Current Affairs Quiz - April, 2021
11. Which cryptocurrency exchange, has launched NFT (non-fungible tokens) marketplace for Indian artists and creators?
[A] WazirX
[B] Coinbase
[C] Libra
[D] BitFlyer
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Correct Answer: A [WazirX]
Notes:
The Indian cryptocurrency exchange, WazirX has recently launched a NFT (non-fungible tokens) market place for Indian artists and creators.
Under this mechanism, Indian artists can place their digital assets (art piece, audio files, videos etc) for auction over the blockchain-based NFT marketplace to earn royalty. This is said to be India’s first NFT marketplace.
12. Who has been appointed as the head of the BCCI’s Anti-Corruption Unit?
[A] Shabir Hussein Shekhadam Khandwawala
[B] VK Singh
[C] Ajay Kumar Bhalla
[D] Vijay Kumar
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Correct Answer: A [Shabir Hussein Shekhadam Khandwawala]
Notes:
Shabir Hussein Shekhadam Khandwawala- former DGP of Gujarat, has been appointed as the head of the BCCI’s Anti-Corruption Unit. He succeeds Ajit Singh, whose term ended in March 2021.
Khandwawala is a 1973 batch IPS officer and retired from his IPS service in 2010. He has been appointed ahead of the IPL beginning April 9.
13. Benjamin Netanyahu is set to form a new Government in which country?
[A] Italy
[B] Israel
[C] Afghanistan
[D] Iran
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Correct Answer: B [Israel]
Notes:
Israel’s longest-serving leader and the incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu received a mandate from Israel’s president to form a new government.
Israel’s election on March 23, was its fourth in two years and ended with an inconclusive election. Netanyahu was in power consecutively since 2009, and now has 28 days to form a new Government.
14. The President of which country has approved a law, permitting him to hold office for 12 more years?
[A] China
[B] North Korea
[C] Russia
[D] USA
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Correct Answer: C [Russia]
Notes:
The President of Russia Vladimir Putin has recently approved a legislation that allows him to hold office for an additional two “six-year term”. The President, who is in power for the last 2 decades, can remain in power till 2036 (up to his age of 80 years).
This change is a part of constitutional reforms brought by Putin last year.
15. The Barakah nuclear power plant, which started its commercial operation recently, is situated in which country?
[A] Qatar
[B] UAE
[C] Saudi Arabia
[D] Kuwait
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Correct Answer: B [UAE]
Notes:
The Barakah nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates is the first nuclear power station in the Arab world.
The nuclear power plant located in Abu Dhabi started commercial operations recently. As per the country’s leaders, the first megawatt from the nuclear plant has entered the national power grid. It was opened in the year 2019.
16. Which institution announced that it favoured adoption of Global minimum tax on corporate profits?
[A] World Bank
[B] IMF
[C] ADB
[D] UNDESA
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Correct Answer: B [IMF]
Notes:
The Chief Economist of the International Monetary Fund Gita Gopinath announced that the IMF has favoured adoption of a global minimum tax on corporate profits.
She also highlighted that tax avoidance is a troubling issue for the global economy. The disparities in national corporate tax rates has resulted in significant tax shifting and tax avoidance, which again results in reduced social welfare spending.
17. What was the target for number of houses in the 1st phase of PMAY- Gramin?
[A] 1 crore
[B] 75 lakhs
[C] 60 lakhs
[D] 50 lakhs
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Correct Answer: A [1 crore]
Notes:
Under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G), 92% target of completion has been achieved in the 1st phase of the scheme.
A target of 1 crore houses was set for completion in the 1st phase of the scheme- from 2016-17 to 2018-19. It aims constructing 2.95 crore PMAY-G houses with all basic amenities by the year 2021-22.
18. Which Indian state has been reported to have been affected by the second wave of bird flu?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Himachal Pradesh
[D] Assam
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Correct Answer: C [Himachal Pradesh]
Notes:
The state of Himachal Pradesh has been reported to be affected by second wave of bird flu. Recently, 100 migratory birds have died in Pong Dam Lake in Kangra district of the state.
The National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases situated in Bhopal, has confirmed the presence of H5N8 avian influenza among dead birds. It is said that this strain is different from the H5N1 that was detected earlier this year.
19. What is the outlay of “National Programme on High Efficiency Solar PV Modules”?
[A] Rs.500 crore
[B] Rs.1000 crore
[C] Rs.4000 crore
[D] Rs.4500 crore
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Correct Answer: D [Rs.4500 crore]
Notes:
The Union Cabinet has recently approved the “National Programme on High Efficiency Solar PV Modules”, which is a Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme.
The total outlay of this scheme is Rs.4500 crore. It will support manufacturing of Solar PV Modules and reduce import dependence. This scheme aims to add an additional 10-thousand-MegaWatt manufacturing capacity.
20. Which Ministry along with the Ministry of Food Processing Industries will converge to implement “Pradhan Mantri Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises Scheme”?
[A] Ministry of Agriculture
[B] Ministry of Home Affairs
[C] Ministry of Rural Development
[D] Ministry of Commerce
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Correct Answer: C [Ministry of Rural Development]
Notes:
The Union Ministry of Food Processing Industries and the Ministry of Rural Development has agreed to converge for successful implementation of Pradhan Mantri Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises Scheme.
Under the convergence, MoFPI and DAY NRLM (Ministry of Rural Development) agreed to work together on implementation of PM-FME to support Self Help Groups (SHGs) in food processing.
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