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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • March 15, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
The Cabinet has recently approved to increase the FDI limit in the insurance sector to what percent?
85%
49%
100%
74%
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union cabinet has approved an amendment to the Insurance Act, 1938 to increase the permissible foreign direct investment (FDI) limit in insurance sector to 74 percent.

2.
Which state has begun its famous Swarnim International Shivratri Fair in the state?
Uttrakhand
Himachal Pradesh
Assam
Kerala
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The famous Swarnim International Shivratri Fair has begun with Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur formally launching it at the historic Paddal ground, Himachal Pradesh.

3.
Which day of the year is celebrated as the International Day of Mathematics (IDM) globally?
March 11
March 12
March 13
March 14
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Every year, the International Day of Mathematics (IDM) is observed on March 14.

4.
The first Quadrilateral (QUAD) Leaders' Virtual Summit has held. Which country is not a part of the Quad nation?
Japan
Australia
China
United States
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The first-ever Quadrilateral Leaders' Virtual Summit has held on virtual platform. The US, Australia, India and Japan are the members of the QUAD nation.

5.
In 2021, India is observing which edition of the Dandi March celebrations, that was led by Mahatma Gandhi?
91
75
82
100
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The nation has observed the 91st anniversary of the historic Salt Satyagraha (Dandi March) led by Mahatma Gandhi.

6.
What is the theme of the 1st Meeting of the BRICS Contact Group on Economic and Trade Issues?
BRICS@15: Intra BRICS Cooperation for Continuity, Consolidation, and Consensus
Economic Growth for an Innovative Future
Global Stability, Shared Security, and Innovative Growth
Building Responsive, Inclusive and Collective Solutions
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 2021 theme of the BRICS is "BRICS@15: Intra BRICS Cooperation for Continuity, Consolidation, and Consensus".

7.
Which ministry has launched a portal called "Atmanirbhar Niveshak Mitra Portal"?
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Ministry of Home Affairs
Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Ministry of Education
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The commerce and industry ministry has stated that the central government is working to develop a portal called "Atmanirbhar Niveshak Mitra Portal" for information dissemination, hand-holding, and facilitation of domestic investors.

8.
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has launched a new online certificate course on which technology?
5G technology
Information Technology
4G technology
Information and Communication Technology
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has launched a new online certificate course on 5G technology to be conducted by the National Telecommunications Institute for Policy Research, Innovation and Training (NTIPRIT).

9.
India's first centralised air-conditioned (AC) railway terminal 'Sir M Visvesvaraya Terminal' has been set up in which city?
Chennai
Bengaluru
Mumbai
Kolkata
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The India's first centralised air-conditioned (AC) railway terminal 'Sir M Visvesvaraya Terminal' has been built at Baiyappanahalli in Bengaluru.

10.
Which company has launched 'Wheels of Love', a holistic program to support parenthood?
Reliance
Birla group
Mahindra
Tata Motors
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Tata Motors has launched the 'Wheels of Love', a holistic program to support parenthood.

11.
What is the theme of the 2021 International Day of Mathematics (IDM)?
Mathematics is Everywhere
Mathematics is Easy
Mathematics to Sustainability
Mathematics for a Better World
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme for 2021 International Day of Mathematics (IDM) is "Mathematics for a Better World".

12.
The Global Ayurveda Festival (GAF) 2021 was which edition of the annual Ayurveda Festival?
5th
7th
3rd
4th
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Prime Minister Narendra Modi has addressed the fourth Global Ayurveda Festival (GAF) through virtual mode.

13.
The World Rotaract Day is observed on which date?
March 12
March 13
March 14
March 11
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Rotaract Day is observed on March 13.

14.
The Sounding rocket RH-560 has been launched by ISRO. This RH-560 belongs to which series of Sounding Rockets of ISRO?
Saurya
Rohini
Ganga
Aparna
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The ISRO has launched sounding rocket RH-560 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre. TheISRO has developed a series of sounding rockets called "Rohini series".