11th Feb 2021 Current affairs
1. Which State Government has decided recently to construct “COVID Warrior Memorial”?
A. Kerala
B. Haryana
C. Maharashtra
D. Odisha
Answer - The correct answer to the MCQ is an option – D
Odisha State Government has decided recently to construct
“COVID Warrior Memorial”. Covid-19 is once in a century pandemic. In order to
keep it in the memory of people as well as to recognise the sacrifice and services
rendered by the Covid Odisha Govt to construct ‘COVID Warrior Memorial’ at Biju
Patnaik Park in Bhubaneswar in recognition of the sacrifice & services
rendered by COVID19 warriors who have lost their lives fighting the pandemic.
More than 60 Covid warriors including health workers in Odisha have succumbed
to coronavirus.
Odisha in Eastern India. It is the 8th largest state by
area and the 11th largest by population. The state has the third-largest population of Scheduled Tribes in India. Capital and Largest city of
Odisha is Bhubaneswar. Governor of Odisha is Ganeshi Lal and Chief Minister is
Naveen Patnaik.
2. “World Pulses Day” is celebrated every year on which day?
A. 08th February
B. 09th February
C. 10th February
D. 11th February
Answer - The correct answer to the MCQ is an option – C.
World Pulses Day 2021 is on February 10. This year’s theme
is: “Nutritious Seeds for a Sustainable Future.” Pulses are highly nutritious
elements of the human diet. However, not everybody eats pulses. Many are
ignorant of the health benefits of pulses. Looking at this scenario, the United
Nations decided to dedicate a day to spreading awareness about the benefits,
value, and worth of pulses. So, with the collaboration of Food and Agriculture
Organization (FAO), the UN-designated February 10th of every year to be
celebrated as International Day of Pulses. On February 10, 2019, the world
celebrated the first World Pulses Day. FAO is a specialized agency of the
United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. FAO is
Headquartered in Rome, Italy & was founded in 1945. World Pulses Day comes
under the 'Zero Hunger' by 2030 goal of the United Nations. The theme for World
Pulses Day this year is 'Nutritious Seeds for a Sustainable Future’. World
Pulses Day falls under the 2nd goal of the UN – “Zero Hunger.”
3. Tamil Nadu is going to create the state’s, ______ tiger reserve.
A. 2nd
B. 3rd
C. 4th
D. 5th
Answer - The correct answer to the MCQ is an option – D
Tamil Nadu is going to create the state’s 5th tiger reserve.
Tamil Nadu is set to get its fifth tiger reserve spread over one lakh hectares
land under the Meghamalai Wildlife Sanctuary and Srivilliputhur Grizzled
Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary. This will be the 51st tiger reserve in the
country. The Srivilliputhur Megamalai Tiger Reserve will span the forests of
Megamalai wildlife sanctuary and Srivilliputhur grizzled squirrel wildlife
sanctuary spread across the districts of Theni, Virudhunagar and Madurai. A new
tiger reserve has been a long-time demand of the environmentalists with an eye
to improving water management and tiger population in the area. Besides, it will also
be buffer for the tigers in Periyar reserve in Kerala.
The first tiger reserve in Tamil Nadu – Kalakkad
Mundanthurai – was formed around 1988-89, which was followed by Anamalai and Mudumalai
in 2008 and 2009. The fourth reserve – Sathyamangalam–was created around
2013-14.
4. Indian Navy's combat-readiness exercise “Tropex-21” is underway in these days. In which year exercise “Tropex” first organised?
A. 2000
B. 2005
C. 2007
D. 2009
Answer - The correct answer to the MCQ is an option – B
Indian Navy's combat-readiness exercise “Tropex-21” is
underway in these days and In 2015 exercise “Tropex” was first organised. The
Navy’s largest war game, the biennial Theatre Level Operational Readiness Exercise
(TROPEZ-21), with the participation of all its operational units as well as those
of the Army, Air Force and the Coast Guard. “The weapon work-up phase of
TROPEZ, which concluded recently, witnessed multiple ‘on-target’ ordnance
deliveries, including missiles, torpedoes and rockets from front line warships,
aircraft and submarines and demonstrated the lethal firepower of the Navy and
reaffirmed its capability to carry out long-range maritime strikes in the
Indian Ocean Region (IOR), a capability that is central to meeting the
operational challenges and ensuring safe seas and secure coasts,” a Navy
statement said. The exercise that began early January will culminate in February
third week.
5. Recently Supreme Court stays dismantling of INS Viraat. The INS Viraat was decommissioned in which year?
A. 2015
B. 2016
C. 2017
D. 2018
Answer - The correct answer to the MCQ is an option – C.
Envitech Marine Consultants Pvt. Ltd had approached the
Supreme Court after the Ministry of Defence (MoD) had turned down its proposal
to convert the decommissioned aircraft carrier into a museum. The Supreme Court
recently stayed the dismantling of the decommissioned aircraft carrier INS Viraat.
A bench headed by Chief Justice S A Bobde was hearing a plea by the firm
Envitech Marine Consultants Private Limited to convert the warship into a
maritime museum and multi-functional adventure centre. The apex court also
agreed to examine the price at which the firm can buy it from Shri Ram Ship
Breakers that purchased the ship for ₹38.54 crores in an auction conducted by
the Metal Scrap Trade Corporation Limited last year. The sale process was completed
in September. During the hearing, the petitioner firm agreed to purchase the decommissioned
ship from Shree Ram Ship Breakers at ₹100 crores. MSTC Limited is an Indian state-owned
e-commerce company based in Kolkata. The aircraft carrier INS Viraat was
inducted into the Indian Navy in 1987 and decommissioned in 2017.
7. Recently Indian Railways registered its best-ever freight load in a month. How much this freight load is?
A. 109.79 Metric Ton
B. 911.79 Metric Ton
C. 119.79 Metric Ton
D. 229.79 Metric Ton
Answer - The correct answer to the MCQ is an option – C
Recently Indian Railways registered its best-ever freight
load in a month by loading 119.79 Metric Ton freight load. The highest ever
freight loading figures have been registered by Indian Railways i.e. 119.79
million tonnes (MT) in the month of January 2021.
Indian Railways creates a new record in freight loading! The
highest ever freight loading figures have been registered by Indian Railways i.e.
119.79 million tonnes (MT) in the month of January 2021. The last best freight
loading figure of 119.74 MT was recorded in March 2019. According to the
Railway Ministry, on mission mode, the freight loading figures of Indian
Railways for the last few months have crossed the loading as well as earnings
for the same period of last year. It is being expected by the Railway Ministry
that Indian Railways’ cumulative freight loading will surpass the freight
loading figures of last year.
"It is worth mentioning that a number of concessions
and discounts are also being given in Indian Railways to make the railways'
freight movement very attractive. The COVID-19 pandemic has been used by Indian
Railways as an opportunity to improve its all-round efficiencies and
performances. "Also, to attract new business and incentivise other
existing clients, the Ministry of Railways has held meetings with the top the leadership of iron and steel, cement, power, coal, automobiles and logistics service
providers," the ministry said.
8. “International Day of Women and Girls in Science” is celebrated every year on which day?
A. 08th February
B. 09th February
C. 10th February
D. 11th February
Answer - The correct answer to the MCQ is an option – D
“International Day of Women and Girls in Science” is
celebrated every year on 11th February. On 22 December 2015, the
General Assembly decided to establish an annual International Day to recognize
the critical role women and girls play in science and technology.
The International Day of Women and Girls in Science,
celebrated on 11 February, is implemented by UNESCO and UN-Women in
collaboration institutions and civil society partners that aim to promote women
and girls in science. This Day is an opportunity to promote full and equal
access to and participation in science for women and girls. Gender equality is
a global priority for UNESCO, and the support of young girls, their education
and their full ability to make their ideas heard are levers for development and
peace.
The 6th Assembly theme is "Beyond the Borders: Equality
in Science for Society", with a special focus on the value of the social
aspects and cultural dimensions in Science, Technology and Innovation to
enhance sustainable development programs.
9. Which among the following is going to build the world's largest offshore wind farm?
A. New Zealand
B. North Korea
C. South Korea
D. Denmark
Answer - The correct answer to the MCQ is an option – C.
South Korea is going to build the world's largest offshore
wind farm. South Korea is going to build an 8.2GW(gigawatt) offshore wind farm
in Jeonnam province. A $43 billion deal has also been signed by South Korean The government in this regard’, as it seeks to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. President
Moon Jae-in declared the carbon neutrality goal last year but at the same time
is looking to phase out nuclear power, leaving the country depending on
renewables to square the circle.
South Korea has few energy resources of its own and relies
on imported coal – a cheap but dirty fuel - for around 40 per cent of its
electricity. At the present, the United Kingdom, Germany, China, Denmark are the leader
in terms of a number of Offshore wind power plants. Capital and largest city of
South Korea Seoul. The currency of South Korea is the Korean Republic won. President of
South Korea is Moon Jae-in and is Prime Minister Chung Sye-Kyun.
10. Okonjo-Iweala, who will become the first woman to take up the post of DG of the World Trade Organization belongs to which country?
A. Niger
B. Ghana
C. Nigeria
D. Namibia
Answer - The correct answer to the MCQ is an option – C
Nigeria’s former finance minister Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
looks set to become the first woman to lead the World Trade Organization after
the Biden administration gave her the green light. Her only rival, South
Korea’s Trade Minister Yoo Myung-hee withdrew her candidacy. However WTO
General Counsel to consider the appointment of next Director-General, The WTO’s
General Council will hold a special meeting on 15 February at Geneva to consider
the appointment of the next Director-General. WTO is an intergovernmental
organization that is concerned with the regulation of international trade
between nations. WTO is Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland & was founded
in 1995. Nigeria is in West Africa. Nigeria is a founding member of the African
Union and a member of many other international organizations, including the
United Nations, the Commonwealth of Nations, the ECOWAS, and OPEC. Nigeria is
also a member of the informal MINT group of countries. Capital of Nigeria is
Abuja and Currency are Naira.
10. Recently Anti-Cow Slaughter Bill has been passed in which state?
A. Mizoram
B. Tripura
C. Kerala
D. Karnataka
Answer - The correct answer to the MCQ is an option – D
Recently Anti-Cow Slaughter Bill has been passed in
Karnataka. Also called Karnataka Prevention of Slaughter and Preservation of
Cattle Bill, 2020 Anti-Cow Slaughter Bill Passed In Karnataka Legislative
Council. The Bill, already passed by the Assembly. For a Bill to become a law,
its passage in both Houses followed by assent by the Governor is necessary. Under
the new law, the slaughter of cattle would lead to imprisonment of up to 7 years and
a fine ranging from ₹ 50,000 to ₹ 5 lakh. Karnataka is a state in southwest
India with Arabian Sea coastlines. Capital & largest city of Karnataka is
Bengaluru (Executive Branch). Governor of Karnataka Vajubhai Vala and Chief
Minister of Karnataka is B. S. Yediyurappa. Karnataka was formed on 1 November
1956, with the passage of the States Reorganisation Act. Originally known as
the State of Mysore, it was renamed Karnataka in 1973.
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