Current Affairs Quiz - January, 2021

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Google has completed its USD 2.1 billion acquisition of fitness-gadget making firm Fitbit for approximately USD 2.1 billion.
This acquisition has come at the time when the US government regulators are pursuing an antitrust case. Google announced about this acquisition before 14 months, which will help expand the Tech Major’s presence in the market.

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The Food Corporation of India (FCI) is an organization run by the Government of India and was formed on 14 January 1965.
It is a statutory body under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution formed by the Food Corporation Act 1964. The FCI is headquartered at New Delhi.

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The Cabinet Committee of Security (CCS) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has cleared a proposal for procurement of 83 LCA Tejas Aircrafts at a cost of Rs.48,000 crore.
These aircrafts are designed and manufactured by the state-run Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. The contract between the Indian Air Force and HAL is likely to be signed by March 2021.

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The noted social activist and Padma Shri awardee D Prakash Rao, died recently in Cuttack. He was 63 years and died of brain stroke.
He is known for his significant contribution for uplifting and imparting education to slum and orphan children of Cuttack. He started the school named ‘Asha O Ashwasana’ in Cuttack to provide free education to children residing in slums.

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India and Japan have recently entered into a MoU in the field of Information and Communications Technology (ICT), including 5G standardisation.
As per the terms of MoU, both the countries will enhance cooperation in 5G technologies, telecom security, submarine optical fibre cable system to islands, spectrum management, smart cities etc.

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India’s first Labour Movement Museum is to be launched in the Houseboat tourism hub, Alappuzha in the state of Kerala.
The Museum aims to showcase the history of world labour movement, by showcasing the important documents of the World Labour movement and the exhibits of Kerala’s labour movement. Conservation architect Dr Benny Kuriakose is leading the project of outlay Rs 9.95 Crore.

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India’s think tank NITI Aayog released the second edition of its India Innovation Index, which ranks different states and UTs based on the basis of their support to innovation.
The first edition of the index was launched in October 2019. The states and UTs have been divided into 17 ‘Major States’, 10 ‘North-East and Hill States’, and 9 ‘City-States and UTs’. Karnataka retained the first spot in this year’s index followed by Maharashtra.

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The Start-up Advisory Council was notified in January 2020, which aims to advise the Government to nurture innovation and start-ups in the country. It is chaired by the Commerce and Industry Minister.
The Centre has recently nominated 28 non-official members for the Start-up Advisory Council notified last year, including the founders of top start-up firms in the country including Byju’s, Urban Company, Snapdeal and Ola Cabs.

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The Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), PSU under Ministry of Power, has recently signed an agreement with Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board.
Under the agreement, the PSU aims to provide telecom connectivity in the hilly areas of the state including Kangra, Una, Mandi, Kullu, Bilaspur, Sirmour, Palampur, Sundernagar among others. The state has been facing limited telecom connectivity due to rough weather conditions and landslides.

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The Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) is a public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Textiles. It is a Mini Ratna company headquartered at Mumbai.
The Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) announced recently that it has planned to export at least 10 lakh bales of cotton during the current cotton season (October 2020-September 2021). Bangladesh would be the main focus country.