1-10 October Flashcards
“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
Correct Answer: B [World Maritime Day]
Notes:
The International Maritime Organization is a specialised agency of the United Nations responsible for regulating shipping. It is headquartered at London.
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
Correct Answer: C [2030]
Notes:
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.
Aapda Mitra Scheme, which was seen in the news recently, is implemented by which Union Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Defence
[B] Ministry of Home Affairs
[C] Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
[D] Ministry of MSME
Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Home Affairs]
Notes:
Aapda Mitra Scheme is being implemented by Union Home Affairs Ministry. Home Minister Amit Shah recently released the training manual of Aapda Mitra Scheme and plan documents of Aapda Mitra and Common Alerting Protocol.
Which country has recently announced a multibillion-euro Defence deal with France? [A] Greece [B] Turkey [C] Italy [D] Spain
Correct Answer: A [Greece]
Notes:
France and Greece announced a multibillion-euro Defence deal, which includes the decision of Greece to buy three French warships.
Legal Initiative for Forest and Environment (LIFE), which received 2021 Right Livelihood Award, is based in which state/UT? [A] Hyderabad [B] Delhi [C] Chennai [D] Gandhi Nagar
Correct Answer: B [Delhi]
Notes:
Delhi-based environmental organisation Legal Initiative for Forest and Environment (LIFE) has received the 2021 Right Livelihood Award.
CIPET: Institute of Petrochemicals Technology has been inaugurated with which city? [A] Gandhi Nagar [B] Jaipur [C] Chennai [D] Hyderabad
Correct Answer: B [Jaipur]
Notes:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated CIPET: Institute of Petrochemicals Technology, Jaipur through video conference.
The Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering & Technology (CIPET), formerly called as the Central Institute of Plastics Engineering & Technology, was established in 1968 by India with the assistance of United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) at Chennai.
The Cabinet approved the continuation of the National Export Insurance Account (NEIA) scheme till which year? [A] 2022-23 [B] 2023-24 [C] 2024-25 [D] 2025-26
Correct Answer: D [2025-26]
Notes:
The Cabinet approved the continuation of the National Export Insurance Account (NEIA) scheme. The Government has announced an infusion of Rs 1,650 crore grant-in-aid over five years from FY 2021-2022 to FY 2025-2026.
Which institution released the report titled ‘Transforming Food Systems for Rural Prosperity’? [A] IFAD [B] FAO [C] NABARD [D] NITI Aayog
Correct Answer: A [IFAD]
Notes:
United Nations International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has recently released a report titled ‘Transforming Food Systems for Rural Prosperity’.
The report recommended several concrete actions to be taken by governments and policymakers. It said that the Global food systems need a huge revolution, in a more inclusive, fair and sustainable way. As per the report, Food systems are responsible for 37 per cent of greenhouse gas emissions and also highly vulnerable to a changing climate.
Najla Bouden Romdhane, is the first female Prime Minister of which country? [A] Tunisia [B] Turkey [C] Greece [D] Cuba
Correct Answer: A [Tunisia]
Notes:
Najla Bouden Romdhane has been named Tunisia’s first female prime minister. Before two months President Kais Saied assumed executive authority, sacked the prime minister and suspended parliament.
The President had said that during the emergency period, the government would be responsible to the president. Hence, the new Prime Minister would have less direct power than previous Prime Ministers.
Which institution has developed the first alternative to corneal transplantation in India? [A] AIIMS [B] JIPMER [C] IIT- Hyderabad [D] NIT- Tiruchirappalli
Correct Answer: C [IIT- Hyderabad]
Notes:
Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad (IIT-Hyderabad) researchers have recently developed an alternative to corneal transplantation.
Lucy Mission, which was seen in the news recently, is associated with which space agency? [A] ISRO [B] NASA [C] Blue Origin [D] SpaceX.
Correct Answer:B [NASA]
Notes:
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.
What does ‘P’ stand for in the PCA Framework, related with the Reserve Bank of India? [A] Public [B] Private [C] Prompt [D] Priority
Correct Answer: C [Prompt]
Notes:
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.
Mont Blanc, which was seen in the news recently, is the highest peak in which mountain range? [A] Himalayas [B] Alps [C] Andes [D] Mount Everest
Correct Answer: B [Alps]
Notes:
Mont Blanc is the highest mountain in the Alps and Western Europe. The summit of the Mont Blanc peak, has shrunk by two metres over the past 20 years.
Recently, surveyors including experts and high mountain guides measured the peak and announced its new measurements. It has reached an official height of 4,807.81 metres above sea level. The official height has been on a downward slide for over a decade. The highest reading was 4,810.9 metres in 2007.
‘Prashasan Gaon ke Sang’, is an initiative of which Indian state/UT? [A] Gujarat [B] Punjab [C] Rajasthan [D] Haryana
Correct Answer: C [Rajasthan]
Notes:
The state government of Rajasthan has launched a campaign named ‘Prashasan Gaon ke Sang’.
National Research Centre on Yak (NRCY) is located in which state/UT? [A] Ladakh [B] Arunachal Pradesh [C] Sikkim [D] Uttarakhand
Correct Answer: B [Arunachal Pradesh]
Notes:
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has approved a credit plan for Yaks. The scheme was developed by the National Research Centre on Yak (NRCY) at Dirang in Arunachal Pradesh. The NRCY functions under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).
Who is the head of the expert group on minimum wages and national-floor wages? [A] SP Mukherjee [B] JK Ghosh [C] GP Samanta [D] Kshatrapati Shivaji
Correct Answer: A [SP Mukherjee]
Notes:
The expert group on minimum wages and national-floor wages has been reconstituted under economist and statistician SP Mukherjee.
What per cent of India’s exports is contributed by MSMEs, approximately? [A] 30 [B] 40 [C] 50 [D] 60
Correct Answer: B [40]
Notes:
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
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
Correct Answer: D [North Korea]
Notes:
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.
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
Correct Answer: A [Adhir Arora]
Notes:
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
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
Correct Answer: A [Old Age People]
Notes:
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).
‘Chacha Chaudhary’ has been declared as the mascot of which programme in India? [A] Swachh Bharat 2.0 [B] SAUBHAGYA [C] Namami Gange Programme [D] PM Ujjwala Yojana
Correct Answer: C [Namami Gange Programme]
Notes:
National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) announced that Chacha Chaudhary, the popular comic book character, has been declared as a mascot of Namami Gange Programme.
Which country has recently declared a state of emergency in the prison system? [A] India [B] USA [C] Cuba [D] Ecuador
Correct Answer: D [Ecuador]
Notes:
The President of Ecuador has recently declared a state of emergency in the prison system of the country. This decision is followed by a prison massacre event in which more than 115 prison inmates are reported dead.
Where is the ‘Kilauea volcano’ located? [A] South Africa [B] Hawaii [C] Canada [D] Madagascar
Correct Answer: B [Hawaii ]
Notes:
Kilauea – one of the most active volcanoes on earth is located in the Hawaii islands. The volcano has recently started to erupt, raising the alert level to “warning” and the aviation code being changed to “red” in the region
Who has been appointed as the first Director General of the Ordnance Directorate? [A] S Vaidhyanathan [B] ER Sheikh [C] M Sathyan [D] Dr.C.Sylendra Babu
Correct Answer: B [ER Sheikh]
Notes:
Senior IOFS officer ER Sheikh has assumed charge as the first director general of the Ordnance Directorate. The Ordnance Directorate is a newly created entity to replace the Ordnance Factory Board (OFB).
Shiv Nadar and Mallika Srinivasan who have been chosen for the 2021 Global Leadership Award by USIBC, are associated with which organisations respectively? [A] HCL and TAFE [B] ICICI and HCL [C] TATA and IOCL [D] Infosys and TCS
Correct Answer: A [HCL and TAFE]
Notes:
Indian industrialists Shiv Nadar – founder of HCL Technologies and Mallika Srinivasan – chairperson of TAFE have been selected for 2021 Global Leadership Award by US India Business Council (USIBC).
“Bal Raksha Kit” is an immunity boosting medicine developed by which organisation? [A] AIIMS [B] IIT Bombay [C] AIIA [D] DRDO
Correct Answer: C [AIIA]
Notes:
The All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), under the aegis Union Ayush Ministry has developed an immunity booster kit for children named “Bal Raksha Kit”, which can be consumed by children upto the age of 16 years. This can be undertaken by the children till the time vaccine is available for COVID 19 disease.
LORROS, which is in news recently, is a system associated with which field? [A] Agriculture [B] Surveillance [C] Artificial Intelligence [D] Finance
Correct Answer: B [Surveillance]
Notes:
LORROS stands for Long Range Reconnaissance and Observation System, which is a sensor system to provide for long-range day-time and night-time surveillance. It is used by the national security forces like the Indian Army, to counter infiltration
India has recently signed “Terms of Reference for the Conduct of Navy-to-Navy Talks” with which country? [A] China [B] USA [C] Australia [D] Japan
Correct Answer: C [Australia]
Notes:
The Indian Navy had signed the “Joint Guidance for the India – Australia Navy to Navy Relationship” on 18th August 2021, following which India has signed Terms of Reference for the Conduct of Navy-to-Navy Talks” with Australia.
In which year UPI was launched by the NPCI in India? [A] 2010 [B] 2013 [C] 2016 [D] 2018
Correct Answer: C [2016]
Notes:
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.
What is the theme for the tiger rallies which commenced on 2nd October across 51 tiger reserves in India? [A] Amrut Bharat [B] India for Tigers – A Rally on Wheels [C] Atma Nirbhar Tigers [D] Tiger on Wheels
Correct Answer: B [India for Tigers – A Rally on Wheels]
Notes:
The Union Minister for Environment Forest and Climate Change Shri. Bhupender Yadav has launched tiger rallies in 51 reserves in the country, under the theme “India for Tigers – A Rally on Wheels”. This is a part of ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ celebrations in India
Mitra Shakti is a joint Army exercise between India and which country? [A] Nepal [B] Bangladesh [C] Sri Lanka [D] France
Correct Answer: C [Sri Lanka]
Notes:
The Armies of India and Sri Lanka are set to participate in the 12-day military exercise – “Mitra Shakti”, which would be held in Combat Training School in Sri Lanka’s Ampara. This is the 8th edition of the joint military exercise between the two countries.
India would be represented by a contingent of 120 personnel. This exercise is aimed to promote close coordination and interoperability among the two military forces.
The famous ‘World Expo’ is hosted by which city from October 2021 to March 2022? [A] Dubai [B] Abu Dhabi [C] Doha [D] Muscat
Correct Answer: A [Dubai]
Notes:
The Dubai Expo 2020, the world’s biggest trade and commerce exhibition would run for a period of 6 months from 1 October to 31 March 2022. This World Expo hosted by Dubai, United Arab Emirates, has the theme, ‘Connecting Minds, Creating the Future’
Who is the head of the expert panel set up by the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA), on sustainable finance? [A] Urjit Patel [B] C K Mishra [C] Abhijeet Banerjee [D] Jean Drèze
Correct Answer: B [C K Mishra]
Notes:
The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has set up an expert panel headed by former Enviornment and Forest Secretary C K Mishra to suggest a framework to develop a world-class sustainable finance hub at IFSC.
