Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
Mount Aso, which erupted recently, is located in which country?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Japan's Mount Aso volcano recently erupted, spewing a huge column of hot gas and ash over 3,500 metres into the sky.
Category : International
2.
Who among the following are the members of the selection committee to appoint the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) director?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Prime Minister and Chief Justice of India are members of the selection committee to appoint the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) director.
Category : Miscellaneous
3.
Who is the author of the book titled "Veer Savarkar: The Man Who Could Have Prevented Partition"?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh launched a book titled "Veer Savarkar: The Man Who Could Have Prevented Partition" recently. It has been authored by Uday Mahurkar and Chirayu Pandit.
Category : Miscellaneous
4.
Which institution has released the 2021 Production Gap Report?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The UN Environment Programme (UNEP), along with the leading research institutes released the 2021 Production Gap Report.
Category : Miscellaneous
5.
Which country has topped the World Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Denmark has topped the index, followed by Norway and Finland. Venezuela, RB is the least ranked country at 139th spot.
Category : International
6.
Saranjeet Singh, who has passed away was a sportsperson, representing which game?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Former Indian international hockey player Saranjeet Singh has passed away. He was 59.
Category : Obituary
7.
Which country received non-harmful Nano Nitrogen liquid fertilizer from India to boost cultivation?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Sri Lanka has received the first consignment of 3.1 million litres high-quality non-harmful Nano Nitrogen liquid fertiliser from India.
Category : International
8.
James Pattinson who has announced retirement from international cricket, represented which country?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Australian fast bowler James Pattinson has announced his retirement from international cricket.
Category : Sports
9.
The 4th General Assembly of International Solar Alliance (ISA) has decided to achieve what amount of global investments in solar energy by 2030?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 4th General Assembly of multilateral body International Solar Alliance (ISA) concluded with the member nations promising to achieve USD 1 trillion global investments in solar energy by 2030.
Category : National
10.
Kung Fu Nuns have won the Martial Arts Education Prize 2021. The award has been launched by which entity?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The well-known Kung Fu Nuns of the Drukpa order of Buddhism has won the inaugural UNESCO's Martial Arts Education Prize 2021, for their brave and heroic acts of service and championing gender equality across the Himalayas.
Category : National
11.
As per the Global Food Security (GPS) Index, 2021, what is the rank of India?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
As per the Global Food Security (GPS) Index 2021, India has been ranked at 71st position among 113 countries with a score of 57.2 points.
Category : Miscellaneous
12.
What is the rank of India in the World Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India has been ranked at 79th spot among 139 countries in the World Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index 2021, the world's leading source for original and independent data on the rule of law.
Category : Miscellaneous
13.
Who has been appointed as the Managing Director of India Ports Global Limited (IPGL)?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Government of India has approved the appointment of Captain Alok Mishra as the Managing Director of India Ports Global Limited (IPGL).
Category : Persons
14.
Which day is marked as the International Snow Leopard Day annually?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Every year, October 23 is observed as International Snow Leopard Day since 2014.
Category : Important Days
15.
Which Indian state conducts an annual State-level Sugarcane competition to award high-yields?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh state conducts State-level Sugarcane competition to award farmers for high yield per hectare.
Category : State
16.
Which among the following has acquired a 40% stake in designer Manish Malhotra's MM Styles?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Reliance Industries Ltd's Reliance Brands Ltd (RBL) and famous designer Manish Malhotra have announced a strategic partnership to acquire a 40 per cent stake in Malhotra's MM Styles Pvt Ltd.
Category : Miscellaneous
17.
Who has been roped in as the new CEO of the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) by the Sports Authority of India (SAI)?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Sports Authority of India (SAI) has appointed Commodore PK Garg as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS).
Category : Miscellaneous
18.
Who has been awarded the top EU human rights prize- the Sakharov Prize for 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Imprisoned Russian Opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been awarded the European Union's top human rights prize- the Sakharov Prize.
Category : Awards and Honours
19.
Which of the following constitutional amendment act introduced the 10% Economically Weaker Section (EWS) quota in India?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 10% EWS quota was introduced under the 103rd Constitutional (Amendment ) Act, 2019 by amending Articles 15 and 16.
Category : Miscellaneous
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