Exercise :: October 1, 2021 Current Affairs - Daily Current Affairs
- October 1, 2021 Current Affairs - Daily Current Affairs
| 1. | The National Basketball Association (NBA) has named which actor as its brand ambassador for India? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: The National Basketball Association (NBA) has named Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh as its brand ambassador for India.
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| 2. | NPCI has partnered with which bank to launch first-of-its-kind 'RuPay On-the-Go' contactless payments solutions? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has partnered with private sector lender YES Bank to launch first-of-its-kind 'RuPay On-the-Go' contactless payments solutions.
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| 3. | The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $251 million loan for urban flood protection and management in which Indian city? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $251 million loan for urban flood protection and management in the Chennai-Kosasthalaiyar river basin in India.
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| 4. | Which company has launched the largest "creator education and enablement programme" in India? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: Facebook launched the largest "creator education and enablement programme" in India on September 30, 2021.
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| 5. | Recently which country joined the multibillion-dollar China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) infrastructure project? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: Recently, Pakistan has discussed Taliban-led Afghanistan joining the multibillion-dollar China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) infrastructure project.
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| 6. | Recently, the Ministry of Home Affairs has issued orders for ex-gratia of what amount to the next of kin of those who died of Covid-19? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: Recently, the Ministry of Home Affairs has issued orders for ex-gratia of Rs. 50,000 to the next of kin of those who died of Covid-19.
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| 7. | International Translation Day is Commemorated on which date? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: International Translation Day is Commemorated on 30 September to celebrate the work of language translation professionals.
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| 8. | Which country has tested an air-breathing hypersonic weapon capable of speeds faster than five times the speed of sound? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: The United States has tested an air-breathing hypersonic weapon capable of speeds faster than five times the speed of sound, marking the first successful test of the class of weapon since 2013.
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| 9. | A humanitarian organization from which country has been declared as the winner of the 2021 UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: A humanitarian organization from Yemen has been declared the winner of the 2021 UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award.
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| 10. | Who has been announced as the first female Prime Minister of Tunisia? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: Najla Bouden Romdhane has been announced as the first female Prime Minister of Tunisia by President Kais Saied.
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| 11. | Nata Sankirtana has been started in which state? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: The Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy, Imphal on 28th Sept announced that it is going to organise a 'three-day Festival of Dance and Music (Nata Sankirtana) from September 28 to 30 at the Academy Mandap.
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| 12. | Who is the author of the book titled "The Battle of Rezang La"? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: The book has titled "The Battle of Rezang La" authored by ex-naval officer and author Kulpreet Yadav has been released recently.
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| 13. | AU Small Finance Bank (SFB) signed a pact with NABARD to boost ongoing rural development initiatives in which state? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: Private sector AU Small Finance Bank (SFB) signed a pact with the National Bank for Rural and Development (NABARD) on September 29, 2021, in a bid to boost ongoing rural development initiatives in the state of Rajasthan.
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| 14. | Which country has successfully test-fired a newly developed hypersonic missile- Hwasong-8? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: A newly developed hypersonic missile has been successfully tested and fired by North Korea named Hwasong-8.
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| 15. | Who is the author of the book titled- My Life in Full: Work, Family and our Future? |
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Answer: Option A 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.
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| 16. | PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the foundation stone of four new medical colleges in which state? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: PM Narendra Modi will inaugurate CIPET: Institute of Petrochemicals Technology, Jaipur, and lay the foundation stone of four new medical colleges in Rajasthan on 30 September via video-conferencing.
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| 17. | Which edition of the National Integrated Database of Hospitality Industry scheme has been inaugurated? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: The Speaker of Lok Sabha, Om Birla has inaugurated the NIDHI 2.0 (National Integrated Database of Hospitality Industry) scheme, during an event organised by the Ministry of Tourism, on the occasion of 2021 World Tourism Day.
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| 18. | Which bank joined hands with NPCI to launch the "RuPay Signet Contactless Credit Card"? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: Federal Bank joined hands with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and launched the "Federal Bank RuPay Signet Contactless Credit Card."
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| 19. | World Maritime Day is commemorated on which date? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: World Maritime Day is commemorated on 30 September to appreciate the importance of the maritime industry and note the importance of maritime security, maritime safety, maritime environment, and shipping.
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| 20. | Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju inaugurated the country's first "Sports Arbitration Centre of India" in which state? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju inaugurated the country's first "Sports Arbitration Centre of India" in Gujarat which will serve as an independent body to fast-track disputes in the sports sector.
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