Weekly Current Affairs Quiz 03.10.2021 for MPPSC Exams

Question 1

Consider the following statements regarding the Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) Arjun Mk-1A .

i. Recently, the Ministry of Defence has placed an order with Heavy Vehicles Factory, Avadi, Chennai for supply of 75 Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) Arjun Mk-1A .

ii. It has been developed by the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO).

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Question 2

Consider the following statements.

i. The central government introduced Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2021 which reduced the fee for patent filing and prosecution for educational institutions by 50 percent.

ii. The Patents Act, 1970 was brought into the force in April 1972

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Question 3

Which institute has developed the Solar DC Cooking System?

Question 4

Who has been appointed as WHO Ambassador for Global Health Financing?

Question 5

Which of the following was conferred with the Global Goalkeeper Award 2021?

Question 6

When is World Tourism Day observed?

Question 7

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Quad Leaders’ Summit 2021?

i. It was the first in-person meeting hosted by Australia.

ii. During the summit, the Quad Fellowship was launched to sponsor 400 students per year.

iii. Quad is a strategic dialogue between the United States, India, Japan and Australia.

Question 8

Consider the following statements regarding the recently awarded GI tag.

i. Assam’s Judima rice wine is northeast’s 1st traditional brew to get GI tag.

ii. Naga Cucumber from Nagaland was awarded the GI tag.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Question 9

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has addressed which session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York on September 25, 2021?

Question 10

Which has launched the Planetarium Innovation Challenge for Indian start-ups and tech entrepreneurs?

Question 11

Which Hydropower station has been conferred with the ‘Blue Planet Prize’ 2021 by the International Hydropower Association (IHA)?

Question 12

Which Union Ministry has launched the Scheme for “Promotion of Medical Device Parks”?

Question 13

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission?

i. The Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare launched it.

ii. It will provide a health ID for every citizen.

iii. Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission Sandbox will be created for child immunization.

Question 14

Consider the following statements regarding the SAUBHAGYA scheme.

i. It was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 25th September 2019

ii. The objective of the scheme was achieving Universal Household Electrification in the country.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Question 15

Which state will host the FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup 2021?

Question 16

Which Union Ministry presented Hunarbaaz Awards to 75 divyangjan candidates from 15 states?

Question 17

Recently, eminent women’s rights activist, poet and author passed away. Her name is

Question 18

Recently, who has been appointed as the Director General of National Cadet Corps (NCC)?

Question 19

Consider the following statements regarding the Elder Line- 14567

i. It is the Country’s first Pan-India toll-free helpline to provide banking solutions to customers.

ii. It is launched by the Ministry of Finance.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Question 20

Consider the following statements regarding the Akash Prime Missile.

i. It is developed by DRDO.

ii. It is equipped with an indigenous active Radio Frequency (RF) seeker for improved accuracy.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Question 21

Name the Cyclonic Storm which has recently affected the state of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha.

Question 22

Who has become the first Formula-One (F1) driver to win 100 Grand Prix?

Question 23

Which state’s Sojat Mehndi has been awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) tag?

Question 24

Who is the author of the “Jungle Nama” audiobook?

Question 25

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the PM POSHAN Scheme?

i. PM POSHAN has been launched for an initial period of five years.

ii. The scheme covers about 11.80 crore children studying in 11.20 lakh schools across the country.

iii. It provides hot cooked meals in all schools.

Select the answer using the codes given below:

Question 26

Consider the following statements regarding the Swachh Survekshan 2022:

i. The Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs launched it.

ii. It is the 3rd consecutive edition of Swachh Survekshan.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Question 27

Which ministry has launched NIDHI 2.0?

Question 28

Nimaben Acharya has become the first woman Speaker of which state Legislative Assembly?

Question 29

When was World Maritime Day 2021 observed?

Question 30

Which option is not correct about the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize?