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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • February 8, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
Which country has successfully test-fired a 'Ghaznavi missile' with nuclear capability?
Iran
Bangladesh
Nepal
Pakistan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Pakistan has successfully test-fired a nuclear-capable surface-to-surface ballistic missile which can strike targets up to 290 kilometers.

2.
What is the theme of the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female 2021?
No Time for Global Inaction: Unite, Fund and Act to End Female Genital Mutilation
A Piece of Me
No Time for Global Inaction
The eliminations of harmful practices, including female genital mutilation
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme of International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female: No Time for Global Inaction: Unite, Fund and Act to End Female Genital Mutilation.

3.
Which state government has announced to set up 500 EV charging points?
Delhi
Karnataka
Odisha
Goa
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Delhi Power Minister Satyendar Jain has announced that the government has floated a tender to set up 500 EV charging points at 100 locations.

4.
The Indian government has approved the sending of 1 lakh Covid-19 vaccines to which country?
Nepal
Cambodia
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian government has decided to supply vaccines after Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen's requested Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for assistance.

5.
Which Ministry of the Indian government is organizing the event 'Udyog Manthan'?
Ministry of Agriculture
Ministry of Finance
Commerce Ministry
All of above
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The commerce ministry is organizing the Udyog Manthan under which a series of webinars are being conducted on about 45 sectors including pharma and electronics.

6.
The Federal Bank has announced the launch of which special savings account scheme for children below 18 years of age?
FX 4 U
InstaFX
Krishi Sakha
FedFirst
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Federal Bank has announced the launch of "FedFirst", a special savings account scheme for children below 18 years of age.

7.
Which state government has launched the 'Beggar Free Scheme'?
Punjab
Odisha
Rajasthan
Goa
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Rajasthan Government has launched the Campaign to Make State 'Beggar-Free'.

8.
Which country has approved a project to build the world's first energy island in the North Sea?
Sweden
Denmark
Germany
Budapest
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Government of Denmark has approved a project to build the world's first energy island, in the North Sea.

9.
The International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female is observed globally on which date?
3 February
4 February
6 February
7 February
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female is observed globally on 6 February.

10.
Delhi Chief Minister has launched which campaign to promote electric vehicles?
Power-on Delhi
Vidyut Delhi
Electric Delhi
Switch Delhi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has launched the 'Switch Delhi' campaign to promote electric vehicles and appealed to people to buy such vehicles to combat pollution in the city.

11.
What is the title of the memoir published by the United States' President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden?
Promise Me, Dad
STAFF REPORT Green Jobs
Beautiful Things
Conversations with Joe
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The United States President Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden, is publishing his memoir titled "Beautiful Things".

12.
Which of the following is the first state to implement the 'e-cabinet'?
Kerala
Himachal Pradesh
Karnataka
Assam
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Himachal Pradesh has become first State in the country to make the end to end processing of the cabinet paperless by implementing e-cabinet application.

13.
Which global digital payment platform has announced that it has decided to wind down its domestic payment services in India?
PayPal
Alipay
Amazonpay
MasterCard
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The California-based global digital payment platform PayPal has announced that the company has decided to wind down its domestic payment services in India.

14.
Which country has joined hands with India in the field of Renewable Energy?
Japan
Nepal
USA
Bahrain
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India and Bahrain has Joined hand in the field of Renewable Energy.

15.
Which organization is developing a futuristic high altitude pseudo satellite to strengthen the country's military strike capabilities?
ISRO
DRDO
Tata Group
HAL
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is developing a futuristic high altitude pseudo satellite with a start-up company, to strengthen the country's military strike capabilities.