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Current Affairs Sept-2021

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121. With which organization, NITI Aayog has partnered to launch ‘Shoonya’ campaign for zero-pollution delivery vehicles?

A
Rocky Mountain Institute

B
Tesla

C
Tata Motors

D
Solar Energy Industries Association

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Correct Answer : A [Rocky Mountain Institute]

Explaination : [NITI Aayog, with US-based RMI (Rocky Mountain Institute) and RMI India’s support, launched Shoonya—an initiative to promote zero-pollution delivery vehicles by working with consumers and industry. The campaign aims to accelerate adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in the urban deliveries segment and create consumer awareness about the benefits of zero-pollution delivery. Industry stakeholders such as e-commerce companies, fleet aggregators, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and logistics companies have been scaling up their efforts towards final-mile delivery electrification.]

122. With which countries, United States has announced a new trilateral security partnership for the Indo-pacific?

A
India and Australia

B
India and United Kingdom

C
Australia and Japan

D
Australia and United Kingdom

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Correct Answer : D [Australia and United Kingdom]

Explaination : [US President Joe Biden administration has announced a new trilateral security partnership for the Indo-pacific. Security partnership was done between Australia, United Kingdom and United States. This security grouping called AUKUS, will focus towards advancing strategic interests in the Indo-Pacific region. The central feature of this partnership comprises of a trilateral 18-month effort in order to help Australia in acquiring nuclear powered submarines which are quieter, more capable as compared to their conventional counterparts. Such submarines can be deployed for longer periods and needing to surface less frequently. These are nuclear powered submarines and not armed with nuclear weapons. AUKUS will also involve a new architecture of meeting and engagements between three countries. It also involves the cooperation across emerging technologies like AI, quantum technologies as well as undersea capabilities.]

123. Recently, which organization has launched four amateurs on its first ever Earth-circling trip?

A
Blue Origin

B
Virgin Galactic

C
SpaceX

D
Lockheed Martin

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Correct Answer : C [SpaceX]

Explaination : [SpaceX has launched four amateurs on its first ever private flight on September 15, 2021. SpaceX first ever “Earth-circling trip” was started on boarding two contest winners, a health care worker as well as their rich sponsor. This is the most ambitious leap in space tourism. This was the first time any rocket blasted off toward orbit with an all-amateur crew and no professional astronauts. Two men and two women are looking forward to spend three days on Dragon capsule circling the world. They will be circling the Earth on an unusually high orbit at 160 km higher than the International Space Station. Their flight will splash down off the Florida coast by September 19th Dragon capsule aimed for an altitude of 575 km, beyond the Hubble Space Telescope.]

124. Which organization has launched a report titled ‘Reforms in Urban Planning Capacity in India?’

A
National Development Council

B
NITI Aayog

C
Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation

D
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

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Correct Answer : B [NITI Aayog]

Explaination : [NITI Aayog has launched a report on measures to ramp up urban planning capacity in India. The report is titled ‘Reforms in Urban Planning Capacity in India.’ The report has been developed by NITI Aayog, in consultation with concerned ministries and eminent experts in the domain of urban and regional planning. It presents a condensed outcome of the extensive deliberations and consultations conducted over a period of 9 months.]

125. Which organization has partnered with the Assam government to provide project-specific loan for upgrading MSME clusters?

A
NABARD

B
SIDBI

C
National Small Industries Corporation

D
State Bank of India

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Correct Answer : B [SIDBI]

Explaination : [The Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) has announced that project-specific moderately priced loan assistance under the SIDBI Cluster Development Fund (SCDF) will be extended to the state government of Assam for upgrading various existing MSME clusters and for developing new industrial infrastructural facilities in the state. Assam will e focussing on three major themes—startups, cluster development and livelihood, and enterprise promotion.]

126. Which organization has launched the Planetarium Innovation Challenge?

A
MyGov India

B
ISRO

C
NITI Aayog

D
Birla Planetarium

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Correct Answer : A [MyGov India]

Explaination : [The “Planetarium Innovation Challenge” has been launched by MyGov India for tech entrepreneurs and Indian start-ups. This Planetarium challenge was launched with the primary aim of bringing together local Start-ups and tech firms that have potential to build indigenous planetariums system software. This system software must be built by using latest technologies such as Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR) and Merged Reality (MR).]

127. Recently, which country has applied to join the Asia-Pacific Free Trade grouping?

A
India

B
Japan

C
China

D
Singapore

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Correct Answer : C [China]

Explaination : [China has applied to join the Asia-Pacific Free Trade Grouping composed of 11 countries to increase its influence in international politics. Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao submitted the application to the Trade Minister of New Zealand as a representative of Comprehensive & Progress Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) or the Asia-Pacific free Trade grouping. CPTPP was a group promoted by former USA President Barack Obama to increase its relations with Asia. CPTPP comprises of Brunei, Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Peru, Singapore, New Zealand and Vietnam.]

128. Where was Swachhata Pakhwada 2021 launched?

A
Mormugao Port Trust

B
Cochin Port Trust

C
Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust

D
Nhava Sheva International Container Terminal

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Correct Answer : B [Cochin Port Trust]

Explaination : [On September 16, 2021, at the Cochin Port Trust Swachhata Pakhwada 2021 was launched and the Swachhata pledge was administered in all departments. On this occasion, shramdaan cleaning activities were started in the Port areas. During the Pakhwada activities that were proposed comprised of cleaning of work places, office premises and crafts & public spaces within the Port area. Swachhata Pakhwada is an environment awareness campaign which was launched under the Swachh Bharat Mission.]

129. Recently, RBI has given its nod to which bank to form a special committee of directors in order to oversee the operations?

A
Equitas Small Finance Bank

B
IDFC First Bank

C
Yes Bank

D
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank

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Correct Answer : D [Ujjivan Small Finance Bank]

Explaination : [Reserve Bank of India has given its approval to the Ujjivan Small Finance Bank (SFB) to form a special committee of directors so that they can oversee the operations in absence of a CEO and MD. This Special Committee of Directors will comprise of three independent directors as its members. This committee will oversee the operations and administration of the bank in effect from September 16.]

130. Which organization is working on technologies in order to develop reusable GSLV Mk-III launch vehicle?

A
Space X

B
ISRO

C
Virgin Galactic

D
ROSCOSMOS

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Correct Answer : B [ISRO]

Explaination : [The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is working to develop the technology which is required to reuse GSLV MkIII launch vehicle. This new technology will help ISRO to vertically land its GSLV MkIII launch vehicle. This technology will be similar to what SpaceX is doing. ISRO also intends to use this technology to restore the first and second stages of the launch vehicle. The development of the reusable GSLV MkIII transmitter will help ISRO save money.]

131. Which ministry has launched a Pan-India Special Campaign called “Ek Pahal Drive?”

A
Ministry of Law and Justice

B
Ministry of Rural Development

C
Ministry of Corporate Affairs

D
Ministry of Finance

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Correct Answer : A [Ministry of Law and Justice]

Explaination : [A Pan-India Special Campaign called “Ek Pahal Drive” for Justice Delivery at doorstep was launched by the Ministry of Law and Justice. This campaign was launched in a bid to encourage mass registration under Tele-Law. Department of Justice and NALSA launched this campaign. The purpose of this campaign is to realize the desire of Indian citizens to have access to justice.]

132. Which organization has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL) for installing public charging station for electric vehicles?

A
Calcutta Electric Supply Corporation

B
Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited

C
Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited

D
Punjab Energy Development Agency

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Correct Answer : D [Punjab Energy Development Agency ]

Explaination : [The Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL) to install public charging stations for electric vehicles in Punjab. ESL is a subsidiary of Energy Efficiency Services Ltd. (EESL). ESL is a subsidiary of Energy Efficiency Services Ltd. (EESL). Through cooperation with PEDA, CESL plans to expand its electric vehicles product portfolio. Additionally, CESL will provide convenient and affordable charging infrastructure in the state.]

133. 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.]

134. The Indian High Commission located in which country has celebrated the 57th Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) day?

A
Australia

B
Qatar

C
Bangladesh

D
South Korea

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Correct Answer : C [Bangladesh]

Explaination : [On September 16, 2021, The Indian High Commission in Dhaka celebrated the 57th Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC). The event was hosted by Vikram Doraiswami, High Commissioner of India in Bangladesh. About 100 ITEC alumni and VIPs from all walks of life participated in the event. ITEC is the flagship program of the Indian government. It was established in 1964 to provide development experience and appropriate technology to developing countries by India.]

135. Which organization has decided to train 50,000 youths under a recently launched scheme?

A
NITI Aayog

B
Ministry of Railways

C
Prasar Bharati

D
Ministry of Finance

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Correct Answer : B [Ministry of Railways]

Explaination : [As part of the Rail Kaushal Vikas Yojana initiated by the Minister of Railway Ashwini Vaishnaw on September 17, 2021, the railway will train 50,000 young people aged 18 to 35 in the next three years in industry-related skills in various Railway Training Institutes.]

136. 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.]

137. Recently, who broke the national record in women’s 1500 m race?

A
B. Aishwarya

B
Parul Chaudhary

C
Harming Kaur Bains

D
Sushila Chanu

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Correct Answer : C [Harming Kaur Bains]

Explaination : [At the 60th National Open Atheltics Championships at the Nehru Stadium in Warangal, B Aishwarya of the railway won the women’s long jump gold medal with a personal best of 6.52 meters. Railways’ Parul Chaudhary won the gold medal in women’s 3000m steeplechase with a personal best time of 9:51.01. In the women’s 1500m, Harmilan Kaur Bains won gold in a time of 4:05.39s breaking 19-year-old national record of Sunita Rani’s made in the year 2002.]

138. Which state has declared ‘Cooper Mahseer’ which is locally named ‘Katley’ as the state fish?

A
West Bengal

B
Sikkim

C
Odisha

D
Assam

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Correct Answer : B [Sikkim]

Explaination : [The Sikkim government has declared “Cooper Mahseer” which is locally named “Katley” as a state fish to emphasize the importance of the fish and emphasize its protection measures. “Neolissochilus Hexagonolepis” is the biological name of this fish.]

139. With which organization, the Department of Space under ISRO has entered into a framework agreement to develop space launch vehicles?

A
Bellatrix Aerospace

B
ROSCOSMOS

C
DRDO

D
Agnikul Cosmos

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Correct Answer : D [Agnikul Cosmos]

Explaination : [The Department of Space (DoS) has partnered with the aerospace technology startup Agnikul Cosmos so that they can access ISRO facilities and know-how to develop and test space launch vehicle subsystems/systems. This agreement will also enable Agnikul which is based in the National Centre for Combustion R&D of IIT-Madras to use ISRO’s technical expertise to test and validate its launch vehicle systems and subsystems and run multiple tests and visit facilities at various ISRO centers.]

140. On which date, World Bamboo Day is observed?

A
15 September

B
18 September

C
20 September

D
22 September

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Correct Answer : B [18 September]

Explaination : [Annually, on 18 September the World Bamboo Day is observed globally. The purpose of this day is to raise the world’s awareness of the protection and promotion of the bamboo industry and bamboo plantations. This special day was celebrated by the World Bamboo Organisation (WBO), which aims to protect natural resources and the entire environment. The organization also intends to ensure the sustainable use of bamboo and promote traditional uses for the economic development of local communities. The message for World Bamboo Day 2021 is “#PlantBamboo: It is time to Plant Bamboo.” WBO also launched new hashtag #PlantBamboo.]