Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
Who is the new Minister of State in the Ministry of Defence?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ajay Bhatt is the new Minister of State in the Ministry of Defence and Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism.
Category : National
2.
Which type of Akash missile system developed under India's Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Akash is a medium-range mobile surface-to-air missile system, being developed under India's Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme.
Category : Defence
3.
Who is the author of the book "The Light of Asia: The Poem that Defined the Buddha"?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Former Union Minister Jairam Ramesh has come out with his new book titled "The Light of Asia: The Poem that Defined the Buddha".
Category : Miscellaneous
4.
Which organization's CEO will exit with immediate effect?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The ICC CEO Manu Sawhney will leave the organization with immediate effect, informed the International Cricket Council.
Category : National
5.
Jovenel Moise has passed away after being assassinated. He was the President of which country?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The President of Haiti, Jovenel Moise has passed away, following his assassination at his private residence in Petion-Ville in the capital Port-au-Prince.
Category : Obituary
6.
The Indian Army has named a firing range at Gulmarg in Jammu & Kashmir after which Bollywood actress?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian Army has named a military firing range, situated at Gulmarg in the Baramulla district of Jammu & Kashmir, after Bollywood actress Vidya Balan.
Category : Defence
7.
India has signed a Rail Services Agreement with which nation?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India and Nepal have signed a Letter of Exchange to revise the 2004 India-Nepal Rail Services Agreement and which will facilitate the import and export of goods through the Indian railway freight services.
Category : International
8.
In India, which day is observed as National Fish Farmers' Day?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
National Fish Farmers' Day is celebrated every year on 10 July, by the Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying in association with the National Fisheries Development Board.
Category : Important Days
9.
The Department of Public Enterprises has been shifted and brought under the purview of which Ministry?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Centre has decided to bring the Department of Public Enterprises under the Ministry of Finance.
Category : National
10.
Which portfolio has new Cabinet Minister Anurag Thakur received?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Anurag Singh Thakur, Parliamentarian from Himachal Pradesh has been serving as minister of state in the ministries of finance and corporate affairs, has been given the portfolios of information and broadcasting and youth affairs and sports.
Category : National
11.
Government has constituted a 25-member Development Council for Cement Industry. Who is the Chairperson of this Council?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The government has set up a 25-member development council for the cement industry under Dalmia Bharat Group CMD Puneet Dalmia which will suggest ways to eliminate waste, obtain maximum production, improve quality, reduce costs and promote standardization of products.
Category : National
12.
The Ministry of Defence has inked a Rs 499 crore contract with which entity for the manufacture and supply of Akash missiles to the IAF?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Bharat Dynamics Limited has signed a contract with the Ministry of Defence for the manufacture and supply of Akash missiles to the Indian Air Force.
Category : National
13.
Who is the new Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Hardeep Singh Puri is the new Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas; and Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs.
Category : National
14.
Which Indian state has reported Zika virus cases?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian state of Kerala has declared a state of alert in all districts after identifying 14 cases of the Zika virus.
Category : State
15.
Which bank has launched the 'Ghar Ghar Ration' programme an employee-led initiative for its low-income customers, affected by Covid-19?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The IDFC First Bank has launched a unique Employee-funded program called 'Ghar Ghar Ration' for its low-income customers who were affected by Covid-19.
Category : Banking
16.
Which vaccine manufacturers have sought approval for 3rd booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Pfizer and BioNTech have announced that they would seek regulatory authorization for a third booster dose of their Covid-19 vaccine.
Category : National
17.
Who is the winner of the 2021 Scripps National Spelling Bee contest?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Zaila Avant-garde an African-American from New Orleans in Louisiana has won the 2021 Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Category : Sports
18.
The Cabinet approved a package worth how much to boost emergency health infrastructure?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The newly formed Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved 'India COVID-19 Emergency Response & Health System Preparedness Package: Phase-II' worth Rs 23,123 crore.
Category : National
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