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1 .

Which country has topped the Global Food Security Index (GFSI) 2021?

A)

US

B)

Ireland

C)

Australia

D)

Switzerland

Correct Answer : Ireland

The Global Food Security Index (GFSI) 2021 ranked India at 71st position out of 113 countries with a score of 57.2 points. India fared better than Pakistan (75th), Sri Lanka (77th), Nepal (79th), and Bangladesh (84th) however it lagged way behind China (34th). The GFS Index 2021 is a global report that was released on October 19, 2021, by The Economist Impact and Corteva Agriscience.

Ireland 84.0(1st), Australia (2nd), the UK (3rd), Finland (4th), Switzerland (5th), the Netherlands (6th), Canada (7th), Japan (8th), France (9th), and the US (9th) took the top ranks with scores between 84 to 79.1 points. France and the US shared the same rank with the same scores of 79.1 points.

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2 .

The International Conference and Exhibition on Digital technologies "Future Tech 2021" has been organised by which body?

A)

NPCI

B)

FICCI

C)

NASSCOM

D)

Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)

Correct Answer : Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has organised an International Conference and Exhibition on Digital technologies, “Future Tech 2021 - a Journey of digital transformation to technology adoption and acceleration” from October 19 to 27, 2021.

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3 .

The Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) has launched the enhanced 'Air Quality Early Warning System' (AQEWS) for Delhi-NCR region. IITM is an autonomous institution in which city?

A)

Pune

B)

Lucknow

C)

New Delhi

D)

Hyderabad

Correct Answer : Pune

The Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune has developed a new ‘Decision Support System’ (DSS) and enhanced the existing ‘Air Quality Early Warning System’ (AQEWS) for Delhi-NCR region, to have better air-quality management in the region. IITM Pune is an autonomous institute under the Ministry of Earth Sciences.

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4 .

NABSanrakshan is a wholly owned subsidiary of which organisation?

A)

RBI

B)

SEBI

C)

SIDBI

D)

NABARD

Correct Answer : NABARD

The fund has been launched under the trusteeship of NABSanrakshan Trustee Pvt Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of NABARD.

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5 .

Which of the following player has won the 2021 BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament in men's single event?

A)

Filip Polasek

B)

Andrey Rublev

C)

Cameron Norrie

D)

Nikoloz Basilashvili

Correct Answer : Cameron Norrie

Cameron Norrie (United Kingdom) made history on Sunday(17-10-2021) night at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, defeating Georgian Nikoloz Basilashvili, 3-6, 6-4, 6-1, in the men’s singles final to become the first British player to win a title of any kind at the BNP Paribas Open.

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6 .

What is the rank of India in the Global Food Security (GFS) Index 2021?

A)

53

B)

65

C)

71

D)

87

Correct Answer : 71

India has achieved 71st position in the Global Food Security (GFS) Index 2021 from among a list of 113 countries. The GFS Index is designed and constructed by London-based Economist Impact and is sponsored by Corteva Agriscience.

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7 .

In which state, the Kushinagar International Airport has been inaugurated?

A)

Goa

B)

Bihar

C)

Kerala

D)

Uttar Pradesh

Correct Answer : Uttar Pradesh

On 20th October 2021, PM Narendra Modi has inaugurated the Kushinagar International Airport in Uttar Pradesh. The Airport Authority of India (AAI) has built this airport with an estimated cost of Rs. 260 crore. Kushinagar International Airport has the longest runway in Uttar Pradesh.

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8 .

When is World Statistics Day?

A)

October 19th

B)

October 20th

C)

October 21st

D)

October 22nd

Correct Answer : October 20th

World Statistics Day : Statistics Day is observed all over the world on October 20 every five years. World Statistics Day highlights the achievements of the Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics. World Statistics Day was created by the United Nations Statistics Commission and was marked in the year 2010.

The international campaign on Statistics Day is coordinated by the Statistics Division of the Department of Economic Affairs of the United Nations. National Statistical Offices around the world work as the national coordinators. They also translate the promotional materials into the common languages and organize events and outreach.

The third World Statistics Day was observed on October 20, 2020, and the United Nations will now observe the fourth World Statistics Day on October 20, 2025.

World Statistics Day History : The United Nations Statistical Commission, at its 41st session in February 2010, proposed celebrating October 20, 2010, as World Statistics Day.

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9 .

When International Chefs Day is observed?

A)

20th October

B)

21st October

C)

22nd October

D)

23rd October

Correct Answer : 20th October

International Chefs Day is observed every year on 20th October. The day aims to celebrate and honour the noble profession and educate people around the world about eating healthy. It is also the day for experienced chefs to pass on their knowledge and culinary skills to the next generation with a sense of pride and commitment.

The theme of the International Chefs Day 2021 campaign is "Healthy Food for the Future". International Chefs Day was created by Dr Bill Gallagher, a renowned chef and the former president of the World Association of Chefs Societies (World Chefs), in 2004.

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10 .

When World Osteoporosis Day is observed?

A)

19th October

B)

20th October

C)

21st October

D)

22nd October

Correct Answer : 20th October

World Osteoporosis Day (WOD) is observed every year on 20th October across the world dedicated to create global awareness for prevention, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis.

* WOD aims to make osteoporosis and fracture prevention a global health priority by reaching out to health professionals, policy makers and public at large.

* In 2019, for this day, campaign features a headline “THAT’S OSTEOPOROSIS” emphasizing the direct link between osteoporosis and broken bones which have serious consequences in the form of pain, disability, lost independence and inability to carry out tasks of everyday life.

* Osteoporosis is characterized by deterioration of bone tissue. The bones become brittle and weak which further increases the risk of fractures especially in the spine, hip and wrist. Women are at greater risk of osteoporosis than men especially after the age of 50.

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