Daily GK and Current Affairs Quiz – 1st March 2021

Correct Answer: D. Odisha

Explanation: According to the All India Football Federation (AIFF), Odisha will host the Indian Womens League (IWL),The dates will be announced later.Since the Covid-19 pandemic, Indian football has been trying to restart on-field sporting action.It all started with the I-League qualifiers, followed by the Indian Super League (ISL) and the I-League. ISL and I-League are currently being played.Indian women’s football has also had its fair exposure at the international stage in recent times with the senior India team assembling for a two-month long training camp on December 1 in Goa, followed by three matches in Turkey, against Serbia, Russia and Ukraine.

Correct Answer – B. Narendra Modi

Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will receive the CERAWeek global energy and environment leadership award next week in recognition of his commitment to sustainability in the energy and the environment.CERAWeek by IHS Markit–the world’s preeminent energy conference–will be held virtually March 1-5. 2021 marks the 39th edition of the conference and is the first time that it will be an all-virtual event.Prime Minister Modi will participate in a special plenary with Daniel Yergin, vice chairman of IHS Markit and conference chair on March 5.He will also receive the CERAWeek Global Energy and Environment Leadership Award in recognition of his commitment to sustainability in the energy and the environment.

Correct Answer – C. Vinesh Phogat

Explanation: Star Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat won the gold medal at at the Outstanding Ukrainian Wrestlers and Coaches Memorial tournament in Kiev.She defeated 2017 world champion Vanesa Kaladzinskaya.Up against the world number seven Belarusian, it was not an easy bout for the world number three Indian as the two grapplers kept testing each other with consistent attacks in the sea-saw battle in which Vinesh prevailed.Vinesh opened up a 4-0 lead in the 53kg final with a throw which she initiated with a left-leg attack but Kaladzinskay made it 4-4 with her brilliant move.Vinesh took the break leading 6-4, adding to her score with a take down, 10 seconds before the break.

Correct Answer – A. Bharat Biotech

Explanation: Vaccine maker Bharat Biotech has been selected for this year’s Genome Valley Excellence Award.A prestigious award, it is an integral part of BioAsia, the biotechnology and Life Sciences conference Telangana government organises every year.Bharat Biotech is being presented the Genome Valley Excellence Award for 2021 for its “breakthrough, pioneering research, development and commercialisation of vaccines, including COVID-19 vaccine Covaxin.

Correct Answer – E. Salem, Tamilnadu

Explanation: Chief minister Edappadi K Palaniswami announced that a frozen semen station to develop high milk yielding indigenous and cross bred cows will be set up in Karumandurai at the cost of Rs 100 crore.He made this announcement after inaugurating the Asia’s biggest cattle park – Advanced Institute for Integrated Research on Livestock and Animal Sciences (AIIRLAS) – spread over 1,600 acres and constructed at the cost of Rs 1,023 crore on Koot Road near Thalaivasal in Salem district.

Correct Answer – B. Amit Shah

Explanation:  Home Minister Amit Shah today released a book ‘Rashtra Pratham – 82 varshon ki Swarnim Gatha’ in New Delhi.The book chronicles the glorious history of CRPF since its raising in 1939 and it has detailed and thoroughly researched account of CRPF’s journey, challenges, successes, and sacrifices.

Correct Answer – D. Ivory Coast

Explanation: Ivory Coast has become the second country after Ghana to receive a shipment of COVID-19 vaccine doses via COVAX initiative.A flight carrying 5.04 lakh doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine developed by Serum Institute of India reached Ivory Coast on 26 February 2021.WHO-led COVAX scheme that aims to distribute vaccines for free to poor countries.

Correct Answer – D. 28 February

Explanation: National Science Day day is celebrated every year on 28th of February to commemorate the discovery of the ‘Raman Effect’.The theme for National Science Day 2021 is  ‘Future of Science and Technology and Innovation: Impact on Education Skills and Work’.Physicist  CV Raman was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1930 for discovery of “Raman Effect”.

Correct Answer – B. Piyush Goyal

Explanation:  The Union Minister of Railways, Commerce and Industry and Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Piyush Goyal flagged off Tanakpur-Delhi Jn. Special train on 26 February 2021.This train will have total of 12 LHB Coaches which includes 2 AC Chaircar, 8 Chair Car coaches and two Generator coaches.Pilgrims visiting Purnagiri temple shall be benefitted with improved connectivity.

Correct Answer – D. Piyush Goyal

Explanation: Piyush Goyal, Minister of Railways, Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs and Food and Public Distribution addressed the FICCI Higher Education Summit on 26 February 2021.He informed that with the National Education Policy every child in the country will get equal quality of education.Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) is a non-governmental trade association.

Correct Answer – A. Shyam Metalics and Energy Ltd

Explanation: Shyam Metalics and Energy Ltd has filed a draft red herring prospectus with the Securities Exchange Board of India to raise nearly ₹1,107 crore through an initial public offering (IPO).The offer comprises a fresh issue of ₹657 crore and an offer for sale of up to ₹450 crore.It may decide to undertake a pre-IPO placement of ₹250 crore subject to consultation with merchant bankers.

Correct Answer – C. Velcheru Narayana Rao

Explanation: A distinguished scholar, writer, translator and critic, Professor Velcheru Narayana Rao has been elected for an honorary fellow of Sahitya Akademi.The election of Narayana Rao has been made based on his contribution to Telugu literature.His publications include Girls for Sale: Kanyashulkam and A play from Colonial India.

Correct Answer – C. 0.4

Explanation: Real GDP growth of 0.4 percent in the third quarter of 2020-21 has returned the economy to the pre-pandemic times of positive growth rates.The recovery has been driven by rebounds in both Private Final Consumption Expenditure (PFCE) and Gross Fixed Capital Formation (GFCF).GFCF has improved from a contraction of 46.4% in quarter one to positive growth of 2.6 per cent in the third quarter.

Correct Answer: A. Deepak Kumar

Explanation: Deepak Kumar (52kg) wins the silver medal at the 72nd Strandja Memorial Boxing Tournament in Sofia, Bulgaria.He lost the final against Bulgaria’s Daniel Asenov in the men’s flyweight.The result may not be in favour of DeepakKumar but the Indian boxer surely won the hearts with his attacking game.A beautiful mix of the uppercut, left jabs and feet movement, a SILVER medal and a dream run at the 72nd Strandja Cup.