Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
Which state's CM has launched the 'Uttam Beej portal' which will benefit the farmers by providing quality seeds with transparency?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Manohar Lal Khattar, Chief Minister (CM) of Haryana, has launched the 'Uttam Beej portal' which will benefit the farmers of Haryana by providing quality seeds with transparency.
Category : State
2.
Which bank has signed an MoU with the Indian Navy to offer a defence service salary package under ''Power Salute''?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Axis Bank signed an MoU with the Indian Navy to offer 'Power Salute'; ICICI Bank also renewed MoU with the Indian Army.
Category : Banking
3.
Which organization has warned that the average global temperatures would breach the two degrees Celsius mark by 2100?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) warned that the average global temperatures would breach the 2 degrees Celsius mark by 2100 compared to pre-industrial times.
Category : Miscellaneous
4.
What is the name of the website launched by Indian climate experts for assessing equity in climate action?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Independent researchers from India have conceptualized and developed an online dashboard named "Climate Equity Monitor" on Global climate policy.
Category : Miscellaneous
5.
IAF has participated in the international multilateral combat exercise Blue Flag 2021. This exercise was conducted in which country?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A total of 84 Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel took part in the international multilateral combat exercise Blue Flag 2021, along with IAF's Mirage 2000 aircraft squadron at Israel's Ovda Airbase.
Category : International
6.
Which organization has launched a 'Whistle-blower Portal'?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
As a part of the celebration of 'Vigilance Awareness Week 2021', the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA) has launched a 'Whistle-blower Portal'.
Category : National
7.
Which country has announced a ban on the use of foreign currencies?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Taliban made a surprise announcement, banning the use of all foreign currency across the country. The terrorist organisation urged everyone (from shopkeepers to business owners) to conduct all transactions using the national currency, the Afghani.
Category : International
8.
The Reserve Bank of India has appointed which bank as an Agency Bank to conduct government business?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India has now appointed Bandhan Bank as an Agency Bank of the RBI to conduct government business.
Category : Banking
9.
Who has won the 5th Rujna Zora chess tournament held in Serbia?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian Grandmaster (GM) P Iniyan wins the 5th Rujna Zora chess tournament held in Serbia.
Category : Sports
10.
Which Indian state is set to commence the census of Indus river dolphins?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Punjab is set to commence the census of the Indus river dolphin (Platanista gangetica minor). It is a freshwater dolphin that is found in the river Beas.
Category : State
11.
The Union Home Minister has launched Ayushman CAPF Health Card for which persons?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched the 'Ayushman Bharat' healthcare scheme for the personnel of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) across India.
Category : National
12.
Who has been appointed as the Director-General of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI)?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The industry chamber Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) said Arun Chawla has been appointed as its new director-general.
Category : Persons
13.
'STRIVE' is a World Bank-funded project being implemented by which Union Ministry?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Skills Strengthening for Industrial Value Enhancement (STRIVE) is a World Bank-funded project approved in 2016 for a total cost of Rs. 2200 crore is being implemented by the Ministry of Skill Development.
Category : National
14.
2nd National Tribal Dance Festival has been observed in which state?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Chhattisgarh observed a 3-day annual 2nd National Tribal Dance Festival 2021 on October 28-30 at Raipur's Science College ground as a part of the tourism development plan of the state.
Category : State
15.
How many sportspersons have been selected for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
12 sportspersons have been selected for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2021.
Category : Sports
16.
Who has been topped the EdelGive Hurun India Philanthropy List 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The founder-chairman of Wipro Ltd, Azim Premji has topped the EdelGive Hurun India Philanthropy List 2021.
Category : Awards and Honours
17.
Which state of India has been invited to participate in International Seed Conference to be conducted by Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In a significant development, Telangana has been invited to participate in International Seed Conference to be conducted by Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).
Category : State
18.
Which organization delivered the First Ship of Project 15B Class Destroyer- Yard 12704 (Visakhapatnam) to the Indian Navy?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders (MDL) has delivered the First Ship of Project 15B Class Destroyer-Yard 12704 (Visakhapatnam) to the Indian Navy.
Category : National
19.
Which organization has launched a 'Whistle-blower Portal' as a part of the celebration of 'Vigilance Awareness Week 2021'?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA) has launched a 'Whistle-blower Portal' as a part of the celebration of 'Vigilance Awareness Week 2021'.
Category : Miscellaneous
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