Daily Current Affairs Quiz 14 October 2021

Daily Current Affairs Quiz 14 October 2021

Daily Current Affairs Quiz 14 October 2021: This post contains Questions/Quiz based on the Current Affairs and Important News of 14 October 2021. These questions have been framed keeping in mind the pattern of banking and competitive exams and hence this current affairs quiz will be helpful for upcoming competitive exams. Give our online current affairs test every day to be prepared for all Current Affairs competitive exams

1. Name the digital platform launched by the Centre for holistic and integrated infrastructure development to provide multi-modal connectivity to economic zones in the country?
   A) PM Sanchaar
   B) PM Gati Shakti
   C) PM Raftaar 
   D) PM Urja Bal
   
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   Option B
   Explanation:With the vision of holistic and integrated infrastructure development in the country, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated PM Gati Shakti-National Master Plan, from Pragati Maidan in New Delhi on October 13, 2021.The Rs 100 lakh crore PM Gati Shakti-National Master Plan aims to provide multi-modal connectivity to economic zones in the country.
2. The Government of India has accorded which of these status to the Power Finance Corporation Ltd (PFC)?
   A) Navratna
   B) Miniratna
   C) Maharatna
   D) Bharatratna
   
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   Option C
   Explanation:The Government of India has accorded  ‘Maharatna’ status to the state-owned Power Finance Corporation Ltd (PFC) on October 12, 2021.
3. What is the projected rate of GDP growth for the Indian economy in the financial year 2021-22 as per the IMF?
   A) 10.5%
   B) 8.5%
   C) 7.5%
   D) 9.5%
   
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   Option D
   Explanation:The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has estimated the Indian economy to grow by 9.5% in the current fiscal year, i.e 2021-22 (FY22) and 8.5% in FY23 (2022-23), in its latest World Economic Outlook report, released on October 12, 2021.
4. The International Standards Day is marked every year on which day worldwide?
   A) 12 October
   B) 14 October
   C) 13 October
   D) 11 October
   
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   Option B
   Explanation:The World Standards Day (WSD) (also known as International Standards Day) is celebrated globally on 14 October annually.
5. What is the rank of India in 2021 Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index (RECAI)?
   A) 5th
   B) 2nd
   C) 3rd
   D) 4th
   
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   Option C
   Explanation:India has retained the third position in the 58th Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index (RECAI) released by the consultancy firm Ernst & Young (EY).
6. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has recently enhanced the climate financing goals 2019-2030 for developing member countries (DMCs). What is the new goal?
   A) $100 billion
   B) $80 billion
   C) $120 billion
   D) $150 billion
   
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   Option A
   Explanation:The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced an increase in its climate financing goals 2019-2030 for developing member countries (DMCs) by $20 billion to $100 billion.
7. The International E-Waste Day (IEWD) is celebrated globally every year on____________
   A) Second Thursday of October
   B) 14 October
   C) 13 October
   D) Second Wednesday of October
   
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   Option B
   Explanation:The International E-Waste Day (IEWD) is celebrated on 14 October every year since 2018, to promote the correct disposal of e-waste throughout the world with the aim to increase re-use, recovery and recycling rates.
8. The first ever automated, driverless train in the world has been unveiled in which country?
   A) Finland
   B) Switzerland
   C) Germany
   D) Japan
   
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   Option C
   Explanation:The world’s first automated, driverless train has been unveiled in Hamburg in Germany.The project for Automated trains is a joint venture between German rail company Deutsche Bahn and high-tech industrial group Siemens.
9. Who has been awarded the Lal Bahadur  Shastri National Award for Excellence in 2021?
   A) Dr. E. Sreedharan
   B) Dr. R.A. Mashelkar
   C) Dr. Naresh Trehan
   D) Dr. Randeep Guleria
   
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   Option D
   Explanation:The Vice President of India Shri M Venkaiah Naidu presented the 22nd Lal Bahadur  Shastri National Award for Excellence on October 11, 2021, to Dr. Randeep Guleria. Dr. Randeep Guleria is an eminent pulmonologist and Director of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS).
10. How much amount has been approved by India as Line of Credit (LoC) to Kyrgyzstan to support development projects in the country?
    A) USD 200 million
    B) USD 100 million
    C) USD 300 million
    D) USD 400 million
    
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    Option A
    Explanation: India has approved to provide a USD 200 million Line of Credit (LoC) support to Kyrgyzstan for development projects in the country.
11. What is the projected GDP growth rate of global economy as per IMF in 2021?
    A) 4.9%
    B) 5.9%
    C) 3.9%
    D) 6.9%
    
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    Option B
    Explanation: IMF expects the global gross domestic product (GDP) to grow by 5.9 percent in 2021 and 4.9% in 2022.
12. Who has been appointed as the new Advisor to Prime Minister Narendra Modi?
    A) Rajesh Bhushan
    B) Sanjay Shamrao Dhotre
    C) Amit Khare 
    D) Vinod Kumar Paul
    
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    Option C
    Explanation:Former Information & Broadcasting (I&B) and Higher Education Secretary, Amit Khare has been appointed as the new Advisor to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 12, 2021. 
13. What is the theme of the World Standards Day 2021?
    A) Video standards create a global stage
    B) Standards for sustainable development goals – shared vision for a better world
    C) Protecting the planet with standards
    D) International Standards and the Fourth Industrial Revolution
    
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    Option B
    Explanation:World Standards Day 2021 theme is “Standards for sustainable development goals – shared vision for a better world”.
14. Which country has topped the 58th Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index (RECAI) in 2021?
    A) United States
    B) France
    C) Germany
    D) China
    
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    Option A
    Explanation:The United States has retained its top position on RECAI 58, followed by China at the second position.
15. Who has been appointed as the new CEO of the Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL)?
    A) Raju Lakshmanan
    B) Rajat Kumar Sud
    C) Venkatesh Dwivedi 
    D) Arun Kumar Mishra 
    
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    Option D
    Explanation:State-owned Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL) has appointed Arun Kumar Mishra as the new chief executive officer (CEO) of the company on deputation, on October 11, 2021.
16. What is the theme of the International E-Waste Day (IEWD) in 2021?
    A) Consumer is the key to Circular Economy!
    B) Education
    C) Time of Recycle
    D) Understand Your E-Waste
    
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    Option A
    Explanation:The theme for 2021 IEWD is “Consumer is the key to Circular Economy!”
17. The Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index (RECAI) is published by which entity?
    A) Amnesty International
    B) KPMG
    C) Ernst & Young (EY)
    D) PwC
    
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    Option C
    Explanation: The Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index (RECAI) is released by the consultancy firm Ernst & Young (EY).