Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
Which state government has announced the new Population Policy 2021-2030?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The government of Uttar Pradesh has announced a new Population Policy 2021-2030 on the occasion of World Population Day.
Category : State
2.
What is the theme of the 2021 World Population Day?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Theme of 2021 World Population Day is the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on fertility'.
Category : Miscellaneous
3.
Which team has won the 2021 Copa America title?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Lionel Messi-led Argentina beat Neymar's Brazil 1-0 to win the Copa America final match, held at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro.
Category : Sports
4.
Which state's Chief Minister has announced ex gratia of Rs 5 lakh each to the family of those killed in lightning strikes?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has announced an ex gratia of Rs 5 lakh each to the families of those who lost their lives due to lightning strikes in the state.
Category : State
5.
Who inaugurated the country's First Liquefied Natural Gas plant in Nagpur?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari inaugurated the country's First Private LNG plant in Nagpur.
Category : National
6.
Which city's mayor Eric Garcetti has been nominated by US President Joe Biden to be the ambassador to India?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
US President Joe Biden has nominated Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti to be the US ambassador to India.
Category : National
7.
The World Malala Day is designated by United Nations on which day?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The United Nations designated 12 July to be observed as World Malala Day in honour of the young Pakistani human rights activist Malala Yousafzai.
Category : Important Days
8.
Jagannath Rath Yatra is observed in which state?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Jagannath Rath Yatra is organized from the Jagannath Temple in Puri, Orissa.
Category : State
9.
The BCCI has formed a working group to look into Domestic Cricket, including the compensation package, amid the Pandemic. How many members are there in this group?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Board of Control for Cricket in India has formed a seven-member working group to look into the compensation package for the domestic players and the other aspects of domestic cricket.
Category : Sports
10.
Which player has clinched the 2021 Wimbledon Tennis men's single title?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In Tennis, Novak Djokovic defeated Matteo Berrettini in the Wimbledon final to win his sixth Wimbledon title and 20th Grand Slam trophy.
Category : Sports
11.
Manu Sawhney has resigned as the CEO of which organization?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The International Cricket Council CEO Manu Sawhney has resigned from his position with immediate effect.
Category : Miscellaneous
12.
Who is the winner of the 2021 Wimbledon women's singles title in Tennis?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In Tennis, Ashleigh Barty of Australia beat Karolina Pliskova (Czech Republic) to win her first Wimbledon women's single title.
Category : Sports
13.
Who hosted women members of Council of Ministers at high-tea in Delhi?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman hosted women members of the Union Council of Ministers, at high-tea at her residence in New Delhi.
Category : National
14.
Which state governments is planning to introduce Model Tenancy Act in the state?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The state government of Karnataka is planning to introduce the Model Tenancy Act in the state, aimed at ending tenant-owner disputes within two months and aiding the rental housing sector.
Category : State
15.
Shyam Srinivasan has been re-appointed as the CEO of which bank for a period of three years?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Federal Bank has received approval from the RBI to re-appoint Shyam Srinivasan as its MD and CEO for three years.
Category : Banking
16.
Vinay Prakash is the Grievance Officer for India, for which social media platform?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Twitter has named Vinay Prakash as the Resident Grievance Officer for India, as per the information updated on its website.
Category : Miscellaneous
17.
Who has been selected as the juror for the Tokyo Olympic Games?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Pawan Singh has been selected as the first-ever Indian juror for the upcoming Tokyo Olympic Games.
Category : Sports
18.
India's first cryptogamic garden has been set up in which city, featuring over 50 species of Cryptogam plants?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's first cryptogamic garden with around 50 different species grown has been inaugurated in the Deoban area of Dehradun in Uttarakhand.
Category : National
19.
India's first-ever private LNG facility plant has been inaugurated in which city?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari, inaugurated India's first private Liquefied Natural Gas facility plant at Nagpur in Maharashtra.
Category : National
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