Daily GK and Current Affairs Quiz – 5th February 2021

Correct Answer: D. 04 February

Explanation: World Cancer Day is observed every year on 4 February by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC). The day is celebrated to raise awareness and education about cancer, and pressing governments and individuals across the world to take action against the disease.World Cancer Day 2019-21 theme: ‘I Am And I Will’.

History of the day:

Created in 2000, World Cancer Day has grown into a positive movement for everyone, everywhere to unite under one voice to face one of our greatest challenges in history.

Important Points:

Union for International Cancer Control Headquarters in: Geneva, Switzerland, Founded: 1933.

Correct Answer – D. Chandigarh

Explanation: The first of its kind ‘amputee clinic’ in India, has been launched by the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), a premier medical and research institution in Chandigarh.The basic intent of this initiative is to bring an Amputee as a near-normal functional human being in society. This initiative will attempt to provide appropriate management to amputees to guide them in their path to rehabilitation in society and will support patients with counselling and medical facilities during their treatment and recovery.

About the ‘PGI Amputee Clinic’:

‘PGI Amputee Clinic’ in Chandigarh has been set up with the aim of improving amputation patient care by providing a collection of services under one roof with significant coordination. The clinic will provide social, mental and physical support to its patients.

Correct Answer – A. Cricket

Explanation:Fast bowler Ashok Dinda, has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. The 36-year-old right-handed pacer made his first-class debut for Bengal in 2005 and played for 15 years in Bengal cricket.He made his international debut in 2009, in a T20I against Sri Lanka, followed by making his ODI debut in Zimbabwe in 2010.He played 13 ODIs and 9 T20I matches for India.He played 116 first-class matches for Bengal, taking 420 wickets at a bowling average of 28.28.

Correct Answer – B. Geneva, Switzerland

Explanation:  World Cancer Day is observed every year on 4 February by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC). The day is celebrated to raise awareness and education about cancer, and pressing governments and individuals across the world to take action against the disease.World Cancer Day 2019-21 theme: ‘I Am And I Will’.

History of the day:

Created in 2000, World Cancer Day has grown into a positive movement for everyone, everywhere to unite under one voice to face one of our greatest challenges in history.

Important Points:

Union for International Cancer Control Headquarters in: Geneva, Switzerland, Founded: 1933.

Correct Answer – C. Ajay Singh

Explanation: Spicejet chairman Ajay Singh defeated Ashish Shelar in a high-profile contest to get re-elected as president of Boxing Federation India for a second term.As for his second tenure, Singh said the focus will be developed at the grassroots, sports science, women’s boxing and involving young administrators in the sport.He will focus on training of  Tokyo Olympics-bound boxers, grassroot development and women’s boxing.

Correct Answer – B. A R Rahman

Explanation: Music composer AR Rahman has been conferred with 4th edition of Alert Being Awards 2020 by NGO ‘ALERT’ for Good Samaritan work.Apart from him, social activist Saidapet Hari Krishnan and 13 other people were also awarded.156 nominations from 15 States and 35 districts across India were received for the awards, out of which 14 real-life heroes (individuals and organisations) who saved lives in 2020 were selected for the awards.

Correct Answer – C. Children

Explanation: Federal Bank has announced the launch of FedFirst, a special savings account scheme for children below 18 years of age.The account helps children develop healthy saving and spending habits, thereby giving them the freedom to save, spend and earn.The account is designed to enable children to learn the importance of money management.The account comes with unique features and offers. The account holder is provided with a FedFirst contactless Debit Card with a daily cash withdrawal limit of ₹2,500 and POS/e-com limit of ₹10,000, in addition to free online facilities including access to internet banking, mobile alerts and e-mail alerts.

Correct Answer – B. Ayesha Aziz

Explanation: Ayesha Aziz, the 25 -year-old from Kashmir who is the youngest female pilot in the country acts is a source of inspiration and a beacon of empowerment for numerous Kashmiri women.In the year 2011, Aziz became the youngest student pilot to get a license at the age of 15 and underwent training to fly a MIG-29 jet at Russia’s Sokol airbase the following year.She later graduated in aviation from the Bombay Flying Club (BFC) and obtained a commercial license in 2017.

Correct Answer – B. Serum Institute of India (SII)

Explanation: The Serum Institute of India (SII) and UNICEF have entered into a long-term supply agreement for the AstraZeneca/Oxford and the Novavax vaccines, with the UN children’s agency saying it will have access to up to 1.1 billion doses of vaccines for around 100 countries.India is one of the world’s biggest drugmakers, and an increasing number of countries have already approached it for procuring the coronavirus vaccines.While Oxford-AstraZeneca’s Covishield is being manufactured by Pune-based Serum Institute, and the Novavax is being produced by US-based Novavax Inc.

Correct Answer – A. Rs.62,000 crore

Explanation: Banks have written off almost Rs 62,000 crore of loans of top 100 wilful defaulters as of March 2020, with Jatin Mehta’s Winsome Diamonds & Jewellery topping the list, helping them to show lower non-performing assets.Data the Reserve Bank of India shared with Right to Information Act activist Biswanath Goswami showed that Mehul Choksi-owned Gitanjali Gems was the top wilful defaulter, accounting for Rs 5,071 crore of non-performing assets (NPA).Banks wrote off Rs 622 crore of the firm’s loans.

Correct Answer – C. Renewable Energy

Explanation: The 1st meeting of the Joint Working Group in the field of Renewable Energy between India and Bahrain was held on 4 Feb 2021.Dr. Abdul Hussain bin Ali Mirza, President of Sustainable Energy Authority led the Bahraini delegation.The Indian delegation was led by Dinesh Dayanand Jagdale, Joint Secretary, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.

Correct Answer – D. Majuli District

Explanation: Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated the first heliport of the state in Majuli district on 4th Feb 2021.The heliport has the facility of the simultaneous landing of three helicopters.It has been constructed at an expenditure of Rs 50 lakh.The heliport has been built with an aim to boost tourism in Majuli, which has a distinct identity as the world’s largest river island.

Correct Answer – D. MUFG Bank

Explanation:   ICICI Bank has signed an MoU with MUFG Bank, Japan’s premier bank, for collaboration towards catering to the banking requirements of Japanese corporates present in India.The MoU establishes a framework of the partnership between the banks across various domains including trade, investment, treasury, corporate and retail banking.

Correct Answer: D. G Kishan Reddy

Explanation: Minister of State for Home Affairs G Kishan Reddy introduced the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2021 in the Rajya Sabha on 4 February 2021.The bill will replace Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Ordinance of 2021 which merged the J & K cadre of the IAS, IPS, and IFS with the Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Mizoram, and Union Territory cadre, also known as AGMUT cadre. he ordinance amended Section 13 [Applicability of Article 239A] and Section 88 [Provisions relating to All India Services] of the Act.