Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
The World Bank Group member IFC has extended what amount as debt support to Industrial real estate and logistics parks' developer IndoSpace's logistics fund?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Bank Group member IFC has extended $75 million or over Rs 557 crore debt support to Industrial real estate and logistics parks' developer IndoSpace's logistics fund to develop logistics and industrial parks to enhance warehousing and supply chain infrastructure in India.
Category : International
2.
World Photography Day is celebrated on which date?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Photography Day is celebrated on 19 August every year to promote photography as a hobby and also inspire photographers around the globe to share a single photo with the rest of the world.
Category : Important Days
3.
Which edition of the Defence India Startup Challenge (DISC 5.0) has been launched?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on August 19, 2021, launched the 5th edition of the Defence India Startup Challenge (DISC 5.0).
Category : Defence
4.
Which state will inaugurate India's first smog tower?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal will inaugurate India's first smog tower on August 23, 2021, at Baba Kharak Singh Marg, Connaught Place, informed Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on August 19, 2021.
Category : State
5.
Who will be given the 1st Congressional Gold Medal for recognition of his promotion of peace and nonviolence?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
An influential US lawmaker from New York on 16th August reintroduced a resolution in the US House of Representatives to posthumously award the prestigious Congressional Gold Medal to Mahatma Gandhi in recognition of his promotion of peace and nonviolence.
Category : Awards and Honours
6.
Which bank has launched a do-it-yourself (DIY) repayment platform for missed loan repayments?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Kotak Mahindra Bank (KMBL), in a tie-up with Creditas Solutions, has launched a do-it-yourself (DIY) repayment platform for missed loan repayments.
Category : Banking
7.
The USOF has signed an agreement with which company to make available high quality and high-speed internet facilities to states in the North Eastern Region?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF) has signed an agreement with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) to make available high quality and high-speed internet facilities to states in the North Eastern Region of India.
Category : National
8.
Which state has emerged as a leading state in trading at National Agriculture Market (eNAM), since its inception?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Rajasthan government on 18 August 2021 informed that the state has emerged as a leading state in trading at National Agriculture Market (eNAM), since its inception.
Category : State
9.
Which state has launched 'Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Bhumihin Majdur Nyay Yojana', benefiting 12 lakh landless families?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Chhattisgarh government has launched 'Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Bhumihin Majdur Nyay Yojana', benefiting 12 lakh landless families.
Category : State
10.
Which country in collaboration with the United Nations, launched a technology platform UNITE AWARE?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India, in collaboration with the United Nations, launched a technology platform UNITE AWARE on 18 August 2021.
Category : International
11.
The Army organised a 400 Km "JAZBAA-E- TIRANGA" Relay Marathon will be organised in which state/UT?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In Jammu and Kashmir, the Army organised a 400 Km "JAZBAA-E- TIRANGA" Relay Marathon.
Category : State
12.
Who authored the book titled "Operation Trojan Horse: A Novel Inspired by True Events"?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The book titled "Operation Trojan Horse: A Novel Inspired by True Events" co-authored by Abhishek Sharan and D.P. Sinha has been released recently.
Category : Miscellaneous
13.
World Humanitarian Day (WHD) is observed every year on which date?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Humanitarian Day (WHD) is observed every year on 19 August to pay tribute to humanitarian personnel and those workers who lost or risked their lives while doing humanitarian service.
Category : Important Days
14.
Which state released eight postal 'covers' on the state's art, craft and culture?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Rajasthan Governor Kalraj Mishra on 18 August 2021 released eight postal 'covers' on the state's art, craft and culture.
Category : State
15.
Who has penned down a book titled 'Lahore: Book 1 of the Partition Trilogy'?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Manreet Sodhi Someshwar has penned down a book titled 'Lahore: Book 1 of the Partition Trilogy'.
Category : Miscellaneous
16.
India Ratings and Research has revised India's GDP growth forecast for FY22 to what amount?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) has revised India's GDP growth forecast for FY22 to 9.4% year-on-year, saying that the country's economic recovery would depend on the progress of its vaccination drive.
Category : Economy
17.
What is the rank of India in terms of crypto adoption internationally?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India has ranked 2nd in terms of crypto adoption internationally behind Vietnam, but ahead of international locations such as the US, UK, and China, according to the 2021 Global Crypto Adoption Index.
Category : Miscellaneous
18.
The 2021 edition of the World Athletics U20 Championships has been started in which country?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 2021 edition of the World Athletics U20 Championships has been started in Nairobi, Kenya.
Category : International
19.
Who authored the book titled "OPERATION KHUKRI"?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
CDS General Bipin Rawat was presented a book "OPERATION KHUKRI" by authors Major General Rajpal Punia & Ms Damini Punia. The book highlights the Indian Army's successful rescue mission in Sierra Leone as part of the United Nations.
Category : Miscellaneous
20.
The largest hockey stadium in the country will be constructed in which state?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Odisha government said that the country's largest hockey stadium, currently under construction at Rourkela in Sundargarh district of the state, will be completed by July 2022.
Category : State
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