Current Affairs Quiz 28th April 2021 : Daily GK Update Quiz

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Daily Current Affairs 28th April 2021 Quiz:

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Q.1. Asian Development Bank (ADB) has projected India’s GDP to grow at _____ for FY22.

एशियाई विकास बैंक (ADB) ने वित्त वर्ष 22 के लिए भारत की GDP को _____ पर बढ़ने का अनुमान लगाया है।

(a) 9%

(b) 10%

(d) 13%

(e) 144%

Answer & Explanation

Ans.1.(c)

Exp. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday revised upwards India’s GDP growth in 2021-22 to 11% from 8% earlier, led by continued economic recovery boosted by increased public investment, vaccine rollout, and a surge in domestic demand but warned that failure to control the resurgence of Covid-19 cases poses a downside risk to the recovery.

It also expects economic growth to moderate to 7% in FY23 as base effects disappear.

Q.2. Under which Section of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, Shivalik Mercantile Co-operative Bank (SMCB) has been issued license to operate as Shivalik Small Finance Bank Limited?

बैंकिंग विनियमन अधिनियम, 1949 की किस धारा के तहत शिवालिक मर्केंटाइल को–ऑपरेटिव बैंक (SMCB) को शिवालिक स्मॉल फाइनेंस बैंक लिमिटेड के रूप में संचालित करने के लिए लाइसेंस जारी किया गया है?

(a) Section 18 (1) / धारा 18 (1)

(b) Section 19 (2) / धारा 19 (2)

(d) Section 21 (2) / धारा 21 (2)

(e) Section 22 (1) / धारा 22 (1)

Answer & Explanation

Ans.2.(e)

Exp. Shivalik Small Finance Bank Limited has commenced operations as a small finance bank with effect from April 26, 2021.The Reserve Bank has issued a licence to the bank under Section 22 (1) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 to carry on the business of small finance bank in India.

It must be remembered that the Shivalik Mercantile Co-operative Bank (SMCB) is the first urban co-operative bank (UCB) in India to receive licence from RBI to operate as a Small Finance Bank (SFB).

Q.3. Who has been appointed as the brand ambassador of ASICS?

ASICS के ब्रांड एंबेसडर के रूप में किसे नियुक्त किया गया है?

(a) Ravichandran Ashwin / रविचंद्रन अश्विन

(b) Virat Kohli / विराट कोहली

(d) Ravindra Jadeja / रवींद्र जडेजा

(e) Ajinkya Rahane / अजिंक्य रहाणे

Answer & Explanation

Ans.3.(d)

Exp. Japanese Sportswear brand ASICS on 27th April announced that it has appointed Ravindra Jadeja, the all-rounder of the Indian cricket team and Chennai Super Kings as its brand ambassador.

The company, which focuses on sporting gear for the running category. ASICS has been working with young and fresh athletic talent across various genres of sports. In India, ASICS is promoted by actor Tiger Shroff.

Q.4. Who has been appointed as a Director on the Central Board of Reserve Bank of India?

भारतीय रिजर्व बैंक के केंद्रीय बोर्ड में निदेशक के रूप में किसे नियुक्त किया गया है?

(a) Ajay Seth / अजय सेठ

(b) Shashank Bhide / शशांक भिड़े

(d) Jayant R Varma / जयंत आर वर्मा

(e) All of the above / उपरोक्त सभी

Answer & Explanation

Ans.4.(a)

Exp. Government appoints Economic Affairs Secretary Ajay Seth on RBI board. “The Central Government has nominated Ajay Seth, Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Government of India as a Director on the Central Board of Reserve Bank of India vice Tarun Bajaj.

The nomination of Seth is effective from April 24, 2021, and until further orders.

Q.5. Who has been appointed as the Acting Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court?

कलकत्ता उच्च न्यायालय के कार्यवाहक मुख्य न्यायाधीश के रूप में किसे नियुक्त किया गया है?

(a) Sanjib Banerjee / संजीब बनर्जी

(b) Hima Kohli / हिमा कोहली

(d) Rajesh Bindal / राजेश बिंदल

(e) K G Balakrishnan / के जी बालाकृष्णन

Answer & Explanation

Ans.5.(d)

Exp. The Centre has appointed Justice Rajesh Bindal, senior-most Judge of the Calcutta High Court, as the Acting Chief Justice of that High Court. He will succeed Chief Justice Thottathil B. Radhakrishnan, who is set to retire on 29th April, 2021.

He was elevated as a Judge of the Punjab & Haryana High Court on March 22, 2006.

Q.6. Which of the following company has figured in Time Magazine’s first-ever list of 100 most influential companies?

निम्नलिखित में से कौन सी कंपनी टाइम पत्रिका की 100 सबसे प्रभावशाली कंपनियों की पहली सूची में शामिल हुई है?

(a) Jio Platforms / जियो प्लेटफार्म

(b) Byju’s / बायजू

(d) Flipkart / फ्लिपकार्ट

(e) Both a & b / दोनों ए और बी

Answer & Explanation

Ans.6.(e)

Exp. Two Indian firms, Reliance Industries’ technology arm Jio Platforms and e-learning startup Byju’s have figured in the Time Magazine’s first-ever list of 100 most influential companies.

On its website, Time said companies shaping the future are at the heart of the first ever TIME100 Most Influential Companies

Q.7. What was the rank of India in Chandler Good Government Index 2021?

चांडलर गुड गवर्नमेंट इंडेक्स 2021 में भारत का रैंक क्या था?

(a) 23rd

(b) 32nd

(d) 49th

(e) 58th

Answer & Explanation

Ans.7.(d)

Exp. Chandler Good Government Index: India Rank 49th, Finland tops. The Chandler Good Governance Index is released by the Chandler Institute of Governance headquartered in Singapore. Finland topped the ranking following Switzerland, Singapore, Netherlands, Denmark and Norway.

The index is prepared based on seven pillars namely leadership and foresight, strong institutions, robust laws and policies, attractive market place, financial stewardship, helping people rise, global influence and reputation.

Q.8. Which country has topped the Chandler Good Government Index 2021?

चंदलर गुड गवर्नमेंट इंडेक्स 2021 में किस देश ने शीर्ष स्थान हासिल किया है?

(a) Sweden / स्वीडन

(b) Norway / नॉर्वे

(d) Switzerland / स्विट्ज़रलैंड

(e) Denmark / डेनमार्क

Answer & Explanation

Ans.8.(c)

Q.9. What is the rank of India among the biggest military spenders in the world according to a Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) report 2020?

स्टॉकहोम इंटरनेशनल पीस रिसर्च इंस्टीट्यूट (SIPRI) की रिपोर्ट 2020 के अनुसार दुनिया के सबसे बड़े सैन्य खर्च करने वालों में भारत का स्थान क्या है?

(a) 1^st / पहला

(b) 2^nd / दूसरा

(d) 4^th / चौथा

(e) 5^th / पाँचवा

Answer & Explanation

Ans.9.(c)

Exp. India was the world’s third-biggest military spender in 2020, exceeded only by the US and China, reports the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).

“The five biggest spenders in 2020, which together accounted for 62 per cent of global military expenditure, were the United States, China, India, Russia and the United Kingdom.” stated the SIPRI annual report, which was released on 26th April.

Q.10. Which country is the world’s biggest military spender in 2020 according to a report of Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)?

स्टॉकहोम इंटरनेशनल पीस रिसर्च इंस्टीट्यूट (SIPRI) की एक रिपोर्ट के अनुसार, 2020 में दुनिया का सबसे बड़ा सैन्य खर्च करने वाला देश कौन सा है?

(a) Russia / रूस

(b) Japan / जापान

(d) UK / ब्रिटेन

(e) USA / यू.एस.ए.

Answer & Explanation

Ans.10.(e)

Exp. India was the world’s third-biggest military spender in 2020, exceeded only by the US and China, reports the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).

Q.11. World Day for Safety and Health at Work is observed globally on __________ every year.

काम पर सुरक्षा और स्वास्थ्य के लिए विश्व दिवस हर साल विश्व स्तर पर __________ को मनाया जाता है।

(a) 25 April / 25 अप्रैल

(b) 26 April / 26 अप्रैल

(d) 28 April / 28 अप्रैल

(e) 29 April / 29 अप्रैल

Answer & Explanation

Ans.11.(d)

Exp. World Day for Safety and Health at Work is observed globally on 28 April every year. This day is observed to promote the prevention of occupational accidents and diseases globally and raise awareness to ensure health and safety at the workplace.

Q.12. What was the theme for World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2021?

काम पर सुरक्षा और स्वास्थ्य के लिए विश्व दिवस 2021 का विषय क्या था?

(a) Stop the pandemic: Safety and health at work can save lives

(b) Safety and Health and the Future of Work

(d) OSH vulnerability of young workers

(e) Optimize the collection and use of OSH data

Answer & Explanation

Ans.12.(c)

Exp. World Day for Safety and Health at Work is observed globally on 28 April every year. This day is observed to promote the prevention of occupational accidents and diseases globally and raise awareness to ensure health and safety at the workplace.

Theme 2021: “Anticipate, prepare and respond to crises – Invest Now in Resilient Occupational Safety and Health Systems”.

Q.13. On which date, Workers’ Memorial Day is observed?

किस दिन “श्रमिक स्मृति दिवस” मनाया जाता है?

(a) 26 April / 26 अप्रैल

(b) 27 April / 27 अप्रैल

(d) 29 April / 29 अप्रैल

(e) 30 April / 30 अप्रैल

Answer & Explanation

Ans.13.(c)

Exp. The Workers’ Memorial Day, also known as International Commemoration Day for Dead and Injured Workers occurs every year on 28 April. The day has been organized worldwide by the International Trade Union Confederation since 1996.

Q.14. What was the theme for Workers’ Memorial Day 2021?

श्रमिक स्मृति दिवस 2021 के लिए विषय क्या था?

(a) Death on the Job: The Toll of Neglect

(b) Taking control – removing dangerous substances from the workplace

(d) Good health and safety for all workers

(e) Health and Safety is a fundamental workers‘ right

Ans.14.(e)

Answer & Explanation

Exp. The Workers’ Memorial Day, also known as International Commemoration Day for Dead and Injured Workers occurs every year on 28 April. The day has been organized worldwide by the International Trade Union Confederation since 1996.

Theme 2021: ‘Health and Safety is a fundamental workers‘ right.’

Q.15. Who among the following has successfully tested Python 5 Air to Air Missile?

निम्नलिखित में से किसने पायथन 5 एयर टू एयर मिसाइल का सफलतापूर्वक परीक्षण किया है?

(a) Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) / भारतीय अंतरिक्ष अनुसंधान संगठन

(b) Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL) / रक्षा अनुसंधान और विकास प्रयोगशाला

(d) Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) / रक्षा अनुसंधान और विकास संगठन

(e) Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) / वैज्ञानिक और औद्योगिक अनुसंधान परिषद

Answer & Explanation

Ans.15.(d)

Exp. The Defence Research and Development Organisation recently test fired a series of missile trials. It included the Derby missiles and the Python missiles. The missiles were test fired in Goa and achieved 100% hits.

With this the DRDO announced that the Python 5 Air to Air Missile has been successfully added to the Light Combat Aircraft Tejas. It is beyond visual range missile. The Beyond Visual Range missiles are those missiles that are capable of engaging at ranges beyond 37 km.

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