Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
Who is set to become the second Indian-born woman to fly to space after Kalpana Chawla?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian-origin Sirisha Bandla is set to become the second Indian-born woman to fly into space after Kalpana Chawla.
Category : Persons
2.
Which state's CM has launched the 'Bima' scheme with new guidelines?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister re-launched the YSR Bima scheme with new guidelines, where the government itself will directly pay the insurance amount to the family of the deceased to make the insurance claims easier.
Category : State
3.
Pushkar Singh Dhami, who became the 11th and youngest chief minister of Uttrakhand, is an MLA from which constituency?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Pushkar Singh Dhami is a member of the Uttrakhand Legislative Assembly from the Khatima constituency in Udham Singh Nagar district.
Category : National
4.
In which Indian city is the world's third-largest cricket stadium being planned to be constructed?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The world's third-largest cricket stadium is planned to be constructed in the Pink City, Jaipur, in Rajasthan.
Category : National
5.
The Government said to form how many Farmers Producer Organizations across the country?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Kailash Chaudhary said to be formed Ten Thousand Farmers Producer Organizations across the country.
Category : National
6.
Which country has imposed a moratorium on the death penalty at the federal level in July 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The U.S. Department of Justice has issued a moratorium on federal executions while it reviews policies and procedures.
Category : International
7.
Who has developed the first batch of 12 Short Span Bridging systems?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian Army inducted the first batch of 12 indigenously designed and developed Short Span Bridging systems into the Corps of Engineers at Delhi which are designed by DRDO and manufactured by Larsen and Toubro Limited.
Category : Miscellaneous
8.
The CRPF has signed an MoU with which company to train forces in advanced technologies?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Central Reserve Police Force has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) in advanced technologies.
Category : National
9.
When the death anniversary of Swami Vivekananda is observed?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India observed the death anniversary of Swami Vivekananda on 4 July.
Category : Important Days
10.
What was the theme of International Day of Cooperatives celebrated on July 3, 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The International Day of Cooperatives was celebrated on July 3, 2021, under the theme of 'Rebuild better together'.
Category : Miscellaneous
11.
Tribal Affairs minister laid the foundation stone for construction of five Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS) in which State?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Minister of Tribal Affairs Shri Arjun Munda laid the foundation stone for the construction of five Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS) in three districts of Jharkhand.
Category : State
12.
Which ministry has launched the NIPUN Bharat?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank has launched National Initiative for Proficiency in Reading with Understanding and Numeracy - NIPUN Bharat.
Category : National
13.
Which survey ships of India has completed the survey data of the MV X-Press Pearl acid leak and fire accident?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian Navy's Hydrographic Survey Ship INS Sarvekshak successfully completed survey action around the site of the ill-fated MV X-Press Pearl.
Category : Defence
14.
Which organization has issues instructions for the appointment of MD/WTD in Urban Co-operative Banks?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The RBI has issued a notification harmonizing the rules for the appointment of urban co-operative banks (UCB) chiefs and whole-time directors (WTDs) with those of private banks.
Category : Miscellaneous
15.
The Central Government has increased the retirement age of LIC Chairman to how many years?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The government has extended the superannuation age of IPO-bound LIC Chairman to up to 62 years by making an amendment to the Life Insurance Corporation of India (Staff) Regulations, 1960.
Category : National
16.
Who has become the first Indian to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics in 400m hurdles?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Athlete MP Jabir has become the first Indian to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics in 400m hurdles after he clocked 49.78s to win gold at the concluded Inter-State Athletics Championships in Patiala.
Category : Sports
17.
Which country has got certified by the WHO as Malaria-free?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Health Organization has awarded China a Malaria-free certification.
Category : International
18.
The Government has extended the retirement age of the LIC chairman up to how many years?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The government has extended the superannuation age of IPO-bound LIC Chairman to up to 62 years by making the amendment to the Life Insurance Corporation of India (Staff) Regulations, 1960.
Category : Miscellaneous
19.
The Project BOLD has been launched from which state in India?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The first of its kind exercise in India, project BOLD (Bamboo Oasis on Lands in Drought) has launched from the tribal village Nichla Mandwa in Udaipur, Rajasthan.
Category : State
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