CURRENT AFFAIRS- 2021 August
CURRENT AFFAIRS- 2021 August: Questions & Answers for PSC, SSC, UPSC, RRB etc. Examinations
CURRENT AFFAIRS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. Who has been appointed as the new Vice Chief of Naval Staff?
Answer: Vice Admiral S.N Ghormade
Vice Admiral SN Ghormade (AVSM, NM) assumed charge as the Vice Chief of Naval Staff on July 31, 2021, at a formal ceremony in New Delhi.
2. The World Lung Cancer Day is an annual celebration, which takes place on__________
Answer: 01 August
Every year, World Lung Cancer Day is observed on August 1 to raise awareness about the causes and treatment of lung cancer and highlight the issues of lack of sufficient research funding for the ailment.
3. The blockchain-based startup ‘IBBIC Pvt Ltd (IBBIC)’ has been set up by a group of how many Indian banks to bring the DLT in the financial services sector?
Answer: 18
18 banks in India have come together to set up a new fintech firm named ‘IBBIC Pvt Ltd (IBBIC)’, to make use of blockchain technology for the financial services sector.
4. The first week of August from 01 to 07, is dedicated to which observation every year?
Answer: World Breastfeeding Week
The World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) is marked every year in the first week of August, between 1 to 7 August, to raise awareness on the importance of breastfeeding for mothers and infants
5. PM Modi recently launched an integrated programme of teacher training designed by NCERT, during the occasion of the first anniversary of National Education Policy (NEP). What is the name given to the programme?
Answer: NISHTHA
NISHTHA 2.0 is an integrated programme of teacher training designed by NCERT.
6. The Maharashtra Bhushan Puraskar for the year 2021 has been conferred upon which Indian personality?
Answer: Asha Bhosle
The Maharashtra Bhushan Selection Committee chaired by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has unanimously selected legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle for the prestigious Maharashtra Bhushan Puraskar for the year 2021.
7. When is the Muslim Women’s Rights Day observed in India?
Answer: August 01
In India, “Muslim Women’s Rights Day” is celebrated across the nation on August 01 to celebrate the enactment of the law against Triple Talaq.
8. The Mission Niryatak Bano campaign has been launched by which state to boost export?
Answer: Rajasthan
The Rajasthan government has launched a new campaign titled ‘Mission Niryatak Bano’, to encourage aspiring exporters in the state, increase the total exports from Rajasthan and increase job opportunities in the state.
9. Who has been selected for the prestigious Lokmanya Tilak National Award for 2021?
Answer: Cyrus Poonawalla
Dr Cyrus Poonawalla, Chairman of the Pune-based vaccine maker Serum Institute of India (SII), has been selected for the prestigious Lokmanya Tilak National Award for 2021.
10. What is the theme of the World Breastfeeding Week 2021?
Answer: Protect Breastfeeding: A Shared Responsibility
The theme of the World Breastfeeding Week 2021 is “Protect Breastfeeding:A Shared Responsibility”.
11. Who has won the Hungarian Grand Prix 2021?
Answer: Esteban Ocon
Esteban Ocon (Alpine-Renault/ France) has won the Hungarian Grand Prix 2021, held on August 01, 2021, at the Hungaroring in Mogyoród, Hungary.
12. PV Sindhu beat which player to win bronze in women’s singles badminton event at Tokyo Olympics 2020?
Answer: He Bingjiao
Ace Indian badminton player PV Sindhu defeated China’s He Bingjiao to win a bronze medal in the women’s singles event at the Tokyo Olympics on August 01, 2021.
13. Who has been appointed as the new Controller General of Accounts (CGA) of India?
Answer: Deepak Das
Shri Deepak Das has taken over as the Controller General of Accounts (CGA) on August 01, 2021.
14. Which country has assumed the Presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC)?
Answer: India
India has assumed the Presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the month of August 2021.
15. Isuru Udana, who has announced his retirement from intentional cricket, played as left-arm fast bowling all-rounder for which country?
Answer: Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka left-arm fast bowling all-rounder Isuru Udana has announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect on July 31, 2021, bringing an end to his over decade long career.
16. The two day G20 Culture Ministers’ Meeting was held on July 29 and 30 July 2021, under the presidency of Italy. Indian MoS for Culture participated in the meeting to lead the delegation of India. Who is the Minister of State for Culture in the Government of India?
Answer: Meenakshi Lekhi
Meenakshi Lekhi, the Minister of State for Culture of India participated in the G20 Culture Ministers’ Meeting on 30 July 2021 on behalf of the Government of India. The two-day meeting was hosted by Italy on July 29 and 30 July 2021, during their ongoing Presidency of G20 in 2021.
17. NPCI has launched a UPI-based new digital payment solution that will work using vouchers for a specific purpose or activity via SMS or QR code. The name of this new solution is _____________
Answer: e-RUPI
National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has launched an innovative digital solution – ‘e-RUPI’ in association with the Department of Financial Services (DFS), National Health Authority (NHA), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), and partner banks. e-RUPI is a type of payment voucher with a one-time payment
mechanism. It is built on the UPI platform. Government or Corporate entities would create e-RUPI vouchers through their partner banks and share this e-RUPI with the beneficiaries for a specific purpose or activity via SMS or QR code. The beneficiaries will be identified using their mobile numbers.
18. Nikol Pashinyan has been re-appointed as the Prime Minister of which country?
Answer: Armenia
Nikol Pashinyan has been re-appointed as the prime minister of Armenia by President Armen Sarkissian on August 02, 2021.
19. Who is the author of the book ‘In An Ideal World’?
Answer: Kunal Basu
Renowned Indian author of English fiction, Kunal Basu has announced his new novel titled ‘In An Ideal World’.
20. ‘SIM Binding’ is a new feature, launched by which bank for its mobile banking customers?
Answer: State Bank of India
India’s largest lender State Bank of India (SBI) has launched a new and enhanced security feature for its YONO and YONO Lite apps, called ‘SIM Binding’, to protect customers from various digital frauds.
21. Min Aung Hlaing has taken charge as the Prime Minister of which country?
Answer: Myanmar
The Chief of the Myanmar military, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing has taken over as the interim prime minister of the country on August 01, 2021.
22. The 105 years old Man Kaur, who has passed away recently, was associated with which sports event?
Answer: Sprinting
Multiple World Masters Athletics Championship gold medallist, Man Kaur, has passed away. She was 105. The Centenarian sprinter from Patiala, Punjab, started as an athlete at the age of 93.
23. RBI has recently empanelled IndusInd Bank in which category, to enable the bank to carry out transactions related to all government-led businesses?
Answer: Agency Bank
The IndusInd Bank has been empanelled by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to act as an ‘Agency Bank’. As an Agency Bank, IndusInd becomes eligible to carry out transactions related to all kinds of government-led businesses. This decision is based on RBI guideline that authorises scheduled private sector banks as the agency banks of the regulator for the conduct of government business.
24. Name the player who has claimed the men’s singles tennis gold title at Tokyo Olympics
Answer: Alexander Zverev
World No. 5 Alexander Zverev of Germany beat Russian Karen Khachanov 6-3 6-1, to win gold in men’s single tennis at Tokyo Olympics, on August 01, 2021.
25. How many Indian companies feature in the 2021 Fortune’s Global 500 list?
Answer: 7
Seven Indian companies have found a place in 2021 Fortune’s Global 500 list, which was released on August 02, 2021. Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries Ltd is the highest-ranked Indian company on the list in terms of revenue, with revenues of nearly $63 billion. It is placed at 155th spot globally.
26. Which player has won the men’s 100 metres gold title at the Tokyo Olympics?
Answer: Marcell Jacobs
Marcell Jacobs of Italy has claimed the men’s 100 metres gold title at the Tokyo Olympics on August 01, 2021, becoming the first Italian to take the most coveted title in athletics.
27. How much amount of the record general allocation fund has been sanctioned by the IMF in SDR form to help its member countries deal with pandemic crises?
Answer: USD 650 billion
The Board of Governors of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have approved a record general allocation of $650 billion in IMF Special Drawing Rights (SDR), to help boost global liquidity.
28. Who is the composer and singer of the theme song for the Indian Paralympic contingent ‘Kar De KamaalTu’?
Answer: Sanjeev Singh
Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Shri Anurag Singh Thakur launched the theme song for the Indian Paralympic contingent in New Delhi on August 03, 2021. The song is titled “Kar De Kamaal Tu”. The composer and singer of the song is Sanjeev Singh, a Divyang cricket player from Lucknow.
29. Which bank has launched the ‘Dukandar Overdraft Scheme’, for small retailers to ease their cash crunch?
Answer: HDFC Bank
India’s largest private lender, HDFC Bank, has launched an overdraft facility for small retailers called ‘Dukandar Overdraft Scheme’, to help shopkeepers and merchants in easing their cash crunch.
30. Elaine Thompson-Herah has won the 100m gold title in women athletics at Tokyo Olympics. She is from which country?
Answer: Jamaica
In the Women’s category, Elaine Thompson-Herah of Jamaica won the women’s 100 metres title in 10.61 seconds.
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce (10.74) of Jamaica took the silver and Shericka Jackson (10.76) of Jamaica won the bronze medal.
31. What is the loans disbursement target set by the Government under the PM Mudra Yojana (PMMY) for 2021-22?
Answer: Rs 3 trillion
The government has set the loans disbursement target under the PM Mudra Yojana (PMMY) at Rs 3 trillion for 2021-22 (FY22).
32. Which team has won the 2021 Concacaf Football Gold Cup?
Answer: United States
In football, the U.S. Men’s National Team defeated Mexico 1-0 in extra time, to be crowned champion of the 2021 Concacaf Gold Cup on August 01, 2021.
33. Which company has topped the 2021 Fortune’s Global 500 list?
Answer: Walmart
Globally, Walmart has topped the list in terms of revenue for the eighth consecutive year and the 16th time since 1995.
34. Which is the first Indian city to become 100 per cent COVID-19 vaccinated?
Answer: Bhubaneswar
In a new milestone achievement, Odisha’s Bhubaneswar has become the first city in India to achieve 100 per cent COVID-19 vaccination.
35. Lovlina Borgohain has recently won a bronze medal for India at Tokyo Olympics in which event?
Answer: Boxing
India boxer Lovlina Borgohain has won a bronze medal after losing, 0-5 , to top seed Busenaz Surmeneli of Turkey, in the Women’s Welter (64-69kg) semi-final bout on August 04, 2021.
36. When is Hiroshima Day celebrated every year?
Answer: August 06
Hiroshima Day takes place every year on August 6 to commemorate the day in August 1945 when an atomic bomb was dropped on the Japanese city of Hiroshima on August 6 by the United States, followed a few days later by another drop on the city of Nagasaki on August 9.
37. Indian team defeated which country to win the bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics 2020?
Answer: Germany
Indian national men’s hockey team defeated Germany, 5-4, to win the bronze medal match at Tokyo Olympics 2020 on August 05, 2021. Indian team has claimed the medal in hockey after a gap of 41-year.
38. The world’s highest motorable road has been constructed by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) at which area in the Ladakh region in India?
Answer: Umling La Pass
The world’s highest motorable road has been constructed at Umlingla Pass in eastern Ladakh by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO).
39. Name the winners of the inaugural Prof CR Rao Centenary Gold Medal (CGM) by the Indian Econometric Society (TIES) Trust?
Answer: Dr Jagdish Bhagwati and Dr C Rangarajan
Two Indian economic scholars, Dr Jagdish Bhagwati and Dr C Rangarajan have been conferred with the inaugural Prof CR Rao Centenary Gold Medal (CGM) by the Indian Econometric Society (TIES) Trust.
40. India’s first earthquake early warning mobile application ‘Bhookamp Alert’ has been unveiled in which state?
Answer: Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami launched the first-of-its-kind earthquake early warning mobile application, named ‘Uttarakhand Bhookamp Alert’, on August 04, 2021. The app has been developed by IIT Roorkee, in association with Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority (USDMA).
41. How much amount has been approved by the World Bank under Second Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP-2) to improve the safety and performance of existing dams across various states of India.
Answer: USD 250 million
The World Bank has approved a USD 250 million project in India for a long-term dam safety program and improving the safety and performance of existing dams across various states of India. The Second Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP-2) agreement was inked on August 04, 2021, between the World
Bank, Government of India, the Central Water Commission, and government representatives from 10 participating states.
42. Kumar Mangalam Birla has recently stepped down as the Non-Executive Director and Non-Executive Chairman of which company board?
Answer: Vodafone Idea
Aditya Birla Group Chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla has stepped down as the Non-Executive Director and NonExecutive Chairman of the Vodafone Idea (now Vi) Board on August 04, 2021.
43. Indian Naval Ship Khanjar recently became the first Indian navy ship to visit the heritage coastal port of Gopalpur. The port is located in which state?
Answer: Odisha
Indian Naval Ship Khanjar has become the first Indian Navy ship to call at the heritage coastal port of Gopalpur in Odisha.
44. Who is the author of the book “Balakot Air Strike: How India Avenged Pulwama”?
Answer: Manan Bhatt
A new book titled “Balakot Air Strike: How India Avenged Pulwama”, has been released, by the author Manan Bhatt.
45. Who has recently achieved the feat of becoming the youngest mountaineer in the world to Summit Mount K2?
Answer: Shehroz Kashif
A 19-year old Pakistani climber named Shehroz Kashif has become the youngest mountaineer in the world to reach the summit of K2, the second-highest peak in the world.
46. Mini Ipe has been appointed as the new Managing Director of which organisation?
Answer: Life Insurance Corporation (LIC)
Mini Ipe has been appointed as the Managing Director of Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India.
47. Ravi Kumar Dahiya lost to which player in 57kg freestyle wrestling final at Tokyo Olympics to settle for silver medal?
Answer: Zavur Uguev
Indian wrestler Ravi Kumar Dahiya settled for a silver medal in the 57kg freestyle final, after losing 4-7, to Russian two-time defending world champion Zavur Uguev, at Tokyo Olympics on August 05, 2021.
48. Name the newly sworn-in President of Iran
Answer: Ebrahim Raisi
Ebrahim Raisi was officially sworn in as the new president of Iran on August 05, 2021. He won the 2021 Iranian presidential election in June, with 62 per cent of the vote.
49. India’s first Heart Failure Biobank has been set up in which city?
Answer: Thiruvananthapuram
India’s first Heart Failure Biobank has been set up at the National Centre for Advanced Research and Excellence in HF (CARE-HF) at the Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST) at Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala.
50. What is the projected GDP growth rate of India in 2021-22 (FY22) as per RBI?
Answer: 9.5%
The Reserve Bank of India has decided to keep the Repo Rate unchanged in the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting held between August 04 to August 06, 2021. RBI has continued with the accommodative stance. RBI has kept the real GDP growth for India unchanged at 9.5% in 2021-22.
51. The second Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) International Conference on Range Technology (ICORT-2021) was recently organised by which of these organisations?
Answer: DRDO
Dr G Satheesh Reddy, Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO, inaugurated the second Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) International Conference on Range Technology (ICORT2021) on August 05,
2021 via videoconferencing. The conference was organised by Integrated Test Range (ITR) Chandipur, a laboratory of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
52. Neeraj Chopra has recently claimed the gold medal for India at Tokyo Olympics in which event?
Answer: Javelin Throw
India’s star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra won a historic gold medal in men’s javelin throw at the Tokyo 2020 Games on August 07, 2021. Neeraj Chopra threw 87.58m in his second attempt to claim the yellow metal.
53. The Government of India has renamed the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award after which player?
Answer: Major Dhyan Chand
The Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award, the highest sporting honour of India, has been renamed Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, as per an announcement made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 06, 2021.
54. In order to expand its reach in the rural markets, SBI General Insurance has partnered with which platform?
Answer: SahiPay
The SBI General Insurance has partnered with the Manipal Business Solutions, to tap customers of fintech platform SahiPay, in a bid to increase its non-life insurance penetration in the rural market.
55. Which bank has launched Health and Wellness Savings Account initiative, for its customers?
Answer: Suryoday Small Finance Bank
Suryoday Small Finance Bank (SSFB) has launched a new product ‘Suryoday Health and Wellness Savings Account’ with the dual objective of safeguarding both the Health and Wealth of the customers
56. What is the current Policy Repo Rate?
Answer: 4.00%
57. The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) has appointed the first-ever female director of the organisation. Name the new Director of ZSI
Answer: Dhriti Banerjee
Dr Dhriti Banerjee has been appointed as the first woman Director of the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI).
58. Bajrang Punia has won a bronze medal at Tokyo Olympics by competing in which category?
Answer: 65kg
Ace India wrestler Bajrang Punia beat Daulet Niyazbekov of Kazakhstan, 8-0, to win the bronze medal in men’s freestyle 65kg wrestling at Tokyo Olympics on August 07, 2021.
59. The National Handloom Day is observed annually on which day in India?
Answer: 7 August
The National Handloom Day is observed annually on 7 August in India, to honour the handloom weavers in the country and highlight the contribution of the handloom industry towards the socio-economic development of the country and increase the income of the weavers.
60. TRIFED observed its ___________ foundation day on August 06, 2021
Answer: 34
The Tribal Co-operative Marketing Federation of India (TRIFED) celebrated its 34th Foundation Day on August 06, 2021.
61. The Quit India Day is an annual celebration, which takes places every year on___________
Answer: 8 August
Every year, Quit India Day (or August Kranti Day) is observed on 8 August to commemorate the anniversary of the Quit India Movement, launched by Father of Nation, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, on 8 August 1942 at the All-India Congress Committee session in Bombay.
62. Subramaniam Sankar “Babu” Narayan, has passed away. He was a former player of which sports for India?
Answer: Football
Former Indian footballer Subramaniam Sankar Narayan, who played at the 1956 and 1960 Olympics, has passed away. He was 86.
63. What is the current rate of Marginal Standing Facility Rate?
Answer: 4.25%
64. The Pradhan Mantri Dakshta Aur Kushalta Sampann Hitgrahi (PM-DAKSH) Yojana has been unveiled by which ministry?
Answer: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
The Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Dr Virendra Kumar unveiled a portal and mobile application named ‘PM-DAKSH’, which aims to make the skill development schemes accessible to the target groups. The ‘PM-DAKSH’ stands for Pradhan Mantri Dakshta Aur Kushalta Sampann Hitgrahi (PM-DAKSH) Yojana.
65. The International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, also called as World Tribal Day, is observed on which day?
Answer: 9 August
The International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples (World Tribal Day) is observed on 9 August annually to protect the rights of the world’s indigenous population and recognize the achievements and contributions that indigenous people make to improve world issues such as environmental protection.
66. Which bank has been adjudged as the world’s ‘Most Innovative in Digital Banking’ by ‘The Banker’, in its Innovation in Digital Banking Awards 2021?
Answer: DBS Bank
The DBS Bank has won the global accolade of ‘Most Innovative in Digital Banking’ in the Innovation in Digital Banking Awards 2021, by Financial Times publication ‘The Banker’.
67. The Zayed Talwar 2021 is the bilateral naval exercise of the Indian Navy with which country?
Answer: UAE
The Indian Navy and UAE Navy conducted the bilateral naval exercise ‘Zayed Talwar 2021’ on August 07, 2021, off the coast of Abu Dhabi. The main objective of the ‘Zayed Talwar 2021’ naval exercise was to enhance interoperability and synergy between the two navies.
68. The Government has approved the extension of the term of service of the Cabinet Secretary of India for a period of one year till August 2022. Who is the incumbent Cabinet Secretary?
Answer: Rajiv Gauba
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has extended the term of service of Rajiv Gauba, as the Cabinet Secretary of India, for a further period of one year.
69. How many medals have been won by the Indian contingents at the 2020 Summer Olympics?
Answer: 7
Indian Contingent managed to win 7 medals comprising 1 Gold, 2 Silver and 4 Bronze Medals. The country stood at the 48th position in the medal table out of 86 countries.
70. What is the name given to India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier (IAC), which successfully completed its maiden sea trails recently?
Answer: Vikrant
India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier (IAC) Vikrant began its maiden sea trials on August 04, 2021, from Kochi. The five-day sea voyage was successfully completed on August 08, 2021.
71. Which country has won the most medals at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics?
Answer: United States
The United States has topped the overall medal table with 113 medals, which includes 39 Gold, 41 Silver and 33 Bronze Medal.
72. What is the theme of International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples 2021?
Answer: Leaving no one behind: Indigenous peoples and the call for a new social contract The theme for 2021 is “Leaving no one behind: Indigenous peoples and the call for a new social contract.”
73. Who was the flag bearer of the Indian contingent at the Closing ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics 2020?
Answer: Bajrang Punia
Bronze-medalist Bajrang Punia was the flag-bearer at the closing ceremony of the event.
74. Name the first Prime Ministers of independent India, to chair the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) open debate, after assuming the Presidency of the month?
Answer: Narendra Modi
Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi chaired the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) open debate on August 09, 2021, via video conferencing. With this, PM Modi has become the first Prime Minister of India to chair a UNSC open debate.
75. World Biofuel Day is celebrated all over the globe on which day?
Answer: 10 August
The International Biofuel Day (World Biofuel Day) is observed every year on August 10 to raise awareness about the importance of non-fossil fuels as an alternative to conventional fossil fuels and highlight the various efforts made by Government in the biofuel sector.
76. The International Army Games 2021, is the 7th edition of the annual military war games, organised annually by which country?
Answer: Russia
The seventh edition of the International Army Games, 2021, will be held from 22 August to 04 September 2021. The competition will be hosted in eleven countries in the 2021 Games. From India, 101 members of the Indian Army will participate in the International Army Games, which is organised each year by the Russian Ministry of
Defence, since 2015.
77. Anupam Shyam Ojha, who has passed away recently, was associated with which profession?
Answer: Actor
Veteran Indian film and television actor, Anupam Shyam Ojha, who usually played villainous roles, has passed away due to multiple organ failures. He was 63.
78. Who represented the Indian delegates at the 8th Ministers of Justice Meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)?
Answer: Kiren Rijiju
The Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju virtually attended the eighth meeting of Ministers of Justice of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) which concluded on August 06, 2021.
79. The tenure of the incumbent Chairperson of the National Commission for Women (NCW) has been extended for a 3-years- period. Who is the Chairperson of NCW?
Answer: Rekha Sharma
The Government of India has given a three-year extension to Rekha Sharma as Chairperson of the National Commission for Women (NCW).
80. Which organisation has approved a loan worth USD 300 million for the Maharashtra Rural Connectivity Improvement Project?
Answer: Asian Development Bank
The Manila-based Asian Development Bank has approved a USD 300 million loans as additional financing for the ongoing Maharashtra Rural Connectivity Improvement Project for upgrading rural roads and connecting remote areas with markets.
81. Which day of the year is observed as Nagasaki Day?
Answer: 9 August
In 2021, the world is observing the 76th anniversary of the Nagasaki bombing that took place on August 9, 1945.
82. Which is the first state in India to issue an order regarding the implementation of the National Education Policy 2020?
Answer: Karnataka
Karnataka has become the first state of India to issue an order for the implementation of the National Education Policy 2020.
83. August 10 is dedicated to observing which day?
Answer: World Lion Day
World Lion Day is observed globally on August 10 every year
84. RBI has increased the limit for collateral-free loans to Self-Help Groups (SHG) under the DAY-NRLM. What is the new limit?
Answer: Rs 20 lakh
The Reserve Bank of India has raised the limit for collateral-free loans to Self-Help Groups (SHG) under the DAYNRLM (Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National
Rural Livelihoods Mission) from Rs. 10 lakhs to Rs. 20 Lakhs.
85. Who is the author of the book titled "Zohra! A Biography in Four Acts"?
A. Ritu Menon
B. Girish Patel
C. Arundhati Roy
D. Anu Aggarwal
Answer: Option A
Ritu Menon's new book titled "Zohra! A Biography In Four Acts" has been released recently. The book is a Biography of Zohra Segal who has worked on stage, in film, and on television and was successful abroad when few Indian actors were.
86. Which bank has signed an MoU with the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) as one of the banking partners of the Paralympic Games?
A. SBI
B. Indian Bank
C. HDFC
D. Axis Bank
Answer: Option B
Public sector Indian Bank has signed an MoU with the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) as one of the banking partners of the Paralympic Games scheduled to commence from August 24 in Tokyo, Japan.
87. The 6th meeting of Agriculture Ministers of the member countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) was organized under the chairmanship of which country?
A. Tajikistan
B. Kazakhstan
C. Pakistan
D. India
Answer: Option A
The Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar has addressed the 6th meeting of Agriculture Ministers of the member countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), through videoconferencing. The meeting was organized under the chairmanship nof Tajikistan in Dushanbe.
88. The Prime Minister has launched Ujjwala 2.0 by handing over LPG connections from which state?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Maharashtra
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Haryana
Answer: Option A
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has launched Ujjwala 2.0 (Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana - PMUY) by handing over LPG connections, at Mahoba Uttar Pradesh via video conferencing.
89. India's highest altitude herbal park has been inaugurated in which state?
A. Uttarakhand
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Haryana
D. Bihar
Answer: Option A
India's highest herbal park, at a height of 11,000 feet, was inaugurated near the Indo-China border at Mana village in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand.
90. India's Amit Khatri wins silver recently in which game?
A. Athletics
B. Cricket
C. Badminton
D. Shooting
Answer: Option A
India's Amit Khatri won silver in a 10,000m race walk at World U-20 Athletics in Nairobi.
91. Which state has launched a comprehensive Talent Search Campaign in the field of sports?
A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Maharashtra
C. Rajasthan
D. Maharashtra
Answer: Option A
In Madhya Pradesh, the State Government has launched a comprehensive Talent Search Campaign in the field of sports.
92. NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) satellite is a joint mission of which Indian Organisation?
A. ISRO
B. DRDO
C. BARC
D. NASA
Answer: Option A
The ISRO-NASA Joint Mission NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) satellite, which aims to measure changes in the earth's surface globally using advanced radar images, is scheduled to be launched in early 2023.
93. Which state has announced a financial plan of more than Rs 5,000 crore to revive the state's economy that has been unstable due to the COVID 19 pandemic?
A. Rajasthan
B. Gujarat
C. Kerala
D. Karnataka
Answer: Option C
The Kerala government has announced a financial plan of more than Rs 5,000 crore to revive the state's economy that has been unstable due to the COVID 19 pandemic.
94. A 'Samajik Adhikarita Shivir' for the distribution of assistive devices and aids to 'Divyangjan' took place in which state?
A. Gujarat
B. Haryana
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Maharashtra
Answer: Option C
On 31st July 2021, a 'Samajik Adhikarita Shivir' for the distribution of assistive devices and aids to 'Divyangjan' will be distributed in Madhya Pradesh.
95. The Government of India has approved how many new air traffic routes are under the UDAN regional air connectivity scheme?
A. 540
B. 450
C. 840
D. 780
Answer: Option D
The Government of India announced that it has approved 780 new air traffic routes under the UDAN regional air connectivity scheme.
96. Which edition of the Defence India Startup Challenge (DISC 5.0) has been launched?
A. 4th
B. 5th
C. 10th
D. 12th
Answer: Option B
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on August 19, 2021, launched the 5th edition of the Defence India Startup Challenge (DISC 5.0).
97. Which bank has launched a do-it-yourself (DIY) repayment platform for missed loan repayments?
A. PNB
B. Kotak Mahindra Bank
C. SBI
D. HDFC
Answer: Option B
Kotak Mahindra Bank (KMBL), in a tie-up with Credits Solutions, has launched a do-it-yourself (DIY) repayment platform for missed loan repayments.
98. The Army organised a 400 Km "JAZBAA-E- TIRANGA" Relay Marathon will be organised in which state/UT?
A. Jammu and Kashmir
B. Ladakh
C. Kerala
D. Gujarat
Answer: Option A
In Jammu and Kashmir, the Army organised a 400 Km "JAZBAA-E- TIRANGA" Relay Marathon.
99. What is the rank of India in terms of crypto adoption internationally?
A. 2nd
B. 3rd
C. 10th
D. 100th
Answer: Option A
India has ranked 2nd in terms of crypto adoption internationally behind Vietnam, but ahead of international locations such as the US, UK, and China, according to the 2021 Global Crypto Adoption Index.
100. Which state announced a welfare package of Rs 317 crore for Sri Lankan Tamil refugees living in the state?
A. Kerala
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Karnataka
D. Assam
Answer: Option B
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin announced a welfare package of Rs 317 crore for Sri Lankan Tamil refugees living in the state.
101. Union Minister for Steel, Shri Ram Chandra Prasad Singh inaugurated MSTC's new Corporate building in which city?
A. Faridabad
B. Kolkata
C. Chennai
D. Gurugram
Answer: Option B
Union Minister for Steel, Shri Ram Chandra Prasad Singh inaugurated MSTC's new corporate building at Newtown, Kolkata.
102. President Ram Nath Kovind laid the foundation stone of the first AYUSH University of which state?
A. Haryana
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Gujarat
D. Madhya Pradesh
Answer: Option B
On the third day of his visit to Uttar Pradesh, President Ram Nath Kovind laid the foundation stone of the state's first AYUSH University. He also inaugurated the Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath Vishwavidyalaya in the city.
103. SUKOON, a 24x7 Mental Health Helpline has been inaugurated in which state/UT?
A. Jammu and Kashmir
B. Ladakh
C. Haryana
D. Madhya Pradesh
Answer: Option A
In the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Commandant General, Home Guards and SDRF, V.K Singh and Principal Government Medical College, Jammu, Dr Shashi Sudan inaugurated SUKOON, a 24x7 Mental Health Helpline at SDRF Headquarters, Jammu.
104. Which UT will soon have water villas similar to those in the Maldives?
A. Goa
B. Daman and Diu
C. Lakshadweep
D. Chandigarh
Answer: Option C
In a first in India, Lakshadweep will soon have water villas similar to those in the Maldives.
105. Which state launched a series of nutrition-focused welfare programmes for the advantage of women and kids affected by disruption in regular schemes?
A. Rajasthan
B. Bihar
C. Punjab
D. Haryana
Answer: Option A
Rajasthan authorities launched a series of nutrition-focused welfare programmes for the advantage of women and kids affected by disruption in regular schemes.
106. Who has been appointed as the director of the Zoological Survey of India?
A. Ashok Singh
B. Dhriti Banerjee
C. Sneha Aggarwal
D. Drishti Dhamija
Answer: Option B
The Indian authorities approved the appointment of Dr Dhriti Banerjee as the director of the Zoological Survey of India.
107. The Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award will be renamed by which name?
A. Milkha Singh Khel Ratna Award
B. Indira Gandhi Khel Ratna Award
C. Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award
D. Mary Kom Khel Ratna Award
Answer: Option C
PM Narendra Modi has announced that the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award will be renamed as Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award.
108. India's highest altitude herbal park has been inaugurated in which state?
A. Uttarakhand
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Haryana
D. Bihar
Answer: Option A
India's highest herbal park, at a height of 11,000 feet, was inaugurated near the Indo-China border at Mana village in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand.
109. NTPC commissioned a 25 Megawatt floating solar PV project at Simhadri thermal station in which state?
A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Kerala
D. Karnataka
Answer: Option A
NTPC Ltd commissioned the largest floating solar PV project in Visakhapatnam. It is a 25 MW project on the reservoir of Simhadri thermal power station.
110. Which state has launched a comprehensive Talent Search Campaign in the field of sports?
A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Maharashtra
C. Rajasthan
D. Maharashtra
Answer: Option A
In Madhya Pradesh, the State Government has launched a comprehensive Talent Search Campaign in the field of sports.
111. Which state has introduced a scheme to provide interest-free loans up to Rs 50,000 to street vendors?
A. Rajasthan
B. Haryana
C. Gujarat
D. Kerala
Answer: Option A
The Ashok Gehlot government in Rajasthan has introduced a scheme to provide interest-free loans up to Rs 50,000 to street vendors, people in the age group of 18-40 years working in the service sector and unemployed of urban areas hit by the Covid-19-induced financial crisis.
112. The Civil Aviation Ministry has raised the lower as well as upper caps on domestic fares to what amount?
A. 9.45%
B. 5.43%
C. 12.82%
D. 15%
Answer: Option C
The Civil Aviation Ministry in an official order has raised the lower as well as upper caps on domestic fares by 9.83% to 12.82%.
113. Who is the new CEO of Royal Enfield and ED of Eicher Motors Ltd. (EML)?
A. Vinod K. Dasari
B. B. Govindarajan
C. Chitra Majumdar
D. Neeraj Singh
Answer: Option B
Vinod K. Dasari will step down as CEO of Royal Enfield and ED of Eicher Motors Ltd. (EML). He will be succeeded by B. Govindarajan.
114. The first nasal COVID-19 vaccine developed by which company has got regulatory approval for phase second and third trials?
A. DRDO
B. ICMR
C. Bharat Biotech
D. Cipla
Answer: Option C
The first nasal COVID-19 vaccine developed by Bharat Biotech has got regulatory approval for phase second and third trials.
115. The Central Government has awarded three cities from which state with 'Water Plus' certification?
A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Gujarat
C. Bihar
D. Kerala
Answer: Option A
The Central Government has awarded three cities from Andhra Pradesh with 'Water Plus' certification. It has been done under the Swachh Bharat Mission and Swachh Survekshan assessment.
116. Wanchuwa Festival is being celebrated in which state?
A. Kerala
B. Assam
C. Haryana
D. Manipur
Answer: Option B
Wanchuwa festival is celebrated by Tiwa tribesmen to mark their good harvest. Tiwa tribesmen perform their traditional dance as they take part in Wanchuwa Festival in Assam. It comes with songs, dances, a bunch of rituals and people clad in their native attires.
117. Which one of the following had appointed a committee headed by N. S. Vishwanathan to make suggestions on structure for the urban cooperative banks (UCBs)?
A. SEBI
B. RBI
C. IRDA
D. LIC
Answer: Option B
Reserve Bank of India had appointed a committee headed by N. S. Vishwanathan to make suggestions on structure for the urban cooperative banks (UCBs). The Panel was set up to suggest structure based on deposits, prescribed different capital adequacy as well as regulatory norms for them to their sizes.
118. World Resources Institute (WRI) along with which India organisation jointly launched the 'Forum for Decarbonizing Transport' in India?
A. NITI Aayog
B. DRDO
C. ICMR
D. Planning Commission
Answer: Option A
NITI Aayog and World Resources Institute (WRI), India, jointly launched the 'Forum for Decarbonizing Transport' in India.
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