Thursday, September 30, 2021

Computer Awareness for Upcoming Exams Set 108

  1. Which of the following is done to force a page break in Word?
    A) Position the cursor at the appropriate place and press F1
    B) Use the Insert —>Section Break
    C) Position the cursor at the appropriate place and press Shift + Enter
    D) Change the colour of the document



  2. Text and graphs that have been cut or copied are stored in an area called _____?
    A) Memory
    B) Cookies
    C) Paste Board
    D) Clip Board



  3. _______ refers to the spacing between the characters of a font?
    A) Halting
    B) Lining
    C) Kerning
    D) Furinshing



  4. What is the extension of MS Dos command file?
    A) .tmp
    B) .bat
    C) .bin
    D) .dbf



  5. _______ a software program writes the necessary data for running the program on your hard drive?
    A) Installing
    B) Uninstalling
    C) Activating
    D) Encrypting



  6. Which of the following is not a DBMS tool?
    A) MS- Access
    B) Oracle Database
    C) Turner Database
    D) Ingres



  7. iTunes is an audio playback program developed by _______?
    A) IBM
    B) Google
    C) Microsoft
    D) Apple



  8. Workbook is a collection of ______in MS Excel?
    A) page set-up
    B) worksheets
    C) charts
    D) diagrams



  9. Where you will find the configurations related to Operating System in a Windows PC?
    A) Task Manager
    B) Home Page
    C) Control Panel
    D) Desktop



  10. In order to create column data in Word you need to _____?
    A) Tab consecutively until your cursor reaches the desired place
    B) Set tabs or use the Table menu
    C) Press the space bar until your cursor reaches the desired place
    D) You need to use Excel



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GA Revision for Banking and Other Exams – 1011

  1. Who has been elected as the President of the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB)?
    A) TR Narayan
    B) Mukesh Kumar Sen
    C) Anil Agarwal
    D) Jagjit Pavadia



  2. Who won 2021 PGA Championship?
    A) Phil Mickelson
    B) Juluis Boros
    C) Anthony Bretman
    D) Michael Holder



  3. A documentary of which leader has won Top Award At New York Indian Film Festival?
    A) Nelson Mandela
    B) Mahatma Gandhi
    C) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
    D) Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru



  4. Port-Au-Prince is the capital of which country?
    A) Haiti
    B) Malta
    C) Slovakia
    D) Uganda



  5. Tata Power distribution arm in which state has tied up with CSCs to facilitate online bill payments in rural areas of the state?
    A) Assam
    B) Odisha
    C) Maharashtra
    D) Uttarakhand



  6. ____ is the apex body responsible for the development of the MSME sector?
    A) NABARD
    B) SIDBI
    C) RBI
    D) SEBI



  7. Which Indian company has become the 14th startup to join the unicorn club this year after it raised $250 million from Japanese investment giant SoftBank for its series-C round?
    A) Freecharge
    B) Zeta
    C) Paytm
    D) Mphasis



  8. Which ship was adjudged as the Best Ship of the Eastern Fleet amongst Capital ships in Fleet Awards Function 2021?
    A) INS Kamorta
    B) INS Kiltan
    C) INS Khukri
    D) INS Sahyadri



  9. Which bank of India topped the list of public sector banks writing off loans in FY21?
    A) Punjab National Bank
    B) Indian Overseas Bank
    C) State Bank of India
    D) Bank of India



  10. In May 2021, RBI imposed penalty of ₹10 cr on which bank for deficiencies in regulatory compliances with regard to its auto loan portfolio?
    A) ICICI Bank
    B) HDFC Bank
    C) RBL Bank
    D) IDBI Bank



  11. In June 2021, Where is A huge diamond weighing more than 1,000 carats discovered?
    A) Lesotho
    B) Mozambique
    C) Zambia
    D) Botswana



  12. Which city is situated on the bank of Saryu?
    A) Surat
    B) Srinagar
    C) Ayodhya
    D) Kannauj



  13. In July 2021, Which city is the only city from India to be selected for International Clean Air Catalyst Programme?
    A) Indore
    B) Bhopal
    C) Raipur
    D) Patna



  14. Dishonour of cheque due to fund insufficiency is defined under which section of Negotiable Instruments Act 1881?
    A) Section 93
    B) Section 128
    C) Section 138
    D) Section 148



  15. Which state appointed ministers who would act as guardians for different districts in the state?
    A) Assam
    B) Uttar Pradesh
    C) Telangana
    D) Kerala



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Daily Current Affairs 30th September, 2021

Daily Current Affairs 30 September 2021 for Banking/Insurance/SSC and other related exams.

NATIONAL NEWS

Centre approves capital infusion of 4,400 crore rupees into ECGC to boost export sector
The Cabinet has approved 4,400 crore rupees investment in ECGC Ltd. (formerly known as Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India Ltd.) in five years to provide support to exporters as well as banks.
  • Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said, Capital Infusion and planned IPO to increase ECGC’s underwriting capacity up to 88,000 crore and propel additional exports of 5.28 lakh crore over a five-year period.
  • Extension of Foreign Trade Policy (2015-20) has been approved up to 31st March next year. The cabinet has also decided to release 56,027 crore rupees this month to liquidate all pending arrears.
  • Cabinet has also approved the listing of Export Credit Guarantee Corporation Ltd. through the Initial Public Offer on the stock Exchange. The Company intends to increase its maximum liabilities to 2.03 lakh crore rupees from 1.00 lakh crore rupees by 2025-26.
Defence Acquisition Council clears proposals worth over 13,000 crore rupees for armed forces
Defence Acquisition Council (DAC)  headed by Defence minister Rajnath Singh has approved proposals of modernization and operational needs of the Indian Armed Forces amounting to 13,165 crore rupees.
  • Key approvals include helicopters, guided munition and rocket ammunition. The DAC has accorded approval for procurement of 25 ALH Mark III helicopters from HAL under Buy Indian at a cost of 3,850 cr rupees to improve its integral lift capability ensuring its operational preparedness.
  • Giving a boost to Indigenous Design and Development of ammunitions, DAC accorded approval for procurement of Terminally Guided Munition (TGM) and Rocket Ammunition at an approx cost of 4,962 crore rupees from domestic sources. Other proposals worth 4,353 crore rupees were also accorded Acceptance of Necessity by the DAC.
PM inaugurates Institute of Petrochemicals Technology, Jaipur 
 Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the Central Institute of Petrochemicals Technology (CIPET) in Rajasthan's Jaipur district.
  • The Prime Minister also laid the foundation stone of four medical colleges in Banswara, Sirohi, Hanumangarh and Dausa districts of Rajasthan via video-conferencing.
Govt approves continuation of NEIA scheme, infusion of Rs 1,650 cr Grant-in-Aid over 5 years
The Cabinet  has also approved continuation of the National Export Insurance Account (NEIA) scheme and infusion of  1,650 crore Grant-in-Aid over five years.
  • Capital infusion in NEIA Trust will help tap the huge potential of project exports in focus market.
  • NEIA will be able to support project exports worth up to 33,000 Crore rupees. It will  help create 2.6 lakh new jobs, including around 12,000 in formal sector.
GST Council sets up two GoMs to look into rate rationalisation, systems review
The goods and services tax council secretariat notified the setting up of two GoM, one to look into the rate structure and another to look at systems reforms required to plug revenue leakages.
  • The seven-member panel, looking to rate structure, would be headed by Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai and include West Bengal finance minister Amit Mitra, Kerala finance minister K N Balagopal, Bihar deputy chief minister Tarkishore Prasad, Uttar Pradesh finance minister Suresh Khanna, Goa transport minister Mauvin Godinho and Rajasthan urban development and housing minister S K Dhariwal.
  • The eight-member panel, headed by Maharashtra deputy chief Minister Ajit Pawar, would include Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia, Tamil Nadu finance minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan and Chhattisgarh commercial tax minister TS Singh Deo.
  • The panel would review IT tools and interface available with tax officers and suggest ways to make them more effective, identify potential sources of evasion and suggest changes in business processes and IT systems to plug revenue leakage.
G Kishan Reddy lays foundation stone for developing Parshuram Kund in Arunachal
Union Tourism Minister G Kishan Reddy laid the foundation stone for the developing Parshuram Kund in Lohit district of Arunachal Pradesh.
  • The project is sanctioned under the 'Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive' (PRASHAD) scheme of Ministry of Tourism with the cost of Rs 37.88 crores in January 2021.
  • The components sanctioned in the project include interventions near the parking area, tourist information centre, rain shelters, kiosks, interventions near Mela ground, viewpoints, souvenir shops, water supply line, approach road, food court/ Prasadam centre, pilgrim waiting hall, drainage, development of Kund area, changing rooms, viewing gallery, public amenities and slope stabilization.

BANKING & FINANCE

NPCI Partners With YES Bank To Launch RuPay 'On-The-Go'
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has partnered with YES Bank to launch a contactless payments solutions RuPay On-the-Go.
  • This was launched in association with fintech infrastructure partner, Neokred, and manufacturing partner- Seshaasai at the Global Fintech Festival 2021.
  • RuPay On-the-Go will allow customers to make small and large value transactions from the accessories they wear every day. This innovative wearable payment solution would redefine the contactless payments space by eliminating the need to carry a physical card and enabling instantaneous payments with a simple ‘Tap, pay, go’ mechanism.
ADB Approves $251 Million for Integrated Flood Management in India
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $251 million loan for urban flood protection and management in the Chennai–Kosasthalaiyar river basin in India.
  • Chennai’s rapid urbanization has encroached on the city’s natural landscape, reducing water bodies and water retention capacity.
  • The city is relatively low and flat, located on the highly exposed southeast coast and traversing the rivers of Adyar, Cooum, and Kosasthalaiyar. These make the city vulnerable to widespread flooding that results in loss to the economy and livelihoods.
Paytm becomes India's first platform to accept international remittances directly into digital wallet
Paytm Payments Bank has forged a tie-up with Ria Money Transfer, a cross-border money transfer firm and a business segment of Euronet Worldwide, to help its 333 million customers receive money from their relatives abroad.
  • This partnership makes Paytm the country’s first platform to accept international remittances directly into a digital wallet. On the other hand, Ria Money became the first money transfer company to connect with Paytm’s wallet users.
  • Every money transfer will be made in real time, and will have security features such as account validation and name matching, Euronet said.
LIC ties up with Department of Post 
LIfe Insurance Corporation of India (LiC) and Department of Post have entered into an agreement for “Print to Post” solutions.
  • Print to Post solutions is provided by the Department of Posts for printing and dispatching of the policy booklet issued under a life insurance policy. LIC of India is now availing this solution.
NABARD approves credit plan for rearing Himalayan yaks
Two months after a scheme was worked out to insure them against the impact of climate change, the Himalayan yaks have now become bankable.
  • The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has approved a credit plan for the high-altitude animal often referred to as “mountain cattle”. The scheme was developed by the National Research Centre on Yak (NRCY) at Dirang in Arunachal Pradesh’s West Kameng district.
  • The banking scheme is expected to be a shot in the arm for yak husbandry and boost the economic dividends of yak herders above 8,000 ft in the Eastern Himalayas.

BUSINESS & ECONOMY

Infosys to enter into MoUs with Karnataka govt to help achieve NEP objective
For prioritising skill development among students as per National Education Policy (NEP-2020), Karnataka's Department of Higher Education and the Information Technology (IT) major Infosys would enter into three memorandums of understanding (MoUs) soon, said Minister for Higher Education Dr CN Ashwatha Narayana.
  • The MoUs would help the Karanataka government utilise 'Infosys Springboard', comprising of over 3,000 skill development courses for college students, 'Campus Connect' for digital learning of college faculty and professional guidance for students, and for a donation of 15,000 de-bonded computers to colleges from Infosys.
MoD signs contract with Spain for acquisition of 56 C-295MW transport aircraft
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed an estimated ₹22,000-crore deal with Airbus Defence and Space S.A., Spain, for 56 C-295MW transport aircraft to replace the Indian Air Force’s ageing 56 Avro aircraft that were procured in the 1960s.
  • This is the first project of its kind in which a military aircraft will be manufactured in India under technology transfer by the private sector.
  • Of the 56 aircraft, 16 will be delivered in flyaway condition from Spain within 48 months and the remaining will be manufactured in India by the Tata Group within 10 years from the date of contract.
India emerges as Dubai's second biggest trade partner
India has emerged as Dubai's second biggest trading partner after China with the overall volume touching 38.5 billion dirham in the first half of 2021, according to official data released on September 26.
  • According to a Dubai government statement, the emirate had a trade volume of 86.7 billion dirham with China in H1 (first half) of 2021, followed by India and the U.S. at third position.
  • Trade with India grew 74.5% year-on-year to 67.1 billion dirham from 38.5 billion dirham in H1 2020.

SPORTS

Women's National Boxing Championships to be held from Oct 21-27 in Hisar
The fifth edition of the Elite Women's National Boxing Championships will be held at Hisar in Haryana between October 21-27. This event will also mark the return of Elite Women's National Championships after a gap of more than one year due to Covid-19 pandemic.
  • The tournament will be played as per the AIBA's revised 12 weight divisions 48kg, 50kg, 52kg, 54kg, 57kg, 60kg, 63kg, 66kg, 70kg, 75kg, 81kg and 81kg. Boxing Federation of India (BFI) said, the last date of registration will be October 8 by number and October 13 by name. The draw will take place in the evening of October 20.
ICC launches T20 World Cup anthem composed by Amit Trivedi
The International Cricket Council (ICC) launched the T20 World Cup anthem along with a film featuring ‘avatars’ of India captain Virat Kohli and West Indies skipper Kieron Pollard among others.
  • The tournament will begin on October 17 in Oman and UAE, with the final to be played in Dubai on November 14.
  • Composed by Bollywood music director Amit Trivedi, an animated film features young fans from all over the world engaged in T20I cricket and includes some of the sport’s biggest superstars.

APPOINTMENTS

Fumio Kishida set to become Japan's new prime minister
Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida has won the ruling party’s leadership election, virtually ensuring that he will become the country’s next prime minister.
  • Kishida won 257 votes in a runoff to defeat Taro Kono, a popular vaccines minister who previously held the positions of defence and foreign minister.
  • The 64-year-old replaces outgoing party leader Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, who is stepping down after serving only one year since taking office last September.
CavinKare CMD CK Ranganathan appointed new AIMA president
CK Ranganathan, chairman & managing director, CavinKare Pvt Ltd has been appointed  president of All India Management Association (AIMA) for a period of one year till the National Management Convention is held in September 2022.
  • Ranganathan takes over from Harsh Pati Singhania, vice chairman & managing director, JK Paper Ltd.

AWARDS

Pratham CEO Dr Rukmini Banerji receives Yidan Prize for Education Development
Rukmini Banerji, chief executive officer of India’s Pratham Education Foundation, has been awarded 2021 Yidan Prize for Education Development, a top global recognition in the field of education for her work in improving learning outcome in schools.
  • Besides Banerji, Eric Hanushek, a professor at Stanford University, has been conferred with the 2021 Yidan Prize for Education Research.
  • Yidan Prize Laureate receives a gold medal and a total sum of HK$30 million ($3.9 million) including a cash prize of HK$15 million ($1.9 million) and a project fund of HK$15 million.
Assam scientist bags Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar award for pioneering work
After a gap of twenty years, a scientist from Assam has bagged the prestigious Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award for his pioneering research on coal and energy.
  • Dr Binoy Kumar Saikia is among the 11 scientists under 45 years of age who bagged the award given for seven categories by Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) this year. He is the lone recipient in the Earth, Atmosphere, Ocean and Planetary Sciences category.
  • Saikia is the 5th person from Assam to bag the award after Mihir Kanti Chaudhuri (1989), Jitendra Nath Goswami (1994), Bhupendra Nath Goswami (1995) and Prashant Goswami (2001).
Yemeni humanitarian organization wins 2021 UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award
The Jeel Albena Association for Humanitarian Development, a Yemeni humanitarian organization that has provided a lifeline to tens of thousands of people displaced by the country’s conflict, has won the 2021 UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award.
  •  The organisation named “Jeel Albena Association for Humanitarian Development”, founded in 2017 by Ameen Jubran, has won the prestigious honour to support and provide a lifeline to tens of thousands of Yemenis people displaced by the country’s conflict.
  • The UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award honours individuals, groups or organizations for going above and beyond the call of duty to protect refugees, other displaced and stateless people.

ENVIRONMENT

PM Narendra Modi launches 35 crop varieties to tackle climate change and malnutrition
Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated 35 crop varieties with special traits through video conference to the nation. He also dedicated the newly constructed campus of the National Institute of Biotic Stress Management Raipur to the nation. On the occasion, Prime Minister also distributed the Green Campus Award to Agricultural Universities.
  • The 35 varieties include a drought tolerant variety of chickpea, wilt and sterility mosaic resistant pigeonpea, early maturing variety of soybean, disease resistant varieties of rice and biofortified varieties of wheat, pearl millet, maize and chickpea, quinoa, buckwheat, winged bean and faba bean.

BOOKS & AUTHORS

“Smart Villages: Bridging the Global Urban-Rural Divide” book by Dr Sridhar Vembu
A new book , titled ‘Smart Villages: Bridging the Global Urban-Rural Divide” by Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu has been released recently.
  • The 511-page volume brought out by Springer Nature Switzerland AG seeks answers on bridging the urban-rural divide.

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Wednesday, September 29, 2021

Daily Current Affairs 29th September, 2021

Daily Current Affairs 29 September 2021 for Banking/Insurance/SSC and other related exams.

NATIONAL NEWS

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju Inaugurates India's First Sports Arbitration Centre in Gujarat
Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju inaugurated the country's first "Sports Arbitration Centre of India" in Gujarat which will serve as an independent body to fast track disputes in the sports sector.
  • The SACI is promoted by Ahmedabad-based SE TransStadia Pvt Ltd as an independent body to fast track disputes in the sports sector.
  • The Ministry of Law and Justice will provide all the legal backing to the SACI which will serve as a mechanism to redress issues related to sports.
Task force set up to firm up sustainable finance roadmap
Amid the growing global focus on the economic impact of environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues, the government has set up a key task force under economic affairs secretary Ajay Seth to lay out a concrete road map to bolster India’s sustainable finance architecture.
  • The task force will firm up recommendations to further strengthen the resilience of the country’s financial sector against risks emanating from various climate and ESG issues.
  • It will firm up recommendations to grow sustainable finance in India and set a clear time frame for their implementation.
SC introduces Fast and Secured Transmission of Electronic Records system
In a big fillip to the fundamental rights of life, dignity and personal liberty, the Supreme Court has introduced a new system by which its crucial decisions, including orders on bail and stay of arrest, can be communicated electronically to prison authorities and investigating agencies through a secure channel.
  • Following an order on July 16 by a Special Bench led by Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana, the apex court has introduced the “Fast and Secured Transmission of Electronic Records” (FASTER) system.
  • The system is meant to ensure that undertrials are not made to wait for days on end behind bars to be released because the certified hard copies of their bail orders were late to reach the prison.

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

India, US sign two MoUs for cooperation in Health and Biomedical Sciences
Health and Family Welfare Minister Mansukh Mandaviya addressed the closing session of the 4th Indo-US Health Dialogue being hosted by India.
  • The two-day Dialogue was leveraged as a platform to deliberate upon multiple ongoing collaborations in the health sector between the two countries.
  • Two MoUs were also signed at the concluding session. One MoU was signed concerning cooperation in the field of Health and Biomedical sciences. The other MoU was signed for cooperation with International Centre for Excellence in Research (ICER).
India bags IAEA external auditor job 
India has been elected as the external auditor to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), a prestigious institution that promotes peaceful use of nuclear energy, for a period of six years from 2022 to 2027 after beating Germany and the United Kingdom among other counties.
  • India's comptroller and auditor general GC Murmu was selected as the external auditor of IAEA and the ministry of external affairs (MEA) said his candidature received majority support of the IAEA general conference.
India, Oman ink pact to boost maritime security cooperation
India and Oman inked an agreement for exchange of white shipping information and to boost maritime security cooperation in reflection of growing cooperation between the two sides.
  • It was signed during Admiral Singh's three-day visit to Oman.
  • The information would be exchanged between the Indian Navy’s Information Fusion Centre and the MSC (Maritime Security Centre), Oman, and contribute to enhanced maritime safety and security in the region.
  • The Indian Navy cooperates with the Royal Navy of Oman on many fronts that include operational interactions and training.

BANKING & FINANCE

Reserve Bank of India sets Rs 50,000 cr as WMA limit
Reserve Bank of India said that Rs 50,000 crore has been set as the ‘Ways and Means Advances (WMA) limit for the Central government during the H2FY22i(October 2021 to March 2022).
  • The Reserve Bank may trigger fresh floatation of market loans when the Government of India utilises 75 per cent of the WMA limit.
  • The Reserve Bank retains the flexibility to revise the limit at any time, in consultation with the Government of India, taking into consideration the prevailing circumstances.
RBI allows banks to sell 'fraud loans' to ARCs
The Reserve Bank of India allowed loan exposures classified as fraud to be transferred to Asset Reconstruction Companies (ARCs)paving the way for focussed recovery efforts in loans worth trillions of rupees.
  • According to data from RBI’s annual report, banks have reported frauds of ₹3.95 trillion between FY19 and FY21., RBI said banks can sell stressed loans in default for more than 60 days or classified as bad loans, including those tagged as fraudulent, subject to conditions.
  • This shall include loan exposures classified as fraud as on the date of transfer, provided that the responsibilities of the transferor with respect to continuous reporting, monitoring, filing of complaints with law enforcement agencies and proceedings related to such complaints shall also be transferred to the ARC.
Federal Bank launches RuPay Signet contactless credit card
Federal Bank joined hands with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and launched the ''Federal Bank RuPay Signet Contactless Credit Card.''
  • It comes with the lowest Annual Percentage Rate (APR) starting from just 5.88 per cent per annum. 
  • The Federal Bank RuPay Signet credit cardholders will gain access to a wide variety of offers and deals across categories including travel, food and dining, shopping, sports, entertainment, lifestyle and much more.
SEBI approves frameworks for Gold and Social Stock Exchanges
Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has approved the frameworks for gold exchange and Social Stock Exchange.
  • The market regulator SEBI also approved amendments to delisting framework for equity shares at the board meeting held in Mumbai. A gold exchange is being set up to trade the yellow metal in the form of electronic gold receipts, which will help in having a transparent domestic spot price discovery mechanism.
  • The instrument representing gold is to be called Electronic Gold Receipt (EGR), and will be having trading, clearing and settlement features akin to other securities.
  • The framework for the SSE has been developed on the basis of the recommendations of a working group and technical group constituted by the regulator.The Sebi board has decided to amend rules pertaining to delisting of equity shares of a company following an open offer as part of efforts to make merger and acquisition transactions more rational and convenient.

SPORTS

United States beat Europe to reclaim Ryder Cup
The United States, led by a new generation, reclaimed the Ryder Cup, reaching the 14-1/2 points required to beat holders Europe and heralding what could be an era of domination by the Americans at the biennial competition.
  • Having romped to a commanding 11-5 advantage after the foursome and fourball sessions, the Americans entered the singles needing just 3-1/2 points to get to the target needed to hoist the little gold trophy.
Aveek Sarkar re-elected as PTI Chairman
Aveek Sarkar, the Editor Emeritus and Vice Chairman of the Ananda Bazar Group of Publications, was re-elected Chairman of Press Trust of India (PTI), the country's premier news agency.
  • K N Shanth Kumar, Director of The Printers (Mysore) Pvt. Ltd. which brings out Deccan Herald and Kannada language daily Prajavani, was elected as the Vice-Chairman.

APPOINTMENTS

Lt Gen Gurbirpal Singh takes over as new DG of NCC
Lt Gen Gurbirpal Singh took over as the new 34th director general of the National Cadet Corps (NCC).
  • He was commissioned into the PARACHUTE REGIMENT in 1987. An alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla, Indian Military Academy, Dehradun as well as NCC, he attended the Defence Services Staff College in Wellington and the National Defence College Course in New Delhi.
  • Lt Gen Singh has been a Company Commander in counter-insurgency environment in Nagaland and the Siachen Glacier.
Nimaben Acharya Becomes 1st Woman Speaker of Gujarat Assembly
Veteran legislator Nimaben Acharya was unanimously elected the first woman Speaker of the Gujarat Assembly, which met for the two-day monsoon session.
  • A three-time BJP MLA and a two-time Congress MLA, Ms. Acharya is one of the seniormost MLAs in the State.
  • The name of the MLA from Bhuj, Kutch, was proposed by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and the Opposition Congress supported her nomination.

AWARDS

Sojat Mehndi from Rajasthan and Judima rice wine from Assam gets GI tag
Judima, a home-made rice wine from Assam and Sojat Mehndi (Henna) from Rajasthan, has been awarded the geographical indication (GI) tag.
  • Judima is a local fermented drink made with rice, brewed by the Dimasa community in Assam.It is the first traditional brew in all of northeast to bag GI tag.
  • Sojat tehsil of the Pali district in Rajasthan has suitable geological structure, topography and drainage system, climate and soil for naturally cultivating the mehndi leave crop.

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

US successfully flight tests Raytheon hypersonic weapon
The United States has tested an air-breathing hypersonic weapon capable of speeds faster than five times the speed of sound, marking the first successful test of the class of weapon since 2013, the Pentagon said.
  • The test took place as the United States and its global rivals quicken their pace to build hypersonic weapons - the next generation of arms that rob adversaries of reaction time and traditional defeat mechanisms.
  • The missile, built by Raytheon Technologies, was released from an aircraft seconds before its Northrop Grumman scramjet (supersonic combustion ramjet) engine kicked on.
Earth-monitoring Satellite Launches From California
The latest in a series of U.S. satellites that has recorded human and natural impacts on Earth's surface for decades was launched into orbit from California to ensure continued observations in the era of climate change.
  • Landsat 9 was carried into space aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket that lifted off from foggy Vandenberg Space Force Base. It will take the orbital track of Landsat 7, which will be decommissioned.
  • A project of NASA and the US Geological Survey, Landsat 9 will work in tandem with a predecessor, Landsat 8, to extend a nearly 50-year record of land and coastal region observations that began with the launch of the first Landsat in 1972.

ENVIRONMENT

Cyclonic Storm `Gulab` hits Odisha and Andhra Pradesh
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Odisha and Andhra Pradesh after the ‘Cyclone Gulab’ made landfall over Northwest and adjoining West-central Bay of Bengal.
  • During the landfall, the wind speed could hover between 90 kmph and 100 kmph.
  • Cyclone Gulab was named by Pakistan. The word “Gulab” refers to Rose in English.

BOOKS & AUTHORS

“The Battle of Rezang La” book by Kulpreet Yadav
The book has titled “The Battle of Rezang La” authored by ex-naval officer and author Kulpreet Yadav has been released recently.The book was published under Penguin Random House’s ”Veer” imprint,
  •  A new book tells the story of 120 Indian soldiers who put up a valiant fight against the 5,000-strong Chinese military troops in the 1962 Indo-China war, preventing a possible occupation of the entire Ladakh region.
‘My Life in Full: Work, Family and Our Future’ by Indra Nooyi 
 Former PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi has a memoir coming out this fall that her publisher is calling an "unvarnished take" on her rise to becoming one of the world's most powerful women.
  • "My Life in Full: Work, Family and Our Future" published Sept. 28, Portfolio Books announced.
  • Nooyi, 65, will trace her life from her childhood in India to her experiences as an immigrant at Yale University's business school to her many achievements as the rare woman and person of colour in the upper echelons of the corporate world.

IMPORTANT DAYS

World Heart Day
World Heart Day is observed annually on September 29. It is celebrated to spread awareness about the importance of keeping the heart fit as it's one of the most important organs.
  • This year on World Heart Day, the emphasis is, 'USE HEART TO CONNECT - Harnessing the power of digital health to improve awareness, prevention, and management of CVDs'.
International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste
International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste is celebrated on September 29, since 2020, to promote and implement global efforts to resolve the issue of food wastage.
  • The theme for 2021 is Stop food loss and waste. For the people. For the planet. 

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Computer Awareness for Upcoming Exams Set 10

  1. The first mechanical computer designed by Charles Babbage was called?
    A) Abacus
    B) Analytical Engine
    C) Processor
    D) Calculator



  2. A function that does the same operation on different data types is to be implemented using ______?
    A) Function templates
    B) Overloading
    C) Default arguments
    D) Macros



  3. Read only memory (ROM) is permanently________________ in computers?
    A) Output
    B) Tapped
    C) Input
    D) Copy



  4. Which among the following is the largest space?
    A) Gigabyte (GB)
    B) Petabyte (PB)
    C) Terabyte (TB)
    D) Megabyte (MB)



  5. All of the following are examples of real security and privacy risks except _____?
    A) Spam
    B) Hackers
    C) Viruses
    D) None of these



  6. A ____________ organizes the web into categories?
    A) Archive
    B) History
    C) Browser
    D) Directory



  7. Automatic execution of high-priority computer programs that have been designed to preempt the use of computer resources is referred as ____?
    A) Back ground processing
    B) Fore ground processing
    C) White processing
    D) Black processing



  8. Name the set of computer programs used on a computer to help perform tasks?
    A) Software
    B) Processor
    C) Memory
    D) An instruction



  9. What is the term used in networking where the receiver waits and does not send the control frame back to the sender immediately rather waits until its network layer passes in the next data packet.
    A) AP Model
    B) Sliding Model
    C) Sliding Protocol
    D) Piggybacking



  10. Reload is a synonym for what command?
    A) Restart
    B) Retry
    C) Refresh
    D) Rework



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GA Revision for Banking and Other Exams – 1010

  1. Which country hosted the two-day prestigious Central-Asia Conference?
    A) Belarus
    B) Australia
    C) Cambodia
    D) Uzbekistan



  2. The Union government is going to set up over how many virology research and diagnostic laboratories under a central scheme during the period of 15th Finance Commission?
    A) 45
    B) 42
    C) 43
    D) 48



  3. Which platform is used to facilitate the financing of bills of MSME drawn on corporate buyers?
    A) SARAL
    B) VFX
    C) TReDS
    D) WMA



  4. According to this year’s Mercer Cost of Living Survey,which city has become the world’s most expensive city for foreign workers?
    A) Ashgabat
    B) Jerusalem
    C) Dubai
    D) Mumbai



  5. Geojit Financial Services has entered into an agreement with which bank to provide a three-in-one account to the latter’s customers?
    A) SBI
    B) PNB
    C) IDBI
    D) BOB



  6. Rihand dam situated in which of the following Indian state?
    A) Uttar Pradesh
    B) Uttarakhand
    C) Telangana
    D) Maharashtra



  7. In July 2021, the Government announced fund of how much amount under Atmanirbhar Bharat package as a relief for several sectors?
    A) 24.09 lakh crore
    B) 23.36 lakh crore
    C) 27.45 lakh crore
    D) 29.87 lakh crore



  8. In June 2021, which country with USA Launched joint naval exercises “Sea Breeze Drills”
    A) Japan
    B) Iran
    C) Ukraine
    D) Israel



  9. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has granted authorisation to which company to operate as a prepaid payment instruments (PPI) company?
    A) Deloitte
    B) Mphasis
    C) Frankfurt Technology
    D) Eroute Technologies



  10. In which district did Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma lay the foundation stone of a Bamboo Industrial Park?
    A) Golaghat
    B) Dima Hasao
    C) Dispur
    D) Jorhat



  11. In partnership with which bank, AMNS India executed paperless bill discounting transaction?
    A) HDFC Bank
    B) Kotak Mahindra Bank
    C) RBL Bank
    D) ICICI Bank



  12. Government Departments have to make _______ of their procurement from MSEs?
    A) 25%
    B) 15%
    C) 20%
    D) 10%



  13. Recently which company has launched an all-electric motorcycle brand “LiveWire”?
    A) Honda
    B) Harley Davidson
    C) Kawasaki
    D) Suzuki



  14. The Indian folk dance Karakattam has been originated from which state?
    A) Odisha
    B) Kerala
    C) Andhra Pradesh
    D) Tamil Nadu



  15. Which state has prepared Ayush-based economic upgradation scheme called Devaranya Yojana?
    A) Haryana
    B) Arunachal Pradesh
    C) Madhya Pradesh
    D) West Bengal



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Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Daily Current Affairs 28th September, 2021

Daily Current Affairs 28 September 2021 for Banking/Insurance/SSC and other related exams.

NATIONAL NEWS

World's highest electric vehicle charging station inaugurated in Himachal Pradesh's Kaza
In a bid to promote a sustainable environment, the world's highest electric vehicle charging station was inaugurated in Kaza of Lahaul and Spiti district in Himachal Pradesh.
  • Pune-based start-up goEgoNetwork specializing in Electric Vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, installed Bharat AC and Dual Socket Type 2 chargers at Kaza, Spiti Valley in the western Himalayas at a height of 500 ft.
Country’s first Pan-India helpline for senior citizens: Elder Line (Toll Free No- 14567)
Government has taken a monumental step towards addressing the challenges and problems the elderly population face, through country’s first Pan-India toll-free helpline - 14567 -- called ‘Elder Line’.
  • The helpline provides free information and guidance on pension issues, legal issues, extends emotional support, and even intervenes on field in cases of abuse, and rescues homeless elderly.
  • Till date, 17 states have already opened the Elder line and others are in the pipeline to be opened.
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh launches AmritGrand Challenge Program titled “जनCARE”
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh launched the “AmritGrand Challenge Program” titled “जनCARE” to identify 75 Start-Up Innovations in Telemedicine, Digital Health, mHealth with BIG Data, AI, Block Chain and other technologies.
  • The Minister said the launch of Grand Challenge coincides with the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav launched by the Prime Minister.
  • Dr Jitendra Singh said, India’s Bio-Economy is on way to achieve 150 billion dollar target to contribute effectively to Prime Minister’s vision of a 5 trillion dollar economy by 2024-25. Addressing the BIRAC’s 10th Biotech Innovators Meet in New Delhi, he said the Sunshine Biotech Sector will more than double from 70 billion dollar at present to 150 billion dollar by 2025.

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

US, India launch task forces on Hydrogen, Biofuels to decarbonize energy sector
The US department of energy along with its Indian counterpart has launched new public-private task forces on Hydrogen and Biofuels to expand the use of clean energy technologies, an official statement said.
  • Under the Strategic Clean Energy Partnership (SCEP), the department of energy together with Indian counterparts launched a new public-private Hydrogen Task Force as well as a Biofuels Task Force.
  • These groups will help expand the use of clean energy technologies to decarbonize the energy sector.

BANKING & FINANCE

ICICI Bank to offer instant OD to sellers registered on amazon.in
ICICI Bank announced that it has partnered with Amazon India to offer overdraft (OD) facility upto ₹25 lakh to individual sellers and small businesses registered on the e-commerce company’s online marketplace.
  • Sellers having current account with ICICI Bank can immediately start using the OD to meet their working capital requirements. Customers of other banks can avail the OD by simply opening a current account with the Bank digitally.
  • This new and improved process will help the sellers, who may otherwise not get access to adequate credit when assessed in the traditional way of using only balance sheets, bank statements and tax returns.

SPORTS

England all-rounder Moeen Ali announces retirement from Tests
England cricketer Moeen Ali has announced his retirement from Test cricket, the England and Wales Cricket Board confirmed.
  • Moeen, however, will continue to play limited-overs cricket for England. He scored 2914 runs in 64 Test at an average of 28.29 and has taken 195 wickets with his off-spin.
  • Since the 2019 Ashes, Moeen has made sporadic appearances for England in Tests and was recalled for the recently-concluded Test series against India, where he played three games.
Sania Mirza-Shuai Zhang win Ostrava Open women’s doubles title
India’s Sania Mirza and her Chinese partner Zhang Shuai won the women’s doubles title in the Ostrava Open in Ostrava, Czech Republic.This was Mirza's 43rd career title.
  •  The second-seeded Indo-Chinese duo defeated the third seeded pair of American Kaitlyn Christian and New Zealander Erin Routliffe 6-3 6-2 in the summit clash in one hour and four minutes.

APPOINTMENTS

Debabrata Mukherjee elected chairman of Audit Bureau of Circulations
United Breweries chief marketing officer Debabrata Mukherjee was unanimously elected as the chairman of Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC) for 2021-2022.
  • Pratap G Pawar, publisher member on the council, was unanimously elected as the deputy chairman of the bureau.
  • Debabrata Mukherjee is responsible for managing local and global brands like Kingfisher, Ultra, Heineken and Amstel. He has a wide range of professional experience in general management, marketing and sales operations, business strategy and innovation.

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 

Haryana CM launches ‘Samarpan Portal’ for people to offer voluntary service
On the 105th birth anniversary of Deendayal Upadhyay, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar launched a web portal wherein people can register themselves to offer voluntary service in the fields of education, skill development, sports and agriculture.
  • The ''Samarpan Portal'' will provide a platform to people wishing to do something good for society.
  • Voluntary services provided through the portal are linked with various programmes and initiatives of the government in the fields of education, women and child development, farmer welfare and skill development.
DRDO successfully flight tests Akash Prime missile
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) tested a new version of the Akash Missile ‘Akash Prime’ from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, Odisha.
  • The missile intercepted and destroyed an unmanned aerial target mimicking an enemy aircraft in its maiden flight test after improvements.
  • In comparison with the existing Akash System, Akash Prime is equipped with an indigenous active RF (radio frequency) seeker for improved accuracy. Other improvements also ensure more reliable performance under low temperature environments, at higher altitudes.

IMPORTANT DAYS

World Contraception Day
The international community observes World Contraception Day on 26 September to recognise the right of all couples and individuals to decide freely and responsibly on the number and spacing of their children.
  • It is a part of a worldwide campaign, which envisions that every pregnancy in the world should be wanted. It generates awareness of the different kinds of contraception that women can use.
World Rabies Day
World Rabies Day is observed on September 28 every year to raise awareness about the impact of the viral disease and how to prevent it.
  • This day is also observed globally to mark the death anniversary of French biologist, microbiologist and chemist, Louis Pasteur, who developed the first rabies vaccine.
  • This year's World Rabies Day theme is: “Rabies: Facts, not Fear”. ·
International Day for Universal Access to Information
The International Day for Universal Access to Information (IDUAI) is celebrated every year on 28 September to spread awareness concerning the need to expand laws related to information and their implementation.
  • This year the theme for IDUAI is ‘The Right to Know — Building Back Better with Access to Information’. 

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Daily Current Affairs 27th September, 2021

Daily Current Affairs 27 September 2021 for Banking/Insurance/SSC and other related exams.

NATIONAL NEWS

PM Modi launches Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, saying it had the potential to bring "revolutionary changes in our health facilities".The mission is currently being implemented in the pilot phase in six Union Territories.
  • The key components of the mission include a health ID for every citizen that will also be used as their health account. Personal health records can be linked to this account and viewed with the help of a mobile application.
  • The nationwide rollout of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission coincides with the National Health Authority celebrating the third anniversary of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY).
SAUBHAGYA completes FOUR years of successful implementation
The Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana -“Saubhagya Scheme” has completed four years of successful implementation, on 25 September 2021.
  • The scheme was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 25th of September, 2017 with an outlay of Rs. 16,320 crore.
ZSI signs MoU with Natural History Museum London
The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) has signed an MoU with the Natural History Museum (NHM) London to work together to collect, study and conserve faunal specimens for science and to create and exchange associated data and images.The MoU will be for five years.
  • Through this MoU both the institutions are committed to implementing the 1973 Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Fauna (CITES), the 1992 Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and relevant national and regional laws and regulations concerning biodiversity including laws relating to access to faunal specimens, associated benefit sharing and traditional knowledge.
GoM constituted to suggest ways for GST rate rationalisation, eliminate inverted duty structure
After four years of implementation, the Centre and States have initiated an exercise to rework the rates slab under the Goods and Services Tax (GST), with the formation of a Group of Ministers (GoM).
  • The GoM will be led by the Chief Minister of Karnataka, Basavaraj S Bommai tasked to propose rationalisation of tax rates and considering the merger of different tax slabs within two months.
  • One more GoM has been set up under the convenorship of Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Ajit Pawar, to suggest ways for GST System Reforms. 
India Army organises ‘Bijoya Sanskritik Mahotsav’ in Kolkata
Indian Army will organise 'Bijoya Sanskritik Mahotsav' from September 26 to 29 in Kolkata to mark 50 years of Bangladesh's liberation following India's victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war.
  • The event titled "Bijoya Sanskritik Mahotsav" aimed at showcasing the cultural linkages between India and Bangladesh during the war is being organised by the Eastern Command of the Indian Army.
Ministry of Civil Aviation releases India’s airspace map for drone operations
Ministry of Civil Aviation has released an interactive digital airspace map for flying drone. The map demarcates green, yellow and red zones across the country for the purpose of drones operations.
  • The digital map is available on the digital sky platform of Directorate General of Civil Aviation. It comes as a follow-through of the recently liberalised Drone Policy, the PLI scheme for drones and the geospatial data guidelines.
  • Green zone consists of the airspace up to 400 feet that has not been designated as a red or yellow zone; and up to 200 feet above the area located between 8-12 kilometres from the perimeter of an operational airport. No permission is required for operating drones with an all-up weight upto500 kg in such areas.
  • Yellow zone is the airspace above 400 feet in a designated green zone. Those above 200 feet in the area located between 8-12 kilometres from the perimeter of an operational airport and above ground in the area located between 5-8 kilometres from the perimeter of an operational airport would be considered as yellow zones.
  • Red zone have been designated as no-drone areas, where drones can be operated only after permission from the central government.

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

WHO revises air quality guidelines for the first time in more than 15 years
The World Health Organization (WHO) updated its air quality guidelines for the first time in 15 years.
  • The new guidelines which have been derived from strong scientific evidence of the damage air pollution inflicts on human health recommends new air quality levels based on reducing concentrations of key air pollutants.
  • According to the new guidelines, the annual particulate matter 2.5 microns in thickness (PM2.5) has now been updated to 5mg/m3 compared to 10 mg/m3 in 2005. Similarly, annual mean for PM10 is updated to 20 mg/m3 to 15 mg/m3 and NO2 to 10 mg/m3 from 40 mg/m3.
  • According to Greenpeace India’s report, out of 287 cities, more than 80 percent (231) cities or towns have PM 10 levels exceeding the 60 mg/m 3 limits for PM10 prescribed under National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) set by CPCB in 2018.

BANKING & FINANCE

HPCL partners with ICICI Bank for fuel payments
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) is partnering with ICICI Bank, which will allow customers to use their ICICI Bank FASTag to pay for fuel and lubricants at HPCL retail outlets.
  • ICICI Bank FASTag commercial vehicle users will have a fully digitized and contactless experience and will enjoy the convenience of having ONE tag for fuel, toll & parking payments.
  • HPCL is the first oil marketing company to enable FASTag for fuel purchases by retail as well as commercial customers at its 19,000 outlets pan-India. With this, cashless transactions are expected to get a further boost.
RBI issues master circular on transfer of NPAs, securitisation of standard assets
The RBI has effected major changes to the norms governing the transfer of bad loans and standard assets by lenders to bring in transparency in the process and to improve liquidity in the system, besides corporate governance.
  • It has made it mandatory for lenders to put in place a comprehensive board-approved policy for transfer and acquisition of loan exposures under these guidelines.
  • As per the Master Circular, loan transfers should result in transfer of economic interest without being accompanied by any change in underlying terms and conditions of the loan contract usually.
  • These guidelines must lay down the minimum quantitative and qualitative standards relating to due diligence, valuation, requisite IT systems for capture, storage and management of data, risk management and periodic board-level oversight.
  • As per the new rules a transferor cannot re-acquire a loan exposure, either fully or partially, that had been transferred by the entity previously, except as a part of a resolution plan under the Reserve Bank of India (Prudential Framework for Resolution of Stressed Assets) Directions, 2019.

BUSINESS & ECONOMY

Kerala CM launches Startup Mission's Digital Hub in Kochi
Kerala Chief Minister inaugurated a new 'Digital Hub' at Technology Innovation Zone in Kochi by the Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM).
  • The hub is envisaged to be a destination for designing and prototyping. The 4 lakh sq. ft. campus including the already functioning Integrated Startup Complex can support 365 start-ups, the state's CM Pinarayi Vijayan claimed.
  • With this, the Technology Innovation Zone has become "one of the largest Startup spaces in South Asia," Vijayan said.

SPORTS

Lewis Hamilton wins 2021 Russian Grand Prix 
Lewis Hamilton has won the F1 Russian Grand Prix 2021. This is his 100th Grand Prix win. It was Hamilton’s fifth win of the season and his first since the British Grand Prix in July.
  • Max Verstappen came second while Carlos Sainz Jr. came third in the Russian Grand Prix 2021.
Rohit Sharma becomes first cricketer in IPL history to score 1,000 runs against 1 team
Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma became the first batter to score 1000 runs against one team in the IPL when he crossed 18 in the match against the Kolkata Knight Riders. He reached the landmark with a boundary to fine leg off Varun Chakravarthy.
  • Rohit now has 1015 runs against KKR at an average of 46.13 and strike rate of 132.16, including six fifties and one hundred. He was caught for 33 off Sunil Narine.
  • David Warner, with 943 runs against Punjab Kings, is second on the list.

APPOINTMENTS

CAG Murmu becomes external auditor of International Atomic Energy Agency
India's Comptroller and Auditor General G C Murmu was selected as the external auditor of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), a prestigious institution that promotes peaceful use of nuclear energy.
  • Murmu assumed office as the Comptroller and Auditor General of India on August 8 last year. Before assuming the charge, he served as the first Lt Governor of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
  • Murmu also served in various capacities in the Government of India, such as secretary of the department of expenditure, special and additional secretary in the department of financial services and department of revenue.
Mastercard names world chess champion Magnus Carlsen global brand ambassador
Mastercard names world chess champion Magnus Carlsen global brand ambassador and announces partnership with Meltwater Champions Chess Tour as part of its Priceless Experiences launch for chess enthusiasts.
  • Carlsen is a natural fit to join the company’s all-star lineup of ambassadors, which includes Lionel Messi, Naomi Osaka, Crystal Dunn and Dan Carter.

AWARDS

Naga Cucumber from Nagaland gets GI tag
Nagaland's "sweet cucumber" was awarded a geographical identification (GI) tag as an agricultural product under provisions of The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999.
  • Naga cucumber is recognised for its sweetness and unique green colour. It is rich in potassium and has low calories.
  • The cucumber is not the first product from the small state to receive a vaunted GI tag. Both the regional variants of tree tomato (tamarillo) and the famed Naga king chilli are also GI tagged.

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

India signs pact for joint development of small satellite for Bhutan
The Ministry of Information and Communications (MoIC) and Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) signed Implementing Arrangement (IA) to jointly develop a small satellite for Bhutan. 
  • Following the agreement, the DITT and ISRO will develop a joint satellite to be launched sometime towards the end of this year.
  • This is in line with the MoU signed on November 19 last year between the two countries on Collaboration in Peaceful Uses of Outer Space.

IMPORTANT DAYS

World Environmental Health Day
Since 2011, September 26 is observed annually as World Environmental Health Day across the globe.
  • The day is important in the current situation as most parts of the world continue to recover from the ongoing coronavirus pandemic situation.
  • The theme for this year is ‘Prioritising Environmental Health for healthier communities in the global recovery’
World Rivers Day
Every year on the fourth Sunday of September, World River Day is observed to raise awareness regarding water bodies and to promote their conservation. This year, it falls on September 26.
  • This year's theme is 'waterways in our communities,' with a specific emphasis on the need to conserve and repair urban waterways, which are frequently under stress.
World Tourism Day
World Tourism Day is celebrated every year on September 27.
  • The day is observed to raise awareness about the importance of tourism and its effect on social, cultural, political and economic values globally.
International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons
International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons is observed on September 26. The aim of this day is to address one of humanity’s most difficult challenges: peace.
  • The day provides an occasion for the world community to reaffirm its commitment to global nuclear disarmament as a priority.

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Monday, September 27, 2021

GA Revision for Banking and Other Exams – 1009

  1. Which country in-a-first has granted a patent to DABUS, an artificial intelligence system?
    A) South Africa
    B) Brazil
    C) Belgium
    D) Canada



  2. The book ‘Believe – What Life and Cricket Taught Me’ is autobiography of which person?
    A) Virat Kohli
    B) MS Dhoni
    C) Suresh Raina
    D) Rohit Sharma



  3. ______ is the rate charged to a merchant for payment processing services on debit / credit card transactions?
    A) MDR
    B) FDR
    C) NDR
    D) ADR



  4. Typhoon In-fa disrupted the life in which country?
    A) Canada
    B) Netherlands
    C) China
    D) Denmark



  5. Which state government has appointed Team India’s hockey player Vandana Katariya as the brand ambassador of the state’s Department of Women Empowerment and Child Development?
    A) Uttar Pradesh
    B) Uttarakhand
    C) Assam
    D) Haryana



  6. Which state government will present its own versions of the Bharat Ratna and the Padma awards from next year?
    A) Assam
    B) Madhya Pradesh
    C) Uttar Pradesh
    D) Haryana



  7. Where is the headquarters of PFRDA?
    A) Mumbai
    B) Hyderabad
    C) Kolkata
    D) New Delhi



  8. Which company along with US multinational GE joined hands (separately) with India’s Science and Technology Research Board (SERB) to conduct fundamental research in the areas of the companies’ interest?
    A) Intel
    B) Oracle
    C) Cisco
    D) Microsoft



  9. Who is the author of the book titled “The Year That Wasn’t – The Diary of a 14-Year-Old”?
    A) Kirti Sachdeva
    B) Srishti Gaba
    C) Brisha Jain
    D) Shruti Joshi



  10. What is the currency of Tunisia?
    A) Krone
    B) Dollar
    C) Zloty
    D) Dinar



  11. Who has been re-elected as Chairman-of the industry association Cellular Operators’ Association of India (COAI)?
    A) Pramod Mittal
    B) Ajai Puri
    C) Rakesh Asthana
    D) Somen Banerjee



  12. Where is National Institute of Bank Management (NIBM) situated?
    A) Noida
    B) Nashik
    C) Pune
    D) New Delhi



  13. When is World Mangrove Day celebrated?
    A) July 27
    B) July 20
    C) July 18
    D) July 26



  14. Who is the current Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu?
    A) Pinarayi Vijayan
    B) Pramod Sawant
    C) M.K. Stalin
    D) Banwarilal Purohit



  15. What is India’s rank in World Giving Index 2021?
    A) 15th
    B) 11th
    C) 14th
    D) 12th



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