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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • February 3, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
Ajit Vinayak Gupte has been appointed as the next ambassador of India to which country?
Egypt
Japan
Austria
Turkey
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Shri Ajit Vinayak Gupte has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Arab Republic of Egypt.

2.
Which state has ranked last in the India Justice Report 2020?
Telangana
Guajart
Uttar Pradesh
Kerala
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh remains last in delivering justice and Maharashtra once again at the top of the 18 Large and Mid-sized states (with a population of over one crore each) in the 2nd Edition of the India Justice Report.

3.
The 'Amrut Mahotsav' is the celebration of which event?
50 year of 1971 war
50 year of Kargil war
75 year of Independence
125 birth anniversary of Netaji
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Centre will launch Bharat ka Amrut Mahotsav it is the celebration of India's 75th year of independence.

4.
Which international organization has conducted the event on the 'Restoring Cross Border Mobility'?
United Nations
WEF
World Bank
WTO
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Economic Forum has conducted the event on the 'Restoring Cross Border Mobility'.

5.
How many additional minor forest produce items were included in minimum support price list by the Tribal Affairs Ministry?
14
15
16
18
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has revised the MSP for MFP list and has included 14 additional MFPs in the list.

6.
Which Indian monument was lit upon January 30th to observe the Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Day?
India Gate
Qutub Minar
Golden Temple
Taj Mahal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Qutub Minar in Delhi was lit up on January 30 to mark the second World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Day as India joins other countries to combat such diseases.

7.
Who has signed an MoU with IIM Lucknow for empowering Jawans?
CIPF
CRPF
BSF
ITBP
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has signed a MoU with the IIM Lucknow for empowering Jawans.

8.
Which metro has become the first metro to use UV rays to sanitize train coaches?
Delhi Metro
Lucknow Metro
Chennai Metro
Mumbai Metro
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Lucknow Metro has become the 1st metro in the country to use ultraviolet rays to sanitize train coaches.

9.
The Nobel laureate Paul J. Crutzen has passed away. He has received the award in which field?
Economic Sciences
Chemistry
Physics
Peace
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Nobel Prize-winning chemist Paul J. Crutzen, has passed away.

10.
What is the international theme for World Wetlands Day 2021?
Wetlands and Climate Change
Wetlands and Water
Wetlands for a sustainable urban future
Wetlands for Disaster Risk Reduction
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The international theme for World Wetlands Day 2021 is 'Wetlands and Water'.

11.
Who has launched the Pulse Polio Programme 2021?
Narendra Modi
Venkaiah Naidu
Ram Nath Kovind
Harsh Vardhan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The President Ram Nath Kovind launched the pulse polio programme for 2021 by administering polio drops to children less than five years of age.

12.
India has signed a $500 million agreement with which organization to improve school education?
WIPO
World Bank
United Nations
UNESCO
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Government of India and the World Bank has signed a $500 million Strengthening Teaching-Learning and Results for States Program to improve the quality and governance of school education.

13.
World Leprosy Day is observed across the globe on which date?
31 January
Last Saturday of January
Last Sunday of January
30 January
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Leprosy Day is observed around the world on the last Sunday of January every year.

14.
India has launched the 'Year of Environment' with which friendly country?
Nepal
France
Japan
Brazil
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar and French Minister for Ecological Transition Barbara Pompili launched the Indo-French Year of the Environment.

15.
North India's first Dog Park is set to be established in which city?
New Delhi
Lucknow
Rohtak
Chandigarh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
North India's first dog park is set to be created in Chandigarh's Sector-42.

16.
The World Wetlands Day is observed every year on which date?
February 4
February 1
February 2
February 3
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Wetlands Day is observed every year on February 2 globally.

17.
Who has won the gold medal in the 55 kg category in National Women's Wrestling Championship?
Sonam Malik
Sanjeet Singh
Anju Panghal
Bunty
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Anju Panghal has won the gold medal in the ongoing National Women's Wrestling Championship in Agra.

18.
The Environment Ministry recently released a National action plan for the conservation of which species?
Marine Turtle
Great Indian Bustard
Brahmaputra Dolphin
Black Buck
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has released 'Marine Mega Fauna Stranding Guidelines' and 'National Marine Turtle Action Plan.

19.
Who has been sworn in as the new President of the Asian Cricket Council?
Jay Shah
Sachin Tendulkar
Sanath Jaysurya
Neil Johnson
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Jay Shah, the incumbent Secretary of Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has been appointed as the new President of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC).

20.
Which state government has transferred Rs 400 cr in the account of 20 lakh farmers?
Uttarakhand
Uttar Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
West Bengal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Madhya Pradesh chief minister has transferred Rs 400 cr in the account of 20 lakh farmers under the Chief Minister Kisan Kalyan Yojana.