Daily GK and Current Affairs Quiz – 6th March 2021

Correct Answer: B. Australia

Explanation: Australian conservationists have unveiled plans to build the world’s first refuge for the platypus, to promote breeding and rehabilitation as the duck-billed mammal faces extinction due to climate change. The Taronga Conservation Society Australia and the New South Wales State government said they would build the specialist facility, mostly ponds and burrows for the semi-aquatic creatures, at a zoo 391 km from Sydney, by 2022.

Important Points:

• Australia Capital: Canberra.
• Australia Currency: Australian dollar.
• Australia PM: Scott Morrison.

Correct Answer: E. The Hindu Group

Explanation: The Hindu Group won two golds and two silvers at South Asian Digital Media Awards given by WAN IFRA (World Association of News Publishers), culminating in being named ‘Champion Publisher of the Year’, owing to the highest tally on the points table.The awards are presented in recognition of outstanding work done by news publishers, in digital media. The winners were honoured virtually at the Digital Media India 2021 Conference held on March 3, 2021.

Correct Answer: C. 2023

Explanation: The UN General Assembly adopted by consensus a resolution sponsored by India and supported by over 70 nations declaring 2023 as the International Year of Millets. The International Year of Millets is aimed at raising awareness about the health benefits of the grain and its suitability for cultivation under changing climatic conditions. India’s Permanent Mission to the UN also distributed savoury millet snack murukku to all UN Member States.

About the resolution:

The 193-member General Assembly unanimously adopted the resolution, declaring 2023 as the International Year of Millets.The resolution titled International Year of Millets 2023′ was initiated by India with Bangladesh, Kenya, Nepal, Nigeria, Russia and Senegal and was co-sponsored by over 70 nations.The resolution considers the urgent need to raise awareness of the climate-resilient and nutritional benefits of millets and to advocate for diversified, balanced and healthy diets through the increased sustainable production and consumption of millets.

Important Points:

• UN General Assembly President: Volkan Bozkır.
• UN General Assembly Headquarters: New York, United States.
• UN General Assembly Founded: 1945, New York, United States.

Correct Answer: A. Mary Kom

Explanation:Six-time world champion boxer Mary Kom has been appointed as the Chairperson of the International Boxing Association’s (AIBA) Champions and Veterans Committee. The 37-year-old was voted to the post by AIBA’s board of directors on March 03, 2021. The Committee was formed in December 2020. It consists of the most respected worldwide boxing veterans and champions who have achieved significant results and who are ready to share their experience.

Important Points:

• AIBA Headquarters: Lausanne, Switzerland.
• AIBA President: Umar Kremlyov.
• AIBA Founded: 1946.

Correct Answer: A. SN10

Explanation: Elon Musk owned private rocket company, SpaceX successfully tested its Starship prototype rocket “SN10 “ after two recent failed attempts. SpaceX launched the rocket prototype, to an altitude of 10,000 kilometres and then landed back on the ground. However, the rocket exploded about six minutes after landing. But this test launch is deemed successful because the goal of this launch was to gather information on how the flaps work to control the rocket when it is horizontal as it is falling back to earth.

About the “SN10“:

• The SN10 is an early prototype of the Starship Mars rocket of SpaceX which aims to get people and payloads to the moon, Mars and other distant destinations.
• This rocket is also a part of the company’s strategy to phase out its other flight hardware including, the Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets and Dragon cargo and crew capsules, and let Starship shoulder the entire load.

Important Points:

• SpaceX founder & CEO: Elon Musk.
• SpaceX president & COO: Gwynne Shotwell.
• SpaceX Founded: 2002.
• SpaceX Headquarters: California, United
• States of America.

Correct Answer: C. Badminton

Explanation: Indian shuttlers Varun Kapur and Malvika Bansod has claimed the men’s and women’s singles titles respectively in badminton at Uganda International Badminton Tournament 2021, held in Kampala.Varun beat his Indian counterpart Sankar Muthusamy by 21-18 16-21 21-17 to win men’s singles final.Malvika won 17-21 25-23 21-10 over compatriot Anupama Upadhyaya in the women singles summit clash.

Correct Answer: B. Wipro

Explanation: Wipro has joined the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) ‘Partnering for Racial Justice in Business’ initiative to promote a culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and justice for people of all racial backgrounds in the workplace.The initiative is aimed towards driving action and accountability for companies to confront racism at a systemic level, set new global standards for racial justice in business and accomplish necessary policy changes for inclusion and advancement of professionals with under-represented racial and ethnic identities.

Correct Answer: D. Fiji

Explanation: The government approved a pact between India and Fiji for co-operation in the field of agriculture and allied sectors.The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Ministry of Agriculture of Indian government and Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Fiji in this regard.The MoU between India and Fiji provides for cooperation in various areas including promotion of joint ventures between private sectors of both countries.

Correct Answer: A. Telecom Equipment & Services Export Promotion Council (TEPC)

Explanation: The Telecom Equipment & Services Export Promotion Council (TEPC) has organized ‘India Telecom 2021’ – an Exclusive International Business Expo under Market Access Initiative Scheme (MAI) of Department of Commerce, Government of India.The main objective of the event is to provide opportunities to Indian telecom exporters to meet qualified overseas buyers.TEPC has created this platform to bring potential buyers from across the globe and quality telecom equipment manufacturers and ICT services solution providers from India under one roof to interact and finalize business deals.

Correct Answer: C. UAE

Explanation: The Indian Air Force (IAF) will participate in the Exercise Desert Flag-VI along with the air forces of the UAE, the US, France, Saudi Arabia, South Korea and Bahrain for the first time.The exercise was held from March 3 to 21 at the Al-Dhafra airbase in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).The Exercise Desert Flag is an annual multi-national large force employment warfare exercise hosted by the UAE Air Force.The aim of the exercise is to provide operational exposure to the participating forces, while training them to undertake simulated air combat operations in a controlled environment.

Correct Answer: D. June

Explanation:The Ministry of AYUSH has formulated of the Common Yoga Protocol, CYP training programme.The Common Yoga Protocol – Yoga Appreciation Programme will commence at 7 am on the 1st of every month, starting from February 2021, and will continue up to June 2021. It aims to promote and disseminate the knowledge and practice of Yoga, among the general public, at the national level.

Correct Answer: B. Himachal Pradesh

Explanation: Himachal Pradesh has become the first state in the country to make the end to end processing of the cabinet paperless by implementing the e-cabinet application.Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur inaugurated first e-cabinet at Shimla on 5 February 2021.The entire process from initiation of a cabinet memo to the approval of the cabinet memo has been made online.

• Himachal Pradesh:
• Chief Minister – Jai Ram Thakur.
• Governor – Bandaru Dattatreya.
• Number of Districts – 12.

Correct Answer: C. Ofcom

Explanation: British media regulator Ofcom has revoked the broadcasting licence of China Global Television Network (CGTN).CGTN is operated by China Central Television (CCTV), under the Publicity Department of the Chinese Communist Party.It did not meet the legal requirements for a broadcasting license under UK law.

Correct Answer: C. Jharkhand

Explanation: In Jharkhand, Governor Draupadi Murmu administered the oath of office to Hafeezul Hasan as the new cabinet minister of the state, on 5 February 2021.The oath-taking ceremony was held at Raj Bhawan in Ranchi.Hafeezul Hasan is the son of Late Welfare Minister Haji Hussain Ansari.Haji Hussain Ansarihad died due to COVID-19 infection in October 2020.

Jharkhand:

• Chief Minister – Hemant Soren.
• Governor – Draupadi Murmu.
• Loksabha Seats – 14
• Rajyasabha Seats-6