CA_02 Oct 2021

 

1. Rupinder Pal Singh, who has announced his retirement from international tournaments, belongs to which game?

A. Cricket

B. Hockey

C. Golf

D. Shooting

2. Every year, International Coffee Day is observed on which date?

A. October 01

B. October 15

C. October 04

D. October 21

3. Which bank has approved about $150 million, to aid Chennai's Sustainable Urban Services program?

A. World Bank

B. ADB

C. HDFC

D. Dena Bank

4. Colonel Mamady Doumbouya was sworn in as Interim President of which country?

A. Guinea

B. Egypt

C. Congo

D. Hungary

5. NITI Aayog joined with IFPRI, IIPS, UNICEF and IEG and launches 'The State Nutrition Profiles" for how many States?

A. 20

B. 19

C. 22

D. 25

6. Who has been elected as Chairman of the Indian Society of Advertisers (ISA)?

A. P Suresh

B. Shri Bhagwan Dev

C. Devendra Singh

D. Sunil Kataria

7. Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, Union Housing and concrete Affairs, has launched which edition of Swachh Survekshan 2022?

A. 5th

B. 6th

C. 7th

D. 9th

8. Who has been appointed as the president of the Automotive Skills Development Council (ASDC)?

A. Neha Dhiman

B. Vinod Aggarwal

C. Ashish Deswal

D. Harish Jay

9. E-commerce major Amazon India has announced the launch of Amazon Future Engineer, its global computer science education programme in which country?

A. India

B. USA

C. China

D. UK

10. Manny Pacquiao, who has announced his retirement from professional boxing, is from which country?

A. Egypt

B. USA

C. Congo

D. Philippines

11. NABARD approved a credit plan for yak husbandry in which state?

A. Assam

B. Arunachal Pradesh

C. Kerala

D. Karnataka

12. World Vegetarian Day is observed annually on which date?

A. October 01

B. September 29

C. September 30

D. October 09

13. Who is the author of the book titled "Chronicles from the Land of the Happiest People on Earth"?

A. Girish Woeb

B. Wole Soyinka

C. William Shakespeare

D. George Orwell

14. A new currency with six fewer zeroes has been introduced by which country?

A. Brazil

B. Hungary

C. Venezuela

D. Congo

15. International Day of Older Persons is observed globally on which date?

A. September 20

B. October 01

C. October 05

D. September 29

16. Who has topped the IIFL Wealth Hurun India Rich List for the 10th consecutive year?

A. Anil Ambani

B. Mukesh Ambani

C. Jawala Singh

D. Ratan Tata

17. India with which country participated in the fourth iteration of the biennial maritime series 'AUSINDEX'?

A. Australia

B. UAE

C. USA

D. Japan

18. The negotiations of the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement have been resumed between India and which country?

A. Australia

B. Germany

C. Jordan

D. Congo

19. Bala V Balachandran, who died following a brief illness, belongs to which profession?

A. Professor

B. Doctor

C. Scientist

D. Player

20. The SMOG tower at Connaught Place purifies how much air?

A. 50%

B. 70%

C. 80%

D. 90%

KEY:--

1.Answer: Option B

Explanation:

The Olympic bronze medal-winning Indian hockey player, Rupinder Pal Singh has announced his retirement from international hockey to make way for young and talented players.

2.Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Every year, International Coffee Day is observed on October 1, to celebrate and promote the use of coffee. Many believe that coffee might pose ill effects on their health, therefore, on this day people are educated about the various benefits of this beverage.

 

3.Answer: Option A

Explanation:

World Bank has approved about $150 million, to aid Chennai's Sustainable Urban Services program.

4.Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Colonel Mamady Doumbouya was sworn in as Interim President of the West African country of Guinea on 1 October.

5.Answer: Option B

Explanation:

NITI Aayog joins with IFPRI, IIPS, UNICEF and IEG and launches 'The State Nutrition Profiles" for 19 States and Union Territories.

6.Answer: Option D

Explanation:

The newly elected Executive Council of the Indian Society of Advertisers (ISA) has elected Sunil Kataria, Chief Executive Officer, India and SAARC, Godrej Consumer Products Limited as the Chairman of the ISA.

7.Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, Union Housing and concrete Affairs, has launched the 7th edition of Swachh Survekshan 2022.

8.Answer: Option B

Explanation:

The Automotive Skills Development Council (ASDC) has appointed automobile industry veteran Vinod Aggarwal as its president.

9.Answer: Option A

Explanation:

E-commerce major Amazon India has announced the launch of Amazon Future Engineer, its global computer science education programme in India.

10.Answer: Option D

Explanation:

After 26 years and 72 professional bouts, Former world champion Manny Pacquiao announced his retirement from professional boxing. He made his professional debut in 1995 at age 16.

11.Answer: Option B

Explanation:

National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) approved a credit plan for yak husbandry in Arunachal Pradesh.

12.Answer: Option A

Explanation:

World Vegetarian Day is observed annually on October 1 globally to raise awareness about the ethical, environmental, health, and humanitarian benefits of a vegetarian lifestyle.

13.Answer: Option B

Explanation:

A novel titled "Chronicles from the Land of the Happiest People on Earth" authored by Wole Soyinka has been released.

14.Answer: Option C

Explanation:

A new currency with six fewer zeroes has been introduced by Venezuela.

15.Answer: Option B

Explanation:

International Day of Older Persons is observed globally on 1st October every year.

16.Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Reliance Industries Chairman, Mukesh Ambani has topped the IIFL Wealth Hurun India Rich List for the 10th consecutive year.

17.Answer: Option A

Explanation:

India and Australia on September 30 participated in the fourth iteration of the biennial maritime series 'AUSINDEX'.

18.Answer: Option A

Explanation:

The negotiations of the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement have been resumed between India and Australia.

19.Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Management guru and founder of Great Lakes Institute of Management (GLIM) - Professor Bala V Balachandran died following a brief illness

20.Answer: Option C

Explanation:

The SMOG tower at Connaught Place was visited by the environment minister Gopal Rai on 2 October and also the report showed 80% of the air purified.