Current Affairs Flashcards
Who is the national record holder in the men’s 3000m steeplechase? [A] Gulzara Singh Mann [B] Avinash Sable [C] Gopal Saini [D] Madan Singh
Correct Answer: B [Avinash Sable]
Notes:
Avinash Sable finished seventh in 3000m steeplechase event at the Tokyo Olympics 2020. He took 8 minutes 18.12 seconds (8:18.12s) to finish the race and set a national record by breaking his own record of 8:20.20s that he set during the Federation Cup in March. He became the first Indian after 1952 to qualify for the Olympics in 3000m steeplechase event.
Avinash Sable belongs to Beed district of Maharashtra.
What was the theme of the “World Day against Trafficking 2021”?
[A] Save lives
[B] The future we want, the UN we need
[C] Human Trafficking: Call Your Government To Action
[D] Victims voices lead the way
Correct Answer: D [Victims voices lead the way]
Notes:
“World Day against Trafficking 2021” was observed on July 30 by the ‘United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime’. The theme of 2021 was “Victims’ voices lead the way”. This theme was set to raise awareness about the importance of interacting with the survivors of human trafficking. Their surviving stories will help in taking effective measures to prevent trafficking, identifying and rescuing victims and helping them in rehabilitation.
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime is an international organisation or agency that was founded in 1997. It is headquartered in Vienna (Austria). Its parent organisation is United Nations Secretariat.
Who is the first muslim to be nominated as the Ambassador-at Large for International Religious Freedom?
[A] Ilhan omar
[B] Rashad Hussain
[C] Abu Ammar Yasir Qadhi
[D] Rashida Tlaib
Correct Answer: B [Rashad Hussain]
Notes:
Rashad Hussain is an American attorney, diplomat and professor. He has been nominated as the Ambassador-at Large for International Religious Freedom by Joe Biden, the President of USA. Rashad Hussain is Director for Partnerships and Global Engagement at the National Security Council.
He previously served as Senior Counsel at the Department of Justice’s National Security Division. He served as U.S. Special Envoy to the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), U.S Special Envoy for Strategic Counterterrorism Communications and Deputy Associate White House Counsel.
In which state / union territory, Karaikal Port is located? [A] Tamil Nadu [B] Puducherry [C] Kerala [D] Karnataka
Correct Answer: B [Puducherry]
Notes:
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has set up a committee after receiving the proposals from the government of Puducherry and Sri Lanka to start the passenger shipping between Karaikal Port (Puducherry) and Kankesanthurai Port (Sri Lanka).
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between India and Sri Lanka in 2011 and under the provisions of this amendment, the Puducherry govt. and the govt. of Sri Lanka has sent proposals to the Union government of India.
The proposals to start the ferry service for passenger shipping between these two ports has been sent by King lear limited.
Who was known as the “Miracle Mom from Chandigarh”? [A] Man Kaur [B] Neerja Bhanot [C] Harita Kaur Deol [D] Harnam kaur
Correct Answer: A [Man Kaur]
Notes:
Man Kaur was an Indian track-and-field athlete. She was a Centenarian sprinter. She holds the world records in the Over-100 years old categories for many events. She won multiple Gold medals at the World Masters Athletics Championships. She got famous after winning the 100 metre sprint at the World Masters Games in Auckland in 2017. She got Nari Shakti Puraskar award at the age of 103. Pranab Mukherjee, the then president of India gave her this award. She was nicknamed as the “Miracle Mom from Chandigarh”.
Which two countries collaborated recently to develop rapid testing for COVID-19 in under 30 seconds? [A] USA & UK [B] India & UK [C] India & Israel [D] Germany and Italy
Correct Answer: C [India & Israel]
Notes:
India & Israel collaborated recently to develop rapid testing for COVID-19 in under 30 seconds with the involvement of advanced technological expertise of Israel and Indian development and production capabilities.
Trials are being conducted at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya (RML) hospital at a special site. Four different technologies are taken under consideration for clinical trials : Voice test, Breath analyser test, Isothermal testing and Polyamino acid testing.
Which two countries collaborated recently to develop rapid testing for COVID-19 in under 30 seconds? [A] USA & UK [B] India & UK [C] India & Israel [D] Germany and Italy
Correct Answer: C [India & Israel]
Notes:
India & Israel collaborated recently to develop rapid testing for COVID-19 in under 30 seconds with the involvement of advanced technological expertise of Israel and Indian development and production capabilities.
Trials are being conducted at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya (RML) hospital at a special site. Four different technologies are taken under consideration for clinical trials : Voice test, Breath analyser test, Isothermal testing and Polyamino acid testing.
In which state, “Ek Mask-Anek Zindagi” public awareness campaign has been started in August, 2021? [A] Haryana [B] Bihar [C] Madhya Pradesh [D] Odisha
Correct Answer: C [Madhya Pradesh]
Notes:
Shri Bhupendra Singh, Madhya Pradesh Urban Development and Housing Minister launched “Ek Mask-Anek Zindagi” public awareness campaign on August 1, 2021. The campaign will end on August 15, 2021.
The main idea behind the initiation of this campaign is to spread awareness about wearing masks as an preventive step towards controlling the spread of Covid-19. Mask Banks will be established under this scheme where people can donate new masks for poor and needy people. Citizens can donate mask or funds with the help of NGOs also.
In which district of Uttar Pradesh, the foundation stone for Maa Vindhyavasini Corridor Project has been laid recently by Amit Shah, the Union Home Minister? [A] Gautam Buddha Nagar [B] Mirzapur [C] Agra [D] Kanpur
Correct Answer: B [Mirzapur]
Notes:
Amit Shah, the Union Home Minister laid the foundation stone for Maa Vindhyavasini Corridor Project at Mirzapur in Uttar Pradesh. As per the action plan of the project, various developments will be done under this project which includes construction of temple parks, parikrama path, strengthening and beautification of roads and main gate, shopping centres, parking facilities, ropeway etc.
According to the Hindu mythologies, Vindhyavasini was the sister of Lord Krishna and the wife of Lord Shiva. Her temple is located at Vindhyachal which is in Mirzapur district of Uttar Pradesh.
Military ruler, Gen. Min Aung Hlaing belongs to which country? [A] North Korea [B] Myanmar [C] South Korea [D] Libiya
Correct Answer: B [Myanmar]
Notes:
As per the media reports, the Military ruler, Gen. Min Aung Hlaing has been appointed as the Prime Minister of Myanmar in a newly formed caretaker government. The caretaker government was formed on August 1, 2021. The military leader has taken a pledge to hold elections by 2023 and will establish a union based on democracy and federalism. The military siezed the power from the elected government headed by the State counsellor, Aung San Suu Kyi in February, 2021.
Aung San Suu Kyi is a Burmese politician, diplomat and author. She is a 1991 Nobel Peace Prize laureate. She served as State Counsellor of Myanmar and Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2016 to 2021.
In which month, “World Breastfeeding Week” is observed every year? [A] June [B] August [C] July [D] October
Correct Answer: B [August]
Notes:
World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) is organised annually by World Health Organisation (WHO), World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) , United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF). The Breastfeeding week is marked every year from August 1 to August 8 i.e. the first week of August. The main motive of World Breastfeeding Week is to raise awareness on the importance of breastfeeding for mothers and infants. The theme of 2021 is “Protect Breastfeeding: A Shared Responsibility”.
The World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) was founded on 14 February 1999 by Anwar Fazal. Its headquarter is located in Penang (Malaysia).
Who holds the world record in the women’s 400-metre hurdles? [A] Femke Bol [B] Dalilah Muhammad [C] Sydney McLaughlin [D] Allyson Felix
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.
Which organization has undertaken the installation of Agro-Automatic Weather Stations?
[A] Indian Meteorological Department
[B] Indian Council of Agricultural Research
[C] Ministry of Earth Sciences
[D] Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology
Correct Answer: A [Indian Meteorological Department]
Notes:
The Indian Meteorological Department has undertaken installation of Agro-Automatic Weather Stations to provide exact weather forecast to the people, especially the farmers. The installation was done at District Agromet Units located in the Krishi Vigyan Kendras under the Indian Council of Agriculture Research network.
Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal R.K.S. Bhadauria has recently visited which country? [A] Russia [B] United States of America [C] Israel [D] England
Correct Answer: C [Israel]
Notes:
Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief Air Chief Marshal (ACM) R.K.S. Bhadauria arrived in Israel to discuss enhancement of bilateral exchanges between the air forces of the two countries. He reached Israel on an invitation from Maj Gen Amikam Norkin, Cdr Israel Air Force. He is in Israel after a visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
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.
Who are the two silver medal winners from India in Tokyo Olympics? [A] Mirabai Chanu and Neeraj Chopra [B] Lovlina Borgohain and Bajrang Punia [C] Mirabai Chanu and Ravi Kumar Dahiya [D] PV Sindhu and Lovlina Borgohain
Correct Answer: C [Mirabai Chanu and Ravi Kumar Dahiya]
Notes:
India ended its campaign at the Tokyo Olympics with it’s best-ever tally of seven medals (1 gold, 2 silvers and four bronzes), beating the tally of six at London Olympic Games 2012. Medal winners for India were — Neeraj Chopra: gold in men’s javelin throw, Mirabai Chanu: Silver in women’s weightlifting, PV Sindhu: Bronze in women’s singles badminton, Lovlina Borgohain: Bronze in women’s boxing, men’s hockey team: bronze, Ravi Kumar Dahiya: Silver in men’s wrestling, Bajrang Punia: Bronze in men’s wresting.
Ganga Pathway, which is said to be a version of Mumbai’s famous Marine Drive, is being opened in which Indian city? [A] Kolkata [B] Varanasi [C] Patna [D] Kanpur
Correct Answer: C [Patna]
Notes:
Bihar’s capital city Patna is all set to get its own version of Mumbai’s famous Marine Drive. The 5.50km-long Digha-AN Sinha Institute stretch of the ambitious Ganga Pathway is all set to be opened next year. The ‘Ganga pathway’ is part of Rs 3,390 crore project which is coming up on the southern bank of river Ganga to minimise traffic on the congested Ashok Rajpath. The total length of project is 20.50km
Which country is host to the International Army Games – 2021? [A] Russia [B] Germany [C] China [D] United States of America
Correct Answer: A [Russia]
Notes:
A 101 member contingent of the Indian Army will proceed to Russia to participate in International Army Games – 2021 from 22nd August to 4th September, 2021. The contingent will participate in Army Scout Masters Competition (ASMC), Polar Star, Elbrus Ring, Sniper Frontier and Safe Route games showcasing various drills in operations in snow, High Altitude Area terrain, sniper actions, combat engineering skills in obstacle ridden terrain. The contingent will also contribute two observers (one each) for the Falcon Hunting and Open Water games in which Pontoon Bridge laying and UAV crew skills will be showcased by the participating teams. The Indian Army contingent has been selected out of the best from various arms after three levels of screening.
Which country is host to the International Army Games – 2021? [A] Russia [B] Germany [C] China [D] United States of America
Correct Answer: A [Russia]
Notes:
A 101 member contingent of the Indian Army will proceed to Russia to participate in International Army Games – 2021 from 22nd August to 4th September, 2021. The contingent will participate in Army Scout Masters Competition (ASMC), Polar Star, Elbrus Ring, Sniper Frontier and Safe Route games showcasing various drills in operations in snow, High Altitude Area terrain, sniper actions, combat engineering skills in obstacle ridden terrain. The contingent will also contribute two observers (one each) for the Falcon Hunting and Open Water games in which Pontoon Bridge laying and UAV crew skills will be showcased by the participating teams. The Indian Army contingent has been selected out of the best from various arms after three levels of screening.
Navies of which two countries have conducted exercise Zayed Talwar 2021? [A] India and Russia [B] India and United States [C] India and Australia [D] India and UAE
Correct Answer: D [India and UAE]
Notes:
On 7th August, 2021 navies of India and UAE conducted exercise ‘Zayed Talwar 2021’ off the coast of Abu Dhabi. INS Kochi, with two integral Sea King MK 42B helicopters, deployed in the Persian Gulf, participated in the exercise. UAE participated with UAES AL – Dhafra, a Baynunah class guided missile corvette and one AS – 565B Panther helicopter. As part of the exercise, the ships undertook tactical manoeuvres, Over the Horizon Targeting, Search and Rescue and Electronic Warfare exercises to enhance interoperability and synergy between the two navies. Helicopters were extensively used all through the exercise ranging from Search and Rescue serial to passing of targeting data to ships for simulated missile engagement drills.
Recently, 79th anniversary of Quit India movement was observed. From which place in Mumbai, Mahatma Gandhi gave the call of Do or Die to drive away Britishers? [A] Gowalia Tank [B] Rajabai Clock Tower [C] Manibhavan [D] Gateway of India
Correct Answer: A [Gowalia Tank]
Notes:
The 79th anniversary of Quit India movement was observed on August 8, 2021. On this day in 1942, father of the nation Mahatma Gandhi gave the clarion call of Do or Die to all Indians to drive away Britishers from the country. The movement had begun from Gowalia Tank in Mumbai. The day is observed as August Kranti Day every year.
What was the theme of International Day of Indigenous Peoples, 2021?
[A] Indigenous Languages
[B] Indigenous peoples’ migration and movement.
[C] Leaving no one behind: Indigenous peoples and the call for a new social contract.
[D] Indigenous Media, Empowering Indigenous Voices
Correct Answer: C [Leaving no one behind: Indigenous peoples and the call for a new social contract.]
Notes:
The International Day of Indigenous Peoples was celebrated on August 9, 2021 with its theme: ‘Leaving no one behind: Indigenous peoples and the call for a new social contract.’ There are over 476 million indigenous peoples living in 90 countries across the world, accounting for 6.2% of the global population. Indigenous peoples are the holders of a vast diversity of unique cultures, traditions, languages and knowledge systems.
