Daily Current Affairs Quiz : September 18, 2021
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1. Which organization has launched the Planetarium Innovation Challenge?
[A] MyGov India
[B] ISRO
[C] NITI Aayog
[D] Birla Planetarium
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Correct Answer: A [MyGov India]
Notes:
The “Planetarium Innovation Challenge” has been launched by MyGov India for tech entrepreneurs and Indian start-ups. This Planetarium challenge was launched with the primary aim of bringing together local Start-ups and tech firms that have potential to build indigenous planetariums system software. This system software must be built by using latest technologies such as Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR) and Merged Reality (MR).
2. Recently, which country has applied to join the Asia-Pacific Free Trade grouping?
[A] India
[B] Japan
[C] China
[D] Singapore
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Correct Answer: C [China]
Notes:
China has applied to join the Asia-Pacific Free Trade Grouping composed of 11 countries to increase its influence in international politics. Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao submitted the application to the Trade Minister of New Zealand as a representative of Comprehensive & Progress Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) or the Asia-Pacific free Trade grouping. CPTPP was a group promoted by former USA President Barack Obama to increase its relations with Asia. CPTPP comprises of Brunei, Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Peru, Singapore, New Zealand and Vietnam.
3. Where was Swachhata Pakhwada 2021 launched?
[A] Mormugao Port Trust
[B] Cochin Port Trust
[C] Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust
[D] Nhava Sheva International Container Terminal
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Correct Answer: B [Cochin Port Trust]
Notes:
On September 16, 2021, at the Cochin Port Trust Swachhata Pakhwada 2021 was launched and the Swachhata pledge was administered in all departments. On this occasion, shramdaan cleaning activities were started in the Port areas. During the Pakhwada activities that were proposed comprised of cleaning of work places, office premises and crafts & public spaces within the Port area. Swachhata Pakhwada is an environment awareness campaign which was launched under the Swachh Bharat Mission.
4. Recently, RBI has given its nod to which bank to form a special committee of directors in order to oversee the operations?
[A] Equitas Small Finance Bank
[B] IDFC First Bank
[C] Yes Bank
[D] Ujjivan Small Finance Bank
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Correct Answer: D [Ujjivan Small Finance Bank]
Notes:
Reserve Bank of India has given its approval to the Ujjivan Small Finance Bank (SFB) to form a special committee of directors so that they can oversee the operations in absence of a CEO and MD. This Special Committee of Directors will comprise of three independent directors as its members. This committee will oversee the operations and administration of the bank in effect from September 16.
5. Which organization is working on technologies in order to develop reusable GSLV Mk-III launch vehicle?
[A] Space X
[B] ISRO
[C] Virgin Galactic
[D] ROSCOSMOS
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Correct Answer: B [ISRO]
Notes:
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is working to develop the technology which is required to reuse GSLV MkIII launch vehicle. This new technology will help ISRO to vertically land its GSLV MkIII launch vehicle. This technology will be similar to what SpaceX is doing. ISRO also intends to use this technology to restore the first and second stages of the launch vehicle. The development of the reusable GSLV MkIII transmitter will help ISRO save money.
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