Daily Current Affairs Quiz : September 11, 2021
September 11, 2021 September 10, 2021
1. Which date in September is celebrated as Himalayan Diwas?
[A] September 9
[B] September 10
[C] September 11
[D] September 12
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Correct Answer: A [September 9]
Notes:
The National Mission for Clean Ganga organised Himalayan Diwas in association with Naula Foundation on September 9, 2021. This year’s theme is ‘Contribution of Himalayas and our responsibilities’. Himalaya Diwas is celebrated every year on 9th September in the state of Uttarakhand. It is celebrated with the aim to conserve Himalayan ecosystem and region. It was officially declared as Himalaya Day in 2015 by the then Chief Minister.
2. With which country, India has partnered to launch Centre of Excellence on Offshore Wind?
[A] Canada
[B] France
[C] Denmark
[D] Japan
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Correct Answer: C [Denmark]
Notes:
Union Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy, R. K. Singh met Minister for Climate, Energy & Utilities of Denmark, Dan Jorgensen in New Delhi. It was highlighted that energy transition towards green is an important part of India’s policy. India has set a target of 450 Giga Watt of Renewable Energy capacity by 2030. Currently, India’s whole renewable energy portfolio is at 146 GWIndia is also looking towards making Ladakh, Andaman Nicobar Island and Lakshadweep Island green in energy and transport. Both the ministers jointly launched ‘Centre of Excellence on Offshore Wind’ under the Green Strategic Partnership.
3. Which ministry has launched Swachh Survekshan Grameen 2021?
[A] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
[B] Ministry of Rural Development
[C] Ministry of Minority Affairs
[D] Ministry of Jal Shakti
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Correct Answer: D [Ministry of Jal Shakti]
Notes:
Minister of State of Jal Shakti Ministry, Shri Prahlad Singh Patel, launched the “Swachh Survekshan Grameen 2021” under Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) Phase -II. It was launched at an event organized by Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS) on September 9, 2021. Swachh Survekshan Grameen 2021 will be undertaken by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS) across the country.
4. Who has won Women’s Prize for Fiction for the fantasy novel Piranesi?
[A] J. K. Rowling
[B] Susanna Clarke
[C] Sudha Murty
[D] Michelle Obama
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Correct Answer: B [Susanna Clarke]
Notes:
British writer Susanna Clarke won the prestigious Women’s Prize for Fiction for her mind-tweaking fantasy novel ‘Piranesi’. Clarke, 61, was awarded the 30,000 pounds ($41,000) prize for her novel.
5. Which date in September is observed as World Suicide Prevention Day?
[A] September 11
[B] September 10
[C] September 9
[D] September 12
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Correct Answer: B [September 10]
Notes:
World Suicide Prevention Day is observed annually on September 10. The theme this year is “Creating hope through action.” World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) is an awareness day observed on 10 September every year, in order to provide worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides, with various activities around the world since 2003. World Suicide Prevention Day is organised by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP).
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