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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • July 3, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
When is World UFO Day observed?
First Friday of July
July 01
First Thursday of July
July 02
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World UFO Day is observed on July 2 to raise awareness about Unidentified Flying Objects.

2.
What is the rank of India in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2021?
63
10
20
49
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India Ranks 20 in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2021 among the top 100 countries by Startup Blink with the jumped three spots up in the global start-up ranking this year.

3.
Who will be the new Vice Chief of the Indian Air Force?
Ravneet Singh
Vivek Ram Chaudhari
Rajesh Pendharkar
Samant Goel
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Vivek Ram Chaudhari took over as the new Vice Chief of the Air Staff.

4.
In 2020-21, India reported a Current account surplus for the first time in 17 years. What was the rate of Current Account Surplus in FY21?
0.4%
0.6%
0.9%
0.11%
Answer: Option
Explanation:
According to the data released by the Reserve Bank of India, India reported a current account surplus of 0.9% of GDP in FY 21.

5.
When National GST Day is observed?
1 July
2 July
3 July
4 July
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The National GST day is celebrated on 1 July each year in India.

6.
What is the interest rate on the Senior Citizens Savings Scheme for the second quarter (July-Sept) of 2021-22?
7.1%
7.7%
7.4%
7.9%
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Government of India has announced that the rate of interest on Small Savings Schemes for the second quarter (July-Sept) of 2021-22 will remain unchanged at 7.9% as the last quarter (April-June) of 2021-2022.

7.
What is the theme of National Doctors' Day 2021?
Zero tolerance to violence against doctors and clinical establishment
Save The Saviours
Lessen the mortality of COVID 19
All of above
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme of National Doctors' Day 2021 is Save The Saviours.

8.
Which country's former President Jacob Zuma has been sentenced to 15 months in jail?
Zambia
South Africa
Zimbabwe
Tanzania
Answer: Option
Explanation:
South Africa's top court handed the country's former president, Jacob Zuma, a 15-month jail term for "egregious" contempt of court after he refused to appear before graft investigators.

9.
In which country the G-20 Foreign Ministers meeting was held?
Spain
France
Italy
India
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The G-20 Foreign Ministers meeting was held in the Italian city of Matera which was the first face-to-face meeting of G20 members in two years.

10.
Which day of the year is marked as World Sports Journalists Day?
01 July
30 June
02 July
29 June
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Sports Journalists Day is observed on July 2 every year to celebrate the services of sports journalists for the promotion of sports.

11.
Who has become the youngest-ever Grandmaster in chess history by breaking the previous record held by Sergey Karjakin?
Anish Giri
Abhimanyu Mishra
Nihal Sarin
Samay Raina
Answer: Option
Explanation:
An Indian origin boy, Abhimanyu Mishra, who hails from New Jersey has become the youngest-ever Grandmaster in chess.

12.
How many infrastructure projects have been inaugurated by the Union Defense Minister Rajnath Singh?
23 projects
43 projects
63 projects
73 projects
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has inaugurated 63 bridges in six states and two Union Territories.

13.
Who is the author of the book titled "Policymaker's Journal: From New Delhi to Washington, DC"?
Shashank Negi
Girish Chandra
Rohit Verma
Kaushik Basu
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Kaushik Basu has authored a new book on policymaking titled "Policymaker's Journal: From New Delhi to Washington D.C."

14.
Which country has topped the Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2021 by Startup Blink?
Germany
United States
China
Israel
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The US has once again retained its position as the top country while, the UK, Israel, Canada and Germany continue to be the top five countries respectively like previous year.

15.
The Shopsy app has been launched by which company to help Indians to start their online businesses without any investment?
Paytm
Google
Amazon
Flipkart
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Flipkart has launched a Shopsy app that will enable Indians to start their online businesses without any investment.

16.
How much amount has been pledged by World Bank for Covid-19 vaccines funding in developing countries for the period ending 2022?
$20 billion
$ 25 billion
$12 billion
$8 billion
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Bank on Wednesday pledged to boost available funding for COVID-19 vaccine purchases and deployment to $20 billion from a previous target of $12 billion, citing a sharp increase in overall financing demand from developing countries.

17.
Who has been recommended by the BCCI for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award 2021?
KL Rahul
R Ashwin
Jasprit Bumrah
Shikhar Dhawan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The BCCI recommend the names of spinner R Ashwin and women's cricket team skipper Mithali Raj for this year's Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award.

18.
With which companies CMPDI inked MoA for the development of Solar Power Projects?
Bharat Coking Coal Limited
Eastern Coalfields Limited
Western Coalfields Limited
Central Coalfields Limited
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Central Mine Planning & Design Institute and Central Coalfields Ltd, Ranchi signed a Memorandum of Association for development of Solar Power Projects.

19.
Which country has passed a bill to remove Confederate statues of those who supported slavery?
United Kingdom
Germany
Italy
USA
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The United States House of Representatives passed a bill to remove statues honouring those who upheld slavery or backed the Confederacy from the Capitol building, which displays statues selected by all 50 states.

20.
What is the rank of India in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2021 by Startup Blink?
20
29
37
10
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India has moved up three spots to be ranked at the 20th spot among the top 100 countries in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2021 by Startup Blink.