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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • September 19, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
Which organization has decided to train 50,000 youths under an RKVY scheme?
Prasar Bharati
NITI Aayog
Ministry of Railways
Ministry of Finance
Answer: Option
Explanation:
As part of the Rail Kaushal Vikas Yojana initiated by the Minister of Railway Ashwini Vaishnaw, the railway will train 50,000 young people aged 18 to 35 in the next three years in industry-related skills in various Railway Training Institutes.

2.
The annual Doing Business report will no longer be released due to data irregularities issues. The report has been released by which organization?
World Economic Forum
World Bank
United Nations Development Programme
International Monetary Fund
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Bank Group has announced to discontinue the Doing Business report (popularly known as ease of doing business ranking).

3.
In which state India's 61st Software Technology park centre has been opened recently?
Meghalaya
Manipur
Nagaland
Sikkim
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Nagaland's first and India's 61st Software Technology Park of India (STPI) centre has inaugurated at Kohima.

4.
What is the deadline to link PAN and Aadhaar?
March 31, 2022
January 31, 2022
October 31, 2021
December 31, 2021
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The deadline has been extended by six months till March 31, 2022.

5.
The Indian High Commission located in which country has celebrated the 57th Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) day?
Bangladesh
Australia
Qatar
South Korea
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian High Commission in Dhaka celebrated the 57th Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC). The event was hosted by Vikram Doraiswami, High Commissioner of India in Bangladesh.

6.
NPCI has partnered with which entity to enable UPI QR-based payments acceptance in 10 Asian markets?
High Radius
Liquid Group
Bill Trust
Banking Circle
Answer: Option
Explanation:
NPCI International Payments Ltd has partnered with Liquid Group Pte. Ltd.

7.
What is the name of the Chief Minister of Punjab who has resigned from the post?
Sukhbir Singh Badal
Navjot Singh Sidhu
Amarinder Singh
Raninder Singh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Amarinder Singh has resigned as the Chief Minister of Punjab.

8.
Who is the head of the GoM formed for better implementation of various welfare schemes meant for the SC, ST, OBC, minorities, women?
Rajnath Singh
Smriti Irani
Nitin Gadkari
Kiren Rijiju
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The group of ministers (GoM) formed for better implementation of various welfare schemes will be chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

9.
Monika Shyokand has been appointed as the Goodwill Ambassador of which state for water conservation?
Haryana
Goa
Gujarat
Punjab
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 'Mera Pani-Meri Virasat' scheme launched by CM Manohar Lal Khattar for water conservation in Haryana has got a new brand ambassador Manika Shyokand.

10.
Which organization has signed an MoU with the Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL) for installing a public charging station for electric vehicles?
Calcutta Electric Supply Corporation
Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited
Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited
Punjab Energy Development Agency
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA) has signed an MoU with Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL) to install public charging stations for electric vehicles in Punjab.

11.
Which institute has launched the unique and innovative device that can generate electricity from water drops, raindrops, water streams, and ocean waves?
IIT Kanpur
IIT Hyderabad
IIT Delhi
IIT Madras
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Researchers from IIT Delhi have designed and fabricated an innovative device that can generate electricity from water drops, raindrops, water streams, and ocean waves.

12.
Which campaign has been launched by the Department of Justice for Justice Delivery at the doorstep?
Nyaya Raksha
Sewa Samarpan
Apna Haq
Ek Pahal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Department of Justice under the Ministry of Law and Justice has launched the "Ek Pahal" campaign to encourage mass registration under Tele-Law.

13.
Who has been roped in by the Fino Payments Bank as its first-ever brand ambassador?
Neeraj Chopra
Pankaj Tripathi
Pankaj Kapur
Amitabh Bachchan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Fino Payments Bank (FPBL) has appointed Indian actor Pankaj Tripathi as its first brand ambassador, for a period of two-year, effective.

14.
Harmilan Kaur Bains has created a national record in which event at the 60th National Open Athletics Championships in Warangal?
800m
1000m
100m
1500m
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Harmilan Kaur Bains of Punjab has created a new national record in the women's 1500m race by clocking 4:05.39 to bag the gold in the women's 1500m event, at the 60th National Open Athletics Championships in Warangal.

15.
Who has been elected as the president of the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI)?
Raninder Singh
Deepak Kumar
Deepak Soni
Kunwar Sultan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Seasoned administrator Raninder Singh has been re-elected as the president of the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) for an unprecedented fourth term.