Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
The Government has released what amount to Indian States and Union Territories (UTs) towards the India COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health System Preparedness Package during 2020-21?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Government has released Rs 8,257.88 crores to Indian States and Union Territories (UTs) towards the India COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health System Preparedness Package during 2020-21.
Category : National
2.
International Day of Friendship is observed globally on which date?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
International Day of Friendship is observed globally on 30th July. This day is celebrated to mark the importance of friends and friendship in life.
Category : Important Days
3.
Who has won the National Women Online Chess title?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Vantika Agrawal has won the National Women Online Chess title. She scored 9.5 points from 11 rounds. Arpita Mukherjee of West Bengal took the second spot and Tamil Nadu's Sreeja Seshadri secured the third spot in the competition.
Category : Sports
4.
Madgaum Urban Co-operative Bank Limited, whose licence has been cancelled by RBI, is in which state?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India has cancelled the licence of Madgaum Urban Co-operative Bank Limited, Margao, Goa, as the bank with its current financial position would be unable to pay its present depositors in full.
Category : State
5.
The first Indian goods train on the restored Chilahati-Haldibari rail route between India and which country will leave the Alipurduar section of India on July 31, 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The first Indian goods train on the restored Chilahati-Haldibari rail route between India and Bangladesh will leave the Alipurduar section of India for Bangladesh on July 31, 2021.
Category : International
6.
Which IIT has developed India's first Rapid electronic Covid-19 RNA Test kit that allows self-testing at home called 'COVIHOME'?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's first Rapid electronic Covid-19 RNA Test kit that allows self-testing at home called 'COVIHOME' has been developed by a research group at the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad.
Category : National
7.
Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), has signed a ten-year partnership with which company to set up the 'Airport in a Box' platform?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), has signed a ten-year partnership with the company IBM to set up the 'Airport in a Box' platform.
Category : National
8.
Which state launched a new initiative called the Pink Protection project for the protection of women in public, private and digital spaces?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Kerala Police launched a new initiative called the Pink Protection project for the protection of women in public, private and digital spaces.
Category : State
9.
Who has been crowned Miss India USA 2021 at the beauty pageant?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Vaidehi Dongre, a 25-year-old girl from Michigan, has been crowned Miss India USA 2021 at the beauty pageant.
Category : National
10.
Which state has the highest seroprevalence, or the presence of antibodies to the novel coronavirus?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
MP (79%) has the highest seroprevalence or the presence of antibodies to the novel coronavirus, and Kerala (44%) the lowest among 21 States studied according to the Indian Council of Medical Research.
Category : State
11.
Intel in collaboration with which one has announced the launch of the AI For All initiative?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Intel in collaboration with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Ministry of Education, announced the launch of the AI For All initiative with the purpose of creating a basic understanding of artificial intelligence (AI) for everyone in India.
Category : National
12.
KVIC and BSF launch Project BOLD in which city to combat desertification and boost the rural economy?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
KVIC and BSF launched Project BOLD in Jaisalmer to combat desertification and boost the rural economy.
Category : National
13.
Who won the 2021 Maharashtra Bhushan Puraskar given by the Maharashtra government?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Playback singer Asha Bhosle won the 2021 Maharashtra Bhushan Puraskar given by the Maharashtra government.
Category : Awards and Honours
14.
Foreign Minister of which country has won the Presidency of the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Foreign Minister of Maldives Abdulla Shahid won the Presidency of the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
Category : International
15.
Who was appointed as the chief executive officer (CEO) for India and managing director, market development, for Asia?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Property consultant Colliers has appointed Ramesh Nair as the chief executive officer (CEO) for India and managing director, market development, for Asia.
Category : Persons
16.
Mike Hendrick, who passes away recently, is a player from which country?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Former England and Derbyshire bowler, Mike Hendrick has passed away. He played a major role in two of England's Ashes-series victories and took 87 wickets in 30 Tests for his country between 1974 and 1981.
Category : Obituary
17.
United Nations observes which day as World Day Against Trafficking in Persons?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
United Nations observes 30 July every 12 months as World Day Against Trafficking in Persons.
Category : Important Days
18.
National Gallery of which country will return 14 artworks to India including Chola idols?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
National Gallery of Australia will return 14 artworks to India including Chola idols.
Category : International
19.
Health Ministry announces how much quota for OBCs in All India Quota (AIQ) for UG, PG medical, dental courses?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Health Ministry announces 27% for OBCs, 10% for EWS in All India Quota (AIQ) for UG, PG medical, dental courses.
Category : National
20.
Which country's Shehroze Kashif becomes the world's youngest mountaineer to scale K2?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Pakistan's 19-year-old Shehroze Kashif becomes the world's youngest mountaineer to scale K2 (8611 m) - the world's 2nd highest peak.
Category : International
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