Current Affairs Quiz 5th April 2021 : Daily GK Update Quiz

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Daily Current Affairs 5th April 2021 Quiz:

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Q.1. Which of the following organization has approved a USD 32 million project to boost health services in Mizoram?

निम्नलिखित में से किस संगठन ने मिज़ोरम में स्वास्थ्य सेवाओं को बढ़ावा देने के लिए 32 मिलियन अमरीकी डालर की परियोजना को मंजूरी दी है?

(a) Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank / एशियन इन्फ्रास्ट्रक्चर इन्वेस्टमेंट बैंक

(b) New Development Bank / न्यू डेवलपमेंट बैंक

(d) World bank / विश्व बैंक

(e) Asian Development Bank / एशियाई विकास बैंक

Answer & Explanation

Ans.1.(d)

Exp. The World Bank Board of Executive Directors has approved a USD 32 million project to improve management capacity and quality of health services in Mizoram on 2nd April.

“The project titled “Mizoram Health Systems Strengthening Project” will strengthen the governance and the management structure of the Mizoram Health department and its subsidiaries.

Q.2. World Bank and AIIB have approved a loan of how much amount for canal-based drinking water projects in Punjab?

विश्व बैंक और AIIB ने पंजाब में नहर–आधारित पेयजल परियोजनाओं के लिए कितनी राशि का ऋण स्वीकृत किया है?

(a) USD 100 million / 100 मिलियन अमरीकी डालर

(b) USD 200 million / 200 मिलियन अमरीकी डालर

(d) USD 400 million / 400 मिलियन अमरीकी डालर

(e) USD 500 million / 500 मिलियन अमरीकी डालर

Answer & Explanation

Ans.2.(c)

Exp. The World Bank and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) have approved loan for USD 300 million (about Rs 2,190 crore) canal-based drinking water projects in Punjab. The project is aimed at ensuring quality drinking water and minimise water losses for Amritsar and Ludhiana

The entire project will be co-financed by IBRD (World Bank) – USD 105 million, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank – USD 105 million and the Punjab government – USD 90 million.

Q.3. Name the deputy governor of the Reserve Bank of India who retired recently.

भारतीय रिजर्व बैंक के डिप्टी गवर्नर का नाम बताइए जो हाल ही में सेवानिवृत्त हुए हैं।

(a) B P Kanungo / बीपी कानूनगो

(b) Michael D Patra / माइकल डी पात्रा

(d) Rajeshwar Rao / राजेश्वर राव

(e) Both a & b / दोनों ए और बी

Answer & Explanation

Ans.3.(a)

Exp. BP Kanungo has stepped down from the post of the deputy governor of Reserve Bank of India after his term ended on 2 April, cutting short all expectations of an extension of his tenure.

He was appointed deputy governor in 2017 for three years. His term was extended by one more year in 2020. The other deputy governors of the RBI are Rajeshwar Rao, M.K. Jain and Michael Patra.

Q.4. Every year in India National Maritime Day is observed on _____________.

भारत में हर साल राष्ट्रीय समुद्री दिवस _____________ को मनाया जाता है।

(a) 4 April / 4 अप्रैल

(b) 2 April / 2 अप्रैल

(d) 3 April / 3 अप्रैल

(e) 5 April / 5 अप्रैल

Answer & Explanation

Ans.4.(e)

Exp. On 5th April every year in India National Maritime day is observed because on this date in 1919 navigation history was created SS Loyalty, the first ship of The Scindia Steam Navigation Company Ltd journeyed to the United Kingdom. It was a red-letter day in the account of Indian navigation.

The World Maritime Theme for 2021 is devoted to seafarers, highlighting their central role which is very important for the way forward for the shipping sector.

Q.5. On which date, International Day of Conscience is observed every year?

प्रति वर्ष अंतर्राष्ट्रीय चेतना दिवस किस तारीख को मनाया जाता है?

(a) 4 April / 4 अप्रैल

(b) 5 April / 5 अप्रैल

(d) 7 April / 7 अप्रैल

(e) 8 April / 8 अप्रैल

Answer & Explanation

Ans.5.(b)

Exp. The United Nations declares April 5 as International Day of Conscience. This day serves to remind people to self-reflect, follow their conscience, and do the right things. This Day is observed every year on 5th April and the first International Conscience Day was observed in 2020. So in the current year 2021, the second United Nations (UN) International Day of Conscience celebrations are being held across the world.

Q.6. Where will the 2023 AIBA Men’s World Boxing Championships be hosted?

2023 AIBA पुरुषों की विश्व मुक्केबाजी चैंपियनशिप की मेजबानी कहां की जाएगी?

(a) New Delhi, India / नई दिल्ली, भारत

(b) Tashkent, Uzbekistan / ताशकंद, उज्बेकिस्तान

(d) Kielce, Poland / कील्स, पोलैंड

(e) Moscow, Russia / मास्को, रूस

Answer & Explanation

Ans.6.(b)

Exp. President of the International Boxing Association (AIBA) Umar Kremlev during his visit to Uzbekistan officially announced that AIBA Men’s World Boxing Championships will take place in Tashkent in 2023.

The city of Tashkent is awarded the 2023 AIBA Men’s World Boxing Championships after the successful bid presentation by the Boxing Federation of Uzbekistan. The AIBA Board of Directors voted in favor of the major event candidate city.

Asian Boxing Championships 2021: New Delhi, India

AIBA Men’s World Boxing Championships 2021: Belgrade, Serbia

AIBA Youth Men’s and Women’s World Boxing Championships: Kielce, Poland

Q.7. Who is the author of the book titled “Manohar Parrikar: Brilliant Mind, Simple Life”?

“मनोहर पर्रिकर: ब्रिलिएंट माइंड, सिंपल लाइफ” नामक पुस्तक के लेखक कौन हैं?

(a) Anindya Dutta / अनिंद्य दत्ता

(b) Evan Osnos / इवान ओस्नोस

(d) Imitiaz Ahmad Sahibzada / इम्तियाज अहमद साहिबजादा

(e) Nitin Gokhale / नितिन गोखले

Answer & Explanation

Ans.7.(e)

Exp. A new book titled ‘Manohar Parrikar: Brilliant Mind, Simple Life’ authored by Nitin Gokhale was released. The book is published by Bloomsbury. It is an attempt to capture Parrikar’s persona — the man, the politician and the patriot.

Through this book, the author presents the journey of the contribution of Parrikar to nation-building and his service to the Goan society, from being an IIT student to a social worker and to India’s defence minister.

Q.8. Shashikala passed away recently. She was a/an ______________.

शशिकला का हाल ही में निधन हो गया। वह एक ______________ थी।

(a) Singer /गायक

(b) Journalist / पत्रकार

(d) TV Anchor / टीवी एंकर

(e) Classical singer / शास्त्रीय गायक

Answer & Explanation

Ans.8.(c)

Exp. Veteran film and TV actress Shashikala passed away on April 4 at her residence. The actress was 88. Shashikala also worked in television and was part of popular shows like Sonpari and Jeena Isi ka Naam Hai.

Shashikala has featured in over 100 films, essaying several pivotal parts. She is remembered for her performance in hits like ‘Khubsoorat’, ‘Anupama’ and ‘Ayi Milan Ke Bela’, ‘Badshah’ to name a few. In 2007, Shashikala was honoured with the prestigious Padma Shri award for her contribution to cinema.

Q.9. Where is the Headquarters of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)?

एशियन इन्फ्रास्ट्रक्चर इन्वेस्टमेंट बैंक (AIIB) का मुख्यालय कहाँ है?

(a) Beijing, China / बीजिंग, चीन

(b) Geneva, Switzerland / जिनेवा, स्विट्जरलैंड

(d) Mandaluyong, Philippines / मांडलुयांग, फिलीपींस

(e) Shanghai, China / शंघाई, चीन

Answer & Explanation

Ans.9.(a)

Exp. Headquarters: Beijing, China

Q.10. In which year World Bank was founded?

विश्व बैंक की स्थापना किस वर्ष में हुई थी?

(a) 1944

(b) 1957

(d) 1975

(e) 1981

Answer & Explanation

Ans.10.(a)

Exp. President: David Malpass

Headquarters: Washington, D.C., United States

Founded: July 1944, Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, United States

Q.11. Murlen National Park is located in which of the following state?

मुरलेन राष्ट्रीय उद्यान निम्नलिखित में से किस राज्य में स्थित है?

(a) Meghalaya / मेघालय

(b) Mizoram / मिजोरम

(d) Assam / असम

(e) Haryana / हरियाणा

Answer & Explanation

Ans.11.(b)

Exp. Murlen National Park is a national park located in the Champhai district Mizoram in India.

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