Daily GK and Current Affairs Quiz – 12th March 2021

Correct Answer: D. Himachal Pradesh

Explanation: Union Minister Anurag Thakur has become the first serving MP to be appointed as Captain in the Territorial Army. Thakur has been promoted to the rank of Captain at 124 Infantry Battalion Territorial Army (Sikh).The four-time BJP MP from Himachal Pradesh’s Hamirpur was commissioned into the Territorial Army as a Lieutenant by then Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Dalbir S Suhag TA in July 2016.

Correct Answer – E. Living Well with Kidney Disease

Explanation: World Kidney Day is observed globally on the second Thursday of March every year. This year World Kidney Day is observed on 11th March 2021. The theme of the 2021 World Kidney day is “Living Well with Kidney Disease”. World Kidney Day is a global campaign aimed at raising awareness of the importance of our kidneys. World Kidney Day aims to raise awareness of the importance of our kidneys to our overall health and to reduce the frequency and impact of kidney disease and its associated health problems worldwide.

Objectives of World Kidney Day

Raise awareness about our “amazing kidneys” Highlight that diabetes and high blood pressure are key risk factors for Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD).Encourage systematic screening of all patients with diabetes and hypertension for CKD.

Encourage preventive behaviours.Educate all medical professionals about their key role in detecting and reducing the risk of CKD, particularly in high-risk populations.Stress the important role of local and national health authorities in controlling the CKD epidemic. On World Kidney Day all governments are encouraged to take action and invest in further kidney screening.Encourage Transplantation as a best-outcome option for kidney failure, and the act of organ donation as a life-saving initiative.

Correct Answer – E. Ivory Coast

Explanation: The incumbent Prime Minister of Ivory Coast, Hamed Bakayoko, has passed away due to cancer. He was named prime minister in July 2020 following the sudden death of his predecessor, Amadou Gon Coulibaly. President of Ivory Coast, Alassane Ouattara, has named Patrick Achi as interim prime minister in place of Bakayoko. Patrick Achi was serving as the chief of defence staff of the country.

Important Points:

• Ivory Coast President: Alassane Ouattara.
• Ivory Coast Capital: Yamoussoukro.
• Ivory Coast Currency: West African CFA franc.

Correct Answer – C. Paytm

Explanation:  e-Commerce & financial Service provider, Paytm, launched “Smart PoS”a new application for accepting contactless payments through smartphones.Paytm also launched the second version of its Internet of Things (IoT) based instant voice confirmation device, “Soundbox 2.0”.The Smart PoS app is supported by “Paytm for Business” (P4B) app for managing seamless transactions.Paytm has also partnered with Visa & MasterCard for enabling special features to the Contact less payment system.The app supports all cards (Contactless & Contact based), UPI payments, QR codes & supports all credit & debit cards.This New Contact less payment service is enabled using Near Field Communication (NFC) Technology.

Correct Answer – D. Thomas Bach

Explanation: The Executive Board of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) re-elected Thomas Bach for an additional term of 4 years as the President of ICO until 2025.His current term as the President of IOC will finish on the closing day of the Tokyo Olympic Games on 8th August 2021 and his second term as the President will start on 9th August 2021 and will conclude in 2025.He was the only candidate of the IOC presidential election which was held during the 137th IOC session held in Athens.At the 2013 IOC session held in Buenos Aires, Thomas Bach former olympian and a fencing champion was first elected as the president of IOC for a term of 8 years.

Correct Answer – B. Telangana

Explanation: Telangana is all set to host India’s biggest floating solar power plant with a capacity of 100 MW. The project expected to be opened in May, is being set up at Ramagundam thermal power plant reservoir near Peddapalli district.The solar project is commissioned by the energy conglomerate National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC).The solar project which is estimated to cost around Rs 423 cr will have 4.5 lakh photovoltaic panels.The solar panels will cover 450-acre area of the reservoir and can be expanded in the future.

Correct Answer – C. Susmita Mukherjee

Explanation:  Actor, Screenwriter, and Playwright Susmita Mukherjee have authored her 2nd book titled “Baanjh: Incomplete Lives of Complete Women”.The book is a collection of 11 short stories that portray the lives of women from various social backgrounds.The book was published by Readomania Publishing.The book features the world of the women who are living in the excluded society to the women living in higher levels of society.The title of the book is named after one of the 11 short stories in the book called Baanjh which is about the life of Rukmini Devi in ​​an abusive marriage.

Correct Answer – C. INR 50 Crore & more

Explanation: According to a notification by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC), Government is set to mandate Electronic-invoicing (e-invoicing) under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime for business entities with a turnover of INR 50 Crore & more from April 1, 2021 (start of next financial year) for business to business transactions.It is the 3rd Phase of mandatory e-invoicing under the GST regime. The 1st phase of e-invoicing covered business entities with INR 500 Crore turnover & the 2nd phase covered entities with INR 100 Crore.E-invoicing is mandatory under Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Rules, 2017.

Correct Answer – D. Weightlifting

Explanation: The Disciplinary Panel of the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) imposed sanctions on Madhavan R, Weightlifter, for the violation of NADA’s code on the usage of prohibited substances.The Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel (ADDP) has banned Madhavan R for 4 years.Madhavan R was tested positive for the prohibited substance Phentermine & Mephentermine.The athletes have an option to appeal against the ADDP’s sanction to the higher panel Anti-Doping Appeals Panel (ADAP).The athlete has an option to appeal against the ADDP’s sanction to the higher panel Anti-Doping Appeals Panel (ADAP).

Correct Answer – B. Cairo, Egypt

Explanation:  The International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Shotgun World Cup 2021 was held in Cairo, Egypt from February 22-March 5,2021.The Shotgun tournament took place for disciplines of Trap Shooting & Skeet Shooting.The Indian Women’s Trap Team trio of Kirti Gupta, Manisha Keer & Rajeshwari Kumari won the Silver medal in the event. They were defeated by Russia in the Final.Men’s Skeet Team Wins BronzeThe Indian Trio of Mairaj Ahmed Khan, Angad Vir Singh Bajwa & Gurjoat Khangura won the Bronze Medal in Men’s skeet team event at the ISSF Shotgun World Cup in Cairo.Russia won the Gold Medal while Czech Republic won the Silver medal.

Correct Answer – A. UK

Explanation: On 11 March 2021, the UK became the fifth country to reach 125,000 number of Covid-19 deaths and 125,403 Covid-19 cases.The UK has one of the highest death rates per capita in the world, with 188.33 per 100,000 residents.The UK has become the 5th country following the United States, Brazil, Mexico and India.

Correct Answer – C. National Crime Records Bureau

Explanation: National Crime Records Bureau, NCRB celebrated its 36th Inception Day on 11 March 2021.Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla presided over the function.NCRB is an Indian government agency responsible for collecting and analysing crime data as defined by the Indian Penal Code and Special and Local Laws.It is headquartered in New Delhi and was set up in the year 1986.

Correct Answer – B. Prahlad Singh Patel

Explanation: Union Culture Minister Prahlad Singh Patel on 11 March 2021 inaugurated ‘Digitisation of 4 cr 50 lakh pages of Records and Exhibition on Mahatma Gandhi and the Non-Cooperation Movement’.It was launched on the occasion of the 131st foundation day of the National Archives of India.Out of the total archive of nearly 18 cr pages, about 4 cr 50 lakh pages will be digitised in the first phase.The exhibition on ‘Mahatma Gandhi and the Non-Cooperation Movement’ is based on the original documents.This exhibition will run till 15 April 2021.

Correct Answer: E. FC Goa

Explanation: Indian Super League side FC Goa will host the Group E matches of the AFC Champions League (ACL) at the Fatorda Stadium in Margao.The Asian Football Confederation on 11 March 2021 confirmed the venues for the ACL 2021 group stage matches.FC Goa had become the first Indian club to directly qualify for the group stage of the ACL.