13 october 2021 current affairs 2021

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Q.1. When has ‘World Arthritis Day’ been celebrated recently?

a. 11 October

b. 10 Octoberc.

c. 12 Octoberd.

d. none of these

Answer: (c) 12 October

Q.2. Recently the Chief Minister of which state has launched the ‘CM Da Hesi’ initiative?

a. Rajasthan

b. Manipur

C. Andhra Pradesh

d. none of these

Answer: (b). Manipur

Important point

• Lai Harova festival

• India’s Best Police Station Nongpoksekmai is in Manipur

• Loktak Lake is in Manipur

• Keibul Lamjhao, Sirohi National Park is in Manipur

Q.3. Who has recently launched ‘NITI Aayog – UNDP Handbook’?

a. Narendra Modi

b. Rajiv Kumar

C. Amitabh Kant

d. none of these

Answer: (b). Rajiv Kumar

Q.4. Recently Amy Hunter of which country has become the youngest woman to score a century in ODI cricket?

a. England

b. Australia

c. Ireland

d. none of these

Answer: (c) Ireland

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Q.5 Who released the 2021 Multidimensional Poverty Index report?

a). UNDP

(b). OPHI

(c). UNCTAD

(d). BOTH A AND B

Answer: (a). UNDP

Important point

UNDP released the Multidimensional Poverty Index report.

Development Initiatives UNDP has released this report in collaboration with the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI).

• The report released estimates on multidimensional poverty in 109 developing countries, including 26 low-income, 80 middle-income and 3 high-income countries.

Some special points of this index:

• 1.3 billion out of 5.9 billion people in 109 countries are multidimensionally poor (about 21.7%)

• Nearly half (644 million) are children under the age of 18. While 105 million are 60 years of age or older.

• In India, five out of six multidimensionally poor people belong to divergent tribes or castes.

Q.6 Which mascot of 2022 Under-17 Women’s World Cup was unveiled by FIFA in India?

(a). Together for a Shared Future

(b). United by emotion

(c). Ibha

(d). Passion Connected

Answer: (c). Ibha

Important point

FIFA has launched the official mascot for the Under-17 Women’s World Cup 2022.

Mascot – Ibha

“Ibha” is a strong, playful and attractive Asiatic lioness representing female power.

FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2022 will be held in India.

When – 11-30 October 2022

FIFA :- Federation International de Football Association, founded – 1904 (Paris)

Headquarters – Zurich, Switzerland, President Gianni Infantino

Q.8 Who has become the new Chief Justice of Rajasthan High Court? (v.imp)

A. A. a. Qureshi

B. Rajesh Bindal

C. Indrajit Mahanti

D. Rajesh Bindal

Answer: (A). a. a. Qureshi

Important point

Chief Justice of Tripura High Court Akil Abdul Hamid Qureshi has been appointed as the new Chief Justice of Rajasthan High Court.

New Chief Justice of High Court

Tripura Indrajit Mahanti –

Himachal Pradesh – Mohammad Rafiq

Sikkim Biswanath Sohar –

Chhattisgarh – A. Of. goswami

Allahabad – Rajesh Bindal

Meghalaya – Ranjit V. More

Telangana – Satish Chandra Sharma

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Q.9 When is ‘World Arthritis Day 2021’ celebrated?

A. 11 October

B. 13 October

C. 10 October

D. 12 October

Answer: (D) 12 October

Important point

World Arthritis Day is celebrated every year on 12 October to raise awareness about arthritis. + Arthritis – Arthritis is a disease that affects the joints of humans, arthritis usually involves inflammation or degeneration (breakdown) in the joints.

Purpose – The main purpose of celebrating this day is to make people aware of this disease and how and why arthritis occurs and how it can be avoided.

Theme of 2021 Don’t Delay, Connect Today: Time to Work (Don’t Delay, Connect Today: Time2Work)

Q.10 Indian Railways operated two long distance goods trains for the first time, what is the name of these two goods trains?

A. Atal and Arun

B. Trishul and Garuda

C. Vande and Vikram

D. Virat and Chakra

Answer: (B). Trishul and Garuda

Important point

Railway has successfully operated two long distance goods trains “Trishul” and “Garud” for the first time in South Central Railway.

It is twice or many times longer than the normal structure of long distance freight trains.

Indian Railways has found a new way to move more and more goods from goods trains in the country. For the first time in the South Central Railway, the Railways has introduced two long distance goods trains “Trishul” and

“Garuda” has been successfully operated.