Category: Current Affairs October 2021

When is the ‘World Cities Day’ observed every year?

A. October 29
B. October 31
C. November 1
D. November 3

Answer

Correct Answer: B. October 31


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World Cities Day is observed globally on October 31 every year to promote the international community’s interest in global urbanization. The day was established in 2013, by the United Nations General Assembly in its resolution and the occasion was first celebrated in 2014. This year, the theme for World Cities Day is ‘Adapting Cities for Climate Resilience’.

FATF has added which countries to its ‘Grey List’ recently?

A. Turkey, Jordan, and Mali
B. Turkey, Afghanistan, and North Korea
C. Iran, Jordan, and Mali
D. Iran, Venezuela, and Jordan

Answer

Correct Answer: A. Turkey, Jordan, and Mali


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Global terror financing watchdog Financial Action Task Force (FATF) retained Pakistan on its ‘Grey List’ of countries. FATF also announced that three new countries: Turkey, Jordan, and Mali have also been added to the Grey List. FATF affirmed that Pakistan is cooperating and only four action items remain to be completed. In June this year, FATF had retained Pakistan on its ‘Grey List’ for failing to check money laundering, leading to terror financing.

Which Asian country is set to present its “climate prosperity plan” in the UN Climate Conference at Glasgow?

A. India
B. Bangladesh
C. Sri Lanka
D. Pakistan

Answer

Correct Answer: B. Bangladesh


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Bangladesh has announced that it would present its “climate prosperity plan” at the upcoming UN Climate Conference at Glasgow COP26 starting from Oct 31, 2021. Bangladesh is considered prone to extreme weather and rising ocean levels. The plans aim to lessen the effects of climate change on the economy. It also seeks to boost renewable energy, make agriculture more resistant to climate shocks and restore mangroves to protect coasts from cyclones.

Which country launches satellite ‘Shijian-21’ ?

A. Japan
B. Russia
C. China
D. Australia

Answer

Correct Answer: C. China


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China has launched a military satellite that will test its “space debris mitigation technology,” the state media reported. The satellite on board the Long March 3B rocket is called Shijian-21. The satellite will be “used for the verification of space debris mitigation technology,” China Central Television (CCTV) said in a report.

“The Naval Interaction-2021” is a joint naval exercise between which two countries?

A. India and USA
B. Pakistan and China
C. China and Russia
D. Japan and Australia

Answer

Correct Answer: C. China and Russia


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The Naval forces of China and Russia have commenced the “The Naval Interaction-2021” joint Naval exercise, which aims to enhance the two country’s capability and hone their skills to jointly deal with maritime security threats. The exercise is taking place at Russia’s Peter the Great Gulf in the Sea of Japan.

As per World Food Programme’s recent announcement, which country is ‘marching to starvation’?

A. Venezuela
B. Afghanistan
C. Syria
D. Sudan

Answer

Correct Answer: B. Afghanistan


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The World Food Programme (WFP) Executive Director David Beasley said that 22.8 million people, more than half of Afghanistan’s 39 million population, were facing acute food insecurity and “marching to starvation”. Two months ago, it was announced that 14 million were on the edge of a food crisis. The UN official also announced that millions of Afghans, including children, could die of starvation unless urgent action is taken. He also urged to free the frozen funds to be used for humanitarian efforts.

When the 8the OIC Ministerial conference on food , security and agricultural Development (MCFSAD) was held?

A. 25-27 Oct 2021
B. 19-21 Nov 2021
C. 19-21 Dec 2021
D. 21-23 Oct 2021

Answer

Correct Answer: A. 25-27 Oct 2021


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The 8th OIC Ministerial Conference on Food Security and Agricultural Development was held on 25-27 October 2021, in Istanbul, with the theme of “Improvement of Food Systems for Ensuring Food Security in the OIC Member Countries”. The 8th OIC Ministerial Conference on Food Security and Agricultural Development was held on 25-27 October 2021. The Conference was attended by 24 Ministers and 14 Deputy Ministers and 8 Ambassadors from the OIC Member Countries, and representatives of 11 International/Regional Organizations. The Conference was chaired by H.E. Bekir PAKDEMİRLİ, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry of Turkey.

Middle East Green Initiative (MGI) Summit is to be held on:

A. 21 October 2021
B. 23 October 2021
C. 25 October 2021
D. 27 October 2021

Answer

Correct Answer: C. 25 October 2021


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Saudi Arabia is hosting the Middle East Green Initiative (MGI) Summit in Riyadh today (25 October). The Summit is an extension of the inaugural Saudi Green Initiative (SGI) Forum and the ancillary event, Youth Green Summit, both addressing Saudi Arabia’s climate pledges as well as the initiatives that will shape the country’s sustainable future. 

Who is America`s new Special Representative for Afghanistan?

A. Andry Thomas
B. Maria Perry
C. Armin Blome
D. Thomas West

Answer

Correct Answer: D. Thomas West


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The Biden administration has selected Thomas West, a diplomat with years of experience in dealing with Afghanistan, as America`s new Special Representative for the war-torn country. Mr. West, who previously served as the Deputy Special Representative, replaces Zalmay Khalilzad who concluded the US-Taliban deal in February 2020 after two years of negotiations.

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