Latest Current Affairs Quiz in 2021, April Current Affairs in 2021, Today Current Affairs

1 .

What is the name of the new digital currency, being explored by the United Kingdom?

A)

Britcoin

B)

Digi Brit

C)

UK Coin

D)

Brit Currency

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Britcoin

The United Kingdom is exploring the possibility of creating a new digital currency, which is dubbed as “Britcoin”.

The Bank of England and the Treasury are set to work together to assess the benefits of a central bank digital currency. The bank said the new currency, would be a new form of digital money for use by households and businesses.

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2 .

What is the rank of India in the World Press Freedom index 2021?

A)

142

B)

152

C)

162

D)

172

Correct Answer : Option (A) - 142

World Press Freedom Index 2021 is published by the international journalism not-for profit body, Reporters Without Borders (RSF).

India is ranked 142, same as last year among the 180 countries and the index is topped by Norway followed by Finland and Denmark. India is regarded among the countries classified “bad” for journalism and is termed as one of the most dangerous countries for journalists trying to do their jobs properly.

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3 .

Israel has signed its biggest ever Defence procurement Deal with which country recently?

A)

Germany

B)

USA

C)

China

D)

Greece

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Greece

Israel and Greece have signed their biggest ever defence procurement deal. It includes a USD 1.65bn contract for establishment and operation of a training centre for the Hellenic Air Force (Greece) by Israeli defence contractor.

This deal is expected to strengthen political and economic ties between the countries. The Air Forces of the two countries also launched a joint exercise.

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4 .

The UN Security Council has agreed to deploy cease-fire agreement in which country, that was led by Moammar Gadhafi?

A)

Israel

B)

Sudan

C)

Libya

D)

Mexico

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Libya

The U.N Security council is to deploy six-month-old cease-fire agreement in Libya, which has been in political crisis, after the removal of dictator Moammar Gadhafi in 2011

Libya is heading toward December elections after over ten years of political chaos. Libya’s transitional government welcomed the UNSC decision to deploy international monitors to watch the old cease-fire.

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5 .

Charles Geschke, famously known as Chuck, has passed away at 81. He was the co-founder of which company?

A)

Nvidia

B)

Adobe

C)

D)

Hewlett-Packard

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Adobe

The American computer scientist Charles Geschke, best known as the co-founder of graphics and publishing software company Adobe Inc, has passed away. He was 81.

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6 .

Murali M. Natrajan has been re-appointed as the Managing Director & CEO of which bank?

A)

DCB Bank

B)

Axis Bank

C)

IndusInd bank

D)

Karur Vysya Bank

Correct Answer : Option (A) - DCB Bank

The RBI has approved the re-appointment of Murali M. Natrajan as the Managing Director & CEO of private sector lender, DCB Bank, for further period of one year.

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7 .

RBI has constituted a six-member panel to review the working of Asset Reconstruction Companies (ARCs). Who is the head of this panel?

A)

Deepali Pant Joshi

B)

Mridul Saggar

C)

Sudarshan Sen

D)

Anil Kumar Sharma

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Sudarshan Sen

The RBI has constituted a six-member panel to carry out comprehensive review of the working of Asset Reconstruction Companies in the financial sector ecosystem. The panel will be headed by former Executive Director of RBI, Sudarshan Sen.

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8 .

Which player has won the 2021 Emilia Romagna F1 Grand Prix?

A)

Lewis Hamilton

B)

Charles Leclerc

C)

Sebastian Vettel

D)

Max Verstappen

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Max Verstappen

Max Verstappen (Red Bull - Netherlands) won the Emilia Romagna F1 Grand Prix 2021, held in Imola, Italy.

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9 .

The leading brokerages have downgraded India's GDP growth projections for the current fiscal year 2021-22. Which is the incorrect growth rate prediction?

A)

UBS - 10%

B)

Nomura - 12.6%

C)

JP Morgan - 11%

D)

Citi Research - 12%

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Nomura - 12.6%

The India's GDP growth projections for the current fiscal year 2021-22 by the Nomura is 12.6%.

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10 .

Veteran politician and former Union Minister Bachi Singh Rawat, who has passed away recently were an MP from which state?

A)

Assam

B)

Uttarakhand

C)

Rajasthan

D)

Himachal Pradesh

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Uttarakhand

The senior BJP leader and former Union Minister Bachi Singh Rawat was a four-time MP from the Almora-Pithoragarh constituency in Uttarakhand.

Published On : 04/01/2021 16:56:12