Current Affairs Flashcards
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Green Freight Corridor 2, seen in the news recently, is located in which state? [A] Maharashtra [B] West Bengal [C] Kerala [D] Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer:C [Kerala]
Notes:
The loading operation for the maiden shipping voyage in Green Freight Corridor-2 has been inaugurated recently by the Union Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Mansukh Mandaviya.
The corridor is in the state of Kerala and connects Kochi to Beypore and Azhikkal ports. It is proposed that Kollam would be added later to this corridor.
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Which is the biggest air carrier in Saudi Arabia? [A] Emirates Airlines [B] Etihad Airways [C] Saudi Arabian Airlines [D] Qantas Airlines
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Correct Answer: C [Saudi Arabian Airlines]
Notes:
Saudi Arabian Airlines, owned by the state is the biggest carrier in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Others include low-cost carrier Flyadeal sand Flynas.
Recently, Saudi Arabia announced plans to launch a second national airline. This would push the kingdom to the fifth rank globally in terms of air transit traffic. The decision aims to turn the kingdom into a global logistics hub, diversifying from oil.
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Which post is held by Amitabh Kant, whose tenure has been extended? [A] SBI Chairman [B] NITI Aayog CEO [C] Deputy Election Commissioner [D] Comptroller and Auditor General
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Correct Answer: B [NITI Aayog CEO]
Notes:
Amitabh Kant is serving as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Indian Government think tank NITI Aayog.
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has extended the tenure of Amitabh Kant to another one year. This is the third extension since he joined the NITI Aayog in 2016.
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Which country launched autonomous long range missile system named ‘Sea Braker’? [A] Japan [B] Israel [C] USA [D] China
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Correct Answer: B [Israel]
Notes:
Israel’s Defence major Rafael Advanced Defense Systems launched Sea Breaker, a 5th generation long range, autonomous, precision-guided missile system.
It is a naval and artillery unit force-multiplier, which can hit high-value maritime and land targets. It has ranges of up to 300 km, can be fired both from land and surface ships. The firm would offer the system to India in future
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Which country has produced VT-4 battle tanks, that were recently inducted by Pakistan into its armoury? [A] Russia [B] United States [C] China [D] France
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Correct Answer: C [China ]
Notes:
The Pakistan Army has formally inducted the first batch of the China-made VT-4 battle tanks into its armoury. Produced by Chinese state-owned armoured vehicle manufacturer, Norinco, the delivery of VT-4 tanks from the manufacturer began in April 2020. Pakistan is the third country to have bought these tanks from China after Thailand and Nigeria
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What does F stand for in PMFME, which recently completed one year? [A] Food [B] Finance [C] Fund [D] Formalisation
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Correct Answer: D [Formalisation]
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Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme is a centrally sponsored scheme launched by the Indian Government under the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan. The scheme aims to boost competitiveness of the existing MSMEs in the unorganised segment of the food processing industry by helping them become formalised.
This Rs.10,000 crore scheme will be implemented over a period of 5 years from 2020-21 to 2024-25. It recently marked one year of completion. It seeks to directly assist 2 lakh micro food processing units by providing them with financial, technical and business support required for expanding and upgrading the business.
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Recently, which ministry has released the Glacial Lake Atlas of Ganga Basin? [A] Ministry of Mines [B] Ministry of Earth Sciences [C] Ministry of Jal Shakti [D] Ministry of Science & Technology
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Correct Answer: C [Ministry of Jal Shakti ]
Notes:
The Glacial Lake Atlas of Ganga Basin was recently released by the Ministry of Jal Shakti. It analyses changes in water bodies in the Himalayan regions over a period, which can then be used for studying the impacts of climate change and for pre-planning the disaster response. Around 4,000 glacial lakes have been mapped in the Ganga River basin, with the aggregate lake water covering an area of 20,685 hectares.
The atlas is currently available on Bhuvan portal of ISRO’s National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC). It provides latest information on the expansion or shrinkage of glacial lakes. It also monitors the addition of new lakes during a particular period of time.
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Which music icon, who was recently in news, is the best-selling teenage artist of all time? [A] Rihanna [B] Taylor Swift [C] Beyoncé [D] Britney Spears
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Correct Answer: D [Britney Spears]
Notes:
A Los Angeles court has denied the music star’s request to eject her father from a guardianship arrangement that gives him control of her affairs. This a week after the singer made an impassioned plea to end the “abusive” conservatorship during which she said she has been medicated to control her behaviour, prohibited from making decisions on friendships or finances and prevented from having a contraceptive implant removed, despite wanting more children
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Which country announced the ‘Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code’? [A] France [B] China [C] India [D] Australia
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Correct Answer: C [India]
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India announced the ‘Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code’ and it came into force from May 2021. As per the rules, all significant social media intermediaries had to publish monthly reports on the details of complaints, actions taken and monitoring details.
Facebook recently launched its first monthly report for the period between May 15 and June 15. As per the report, Facebook took action against about 30 million pieces of content.
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Freight Smart Cities’, which were making news recently, will be set up by which Union Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
[B] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
[C] Ministry of Home Affairs
[D] Ministry of MSME
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Commerce and Industry]
Notes:
Ministry of Commerce and Industry announced its plans to build freight smart cities to improve urban freight efficiency. This is aimed to reduce the logistics costs.
Ministry of Commerce and Industry launched a website on ‘Freight Smart Cities’. Initially, 10 cities would be identified, and it can be expanded to 75 cities in the next phase before launching it throughout the country.
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On which date, ‘Chartered Accountants (CA) Day is celebrated in India?
[A] July 1
[B] July 2
[C] July 3
[D] July 4
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Correct Answer: A [July 1]
Notes:
Charted Accountants (CA) Day is celebrated on July 1 every year to commemorate the finding of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) was established by the parliament of India in 1949 under an Act.
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When was the GST system of taxation implemented in India? [A] June 1 2019 [B] July 1 2018 [C] July 1 2017 [D] August 15 2018
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Correct Answer: C [July 1 2017]
Notes:
July 1st 2021 marks the 4th anniversary of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), which was implemented on the same date in 2017. This date has been designated by the Central Government as GST DAY.
This year, the Union Finance Ministry has proposed to issue certificates of appreciation to 54,000 GST payers for timely filing of returns to mark the GST Day.
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The recently inducted Short Span Bridging System (SSBS)-10m by Indian Army has been developed by DRDO in association with which company? [A] Gammon India [B] Engineers India [C] Larsen & Toubro [D] IRB Infrastructure
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Correct Answer:C [Larsen & Toubro]
Notes:
The Army on July 2, 2021 inducted the first production lot of 12 Short Span Bridging System (SSBS)-10m, designed and developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in association with Larsen & Toubro Limited, the production agency. According to defence ministry, the SSBS-10m plays a crucial role of bridging the gaps up to 9.5m as a single span providing a 4m wide, fully decked roadway, ensuring faster movement of the troops.
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Which country has produced VT-4 battle tanks, that were recently inducted by Pakistan into its armoury? [A] Russia [B] United States [C] China [D] France
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Correct Answer: C [China ]
Notes:
The Pakistan Army has formally inducted the first batch of the China-made VT-4 battle tanks into its armoury. Produced by Chinese state-owned armoured vehicle manufacturer, Norinco, the delivery of VT-4 tanks from the manufacturer began in April 2020. Pakistan is the third country to have bought these tanks from China after Thailand and Nigeria
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Abhimanyu Mishra, who was recently in news, plays which sports? [A] Chess [B] Judo [C] Badminton [D] Basketball
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Correct Answer: A [Chess ]
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Nineteen years after Russian Grandmaster Sergey Karjakin created a sensation by becoming the youngest chess grandmaster ever at 12 years and seven months on August 12, 2002, a new prodigy, Abhimanyu Mishra of the United States, broke the record on June 30, by becoming a Grandmaster at 12 years four months and 25 days. To attain the title of Grandmaster (GM) a player has to complete three GM norms and an Elo rating of at least 2500. Mishra won his third GM norm on June 30.
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Pushkar Singh Dhami, who recently became 11th and youngest chief minister of Uttarakhand, is an MLA from which constituency? [A] Champawat [B] Sitarganj [C] Khatima [D] Kotdwar
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Correct Answer: C [Khatima ]
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Pushkar Singh Dhami (bron 1975) has recently become the 11th and youngest Chief Minister of Uttarakhand. He is a member of the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly from the Khatima constituency in Udham Singh Nagar district.
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Hou Yifan, who won the 2021 Women’s Speed Chess Championship, is from which country? [A] Thailand [B] Japan [C] China [D] Singapore
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Correct Answer: C [China]
Notes:
Hou Yifan won the FIDE Chess.com Women’s Speed Chess Championship 2021 title. She won the final game by defeating Indian Grand Master Harika Dronavalli.
Hou Yifan is a Chinese chess grandmaster and four-time Women’s World Chess Champion. She is the youngest female player ever to qualify for the title of grandmaster and the youngest ever to win the Women’s World Chess Championship.
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Which Indian bank launched “Salaam-Dil-Sey” initiative? [A] Axis Bank [B] HDFC Bank [C] ICICI Bank [D] State Bank of India
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Correct Answer: B [HDFC Bank]
Notes:
HDFC Bank launched “Salaam-Dil-Sey” initiative. It has been launched to show gratitude to doctors for their significant service during the pandemic.
Similarly, ICICI Bank launched banking solution package called Salute Doctors, to provide customised banking and value-added services to all doctors.
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Which digital payment platform announced small ticket loans named ‘Postpaid Mini’? [A] Paytm [B] PhonePe [C] BharatPe [D] G Pay
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Correct Answer: A [Paytm]
Notes:
Digital payments and financial services platform Paytm launched small ticket loans named as Postpaid Mini.
This service will enable users access loans ranging from Rs 250 – Rs 1,000, in partnership with Aditya Birla Finance Ltd. Users will be assisted to maintain liquidity during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, with the loan of 30 days repayment with zero per cent interest.
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‘Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam’ is located on the bank of which river? [A] Nile [B] Congo [C] Zambezi [D] Niger
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Correct Answer: A [Nile]
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‘Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam’ is set to be Africa’s largest hydroelectric project when completed. As per Egypt and Sudan, Ethiopia has started the second phase of filling the dam’s reservoir on the upper Blue Nile.
UN Security Council is set to conduct a meeting on the issue shortly. Ethiopia says the project is essential to its development, while Egypt and Sudan fear it could restrict the water access of their citizens.
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Which country’s ambitious Mars mission is otherwise called as ‘Hope’? [A] USA [B] UAE [C] Israel [D] Japan
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Correct Answer: B [UAE]
Notes:
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Mars probe is otherwise called as ‘Hope’. It has captured pictures of auroras around the Red Planet, for the first time in the world.
The three images of atomic oxygen emission from the planet Mars were captured by the Emirates Mars Ultraviolet Spectrometer instrument. The data collected during these observations include far and extreme ultraviolet auroral emissions.
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DBT- NIBMG, has created the world’s first database of genomic variants named “dbGENVOC”, in which disease? [A] Oral Cancer [B] Tuberculosis [C] Covid 19 [D] Malaria
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Correct Answer: A [Oral Cancer]
Notes:
DBT-National Institute of Biomedical Genomics (NIBMG), Kalyani is an Autonomous Institute funded by the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India.
DBT-NIBMG has created a database of genomic variations in oral cancer named dbGENVOC. This is the first of its kind database in the world. It is a free, browsable online database, which has a built-in powerful search engine. It also allows statistical and bioinformatic analysis to be carried out online.
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The world’s tallest sandcastle has been built in which country? [A] India [B] China [C] Denmark [D] USA
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Correct Answer: C [Denmark]
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In the seaside town of Blokhus – Denmark, the world’s tallest sandcastle has been built. The castle is more than 20 metres in height and has been built using nearly 5,000 tonnes of sand.
This is 3 metres taller than one built in Germany in 2019, which was previously the tallest sand castle to be built on earth.
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Bhalia variety of wheat, which is a GI tagged product, belongs to which state? [A] Madhya Pradesh [B] Gujarat [C] Assam [D] Uttarakhand
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Correct Answer: B [Gujarat]
Notes:
The Bhalia variety of wheat, which has a high protein content and a peculiar sweet in taste was awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) tag in the year 2011. This is grown across the Bhal region of Gujarat.
Recently, the Government of India has commenced the exports of Bhalia variety of wheat to Kenya and Sri Lanka from Gujarat
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Port city of Qingdao, which was in the news for a massive algae bloom, is located in which city?
[A] China
[B] Japan
[C] South Korea
[D] Malaysia
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Correct Answer: A [China]
Notes:
Chinese port city of Qingdao, which was making news recently, has a massive algae boom is threatening sea life, tourism, and water transport
In response to that, China has deployed thousands of boats and machines to deal with the massive algae bloom. As per the environmentalists, the. Climate change and pollution contributed to the production of the organic matter which contains micro-organisms and can flourish when nutrient-rich sewage flows into seawater.
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Enceladus is the moon of which planet?
[A] Saturn
[B] Jupiter
[C] Venus
[D] Neptune
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Correct Answer: A [Saturn]
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Enceladus is the sixth-largest moon of Saturn. NASA’s Cassini spacecraft has recently detected an unusually high concentration of methane, along with carbon dioxide and dihydrogen, in the moons of Saturn.
The spacecraft has found that Titan, another moon of Saturn has methane in its atmosphere and Enceladus has a liquid ocean with gas and water. Researchers assume that there may be methane-producing processes on Enceladus.
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What is the duration of the ‘Agriculture Infrastructure Fund’ scheme?
[A] 1 year
[B] 10 years
[C] 20 years
[D] 25 years
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Correct Answer: B [10 years]
Notes:
The Agriculture Infrastructure Fund scheme launched by the Government of India, is a medium – long term debt financing facility aimed to enhance the post gravest infra in India. The duration of this scheme is 10 years from FY2020 to FY2029.
The Union cabinet headed by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved some changes in this scheme, in terms of eligibility, location of the units, interest subvention etc
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Shyam Srinivasan has been re-appointed as the managing director (MD) and chief executive officer (CEO) of which bank?
[A] Axis Bank
[B] Federal Bank
[C] ICICI Bank
[D] Yes Bank
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Correct Answer: B [Federal Bank]
Notes:
Shyam Srinivasan was re-appointed as the Managing director (MD) and Chief executive officer (CEO) of Federal Bank.
Federal Bank has received the approval from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for his re-appointment as MD and CEO of the bank for a period of three years with effect from 23 September 2021 till 22 September 2024.
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Which country has re-elected Abiy Ahmed as its Prime Minister?
[A] Egypt
[B] Ethiopia
[C] Ecuador
[D] Afghanistan
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Correct Answer: B [Ethiopia]
Notes:
Ethiopia’s ruling Prosperity Party has won the most seats in the country’s parliamentary election. With this victory, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed will be assured of a second five-year term in office.
This was the first time Abiy faced voters as he was appointed Prime minister in 2018 following several years of anti-government protests. The Prosperity Party won 410 seats in the federal parliament out of 436 seats, where elections were held.
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Novak Djokovic and Ashleigh Barty, who won the Wimbledon title 2021, are from …………. and ………… countries, respectively
[A] Switzerland and Australia
[B] Serbia and Australia
[C] Sweden and Australia
[D] France and UK
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Correct Answer: B [Serbia and Australia]
Notes:
Ashleigh Barty of Australia defeated Karolina Pliskova to win the women’s singles final of Wimbledon 2021. She is the first Australian Wimbledon women’s champion in 41 years. Ash Barty will represent Australia in the Tokyo Olympics.
World no.1 Serbia’s Novak Djokovic won his 20th career Grand Slam title, tying Roger Federer’s and Rafael Nadal’s all-time record. Indian-American Samir Banerjee won the boy’s singles final at Wimbledon 2021.
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Which is the first north-eastern state to propose a legislation to protect cattle?
[A] Mizoram
[B] Assam
[C] Meghalaya
[D] Sikkim
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Correct Answer: B [Assam]
Notes:
Assam Chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma tabled proposed legislation to protect cattle in the state, through the Assam Cattle Preservation Bill, 2021.
Other states such as Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Karnataka have similar laws. The bill seeks to protect cattle by regulating their slaughter, consumption, and preventing their illegal transportation.
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What is Ashadhi Bij, that was seen in the news recently?
[A] Kutch New Year
[B] GI Tagged Fruit
[C] Name of a tunnel
[D] Maize variant
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Correct Answer: A [Kutch New Year]
Notes:
Ashadhi Bij – the Kutch New Year is an auspicious day for the farming communities in Gujarat. It is generally celebrated on the second day of Shukla paksha of Ashada month of Hindu calendar.
This festival is celebrated to mark the beginning of rains in the Kutch region of Gujarat. During this time, the farmers check the moisture content in atmosphere and predict the type of crops to be grown in the region.
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Critical race theory, or CRT, which was making news sometimes, is associated with which country?
[A] USA
[B] UK
[C] Russia
[D] South Africa
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Correct Answer: A [USA]
Notes:
Critical race theory, or CRT, acknowledges that systemic racism is part of the society of the United States of America. examines American history through the lens of racism.
The theory was seen in the news often after the killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor by police and the subsequent nation-wide protests. The conservatives of the country are against the theory, as they consider this as an attempt to rewrite American history, and have been insisting to pass laws against CRT.
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Which organisation issued new recommendations on human genome editing?
[A] CDC
[B] WHO
[C] UNICEF
[D] GAVI
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Correct Answer: B [WHO]
Notes:
World Health Organisation (WHO) released two new companion reports, for new recommendations on human genome editing.
It establishes human genome editing as a tool for public health with an emphasis on safety, effectiveness and ethics. The benefits of human genome editing include faster and accurate diagnosis, targeted treatments and prevention of genetic disorders.
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Which state government is set to buy 25,000 electric two-wheelers for its employees, in association with CESL?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Kerala
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Correct Answer: C [Andhra Pradesh]
Notes:
The Andhra Pradesh government is set to buy 25,000 electric two-wheelers for its employees.
Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL), a newly established subsidiary of Energy Efficiency Services Limited, has signed an agreement with the New and Renewable Energy Development Corporation of Andhra Pradesh (NREDCAP) to supply the vehicles. The electric two-wheelers will be provided on a monthly lease to the employees
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Which Union Minister has been appointed as the Leader of House in Rajya Sabha?
[A] Piyush Goyal
[B] Amit Shah
[C] Rajnath Singh
[D] Nirmala Sitharaman
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Correct Answer: A [Piyush Goyal]
Notes:
Union Minister Piyush Goyal was appointed as the Leader of the House in the Rajya Sabha, filling the vacancy created by Thaawarchand Gehlot, who is now the Governor of Karnataka.
Piyush Goyal, who is a Rajya Sabha member from Maharashtra, is in charge of several Ministries including Commerce and industry, Consumer affairs, food and public distribution, and Textiles. The Leader will play a key role in ensuring the smooth functioning of the House and better coordination with all parties.
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Which Union Ministry implements the PRASHAD scheme, which was making news recently?
[A] Ministry of Tourism
[B] Ministry of Culture
[C] Ministry of Home Affairs
[D] Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
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Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Tourism]
Notes:
‘National Mission on Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive’ (PRASHAD) was launched by the Ministry of Tourism in the year 2014-15. The scheme aims for integrated development of selected pilgrimage and heritage destinations.
Union Minister of State (IC) for Tourism & Culture Prahlad Singh Patel inaugurated the “Tourist Facilitation Centre” facility constructed under the project “Development of Guruvayur, Kerala” under PRASHAD Scheme. Prime Minister also inaugurated PRASHAD projects in Varanasi (UP).
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Government of India has signed loan agreement with which Bank to develop Green National Highway Corridors (GNHCP)?
[A] IMF
[B] World Bank
[C] AIIB
[D] ADB
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Correct Answer: B [World Bank]
Notes:
Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Jairam Gadkari announced that the Government had signed loan agreement with the World Bank to develop Green National Highway Corridors (GNHCP).
The project includes upgradation of about 781 km length of various National Highways passing through the states of Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh. Out of total length of 781 km, work on 287.96 km with an outlay of Rs. 1664.44 cr. has been awarded. The project is estimated to be completed by December, 2025.
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Which Indian state has launched the ‘Agar Wood Policy 2021’?
[A] Bihar
[B] Tripura
[C] Kerala
[D] Gujarat
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Correct Answer: B [Tripura]
Notes:
Tripura has initiated steps to promote commercial cultivation of Agar, by launching the ‘Tripura Agar Wood Policy 2021’. It aims to double agar wood plantation by 2025
The state has over 50 lakh Agar trees in the state and has a potential of agar trade of Rs 2000 crore. Agar is used in perfumeries and other industries. Agar Chips and Agar Oil have high demand in the market. Under the policy, testing labs and trade centres would be set up and new technology for artificial inoculation would be introduced.
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Ace Racing Driver Lewis Hamilton belongs to which country?
[A] Britain
[B] Australia
[C] Italy
[D] USA
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Correct Answer: A [Britain]
Notes:
British formula one champion Lewis Hamilton has won the British Grand Prix racing for the 8th time and has set a record in this regard. He is presently racing for Mercedes. This victory is 99th in the list of wins registered by Hamilton. His team mate Valtteri Bottas finished third in the event.
During the event, Lewis Hamilton collided with Max Verstappen in the first lap and received a 10 second penalty.
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What is the name of the online discovery platform for the most promising start-ups of the country?
[A] Start-up India Showcase
[B] Startup India Discovery
[C] Start-up India Finder
[D] Start-up India Lens
Correct Answer: A [Start-up India Showcase]
Notes:
Startup India Showcase is an online discovery platform for the most promising startups of the country.
As per a recent data from the Union Commerce Ministry, as many as 104 startups from different sectors have been registered on the Startup India Showcase platform. In the platform, the promising start-ups, chosen through various programmes, are exhibited in the form of virtual profiles.
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What is the name of the fish, that has been caught in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand for the first time in three decades?
[A] Mrigal Carp
[B] Hilsa
[C] Silver Pomfret
[D] Mystus
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Correct Answer: B [Hilsa]
Notes:
Hilsa, the pricey fish has been caught in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand for the first time in three decades. The fish lives in the seas but spawns in the rivers.
This has been witnessed after the gates and fish locks of Farakka barrage were changed to allow the upstream migration of the fish. Hilsa or ilish, has been the favourite gift to Indian leaders from the Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. It depleted after the Farakka barrage was constructed in the Murshidabad district of West Bengal and nets were put on the Bangladesh side.
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Liverpool, which was removed from UNESCO World Heritage sites, is located in which country?
[A] USA
[B] UK
[C] Denmark
[D] Russia
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Correct Answer: B [UK]
Notes:
UNESCO has removed the Liverpool city of the United Kingdom from its World Heritage status. This decision was taken after the UN Committee found some developments threatening the value of the city’s waterfront.
UNESCO had announced that the developments, including the proposed Everton FC stadium, had resulted in serious deterioration of the historic site. Liverpool is only the third site to lose its World Heritage status since the list began in 1978, the others being Oman’s Arabian Oryx Sanctuary in 2007 and the Dresden Elbe Valley in Germany in 2009.
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In which year was the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) established?
[A] 1991
[B] 2015
[C] 2016
[D] 2020
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Correct Answer: C [2016]
Notes:
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) was established in the year 2016, under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
Recently, IBBI has made amendments to the “Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporate Persons Regulations”, under which, resolution professional should submit his / her opinion on avoidance transactions made by a corporate debtor (undervalued transactions, extortionate credit transactions, fraudulent trading, wrongful trading etc).
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S-500 is the air defence missile system developed by which country?
[A] Israel
[B] Pakistan
[C] India
[D] Russia
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Correct Answer: D [Russia]
Notes:
Russia has conducted a successful test of its S-500 air defence missile systems. During the test, the missile system hit a high-speed ballistic target.
The S-500 is said to have a maximum firing range of 600 kilometres and is the most advanced anti-missile system in the world. It is also capable of countering attacks from space.
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Nuclear football”, which was making news recently, is associated with which country?
[A] Russia
[B] China
[C] USA
[D] Australia
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Correct Answer: C [USA]
Notes:
The United States President’s “nuclear football” or the Presidential Emergency Satchel is said to contain the codes needed for a nuclear strike. One such briefcase nearly came within range of rioters storming the US Capitol on January 6, this year.
The Pentagon’s watchdog said that it would evaluate the safety protocols surrounding the issue and find if it were “lost, stolen or compromised.” Any nuclear strike order would be confirmed and processed only by the Military.
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Which Indian state has set up India’s second village of books?
[A] Odisha
[B] Kerala
[C] Karnataka
[D] West Bengal
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Correct Answer: B [Kerala]
Notes:
Bhilar, a village in Maharashtra’s Satara district, was declared a ‘village of books’ by the State government in 2017.
India’s second village of books, has been set up in the small Kerala village, Perumkulam, five kilometres from the Kottarakkara town in Kollam district. A library has been started in memory of Mahatma Gandhi, to promote readers from the village to read more books
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How many ordnance factories are operational across India?
[A] 11
[B] 41
[C] 91
[D] 181
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Correct Answer: B [41]
Notes:
Essential Defence Services Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha recently. The Bill empowers the government to declare services mentioned in it as essential defence services.
The Essential Defence Services Bill is aimed at preventing the staff of the government-owned ordnance factories from going on a strike. Around 70,000 people are working at 41 ordnance factories located around the country.
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Which country played host for the G20 Energy and Environment ministers’ meeting 2021?
[A] India
[B] Italy
[C] USA
[D] France
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Correct Answer: B [Italy]
Notes:
The Energy and environment ministers meeting of the G20 countries, hosted by Italy was held at Naples. This meeting has assumed significant importance since it has been convened 100 days ahead of the UN Climate conference – COP 26 at Glasgow.
But this meeting has been criticized since the member nations have failed to agree on the wording of key climate change commitments in their final communique.
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Sohra is a town located in which Indian state/UT?
[A] Assam
[B] Arunachal Pradesh
[C] Meghalaya
[D] Madhya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: C [Meghalaya]
Notes:
Sohra, also known as Cherrapunjee, is a high-altitude town in the northeast Indian state of Meghalaya.
The Union Home Minister Amit Shah, launched the Green Sohra Afforestation Campaign at Sohra. Amit Shah also inaugurated the Greater Sohra Water Supply Scheme. This afforestation campaign will be run by the Meghalaya Government with the help of Assam Rifles.
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Which global body approved its first-ever “Vision for Everyone” resolution?
[A] WHO
[B] UNGA
[C] UNESCO
[D] FAO
```
Correct Answer: B [UNGA]
Notes:
The UN General Assembly approved its first-ever resolution on vision. The “Vision for Everyone” resolution was sponsored by Bangladesh, Antigua, and Ireland, and co-sponsored by over 100 countries.
UNGA called on its 193 member nations to ensure access to eye care for everyone in their countries to help at least 1.1 billion people with vision impairment who currently lack eye services, by 2030. According to the resolution, at least 2 billion people are living with vision impairment or blindness.
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Kais Saied, who was in the news recently, is the President of which country?
[A] Brazil
[B] Australia
[C] Tunisia
[D] Ecuador
```
Correct Answer: C [Tunisia]
Notes:
Tunisia’s President Kais Saied recently dismissed the government and froze the Parliament. The President also said he would assume executive authority with the assistance of a new Prime Minister.
The 2014 democratic constitution in the country split powers between president, prime minister and parliament. This move has led to a massive gathering of people, who filled the capital in support of the move. The President said that his actions were in line with Article 80 of the constitution
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Silat Road Gurudwara, which was seen in the news recently, is located in which country?
[A] India
[B] Afghanistan
[C] Singapore
[D] Nepal
```
Correct Answer: C [Singapore]
Notes:
Singapore’s Prime minister Lee Hsien Loong has recently inaugurated a renovated historic Gurudwara, named ‘Silat Road Gurudwara’.
This was featured in this month’s “Mann ki Baat” programme of the Indian PM Narendra Modi. The Silat Road Gurudwara was built in 1924 in Singapore and is the oldest gurudwara in the country. This Gurudwara is dedicated to Bhai Maharaj Singh, who fought against the British in India and is one of the historic sites of the country.
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Which is the parent company of Google?
[A] Microsoft
[B] Oracle
[C] Alphabet
[D] Intel
```
Correct Answer: C [Alphabet]
Notes:
Google’s parent company – Alphabet has stated that it would soon launch its new robotics software and artificial intelligence project named Intrinsic. This arm would develop software tools for design of industrial robots, which can be programmed to make everything from solar panels to cars.
This technology is being developed at the Google’s research unit X for the last 5 years
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What is the name of ‘India’s first indigenous physiological parameters monitoring system for COVID-19 patients’?
[A] COVID BEEP
[B] COVID SYS
[C] C19- MONITOR`
[D] C19- CHECK
```
Correct Answer: A [COVID BEEP]
Notes:
COVID BEEP is India’s first indigenous, wireless physiological parameters monitoring system for COVID-19 patients, developed by ESIC Medical College Hyderabad in collaboration with Electronics Corporation of India Ltd. (ECIL) and Department of Atomic Energy.
A proposal has been recently submitted to Ministry of Labour & Employment for large scale deployment of the system.
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Which institution is implementing the Bamboo Oasis on Lands in Drought (BOLD) project?
[A] KVIC
[B] NABARD
[C] SIDBI
[D] Indian Army
```
Correct Answer: A [KVIC]
Notes:
Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has been implementing the Bamboo Oasis on Lands in Drought (BOLD) project. It was launched from a tribal village in Rajasthan in July, with plantation of 5000 saplings of special bamboo species.
Recently, KVIC planted 1000 bamboo saplings at Tanot village in Jaisalmer, in collaboration with the Border Security Force (BSF). BSF will be responsible for maintaining the plants. It aims to reduce desertification and provide livelihood to the local population
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As of July 2021, who is the Union Minister of Civil Aviation?
[A] Piyush Goyal
[B] Jyotiraditya Scindia
[C] Narendra Modi
[D] Nirmala Sitharaman
```
Correct Answer: B [Jyotiraditya Scindia]
Notes:
Airport Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA) Amendment Bill was introduced on July 29, 2021 in the Lok Sabha by Jyotiraditya Scindia, Minister of Civil Aviation. The Bill proposes to modify the definition of major airport under the AERA Act 2008. It paves the way for privatisation of a small loss-making airport by clubbing it with a larger airport. It will also help in accelerating the UDAN regional connectivity by expanding the air connectivity to relatively remote areas. The main objective is to pair the smaller non-profitable airports and profitable airports so that bidders will consider it as a viable combination for investment under PPP (Public-Private-Partnership) mode.
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What is the location of first sports university in Bihar as per recently passed bill in state assembly?
[A] Patna
[B] Rajgir
[C] Darbhanga
[D] Bhagalpur
```
Correct Answer: B [Rajgir]
Notes:
Bihar assembly passed a bill recently to set up state’s first sports university. The bill was introduced by Alok Ranjan who is the Minister of Art, Culture and Youth Department. The University will be set up at Rajgir. A minimum 33.3 % of the seats would be reserved for women.
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Which Bank has collaborated with Hughes Communications India Pvt. Ltd. to connect its branches using satellite-based connectivity solution?
[A] Axis Bank
[B] YES Bank
[C] Bank of India
[D] State Bank of India
```
correct answer: c [bank of india]
notes:
hughes communications india pvt. ltd. (hcipl) is a satellite broadband services firm which has collaborated with bank of india to connect 1800 branches of bank of india using satellite-based connectivity solution.
hcipl has connected over 30,000 branches and 40,000 atms of 30 nationalised and private banks.
hcipl will provide network connectivity through the hughes jupiter system.
it includes routers, gateways and network management system. the headquarter of hcipl is in gurugram, haryana and partho banerjee is the president and managing director of the company.
bank of india was established in 1906 and it is headquartered in mumbai. atanu kumar das is the present md & ceo of bank of india.
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Louisiana delta system is located in which country?
[A] Australia
[B] USA
[C] Russia
[D] France
```
Correct Answer: B [USA]
Notes:
Scientists from NASA and some universities are undertaking a $15 million, five-year study on adjacent areas of Louisiana. They are using high-tech airborne systems along with boats.
The team aims to create computer models that can be used with satellite data. This will let countries around the world know which parts of their deltas can be shored up.
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The Communist Party of which country has celebrated its 100th foundation year recently?
[A] India
[B] China
[C] Japan
[D] Taiwan
```
Correct Answer: B [China]
Notes:
China’s Communist Party has marked the 100th year of its inception recently. This was celebrated in a huge way at the country’s Tiananmen Square. To mark this event, a 100-gun salute was made.
Speaking at the occasion, the China’s leader Xi Jinping addressed that the party was the only force capable of ensuring the country’s rise.
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What is the outlay of the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme?
[A] Rs 1.01 lakh crore
[B] Rs 2.02 lakh crore
[C] Rs 3.03 lakh crore
[D] Rs 4.04 lakh crore
```
Correct Answer: C [Rs 3.03 lakh crore]
Notes:
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved a reforms-based and results-linked ‘Revamped power distribution sector scheme’.
The scheme is worth Rs 3.03 lakh crore, including Rs 97,000 crore Central outlay. It aims to provide conditional financial assistance to strengthen the supply infrastructure of Distribution companies
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Which country launched autonomous long range missile system named ‘Sea Braker’?
[A] Japan
[B] Israel
[C] USA
[D] China
```
Correct Answer: B [Israel]
Notes:
Israel’s Defence major Rafael Advanced Defense Systems launched Sea Breaker, a 5th generation long range, autonomous, precision-guided missile system.
It is a naval and artillery unit force-multiplier, which can hit high-value maritime and land targets. It has ranges of up to 300 km, can be fired both from land and surface ships. The firm would offer the system to India in future
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Which country recently unveiled “The Kit 300”?
[A] US
[B] UK
[C] Israel
[D] Russia
```
Correct Answer: C [Israel]
Notes:
Israel-based Polaris Solutions in collaboration with the Israeli Ministry of Defense recently unveiled “The Kit 300”. It consists of a sheet made from thermal visual concealment material that makes soldiers nearly undetectable.
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Which is the largest milk producing country in the world?
[A] India
[B] United States
[C] China
[D] Denmark
```
Correct Answer: A [India ]
Notes:
India is the largest producer of milk globally, with an estimated production of 208 million tonnes in FY2021.
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Who won the Goldmoney Asian Rapid online chess title 2021?
[A] Vladimir Artemiev
[B] Magnus Carlsen
[C] Ding Liren
[D] Levon Aronian
```
Correct Answer: D [Levon Aronian]
Notes:
Levon Aronian won the Goldmoney Asian Rapid online chess title 2021. Levon Grigori Aronian is an Armenian-American chess grandmaster.
He won the title after defeating Vladimir Artemiev. Magnus Carlsen, the current world champion was on the 3rd position. The Goldmoney Asian Rapid is the seventh tournament of the Champions Chess Tour 2021 or Meltwater Champions Tour.
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Which agency/organisation built India’s first Indigenous drone defence dome ‘Indrajal’?
[A] DRDO
[B] ISRO
[C] L&T
[D] Grene Robotics
```
Correct Answer: D [Grene Robotics]
Notes:
India’s first Indigenous drone defense dome ‘Indrajal’ has been developed by Grene Robotics, a Hyderabad based technology R&D company.
Indrajaal is capable of protecting a large area of 1,000-2,000 sq. km. per system against threats such as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), incoming weapons (missiles) etc.
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India joined OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on BEPS. What is the expansion of BEPS?
[A] Business Erosion and Profit Shifting
[B] Base Erosion and Profit Shifting
[C] Business Expansion and Profit Shifting
[D] Base Expansion and Profit Shifting
Correct Answer: B [Base Erosion and Profit Shifting]
Notes:
India joined the global tax deal under the G20-OECD Inclusive Framework on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS).
It seeks to reform international tax rules and ensure that multinational companies pay their fair share wherever they operate. However, when the global tax regime is implemented, India will have to roll back the equalisation levy that it imposes on MNCs such as Google, Amazon and Facebook.
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As per a recent Lancet study, what is the approximate number of annual deaths in India, due to abnormal temperatures?
[A] 7000
[B] 70000
[C] 2 lakhs
[D] 7 lakhs
```
Correct Answer: D [7 lakhs]
Notes:
Nearly 740,000 deaths in India annually can be attributed to abnormal hot and cold temperatures related to climate change, according to a recent study published in The Lancet Planetary Health journal.
The team of researchers also found that globally more than five million extra deaths a year can be attributed to abnormal temperatures. Deaths related to hot temperatures increased in all regions from 2000 to 2019.
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Fazil mango, is a GI-certified Mango variety, being produced in which Indian state/UT?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] West Bengal
[C] Bihar
[D] Karnataka
```
Correct Answer: B [West Bengal]
Notes:
A consignment of Geographical Identification (GI) certified Fazil mango variety sourced from Malda district of West Bengal was exported for the first time, to Bahrain
This initiative is expected to boost mango export potential from the eastern region specially to middle east countries. APEDA has recently organized a mango promotion programme at Qatar and some other countries. Alphonso, Kesar, Totapuri and Banganpalli are leading export varieties from India.
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Which institution is set to organise a national-level hackathon named ‘SAMVEDAN 2021’, along with SONY India?
[A] IISc Bengaluru
[B] IIT Madras
[C] IIT Delhi
[D] IIT Guwahati
```
Correct Answer: B [IIT Madras]
Notes:
IIT Madras is collaborating with Sony India Software Centre to conduct a National-level hackathon called ‘SAMVEDAN 2021 – Sensing Solutions for Bharat’.
The IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation (IITM-PTF), which organises the hackathon, aims to inspire citizens to solve India-specific problems of public interest using IoT sensor board. Along with prize money, the winners will be eligible for entrepreneurial support scheme by IITM-PTF
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Which Indian University has partnered with ICCR, to set up Bangabandhu Chair?
[A] Delhi University
[B] Mumbai University
[C] Jawaharlal Nehru University
[D] Madras University
```
Correct Answer: A [Delhi University]
Notes:
An MoU was signed between the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) and Delhi University to set up the ‘Bangabandhu Chair at Delhi University.
The Chair will focus on the common heritage of the two countries and several subjects including Buddhist Studies, languages including Bangla, Geography, History, Music, Fine Arts, Political Science, International relations and Sociology. Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was the first President of Bangladesh.
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“Soberana 2” is a Covid-19 vaccine conjugate of which country?
[A] Cuba
[B] Israel
[C] Iran
[D] Iraq
```
Correct Answer: A [Cuba]
Notes:
Soberana 2 is a vaccine conjugate developed by the island nation of Cuba. The country has stated that the vaccine, delivered with its booster named Soberana Plus, would be 91 per cent effective against symptomatic Covid-19.
If approved, the country would be first Latin American country to manufacture COVID 19 vaccine.
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RBI has recently allowed which category of banks, to apply for amalgamation with the promoter entities?
[A] Payment Banks
[B] Small Finance Banks
[C] Local Area Banks
[D] Foreign Banks
```
Correct Answer: B [Small Finance Banks]
Notes:
RBI has recently allowed Small Finance Banks to apply for amalgamation with the promoter entities, on completing five years of operations.
Equitas Holding Ltd and Ujjivan Financial Services said they would initiate steps on the recent guidelines of RBI. The shares of the Small Finance Banks also rose, after the directions issued by the Central Bank.
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In which state, over 400 parrots are alleged to have died, due to chemical spray?
[A] Kerala
[B] Punjab
[C] Gujarat
[D] Haryana
```
Correct Answer: B [Punjab]
Notes:
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the chief wildlife warden (CWW) of Punjab to look into the allegation of death of 400 parrots in Faridkot.
As per a plea by a social activist, nearly 400 parrots died in the premises of the Faridkot deputy commissioner due to a chemical having been sprayed on jamun trees. The district administration claimed that the parrots died due to a sand storm.
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Which country has formally opened its embassy in Israel, after several decades of broken ties?
[A] UAE
[B] Egypt
[C] Russia
[D] Pakistan
```
Correct Answer: A [UAE]
Notes:
The United Arab Emirates has formally opened its embassy in Israel recently, by inaugurating its diplomatic offices in Tel Aviv.
Israel and the UAE formally established diplomatic relations last year after decades of broken ties. The two countries signed the U.S.-brokered normalization agreement. Israel has also inaugurated its embassy in Abu Dhabi in June 2021.
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India adopted 2030 Roadmap and held its inaugural meeting of Financial Markets Dialogue with which country?
[A] USA
[B] UK
[C] France
[D] Germany
```
Correct Answer: B [UK]
Notes:
India and the UK held the inaugural meeting of the India-UK Financial Markets Dialogue. It was established at the 10th Economic and Financial Dialogue (EFD)in October 2020.
Financial Cooperation is a key pillar of the 2030 Roadmap adopted by the two countries during the recent meeting of the two Prime Ministers. The Dialogue focused on four themes: (1) GIFT City 2) banking and payments, (3) insurance, and (4) capital market
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Which Indian state/UT is the first to set up “Department of indigenous faith and culture”?
[A] West Bengal
[B] Assam
[C] Kerala
[D] Madhya Pradesh
```
Correct Answer: B [Assam]
Notes:
The Assam Cabinet announced the creation of an independent department to protect and preserve the “faith, culture and traditions of tribes and indigenous communities” of the state.
The Department of Indigenous Faith and Culture will be allocated a separate budget by the state finance ministry. As per the state government, in the coming months, laws related to population control, cow protection, and marriage will be introduced by the government.
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Which country won the 2020 UEFA European Football Championship?
[A] Italy
[B] England
[C] Brazil
[D] Argentina
```
Correct Answer: A [Italy]
Notes:
Italy is the Champion of the 2020 UEFA European Football Championship. Italy has defeated England at the Wembley Stadium on penalties, to win their second Euro title.
England was chasing its first Euro title in history. The team last won a major tournament in 1966, when they won the World Cup. Giorgio Chiellini was the captain of the winning team, Italy while the England team was led by Harry Kane.
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As per a recent NASA study, ‘Nuisance floods’ will occur frequently in 2030, due to the wobble in the orbit of which satellite?
[A] Moon
[B] Titan
[C] Phobos
[D] Deimos
```
Correct Answer: A [Moon]
Notes:
As per the recent study conducted by USA’s National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), a ‘wobble’ in Moon’s orbit combined with rising sea levels due to climate change will lead to devastating floods on Earth.
Called ‘Nuisance floods’, these usually occur in coastal areas when the tide reaches about 2 feet above the daily average high tide. As per the study, these nuisance floods will become more frequent and irregular by mid-2030s.
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Which Indian University has partnered with ICCR, to set up Bangabandhu Chair?
[A] Delhi University
[B] Mumbai University
[C] Jawaharlal Nehru University
[D] Madras University
```
Correct Answer: A [Delhi University]
Notes:
An MoU was signed between the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) and Delhi University to set up the ‘Bangabandhu Chair at Delhi University.
The Chair will focus on the common heritage of the two countries and several subjects including Buddhist Studies, languages including Bangla, Geography, History, Music, Fine Arts, Political Science, International relations and Sociology. Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was the first President of Bangladesh.
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Vinay Prakash has been appointed as the Resident Grievance Officer for India, by which social networking company?
[A] WhatsApp
[B] Facebook
[C] Twitter
[D] TikTok
```
Correct Answer: C [Twitter]
Notes:
The US-based social networking major Twitter has appointed Vinay Prakash as its Resident Grievance Officer for India, amidst the ongoing tussle between the Government of India and Twitter.
The firms also published a ‘transparency report’ which describes the user complaint status in India between May 26, 2021 and June 25, 2021.
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Which Union Ministry designed and launched the ‘School Innovation Ambassador Training Program’?
[A] Skill Development Ministry
[B] Education Ministry
[C] Women and Child Development Ministry
[D] Information and Broadcasting Ministry
Correct Answer: B [Education Ministry]
Notes:
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan along with Tribal Affairs Minister Arjun Munda launched the ‘School Innovation Ambassador Training Program’. The program is jointly designed by Innovation Cell of Education Ministry and AICTE.
It aims at training 50,000 school teachers on Innovation, Entrepreneurship, IPR, Design Thinking, Product development, among others. The program has been designed by Innovation Cell of Ministry of Education and AICTE.
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What is the theme of the World Youth Skills Day 2021?
[A] Reimagining Youth Skills Post-Pandemic
[B] Leaving No one behind
[C] Skillful World, Safe World
[D] Skill Development in Schools
Correct Answer: A [Reimagining Youth Skills Post-Pandemic]
Notes:
In 2014, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) declared 15 July as World Youth Skills Day, to celebrate the importance of providing young people with skills for employment, decent work and entrepreneurship.
This year, the theme of the World Youth Skills Day is ‘Reimagining Youth Skills Post-Pandemic’. As per UNESCO, COVID-19 pandemic resulted in the widespread disruption of the technical and vocational education and training (TVET) sector.6th anniversary of Skill India Mission was also observed in India.
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Gira Sarabhai, who was in the news recently, was associated with which field?
[A] Sports
[B] Architecture
[C] Politics
[D] Business
```
Correct Answer: B [Architecture]
Notes:
Gira Sarabhai, veteran Architect and Designer, passed away recently at the age of 97, due to age-related illness.
The architect played a pivotal role in founding the National Institute of Design (NID), by bringing in top most people of the world as faculty. She also established Calico Museum of Textiles, which houses some of the rare specimens of textile from different parts of the country and the world.
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Muhammad Yunus, who is a noble laurate, belongs to which country?
[A] India
[B] Pakistan
[C] Bangladesh
[D] Afghanistan
```
Correct Answer: C [Bangladesh]
Notes:
Muhammad Yunus, the noble laurate from Bangladesh will receive the Olympic Laurel at the Tokyo Games 2021. This was informed by the International Olympic Committee. (IOC). His pioneering work of micro lending has led to much poverty reduction across the globe.
As per the IOC Muhammad Yunus would be honored for “his extensive work in sport for development”.
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As per the UN Data, which country recorded the greatest increase in children not receiving a first dose of DTP-1 vaccine?
[A] Zimbabwe
[B] Sri Lanka
[C] India
[D] Bangladesh
```
Correct Answer: C [India]
Notes:
As per the recent data from the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the UN children’s agency UNICEF, India recorded the greatest increase in the world in the number of children who didn’t receive the first dose of diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis combined vaccine in 2020.
The data highlights that 23 million children globally missed the basic vaccines through routine immunisation services in 2020, due to disruptions caused by COVID-19.
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Which state in India is set to appoint Dowry prohibition officers in all districts of the state?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Kerala
[D] Karnataka
```
Correct Answer: C [Kerala]
Notes:
The State Government of Kerala has amended its Dowry Prohibition rules and is set to appoint ‘Dowry prohibition officers’ in all 14 districts of the state.
This move has been made on the backdrop of rising number of dowry related complaints in the state. The district women and child development officers would act as dowry prohibition officers in each district.
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What is the name of the online discovery platform for the most promising start-ups of the country?
[A] Start-up India Showcase
[B] Startup India Discovery
[C] Start-up India Finder
[D] Start-up India Lens
Correct Answer: A [Start-up India Showcase]
Notes:
Startup India Showcase is an online discovery platform for the most promising startups of the country.
As per a recent data from the Union Commerce Ministry, as many as 104 startups from different sectors have been registered on the Startup India Showcase platform. In the platform, the promising start-ups, chosen through various programmes, are exhibited in the form of virtual profiles.
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NEA Scout, is the new Spacecraft of which space agency?
[A] ISRO
[B] NASA
[C] ESA
[D] Rocosmos
```
Correct Answer: B [NASA]
Notes:
NASA recently announced that its new spacecraft, named NEA Scout (Near-Earth Asteroid Scout) has completed all required tests and has been safely tucked inside the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket.
NEA Scout is one of several payloads that will ride on Artemis I, which is expected to be launched in November. Artemis I will be an uncrewed test-flight of the Orion spacecraft and SLS rocket. Under the Artemis programme, NASA has aimed to land the first woman on the Moon in 2024.
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Kraaling’ is a process used in training/ taming which animal?
[A] Elephant
[B] Camel
[C] Giraffe
[D] Gorilla
```
Correct Answer: A [Elephant]
Notes:
The Tamil Nadu Forest Department is to develop a standard operating procedure for the capture and release of wild elephants based on science and best practices.
As per the state officials, the process of kraaling and training an adult into captivity could be generally tortuous and scientifically not well-established. Kraaling involves capture of the animals by closing them in a stockade (kraal). The Asian elephant species in Tamil Nadu is declining to an alarming level, and so they propose the wild elephants should be sent back to the breeding population.
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Chrysilla volupe, a rare organism spotted in Kerala, belongs to which category of species?
[A] Spider
[B] Turtle
[C] Snake
[D] Frog
```
Correct Answer: A [Spider]
Notes:
A pair of rare Chrysilla volupe spiders was recently spotted at Puttenahalli lake in Kerala. The Chrysilla volupe was believed to be extinct for 150 years, until it was discovered at the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary (WWS) in 2018.
The spider belongs to the family of jumping spiders (Salticidae). Male spiders are 5.44 mm long including stretched legs and 1.76 mm wide. They have a upper skin in reddish orange colour with two shining blue stripes. Females measure 2.61 mm long and 0.88 mm wide, and have a greyish upper skin with grey eyebrows with yellow legs.
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“Nauka” which is seen in news recently, is a Space Research Module launched by which country?
[A] India
[B] China
[C] Russia
[D] USA
```
Correct Answer: C [Russia]
Notes:
The Russian Multipurpose Research Module (MLM) named the Nauka has been launched into space, towards the International Space Station.
This module is intended to service the Russian segment of the International Space Station. This is said to be the largest Russian component of the ISS.
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Which Indian has been appointed as the member of UN tax committee?
[A] Urjit Patel
[B] Rasmi Ranjan Das
[C] Raghuram Rajan
[D] Atanu Chakrobarty
```
Correct Answer: B [Rasmi Ranjan Das]
Notes:
Rasmi Ranjan Das, a Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Finance, has been appointed as member of the UN tax committee for the 2021 to 2025 term
A group of 25 tax experts from around the world are appointed as members of the UN tax committee, formally known as the UN Committee of Experts on International Cooperation in Tax Matters. It aims to guide the efforts of countries to adopt stronger tax policies.
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Which country has reported cases infected by a highly contagious group of ‘Norovirus’?
[A] China
[B] UK
[C] Russia
[D] Italy
```
Correct Answer: B [UK]
Notes:
Around 154 cases of norovirus cases have been reported in England. It is a highly contagious group of the virus.
As per the Central for Disease Control and Prevention, common symptoms of norovirus include diarrhoea, vomiting, nausea and stomach pain. It is also called the winter vomiting bug. Though the people infected with norovirus can shed billions of virus particles, only a few of them can make people sick.
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How many virology research and diagnostic labs are proposed to be set up by the Union Government, during 2021-22 to 2025-26?
[A] 12
[B] 42
[C] 82
[D] 142
```
Correct Answer: B [42]
Notes:
The Government of India has proposed to establish 42 virology research and diagnostic laboratories across the country, at a total cost of Rs324 crore. These would be established during the 15th Finance Commission period of 2021-22 to 2025-26.
These would be established through a scheme under the Department of Health Research (DHR), Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).
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Which country played host for the G20 Energy and Environment ministers’ meeting 2021?
[A] India
[B] Italy
[C] USA
[D] France
```
Correct Answer: B [Italy]
Notes:
The Energy and environment ministers meeting of the G20 countries, hosted by Italy was held at Naples. This meeting has assumed significant importance since it has been convened 100 days ahead of the UN Climate conference – COP 26 at Glasgow.
But this meeting has been criticized since the member nations have failed to agree on the wording of key climate change commitments in their final communique.
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Which is the major component of India’s foreign exchange reserves?
[A] Gold
[B] Foreign Currency assets
[C] SDR with IMF
[D] Reserve Position with IMF
```
Correct Answer: B [Foreign Currency assets]
Notes:
As per the RBI data, India’s foreign exchange reserves rose by USD 835 million to touch a record high of USD 612.73 billion in the week ended July 16, 2021.
The foreign currency assets (FCA) is the major component of the overall reserves. It rose by USD 463 million to USD 568.748 billion in the week. Gold reserves were up by USD 377 million and the special drawing rights (SDRs) with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) were up by USD 1 million. With this, India became the fourth largest Forex holder.
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ARMEX-21, is a Skiing Expedition conducted by which country?
[A] India
[B] China
[C] Japan
[D] Nepal
```
Correct Answer: A [India]
Notes:
Indian Army Skiing Expedition, ARMEX-21, was recently flagged in by the Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The expedition was conducted in the mountain ranges of the Himalayas with an aim to promote adventure activities in the country.
It commenced at the Karakoram Pass in Ladakh on 10th March and ended on 6th of July at Malari in Uttarakhand. The team covered 1,660 kms in 119 days and travelled through several passes of 5,000-6,500m, glaciers, valleys and rivers.
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Which Indian Naval Ship participated in the 325th Navy Day celebrations of the Russian Navy?
[A] INS Tabar
[B] INS Trishul
[C] INS Talwar
[D] INS Trikhand
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Correct Answer: A [INS Tabar]
Notes:
Indian Naval Ship Tabar arrived at St Petersburg to participate in the 325th Navy Day celebrations of the Russian Navy.
INS Tabar is a Talwar-class stealth frigate and is a part of the Indian Navy’s Western Fleet, based at Mumbai under the Western Naval Command. During the stay at St Petersburg, the crew of Tabar will participate in various bilateral interactions with the Russian Navy.
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With reference to SEBI, what is the expansion of SPAC, seen in the news sometimes?
[A] SEBI- promoted acquisition companies
[B] Special-purpose acquisition companies
[C] SEBI- promoted autonomous companies
[D] Special-purpose autonomous companies
Correct Answer: B [Special-purpose acquisition companies]
Notes:
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is examining the effective public shareholding in listed companies. It is also planning to introduce special-purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) in the country.
A special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) is a company with no commercial operations. It is formed strictly to raise capital through an initial public offering (IPO) for the purpose of acquiring an existing company.
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As per ICMR’s 4th Serology Survey released in July 2021, which state has the highest Covid-19 Sero- prevalence?
[A] Bihar
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Kerala
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Correct Answer: C [Madhya Pradesh]
Notes:
According to the fourth national serology survey of Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR),Madhya Pradesh has the highest Covid-19 Sero-prevalence and Kerala has the lowest Covid-19 Sero-prevalence.
21 states were taken under consideration in this survey. The state-wise approximate prevalence was issued on July 28, 2021. Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Bihar are the top three states with high sero-prevalence rate. Madhya Pradesh has a sero-prevalence of 79%, Rajasthan has sero-prevalence of 76% and Bihar has sero-prevalence of 75%. Kerala has a sero-prevalence of only 44%.
Sero-prevalence refers to the frequency of individuals with antibody to a particular virus in a population. Higher Sero-prevalence rates means more antibodies and more immunity and lower Sero-prevalence rates means less antibodies and less immunity.
