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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • February 28, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
Michael Somare has passed away. He was the first prime minister of which country?
Philippines
Singapore
Fiji
Papua New Guinea
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Michael Somare, the first prime minister of Papua New Guinea has passed away. He was 84.

2.
According to the second advanced estimates of the National Statistical Office (NSO), what is the projected GDP growth rate of India in fiscal 2020-21?
-9%
-8%
-10%
-11%
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The GDP growth of India during 2020-21 is estimated to contract 8 percent, as per the second advanced estimates projected by the National Statistical Office (NSO).

3.
Who has been appointed as the new MD & CEO of the NBFC "Fullerton India Credit Company?
Shantanu Mitra
Pavan Kaushal
Rakesh Makkar
Pankaj Malik
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The non-banking financial company, "Fullerton India Credit Company (Fullerton India)" has appointed Shantanu Mitra as its new CEO and MD.

4.
The 'UTS ON MOBILE App' is owned by which entity?
Indian Army
India Post
Indian Railways
BSNL
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian Railways has decided to reactivate the facility of 'UTS ON MOBILE App', which allows passengers to book unreserved train tickets through app.

5.
Vishnu Narayanan Namboothiri who has passed away recently was a renowned poet of which language?
Marathi
Malayalam
Urdu
Odia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Renowned Malayalam poet, priest and academician Vishnu Narayanan Namboothiri, has passed away.

6.
Carbon Watch is India's first mobile app to assess the carbon footprint of an individual. The app has been launched by which state/UT?
Chandigarh
Gujarat
Ladakh
Puducherry
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Chandigarh has launched a first-of-its-kind mobile application "Carbon Watch", to assess the carbon footprint of an individual.

7.
The E-Daakhil portal has been launched by which Ministry?
Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
Ministry of Defence
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Centre has decided to integrate the Common Service Centres (CSC) with the E-Daakhil portal for Consumer grievance redressal launched by National Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission (NCDRC), Department of Consumer Affairs.

8.
Who has been roped in as the global CEO of OLX Autos?
Pavan Kaushal
Gautam Thakar
Anil Noronha
Ekhlaque Bari
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Prosus-owned OLX Group has appointed Gautam Thakar as the global CEO of its pre-owned car marketplace OLX Autos.

9.
What is the length of world's largest bridge Chenab which would be completed by 2021?
1.315 km
2.35 km
6.5 km
7 km
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Chenab bridge, the world's highest rail bridge taller than Eiffel Tower, completes 'engineering milestone' The length of the Chenab bridge will be 1,315 meters.

10.
India's first Undersea Tunnel will be built in which city?
Mumbai
Kochi
Bangalore
Hyderabad
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Mumbai will be home to the India's first undersea tunnel, which will be part of the city's Coastal Road project.

11.
The second Khelo India National Winter Games has been organised in which place?
Dehradun
Gulmarg
Gangtok
Dalhousie
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The second edition of Khelo India-Winter Games has been organized at the world famous ski-resort Gulmarg in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir.

12.
The Minister of Jal Shakti has selected how many sites under phase-4 of Swachh Iconic Places?
9
10
11
12
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Ministry of Jal Shakti has selected 12 tourist places that will be transformed into 'Swachh Tourist Destinations.

13.
Which country has become the first country in the world to ban painkillers Ketoprofen?
Brazil
India
Japan
Bangladesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Bangladesh has become the first country in the world to ban the painkiller ketoprofen.

14.
Irakli Garibashvili has been sworn in as the new Prime Minister of which country?
Kazakhstan
Georgia
Papua New Guinea
Mongolia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Irakli Garibashvili has been sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Georgia.

15.
PM Modi has laid the foundation stone of multiple projects worth 12400 crores in which state?
Karnataka
Goa
Tamil Nadu
West Bengal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Pm Modi has laid the foundation stone of multiple projects worth 12400 crore in Tamil Nadu.

16.
Which state has been declared as the Disturbed area for the next six months?
Nagaland
Tamil Nadu
Kerala
Assam
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ahead of assembly polls, the Governor of Assam has declared the entire State of Assam as "Disturbed Area" upto 6 (six) months beyond.

17.
Who has inaugurated 50 artisan-based SFURTI clusters spread across 18 states?
Piyush Goyal
Smriti Irani
Nitin Gadkari
Pralhad Joshi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Minister for MSME & Road Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari has inaugurated 50 artisan-based SFURTI clusters, spread over 18 states.

18.
The World NGO Day has been observed on which date?
February 26
February 25
February 24
February 27
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Each year the World NGO Day is celebrated on February 27 recognized and declared by the 12 member.

19.
Who has been selected for the International Anti Corruption Champions Award?
Kiran Bedi
Anjali Bhardwaj
Medha Kumar
Anna Hazare
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Anjali Bhardwaj has been selected for the International Anti Corruption Champions Award.

20.
Narendra Modi has inaugurated the Reconstructed Heritage Marine Building in which state/UT?
Puducherry
Assam
Uttar Pradesh
Delhi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The reconstructed Heritage Marie Building, a landmark in the history of Puducherry has been inaugurated by Narendra Modi.