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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • March 27, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
Which Indian Coast Guard Ship has been commissioned in Chennai Chief of Defense staff?
ICGS Shakti
ICGS Vajra
ICGS Chakra
ICGS Vrisha
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian Coast Guard ship 'Vajra', the sixth offshore patrol vessel to enhance coastal security, was formally commissioned into service in Chennai.

2.
What is the rank of India in the International Intellectual Property Index 2021 released by the US Chamber of Commerce Global Innovation Policy Centre?
40
28
35
51
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The India has been ranked 40 among 53 global economies in the International Intellectual Property (IP) Index 2021.

3.
Which is the new customized savings account scheme unveiled by the Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) for the Millennials population in India?
IOB Smart
IOB Mine
ION Liberty
IOB Trendy
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has launched 'IOB Trendy', a Savings Bank account targeted at Millennials.

4.
Which state's tuberculosis eradication programme has won national honour for reducing the prevalence of the disease through various systematic initiatives?
Goa
Kerala
Tamil Nadu
Maharashtra
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Kerala's tuberculosis eradication programme had won national honour as the state bagged the Union government's award for reducing the prevalence of the disease.

5.
Andaman & Nicobar gets 100% Functional Household Tap Connection coverage and becomes which UT for such coverage?
3rd
1st
2nd
5th
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Lt Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands D K Joshi announced that the UT has obtained 100% FHTC coverage under Jal Jeevan Mission. The UT becomes the First UT in the country.

6.
What is the title of the official song of the ICC Women's World Cup 2022?
Girl Gang
Female Gang
Lady Gang
Pink Gang
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Girl Gang, a track by New Zealand singer Gin Wigmore, has been announced as the official song of the 2022 ICC Women's World Cup.

7.
The Kurnool Airport is recently been inaugurated in which state?
Karnataka
Tamil Nadu
Andhra Pradesh
Kerala
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, the Minister of State for Civil Aviation has inaugurated the Kurnool Airport in Andhra Pradesh virtually.

8.
Which state has inaugurated e-Office, e-Heli Service, e-Aagman, e-Lahaul for Lahaul Spiti district?
Assam
Himachal Pradesh
Karnataka
Uttar Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Himachal Pradesh Government has launched four online services for Lahaul-Spiti district that is- the e-Office, e-Heli Service, e-Aagman and e-Lahaul.

9.
Which Small Finance Bank awarded with 'Great place to work' certification?
Fincare Small Finance Bank
Equitas Small Finance Bank
ESAF Small Finance Bank
Suryoday Small Finance Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The ESAF Small Finance Bank had been awarded 'Great place to work' certification by the Great place to Work Institute.

10.
Who is the author of the book "My Experiments With Silence"?
Aman Verma
Gauri Khan
Rahul Roy
Samir Soni
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Actor Samir Soni will come out with his debut book titled "My Experiments With Silence", which is about anxiety and self-discovery.

11.
Who has been recommended by the CJI SA Bobde as his successor after he retires next month?
Ajay Manikrao Khanwilkar
NV Ramana
Rohinton Fali Nariman
Uday U. Lalit
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Chief Justice of India SA Bobde has recommended Justice NV Ramana's name as his successor after he retires next month.

12.
How many medals have been won by the India in the 2021 Al Ain World Shooting Para Sport tournament?
5
7
10
11
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The India ended the 2021 World Shooting Para Sport competitions with seven medals, held at Al Ain in UAE.

13.
Earth-like clouds have been discovered on which other planet?
Saturn
Jupiter
Mars
Venus
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Curiosity rover has sent pictures and videos to NASA of earth like clouds passing over Mars in its atmosphere.

14.
A multination exercise Pabbi Anti Terror 2021 will be held in which country?
USA
Pakistan
Nepal
Bangladesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The joint exercise "Pabbi-Antiterror-2021" will be held at Pakistan's National Counter Terrorism Centre near the Pabbi town in Nowshera district of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

15.
A high-level interdisciplinary committee has been set up by AYUSH Ministry to explore the potential of Yoga as a productivity-enhancing tool. Who is the chair of this committee?
H. R Nagendra
Baba Ramdev
B. K. S. Iyengar
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Ministry of AYUSH has set up a a high level interdisciplinary committee to explore various aspects of the Productivity dimension of Yoga. The committee would be chaired by Dr. H. R Nagendra.

16.
How much the Rajasthan universal health scheme will cover the medical insurance for every family?
3 lakh
2 lakh
4 lakh
5 lakh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Rajasthan universal health cheme will offer yearly medical insurance of up to Rs. 5 lakh for every family.

17.
The CSC and IEPFA Mobile App have been launched by Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. The two initiatives have been developed by which entity?
Ministry of Corporate Affairs
NITI Aayog
NPCI
RBI
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman virtually inaugurated Central Scrutiny Centre and Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority's Mobile App.

18.
Which states Health Minister Shri S Pangnyu Phom has introduced the i-Learn App?
Nagaland
Manipur
Kerala
Assam
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Nagaland Health Minister Shri S Pangnyu Phom has introduced the i-Learn App. i-Learn application is a CHO capacity building and performance tracking App.

19.
What is the theme of International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade?
Breaking the Silence, Lest We Forget
Confronting Slavery's Legacy of Racism Together
Women and Slavery
Ending Slavery's Legacy of Racism: A Global Imperative for Justice
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade 2021 Theme: "Ending Slavery's Legacy of Racism: A Global Imperative for Justice".