C.A One Liner Flashcards
Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana (RGKNY) is the initiative of which Indian state/UT?
[A] Punjab
[B] Kerala
[C] Chhattisgarh
[D] Andhra Pradesh
Correct Answer: C [Chhattisgarh]
Notes:
Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana (RGKNY) is a flagship scheme of the state of Chhattisgarh.
Buddhadeb Guha, who recently passed away, was associated with which profession? [A] Sportsperson [B] Writer [C] Politician [D] Business-person
Correct Answer: B [Writer]
Notes:
Noted Bengali writer Buddhadeb Guha, who authored several popular books including Madhukari, recently passed away.
The writer passed away at the age of 85. He had won several awards including the Ananda Purashkar and Sharat Puraskar.
When is the “National Small Industry Day” celebrated every year? [A] August 30 [B] September 1 [C] September 3 [D] September 5
Correct Answer: A [August 30]
Notes:
National Small Industry Day is an annual celebration to recognises the value of small industries in our society.
Every year on August 30, the country celebrates National Small Industry Day.
Meiraba Luwang Maisam, who was seen in the news recently, is associated with which sports? [A] Chess [B] Badminton [C] Tennis [D] Weight Lifting
Correct Answer: B [Badminton]
Notes:
India’s Maisnam Meiraba created history by becoming the champion on debut at the Yonex Latvia International Future Series Badminton tournament in Jelgava.
The four-day tourney was organized by the Latvian Badminton Federation, with the support of Badminton World Federation (BWF).
18-year-old Maisnam Meiraba clinched the title in his first ever senior international tournament.
Which place in India is known to have all three species of crocodiles? [A] Kendrapara [B] Kochi [C] Kannur [D] Konark
Correct Answer: A [Kendrapara]
Notes:
Kendrapara district located in the state of Odisha has been found to have all three species of crocodiles -salt-water, gharial and mugger.
Where was the Naval Exercise between India and Algeria conducted recently? [A] Bay of Bengal [B] Arabian Sea [C] Indian Ocean [D] Mediterranean Sea
Correct Answer: D [Mediterranean Sea]
Notes:
Recently, the naval forces of India and Algeria has conducted a maiden naval exercise
The exercises were conducted at the Mediterranean Sea, off the coast of Algeria.
India was represented by Navy’s stealth frigate INS Tabar and naval ship ANS Ezzadjer was its counterpart.
This exercise was aimed to enhance interaction and collaboration between the two nations.
Based on recommendation of which body, the Grants to Rural Local Bodies (RLBs) are released by the Government of India to states?
[A] Union Public Service Commission
[B] Finance Commission
[C] National Rural Development Commission
[D] National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
Correct Answer: B [Finance Commission]
Notes:
The Government of India through the Finance Ministry has released a sum of Rs.13,000 crore as Rural Local Bodies (RLBs) grants.
Fintech services provider PayU is set to acquire which Indian fintech company for $4.7 bn?
[A] Razorpay
[B] BillDesk
[C] Mobikwik
[D] Pine Labs
Correct Answer: B [BillDesk]
Notes:
Fintech services provider PayU is set to acquire Indian digital payments provider- BillDesk for $4.7 billion.
This is set to be one of the largest deals in the Indian fintech sector.
Indian Navy has undertaken a joint exercise with which country, in Gulf of Aden near Yemen? [A] Russia [B] Germany [C] France [D] Italy
Correct Answer: B [Germany]
Notes:
Navies of India and Germany carried out a joint exercise, in Gulf of Aden near Yemen.
The exercise included helicopter landings and search and seizure operations.
The Indian Navy’s frigate ‘INS Trikand’ exercised with German frigate ‘Bayern’ in the Gulf of Aden.
INS Trikand is currently deployed in the Gulf of Aden region for anti-piracy patrol.
Which institution releases the Quarterly House Price Index (HPI)? [A] National Housing Bank [B] Reserve Bank of India [C] NITI Aayog [D] National Statistics Office
Correct Answer: B [Reserve Bank of India]
Notes:
The Reserve Bank releases a quarterly house price index (HPI) based on transaction-level data received from housing registration authorities in ten major cities.
The C.1.2 variant of the Coronavirus disease, was first reported in which country? [A] China [B] South Africa [C] India [D] USA
Correct Answer: B [South Africa]
Notes:
The C.1.2 variant of the Coronavirus disease was first reported from South Africa.
The variant has now spread to at least six countries, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO).
As per the Indian Government, India has no cases of the new C.1.2 coronavirus disease (Covid-19) variant detected so far.
The public health body of the United Nations (UN) announced that it was monitoring the new C.1.2 virus strain.
What is the name of the India – Kazakhstan joint military, which is held in Kazakhstan? [A] INDKAZ – 21 [B] KAZIND – 21 [C] EX EAGLE – 21 [D] EX DRAGON – 21
Correct Answer: B [KAZIND – 21]
Notes:
KAZIND-21 is the India – Kazakhstan joint military exercise, which is held in Kazakhstan.
This year’s KAZIND is the 5th annual bilateral joint exercise between the two armies.
India is represented by a contingent of 90 soldiers and Kazakhstan is represented by 120 troops.
‘Saath’ is a Rural Enterprises Acceleration Programme, launched in which state / UT? [A] Tamil Nadu [B] Kerala [C] Delhi [D] Jammu and Kashmir
Correct Answer: D [Jammu and Kashmir]
Notes:
A Rural Enterprises Acceleration Programme named ‘Saath’ has been launched in the UT of Jammu and Kashmir, for the Self Help Group (SHG) women of the UT.
The Fukutoku-Okanoba volcano, which was seen in the news recently, is located in which country? [A] Japan [B] China [C] Philippines [D] Australia
Correct Answer: A [Japan]
Notes:
The Fukutoku-Okanoba volcano, is situated in Japan.
It is located at about 80 feet below the sea, five kilometres north of Japan’s South Iwo Jima Island.
Which institution is leading the cross-border CBDC project, undertaken by Central banks in Australia, Singapore, Malaysia and South Africa? [A] IMF [B] BIS [C] World Bank [D] BRICS Bank
Correct Answer: B [BIS]
Notes:
The Central banks in Australia, Singapore, Malaysia and South Africa are set to conduct a cross border payments trial using different central bank digital currencies (CBDC).
Bank of International Settlement (BIS) Innovation Hub is leading the scheme.
Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) is an annual meet held in which country?
[A] Switzerland
[B] Russia
[C] Japan
[D] Singapore
Correct Answer: B [Russia]
Notes:
Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) is an annual meet held in Vladivostok, Russia.
It aims to encourage foreign investments in Russia’s resource-rich but underdeveloped Far East regions.
Who is the first Indian woman to win two medals in the Paralympics Games? [A] Avani Lekhara [B] Bhavina Patel [C] Ekta Bhyan [D] Kashish Lakra
Correct Answer: A [Avani Lekhara]
Notes:
Indian shooter Avani Lekhara became the first Indian woman to win two Paralympic medals.
She won the 50m Rifle 3 Position SH1 bronze to add to the Gold she had won earlier in the Games.
The 19-year-old Lekhara had become the first Indian woman to win a Paralympic gold after she topped the 10m air rifle standing SH1 event.
Joginder Singh Sodhi was the only Indian to win multiple medals in the same edition of the Games when he got one silver and two bronze medals in the 1984 Paralympics.
Where is the International Coconut Community (ICC) based at? [A] Colombo [B] Jakarta [C] Dhaka [D] Philippines
Correct Answer: B [Jakarta]
Notes:
The International Coconut Community (ICC), an intergovernmental organization of coconut producing countries.
It functions under the aegis of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN-ESCAP).
Rajiv Gandhi National Park, which has been renamed as Orang National Park, is located in which Indian state?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Karnataka
[C] Assam
[D] Uttarakhand
Correct Answer: C [Assam]
Notes:
The Assam government has decided to rename Rajiv Gandhi National Park as Orang National Park.
The Assam cabinet passed a resolution in this regard.
The National Park covers an area of 79.28 sq km. It was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1985, and a national park in 1999.
Corbevax is a vaccine candidate of which pharma company? [A] Johnson and Johnson [B] Pfizer [C] Biological E [D] Ranbaxy
Correct Answer: C [Biological E]
Notes:
Corbevax is the COVID 19 vaccine candidate, produced by Hyderabad based pharma company Biological E.
Jezero Crater is a part of which planet? [A] Venus [B] Mercury [C] Mars [D] Jupiter
Correct Answer: C [Mars]
Notes:
NASA’s Mars rover have successfully collected its first rock sample for return to Earth.
The rock sample, which is about the thickness of a pencil, could have slipped deeper into the tube during a series of planned vibrations
Which Indian state has launched the e-ILP platform for Inner Line Permit (ILP) system in the state? [A] Assam [B] Manipur [C] Arunachal Pradesh [D] Sikkim
Correct Answer: B [Manipur]
Notes:
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh virtually launched the e-ILP platform for effective regulation of the Inner Line Permit (ILP) system in the state.
The e-ILP platform aims to regulate the entry, exit and tracking of visitors who are overstaying beyond the permitted duration
Which is the first Asian country to launch a Plastics pact? [A] Thailand [B] Nepal [C] India [D] Sri Lanka
Correct Answer: C [India]
Notes:
World-Wide Fund for Nature-India (WWF India) and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) have joined hands to develop a platform to promote a circular system for plastics.
Rudolf Weigl, seen in the Google Doodle, was an inventor and immunologist from which country? [A] Germany [B] France [C] Poland [D] Israel
Correct Answer: C [Poland]
Notes:
Google celebrated the 138th birthday of Polish inventor, doctor, and immunologist Rudolf Weigl with a doodle.
India, along with which country has announced $1.2 billion package for finance to Asia’s Green Growth? [A] USA [B] UK [C] Switzerland [D] China
Correct Answer: B [UK]
Where was the World Stamp Exhibition ‘Philanippon 2021’ held? [A] China [B] Malaysia [C] Taiwan [D] Japan
Correct Answer: D [Japan]
Notes:
Philanippon 2021 is the World Stamp Exhibition, held recently in Tokyo, Japan. This event is held every 10 years in Japan since 1971, to mark the founding of Postal service in Japan.
Under whose leadership, a Parliamentary committee on finance has been constituted, on separation of the debt management function from the RBI? [A] Shaktikanta Das [B] UK Sinha [C] Manmohan Singh [D] Jayant Sinha
Correct Answer: D [Jayant Sinha]
Notes:
A Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance has been constituted under the leadership of Jayant Sinha. This committee would visit the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and discuss on the separation of the debt management function from the RBI.
ISRO in association with which institution has developed a device to cultivate microorganisms in space? [A] IIT- Madras [B] IIT- Bombay [C] IISc [D] DRDO
Correct Answer: C [IISc]
Notes:
A team of researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc.) and Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) have jointly developed a modular device to cultivate microorganisms in space.
Which insurance company is set to take over 100% stake in Exide Life Insurance? [A] LIC [B] NIA [C] HDFC Life [D] SBI Life
Correct Answer: C [HDFC Life]
Notes:
Indian private sector life insurer HDFC Life is set to acquire 100 per cent stake Exide Life Insurance for a sum of Rs. 6,687 crore. This deal is seen as one of the biggest deals in Indian insurance sector.
Who is the first IAS officer from India to win a Paralympics medal? [A] Suhas Yathiraj [B] Devendra Jhajharia [C] Yogesh Kathuniya [D] Bhavina Patel
Correct Answer: A [Suhas Yathiraj]
Notes:
Suhas L Yathiraj, Noida District Magistrate, created history as the first-ever IAS officer to win a medal at the Paralympics. He defeated Fredy Setiawan of Indonesia in his men’s singles SL4-Group A.
Indian Institute of Millet Research (IIMR) is headquartered in which state? [A] Tamil Nadu [B] Kerala [C] Karnataka [D] Telangana
Correct Answer: D [Telangana]
Notes:
Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ICAR-Indian Institute of Millet Research (ICAR-IIMR).
What is the name of the commission India’s first satellite and ballistic missile tracking ship? [A] Ajit [B] Dhruv [C] Naren [D] Rudra
Correct Answer: B [Dhruv]
Notes:
India’s first satellite and ballistic missile tracking ship named ‘Dhruv’ is set to be commissioned from Visakhapatnam.
Which state/UT launched ‘Tourist Village network’ to promote tourism and create employment? [A] Goa [B] Jammu and Kashmir [C] Puducherry [D] Assam
Correct Answer: B [Jammu and Kashmir]
Notes:
Jammu & Kashmir LG has recently launched the ‘Tourist Village network’ to promote tourism and create sustainable employment for the youth.
Which country’s Prime Minister topped in the survey conducted by ‘The Morning Consult’? [A] Russia [B] Australia [C] India [D] New Zealand
Correct Answer: C [India]
Notes:
In a survey conducted by the Morning Consult, the Indian Prime Minister has obtained an approval rating of 70 per cent
Which country chaired the 11th BRICS Trade Ministers Meeting was held in 2021? [A] China [B] Brazil [C] South Africa [D] India
Correct Answer: D [India]
Notes:
On 3rd September, 2021, the 11th BRICS Trade Ministers Meeting was held in a virtual mode, under the chairmanship of India
What is the name of the bilateral naval exercise that is being held between India and Australia? [A] AUSINDEX [B] Malabar Exercise [C] SIMBEX [D] Exercise Indradhanush
Correct Answer: A [AUSINDEX]
Notes:
The bilateral exercise – AUSINDEX between Indian Navy and Royal Australian Navy is being held in Australia from September 6 to 10, 2021. The exercise will provide an opportunity for both Navies to further bolster inter-operability, gain from best practices and develop a common understanding of procedures for Maritime Security Operations. The two countries will also be holding their first “2+2″ Foreign and Defence Ministers meet in New Delhi.
Which city is the venue of the IUCN World Conservation Congress? [A] Munich [B] Tokyo [C] Marseille [D] Geneva
Correct Answer: C [Marseille]
Notes:
Some 28% of the 1,38,374 species assessed by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) for its survival watch list are now at high risk of vanishing forever.
Which state has launched Vatan Prem Yojana? [A] Bihar [B] Gujarat [C] Uttar Pradesh [D] Rajasthan
Correct Answer: B [Gujarat]
Which state has planned to reintroduce ‘Industrial Adalats’ (Industrial courts)? [A] Tamil Nadu [B] Kerala [C] Karnataka [D] Himachal Pradesh
Correct Answer: C [Karnataka]
Which state/UT has decided to issue “Resident Certificate” only to Permanent Resident Certificate holders of the region? [A] Jammu and Kashmir [B] Ladakh [C] Sikkim [D] Dadra and Nagar Haveli
Correct Answer: B [Ladakh]
Notes:
According to the Ladakh Resident Certificate Order 2021 passed on September 4, 2021, the Ladakh administration has decided to issue “Resident Certificate” only to Permanent Resident Certificate holders of the region unlike J&K, where new domicile laws allowed outsiders too to apply for jobs, land and other facilities.
Who has been awarded the Behler Turtle Conservation Award? [A] Joseph L. Goldstein [B] Shailendra Singh [C] Richard Dawkins [D] Priyambada Mohanty Hejmadi
Correct Answer: B [Shailendra Singh]
Notes:
Indian biologist Shailendra Singh has been awarded the Behler Turtle Conservation Award for bringing three critically endangered turtle conservation species back from the brink of extinction.
Who has been elected as the Chairman of the Assembly of Asian Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions (ASOSAI)? [A] Hou Kai [B] Mitsuhiko Kawado [C] GC Murmu [D] Chen Chu
Correct Answer: C [GC Murmu]
Notes:
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India GC Murmu has been elected as the Chairman of the Assembly of Asian Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions (ASOSAI) from 2024-2027 with India set to host the 16th Assembly of ASOSAI in 2024.
Which state has announced that Rs 5,000 each as a form of financial assistance will be paid to the artisans making Vinayaka statues? [A] Maharashtra [B] Telangana [C] Andhra Pradesh [D] Tamil Nadu
Correct Answer: D [Tamil Nadu]
Which ministry has launched the PRANA portal?
[A] Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
[B] Ministry of Earth Sciences
[C] Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
[D] Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Correct Answer: D [Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change]
Notes:
Union environment minister, Bhupendra Yadav has launched a portal called PRANA on September 7, 2021. PRANA Portal will be used to track the progress of the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)
Which state has appointed former SBI Chairperson Rajnish Kumar as its economic advisor? [A] West Bengal [B] Odisha [C] Andhra Pradesh [D] Assam
Correct Answer: C [Andhra Pradesh]
What is the name of the portal that has been launched to enable volunteers to contribute by connecting with the government and government-aided schools? [A] Vidyarthi Portal [B] Shikshak Parv Portal [C] NIPUN Bharat [D] Vidyanjali Portal
Correct Answer: D [Vidyanjali Portal]
Notes:
Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, launched Vidyanjali Portal and several other initiatives in the education sector on September 7, 2021
Which Indian airport has won the prestigious awards of CII National Energy Leader and Excellent Energy Efficient Unit?
[A] Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport
[B] Delhi International Airport Limited
[C] Chennai International Airport
[D] Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel International Airport
Correct Answer: B [Delhi International Airport Limited]
Notes:
Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) has won the prestigious awards of CII ‘National Energy Leader’ and ‘Excellent Energy Efficient Unit’ at the 22nd National Award ceremony for ‘Excellence in Energy Management’ organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) – Green Business Centre (GBC) during the 22nd edition of ‘Energy Efficiency Summit’, Virtual Conference & Exposition on Energy Efficiency.
Sumit Antil, who recently won a Gold medal in the Tokyo Paralympics for India, is associated with which sports? [A] High Jump [B] Shooting [C] Javelin Throw [D] Discus Throw
Correct Answer: C [Javelin Throw]
Notes:
India’s Sumit Antil won gold in men’s javelin (F64) at the Tokyo Paralympics with a new world record throw of 68.55m.
hich institution, in a joint venture with National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), has built an app to predict natural disasters? [A] IIT Madras [B] IIT Roorkee [C] IIT Guwahati [D] IIT Bombay
Correct Answer: B [IIT Roorkee]
Notes:
IIT Roorkee, in a joint venture with National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), has built an app that can predict natural disasters.
Which place in India is known to have all three species of crocodiles? [A] Kendrapara [B] Kochi [C] Kannur [D] Konark
Correct Answer: A [Kendrapara]
When was the first “International Day for People of African Descent” celebrated by the UN? [A] August 25, 2021 [B] August 30, 2021 [C] August 31, 2021 [D] September 1, 2021
Correct Answer: C [August 31, 2021]
Which country hosted the 8th BIMSTEC Agriculture Experts Meeting? [A] Sri Lanka [B] Nepal [C] India [D] Myanmar
Correct Answer: C [India
Which state has reported cases of Fever identified as ‘Scrub Typhus’? [A] Bihar [B] Uttar Pradesh [C] Odisha [D] West Bengal
Correct Answer: B [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
In Uttar Pradesh, many children have been diagnosed with a new mystery fever identified as Scrub Typhus.
Who has been appointed as the new Secretary General of the Rajya Sabha? [A] M Venkaiah Naidu [B] Dr. Ramacharyulu [C] Utpal Kumar Singh [D] Desh Deepak Verma
Correct Answer: B [Dr. Ramacharyulu]
Notes:
Rajya Sabha chairman M Venkaiah Naidu appointed Dr. Parasaram Pattabhi Kesava Ramacharyulu as the new Secretary General of the Rajya Sabha.
Who has been appointed as the Chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)? [A] J B Mohapatra [B] Rajesh Damor [C] Pramod Y Devikar [D] Deepa Rasal
Correct Answer: A [J B Mohapatra]
Which Indian state/UT has launched a drone-based afforestation project, named ‘Hara Bhara’? [A] Gujarat [B] Punjab [C] Telangana [D] Rajasthan
Correct Answer: C [Telangana]
Notes:
The Telangana government has recently launched a drone-based afforestation project, named ‘Hara Bhara’.
Which country is organising the first ever BRICS Film Technologies Symposium in 2021? [A] Russia [B] Brazil [C] India [D] China
Correct Answer: C [India]
What is the name of the currency floated by the IMF, whose quota for India has been recently increased? [A] Special Drawing Rights [B] Specialty Drawing Rights [C] Forex Currency Drawing Rights [D] Special Currency Reserve
Correct Answer: A [Special Drawing Rights]
Notes:
The Special Drawing Rights (SDR) is the alternate reserve currency floated by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Where was the National Conference on Women and Child Development held recently? [A] Kerala [B] Uttar Pradesh [C] Gujarat [D] Haryana
Correct Answer: C [Gujarat]
Notes:
The National Conference on Women and Child Development was held at Kevadia, Gujarat, which was chaired by the Union Minister for Women and Child Development Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani.
Which is the first major city in India, to release a Climate Action Plan? [A] Mumbai [B] New Delhi [C] Kochi [D] Ahmadabad
Correct Answer: A [Mumbai]
Digital Currency “eNaira”, which was in the news recently, is associated with which country? [A] Nigeria [B] Australia [C] New Zealand [D] Germany
Correct Answer: A [Nigeria]
Notes:
Nigeria Central Bank announced plans to launch its own digital currency named the “eNaira”.
Who is the head of the committee set up to review the existing guidelines of the Journalist Welfare Scheme? [A] Ashok Tandon [B] Shashi Shekhar Vempati [C] Neerja Sekhar [D] Alok Agrawal
Correct Answer: A [Ashok Tandon]
Exercise Bright Star is a multinational military exercise, held in which country? [A] India [B] Japan [C] USA [D] Egypt
Correct Answer: D [Egypt
Which is the major reason of rise in RBI’s Forex reserves, in August 2021? [A] Operation Twist [B] OMO [C] Repo Operations [D] Additional SDR allocation by IMF
Correct Answer: D [Additional SDR allocation by IMF]
Atma Nirbhar Krishi Yojna’ and ‘Atma Nirbhar Bagwani Yojna’ schemes have been launched by which state? [A] Odisha [B] Uttar Pradesh [C] Madhya Pradesh [D] Arunachal Pradesh
Correct Answer: D [Arunachal Pradesh
Carlos Alcaraz, who was seen in the news recently, is associated with which sports? [A] Boxing [B] Tennis [C] Table-Tennis [D] Weight-lifting
Correct Answer: B [Tennis]
Notes:
Carlos Alcaraz recently became the youngest player in the Open era to reach the quarter-finals of the US men’s tournament.
The 18-year-old Spaniard beat Germany’s Peter Gojowczyk in five sets. He is eight days younger than Andre Agassi when the American reached the 1988 U.S. Open quarter-finals and semi-finals. He is also the youngest to reach this stage in New York since Thomaz Koch of Brazil did in 1963.
Which country, the world’ largest exporter of bauxite, has recently seen a military coup? [A] Myanmar [B] Guinea [C] Eritrea [D] Afghanistan
Correct Answer: B [Guinea]
Notes:
Guinea, the west African nation is a major global supplier of bauxite, which is crucial for the manufacturing of aluminum and iron ore.
Guinea exported 82.4 million tons of bauxite in 2020, making it the world’ largest exporters. Almost all bauxite is used to make alumina, which is used primarily to make aluminum. Aluminum prices rose to their highest level in 10 years after a military coup in Guinea threatened to damage the supply chain.
INS Hansa, which is seen in the news recently, is an Indian Naval Air station located in which state? [A] West Bengal [B] Sikkim [C] Goa [D] Andhra Pradesh
Correct Answer: C [Goa
How many medals have been bagged by the Indian contingent at the Tokyo Paralympic Games 2020? [A] 6 [B] 17 [C] 19 [D] 21
Correct Answer: C [19]
Notes:
At the Tokyo Paralympic Games, the Indian contingent finished with a total of 19 medals which includes 5 gold, 8 silver, and 6 bronze medals. Out of the total 162 countries, India was ranked at 24th position and 20th in terms of number of medals.
This year, India had sent the largest contingent of 54 para-athletes, who participated in 9 sporting disciplines. This is also the highest ever medal haul of India.
With which country’s navy, INS Tabar has undertaken a maritime partnership exercise? [A] Germany [B] Turkey [C] Saudi Arabia [D] Egypt
Correct Answer: D [Egypt]
Notes:
INS Tabar has undertaken a maritime partnership exercise with ENS Alexandria of the Egyptian Navy in the Mediterranean Sea.
With which organization, SFC Energy-AG and FC TecNrgy Pvt Ltd has partnered to provide reliable power supply to security forces operating in Naxal-affected areas? [A] Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited [B] NTPC Limited [C] GAIL Limited [D] Bharat Electronics Limited
Correct Answer: D [Bharat Electronics Limited]
Which date in September is celebrated as International Day of clean Air For Blue Skies? [A] September 8 [B] September 7 [C] September 9 [D] September 6
Correct Answer: B [September 7]
Which date in September is observed as International Literacy Day? [A] September 9 [B] September 7 [C] September 10 [D] September 8
Correct Answer: D [September 8]
What is the sanctioned strength of judges in the Supreme Court of India? [A] 18 [B] 25 [C] 34 [D] 45
Correct Answer: C [34]
Mariyappan Thangavelu and Sharad Kumar, who won medals in the Tokyo Paralympics, are associated with which sports? [A] Weight Lifting [B] Shooting [C] High Jump [D] Javelin Throw
Correct Answer: C [High Jump]
Notes:
Mariyappan Thangavelu and Sharad Kumar won the silver and bronze medals, respectively, in the high jump event in the Tokyo Paralympics.
What is the market capitalisation (m-cap) to GDP ratio of India, as of 2021? [A] 50 [B] 72 [C] 122 [D] 156
Correct Answer: C [122]
Which Indian state/UT recently hosted the ‘Nomadic Festival’? [A] Jharkhand [B] Ladakh [C] Haryana [D] Madhya Pradesh
Correct Answer: B [Ladakh]
Notes:
Ladakh Lieutenant Governor RK Mathur recently inaugurated a 2-Day Ladakh Nomadic Festival at Korzok Phu, Changthang region of eastern Ladakh.
Which country has recently developed a prototype miniature helicopter for surveillance work on future Mars missions? [A] Russia [B] China [C] UAE [D] India
Correct Answer: B [China]
UAE, Uruguay and Bangladesh have been admitted to which global institution? [A] New Development Bank (NDB) [B] International Monetary Fund [C] Asian Development Bank [D] African Development Bank
Correct Answer: A [New Development Bank (NDB)]
The New Development Bank (NDB) set up by the BRICS group of nations had admitted the United Arab Emirates, Uruguay and Bangladesh as members in its first expansion push.
Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, known as BRICS, launched the bank in 2015 and started formal talks with potential new members.
Which institution released ‘Atlas of Mortality and Economic Losses from Weather, Climate and Water Extremes’? [A] FAO [B] WMO [C] WTO [D] IMF
Correct Answer: B [WMO]
Notes:
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) released the Atlas of Mortality and Economic Losses from Weather, Climate and Water Extremes (1970–2019).
Prayuth Chan-ocha, who was seen in the news recently, is the Prime Minister of which country? [A] Malaysia [B] Thailand [C] Vietnam [D] Singapore
Correct Answer: B [Thailand]
Which Indian state is to set up India’s first Dugong Conservation Reserve? [A] Kerala [B] Tamil Nadu [C] Karnataka [D] Andhra Pradesh
Correct Answer: B [Tamil Nadu]
Dugong or Sea Cow is an endangered marine mammal that is facing extinction due to habitat loss, sea pollution and loss of seagrass.
Kasai River, which was seen in the news recently, is located in which country? [A] Democratic Republic of Congo [B] Russia [C] Japan [D] Germany
Correct Answer: A [Democratic Republic of Congo]
Under SAGAR mission, Indian Navy’s Offshore Patrol Vessel INS Savitri arrived Chattogram harbour, at which country? [A] Sri Lanka [B] Bangladesh [C] Nepal [D] Thailand
Correct Answer: B [Bangladesh]
Notes:
Indian Navy’s Offshore Patrol Vessel INS Savitri arrived Chattogram harbour, Bangladesh, carrying two 960 LPM (Litres Per Minute) Medical Oxygen Plants (MOP) to support the ongoing efforts of the Bangladesh in tackling Covid-19.
Which institution recently launched a two-day ‘Lunar Science Workshop 2021’? [A] DRDO [B] ISRO [C] NSIL [D] IIRS
Correct Answer: B [ISRO]
Notes:
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) opened a two-day Lunar Science Workshop 2021, to commemorate the completion of two years of operation of Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft around the lunar orbit.
Which city is the venue of the 5th World Conference of Speakers of Parliament? [A] Paris [B] New Delhi [C] Beijing [D] Vienna
Correct Answer: D [Vienna]
Notes:
5th World Conference of Speakers of Parliament is being held in Vienna on Sept 7th and 8th. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla reached Vienna to attend the 5th World Conference of Speakers of Parliament by the Austrian Parliament, Inter-Parliamentary Union and the United Nations. The two-day conference will begin on Sept 7. The World Conference of Speakers of Parliament is held regularly every five years with the goal to reinforce the Parliamentary dimension of global governance.
In which city, Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav has launched the first functional Smog Tower of India? [A] Delhi [B] Varanasi [C] Kolkata [D] Lucknow
Correct Answer: A [Delhi]
Notes:
Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav has virtually inaugurated the first functional smog tower in India at Anand Vihar, Delhi.
Which ministry has launched ‘Bujurgon ki Baat–Desh Ke Saath’ programme?
[A] Ministry of Women and Child Development
[B] Ministry of Culture
[C] Ministry of Tourism
[D] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Culture]
Which organization has announced the launch of Kisan Store? [A] Walmart India [B] Big Bazaar [C] Amazon India [D] Flipkart
Correct Answer: C [Amazon India]
Notes:
Amazon India has announced the launch of Kisan Store – an online platform that will enable farmers across India to get access to more than 8,000 agriculture inputs such as seeds, farm tools and accessories, plant protection, nutrition, and more.
Which country has become the first country in the world to vaccinate children from the age of two against Covid-19? [A] Cuba [B] Venezuela [C] Mexico [D] Bolivia
Correct Answer: A [Cuba]
Who has been appointed as India’s Sherpa for G20? [A] Piyush Goyal [B] Ashwini Vaishnaw [C] Mansukh Mandaviya [D] Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
Correct Answer: A [Piyush Goyal]
Notes:
Commerce and Industry Minister, Piyush Goyal, has been appointed as India’s Sherpa for G20. G20 is an influential grouping which brings together the major economies of world. Next G20 Summit is scheduled to take place from October 30 to 31, 2021 under Italian Presidency. India will hold the G20 Presidency from December 1, 2022 and will also convene G20 Leaders’ Summit in 2023 for the first time. India will also be part of the G20 Troika (preceding, current, and incoming G20 Presidencies) from December 1, 2021 to November 30, 2024.
Which date in September is observed as International Day to Protect Education from Attack? [A] September 9 [B] September 10 [C] September 8 [D] September 11
Correct Answer: A [September 9]
Notes:
International Day to Protect Education from Attack is observed globally on 9th September
In which country, world’s largest plant to capture CO2 from air has started functioning? [A] Canada [B] Japan [C] Iceland [D] China
Correct Answer: C [Iceland]
Which date in September is celebrated as Himalayan Diwas? [A] September 9 [B] September 10 [C] September 11 [D] September 12
Correct Answer: A [September 9]
Notes:
The National Mission for Clean Ganga organised Himalayan Diwas in association with Naula Foundation on September 9, 2021. This year’s theme is ‘Contribution of Himalayas and our responsibilities’. Himalaya Diwas is celebrated every year on 9th September in the state of Uttarakhand. It is celebrated with the aim to conserve Himalayan ecosystem and region. It was officially declared as Himalaya Day in 2015 by the then Chief Minister.
