Current Affairs 13th October 2021 : Daily GK Update in English
1. The State Election Commission of which state is set to conduct India’s first dry run for “Voting through smart phone”?
A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Telangana
C. Karnataka
D. Kerala
Answer [B] Telangana
2. The Exercise Malabar is associated with which Armed force of India?
A. Indian Army
B. Indian Navy
C. Indian Coast Guard
D. National Security Guard
Answer [B] Indian Navy
3. Sunil Chhetri, who was in the news recently, is associated with which sports?
A. Cricket
B. Volleyball
C. Football
D. Kabaddi
Answer [C] Football
4. Which International Forum has recognized access to a clean and healthy environment as a fundamental right?
A. UNFCCC
B. UNESCO
C. WHO
D. UN Human Rights Council
Answer [D] UN Human Rights Council
5. What is the proposed financial outlay for the PM Gati Shakti Master Plan?
A. Rs. 100 crore
B. Rs. 1 lakh crore
C. Rs. 10 lakh crore
D. Rs. 100 lakh crore
Answer [D] Rs. 100 lakh crore
6. Which country recently (in Oct’ 21) signed two agreements worth USD 3.15 billion with India to boost cross-border train services?
A. Sri Lanka
B. Myanmar
C. Nepal
D. Bhutan
Answer [C] Nepal
7. Under the provisions of _____, president of India, Ram Nath Kovind (in Oct’ 21) appointed Chief Justices to _____ High Courts.
A. Article 217; 8
B. Article 217; 12
C. Article 245; 8
D. Article 245; 12
Answer [A] Article 217; 8
8. Who won 2021’s Turkish Grand Prix?
A. Max Verstappen
B. Lewis Hamilton
C. Sergio Perez
D. Valtteri Bottas
Answer [D] Valtteri Bottas
9. Martin J Sherwin passed away in October 2021. He is related with which of the following fields?
A. Sports
B. Writing
C. Music
D. Medicine
Answer [B] Writing
10. Which organization recently (in Oct’ 21) entered into an arrangement with ‘NewSpace India Limited’ (NSIL) to use ISRO’s PSLV & GSLV-MkIII to launch its satellites?
A. SpaceX
B. Telesat
C. OneWeb
D. Intelsat
Answer [C] OneWeb