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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • September 25, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
Yudhvir Singh Dadwal, who has passed away recently, belongs to which profession?
Policeman
Politician
Doctor
Teacher
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Former Commissioner of Delhi Police, Yudhvir Singh Dadwal, has passed away here at his residence in Chhattarpur. He was 70.

2.
Who has released the book titled "Jungle Nama"?
Amitav Ghosh
Harpreet Sinha
Amisha Patel
Girish Khurana
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Amitav Ghosh's "Jungle Nama" has now been released as an audiobook with music and voice of US-based Ali Sethi.

3.
What is the paid-up capital of Debt Resolution Company Ltd (IDRCL)?
Rs. 40.5 lakh
Rs. 80.5 lakh
Rs. 30.5 lakh
Rs. 100.5 lakh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The government has set up an asset management company (AMC) named India Debt Resolution Company Ltd (IDRCL) with a paid-up capital of Rs. 80.5 lakh on an authorized capital of Rs 50 crore.

4.
As per the Food Safety & Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) study, India is all set and is on the proper track to become industrial trans-fat-free by the year of?
2022
2021
2023
2024
Answer: Option
Explanation:
As per the Food Safety & Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) study, India is all set and is on the proper track to become industrial trans-fat-free by 2022.

5.
Ramanuj Prasad Singh, who passed away in Gurugram, belongs to which profession?
Newsreader
Journalist
Painter
Teacher
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Former Hindi Newsreader of All India Radio Ramanuj Prasad Singh passed away in Gurugram last night. He was 86.

6.
Which country has unveiled the statue of Bitcoin founder Satoshi Nakamoto?
Hungary
Germany
Japan
Argentina
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Hungary has unveiled the statue of Bitcoin founder Satoshi Nakamoto. The imposing bronze statue was unveiled in Hungary's capital, Budapest.

7.
Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority observe the National Pension System Diwas on which date?
October 01
September 29
August 23
December 07
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) will observe October 01, 2021, as the National Pension System Diwas (NPS Diwas).

8.
Who won the 2021 Global Goalkeeper Award?
Jordan Bretzfelder
Satta Sheriff
Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuk
Jenifer Colpas
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuk won the 2021 Global Goalkeeper Award announced by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

9.
Which country has decided to set up an e-commerce regulatory body to monitor the sector properly?
Bangladesh
Japan
India
Pakistan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Bangladesh government will set up an e-commerce regulatory body to monitor the sector properly.

10.
Shri G. Kishan Reddy laid the foundation stone for the development of Parshuram Kund in which state?
Assam
Haryana
Madhya Pradesh
Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Shri G. Kishan Reddy lays the foundation stone for the development of Parshuram Kund in Arunachal Pradesh.

11.
The world's highest electric vehicle charging station was inaugurated in which state?
Assam
Himachal Pradesh
Haryana
Bihar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The world's highest electric vehicle charging station was inaugurated on September 23, 2021, at 500 ft in Kaza of Lahaul and Spiti district in Himachal Pradesh to promote a sustainable environment.

12.
Which edition of Arogya Manthan has been organized recently?
2nd
1st
3rd
4th
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated the virtual inaugural session of the third anniversary of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) which will be celebrated as 'Arogya Manthan 3.0'.

13.
Who will release his new novel titled '400 Days'?
Chetan Bhagat
Vicky Deshwal
Zeenat Alam
Ram Singh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Chetan Bhagat will release his new novel titled '400 Days' on October 08, 2021. He has released the cover for the same.

14.
Who will head the 12-member committee to develop new curriculums for school, early childhood, teacher and adult education?
K Kasturirangan
Shashi Tharoor
Kirit Somaiya
Bhupender Yadav
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union education ministry has formed a 12-member committee that will be headed by K Kasturirangan to develop new curriculums for school, early childhood, teacher and adult education.

15.
The government of India accepted whose resignation as interlocutor for Naga peace talks?
RN Ravi
P Suresh
Avni Awasthi
P Dobhal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The government of India accepts RN Ravi's resignation as interlocutor for Naga peace talks.

16.
Who has been appointed as the Chief Information Commissioner of Odisha?
Neha Malik
Yashpal Singhal
Yashvardhan Kumar Sinha
Jalada Kumar Tripathy
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Former Tamil Nadu DGP Jalada Kumar Tripathy has been appointed the state chief information commissioner (CIC) of Odisha. The post was lying vacant after Sunil Mishra retired on August 15.

17.
The International Astronomical Union has named a crater at the Moon's south pole after whose name?
Matthew Henson
Sunita Williams
Kalpana Chawla
Fred Haise
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The International Astronomical Union has named a crater at the Moon's south pole after the Arctic explorer Matthew Henson, a Black man who was one of the first human beings to stand at the very top of the world in 1909.

18.
The Delhi government on September 23, 2021, approved which round of Sero-survey?
3rd
2nd
1st
6th
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Delhi government on September 23, 2021, approved the 6th round of Sero-survey to begin from September 24.

19.
Which state will host the Men's Hockey Junior World Cup at the Kalinga Stadium?
Jharkhand
Haryana
Bihar
Odisha
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Odisha will host the Men's Hockey Junior World Cup at the Kalinga Stadium here from November 24 to December 5.

20.
Shiva Thapa and Sanjeet belongs to which game?
Football
Boxing
Wrestling
Cricket
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Star boxers Shiva Thapa and Sanjeet booked their places for next month's World Championships by winning gold medals in their respective weight categories at the Men's National Boxing Championships in Bellary.