Current Affairs 19th February 2021 : Daily GK Update in English

1. Which country has unveiled a draft “Humans in space policy 2021”?
A. Japan
B. India
C. China
D. USA
Answer [B] India
2. What is the new upper ceiling for family pension, as per the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions?
A. Rs 50,000
B. Rs 75,000
C. Rs 1,00,000
D. Rs 1,25,000
Answer [D] 1,25,000
3. Which Union Ministry announces the Index of Industrial Production (IIP)?
A. Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
B. Ministry of Finance
C. Ministry of Corporate Affairs
D. Ministry of Heavy Industries
Answer [A] Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
4. ISRO has joined hands with which company to provide a national level mapping portal and geospatial services?
A. MapmyIndia
B. Propmodo
C. Here Technologies
D. Crunchbase
Answer [A] MapmyIndia
5. How many Prani Mitra awards were awarded by Animal Welfare Board of India?
A. 14
B. 13
C. 12
D. 11
Answer [A] 14
6. IUCN Status of Coelacanths is ____?
A. Endangered
B. Critically endangered
C. Vulnerable
D. Extinct
Answer [B] Critically endangered
7. Bhashan Char Island is located about _____ kilometers east of Hatiya Island in Southeast Bangladesh?
A. 30
B. 40
C. 35
D. 45
Answer [B] 40
8. Hyundai Motor Company is a multinational automobile manufacturer in ____?
A. Japan
B. China
C. South Korea
D. Philippines
Answer [C] South Korea
9. Where is the Animal Welfare Board of India previously located?
A. Haryana
B. Delhi
C. Kolkata
D. Chennai
Answer [D] Chennai
10. Where is the headquarters of Animal Welfare Board of India?
A. Chennai
B. Haryana
C. Delhi
D. Mumbai
Answer [B] Haryana