Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
Name the Indian scientist who has been selected for the 2022 Joseph A. Cushman Award for Excellence in Foraminiferal Research?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Dr. Rajiv Nigam, the former Chief Scientist at CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography (NIO), Goa, has been selected for the 2022 Joseph A. Cushman Award for Excellence in Foraminiferal Research.
Category : Persons
2.
Which country has reported hundreds of cases of infection caused by the bacteria salmonella?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Over 650 cases of infection caused by the bacteria salmonella (Salmonellosis) have been reported in the US. The outbreak is suspected to have been caused by contaminated onions.
Category : International
3.
Which institution has released the 'Global Threat Assessment report 2021'?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Global Threat Assessment report 2021, by WeProtect Global Alliance, launched on Tuesday, said COVID-19 had contributed to a significant spike in child sexual exploitation and abuse online.
Category : Miscellaneous
4.
Which country has released the 'National Intelligence Estimate (NIE) on climate'?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The first-ever National Intelligence Estimate (NIE) on climate was put together by the US Office of the Director of National Intelligence, which oversee 16 intelligence agencies.
Category : International
5.
Which of the following countries is hosting the tenth Global Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Week?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The tenth Global Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Week will be commemorated from 24 to 31 October 2021 and will be hosted by South Africa.
Category : International
6.
Shavkat Mirziyoyev has secured a second term in a landslide victory in which nation?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has been re-elected for a second five-year term, winning 80.1% of the vote in Sunday's poll which Western observers said was not truly competitive despite improvements brought by recent reforms.
Category : International
7.
Which Formula One driver won the 2021 United States Grand Prix?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Max Verstappen (Red Bull - Netherlands) has won the 2021 United States Grand Prix held at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, United States.
Category : Sports
8.
Which organisation has launched the Digi book "Innovations for You"?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) of NITI Aayog has launched a Digi-book named "Innovations for You". The sector in focus in this Digi-book is Healthcare.
Category : National
9.
What is the total outlay for the Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
It is one of the largest pan-India schemes for strengthening healthcare infrastructure across the country, and is in addition to the National Health Protection Mission (Ayushman Bharat Yojana). Total outlay- Rs. 64,180 crore for 5 years.
Category : Economy
10.
Who has been appointed as the President of the World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA) for 2021-2023?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Invest India, a young startup within the Government of India, has been unanimously elected as the President of the World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA) for 2021-2023.
Category : Persons
11.
In which district of Gujarat was India's first IVF (in-vitro fertilization) calf of the Banni breed of buffaloes was born?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's first IVF (in-vitro fertilization) calf of the Banni breed of buffaloes was born at a farmer's house in Gir Somnath district of Gujarat.
Category : State
12.
India has collaborated with which country to launch the Infrastructure for Resilient Island States (IRIS) initiative on the sidelines of the Conference of Parties (COP26)?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Australia, and the UK in collaboration with small island developing states (SIDS), have planned to launch a new initiative "Infrastructure for Resilient Island States (IRIS)", on the sidelines of the Conference of Parties (COP26).
Category : International
13.
Which city is the host of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 51st International Film Festival of India was held from 16 to 24 January 2021 in Goa.
Category : National
14.
Name the winner of the 51st Dada Saheb Phalke Award (for the year 2019)?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Veteran actor Rajinikanth has been honoured with the prestigious 51st Dada Saheb Phalke Award for his outstanding contribution to the world of Indian cinema.
Category : Awards and Honours
15.
How many teams will compete in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ahmedabad and Lucknow are the two new teams that will be part of the Indian Premier League (IPL) from 2022. Hence taking the total number of teams in the competition to ten.
Category : Sports
16.
Who has been roped in as the brand ambassador for the Chinese smartphone brand Realme?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Realme has appointed international cricketer KL Rahul as its brand ambassador.
Category : Persons
17.
Who shall head the National Steering Committee (NSC) constituted for implementation of the NIPUN Bharat Mission?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Education Minister, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan will be the Chairperson of the NSC and Minister of State for Education, Smt. Annapurna Devi will be the Vice-Chairperson.
Category : Persons
18.
What is the name of the storm that has swept across Poland, Germany, France and the Netherlands?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Storm "Aurore" swept across parts of northern Europe on Thursday, leaving four people dead in Poland and causing substantial damage in Germany, France, the Netherlands and elsewhere. All four fatalities in Poland occurred in the Lower Silesia region.
Category : Miscellaneous
19.
Who has applied for Team India's head coach position?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Former India captain Rahul Dravid has applied for the position of India's head coach.
Category : Sports
20.
Which state has become the first one to impose stock limits on edible oil?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh becomes the first state to impose a stock limit on edible oils: Official. Apart from Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Gujarat are also in the final stage of issuing this notification.
Category : State
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