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Weekly Current Affairs: 01-07 November 2021
1. On which day "National Unity Day" was
celebrated recently?
- 31 October
- National Unity Day is celebrated every year on 31
October to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel,
who tied Indian society in the knot of unity and is known as Iron Man.
- For the first time "National Unity Day"
was celebrated in the year 2014.
- Iron Man Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was the first
Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister of India.
- In honor of Iron Man Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, his
statue is built in the world's tallest 182 meters (597 ft) Kevadia in the
Narmada district of Gujarat which is known as the "Statue of
Unity".
2. Which company has recently overtaken the giant
"Apple" to become the world's most valuable company?
- Microsoft
1.
Microsoft's market capitalization increased by 2.2%
to $2.49 trillion.
- Microsoft: MS
- Microsoft CEO & Chairman: Satya Nadella
- Established: 04 April 1975
- Head Quarter: Redmond, Washington, USA
- :
- Apple Inc.
- Founded: 01 April 1976
- Founder: Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, Ronald Wayne
- HQ: California
- Chairman: Arther D. Levinson
- CEO: Tim Cook
3. On which day "World Cities Day" was
celebrated recently?
- 31 October
- Every year "World Cities Day" is
celebrated with the aim of promoting urbanization at the international
level.
- The theme of "World Cities Day" 2021:
"Better City, Better Life"
4. Recently, the Central Government has decided to
increase the rate of interest in Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) to what
percentage for the financial year 2021-22?
- 8.5%
5. Where has the world's largest hydrogen fuel cell
power plant been inaugurated recently?
- South Korea
1.
The world's largest hydrogen fuel cell power plant
with a capacity of 78.96 kW has been inaugurated in Seoul, South Korea.
- South Korea
- Capital: Seoul
- Currency: South Korean Won
- PM: Kim Boo-kyum
- President: Moon Jae-in
6. Recently Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has
been awarded the Award for Excellence in Urban Transport. Who is the current
DMRC Chairman?
- Mangu Singh
- DMRC: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation
- Established: 03 May 1995
- Service Started: 24 December 2002
- HQ: New Delhi
- Chairman: Mangu Singh
7. Recently which train has been given the status
of India's first IMS certified train?
- Chennai-Mysore-Chennai Shatabdi Express
1.
IMS: Integrated Management Systems
2.
Chennai-Mysore-Chennai Shatabdi Express has become
the first IMS certified train to come up with IMS Certification with ISO
9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 & ISO 45001:2018 Certifications.
- The first train in India was run on 16 April 1853
between Bori Bunder station in Bombay to Thane station for a distance of
34 km.
- Railway Board was established in March 1905.
- First Railway Minister of India: John Mathai
- Current Union Minister of Railways: Shri Ashwini
Vaishnaw
8. Recently, which state has celebrated its 65th
foundation day on 1st November?
- Kerala
1.
The state of Kerala was formed on 1 November 1956.
2.
The state of Kerala is celebrating its 65th
foundation day as "Kerala Pirai".
- Kerala
- Capital: Thiruvananthapuram
- CM: Pinarayi Vijayan
- Governor: Arif Mohammad Khan
9. Recently which state government has launched
"Mukhyamantri Awas Adhikari Yojana"?
- Madhya Pradesh
1.
Under the "Chief Minister Housing Officer
Scheme", the Madhya Pradesh government has decided to give land along with
the house to those families who have neither house nor land.
- Madhya Pradesh
- MP Capital: Bhopal
- CM: Shivraj Singh Chauhan
- Governor: Mangubhai Chhaganbhai Patel
10. On which day "World Vegetarian Day"
was celebrated recently?
- November 1st
- World Vegetarian Day is celebrated on 1st of
November every year globally to raise awareness about the benefits of
vegetarian food, its contribution to healthy living, vegetarian food in
healthy living.
11. Recently which scheme has been launched in
Gujarat by the Union Home Minister for doubling the income of farmers and
development in the dairy sector?
- Dairy Cooperation Scheme
- Union Home Minister: Shri Amit Shah
- Gujarat
- Capital: Gandhinagar
- CM: Bhupendra Patel
- Governor: Acharya Devvrat
12. Recently, internationally renowned cricketer
Alan Davidson has passed away, he was a cricketer from which country?
- Australia
- ICC-International Cricket Council
- HQ: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Established: 15June1909
- Chairman: Greg Barclay
- CEO:?
13. Which two Indian cricketers along with 18 other
cricketers have been inducted for Honorary Lifetime Membership in the
Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) recently?
-Harbhajan Singh and Javagal Srinath
- Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) is a cricket club in
London founded in 1787. Being quite influential and old, the club's
private members are dedicated to the development of cricket. It is located
at the Lord's Cricket Ground in St John's Wood, NW8, London.
14. India was represented by Prime Minister Shri
Narendra Modi in the recently held G-20 Summit Where was the G-20 summit
organized?
- Rome, Italy
- The G-20 summit was organized in Rome, Italy in
which the Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi represented India.
What is G-20 (Group of 20)?
- The G20 (Group of 20) is an international forum that
brings together the world's major economies. Its members account for 80%
of the world's GDP, 75% of global trade, and 60% of the planet's
population.
- The G20 or Group of Twenty is an intergovernmental
forum made up of 19 countries and the European Union (EU). It works to
address key issues related to the global economy, such as international
financial stability, climate change mitigation, and sustainable
development.
- The G20 is made up of the world's largest economies,
which include both industrialized and developing countries, and account
for about 90% of gross world product (GWP), 75–80% of international trade,
two-thirds of the global population. , and about half the land area of
the world.
- The G20 was established in 1999 in response to
several world economic crises. Since 2008, it has convened at least once a
year, with each member including the head of government or state, finance
minister, foreign minister, and other high-ranking officials; The European
Union is represented by the European Commission and the European Central
Bank. Other countries, international organizations, and non-governmental
organizations are invited to participate in the summit, some on a
permanent basis.
15. On which day "International Day to End
Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists" was observed recently?
- November 2
1.
The purpose of this day is to ensure
accountability, bring those who commit crimes against journalists and media
personnel to justice.
2.
This day was adopted in the United Nations General
Assembly in the year 2013.
- United Nations (UN)
- Established: 24 October 1945
- HQ: New York
- Secretary-General: Antonio Guterres
16. Recently, the government has signed a loan
agreement of how much rupees with the World Bank to improve healthcare in the
state of Meghalaya?
- $40 million
- Meghalaya
- Capital: Shillong
- CM: Conrad K. Sangma
- Governor: Satya Pal Malik
- :
- World Bank
- Established: July 1944
- HQ: Washington, D.C., United States
- President: David Malpass
17. Which word has been chosen as the Oxford
English Dictionary's "Word of the Year 2021" recently?
- 'Vax'
- 'Vax' is derived from the Latin word 'Vacca' which
means 'cow'.
- 'Vax' as an acronym for Vaccines has been used more
and more during the time of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- 'Vax' has been used 72 times more often in 2021 than
in 2020.
18. Recently which initiative has been started by
the Union Education Minister for school children?
- language confluence
- “Bhasha Sangam” initiative was launched to help
school children recognize and understand common words and sentences in 22
different languages of the country.
- Bhasha Sangam Mobile App and Ek Bharat Shreshtha
Bharat Mobile Quiz have also been launched for the “Bhasha Sangam”
initiative.
- Union Minister of Education: Shri Dharmendra Pradhan
19. Recently who has been appointed as the new
Director-General of FICCI?
- Arun Chawla
- FICCI: Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce
& Industry
- FLO: FICCI Ladies Organization
- FICCI Established: 1927
- HQ: New Delhi
- Chairman: Uday Shankar
20. By which year the target of Net-Zero Emissions
has been set by India in the recently organized climate change program 'COP26'?
- 2070
- COP26: Conference of Parties 26
- In the climate change program 'COP26' organized by
the United Kingdom and Italy in Glasgow, India has set a target of Net
Zero Emissions by the year 2070.
21. Recently the Security and Exchange Board of
India (SEBI) has constituted IT Project Advisory Committee under whose
chairmanship to provide better technical expertise?
- Abhay Karandikar
- Abhay Karandikar is the Director of IIT Kanpur
- SEBI: Securities and Exchange Board of India
- Established: 12 April 1992
- HQ: Mumbai
- Chairperson: Ajay Tyagi
22. Recently the Prime Minister of North Macedonia
has resigned, what is his name?
- Zoram Zaev
- North Macedonia
- Capital: Skopje
- Currency: Macedonia Denar
- President: Stevo Pendarovski
23. Which team has won the first "World Deaf
Judo Championship" recently?
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Jammu and Kashmir team has won the first "World
Deaf Judo Championship" held in Paris, France.
24. Recently which state government has launched
the "e-Sarkar App" for paperless and digital administration?
- Gujarat
- Gujarat
- Capital: Gandhinagar
- CM: Bhupendra Patel
- Governor: Acharya Devvrat
25. Which bird has been recognized as the state
bird of Jammu and Kashmir recently?
- Kalij Pheasant
- Jammu & Kashmir
- J&K Lieutenant Governor: Manoj Sinha
- J & K Capital: 1. Jammu (Winter) 2. Srinagar
(Summer)
26. Recently which state government has launched
the “Uttam Beej Portal” to provide better seeds to the farmers?
- Haryana
- Haryana
- Capital: Chandigarh
- CM: Manohar Lal Khattar
- Governor: Bandaru Dattatreya
27. Recently in which name the salary account has
been launched for the Indian Navy personnel by the private sector Axis Bank?
- 'Power Salute'
- Axis Bank
- HQ: Mumbai
- Tagline: Badhi ka Naam
Zindagi
- CEO: Amitabh Choudhary
- :
- Indian Navy
- Established: 26
January 1950
- Navy Chief: Karambir
Singh
- Deputy Chief: S.N.
Ghormade
- Navy Day: 4 December
28. Where has the "Pakal Dal Hydro Electric
Project" been inaugurated by the Union Energy Minister recently?
- Jammu and Kashmir
- “Pakal Dal Hydro
Electric Project” with 1000 Megawatt (MW) capacity was inaugurated by the
Union Power Minister in Jammu and Kashmir.
- Union Energy Minister:
R.K. Lion
- Jammu & Kashmir
- J&K Lieutenant
Governor: Manoj Sinha
- J & K Capital: 1.
Jammu (Winter) 2. Srinagar (Summer)
29. Which health scheme has been recently
launched by the Union Home Minister for the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF)?
- 'Ayushmaan CAPF Scheme'
- The 'Ayushmaan CAPF
Scheme' has been started with the joint effort of the Union Ministry of
Home Affairs, Ministry of Health, and National Health Authority.
- Union Home Minister:
Shri Amit Shah
30. Well-known tech and search engine company
'Yahoo' has decided to end its service in which country?
- China
1.
Tech
and search engine company 'Yahoo' has decided to exit China due to the
challenging operating process.
What is Yahoo?
- Yahoo is an American
web service provider. Its headquarter is in Sunnyvale, California.
- It provides a web
portal, the search engine Yahoo Search and related services, including My
Yahoo!, Yahoo Mail, Yahoo News, Yahoo Finance, Yahoo Sports, and its
advertising platform Yahoo.
- Established: 1994
- Headquarters:
Sunnyvale, California, USA
- Founders: Jerry Yang
& David Filo
31. On which day "Ayurveda Day" was
celebrated recently?
- November 2
- Every year in India,
on the day of Dhanteras before Deepawali, "Ayurveda Day" is
celebrated to raise awareness about the importance of Ayurveda in daily
life.
- The theme of
"Ayurveda Day" 2021: Ayurveda for Nutrition
32. Recently who has been appointed as the new
Ambassador of India to Russia?
- Mr. Pawan Kapoor
- Russia
- Capital: Moscow
- Currency: Russian
Ruble
- Prime Minister:
Mikhail Mishustin
- President: Vladimir
Putin
33. Recently, "National Sports Awards
2021" has been announced by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to
honor the sportspersons who have performed best at the national and
international levels. Will be delivered on 13 November 2021 by |
The list of
"National Sports Awards 2021" are as follows:-
1. Major
Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2021
|
S. No. |
Name of the Sportsperson |
Discipline |
|
1. |
Neeraj
Chopra |
Athletics |
|
2. |
Ravi
Kumar |
Wrestling |
|
3. |
Lovlina
Borgohain |
Boxing |
|
4. |
Sreejesh
P.R |
Hockey |
|
5. |
Avani Lekhara |
Para
Shooting |
|
6. |
Sumit
Antil |
Para
Athletics |
|
7. |
Pramod
Bhagat |
Para
Badminton |
|
8. |
Krishna
Nagar |
Para-Badminton |
|
9. |
Manish
Narwal |
Para
Shooting |
|
10. |
Mithalli
Raj |
Cricket |
|
11. |
Sunil
Chhetri |
Football |
|
12. |
Manpreet
Singh |
Hockey |
2. (ii)
Arjuna Awards for outstanding performance in Sports and Games 2021
|
S. No. |
Name of the Sportsperson |
Discipline |
|
1. |
Arpinder
Singh |
Athletics |
|
2. |
Simranjit
Kaur |
Boxing |
|
3. |
Shikhar
Dhawan |
Cricket |
|
4. |
Bhavani
Devi Chadalavada Anandha Sundhararaman |
Fencing |
|
5. |
Monika |
Hockey |
|
6. |
Vandana
Katariya |
Hockey |
|
7. |
Sandeep
Narwal |
Kabaddi |
|
8. |
Himani
UttamParab |
Mallakhamb |
|
9. |
Abhishek
Verma |
Shooting |
|
10. |
Ankita
Raina |
Tennis |
|
11. |
Deepak
Punia |
Wrestling |
|
12. |
Dilpreet
Singh |
Hockey |
|
13. |
Harman
Preet Singh |
Hockey |
|
14. |
Rupinder
Pal Singh |
Hockey |
|
15. |
Surender
Kumar |
Hockey |
|
16. |
Amit
Rohidas |
Hockey |
|
17. |
Birendra
Lakra |
Hockey |
|
18. |
Sumit |
Hockey |
|
19. |
Nilakanta
Sharma |
Hockey |
|
20. |
Hardik
Singh |
Hockey |
|
21. |
Vivek
Sagar Prasad |
Hockey |
|
22. |
Gurjant
Singh |
Hockey |
|
23. |
Mandeep
Singh |
Hockey |
|
24. |
Shamsher
Singh |
Hockey |
|
25. |
Lalit Kumar
Upadhaya |
Hockey |
|
26. |
Varun
Kumar |
Hockey |
|
27. |
Simranjeet
singh |
Hockey |
|
28. |
Yogesh
Kathuniya |
Para
Athletics |
|
29. |
Nishad Kumar |
Para Athletics |
|
30. |
Praveen Kumar |
Para Athletics |
|
31. |
Suhash Yathiraj |
Para Badminton |
|
32. |
Singhraj Adhana |
Para Shooting |
|
33. |
Bhavina Patel |
Para Table Tennis |
|
34. |
Harvinder Singh |
Para Archery |
|
35. |
Sharad Kumar |
Para Athletics |
|
|
|
|
(iii)
Dronacharya Award for outstanding coaches in Sports and Games 2021
A. Life-Time Category:
|
S. No. |
Name of the Coach |
Discipline |
|
1. |
T. P. Ouseph |
Athletics |
|
2. |
Sarkar Talwar |
Cricket |
|
3. |
Sarpal Singh |
Hockey |
|
4. |
Ashan Kumar |
Kabaddi |
|
5. |
Tapan Kumar Panigrahi |
Swimming |
|
|
|
|
B. B. Regular Category:
|
S. No. |
Name of the Coach |
Discipline |
|
1. |
Radhakrishnan Nair P |
Athletics |
|
2. |
Sandhya Gurung |
Boxing |
|
3. |
Pritam Siwach |
Hockey |
|
4. |
Jai Prakash Nautiyal |
Para Shooting |
|
5. |
Subramanian Raman |
Table Tennis |
|
|
|
|
(iv) Dhyan Chand
Award for Lifetime Achievement in Sports and Games 2021
|
S.No. |
Name |
Discipline |
|
1. |
Lekha K.C. |
Boxing |
|
2. |
Abhijeet Kunte |
Chess |
|
3. |
Davinder Singh
Garcha |
Hockey |
|
4. |
Vikas Kumar |
Kabaddi |
|
5. |
Sajjan Singh |
Wrestling |
(vi)
Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar 2021
|
S.
No. |
Category |
Entity
recommended for RashtriyaKhelProtsahanPuraskar, 2021 |
|
1. |
Identification
and Nurturing of Budding and Young Talent |
ManavRachna
Educational Institution |
|
2. |
Encouragement
to sports through Corporate Social Responsibility |
Indian
Oil Corporation Limited |
(vii)
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy 2021:
Panjab University -
Chandigarh
Source of this
content: sportzpoint.com & pib.gov.in
34. Recently which
private sector bank has been given agency bank status by the Reserve Bank of
India?
- Bandhan Bank
1.
With this permission given by RBI to Bandhan Bank, Bandhan Bank
will now act as an agency bank for conducting government business.
- Bandhan
Bank
- Founded:
23 August 2015
- HQ:
Kolkata
- Chairman:
Dr. Anup Kumar Sinha
- MD
& CEO: Chandra Shekhar Ghosh
- :
- RBI:
Reserve Bank of India
- RBI
HQ: Mumbai
- Established:
1 April 1935
- Nationalization:
01 January 1949
- Governor:
Shaktikanta Das(25th)
- Deputy
Governor: 1. Mahesh Kumar Jain 2. Michael Devvrat Patra 3. M Rajeshwar Rao
4. T Rabi Sankar
35. Which Indian
Grandmaster has won the "Rujna Jora Chess Tournament" recently?
- P Inian
- Indian
Grandmaster 'P Inian' has won this title by defeating 'Makaryan Rudik' of
Russia in the "Rujana Jora Chess Tournament" held in Serbia.
36. Who has been selected for the prestigious
"Booker Prize 2021"?
- Damon Galgut
- The book "The Promise" written by
well-known South African author 'Damon Galgut' has been selected for the
Booker Prize 2021.
- The Booker Prize is given each year for a book that
has been translated from another language into English and published in
the United Kingdom or Ireland.
- 50,000 Euro is awarded as a prize.
- The first Booker Prize was awarded in 1969.
37. Which vaccine of India has been approved by the World
Health Organization (WHO) for emergency use?
- Covaxin
- 'Covaxin' made by India's pharmaceutical firm 'Bharat
Biotech Limited' has been recognized by the World Health Organization for
emergency use.
- WHO: World Health Organization
- Established: 7 April 1948
- HQ: Geneva Switzerland
- President: Tedros Adhanom
38. According to the recently released report 'State of
Global Climate-2021' by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), the last 7
years have been the hottest year so far, where is the headquarters of the World
Meteorological Organization?
- Geneva
- WMO: World Meteorological Organization
- Formation: 23 March 1950
- HQ: Geneva, Switzerland
- President: Gerhard Adrian
- Secretary-General: Petteri Taalas
39. Recently who has become the first Indian cricketer to
play in the 'Big Bash League' held in Australia?
- Unmukt Chand
40. Which university has secured the first position from
India's side in the recently released "QS Asia University Rankings
2022"?
- University of Calcutta
- The University of Calcutta is ranked 1st from India
in the "QS Asia University Rankings 2022" and 154th in the whole
of Asia.
41. Which university has secured the first position in
the recently released "QS World University Rankings 2022"?
- National University of Singapore
- In the "QS World University Ranking 2022",
the highest number of 126 universities have been selected from China while
118 universities have been selected from India in the second place.
- India's only ranking among Indian universities,
Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay 42nd Institute IIT Delhi is at 45th
position.
42. Recently Indian Air Force participated in "Blue
Flag International Exercise 2021" where is it being organized?
- Israel
- Indian Air Force participated with 'Mirage 2000' in
"Blue Flag International Exercise 2021".
- Israel, Germany, Italy, UK, France, Girish, USA and
India are participating in "Blue Flag International Exercise
2021".
- IAF: Indian Air Force
- Established: 8 October 1932
- IAF Chief/Air Chief Marshal: RKS Bhadauria->Vivek
Ram Chaudhari
- IAF Vice-Chief: Sandeep Singh
- Air Force Day: 8 October
- IAF Motto: Touch the Sky with Glory
43. Recently which country has approved the world's first
oral pill to treat COVID-19?
- Britain
- United Kingdom
- Capital: London
- Currency: Pound Sterling
- PM: Boris Johnson
44. Recently in which state the next day of Diwali has
been celebrated as "Bestu Varsh" as a new year?
- Gujarat
- Gujarat
- Capital: Gandhinagar
- CM: Bhupendra Patel
- Governor: Acharya Devvrat
45. On which day "World Tsunami Awareness Day"
was celebrated recently?
- November 5
- Every year on 5th November "World Tsunami Awareness
Day" is observed to raise awareness among people around the world
about the issues related to the dangers of tsunamis globally.
46. Recently a bill has been introduced in the Parliament
of which country to declare Diwali as a national holiday?
- America
- US President: Joe Biden (46th)
- US Capital: Washington DC
47. By what name did the Air Force of India and Egypt
organize a joint exercise recently?
- Desert Warrior
- The Air Force of India and Egypt conducted a two-day
"Desert Warrior" exercise at 'El Beringat Airbase' in Egypt.
- IAF: Indian Air Force
- Established: 8 October 1932
- IAF Chief/Air Chief Marshal: RKS Bhadauria->Vivek
Ram Chaudhari
- IAF Vice-Chief: Sandeep Singh
- Air Force Day: 8 October
- IAF Motto: Touch the Sky with Glory
- :
- Egypt
- Capital: Cairo
- Currency: Egyptian Pound
48. Recently which portal has been launched by the Indian
Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) to take complaints on
corruption?
- 'Whistle Blower'
- During the Vigilance Awareness Week 2021 is being run
by the Central Vigilance Commission from 26 October to 2 November 2021,
the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) has
launched the 'Whistle Blower' portal to take complaints on corruption.
- Union Minister of Power: Shri RK Singh
- CVC: Central Vigilance Commission
- Formation: February 1964
- HQ: New Delhi
- Commissioner: Suresh N. Patel
49. Recently which state government has started the
"Jan Sevak" scheme to deliver government services from door to door?
- Karnataka
- Karnataka
- Capital: Bengaluru
- Formation: 01 November 1956
- CM: Basavaraj Bommai
- Governor: Thaawarchand Gehlot
50. Recently which campaign has been started by the
central government to ensure that everyone gets the vaccine for COVID-19?
- 'Har Ghar Dastak'
- To overcome the COVID-19 pandemic, a nationwide
vaccination campaign is being conducted, under which every Indian has to
be vaccinated.
- Under the campaign 'Har Ghar Dastak' being run by
the Central Government, reaching door to door will ensure that everyone is
hooked.
51. Recently which country has launched the world's
first 'Earth-science satellite' dedicated to the 'United Nations 2030 Agenda'?
- China
1.
The world's first 'Earth-science satellite'
"SDGSAT-1" has been launched by China's space agency, addressing the
'United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda'.
2.
Name of the space agency of China: CNSA (China
National Space Administration)
- China Capital: Beijing
- Currency: Yuan or Renminbi
- President: Xi Jinping
- :
- United Nations (UN)
- Established: 24 October 1945
- HQ: New York
- Secretary-General: Antonio Guterres
52. Which organization has been honored with the
"Ashden Award 2021" recently?
- Development Trust of India, Manipal
1.
Manipal-based Indian Development Trust has been
awarded the "Ashden Award 2021".
2.
The "Ashden Award 2021" is given in the
Energy Access Skills category.
What is the "Ashden Award"?
Ashden is a London-based charity working in the
field of sustainable energy and development.
Ashden rewards and promotes local sustainable
energy in Europe and parts of the developing world through its annual Ashden
Awards. Awards are given to organizations and businesses that provide local,
sustainable energy plans with social, economic and environmental benefits.
53. Recently who has been appointed as the Indian
Ambassador to Switzerland?
- Sanjay Bhattacharya
- Switzerland
- Capital: Bern
- Currency: Swiss Franc
54. Which country's government has recently
unveiled a commemorative coin of €5 to honor the life and legacy of Mahatma
Gandhi?
- United Kingdom
- United Kingdom
- Capital: London
- Currency: Pound Sterling
- PM: Boris Johnson
55. Which actor has been announced posthumously to
be honored with the "Basavshree Award 2021"?
- Puneet Rajkumar
- Renowned Kannada actor Puneeth Rajkumar passed away
recently due to a heart attack.
- By following the principles of Lord Basaveshwara by
'Chitradurga Brihanmutta', the "Basavashree Award" is given for
the services of the society in their respective fields.
56. Recently under whose chairmanship the
Department of Telecommunications has formed 6G Technology Innovation Group?
- K Rajaraman
1.
The Department of Telecommunications has
constituted 6G Technology Innovation Group under the chairmanship of Union
Telecom Secretary K. Rajaraman.
- TRAI: Telecom Regulatory Authority of India
- Established: 20 February 1997
- HQ: New Delhi
- Chairman: PD Vaghela
57. On which day “International Day for the
Prevention of Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict” was
observed recently?
- November 6
1.
"International Day for the Prevention of
Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict" is observed
every year on 6 November to raise awareness about the damage to the environment
caused by war and armed conflict.
2.
The International Day for the Prevention of
Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict is observed every
year on 6 November at the initiative of the United Nations General Assembly.
- United Nations (UN)
- Established: 24 October 1945
- HQ: New York
- Secretary-General: Antonio Guterres
58. Where was India's first "Open-Air
Theater" opened recently?
- Mumbai
- India's first-ever rooftop theater named "Jio
Drive-in" was opened in Mumbai by Reliance Entertainment.
59. Recently the popular Internet browser 'Edge
Browser' has been launched for 'Linux Operating System', whose product is 'Edge
Browser'?
- Microsoft
- Microsoft: MS
- Microsoft CEO & Chairman: Satya Nadella
- Established: 04 April 1975
- Head Quarter: Redmond, Washington, USA
60. Which initiative has been recently launched by
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson with
the aim of establishing a transnational electricity grid to supply solar energy
across the world?
- One Sun, One World, One Grid
- Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and his
British counterpart Boris Johnson jointly set up a Transnational
Electricity Grid to supply solar power around the world during the 'COP26'
summit on Climate Change in Glasgow, United Kingdom. One Sun, One World,
One Grid” initiative has been launched.
61. With which country has the Government of India
recently signed an agreement for mutual cooperation in the health sector?
- Senegal
- Senegal
- Capital: Dakar
- Currency: West African CFA Franc
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