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1 .
Who is the first Indian to be elected as the Chairperson of the United Nations Advisory Committee of the Human Rights Council?
A)
Preeti Sinha
B)
Nazhat Shameem
C)
Ajai Malhotra
D)
Roshan Singh Kalra

Correct Answer :   Ajai Malhotra

Ajai Malhotra has become the 1st Indian to be elected as the Chairperson of the Advisory Committee of Human Rights Council.

Published On : February 21, 2021
2 .
Which Indian ship is participating in the Naval Defence Exhibition (NAVDEX 21) and International Defence Exhibition (IDEX 21) in Abu Dhabi?
A)
INS Pralaya
B)
INS Nirghat
C)
INS Vibhuti
D)
INS Veer

Correct Answer :   INS Pralaya

The Indian Naval Ship Pralaya reached Abu Dhabi in UAE to participate in the Naval Defence Exhibition (NAVDEX 21) and International Defence Exhibition (IDEX 21).

Published On : February 21, 2021
3 .
The DRDO has tested the indigenously developed Helina and Dhruvastra missile system. The two missiles are which type of missile?
A)
Surface-to-surface Missile
B)
Anti-submarine Missile
C)
Anti-ballistic Missile
D)
Anti-tank guided Missile

Correct Answer :   Anti-tank guided Missile

The Defence Research and Development Organization successfully carried out joint user trials of indigenously developed Helina and Dhruvastra Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM).

Published On : February 21, 2021
4 .
India's largest Hockey Stadium will be named after which freedom fighter?
A)
B Pradhan
B)
Birsa Munda
C)
Shibu Soren
D)
Tilak Manjhi

Correct Answer :   Birsa Munda

The largest hockey stadium in Rourkela India to be named after tribal freedom fighter Birsa Munda.

Published On : February 21, 2021
5 .
What is the theme of World Day of Social Justice 2021?
A)
Closing the Inequalities Gap to Achieve Social Justice
B)
A Call for Social Justice in the Digital Economy
C)
The Quest for Social Justice
D)
Work for Social Justice

Correct Answer :   A Call for Social Justice in the Digital Economy

2021 Theme of the World Day of Social Justice is A Call for Social Justice in the Digital Economy.

Published On : February 21, 2021
6 .
Who has been elected as the next Director General of the International Solar Alliance (ISA)?
A)
Ajay Kumar Bhalla
B)
Upendra Tripathy
C)
Ajay Mathur
D)
Subash Chandra Khuntia

Correct Answer :   Ajay Mathur

India nominated Ajay Mathur was elected as the next Director General of the International Solar Alliance (ISA). He succeeds Upendra Tripathy, who has serving as DG since 2017.
The Director-General has a four-year term, which can also be renewed for an additional term. Mathur is the chief of the New Delhi-based The Energy and Research Institute, at present.

Published On : February 21, 2021
7 .
Which Union Ministry is to organise an event named ‘Mushaira’, in which poets across the country recite their poems?
A)
Ministry of Minority Affairs
B)
Ministry of Education
C)
Ministry of Culture
D)
Ministry of External Affairs

Correct Answer :   Ministry of Minority Affairs

The Union Ministry of Minority Affairs is to organise a ‘Mushaira’ event, in which renowned poets from across the country will recite their poems.
The event is to be conducted on February 20, 2021, on the theme ‘Ek Bharat, Shrestha Bharat’. Mushaira, which is regarded as a poetic symposium is part of the Culture of India and Pakistan. It aims to make younger generation aware of the country’s art and culture.

Published On : February 21, 2021
8 .
‘Pey Jal Survekshan’ is the initiative of which Union Ministry?
A)
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
B)
Ministry of Jal Shakti
C)
Ministry of Rural Development
D)
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

Correct Answer :   Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has recently launched the ‘Pey Jal Survekshan’ survey under the Jal Jeevan Mission- Urban.
This survey is conducted on a pilot basis in 10 cities- Agra, Badlapur, Bhubaneswar, Churu, Kochi, Madurai, Patiala, Rohtak, Surat and Tumkur. The survey would assess distribution of water, reuse of wastewater and mapping of water bodies.

Published On : February 21, 2021
9 .
Which institution is to provide Rs 100 crore to Gurgaon-based hospital chain Medanta, to fight Covid-19 pandemic?
A)
ADB
B)
IMF
C)
AIIB
D)
World Bank

Correct Answer :   ADB

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced that it will provide Rs 100 crore loan to Gurgaon-based hospital chain Medanta.
The financial assistance would aid the multi-speciality hospital chain in enhancing healthcare services and medical equipment to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. It also includes staff training programmes on infection control.

Published On : February 20, 2021
10 .
Who is the head of the committee formed by the RBI to study the consolidation of urban cooperative banks?
A)
Usha Thorat
B)
N S Vishvanathan
C)
B P Kanungo
D)
Michael D Patra

Correct Answer :   N S Vishvanathan

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has constituted an eight-member expert panel to lay down a regulatory road map for urban co-operative banks (UCBs).
The committee will be headed by former deputy governor of RBI, N. S. Vishwanathan. The group will also study the consolidation prospects in the sector. The expert committee has been asked to submit its report within three months.

Published On : February 20, 2021
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