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24 OCTOBER 2021 CURRENT AFFAIRS MCQs

Total Questions : 19 | Page 1 of 2 pages
Question 1. Mount Aso, which erupted recently, is located in which country?
  1.    Philippines
  2.    Japan
  3.    Malaysia
  4.    Indonesia
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Japan

Japan's Mount Aso volcano recently erupted, spewing a huge column of hot gas and ash over 3,500 metres into the sky.


Question 2. Which country has topped the World Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index 2021?
  1.    Denmark
  2.    Sweden
  3.    Greece
  4.    Norway
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Denmark

Denmark has topped the index, followed by Norway and Finland. Venezuela, RB is the least ranked country at 139th spot.


Question 3. Which institution has released the 2021 Production Gap Report?
  1.    FAO
  2.    NITI Aayog
  3.    UNEP
  4.    WEF
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> UNEP

The UN Environment Programme (UNEP), along with the leading research institutes released the 2021 Production Gap Report.


Question 4. Who is the author of the book titled "Veer Savarkar: The Man Who Could Have Prevented Partition"?
  1.    Uday Mahurkar
  2.    Jaideep Hardikar
  3.    Chirayu Pandit
  4.    Both A and B
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> Both A and B

Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh launched a book titled "Veer Savarkar: The Man Who Could Have Prevented Partition" recently. It has been authored by Uday Mahurkar and Chirayu Pandit.


Question 5. Who among the following are the members of the selection committee to appoint the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) director?
  1.    Leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
  2.    Prime Minister
  3.    Both A and B
  4.    Chief Justice of India
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Both A and B

The Prime Minister and Chief Justice of India are members of the selection committee to appoint the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) director.


Question 6. Saranjeet Singh, who has passed away was a sportsperson, representing which game?
  1.    Wrestling
  2.    Football
  3.    Cricket
  4.    Hockey
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> Hockey

Former Indian international hockey player Saranjeet Singh has passed away. He was 59.


Question 7. James Pattinson who has announced retirement from international cricket, represented which country?
  1.    New Zealand
  2.    Australia
  3.    England
  4.    West Indies
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Australia

Australian fast bowler James Pattinson has announced his retirement from international cricket.


Question 8. Which country received non-harmful Nano Nitrogen liquid fertilizer from India to boost cultivation?
  1.    Bhutan
  2.    Nepal
  3.    Sri Lanka
  4.    Bangladesh
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka has received the first consignment of 3.1 million litres high-quality non-harmful Nano Nitrogen liquid fertiliser from India.


Question 9. The 4th General Assembly of International Solar Alliance (ISA) has decided to achieve what amount of global investments in solar energy by 2030?
  1.    USD 1 trillion
  2.    USD 2 trillion
  3.    USD 1 billion
  4.    USD 5 billion
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> USD 1 trillion

The 4th General Assembly of multilateral body International Solar Alliance (ISA) concluded with the member nations promising to achieve USD 1 trillion global investments in solar energy by 2030.


Question 10. Kung Fu Nuns have won the Martial Arts Education Prize 2021. The award has been launched by which entity?
  1.    UNICEF
  2.    UNESCO
  3.    Green Peace
  4.    International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> UNESCO

The well-known Kung Fu Nuns of the Drukpa order of Buddhism has won the inaugural UNESCO's Martial Arts Education Prize 2021, for their brave and heroic acts of service and championing gender equality across the Himalayas.


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