January 9, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
What is the theme of the National Metrology Conclave 2021?
A. Metrology for Standards
B. Inclusive Growth of the Nation
C. National Measurements
D. Metrology for the Inclusive Growth of the Nation
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The theme of the National Metrology Conclave 2021 is Metrology for the Inclusive Growth of the Nation.
2.
Which one has been conferred with the status of centennial observing station by the WMO?
A. Goa Meteorological Observatory
B. Sikkim Meteorological Observatory
C. Patna Meteorological Observatory
D. Gujarat Meteorological Observatory
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO), Geneva has conferred the status of 'centennial observing station' to Patna Meteorological observatory.
3.
Which state will host the 51st International Film Festival of India?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Karnataka
C. Kerala
D. Goa
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The 51st International Film Festival of India (IFFI) will be held in the Indian state of Goa from January 16-24, 2021
4.
India has set the high-level group for the South Asia Energy Security. Who is the head of the group?
A. Deverakonda Vijay
B. Bhagat Mathur
C. Kumar Shahi
D. Ram Vinay Shahi
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The government has set up a high-level group headed by former Union power secretary Ram Vinay Shahi.
5.
At which city, Dharmendra Pradhan has inaugurated India's 1st of its kind Migrant worker cell?
A. Mumbai
B. Surat
C. Gandhinagar
D. Gangtok
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Union petroleum minister Dharmendra Pradhan has inaugurated a migrant worker cell at Surat in Gujarat.
6.
Which country has passed a bill making abortion valid?
A. Russia
B. USA
C. Argentina
D. China
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Argentina is poised to become the first major Latin American country to legalize abortion after legislation was given the green light by lower house.
7.
At which city, Dharmendra Pradhan has inaugurated India's 1st of its kind Migrant worker cell?
A. Mumbai
B. Surat
C. Gandhinagar
D. Gangtok
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Union petroleum minister Dharmendra Pradhan has inaugurated a migrant worker cell at Surat in Gujarat.
8.
The well preserved remains of Ice Age Woolly Rhino were found in which nation?
A. India
B. Japan
C. Russia
D. Iceland
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
An extremely well preserved carcass of Ice Age woolly rhino has been discovered in Russia. It is likely between 20,000 to 50,000 years old.
10.
In which country, Tesla has launched its largest supercharger facility?
A. India
B. USA
C. China
D. Japan
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Tesla has launched the world's largest Supercharger yet with 72 rapid charging stalls in Shanghai, China.
11.
The World Day of War Orphans is observed on which date?
A. 6th January
B. 5th January
C. 7th January
D. 3rd January
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The World Day of War Orphans is observed on January 6th every year to raise awareness about children who have been orphaned due to wars.
12.
Which company has signed MOU with Maharashtra Metro for the implementation of advanced Biodigester MK-2 technology?
A. BEML
B. DRDO
C. L & T
D. TATA Motors
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The DRDO has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation for implementation of Advanced Biodigester Mk-II Technology in Metro Rail Network
13.
Which bank has launched WhatsApp banking?
A. Bank of Baroda
B. IDBI Bank
C. PNB
D. HDFC Bank
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Bank of Baroda (BOB) WhatsApp banking service is available for customers and non customers of the bank.
14.
Which state government has rolled out the 'Launch Pad Scheme'?
A. Kerala
B. Karnataka
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Maharashtra
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Madhya Pradesh rolled out 'Launch Pad Scheme' to make youth self-reliant.
15..
According to the report, the Indian economy is to contract by how much percent in 2020-21?
A. 9.6%
B. 8.5%
C. 9%
D. 10%
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The India's economy is estimated to contract by 9.6 percent in the fiscal year 2020-21 reflecting a sharp drop in household spending and private investment and the growth is expected to recover to 5.4 percent in 2021.
16.
At which conclave, the Prime Minister inaugurated the National Atomic Scale?
A. National Solar Power Conclave
B. National Metrology Conclave
C. National Metrology Conclave
D. National Education Conclave
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi delivered the inaugural address at the National Metrology Conclave 2021 organised bythe Council of Scientific and Industrial Research(CSIR) -National Physical Laboratory, New Delhi.
17.
In which city, the CEPI centralized network lab has been inaugurated?
A. Kolkata
B. Bangalore
C. Faridabad
D. Chennai
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Union Science and Technology Minister Harsh Vardhan have inaugurated a CEPI laboratory at the Translational Health Science and Technology Institute in Faridabad.
18.
Which company has joined hands with SIDBI for rooftop solar financing for MSMEs?
A. HHV Solar Technologies
B. Kotak Urja
C. Tata Power
D. Icomm Tele
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Tata Power announced its partnership with SIDBI to provide a finance scheme to the MSME players in the rooftop solar segment.
19.
Which company has received orders from the MoD for the supply of high mobility vehicles to the Indian Army?
A. TATA Motors
B. L & T
C. BEML
D. BHEL
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The equipment will be manufactured at BEML's Palakkad plant in Kerala and would supply the vehicles to Indian Army in a span of one year.
20.
Which company has received orders from the MoD for the supply of high mobility vehicles to the Indian Army?
A. TATA Motors
B. L & T
C. BEML
D. BHEL
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The equipment will be manufactured at BEML's Palakkad plant in Kerala and would supply the vehicles to Indian Army in a span of one year.
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