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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • February 23, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
As per S&P Global Ratings, what is the GDP growth projection of India in fiscal 2021-22?
10%
11%
12%
9%
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The S&P Global Ratings has projected that India will be one of the fastest growing emerging market economies in the fiscal year 2021-22, with GDP growth rate of 10 percent.

2.
What is the theme of the International Mother Language Day (IMLD) 2021?
Indigenous languages matter for development, peace building and reconciliation
Languages without borders
Linguistic diversity and multilingualism count for sustainable development
Fostering multilingualism for inclusion in education and society
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme of the International Mother Language Day (IMLD) 2021 is "Fostering multilingualism for inclusion in education and society".

3.
The India and Indonesia navies recently held their Passage Exercise (PASSEX) in which region?
South China Sea
Arctic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Arabian Sea
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian Navy and the Indonesian Navy conducted the Passage Exercise (PASSEX) in the Arabian Sea.

4.
Which player has bagged the women's singles title of the Australian Open 2021?
Karolina Muchova
Jennifer Brady
Naomi Osaka
Ashleigh Barty
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In tennis Japan's Naomi Osaka has won her fourth Grand Slam title after she beat American Jennifer Brady in the women's singles game of Australian Open final 2021.

5.
The Atal Paryavaran Bhavan has been inaugurated at which place by the Union Minister Prakash Javadekar?
Jammu & Kashmir
Assam
Bihar
Lakshadweep
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Prakash Javadekar, inaugurated the Atal Paryavaran Bhavan at Lakshadweep.

6.
PM Modi has inaugurated the 50 MW Kasaragod Solar Power Project in which state?
Kerala
Rajasthan
Odisha
Jharkhand
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of key projects in the state of Kerala via video conference.

7.
Which state has sanctioned Rs. 9 crore to build 'smart anganwadis', by converting the conventional anganwadis into "smart" structures with better amenities?
Andhra Pradesh
Kerala
Tamil nadu
Karnataka
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The state government of Kerala has sanctioned Rs. 9 crore to build 'smart anganwadis', by converting the conventional anganwadis into "smart" structures with better amenities.

8.
Which country has officially rejoined the Paris Climate Agreement in February 2021?
UK
USA
Pakistan
Russia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The United States has officially rejoined the Paris Agreement under the Presidency of US President Joe Biden.

9.
The Government of India has inked a pact with which country to set up a Centre of Excellence on Hydrogen?
United States
Maldives
Australia
Norway
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The IOCL has signed a Statement of Intent with Greenstat Hydrogen India Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of Greenstat Norway to set up a Centre of Excellence on Hydrogen.

10.
On which date the World Thinking Day is being observed?
19 February
21 February
20 February
22 February
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Thinking Day, originally known as Thinking Day, is celebrated annually on 22 February by all Girl Scouts, Girl Guides and other girl groups worldwide.

11.
The External Affairs Minister has handed over 1 lakh additional doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and offered a line of credit. What amount of LoC has been offered by India for the same?
$40-million
$20-million
$10-million
$80-million
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has offered a $40-million line of credit (LoC) to support the development of sports infrastructure in Maldives.

12.
Which organization has received the Asia Environmental Enforcement Award 2020?
ACB
WCCB
NDRI
DRDO
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) has received the Asia Environmental Enforcement Award-2020 awarded by the UNEP.

13.
The foundation stone of the first ever 'Skill University of Eastern India' has been laid in which state?
West Bengal
Jharkhand
Assam
Sikkim
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Chief Minister of Assam, Sarbananda Sonowal laid the foundation of the first skill University of Eastern India in Darrang district in Assam.

14.
What is the theme of World Thinking Day 2021?
Discipline
Cooperation
Peacebuilding
Leadership
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Theme of World Thinking Day 2021 is "Peacebuilding".

15.
Who has launched the Intensified Mission Indra Dhanush 3.0?
Harsh Vardhan
Nitin Gadkari
Amit Shah
Smriti Irani
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan has launched Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) 3.0.

16.
India has signed agreements related to visa facilitation and leather technology with which country?
Sri Lanka
Maldives
Ethiopia
Mauritius
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The India and Ethiopia signed two agreements related to visa facilitation and leather technology.

17.
Who has lifted the Australian Open 2021 Tennis title?
Daniil Medvedev
Novak Djokovic
Federico Gaio
Aslan Karatsev
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In Men's single final Novak Djokovic has claimed his ninth Australian Open crown and the 18th Major Grand Slam overall as he defeated Daniil Medvedev.

18.
The Common Research & Technology Development Hub has been inaugurated at which place?
Lucknow
Delhi
Karnal
Vellore
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI), Lucknow has established a Common Research and Technology Development Hub (CRTDH).

19.
Which campaign has been launched by the central government to ensure energy security?
Go Eco
Go Electric
Go Friendly
Go Green
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Central Government has launched the Go Electric campaign to boost the adoption of electric mobility vehicles to ensure energy security in the country.

20.
Which state government has inaugurated the center for Perishable Cargo at the LGBI Airport?
Tripura
Sikkim
Uttar Pradesh
Assam
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Guwahati airport has come up with a Centre for Perishable Cargo (CPC) at the LGBI Airport.