Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
Which UT will soon have water villas similar to those in the Maldives?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In a first in India, Lakshadweep will soon have water villas similar to those in the Maldives.
Category : State
2.
Pani Maah Campaign was launched in which state/ UT to create awareness about clean water?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Pani Maah Campaign was launched in Ladakh to create awareness about clean water.
Category : State
3.
Which organization has celebrated its thirty-fourth foundation day on 6th August?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Tribal Cooperative Marketing Federation of India (TRIFED) has celebrated its thirty-fourth foundation day on sixth August.
Category : National
4.
Mohammad Rizwan, who has scored the most run in T20 internationals in a single calendar year, belongs to which country?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Pakistan's wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan has surpassed Paul Stirling's record to claim the record for scoring the most run in T20 internationals in a single calendar year.
Category : Sports
5.
India has signed MoU with which country over disaster management, resilience and mitigation on a precedence basis?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India has emphasised implementing the recently-signed memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Bangladesh over disaster management, resilience and mitigation on a precedence basis.
Category : International
6.
Shankar Subramaniam, who passed away recently, belongs to which sport?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Two-times Olympian Shankar Subramaniam, alias "Babu" Nayaran passed away. He was India's goalkeeper during the 1956 and 1960 Olympics.
Category : Obituary
7.
Which state launched a series of nutrition-focused welfare programmes for the advantage of women and kids affected by disruption in regular schemes?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Rajasthan authorities launched a series of nutrition-focused welfare programmes for the advantage of women and kids affected by disruption in regular schemes.
Category : State
8.
Which bank has crossed over one million customers on its WhatsApp banking channel?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Axis Bank has crossed the milestone of over one million customers on its WhatsApp banking channel with a total request count of 6 million till now.
Category : Banking
9.
India's nuclear power capacity will reach 22,480 Mega Watts by which year?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's nuclear power capacity is expected to reach 22,480 Mega Watts by 2031 from the current 6,780 MegaWatts.
Category : National
10.
Which state signed MoU with 'Walmart Vriddhi' and 'Haqdarshak' company?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In a bid to ensure a pathway for MSME products to the International market, Haryana Government signed MoU with 'Walmart Vriddhi' and 'Haqdarshak' company.
Category : State
11.
Bank of Baroda signed an MoU with which state to finance 9,260 mini trucks to the beneficiaries selected by the respective welfare corporations?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Bank of Baroda (BoB) signed an MoU (memorandum of understanding) with AP State Civil Supplies Corporation and BC/SC/ST and Minorities corporations to finance 9,260 mini trucks to the beneficiaries selected by the respective welfare corporations.
Category : State
12.
Who has been appointed as the director of the Zoological Survey of India?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian authorities approved the appointment of Dr Dhriti Banerjee as the director of the Zoological Survey of India.
Category : Persons
13.
National Fisheries Development Board has entered into an MoU with which bank?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB) has entered into an MoU with Punjab National Bank, the premier Bank in the country, to extend financial assistance through the Bank.
Category : Banking
14.
Which state has launched the Coronavirus death information portal?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Kerala Government has launched the Coronavirus death information portal to maintain and manage a proper record of the number of deaths because of the infection.
Category : State
15.
Ebrahim Raisi was sworn in as the new president of which country?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ebrahim Raisi was officially sworn in as the new president of Iran on August 05, 2021.
Category : International
16.
Which state/ UT launched an initiative to make it a global city by 2047?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The "Delhi@2047" initiative, which aims to facilitate partnerships with the private sector, CSR initiatives and philanthropic organisations to make the capital a global city by 2047, was launched by chief minister Arvind Kejriwal.
Category : State
17.
Hiroshima Day is being celebrated on which date?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Every year 6th of August marks the anniversary of the atomic bombing in Hiroshima at some stage in World War II.
Category : Important Days
18.
The Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award will be renamed by which name?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
PM Narendra Modi has announced that the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award will be renamed as Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award.
Category : Sports
19.
National Bones and Joint Day is observed on which date?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
National Bones and Joint Day is observed on August 4 every year. It creates awareness about the need to keep bones healthy. Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, it is crucial to pay attention to bone health.
Category : Important Days
20.
Which Port became the first major port in India to launch e-cars?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
VOC Port becomes the first major port in India to launch e-cars. VOC Port is previously regarded as Tuticorin Port.
Category : National
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