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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • September 29, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
Who has taken charge as the 34th Director-General of the National Cadet Corps (NCC)?
Dilbagh Singh
Gurbirpal Singh
Daljeet Singh
D K Suhag
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Lieutenant General Gurbirpal Singh has taken charge as the 34th Director-General of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) on September 27, 2021.

2.
Nirbhaya - Ek Pahal" programme under Mission Shakti- Phase 3 has been launched by UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
Uttarakhand
Maharashtra
Uttar Pradesh
Bihar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Nirbhaya - Ek Pahal" programme under Mission Shakti- Phase 3 has been launched by UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

3.
India signed MoU with which country in the field of Health and Biomedical Sciences?
Australia
Japan
USA
UAE
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Two Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) were signed during the closing session of the two-day 4th Indo-US Health Dialogue being hosted in India.

4.
The crypto industry in India will add $184 billion of economic value, in the form of investments and cost savings, by which year?
2050
2025
2030
2035
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The crypto industry in India has the potential to add $184 billion of economic value, in the form of investments and cost savings, by 2030, according to a report from the country's premier trade body for the tech industry.

5.
The International Day for the Universal Access to Information (commonly known as Access to Information Day) is held on which date?
September 23
September 25
September 26
September 28
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The International Day for the Universal Access to Information (commonly known as Access to Information Day) is held on 28 September every year.

6.
Which country launched the fastest regional multi-modal logistics hub?
UAE
Bahrain
Jordan
Congo
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Kingdom of Bahrain on September 29, 2021, launched the fastest regional multi-modal logistics hub known as 'Bahrain Global Sea-to-Air Hub'.

7.
Sojat Mehndi from which state has received the geographical indication (GI) tag?
Gujarat
Rajasthan
Bihar
Haryana
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Sojat Mehndi from Rajasthan has received the geographical indication (GI) tag.

8.
Which country announced the launch of the first gender-neutral Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine GARDASIL-9?
India
Pakistan
Netherlands
Japan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
MSD Pharmaceuticals on September 29, 2021, announced the launch of India's first gender-neutral Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine GARDASIL-9.

9.
Which edition of foundation Day of NDMA was inaugurated in New Delhi on 28 September by Home Minister Amit Shah?
17th
18th
20th
21st
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), 17th Formation Day, will be inaugurated in New Delhi on 28 September by Home Minister Amit Shah.

10.
Judima is a rice wine from which state?
Assam
Kerala
Manipur
Nagaland
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A homemade rice wine of Assam's Dimasa tribe has become the first traditional brew in all of the northeast to bag a Geographical Indication (GI) tag. Judima is a rice wine made from sticky rice.

11.
The existing foreign trade policy (FTP) will be extended to which date?
March 31, 2022
April 31, 2022
March 31, 2025
March 31, 2030
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said the existing foreign trade policy (FTP) will be extended till March 31, 2022.

12.
Which one is the toll-free helpline number 14567 for senior citizens?
23453
12356
14567
12314
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Elder Line, the first Pan-India toll-free helpline number 14567 for senior citizens has been launched by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.

13.
The overall employment numbers had increased by what percent from the base year of 2013-14?
30%
29%
25%
35%
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The All-India Quarterly Establishment-based Employment Survey, in a report released recently said that the overall employment numbers had increased by 29% from the base year of 2013-14.

14.
The team India archers settled for how many medals at the 2021 World Archery Championships?
3
5
6
2
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The team India archers settled for three silver medals at the 2021 World Archery Championships, held in Yankton, South Dakota, United States.

15.
Dr MG Ramachandran Central (DRM) railway station, which will get 100 per cent of energy through Solar Energy, is in which city?
Chennai
Kochi
Hyderabad
Warangal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Dr MG Ramachandran Central (DRM) or Chennai Central railway station will get 100 per cent of energy through Solar Energy.

16.
Moeen Ali, who has announced his retirement from Test match career, belongs to which country?
India
Pakistan
UAE
England
Answer: Option
Explanation:
England cricket all-rounder Moeen Ali has announced his retirement from the Test match career on September 27, 2021.

17.
To create mass awareness for the adoption of climate-resilient technologies, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi dedicated how many crop varieties with special traits to the Nation?
23
34
35
47
Answer: Option
Explanation:
To create mass awareness for the adoption of climate-resilient technologies, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will dedicate 35 crop varieties with special traits to the Nation on 28th September.

18.
World Rabies Day is celebrated annually on which date?
September 29
September 25
September 28
September 24
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Rabies Day is celebrated annually on September 28 to raise awareness about the impact of rabies on humans and animals, provide information and advice on how to prevent the disease and take efforts to control rabies.

19.
Indian Navy signed an MoU for the exchange of White Shipping Information with which country?
Oman
England
Jordan
Sri Lanka
Answer: Option
Explanation:
On 27th September 2021, Admiral Saif bin Nasser bin Mohsen Al-Rahbi, Commander of Royal Navy of Oman (CRNO) and Admiral Karambir Singh, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Indian Navy signed an MoU for the exchange of White Shipping Information.

20.
Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister, Hardeep Singh Puri has launched which edition of Swachh Survekshan 2022?
3rd
5th
7th
9th
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister, Hardeep Singh Puri has launched the 7th edition of Swachh Survekshan 2022.