Current Affairs Flashcards
(113 cards)
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In which month & year, India recorded the highest monthly merchandise export? [A] September, 2020 [B] August 2019 [C] May 202l [D] July,2021
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Correct Answer: D [July,2021]
Notes:
In the month of July, 2021, India has recorded the highest ever monthly merchandise export. The merchandise exports rose to 35.17 billion dollars. According to the provisional data of the commerce industry, there was a healthy growth in the shipment of petroleum, engineering goods and gems and jewellery.
Merchandise Exports From India Scheme (MEIS) is notified by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) and implemented by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
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Who is/was the first Indian Prime Minister to chair UNSC debate? [A] Indira Gandhi [B] Dr. Manmohan Singh [C] Narendra Modi [D] Atal Bihari Vajpayee
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Correct Answer: C [Narendra Modi]
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India started its two-year tenure as non-permanent member of United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on January 1, 2021. India is holding the presidency of UNSC for August and Narendra Modi has become the first Prime Minister to chair an open debate at UNSC. India has been a member of UNSC in 1950-51, 1967-68, 1972-73, 1977-78, 1984-85 and 1991-92 earlier.
UNSC was created after World War II when league of Nations failed to maintain world peace. The first session of UNSC was held on January 17, 1946. It is among six principal organs of United Nations and is tasked with ensuring international peace and security.
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Who won the gold medal in men’s singles badminton at Tokyo Olympics on August 2, 2021? [A] Wang Yilyu [B] Lee Yang [C] Wang Chi-lin [D] Viktor Axelsen
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Correct Answer: D [Viktor Axelsen]
Notes:
Viktor Axelsen won the gold medal in men’s singles badminton at Tokyo Olympics on August 2, 2021. He belongs to Denmark. He defeated Chen long of china who won the gold medal in 2016 Olympics held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Viktor Axelsen is the 2017 World Champion and the gold medalist of 2020 Summer Olympics. He became the first European player to won the World Junior Championship. He defeated Kang Ji-wook of Korea in 2010 and won the World Junior Championship.
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Who is the third Indian Boxer to win a bronze medal at the Olympics? [A] Vijender Singh [B] Simranjit Kaur [C] Manish Kaushik [D] Lovlina Borgohain
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Correct Answer: D [Lovlina Borgohain]
Notes:
Lovlina Borgohain became the 3rd Indian boxer after Vijender Singh and Mary Kom to win a bronze medal at the Olympics. She won the bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics 2020. She belongs to Golaghat (Assam). She also won a bronze medal at the 2018 AIBA Women’s World Boxing Championship and the 2019 AIBA Women’s World Boxing Championships. She is the first female athlete and second boxer from Assam to represent India in the Olympics. She became the 6th person from Assam to get the Arjuna Award.
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With which international agency, Government of India has signed a $250 million project for long-term dam safety program? [A] Asian Development Banks [B] European Central Bank [C] International Monetary Fund [D] World Bank
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Correct Answer: D [World Bank]
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The Government of India, the Central Water Commission, government representatives from 10 participating states and the World Bank has signed a $250 million project for long-term dam safety program and improving the safety and performance of existing dams across various states of India. The project will be implemented in approximately 120 dams across the states of Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Kerala, Meghalaya, Maharashtra, Odisha, Manipur, Tamil Nadu and Rajasthan and at the national level through the Central Water Commission (CWC).
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Which organization has launched the Indian Customs Compliance Information Portal (CIP)?
[A] Central Board for Indirect Taxes & Customs
[B] Employees\’ Provident Fund Organisation
[C] Reserve Bank of India
[D] Securities and Exchange Board of India
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Correct Answer: A [Central Board for Indirect Taxes & Customs ]
Notes:
The Central Board for Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC) have launched the Indian Customs Compliance Information Portal (CIP) which will provide free access to information about all Customs procedures and regulatory compliance for about 12,000 Customs Tariff Items.
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Which state’s Agricultural Sciences University has signed a MoU with Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) to boost export of agricultural and processed foods? [A] West Bengal [B] Madhya Pradesh [C] Telangana [D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: D [Karnataka]
Notes:
Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS), Bangalore with the aim to boost export of agricultural and processed food products, especially from the state of Karnataka. The key areas of cooperation will be developing technologies jointly with APEDA for efficient & precision farming, advance alertness, enhancing quality exports, diversifying the export basket, boosting high-value agri exports, etc.
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Which organization has secured Patent registration for its innovative Plastic-mixed Handmade Paper?
[A] National Small Industries Corporation
[B] National Institute of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
[C] Small Industries Development Bank of India
[D] Khadi and Village Industries Commission
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Answer
Correct Answer: D [Khadi and Village Industries Commission]
Notes:
Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has secured Patent registration for its innovative Plastic-mixed Handmade Paper developed to reduce plastic menace from nature. The patent certificate was issued to KVIC’s Kumarappa National Handmade Paper Institute (KNHPI), Jaipur, by the Controller of Patent, Intellectual Property of India. The idea of developing plastic-mixed handmade paper was invented in September in the year 2018, and in just two months, i.e. in November 2018, the project was executed by the team of scientists at KNHPI.
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Umlingla Pass, which was recently in news, is located in which state / Union Territory of India? [A] Manipur [B] Ladakh [C] Himachal Pradesh [D] Jammu and Kashmir
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Correct Answer: B [Ladakh]
Notes:
The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has constructed the highest motorable road in the world at the height of 19,300 feet at Umlingla Pass in eastern Ladakh, the defence ministry said on August 4, 2021. The BRO has constructed a 52-km long black-topped road through Umlingla Pass, bettering the previous record of a road in Bolivia connecting to its volcano Uturuncu at 18,953 ft. The road at Umlingla Pass now connects the important towns in the Chumar sector of Eastern Ladakh.
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Which Indian ministry is implementing Support to Urban Street Vendors (SUSV) scheme?
[A] Ministry of Rural Development
[B] Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
[C] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
[D] Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare
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Correct Answer: C [Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs]
Notes:
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs is implementing, through States/Union Territories, “Support to Urban Street Vendors (SUSV)”, as a component of Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana- National Urban Livelihood Mission (DAY-NULM) Scheme. It aims to address the livelihood concerns of the urban street vendors by facilitating access to institutional credit, suitable spaces, social security, etc.
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Ravi Dahiya, who won the wrestling silver medal in Tokyo Olympics, is from which state? [A] Punjab [B] Himachal Pradesh [C] Rajsathan [D] Haryana
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Correct Answer: D [Haryana]
Notes:
Ravi Dahiya became only the second Indian wrestler to win a silver medal at the Olympic Games after he lost the men’s freestyle 57kg title clash to reigning world champion Zavur Uguev. There were expectations that the 23-year-old Dahiya would become India’s youngest Olympic champion but the Russian defended well to win comfortably. Ravi Dahiya belongs from Haryana.
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Which two space agencies collaborated to launch the mission called “NISAR”? [A] ROSCOSMOS and NASA [B] NASA and CNSA [C] ISRO and ROSCOSMOS [D] ISRO and NASA
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Correct Answer: D [ISRO and NASA]
Notes:
NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) which is a joint mission of ISRO and NASA is proposed to be launched in 2023. It is focusing on making global measurement of land surface changes using advanced radar imaging. The information was given by Jitendra Singh, Earth Sciences Minister.
NISAR Satellite will be the first satellite to use dual frequencies. It will be used for remote sensing. It will be also used for global observations over all land masses including the Polar cryosphere and the Indian Ocean region i.e. it will help in understanding the natural processes of the Earth.
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What is the venue of INDRA-21, the Joint Military Exercise of Indian Army and Russian Army ? [A] New Delhi [B] Moscow [C] Volgograd [D] Ghaziabad
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Correct Answer: C [Volgograd]
Notes:
A 13-day mega military exercise between Indian and Russian army is scheduled to be organised from August 1 at Volgograd city located in Russia. The name of the Joint military exercise between Indian and Russian army is INDRA. The scheduled exercise is the 12th edition of INDRA and it is named “INDRA-21”.
Accroding to the Indian army, 250 personnel from each side will participate in this 12th edition of the joint military exercise. The military exercise will help in strengthening the bilateral security cooperation and will serve to reinforce the longstanding bond of friendship between India and Russia. It will also conduct counter-terror operations as mandated under the UN’s framework of joint forces against international terror groups.
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Which initiative has been launched by the Government of India for Pre-school kids? [A] NDEAR [B] SAFAL [C] Vidya Pravesh [D] Academic Bank of Credit System
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Correct Answer: C [Vidya Pravesh]
Notes:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched some initiatives as a part of the extension to the National Education Policy 2020 on July 29th, 2021. Vidya Pravesh initiative has been launched for Pre School Kids, basically for Grade 1 students. Under this initiative, three-month play module will be set for the children to prepare them for school. It will also include a subject of Indian Sign language at the Secondary Level.
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Under whose chairmanship, the BRICS Counter Terrorism Working Group Meeting, 2021 was organized recently? [A] UK [B] USA [C] Italy [D] India
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Correct Answer: D [India]
Notes:
A virtual meeting “BRICS Counter Terrorism Working Group” was oraganised recently on July 28-29 under the chairmanship of India. It was the 6th meeting of the BRICS Counter Terrorism Working Group.
The main outcome of the meeting was the finalisation of the BRICS Counter Terrorism Action Plan containing specific measures for the implementation of the BRICS Counter Terrorism Strategy adopted by BRICS leaders in 2020.
BRICS includes five major emerging economies : Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. The BRICS members are known for their significant influence on regional affairs. It was founded in 2006.
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Who has been appointed as the new Controller General of Accounts (CGA) in August, 2021? [A] V.N. Kaul [B] Rajiv Mehrishi [C] Soma Roy Burman [D] Deepak Das
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Correct Answer: D [Deepak Das]
Notes:
Government of India has appointed Deepak Das as the new Controller General of Accounts (CGA) of India. CGA comes under the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance. Deepak Das is the 25th CGA. He is a 1986-batch Indian Civil Accounts Service (ICAS) officer. He earlier served as the Principal Chief Controller of Accounts in the Central Board of Direct Taxes. He has also been the Director of the Institute of Government Accounts and Finance (INGAF), the training academy of the Indian Civil Accounts Service.
He is an alumnus of Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi.
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Isuru Udana, a sportsperson who retired recently, belongs to which country? [A] Sri Lanka [B] West Indies [C] India [D] South Africa
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Correct Answer: A [Sri Lanka]
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According to the Forbes Fortune Global 500 list, which company is ranked first in terms of total revenues in a fiscal year? [A] Samsung [B] Walmart [C] Reliance [D] Apple
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Correct Answer: B [Walmart]
Notes:
Forbes released Fortune 500 global list of companies on August 2, 2021. According to the list,
Walmart is ranked first in terms of total revenues for their respective fiscal years ended on or before March 31, 2021. Walmart had a revenue of USD 524 billion.
Walmart Inc. is an American multinational retail corporation that operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores and grocery stores. The company is based in United States of America. It is headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas. It was founded on 2 July, 1962 by Sam Walton and Walton family is its owner. Doug Mcmillion is the current CEO of this company.
Forbes is an American business magazine. It is owned by Integrated whale media investments and Forbes family. It features articles on finance, industry, investments and marketing topics. It is based in New Jersey, USA.
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Who has been appointed as the global brand ambassador of the Italian luxury brand ‘Bvlgari’? [A] Rihanna [B] Jennifer Winget [C] Jennifer Aniston [D] Priyanka Chopra Jonas
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Correct Answer: D [Priyanka Chopra Jonas]
Notes:
The Italian luxury brand ‘Bvlgari’ has appointed Priyanka Chopra Jonas as the global brand ambassador.
Bvlgari is known for its gemstone jewellery, watches, fragrances, accessories and leather goods. Priyanka Chopra Jonas will support the Roman high jewellery house and promote brand around the world. The main focus will be on themes of women empowerment, diversity and inclusion.
Bulgari / Bvlgari was founded in 1884 by Sotirios Voulgaris. Its headquarter is located in Rome, Italy. The current CEO of this brand is Jean-Christophe Babin.
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Who has been appointed as the special trade envoy of Australian Prime Minister? [A] Julia Gillard [B] Tony Abbott [C] Kevin Rudd [D] Malcolm Turnbull
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Correct Answer: B [Tony Abbott]
Notes:
Tony Abbott has been appointed as the special trade envoy of Australian Prime Minister for his visit to India. He has been appointed with a purpose to deepen trade and investment links that will help drive post-covid recovery. The main focus of the proposed meeting will be on the building of ‘secure and resilient supply chains’.
Tony Abbott was the former Prime Minister of Australia. He was appointed as the 28th Prime Minister of Australia from 2013-2015
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Which personal reading machine has been designed by CSIR for visually impaired people? [A] Think Pad [B] Inditrust [C] Kindle [D] Divya Nayan
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Correct Answer: D [Divya Nayan]
Notes:
CSIR- Central Scientific Instruments Organisation, Chandigarh developed a personal reading machine “Divya Nayan” for visually impaired people. In this device, any printed or digital document can be accessed in the form of speech output. The device can analyse a multi column document and provide seamless reading on the basis of principle of contact scanning. User can place the device over the document to be read and manually scan it. The image is converted into text, text is converted to speech and audio with the help of language dependent optical character.
Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) was established by the Government of India in September 1942. It is an autonomous body and has emerged as the largest research and development organisation in India. Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India is its parent organisation. The institute was founded by Shanti Swaroop Bhatnagar.
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Which state has launched ‘Mukhyamantri Vatsalya Yojana’ in August, 2021? [A] Bihar [B] Uttar Pradesh [C] Haryana [D] Uttarakhand
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Correct Answer: D [Uttarakhand]
Notes:
‘Mukhyamantri Vatsalya Yojana’ has been recently launched by Pushkar Singh Dhami, the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand. Under this scheme, Rs. 3000 will be directly transferred into accounts of children who lost their parents or the earning member of their family during the Covid-19 pandemic. Free education, ration and health facilities will be provided to them till the age of 21.
State Minister Rekha Arya was also present when this scheme/programme was launched.
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Nelliyode Vasudevan Namboothiri, who dies recently, was associated with which dance form? [A] Kathak [B] Kathakali [C] Bharatnatyam [D] Mohiniattam
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Correct Answer: B [Kathakali]
Notes:
Nelliyode Vasudevan Namboothiri was a Kathakali artist. He belonged to Kerala. He was known for his vibrant portrayal of the evil chuvanna thaadi roles of the classical Kathakali dance-drama from Kerala. He was a scholar in Sanskrit and Hindu Puranas and was a recipient of several awards including Kendra Sangeet Natak Akademi, Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi award, Kerala State Kathakali Prize etc.
Kathakali is a Hindu performance art in the Malayalam-speaking southwestern region of Kerala and one of the major classical dance form of India.
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Which personal reading machine has been designed by CSIR for visually impaired people? [A] Think Pad [B] Inditrust [C] Kindle [D] Divya Nayan
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Correct Answer: D [Divya Nayan]
Notes:
CSIR- Central Scientific Instruments Organisation, Chandigarh developed a personal reading machine “Divya Nayan” for visually impaired people. In this device, any printed or digital document can be accessed in the form of speech output. The device can analyse a multi column document and provide seamless reading on the basis of principle of contact scanning. User can place the device over the document to be read and manually scan it. The image is converted into text, text is converted to speech and audio with the help of language dependent optical character.
Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) was established by the Government of India in September 1942. It is an autonomous body and has emerged as the largest research and development organisation in India. Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India is its parent organisation. The institute was founded by Shanti Swaroop Bhatnagar.
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Who holds the world record in the women’s 400-metre hurdles?
[A] Femke Bol
[B] Dalilah Muhammad
[C] Sydney McLaughlin
[D] Allyson Felix
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Correct Answer: C [Sydney McLaughlin]
Notes:
Sydney McLaughlin created a world record after winning the women’s 400-metre hurdles in 51.46 seconds at Tokyo Olympics 2020 recently. Her previous record was of 51.90 seconds. She became the first woman to finish the race before 52 seconds in an event, when she set the record of 51.90 seconds at the USA Olympic trials of 2020. She belongs to the United States of America.
At the Tokyo Olympics 2020 event of the women’s 400-metre hurdles , Dalilah Muhammad won the Silver medal and Femke Bol won the Bronze medal.
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Which bank has been empanelled as an Agency bank to RBI in August, 2021?
[A] HDFC Bank
[B] IndusInd Bank
[C] ICICI Bank
[D] Syndicate Bank
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correct answer: b [indusind bank]
notes:
reserve bank of india (rbi) has empanelled indusind bank as an agency bank to rbi. it will now handle transactions related to government business. on behalf of the state and central government, the bank can now facilitate transactions related to revenue receipts under central board of direct taxes (cbdt), central board of indirect taxes and customs (cbic) and goods and service tax (gst).
indusind bank was established in 1994. it is headquartered in pune, maharashtra. sumant kathpalia is the current ceo & md of indusind bank.
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Who is current (August, 2021) Union Minister of Law & Justice?
[A] Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
[B] Kiren Rijiju
[C] Piyush Goyal
[D] Dr. Virendra Kumar
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Correct Answer: B [Kiren Rijiju]
Notes:
The Eighth Meeting of Ministers of Justice of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Member States will be held on 6th August, 2021 and it will be attended by Kiren Rijiju who is the Union Minister of Law & Justice. The Ministers of (Law and) Justice and senior officials/experts from the Ministries of Law & Justice of India, China, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Russian Federation and Uzbekistan will be participating in the Meeting.
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Which organization has been nominated to execute the project of Enhancement of Digital Appeal at National War Memorial?
[A] Bharat Electronics Limited
[B] Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
[C] Bharat Dynamics
[D] Defence Research and Development Organisation
Correct Answer: A [Bharat Electronics Limited]
Notes:
Bharat Electronics Limited has been nominated to execute the project of Enhancement of Digital Appeal at National War Memorial. The construction cost towards establishing the National War Memorial is Rs 176.65 crore.
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In which state/UT, Maldives style water villas will be set up?
[A] Goa
[B] Andaman
[C] Lakshadweep
[D] Daman
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Correct Answer: C [Lakshadweep]
Notes:
Maldives style water villas will soon be set up in Lakshadweep in a bid to attract tourists. Praful Khoda Patel, administrator of Lakshadweep, said that the water villas will be set up at a cost of ₹800 crore. These projects are being backed by Niti Aayog and Union home ministry to develop these remote islands. Under this project, world-class facility would be set up in Suheli, Minicoy and Kadmat islands in Lakshadweep. In all, 370 rooms will be offered across the three islands and these villas would be constructed under public-private partnership model.
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What is the name of India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier?
[A] INS Vikramaditya
[B] INS Rajput
[C] INS Kolkata
[D] INS Vikrant
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Correct Answer: D [INS Vikrant]
Notes:
India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant, conducted its maiden sea trials. Trials will be conducted for a long period under all conditions before the carrier is accepted as “proven at sea”. It will be fully operational by the year 2022. Navy will accept this warship and then will conduct aviation trials. Under the aviation trials, landing and take-off of MiG 29K fighter jets would take place. In the maiden trail, Navy conducted the deck landing of Navy’s Sea King helicopters. This 44000-tonne carrier has been designed by Navy’s Directorate of Naval Design at the cost of Rs 23,000 crore. It has been built at state-owned Cochin Shipyard in Kochi, Kerala.
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As per the existing Indus Water Treaty, all the waters of which three rivers are allocated to India for unrestricted use?
[A] Indus, Jhelum and Chenab
[B] Ganga, Yamuna and Godavari
[C] Sutlej, Beas and Ravi
[D] Beas, Koshi and Bhagirathi
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Correct Answer: C [Sutlej, Beas and Ravi]
Notes:
A parliamentary group recommended renegotiating the Indus Water Treaty with Pakistan to address the impact of climate change on water supply in the basin and other challenges not covered by the agreement. On 5th August, 2021, the Standing Committee on Water Resources tabled the report before the Lok Sabha. According to the Indus Waters Treaty which was signed by India and Pakistan in 1960, all waters of the Sutlej, Beas and Ravi rivers are allocated to India for unrestricted use. Most of the waters of the western Indus, Jhelum and Chenab rivers are allocated to Pakistan
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National Handloom Day is observed on which date?
[A] 6th August
[B] 8th August
[C] 5th August
[D] 7th August
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Correct Answer: D [7th August]
Notes:
On 7th August, 2021 the Textile Ministry has celebrated the 7th National Handloom Day. On this day the handloom weaving community will be honoured for their contribution in the socio-economic development of India. Three Handloom Craft Villages at Mohpara Village, District Golaghat in Assam, Kovalam in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, and Kanihama, Budgam in Srinagar are being set up by the Ministry in collaboration with the respective State governments.
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Which Ministry is implementing the PM-DAKSH Yojana?
[A] Ministry of Home Affairs
[B] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
[C] Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
[D] Ministry of Law and Justice
Correct Answer: C [Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment]
Notes:
On 7th August, 2021, Dr. Virendra Kumar, Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment has launched ‘PM-DAKSH’ Portal and ‘PM-DAKSH’ Mobile App. This portal and app has been developed by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, in collaboration with NeGD, to make skill development schemes accessible to the target groups of Scheduled Castes, Backward Classes and Safai Karamcharis. From the year 2020-21 the Pradhan Mantri Dakshta Aur Kushalta Sampann Hitgrahi (PM-DAKSH) Yojana is being implemented by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
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In August 2021, which country became the latest entrant to the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI)?
[A] Bangladesh
[B] Australia
[C] Jamaica
[D] Italy
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Correct Answer: A [Bangladesh]
Notes:
The Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the year 2019. CDRI has 25 countries and seven international organisations as members now with Bangladesh being the latest entrant, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has said. MEA Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said the objective of the CDRI is to promote the resilience of existing and new infrastructure systems to climate and disaster risks in support of sustainable development.
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Which country won women’s hockey gold in Tokyo Olympics, 2021?
[A] Argentina
[B] Netherlands
[C] Belgium
[D] Great Britain
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Correct Answer: B [Netherlands]
Notes:
At the Tokyo Olympics Netherlands won the women’s hockey gold medals by beating Argentina with a 3-1 score in the final which was held on 6th August, 2021. Great Britain defeated India with a score of 4-3 in the match between losing semi-finalists to win the bronze medal.
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What is the title of autobiography of Major Dhyan Chand?
[A] Goal
[B] Playing It My Way
[C] A Shot at History
[D] Ace against Odds
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Correct Answer: A [Goal]
Notes:
Khel Ratna Award, which is India’s highest sporting honour, and was named after former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, was on 6th August, 2021 rechristened in the honour of hockey legend Dhyan Chand. The award will now be called as ‘Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award’. Goal is the title of the autobiography of Major Dhyan Chand
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Jayema Sam Yudhi Sprdhah, the motto of India’s first Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC) Vikrant has been taken from which of the following scriptures?
[A] Rig Veda
[B] Mundak Upanishad
[C] Yajurveda
[D] Brhadaranyaka Upanishad
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Correct Answer: A [Rig Veda ]
Notes:
Recently, Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC) Vikrant successfully accomplished its maiden sea voyage. It is under a series of trial currently. INS Vikrant, also known as Indigenous Aircraft Carrier 1 (IAC-1) is an aircraft carrier constructed by the Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) for the Indian Navy. It is the first aircraft carrier to be built in India. The name Vikrant means “courageous” and the motto of the ship is “Jayema Sam Yudhi Sprdhah”, which is taken from Rigveda and can be translated as “I defeat those who fight against me”.
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Recently, which bank has been empanelled by RBI to act as an Agency Bank?
[A] HDFC Bank
[B] ICICI Bank
[C] Canara Bank
[D] Karnataka Bank
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Correct Answer: D [Karnataka Bank]
Notes:
Recently, Karnataka Bank has been empanelled by RBI to act as an ‘Agency Bank’ to facilitate transactions related to government businesses. As an empanelled Agency Bank, it is authorised to undertake government businesses such as revenue receipts and payments on behalf of the Centre and States, pension payments in respect of the same, collection of stamp duty charges and also any other item of work specifically advised by the RBI.
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Which country won gold medal in men’s football in Tokyo Olympics, 2021?
[A] Germany
[B] Mexico
[C] Spain
[D] Brazil
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Correct Answer: D [Brazil]
Notes:
On 7th August, 2021 Brazil won the gold medal in men’s football at the Tokyo Olympics by beating Spain 2-1 in the final played. Malcolm and Matheus Cunha scored for Brazil while Mikel Oyarzabal scored for Spain. Mexico won the bronze medal by beating Japan with a score of 3-1. Canada defeated Sweden 3-2 on penalties after the match was tied 1-1 to win the gold medal in women’s football. Bronze medal was won by United States which beat Australia 4-3
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On which date, “International Friendship Day” is celebrated by the United Nations?
[A] August 8
[B] August 1
[C] July 30
[D] July 28
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Correct Answer: C [July 30
Notes:
In 2011, the UN General assembly proclaimed July 30 as the International day of Friendship. The decision was taken with an idea that this day will create a friendship bond between peoples of different cultures, countries and religions and will help in achieving world peace by building bridges between different communities.
The United Nations is an international organisation which was founded in 1945. It is headquartered in New York. The main aim of this organisation is to maintain international peace and security, develop friendly relations among nations, achieve international cooperation and act as a center for harmonising the actions of different nations. At present, 193 countries are the members of the United Nations (UN).
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Who is the author of “The Most Incredible Olympic Stories”?
[A] Maya Jasanoff
[B] Damon Galgut
[C] Sanjeev Sahota
[D] Luciano Wernicke
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Correct Answer: D [Luciano Wernicke]
Notes:
Luciano Wernicke is the author of “The Most Incredible Olympic Stories”. The book is published by Niyogi Books. The book is about the journey of the Olympics. The book is a confluence of history, politics and spirit. It has many powerful tales with elements of surprise, unpredictability and romance. The book tells about the ideal spirit of the game, strict rules and the changes that can be made in the rules whenever necessary.
Luciano Wernicke is from Argentina. He worked in the sports media and also taught journalism techniques and text composition at the Ciculo de Periodistas Deportivos for about 20 years. In 2019, he joined the Costa Rica’s national football team as an assistant to the football team manager, Gustavo Matosas.
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Who composed the theme song of India for Tokyo Paralympics 2020?
[A] Yogeshwar Dutt
[B] Deepa Malik
[C] Sanjeev Singh
[D] Varun Singh Bhati
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Correct Answer: C [Sanjeev Singh]
Notes:
Sanjeev Singh, who is a specially-abled (Divyang) cricketer, composed and sung the theme song of India for the Tokyo Paralympics. The theme song “Kar De Kamaal Tu” was launched by Anurag Thakur, the Sports Minister of India.
In the Tokyo Olympics, a record number of 54 athletes from India will participate in nine sports disciplines.
The Paralympic Committee of India (PIC) is the body responsible for selecting athletes to represent India at the Paralympic Games and other International athletic meets. It was founded in 1992 and was known as the ‘Physically Handicapped Sports Federation of India’. Rao Inderjit Singh is the current President of the Paralympic Committee of India.
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Which country has approved the sale of Harpoon Joint Common Test Sets to India?
[A] Germany
[B] Russia
[C] United States of America
[D] Sr Lanka
```
Correct Answer: C [United States of America]
Notes:
Harpoon is an all-weather, over-the-horizon, anti-ship missile system. The United States of America has approved the sale of one Harpoon Joint Common Test Set (JCTS) along with the related equipment to India for an estimated cost of USD 82 million. This will help in improving India’s capability to meet current and future threats.
The principal contractor of the deal will be Boeing Company which is headquartered in Chicago, USA. The present CEO & President of Boeing Company is David L. Calhoun.
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Which High Court has recently quashed Tamil Nadu’s law banning online games?
[A] Bombay High Court
[B] Allahabad High Court
[C] Delhi High Court
[D] Madras High Court
```
Correct Answer: D [Madras High Court]
Notes:
Madras High Court has revoked a law that was passed by the state government of Tamil Nadu which banned online games like poker, rummy and other skill-based games that involve stakes. Quashing an amendment on the Tamil Nadu Gaming Act that banned online games, the court stated that complete ban on online games is disproportionate and irrational.
45
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Which High Court has recently quashed Tamil Nadu’s law banning online games?
[A] Bombay High Court
[B] Allahabad High Court
[C] Delhi High Court
[D] Madras High Court
```
Correct Answer: D [Madras High Court]
Notes:
Madras High Court has revoked a law that was passed by the state government of Tamil Nadu which banned online games like poker, rummy and other skill-based games that involve stakes. Quashing an amendment on the Tamil Nadu Gaming Act that banned online games, the court stated that complete ban on online games is disproportionate and irrational.
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How many industrial Corridors have been approved under the National Industrial Corridor Programme (NICP) so far?
[A] 4
[B] 8
[C] 11
[D] 17
```
Correct Answer: C [11]
Notes:
The Government of India has approved development of 11 Industrial Corridors with 32 Projects which will be developed in four phases around the country as part of the National Industrial Corridor Programme (NICP).
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Which organization has secured Patent registration for its innovative Plastic-mixed Handmade Paper?
[A] National Small Industries Corporation
[B] National Institute of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
[C] Small Industries Development Bank of India
[D] Khadi and Village Industries Commission
Correct Answer: D [Khadi and Village Industries Commission]
Notes:
Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has secured Patent registration for its innovative Plastic-mixed Handmade Paper developed to reduce plastic menace from nature. The patent certificate was issued to KVIC’s Kumarappa National Handmade Paper Institute (KNHPI), Jaipur, by the Controller of Patent, Intellectual Property of India. The idea of developing plastic-mixed handmade paper was invented in September in the year 2018, and in just two months, i.e. in November 2018, the project was executed by the team of scientists at KNHPI
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Who is the highest wicket taker in the International Test Cricket?
[A] James Anderson
[B] Anil Kumble
[C] Shane Warne
[D] Muttiah Muralitharan
```
Correct Answer: D [Muttiah Muralitharan]
Notes:
Veteran England pacer James Anderson has surpassed Indian spin legend Anil Kumble’s tally of 619 Test wickets during the third day of the first Test against India at Nottingham. Only Sri Lankan spin great Muttiah Muralitharan (800 Test wickets), and Australian wizard Shane Warne (708 wickets) are now ahead of Anderson, who is playing in his 163rd Test match.
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Disaster Management Authority of which state/UT has implemented Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) to effectively manage COVID-19?
[A] Mumbai
[B] Kolkata
[C] Delhi
[D] Ahmedabad
```
Correct Answer: C [Delhi]
Notes:
The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) issued an order to implement the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) to effectively manage the COVID-19 in Delhi. The Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) was devised by a State-Level Expert Committee. This has four levels of colour-coded alerts.
Level 1 or yellow alert: This alert will come into force when positivity rate is above 0.5% for two consecutive days.
Level 2 or amber alert: It will come into force when positivity rate is more than 1% for two days or when cumulative new positive cases is more than 3500 for seven days.
Level 3 or orange alert: This alert will be in force when positivity rate is more than 2% for two days or when cumulative new positive cases are more than 9000 for seven days
Level 4 or red alert: It will be issued when positivity rate more than 5% for two days or when cumulative new positive cases for seven days is more than 16,000.
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National Traders Day is observed in India on which date?
[A] 8th August
[B] 7th August
[C] 6th August
[D] 9th August
```
Correct Answer: D [9th August]
Notes:
On 9th August National Traders Day is observed in India on the foundation day of Bhartiya Udyog Vyapar Mandal. Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, addressed the traders on the occasion of this day. He said that the traders should undertake customer awareness campaign to make them buy goods which are made in India. The traders also contribute towards the government’s Aatma Nirbhar Bharat Campaign.
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Which year has been declared by United Nations as International Year of Peace and Trust?
[A] 2020
[B] 2022
[C] 2021
[D] 2019
```
Correct Answer: C [2021]
Notes:
The United Nations has declared 2021 as the International Year of Peace and Trust, the International Year of Creative Economy for Sustainable Development, the International Year of Fruits and Vegetables, and the International Year for the Elimination of Child Labour. Also, the Catholic Church has proclaimed 2021 as the Year of Saint Joseph.
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In which national park, last remaining population of the Asiatic Lions are found?
[A] Dudhwa National Park
[B] Kaziranga National Park
[C] Gir National Park
[D] Kanha Tiger Reserve
```
Correct Answer: C [Gir National Park]
Notes:
Last remaining population of the Asiatic Lions are found in Gir National Park of Gujarat. In 2020, population of Asiatic lions has surged by almost 29% in Gujarat’s Gir forests. The distribution area of lions has also increased by 36%. Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary, also known as Sasan Gir, is a forest, national park, and wildlife sanctuary near Talala Gir in Gujarat, India. This national park was established in 1965
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Which state has become the first state in the country to implement National Education Policy-2020?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Assam
[C] Bihar
[D] Karnataka
```
Correct Answer: D [Karnataka]
Notes:
Karnataka has become the first state in the country to issue the order with regard to the implementation of National Education Policy-2020, State Higher Education Minister C N Ashwath Narayan claimed. The state government has issued an order on Saturday on the implementation of NEP-2020 with effect from the current academic year 2021-2022. The implementation will be done as per the guidelines of the NEP.
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Which bank has partnered with IIFL Home Finance to support and foster the green building ecosystem in the affordable housing sector in India?
[A] State Bank of India
[B] World Bank
[C] Asian Development Bank
[D] New Development Bank
```
Correct Answer: C [Asian Development Bank]
Notes:
IIFL Home Finance (IIFL HFL), one of India’s leading housing finance company, has partnered with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for Technical Assistance to support and foster the green building ecosystem in the affordable housing sector in India. This is ADBs first such private sector agreement in the country. The cost of the activities to be exercised under this Technical Assistance agreement is approximately $1 million, enabling activities addressing some of the key identified obstacles for building the ecosystem for green certified and affordable housing in India. IIFL HFL will also contribute an additional amount of up to $150,000, for supporting the above mentioned activities and objectives.
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Which state/UT has won 7 TRIFED Van Dhan Awards 2021?
[A] Sikkim
[B] Nagaland
[C] West Bengal
[D] Jharkhand
```
Correct Answer: B [Nagaland]
Notes:
Nagaland has bagged seven prestigious national awards in the Van Dhan Vikas Yojana (VDVY) and Minimum Support Price (MSP) schemes for exemplary performance in various categories. The VDVY and MSP for Minor Forest Produce (MFP) scheme focus on farmers’ entrepreneurship programmes through processing, packaging, branding and marketing of locally available products, according to an official statement issued on Monday. Nagaland topped in three categories – Best Survey, Best Training and the most number of Van Dhan Vikas Clusters (VDVKCs) established. The North-eastern state also secured third positions in Best Sales Generated at Rs 1,15,86,000 and Innovation and Creativity. It got the two other awards for a couple of ideas: supply of gooseberry wine by a multipurpose society and mushroom.
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In association with which organization, Government e-Marketplace has organized the 5th edition of the National Public Procurement Conclave?
[A] Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry
[B] ASSOCHAM
[C] NASSCOM
[D] Confederation of Indian Industry
Correct Answer: D [Confederation of Indian Industry]
Notes:
The 5th edition of the National Public Procurement Conclave (NPPC) was organized by Government e-Marketplace (GeM) in association with the Confederation of Indian Industry [CII] on the theme “Technology enabled Government Procurement – Towards Efficiency, Transparency, and Inclusiveness”. The conclave was inaugurated virtually by Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, Smt. Anupriya Patel.
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Which bank has unveiled ‘Digital Prayaas’ an app-based digital-lending platform?
[A] National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
[B] National Housing Bank
[C] Bank of Baroda
[D] Small Industries Development Bank of India
Correct Answer: D [Small Industries Development Bank of India]
Notes:
Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI), engaged in promotion, financing and development of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) has unveiled ‘Digital Prayaas’ an app-based digital-lending platform to facilitate loans to entrepreneurs from low-income groups. The objective is to sanction a loan by the end of the day. To cater to those from the urban area, SIDBI has tied up with BigBasket to provide loans to its delivery partners for purchase of e-bikes and e-vans.
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India U-18 archers shatter two qualifying world records in World Archery Youth Championships. Which country is hosting this tournament?
[A] Germany
[B] Poland
[C] Russia
[D] Netherland
```
Correct Answer: B [Poland]
Notes:
The Indian compound girls’ and mixed teams broke under-18 world records during their ranking round of the World Archery Youth Championships which is being held in Wroclaw, Poland. The girls’ team of Priya Gurjar, Parneet Kaur and Ridhu Senthilkumar combined for a total of 2067 to better the previous record by 22 points. Priya also combined with Kushal Dalal for a mixed pair tally of 1401 to break the previous mark of 1387.
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Which bank has signed a MoU with NABARD and Jammu & Kashmir Gramin Bank for Joint Liability Groups financing?
[A] Bank of Baroda
[B] Indian Bank
[C] SIDBI
[D] State Bank of India
```
Correct Answer: D [State Bank of India]
Notes:
NABARD, State Bank of India (SBI) and Jammu & Kashmir Gramin Bank (JKGB) has signed a MoU for Joint Liability Groups financing. Main objective of the signing of MoU is to enhance the flow of credit to tenant farmers/oral lessees/sharecroppers, SF/MF etc, who at times may not have proper title to their land holding. The JLG formation will meet the credit requirements of people suffering reverse migration in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic. The issue of formation of JLGs is also being discussed in every meeting of UTLBC. The formation and credit linkage of 1000 JLGs will benefit almost 5000 households in J&K.
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Which Indian airport has ranked among world’s top-50 best airports in Skytrax World Airport Award ranking 2021?
[A] Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai
[B] Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi
[C] Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata
[D] Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad
Correct Answer: B [Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi]
Notes:
The Skytrax World Airport Award ranking 2021 was recently published in which Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi has emerged among world’s top-50 best airports in the 2021. Delhi Airport emerged as best airport in India for the third consecutive year. Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru have also found a rank among world’s 100 best airports. According to Skytrax 2021 world airport’s awards list, Delhi has been ranked at 45th position. Ranking has improved by five places as compared to number 50 in 2020. Delhi airport is first Indian airport to achieve this mark. Hyderabad has been ranked at 64th Its raking has been improved by seven places against 71st in 2020. Mumbai is at 65th number, 13 places down from 52nd position in 2020. Bengaluru is at 71st number, 3 places down from 68th rank in 2020.
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Recently, on which bank has RBI imposed a penalty of Rs 1 crore?
[A] Cooperatieve Rabobank UA
[B] Ahmednagar Merchant’s Cooperative Bank
[C] Mahila Vikas Co-operative Bank
[D] Durgapur Steel Peoples Cooperative Bank
Correct Answer: A [Cooperatieve Rabobank UA]
Notes:
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on August 12, 2021 has imposed a penalty of Rs 1 crore on Cooperatieve Rabobank U.A. for deficiencies in regulatory compliances. The penalty has been imposed for contravention of certain provisions of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 and directions related to ‘transfer to reserve funds’. RBI said a penalty of Rs 5 lakh has been imposed on Village Financial Services Ltd, Kolkata, for non-compliance with certain provisions of the Know Your Customer Directions, 2016. RBI has also imposed penalty of Rs 13 lakh on Ahmednagar Merchant’s Cooperative Bank, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, and Rs 2 lakh on The Mahila Vikas Co-operative Bank, Ahmedabad.
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How many police officers in the country have been conferred with the Union Home Minister’s Medal for Excellence in Investigation award?
[A] 151
[B] 152
[C] 155
[D] 145
```
Correct Answer: B [152]
Notes:
As many as 152 police officers in the country have been conferred with the ‘Union Home Minister’s Medal for Excellence in Investigation’ for 2021 for their high professional standards of investigation of crime. The Union Home Ministry, in a statement on August 12, 2021, said the awardees include 28 women police officials from across the country. This medal was constituted in 2018 with the objective to promote high professional standards of investigation of crime and to recognise such excellence in investigation by investigating officers.
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Who has been appointed as the new Controller General of Accounts (CGA) in August, 2021?
[A] V.N. Kaul
[B] Rajiv Mehrishi
[C] Soma Roy Burman
[D] Deepak Das
```
Correct Answer: D [Deepak Das]
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As per Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2021, up to what amount the depositors of a stressed bank, put under moratorium, will be able to withdraw within 90 days?
[A] Rs 5 lakh
[B] Rs 2 lakh
[C] Rs 6 lakh
[D] Rs 3 lakh
```
Correct Answer: A [Rs 5 lakh]
Notes:
The Union Cabinet has cleared the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2021. Under the new amendments, bank deposits of up to ₹5 lakh will be covered by the government in case a bank fails. Earlier, deposits of only up to ₹1 lakh were insured.
This Bill also mandates that the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) must return money owed to depositors within 90 days after the failure of a bank. Deposit insurance offers protection to the deposits of bank customers in case a bank becomes insolvent. The DICGC regularly collects money from banks to fund a corpus that is used to compensate depositors if a bank fails.
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Who is the current chairperson of National Commission for Women, who recently got three year extension?
[A] Ajay Tyagi
[B] M. R. Kumar
[C] Rekha Sharma
[D] Dr. Dhriti Banerjee
```
Correct Answer: C [Rekha Sharma]
Notes:
On 7th August, 2021 Rekha Sharma was reappointed as the Chairperson of the National Commission for Women for another 3-year term w.e.f. 07.08.2021, or till the age of 65 years or until further orders, whichever is the earliest.
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Which bank has partnered with IIM Bangalore to provide funding for identified start-ups?
[A] State Bank of India
[B] Punjab National Bank
[C] Canara Bank
[D] Indian Bank
```
Correct Answer: D [Indian Bank]
Notes:
Indian Bank has partnered with NSRCEL (N S Raghavan Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning), the entrepreneurship Centre of Excellence at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM-B) to provide funding for identified start-ups under Indian Bank’s ‘Ind Spring Board’ Scheme. In the year 2020, Indian Bank had launched ‘IND Spring Board’ in collaboration with Indian Institute of Technology Madras Incubation Cell to provide a credit facility of Rs 50 crore to Start-Ups.
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TRIFED falls under the ambit of which Indian ministry?
[A] Ministry of Minority Affairs
[B] Ministry of Labour and Employment
[C] Ministry of Rural Development
[D] Ministry of Tribal Affairs
```
Correct Answer: D [Ministry of Tribal Affairs]
Notes:
Tribal Co-operative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED) comes under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
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UNICEF India has partnered with which organization to launch a one-year joint initiative on ending violence against children?
[A] Twitter
[B] Google
[C] Microsoft
[D] Facebook
```
Correct Answer: D [Facebook]
Notes:
UNICEF India and Facebook have launched a one-year joint initiative on ending violence against children, with a special focus on online safety. The partnership seeks to create a safe environment for children both offline as well as online. This initiative aims to improve children’s resilience and capacity to access the digital world safely, increase awareness on violence against children and its impact on children, communities and families, as well as increase skills of communities and frontline workers to better prevent and respond to violence.
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Which state government has renamed Kakori Train Conspiracy as Kakori Train Action?
[A] Punjab
[B] Haryana
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Uttar Pradesh
```
Correct Answer: D [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh government has renamed a landmark freedom movement called “Kakori Train Conspiracy” as “Kakori Train Action” and paid tributes to the revolutionaries who were hanged for robbing a train at Kakori in Uttar Pradesh. Revolutionaries had robbed the train in order to buy weapons in 1925. Freedom fighters Ram Prasad Bismil, Ashfaqulla Khan and Roshan Singh were hanged to death on December 19, 1927 for their involvement in Kakori robbery.
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India’s National Institute of Ocean Technology has signed an agreement with which organization to develop Research Moored Array for African-Asian-Australian Monsoon Analysis and Prediction?
[A] National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
[B] National Weather Service
[C] Weather Underground
[D] Accuweather
Correct Answer: A [National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration]
Notes:
Indian and American bodies have signed an agreement on monsoon data analysis and cooperation to improve weather forecasts in the region. The agreement was signed by India’s National Institute of Ocean Technology Director, G.A. Ramadass and the U.S. Assistant Administrator for Research and Acting Chief Scientist, Craig McLean of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. As a result of this, the two bodies would enhance technical cooperation in the development of the Research Moored Array for African-Asian-Australian Monsoon Analysis and Prediction (RAMA) and the Ocean Moored buoy Network in the northern Indian ocean (OMNI) for improving weather and monsoon forecasts between NOAA of US and India’s Ministry of Earth Sciences.
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Which country has test-fired the surface-to-surface ballistic missile Ghaznavi?
[A] Iran
[B] Saudi Arabia
[C] Pakistan
[D] Oman
```
Correct Answer: C [Pakistan]
Notes:
Pakistan has test-fired a surface-to-surface ballistic missile named ‘Ghaznavi’ on August 12, 2021. This is a nuclear-capable surface-to-surface ballistic missile ‘Ghaznavi’ which can strike targets up to 290 kilometres. The Ghaznavi missile has been tested in both day and night modes.
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Who has launched a nationwide programme of Fit India Freedom Run 2.0 on August 13, 2021?
[A] Anurag Thakur
[B] Narendra Modi
[C] Jyotiraditya Scindia
[D] Ashwini Vaishnaw
```
Correct Answer: A [Anurag Thakur]
Notes:
Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Anurag Thakur, launched a nationwide programme of Fit India Freedom Run 2.0 on August 13, 2021 to celebrate the Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav. According to union sports minister, this programme has been launched at 75 ‘iconic’ locations.
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Which of the following Missiles of Pakistan has highest range as of 2021?
[A] Ghauri
[B] Shaheen 3
[C] Hatf 6
[D] Babur
```
Correct Answer: B [Shaheen 3 ]
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Which ministry has launched the brand – ‘SonChiraiya’ – for marketing of Urban SHG products?
[A] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
[B] Ministry of Rural Development
[C] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
[D] Ministry of Women and Child Development
Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs]
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Which state/UT’s, police department has launched an e-FIR initiative?
[A] West Bengal
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Kerala
[D] Andhra Pradesh
```
Correct Answer: B [Madhya Pradesh]
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Which state/UT has launched the Cleancity app?
[A] Delhi
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Sikkim
[D] Telangana
```
Correct Answer: A [Delhi]
Notes:
North Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) launched “Cleancity app” on August 13, 2021.
It is a mobile driven application launched to help residents to register complaints for picking up garbage in that area.
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Which country, the Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has provided a soft loan of USD 100 million for the procurement of defence items?
[A] Maldives
[B] Thailand
[C] Mauritius
[D] Morocco
```
Correct Answer: C [Mauritius]
Notes:
The government will provide a soft loan of USD 100 million to Mauritius for the procurement of defence items by the island nation.
The Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has entered into an agreement for USD 100 million line of credit to Mauritius for procurement of defence items from India.
Under the agreement, India will export eligible goods and services to Mauritius. Line of credit or soft loans are charged at nominal rate of interest.
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With which state/UT, Coal India arm Northern Coalfields Ltd (NCL) has collaborated to promote and boost mine tourism?
[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Jharkhand
[C] West Bengal
[D] Chhattisgarh
```
Correct Answer: A [Madhya Pradesh
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Which date in August is observed as World Organ Donation Day?
[A] 14 August
[B] 12 August
[C] 11 August
[D] 13 August
```
Correct Answer: D [13 August]
Notes:
Every year on 13 August, World Organ Donation Day is observed across the world. The day is marked to spread awareness about organ donation and to clear misconceptions related to donating organs. The day is recognised to encourage people to take a pledge of donating healthy organs after their death to those who are in need. The worlds first-ever organ transplant was carried out successfully in the year 1954 in the United States of America.
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Which organization has developed the first nasal COVID-19 vaccine?
[A] Serum Institute of India
[B] Bharat Biotech
[C] Johnson & Johnson
[D] Indian Immunologiocals
```
Correct Answer: B [Bharat Biotech]
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Which state/UT has launched the e-crop survey initiative?
[A] West Bengal
[B] Kerala
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Maharashtra
```
Correct Answer: D [Maharashtra]
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Thomas Dennerby has been appointed as head coach of Indian women’s football team ahead of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2022. Which country is the host of this event?
[A] China
[B] India
[C] Japan
[D] South Korea
```
Correct Answer: B [India]
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India’s first cattle genomic chip ‘IndiGau’ has been developed by scientists of National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NAIB). Where is this organization located?
[A] Mumbai
[B] Bengaluru
[C] Kolkata
[D] Hyderabad
```
Correct Answer: D [Hyderabad]
Notes:
Dr Jitendra Singh has released India’s first cattle genomic chip ‘IndiGau’ for the conservation of pure varieties of indigenous cattle breeds like, Kankrej, Gir, Ongole, Sahiwal etc.
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Recently, which organization has launched a digital onboarding for its Alternate Investment Fund (AIF), the first of its kind in the industry?
[A] SBI Mutual Fund
[B] Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund
[C] ASK Investment Managers Ltd
[D] JPMorgan Chase
```
Correct Answer: C [ASK Investment Managers Ltd]
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Which bank has emerged as the top performer among public sector lenders in terms of loan and savings deposit growth during Q1 of the current financial year?
[A] Punjab & Sind Bank
[B] State Bank of India
[C] Bank of Maharashtra
[D] Canara Bank
```
CorrectAnswer: C [Bank of Maharashtra
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Which State/UT has launched Dalit Bandhu scheme?
[A] Telangana
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Chhattisgarh
```
Correct Answer: A [Telangana]
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With which organization, Corsight AI and I-Sec has partnered to deliver facial recognition technology?
[A] DRDO
[B] Indian Space Research Organisation
[C] Electronics Corporation of India Limited
[D] Assam Electronics Development Corporation Limited
Correct Answer: D [Assam Electronics Development Corporation Limited]
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Who won the Hungarian Grand Prix, 2021?
[A] Sebastian Vettel
[B] Lewis Hamilton
[C] Fernando Alonso
[D] Esteban Ocon
```
Correct Answer: D [Esteban Ocon]
Notes:
Hungarian Grand Prix, 2021 was held at the Hungaroring in Mogyorod, Hungary on August 1, 2021. Esteban Ocon won his maiden F1 race. Hungarian Grand Prix was the eleventh round of the 2021 Formula One World Championship. Esteban Ocon has now taken the Formula One Championship lead from Max Verstappen.
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Which organization is the host of Imagine Digital 2021 which began on 11 August?
[A] UiPath
[B] Nvidia
[C] Automation Anywhere Inc
[D] Microsoft Corporation
```
Correct Answer: C [Automation Anywhere Inc]
Notes:
Automation Anywhere Inc. announced the IMEA edition of Imagine Digital – the region’s largest Cloud Robotic Process Automation and Artificial Intelligence event, has begun on 11th August, 2021. The event features ground-breaking discussions around AI-powered, cloud-native automation fuelling digital transformation innovations. Automation Anywhere is a global leader in Robotic Process Automation (RPA).
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Who has been appointed as the new chairman of National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA)?
[A] Kamlesh Kumar Pant
[B] Shubhra Singh
[C] Dr. Rakesh Sarwal
[D] Dr. K. Rajeswara Rao
```
Correct Answer: A [Kamlesh Kumar Pant]
Notes:
Kamlesh Kumar Pant, a 1993-batch IAS officer of Himachal Pradesh cadre, has been appointed as the new chairman of National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) by the Appointments Committee of the Union Cabinet. The pharmaceutical pricing agency was currently headed by IAS officer Shubhra Singh, who was appointed to the post in 2018.
91
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On which date of August is International Youth Day celebrated?
[A] 12 August
[B] 13 August
[C] 11 August
[D] 10 August
```
Correct Answer: A [12 August]
Notes:
International Youth Day is marked on August 12. The day as the name suggests, is celebrated for giving voice to the initiatives and actions taken by the young people across the globe. The theme of the day this year has been decided as “Transforming Food Systems: Youth Innovation for Human and Planetary Health”. The reason behind choosing this theme is to highlight the impact of the effort that has been put in by young people in transformation of the food systems. The theme also aims at making people aware of the need for inclusivity of old and young individuals in putting in efforts and ideas for collectively saving the planet. The first International Youth Day was celebrated in 1999.
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Who has been appointed as the new chairman of National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA)?
[A] Kamlesh Kumar Pant
[B] Shubhra Singh
[C] Dr. Rakesh Sarwal
[D] Dr. K. Rajeswara Rao
```
Correct Answer: A [Kamlesh Kumar Pant]
Notes:
Kamlesh Kumar Pant, a 1993-batch IAS officer of Himachal Pradesh cadre, has been appointed as the new chairman of National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) by the Appointments Committee of the Union Cabinet. The pharmaceutical pricing agency was currently headed by IAS officer Shubhra Singh, who was appointed to the post in 2018. Singh has been repatriated to her cadre state Rajasthan, according to an order of the personnel ministry. Pant, formerly the Principal Secretary (Revenue) in the government of Himachal Pradesh and also the Financial Commisioner (Appeals) at Himachal Pradesh and the head of the Himachal Pradesh State Pollution Control Board, has taken charge of NPPA with immediate effect.
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Recently, on which bank has RBI imposed a penalty of Rs 1 crore?
[A] Cooperatieve Rabobank UA
[B] Ahmednagar Merchant’s Cooperative Bank
[C] Mahila Vikas Co-operative Bank
[D] Durgapur Steel Peoples Cooperative Bank
Correct Answer: A [Cooperatieve Rabobank UA]
Notes:
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on August 12, 2021 has imposed a penalty of Rs 1 crore on Cooperatieve Rabobank U.A. for deficiencies in regulatory compliances. The penalty has been imposed for contravention of certain provisions of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 and directions related to ‘transfer to reserve funds’. RBI said a penalty of Rs 5 lakh has been imposed on Village Financial Services Ltd, Kolkata, for non-compliance with certain provisions of the Know Your Customer Directions, 2016. RBI has also imposed penalty of Rs 13 lakh on Ahmednagar Merchant’s Cooperative Bank, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, and Rs 2 lakh on The Mahila Vikas Co-operative Bank, Ahmedabad.
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Who has launched a nationwide programme of Fit India Freedom Run 2.0 on August 13, 2021?
[A] Anurag Thakur
[B] Narendra Modi
[C] Jyotiraditya Scindia
[D] Ashwini Vaishnaw
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Correct Answer: A [Anurag Thakur]
Notes:
Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Anurag Thakur, launched a nationwide programme of Fit India Freedom Run 2.0 on August 13, 2021 to celebrate the Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav. According to union sports minister, this programme has been launched at 75 ‘iconic’ locations. The Fit India Freedom Run 2.0 will conclude on October 2, 2021
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Who has been sworn in as the Governor of Manipur?
[A] Prem Singh Tamang
[B] Jagdish Mukhi
[C] Ganga Prasad
[D] R.N. Ravi
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Correct Answer: C [Ganga Prasad]
Notes:
Ganga Prasad was sworn in as the Governor of Manipur at a ceremony held on 12 August at the Durbar Hall of Raj Bhavan, Imphal. The Chief Justice of the High Court of Manipur PV Sanjay Kumar administered the oath of office and secrecy to Shri Ganga Prasad. He will take charge of the Manipur Governor, in addition to his own duties during the absence on leave of Dr. Najma Heptulla. Shri Ganga Prasad is also the Governor of Sikkim. The ceremony was attended by Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, Deputy Speaker, Council of Ministers, Chief Secretary, Director General of Police and other senior officials of the State Government and Senior citizens.
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Which State/UT has launched the Indira Gandhi Urban Credit Card Scheme 2021?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Haryana
[C] Bihar
[D] Rajasthan
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Correct Answer: D [Rajasthan]
Notes:
Rajasthan government has launched the Indira Gandhi Urban Credit Card Scheme 2021 under which small traders, street vendors and those doing small works can get interest free loans up to 50,000.
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With which organization, Arunachal Pradesh has signed an agreement for the development of two hydropower projects?
[A] North Eastern Electric Power Corporation
[B] THDC India Limited
[C] Power Grid Corporation of India
[D] Power System Operation Corporation
Correct Answer: A [North Eastern Electric Power Corporation]
Notes:
Arunachal Pradesh signed a memorandum of agreement (MoA) with with North Eastern Electric Power Corporation (NEEPCO) for the development of two hydropower projects in the state.
North Eastern Electric Power Corporation (NEEPCO) will set up a 90-megawatt project in Tawang and another 120 MW plant in West Kameng.
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Which bank has introduced a special deposit scheme to mark the celebratory occasion of 75 years of Independence?
[A] Canara Bank
[B] Punjab National Bank
[C] Bank of Baroda
[D] State Bank of India
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Correct Answer: D [State Bank of India
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Which Indian city was adjudged the second most polluted city out of the 50 ‘most polluted cities’ in the world?
[A] Ghaziabad
[B] Kanpur
[C] Gurugram
[D] Delhi
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Correct Answer: A [Ghaziabad]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh’s Ghaziabad was adjudged the second most polluted city out of the 50 ‘most polluted cities’ in the world in 2020 by a report prepared by British company HouseFresh.
Ghaziabad reported an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 2.5 particulate matter (PM) in 106.6µg/m3, the report said. Preceding Ghaziabad, Chinese city of Hotan in Xinjiang province has been named the most polluted city with a PM2.5 of 110.2µg/m3.
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Recently, UPI payments have been made available in which country by NPCI International Payments Ltd (NIPL), the international arm of the National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI)?
[A] Japan
[B] United Arab Emirates
[C] Israel
[D] Qatar
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Correct Answer: B [United Arab Emirates]
Notes:
NPCI International Payments Ltd (NIPL), the international arm of the National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI) has partnered with Mashreq, one of the leading financial institutions in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), to offer acceptance of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) in the UAE.
UPI is an instant real-time payment system developed by NPCI facilitating inter-bank transactions.
The strategic tie-up between the two entities will provide a considerable boost to the digital payment ecosystem in the UAE and will prove to be a major stepping stone for the wider reach of UPI in the international markets.
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Which date in August is celebrated as World Sanskrit Day?
[A] 20 August
[B] 21 August
[C] 22 August
[D] 23 August
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Correct Answer: C [22 August]
Notes:
World Sanskrit Day is also known as Vishva-samskrita-dinam.
It is an annual event that focuses around the ancient Indian language of Sanskrit.
The day is celebrated with the aim of promoting its revival and maintenance.
Every year, the day is celebrated on Shraavana Poornima, the full moon day of the Shraavana month in Hindu calendar.
In the year 2021, the day is marked on August 22.
Sanskrit organisation Samskrita Bharati has been tasked with promoting the day.
Sanskrit Week is being celebrated from August 19 to August 25, 2021.
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Who has been appointed as the new governor of Manipur?
[A] Jagdish Mukhi
[B] Phagu Chauhan
[C] Najma Heptulla
[D] La Ganesan
Correct Answer: D [La Ganesan]
Notes:
President Ram Nath Kovind on 22nd August appointed senior BJP leader from Tamil Nadu La Ganesan as the new governor of Manipur.
The post of the governor had fallen vacant after the retirement of Najma Heptulla earlier this month.
Heptulla had demitted office on August 10 and on the same day the temporary charge was given to Sikkim Governor Ganga Prasad
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Which space agency has planned to bring back soil from the Martian Moon ‘Phobos’ in the year 2029?
[A] Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
[B] Roscosmos
[C] Indian Space Research Organisation
[D] China National Space Administration
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Correct Answer: A [Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency]
Notes:
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) plans to launch an explorer 2024 which will land on ‘Phobos’ the Martian Moon in order to collect 10 grams of soil and bring it back to Earth in 2029.
The scientists from JAXA believe that 0.1% of the surface soil on Phobos came from Mars.
Collecting the samples from multiple locations on the Martian moon can provide a greater chance of obtaining the possible traces of life from Mars than obtaining the soil from a single location on Mars.
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Which space agency has planned to bring back soil from the Martian Moon ‘Phobos’ in the year 2029?
[A] Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
[B] Roscosmos
[C] Indian Space Research Organisation
[D] China National Space Administration
```
Correct Answer: A [Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency]
Notes:
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) plans to launch an explorer 2024 which will land on ‘Phobos’ the Martian Moon in order to collect 10 grams of soil and bring it back to Earth in 2029.
The scientists from JAXA believe that 0.1% of the surface soil on Phobos came from Mars.
Collecting the samples from multiple locations on the Martian moon can provide a greater chance of obtaining the possible traces of life from Mars than obtaining the soil from a single location on Mars.
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What is the name of the force comprising of 32 female staff that has been constituted to combat Naxalism in the Sukma district?
[A] Rani of Jhansi Regiment
[B] The Winners
[C] Durga Fighter
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Durga Fighter]
Notes:
A ‘Durga Fighter’ force comprising 32 female staff has been constituted to combat Naxalism in the Naxal-affected Sukma district.
The idea behind an all-women force is to promote gender equality.
They will be trained for commando duty for a month.
Asha Sen will be the captain of Durga Fighter.
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In which State/UT, the Wanchuwa Festival 2021 has been celebrated?
[A] Arunachal Pradesh
[B] Sikkim
[C] Nagaland
[D] Assam
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Correct Answer: D [Assam]
Notes:
Wanchuwa Festival is celebrated in Assam by Tiwa tribesmen to mark their good harvest.
Tiwa is also known as Lalung is an indigenous community inhabiting the states of Assam and Meghalaya and are also found in some parts of Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur.
They are recognized as a Scheduled tribe within the state of Assam.
They practice Jhum or shifting cultivation.
Wanchuwa is one of the most important festivals of this tribe.
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Which organization has received in-principle approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate as an Account Aggregator?
[A] Paytm
[B] PayPal
[C] PhonePe
[D] MobiKwik
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Correct Answer: C [PhonePe]
Notes:
Walmart-owned PhonePe has received in-principle approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate as an Account Aggregator (AA)
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Which organization has implemented an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based attendance system for government schools across Assam?
[A] RailTel Corporation of India Ltd
[B] Google
[C] Infosys
[D] Tata Consultancy Services
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Correct Answer: A [RailTel Corporation of India Ltd]
Notes:
State-owned RailTel Corporation of India Ltd has implemented an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based attendance system for 48,000 government schools across Assam.
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How many countries are participating in Malabar 21 Naval Exercise?
[A] Two
[B] Four
[C] Six
[D] Ten
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Correct Answer: B [Four]
Notes:
The naval forces of India, USA, Japan and Australia (QUAD) would be participating in the Malabar 21 naval exercises.
These four countries have been a part of the Malabar exercise since 2020.
This year’s Malabar exercise is held at Pacific island Guam.
This year’s exercise aims to enhance the interoperability amongst navies and develop common understanding and SOPs in maritime security.
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When is the International Day against Nuclear Tests observed every year?
[A] August 29
[B] August 31
[C] September 1
[D] September 5
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Correct Answer: A [August 29]
Notes:
The ‘International Day against Nuclear Tests’ is observed on August 29 every year, across the world.
The Day aims to bring awareness regarding the harmful effects of testing nuclear weapons and calls for an end to such tests
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Shanti Lal Jain has been appointed as the MD & CEO of which public sector bank?
[A] Punjab National Bank
[B] Indian Bank
[C] Union Bank of India
[D] State Bank of Indian
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Correct Answer: B [Indian Bank]
Notes:
Shanti Lal Jain has been appointed as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Indian Bank.
He was earlier serving as the Executive Director of the Bank of Baroda.
Jain will replace Padmaja Chunduru, whose term ends on August 31, 2021.
His tenure of three years would start from September 1, and will be extendable for another two years or until attaining the age of superannuation, whichever is earlier.
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Which place in India is known to have all three species of crocodiles?
[A] Kendrapara
[B] Kochi
[C] Kannur
[D] Konark
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Correct Answer: A [Kendrapara]
Notes:
Kendrapara district located in the state of Odisha has been found to have all three species of crocodiles -salt-water, gharial and mugger.
The Bhitarkanika National Park is located in this district and is known for conservation of crocodiles.
This national park is home to more than 70% of India’s crocodiles.
This is the second Ramsar conservation sites in India and was designated so in the year 2002.
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Which place in India is known to have all three species of crocodiles?
[A] Kendrapara
[B] Kochi
[C] Kannur
[D] Konark
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Correct Answer: A [Kendrapara]
Notes:
Kendrapara district located in the state of Odisha has been found to have all three species of crocodiles -salt-water, gharial and mugger.
The Bhitarkanika National Park is located in this district and is known for conservation of crocodiles.
This national park is home to more than 70% of India’s crocodiles.
This is the second Ramsar conservation sites in India and was designated so in the year 2002.
