International Day to Protect Education from Attack

1. “International Day to Protect Education from Attack ”is observed globally on? A. 6th Sept

B. 7th Sept

C. 8th Sept

D. 9th Sept

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Why In News- International Day to Protect Education from Attack is observed globally on 9th September.

In proclaiming the International Day to Protect Education from Attack to be celebrated for the first time in 2020. The resolution proclaiming the Day was presented by the State of Qatar and co-sponsored by 62 countries.

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO): Founded: 16 November 1945, HQ: Paris, France, Head: Audrey Azoulay.

2. India’s 1st satellite and ballistic missile tracking ship “Dhruv” will be commissioned from ?

A. Chandipur

B. Visakhapatnam

C. Manglore

D. Tuticorin


Why In News- NSA Ajit Doval is expected to commission India’s first satellite and ballistic missile tracking ship Dhruv from Visakhapatnam.

Built by Hindustan Shipyard in collaboration with Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO). The 10,000-tonne ship, which is part of a classified project, will be at the heart of India’s future anti-ballistic missile capability.

National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO): Founded: 2004, HQ: New Delhi, Agency executive: Anil Dhasmana.

3. “Tourist Village Network” initiative has been launched by which Indian state/UT? A. J & K

B. UP

C. Odisha

D. Puducherry


Why In News- J&K has launched “Tourist Village Network” initiative which aims at rejuvenating and transforming more than 75 villages to Promote tourism and sustainable employment for the youth.

The initiative launched under the Mission Youth. Under the scheme, the administration will recognise the uniqueness of each village and showcase the landscape.

Jammu & Kashmir: GOI has repealed the special status of J&K under aticle 370 and bifurcated in to 2 Union Territory. 1st Lt Gov. G. C. Murmu, Current: Manoj Sinha.

4. Governor “Baby Rani Maurya” has announced her resignation from post, she was the appointed in?

A. Uttrakhand

B. Tamil Nadu

C. Arunachal Pradesh

D. Sikkim


Why In News- Uttarakhand Governor Baby Rani Maurya has announced her resignation from the position on September 08, 2021, almost 2 years before completing her term, citing personal reasons.

The 64 year old Baby Rani Maurya has appointed as Governor of Uttrakhand in August 2018 succeeding Krishna Kant Paul. Prior to becoming the governor of Uttarakhand, she served as the mayor of Agra in Uttar Pradesh, from 1995 to 2000.

Uttarakhand: Capitals: Dehradun (Winter), Gairsain (Summer), CM: Pushkar Singh Dhami.

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5. A book titled “Gita Govinda: Jaydeva’s Divine Odyssey” has been written by ? A. Deepika Padukone

B. Kirti Suresh

C. Dr Utpal K. Banerjee

D. Mohini Bhatia


Why In News- Union Minister of Culture Shri Kishan Reddy Gangapuram has launched a book titled “Gita Govinda: Jaydeva’s Divine Odyssey” authored by Dr Utpal K. Banerjee.

The book is the first-ever fully-rhymed translation of the book Geeta Govindam by great 12th-century poet Jayadeva. Union Minister also launched a programme named ‘BujurgonkiBaat–DeshKeSaath’ that aims at enhancing the interaction between the youth and the elder persons who are 95 years and above and thus have spent around 18 years in India before independence.

6. ‘WisePOSGo’ initiative has been launched by which bank?

A. Punjab National Bank

B. Bank of Karnataka

C. Bank of Maharshtra

D. Bank of Baroda


Why In News- The Karnataka Bank has launched an all-in-one Point-of-Sales (POS) swiping machine dubbed as ‘WisePOSGo’, for its merchant customers to process business payments.

The private sector lender has rolled out this POS device in collaboration with Mswipe Technologies Pvt Ltd. WisePOSGo is a compact, lightweight and user-friendly device, designed to keep in view the specific cost-centric requirements of the bank’s MSME customers.

Karnataka Bank Founded: 18 February 1924, HQ: Mangalore, CEO: Mahabaleshwara M. S.

7. “PRANA” portal has been launched by which ministry? A. Environment Ministry

B. Min. of Home Affairs

C. Min. of Agriculture

D. Min. of Textiles


Why In News- Union Env. Minister, Bhupendra Yadav, has launched a portal called “PRANA”.

PRANA Portal will be used to track the progress of the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP). This portal was launched on the occasion of ‘International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies(7 Sep)’ in non-attainment cities (NAC). Non-attainment cities are those cities that failed to meet the National air quality standards in a 5 year period.

PRANA stands for Portal for Regulation of Air-pollution in Non-Attainment cities. Environment ministry and Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) seeks to achieve 20-30 % reduction in particulate matter (PM10 as well as PM2.5) concentrations in India by 2024.

8. World's largest plant, designed to suck carbon dioxide (CO2) has been started in which country?

A. Denmark

B. Finland

C. Iceland

D. Norway


Why In News- World's largest plant designed to suck carbon dioxide (CO2) out of the air and turning it into rock started commenced its operation in Iceland.

The plan is named as Orca or orka meaning energy. It has been developed by Swiss startup Climeworks AG and Icelandic carbon storage firm Carbfix. It consists of 4 units, each made up of 2 metal boxes, similar in appearance to the containers used for maritime transport. It can suck out up to 4,000 tonnes of CO2 per year.

Iceland: Capital: Reykjavík, Currency: Icelandic króna, President: Guðni Th. Jóhannesson. Prime Minister: Katrín Jakobsdóttir.

9. What will be the new MSP of Wheat for Rabi Market Season 2022-23? A. Rs. 2000

B. Rs. 2015

C. Rs. 2020

D. Rs. 2025


Why In News- Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved an increase in Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for all the mandated Rabi crops.

MSP was increased for the Rabi Marketing Season (RMS) 2022-23 with the aim of realigning MSPs in favour of pulses, oilseeds, and coarse cereals. The government hiked the MSP for wheat by Rs. 40 to Rs. 2,015 per quintal & for mustard seed by Rs. 400 to Rs. 5,050/quintal (Highest).

Mr. Modi also hailed the Cabinet's decision to approve the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme worth Rs 10,683 crore for the textiles sector. Currently, it fixes MSPs for 23 crops grown in both Kharif and Rabi seasons. In budget it was announced to fix the MSPs at the level of at least 1.5 times of the all-India weighted average cost of production.

10. Central government has approved the PLI scheme of worth Rs 10,683 crore for which sector?

A. Automobile Sector

B. MSME Sector

C. Aviation Sector

D. Textile Sector


Why In News- Central government has approved the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme of worth Rs 10,683 crore for the textiles sector.

Scheme will help in creating direct additional employment of more than 7.5 lakh people and several supporting activities. As a part of incentives approved for textiles sector, the payout will be spread over a period of 5 years.

It will also result in a fresh investment of more than Rs.19,000 crore, and a cumulative turnover of over Rs.3 lakh crore, over a period of five years. This PLI scheme will impact and benefit special states including Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Punjab, Odisha.

11. India’s tallest air purification tower has been inaugurated in ? A. Chandigarh

B. Lucknow

C. Mumbai

D. Chennai


Why In News- India’s tallest air purification tower has been inaugurated in the Union Territory of Chandigarh.

The tower has been installed at the initiative of the Chandigarh Pollution Control Committee (CPCC) at Transport Chowk, Sector 26, by Pious Air Pvt Limited. This is the highest air purifier tower of the country and covers an area of around a 500-metre radius and is 24-metre-high. The purification tower will clean 3.88 crore cubic ft of air from the surrounding environment.

Note: Arvind Kejriwal, on August 23, inaugurated the first smog tower at Connaught Place.

12. Which bank has signed an MoU with the ”National Small Industries Corporation” for providing credit support to MSME sector?

A. IndusInd Bank

B. Yes bank

C. ICICI Bank

D. HDFC Bank


Why In News- HDFC Bank has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) for providing credit support to the micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) sector.

Under this, the country’s largest private sector bank will also provide MSMEs with a set of specially-tailored schemes to enhance their competitiveness. National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC), is an ISO 9001:2015 certified Government of India Enterprise under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME).

HDFC Bank: Founded: August 1994, HQ: Mumbai, CEO: Sashidhar Jagdishan, The tagline of HDFC Bank: We understand your world.

13. Ayaan Shankta has been named as the 2021 International Young Eco-Hero Award, belongs to?

A. Maharashtra

B. Uttrakhand

C. Sikkim

D. Himachal Pradesh


Why In News- Mumbai teen Ayaan Shankta (12 years) has been named as the 2021 International Young Eco-Hero for his project Conservation and Rehabilitation of Powai Lake.

He is one of the 25 young environmental activists from across the world honoured as 2021 International Young Eco-Hero by Action For Nature (AFN). He stood 3rd in the 8-14 age category. The award recognizes eco-conscious youth aged 8 to 16 who are taking crucial steps to solve tough environmental problems.

Every year since 2003, Action For Nature (AFN), a U.S.-based non-profit, has sought to recognize and reward young people who are taking action to solve the world’s tough environmental problems.

14. Which state gov & Denmark have planned to create an Energy Island? A. Odisha

B. Gujarat

C. Tamil Nadu

D. Karnataka


Why In News- State of Tamil Nadu and Denmark have planned to create an energy island in Gulf of Mannar.

This plan was made as Tamil Nadu is looking to expand its footprint in the green energy sector. To achieve this target, Denmark is likely to invest $5-10 billion in the renewable energy sector in the state. With this investment, island would be able to produce 4-10 GW of energy.

Tamil Nadu and Denmark made their plan for the investments, days after the Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation announced to launch 20,000 Mw of solar power projects. Note: ADB clears $150 million loan for urban poor housing project in Tamil Nadu.

https://www.gktoday.in/topic/energy-island/

15. India will host the G20 leaders’ summit for the 1st time in? A. 2022

B. 2023

C. 2024

D. 2025


Why In News- India will hold the G20 presidency from December 1, 2022, and will convene the G20 leaders’ summit in 2023 for the first time.

Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Minister has been appointed as India’s Sherpa for the G20 in 2023 (18th edition). A sherpa is a diplomat who undertakes preparatory work prior to a summit conference. The 2021 edition of the G20 meet will be held in Rome, Italy. The 2022 G20 meet will be held in Bali, Indonesia.

G20: Founded: 26 September 1999, Members: 19 countries and the European Union (EU), Chairman: Mario Draghi, Italy (2021).

16. India’s 1st Emergency Landing Facility on National Highway has been inaugurated in ?

A. Rajasthan

B. UP

C. Karnataka

D. Andhra Pradesh


Why In News- Nitin Gadkari has inaugurated India’s 1st Emergency Landing Facility on National Highway in Rajasthan.

This emergency landing facility has been constructed on the Satta-Gandhav stretch of National Highway (NH) 925A in Barmer, Rajasthan. This facility was developed on NH-925A from Km 41/430 to Km 44/430 for the IAF. Total length of the highway is 196.97 kilometres, while the length of emergency landing facility is 3.5km. It costs worth Rs 765.52 crores under the Bharatmala Pariyojana.

Rajasthan: CM: Ashok Gehlot, Gov: Kalraj Mishra.

17. “Rajni Kaul” has been passed away recently, belongs to?

A. Uttrakhand

B. MP

C. UP

D. Haryana


Why In News: Rajni Kaul who was the first News Broadcaster for BBC Hindi passed away in Faridabad, Haryana.

She was 93. She was not only the first woman to join BBC Hindi as a staff member. She also became the first woman to read a news bulletin in Hindi on the network in 1961. She was well-known for her programme “Indradhanush”.

1. “National Technical Research Organisation” was established in which year? A. 2002 B. 2003 C. 2004 D. 2005

2. HQ of “UNESCO” is located in? A. London B. Paris C. Rome D. Geneva

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