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Current Affairs Q&A PDF – 4 September 2021

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-
modal platform involving both the Centre and state governments.

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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

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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Explanation:
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?
1) State Bank of India
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.

ECONOMY AND BUSINESS

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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AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

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).

APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS

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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ACQUISITIONS & MERGERS

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
Answer- 1) Both B & 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
Headquarters– Mumbai, Maharashtra
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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