Current Affairs Q&A PDF - 1 September 2021

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Current Affairs Q&A PDF – 1 September 2021

NATIONAL AFFAIRS
1. Who inaugurated (in Aug’ 21) the 2 day long - ‘Ladakh Nomadic Festival’ in the Korzok Phu
region of Ladakh to promote tourism?
1) G. C. Murmu
2) Satya Pal Malik
3) Bhagat Singh Koshyari
4) Manoj Sinha
5) Radha Krishna Mathur
Answer- 5) Radha Krishna Mathur
Explanation:
Lt. Governor Radha Krishna Mathur inaugurated a 2 day ‘ Ladakh Nomadic Festival’ in the region of
Changthang at Korzok Phu, Ladakh. He admired the exquisite product – Pashmina, for which
Changthang people are known around the world.
i. LG also visited Korzyk monastery and geothermal project site at Puga.
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
2. As of 2020, a record high of 281 million people are living outside their country of citizenship as
per the ‘Uncertain Pathways: How gender shapes the experiences of children on the move’
report. Which organisation released the report?
1) UNICEF
2) UNESCO
3) WTO
4) WHO
5) OECD
Answer- 1) UNICEF
Explanation:
In accordance with the report titled ‘Uncertain Pathways: How gender shapes the experiences of
children on the move’ by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the number of persons living
outside their birth country or citizenship reached a record high of 281 million in 2020, representing
3.6% of the global population.
3. In August 2021, Indian Navy with INS Tabar conducted its 1st ever Maritime Partnership
Exercise in Mediterranean Sea with which country?
1) Morocco
2) Libya
3) Tunisia
4) Mali
5) Algeria
Answer- 5) Algeria
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Explanation:
The Indian Navy conducted the 1st Ever Maritime Partnership Exercise with the Algerian Navy in the
Mediterranean Sea on 29th August 2021, where INS Tabar represented India.
About Algeria:
Capital – Algiers
Currency – Algerian Dinar
4. In August 2021, ___________________ under its current Presidency of the UN Security Council
adopted a resolution on _______________.
1) India; Pakistan
2) Germany; Pakistan
3) Germany; Afghanistan
4) France; Afghanistan
5) India; Afghanistan
Answer- 5) India; Afghanistan
Explanation:
United Nations Security Council (UNSC), the 15-Nation body has adopted a strong resolution on
Afghanistan under India’s Presidency.
i.PM Narendra Modi also constituted a High-level group to monitor the situation in Afghanistan
BANKING AND FINANCE
5. Identify the Company that (in Aug’21) parallely received approval from RBI to operate as an
Account Aggregator and approval from IRDAI towards insurance ‘broking licence’.
1) PhonePe
2) Paytm
3) BharatPe
4) Zerodha
5) MobiKwik
Answer- 1) PhonePe
Explanation:
PhonePe Account Aggregator Pvt Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the PhonePe Group, received in-
principle approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate as an Account Aggregator (AA) to
share financial information.
PhonePe also received an insurance ‘broking licence’ from the Insurance Regulatory and Development
Authority of India (IRDAI).
6. Which organisation launched the investment-cum-borrowing application - “12% Club”?

1) PhonePe
2) Paytm
3) BharatPe
4) Zerodha
5) MobiKwik
Answer- 3) BharatPe

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Explanation:
BharatPe launched a P2P (Peer-to-Peer) investment-cum-borrowing application named the ‘12%
Club’, which will enable its consumers to invest and borrow at a 12 percent interest rate.
7. Which country’s Central Bank partnered with Bitt Inc to launch the Cryptocurrency - ‘eNaria’?
1) Nigeria
2) Algeria
3) Egypt
4) Ethiopia
5) Turkey
Answer- 1) Nigeria
Explanation:
Nigeria’s Central Bank announced the partnership with Bitt Inc, the global fintech company, as a
technical partner for the launch of its own cryptocurrency ‘eNaira’ by the end of 2021.
i.In March 2021, Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) issued the digital currency - ‘DCash’
8. Name the Indian financial institution that entered into an USD 50 million loan partnership (in
Aug’21) with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to support NBFC.
1) Repco Bank
2) Muthoot Capital Services
3) RBL Bank
4) Northern Arc Capital
5) MFS Investment Management
Answer- 4) Northern Arc Capital
Explanation:
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a $50 million (~ Rs 368 crore) loan
agreement with India's Northern Arc Capital (NAC) to support the funding of Non-Banking Finance
Companies (NBFCs) in India, that provide financial services to women.
9. Which organisation will be benefited through ‘iAML’ - an Anti-Money Launder solution

launched by IDBI Intech?
1) SIDBI
2) SEBI
3) LIC
4) RBI
5) IRDAI
Answer- 3) LIC
Explanation:
IDBI Intech Limited, a technology-led business transformation organisation, has implemented its iAML
(Anti Money Laundering) solution at Life Insurance Corporation of India(LIC) to offer various
specialised solutions in the banking, financial services and Insurance(BFSI) sector.
10. Which organisation partnered with ‘Simplilearn’ & NPCI (in Aug’21) to launch an advanced
executive program on Cybersecurity?
1) IIIT Bangalore
2) NIT Tiruchirappalli

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3) NIT Warangal
4) IIIT Tiruchirappalli
5) IIT Madras
Answer- 1) IIIT Bangalore
Explanation:
Simplilearn, one of the world’s leading certification training providers, has partnered with the
International Institute of Information Technology(IIIT), Bangalore and National Payments Corporation
of India(NPCI) to provide an advanced executive programme in cybersecurity.
11. Which Housing Finance Company partnered (in Aug’21) with India Mortgage Guarantee
Corporation to offer mortgage-backed home loan products?
1) HDFC Housing Finance
2) Repco Home Finance
3) Clix Housing Finance
4) LIC Housing Finance
5) Can Fin Homes
Answer- 3) Clix Housing Finance
Explanation:
The India Mortgage Guarantee Corporation (IMGC) entered into the partnership with Clix Housing
Finance Limited (HFL) to offer mortgage-backed home loan products for salaried and non-salaried
customers in the affordable housing segment.
ECONOMY AND BUSINESS
12. Which is the 4th Indian & 2nd Indian IT company to reach USD 100 billion market
capitalisation?
1) TCS
2) Infosys
3) Wipro
4) Tech Mahindra
5) Cognizant
Answer- 2) Infosys
Explanation:
Infosys became the 4th Indian company and 2nd Indian software company after Tata Consultancy
Services(TCS) to cross the 100 billion USD mark in terms of market capitalization(m-cap).
APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS
13. In August 2021, RBI gave approval for the appointment of Sanjeeb Chaudhuri as the part-time
Chairman of which bank?
1) IDFC FIRST Bank
2) IndusInd Bank
3) Bandhan Bank
4) DCB Bank
5) Karur Vysya Bank
Answer- 1) IDFC FIRST Bank

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Explanation:
RBI gave the approval to the appointment of Sanjeeb Chaudhuri as the part-time Chairman of IDFC
FIRST Bank. Meanwhile he would continue to hold the office of the director owing to SEBI (Security and
Exchange Board of India) order or any such authority.
14. In August 2021, RBI gave approval for the appointment of Carol Furtado as the interim Chief
Executive Officer of which Small Finance Bank?
1) Jana Small Finance Bank
2) Ujjivan Small Finance Bank
3) Suryoday Small Finance Bank
4) Utkarsh Small Finance Bank
5) Fincare Small Finance Bank
Answer- 2) Ujjivan Small Finance Bank
Explanation:
The board of Ujjivan Small Finance Bank (SFB) appointed Carol Furtado as an ‘officer on special duty
(OSD)’ till September 30, 2021. Then from October 1, 2021, she will take charge as the interim Chief
Executive Officer (CEO) of the bank, subject to the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) approval.
15. In August 2021, _______________ was appointed as the Director General of Border Security Force,
while Sanjay Arora was appointed as the Director General of __________.
1) Surjeet Singh Deswal; ITBP
2) Balaji Srivastav; CRPF
3) Balaji Srivastav; ITBP
4) Pankaj Kumar Singh; ITBP
5) Pankaj Kumar Singh; CRPF
Answer- 4) Pankaj Kumar Singh; ITBP
Explanation:
The Appointment Committee of the Cabinet(ACC) appointed Pankaj Kumar Singh as the Director
General(DG) of Border Security Force(BSF).
i.Sanjay Arora, IPS officer of 1988 batch from Tamil Nadu cadre was appointed as the new Chief of
ITBP(Indo Tibetan Border Force).
ii.Balaji Srivastav was appointed as the Director General (DG) of Bureau of Police Research and
Development (BPR&D).
ACQUISITIONS & MERGERS
16. Name the Company that recently (in Aug’21) acquired 100% shares of ‘BillDesk’ for USD 4.7
billion.
1) PayPal
2) Paytm
3) PayU
4) Instamojo
5) PhonePe
Answer- 3) PayU

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Explanation:
PayU, a subsidiary of Prosus has entered into an agreement with the shareholders of IndiaIdeas.com
Limited (BillDesk)to acquire 100% of its Equity shares for 4.7 Billion USD (around Rs 34 thousand
Crores).
17. Which organization sold 20 crore equity shares of Airtel Payment Bank (in Aug’21) to Bharti
Enterprises?
1) Reliance Industries Ltd
2) ICICI Bank
3) Tata Group
4) Kotak Mahindra Bank
5) State Bank of India
Answer- 4) Kotak Mahindra Bank
Explanation:
Kotak Mahindra Bank is set to sell its 20 crore equity shares (around 8.57%) of Airtel Payment Bank
Limited(APBL) to Bharti Enterprises Limited for a cash consideration of around Rs 294.8 crore.
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
18. Which Space agency (in Aug’21) launched consignments of Ants & Avocados to the
International Space Station?
1) NASA
2) SpaceX
3) ISRO
4) Blue Origin
5) Boeing
Answer- 2) SpaceX
Explanation:
The SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft was launched from a recycled Falcon 9 rocket from the NASA’s
(National Aeronautics and Space Administration) Kennedy Space Center on Merritt Island, Florida
carrying shipment of ants, avocados and a human-sized robotic arm toward the International Space
Station (ISS).
19. Name the mobile app launched by the Ministry of AYUSH (in Aug’21) to promote Yoga among
office goers.
1) Y Break
2) Yoga Go
3) Yoga Health
4) Y Go Break
5) Y Health
Answer- 1) Y Break
Explanation:
Union Minister of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Homeopathy (AYUSH), Sarbananda
Sonowal has launched Mobile Application –Y Break App
i.It is a 5 minutes Yoga protocol for Office goers which includes Asanas, Pranayama and Dhyana.

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SPORTS
20. Who won the 6th Noisiel International Chess Open, 2021 that was held in Noisiel, France?
1) Adhiban Baskaran
2) Nihal Sarin
3) Arjun Erigaisi
4) P. Iniyan
5) Gukesh D
Answer- 4) P. Iniyan
Explanation:
Indian GrandMaster (GM) Iniyan.P has won the 6th Noisiel International Chess Open, 2021 that was
held at Noisiel, France.
STATE NEWS
21. In August 2021, a series of appointments were made to the Indian Judicial system. What are
the points that are correctly related to the initiative?
A) President Ram Nath Kovind appointed Satish Chandra Sharma as the acting Chief Justice of
Karnataka High Court
B) A total of 9 new Judges, with 6 women Judges were appointed to the Supreme Court, taking the
total strength of the Court to 34
C) Rohinton Fali Nariman was appointed as the Chairman of Supreme Court Legal Services
Committee(SCLSC)
1) All A, B & C
2) Only B & C
3) Only A
4) Only A & C
5) Only B
Answer- 3) Only A
Explanation:
i.The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind has appointed the Acting Chief Justice(ACJ) for the High
Courts (HC):
• Karnataka HC - Satish Chandra Sharma
• Sikkim HC - Meenakshi Madan Rai
• Telangana HC - M. S. Sri Ramachandra Rao
ii.The appointment of the 9 Judges including 3 women, takes the total strength of judges of the
Supreme court to 33 (including Chief Justice), the maximum possible strength of the Supreme Court is
34.
iii.Justice AM Khanwilkar, was appointed as the Chairman of Supreme Court Legal Services
Committee(SCLSC).
22. In August 2021, Nirmala Sitharaman launched the “My Pad My Right” project, an initiative of
___________, in ______________.
1) NITI Aayog; Assam
2) NITI Aayog; Tripura
3) NITI Aayog; Uttarakhand

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4) NABARD; Uttarakhand
5) NABARD; Tripura
Answer- 5) NABARD; Tripura
Explanation:
Nirmala Sitharaman, Union Minister of Finance has launched the “My Pad My Right” (MPMR) project, at
Killa Village, Gomati District, Tripura on the concluding day of her 2-day visit to Tripura. MPMR project
is an initiative of NABARD & its subsidiary NABFOUNDATION, to install low cost sanitary pad making
machines in more than 700 districts.
23. Identify the State government that launched the drone-based afforestation project - “Hara
Bhara”
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Punjab
3) West Bengal
4) Telangana
5) Karnataka
Answer- 4) Telangana
Explanation:
The Telangana Information technology (IT) Minister announced the initiation of a drone-based
afforestation project, named ‘Hara Bhara’ during the launch of ‘AgHub’, or Agri Innovation Hub, at the
Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agriculture University (PJTSAU) in Hyderabad, Telangana.
24. Where is the Indian Air Force planning to establish the ‘Air Force Heritage Center’?
1) Chandigarh
2) Ladakh
3) Jammu & Kashmir
4) New Delhi
5) Andaman & Nicobar
Answer- 1) Chandigarh
Explanation:
The Chandigarh Administration has signed an Agreed In Principle (AIP) with the Indian Air Force (IAF)
to establish the Air Force Heritage Center in the Government Press Building, Chandigarh.
CA STATIC GK
25. Where is the headquarters of All India Chess Federation located?

1) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
2) Mumbai, Maharashtra
3) Bhubaneswar, Odisha
4) Kolkata, West Bengal
5) New Delhi
Answer- 1) Chennai, Tamil Nadu

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Explanation:
About All India Chess Federation (AICF):
Founded – 1951
President – Sanjay Kapoor
Headquarters – Chennai, Tamil Nadu
26. Where was the Central Office of Reserve Bank of India initially established during its
inauguration in 1935?
1) Delhi
2) Madras
3) Baroda
4) Bombay
5) Calcutta
Answer- 5) Calcutta
Explanation:
The Central Office of the Reserve Bank was initially established in Calcutta but was permanently moved
to Mumbai in 1937.
27. UPI is an instant real time payment system developed by NPCI for making inter-bank & QR
transactions. What does ‘U’ stand for in UPI?
1) Umbrella
2) Unique
3) Universal
4) Unlimited
5) Unified
Answer- 5) Unified
Explanation:
Unified Payments Interface (UPI) is an instant real time payment system developed by NPCI for
making inter-bank & QR transactions.
28. To Standardize garments size focused on the Indian population, Indian Government &
National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) partnered towards INDIAsize project. Where is
NIFT located?
1) Pune, Maharashtra
2) Bangalore, Karnataka
3) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
4) New Delhi
5) Panaji, Goa
Answer- 4) New Delhi
Explanation:
To Standardize garments size focused on the Indian population, Indian Government & National Institute
of Fashion Technology (NIFT) partnered towards INDIAsize project.
• NIFT is headquartered at New Delhi.

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29. Northern Coalfield Limited became the 1st Indian PSU to vaccinate its entire workforce &
their family against coronavirus. Where is the headquarters of Northern Coalfield Limited
located?
1) Asansol, West Bengal
2) Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh
3) Sambalpur, Odisha
4) Ranchi, Jharkhand
5) Nagpur, Maharashtra
Answer- 2) Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
Northern Coalfield Limited (NCL), a subsidiary of Coal India, became the 1st public sector undertaking
(PSU) in India to vaccinate its entire workforce and their family members against coronavirus.
• NCL is headquartered at Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh.
30. In August 2021, the Environment Ministry announced to Parliament that between 2011-2021
Central Government has allowed mining activities in reserved forest of size greater than 70% of
Jim Corbett National Park.
Match the following National Parks with their respective location:
i. Sariska National Park a. Uttarakhand
ii. Dudhwa National Park b. Rajasthan
iii. Jim Corbett National Park c. Madhya Pradesh
iv. Bandhavgarh National Park d. Uttar Pradesh
1) i-b, ii-d, iii-c, iv-a
2) i-d, ii-b, iii-c, iv-a
3) i-b, ii-d, iii-a, iv-c
4) i-d, ii-b, iii-a, iv-c
5) i-b, ii-c, iii-d, iv-a
Answer- 3) i-b, ii-d, iii-a, iv-c
Explanation:
National Park Location
Sariska National Park Rajasthan
Dudhwa National Park Uttar Pradesh
Jim Corbett National Park Uttarakhand
Bandhavgarh National Park Madhya Pradesh

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NATIONAL AFFAIRS
1. Name the organization that recently (in Sept’ 21) signed a contract from the Indian Navy for
manufacture & supply of the Naval Anti Drone System (NADS) that was developed by DRDO.
1) Ordnance Factory Board
2) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
3) National Informatics Center
4) Bharat Dynamics
5) Bharat Electronics Limited
Answer- 5) Bharat Electronics Limited
Explanation:
The Indian Navy signed a contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for the manufacture and
supply of India’s 1st indigenously developed Naval Anti Drone System (NADS), developed by the
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), with both ‘hard kill’ and ‘soft kill capabilities.
2. Who chaired the 8th Meeting of Agriculture Experts of ‘Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-
Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation’ 2021 that was held virtually from New Delhi?
1) K C Jhanwar
2) Rakesh Singh
3) Trilochan Mohapatra
4) Puneet Dalmia
5) Gurdeep Singh
Answer- 3) Trilochan Mohapatra
Explanation:
India virtually hosted the 8th Meeting of Agriculture Experts of Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-
Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Countries 2021 Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi.
i. It was chaired by Trilochan Mohapatra, Director General of Indian Council of Agricultural Research
(ICAR).
3. In September 2021, ‘Combined Reciprocal Common Transport Agreement’ was launched by

__________at 40th meeting of the NCR Planning Board which also saw the launch of _________, a geo
sensing portal.
1) Hardeep Singh Puri; Abhiman
2) Hardeep Singh Puri; Pariman
3) Nitin Gadkari; Abhiman
4) Nitin Gadkari; Pariman
5) Amit Shah; TransNCR
Answer- 2) Hardeep Singh Puri; Pariman
Explanation:
Hardeep Singh Puri launched the Combined Reciprocal Common Transport Agreement (CRCTA) at the
40th meeting of the National Capital Region Planning Board. It was for the carriage facilities among
the governments of Haryana, Rajasthan, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh.
i. Online geo portal- “Pariman” based on remote sensing and GIS technology developed by NIC for NCR(
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4. Name the world’s largest & tallest observation wheel that is set to open in Dubai, United Arab
Emirates.
1) Bin Dubai
2) Ain Dubai
3) Win Dubai
4) Go Dubai
5) Wheel Dubai
Answer- 2) Ain Dubai
Explanation:
The World’s largest and tallest observation wheel named ‘Ain Dubai’ is set to be opened in Dubai,
United Arab Emirates on 21st October 2021. The ‘Ain Dubai’ is located at Bluewaters Island.
i. The Ain Dubai is around 2 times taller than the London Eye, which will take the visitors to a height of
250 meters.
BANKING AND FINANCE
5. Which Fin-Tech company partnered with Retailers Association’s Skill Council of India (RASCI)
(in Sept’ 21) to launch "NeoDukaan" - a digital store management tool?
1) Paytm
2) PhonePe
3) RazorPay
4) PayNearby
5) Bill Desk
Answer- 4) PayNearby
Explanation:
PayNearby had partnered with Retailers Association’s Skill Council of India (RASCI) to launch
‘PayNearbyNeoDukaan’, first-of-its-kind holistic store management tool, for the digital empowerment
of its retail partners and retail stores.
6. Which bank recently (in Sept’ 21) partnered with BharatPe to act as the acquiring bank for
BharatPe’s point of sale business - ‘BharatSwipe’?
1) IndusInd Bank
2) Axis Bank
3) HDFC Bank
4) Kotak Mahindra Bank
5) ICICI Bank
Answer- 2) Axis Bank
Explanation:
BharatPe and Axis Bank entered into a strategic partnership, as per which Axis Bank will act as the
acquiring bank for BharatPe’s point of sale (PoS) business ‘BharatSwipe’ & provide acceptance of debit
and credit cards for merchants.
i. BharatSwipe: It was launched by BharatPe in 2020 as India’s 1st zero rental and zero Merchant
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7. How much loan was given by EXIM Bank (in Sept’ 21) to the Africa Finance Corporation for its
revival from the impact of COVID-19?
1) USD 100 Million
2) USD 200 Million
3) USD 300 Million
4) USD 400 Million
5) USD 500 Million
Answer- 1) USD 100 Million
Explanation:
The Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) had extended a line of credit of USD 100 million on
behalf of the Indian government to the Africa Finance Corporation for 10 years. It will revive the
economy in Africa that was impacted due to covid-19.
About Export-Import Bank of India:
Establishment– 1982
Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra
8. Identify the point(s) that are correctly related to the data released by the National Statistical
Office (NSO) in September 2021.
A) India’s fiscal deficit during April – July 2021 stood at 34% of the budget estimate at the end of
July 2021.
B) India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the first quarter of financial year 2021-22 grew by
29.4% as compared to a contraction of 24.4% in Q1 FY21.
C) Gross Value Added (GVA) at Constant Prices in Q1 FY22 grew by 18.8%.
1) Only A & B
2) Only B & C
3) Only A & C
4) All A, B & C
5) Only C
Answer- 5) Only C
Explanation:
i. India’s fiscal deficit during April–July 2021 stood at Rs 3.21 lakh crore or 21.3% of the budget
estimate at the end of July 2021.
ii. India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the first quarter of financial year 2021-22 grew by 20.1%
as compared to a contraction of 24.4% in Q1 FY21.
iii. Gross Value Added (GVA) at Constant Prices in Q1 FY22 grew by 18.8%.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
9. Identify the point(s) that are correctly related to the Ramon Magsaysay award 2021.
A) Bangladeshi scientist Firdausi Qadri, who developed a cheap oral vaccine against cholera was
one of the recipients of the award.
B) Pakistani Economist Muhammad Amjad Saqib who developed the first interest free
Microfinance Program- ‘Akhuwat’ was one of the recipients of the award.

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C) Raman Magsaysay Award is given to recognize and honour the people and groups tackling
development problems in Malaysia.
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A
3) Only B
4) Both A & B
5) Both A & C
Answer- 4) Both A & B
Explanation:
i. Bangladeshi scientist Firdausi Qadri, who developed a cheap oral vaccine against cholera was one
of the recipients of the award.
ii. Pakistani Economist Muhammad Amjad Saqib who developed the first interest free Microfinance
Program- ‘Akhuwat’ was one of the recipients of the award.
iii. Ramon Magsaysay Award is annually awarded by Philippines since 1957, to honor people from
various parts of the world.
10. Who won the ‘Confederation of Indian Industry Energy Leader Award-2021’ at the 22nd
National Award Ceremony for Excellence in Energy Management 2021?
1) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
2) Airports Authority of India
3) National Thermal Power Corporation
4) Indian Oil Corporation Limited
5) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
Answer- 3) National Thermal Power Corporation
Explanation:
National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC), Ramagundam (Telangana) won the Confederation of
Indian Industry (CII) Energy Leader Award-2021 at the 22nd National Award Ceremony for
Excellence in Energy Management 2021.
i. Nabha Power, a wholly owned subsidiary of L&T won 2 awards at the 22nd National Award
Ceremony for Excellence in Energy Management.
11. Who recently (in Aug '21) got elected as the President of Estonia?
1) Alar Karis
2) Khaltmaagiin Battulga
3) Joseph Lambert
4) Michel Aoun
5) Pedro Castillo
Answer- 1) Alar Karis
Explanation:
Alar Karis, Director of the Estonian National Museum has been elected as the 5th President of Estonia.
He will be succeeding Kersti Kaljulaid, the first female president of Estonia.

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About Estonia:
Prime Minister– Kaja Kallas
Capital– Tallinn
Currency– Euro
12. Name the organization(s) that recently (in Sept’ 21) got approved from CII to get
shareholding in TVS Supply Chain Solutions Pvt Ltd
1) T.S. Rajam Rubbers Private Limited
2) Transworld Feeders Private Limited
3) Dhinrama Mobility Solution Private Limited
4) Both A & B
5) Both A & C
Answer- 5) Both A & C
Explanation:
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved the acquisition of certain shareholding in TVS
Supply Chain Solutions Private Limited by T.S. Rajam Rubbers Private Limited & Dhinrama
Mobility Solution Private Limited under Section 31(1) of the Competition Act, 2002.
SPORTS
13. Right-arm fast bowler Dale Willem Steyn recently (in Sept’ 21) announced his retirement
from all forms of Cricket. He hails from which country?
1) Rwanda
2) South Africa
3) Kenya
4) Brazil
5) Australia
Answer- 2) South Africa
Explanation:
South African Cricketer & Right-arm fast bowler, Dale Willem Steyn had announced his retirement
from all forms of Cricket (ODIs, T20Is). He had retired from Test cricket in 2019.
About International Cricket Council (ICC):
Chairman – Greg Barclay
Headquarters – Dubai, United Arab Emirates
14. Who became the first Indian to be a part of NBA title winning team ‘Sacramento Kings’?
1) Satnam Singh
2) Amritpal Singh
3) Ajmer SIngh
4) Princepal Singh
5) Amjyot Singh
Answer- 4) Princepal Singh

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Explanation:
Princepal Singh Bajwa from Punjab became the first Indian to be part of an NBA title winning team
when his team Sacramento Kings won the 2021 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas against the Boston
Celtics.
OBITUARY
15. In September 2021, Author Buddhadeb Guha passed away. He belongs to which state?
1) Maharashtra
2) Gujarat
3) Karnataka
4) West Bengal
5) Uttar Pradesh
Answer- 4) West Bengal
Explanation:
Eminent Bengali Author Buddhadeb Guha, a professional chartered accountant and a noted classical
singer and a proficient illustrator had passed away in Kolkata, West Bengal.
i. He is well known as the creator of the fictional characters in Bengali literature – Rijuda.
IMPORTANT DAYS
16. In 2021, India observed ‘National Nutrition Week’ from __________, & the theme of ‘National
Nutrition Week’ 2021 is__________.
1) 1st to 7th September; Feeding smart right from start
2) 1st to 7th September; Har Ghar Poshan Vyavahar
3) 1st to 7th August; Feeding smart right from start
4) 1st to 7th August; Har Ghar Poshan Vyavahar
5) 24th to 30th August; Har Ghar Poshan Vyavahar
Answer- 1) 1st to 7th September; Feeding smart right from start
Explanation:
‘National Nutrition Week’ has been annually observed across India in the first week of September
since 1982. It was observed from 1st to 7th September 2021.
i. The theme of National Nutrition Week 2021 is ‘feeding smart right from start’.
17. When was the first-ever ‘International Day for the people of African Descent’ observed by the
United Nations across the globe?
1) 29th August 2021
2) 30th August 2021
3) 31st August 2021
4) 1st September 2021
5) 2nd September 2021
Answer- 3) 31st August 2021
Explanation:
The UN’s first-ever ‘International Day for the people of African Descent’ was observed across the
globe on 31st August 2021. 31st August marks the end date of the first International Convention of the
Negro Peoples of the World 1920.

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i. Costa Rica led the efforts to establish the International Day for People of African Descent.
STATE NEWS
18. The Finance Department of Meghalaya signed an MoU(in Sept’ 21) with ‘Meghalaya Rural
Bank’ to facilitate_____________in rural areas.
1) Healthcare Services
2) Financial Services
3) Transport Services
4) Rural Connectivity
5) Wastewater Management
Answer- 2) Financial Services
Explanation:
The Finance Department of Meghalaya signed an MoU with Meghalaya Rural Bank to facilitate
financial services in rural areas. It will help to resolve the problem of access to finance in the rural
remote areas.
i. The state government will deploy around 600 Business Correspondents in different MRBs across the
state.
19. Identify the person who was appointed (in Sept’ 21) as the brand ambassador of the ‘Beti
Bachao Beti Padhao’ project in Rajasthan.
1) Mirabai Chanu
2) P. V. Sindhu
3) Deepa Malik
4) Karamjyoti Dalal
5) Avani Lakhera
Answer- 5) Avani Lakhera
Explanation:
Rajasthan nominated Gold Medalist of Tokyo Paralympics, shooter Avani Lakhera as the brand
ambassador of the ‘Beti Bachao and Beti Padhao’ project in Women and Child Development. She
made a world record equalling a total of 249.6 points which is a new paralympic record.
20. Which State/UT launched ‘Save Water to Get Free Water’ scheme to give free water upto
16000 litres to people?
1) Goa
2) Tripura
3) Arunachal Pradesh
4) Puducherry
5) Telangana
Answer- 1) Goa
Explanation:
CM of Goa, Pramod Sawant launched ‘Save Water to Get Free Water’ scheme under which state
households will not be charged for water consumption up to 16,000 litres. Goa became the 1st Indian
state to give Free Water.

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21. In September 2021, Ladakh declared _________ as its state animal and _________ as its state bird.
1) Snow leopard; Black-necked crane
2) Kashmir stag; Black-necked crane
3) Snow leopard; Northern goshawk
4) Kashmir stag; Northern goshawk
5) Barasingha; Sarus Crane
Answer- 1) Snow leopard; Black-necked crane
Explanation:
The government of UT of Ladakh had declared ‘Snow leopard’ (Panther unica) as its state animal and
‘Black-necked crane’ (Grus nigricollis) as its state bird.
i. Earlier Jammu and Kashmir had the Black-necked crane and Kashmir stag (Hangul) as its state
bird and animal.
22. Which State recently (in Sept’ 21) launched an online payment system in the Transport
department in collaboration with the National Informatics Centre & SBI?
1) Andaman & Nicobar
2) Mizoram
3) Uttarakhand
4) West Bengal
5) Kerala
Answer- 2) Mizoram
Explanation:
Transport Minister of Mizoram, Pu TJ Lalnuntluanga launched an online payment system in the
Transport department of the state. The payment system was developed by the State Transport
Department in collaboration with the NIC & SBI.
About Mizoram:
Governor – Hari Babu Kambhampati
Wildlife Sanctuaries – Khawnglung Wildlife Sanctuary, Tawi Wildlife Sanctuary
23. Which Indian state/UT topped the Forbes India Report on the ‘Most Surveilled Cities in the
World’ with 1,826.6 CCTV cameras per square mile?
1) Chandigarh
2) Maharashtra
3) Delhi
4) Pondicherry
5) Goa
Answer- 3) Delhi
Explanation:
Delhi topped the Forbes India Report on the Most Surveilled Cities in the World with 1,826.6 CCTV
cameras per square mile. Delhi is followed by London with 1,138. Maharashtra has secured 18th spot
with 157.4 cameras per sq miles.

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CA STATIC GK
24. Match the given recent elected (in Aug’ 21) Prime Ministers with their Countries:
i. Pham Minh Chinh a. Peru
ii. Min Aung Hlaing b. Malaysia
iii. Guido Bellido c. Vietnam
iv. Ismail Sabri Yaakob d. Myanmar
1) i-c, ii-d, iii-b, iv-a
2) i-d, ii-a, iii-c, iv- b
3) i-d, ii-c, iii-b, iv-a
4) i-d, ii-c, iii-a, iv-b
5) i-c, ii-d, iii-a, iv-b
Answer- 5) i-c, ii-d, iii-a, iv-b
Explanation:
Prime Minister Country
Pham Minh Chinh Vietnam
Min Aung Hlaing Myanmar
Guido Bellido Peru
Ismail Sabri Yaakob Malaysia
25. As per the third bi-monthly policy of RBI, what is the current (in Sept’ 21) Reverse Repo-Rate
of India?
1) 4%
2) 4.25%
3) 3%
4) 3.35%
5) 3.5%
Answer- 4) 3.35%
Explanation:
As per the third bi-monthly policy of RBI given in August 2021-
• Repo-Rate - 4%
• Reverse Repo-Rate - 3.35%
• Bank Rate- 4.25%
• MSF Rate - 4.25%
26. In August 2021, ‘Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award’ was renamed after the Hockey Wizard
‘Dhyan Chand’. Who became the first recipient of the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award?
1) Geet Sethi
2) Leander Paes
3) Sachin Tendulkar
4) Viswanathan Anand
5) Abhinav Bindra
Answer- 4) Viswanathan Anand

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Explanation:
Indian chess player Viswanathan Anand was the first recipient of the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna
Award, India's highest sporting honour in 1991.
27. Which is the hottest planet in our solar system?

1) Venus
2) Mercury
3) Earth
4) Mars
5) Jupiter
Answer- 1) Venus
Explanation:
Even though Mercury is closer to the Sun, Venus is the hottest planet in our solar system. It is named
after the Roman goddess of love & beauty and the second closest planet from the Sun.
28. In which year MUDRA Bank(Micro Units Development and Refinance Agency Ltd.) was
launched to provide loans at lower rates to Micro-financing institutions?
1) 2012
2) 2014
3) 2015
4) 2016
5) 2018
Answer- 3) 2015
Explanation:
MUDRA Bank (Micro Units Development and Refinance Agency Ltd.) was launched by the Hon’ble
Prime Minister on April 8, 2015 for providing loans up to 10 lakh to the non-corporate, non-farm
small/micro enterprises.
29. Where is the headquarters of the National Fisheries Development Board located?
1) Pune, Maharashtra
2) Hyderabad, Telangana
3) Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
4) Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Answer- 2) Hyderabad, Telangana
Explanation:
About National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB):
Headquarter– Hyderabad, Telangana
30. Who is the current (in Sept’ 21) president of the Athletics Federation of India?
1) Greg Barclay
2) Bijon Nag
3) Narinder Dhruv Batra
4) Adille J Sumariwalla
5) Thomas Bach

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Answer- 4) Adille J Sumariwalla
Explanation:
Athletics Federation of India(AFI):
Founded in 1946
President– Adille J Sumariwalla
Headquarters- New-Delhi



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NATIONAL AFFAIRS
1. In September 2021, the Ministry of Rural Development signed an MoU with ____________for
improving rural economic growth through Self Help Groups and introduced an accredited model
named __________.
1) Animal Welfare Board of India; A-LIVE
2) Animal Welfare Board of India; A-HELP
3) Department of Animal husbandry & Dairying; A-LIVE
4) Department of Animal husbandry & Dairying; A-HELP
5) Uttar Pradesh Livestock Development Board; A-HELP
Answer- 4) Department of Animal husbandry & Dairying; A-HELP
Explanation:
The Ministry of Rural Development signed an MoU with Department of Animal husbandry &
Dairying of Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying (MoFAHD) for rural economic
growth. It will utilize Self Help Group platforms as a livestock resource person by introducing an
accredited model namely ‘A-HELP’ (Accredited Agent for Health and Extension of Livestock Production).
About Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying:
Union Minister– Parshottam Khodabhai Rupala
2. Name the Institute that signed an MoU (in Sept’ 21) with National Mission for Clean Ganga for
capacity building on Integrated River Basin Management using Geospatial Technology.
1) Centre for Advanced Research & Development
2) IISc Bangalore
3) South Asian Institute for Advanced Research & Development
4) Indian Institute of Technology Madras
5) Institute of Advanced Research
Answer- 3) South Asian Institute for Advanced Research & Development
Explanation:
South Asian Institute for Advanced Research & Development (SAIARD) signed an MoU with National
Mission for Clean Ganga for capacity building on Integrated River Basin Management with a focus on
Geospatial Technology in Riverine Ecosystem.
i. Another MoU was signed between National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) and SAIARD to develop
river sensitive master plans and urban sensitive master plans.
3. In September 2021, PM Narendra Modi released a special ‘Rs 125 commemorative coin’ on the
occasion of the 125th birth anniversary of which personality?
1) A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
2) Potuluri Virabrahmendra Swami
3) Narayan Prasad Das Ji Swami
4) Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati
5) Swami Keshwanand Satyarthi
Answer- 1) A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

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Explanation:
PM Narendra Modi virtually released a special issue of a ‘Rs 125 commemorative coin’ on the occasion
of the 125th birth anniversary of Srila A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, the Founder Acarya of
the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON).
4. Which State celebrated (in Sept’ 21) the popular 5-day long tribal harvest festival - ‘Solung’?
1) Gujarat
2) Uttarakhand
3) Assam
5) Himachal Pradesh
Answer- 4) Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation:
The popular 5-day festival of the Adi Tribe of Arunachal Pradesh namely ‘Solung’ was celebrated. It is
a harvest festival performed after sowing of seeds and transplantation, to seek for good crops.
About Arunachal Pradesh:
Governor– Brigadier BD Mishra (retd)
Wildlife Sanctuaries– Itanagar Wildlife Sanctuary, Kamlang Wildlife Sanctuary
5. In August 2021, the CSIR – National Institute of Oceanography signed an MoU with A.V.
Zhirmunsky National Scientific Center of Marine Biology towards cooperation in Marine Science.
The institute belongs to which country?
1) Germany
2) Russia
3) Israel
4) France
5) Kyrgyzstan
Answer- 2) Russia
Explanation:
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research – National Institute of Oceanography (CSIR-NIO) signed an
MoU with Russia’s A.V. Zhirmunsky National Scientific Center of Marine Biology, Russian Academy
of Science towards collaboration in the field of Marine research.
6. Name the joint exercise that was recently (in Sept’ 21) held between India and Kazakhstan to
share expertise between the armies in the field of Counter-Terrorism operations.
1) Yudh Abhyas-21
2) CORPAT- 21
3) SAMPRITI-IX
4) Surya Kiran XIV
5) KAZIND-21
Answer- 5) KAZIND-21
Explanation:
The Indian Army took part in “KAZIND-21” – a joint military exercise between India and Kazakhstan
at Aisha Bibi village of Kazakhstan. It was designed to share expertise between the armies in the field of
Counter-terrorism operations.

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About Kazakhstan:
Capital – Nur-Sultan
Currency – Tenge
President – Kassym-Jomart Tokayev
7. What is the annual contribution limit for tax free ‘interest income’ which is earned through the
Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contributions set by the Central Board of Direct Taxes for EPF
members?
1) Rs 5 Lakh
2) Rs 1 Lakh
3) Rs 2.5 Lakh
4) Rs 2 Lakh
5) Rs 50,000
Answer- 3) Rs 2.5 Lakh
Explanation:
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) notified new rules regarding the taxation on the ‘interest
income’ which is earned through the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contributions.
i. 2.5 lakh a year for EPF members & Rs 5 lakh a year for General or Statutory Provident Fund (GPF) or
other Provident Fund (PFs) where there is no contribution from the employer.
8. 1500 Artisans were benefited (as of Sept’ 21) through the training conducted in 63 Samarth
Training Centres as per the ‘SAMARTH’ scheme. SAMARTH is a scheme established under which
Ministry?
1) Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
2) Ministry of Textiles
3) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
4) Ministry of Tribal Affairs
5) Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Answer- 2) Ministry of Textiles
Explanation:
As per the data of the Ministry of Textiles, more than 1,500 artisans had been benefited by training in
63 Samarth Training Centres. The Scheme for Capacity Building in Textile Sector (SCBTS) was named
‘SAMARTH’.
9. Where was the ‘WHO Hub for Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence’ set up by the World Health
Organization (in Sept’ 21) to create an effective pandemic & epidemic risk management?
1) Paris, France
2) Tokyo, Japan
3) Brasilia, Brazil
4) New York, USA
5) Berlin, Germany
Answer- 5) Berlin, Germany

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Explanation:
WHO had set up the first hub of its kind ‘WHO Hub for Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence’ which
was inaugurated by German Chancellor Angela Merkel and WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom
Ghebreyesus in Berlin, Germany.
i. The hub will receive an initial investment of $100 million from the Government of Germany
10. Name the organization that released a report titled “The Atlas of Mortality and Economic
Losses from Weather, Climate and Water Extremes (1970–2019)” that revealed a 5-fold increase
in Weather, Climate Disasters in the last 50 years.
1) World Health Organization
2) Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
3) World Meteorological Organization
4) United Nations Environment Programme
5) Bureau of Meteorology
Answer- 3) World Meteorological Organization
Explanation:
World Meteorological Organization released a report titled, “The Atlas of Mortality and Economic
Losses from Weather, Climate and Water Extremes (1970–2019)” which states that floods and
heatwaves, driven by climate change, have increased fivefold over the past 50 years.
BANKING AND FINANCE
11. Identify the point(s) that are correctly related to the recent guidelines (in Sept’ 21) given by
the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA).
A) PFRDA increased the maximum age for joining the National Pension System from 60 years to
68 years of age.
B) The Subscribers are made eligible to open Tier II Accounts, a voluntary savings facility, for
investing their disposable income to optimize their returns.
C) Maximum of up to 60% of the PF amount could be withdrawn as a lump sum amount, after the
completion of the minimum of 3-years duration.
1) Only A & B
2) Only B & C
3) Only A & C
4) All A, B & C
5) Only B
Answer- 2) Only B & C
Explanation:
i. PFRDA increased the maximum age for joining the National Pension System from 65 years to 70
years of age. The existing age of entry which is 18-65 years were revised to 18-70 years.
ii. The Subscribers are made eligible to open Tier II Accounts, a voluntary savings facility, for investing
their disposable income to optimize their returns.
iii. Maximum of up to 60% of the PF amount could be withdrawn as a lump sum amount, after the
completion of the minimum of 3-years duration.

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12. How much of Special Drawing Rights were allocated to India (in Aug’ 21) by the International
Monetary Fund?
1) SDR 15.67 billion
5) SDR 9.25 billion
Answer- 2) SDR 12.57 billion
Explanation:
The International Monetary Fund allocated a Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) 12.57 billion
(equivalent to around USD 17.86 billion at the latest exchange rate) to India in August 2021. The total
SDR holdings of India now stands at SDR 13.66 billion.
i. In August 2021, the Board of Governors of the IMF had approved a general allocation of about SDR
456 billion to its members.
13. To examine applications and give recommendations on __________ licenses, RBI planned (in
Sept’ 21) to set up a 5-member committee headed by __________.
1) NBFC; G Bapat
2) New Umbrella Entity; P Vasudevan
3) New Umbrella Entity; Usha Thorat
4) Small Finance Bank; P Vasudevan
5) Small Finance Bank; Usha Thorat
Answer- 2) New Umbrella Entity; P Vasudevan
Explanation:
RBI planned to set up a 5-member committee headed by P Vasudevan, chief general manager of RBI,
to examine applications and give recommendations on New Umbrella Entity (NUE) licenses. NUE is an
alternate mechanism (rivalry) to the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).
14. Which lending platform partnered (in Sept’ 21) with HDB Financial Services Ltd to improve
Digital Lending?
1) Lendbox
2) HappyLoan
3) LendingKart
4) FlexiLoans
5) EarlySalary
Answer- 5) EarlySalary
Explanation:
EarlySalary, a consumer lending platform, partnered with HDB Financial Services Ltd, a Non-Banking
Financial Company (NBFC) to improve the impact of Skill upgradation, Education Loans, and Health-care
finance.
i. HDB Financial Services Ltd is the subsidiary of India’s largest private lender HDFC Bank.

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15. Which Financial Services Company recently (in Sept’ 21) got approval from SEBI to launch its
Asset Management Company?
1) RKSV Securities Limited
2) ICICI Securities Limited
3) Angel Broking Limited
4) Zerodha Broking Limited
5) HDFC Securities Limited
Answer- 4) Zerodha Broking Limited
Explanation:
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) had given its in-principle approval to the India’s
largest retail broking firm Zerodha to launch its Asset Management Company (AMC).
About Zerodha:
Founder and CEO – Nithin Kamath
Headquarter– Bengaluru, Karnataka
16. How much percentage of India’s Foreign direct investment equity inflow grew in Q1 FY22
(April-June 2021) compared to Q1 FY21?
1) 142%
2) 168%
3) 198%
4) 86%
5) 116%
Answer- 2) 168%
Explanation:
India’s Foreign direct investment (FDI) equity inflow grew by 168% in Q1 FY22 (April-June 2021)
(USD 17.57 billion) compared to Q1 FY21 (USD 6.56 billion).
i. The automobile industry had become the top sector with 27% share of the total FDI equity inflows.
17. Who became (in Sept’ 21) the 1st Indian honorary member of the International Astronomical
Union for his/her work towards astrophotography?
1) Dorje Angchuk
2) Raghuram Govind Rajan
3) Ankur Sharma
4) Avinash Kak
5) C. Kumar N. Patel
Answer- 1) Dorje Angchuk
Explanation:
International Astronomical Union (IAU) inducted India’s Dorje Angchuk as one of its Honorary
Members, along with 10 other inductees. He serves in the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) in
Ladakh & is recognised by IAU for his work towards astrophotography.

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18. Name the institute that recently (in Sept’ 21) launched ‘e-Source’ - an open source platform
for tracking & recovery of electronic wastes.
1) IIT Bombay
2) IIT Roorkee
3) IIT Hyderabad
4) IIT Delhi
5) IIT Madras
Answer- 5) IIT Madras
Explanation:
“e-Source”, an open source platform for tracking & recovery of electronic wastes is under beta level of
testing by the IIT Madras. The initiative was promoted by the Indo-German Centre for Sustainability
(ICGS) in IIT Madras.
BOOKS AND AUTHORS
19. Who authored the book “The Murderer, The Monarch And The Fakir: A New Investigation of
Mahatma Gandhi’s Assassination”?
1) Appu Esthose Suresh
2) Priyanka Kotamraju
3) Manan Bhatt
4) Both A & B
5) Both A & C
Answer- 4) Both A & B
Explanation:
Investigative journalist Appu Esthose Suresh and Gates Cambridge scholar Priyanka Kotamraju co-
authored a new book titled “The Murderer, The Monarch And The Fakir: A New Investigation of
Mahatma Gandhi’s Assassination”.
20. Who authored the book “Know Your Rights and Claim Them: Guide for Youth”?
1) Twinkle Khanna
2) Kalki Koechlin
3) Angelina Jolie
4) Sylvester Stallone
5) Justin Theroux
Answer- 3) Angelina Jolie
Explanation:
The book ‘‘Know Your Rights and Claim Them: Guide for Youth” is written by the Hollywood actress
Angelina Jolie in collaboration with Human Right lawyer Geraldine Van Buren and Amnesty
International.

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IMPORTANT DAYS
21. What are the point(s) that are correctly related to the World Coconut Day (WCD) 2021?
A) WCD is annually observed across the globe on 1st September.
B) Theme of WCD 2021 is- “Coconut For Family Wellness”.
C) India is the 3rd largest producer of coconut in the world while Indonesia is the world’s largest
producer.
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only C
4) Both A & B
5) Both B & C
Answer- 3) Only C
Explanation:
i. World Coconut Day is annually observed across the globe by the coconut growing countries on 2nd
September.
ii. Theme of WCD 2021 is- “Building a Safe Inclusive Resilient and Sustainable Coconut Community
Amid COVID-19 Pandemic & Beyond”.
iii. India is the 3rd largest producer of coconut in the world while Indonesia is the world’s largest
producer.
STATE NEWS
22. Name the Rural Enterprises Acceleration Programme that was recently (in Sept’ 21) launched
by LG Manoj Sinha, Jammu and Kashmir to accelerate the livelihood of rural women working
with SHGs.
1) Gyan
2) Self
3) Paradise
4) Saath
5) Gondola
Answer- 4) Saath
Explanation:
Jammu and Kashmir’s Lieutenant Governor(LG) Manoj Sinha launched a Rural Enterprises
Acceleration Programme named ”Saath” for the Self Help Groups (SHGs) Women.
About Jammu and Kashmir:
Festival –Losar, Matho Nagrang, Tulip Festival
23.Which state government renamed (in Sept’ 21) ‘Rajiv Gandhi Orang National’ Park as ‘Orang
National Park’ to honour the Adivasi and tea tribe Communities?
1) Punjab
2) Assam
3) Gujarat
4) West Bengal
5) Rajasthan
Answer- 2) Assam

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Explanation:
The Cabinet of Assam chaired by CM Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma decided to rename the Rajiv Gandhi
Orang National Park as the “Orang National Park” to honour the Adivasi and tea tribe communities of
Assam.
i. The Orang National Park is often referred to as the mini Kaziranga of Assam.
CA STATIC GK
24. Match the given days with their annually observed date in August 2021.
i. World Lion Day a. 10th August
ii. Muslim Women Rights Day b. 19th August
iii. World Photography Day c. 1st August
iv. World Elephant Day d. 12th August
1) i-a, ii-c, iii-d, iv-b
2) i-a, ii-c, iii-b, iv- d
3) i-a, ii-b, iii-c, iv-d
4) i-d, ii-c, iii-b, iv-d
5) i-c, ii-d, iii-b, iv-d
Answer- 2) i-a, ii-c, iii-b, iv- d
Explanation:
Day Observed Date
World Lion Day 10th August
Muslim Women Rights Day 1st August
World Photography Day 19th August
World Elephant Day 12th August
25. Recently (in Aug’ 21) the Indian Men’s Hockey Team won a ‘Bronze’ medal in the Tokyo
Olympics 2020. In which year did the Indian Men’s Hockey Team win their first ‘Gold’ medal in
the Olympics?
1) 1924
2) 1928
3) 1932
4) 1936
5) 1948
Answer- 2) 1928
Explanation:
The Indian Men’s Hockey Team won their first gold medal in the 1928 Summer Olympics.
26. Who is the current Chairperson (in Sept’ 21) of the Central Board of Direct Taxes?
1) M. Ajit Kumar
2) Deepak Das
3) J.B. Mohapatra
4) Nopoor Chaturvedi
5) Manoj Ahuja
Answer- 3) J.B. Mohapatra

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Explanation:
About Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT):
Headquarter – New Delhi
Chairperson – J.B. Mohapatra
27. Which of the following Bank is wrongly matched with its current Chairperson/CEO (in Sept’
21)?
1) SBI- Dinesh Kumar Khara
2) Axis Bank- Rakesh Makhija
3) SIDBI - Sivasubramanian Ramann
4) Canara Bank- Lingam Venkat Prabhakar
5) Bank of Maharashtra- PVSLN Murty
Answer- 5) Bank of Maharashtra- PVSLN Murty
Explanation:
The chairperson of Bank of Maharashtra is S. Muhnot while PVSLN Murty is the current chairperson
of IDBI Bank.
28. Currently there are six languages that enjoy the ‘Classical’ status in India. As per the Eighth
Schedule of the Constitution ‘Odia’ got its special status in which year?
1) 2005
2) 2008
3) 2012
4) 2014
5) 2018
Answer- 4) 2014
Explanation:
Currently there are six languages that enjoy the ‘Classical’ status in India.
• Tamil- 2004
• Sanskrit- 2005
• Kannada & Telugu- 2008
• Malayalam- 2013
• Odia- 2014
29. Which is India's 1st Indigenously built Nuclear Submarine, jointly developed by Indian Navy,
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) and Defence Research & Development Organisation
(DRDO)?
1) INS Kadmatt
2) INS Kochi
3) INS Shivalik
4) INS Arihant
5) INS Khanjar
Answer- 4) INS Arihant
Explanation:
INS Arihant is India’s 1st Indigenously built Nuclear Submarine, jointly developed by Indian Navy,
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) and Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO).

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30. In August 2021, World's highest motorable road at 18,600 ft was inaugurated in Ladakh
connecting Leh to the Pangong Lake. Which Range surrounds Ladakh in the North?
1) Zanskar Range
2) Karakoram Range
3) Purvanchal Range
4) Vindhya Range
5) Aravalli Range
Answer- 2) Karakoram Range
Explanation:
Karakoram Range surrounds Ladakh in the North & Zanskar Range in the South.



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NATIONAL AFFAIRS
1. Name the country that signed a project agreement with India’s Ministry of Defence for co-
development of Air-Launched Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (ALUAV).
1) Russia
2) United States
3) Israel
4) Australia
5) Japan
Answer- 2) United States
Explanation:
India’s Ministry of Defence signed a Project Agreement with the US Department of Defence for co-
development of Air-Launched Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (ALUAV), under the Joint Working Group Air
Systems in the Defence Technology and Trade Initiative.
2. Who was appointed as the Chairman of the 11 member committee that reviews the 'Guidelines
of Journalist Welfare Scheme'?
1) Rasmi Ranjan Das
2) Nasir Kamal
3) Ashok Kumar Tandon
4) Maneesha S Inamdar
5) D K Mohanty
Answer- 3) Ashok Kumar Tandon
Explanation:
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting constituted a 11-member committee to review the
existing guidelines of the Journalist Welfare Scheme (JWS).
i. The Member of Prasar Bharati Board, Ashok Kumar Tandon, was named as its chairperson.
3. In september 2021, PM Narendra Modi chaired the 37th edition of PRAGATI meeting and
reviewed the progress of various projects. PRAGATI stands for_____________.
1) People’s Governance and Timely Implementation
2) People’s Governance and Timely Information
3) People’s Gateway and Timely Information
4) Pro-Governance and Timely Informative Assessment
5) Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation
Answer- 5) Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation
Explanation:
PM Narendra Modi chaired the 37th edition of PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance and Timely
Implementation) meeting and reviewed 8 projects and 1 scheme (One Nation – One Ration Card).
i. PRAGATI is an ICT (Information and Communication Technologies) based communications multi-
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4. Name the person who chaired the 6th BRICS Energy Ministers Meeting 2021 that was held
under the Chairship of India.
1) Devusinh Chauhan
2) Bhagwanth Khuba
3) Krishan Pal Gurjar
4) Subhas Sarkar
5) Rajkumar Ranjan Singh
Answer- 3) Krishan Pal Gurjar
Explanation:
Minister of State Krishan Pal Gurjar, Ministry of Power virtually chaired the 6th meeting of BRICS
(Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) Energy Ministers 2021 under the Chairship of India. A
Joint Communique, for mutual Cooperation in Energy Access and Affordability, was also adopted in the
meeting.
5. As per the data released by ________, toxic leaded petrol has been eliminated from the entire
world, with _______ being the last country to eliminate.
1) Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change; Algeria
2) Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change; Tunisia
3) United Nations Programme on Environment; Tunisia
4) United Nations Programme on Environment; Algeria
5) World Trade Organization; Libya
Answer- 4) United Nations Programme on Environment; Algeria
Explanation:
The United Nations Programme on Environment(UNEP) formally stated that toxic leaded Petrol
was Eradicated from the World. Algeria was the last country that eradicated the leaded petrol.
About UNEP(United Nations Environment Programme)
Executive Director: Inger Andersen
Headquarters : Nairobi, Kenya
6. Which of the following point(s) are correct related to the 11th India-UK Economic and
Financial Dialogue that was held in September 2021.
A) USD 3-billion package of public and private investment in the IT sector was signed between
both countries.
B) Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman led the Indian Delegation in the virtual meeting.
C) New additional investment of around USD 200 million was added into the joint Green Growth
Equity Fund (GGEF).
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only C
4) Both A & B
5) Both B & C
Answer- 5) Both B & C

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i. A USD 1.2-Billion package of public and private investment in green projects & renewable energy
was signed between both countries.
ii. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman led the Indian Delegation to the meeting virtually.
iii. New additional investment of around USD 200 million was added into the joint Green Growth
Equity Fund (GGEF), which invests in Indian renewable energy.
7. As per the “2021’s Global Dairy Top 20 Report'' released by Robobank, _________became the
World’s number one dairy company in terms of market capital while India’s AMUL was placed at
the________ position.
1) Lactalis; 18th
2) Lactalis; 16th
3) Nestle; 18th
4) Nestle; 16th
5) Dairy Farmers of America; 18th
Answer- 1) Lactalis; 18th
Explanation:
As per the “2021’s Global Dairy Top 20 Report '' released by Robobank, ‘Lactalis’ became the World’s
number one dairy company in terms of market capital while India’s AMUL was placed at the 18th
position.
i. India is the World’s largest Milk producing country & New Zealand is the World’s largest Milk
exporter.
8. Which of the following countries joined as 1st batch New Members of BRICS’s New
Development Bank (in Sept’ 21)?
1) Uruguay, Norway and Bangladesh
2) Nepal, UAE and Bangladesh
3) Uruguay, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh
4) Uruguay, UAE and Pakistan
5) Uruguay, UAE and Bangladesh
Answer- 5) Uruguay, UAE and Bangladesh
Explanation:
The New Development Bank which was set up by the BRICS ( Brazil, Russia, India,China and South
Africa) admitted that Uruguay, United Arab Emirates(UAE) and Bangladesh joined as the 1st batch of
new members of NDB.
About New Development Bank (NDB):
President- Marcos Prado Troyjo
BANKING AND FINANCE
9. Identify the point(s) that are correctly related to the Account Aggregator Network.
A) Account Aggregators (AAs) are the new class of non-banking financial companies approved by
RBI to facilitate consented sharing of financial information in real-time.
B) iSPIRT Foundation virtually launched the industry-wide ‘AA ecosystem Go-Live’ & announced
the joining of 8 major banks including SBI & HDFC banks in the Account Aggregator Network.

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C) Every company seeking registration with the RBI as NBFC – AA should have a net owned fund
of not less than Rs 2 crore or such higher amount.
1) Only A & B
2) Only B & C
3) Only A & C
4) All A, B & C
5) Only C
Answer- 4) All A, B & C
Explanation:
i. Account Aggregators (AAs) are the new class of non-banking financial companies approved by
RBI to facilitate consented share of financial information in real-time.
ii. iSPIRT Foundation virtually launched the industry-wide ‘AA ecosystem Go-Live’ & announced 8
Major Banks including SBI & HDFC Bank joined the Account Aggregator Network.
iii. Every company seeking registration with the RBI as NBFC – AA should have a net owned fund of not
less than Rs 2 crore or such higher amount.
10. Which Indian Organization gave USD 40 million (in Sept’ 21) to the Government of the
Republic of the Maldives for the development of sports infrastructure?
1) EXIM Bank
2) HDFC Bank
3) IDBI Bank
4) ECGC
5) SIDBI
Answer- 1) EXIM Bank
Explanation:
Exim Bank (Export-Import Bank of India) had extended a line of credit (LOC) of USD 40 million (~ Rs
292 crores) to the Government of the Republic of the Maldives for the development of sports
infrastructure.
11. Which bank partnered with VISA to launch 3 Credit Card variants - Celesta, Imperio & Signet?
1) RBL Bank
2) HDFC Bank
3) CSB Bank
4) Federal Bank
5) Punjab National Bank
Answer- 4) Federal Bank
Explanation:
Federal Bank launched different variants of credit cards in association with VISA to serve the needs of
different segments of customers. The card has 3 variants– Celesta (Targeted at HNIs (High Net Worth
Individuals)), Imperio (for Family oriented customers), and Signet (for young professionals).
About Federal Bank:
Headquarters – Aluva, Kerala
MD & CEO – Shyam Srinivasan

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12. Name the financial services company that launched (in Sept’ 21) India’s 1st interactive
geospatial website named ‘Pulse’ to offer digital payment services.
1) BHIM
2) PhonePe
3) MobiKwik
4) Paytm
5) Freecharge
Answer- 2) PhonePe
Explanation:
PhonePe, the Payments and financial services company, launched India’s 1st interactive geospatial
website named ‘Pulse’ to provide data and insights about the evolution of Digital Payments of India.
i. PhonePe has also launched the ‘Pulse Report’ which provides a thorough study on the evolution of
digital payments over the past 5 years.
13. Which bank became the first to list Additional Tier-I bonds on the Gujarat International
Finance Tec-City – International Financial Services Centre?
2) Indian Bank
3) HDFC Bank
4) Punjab National Bank
5) Bank of India
Answer- 3) HDFC Bank
Explanation:
HDFC Bank became the 1st Indian lender to list Additional Tier-I (AI-1) bonds ($1 billion) on the
Gujarat International Finance Tec-City – International Financial Services Centre (GIFT-IFSC).
i. India INX, the Bombay Stock Exchange’s international arm, is India’s 1st International Exchange set
up at the GIFT IFSC.
14. In September 2021, NASSCOM Centre of Excellence for Internet of Things signed an intent of
cooperation with _______ - India Artificial Intelligence Technology Innovation Research Centre to
support Indian tech startups.
1) Japan
2) Philippines
3) South Korea
4) Taiwan
5) China
Answer- 4) Taiwan
Explanation:
The National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM) Centre of Excellence for
Internet of Things (CoE-IoT) signed an intent of cooperation with Taiwan-India Artificial Intelligence
Technology Innovation Research Centre to support Indian Tech Startups.

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15. Who recently (in Sept' 21) became the 1st Indian to win ‘International Lifetime Achievement
Award in Neurosurgery’ from the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)?
1) Tahera Qutbuddin
2) Jurgen Habermas
3) Mizouni Bannani
4) Basant Kumar Misra
5) Khelil Gouia
Answer- 4) Basant Kumar Misra
Explanation:
Odisha born neurosurgeon Basant Kumar Misra received the ‘’International Lifetime Achievement
Award in Neurosurgery ‘’ by American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS).
16. Who recently (in Sept’ 21) was appointed as Managing Director of SVC Bank?
1) Ashish Singhal
2) PVSLN Murty
3) Satish Agnihotri
4) Shyam Srinivasan
5) Sanjay Gupta
Answer- 1) Ashish Singhal
Explanation:
Ashish Singhal appointed as the Managing Director(MD) of SVC Bank.
About the SVC Bank
Chairman– Durgesh S. Chandavarkar
Founded-1906
Headquarters– Mumbai, Maharashtra
17. Who recently (in Sept’ 21) was appointed as Non-Executive Independent Director of ‘HSBC
Asia’?
1) Sanjiv Bajaj
2) Rishab Bajaj
3) Jamnalal Bajaj
4) Rajnish Kumar
5) Vibha Padalkar
Answer- 4) Rajnish Kumar
Explanation:
Former Chairman of India’s largest state-run lender, SBI Rajnish Kumar had been appointed as Non-
Executive Independent Director of Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation’s (HSBC) Asia.

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18. Which Insurance Company (in Sept’ 21) acquired 100% share capital of Exide Life Insurance
for Rs 6687 crore?
1) HDFC Life Insurance
2) Bharti AXA Life Insurance
3) Max Life Insurance
4) Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance
5) SBI Life Insurance
Answer- 1) HDFC Life Insurance
Explanation:
HDFC Life Insurance Company acquired 100% share capital of Exide Life Insurance Company for a
total cash consideration of Rs 6687 crore. This is the biggest insurance deal in India.
About HDFC Life Insurance Company(HDFC Life):
MD & CEO- Vibha Padalkar
Headquarters- Mumbai, Maharashtra
SPORTS
19. Identify the point(s) that are correctly related to ASBC Asian Youth & Junior Boxing
Championship 2021.
A) ASBC Asian Youth & Junior Boxing Championship 2021 held together for the 1st ever time at
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
B) India won a total of 6 Gold medals & 8 Gold Medals in the Asian Youth Boxing Championship
2021 & 2021 ASBC Junior Boxing Championship respectively.
C) India’s Mahi Raghav was named as the ‘Best Boxer’ in the Junior Girls Category.
1) Both B & C
2) Both A & C
3) Both A & B
4) Only B
5) Only C
Explanation:
i. ASBC Asian Youth & Junior Boxing Championship 2021 held together at Abu Dhabi, United Arab
Emirates.
ii. India won a total of 6 Gold medals & 8 Gold Medals in the Asian Youth Boxing Championship 2021 &
2021 ASBC Junior Boxing Championship respectively.
iii. India’s Mahi Raghav was named as the ‘Best Boxer’ in the Junior Girls Category.
OBITUARY
20. In September 2021, Chandan Mitra, former Rajya Sabha MP & a senior journalist passed
away. He was the Editor and Managing Director of which newspaper?
1) Sudharma Sanskrit Daily
2) Tamil Murasu
3) Pioneer

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4) Divya Bhaskar
5) Kannada Prabha Daily
Answer- 3) Pioneer
Explanation:
Chandan Mitra, former Rajya Sabha MP & a senior journalist passed away. He served as the Editor and
Managing Director of the Pioneer newspaper, Delhi.
21. In September 2021, Jacques Rogge passed away. He was the former President of which
international body?
1) Badminton World Federation
2) International Olympic Committee
3) World Archery Federation
4) International Shooting Sport Federation
5) International Cricket Council
Answer- 2) International Olympic Committee
Explanation:
Former International Olympic Committee President Jacques Rogge passed away in Deinze,
Belgium. He served as the President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for 12 Years.
BOOKS AND AUTHORS
22. Who compiled the book titled “Haryana Environment and Pollution Code”?
1) Aravind Adiga
2) Sundeep Mishra
3) Manu Joseph
4) Arun Shourie
5) Dheera Khandelwal
Answer- 5) Dheera Khandelwal
Explanation:
Manohar Lal Khattar, CM of Haryana, released the new book titled “Haryana Environment and
Pollution Code” compiled by former IAS officer and poet Dheera Khandelwal.
STATE NEWS
23. Name the state that recently (in Sept’ 21) launched an electronic Inner Line Permit (e-ILP)
platform for monitoring entry, exit & tracking of visitors.
1) Meghalaya
2) Uttarakhand
3) West Bengal
4) Manipur
5) Assam
Answer- 4) Manipur
Explanation:
CM of Manipur, Nongthombam Biren Singh, launched an electronic Inner Line permit (e-ILP)
platform at Imphal, Jiribam and Mao. It will monitor the entry, exit and tracking of visitors to the state
under the Manipur Inner Line Permit Rules, 2019.

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24. Which state government launched (in Sept' 21) ‘Mission Vatsalya’ to benefit women who lost
their husbands due to Covid-19?
1) Maharashtra
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Assam
5) Uttar Pradesh
Answer- 1) Maharashtra
Explanation:
The Ministry of Women and Child Development of Maharashtra launched “Mission Vatsalya” with an
objective to serve around 18 benefits, schemes, services to the women who lost their husband due to
Covid-19.
CA STATIC GK
25. Who is the current (in Sept’ 21) Managing Director of Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing
Federation also known as ‘AMUL’?
1) Moses Chalai
2) RS Sodhi
3) Punit Pathak
4) Suneet Sharma
5) Achal Khare
Answer- 2) RS Sodhi
Explanation:
About Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation(GCMMF):
GCMMF, also known as AMUL, was established in 1973.
Managing Director – RS Sodhi
Headquarter – Anand, Gujarat
26. As per the Sipri report, Which country is the largest arms supplier to India (as of Sep '21)?
1) Israel
2) United States
3) Japan
4) Russia
5) United Kingdom
Answer- 4) Russia
Explanation:
As per Sipri report, around 49% of India’s arms is imported from Russia.
27. Match the following Apps & Web Portals with their respective Ministries.
i. Mpeda a. Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
ii. e-Nam b. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers
iii. mParivahan c. Ministry of Education
iv. ePathshala d. Ministry of Commerce & Industry
1) i-d, ii-b, iii-a, iv-c
2) i-d, ii-c, iii-a, iv-b

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3) i-d, ii-b, iii-c, iv-a
4) i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b
5) i-a, ii-c, iii-d, iv-b
Answer- 1) i-d, ii-b, iii-a, iv-c
Explanation:
Apps & Web Portals Ministries
Mpeda Ministry of Commerce & Industry
eNAM Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers
mParivahan Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
ePathshala Ministry of Education
28. In August 2021, The first commercial flight landed on the easternmost tip,Tezu in the Lohit
district of Arunachal Pradesh. When was India's Regional Connectivity Scheme - 'UDAN'
launched?
1) 2012
2) 2014
3) 2015
4) 2016
5) 2018
Answer- 4) 2016
Explanation:
UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik) is a regional airport development and "Regional Connectivity
Scheme" launched on 21st October 2016 under the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
29. State Bank of India recently (in Aug’ 21) opened a floating ATM at Dal Lake in Srinagar. Who
is the current chairman of SBI?
1) Lingam Venkat Prabhakar
2) Hasmukh Adhia
3) Dinesh Kumar Khara
4) Atanu Kumar Das
5) Matam Venkata Rao
Answer- 3) Dinesh Kumar Khara
Explanation:
About SBI (State Bank of India):
Founded– July 1, 1955 as SBI
Chairman– Dinesh Kumar Khara
30. In August 2021, Ladakh got its World's Highest Altitude Movie Theatre at an altitude of
11,562 feet. Which one of the following is the largest lake in Ladakh?
1) Chandra Taal
2) Spanggur Tso
3) Tso Kar
4) Tso Moriri
5) Pangong Tso

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Answer- 5) Pangong Tso
Explanation:
Pangong Tso or Pangong Lake is the largest lake in Ladakh. It is 134 km long & being identified under
the Ramsar Convention as a wetland of international importance.



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NATIONAL AFFAIRS
1. Which country recently (in Sept’ 21) signed an MoU with Nepal for USD 36 million worth
reconstruction project towards reinstating the damage caused by the 2015 Nepal earthquake?
1) Bhutan
2) Bangladesh
3) China
4) India
5) Russia
Answer- 4) India
Explanation:
India signed an MoU with Nepal for the reconstruction of 14 cultural heritage and 103 health sector
projects across different districts of Nepal, which were damaged by the 2015 earthquake (also known
as the Gorkha earthquake). The projects will be reconstructed at a cost of USD 36 million.
2. Name the organization(s) that signed (in Sept’ 21) an MoU with National e-Governance
Division to establish Cyber Lab for Online Capacity Building Programme.
1) Nelsar University of Law
2) National Law University, Delhi
3) National Law Institute University, Bhopal
4) Both 1 & 3
5) Both 2 & 3
Answer- 5) Both 2 & 3
Explanation:
The National e-Governance Division under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
signed an MoU with National Law University(NLU), Delhi & National Law Institute University (NLIU),
Bhopal to establish a Cyber Lab.
3. Which organization recently (in Sept’ 21) signed an MoU with Indian Council of Agriculture
Research (ICAR)- Indian Institute of Millet Research to boost exports?
1) Organic Farming Association of India
2) Food Corporation of India
3) APEDA
4) FSSAI
5) NITI Aayog
Answer- 3) APEDA
Explanation:
The Agricultural and Processed Food Product Export Development Authority (APEDA) signed an MoU
with Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR)- Indian Institute of Millet Research to boost
exports.

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4. Identify the point(s) that are correctly related to the 16th Sustainability Summit 2021 of the
Confederation of Indian Industry.
A) Indian is the Number 1 agricultural produce exporter in the world.
B) An Agriculture Infrastructure Fund of Rs 1 lakh crore was created to make agriculture
profitable for small and medium farmers.
C) India became the 1st Asian country to develop a plastics pact named - "India Plastic Pact",
developed by World-Wide Fund for Nature-India & CII
1) Both A & B
2) Only A
3) Only B
4) Only C
5) Both B & C
Explanation:
i. India is one of the top 10 countries of agricultural produce exporters.
ii. An Agriculture Infrastructure Fund of Rs 1 lakh crore was created to make agriculture profitable
for small and medium farmers.
iii. India became the 1st Asian country to develop a plastics pact named - "India Plastic Pact",
developed by World-Wide Fund for Nature-India & CII
5. Name the Drone System that is set to be purchased by the Indian Army under its recent
(Sep'v21) agreement signed between India's Alpha Design & Israel's Elbit Security Systems.
1) HELMA-P
2) CH-5
3) Predator B
4) SkyStriker
5) SkyGuardian
Answer- 4) SkyStriker
Explanation:
Indian Army signed a Rs. 100 crore worth contract with the Joint Venture between India’s Alpha
Design & Israel’s Elbit Security Systems, for the procurement of over 100 – ‘SkyStrikers’.
i. SkyStrikers also known as Suicide Drones are capable of performing surveillance activities and
known for their precision of attacking targets.
6. Name the Ministry that organised (in Sept’ 21) “Mera Watan, Mera Chaman”, “Mushaira”and
“Kavi Sammelan” in New Delhi as a part of “Amrit Mahotsav” of 75 years of India’s Independence.
2) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
3) Ministry of Rural Development
4) Ministry of Women and Child Development
5) Ministry for Minority Affairs
Answer- 5) Ministry for Minority Affairs
Explanation:
The Minister for Minority Affairs organised “Mera Watan, Mera Chaman”, “Mushaira”and “Kavi
Sammelan” in New Delhi. The Programmes were launched by Union Minister of Minority Affairs,
Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi.

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7. Which organization launched (in Sept’ 21) “Ayush Aapke Dwar” Campaign by distributing
medicinal plants to staff?
1) NITI Aayog
2) Pharmacy Council of India
3) Ministry of AYUSH
4) Apollo Hospitals
Answer- 3) Ministry of AYUSH
Explanation:
The Ministry of Ayush launched the “Ayush Aapke Dwar” Campaign from Ayush Bhawan by
distributing medicinal plants to staff. The campaign aims to distribute medicinal plant sapling to 75 lakh
households across India in 1 year.
8. As per the ‘Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022’, _________ was on the top in
India while __________topped the list worldwide for the 6th consecutive year.
1) IISc Bangalore; Stanford University
2) IISc Bangalore; University of Oxford
3) IIT-Madras; Stanford University
4) IIT-Madras; University of Oxford
5) IIT- Ropar; University of Oxford
Answer- 2) IISc Bangalore; University of Oxford
Explanation:
As per the ‘Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022’,was ranked as the top Indian
University, while University of Oxford, UK topped the list worldwide for the 6th consecutive year.
9. How many Indians are exposed to poor air quality due to sand & dust storms as per the "Sand
and Dust Storms Risk Assessment in Asia and the Pacific" report released by UN-ESCAP?
1) 50 Million
2) 100 Million
3) 400 Million
4) 500 Million
5) 250 Million
Answer- 4) 500 Million
Explanation:
The Asian and Pacific Centre for the Development of Disaster Information Management (APDIM) & the
regional institution of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN-
ESCAP) released the report "Sand and Dust Storms Risk Assessment in Asia and the Pacific".
i. Over 500 million Indians are exposed to poor air quality due to sand and dust storms.
10. Which of the following point(s) are correct as per the ‘World Social Protection Report 2020-
22?
A) It was released by the United Nations Children’s Fund.
B) As per the finding of the report, around 38% of the global population did not have any kind of
social security.

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C) Around 26.4% of children worldwide receive a social protection benefit & 45% of women with
newborns worldwide receive a cash maternity benefit.
1) Only C
2) Only B
3) Only A
4) Both B & C
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 1) Only C
Explanation:
i. It was released by the International Labour Organization.
ii. As per the finding of the report, around 53.1% of the global population did not have any kind of social
security.
iii. Around 26.4% of children worldwide receive a social protection benefit & 45% of women with
newborns worldwide receive a cash maternity benefit.
11. Which Organization recently (in Sept’ 21) became a signatory of the United Nations Global
Compact?
1) Sai Life Sciences
2) PRA Health Sciences
3) Labcorp Drug Development
4) Syneos Health
5) IQVIA
Answer- 1) Sai Life Sciences
Explanation:
Sai Life Sciences, a leading global Contract Research, Development & Manufacturing Organization
(CRO/ CDMO), became a signatory of the world’s largest sustainability initiative, United Nations Global
Compact (UNGC).
12. Which is the only Indian PSU to win the prestigious global “Association for Talent
Development (ATD) 2021 BEST Award”?
1) Steel Authority of India Limited
2) Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Limited
3) Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited
4) Power Grid Corporation of India Limited
5) NTPC Limited
Answer- 4) Power Grid Corporation of India Limited
Explanation:
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited, a Maharatna Central Public Sector Undertaking under
Ministry of Power won the prestigious global “Association for Talent Development (ATD) 2021 BEST
Award”

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13. Identify the organization that was honoured with the prestigious ‘Dun & Bradstreet
Corporate Award’ for 2021 under the category of Best Growth Performance- Power.
1) National Thermal Power Corporation Limited
2) Dakshinanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited
3) Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited
4) Uttarakhand Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited
5) Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited
Answer- 3) Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited
Explanation:
Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Ltd (SJVN) has got the prestigious ‘Dun & Bradstreet Corporate Award’ for
2021 under the category of Best Growth Performance- Power. Theme of the Event was– ” Laying the
Foundation for an Environmental, Social and Governance- Ready Corporate India”.
14. Who was appointed (in Sept’ 21) as the Managing Director of Solar Energy Corporation of
India?
1) Sanjay Rai
2) Suman Sharma
3) Matam Venkata Rao
4) Padmaja Chunduru
5) Gurdeep Singh
Answer- 2) Suman Sharma
Explanation:
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) had appointed Suman Sharma as the Managing
Director (MD) of Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI).
About Solar Energy Corporation of India ltd (SECI):
Headquarter– New Delhi
15. Who was/were recently (in Sept’ 21) appointed as the Brand Ambassador(s) of Equitas Small
Finance Bank?
1) Rani Rampal
2) Smriti Mandhana
3) Mithali Raj
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 2 & 3
Explanation:
Equitas Small Finance Bank had appointed Indian Women’s hockey player Rani Rampal and Indian
women’s cricketer Smriti Mandhana as its brand ambassadors.
i. Smriti Mandhana was recognised as the Best Women’s International Cricketer by the Board of
Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

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16. Name the organization that acquired (in Sept’ 21) 57.06% stake in Strand Life Sciences for Rs
393 crores.
1) Sokariba International Ventures Limited
2) Indorama International Ventures Limited
3) Tata Strategic Business Ventures Limited
4) Royal Bank Venture Limited
5) Reliance Strategic Business Ventures Limited
Answer- 5) Reliance Strategic Business Ventures Limited
Explanation:
Reliance Industries Limited’s subsidiary – Reliance Strategic Business Ventures Limited (RSBVL)
acquired 57.06% stake in Strand Life Sciences for Rs 393 crores.
17. Which Insurance Company recently (in Sept' 21) got the approval from IRDAI for the
acquisition Bharti Axa General Insurance?
1) HDFC Life Insurance
2) ICICI Lombard General Insurance
3) Manipal Cigna Health Insurance
4) Max Bupa Health Insurance
5) Acko General Insurance
Answer- 2) ICICI Lombard General Insurance
Explanation:
India’s largest private sector general insurer, ICICI Lombard got the final in-principle approval from
Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India(IRDAI) for the acquisition Bharti Axa
General Insurance.
About ICICI Lombard
CEO: Bhargav Dasgupta
Headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra
18. Recently (in Sept’ 21) through Open Market Acquisition Life Insurance Corporation picked up
around 3.9% stakes of which bank?
1) Punjab and Sind Bank
2) Axis Bank
3) United Bank of India
4) Bandhan Bank
5) Bank of India
Answer- 5) Bank of India
Explanation:
Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India had picked up around 3.9% stakes (around 159007791
shares) of Bank of India through Open Market Acquisition in September 2021.
About Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India:
Established in 1956.
Chairman– MR Kumar
Headquarters- Mumbai, Maharashtra

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19. Identify the company that designed & developed Hansa New Generation aircraft which
successfully made its maiden flight recently in September 2021.
1) Defence Research and Development Organisation
2) Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd
3) CSIR- National Aerospace Laboratories
4) Bharat Electronics
5) Indian Space Research Organisation
Answer- 3) CSIR- National Aerospace Laboratories, Bengaluru
Explanation:
CSIR- National Aerospace Laboratories, Bengaluru, Karnataka designed & developed Hansa New
Generation aircraft which successfully made its maiden flight & all flight parameters were found
normal.
i. The project director of HANSA is Abbani Rinku.
IMPORTANT DAYS
20. The Union Ministry of Women and Child Development (WCD) decided to celebrate the
‘Poshan Maah’ across India.
Which of the following point(s) are correctly related to this initiative?
A) ‘Poshan Maah 2021’ will be celebrated across India throughout the month of September under
the Poshan Abhiyan & the theme is “Thematic Poshan Maah”.
B) The Minister of WCD inaugurated ‘Poshan 2.0’ to prevent any backsliding of nutrition
indicators.
C) ‘NUTRI GARDEN’ was inaugurated at All India Institute of Ayurveda, New Delhi to mark the
beginning of Poshan Maah 2021.
1) Only A & B
2) Only B & C
3) Only A & C
4) All A, B & C
5) Only A
Explanation:
i. ‘Poshan Maah 2021’ will be celebrated across India throughout the month of September under the
Poshan Abhiyan & the theme is “Thematic Poshan Maah”.
ii. The Minister of WCD inaugurated ‘Poshan 2.0’ to prevent any backsliding of nutrition indicators.
iii. ‘NUTRI GARDEN’ was inaugurated at All India Institute of Ayurveda, New Delhi to mark the
beginning of Poshan Maah 2021.

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STATE NEWS
21. Which Renewable Energy Company received a Letter of Award by the CM of Madhya
Pradesh, Shivraj Singh Chauhan for developing the 325 MW Solar Power Project in Rewa Ultra
Mega Solar Limited at Shajapur Solar Park?
1) ReNew Power
2) Tata Power Solar
3) Adani Green Energy Limited
4) Torrent Power
5) NTPC- Renewable Energy Limited
Answer- 5) NTPC- Renewable Energy Limited
Explanation:
NTPC (National Thermal Power Corporation Limited)- Renewable Energy Limited received a Letter of
Award from the CM of Madhya Pradesh, Shivraj Singh Chauhan for developing a 325 MW Solar
Power Project.
About National Thermal Power Corporation Limited(NTPC)
CMD- Gurdeep Singh
Headquarters- New Delhi, Delhi
22. Which Organisation recently (in Sept’ 21) signed an MoU with the Union Territory of Ladakh
for construction & upgradation of its road network?
1) National Highways Authority of India
2) Border Roads Organisation
3) Institute of Road Traffic Education
4) Indian Academy of Highway Engineers
5) IIT Roorkee
Answer- 2) Border Roads Organisation
Explanation:
UT of Ladakh signed an MoU with the Border Roads Organisation for construction & upgradation of
its road network.
i. In August, BRO constructed the World’s highest motorable pass at Umling La Pass in eastern
Ladakh at an altitude of 19,300 feet.
CA STATIC GK
23. The United Nations declares 2023 as the International Year of ___________.
1) Fruits and Vegetables
2) Elimination of Child Labour
3) Creative Economy for Sustainable Development
4) Peace and Trust
5) Millets
Answer- 5) Millets
Explanation:
The UN declares 2023 as the International Year of Millets. Millets are a group of highly variable small-
seeded grasses, widely grown around the world as cereal crops or grains for fodder and human food.

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24. Who is the current (in Sept’ 21) MD and CEO of Equitas Small Finance Bank?
1) Sanjay Agarwal
2) Nitin Chugh
3) K. Paul Thomas
4) Ajay Kanwal
5) Vasudevan Pathangi Narasimhan
Answer- 5) Vasudevan Pathangi Narasimhan
Explanation:
About Equitas Small Finance Bank:
MD and CEO– Vasudevan Pathangi Narasimhan
Headquarters- Chennai, Tamil Nadu
25. Identify the point that is NOT correct with respect to the Union Minister and their ministry.
A) Dharmendra Pradhan - Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
B) Giriraj Singh - Ministry of Panchayati Raj
C) Virendra Kumar- Ministry of AYUSH
D) Narayan Tatu Rane- Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
E) Bhupender Yadav - Ministry of Coal
1) Only A & E
2) Only C
3) Only E
4) Only B & E
5) Only C & E
Answer- 5) Only C & E
Explanation:
Ministry Union Minister
Dharmendra Pradhan Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Giriraj Singh Ministry of Panchayati Raj

Sarbananda Sonowal Ministry of AYUSH
Narayan Tatu Rane Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
Prahlad Joshi Ministry of Coal
26. Who is the current (in Sept’ 21) Director-General of the International Labour Organization?
1) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
2) Guy Ryder
3) David Malpass
4) Henrietta H. Fore
5) Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
Answer- 2) Guy Ryder
Explanation:
About International Labour Organization (ILO):
Headquarters – Geneva, Switzerland
Director-General – Guy Ryder
Member Countries – 187 member States

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27. As of September 2021, the FDI limit in the insurance sector is ________.
1) 49%
2) 24%
3) 74%
4) 100%
5) 59%
Answer- 3) 74%
Explanation:
Parliament on March 22 passed the Insurance Amendment Bill 2021 to increase the Foreign Direct
Investment (FDI) limit in the insurance sector to 74% from 49%.
28. A claim under a life policy shall be paid or be disputed, within_______ from the date of receipt
of all relevant papers and clarifications required.
1) 3 days
2) 7 Days
3) 15 Days
4) 30 Days
5) 45 Days
Answer- 4) 30 Days
Explanation:
As per IRDA (Protection of Policyholders Interest) Regulations, 2002, a claim under a life policy shall be
paid or be disputed within 30 days from the date of receipt of all relevant papers and clarifications
required.
29. In September 2021, Nine new judges administered oath of office by CJI N V Ramana taking its
strength to 33. With these appointments, who can become the first woman CJI in September
2027?
1) Justice B V Nagarathna
2) Justice Hima Kohli
3) Justices Indira Banerjee
4) Justice Bela M Trivedi
5) Justice Anna Chandy
Answer- 1) Justice B V Nagarathna
Explanation:
Justice B V Nagarathna, the daughter of former CJI E S Venkataramiah, is in line to become the first
woman CJI in September 2027.
30. In August 2021, The ancient Gartang Gali wooden bridge was reopened near the Indo-China
Border for tourists after 59 years. Where is the Gartang Gali wooden bridge located?
1) Sikkim
3) Ladakh
4) Uttarakhand
5) Himachal Pradesh
Answer- 4) Uttarakhand

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Explanation:
The Ancient Gartang Gali wooden bridge is located at Nelong valley of Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi
district.



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NATIONAL AFFAIRS
1. Name the bilateral Maritime exercise that was held (in Sept’ 21) between the Indian Navy and
Republic of Singapore Navy in South China Sea.
1) Exercise Shield
2) Shared Destiny 2021
3) Bright Star 2021
4) CORPAT 2021
5) SIMBEX 2021
Answer- 5) SIMBEX 2021
Explanation:
‘SIMBEX 2021‘was held between the Indian Navy and Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) in the
southern edge of the South China Sea. It was hosted by RSN as ‘at sea only’. INS Ranvijay, INS Kiltan &
INS Kora participated in the exercise.
About Singapore:
Capital– Singapore
Prime Minister– Lee Hsien Loong
2. Which of the following point(s) are correctly related to the “Karbi Anglong
Agreement/Memorandum of Settlement” 2021?
A) This agreement was signed between the Arunachal Pradesh Government & Karbi Anglong
Autonomous Council.
B) Rs 1,000 crore will be invested by the government for development of the Karbi Anglong area
in the next 5 years.
C) Karbi Anglong is an autonomous district under the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution.
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only C
4) Both B & C
5) Both A & C
Explanation:
i. This agreement was signed between the Assam Government & Karbi Anglong Autonomous
Council.
ii. Rs 1,000 crore will be invested by the government for development of the Karbi Anglong area in
the next 5 years.
iii. Karbi Anglong is an autonomous district under the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution.
3. Identify the organization that recently (in Sept’ 21) launched its 24×7 website to offer Earth
Science Courses digitally.
1) National Centre for Earth Science Studies, Thiruvananthapuram
2) Department of Earth Sciences, IIT Roorkee
3) Geological Survey of India Training Institute, Hyderabad
4) Department of Earth Sciences, IIT Bombay

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5) Council of Scientific & Industrial Research, New Delhi
Answer- 3) Geological Survey of India Training Institute, Hyderabad
Explanation:
The Geological Survey of India Training Institute (GSITI), Hyderabad, launched its 24×7 Website to
offer round the clock accessibility to various online courses on earth sciences to its stakeholders.
4. Which organisation recently (in Aug’ 21) organised a 2-day long - ‘SVEEP’ Consultation
Workshop?
1) Finance Commission
2) National Commission for Scheduled Tribes
3) Comptroller and Auditor General of India
4) Election Commission of India
5) Union Public Service Commission
Answer- 4) Election Commission of India
Explanation:
Election Commission of India organised a 2-day long ‘SVEEP (Systematic Voters’ Education and
Electoral Participation)’ Consultation Workshop to plan voter & booth centric strategies and also to
guide new voters on ethical voting.
i. Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra, participated in the event
5. In September 2021, PM Narendra Modi virtually addressed the 6th Eastern Economic Forum
(EEF).
Identify the statement(s) that are correctly related to this event.
A) Hardeep Singh Puri led the Indian delegation that attend the meeting, that was held under the
theme, "Opportunities for the Far East in a World under Transformation"
B) The 6th Eastern Economic Forum 2021 was held in New Delhi, India.
C) ONGC Videsh Ltd & Indian Oil Corporation both signed an MoU with Russia’s Gazprom in the
hydrocarbon sector.
1) Only A & B
2) Only B & C
3) Only A & C
4) All A, B & C
5) Only A
Answer- 3) Only A & C
Explanation:
i. Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri attended the meeting under the
theme ‘Opportunities for the Far East in a World under Transformation’.
ii. The 6th Eastern Economic Forum 2021 was held in Vladivostok, Russia.
iii. ONGC Videsh Ltd & Indian Oil Corporation both signed an MoU with Russia’s Gazprom in the
hydrocarbon sector.

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6. In September, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on his international visit, attended
2021's Bled Strategic Forum that was held in _________ & also signed a cooperation agreement in
the field of______ with Denmark.
1) Slovenia; Dam Rehabilitation
2) Slovenia; Health
3) Croatia; Dam Rehabilitation
4) Croatia; Health
5) Denmark; Water Management
Answer- 2) Slovenia; Health
Explanation:
India’s External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar attended the 2021 Bled Strategic Forum held in
Slovenia & signed a cooperation agreement in the field of Health with Denmark while visiting the 3
European countries Slovenia, Croatia & Denmark. He had a meeting with Croatian PM Andrej
Plenković.
i. Denmark is the only country with which India is having a green strategic partnership.
7. Identify the statement(s) that are correctly related to the ‘International Army Games – 2021’ &
Indian Defense deals signed in September 2021.
A) Indian Army participated in the 7th edition of the International Army Games that were hosted
by the United States of America.
B) India is set to purchase 70,000 AK-203 assault rifles from Russia.
C) Russia announced the delivery of the 1st Krivak or Talwar Class stealth frigates by mid-2023.
1) Only A & B
2) Only B & C
3) Only A & C
4) All A, B & C
5) Only A
Answer- 2) Only B & C
Explanation:
i. The Indian Army participated in the 7th edition of the International Army Games that were hosted
by Russia.
ii. India is set to purchase 70,000 AK-203 assault rifles from Russia.
iii. Russia announced the delivery of the 1st Krivak or Talwar Class stealth frigates by mid-2023.
8. Which Indian Naval Ship participated in the 1st ever Maritime Partnership Exercise held
between the Indian Navy & Moroccan Navy (in Sept’ 21)?
1) INS Trishul
2) INS Tabar
3) INS Sahyadri
4) INS Mysore
5) INS Kolkata
Answer- 2) INS Tabar
Explanation:
The Indian Navy conducted the 1st ever Maritime Partnership Exercise with the Moroccan Navy. INS
Tabar, the 3rd warship of the Talwar class frigate built in Russia, participated in the exercise.

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i. Egypt Army hosted the joint military exercise ‘Bright Star 2021’, the largest multinational military
training in the Middle East. 21 countries participated in the exercise including the US, UAE etc.
9. Name joint Military exercise that was held between China, Pakistan, Mongolia & Thailand (in
Sept’ 21) to work on multinational peacekeeping live exercises.
1) Exercise Shield
2) Shared Destiny 2021
3) Bright Star 2021
4) CORPAT 2021
5) SIMBEX 2021
Answer- 2) Shared Destiny 2021
Explanation:
“Shared Destiny-2021”- a joint Military exercise that was held between China, Pakistan, Mongolia &
Thailand to work on multinational peacekeeping live exercises, in line with the United Nations –
“Action for Peacekeeping”.
BANKING AND FINANCE
10. Which organization recently (in Sept’ 21) approved a USD 150 million loan for Urban Housing
Projects in Tamil Nadu?
1) World Bank
2) Asian Development Bank
3) International Monetary Fund
4) New Development Bank
5) European Investment Bank
Answer- 2) Asian Development Bank
Explanation:
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 150 million loan for building sustainable
housing projects for Urban Poor in Tamil Nadu. The ADB is providing assistance to the USD 1.5 million
Technical Assistance grant from its Technical Assistant Special Fund.
11. Who won the “Behler Turtle Conservation Award 2021” for bringing 3 critically endangered
turtle conservation species back from the edge of extinction?
1) Imran Ali
2) Samit K Brahamachari
3) Lalji Singh
4) Shyam Swarup Agarwal
5) Shailendra Singh
Answer- 5) Shailendra Singh
Explanation:
Indian biologist Shailendra Singh won “2021 Behler Turtle Conservation Award” also known as
‘’Nobel Prize for Turtle Conservation” for bringing 3 critically endangered turtle conservation species
back from the edge of extinction.

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i. These species are red-crowned roofed turtle (Batagur kachuga), northern river terrapin (Batagur
baska), and black softshell turtle (Nilssonia nigricans).
12. Which state recently (in Sept’ 21) named Olympic Medalist Lovlina Borgohain as the brand
ambassador of the “Samagra Sikhsha Abhiyan”?
1) Gujarat
2) Uttarakhand
3) Assam
5) Himachal Pradesh
Answer- 3) Assam
Explanation:
On the occasion of the 60th Teacher’s Day. The State Education Minister of Assam, Ranoj Pegu appointed
Olympian Lovlina Borgohain as the brand ambassador of the “Samagra Sikhsha Abhiyan” (SSA) in the
state of Assam.
i. Lovlina Borgohain won the Bronze medal in the 2020 Tokyo summer Olympic under 69kg category.
13. Who recently (in Sept’ 21) got elected to the board of directors of the International Legal
Assistance Consortium?
1) Prashant Kumar
2) KK Venugopal
3) Gopal Subramaniam
4) C. Aryama Sundaram
5) K.T. S. Tulsi
Answer- 1) Prashant Kumar
Explanation:
Prashant Kumar, President of the Bar Association of India was unanimously elected to the board of
directors of the International Legal Assistance Consortium (ILAC). He became the 2nd Asian to serve
on the board of directors of ILAC.
About International Legal Assistance Consortium (ILAC):
President– Elizabeth Howe, United Kingdom
Headquarters– Enskede, Sweden
ENVIRONMENT
14. Where did researchers discover a new species of Gecko Named ‘Hemiphyllodactylus Goensis’
in September 2021?
1) Chandigarh
2) Maharashtra
3) Kerala
4) Pondicherry
5) Goa
Answer- 5) Goa

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Explanation:
Scientists of the Department of Zoology, Goa University & the Thackeray Wildlife Foundation, Mumbai
discovered a new species of slender gecko in Goa. It was given a scientific name after Goa –
‘Hemiphyllodactylus goaensis’.
i. It is the smallest known species of the Hemiphyllodactylus genus.
SPORTS
15. In September 2021, _________ won the “2021 Formula 1 Heineken Dutch Grand Prix”.
1) Max Verstappen
2) Sebastian Vettel
3) Lewis Hamilton
4) Valtteri Bottas
5) Sergio Perez
Answer- 1) Max Verstappen
Explanation:
Red Bull Racing Honda’s Max Verstappen from the Netherlands won the “2021 Formula 1(F1)
Heineken Dutch Grand Prix”. Max Verstappen gained 3 points ahead of the defending world champion
Lewis Hamilton who finished the race in 2nd.
i. The F1 Championships are organised by Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA).
OBITUARY
16. In September 2021, Vasoo Paranjape passed away. He belongs to which sport?
1) Football
2) Wrestling
3) Cricket
4) Tennis
5) Hockey
Answer- 3) Cricket
Explanation:
Former Indian cricketer and renowned coach, Vasoo Paranjape passed away. His son Jatin co-
authored a book along with cricket journalist Anand Vasu based on the life story of Vasudeo Paranjape
titled ‘Cricket Drona: For the Love of Vasoo Paranjape’.
17. In September 2021, Keshav Desiraju passed away. He played an important role during the
drafting of which constitutional bill?
1) Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill, 2019
2) The Instant Triple Talaq Bill, 2019
3) The Payment of Gratuity Bill 2017
4) The Code on Wages, 2019
5) Mental Healthcare Bill, 2016
Answer- 5) Mental Healthcare Bill, 2016

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Explanation:
Keshav Desiraju, former Union Health Secretary and grandson of former first President of India Dr.
Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, passed away. He played an important role during the drafting of the
Mental Healthcare Bill, 2016.
i. Keshav Desiraju had written a book on legendary Carnatic singer M.S. Subbulakshmi, titled of “Gifted
Voice: The Life and Art of M.S. Subbulakshmi”.
BOOKS AND AUTHORS
18. Who authored the book “Bullets Over Bombay: Satya and the Hindi Film Gangster”?
1) Aravind Adiga
2) Sundeep Mishra
3) Manu Joseph
4) Uday Bhatia
5) Ashok Chakravarti
Answer- 4) Uday Bhatia
Explanation:
The new book titled ‘Bullets Over Bombay: Satya and the Hindi Film Gangster’ authored by Film
Critic Uday Bhatia, details the making of Ram Gopal Varma’s 1998 film ‘Satya’.
IMPORTANT DAYS
19. When is the ‘International Day of Charity’ observed by the United Nations?
1) 3rd September
2) 4th September
3) 5th September
4) 6th September
5) 7th September
Answer- 3) 5th September
Explanation:
The UN's International Day of Charity is annually observed across the globe on 5th September. The
first International Day of Charity was observed on 5th September 2013.
i. The day also commemorates the death anniversary of Nobel laureate Mother Teresa of Calcutta.
20. ____________ is annually observed as ‘National Teachers Day’ across India to commemorate the
birth anniversary of____________.
1) 7th September; Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan
2) 6th September; Rajendra Prasad
4) 5th September; Rajendra Prasad
Answer- 5) 5th September; Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan
Explanation:
National Teachers day is annually observed across India on 5th September to commemorate the birth
anniversary of the respected teacher and prolific statesman Bharat Ratna awardee Dr Sarvapalli
Radhakrishnan.

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i. President Ram Nath Kovind presented the National Teachers Awards 2021 to the 44 teachers.
ii.‘Shikshak Parv 2021’ will also be celebrated from 5th to 17th September across India.
STATE NEWS
21. Which state recently (in Sept’ 21) signed an MoU with the American Chamber of Commerce in
India to promote investment & enhance ease of doing business for the US member companies?
1) Punjab
2) Maharashtra
3) Assam
4) Haryana
5) Gujarat
Answer- 1) Punjab
Explanation:
The Punjab state government signed an MoU with the American Chamber of Commerce in India
(Amcham India) during the virtual 29th annual general meeting of the Amcham India. It will enhance
ease of doing business for the US member companies.
22. Identify the state/UT that recently (in Sept’ 21) signed 27 MoUs worth Rs 3307 crore with
various industrial organisations to generate employment opportunities.
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Himachal Pradesh
3) Odisha
4) Uttarakhand
5) Ladakh
Answer- 2) Himachal Pradesh
Explanation:
Himachal Pradesh signed 27 MoUs worth Rs 3307 crore with various industrial organisations which
are capable of providing direct and indirect employment opportunities to more than 15000 people.
23. Identify the state that recently (in Sept’ 21) launched “COVID-19 Affected Livelihood Support
Scheme”.
1) Tripura
2) Bihar
3) West Bengal
4) Manipur
5) Assam
Answer- 4) Manipur
Explanation:
CM of Manipur, N Biren Singh launched a ‘COVID-19 Affected Livelihood Support Scheme’ to
provide assistance to those who had been severely affected by the COVID-19 in the state.

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CA STATIC GK
24. Where is the Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary located?

1) Gujarat
2) Assam
3) Uttarakhand
5) Himachal Pradesh
Answer- 2) Assam
Explanation:
About Assam:
Governor– Jagdish Mukhi
Wildlife sanctuaries: Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary & Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary
25. Match the given Countries with their Capitals:

i. Slovenia a. Ulaanbaatar
ii. Croatia b. Copenhagen
iii. Denmark c. Zagreb
iv. Mongolia d. Ljubljana
1) i-c, ii-d, iii-b, iv-a
2) i-d, ii-c, iii-a, iv- b
3) i-d, ii-c, iii-b, iv-a
4) i-c, ii-d, iii-a, iv-b
5) i-a, ii-b, iii-d, iv-c
Answer- 3) i-d, ii-c, iii-b, iv-a
Explanation:
Country Capital
Slovenia Ljubljana
Croatia Zagreb
Denmark Copenhagen
Mongolia Ulaanbaatar
26. Mother Teresa was honoured with the Nobel Peace Prize for her work for bringing help to
suffering humanity in which year?
1) 1965
2) 1979
3) 2001
4) 1935
5) 1994
Answer- 2) 1979
Explanation:
In 1979, Mother Teresa was honoured with the Nobel Peace Prize for her work for bringing help to
suffering humanity. The government of India honoured her with Bharat Ratna India’s highest civilian
award in 1980 for Social work.

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27. Mutaz Essa Barshim & Gianmarco Tamberi decided to share the High Jump gold medal at
Tokyo 2020. Mutaz Essa Barshim belongs to which country?
1) Qatar
2) UAE
3) Oman
4) Italy
5) France
Answer- 1) Qatar
Explanation:
Mutaz Essa Barshim of Qatar and Gianmarco Tamberi of Italy decided against playing a jumpoff and
shared the Gold medal for men’s High Jump.
28. What is India's rank in the overall medal tally in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics?
1) 24th
2) 48th
3) 35th
4) 55th
5) 29th
Answer- 2) 48th
Explanation:
India finished 48th in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, best in four decades. India won a total of 7 medals-
(1 Gold, 2 Silver, 4 Bronze).
29. In August 2021, Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia approved a Rs 421 crore scheme
for the development of Jabalpur airport, Madhya Pradesh. The __________ is situated near the city of
Jabalpur.
1) Phantom Rock
2) Marble Rock
3) Mushroom Rock
4) Toad Rock
5) Kyllang Rock
Answer- 2) Marble Rock
Explanation:
The Marble Rocks is an area along the Narmada river in central India near the city of Jabalpur,
Madhya Pradesh.
30. Japan’s space agency aims to bring back soil samples from the Martian moon by 2029. Which
one of the following is the Longest river in Japan?
1) Tone River
2) Shinano River
3) Sumida River
4) Kinugawa River
5) Yangtze River
Answer- 2) Shinano River

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Explanation:
The Shinano River, also known as the Chikuma River in its upper reaches, is the longest and widest
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NATIONAL AFFAIRS
1. Which of the following point(s) are correctly related to the initiatives made during the
“National Level Meeting” that was conducted (in Sept’ 21) with all State Animal
Husbandry/Veterinary Ministers?
A) Parshottam Rupala chaired the meeting & launched a portal for the National Livestock
Mission, developed by SIDBI & Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying.
B) National Livestock Mission (MNL) & Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM) will have new
components of breeder farm entrepreneurs and fodder entrepreneurs.
C) 20% capital subsidy will be provided to the farm producer for increasing the production and
supply of high genetic merit heifers under RGM.
1) Only A & B
2) Only B & C
3) Only A & C
4) All A, B & C
5) Only A
Answer- 1) Only A & B
Explanation:
i. Parshottam Rupala chaired the meeting & launched a portal for the ‘National Livestock Mission’
that was developed by SIDBI & Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying.
ii. National Livestock Mission & Rashtriya Gokul Mission will have new components of breeder farm
entrepreneurs and fodder entrepreneurs.
iii. 50% capital subsidy will be provided to the farm producer for increasing the production and
supply of high genetic merit heifers under RGM.
2. Identify the correct point(s) that are correctly related to the “Shikshak Parv 2021”, addressed
by PM Narendra Modi.
A) Education Ministry launched Indian Sign Language Dictionary & Vidyanjali 2.0 were launched
for persons with hearing impairments & school development respectively.
B) NISHTHA 3.0 (National Initiative for School Heads’ and Teachers’ Holistic Advancement) was
initiated for NIPUN Bharat (ECCE to Class V).
C) National Digital Architecture i.e. N-DEAR will play a major role in eradicating inequality in
education and its modernization.
1) Only A & B
2) Only B & C
3) Only A & C
4) All A, B & C
5) Only A
Explanation:
i. Indian Sign Language Dictionary & Vidyanjali 2.0 were launched for persons with hearing
impairments & school development respectively.
ii. NISHTHA 3.0 (National Initiative for School Heads’ and Teachers’ Holistic Advancement) was
initiated for NIPUN Bharat (ECCE to Class V).

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iii. National Digital Architecture i.e. N-DEAR will play a major role in eradicating inequality in education
and its modernization.
• School Quality Assessment and Assurance Framework (SQAAF) was developed to introduce a
common scientific framework in education.
• The theme of the ‘Shikshak Parv-2021’ is “Quality and Sustainable Schools: Learnings from Schools
in India”
3. When the ‘Bail Pola festival’ was celebrated (in Sept’ 21) by the farmers to acknowledge the
importance of Oxen and Bulls in agriculture?
1) 4th September
2) 5th September
3) 6th September
4) 7th September
5) 8th September
Answer- 3) 6th September
Explanation:
‘Bail Pola festival’ or the Festival of cattle, is a thanksgiving festival celebrated by the farmers to
recognise the importance of oxen and bulls in agriculture. The Bail Pola is also celebrated as Pola
Amavasya.
i. Bail Pola festival 2021 is celebrated on 6th September.
4. Name the Indian Naval Ship(s) that conducted the Maritime Warfare exercise – “AUSINDEX 21”
with the Royal Australian Navy.
1) INS Shivalik
2) INS Kadmatt
3) INS Vikrant
4) Both 1 & 3
5) Both 1 & 2
Explanation:
Indian Navy and the Royal Australian Navy conducted the 4th Edition of biennial Maritime Warfare
exercise – “AUSINDEX 21”. INS Shivalik & Kadmatt, under the Command of Rear Admiral Tarun Sobti,
participated in the Naval exercise.
BANKING AND FINANCE
5. Which bank recently (in Sept’ 21) partnered with OneCard to launch a mobile-based credit
card - ‘Mobile First’?
1) HSBC Bank India
2) Citibank
3) SBM Bank India
4) Deutsche Bank India
5) DBS Bank
Answer- 3) SBM Bank India

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SBM Bank-India (State Bank of Mauritius) partnered with OneCard to launch a mobile-based credit
card namely ‘mobile-first’ which will be offered through an app. This credit card will be powered by a
slick, smart OneCard app.
SBM Bank (India):
MD & CEO– Sidharth Rath
Headquarter– Mumbai, Maharashtra
6. In September 2021, The Central Banks of Australia, Singapore, Malaysia and South Africa
launched Project_________under which they will use CBDCs for international settlements.
1) Balfour
2) Dunbar
3) Skanska
4) Sapore
5) Kallar
Answer- 2) Dunbar
Explanation:
The Central Banks of Australia, Singapore, Malaysia and South Africa launched ‘Project Dunbar’,
under which these quad banks will test the use of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) for
international settlements.
i. This project will be led by the Singapore Centre of Bank of International Settlements Innovation
Hub.
7. Which bank recently (in Sept’ 21) signed an MoU with National Small Industries Corporation to
offer credit support to the MSME sector?
2) Federal Bank
3) ICICI Bank
4) South Indian Bank
5) HDFC Bank
Answer- 5) HDFC Bank
Explanation:
HDFC Bank signed an MoU with National Small Industries Corporation to offer credit support to
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across the country.
About HDFC Bank:
Establishment – 1994
MD & CEO – Sashidhar Jagdishan
8. Identify the bank that recently (in Sept’ 21) partnered with ‘Fisdom’ to offer wealth
management services.
1) HDFC Bank
2) City Union Bank
3) Axis Bank
4) UCO Bank

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5) ICICI Bank
Answer- 4) UCO Bank
Explanation:
UCO Bank (United Commercial Bank) partnered with ‘Fisdom’, a financial sector company that
specializes in fund management, to offer wealth management services. UCO bank customers can now
make investments in Mutual Funds through its ‘mBanking Plus App’.
About UCO Bank:
MD & CEO – Atul Kumar Goel
Headquarter – Kolkata, West Bengal
9. Which organization recently (in Sept’ 21) partnered with ‘Innoviti’ to enable transactions
without Internet Connectivity?
1) PayPal
2) Maestro
3) Visa
4) Mastercard
5) American Express
Answer- 3) Visa
Explanation:
Visa has partnered with payment solutions firm Innoviti to enable the service of storing money in the
cards upto Rs 2,000. It will enable transactions without connectivity. RBI is also promoting this
initiative and urging other banks to come up with offline transaction facilities.
10. Which bank recently (in Sept’ 21) tied up with MAS Financial Services Limited for giving loans
to MSME?
2) HDFC Bank
3) Bandhan Bank
4) Bank of India
5) Bank of Maharashtra
Answer- 4) Bank of India
Explanation:
The Bank of India (BOI) entered into a co-lending arrangement with the MAS Financial Services
Limited for MSME to offer Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises(MSME) loans.
About Bank of India(BOI):
Managing Director & CEO– Atanu Kumar Das
Tagline– Relationship beyond banking
11. India’s GDP is expected to grow by _________in FY22 as per the report named ‘Global Macro
Outlook 2021-22’ released by Moody; while ________ projected India’s growth 10.5% for FY22.
1) 7.2%; Morgan Stanley
2) 8.8%; Fitch Ratings

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4) 9.6%; Fitch Ratings
Answer- 5) 9.6%; Morgan Stanley
Explanation:
The rating agency Moody in its August update to ‘Global Macro Outlook 2021-22’ projected India’s
growth for calendar year 2021 at 9.6% and 7% for 2022. G-20 collectively grew by 6.2% as a whole in
2021.
i. Morgan Stanley maintained its estimate of India GDP growth at 10.5% for FY22.
12. Name the Airport that won National Energy Leader 2021 & Excellent Energy Efficient Unit
2021 at the 22nd National Award Ceremony for ‘Excellence in Energy Management”.
1) Mumbai International Airport
2) Cochin International Airport
3) Delhi International Airport
4) Noida International Airport
5) Kempegowda International Airport
Answer- 3) Delhi International Airport
Explanation:
Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) led by GMR Group won 2 Confederation of Indian
Industry (CII) National Energy Leader 2021 & Excellent Energy Efficient Unit 2021 at the 22nd
National Award Ceremony for ‘Excellence in Energy Management” organised by CII Green Business
Centre.
13. Which company recently (in Sep '21) got approval from IRDAI for merging "First Policy
Insurance Brokers"?
1) AB Insurance Brokers Limited
2) Amicus Insurance Brokers Limited
3) Acme Insurance Broking Limited
4) Advance Life Insurance Broker Limited
5) Aspire Insurance Brokers Limited
Answer- 3) Acme Insurance Broking Limited
Explanation:
“First Policy Insurance Brokers” will merge with Amicus Insurance Brokers to consolidate its
position in the market.
i. Insurance regulator, Insurance Regulatory and Development Association of India (IRDAI) granted the
in-principle approval for this transaction on 5th August 2021.

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14. Name the hyper spectral observation satellite that was recently (in Sept’ 21) launched by
China National Space Administration using the Long March 4 Bingyao 40 carrier rocket.
1) GeoEye
2) ResourceSAT
3) RADARSAT
4) Corona- 417
5) Geofan-502
Answer- 5) Geofan-502
Explanation:
China National Space Administration launched its hyper spectral observation satellite- ‘Geofan-502’
at the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center using the Long March 4 Bingyao 40 carrier rocket.
i. Hyperspectral Imaging is the process of scanning and displaying an image within a section of the
electromagnetic spectrum.
ENVIRONMENT
15. In September 2021, Tamil Nadu announced its plan to establish India’s first-ever __________
Conservation Reserve in ____________.
1) Walrus; Pulicat Lake
2) Dugong; Pak Bay
3) Dugong; Pulicat Lake
4) Walrus; Pak Bay
5) Vaquita; Pulicat Lake
Answer- 2) Dugong; Pak Bay
Explanation:
Tamil Nadu announced the plan to establish India’s first-ever Dugong (also known as Sea Cows)
Conservation Reserve in the marine region of Palk Bay, in the southern coastal region of Tamil Nadu.
i. The dugong are endangered and currently listed as vulnerable to extinction species based on the
International Union for Conservation of Nature(IUCN) 1996 red list- species.
SPORTS
16. Which of the following statement(s) is correct with respect to the 16th edition of Summer
Paralympic Games 2020 held in Tokyo, Japan.
A) Avani Lekhara becomes first Indian woman to win gold in the 10m air rifle standing SH1 event
& named as India’s flag-bearer for the Closing Ceremony.
B) Sumit Antil won the Gold medal in the Badminton Men’s Singles.
C) Motto of the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics was “United by Emotion” & its paralympic symbol
consists of 3 ‘Agitos’.
1) Only B & C
2) Only A & C
3) Only A & B
4) All A, B & C
5) Only A

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Answer- 2) Only A & C
Explanation:
i. Avani Lekhara becomes first Indian woman to win gold in the 10m air rifle standing SH1 event &
named as India’s flag-bearer for the Closing Ceremony.
ii. Pramod Bhagat won the Gold medal in the Badminton Men’s Singles.
iii. Motto of the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics was “United by Emotion” & its paralympic symbol consists of
3 ‘Agitos’.
17. In the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics, Indian table tennis player __________ created history, becoming
the first Indian para-paddler to win a silver medal & Mariyappan Thangavelu won__________medal
in the high jump event.
1) Bhavinaben Patel; Silver
2) Bhavinaben Patel; Gold
3) Devendra Jhajharial; Silver
4) Devendra Jhajharia; Gold
5) Bhavinaben Patel; Bronze
Answer- 1) Bhavinaben Patel; Silver
Explanation:
Indian table tennis player Bhavinaben Patel created history, becoming the first Indian para-paddler to
win a silver medal & Mariyappan Thangavelu won Silver medal in the high jump event.
IMPORTANT DAYS
18. What was the theme of 2021’s International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies that is annually
observed across the globe by the UN on 7th September?
1) Clean Air for All
2) Reimagine, Recreate & Restore
3) Ecosystem Restoration
4) Healthy Air, Healthy Planet
5) One Sky, One Future
Answer- 4) Healthy Air, Healthy Planet
Explanation:
UN’s International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies is annually observed across the globe on 7th
September. The theme of the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies 2021 is “Healthy Air,
Healthy Planet”.
i. “European and Central Asian Actions on Air Quality” by UNEP was launched ahead of the
International Day of clear air for blue skies.
STATE NEWS
19. Which state recently (in Sept' 21) launched ‘Vatan Prem Yojana’ that encourages NRIs to fund
development projects in their native villages?
1) Punjab
2) Haryana
3) Gujarat
4) Odisha

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5) Bihar
Answer- 3) Gujarat
Explanation:
Gujarat initiated ‘Vatan Prem Yojana’ which encourages non-resident Indians (NRIs) from Gujarat or
people living anywhere in India with Gujarati origins (Non-Resident Gujarat People) to fund
development projects in their native villages.
i. Gujarat will develop public welfare projects worth Rs 1000 crore by December 2022.
20. Name the organization that (in Sept' 21) signed an MoU with Indian Renewable Energy
Development Agency to receive technical expertise in renewable energy projects.
1) Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited
2) Kerala State Electricity Board Limited
3) Tamil Nadu Generation & Distribution Corporation Limited
4) Meghalaya Energy Corporation Limited
5) Assam Power Distribution Company Limited
Answer- 3) Tamil Nadu Generation & Distribution Corporation Limited
Explanation:
Tamil Nadu Generation & Distribution Corporation Limited (TANGEDCO) signed an MoU with the
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd (IREDA) to receive technical expertise in
renewable energy projects.
i. Tamil Nadu targets to create 25,000 MW of new energy capacity in the next 10 years at an estimated
cost of ₹1,32,500 crores.
21. Which state recently (in Sept’ 21) launched ‘e-Receipt 2.0’ for payment of taxes & dues to the
people?
1) Maharashtra
2) Telangana
3) Himachal Pradesh
4) West Bengal
5) Odisha
Answer- 5) Odisha
Explanation:
Odisha introduced the new model of electronic receipt “e-Receipt 2.0” in Lok Seva Bhawan. The
revamped e-receipt “e-Receipt 2.0” will avail the new modes of payment of taxes and other dues to the
people of Odisha.
About Odisha:
Governor– Ganeshi Lal
Zoological park– Nandankanan Zoological Park
22. Which became the first South Asian city to launch the Climate Action Plan (in Sept’ 21)?
1) Bangalore, Karnataka
2) Noida, Uttar Pradesh
3) Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu
5) Hyderabad, Telangana
Answer- 4) Mumbai, Maharashtra

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Explanation:
State environment, tourism and protocol minister of Maharashtra, Aaditya Thackeray launched the
first ever Climate Action Plan (CAP) for Mumbai, Maharashtra. Mumbai has become the first South
Asian city to launch CAP.
i. Mumbai joined C-40 Cities Network in December 2020.
23. In September 2021, __________ Buffalo of Odisha was recognized as the 19th Unique Breed
Found of buffalo in India by ICAR – National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources, Haryana.
1) Toda
2) Manda
3) Mehsana
4) Dharwad
5) Murrah
Answer- 2) Manda
Explanation:
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research – National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources(ICAR-
NBAGR), Karnal, Haryana, has recognised the Manda Buffalo of Odisha as the 19th unique breed of
buffalo found in India.
i. The Dharwad Buffalo of Karnataka has also been recognised as a unique breed of buffalo found in
India.
CA STATIC GK
24. In 2020 Tokyo Paralympics, India won a total of _______ medals making its position to 24th in
the overall medal tally.
1) 17
2) 19
3) 21
4) 23
5) 26
Answer- 2) 19
Explanation:
India won a total of 19 medals (5 Gold, 8 Silver & 6 Bronze) & was ranked 24th in the overall medal
tally.
i. President of Paralympic Committee of India is Deepa Malik
25. In September 2021, BOI celebrated its 116th Foundation day by celebrating the “Azadi Ka
Amrit Mahotsav”. BOI was established on which date?
1) 5th September 1906
5) 1st September 1912
Answer- 4) 7th September 1906

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Bank of India celebrated its 116th Foundation day by celebrating the “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav”. BOI
was established on 7th September 1906 and the bank was nationalised in July 1969.
26. The word 'vaccine' comes from the Latin word 'vacca,' meaning __________.
1) Dog
2) Horse
3) Cow
4) Unicorn
5) Shark
Answer- 3) Cow
Explanation:
The word 'vaccine' comes from the Latin word 'vacca,' meaning cow.
27. International Nurses Day is annually observed around the world on 12 May marking the birth
anniversary of _____________, also known as “The Lady With the Lamp”
1) Dorothea Dix
2) Mother Teresa
3) Mary Eliza Mahoney
4) Florence Nightingale
5) Virginia Lynch
Answer- 4) Florence Nightingale
Explanation:
International Nurses Day is annually observed around the world on 12 May marking the birth
anniversary of Florence Nightingale, also known as “The Lady With the Lamp”.
28. In September 2021, The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DoT) launched a lab to
develop a pan-India disaster alert system. In which year India was affected by the Indian Ocean
Tsunami that killed millions around the world?
1) 2000
2) 2002
3) 2004
4) 2006
5) 2008
Answer- 3) 2004
Explanation:
The Indian Ocean Tsunami in 2004 started on the west coast of Sumatra, Indonesia. Overall it
affected around 12 countries and killed more than 2.3 lakh people.
29. In September 2021, a German government agency plans to conserve mangrove and
biodiversity of Odisha’s Bhitarkanika National Park. Which of the following river systems is NOT
in Odisha?
1) The Budhabalanga
2) The Baitarini
3) The Salandi
4) The Son

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5) The Rushikulya
Answer- 4) The Son
Explanation:
These Rivers have a source inside the State Odisha.
• The Budhabalanga
• The Baitarini
• The Salandi
• The Rushikulya
• Son river originates in Madhya Pradesh
30. In September 2021, Union Minister Jitendra Singh inaugurated Doppler Weather Radar &
indigenous GPS based Pilot Sonde at Indian Meteorological Department in Jammu. The Shalimar
Bagh in Srinagar was built by __________.
1) Akbar
2) Ashoka
3) Shivaji
4) Ranjit Singh
5) Jahangir
Answer- 5) Jahangir
Explanation:
Shalimar Bagh is a Mughal garden in Srinagar linked through a channel to the northeast of Dal Lake.
The Bagh was built by Mughal Emperor Jahangir, for his wife Nur Jahan, in 1619.



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