Exercise :: July 29, 2021 Current Affairs - Daily Current Affairs
- July 29, 2021 Current Affairs - Daily Current Affairs
| 1. | Basavaraj Somappa Bommai has become the 23rd Chief Minister of which state? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: Senior BJP leader and son of the former CM of Karnataka, Basavaraj Somappa Bommai has become the 23rd Chief Minister of the state.
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| 2. | The Ministry of Science & Technology will set up a first-of-its-kind Centre of Excellence in which state? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: The Ministry of Science & Technology will set up a first-of-its-kind Centre of Excellence in the Northeast at Kimin in Papum Pare district of Arunachal Pradesh.
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| 3. | How many companies have been struck off from the year 2018-2021? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: The Government has undertaken a Special Drive for identification and striking off Shell Companies during the last three years, the Minister stated. In Total around 238223 companies have been struck off from the year 2018-2021
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| 4. | According to the Care Ratings, the country's GDP growth is likely to be what percent in the current financial year? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: Care Ratings stated in a report, The country's gross domestic product (GDP) growth is likely to be 8.8 to 9 per cent in the current financial year, driven by agriculture and industry sectors.
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| 5. | The Union Government has decided to set up a National Centre of Excellence for Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics in collaboration with which IIT? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: The Union Government has decided to set up a National Centre of Excellence for Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics for creating a world-class talent pool in India to cater to the Indian as well as a global industry. It will be set up in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay.
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| 6. | The first consignment of vegetables including curry leaf, okra, pear and bitter gourd sourced from the farmers of Haridwar, was exported to which country? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: In a major boost to agricultural produce exports from Uttarakhand, the first consignment of vegetables including curry leaf, okra, pear and bitter gourd sourced from the farmers of Haridwar, was exported to Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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| 7. | World Hepatitis Day is observed on which date? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: World Health Organization is observed on 28th July every year as "World Hepatitis Day". This day is celebrated to enhance awareness of viral hepatitis, an inflammation of the liver that causes a range of health problems, including liver cancer.
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| 8. | The annual meeting of the Defence Ministers of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member states is in which country? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh is on a three-day visit to Dushanbe, Tajikistan from July 27-29, 2021 to attend the annual meeting of the Defence Ministers of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member states.
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| 9. | Which state government has made the 'Devaranya' scheme? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: In order to promote AYUSH in Madhya Pradesh and to link it with employment, the government has made the 'Devaranya' scheme.
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| 10. | Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shri Narendra Singh Tomar virtually inaugurated the 28th Regional Workshop of Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) in which state? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shri Narendra Singh Tomar virtually inaugurated the 28th Regional Workshop of Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) of Madhya Pradesh- Chhatisgarh.
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| 11. | The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has sharply scaled down India's economic growth projection to what percent? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has sharply scaled down India's economic growth projection by 300 basis points to 9.5 per cent for the current financial year from 12.5 per cent estimated earlier in April.
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| 12. | Which one is the Indo-Russia joint military exercise? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: The 12th Edition of the Indo-Russia joint military exercise called 'Exercise INDRA 2021' will be held at Volgograd, Russia from 01 to 13 August 2021.
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| 13. | IFC has provided a loan of what amount to HDFC, to promote affordable green housing finance for low- and middle-income borrowers? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: Internationa Finance Corporation (IFC), the investment arm of the World Bank Group, has provided a loan of $250 million ( Rs. 1,875 crores) to HDFC, to promote affordable green housing finance for low and middle-income borrowers.
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| 14. | Yuto Horigome of which country has achieved the feat of winning the first-ever skateboarding competition at the Olympic Games? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: Yuto Horigome of Japan has achieved the feat of winning the first-ever skateboarding competition at the Olympic Games.
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| 15. | Momiji Nishiya, who became one of the youngest individual Olympic champions, belongs to which country? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: Japan's Momiji Nishiya became one of the youngest individual Olympic champions in history when she won the inaugural women's skateboarding gold at the age of 13 years and 330 days.
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| 16. | Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Smt Smriti Zubin Irani inaugurated the helpline number - 7827170170 for whose help? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Smt Smriti Zubin Irani inaugurated the National Commission for Women's 24/7 helpline number - 7827170170.
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| 17. | Najib Mikati has become the new Prime Minister of which country? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: Najib Mikati has become the new Prime Minister of Lebanon with 72 votes in the Parliament. This will be Mikati's third time serving as the Prime Minister of the country.
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| 18. | World Nature Conservation Day is observed on which date? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: World Nature Conservation Day is observed on 28th July every year. The main objective of celebrating this day is to raise awareness about protecting nature and adopting best practices for conserving our natural resources.
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| 19. | Nandu Netekar, who passed away recently, belongs to which sport? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: Nandu Netekar, legendary badminton player of India passed away at the age of 88. The news was confirmed by his son, Gaurav Natekar. Nandu Natekar was the first Indian badminton player to win an International Title in 1956.
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| 20. | Who has become the new Delhi Police Commissioner? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: A senior IPS officer and former CBI Special Director, Rakesh Asthana has become the new Delhi Police Commissioner. As per the order by the Home Affairs Minister, Asthana will join with an immediate effect.
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