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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • September 22, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
Who is the author of the book titled "The Three Khans: And the Emergence of New India"?
Chetan Bhagat
Malishka Pandey
Kaveree Bamzai
Neha Uppal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A book has titled "The Three Khans: And the Emergence of New India" authored by Kaveree Bamzai.

2.
Which edition of the Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony was held on September 19, 2021, in Los Angeles, California?
35th
73rd
100th
50th
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony was held on September 19, 2021, in Los Angeles, California.

3.
Which country may become the world's third-largest importer by 2050, according to a document launched by the UK's Department of International Trade?
India
USA
UK
China
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India may become the world's third-largest importer by 2050, according to a document launched by the UK's Department of International Trade.

4.
Which bank has announced its partnership with leading payments company Paytm?
SBI
HDFC Bank
ICICI
RBI
Answer: Option
Explanation:
HDFC Bank has announced its partnership with leading payments company Paytm, to offer co-branded credit cards on the Visa platform to businesspersons, millennials and merchants.

5.
The International Week of the Deaf is being observed this year on which dates?
September 20-26
September 15-20
September 12-18
September 22-28
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Every year, the full week ending on the last Sunday of September is observed as the International Week of the Deaf (IWD). In 2021, IWD is being observed from September 20 to 26, 2021.

6.
What is the rank of India in the Global Innovation Index Rankings 2021?
34
91
46
23
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India has ranked 46th Organization in the Global Innovation Index Rankings 2021 by the World Intellectual Property.

7.
Which edition of the State Food Safety Index was released on 20th September 2021?
2nd
1st
3rd
5th
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The third State Food Safety Index was released on 20th September 2021. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) releases the State Food Safety Index annually based on the overall performance of food safety indices.

8.
Which country has applied to Join the Asia-Pacific Free trade group of 11-nation to extend its influence over international policies?
China
USA
UAE
Iran
Answer: Option
Explanation:
China applied to Join the Asia-Pacific Free trade group of 11-nation to extend its influence over international policies.

9.
The National Florence Nightingale award 2020 was awarded to whom by President Ramnath Kovind?
Harish Patel
S V Saraswati
G V Giri
Shirish Thakur
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The National Florence Nightingale award 2020 was awarded to Brigadier S V Saraswati by President Ramnath Kovind.

10.
Each year the International Day of Peace is observed on which date?
September 21
September 23
September 19
September 20
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on 21 September.

11.
Justin Trudeau has won the Prime Minister election in which country?
Poland
USA
Canada
Indonesia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau hung onto power on 21st Sept as his main rival conceded defeat.

12.
Which country was officially admitted as the 9th full member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)?
Iran
China
Germany
Iraq
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Iran was officially admitted as a full member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).

13.
Jimmy Greaves, one of the most prolific strikers passed away, belongs to which game?
Football
Hockey
Golf
Chess
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Jimmy Greaves, one of England's most prolific strikers and Tottenham Hotspur's record goalscorer, passed away.

14.
Which edition of "Peaceful mission 2021", SCO exercise was inaugurated at Orenburg, Russia?
5th
6th
10th
20th
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 6th Edition of "Peaceful mission 2021", SCO exercise was inaugurated at Orenburg, Russia.

15.
The Archaeologists from the Archaeological Survey of India discovered the "Shankhalipi" inscription on the stairs of an ancient temple in which state?
Bihar
Uttar Pradesh
Haryana
Madhya Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Archaeologists from the Archaeological Survey of India discovered the "Shankhalipi" inscription on the stairs of an ancient temple in the Etah district of Uttar Pradesh.

16.
World Alzheimer's Day is observed globally on which date?
September 13
September 21
September 14
September 26
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Alzheimer's Day is observed globally on September 21 every year.

17.
Who became the "fastest Indian" to summit two peaks located in Africa and Russia?
Geeta Samota
Neha Ugadi
Giri Prasad
Neeraj Kumar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
CISF official Geeta Samota became the "fastest Indian" to summit two peaks located in Africa and Russia.

18.
NITI Aayog has planned to make how many healthy cities over the following five years?
300
1000
100
500
Answer: Option
Explanation:
NITI Aayog released the "Building Urban Planning Capacity in India" Scheme on 16th September in which it states that India needs a Central sector scheme to make 500' healthy cities' over the following five years.

19.
Surya Kiran is a joint military exercise of India with which country?
Bhutan
Nepal
Bangladesh
UAE
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indo- Nepal joint military Training Exercise, Surya Kiran, began on 20 September at Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand.

20.
'Samudra Shakti' is a bilateral exercise of India with which other country?
Indonesia
Iran
UAE
Nepal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 3rd edition of Bilateral Exercise between India and Indonesia i.e., 'Samudra Shakti' is scheduled from September 20 to Sep 22.