Daily Current Affairs 28th Jan 2021 | Daily GK update Quiz

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Q.1. PM Modi has addressed the International Climate Adaptation Summit 2021. Which country has hosted the International Climate Adaptation Summit 2021?

पीएम मोदी ने अंतर्राष्ट्रीय जलवायु अनुकूलन शिखर सम्मेलन 2021 को संबोधित किया है। किस देश ने अंतर्राष्ट्रीय जलवायु अनुकूलन शिखर सम्मेलन 2021 की मेजबानी की है?

(a) Vietnam / वियतनाम

(b) Saudi Arabia / सऊदी अरब

(d) Netherlands / नेदरलैंड्स

(e) Hong Kong / हांगकांग

Answer & Explanation

Ans.1.(d)

Exp. The online international Climate Adaptation Summit (CAS) 2021 on 25 and 26 January, hosted by the Netherlands. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 25, 2021 addressed the Climate Adaptation Summit 2021 and said that India is targeting 450 gigawatt of renewable energy capacity by the year 2030.

PM Narendra Modi noted that the ‘Climate Adaptation’ is more significant today than ever before and that it is a key element of India’s developmental efforts.

Q.2. By which year, India is targeting 450 gigawatt of renewable energy capacity?

किस वर्ष तक, भारत 450 गीगावाट नवीकरणीय ऊर्जा क्षमता को लक्षित कर रहा है?

(a) 2023

(b) 2024

(d) 2028

(e) 2030

Answer & Explanation

Ans.2.(e)

PM Narendra Modi noted that the ‘Climate Adaptation’ is more significant today than ever before and that it is a key element of India’s developmental efforts.

Q.3. Textiles Ministry has signed an MoU with which country’s Nissenken Quality Evaluation Centre?

कपड़ा मंत्रालय ने किस देश के निसेनकेन गुणवत्ता मूल्यांकन केंद्र के साथ एक समझौता ज्ञापन पर हस्ताक्षर किए हैं?

(a) Japan / जापान

(b) Malaysia / मलेशिया

(d) South Korea / दक्षिण कोरिया

(e) Singapore / सिंगापूर

Answer & Explanation

Ans.3.(a)

Exp. The Textiles Committee of the Ministry of Textiles has signed a Memorandum of Understanding- MoU with Nissenken Quality Evaluation Centre, Japan to boost export of Textile and Apparel to Japanese market.

The main objective of the MoU is to provide required support to textile’s trade and industry for ensuring quality as per the requirement of Japanese buyers.

Q.4. With which of the following organization, India has inked an MoU for global energy security, sustainability?

निम्नलिखित में से किस संगठन के साथ, भारत ने वैश्विक ऊर्जा सुरक्षा, स्थिरता के लिए समझौता ज्ञापन पर हस्ताक्षर किया है?

(a) Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) / आर्थिक सहयोग और विकास संगठन

(b) International Energy Agency (IEA) / अंतर्राष्ट्रीय ऊर्जा एजेंसी

(d) Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) / पेट्रोलियम निर्यातक देशों का संगठन

(e) International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) / अंतर्राष्ट्रीय अक्षय ऊर्जा एजेंसी

Answer & Explanation

Ans.4.(b)

Exp. India on January 27, 2021 inked a strategic partnership agreement with the International Energy Agency (IEA) to strengthen cooperation in global energy security, stability and sustainability.

This partnership will lead to an extensive exchange of knowledge and would be a stepping stone towards India becoming a full member of IEA. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by Power Secretary Sanjiv Nandan Sahai and IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol.

Q.5. Which state has won a Special Award for Information Technology applications in Elections in the National Best Electoral Practices Award 2020?

किस राज्य ने राष्ट्रीय सर्वश्रेष्ठ चुनावी आचरण पुरस्कार 2020 में चुनाव में सूचना प्रौद्योगिकी अनुप्रयोगों के लिए विशेष पुरस्कार जीता है?

(a) Andhra Pradesh / आंध्र प्रदेश

(b) Meghalaya / मेघालय

(d) Assam / असम

(e) Haryana / हरियाणा

Answer & Explanation

Ans.5.(b)

Exp. The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer, Meghalaya was selected for a Special Award for Information Technology applications in Elections by the Election Commission of India (ECI), in the National Best Electoral Practices Awards-2020.

President Ram Nath Kovind virtually conferred the award to Meghalaya CEO F.R. Kharkongor at the National Voters’ Day Award function held in New Delhi.

Q.6. What is the rank of India in Asia-Pacific Personalised Health Index by Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU)?

इकोनॉमिस्ट इंटेलिजेंस यूनिट (EIU) द्वारा एशिया–प्रशांत व्यक्तिगत स्वास्थ्य सूचकांक में भारत का रैंक क्या है?

(a) 5^th / 5 वाँ

(b) 10^th / 10 वाँ

(d) 73^th / 73 वाँ

(e) 81^th / 81 वाँ

Answer & Explanation

Ans.6.(b)

Exp. India ranked 10th out of 11 Asia Pacific countries in a newly-launched health index to measure the progress towards personalised healthcare.The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) report ‘Asia-Pacific Personalised Health Index’ measures the readiness of 11 health systems across.

The ‘Personalised Health Index’ measures performance against 27 different indicators of personalised health across four categories called ‘Vital Signs’. These include Policy Context, Health Information, Personalised Technologies and Health Services.

Q.7. Which country has topped in Asia-Pacific Personalised Health Index by Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU)?

इकोनॉमिस्ट इंटेलिजेंस यूनिट (EIU) द्वारा एशिया–पैसिफिक पर्सनलाइज्ड हेल्थ इंडेक्स में किस देश ने टॉप किया है?

(a) Mauritius / मॉरीशस

(b) China / चीन

(d) Myanmar / म्यांमार

(e) South Korea / दक्षिण कोरिया

Answer & Explanation

Ans.7.(c)

Exp. India ranks 10th in Asia-Pacific Personalised Health Index, Singapore tops. India ranked 10th out of 11 Asia Pacific countries in a newly-launched health index to measure the progress towards personalised healthcare.The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) report ‘Asia-Pacific Personalised Health Index’ measures the readiness of 11 health systems across.

The ‘Personalised Health Index’ measures performance against 27 different indicators of personalised health across four categories called ‘Vital Signs’.

These include Policy Context, Health Information, Personalised Technologies and Health Services.

Q.8. On which date International Holocaust Remembrance Day is observed?

अंतर्राष्ट्रीय प्रलय स्मरण दिवस किस तिथि को मनाया जाता है?

(a) 25 January / 25 जनवरी

(b) 26 January / 26 जनवरी

(d) 28 January / 28 जनवरी

(e) 29 January / 29 जनवरी

Answer & Explanation

Ans.8.(c)

Exp. International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust (International Holocaust Remembrance Day) was observed on January 27, 2021. The day commemorates the tragedy of the Holocaust during the Second World War.

On January 27, 1945, Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi concentration and death camp, was liberated by Soviet Union’s Red Army.

Q.9. Birth Anniversary of Lala Lajpat Rai is observed in India every year on __________________.

लाला लाजपत राय की जयंती भारत में हर साल __________________ को मनाई जाती है।

(a) 27 January / 27 जनवरी

(b) 28 January / 28 जनवरी

(d) 30 January / 30 जनवरी

(e) 31 January / 31 जनवरी

Answer & Explanation

Ans.9.(b)

Exp. Lala Lajpat Rai was born on 28 January, 1865 in Punjab. He was a prominent nationalist leader who played an important role in India’s struggle for freedom. He also earned the title of ‘Punjab Kesari’ or ‘the Lion of the Punjab’.

He initiated the foundation of Punjab National Bank. He died on 17 November, 1928, due to serious injuries. The University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences in Hisar, Haryana is named after Lala Lajpat Rai.

Q.10. Prasanta Dora passed away recently. He was a/an __________________.

प्रशांत डोरा का हाल ही में निधन हो गया। वह एक __________________ थे।

(a) Politician / राजनीतिज्ञ

(b) Freedom Fighter / स्वतंत्रता सेनानी

(d) Footballer / फुटबॉलर

(e) Painter / चित्रकार

Answer & Explanation

Ans.10.(d)

Exp. Former Indian National Football team goalkeeper, Prasanta Dora has passed away. He was represented Tollygunge Agragami, Calcutta Port Trust, Mohammedan Sporting, Mohun Bagan and East Bengal in domestic football.

He has also adjudged the Best Goalkeeper when Bengal lifted back-to-back Santosh Trophy titles in 1997-98 and 99.

Q.11. Where is the headquarters of International Energy Agency (IEA)?

अंतर्राष्ट्रीय ऊर्जा एजेंसी (IEA) का मुख्यालय कहाँ है?

(a) Paris, France / पेरिस, फ्रांस

(b) Geneva, Switzerland / जिनेवा, स्विट्जरलैंड

(d) Glasgow, Scotland / ग्लासगो, स्कॉटलैंड

(e) Washington D.C., United States / वाशिंगटन डीसी, संयुक्त राज्य अमेरिका

Answer & Explanation

Ans.11.(a)

Exp. Headquarters: Paris, France

Membership: 30 member countries

Executive Director: Fatih Birol

Q.12. What is the capital of Netherlands?

नीदरलैंड की राजधानी क्या है?

(a) Harare / हरारे

(b) Amsterdam / एम्स्टर्डम

(d) Maputo‎ / मापुटो

(e) Georgetown / जॉर्जटाउन

Answer & Explanation

Ans.12.(b)

Exp. Capital: Amsterdam

Currency: Euro

Q.13. Name the present Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India.

भारत के वर्तमान मुख्य चुनाव आयुक्त का नाम बताइए।

(a) Sushil Chandra / सुशील चंद्रा

(b) Rajiv Kumar / राजीव कुमार

(d) Ajay Narayan Jha / अजय नारायण झा

(e) Ashok Lavasa / अशोक लवासा

Answer & Explanation

Ans.13.(c)

Exp. Sunil Arora is the Chief Election Commissioner of India.

Q.14. Who is the present Chief Minister of Meghalaya?

मेघालय के वर्तमान मुख्यमंत्री कौन हैं?

(a) Conrad Sangma / कॉनराड संगमा

(b) Neiphiu Rio / नीफिउ रियो

(d) Naveen Patnaik / नवीन पटनायक

(e) N. Biren Singh / एन बिरेन सिंह

Answer & Explanation

Ans.14.(a)

Exp. Governor: Satyapal Malik

CM: Conard Sangama

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