Daily GK and Current Affairs Quiz – 14th & 15th February 2021

Correct Answer: E. 13 February

Explanation: World Radio Day is celebrated on 13 February each year to recognize radio as a powerful medium, which brings people together from every corner of the globe, to promote diversity and help build a more peaceful and inclusive world.The theme of World Radio Day 2021 is  “New World, New Radio”. On the occasion of World Radio Day 2021 (WRD 2021), UNESCO calls on radio stations to celebrate this event’s 10th anniversary and the more than 110 years of radio through three sub-themes.

Evolution: The world changes, radio evolves – radio is resilient and sustainable;

Innovation: The world changes, radio adapts and innovates- radio adapts to new technologies and remains the go-to medium of mobility, accessible everywhere and to everyone;

Connection: The world changes, radio connects – radio services our society during natural disasters, socio-economic crises, epidemics, etc.

History of the day:

The day was Proclaimed in 2011 by the Member States of UNESCO and adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2012 as an International Day, February 13 became World Radio Day (WRD).

Important Points:

UNESCO headquarters: Paris, France.

UNESCO Head: Audrey Azoulay.

UNESCO Founded: 16 November 1945.

United Nations Headquarters in New York, USA.

Mr Antonio Guterres is the Secretary-General of the United Nations.

Correct Answer – A. $100 million

Explanation: Indian Govt and Chhattisgarh Govt has signed a $100 million for CHIRAAG (Chhattisgarh Inclusive Rural and Accelerated Agriculture Growth) project with the World bank. The main purpose is to develop sustainable

production systems that allow tribal households in remote areas of Chhattisgarh to practice round-the-year production of diversified and nutritious food. The project will be implemented in the southern tribal-majority region of the state where a large population is undernourished and poor.Over 180,000 households from about 1,000 villages in eight districts of Chhattisgarh, will be benefited from this project.

Important Points:

World Bank Headquarters: Washington DC, United States.

World Bank President: David Malpass.

World Bank Founded: July 1944.

Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh: Bhupesh Baghel; Governor: Anusuiya Uikey.

Correct Answer – D. Priyanka Chopra Jonas

Explanation: Actor-producer Priyanka Chopra Jonas officially turned author with the release of her first book, “Unfinished: A Memoir”, which she described as “honest, raw and vulnerable”. The end result is a book, published by the Michael Joseph imprint, which covers her dual-continent 20-year-long career as an actor and producer and her work as a Unicef Goodwill Ambassador.

About the memoir:

The memoir promises to offer insights into Priyanka Chopra Jonas’ childhood in India, her formative teenage years in the US. Her return to India resulted in the newcomer to the pageant world, against all odds, winning the national and international beauty competitions – Miss India and Miss World – that launched her global acting career.

Correct Answer – B. Assam

Explanation:  Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 6, initiated the ceremonial distribution ceremony of Chah Bagicha Dhan Puraskar Mela in Guwahati.It is to be mentioned that as many as 7,46,667 beneficiaries of tea gardens were covered under the scheme.Notably, the scheme was launched in Financial Year (FY) 2017-18.The main objective of the scheme is to incentivize and strengthen the efforts of financial inclusion of the tea tribe community.

Correct Answer – C. Afghanistan

Explanation: India and Afghanistan on Tuesday signed an agreement to build the Shahtoot Dam in Kabul to provide drinking water facility in the Afghan capital.In a virtual summit, external affairs minister S Jaishankar and his Afghan counterpart Mohammed Haneef Atmar signed the MoU in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani.The Shahtoot dam is to be constructed on the Kabul river basin, one of the five river basins of Afghanistan. Along with the Shahtoot dam, India has pledged to commit $80 million for various projects in the country. Around 150 projects have already been announced by India in the conflict-ridden country.Shahtoot dam will provide clean drinking water to two million citizens of Kabul and will also be used for irrigation.

Correct Answer – E. 10 lakh to 1 crore

Explanation: The Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) and Confederation of Women Entrepreneurs of India (COWE) have launched “Swavalamban Sashakt- Mega campaign” to encourage and to create awareness about the Stand Up India (SUI) scheme of Central Government.The Swavalamban Sashakt is a 20 webinar series to give a fillip to ‘Stand Up India’ scheme.The scheme was launched in 2016 and has been extended up to 2025.The scheme is a flagship programme launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to facilitate bank loans between Rs 10 lakh and Rs 1 crore to at least one SC or ST borrower and at least one woman borrower per bank branch.The loan will be provided for setting up greenfield enterprise in manufacturing, services or the trading sector.

Correct Answer – B. Hunter Biden

Explanation: Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden and an ongoing target for conservatives, has a memoir coming out April 6.The book is called “Beautiful Things” and will center on the younger Biden’s well publicized struggles with substance abuse, according to Gallery Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster. Acquired in the fall of 2019, “Beautiful Things” was kept under wraps even as Biden’s business dealings became a fixation of then-President Donald Trump and others during the election and his finances a matter of investigation by the Justice Department.”Beautiful Things” was circulated among several authors and includes advance praise from Stephen King, Dave Eggers and Anne Lamott.

Correct Answer – A. Rashmi Samant

Explanation: Rashmi Samant is the first Indian woman to occupy the prestigious position of president of the Oxford Student’s Union.She is a student of MSc in energy systems at Linacre College, is an alumna of Karnataka’s Manipal Institute of Technology.She received more than the combined votes of the other three candidates for the post.

Correct Answer – A. 2

Explanation:2 satellites by Indian startups- SpaceKidz India and Pixxel, were tested at the UR Rao Satellite Centre of ISRO in Bengaluru in February 2021.This is a first for the space agency, which so far has only taken help in manufacturing and fabrication of various parts of satellites and rockets from the Indian industry.It also helped these two fix problems with the solar panels on their satellites.

Correct Answer – C. CEAT

Explanation: Tyre maker CEAT has roped in Rana Daggubati as its brand ambassador for promoting the ‘Puncture Safe’ range of bike tyres.As part of the campaign across all 5 southern states, he will feature in the new commercial for these tyres to be aired across TV and digital platforms.The company has launched the tyres for motorcycles in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala.

Correct Answer – C. 210

Explanation: The government is procuring each dose of Covishield vaccine for only ₹210 per from Serum Institute of India.The price of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine across the world is in the range of between $ 4 and $5.25.Meanwhile, for COVAX AMC facility that supplies 191 participating countries, including European Union nations, the price is $3 per dose to $3.15 per dose.

Correct Answer – B. Maharashtra

Explanation: Equitas Small Finance Bank on Friday said it has launched a FASTag powered truck terminal at Khalapur, in Maharashtra.Equitas Small Finance Bank (Equitas SFB) has partnered with Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation Limited (MSRDC) and Ocean Highway Facilities and Solutions Pvt Ltd for launching country’s first FASTag powered truck terminal at Khalapur, Maharashtra on the Yashwantrao Chavan Mumbai – Pune Expressway.The terminal has a capacity of 160 trucks, which can be parked at any given point in time. At this juncture more than 350 trucks visit the terminal in a day.

Correct Answer – C. Recykal

Explanation:  Recykal, a digital ‘waste-commerce’ solutions provider, has been selected as the first member from India for The Circulars Accelerator Program 2021.The Circulars Accelerator, led by Accenture, in partnership with Anglo American, Ecolab and Schneider Electric, and in collaboration with UpLink and the World Economic Forum, will connect industry leaders with 17 ground-breaking circular economy entrepreneurs to scale up disruptive, cross-sector value-chain innovation at an unprecedented pace.Recykal’s unique, integrated approach marks India’s first digital waste-commerce (w-commerce) company that connects waste generators with waste processors and recyclers, and brand owners to solve some of the biggest challenges faced by the industry.

Correct Answer: A. Racewalking

Explanation: 24 years old Priyanka Goswami is associated with Racewalking.Priyanka Goswami, 25, shattered the national record in the 20-km walk at the 8th open national and 4th international race walking championship in Ranchi on Saturday with a timing of 1:28:45. She broke Bhawna Jat’s record of 1:29.54 set at the same event last year.And she qualified for Tokyo Olympics and for the World Athletics Championship.

Correct Answer: C. Pakistan

Explanation: The Pakistan Army is holding a month-long exercise in the Thar Desert, located in the Sindh province, to prepare for conflict in extreme desert environments.The exercise, code-named ‘Jidar-ul-Hadeed’, began on January 28 and is scheduled to conclude on February 28.Troops from the Karachi Corps will be practising tactical drills and procedures as part of the exercise.The Thar Desert is an arid region that covers over 2,00,000 sq km. It forms a natural boundary along the border between India and Pakistan.

Correct Answer: A. Japan

Explanation:The Japanese government has officially approved a coronavirus vaccine developed by the US pharmaceutical company Pfizer.The vaccine is the first to be given the green light for use against the coronavirus in the country.The vaccine will be given to people aged 16 or older.Two shots will be administered three weeks apart.Inoculations are expected to begin on 17 February 2021.

Correct Answer: A. 26

Explanation:Minority Affairs Ministry is organizing the 26th Hunar Haat of artisans and craftsmen from across the country at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi from 20 February 2021.More than 600 artisans and craftsmen, including a large number of women artisans, from more than 31 states and UTs will participate in the event.The Hunar Haat will be organized with the theme of Vocal for Local till 1 March 2021.

Correct Answer: A. 15 February

Explanation: All lanes in the fee plazas on National Highways were declared as FASTag lane from 15 February 2021.This has been done to further promote fee payment through digital mode, reduce waiting time and fuel consumption, and provide for a seamless passage through the fee plazas.The fitment of FASTag in M and N categories of motor vehicles was mandated with effect from 1 January 2021.

Correct Answer: C. 350 MT

Explanation:The Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Council (AC) has approved the establishment of an Integrated Solid Waste Management (ISWM) project.It will be developed by the National Agriculture Cooperative Marketing Federation of India (NAFED).To implement the project, the Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) will sign an agreement with NAFED to set up a 350 MT capacity ISWM plant.