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30 SEPTEMBER 2021 CURRENT AFFAIRS MCQs

Total Questions : 20 | Page 1 of 2 pages
Question 1. In 2021, how many scientists have been felicitated with the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize?
  1.    11
  2.    34
  3.    93
  4.    50
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> 11

In 2021, 11 scientists have been felicitated with the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize, announced on September 26, 2021, during the 80th foundation day of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).


Question 2. The Reserve bank of India has set the limit for Ways and Means Advances (WMA) for the second half of the financial year 2021-22 to what amount?
  1.    Rs. 50,000 crore
  2.    Rs. 70,000 crore
  3.    Rs. 60,000 crore
  4.    Rs. 40,000 crore
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Rs. 50,000 crore

The Reserve bank of India has set the limit for Ways and Means Advances (WMA) for the second half of the financial year 2021-22 i.e October 2021 to March 2022 at Rs. 50,000 crore.


Question 3. International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste is celebrated on which date?
  1.    September 28
  2.    September 23
  3.    September 29
  4.    September 30
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> September 29

International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste is celebrated on September 29 to promote and implement global efforts to resolve the issue of food wastage.


Question 4. Who was re-elected Chairman of Press Trust of India (PTI), the country's largest premier news agency?
  1.    Krishan Singh
  2.    Aveek Sarkar
  3.    Harish Patel
  4.    Harjeet Khurranna
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Aveek Sarkar

Aveek Sarkar, the Editor Emeritus and Vice Chairman of the Ananda Bazar Group of Publications, was re-elected Chairman of Press Trust of India (PTI), the country's largest premier news agency.


Question 5. Which country has clinched the 2021 Ryder Cup?
  1.    Netherlands
  2.    USA
  3.    Japan
  4.    Australia
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> USA

The United States has clinched the 2021 Ryder Cup after rookie Collin Morikawa secured the final half-point to get to a 19-9 victory.


Question 6. The government has aimed to make India's share of renewable strength to what amount in major ports through solar and wind power?
  1.    70%
  2.    60%
  3.    50%
  4.    45%
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> 60%

According to Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonwal, the government has aimed to make India's share of renewable strength to 60% in Major ports through solar and wind power.


Question 7. Which state inaugurated the first Palmetum of the nation?
  1.    Uttarakhand
  2.    Jharkhand
  3.    Bihar
  4.    Haryana
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Uttarakhand

The Uttarakhand Forest Department inaugurated the first Palmetum of the nation.


Question 8. Udyam Registration has stood how many MSME registrations till now?
  1.    40 lakh
  2.    50 lakh
  3.    34 lakh
  4.    20 lakh
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> 50 lakh

New online system of MSME/Udyam Registration launched by Union MSME Ministry, w.e.f. 1st July 2020, has stood the test of Time and Technology as more than 50 lakh MSMEs have successfully registered themselves by now.


Question 9. Scientists have unearthed the remains of an ancient Koala Hunting Eagle near a barren, dry lake in which country?
  1.    Denmark
  2.    Australia
  3.    Jordan
  4.    Argentina
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Australia

Scientists have unearthed the remains of an ancient Koala Hunting Eagle near a barren, dry lake in Southern Australia.


Question 10. Which edition of the PRAGATI meeting involving Centre and State governments?
  1.    38th
  2.    35th
  3.    12th
  4.    36th
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> 38th

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today moderated the 38th PRAGATI meeting involving Centre and State governments.


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