Current Affairs Quiz - February, 2021
11. India’s first Centre for Wetland Conservation and Management has been set up in which Indian city?
[A] Cochin
[B] Chennai
[C] Vishakhapatnam
[D] Guwahati
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [Chennai]
Notes:
India’s first Centre for Wetland Conservation and Management has been set up in Chennai. It aims to strengthen research for conservation and management of the wetlands.
This has been set up as a part of the National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management (NCSCM), Chennai. The Centre would also serve as a knowledge hub and facilitate exchanges between state wetland authorities.
12. Which Indian state has launched a scheme to provide financial assistance to start-ups for filing IT patents?
[A] Kerala
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Karnataka
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C [Maharashtra]
Notes:
The Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray launched a scheme to provide financial assistance to start-ups for filing IT patents.
Under the new scheme, around 125-150 start-ups will be supported in the first phase of the scheme with the financial assistance of Rs 2 lakh to Rs 10 lakh. The state will also provide up to ₹2 lakh for quality testing and certification for the ideas of the start-ups.
13. ‘Manufacturing Zones under Atmanirbhar Bharat Package’ scheme is to be implemented by which Union Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Heavy Industries
[B] Ministry of Power
[C] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
[D] Ministry of Communication
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Power]
Notes:
The Ministry of Power is set to launch a domestic manufacturing programme for critical power and renewable energy equipment.
The scheme titled ‘Manufacturing Zones under Atmanirbhar Bharat Package’ was announced in the Union Budget. With an outlay of Rs 1,500 crore in the coming financial year, the scheme includes setting up three manufacturing zones per year.
14. Which country launched satellites using the world’s first rocket powered by bio-fuel?
[A] China
[B] United States
[C] Germany
[D] Israel
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [United States]
Notes:
The world’s first commercial launch vehicle powered by bio-fuel was successfully used for a space launch in the United states.
Stardust 1.0, the first such rocket was launched from Loring Commerce Centre in Maine, US. The rocket is manufactured by bluShift, a US- based aerospace company. The 250-kg launch vehicle is vehicle suited for student and budget payloads.
15. What is the name of sector specific webinar series conducted by the Commerce Ministry?
[A] Udyami Mitra
[B] Udyog Aadhaar
[C] Udyog Manthan
[D] Web Talks
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C [Udyog Manthan]
Notes:
The Union Ministry of Commerce and Industries, has organized a series of sector specific webinar named Udyog Manthan. This is organized in association with Quality Council of India and supported by Bureau of Indian Standards, CII, FICCI and ASSOCHAM.
The webinar has a focus on quality and productivity in all major sectors of manufacturing and services.
16. The UN Security Council has expressed concern over the military coup in which country?
[A] Chile
[B] Myanmar
[C] Nepal
[D] Syria
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [Myanmar]
Notes:
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.
17. Which country has settled a USD 400 million currency swap facility with India?
[A] Japan
[B] Sri Lanka
[C] Bangladesh
[D] Nepal
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [Sri Lanka]
Notes:
The Indian High Commission announced that Sri Lanka has settled a USD 400 million currency swap facility with India.
In July 2020, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) had concluded the USD 400 million currency swap agreement, under the SAARC currency swap framework. This currency swap facility is available to all SAARC member countries.
18. Where is the Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (IIHR) campus located?
[A] Ahmedabad
[B] Bengaluru
[C] Chennai
[D] Kodaikanal
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [Bengaluru]
Notes:
The five-day National Horticulture Fair has been scheduled to start on February 8 at the Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (IIHR) campus, Bengaluru.
This year, the theme is ‘Horticulture for Start-Up and Stand-Up India’ to encourage farmers to become entrepreneurs. The Fair can also be attended by people across the country virtually.
19. Tianwen-1, is a Mars probe launched by which country?
[A] Russia
[B] China
[C] Japan
[D] Israel
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [China]
Notes:
China launched the Tianwen-1 Mars probe in July 2020. The space craft is expected to enter the Mars orbit around February 10 and to touch down the planet later this year.
The probe has recently sent back its first image of Mars, with the geological features including the Schiaparelli crater and the Valles Marineris stretch of canyons. As per the country’s space agency CNSA, the photograph was taken about 2.2 million kilometres from Mars.
20. Tapovan hydel project, which was making news recently, is located in which Indian state/UT?
[A] Odisha
[B] West Bengal
[C] Uttarakhand
[D] Bihar
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C [Uttarakhand]
Notes:
After the Glacier burst occurred in the state of Uttarakhand, over hundred persons are missing in the massive flash flood.
The flood washed away two hydel power projects namely the Rishiganga small hydro project and National Thermal Power Corporation’s (NTPC) Tapovan project. The projects are located on the banks of the Dhauliganga river in the state.
The above questions are part of Daily Current Affairs 20 MCQs Series in GKToday's Academy Android Application. This series can be subscribed in the app only for Rs. 750/- for entire year.
Download NowAdvertisement
