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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • November 1, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
What is the interest rate on employees' provident fund (EPF) deposits for 2020-21?
7.4%
8.5%
8.1%
6.1%
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ministry of Finance has approved the interest rate on employees' provident fund (EPF) deposits for 2020-21 at 8.5%.

2.
Dr M Krishnan Nair, who has passed away has one of the well known for which profession?
Pathologist
Oncologist
Anaesthetist
Surgeon
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Eminent oncologist Dr M Krishnan Nair has passed away following age-related ailments.

3.
Which country has unveiled the world's largest hydrogen fuel cell power plant?
South Korea
Germany
Singapore
Israel
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The world's largest hydrogen fuel cell power plant has been inaugurated at Seo-gu, Incheon in South Korea.

4.
Which day of the year is celebrated as World Cities Day?
October 29
October 28
October 30
October 31
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The United Nations designated World Cities Day (WCD) is marked every year on October 31.

5.
The Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) is marked on which date in India?
October 28
October 31
October 29
October 30
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Rashtriya Ekta Diwas is every year in India on October 31 since 2014.

6.
Which player has won the 2021 MotoGP World Champion?
Francesco Bagnaia
Pol Espargaro
Marc Marquez
Fabio Quartararo
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Fabio Quartararo (From France) who rides for Yamaha has won the 2021 MotoGP World Champion title (Motorcycle).

7.
The Rashtriya Ekta Diwas is marked in India to mark the birth anniversary of which leader?
A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
Subhas Chandra Bose
Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Rashtriya Ekta Diwas is marked in India to mark the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

8.
What is the name given to India's First Manned Ocean Mission?
Sagaryan
Samudrayan
Neernidhi
Sindhuyan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Earth Sciences Dr Jitendra Singh officially launched India's First Manned Ocean Mission called the "Samudrayan project" at Chennai.

9.
The NCW has collaborated with which organization to launch the Program of "Empowerment of Women through Legal Awareness"?
National Legal Services Authority (NALSA)
Competition Commission of India (CCI)
NITI Aayog
Central Vigilance Commission (CVC)
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The National Commission for Women (NCW) in collaboration with National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) has launched a Legal Awareness Program for Women, titled "Empowerment of Women through Legal Awareness".

10.
What is the theme of the 2021 World Savings Day (formerly known as World Thrift Day?
When you save a bit, big things follow
What do you wish for?
Understanding the Importance of Savings
Savings give life a lift
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme of World Savings Day 2021 is "Understanding the Importance of Savings".

11.
India's biggest aromatic garden has been inaugurated in which place?
Jaipur
Pune
Nainital
Gurgaon
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The biggest aromatic garden of India has been unveiled at Lalkuan in Nainital district of Uttrakhand.

12.
What is the theme of 2021 World Cities Day (WCD)?
Better City, Better life
Adapting cities for climate resilience
Valuing Our Communities and Cities
Building sustainable and resilient cities
Answer: Option
Explanation:
This year, the theme for World Cities Day is 'Adapting Cities for Climate Resilience' to aware people of the effects of climate-related disasters, such as floods, droughts, sea-level rise, heatwaves, landslides and storms on cities.

13.
Which financial institution has approved a USD 250 million loan to support NICDP in India?
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)
World Bank
UNDP
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 250 million (about Rs 1,875 crore) loan to support India's National Industrial Corridor Development Program (NICDP).

14.
As per the 'Digital 2021: October Global Snapshot", what is the world's population that uses a mobile phone?
45%
65%
50%
52%
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Research firm We Are Social released a report titled 'Digital 2021: October Global Snapshot". As per the report, more than 65% of the world's population now uses a mobile phone.

15.
World Savings Day is being celebrated on which date?
October 30
October 28
October 29
October 31
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Savings Day (formerly known as World Thrift Day) is every year on October 30 in India.