Current Affairs Quiz - February, 2021
1. ‘Amrut Mahotsav’, which was seen in the news recently, is the celebration of which event?
[A] 125th birth anniversary of Netaji
[B] 75th year of India’s Independence
[C] 50th year of 1971 War
[D] 50th year of Kargil War
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Correct Answer: B [75th year of India’s Independence]
Notes:
The Budget Session of Parliament recently began with the address of President Ram Nath Kovind to the joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament.
During the address, the President mentioned that the ‘Amrut Mahotsav’ will be observed in the country from this year, to mark commencement of the celebrations towards the 75th year of India’s Independence.
2. As per the Economic Survey 2020-21, what would be India’s GDP growth rate in FY 2021-22?
[A] 5%
[B] 10%
[C] 11%
[D] 15%
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Correct Answer: C [11%]
Notes:
In the Economic Survey 2020-21 tabled in the budget session of the Parliament recently, the Government has pegged in the country’s GDP growth rate for FY 2021-22 at 11%. The GDP growth for the current financial year has been estimated at minus 7.7%.
Economic survey is an annual document prepared by the Ministry of Finance under the guidance of Chief Economic Advisor. Krishnamurthy Subramanian is the present Chief Economic Advisor.
3. The Tableau of which state was adjudged best at the Republic Day parade?
[A] Assam
[B] Tripura
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Gujarat
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Correct Answer: C [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh’s tableau at this year’s Republic Day parade in New Delhi was adjudged the best and awarded by Union minister Kiren Rijiju.
The theme of Uttar Pradesh’s tableau depicting the Ram Temple was “Ayodhya: Cultural Heritage of Uttar Pradesh”. Department of Biotechnology is the best tableau among the Central Ministries, departments, the CAPF and other auxiliary forces.
4. Chauri Chaura is a town located in which Indian state/UT?
[A] Punjab
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Bihar
[D] West Bengal
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Correct Answer: B [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
Chauri Chaura is a town located near Gorakhpur, in the state of Uttar Pradesh. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is to inaugurate the Chauri Chaura Centenary celebrations.
The historic Chauri Chaura incident took place on 5 February 1922 at the Chauri Chaura town in the United Province in British India. After a clash between the Police and a group of volunteers, the Police opened fire and the group torched the Police station. Gandhi withdrew the Non-cooperation movement after this incident.
5. Which country is to introduce a bill to ban all private cryptocurrencies and create a sovereign digital currency?
[A] China
[B] India
[C] Japan
[D] New Zealand
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Correct Answer: B [India]
Notes:
The Indian Government is to introduce a bill in Parliament to ban all private cryptocurrencies and create a sovereign digital currency by the Reserve Bank of India.
The bill is to allow certain exceptions to promote the underlying technology of cryptocurrency and its uses. A legislative framework on official digital currency is also expected to be created.
6. As per the ‘India Justice Report’, which state has employed most women in its police force?
[A] Kerala
[B] Bihar
[C] West Bengal
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: B [Bihar]
Notes:
The ‘India Justice Report’ was an initiative of Tata Trusts, along with the Centre for Social Justice and some other social agencies.
The report analysed expenditure, vacancies, representation of women and members of SC, ST and OBCs across large, mid-sized states and smaller states. Bihar has employed most women in its police force at 25.3 per cent. Tamil Nadu has the highest percentage of women police officers and Karnataka is the only state to meet SC, ST and OBC quotas.
7. Which organization has released the framework for strengthening the grievance redress mechanism in banks?
[A] SEBI
[B] RBI
[C] Ministry of Finance
[D] IBBI
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Correct Answer: B [RBI]
Notes:
The Reserve Bank of India has recently announced a framework to strengthen the grievance redress mechanism in Banks. The framework mandates all banks (excluding regional rural banks) to have enhanced disclosures on complaints.
This move of Reserve Bank comes at the back drop of increase in customer complaints in the banking industry in the recent years.
8. The death anniversary of which national leader was observed as the Martyrs’ Day on January 30 in India?
[A] Jawaharlal Nehru
[B] Mahatma Gandhi
[C] Bhagat Singh
[D] Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
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Correct Answer: B [Mahatma Gandhi]
Notes:
On 30th Jan 1948, Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated by Nathuram Godse in the year 1948. On this day, India observes Martyrs Day or Shaheed Diwas, to pay homage to Mahatma Gandhi and all martyrs who sacrificed their life for the nation’s freedom.
The 73rd death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi was observed as Martyrs’ Day recently.
9. What is the outlay for PM AtmaNirbhar Swasth Bharat Yojana?
[A] Rs 1000 crore
[B] Rs 2000 crore
[C] Rs 10,000 crore
[D] Rs 64,180 crore
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Correct Answer: D [Rs 64,180 crore]
Notes:
PM AtmaNirbhar Swasth Bharat Yojana, a new centrally sponsored scheme has been announced in the Union Budget 2021-22. The scheme would be launched with an outlay of Rs.64,180 crore over a period of 6 years.
The scheme aims to develop capacities of primary, secondary, and tertiary care Health Systems.
10. Which Technology company has launched a new initiative called ‘Startup School’?
[A] Microsoft
[B] Google
[C] Amazon
[D] Apple
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Correct Answer: B [Google]
Notes:
Tech major Google has launched a new initiative named ‘Startup School’ to train start-up founders and their teams across the Asia Pacific region.
It is a virtual programme which provides a series of free virtual courses for start-up founders and their teams. Courses on digital marketing, product knowledge and business strategy would be the focus areas.
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