Daily Current Affairs 22nd Jan 2021 | Daily GK update Quiz

Daily Current Affairs 22nd Jan 2021 2020 Quiz:

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Q.1. Which state’s Chief Minister has recently launched Avalokana software?

हाल ही में किस राज्य के मुख्यमंत्री ने अवलोकन सॉफ्टवेयर लॉन्च किया है?

(a) Tamil Nadu / तमिलनाडु

(b) Karnataka / कर्नाटक

(c) Andhra Pradesh / आंध्र प्रदेश

(d) Kerala / केरल

(e) Odisha / ओडिशा

Answer & Explanation
Ans.1.(b)

Exp. The Karnataka Chief Minister, BS Yediyurappa recently launched Avalokana software. The software will enable the state government to access data on expenditures and sanctions incurred on 1,800 programmes.

The software provides a focused eye view on Sustainable Development goals, Scheduled Caste Sub-Plan, Tribal Sub-plan and Centrally Sponsored Schemes.

Q.2. Cabinet has approved Rs 5,282 crores investment for 850 MW Ratle hydropower project on Chenab river in which of the following state/UT?

कैबिनेट ने निम्नलिखित में से किस राज्य / केन्द्र शासित प्रदेश में चेनाब नदी पर 850 मेगावाट के रतले जलविद्युत परियोजना के लिए 5,282 करोड़ रुपये के निवेश को मंजूरी दी है?

(a) Jammu & Kashmir / जम्मू & कश्मीर

(b) Punjab / पंजाब

(c) Ladakh / लद्दाख

(d) Puducherry / पुदुचेरी

(e) Himachal Pradesh / हिमाचल प्रदेश

Answer & Explanation
Ans.2.(a)

Exp. The Union Cabinet has approved 850 megawatts (MW) Ratle hydropower project worth an Rs. 5281.94 crore on Chenab river in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir.

The project will be developed by a new joint venture company between state-run National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) Ltd and Jammu & Kashmir State Power Development Corporation Ltd (JKSPDC), where NHPC will have a 51% stake in the JV firm, while the balance will be held by JKSPDC.

Q.3. Which Bank has launched a credit card ‘AURA’ loaded with health, wellness benefits?

किस बैंक ने स्वास्थ्य, कल्याण लाभ के साथ एक क्रेडिट कार्ड औरालॉन्च किया है?

(a) HDFC Bank / एचडीएफसी बैंक

(b) Kotak Mahindra Bank / कोटक महिंद्रा बैंक

(c) Yes Bank / यस बैंक

(d) ICICI Bank / आईसीआईसीआई बैंक

(e) Axis Bank / एक्सिस बैंक

Answer & Explanation
Ans.3.(e)

Exp. Axis Bank, India’s third-largest private sector bank, announced the launch of ‘AURA’, a credit exclusively loaded with several health and wellness benefits for its users.

Aims: Health-conscious individuals, these features will be powered by Poshvine and other specialists such as Decathlon, Practo, Fitternity, IndushealthPlus, 1MG etc., to offer a complete and unique health & wellness solution.

Q.4. On which bank, RBI has imposed a monetary penalty of Rs 2 crore for delays in reporting of frauds?

किस बैंक पर RBI ने धोखाधड़ी की रिपोर्टिंग में देरी के लिए 2 करोड़ रुपये का मौद्रिक जुर्माना लगाया है?

(a) Standard Chartered Bank / स्टैंडर्ड चार्टर्ड बैंक

(b) RBL Bank / आरबीएल बैंक

(c) HSBC Bank / एचएसबीसी बैंक

(d) ICICI Bank / आईसीआईसीआई बैंक

(e) DBS Bank / डीबीएस बैंक

Answer & Explanation
Ans.4.(a)

Exp. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a monetary penalty of Rs 2 crore on Standard Chartered Bank–India for delays in reporting of frauds.

The penalty has been imposed on the bank for non-compliance with certain directions issued by it contained in the ‘Reserve Bank of India” Directions 2016’.

Q.5. Who among the following is Business Standard Banker of the Year for 2019-20?

2019-20 के लिए निम्नलिखित में से कौन बिजनेस स्टैंडर्ड बैंकर ऑफ द ईयर है? (a) Subramanian Sundar / सुब्रमनियन सुन्दर

(b) Shyam Srinivasan / श्याम श्रीनिवासन

(c) Rana Kapoor / राणा कपूर

(d) Atanu Kumar Das / अतनु कुमार दास

(e) Prashant Kumar / प्रशांत कुमार

Answer & Explanation
Ans.5.(b)

Exp. Shyam Srinivasan, managing director and chief executive officer (CEO) of Federal Bank, is the Business Standard Banker of the Year for 2019-20 for his bank’s consistent healthy performance at a time when most of its peers witnessed large stress on asset quality, registered losses, or even invited regulatory actions.

The unanimous decision was taken by a high-profile jury of five, chaired by former Reserve Bank of India deputy governor S S Mundra.

Q.6. Who among the following has won the Nelson Mandela World Humanitarian Award?

निम्नलिखित में से किसने नेल्सन मंडेला विश्व मानवतावादी पुरस्कार जीता है?

(a) Marianna Vardinoyannis / मरियाना वर्दीनोयनिस

(b) Morissana Kouyate / मोरिसाना कोइते

(c) Ravi Gaikwad / रवि गायकवाड़

(d) Kuldeep Handoo / कुलदीप हांडू

(e) Ranjitsinh Disale / रणजीतसिंह डिसले

Answer & Explanation
Ans.6.(c)

Exp. Ravi Gaikwad is a multifaceted personality known for paving his way through all walks of life. He got awarded The “Nelson Mandela” World Humanitarian Award, for his absolute spirit and professionalism.

This coveted award was given to him for his dedication to the service of humanity. He is without any doubt deserving of this recognition wholeheartedly.

Q.7. Which of the following has successfully test fired the Smart Anti Airfield Weapon (SAAW) from Hawk-i aircraft?

निम्नलिखित में से किसने हॉकआई विमान से स्मार्ट एंटी एयरफील्ड वेपन (SAAW) 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

(c) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) / हिंदुस्तान एयरोनॉटिक्स लिमिटेड

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

(e) Bharat Dynamics Ltd / भारत डायनेमिक्स लि

Answer & Explanation
Ans.7.(c)

Exp. HAL on 21st Jan successfully test fired a Smart Anti Airfield Weapon (SAAW) from the Hawk-i aircraft off the coast of Odisha. The indigenous stand-off weapon developed by Research Centre Imarat (RCI), DRDO is the first smart weapon fired from an Indian Hawk-Mk132.

“HAL has been focusing on the Atmanirbhar Bharat campaign. The company owned Hawk-i platform is being extensively used for certification of systems and weapons developed indigenously by DRDO and CSIR labs.

Q.8. Name the large scale joint military exercise conducted by Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force which is to be held under Andaman and Nicobar Command.

भारतीय सेना, भारतीय नौसेना और भारतीय वायु सेना द्वारा आयोजित बड़े पैमाने पर संयुक्त सैन्य अभ्यास का नाम बताएं जो अंडमान और निकोबार कमान के तहत आयोजित किया जाना है।

(a) Sea Vigil / सी विजिल

(b) Surya Kiran / सूर्य किरन

(c) Yudh Abhyas / युद्ध अभ्यास

(d) Kavach / कवच

(e) Sampriti / सम्पृति

Answer & Explanation
Ans.8.(d)

Exp. The large scale joint military exercise Kavach involving Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force is to be held in January 2021 under the Andaman and Nicobar Command.

During the exercise, the joint forces will execute high density offensive and defence measures in the Andaman sea and Bay of Bengal. Also, they will carry out amphibious landing operations, helicopter borne insertion of special forces from sea culminating in tactical follow-on operations on land.

Q.9. What is the tagline of Federal Bank?

फेडरल बैंक की टैगलाइन क्या है?

(a) Honors Your Trust

(b) The Name you can Bank Upon

(c) Good people to bank with

(d) Where Service Is A Way of Life

(e) Your Perfect Banking Partner

Answer & Explanation
Ans.9.(e)

Exp. Federal Bank

Headquarters: Aluva, Kochi, Kerala, India

MD & CEO: Shyam Srinivasan

Tagline: Your Perfect Banking Partner

Q.10. Where is the Headquarter of Axis Bank?

एक्सिस बैंक का मुख्यालय कहाँ है?

(a) Mumbai / मुंबई

(b) New Delhi / नई दिल्ली

(c) Hyderabad / हैदराबाद

(d) Bengaluru / बेंगलुरु

(e) Pune / पुणे

Answer & Explanation
Ans.10.(a)

Exp. Headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra

MD and CEO: Amitabh Chaudhry

Tagline: Badhti Ka naam Zindagi

Q.11. In which state/UT, Virupaksha Temple is located?

विरुपाक्ष मंदिर किस राज्य / केंद्रशासित प्रदेश में स्थित है?

(a) Telangana / तेलंगाना

(b) Karnataka / कर्नाटक

(c) Ladakh / लदाख

(d) Assam / असम

(e) Odisha / ओडिशा

Answer & Explanation
Ans.11.(b)

Exp. Virupaksha Temple is located in Hampi in the Vijayanagara district of Karnataka, India.

Q.12. Dachigam National Park is situated in which of the following state/UT?

दाचीगाम राष्ट्रीय उद्यान निम्नलिखित में से किस राज्य / केन्द्र शासित प्रदेश में स्थित है?

(a) Ladakh / लदाख

(b) Manipur / मणिपुर

(c) Daman & Diu / दमन और दीव

(d) Jammu & Kashmir / जम्मू और कश्मीर

(e) Arunachal Pradesh / अरुणाचल प्रदेश

Answer & Explanation
Ans.12.(d)

Exp. Dachigam National Park is located 22 kilometers from Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.

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