Exercise :: February 16, 2021 Current Affairs - Daily Current Affairs
- February 16, 2021 Current Affairs - Daily Current Affairs
| 1. | Which state/UT has launched the "Zero Covid by Feb28" campaign to ensure zero COVID-19 cases? |
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Answer: Option A 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.
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| 2. | The Exim Bank has announced to give $400 million to which country? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: The Exim Bank will provide $400 million to the Maldives to fund Greater Male Connectivity Project.
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| 3. | The PM Modi has dedicated to the nation the Rs 6000 cr PDPP developed by the Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited in which state? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: The PM Modi has dedicated to the nation the Rs 6000 cr the Propylene Derivative Petrochemical Project developed by the BPCl in Kerala.
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| 4. | Who has been appointed as the MD and CEO of Tata Motors? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: Marc Llistosella has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Tata Motors.
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| 5. | Pulgoru Venkata has been appointed as the chief justice of the High Court of which state? |
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Answer: Option B 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.
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| 6. | The Mandu Festival has been celebrated in which state of India? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: The three-day famous "Mandu Festival" has began at the historic town of Mandu in Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh.
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| 7. | Who has announced her candidacy to be its next Secretary-General of UN? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: Arora Akanksha, the Indian-origin employee at the United Nations has announced that she is running for the Secretary-General post.
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| 8. | What is the authorized share capital of National Insurance Company Limited increased by cabinet? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: The authorised share capital of National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) is Rs 7,500 crore.
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| 9. | Which state police has launched Hamari Suraksha: Mobile Hath, 1090 Saath? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: The Uttar Pradesh police has launched Hamari Suraksha: Mobile Hath, 1090 Saath for women safety.
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| 10. | Pushpa Viendra Ganediwala has been appointed as the additional judge of which HC? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: Pushpa Virendra Ganediwala has been appointed as the additional judge of the Bombay High Court in Maharashtra, India.
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| 11. | The ISRO has opened its UR Rao Satellite Center in which city? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: The ISRO has opened its UR Rao Satellite Center (URSC) in Bangalore.
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| 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? |
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Answer: Option C 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.
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| 13. | Who is set to be the next DG of the International Solar Alliance? |
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Answer: Option D 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).
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| 14. | How many female scientists have been conferred with the SERB Women Excellence Award 2021? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: Four young women fellows of the National Science Academies have been awarded with the SERB Women Excellence Award 2021.
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| 15. | PM Narendra Modi has laid the foundation stone of the Grand Anicut Canal System in which state? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: The Prime Minister Narendra Modi has laid the foundation stone of the Grand Anicut Canal System in Tamil Nadu.
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| 16. | Which country has organized the multinational maritime exercise, Aman? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: The Pakistan Navy has conducted the multinational maritime exercise Aman with 45 countries.
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| 17. | Which state has signed an agreement with Flipkart to promote Wooden Toys and Local Handicrafts? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: The Maharashtra government has signed a MoU with the Flipkart to promote wooden toys, local artifacts, handicrafts.
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| 18. | The Lok Sabha has passed which state/UT Reorganization Amendment Bill? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: The Lok Sabha has passed the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill 2021.
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| 19. | Which states forest department has banned the wearing of Monal birds crest on the cap? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: The forest department of Himachal Pradesh has banned the wearing of Monal bird crest on the cap.
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| 20. | Which Indian force has signed a contract with the Titagarh Wagon for constructing five DSCs? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: The Indian Navy has signed a contract for construction of five Diving Support Craft (DSC) with Titagarh Wagons Ltd, Kolkata.
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