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10 OCTOBER 2021 CURRENT AFFAIRS MCQs

Total Questions : 18 | Page 1 of 2 pages
Question 1. India has signed an MoU with which country for academic collaboration in traditional medicine systems, with a focus on Ayurveda?
  1.    USA
  2.    United Kingdom
  3.    Norway
  4.    Croatia
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> Croatia

The Embassy of India at Zagreb, organised the first International Conference on Yoga and Ayurveda in Croatia with the support of the Ministry of AYUSH.


Question 2. What is the Sovereign rating of India as per the Fitch Ratings?
  1.    BBB-
  2.    BB-
  3.    BBB
  4.    BBB+
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> BBB-

The rating agency has retained India's sovereign rating at BBB- with a negative outlook.


Question 3. How many Gallantry, Meritorious Service awards were presented in the Investiture ceremony?
  1.    22
  2.    21
  3.    44
  4.    11
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> 21

In total, 21 awards were presented in Investiture.


Question 4. Which country has topped the Henley Passport Index 2021?
  1.    Australia and Japan
  2.    Japan and Singapore
  3.    United States and Germany
  4.    Germany and Sweden
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Japan and Singapore

Japan and Singapore share the top position in the latest index, with their passports holders allowed to travel visa-free to 192 countries.


Question 5. Which app has been launched by the government of India to provide all the detailed information about the Ports in the country?
  1.    PortScannerApp
  2.    Apps4Port
  3.    MartimePortApp
  4.    MyPortApp
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> MyPortApp

The Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shri Sarbanand Sonowal has launched a mobile application called MyPortApp, to promote transparency and easy access of port-related information.


Question 6. The World Migratory Bird Day falls on which day in October 2021?
  1.    October 10
  2.    October 07
  3.    October 08
  4.    October 09
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> October 09

Every year, World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) is officially celebrated twice a year since it started in 2006. In 2021 this day is observed on October 09.


Question 7. What is the theme of World Post Day in 2021?
  1.    For delivering the post to the Business and People
  2.    We Have Always Delivered
  3.    Innovate to recover
  4.    Innovation, Integration and Inclusion
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Innovate to recover

The theme of 2021 World Post Day is "Innovate to recover."


Question 8. What is the rank of India in the latest Henley Passport Index for 2021?
  1.    94
  2.    90
  3.    85
  4.    80
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> 90

India has been ranked at 90th position among 116 countries, on the Henley Passport Index, released for Q4 of 2021.


Question 9. As per the Fitch Ratings, the GDP growth rate of India in the financial year 2021-22 is projected at which percent?
  1.    8.7%
  2.    10.0%
  3.    9.0%
  4.    7.5%
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> 8.7%

The Fitch Ratings has revised downwards, India's economic growth projections to 8.7 percent in the current financial year 2021-22.


Question 10. Anshu Malik has won Silver Medal for India in which sports event?
  1.    Wrestling
  2.    Badminton
  3.    Shooting
  4.    Chess
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Wrestling

At the 2021 World Wrestling Championships, Indian wrestler Anshu Malik created history as she became the first Indian women finalist at the World Championship, and also the first female player from India to claim a silver medal.


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