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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • March 21, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
When is the International Day of Happiness observed?
19th March
17th March
20th March
18th March
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Every year the International Day of Happiness is celebrated on March 20 to promote happiness as a fundamental human right for all human beings across the world.

2.
Prime Minister Mark Rutte has won the 2021 Presidential election, to be sworn in for the fourth straight term. He is the PM of which country?
Spain
Sweden
Belgium
Netherlands
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Netherlands Prime Minister Mark Rutte has won the 2021 parliamentary elections with most seats to be sworn in as the Prime Minister for fourth straight term.

3.
Which country is developing the largest floating solar farm in the world to curb climate change?
Netherlands
Australia
Germany
Singapore
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Singapore is building the largest floating solar farm in the world, in a bid to tackle climate change.

4.
Which country has signed the International Solar Alliance - ISA Framework Agreement?
Italy
Australia
Spain
England
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Italy has signed the International Solar Alliance under the amended ISA Framework Agreement.

5.
KRAS is a joint venture between the Kalyani Group of India and Rafael Advanced Defence Systems of which country?
Russia
France
England
Israel
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Kalyani Rafael Advanced Systems (KRAS), which is a joint venture between the Kalyani Group of India and Rafael Advanced Defence Systems of Israel, have released the first batch of Medium Range Surface to Air Missile (MRSAM) kits.

6.
Which of the following State/UT's recently launched initiative "Awaam Ki Baat" - a Radio program?
Punjab
Delhi
Chandigarh
Jammu and Kashmir
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, initiated the project "Awaam Ki Baat" - a Radio program by launching its website at Raj Bhavan, Jammu.

7.
The 6th India-Brazil-South Africa (IBSA) Women's Forum was held in virtual format recently. Who was the chair of the meeting?
Vasundhara Raje
Maneka Gandhi
Nirmala Sitharaman
Smriti Zubin Irani
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Sixth India-Brazil-South Africa (IBSA) Women's Forum has been chaired by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, GoI, led by Smt Smriti Zubin Irani.

8.
For the year 2021, what is the GDP rate estimated for India by the UN body UN Conference on Trade and Development?
6%
7%
5%
4%
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The UN body estimates the GDP forecast to record a "stronger recovery" in 2021 and grow by 5 percent.

9.
What is the new wholly-owned subsidiary set up by Punjab National Bank to manage its credit card business?
PNB Credit Cards Freedom Ltd
PNB Card Elite
PNB Cards & Services Ltd
PNB Cards Ltd
Answer: Option
Explanation:
State-run Punjab National Bank (PNB) has set up a wholly-owned subsidiary namely "PNB Cards & Services Ltd" to manage its credit card business.

10.
As per Moody's Analytics, what is the projected GDP growth rate of India in the Calendar Year 2021?
9%
10%
11%
12%
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Moody's Analytics has projected the Indian economy to grow by 12 percent in the Calendar Year 2021.

11.
The World Oral Health Day is marked annually on which date?
March 19
March 20
March 18
March 17
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Oral Health Day is marked every year on March 20.

12.
Which is the first Afghanistan player to score a double-century in Test cricket?
Asghar Afghan
Rashid Khan
Rahmat Shah Zurmatai
Hashmatullah Shahidi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Hashmatullah Shahidi became the first Afghanistan player to score a double-century in Test cricket.

13.
The World Frog Day is observed on which day of the year?
19 March
20 March
18 March
16 March
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Frog Day is observed annually on March 20 to raise awareness about the tailless amphibian frogs: found on land and water both.

14.
Which day of the year is celebrated as World Sparrow Day?
20 March
19 March
18 March
21 March
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Sparrow Day is celebrated every year on March 20 to raise awareness about the House Sparrow and other common birds to urban environments, and of threats to their populations.

15.
Who has been appointed as the Chairman of the Stop TB Partnership Board?
Prakash Javadekar
Harsh Vardhan
Ramesh Pokhriyal
Nitin Gadkari
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union minister for Health and Family Welfare, Dr Harsh Vardhan, has been appointed as the Chairman of the Stop TB Partnership Board.

16.
With which bank the IOCL has inked India's First LIBOR Alternative Rate Deal?
State Bank of India
Axis Bank
ICICI Bank
RBL Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The State Bank of India (SBI) and Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) will sign the first Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) linked external commercial borrowing (ECB) deal.

17.
The Ministry of Defence has inked an agreement with which company for the supply of 4,960 MILAN-2T Anti-Tank Guided Missiles to the Indian Army?
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
Bharat Electronics
Bharat Dynamics Limited
Ordnance Factory Board
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Acquisition Wing of Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Defence Public Sector Undertaking Bharat Dynamics Limited for supply of 4,960 MILAN-2T ATGMs to Indian Army.

18.
Which language day is observed on March 20 every year?
English Language Day
Russian Language Day
French Language Day
Spanish Language Day
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The UN French Language Day is observed annually on 20 March.

19.
Samia Suluhu Hassan has sworn in as the first female President of which country?
Burundi
Zambia
Tanzania
Uganda
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Samia Suluhu Hassan was sworn in as the sixth President of Tanzania, becoming the first female leader of the East African country.

20.
India's Avinash Sable is associated with which sports?
Boxing
Hockey
Cricket
Athletics
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian athlete Avinash Sable set a new national record in the men's 3000m steeplechase event in the ongoing Federation Cup Senior National Athletics Championships in Patiala, with a timing of 8:20.20.