Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
On World Environment Day, the E-100 Pilot Project was launched in which city?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
On World Environment Day, the E-100 Pilot Project was launched in Pune (5 June). The project's goal is to build a nationwide network for ethanol production and distribution.
Category : National
2.
Which type of bank has been established as a means of cleaning up bank books?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
As a means of cleaning up bank books, Bad Bank was established for stressed assets. The establishment of a bad bank was announced in the Union Budget. It is known as the National Asset Reconstruction Company Limited (NARCL).
Category : Banking
3.
Which state will be the first state in the country to issue educational documents using blockchain technology?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Maharashtra will be the first state in the country to issue educational documents using blockchain technology.
Category : State
4.
Which countries have now been added to ICC as its new members?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The International Cricket Council (ICC) inducted Mongolia, Tajikistan, and Switzerland as members at its 78th Annual General Meeting. Mongolia and Tajikistan as the 22nd and 23rd members of the Asia region.
Category : International
5.
The International Chess Day is celebrated on which date?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
International Chess Day is celebrated on 20 July, since 1966. International Chess Day celebrates one of the most ancient and most popular games in history.
Category : Important Days
6.
Which country has announced a ban on passenger flights from India till August 21, 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Canada on July 19, 2021, announced that the ban on passenger flights from India will be extended till August 21, 2021, due to the Delta variant of COVID-19.
Category : International
7.
Science Exploration Day is marked every year on which date?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Science Exploration Day is also called Moon Day. Moon Day is marked every year on July 20. In 1969, Neil Armstrong and Edwin 'Buzz' Aldrin became the first humans to land on the Moon's surface.
Category : Important Days
8.
Shiabji Banerjee belongs to which sport?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Former India and Mohun Bagan shot-stopper Shibaji Banerjee, who famously denied Brazil's legendary football player Pele from scoring a goal in an exhibition match in 1977, will be conferred with Mohun Bagan Ratna posthumously.
Category : Sports
9.
The government of India has signed a loan agreement with which Bank to develop the Green National Highway Corridor?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The government has signed a loan agreement with the World Bank to develop the Green National Highway Corridor.
Category : Banking
10.
The Kunariya village of which state has come out with a unique idea of holding Balika Panchayat?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Kunariya village of Kutch district in Gujarat has come out with a unique idea of holding Balika Panchayat.
Category : State
11.
BJP leader Sudhanshu Mittal"s book on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has now been translated into which languages?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
BJP leader Sudhanshu Mittal"s book on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has now been translated into the Chinese language.
Category : Miscellaneous
12.
Which organisation has proposed a 'Build Back Better World (B3W) initiative to counter China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
At the recent 47th G7 summit, the G7 (Group of Seven) Countries proposed a 'Build Back Better World (B3W) initiative to counter China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
Category : Miscellaneous
13.
The Government of India has extended the duration of the 'Stand Up India Scheme' up to which year?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Government of India has extended the duration of the 'Stand Up India Scheme' up to the year 2025.
Category : National
14.
Bank of Maharashtra has signed an MoU with which bank to boost ongoing developmental initiatives linked to priority sector lending in Maharashtra?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Bank of Maharashtra and the National Bank for Agriculture & Rural Development (NABARD) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The MoU is to boost ongoing developmental initiatives linked to priority sector lending in Maharashtra.
Category : Banking
15.
Which one has acquired artificial intelligence (AI)-based risk analysis platform TERA Finlabs?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Razorpay has acquired artificial intelligence (AI)-based risk analysis platform TERA Finlabs, marking its third acquisition since inception.
Category : Miscellaneous
16.
Which bank has launched FEDDY to help customers with banking-related queries anytime?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Federal Bank has launched "FEDDY", an Artificial Intelligence-powered virtual assistant to help customers with banking-related queries anytime.
Category : Banking
17.
Who won the Sparkassen Trophy at Dortmund?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Viswanathan Anand defeated Vladimir Kramnik to win the Sparkassen Trophy at Dortmund.
Category : Sports
18.
Which country has reported the 1st human infection case with the Monkey B virus?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
China has reported the 1st human infection case with the Monkey B virus (BV). Monkey B virus is an alphaherpesvirus enzootic (endemic) in macaques, and it was initially isolated in 1932.
Category : International
19.
Which country has test-fired its new S-500 air defence missile systems successfully?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Russia has test-fired its new S-500 air defence missile systems successfully from a southern training range, Kapustin Yar, on 20 July 2021.
Category : International
20.
What is the rank of India in terms of foreign exchange reserve?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India becomes the 5th largest foreign exchange reserve holder in the world after China, Japan, Switzerland, and Russia.
Category : Miscellaneous
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