Daily Current Affairs Quiz 15 January 2021

Daily Current Affairs Quiz 15 January 2021

Current Affairs Quiz 15 January 2021: Based on the Current Affairs and Important News of 15 January 2021 we have framed important current affairs questions for banking and competitive exams. These current affairs quiz questions will be helpful for upcoming competitive exams. Give our online current affairs test every day to be prepared for all Current Affairs Quiz 15 January 2021. 

1. When is the Indian Army Day observed?
   A) 14 January
   B) 15 January
   C) 13 January
   D) 12 January
   
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   Option B
   Explanation:The Army Day in India is celebrated on 15 January every year, to salute the valiant soldiers who sacrificed their lives to protect the country and its citizens.
2. What is the projected growth rate of Indian economy for 2020-21 as per the Fitch Ratings?
   A) -11.1%
   B) -10.5%
   C) -9.4%
   D) -8.8%
   
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   Option C
   Explanation:The Fitch Ratings expect gross domestic product (GDP) of India to contract by 9.4 percent in FY21 (April 2020 to March 2021).
3. Tesla Inc. has registered its first fully-owned subsidiary in which city of India?
   A) Ahmedabad
   B) New Delhi
   C) Hyderabad
   D) Bengaluru
   
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   Option D
   Explanation: Elon Musk-owned electric vehicle (EV) company Tesla has registered a fully-owned subsidiary in Bengaluru. The company will be called ‘Tesla India Motors and Energy Private Limited’. 
4. Name the President of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) who has resigned from the post recently?
   A) Ashoke Kumar Sen
   B) Dushyant A. Dave
   C) Ram Jethmalani
   D) Pavani Parameswara Rao
   
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   Option B
   Explanation:The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) President Dushyant A. Dave has resigned from his post with immediate effect on 14 January 2021. 
5. Sadyr Japarov has been elected as the President of which country?
   A) Mongolia
   B) Belarus
   C) Kyrgyzstan
   D) Ukraine
   
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   Option C
   Explanation:Sadyr Japarov, has won the Kyrgyzstan’s Presidential election by a landslide victory. The 52-year-old won 79% of the total votes cast.
6. Indian Army has recently inked USD 20 million deal with ideaForge to buy which of these UAVs?
   A) SWITCH
   B) CONTROL
   C) TRANSITION
   D) KEY
   The total cost of the deal is approximately USD 20 million
7. In 2021, the Indian Army is observing which edition of the Army day of India?
   A) 79th
   B) 73rd
   C) 71st
   D) 75th
   
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   Option B
   Explanation:2021 marks the 73rd Indian Army Day.
8. Fitch Ratings has projected the GDP of India to grow at _______________ percent in FY22
   A) 12%
   B) 9%
   C) 10%
   D) 11%
   
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   Option D
   Explanation:Fitch further projects the GDP to expand by 11 percent in FY22 (April 2021 to March 2022).
9. Where is the headquarter of Tesla Inc located?
   A) California, United States
   B) London, United Kingdom
   C) Paris, France
   D) Singapore
   
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   Option A
   Explanation: Tesla headquarter – California, United States
10. If Bishkek is the capital of Kyrgyzstan, then what is the currency of the country?
    A) manat
    B) tenge
    C) som
    D) lari
    
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    Option C
    Explanation:Kyrgyzstan Capital: Bishkek; Currency: Kyrgyzstani som