Current Affairs Quiz - October, 2021
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21. Which public sector unit has recently been accorded “Maharatna” status?
[A] Power Finance Corporation
[B] Airports Authority of India.
[C] Bharat Dynamics Limited.
[D] BEML Limited.
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Correct Answer: A [Power Finance Corporation]
Notes:
The Central Government has accorded “Maharatna” status to Power Finance Corporation (PFC). PFC is the 11th state-owned entity to get the status, joining the elite group of ONGC, Indian Oil Corporation, SAIL among others.
“Maharatna” status is granted to a company which has recorded more than ₹ 5,000 crore of net profit for three consecutive years, an average annual turnover of ₹ 25,000 crore for three years or should have an average annual net worth of ₹ 15,000 crore for three years.
22. Which animal species is also called as ‘Dhole’?
[A] Asiatic Wild Dog
[B] Hyena
[C] Aardwolf
[D] African Elephant
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Correct Answer: A [Asiatic Wild Dog]
Notes:The ‘Dhole’ (Cuon alpinus) is an animal native to Central, South, East, and Southeast Asia. Other names for the species include Asiatic wild dog, Indian wild dog, whistling dog, red dog, and mountain wolf. It is a Schedule II species under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
A recent study has identified 114 priority tehsils where habitats can be consolidated to enhance population connectivity for the dhole or Asiatic Wild Dog. The animals are found in three clusters across India namely the Western and Eastern Ghats, central Indian landscape and North East India.
23. Which country celebrates ‘Indigenous Peoples’ Day’, in the month of October?
[A] China
[B] USA
[C] Greece
[D] Israel
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Correct Answer: B [USA]
Notes:
The USA celebrates ‘Indigenous Peoples’ Day’ as a holiday that celebrates and honours Native American peoples and commemorates their histories and cultures.
It started in 1977 as a day of respect at a discrimination conference. It has now become a national holiday honored by President Joe Biden. This day falls on the same day Columbus Day, first recognized as a national holiday in 1934 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
24. Which institution has formed a Scientific Advisory Group for the Origins on Novel Pathogens (SAGO)?
[A] UNICEF
[B] World Health Organisation
[C] FAO
[D] John Hopkins University
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Correct Answer: B [World Health Organisation]
Notes:
The Director-General of the World Health Organisation has set up the WHO Scientific Advisory Group for the Origins on Novel Pathogens (SAGO).
The SAGO will advise the Secretariat on technical and scientific considerations on emerging and re-emerging pathogens. An Indian epidemiologist, Dr Raman Gangakhedkar, will be part of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Scientific Advisory Group for determining the origin of covid-19 pandemic.
25. Who is the first Indian to be elected as the Chairman of World Steel Association (WSA)?
[A] Sajjan Jindal
[B] Aditya Mittal
[C] Anirban Dasgupta
[D] Gautam Adani
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Correct Answer: A [Sajjan Jindal]
Notes:
JSW Steel Chairman and Managing Director Sajjan Jindal has been elected as the Chairman of the World Steel Association (WSA) for the 2021-22 period.
Jindal also becomes the first representative from India to serve as Chairman of the WSA. He precedes Yu Yong as the Chairman of WSA, whose members represent approximately 85 per cent of the world’s steel production. Established in 1967, it is headquartered in Brussels.
26. Centrum-BharatPe consortium named ‘Unity’ was issued which category license by the Reserve Bank of India?
[A] Private Bank
[B] Small Finance Bank
[C] Payment Bank
[D] Local Area Bank
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Correct Answer: B [Small Finance Bank]
Notes:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued a small finance bank (SFB) licence to the Centrum Group-BharatPe consortium.
Incorporated as Unity SFB, the lender is set to start operations in some weeks. The consortium will take over the assets and liabilities of the strssed Punjab and Maharashtra Co-operative (PMC) Bank. Bindra-led Centrum Capital and its partner BharatPe, will infuse Rs 1,800 crore into the SFB. BharatPe would also move its loan assets to Unity SFB.
27. President’s Tatrakshak Medal (PTM) is awarded to which armed force?
[A] Coast Guard
[B] Border Security Force
[C] Indian Navy
[D] Central Reserve Police Force
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Correct Answer: A [Coast Guard]
Notes:
The President of India Ram Nath Kovind has awarded President’s Tatrakshak Medal (PTM) and Tatrakshak Medal (TM) to Indian Coast Guard personnel.
The awards are being given to the personnel of Indian Coast Guard on Republic Day and Independence Day every year, since 26 Jan 1990. The awards are given for their act of exemplary gallantry and meritorious service on the occasion of the Republic Day 2021.
28. Ex Yudh Abhyas is a joint military exercise between India and which country?
[A] Japan
[B] Sri Lanka
[C] USA
[D] Great Britain
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Correct Answer: C [USA]
Notes:
The 17th edition of “Ex Yudh Abhyas”, which is a joint military exercise between India and USA is held from October 15 to 29, at Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson, Alaska, the United States. This is the largest joint military exercise for India.
This is a part of the Indo-US Defence Cooperation. The 16th edition was held at Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Bikaner, Rajasthan in Feb 2021.
29. What is the theme of ‘World Sight Day 2021’?
[A] Love Your Eyes
[B] Donate Eyes; Donate Life
[C] Eye Health matters
[D] Sight First
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Correct Answer: A [Love Your Eyes]
Notes:
World Sight Day is observed annually on the second Thursday of October. This year, the Day is observed on October 14.
It is a global event which aims to create awareness on blindness and vision impairment. It was originally initiated by the Sight First Campaign of Lions Club International Foundation in 2000. The theme for World Sight Day 2021 is ‘Love Your Eyes’.
30. The Challenge, the world’s first movie in space, is being made by which country?
[A] USA
[B] Russia
[C] China
[D] Israel
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Correct Answer: B [Russia]
Notes:
“The Challenge” is the world’s first movie to be shot in space. Russian actress and a director along with a cosmonaut returned to Earth after spending 12 days in the International Space Station (ISS) shooting scenes for the movie.
The trio departed ISS in their Soyuz MS-18 spacecraft, according to NASA. They blasted off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan earlier this month.
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