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Current Affairs Questions 2021 - 25 September to 01 October

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Q :  

Which country has topped the Global Innovation Index 2021 released by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)?

(A) Sweden

(B) Norway

(C) Finland

(D) Switzerland

Correct Answer : D

Q :  

Which of the following state has recently set up a tea park at Chhaygaon in Kamrup district?

(A) Arunachal Pradesh

(B) Kerala

(C) Assam

(D) Goa

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

Assam government to set up Tea Park at Chaygaon in Kamrup district. To boost tea production in Assam, the state government will set up a tea park at Chaigaon in Kamrup district of the state.


Q :  

Name the Indian who has been appointed as one of the 17 SDG Advocates by the UN Secretary General in 2021.

(A) Sonam Wangchuk

(B) Anand Kumar

(C) Laxmi Agarwal

(D) Kailash Satyarthi

Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

The correct answer is Kailash Satyarthi. Kailash Satyarthi has been appointed by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres as a Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Advocate. He was appointed ahead of the start of the 76th UN General Assembly.


Q :  

International Sign Language Day celebrated?

(A) 22 September

(B) 21st September

(C) 23 September

(D) 20 September

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

Ever since the United Nations declared 23rd September as the International Day of Sign Languages, the ISLRTC celebrates it every year on 23rd September.


Q :  

Yes Bank has recently tied up with which payment network to provide credit cards to its customers?

(A) Discover

(B) Mastercard

(C) American Express

(D) Visa

Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

Mumbai, December 6, 2021: YES BANK has partnered National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to offer Rupay branded credit cards to its customers on the indigenously developed payment platform, offering another convenient avenue to extend the purchasing capacity of its customers.


Q :  

What is the latest projected GDP growth rate of India in 2021-22 as per ADB?

(A) 12%

(B) 8.7%

(C) 9%

(D) 11%

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

ADB's 7 per cent growth projection for fiscal 2022-23 (April 2022 to March 2023), unchanged from its September forecast, compares to 8.7 per cent GDP growth in 2021-22.


Q :  

What is the official motto of Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympics?

(A) Together for a shared future

(B) faster, higher, stronger - together

(C) passion lives here

(D) with shining hearts

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

Beijing 2022 launches official slogan: “Together for a shared future” The Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics launched its official motto, “Together for a shared future,” during a ceremony at the city's Capital Museum. for a Shared Future)” unveiled.


Q :  

What is the theme of 2021 International Sign Language Day?

(A) With sign language, everyone is involved!

(B) Sign language is for everyone!

(C) Sign language rights for all

(D) We sign for human rights

Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

The theme for the year 2021 on this International day of sign language is "We Sign for Human Rights".


Q :  

The Ministry of Commerce has decided to observe 'Commerce Week' from _______.

(A) 19 to 25 September

(B) 20 to 26 September

(C) 21 to 27 September

(D) 22 to 28 September

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

The Commerce Ministry has decided to celebrate 'Vanijya Saptah' from 20 to 26 September. During this week, many events and festivals will be organized across the country to showcase India's growing economic strength.


Q :  

Who among the following has been selected for the 2021 Changemaker Award?

(A) Linda Reid

(B) Isaiah Nathaniel

(C) Karen Murphy

(D) Faroese Faiza Bither

Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

Fairooz Faizah Beether of Bangladesh has been chosen for the 2021 Changemaker Award for her work promoting good health and well-being by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The Award celebrates an individual who has inspired change using personal experience or from a position of leadership.


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