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15 OCTOBER 2021 CURRENT AFFAIRS MCQs

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Question 1. Which country has topped the 58th Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index (RECAI) in 2021?
  1.    Germany
  2.    France
  3.    China
  4.    United States
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> United States

The United States has retained its top position on RECAI 58, followed by China at the second position.


Question 2. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has enhanced the climate financing goals 2019-2030 for developing member countries (DMCs). What is the new goal?
  1.    $120 billion
  2.    $80 billion
  3.    $150 billion
  4.    $100 billion
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> $100 billion

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced an increase in its climate financing goals 2019-2030 for developing member countries (DMCs) by $20 billion to $100 billion.


Question 3. What is the rank of India in the 2021 Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index (RECAI)?
  1.    3rd
  2.    2nd
  3.    4th
  4.    5th
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> 3rd

India has retained the third position in the 58th Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index (RECAI) released by the consultancy firm Ernst & Young (EY).


Question 4. The International E-Waste Day (IEWD) is celebrated globally every year on which date?
  1.    October 14
  2.    October 12
  3.    October 11
  4.    October 13
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> October 14

The International E-Waste Day (IEWD) is celebrated on 14 October every year since 2018, to promote the correct disposal of e-waste throughout the world to increase re-use, recovery and recycling rates.


Question 5. What is the theme of World Standards Day 2021?
  1.    Video standards create a global stage
  2.    Standards for sustainable development goals - shared vision for a better world
  3.    International Standards and the Fourth Industrial Revolution
  4.    Protecting the planet with standards
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Standards for sustainable development goals - shared vision for a better world

World Standards Day 2021 theme is "Standards for sustainable development goals - shared vision for a better world".


Question 6. Who has been appointed as the new Advisor to Prime Minister Narendra Modi?
  1.    Vinod Kumar Paul
  2.    Sanjay Shamrao Dhotre
  3.    Amit Khare
  4.    Rajesh Bhushan
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Amit Khare

Former Information & Broadcasting (I&B) and Higher Education Secretary, Amit Khare has been appointed as the new Advisor to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.


Question 7. The Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index (RECAI) is published by which entity?
  1.    Amnesty International
  2.    Ernst & Young (EY)
  3.    PwC
  4.    KPMG
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Ernst & Young (EY)

The Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index (RECAI) is released by the consultancy firm Ernst & Young (EY).


Question 8. What is the theme of the International E-Waste Day (IEWD) 2021?
  1.    Time of Recycle
  2.    Understand Your E-Waste
  3.    Education
  4.    Consumer is the key to Circular Economy!
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> Consumer is the key to Circular Economy!

The theme for 2021 IEWD is "Consumer is the key to Circular Economy!.


Question 9. How much amount has been approved by India as a Line of Credit (LoC) to Kyrgyzstan to support development projects in the country?
  1.    USD 300 million
  2.    USD 400 million
  3.    USD 100 million
  4.    USD 200 million
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> USD 200 million

India has approved to provide a USD 200 million Line of Credit (LoC) support to Kyrgyzstan for development projects in the country.


Question 10. The International Standards Day is marked every year on which date worldwide?
  1.    October 14
  2.    October 11
  3.    October 12
  4.    October 13
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> October 14

The World Standards Day (WSD) (also known as International Standards Day) is celebrated globally on 14 October annually.


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