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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • July 24, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
Group of 20 countries are holding talks at Naples in which country?
Nepal
Italy
Japan
India
Answer: Option
Explanation:
With forest fires raging in the Russia and USA and severe floods devastating parts of Western Europe, on July 22 and 23, 2021, energy and environment ministers from the Group of 20 countries are holding talks at Naples in Italy.

2.
'Kalaimaamani' Sikkil Shri R Bhaskaran, who passed away, played which instrument?
Violin
Drum
Flute
Guitar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Noted Carnatic Classical Violinist 'Kalaimaamani' Sikkil Shri R Bhaskaran passed away. He started learning the Violin at the age of 11 from Thiruvarur Shri Subba Iyer and later trained under Mayuram Shri Govindarajan Pillai.

3.
The stranger in the Mirror is the autobiography of which filmmaker?
Anurag Basu
Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra
Karan Johar
Farah Khan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Filmmaker Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra has announced his autobiography, "The Stranger in The Mirror". He has co-written the book with noted author Reeta Ramamurthy Gupta.

4.
Who authored the book titled 'Bank with A Soul: Equitas'?
C K Garyali
Diwakar Prasad
G.H. Patel
Raghuram Rajan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Former RBI Governor, Duvvuri Subbarao has unveiled a book 'Bank with A Soul: Equitas' authored by Dr C K Garyali.

5.
Rubina Francis, who has set a world record at the ongoing Para Sport Cup in Peru, belongs to which state?
Madhya Pradesh
Assam
Kerala
Haryana
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Madhya Pradesh shooter, Rubina Francis has set a world record at the ongoing Para Sport Cup in Peru.

6.
Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 2021 of which country has joined the Indian Navy for maritime exercises in the Bay of Bengal?
USA
United Kingdom
Russia
China
Answer: Option
Explanation:
On 22nd July, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 2021 of the United Kingdom which is led by the HMS Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier has joined the Indian Navy for maritime exercises in the Bay of Bengal for a three-day duration.

7.
Gira Sarabhai, who passed away recently, belongs to which profession?
Architecture
Painter
Singer
Player
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Gira Sarabhai co-founder of the National Institute of Design has passed away. The pioneer of design education in the nation has played a vital part in establishing several other institutions and also made remarkable contributions in the field of art and architecture.

8.
Which state will conduct an epidemiological investigation of the 1st human case of avian influenza (Bird Flu)?
Haryana
Uttar Pradesh
Jharkhand
New Delhi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Haryana's IDSP National Surveillance Unit, will conduct an epidemiological investigation of the 1st human case of avian influenza (Bird Flu).

9.
Who authored the book titled 'Palleku Pattabhishekam'?
Guhar Sejwal
Rashmi Desai
Yalamanchili Sivaji
Anton Hansen
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Vice President of India, M Venkaiah Naidu has released a book titled 'Palleku Pattabhishekam' authored by former MP Yalamanchili Sivaji.

10.
"Inequality Report 2021: India's Unequal Health Care Story" was given by which organisation?
UNESCO
Oxfam
WEF
IMF
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Oxfam India's report entitled "Inequality Report 2021: India's Unequal Health Care Story" shows that due to the lack of universal health coverage (UHC), socio-economic inequality permeates the health sector and is marginalized.

11.
Indian Government has recently decided to sell its stake in which company?
RBI
SBI
SEBI
LIC
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The government has decided that it might not sell a 10% stake in Life Insurance Corp. of India through an initial public offering but instead choosing to sell 5 or 6% which will be followed by a second public offering.

12.
Priya and Tannu, who became the latest world champions recently, belongs to which game?
Wrestling
Boxing
Shooting
Chess
Answer: Option
Explanation:
On 22nd July 2021, young wrestlers from India Priya and Tannu became the latest world champions at the Cadet World Championship.

13.
Who is the President-elect of the UN General Assembly?
Abdullah Shahid
Volkan Bozgir
Paul Henri Spaak
Peter Thomson
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Abdullah Shahid, President-elect of UN General Assembly and Foreign Minister of the Maldives visits India

14.
With what cost 42 virology research and diagnostic laboratories will be set up by the Central government?
Rs 324 Crore
Rs 300 Crore
Rs 434 Crore
Rs 400 Crore
Answer: Option
Explanation:
42 virology research and diagnostic laboratories will be set up by the Central government. This will be set up under a central scheme during the period of 2021-22 to 2025-26. This project will cost Rs 324 crore.

15.
Who was named the AIFF men's Footballer of the Year 2020-21 season?
Sandesh Jhingan
Sunil Chetri
Shah Abdul Samad
Mirabai Chanu
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Senior India defender, Sandesh Jhingan was named the AIFF men's Footballer of the Year 2020-21 season.

16.
Cabinet approves how much FDI in PSU refiners to aid BPCL sale?
100%
50%
49%
23%
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Cabinet approves 100% FDI in PSU refiners to aid BPCL sale.

17.
National Broadcasting Day is observed across the country annually on which date?
July 22
July 23
July 21
July 24
Answer: Option
Explanation:
On July 23rd, National Broadcasting Day is observed across the country annually.

18.
The largest carbon market in the world has been opened up by which country?
China
Germany
India
Japan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The largest carbon market in the world has been opened up by China. The country is the largest greenhouse emitter in the world.

19.
World Brain Day is being celebrated on which date?
July 22
July 21
July 23
July 25
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Federation of Neurology (WFN) celebrates World Brain Day every July 22, focusing on a different theme each year.

20.
An artificial intelligence-led digital tag 'Surabhi e-Tag' to identify cattle based on muzzle identity has been launched by which company?
Dvara E-Dairy Solutions
Flipkart Internet Private Limited
Reliance Industries Limited
Infosys
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Dvara E-Dairy Solutions, a portfolio company of Dvara Holdings has launched an artificial intelligence (AI) led digital tag 'Surabhi e-Tag' to identify cattle based on muzzle identity. This will be used for cattle insurance products offered in partnership with IFFCO Tokio General Insurance.