Exercise :: January 28, 2021 Current Affairs - Daily Current Affairs
- January 28, 2021 Current Affairs - Daily Current Affairs
| 1. | How many Padma awards are given in 2021? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: Padma Awards has announced annually on the Republic Day. This year's awards list comprises 7 Padma Vibhushan, 10 Padma Bhushan and 102 Padma Shri awards.
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| 2. | Who has launched the Ayushman CAPF scheme in Assam? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: The Union home minister Amit Shah has launched the 'Ayushman CAPF' scheme for personnel of the Central Armed Police Forces and their families.
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| 3. | Which state has launched the new scheme 'PANKH Abhiyan'? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has launched a new scheme 'PANKH Abhiyan'.
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| 4. | The IMF expects the GDP of India to rise up to which percent in the next FY 2021-22? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) expects GDP of India to rise to 11.5 percent in the next financial year i.e. 2021-22.
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| 5. | How many people have been conferred with the Jeevan Raksha Padak Awards this year? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: The President Ram Nath Kovind approved the conferment of the Jeevan Raksha Padak series of awards 2020 to 40 people.
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| 6. | The Road Transport Ministry has signed MoU with which institution for Research and Development? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee signed a MoU for Research and Development.
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| 7. | International Customs Day (ICD) is observed on which date? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: The International Customs Day (ICD) is observed on 26 January every year.
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| 8. | The 19th meeting of JSC on India-Bangladesh Cooperation in the energy sector was held in which city? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: The 19th meeting of the Joint Steering Committee (JSC) on India Bangladesh cooperation in the energy sector was held in Dhaka.
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| 9. | The Land Allotment Policy 2021-30 has been released by which state/UT? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: Jammu and Kashmir administration has released the new policy named 'Land Allotment Policy 2021-30'.
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| 10. | In the Global Climate Risk Index 2021, which of the following country/countries are affected most in past 20 years? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: In the Global Climate Risk Index 2021, between 2000-2019 Puerto Rico, Myanmar and Haiti were the countries most affected by the impacts of weather events.
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| 11. | According to a report released by the UNCTAD, which country has the largest recipient of FDI? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: China has the largest recipient of foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2020, according to a report released by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).
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| 12. | Which university has released the report on Ageing Dams in the world? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: The United Nations University has released the report on Ageing Dams in the World.
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| 13. | The Reserve Bank of India has proposed a four-tier regulatory framework for which type of financial institutions? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed a tighter regulatory framework for non-banking financial companies (NBFCs).
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| 14. | Which is the first Indian State to have 2 Expressway airstrips? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: Uttar Pradesh has become the first state in India having two 3,300-metre-long airstrips on expressways.
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| 15. | Which organization has created a new record of launching many satellites from a single rocket? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: The SpaceX successfully launched its ambitious rideshare mission called Transporter-1 carrying 143 small satellites and created a new record of launching many satellites from a single rocket.
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| 16. | The Toshali National Crafts Mela has recently been organized in which state? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: The Toshali National Crafts Mela is annually organized in the state of Odisha.
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| 17. | Who is the author of the book titled 'India 2021: The Rise of a Rajasic Nation'? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: "India 2030: The Rise of a Rajasic Nation" is a collection of essays authored by Gautam Chikermane.
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| 18. | Which Indian Force has conducted the Military Exercise AMPHEX-21? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: Indian Navy has conducted the Joint Exercise with Army and Air Force.
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| 19. | India has pledged how much amount for the UN Peacebuilding fund this year? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: India's permanent representative to the United Nations, TS Tirumurti announced on that India has pledged USD 150,000 this year for UN Peacebuilding fund.
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| 20. | Who has developed the 1st ever Waste Water Treatment Technology model? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: The CSIR(Council of Scientific and Industrial Research) and CMERI (Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute) has developed 1st Ever Waste-Water Treatment Technology which Purifies Waste Water for Irrigation/Farming Purposes.
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