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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • September 24, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
What is the official motto of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics?
Together for a Bright Future
Together for a Shared Future
Towards a Shared Future
With a Shared Future
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics unveiled its official motto, "Together for a Shared Future", during a ceremony at the city's Capital Museum in Beijing, China.

2.
The Asian Development Bank has cut its forecast for India's GDP growth in 2021-22 to what amount?
22%
10%
11%
15%
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Asian Development Bank has cut its forecast for India's GDP growth in 2021-22 to 10%, from 11% projected earlier, with downside risks dominating the economic outlook.

3.
Which emissions from wildfires have touched a new high since 2003 in September 2021?
Oxygen
Carbon Dioxide
Nitrous oxide
Ozone
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Carbon dioxide emissions from wildfires in July and August have touched a new high since 2003 in September 2021.

4.
Which state has burned 2,479 rhino horns on September 22 on account of World Rhino Day?
Manipur
Assam
Nagaland
Meghalaya
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The government of Assam burned 2,479 rhino horns on September 22 on account of World Rhino Day. The objective of this initiative was to send a strong message and to bust the myth that rhino horns are storehouses of medicinal properties.

5.
A unique project titled "Mobile Music Bus", a mobile music classroom and recording studio has been launched in which state/UT?
Delhi
Gujarat
Haryana
Jammu and Kashmir
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Delhi Deputy Chief Minister and Education Minister Manish Sisodia launched a unique project titled "Mobile Music Bus", a mobile music classroom and recording studio.

6.
The Commerce Ministry has decided to celebrate 'Vanijya Saptah' on which dates?
September 20-26
September 21- 27
September 22- 28
September 23-29
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Commerce Ministry has decided to celebrate 'Vanijya Saptah' from 20 to 26 September.

7.
Which bank has partnered with Visa to offer credit cards to its customers?
Yes Bank
SBI
BoB
UBI
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Yes Bank has partnered with Visa to offer credit cards to its customers, following the regulatory ban on Mastercard by RBI.

8.
Ratan Chakraborty took charge as Speaker of which state assembly?
Tripura
Sikkim
Assam
Manipur
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Ratan Chakraborty on September 24, 2021, took charge as Speaker of Tripura Assembly.

9.
Sign Language Day is celebrated on which date?
September 23
September 22
September 21
September 24
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Sign Language Day is celebrated on 23 September by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.

10.
The First Edition of the Himalayan film festival (THFF) will start at which city?
Laitumkhrah
Leh
Shimla
Dehradun
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Anurag Thakur, Information and Broadcasting Minister will kick-start the Himalayan film festival (THFF) on 24 September at Leh.

11.
Which state has roped in UNICEF and Centre for Policy Research (CPR) for urban-rural convergence on Faecal Sludge and Septage Management (FSSM) and Plastic Waste Management (PWM)?
Odisha
Bihar
Uttar Pradesh
Jharkhand
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Odisha government roped in UNICEF and Centre for Policy Research (CPR) for urban-rural convergence on Faecal Sludge and Septage Management (FSSM) and Plastic Waste Management (PWM).

12.
Who released a book titled 'Dancing with Dreams'?
Adityanath Das
Hima Das
Sahil Singh
Devesh Patel
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy released a book titled 'Dancing with Dreams,' a collection of poems penned by chief secretary Adityanath Das.

13.
PayPoint India has entered into a partnership with which bank to provide banking services?
BoB
SBI
HDFC
PNB
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In a major push towards financial inclusion, PayPoint India has entered into a partnership with one of India's leading banks, Bank of Baroda (BoB) to provide banking services across the country through the Business Correspondent (BC) model.

14.
What is the rank of India in the Digital Quality of Life Index (DQL)?
40
59
29
100
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The third annual edition of the Digital Quality of Life Index (DQL) ranks India 59th among 110 countries.

15.
Which one is the world's most dominant coronavirus variant?
Delta
Gamma
Alpha
Beta
Answer: Option
Explanation:
WHO has said that Delta is the world's most dominant coronavirus variant. It has surpassed the other variants of Concern- alpha, beta, and gamma.

16.
Which country was elected as the External Auditor to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)?
India
China
Japan
Germany
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India was elected as the External Auditor to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

17.
International Car-Free Day is celebrated every year on which date?
September 22
September 23
September 24
September 25
Answer: Option
Explanation:
International Car-Free Day is celebrated every year on September 22 to motivate motorists to give up their cars for a single day.

18.
Who has been chosen for the 2021 Changemaker Award for her work promoting good health and well-being by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation?
Joseph Abraham
Mirabai Chanu
Neha Uppal
Fairooz Faizah Beether
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Fairooz Faizah Beether of Bangladesh has been chosen for the 2021 Changemaker Award for her work promoting good health and well-being by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

19.
Stefan Yanev has been appointed as the caretaker Prime Minister of which country?
Egypt
Armenia
Bulgaria
Japan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Bulgarian President Rumen Radev reappointed caretaker premier Stefan Yanev to lead an interim government.

20.
Who has grabbed the 24th World title when he triumphed at the IBSF 6-Red Snooker World Cup?
P Suresh
Pankaj Advani
Aditi Roy
Neha Singh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Star Indian cueist Pankaj Advani has grabbed his 24th World title when he triumphed at the IBSF 6-Red Snooker World Cup with a victory over Pakistan's Babar Masih in the final.