1. Which country has recently announced a multibillion-euro Defence deal with France?
[A] Greece
[B] Turkey
[C] Italy
[D] Spain
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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.
Greece will boost its Defense capacities in the Eastern Mediterranean amid tensions with Turkey. President Emmanuel Macron and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced a Defense and security strategic partnership in Paris. Greece has already bought 18 French Rafale fighter jets.
2. 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.
3. Which technology company has launched ‘Creator education programme’ in India?
[A] Amazon
[B] Facebook
[C] Microsoft
[D] Google
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Correct Answer: B [Facebook]
Notes:
Technology Major Facebook launched its largest creator education and enablement programme in India. Named “Born on Instagram” the programme includes e-learning course, aimed at encouraging, educating and enabling creators.
The programme was originally launched in 2019. It focusses on content creators who drive more users, viewers and commerce across different platforms. The programme will also provide live masterclasses with experts, latest information on trends, product updates and challenges.
4. 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.
5. 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.
A resolution in this regard was passed by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in the year 2017, in order to recognise the role played by language professionals in connecting nations and promoting peace.
6. Manu Bhaker, who was seen in the news recently, is associated with which sports?
[A] Running
[B] Swimming
[C] Wrestling
[D] Shooting
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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.
7. Rodrigo Duterte, who recently announced retirement from Politics, is the President of which country?
[A] Thailand
[B] Nepal
[C] Philippines
[D] Vietnam
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Correct Answer: C [Philippines]
Notes:
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has recently announced that he is retiring from politics after the end of his term. He also announced that he will not run for vice president in next year’s elections.
The President’s former aide, Senator Bong Go, filed his candidacy for the Vice Presidency. As per the constitution of Philippine, Presidents are limited by the to a single six-year term. The 76-year-old leader has announced last month that he would run for the vice-presidency in 2022.
8. 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).
9. 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.
10. Which bank has launched NAV-eCash Card, for Indian Navy?
[A] Punjab National Bank
[B] State Bank of India
[C] Bank of Baroda
[D] Canara Bank
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Correct Answer: B [State Bank of India]
Notes:
The Indian Navy and State Bank of India (SBI) launched SBI’s NAV-eCash Card onboard India’s largest Naval Aircraft Carrier INS Vikramaditya.
NAV-eCash Card has a dual-chip technology, which will facilitate both online as well as offline transactions. The infrastructure at naval ships blocks traditional payment solutions when the ship is on high seas where there is no connectivity.