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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • October 14, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
'Amoria thorae' which has been seen in the news is a new species of which one?
Spider
Turtle
Crab
Marine Snail
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Amoria is a genus of marine gastropods (snails and slugs).

2.
Which state has launched the 'Desh Ke Mentor' programme, for its schoolchildren studying in Classes IX to XII?
Delhi
Rajasthan
Maharashtra
Madhya Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Delhi government has launched a mentorship programme called 'Desh Ke Mentor', for children studying in Classes IX to XII of state government schools.

3.
Westbury Cave, where the fossil of extinct 'Hippopotamus antiquus' has been discovered, is in which country?
Italy
UK
Greece
China
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Paleontologists have discovered the fossilized upper molar tooth of Hippopotamus antiquus from Westbury Cave, in the UK.

4.
The 2021 State of the Education Report (SOER) for India: "No Teacher, No Class" has been launched by which organisation?
Microsoft India
UNESCO India
Ministry of Education
NITI Aayog
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) launched the 2021 State of the Education Report (SOER) for India: "No Teacher, No Class", on the occasion of World Teacher's Day.

5.
Which State/UT has launched 'Desh Ke Mentor' programme?
Gujarat
Punjab
Delhi
Chandigarh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has launched a programme under which students of Delhi government schools will be guided in career choices by citizens who are successful in their respective fields.

6.
Which day of the year is marked as the International Day for Disaster Reduction?
October 12
October 11
October 10
October 13
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The United Nations International Day for Disaster Reduction is held annually on 13 October since 1989.

7.
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has leased the Jaipur International Airport to Adani Group for how many years?
50 years
30 years
40 years
60 years
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has leased the airport to Adani Group for 50 years.

8.
Who has taken over the management of Jaipur International Airport?
Adani Group
Reliance Industries Limited
Mahindra Group
Tata Group
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Gautam Adani-led Adani Group has taken over the responsibilities of the Jaipur International Airport from the Airports Authority of India (AAI).

9.
How many medals have been won by the Indian Shooting team at the 2021 ISSF Junior World Championship?
31
52
42
43
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 2021 International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Junior World Championship Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun has held in Lima in Peru. Indian shooters finish with whopping 43-medals including 17 Gold.

10.
The Indian Railways has launched two long haul trains for the South Central Railway (SCR), What is the name given to the two trains?
Shikhar and Dhanush
Trishul and Dhanush
Trishul and Garuda
Garuda and Trishul
Answer: Option
Explanation:
For the first time, the Indian Railways has launched two long haul freight trains named "Trishul" and "Garuda" for the South Central Railway (SCR).

11.
'Hamilton's Object' which has been discovered recently, is associated with which field?
Virology
Space Science
Economics
Physics
Answer: Option
Explanation:
From the images captured by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope, a team of astronomers led by Timothy Hamilton have discovered an unusual gravitational lensing configuration.

12.
The name of the Cyclone Gulab, which hit many parts of India has been recommended by which country?
Nepal
Sri Lanka
India
Pakistan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Cyclone Gulab, which hit many parts of India has been recommended by Pakistan.

13.
PM Modi addressed the Foundation Day programme of the NHRC of India. Who is the Chairperson of the NHRC?
Justice Vikramajit Sen
Justice Jagdish Singh Khehar
Justice Arun Kumar Mishra
Justice Indira Banerjee
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is Justice Arun Kumar Mishra.

14.
FIFA unveils which mascot of India's 2022 U-17 Women's World Cup?
Jolly Green
Mr. Peanut
Rich Uncle
Ibha
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The world football body, FIFA has unveiled the official mascot of the U-17 Women's World Cup India 2022 "Ibha" an Asiatic lioness representing women power.

15.
What is the theme of the 2021 International Day for Disaster Reduction?
International cooperation for developing countries to reduce their disaster risk and disaster losses
Disaster risk governance
Substantially reduce disaster damage to critical infrastructure and disruption services by 2030
Home Safe Home: Reducing Exposure, Reducing Displacement
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme of 2021 International Day for Disaster Reduction is "International cooperation for developing countries to reduce their disaster risk and disaster losses".

16.
Who has been appointed as the new Chairman of the fintech startup BharatPe?
Dinesh Kumar Khara
Ashwini Kumar Tewari
Rajnish Kumar
Anshula Kant
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The fintech startup, BharatPe has appointed former State Bank of India (SBI) Chairman Rajnish Kumar as the Chairman of its board.

17.
Jezero crater, which is in the news is a depression found in which space body?
Jupiter
Mars
Venus
Moon
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Jezero crater is known to be a dry, wind-eroded depression on the surface of Mars.

18.
Darwin's ground sloth which is seen in the news was originally found in which region?
Europe
Australia
Asia
South America
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Darwin's ground sloth (Mylodon darwinii), lived in South America between 1.8 million years and 12,000 years ago.

19.
Manu Bhaker has won record-breaking medals for India in a single Championship in which event?
Track & Field
Archery
Shooting
Weightlifting
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Manu Bhaker created a milestone record of becoming the first Indian shooter to win the highest number of medals in a single edition of the ISSF Junior World Championships, with as many as five medals.