1-10 October Flashcards
(84 cards)
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“Seafarers: at the core of shipping’s future” is the theme of which day, celebrated on 30 September? [A] World Seafarers Day [B] World Maritime Day [C] World Oceanography Day [D] World Fishery Day
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Correct Answer: B [World Maritime Day]
Notes:
The International Maritime Organization is a specialised agency of the United Nations responsible for regulating shipping. It is headquartered at London.
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India unveiled a ‘National Action Plan for Dog Mediated Rabies Elimination’(NAPRE), to eliminate rabies by which year? [A] 2025 [B] 2027 [C] 2030 [D] 2032
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Correct Answer: C [2030]
Notes:
India unveiled a ‘National Action Plan for Dog Mediated Rabies Elimination’(NAPRE) by 2030. It has been drafted by the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) in consultation with the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying.
World Rabies Day is observed on September 28. NAPRE is based on 5 major pillars – political will, sustained funding, intersectoral planning, coordination and review, community planning, and operational research.
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Aapda Mitra Scheme, which was seen in the news recently, is implemented by which Union Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Defence
[B] Ministry of Home Affairs
[C] Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
[D] Ministry of MSME
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Home Affairs]
Notes:
Aapda Mitra Scheme is being implemented by Union Home Affairs Ministry. Home Minister Amit Shah recently released the training manual of Aapda Mitra Scheme and plan documents of Aapda Mitra and Common Alerting Protocol.
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Which country has recently announced a multibillion-euro Defence deal with France? [A] Greece [B] Turkey [C] Italy [D] Spain
A
Correct Answer: A [Greece]
Notes:
France and Greece announced a multibillion-euro Defence deal, which includes the decision of Greece to buy three French warships.
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Legal Initiative for Forest and Environment (LIFE), which received 2021 Right Livelihood Award, is based in which state/UT? [A] Hyderabad [B] Delhi [C] Chennai [D] Gandhi Nagar
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Correct Answer: B [Delhi]
Notes:
Delhi-based environmental organisation Legal Initiative for Forest and Environment (LIFE) has received the 2021 Right Livelihood Award.
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CIPET: Institute of Petrochemicals Technology has been inaugurated with which city? [A] Gandhi Nagar [B] Jaipur [C] Chennai [D] Hyderabad
A
Correct Answer: B [Jaipur]
Notes:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated CIPET: Institute of Petrochemicals Technology, Jaipur through video conference.
The Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering & Technology (CIPET), formerly called as the Central Institute of Plastics Engineering & Technology, was established in 1968 by India with the assistance of United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) at Chennai.
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The Cabinet approved the continuation of the National Export Insurance Account (NEIA) scheme till which year? [A] 2022-23 [B] 2023-24 [C] 2024-25 [D] 2025-26
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Correct Answer: D [2025-26]
Notes:
The Cabinet approved the continuation of the National Export Insurance Account (NEIA) scheme. The Government has announced an infusion of Rs 1,650 crore grant-in-aid over five years from FY 2021-2022 to FY 2025-2026.
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Which institution released the report titled ‘Transforming Food Systems for Rural Prosperity’? [A] IFAD [B] FAO [C] NABARD [D] NITI Aayog
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Correct Answer: A [IFAD]
Notes:
United Nations International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has recently released a report titled ‘Transforming Food Systems for Rural Prosperity’.
The report recommended several concrete actions to be taken by governments and policymakers. It said that the Global food systems need a huge revolution, in a more inclusive, fair and sustainable way. As per the report, Food systems are responsible for 37 per cent of greenhouse gas emissions and also highly vulnerable to a changing climate.
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Najla Bouden Romdhane, is the first female Prime Minister of which country? [A] Tunisia [B] Turkey [C] Greece [D] Cuba
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Correct Answer: A [Tunisia]
Notes:
Najla Bouden Romdhane has been named Tunisia’s first female prime minister. Before two months President Kais Saied assumed executive authority, sacked the prime minister and suspended parliament.
The President had said that during the emergency period, the government would be responsible to the president. Hence, the new Prime Minister would have less direct power than previous Prime Ministers.
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Which institution has developed the first alternative to corneal transplantation in India? [A] AIIMS [B] JIPMER [C] IIT- Hyderabad [D] NIT- Tiruchirappalli
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Correct Answer: C [IIT- Hyderabad]
Notes:
Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad (IIT-Hyderabad) researchers have recently developed an alternative to corneal transplantation.
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Lucy Mission, which was seen in the news recently, is associated with which space agency? [A] ISRO [B] NASA [C] Blue Origin [D] SpaceX.
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Correct Answer:B [NASA]
Notes:
Lucy is a mission of the USA’s NASA, to study Jupiter’s Trojan asteroids. This is set to provide new insights into the solar system’s formation 4.5 billion years ago
The probe is named Lucy after an ancient fossil that provided insights into the evolution of human species. It is set to be launched on October 16 from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. It will have a 12-year journey to eight different asteroids- one in the Main Belt between Mars and Jupiter and seven Trojans.
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What does ‘P’ stand for in the PCA Framework, related with the Reserve Bank of India? [A] Public [B] Private [C] Prompt [D] Priority
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Correct Answer: C [Prompt]
Notes:
Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) refers to the watchlist of weak banks, by the Reserve Bank of India. The regulator imposes restrictions like curbs on lending among others, on such banks.
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Mont Blanc, which was seen in the news recently, is the highest peak in which mountain range? [A] Himalayas [B] Alps [C] Andes [D] Mount Everest
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Correct Answer: B [Alps]
Notes:
Mont Blanc is the highest mountain in the Alps and Western Europe. The summit of the Mont Blanc peak, has shrunk by two metres over the past 20 years.
Recently, surveyors including experts and high mountain guides measured the peak and announced its new measurements. It has reached an official height of 4,807.81 metres above sea level. The official height has been on a downward slide for over a decade. The highest reading was 4,810.9 metres in 2007.
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‘Prashasan Gaon ke Sang’, is an initiative of which Indian state/UT? [A] Gujarat [B] Punjab [C] Rajasthan [D] Haryana
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Correct Answer: C [Rajasthan]
Notes:
The state government of Rajasthan has launched a campaign named ‘Prashasan Gaon ke Sang’.
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National Research Centre on Yak (NRCY) is located in which state/UT? [A] Ladakh [B] Arunachal Pradesh [C] Sikkim [D] Uttarakhand
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Correct Answer: B [Arunachal Pradesh]
Notes:
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has approved a credit plan for Yaks. The scheme was developed by the National Research Centre on Yak (NRCY) at Dirang in Arunachal Pradesh. The NRCY functions under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).
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Who is the head of the expert group on minimum wages and national-floor wages? [A] SP Mukherjee [B] JK Ghosh [C] GP Samanta [D] Kshatrapati Shivaji
A
Correct Answer: A [SP Mukherjee]
Notes:
The expert group on minimum wages and national-floor wages has been reconstituted under economist and statistician SP Mukherjee.
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What per cent of India’s exports is contributed by MSMEs, approximately? [A] 30 [B] 40 [C] 50 [D] 60
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Correct Answer: B [40]
Notes:
India has more than 63 million MSMEs. They account for nearly 40 per cent of India’s exports, about 6.11 per cent of the country’s manufacturing GDP. MSMEs contribute to 24.63 per cent of
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Hwasong-8, which was seen in the news recently, is a new hypersonic missile tested by which country? [A] China [B] Japan [C] Israel [D] North Korea
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Correct Answer: D [North Korea]
Notes:
North Korea has claimed that it successfully tested a new hypersonic missile called Hwasong-8. This technology allows missiles to be pre-fuelled and then sent to the field.
Days after the hypersonic missile, North Korea said it test-fired a new anti-aircraft missile. This marks the country’s fourth weapons test in under a month. North Korea also said that its weapons are needed for self-defence.
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Who took charge as the Chief Hydrographer to the Government of India? [A] Adhir Arora [B] Vinay Badhwar [C] Gaurav Arya [D] R K Mathur
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Correct Answer: A [Adhir Arora]
Notes:
Vice Admiral Adhir Arora, NM has taken charge as the Chief Hydrographer to the Government of India. He succeeded Vice Admiral Vinay Badhwar, AVSM, NM who superannuated in this month
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SAGE and SACRED, which were seen in the news, are new portals associated with which segment of population? [A] Old Age People [B] Children [C] Women [D] Trans Gender People
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Correct Answer: A [Old Age People]
Notes:
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment organised VAYO NAMAN Programme on the occasion of International Day of Older Persons. Vice President Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu presented Vayoshreshtha Samman-2021 to senior citizens.
Vice President also launched two portals – SAGE (Seniorcare Aging Growth Engine) and SACRED (Senior Able Citizens for Re-Employment in Dignity).
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‘Chacha Chaudhary’ has been declared as the mascot of which programme in India? [A] Swachh Bharat 2.0 [B] SAUBHAGYA [C] Namami Gange Programme [D] PM Ujjwala Yojana
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Correct Answer: C [Namami Gange Programme]
Notes:
National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) announced that Chacha Chaudhary, the popular comic book character, has been declared as a mascot of Namami Gange Programme.
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Which country has recently declared a state of emergency in the prison system? [A] India [B] USA [C] Cuba [D] Ecuador
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Correct Answer: D [Ecuador]
Notes:
The President of Ecuador has recently declared a state of emergency in the prison system of the country. This decision is followed by a prison massacre event in which more than 115 prison inmates are reported dead.
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Where is the ‘Kilauea volcano’ located? [A] South Africa [B] Hawaii [C] Canada [D] Madagascar
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Correct Answer: B [Hawaii ]
Notes:
Kilauea – one of the most active volcanoes on earth is located in the Hawaii islands. The volcano has recently started to erupt, raising the alert level to “warning” and the aviation code being changed to “red” in the region
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Who has been appointed as the first Director General of the Ordnance Directorate? [A] S Vaidhyanathan [B] ER Sheikh [C] M Sathyan [D] Dr.C.Sylendra Babu
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Correct Answer: B [ER Sheikh]
Notes:
Senior IOFS officer ER Sheikh has assumed charge as the first director general of the Ordnance Directorate. The Ordnance Directorate is a newly created entity to replace the Ordnance Factory Board (OFB).
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Shiv Nadar and Mallika Srinivasan who have been chosen for the 2021 Global Leadership Award by USIBC, are associated with which organisations respectively?
[A] HCL and TAFE
[B] ICICI and HCL
[C] TATA and IOCL
[D] Infosys and TCS
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Correct Answer: A [HCL and TAFE]
Notes:
Indian industrialists Shiv Nadar – founder of HCL Technologies and Mallika Srinivasan – chairperson of TAFE have been selected for 2021 Global Leadership Award by US India Business Council (USIBC).
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“Bal Raksha Kit” is an immunity boosting medicine developed by which organisation?
[A] AIIMS
[B] IIT Bombay
[C] AIIA
[D] DRDO
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Correct Answer: C [AIIA]
Notes:
The All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), under the aegis Union Ayush Ministry has developed an immunity booster kit for children named “Bal Raksha Kit”, which can be consumed by children upto the age of 16 years. This can be undertaken by the children till the time vaccine is available for COVID 19 disease.
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LORROS, which is in news recently, is a system associated with which field?
[A] Agriculture
[B] Surveillance
[C] Artificial Intelligence
[D] Finance
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Correct Answer: B [Surveillance]
Notes:
LORROS stands for Long Range Reconnaissance and Observation System, which is a sensor system to provide for long-range day-time and night-time surveillance. It is used by the national security forces like the Indian Army, to counter infiltration
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India has recently signed “Terms of Reference for the Conduct of Navy-to-Navy Talks” with which country?
[A] China
[B] USA
[C] Australia
[D] Japan
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Correct Answer: C [Australia]
Notes:
The Indian Navy had signed the “Joint Guidance for the India – Australia Navy to Navy Relationship” on 18th August 2021, following which India has signed Terms of Reference for the Conduct of Navy-to-Navy Talks” with Australia.
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In which year UPI was launched by the NPCI in India?
[A] 2010
[B] 2013
[C] 2016
[D] 2018
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Correct Answer: C [2016]
Notes:
Unified Payments Interface (UPI) is a system operated by the NPCI (National Payments Corporation of India), which permits multiple bank accounts to be operated in a single application. It was launched by NPCI in the year 2016.
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What is the theme for the tiger rallies which commenced on 2nd October across 51 tiger reserves in India?
[A] Amrut Bharat
[B] India for Tigers – A Rally on Wheels
[C] Atma Nirbhar Tigers
[D] Tiger on Wheels
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Correct Answer: B [India for Tigers – A Rally on Wheels]
Notes:
The Union Minister for Environment Forest and Climate Change Shri. Bhupender Yadav has launched tiger rallies in 51 reserves in the country, under the theme “India for Tigers – A Rally on Wheels”. This is a part of ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ celebrations in India
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Mitra Shakti is a joint Army exercise between India and which country?
[A] Nepal
[B] Bangladesh
[C] Sri Lanka
[D] France
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Correct Answer: C [Sri Lanka]
Notes:
The Armies of India and Sri Lanka are set to participate in the 12-day military exercise – “Mitra Shakti”, which would be held in Combat Training School in Sri Lanka’s Ampara. This is the 8th edition of the joint military exercise between the two countries.
India would be represented by a contingent of 120 personnel. This exercise is aimed to promote close coordination and interoperability among the two military forces.
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The famous ‘World Expo’ is hosted by which city from October 2021 to March 2022?
[A] Dubai
[B] Abu Dhabi
[C] Doha
[D] Muscat
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Correct Answer: A [Dubai]
Notes:
The Dubai Expo 2020, the world’s biggest trade and commerce exhibition would run for a period of 6 months from 1 October to 31 March 2022. This World Expo hosted by Dubai, United Arab Emirates, has the theme, ‘Connecting Minds, Creating the Future’
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Who is the head of the expert panel set up by the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA), on sustainable finance?
[A] Urjit Patel
[B] C K Mishra
[C] Abhijeet Banerjee
[D] Jean Drèze
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Correct Answer: B [C K Mishra]
Notes:
The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has set up an expert panel headed by former Enviornment and Forest Secretary C K Mishra to suggest a framework to develop a world-class sustainable finance hub at IFSC.
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What is the name of the fund launched recently for collecting contributions for providing tap water connection?
[A] Rashtriya Jal Jeevan Kosh
[B] Bharat Jal Kosh
[C] Atma Nirbhar Jal Kosh
[D] Humara Jal Jeevan Kosh
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Correct Answer: A [Rashtriya Jal Jeevan Kosh]
Notes:
Prime Minister recehntly virtually launched the Jal Jeevan Mission mobile application. It contains all details about the mission including the number of households that received water, quality of water etc. The application aims to improve awareness among stakeholders and for more transparency and accountability of schemes under the Jal Jeevan mission.
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CLAP Mission, which was seen in the news recently, is a scheme launched by which Indian state/UT?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Kerala
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Goa
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Correct Answer: C [Andhra Pradesh]
Notes:
Clean Andhra Pradesh (CLAP), is an initiative of the Andhra Pradesh government launched by Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Gandhi Jayanti. It aims to make the state clean with public participation.
Under the Clean Andhra Pradesh (CLAP) mission, over 4000 garbage collecting vehicles will be deployed across 13 districts in the state. The state government will distribute 3 colour coded dustbins (Red, Green and Blue) to all 40 lakh households. People ought to use them for waste disposal after segregating the waste.
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Which institution released a discussion paper titled ‘India’s Path to Power: Strategy in a World Adrift’?
[A] NITI Aayog
[B] Centre for Policy Research
[C] NCAER
[D] ORF
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Correct Answer: B [Centre for Policy Research]
Notes:
A discussion document titled ‘India’s Path to Power: Strategy in a World Adrift’ was released by Delhi-based Centre for Policy Research. The policymakers include former NSA Shivshankar Menon.
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Who is the Patron-in-Chief of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA)?
[A] President of India
[B] Prime Minister of India
[C] Chief Justice of India
[D] Comptroller and Auditor General
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Correct Answer: C [Chief Justice of India]
Notes:
The Chief Justice of India (CJI), is also the Patron-in-chief of the National Legal Services Authority.
Recently, the six-week-long ‘The Pan India Legal Awareness and Outreach Campaign’ by NALSA was launched at Vigyan Bhavan. It was inaugurated by President Ram Nath Kovind on the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi’s birth anniversary.
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What is the name of the cyclone that hit Oman and is an offspring of the cyclone Gulab?
[A] Shaheen
[B] Fakit
[C] Gulmuhar
[D] Tez
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Correct Answer: A [Shaheen]
Notes:
The Tropical Cyclone Shaheen has hit the coast of Oman and has caused human and material damage in the region. This cyclone is an offspring of the cyclone Gulab which had a devastating impact on the east coast of India in late September 2021.
The remnant of cyclone Gulab along with the low-pressure region over Gujarat had gained strength to form the new cyclone Shaheen
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‘DAY NRLM’ scheme is implemented by which ministry?
[A] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
[B] Ministry of Agriculture
[C] Ministry of Women and Child Development
[D] Ministry of Rural Development
Correct Answer: D [Ministry of Rural Development]
Notes:
The Deendayal Antayodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY NRLM) is a flagship scheme launched by the Union Ministry of Rural Development in the year 2011, which creates an institutional platform for rural poor and enhance their livelihood.
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Abiy Ahmed, has been sworn in as the Prime Minister of which country?
[A] Israel
[B] Iran
[C] Ethiopia
[D] Venezuela
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Correct Answer: C [Ethiopia]
Notes:
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has been sworn in for a new five-year term. The government has been facing a lot of challenges, including a long conflict in the northern region of Tigray
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Which state has provided Rs 445 Cr to DISCOMs, to prevent Elephant Electrocution?
[A] Kerala
[B] Odisha
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: B [Odisha]
Notes:
The Odisha government has provided ₹445.75 crore to distribution companies (DISCOMs) to increase the ground clearance of electrical networks. The DISCOMs would replace bare conductors in elephant corridors.
According to the Wildlife Society of Orissa (WSO), 862 elephants have lost their lives between April 2010 August 2021. It also highlights that as many as 135, or nearly 16% of those elephants died due to electrocution
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David Julius and Ardem Patapoutian, who were in the news recently, are the winners of which award?
[A] Man Booker Prize
[B] Abel Prize
[C] Nobel Prize
[D] Fields Medal
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Correct Answer: C [Nobel Prize]
Notes:
2021 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been announced to two joint winners, David Julius and Ardem Patapoutian.
The award has been given for their discoveries of receptors for temperature and touch that gives the ability to sense heat, cold and touch needed for survival. David Julius is a professor with the School of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco. Ardem Patapoutian is an immigrant, is a Professor in the Department of Neuroscience at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute.
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Sweet Revolution, NBHM scheme are associated with which product?
[A] Sugarcane
[B] Honey
[C] Fruits
[D] Palm
Correct Answer: B [Honey]
Notes:
National Beekeeping & Honey Mission (NBHM), which was announced for three years (2020-21 to 2022-23), aims for the development of scientific beekeeping in the country to achieve the goal of ‘Sweet Revolution’.
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Padmaja Chunduru, former MD & CEO of Indian Bank, has been appointed as the new MD & CEO of which organisation?
[A] SEBI MF
[B] NSDL
[C] SBI
[D] LIC
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Correct Answer: B [NSDL]
Notes:
Padmaja Chunduru has been appointed managing director and chief executive officer (MD & CEO) of National Securities Depositories (NSDL).
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‘Central Institute of Fisheries Technology’ is located in which state/UT?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Kerala
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Gujarat
Correct Answer: B [Kerala]
Notes:
The Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (CIFT) was set up in 1957 in Cochin. It is the first and only national center where research in all disciplines relating to fishing and fish processing is undertaken.
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What is the theme of the ‘International Day of Older Persons’ 2021?
[A] Digital Equity for All Ages
[B] Respect and Love for Elders
[C] Empathy and Equity
[D] Fair Treatment to all Elders
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Correct Answer: A [Digital Equity for All Ages]
Notes:
‘International Day of Older Persons’ is celebrated every year on October 1. The aim of the day is to spread awareness about the need for health facilities and social care for elderly.
On 14 December 1990, the United Nations General Assembly declared October 1 as the International Day of Older Persons. The theme for 2021 is “Digital Equity for All Ages” which highlights the need for access and participation in the digital world by older persons.
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AMRUT 2.0 and SBM-U 2.0, which were launched recently, com under which Union Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Agriculture
[B] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
[C] Ministry of MSME
[D] Ministry of Home Affairs
Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs]
Notes:
Recently Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban (SBM-U) 2.0 and Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) 2.0. The schemes would be implemented by Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, like their previous versions.
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When is the International Translation Day celebrated every year?
[A] September 30
[B] October 1
[C] October 2
[D] October 3
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Correct Answer: A [September 30]
Notes:
Every year, the 30th September is celebrated as the International Translation Day. This day is chosen to remember the Bible translator St. Jerome, who is considered the father of translators.
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Who has become the first Indian Woman cricketer to score a century in Australia?
[A] Smriti Mandhana
[B] Mithali Raj
[C] Shafali Verma
[D] Punam Raut
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Correct Answer: A [Smriti Mandhana]
Notes:
Indian ace woman cricketer Smriti Mandhana has created a new record by becoming the very first Indian woman to score a century in Australia. The previously held record in this regard was 58 runs in the second innings of the Melbourne Test in 1991.
Mandhana scored 127 runs off 216 balls, which included 22 boundaries and a six
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Edayur and Kuttiattoor, which were in news recently, belongs to which state?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Kerala
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: C [Kerala]
Notes:
Edayur Chilli and Kuttiattoor Mango of the state of Kerala have received Geographical Indication tag (GI Tag) recently.
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Which organization publishes the “Model Lists of Essential Medicines”?
[A] AIIMS
[B] IMA
[C] WHO
[D] FAO
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Correct Answer: C [WHO]
Notes:
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recently published the latest edition of “Model Lists of Essential Medicines and Essential Medicines for Children”. The new list has prioritized access to diabetes and cancer treatments.
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When is the ‘World Animal Day’ observed every year?
[A] October 3
[B] October 4
[C] October 5
[D] October 6
Correct Answer: B [October 4]
Notes:
The ‘World Animal Day’ is observed every year on October 4, the feast day of Francis of Assisi, who is regarded as the patron saint of animals.
The day was celebrated for the first time in the year 1925 by cynologist Heinrich Zimmermann to address the plight of animals and begin work towards their protection — both in the wild and domestic world. World Animal Day was started globally during a world protection organisation conference in Florence, Italy in 1931.
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What are ‘Pandora Papers’ which is seen in the news recently?
[A] Paper manufactured in Italy
[B] Eco friendly paper
[C] Documents revealing undisclosed wealth and tax avoidance
[D] Documents related to Bitcoin
Correct Answer: C [Documents revealing undisclosed wealth and tax avoidance]
Notes:
The Pandora Papers, which is in the news recently are documents on hidden wealth, tax avoidance and money laundering by famous personalities across the globe. The data in this regard has been obtained by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists and more than 140 media organisations are working on the people who are involved in money laundering.
These documents reveal the complex network of companies set up across the globe to evade taxation.
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“Ponte di Ferro”, which has collapsed recently, is situated in which country?
[A] Germany
[B] France
[C] Italy
[D] Greece
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Correct Answer: C [Italy]
Notes:
A framed iron bridge named “Ponte di Ferro” also known as “Ponte dell’ Industria” located in Rome, Italy has been completely damaged by a fire. The bridge collapsed and plunged into the River Tiber.
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“Azadi@75 – New Urban India” – the Urban conclave was inaugurated in which city?
[A] Mumbai
[B] New Delhi
[C] Varanasi
[D] Lucknow
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Correct Answer: D [Lucknow]
Notes:
The Prime Minister of India Shri. Narendra Modi has inaugurated the “Azadi@75 – New Urban India” – an urban conclave cum expo at Lucknow.
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The Headquarters of the ‘National Road Safety Board’ is in which Indian city?
[A] Mumbai
[B] New Delhi
[C] Aurangabad
[D] Kolkata
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Correct Answer: B [New Delhi]
Notes:
The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has notified the constitution of National Road Safety Board. The Board will be responsible for promoting road safety, innovation and adoption of new technology, and regulation of traffic and motor vehicles.
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‘Swechha’ programme is an initiative of which Indian state/UT?
[A] Telangana
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Karnataka
[D] Madhya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Andhra Pradesh]
Notes:
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy will launch the ‘Swechha’ programme, which aims to promote the health and hygiene of women and adolescent girls.
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India’s first e-fish market app ‘Fishwaale’ has been launched in which state/UT?
[A] West Bengal
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Assam
[D] Kerala
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Correct Answer: C [Assam]
Notes:
Assam Fisheries Ministry recently launched an application, stated to be India’s first e-fish market app named ‘Fishwaale’.
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Pamban railway bridge, which was seen in the news recently, is located in which state/UT?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Kerala
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] West Bengal
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Correct Answer: A [Tamil Nadu]
Notes:
Indian Railways had begun the construction work on the new 2.05 km Pamban railway bridge in Mandapam, which will connect Rameswaram to the mainland in Tamil Nadu.
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“MITRA” scheme announced in Budget 2021-22 is associated with which sector?
[A] Defence
[B] Textile
[C] Automobile
[D] Medicine
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Correct Answer: B [Textile]
Notes:
The PM Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (MITRA) was announced in the Union Budget 2021-22 for growth of the textile sector and place India as a global leader in Textiles.
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Mette Frederiksen, who visited India recently, is the Prime Minister of which country?
[A] Finland
[B] Denmark
[C] France
[D] Australia
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Correct Answer: B [Denmark]
Notes:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Danish counterpart Mette Frederiksen held bilateral talks at Hyderabad House.
Frederiksen, who arrived on a three-day visit, will hold talks with President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Earlier, Frederiksen met External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. Over 200 Danish companies are present in India and around 60 Indian companies are present in Denmark
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What is the abbreviation of DeFi, which was seen in the news recently?
[A] Decentralised Fibre
[B] Decentralised Finance
[C] Developmental Finance
[D] Development Fibre
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Correct Answer: B [Decentralised Finance]
Notes:
DeFi stands for Decentralised finance. Defi is the financial ecosystem built on blockchain applications that can used for any financial activity.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is looking to warn on DeFi (decentralised finance) applications and projects. As per media reports, RBI has sought legal advice on their workings. India doesn’t have any regulation to deal with cryptocurrencies as well as DeFi, at present.
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After RBI’s October Monetary Policy Committee Meeting, what is the Repo rate?
[A] 4.5 %
[B] 4.25%
[C] 4.00%
[D] 3.75%
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Correct Answer: C [4.00%]
Notes:
Reserve Bank of India (RBI)’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) kept the key lending rate — repo rate unchanged at 4 per cent for the eighth time in a row.
Reverse repo rate remained unchanged at 3.5 per cent. The policy stance will also kept unchanged at ‘accommodative’. The accommodative stance is voted for, as long as necessary to sustain growth on a durable basis, while ensuring that inflation remains within the target. RBI also retained FY22 GDP growth forecast at 9.5 per cent.
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Which central armed police force of India secures the Nepal and Bhutan borders?
[A] Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)
[B] ITBP
[C] CRPF
[D] Assam Rifles
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Correct Answer: A [Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)]
Notes:
Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), a central armed police force, secures the Nepal and Bhutan borders. The border forces of India and Nepal will conduct regular joint patrolling along the border to control trans-border crimes, smuggling of arms, human trafficking and other areas of concern.
The fifth annual coordination meeting between SSB and Armed Police Force, Nepal concluded recently. The help desk established by APF and the SSB at transit points of the border would continue to facilitate the movement of citizens
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How many countries are part of the Central Asian Flyway (CAF)?
[A] 30
[B] 40
[C] 50
[D] 60
```
Correct Answer: A [30]
Notes:
The two-day Online Meeting of Range countries began to strengthen the conservation actions for migratory birds and their habitats in the Central Asian Flyway.
Central Asian Flyway (CAF) covers a large area of Eurasia between the Arctic and Indian Oceans. This area comprises several important migration routes of birds. There are 30 countries under the Central Asian Flyway, including India. India organised two-day online meeting on 6th -7th October 2021 with CAF Range Countries.
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Which Indian state/UT has launched the ‘State Capability Forum’?
[A] Assam
[B] Meghalaya
[C] Odisha
[D] Telangana
```
Correct Answer: B [Meghalaya]
Notes:
Meghalaya has recently launched the Meghalaya State Capability Forum. It is initiated under the ongoing State Capability Enhancement Project (SCEP).
Meghalaya State Capability Forum will include bi-monthly events, attended by public officials, academia and civil society members. Each event will focus on a theme of importance for Meghalaya’s development
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Abdulrazak Gurnah, who won the 2021 Nobel Prize, belongs to which country?
[A] Israel
[B] Tanzania
[C] USA
[D] Australia
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Correct Answer: B [Tanzania]
Notes:
Tanzanian novelist Abdulrazak Gurnah won the 2021 Nobel Prize for his compassionate literary works on colonialism and refugees.
Abdulrazak Gurnah was born in 1948 and grew up on the island of Zanzibar in the Indian Ocean but arrived in England as a refugee at the end of the 1960’s. He was a professor of English and Postcolonial Literatures at the University of Kent, Canterbury and has published ten novels and several short stories.
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What is the name of the application launched by the Union Shipping Ministry to promote transparency in port-related information?
[A] AtmaNirbhar Port
[B] MyPort
[C] Bharat Port
[D] Port in Hand
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Correct Answer: B [MyPort]
Notes:
Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal recently launched a port mobile application called ‘MyPortApp’ in Kolkata.
The Application is aimed at promoting transparency and easy access to port-related information. The app includes all details digitally and monitors the operations of ports virtually.
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Which organisation delivered the heaviest ever semi-cryogenic propellant tank (SC120- LOX) to ISRO?
[A] DRDO
[B] HAL
[C] BHEL
[D] NSIL
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Correct Answer: B [HAL]
Notes:
The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has delivered the heaviest semi-cryogenic propellant tank (SC120- LOX) ever fabricated to the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO).
The tank will be used in the Mk-III launch vehicle for future missions. The semi-cryo-liquid oxygen (LOX) tank is to be used in the existing Mk-III launch vehicle. HAL had delivered the biggest ever cryogenic Liquid Hydrogen tank (C32-LH2), last year.
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Which Ministry recently released the “Framework for Implementation of Market Based Economic Despatch (MBED)”
[A] Home Ministry
[B] Defence Ministry
[C] Power Ministry
[D] Consumer Affairs Ministry
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Correct Answer: C [Power Ministry]
Notes:
The Union Ministry of Power has recently released the “Framework for Implementation of Market Based Economic Despatch (MBED) Phase 1”. This framework aims to lower the cost of power purchase to consumers.
Under this framework, the state distribution companies (DISCOMs) will now be able to plan power purchases from the day-ahead market at power exchanges.
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I-Sprint’21 is a FinTech Hackathon Series launched by?
[A] RBI
[B] SEBI
[C] NPCI
[D] IFSCA
```
Correct Answer: D [IFSCA]
Notes:
The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) along with GIFT city has launched the FinTech Hackathon Series named “I-Sprint’21”. The first series of the Hackathon is “Sprint01: BankTech” with special focus on Banking.
The IFSCA was established in April 202 under the provision of IFSCA Act 2019. It is headquartered at GIFT City – Gandhinagar.
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“Ponte di Ferro”, which has collapsed recently, is situated in which country?
[A] Germany
[B] France
[C] Italy
[D] Greece
```
Correct Answer: C [Italy]
Notes:
A framed iron bridge named “Ponte di Ferro” also known as “Ponte dell’ Industria” located in Rome, Italy has been completely damaged by a fire. The bridge collapsed and plunged into the River Tiber.
This bridge was opened in 1863 and connects the densely populated Ostiense and Portuense regions. This is one of the very few iron bridges in the city as most of the others are made of stone.
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Comprehensive Handicrafts Cluster Development Scheme (CHCDS) is a scheme of which Union Ministry?
[A] Ministry of MSME
[B] Ministry of Textiles
[C] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
[D] Ministry of Rural Development
```
Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Textiles]
Notes:
The Ministry of Textiles has approved continuation of Comprehensive Handicrafts Cluster Development Scheme (CHCDS) with a total outlay of ₹160 crore. The scheme will now continue up to March 2026.
Under the scheme, infrastructural support, market access, design and technology up-gradation support are provided to handicraft artisans.
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‘The State of Climate Services 2021: Water report’ has been released by which organisation?
[A] WMO
[B] FAO
[C] NITI Aayog
[D] NABARD
```
Correct Answer: A [WMO]
Notes:
World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has recently released a report titled ‘The State of Climate Services 2021: Water report’.
The report was coordinated by WMO and includes input from more than 20 international organizations, development agencies and scientific institutions. As per the report, some 3.6 billion people globally had inadequate access to water for one month per year in 2018, which is expected to surpass five billion by 2050.
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Pamban railway bridge, which was seen in the news recently, is located in which state/UT?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Kerala
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] West Bengal
```
Correct Answer: A [Tamil Nadu]
Notes:
Indian Railways had begun the construction work on the new 2.05 km Pamban railway bridge in Mandapam, which will connect Rameswaram to the mainland in Tamil Nadu.
The Ministry of Railways announced that this bridge will be operational from March next year. The new 2-km-long bridge, linking the island of Rameswaram in the Arabian Sea to the mainland, is set to replace the existing 104-year-old bridge. IT will have a 63-metre stretch, that will lift up vertically to allow passage to small ships.
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Which organization has released the “State of the World’s Children 2021” report?
[A] WHO
[B] AIIMS
[C] UNICEF
[D] UNESCO
```
Correct Answer: C [UNICEF]
Notes:
“The State of the World’s Children” is a flagship report published by UNICEF. It has recently published the report for the year 2021, in which it has stressed on mental health of children.
The report has called for “commitment, communication and action” to promote good mental health among children and also to provide care for children facing the greatest challenges.
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What is the theme for this year’s “World Teacher’s Day”?
[A] We care for Teachers
[B] Support for Teachers
[C] Teachers at the heart of education recovery
[D] Teachers to be taught
Correct Answer: C [Teachers at the heart of education recovery]
Notes:
Every year, 5th October is celebrated as the World Teachers’ Day by UNESCO. This was introduced in 1994 to recognize Teacher’s contributions to shape the world.
This year, World Teacher’s Day is celebrated under the theme “Teachers at the heart of education recovery”. This theme stresses the support which teachers require to make education recovery from COVID disruption.
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Jim Corbett National Park, which was seen in the news recently, is located in which state?
[A] Uttarakhand
[B] Bihar
[C] West Bengal
[D] Andhra Pradesh
```
Correct Answer: A [Uttarakhand ]
Notes:
Jim Corbett National Park is a world-renowned tiger reserve in Uttarakhand. It was seen in the news recently, Union Minister of State for Forest and Environment Ashwini Kumar Choubey announced that it may be renamed as Ramganga National Park in the future.
It is India’s first national park which is spread over an area of about 521 km. It’s known for its Bengal tigers, leopards and wild elephants.
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The Forest Conservation Act, to which changed are proposed, was passed in which year?
[A] 1972
[B] 1980
[C] 1992
[D] 2000
```
Correct Answer: B [1980]
Notes:
The Union Environment Ministry has released a consultation paper on amending the Forest Conservation Act 1980 to bring some important changes to Forest governance in India.
In includes enabling private plantations for harvesting and exploration or extraction of oil and natural gas deep beneath forest land by drilling holes from outside the forest areas. State governments have been asked to send their comments within 15 days.
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Which state is set to receive the first consignment of Kashmiri walnuts, flagged off for the first time?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Karnataka
[C] Kerala
[D] Punjab
```
Correct Answer: B [Karnataka]
Notes:
The first consignment of Kashmiri walnuts was recently flagged off from Budgam. The consignment with 2,000 kgs of walnuts was despatched to Bengaluru, Karnataka under the One District, One Product (ODOP) initiative.
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Who is the MD of National Asset Reconstruction Company Ltd. (NARCL)?
[A] PM Nair
[B] Ajit Doval
[C] Urjit Patel
[D] UK Sinha
```
Correct Answer: A [PM Nair]
Notes:
PM Nair – a stressed assets expert from State Bank of India is the MD of National Asset Reconstruction Company Ltd, which has recently received the approval of the Reserve Bank of India to commence its operations.
The decision to constitute the “Bad Bank” / NARCL to clean the books of PSU was declared in the Union Budget 2021-22
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When is World Habitat Day observed every year?
[A] First Monday of October
[B] First Sunday of October
[C] Last Sunday of September
[D] Last Saturday of September
```
Correct Answer: A [First Monday of October]
Notes:
Every year, First Monday of October is observed by the United Nations as “World Habitat Day”, to stress on the basic right of all to adequate shelter and to highlight the state of our habitats. This year, it was observed on October 4.
The theme for this year’s World Habitat Day is “Accelerating urban action for a carbon-free world”.
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Which Indian is one among the 2021 Yidan Prize awardees?
[A] Dr Rukmini Banerji
[B] Santanu Mishra
[C] Rippan Kapur
[D] Anshu Gupta
Correct Answer: A [Dr Rukmini Banerji]
Notes:
The Yidan Prize is an education award that recognizes individuals, or teams, who have contributed significantly to education research and development.
The Yidan Prize Foundation have awarded India-based Dr Rukmini Banerji and US-based Professor Eric Hanushek the prestigious Yidan Prize 2021. Nine laureates have been awarded the Yidan Prize since its inception in 2016. Dr Rukmini Banerji, Chief Executive Officer of the Pratham Education Foundation, is awarded for her work in improving learning outcomes.
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Manu Bhaker, who was seen in the news recently, is associated with which sports?
[A] Running
[B] Swimming
[C] Wrestling
[D] Shooting
```
Correct Answer: D [Shooting]
Notes:
Indian shooter Manu Bhaker is an ace Indian shooter. She is in news recently since she has made a top podium finish in the ISSF Junior World Championship held at Lime, Peru. She won Gold in individual pistol event as well as in a mixed team pistol with Sarabjot Singh.
Her contribution helped India to rise to the top of the medal tally at the championship.
