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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • March 9, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
Which state government has launched the Fact Check website and Twitter account?
Andhra Pradesh
Karnataka
Bihar
Uttar Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has launched 'AP Fact Check' website and Twitter account to counter the fake news being spread against the government by some interests.

2.
The government of India constitutes a National Committee to commemorate 75 years of Independence day. Who is the head of the committee?
Amit Saha
Narendra Modi
Deepak Kumar
Nirmala Sitharaman
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Government has constituted a National Committee headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to commemorate 75 years of Independence day which falls on 15th August 2022.

3.
M.G. George was an Indian entrepreneur, who has passed. He was the Chairman of which company?
Muthoot Group
Bajaj Finserv
SBI Cards
Tata Group
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The richest Malayali and chairman of Muthoot Finance Group MG George has passed away at 71.

4.
Which Institution has signed an MoU with the Army's Northern Command?
IIT Delhi
IIT Jammu
IIT Madras
IIT Bombay
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The IIT Jammu has signed a MoU with the Army's Northern Command to provide innovative solutions through exhaustive research and development in Jammu and Kashmir.

5.
Which country has recently increased its 'defense budget' by 6.8% to $ 209 billion?
China
USA
Pakistan
India
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The National People's Congress (NPC) China has increased its defence budget to USD 209 billion, a 6.8 per cent hike compared to the last year.

6.
What is the theme of the Janaushadhi Week 2021?
Seva Bhi, Rozgar Bhi
Jan Seva
Generic Medicines
Generic
Answer: Option
Explanation:
1st March to 7th March is celebrated as 'Janaushadhi Week' across the nation with the theme of "Jan Aushadhi - Seva Bhi, Rozgar Bhi" for creating awareness about the use of generic medicines.

7.
Who has launched the 1st Community Radio Station in North Kashmir?
CRPF
BSF
Indian Navy
Indian Army
Answer: Option
Explanation:
To enhance the outreach especially among the younger population the Indian Army launched its first community radio station in north Kashmir.

8.
Who has tied up with Yono-SBI to launch a smart fitness band with digital payment components?
Omega
Rolex
Fastrack
Timex
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Titan-owned youth accessories brand Fastrack has partnered with the Yono-State Bank of India (SBI) to enter the smart wearable category of fitness bands with digital payment component.

9.
Which team has been ranked top in the Test rankings released by ICC?
England
Australia
India
Pakistan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Team India has reclaimed the top spot in the latest ICC Test Team Rankings.

10.
The Union Minister has inaugurated the new research building 'Desikan Bhawan' in which state?
Assam
Uttar Pradesh
Karnataka
Gujarat
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Dr. Harsh Vardhan has inaugurated the new research building 'Desikan Bhawan' at Agra in Uttar Pradesh.

11.
Which Indian woman player has recently become the 5th Indian woman player to play 100 ODIs?
Mitali Raj
Harmanpreet Kau
Smriti Mandhana
None of these
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian women's cricketer Harmanpreet Kaur has achieved another milestone of playing 100 ODI for the side. She became the fifth player to do so.

12.
What is the theme of International Women's Day 2021?
Equal future challenge
Women in leadership: Choose to challenge
Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world
Women achieving equal future in a COVID 19 world
Answer: Option
Explanation:
According to the UN, the theme of International Women's Day 2021 is "Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world".

13.
Who is the author of the book titled 'Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Power'?
Akshay Kumar
Rajiv Malhotra
Sundar Pichai
Bhuvan Bam
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Rajiv Malhotra is an internationally acclaimed author of book titled Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Power.

14.
Which organization will launch the AI Game Changer program in India?
TCS
NASSCOM
Infosys
NASA
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The National Association of Software and Service Companies (Nasscom) is all set to launch its 'AI Game Changers' program in India.

15.
Who has been appointed as the brand ambassador of Glenmark Pharma?
Kuldeep Yadav
Ishant Sharma
Rohit Sharma
Suresh Raina
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Rohit Sharma has "officially signed on to represent Glenmark's Candid Powder a legacy brand of the company's consumer care division.

16.
Where is the 69th Senior National Volleyball Championship has been inaugurated?
Haryana
Odisha
Maharashtra
Karnataka
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The '69th Senior National Volleyball (Men & Women) Championships' has been started at Biju Patnaik Indoor Stadium in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

17.
Who has been appointed as the additional independent director of the Kotak Mahindra Bank?
Karan Sharma
Deepak Kumar
Kunal Singh
Ashok Gulati
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Private sector lender Kotak Mahindra Bank has appointed agricultural economist Ashok Gulati as the additional independent director on its board.

18.
Which country has appointed the first transgender news reader?
India
USA
Bangladesh
Russia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Private channel in Bangladesh appoints nation's first transgender news anchor in a tribute to the International Women's Day.

19.
The government of which country has launched the National App Portal bdapps.com?
Bangladesh
Russia
Japan
Nepal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Government of Bangladesh has launched its national app portal bdapps.com.

20.
The International Women's Day has been celebrated on which date?
28 February
28 March
8 March
7 March
Answer: Option
Explanation:
International Women's Day (IWD) is celebrated annually on March 8.