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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • February 25, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
When is the CRPF Veterans Day observed in India?
Third Saturday of February
20 February
19 February
Third Friday of February
Answer: Option
Explanation:
On every third Friday of February will be celebrated as the Veterans Day of the CRPF Veterans Day every year.

2.
Who has been named as the "Chief Human Resources Officer of the Year" at the 29th Global HRD Congress awards?
Kalyan Kumar
Vikram Tripathi
Sangeeta Singh
Vijay Kumar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Kalyan Kumar, Chief General Manager, HR has named as the "Chief Human Resources Officer of the Year".

3.
With which African nation has India signed its first Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as well as offered USD 100 million line of credit for defence assets procurement?
Ethiopia
Seychelles
Kenya
Mauritius
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The India has signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) or Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Partnership Agreement-(CECPA) with Mauritius.

4.
Which bank has been awarded as the "Best Service Provider" in Human Resources at the 29th Global HRD Congress awards?
HDFC Bank
Central Bank of India
Union Bank of India
SBI
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Bank of India has awarded with the "Best Service Provider" in Human Resources at the 29th Global HRD Congress awards.

5.
Which country has launched a coronavirus "green pass" system?
Iran
Israel
Malaysia
Sweden
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Israel has launched a coronavirus "green pass" system, which allows people who have been vaccinated to access public facilities that would otherwise be off-limits.

6.
The Central Excise Day is observed every year in India on which day?
21 February
22 February
23 February
24 February
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Central Excise Day is celebrated every year on February 24 in India.

7.
The Khelo India University Games (KIUG) 2021 will be hosted by which state?
Gujarat
Ladakh
Karnataka
Odisha
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The second edition of the Khelo India University Games (KIUG) 2021 is scheduled to be held in Karnataka.

8.
Who has become the youngest woman to row solo across an Ocean?
Katie Spot
Jasmine Harrison
Lukas Haitzmann
Imani Williams
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A British woman, Jasmine Harrison of England has become the youngest woman to row solo across an Ocean.

9.
NASA recently launched a space supply ship, named after a former black NASA mathematician who played a key role in the mission. Name the pioneering scientist?
Mary Jackson
Katherine Johnson
Dorothy Vaughan
Joylette Goble
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Cygnus NG-15 cargo ship dubbed as 'S.S. Katherine Johnson' has been named in honour of Katherine Johnson, a Black NASA mathematician, who played critical role in the success of the first U.S. crewed spaceflight.

10.
ICGS C-453 Interceptor boat has been commissioned into services in Chennai. Which company has built the ICGS C-453?
Larsen & Toubro
HAL
DRDO
Ashok Leyland
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian Coast Guard Ship named as C-453 was commissioned into services in Chennai built by Larsen & Toubro Ltd.

11.
The book titled "Rashtra Pratham - 82 varshon ki Swarnim Gatha" is based on which organization released by Home Minister Amit Shah?
CRPF
CISF
Indian Army
BSF
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Home Minister Amit Shah has released a book titled 'Rashtra Pratham - 82 varshon ki Swarnim Gatha'. The book chronicles around the glorious history of CRPF.

12.
What amount of loan agreement has been sanctioned by the World Bank for Nagaland to enhance the governance of schools across Nagaland?
USD 85 million
USD 211 million
USD 68 million
USD 100 million
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Government of India, the Government of Nagaland and the World Bank signed a $68 million agreement for "Nagaland: Enhancing Classroom Teaching and Resources Project", to enhance the governance of schools across Nagaland.

13.
The Khajuraho Dance Festival is organised annually in which state?
Himachal Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
Karnataka
Assam
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 47th Khajuraho Dance Festival began in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh.

14.
Which edition of the Maritime India Summit 2021 is scheduled to be held in March 2021?
Second
Third
Fourth
First
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the second edition of the virtual Maritime India Summit (MIS) 2021.

15.
Which Punjabi singer-rapper has been roped by RBI for its public awareness campaign?
Badshah
Raftaar
Viruss
Honey Singh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The RBI has roped in Punjabi singer-rapper Viruss in its public awareness campaign.

16.
Hoshangabad city in Madhya Pradesh is planned to be renamed as which name?
Sonepuram
Narmadapuram
Shiprapuram
Jamnipuram
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Hoshangabad city in the state of Madhya Pradesh will be renamed as Narmadapuram.

17.
Who has won the Critic's Best Actor award at the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival 2021?
Irrfan Khan
Rajkummar Rao
Ayushmann Khurrana
Sushant Singh Rajput
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Sushant Singh Rajput has won the Critic's Best Actor award at the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival 2021.

18.
Which film has won the Best International Feature Film award at the 2021 Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival awards?
Roma
Parasite
The Outpost
Cold War
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Parasite film has won the Best International Feature Film award at the 2021 Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival awards.

19.
The Defence Minister has inaugurated the 26th edition of 'Hunar Haat' in New Delhi. What is the theme of the event?
Vocal for Local
Sabka Saath , Sabka Vikas , Sabka Vishwas
Aspirational India
Caring Society
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Defence Minister has inaugurated the 26th edition of 'Hunar Haat' will be held from February 21 to March 01, 2021 with the theme of "Vocal for Local".

20.
What was the theme for World Thinking Day 2021?
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Leadership
Peace building
Grow
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme for the World Thinking Day 2021 is Peace building.