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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • February 14, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
The Annual Convention of Association of Domestic Tour Operators of India 2021 has been organized at which place?
Sabarmati Riverfront
Sardar Sarovar Dam
Gir National Park
Statue of Unity
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Minister of State (IC) for Tourism & Culture has inaugurated the 10th Annual Convention-cum-Exhibition of ADTOI at the Statue of Unity in Kevadia, Gujarat.

2.
How much amount has been committed by the EXIM Bank through Line of Credit to fund the Greater Male Connectivity Project of the Government of Maldives?
USD 500 million
USD 400 million
USD 300 million
USD 700 million
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) will provide USD 400 million to Maldives through Line of Credit (LoC) to fund Greater Male Connectivity Project.

3.
Which day of the year is celebrated as World Radio Day globally?
February 10
February 11
February 12
February 13
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Radio Day is celebrated on 13 February each year to recognize radio as a powerful medium.

4.
For the first time, ISRO tested satellites made by two Indian startups. One of the satellites was developed by Pixxel the other satellite was developed by which firm?
Dhruva Space
Skyroot Aerospace
SpaceKidz India
Earth2Orbit (E2O)
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The ISRO has tested satellites made by two Indian startups. One of the satellites was developed by the Pixxel the other satellite was developed by SpaceKidz India.

5.
Which female athlete has been appointed as a DSP by the Assam government?
Duti Chand
Hima Das
Deepa Mallik
Preeti Gogoi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Star sprinter Hima Das has been appointed as a Deputy Superintendent of Police by the Assam government.

6.
The NDB has committed to invest how much amount into the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund Limited (NIIF) Fund of Funds (FoF)?
100 million
200 million
300 million
400 million
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The NDB has committed to invest USD 100 million into the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund Limited (NIIF) Fund of Funds (FoF).

7.
The Deen Dayal Upadhyay Death Anniversary is observed as which day?
Samarpan Diwas
Parakram Diwas
Sadbhawna Diwas
Shaheed Diwas
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The PM Narendra Modi pays floral tribute to former Bharatiya Jana Sangh leader Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya on his 53rd death anniversary as part of 'Samarpan Diwas'.

8.
Which state has signed an MoU with the State Bank of India for implementation of the e-Challan within the jurisdiction?
Tripura
Meghalaya
Arunachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
An MoU has been signed between the Meghalaya police and the State Bank of India for implementation of the e-Challan within the jurisdiction of the Shillong Traffic Police.

9.
Which Life Insurance company has appointed Satishwar Balakrishnan as the CEO?
ICICI Lombard
Bharti AXA
Digit
Aegon
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Aegon Life Insurance, the India's 1st digital-only life insurance company has elevated Satishwar Balakrishnan to be the MD & CEO.

10.
What is the theme of World Radio Day 2021?
Dialogue, Tolerance and Peace
New World, New Radio
Radio and diversity
Radio and Sports
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme of World Radio Day 2021 is '"New World, New Radio".

11.
Which one is the Indian Navy's largest mega exercise that has been conducted in the Indian Ocean Region?
IBSAMAR
TROPEX
INDRA
PASSEX
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The biennial 'Theatre Level Operational Readiness Exercise (TROPEX)' is the Indian Navy's largest mega exercise which has been conducted in the Indian Ocean Region.

12.
The National Women's Day is observed on which date in India?
13 February
8 February
7 February
12 February
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In India the National Women's Day is observed every year on 13 February.

13.
What is the theme of Financial Literacy Week 2021 of RBI?
Farmers
Customer Protection
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
Credit Discipline and Credit from Formal Institutions
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme for 2021 FLW is Credit Discipline and Credit from Formal Institutions.

14.
Which movie has won the Tiger award at the 50th edition of the International Film Festival Rotterdam 2021?
Sud
Koozhangal
Premam
Durga
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Tamil film "Koozhangal" has won "Tiger" award, at the 50th edition of the International Film Festival Rotterdam 2021.

15.
Who is the author of the book titled "Turn Around India: 2020- Surmounting Past Legacy"?
Sanjay Yadav
Vikram Singh
Vinod Kumar Rana
RP Gupta
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The book Turn Around India: 2020- Surmounting Past Legacy is authored by RP Gupta.

16.
The Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has inaugurated the 'Jalabhishekam' campaign in which state?
Kerala
Madhya Pradesh
Tamil Nadu
Maharashtra
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The government of Madhya Pradesh has launched a water conservation campaign called 'Jalabhishekam'.

17.
Who has been crowned as the winner of VLCC Femina Miss India World 2020?
Manya Singh
Manasa Varanasi
Manika Sheokand
Roshni Yadav
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Telangana based Manasa Varanasi has been crowned as the winner of VLCC Femina Miss India World 2020.

18.
The Reserve Bank of India has launched the Financial Literacy Week (FLW) from which date to propagate financial education?
February 4-8, 2021
February 5-9, 2021
February 6-10, 2021
February 8-12, 2021
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has launched the Financial Literacy Week (FLW) from February 8-12, 2021, to propagate financial education.

19.
The National Women's Day of India is celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of which female?
Annie Besant
Indira Gandhi
Mother Teresa
Sarojini Naidu
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The National Women's Day is celebrated every year to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sarojini Naidu, also known as the Nightingale of India.

20.
The Pakistan Army has test-fired its surface-to-surface ballistic missile 'Babar'. What is the strike range of it?
450 km
150 km
200 km
300 km
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Pakistan Army has test-fired surface-to-surface ballistic missile 'Babar' which has capable of hitting land and sea targets with "high precision" up to 450 kilometres away.