Current Affairs Quiz - April, 2021
11. As per the World Trade Organisation, what is the global merchandise trade volume growth in 2021 and 2022 respectively?
[A] 4 per cent; 2 per cent
[B] 6 per cent; 3 per cent
[C] 8 per cent; 4 per cent
[D] 10 per cent; 5 per cent
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Correct Answer: C [8 per cent; 4 per cent]
Notes:
The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has revised its global merchandise trade volume growth in 2021 and 2022 to 8 per cent and 4 percent respectively.
Earlier in October 2020, WTO has predicted 7.2 per cent growth. The slow down of 4 per cent in 2022 is due to the continued effects of pandemic. The report also highlighted that much of global import demand will be met by Asia.
12. Which group of companies has become 3rd in India to cross USD 100 billion in market capitalisation?
[A] Reliance
[B] Tata
[C] Microsoft
[D] Adani
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Correct Answer: D [Adani]
Notes:
Gautam Adani’s Adani group of companies has become the 3rd in India to cross $100 billion in market capitalisation, after Tata Group and Reliance Group.
The total market capitalisation of Adani group’s 6 listed companies touched Rs.7.84 lakh crore or $106.8 billion, according to stock exchange data.
13. Longi Green Energy, which is considered to be the world’s biggest solar company, belongs to which country?
[A] Japan
[B] China
[C] Germany
[D] Italy
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Correct Answer: B [China]
Notes:
Longi Green Energy Technology Co., of China is the world’s biggest solar energy company. The company has entered into the hydrogen market recently.
The company has formed a sister concern named Xi’an Longi Hydrogen Technology Co and the founder of Longi Green Energy Technology Co – Li Zhenguo, will serve as the chairman for the new entity.
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. Who has been appointed as the new Chairman and Managing Director of SIDBI?
[A] Rajnish Kumar
[B] S Ramann
[C] Arundhati Bhattacharya
[D] R Gandhi
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Correct Answer: B [S Ramann]
Notes:
The Government has appointed S Ramann as the new Chairman and Managing Director of Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI).
Banks Board Bureau had recommended his name for the post and the appointment is for a period of three years. Ramann is an Indian Audit & Accounts Service officer, is currently the CEO of National E-Governance Services Ltd.
17. With reference to astronomy, what is ‘Osiris’, that was seen in the news recently?
[A] Meteor
[B] Black Hole
[C] Exo-Planet
[D] Asteroid
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Correct Answer: C [Exo-Planet]
Notes:
‘Osiris’, which is officially called HD 209458 b, is the first-ever planet the astronomers have spotted beyond the Earth’s solar system.
As per a new study published in Nature, it has been found that six chemicals are present in the atmosphere of Osiris. The composition of the chemicals confirm that the exoplanet is over 100 times farther than its current position, when it came into existence.
18. Sputnik V, the Covid-19 vaccine, which was approved by the Indian Experts panel, was launched by which country?
[A] China
[B] Russia
[C] Germany
[D] UAE
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Correct Answer: B [Russia]
Notes:
The Subject expert committee recommended the emergency use of Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine in India.
Now, the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) will consider this recommendation and authorise the restricted emergency use in India. The other two vaccines are Covishield by Serum Institute and Covaxin by Bharat Biotech. Sputnik V will be manufactured in India by several companies in India.
19. What is the overall capital expenditure by 37 large CPSEs and Government departments for FY 21?
[A] Rs. 4.6 lakh crore
[B] Rs. 10.6 lakh crore
[C] Rs. 40.6 lakh crore
[D] Rs. 100.6 lakh crore
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Correct Answer: A [Rs. 4.6 lakh crore]
Notes:
As per the data released by the Government of India, the combined capital expenditures by 37 large CPSEs and departmental undertakings stood at Rs. Rs.4.6 lakh crore for the FY 2020-21.
The capital expenditure target for the FY 2020-21 was Rs.5 lakh crore and the achievement was 92% of the budget.
20. Which Institute has launched the ‘Little Guru’ app?
[A] ISRO
[B] ICCR
[C] BHEL
[D] BARC
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Correct Answer: B [ICCR]
Notes:
The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), has celebrated its 71st Foundation Day recently.
At the celebrations in Swami Vivekanand Cultural Centre at Indian Embassy in Beijing, the foundation day celebrations were accompanied by the launch of ‘Little Guru’ app. This is the world’s first Gamified Sanskrit learning App.
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