Exercise :: March 9, 2021 Current Affairs - Daily Current Affairs
- March 9, 2021 Current Affairs - Daily Current Affairs
1. | Which state government has launched the Fact Check website and Twitter account? |
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Answer: Option A 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.
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2. | The government of India constitutes a National Committee to commemorate 75 years of Independence day. Who is the head of the committee? |
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Answer: Option B 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.
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3. | M.G. George was an Indian entrepreneur, who has passed. He was the Chairman of which company? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: The richest Malayali and chairman of Muthoot Finance Group MG George has passed away at 71.
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4. | Which Institution has signed an MoU with the Army's Northern Command? |
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Answer: Option B 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.
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5. | Which country has recently increased its 'defense budget' by 6.8% to $ 209 billion? |
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Answer: Option A 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.
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6. | What is the theme of the Janaushadhi Week 2021? |
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Answer: Option A 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.
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7. | Who has launched the 1st Community Radio Station in North Kashmir? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: To enhance the outreach especially among the younger population the Indian Army launched its first community radio station in north Kashmir.
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8. | Who has tied up with Yono-SBI to launch a smart fitness band with digital payment components? |
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Answer: Option C 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.
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9. | Which team has been ranked top in the Test rankings released by ICC? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: Team India has reclaimed the top spot in the latest ICC Test Team Rankings.
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10. | The Union Minister has inaugurated the new research building 'Desikan Bhawan' in which state? |
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Answer: Option B 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.
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11. | Which Indian woman player has recently become the 5th Indian woman player to play 100 ODIs? |
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Answer: Option B 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.
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12. | What is the theme of International Women's Day 2021? |
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Answer: Option C 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".
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13. | Who is the author of the book titled 'Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Power'? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: Rajiv Malhotra is an internationally acclaimed author of book titled Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Power.
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14. | Which organization will launch the AI Game Changer program in India? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: The National Association of Software and Service Companies (Nasscom) is all set to launch its 'AI Game Changers' program in India.
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15. | Who has been appointed as the brand ambassador of Glenmark Pharma? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: Rohit Sharma has "officially signed on to represent Glenmark's Candid Powder a legacy brand of the company's consumer care division.
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16. | Where is the 69th Senior National Volleyball Championship has been inaugurated? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: The '69th Senior National Volleyball (Men & Women) Championships' has been started at Biju Patnaik Indoor Stadium in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
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17. | Who has been appointed as the additional independent director of the Kotak Mahindra Bank? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: Private sector lender Kotak Mahindra Bank has appointed agricultural economist Ashok Gulati as the additional independent director on its board.
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18. | Which country has appointed the first transgender news reader? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: Private channel in Bangladesh appoints nation's first transgender news anchor in a tribute to the International Women's Day.
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19. | The government of which country has launched the National App Portal bdapps.com? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: The Government of Bangladesh has launched its national app portal bdapps.com.
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20. | The International Women's Day has been celebrated on which date? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: International Women's Day (IWD) is celebrated annually on March 8.
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