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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • July 22, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
Which country has unveiled a maglev train capable of a top speed of 600 kph?
China
Japan
USA
UAE
Answer: Option
Explanation:
China unveiled a maglev train capable of a top speed of 600 kph.

2.
A central public sector company in the medical industry from which state has applied for COPP/ WHO-GMP certification for 18 Ayurvedic products?
Himachal Pradesh
Uttarakhand
Sikkim
Assam
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A central public sector company in the medical industry has applied for COPP/ WHO-GMP certification for 18 Ayurvedic products. The CPSE is Indian Medicines Pharmaceutical Corporation Ltd. (IMPCL), Mohan, Dist. Almora, Uttarakhand.

3.
In RBI's recent report on "Monetary Transmission in India", the share of outstanding loans related to external benchmark lending rates increased to what amount in March 2021?
4.5%
43.5%
28.5%
21%
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In RBI's recent report on "Monetary Transmission in India", the share of outstanding loans related to external benchmark lending rates (EBLR-similar to repo rate) increased from as low as 2.4% in September 2019 to 28.5% in March 2021.

4.
AMLEX has been developed by researchers from which IIT?
IIT Ropar
IIT Dehradun
IIT Delhi
IIT Roorkee
Answer: Option
Explanation:
AMLEX" an oxygen rationing device, the first of its kind in India, have been developed by researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar.

5.
Who penned the book titled "The India Story"?
Raghuram Rajan
Bimal Jalan
Girish Patel
Bisha Roy
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Bimal Jalan penned the book titled "The India Story".

6.
Which one was removed from the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites?
Peru
Shanghai
Liverpool
Amsterdam
Answer: Option
Explanation:
On 21st July 2021 Liverpool was removed from the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites after being granted the title in 2004.

7.
Which village has been awarded the title of Kerala's first Book Village?
Perumkulam
Kodar
Kulakadda
Pennar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Perumkulam, in Kollam District, has been bestowed with the title Kerala's first 'Book Village'. This claim to fame results from years of concerted efforts aimed at encouraging the habit of reading.

8.
The Arogya Rakshak, a non-linked, non-participating, regular premium, individual health insurance plan, has been introduced by which company?
SEBI
IRDA
HAFED
LIC
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Arogya Rakshak, a non-linked, non-participating, regular premium, individual health insurance plan, has been introduced by the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC).

9.
ADB lowers India's economic growth forecast for this fiscal to which amount from 11% in April in its Asian Development Outlook (ADO) Supplement?
10%
15%
21%
20%
Answer: Option
Explanation:
ADB lowers India's economic growth forecast for this fiscal to 10% from 11% in April in its Asian Development Outlook (ADO) Supplement.

10.
Rural teacher-turned-politician Pedro Castillo wins the presidential election in which country?
Denmark
Canada
Chile
Peru
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In Peru, Rural teacher-turned-politician Pedro Castillo wins the presidential election.

11.
Ariel Henry has been appointed as the new Prime Minister of which country?
Haiti
South Africa
West Indies
Sweden
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Amid political turmoil caused by the assassination of President Jovenel Moise, Ariel Henry on Tuesday was appointed as the new Prime Minister of Haiti.

12.
Which country will supply 21 MiG-29 fighter jets besides 12 Sukhoi MK1 to India?
USA
UK
Russia
China
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian Air Force received approval from the defence ministry to procure 21 MiG-29 fighter jets besides 12 Sukhoi MK1 from Russia.

13.
Three monuments in which state have been identified under the Adarsh Smarak Scheme?
Gujarat
Andhra Pradesh
Haryana
Kerala
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Three monuments in the State of Andhra Pradesh have been identified under the Adarsh Smarak Scheme. These monuments will be provided with additional amenities and will be made into more tourist-friendly sites.

14.
Defence Ministry issues Request for Proposal (RFP) for construction of six advanced conventional submarines for the Navy under which project?
Project 75I
Project 76
Project 21A
Project 75A
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Defence Ministry issues Request for Proposal (RFP) for construction of six advanced conventional submarines for the Navy under Project-75I.

15.
A guided missile named "Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM)" has been indigenously developed by which organisation of India?
BARC
DRDO
BEL
HAL
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A guided missile named "Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) "which has been indigenously developed by India's Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has been successfully flight-tested.

16.
What is the new updated Motto of the Olympics?
Faster, Higher, Stronger
Together from Faster
Together from Faster, Higher, Stronger
Together from Faster, Higher, Greater
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Motto of Olympics was updated to Faster, Higher, Stronger - Together from Faster, Higher, Stronger, on 20th July 2021.

17.
The Government of India has decided to set up an Indian Institute of Heritage in which state?
Odisha
Uttar Pradesh
Haryana
Gujarat
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Government of India has decided to set up the Indian Institute of Heritage at Noida, Uttar Pradesh.

18.
Which country will be the host of the 2032 Olympics and Paralympics?
India
Japan
Egypt
Australia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Australia's Brisbane will be the host of the 2032 Olympics and Paralympics after receiving approval from the executive board of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

19.
NEA Scout is the new spacecraft of which organization?
NASA
ISRO
ESA
None of the Above
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has announced that its new spacecraft, known as the Near-Earth Asteroid Scout or NEA Scout, has passed all required tests and is now safely tucked inside the Space Launch System rocket.

20.
Which scheme has been started recently for the beggars?
Save
Smile
Slow
Divide
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The government has devised a plan that includes comprehensive measures to improve the well-being of beggars via the Smile scheme.