Daily Current Affairs Quiz: January 07, 2021
January 7, 2021 May 21, 2021
1. A three-judge bench headed by Justice A M Khanwilkar delivered verdict on which case, by 2:1 majority?
[A] Hathras Case
[B] Central Vista Project Case
[C] Ayodhya Land Case
[D] Covid-19 vaccination case
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Correct Answer: B [Central Vista Project Case]
Notes:
The Supreme Court’s three-judge bench headed by Justice A M Khanwilkar delivered its verdict on Central Vista Project Case.
The bench approved the re-development project by a 2:1 majority and upheld the exercise of power by the Centre as just and valid. It also confirmed the modifications in the change in land use and the recommendations of the environmental committee.
2. As per the recent statement of UNICEF, which country recorded the highest number of births on the New Year’s Day?
[A] China
[B] India
[C] United States
[D] Indonesia
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Correct Answer: B [India]
Notes:
According to the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF), over 371,500 babies were born on New Year’s Day across the world.
It also revealed that India has recorded the highest number of births at around 60,000. India is followed by China, Nigeria and Pakistan. It also estimated that 140 million children are estimated to be born in 2021 with average life expectancy of 84 years.
3. ‘Freight Business Development Portal’, which was making news, was launched by which Union Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
[B] Ministry of Railways
[C] Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development
[D] Ministry of MSME
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Railways]
Notes:
Union Minister of Railways Piyush Goyal has recently launched the Freight Business Development Portal.
The portal aims to reduce the costs for logistics providers, provide online tracking facility for suppliers and to simplify the process of goods transportation. The portal, which aims to improve ease of doing business, can be accessed via the Indian Railways website.
4. What is the name of the webinar serried launched by the Commerce Ministry, along with NPC and QCI?
[A] Atmanirbhar Industries
[B] Udyog Marathon
[C] MSME Marathon
[D] Self-Reliance Series
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Correct Answer: B [Udyog Marathon]
Notes:
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, is organizing ‘Udyog Manthan’, in association with Quality Council of India, National Productivity Council, and major Industry bodies
It is a series of sector-specific webinars to promote the quality and productivity in Indian Industries. The webinar marathon focussing on both manufacturing and services is being held from January 4, 2021 to March 2, 2021.
5. Which organisation has issued a Statement on Climate of India during 2020?
[A] India Meteorological Department
[B] Ministry of Earth Sciences
[C] Indian Institute of Tropical Studies
[D] DRDO
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Correct Answer: A [India Meteorological Department]
Notes:
The Climate Research and Services (CRS) of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has released a Statement on Climate of India during 2020.
As per the statement, the annual mean land surface air temperature over India was above normal during the year 2020. The year 2020 was also named the eighth warmest year on record.
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