Current Affairs Quiz - October, 2021
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1. “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.
World Maritime Day 2021 is celebrated every year on 30 September. IMO has declared 2021 a year of action for seafarers, who are facing hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The World Maritime Theme for 2021 is “Seafarers: at the core of shipping’s future”. The IMO building, including the Seafarer Memorial, will be lit in blue light on World Maritime Day, to unite the maritime community.
2. 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.
The 17th Foundation Day celebrations of National Disaster Management Authority was held recently. The theme of this year’s Foundation Day is ‘Stopping Impact of Disaster Incidents in the Himalayan Region’.
3. Which Union Ministry has launched the ‘Ease of Logistics’ portal?
[A] Ministry of MSME
[B] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
[C] Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
[D] Ministry of Animal Husbandry and Dairying
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Commerce and Industry]
Notes:
Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) is the apex trade promotion organisation set up by the Ministry of Commerce, and private trade and industry bodies in 1965.
Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal recently launched the ‘Ease of Logistics’ portal. The new portal will be a connecting link between exporters and logistic service providers. With this, the users will be able to view the demand from exporters, quote, discuss and finalize business.
4. Fumio Kishida, who was seen in the news recently, is the next Prime Minsiter of which country?
[A] Japan
[B] North Korea
[C] Thailand
[D] Vietnam
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Correct Answer: A [Japan]
Notes:
Japan’s former foreign minister Fumio Kishida is set to replace Yoshihide Suga as the Prime minister. He has won the ruling Liberal Democratic Party’s leadership vote on Wednesday.
The 64-year-old is set to replace PM Suga, after his approval ratings fell within his first year in office. Japan is facing a stagnant economy damaged by the coronavirus pandemic, unprecedented public health crisis, and increased political threatening by China.
5. 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.
6. ‘Nata Sankirtana’ is a UNESCO-recognised Festival of Dance and Music held in which Indian state?
[A] Assam
[B] Manipur
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Punjab
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Correct Answer: B [Manipur]
Notes:
Manipur organises the UNESCO-recognised Festival of Dance and Music ‘Nata Sankirtana’. This year, the 3-Day Festival was inaugurated recently from the capital Imphal.
Artistes from different organizations of Nata Sankirtana and many eminent personalities attended the occasion. Nata Sankirtan was introduced during the reign of Bhagyachandra and recognised as intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO in 2013 for its uniqueness.
7. Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award is associated with which field?
[A] Sports
[B] Science
[C] Social Service
[D] Literature
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Correct Answer: B [Science]
Notes:
Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize (SSB prize) for the year 2021 have been announced recently. Every year, the award is presented to scientists who have shown outstanding capability and contributed in the field of Science and Technology.
The award is named after the founder Director of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) India – late Dr Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar. The prizes are awarded to scientists below 45 years of age for their research in one of seven disciplines including Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, Engineering Sciences among others.
8. Which country, facing its worst inflation, introduced a new currency with six fewer zeros?
[A] Iran
[B] Venezuela
[C] Afghanistan
[D] Sri Lanka
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Correct Answer: B [Venezuela]
Notes:
Venezuela is set to launch a new currency that will feature six fewer zeros. The country is facing world’s worst inflation and economic crisis for some years.
The highest denomination of the Venezuelan bolivar had previously been a one-million bolivar note. That will now become a one bolivar note. Hereafter, the highest denomination for the new currency will be 100 bolivar, worth a little less than $25.
9. Piramal Capital & Housing Finance Limited has recently reverse merged with which debt-ridden company?
[A] Lakshmi Vilas Bank Ltd
[B] DHFL
[C] Kingfisher Airlines
[D] Yes Bank
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Correct Answer: B [DHFL]
Notes:Piramal Capital & Housing Finance Limited, a subsidiary of Piramal Enterprises has reverse merged itself with the debt-ridden Dewan Housing Finance Limited (DHFL) after paying a sum of Rs.34,250cr to the creditors of DHFL.
The process was fully completed on 30th September 2021, as per the resolution plan under the Insolvency Bankruptcy Code (IBC).
10. Which Indian state/UT has announced a 10-point “Winter action plan”?
[A] Delhi
[B] Bihar
[C] West Bengal
[D] Punjab
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Correct Answer: A [Delhi]
Notes:
To combat air pollution in Delhi, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal recently announced a 10-point “Winter action plan”.
The action plan focuses on dust control, using the PUSA bio-decomposer, installing smog towers and checking waste burning and vehicular emissions. The Chief Minister also urged the neighbouring states to retrofit thermal power plants in NCR areas with new technology. He also insisted the use of CNG-operated vehicles and cleaner fuel in industries in the region.
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