Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
What is the official motto of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics?
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.
Category : Sports
2.
The Asian Development Bank has cut its forecast for India's GDP growth in 2021-22 to what amount?
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.
Category : Economy
3.
Which emissions from wildfires have touched a new high since 2003 in September 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Carbon dioxide emissions from wildfires in July and August have touched a new high since 2003 in September 2021.
Category : Miscellaneous
4.
Which state has burned 2,479 rhino horns on September 22 on account of World Rhino Day?
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.
Category : State
5.
A unique project titled "Mobile Music Bus", a mobile music classroom and recording studio has been launched in which state/UT?
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.
Category : State
6.
The Commerce Ministry has decided to celebrate 'Vanijya Saptah' on which dates?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Commerce Ministry has decided to celebrate 'Vanijya Saptah' from 20 to 26 September.
Category : Important Days
7.
Which bank has partnered with Visa to offer credit cards to its customers?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Yes Bank has partnered with Visa to offer credit cards to its customers, following the regulatory ban on Mastercard by RBI.
Category : Banking
8.
Ratan Chakraborty took charge as Speaker of which state assembly?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Ratan Chakraborty on September 24, 2021, took charge as Speaker of Tripura Assembly.
Category : State
9.
Sign Language Day is celebrated on which date?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Sign Language Day is celebrated on 23 September by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
Category : Important Days
10.
The First Edition of the Himalayan film festival (THFF) will start at which city?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Anurag Thakur, Information and Broadcasting Minister will kick-start the Himalayan film festival (THFF) on 24 September at Leh.
Category : National
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)?
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).
Category : State
12.
Who released a book titled 'Dancing with Dreams'?
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.
Category : Miscellaneous
13.
PayPoint India has entered into a partnership with which bank to provide banking services?
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.
Category : Banking
14.
What is the rank of India in the Digital Quality of Life Index (DQL)?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The third annual edition of the Digital Quality of Life Index (DQL) ranks India 59th among 110 countries.
Category : Miscellaneous
15.
Which one is the world's most dominant coronavirus variant?
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.
Category : National
16.
Which country was elected as the External Auditor to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India was elected as the External Auditor to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Category : International
17.
International Car-Free Day is celebrated every year on which date?
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.
Category : Important Days
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?
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.
Category : Awards and Honours
19.
Stefan Yanev has been appointed as the caretaker Prime Minister of which country?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Bulgarian President Rumen Radev reappointed caretaker premier Stefan Yanev to lead an interim government.
Category : International
20.
Who has grabbed the 24th World title when he triumphed at the IBSF 6-Red Snooker World Cup?
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.
Category : Sports
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