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A)
Kannur
B)
Calicut
C)
Thiruvananthapuram
D)
Cochin

Correct Answer :   Thiruvananthapuram


The Adani Group formally took over the operation, management and development control of the international airport in Thiruvananthapuram on October 14, 2021. Thiruvananthapuram International Airport is the first of four international airports in Kerala.

Published On : October 18, 2021
A)
2
B)
3
C)
4
D)
5

Correct Answer :   3


The Chinese space agency has launched Shenzhou-13 crewed mission, the country’s first long-duration stay aboard. The three-person crew are expected to spend six-months in space, to set up new record for the time spent in space by Chinese astronauts.

Published On : October 18, 2021
A)
UNDP
B)
UNICEF
C)
UNESCO
D)
UN-Women

Correct Answer :   UNDP


NITI Aayog and UNDP India have collaborated to launch a handbook titled ‘NITI Aayog-UNDP Handbook on Sustainable Urban Plastic Waste Management’, to promote sustainable management of plastic waste in the country.
 

Published On : October 18, 2021
A)
Gujarat
B)
Rajasthan
C)
Assam
D)
Punjab

Correct Answer :   Punjab


The Chief Minister of Punjab Charanjit Singh Channi on October 17, 2021, launched the ‘Mera Ghar Mere Naam’ Scheme. It will give ownership rights to the people living in houses within the ‘lal lakir’ of villages and cities.
 
Lal Lakir’ refers to the land which is part of the village habitation and is used for non-agriculture purposes only.

Published On : October 18, 2021
A)
Gujarat
B)
Delhi
C)
Uttar Pradesh
D)
Tamil Nadu

Correct Answer :   Uttar Pradesh


The Govt of UP (Uttar Pradesh) has financed the highest number of units in the country under the Prime Minister Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP).

Published On : October 18, 2021
A)
Kerala
B)
Karnataka
C)
Madhya Pradesh
D)
Uttar Pradesh

Correct Answer :   Uttar Pradesh


Kushinagar International Airport will be the third international airport in Uttar Pradesh after Lucknow and Varanasi. The airport will be inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi on October 20, 2021. Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa will also attend the event.

Published On : October 18, 2021
A)
PayPal
B)
SBI
C)
RBI
D)
Axis Bank

Correct Answer :   PayPal


PayPal has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) in order to launch the India Digital Trade Facilitation Forum (IDTFF) for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

Published On : October 18, 2021
A)
First Thursday of October
B)
Second Thursday of October
C)
Third Thursday of October
D)
Fourth Thursday of October

Correct Answer :   Second Thursday of October


Every year, World Sight Day is observed on the second (2nd) Thursday of October month. the main purpose of this day is to draw attention to blindness and vision impairment.
 
* In 2021, the World Sight Day has been observed on 14th October 2021.
* it aims to bring global attention to impairment and blindness.
* The Theme 2021 for World Sight Day is ‘Love Your Eyes’.

Published On : October 17, 2021
A)
Vision First
B)
Love your eyes
C)
Hope on Sight
D)
Eye Care Everywhere

Correct Answer :   Love your eyes


World Sight Day 2021 Theme : “Love your eyes

Published On : October 17, 2021
A)
15th October
B)
16th October
C)
17th October
D)
18th October

Correct Answer :   17th October


Every year, International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is observed on 17th October across the world. the main purpose of this day is to raise awareness about the struggles of people living in poverty.
 
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 2021 Theme :  The theme 2021 for International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 2021 is “Building Forward Together: Ending Persistent Poverty, Respecting all People and our Planet”.
 
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 2021 History : 
* In 1987, The first International Day for the Eradication of Poverty was held in Paris, France.
* The General Assembly designated 17 October as the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty on 22nd December 1992.

Published On : October 17, 2021