Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
Arjun Erigaisi belongs to which game?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi emerged victorious in the II Terras de Tras-os-Montes Chess Open while his compatriot D Gukesh finished second.
Category : Sports
2.
The Central Government has approved the Indian Banks' Association's (IBA) proposal to increase the family pension to what amount of the last salary was drawn?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Central Government has approved the Indian Banks' Association's (IBA) proposal to increase the family pension to 30% of the last salary drawn.
Category : Miscellaneous
3.
Ted Dexter, who died recently, is a cricket player from which country?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Former England captain Ted Dexter has died at Wolverhampton after a bout of illness. He was 86.
Category : Obituary
4.
"Shared Destiny-2021" defence exercise in which country on September 6-15?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
China, Pakistan, Mongolia, Thailand will participate in the "Shared Destiny-2021" defence exercise in China on September 6-15.
Category : International
5.
Pt Subhankar Banerjee, who died in Kolkata, belongs to which profession?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Renowned percussionist Pt Subhankar Banerjee died in Kolkata at the age of 54.
Category : Obituary
6.
'Mission Vatsalya' for women who lost their husbands due to COVID-19 has been launched in which state?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
'Mission Vatsalya' has been launched for women who lost their husbands due to COVID-19 in Maharashtra.
Category : State
7.
What is the rank of New Delhi in the Safe Cities Index 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Copenhagen has been named as the world's safest city from among 60 global cities, in Safe Cities Index 2021, released by the Economist Intelligence Unit. New Delhi is placed at the 48th position, while Mumbai is at 50th place.
Category : Miscellaneous
8.
Samsung India has named which personality as the brand ambassador for its premium Galaxy Z Series foldable smartphones?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Samsung India has roped in actor Alia Bhatt as the brand ambassador for its premium Galaxy Z Series foldable smartphones.
Category : National
9.
Who among the following was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of HSBC Bank (India)?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the appointment of Hitendra Dave as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of HSBC Bank (India).
Category : Persons
10.
Algeria cuts diplomatic ties with which country?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Algeria cuts diplomatic ties with 'hostile' Morocco.
Category : International
11.
Indian Oil will construct India's first Green Hydrogen Plant in which city?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian Oil will construct India's first Green Hydrogen Plant at Mathura refinery. This plant will be an addition to amplify the existing crude oil refining capability by using 25 million tonnes per annum.
Category : National
12.
The Sahitya Akademi named the authors Yashodhara Mishra as the winner of the 2020 awards for his work in which language?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Sahitya Akademi named authors Yashodhara Mishra and Omcherry N.N. Pillai as the winners of the 2020 awards for their works in Odia and Malayalam, respectively.
Category : Awards and Honours
13.
Who is the author of the book titled- 'Accelerating India: 7 Years of Modi Government'?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Former Union Minister, K J Alphons has presented his book 'Accelerating India: 7 Years of Modi Government' to the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi.
Category : Miscellaneous
14.
Who will become the brand ambassador for the Delhi government's ambitious 'Desh Ke Mentor' initiative?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Bollywood actor Sonu Sood will become the brand ambassador for the Delhi government's ambitious 'Desh Ke Mentor' initiative.
Category : Persons
15.
Which organization in partnership with Cisco has launched the next phase of the Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) titled "WEP Nxt" to foster women entrepreneurship in India?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
NITI Aayog in partnership with Cisco has launched the next phase of the Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) titled "WEP Nxt" to foster women entrepreneurship in India.
Category : National
16.
Who took charge as the Chairperson of Stop TB Partnership Board on August 26, 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Shri Mansukh Mandaviya, took charge as the Chairperson of Stop TB Partnership Board on August 26, 2021.
Category : Persons
17.
Which bank has transferred a loan sanctioned letter of Rs 5100 crores to the Uttar Pradesh government for the Ganga Expressway project?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The work for the ambitious Ganga expressway project received a boost when Punjab National Bank (PNB) transferred a loan sanctioned letter of Rs 5100 crores to the Uttar Pradesh government for the project.
Category : Banking
18.
Which one has launched a mobile app called Ananda cell app for its suppliers and intermediaries to onboard potential customers?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) launched a mobile app called Ananda cell app for its suppliers and intermediaries to onboard potential customers.
Category : National
19.
What is the name of India's first sectoral index in the Agri commodities basket that was launched by the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange Limited (NCDEX)?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's first sectoral index in the Agri commodities basket i.e., GUAREX was launched by the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange Limited (NCDEX).
Category : National
20.
India signed a contract on the mega Greater Male Connectivity project (GMCP) with which country?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India and Maldives will sign a contract on the mega Greater Male Connectivity project (GMCP), the largest infrastructure project in the country.
Category : International
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