Current Affairs Quiz - March, 2021
11. What is the theme of World Wildlife Day 2021?
[A] Forests and Livelihoods: Sustaining People and Planet
[B] For people, For planet, For ecosystem
[C] Forests – Pillars for people and planet
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Forests and Livelihoods: Sustaining People and Planet]
Notes:
World Wildlife Day is observed on March 3 across the world to celebrate wildlife and create awareness about the adverse impact of human activities and climate change on the wildlife.
This year, it is being celebrated under the theme- Forests and Livelihoods: Sustaining People and Planet.
12. Which country is building the world’s first Platypus Sanctuary?
[A] New Zealand
[B] Australia
[C] USA
[D] Canada
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Correct Answer: B [Australia]
Notes:
The New South Wales State government and the Taronga Conservation Society of Australia announced that they are building the world’s first Platypus Sanctuary.
This first-of-its kind refugee centre aims to promote breeding and rehabilitation of the duck-billed mammal, which has been facing extinction due to climate change. The facility is to be created in a zoo which is over 390 km from Sydney.
13. What is ‘APT41’, that was seen in news recently?
[A] Submarine
[B] Hacker Group
[C] Super computer
[D] Electric Vehicle
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Correct Answer: B [Hacker Group]
Notes:
APT41 (advanced persistent threat) is a cyber threat group that is known to carry out Chinese state sponsored cyber-attacks and other financially motivated cyber- attacks.
It is also known as the Double Dragon. Since 2012, the group has attacked organisations in some 14 countries to steal intellectual properties (cyber espionage activities).
14. 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.
15. What is the theme of the International Women’s Day 2021?
[A] Educate Organise and Agitate
[B] Gender Equality: March against Patriarchy
[C] Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world.
[D] Impact of Covid-19 on women
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Correct Answer: C [Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world.]
Notes:
International Women’s Day is observed every year on March 8 across the world, to highlight the achievements and problems faced by women.
The theme for this year is ” Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world.” As per the United Nations Women, women remain under-represented in leadership roles and decision making across the world.
16. Which European country has voted in favour of banning full facial coverings in public places?
[A] Germany
[B] Switzerland
[C] Norway
[D] Sweden
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Correct Answer: B [Switzerland]
Notes:
Switzerland voted in favour of banning full facial coverings including the niqab and burqa in almost all public places.
Around 51.21 per cent of voters voted in support of the proposal. France was the first country in Europe to ban facial coverings in public places in the year 2011 and the European Court of Human Rights upheld the ban in 2014.
17. Which state government is to set up District Investment Promotion Agencies (DIPAs)?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Odisha
[C] Karnataka
[D] Telangana
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Correct Answer: B [Odisha]
Notes:
The Odisha government announced the setting up of District Investment Promotion Agencies (DIPAs) in 30 districts.
The DIPAs will operate under the leadership of the District Collector with other district officials including SPs. The DIPAs will be housed at the District Collectorate and will seek to promote local entrepreneurship and investment.
18. The Indian Army has leased four Heron unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) from which country?
[A] USA
[B] Israel
[C] France
[D] Japan
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Correct Answer: B [Israel]
Notes:
The Indian Army has leased four Heron unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) made by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI).
The aerial vehicles are likely to be deployed along the 3,488-km India-China border. The lease period is for three years and the company will deliver the medium-altitude long endurance UAVs between August and December.
19. Which organization has released a report stating that 1 in 3 women have experienced physical or sexual violence, once in their lifetime?
[A] WHO
[B] UNICEF
[C] UNESCO
[D] ICJ
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Correct Answer: A [WHO]
Notes:
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has stated in a report that 1 in 3 women across the globe have been subjected to violence (physical / sexual) at least once in their lifetime.
This report is an outcome of a study conducted by WHO in 161 countries among women and girls over 15 years of age.
20. Hamed Bakayoko, who died recently was the Prime Minister of which country?
[A] Ghana
[B] Ivory Coast
[C] Nigeria
[D] Sudan
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Correct Answer: B [Ivory Coast]
Notes:
The Prime Minister of Ivory Coast – Hamed Bakayoko died recently of cancer in Germany. He was 56 years old.
He was appointed as the nation’s PM in the July 2020 after the death of his predecessor Amadou Gou. He was chosen by the President Ouattara. He founded the newspaper named Le Patriote 1990’s.
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