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Current Affairs Oct-2021

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1. “Seafarers: at the core of shipping’s future” is the theme of which day, celebrated on 30 September?

A
World Seafarers Day

B
World Maritime Day

C
World Oceanography Day

D
World Fishery Day

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Correct Answer : B [World Maritime Day]

Explaination : [The International Maritime Organization is a specialised agency of the United Nations responsible for regulating shipping. It is headquartered at London. World Maritime Day 2021 is celebrated every year on 30 September. IMO has declared 2021 a year of action for seafarers, who are facing hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The World Maritime Theme for 2021 is “Seafarers at the core of shipping’s future”. The IMO building, including the Seafarer Memorial, will be lit in blue light on World Maritime Day, to unite the maritime community. ]

2. Which company has launched ‘Future Engineer Programme’ in India?

A
Google

B
Amazon

C
Microsoft

D
Facebook

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Correct Answer : B [Amazon]

Explaination : [E-commerce major Amazon India announced the launch of Amazon Future Engineer in India. It is the company’s global computer science education programme. According to the company, the programme will enable access to quality computer science education and career opportunities for students from underserved communities. In the first year, Amazon aims to deliver learning opportunities to more than 1 lakh students from 900 government and aided schools across seven states in the country.]

3. Gold Exchange and Social Stock Exchange, which were in the news recently, are approved by which organization?

B
SEBI

C
ECGC

D
NSDL

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Correct Answer : B [SEBI]

Explaination : [SEBI’s board recently cleared a proposal for setting up a ‘Gold exchange’ and a ‘Social Stock Exchange’. In the Gold Exchange, the metal will be traded in the form of Electronic Gold Receipts (EGRs) and they will be notified as securities. Any recognised stock exchange, existing as well as new, can launch trading in EGRs. Vault manager should be a body incorporated in India, registered with SEBI and should have a net worth of at least Rs 50 crore. The social stock exchange will be operated for fundraising by social enterprises.]

4. India unveiled a ‘National Action Plan for Dog Mediated Rabies Elimination’(NAPRE), to eliminate rabies by which year?

A
2025

B
2027

C
2030

D
2032

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Correct Answer : C [2030]

Explaination : [India unveiled a ‘National Action Plan for Dog Mediated Rabies Elimination’(NAPRE) by 2030. It has been drafted by the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) in consultation with the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying. World Rabies Day is observed on September 28. NAPRE is based on 5 major pillars – political will, sustained funding, intersectoral planning, coordination and review, community planning, and operational research.]

5. Padmaja Chunduru, former MD & CEO of Indian Bank, has been appointed as the new MD & CEO of which organisation?

A
SEBI MF

B
NSDL

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Correct Answer : B [NSDL]

Explaination : [Padmaja Chunduru has been appointed managing director and chief executive officer (MD & CEO) of National Securities Depositories (NSDL). She has earlier served as the MD & CEO of Indian Bank between September 2018 and August 2021. Her appointment has been approved by the shareholders of NSDL. She is succeeding GV Nageswara Rao, who was the previous MD & CEO of NSDL.]

6. Which institution has developed the first alternative to corneal transplantation in India?

A
AIIMS

B
JIPMER

C
IIT- Hyderabad

D
NIT- Tiruchirappalli

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Correct Answer : C [IIT- Hyderabad]

Explaination : [Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad (IIT-Hyderabad) researchers have recently developed an alternative to corneal transplantation. The research team have developed a hydrogel from discarded corneas from human and bovine sources using a novel method. The team discovered that this tissue-specific hydrogel can prevent cells from scar tissue formation. The team also demonstrated that this hydrogel can be applied after injury which helps to regenerate the cornea without scarring.]

7. Lucy Mission, which was seen in the news recently, is associated with which space agency?

A
ISRO

B
NASA

C
Blue Origin

D
SpaceX

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Correct Answer : B [NASA]

Explaination : [Lucy is a mission of the USA’s NASA, to study Jupiter’s Trojan asteroids. This is set to provide new insights into the solar system’s formation 4.5 billion years ago The probe is named Lucy after an ancient fossil that provided insights into the evolution of human species. It is set to be launched on October 16 from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. It will have a 12-year journey to eight different asteroids- one in the Main Belt between Mars and Jupiter and seven Trojans.]

8. Which technology company has launched ‘Creator education programme’ in India?

A
Amazon

B
Facebook

C
Microsoft

D
Google

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Correct Answer : B [Facebook]

Explaination : [Technology Major Facebook launched its largest creator education and enablement programme in India. Named “Born on Instagram” the programme includes e-learning course, aimed at encouraging, educating and enabling creators. The programme was originally launched in 2019. It focusses on content creators who drive more users, viewers and commerce across different platforms. The programme will also provide live masterclasses with experts, latest information on trends, product updates and challenges.]

9. What does ‘P’ stand for in the PCA Framework, related with the Reserve Bank of India?

A
Public

B
Private

C
Prompt

D
Priority

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Correct Answer : C [Prompt]

Explaination : [Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) refers to the watchlist of weak banks, by the Reserve Bank of India. The regulator imposes restrictions like curbs on lending among others, on such banks. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recently removed Indian Overseas Bank from the Prompt Corrective Action Framework. The bank was placed under the PCA framework in 2015. On the basis of the published financial results for 2020-21, the Board for Financial Supervision, found that the bank has not breached PCA parameter. ]

10. What is the External debt ratio to GDP of India, as of March 2020?

A
1.11%

B
11.1%

C
21.1%

D
41.1%

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Correct Answer : C [21.1%]

Explaination : [According to the Union Finance Ministry’ status report on India’s external debt, India’s External debt to GDP ratio increased marginally to 21.1% from 20.6% as at end-March 2020. India’s external debt rose by 2.1% year-on-year to 570 billion as of March−end2021.Reserves to external debt ratio increased to101.2107.2 billion rose by 6.2%. The non-sovereign debt grew 1.2% to $462.8 billion. ]

11. What per cent of India’s exports is contributed by MSMEs, approximately?

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Correct Answer : B [40]

Explaination : [India has more than 63 million MSMEs. They account for nearly 40 per cent of India’s exports, about 6.11 per cent of the country’s manufacturing GDP. MSMEs contribute to 24.63 per cent of the GDP from services sector. Union MSME Minister Narayan Rane has inaugurated the India Export Initiative and India Xports 2021 portal of the India SME Forum. India has fixed its exports target of USD 400 billion for this fiscal year. The Minister said that MSMEs would further take it to $1 trillion by 2027.]

12. ‘Clean India Programme’ has been inaugurated from which state?

A
Bihar

B
Uttar Pradesh

C
Gujarat

D
West Bengal

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Correct Answer : B [Uttar Pradesh]

Explaination : [Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Thakur launched a month-long Clean India Programme from Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology-Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The programme has been launched as a part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. The aim of the cleanliness drive is to create awareness, encourage people and make them involve in cleaning waste especially the ‘Single Use Plastic’ waste throughout the country. This campaign will continue till 31st October.]

13. Hwasong-8, which was seen in the news recently, is a new hypersonic missile tested by which country?

A
China

B
Japan

C
Israel

D
North Korea

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Correct Answer : D [North Korea]

Explaination : [North Korea has claimed that it successfully tested a new hypersonic missile called Hwasong-8. This technology allows missiles to be pre-fuelled and then sent to the field. Days after the hypersonic missile, North Korea said it test-fired a new anti-aircraft missile. This marks the country’s fourth weapons test in under a month. North Korea also said that its weapons are needed for self-defence.]

14. Who took charge as the Chief Hydrographer to the Government of India?

A
Adhir Arora

B
Vinay Badhwar

C
Gaurav Arya

D
R K Mathur

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Correct Answer : A [Adhir Arora]

Explaination : [Vice Admiral Adhir Arora, NM has taken charge as the Chief Hydrographer to the Government of India. He succeeded Vice Admiral Vinay Badhwar, AVSM, NM who superannuated in this month. Adhir Arora was responsible for maritime boundaries aspects including representing India in the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) during the arbitration with Bangladesh. He was also the co-chair for the 3rd Indo – Mauritius hydrographic cooperation meeting.]

15. SAGE and SACRED, which were seen in the news, are new portals associated with which segment of population?

A
Old Age People

B
Children

C
Women

D
Trans Gender People

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Correct Answer : A [Old Age People]

Explaination : [The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment organised VAYO NAMAN Programme on the occasion of International Day of Older Persons. Vice President Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu presented Vayoshreshtha Samman-2021 to senior citizens. Vice President also launched two portals – SAGE (Seniorcare Aging Growth Engine) and SACRED (Senior Able Citizens for Re-Employment in Dignity). The SAGE portal, designed by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, aims to encourage entrepreneurs in the area of elderly care. SACRED portal will connect the senior citizens with job providers in the private sector.]

16. Which institution publishes the Global Financial Stability Report semi-annually?

A
World Bank

D
New Development Bank

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Correct Answer : B [IMF]

Explaination : [The Global Financial Stability Report is a semi-annual publication by the International Monetary Fund, which gives detailed review on the stability of global financial markets. In the recent Global Financial Stability Report, the IMF has dedicated an exclusive chapter to crypto currency. Under it, IMF mentions that rapid growth of the crypto ecosystem presents new opportunities at the same time, it has cautioned about the financial stability challenges. ]

17. Who has become the first Indian Woman cricketer to score a century in Australia?

A
Smriti Mandhana

B
Mithali Raj

C
Shafali Verma

D
Punam Raut

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Correct Answer : A [Smriti Mandhana]

Explaination : [Indian ace woman cricketer Smriti Mandhana has created a new record by becoming the very first Indian woman to score a century in Australia. The previously held record in this regard was 58 runs in the second innings of the Melbourne Test in 1991. Mandhana scored 127 runs off 216 balls, which included 22 boundaries and a six.]

18. Manu Bhaker, who was seen in the news recently, is associated with which sports?

A
Running

B
Swimming

C
Wrestling

D
Shooting

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Correct Answer : D [Shooting]

Explaination : [Indian shooter Manu Bhaker is an ace Indian shooter. She is in news recently since she has made a top podium finish in the ISSF Junior World Championship held at Lime, Peru. She won Gold in individual pistol event as well as in a mixed team pistol with Sarabjot Singh. Her contribution helped India to rise to the top of the medal tally at the championship. ]

19. Edayur and Kuttiattoor, which were in news recently, belongs to which state?

A
Andhra Pradesh

B
Tamil Nadu

C
Kerala

D
Karnataka

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Correct Answer : C [Kerala]

Explaination : [Edayur Chilli and Kuttiattoor Mango of the state of Kerala have received Geographical Indication tag (GI Tag) recently. Geographical Indication (GI) is a sign used on products that have a specific geographical origin and is regulated under the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act of 1999. GI is awarded by the Controller General of Patents, Design and Trade Marks, under the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry.]

20. In which year UPI was launched by the NPCI in India?

A
2010

B
2013

C
2016

D
2018

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Correct Answer : C [2016]

Explaination : [Unified Payments Interface (UPI) is a system operated by the NPCI (National Payments Corporation of India), which permits multiple bank accounts to be operated in a single application. It was launched by NPCI in the year 2016. UPI is in the news recently, as it has registered 3.65 billion transactions worth Rs 6.5 trillion in the month of September 2021 alone, which is an all-time high since inception, both in terms of volume and value.]