Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
Which International Forum has recognised access to a clean and healthy environment as a fundamental right?
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.
Category : International
2.
Alexander Schallenberg has been sworn in as the new Chancellor of which nation?
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.
Category : International
3.
Sunil Chhetri, who was in the news, is associated with which sports?
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.
Category : Sports
4.
Who is the author of the book 'The Custodian of Trust - A Banker's Memoir'?
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'.
Category : Miscellaneous
5.
Who has been appointed as Prime Minister Modi's advisor?
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.
Category : Persons
6.
Who are the winners of the 2021 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Nobel Prize for Economic Sciences went to 3 US-based economists David Card, Joshua D Angrist and Guido W Imbens.
Category : Awards and Honours
7.
The Exercise Malabar is associated with which Armed force of India?
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.
Category : Defence
8.
Which dwarf planet's atmosphere is starting to disappear, as per scientists?
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.
Category : Science
9.
The World Arthritis Day is being observed on which date?
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.
Category : Important Days
10.
Who has been appointed as the first Chairman of the newly set up Indian Space Association (ISpA)?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
First Chairman - Jayant Patil, L&T-NxT Senior Executive Vice President for Defence.
Category : Persons
11.
Which among the following companies have launched the Starlink satellite internet service?
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.
Category : Science
12.
The Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) Report is released by which organisation?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The report is produced jointly by UNDP and the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI).
Category : Miscellaneous
13.
When was International Energy Agency set up?
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.
Category : National
14.
Which state has got a GI tag for Kanyakumari clove?
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'.
Category : State
15.
Who has been honoured with the Aryabhata Award for 2021 by the Astronautical Society of India (ASI)?
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).
Category : Awards and Honours
16.
What is the proposed financial outlay for the PM Gati Shakti Master Plan?
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.
Category : Miscellaneous
17.
The FICCI has projected India's GDP growth rate for 2021-22 at what percent in its latest Economic Outlook Survey?
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.
Category : Economy
18.
The floral festival Bathukamma is celebrated in which state of India?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The famous Bathukamma floral festival celebration has begun in the state of Telangana and some parts of Andhra Pradesh.
Category : Science
19.
Who is the winner of the fourth Satyajit Ray Award in 2021?
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.
Category : Awards and Honours
20.
What is the theme of World Arthritis Day 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Theme 2021 for World Arthritis Day is Don't Delay, Connect Today: Time2Work.
Category : Miscellaneous
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