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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • February 21, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
What is the theme of World Day of Social Justice 2021?
Closing the Inequalities Gap to Achieve Social Justice
The Quest for Social Justice
Work for Social Justice
A Call for Social Justice in the Digital Economy
Answer: Option
Explanation:
2021 Theme of the World Day of Social Justice is A Call for Social Justice in the Digital Economy.

2.
Jean Michel Sama has been appointed as the new PM of which country?
Philippines
Lvory Coast
Congo
Mali
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Congo President Felix Tshisekedi has appointed Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde Kyenge director-general of Gecamines as the new DRC Prime Minister.

3.
India's largest Hockey Stadium will be named after which freedom fighter?
Tilak Manjhi
Birsa Munda
Shibu Soren
B Pradhan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The largest hockey stadium in Rourkela India to be named after tribal freedom fighter Birsa Munda.

4.
Who is India's next ambassador to Syria?
Mahendra Singh
Sukhbir Singh
Kailash Vijayan
Ajay Mathur
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Shri Mahender Singh Kanyal has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Syrian Arab Republic.

5.
The 'Mahabahu-Brahmaputra' initiative is a Ro-Pax service that has been launched by the Prime Minister in which of the following states?
Assam
Tripura
Meghalaya
Mizoram
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Prime Minister Narendra Modi has virtually launched 'Mahabahu-Brahmaputra' initiative in Assam.

6.
Who has shattered all records at the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 auction?
Kyle Jamieson
Chris Morris
Glenn Maxwell
Steve Smith
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Former Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) superstar and South African all-rounder Chris Morris shattered all records at the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 auction in Chennai.

7.
How many Indian-origin people have been featured in the Time100 Next 2021?
9
7
3
5
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Five Indian-origin persons have been featured in the Time100 Next 2021 are Vijaya Gadde, Rishi Sunak, Apoorva Mehta, Shikha Gupta and Rohan Pavuluri.

8.
The I-ACE was a Circular Economy Hackathon, which has been held by the Government of India with which country?
Japan
Australia
Sri Lanka
France
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The I-ACE was jointly organized by Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog, Government of India and Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO), Australia.

9.
Which country is hosting the COVID-19 Management Experience, Good Practice, and Way Forward conclave?
India
Japan
Maldives
Russia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India is hosting a regional conclave on the COVID-19 Management Experience, Good Practice and Way Forward conclave withy 9 countries.

10.
The DRDO has tested the indigenously developed Helina and Dhruvastra missile system. The two missiles are which type of missile?
Anti-submarine Missile
Anti-tank guided Missile
Surface-to-surface Missile
Anti-ballistic Missile
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Defence Research and Development Organization successfully carried out joint user trials of indigenously developed Helina and Dhruvastra Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM).

11.
Which state has announced the Free Gift Milk to Girl Students initiative?
Assam
Sikkim
Tripura
Odisha
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Sikkim Chief Minister P. S. Tamang has launched the 'Free Gift Milk to Girl Students of Sikkim' initiative at Gangtok last week.

12.
The CSIR has collaborated with which entity to promote health research in India?
The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Gavi, The Vaccine Alliance
Rotary International
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research has signed a MoU with Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to support the development, conduct and promotion of health research in India.

13.
Which Indian city has received the recognition of the 2020 Tree City of World?
Bengaluru
Chennai
Kochi
Hyderabad
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Telangana's capital, Hyderabad has been recognized as a 2020 Tree City of World by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the Arbor Day Foundation.

14.
On which date the Soil Health Card Day is being observed in India?
17 February
18 February
19 February
20 February
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Every year the India has observed the Soil Health Card Day on 19 February to commemorate the launch of the Soil Health Card (SHC) Scheme, and create awareness about the benefits of the scheme.

15.
The World Day of Social Justice is observed every year on which day?
20 February
17 February
18 February
19 February
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The United Nations' (UN) World Day of Social Justice is observed on February 20 every year since 2009.

16.
Which Indian ship is participating in the Naval Defence Exhibition (NAVDEX 21) and International Defence Exhibition (IDEX 21) in Abu Dhabi?
INS Vibhuti
INS Veer
INS Pralaya
INS Nirghat
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian Naval Ship Pralaya reached Abu Dhabi in UAE to participate in the Naval Defence Exhibition (NAVDEX 21) and International Defence Exhibition (IDEX 21).

17.
Who has clinched the women's singles title at the 82nd Senior National Table Tennis Championship?
Ankita Das
Manika Batra
Neha Aggarwal
Meena Parande
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The India's top-ranked table tennis player Manika Batra beat Reeth Rishya in the women's singles final to win the 82nd Senior National Table Tennis Championship.

18.
The World Pangolin Day is observed globally on which date?
19 February
Third Saturday of February
20 February
Third Friday of February
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 10th edition of the World Pangolin Day has celebrated on the "Third Saturday of February" every year.

19.
Who is the first Indian to be elected as the Chairperson of the United Nations Advisory Committee of the Human Rights Council?
Ajai Malhotra
Preeti Sinha
Nazhat Shameem
Roshan Singh Kalra
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ajai Malhotra has become the 1st Indian to be elected as the Chairperson of the Advisory Committee of Human Rights Council.

20.
Which state has recently announced a package of Rs 200-crore for the 2021-22 fiscal for the development of Maa Samaleswari Shrine?
Kerala
Andhra Pradesh
Karnataka
Odisha
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Odisha Government has announced a package of Rs 200-crore for 2021-22 fiscal for the implementation of the project.