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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • April 6, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
The Paytm Money opened its development and technology centre in which city?
Pune
Lucknow
Noida
Mumbai
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Digital financial services platform Paytm has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary Paytm Money has launched its technology development and innovation centre in Pune.

2.
Who has been appointed as chairman of Capacity Building Commission/Mission Karmayogi?
Praveen Pardeshi
Adil Zainulbhai
Taraknath Banerjee
Shivam Dubey
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The government has approved a commission under National Programme for Civil Services Capacity Building, also known as 'Mission Karmayogi', to train civil servants at all levels.

3.
Who has won the gold medal at the South Asian Wushu Championship?
Pooja Kadian
Aniyan Midhun
Poonam Khatri
Narender Grewal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Aniyan Midhun of Nattika has won the gold at the South Asian Wushu Championship that concluded in Nepal.

4.
Which nation's Foreign Minister has arrived in India for a two-day visit?
Japan
Australia
Russia
France
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is set to arrive in India for a two-day bilateral visit.

5.
The UNESCAP has projected India's GDP growth how much percent for FY22?
10%
7%
6%
8%
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) has expects the Indian economy to grow 7% in FY22.

6.
Which female actor has won the SAG Award for outstanding performance in a leading role at 27th Screen Actors Guild Awards?
Viola Davis
Carey Mulligan
Vanessa Kirby
Frances McDormand
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Viola Davis has won the SAG Award for outstanding performance in a leading role at 27th Screen Actors Guild Awards.

7.
Which bank has become the first bank to partner with PhonePe to issue FASTags?
Dena Bank
HDFC Bank
ICICI Bank
YES Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The ICICI Bank has become the first bank to partner with PhonePe for the issuance of FASTag.

8.
Which state government has announced COVID-19 vaccination for journalists?
Punjab
Uttarakhand
Maharashtra
Uttar Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Uttarakhand state government has declared journalists as "frontline workers" and announced COVID-19 vaccination for them without any age restrictions.

9.
Which state government has launched a unique gift scheme to promote covid vaccination in the state?
Odisha
Andhra Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh
Bihar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Uttar Pradesh government has launched a unique gift scheme to promote covid vaccination in the state.

10.
Who has been appointed as the brand ambassador of Digit Insurance?
Cheteshwar Pujara
Rishabh Pant
Virat Kohli
MS Dhoni
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Digit Insurance has roped in cricketer Virat Kohli as its brand ambassador. Kohli has also invested in Digit Insurance in the past.

11.
Which nation's women's cricket team has created the world record for registering the most consecutive ODI wins?
England
New Zealand
Australia
India
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Meg Lanning-led Australian women's cricket team created the world record for registering the most consecutive ODI wins.

12.
Which program was launched by the NITI Aayog to promote and support deep science-based startups?
AIM MASTER
AIM HIGH
AIM PRIME
AIM SCIENCE
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The NITI Aayog has launched AIM-PRIME (Atal Innovation Mission) programme to promote and support science-based deep-tech startups & ventures across India.

13.
The World Bank & AIIB has approved a loan for Rs.219 crore Drinking Water Project in which state?
Kerala
Karnataka
Goa
Punjab
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Bank and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank has approved loan for USD 300 million (about Rs 2,190 crore) canal-based drinking water projects in Punjab.

14.
The central government has decided to retain what percent of inflation target for 2021-2026?
2.5%
3%
5%
4%
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Centre has decided to retain the inflation target of 4%, with a tolerance band of +/- 2 percentage points for the Monetary Policy Committee of the RBI for the coming five years.

15.
Which country has topped in the Prime Time for Real-Time report 2021?
India
China
Canada
France
Answer: Option
Explanation:
According to the report 'Prime-Time for Real Time'-2021 launched by ACI Worldwide and GlobalData, India with 25.5 Billion transactions topped the list of countries.

16.
Which film has won the top honor of outstanding performance by a cast in a motion picture at the 27th Screen Actors Guild Awards?
One Night in Miami
Da 5 Bloods
Minari
The Trial of the Chicago
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Trial of the Chicago has won the top honor of outstanding performance by a cast in a motion picture at 27th Screen Actors Guild Awards.

17.
Which ministry has approved the National Policy for Rare Diseases, 2021?
AYUSH Ministry
Health Ministry
Tourism Ministry
Culture Ministry
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, The Union Health & Family Welfare Minister has approved the "National Policy for Rare Diseases 2021".

18.
Biswabhusan Harichandan has received the Kalinga Ratna award. He is the governor of which state?
Andhra Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh
Bihar
Odisha
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Andhra Pradesh Governor Biswa Bhusan Harichandan has been conferred the 'Kalinga Ratna' award for the year 2021.

19.
What is the world Merchandise Trade volume growth for 2021, projected by WTO?
8%
9%
8.5%
3%
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Trade Organization has revised upwards its prediction for global merchandise trade volume growth in 2021 to 8 per cent.

20.
Who is the author of the book titled - Neelimarani: My Mother, My Hero?
Arundhati Roy
Vikram Seth
Khushwant Singh
Achyuta Samanta
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Dr. Achyuta Samanta is the author of book titled Neelimarani: My Mother, My Hero.