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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • March 17, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
Chemancheri Kunhiraman Nair, who has passed away, was a veteran artist of which dance form?
Kathak
Manipuri
Kathakali
Bharatnatyam
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Veteran Kathakali artist Chemancheri Kunhiraman Nair has passed away in Kozhikode, Kerala. He was 105-year old.

2.
Which country is the largest crude oil supplier to India?
UK
Nigeria
Iraq
UAE
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Iraq continued to be the top oil supplier to India despite a 23 percent decline in purchases to a five-month low of 867,500 bpd.

3.
India has surpassed which country to become the fourth largest foreign-exchange reserves in the world?
Russia
UAE
Japan
France
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The India's foreign-exchange reserves surpassed Russia's to become the world's fourth largest reserve.

4.
The Government has announced "All India Tourist Vehicles Authorization and Permit Rules, 2021". The new rule will provide a permit for a maximum how much period?
2 years
3 Months
5 years
7 Months
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The new set of rules will be known as "All India Tourist Vehicles Authorization and Permit Rules, 2021". The permit will be granted, for a period of three months.

5.
The Padma Bhushan awardee Laxman Pai has passed away. He was conferred with the prestigious honor for contribution in which field?
Agriculture
Painting
Mathematics
Literature
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Renowned Indian artist and painter Laxman Pai has passed away. He was 95. He was a recipient of the Padma Bhushan.

6.
The World Consumer Rights Day is observed on which day?
March 15
March 14
March 13
March 12
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Consumer Rights Day is celebrated on March 15 every year to raise global awareness about consumer rights and needs, and protect consumers across the globe against market abuses.

7.
Pakistan's KRL Stadium has been renamed after which cricketer?
Shahid Afridi
Shoaib Akhtar
Shoaib Mallik
Wasim Akram
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Rawalpindi's KRL Stadium has been renamed after the former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar.

8.
Who has become the 1st Indian Fencer to qualify for the Olympics?
Kokila Devi
Parvathi Devi
Smriti Devi
Bhavani Devi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Bhavani Devi has become the 1st Indian Fencer to qualify for Olympics. She won the 1st Gold medal for India in fencing in 2017.

9.
Under the Mission Sagar-IV which Indian Naval Ship traveled to Port Anjouan, Comoros to deliver 1,000 Metric Tonnes of rice?
INS Kiltan
INS Jalashwa
INS Kesari
INS Sahyadri
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian Naval Ship INS Jalashwa arrived at Port Anjouan, Comoros to deliver 1,000 Metric Tonnes of rice, under Mission Sagar-IV.

10.
The Foreign Exchange Reserve of which country is the largest in the world, as per the recent data of IMF?
Singapore
Switzerland
China
Japan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Overall, the China has the largest Foreign Exchange Reserve in the world followed by Japan and Switzerland, as on the International Monetary Fund table.

11.
What is the theme of World Consumer Rights Day 2021?
Tackling Plastic Pollution
Building a Digital World Consumers can Trust
Trusted Smart Products
Making Digital Marketplaces Fairer
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme for the World Consumer Rights Day 2021 is "Tackling Plastic Pollution".

12.
Which state has been ranked 1st in terms of MGNREGA employment?
Uttarakhand
Rajasthan
Jharkhand
Chhattisgarh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Chhattisgarh ranks first in the country in terms of providing employment under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act in the current financial year 2020-21.

13.
The National Vaccination Day/National Immunization Day is marked on which day of the year in India?
March 16
March 12
March 14
March 13
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The National Vaccination Day, (also called the National Immunization Day), is celebrated every year on March 16 in India.

14.
Who has become the 1st batsman to score 3000 runs in T20 International Cricket?
Virat Kohli
Ben Stokes
K L Rahul
Rishabh Pant
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Virat Kohli has become the 1st batsman in the T20 International Cricket to score 3000 runs. He achieved this feat during the 2nd T20 match against England.

15.
Which country has taken over Saudi Arabia to become the second-largest oil supplier of India as of February 2021?
UAE
Israel
Japan
United States
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The United States has overtaken Saudi Arabia as India's second biggest oil supplier.

16.
Marvin Hagler, who has passed away, was one of the greatest legends in which field?
Wrestling
Weightlifting
Boxing
Formula One
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The former undisputed middleweight boxing legend "Marvelous" Marvin Hagler has passed away. He was 66.

17.
Which country has recently suspended the use of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine?
Russia
Pakistan
Nepal
Netherland
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Netherlands has suspended the use of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine. The use of these vaccines has been suspended due to the occurrence of side-effects.

18.
Who has won the Album of the Year award at the Grammy Awards 2021?
Folklore
Black Pumas
Chilombo
Everyday Life
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Taylor Swift Album Folklore has won the Album of the Year award at the Grammy Awards 2021.

19.
The Cabinet has approved the PMSSN as a single non-lapsable reserve fund for health, to credit the share of health from proceeds of Health and Education Cess. What does PMSSN stand for?
Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Nutan
Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Nigam
Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Neeti
Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Nidhi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet has approved the creation of Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Nidhi (PMSSN), a single non-lapsable reserve fund for health.

20.
Which is the new grievance redressal feature launched by NPCI on BHIM UPI app for the users?
UPI-Aid
UPI-Help
UPI-Boost
UPI-Assist
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), the umbrella entity for digital payments in India, has launched a new application named "UPI-Help" on BHIM UPI.