1. Who has been appointed as the head of Google Cloud in the Asia Pacific?
A. Rick Harshman
B. Karan Bajwa
C. Vikram Shah
D. Vikas Mehra
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Google Cloud has appointed its India MD Karan Bajwa as its new leader for Asia - Pacific.
2. Arup Kumar Goswami has recently sworn in as the Chief Justice of which High Court?
A. Andhra Pradesh HC
B. Karnataka HC
C. Goa HC
D. Kerala HC
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Governor Vishwabhushan Harichandan has administered the oath of office of the chief justice of the Andhra Pradesh high court to Arup Kumar Goswami in Vijayawada.
3. Which state government has celebrated the Marathi journalist day on 6th January?
A. Maharashtra
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Gujarat
D. Bihar
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Marathi Journalism day is being celebrated across Maharashtra 6th January. Balshastri Jambhekar known as the father of Marathi journalism started the first newspaper 'Darpan' and since then this day is being celebrated as the Marathi Journalism day in the State.
4. Which state / UT has launched the mobile application Satark Nagrik?
A. Jammu & Kashmir
B. Puducherry
C. Daman and Diu
D. Kerala
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Satark Nagrik application has been launched by the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir for facilitating the seamless flow of information about the practice of corruption.
5.Who has recently become the richest person in the world?
A. Jeff Bezos
B. Zhong Shanshan
C. Bill Gates
D. Elon Musk
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The Tesla and SpaceX founder Elon Musk has overtook the Amazon founder Jeff Bezos to become the richest person in the world.
6. The Central Government approved eight hydropower projects of 144 MW in which UT?
A. Puducherry
B. Ladakh
C. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
D. Daman and Diu
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The government has cleared eight hydropower projects of 144 MW on the Indus River and its tributaries in Ladakh
7. Which organisation has adopted 100 Atal Tinkering Labs across the country?
A. Tata Group
B. DRDO
C. ISRO
D. L&T
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Indian Space Research Organization will adopt 100 Atal Tinkering Labs (ATLs) across the country.
8. What was the theme of the 16th Pravasi Bhartiya Divas observed on 9th January?
A. Celebrating Atma - Nirbhar Bharat
B. Contributing to Atma - Nirbhar Bharat
C. Catering to Atma - Nirbhar Bharat
D. Committing to Atma - Nirbhar Bharat
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The theme of Pravasi Bhartiya Divas 2021 was Contributing to Atma - Nirbhar Bharat.
9. IREDA has signed a MoU with which company for providing its technical expertise for developing renewable energy projects?
A. NHPC
B. NTPC
C. BHEL
D. GAIL
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd has signed a MoU with NHPC Ltd. for providing technical expertise in developing renewable energy projects.
10. What is the length of India's first double stack long-haul container train?
A. 0.5 km
B. 1.5 km
C. 2.5 km
D. 1.0 km
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Prime Minister Narendra Modi has flagged off the world's first double-stack long haul 1.5 km long container train to run on electric traction.
11. Kakrapar Nuclear Plant Synchronised to Grid, the plant is situated in which state?
A. Karnataka
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Goa
D. Gujarat
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The Unit 3 of Kakrapar Nuclear Power Plant (KAPP) in Gujarat has been synchronised with the grid.
12. India work to induct S-400 systems of which country?
A. France
B. USA
C. Japan
D. Russia
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The India and Russia signed an Inter-governmental Agreement (IGA) for the supply of five S-400 regiments.
13. Which World leader's Twitter account has been permanently suspended?
A. Donald Trump
B. Emmanuel Macron
C. Justin Trudeau
D. Boris Johnson
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Twitter permanently suspended US President Donald Trump's account.
14. Which state government has decided to waive entertainment tax?
A. Maharashtra
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Kerala
D. Karnataka
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
In a move to help the film industry in the state, the Kerala government has decided to waive entertainment tax for cinemas from January to March 2021.
15. Who has become the new CEO of Intel company?
A. Jonathan Gill
B. Deepak Kumar
C. Bob Swan
D. Pat Gelsinger
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The Intel has announced that its board of directors has appointed 40 - year technology industry leader Pat Gelsinger as its new chief executive officer.
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