Weekly Current Affairs Questions 2021 - 18 September to 24 September
Recently, the government of which state has appointed former SBI chairman 'Rajnish Kumar' as its financial advisor?
(A) Andhra Pradesh
(B) Madhya Pradesh
(C) Gujarat
(D) Haryana
Correct Answer : A
Recently, in which city India's tallest air purifier (24 meters) has been installed?
(A) Surat
(B) Chandigarh
(C) Jaipur
(D) Bhopal
Correct Answer : B
How many SDG advocates have been appointed by the UN Secretary-General to deliver 17 SDGs by 2030?
(A) 17
(B) 12
(C) 19
(D) 11
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
The 17 were selected from more than 18,000 nominations and will work with the Office of the UN Secretary-General's Envoy on Youth on efforts to engage young people in the realization of the Goals.
_________ has announced tie-up with OneCard for a mobile-first credit card that targets the young, tech-savvy population of the country.
(A) ICICI Bank
(B) Federal Bank
(C) HDFC Bank
(D) Axis Bank
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
Federal Bank, India's leading Private Sector Bank announced a strategic alliance with OneCard and launched a mobile -first Credit Card that aims to provide a seamless digital experience to the young, tech-savvy population across the country.
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.
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".
The National Single Window System (NSWS) for investors and businesses in India has been launched by which ministry?
(A) Ministry of External Affairs
(B) Ministry of Finance
(C) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
(D) Ministry of Labor and Employment
Correct Answer : C
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.
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.
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.
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