3 February 2021: The Current Affairs Quizzes section of Jagranjosh aims to help every competitive exam aspirant to revise the day at ease. The day’s updated quizzes cover topics such as water birds census, Chauri Chaura incident and Aero India International air show among others.
1. Which state's Forest Department conducted a water birds census for the first time in January-February 2021?
a) West Bengal
b) Maharashtra
c) Assam
d) Tripura
2. When will the Prime Minister inaugurate the centenary celebrations of Chauri Chaura incident?
a) February 4th
b) February 5th
c) February 6th
d) February 7th
3. The Chauri Chaura incident had taken place during which among the following Indian freedom movements?
a) Quit India
b) Civil Disobedience
c) Non-cooperation
d) None of the Above
4. The Defence Ministry has awarded the contract to manufacture 83 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas fighters to which among the following companies?
a) DRDO
b) Antrix
c) TASL
d) HAL
5. Which country has become the fastest country in the world to reach 4 million COVID-19 vaccination mark in 18 days?
a) US
b) UK
c) India
d) UAE
6. Which city is hosting the Aero India International air show?
a) Pune
b) Bengaluru
c) Delhi
d) Hyderabad
7. Which state has announced an appreciation amount worth Rs 11000 for doctors and health care workers deployed in COVID wards?
a) Telangana
b) Uttarakhand
c) Madhya Pradesh
d) Maharashtra
8. Jeff Bezos has decided to step down as CEO of which company?
a) Microsoft
b) Facebook
c) Amazon
d) Google
Answers
1. (a) West Bengal
The forest department of West Bengal recently conducted its first water birds census. The study was conducted between January 12 and February 2, 2021 in 54 different locations across the state.Around 65 species have been found so far.
2. (a) February 4th
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be inaugurating the Chauri Chaura centenary celebrations through video conferencing on February 4, 2021.
3. (c) Non-cooperation
The Chauri Chaura incident took place on February 4, 1922 at Chauri Chaura in the Gorakhpur district of British India. The Mahatma Gandhi-led Non-cooperation movement was underway then.
4. (d) HAL
The Defence Ministry has awarded a contract to manufacture 83 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas fighters to the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) at the Aero India international air show on February 3, 2021.
5. (c) India
In a landmark moment, India has become the fastest country in the world to reach the 4 million COVID-19 vaccination mark in 18 days. This was informed by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) on February 3, 2021.
6. (b) Bengaluru
The 13th edition of the Aero India International air show has started on February 3, 2021, at Air Force Station Yelahanka, Bengaluru, it is also Asia’s biggest aero show.
7. (b) Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand CM Trivendra Singh Rawat has announced Rs 11,000 each as an appreciation amount for doctors and health care workers deployed in COVID wards. All Corona warriors related to Health Department will be given certificates.
8. (c) Amazon
Amazon announced on February 2, 2021 that its founder Jeff Bezos will step down as CEO of the company during the third quarter of 2021. Bezos will transition to the role of Executive Chair of Amazon's board, while Amazon Web Services CEO Andy Jassy will succeed him as the new Amazon CEO in Q3.
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