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