Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
QR Code Sound Box has been launched by which bank?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
AU Small Finance Bank has launched a sound box to offer instant voice-based payment alerts to merchant partners.
Category : Banking
2.
Who is the author of the biography 'Kamala Harris: Phenomenal Woman'?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
US-based Indian journalist and author Chidanand Rajghatta has come out with the biography of US Vice President Kamala Harris titled "Kamala Harris: Phenomenal Woman".
Category : Miscellaneous
3.
16th East Asia Summit (EAS) was hosted under the Chairperson of which country?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 16th EAS has been hosted under the Chairmanship of Brunei.
Category : International
4.
The Indian Army is celebrating which edition of the Infantry Day in 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
On October 27, 2021, the Indian army marks the 75th Infantry Day.
Category : National
5.
Nirmala Sitharaman participated in which Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of AIIB?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In New Delhi, Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman has participated in the 6th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) through a video conference.
Category : National
6.
What is the title of the UNEP Emissions Gap report 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 12th edition of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Emissions Gap Report 2021 titled 'The Heat is On' has been released.
Category : Miscellaneous
7.
Which ministry has launched the e-National Level Awareness Programme 'SAMBHAV"?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) has launched an e-National Level Awareness Programme 'SAMBHAV", to promote engagement of the youth in promoting entrepreneurship.
Category : National
8.
The Nag River revitalization project, approved by Expenditure Finance Committee, has been launched for which city?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The project has conceptualised by Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari for Nagpur in Maharashtra.
Category : Miscellaneous
9.
Which country has given in-principle support for net-zero by 2050?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Australia has given in-principle support for a target of zero net carbon emissions by 2050.
Category : International
10.
Kano Jigoro is known as the father of which sport in Japan?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Google Doodle celebrated Japan's 'Father of Judo' Professor Kano Jigoro with a doodle on the occasion of his 161st birthday.
Category : Sports
11.
The Green Day Ahead Market (GDAM) is a new market segment launched by which ministry?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Minister of Power & New and Renewable Energy, Shri R K Singh, launched a new market segment, "Green Day Ahead Market (GDAM)".
Category : National
12.
African Union has suspended which nation after the military coup?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The African Union has suspended Sudan from all of its activities until a civilian-led transitional authority is restored in the nation.
Category : International
13.
Around 5 lakh singers sang popular songs in the local language at 1000 iconic tourist attractions in which state?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Around 5 lakh singers sang popular Kannada songs at 1000 iconic tourist attractions in Karnataka as part of the Kannada Rajyotsava celebrations.
Category : State
14.
The International Animation Day is celebrated annually on which date?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
International Animation Day is every year on October 28 to celebrate the art of animation and also recognise the artists, scientists and technicians behind animation.
Category : Important Days
15.
The AI Innovate initiative has been launched by which entity to support the start-up ecosystem in India?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Microsoft has announced the launch of a new program to support the start-up ecosystem in India.
Category : National
16.
DRDO test-fired long-range nuclear-capable ballistic missile 'Agni-5'. The new missile falls under which category?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) carried successful test-firing of surface-to-surface ballistic missile Agni-5 from APJ Abdul Kalam Island in Odisha.
Category : Defence
17.
Saviours of Kashmir war memorial has been unveiled in which state/ union territory?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha dedicated a war memorial 'Saviours of Kashmir' at the Srinagar International Airport.
Category : State
18.
CCI has approved the acquisition of the stake in HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company by HDFC Bank. What percent of the stake will be acquired by the bank in the insurance firm?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of 4.99 percent of the outstanding equity share capital in HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company by private sector lender HDFC Bank.
Category : Miscellaneous
19.
Which financial institution has inked a $251-million loan agreement with India for Integrated Urban Flood Management in Chennai?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Government of India and Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed a $251-million loan for climate-resilient, integrated urban flood protection and management in the Chennai-Kosasthalaiyar basin to strengthen the resilience of Chennai city to floods.
Category : Miscellaneous
20.
Government of India has planned to set up two container-based mobile hospitals will be set up in which cities?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The two hospitals under the PM Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission will be placed in Delhi and Chennai.
Category : National
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