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Current Affairs Sept-2021

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21. With which organization, Systems, Applications & Products in Data Processing (SAP) has announced a strategic collaboration to provide Business Process Transformation-as-aService?

A
Microsoft

B
Infosys

C
Wipro

D
HDFC Bank

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Correct Answer : B [Infosys]

Explaination : [To provide Business Process Transformation-as-aService (BPTaaS) to enterprises, Infosys announced a strategic partnership with Systems, Applications & Products in Data Processing (SAP). This collaboration will enable Infosys to use SAP’s business process intelligence (BPI) to identify opportunities and obstacles on the road for transformation, and to develop a roadmap for customers.]

22. With which organization, NITI Aayog has partnered to provide free access to education to students in 112 Aspirational Districts in India?

A
Unacademy

B
BYJU

C
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research

D
IIT Kanpur

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Correct Answer : B [BYJU]

Explaination : [NITI Aayog has tied up with BYJU`S to provide free education opportunities for students in 112 Aspirational Districts in India. As part of the partnership, Byju’s will provide students with high-quality and technology-oriented learning programs free of charge to ensure high-quality education. This project will provide for the establishment of a dedicated working group, which in turn should help establish a system of knowledge, innovation and strategic support.]

23. In which state, Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister of Electronics & Information Technology, has launched an Enterprise Architecture Project?

A
Meghalaya

B
Uttar Pradesh

C
Himachal Pradesh

D
Assam

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Correct Answer : A [Meghalaya]

Explaination : [The Minister of Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw and Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has jointly launched the Meghalaya Enterprise Architecture Project (MeghEA). The MeghEA initiative is divided into 6 pillars, namely governance, human resources, entrepreneurship, primary sector, infrastructure and environment, and aims to make Meghalaya a high-income state by 2030. The project aims to improve people’s service delivery and governance through the use of digital technology.]

24. With which bank, the Indian Institute of Science Bangalore has partnered to set up a state-of-the-art Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI-ML) Centre?

A
State Bank of India

B
Bank of Baroda

C
ICICI Bank

D
Kotak Mahindra Bank

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Correct Answer : D [Kotak Mahindra Bank]

Explaination : [Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited (KMBL) and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have announced a partnership to establish a state-of-the-art artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI-ML) center (Kotak-IISc AI-ML Center) on the IISc campus in Bengaluru. Kotak Mahindra has partnered in this project under its Corporate Social Responsibility on Education & Livelihood. The aim of this project is to boost Research & Development in this field of Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning.]

25. Researchers from which organization have designed a device that can generate electricity from raindrops?

A
IIT Kharagpur

B
IIT Delhi

C
DRDO

D
IISC Bengaluru

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Correct Answer : B [IIT Delhi]

Explaination : [Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology in Delhi have developed a device that can generate electricity from water droplets, raindrops, water currents and even ocean waves. The device is developed using electrostatic induction and triboelectric effect. It is called “liquid-solid interface triboelectric nanogenerator”. The device is composed of a nanocomposite polymer and a contact electrode.]

26. On which date, International Equal Pay Day was celebrated?

A
September 18

B
September 20

C
September 21

D
September 15

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Correct Answer : A [September 18 ]

Explaination : [On September 18, 2021 the International Equal Pay Day was celebrated. In all regions, women’s pay is lower than men’s, and the global gender pay gap is estimated to be 23%. The Equal Pay International Coalition (EPIC) is led by the International Labour Organization, UN Women and partners. The goal of the alliance is to achieve equal pay for men and women everywhere.]

27. With which bank Paytm has partnered to launch a range of credit cards powered by global card network Visa?

A
HDFC Bank

B
UCO Bank

C
RBL Bank

D
Axis Bank

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Correct Answer : A [HDFC Bank]

Explaination : [Paytm and HDFC Bank have partnered to launch a range of credit cards which will be powered by Visa and will be launched in October. These credit cards will be customized to meet the specific needs of the customers and will offer one best-in-class rewards along with cashbacks. This card will also offer EMIs and Buy Now Pay Later options.]

28. Which state has launched ‘Music Bus’ to train students in audio production, film production, and graphic designing?

A
West Bengal

B
Odisha

C
Karnataka

D
Delhi

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Correct Answer : D [Delhi]

Explaination : [The Delhi government has launched a “music bus”, which will train students in audio production, film production and graphic design. This is the first “mobile music classroom and recording studio” in India. It was launched at the School of Specialized Excellence in Performing and Visual Arts with the aim to help the children of Delhi State School to pursue their passion for music.]

29. With which organization, TRIFED has partnered for the promotion and sale of the natural Van Dhan products?

A
Big Basket

B
Swiggy

C
Amazon

D
Big Bazaar

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Correct Answer : A [Big Basket]

Explaination : [TRIBES INDIA VAN DHAN expanded online marketing by cooperating with Big Basket. TRIFED and Big Basket signed a memorandum of understanding and The Memorandum of Understanding between TRIFED and Big Basket has been signed with the aim of promoting and selling Van Dhan’s natural products through the Big Basket platform.]

30. Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO), sometimes seen in news, is a robotic spacecraft of which space agency?

A
NASA

B
ISRO

C
JAXA

D
CNSA

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Correct Answer : A [NASA]

Explaination : [The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) is a NASA robotic spacecraft currently orbiting the Moon in an eccentric polar mapping orbit. It was the first United States mission to the Moon in over ten years. It was launched on June 18, 2009. The Lunar Crater Observation and Sensing Satellite (LCROSS), a robotic spacecraft operated by NASA was launched together with the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) in 2009.]

31. With which country NATO has begun conducting Rapid Trident-2021 military exercise?

A
Belarus

B
Japan

C
Slovakia

D
Ukraine

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Correct Answer : D [Ukraine]

Explaination : [Ukraine began joint military exercises with the United States and other NATO forces on September 20, 2021. This military exercise is being conducted at that time during which neighbouring countries Russia and Belarus were conducting large-scale exercises, which aroused the vigilance of the West. The Rapid Trident 2021 exercise will continue until October 1.]

32. “VR Chaudhari”, who is seen in the news recently, is associated with which organisation?

A
ISRO

B
Indian Air Force

C
ONGC

D
Indian Oil

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Correct Answer : B [Indian Air Force]

Explaination : [The present Vice Chief of the Indian Air Force Shri. VR Chaudhari, has been appointed by the Government of India as the next Chief Marshal of the Air Force. He would succeed Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria, who would retire from the service on 30th September. Shri. VR Chaudhari was commissioned into the IAF in December 1982 has a flying experience of more than 3,800 hours on a wide spectrum of aircrafts.]

33. Which country hosted the 6th Edition of SCO Exercise Peaceful Mission 2021?

A
China

B
India

C
Russia

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Correct Answer : C [Russia]

Explaination : [The 6th Edition of SCO Exercise Peaceful Mission 2021 hosted by Russia started at Orenburg Region of South West Russia. The aim of the exercise is to promote close relations between SCO Member States and to enhance abilities of the leaders to command military contingents. An Indian military contingent with all arms combined force of 200 personnel from Indian Army and Indian Air force is participating in the exercise. The Exercise is based on joint counter terrorism operations at operational and tactical level in an urban environment. ]

34. Lake Tanganyika, which was seen in the news, is shared by how many countries?

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Correct Answer : C [4]

Explaination : [Lake Tanganyika, located in Africa is shared by four countries namely Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Burundi, and Zambia. This is the second-oldest, second deepest and the longest freshwater lake in the world. The lake is recently in news, as “Save the Children” an independent organisation for children has stated that significant rise of Lake Tanganyika due to climate shocks has led to 84% internal migration in Burundi. In Burundi, most people live along the shores of this lake.]

35. ‘Compulsory Registration of Marriages (Amendment) Bill, 2021’ has been passed by which state?

A
Uttar Pradesh

B
Madhya Pradesh

C
Haryana

D
Rajasthan

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Correct Answer : D [Rajasthan]

Explaination : [The state assembly of Rajasthan has passed the Compulsory Registration of Marriages (Amendment) Bill, 2021, which amends the Compulsory Registration of Marriages Act, 2009. The bill mandates registration of marriages, including child marriages within 30 days from the date of marriage. The information on child marriage should be given by the parents or guardians within 30 days of the wedding.]

36. USA is to hand over the 3,500-year-old tablet recounting the epic of Gilgamesh to which country?

A
India

B
Iraq

C
Saudi Arabia

D
Bahrain

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Correct Answer : B [Iraq]

Explaination : [UNESCO has stated that, the USA would return a 3,500-year-old tablet recounting the epic of Gilgamesh to Iraq. The tablet was earlier illegally imported by a wealthy US collector. In addition to the tablet, the UNESCO has announced the repatriation of 17,000 other artifacts to Iraq. UNESCO has considered this as a victory against illicit trafficking of cultural objects, which is said to be a major source of funding for terrorist groups.]

37. Which state has recently passed a bill to ban online “Games of chance”?

A
Tamil Nadu

B
Kerala

C
Karnataka

D
Assam

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Correct Answer : C [Karnataka]

Explaination : [The state assembly of Karnataka has passed a bill to amend the Karnataka Police Act 1963, which seeks to ban online “Games of chance”. Under the bill, an online game of chance is defined as “any act or risking money, on the unknown result of an event”. The bill has been passed by a voice vote. The bill does not prohibit online games that are “games of skill”.]

38. Which Indian state/UT hosted the ‘First Himalayan Film Festival’?

A
Ladakh

B
Uttarakhand

C
Sikkim

D
Jammu and Kashmir

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Correct Answer : A [Ladakh]

Explaination : [The 5-day ‘First Himalayan Film Festival’ has been inaugurated recently at Leh in the Union Territory of Ladakh by Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Anurag Thakur. The five-day festival is being held from September 24-28, 2021 as a part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations. The festival is being organised by the administration of UT of Ladakh in collaboration with the Directorate of Film Festivals, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. It is being hosted in collaboration with the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, Leh]

39. KVIC has recently set up a ‘Tussar Silk Yarn Production Centre’ in which state?

A
Gujarat

B
Karnataka

C
Odisha

D
West Bengal

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Correct Answer : C [Odisha]

Explaination : [Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has set up Odisha’s first ever Tussar silk yarn production centre at Choudwar in Cuttack district. Tussar silk is one of the finest varieties of silk, known for its coarseness and porous weave. Silk comprises nearly 75% of the total khadi fabric production in Odisha. Set up at a cost of ₹75 lakh, the silk yarn production centre is capable of producing 200 kg of silk yarn worth ₹94 lakh annually.]

40. The Bangabandhu-Bapu digital exhibition has been inaugurated in which country?

A
India

B
Bangladesh

C
Sri Lanka

D
Nepal

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Correct Answer : B [Bangladesh]

Explaination : [The Bangabandhu-Bapu digital exhibition was recently inaugurated for public viewing in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The exhibition showcases the lives of the father of the nation of Bangladesh- Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and Mahatma Gandhi. The exhibition has been specially designed by the two governments to commemorate Mujib Boarsho, birth centenary of Bangabandhu and 150 years of the birth of Mahatma Gandhi and the golden jubilee of India-Bangladesh bilateral relations.]