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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • February 13, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
The World Sustainable Development Summit 2021 is which edition of the flagship event organized by 'The Energy and Resources Institute'?
20
21
22
19
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 2021 WSD Summit is the 20th edition of the flagship event organised by 'The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)'.

2.
Which country has launched its spacecraft to Mars named Hope?
India
China
UAE
Russia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has put a probe called Hope in the orbit around the Mars.

3.
India Ratings has projected India's GDP growth at which percent in FY22?
7.3%
8.5%
9.9%
10.4%
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The India's growth would bounce back to 10.4% in the upcoming fiscal according to India Ratings and Research.

4.
What is the theme of the World Sustainable Development Summit 2021?
Partnerships for a Resilient Planet
Towards 2030 Goals: Making the Decade Count'
Safe and Secure Environment for All
Redefining our common future: Safe and secure environment for all
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme of the World Sustainable Development Summit 2021is 'Redefining our common future: Safe and secure environment for all'.

5.
Who has been appointed as the chief Financial Officer of IndiGo?
Abhinav Sawant
Pranav Mishra
Jiten Chopra
Karan Singh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The India's largest airline IndiGo has been appointed Jiten Chopra as its chief financial officer.

6.
Who among the following was one of the founders of the Jamia Millia Islamia in New Delhi?
Hakim Ajmal Khan
Mufaddal Saifuddin
Tariq Mansoor
Ziauddin Ahmad
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Hakim Ajmal Khan was one of the founders of the Jamia Millia Islamia in New Delhi.

7.
As per the revised estimate of SBI research, what is the projected growth rate of the Indian economy for fiscal 2020-21?
-7.9%
-7%
-7.5%
-7.8%
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The State Bank of India's (SBI) Economic Research Department has revised GDP estimates of India for FY21 to contract 7.0%.

8.
The RBI has announced that it will purchase four government securities (G-Secs) of how much amount?
Rs 20,000 crores
Rs 50,000 crores
Rs 30,000 crores
Rs 10,000 crores
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced that it will purchase four government securities (G-Secs) that amount to Rs 20,000 crores.

9.
The International Epilepsy Day is marked on which day globally?
09 February
Second Monday of February
11 February
Second Wednesday of February
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The International Epilepsy Day is observed on the second Monday of February every year across the world.

10.
What is the theme of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2021?
Call for actions to remove all barriers that hold them back
Beyond the Borders: Equality in Science for Society
Equality in Science for Society
Women Scientists at the forefront of the fight against COVID-19
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 2021 theme of the Day is "Women Scientists at the forefront of the fight against COVID-19".

11.
Who has been conferred with the Covid Crusader Award 2020?
Aditya Puri
Iqbal Singh Chahal
Rajiv Kapoor
Varun Berry
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Iqbal Singh Chahal the municipal commissioner of the municipal corporation of greater mumbai has been conferred the Covid Crusader Award 2020.

12.
PhonePe has partnered with which of the following banks on the UPI multi-bank model?
ICICI Bank
RBL Bank
HDFC Bank
Axis Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The digital payments platform PhonePe has announced that it has partnered with Axis Bank on a Unified Payments Interface (UPI) multi-bank model.

13.
The World Unani Day is observed every year on which day?
February 10
Second Thursday of February
Second Wednesday of February
February 11
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Unani Day is observed globally on February 11 every year to mark the birthday of "Hakim Ajmal Khan".

14.
Which state government has resolved to move center for implementation of Swaminathan Committee recommendations?
Jharkhand
Odisha
Bihar
Punjab
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Odisha cabinet has resolved to move center for implementation of Swaminathan Committee recommendations.

15.
The International Day of Women and Girls in Science is celebrated on which date?
9 February
10 February
11 February
12 February
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The International Day of Women and Girls in Science is celebrated on 11 February every year.

16.
India has facilitated the transit of fertilizer export from which country to Nepal?
Sri Lanka
Myanmar
Bangladesh
Pakistan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The India facilitated the transit of fertiliser export from Bangladesh to Nepal via the Rohanpur-Singhabad rail route.

17.
Which company has appointed Sushant Dash as its new CEO in India?
Amul
Tata Starbucks
Bajaj Auto
Wipro
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Tata Starbucks has said that it was appointing Sushant Dash president packaged beverages at Tata Consumer Products as the coffee chain's new chief executive officer (CEO) in India.

18.
Kempegowda International Airport won the ACI World's 'Voice Of The Customer' Award for the committed services provided during the pandemic. Where is it located?
Guwahati
Hyderabad
Bangalore
Chennai
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Bangalore International Airport Limited's, BIAL has received Airports Council International World's 'Voice of the Customer' award to attain global recognition.

19.
Which ministry has signed a contract with BEL to procure a ship-borne modern radio system?
Ministry of AYUSH
Defence Ministry
Tourism Ministry
Ministry of Power
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The defence ministry has signed a contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) to procure a software-defined radio tactical ship-borne system.

20.
Who has won the prestigious "Wildlife Photographer of the Year People's Choice Award" for 2021?
Robert Irwin
Brent Stirton
Tim Laman
Don Gutoski
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Robert Irwin has won the first prize in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year People's Choice Award Contest.