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September - 2021 Current Affairs
A)
16 September
B)
17 September
C)
18 September
D)
19 September

Correct Answer : Option (C) - 18 September


International Equal Pay Day is celebrated on 18 September. The inaugural edition of the day was observed in the year 2020. The day aims to achieve equal pay for work of equal value and break the walls against all forms of discrimination, including discrimination against women and girls.
 
History of the day: The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution to observe September 18 as International Equal Pay Day, on November 15, 2019, which was introduced by the Equal Pay International Coalition (EPIC). The resolution was co-sponsored by a total of 105 member states. As well as recognising the contribution of workers’ and employers’ organizations, and businesses, the resolution also acknowledged the work and contribution of EPIC to achieving equal pay.

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A)
15 September
B)
16 September
C)
17 September
D)
18 September

Correct Answer : Option (D) - 18 September


The World Water Monitoring Day is observed every year on September 18 since 2003 to increase public awareness and involvement in water monitoring and protecting water resources around the world.

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A)
Byju’s
B)
Amazon
C)
Google India
D)
Facebook India

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Byju’s


Government think tank NITI Aayog has entered into partnered with edtech major Byju’s, to provide free access to Byju’s high-quality and tech-driven learning programmes to children from 112 Aspirational districts of the country.

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A)
Piyush Goyal
B)
Nitin Gadkari
C)
Nirmala Sitharaman
D)
Dr S Jaishankar

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Dr S Jaishankar


The Indian delegation was led by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, who participated in the meeting via video-link and at Dushanbe, India was represented by External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar will represent India at the 21st Meeting of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of State in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.
 
The meeting which is happening in Hybrid format is on Sept 17, 2021 and is going to be chaired by the President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon.

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A)
Anita Sharma
B)
Alka Nangia Arora
C)
Narayan Tatu Rane
D)
Bhanu Pratap Singh Verma

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Alka Nangia Arora


Alka Nangia Arora has been appointed as the Chairman cum Managing Director (CMD) of the National Small Industries Corporation Ltd. (NSIC).

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A)
First Saturday in September
B)
Second Saturday in September
C)
Third Saturday in September
D)
Fourth Saturday in September

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Third Saturday in September


The International Coastal Cleanup Day is traditionally held on the third Saturday in September. In 2021, the day is being held on 18 September. The theme of International Coastal Clean-Up Day 2021: “Keep trash in the bin and not in the ocean”. Coastal Cleanup Day was established by the Ocean Conservancy, an organization that works to help protect the ocean from the challenges it faces every year.
 
History of the day: The first International Coastal Cleanup Day was observed in 1986. The day aims to increase public awareness about the accumulation and negative impacts of litter in oceans, on coastlines and on beaches.

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A)
Time for Nature
B)
Marine Animal: The Pelican
C)
Keep trash in the bin and not in the ocean
D)
Achieving a trash-free Coastline

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Keep trash in the bin and not in the ocean


The theme of International Coastal Clean-Up Day 2021: “Keep trash in the bin and not in the ocean”.

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A)
Nepal
B)
Maldives
C)
Sri Lanka
D)
Bangladesh

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Nepal


Almost two months after Sher Bahadur Deuba swore as Nepal's new Prime Minister, the political and defence ties between the two countries are taking a new height. In the recent development, the Indian Army on Saturday informed that the 15th edition of India- Nepal Joint Military Training Exercise "Surya Kiran" would commence from September 20 at Pithoragarh. According to the statement released by the Indian Army, the exercise aims to share experiences gained during the conduct of various counter-insurgency operations by both countries. "15th Edition of India-Nepal Joint Military Training Exercise Surya Kiran is commencing from September 20, 2021, at Pithoragarh in Uttarakhand," said the Additional Directorate General of Public Information, Army.
 
Further, the Ministry of Defence said that an Infantry Battalion from Indian Army and an equivalent strength from Nepali Army would be sharing their experiences gained during the conduct of various counter-insurgency operations over a prolonged period in their respective countries. As part of the exercise, both the Armies would familiarise themselves with each other's weapons, equipment, tactics, techniques and procedures of operating in a counter-insurgency environment in mountainous terrain. Also, there would be a series of Expert Academic Discussions on various subjects such as Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief, High Altitude Warfare, Jungle Warfare etc., added the statement released on September 18.

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A)
Beirut
B)
Dushanbe
C)
Bishkek
D)
Ashgabat

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Dushanbe


The 21st Meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of State was held in hybrid format on September 17, 2021 in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. The meeting was held under the Chairmanship of President of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon.

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A)
15 September
B)
16 September
C)
17 September
D)
18 September

Correct Answer : Option (D) - 18 September


World Bamboo Day is observed every year on 18 September to raise awareness of the benefits of bamboo and to promote its use in everyday products.
 
Every year, World Bamboo Day is celebrated with a specific theme. The day also focuses on the proper utilization of bamboo. As a responsible citizen, it is our duty to preserve the natural resources. Especially, when it is highly utilized for human good. The advantages of bamboo are emphasized on this day and people are motivated to use it in everyday commodities.
 
World Bamboo Organization (WBO) stresses on the importance of planting bamboo plants.
 
The World Bamboo Day 2021 is celebrated with the theme of ''#PlantBamboo, it is Time To Plant Bamboo''.
 
One must always remember the Japanese proverb: 'The bamboo that bends is stronger than the oak that resists."

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