Exercise :: April 3, 2021 Current Affairs - Daily Current Affairs
- April 3, 2021 Current Affairs - Daily Current Affairs
| 1. | India has recorded the current account deficit of what percent in the December 2020 quarter? |
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Answer: Option D 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.
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| 2. | Who has won the Bahrain Grand Prix 2021? |
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Answer: Option D 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.
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| 3. | Where was 'Ayurveda Parav' organised by AYUSH Ministry in collaboration with Vinoba Seva Pratishthan? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: Vinoba Seva Pratisthan(VSP), in collaboration with the Ministry of AYUSH, successfully organized a 3-days "Ayurveda Parav" in Bhubaneswar.
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| 4. | The 4th batch of 3 Rafale Jets has landed in which state? |
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Answer: Option C 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.
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| 5. | Who took over the additional charge as ONGC CMD? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: Subhash Kumar has taken an additional charge as the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC).
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| 6. | What is the theme of International Children's Book Day (ICBD) 2021? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: The Theme of International Children's Book Day (ICBD) 2021 is The Music of Words.
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| 7. | Which government agency has released Investment Opportunities in India's Healthcare Sector report? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: The NITI Aayog has released Investment Opportunities in India's Healthcare Sector (the largest sectors of the Indian economy in 2022) report.
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| 8. | Who is the author of the book titled "1232 km: The Long Journey Home"? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: Vinod Kapri is the author of book titled 1232 km: The Long Journey Home.
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| 9. | The cabinet has approved an investment of how much amount in the food processing industry under the Production Linked Incentive scheme? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: The cabinet has approved an investment of Rs 10,900 crore in the food processing industry under the Production Linked Incentive scheme.
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| 10. | When is World Autism Awareness Day is observed? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: The World Autism Awareness Day is observed on April 2 every year across the world.
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| 11. | The State Bank of India raised how much amount from Japan Bank for International Cooperation? |
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Answer: Option C 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.
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| 12. | What is the rank of India in the World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Report 2021? |
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Answer: Option B 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.
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| 13. | According to a report by ACI Worldwide, which country has topped in real-time payments transactions in 2020? |
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Answer: Option A 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.
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| 14. | Noted Marathi writer Dr. Sharankumar Limbale will receive the Saraswati Samman, 2020 for his which book? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: Noted Marathi writer Dr Sharankumar Limbale will receive the Saraswati Samman, 2020 for his book Sanatan.
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| 15. | Which of the following banks to sell its UK arm to OpenPayd Holdings Ltd? |
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Answer: Option A 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.
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| 16. | Which state's agricultural university has been selected for the Chancellor's Award 2020 in the category of specialized universities? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: The Kerala Agricultural University has been selected for the Chancellor's Award 2020 in the category of specialized universities.
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| 17. | Which movie bagged the top prize at the 2021 Producer"s Guild of America (PGA) Awards? |
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Answer: Option D 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.
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| 18. | Who will serve as Director-General of ESIC? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: IAS Mukhmeet S Bhatia has taken over the charge of the Director General of Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) in New Delhi.
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| 19. | The DRDO lab has developed a lightweight Bullet Proof Jacket, What is the weight of it? |
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Answer: Option D 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.
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| 20. | When is the International Children's Book Day (ICBD) observed? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: The day of 2nd April is observed as the International Children's Book Day (ICBD) every year across the world.
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