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Current Affairs JAN-2021

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241. ‘Dheeiyan Di Lohri’ and ‘BASERA’ are the recently launched scheme of which Indian state?

A
Rajasthan

B
Punjab

C
Uttar Pradesh

D
Bihar

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Correct Answer : B [Punjab]

Explaination : [The Chief Minister of Punjab, Captain Amarinder Singh announces several welfare schemes for the state. He also dedicated the January month to girl child through ‘Dheeiyan Di Lohri’ programme. He also announced to provide free sanitary pads for girl students of high schools and colleges. ‘BASERA’ scheme was also announced for slum dwellers.]

242. Which is the second Indian company to reach the market capitalisation of Rs 12 lakh crore?

B
HDFC

D
ICICI

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Correct Answer : C [TCS]

Explaination : [The market capitalisation of Tata Consultancy Services has recently touched Rs 12 lakh crore, after the company poster its strongest growth in third-quarter. The profits of the company increased by 7.1 per cent on a year-on-year basis. Reliance Industries (RIL) became the first Indian company to achieve this feat of Rs 12 lakh crore m-cap, in July 2020.]

243. Where is the stockpile of Ebola vaccine established by the International Coordinating Group on Vaccine Provision (ICG)?

A
India

C
China

D
Switzerland

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Correct Answer : D [Switzerland]

Explaination : [The International Coordinating Group on Vaccine Provision (ICG) – which includes WHO, UNICEF, International Federation of Red Cross & Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), and Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) have established a stockpile of Ebola vaccine. The stockpile is located at Switzerland and the vaccines are kept ready to be shipped to countries for emergency response.]

244. Rushikulya beach, which was making news recently, is located in which Indian state/UT?

A
Maharashtra

B
Odisha

C
Andhra Pradesh

D
Kerala

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Correct Answer : B [Odisha]

Explaination : [The Zoological Survey of India has started tagging endangered olive ridley turtles in the Rushikulya beach, one of the largest mass-nesting sites for the turtles. Six turtles floating in the deep water of the Bay of Bengal were attached with tags and released them back. This will enable them to track the migration path of the turtles. The ZSI is also set to tag 30,000 turtles.]

245. The Prime Minister of India recently laid foundation stone of Metro Service and flagged off eight trains in which State?

A
Uttar Pradesh

B
Bihar

C
Gujarat

D
Madhya Pradesh

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Correct Answer : C [Gujarat]

Explaination : [The Prime Minster of India Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of Ahmedabad Metro Rail Project (Phase-II) and Surat Metro Rail Project. The Metro Projects are said to be environment friendly ‘Mass Rapid Transit Systems’. The Prime Minister also flagged off 8 trains connecting Kevadiya in Gujarat, where the Statue of Unity is located, to various parts of the country.]

246. As per the RBI’s recent announcement, how many banks in India are classified as Domestic systemically important banks (D-SIBs)?

B
Three

C
Five

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Correct Answer : B [Three]

Explaination : [The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has retained State Bank of India, ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank as domestic systemically important banks (D-SIBs), by data collected as on March 31, 2020. D-SIBs are also called as the banks which are considered as “too big to fail” meaning its failure will impact the country significantly. As per the D-SIB framework, RBI declares the names of the D-SIB banks and fixes additional common equity requirement.]

247. Which institution is to develop India’s first indigenous flow diverter stent, used to reduce chances of Stroke?

A
Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology

B
Agharkar Research Institute, Pune

C
Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Mohali

D
North East Centre for Technology Application & Reach

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Correct Answer : A [Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology]

Explaination : [Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), an autonomous institute of the Department of Science & Technology (DST), has entered into Technology Transfer Agreements with Pune-based Biorad Medisys for two biomedical implant devices. The institution is to develop India’s first indigenous flow diverter stent, used to reduce chances of Stroke. It is used to divert blood flow from localized ballooning of the brain’s arteries. Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) Occluder is also to be developed via this agreement.]

248. Seven countries including Iran have lost the right to vote in which organisation?

A
United Nations General Assembly

B
International Court of Justice

C
World Health Organisation

D
World Bank

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Correct Answer : A [United Nations General Assembly]

Explaination : [Seven countries including Iran have recently lost their right to vote in the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). As the countries have not paid their dues more than two years, seven countries including Iran, Niger, Libya, the Central African Republic, Congo Brazzaville, South Sudan and Zimbabwe lost their voting rights as per the UN Charter.]

249. Which company has signed pact with Airports Authority of India (AAI) to manage three airports including that in Thiruvananthapuram?

A
Reliance Group

B
Adani Group

C
Tata Group

D
Larsen & Toubro

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Correct Answer : B [Adani Group]

Explaination : [The Adani Group recently signed a concession agreement with the Airports Authority of India (AAI) for the operation, development and management of three airports. The airports include those at Jaipur, Guwahati and Thiruvananthapuram. The Adani Enterprises won the bid before two years. It is to take the airports within six months and will manage, develop and operate the airports for 50 years.]

250. Which company has partnered with French publishers, to make digital copyright payments for online news content?

A
Facebook

B
Google

C
Amazon

D
Walmart

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Correct Answer : B [Google]

Explaination : [Technology major Google has signed a deal with a group of French publishers which will enable the company make digital copyright payments for online news content. France became the first country to adopt new European Union copyright rules, which aims to ensure media are paid for original content, typically news, offered online by tech giants such as Google and Facebook.]

251. The Sensex of India has crossed which milestone mark recently?

A
30,000

B
40,000

C
50,000

D
75,000

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Correct Answer : C [50,000]

Explaination : [The domestic capital market, denoted by SENSEX has touched a new height of 50,000 mark for the first time ever. The Sensex was launched in 1986 as the country’s first equity index. The index commenced operations with 124 points. It reached 1000 points in 1990 and has grown at a compounded annual growth rate of 15.9% to reach 50,000 points in 2021.]

252. Ayushman CAPF scheme is a joint initiative of National Health Authority (NHA) and which Ministry?

A
Ministry of Defence

B
Ministry of Home Affairs

C
Ministry of Education

D
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

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Correct Answer : B [Ministry of Home Affairs]

Explaination : [Union Home Minster Amit Shah launched Ayushman CAPF scheme, which will benefit around 10 lakh personnel of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and their family members. The scheme is a joint initiative of National Health Authority (NHA) with the Ministry of Home Affairs. Cashless and paperless medical treatment will be given to the beneficiaries at 24,000 hospitals in the country.]

253. India celebrates National Voters Day on January 25, to commemorate which event?

A
Universal Adult Franchise

B
First Independent Elections

C
Foundation of Election Commission of India

D
Adaptation of Constitution

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Correct Answer : C [Foundation of Election Commission of India]

Explaination : [India celebrates National Voters Day on January 25 every year to commemorate the foundation day of the Election Commission of India. The Election Commission of India (ECI) was founded in 1950 on the same day and this occasion was first celebrated in 2011. This year’s theme is “Making Our Voters Empowered, Vigilant, Safe and Informed”. ECI launched e-EPIC (Electronic Electoral Photo Identity Card), as a part of celebration.]

254. Which organization has issued Purple Notice to member countries against investment frauds via dating applications?

A
UNFCCC

B
International Court of Justice

C
World Trade Organization

D
Interpol

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Correct Answer : D [Interpol]

Explaination : [The Interpol has issued “Purple Notice” to all its member countries. The notice warns all the member countries against investment frauds via dating applications. It has been stated that artificial romance is established with users of the apps in the initial stages and once a certain level of trust is achieved, criminals encourage users to join ponzi investment schemes.]

255. ‘Recover and revitalise education for the COVID-19 generation’ is the theme of which special day observed on January 24, 2021?

A
National Girl Child Day

B
International Education Day

C
International Children’s Day

D
World Day against Child Employment

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Correct Answer : B [International Education Day]

Explaination : [January 24 is observed as ‘International Education Day’ globally to highlight the role of education for peace and development. The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution co-authored by Nigeria and 58 other member states in 2018, which sought for political will to support inclusive and quality education for all. This year, the day was observed on the theme ‘Recover and revitalise education for the COVID-19 generation’.]

256. Which Indian city recently unveiled a first-of-its kind Young Readers’ Boat Library?

A
Mumbai

B
Kolkata

C
Ahmedabad

D
Cochin

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Correct Answer : B [Kolkata]

Explaination : [The West Bengal Transport Corporation in association with a heritage book store has launched a Young Readers’ Boat Library. Under the initiative, children can choose from a selection of 500 titles in English and Bengali on cruising on the waters of Hooghly river on a three-hour-long trip.]

257. Which institution released the ‘National Non-communicable Disease Monitoring Survey (NNMS)’?

A
National Health Authority

B
NITI Aayog

C
Health Ministry

D
ICMR

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Correct Answer : C [Health Ministry]

Explaination : [The Union Health Ministry released the ‘National Non-communicable Disease Monitoring Survey (NNMS)’, conducted during the period of 2017–18 As per the survey, two in five adults have three or more risk factors for non-communicable diseases (NCD) in India. ‘Framework for Telemedicine use in Management of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke in India’ was launched.]

258. Which Indian company has emerged as the 5th strongest brand, as per the Brand Finance’s Global 500 ranking?

A
Reliance Jio

B
Infosys

D
Indian Oil

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Correct Answer : A [Reliance Jio]

Explaination : [As per the Brand Finance’s Global 500 ranking, India’s Reliance Jio owned by Mukesh Ambani has emerged as the fifth strongest brand globally. The list is topped by WeChat followed by Ferrari and Russian Bank Sber. Coco Cola is ranked 4th in the chart. Reliance Jio has achieved this fete, despite being founded only a few years ago in 2016.]

259. Two Industrial Corridor nodes at Krishnapatnam and Tumakuru, have been approved under which Industrial corridor?

A
Amritsar-Kolkata Industrial Corridor

B
Bengaluru-Mumbai Industrial Corridor

C
Chennai-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor

D
Vizag-Chennai Industrial Corridor

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Correct Answer : C [Chennai-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor]

Explaination : [The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has recently approved industrial corridor nodes at Andhra Pradesh’s Krishnapatnam and Karnataka’s Tumakuru. The nodes are approved under the Chennai-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor (CBIC). The project cost of the former node is approved at Rs 2139 crores and the latter is Rs 1701 crores. This will create huge employment opportunities, state-of-the-art infrastructure and connectivity.]

260. Which Indian armed force has created a first-of-its kind ‘Human rights cell’?

A
Indian Navy

B
Indian Army

C
Indian Coast Guard

D
Indian Air Force

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Correct Answer : B [Indian Army]

Explaination : [The Indian Army has created a new human rights cell for the first time in the history. Its aims is to provide more transparency and probity in its functioning in disturbed areas like Jammu and Kashmir and the northeast. Major General Gautam Chauhan has taken charge as the first additional Director General (human rights) and will report directly to the Army vice-chief.]