Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
The Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), Bengaluru, has been placed in what position for advances in materials science by the prestigious Nature Index?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), Bengaluru, has been placed in the top 50 institutions worldwide for advances in materials science by the prestigious Nature Index. It places JCASR at 23rd position.
Category : Miscellaneous
2.
A production linked incentive (PLI) scheme of what amount for specialty steel has been approved by the Union Cabinet?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
An Rs 6,322-crore production linked incentive (PLI) scheme for specialty steel has been approved by the Union Cabinet.
Category : National
3.
Who has been given additional charge of the Chairman of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) Secretary, Aramane Giridhar (IAS) has been given additional charge by the Chairman of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).
Category : National
4.
Which bank has selected "Paisalo Digital" as the National Corporate Business Correspondent of the Bank?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
State Bank of India (SBI) has selected "Paisalo Digital" as the National Corporate Business Correspondent of the Bank for financial inclusion by providing banking services through kiosks.
Category : Banking
5.
Which organisation has successfully flight-tested the New Generation Akash Missile (Akash-NG)?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight-tested the New Generation Akash Missile (Akash-NG), from Integrated Test Range (ITR) off the coast of Odisha.
Category : National
6.
Pi Approximation Day is being celebrated on which date?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Pi Approximation Day is being celebrated on 22nd July.
Category : Important Days
7.
The Indian Navy has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with which bank for all its personnel - both serving and retired?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian Navy has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kotak Mahindra for salary accounts of all its personnel - both serving and retired.
Category : Banking
8.
The Union Cabinet has given its approval of the formation of a Central University in which city?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet has given its approval for the formation of a Central University in Ladakh.
Category : State
9.
Aman Gulia who emerged as the new world champion belongs to which game?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Young wrestlers Aman Gulia and Sagar Jaglan emerged as the new world champions in their respective categories as India dished out an impressive show on the second day of the Cadet World Championship 2021 in Budapest, Hungary.
Category : Sports
10.
World Universities Summit was organized by which university?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Universities Summit organized by O.P. Jindal Global University.
Category : National
11.
Which city has unveiled the world's first 3D-printed steel pedestrian bridge?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Amsterdam, has unveiled the world's first 3D-printed steel pedestrian bridge.
Category : International
12.
Who has been named as the Women's Footballer of the year at the annual AIFF awards 2020-21?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Bala Devi has been named as the Women's Footballer of the year at the annual AIFF awards 2020-21.
Category : Sports
13.
Who has been appointed to the UN tax committee as a member for the term period 2021 to 2025?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Rasmi Ranjan Das, a Joint Secretary of the Finance Ministry has been appointed to the UN tax committee as a member for the term period 2021 to 2025.
Category : National
14.
IMF has decided to keep the 2021 global growth forecast at what percent?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
IMF has declared to keep the 2021 global growth forecast at 6% as told by Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva.
Category : Miscellaneous
15.
Urmil Kumar Thapliyal, who passed away, belongs to which field?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Renowned theatre personality and litterateur, Urmil Kumar Thapliyal has passed away.
Category : Obituary
16.
Who received the National Silver SKOCH award?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Cachar Deputy Commissioner, Keerthi Jalli received the National Silver SKOCH Award a few days ago for 'Pushti Nirbhor' (nutrition-dependent), a convergence project on transformation and development entailing setting up Nutri-gardens at houses in Dinnathpur Bagicha village.
Category : Awards and Honours
17.
'Historic Urban Landscape Project 'was launched in which state?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In the state of Madhya Pradesh, the cities of Orchha and Gwalior have been selected by UNESCO under its 'Historic Urban Landscape Project.'
Category : State
18.
The authorities of which state have removed the upper age limit for transgender college students of the state?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The authorities of the state of Kerala have removed the upper age limit for transgender college students of the state who are seeking admission to numerous educational programs available in the State universities and their affiliated schools.
Category : State
19.
World Fragile X Awareness Day is observed on which date?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
22nd July is organised as World Fragile X Awareness Day. On this day various landmarks and monuments are illuminated by various communities globally.
Category : Important Days
20.
Which meeting of Mekong-Ganga Cooperation (MGC) was held recently?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
11th Mekong-Ganga Cooperation (MGC) meeting was held. MGC comprises India, Cambodia, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos and Vietnam.
Category : International
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