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1 .

When is World Statistics Day?

October 19th

October 20th

October 21st

October 22nd

Correct Answer : Option (B) - October 20th

Note :

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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Published On : October 20, 2021

2 .

When International Chefs Day is observed?

20th October

21st October

22nd October

23rd October

Correct Answer : Option (A) - 20th October

Note :

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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Published On : October 20, 2021

3 .

When World Osteoporosis Day is observed?

19th October

20th October

21st October

22nd October

Correct Answer : Option (B) - 20th October

Note :

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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Published On : October 20, 2021

4 .

What is the theme of World Osteoporosis Day in 2021?

Care Your Bones

Check Your Bones

Make Bone Strength

Serve Up Bone Strength

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Serve Up Bone Strength

Note : The theme 2021 for World Osteoporosis Day is ‘Serve Up Bone Strength’.

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Published On : October 20, 2021

5 .

When is Valmiki Jayanti 2021?

October 18th

October 19th

October 20th

October 21st

Correct Answer : Option (C) - October 20th

Note : Valmiki Jayanti is a Hindu festival that is celebrated on the birth anniversary of Maharishi Valmiki, who penned the famous Hindu epic Ramayana. It shall be observed on Wednesday, 20 October, in 2021.

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Published On : October 20, 2021

6 .

Which country hosted Moscow Format dialogue on Afghanistan?

India

Russia

Pakistan

Uzbekistan

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Russia

Note :

Russia hosted the third meeting Moscow Format Meeting on Afghanistan with Taliban representatives on October 20, 2021.. India will be represented at joint-secretary level at the meeting.

Russian foreign ministry on Tuesday said : “It is expected that the event will be attended by representatives from 10 countries of the region, as well as a delegation of the Taliban Movement representing Afghanistan.”

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will address the participants. An invitation was sent to India to participate in the consultations, which would be attended by Joint Secretary PAI (Pakistan-Afghanistan-Iran Division), Mr JP Singh and Joint Secretary Eurasia, Adarsh Swaika. The Taliban government’s deputy prime minister Adbul Salam Hanafi would also be participating.

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Published On : October 20, 2021

7 .

Gita Gopinath is set to leave IMF and return to teach in which university?

Harvard

Oxford

Stanford

None of the above

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Harvard

Note : Gita Gopinath, the first-ever woman chief economist of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is set to leave her post in January 2022 and return to Harvard University as planned. This was announced by IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on October 19, 2021.

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Published On : October 20, 2021

8 .

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal inaugurated a 250mm Seer Water supply scheme in which state/ UT?

Gujarat

Rajasthan

Himachal Pradesh

Jammu and Kashmir

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Jammu and Kashmir

Note : The union minister inaugurated 250mm Seer Water supply scheme during in Kashmir during his two-day visit. The project is expected to benefit around 10000 people and will be completed within three months under the ambit of Jal Jeevan Mission.

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Published On : October 20, 2021

9 .

Which country's President has declared a state of emergency over drug violence?

Mexico

Colombia

Venezuela

Ecuador

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Ecuador

Note : The President of Ecuador, Guillermo Lasso on October 18, 2021, declared a state of emergency with the rising numbers of drug-related violence in the country. The President has ordered the mobilization of military and police on the streets to curb the problem.

The President of Ecuador in a broadcast speech said, “Starting immediately, our Armed Forces and Police will be felt with force in the streets because we are decreeing a state of emergency throughout the national territory.”

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Published On : October 20, 2021

10 .

Ferozepur biomass power plant, which generated power with paddy stubble, is located in which state?

Assam

Haryana

Punjab

Uttar Pradesh

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Punjab

Note : A biomass power plant in Ferozepur in Punjab is generating electricity using paddy stubble amid increasing concerns over air pollution due to stubble burning by farmers in the state.

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Published On : October 20, 2021

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