The Jan 21st Current Affairs Quiz 2021
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1. Question
Which of the following statements about Uzbekistan Country are incorrect?
1. The Country is not landlocked
2. The Aral sea is shared between Uzbekistan and Tajikistan
3. The Uzbekistan is largest producer of Uranium
4. The India and Uzbekistan conducts exercise the KazindCorrectAns;- d) All of the above
Explanation;-
• All the statements are incorrect about Uzbekistan Country, as question asked to choose incorrect the asnwer is D.
• Recently Cabinet approves signing of Memorandum of Understanding between India and Uzbekistan for cooperation in the field of Solar Energy.
About Uzbekistan
• Uzbekistan is a dry, landlocked country.
• It is one of two doubly landlocked countries in the world (that is, a country completely surrounded by landlocked countries), the other being Liechtenstein.
• In 1948, a top-secret Soviet bioweapons laboratory was established on the island, in the centre of the Aral Sea which is now disputed territory between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.
• Kazakhstan produces the largest share of uranium from mines (42% of world supply from mines in 2019), followed by Canada (13%) and Australia (12%).
• The first-ever India-Uzbekistan joint military exercise Dustlik-2019 begin at Chirchiq Training Area near Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
• A joint military Kaizind exercise between India and Kazakhstan.
IncorrectAns;- d) All of the above
Explanation;-
• All the statements are incorrect about Uzbekistan Country, as question asked to choose incorrect the asnwer is D.
• Recently Cabinet approves signing of Memorandum of Understanding between India and Uzbekistan for cooperation in the field of Solar Energy.About Uzbekistan
• Uzbekistan is a dry, landlocked country.
• It is one of two doubly landlocked countries in the world (that is, a country completely surrounded by landlocked countries), the other being Liechtenstein.
• In 1948, a top-secret Soviet bioweapons laboratory was established on the island, in the centre of the Aral Sea which is now disputed territory between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.
• Kazakhstan produces the largest share of uranium from mines (42% of world supply from mines in 2019), followed by Canada (13%) and Australia (12%).
• The first-ever India-Uzbekistan joint military exercise Dustlik-2019 begin at Chirchiq Training Area near Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
• A joint military Kaizind exercise between India and Kazakhstan. - Question 2 of 10
2. Question
Which of the following statements about India Innovation Index 2020 are incorrect?
1. The recently released 3rd edition of Innovation index by Ministry of Science and Technology
2. Among the major states Maharastra tops the list in the index
3. Among UT and City states Chandigarh tops the listCorrectAns;- d) All of the above
Explanation;-
• All the statements are incorrect about India Innovation index 2020, as question is asked to choose incorrect the asnwer is D.
• The 1st statement is incorrect because it is 2nd edition i.e. 2020 th not 3rd and released by NITI Aayog.
• The 2nd statement is incorrect because Karnataka tops the list.
• The 3rd statement is incorrect because Delhi tops the UT list.
• Recently NITI Aayog Releases Second Edition of India Innovation Index, Overall Delhi Tops the List, Chandigarh Major Gainer, Karnataka and Himachal Pradesh Lead in Their Respective Categories.About India Innovation Index 2020
• The India Innovation Index was released by NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Dr Rajiv Kumar in a virtual event in the presence of NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant and Member Dr VK Saraswat. The first edition of the index was released in October 2019.
• Karnataka scored 42.5, followed by Maharashtra at second place with a score of 38 and Tamil Nadu at third place with 37.91 score. Bihar was ranked the last in the index with 14.5 score.
• Karnataka scored 42.5, followed by Maharashtra at second place with a score of 38 and Tamil Nadu at third place with 37.91 score. Bihar was ranked the last in the index with 14.5 score.
• India Innovation Index 2020 seeks to rank states and union territories on the basis of their relative performance of supporting innovation.
• • It seeks to empower them to improve their innovation polices by highlighting their strengths and weaknesses.
• The ranking is designed in such a way that states are able to draw lessons in innovation.
• The index is expected to encourage healthy competition among the states and union territories, thereby fostering competitive federalism.
• The innovation inputs were measured through five enabler parameters, and the output through two performance parameters.
• While ‘Human Capital’, ‘Investment’, ‘Knowledge Workers’, ‘Business Environment’, ‘Safety and Legal Environment ‘were identified as enabler parameters, ‘Knowledge Output’ and ‘Knowledge Diffusion ‘were chosen as the performance parameters.
IncorrectAns;- d) All of the above
Explanation;-
• All the statements are incorrect about India Innovation index 2020, as question is asked to choose incorrect the asnwer is D.
• The 1st statement is incorrect because it is 2nd edition i.e. 2020 th not 3rd and released by NITI Aayog.
• The 2nd statement is incorrect because Karnataka tops the list.
• The 3rd statement is incorrect because Delhi tops the UT list.
• Recently NITI Aayog Releases Second Edition of India Innovation Index, Overall Delhi Tops the List, Chandigarh Major Gainer, Karnataka and Himachal Pradesh Lead in Their Respective Categories.About India Innovation Index 2020
• The India Innovation Index was released by NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Dr Rajiv Kumar in a virtual event in the presence of NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant and Member Dr VK Saraswat. The first edition of the index was released in October 2019.
• Karnataka scored 42.5, followed by Maharashtra at second place with a score of 38 and Tamil Nadu at third place with 37.91 score. Bihar was ranked the last in the index with 14.5 score.
• Karnataka scored 42.5, followed by Maharashtra at second place with a score of 38 and Tamil Nadu at third place with 37.91 score. Bihar was ranked the last in the index with 14.5 score.
• India Innovation Index 2020 seeks to rank states and union territories on the basis of their relative performance of supporting innovation.
• • It seeks to empower them to improve their innovation polices by highlighting their strengths and weaknesses.
• The ranking is designed in such a way that states are able to draw lessons in innovation.
• The index is expected to encourage healthy competition among the states and union territories, thereby fostering competitive federalism.
• The innovation inputs were measured through five enabler parameters, and the output through two performance parameters.
• While ‘Human Capital’, ‘Investment’, ‘Knowledge Workers’, ‘Business Environment’, ‘Safety and Legal Environment ‘were identified as enabler parameters, ‘Knowledge Output’ and ‘Knowledge Diffusion ‘were chosen as the performance parameters. - Question 3 of 10
3. Question
Which of the following statements about National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) are correct?
1. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is an Indian specialized force constituted for the purpose of special response to a threatening disaster situation or disaster under the Disaster Management Act, 2010.
2. The Chairman of the NDMA is the home minister
3. The responsibility of managing disasters in India is that of the central Government.CorrectAns;- d) None of the above
Explanation;-
• All the statements about NDRF are incorrect.
• The 1st statement is incorrect because it is constituted in 2005 not 2010, 2nd statement is incorrect because Chairmen is PM, 3rd statement is incorrect because it is by state government not central.
• Recently National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) celebrated its 16th Foundation Day.About NDRF
• The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is an Indian specialized force constituted for the purpose of special response to a threatening disaster situation or disaster” under the Disaster Management Act, 2005.
• The “Apex Body for Disaster Management”[citation needed] in India is the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).
• The Chairman of the NDMA is the Prime Minister.
• The responsibility of managing disasters in India is that of the State Government. The ‘Nodal Ministry’ in the central government for management of natural disasters is the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
• When ‘calamities of severe nature’ occur, the Central Government is responsible for providing aid and assistance to the affected state, including deploying, at the State’s request, of Armed Forces, Central Paramilitary Forces, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), and such communication, air and other assets, as are available and needed.[9] National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is under the National Disaster Management Authority.
• The head of the NDRF is designated as Director General. The Director Generals of NDRF are IPS officers on deputation from Indian police organisations.
• Director General wears the uniform and badges of rank of an army three-star general.
• The NDRF is a top-heavy organisation which in addition to the Director General has several Inspector Generals (IG) and Deputy IGs, who fly flags and wear army-style badges of rank.
IncorrectAns;- d) None of the above
Explanation;-
• All the statements about NDRF are incorrect.
• The 1st statement is incorrect because it is constituted in 2005 not 2010, 2nd statement is incorrect because Chairmen is PM, 3rd statement is incorrect because it is by state government not central.
• Recently National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) celebrated its 16th Foundation Day.About NDRF
• The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is an Indian specialized force constituted for the purpose of special response to a threatening disaster situation or disaster” under the Disaster Management Act, 2005.
• The “Apex Body for Disaster Management”[citation needed] in India is the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).
• The Chairman of the NDMA is the Prime Minister.
• The responsibility of managing disasters in India is that of the State Government. The ‘Nodal Ministry’ in the central government for management of natural disasters is the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
• When ‘calamities of severe nature’ occur, the Central Government is responsible for providing aid and assistance to the affected state, including deploying, at the State’s request, of Armed Forces, Central Paramilitary Forces, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), and such communication, air and other assets, as are available and needed.[9] National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is under the National Disaster Management Authority.
• The head of the NDRF is designated as Director General. The Director Generals of NDRF are IPS officers on deputation from Indian police organisations.
• Director General wears the uniform and badges of rank of an army three-star general.
• The NDRF is a top-heavy organisation which in addition to the Director General has several Inspector Generals (IG) and Deputy IGs, who fly flags and wear army-style badges of rank. - Question 4 of 10
4. Question
Which of the following statements about ASEAN Defence Ministers Meeting (ADMM) Plus are correct?
1. The ADMM-Plus countries include ten ASEAN Member State and six Plus countries
2. It aims to promote mutual trust and confidence between defence establishments through greater dialogue and transparency.
3. The first ADMM-Plus was convened at Ha Noi, Vietnam in 2010.CorrectAns;- b) Only 2 and 3
Explanation;-
• The 1st statement is incorrect because the 10 ASEAN and 8 plus countries not 6.
• Recently 5TH India – Singapore Defence Ministers’ Dialogue, 20 January 2021About ADMM-Plus
• The ADMM-Plus is a platform for ASEAN (The Association of Southeast Asian Nations) and it’s eight Dialogue Partners to strengthen security and defence cooperation for peace, stability, and development in the region.
• The ADMM-Plus countries include ten ASEAN Member State and eight Plus countries, namely Australia, China, India, Japan, New Zealand, ROK, Russian Federation, and the United States.
• It aims to promote mutual trust and confidence between defence establishments through greater dialogue and transparency.
• The first ADMM-Plus was convened at Ha Noi, Vietnam in 2010.
• 2nd ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) in 2007 at Singapore adopted a resolution to establish the ADMM-Plus.
• It has five areas of practical cooperation, namely maritime security, counter-terrorism, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, peacekeeping operations and military medicine.
• The chairmanship of the ADMM-Plus follows the chairmanship of the ADMM.
• Currently, the ADMM and ADMM Plus is chaired by Thailand.
IncorrectAns;- b) Only 2 and 3
Explanation;-
• The 1st statement is incorrect because the 10 ASEAN and 8 plus countries not 6.
• Recently 5TH India – Singapore Defence Ministers’ Dialogue, 20 January 2021About ADMM-Plus
• The ADMM-Plus is a platform for ASEAN (The Association of Southeast Asian Nations) and it’s eight Dialogue Partners to strengthen security and defence cooperation for peace, stability, and development in the region.
• The ADMM-Plus countries include ten ASEAN Member State and eight Plus countries, namely Australia, China, India, Japan, New Zealand, ROK, Russian Federation, and the United States.
• It aims to promote mutual trust and confidence between defence establishments through greater dialogue and transparency.
• The first ADMM-Plus was convened at Ha Noi, Vietnam in 2010.
• 2nd ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) in 2007 at Singapore adopted a resolution to establish the ADMM-Plus.
• It has five areas of practical cooperation, namely maritime security, counter-terrorism, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, peacekeeping operations and military medicine.
• The chairmanship of the ADMM-Plus follows the chairmanship of the ADMM.
• Currently, the ADMM and ADMM Plus is chaired by Thailand. - Question 5 of 10
5. Question
Recently Gucchi one of the costliest mushrooms in the world got GI Tag is belong to which state or UT?
CorrectAns;- c) Jammu and Kashmir
Explanation;-
• A geographical indication (GI) tag has been sought for one of the costliest mushrooms in the world that grows in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district.
• Locally called Gucchi, or Morel, the mushroom, priced at over ₹20,000 a kg, is a forest produce collected by local farmers and tribals. Last June, saffron from the State had been granted a GI tag.
• The GI tag application for Gucchi mushroom was filed at the Geographical Indication Registry recently by Jammu-based NGO Border World Foundation and facilitated by the Director of Agriculture, J&K.
• The spongy, edible fungus that is said to have medicinal and anti-inflammatory properties is found in the temperate forests of the Doda district.
• The applicants hope that a GI tag will create branding and commercial interest for this rare heirloom crop, thereby helping the tribal populace dependent on it for their livelihoods.
• The exotic wild mushrooms are used in pulaos and served during celebratory occasions such as marriages. They also find a place on the gourmet menus of high-end restaurants.
• The mushrooms are cherished for their antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. They are also considered a rich source of protein, carbohydrates and Vitamin B.
IncorrectAns;- c) Jammu and Kashmir
Explanation;-
• A geographical indication (GI) tag has been sought for one of the costliest mushrooms in the world that grows in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district.
• Locally called Gucchi, or Morel, the mushroom, priced at over ₹20,000 a kg, is a forest produce collected by local farmers and tribals. Last June, saffron from the State had been granted a GI tag.
• The GI tag application for Gucchi mushroom was filed at the Geographical Indication Registry recently by Jammu-based NGO Border World Foundation and facilitated by the Director of Agriculture, J&K.
• The spongy, edible fungus that is said to have medicinal and anti-inflammatory properties is found in the temperate forests of the Doda district.
• The applicants hope that a GI tag will create branding and commercial interest for this rare heirloom crop, thereby helping the tribal populace dependent on it for their livelihoods.
• The exotic wild mushrooms are used in pulaos and served during celebratory occasions such as marriages. They also find a place on the gourmet menus of high-end restaurants.
• The mushrooms are cherished for their antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. They are also considered a rich source of protein, carbohydrates and Vitamin B. - Question 6 of 10
6. Question
Which of the following statement about Red Panda are correct?
1. The red panda is a mammal species native to the eastern Himalayas and southwestern China.
2. It is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List
3. It is closely related to Giant PandaCorrectAns;- a) Only 1
Explanation;-
• The 2nd and 3rd statements are incorrect.
• Recently in news India home to both species of red panda, says ZSI studyAbout Red Panda
• The red panda is a mammal species native to the eastern Himalayas and southwestern China.
• It is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List because the wild population is estimated at fewer than 10,000 mature individuals and continues to decline due to habitat loss and fragmentation, poaching, and inbreeding depression.
• Despite its name, it is not closely related to the giant panda.
• The red panda has reddish-brown fur, a long, shaggy tail, and a waddling gait due to its shorter front legs; it is roughly the size of a domestic cat, though with a longer body.
• It is arboreal and feeds mainly on bamboo, but also eats eggs, birds, and insects. It is a solitary animal, mainly active from dusk to dawn, and is largely sedentary during the day.
• It is also called the lesser panda, the red bear-cat, and the red cat-bear.
IncorrectAns;- a) Only 1
Explanation;-
• The 2nd and 3rd statements are incorrect.
• Recently in news India home to both species of red panda, says ZSI studyAbout Red Panda
• The red panda is a mammal species native to the eastern Himalayas and southwestern China.
• It is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List because the wild population is estimated at fewer than 10,000 mature individuals and continues to decline due to habitat loss and fragmentation, poaching, and inbreeding depression.
• Despite its name, it is not closely related to the giant panda.
• The red panda has reddish-brown fur, a long, shaggy tail, and a waddling gait due to its shorter front legs; it is roughly the size of a domestic cat, though with a longer body.
• It is arboreal and feeds mainly on bamboo, but also eats eggs, birds, and insects. It is a solitary animal, mainly active from dusk to dawn, and is largely sedentary during the day.
• It is also called the lesser panda, the red bear-cat, and the red cat-bear. - Question 7 of 10
7. Question
Recently Financial Stability Report in news is released by which of the following?
CorrectAns;- a) RBI
Explanation;-
• Recently, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released the 22nd issue of its biannual Financial Stability Report outlining the risks to financial stability as well as the resilience of the financial system in the contemporary context.
Significance of Financial Stability report
• The FSR is a hugely useful publication as it receives contributions from all the financial sector regulators in the country.
• As such, it provides a rather comprehensive picture of the so-called macro-financial risks facing the economy.
• The FSR released by the RBI is the biannual alert of such risks in the Indian economy.IncorrectAns;- a) RBI
Explanation;-
• Recently, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released the 22nd issue of its biannual Financial Stability Report outlining the risks to financial stability as well as the resilience of the financial system in the contemporary context.
Significance of Financial Stability report
• The FSR is a hugely useful publication as it receives contributions from all the financial sector regulators in the country.
• As such, it provides a rather comprehensive picture of the so-called macro-financial risks facing the economy.
• The FSR released by the RBI is the biannual alert of such risks in the Indian economy. - Question 8 of 10
8. Question
Which of the following statements about National Air Quality Index are correct?
1. It was launched in 2014 with outline ‘One Number – One Color -One Description’ for the common man to judge the air quality within his vicinity.
2. AQI has eight categories of air quality.
3. It has been developed by the NGT in consultation with IIT-KanpurCorrectAns;- a) Only 1
Explanation;-
• The 2nd and 3rd statements are incorrect.
• Recently Air quality improves, mercury likely to dipAbout National Air Quality Index
• Launched in 2014 with outline ‘One Number – One Color -One Description’ for the common man to judge the air quality within his vicinity.
• The measurement of air quality is based on eight pollutants, namely: Particulate Matter (PM10), Particulate Matter (PM2.5), Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2), Sulphur Dioxide (SO2), Carbon Monoxide (CO), Ozone (O3), Ammonia (NH3), and Lead (Pb).
• AQI has six categories of air quality. These are: Good, Satisfactory, Moderately Polluted, Poor, Very Poor and Severe.
• It has been developed by the CPCB in consultation with IIT-Kanpur and an expert group comprising medical and air-quality professionals.
IncorrectAns;- a) Only 1
Explanation;-
• The 2nd and 3rd statements are incorrect.
• Recently Air quality improves, mercury likely to dipAbout National Air Quality Index
• Launched in 2014 with outline ‘One Number – One Color -One Description’ for the common man to judge the air quality within his vicinity.
• The measurement of air quality is based on eight pollutants, namely: Particulate Matter (PM10), Particulate Matter (PM2.5), Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2), Sulphur Dioxide (SO2), Carbon Monoxide (CO), Ozone (O3), Ammonia (NH3), and Lead (Pb).
• AQI has six categories of air quality. These are: Good, Satisfactory, Moderately Polluted, Poor, Very Poor and Severe.
• It has been developed by the CPCB in consultation with IIT-Kanpur and an expert group comprising medical and air-quality professionals. - Question 9 of 10
9. Question
Which of the following statements about G7 summit are correct?
1. The G7, originally G8, was set up in 1975 as an informal forum bringing together the leaders of the world’s leading industrial nations.
2. The major purpose of the G-7 is to discuss and deliberate on international economic issues.
3. Recently Russia again joined back to G7 making G7 to G8 countryCorrectAns;- a) Only 1 and 2
Explanation;-
• The 3rd statement is incorrect because Russia is not joined back.
• Recently U.K. invites PM Modi for G7 summit.
About G7 Summit
• The G7, originally G8, was set up in 1975 as an informal forum bringing together the leaders of the world’s leading industrial nations.
• The summit gathers leaders from the European Union (EU) and the following countries Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States.
• The major purpose of the G-7 is to discuss and deliberate on international economic issues. It sometimes acts in concert to help resolve other global problems, with a special focus on economic issues.
• Russia was formally inducted as a member in the group in 1998, which led G7 to become G8.
• However, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s condemnable act of moving Russian troops into eastern Ukraine and conquering Crimea in 2014 drew heavy criticism from the other G8 nations.
• The other nations of the group decided to suspend Russia from the G8 as a consequence of its actions and the group became G7 again in 2014.
IncorrectAns;- a) Only 1 and 2
Explanation;-
• The 3rd statement is incorrect because Russia is not joined back.
• Recently U.K. invites PM Modi for G7 summit.About G7 Summit
• The G7, originally G8, was set up in 1975 as an informal forum bringing together the leaders of the world’s leading industrial nations.
• The summit gathers leaders from the European Union (EU) and the following countries Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States.
• The major purpose of the G-7 is to discuss and deliberate on international economic issues. It sometimes acts in concert to help resolve other global problems, with a special focus on economic issues.
• Russia was formally inducted as a member in the group in 1998, which led G7 to become G8.
• However, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s condemnable act of moving Russian troops into eastern Ukraine and conquering Crimea in 2014 drew heavy criticism from the other G8 nations.
• The other nations of the group decided to suspend Russia from the G8 as a consequence of its actions and the group became G7 again in 2014. - Question 10 of 10
10. Question
First wildlife sanctuary exclusively for wolves is to be setup in the State of?
CorrectAns;- b) Karnataka
Explanation;-
• The Karnataka State Wildlife Board is planning to build a wolf sanctuary for the conservation of Indian Grey Wolves.
• It is proposed in the drylands of Bankapur in Koppal district of the Kalyana Karnataka region.
• The proposed sanctuary is good for the conservation of not only wolves but also striped hyena, Indian fox, gold fox and other animals.
IncorrectAns;- b) Karnataka
Explanation;-
• The Karnataka State Wildlife Board is planning to build a wolf sanctuary for the conservation of Indian Grey Wolves.
• It is proposed in the drylands of Bankapur in Koppal district of the Kalyana Karnataka region.
• The proposed sanctuary is good for the conservation of not only wolves but also striped hyena, Indian fox, gold fox and other animals.
