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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • February 11, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
Which film has won the Best International Feature Film Award at the 14th International Children's Film Festival of Bangladesh?
Maati
The Silent Forest
Jackie and Oopjen
I Never Cry
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Dutch Film Jackie and Oopjen have been awarded with the Best International Feature Film Award at the 14th International Children's Film Festival of Bangladesh.

2.
Which country is poised to become the second country in the world to land successfully on Mars?
UAE
India
Japan
China
Answer: Option
Explanation:
China will become the second country in the world to land successfully on the Red Planet after the United States, which has done it eight times.

3.
In which state Indian President Ram Nath Kovind has inaugurated a museum dedicated to the life of former Army Chief General Kodandera Subayya Thimayya?
Tamil Nadu
Punjab
Karnataka
Tripura
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The President Ram Nath Kovind has inaugurated a museum dedicated to the life of former Army Chief General Kodandera Subayya Thimayya, in Karnataka.

4.
Name the founder of Rang Vidushak, who has passed away recently?
Vimal Singh Rana
Rahul Sinha
Bansi Kaul
Ranjeet Kumar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Founder of Rang Vidushak and theatre director Padma Shri Bansi Kaul has passed away.

5.
Which social media platform has suspended 500 accounts for policy breach after the Indian government's request?
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
WhatsApp
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Twitter has taken multiple enforcement actions including permanent suspension of over 500 accounts for a clear breach of Twitter's policies.

6.
Which Indian short film is among the top 10 shortlisted films in Live-Action Category for the 93rd Academy Awards?
Rastaa
That Day After Everyday
Bypass
Bittu
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian short film 'Bittu' has been shortlisted for the 93rd Academy Awards in the Live-Action Category.

7.
Which country has participated with India in the 16th edition of joint military exercise 'Yudh Abhyas 20'?
Australia
Japan
USA
Nepal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
As part of the defense cooperation soldiers from India and the United States participated in a joint military exercise 'Yudh Abhyas 20.'

8.
India's first-ever geothermal power project will be implemented by state-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation in which state?
Himachal Pradesh
West Bengal
Jammu and Kashmir
Ladakh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The India's first-ever geothermal power project will be implemented by state-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) at Puga village of eastern Ladakh.

9.
Which Arab nation's space probe successfully entered the orbit of Mars?
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Qatar
Bahrain
Answer: Option
Explanation:
United Arab Emirates' space probe entered the orbit of Mars marking a historic moment for the Arab world.

10.
Who has been awarded 'Allan Border Medal' for the period 2020-21?
Steve Smith
Glenn Maxwell
David Warner
Mitchell Starc
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Former Australian captain Steve Smith won the third Allan Border Medal of his career at the Australian Cricket Awards for the period 2020-21.

11.
Which nation has received USD 200 million from World Bank for safe water and sanitation services?
Pakistan
Nepal
India
Bangladesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Bangladesh has received USD 200 million from World Bank for safe water and sanitation services for rural areas.

12.
Which state government has introduced a unique 16-digit Unicode to mark all kinds of landholdings?
Gujarat
Uttar Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
Rajasthan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh government has introduced a system of unique 16-digit Unicode in order to mark all kinds of landholdings in the state.

13.
Which state government has resolved to move Centre for implementation of Swaminathan Committee recommendations?
Rajasthan
Karnataka
Odisha
Jharkhand
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Odisha Cabinet has resolved to move the Union Government demanding implementation of the recommendations of the MS Swaminathan Committee.

14.
Which organization has signed 2 separate MoUs with the smart factory, IISc, and SMDDC for creating the digital transformation labs in India?
Siemens Ltd
Philips
Bosch
LG
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Siemens Limited has signed two separate MoU with the Indian Institute of Science and Central Manufacturing Technology Institute respectively to establish digital transformation labs.

15.
Which state has launched the Social Awareness and Action to Neutralise Pneumonia campaign successfully?
Madhya Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh
Gujarat
Maharashtra
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The health department in Madhya Pradesh has launched the Social Awareness and Action to Neutralise Pneumonia campaign successfully.

16.
The defense ministry has signed a contract with which of the following company to procure a software-defined radio tactical (SDR-Tac) ship-borne system?
HAL
BEL
DRDO
SAIL
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Defense Ministry has signed a contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) to procure a software-defined radio tactical (SDR-Tac) ship-borne system worth over Rs 1,000 crore.

17.
Who has won the inaugural ICC Player of the Month award?
Pat Cummins
Steve Smith
Virat Kohli
Rishabh Pant
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant has won the inaugural ICC Player of the Month award 2021.

18.
Which force's maiden contingent of 34 women personnel has been inducted into its specialized jungle warfare commando force CoBRA?
CRPF
ITBP
SSB
CISF
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A maiden contingent of 34 CRPF women personnel has been inducted into its specialized jungle warfare commando force CoBRA.

19.
Which state government has created Vijayanagara district from Ballari district?
Goa
Karnataka
Assam
Uttar Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Karnataka has got its 31st district with the state government issuing an official gazette notification carving out a new Vijayanagara district from the mine-rich Ballari.