1. “International Literacy Day” is observed every year on?

A. 6th Sep

B. 7th Sep

C. 8th Sep

D. 9th Sep

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Why In News- International Literacy Day was observed on September 8, 2021.

The theme of World Literacy Day 2021 is “Literacy for a human-centered recovery: Narrowing the digital divide”. UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) in 1966 designated September 8 as the World Literacy Day which was to be observed on a global scale.

UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization): Founded: 16 November 1945, HQ: Paris, France, Director-General: Audrey Azoulay.

2. Who has approved the ”Delegation of Financial Powers to Defense Services” (DFPDS) 2021?

A. PM Modi

B. Rajnath Singh

C. CDS Bipin Rawat

D. Gen. MM Narwane

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Why In News- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the Delegation of Financial Powers to Defence Services (DFPDS) 2021.

The Delegation of Financial Powers to Defence Services aims to provide enhanced delegation of revenue procurement powers to the Armed Forces, informed the Defence ministry. The last such enhancement of powers was done for the Defence Services in 2016. DFPDS 2021 will provide enhanced impetus towards ease of doing business and jointness among the services right up to the grassroots level.

3. Who has appointed the new Managing Director (MD) of the EXIM Bank? A. Harsha Bhupendra Bangari

B. Meenakshi Lekhi

C. Moksh Sharma

D. David Rasquinha

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Why In News- The government has appointed Harsha Bhupendra Bangari as the new Managing Director (MD) of the Export-Import Bank of India (EXIM Bank).

Before this Bangari was posted as deputy managing director at EXIM Bank. She has been appointed for a period of 3 years or until further orders of the government. He will replace the incumbent MD David Rasquinha, who was appointed for 5 years on July 20, 2014.

Export-Import Bank of India (EXIM Bank): Founded: 1 January 1982, HQ: Mumbai.

4. “Chandrayaan-2” was launched in 2019, it comprises how many pay loads?

A. 2

B. 4

C. 6

D. 8

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Why In News- Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft of India has completed more than 9,000 orbits around the Moon.

Lunar Science Workshop 2021 is a 2-day workshop, organized by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). According to Chairman of ISRO, K Sivan, Chandrayaan-2 comprises of 8 payloads and are conducting remote sensing and in-situ observations of the Moon at 100 km altitude from the lunar surface.

It is the second lunar exploration mission by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), after Chandrayaan-1. Chandrayaan-2 was launched to the Moon on July 22, 2019 by a GSLV Mark III-M1. It reached to the Moon’s orbit on August 20, 2019. It started the orbital positioning manoeuvres to land the Vikram lander.

5. “G C Murmu” has been elected as chairman of the “ASOSAI” till? A. 2024

B. 2025

C. 2026

D. 2027

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Why In News- CAG G C Murmu has been elected as chairman of the Assembly of the Asian Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions (ASOSAI) for the period 2024-27.

India will host the 16th Assembly of ASOSAI in 2024. The 56th governing board of ASOSAI elected G C Murmu and approval conveyed by the 15th Assembly of ASOSAI. SAI India has trained 6,183 auditors across the world.

The ASOSAI is one of the Regional Groups of the International Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (INTOSAI). The International Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions: Founded: 1953, HQ: Vienna, Austria, Secretary General: Margit Kraker.

6. Kasai River, which was recently in news, is located in which country?

A. Sudan

B. Congo

C. Zimbabwe

D. Kenya

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Why In News- Kasai River is located in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It was seen in the news because the Kasai River had turned red recently.

The bodies of hippos and dead fish were seen floating in the river. The Kasai is a tributary of the Congo River. Researchers also fear the potential for lasting contamination of groundwater.

DR Congo- Capital: Kinshasa, Currency: Congolese franc, President: Felix Tshisekedi

7. International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) had been established in? A. 1947

B. 1948

C. 1949

D. 1950

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Why In News- According to a new red list by IUCN, world’s sharks and rays have been witnessing declines in their populations since 2014 and are now threatened with extinction.

It notes that, there are signs of hope as fishing quotas have allowed several tuna species to be put on their path to recovery. About 37% of sharks and rays across the world are considered endangered as of 2021. In 2014, this amounted to 33%.

Oceanic shark populations have also decreased by 71% since 1970. International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN): Founded: 5 October 1948, HQ: Gland, Switzerland, CEO: Bruno Oberle.

8. ‘Business Blasters’ programme has been launched by? A. MP

B. Laddakh

C. Delhi

D. UP

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Why In News- Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi, Manish Sisodia, launched the ‘Business Blasters’ programme.

Business Blasters programme will become a basis of India’s progress. Thorough this programme, students will not run after jobs, but jobs will come to them. Note: Bollywood actor Sonu Sood will be the brand ambassador for Delhi government’s “Desh ke Mentor” programme.

It will be implemented across all the Delhi government schools under the “Entrepreneurship Mindset Curriculum”. Under the programme, class 11 and 12 students will be provided seed money of Rs 2,000 to start their business.

9. “Vidyanjali Portal” has been launched by? A. PM Modi

B. Rajnath Singh

C. Amit Shah

D. Piyush Goyal

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Why In News- PM Modi has launched “Vidyanjali Portal” and several other initiatives in the education sector.

Initiatives were launched while inaugurating the conclave of ‘Shikshak Parv’. Vidyanjali portal was launched with the objective of facilitating education volunteers, donors or CSR contributors for school development.

Shikshak Parv-2021 was launched by the Ministry of Education (MoE). Its celebration started on September 5 and will conclude on September 17, 2021. It is being organised to recognise valuable contributions of teachers and to take the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 ahead.

10. First President’s Colour honour was started by? A. Dr. Sarvapalli Rdhakrishnan

B. Dr. Rajendra Prasad

C. PM Nehru

D. K M Kariappa

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Why In News- President Ram Nath Kovind has awarded the President’s Colour to the Indian Naval Aviation at a ceremonial parade held at the INS Hansa base near Panjim in Goa.

The president was given the guard of honour by the Indian Navy on the occasion. The Indian Navy was the first amongst the Indian Armed Forces to be awarded the President’s Colour on 27 May 1951 by Dr Rajendra Prasad, the then President of India.

The President’s Colour is the highest honour bestowed on a military unit in recognition of its exceptional service to the nation. Indian Navy- 26 Jan 1950, Motto(s): शं नो वरुणः 24th Naval Chief- Admiral Karambir Singh

11. Who is appointed the new president of the ”International Road Federation”? A. Manmeet Singh

B. Subhmay Gangopadhya

C. Narain Kartikeyan

D. Satish Parekh

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Why In News- Satish Parekh has taken over as the president of the India Chapter of the International Road Federation (IRF).

The governing council of the International Road Federation unanimously endorsed Satish Parakh as President, IRF-IC. He takes over from Subhmay Gangopadhyay, former director of Central Road Research Institute. The Geneva-based global road safety body IRF is working for better and safer roads worldwide.

International Road Federation (IRF): Founded: 1948, HQ: Geneva.

12. “Yoshihide Suga” has recently step down from the post of which country's PM? A. Japan

B. Philippines

C. Singapore

D. Malaysia

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Why In News- Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga would step down, setting the stage for a new premier after a one-year tenure marred by an unpopular COVID-19 response and rapidly dwindling public support.

Suga, who took over after Shinzo Abe resigned last September, citing ill health, has seen his support ratings sink to below 30% as the nation struggles with its worst wave of COVID-19 infections ahead of a general election this year. Suga’s decision to not run in a ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) election in September.

Japan Capital: Tokyo, Currency: Japanese yen.

13. Who has been chosen the recipient of the 7th “Yamin Hazarika Woman of Substance Award”?

A. Mohini Yadav

B. Namita Gokhale

C. Seema Sanyal

D. Sakshi Rawat

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Why In News- Writer Namita Gokhale has been chosen as the recipient of the 7th Yamin Hazarika Woman of Substance Award.

She was conferred upon the honour recently in a virtual ceremony. She is a co-founder and co-director of the Jaipur Literature Festival, Gokhale also mentors Himalayan Echoes and the Kumaon Festival of Literature and the Arts.

The award was organised by a collective of women professionals from the year 2015, the annual award honours Yamin Hazarika, the first woman from Northeast India to be selected for DANIPS, a federal police service that administered Delhi and the Union Territories in 1977.

14. “Shaun Tait” became the new coach of the Puducherry cricket team, belongs to? A. New Zealand

B. England

C. Australia

D. South Africa

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Why In News- Former Australia pacer Shaun Tait has been roped in as the bowling coach of the Puducherry cricket team, sources in the Cricket Association of Pondicherry.

Tait joins a coaching team that includes head coach Dishant Yagnik and manager and strength and conditioning coach Kalpendra Jha. The former Australia player had recently been appointed bowling coach of the Afghanistan team for a period of 5 months.

Tait, who featured in 3 Tests, 35 ODIs and 21 T20 Internationals for Australia, had also turned out for Rajasthan Royals in the IPL during his playing career.

15. Which bank has Ranked #1 with a total 86% marks on the scorecard issued by the MeitY?

A. SBI

B. PNB

C. HDFC Bank

D. BOB

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Why In News- Bank of Baroda has announced that the bank has Ranked #1 with a total of 86% marks on the scorecard issued by the MeitY for the month of February and March 2021.

The scorecard ranks 44 banks (Public Sector Banks, Private Banks, Foreign Banks, Payments Banks, Small Finance Banks) on various parameters on the digital business. The exceptional growth of digital payment transactions achievement (129% of 137 Cr. Digital transactions target) Achievement of 124% merchant acquiring in North-Eastern States target (6,900).

Reduction in average % of Technical Declines of UPI from 0.59% in FY 2019-20 to 0.29% in FY 2020-21. Bank of Baroda: Founded: 20 July 1908, HQ: Vadodara, Chairman: Hasmukh Adhia, MD & CEO: Sanjiv Chadha.

16. CII National Energy Leader' and 'Excellent Energy Efficient Unit' awards have been won by?

A. Delhi

B. Mumbai

C. Chennai

D. Bangalore

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Why In News- Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) has won CII National Energy Leader' and 'Excellent Energy Efficient Unit' awards at National Award ceremony for 'Excellence in Energy Management‘.

The ceremony has been organised by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) - Green Business Centre (GBC) during 22nd edition of Energy Efficiency Summit'. Objective: to recognize the companies engaged in energy-efficiency initiatives that adopt best practices and technological advancement.

Confederation of Indian Industry (CII): Founded: 1895, HQ: New Delhi, President: T. V. Narendran, DG: Chandrajit Banerjee.

17. “Keshav Desiraju” has been passed away recently, belongs to? A. Karnataka

B. Tamil Nadu

C. UP

D. Telangana

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Why In News: Former Union health secretary Keshav Desiraju (Tamil Nadu) has passed away, due to “Acute Coronary Syndrome”.

Desiraju was the grandson of former president Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. He was the 1978 batch IAS officer from the Uttarakhand cadre. He was known for his contributions to mental health and community healthcare. He was the architect of India’s mental healthcare act of 2017.

1. “Desh ke Mentor” programme has been launched by? A. UP B. MP C. Gujarat D. Delhi

2. HQ of “International Road Federation”is located in ? A. Geneva B. New York C. London D. Paris

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