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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • August 28, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
Arjun Erigaisi belongs to which game?
Badminton
Chess
Cricket
Hockey
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi emerged victorious in the II Terras de Tras-os-Montes Chess Open while his compatriot D Gukesh finished second.

2.
The Central Government has approved the Indian Banks' Association's (IBA) proposal to increase the family pension to what amount of the last salary was drawn?
5%
20%
30%
67%
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Central Government has approved the Indian Banks' Association's (IBA) proposal to increase the family pension to 30% of the last salary drawn.

3.
Ted Dexter, who died recently, is a cricket player from which country?
India
Australia
England
Spain
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Former England captain Ted Dexter has died at Wolverhampton after a bout of illness. He was 86.

4.
"Shared Destiny-2021" defence exercise in which country on September 6-15?
India
China
Mongolia
Pakistan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
China, Pakistan, Mongolia, Thailand will participate in the "Shared Destiny-2021" defence exercise in China on September 6-15.

5.
Pt Subhankar Banerjee, who died in Kolkata, belongs to which profession?
Singer
Director
Politician
Percussionist
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Renowned percussionist Pt Subhankar Banerjee died in Kolkata at the age of 54.

6.
'Mission Vatsalya' for women who lost their husbands due to COVID-19 has been launched in which state?
Madhya Pradesh
Maharashtra
Gujarat
Haryana
Answer: Option
Explanation:
'Mission Vatsalya' has been launched for women who lost their husbands due to COVID-19 in Maharashtra.

7.
What is the rank of New Delhi in the Safe Cities Index 2021?
23rd
48th
50th
100th
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Copenhagen has been named as the world's safest city from among 60 global cities, in Safe Cities Index 2021, released by the Economist Intelligence Unit. New Delhi is placed at the 48th position, while Mumbai is at 50th place.

8.
Samsung India has named which personality as the brand ambassador for its premium Galaxy Z Series foldable smartphones?
Raveena Tandon
Ananya Pandey
Tara Sutaria
Alia Bhatt
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Samsung India has roped in actor Alia Bhatt as the brand ambassador for its premium Galaxy Z Series foldable smartphones.

9.
Who among the following was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of HSBC Bank (India)?
Samit Ghosh
Vijay Pillai
Hitendra Dave
Carol Furtado
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the appointment of Hitendra Dave as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of HSBC Bank (India).

10.
Algeria cuts diplomatic ties with which country?
Lebnon
Jordan
UAE
Morocco
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Algeria cuts diplomatic ties with 'hostile' Morocco.

11.
Indian Oil will construct India's first Green Hydrogen Plant in which city?
Mathura
Panipat
Gurugram
Faridabad
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian Oil will construct India's first Green Hydrogen Plant at Mathura refinery. This plant will be an addition to amplify the existing crude oil refining capability by using 25 million tonnes per annum.

12.
The Sahitya Akademi named the authors Yashodhara Mishra as the winner of the 2020 awards for his work in which language?
Malayalam
Odia
Sanskrit
Hindi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Sahitya Akademi named authors Yashodhara Mishra and Omcherry N.N. Pillai as the winners of the 2020 awards for their works in Odia and Malayalam, respectively.

13.
Who is the author of the book titled- 'Accelerating India: 7 Years of Modi Government'?
Chetna Pandit
K J Alphons
Neha Uppal
Ravi Dubey
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Former Union Minister, K J Alphons has presented his book 'Accelerating India: 7 Years of Modi Government' to the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi.

14.
Who will become the brand ambassador for the Delhi government's ambitious 'Desh Ke Mentor' initiative?
Arjun Kapoor
Akshay Kumar
Sonu Sood
Varun Dhawan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Bollywood actor Sonu Sood will become the brand ambassador for the Delhi government's ambitious 'Desh Ke Mentor' initiative.

15.
Which organization in partnership with Cisco has launched the next phase of the Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) titled "WEP Nxt" to foster women entrepreneurship in India?
ICMR
NITI Aayog
DRDO
BARC
Answer: Option
Explanation:
NITI Aayog in partnership with Cisco has launched the next phase of the Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) titled "WEP Nxt" to foster women entrepreneurship in India.

16.
Who took charge as the Chairperson of Stop TB Partnership Board on August 26, 2021?
Mansukh Mandaviya
Smriti Irani
Meenakshi Lekhi
Narender Modi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Shri Mansukh Mandaviya, took charge as the Chairperson of Stop TB Partnership Board on August 26, 2021.

17.
Which bank has transferred a loan sanctioned letter of Rs 5100 crores to the Uttar Pradesh government for the Ganga Expressway project?
HDFC
Axis Bank
SBI
PNB
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The work for the ambitious Ganga expressway project received a boost when Punjab National Bank (PNB) transferred a loan sanctioned letter of Rs 5100 crores to the Uttar Pradesh government for the project.

18.
Which one has launched a mobile app called Ananda cell app for its suppliers and intermediaries to onboard potential customers?
RBI
LIC
NABARD
HDFC
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) launched a mobile app called Ananda cell app for its suppliers and intermediaries to onboard potential customers.

19.
What is the name of India's first sectoral index in the Agri commodities basket that was launched by the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange Limited (NCDEX)?
SAUREX
NSEX
NCDEX
GUAREX
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's first sectoral index in the Agri commodities basket i.e., GUAREX was launched by the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange Limited (NCDEX).

20.
India signed a contract on the mega Greater Male Connectivity project (GMCP) with which country?
Malaysia
Maldives
Bangladesh
Nepal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India and Maldives will sign a contract on the mega Greater Male Connectivity project (GMCP), the largest infrastructure project in the country.