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1 .
What is the theme of International Day of Peace 2021?
A)
Shaping Peace Together
B)
Climate Action for Peace
C)
Recovering Better for an Equitable and Sustainable World
D)
Right to Peace – The Universal Declaration of Human Rights at 70

Correct Answer :   Recovering Better for an Equitable and Sustainable World

The theme for the International Day of Peace 2021 is “Recovering Better for an Equitable and Sustainable World.”

Published On : September 21, 2021
2 .
The International Week of the Deaf (IWD) is being observed in which week of the month of September 2021?
A)
September 15 to 21
B)
September 17 to 23
C)
September 20 to 26
D)
September 25 to 30

Correct Answer :   September 20 to 26

Every year, the full week ending on the last Sunday of September is observed as the International Week of the Deaf (IWD). In 2021, IWD is being observed from September 20 to 26, 2021.

Published On : September 21, 2021
3 .
What is the theme of the International Week of the Deaf (IWD)?
A)
Equality for Deaf People
B)
Celebrating Thriving Deaf Communities
C)
Deaf People’s Cultural Achievements
D)
Reaffirming Deaf People’s Human Rights

Correct Answer :   Celebrating Thriving Deaf Communities

The theme of 2021 IWD is “Celebrating Thriving Deaf Communities”

Published On : September 21, 2021
4 .
Which country has topped the Global Innovation Index 2021?
A)
Japan
B)
Norway
C)
Germany
D)
Switzerland

Correct Answer :   Switzerland

World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has released the Global Innovation Index 2021. Switzerland, Sweden, the U.S., and the U.K. and Republic of Korea are ranked among the top 5 respectively.
 
The Global Innovation Index 2021 includes the innovation ecosystem performance of 132 economies and tracks the most recent global innovation trends.
 
India has been ranked at 46th place in the Global Innovation Index 2021  while Chinda and Pakisthan were ranked 12th and 99th positions.

Published On : September 21, 2021
5 .
The Global Innovation Index is released annually by which organisation?
A)
World Economic Forum (WEF)
B)
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
C)
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
D)
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

Correct Answer :   World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

The Global Innovation Index (GII) is an index that provides detailed metrics about the innovation performance of 131 countries and economies all over the world.
 
* The index was first released in 2007 and is released annually.
* It is published by INSEAD, Cornell University, and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), along with other institutions.
* The index uses 80 indicators that take into account a wide idea of innovation including education, political environment, business sophistication, and infrastructure.
* The index is based on both objective and subjective data compiled from various sources including the World Bank, the International  Telecommunication Union (ITU), and the International Monetary Fund.
* The GII has become an important reference for governments and businesses to measure a country’s performance on innovation.

Published On : September 21, 2021
6 .
When will Prime Minister Narendra Modi hold bilateral meeting with US President Joe Biden?
A)
September 24, 2021
B)
September 25, 2021
C)
September 26, 2021
D)
September 27, 2021

Correct Answer :   September 24, 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden will be holding a bilateral meeting on September 24, 2021, confirmed the White House. PM Modi will visit the US this week and participate in the first in-person Quad Leaders Summit and UN General Debate.

Published On : September 21, 2021
7 .
Who won Outstanding Actor- Drama award at Emmy 2021 Awards?
A)
Evan Peters
B)
Jason Sudeikis
C)
Josh O'Connor
D)
Tobias Menzies

Correct Answer :   Josh O'Connor

'The Crown' was named Outstanding Drama Series, while 'Ted Lasso' was named the Outstanding Comedy Series at the Emmy Awards 2021 held today. 'The Queen's Gambit' won the Outstanding Limited Series award. Jason Sudeikis won the Outstanding Actor (Comedy) award and Josh O'Connor was named the best actor (drama). Kate Winslet won the Outstanding Actress (Limited Series or Movie) award.

Published On : September 20, 2021
8 .
Which TV series won Emmy 2021 award in the Outstanding Drama Series category?
A)
Money Heist
B)
The Crown
C)
Mare of Easttown
D)
The Queen’s Gambit

Correct Answer :   The Crown

The Crown, with 11 nominations for Emmys, won big with a total of 7 awards including Outstanding Drama Series at Emmy 2021 Awards. Olivia Colman from The Crown won the Outstanding Actress- Drama Award while Kate Winslet won Outstanding Actress- Limited Series or Movie award for her role in the Limited Drama Series ‘Mare of Easttown’.

Published On : September 20, 2021
9 .
In which city BHEL launched India's 1st high Ash Coal to Methanol conversion plant?
A)
Delhi
B)
Mumbai
C)
Bengaluru
D)
Hyderabad

Correct Answer :   Hyderabad

India Has Developed An Indigenous Technology To Convert High Ash Coal To Methanol And Established Its First Pilot Plant By Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) In Hyderabad, An Official Statement Said On 17-09-2021.
 
"This technology will help the country move towards the adoption of clean technology and promote the use of methanol as a transportation fuel (blending with petrol), thus reducing crude oil imports," a Science and Technology Ministry statement said.
 
The broad process of converting coal into methanol consists of conversion of coal to synthesis (syngas) gas, its cleaning, conditioning, and conversion to methanol, and the methanol purification. Coal to methanol plants in most countries are operated with low ash coals. Handling of high ash and heat required to melt this high amount of ash is a challenge in the case of Indian coal, which generally has high ask content, the release said.

Published On : September 20, 2021
10 .
Who has been appointed as the new 16th Chief Minister of Punjab post the resignation of Amarinder Singh?
A)
Parkash Singh Badal
B)
Harcharan Singh Brar
C)
Charanjit Singh Channi
D)
Giani Gurmukh Singh Musafir

Correct Answer :   Charanjit Singh Channi

Amarinder Singh resigned, Charanjit Singh Channi has been appointed (20 September 2021) as the new chief minister of Punjab. The decision comes after a day of hectic talks between the Congress high command and state unit to finalise the new leader of the Punjab Congress Legislature Party (CLP).

Published On : September 20, 2021