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1. Which
operation has been run recently by the Indian Army to provide medical aid?
- Operation
Sadbhavna
- Basic
medical aid for both human and animal will be provided to remote villages
by this operation
- Chief
of Defense Staff: General Bipin Rawat
- Chief
of Army Staff: General Manoj Mukund Narwane
- Chief
of the Air Force: Air Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadoria
- Chief
of Naval Staff: Admiral Karambir Singh
2. Which has
become the first country in the world to allow commercial production of
"Golden Rice"?
-
Philippines
- This
genetically modified 'Golden Rice' is able to combat childhood blindness
and save lives in developing countries
- Vitamin
'A' as well as beta-carotene are available in good quantity in this rice
which makes them more nutritious.
- Philippines
- Capital:
Manila
- Currency:
Philippine Peso
3. Recently, 'Mukhyamantri Bal Seva Yojana' has been
launched by which state government?
- Uttar Pradesh
- Under this scheme, advance assistance is being given
to the children orphaned due to Covid-19.
- Uttar Pradesh
- Capital: Lucknow
- CM: Yogi Aditya Nath
- Governor: Anandiben Patel
4. Which country has recently joined the 'International
Solar Alliance'?
- Sweden
- ISA: International Solar Alliance
- Established: 30 November 2015
- HQ: Gurugram, India
- President: Ajay Mathur
- Members: ..?...
- :
- Sweden
- Capital: Stockholm
- Currency: Swedish Krona
- PM: Stefan Lofven
5. Who has become the first Indian to win a medal in
Tokyo Olympics 2020?
- Mirabai Chanu
- Tokyo Olympics 2020 is being organized from 23 July
to 8 August 2021 in Tokyo, Japan
- Mirabai Chanu won the first medal from India in this
event in the form of silver medal in weightlifting.
- IOC: International Olympic Committee
- Established: 23 June 1894
- HQ: Lausanne (Lausanne), Switzerland
- President: Thomas Bach
6. Recently India's oldest student has passed away, what
is her name?
- Bhagirathi Amma
- Bhagirathi Amma passed away at the age of 107 from
Kerala due to age related ailments
- Bhagirathi Amma left her education at the age of 9
in class III and decided to continue her education again at the age of
105.
- She was awarded the Nari Shakti Puraskar by the
Central Government
7. On which day 'Income Tax Day' was observed recently?
- July 24
- 161st Income Tax Day was celebrated by the Central
Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) on 24 July 2021.
- CBDT: Central Board of Direct Taxes
- Formation: 1944
- HQ: New Delhi
- Chairman: Jagannath Bidyadhar Mohapatra
- :
- CBIC: Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs
- Established: 01 January 1964
- HQ: New Delhi
- Chairman: Pranab Kumar Das
8. Who has recently won the 'Norman Borlaug National
Award 2020'?
- Kajal Chakraborty
- Kajal Chakraborty is the Principal Scientist at the
'Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute', Kochi in the 'Indian
Council of Agricultural Research' (ICAR)
- He Awarded 'Norman Borlaug National Award 2020' for
excellence in agricultural research by
- ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research)
- Recently, ICAR celebrated its 93rd foundation day on
16th July.
- ICAR: Indian Council of Agricultural Research
- Established: 16 July 1929
- HQ: Delhi
- Director: Trilochan Mohapatra
9. Where was the G-20 Environment Ministerial Meeting
organized recently?
- Italy
- Virtually participated by Union Environment Minister
Shri Bhupendra Yadav and Union Minister of State for Environment Ashwani
Kumar Choubey from India.
10. The recently released book "An Ordinary Life:
Portrait of an Indian Generation" has been authored by?
- Ashok Lavasa
- Ashok Lavasa is the former Election Commissioner of
India
- In this book he has shared the experience of his
father Udai Singh and the way of life in India during his generation
11. Who has been chosen by the Indian Olympic Association
(IOA) as its sponsor?
- Adani Group
- Adani Group is an Indian multinational conglomerate
headquartered in Ahmedabad.
- It was established by Gautam Adani in 1988 as a
commodity trading business with the flagship company Adani Enterprises
Limited.
- IOA: Indian Olympic Association
- Established: 1927
- HQ: New Delhi
- President: Narinder Batra
12. Which country has recently invited India for
"Troika Plus Meet"?
- Russia
- "Troika Plus Meet", a joint meeting of
Russia-US-China to discuss the ongoing issues with Afghanistan
- Russia
- Capital: Moscow
- Currency: Russian Ruble
- Prime Minister: Mikhail Mishustin
- President: Vladimir Putin
13. Recently UNCDF in agreement with whom has started an
initiative to solve the challenges faced by farmers?
- Atal Innovation Mission
- Launched the 'Agri Tech Challenge 2021' initiative
in collaboration with the United Nations Capital Development Fund, Atal
Innovation Mission, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and Rabo
Foundation
- AIM: Atal Innovation Mission
- UNCDF: United Nations Capital Development Fund
- Established: 1966
- HQ: New York, USA
- ED: Preeti Sinha
14. The Kerala government has signed a loan agreement of
how much with the World Bank to boost disaster preparedness?
- $125 million
- Kerala
- Capital: Thiruvananthapuram
- CM: Pinarayi Vijayan
- Governor: Arif Mohammad Khan
- :
- World Bank
- Established: July 1944
- HQ: Washington, D.C., United States
- President: David Malpass
- Members: 189
15. Who has
been appointed as the Director General of 'Bureau of Civil Aviation Security'
recently?
- Nasir
Kamal
16. Recently
the fifth 'North East India Traditional Fashion Week 2021' was organized by?
- Dr.
Virendra Kumar
- Dr.
Virendra Kumar is presently the Minister of Social Justice and
Empowerment.
- This
program was organized for the empowerment of visually impaired persons to
promote their art and craftsmanship.
17. Renowned
Marathi poet and Sahitya Academi awardee passed away recently, what is his
name?
- Satish
Kalsekar
- Satish
Kalsekar Was awarded by Sahitya Akademi for the collection
of essays of 'Vachnarayachi Roznishi' in the year 2014
18. On which day "Kargil Vijay Diwas" was
celebrated recently?
- July 26
1.
Kargil Vijay Diwas is
celebrated on 26 July every year to celebrate the victory over Pakistan by the
Indian Army in the Kargil War of 1999.
2.
This is the 22nd anniversary
of Kargil Vijay
3.
The name of the operation
conducted by the Indian Army in this war was 'Operation Vijay'.
- Union Defense Minister: Shri Rajnath Singh
- Chief of Defense Staff: General Bipin Rawat
- Chief of Army Staff: General Manoj Mukund Narwane
- Chief of the Air Force: Air Marshal Rakesh Kumar
Singh Bhadoria
- Chief of Naval Staff: Admiral Karambir Singh
19. Recently the world famous temple of which state
has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage sites?
- Telangana
1.
The Kakatiya Rudreshwar Temple
(Rampappa Temple) of Telangana has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage
List.
2.
With this, a total of 39 World
Heritage Sites from India have been listed in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
- UNESCO: United Nations Educational, Scientific and
Cultural Organization
- Established: 16 November 1945, First session: 04
November 1946
- HQ: Paris, France
- Director General: Audrey Azoulay
20. Which player has won the first gold medal in
Tokyo Olympics 2020?
- Yang Qian
1.
Yang Qian is a shooter from
China
2.
Tokyo Olympics 2021 is being
held in Tokyo, Japan from 23 July to 8 August.
- IOC: International Olympic Committee
- Established: 23 June 1894
- HQ: Lausanne (Lausanne), Switzerland
- President: Thomas Bach
21. Where has the world's largest floating solar
farm been announced?
- Indonesia
1.
Earlier the world's largest
floating solar farm was in Singapore.
2.
It will be set up by a joint
effort of 'Sunseap Group' of Singapore and 'Batam Indonesia Free Zone
Authority'.
- Indonesia
- Capital: Jakarta
- Currency: Indonesian Rupiah
- President: Joko Widodo
22. Recently the United Nations General Assembly
has adopted which initiative to overcome the problems related to vision?
- Vision for everyone
1.
Through this initiative, 1.1
billion people who are suffering from vision related problems will be treated
and serviced.
- United Nations (UN)
- Established: 24 October 1945
- HQ: New York
- Secretary General: Antonio Guterres
23. Recently in which state 'Greater Sohra Water
Supply Scheme' was launched?
- Meghalaya
1.
It was inaugurated by the
Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah
2.
This scheme is another form of
Jal Jeevan Mission run by the Government of India.
- Meghalaya
- Capital: Shillong
- CM: Conrad K. Sangma
- Governor: Satya Pal Malik
24. Recently who has been selected for 'Differently
Abled Sports Man of the Year 2019'?
- Pramod Bhagat
- Pramod Bhagat is the world's number one disabled
badminton player
- केंद्रीय युवा एवं खेल
मंत्री: श्री अनुराग सिंह ठाकुर
25. Recently who has won gold medal in 'World Cadet
Wrestling Championship 2021'?
- Priya Malik
- The 'World Cadet Wrestling Championship 2021' has
been organized in Budapest, Hungary.
26. Recently who has been appointed as the
Vice-Chairman of 'Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry' (ADCCI)?
- M.A. Yusuf Ali
1.
ADCCI: Abu Dhabi Chamber of
Commerce and Industry
2.
ADCCI acts as a bridge between
all business and government of Abu Dhabi and the business sector.
- United Arab Emirates (UAE)
- Capital: Abu Dhabi
- Currency: UAE Dirham
- Crown Prince: Sheikh Mohamad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan
27. Recently the famous folk singer of Bangladesh
has passed away, what is his name?
- Fakir Alamgir
1.
He started his music career at
the age of 16.
2.
He played an important role
during the 1969 Bangladesh Uprising.
- Bangladesh
- Capital: Dhaka
- PM: Sheikh Hasina
- President: Abdul Hamid
28. Who has become the first Indian to win a medal
in Tokyo Olympics 2020?
- Mirabai Chanu
1.
Tokyo Olympics 2020 is being
held in Tokyo, Japan from 23 July to 8 August 2021.
2.
The first medal from India in
this event was won by Mirabai Chanu in the form of silver medal in
weightlifting.
- IOC: International Olympic Committee
- Established: 23 June 1894
- HQ: Lausanne (Lausanne), Switzerland
- President: Thomas Bach
29. Who has recently won the 'Norman Borlaug
National Award 2020'?
- Kajal Chakraborty
1.
Kajal Chakraborty is the
Principal Scientist at the 'Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute', Kochi
in the 'Indian Council of Agricultural Research' (ICAR)
2.
Awarded 'Norman Borlaug
National Award 2020' for excellence in agricultural research by
3.
ICAR (Indian Council of
Agricultural Research), recently celebrated its 93rd foundation day on 16th
July.
- ICAR: Indian Council of Agricultural Research
- Established: 16 July 1929
- HQ: Delhi
- Director: Trilochan Mohapatra
30. The recently released book "An Ordinary
Life: Portrait of an Indian Generation" has been authored by?
- Ashok Lavasa
- Ashok Lavasa is the former Election Commissioner of
India
- In this book he has shared the experience of his
father Udai Singh and the way of life in India during his generation
31. Which site of India has been included in the
UNESCO World Heritage site recently?
- Dholavira
1.
Dholavira of Gujarat,
considered a Harappan-era metropolis
2.
With this, there are now a
total of 40 World Heritage Sites in India.
- Gujarat Capital: Gandhinagar
- CM: Vijay Rupani
- Governor: Acharya Devvrat
- :
- UNESCO: United Nations Educational, Scientific and
Cultural Organization
- Established: 16 November 1945, First session: 04
November 1946
- HQ: Paris, France
- Director General: Audrey Azoulay
32. Which special squad has been constituted by the
Madhya Pradesh Police to check crimes against women?
- Special 40
1.
Indore Police has constituted
a 40-member women's squad to protect minor girls from sex offenders and curb
crimes against them.
- Madhya Pradesh
- MP Capital: Bhopal
- CM: Shivraj Singh Chauhan
- Governor: Mangubhai Chhaganbhai Patel
33. Recently on which day the Central Reserve
Police Force (CRPF) celebrated its Raising Day?
- July 27
1.
This 83rd Raising Day of CRPF
was celebrated on 27 July 2021.
- CRPF: Central Reserve Police Force
- Established: 27 July 1939
- HQ: New Delhi
- Director General: Kuldeep Singh
34. Recently which has become the first 'Green
Industrial City' of India?
- KASEZ
1.
KASEZ: Kandla Special Economic
Zone
2.
Kandla Special Economic Zone
(KASEZ) now has 3,50,000 trees as against 25000 in 2019
3.
Kandla is in Kutch district of
Gujarat.
- Gujarat Capital: Gandhinagar
- CM: Vijay Rupani
- Governor: Acharya Devvrat
35. Well known actress popularly known as 'Goddess
of Acting' has passed away. What is her name?
- jubilee
- Actress Jayanthi has acted in over 500 films in five
languages including Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam.
36. Where was the foundation stone of 'Bamboo
Industrial Park' recently laid?
- Assam
1.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta
Biswa Sarma laid the foundation stone of 'Bamboo Industrial Park' at Manderdisa
village in Dima Hasao.
2.
Through this, the economy of
this region will be strengthened and the residents of the area will earn profit
by using different types of bamboo produced in different works.
- Assam
- Capital: Dispur
- CM: Himanta Biswa Sarma
- Governor: Prof. Jagdish Mukhi
37. Recently the Prime Minister of which country
has been sacked?
- Tunisia
1.
The Prime Minister, Hichem
Mechichi, has been sacked by the President due to violent protests in Tunisia
over COVID-19 and other problems.
- Tunisia
- Capital: Tunis
- Currency: Tunisian Dinar
- PM: ...?...
- President: Kais Saied
38. Recently the Chief Minister of which state has
announced to resign?
- Karnataka
1.
75-year-old BS Yediyurappa has
made this announcement from his own at the end of the two-year term of the
current Bharatiya Janata Party government.
- Karnataka
- Capital: Bengaluru
- CM: …?…
- Governor: Thaawarchand Gehlot
39. In which naval exercise Indian Naval Ship
'Talvar' is participating?
- Cutlass Express 2021
1.
The exercise is being
conducted from 26 July to 6 August 2021 off the east coast of Africa.
2.
12 East African countries and
international organizations will participate in this exercise.
- Indian Navy
- Established: 26 January 1950
- Navy Chief: Karambir Singh
- Vice-Chief: Admiral Ravneet Singh
- Navy Day: 4 December
40. Recently CARE Rating Agency has projected
India's growth rate to be what percent for 2021-22?
- 8.8-9%
- CARE Rating Agency is an Indian rating agency
established in 1993.
41. Which mobile app has been launched for the
revival of rivers in the country?
- 'Know the river'
- The Union Education Minister, Shri Dharmendra
Pradhan has launched 'Nadi Ko Jano' mobile app with the objective of
collecting information about rivers across India.
- Geographical local, water level and pollution level
of rivers will be collected through this app and work will be done on
river rejuvenation.
42. Recently which initiative has been adopted by
the United Nations General Assembly to overcome the problems related to vision?
- Vision for everyone
1.
Through this initiative, 1.1
billion people who are suffering from vision related problems will be treated
and serviced.
- United Nations (UN)
- Established: 24 October 1945
- HQ: New York
- Secretary General: Antonio Guterres
43. Where has the world's largest floating solar
farm been announced?
- Indonesia
1.
Earlier the world's largest
floating solar farm was in Singapore.
2.
It will be set up by a joint
effort of 'Sunseap Group' and 'Batam Indonesia Free Zone Authority' of
Singapore.
- Indonesia
- Capital: Jakarta
- Currency: Indonesian Rupiah
- President: Joko Widodo
44. Which player has won the first gold medal in
Tokyo Olympics 2020?
- Yang Qian
1.
Yang Qian is a shooter from
China
2.
Tokyo Olympics 2021 is being
held in Tokyo, Japan from 23 July to 8 August.
- IOC: International Olympic Committee
- Established: 23 June 1894
- HQ: Lausanne (Lausanne), Switzerland
- President: Thomas Bach
45. Recently who has become the youngest gold medalist in
Olympics?
- Momiji Nishia
- Momiji Nishia is a skateboarding player
from Japan who is only 13 years and 330 days old.
- Tokyo Olympics 2021 is being held in Tokyo, Japan
from 23 July to 8 August 2021.
- IOC: International Olympic Committee
- Established: 23 June 1894
- HQ: Lausanne (Lausanne), Switzerland
- President: Thomas Bach
46. Recently who has been elected as the new Chief Minister
of Karnataka?
- Basavaraj S. Bommai
- Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa resigned
due to age-related reasons, following which Basavaraj S. Bommai has been
elected as the next Chief Minister.
- Karnataka
- Capital: Bengaluru
- CM: Basavaraj Bommai
- Governor: Thaawarchand Gehlot
47. Recently which city has become the first city in
India to provide quality drinking water for all?
- Puri
- Puri is a city in Orissa where people can now get
high quality water from taps 24 hours a day.
- The people here will no longer need to filter the
water received from this tap.
- Such a facility is not available anywhere in India
before and is available abroad in cities like New York, Singapore and
London
- Odisha
- Capital: Bhubaneswar
- CM: Naveen Patnaik
- Governor: Ganeshi Lal
48. Recently which state has launched 'MyGov-Meri Sarkar'
portal?
- Uttar Pradesh
- The purpose of this portal is to increase the
engagement of common citizens with the state government and the opinion of
common citizens will be collected on the schemes being run by the state
government.
- Uttar Pradesh
- Capital: Lucknow
- CM: Yogi Aditya Nath
- Governor: Anandiben Patel
49. Which joint military exercise has been announced
between India and Russia?
- Indra 2021
- The 12th edition of the joint military exercise
"Indra 2021" between India and Russia will be held in Volgograd,
Russia in August 2021.
- Russia
- Capital: Moscow
- Currency: Russian Ruble
- Prime Minister: Mikhail Mishustin
- President: Vladimir Putin
50. Recently who has been appointed as the Delhi Police
Commissioner?
- Rakesh Asthana
- Prior to joining this post, Rakesh Asthana has
served as Special Director of CBI and Director General of Border Security
Force.
- Delhi
- Chief Minister: Arvind Kejriwal
- Lieutenant Governor: Anil Baijal
51. Madhya Pradesh government has announced to launch which
scheme based on Ayush scheme run by the central government?
- Devranaya Scheme
- The Government of Madhya Pradesh has prepared AYUSH
based economic upgradation scheme – Devaranya Yojana with the twin
objectives of improving the health and livelihood of tribals. Under the
scheme, AYUSH and tourism will be brought together to promote employment
opportunities in tribal areas.
- Madhya Pradesh
- MP Capital: Bhopal
- CM: Shivraj Singh Chauhan
- Governor: Mangubhai Chhaganbhai Patel
52. On which day "World Nature Conservation
Day" was observed recently?
- July 28
- Theme 2021: 'Forests and Livelihood: Sustaining
People and Planet'
- World Nature Conservation Day is celebrated on 28
July every year to create a favorable ecosystem for all living beings on
earth.
- Awareness is spread for the friendly ecosystem on
the earth and for the conservation of those animals and plants which are
on the verge of extinction.
53. Recently which initiative has been started by the
central government to provide safe shelter to transgender persons?
- Garima Home
- The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has
announced to set up 'Garima Grih' to provide safe shelter for transgender
people.
54. Recently who has been elected as the new Prime
Minister of Lebanon?
- Najib Mikati
- Najib Mikati has been elected as the new Prime
Minister after former Prime Minister Saad Hariri was unsuccessful in
winning the trust vote in the House, due to which he had to resign.
- Lebanon
- Capital: Beirut
- Currency: Lebanese Pound
55. On which day "World Hepatitis Day" was
observed recently?
- July 28
- Theme 2021: 'Hepatitis Can't Wait'
- World Hepatitis Day is observed on the birthday of
Nobel Prize winning scientist Dr. Baruch Blumberg who discovered Hepatitis
B virus.
- This day is celebrated every year to spread
awareness about the viral disease hepatitis.
- In this disease, one has to face other health
problems like liver inflammation and liver cancer.
56. Recently what percentage of India's growth rate has
been estimated by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in the financial year
2021-22?
- 9.5%
- Also, India's growth rate has been estimated at 8.5%
for the financial year 2022-23 by the International Monetary Fund.
- IMF: International Monetary Fund
- Established: 1944
- HQ: Washington, D.C., United States
- Chairperson: Kristalina Georgieva
57. Recently which has become the first state of India to
provide reservation for transgenders in all government services?
- Karnataka
- The Karnataka government has decided to give at
least 1% reservation to transgenders in all the schemes of the state.
- Karnataka
- Capital: Bengaluru
- CM: Basavaraj Bommai
- Governor: Thaawarchand Gehlot
58. Recently which state's G.I. Certified
"King Chili" exported to London for the first time?
- Nagaland
- Nagaland
- Capital: Kohima
- CM: Neiphiu Rio
- Governor: RN Ravi
- :
- 'King Chili' is one of the hottest chilies in the
world.
- It is also known by the name 'Bhut Jolokia'.
- GI: Geographical Indication
- GI Tag: GI Tag is given to those products which have
a specific geographical origin area. GI tag refers to the quality and characteristics
of that product.
- Some of the popular GI certified products from India
are as follows:-
1.
Kandhamal Turmeric: Odisha
2.
Rasgulla: Odisha
3.
Tirur Arecanut: Kerala
4.
Sirsi Supari: Karnataka
5.
Khola Chilli: Goa
6.
Dindigul lock : Tamil Nadu
7.
Kadangi Saree: Tamil Nadu
8.
Madhubani Painting: Bihar
9.
Sheared Rice: Bihar
10.
Maghai Pan: Bihar
11.
Shahi Litchi: Muzaffarpur, Bihar
12.
Jardalu Mango: Bihar
13.
Alphonso Mango: Maharashtra
14.
Gulbarga Rahar Dal: Karnataka
15.
Palani Panchamritam: Tamil Nadu
16.
Manipuri Black Rice: Manipur
17.
Kashmiri Saffron: Jammu and Kashmir
59. Which state government has recently started
'Niryatak Bano' for traders?
- Rajasthan
1.
Rajasthan government has
started 'Niryatak Bano' campaign to encourage local traders to expand their business
abroad.
- Rajasthan
- Capital: Jaipur
- CM: Ashoke Gehlot
- Governor: Kalraj Mishra
60. Recently which country's world famous
"Burley Marx Garden" has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage
List?
- Brazil
1.
The full name of this garden
is "Brazil Landscape Garden Cittio Burle Marques".
2.
Recently "World Heritage
Day" was observed on 18th April
3.
Recently 'The Kakatiya
Rudreshwar Temple' (Rampappa Temple) of Telangana has been included in the
UNESCO World Heritage List.
4.
Recently 'Dholavira' of
Gujarat has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
5.
Dholavira of Gujarat,
considered a Harappan-era metropolis
6.
With this, a total of 40 World
Heritage Sites from India have been listed in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
- UNESCO: United Nations Educational, Scientific and
Cultural Organization
- Established: 16 November 1945, First session: 04
November 1946
- HQ: Paris, France
- Director General: Audrey Azoulay
61. Recently which city has become the only city in
India to be selected for the "International Clean Air Catalyst
Program"?
- Indore
1.
The International Clean Air
Catalyst Program is launched by the World Resources Institute and Environmental
Defense Fund and the US International Development Agency.
2.
Purpose: To purify the air of
the chosen city (Indore).
- Madhya Pradesh
- MP Capital: Bhopal
- CM: Shivraj Singh Chauhan
- Governor: Mangubhai Chhaganbhai Patel
62. On which day 'International Tiger Day' was
observed recently?
- July 29
- Theme 2021: 'Their Survival is in Our Hands'
- International Tiger Day is celebrated every year on
29 July to spread awareness about tiger conservation.
- The day was started at the 'St. Petersburg Tiger
Summit 2010' in Russia to gather global attention on the conservation of
tigers.
63. Recently the well-known Indian badminton player
has passed away, what is his name?
- Nandu Natekar
- The first Arjuna Award in the Badminton Sports
category of the Arjuna Award instituted in 1961 was given to Nandu
Natekar.
64. Who has been crowned 'Miss India USA' recently?
- Vaidehi Dongre
- Vaidehi Dongre, 25, is a resident of Michigan (USA).
65. Recently who has become the first bank to issue
more than one crore FASTag?
- Paytm Payments Bank
- PayTm
- Established: 2009
- HQ: Noida
- Chairman: Vijay Shekhar Sharma
- CEO: Varun Sridhar
66. Recently which bank has been fined Rs 5 crore
by RBI for financial irregularities?
- Axis Bank
- Axis Bank
- HQ: Mumbai
- Tagline: Zindagi
- CEO: Amitabh Choudhary
- :
- RBI HQ: Mumbai
- Established: 1 April 1935
- Nationalisation: 01 January 1949
- Governor : Shaktikanta Das(25th)
- Deputy Governor: 1. Mahesh Kumar Jain 2. Michael
Devvrat Patra 3. M Rajeshwar Rao 4. T Rabi Sankar
67. Recently which state has launched 'MyGov-Meri
Sarkar' portal?
- Uttar Pradesh
1.
The purpose of this portal is
to increase the engagement of common citizens with the state government and the
opinion of common citizens will be collected on the schemes being run by the
state government.
- Uttar Pradesh
- Capital: Lucknow
- CM: Yogi Aditya Nath
- Governor: Anandiben Patel
68. Which initiative has been launched by the Prime
Minister Shri Narendra Modi for the Central Board of Secondary Education?
- SAFAL
1.
SAFAL: Structured Assessment
For Analysing Learning
2.
The 'SAFAL' initiative has
been launched on the first anniversary of the National Education Policy.
3.
SAFAL is a competency based
assessment program initiated by CBSE for classes 3, 5 and 8 to assess basic
skills and core learning outcomes.
- CBSE: Central Board of Secondary Education
- Formation: 03 November 1962
- HQ: New Delhi
- Chairperson: Manoj Ahuja
69. Where was the “Livestock Trade Fair”
inaugurated recently?
- Jammu and Kashmir
1.
This is a huge animal trade
fair of its kind in Jammu and Kashmir, where animals are bought and sold on a
large scale.
- Jammu & Kashmir
- J&K Lieutenant Governor: Manoj Sinha
- J & K Capital: 1. Jammu (Winter) 2. Srinagar
(Summer)
70. Which initiative has been launched recently for
the educational and skill development of the youth of J&K?
- Mission Youth
- Through this initiative, more than 50,000 youth will
be supported in pursuing postgraduate courses and skill development
courses.
- Jammu & Kashmir
- J&K Lieutenant Governor: Manoj Sinha
- J & K Capital: 1. Jammu (Winter) 2. Srinagar
(Summer)
71. On which day "World Day for the
Prohibition of Human Trafficking" was observed recently?
- 30 July
1.
Theme 2021: Victims' Voices
Lead the Way
2.
World Prohibition of Human
Trafficking Day is observed on 30 July every year to spread awareness to
prevent human trafficking around the world and to protect the victims of human
trafficking.
3.
'World Day for the Prohibition
of Human Trafficking' is celebrated every year by the initiative of the United
Nations General Assembly.
- United Nations (UN)
- Established: 24 October 1945
- HQ: New York
- Secretary General: Antonio Guterres
72. Which country has recently announced the launch
of its own cryptocurrency “e-Naira”?
- Nigeria
- In the form of this cryptocurrency, customers can
keep funds in their bank account and can also do other transactions.
- Nigeria
- Capital: Abuja
- Currency: Nigerian Naira
73. Recently which Geo Imaging Satellite has been
announced to be launched by ISRO?
- EOS-03
1.
EOS: Earth Observation
Satellite
2.
This satellite will be able to
monitor natural calamities like floods and cyclones
- ISRO: Indian Space Research Organization
- Established: 15 August 1969
- HQ: Bengaluru
- Chairman: K. Shivan
74. Which tiger reserve has recently received the
"NatWest Group Earth Heroes Award"?
- Satpura Tiger Reserve
1.
Satpura Tiger Reserve is
located in Hoshangabad district of Madhya Pradesh with a total area of 2130
square kilometer.
2.
Satpura Tiger Reserve has been
awarded "NatWest Group Earth Heroes Award" for best management for
better conservation of tigers.
3.
The Satpura Tiger Reserve has
17% of the total Indian tiger population.
4.
India's 14 tiger reserves have
received 'Conservation Assured Tiger Standards' (CATS) accreditation for
meeting the standards for effective conservation of tigers
- Madhya Pradesh
- MP Capital: Bhopal
- CM: Shivraj Singh Chauhan
- Governor: Mangubhai Chhaganbhai Patel
75. Where was the "Global Education
Summit" organized recently?
- London
1.
The conference agreed to raise
$5 billion in funding for global education reform.
- United Kingdom
- Capital: London
- Currency: Pound Sterling
- PM: Boris Johnson
76. Recently RBI has given approval to the Ladakh
government to acquire in which bank?
- J&K Bank
1.
RBI has given approval to the
Government of Ladakh to acquire 8.23% in J&K Bank.
- J&K Bank
- Established: 01 October 1938
- HQ: Srinagar
- MD: R K Chibber
77. Recently who has won the title of
"National Women's Online Chess championship"?
- Vantika Agarwal
78. On which day "International Friendship
Day" was celebrated recently?
- 30 July
1.
Every year on 30th July
"International Friendship Day" is celebrated to highlight the
importance of friends and friendship in life.
2.
This day was started in the
year 2011 at the initiative of United Nations General Assembly.
- United Nations (UN)
- Established: 24 October 1945
- HQ: New York
- Secretary General: Antonio Guterres
79. Which political party recently launched the
"National Health Volunteer Campaign"?
- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
- BJP national president J.P. National Health
Volunteer Campaign was started by Nadda.
- Through this campaign, more than four lakh
volunteers will be trained who will work for the prevention of COVID-19 in
more than two lakh villages across the country.
80. By what name has IIT Hyderabad recently made
India's first "Rapid Electronic COVID-19 Test Kit"?
- COVIHOME
- Self-test for COVID-19 at home with this "Rapid
Electronic COVID-19 Test Kit"
81. Recently the license of which bank has been
canceled by RBI?
- Madgao Urban Co-Operative Bank
1.
The RBI has taken this step
due to the bank failing to make payments to its existing depositors due to weak
financial position and the bank having no source of profit making.
- RBI HQ: Mumbai
- Established: 1 April 1935
- Nationalisation: 01 January 1949
- Governor : Shaktikanta Das(25th)
82. Recently in which country the first goods train
has been run by the Indian Railways?
- Bangladesh
1.
The first goods train from
'Damdim Station' in West Bengal was flagged off with 'Stone Chips' in
Bangladesh.
2.
The first train in India was
run on 16 April 1853 between Bori Bunder station in Bombay to Thane station for
a distance of 34 km.
3.
Railway Board was established
in March 1905.
4.
First Railway Minister of
India: John Mathai
5.
Current Union Minister of
Railways: Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw
- Bangladesh
- Capital: Dhaka
- PM: Sheikh Hasina
- President: Abdul Hamid
83. Which naval exercise was recently conducted
between India and Indonesia?
- CORPAT
1.
This is the 36th edition of
the CORPAT naval exercise.
2.
CORPAT naval exercise was
conducted in the Indian Ocean region.
- Indian Navy
- Established: 26 January 1950
- Navy Chief: Karambir Singh
- Vice-Chief: Admiral Ravneet Singh
- Navy Day: 4 December
84. On which day "World Ranger Day" was
observed recently?
- July 31
- "World Ranger Day" is celebrated every
year on 31 July in memory of the meritorious service and sacrifice made by
the rangers engaged in protecting the natural and cultural heritage of the
world.
85. Recently who has been announced to be honored
with the "Maharashtra Bhushan Award 2021"?
- Asha Bhosle
1.
The Maharashtra government has
decided to honor Asha Bhosle, the great playback singer in Hindi cinema, with
the Maharashtra Bhushan Award 2021.
- Maharashtra
- Capital: Mumbai
- CM: Uddhav Thackeray
- Governor: Bhagat Singh Koshyari
86. Recently who has been elected as the new Prime
Minister of Peru?
- Guido Bellido
- Peru Capital: Lima
- Currency: Peruvian Sol
- President: Pedro Castillo
87. What percentage of foreign direct investment
(FDI) has been allowed by the Government of India in oil and gas PSUs?
- 100%
- FDI: Foreign Direct Investment
88. Which bank has recently launched “Shopkeeper
Overdraft Scheme”?
- HDFC Bank
1.
HDFC Bank has launched
"Shopkeeper Overdraft Scheme" to overcome the problem of cash crunch
among shopkeepers and retail traders.
- HDFC Bank
- HQ: Mumbai
- MD & CEO: Shashidhar Jagadeesan
- Tagline: We Understand Your World
89. Which education financing company has recently
received NBFC license from RBI?
- 'Gyandhan'
1.
NBFC: None Banking Finance
Company
2.
"GyanDhan" is the
first such education financing platform in India which has been granted license
to NBFC by RBI.
3.
A target has been set by this
company to disburse education loan of Rs 650 crore by the year 2022.
- RBI HQ: Mumbai
- Established: 1 April 1935
- Nationalisation: 01 January 1949
- Governor : Shaktikanta Das(25th)
- Deputy Governor: 1. Mahesh Kumar Jain 2. Michael
Devvrat Patra 3. M Rajeshwar Rao 4. T Rabi Sankar
90. Recently who has been nominated for the
'Lokmanya Tilak National Award'?
- Cyrus Poonawalla
- Cyrus Poonawalla, President of Serum Institute has
been selected for Lokmanya Tilak National Award 2021.
- This award is given every year on 1st of August on
the death anniversary of Lokmanya Tilak.
91. On which day "Muslim Women's Rights
Day" was celebrated recently?
- August 1
- Muslim Women's Rights Day is celebrated every year
across the country on the occasion of the implementation of the law
against 'triple talaq' on August 1.
- Minister of Minority Affairs: Shri Mukhtar Abbas
Naqvi
92. Who has recently taken over as the new Vice
Chief of the Indian Navy?
- Vice Admiral S.N. ghormade
- Indian Navy
- Established: 26 January 1950
- Navy Chief: Karambir Singh
- Vice-Chief: Admiral Ravneet Singh
- Navy Day: 4 December
93. Where has it been announced to organize 'Defense
Expo 2022'?
- Gandhinagar
1.
Defense Expo will be held for
the first time in 2022 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat
2.
Theme 2021: 'India as a
Defense Manufacturing Hub'
- Gujarat Capital: Gandhinagar
- CM: Vijay Rupani
- Governor: Acharya Devvrat
94. Recently who has been appointed as the CEO of
'Bharat Bill Pay'?
- Nupur Chaturvedi
- Nupur Chaturvedi has previously held high positions
in companies like Airtel Payments Bank, Citibank, Samsung and PayU.
- BBPS: Bharat Bill Payment System
- Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS) is an integrated
bill payment system in India that will provide customers the convenience
of paying various bills, fees etc at one place in a convenient manner.
95. Which country has been given the presidency of
the 'United Nations Security Council' (UNSC) recently?
- India
1.
India has been made the
President of UNSC for the next one month with effect from August 1, 2021.
2.
At present, India is a
non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for the next 2
years from January 1, 2021.
- UNSC: United Nations Security Council
- Established: 24 October 1945
- HQ: New York
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