Weekly Current Affairs Quiz: September(20-26)

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1. Which of the following ministries has launched "Ek Pahal Drive"?
A. Ministry of Law and Justice
B. Ministry of Culture
C. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
D. None of the above

Ministry of Law and Justice

Note: It is launched to encourage mss registration under Tele-law,launched by department of Justice and NALSA

2. JIGYASA is a______programme.
 A. New enterprises promoting
B. Labour Government
C.Healthy life
D.Student-scientist connect

Student-scientist connect

3. What is the theme of International Coastal Clean-Up Day 2021?
A.      Acheive a clean coast line
B.      Trash free ocean
C.      Keep trash in the bin and not in the ocean
D.      None of the above

Keep trash in the bin and not in the ocean

4.Where is the Sequola National Park located?
  A. California
  B. Barquisimeto
  C. Bangkok
  D.Moscow

California

5.Which country has developed world largest solar tree?

A.India
B.china
C.Russia
D.Japan

India

6.Recently, 'Sirarakhong Chilli'(Hathei Chilly) and 'Tamenglong Orange' received the GI tag highlighting their unniqueness from which state?
A. Odisha
B.Nagaland
C.Punjab
D.Manipur

Manipur

7.In Sept 2021,Which organization signed a MOU with the 'Department of Space' to use ISRO facilities for developing Launch vehicles?
A. Agnikul Cosmos
B.Roscosmos
C.JAXA
D.DRDO

Agnikul Cosmos

8.Yoshihide Suga sworn in as the new Prime Minister of?
A. Souh Korea
B.Taiwan
C.Japan
D.Chili

Japan

9. Indian Military participated in a joint Counter Terrorism Exercise 'SCO PEACEFUL MISSION 2021 was hosted by which country?
A. Israel
B.Bangladesh
C. Russia
D.Myanmar

Russia

10.Which bank has won first prize in 'Rajyasabha Kirti Praskar' for the 4th concecutive time?
A. Punjab National Bank
B. State Bank of India
C. Union Bank of India
D.Canara Bank

Punjab National Bank

11. who was awarded 'Women's Prize for Fiction 2021' for her 2nd book titled "Piranesi"?
A. Lakshmi Rai
B. Sayna Desai
C.Meera Prakash
D.Susanna Clarke

Susanna Clarke

33

Note:G-33 is a group of 47 developing and least developed countries including India and China.

12. Which of the following statement is correct regarding Safdarjung Tomb?
 A. It is an Archeological survey of India protected monument in India
B.It is built of sandstone and marble in the Mughal style
C.Both are correct

Both are correct

13. Scheme ,Strengthning the potential of India (SPIN)is related to ?
A.      Youth
B.      Agriculture
C.      Potters
D.      Start ups

Potters

Note:To financially assist potters

14.MUSQAN scheme related to which of the folowing?
  A. It is an initiative to provide quality child friendly facility based services to children from birth to till 12 years of age
  B. To inhabitate the homeless
 

A is correct

Note: Launched under MOHFW(Ministry of Health and Family Welfare)

15.Surya Kiran is a bilateral exercise held between?
A.India and singapore
B.India and Nepal
C.India and Japan
D.India and Bangladesh

India and Nepal

16. Which country become first in the world that has announced to introduce a legislation under which all newly built home and offices will require electric chargers ?
A. USA
B.England
C.France
D.Japan

England

17.NITI Aayog has partnered with which organization to launch 'Shoonya' campaign for Zero pollution delivery vehicles?
A. TATA Motors
B.Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd
C.Rocky Mountain Institute
D.Hero Motors

Rocky Mountain Institute

18.Which state toped in the sustainable development index for 2021?
A.Kerala
B. Himachal Pradesh
C.Tamilnadu
D.Odisha

Kerala

19. United States has announced a new trilateral security partnership for the Indo-Pacific with which countries?
A. India and United Kingdom
B.India and Australia
C. India and Japan
D.Australia and United Kingdom

Australia and United Kingdom

Note: Group name is AUKUS

20.Which country will support India's Gaganyan Mission by tracking it through Cocos Keeling Islands?
A.Australia
B. Russia
C. Japan
D.Canada

Australia

21.When is international day of peace observed in every year?

A.22september
B.21september
C.19september
D. 20september

21september

Note: Theme 2021: Recovering better for an Equitable and Sustainable World.

22. Where is mount Kun located??
A. India
B. Canada
C. Nepal
D. Japan

India

Note:Recently, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh flagged-in,in New-Delhi, a team of National Institute of Mountaineering and Allied Sports (NIMAS) Dirang,Arunachal Pradeshwhich completeed a mountaineering expedition to Mount Kun (7,077 metres).

23. Vishnuonyx is a__?
 A. Genus of Tortoise
B.Genus of Otters
C.Genus of snake
D. Genus of Rabbit

Genus of Otters

Note: These are the carnivorous animals in the sub family of Lutrinae

24. Samudra Shakti is a bilateral excercise between which of the following countries ?
A.      India and Indonesian Navy
B.      India and Sree Lankan Navy
C.      India and Maldives
D.      India and Bangladesh

India and Indonesian Navy

25.India's rank in recently released Global Innovation Index 2021?
  A. 24th
  B. 46th
C.48th
D. 26th

46th

Note: Switzerland is top on the Index.

26. World Rhino Day is observed on?
A. 22th september
B. 20th september
C. 21th september
D. 19th spetember

22th september

27.What is the name of the programme that received the outstanding drama series at the 2021 Emmy award?

A.The Crown
B.Mare of Easttown
C.Hacks
D.Ted Lasso

The Crown

Note: 'The Crown' fame Olivia Colman wins Emmy for 'Outstanding Lead Actress In Drama Series'.

28.Who is the new CEO and Editor of Adani Enterprises?
A.Adarsh Mehta
B.Sanjay Puglia
C.Vikas Rai
D.Chandan Desai

Sanjay Puglia

29. World Alzheimer's Day is observed on which day ?
A. September 18
B. September 19
C.September 20
D.September 21

September 21

Note: 2021 Theme: "Know Dementia, Know Alzheimer's"

30. US-headquartered digital currency exchange" CrossTower" has set up a local unit in India. Who is the CEO of CrossTower?
A. Ajay Jiglani
B.Sata Pal
C.Veena Rawat
D.Kapil Rathi

Kapil Rathi

31. The Golden Rock Railway Workshop(GOC) has bagged National Award for Excellence in Energy Management. Where is this workshop located?
A. Varanacy
B.Mathura
C.Haridwar
D.Tiruchirappalli

Tiruchirappalli

32.Who is the CISF official who successfully scale Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa, become the " Fastest India" to summit two peaks located in Africa and Russia?

A.Arunima Sinha
B.Geeta Samota
C.Malavath Purna
D. Chhanda Gayen

Geeta Samota

Note: Earlier in this month,Sub Inspector Geeta Samota had scaled Mount Elbrus in Russia. Mount Elbrus is the highest peak in Europe(18,510 feet).

33. who win the third term as Canada's Prime Minister?
A. Justin Trudeau
B. Paul Martin
C. Stephen Harper
D. Wiliam Lyon

Justin Trudeau

Note:Justin Trudeau belongs to Liberal Party.

Canada Capial:Ottawa

Canada Currency:Canadian dollar

34. Who has been appointed as the new Chief of the Air Staff?

 A. Rakesh Kumar Singh Badouria
B.Vivek Ram Chaudhari
C.Swaroop Krishna Paul
D. B.S Dhanoa

Vivek Ram Chaudhari

35. Which former cricketer has been elected as the Chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board ?
A.      Ramiz Raja
B.      Shaheed Afridi
C.      Shoib Akthar
D.      Wasim Raja

Ramiz Raja

36.Who sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Punjab?

A.Gopi Chand Bhargawa
B.Prakash Singh Badal
C.Bhim Sen Sachar
D.Charanjit Singh Channi

Charanjit Singh Channi

Note: Charanjith Singh Channi is the first Dalit who become the Chief Minister of the state.

37.Who won Norway Open Masters?
A. Koneru Hampi
B. D.Gukesh
C. G.M Anish Giri
D. Sani Maan

D.Gukesh

Note:D Gukesh belongs to India.

Recently, Telangana's Rithvik become the 70th Grandmaster from India.

38.On which day International Day of Sign Languages is observed globally?
A.September21
B.September23
C.September22
D.Sseptember20

September23

Note: Theme 2021:" We sign for Human Rights".

39. Jimmy Greaves who passed away recently was the former Football player of which country?
A. England
B.Argentina
C. Portugal
D.Germany

England

40. Which bank has partnered with One Card for mobile-first credit card ?
A.Axis Bank
B. Bank of India
C. HDFC Bank
D.Federal Bank

Federal Bank

41. Who is the author of the book "An Economist at Home and Abroad: A Personal Journey ?
A. David Ricardo
B. Raghram Rajan
C.Shankar Achaya
D.Bimal Jalan

Shankar Achaya

Note: He was the Chief Economic Adviser in Government of India(1993-2001).

42. Which state has inaugurated Southeast Asia's largest Product development centre 'Digital Hub' to support start-ups?
A. Karnataka
B.Kerala
C.Tamil Nadu
D.Telangana

Kerala

Note: The project is completed at Kalamassery in Ernakulam district.

43. Which state issued circular against bureaucrats holding press conferences?
A. Karnataka
B.Odisha
C.Maharashtra
D.Uttar Pradesh

Karnataka

44.Name the Union Minister of Commerce and Industry,Textiles, Consumer Affairs and Public distribution,who has recently launched the NATIONAL Single Window System(NSWS) for Investors and Businesses ?
A. Piyush Goyal
B. Prakash Singh Badal
C. Rajnath Singh
D. Smriti Irani

Piyush Goyal

Note: NSWS to have solution for all at one click of the mouse through 'End to End' facilitation.

NSWS to bring Transparency, Accountability and Responsiveness in the ecosystem and all information will be available on a single dashboard.

Foreign and Indian Investors, Businesses and Start ups to benefit from the initiative.

45.Which Prime Minister has been honoured with the "SDG Progress Award" by the United Nations?
A.Sheikh Hasina
B.Sher Bahadur Deuba
C.Narendra Modi
D.A.R Belousov

Sheikh Hasina

Note: Sheikh Hasina is the Prime Minister of Bangladesh.

UN-sponsored Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) has conferred PM Sheikh Hasina with "SDG Progress Award" for Bangladesh's steady course in responding to the universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure peace and prosperity for all.

SDSN is founded in 2012

46.The official motto for 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympics is____?
A. Together achieve Dreams
B.Together reach Heights
C.Together For a Shared Future
D.None of these

Together For a Shared Future

Note: Beijing is the first city to host both the Summer and Winter Olympics.

47.Who has recently announced that Asia's first Hybrid flying car will be used for medical emergencies?
A.Narendra Modi
B.Amit Shah
C.Rajnath Singh
D.Jyotiraditya Scindia

Jyotiraditya Scindia

Note: Mr. Scindia is the Civil Aviation Minister of India

48.Najib Mikati is the Prime Minister of which country?
A. Lebanon
B. Croatia
C. Sweden
D. Netherland

Lebanon

Note:Lebanon Capital-Beirut.

Lebanon Currency-Lebanese Pound

49.How many beaches in India are 'Blue Flag' certified?
A.11
B.9
C.8
D.10

10

Note: Foundation for Environment Education (FEE) in Denmark awarded the certification.

Recently, added two new beaches are: Kovalam beach in Kerala and Eden in Puducherry.

Blue Flag is a voluntary eco-label awarded to beaches, marinas and sustainable boating tourism operators. In order to qualify for the Blue Flag certificate, a series of strict environmental, educational, safety, and accessibility criteria must be met and maintained.

50. Uttar Pradesh government is building the first handicrafts park in?
A. Lucknow
B.Kanpur
C.Greater Noida
D.Agra

Greater Noida

51.West-Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo has become the second cricketer to play 500 T20 matches. Who was the first cricketer who achieved the same?

A. Chris Gayle
B.Shane Warne
C.MS Dhoni
D. Kieron Pollard

Kieron Pollard

Note:Kieron Pollard is also belongs to West-Indies cricket team.

52.In 76th UN general Assembly, Which country asked Pakistan to vacate POK immediately ?
A. India
B. United States
C. Russia
D. Bangladesh

India

This was the reply to Pakistan from Sneha Dubey,India's First Secretary at UNGA.

53. Which state/UT has launched a 'Music Bus' to train students in audio and film production ?
A.      Delhi
B.      Maharashtra
C.      Goa
D.      Madhya Pradesh

Delhi

Note:'Music Bus' will provide training to students in audio production, film production, and graphic designing.

54.The Controller and Auditor General(CAG) of India has been elected as the next External Auditor of the International Atomic Energy Agency(IAEA) for a term of how many years?
A. 6
B. 5
C.2
D.1

6 years(2022-2027)

Note: Institution Of CAG comes under article 148-151 of the constitution of India.

IAEA head quarter is located at Vienna

Current CAG(14th) of India is G. C Murmu. He was the former Lt. Governor of UT of Jammu and Kasmir.

55.Which state will host this year FIH Men Hockey Junior World Cup ?
A. Hariyana
B.Uttarpradesh
C. Assam
D. Odisha

Odisha

Note: Odisha will also host the 2023 FIH senior men's World cup.

FIH-International Hockey Federation.

FIH President:Dr. Narinder Batra.

56.Which city will host the next round of India-United Kingdom (UK) Consular Dialogue in 2022?
A. London
B.New Delhi
C.Glasgow
D.Birmingham

London

Note: India hosted the first India-United Kingdom Consular Dialogue.

57.Japan and which country has recently signed a defence equipment and technology transfer deal?
A.India
B.Vietnam
C.China
D.South Korea

Vietnam

58.Which film won the Toronto International Film Festival's People's Choice Award?
A. No Time to Die
B. Belfast
C. The Crown
D. Nomadland

Belfast

Note:Belfast written and directed by Kenneth Branagh.

59.Name the actress who was honoured with Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement Award at Venice International Film Festival 2021?
A.Emily Blunt
B.Jamie Lee Curtis
C.Meryl Streep
D.Scarlett Joansson

Jamie Lee Curtis

60.First Joint Working Group meet on coal and mines through video conferencing was held between India and which country ?
A. Australia
B.United states
C.Iraq
D. Indonesia

Australia

Note:Capital of Australia: Canberra

61.India has signed contract with Airbus Defence and Space company of which country for acquisition of 56 C-295MW transport aircraft ?
A.USA
B. UK
C.Italy
D.Spain

Spain

62.Indian Army will organize the cultural fest to showcase linkages with Bangladesh during the liberation war. The festival will be organised by ?
A. Southern Command
B.Eastern Command
C.Western Command
D.Central Command

Eastern Command

Note: Current commander of eastern command:Lt. Gen Manoj Pande

Head Quarter of Eastern Command: Kolkata.

63.World Environmental Health Day is observed on?

A.26 September
B.25 September
C.24 September
D. 23 September

26 September

64.Which of the following organization has named a crater at the South Pole of the Moon after Artic explorer Matthew Henson ?
A.NASA
B.ISRO
C.SAP
D.International Astronomical Union

International Astronomical Union

Note:The Henson Crator is located between the De Gerlache and Sverdrup craters on the South Pole of the Moon.

65. In which state the world's highest electric charging vehicle has been inaugurated ?
 A.Odisha
B.Mahyapradesh
C.Kerala
D.Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh

Note:The world's highest electric charging vehicle has been inaugurated in kaza village of Lahaul and Spiti district in Himachal Pradesh

The aim of this initiative is to check vehicular pollution and promote electric vehicles for a clean and green environment in the region

66. Who was honoured with Business Excellence award recently ?
A.      Kapil Pathare
B.      Beem Jai
C.      Vinod Mehta
D.      Dinesh Nair

Kapil Pathare

67.Who wrote the book 'The Long Game: How the Chinese negotiate with India?

  A. Mrinal Sen
  B. Vijay Gokhale
C.Jhumpa Lahiri
D.M.T Vasudev

Vijay Gokhale

68.Who has been appointed as the ambassador of WHO for Global Health Financing?

A.Gordon Brown
B.Sonam Narboo
C.G. Narayana Rao
D.L.R.S. Singh

Gordon Brown

Note:WHO founded in 7April,1948

Head Quarter is at Geneva, Switzerland

Director General of WHO is Tedros Adhanom

69.Novel 'Jungle Nama' has been released in audiobook form. Who is the author of the novel?
A.Amitav Ghosh
B.K R Meera
C.Chetan Bhagat
D.Jhumpa Lahiri

Amitav GHosh

Note: 'The Calcutta chromosome' is Amitav Ghosh's another famous book.

70.In India,Antyodaya Diwas is observed every year on which day ?
A. September 25
B.September 22
C.September 21
D. September 23

September 25

Note:Antyodaya Meaning: "Uplifting the poorest of the poor" or "rise of the last person"

Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya was the leader of the Bhartiya Jana Sangh from 1953 to 1968

71.India formally launched negotiation on Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement(CEPA)with which country ?
A.USA
B.Singapore
C. Japan
D.UAE

UAE

Note:UAE is India's 2nd largest export destination after USA .

CEPA, is expected to increase the bilateral trade between the two countries to USD 100 billion in 5 years

72.Recently, Who has been named as UNESCO's World Book Capital for 2023 ?
A.Accra
B. Tbilisi
C.Beirut
D.Kuala Lumpur

Accra

Note: Capital of Ghana: Accra

73.India's largest open-air fernery has been inaugurated in which state ?
A. Uttarakhand
B.Assam
C.Nagaland
D.Manipur

Uttarakhand

Note: The fernery has the largest collection of fern species, second to only Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanical Garden and Research Institute(TBGRI),Thiruvananthapuram