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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • July 18, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
Which ministry has signed an MoU with the Bureau of Police Research and Development for gender sensitization of police personnel across the country?
National Commission for Women
NITI Aayog
Ministry of Women and Child Development
Ministry of Defence
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The National Commission for Women has signed an MoU with the Bureau of Police Research and Development for gender sensitization of police personnel across the country.

2.
The World Emoji Day is celebrated across the world on which day?
16 July
17 July
18 July
15 July
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Emoji Day is celebrated on 17 July annually to spread the enjoyment that they bring to all of those around us.

3.
Who has launched School Innovation Ambassador Training Program?
Dharmendra Pradhan
Narendra Modi
Amit Shah
Rajnath Singh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Tribal Affairs Minister Arjun Munda jointly launched the 'School Innovation Ambassador Training Program'.

4.
Indian Council of Agriculture Research celebrated its which of the following Foundation day on 16 July 2021?
93
91
100
50
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian Council of Agriculture Research has celebrated its 93rd foundation day virtually on 16 July 2021.

5.
The ITRA has signed an MoU with which government on the field of Ayurveda?
Karnataka
Gujarat
Haryana
Punjab
Answer: Option
Explanation:
An MoU has been signed between Jamnagar based Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda under the Ministry of Ayush and the Government of Gujarat.

6.
Which among the following has partnered with Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog to foster innovation and entrepreneurship across the healthcare sectors?
Startup Village
TiE
FICCI
T-Hub
Answer: Option
Explanation:
T-Hub, India's pioneering innovation ecosystem, announced its partnership with Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog to foster innovation and entrepreneurship across the healthcare sectors.

7.
The World Day for International Justice is observed annually on which day?
15 July
17 July
16 July
14 July
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Day for International Justice (International Criminal Justice or International Justice Day) is celebrated globally on July 17.

8.
The Union Cabinet approved the continuation of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme for Development of Infrastructure Facilities for Judiciary at a total cost of what amount?
Rs 12000 cr
Rs 9000 cr
Rs 14000 cr
Rs 7000 cr
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme for Development of Infrastructure Facilities for Judiciary at a total cost of Rs.9000 crore.

9.
In which state/UT India's first "Grain ATM" has been set up?
Haryana
West Bengal
Chhattisgarh
Uttar Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Haryana Government has recently set up its first ATM for dispensing food grains at Farrukhnagar in Gurugram.

10.
The management control of the Mumbai International Airport has been taken over by which company?
Adani Airport Holdings Limited
Airport Authority of India
GVK Airport Holdings Limited
GMR Airports Limited
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Adani Airport Holdings Limited a 100% subsidiary of Adani Enterprises has taken over the management control of the world-class Mumbai International Airport by both passenger and cargo traffic from the GVK Group.

11.
Who has launched a nationwide campaign "Covid vaccine with safe forest, money and enterprise" through a virtual medium?
Amit Shah
Hardeep Singh Puri
Arjun Munda
Rajnath Singh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Arjun Munda, Tribal Affairs Minister has launched the 'Covid vaccine with safe forest, wealth & enterprise' campaign to create awareness among tribal people about the Covid vaccination drive.

12.
Which team will represent India at the AFC Women's Club Championship 2020-21?
Punjab FC
Gokulam Kerala FC
Chennai City FC
Bengaluru FC
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The All India Football Federation has nominated the women's team of 'Gokulam Kerala FC' to represent India in the AFC Women's Club Championship 2020-21.

13.
With which country India signed a pact regarding cooperation on coking coal, a key steelmaking raw material?
Norway
Russia
Denmark
USA
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet approved a pact between India and Russia regarding cooperation on coking coal, a key steelmaking raw material, for which domestic players remain dependent on imports from a select group of countries.

14.
The bilateral trade between China-India rose by which of the following percent in the first half of 2021?
62.7%
43.4%
76.3%
37.2%
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Bilateral trade between China-India in the first half of 2021 rose by a record 62.7%, the highest increase among China's major trade partners with total two-way trade surpassing the pre-pandemic levels.

15.
The government boys high school will become the first government high school in the country to develop a satellite. How many satellites will it develop?
80
60
50
75
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The students of the school will be involved in a programme of developing 75 satellites as part of the 75th Independence Day celebrations which will be held next year.

16.
Who has developed an automated technology for the collection of toilet waste?
Dr. Samir V. Kamat
Dr. Tessy Thomas
Dr. Sudhir Kamath
Dr. R.V. Krishnaiah
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Dr. R.V. Krishnaiah has developed an automated technology for the collection of toilet waste which is easy to maintain and seven times cheaper alternative to the bio-toilets which can be used to maintain the toilet system of the Indian Railways.

17.
The world's first onshore commercial modular small reactor is being constructed by which country?
Australia
Singapore
China
New Zealand
Answer: Option
Explanation:
China has begun the construction of the world's first commercial modular small reactor 'Linglong One' at the Changjiang Nuclear Power Plant in the country's Hainan Province.

18.
Singapore has launched one of the world's largest floating solar panel farms, to fight climate change. What is the capacity of this solar farm?
70 MW
60 MW
80 MW
90 MW
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 60 megawatt-peak floating solar system is built at Tengeh Reservoir by Sembcorp Floating Solar Singapore, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sembcorp Industries, in collaboration with the Singapore Public Utilities Board.

19.
India's first AI-powered grievance management application has been developed by which Ministry in association with IIT Kanpur?
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
Ministry of Defence
Ministry of Education
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh launched India's first Artificial Intelligence-powered grievance management application in New Delhi to improve grievance redressal in the Central government.

20.
What name has been given to the Manduadih Railway Station of Varanasi, under the renaming process of the railway station?
Kashi Railway Station
Varanasi Railway Station
Banaras Railway Station
Nandanvan Railway Station
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Northern Eastern Railway authorities have renamed the Manduadih Railway Station in Varanasi city, as Banaras Railway Station.