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Current Affairs Weekly Q&A PDF – February 2021

2nd Week (9-15)
1. Where is India’s 1st Geothermal Field Development Project planned to get established, as per the
MoU signed (in Feb’21) between the State/UT’s administration with ONGC?
1) Sonamarg, Jammu & Kashmir
2) Burail, Chandigarh
3) Puga, Ladakh
4) Dumka, Jharkhand
5) Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh
Answer- 3) Puga, Ladakh
Explanation:
On February 6, 2021, Union Territory (UT) Administration of Ladakh, Ladakh Autonomous Hill
Development Council (LAHDC)-Leh and Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) Energy Centre have signed
a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish India’s 1st ever Geothermal Field Development
Project in Puga Village of Eastern Ladakh. ONGC Energy Centre will be the implementing agency of the
project. Geothermal Energy is Renewable as it generates power from the heat emerging out of Earth’s
interior.

2. PM Modi launched the ‘Asom Mala’ programme in Assam (in Feb’21). What is the aim behind the
‘Asom Mala’ programme?
1) Improve Water Transport System
2) Awareness to use LPG for Cooking
3) Enhance Healthcare System
4) Awareness on Women Education
5) Improve Road Network
Answer- 5) Improve Road Network
Explanation:
The PM Narendra Modi visited the states of Assam and West Bengal on February 7, 2021. In Assam he laid
the Foundation Stone of two hospitals and launched ‘Asom Mala’ while in West Bengal he laid the
Foundation Stone of key infrastructure projects in its Haldia city. Asom Mala is a programme aimed at
improving state highways and major district roads network with emphasis on effective maintenance
through continuous field data collection and its linkage with the Road Asset Management System.

3. Where was India’s 1st Children’s Boat library inaugurated?

1) Ahmedabad, Gujarat
2) Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
3) Kochi, Kerala
4) Kolkata, West Bengal
5) Nagpur, Maharashtra
Answer- 4) Kolkata, West Bengal
Explanation:
The West Bengal Transport Corporation in collaboration with a heritage book store in Kolkata has launched
a first of its kind initiative, children's library on a boat, cruising on the Hooghly river, Kolkata. The boat

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library would take people on a three-hour- long trip. Children will be able to choose from a selection of 500
titles in English and Bengali on the Young Readers' Boat Library.

4. What was India’s GDP growth rate projected by RBI for FY 2021-22, as of Feb’21?
1) 5.2%
2) 10.5%
3) 6.0%
4) 26.2%
5) 8.3%
Answer- 2) 10.5%
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) met on 3rd, 4th and 5th February,
2021 which projected India’s gross domestic Product (GDP) growth at 10.5% for the FY 2021-22, 26.2 to
8.3% in H1FY22 and 6.0 % in Q3FY22. The projection of Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation has been
revised to 2% for the Q4FY21, 5.2 % to 5.0 % in H1FY22 and declined to 4.3% by Q3FY22.

5. What is the RBI’s repo rate as of Feb’21?

1) 4.25%
2) 3.35%
3) 5.25%
4) 4.00%
5) 4.40%
Answer- 4) 4.00%
Explanation:
Policy Repo Rate 4.00%
Reverse Repo Rate 3.35%
Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) Rate 4.25%
Bank Rate 4.25%
Repo rate is the rate at which the RBI lends money to commercial banks in the event of any shortfall of
funds.

6. As per RBI guidelines, India became the 1st country to allow access to govt. securities by an entity
or a person including ‘a person resident outside India’ through __________.
1) FCNR account
2) Money Market Deposit Account
3) Gilt Account
4) Checking Account
5) Ledger Account
Answer- 3) Gilt Account
Explanation:
The retail investors are allowed to access government securities (G-Secs) market both primary and
secondary – directly through the Reserve Bank (‘Retail Direct’) along the facility to open their gilt securities
account. With this, India has become the first country to do so. A “Gilt Account” means an account opened
and maintained for holding Government securities, by an entity or a person including ‘a person resident
outside India’ with a “Custodian” permitted by the RBI.

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7. Which company signed an MoU (in Feb’21) with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) to develop
Electric Vehicles(EVs) and Energy Storage Systems(ESS)?
1) Hero Electric
2) Ather Energy
3) Tata Motors
4) Triton Electric Vehicle
5) Mahindra Electric
Answer- 4) Triton Electric Vehicle
Explanation:
Triton Electric Vehicle has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bharat Electronics Limited
(BEL) to develop Electric Vehicles(EVs) and Energy Storage Systems(ESS). To manufacture the sub-systems
and battery assembly for ESS and EVs so as to cater the needs of customers in the USA, India and other
countries. Recently, Triton has made the announcement to launch electric sedan N4 for the Indian market.
The base model is priced at Rs 35 lakhs.

8. Which state government approved the creation of Srivilliputhur-Meghamalai Tiger Reserve

(SMTR), the 51st Tiger Reserve of India?
1) Meghalaya
2) West Bengal
3) Assam
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Karnataka
Answer- 4) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
The Government of India (GoI) has approved the Srivilliputhur-Meghamalai Tiger Reserve (SMTR) in Tamil
Nadu (TN), it will be TN’s 5th Tiger Reserve and the Largest ever Tiger Reserve in the state. It is also India’s
51st Tiger Reserve. SMTR is spread over an area of 1 Lakh Hectares and encloses lands which fall under the
Meghamalai Wildlife Sanctuary & Srivilliputhur Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary (WLS). SMTR will also
help in rejuvenation of Vaigai river.

9. Which country/countries participated with India in the 16th Edition of joint military exercise
“Yudh Abhyas 20” held in Rajasthan from 8 – 21 February, 2021?
1) Australia
2) Japan
3) USA
4) Both 2 & 3
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 3) USA
Explanation:
The 16th edition of an annual joint military exercise between India and the United States (US), “Yudh
Abhyas 20” was initiated as a part of defence cooperation at the Mahajan Field Firing Range (MFFR), near
the India-Pakistan border in Rajasthan on February 8, 2021. This 12 days long exercise will culminate on
February 21, 2021. The field training exercise (FTX) will involve company-strength elements and
fundamental war-fighting skills, techniques and experience to enhance combined operational capacity
between Indian & US Army.

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10. Which company has collaborated with Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) (in Feb’21) to
Manufacture 3D printed Aero Engine Components?
1) Survey 2 CAD
2) Industrial 3D
3) Dassault Systemes
4) Wipro 3D
5) TrueCADD
Answer- 4) Wipro 3D
Explanation:
Wipro 3D has collaborated with Engine Division of Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) to Manufacture Aero
Engine Component, Nozzle Guide Vane (also called the Inner Ring), 3D Printed in a high temperature
resilient steel A286 operating in the hot zone using Metal 3D Printing. The Inner Ring has also received
Airworthiness Certifications from Centre for Military Airworthiness and Certification (CEMILAC). The
Wipro3D manufactured components will be installed in HAL manufactured helicopter engines.

11. Which country approved (in Feb’21) to build the world’s 1st energy island that can produce and
store green energy satisfying the electricity requirement of 10 million households?
1) Sweden
2) Belgium
3) France
4) Denmark
5) Germany
Answer- 4) Denmark
Explanation:
On 4th February 2021, the Government of Denmark approved the plant to build the world’s first energy
island (Artificial island) in the North Sea which will produce and store green energy enough to cover the
electricity requirement of 10 million households in Europe. Denmark aims to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions by 70% by 2030 from 1990 levels. The government will hold 51% stake of this island and the
remaining 49% will be held by the private sector.

12. Against which bank the highest number of complaints were received as per RBI’s “Ombudsman
Schemes of the Reserve Bank for the year 2019-20” annual report?
1) HDFC Bank
2) ICICI Bank
3) Axis Bank
4) Punjab National Bank
5) State Bank of India
Answer- 5) State Bank of India
Explanation:
On February 9, 2021, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released the Annual Report of the “Ombudsman Schemes
of the Reserve Bank for the year 2019-20” i.e. the period covering July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020. Which
recorded that the ombudsman disposed of 48,333 complaints against State Bank of India (SBI), 15,004
against HDCF Bank Limited, 11,844 against ICICI Bank Limited, 10,457 against Axis Bank Limited and 9,928
against Punjab National Bank. The highest number of complaints in NBFCs were against Bajaj Finance Ltd.

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13. Which bank partnered with PhonePe (in Feb’21), enabling PhonePe to use the banks Unified
Payments Interface (UPI) ID on a multi-bank model?
1) HDFC Bank
2) ICICI Bank
3) Axis Bank
4) Citibank
5) Yes Bank
Answer- 3) Axis Bank
Explanation:
The digital payment platform PhonePe has partnered with India’s third largest bank, Axis Bank on a Unified
Payments Interface (UPI) multi-bank model. It will enable the PhonePe users to create and use multiple UPI
IDs with Axis Bank’s “@axl” handle. Until now, the PhonePe’s key banking partner was Yes Bank. In
accordance with National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), PhonePe emerged as the top UPI app in
January, 2021.

14. Which organisation announced its plan for the World’s 1st all civilian space mission,
‘Inspiration4’?
1) ISRO
2) NASA
3) Roscosmos
4) SpaceX
5) JAXA
Answer- 4) SpaceX
Explanation:
SpaceX announced its plan for the World’s first all civilian mission to space, the mission is named
Inspiration4 in recognition of the 4-person crew to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The
spacecraft will orbit the planet every 90 minutes along a customized flight path.

15. Where was the foundation stone for Lalandar [Shatoot] Dam laid by Indian Government recently
in February 2021?
1) Nepal
2) Bhutan
3) Bangladesh
4) Afghanistan
5) Myanmar
Answer- 4) Afghanistan
Explanation:
On February 9, 2021, the Central Government has laid the foundation of 2nd dam i.e. Lalandar [Shatoot]
Dam, to be built by India in Afghanistan, by signing the virtual Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
between both nations. It will be constructed on the Kabul river basin which is one of the five river basins of
Afghanistan. This dam is the follow up of India built “India- Afghanistan Friendship Dam [Salma Dam]” in
Afghanistan. This project is partially funded by India and is a part of Indo-Afghan New Development
Partnership.

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16. Which organisation released the “India Energy Outlook 2021”, that predicted India will surpass
European Union to become the World’s 3rd largest energy consumer by 2030?
1) International Energy Agency (IEA)
2) Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
3) International Energy Forum (IEF)
4) Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)
5) International Renewable Energy Agency (IREA)
Answer- 1) International Energy Agency (IEA)
Explanation:
In accordance with the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) “India Energy Outlook 2021”, India will surpass
European Union as the world’s third-biggest energy consumer by 2030. In this regard, India energy demand
growth share will be maximum at 25% in the next two decades. India is world’s second-biggest net oil
importer after China currently imports about 76% of its crude oil needs. That reliance on overseas oil is
expected to rise to 90% by 2030 and 92% by 2040. India needs to spend an additional $1.4 trillion, to adopt
clean energy technologies over the next 20 years.

17. Which was dedicated as “the International Year of Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture” by the
Food & Agriculture Organisation (FAO)?
1) 2020
2) 2021
3) 2022
4) 2023
5) 2025
Answer- 3) 2022
Explanation:
During the 34th Session of UN’s FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization) Committee on Fisheries (COFI
34), members of the session also noted that data collection needs to be improved in the fisheries sector for
supporting evidence-based decision making, for support of small-scale fisheries. The role of small-scale
fishers & Women will be celebrated during the International Year of Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture in
2022 by FAO.

18. What is the theme of RBI’s Financial Literacy Week (FLW) – 2021 that was celebrated from
February 8 to 12?
1) KYC, Exercising Credit Discipline, Grievance Redressal and Going Digital
2) Consumer Protection
3) Credit Discipline and Credit from Formal Institutions
4) Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
5) Farmers
Answer- 3) Credit Discipline and Credit from Formal Institutions
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) observes Financial Literacy Week(FLW) annually since 2016 to promote &
spread awareness about financial education messages on a particular theme through a focused campaign
across India. FLW 2021 is being celebrated from February 8 to 12. The 5-day event was launched by Ajay
Kumar, Regional Director, RBI. Theme of FLW 2021– Credit Discipline and Credit from Formal Institutions.
The strategy recommends the ‘5 C’ approach to disseminate financial education in the country. 5 C–
Content, Capacity, Community, Communication and Collaboration.

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19. Recently (in Feb’21), the Working Group Committee (WGC) of IRDAI recommended the
introduction of index-linked insurance policies (Ilips). What is the lock-in period for an index-linked
insurance plan?
1) 10 years
2) 15 years
3) 25 years
4) 5 years
5) 12 years
Answer- 4) 5 years
Explanation:
The Working Group Committee (WGC) set up by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of
India (IRDAI) has recommended the introduction of index-linked insurance policies (Ilips). The report is
opened for comments till March 8, 2021. Index linked policies are subject to change as the returns are
linked to the benchmark indices such as the 10-year Sovereign Bond Index, Sensex or Nifty. The index-
linked insurance plan provides a lock-in period of 5-years.

20. In February 2021, NPCI launched a Global level Hackathon ‘NPCI PayAuth Challenge’ supported
by APIX. What is the aim of Hackathon?
1) Enhance Innovation in Cardless Transaction
2) Promote Cashless Economy
3) Find alternate authentication for UPI transaction
4) Distributed Security handling of Online Transaction
5) Smoother & Secured RTGS Transaction
Answer- 3) Find alternate authentication for UPI transaction
Explanation:
National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) launched a Global level Hackathon ‘NPCI PayAuth
Challenge’, to find out the alternatives for the authentication of UPI (Unified Payments Interface)
transactions for eg: Biometric. This Challenge is supported by APIX, world’s first cross-border, open
architecture API marketplace and sandbox platform. The Challenge is an open for global Fintechs, solution
providers and developers and can submit unique solutions that simplify authorization.

21. Which company recently (in February 2021), acquired 5% stake of Indian Energy Exchange Ltd
(IEX) in Indian Gas Exchange Ltd (IGX)?
1) GAIL Limited
2) Adani Total Gas
3) Torrent Gas
4) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
5) Oil India
Answer- 1) GAIL Limited
Explanation:
GAIL (India) Limited has acquired a 5% stake of Indian Energy Exchange Ltd (IEX) in Indian Gas Exchange
Ltd (IGX). GAIL became the 3rd strategic investor in IGX after Adani Total Gas & Torrent Gas. With this
disinvestment, IEX will hold 85% stake in IGE. Indian Gas Exchange (IGX) is India’s 1st automated national
level trading platform for physical delivery of natural gas. It is the 1st gas exchange to receive authorization
from Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) under recently notified Gas Exchange
Regulations 2020.

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22. Where is/are the World’s largest radio telescope, Square Kilometre Array’s, radio receivers
planned to be positioned?
1) Australia
2) South Africa
3) China
4) Only 1 & 2
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 4) Only 1 & 2
Explanation:
On February 5, 2021, Square Kilometre Array Observatory (SKAO) Council held its Maiden Meeting during
the meeting they approved the establishment of World’s Largest Radio Telescope namely ‘Square Kilometre
Array’. The telescope will consist of a vast number of radio receivers which will be positioned in South
Africa and Australia. The members of SKAO are Australia, Canada, China, India, Italy, New Zealand, South
Africa, Sweden, Netherlands and UK.

23. When is United Nations(UN)’s World Pulses Day celebrated annually?

1) 1st February
2) 8th February
3) 10th February
4) 11th February
5) 9th February
Answer- 3) 10th February
Explanation:
The United Nations(UN)’s World Pulses Day is annually observed across the globe on 10th February to
celebrate the contribution of the pulses to the sustainable food system, healthy growth and environmental
benefits. The First World Pulses Day was celebrated on 10th February 2019. This year, World Pulses Day is
virtual organized on 10th February 2021 under the theme #LovePulses for a healthy diet and planet.

24. Which wing of the Indian Armed force conducts its largest War Game event ‘Theatre Level
Operational Readiness Exercise (TROPEX)’?
1) Indian Army
2) Indian Coast Guard
3) Indian Air Force
4) Central Armed Police Forces
5) Indian Navy
Answer- 5) Indian Navy
Explanation:
Indian Navy’s Largest War Game – the Biennial ‘Theatre Level Operational Readiness Exercise (TROPEX
21)’ is currently taking place at the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). Operational assets of the Indian Navy as well
as Indian Army, Indian Air Force and Coast Guard were participating in the Exercise. TROPEX 21 is being
conducted in 3 phases.
Phase I – Coastal Defence Exercise ‘Sea Vigil’
Phase II – Tri-Service Joint Amphibious Exercise – AMPHEX-21
Phase III – Weapon Workup Phase of TROPEX

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25. Recently (in Feb’21) a Seaweed Mission was launched by Technology Information, Forecasting
and Assessment Council (TIFAC). The Seaweed Mission is aimed at _________.
1) Bioethanol Production
2) Reduce Algal Blooms
3) Reduce CO2 from atmosphere
4) Only 1 & 3
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 5) All 1, 2 & 3
Explanation:
On Occasion of its 34th Foundation Day on February 10, 2021, TIFAC, launched 2 new initiatives namely
SAKSHAM Job Portal (Shramik Shakti Manch) & Sea Weed Mission. The Seaweed mission will be vital for
Contribute to national Gross Domestic Product (GDP), enhance Ocean Productivity, Reduce Algal Blooms,
help in reduction of millions of tons of CO2, Creating a Healthier Ocean & Production of Bioethanol of upto
6.6 Billion Litres.

26. Which Life Insurance company has the highest claim settlement ratio for FY20 as per IRDAI’s
annual report 2019-20?
1) ICICI Prudential Life Insurance
2) HDFC Life
3) Tata AIA Life Insurance
4) Max Life Insurance
5) Life Insurance Corporation (LIC)
Answer- 4) Max Life Insurance
Explanation:
In accordance with the data by Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India’s (IRDAI) annual
report 2019-20, the claim settlement ratio of Life Insurance Corp. (LIC) declined in FY20 to 96.6% from
97.7% in FY19. LIC was ranked 17th among the 24 life insurers. Among private sector life insurers Max Life
had the highest claim settlement ratio for the industry at 99.2%, which is the highest overall score, followed
by HDFC Life and TATA AIA – with a settlement ratio above 99%.

27. Which bank committed (in Feb’21) to invest USD 100 Million into the National Investment and
Infrastructure Fund (NIIF’s) Fund of Funds (FoF)?
1) Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)
2) World Bank
3) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
4) New Development Bank (NDB)
5) The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC)
Answer- 4) New Development Bank (NDB)
Explanation:
National Investment and Infrastructure Fund Limited (NIIFL) has stated that New Development Bank
(NDB) (formerly known as BRICS Development Bank) has committed to invest USD 100 Million (~ INR 727
Crore) into the NIIF Fund of Funds (FoF). This is the NDB’s 1st Equity Investment into India & the 1st ever
Investment in an FoF. NIIF FoF was established in 2018 for providing Indian private equity fund managers
access to an India-focused Institutional investor.

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28. Which bank recently (in Feb’21) signed an MoU with Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) to
provide interest free loans upto Rs. 2 crores to IndianOil dealers?
1) Punjab National Bank (PNB)
2) HDFC Bank
3) Oriental Bank of Commerce
4) Bank of Baroda (BOB)
5) State Bank of India (SBI)
Answer- 1) Punjab National Bank (PNB)
Explanation:
Punjab National Bank (PNB) has signed a First-of-its-kind Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) for providing up to INR 2 Crore Loan to IndianOil dealers through the
PNB e-Dealer scheme. Under the scheme Dealers can avail loan of upto INR 2 Crore at lower interest rates,
nil margin and with minimum or Zero Collateral requirements. The agreement will be beneficial to the
Indian MSME sector.

29. Which Indian organisation has organized the India-Australia Circular Economy (I-ACE)
Hackathon, 2021?
1) Department of Science and Technology
2) Data Security Council of India (DSCI)
3) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
4) Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI)
5) NITI Aayog
Answer- 5) NITI Aayog
Explanation:
The India-Australia Circular Economy (I-ACE) Hackathon, 2021 was organized virtually on February 11,
2021 by the NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission in collaboration with Australia’s Commonwealth
Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CISRO).
I-ACE Themes:
• Innovation in packaging reducing packaging waste
• Innovation in food supply chains avoiding waste
• Creating opportunities for plastics waste reduction
• Recycling critical energy metals and e-waste

30. What is the maximum project loan limit allocated per FPO under the Credit Guarantee Facility of
Central govt. ‘Formation and Promotion of 10, 000 new FPOs’ scheme?
1) Rs. 2 Lakhs
2) Rs. 2 Crore
3) Rs. 20 Lakhs
4) Rs. 15 Lakhs
5) Rs. 5 Crore
Answer- 2) Rs. 2 Crore
Explanation:
The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare stated that the Government of India (GoI) has launched a
New Central Sector Scheme named ‘Formation and Promotion of 10, 000 new Farmer Producer
Organizations (FPOs)’. The FPOs will be provided financial assistance of upto INR 18 Lakh per FPO for a
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member of FPO with a limit of INR 15 Lakh per FPO. A Credit Guarantee Facility of upto INR 2 Crore per FPO
for project loan will be provided.

31. Which country received (in Feb’21) a financial assistance of $400 million from Export-Import
Bank of India (EXIM Bank) for construction of a 6.7 km Connectivity Project?
1) Maldives
2) Sri Lanka
3) Nepal
4) Afghanistan
5) Bangladesh
Answer- 1) Maldives
Explanation:
On February 12, 2021, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has notified The Greater Male Connectivity Project
(GMCP) of Maldives will get a $400 million funding from Export-Import Bank of India (EXIM Bank), the
agreement for the same is effective for January 28, 2021. The terminal utilisation period is 60 months after
the scheduled completion date of the project The 6.7 km Greater Male Connectivity Project (GMCP) will be
the largest civilian infrastructure project in Maldives, connecting Male with three neighbouring islands.

32. Which sector of Indian companies received the highest score in ICICI Lombard General
Insurance Co. Ltd.’s 1st ‘Corporate India Risk Index 2020’?
1) Banking
2) Pharmaceuticals and Biotech
3) Information Technology(IT)/Information Technology enabled Services(ITeS)
4) Manufacturing
5) HealthCare
Answer- 5) HealthCare
Explanation:
On February 11, 2021 ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co. Ltd launched its 1st ‘Corporate India Risk Index
2020’. India’s Corporate India Risk Index stands at 57. The HealthCare Sector manages the risk better than
the other 14 sectors with the score of 70. The index will enable companies to understand the level of risk
and current readiness their business is facing. To Help them to create successful risk mitigation plans. The
Corporate India Risk Index 2020 covers top 150 companies from its own investment portfolio across 15 key
sectors.

33. Which of the following is the website launched for conducting India’s 1st Toy Fair-2021
virtually?
1) https://toyfair21.gov.in/
2) https://toyfair2021.in/
3) https://virtualtoyfair21.in/
4) https://theindiatoyfair.in/
5) https://toyfair.gov.in/
Answer- 4) https://theindiatoyfair.in/
Explanation:
On February 11, 2021 Union Education Minister, Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’, Union Minister of
Textiles, Smriti Zubin Irani and Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal jointly launched
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platform from 27th February 2021 to 2nd March 2021. It is to be noted that India’s first toy manufacturing
cluster to be situated in Kopala, Karnataka.

34. Which organisation conducts the annual event, ‘World Sustainable Development Summit
(WSDS)’ that was virtually inaugurated by PM Modi in February 2021?
1) Institute for Sustainable Development and International Relations (IDDRI)
2) UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN)
3) United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
4) The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)
5) World Economic Forum (WEF)
Answer- 4) The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)
Explanation:
On February 10-12, 2021, the 20th World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) 2021 was held on the
theme “Redefining our common future: Safe and secure environment for all”. This three days long event was
virtually inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The event was also attended by Union Minister S
Jaishankar, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). It should be noted that WSDS is an annual flagship event of
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) instituted in 2001.

35. Which organisation partnered (in Feb’21) with ‘MapmyIndia’ to build an indigenous mapping &
geospatial portal?
1) Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)
2) Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST)
3) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
4) Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS)
5) Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
Answer- 1) Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)
Explanation:
On 11th February, 2021, Department of Space (DoS) & CE Info Systems Pvt Ltd (owned by MapmyIndia)
entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). According to the agreement, Indian Space Research
Organization (ISRO) & MapmyIndia will partner to build an Indigenous, mapping portal and geospatial
services which could become an alternative to GoogleMaps & GoogleEarth services. The entities will also
build a holistic geospatial solution using ISRO’s earth observation datasets like ‘NavIC’, ‘VEDAS’ & ‘MOSDAC’
Geoportals.

36. Which bank (in Feb’21) partnered with the Confederation of Real Estate Developers’
Associations of India (CREDAI) to launch a new bank account specially for Construction Workers?
1) Airtel Payments Bank
2) Indian Payments and Postal Bank
3) NSDL Payments Bank
4) Paytm Payments Bank
5) Fino Payments Bank
Answer- 2) Indian Payments and Postal Bank
Explanation:
On the lines of the labour welfare initiatives by the Central Government, the Confederation of Real Estate
Developers’ Associations of India (CREDAI) has inked memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Indian
Payments and Postal Bank (IPPB) to facilitate opening of bank accounts for construction workers. The aim

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of the pact is to cover around 10 lakh workers in a year from around 3 crore workers engaged in
construction activities across real estate projects.

37. Which is the 1st Indian company that became a cohort member of the World Economic Forum’s
(WEF’s) Circulars Accelerator Programme 2021?
1) Vermigold
2) Green Power Systems
3) Greenobin
4) Recykal
5) Eco-Wise
Answer- 4) Recykal
Explanation:
Recykal has been selected as the 1st Indian company to be a cohort member of the World Economic
Forum’s (WEF’s) Circulars Accelerator Programme 2021. The company has been selected for the category
‘Recovering Value’. This is Circulars Accelerator’s 1st cohort of leading circular innovators from around the
world. The programme will connect 17 circular economy entrepreneurs to upgrade the disruptive, cross-
sector value chain innovation. Recykal is India’s 1st digital waste-commerce (w-commerce) company that
connects waste generators with waste processors and recyclers.

38. Who was appointed (in Feb’21) as the new Prime Minister of Italy?
1) Giuseppe Conte
2) Sergio Mattarella
3) Jüri Ratas
4) Mario Draghi
5) Kaja Kallas
Answer- 4) Mario Draghi
Explanation:
On 12th February 2021, Mario Draghi,73-year-old former President of the European Central Bank, has been
named the new Prime Minister of Italy. He accepted the request of Sergio Mattarella, President of Italy, to
form a new government. Mario Draghi will lead the unity government replacing the centre left coalition
government of Former prime minister Giuseppe Conte. Mario Draghi served as the President of ECB from
2011 to 2019 prior to which he served as the Governor of the Bank of Italy from 2005 to 2001.

39. Which organisation is developing the World’s 1st high altitude pseudo satellite, “Combined Air
Teaming System” (CATS)?
1) Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL)
2) SpaceX
3) Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
4) Roscosmos
5) Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
Answer- 1) Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL)
Explanation:
In a first of its kind in the world, the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is developing a futuristic high
altitude pseudo satellite namely Combined Air Teaming System (CATS) with a start-up company. Once
developed the pseudo-satellite will be capable of taking information flying unmanned around 70,000 ft for

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2-3 months. The system will have mother-ship carrying components and 4 autonomous unmanned aerial
vehicles known as CATS Warrior.

40. When was the World Radio Day annually celebrated?

1) 14th February
2) 13th February
3) 12th February
4) 11th February
5) 10th February
Answer- 2) 13th February
Explanation:
The United Nations World Radio Day (WRD) is annually observed across the globe on 13th February to
celebrate radio as a part of the history of humanity. 2021 marks the 10th edition of World Radio Day(WRD)
and more than 110 year of radio. The theme of the world radio day 2021 is “New World, New Radio”. The
UNESCO marks World Radio Day 2021 with 3 sub themes - Evolution, Innovation, Connection. It is aimed at
raising public awareness about the importance of Radio & encourage decision makers to use it to provide
access to information.

STATIC GK

41. Which represents the rate that RBI uses to lend money overnight to scheduled banks in an
emergency situation?
1) Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR)
2) Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) Rate
3) Repo Rate
4) Reverse Repo Rate
5) Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF)
Answer- 2) Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) Rate
Explanation:
The Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) Rate is the rate at which RBI lends funds overnight in an emergency
situation to scheduled banks, against government securities.

42. Where is Tapovan Vishnugad Hydropower Plant located?

1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Himachal Pradesh
4) Uttarakhand
5) Sikkim
Answer- 4) Uttarakhand
Explanation:
National Thermal Power Corporation’s (NTPC) Tapovan Vishnugad project and Rishi Ganga Power
Corporation Ltd’s project constructed by Kundan Groups, with a planned capacity of 520 MW and 13.2 MW,
respectively, have been nearly washed away by the flood caused by Glacier burst in Uttarakhand. The
projects are constructed on the confluence of Dhauli ganga river and Rishi Ganga river in Chamoli district,
Uttarakhand.

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43. Where is the active volcanic mountain, Mount Merapi located?

1) Fiji
2) Maldives
3) New Zealand
4) Indonesia
5) Philippines
Answer- 4) Indonesia
Explanation:
Mount Merapi, Indonesia's most active volcano, erupted in February 2021, emitting a river of lava onto the
mountain below and gas clouds into the sky. The 9,737-foot volcano sits on the densely populated island of
Java and near the ancient city of Yogyakarta.

44. Where is ‘Shivalik Arboretum’, a botanical garden for conserving rare trees & shrubs located?
1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Arunachal Pradesh
3) Himachal Pradesh
4) Uttarakhand
5) Jammu & Kashmir
Answer- 4) Uttarakhand
Explanation:
A first of its kind arboretum conserving over 210 species of trees found in the Shivalik range of Himalayas
was inaugurated in Uttarakhand's Nainital district. The Shivalik Arboretum has over 210 tree and shrub
species, making it one of the biggest arboretum in Uttarakhand.

45. Where is Kanha Tiger Reserve located?

1) Odisha
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Rajasthan
4) Maharashtra
5) Uttar Pradesh
Answer- 2) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
A 2-year-old tigress has died after getting stuck in a wire trap allegedly laid by poachers in Madhya
Pradesh's Kanha Tiger Reserve on 27th January 2021.

46. What is Jodhpur Jhal?

1) Rain Forest
2) Temperate Grassland
3) Salt Desert
4) Wetland
5) Oceanic Trench
Answer- 4) Wetland
Explanation:
Asian Waterbird Census (AWC), an annual census by Wetlands International, has recorded a good growth
and diversity of water bird species at Jodhpur Jhal in Mathura, Rajasthan. Out of the 47 species listed in the
census, 20 were resident, 27 migratory and 7 IUCN Red-listed threatened species.

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47. Through which Indian state does the Rishi Ganga river flow?
1) Himachal Pradesh
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Rajasthan
4) Arunachal Pradesh
5) Uttarakhand
Answer- 5) Uttarakhand
Explanation:
A Rishiganga small hydro project of 13.2 MW on the Rishiganga river was swept away in the glacier burst in
Uttarakhand. The flash flood also affected the downstream hydro project of NTPC at Tapovan on the river
Dhauli Ganga, which is a tributary of the river Alaknanda.

48. Where is Sessa Orchid Sanctuary located?

1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Jammu & Kashmir
3) Arunachal Pradesh
4) Ladakh
5) Himachal Pradesh
Answer- 3) Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation:
Sessa Orchid Sanctuary, India’s only Orchid sanctuary is located in Arunachal Pradesh.

49. Where is Pong Dam Lake Wildlife Sanctuary located?

1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Jammu & Kashmir
3) Arunachal Pradesh
4) Uttarakhand
5) Himachal Pradesh
Answer- 5) Himachal Pradesh
Explanation:
Over a lakh migratory water birds arrived at the Pong Dam Lake Wildlife Sanctuary in Himachal Pradesh in
2020, as per the data of annual bird count at the wetland. The bird census found 1,08,578 birds of 96
species at the wetland, including 1,01,431 migratory water birds of 51 species and 6,433 resident water
birds of 29 species.

50. Where is Kaziranga National Park located?

1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Meghalaya
3) Uttarakhand
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Assam
Answer- 5) Assam
Explanation:
As per the Bird Census data, Assam’s Kaziranga national park has recorded a total of 93, 491 birds.

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