Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
The International E-Waste Day (IEWD) is celebrated globally every year on which date?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The International E-Waste Day (IEWD) is celebrated on 14 October every year since 2018, to promote the correct disposal of e-waste throughout the world to increase re-use, recovery and recycling rates.
Category : Important Days
2.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has enhanced the climate financing goals 2019-2030 for developing member countries (DMCs). What is the new goal?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced an increase in its climate financing goals 2019-2030 for developing member countries (DMCs) by $20 billion to $100 billion.
Category : Economy
3.
What is the theme of World Standards Day 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Standards Day 2021 theme is "Standards for sustainable development goals - shared vision for a better world".
Category : Miscellaneous
4.
What is the rank of India in the 2021 Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index (RECAI)?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India has retained the third position in the 58th Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index (RECAI) released by the consultancy firm Ernst & Young (EY).
Category : Miscellaneous
5.
Which country has topped the 58th Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index (RECAI) in 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The United States has retained its top position on RECAI 58, followed by China at the second position.
Category : International
6.
Who has been appointed as the new Advisor to Prime Minister Narendra Modi?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Former Information & Broadcasting (I&B) and Higher Education Secretary, Amit Khare has been appointed as the new Advisor to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Category : Persons
7.
What is the theme of the International E-Waste Day (IEWD) 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme for 2021 IEWD is "Consumer is the key to Circular Economy!.
Category : Miscellaneous
8.
How much amount has been approved by India as a Line of Credit (LoC) to Kyrgyzstan to support development projects in the country?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India has approved to provide a USD 200 million Line of Credit (LoC) support to Kyrgyzstan for development projects in the country.
Category : National
9.
The Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index (RECAI) is published by which entity?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index (RECAI) is released by the consultancy firm Ernst & Young (EY).
Category : Miscellaneous
10.
The International Standards Day is marked every year on which date worldwide?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Standards Day (WSD) (also known as International Standards Day) is celebrated globally on 14 October annually.
Category : Important Days
11.
Name the digital platform launched by the Centre for holistic and integrated infrastructure development to provide multi-modal connectivity to economic zones in the country?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
With the vision of holistic and integrated infrastructure development in the country, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated PM Gati Shakti-National Master Plan, from Pragati Maidan in New Delhi on October 13, 2021.
Category : National
12.
What is India's rank in the Henley Passport Index 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India, which was at the 84th position in 2020, fell to 90th rank in the Henley Passport Index 2021 with its passport holders allowed to travel visa-free to 58 countries around the world.
Category : Miscellaneous
13.
Who has been appointed as the new CEO of Energy Efficiency Services Ltd?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
State-owned Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL) has appointed Arun Kumar Mishra as the new chief executive officer (CEO) of the company on deputation.
Category : Persons
14.
What is the projected GDP growth rate of the global economy as per IMF in 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
IMF expects the global gross domestic product (GDP) to grow by 5.9 percent in 2021 and 4.9% in 2022.
Category : Economy
15.
Retail inflation declined to what percent in September, mainly due to lower food prices, according to government data released?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Retail inflation declined to 4.35 percent in September, mainly due to lower food prices, according to government data released.
Category : Economy
16.
Which country has topped the ISSF Junior World Championship with a total tally of 43 medals?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian shooters have won a total of 43 medals, including 17 gold, to finish on top in the ISSF Junior World Championship which concluded on October 10, 2021.
Category : International
17.
Who has been awarded the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Award for Excellence in 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Vice President of India Shri M Venkaiah Naidu presented the 22nd Lal Bahadur Shastri National Award for Excellence to Dr Randeep Guleria.
Category : Awards and Honours
18.
What is the projected rate of GDP growth for the Indian economy in the financial year 2021-22 as per the IMF?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has estimated the Indian economy to grow by 9.5% in the current fiscal year in its latest World Economic Outlook report, released.
Category : Economy
19.
The Government of India has accorded which of these statuses to the Power Finance Corporation Ltd (PFC)?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Government of India has accorded 'Maharatna' status to the state-owned Power Finance Corporation Ltd (PFC).
Category : National
20.
The first-ever automated, driverless train in the world has been unveiled in which country?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The world's first automated, driverless train has been unveiled in Hamburg in Germany.
Category : International
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