Current Affairs - Current Affairs

Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • April 4, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
Which state/UT government announced a free travel facility for women in government buses running within the state/UT?
Delhi
Punjab
Puducherry
Tamil Nadu
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh virtually launched free travel facility for women in government buses running within the state.

2.
A new species of flowering plants belonging to the genus 'Argyreia', recently discovered in south Maharashtra's Kolhapur district, has been named after whom?
Sanjay Raut
Uddhav Thackeray
Anil Deshmukh
Sharad Pawar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A new species of flowering plants belonging to the genus `Argyreia', has discovered in south Maharashtra's Kolhapur district, has been named for NCP chief Sharad Pawar.

3.
Who has been appointed as the chairperson of the Public Enterprises Selection Board?
Mallika Srinivasan
Naina Lal Kidwai
Vinita Bali
Lakshmi Venu
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Mallika Srinivasan, Chairman and Managing Director of Tractors and Farm Equipment (TAFE) Limited has been appointed as the chairperson of the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB).

4.
How much amount has been approved by the union government for the upgradation of Kargil Zanskar road?
Rs 780 crores
Rs 650 crores
Rs 980 crores
Rs 920 crores
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Government has approved a 780 Crore rupees project for upgradation of Kargil Zanskar road.

5.
The Reserve bank of India lowered the base rate by how many basis points to 7.81 percent?
25
30
20
15
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Reserve bank of India lowered base rate by 15 basis points or by 0.15 percent to 7.81 per cent.

6.
How much amount has been collected as GST Revenue collection for March 2021?
Rs 1,23,902 crores
Rs 1,09,561 crores
Rs 1,61,096 crores
Rs 1,45,147 crores
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The GST Revenue collection for March 2021 has set a new record with highest ever collection of 1 lakh 23 thousand 902 crore rupees.

7.
Which state government has proposed Mahendragiri as the second biosphere reserve?
Karnataka
Gujarat
Odisha
Kerala
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Odisha government has proposed a second biosphere reserve in the southern part of the state at Mahendragiri, a hill ecosystem having rich biodiversity.

8.
Who took charge as the Chief of Staff, Headquarters Western Command?
Harmeet Mann
Tajinder Pal Singh
Bhagwant Mishra
Manjinder Singh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Lieutenant General Manjinder Singh, Yudh Seva Medal, Vishist Seva Medal took over as the Chief of Staff, Headquarters Western Command.

9.
The South Central Railway commissioned Electrification of how many kilometers of track in 2020-2021?
750 kms
680 kms
850 kms
860 kms
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Mission Electrification of Indian Railways has received a major boost over the South Central Railway, with around 750 track kms on its rail network getting electrified during the financial year 2020-21.

10.
Which bank has tied up with Tide India to provide banking infrastructure for Tide's India platform focused on the SME segment?
IDFC FIRST Bank
RBL Bank
Kotak Mahindra Bank
IndusInd Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The RBL Bank ties-up with Tide India, part of Tide UK, UK's leading business banking fintech, to provide banking infrastructure for Tide's India platform focused on the SME segment.

11.
The Indian Army will participate in the multinational military exercise 'SHANTIR OGROSHENA' 2021. Which country will host the exercise?
Vietnam
Singapore
Bangladesh
Sri Lanka
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A multinational Military Exercise named 'SHANTIR OGROSHENA' 2021 (Front Runner of the Peace) is scheduled to be held in Bangladesh.

12.
Which city's hotel ITC Windsor has achieved World's first LEED Zero Carbon Certification?
Mumbai
Bengaluru
Delhi
Chennai
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Bengaluru's ITC Windsor creates history, becomes the world's first hotel with a LEED Zero Carbon Certification.

13.
What is the theme of Military Exercise 'SHANTIR OGROSHENA' 2021?
Responsibility first
Peace and Rights
Control the Peace
Robust Peace Keeping Operations
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme of the exercise 'SHANTIR OGROSHENA' 2021 is "Robust Peace Keeping Operations".

14.
How much amount has been released by the Finance Ministry to States under the scheme - Special Assistance to States for Capital Expenditure?
Rs 12,340 crores
Rs 11,830 crores
Rs 10,470 crores
Rs 12,720 crores
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Finance Ministry has released an amount of 11 thousand 830 crore rupees to States under the scheme - Special Assistance to States for Capital Expenditure.

15.
As per the rating agency Crisil, the Banking system's credit will grow at what percent in FY22?
9%
10%
11%
8%
Answer: Option
Explanation:
As per the ratings agency Crisil, Banking system's credit growth will almost double to 10 per cent in 2021-22 on the economic recovery and policy interventions.

16.
Which company has partnered with Google and other companies to plan two new undersea cables to connect Singapore, Indonesia, and North America?
Facebook
Microsoft
Apple
Tesla
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Facebook has planned two new undersea cables to connect Singapore, Indonesia and North America in a project with Google and regional telecommunication companies to boost internet connection capacity between the regions.

17.
The Digital Transactions through UPI in the country recorded transaction value of how much amount in March 2021?
Rs 5,03,000 crores
Rs 5,02,000 crores
Rs 5,04,000 crores
Rs 5,08,000 crores
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Digital Transactions through UPI in the country crossed another milestone last month recording transaction value of 5 lakh 4 thousand crore rupees.

18.
Which country has topped the Global Gender Gap Report 2021?
Finland
Iceland
Sweden
Norway
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Iceland has topped the index as the most gender-equal country in the world for 12th time.

19.
Which bank has joined hands with nStore to digitize offline retailers and small businesses in the country?
Equitas Small Finance Bank
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank
Jana Small Finance Bank
AU Small Finance Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Ujjivan Small Finance Bank said that it has joined hands with nStore to digitize offline retailers and small businesses in the country.

20.
Rishabh Pant has been appointed as the captain of which IPL Team?
Rajasthan Royals
Kolkata Knight Riders
Sunrisers Hyderabad
Delhi Capitals
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Rishabh Pant has been appointed as the Delhi Capitals captain for the 2021 IPL.