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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • September 1, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
The first case of AY.12 sub-lineage of the Delta variant has been detected in which Indian state?
Maharashtra
Himachal Pradesh
Kerala
Uttrakhand
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The first case of the AY.12 sub-lineage of the Delta variant was detected in the Kotdwar area of Pauri Garhwal district, Uttrakhand.

2.
'AREAS' is an initiative associated with which Union Ministry?
Ministry of Power
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
Ministry of New & Renewable Energy
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Association of Renewable Energy of States (AREAS) is an initiative of the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE).

3.
Yogesh Kathuniya has claimed the silver medal for India in which event at Paralympics 2020?
Javelin Throw
Shooting
Shotput
Discus Throw
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's discus thrower Yogesh Kathuniya has clinched the silver medal at the ongoing Tokyo Paralympics in the men's Discus Throw F56 final event.

4.
Avani Lekhara has won the first gold medal for India at Tokyo Paralympics 2020 in which event?
Tennis
Archery
Badminton
Shooting
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian paralympic shooter Avani Lekhara won the first gold medal for India at the Tokyo Paralympics 2020 in the women's 10m air rifle standing SH1 event.

5.
Which one is responsible for West Nile Virus transmission?
Birds
Bacteria
Bats
Mosquitos
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The West Nile Virus, originally from Africa, has now spread in Asia, Europe, and North America by Mosquitos.

6.
Which Indian banker has been appointed as the independent director of The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) Asia?
Aditya Puri
Rajnish Kumar
Anshula Kant
Arundhati Bhattacharya
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The former State Bank of India (SBI) chairman Rajnish Kumar has been appointed as an independent director of The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) Asia entity.

7.
Co-education has been banned in which nation?
Malaysia
Afghanistan
Pakistan
Bangladesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Taliban has banned co-education in Afghanistan, merely days after it had assured to respect women's rights in the country.

8.
The PhonePe has received which of these licences from IRDAI to conduct insurance business?
Direct broking licence
Corporate agent licence
Re-insurance broker licence
Composite broker licence
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Flipkart-owned digital payments platform PhonePe has received an insurance broking licence from the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI).

9.
Shipping Ministry announced a new 'Skill Institute on Marine Studies' in which state?
Uttar Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh
Kerala
Assam
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal announced the setting up of a Skill Institute on Marine Studies at Guwahati in Assam under Indian Maritime University, Chennai.

10.
Which nation has restarted the operation of its main nuclear reactor?
South Korea
Iraq
Ukraine
North Korea
Answer: Option
Explanation:
North Korea appears to have restarted the operation of its main nuclear reactor in Yongbyon, according to International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

11.
Devendra Jhajharia has claimed a silver medal in which sports event for India at the Paralympics 2020?
Shooting
Javelin Throw
Discuss Throw
Long Jump
Answer: Option
Explanation:
At the ongoing Tokyo Paralympics 2020, India's greatest Paralympian, Devendra Jhajharia won the silver medal in the men's javelin throw - F46 final event.

12.
IDBI has announced to divest what percent of its stake in Asset Reconstruction Company (India) Limited (ARCIL)?
17.17%
11.12%
19.18%
15.13%
Answer: Option
Explanation:
IDBI Bank has announced that the board of IDBI Bank has approved to divest its entire stake of 19.18% in Asset Reconstruction Company (India) Limited (ARCIL).

13.
Indian para-athlete Sumit Antil has claimed the gold medal in which event at the ongoing Tokyo Paralympics?
Shotput
Discuss Throw
Long Jump
Javelin throw
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's Sumit Antil has won the gold medal in the men's javelin throw F64 final event at the Tokyo Paralympics, and in the process set a new world record throw of 68.55m.

14.
Which state will implement a new 10-year climate action plan by year-end?
Uttar Pradesh
Delhi
Punjab
Haryana
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Delhi Government has planned to implement a new 10-year action plan to combat climate change by this year-end.

15.
The #FollowPaymentDistancing campaign has been launched by which entity?
RuPay
SBI
RBI
Ministry of Finance
Answer: Option
Explanation:
RuPay has launched a strategic campaign titled - #FollowPaymentDistancing to promote and encourage contactless payments among customers.

16.
What is the eligibility age for making the investment in National Pension System?
18-65
18-75
18-60
18-70
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has increased the entry age for the National Pension System (NPS) from 65 years to 70 years.

17.
'My Pad My Right' (MPMR) project, an initiative of NABARD, has launched in which state?
Gujarat
Tamil Nadu
Tripura
Uttar Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has launched the 'My Pad My Right' (MPMR) project in Tripura.

18.
Stuart Binny, who has announced his retirement from cricket, played for which country?
India
New Zealand
Australia
West Indies
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian all-rounder Stuart Binny has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket.

19.
Who is the head of the committee set up to develop a technological platform streamlining the appeal filing process related to direct and indirect taxation matters?
A. Shiva Ramulu
Ashish Shiradhonkar
A.G. Pradeep Singh
A.K. Jondhale
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Central Government has set up a committee which will be headed by Ashish Shiradhonkar to develop a technological platform streamlining the appeal filing process related to direct and indirect taxation matters.

20.
La Ganesan was sworn in as 17th Governor of which Indian state?
Assam
Manipur
Telangana
West Bengal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Former Rajya Sabha member La Ganesan was sworn in as the 17th Governor of Manipur in Imphal.