Daily GK and Current Affairs Quiz – 26th March 2021

Correct Answer: E. IIT Kharagpur

Explanation: A team of four undergraduate students from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur emerged as winners at the CoreNet Global Academic Challenge 6.0, sponsored by Cushman and Wakefield, KI and IA: Interior Architects. The team comprised Siddhant Samarth, Pratim Majumdar, Rishita Raj and Utkarsh Agrawal and were guided by Prof. Jenia Mukherjee (Department of Humanities and Social Sciences).The team from IIT Kharagpur was one of the four teams to progress into the final round out of 1300 teams all over the world and were pitted against the University of Washington, New York University and the University of Denver in the final round hosted online on 18th March 2021. This is the first time that a squad from India has emerged as winners in the CoreNet Global Academic Challenge since the inception of the competition in 2015.

About the CoreNet Global

CoreNet Global is a non-profit association, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia (US), representing more than 11,000 executives in 50 countries with strategic responsibility for the real estate assets of large corporations.The organization’s mission is to advance the practice of corporate real estate through professional development opportunities, publications, research, conferences, designations and networking in 46 local chapters and networking groups globally.

Correct Answer – D. K. VijayRaghavan

Explanation: The government has extended the term of Principal Scientific Advisor (PSA) K. VijayRaghavan by a year. He was appointed PSA in 2018 after retiring as Secretary of, Department of Biotechnology. His contract ends on April 2 but has now been extended until April 2022.Since the pandemic began, the Office of the PSA has been among the key coordinating agencies with industry, research bodies, health and science ministries to accelerate the development of diagnostics, drugs and vaccines. The PSA office has also been instrumental in formulating the National Science Innovation and Technology Policy as well as the forthcoming National Research Foundation.

Correct Answer – D. Baba Ramdev

Explanation: Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju has included Yogasana in Khelo India Youth Games 2021 in a bid to develop it as a competitive sport. Yogasana sport for both male and female categories have been included in Khelo India Youth Games, 2021. Rijiju has written a reply in the Lok Sabha that the government has also given recognition to the National Yogasana Sports Federation (NYSF) for the promotion and development of Yogasana in the country. An International Yogasana Sports Federation was formed under the presidentship of yoga guru Baba Ramdev with HR Nagendra as secretary-general in November 2019.

Correct Answer – B. Atish Chandra

Explanation: Atish Chandra has been appointed as Chairman and Managing Director, Food Corporation of India in the rank and pay of Additional Secretary. Mr Chandra, a 1994 batch IAS officer of Bihar cadre, is currently Joint Secretary, Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare.

Important Points:

• Food Corporation of India Founded: 14 January 1965.
• Food Corporation of India Headquarters: New Delhi.

Correct Answer- A. Sanjeev Kumar

Explanation: IAS Sanjeev Kumar has appointed as Chairman of the Airports Authority of India (AAI) under the Ministry of Civil Aviation. Kumar is a 1993-batch IAS officer of Maharashtra cadre. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved his appointment.

Important Points:

• Airports Authority of India Headquarters: New Delhi.
• Airports Authority of India Founded: 1 April 1995.

Correct Answer – C. 21-38 Years

Explanation: Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) launched ‘IOB Trendy’, a savings account customised for the growing millennial population in the country by keeping their banking preferences in mind.For opening an IOB Trendy account, a customer needs to be within the age bracket of 21 – 38 years. The account may be self or jointly operated. In case of a joint account, the primary holder has to be a millennial at the time of account opening.There is no ‘Opening Balance’ requirement for IOB Trendy. So, no charges will be levied for the first month for non-maintenance of balance.However, IOB Trendy customers need to maintain a daily minimum balance of ₹10,000 or a daily minimum balance of ₹5,000 and a digital turnover of minimum of ₹20,000 per month.

Correct Answer – C. Samir Soni

Explanation: The book “My Experiments with Silence” is authored by Samir Soni on anxiety and self -discovery.Soni’s book aims to be a personal account of his dialogues with himself during his growing-up years in Delhi, his stint at Wall Street and his time in Bollywood.The book will be published by OM Books International.Soni said his book will be an “ode to anyone who has fought or is fighting their inner demons”.

Correct Answer – D. Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar

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.

Correct Answer – A. ESAF Small Finance Bank

Explanation:  ESAF Small Finance Bank had been awarded ‘Great place to work’ certification by the Great place to Work Institute.The certification is the result of an employee survey conducted by the third-party global authority on recognising high-trust and performance culture at workplaces.This recognition acknowledges the bank’s commitment and credibility amongst its employees.

Correct Answer – A. Justice N V Ramana

Explanation: Chief Justice of India S A Bobde recommended Justice N V Ramana as his successor.CJI Bobde handed over a copy of the letter of recommendation to his successor Justice Ramana after sending it to the Centre.CJI Bobde appears to have dismissed the complaint filed by Andhra Pradesh CM Y S Jagan Reddy against Justice Ramana before sending the recommendation letter to the Centre for Justice Ramana’s appointment as the 48th CJI on April 24. CJI Bobde is slated to retire on April 23.Justice NV Ramana is the senior-most judge in the top court after the CJI.

Correct Answer – C. 69,000 crore

Explanation: The government will allocate spectrum to Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) on an administrative basis, or without an auction, for 5G wireless service.As part of the Rs 69,000 crore revival plan of MTNL and BSNL, the govt will bear the cost of spectrum for the latter’s 4G roll out, among other measures aimed at turning around the two money-losing firms.The government has infused Rs24,084 crore for BSNL’s 4G spectrum in fiscal 2021-22.

Correct Answer – B. 24

Explanation: India’s media and entertainment (M&E) sector shrank 24% to Rs 1.38 trillion in 2020.According to a joint report by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and consulting firm EY, the sector is expected to expand 25% to touch Rs 1.73 trillion in 2021, and grow at a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of 13.7% to Rs 2.23 trillion by 2023.While advertising revenues fell 25% to ₹19,900 crores, subscriptions fell 20% to ₹15,400 crores.Digital advertising was unchanged, but the steepest falls were seen in print ( ₹8,400 crores) and television ( ₹6,900 crores) advertising.

Correct Answer – A. 31st March

Explanation:  The RBI has announced special measures for the annual closing of government accounts for the current financial year.A special clearing will be conducted for the collection of government cheques on 31st March 2021.RBI has instructed all agency banks to keep their designated branches open for over-the-counter transactions related to government transactions up to the normal working hours.

Correct Answer – B. Bihar

Explanation: Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana has registered a landmark achievement with the issuing of a 10th crore card to a resident of Bihar.This landmark achievement is a result of the Aapke Dwar Ayushman campaign which was launched to spread awareness among the beneficiaries.Under the scheme, any family can avail of free medical benefits up to 5 lakh rupees per year.

Bihar:

• Lok Sabha seats – 40.
• Rajya Sabha seats – 16.
• State Animal – Gaur.
• State Bird – House sparrow.
• National Park – Valmiki National Park.