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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • February 16, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
Which state/UT has launched the "Zero Covid by Feb28" campaign to ensure zero COVID-19 cases?
Puducherry
Goa
Tamil Nadu
Jammu & Kashmir
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In the Puducherry, a campaign has been launched titled "Zero Covid by Feb28" to ensure that there is no COVID-19 cases by the end of February 2021.

2.
The Exim Bank has announced to give $400 million to which country?
Sri Lanka
Maldives
Bangladesh
Nepal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Exim Bank will provide $400 million to the Maldives to fund Greater Male Connectivity Project.

3.
The PM Modi has dedicated to the nation the Rs 6000 cr PDPP developed by the Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited in which state?
West Bengal
Kerala
Gujarat
Tamil Nadu
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The PM Modi has dedicated to the nation the Rs 6000 cr the Propylene Derivative Petrochemical Project developed by the BPCl in Kerala.

4.
Who has been appointed as the MD and CEO of Tata Motors?
VP Joy
Marc Llistosella
Shikhar Garg
C Kumar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Marc Llistosella has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Tata Motors.

5.
Pulgoru Venkata has been appointed as the chief justice of the High Court of which state?
Bihar
Manipur
Madhya Pradesh
Haryana
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Justice Puligoru Venkata Sanjay Kumar present Judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court has been appointed as the Chief Justice of the Manipur High Court.

6.
The Mandu Festival has been celebrated in which state of India?
Kerala
Gujarat
Assam
Madhya Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The three-day famous "Mandu Festival" has began at the historic town of Mandu in Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh.

7.
Who has announced her candidacy to be its next Secretary-General of UN?
Sakshi Garg
Manisha Gupta
Anjali Rajpoot
Akanksha Arora
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Arora Akanksha, the Indian-origin employee at the United Nations has announced that she is running for the Secretary-General post.

8.
What is the authorized share capital of National Insurance Company Limited increased by cabinet?
Rs 7,500 crore
Rs 5,000 crore
Rs 8,000 crore
Rs 3,500 crore
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The authorised share capital of National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) is Rs 7,500 crore.

9.
Which state police has launched Hamari Suraksha: Mobile Hath, 1090 Saath?
Kerala
Uttar Pradesh
Gujarat
Assam
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Uttar Pradesh police has launched Hamari Suraksha: Mobile Hath, 1090 Saath for women safety.

10.
Pushpa Viendra Ganediwala has been appointed as the additional judge of which HC?
Delhi H.C.
Bombay H.C.
Chennai H.C.
Kolkata H.C.
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Pushpa Virendra Ganediwala has been appointed as the additional judge of the Bombay High Court in Maharashtra, India.

11.
The ISRO has opened its UR Rao Satellite Center in which city?
Mumbai
Pune
Bangalore
Chennai
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The ISRO has opened its UR Rao Satellite Center (URSC) in Bangalore.

12.
How much amount will be infused by the Finance Ministry in the state-owned general insurance companies during the ongoing quarter of fiscal 2020-21 for their recapitalization?
Rs 2,000 cr
Rs 5,000 cr
Rs 3,000 cr
Rs 7,000 cr
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Finance Ministry will infuse Rs 3,000 cr capital into state-owned general insurance companies during the current quarter of 2020-21 for recapitalization to improve their financial health.

13.
Who is set to be the next DG of the International Solar Alliance?
Dinesh Paliwal
Deepak Kumar
Varun Berry
Ajay Mathur
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ajay Mathur, who heads the New Delhi-based The Energy and Research Institute, is set to become the next director general of the International Solar Alliance (ISA).

14.
How many female scientists have been conferred with the SERB Women Excellence Award 2021?
2
7
4
6
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Four young women fellows of the National Science Academies have been awarded with the SERB Women Excellence Award 2021.

15.
PM Narendra Modi has laid the foundation stone of the Grand Anicut Canal System in which state?
Kerala
Andhra Pradesh
Rajasthan
Tamil Nadu
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Prime Minister Narendra Modi has laid the foundation stone of the Grand Anicut Canal System in Tamil Nadu.

16.
Which country has organized the multinational maritime exercise, Aman?
Pakistan
China
Iran
Iraq
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Pakistan Navy has conducted the multinational maritime exercise Aman with 45 countries.

17.
Which state has signed an agreement with Flipkart to promote Wooden Toys and Local Handicrafts?
Uttar Pradesh
Punjab
Maharashtra
Goa
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Maharashtra government has signed a MoU with the Flipkart to promote wooden toys, local artifacts, handicrafts.

18.
The Lok Sabha has passed which state/UT Reorganization Amendment Bill?
Jammu & Kashmir
Goa
Delhi
Uttar Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Lok Sabha has passed the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill 2021.

19.
Which states forest department has banned the wearing of Monal birds crest on the cap?
Himachal Pradesh
Uttarakhand
Kerala
Punjab
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The forest department of Himachal Pradesh has banned the wearing of Monal bird crest on the cap.

20.
Which Indian force has signed a contract with the Titagarh Wagon for constructing five DSCs?
Indian Navy
Indian Army
Indian Air Force
Indian Coast Guard
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian Navy has signed a contract for construction of five Diving Support Craft (DSC) with Titagarh Wagons Ltd, Kolkata.