Current Affairs Quiz - March, 2021
1. In which state ‘Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary’ is situated?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Karnataka
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Kerala
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Correct Answer: D [Kerala]
Notes:
A dragonfly survey jointly conducted by the Forest Department and Ferns Nature Conservation Society (FNCS), concluded recently in Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary.
The Sanctuary is located in Kerala in the Western Ghats. The survey lasted for nearly 4 months and 84 species of odonates were spotted during the survey. Odonates are the order of insects comprising dragonflies and damselflies.
2. Augmented Reality Head Mounted Display (ARHMD) systems, which were seen in the news recently, are to be acquired by which Armed Force?
[A] Indian Army
[B] Indian Navy
[C] Indian Coast Guard
[D] Indian Air Force
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Correct Answer: A [Indian Army]
Notes:
The Indian Army is in the process of acquiring 556 Augmented Reality Head Mounted Display (ARHMD) systems.
As per a recent communication from the Defence Ministry, the ARHMD system may be considered as an enhancement to the Land-based Air Defence Weapon Systems. The Army also signed a contract for the construction of eight Missile-cum-Ammunition (MCA) barges.
3. ‘TRIPS’, which is sometimes seen in the news, is associated with which organisation?
[A] ILO
[B] WTO
[C] IMF
[D] World Bank
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Correct Answer: B [WTO]
Notes:
The Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) is an international agreement between all the member countries of the World Trade Organization (WTO)
India as well as South Africa have proposed the WTO to consider the TRIPS waiver on COVID-19 vaccines. If India succeeds in getting the waiver, it will reduce the cost of vaccines significantly and facilitate free flow of medicines and easy technology transfer across the world.
4. What is objective of ‘E-Daakhil’ portal, which was making news recently?
[A] Database on Schools
[B] COVID 19 vaccination management
[C] Power consumption dashboard
[D] Consumer grievance redressal
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Correct Answer: D [Consumer grievance redressal]
Notes:
E-Daakhil portal was launched on 7th September, 2020 by the National Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission. The portal has been designed for Consumer grievance redressal and is presently operating in 15 States and Union Territories.
It has been now decided to integrate the Common Service Centres with the e-daakhil portal.
5. As per the second advanced estimates of GDP released by the MoSPI, what is the GDP of the financial year 2020-21?
[A] – 7 per cent
[B] – 8 per cent
[C] – 9 per cent
[D] -10 per cent
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Correct Answer: B [- 8 per cent]
Notes:
As per the second advanced estimates of GDP released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), the GDP for the financial year 2020-21 is recorded as -8 per cent.
NSO, MoSPI also released the quarterly estimates. After two consecutive quarters of contraction, India’s GDP for the October-December quarter (Q3) grew by 0.4 per cent. With this the country is said to have exited recession.
6. Which state is set to host the Indian women’s League (IWL)?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Karnataka
[D] Odisha
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Correct Answer: D [Odisha]
Notes:
This year’s Indian Women’s League (IWL) will be hosted by the state of Odisha.
IWL is a top division women’s professional football league in India, which is conducted by All India Football Federation (AIFF). It was first played with 6 teams in Delhi. The last such season was the 4th IWL played with 12 teams in Bangalore.
7. Which panel has recently been appointed by the Rajya Sabha Chairman regarding the two channels of the Parliament- RSTV and LSTV?
[A] Surya Prakash Committee
[B] Suraj Prakash Committee
[C] Swaraj Prakash Committee
[D] Suraj Singh Committee
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Correct Answer: A [Surya Prakash Committee]
Notes:
Surya Prakash Committee is a panel appointed by the Rajya Sabha Chairman in consultation with the Lok Sabha Speaker to work out modalities regarding the two channels of the Parliament- RSTV and LSTV.
The committee had suggested that the Parliament have a single channel by merging the two. It also suggested the use of 2 platforms for broadcast in Hindi and English.
8. What is the name of the unique type of specimen, which serves as the representation for the given species name?
[A] Holotype
[B] Nomenclature
[C] Classification
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Holotype]
Notes:
The term ‘holotype’ refers to an illustration or physical example of a species. It may also refer to one of several physical examples of the organism.
It is a unique type specimen that is designated by the original author and serves as the representation for the given species name.
9. Cabinet has approved to sign a MoU with which country on renewable energy cooperation?
[A] UK
[B] Australia
[C] New Zealand
[D] France
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Correct Answer: D [France]
Notes:
The Union Cabinet gave ex-post facto approval to the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and France on renewable energy cooperation.
The MoU was signed in the month of January 2021. The MoU involves exchange and training of scientific and technical personnel, information and data, organisation of workshops and seminars and development of joint research projects.
10. Which publishing company was named as the ‘Champion Publisher of the Year 2020’, by WAN IFRA?
[A] The Indian Express
[B] The Hindu
[C] The News Click
[D] The Deccan Chronicle
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Correct Answer: B [The Hindu]
Notes:
The Hindu Group won two golds and two silvers at WAN IFRA’s South Asian Digital Media Awards. The World Association of News Publishers or WAN-IFRA, is a global organisation of the world’s press.
The company was named as the ‘Champion Publisher of the Year’. The Hindu #KeepTheHabit campaign won a gold in ‘Best Native Advertising/Branded Content Campaign’. Sportstar’s website won a gold in ‘Best in Lifestyle, Sports, Entertainment Website or Mobile Services’.
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