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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • July 23, 2021 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?
49th
24th
23rd
1st
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.

2.
A production linked incentive (PLI) scheme of what amount for specialty steel has been approved by the Union Cabinet?
Rs 6322 crore
Rs 6387 crore
Rs 2332 crore
Rs 6432 crore
Answer: Option
Explanation:
An Rs 6,322-crore production linked incentive (PLI) scheme for specialty steel has been approved by the Union Cabinet.

3.
Who has been given additional charge of the Chairman of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)?
Abhinav Mishra
Aramane Giridhar
Harmender Swami
Irwish Patel
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).

4.
Which bank has selected "Paisalo Digital" as the National Corporate Business Correspondent of the Bank?
SBI
Yes Bank
PNB
HDFC
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.

5.
Which organisation has successfully flight-tested the New Generation Akash Missile (Akash-NG)?
ISRO
BSF
DRDO
BEL
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.

6.
Pi Approximation Day is being celebrated on which date?
July 21
July 22
July 24
July 30
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Pi Approximation Day is being celebrated on 22nd July.

7.
The Indian Navy has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with which bank for all its personnel - both serving and retired?
SBI
Kotak Mahindra Bank
HDFC
ICICI
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.

8.
The Union Cabinet has given its approval of the formation of a Central University in which city?
Gurugram
Lucknow
Ladakh
Kashmir
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet has given its approval for the formation of a Central University in Ladakh.

9.
Aman Gulia who emerged as the new world champion belongs to which game?
Cricket
Badminton
Wrestling
Boxing
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.

10.
World Universities Summit was organized by which university?
O. P. Jindal Global University
IIT Ropar
DCRUST, Murthal
Symbiosis Institute, Pune
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Universities Summit organized by O.P. Jindal Global University.

11.
Which city has unveiled the world's first 3D-printed steel pedestrian bridge?
Amsterdam
Sydney
Budapest
Chile
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Amsterdam, has unveiled the world's first 3D-printed steel pedestrian bridge.

12.
Who has been named as the Women's Footballer of the year at the annual AIFF awards 2020-21?
Sarita Devi
Manisha
Bala Devi
Tejas Nanda
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Bala Devi has been named as the Women's Footballer of the year at the annual AIFF awards 2020-21.

13.
Who has been appointed to the UN tax committee as a member for the term period 2021 to 2025?
Chitra Das
Saurabh Goyal
Rasmi Ranjan Das
Shoba Devi
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.

14.
IMF has decided to keep the 2021 global growth forecast at what percent?
14%
5%
6%
14%
Answer: Option
Explanation:
IMF has declared to keep the 2021 global growth forecast at 6% as told by Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva.

15.
Urmil Kumar Thapliyal, who passed away, belongs to which field?
Thespian
Artist
Actor
Director
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Renowned theatre personality and litterateur, Urmil Kumar Thapliyal has passed away.

16.
Who received the National Silver SKOCH award?
Radha Girish Patel
R. R. Desai
Seema Reddy
Keerthi Jalli
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.

17.
'Historic Urban Landscape Project 'was launched in which state?
Madhya Pradesh
Assam
Haryana
Maharashtra
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.'

18.
The authorities of which state have removed the upper age limit for transgender college students of the state?
Kerala
Uttar Pradesh
Uttarakhand
Haryana
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.

19.
World Fragile X Awareness Day is observed on which date?
July 30
July 21
July 22
July 13
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.

20.
Which meeting of Mekong-Ganga Cooperation (MGC) was held recently?
10th
15th
11th
25th
Answer: Option
Explanation:
11th Mekong-Ganga Cooperation (MGC) meeting was held. MGC comprises India, Cambodia, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos and Vietnam.