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- When is the World Wetlands Day observed all over the world?
A) First Monday of February
B) 02 February
C) 01 February
D) First Tuesday of February
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Option B
Explanation:The World Wetlands Day is observed every year on February 2 globally. World Wetlands Day was first celebrated in 1997. 2021 marks 50 years of the Convention on Wetlands.
- Which state has topped the India Justice Report 2020?
A) Maharashtra
B) Gujarat
C) Andhra Pradesh
D) Kerala
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Option A
Explanation: Maharashtra has retained its top rank in the second edition of the India Justice Report – 2020, which judges states in terms of delivery of justice to people. Maharashtra retained its number one position among 18 large and mid -sized states (where population is over one crore each).Among the 7 small states (where the population is less than one crore each), Tripura has topped the list followed by Sikkim and Goa.
- The Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju recently launched a unique Reference Material (RM) developed by National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL) and the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER) to help in chemical testing in anti-doping field. Where is NIPER headquartered?
A) Hyderabad
B) Gurugram
C) Pune
D) Guwahati
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Option D
Explanation:The Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports Kiren Rijiju recently launched a Reference Material, for use in the anti-doping field for chemical testing. This RM is jointly synthesized by the National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL) and the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Guwahati.
- Name the bank, which has recently imposed restriction for all its customers to withdraw money from non-EMV automated teller machines (ATMs) effective from February 2021?
A) Bank of Baroda
B) Canara Bank
C) Punjab National Bank
D) Union Bank of India
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Option C
Explanation:State-owned Punjab National Bank (PNB) has decided to restrict its customers from withdrawing money from non-EMV automated teller machines (ATMs) with effect from 01 February 2021, in an attempt to check frauds, related to money transactions. This restriction will apply to both, financial and non-financial transactions
- The India International Silk Fair 2021 was launched on Virtual Portal by Textile Minister Smriti Irani due to COVID-19. The annual fair was which edition of the event?
A) 1st
B) 8th
C) 5th
D) 3rd
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Option B
Explanation:The Union Textiles Minister Smriti Irani inaugurated the 8th India International Silk Fair on Virtual Portal on 31st January 2021. The five days event is being held on Indian Silk Export Promotion Council’s virtual platform due to COVID-19 pandemic.
- The Indian shooting contingents has topped the medal tally at the inaugural Asian Online Shooting Championship. How many medals have been won by India in the championship?
A) 11
B) 9
C) 15
D) 10
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Option A
Explanation:The Indian shooting contingent has topped the medals tally in the first-ever Asian Online Shooting Championship, organised by Kuwait Shooting Federation on 29 and 30 January 2021.
- Which team has won the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy 2020-21?
A) Baroda
B) Railways
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Indian Army
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Option C
Explanation:Tamil Nadu beat Baroda in the final by 7 wickets to win the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy 2020-21 on 31st January 2021. The tournament was the twelfth edition of Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and was played at Sardar Patel Stadium (Motera Stadium), Ahmedabad. Tamil Nadu team was lead by Dinesh Karthik (captain).
- The first-of-its-kind Botanical Garden named ‘Shivalik Arboretum’ has been inaugurated in which city of India to preserve 210 species of trees found in the Shivalik range of Himalayas?
A) Guwahati
B) Srinagar
C) Shimla
D) Nainital
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Option D
Explanation:In Nainital district of Uttarakhand, a first of its kind botanical garden named ‘Shivalik Arboretum’ has been inaugurated, for conserving over 210 species of trees found in the Shivalik range of Himalayas.
- Rama Mohan Rao Amara has been appointed as the new MD & CEO of which company recently?
A) SAIL
B) SBI Cards
C) LIC
D) Google India
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Option B
Explanation:Rama Mohan Rao Amara has been appointed as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of SBI Cards and Payment Services Ltd (SBI Card).
- Every year the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) celebrates their Raising Day on 1st February. In 2021, which edition of the Raising Day was celebrated by ICG?
A) 51
B) 47
C) 45
D) 55
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Option C
Explanation:The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) is celebrating its 45th Raising Day on 01 February 2021. The ICG was formally established on February 1, 1977, by the Coast Guard Act, 1978 of the Parliament of India.
- Nguyen Phu Trong has been re-elected as the head of which country for the third consecutive term in 2021?
A) Vietnam
B) Cambodia
C) Laos
D) Philippines
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Option A
Explanation:The ruling Community Party of Vietnam has re-elected its 76-year-old General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong for a third five-year term. He is serving the post since 2011.
- Who has been appointed as the first-ever Chief Compliance Officer of Facebook?
A) Sheryl Sandberg
B) Dave Wehner
C) Henry Moniz
D) Mike Schroepfer
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Option C
Explanation:Facebook Inc. has appointed Henry Moniz as its first-ever Chief Compliance Officer.
- Aung San Suu Kyi has been detained in a military coup. She was the leader of the ruling party of which country?
A) Vietnam
B) Thailand
C) South Korea
D) Myanmar
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Option D
Explanation:In Myanmar, a military coup was put in place on 1st February 2021, after the country’s military detained State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi along with President Win Myint and other members of the ruling party
- What is the theme of the World Wetlands Day 2021?
A) Wetlands and Biodiversity
B) Wetlands and Water
C) Wetlands and Climate Change
D) Wetlands and Sustainable Future
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Option B
Explanation:The international theme for World Wetlands Day 2021 is ‘Wetlands and Water’.
- Saurabh Chaudhary is related to which sports?
A) Shooting
B) Tennis
C) Badminton
D) Wrestling
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Option A
Explanation: Saurabh Chaudhary won gold in men’s 10m air pistol at Asian Online Shooting Championship
