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Current Affairs Oct-2021

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21. “Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi Award for National Integration and National Contribution” is awarded by which state?

A
Maharashtra

B
Odisha

C
Assam

D
Tamil Nadu

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Correct Answer : C [Assam]

Explaination : [Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi Award is the Government of Assam’s highest civilian award for National Integration and National Contribution. Gopinath Bordoloi was a freedom fighter, Assam’s first Chief Minister after independence and Bharat Ratna awardee. The award carries a prize of Rs.5 lakh, a citation and an Angabastram. This year’s award was presented by the Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu.]

22. 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]

Explaination : [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).]

23. What is the name of the cyclone that hit Oman and is an offspring of the cyclone Gulab?

A
Shaheen

B
Fakit

C
Gulmuhar

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Correct Answer : A [Shaheen]

Explaination : [The Tropical Cyclone Shaheen has hit the coast of Oman and has caused human and material damage in the region. This cyclone is an offspring of the cyclone Gulab which had a devastating impact on the east coast of India in late September 2021. The remnant of cyclone Gulab along with the low-pressure region over Gujarat had gained strength to form the new cyclone Shaheen.]

24. Which organization publishes the “Model Lists of Essential Medicines”?

A
AIIMS

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Correct Answer : C [WHO]

Explaination : [The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recently published the latest edition of “Model Lists of Essential Medicines and Essential Medicines for Children”. The new list has prioritized access to diabetes and cancer treatments. The list has included new medicines to assist people who want to stop smoking and new antimicrobials to treat serious bacterial and fungal infections.]

25. ‘DAY NRLM’ scheme is implemented by which ministry?

A
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

B
Ministry of Agriculture

C
Ministry of Women and Child Development

D
Ministry of Rural Development

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Correct Answer : D [Ministry of Rural Development]

Explaination : [The Deendayal Antayodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY NRLM) is a flagship scheme launched by the Union Ministry of Rural Development in the year 2011, which creates an institutional platform for rural poor and enhance their livelihood. Under the scheme, recently 50,000 women SHG members have been dedicated to the nation as B C Sakhi, who would provide doorstep services in every Gram Panchayat.]

26. When is the Mental Health Awareness Campaign Week observed by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare?

A
October 1 to October 5, 2021

B
October 2 to October 7, 2021

C
October 10 to October 17, 2021

D
October 5 to October 10, 2021

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Correct Answer : D [October 5 to October 10, 2021]

Explaination : [The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is observing October 5 to October 10, 2021 as Mental Health Awareness Campaign Week, as a part of the World Mental health Day celebration on October 10. This week is observed to raise awareness about mental health and mobilize support in this regard. As a part of this initiative, the Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya also released the UNICEF’s State of the World’s Children Report]

27. “Ponte di Ferro”, which has collapsed recently, is situated in which country?

A
Germany

B
France

C
Italy

D
Greece

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Correct Answer : C [Italy]

Explaination : [A framed iron bridge named “Ponte di Ferro” also known as “Ponte dell’ Industria” located in Rome, Italy has been completely damaged by a fire. The bridge collapsed and plunged into the River Tiber. This bridge was opened in 1863 and connects the densely populated Ostiense and Portuense regions. This is one of the very few iron bridges in the city as most of the others are made of stone.]

28. What are ‘Pandora Papers’ which is seen in the news recently?

A
Paper manufactured in Italy

B
Eco friendly paper

C
Documents revealing undisclosed wealth and tax avoidance

D
Documents related to Bitcoin

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Correct Answer : C [Documents revealing undisclosed wealth and tax avoidance]

Explaination : [The Pandora Papers, which is in the news recently are documents on hidden wealth, tax avoidance and money laundering by famous personalities across the globe. The data in this regard has been obtained by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists and more than 140 media organisations are working on the people who are involved in money laundering. These documents reveal the complex network of companies set up across the globe to evade taxation.]

29. Who is the MD of National Asset Reconstruction Company Ltd. (NARCL)?

A
PM Nair

B
Ajit Doval

C
Urjit Patel

D
UK Sinha

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Correct Answer : A [PM Nair]

Explaination : [PM Nair – a stressed assets expert from State Bank of India is the MD of National Asset Reconstruction Company Ltd, which has recently received the approval of the Reserve Bank of India to commence its operations. The decision to constitute the “Bad Bank” / NARCL to clean the books of PSU was declared in the Union Budget 2021-22.]

30. “Azadi@75 – New Urban India” – the Urban conclave was inaugurated in which city?

A
Mumbai

B
New Delhi

C
Varanasi

D
Lucknow

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Correct Answer : D [Lucknow]

Explaination : [The Prime Minister of India Shri. Narendra Modi has inaugurated the “Azadi@75 – New Urban India” – an urban conclave cum expo at Lucknow. During the inaugural event, the PM handed over digitally the keys of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban (PMAY-U) houses to 75,000 beneficiaries located in 75 districts of Uttar Pradesh.]

31. “SVAMITVA” scheme is implemented by which Union Ministry?

A
Ministry of Agriculture

B
Ministry of Rural Development

C
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

D
Ministry of Panchayat Raj

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Correct Answer : D [Ministry of Panchayat Raj]

Explaination : [The “SVAMITVA” stands for “Survey of Villages Abadi and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas” is a Central Sector Scheme of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj. Under the scheme, clear ownership of property in rural inhabited areas is established by mapping land parcels using Drones. Recently, the Prime Minister distributed e-property cards to over 1,71,000 beneficiaries of Madhya Pradesh under the scheme.]

32. “MITRA” scheme announced in Budget 2021-22 is associated with which sector?

A
Defence

B
Textile

C
Automobile

D
Medicine

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Correct Answer : B [Textile]

Explaination : [The PM Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (MITRA) was announced in the Union Budget 2021-22 for growth of the textile sector and place India as a global leader in Textiles. The Government has approved setting up of 7 Mega Textile parks at a proposed cost of Rs.4445 crore. These parks are expected to provide job opportunities to 21 lakh people. ]

33. The Indian dish “Mihidana” which is a GI tagged product, belongs to which state?

A
West Bengal

B
Rajasthan

C
Haryana

D
Punjab

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Correct Answer : A [West Bengal]

Explaination : [Mihidana is a sweet dish of West Bengal and is a GI (Geographical Indication) tagged product. This is in news recently as the very first consignment of Mihidana sourced from Bardhaman has been exported to Bahrain. The export was made by DM Enterprises, Kolkata which is an APEDA registered exporter. A GI tag can be issued for agricultural, natural or manufactured goods that have a unique quality, reputation or other characteristics related to its geographical origin.]

34. Where was the Business Summit on the National Mission on Edible Oil – Oil Palm for North East held recently?

A
Guwahati

B
Agartala

C
Itanagar

D
Gangtok

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Correct Answer : A [Guwahati]

Explaination : [A Business Summit on National Mission on Edible Oil – Oil Palm for North East was held recently at Guwahati, which was presided over by Narendra Singh Tomar – the Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. The National Mission on Edible Oil – Oil Palm is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme which aims to add 6.5 lakh hectares for palm oil by 2025-26.]

35. Which state / UT has approved to issue a unique health card to “each and every citizen” under its Health Information Management System (HIMS) project?

A
Tamil Nadu

B
Telangana

C
Delhi

D
Puducherry

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Correct Answer : C [Delhi]

Explaination : [The Government of Delhi has approved the proposal for issue of a unique health card to “each and every citizen” of the UT under the UT’s Health Information Management System (HIMS) project. The Government has decided for minimum eligibility criteria for obtaining the card. Voter ID would be the only mandatory document for adults for the health card and children would be issued health card based on the IDs of their parents.]

36. High Ambition Coalition for Nature and People, was officially launched in which year?

A
1984

B
1992

C
2000

D
2021

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Correct Answer : D [2021]

Explaination : [The High Ambition Coalition for Nature and People (HAC) is an intergovernmental group, co-chaired by France and Costa Rica. Its objective is to support the adoption of a target to protect 30% of the planet’s land and 30% of its oceans by 2030 (30×30 target). The Coalition was officially launched at the One Planet Summit in 2021. It currently has around 70 members. India officially joined the coalition at a ceremony held between the French and Indian governments in New Delhi.]

37. When is the ‘Indian Air Force Day’ celebrated every year?

A
October 2

B
October 4

C
October 5

D
October 8

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Correct Answer : D [October 8]

Explaination : [Every year on October 8, the country celebrates Indian Air Force Day. This year will celebrate the 89th anniversary of Indian Air Force Day. The day commemorates the establishment of Indian Air Force (IAF) on the same day in 1932. The first operational squadron was established in April 1933. The day also aims to increase awareness about the Indian Air Force, also known as the ‘Bhartiya Vayu Sena’.]

38. After RBI’s October Monetary Policy Committee Meeting, what is the Repo rate?

A
4.5 %

B
4.25%

C
4.00%

D
3.75%

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Correct Answer : C [4.00%]

Explaination : [Reserve Bank of India (RBI)’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) kept the key lending rate — repo rate unchanged at 4 per cent for the eighth time in a row. Reverse repo rate remained unchanged at 3.5 per cent. The policy stance will also kept unchanged at ‘accommodative’. The accommodative stance is voted for, as long as necessary to sustain growth on a durable basis, while ensuring that inflation remains within the target. RBI also retained FY22 GDP growth forecast at 9.5 per cent.]

39. Which central armed police force of India secures the Nepal and Bhutan borders?

A
Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)

B
ITBP

C
CRPF

D
Assam Rifles

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Correct Answer : A [Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)]

Explaination : [Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), a central armed police force, secures the Nepal and Bhutan borders. The border forces of India and Nepal will conduct regular joint patrolling along the border to control trans-border crimes, smuggling of arms, human trafficking and other areas of concern. The fifth annual coordination meeting between SSB and Armed Police Force, Nepal concluded recently. The help desk established by APF and the SSB at transit points of the border would continue to facilitate the movement of citizens.]

40. Vallilath Madhathil Madhavan Nair, who passed away recently, is associated with which profession?

A
Sports

B
Business

C
Bureaucracy

D
Politics

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Correct Answer : C [Bureaucracy]

Explaination : [Vallilath Madhathil Madhavan Nair, the oldest living former diplomat of India, passed away at the age of 102. He joined the Indian Civil Service or the ICS in 1942 and was allotted to the Bihar Cadre. He was permanently recruited to the Indian Foreign Service later. He had served in various important positions in the External Affairs Department and in charge of Commonwealth Relations. He retired from the IFS in the late 1970s.]