Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
The first case of AY.12 sub-lineage of the Delta variant has been detected in which Indian state?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The first case of the AY.12 sub-lineage of the Delta variant was detected in the Kotdwar area of Pauri Garhwal district, Uttrakhand.
Category : State
2.
'AREAS' is an initiative associated with which Union Ministry?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Association of Renewable Energy of States (AREAS) is an initiative of the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE).
Category : National
3.
Yogesh Kathuniya has claimed the silver medal for India in which event at Paralympics 2020?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's discus thrower Yogesh Kathuniya has clinched the silver medal at the ongoing Tokyo Paralympics in the men's Discus Throw F56 final event.
Category : Sports
4.
Avani Lekhara has won the first gold medal for India at Tokyo Paralympics 2020 in which event?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian paralympic shooter Avani Lekhara won the first gold medal for India at the Tokyo Paralympics 2020 in the women's 10m air rifle standing SH1 event.
Category : Sports
5.
Which one is responsible for West Nile Virus transmission?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The West Nile Virus, originally from Africa, has now spread in Asia, Europe, and North America by Mosquitos.
Category : Miscellaneous
6.
Which Indian banker has been appointed as the independent director of The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) Asia?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The former State Bank of India (SBI) chairman Rajnish Kumar has been appointed as an independent director of The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) Asia entity.
Category : Banking
7.
Co-education has been banned in which nation?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Taliban has banned co-education in Afghanistan, merely days after it had assured to respect women's rights in the country.
Category : International
8.
The PhonePe has received which of these licences from IRDAI to conduct insurance business?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Flipkart-owned digital payments platform PhonePe has received an insurance broking licence from the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI).
Category : National
9.
Shipping Ministry announced a new 'Skill Institute on Marine Studies' in which state?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal announced the setting up of a Skill Institute on Marine Studies at Guwahati in Assam under Indian Maritime University, Chennai.
Category : State
10.
Which nation has restarted the operation of its main nuclear reactor?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
North Korea appears to have restarted the operation of its main nuclear reactor in Yongbyon, according to International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Category : International
11.
Devendra Jhajharia has claimed a silver medal in which sports event for India at the Paralympics 2020?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
At the ongoing Tokyo Paralympics 2020, India's greatest Paralympian, Devendra Jhajharia won the silver medal in the men's javelin throw - F46 final event.
Category : Sports
12.
IDBI has announced to divest what percent of its stake in Asset Reconstruction Company (India) Limited (ARCIL)?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
IDBI Bank has announced that the board of IDBI Bank has approved to divest its entire stake of 19.18% in Asset Reconstruction Company (India) Limited (ARCIL).
Category : National
13.
Indian para-athlete Sumit Antil has claimed the gold medal in which event at the ongoing Tokyo Paralympics?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's Sumit Antil has won the gold medal in the men's javelin throw F64 final event at the Tokyo Paralympics, and in the process set a new world record throw of 68.55m.
Category : Sports
14.
Which state will implement a new 10-year climate action plan by year-end?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Delhi Government has planned to implement a new 10-year action plan to combat climate change by this year-end.
Category : State
15.
The #FollowPaymentDistancing campaign has been launched by which entity?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
RuPay has launched a strategic campaign titled - #FollowPaymentDistancing to promote and encourage contactless payments among customers.
Category : National
16.
What is the eligibility age for making the investment in National Pension System?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has increased the entry age for the National Pension System (NPS) from 65 years to 70 years.
Category : National
17.
'My Pad My Right' (MPMR) project, an initiative of NABARD, has launched in which state?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has launched the 'My Pad My Right' (MPMR) project in Tripura.
Category : State
18.
Stuart Binny, who has announced his retirement from cricket, played for which country?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian all-rounder Stuart Binny has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket.
Category : Sports
19.
Who is the head of the committee set up to develop a technological platform streamlining the appeal filing process related to direct and indirect taxation matters?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Central Government has set up a committee which will be headed by Ashish Shiradhonkar to develop a technological platform streamlining the appeal filing process related to direct and indirect taxation matters.
Category : Persons
20.
La Ganesan was sworn in as 17th Governor of which Indian state?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Former Rajya Sabha member La Ganesan was sworn in as the 17th Governor of Manipur in Imphal.
Category : State
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