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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • October 13, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
Which International Forum has recognised access to a clean and healthy environment as a fundamental right?
UNESCO
UN Human Rights Council
UNFCCC
WHO
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The UN Human Rights Council has passed a resolution that recognised "access to a clean and healthy environment" as a fundamental right. This is seen as a milestone step to fight climate change.

2.
Alexander Schallenberg has been sworn in as the new Chancellor of which nation?
Denmark
Germany
Austria
Ireland
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Alexander Schallenber was sworn in as a new Chancellor of Austria, two days after the former chancellor Sebastian Kurz resigned amid the corruption allegations.

3.
Sunil Chhetri, who was in the news, is associated with which sports?
Football
Kabaddi
Cricket
Volleyball
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian professional footballer and the Captain of the Indian National Football team - Sunil Chhetri has recently scored his 77th international goal, in a match against Nepal at the SAFF Championships in Male.

4.
Who is the author of the book 'The Custodian of Trust - A Banker's Memoir'?
Rajnish Kumar
Dinesh Kumar Khara
Aditya Puri
Arundhati Bhattacharya
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Former Chairman of the State Bank of India (SBI) Rajnish Kumar has come out with his memoir titled 'The Custodian of Trust - A Banker's Memoir'.

5.
Who has been appointed as Prime Minister Modi's advisor?
Amit Khare
Ankush Khorpade
Ankush Khorpade
Amandeep Garg
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Amit Khare, the Former Secretary (HRD), Information & Broadcasting (I&B), on October 12, 2021, has been appointed as the advisor of Prime Minister Modi.

6.
Who are the winners of the 2021 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences?
Paul Milgrom and Robert B. Wilson?
David Card, Joshua D. Angrist and Guido W. Imbens
Paul Michael Romer and Richard Thale
Michael Kremer, Esther Duflo and Abhijit Banerjee
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Nobel Prize for Economic Sciences went to 3 US-based economists David Card, Joshua D Angrist and Guido W Imbens.

7.
The Exercise Malabar is associated with which Armed force of India?
Indian Army
National Security Guard
Indian Coast Guard
Indian Navy
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Exercise Malabar is a Naval / Maritime Exercise of Navies of India, Japan, Australia and USA. The second phase of the Malabar exercise would be conducted from October 12-15, 2021 in the Bay of Bengal.

8.
Which dwarf planet's atmosphere is starting to disappear, as per scientists?
Mercury
Pluto
Eris
Ceres
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Researchers have found evidence that Pluto's atmosphere is undergoing a dramatic alteration and is starting to disappear as the dwarf planet moves farther away from the Sun.

9.
The World Arthritis Day is being observed on which date?
October 10
October 12
October 09
October 11
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Arthritis Day is observed every year on October 12 to raise awareness about arthritis, an inflammatory condition that causes pain and stiffness in joints which can worsen with age.

10.
Who has been appointed as the first Chairman of the newly set up Indian Space Association (ISpA)?
Rahul Vatts
Jayant Patil
Rajesh Tope
A.K. Bhatt
Answer: Option
Explanation:
First Chairman - Jayant Patil, L&T-NxT Senior Executive Vice President for Defence.

11.
Which among the following companies have launched the Starlink satellite internet service?
Amazon
Virgin Galactic
Bharti Airtel
SpaceX
Answer: Option
Explanation:
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk informed on October 7, 2021, that the SpaceX satellite internet service 'Starlink' will be rolled out across the United States by the end of the month.

12.
The Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) Report is released by which organisation?
World Bank
International Monetary Fund
UNDP
World Economic Forum
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The report is produced jointly by UNDP and the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI).

13.
When was International Energy Agency set up?
1975
1954
1968
1974
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The International Energy Agency is a Paris-based body, which was set up in 1974 by industrialised countries to ensure the security of oil supplies amid the 1973 oil crisis.

14.
Which state has got a GI tag for Kanyakumari clove?
Kerala
Karnataka
Andhra Pradesh
Tamil Nadu
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The unique clove spice grown in the hills of Kanyakumari district in Tamil Nadu has been awarded a geographical indication (GI) as 'Kanyakumari clove'.

15.
Who has been honoured with the Aryabhata Award for 2021 by the Astronautical Society of India (ASI)?
G. Madhavan Nair
K. Sivan
Dr G Satheesh Reddy
A. S. Kiran Kumar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Dr G Satheesh Reddy, Secretary DDR&D and Chairman DRDO, has been conferred the prestigious Aryabhata Award for 2021 on October 09, 2021, by the Astronautical Society of India (ASI).

16.
What is the proposed financial outlay for the PM Gati Shakti Master Plan?
Rs. 10 lakh crore
Rs. 100 crore
Rs. 100 lakh crore
Rs. 1 lakh crore
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The PM on the 75th Independence Day speech had announced for "PM Gati Shakti Master Plan" at a total financial outlay of Rs.100 lakh crore, aiming for holistic infrastructure development.

17.
The FICCI has projected India's GDP growth rate for 2021-22 at what percent in its latest Economic Outlook Survey?
7.1%
10.8%
9.1%
8.6%
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The industry body FICCI has revised upward the growth forecast for the Indian economy in 2021-22 to 9.1%, based on the latest FICCI's Economic Outlook Survey.

18.
The floral festival Bathukamma is celebrated in which state of India?
Tamil Nadu
Odisha
Telangana
Kerala
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The famous Bathukamma floral festival celebration has begun in the state of Telangana and some parts of Andhra Pradesh.

19.
Who is the winner of the fourth Satyajit Ray Award in 2021?
Jaya Prakash Reddy
Bejawada Gopal
Paruchuri Venkateswara Rao
Mukesh Rishi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Well-known Telugu filmmaker Bejawada Gopal, has been named as the winner of the fourth Satyajit Ray Award for his overall contribution to Indian cinema.

20.
What is the theme of World Arthritis Day 2021?
Don't Late, Connect Today: Time2Work
Don't Be late, Connect Today: Time2Work
Don't Delay, Connect Today: Time2Work
None
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Theme 2021 for World Arthritis Day is Don't Delay, Connect Today: Time2Work.