Current Affairs Quiz - October, 2021
21. A group of 136 countries, including India have set a minimum global tax rate at what per cent, for big companies?
[A] 5%
[B] 10%
[C] 15%
[D] 20%
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Correct Answer: C [15%]
Notes:
A set of 136 countries including India have set a minimum global tax of 15% for big companies. This sets a floor tax rate for these countries to attract investment and prevents countries from levying tax at a lower rate to multinational companies.
By many countries including the USA, this move is seen as a level playing field and this rate is lower than the corporate tax rate of 23.5% in many countries.
22. What is the proposed financial outlay for the PM Gati Shakti Master Plan?
[A] Rs. 100 crore
[B] Rs. 1 lakh crore
[C] Rs. 10 lakh crore
[D] Rs. 100 lakh crore
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Correct Answer: D [Rs. 100 lakh crore]
Notes:
The PM on the 75th Independence Day speech had announced for “PM Gati Shakti Master Plan” at a total financial outlay of Rs.100 lakh crore, aiming for holistic infrastructure development.
The scheme is proposed to offer modal connectivity to more than 1000 industrial clusters and would include projects under existing schemes like Bharatmala, Sagarmala, Udaan etc.
23. Indian Born Dr.Abdul Qadeer Khan, who passed away recently is associated with which field?
[A] Atomic and Nuclear Science
[B] Cricket
[C] Politics
[D] Agriculture
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Correct Answer: A [Atomic and Nuclear Science]
Notes:
Indian Born Dr.Abdul Qadeer Khan, also known as the father of Pakistan’s atomic weapons program died recently in Pakistan. He was born in the year 1936 in Bhopal and moved to Pakistan during the 1947 Partition of India and Pakistan.
Dr. Khan is said to have made Pakistan a nuclear power, from its scratch.
24. With regard to the Indian Civil Services, 9th October is celebrated as?
[A] Indian Police Services Day
[B] Indian Administrative Services Day
[C] Indian Foreign Services Day
[D] Indian Revenue Services Day
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Correct Answer: C [Indian Foreign Services Day]
Notes:
October 9th of every year is observed in India as the Indian Foreign Services Day (IFS Day). It was on this date in 1946, the Indian Foreign Service was established for the purpose of India’s diplomatic and commercial representation in overseas nations.
This day is being observed since 2011 to recognize the important role played by IFS officers.
25. Which public sector bank has launched a campaign named “6S Campaign”?
[A] State Bank of India
[B] Punjab National Bank
[C] Canara Bank
[D] Bank of Baroda
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Correct Answer: B [Punjab National Bank]
Notes:
Punjab National Bank, the country’s second largest Public Sector Bank, has launched a “6S Campaign” including different schemes such as – Swabhiman, Samruddhi, Sampark and Shikhar, Sankalp and Swagat.
The objective is to drive awareness campaign for development of financial services in the country. It aims to create awareness on credit growth, social security schemes and drive digital banking push, especially credit outreach for the agricultural sector.
26. Where is the International Energy Agency headquartered?
[A] Geneva
[B] Paris
[C] Doha
[D] Kathmandu
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Correct Answer: B [Paris]
Notes:The International Energy Agency (IEA) is an intergovernmental organization, established in the year 1974 and is headquartered at Paris, France. It was established in the framework of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
The IEA has invited India to become its full-time member. If India becomes a full-time member of the forum, then it would be required to maintain a strategic oil reserves of 90 days.
27. Who has been appointed the director-general of the Indian Space Association (IsPA)?
[A] Anil Bhatt
[B] Amit Shah
[C] Ajit Doval
[D] Rajnath Singh
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Correct Answer: A [Anil Bhatt]
Notes:The Prime Minister recently launched the Indian Space Association (IsPA)). It is an industry association of space and satellite companies.
The Founding members include Larson & Toubro, Nelco (Tata Group), OneWeb, Bharti Airtel, Mapmyindia, Walchandnagar Industries and Ananth Technology Limited. Other core members include Godrej, Hughes India, among others. Lt Gen Anil Bhatt (Retd) has been appointed the director-general of the association.
28. Which Indian state/ UT has launched a patrolling operation named ‘Operation Satark’?
[A] Bihar
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] New Delhi
[D] Goa
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Correct Answer: C [New Delhi]
Notes:
New Delhi has launched a patrolling operation named ‘Operation Satark’, to combat and prevent crime and make public places safer.
The South-West district Police has launched this patrolling operation, where senior officials including women officers will be patrolling on foot. This is aimed to enable a thorough check on nuisance creators and provide confidence among the public.
29. ‘Christopher Columbus monument’, which is confirmed to be replaced by an indigenous woman’s statue, is located in which city?
[A] Mexico
[B] Rome
[C] Washington D.C
[D] New York
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Correct Answer: A [Mexico]
Notes:
Mexico City’s governor has confirmed that the capital’s Christopher Columbus monument would be replaced by a statue of an indigenous woman.
The statue was removed last year after indigenous rights activists threatened to tear the statue down. It is set to be replaced by a replica of a pre-Columbian statue known as the Young Woman of Amajac.
30. A team of scientists from which institution have used tea and banana waste to prepare non-toxic activated carbon?
[A] DRDO
[B] ISRO
[C] IIT- M
[D] IASST
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Correct Answer: D [IASST]
Notes:
A Team of scientists from Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST), Guwahati have used tea and banana waste to generate non-toxic activated carbon. This substance is said to be used in industrial pollution control, water purification, food and beverage processing etc.
Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology is an autonomous institute of the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India.
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