Current Affairs Quiz - February, 2021
31. Which armed force organised a webinar named ‘Divya-Drishti 2021’?
[A] Indian Navy
[B] Indian Army
[C] Indian Air Force
[D] Indian Coast Guard
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Correct Answer: B [Indian Army]
Notes:
Indian Army organised a Seminar-cum-Webinar, named as ‘Divya-Drishti 2021’ on Multi-Domain Operations: Future of Conflicts.
It was organised by Centre for Land Warfare Studies (CLAWS). Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), General MM Naravane participated in the webinar. India’s Preparedness in Multi Domain Operations was focussed in the session.
32. What is the name of the scheme, launched by Dept. of Science and Technology to encourage girls in STEM field?
[A] Vigyan Prasar
[B] Nai Roshni
[C] Nai Udaan
[D] Vigyan Jyoti
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Correct Answer: D [Vigyan Jyoti]
Notes:
Vigyan Jyoti programme, was launched by the Department of Science & Technology (DST) which encourages gilrs take interest in science and build their career.
The second phase of Vigyan Jyoti programme was commenced on the occasion of International Day of Women and Girls in Science on February 11, 2021. This will extend the scheme to 50 more districts in additional to the 50 districts.
33. As per a recent study, tap water access in which state/UT is a predictor of Dengue infection risk?
[A] Bihar
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] New Delhi
[D] Madhya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: C [New Delhi]
Notes:
As per a study published in the PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases journal, tap water access in densely populated parts of Delhi is a strong predictor of Dengue contraction risk.
As per the study, 7.6 per cent of the surveyed individuals were positive for dengue virus antibodies. Areas with less than 61 per cent of houses having access to tap water, were associated with a higher risk of virus exposure.
34. As per recent Government release, which state suffered the highest crop loss due to floods in the year 2019?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Kerala
[C] Karnataka
[D] Madhya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: D [Madhya Pradesh]
Notes:
The Government has recently stated that Madhya Pradesh was the worst hit state in terms of crop loss due to floods in the year 2019. It has registered zero crop loss in 2017 and 2018.
The estimated crop loss in the state was 6.047 million hecatres due to extreme rainfall and flood.
35. Which country is set to remove Yemen’s Houthi movement from the list of foreign terrorist organization?
[A] India
[B] China
[C] UK
[D] USA
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Correct Answer: D [USA]
Notes:
The United States of America (USA) has decided to revoke the designation of Yemen’s Houthi movement from the present status of “foreign terrorist organization”. This decision was announced by the U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken
The movement was regarded and declared as a terror outfit by the erstwhile Trump administration.
36. Which country has launched cargo ship with supplies to International Space Station?
[A] China
[B] United States
[C] Russia
[D] Germany
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Correct Answer: C [Russia]
Notes:
An unmanned Russian cargo ship launched successfully loaded with supplies for the International Space Station.
Named as ‘Progress MS-16’, the cargo ship blasted off from the Russia’s Baikonur launch facility in Kazakhstan. The ship is carrying water, propellant and other supplies. It is set to dock at the space outpost two days after the launch.
37. ‘Arribada’ is a term related to which species?
[A] Snake
[B] Sea Turtle
[C] Frog
[D] Spider
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Correct Answer: B [Sea Turtle]
Notes:
Arribada is a term used to describe the mass migration of sea turtles, where large groups of females assemble at a nesting site on the beach.
Recently, the Olive Ridley turtles have started laying eggs in the beach in this nesting season. The nesting season which usually begins in November was delayed by a few weeks this year, due to changes in climate conditions due to the cyclones Nivar and Burevi.
38. What is the name of electric two-wheeler that has been launched by IIT Madras-incubated start-up Pi Beam?
[A] Electro
[B] Ampere
[C] Voltabike
[D] PiMo
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Correct Answer: D [PiMo]
Notes:
Pi Beam – an IIT Madras-incubated start-up has recently launched a 2-wheeler named PiMo. This vehicle can be charged faster than a smart mobile phone.
It has a range of 50 km and is priced at Rs.30,000/-. This vehicle does not require registration and is targeted at personal and commercial users.
39. Who has been elected as the next Director General of the International Solar Alliance (ISA)?
[A] Ajay Mathur
[B] Upendra Tripathy
[C] Ajay Kumar Bhalla
[D] Subash Chandra Khuntia
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Correct Answer: A [Ajay Mathur]
Notes:
India nominated Ajay Mathur was elected as the next Director General of the International Solar Alliance (ISA). He succeeds Upendra Tripathy, who has serving as DG since 2017.
The Director-General has a four-year term, which can also be renewed for an additional term. Mathur is the chief of the New Delhi-based The Energy and Research Institute, at present.
40. A nodal agency called ‘Digital Intelligence Unit’ (DIU) is to be set up by which Union Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Finance
[B] Ministry of Communication
[C] Ministry of Corporate Affairs
[D] Ministry of Education
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Communication]
Notes:
The high-level meeting chaired by Union Communications minister Ravi Shankar Prasad announced that a Digital Intelligence Unit (DIU) will be set up.
It will address the matters regarding Unsolicited Commercial Communication (UCC) and financial frauds done through mobile phones. The Ministry would also set up a web/mobile application and SMS-based system for redressal mechanism.
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