Weekly Current Affairs Questions 2021 - 02 October to 08 October
Who is the author of the book "Chronicles from the Land of the Happiest People on Earth"?
(A) Wole Shoyinka
(B) Barbara Scythe
(C) Christopher Okigbo
(D) Chinua Achebe
Correct Answer : A
Which day is observed as International Coffee Day?
(A) Last Thursday of September
(B) First Friday of October
(C) 01 October
(D) 30 September
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
October 1 is celebrated as International Coffee Day. This day aims to highlight economic, social & cultural significance of coffee along with raising awareness about sustainable coffee practices.
Elected Sunil Kataria has recently been elected as the President of the Indian Society of Advertisers for a consecutive _____ term.
(A) 10th
(B) 11th
(C) 6th
(D) 7th
Correct Answer : A
What was the theme of International Day of Older Persons 2021?
(A) Epidemics: Do they change how we age and address aging?
(B) The Journey to Age Equality
(C) Digital equity for all ages
(D) Celebrating the old human rights champion
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
ear by year, the themes for International Day of Older Persons (IDOP) are: International Day of Older Persons 2022 theme: Resilience of Older Persons in a Changing World. International Day of Older Persons 2021 theme: Digital Equity for All Ages.
India's first sports arbitration center has been unveiled in which city?
(A) Pune
(B) Ahmedabad
(C) Hyderabad
(D) New Delhi
Correct Answer : B
Hwasong-8 is a new hypersonic missile, which was successfully test-fired recently by which country?
(A) Japan
(B) South Korea
(C) North Korea
(D) Taiwan
Correct Answer : C
World Maritime Day 2021 is observed globally on _______.
(A) 29 September
(B) 30 September
(C) 28 September
(D) 27 September
Correct Answer : B
Which day is dedicated by the United Nations to commemorate the International Day of Older Persons?
(A) 01 October
(B) 02 October
(C) 03 October
(D) 04 October
Correct Answer : A
Who has topped the IIFL Wealth Hurun India Rich List 2021?
(A) Shiv Nadar
(B) Gautam Adani
(C) Mukesh Ambani
(D) SP Hinduja
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
Fuelled by acquisitions and organic growth, Gautam Adani (60), has moved into the top spot and is the richest man in India with a wealth of INR 10,94,400 crore. His wealth has more than doubled (116%) in the last one-year and in absolute terms, he added INR 5,88,500 crore.
Indian player Rupinder Pal Singh has recently announced retirement from which sport?
(A) Cricket
(B) Badminton
(C) Hockey
(D) Tennis
Correct Answer : C
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