Daily GK and Current Affairs Quiz – 1st April 2021

Correct Answer: B. 5

Explanation: India and Bangladesh have signed five Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) to further boost bilateral cooperation. The signing of the MoUs took place on 27 March 2021, between Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi in Dhaka. Indian PM Narendra Modiji was on a two-day official visit to Bangladesh to join the twin celebrations of Bangladeshi Founding Father Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s birth centenary and the golden jubilee of Bangladesh’s independence in 1971. This is the first trip of PM Modi to a foreign country since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic.

MoUs were signed in the following areas

Disaster management, resilience, and mitigation.Cooperation between Bangladesh National Cadet Corps (BNCC) and National Cadet Corps of India (INCC).Establishment of a framework of cooperation in the area of trade remedial measures between Bangladesh and India.Supply of ICT equipment, courseware, and reference books and training for Bangladesh-Bharat Digital Service & Employment and Training (BDSET) Centre.Establishment of sports facilities in Rajshahi College field and surrounding areas.

Other key takeaways from the visit

India gifted 109 ambulances to Bangladesh as well as 1.2 million doses of the Covishield vaccine.India released a silver coin to commemorate 50 years of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries.Bangladesh released a gold coin to commemorate the Mujib Borsho (the birth centenary of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and 50 years of the Bangladesh war of liberation).

Correct Answer – B. Sharankumar Limbale

Explanation: Noted Marathi writer Dr Sharankumar Limbale will receive Saraswati Samman, 2020 for his book Sanatan. The award carries fifteen lakh rupees, a citation and a plaque. Saraswati Samman, instituted by KK Birla Foundation in 1991, is recognised as the most prestigious and highest literary award in the country. Dr Limbale’s Sanatan has been published in 2018. Sanatan is an important social and historical document of the Dalit struggle. Speaking first to All India Radio, Dr Limbale was overjoyed with emotion as he started his career with the public broadcaster.

Correct Answer – B. Khajuraho

Explanation: Union Minister of State (IC) for Tourism & Culture, Prahlad Singh Patel virtually inaugurated the “Tourist Facilitation Centre” facility at Guruvayur, in Kerala. The facility has been constructed under the project “Development of Guruvayur, Kerala” under PRASHAD Scheme of the Ministry of Tourism, at the cost of Rs. 11.57 Crores.

About PRASHAD scheme:

The ‘National Mission on Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive’ (PRASHAD) were launched by the Ministry of Tourism in the year 2014-15.The objective of PRASHAD scheme is integrated development of identified pilgrimage and heritage destinations.It includes infrastructure development such as entry points (Road, Rail and Water Transport), last-mile connectivity, basic tourism facilities like Information/ Interpretation Centers, ATM/ Money exchange, eco-friendly modes of transport, area Lighting and illumination with renewable sources of energy, parking, drinking water, toilets, cloakroom, waiting rooms, first aid centres, craft bazaars /haats/ souvenir shops/ cafeteria, rain shelters, Telecom facilities, internet connectivity etc.

Important Points:

Chief Minister of Kerala: Pinarayi Vijayan; Governor: Arif Mohammad Khan.

Correct Answer – C. India

Explanation: India’s Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar won gold in the men’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions event at the ISSF World Cup in New Delhi. The 20-year-old became the youngest in history to win a shooting World Cup gold in the 3 Positions event. The two other Indian shooters in the final, Sanjeev Rajput finishing sixth and Niraj Kumar came at the last position. This was India’s 8th gold medal in the ongoing World Cup. India continues to dominate the medal tally with 15 so far. India has won three silver medals and four bronze to go with the eight gold medals.

Important Points:

• International Shooting Sport Federation Headquarters: Munich, Germany;
• International Shooting Sport Federation President: Vladimir Lisin;
• International Shooting Sport Federation Founded: 1907.

Correct Answer – E. Jeet Thayil

Explanation: A book titled “Names of the Women” authored by Jeet Thayil. The book talks about the women whose roles were suppressed, reduced, or erased in the Gospels. Jeet Thayil is a renowned author, best known for his book ‘Narcopolis’ which was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize 2012 and won the DSC Prize for South Asian Literature. His most recent book ‘Low’ was released in 2020.

Correct Answer – C. Google

Explanation:  Facebook has partnered with Google & other regional telecom companies to connect the United States of America with Southeast Asian countries through undersea cables. These underground cables will improve internet connectivity in Singapore, Indonesia.At the initial stage, 2 undersea cables: Echo and Bifrost, will be connecting the US with Indonesia through a diverse sea route in the Trans-pacific region.Note- Facebook deploys 3000 Kms of fibre in Indonesia to develop public Wi-Fi hot spots.“Echo” – Constructed by Facebook in partnership with Google & XL Axiata, an Indonesian telecom company. It is expected to get completed by 2023.

Correct Answer – B. RBL Bank
Explanation:  RBL Bank, a Private sector lender, collaborated with UK based business banking fintech Tide Platform Limited (Tide) to provide bank account infrastructure to Tide’s India platform, which is focused to serve mainly small and medium enterprises (SMEs).Tide’s first market outside the UK, is India due to its vast SME population of around 63 million, and the people’s entrepreneurial spirit.Gurjodhpal Singh the former vice president of PayU (Payment Service Provider) will lead Tide’s business in India.The tie-up will provide an option for the SMEs to open current and savings accounts at RBL Bank through Tide’s business platform.

Correct Answer – C. State Bank of India

Explanation: The State Bank of India (SBI) has signed a loan agreement of $1 billion (INR 10 Crores) with the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) to provide loans for the whole range of business operations of the Japanese automobile manufacturers in India.In October 2020, SBI similar $1 billion loan agreement with JBIC. After the current loan agreement, the total loan facility is now about $2 billion.The financing will assist the Government’s ‘Make in India’ initiative.SBI will provide the loan with refinancing for the funding support to the manufacturers, suppliers and dealers of Japanese automobiles in India.

Correct Answer – D. Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank

Explanation:  In a bid to help farmers set up cost effective processing units, the Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank (KVGB) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Our Food Pvt. Ltd., Visakhapatnam.According to the MOU signed recently, the vendor will ensure supply, delivery and installation of high quality, standardised and branded equipment/machinery as per the requirement of the farmer/farmer franchisee, and also purchase of processed products.The vendors also ensure regular recovery towards such loan accounts and also support the bank in end utilisation of the loan.

Correct Answer – C. State Bank of India

Explanation: Tata Motors has signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the country’s largest lender, State Bank of India (SBI), to offer financial assistance to the customers looking to purchase its small and light commercial vehicles.According to the automaker, the partnership will not only create employment but also generate more demand for its BS6 range of vehicles.Tata Motors claimed that the collaboration with SBI will allow its CV customers to avail loans in a hassle-free manner as well as access the bank’s unique technology-laden offerings.

Correct Answer – D. Dilbag Singh

Explanation: As a token of appreciation, the Director-General of Police Dilbag Singh sanctioned a retirement gift of over rupees 1.60 crores in favour of 219 personnel of J&K Police who voluntarily retired on 31 March 2021.A retirement gift of Rs 75,000 is being given to each person from the Contributory Police Welfare fund.The personnel belong to different ranks, units and wings of the police department.

Correct Answer – D. Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Explanation: MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan participated in the Dandi Yatra from Delad to Surat on 1 April 2021 covering a distance of 17 kilometres.The Dandi Yatra is being organised to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of India’s Independence as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav.The Mahotsav is being celebrated as a Jan-Utsav in the spirit of Jan-Bhagidari throughout the length and breadth of the country.

​Madhya Pradesh:

• Chief Minister – Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
• Governor – Anandiben Patel.
• Number of Districts – 52.
• Lok Sabha seats – 29.
• Rajya Sabha seats – 11.

Correct Answer – C. Odisha

Explanation:  Odisha celebrated its 86th statehood day on 1 April 2021.The day is also known as Utkal Diwas.It was on this day in 1936 that the state came into existence.The state was carved out of the combined Bengal-Bihar-Orissa province.A number of programs are being organized across the state to mark the occasion.The programs include the state-level function in the capital Bhubaneswar.

Odisha:

• Chief Minister – Naveen Patnaik.
• Governor – Ganeshi Lal.
• Number of Districts – 30.

Correct Answer: A. 1

Explanation: Virat Kohli has retained his top spot in the ICC rankings for ODI batsmen released on 31 March 2021.Rohit Sharma has been ranked third, behind Pakistan’s Babar Azam.K L Rahul has moved up from the 31st to the 27th spot.Hardik Pandya has achieved a career-best 42nd position while Rishabh Pant has entered the top 100. In the Test rankings, Ravichandran Ashwin retained his second spot.