Current Affairs Quiz - March, 2021
21. In which Indian state the Arjuna Sahayak irrigation project is being implemented?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Haryana
[D] Himachal Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
The Arjuna Sahayak irrigation is being implemented by the Government of Uttar Pradesh on the river Dhasan.
The estimated cost of the project is Rs.2,600 crore and is scheduled to be completed in this year. It is expected to irrigate more than 1.5 lakh farmers and provide water to 168 villages of the state.
22. Who has been re-elected as president of the International Olympic Committee?
[A] Thomas Bach
[B] George Mcnager
[C] Mary Kom
[D] Richard Carrion
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Correct Answer: A [Thomas Bach]
Notes:
The German lawyer Thomas Bach has been re-elected as president of the International Olympic Committee. He has been re-elected for a four-year term with the committee. His immediate task would be to successfully conduct the Tokyo Olympics.
He won the elections with a majority vote of 93-1, with four members abstaining voting
23. India recently participated in the first historic virtual summit of which association in March 2021?
[A] BRICS
[B] QUAD
[C] BIMSTEC
[D] G-20
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Correct Answer: B [QUAD]
Notes:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the first historic virtual summit of QUAD leaders along with US President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, and Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga.
The leaders discussed economic & health impacts of Covid-19, combat climate change & address challenges, including in cyberspace, counterterrorism, quality infrastructure investment & humanitarian-assistance, disaster-relief.
24. What is the name of the portal to be launched by the Union Commerce and Industry ministry, to facilitate domestic investors?
[A] Atmanirbhar Niveshak Mitra
[B] NIRYAT Mitra
[C] Atmanirbhar Invest Mitra
[D] Contribute for Atmanirbhar Bharat
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Correct Answer: A [Atmanirbhar Niveshak Mitra]
Notes:
The Union Commerce and Industry Ministry is in the process of developing a portal for hand-holding domestic investors.
Named as ‘Atmanirbhar Niveshak Mitra’, it provides information dissemination and facilitation of domestic investors. It is in the testing phase and will be launched by May 1, 2021. The Ministry is also working on webpage to be available in regional languages and a related mobile application.
25. What is the name of the mobile app launched by the Government to facilitate ‘One Nation-One Ration Card’?
[A] One Card
[B] One App
[C] Mera Ration
[D] Hamara App
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Correct Answer: C [Mera Ration]
Notes:
The Government of India has launched a mobile app named “Mera Ration” with an aim to facilitate the ‘One Nation-One Ration Card’ system in the country.
The app has been developed by NIC and is aimed to help especially those ration card holders who move to new areas for livelihoods.
26. Which international bloc has declared itself as “LGBTIQ Freedom Zone”?
[A] G20
[B] BRICS
[C] EU
[D] ASEAN
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Correct Answer: C [EU]
Notes:
Recently, a resolution has been adopted by the European Union’s Parliament that declares the 27-member bloc as “LGBTIQ Freedom Zone”. The resolution was passed with a majority vote of 492 favoring the motion and 141 against the motion.
Most of the countries in the EU except a few like Poland recognizes same sex union and have made legal provisions for same sex marriage.
27. India’s first centralised Air-Conditioned railway terminal is to come up in which city?
[A] Chennai
[B] Bengaluru
[C] Vijayawada
[D] Ahmadabad
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Correct Answer: B [Bengaluru]
Notes:
India’s first centralised Air-Conditioned railway terminal at the city of Bengaluru is set to be operational soon.
It is named after one of the veteran civil engineer Bharat Ratna Sir M Visvesvaraya. The new coach terminal is planned at Baiyappanahalli in the city and is built at an estimated cost of Rs 314 crore.
28. Which body has stated that Physics, Chemistry and Maths will not be mandatory for admission to Engineering courses?
[A] CBSE
[B] ICSE
[C] AICTE
[D] NITI Aayog
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Correct Answer: C [AICTE]
Notes:
In line with the principles of New Education Policy (NEP) AICTE has stated that Physics, Chemistry and Maths will not be mandatory for admission in Engineering courses.
AICTE has stated that these subjects will continue to be important engineering courses but students who opt for Biotechnology, Textile or Agriculture Engineering etc will have an option not to study Maths, Physics and Chemistry in Engineering.
29. INS Jalashwa recently delivered 1000 metric tonnes of food grains as relief material to which country?
[A] Mauritius
[B] Myanmar
[C] Comoros
[D] Suriname
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Correct Answer: C [Comoros]
Notes:
Indian naval ship Jalashwa arrived at the port of Anjouan, Comoros to deliver 1,000 metric tonne of rice. It fulfilled the announcement made by Vice President on the assistance to the country in October 2019.
In June 2020, INS Kesari delivered Covid related essential medicines to the country along with sending a 14-member medical assistance team.
30. Aditya Tare, who was making news recently, is associated with which sports?
[A] Tennis
[B] Cricket
[C] Table Tennis
[D] Basket ball
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Correct Answer: B [Cricket]
Notes:
The Mumbai cricket team defeated the Uttar Pradesh and won their fourth Vijay Hazare (50-over) title at the Ferozeshah Kotla ground.
Former captain Aditya Tare scored 118 runs and paved way for the team’s victory. Mumbai chased the 312 runs target set by the U.P team. Skipper Prithvi Shaw also displayed a consistent from throughout the tournament.
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