15th January 2021 Current Affairs Quiz

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Question 1: Recently, FSS and India Post Payments Bank join hands to promote financial inclusion. What does last S stands for in FSS?

a. Software
b. Society
c. Systems
d. Scheme
e. Situation

c. Systems
Explanation: FSS stand for Financial Software and Systems As part of the collaboration between FSS and IPPB, IPPB with use FSS’ Aadhaar Enabled Payment System (AePS) to deliver interoperable and affordable doorstep banking services to customers across India. FSS’ AePS solution combines the low-cost structure of a branchless business model, digital distribution and micro-targeting that lowers acquisition costs and improves reach.
The head office of IPPB is in New Delhi.

Question 2: Recently, which among the following has set up panel to examine availability of health insurance products?

a. LIC
b. IRDAI
c. SBI Life Insurance
d. GIC
e. Bharti Axa Life Insurance

b. IRDAI
Explanation: IRDAI stands for Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India. IRDAI on 13th January 2021 set up a panel of experts to examine the availability of health insurance products in the country considering the need of the Indian Society and recommend suitable products and processes.
Health Insurance has grown significantly in recent years and the trend is expected to continue in the coming years. Insurance Industry is offering various products/services to cater to the needs of the society and also bringing in innovative products/services regularly.

Question 3: India’s first ‘Fire Park’ opened in which state?

a. Gujarat
b. Odisha
c. Uttar Pradesh
d. Rajasthan
e. Maharashtra

b. Odisha
Explanation: India’s first ‘Fire Park’ opened in Odisha’s Bhubaneswar. The Fire Park aims to spread awareness on fire safety measures. It will be opened for public on every Saturday. The park is equipped with all fire safety gears.
Capital of Odisha: Bhubaneswar
Chief Minister of Odisha: Naveen Patnaik.
Governor of Odisha: Ganeshi Lal
National Parks and Wildlife Santuaries in Odisha: Simplipal National Park, Bhitarkanika National Park, Tikarpada Wildlife Sanctuary, Chilika Wildlife Sanctuary, Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary.

Question 4: Recently, which among the following received Kayakalp Award for third time?

a. AIIMS, Patna
b. AIIMS, Pune
c. AIIMS, Bhubaneswar
d. Army College of Medical Sciences
e. AIIMS, Lucknow

c. AIIMS, Bhubaneswar
Explanation: Apart from its Medical expertise, the All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Bhubaneswar has proved its mettle once again for promoting cleanliness, hygiene and creating sustainable practices in public health facilities by winning the Kayakalp Award Scheme.

Question 5: Recently, Tesla has set up its Indian subsidiary in _______.

a. Hyderabad
b. Mumbai
c. New Delhi
d. Pune
e. Bangalore

e. Bangalore
Explanation: Tesla, the world’s most valued carmaker has incorporated a fully owned subsidiary ahead as a first step to set up an R&D unit and a manufacturing plant for its electric vehicles in the country.

Question 6: Which among the following, along with CBSE and Ministry of Education is jointly launching CollabCAD software to provide solutions for students and faculty of engineering graphics curriculum?

a. NIC
b. DRDO
c. ISRO
d. NIFT
e. NIOT

a. NIC
Explanation: NIC stands for National Informatics Centre. NIC, MeitY along with CBSE, Ministry of Education is jointly launching CollabCAD software, a collaborative network, computer-enabled software system, providing a total engineering solution from 2D drafting and detailing to 3D product design for students and faculty of Engineering Graphics Curriculum.

Question 7: As per the recent report, which among the following has emerged as World’s Fastest growing tech hub?

a. Mumbai
b. Bengaluru
c. London
d. New York
e. Russia

b. Bengaluru
Explanation: Bengaluru has emerged as the world’s fastest growing mature tech ecosystem in the world since 2016, followed by the European cities of London, Munich, Berlin and Paris, with India’s financial centre of Mumbai in sixth place, according to new research released in London on Thursday. The UK capital of London registered an impressive three times growth between 2016 and 2020, rising from USD 3.5 billion to USD 10.5 billion. London ranked 2nd in the list. Mumbai ranked 6th.

Question 8: Recently, Padma Shri D. Prakash Rao died in Odisha. He was a noted _____.

a. Dancer
b. Politician
c. Sportsperson
d. Social Activist
e. Journalist

d. Social Activist

Question 9: How many coastal states, UTs participated in the two day coastal defence drill ‘Sea Vigil-21’ which was conducted on 12th and 13th January 2021?

a. 12
b. 15
c. 10
d. 13
e. 16

d. 13
Explanation: The second edition of the biennial pan-India coastal defence exercise “Sea Vigil-21” was conducted on 12th and 13th January 2021. 13 coastal states and Union Territories along with other maritime stakeholders, including the fishing and coastal communities participated in the exercise. The exercise was coordinated by the Indian Navy. According to the Indian Navy, the exercise provides opportunity, at the apex level, to assess preparedness in the domain of maritime security and coastal defence.

Question 10: Armed Forces Veteran Day is observed every year on _____.

a. 17th January
b. 15th January
c. 14th January
d. 5th January
e. 10th January

c. 14th January
Explanation: The ‘Armed Forces Veterans Day’ is commemorated on 14th January every year as a mark of respect to and in recognition of the services rendered by Field Marshal KM Cariappa, OBE, the first Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army. He led the Indian Forces to victory in the 1947 war, became the Commander-in-Chief on 15th January 1949 and retired on 14th January 1953.

Question 11: In the Digital Evolution Scorecard, India ranked ___ in the “Break Out Economies” in 2020.

a. 3rd
b. 4th
c. 2nd
d. 1st
e. 5th

b. 4th
Explanation: In the Digital Evolution Scorecard, India ranked 4th in the “Break Out Economies” in 2020. “Break Out Economies” are those that are digitalizing very quickly and yet have a lot of room to grow. China ranked 1st, Indonesia ranked 3rd in the list. Successful “Break Out Economies” are those that have prioritized improving mobile internet access, affordability, and quality to foster more widespread adoption.

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