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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • September 26, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
What is the total financial outlay of the "Scheme for Promotion of Medical Device Parks"?
Rs 400 crore
Rs 100 crore
Rs 200 crore
Rs 150 crore
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Department of Pharmaceuticals, under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, has notified the "Scheme for Promotion of Medical Device Parks". The total financial outlay of the scheme is Rs. 400 crores.

2.
Who has been presented the first-ever 'Best MLA Award', instituted by the Karnataka Assembly?
B S Yediyurappa
Umanatha Kotian
B. V. Kakkilaya
Siddappa Kambli
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Former chief minister B S Yediyurappa was presented the first-ever 'Best MLA Award', instituted by the Karnataka Assembly.

3.
Abhishek Verma belongs to which game?
Boxing
Archery
Cricket
Hockey
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's three-time World Cup gold medal-winning compound archer Abhishek Verma has been elected to World Archery's athletes' committee for a four-year term.

4.
The Indian Prime Minister is to bring home how many artefacts & antiquities from the USA?
157
200
24
100
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narender Modi is to bring home 157 artefacts & antiquities from the US, artefacts include cultural antiquities and figurines related to Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism.

5.
How many houses have been electrified so far under the Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana - Saubhagya?
3 crore 82 lakh households
2 crore 82 lakh households
5 crore 82 lakh households
10 crore 82 lakh households
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The government said that 2 crore 82 lakh households have been electrified so far under the Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana - Saubhagya.

6.
World Pharmacist Day is observed globally on which date?
September 22
September 25
September 26
September 21
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Pharmacist Day is observed globally on 25th September every year. This day is celebrated to create awareness about the role of a pharmacist in improving health.

7.
Who has been elected as the chairman of the Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC) for the year 2021-2022?
Debabrata Mukherjee
Nirlep Singh
Aditi Singh
Jignesh Patel
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Debabrata Mukherjee, who is currently serving as Chief Marketing Officer at the United Breweries Group, has been elected as the chairman of the Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC) for the year 2021-2022.

8.
Triloki Nath Pandey, who passed away, belongs to which profession?
Politician
Actor
Director
Doctor
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Senior VHP leader Triloki Nath Pandey passes away in Lucknow at 75; was decree-holder of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teertha Kshetra

9.
Who is the author of the book titled "The Fractured Himalaya: How the Past Shadows the Present in India-China Relations"?
Vijay Gokhale
Ronit Malik
Nirupama Rao
Arundhati Roy
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A book titled "The Fractured Himalaya: How the Past Shadows the Present in India-China Relations", authored by Nirupama Rao.

10.
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 which year?
2022
2025
2030
2050
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.

11.
Who has launched a new space start-up called Privateer Space?
Richard Branson
Steve Wozniak
Elon Musk
Jeff Bezos
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Apple's co-creator Steve Wozniak has launched a new space start-up called Privateer Space, bringing potential competition to a field dominated by billionaires Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Richard Branson.

12.
Who is the author of the book titled "The Long Game: How the Chinese Negotiate with India"?
Vijay Gokhale
Chetan Bhagat
Dev Silva
Naha Sharma
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A book titled "The Long Game: How the Chinese Negotiate with India" authored by Vijay Gokhale.

13.
Indian Army will organize "Bijoya Sanskritik Mahotsav" on which dates?
September 26-29
September 21- 24
September 22- 25
October 21-24
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian Army will organize "Bijoya Sanskritik Mahotsav" from 26 to 29 September in Kolkata. This Mahotsav will be observed to mark the golden jubilee of the India-Pak war 1971.

14.
Which country declared all transactions involving cryptocurrencies illegal?
India
China
Japan
Netherlands
Answer: Option
Explanation:
China declared all transactions involving cryptocurrencies illegal on 24th September 2021.

15.
Indian Prime Minister is to address which session of UNGA on 25th September 2021?
34th
76th
82nd
90th
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian Prime Minister Narender Modi will address the 76th session of UNGA On September 25.2021.

16.
Ministry of Defence has ordered how many Main Battle Tanks, MBTs Arjun Mk-1A for the Indian Army?
120
118
150
200
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ministry of Defence will procure 118 Main Battle Tanks, MBTs Arjun Mk-1A for the Indian Army.

17.
Which company voted 'Overall Most Outstanding Company in India' in a poll conducted by reputed publication Asiamoney?
HDFC
SBI
LIC
Apple
Answer: Option
Explanation:
HDFC Bank Ltd voted 'Overall Most Outstanding Company in India' in a poll conducted by reputed publication Asiamoney.

18.
Which IIT stands among the top 22 per cent in the 2022 QS Graduate Employability Rankings?
IIT Roorkee
IIT Bombay
IIT Bangalore
IIT Bhopal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay stands among the top 22 per cent in the 2022 QS Graduate Employability Rankings.

19.
Which state has agreed with Wingsure, an insurtech venture spin-out of SRI International?
Bihar
Telangana
Jharkhand
Odisha
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Telangana Government has agreed with Wingsure, an insurtech venture spin-out of SRI International.

20.
In India, the Antyodaya Diwas is observed every year on which date?
September 21
September 22
September 26
September 25
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In India, the Antyodaya Diwas is observed every year on September 25, to mark the birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya.