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Current Affairs FEB-2021

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21. “Yudh Abhyas” is a joint military exercise between India and which country?

A
China

C
Japan

D
Australia

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Correct Answer : B [USA]

Explaination : [This year, the 16th edition of India-USA joint military exercise – Yudh Abhyas would be held between February 8 and 21. This year’s exercise would be conducted at Indio-Pakistan border. The exercise aims to enhance cooperation between the two countries and will have a special focus on counter-terrorism operations.]

22. What is the new height recorded in India’s Foreign portfolio investment (FPI) , as of 2020?

A
USD 10.6 billion

B
USD 15.1 billion

C
USD 23.4 billion

D
USD 31.7 billion

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Correct Answer : D [USD 31.7 billion]

Explaination : [India’s Foreign portfolio investment (FPIs) has reached a new height as the net FPI in Indian equities crossed the mark of $31.7 billion, during the current financial year. This is the highest investment in a financial year since FY 2012-23, in India. During that year, India recorded a net FPO inflow of $25.8 billion.]

23. Which country hosted the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) Defence Ministers’ Conclave in February 2021?

A
Sri Lanka

B
India

C
Bangladesh

D
Maldives

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Correct Answer : B [India]

Explaination : [India hosted the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) Defence Ministers’ Conclave on February 4, 2021 on the side-lines of Aero India 2021 event. The broad theme of the conclave is ‘Enhanced Peace, Security and Cooperation in the Indian Ocean’. During the conclave, India announced that it is ready to supply missile systems, LCA and other weapons systems to the countries in Indian Ocean Region.]

24. Which Indian body warned against recording its sessions using mobile phones?

A
Supreme Court

B
Reserve Bank of India

C
Rajya Sabha

D
Defence Ministry

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Correct Answer : C [Rajya Sabha]

Explaination : [Rajya Sabha Chairman M. Venkaiah Naidu warned the Member of Parliaments against recording proceedings of the House on mobile phones. He also stated that such unauthorised recordings and its circulation on social media is breaching the Parliamentary privilege and contempt of the House]

25. Deposits of Lithium have been recently found in which Indian state/UT?

A
Kerala

B
Karnataka

C
Odisha

D
Bihar

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Correct Answer : B [Karnataka]

Explaination : [Researchers at the Atomic Minerals Directorate, a unit of India’s Atomic Energy Commission, have estimated deposits of Lithium in Mandya District, Karnataka. Lithium is a rare metal which is used to build batteries for electric vehicles, lithium-ion batteries, lubricating grease, high energy additives, mobile phone components etc. As per preliminary survey, reserves of 14,100 tonnes of Lithium metal have been found in the place.]

26. India recently participated in the first meeting of Joint Working Group in the field of Renewable Energy, with which country?

A
Saudi Arabia

B
Bahrain

C
France

D
Japan

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Correct Answer : B [Bahrain]

Explaination : [The first meeting of the Joint Working Group in the field of Renewable Energy between India and the Kingdom of Bahrain was held recently in virtual format A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between India and Bahrain in July 2018, for promoting bilateral cooperation in the field of Renewable Energy. The meeting focussed on enhanced cooperation in the field of solar, wind and clean hydrogen.]

27. The UN Security Council has expressed concern over the military coup in which country?

A
Chile

B
Myanmar

C
Nepal

D
Syria

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Correct Answer : B [Myanmar]

Explaination : [The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has expressed concern over the military coup in Myanmar. The United Kingdom, which is the President of the UNSC for this month, also backed the discussion on the issue. The UNSC asked the Military rulers for the release of all the detainees including the State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and President.]

28. Which state has signed MoUs with 34 aerospace and defence companies at the Aero India show?

A
Gujarat

B
Karnataka

C
Telangana

D
Odisha

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Correct Answer : B [Karnataka]

Explaination : [Karnataka signed memorandum of understanding with 34 aerospace and defence companies at the 13th edition of Aero India show. These new MoUs signed with Bengaluru based companies are expected to attract an investment of Rs 2,464 crore and generate over 6000 direct employment opportunities in the state. Karnataka accounts for over 65% of defence and aerospace exports from the country,]

29. Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Ltd (RINL), is located in which Indian state/UT?

A
Bihar

B
Jharkhand

C
Andhra Pradesh

D
Maharashtra

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Correct Answer : C [Andhra Pradesh]

Explaination : [The Cabinet has approved privatisation of Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Ltd (RINL) also called as the Vizag steel. It is located in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. RINL is a ‘Navratna’ category Public sector Enterprise, which runs the 7.3 million tonne capacity Visakhapatnam Steel Plant. The PSU has two subsidiaries namely The Orissa Minerals Development Company Ltd (OMDC) and The Bisra Stone Lime Company Ltd (BSLC).]

30. What is the theme of the ‘Financial Literacy Week 2021’?

A
Safe Internet Banking

B
Financial Literacy for kids

C
Financial Literacy amid a pandemic

D
Credit Discipline and Credit from Formal Institutions

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Correct Answer : D [Credit Discipline and Credit from Formal Institutions]

Explaination : [Reserve Bank of India leads the observance of the Financial Literacy Week since 2016, to create awareness about financial education. This year, it is being observed from February 8-12, 2021, with the theme of ‘Credit Discipline and Credit from Formal Institutions’. RBI is also conducting mass media campaigns in the month of February to promote financial awareness.]

31. Which state government launched a digital platform called ‘Knowledge Mission’, to promote employment and skilling?

A
Karnataka

B
Kerala

C
Tamil Nadu

D
Telangana

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Correct Answer : B [Kerala]

Explaination : [The Kerala state government has launched ‘Kerala Knowledge Mission’, a digital platform to provide employment and skill training. Kerala Development and Innovation Strategic Council (K-DISC), is implementing this mission. Job aspirants and educated unemployed youth would be facilitated to upskill and enhance knowledge apart from gaining employment.]

32. Where is the Brahmaputra Valley Fertilizers Corporation Limited (BVFCL) located?

A
Odisha

B
Assam

C
West Bengal

D
Jharkhand

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Correct Answer : B [Assam]

Explaination : [Brahmaputra Valley Fertilizer Corporation Limited, previously the Namrup Fertilizer Complex, is located on the bank of Dilli river, Assam. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the proposal of the Department of Fertilizers for Grant-in-aid of Rs.100 crore to BVFCL, Namrup (Assam) for smooth operations of its urea manufacturing units.]

33. Which Union Ministry announces the Index of Industrial Production (IIP)?

A
Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation

B
Ministry of Finance

C
Ministry of Corporate Affairs

D
Ministry of Heavy Industries

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Correct Answer : A [Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation]

Explaination : [Union Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) releases the Index of Industrial Production (IIP). As per the recent edition of the data, the IIP measure grew 1 per cent for December 2020. The Consumer Price Index inflation (CPI) decreased to 4.06 per cent in January 2021, due to the decline in vegetable prices.]

34. In which state the Chittaura Lake is situated?

A
Odisha

B
Andhra Pradesh

C
Madhya Pradesh

D
Uttar Pradesh

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Correct Answer : D [Uttar Pradesh]

Explaination : [Chittaura Jheel or Chittaura Lake is situated in Uttar Pradesh. A river named Teri Nadi originates from this lake. It is known for many migratory birds during August – October months. It is also an important Hindu Pilgrimage site in the state. Prime Minster Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the development works of the Chittaura Lake.]

35. The death anniversary of which leader is observed as Samarpan Diwas?

A
Atal Bihari Vajpayee

B
Mahatma Gandhi

C
Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay

D
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

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Correct Answer : C [Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay]

Explaination : [The death anniversary of Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay – 11th February, was recently observed as Samarpan Diwas. He was the co-founder of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh and the was forerunner of BJP. During the pre-independence time, he started a monthly publication named Rashtra Dharma. He was assassinated on 11th February 1968.]

36. Grand Anicut Canal system, which was making news recently, is located in which state?

A
Kerala

B
Tamil Nadu

C
Karnataka

D
Madhya Pradesh

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Correct Answer : B [Tamil Nadu]

Explaination : [Grand Anicut Canal, also called as ‘Kallanai’ is said to be the oldest water regulating structure in the world, constructed in the 2nd century A.D by the Chola King Karikal Cholan. Recently, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the extension, renovation and modernization of the Grand Anicut Canal System. The project is to be taken up at a cost of Rs 2,640 crores. He also inaugurated the 1000-Crore Discovery Campus in IIT, Chennai.]

37. Which state/UT is to establish and modernise mini-museums?

A
Rajasthan

B
Kerala

C
Tamil Nadu

D
Andhra Pradesh

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Correct Answer : B [Kerala]

Explaination : [The Kerala state Government announced that it is set to launch an initiative, to set up and modernise mini-museums. This project is spearheaded by Keralam Museum, an organisation which builds and modernises museums. The state has also launched the ‘District Heritage Museum’ and aspires to be a museum hub of the country.]

38. What is ‘INS Karanj’, which was making news recently, with reference to Indian Defence?

A
Anti-tank guided missile

B
Scorpene submarine

C
Military Tank

D
Supersonic cruise missile

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Correct Answer : B [Scorpene submarine]

Explaination : [The Indian Navy got its third Scorpene submarine, which will be commissioned in Mumbai as INS Karanj. This is a part of the six submarines, which are being constructed under Project 75. Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited has delivered three Scorpene submarines to the Indian Navy named Khanderi, Kalvari and Karanj.]

39. Which institution releases the data on the credit and deposit measures of banks in India?

A
Finance Ministry

B
Reserve Bank of India

C
NITI Aayog

D
Asian Development Bank

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Correct Answer : B [Reserve Bank of India]

Explaination : [The Reserve Bank of India releases data on the measures of the credit and deposit of banks across the country. In the latest edition of the data, Bank credit grew 5.93 per cent to Rs 107.05 lakh crore, while deposits rose 11.06 per cent to Rs 147.98 lakh crore. During the first nine months of the current fiscal year, bank credit rose by 3.2 per cent and deposits by 8.5 per cent.]

40. Which country is to host a virtual SAARC meet to discuss on management and response of Covid-19?

A
Nepal

B
India

C
Sri Lanka

D
Afghanistan

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Correct Answer : B [India]

Explaination : [India is set to host a virtual South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) meet to discuss on management and response of Covid-19 pandemic. This health secretary-level meet virtually with other SAARC countries, will be conducted as a virtual workshop to exchange best practices amid the pandemic. In 2014, Nepal hosted a SAARC leaders’ summit, which was the most recent meeting of the countries.]