Current Affairs - Miscellaneous

Exercise : Miscellaneous - Latest Current Affairs
  • Miscellaneous - Latest Current Affairs
2601.
What is the title of the UNEP Emissions Gap report 2021?
Melting Ice
The Heat is On
Wildfire & Droughts
Emissions Gap
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.

2602.
The Nag River revitalization project, approved by Expenditure Finance Committee, has been launched for which city?
Nagpur
Chennai
New Delhi
Lucknow
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The project has conceptualised by Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari for Nagpur in Maharashtra.

2603.
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?
5.22%
3.55%
5.11%
4.99%
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.

2604.
Which financial institution has inked a $251-million loan agreement with India for Integrated Urban Flood Management in Chennai?
Asian Development Bank
World Bank
United Nations Development Programme
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
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.

2605.
What is the theme of the World Day for Audiovisual Heritage?
Discover, Remember and Share
Engage the Past Through Sound and Images
Your Window to the World
It's your story - don't lose it
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme of the 2021 World Day for Audiovisual Heritage is "Your Window to the World".