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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • February 17, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
As per Nomura, the GDP of India in FY22 has been projected to be how much percent?
12.5%
11.5%
10.5%
13.5%
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Japanese brokerage Nomura has projected the GDP of India to grow at 13.5 percent in FY22 (2021-22).

2.
Which state has partnered with 3 e-commerce companies for boosting its global outreach?
Jharkhand
Chhattisgarh
Haryana
Karnataka
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Haryana's MSME Department signed MoU with 3 e-commerce firms to enable Global reach for the products manufactured by Haryana's MSMEs.

3.
The Mandu Festival has been celebrated in which state of India?
Gujarat
Kerala
Assam
Madhya Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The three-day famous "Mandu Festival" began at the historic town of Mandu in Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh.

4.
Which is the battle tank has been handed over by the Prime Minister to the Indian Army?
Arjun
Al-Khalid
Ajeya
Bhishma
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Prime Minister Narendra Modi has handed over the indigenous main battle tank Arjun Mk-1A to the Army.

5.
How many members are there in the expert panel formed by RBI to suggest steps for strengthening and consolidating Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs)?
8
10
7
9
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The RBI has constituted an eight-member expert committee on Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs) to examine issues and suggest a road map for strengthening the sector.

6.
Starstruck: Confessions of a TV executive is a memoir of which media personality?
Peter Mukerjea
Arnab Ranjan Goswami
Rajdeep Sardesai
Prannoy Lal Roy
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Former media baron Peter Mukerjea has come out with his memoir 'Starstruck: Confessions of a TV executive'.

7.
Which organization has developed the report 'Traffic Crash Injuries and Disabilities: The Burden on Indian Society'?
World Bank
IMF
Economist Intelligence Unit
RBI
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Bank has released a comprehensive report titled 'Traffic Crash Injuries and Disabilities: The Burden on Indian Society' in association with the SaveLife Foundation.

8.
Which country's astronomers have detected huge optical flare in a black hole 'BL Lacertae'?
Russia
US
India
UK
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian astronomers have reported one of the strongest flares from a feeding super massive black hole or blazar called BL Lacertae.

9.
Which state has signed a pact with the UNEP for achieving climate resilience & low carbon emissions by 2040?
Punjab
Bihar
Kerala
Assam
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In a first for an Indian State, Bihar has signed a MoU with the UN Environment Programme to achieve climate resilience and low carbon development by 2040.

10.
The New START Treaty is a nuclear arms reduction treaty, extended by the United States with which country, for a period of five years?
USA
Japan
China
Russia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The United States has extended the" New START" nuclear disarmament treaty with Russia for a period of five years.

11.
Which India's homegrown app has tied up with the ISRO to build an alternative to Google Maps?
MapDirection
LiveEarth
GPSMap
MapMyIndia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The India's homegrown app MapMyIndia ties up with the ISRO to build an alternative to Google Maps.

12.
The International Cruise Terminal "Sagarika" is the first full-fledged international cruise terminal in India. It has been inaugurated at which place?
Cochin Port Trust
Paradip Port Trust
Visakhapatnam Port Trust
Chennai Port Trust
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The International Cruise Terminal "Sagarika" is first full-fledged international cruise terminal in India has been inaugurated at Cochin Port Trust.

13.
Who is the author of the book titled "The Terrible, Horrible, Very Bad Good News"?
Sarita Mittal
Meghna Pant
Rashmi Desai
Riya Gupta
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Award-winning writer, journalist and speaker, Meghna Pant has penned a new book "The Terrible, Horrible, Very Bad Good News".

14.
What is the projected GDP of India in Fy21, as per the Japanese brokerage Nomura?
-8.7 percent
-6.7 percent
-7.7 percent
-9.7 percent
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The brokerage expects the real GDP of India to contract by 6.7 percent in FY21 (2020-21).

15.
Who has been appointed as the new Prime Minister of the Italy?
Giuseppe Conte
Mario Draghi
Jens Weidmann
Silvio Berlusconi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The former European Central Bank Chief Mario Draghi has been sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Italy.

16.
The Tesla has announced the opening of the first manufacturing unit in which city of India?
Pune
Bangalore
Gujarat
Karnataka
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The electric car manufacturer Tesla will begin its manufacturing in India at Bangalore.

17.
The 11th Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav has been organized in which state by the Government of India?
Madhya Pradesh
Gujarat
West Bengal
Uttar Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Governor of West Bengal, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar has inaugurated the 11th Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav at Cooch Behar Palace at Cooch Behar.

18.
Who has been appointed as the head of the committee formed by the RBI to suggest steps for strengthening and consolidating Primary Co-operative Banks?
Hasmukh Adhia
Harsh Kumar Bhanwala
Karnam Sekar
N. S. Vishwanathan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has constituted an expert committee will be chaired by the former RBI Deputy Governor N. S. Vishwanathan on Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs).

19.
Which of the following general insurance company has launched the 'Corporate India Risk Index'?
TATA AIG
IFFCO Tokio
HDFC ERGO
ICICI Lombard
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The private general insurer ICICI Lombard has launched the 'Corporate India Risk Index'.

20.
Who has been elected as a prosecutor at the International Criminal Court?
Kimberly Prost
Karim Khan
Kai Ambos
Essa M. Faal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Parties to the International Criminal Court has elected Britain's Karim Khan as the new prosecutor for a nine-year term.