Daily GK and Current Affairs Quiz – 14th September 2021

Correct Answer: E. Adobe

Explanation: US tech giant Adobe has announced the appointment of Prativa Mohapatra as vice president and managing director for Adobe India. In this role, Mohapatra will lead Adobe’s India business across Adobe Experience Cloud, Adobe Creative Cloud and Adobe Document Cloud, reporting to Simon Tate, Adobe’s president for the Asia Pacific (APAC).Mohapatra’s career spans over 25 years in the technology industry. She joins Adobe from tech firm IBM, where she served as vice president of digital sales for APAC. Prior to that, she led sales for IBM India and South Asia where she was responsible for driving revenue for the company’s portfolio of solutions and services.

Important Points:

• Adobe CEO: Shantanu Narayen;
• Adobe Founded: December 1982;
• Adobe Headquarters: California, United States.

Correct Answer – A. 12 September

Explanation: International Day for South-South Cooperation is observed globally on 12th September every year. The day celebrates the economic, social and political developments made in recent years by regions and countries in the south. It also highlights the UN’s efforts to work on technical cooperation among developing countries.

Background of International Day for South-South Cooperation:

The history of the South-South cooperation begins in 1949 with the establishment of the UN technical aid programme by the Economic and Social Council and the creation of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in 1969. In the year 1978, the conference of the Global South on TCDC adopted the Buenos Aires Plan of Action (BAPA) for promoting and implementing technical cooperation among developing countries. This was one of the main pillars for South-South cooperation.

Correct Answer – D. Emma Raducanu

Explanation: In the men’s category, Daniil Medvedev has lifted his first Grand Slam trophy after defeating Novak Djokovic 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in the US Open men’s singles final at the Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York. In the women’s category, Great Britain’s tennis player Emma Raducanu defeated Canada’s Leylah Annie Fernandez to win the 2021 US Open women’s singles final title.The total prize money for the 2021 US Open is USD 57.5 million, which is slightly more than the USD 57.2 million in 2019. The 2020 edition had total prize money of USD 53.4 million because of revenues lost due to no fans.

Here is the Complete List of Winners in Different Categories:

Correct Answer – D. Jeev Milkha Singh

Explanation:  Star Indian golfer Jeev Milkha Singh has become the first professional golfer in the world to receive the prestigious 10-year Dubai Golden Visa in recognition of his outstanding achievements in the sport. The 49-year-old Jeev has had a long association with Dubai, having featured in several tournaments and making many friends in the city.During the 2001 Dubai Desert Classic, Jeev had established a world record at that time when he completed the four rounds with just 94 putts while finishing tied sixth. Jeev, winner of four titles on the European Tour, four on Japan Golf Tour and six on the Asian Tour, has received the 10-year ‘Gold card’ for being an elite professional athlete.

Other sportspersons:

Other sportspersons who have been granted the Golden Visa by Dubai include footballers Cristiano Ronaldo, Paul Pogba, Roberto Carlos, Luis Figo and Romel Lukaku, tennis superstar Novak Djokovic, Indian tennis star Sania Mirza and her husband and Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik. Bollywood stars Shah Rukh Khan and Sanjay Dutt have also received their visas.

Correct Answer – E. Vijay Goel

Explanation: Former Union Minister, Vijay Goel has been appointed as the Vice-Chairman of Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti (GSDS). It is the site of the Martyrdom of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation. Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti (GSDS) was formed in September 1984 as an autonomous body. It is functioning under constructive advice and financial support from the Ministry of Culture. It is located in New Delhi.The Prime Minister of India is the Chairperson of Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti (GSDS). The objective of the Samiti is to propagate the life, mission and thought of Mahatma Gandhi through various socio-educational and cultural programmes.

Correct Answer – D. Ahmedabad

Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the Sardardham Bhavan in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, via video conferencing.He also performed the “Bhoomi Pujan” of the Sardardham Phase-II Kanya Chhatralaya (girls’ hostel) project.Both these establishments are dedicated to the “Iron Man of India,” Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The project is developed by the Vishwa Patidar Samaj.

About the project:

The state-of-the-art Sardardham Bhavan provides separate hostel facilities to girls and boys from rural areas who aspire for better career prospects.Phase I of the Sardardham Bhavan project is built over an area of 11,672 square feet at an estimated cost of Rs 200 crore, near the Vaishnodevi circle in the Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar border area. It will house 1,600 students, including 800 boys and 800 girls.The Phase II of the Sardardham project is expected to house around 2,000 girl students. The project will be built at the cost of another Rs 200 crore.

Correct Answer – C. Justice M. Venugopal

Explanation: Justice M. Venugopal has been appointed as the new Acting Chairperson of National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) with effect from September 11, 2021.He is a former judge of the High Court of Madras and was appointed as a Judicial Member of the NCLAT on October 23, 2019.This is the third time in a row that an Acting Chairperson is at the helm of the NCLAT, after the retirement of permanent Chairperson Justice S, J .Mukhopadhaya in 2020.NCLAT is a tribunal established under Section 410 of the Companies Act, 2013.

Correct Answer – B. DBS Bank

Explanation:  DBS has launched real-time online tracking for cross-border collections for businesses in India in partnership with SWIFT Global Payments Innovation (gpi).DBS is the first bank in India and Asia-Pacific to offer this service to clients, which is expected to benefit close to 4000 corporate and SME clients in India, with numbers expected to grow further.The new DBS SWIFT gpi incoming tracking will arm corporate treasures with better cash forecasting by receiving the end-to-end tracking information, which was not possible a few years ago.

Correct Answer – B. USA

Explanation: India and USA have launched Climate Action and Finance Mobilization Dialogue (CAFMD) to strengthen India-US bilateral cooperation on climate and environment.AFMD is one of the two tracks of the India-U.S. Climate and Clean Energy Agenda 2030 partnership launched at Leaders’ Summit on Climate in April 2021.It will demonstrate how the world can align swift climate action with inclusive and resilient economic development, taking into account national circumstances and sustainable development priorities.

Correct Answer – A. Japan

Explanation: North Korea has tested new long-range cruise missile, which is capable of hitting Japan.During the test, the missile travelled up to 1,500 kms, suggesting that North Korea is still capable of developing weapons despite food shortages and economic crisis.It is first long-range cruise missile of Korea that could possibly carry a nuclear warhead.

Correct Answer – D. 11 September

Explanation: World First Aid Day is observed on the second Saturday of September annually. For 2021, it was celebrated on 11 September across the globe. The theme for World First Aid Day 2021 is ‘First aid and road safety,’ according to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). The day was first observed in the year 2000.The special day is marked to encourage people in first aid training which helps in preventing injuries and saving lives in critical situations. It promotes recovery and, in many cases, first aid may be necessary to keep the victim alive before he/she can be taken to the hospital or before a doctor arrives for more specialised treatment.

Correct Answer – C. 496

Explanation: The Central govenment has released Rs 496 crore for Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Punjab to subsidize machinery required in-situ management of crop residue during 2021-22. It aimed at addressing air pollution, in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) due to stubble burning in the adjoining states of Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh.

For the year 2021-22, fund amounting ₹ 235 crore has been released for Punjab, ₹ 141 crore has been released for Haryana, ₹ 115 crore for Uttar Pradesh and ₹ 5 crore has been released for Delhi. The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and other central agencies also received ₹ 54.99 crore.The funds have been released under the scheme for the distribution of crop residue management machinery on subsidy to farmers.

Correct Answer – B. Israel Aerospace Industries

Explanation: An Israeli defense contractor on 13 September 2021 unveiled a remote-controlled armed robot that can track infiltrators and open fire.The four-wheel-drive robot presented on 13 September was developed by the state-owned Israel Aerospace Industries’ REX MKII. The robot can gather intelligence for ground troops, carry injured soldiers and supplies in and out of battle, and strike nearby targets.

The armed robot can reportedly “patrol battle zones, track infiltrators and open fire”. The robot is operated by an electronic tablet and can be equipped with two machine guns, cameras and sensors.

Israel:

• Capital – Jerusalem.
• Currency – Israeli Shekel.
• National Sport – Association football

Correct Answer: B. Shagun Gupta

Explanation: Dr. Shagun Gupta received the “Change Maker” Award from the Governor of Maharashtra Bhagat Singh Koshyari for her valuable contribution to society on September 11, 2021.Through her Permanent Makeup technique and expertise, Shagun has treated several acid attack survivors to improve their body features with her in-depth knowledge in the permanent makeup field.

On the occasion of the National Forest Martyr’s Day, Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari presented the “Change Maker” Awards to various personalities for arts, literature and social cause. The event was organised at Governor’s House, Raj Bhavan in Mumbai.