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Weekly Current Affairs: 27 September - 03 October 2021
1. Recently which has become a fully solar-powered
railway station?
- MGR Railway Station
- MGR Railway Station is located in Chennai which is
now fully solar-powered.
- Current Union Railway Minister: Shri Ashwani
Vaishnav
- 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
Vaishnav
2. Recently which state's 'Sweet Cucumber' has got
the recognition of Geographical Indication (GI Tag)?
- Nagaland
1.
GI: Geographical Indication
2.
GI Tag: GI Tag is given to those products which
have a specific geographical origin area. GI tag refers to the quality and
characteristics of that product.
- Nagaland
- Capital: Kohima
- CM: Neiphiu Rio
- Governor: Jagdish Mukhi (Additional Charge, He is
Gov of Assam)
3. On which day 'World Tourism Day' was celebrated
recently?
- September 27
1.
Theme of 'World Tourism Day' 2021: 'Tourism for
Inclusive Growth'
2.
World Tourism Day is celebrated every year on 27
September to promote tourism around the world and in memory of the United
Nations World Tourism Organization formed in 1970.
3.
Union Tourism Minister: G Kishan Reddy
- WTO: World Tourism Organization
- Established: 01 November 1975
- Head Quarter: Madrid Spain
- Secretary-General: Zurab Pololikashvili
4. On which day 'World River Day' was observed
recently?
- September 26
1.
World River Day is celebrated every year on the
fourth Sunday of the month of September to raise awareness about water bodies
and their conservation.
2.
Theme of 'World River Day' 2021: "Waterways in
our communities"
3.
In the year 2005, on the initiative of the United
Nations, it was decided to celebrate 'World River Day'.
- United Nations (UN)
- Established: 24 October 1945
- HQ: New York
- Secretary-General: Antonio Guterres
5. On which day 'World Environment Health Day' was
observed recently?
- September 26
- The theme of 'World Environmental Health Day' 2021:
'Prioritising Environmental Health for Healthier Communities in the Global
Recovery'
6. On which day 'International Day for the Complete
Abolition of Nuclear Weapons' was observed recently?
- September 26
- The International Day for the Complete Abolition of
Nuclear Weapons is observed every year on 26 September to raise awareness
of the threat posed to humanity by nuclear weapons and the need for their
complete elimination.
7. Where was the first 'National Cooperative
Conference' organized recently?
- New Delhi
- In the same year 2021, the Central Government formed
a new ministry, 'Cooperative Ministry' (Ministry of Cooperation), before
which Minister Shri Amit Shah has been made.
- The first 'National Cooperative Conference' was
organized by this ministry in New Delhi.
- First and current Union Minister of Cooperation:
Shri Amit Shah
8. Where has India's highest TV, radio, transmitter
been launched recently?
- Ladakh
1.
High power transmitters of Doordarshan and All
India Radio were launched at Hamboting Pass near Kargil in Ladakh by Union
Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Singh Thakur.
- Ladakh
- Capital: Leh
- Lt. Governor: Radha Krishna Mathur
9. Recently (by 26 September 2021) which state has
become the first state to have more than 10 crore COVID-19 vaccines?
- Uttar Pradesh
- Uttar Pradesh
- Capital: Lucknow
- CM: Yogi Aditya Nath
- Governor: Anandiben Patel
10. On which day 'World Contraception Day' was
celebrated recently?
- September 26
- The aim of 'World Contraception Day' is to raise
awareness about sexual and reproductive health among people.
11. Recently the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI)
and the Natural History Museum of the United Kingdom signed an agreement, where
is the headquarters of the Zoological Survey of India?
- Kolkata
- This agreement will enforce relevant national and
regional laws and regulations relating to jay diversity, including access
to animal specimens, related benefit sharing, and traditional knowledge.
- Recently Dr. Preeti Banerjee has been appointed as
the first woman director of the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI).
12. Recently who has become the first Formula, One driver, to win 100 Formula One Grand Prix?
- Lewis Hamilton
- Lewis Hamilton holds the record for becoming the
first Formula One racing driver to win 100 Formula One Grand Prix by
winning the Russian Grand Prix.
- Lewis Hamilton is a well-known racing driver for
Mercedes cars from Britain.
13. The recently released book 'The Battle of
Rezang La' has been authored by?
- Kulpreet Yadav
- In the book 'The Battle of Rezang La' written by
Kulpreet Yadav, there has been a discussion of the era when only 120
Indian soldiers bravely faced 5000 Chinese soldiers in the Indo-China war
of 1962.
14. Which mission has been launched to provide
digital health ID to the countrymen?
- Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission
- Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission was started by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi with the aim of making all the records
of his health in one place to all the citizens of the country.
- The digital health ID cards will be provided to all
citizens under Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission.
- Union Minister of AYUSH: Sarbananda Sonowal
15. According to a recent survey by a financial
survey company 'AsiaMoney', which bank has become the best company in India?
- HDFC Bank
- HDFC Bank
- HQ: Mumbai
- MD & CEO: Shashidhar Jagadeesan
- Tagline: We Understand Your World
16. Where was the first edition of the Himalayan Film
Festival organized recently?
- Leh
1.
The first edition of the Himalayan Film Festival in
association with the Directorate of Film Festivals, Ministry of Information and
Broadcasting was inaugurated by the Union Minister of Information and
Broadcasting, Shri Anurag Singh Thakur at Leh in the Union Territory of Ladakh.
- Ladakh
- Capital: Leh
- Lt. Governor: Radha Krishna Mathur
17. On which day 'World Rabies Day' was observed
recently?
- September 28
- World Rabies Day is observed every year on 28
September to raise public awareness about the impact of rabies on humans
and animals globally and to make people aware of how to prevent this
disease.
- 'World Rabies Day' marks the death anniversary of
the French scientist Louis Pasteur who developed the first rabies vaccine.
- The theme of 'World Rabies Day' 2021: Rabies: Facts, Not
Fear |
- This is the 15th edition of 'World Rabies Day'.
18. Recently the 76th session of the United Nations
General Assembly was addressed by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, who is the
present Secretary-General of the United Nations?
- Antonio Guterres
- The theme of the 76th session of the United Nations
General Assembly 2021: Building Resilience through Hope - To recover from
COVID-19, to rebuild sustainably, to respond to the needs of the planet,
to respect the rights of people, and to unite Reviving the Nation (Building
resilience through hope – to recover from Covid-19, rebuild sustainably,
respond to the needs of the planet, respect the rights of people, and
revitalize the United Nations).
- United Nations (UN)
- Established: 24 October 1945
- HQ: New York
- Secretary-General: Antonio Guterres
19. Recently, internationally renowned all-rounder
cricketer Moeen Ali has announced his retirement from Test cricket, he is a
cricketer from which country?
- England
- ICC: International Criminal Court
- Established: 01 July 2002
- HQ: The Hague, Netherlands
- President: Judge Piotr Hofmanski
20. Recently by what percentage of India's growth rate
has been estimated by the rating agency ICRA for the financial year 2021-22?
- 9%
- Earlier, India's growth rate was estimated to be
8.5% for the financial year 2021-22 by ICRA.
- ICRA is an Indian rating agency of Moody's
Corporation based in Gurgaon.
21. On which day was the 'International Day for Universal
Access to Information' observed recently?
- September 28
- International Day for Universal Access to
Information is observed on 28 September every year to raise awareness
about equitable, healthy, and inclusive knowledge societies among common
people globally.
- The theme of 'International Day for Universal Access to
Information' 2021: The Right to Know - Building Back Better with Access to
Information
22. Recently who has been appointed as the new Director-General of the National Cadet Corps (NCC)?
- Gurbirpal Singh
- Gurbirpal Singh is the 34th Director-General of the
National Cadet Corps (NCC).
- NCC: National Cadet Corps
- Established: 1948
- HQ: New Delhi
- Director-General: Gurbirpal Singh
23. The central government has decided to borrow how much
rupees in the second half of the financial year 2021-22 to meet the revenue
gap?
- 5.03 lakh crore
- The government has decided to borrow Rs 5.03 lakh
crore in the second half of the current financial year to meet the revenue
gap to revive the pandemic-hit economy.
24. Recently Reserve Bank of India has imposed a fine of
₹ 2 crore on which bank due to deficiencies in regulatory compliance?
- RBL Bank
- RBL Bank
- Established: August 1943
- HQ: Mumbai
- Tagline: Apno ka Bank
- MD & CEO: Vishwavir Ahuja
- :
- 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
25. Recently who has been appointed as the President of
All India Management Association (AIMA)?
- CK Ranganathan
- CK Ranganathan has been appointed as the President
of the All India Management Association (AIMA) for the next 1 year.
- The All India Management Association (AIMA) is the
statutory body for the regulation and licensing of the management
profession in India.
26. Recently who has been elected as the chairman of
Press Trust of India (PTI)?
- Avik Sarkar
- Avik Sarkar has been re-elected as the Chairman of
Press Trust of India (PTI).
- What is the Press Trust of India (PTI)?
- Press Trust of India Limited, commonly known as PTI,
is the largest news agency in India. It is headquartered in New Delhi and
is a non-profit cooperative among several Indian newspapers.
- PTI: Press Trust of India
- Founded: 27 August 1947
- HQ: New Delhi
- Chairman: Aveek Sarkar
27. Which missile was successfully test-fired by DRDO
recently?
- Aakash Prime
- The missile named 'Akash Prime' was successfully
test-fired by the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO)
from the Integrated Test Range Chandipur, Orissa.
- DRDO: Defense Research & Development
Organization
- Established: 1958
- HQ: New Delhi
- Chairman: G. Satheesh Reddy
28. Recently 11 scientists have been announced to be
honored with the 'Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award 2021', this award is given for
special achievement in which field?
- Science
- Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award 2021 has been
announced on the occasion of the foundation day of the Council of Scientific
and Industrial Research (CSIR).
- The 'Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award' is given to a
person who, in the opinion of the Council of Scientific and Research
Institutes (CSIR), has made a uniquely significant and outstanding
contribution to science, human knowledge, and progress.
- In the 'Shanti Swaroop Bhatnagar Award', a cash prize
of ₹ 5 lakh and a letter of honor is given.
29. How many medals have been won by Indian players in
Archery World Championship 2021?
- Three
- Indian archers have won a total of three silver
medals in the 'World Archery Championships 2021' held in Yankton, South
Dakota, United States.
- Following are the list of silver medals won by the
Indian team:-
- Women's Compound Individual: Jyothi Surekha Venam
- Women's compound team: Jyoti Surekha Venam, Muskan
Kirar, and Priya Gurjar
- Compound Mixed Team: Jyothi Surekha Venam and
Abhishek Verma
30. What is the name of the cyclone that affected the
northwest and adjoining the west-central Bay of Bengal as well as some states of
India recently?
- Rose (Gulaab)
- Cyclone 'Gulaab' has been named by Pakistan, due to
this cyclone, the wind speed can be between 90 to 100 kilometers per hour
during landfall.
31. Recently which state's 'Sojat Mehndi' has got
Geographical Indication (GI Tag)?
- Rajasthan
- 'Sojat Mehndi' found in Rajasthan is known for its
medicinal properties.
- GI: Geographical Indication
- GI Tag: GI Tag is given to those products which have
a specific geographical origin area. GI tag refers to the quality and
characteristics of that product.
- Rajasthan
- Capital: Jaipur
- Formation: 30 March 1949
- CM: Ashoke Gehlot
- Governor: Kalraj Mishra
32. Recently which state's traditional liquor 'Judima'
has got Geographical Indication (GI Tag)?
- Assam
- The traditional liquor 'Judima' of the Dimasa community
of Assam state has got Geographical Indication (GI Tag).
- GI: Geographical Indication
- GI Tag: GI Tag is given to those products which have
a specific geographical origin area. GI tag refers to the quality and
characteristics of that product.
- Assam
- Capital: Dispur
- CM: Himanta Biswa Sarma
- Governor: Prof. Jagdish Mukhi
33. Recently which state government has launched
'Samarpan Portal'?
- Haryana
- On the occasion of Deendayal Upadhyay's 105th birth
anniversary, the Samarpan Portal was launched by the Chief Minister of
Haryana, Manohar Lal Khattar.
- On 'Sarman Portal' people can register themselves
and contribute to education, sports, agriculture, and other skill
development sectors.
- Haryana
- Capital: Chandigarh
- CM: Manohar Lal Khattar
- Governor: Bandaru Dattatreya
34. Who has been appointed as the external auditor
of the 'International Atomic Energy Agency' (IAEA) recently?
- G C Murmu
- GC Murmu has been appointed as the external auditor
of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) from 2022 to 2027.
- GC Murmu is also presently the Comptroller and
Auditor General (CAG) of India.
What is the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)?
The IAEA is an international organization that
promotes the peaceful use of nuclear energy and prohibits its use for any
military purpose, including nuclear weapons.
- IAEA: International Atomic Energy Agency
- Established: 29 July 1957
- HQ: Vienna, Austria
- Director General: Rafael Mariano Grossi
- Members: 173
35. On which day 'International Day of Awareness of
Food Loss and Waste' was observed recently?
- September 29
- The theme of 'International Day of Awareness on Food
Loss and Waste' 2021: Stop Food Loss and Waste. For the People. For the
Planet
- The 'International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and
Waste' is observed every year on 29 September with the aim of promoting
and implementing global efforts to address the issue of food wastage.
36. Recently which initiative has been launched by
the Union Agriculture Minister with the aim of doubling the income of farmers
and beekeepers?
- Amul Honey
- 'Amul Honey' was launched by the Union Agriculture
Minister to promote the importance of the National Beekeeping and Honey
Mission with the objective of doubling the income of farmers and
beekeepers with a budget of Rs.500 crores.
- Union Minister of Agriculture: Shri Narendra Singh
Tomar
37. On which day 'World Heart Day' was observed
recently?
- September 29
- The theme of 'World Heart Day' 2021: 'USE Heart to
Connect'
- World Heart Day is celebrated every year on 29
September to draw attention to understanding and avoiding heart disease
and its related problems among people globally.
- 'World Heart Day' was started by the World Heart
Federation in the year 1999.
38. Recently 'Ostrava Open women's doubles title
2021' has been won by?
- Sania Mirza and Shuai Zhang
- In the 'Ostrava Open women's doubles title 2021'
held in the Czech Republic, the pair of Sania Mirza from India and Shuai Zhang
of China won the 'Ostrava Open women's doubles title 2021'.
39. With which country has India recently signed an
agreement to exchange 'White Shipping Information'?
- Oman
1.
MoU was signed between the Indian Navy and the
Royal Navy of Oman for the exchange of 'White Shipping Information' and
maritime security.
- Indian Navy
- Established: 26 January 1950
- Navy Chief: Karambir Singh
- Deputy Chief: S.N. Ghormade
- Navy Day: 4 December
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- Oman
- Capital: Muscat
- Currency: Omani Rial
40. Recently which bank has tied up with e-commerce
company Amazon to provide overdraft (OD) facility to sellers?
- ICICI Bank
1.
E-commerce company Amazon has tied up with ICICI
Bank to provide overdraft loans up to 25 lakhs to its sellers through overdraft
(OD) facility.
- Amazon
- Established: 05 July 1994
- HQ: Bellevue, Washington, United States
- CEO: Andy Jassy
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- ICICI Bank (Industrial Credit & Investment
Corporation of India)
- HQ: Mumbai
- Established: 1994
- MD & CEO: Sandeep Bakshi
41. Recently, how many crop varieties with special
characteristics were launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address
climate change, malnutrition?
- 35
1.
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
has launched 35 distinct crop varieties developed by the Prime Minister, Shri
Narendra Modi.
- ICAR: Indian Council of Agricultural Research
- Established: 16 July 1929
- HQ: Delhi
- Director: Trilochan Mohapatra
42. Which edition of Swachh Survekshan was launched
by the Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister recently?
- 7th
- Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs: Shri
Hardeep Singh Puri
43. Recently who has been elected as the new Prime
Minister of Japan?
- Fumiyo Kishida
- Earlier Yoshihide Suga has resigned as Prime Minister.
- Japan
- Capital: Tokyo
- Currency: Japanese Yen
- PM: Fumio Kishida
44. Recently, the limit of Wage and Mines Advance
(WMA) has been increased by the Reserve Bank of India for the second half of
the financial year 2021-22?
- 50,000 crores
- The limit of Wage and Mines Advance (WMA) for the
second half of the financial year 2021-22 i.e. from October 2021 to March
2022 has been increased to Rs 50,000 crore by RBI.
What is Ways and Means Advances - WMA?
Wages and Mines Advances (WMA) is a mechanism used
by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) under its credit policy to provide banking
to the Government/States so that they are protected against temporary
mismatches in the cash flows of their receipts and payments. help to cope. It
is directed under section 17(5) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, and is
repayable in each case within three months from the date of advance payment.
45. Who has become the first player in the history
of the Indian Premier League (IPL) to score 1000 runs against the same team?
- Rohit Sharma
- Mumbai Indian team batsman Rohit Sharma has scored
1000 runs against the rival team Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), which is the
first record in the history of IPL to score 1000 runs against a single
team.
- IPL: Indian Premier League
- The first Indian Premier League was played in the
year 2008.
- Indian Premier League 2021 is the 14th edition.
46. Which country has recently won the 'Rider Cup
Golf Tournament 2021'?
- America
- The 'Ryder Cup Golf Tournament 2021' has been won by
the United States team by defeating Europe.
47. Where was India's first 'Sports Arbitration
Center' inaugurated by the Union Law Minister recently?
- Gujarat
- Union Law Minister: Kiren Rijiju
- Union Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs: Shri
Anurag Singh Thakur
48. Which database has been launched by the
Ministry of Tourism on the state of tourism in the country?
- NIDHI 2.0
1.
The database 'NIDHI 2.0' & 'India Tourism
Statistics - At A Glance, 2021' has been launched based on the current status
of tourism in the country and the prospects of the tourism industry.
2.
Theme of 'World Tourism Day' 2021: 'Tourism for
Inclusive Growth'
3.
World Tourism Day is celebrated every year on 27
September to promote tourism around the world and in memory of the United
Nations World Tourism Organization formed in 1970.
4.
Union Tourism Minister: G Kishan Reddy
- WTO: World Tourism Organization
- Established: 01 November 1975
- Head Quarter: Madrid Spain
- Secretary-General: Zurab Pololikashvili
49. What is the rank of India in terms of trade
with Dubai as per a report recently released by the Government of Dubai?
- 2nd
1.
According to the report released by the Government
of Dubai, China ranks first in terms of trade with Dubai.
- United Arab Emirates (UAE)
- Capital: Abu Dhabi
- Currency: UAE Dirham
- Crown Prince: Sheikh Mohamad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan
50. Recently which has become the first platform in
India to accept international transactions in the digital wallet?
- Paytm Payments Bank
1.
Recently Paytm Payments Bank tied up with Ria Money
Transfer to become the first platform in India to accept international payments
directly into a digital wallet.
- PayTm Payments Bank
- Established: 2017
- HQ: Noida
- Chairman: Vijay Shekhar Sharma
51. The recently released book 'My Life in Full:
Work, Family and Our Future' has been authored by?
- Indra Nooyi
- 'My Life in Full: Work, Family and Our Future' by
Indra Nooyi, former CEO of PepsiCo.
52. Which initiative and portal have been launched
recently with the aim of increasing MSME exports?
- IndiaXports
- India Export Initiative and IndiaXports 2021 portal
were launched by Union MSME Minister Narayan Rane with an aim to increase
MSME exports in the country by 50% by 2022.
- MSME: Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium
Enterprises
- HQ: New Delhi
- Minister of MSME: Narayan Rane
53. Recently by which name helpline has been launched by
the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment to help elderly people?
- Elder Line
- The 'Elder Line' has been launched by the Ministry
of Social Justice and Empowerment to help elderly people.
- Under the 'Elder Line', now elderly persons can get
the solution of their problems by talking to the toll-free number 14567.
- Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment: Dr.
Virendra Kumar
54. Recently which solution has been launched by NPCI in
agreement with Yes Bank to make payment solutions easier?
- RuPay 'On-the-Go'
- NPCI (National Payments Corporation of India)
- It is a joint platform of the Reserve Bank of India and the Indian Banks Association
- Established: 2008
- HQ: Mumbai
- MD & CEO: Dilip Asbe
55. Which organization has been given the 'UNHCR Nansen
Refugee Award' recently?
- Jeel Albena Association
Jeel Albena Association is a humanitarian organization in
Yemen through which thousands of refugees and destitute people have been given
shelter.
What is the
'UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award'?
The UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award is presented annually by
the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to an individual,
group, or organization in recognition of outstanding service to refugees, displaced, or stateless people. It was established in 1954.
- UNHCR: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
- Established: 14 December 1950
- HQ: Geneva, Switzerland
- Secretary General: Filippo Grandi
56. Which challenge program has been launched to collect
ideas from startups and entrepreneurs interested in improving the health sector
in the country?
- JanCARE
- Union Health Minister: Shri Mansukh Mandaviya
57. On which day 'International Translation Day' was
celebrated recently?
- 30 September
- The theme of 'International Translation Day' 2021:
United in Translation
- International Translation Day is an opportunity to
pay tribute to the work of language professionals who play a vital role in
bringing nations together, facilitating dialogue, understanding, and
cooperation, contributing to the development, and strengthening world peace and
security.
- International Translation Day is celebrated every
year on 30 September at the initiative of the United Nations.
- United Nations (UN)
- Established: 24 October 1945
- HQ: New York
- Secretary-General: Antonio Guterres
58. Which AI-Based Virtual Assistant has been recently
launched by the financial company Muthoot Finance?
- 'Mattu'
The AI-Based Virtual Assistant 'Mattu' launched by
Muthoot Finance will be assisted through the social media app WhatsApp.
What is
Muthoot Finance?
Muthoot Finance Limited is an Indian financial
corporation and the largest gold loan NBFC in the country. In addition to
financing gold transactions, the company provides foreign exchange services,
money transfers, wealth management services, travel, and tourism services, and
sells gold coins.
59. On which day 'World Maritime Day was celebrated
recently?
- 30 September
- World Maritime Day is celebrated every year in the
last week of September by the International Maritime Organization (IMO),
which promotes the world's economic development, safe, reliable, and
environmentally friendly practices.
- The 44th edition of 'World Maritime Day' 2021.
- The theme of 'World Maritime Day' 2021: "Sailors:
At the core of shipping's future" ("Seafers: At the core of
shipping's future")
- IMO: International Maritime Organization
- Established: 17 March 1948
- HQ: London, UK
- Director-General: Kitack Lim
60. Which bank has been taken out of the PCA framework by RBI
recently?
- Indian Overseas Bank
What is
Prompt Corrective Action (PCA)
When the situation of a bank is very critical, PCA
restrictions are imposed so that that bank cannot open new branches and new
appointments of employees. Again, when the financial position of the bank will
be fine as per RBI then it is removed from the list of PCA.
- IOB: Indian Overseas Bank
- Established: 10 February 1937
- HQ: Chennai
- Chairman: Partha Pratim Sengupta
- :
- 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
61. Recently well-known professional boxer Manny Pacquiao
has announced his retirement from boxing, he is a boxer from which country?
- Philippines
- Philippines
- Capital: Manila
- Currency: Philippine Peso
62. Recently who has been appointed as the President of the Indian Society of Advertisers (ISA)?
- Sunil Kataria
- Sunil Kataria has been appointed as the President of
the Indian Society of Advertisers (ISA) for the sixth time in a row.
- The Indian Society of Advertisers (ISA) has been the
apex national body for advertisers for 65+ years and represents the
interests of organizations involved in the Indian advertising, marketing, and media industry.
63. Who has been appointed as the Managing Director of
'National Securities Depositories Limited' (NSDL) recently?
- Padmaja Chunduru
- Earlier Padmaja Chunduru has served in Indian Bank
and SBI.
What is 'National
Securities Depositories Limited' (NSDL)?
National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) is an
Indian central securities depository under the jurisdiction of the Securities and
Exchange Board of India based in Mumbai. It was incorporated in 1995 as the
first electronic securities depository in India with national coverage. It was
formally inaugurated on November 8, 1996.
NSDL provides Bucket of Services to Investors, Stock
Brokers, Custodians, Issuing Companies etc. through its nationwide network of
Depository Participants or DPs and Digital Platforms.
64. Which hypersonic missile has been recently tested by
North Korea?
- 'Hwasong-8'
- North Korea
- Capital: Pyongyang
- Currency: North Korean won
- Administrator: Kim Jong-un
65. Recently who has been chosen as the brand ambassador
of the National Basketball Association (NBA)?
- Ranveer Singh
- Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh has been chosen as the
brand ambassador of the National Basketball Association (NBA) of India.
66. Recently, how much loan amount has been approved by
Asian Development Bank for urban flood management in Chennai?
- $251 million
- ADB: Asian Development Bank
- Established: 1966
- HQ: Mandaluyong, Manila, Philippines
- President: Masatsugu Asakawa
67. Who has been given the 'Yidan Award' recently?
- Dr. Rukmani Banerjee
- Dr. Rukmani Banerjee is the CEO of Pratham Education
Foundation, India, and Eric.
- Dr. Rukmani Banerjee has been honored with the
'Yidan Award' by Dr. Rukmani Banerjee for her significant contribution to
the educational development of children.
- The 'Yidan Award', was instituted in the year 2016
by Dr. By Charles Chen Yidan Jain believes that education shows the right
path to society.
68. Which initiative has been recently launched by the
Ministry of Labor and Employment to promote digital skills in rural and
semi-urban areas?
- DigiSaksham
- Digital skills will be provided free of cost through
'DigiSaksham'.
- Union Minister of Labor and Employment: Shri
Bhupendra Yadav
- Such digital skills can be availed on the website (www.ncs.gov.in)
of the National Career Center (NCS) portal.
69. On which day 'International Coffee Day' was
celebrated recently?
- October 1
- The theme of 'International Coffee Day' 2021: Coffee's
Next Generation
- Every year on 1 October, "International Coffee Day" is celebrated in honor of farmers and other workers engaged in the
production of coffee-related products.
- For the first time, 'International Coffee Day' was
celebrated by Japan, after that 'International Coffee Day' started being
celebrated by the International Coffee Organization in 2015.
70. On which day 'World Vegetarian Day' was celebrated
recently?
- October 1
- World Vegetarian Day is observed every year on 1
October to raise awareness about vegetarian behavior, health, environment, and human benefits globally.
71. Recently under whose chairmanship the expert
committee of 'International Financial Services Center Authority' (IFSCA) has
been constituted?
- CK Mishra
- CK The Expert Committee of 'International Financial
Services Centers Authority' (IFSCA) constituted under the chairmanship of
Mishra will study regulatory practices in sustainable finance in major
international financial jurisdictions and recommend a robust framework for
developing world-class sustainable finance centers in IFSC.
72. Who has been named as the richest person in India in
the recently released 'Hurun India Rich List 2021'?
- Mukesh Ambani
- In the 'Hurun India Rich List 2021', Mukesh Ambani
remains as the tenth richest person in a row with a capital of ₹7,18,000
crore.
- In this list, Gautam Adani, chairman of Adani Group,
remains at the second position with a capital of Rs 5,05,900 crore.
- According to 'Hurun India Rich List 2021', there are
now a total of 237 billionaires in India as against 58 billionaires last
year.
73. On which day 'International Elderly/Older Person's
Day' was celebrated recently?
- October 1
- The theme of 'International Day of Older Persons' 2021:
'Digital Equity for All Ages'
- The government will organize the Vayu Naman program in honor
of senior citizens.
- The 'Elder Line' has been launched by the Ministry
of Social Justice and Empowerment to help elderly people.
- Government to organize Vayu Naman program in honor
of senior citizens
- Under the 'Elder Line', now elderly persons can get
the solution of their problems by talking to the toll-free number 14567.
- Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment: Dr.
Virendra Kumar
- The International Day of Older Persons is observed
every year on 1 October to raise awareness of issues affecting the
elderly, such as aging and elder abuse, and to appreciate the
contributions made by older people to society.
- For the first time, it was decided by the United
Nations General Assembly on 14 December 1990 to celebrate 'International
Day of Elderly/Older Persons'.
- United Nations (UN)
- Established: 24 October 1945
- HQ: New York
- Secretary-General: Antonio Guterres
74. Recently the Government of India has signed an
agreement with which country for cooperation in the field of health and
biomedical sciences?
- United States of America
- US President: Joe Biden (46th)
- US Capital: Washington DC
75. Recently who has been appointed as the Chairman of
Automotive Skill Development Council (ASDC)?
- Vinod Agarwal
- Automotive Skill Development Council (ASDC) is run
only by industry associations along with the Central Government and
National Skill Development Corporation which is the Sector Skill Council
for the Auto Industry. Its objective is to make the country self-reliant
for the development of the Automotive Industry and to maintain competitiveness.
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76. What is the rank of India in the recently released
'Digital Quality of Life Index 2021'?
- 59th
- Denmark has remained in the first place for the
second time in the 'Digital Quality of Life Index 2021', followed by South
Korea in second place and Finland in third place.
77. Which earth monitoring satellite has been launched
recently by the US space agency NASA?
- 'Landsat 9'
- NASA: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Established: 01 October 1958
- HQ: Washington, D.C., USA
- Administrator: Bill Nelson
78. Recently which state government has launched 'Chief
Minister Tourism Industry Sambal Yojana 2021'?
- Rajasthan
- To promote the tourism industry in the state,
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot launched 'Mukhyamantri Tourism
Industry Sambal Yojana 2021'.
- Rajasthan
- Capital: Jaipur
- Formation: 30 March 1949
- CM: Ashoke Gehlot
- Governor: Kalraj Mishra
79. Which portal has been launched recently to provide
employment opportunities for senior citizens?
- 'SACRED'
- SACRED: 'Senior Able Citizens for Re-Employment in
Dignity'
- This portal 'SACRED' created by the Ministry of
Social Justice and Empowerment was launched by Vice President Shri M.
Venkaiah Naidu.
- The theme of 'International Day of Older Persons' 2021:
'Digital Equity for All Ages'
- The government will organize the Vayu Naman program in honor
of senior citizens.
- The 'Elder Line' has been launched by the Ministry
of Social Justice and Empowerment to help elderly people.
- Government to organize Vayu Naman program in honor
of senior citizens
- Under the 'Elder Line', now elderly persons can get
the solution of their problems by talking to the toll-free number 14567.
- Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment: Dr.
Virendra Kumar
- The International Day of Older Persons is observed every
year on 1 October to raise awareness of issues affecting the elderly, such
as aging and elder abuse, and to appreciate the contributions made by
older people to society.
- For the first time, it was decided by the United
Nations General Assembly on 14 December 1990 to celebrate 'International
Day of Elderly/Older Persons'.
80. Who has been appointed as the Vice Chief of the
Indian Air Force recently?
- Sandeep Singh
- IAF: Indian Air Force
- Established: 8 October 1932
- IAF Chief/Air Chief Marshal: Vivek Ram Chaudhari
- IAF Vice-Chief: Sandeep Singh
- Air Force Day: 8 October
- IAF Motto: Touch the Sky with Glory
81. Recently who has been made the mascot of 'Namami
Gange Program'?
- Chacha Chaudhary
- The
iconic Indian superhero 'Chacha Chaudhary' has been chosen as the mascot
of the 'Namami Gange Program' under the 'National Mission for Clean Ganga'
run by the Central Government.
What is Namami Gange
Programme?
Namami Gange
Program is an Integrated Conservation Mission, approved as a 'Principal Program'
by the Central Government in June 2014, to fulfill the twin objectives of
effective abatement of pollution and conservation and rejuvenation of the
National River Ganga.
82. Recently, the Central Government has extended the
term of Chairman and Managing Director of Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited
(MTNL), what is his name?
- PK Purwar
- PK as the Chairman and Managing Director of
Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL). Purwar's tenure has been
extended for the next financial year.
- PK Purwar is holding the charge of Chairman and
Managing Director of MTNL as well as BSNL.
- MTNL: Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited
- Established: 01 April 1986
- HQ: New Delhi
- CMD: P.K. Purwar
83. Recently on which day 'Gandhi Jayanti' was celebrated
on the birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi?
- October 2
- This is the 152nd birth anniversary of Mahatma
Gandhi, a symbol of global peace, born in 1869 in Porbandar, Gujarat.
- International Day of Non-Violence is also celebrated
every year on 2nd October on the sails of the United Nations.
- October 2 is also the birth anniversary of former
Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri, who was born on October 2, 1904, in
Mughalsarai.
- Some important facts related to the Father of the
Nation Mahatma Gandhi:-
- The full name of the Father of the Nation Mahatma
Gandhi was Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi and his wife's name was Kasturba
Gandhi.
- His mother's name was Putlibai Gandhi and his father's
name was Karamchand Gandhi.
- 1915: Back to India from South Africa
- 1917: Establishment of Sabarmati Ashram
- 1917: Champaran Satyagraha started
- 1920-22: Non-Cooperation Movement
- 1930: Dandi (Salt) March
- 1942: Quit India Movement
- 1948: Death of Mahatma Gandhi, Father of the Nation
84. Recently who has become the first Indian woman
cricketer to score 100 runs in Test cricket on Australian soil?
- Smriti Mandhana
- BCCI: Board of Control for Cricket in India
- Established: 04 December 1928
- President: Saurav Ganguly
- Secretary: Jai Shah
85. On which day 'World Farm Animal Day' (WDFA) was
celebrated recently?
- October 2
- World Farm Animal Day (WDFA) is observed every year
on 2 October at the initiative of the International Animal Welfare
Organization and World Animal Protection to highlight the unnecessary
suffering and death of all animals that are reared and slaughtered for
food. is done.
86. Which organization has been honored with the 'Right
Livelihood Award 2021' recently?
- LIFE
- LIFE: Legal Initiatives for Forest and Environment
- 'LIFE' is an environmental organization based in
Delhi.
- The Right Livelihood Award is also known as Sweden's
alternative Nobel Prize.
- This organization (LIFE) has been selected for the
'Right Livelihood Award 2021' for helping vulnerable communities to
protect their livelihoods and claim their right to a clean environment.
87. Recently who has been selected for the 'Global
Leadership Award 2021'?
- Shiv Nadar
- Shiv Nadar, Founder and Honorary Chairman of HCL
Technologies Limited, and Mallika Srinivasan, Chairman and Managing
Director of Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited (TAFE) have been selected
for the 'Global Leadership Award 2021'.
88. On which day 'Wildlife Week 2021' is being celebrated
recently?
- 2 to 8 October 2021
- Every year between October 2 to 8, 'Wildlife Week'
is celebrated with the aim of protecting and conserving the flora and
fauna of India.
89. Recently who has been appointed as the new Managing
Director and CEO of rating agency 'Crisil'?
- Amish Mehta
- 'Crisil' is an Indian rating agency that was
established in 1987 and is headquartered in Mumbai.
90. Recently the famous Indian hockey player has
announced his retirement, what is his name?
- S.V. Sunil
- Indian men's hockey team S.V. Sunil and Virendra
Lakra have announced their retirement from the hockey game.
- 'Hockey India' replaced 'Indian Hockey Federation'
(1925-2008)
- Hockey India Established: 2009
- HQ: New Delhi
- President: Gyanandro Nigombam
91. Which Bollywood actress has recently been named as
the brand ambassador of the Uttar Pradesh government's 'One District One Product'
(ODOP) scheme?
- Kangana Ranaut
- With the aim of promoting self-reliant India, the UP
government has launched the 'One District One Product' (ODOP) scheme to
create product-specific traditional industrial centers in all 75 districts
of the state.
- Uttar Pradesh
- Capital: Lucknow
- CM: Yogi Aditya Nath
- Governor: Anandiben Patel
92. Where was the world's largest 'Khadi National Flag'
hoisted recently?
- Leh
- The world's largest national flag made of Khadi
cloth was found in Leh, Ladakh, on the occasion of the birth anniversary
of the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, on 2 October 2021.
- Many schemes are being run in the country with the
aim of promoting Khadi-made clothes.
93. What is the name of the well-known television actor
who passed away recently?
- Ghanshyam Nayak
- Ghanshyam Nayak has made his unforgettable identity
in the famous TV serial Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah.
94. Recently who has been appointed as the first female
prime minister of Tunisia?
- Najla Bouden Romdhane
- Tunisia
- Capital: Tunis
- Currency: Tunisian Dinar
- PM: Najla Bouden Romdhane
- President: Kais Saied
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