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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • April 25, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
The World Day For Animals In Laboratories (WDAIL) is marked annually on which date?
22 April
21 April
24 April
23 April
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Day For Animals In Laboratories (WDAIL); also known as World Lab Animal Day or World Day for Laboratory Animals, is observed every year on 24 April.

2.
The International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace is observed globally on which day?
24 April
21 April
23 April
22 April
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace is marked on 24 April since 2019.

3.
In India, which day is celebrated as the National Panchayati Raj Day?
23 April
21 April
22 April
24 April
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In India, the National Panchayati Raj Day (National Local Self-Government day) is observed annually on 24 April by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj to celebrate the Panchayati Raj System in the country.

4.
Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2021 was held in which country?
Russia
Pakistan
China
Bangladesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The opening ceremony of the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2021 was held in Boao, south China's Hainan Province.

5.
Which payment bank has become the 1st to enable Rs.2 lakh day end balance account limit?
Paytm
Airtel
Fino
India Post
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Airtel Payments Bank is now the first payments bank in the country to enable an amount of ? 2 lakh of day-end account balance limit.

6.
What is the revised GDP growth rate projection for India in FY22 by SBI Research?
10.4%
9.5%
11%
12%
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The State Bank of India (SBI) Research has revised India's GDP growth rate for FY22 (2021-22) to 10.4%.

7.
RBI has allowed banks to pay dividends on equity shares for FY21 up to a maximum of what percent of the prescribed dividend payout ratio?
40%
50%
75%
25%
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The new notification of RBI allows commercial banks to pay dividends not more than 50 percent of the amount determined as per the dividend payout ratio prescribed.

8.
Which state has released the 1st installment of Rs.672 crores under Jagananna Vidya Deevena Scheme?
Karnataka
Bihar
Kerala
Andhra Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has released the first installment worth Rs 672 crores under the Jagananna Vidya Deevena Scheme for the year 2021-22.

9.
India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) has revised the GDP growth projection for India at which percent in FY22?
11%
12.5%
10.1%
9.9%
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) has revised downwards the GDP growth forecast of India in FY22 (2021-22) to 10.1 percent.

10.
The World Veterinary Day is observed on which date?
Fourth Friday of April
Fourth Sunday of April
Fourth Saturday of April
Fourth Thursday of April
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Veterinary Day is observed on the Fourth Saturday of April every year. In 2021, the day falls on April 24, 2021.

11.
Which country ranked last in the Global Energy Transition Index (ETI) 2021?
Zambia
Botswana
South Africa
Zimbabwe
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Zimbabwe (115) is the last ranked country in the Global Energy Transition Index.

12.
Shravan Rathod, a well-known face in Bollywood has passed away. He was a veteran of which field?
Music Composer
Singer
Actor
Filmmaker
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Veteran music composer Shravan Rathod of Nadeem-Shravan fame has passed away due to corona virus complications. He was 66.

13.
India won 11 medals at the 2021 AIBA Youth World Boxing Championships including 8 golds and 3 bronze. The event was held in which country?
Russia
Poland
Italy
Germany
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The India has won 11 medals at the 2021 AIBA Youth World Boxing Championships including 8 golds and 3 bronze. The 2021 AIBA Youth World Boxing Championships was held in Kielce, Poland.

14.
What was the profession of Amit Mistry, who has passed away?
Actor
Filmmaker
Politician
Sportsman
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Popular Gujarati and Hindi film actor Amit Mistry, who was last seen in Amazon Prime Video series "Bandish Bandits", has passed away following cardiac arrest. He was 47.

15.
RBI has approved the appointment of Atanu Chakraborty as the part-time Chairman of which bank?
ICICI Bank
Axis Bank
Kotak Mahindra Bank
HDFC Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The RBI has approved the appointment of former Economic Affairs Secretary, Atanu Chakraborty, as the part time chairman and additional independent director of the private sector lender HDFC Bank.

16.
What is the World Book Capital for 2021?
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tbilisi, Georgia
Athens, Greece
Conakry, Guinea
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Book Capital for 2021 is Tbilisi, Georgia.

17.
What is the theme of "Leaders' Summit on Climate 2021??
Our Collective Sprint to 2030
Change the system, not the climate
Realizing Opportunities of the 21st Century For All
Climate change, enhancing climate actions
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme of the "Leaders' Summit on Climate 2021? is Our Collective Sprint to 2030.

18.
Name the Indian bureaucrat who has recently been appointed as the external auditor of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)?
K. K. Venugopal
Rajiv Mehrishi
GC Murmu
Manoj Sinha
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The India's Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) GC Murmu has been chosen as the external auditor of the Hague-based Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW).

19.
Who has been sworn in as the new Chairperson of the industry body NASSCOM for 2021-22?
Kris Gopalakrishnan
Punit Renjen
Rekha M. Menon
N. S. Raghavan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Rekha M Menon has been appointed as the Chairperson of the National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM), the apex IT industry body, for 2021-22.

20.
Who is the author of the e-book 'Climate Change Explained - for one and all'?
Sumaira Abdulali
Kailash Satyarthi
Aakash Ranison
Disha Ravi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The climate activist-author Aakash Ranison, has come out with a new e-book titled "Climate Change Explained - for one and all", on the occasion of Earth Day.