Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
Who has been roped in as the global brand ambassador for Adidas women sports?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
German sportswear brand Adidas has roped in Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone as global ambassador for women sports.
Category : Sports
2.
Nuri is an indigenously developed launch vehicle/ rocket by which country?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
South Korea launched its first indigenously developed rocket, known as "Korean Satellite Launch Vehicle II" or "Nuri".
Category : Defence
3.
Which Indian film has been named as the official entry from India for the Oscars 2022?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Tamil-language drama film Koozhangal (internationally translated as Pebbles), has been selected as India's official entry for the 94th Academy Awards (Oscars 2022).
Category : Awards and Honours
4.
Who has been honoured with the 51st Dadasaheb Phalke Award?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Legendary actor Rajnikanth has been honoured with the 51st Dadasaheb Phalke Award at the 67th National Film Awards ceremony held at Vigyan Bhawan in Delhi.
Category : Awards and Honours
5.
Which player has won the 2021 Denmark Open men's single badminton championship?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Men's single - Viktor Axelsen (Denmark) beat Kento Momota (Japan) in the 2021 Denmark Open men's single badminton championship.
Category : Sports
6.
Which Indian state will host the South Asian Federation Cross Country Championships and 56th National Cross Country Championships in 2022?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 2022 South Asian Federation Cross Country Championships is scheduled to be held in Kohima, Nagaland.
Category : State
7.
Which state reported its first Zika Virus case?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh has reported its first case of Zika Virus.
Category : State
8.
Centre notifies the Indian Telegraph Right of Way (Amendment) Rules, 2021, will amend rules of which year?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Department of Telecom (DoT) has notified the Indian Telegraph Right of Way (Amendment) Rules, 2021 by amending the Indian Telegraph Right of Way Rules, 2016.
Category : National
9.
Who will head the empowered group of secretaries (EGOS), to be set up by the government to review the implementation of PM GatiShakti?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has decided to set up an institutional framework to implement, support and monitor the entire programme of PM GatiShakti- the national master plan for 'multi-modal connectivity'.
Category : Persons
10.
How much capacity of renewable energy did India commit to set up by 2022?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India also announced an international commitment for setting up 175 GW of renewable energy (RE) capacity by 2022.
Category : Science
11.
The anthology "Writing for My Life" has been released by which author?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Writing for My Life", an anthology of author Ruskin Bond has been released.
Category : Miscellaneous
12.
Which mobile app has been launched by the Election Commission of India (ECI) for digital mapping of all polling stations?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has launched the Garuda app for digital mapping of all polling stations, to ensure faster, smarter, transparent and timely completion of election work.
Category : National
13.
What is the name given to the new satellite launched by China to test and verify space debris mitigation technologies?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
China successfully launched a new satellite named Shijian-21.
Category : Science
14.
Who has been appointed as the head of the advisory panel formed by NITI Aayog to look into introducing reforms in the urban planning education system?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 14-member advisory committee, headed by NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman Rajiv Kumar, will review the urban planning education system in India.
Category : Persons
15.
Which nation will host a regional meeting on Afghanistan without the Taliban's participation?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Iran is expected to host a regional meeting in Afghanistan on October 27, 2021.
Category : International
16.
The Indian Navy has organised the Offshore Sailing Regatta at which place to commemorate the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian Navy has organised an Offshore Sailing Regatta from Kochi to Goa, as a part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations, and above all, boost the spirit of adventure and ocean sailing among the Navy Personnel.
Category : National
17.
Which player has won the women's singles title at Denmark Open 2021 badminton?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Women's single - Akane Yamaguchi (Japan) beat An Se-young (South Korea) the women's singles title at Denmark Open 2021 badminton.
Category : Sports
18.
Which space agency is preparing to launch the DART mission to prevent the collision of Earth with an asteroid?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is preparing to launch the Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) mission that is a planetary defence-driven test of technologies to prevent the collision of Earth with an asteroid.
Category : Defence
19.
What is the name of India's first indigenous aircraft carrier?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The first indigenous aircraft carrier (IAC) of India, Vikrant, set sail for the second sea trials before its planned induction into the Indian Navy by August 2022.
Category : Defence
20.
Which district has topped the list of top 30 districts for implementing the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh has bagged the top position in the list for successful implementation of the PMGSY programme.
Category : National
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