Current Affairs Revision Quiz – Set 87
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- 1Catherine Russell is appointed as the next chief of which UN Agency?
Option A
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday announced that Catherine Russell of the US is set to become the upcoming Executive Director of the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF). The head of the White House Office of Presidential Personnel, Russell will succeed Henrietta Fore. - ISRO has announced a collaboration with which of the following to strengthen the R&D of NavIC messaging service?
Option B
The Indian Space Research Organisation has signed an agreement with Chinese smart devices maker Oppo’s Indian arm to strengthen the research and development of the NavIC messaging service. The messaging service is mainly used for broadcasting safety-of-life alerts in areas with poor or no communication, particularly in the oceans. - SEBI extended the deadline for implementing the risk management framework for mutual funds till ____
Option D
SEBI extended the deadline till April 1 next year for implementing the risk management framework for mutual funds as well as the two-tier structure for benchmarking of certain categories of schemes. - Who among the following personality was SpaceX’s first flight surgeon?
Option D
Nasa-turned-SpaceX flight surgeon Anil Menon is among the 10 latest trainee astronauts who will join the 2021 class of the American space agency as it plans for the first human missions to the moon in more than 50 years. - Which of the following sports is associated with the Davis cup?
Option C
Daniil Medvedev guided the Russian Tennis Federation to the Davis Cup Finals title against Croatia in Madrid. - Who won the F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2021?
Option C
Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) takes victory in pulsating race at Jeddah. Hamilton took his third consecutive victory in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix to draw level on points with Max Verstappen in the title race. - Which state has topped the composite ranking in the Good Governance Index (GGI) 2021?
Option B
Gujarat has topped the composite ranking in the Good Governance Index (GGI), followed by Maharashtra and Goa while Uttar Pradesh showed an incremental growth of 8.9 per cent in the indicators. - RBI has empanelled which Bank as Agency Bank to undertake banking business of central, state governments?
Option B
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced empanelment of CSB Bank, a private sector lender as an ‘Agency Bank’. - Which of the following team has won Asian Champions Trophy men’s hockey tournament held in Dhaka, Bangladesh?
Option E
Korea defeated Japan 4-2 to emerge Asian Champions Trophy men’s hockey tournament held in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The five-nation tournament came to an end with two matches being played on the last day of the game. - World Sangeet Tansen festival is celebrated in which of the following State?
Option D
World Sangeet Tansen festival or Tansen Samaroh organized in Gwalior, MP. In Madhya Pradesh, the 97th edition of World Sangeet Tansen festival started in Gwalior. - “The Turnover Wizard – Saviour Of Thousands” is an autobiography of _____________.
Option E
An Autobiography of Arup Roy Choudhury titled “The Turnover Wizard – Saviour Of Thousands” released by M Venkaiah Naidu. - Who among the following has won the Sushila Devi Award 2021 for the best book of fiction by a woman author?
Option B
Anukrti Upadhyay has won the Sushila Devi Award 2021 for the Best Book of Fiction for her novel, Kintsugi, which was published by Fourth Estate imprint. - Which cricket team has won their first ever Vijay Hazare Trophy in 2021?
Option C
Himachal Pradesh created history by winning their first ever Vijay Hazare Trophy in a thrilling final against former champions Tamil Nadu in Jaipur. - National Consumer Rights Day is observed every year on ___________.
Option B
National Consumer Rights Day is observed every year on December 24. On this day in 1986, the Consumer Protection Act 1986 received Presidential assent and thus came into force. - In 2020-21, India has registered the highest ever annual Foreign Direct Investment inflow of _______________.
Option A
India has registered the highest ever annual Foreign Direct Investment inflow of $ 81.97 bn in 2020-21. FDI inflows in the last seven financial years is over $ 440 bn, which is nearly 58 % of the total FDI inflow in last 21 financial years.