5th Feb 2021 Current Affairs
1. Recently “International Day of Human Fraternity” was observed on which date?
A. 1st February
B. 2nd February
C. 3rd February
D. 4th February
Answer - The correct answer to the MCQ is an option – D
Recently First-ever International Day of Human Fraternity was observed on 4th February In December, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution to declare 4 February as International Day of Human Fraternity First-ever International Day of Human Fraternity aims to underline the importance of raising awareness about different cultures and religions, or beliefs, and the promotion of tolerance.
The UN Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC), in partnership with the Permanent Missions of Egypt and the United Arab Emirates to the UN, as well as the Higher Committee of Human Fraternity, is organizing an event titled "A Pathway to the Future" to celebrate this international day UN Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) is headquartered in New York and was founded in 2005.
2. The Golden Globe Awards are in news these days, these awards are associated primarily with which country?
A. USA
B. France
C. UK
D. Canada
Answer - The correct answer to the MCQ is an option – A
The Golden Globe Awards are in news these days and these awards are associated primarily with USA. Nominations for the 78th Annual Golden Globe Awards, celebrating the best in television and film, were announced recently. The Golden Globe Awards are accolades bestowed by the 93 members of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association beginning in January 1944, recognizing excellence in film, both American and international, and American television.
3. Recently who has been appointed as Chairman of the National Safety Council?
A. Amitabh Kant
B. S.N. Subrahmanyan
C. Arvind Panagariya
D. K.M. Subramanian
Answer - The correct answer to the MCQ is an option – B
S.N. Subrahmanyan, CEO and MD of L&T Ltd. has been appointed as Chairman of the National Safety Council. The Ministry of labour and employment has appointed SN Subrahmanyan as the chairman of the National Safety Council for a period of three years. S.N. Subrahmanyan’s experience will guide the National Safety Council which has a major role to play to ensure safety in workplaces under new Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 (OSH Code, 2020). Subrahmanyan has spent close to 37 years L&T, where he started as a project planning engineer. He was appointed as the company’s CEO in 2017.
The National Safety Council will be assisting Directorate General Factory Advice Service and Labour Institutes in re-writing the regulations governing OSH in the country which have not been updated for over 50 years, a government statement said. National Safety Council (NSC) was set up by the Ministry of Labour on 4th March 1966 to generate, develop and sustain a voluntary movement on Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) at the national level.
4. Recently with whom HAL has signed an MoU to develop and manufacture composite raw materials?
A. SAIL
B. MIDHANI
C. RINL
D. Tata Steel Ltd
Answer - The correct answer to the MCQ is an option – B
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited (MIDHANI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for development and production of composite raw materials during the Aero India 2021 in Bengaluru on February 04, 2021. This is the first time that such an MoU has been signed for composite raw materials. Composites raw materials, mainly in the form of prepregs used in platforms like Light Combat Aircraft (LCA), Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH), Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) and Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) are currently imported.
The usage of composites in the aerospace is going to increase, particularly for fighter aircraft/helicopter because of its inherent advantages over metallic raw materials. In addition, similar requirement exists for other aerospace and defence programmes, including those of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Defence Research Development Organisation(DRDO) and National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL). Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited (MIDHANI), is a specialized metals and metal alloys manufacturing facility headquartered in Hyderabad, Telangana. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is an aerospace and defence company headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
5. The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has recently released the 2020 Democracy Index report. What is the rank of India in the Index?
A. 51
B. 52
C. 53
D. 54
Answer - The correct answer to the MCQ is an option – C
The rank of India is 53rd in the Democracy Index report – 2020 recently released by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) report is titled “Democracy in sickness and in health” As per the report, out of 167 nations, 23 countries are full democracies, 35 are hybrid regimes, 52 are flawed democracies, and 57 are authoritarian regimes. India has fallen two places from the previous year ranking to rank at 53rd place. India was ranked 51st in the 2019 Democracy Index. Among India's neighbours, while Sri Lanka, at 68th rank, is classified as a flawed democracy, Bangladesh (76), Bhutan (84) and Pakistan (105) are classified in the 'hybrid regime' category. Afghanistan is ranked 139th and classified as an 'authoritarian regime' in the index. Norway has topped this EIU Democracy Index report.
The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) is the world's leading resource for economic and business research, forecasting and analysis. The index has classified economies as full democracies, flawed democracies, hybrid regimes, and authoritarian regimes.
Headquarter: London
Parent organization: Economist Group
Founded: 1946
6. Recently GoI launched a unified web portal for monitoring progress of which scheme?
A. Ujjwala
B. Jan Dhan
C. Ujala
D. Gobardhan
Answer - The correct answer to the MCQ is an option – D
Recently GoI launched a unified web portal for monitoring progress of Gobardhan scheme. The Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar, Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Minister of State for Jal Shakti Rattan Lal Kataria, Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Animal Husbandry Minister Giriraj Singh have jointly launched a unified web portal. This web portal will be used for monitoring the progress of GOBARDHAN activities in India.
The new portal will give information related to the scheme and assistance provided towards it by other ministries such as petroleum, agriculture, animal husbandry and the MSME. The Gobardhan scheme is implemented under the Swachh Bharat Mission Gramin-Phase 2, by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation under the Jal Shakti ministry. It was launched in 2018.
The scheme also aims to supplement the income of farmers by converting biodegradable waste into compressed biogas (CBG). The initiative aims at attracting entrepreneurs for establishing community-based CBG plants in rural areas.
7. Recently Defence Minister has inaugurated the ‘Chiefs of Air Staff (CAS) Conclave’ at which place?
A. Hyderabad
B. Bengaluru
C. New Delhi
D. Bhubaneswar
Answer - The correct answer to the MCQ is an option – B.
Recently Defence Minister has inaugurated the ‘Chiefs of Air Staff (CAS) Conclave’ at Bengaluru. The Indian Air Force hosted a Chiefs of Air Staff (CAS) Conclave on February 3-4 at the Air Force Station Yelahanka here to coincide with the Aero India 2021.
In view of the COVID 19 situation, the Conclave was planned in a hybrid form with extensive use of digital media. The Conclave will be inaugurated by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. “The Conclave will be a unique one where Chiefs of Air Staff from various countries would brainstorm and synergize their thoughts on current issues related to aerospace power strategy and technological developments,” the Defence Ministry said.
The Conclave will also be a perfect example of India’s defence cooperation with other countries working as a diplomatic instrument, giving an opportunity for building bridges of friendship, mutual trust and capacities on a global basis. Indian Airforce founded on 8 October 1932 and is headquartered in New Delhi. At present Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria is Air Chief Marshal of Indian Airforce.
8. Recently Ajay Singh has been re-elected President of which sports federation?
A. Athletics Federation of India
B. All India Football Federation
C. Boxing Federation of India
D. All India Chess Federation
Answer - The correct answer to the MCQ is an option – C
Recently Ajay Singh has been re-elected President of Boxing Federation of India. Ajay Singh Says focus will be on training of Tokyo Olympics- bound boxers, grassroots development and women's boxing. Ajay Singh is also the chairman of SpiceJet airlines Indian Boxing Federation is the Indian national governing body for Olympic boxing and is India's member organization of the International Amateur Boxing Association (AIBA). It is headquartered in New Delhi.
The International Boxing Association or AIBA is a sports organization that sanctions amateur (Olympic-style) boxing matches and awards world and subordinate championships. AIBA is Headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland.
9. Recently which country has launched Stardust 1.0, the first rocket to run on biofuel?
A. China
B. Russia
C. USA
D. France
Answer - The correct answer to the MCQ is an option – C
Recently the USA has launched Stardust 1.0, the first rocket to run on biofuel. US aerospace startup breaks new ground with the launch of biofuel rocket. The Maine-based aerospace startup, blueshift Aerospace made history on January 31 when it launched the first-ever commercial booster rocket-powered entirely by biofuel. blueshift Aerospace founded in 2014, the startup has received grants from the Maine Technology Institute and NASA's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program.
The rocket is 20 feet long and has a mass of around 250 kg. It is relatively cheap to fly as it doesn't require a high-tech infrastructure of larger rockets, making space research accessible to more people. These rockets will help to launch small satellites called CubeSats into space in a way cheaper than a traditional rocket and is less toxic for the environmentStardust 1.0 reached a height of 1,219 metres in the space before parachuting back to Earth.
10. Recently Delhi Chief Minister launched the ‘Switch Delhi’ campaign to promote what?
A. Nutritious Diet
B. Positive Delhi
C. Electric vehicles
D. Rural Electrification
Answer - The correct answer to the MCQ is an option – C
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal launched the 'Switch Delhi' campaign to promote electric vehicles. Kejriwal said his government will hire only electric vehicles for various purposes in the next six weeks. “I also want to appeal to the youth to buy an electric vehicle as their first vehicle.” He appealed to people to make the campaign a mass movement. The Delhi government’s electric vehicle policy is considered one of the best in the world and it’s high time now to implement it with commitment, Kejriwal said. The Delhi government has fixed an ambitious target of 25 per cent electric vehicles among total vehicle registrations in Delhi by 2024. Electric vehicles now include cars, transit buses, trucks of all sizes, and even big-rig tractor-trailers that are at least partially powered by electricity
Electric vehicles fall into three main categories:-
(A) Battery electric vehicles are powered by electricity stored in a battery pack.
(B) Plug-in hybrids combine a gasoline or diesel engine with an electric motor and large rechargeable
battery.
(C) Fuel cell vehicles split electrons from hydrogen molecules to produce electricity to run the motors
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