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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • March 1, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
In India, the National Science Day is observed every year on which date?
26 February
27 February
28 February
25 February
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The National Science Day is celebrated on 28 February each year in India to spread the message about the importance of science in the daily life of the people.

2.
Natalia Mikhailovna Vodianova who has been appointed as the U.N. Population Fund goodwill ambassador, is a supermodel from which country?
Russia
Singapore
UAE
Japan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Russian supermodel Natalia Mikhailovna Vodianova has been appointed as the U.N. Population Fund (UNFPA) goodwill ambassador, the reproductive and maternal health agency of UN.

3.
The World NGO Day is observed on which date?
February 27
February 26
February 25
February 24
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Each year the World NGO Day is celebrated on February 27.

4.
Indian player R. Vinay Kumar has announced his retirement from which sports?
Boxing
Weightlifting
Cricket
Hockey
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Former India cricketer and Karnataka captain R. Vinay Kumar has announced his retirement from the international and first-class cricket.

5.
What is the theme of the 2021 National Science Day?
Future of STI: Impact on Education Skills and Work
Women in Science
Science for the People, and People for the Science
Science and Technology for a sustainable future
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Theme for 2021 National Science Day is 'Future of STI: Impact on Education Skills and Work'.

6.
When is Rare Disease Day celebrated in India?
28 February
Last day of February
Last Sunday of February
27 February
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Rare Disease Day is observed every year on the last day of February. In 2021, it falls on February 28, 2021.

7.
Sharad Goklani has recently been appointed as the President & Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of which bank?
Jana Small Finance Bank
Equitas Small Finance Bank
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank
AU Small Finance Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Sharad Goklani has been appointed as the President & Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Jaipur-based AU Small Finance Bank.

8.
Which state government has announced a ban on Hookah bars?
Bihar
Jharkhand
Tamil Nadu
Gujarat
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Jharkhand cabinet has approved a proposal to completely ban hookah bars in the state.

9.
Which country is the chair for the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) meeting of 2021?
Germany
India
Russia
Italy
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman participated in the First G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting under the Italian Presidency.

10.
Which day is observed as the National Protein Day in India?
25 February
27 February
28 February
26 February
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In India, February 27th is celebrated as the National Protein Day, to create awareness about protein deficiency.

11.
What is the theme of National Protein Day 2021?
Life Goes Faster on Protein
More Protein More Power
Powering with Plant Protein
Lots of Protein
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Powering with Plant Protein is the theme of the National Protein Day 2021.

12.
Which bank in India has recently tied with JPMorgan to go live Skills Blockchain technology "Liink" of the US-based bank?
SBI
ICICI Bank
PNB
HDFC Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The State Bank of India has tied up with JPMorgan to use the Blockchain technology "Liink" of the US-based bank to speed up overseas transactions.

13.
The G20 Summit 2021 will be which edition of the annual event?
16th
12th
14th
18th
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The upcoming 2021 G20 Summit is the sixteenth meeting of Group of Twenty, scheduled to take place in Rome.

14.
The scientists have discovered a new species of alpine plant in which state?
Kerala
Assam
Goa
Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A new species of alpine plant in Arunachal Pradesh's Tawang district has been discovered by a group of scientists of three institutes of the country.

15.
Which state has become the fourth state to include a women commando squad in the police?
Uttrakhand
Maharashtra
Gujarat
Punjab
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Uttrakhand has become fourth state in the country where a squad of women commandos has been added in the police department.