Current Affairs Quiz - January, 2021
11. Kottayam, where H5N8 – avian influenza has been confirmed recently, is located in which state?
[A] Kerala
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Madhya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [Kerala]
Notes:
Several ducks in Kottayam city of Kerala state have been found to be infected with Avian influenza – H5N8.
The state and district administration have initiated war-footing steps to prevent further spread of the disease. It has been stated that the virus killed 1,700 ducklings in the city which are around 70 days old.
12. India’s 40th Scientific Expedition to which destination is being fuelled by Indian Oil?
[A] Antarctica
[B] Arctic Ocean
[C] Mt. Everest
[D] Sentinel Islands
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Correct Answer: A [Antarctica]
Notes:
Researchers of National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) are on a voyage to Antarctica, which marks the 40th Indian Scientific Expedition.
Fuel for the expedition is provided by the Indian Oil. The expedition is flagged off from Mormugao Port, Goa with 43 members on board the expedition vessel. Jet A1 fuel, lubes and Marine Gas Oil (MGO) have been offered by Indian Oil.
13. Angamaly-Azhutha Sabari rail project, which was making news recently, is to be constructed in which state?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Kerala
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Telangana
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Correct Answer: B [Kerala]
Notes:
The Union Cabinet approved to use funds from the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB), for the Angamaly-Azhutha Sabari rail project.
The Railways will undertake the construction and maintenance of the project, while development of station will be through public-private partnership and a special purpose vehicle. The income will be shared between the State Government of Kerala and the Railways after deducting the expenses.
14. Which country has claimed that the Equalisation Levy in India as discriminatory?
[A] China
[B] United States
[C] Brazil
[D] France
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Correct Answer: B [United States]
Notes:
The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has termed India’s Equalisation Levy on e-commerce companies as ‘discriminatory’.
The Equalisation Levy or the Digital Service Tax is locally called as the Google Tax. The USTR also said that the Digital Service Tax burdens US commerce and hence it is actionable under Section 301 (of Trade Act, 1974).
15. ‘Dheeiyan Di Lohri’ and ‘BASERA’ are the recently launched scheme of which Indian state?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Punjab
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Bihar
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Correct Answer: B [Punjab]
Notes:
The Chief Minister of Punjab, Captain Amarinder Singh announces several welfare schemes for the state.
He also dedicated the January month to girl child through ‘Dheeiyan Di Lohri’ programme. He also announced to provide free sanitary pads for girl students of high schools and colleges. ‘BASERA’ scheme was also announced for slum dwellers.
16. Indian-American Dr Raj Iyer, has been named the first Chief Information Officer of the Army of which country?
[A] Singapore
[B] USA
[C] Japan
[D] UK
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Correct Answer: B [USA]
Notes:
Indian-American Dr Raj Iyer has been named as the first Chief Information Officer of the US Army. The position is equivalent in rank to a three-star General, and it was created in July 2020.
He will supervise an annual budget of USD 16 billion for the IT operations of the US Army. He will also direct the execution of policies and programmes to modernise the US Army. He serves as the principal advisor to the Secretary of the Army.
17. Who is the head of the Labour Ministry’s commission, which recommended a basic living wage?
[A] Santosh Kumar Gangwar
[B] C V Ananda Bose
[C] Apurva Chandra
[D] Alok Kumar Mathur
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Correct Answer: B [C V Ananda Bose]
Notes:
A one-member commission was created under the Labour Ministry’s Central Advisory Contract Labour Board (CACLB), to prepare an action plan for the welfare and development of guest and contract workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Veteran IAS officer C V Ananda Bose, who was in-charge of the commission, has recommended payment of a basic living wage in the event of employment loss. He also sought to establish Labour Authority of India as a nodal body.
18. Which organisation announced to provide offer a free Domain Name in any of the 22 official Indian language?
[A] ICANN
[B] NIXI
[C] DSCI
[D] APNIC
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Correct Answer: B [NIXI]
Notes:
The National Internet Exchange of India, NIXI is a leading not-for-profit organization. It has been working to provide improved internet services, since 2003.
Recently NIXI has announced that it would provide a free Internationalized Domain Name (IDN) in any of the 22 official Indian language. Along with every IN domain booked, the applicant Applicant will also get a free email in local language.
19. The LiDAR survey was started for which high speed rail project, from Noida?
[A] Delhi-Varanasi High-Speed Rail Corridor
[B] Delhi-Patna High-Speed Rail Corridor
[C] Mumbai–Ahmedabad High Speed Rail Corridor
[D] Chennai-Bengaluru High Speed Rail Corridor
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Correct Answer: A [Delhi-Varanasi High-Speed Rail Corridor]
Notes:
The Light Detection and Ranging Survey (LiDAR) for Delhi-Varanasi High-Speed Rail (DVHSR) Corridor was recently started from Greater Noida.
Under the survey, a helicopter is fitted with the Aerial LiDAR and imagery sensors. The first flight captured the data and details related to ground survey in three-four months. The survey uses 60-megapixel cameras, to capture minute details.
20. The Financial Stability Report (FSR) is released by which organisation?
[A] World Bank
[B] IMF
[C] Reserve Bank of India
[D] Asian Development Bank
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Correct Answer: C [Reserve Bank of India]
Notes:
The Financial Stability Report (FSR) released by Reserve Bank of India has predicted that gross non-performing assets of Banks in India, may rise to 13.5% by September 2021 from the level of 7.5% in September 2020.
The report has also stated that in case of a severe stress scenario, the Gross NPA may further worsen to 14.8%.
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