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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • February 5, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
As per the IER Rank, which country will emerge as the second most resilient economy in 2021?
Japan
India
USA
Russia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India will emerge as the second most resilient economy in 2021, as per the International Economic Resilience Rank released by industry body, PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI).

2.
Who will replace Jeff Bezos as the CEO of Amazon?
Andy Jassy
Patty Stonesifer
Wendell P. Weeks
Jon Rubinstein
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Andy Jassy, who is currently serving as the chief executive of Amazon Web Services (AWS), will replace Bezos as the CEO of Amazon.

3.
Which Indian city will host its first International Test match amid the COVID-19 pandemic on February 5th?
Chennai
Bengaluru
Kolkata
New Delhi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India is set to host the first international test match amid COVID-19 at the historic M. A. Chidambaram Stadium at Chepauk in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

4.
Who has been appointed as the chief secretary of Tamil Nadu?
Raghav Singh
Palak Rastogi
Rajeev Ranjan
Arjun Kumawat
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Senior IAS officer Rajeev Ranjan has been appointed as the new chief secretary of Tamil Nadu.

5.
Which state government has launched the 'Har Ghar Pani-Har Ghar Safai' mission?
Punjab
Uttar Pradesh
Bihar
Sikkim
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh has virtually launched the 'Har Ghar Pani, Har Ghar Safai' mission.

6.
India's First Amputee Clinic is launched in which city?
New Delhi
Kolkata
Chandigarh
Bangalore
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The first of its kind 'amputee clinic' in India has been launched by the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), a premier medical and research institution in Chandigarh.

7.
Which Indian medical institute has launched India's first amputee clinic?
AIIMS
JIIPMER
CMCH
PGIMER
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The India's first amputee clinic has been launched by the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER).

8.
The International Day of Human Fraternity is observed on which date?
February 4
February 3
February 2
February 1
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The International Day of Human Fraternity is observed on 4th February globally.

9.
Who is the newly elected President of the Boxing Federation of India (BFI)?
Ajay Singh
Rakesh Singh
Ashish Shelar
Ramesh Tomar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ajay Singh has been elected as the president of the Boxing Federation of India (BFI).

10.
The Oxford Languages has named which word as the Hindi word of the year 2020?
Aatmanirbharta
Fake news
Single-use
Lockdown
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Oxford Languages, the world's leading dictionary publisher has named 'Aatmanirbharta' as the Hindi word of the year 2020.

11.
Chiefs of Air Staff (CAS) Conclave was Organized at which place?
New Delhi
Mumbai
Leah
Bengaluru
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has inaugurated the 'Chiefs of Air Staff (CAS) Conclave' at Air Force Station Yelahanka in Bengaluru, Karnataka.

12.
Which state announced to open its first human milk bank?
Maharashtra
Kerala
Goa
Tamil Nadu
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Kerala's Health Minister KK Shailaja has announced that the state will open its first Human Milk Bank.

13.
World Cancer Day is observed every year on which date?
2 February
4 February
3 February
1 February
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Cancer Day is observed every year on 4 February by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC).

14.
Who has become the new acting chief of NASA?
Rimit Mishra
Martin Larry
Bhavya Lal
Steve Jurczyk
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Bhavya Lal the Indian-American scientist has been appointed as the Acting Chief of Staff of the U.S. space agency.

15.
Which company has got the world's first consignment of 'carbon-neutral oil' from the United States?
Tata Group
Reliance
HAL
DRDO
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Reliance has sourced the world's first consignment of 'carbon-neutral oil' from the United States.

16.
The Government of India has launched a unified web portal for monitoring the progress of which activities?
Make in India
Make in India
GOBARDHAN
MyGov
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Agriculture Minister, Petroleum Minister, Animal Husbandry Minister, Jal Shakti Minister and Minister of State for Jal Shakti has jointly launched a unified web portal for monitoring the progress of GOBARDHAN activities across the nation.

17.
United States has extended the New START Nuclear Treaty for five years with which nation?
Japan
UK
Russia
China
Answer: Option
Explanation:
United States has extended the New START (Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty) nuclear arms control treaty with Russia for another five years.

18.
India has set up its first centre for wetland conservation in which city?
Bengaluru
Kochi
Panaji
Chennai
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India has established its first centre for wetland conservation in Chennai on the occasion of Wetland Conservation Day.

19.
Which state has signed an MoU for better management of Eklavya Model Residential Schools?
Maharashtra
Kerala
Punjab
Gujarat
Answer: Option
Explanation:
An agreement has been signed between the National Education Society for Tribal Students and Kerala State Ekalavya Model Residential School Society.

20.
World Bank is providing $500 million to improve Road and Digital Connectivity in which nation?
Japan
India
Nepal
Bangladesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Bank is to provide USD 500 million to Bangladesh for improving Road and Digital Connectivity.