Current Affairs For (1 September, 2021)

1. Devendra Jhajharia has claimed a silver medal in which sports event for India at the Paralympics 2020?

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At the ongoing Tokyo Paralympics 2020, India’s greatest paralympian, Devendra Jhajharia won the silver medal in the men’s javelin throw – F46 final event on August 30, 2021.

What is the eligibility age for making investment in National Pension System (NPS) now?

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The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has increased the entry age for the National Pension System (NPS) from 65 years to 70 years. Earlier the eligible age to invest in NPS was 18-65 years which has now been revised to 18-70 years.

Avani Lekhara has won the first gold medal for India at Tokyo Paralympics 2020 in which event?

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Indian paralympic shooter Avani Lekhara won the first gold medal for India at the Tokyo Paralympics 2020 in the women’s 10m air rifle standing SH1 event.

The #FollowPaymentDistancing campaign has been launched by which entity?

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RuPay has launched a strategic campaign titled – #FollowPaymentDistancing to promote and encourage contactless payments among customers.

Buddhadeb Guha, who has passed away recently, was a renowned writer in which language?

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Eminent Bengali writer Buddhadeb Guha, has passed away. He was the author of many notable works such as “Madhukari” (Honey Gatherer), “Koeler Kachhe” (Near the Koel bird) and “Sobinoy Nibedon” (Humble Offering).

Indian para-athlete Sumit Antil has claimed gold medal in which event at the ongoing Tokyo Paralympics?

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Indian para-athlete Sumit Antil has claimed gold medal in which event at the ongoing Tokyo Paralympics?

The PhonePe has recently received which of these licence from IRDAI to conduct insurance business?

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Flipkart-owned digital payments platform PhonePe has received an insurance broking licence from Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI). This means that with the new ‘direct broking’ licence, PhonePe can now distribute insurance products from all insurance companies in India, on its platform.

Yogesh Kathuniya has claimed silver medal for India in which event at Paralympics 2020?

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India’s discus thrower Yogesh Kathuniya has clinched silver medal at the ongoing Tokyo Paralympics in the men’s Discus Throw F56 final event. Yogesh claimed the second spot with a throw of 44.38m.

Who has been appointed as the independent director of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) Asia?

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The former State Bank of India (SBI) chairman Rajnish Kumar has been appointed as an independent director of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) Asia entity on August 30, 2021. The former State Bank of India (SBI) chairman Rajnish Kumar has been appointed as an independent director of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) Asia entity on August 30, 2021.

Stuart Binny, who has recently announced his retirement from cricket, played for which country?

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Indian all-rounder Stuart Binny has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on August 30, 2021.

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