Exercise :: March 17, 2021 Current Affairs - Daily Current Affairs
- March 17, 2021 Current Affairs - Daily Current Affairs
| 1. | Chemancheri Kunhiraman Nair, who has passed away, was a veteran artist of which dance form? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: Veteran Kathakali artist Chemancheri Kunhiraman Nair has passed away in Kozhikode, Kerala. He was 105-year old.
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| 2. | Which country is the largest crude oil supplier to India? |
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Answer: Option C 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.
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| 3. | India has surpassed which country to become the fourth largest foreign-exchange reserves in the world? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: The India's foreign-exchange reserves surpassed Russia's to become the world's fourth largest reserve.
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| 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? |
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Answer: Option B 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.
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| 5. | The Padma Bhushan awardee Laxman Pai has passed away. He was conferred with the prestigious honor for contribution in which field? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: Renowned Indian artist and painter Laxman Pai has passed away. He was 95. He was a recipient of the Padma Bhushan.
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| 6. | The World Consumer Rights Day is observed on which day? |
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Answer: Option A 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.
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| 7. | Pakistan's KRL Stadium has been renamed after which cricketer? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: The Rawalpindi's KRL Stadium has been renamed after the former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar.
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| 8. | Who has become the 1st Indian Fencer to qualify for the Olympics? |
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Answer: Option D 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.
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| 9. | Under the Mission Sagar-IV which Indian Naval Ship traveled to Port Anjouan, Comoros to deliver 1,000 Metric Tonnes of rice? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: The Indian Naval Ship INS Jalashwa arrived at Port Anjouan, Comoros to deliver 1,000 Metric Tonnes of rice, under Mission Sagar-IV.
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| 10. | The Foreign Exchange Reserve of which country is the largest in the world, as per the recent data of IMF? |
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Answer: Option C 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.
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| 11. | What is the theme of World Consumer Rights Day 2021? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: The theme for the World Consumer Rights Day 2021 is "Tackling Plastic Pollution".
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| 12. | Which state has been ranked 1st in terms of MGNREGA employment? |
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Answer: Option D 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.
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| 13. | The National Vaccination Day/National Immunization Day is marked on which day of the year in India? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: The National Vaccination Day, (also called the National Immunization Day), is celebrated every year on March 16 in India.
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| 14. | Who has become the 1st batsman to score 3000 runs in T20 International Cricket? |
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Answer: Option A 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.
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| 15. | Which country has taken over Saudi Arabia to become the second-largest oil supplier of India as of February 2021? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: The United States has overtaken Saudi Arabia as India's second biggest oil supplier.
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| 16. | Marvin Hagler, who has passed away, was one of the greatest legends in which field? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: The former undisputed middleweight boxing legend "Marvelous" Marvin Hagler has passed away. He was 66.
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| 17. | Which country has recently suspended the use of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine? |
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Answer: Option D 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.
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| 18. | Who has won the Album of the Year award at the Grammy Awards 2021? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: Taylor Swift Album Folklore has won the Album of the Year award at the Grammy Awards 2021.
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| 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? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: The Union Cabinet has approved the creation of Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Nidhi (PMSSN), a single non-lapsable reserve fund for health.
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| 20. | Which is the new grievance redressal feature launched by NPCI on BHIM UPI app for the users? |
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Answer: Option B 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.
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