Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
Which nation will host the 13th BRICS Summit?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 13th BRICS Summit is scheduled to take place under the chairmanship of India.
Category : International
2.
The companies are required to inform the SEBI when an entity holds more than how much percent shares in a listed company?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
As per SEBI guidelines, companies have to inform the stock exchanges when an entity holds more than 5 percent shares in a listed company.
Category : Economy
3.
Which state government plans to undertake public welfare projects worth Rs. 1,000 crores under Vatan Prem Yojana?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Gujarat government announced that it plans on undertaking public welfare projects worth Rs. 1,000 crores jointly with non-resident Gujaratis by December 2022.
Category : State
4.
Who is the author of the book titled 'A Rude Life: The Memoir'?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Vir Sanghvi, one of India's most recognised journalists has come out with a memoir titled A Rude Life.
Category : Miscellaneous
5.
How many medals have been won by India at the Tokyo Paralympics 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India finished their campaign at the Tokyo Paralympics 2021 with an all-time high of 19 medals which includes five gold, eight silver and six bronze.
Category : Sports
6.
Which nation's President has been ousted in a military coup?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The long-serving president of Guinea, Alpha Conde has ousted from power in a military coup.
Category : International
7.
The Karbi Anglong Agreement has been signed by the centre with which state's ethnic community?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The centre signed a tripartite agreement- "Karbi Anglong Agreement" on September 4, 2021 with representatives of Karbi outfits in New Delhi. The agreement was signed in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
Category : State
8.
Which state government has banned online gambling?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Karnataka government has decided to ban online gambling games or betting, excluding lottery by amending the Karnataka Police Act, 1963.
Category : State
9.
Indian para-athlete Krishna Nagar has won the gold medal in which event at the 2020 Paralympics?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Krishna Nagar of India defeated Hong Kong's Chu Man Kai in the final of the men's singles badminton in (SH6) category.
Category : Sports
10.
Which company has launched India's first digital payment interactive geospatial platform named Pulse?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
PhonePe has launched a digital payment interactive geospatial platform named PhonePe Pulse.
Category : International
11.
Nepal Government has inked an agreement with which country for the reconstruction of cultural heritage projects and health sector projects which got damaged during the 2015 earthquake?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India and Nepal have signed MoU for the reconstruction of 14 cultural heritage projects and 103 health sector projects in Nepal, which got damaged during the 2015 earthquake.
Category : International
12.
LIC has bought 3.9 per cent shares of which bank?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Life Insurance Corporation of India has bought 3.9 percent of the Bank of India through open market acquisition.
Category : Banking
13.
Which organization has become a signatory of the United Nations Global Compact?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Sai Life Sciences, a leading global contract Research, Developing & manufacturing organization became a signatory of the world's largest sustainability initiative, the United Nations Global Compact.
Category : Miscellaneous
14.
The ADB has cleared a loan worth USD 150 million for a housing project for the urban poor in which Indian state?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Asian Development Bank has approved a USD 150 million loan for a sustainable housing project for the urban poor in Tamil Nadu.
Category : State
15.
Which player has won the F1 Dutch Grand Prix 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Max Verstappen (Red Bull - Netherlands) has won the formula one Dutch Grand Prix 2021.
Category : Sports
16.
Which country has topped the medal tally at the 2020 Summer Paralympics in Tokyo?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Team China has topped the final medal tally at Tokyo Paralympic Games.
Category : International
17.
The book named "Know Your Rights and Claim Them: A Guide for Youth" is an upcoming book by which celebrity?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie has announced her upcoming book, titled "Know Your Rights and Claim Them: A Guide for Youth".
Category : Miscellaneous
18.
A wild orchids conservation and propagation centre has been inaugurated in which state?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Agriculture and Horticulture Minister Tage Taki inaugurated a Centre for Conservation and Propagation of Wild Orchids of Arunachal Pradesh at Hapoli in Lower Subansiri District of the state.
Category : State
19.
Which nation has launched a new Green visa?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The United Arab Emirates has launched a new Green visa that allows foreigners to work in the country without being sponsored by an employer and it will also loosen up residency requirements.
Category : International
20.
Jacques Rogge, who has passed away, was the former President of which organisations?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Former President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Jacques Rogge, has passed away.
Category : National
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