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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • July 5, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
Where did the Indian Railways open its first movable freshwater tunnel aquarium?
Krantivira Sangolli Rayanna Railway Station
Yeshwanthapura Railway Station
Malleswaram Railway Station
Krishnadevaraya Halt
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian Railway Stations Development Corporation Ltd in collaboration with the HNi Aquatic Kingdom has opened Indian Railways first movable freshwater tunnel aquarium at the Krantivira Sangolli Rayanna Railway Station in Bengaluru for the general public.

2.
Which university has signed an MoU with DRDO's Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences for cooperation in education and research?
Jadavpur University
Banaras Hindu University
University of Hyderabad
Jawaharlal Nehru University
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Jawaharlal Nehru University signed an MoU with DRDO's Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences for cooperation in education and research.

3.
Abhimanyu Mishra who has made history by becoming the youngest chess Grandmaster, broke the record of 12 years and 7 months set by whom?
Sergey Karjakin
Garry Kasparov
Veselin Topalov
Fabiano Caruana
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In Chess, Abhimanyu Mishra made history by becoming the youngest chess Grandmaster, breaking the record of 12 years and seven months set by Sergey Karjakin in 2002.

4.
India's which newspaper turned 200 on July 1, 2021?
Gujarat Mitra
Mumbai Samachar
Janmabhoomi
Gujarat Mitra
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's longest-running newspaper - Mumbai Samachar has entered its 200th year on July 1.

5.
Who has replaced Daniel Smith as the interim envoy to India, appointed by the US?
Manjeet Rana
Suresh Gulati
Prashant Tiwari
Atul Keshap
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The US has appointed Indian-American career diplomat Atul Keshap, an old India-hand at the state department, as the country's Charge'd Affairs in Delhi.

6.
Which of the following banks has launched 'Salute Doctors', a banking solution for doctors?
Kotak Mahindra Bank
ICICI Bank
Axis Bank
HDFC Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The ICICI Bank has launched India's most comprehensive banking solutions for medical doctors.

7.
According to a joint report by the UN's World Tourism Organization and Conference on Trade and Development, the economic impact on tourism due to Covid since last year could top how much?
6 trillion Dollar
4 trillion Dollar
9 trillion Dollar
7 trillion Dollar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
According to the UN report the economic impact from the plunge in tourism since the pandemic emerged last year could top 4 trillion Dollars.

8.
Which state/UT government has launched 'Students Credit Card' to provide soft loans up to Rs. 10 lakh for higher studies?
Madhya Pradesh
West Bengal
Odisha
Haryana
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Government of West Bengal has launched an education loan scheme for students aiming for higher studies.

9.
How much amount has been allocated to Jharkhand under the Jal Jeevan Mission by the central government?
Rs 2,347 crore
Rs 2,267 crore
Rs 2,683 crore
Rs 2,479 crore
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Centre has allocated a Rs 2,479 crore grant to Jharkhand under the Jal Jeevan Mission.

10.
Which country's defence company has unveiled Seabreaker, a new missile with a 300 km range?
Japan
Russia
China
Israel
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Israeli defence major Rafael Advanced Defense Systems unveiled Sea Breaker, a 5th generation long-range, autonomous, precision-guided missile system meant to hit high-value maritime and land targets.

11.
Gita Gopinath related with which of the following and NASA Scientist Kamlesh Lulla are among the 34 immigrants honoured by an American foundation ahead of the "who have enriched and strengthened" the US society and democracy through their contributions and actions?
World Bank
White House
NASA
International Monetary Fund
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The IMF Chief Economist Gita Gopinath and NASA Scientist Kamlesh Lulla are among the 34 immigrants honoured by a prestigious American foundation ahead of the US Independence Day "who have enriched and strengthened" the US society and democracy through their contributions and actions.

12.
Documentary, "Decoding Shankar" about the life and career of the celebrated musician Shankar Mahadevan, which won the Best Film Award in the Documentary section at the Toronto International Women Film Festival, 2021, has been touted by whom?
Bandita Roy
Charu Nanda
Deepti Pillay
Preeti Sharma
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Freelance filmmaker Deepti Pillay Sivan's most touted documentary, "Decoding Shankar" about the life and career of the celebrated musician Shankar Mahadevan, won the Best Film Award in the Documentary section at the Toronto International Women Film Festival, 2021.

13.
Who has bagged the Kuvempu Rashtriya Puraskar for the year 2020?
Sitakanta Mohapatra
Rajendra Kishore Panda
Brajanath Rath
Balarama Dasa
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Odia poet Dr Rajendra Kishore Panda has been selected for the Kuvempu Rashtriya Puraskar, the national award instituted in memory of the late poet laureate, for 2020.

14.
An initiative called "HAUSLA" launched by the Jammu and Kashmir government for women entrepreneurs of UT is in partnership with which company?
PhonePe
DMart
Paytm
Flipkart
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Government of Jammu and Kashmir took a proactive measure, via the Jammu & Kashmir Trade Promotion Organization with the initiative called "HAUSLA" for women entrepreneurs of Jammu & Kashmir.

15.
In June 2021, the government has launched a special drive to enrol more farmers under which scheme?
PKVY
PMKMY
PMKSY
PMFBY
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In a major farmer outreach, the government launched a special drive to enrol more cultivators under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana.