Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
The International Youth Day is observed on which date annually?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The International Youth Day is observed on August 12 annually to draw the attention of governments and others towards youth issues worldwide.
Category : Important Days
2.
What is the expected rise in India's foodgrain production?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Agriculture Ministry announces in the crop year 2020-21, India's foodgrain production is projected to rise by 3.74 per cent to a new record of 308.65 million tonnes.
Category : National
3.
Which one has become the first national park in the country to have been equipped with satellite phones?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Kaziranga has become the first national park in the country to have been equipped with satellite phones.
Category : National
4.
Shakib Al Hasan, who was named the ICC Player of the Month for July, belongs to which country?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan and West Indies skipper Stafanie Taylor were named the ICC Player of the Month for July in men's and women's categories respectively.
Category : Sports
5.
Which country has recently test-fired a surface to surface nuclear-capable ballistic missile called Ghaznavi?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Pakistan successfully test-fired a surface to surface nuclear-capable ballistic missile called Ghaznavi on 12th August.
Category : International
6.
What is the rank of Indian Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra in the latest World Athletics Rankings?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
An Indian Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has been ranked No. 2 in the latest World Athletics Rankings after his performance in the Tokyo Olympics.
Category : Sports
7.
Which country chaired the 28th ASEAN Regional Forum Foreign Ministers Meeting?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Minister of State for External Affairs, Dr Rajkumar Ranjan Singh led India's delegation to the 28th ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Foreign Ministers Meeting. The Meeting was held under the Chairmanship of Brunei Darussalam.
Category : International
8.
Aadi Pooram is being celebrated in which state?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Aadi Pooram is celebrated in Tamil Nadu albeit in a subdued manner due to the Pandemic Restrictions. Aadi Pooram is also celebrated as the birthday of Andal, a famous Tamil Poet of the Vaishnavite sect.
Category : State
9.
Which city has now been declared as the first water plus city of India under Swachh Survekshan?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The cleanest city of India, Indore has now been declared as the first water plus city of India under Swachh Survekshan.
Category : National
10.
Who has been appointed as the new chairman of the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA)?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Kamlesh Kumar Pant, a 1993-batch IAS officer of Himachal Pradesh cadre, has been appointed as the new chairman of National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) by the Appointments Committee of the Union Cabinet.
Category : Persons
11.
Which satellite of ISRO recently failed to reach orbit?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Geo-Imaging Satellite (GISAT-1) was launched by ISRO on the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle- F 10 (GSLV-F10). However, the satellite failed to reach orbit because of a technical setback.
Category : Science
12.
World Elephant Day is observed every year on which date?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Elephant Day is observed every year on August 12 worldwide for the preservation and protection of global elephants.
Category : Important Days
13.
The 130th edition of the Durand Cup is scheduled to be held in which Indian city?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 130th edition of the Durand Cup is scheduled to be held in and around Kolkata between September 05 to October 03, 2021.
Category : National
14.
India will be conducting the annual Malabar naval exercises with which other countries?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Quad country navies including, India, the US, Japan and Australia, will be conducting the annual Malabar naval exercises, from August 21, off the coast of Guam, in the Indo-Pacific.
Category : Defence
15.
India has signed an agreement on monsoon data analysis and cooperation to improve weather forecasts with which country?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian and American bodies have signed an agreement on monsoon data analysis and cooperation to improve weather forecasts in the region.
Category : International
16.
The Deep Ocean Mission will be implemented till which year?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Cabinet Committee chaired by Prime Minister Modi has given its approval to the proposal on Deep Ocean Mission. It will be implemented for five years from 2021 to 2026.
Category : National
17.
Who has been appointed as the first brand ambassador of Cashify?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Cashify, a re-commerce marketplace announced that it has appointed Rajkummar Rao as its first brand ambassador.
Category : Persons
18.
The Indian Air Force has built one of the world's highest mobile air traffic control (ATC) towers at which place?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has built one of the world's highest mobile air traffic control (ATC) towers at the Advanced Landing Ground in Ladakh.
Category : National
19.
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has recently test-fired Nirbhay cruise missile of what range?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
On Aug 11, 2021, The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully test-fired a 1,000-km range Nirbhay cruise missile from the Chandipur testing facility in Odisha.
Category : Defence
20.
Who has assumed additional charge of Governor of Mizoram?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In Mizoram, Brig (Dr.) D. Mishra (Retd.) has assumed additional charge of the Governor of the state.
Category : Persons
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