Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
Who is the author of the book "The Struggle Within: A Memoir of the Emergency"?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A new book titled "The Struggle Within: A Memoir of the Emergency" has been released, by the author Ashok Chakravarti.
Category : Miscellaneous
2.
There will be how many oath-takers during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The number of oath-takers at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony has been doubled from three to six to ensure gender parity.
Category : Sports
3.
Which country has inked USD 1.3 billion deal with India, for the development of the 679-megawatt Lower Arun Hydropower project with Indian assistance?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Nepal has signed a USD 1.3 billion deal with India, to develop a 679-megawatt Lower Arun Hydropower project, located between Sankhuwasabha and Bhojpur districts in eastern Nepal.
Category : International
4.
The Indian Navy has received the 10th anti-submarine warfare aircraft P-8I. With which country had India signed the deal to procure the same?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian Navy received the 10th anti-submarine warfare aircraft P-8I from the US-based aerospace company Boeing.
Category : International
5.
The Google meet has put how much time limit on group video calls with 3 or more participants?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Google has put a 60-minutes limit on Google Meet group video calls with three or more participants for free users with personal Gmail accounts.
Category : Miscellaneous
6.
Which city hosted the SCO Foreign Ministers Meeting?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Foreign Ministers of India, China, Pakistan and five other member countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization convened a key meeting of the group in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.
Category : International
7.
Which banned Chinese fashion brand is set to re-enter India through Amazon?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Banned Chinese fashion brand Shein is set to make a comeback in India through Amazon during its upcoming Amazon Prime Day Sale, as per the sale banner.
Category : National
8.
Who is the author of the book 'The Art of Conjuring Alternate Realities: How Information Warfare Shapes Your World?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A new book titled 'The Art of Conjuring Alternate Realities: How Information Warfare Shapes Your World', authored by Shivam Shankar Singh and Anand Venkata Narayanan.
Category : Miscellaneous
9.
Veteran former Indian player Yashpal Sharma has passed away. Did he represent India in which event?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Former Indian cricketer Yashpal Sharma, who was a member of the Indian team that won the 1983 Cricket World Cup, has passed away after a massive cardiac arrest.
Category : Sports
10.
Which team has won the UEFA Euro 2020?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Italy has won the UEFA Euro 2020 final by defeating England on penalties at the Wembley Stadium in London.
Category : Sports
11.
Rail Cargo movement between India and which country gets a big boo?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India and Nepal have signed a Letter of Exchange to revise the 2004 India-Nepal Rail Services Agreement.
Category : International
12.
The National level hackathon 'SAMVEDAN 2021 - Sensing Solutions for Bharat' has been launched by which institute?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian Institute of Technology Madras & Sony India has collaborated to jointly organize a National-level hackathon called 'SAMVEDAN 2021 - Sensing Solutions for Bharat'.
Category : National
13.
The Dearness Allowance for central government employees has been hiked to how much from July 1, 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Central Government has approved a hike in the Dearness Allowance for the Central Government employees and the Dearness Relief for pensioners from 17% to 28% with effect from July 1, 2021.
Category : Economy
14.
Which Union Territory has become the first one to achieve 100 percent first dose coverage?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ladakh has become the first Union Territory of India to vaccinate all the residents as well as the 'guest population', consisting of hotel workers, migrant labourers, and Nepalese citizens who have been earning their livelihood in the UT, with the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine.
Category : State
15.
Which state has allowed Kunwar Yatra 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The UP government led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has allowed the Kunwar yatra from July 25.
Category : State
16.
Name the winner of the Golden Boot Award at the UEFA Euro 2020?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo claimed his first European Championship Golden Boot as EURO 2020 concluded on Sunday with Italy emerging as the champion.
Category : Sports
17.
The National Research Centre on Yak is located in which state?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The National Research Centre on Yak is located at Dirang in the West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh.
Category : State
18.
Which state has launched a population policy that aims to incentivize couples who do not have more than two babies?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath has launched a population policy that aims to incentivize couples who do not have more than two babies.
Category : State
19.
The National Research Centre on Yak has tied up with which insurance company for India's first-ever Insurance Policy for the Himalayan Yaks?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The National Research Centre on Yak at Dirang in West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh has tied up with the National Insurance Company Ltd. for India's first-ever Insurance Policy for the Himalayan Yaks.
Category : National
20.
Who among the following has been selected for the Bahrain Keraleeya Samajam Literary Award for 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Journalist and playwright Omchery N N Pillai has been selected for the Bahrain Keraleeya Samajam Literary Award for 2021.
Category : Awards and Honours
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