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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • August 9, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
Who got nominated for another term of 3 years as Chairperson of the NCW?
Rekha Sharma
Muskaan Bhutani
Astha Jatana
Neha Sejwal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Chairperson of the National Commission for Women, Smt. Rekha Sharma got Nominated for another term of 3 years.

2.
Which bank has approved a USD 300 million loans for rural connectivity project in Maharashtra?
ADB
AIIB
World Bank
NABARD
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Asian Development Bank has approved a USD 300 million loans as additional financing for the ongoing Maharashtra Rural Connectivity Improvement Project that is upgrading rural roads and connecting remote areas with markets.

3.
International Cat Day is being celebrated on which date?
August 8
August 5
August 2
July 3
Answer: Option
Explanation:
International Cat Day is being celebrated on August 8 every year with the purpose to provide protection and help to cats.

4.
The International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples is being observed on which date?
August 3
August 9
August 10
August 6
Answer: Option
Explanation:
August 9 is observed as the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples. It is a day that is aimed at raising awareness about the indigenous populations around the globe.

5.
Quit India Movement Day is celebrated on which date?
July 30
September 8
August 8
August 9
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Quit India Movement Day is celebrated on 8 August each year in India. Quit India Movement was a mass civil disobedience movement launched by Mahatma Gandhi on 8 August 1942.

6.
Who overtook Anil Kumble to become the third-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket?
Anil Kumble
Harbhajan Singh
James Anderson
Yuvraj Singh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
England fast bowler James Anderson added yet another feather to his illustrious cap as he overtook Anil Kumble to become the third-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket.

7.
Who is the First woman pilot of India?
Seema Deswal
Sarla Thukral
Gehna Vashist
Astha Mathur
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Google honoured India's first woman pilot Sarla Thukral on her 107th birthday with a dedicated Google Doodle.

8.
Which state has launched the eNagar Mobile Application?
Haryana
Gujarat
Maharashtra
Rajasthan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani has launched the eNagar mobile application and portal. The eNagar covers 10 modules with 52 services including property tax, professional tax, water & drainage, Complaints and grievance redressal, building permission, fire and emergency services.

9.
Swiggy launched electric-cycles (E-cycles) in which city?
Gurugram
Hyderabad
Bangalore
Jaipur
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Food delivery platform Swiggy is launching electric-cycles (E-cycles) in affiliation with the Hero Lectro Cargo (HLC) in Hyderabad.

10.
The first Hydrogen Fuel Cell-based train will run in which state?
Haryana
Bihar
Punjab
Uttarakhand
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The First Hydrogen Fuel Cell-based train will run on Sonipat- Jind section of Haryana.

11.
P.S. Banarji, who passed away recently, belongs to which profession?
Cartoonist
Teacher
Architect
Director
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Cartoonist, sculptor and folk singer P.S. Banarji passed away at Thiruvananthapuram Medical College Hospital. He was 41.

12.
Which bank enters into partnership with Dhanvarsha Finance Ltd (DFL) to offer loans against gold ornaments?
PNB
SBI
CBoI
HDFC
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Central Bank of India (CBoI) has entered into a strategic co-lending partnership with Dhanvarsha Finvest Ltd (DFL) to offer loans against gold ornaments under priority sector to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) borrowers at competitive rates.

13.
Johnson and Johnson vaccine that has been approved in India, belongs to which country?
USA
Russia
Australia
Spain
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Johnson and Johnson's vaccine has been approved in India. The company belongs to USA.

14.
Anupam Shyam, who dies recently, belongs to which profession?
Actor
Singer
Poet
Writer
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Actor Anupam Shyam died in Mumbai at the age of 63 of multiple organ failure. The actor was best known for his work on the TV show Mann Kee Awaaz: Pratigya and appearances in films like Slumdog Millionaire and Bandit Queen.

15.
'Zayed Talwar 2021' is the bilateral exercise of India with which country?
USA
UAE
Japan
Australia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian Navy undertook bilateral exercise 'Zayed Talwar 2021' with UAE Navy off the coast of Abu Dhabi. INS Kochi, with two integral Sea King MK 42B helicopters, deployed in the Persian Gulf, participated in the exercise.