Daily Current Affairs – 2020

Topic: For Prelims and Mains

Daily Current Affairs Answer & Explanation : 21 December 2020

Question 1.

Answer-d

Explanation:

• The Indian foreign ministry has announced the setting up of a new division on New and Emerging Strategic Technologies (NEST), as India is grappling with issues like the security implications of the introduction of 5G and artificial intelligence.

 

Question 2.

Answer- b

Explanation:

The Yuelu Proclamation, made by the UNESCO at Changsha, China, in 2018, says:

• The protection and promotion of linguistic diversity
• To improve social inclusion and partnerships
• To reduce the gender and social inequality between different native speakers

 

Question 3.

Answer : a

Explanation:

Mission Shakti-

• In March 2019, India tested an anti-satellite weapon during an operation code named Mission Shakti.

UNNATI Programme-

• India announced a capacity building training programme UNNATI (UNispace Nanosatellite Assembly &Training by ISRO)

 

Question 4.

Answer : c

 Explanation :

• LAQSHYA programme of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare aims at improving quality of care in labour room and maternity Operation Theatre (OT).

 

Question 5.

Answer- d

Explanation:

• Britain, France and Germany have recently distanced themselves from sanctions imposed by the U.S., which Washington has said is part of a “maximum pressure” campaign against Tehran.