23rd January 2021 Current Affairs Quiz

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Question 1: Recently, which state has launched Avolokana Software?

a. Andhra Pradesh
b. Karnataka
c. Rajasthan
d. Kerala
e. Gujarat

b. Karnataka
Explanation: Recently, Karnataka Chief Minister B. S. Yediyurappa launched Avolokana Software, which will enable the government to access data on sanctions and expenditures incurred by 39 departments on 1800 programmes implemented by them.

Question 2: Which among the following launched resource site to support digital transformation of SMEs in Asia Pacific?

a. Mastercard
b. Amazon pay
c. PayPal
d. Google Pay
e. None of the above

a. Mastercard
Explanation: To help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) recover from the pandemic and prepare for the future, Mastercard has launched the Digital Acceleration for Small Business microsite across most of its Asia Pacific websites with information and resources on how to digitalize and run businesses more efficiently.

Question 3: On 19th January 2021, which state observed 42nd Kokborok Day with colourful events?

a. Mizoram
b. Assam
c. Tripura
d. Meghalaya
e. West Bengal

c. Tripura

Question 4: Recently, which state Chief Minister announced the formation of ‘Mukhyamantri Bagayat Vikas Mission’?

a. Gujarat
b. Assam
c. Rajasthan
d. Punjab
e. Kerala

a. Gujarat
Explanation: Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani has announced for the formation of ‘Mukhyamantri Bagayat Vikas Mission’. The aim is to accelerate agriculture, horticulture and promote farming of herbal plants.

Question 5: Siddharth Mohanty is newly appointed MD of _______.

a. DRDO
b. ONGC
c. SAIL
d. LIC
e. Bharti AXA

d. LIC
Explanation: Headquarter of LIC (Life Insurance Corporation of India) is in Mumbai.

Question 6: Which bank launched credit card ‘AURA’, a credit exclusively loaded with several health and wellness benefits for its users?

a. HDFC Bank
b. State Bank of India
c. ICICI Bank
d. Axis Bank
e. Bank of India

d. Axis Bank
Explanation: Axis Bank, India’s 3rd largest private sector bank, announced the launch of ‘AURA’, a credit exclusively loaded with several health benefits and wellness benefits for its users.

Question 7: On 21st January 2021, DRDO has successfully conducted captive and release trial of indigenously developed SAAW. What does S stands for in SAAW?

a. Small
b. Sovereign
c. Senior
d. Skilled
e. Smart

e. Smart
Explanation: SAAW stand for Smart Anti-Airfield Weapon.
On 21st January 2021, DRDO has successfully conducted captive and release trial of indigenously developed SAAW (Smart Anti-Airfield Weapon) from Hawk-i of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) off the Odisha coast.

Question 8: Andaman and Nicobar Command is to conduct Indian Armed Forces’ joint military exercise. What is the name of the exercise?

a. Kavach
b. Cover
c. Ankavach
d. Bachao
e. None of the above

a. Kavach

Question 9: Unnikrishnan Namboothri passes away recently. He was a Malayalam _____.

a. Dancer
b. Actor
c. Footballer
d. Singer
e. Journalist

b. Actor

Question 10: Recently, BSE has signed MoU with which state to encourage SME Listing?

a. Gujarat
b. Andhra Pradesh
c. Telangana
d. Karnataka
e. Maharashtra

e. Maharashtra
Explanation: BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange) has signed MoU with Maharashtra government to create awareness about benefits of listing among small and medium enterprises (SMEs) of the state.

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