Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
Which cyclone made landfall in Indian Coastal regions recently?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Cyclone Gulab made landfall in coastal regions of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha recently.
Category : National
2.
The citizens of which country has voted to legalise abortion in a historic referendum?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The citizens of the small landlocked European state, San Marino voted overwhelmingly on September 26th to legalise abortion in a historic referendum.
Category : International
3.
Mastercard named whom as the global brand ambassador?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Mastercard names world chess champion Magnus Carlsen global brand ambassador and announces partnership with Meltwater Champions Chess Tour as part of its Priceless Experiences launch for chess enthusiasts.
Category : Sports
4.
The "sweet cucumber" of which state was awarded a geographical identification (GI) tag?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Nagaland's "sweet cucumber" was awarded a geographical identification (GI) tag as an agricultural product under provisions of The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999.
Category : State
5.
Who was selected as the external auditor of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's Comptroller and Auditor General G C Murmu was selected as the external auditor of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), a prestigious institution that promotes peaceful use of nuclear energy.
Category : Persons
6.
State-run Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has signed a pact with Alliance Air to supply two of its Do-228 aircraft for deployment in which state?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
State-run Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has signed a pact with Alliance Air to supply two of its Do-228 aircraft for deployment in Arunachal Pradesh.
Category : State
7.
Which missile was successfully test-launched by DRDO recently?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Akash Prime, a new version of the Akash Missile system was successfully test-launched by DRDO on September 28th.
Category : Defence
8.
Which Indian along with her Chinese partner Shuai Zhang won the women's doubles final of the Ostrava Open?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Star Indian tennis player Sania Mirza won her first title of the season as she and her Chinese partner Shuai Zhang beat the pair of Kaitlyn Christian and Erin Routliffe in the women's doubles final of the Ostrava Open.
Category : Sports
9.
The Ministry of Information and Communications and ISRO signed Implementing Arrangement to jointly develop a small satellite for which country?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Ministry of Information and Communications (MoIC) and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) signed Implementing Arrangement (IA) to jointly develop a small satellite for Bhutan.
Category : International
10.
Indian Army will organise 'Bijoya Sanskritik Mahotsav' from September 26 to 29 in which city?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian Army will organise 'Bijoya Sanskritik Mahotsav' from September 26 to 29 in Kolkata to mark 50 years of Bangladesh's liberation following India's victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war.
Category : National
11.
"Weaver Services and Design Resource Center" will be set up in which city?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Union Minister for Commerce, Industry and Textiles Piyush Goyal announced to set up a "Weaver Services and Design Resource Center" in Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh.
Category : National
12.
Which state will launch digital de-addiction centres to rid youngsters of cell phone and online gaming addiction?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Kerala Police will launch digital de-addiction centres to rid youngsters of cell phone and online gaming addiction.
Category : State
13.
Senior BJP MLA Nimaben Acharya became the first woman Speaker of which state assembly?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The senior BJP MLA Nimaben Acharya became the first woman, Speaker of the Gujarat Assembly, on September 27.
Category : State
14.
Who became the first batter to score 1000 runs against one team in the IPL?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma became the first batter to score 1000 runs against one team in the IPL when he crossed 18 in the match against the Kolkata Knight Riders.
Category : Sports
15.
Rating agency ICRA revised up its 2021-22 real GDP growth estimate for India to what amount?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Rating agency ICRA revised up its 2021-22 real GDP growth estimate for India to 9 per cent from the earlier 8.5 per cent.
Category : Economy
16.
World Tourism Day is observed every year across the world on which date?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The day of 27th September is observed as World Tourism Day every year across the world to mark the importance of tourism's social, cultural, political, and economic value.
Category : Important Days
17.
Which state inaugurated a new 'Digital Hub' at Technology Innovation Zone?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Kerala Chief Minister inaugurated a new 'Digital Hub' at Technology Innovation Zone in Kochi by the Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM).
Category : State
18.
Which country has emerged as the second-biggest trading partner of Dubai, after China?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India has emerged as the second-biggest trading partner of Dubai, after China.
Category : International
19.
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited is partnering with which bank to allow customers to use their ICICI Bank FASTag to pay for fuel and lubricants at HPCL retail outlets?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) is partnering with ICICI Bank, which will allow customers to use their ICICI Bank FASTag to pay for fuel and lubricants at HPCL retail outlets.
Category : Banking
20.
As per the guidelines, the minimum ticket size for the issuance of securitization notes will be of what amount?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India has issued guidelines regarding the Securitisation of Standard Assets. As per the guidelines, the minimum ticket size for the issuance of securitization notes will be Rs. 1 crore.
Category : National
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