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Daily Current Affairs: 18/08/2021
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1. Recently the second phase of 'Duare Sarkar' project was launched by which state government?
- West Bengal
- The 'Duare Sarkar' project is being run for the people of the state to take the various schemes run by the government to their homes.
- West Bengal
- Capital: Kolkata
- CM: Mamata Banerjee
- Governor: Jagdeep Dhankhar
2. Where has the rare "Orchid" species been found for the first time in India recently?
- Uttarakhand
- According to the Botanical Survey of India and Uttarakhand Forest Department, India's first rare "Orchid" species has been found in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand.
- The scientific name of this species of "orchid" is 'Cephalanthera erecta var. Oblanceolate' is given.
- This type of species is mainly found in temperate parts of Europe, North America and Asia.
- Uttarakhand
- Capital: 1. Dehradun(winter) 2. Gairsain(Summer)
- Formation: 09 November 2000
- Chief Minister: Pushkar Singh Dhami
- Governor: Baby Rani Maurya
3. Recently by which state 'Dalit Bandhu' scheme has been started?
- Telangana
- Through this scheme, financial assistance of ₹ 10 lakh will be provided to the Dalit youth to promote the work of income generation.
- Telangana
- Capital: Hyderabad
- Formation: 02 June 2014
- CM: K. Chandrasekhar Rao
- Governor: Tamilisai Soundrajan
4. Which country recently celebrated its Independence Day on 17th August?
- Indonesia
- Indonesia was declared independent from the Netherlands on 17 August 1945.
- Indonesia
- Capital: Jakarta
- Currency: Indonesian Rupiah
- President: Joko Widodo
5. Recently which has become the first American bank to set up its branch in GIFT City's IFSC?
- Citibank
- Citibank has been given permission by the IFSC Authority to open a branch in India's first International Financial Service Center (IFSC).
- It will be service-oriented in India and globally.
- Gift City: Gujrat International Finance Tec-City
- IFSC: International Finance Center
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- Gujarat
- Capital: Gandhinagar
- CM: Vijay Rupani
- Governor: Acharya Devvrat
6. Recently the creator of Sudoku puzzle has passed away, what is his name?
- Maki Kazi
- The father of Sudoku puzzle 'Maki Kaji' passed away at the age of 69 due to health reasons.
- Maki Kaji is a resident of Japan.
7. Which naval exercise was recently conducted between the Navy of India and Britain?
- Konkan 2021
- Indian Naval Ship Tabar participated in the naval exercise 'Konkan 2021' held at Portsmouth, UK.
- United Kingdom
- Capital: London
- Currency: Pound Sterling
- PM: Boris Johnson
8. Recently which state has been made the sponsor of the Indian hockey team for the next 10 years?
- Odisha
- Odisha has been re-elected as the sponsor of the Indian men's and women's national hockey teams for the next 10 years.
- 'Hockey India' replaced 'Indian Hockey Federation' (1925-2008)
- Hockey India Established: 2009
- HQ: New Delhi
- President: Gyanandro Nigombam
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- Odisha
- Capital: Bhubaneswar
- CM: Naveen Patnaik
- Governor: Ganeshi Lal
9. Which portal has been launched by KVG Bank to help farmers?
- FRUITS
- With the joint effort of KVG Bank and Government of Karnataka, FRUITS portal has been launched in which land and other information of all the farmers of the state will be made available.
- KVG Bank
- Established: 12 September 2005
- HQ: Dharwad, Karnataka
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- Karnataka
- Capital: Bengaluru
- Formation: 01 November 1956
- CM: Basavaraj Bommai
- Governor: Thaawarchand Gehlot
10. Which Indian has been recently announced to be awarded the Gold Medal of the US Congress?
- Mr. Mahatma Gandhi
- A resolution has been moved by Mr. Mahatma Gandhi to posthumously award the prestigious US Congressional Gold Medal for promotion of peace and non-violence.
- The US Congressional Gold Medal is the highest civilian award in the United States.
- If Shri Mahatma Gandhi will get this award, then Shri Mahatma Gandhi will become the first Indian to get this award.
11. Where has the "Jazba-e-Tiranga" relay marathon been organized by the Indian Army recently?
- Jammu and Kashmir
- A 400 km long "Jazba-e-Tiranga" relay marathon was organized by the Indian Army in Jammu and Kashmir in which more than 300 soldiers participated.
- Jammu & Kashmir
- J&K Lieutenant Governor: Manoj Sinha
- J & K Capital: 1. Jammu (Winter) 2. Srinagar (Summer)
12. Recently, 'Amway India' has appointed which Olympic winning sportsperson as its brand ambassador?
- Mirabai Chanu
- 'Amway India', manufactures health and beauty products.
- Mirabai Chanu has won silver medal in weightlifting for India in Tokyo Olympics 2020.
13. Recently who has been appointed as the President of 'Jio MAMI Film Festival'?
- Priyanka Chopra
- After the resignation of actress Deepika Padukone from the post of 'Jio MAMI Film Festival', actress Priyanka Chopra has been selected for this position.
- Jio MAMI: Jio Mumbai Academy of Moving Image
14. Who has been honored with the 'National Youth Award' recently?
- Mohammad Azam
- Many awareness programs related to blood donation, organ donation and tree plantation programs are organized by Mohammad Azam of Telangana under the Harita Haram project.
- Therefore, for displaying such exemplary leadership qualities, Mohammad Azam was given the National Youth Award.
- This award was given by National Youth and Sports Minister Shri Anurag Singh Thakur.
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