Daily Current Affairs Quiz : September 1, 2021
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1. Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana (RGKNY) is the initiative of which Indian state/UT?
[A] Punjab
[B] Kerala
[C] Chhattisgarh
[D] Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: C [Chhattisgarh]
Notes:- Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana (RGKNY) is a flagship scheme of the state of Chhattisgarh.
- Under the RGKNY, the state government provides input assistance to farmers for crop production.
- If the crops sown during the ongoing kharif season get destroyed due to drought-like conditions, a financial assistance of Rs 9,000 per acre would be provided.
- Those farmers who have sown paddy, millet and pulse in the ongoing kharif season and if their crops get destroyed due to lack of rainfall.
- The assistance would be given per acre on the basis of survey, for assessment of damage, under the Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana (RGKNY).
2. Buddhadeb Guha, who recently passed away, was associated with which profession?
[A] Sportsperson
[B] Writer
[C] Politician
[D] Business-person
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Correct Answer: B [Writer]
Notes:- Noted Bengali writer Buddhadeb Guha, who authored several popular books including Madhukari, recently passed away.
- The writer passed away at the age of 85. He had won several awards including the Ananda Purashkar and Sharat Puraskar.
- The author of Bengali literature, has written notable books, including ‘Koel’, ‘Kojagar’, ‘Madhukari’, ‘Jangalmahal’, ‘Charibeti’ etc.
- He is also the creator of two popular fictional characters in Bengali literature named ‘Rivu and Rijuda’.
3. When is the “National Small Industry Day” celebrated every year?
[A] August 30
[B] September 1
[C] September 3
[D] September 5
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Correct Answer: A [August 30]
Notes:- National Small Industry Day is an annual celebration to recognises the value of small industries in our society.
- Every year on August 30, the country celebrates National Small Industry Day.
- On August 30, 2000, a comprehensive policy package for the SSI sector was launched in India, to provide support to small firms in India.
- The UN General Assembly has declared June 27 as the MSME Day to enhance public awareness of the contribution of MSMEs in the global economy
4. Shanti Lal Jain has been appointed as the MD & CEO of which public sector bank?
[A] Punjab National Bank
[B] Indian Bank
[C] Union Bank of India
[D] State Bank of India
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Correct Answer: B [Indian Bank]
Notes:- Shanti Lal Jain has been appointed as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Indian Bank.
- He was earlier serving as the Executive Director of the Bank of Baroda.
- Jain will replace Padmaja Chunduru, whose term ends on August 31, 2021.
- His tenure of three years would start from September 1, and will be extendable for another two years or until attaining the age of superannuation, whichever is earlier.
5. When is the ‘International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances’ observed?
[A] August 30
[B] September 1
[C] September 2
[D] September 4
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Correct Answer: A [August 30]
Notes:- ‘International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances’ is marked every year on August 30, across the world.
- The day is observed to honour and pay tribute to people who have faced enforced disappearances.
- On December 21, 2010, the United Nations General Assembly officially proclaimed August 30 as the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances.
- The Assembly also welcomed the adoption of the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance.
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