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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • August 20, 2021 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?
Rs 300 crore
Rs 400 crore
Rs 567 crore
Rs 557 crore
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.

2.
World Photography Day is celebrated on which date?
August 18
August 21
August 19
July 20
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.

3.
Which edition of the Defence India Startup Challenge (DISC 5.0) has been launched?
4th
5th
10th
12th
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on August 19, 2021, launched the 5th edition of the Defence India Startup Challenge (DISC 5.0).

4.
Which state will inaugurate India's first smog tower?
Delhi
Gujarat
Madhya Pradesh
Kerala
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.

5.
Who will be given the 1st Congressional Gold Medal for recognition of his promotion of peace and nonviolence?
Jawahar Lal Nehru
Mahatma Gandhi
C V Raman
D D Basu
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.

6.
Which bank has launched a do-it-yourself (DIY) repayment platform for missed loan repayments?
PNB
Kotak Mahindra Bank
SBI
HDFC
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.

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?
MTNL
BSNL
Airtel
Reliance Jio
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.

8.
Which state has emerged as a leading state in trading at National Agriculture Market (eNAM), since its inception?
Gujarat
Punjab
Odisha
Rajasthan
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.

9.
Which state has launched 'Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Bhumihin Majdur Nyay Yojana', benefiting 12 lakh landless families?
Gujarat
Chhattisgarh
Punjab
Kerala
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Chhattisgarh government has launched 'Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Bhumihin Majdur Nyay Yojana', benefiting 12 lakh landless families.

10.
Which country in collaboration with the United Nations, launched a technology platform UNITE AWARE?
Pakistan
India
Nepal
China
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India, in collaboration with the United Nations, launched a technology platform UNITE AWARE on 18 August 2021.

11.
The Army organised a 400 Km "JAZBAA-E- TIRANGA" Relay Marathon will be organised in which state/UT?
Jammu and Kashmir
Ladakh
Kerala
Gujarat
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In Jammu and Kashmir, the Army organised a 400 Km "JAZBAA-E- TIRANGA" Relay Marathon.

12.
Who authored the book titled "Operation Trojan Horse: A Novel Inspired by True Events"?
Rajiv Guha
Ganesh Lal
Abhishek Sharan
R C Gupta
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.

13.
World Humanitarian Day (WHD) is observed every year on which date?
August 12
August 20
August 21
August 19
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.

14.
Which state released eight postal 'covers' on the state's art, craft and culture?
Haryana
Tamil Nadu
Kerala
Rajasthan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Rajasthan Governor Kalraj Mishra on 18 August 2021 released eight postal 'covers' on the state's art, craft and culture.

15.
Who has penned down a book titled 'Lahore: Book 1 of the Partition Trilogy'?
Seema Lodha
Mohammad Yusuf
Manreet Sodhi
Jehan Khan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Manreet Sodhi Someshwar has penned down a book titled 'Lahore: Book 1 of the Partition Trilogy'.

16.
India Ratings and Research has revised India's GDP growth forecast for FY22 to what amount?
9.8%
8.4%
9.4%
6.5%
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.

17.
What is the rank of India in terms of crypto adoption internationally?
2nd
3rd
10th
100th
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.

18.
The 2021 edition of the World Athletics U20 Championships has been started in which country?
Ghana
Kenya
Germany
France
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 2021 edition of the World Athletics U20 Championships has been started in Nairobi, Kenya.

19.
Who authored the book titled "OPERATION KHUKRI"?
Rajesh Dalal
Poonam Lahiri
Rajpal Punia
Seema Singh
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.

20.
The largest hockey stadium in the country will be constructed in which state?
Odisha
West Bengal
Haryana
Karnataka
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.