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3 SEPTEMBER 2021 CURRENT AFFAIRS MCQs

Total Questions : 20 | Page 1 of 2 pages
Question 1. Which country hosted the 8th Meeting of Agriculture Experts of Bay of BIMSTEC Countries?
  1.    India
  2.    Nepal
  3.    Sri Lanka
  4.    Bhutan
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> India

India hosted the 8th Meeting of Agriculture Experts of Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Countries through video conferencing.


Question 2. Who has been conferred the prestigious AANS International Lifetime Achievement Award 2021?
  1.    Dr. Deepak Chopra
  2.    Dr. A. G. K. Gokhale
  3.    Dr. Basant Kumar Misra
  4.    Dr. Devi Shetty
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Dr. Basant Kumar Misra

Odisha-born neurosurgeon Dr Basant Kumar Misra has been conferred the prestigious American Association of Neurological Surgeons' 'International Lifetime Achievement Award in Neurosurgery'.


Question 3. Which country will host UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in 2021?
  1.    Beijing
  2.    Glasgow
  3.    Manilla
  4.    New York
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Glasgow

The UK will host the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow from 31 October to 12 November 2021.


Question 4. Which one of the following companies has roped in Tokyo Olympic Silver-medalist Mirabai Chanu for its "Stay in Play" campaign?
  1.    Nike
  2.    Puma
  3.    Adidas
  4.    Reebok
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Adidas

Adidas has roped in Tokyo Olympic Silver-medalist Mirabai Chanu for its "Stay in Play" campaign for its latest product innovation designed to keep more menstruating women in sports.


Question 5. BharatPe has partnered with which bank to launch its point of sale (PoS) business 'BharatSwipe'?
  1.    Punjab National Bank
  2.    Axis Bank
  3.    HDFC Bank
  4.    HDFC Bank
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Axis Bank

Axis Bank has partnered with BharatPe for the point of sale (PoS) business of BharatPe named BharatSwipe.


Question 6. The Y-Break is a 5-min yoga protocol application with a focus on working professionals, launched by which ministry?
  1.    Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
  2.    Ministry of AYUSH
  3.    Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
  4.    Ministry of Women and Child Development
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Ministry of AYUSH

The Union AYUSH Minister Shri Sarbananda Sonowal launched the 'Y Break' mobile application in New Delhi.


Question 7. Biological E vaccine has received DGCI approval to conduct phase 2/3 trials on children. What is the name of its COVID vaccine candidate?
  1.    J&J
  2.    Corbevax
  3.    GSK
  4.    Novavax
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Corbevax

Hyderabad-based Biological E Limited got approval from the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) to conduct Phase 2 & 3 clinical trials for its COVID-19 vaccine Corbevax on children aged between 5 and 18 years of age with certain conditions.


Question 8. What is the projected GDP growth forecast for India as per Morgan Stanley in FY22 (2021-22)?
  1.    12.5%
  2.    11.5%
  3.    9.5%
  4.    10.5%
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> 10.5%

America based Investment Bank, Morgan Stanley has maintained the GDP growth forecast of India at 10.5 percent for the financial year 2021-22 (FY2022).


Question 9. Which day is being observed as World Coconut Day globally?
  1.    September 03
  2.    September 02
  3.    September 06
  4.    September 01
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> September 02

World Coconut Day is observed on September 02 every year since 2009.


Question 10. What is the theme of World Coconut Day 2021?
  1.    Invest in Coconut to save the world Amid COVID-19 Pandemic & Beyond
  2.    Coconut For Family Wellness Amid COVID-19 Pandemic & Beyond
  3.    A Healthy Wealthy Life with Coconut Amid COVID-19 Pandemic & Beyond
  4.    Building a Safe Inclusive Resilient and Sustainable Coconut Community Amid COVID-19 Pandemic & Beyond
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> Building a Safe Inclusive Resilient and Sustainable Coconut Community Amid COVID-19 Pandemic & Beyond

The theme of World Coconut Day 2021 is 'Building a Safe Inclusive Resilient and Sustainable Coconut Community Amid COVID-19 Pandemic & Beyond'.


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