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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • March 20, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
Who has become the World's Biggest Wealth Gainer as per the Bloomberg Billionaires Index?
Gautam Adani
Elon Musk
Mukesh Ambani
Jeff Bezos
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani has achieved a remarkable milestone amid the COVID-19 pandemic, as he added the highest wealth to his fortune in the world, as per the latest Bloomberg Billionaires Index.

2.
Which political-writer will be bestowed with the Sahitya Akademi Award 2020?
Rajesh Tanwar
Mithilesh
Anand Raj
M VeerappaMoily
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The political-writer M VeerappaMoily, poet ArundhathiSubramaniam will be bestowed with the SahityaAkademi Award 2020.

3.
Kuldiep Singh has been appointed as the new Director-General of which body?
CRPF
NSG
CISF
ITBP
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has appointed senior IPS officer Kuldiep Singh as the Director General (DG) of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).

4.
As per the latest "Trends in International Arms Transfers-2020" report of SIPRI. What is the rank of India as an arms importer of the world during 2016-2020?
Third
First
Fourth
Second
Answer: Option
Explanation:
As per the annual report titled "Trends in International Arms Transfers-2020", released by SIPRI India continues to be the second largest importer in the world during 2016-2020.

5.
Which country has been adjudged as the largest importer of arms in the world during 2016-2020 as per SIPRI's "Trends in International Arms Transfers-2020" report?
Australia
India
China
Saudi Arabia China
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The five largest arms importers in 2016-20 were Saudi Arabia, India, Egypt, Australia and China.

6.
Which state will set up 100 Nursery Sports Academies for children?
Gujarat
Jharkhand
Karnataka
Rajasthan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Rajasthan government will set up 100 nursery sports academies to give an opportunity to children to play in their districts in the academies.

7.
The Global Recycling day is observed every year on which date?
18 March
17 March
16 March
15 March
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Global Recycling Day is observed every year on 18 March to recognise the importance of recycling as a resource, not waste.

8.
Who has been appointed as the new Director General (DG) of the National Security Guard (NSG)?
AbhayRaghunathKarve
Megh Singh
M A Ganapathy
Ravi Datt Mehta
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Senior IPS officer M A Ganapathy has been appointed as the Director General (DG) of National Security Guard (NSG).

9.
Which country was the largest arms supplier to India during 2016-2020 as per the latest SIPRI report?
Russia
China
United States
Germany
Answer: Option
Explanation:

India’s top three arms suppliers during 2016-2020 were Russia (49%), France (18%) and Israel (13%), followed by the US in the fourth place.

The five largest arms exporters in 2016-20 were the United States, Russia, France, Germany and China. India ranked at 24th position among arms exporter.


10.
What is the theme of Global Recycling Day 2021?
Recycling Heroes
Recycling: Endless Possibilities
Recycling Warriors
Recycling into the Future
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme for 2021 is "Recycling Heroes", to recognize the people, places and activities that showcase the importance of recycling in preserving natural resources.

11.
Who has been appointed as the new Director-General of the International Solar Alliance (ISA), upon the superannuation of UpendraTripathy?
Narendra Modi
SanjivNandanSahai
Ajay Mathur
PiyushGoyal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Dr Ajay Mathur has assumed office as the Director General of the International Solar Alliance (ISA).

12.
How much amount of loan guarantee program has been announced jointly by USAID and DFC to finance investments by Indian small and medium enterprises in renewable energy solutions?
USD 31 million
USD 51 million
USD 41 million
USD 61 million
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The United States Agency for International Development and the US International Development Finance Corporation have announced a USD 41 million-loan guarantee program to finance investment in renewable energy solutions by Indian SMEs.

13.
The Ratle Hydro-electric Power Corporation is a joint venture company formed by J&K administration with which company to implement the 850 MW Ratle Hydro-Electric Project?
Power Grid
NHPC
NTPC
Tata Power
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), to execute the project, was signed between the Government of Jammu and Kashmir, JKSPDCL and NHPC on 03.01.2021 in the presence of the Lieutenant Governor.

14.
On which date the Ordnance Factories' Day is being celebrated in India?
17th March
16th March
18th March
15th March
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In India, the Ordnance Factories' Day is observed on 18th of March every year.

15.
Who is the author of the book "Dawn Under The Dome"?
Ankita Singh
Vinod Kumar
Rashmi Chawla
Swati Pandey
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Post Master General of Mumbai Swati Pandey is the author of the book "Dawn Under The Dome".

16.
How many persons will be conferred with the Sahitya Akademi awards?
25
20
45
15
Answer: Option
Explanation:
This annual Sahitya Akademi Award has been announced for India's 20 regional languages including Hindi, Maithili, Urdu and others.

17.
Which state has the highest percentage of area covered under micro-irrigation as per MoAFW?
Assam
Sikkim
Maharashtra
Goa
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Sikkim, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Maharashtra have more than half of the net cultivated farmlands under micro-irrigation as per MoAFW.

18.
Who among the following has been appointed as the new commandant of strategic Kashmir-based 15 Corps?
Anand Raj
DP Pandey
Nitin Verma
RajniKumari
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Lt General DP Pandey has taken over the command of strategic Kashmir-based 15 Corps from Lt Gen BS Raju.

19.
John Magufuli, who has passed away was the former President of which country?
Ethiopia
Tanzania
Kenya
Somalia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The President of Tanzania, John Magufuli has passed away following heart ailment. He was 61.

20.
The RBI has imposed a Rs 2 crores penalty on which bank for paying commission to employees?
Allahabad Bank
Punjab National Bank
State Bank of India
Union Bank of India
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The RBI has imposed a penalty of Rs 2 crore on SBI for contravention of norms, including specific directions to the lender on remuneration to its employees in the form of commission.