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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • September 13, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
Who has been appointed as the new chief executive officer (CEO) of Yahoo?
Renate Nyborg
William Ruto
Jim Lanzone
Scott Kessler
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The web service provider Yahoo has named Jim Lanzone as its new chief executive officer (CEO).

2.
The World First Aid Day is being observed globally on which date in 2021?
Second Thursday on 10 September
Second Wednesday on 12 September
Second Saturday on 11 September
Second Friday on 09 September
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World First Aid Day is observed on the second Saturday on 11 September 2021.

3.
Which Day the United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation is an international day commemorated?
September 11
September 12
September 09
September 10
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation is observed every year on September 12 to celebrate the economic, social and political developments made in recent years by regions and countries in the south.

4.
A New Book Titled, "Bullets Over Bombay: Satya and the Hindi Film Gangster" has been authored by whom among the following writers?
Uday Bhatia
Vishal Bhardwaj
Anurag Kashyap
Manoj Bajpayee
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A new book has titled "Bullets Over Bombay: Satya and the Hindi Film Gangster" authored by Uday Bhatia.

5.
What is the theme of World First Aid Day 2021?
First aid saves lives
First Response to Road Crashes
First Aid and Excluded People
First aid and road safety
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Theme of World First Aid Day 2021 is 'First aid and road safety'.

6.
Which nation's President has been ousted in a military coup?
Niger
Guinea
Nigeria
Egypt
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The long-serving president of Guinea, Alpha Conde was ousted from power in a military coup.

7.
Who has been appointed as the Vice-Chairman of Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti (GSDS) by the Centre?
Sanjeev Balyan
Charti Lal Goel
Vijay Goel
Vijender Gupta
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Former Union Minister Shri Vijay Goel has been appointed as the Vice-Chairman of Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti (GSDS).

8.
Which organization has developed a new API to enable checking of COVID-19 vaccination status?
ICMR
Aarogya Setu
AIIMS
Co-WIN
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Co-WIN has developed a new Application programming interface called 'Know Your Customer's or Client's Vaccination Status (KYC-VS).

9.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the Sardardham Bhavan in which city?
Hyderabad
Ahmedabad
Lucknow
New Delhi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has inaugurated the Sardardham Bhavan in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, via video conferencing.

10.
What is the theme of the United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation 2021?
South-South Cooperation in the Era of Economic, Social and Environmental Transformation
Pathways toward the SDGs through South-South solidarity beyond COVID-19
South-South cooperation: solidarity in support of a more inclusive, resilient and sustainable future
From Commitment to Action - Follow up to Buenos Aires Plan of Action+40
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme for 2021 is "South-South cooperation: solidarity in support of a more inclusive, resilient and sustainable future."

11.
Vijay Rupani has resigned as the Chief Minister of which state?
Punjab
Uttrakhand
Chhattisgarh
Gujarat
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani has resigned from his post, ahead of the state assembly elections, to be held in 2022.

12.
India undertook its maiden 2+2 ministerial dialogue with which country?
France
Australia
Israel
Germany
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India and Australia are undertaking their first-ever 2+2 ministerial dialogue at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi.

13.
Which product has been added in the Revised Transport and Marketing Assistance (TMA) for Specified Agriculture Products Scheme'?
Dairy Products
Honey
Coal
Dry Fruits
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Dairy products will now be eligible for assistance under the 'Revised Transport and Marketing Assistance (TMA) for Specified Agriculture Products Scheme'.

14.
India is the host country for the 16th Assembly of ASOSAI in 2024. Who has been appointed as the chairman of the Assembly on behalf of India?
G C Murmu
Tathagata Roy
Shashi Kant Sharma
Rajiv Mehrishi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India G C Murmu has been elected as Chairman of the Assembly of the Asian Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions (ASOSAI).

15.
Who has been appointed as the new CEO of Ujjivan Financial Services?
Arunava Banerjee
Ajay Kanwal
Nitin Chugh
Sanjeev Barnwal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Sanjeev Barnwal has been appointed as the chief executive officer (CEO) of Ujjivan Financial Services.