Here is the Current affairs quiz January 13th 2021 for RBI/NABARD/SEBI in the quiz series. This quiz series is also useful for IBPS/SBI PO, Railway recruitment, LIC AAO and clerical exams. The questions covers current affairs, static financial knowledge and other important topics which can be asked in competitive exams. Answers are given at the end of the quiz.
Q1. Name the bank on which RBI has recently imposed the penalty of Rs 2 crore for non-compliance of its directions?
- Deutsche Bank
- ICICI Bank
- RBL Bank
- Axis Bank
Answer: (1)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a penalty of Rs 2 crore on Deutsche Bank AG for non-compliance with certain directions issued by the central bank. The action was based on the deficiencies in regulatory compliance and was not intended to pronounce upon the validity of any transaction or agreement entered into by the bank with its customers.
Q2. Name the bank whose licence has been cancelled by RBI recently?
- New India Co-op. Bank Ltd
- Nutan Nagarik Sahakari Bank Ltd
- Vasantdada Nagari Sahakari Bank
- Rajkot Nagarik Sahakari Bank Ltd
Answer: (3)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled the licence of Vasantdada Nagari Sahakari Bank Ltd., Osmanabad, Maharashtra to carry on banking business, with effect from the close of business on January 11. The Commissioner for Cooperation and Registrar of Cooperative Societies (RCS), Maharashtra has also been requested to issue an order for winding up the bank and appoint a liquidator for the bank. The RBI said the bank has failed to comply with the requirements and continuance of the bank is prejudicial to the interests of its depositors.
Q3. Name the state where 4th edition of the Cherry Blossom Festival held recently?
- Meghalaya
- Manipur
- Assam
- Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: (2)
The 4th edition of the Cherry Blossom Festival, Mao in Manipur was virtually inaugurated by Chief Minister N Biren Singh
Q4. Name the country that topped the Henley Passport Index 2021?
- Singapore
- Germany
- South Korea
- Japan
Answer: (4)
Japan, Singapore, South Korea and Germany together stand as the top three passports in the world.
Q5. India has been ranked ______ in Henley Passport Index 2021?
- 85th
- 71st
- 63rd
- 58th
Answer: (1)
Indian passport ranked 85th on the updated 2021 list. Last year, India held 84th position. Indian passport got a score of 58, which means Indian passport holders get to visit 58 countries without prior visa. India shared the rank with Tajikistan.
Q6. Name the company that has inked pact with Precisa Med to supply Covaxin to Brazil?
- Serum Institute
- Zydus Cadila
- Bharat Biotech
- None of the above
Answer: (3)
Bharat Biotech inks pact with Precisa Medicamentos to sell Covaxin in Brazil
Q7. Who has co-chaired the 13th India-Vietnam Defence Security Dialogue?
- Anil Kumar Gupta
- Rajiv Gauba
- Samant Goel
- Ajay Kumar
Answer: (4)
Defence Secretary Dr Ajay Kumar, co-chaired the 13th India-Vietnam Defence Security Dialogue along with his Vietnamese co-chair Sr Lt Gen Nguyen Chi Vinh, Deputy Defence Minister, Socialist Republic of Vietnam
Q8. Name the author of book titled “The Population Myth: Islam, Family Planning and Politics in India”?
- Jhumpa Lahiri
- S Y Quraishi
- Saba Naqvi
- Konsam Himalaya Singh
Answer: (2)
The Book titled “The Population Myth: Islam, Family Planning and Politics in India”, authored by former CEC ‘S Y Quraishi’
Q9. Name the author of book titled “Making of a General-A Himalayan Echo”?
- Jhumpa Lahiri
- S Y Quraishi
- Saba Naqvi
- Konsam Himalaya Singh
Answer: (4)
Manipur Governor, Dr Najma Heptulla has virtually released a book titled “Making of a General-A Himalayan Echo” authored by (Retd) Lt General Konsam Himalaya Singh at Durbar Hall, Raj Bhavan, Imphal
Q10. Name the country that organised the fourth ‘One Planet Summit’?
- France
- China
- India
- Japan
Answer: (1)
One Planet Summit was organised. The summit aims to advance the protection of nature. The United Nations, World Bank and France organized the summit. 4th One Planet Summit. Theme for 2021 One Planet Summit: Let’s act together for nature
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