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Daily Current Affairs 17 April 2021
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1. Who has been chosen as the 2010 ODI Cricketer of decade at the Wisden Almanac Award 2021?
- Virat Kohli
- The Wisden Almanack Award is also known as the "Bible of Cricket"
- On the 50th anniversary of first One Day International, a cricketer has been selected from every decade between 1971 and 2021.
- Kapil Dev has been chosen as one-day cricketer of decade for the 1980s
- Sachin Tendulkar has been chosen as the ODI Cricketer of decade for the 1990s
- Australia's Beth Mooney has been elected 'Leading Women's Cricketer of the World'
- England's all-rounder Ben Stokes has been voted 'Leading Cricketer of the Year'
- West Indies all-rounder Kieron Pollard has been selected as the leading 'T20 Cricketer of the World'
2. Recently World Hemophilia Day was celebrated?
- 17 April
- This day is celebrated every year to raise awareness regarding hemophilia and other bleeding disorders.
- It is a genetic disease in which blood clotting stops and the disease is spread to men by women.
- The day is celebrated on the birthday of Frank Shrabel, the founder of the World Federation of Hemophilia.
- Theme 2021: Adapting to change: Sustaining care in a new world
3. Recently who has been announced to confer the 78th 'Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement Award' at the Venice Film Festival?
- Roberto Benigni
4. Recently the former director of CBI passed away, what is his name?
- Ranjit Sinha
- Present CBI director: Praveen Sinha
- CBI: The Central Bureau of Investigation
- Established: 01 April 1963
- HQ: New Delhi
- Director: Praveen Sinha
5. Where is the 8th India-Kyrgyzstan Special Forces exercise "Khanjar" being launched?
- Bishkek
- Bishkek is the capital of Kyrgyzstan
6. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has banned the former Zimbabwe captain for 8 years, what is his name?
- Heath Streak
- He has been banned from all forms of cricket for breaking the Anti Corruption Code.
- ICC-International Cricket Council
- ICC HQ: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- ICC Established: 15June1909
- Chairman: Greg Barclay
7. Who has been nominated by the US President 'Joe Biden' as the next Administrator of NASA?
- Bill Nelson
- NASA: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Established: 01 October 1958
- HQ: Washington, D.C., USA
- Administrator: Bill Nelson
8. Recently Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana has been named as the brand ambassador of which smartphone brand?
- TECNO
- TECNO is a mobile company of Hong Kong
- The company is headquartered in India in Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
9. Recently which foreign bank has announced the closure of its consumer banking operations in 13 countries including India?
- CitiBank
- CitiBank Established: 1812
- HQ: New York, USA
10. The Government of India has restored the 'e-visa' facility for foreigner again for how many countries after the ban due to COVID-19?
-156
- This facility is available for a total of 171 countries, but due to COVID-19, 'E-Visa' has been started for 156 countries only.
11. Recently in which state 'ROPAX Jetty' project has been approved under Sagarmala project?
- Odisha
- The total cost in this project is 110.60 crores, of which 50% will be spent by the Central Government and 50% by the State Government.
- This project will reduce the distance of about 200 kilometers between two districts of Odisha, Bhadrak and Kendrapara.
- Odisha
- Capital: Bhubaneswar
- CM: Naveen Patnaik
- Governor: Ganeshi Lal
12. Recently the former Election Commissioner died at the age of 86, what is his name?
- G.V.G. Krishnamurti
- Current Chief Election Commissioner: Sushil Chandra (24th)
13. Recently a Padmashri Awardee famous Tamil actor has passed away, what is his name?
- Vivek
14. Recently which social media company has approved its first renewable energy purchase agreement in India?
- FaceBook
- Facebook to buy from 32 mega watt wind power project located in Karnataka
- Established: February 2004
- HQ: Menlo Park, California, United States
- CEO: Mark Zuckerberg
15. Recently the well-known actress and National Film Awardee of Bangladesh has passed away, what is her name?
- Sara Begum Kabori
16. Recently SBI General Insurance has tied up with which regional bank to sell its insurance products?
- UBKGB
- UBKGB: Uttarbanga Kshetriya Gramin Bank
- UBKGB HQ: Coochbehar, West Bangal
17. Recently which online investment platform has launched India's first 'Aadhaar based SIP payment facility'?
- ETMONEY
- SIP: Systematic Investment Plan
18. Recently which bank has tied up with MasterCard to provide payment solution through "Pay by bank app"?
- RBL Bank
- RBL Bank
- Established: August 1943
- HQ: Mumbai
- Tagline: Apno ka Bank
- MD & CEO: Vishwavir Ahuja
19. Recently which initiative has been initiated by Reserve Bank of India with the objective of making its rules more easy and reducing compliance?
- RRA 2.0
- RBI HQ: Mumbai
- Established: 1 April 1935
- Nationalisation: 01 January 1949
- Governor: Shaktikanta Das (25 th)
- Deputy Governor: 1. Mahesh Kumar Jain 2. Michael Devvrat Patra 3. M. Rajeshwar Rao 4.?
20. The Government-run Common Service Center (CSC) has signed an agreement with whom to install solar powered micro grids and water pumps in rural areas across the country?
- Tata Power
21. Recently which famous radiologist and Padmashree-awardee physician passed away?
- Dr. Kakarla Subba Rao
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