Current Affairs Quiz March 2021
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Current Affairs Quiz 2021 Current Affairs Quiz March 2021 1. Who is Velcheru Narayana, recently seen in news? A. Professor B. Athletics C. Movie Director D. None of these Explanation: A distinguished scholar, writer, translator and critic, Professor Velcheru Narayana Rao has been elected honorary fellow of Sahitya Akademi. The election of Narayana Rao has been made based on his contribution to the Telugu literature. DISCUSSION 2. Magh Purnima is falls during the Gregorian calendar month of A. January Only B. February Only C. January or February D. None of these Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has greeted the people on the occasion of Magh Purnima. Maghi Purnima is also known by the name of Magha Purnima. It is known to be a day of the full moon that occurs during the Hindu calendar month of Magh. This day falls during the Gregorian calendar month of January or February. DISCUSSION 3. When National Science Day is celebrated? A. 25 February B. 26 February C. 27 February D. 28 February Explanation: National Science Day is celebrated in India on 28 February each year to mark the discovery of the Raman effect by Indian physicist Sir C. V. Raman on 28 February 1928. On this day, Physicist CV Raman announced the discovery of the 'Raman Effect' for which he was awarded the Nobel Prize Page | 1 Report Errors in the PDF – [email protected] ©All Rights Reserved by Gkseries.com Current Affairs Quiz 2021 in 1930. The day is aimed at spreading the message of the importance of science and its application in human life. DISCUSSION 4. Which of the following organization launched the Brazil's Amazonia-1 successfully? A. NASA B. JAXA C. ISRO D. SpaceX Explanation: Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) first launch of 2021, PSLV-C51 carrying Amazonia-1 and 18 other satellites took off from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota. PSLV-C51, which is the 53rd mission of PSLV, will launch Amazonia-1 of Brazil as primary satellite and 18 Co-passenger satellites from Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR, Sriharikota. DISCUSSION 5. Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules 2021? A. The OTT platforms, called as the publishers of online curated content in the rules, would self- classify the content into five age based categories. B. The Rules have been framed in exercise of powers under section 87 (2) of the Information Technology Act, 2000 and in supersession of the earlier Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines) Rules 2011. C. Both A & B D. None of these Explanation: The Centre’s new rules to regulate the digital space is being viewed with alarm by media organisations, social media platforms and over-the-top video (OTT) platforms, who see some of the provisions as striking at the heart of the fundamental right to free speech and expression, besides imposing a high cost of compliance. The OTT platforms, called as the publishers of online curated content in the rules, would self-classify the content into five age based categories. The Rules have been framed in exercise of powers under section 87 (2) of the Information Technology Act, 2000 and in supersession of the earlier Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines) Rules 2011. DISCUSSION 6. Perseverance rover, recently seen in news, made by A. NASA Page | 2 Report Errors in the PDF – [email protected] ©All Rights Reserved by Gkseries.com Current Affairs Quiz 2021 B. JAXA C. ISRO D. SpaceX Explanation: NASA's science rover Perseverance, the most advanced astrobiology laboratory ever sent to another world, streaked through the Martian atmosphere and landed safely on the floor of a vast crater, its first stop on a search for traces of ancient microbial life on the Red Planet. DISCUSSION 7. Which of the following countries is/are under greylist of FATF? A. India B. Iran C. Pakistan C. Russia Explanation: Global money laundering watchdog the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) decided to keep Pakistan on its terrorism financing “grey list”. FATF President Marcus Pleyer said Pakistan must demonstrate in taking action against UN-designated terrorists and their associates. It also said once Pakistan completes three unfulfilled tasks, the FATF will verify and take decision on Islamabad's present status in June plenary. DISCUSSION 8. Bir Chilarai Divas 2021 is observed on A. 25 February B. 26 February C. 27 February D. 28 February Explanation: Chilarai's Birth Anniversary is being observed as Bir Chilarai Divas every yeart honor the courageous and heroic deeds of the Great General of Assam. Bir Chilarai Divas 2021 would be celebrated all over Assam on February 27. DISCUSSION 9. The United Nations Committee for Development Policy (CDP) decides on the Least Developed Country (LDC) status of a country based on which of the following criteria? A. Per capita income Page | 3 Report Errors in the PDF – [email protected] ©All Rights Reserved by Gkseries.com Current Affairs Quiz 2021 B. Human assets index C. Economic vulnerability index D. None of these Explanation: The United Nations Committee for Development Policy (CDP) has recommended graduation of Bangladesh from the category of Least Developed Country (LDC) as it fulfilled the eligibility criteria in terms of per capita income, human assets and economic and environmental vulnerability. The CDP decides on the LDC status of a country based on three criteria- per capita income, human assets index and economic vulnerability index. DISCUSSION 10. Channapatana is a city, famous for its wooden toys and lacquerware is located in A. Karnataka B. Andhra Pradesh C. Odisha D. Madhya Pradesh Explanation: The Channapattana toy maker Puttaswamy has thanked Prime Minister for his support to the Indian toy makers. Channapatana is a city and taluk headquarter in Ramanagara District, Karnataka, India. Channapatana is also called as Channpatna by locals. DISCUSSION 11. Which institute recently decided to form a Center of Excellence in gaming? A. IIT Delhi B. IIT Kanpur C. Bombay D. IIT Guwahati Explanation: Union the Information and Broadcasting (I&B) Minister Prakash Javadekar announced that I & B ministry in collaboration with IIT Bombay has decided to form a Center of Excellence in gaming and other related areas. The Centre is at an advanced stage of preparation and will come into effect as the new session of IIT begins in 2021. Page | 4 Report Errors in the PDF – [email protected] ©All Rights Reserved by Gkseries.com Current Affairs Quiz 2021 DISCUSSION 12. Which country is the partner country for the Maritime India Summit 2021? A. China B. Japan C. US D. Denmark Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually inaugurate the second edition of Maritime India Summit (MIS) on March 2, 2021. The Maritime India Summit 2021 is being organized by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways on a virtual platform www.maritimeindiasummit.in from 2nd March to 4th March 2021. Denmark is the partner country for the three-day summit. DISCUSSION 13. Which of the following statements is/are correct with respect to “lateral entry”? A. The induction of personnel at middle and senior management levels recommended by NITI Aayog, in its three-year Action Agenda. B. Lateral recruitment is aimed at achieving the twin objectives of bringing in fresh talent as well as augment the availability of manpower. C. Both A & B D. None of these Explanation: The lateral hiring initiative by the government for the bureaucracy may have stirred up a debate but the number of appointees is insignificant to bridge the gap, especially as India faces a shortage of civil servants, primarily for the Indian Administrative Service (IAS). The induction of personnel at middle and senior management levels recommended by NITI Aayog, in its three- year Action Agenda. Lateral recruitment is aimed at achieving the twin objectives of bringing in fresh talent as well as augment the availability of manpower. DISCUSSION 14. What is “Anand”, recently seen in news? A. Artificial intelligence-based robotic system by ISRO B. First indigenously designed microprocessor by IIT Bombay C. Satellite by Pixxel India, Bengaluru-based start-up D. Human Atlas by Department of Biotechnology (DBT) Page | 5 Report Errors in the PDF – [email protected] ©All Rights Reserved by Gkseries.com Current Affairs Quiz 2021 Explanation: PSLV-C51 mission was supposed to carry a satellite from Pixxel India, one of the several new start- ups. But eventually the satellite could not be part of the launch. Pixxel India is a Bengaluru-based start-up that completed two years of existence recently. DISCUSSION 15. Which of the following is the only industrialised nation where having different surnames for married spouses is illegal? A. Bhutan B. Japan C. Norway D. Israel Explanation: A section of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has signalled its opposition to changing a law that forces married couples to have the same surname. In the recent past, Japan has witnessed heated debates over the century-old law, with women’s rights activists pitted against conservative figures. DISCUSSION 16. Global Association for Physicians of Indian Origin (GAPIO), recently seen in news, is a A. PPP organization B. Non-profit organization C. UN organization D. None of these Explanation: Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare addressed the Global Indian Physicians Congress, organized by the Global Association for Physicians of Indian Origin (GAPIO). GAPIO is a non-profit organization established in 2011. DISCUSSION 17. Tuni Town, recently seen in news, located in A. Assam B. Odisha C. Andhra Pradesh D. Madhya Pradesh Page | 6 Report Errors in the PDF – [email protected] ©All Rights Reserved by Gkseries.com Current Affairs Quiz 2021 Explanation: The Metropolitan Magistrate Court (Railway Court) served summons on 40 persons reportedly involved in the arson at the Tuni railway station in East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh in January 2016.