Current Affairs Quiz (MCQ) AUGUST 2021

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Question: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to up the incentive for banks to distribute coins to:
(a) Rs 45 from Rs 25 per bag
(b) Rs 55 from Rs 25 per bag
(c) Rs 65 from Rs 25 per bag
(d) Rs 75 from Rs 25 per bag

Question: In which state is the Dimasa National Liberation Front (DNLA) active?
(a) Nagaland
(b) Manipur
(c) Mizoram
(d) Assam

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Question: With reference to the PRISM, consider the following statements:
1. It has been launched by the RBI.
2. It aims to strengthen compliance by supervised entities.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question: What is “A Shortfall of Gravitas”, recently mentioned in the news?
(a) It is a science fiction movie
(b) It is a zero gravitation place on the Earth
(c) SpaceX’s ocean platform
(d) A Booker prize nominated book

 
Question: The third edition of the week-long annual exercise called ‘Gandiv’ was held by:
(a) Indian Air Force
(b) Indian Navy
(c) Indian Army
(d) NSG

Question: Consider the following statements:
1. Avani Lekhara is the first Indian woman in history to win a Paralympic Gold medal in archery.
2.  Sumit Antil won men’s Javelin Throw F64 gold medal in the Tokyo Paralympic Games.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question: When was the National Small Industry Day celebrated?
(a) August 26, 2021
(b) August 28, 2021
(c) August 21, 2021
(d) August 30, 2021

Question: According to IAEA, which country has restarted its Yongbyon nuclear reactor?
(a) Iran
(b) Vietnam
(c) North Korea
(d) South Korea

Question: Which Union Ministry has launched the “Y Break App”?
(a) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
(b) Ministry of Women and Child
(c) Ministry of Culture
(d) Ministry of Ayush  

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Question: The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways  has introduced  a new registration mark “Bharat series (BH-series)” for new vehicles for:
1. Defense personnel
2. Employees of Central Government
3. ———-
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans (d)
In order to facilitate seamless transfer of vehicles, the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways vide notification dated 26 Aug 2021,  has introduced a new registration mark for new vehicles  i.e. “Bharat series (BH-series)”. A vehicle bearing this registration mark shall not require assignment of a new registration mark when the owner of the vehicle shifts from one State to another. This vehicle registration facility under “Bharat series (BH-series)” will be available on a voluntary basis to Defense personnel, employees of Central Government/ State Government/ Central/ State Public Sector Undertakings and private sector  companies/organizations, which have their offices in four or more States/Union territories.  The motor vehicle tax will be levied for two years or in multiple of two. This scheme will facilitate free movement of personal vehicles across States/UTs of India upon relocation to a new State/UT. After completion of the fourteenth year, the motor vehicle tax shall be levied annually which shall be half of the amount which was charged earlier for that vehicle.

Question: Where have scientists discovered the world’s northernmost landmass?
(a) Sweden
(b) Norway
(c) Greenland
(d) Canada  

Question: The tortoise species previously thought to be a strict herbivore, has been filmed eating a baby bird. Which species is this?
(a) Galápagos tortoise
(b) Leopard tortoise
(c) Indian star tortoise
(d) ———-

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Question: Which state/UT has made Sonu Sood as the brand ambassador for “Desh ke Mentor” programme?
(a) Maharashtra
(b) Delhi
(c) Uttar Pradesh
(d) Punjab

Question:  Indian researchers have discovered three supermassive black holes from three galaxies merging together. Which one is not among those discovered black holes?
(a) NGC7733
(b) NGC7734
(c) ———-
(d) NGC7734N

Question: How many new fauna species were added in India in 2020?
(a) 451
(b) 295
(c) 343
(d) 557

Question: The “Karmayogi” Digital Learning Facility has been inaugurated for:
(a) Panchayat representatives
(b) Self Help Groups (SHG)
(c) Civil Servants
(d) Doctor and nurses

Question: In which state are  Vishnugadh Pipalkoti, Singoli Bhatwari, Phata Bhuyang, Madhyamaheshwar and Kaliganga 2 projects located?
(a) Himachal Pradesh
(b) Sikkim
(c) ———-
(d) Madhya Pradesh

Question: Who is the author of the book titled ‘ Oneness vs the 1%’?
(a) ———-
(b) Sunita Narain
(c) Sumaira Abdulali
(d) Norma Alvares

Question: Who has won the Barcelona Open chess tournament 2021?
(a) Parimarjan Negi
(b) S.P. Sethuraman
(c) Surya Shekhar Ganguly
(d) Pentala Harikrishna

Question: Which state had announced  to relocate Chakma and Hajong settlers beyond the State?
(a) Sikkim
(b) Tripura
(c) Arunachal Pradesh
(d) Manipur

Question: In which country more than 210 people were killed by the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) rebel group?
(a) Ethiopia
(b) Kenya
(c) Uganda
(d) ———-

Question: Which of the following structures are there in the renovated complex of Jallianwala Bagh Smarak?
1. Four Museum galleries
2. ———-
3. Shaheedi well
4. Lily pond
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Question: Which has launched the ‘QSim – Quantum Computer Simulator Toolkit’?
(a) Ministry of Science and Technology
(b) Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology
(c) NITI Aayog
(d) Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser

Question: With reference to the ‘Vigraha’, consider the following statements:
1. It is an indigenously built Coast Guard Ship.
2. It was dedicated to the Nation in Kochi on August 28, 2021.
3. ———- .
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

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Question: Which country is not part of the multinational peacekeeping exercise  “Shared Destiny-2021”?
(a) Iran
(b) Mongolia
(c) Pakistan
(d) Thailand

Question: In which sport did Bhavina Patel win a silver medal in the Tokyo Paralympics Games?
(a) Badminton
(b) Table Tennis
(c) High Jump
(d) Archery

Question: Which stadium has been named as “Neeraj Chopra Stadium”?
(a) Army Sports Institute stadium, Pune
(b) Indian Army Stadium, Husenpur
(c) Yamuna Sports Complex, Delhi
(d) Talkatora Indoor Stadium, Delhi

Question: Which of the following statements is/are correct about “INDIAsize?
1. It is a survey on Indian body sizes.
2. It was launched ———-
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Question: With reference to the Drone Rules, 2021, consider the following statements:
1. The number of forms or permissions has been reduced from 25 to just five.
2. No pilot licence will be required for operating nano drones
3. The rules do not cover drone taxis.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 3 only

Question: According to the Delhi High Court’s recent judgement, which right also includes the “Right to be Forgotten”?
(a) Right to Good Health
(b) Right to Aloofness
(c) Right to Privacy
(d) Right to Shelter

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Question: With reference to the “WEP Nxt”, consider the following statements:
1. It has been launched by NITI Aayog and Cisco.
2. It aims to bring together women from diverse backgrounds and offers them access to a multitude of resources.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question: Which district has got the first position in the North Eastern Region (NER)District SDG Index Report 2021?
(a) North Tripura
(b) East Sikkim
(c) Gomati
(d) Serchhip

Question: Inland Water Authority of  India & Hooghly Cochin Shipyard Ltd. have signed a MoU for setting up a new ‘Ship Repair Facility’ at:
(a) Pandu
(b) Dhamra
(c) Kulpi
(d) Haldia

Question: Where has the world’s largest and tallest observation wheel been set up?
(a) Shanghai
(b) Doha
(c) Singapore
(d) Dubai

Question: Who has become the first bowler to scalp seven wickets in T20Is?
(a) Sophie Ecclestone
(b) Frederique Overdijk
(c) Georgia Wareham
(d) Kathryn Bryce

Question: What is the objective of MANTHAN 2021?
(a) To address security challenges
(b) To address water pollution challenges
(c) To address automation job loss challenges
(d) To address Start-up challenges

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Question: Which country’s national football team has decided to ditch the nickname ‘All Whites’?
(a) Netherlands
(b) Australia
(c) New Zealand
(d) Ireland

Question: What is the theme of the next IBSA Summit of Leaders to be held under India’s Chairship?
(b) Democracy for Decentralisation and Development
(b) Democracy for Sustainable Development
(c) Democracy for Demography and Decentralisation
(d) Democracy for Demography and Development

Question: On Women’s Equality Day 2021, which organisation has recruited its first all-Female Engineering Executive Trainees?
(a) NTPC
(b) BPCL
(c) ONGC
(d) NHAI

Question: With reference to the mega Greater Male Connectivity Project (GMCP), consider the following statements:
1. This is the largest infrastructure project in the Maldives funded by an Indian grant.
2. The project is being developed by AFCONS.
3. India has provided a grant of $200 million and a Line of Credit of $100 million.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: Which state has launched Mission Vatsalya to extend help to women who lost their husbands to the COVID-19 pandemic?
(a) Maharashtra
(b) Odisha
(c) West Bengal
(d) Telangana

Question: Who is the author of the book ‘Accelerating India: 7 Years of Modi Government’ ?
(a) Hardeep Singh Puri
(b) Ashwini Vaishnav
(c) Ravi Shankar Prasad
(d) K J Alphons

Question: The Universal Postal Union (UPU) has banned which country’s stamps  being used on the Chagos archipelago?
(a) France
(b) Britain
(c) USA
(d) Germany

Question: Who has been appointed as Executive Director (ED) of RBI?
(a) Somesh Chugh
(b) Vikash Satyarthi
(c) Senthil Mangalam
(d) Ajay Kumar

Question: Which scheme has been included under the RBI’s Payments Infrastructure Development Fund (PIDF) scheme?
(a)  PM SVANIDHI
(b) Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana
(c) Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
(d) PM Kisan

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Question: Consider the following statements about “KAZIND-21”?
1. It was the 7th edition of the Indo- Kazakhstan Joint Training Exercise.
2. It was  conducted at Aisha Bibi in Kazakhstan.
3. The Indian Army contingent was represented by a battalion of The Bihar Regiment.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: If a worker is registered on the eSHRAM portal and meets with an accident, he will be eligible for:
(a) Rs 1.0 Lakh on death or permanent disability.
(b) Rs 1.5 Lakh on death or permanent disability
(c) ——–
(d) Rs 5.0 Lakh on death or permanent disability

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Question: What is India’s rank in Cushman & Wakefield’s 2021 Global Manufacturing Risk Index?
(a) First
(b) Second
(c) Fourth
(d) Seventh

Question: In which state the Nandi Hills was hit by a landslip in August 2021 following heavy rain?
(a) Tamil Nadu
(b) Himachal Pradesh
(c) ——–
(d) Kerala

Question: India has already achieved emission reduction of what per cent over 2005 levels, against the target of 35 per cent by 2030?
(a) 24 per cent
(b) ——–
(c) 30 per cent
(d) 20 per cent

Question: Which option is not correct about the ‘SUJALAM’ campaign?
(a) It was launched by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
(b) It was a 100 days campaign.
(c) ——–
(d) The Campaign was launched on 25th August, 2021.

Question: In which city was India’s first green hydrogen electrolyser manufacturing unit started in August 2021?
(a) Bengaluru
(b) Hyderabad
(c) Gandhinagar
(d) Chennai

Question: Gail Omvedt, who passed away recently, was related to:
(a) Tribal and forest rights
(b) Wildlife conservation
(c) Women empowerment and women rights
(d) ——–

 Question: What is the fair and remunerative price (FRP) for the 2021-22 sugar season?
(a) Rs 245 a quintal
(b) Rs 260 a quintal
(c) ——–
(d) Rs 290 a quintal

Question: The “Havana syndrome” was recently in the news in the context of the affairs of:
(a) Chinese diplomats
(b) Russian diplomats
(c) U.S. diplomats
(d) French diplomats

Question: The Reserve Bank of India has decided to extend the scope of tokenisation to:
(a) Laptops
(b) Internet of Things
(c) Wearables
(d) All the above

Question: With reference to the Vindhyachal –Varanasi Transmission Line, consider the following statements:
1. It shall provide connectivity between Northern Region (NR) and Western Region (WR).
2. The 190-km long transmission line crosses four rivers Ganga, Gopad, Meyar & Sone.
3. ——–
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: ‘EASE 4.0’, unveiled recently, is related to:
(a) Public Sector Bank reforms
(b) Export promotion
(c) Broadband internet connectivity
(d) Artificial intelligence

Question: With reference to the SAMRIDH programme, consider the following statements:
1. It has been launched by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
2. ——–
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question: Which state is the largest grower of jeera (cumin seed)?
(a) Madhya Pradesh
(b) Kerala
(c) Maharashtra
(d) Gujarat

Question: With reference to the Safe Cities Index 2021, consider the following statements:
1. London has secured the first position in the index.
2. The index has been released by the Economist Intelligence Unit.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question: For the first time in 30 years, a hurricane made landfall in coastal New England. In which country is the New England region located?
(a) United Kingdom
(b) United States of America
(c) Canada
(d) France

Question: Researchers have recently documented the first ever sighting of Irura mandarina in India. It is a species of:
(a) Snake
(b) Frog
(c) Lizard
(d) Spider . 

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Question: With reference to E-Shram portal, consider the following statements:
1. It was launched on August 26, 2021.
2. It aims to register 38 crore unorganised and organised workers.
3. The registration of workers on the portal will be coordinated by the Labour Ministry only.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: The workers are being issued an e-Shram card  containing:
(a) A 8 digit unique number
(b) A 10 digit unique number
(c) A 12 digit unique number
(d) A 14 digit unique number

Question: Recently “Saroops” were brought from Afghanistan to India. What is a  “Saroop”?
(a) It is a physical copy of Sri Guru Granth Sahib
(b) It is a  physical copy of Sri Japji Sahib.
(c) It is a physical copy of Sidh Gosti.
(d) None of the above

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Question:  With reference to the Stockholm World Water Week 2021, consider the following statements:
1. It was held between 22 and 26 August 2021.
2. It was held ———–.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question: MeerKAT is the most sensitive radio telescope located in:
(a) Chile
(b) Australia
(c) South Africa
(d) Russia

Question: ‘Forum for Decarbonizing Transport” has been launched by:
1. NITI Aayog
2. World Resources Institute
3. World Economic Forum
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: Who has been named as a winner of Sahitaya Akademi award for her work ” Samudrakula Ghara” ?
(a) Yashodhara Mishra
(b) Pratibha Ray
(c) Pratibha Satpathy
(d) Sarojini Sahoo

Question: Which state has announced to implement an urban employment scheme on the lines of the MGNREGS at a cost of Rs 100 crore?
(a) Tamil Nadu
(b) Andhra Pradesh
(c) West Bengal
(d) Uttar Pradesh

Question: Which country has tested a guided multi-launch rocket system, Fatah-1?
(a) Iran
(b) Saudi Arabia
(c) Turkey
(d) Pakistan

Question: Which has  developed the ‘Nowcasting Model’ to forecast GDP?
(a) RBI
(b) SBI
(c) NITI Aayog
(d) CSO

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Question Which operation was launched by  India to evacuate Indians from violence-torn Afghanistan ?
(a) Operation Hind Sewa
(b) ———-
(c) Operation Desert Storm
(d) Operation Garura India

Question: Which country has built a 40-km long wall and installed a hi-tech surveillance system on its border with Turkey to avoid the influx of Afghan migrants?
(a) Bulgaria
(b) Georgia
(c) Iran
(d) ———-

Question: Which country has developed world’s first fossil-free steel?
(a) Norway
(b) Japan
(c) Sweden
(d) Israel

Question: The HYBRIT Technology, recently in the news, is used  to produce:
(a) GM Foods
(b) ———-
(c) DNA vaccine
(d) Generic medicines

Question: The Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary, recently mentioned in the news, is located in:
(a) Sikkkim near Indo-China border
(b) Uttarakhand near Indo-Neapl border
(c) ———-
(d) Arunachal Pradesh near Indo-China border

Question: With reference to the recent decisions by the Government of India, consider the following statements:
1. Family pensions of deceased bank employees will be a uniform 25 per cent of last drawn salary.
2. The bank will contribute ———-
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question: The manufacturing of the next-generation BrahMos missiles is likely to start in the Defence Corridor in:
(a) Tamil Nadu
(b) Gujarat
(c) Uttar Pradesh
(d) Karnataka

Question: Which  option is correct about a “nidhi company”?
(a) ———-
(b) It is a type of company in the Indian banking finance sector
(c) It is a type of company in the mutual fund/SIP sector
(d) It is a type of company in the manufacturing sector.

Question: The first batch of Multi-Mode Hand Grenades (MMHG), recently handed over to the Indian Army, were manufactured by:
(a) Ordnance Factory Muradnagar
(b) L&T Defence
(c) SSS Defence
(d) Economic Explosives Limited

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Question: With reference to the Tokyo Paralympic games, consider the following statements:
1. It is the 18th Paralympc games.
2. Tokyo is only the second city in the world to host the Paralympics twice.
3. Javelin thrower Tek Chand led the Indian contingent at the Tokyo Paralympic opening ceremony.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

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Question: Who has received the prestigious 2021 Stockholm Junior Water Prize?
(a) Namita Sharma
(b) Simran Singh
(c) Eshani Jha
(d) Sobhana Pathak

Question: With reference to the National Monetisation Pipeline, consider the following statements:
1. The pipeline has been developed by the NITI Aayog.
2. The aggregate asset pipeline under NMP over the four-year period is indicatively valued at Rs 10.0 lakh crore.
3. The top 5 sectors are led by the Railways.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: Which institute has created the country’s first indigenous motorised wheelchair vehicle ‘NeoBolt’?
(a) IIT Madras
(b) IIT Hyderabad
(c) IIT Delhi
(d) IIT Bombay

Question: With reference to the Krivak class stealth frigates, consider the following statements:
1. India and Russia have signed an Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA) for four Krivak class stealth frigates.
2. It is also known as Talwar class stealth frigates.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Question: With reference to the Delhi Government’s smog tower, consider the following statements:
1. It is a 24-metre-high structure installed at Connaught Place, Delhi.
2. It will draw in polluted air from the bottom of the tower.
3. It has a capacity of cleaning 1,000 cubic metres of air per second.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: Which IT company has developed the  tax portal, www.incometax.gov.in?
(a) Infosys
(b) TCS
(c) Wipro
(d) HCL

Question: Which committee set up by the RBI, has recommended merger of weak urban cooperative banks?
(a) M. D. Patra committee
(b) M. Rajeshwar Rao committee
(c) NS Vishwanathan committee
(d) T Rabi Sankar committee

Question: With reference to the eSanjeevani, consider the following statements:
1. It is a national telemedicine service initiative.
2. It has been launched by the Ministry of Ayush.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Question: With reference to the “Yuktdhara” web portal, consider the following statements:
1. It has been launched under Bhuwan.
2. The objective of this portal is to provide soil health data.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question: Which of the following option is correct about the Kanal Istanbul?
(a) It is an artificial shipping canal that will connect the Sea of Marmara to the Black Sea.
(b)  It is an artificial shipping canal that will connect the Weddels Sea to the Black Sea.
(c)  It is an artificial shipping canal that will connect the Irminger Sea  to the Caspian Sea.
(d) It is an artificial shipping canal that will connect the Sea of Marmara  to the Caspian Sea.

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Question: Which are the last two polio-endemic countries in the world?
(a) Bangladesh and Myanmar
(b) Nepal and Pakistan
(c) Pakistan and Afghanistan
(d) Afghanistan and Nepal

Question: The Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS) is an initiative by:
(a) Ministry of Ministry of Labour and Employment
(b) Ministry of Education
(c) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
(d) Ministry of Women and Child Development

Question: India has signed a deal to procure 70,000 AK-203 assault rifles from which country?
(a) Russia
(b) USA
(c) Israel
(d) France

Question: Which has launched an AI-enabled chatbot “URJA”?
(a) HPCL
(b) IOC
(c) BPCL
(d) NTPC

Question: With reference to the Malabar naval exercise 2021, consider the following statements:
1. India, the U.S., Australia and Japan carried out this exercise.
2. It was carried out off the coast of Guam which is  an island territory of the U.S. in the Indian Ocean.
3. INS Shivalik and  INS Kadmatt represented India in this naval exercise.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

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Question: With reference to the World Athletics U20 Championships 2021, consider the following statements:
1. It was held in Durban, South Africa.
2.  India won two silver medals and one bronze medal.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question: Who has been appointed as the new Governor of Manipur?
(a) Tamilisai Soundararajan
(b) ELa Ganesan
(c) E. Sreedharan
(d) Tathagata Roy

Question: Which Municipal Corporation has launched the ‘Every Sunday at 10 AM for 10 mnts” campaign?
(a) Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation
(b) Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation
(c) Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation
(d) Greater Chennai Corporation

Question: Which of the following temple is locally known as Takht-e-Sulaiman in Jammu and Kashmir?
(a) Ranbireshwar Temple
(b) Kheer Bhawani Temple
(c) Bumzuva Cave and Temple
(d) Shankaracharya temple

Question: Syed Shahid Hakim, who passed away recently, was part of the Indian squad for the 1960 Rome Olympics for which sport?
(a) Hockey
(b) Archery
(c) Wrestling
(d) Football

Question: The Iconic Week was celebrated between:
(a) 20th to 26th August, 2021
(b) 21st to 27th August, 2021
(c) 22nd to 28th August, 2021
(d) 23rd to 29th August, 2021

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Question: With reference to the ‘Ubharte Sitaare Fund’, consider the following statements:
1. It has been launched for export-oriented firms and startups.
2. The fund has been set up by Exim Bank and SIDBI.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Question: With reference to the 2021 Global Crypto Adoption Index, consider the following statements:
1. India ranks second in terms of crypto adoption worldwide.
2. China ranks first in terms of crypto adoption worldwide.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question: Which state’s two women have been given National Handicraft Award for their skills in making Madur mats?
(a) Tamil Nadu
(b) West Bengal
(c) Odisha
(d) Karnataka

Question: The NTPC has commissioned the largest floating solar PV project of 25MW at:
(a) Rihand thermal station
(b) Farakka thermal station
(c) Ramagundam thermal station
(d) Simhadri thermal station

Question: Which committee has been constituted for doubling the production and quadrupling the exports of handlooms in a span of 3 years?
(a) Shri Rajesh Arora committee
(b) Shri Sunil Sethi committee
(c) Shri Arvind Nagraj committee
(d) Smt. Amogha Banerjee committee

Question: Which company has received approval for Emergency Use Authorization for the world’s first and India’s indigenously developed DNA based vaccine for COVID-19?
(a) Bharat Biotech
(b) Zydus Cadila
(c) Serum Institute of India
(d) Ranbaxy Lab

Question: Acetabularia jalakanyakae-a new species of marine green algae, has been discovered from:
(a) Lakshadweep
(b) Kerala
(c) Gujarat
(d) Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Question: Where was India’s highest herbal park inaugurated?
(a) Mana, Uttarakhand
(b) Komic, Himachal Pradesh
(c) Kaho, Arunachal Pradesh
(d) Peringamala, Kerala

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Question: Which country’s legislature in August 2021 formally amended the country’s family planning rules to allow couples to have three children?
(a) Japan
(b) Australia
(c) China
(d) Sweden

Question: The Panjshir Valley, recently in the news, is located in:
(a) Pakistan
(b) Iran
(c) Russia
(d) Afghanistan

Question: The highest point of which ice sheet received rain in August 2021 for the first time on record?
(a) Greenland ice sheet
(b)  Antarctic ice sheet
(c) Himalayan ice sheet
(d) None of the above

Question: Which university has introduced a stretchable battery that is powered by human perspiration?
(a) Peking University
(b) Karolinska Institute
(c) Uppsala University
(d) Nanyang Technological University

Question: Researchers have identified a new molecule named “piperine” in:
(a) Turmeric
 (b) Black cardamom
(c) Ginger
(d) Garlic

Question: Which state/UT has made Aadhaar mandatory for availing benefit of its three schemes viz. Ladli Beti, SMAS and ISSS?
(a) West Bengal
(b) Uttar Pradesh
(c) Jammu and Kashmir
(d) Madhya Pradesh  

Question: In which state was the third Phase of Mission Shakti launched in August 2021?
(a) Uttar Pradesh
(b) Rajasthan
(c) Madhya Pradesh
(d) Bihar

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Question: Who has been appointed as Director of the Hyderabad-based Research Centre Imarat (RCI)?
(a) S. Satyamurthi
(b) U. Raja Babu
(c) S. R. Swaminathan
(d) R. Sathyaprakash

Question: With reference to the Constitution (105th Amendment) Act 2021, consider the following statements:
1. It restores the power of State Governments to identify and specify Socially and Economically Backward Classes (SEBCs).
2.  It was introduced in the Parliament as the Constitution (129th amendment) Bill 2021.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Question: Who has been elected as the President of the Institute of Economic Growth (IEG) society?
(a) Amitabh Kant
(b) Raghuram Rajan
(c) N K Singh
(d) Abhijit Banarjee

Question: Where was the Centre for Research and Innovation in Artificial Intelligence inaugurated?
(a) IIT-Hyderabad
(b) IIT-Delhi
(c) IIT-Bombay
(d) IIT-Chennai

Question: Which of the following statements is/are correct about DISC 5.0?
1. It was launched by the Ministry of Defence under iDEX-DIO.
2. Thirty five Problem Statements were unveiled under DISC 5.0.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question: Recently an all women Tri-Services mountaineering team successfully summited Mt Manirang. In which state/UT is Mt Manirang located?
(a) Uttarakhand
(b)  Himachal Pradesh
(c) Jammu-Kashmir
(d) Sikkim

Question: With reference to World Mosquito Day, consider the following statements:
1. Every year, August 19 is observed as the World Mosquito Day to raise awareness about the illness and disease caused by mosquitos.
2. It marks the day when Sir Ronald Ross discovered the link between female mosquitoes and malaria.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question: The DRDO has developed an advanced chaff:
(a) To monitor border fencing
(b) To detect explosive items
(c) To safeguard the fighter aircraft
(d) To safeguard security forces in the cold desert

Question: O.M. Nambiar, who passed away recently, was the coach of:
(a) Dutee Chand
(b) Anju Bobby George
(c) P.T. Usha
(d) Dipa Karmakar

Question: Which of the following statements is/are correct about Chambal Expressway?
1. It is a 404-km expressway.
2. It has also been included in the Bharatmala Project.
3. It passes through the areas of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: Which has become the first e-vehicle friendly highway in the country?
(a) Yamuna Expressway
(b) Bangalore–Chennai Expressway
(c) Delhi-Chandigarh Highway
(d) Kolkata-Siliguri Highway

Question: The Sanskrit week 2021 was celebrated:
(a) From August 16 to 22
(b) From August 18 to 24
(c) From August 19 to 25
(d) From August 20 to 26

Question: In which state the Prime Minister laid the foundation stone of Parvati Mata temple?
(a) Assam
(b) Karnataka
(c) Gujarat
(d) Uttarakhand

Question: Which country’s Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory has made a breakthrough in nuclear fusion research?
(a) Sweden
(b) France
(c) USA
(d) United Kingdom
Ans (c)

Question: During the 5th meeting of BRICS Industry Ministers, India has proposed that resources of the New Development Bank should be used for:
(a) strengthening social infrastructure
(b) strengthening agriculture infrastructure
(c) strengthening public infrastructure
(d) strengthening service infrastructure

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Question: With reference to the NMEO-OP scheme, consider the following statements:
1. Under this scheme, it is proposed to cover an additional area  of 6.5 lakh hectare for oil palm till the year 2025-26.
2. The Government of India will give a price assurance to the oil palm farmers for the Fresh Fruit Bunches.
3. It is a Central sector scheme fully funded by the Government of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 3 only

Question: Which tribesmen performed a traditional dance as they took part in the Wanchuwa festival in which they pray for a bountiful harvest?
(a) Rabha
(b) Tiwa
(c) Deori
(d) Dimasa

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Question: Which country’s only remaining mountain glacier “Kebnekaise Massif” has lost another two metres in height due to climate change?
(a) Norway
(b) Sweden
(c) Denmark
(d) Iceland

Question: With which country’s GARDP Foundation, the ICMR has signed a MoU?
(a) Switzerland
(b) Norway
(c) Sweden
(d) Denmark

Question: With reference to the RoDTEP scheme, consider the following statements:
1. It’s a new scheme that is applicable from January 1st, 2021
2. The scheme has been formed to replace the existing Merchandise Exports from India Scheme (MEIS).
3. The tax refund rates range from 2.5 per cent to 8.3 per cent for different sectors.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: With reference to the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol, consider the following statements:
1. The Government of India on August 18, 2021 gave its approval for ratification of this amendment agreement.
2. The Kigali Amendment was adopted by the Parties to the Montreal Protocol in October, 2018.
3. Under the Kigali Amendment; Parties to the Montreal Protocol will phase down production and consumption of chlorofluorocarbons.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1 and 3 only

Question: Pineapple-based agroforestry is being traditionally practiced by ethnic “Hmar” tribe in:
(a) Mizoram
(b) Assam
(c) Manipur
(d) Nagaland

Question: Which state government has banned in official communication the use of the expression ‘Gorakh Dhanda’?
(a) Madhya Pradesh
(b) Uttarakhand
(c) Rajasthan
(d) Haryana

Question: What is the name of the judge who may become India’s first woman CJI a few years from now?
(a) Justice Hima Kohli
(b) Justice Bela Trivedi
(c) Justice BV Nagarathna
(d) Justice Sunita Agarwal

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Question: With which country’s navy, the Indian Navy conducted maritime exercises in the South China Sea in August 2021?
(a) Philippines
(b) Singapore
(c) Malaysia
(d) Vietnam

Question: Which organisation has recently released the Goods Trade Barometer indicator?
(a) G-20
(b) World Economic Forum
(c) WTO
(d) UNCTAD

Question: As per RBI’s recent guidelines, how much a locker holder will get in case of incidents such as fire, theft, burglary, dacoity, robbery, building collapse or  fraud committed by bank employees?
(a) Total monetary value of the safe deposit locker
(b) Zero amount
(c) 100 times the prevailing annual rent of the safe deposit locker
(d) Maximum Rs. 5 five lakh

Question: By which year, the fortified rice will be distributed under various government schemes?
(a) By 2024
(b) By 2023
(c) By 2027
(d) By 2030

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Question: With reference to the Financial Inclusion Index (FI-Index), consider the following statements:
1. It was released by the NITI Aayog.
2. The FI-Index for the period ended March 2021 stood at 53.9.
3. The FI-Index comprises three broad parameters.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: Which bank  cut India’s first set of ‘swaption’ deals with HSBC and Standard Chartered Bank?
(a) SBI
(b) HDFC Bank
(c) ICICI Bank
(d) Yes Bank

Question: With reference to the Exercise Konkan 2021, consider the following statements:
1. It was an exercise between Indian Navy and British Royal Navy.
2. Indian Navy’s INS Tabar took part in the exercise.
3. It was held in Arabian Sea.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

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Question: With reference to the ‘Student Entrepreneurship Program’ (SEP 3.0), consider the following statements:
1. It has been launched by the National Startup Advisory Council.
2. The theme of SEP 3.0 is based on the ‘Made in 3D – Seed the Future Entrepreneurs Program’.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question: Which state has announced to begin ‘Island Odyssey’ at ‘Cattle island’?
(a) West Bengal
(b) Andaman and Nicobar Island
(c) Odisha
(d) Andhra Pradesh

Question: What is the name of the Sudoku puzzle creator, who died recently?
(a) Tadashi Yanai
(b) Meiji Tenno
(c) Maki Kaji
(d) Yoshinori Munemura

Question: A new category of electronic visa  has been introduced to fast ­track visa applications for entry into India. What is the name of this visa?
(a) e­Emergency X­Misc Visa
(b) eInstant A­Misc Visa
(c) e­Emergency IndMisc Visa
(d) eInstant IndMisc Visa

Question: Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Haryana and Punjab have a maximum amount of available geographical area under agriculture.
2. The national average of geographical area available for agriculture was 55.03 per cent.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question: In which country, the three volcanoes —  Pavlof, Great Sitkin and Semisopochnoi erupted simultaneously?
(a) Iceland
(b) Italy
(c) Norway
(d) USA

Question: How many patents were granted in 2020-21?
(a) 17, 321
(b) 21,435
(c) 26,234
(d) 28,391

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Question: With reference to the Guarex, consider the following statements:
1. It is India’s first sectoral index in agriculture commodities basket.
2. It has been launched by the Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX), Mumbai.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question: Hakainde Hichilema has been elected as the President of:
(a) Rwanda
(b) Zambia
(c) Senegal
(d) Chad

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Question: Which has announced the introduction of ‘Green & Sustainable Deposits’ to safeguard the environment from climate change?
(a) ICICI Bank
(b) State Bank of India
(c) HDFC
(d) LIC Housing Finance

Question: According to a recent news, NIBRI has crossed the psychological threshold of 100 for the first time since  March 25, 2020. What does NIBRI means?
(a) Nikkei India Business Resumption Index
(b) Nomura India Business Resumption Index
(c) Nikkei India Business Review Index
(d) Nomura India Business Review Index

Question: With reference to the newly announced Apricot subsea cable, consider the following statements:
1. It has been announced by the Microsoft and Tesla.
2.  It will connect Singapore, Japan, Guam, the Philippines, Taiwan and Indonesia.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question: In August 2021, which Union Ministry had organised an exhibition named “Katha Kranthiveeron Ki”?
(a) Ministry of Home Affairs
(b) Ministry of Education
(c) Ministry of Culture
(d) Ministry of Defence

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Question: Where was the world’s second-largest refurbished state-of-the-art National Gene Bank inaugurated?
(a) Jodhpur
(b) Ahmedabad
(c) New Delhi
(d) Hyderabad

Question: Which Union Ministry has launched the ‘Amrit Mahotsav Shri Shakti Challenge 2021’?
(a) Ministry of Finance
(b)Ministry of Electronics and IT
(c) Ministry of Women and Child Development
(d) Ministry of Tribal Affairs

Question: Which aircraft of Indian Air Force lifted ambassador and staff from the embassy in Kabul?
(a) C-17 Globemaster
(b) E-27 Globemaster
(c) F-18 Globemaster
(d) L-18 Globemaster

Question: ‘Rag Rag Mein Ganga’, recently in the news, is:
(a) A TV series
(b) An NGO
(c) A government scheme to clean Ganga
(d) Plastic free Ganga campaign

Question: President Ram Nath Kovind has called upon the countrymen to imbibe the motto of what as a mantra for the development of the nation?
(a)  Apna Jeevan Desho Ko Daan
(b) Har Kaam Desh Ke Naam
(c) Haath Badhayen Subko Saath Layen
(d) Mera kaam Bharat ke Naam

Question: Which country’s Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin has stepped down ?
(a) Indonesia
(b) Malaysia
(c) Oman
(d) Qatar

Question: In which state did the all parties come together to form an all-party government?
(a) Mizoram
(b) Meghalaya
(c) Nagaland
(d) Arunachal Pradesh

Question: Which country declared a water shortage for the Colorado river basin due to a historic drought?
(a) Canada
(b) South Africa
(c) Egypt
(d) USA

Question: In which state, the death of Cherishterfield Thangkhiew in a police operation led to a violence in August 2021?
(a) Nagaland
(b) Meghalaya
(c) Mizoram
(d) Manipur

Question: Plant species Impatiens achudanandanii and I.shailajae, named after Kerala’s former CM and Health Minister, belong to:
(a)  Balsam family
(b) Orchid family
(c) Arelia family
(d) Amaryllis family

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Question: Which of the following statements is/are correct about ‘PM Gati Shakti Master Plan’?
1. It was announced by the President on the eve of India’s 75th Independence Day.
2. It is a Rs. 100 lakh-crore project.
3. It is an ‘Agriculture holistic development’ project.
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: Gerd Müller, who died recently, was:
(a) A legendary hockey player
(b) A legendary tennis player
(c) A legendary rugby player
(d) A legendary football player

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Question: In which state a new snake species named ‘Rhabdophis bindi’ has been discovered?
(a) Assam
(b) West Bengal
(c) Odisha
(d) Arunachal Pradesh    

Question: Which state/UT’s Chief Minister has given his nod for the roll-out of the ‘Deshbhakti Curriculum’?
(a) Delhi
(b) Uttar Pradesh
(c) Madhya Pradesh
(d) Uttarakhand

Question: In which country, more than 1400 people were killed when a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck?
(a) Bahamas
(b) Belize
(c) Haiti
(d) Cuba  

Question: In August 2021, Lionel Messi  signed two-year contract with:
(a) Troyes
(b) Brest
(c) PSG
(d) Lille

Question: In which country, a well-preserved 28,000 year old lion cub named “Sparta” was found?
(a) Norway
(b) Sweden
(c) Iceland
(d) Russia

Question: With reference to the Vande Bharat Express, consider the following statements:
1. The Prime Minister announced 100 new Vande Bharat Express trains on August 15, 2021.
2. The first Vande Bharat Express operates between Varanasi and New Delhi.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question: In August 2021, which state government has for the first time presented a separate budget for agriculture?
(a) Kerala
(b) West Bengal
(c) Tamil Nadu
(d) Andhra Pradesh

Question: Which state has decided to tag endangered greater adjutant storks, locally known as ‘Garuda’?
(a) Bihar
(b) West Bengal
(c) Odisha
(d) Haryana

Question: Which state has decided to grant an extra week’s leave to its employees every year to spend time with their elderly parents?
(a) Tamil Nadu
(b) Assam
(c) Tripura
(d) Odisha

Question: Which state government has announced 13 special Amrith programmes?
(a) Tamil Nadu
(b) Kerala
(c) Karnataka
(d) Telangana

Question: Consider the following statements:
1. Nearly 6,800 people lost their lives in the country over the past three years due to hydro-meteorological calamities.
2. Odisha has recorded the highest deaths among all States over the past three years due to hydro-meteorological calamities.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question: Which state’s Transport Department on August 15, 2021 launched a mobile museum on the freedom struggle and the partition?
(a) West Bengal
(b) Punjab
(c) Uttar Pradesh
(d) Gujarat

Question: The Prime Minister has announced a new target of making India an ‘Energy Independent’ nation by:
(a) 2030
(b) 2045
(c) 2047
(d) 2050

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Question: With reference to the new Ramsar wetland sites, which pair is not correctly matched?
(a)  Thol Lake Wildlife Sanctuary-Gujarat
(b) Sultanpur National Park-Uttar Pradesh
(c) Bhindawas Wildlife Sanctuary-Haryana
(d) Wadhvana Wetland-Gujarat

Question: With reference to the discovery of water molecules on the surface of the moon, consider the following statements:
1. Chandrayaan-2 orbiter’s Peregrine Ion-Trap Mass Spectrometer (PITMS) has discovered water molecules on the surface of the moon.
2. Chandrayaan-2 has discovered water molecules on the surface of the moon between 29 degrees north and 62 degrees north latitude.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Question: Which of the following statements is/are correct about the TAPAS initiative?
1. It has been launched by the Ministry of Education.
2. It aims to provide access to lectures by subject experts, study material and more.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question: With reference to the SEACAT 2021, consider the following statements:
1. It was a U.S. Navy-led maritime exercise in which the Indian Navy also participated.
2. The exercise was held in Australia.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question: Which state government has announced a policy to set up residential schools of excellence on public private partnership (PPP) mode?
(a) Tamil Nadu
(b) Gujarat
(c) Maharashtra
(d) Andhra Pradesh

Question: With reference to the Plastic Waste Management Amendment Rules, 2021, consider the following statements:
1. It prohibits identified single use plastic items which have low utility and high littering potential.
2. It has also banned plastic packaging wastes.  
3. The Guidelines for Extended Producer Responsibility have been given legal force through Plastic Waste Management Amendment Rules, 2021.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: Thomas Dennerby has been appointed as the head coach of the:
(a) Women’s national football team
(b) Women’s national hockey team
(c) Women’s national archery team
(d) Women’s national cricket team

Question: Who received the inaugural ‘Prof CR Rao Centenary Gold Medal’?
(a) K Sivan and  C Rangarajan
(b) M Swaminathan and K. Kasturirangan
(c) C Rangarajan and Jagdish Bhagwati
(d) Jagdish Bhagwati and K. Kasturirangan

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Question: Which country organised the IBSA Tourism Ministers’ virtual meeting in  August 2021?
(a) India
(b) Brazil
(c) South Africa
(d) Australia

Question: The ‘Operation Blue Freedom’ is related to:
(a) An expedition to Siachen Glacier
(b) An expedition to the Antarctica
(c) An expedition to the North Sea
(d) An expedition to the deep ocean

Question: The Scheme for Rebate of State and Central Taxes and levies (RoSCTL), recently extended till 2024, is for:
(a) Organic product exporters
(b) GI product exporters
(c) Tribal product exporters
(d) Garment exporters

Question: What is the name of India’s first Cattle Genomic Chip for the conservation of pure varieties of indigenous cattle breed?
(a) IndiRatna
(b) IndiGau
(c) IndiDhenu
(d) IndiKalpa

Question: Which of the following statements is/are correct about ‘Son Chiraiya’ brand and logo?
1. It has been launched by the Ministry of Women and Child Development.  
2. It has been launched for marketing of urban Self-Help Group (SHG) products.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question: Which option is not correct about the Vehicle Scrappage Policy?
(a) Commercial vehicles over 15 years old will be marked for scrapping  if they fail an automated fitness test.
(b) Personal vehicles over 20 years old  will be marked for scrapping  if they fail an automated fitness test.
(c) Mandatory testing of heavy commercial vehicles will start in April 2023.
(d) If a vehicle fails an automated fitness test, the owner must scrap his vehicle.

Question: Which day will be observed as Partition Horrors Remembrance Day?
(a) 3rd August
(b) 10th August
(c) 14th August
(d) 15th August

Question: Which country has hired an Indian startup to develop a ‘parametric insurance’ model for mitigating weather risks?
(a) Japan
(b) Fiji
(c) Philippines
(c) Indonesia

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Question: With reference to the GM soyameal, consider the following statements:
1. The Union government has allowed poultry breeders to import GM soyameal.
2. GM soyameal doesn’t contain any living modified organism.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question: With reference to a recent report by the Government of India, consider the following statements:
1. India stands at 6th position in the world in terms of installed renewable energy capacity.
2. India stands at 2nd in solar in terms of  installed capacity.
3. India stands at 4th in wind in terms of installed capacity.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

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Question: For the first time, a consignment of dehydrated Mohua flower was exported via sea to France from:
(a) Bihar
(b) Uttar Pradesh
(c) Chhattisgarh
(d) West Bengal

Question: With whom the Prime Minister interacted during ‘Atmanirbhar Narishakti se Samvad’?
(a) Women MPs and MLAs
(b) Women doctors across India
(c) Women SHG members
(d) Women panchayat representatives

Question: Which report has been termed as  a “code red for humanity” by the U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres?
(a) WHO report on Covid-19 origin
(b) WHO report on Zoonotic disease
(c) IPCC climate change report
(d) IPBES report on biodiversity loss

Question: Which of the following has released the Handbook for Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Implementation?
(a) NITI Aayog
(b) NHAI
(c) NTPC
(d) Ministry of Commerce and Industry

Question: For the first time the MoEFCC  is converging:
(a) Lion and Elephant population estimation in 2022
(b) Lion and tiger population estimation in 2022
(c) Elephant and tiger population estimation in 2022
(d) Leopard and tiger population estimation in 2022

Question: with reference to the GSLV-F10, consider the following statements:
1. It failed to place EOS-03 earth observation satellite in the orbit.
2. It failed because cryogenic second stage ignition did not happen due to technical anomaly.
3. GSLV-F10 was ISRO’s eighth flight with indigenous cryogenic engine.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: In August 202, Pakistan  test-fired a nuclear-capable surface-to-surface ballistic missile, named:
(a) Ghori
(b) Babur
(c) Ghaznavi
(d) Lodi

Question: Which country’s army has scrapped the  practice of virginity tests for women cadets?
(a) Malaysia
(b) Indonesia
(c) Sri Lanka
(d) Cambodia

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Question: With reference to the Secondary Loan Market Association (SLMA), consider the following statements:
1. Ten private banks have come together to set up  SLMA.
2. SLMA is a self-regulatory body.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question: With reference to the Quality of Life for Elderly Index, consider the following statements:
1. It was released by the NITI Aayog.
2. Rajasthan is the top-scoring region in Aged states.
3. Haryana is the top-scoring region in  Relatively Aged States.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

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Question: Which has become the first national park in India to have been equipped with satellite phones?
(a) Kaziranga  national Park
(b) Ranthambore National Park
(c) Sunderban National Park
(d) Dachigam National Park

Question: Which board has signed an agreement with the International Baccalaureate (IB) to adopt global practices in the field of curriculum?
(a) Tamil Nadu State Board
(b) Delhi Board of School Education
(c) Board of Secondary Education, Telangana
(d) Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary

Question: Which has become the first state to recognise Community Forest Resource Rights in an urban area?
(a) Jharkhand
(b) Odisha
(c) Chhattisgarh
(d) West Bengal

Question: In which district, 1100 tribal women created Rakhis for Raksha Bandhan with seeds of indigenous trees under the Vrushka Bandhan Project?
(a) Koderma, Jharkhand
(b) Kandhamal, Odisha
(c) Aurangabad, Maharashtra
(d) Bastar, Chhattisgarh

Question: Which state has announced a new award called Rajiv Gandhi Award for Excellence in Information Technology (IT)?
(a) Punjab
(b)  Maharashtra
(c) Chhattisgarh
(d) Rajasthan

Question: Which has become the first ‘Water Plus’ city in India?
(a)  Indore
(b) Wayanad
(c) Haridwar
(d) Shillong

Question: According to the Fourth Advance Estimate of production of major agricultural crops for 2020-21, what were the total food grains production?
(a) 304.65 million tonnes
(b) 308.65 million tonnes
(c) 317.65 million tonnes
(d) 321.65 million tonnes

Question: In which country’s forested Kabylie region, more than 50 civilians were killed in wildfires?
(a) Greece
(b) Brazil
(c) Nigeria
(d) Algeria

Question: The statue of Rana Punja Bhil, recently in the news, is located in:
(a) Udaipur district, Rajasthan
(b) Raigarh district, Maharashtra
(c) Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan
(d) Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh

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Question: With reference to Marburg virus, consider the following statements:

1. West Africa’s first case of  Marburg virus was confirmed in Guinea in August 2021.
2. It is an extremely contagious and deadly virus.
3. The natural host of the virus is the vervet monkey.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: Which Union Ministry is implementing the scheme of ‘Capacity Building for Service Providers’ (CBSP)?
(a) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
(b) Ministry of Tourism
(c) Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
(d) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.

Question: In August 2021, MNRE in association with UNIDO and GEF has launched the loan interest subvention scheme for:
(a) Biomethanation projects
(b) Solar panel manufacturing projects
(c) Fly ash management projects
(d) Medical waste disposal projects

Question: With reference to the “Doodh Duronto” special trains, consider the following statements:

1. It was introduced on 26th March, 2020.
2. These special trains were operated by South Central Railway.
3. These special trains transport  Milk from Renigunta to New Delhi.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: With reference to the World Biofuel Day 2021, consider the following statements:

1. August 10 is observed as World Biofuel Day in honour of Sir Rudolf Diesel.
2. Oil and Gas companies in India celebrated World Biofuel Day 2021 with the theme ‘Biofuels for Sustainability and Rural Income”.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Question: Which state government has banned presentation of garlands, bouquets, shawls, and fruits in official programmes?
(a) Tamil Nadu
(b) Karnataka
(c) Andhra Pradesh
(d) Kerala

Question: What is the new name of the ‘Kakori train conspiracy’?
(a) Kakori Train Bravery
(b) Kakori Heroic Incident
(c) Kakori Train Action
(d) Kakori Train Satyagrah

Question: With reference to the Al-Mohed Al-Hindi 2021, consider the following statements:

1. It was an exercise between India and Oman.
2. INS Kochi participated  in this exercise.
3. It was held off the coast of Goa.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: The Supreme Court has directed that political parties must publish the criminal antecedents of their candidates:  
(a) within 48 hours of their selection
(b) within five days of their selection
(c) within 10 days of their selection
(d) within 20 days of their selection

Question: With reference to the Global Youth Development Index 2021, consider the following statements:

1.  India is ranked 138th on the Global Youth Development Index.
2. It was released by the Commonwealth Secretariat in London.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question: Which has become India’s first cryptocurrency unicorn?
(a) CoinDCX
(b) Eruditus
(c) BlackBuck
(d) OfBusiness

Question: Who is the author of the book titled ” How the Earth Got Its Beauty”?
(a)  Sunita Narain
(b) Maneka Gandhi
(c) Sumaira Abdulali
(d) Sudha Murthy

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Question: With reference to the UNSC maritime security conference held in August 2021, consider the following statements:

1. Shri Narendra Modi became the first Indian prime minister to preside over a UN Security Council Open Debate.
2. Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested the creation of a maritime security body in the United Nations Security Council.
3. US President Joe Biden also participated in the conference.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: With reference to the National Edible Oil Mission­ Oil Palm (NMEO­OP), consider the following statements:

1. The Centre will spend Rs 11,000 crore on this new mission to ensure self-sufficiency in edible oil production.
2. The financial outlay for the National Mission on Edible Oil-Oil Palm (NMEO-OP) will be over a five-year period.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Question: With reference to the IPCC report 2021, consider the following statements:

1. The 1.5 degrees Celsius temperature goal of the Paris Agreement would likely be breached around 2030.
2. Between 2010 and 2019 the Earth was warmer by 1.29°C above the pre-industrial average temperature measured from1850-1900.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question: Which Union Ministry is implementing the ” Seekho Aur Kamao” scheme?
(a) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
(b) Ministry of Labour and Employment
(c) Ministry of Woman and Child Development
(d) Ministry of Minority Affairs

Question: As per the Limited Liability Partnership (Amendment) Bill, 2021, which corporate business will be treated as a small LLP?
(a) Rs. 5 crores partner’s contribution and  Rs. 50 crores turnover will be treated as a small LLP.
(b) Rs. 50 lakh partner’s contribution and  Rs. 5 crores turnover will be treated as a small LLP
(c) Rs. 1 crore partner’s contribution and  Rs. 10 crores turnover will be treated as a small LLP
(d) Rs. 2 crore partner’s contribution and  Rs. 20 crores turnover will be treated as a small LLP

Question: Which day will be celebrated as National Javelin Day in India?
(a) 5 August
(b) 6 August
(c) 7 August
(d) 8 August

Question: What is theme of the first India Internet Governance Forum?
(a) Internet Access for Inclusive Development
(b) Inclusive Internet for Digital India
(c) Universal access to Internet to narrow digital divide
(d) Internet and Right to Privacy

Question: With reference to the World Lion Day 2021, consider the following statements:

1. It was celebrated on August 8.
2. The theme of World Lion Day- 2021 was ‘Slow Elimination of the Asiatic lion’.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question: When was the National traders’ day celebrated?
(a) 6 August 2021
(b) 9 August 2021
(c) 24 July 2021
(d) 16 July 2021

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Question: Which option is not correct about the Ujjwala 2.0?
(a) It was launched on  10th August, 2021 at Mahoba.  
(b) It aims to give two crore additional PMUY connections
(c) It aims to provide deposit-free LPG connections to low-income families.
(d) Migrants will not be required to submit ration cards or address proof to get LPG connection.

Question: Which three countries have agreed to work on “four pillars” of security cooperation?
(a) India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka
(b) India, Myanmar and Bangladesh
(c) India, Sri Lanka and Maldives
(d) India, Bangladesh and Maldives

Question: Which state/UT has removed inner line permit (ILP) restrictions?
(a) Nagaland
(b) Manipur
(c) Jammu and Kashmir
(d) Ladakh

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Question: With reference to the Tokyo Olympic Games 2020, consider the following statements:

1. It was the 32nd Summer Olympic Games.
2. Neeraj Chopra led the Indian contingent out during the parade of athletes at the closing ceremony.
3. The theme of the closing ceremony was “Worlds We Share”.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: With reference to the Tokyo Olympic Games 2020, consider the following statements:

1. China topped the  medal table.
2. India was placed 48th in the medal  table.
3. United States won the highest number of medals.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: With reference to the Tokyo Olympic Games 2020, consider the following statements:

1. India won seven medals — one gold, two silvers and four bronzes.
2. India won the highest number of medals in the Summer Olympic Games so far.
3. India won the second individual gold at the Summer Olympic Games so far.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: Who didn’t win any medal in the Tokyo Olympic Games 2020?
(a) Ravi Dahiya
(b) Lovlina Borgohain
(c) Deepak Punia
(d) Bajrang Punia

Question: With reference to the ‘Ujjwal Abahan’ project consider the following statements:

1. It is an ONGC-supported non-renewable project.
2. The project was launched for Assam.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question: With reference to the Tangi-Digha coastal highway project, consider the following statements:

1. The project would connect West Bengal’s Tangi with Odisha’s Digha.
2. The coastal highway would cross 11 rivers.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question: Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) will set up its first unit in north India in:
(a) Jodhpur
(b) Moradabad
(c) Jhansi
(d) Bhopal

Question: In August 2021, which paramilitary force commissioned its first two women officers in combat?
(a) Central Reserve Police Force
(b) National Security Guard
(c) Indo-Tibetan Border Police
(d) Border Security Force

Question: Which country’s island of Evia was in the news due to wildfires?
(a) USA
(b) Brazil
(c) Greece
(d) Australia

Question: Who has been appointed as the Vice-President of Iran by the President Ebrahim Raisi?
(a) Mohammad Mokhber
(b) Ali Larijani
(c) Eshaq Jahangiri
(d) Mohammad Javad Zarif

Question: Recently, a bat dubbed the “Olympian bat” covered  a distance of more than 2,000 km between:
(a) Atlanta to London
(b) London to Pskov
(c) Atlanta to Pskov

Question: With reference to the IPCC report on climate change, consider the following statements:

1. The sixth assessment report was released in August 2021.
2. The first assessment report was released in 1990.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Question: The ———- anniversary of the ‘Quit India Movement’ was inaugurated at National Archives of India in New Delhi on 8th August.  
(a) 77th
(b) 78th
(c) 79th
(d) 80th

Question: The Constitution (127th Amendment) Bill, 2021 is related to:
(a) Special powers to Ladakh
(b) OBC listing by states
(c) Women reservation in local bodies
(d) Mineral royalty

Question: Where will be the International Army Games held in 2021?
(a) Sweden
(b) China
(c) Germany
(d) Russia

Question: What were India’s defence exports in 2020-21?
(a) Rs 2,059.18 crore
(b) Rs 9,115.55 crore
(c) Rs 10,7465.77 crore
(d) Rs 8,434.84 crore

Question: Who has become the third highest wicket-takers in the Test cricket?
(a) Stuart Broad
(b) Jasprit Bumrah
(c) James Anderson
(d) Mitchell Starc

Question: Which of the following statements is/are correct about ‘Zayed Talwar 2021’?

1. It was a bilateral exercise between Indian Navy and Saudi Arabia Navy.
2. It was held off the coast of Goa.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question: In which state the Karkkidaka Vavu bali sacrificial ritual was performed in August 2021?
(a) Andhra Pradesh
(b) Tamil Nadu
(c) Telangana
(d) Kerala

Question: Which state’s chief minister launched eNagar mobile application in August 2021?
(a) Uttar Pradesh
(b) Gujarat
(c) Bihar
(d) Madhya Pradesh

Question: Which has become the first state in the country to issue an order to implement the new Education policy?
(a) Karnataka
(b) Assam
(c) Madhya Pradesh
(d) Goa

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Question: Which of the following statements is/are correct about Abanindranath Tagore?

1. Year-long celebrations to mark 100 years of him kicked off in August 2021.
2. He was a brother of Rabindranath Tagore.
3. He was the creator of the iconic ‘Bharat Mata’ painting.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: Which manufacturer is building the first warship of the Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASWSWC) project?
(a) Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited
(b) Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers
(c) Hindustan Shipyard Limited
(d) Cochin Shipyard Limited

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Question: Consider the following statements:

1. Smt. Mamata Sharma gets a three year extension as Chairperson of the National Commission for Women starting from August 7, 2021.
2. A term for the Chairperson of the National Commission for Women is three years or till the age of 62 years.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question: Which organization has issued a tender for the procurement of 100,000 electric three-wheelers?
(a) Convergence Energy Services Limited
(b) National Highway Authority of India
(c) NITI Aayog
(d) National Thermal Power Corporation

Question: Where was the first National Heart Failure Biobank (NHFB) in the country inaugurated?
(a) Chandigarh
(b) Chennai
(c) Thiruvananthapuram
(d) Hyderabad

Question: The Pensilungpa Glacier is retreating due to increase in temperature Where is the Pensilungpa Glacier located?
(a) Markha Valley
(b) Nubra Valley
(c) Kullu Valley
(d) Zanskar Valley

Question: Which country’s sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya fled from Tokyo, dodging her country’s officials?
(a) Russia
(b) Ukraine
(c) Serbia
(d) Belarus

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Question: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has listed four factors to boost exports. Which one is not included among those four factors?
(a) Increasing manufacturing manifold
(b) Removing logistical problems
(c) Providing exports subsidies
(d) Coordination between exporters and government

Question: What is India’s place in the global coronavirus innovation rankings for countries by StartupBlink?
(a) 10th
(b) 23rd
(c) 32nd
(d) 47th

Question: Which Union Ministry has launched the Open Acreage Licensing programme (OALP) bid round­ VI?
(a) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
(b) Ministry of Rural Development
(c) Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
(d) Ministry of Coal

Question: Which company signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) for India’s first round-the-clock renewable energy project?
(a) ReNew Power
(b) NTPC
(c) Power Grid Corporation of India
(d) Adani Gas

Question: Which institute’s Team Averera won the first Shell Eco-marathon Virtual League 2021?
(a) IIT Ropar
(b) IIT Roorkee
(c) IIT Guwahati
(d) IIT BHU

Question: Which country hosted the G20 Digital Ministers’ Meeting in August 2021?
(a) France
(b) Italy
(c) China
(d) India

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Question: With reference to the PM-DAKSH Portal, consider the following statements:

1. It was launched by the Ministry of Textiles.
2. This portal makes the skill development schemes accessible to the target groups of Backward Classes, Scheduled Castes, and Safai Karamcharis.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Question: Where are the three Handloom Craft Villages being set up by the Ministry of Textile?

1. Kovalam, Kerala
2. Mohapara, Assam
3. Kanihama, Jammu-Kashmir
4. Dariyapur, West Bengal

Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2, 2 and 4
(c) 1, 3 and 4
(d) 1, 2 and 4

Question: The Union Cabinet in August 2021, approved the continuation of how many Fast Track Special Courts?
(a) 1023
(b) 1032
(c) 1234
(d) 1243

Question: With reference to the Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill 2021, consider the following statements:

1. The Bill proposes to amend the Income ­tax Act, 1961 and the Finance Act, 2012.
2. The bill intends to nullify the relevant retrospective tax clauses that were introduced in 2014.

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question: Who represented India at the inauguration of Iran’s president Ebrahim Raisi?
(a) Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu
(b) Shri Rajnath Singh
(c) Shri S. Jaishankar
(d) Smt. Meenakshi Lekhi

Question: In which country a mob attacked the Ganesha temple at Bhong city, damaging idols and burning down parts of it?
(a) Sri Lanka
(b) Bangladesh
(c) Pakistan
(d) Afghanistan

Question: Which country has denied a report that it has allowed India to build a military base on the remote island of Agalega?
(a) Maldives
(b) Seychelles
(c) Mauritius
(d) Madagascar

Question: Who has taken charge as a managing director of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC)?
(a) Ramesh Som
(b) Mini Ipe
(c) Shilpi Sharan
(d) Namrata Chhibber

Question: Who is the first woman to be appointed as the director of the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI)?
(a) Aruna Bhansali
(b) Dhriti Banerjee
(c) Nimisha Suresh
(d) Sulekha Gopalan

Question: With which organization has India signed a $250 million loan agreement for the Second Phase of Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP Phase II)?
(a) IMF
(b) World Bank
(c) ADB
(d) New Development Bank

Question: What is the name of the Central University approved in the Union Territory of Ladakh?
(a) Zanskar Central University
(b) Hemis Central University
(c) Kushok Bakula Rinpoche Central University
(d) Sindhu Central University

Question: Which of the following statements is/are correct about Neeraj Chopra?

1. He won a gold medal in the men’s javelin throw in the Tokyo Olympic 2020.
2. He is the first-ever Indian athlete to win a gold medal in athletics at the Olympics.
3. A throw of 87.58m in the first attempt earned Chopra the gold medal for India at Tokyo 2020 Olympic.

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

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Question: What was India’s trade deficit with China in 2020-21?
(a) 53.57 billion US Dollars
(b) 44.02 billion US Dollars
(c) 58.12 billion US Dollars
(d) 74.34 billion US Dollars

Question: What is the new name of the Khel Ratna Award?
(a) Bharat Khel Ratna Award
(b) Neeraj Chopra Khel Ratna Award
(c) Milkha Singh Khel Ratna Award
(d) Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award

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Question: Under which rule of the Rajya Sabha, a House member can request the Chairman to suspend issues listed out for discussion on a particular day in order to deliberate a separate issue?
(a) Rule 137
(b) Rule 167
(c) Rule 237
(d) Rule 267

Question: Which of the following statements is/are correct about the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM)?

1. The body has a full time chairperson.
2. The body has a range of members consisting of both representatives from several Ministries as well as independent experts.
3. The new organisation would be a ‘permanent’ body to address pollution across India.

(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

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Question: Which option is not correct with reference to the Supreme Court’s recent decision on Governor’s power?
(a) Governor of a State can pardon prisoners even before they have served a minimum 14 years of prison sentence.
(b) Governor of a State can not pardon death row inmates till they have served a minimum 14 years of prison sentence.
(c) Governor’s power to pardon overrides a provision in the Code of Criminal Procedure — Section 433A.
(d) The sovereign power of a Governor to pardon a prisoner is actually exercised by the State government and not the Governor on his own.

Question: The AICTE has permitted B. Tech programmes in:
(a) 5 native languages
(b) 7 native languages
(c) 9 native languages
(d) 11 native languages

Question: With reference to the Essential Defence Services Bill, 2021, consider the following statements:

1. It allows the central government to prohibit strikes, lock-outs, and lay-offs in units engaged in essential defence services.
2. It amends the Industrial Disputes Act, 1967 to include essential defence services under public utility services.

Which of the options given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question: The Border Roads Organisation has constructed the world’s highest motorable road at:
(a) Khardung-la
(b) Kanglajal la
(c) Umling La
(d) Baralacha la

Question: In which boxing category Lovlina Borgohain won a bronze medal in the Tokyo Olympics?
(a) 49kg
(b) 57kg
(c) 69kg
(d) 65kg

Question: A new species of which animal has been named as ‘Minervarya Pentali’ after former DU Vice-Chancellor Deepak Pental?
(a) Fish
(b) Frog
(c) Lizard
(d) Spider

Question: Which state’s Abor tribe has been removed from the list of identified Scheduled Tribes in that state?
(a) Arunachal Pradesh
(b) Nagaland
(c) Manipur
(d) Mizoram

Question: Which of the following statements is/are correct about the Samagra Shiksha scheme?

1. It has been extended till March 2026.
2. It is an integrated scheme for only government schools.
3. It involves a 75:25 split in funding between the Centre and most States.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: Consider the following statements:

1. Indian men’s hockey team won the bronze medal in Tokyo Olympics 2020 after 41 years.
2. Indian men’s hockey team won the bronze medal in Tokyo Olympics 2020 defeating Great Britain.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question: In which category, wrestler Ravi Kumar Dahiya won silver medal in Tokyo Olympics 2020?
(a) 49kg
(b) 57kg
(c) 69kg
(d) 65kg

Question: The 2nd Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) International Conference on Range Technology (ICORT-2021) was organised by:
(a) DIHAR Ladakh
(b) Integrated Test Range (ITR) Chandipur
(c) Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR
(d) Indian Institute of Science – Bengaluru

Question: OCTAVE is a festival of the:
(a) North East India
(b) Western India
(c) South India
(d) North India

Question: In which state/UT a month-long campaign- ‘Pani Maah’ (Water Month) was launched in August 2021?
(a) Rajasthan
(b) UT of Ladakh
(c) Goa
(d) Punjab

Question: The Pahchan initiative, recently in the news, is an initiative by:
(a) The Ministry of Home Affairs
(b) The Ministry of Culture
(c) The Ministry of Minority Affairs
(d) The Ministry of Textiles

Question: Which has become the first Major Port to launch e-cars?
(a) Deendayal Port Trust
(b) Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Trust
(c) Chennai Port Trust
(d) VO Chidambaranar Port Trust

Question: The Indian Institute of Space science and Technology has signed a MoU with which country’s Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)?
(a) Sweden
(b) Norway
(c) Netherlands
(d) USA

Question: With reference to the INDRA 2021, consider the following statements:

1. It was held in Bay of Bengal in August 2021.
2. It was an exercise between Indian and Russian Armies.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question: Which state has launched the first-of-its-kind earthquake early warning mobile application, named ‘Bhookamp Alert’?
(a) Uttar Pradesh
(b) Bihar
(c) Assam
(d) Uttarakhand

Question: According to new rules, banks are not allowed to open current accounts where their exposure is:
(a) less than 10% of the borrower’s total exposure to the banking system
(b) less than 5% of the borrower’s total exposure to the banking system
(c) less than 15% of the borrower’s total exposure to the banking system
(d) less than 20% of the borrower’s total exposure to the banking system

Question: In August 2021, which country has banned sunscreens containing chemicals that damage coral from all of its marine national parks?
(a) Australia
(b) Indonesia
(c) Thailand
(c) Cambodia

Question: Which of the following statements is/are correct about Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI)?

1. Canada has recently joined this initiative.
2. The CDRI was launched by India in September 2019.
3. Only national governments can join the CDRI.

(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: Which organisation has announced to set up an Atmanirbhar Bharat corner in 100 Indian Missions/ Embassies across the world?
(a) NITI Aayog
(b) TRIFED
(c) Khadi and Village Industries Commission
(d) Agricultural & Processed Food Products Export Development Authority

Question: Smart Anganwadi Project is an initiative of:
(a) Government of Kerala
(b) Government of Tamil Nadu
(c) Government of Andhra Pradesh
(d) Government of Karnataka

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Question: Consider the following statements:

1. A consignment of dragon fruit exported to London was sourced from farmers of Kutch region, Gujarat.
2. A consignment of dragon fruit exported to Bahrain was sourced from the farmers of West Midnapore.
3. A consignment of ‘dragon fruit’ that was sourced from the farmers of Sangli, Maharashtra was exported to Dubai.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: As per the recent data by the Government of India, consider the following statements:

1. India’s nuclear power capacity is expected to reach 22,480 MegaWatts by 2031.
2. The share of nuclear power in the total electricity generation in the country is about 3.1 per cent in 2020-21.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Question: India has joined the community of which Language countries as associate observer in July 2021?
(a) Finish language
(b) Spanish language
(c) French language
(d) Portuguese language

Question: With reference to IAC Vikrant, consider the following statements:

1. It has been indigenously built by Cochin Shipyard for the Indian Navy.
2. It is the first time in the country that a ship of the size of an Aircraft Carrier is completely modeled in 3D.
3. ‘Vikrant’ has a top speed of around 38 knots and cruising speed of 25 knots with an endurance of about 7,500 nautical miles.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: The ‘Sabki Yojna Sabka Vikas’ campaign is related to:
(a) Gram Panchayat Development Plan
(b) Mahatma Gandhi NREGA
(c) Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana
(d) Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan

Question: The Govt. Of Uttar Pradesh has sent a proposal for renaming “Jhansi Railway Station” as:
(a) Rani Laxmibai Railway Station
(b) Veerangana Laxmibai Railway Station
(c) Manikarnika Laxmibai Railway Station
(d) Manu Laxmibai Railway Station

Question: What has been appointed as ASEAN’s special envoy to facilitate the mediation of the dialogue process in Myanmar?
(a) Retno Marsud
(b) Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein
(c) Erywan Yusof
(d) Don Pramudwinai

Question: The Board of Governors of IMF in August 2021 approved the allocation of $650 billion in reserve funds through:
(a) US Dollar
(b) Euro
(c) SDR
(d) All the above

Question: In which country the oldest known example of applied geometry clay tablet Known as Si.427 has been discovered?
(a) Egypt
(b) Iraq
(c) Australia
(d) Kenya

Question: Which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. Payments banks can carry out the activities of investment bankers.
2. Payments banks are permitted to act as self­-certified syndicate banks.

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question: Which are Self-Certified Syndicate Banks?

1. The banks which are certified with SEBI.
2. The banks which offer services in relation to Start-Ups.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question: Which country became the 5th country to sign International Solar Alliance after amendments to it entered into force?
(a) Brazil
(b) Canada
(c) Australia
(d) Germany

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Question: Which of the following statements is/are correct about ” Safoam”?

1. It was formed in August 2021.
2. It aims to provide the soil health services to unprivileged farmers in the South Asia.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question: With reference to the ‘Agency Bank’ , consider the following statements:

1. IndusInd Bank has been empanelled by the SEBI to act as an ‘Agency Bank’.
2. An ‘Agency Bank’ carries out the government transactions.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question: In which country the world’s largest star sapphire cluster has been found?
(a) UAE
(b) Sri Lanka
(c) Australia
(d) South Africa

Question: Steven Weinberg, who died recently, has won a Nobel prize for his work:
(a) in the field of quantum electronics
(b) on nuclear shell structure
(c) for his invention of the holographic method
(d) uniting two of nature’s fundamental forces

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Question: Facebook has created an executive team to work on metaverse. Which of the following statements define the term ‘metaverse’?

1. It refers to a convergence of physical, augmented, and virtual reality in a shared online space.
2. It is a concept that involves creating digital worlds that multiple people can inhabit at the same time.

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question: Which tribe has been shifted to protect their tribal settlement at Strait Island from the spread of Coronavirus?
(a) Onge
(b) Jarawa
(c) Great Andamanese
(d) Sentinelese

Question: American gymnast Simone Biles withdrew from several Olympic events after experiencing a case of “the twisties”. What is “the twisties”?
(a) Inability to control emotions
(b) Losing control over body
(c) A condition of mental tiredness
(d) Forgetting past events

Question: Consider the following statements about the 100th year of the Madras Legislative Council?

1. Vice President Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu was the chief guest at the commemoration of the 100th year of the Madras Legislative Council.
2. A portrait of C. N. Annadurai was unveiled in the premises of the Legislative Assembly of Tamil Nadu on the occasion.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question: Which institute has launched the country’s first consortium for Virtual Reality called ‘Consortium for VR/AR/MR Engineering Mission in India’ (CAVE)?
(a) IIT Madras
(b) IIT Delhi
(c) IIT Bombay
(d) IIT Kanpur

Question: Which state accounted for half the rescued children in 2020-21?
(a) Uttar Pradesh
(b) Madhya Pradesh
(c) West Bengal
(d) Odisha .

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Question: The Crew Space Transportation-100 (CST-100) has been proposed by:
(a) Space X
(b) Blue Origin
(c) Boeing
(d) Virgin Galactic

Question: Which bank has launched a new security feature-‘SIM Binding’ for its YONO app?
(a) Bank of Baroda
(b) Canara Bank
(c) HDFC Bank
(d) State Bank of India

Question: Which company has topped the Fortune Global 500 list 2021?
(a) Amazon
(b) Apple
(c) CVS Health
(d) Walmart

Question: Which of the following statements are correct about the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2021?

1. The Bill amends the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
2. The Bill introduces an alternate insolvency resolution process for MSMEs.
3. Application for initiating pre-packaged insolvency resolution process may be filed in the event of a default of at least one lakh rupees.

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1. 2 and 3

Question: Which is the first Indian Navy ship to call at the heritage coastal port of Gopalpur in Odisha?
(a) INS Khanjar
(b) INS Talwar
(c) INS Trikand
(d) INS Tabar

Question: What is theme song for Tokyo Paralympics?
(a) Hum Taiyar Hain
(b) Hum Jeetenge
(c) Kar De Kamaal Tu
(d) Hum Dikha Denge

Question: With reference to the Exercise Talisman Sabre 2021, consider the following statements:

1. It was a multilateral exercise in which the US, Australia and Japan also participated.
2. It was held over the Coral Sea.
3. India was represented by INS Tabar.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: Which state has received SKOCH award for its ‘Silpasathi’ scheme?
(a) Odisha
(b) West Bengal
(c) Rajasthan
(d) Assam

Question: Which country’s Nakhchivan Autonomous Region was recently in the news due to military attack?
(a) Azerbaijan
(b) Yemen
(c) Eritrea
(d) Ukraine

Question: Which has become the first city in India to achieve hundred percent vaccination of its people against covid-19?
(a) Nagpur
(b) Kochi
(c) Bhubaneswar
(d) Shillong

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Question: Which of the following statements is/are correct about “Hunger Hotspots”?

1. There are 23 global hunger hotspots in the world.
2. The report on “Hunger Hotspots” was issued by the World Economic Forum.
3. India is a global hunger hotspot.

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: Which of the following statements is/are correct about the Goa Bhumiputra Adhikarini Bill, 2021?

1. It recognises anyone living in the state for 50 years as a ‘Bhumiputra (son of the soil).’
2. Once recognised as a Bhumiputra, an individual can stake claim to ownership of their house of not more than 250 sq m.

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Question: Which Union Ministry has launched the Discovered Small Field (DSF) Bid Round-III?
(a) Ministry of Mines
(b) Ministry of Coal
(c) Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas
(d) Ministry of Communications and Information Technology

Question: The 3 lakh 3000 Crore Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme, is related to:
(a) Fertilizer subsidy
(b) Public Distribution System
(c) Vaccination
(d) Power sector

Question: Which of the following statements is/are correct about PV Sindhu?

1. PV Sindhu is the first Indian woman to win two consecutive individual Olympic medals.
2. PV Sindhu defeated Chen Yufei to win bronze medal at Tokyo Olympics.
3. PV Sindhu is the only Indian athlete to win two individual medals at the Olympic Games.

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: Which of the following options is correct about Assam and Mizoram?
(a) Assam and Mizoram share a 164.6-km volatile border.
(b) Assam and Mizoram share a 134.4-km volatile border.
(c) Assam and Mizoram share a 216.3-km volatile border.
(d) Assam and Mizoram share a 187.2-km volatile border.

Question: The Ministry of Ayush has collaborated with the U.K.’s London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) to conduct a study on:
(a) Mulethi
(b) Vajradanti
(c) Ashwagandha
(d) Agarkasth

Question: The term ‘green swan risks’ was recently mentioned in the media in the context of the affairs of:
(a) Biodiversity loss in protected areas
(b) Crop disease and food security
(c) Climate risks on financial systems
(d) Risks of higher food prices on inflation

Question: A hotline was established between the Indian Army an China’s PLA at Kongra La in:
(a) Sikkim
(b) Ladakh
(c) Arunachal Pradesh
(d) Himachal Pradesh

Question: Which country’s trade commission has voted unanimously to make a push for the “right of consumers to repair”?
(a) France
(b) Sweden
(c) USA
(d) India

Question: Which of the following statements is/are correct about the General Insurance Business (Nationalisation) Amendment Bill, 2021?

1. It amends the General Insurance Business (Nationalisation) Act, 1972.
2. It removes the mandatory provision of 51 per cent shareholding of the Central Government in some insurance companies.

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question: Which company’s’ Semglee has been approved by the USFDA as the first interchangeable biosimilar insulin product?
(a) Glenmark Pharmaceuticals
(b) Abbott India
(c) Bharat Biotech
(d) Biocon

Question: Which has released the SATNAV Policy – 2021?
(a) SEBI
(b) CSIR
(c) ISRO
(d) RBI

Question: Which became the first female swimmer to win seven medals at a single Olympic Games?
(a) Emma McKeon
(b) Jack McLoughlin
(c) Cate Campbell
(d) Kaylee McKeown

Question: By winning a gold medal in the the 100-meter race in Tokyo Olympics, who has become the “World’s Fastest Man”?
(a) F Kerley
(b) A De Grasse
(c) Lamont Jacobs
(d) Akani Simbine

Question: Who has won the Lokmanya Tilak National Award for 2021?
(a) Krishna Ella
(b) Cyrus Poonawalla
(c) Sachin Tendulkar
(d) Chanu Saikhom Mirabai

Question: Union home affairs minister Amit Shah laid the foundation of a forensic sciences institute in:
(a) Bhopal
(b) Noida
(c) Lucknow
(d) Varanasi

Question: Which of the following statements is/are correct about Coconut Development Board (Amendment) Bill, 2021?

1. It makes the post of the Chairman non-executive.
2. The amendment seeks to raise the number of members of the Board to eight from the current four.

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Question: Which of the following statements is/are correct about Kuthiran Tunnel?

1. This is the first road tunnel in Kerala.
2. The tunnel is designed through Mathikettan Shola National Park.

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question: Which of the following statements is/are correct about e-RUPI?

1. It is a QR code or SMS string-based e-Voucher.
2. It has been developed by the Reserve Bank of India.
3. It can also be used for delivering services under schemes.

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

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Question: What was the name of the summer bootcamp held by the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) in 2021?
(a) ATL Tinkerpreneur
(b) ATL Inovapreneur
(c) ATL Indopreneur
(d) ATL Telepreneur

Question: Which of the following statements is/are correct about Muslim Women Rights Day?

1. It was observed across the country on August 1, 2021.
2. The day was observed to celebrate the enactment of the law against Triple Talaq.

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question: Which of the following statements is/are correct about Eutelsat Quantum?

1. It was launched on July 30, 2021 on board an Ariane 6 rocket.
2. It is the world’s first commercial fully re-programmable satellite.
3. The 3.5-tonne Quantum model has eight communications beams.

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: Which two states signed an agreement to de-escalate the tense situation prevailing at two locations in the Dessoi Valley forest/ Tsurangkong?
(a) Assam and Mizoram
(b) Assam and Nagaland
(c) Mizoram and Nagaland
(d) Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh

Question: Who addressed at the G20 Culture Ministers’ Meeting on July 30, 2021?
(a) Meenakshi Lekhi
(b) Anurag Thakur
(c) G. Kishan Reddy
(d) Prahlad Singh Patel

Question: What is K-shaped recovery?
(a) Following a recession, economy takes more than two years to recover
(b) Following a recession, economy recovers at fast pace
(c) Following a recession, different parts of the economy recover at same rates
(d) Following a recession, different parts of the economy recover at different rates

Question: Which has achieved a rare feat by launching five vessels at one go from its building dock?
(a) Cochin Shipyard Limited
(b) Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders
(c) Hindustan Shipyard Limited
(d) Garden Reach Shipbuilders
Ans (a) (Explanation given below)

Question: Floating Border Outpost Vessels (FBOP) have been launched for:
(b) Indian Navy
(b) Indian Coast Guard
(c) Border Security Force
(d) All the above

Question: Which is the first domestic carrier of India to publish an environmental social governance (ESG) report?
(a) Air India
(b) Vistara
(c) Spicejet
(d) IndiGo

Question: Government of India has proposed the National Exit Test (NeXT) for:
(a) IIT students
(b) MBBS students
(c) IIM students
(d) LLB students

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Question: Which of the following statements is/are correct about Haldibari– Chilahati rail link?

1. The first goods train carrying stone chips to Bangladesh through the Haldibari– Chilahati rail link left from Damdim station.
2. The Haldibari-Chilahati rail link was inaugurated on 17 February 2021.
3. The Haldibari-Chilahati rail link will provide a shorter route for transit of goods into Bangladesh from Assam and West Bengal.

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: Who has been appointed by the Government of India as the Controller General of Accounts (CGA)?
(a) Shri Romesh Acharya
(b) Shri Abhishek Dutt
(c) Shri Deepak Das
(d) Shri Shiv Mohan Jha

Question: India has taken over the Presidency of the UN Security Council on:
(a) July 1, 2021
(b) August 1, 2021
(c) January 1, 2021
(d) July 20, 2021

Question: What is Biotech-PRIDE developed by the Department of Biotechnology?
(a) Pain reliever product
(b) Fortified food
(c) Guidelines
(d) Disinfectant

Question: Which of the following statements is/are correct about organic farming in India?

1. India ranked fifth in terms of certified organic area.
2. India ranked second in terms of organic farmers in the world.

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question: Which has developed a dedicated technology platform named ‘Takshashila’?
(a) CBSE
(b) NSDC
(c) IIT Delhi
(d) NITI Aayog

Question: The Archeological Survey of India has renovated a 17th century cemetery at Chinsurah, which is a:
(a) Den cemetery
(b) Dutch cemetery
(c) French cemetery
(d) English cemetery

Question: Who has been nominated as the US Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom?
(a) Rashad Hussain
(b) Shujaat Hussain
(c) Akbar Hussain
(d) Rahat Hussain

Question: In which state the ‘Krishikarna’ project has been launched?
(a) Tamil Nadu
(b) Odisha
(c) Kerala
(d) Karnataka

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