Daily Online Current Affairs Quiz:29 September 2021

 

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1.Who launched a grant challenge programme called JanCARE?

A.Amit Shah
B.Narendra Modi
C.Rajnath Singh
D.Dr. Jitendra Singh

Dr. Jitendra Singh

Note:Dr. Singh launched the AmritGrand Challenge Program titled JanCARE,to develop technology solutions for delivery of health care solutions in small towns and rural areas.

The aim of the programme is to identify up to 25 best Healthtech solutions from start-ups/ SMEs and provide pilot test beds in collaboration with State Governments and Industry to help their validation and scale up for adoption.

2.Recently, who has set the Guinness World Record for the 'Fastest Solo Cycling' from Leh to Manali?
A.Lt.Col.Sripada sriram
B.Lt.Col.Sreekanth Rao
C.Lt.Col.Amaresh Sarkar
D.None of these

Lt.Col.Sripada sriram

3.Who has recently launched 'Dekho Meri Delhi' mobile app?
 A.Arvind Kejriwal
B.Narendra Modi
C.Amit Shah
D.Anil Baijal

Arvind Kejriwal

Note:Delhi Chief Minister Aravind Kejriwal has launched 'Dekho Meri Delhi' mobile APP that contains comprehensive information about all the historic and Tourist spots of the National Capital and it helps one to plan a city tour ranging from half of a day to 6 days.

Delhi Chief Minister: Aravind Kejriwal

Lt. Governor:Anil Baijal

4.How many scientists have won the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize 2021?
A.      10
B.      11
C.      12
D.      9

11 scientists

Note:Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar prize is the highest science award in India,gives for outstanding Indian work in the field of science and technology.

The late Dr.Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar is the founder and director of CSIR India.

5.Nimaben Acharya become the first woman speaker of which state assembly?
A.Odisha
B. karnataka
C.Gujarat
D.Madhya Pradesh

Gujarat

Note: 74 year old Acharya is a senior BJP MLA from Bhuj constituency of Kutch district. She joined Bhartiya Janata Party(BJP) in 2007.

6.DRDO has conducted successful maiden test flight of a new version of the Akash Missile named?
A. Akash Prime
B.Akash-1
C. Akash-2
D. Akash-3

Akash Prime

Note:DRDO(Defence Research and Development Organization carried successful maiden test flight of a new version of Akash missile from Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, Odisha.

The Akash missile system( surface to Air) can target aircraft up to 50–80 km (31–50 mi) away, at altitudes up to 18,000 m.It has the capability to neutralise aerial targets like fighter jets, cruise missiles and air-to-surface missiles as well as Ballistic Missiles

7.The book titled "The Battle of Rezang La" Written by?

A.Anita Desai
B.Kiran Desai
C.Vikram Seth
D.Kulpreet Yadav

Kulpreet Yadav

Kulpreet Yadav's other famous novel is"The Girl Who Loved a Pirate"

8.Who has been granted the 2021 Global Goalkeeper Award?
A. Phumzile Milambo-Ngcuka
B.Narendra Modi
C.Joe Biden
D.Manuel Neuer

Phumzile Milambo-Ngcuka

Note: Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation announced Phumzile Milambo-Ngcuka, is the former United Nations Under Secretary General and Executive Director of UN Women.

Jenifer Copas of Colombia got 2021 Progress Award for her work to improve access to clean water and sanitation.

Satta Sheriff of Liberia got The 2021 Capaign Award for her work to promote gender equality.

Fairooz Faizah Beether of Bangladesh got the 2021 Changemaker Award for her work promoting good health and well-being.

In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women.UN Women is the United Nations entity dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. A global champion for women and girls, UN Women was established to accelerate progress on meeting their needs worldwide.

9.World Rabies Day is observed on?
A.September 28
B.September 27
C.September 26
D.September 25

September 28

Note: Theme 2021: Rabies: Facts, not Fear.

The day also commemorates the French Chemist and Microbiologist, Louis Pasteur who developed the First Rabies Vaccine .

10.The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has partnered with which bank to launch a contactless payments solutions- Rupay On-The -Go?
A.YES Bank
B. Axis Bank
C. ICICI Bank
D.HDFC Bank

YES Bank

Note:YES Bank tag line: Experience Our Expertise

11.Recently,RBI has imposed monetary penalty of 2 crore Rupees on which bank ?
A.RBL Bank
B.ICICI
C.YES
D.Bandhan Bank

RBL Bank

Note:RBL Bank tag line:Apno ka bank

12.Which bank has partnered with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to launch the RuPay Signet Contactless Credit Card ?
A.Axis Bank
B.Federal Bank
C.YES bank
D. HDFC bank

Federal Bank

Note:Federal Bank Tagline:Your Perfect Banking Partner

13.Union Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri launched which edition of 'Swachh Survekshan 2022' recently?
A.7th
B.6th
C.4th
D.5th

7th

14.India inked a pact with which of the following country for exchange white shipping information and to boost the maritime security cooperation?
A.Bangladesh
B.Soudi Arabia
C.Oman
D.Maldives

Oman

Note: The pact was signed between Cheif of Navy Admiral Karambir Singh and his Oman counterpart Admiral Saif Bin Nasser bin Mohsen Al-Rahbi.

Oman Capial:Muscat

Oman Currency:Omani Rial

Sultan of Oman:Qaboos bin Said Al Said

15.Indian Government has set up Group of Ministers (GoM) to rationalize the GST rates.It will be headed by?
A. Basavaraj S Bommai
B.Pinarayi Vijayan
C.Rajeev Mehrshi
D.Aravind Kejriwal

Basavaraj S Bommai

Note:Basavaraj S Bommai is the Karnataka Chief Minister.

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