Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
In 2021, how many scientists have been felicitated with the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In 2021, 11 scientists have been felicitated with the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize, announced on September 26, 2021, during the 80th foundation day of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).
Category : Awards and Honours
2.
International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste is celebrated on which date?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste is celebrated on September 29 to promote and implement global efforts to resolve the issue of food wastage.
Category : Important Days
3.
Which country has clinched the 2021 Ryder Cup?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The United States has clinched the 2021 Ryder Cup after rookie Collin Morikawa secured the final half-point to get to a 19-9 victory.
Category : Sports
4.
The Reserve bank of India has set the limit for Ways and Means Advances (WMA) for the second half of the financial year 2021-22 to what amount?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Reserve bank of India has set the limit for Ways and Means Advances (WMA) for the second half of the financial year 2021-22 i.e October 2021 to March 2022 at Rs. 50,000 crore.
Category : Banking
5.
Who was re-elected Chairman of Press Trust of India (PTI), the country's largest premier news agency?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Aveek Sarkar, the Editor Emeritus and Vice Chairman of the Ananda Bazar Group of Publications, was re-elected Chairman of Press Trust of India (PTI), the country's largest premier news agency.
Category : Persons
6.
Udyam Registration has stood how many MSME registrations till now?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
New online system of MSME/Udyam Registration launched by Union MSME Ministry, w.e.f. 1st July 2020, has stood the test of Time and Technology as more than 50 lakh MSMEs have successfully registered themselves by now.
Category : Miscellaneous
7.
Scientists have unearthed the remains of an ancient Koala Hunting Eagle near a barren, dry lake in which country?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Scientists have unearthed the remains of an ancient Koala Hunting Eagle near a barren, dry lake in Southern Australia.
Category : International
8.
The government has aimed to make India's share of renewable strength to what amount in major ports through solar and wind power?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
According to Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonwal, the government has aimed to make India's share of renewable strength to 60% in Major ports through solar and wind power.
Category : Miscellaneous
9.
Which state inaugurated the first Palmetum of the nation?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Uttarakhand Forest Department inaugurated the first Palmetum of the nation.
Category : State
10.
Which edition of the PRAGATI meeting involving Centre and State governments?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today moderated the 38th PRAGATI meeting involving Centre and State governments.
Category : National
11.
The Defence Ministry has issued an order to dissolve the Ordnance Factory Board on impact from which date?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Defence Ministry has issued an order to dissolve the Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) on impact from October 1, 2021.
Category : Miscellaneous
12.
Who has been appointed president of All India Management Association (AIMA) for one year till the National Management Convention is held?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Chairman & managing director CavinKare Pvt Ltd, CK Ranganathan has been appointed president of All India Management Association (AIMA) for one year till the National Management Convention is held in September 2022.
Category : Persons
13.
Who is the author of the book titled "In her book, My Life in Full: Work, Family and our Future"?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In her book, My Life in Full: Work, Family and our Future, Indra Nooyi focuses on the importance that organisational support plays in working women's lives.
Category : Miscellaneous
14.
World Heart Day is celebrated on which date annually?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Heart Day is celebrated on 29 September annually to draw people's attention to heart illness and the range of associated health issues.
Category : Important Days
15.
The National Action Plan for dog Mediated Rabies Elimination by which year has been unveiled?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
On World Rabies Day (28th Sept), Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Shri Mansukh Mandaviya and Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Shri Parshottam Rupala unveiled the National Action Plan for dog Mediated Rabies Elimination by 2030 (NAPRE).
Category : National
16.
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has once again extended the tenure of the Company Law Committee by how many years until September 16, 2022?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has once again extended the tenure of the Company Law Committee by one year until September 16, 2022.
Category : Economy
17.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a penalty of what amount on RBL Bank for non-compliance with provisions of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a penalty of Rs 2 crore on RBL Bank for non-compliance with provisions of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.
Category : Economy
18.
Who will become Japan's next prime minister?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Japan's former Foreign Minister, Fumio Kishida has won the ruling party's leadership election, virtually ensuring that he will become the country's next prime minister.
Category : Persons
19.
Which country has banned the import of organic fertilisers produced in China?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Sri Lanka banned the import of organic fertilisers produced in China after state agriculture executives identified harmful bacteria for the second time.
Category : International
20.
Who composed the theme song of the T20 World cup?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The ICC has launched the official anthem of the T20 World Cup, with a campaign film featuring 'avatars' of Virat Kohli and West Indies skipper Kieron Pollard. The song is composed by Bollywood music director Amit Trivedi.
Category : Miscellaneous
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