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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • April 18, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
ReNew Power pledges to achieve net-zero emissions by which year?
2030
2025
2050
2035
Answer: Option
Explanation:
ReNew Power, India's leading renewable energy company, announced its commitment to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

2.
Elista has announced which cricketer is its brand ambassador?
M S Dhoni
Virat Kohli
R Ashwin
Suresh Raina
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Elista, a brand backed by the prestigious TeknoDome Group has announced the ace cricketer Suresh Raina as its brand ambassador.

3.
G.V.G. Krishnamurty has passed away, he served in which position in India?
Election Commissioner
Chief of Army Staff
Home Minister
President
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Former Election Commissioner of India G.V.G. Krishnamurty has passed away due to age-related ailments. He was 86.

4.
SwitchON Foundation has partnered with which bank for the promotion of solar pumps?
State Bank of India
Canara Bank
Bank of Baroda
Punjab National Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The sun shines brighter for small and marginal farmers in India as SwitchON Foundation has partnered with Punjab National Bank for the promotion of solar pumps.

5.
What was the theme of the IAF Commanders' Conference 2021 (AFCC-21)?
Reorienting for the Future
Enhancing our operational capability in the short and long term
IAF in the Next Decade
Aircraft and Systems Maintenance and Operational and Training Issues
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme of the IAF Commanders' Conference 2021 was 'Reorienting for the Future'.

6.
Which bank executed its first trade borrowing transaction linked to SOFR?
ICICI Bank
Karnataka Bank
Yes Bank
Axis Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Private sector lender Yes Bank has executed its first Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) linked transaction.

7.
Receivables Exchange of India Ltd (RXIL), the leading invoice discounting platform for MSMEs, has crossed monthly transaction volumes of how much crore in the month of March?
Rs 2000cr
Rs 500 cr
Rs 1000 cr
Rs 800cr
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Receivables Exchange of India Ltd (RXIL), leading invoice discounting platform for MSMEs, said it has crossed monthly transaction volumes of Rs 1,000 crore in the month of March.

8.
Which film has won Best Film Award in BAFTA Awards 2021?
Soul
Nomadland
The Present
Promising Young woman
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 74th British Academy Film Awards is being held over two nights for the first time. The opening night ceremony was held virtually from London's Royal Albert Hall. Best Film: Nomadland

9.
When is Save the Elephant Day is being celebrated every year?
April 15
April 14
April 17
April 16
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Save the Elephant Day is celebrated on April 16 every year to raise awareness about the dangers elephants face and various difficulties they have to overcome to live.

10.
Who inaugurated three path-breaking initiatives for the National Internet Exchange of India, NIXI?
Sanjay Dhotre
Piyush Goyal
Ajay Prakash Sawhney
Ravi Shankar Prasad
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology Ajay Prakash Sawhney inaugurated three path breaking initiatives for National Internet Exchange of India, NIXI.

11.
Padma Shri winning Dr. Kakarla Subba Rao, who has passed away was known for his work in which branch of medicine?
Neurology
Radiology
Oncology
Cardiology
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Renowned radiologist, Dr. Kakarla Subba Rao, who served as the first director of Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS), Hyderabad, has passed away. He was 96.

12.
Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) and Embassy of which Country in India signed an agreement to jointly work towards promoting innovation and entrepreneurship?
Sweden
Australia
China
Denmark
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Government think-tank Niti Aayog's Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) and Embassy of Denmark in India signed an agreement to jointly work towards promoting innovation and entrepreneurship among aspiring entrepreneurs.

13.
What is the theme for 2021 World Hemophilia Day?
Get + Involved
Adapting to Change: Sustaining care in a new world
Outreach and Identification
Sharing Knowledge Makes us Stronger
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme for 2021 World Hemophilia Day is "Adapting to Change: Sustaining care in a new world".

14.
Which day of the year is observed as World Hemophilia Day?
April 17
April 14
April 16
April 15
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Every year the World Hemophilia Day is observed internationally on April 17 to raise awareness and understanding about hemophilia and other bleeding disorders.

15.
Which country became the first country to introduce climate change law for financial firms?
Australia
Switzerland
Russia
New Zealand
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The New Zealand becomes the first country to introduce a law that will require financial firms to explain how they would manage climate-related risks and opportunities.

16.
Which organization has rolled out Rs. 10,000-crore 'Special Refinance Facility-2021' (SRF-2021) to provide short-term refinance support to housing finance companies (HFCs)?
NHB
RBI
SEBI
NABARD
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The National Housing Bank (NHB) has rolled out a Rs. 10,000-crore 'Special Refinance Facility-2021' (SRF-2021) to provide short term refinance support to housing finance companies (HFCs) and other eligible Primary Lending Institutions (PLIs).

17.
Himachal Day is observed on which day?
16 April
15 April
14 April
17 April
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Every year April 15 is observed as Himachal Day.

18.
IRDAI has notified the extension of its sandbox regulations by how many years?
3 years
2 years
4 years
5 years
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) notified the extension of its sandbox regulations by another two years to enable the completion of the experiment of the existing sandbox proposals and also to allow new sandbox proposals for the experiment.

19.
Ranjit Sinha, who has died at the age of 68, was the former head of which organization?
Central Reserve Police Force
State Bank of India
Central Bureau of Investigation
Reserve Bank of India
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Former Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Director Ranjit Sinha has passed away following COVID-19 related cause. He was 68.

20.
Which district of Jammu and Kashmir has bagged top position at the National level for successfully implementing Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) during 2020-21?
Reasi
Kathua
Udhampur
Mirpur
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Udhampur district of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has bagged top position at National level for successfully implementing Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) during 2020-21.