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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • April 3, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
India has recorded the current account deficit of what percent in the December 2020 quarter?
0.8%
1.5%
1.3%
0.2%
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The India's current account swung to a deficit for the first time in the current fiscal, with the gap coming at $1.7 billion or 0.2 per cent of the GDP in the December quarter.

2.
Who has won the Bahrain Grand Prix 2021?
Sebastian Vettel
Max Verstappen
Valtteri Bottas
Lewis Hamilton
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Mercedes star Lewis Hamilton got his bid for an eighth world title off to a thrilling start with victory in the Bahrain Grand Prix.

3.
Where was 'Ayurveda Parav' organised by AYUSH Ministry in collaboration with Vinoba Seva Pratishthan?
Andhra Pradesh
Gujarat
Odisha
Goa
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Vinoba Seva Pratisthan(VSP), in collaboration with the Ministry of AYUSH, successfully organized a 3-days "Ayurveda Parav" in Bhubaneswar.

4.
The 4th batch of 3 Rafale Jets has landed in which state?
Punjab
Assam
Gujarat
Maharashtra
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In a boost to the Indian Air Force's (IAF) combat capability, the fourth batch of three Rafale fighter jets landed in Gujarat's Jamnagar.

5.
Who took over the additional charge as ONGC CMD?
Rohit kumar
Subhash Kumar
Pankaj Kumar
Subhash Guar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Subhash Kumar has taken an additional charge as the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC).

6.
What is the theme of International Children's Book Day (ICBD) 2021?
The Music of Love
The Music of Thinking
The Music of Words
The Music of Life
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Theme of International Children's Book Day (ICBD) 2021 is The Music of Words.

7.
Which government agency has released Investment Opportunities in India's Healthcare Sector report?
NITI Aayog
Air India
NACO
Medical Council
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The NITI Aayog has released Investment Opportunities in India's Healthcare Sector (the largest sectors of the Indian economy in 2022) report.

8.
Who is the author of the book titled "1232 km: The Long Journey Home"?
Ajit Anjum
Vinod Kapri
Rahul Bagga
Vipin Gaba
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Vinod Kapri is the author of book titled 1232 km: The Long Journey Home.

9.
The cabinet has approved an investment of how much amount in the food processing industry under the Production Linked Incentive scheme?
Rs 12,400 crore
Rs 13,700 crore
Rs 11,200 crore
Rs 10,900 crore
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The cabinet has approved an investment of Rs 10,900 crore in the food processing industry under the Production Linked Incentive scheme.

10.
When is World Autism Awareness Day is observed?
1st April
2nd April
3rd April
5th April
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Autism Awareness Day is observed on April 2 every year across the world.

11.
The State Bank of India raised how much amount from Japan Bank for International Cooperation?
$3 billion
$2 billion
$1 billion
$4 billion
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The State Bank of India has raised $1 billion from Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) to extend loans to supply chain of Japanese automobile industry in India.

12.
What is the rank of India in the World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Report 2021?
130th
140th
147th
121st
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The India has slipped 28 places to rank 140th among 156 countries in the World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Report 2021, becoming the third-worst performer in South Asia.

13.
According to a report by ACI Worldwide, which country has topped in real-time payments transactions in 2020?
India
Netherlands
USA
China
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The India has retained the top spot in terms of digital payments in 2020 with 25.5 billion real-time payment transactions, showed a report by ACI Worldwide and GlobalData.

14.
Noted Marathi writer Dr. Sharankumar Limbale will receive the Saraswati Samman, 2020 for his which book?
Sanatan
The outcaste
Bahujan
Akkarmashi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Noted Marathi writer Dr Sharankumar Limbale will receive the Saraswati Samman, 2020 for his book Sanatan.

15.
Which of the following banks to sell its UK arm to OpenPayd Holdings Ltd?
Axis Bank
ICICI Bank
Yes Bank
HDFC Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Private sector lender Axis Bank has entered into a Share Purchase Agreement for sale of 100 per cent stake in its subsidiary, Axis Bank UK Limited to OpenPayd Holdings Ltd.

16.
Which state's agricultural university has been selected for the Chancellor's Award 2020 in the category of specialized universities?
Telangana
Kerala
Andhra Pradesh
Tamil Nadu
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Kerala Agricultural University has been selected for the Chancellor's Award 2020 in the category of specialized universities.

17.
Which movie bagged the top prize at the 2021 Producer"s Guild of America (PGA) Awards?
Sound of Metal
Minari
Another Round
Nomadland
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Chloe Zhao"s "Nomadland" received a major boost ahead of the Oscars as the movie bagged the top prize at the 2021 Producer"s Guild of America (PGA) Awards.

18.
Who will serve as Director-General of ESIC?
Mukhmeet S Bhatia
Sukhmeet S Bhatia
Harmeet S Bhatia
Rukhmeet S Bhatia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
IAS Mukhmeet S Bhatia has taken over the charge of the Director General of Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) in New Delhi.

19.
The DRDO lab has developed a lightweight Bullet Proof Jacket, What is the weight of it?
8 kg
6 kg
7 kg
9 kg
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The DRDO lab Defence Materials and Stores Research and Development Establishment, Kanpur has developed a lightweight Bullet Proof Jacket. It has a weight of 9 kg.

20.
When is the International Children's Book Day (ICBD) observed?
1st April
2nd April
3rd April
5th April
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The day of 2nd April is observed as the International Children's Book Day (ICBD) every year across the world.