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1.
Who has become the first Indian female swimmer to qualify for Tokyo Olympics?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Maana Patel has become the first Indian female swimmer to qualify for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics.
Category : National
2.
Who has approved the merger of Tech Data Corporation with Sinex Corporation?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Competition Commission of India has approved the merger of Tech Data with SYNNEX Corporation under Section 31(1) of the Competition Act, 2002.
Category : National
3.
Which Indian naval ship completed survey action around the site of the ill-fated MV X-Press Pearl?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian Navy's Hydrographic Survey Ship Sarvekshak successfully completed survey action around the site of ill-fated MV X-Press Pearl and handed over the survey data to the Sri Lankan authorities.
Category : Defence
4.
The Government of India has instituted the highest civilian award in the field of contribution to the unity and integrity of India in which name?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Government of India has instituted the highest civilian award in the field of contribution to the unity and integrity of India, in the name of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
Category : National
5.
DCGI has rejected SII's application to test which vaccine on children?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Drugs Controller General of India has rejected SII's application to test Covovax vaccine on children.
Category : National
6.
What is the new maximum temperature that has been recorded in Antarctica?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The UN World Meteorological Organization has confirmed a new maximum temperature record for the Antarctic of 18.3 degrees Celsius (64.9 degrees Fahrenheit).
Category : National
7.
Who has become the first Indian swimmer to qualify for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Sajan Prakash has become the first Indian swimmer to qualify for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics.
Category : Sports
8.
Which of the following COVID-19 vaccine is a single dose vaccine?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Sputnik Light comprises the first dose component of the Russian vaccine, Sputnik V. Sputnik Light is a one-dose vaccine like the Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine.
Category : National
9.
PM announced a credit guarantee scheme of how much value to meet the shortfall in health facilities?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union finance minister announced Rs. 50,000 crore relief for the health sector under the Rs. 1.1 lakh crore loan guarantee scheme for pandemic-hit sectors.
Category : National
10.
Who among the following entrepreneurs has decided to fly to the edge of space?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Sir Richard Branson, an English business magnate has announced that he will fly to the edge of space on July 11th or soon after.
Category : National
11.
The Regional Conference on Good Governance Practices is being organized in which place?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A two-day Regional Conference on the theme "Replication of Good Governance Practices" was held in Srinagar.
Category : National
12.
What is the name of India's 1 indigenous drone defence dome developed by Hyderabad-based Grene Robotics?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's first indigenous drone defence dome called "Indrajaal" has been designed and developed by the Hyderabad-based technology R&D firm Grene Robotics.
Category : National
13.
The Centre rushed teams for COVID-19 control and containment measures in which states?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Central Government of India deputed multi-disciplinary teams to Kerala, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura, Odisha, Chhattisgarh and Manipur for COVID-19 control and containment measures.
Category : State
14.
Which state/UT has ended the 149-year-old practice of 'darbar move'?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Government of Jammu & Kashmir has ended the 149-year-old practice of 'darbar move'.
Category : State
15.
The Indian drug regulatory body denied permission to Dr Reddy's to conduct phase 3 trials of which vaccine in India?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The central government's Subject Expert Committee denied permission to Dr Reddy's Laboratories to carry out the Phase-III trials of 'Sputnik Light' in India.
Category : National
16.
Which of the following state government has recently launched IT policy for 2021-24?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Andhra Pradesh State Government has launched a new 'AP Information Technology Policy 2021-24' that is expected to generate more than 55,000 jobs over the next three years.
Category : State
17.
Which country has joined OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework tax deal?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India adopted the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting to address the tax challenges arising from the digitalization of the economy.
Category : International
18.
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has announced to launch which mobile application for students?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, ICAI will launch a mobile app ICAI-BOS for students of foundation, intermediate and final course students.
Category : National
19.
The International Plastic Bag Free Day is celebrated on which date?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The International Plastic Bag Free Day is observed globally on 3 July.
Category : Important Days
20.
Who developed the Short Span Bridging System-10 m, inducted into the Indian Army?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The first production lot of 12 Short Span Bridging System-10 m, designed and developed by DRDO has been inducted into the Indian Army.
Category : Economy
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