Current Affairs Quiz 9th April 2021 : Daily GK Update Quiz

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Daily Current Affairs 9th April 2021 Quiz:

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Q.1. Ouhoumoudou Mahamadou has been named as the Prime Minister of which of the following country?

औउमौदौ महामदौ को निम्नलिखित में से किस देश के प्रधानमंत्री के रूप में नामित किया गया है?

(a) Niger / नाइजर

(b) Mali / माली

(d) Sudan / सूडान

(e) Yemen / यमन

Answer & Explanation

Ans.1.(a)

Exp. Niger President Mohamed Bazoum appointed Ouhoumoudou Mahamadou to head his new cabinet as the country’s new prime minister, the government announced on public broadcaster Office de Radiodiffusion Television du Niger. Mahamadou, 66, previously served as a minister in charge of the finance and mining portfolios. He was the chief of staff to former President Mahamadou Issoufou between 2015 and 2021.

Q.2. Which organization has approved 484 million USD for CKIC (Chennai-Kanyakumari Industrial Corridor) Project in Tamil Nadu?

तमिलनाडु में CKIC (चेन्नई–कन्याकुमारी औद्योगिक गलियारा) परियोजना के लिए किस संगठन ने 484 मिलियन अमरीकी डालर की मंजूरी दी है?

(a) World bank / विश्व बैंक

(b) Asian Development Bank / एशियाई विकास बैंक

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

(e) New Development Bank / न्यू डेवलपमेंट बैंक

Answer & Explanation

Ans.2.(b)

Exp. The Asian Development Bank recently approved 484 million USD for CKIC (Chennai-Kanyakumari Industrial Corridor) in Tamil Nadu. The project will upgrade 590 km of state highways in the CKIC influence areas.

The Climate Change adaptation measures are to be incorporated in the highway upgrades. This includes improved drainage, resizing of bridges and culverts, raised road embankments in critical sections.

Q.3. Who among the following has been appointed as the brand ambassador of Vivo?

निम्नलिखित में से किसे विवो का ब्रांड एंबेसडर नियुक्त किया गया है?

(a) Ajinkya Rahane / अजिंक्या रहाने

(b) Ambati Rayudu / अम्बाती रायुडु

(d) Hardik Pandya / हार्दिक पंड्या

(e) Rishabh Pant / ऋषभ पंत

Answer & Explanation

Ans.3.(c)

Exp. Chinese smartphone major Vivo on 8th April said it has appointed cricketer Virat Kohli as its brand ambassador. With the association, Vivo aims to reach the millennials and technologically driven consumers, and a 360-degree marketing approach will characterise the company’s association with Kohli.

Kohli will be seen spreading awareness and promoting the launch of Vivo’s upcoming product series in the pipeline.

Q.4. Name the Indian Army Officer who recently broke his own 2 Guinness World Records for Fastest Solo Cycling.

उस भारतीय सेना अधिकारी का नाम बताइए जिसने हाल ही में फास्टेस्ट सोलो साइकिलिंग के लिए अपने ही 2 गिनीज वर्ल्ड रिकॉर्ड तोड़ दिए।

(a) Renjith Kumar / रंजीत कुमार

(b) Ratan Lal / रतन लाल

(d) Bharat Pannu / भारत पन्नू

(e) Akhilesh Chandra Kulshrestha / अखिलेश चंद्र कुलश्रेष्ठ

Answer & Explanation

Ans.4.(d)

Exp. Indian Army Officer Bharat Pannu Breaks 2 Guinness World Records for Fastest Solo Cycling. The first record was created when Lt Col Pannu cycled from Leh to Manali (472 km distance) on October 10, 2020, in just 35 hours and 25 minutes. Lt Col Pannu created a second record when he cycled the 5,942-km-long ‘Golden Quadrilateral’ route, which connects Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata, in 14 days, 23 hours and 52 minutes.

Q.5. Who has launched the updated version of the book titled “Exam warriors”?

“एग्जाम वॉरियर्स” नामक पुस्तक का अद्यतन संस्करण किसने लॉन्च किया है?

(a) Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank / रमेश पोखरियाल निशंक

(b) Harsh Vardhan / हर्ष वर्धन

(d) Narendra Modi / नरेंद्र मोदी

(e) Rajiv Kumar / राजीव कुमार

Answer & Explanation

Ans.5.(d)

Exp. The updated version of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s book named ‘Exam Warriors’ was launched. The book gives out various suggestions to both students and parents to deal with the examination pressure and stress.

The book raises awareness on topics like mental health, the role of technology and time management.

Q.6. Indian Navy has participated in multi-lateral maritime exercise La Pérouse conducted by which country?

भारतीय नौसेना ने किस देश द्वारा आयोजित बहु–पार्श्व समुद्री अभ्यास ला पेरेस में भाग लिया है?

(a) Germany / जर्मनी

(b) Russia / रूस

(d) Spain / स्पेन

(e) France / फ्रांस

Answer & Explanation

Ans.6.(e)

Exp. Indian Navy Ships INS Satpura and INS Kiltan alongwith P8I Long Range Maritime Patrol Aircraft are participating, for the first time in multilateral maritime exercise La Pérouse, being conducted in the Eastern Indian Ocean Region from 5th to 7th April 2021.

“The Indian Navy ships and aircraft will exercise at sea with ships and aircraft of French Navy (FN), Royal Australian Navy (RAN), Japan Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) and United States Navy (USN) during the three day exercise at sea.

Q.7. CRPF Valour Day is observed on _______________ every year.

हर साल _______________ को CRPF शौर्य दिवस मनाया जाता है।

(a) 8 April / 8 अप्रैल

(b) 9 April / 9 अप्रैल

(d) 11 April / 11 अप्रैल

(e) 12 April / 12 अप्रैल

Answer & Explanation

Ans.7.(b)

Exp. Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Valour Day (Shaurya Diwas) is observed on 9 April every year, as a tribute to the brave men of the Force. 2021 marks the 56th CRPF Valour Day.

About: It was on this day in 1965, a small contingent of CRPF created history by defeating an invading Pakistani army, several time larger, at the Sardar Post located in the Rann of Kutch, Gujarat. The CRPF men eliminated 34 Pakistani soldiers and captured four alive. In the conflict, CRPF lost six personnel who had attained martyrdom.

Q.8. Prince Philip passed away recently. He was from which country?

प्रिंस फिलिप का हाल ही में निधन हो गया। वह किस देश से थे?

(a) Scotland / स्कॉटलैंड

(b) France / फ्रांस

(d) Denmark / डेनमार्क

(e) England / इंग्लैंड

Answer & Explanation

Ans.8.(e)

Exp. Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has died. The 99-year-old royal passed away just months before his 100th birthday in June. He had retired from public duties in 2017 at the age of 96.

Q.9. Who is the current President of Asian Development Bank (ADB)?

एशियाई विकास बैंक (ADB) के वर्तमान अध्यक्ष कौन हैं?

(a) Marcos Prado Troyjo / मार्कोस प्राडो त्रोय्जो

(b) Masatsugu Asakawa / मसत्सुगु असकवा

(d) Rafael Grossi / राफेल ग्रॉसी

(e) Mukhisa Kituyi / मुखिषा कितुयी

Answer & Explanation

Ans.9.(b)

Exp: Headquarters: Mandaluyong, Philippines

President: Masatsugu Asakawa

Founded: 19 December 1966

Q.10. What is the capital of Niger?

नाइजर की राजधानी क्या है?

(a) Kigali / किगाली

(b) Warsaw / वॉरसॉ

(d) Antananarivo / अंतानानारिवो

(e) Niamey / नियामे

Answer & Explanation

Ans.10.(e)

Exp. Capital: Niamey

President: Mohamed Bazoum

Currency: West African CFA franc

Q.11. Who is the current Director General of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)?

केंद्रीय रिजर्व पुलिस बल (CRPF) के वर्तमान महानिदेशक कौन हैं?

(a) Kannan CS Warrier / कन्नन सीएस वॉरियर

(b) Kuldiep Singh / कुलदीप सिंह

(d) Udayan Banerjee / उदयन बनर्जी

(e) Vidya Rajaram / विद्या राजाराम

Answer & Explanation

Ans.11.(b)

Exp. Director General of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF): Kuldeep Singh

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