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1 .

Which country has topped the Global Innovation Index 2021?

Japan

Norway

Germany

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

2 .

The Global Innovation Index is released annually by which organisation?

World Economic Forum (WEF)

International Monetary Fund (IMF)

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

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

3 .

When will Prime Minister Narendra Modi hold bilateral meeting with US President Joe Biden?

September 24, 2021

September 25, 2021

September 26, 2021

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

4 .

Who won Outstanding Actor- Drama award at Emmy 2021 Awards?

Evan Peters

Jason Sudeikis

Josh O'Connor

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

5 .

Which TV series won Emmy 2021 award in the Outstanding Drama Series category?

Money Heist

The Crown

Mare of Easttown

The Queenâ€™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

6 .

In which city BHEL launched India's 1st high Ash Coal to Methanol conversion plant?

Delhi

Mumbai

Bengaluru

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

7 .

Who has been appointed as the new 16th Chief Minister of Punjab post the resignation of Amarinder Singh?

Parkash Singh Badal

Harcharan Singh Brar

Charanjit Singh Channi

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

8 .

Sirarakhong chilly and Tamenglong Orange are the newly Geographical Index (GI) tagged products of which state?

Manipur

Kerala

Tamil Nadu

Andhra Pradesh

Correct Answer : Manipur

September 17, brought good news for Manipur as the State’s Tamenglong Orange & Sirarakhong Hathei Chili were granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. The GI tag not only will help popularise the agricultural produce but also aid export and farmer’s income.

Manipur’s Chief Minister, N.Biren Singh shared the news on his social media accounts. He said that the historic milestone in the history of Manipur will increase the income of the farmers immensely.

Published On : September 20, 2021

9 .

Which country has become the first to begin mass vaccination of toddlers?

Spain

Cuba

Japan

South Korea

Correct Answer : Cuba

Cuba has become the first country in the world to begin the mass vaccination of children as young as 2 years old against COVID-19 with its homegrown vaccines. While the vaccination is not mandatory, parents have been lining up at clinics and hospitals and makeshift vaccination centres to get a shot for their children.

Published On : September 20, 2021

10 .

Which city has banned unvaccinated citizens from using public transport?

Assam

Mumbai

New Delhi

Ahmedabad

Correct Answer : Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) in Gujarat on September 17, 2021, issued an order stating that the citizens who have not taken any of the two Coronavirus vaccine doses will not be allowed to enter into the public transport or civic building in Ahmedabad starting from September 20, 2021.

Published On : September 20, 2021