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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • September 20, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
Amit Saxena, Global Deputy CTO of Which Bank has joined as the Chief Technology Officer of RBI Innovation Hub?
Bank of Baroda
Axis Bank
State Bank of India
Punjab National Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Amit Saxena, Global Deputy CTO of State Bank of India joined RBI Innovation Hub as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO).

2.
Which country has applied to join the Asia-Pacific Free Trade grouping?
India
Japan
China
Singapore
Answer: Option
Explanation:
China has applied to join the Asia-Pacific Free Trade Grouping composed of 11 countries to increase its influence in international politics.

3.
Which day is marked as the International Coastal Cleanup Day every year?
September 18
September 17
September 19
September 20
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The International Coastal Cleanup Day is traditionally held on the third Saturday on 18 September 2021.

4.
The 2021 Meeting of the SCO Council of Heads of State has been held in which place?
Bishkek
Ashgabat
Dushanbe
Beirut
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 21st Meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Council of Heads of State has been held in a hybrid format in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.

5.
Where has Swachhata Pakhwada 2021 been launched?
Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust
Cochin Port Trust
Nhava Sheva International Container Terminal
Mormugao Port Trust
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Cochin Port Trust Swachhata Pakhwada 2021 has launched and the Swachhata pledge was administered in all departments.

6.
Who is the author of the book 'Translating Myself and Others'?
Arundhati Roy
Jhumpa Lahiri
Sudha Murthy
Anita Desai
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Pulitzer Prize-winning noted fiction writer, Jhumpa Lahiri, is set to launch her new book titled 'Translating Myself and Others', which will highlight her work as a translator.

7.
What is the theme of the 2021 World Bamboo Day?
Keep Bamboo Strong
Bamboo For Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) of United Nations
PlantBamboo: It Is Time To Plant Bamboo
Bamboo Now
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme for the 12th edition of WBD 2021 is 'PlantBamboo: It Is Time To Plant Bamboo'

8.
Who has been the representative of India in person at the 21st Meeting of the SCO Council of Heads of State?
Piyush Goyal
Nirmala Sitharaman
S. Jaishankar
Nitin Gadkari
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India has been represented by External Affairs Minister, Dr S. Jaishankar.

9.
Which organization has launched the Planetarium Innovation Challenge?
MyGov India
Birla Planetarium
ISRO
NITI Aayog
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The "Planetarium Innovation Challenge" has been launched by MyGov India for tech entrepreneurs and Indian start-ups.

10.
Which day in the year is being celebrated as World Bamboo Day?
September 18
September 15
September 17
September 16
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Bamboo Day is observed every year on 18 September to raise awareness of the benefits of bamboo and to promote its use in everyday products.

11.
Who has been appointed as the CMD of the National Small Industries Corporation Ltd.?
Alka Nangia Arora
Anita Sharma
Narayan Tatu Rane
Bhanu Pratap Singh Verma
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Alka Nangia Arora has been appointed as the Chairman cum Managing Director (CMD) of the National Small Industries Corporation Ltd. (NSIC).

12.
The International Equal Pay Day has celebrated annually on which day?
September 15
Septembe 18
September 13
september 11
Answer: Option
Explanation:
International Equal Pay Day is celebrated on 18 September.

13.
Who has been named as "2021 International Young Eco-Hero" for environmental achievements?
Vikram Bisht
Ayaan Shankta
Tanmay Tiwari
Ashish Sharma
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A 12-year-old environmental activist from Mumbai, Maharashtra, Ayaan Shankta has been named as "2021 International Young Eco-Hero".

14.
The Surya Kiran -XV is a Joint Military Training Exercise of the Indian Army with which country?
Sri Lanka
Maldives
Bangladesh
Nepal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 15th edition of Indo - Nepal Joint Military Training Exercise Surya Kiran will be held from September 20, 2021.

15.
Who will be the new Ombudsman cum Ethics Officer of Delhi and Districts Cricket Association (DDCA)?
Prafulla Chandra Pant
R.K. Agrawal
Adarsh Kumar Goel
Indu Malhotra
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Former Supreme Court judge, Justice (Retired) Indu Malhotra will be the new Ombudsman cum Ethics Officer of Delhi and Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) for a period of one year has made.

16.
What is the theme of the International Coastal Cleanup Day?
Marine Animal: The Pelican
Achieving a trash-free Coastline
Time for Nature
Keep trash in the bin and not in the ocean
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Theme of the International Coastal Cleanup Day 2021 is "Keep trash in the bin and not in the ocean. "

17.
Which organization is working on technologies in order to develop a reusable GSLV Mk-III launch vehicle?
Virgin Galactic
Space X
ROSCOSMOS
ISRO
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian Space Research Organisation is working to develop the technology which is required to reuse the GSLV MkIII launch vehicle.

18.
NITI Aayog has tied up with which entity to launch tech-driven learning programmes for children from 112 Aspirational districts of the country?
Google India
Byju's
Facebbok India
Amazon
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Government think tank NITI Aayog has entered into partnered with edtech major Byju's, to provide free access to Byju's high-quality and tech-driven learning programmes to children from 112 Aspirational districts of the country.

19.
The RBI has given its nod to which bank to form a special committee of directors in order to oversee the operations?
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank
Equitas Small Finance Bank
IDFC First Bank
Yes Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India has given its approval to the Ujjivan Small Finance Bank (SFB) to form a special committee of directors so that they can oversee the operations in absence of a CEO and MD.

20.
India's first Euro-denominated Green bond has been issued by which company?
Power Finance Corporation Ltd
Mahindra Finance
NLC India Limited
NHPC Limited
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The leading power sector NBFC, Power Finance Corporation Ltd (PFC), successfully issued its maiden Euro Green Bond.