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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • August 7, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
Which UT will soon have water villas similar to those in the Maldives?
Goa
Daman and Diu
Lakshadweep
Chandigarh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In a first in India, Lakshadweep will soon have water villas similar to those in the Maldives.

2.
Pani Maah Campaign was launched in which state/ UT to create awareness about clean water?
Chandigarh
Ladakh
Goa
Bihar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Pani Maah Campaign was launched in Ladakh to create awareness about clean water.

3.
Which organization has celebrated its thirty-fourth foundation day on 6th August?
TRIFED
HAFED
NAFED
FCI
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Tribal Cooperative Marketing Federation of India (TRIFED) has celebrated its thirty-fourth foundation day on sixth August.

4.
Mohammad Rizwan, who has scored the most run in T20 internationals in a single calendar year, belongs to which country?
India
Pakistan
Afghanistan
Iran
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.

5.
India has signed MoU with which country over disaster management, resilience and mitigation on a precedence basis?
Nepal
Bangladesh
China
Bhutan
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.

6.
Shankar Subramaniam, who passed away recently, belongs to which sport?
Hockey
Football
Golf
Boxing
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Two-times Olympian Shankar Subramaniam, alias "Babu" Nayaran passed away. He was India's goalkeeper during the 1956 and 1960 Olympics.

7.
Which state launched a series of nutrition-focused welfare programmes for the advantage of women and kids affected by disruption in regular schemes?
Rajasthan
Bihar
Punjab
Haryana
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.

8.
Which bank has crossed over one million customers on its WhatsApp banking channel?
PNB
SBI
HDFC
Axis
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.

9.
India's nuclear power capacity will reach 22,480 Mega Watts by which year?
2025
2030
2031
2050
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's nuclear power capacity is expected to reach 22,480 Mega Watts by 2031 from the current 6,780 MegaWatts.

10.
Which state signed MoU with 'Walmart Vriddhi' and 'Haqdarshak' company?
Punjab
Rajasthan
Haryana
Madhya Pradesh
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.

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?
Haryana
Madhya Pradesh
Maharashtra
Andhra Pradesh
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.

12.
Who has been appointed as the director of the Zoological Survey of India?
Ashok Singh
Dhriti Banerjee
Sneha Aggarwal
Drishti Dhamija
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian authorities approved the appointment of Dr Dhriti Banerjee as the director of the Zoological Survey of India.

13.
National Fisheries Development Board has entered into an MoU with which bank?
PNB
SBI
RBI
NABARD
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.

14.
Which state has launched the Coronavirus death information portal?
Kerala
Karnataka
Haryana
Gujarat
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.

15.
Ebrahim Raisi was sworn in as the new president of which country?
Italy
Iran
Belgium
Syria
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ebrahim Raisi was officially sworn in as the new president of Iran on August 05, 2021.

16.
Which state/ UT launched an initiative to make it a global city by 2047?
Delhi
Haryana
Ladakh
Gujarat
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.

17.
Hiroshima Day is being celebrated on which date?
August 2
August 4
August 5
August 6
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Every year 6th of August marks the anniversary of the atomic bombing in Hiroshima at some stage in World War II.

18.
The Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award will be renamed by which name?
Milkha Singh Khel Ratna Award
Indira Gandhi Khel Ratna Award
Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award
Mary Kom Khel Ratna Award
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.

19.
National Bones and Joint Day is observed on which date?
August 4
August 5
July 29
August 7
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.

20.
Which Port became the first major port in India to launch e-cars?
VOC Port
Kandla Port
Kolkata Port
Vishakhapatnam Port
Answer: Option
Explanation:
VOC Port becomes the first major port in India to launch e-cars. VOC Port is previously regarded as Tuticorin Port.