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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • October 30, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
Which city is hosting the 16th G20 Summit?
London
Rome
Stockholm
Paris
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Prime Minister Modi has gone to Italy to attend the 16th G20 Summit which is scheduled to be held in Rome.

2.
What is Facebook's new name?
Alpha
Delta
Meta
Beta
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that Facebook will be changing its company name to Meta during the company's Connect virtual reality conference.

3.
The World Psoriasis Day is celebrated on which date every year?
October 29
October 28
October 27
October 26
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Psoriasis Day is every year on 29 October by the International Federation of Psoriasis Associations (IFPA) to promote awareness, empowerment, and action for improving the quality of life for people with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.

4.
Which country is the Chair for the 2021 ASEAN-India Summit?
Thailand
Philippines
Brunei
Indonesia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Summit was held under the Chairmanship of Sultan of Brunei.

5.
ICGS Sarthak is the new Offshore Patrol Vessels dedicated to the nation to boost the maritime safety and security of India. The OPV has been developed by which company?
Goa Shipyard Limited
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders
Hindustan Shipyard
Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers
Answer: Option
Explanation:
ICGS Sarthak is fourth in the series of five Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) being built by Goa Shipyard Limited for the ICG, to boost maritime safety and security of India.

6.
Who has been appointed as the Chairperson of the National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID)?
Aditya Puri
Kris Gopalakrishnan
Nandan Nilekani
K V Kamath
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Central Government has appointed K V Kamath as chairperson of the National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID).

7.
PM Narendra Modi attended which edition of the annual ASEAN-India Summit in 2021?
18th
15th
12th
20th
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi attended the 18th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)-India Summit virtually.

8.
The International Internet Day is marked every year on which date?
October 28
October 29
October 26
October 27
Answer: Option
Explanation:
International Internet Day is celebrated on October 29 every year across the world to celebrate the usage of the internet for the first time.

9.
Who has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Economic Advisory Council to the PM (EAC-PM)?
Viral Acharya
Kaushik Basu
Arvind Subramanian
Bibek Debroy
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Central Government has reconstituted the Economic Advisory Council to the PM (EAC-PM). Bibek Debroy continues to be the Chairman of the Council.

10.
The Syracuse 4A is a military communication satellite launched by which country?
Israel
France
Singapore
South Korea
Answer: Option
Explanation:
France successfully launched a military communication satellite, named Syracuse 4A, into orbit from Kourou, in French Guiana.

11.
Which state has launched the 'Go-Green' scheme to provide electric two-wheelers at subsidised rates to construction and industrial workers?
Rajasthan
Uttar Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
Gujarat
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In Gujarat, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has announced the launch of a new scheme titled 'Go-Green', to provide electric two-wheelers at subsidised rates to construction and industrial workers of the state.

12.
Anita Anand is an Indian-origin politician who has been appointed as the Defence Minister of which country?
Germany
Mexico
Canada
Australia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
An Indian-origin Canadian politician Anita Anand has been appointed as the new Defence Minister of the country in a Cabinet reshuffle by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

13.
How many members are there in the Economic Advisory Council to the PM (EAC-PM)?
5
11
9
7
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The seven-member EAC-PM has been reconstituted for a period of 2 years.

14.
Which two international financial institutions will co-finance USD 2 billion loan for India's fight against COVID-19?
EIB, IDB
WB, IMF
AIIB, ADB
EDB, EBRD
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Beijing-based multilateral development bank Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and the Asian Development (ADB) will co-finance a USD 2 billion loan for India to procure COVID-19 vaccines under ADB's Asia Pacific Vaccine Access Facility (APVAX).

15.
Which is the theme of the CII Asia Health 2021 summit?
Transforming Healthcare for a Better Future
Transforming Healthcare for a better tomorrow
For a better tomorrow
Transforming Healthcare
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme of the summit is 'Transforming Healthcare for a better tomorrow'.

16.
The inaugural session of the Asia Health 2021 Summit was organised by which organisation?
Confederation of Indian Industry
ASSOCHAM
NASSCOM
FICCI
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya participated in the Confederation of Indian Industry Asia Health 2021 summit through video-conferencing.

17.
What is the authorised capital of the National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID)?
Rs 75,000 crore
Rs 1 lakh crore
Rs 90,000 crore
Rs 2 lakh crore
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The authorized share capital of the NaBFID is Rs 1 lakh crore.

18.
Who has been appointed as the Managing Director and CEO of J&K Bank by RBI?
Rajeev Lochan Bishnoi
Nitishwar Kumar
Atal Dulloo
Baldev Prakash
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India has approved the appointment of Baldev Prakash as Managing Director and CEO of J&K Bank for three years from the date of taking charge or April 10, 2022, whichever is earlier.

19.
Who has been reappointed as the RBI Governor?
Urjit Patel
Anil Ambani
Shaktikanta Das
M. Rajeshwar Rao
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das has been reappointed to the post for a term of three years.

20.
Shavkat Mirziyoyev has been re-appointed as the president of which country for the second straight term?
Uzbekistan
Ukraine
Vietnam
Azerbaijan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Shavkat Mirziyoyev, the incumbent President of Uzbekistan has been re-elected for a second five-year term after he won with a landslide victory in the 2021 Presidential election held.