Daily GK and Current Affairs Quiz – 24th April 2021

Correct Answer: C. 23 April

Explanation: The UN English Language Day and UN Spanish Language Day is observed annually on 23 April. For English, 23 April has been chosen to mark both the birthday and date of death of William Shakespeare. For the Spanish Language, the Day was chosen because the day is also observed as Hispanic Day in Spain, meaning the Spanish speaking world.

Why is the Day observed?

• They are one of the six official languages used by the United Nations throughout the Organization. These are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.
• Each language has been assigned a day of celebration by the UN’s Department of Public Information in 2010 to celebrate multilingualism and cultural diversity as well as to promote equal use of all six official languages throughout the Organization.

Correct Answer – B. Chad

Explanation: The President of the Republic of Chad, Idriss Deby Itno, has passed away, following a confrontation with rebels after which he suffered wounds on the battlefield. He had ruled the central African nation for more than three decades and was even declared winner of the 2021 presidential election, paving the way for him to stay in power for six more years. Deby first won elections in 1996 and 2001. After this, he continued to win in 2006, 2011, 2016, and 2021.

Correct Answer – C. Tbilisi, Georgia

Explanation: The World Book and Copyright Day (also known as ‘International Day of the Book’ and ‘World Book Day’), is an annual event organized on April 23 by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to promote reading, publishing, and copyright. April 23 is chosen because it marks the birth and death of several prominent authors. For instance, William Shakespeare, Miguel de Cervantes, and Josep Pla died on April 23 and Manuel Mejia Vallejo and Maurice Druon were born on April 23.

World Book Capital

As a part of the Day, UNESCO selects the World Book Capital every year for a one-year period, effective 23 April each year. The World Book Capital for 2021 is Tbilisi, Georgia.

History of World Book and Copyright Day:

Originally on 23rd April 1995, it was declared by UNESCO’s General Conference which was held in Paris and after that, every year 23rd April has been declared as World Book Day or World Book & Copyright Day or International Day.

Important Points:     

• Director-General of UNESCO: Audrey Azoulay.
• UNESCO formation: 4 November 1946.
• UNESCO Headquarters: Paris, France.

Correct Answer – C. Sambandh Finserve Pvt Ltd

Explanation:  Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued a show-cause notice prior to cancelling the licence of fraud-hit Sambandh Finserve Pvt Ltd. after its networth eroded below the regulatory minimum and financial situation worsened beyond redemption over the recent months. Sambandh is registered as an NBFC-MFI. The Managing Director and CEO of Sambandh, Deepak Kindo, who was allegedly the main perpetrator of the fraud, has been arrested by Economic Offence Wing, Chennai. According to the RBI norms, NBFC is required to maintain minimum capital levels consisting of Tier-I and Tier-II capital, of not less than 15 per cent of their aggregate risk-weighted assets.

Important Points:

• Sambandh Finserve Private Limited founded: 1992;
• Sambandh Finserve Private Limited Headquarters: Odisha.

Correct Answer – A. China

Explanation: The opening ceremony of the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2021 was held in Boao, south China’s Hainan Province. The theme of the conference – “A World in Change: Join Hands to Strengthen Global Governance and Advance Belt and Road Cooperation”.The forum, now celebrating its 20th anniversary, has not only played a unique role in pooling consensus and putting forward valuable “Boao proposals,” but also engaged countries in addressing global issues and promoting world development and prosperity.

Correct Answer – A. London

Explanation: Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal represented Delhi and India at the World Cities Cultural Forum (WCCF) 2021.It is a forum of 40 top cities of world including London, Tokyo and New York.The WCCF 2021 Forum was hosted by London.The WCCF is an annual summit attended by the deputy mayors for culture and heads of culture from the member cities & it will be hosted by each member City annually.The theme of WCCF 2021 is “The Future of Culture”

Correct Answer – A. University of Manchester, UK

Explanation: Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Tamil Nadu became the only Indian University to make it to the list of World’s Top 100 Educational Institutions for sustainability. It was ranked 81st (overall ranking) in the 3rd edition of Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2021.Apart from Amrita Vishwa University, two Indian Universities namely Karnataka-based JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research and Punjab-based Lovely Professional University were ranked in the list with a place in the 100-200 grouping.At the global level, University of Manchester (UK), University of Sydney (Australia) & RMIT University (Australia) grabbed the top 3 places.

Correct Answer – B. Tamilnadu

Explanation: 18-year old Arjun Kalyan from Tamil Nadu (TN) became India’s 68th Chess Grand Master(GM) after winning against Dragan Kosic of Montenegro in the 5th round of the ongoing GM Round Robin “Rujna Zora-3” in Serbia.In order to qualify for the title of GM,a player must achieve 3 GrandMaster norms in events covering a minimum of 27 games and an ELO(Electric Light Orchestra) rating of at least 2500 at any point in their career.Arjun Kalyan already had 4 GM norms under his belt but his ELO was 2477.After playing a steady chess in the three closed round robin event he crossed the 2500 mark to become India’s 68th GM.

Correct Answer – A. Priyanka Mohite

Explanation:   Priyanka Mohite from Satara in western Maharashtra has scaled Mt Annapurna, the 10th highest mountain peak in the world, becoming the first Indian woman climber to achieve the feat.Priyanka has also climbed the world’s highest peak Mount Everest (8,849 metres) in 2013, Mount Lhotse (8,516 metres) in 2018, Mount Makalu (8,485 metres) and also Mount Kilimanjaro (5,895 metres) in 2016.

Correct Answer – C. Girish Chandra Murmu

Explanation:  India’s Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) Girish Chandra Murmu has been appointed as External Auditor of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) for a three-year term starting 2021.The appointment was made during an election process held at the OPCW Conference of State Parties held on April 21, 2021.India was also selected as a member of the Executive council of the OPCW representing the Asia group for another 2-year term.It is an intergovernmental organisation and Implementing body for the Chemical Weapons Convention, which entered into force on 29th April 1997.

Correct Answer – C. 7

Explanation: In the World Youth Boxing Championships, Indian women boxers created history with seven gold medals in Kielce, Poland.All the women finalists Gitika, Naorem Babyrojisana Chanu, Poonam, Vinka, Arundhati Choudhary, T Sanamacha Chanu, and Alfiya Pathan registered their wins and finished on the top of the podium.Apart from the eight finalists, three others won bronze medals at the tournament.

Correct Answer – B. 28 April

Explanation: The registration process for COVID vaccination to all above 18 years will start from 28 April 2021.All those eligible can register on the Co-Win portal – cowin.gov.in.The third phase of COVID vaccination is starting from the 1st May 2021.During this phase, vaccine manufacturers will supply 50% of their monthly released doses to the Central government and the remaining doses to states.

Correct Answer – B. Narendra Modi

Explanation:  Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired high-level meetings on 23 April 2021 to review the prevailing COVID-19 situation.Due to that, he cancelled his visit to West Bengal on 23 April 2021.He also interacted with Chief Ministers of high burden states on the COVID-19 situation.He also held a meeting with leading oxygen manufacturers in the country through video conferencing.

Correct Answer – B. The Future of Culture

Explanation: Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal represented Delhi and India at the World Cities Cultural Forum (WCCF) 2021.It is a forum of 40 top cities of world including London, Tokyo and New York.The WCCF 2021 Forum was hosted by London.The WCCF is an annual summit attended by the deputy mayors for culture and heads of culture from the member cities & it will be hosted by each member City annually.The theme of WCCF 2021 is “The Future of Culture”.