Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
India's first building made of bio-bricks from agro-waste has been inaugurated at which place?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's first building made of bio-bricks from agro-waste has been inaugurated at IIT Hyderabad.
Category : National
2.
Which financial institution has approved a $150 million loan to fund a sustainable housing project for the urban poor in Tamil Nadu?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Asian Development Bank has approved a loan of USD 150 million (about Rs 1,095 crore) for a sustainable housing project for the urban poor in Tamil Nadu.
Category : Banking
3.
India's first dugong conservation reserve is planned to be established in which state?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Tamil Nadu state government has announced to set up India's first dugong conservation reserve at the northern part of the Palk Bay.
Category : State
4.
SIMBEX 2021 has the annual bilateral maritime exercise of India and Singapore. The exercise has which edition of the annual event?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 28th edition of Singapore-India Maritime annual Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX) has taken place.
Category : Defence
5.
When will the world's first all-civilian space mission-Inspiration4 be launched?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The world's first all-civilian mission to orbit will be launched on September 15, 2021.
Category : Science
6.
The India-Australia bilateral navy exercise AUSINDEX-2021 is which edition of the annual exercise?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 4th edition of AUSINDEX, a bilateral navy exercise between the Indian Navy and the Royal Australian Navy.
Category : Defence
7.
Indian women hockey player Rani Rampal and cricketer Smriti Mandhana has been appointed as the brand ambassador of which bank?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Equitas Small Finance Bank (ESFB) has roped in Indian women hockey player, Rani Rampal and cricketer Smriti Mandhana as the brand ambassadors of the company.
Category : Banking
8.
Which political leader has claimed to be placed under house arrest?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti claimed that she has been placed under house arrest.
Category : National
9.
Which country has become the first to start COVID-19 vaccination for toddlers?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Cuba became the first country in the world to start vaccinating toddlers with the COVID-19 vaccine.
Category : International
10.
Under SAGAR mission, the Indian Navy's Offshore Patrol Vessel INS Savitri arrived at Chattogram harbour at which country?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian Navy's Offshore Patrol Vessel INS Savitri arrived Chattogram harbour, Bangladesh, carrying two 960 LPM (Litres Per Minute) Medical Oxygen Plants (MOP) to support the ongoing efforts of Bangladesh in tackling Covid-19.
Category : International
11.
India is the first country in Asia to launch a Plastic Pact to promote a circular economy for plastics. The pact has by CII in collaboration with which organisation?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The new platform 'India Plastic Pact' is a joint effort of the World-Wide Fund for Nature-India and the Confederation of Indian Industry and envisions to create a world where plastic is valued and does not pollute the environment.
Category : Miscellaneous
12.
What is the name of the 1000th near-earth asteroid that passed the planet?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) of NASA marked the 1,000th Near-Earth Asteroid named '2021 PJ1' as it passed Earth at a distance of approximately 1.7 million kilometres.
Category : Science
13.
The International Day of Clean Air for blue skies takes place on which day globally?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The International Day of Clean Air for blue skies is observed globally on September 07 to promote and facilitate actions to improve air quality.
Category : Important Days
14.
Which state's Deputy Chief Minister has announced Rs 2,000 for over 3 lakh govt school students under Seed Money Project?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Delhi Deputy Chief Minister and Education Minister Manish Sisodia announced seed money worth Rs 2,000 for 3,50,000 students across 1,000 government schools under the Seed Money Project.
Category : State
15.
LIC has bought 3.9 per cent shares of which bank?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Life Insurance Corporation of India has bought 3.9 per cent (15,90,07,791 shares) of the Bank of India through open market acquisition.
Category : Banking
16.
Former SBI Chairman Rajnish Kumar has been appointed as the economic advisor of which Indian state?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Former SBI Chairman Rajnish Kumar has been appointed as the economic advisor of Andhra Pradesh by the YS Jagan Mohan Reddy-led Andhra government.
Category : State
17.
What is the rank of India at the 2020 Summer Paralympics in Tokyo?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India is placed at 24th position in the overall medal tally out of a total of 162 nations at the 2020 Summer Paralympics.
Category : Miscellaneous
18.
Which Indian spacecraft has completed 9000 orbits around the Moon?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) informed that the Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft has completed 9,000 orbits around the moon.
Category : Science
19.
Which state/UT launched the 'Tourist Village network' to promote tourism and create employment?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Jammu & Kashmir LG has launched the 'Tourist Village network' to promote tourism and create sustainable employment for the youth.
Category : State
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