1. 'Amoria thorae' which has been seen in the news is a new species of which one?
A. Spider
B. Turtle
C. Crab
D. Marine Snail
2. Which state has launched the 'Desh Ke Mentor' programme, for its schoolchildren studying in Classes IX to XII?
A. Delhi
B. Rajasthan
C. Maharashtra
D. Madhya Pradesh
3. Westbury Cave, where the fossil of extinct 'Hippopotamus antiquus' has been discovered, is in which country?
A. Italy
B. UK
C. Greece
D. China
4. The 2021 State of the Education Report (SOER) for India: "No Teacher, No Class" has been launched by which organisation?
A. Microsoft India
B. UNESCO India
C. Ministry of Education
D. NITI Aayog
5. Which State/UT has launched 'Desh Ke Mentor' programme?
A. Gujarat
B. Punjab
C. Delhi
D. Chandigarh
6. Which day of the year is marked as the International Day for Disaster Reduction?
A. October 12
B. October 11
C. October 10
D. October 13
7. The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has leased the Jaipur International Airport to Adani Group for how many years?
A. 50 years
B. 30 years
C. 40 years
D. 60 years
8. Who has taken over the management of Jaipur International Airport?
A. Adani Group
B. Reliance Industries Limited
C. Mahindra Group
D. Tata Group
9. How many medals have been won by the Indian Shooting team at the 2021 ISSF Junior World Championship?
A. 31
B. 52
C. 42
D. 43
10. The Indian Railways has launched two long haul trains for the South Central Railway (SCR), What is the name given to the two trains?
A. Shikhar and Dhanush
B. Trishul and Dhanush
C. Trishul and Garuda
D. Garuda and Trishul
11. 'Hamilton's Object' which has been discovered recently, is associated with which field?
A. Virology
B. Space Science
C. Economics
D. Physics
12. The name of the Cyclone Gulab, which hit many parts of India has been recommended by which country?
A. Nepal
B. Sri Lanka
C. India
D. Pakistan
13. PM Modi addressed the Foundation Day programme of the NHRC of India. Who is the Chairperson of the NHRC?
A. Justice Vikramajit Sen
B. Justice Jagdish Singh Khehar
C. Justice Arun Kumar Mishra
D. Justice Indira Banerjee
14. FIFA unveils which mascot of India's 2022 U-17 Women's World Cup?
A. Jolly Green
B. Mr. Peanut
C. Rich Uncle
D. Ibha
15. What is the theme of the 2021 International Day for Disaster Reduction?
A. International cooperation for developing countries to reduce their disaster risk and disaster losses
B. Disaster risk governance
C. Substantially reduce disaster damage to critical infrastructure and disruption services by 2030
D. Home Safe Home: Reducing Exposure, Reducing Displacement
16. Who has been appointed as the new Chairman of the fintech startup BharatPe?
A. Dinesh Kumar Khara
B. Ashwini Kumar Tewari
C. Rajnish Kumar
D. Anshula Kant
17. Jezero crater, which is in the news is a depression found in which space body?
A. Jupiter
B. Mars
C. Venus
D. Moon
18. Darwin's ground sloth which is seen in the news was originally found in which region?
A. Europe
B. Australia
C. Asia
D. South America
19. Manu Bhaker has won record-breaking medals for India in a single Championship in which event?
A. Track & Field
B. Archery
C. Shooting
D. Weightlifting
20. Which Indian footballer has broken Brazilian legend Pele's international goal record?
a) Gurpreet Singh Sandhu
b) Jeje Lalpekhlua
c) Subrata Pal
d) Sunil Chhetri
21. The centre has cut short the Border Security Force's jurisdiction by 30km in which among the following states?
a) Gujarat
b) Assam
c) Rajasthan
d) West Bengal
22. When is World Standards Day observed?
a) October 11th
b) October 12th
c) October 13th
d) October 14th
23. Which country has topped the ISSF Junior World Championship with a total tally of 43 medals?
a) United States
b) India
c) Italy
d) France
24. Which among the following nation's passport is most powerful, as per Henley Passport Index 2021?
a) Japan
b) Germany
c) Finland
d) Denmark
25. What is India's rank in the Henley Passport Index 2021?
a) 100
b) 90
c) 80
d) 95
26. What was India's rank on the Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index?
a) 10th
b) 7th
c) 5th
d) 3rd
27. Which country topped the Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index?
a) US
b) China
c) Japan
d) Sweden
KEY:--
1.Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Amoria is a genus of marine gastropods (snails and slugs).
2.Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Delhi government has launched a mentorship programme called 'Desh Ke Mentor', for children studying in Classes IX to XII of state government schools.
3.Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Paleontologists have discovered the fossilized upper molar tooth of Hippopotamus antiquus from Westbury Cave, in the UK.
4.Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) launched the 2021 State of the Education Report (SOER) for India: "No Teacher, No Class", on the occasion of World Teacher's Day.
5.Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has launched a programme under which students of Delhi government schools will be guided in career choices by citizens who are successful in their respective fields.
6.Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The United Nations International Day for Disaster Reduction is held annually on 13 October since 1989.
7.Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has leased the airport to Adani Group for 50 years.
8.Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Gautam Adani-led Adani Group has taken over the responsibilities of the Jaipur International Airport from the Airports Authority of India (AAI).
9.Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The 2021 International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Junior World Championship Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun has held in Lima in Peru. Indian shooters finish with whopping 43-medals including 17 Gold.
10. Answer: Option C
Explanation:
For the first time, the Indian Railways has launched two long haul freight trains named "Trishul" and "Garuda" for the South Central Railway (SCR).
11. Answer: Option B
Explanation:
From the images captured by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope, a team of astronomers led by Timothy Hamilton have discovered an unusual gravitational lensing configuration.
12.Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The Cyclone Gulab, which hit many parts of India has been recommended by Pakistan.
13.Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is Justice Arun Kumar Mishra.
14.Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The world football body, FIFA has unveiled the official mascot of the U-17 Women's World Cup India 2022 "Ibha" an Asiatic lioness representing women power.
15. Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The theme of 2021 International Day for Disaster Reduction is "International cooperation for developing countries to reduce their disaster risk and disaster losses".
16.Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The fintech startup, BharatPe has appointed former State Bank of India (SBI) Chairman Rajnish Kumar as the Chairman of its board.
17. Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Jezero crater is known to be a dry, wind-eroded depression on the surface of Mars.
18. Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Darwin's ground sloth (Mylodon darwinii), lived in South America between 1.8 million years and 12,000 years ago.
19. Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Manu Bhaker created a milestone record of becoming the first Indian shooter to win the highest number of medals in a single edition of the ISSF Junior World Championships, with as many as five medals.
20. (d) Sunil Chhetri
Indian football skipper Sunil Chhetri with 79 international goals broke legendary Brazilian football player Pele's goal record on October 13, 2021 during the match against the Maldives in the ongoing 2021 SAFF Championship. Sunil Chhetri surpassed Pele's International goal record of 77 goals when he scored a goal in the 62nd minute in India's match against the Maldives.
21.(a) Gujarat
The Ministry of Home Affairs has decided to extend the Border Security Force's (BSF) jurisdiction from 15 km to 50 km inside the international border along Punjab, West Bengal and Assam. With this, BSF's jurisdiction has now been expanded by 35 km in Punjab, Assam and West Bengal and cut short by 30 km in Gujarat.
22. (d) October 14th
World Standards Day is observed annually on October 14 all over the world to create awareness about the significance of standardization to the global economy among regulators, consumers, and industry.
23. (b) India
Indian shooters have won a total of 43 medals, including 17 gold, to finish on top in the ISSF Junior World Championship which concluded on October 10, 2021. The Indian shooters won all the available 12 medals on the final competition day of the top junior tournament at the Las Palmas Shooting Range in Lima, the Capital of Peru.
24. (a) Japan
Japan and Singapore have topped the Henley Passport Index 2021 with their passport holders allowed to travel visa-free to 192 countries. It is for the third consecutive year that Japan has secured the top position.
25. (b) 90
India, which was at the 84th position in 2020, fell down to 90th rank in the Henley Passport Index 2021 with its passport holders allowed to travel visa-free to 58 countries around the world. India shares the rank with Tajikistan and Burkina Faso this year.
26. (d) 3rd
India has been ranked at the third position in the 58th edition of EY’s Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index’ (RECAI). The index ranks the world’s top 40 markets on the attractiveness of their renewable energy investment and deployment opportunities.
27. (a) US
The United States has been ranked first and China has been placed at second place on EY’s Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index’ (RECAI). India was ranked third, followed by France and the United Kingdom at fourth and fifth place respectively.
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