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18 SEPTEMBER 2021 CURRENT AFFAIRS MCQs

Total Questions : 20 | Page 2 of 2 pages
Question 11. How many years of moratorium on statutory due have been announced by the government for the telecom sector, with effect from October 01, 2021?
  1.    3 years
  2.    5 years
  3.    4 years
  4.    2 years
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> 4 years

Four-year Moratorium on dues Moratorium has been announced on statutory dues of the telecom sector for four years.


Question 12. Australia has partnered with which countries to develop nuclear-powered submarines?
  1.    UK and US
  2.    France and Germany
  3.    UK and France
  4.    India and US
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> UK and US

Australia, UK and the US have announced a new trilateral security partnership with its first initiative to develop nuclear-powered submarines for Australia.


Question 13. Which organization has launched four amateurs on its first-ever Earth-circling trip?
  1.    SpaceX
  2.    Virgin Galactic
  3.    Lockheed Martin
  4.    Blue Origin
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> SpaceX

SpaceX has launched four amateurs on its first-ever private flight.


Question 14. India's first Euro-denominated Green bond has been issued by which company?
  1.    NLC India Limited
  2.    Mahindra Finance
  3.    NHPC Limited
  4.    Power Finance Corporation Ltd
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> Power Finance Corporation Ltd

The leading power sector NBFC, Power Finance Corporation Ltd has successfully issued its maiden Euro Green Bond.


Question 15. The report titled 'Reforms in Urban Planning Capacity in India' has been released by which organisation?
  1.    NITI Aayog
  2.    Ministry of External Affairs
  3.    TERI
  4.    NABARD
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> NITI Aayog

NITI Aayog has launched a report titled 'Reforms in Urban Planning Capacity in India' which presents measures to ramp up urban planning capacity in India.


Question 16. The World Patient Safety Day is observed on which date?
  1.    September 17
  2.    September 16
  3.    September 14
  4.    September 15
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> September 17

The World Patient Safety Day is observed on September 17 to create a global awareness for patient safety and urge people to show their commitment to making healthcare safer.


Question 17. Who is the head of the committee constituted by the Ministry of Defence for a comprehensive review of NCC?
  1.    MS Dhoni
  2.    Baijayant Panda
  3.    Anand Mahindra
  4.    Vasudha Kamat
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Baijayant Panda

Former Member of Parliament (MP) Shri Baijayant Panda will be the Chairperson of the Committee constituted by the Ministry of Defence for a comprehensive review of NCC.


Question 18. As per UK court ruling, whose will should remain secret for 90 years?
  1.    Prince Charles
  2.    Queen Elizabeth II
  3.    George VI
  4.    Prince Philip
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> Prince Philip

The UK High Court's senior judge ruled that late Prince Philip's will should remain secret to protect the "dignity" of Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's head of state.


Question 19. There are demands to commemorate which state's liberation day?
  1.    Gujarat
  2.    Andhra Pradesh
  3.    Karnataka
  4.    Telangana
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> Telangana

There is a call to observe Telangana Liberation Day by several parties, as it was on this day that the state got its liberation in 1948.


Question 20. What is the theme of 2021 World Patient Safety Day?
  1.    Patient Safety: A Global Health Priority
  2.    Safe maternal and newborn care
  3.    Everyone's Saftey; Global Health
  4.    Safe health workers, Safe patients
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Safe maternal and newborn care

The theme for 2021 WPSD is 'Safe maternal and newborn care'.


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