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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • February 27, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
The 143-year-old reconstructed Heritage Marie Building has been inaugurated in which place by PM Modi?
West Bengal
Tamil Nadu
Puducherry
Jammu & Kashmir
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The reconstructed Heritage Marie Building a landmark in the history of Puducherry has been inaugurated by the Prime Minister.

2.
Who has been appointed as the President of the Table Tennis Federation of India?
Rajeev P. Bodas
Dushyant Chautala
Chiranjib Choudhury
Rabindra Kumar Parida
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Dushyant Chautala has been re-elected as the President of Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI) for a period of four-years.

3.
As per Moody's, the GDP of India in FY22 is estimated at how much percent?
11%
12.5%
13.7%
9.9%
Answer: Option
Explanation:
For the next financial year FY22, beginning April 1, the Moody's has projected the economy to grow to 13.7 percent.

4.
Who has become the 2nd Indian fast bowler to play 100 test matches?
R. Ashwin
Mohammed Shami
Jasprit Bumrah
Ishant Sharma
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Pacer Ishant Sharma has become the second India fast bowler to play 100 Test matches.

5.
The Union Cabinet has approved to impose President Rule in which Union Territory?
Puducherry
Ladakh
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Chandigarh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet has approved to dissolve the Puducherry Assembly and impose President's rule in the Union Territory.

6.
The Trilateral Dialogue of India has been set up with which two countries with a focus on the Indo-Pacific region?
Australia and Russia
Israel and United States
France and Australia
Japan & United States
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A trilateral dialogue has been held among India, France and Australia at the senior official's level with focus on further enhancing cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.

7.
Which country has created a new National Ministry for Extra-terrestrial Space Affairs?
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Panama
Italy
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Nicaragua has created a new National Ministry for Extraterrestrial Space Affairs.

8.
Who has used the Sanskrit language for the first time at the UNSC debate on climate change?
Nitin Gadkari
Amit Shah
Prakash Javadekar
J P Nadda
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Prakash Javadekar, the Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change used Sanskrit for the first time in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Debate on climate change.

9.
Who has been appointed as the Global brand ambassador of Levis?
Priyanka Chopra
Anushka Sharma
Deepika Padukone
Kangana Ranaut
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Bollywood star Deepika Padukone has been appointed global brand ambassador for denim giant, Levi's.

10.
Who has been appointed as the Managing Director General of the ADB?
Masatsugu Askawa
Rajesh Khullar
Takeo Konishi
Woochong Um
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Woochong Um as its Managing Director General.

11.
Which country is set to register Himalayan pink salt as a Geographical Indication?
Pakistan
Japan
Italy
UAE
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Pakistan has decided to register Himalayan pink salt as Geographical Indications (GI) to prevent its unauthorised use by other countries.

12.
The Indian economy is expected to rebound to how much percent in FY22, as per the recent revision of outlook by ICRA?
13.5%
12.5%
10.5%
11.5%
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The ICRA expects a considerable rebound in India's economic growth to 10.5 percent due to higher central government spending, and a pick-up in consumption.

13.
The first-ever Digital University of India has been inaugurated in which state?
Uttar Pradesh
Karnataka
Kerala
Bihar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Governor of Kerala Arif Mohammed Khan has inaugurated the first Digital University of India at Mangalapuram.

14.
The book titled 'Stories I Must Tell: The Emotional Journey of an Actor' is a memoir of which actor?
Shatrughan Sinha
Kabir Bedi
Dilip Kumar
Amitabh Bachchan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Veteran actor Kabir Bedi has come out with his memoir titled 'Stories I Must Tell: The Emotional Journey of an Actor'.

15.
What is the projected growth rate of the Indian economy by Moody's in the 2020-21 fiscal?
-7.9%
-7.5%
-7.4%
-7.0%
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The US-based rating agency Moody's has revised its growth projection for India, and now expects the economy to contract 7 percent in the fiscal 2020-21 (FY21).

16.
The India Pharma 2021 & India Medical Device 2021 are which edition of the annual International Conference on Pharmaceutical & Medical Device sector?
6th
5th
4th
3rd
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 6th edition of International Conference on Pharmaceutical & Medical Device sector was inaugurated by Piyush Goyal.

17.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the Rail Over Bridge (ROB) at V.O.Chidambaranar Port to the nation. The port is based in which state?
Assam
Gujarat
Tamil Nadu
Maharashtra
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Prime Minister has visited the Tamil Nadu to dedicate to the nation Rail Over Bridge (ROB) at V.O.Chidambaranar Port.

18.
The US cabinet has confirmed whose nomination as the US ambassador to the UN?
Antony Blinken
Thomas Greenfield
Pete Buttigieg
Avril Haines
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The US Senate has confirmed the Linda Thomas-Greenfield as the US ambassador to the United Nations. Greenfield's name was nominated for the post by US President Joe Biden.

19.
What is the estimated GDP growth rate of India in FY21 as per ICRA?
-7%
-6%
-8%
-9%
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The India's rating agency, ICRA has projected the Indian economy to contract 7 percent in current fiscal (FY21).

20.
Which bank has received the Best Service Provider at the 29th global HRD Congress awards?
UCO Bank
HDFC Bank
SBI
Union Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Bank of India has awarded "Best Service Provider" in Human Resources and also the best institution for "Excellence in Learning & Development" at the 29th Global HRD Congress awards.