Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
The World Sustainable Development Summit 2021 is which edition of the flagship event organized by 'The Energy and Resources Institute'?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 2021 WSD Summit is the 20th edition of the flagship event organised by 'The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)'.
Category : International
2.
Which country has launched its spacecraft to Mars named Hope?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has put a probe called Hope in the orbit around the Mars.
Category : Science
3.
India Ratings has projected India's GDP growth at which percent in FY22?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The India's growth would bounce back to 10.4% in the upcoming fiscal according to India Ratings and Research.
Category : Defence
4.
What is the theme of the World Sustainable Development Summit 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme of the World Sustainable Development Summit 2021is 'Redefining our common future: Safe and secure environment for all'.
Category : Miscellaneous
5.
Who has been appointed as the chief Financial Officer of IndiGo?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The India's largest airline IndiGo has been appointed Jiten Chopra as its chief financial officer.
Category : Persons
6.
Who among the following was one of the founders of the Jamia Millia Islamia in New Delhi?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Hakim Ajmal Khan was one of the founders of the Jamia Millia Islamia in New Delhi.
Category : National
7.
As per the revised estimate of SBI research, what is the projected growth rate of the Indian economy for fiscal 2020-21?
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%.
Category : National
8.
The RBI has announced that it will purchase four government securities (G-Secs) of how much amount?
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.
Category : National
9.
The International Epilepsy Day is marked on which day globally?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The International Epilepsy Day is observed on the second Monday of February every year across the world.
Category : Important Days
10.
What is the theme of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 2021 theme of the Day is "Women Scientists at the forefront of the fight against COVID-19".
Category : Miscellaneous
11.
Who has been conferred with the Covid Crusader Award 2020?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Iqbal Singh Chahal the municipal commissioner of the municipal corporation of greater mumbai has been conferred the Covid Crusader Award 2020.
Category : Awards and Honours
12.
PhonePe has partnered with which of the following banks on the UPI multi-bank model?
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.
Category : Banking
13.
The World Unani Day is observed every year on which day?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Unani Day is observed globally on February 11 every year to mark the birthday of "Hakim Ajmal Khan".
Category : Important Days
14.
Which state government has resolved to move center for implementation of Swaminathan Committee recommendations?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Odisha cabinet has resolved to move center for implementation of Swaminathan Committee recommendations.
Category : State
15.
The International Day of Women and Girls in Science is celebrated on which date?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The International Day of Women and Girls in Science is celebrated on 11 February every year.
Category : Important Days
16.
India has facilitated the transit of fertilizer export from which country to Nepal?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The India facilitated the transit of fertiliser export from Bangladesh to Nepal via the Rohanpur-Singhabad rail route.
Category : International
17.
Which company has appointed Sushant Dash as its new CEO in India?
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.
Category : Persons
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?
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.
Category : National
19.
Which ministry has signed a contract with BEL to procure a ship-borne modern radio system?
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.
Category : National
20.
Who has won the prestigious "Wildlife Photographer of the Year People's Choice Award" for 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Robert Irwin has won the first prize in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year People's Choice Award Contest.
Category : Awards and Honours
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