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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.1. Which state has launched ‘Hamara Ghar-Hamara Vidyalaya’ campaign? किस राज्य ने "हमारा घर-हमारा किद्यालय" अकियान शु셂 किया है? (a) Maharashtra / महारष्ट्र (b) West Bengal / पश्चिम बंगाल (c) Madhya Pradesh / मध्य प्रदेश (d) Gujarat / गुजरात (e) Haryana / हररयाणा Ans.1.(c) Exp. In Madhya Pradesh, the school bell will be ringing in the houses of the state too from July 6. Children will read, perform yoga, write and listen to stories and make notes on them. In order to maintain the academic regularity of students during the Corona crisis, the State Education Center has prepared a ‘Hamara Ghar- Hamara Vidyalaya’ means My Home-My school scheme, in which children will be taught at home in a school-like environment.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.2. In partnership with which Bank, Swiggy has launched digital wallet ‘Swiggy Money’? किस बℂि िी साझेदारी में स्विगी ने किकिटल िॉलेट 'स्विगी मनी' लॉन्च किया है? (a) Axis Bank / एक्सिस बैंक (b) RBL Bank / आरबीएल बैंक (c) Yes Bank / यस बैंक (d) HDFC Bank / एचडीएफसी बैंक (e) ICICI Bank / आईसीआईसीआई बैंक Ans.2.(e) Exp. Bengaluru-based food tech unicorn Swiggy on 30th June announced the launch of its own digital wallet ‘Swiggy Money’ to enable a ‘single-click checkout experience’ on its platform. According to a statement release by the company, the full-fledged digital wallet in partnership with ICICI Bank will enable Swiggy customers to store money and be used for all food orders on Swiggy.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.3. Fitch Ratings has cut India’s growth forecast to ______for FY22. ग्स ने कित्त िर्ष 2022 िे कलए िारत िे कििास िा अनुमान घटािरﴂकिच रेकट ______िर कदया है। (a) 3% (b) 4% (c) 5% (d) 7% (e) 8% Ans.3.(e) Exp. Fitch Ratings on 39th June cut India's growth forecast for 2021-22 fiscal to 8 per cent from 9.5 per cent projected last month. It, however, retained its projection of Indian economy contracting by (-5) per cent in the current fiscal (FY2020-21). Indian economic growth stood at an estimated 4.2 per cent in 2019-20. In its June update of Global Economic Outlook, Fitch projected Indian economy to grow 5.5 per cent in 2022-23.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.4. Which of the following organization has announced to give USD 750 million to support 15 crores viable MSMEs? गठन ने 15 िरोड़ व्यिहायष MSME िा समर्षन िरनेﴂकनम्नकलस्वित में से किस स िे कलए 750 कमकलयन अमरीिी िालर देने िी घोर्णा िी है? (a) World bank / विश्व बैंक (b) Asian Development Bank / एवियाई विकास बैंक (c) International Monetary fund / अंतरााष्ट्र ीय मुद्रा कोष (d) Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank / एवियन इन्फ्रास्ट्रक्चर इन्वेस्ट्मेंट बैंक (e) New Development Bank / न्यू डेिलपमेंट बैंक Ans.4.(a) Exp. The World Bank on 1st June announced it will give a USD 750 million-budget support to 15 crore MSMEs to increase liquidity access for viable small businesses impacted by COVID-19. During the 2020 fiscal (July 2019-June 2020), World Bank has extended USD 5.13 billion loans to India– which is the highest in a decade. This includes USD 2.75 billion given in three months in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.5. Which of the following IIT has launched world’s first online BSc degree in Programming and Data Science? स में दुकनया िी पहलीﴂग और िेटा साइﴂकनम्नकलस्वित में से किसIIT ने प्रोग्राकम ऑनलाइन B.Sc. किग्री लॉन्च िी है? (a) IIT-New Delhi / IIT-नई श्चदल्ली (b) IIT-Gandhinagar / IIT-गांधीनगर (c) IIT-Madras / IIT- मद्रास (d) IIT-Guwahati/ IIT-गुवाहाटी (e) IIT-Bombay / IIT-बॉम्बे Ans.5.(c) Exp. The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras on 30th June announced it has launched the “world’s first” online BSc degree course in Programming and Data Science. The course will be open to anyone who has passed class 12 with English and Maths at class 10 level, and enrolled in any on-campus undergraduate course. Even the current batch of students who are completing their class 12 are eligible to apply. Graduates and working professionals can also take up this programme.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.6. With which of the following company NTPC Ltd and SDMC has signed MoU for Waste to Energy plant in Delhi? पनी िे सार् एनटीपीसी कलकमटेि और एसिीएमसी नेﴂकनम्नकलस्वित में से किस ि ?ट" िे कलए समझौता ज्ञापन पर हस्ताक्षर किएहℂﴂकदल्ली में "िेस्ट टू एनिी प्ा (a) Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited / व ंदुस्तान पेटरोवलयम कॉपोरेिन वलवमटेड (b) Oil India Limited / ऑयल इंवडया वलवमटेड (c) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation / तेल और प्राकृवतक गैस वनगम (d) Indian Oil Corporation / इंवडयन ऑयल कॉपोरेिन (e) Bharat Petroleum / भारत पेटरोवलयम Ans.6.(d) Exp. A MoU was signed on Waste to Energy plant at Okhla, Delhi, between Indian Oil, NTPC Ltd and South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC). Aims: Under the MoU, IndianOil, SDMC and NTPC shall come together to develop a demonstration Waste-to-energy Plant at Okhla landfill site in Delhi, using Gasification technology. This Plant shall process 17500 tons per annum of Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) produced from combustible components of Municipal Waste to generate syngas which shall in turn be used to generate electricity.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.7. Name the Chairman of International Cricket Council (ICC) who has stepped down recently. ने हाल ही मेंﴂतराषष्ट्र ीय कििे ट पररर्द (ICC) िे अध्यक्ष िा नाम बताइए किꅍोﴂअ पद छोड़ कदया है। (a) Shashank Manohar / ििांक मनो र (b) Sourav Ganguly / सौरि गांगुली (c) Jay Shah / जय िा (d) Manu Sawhney / मनु साव्हने (e) Mahim Verma / मव म िमाा Ans.7.(a) Exp. Shashank Manohar’s tenure as the International Cricket Council’s first independent chairman came to an end on 1st July. ICC Chairman Shashank Manohar has stepped down after two, two-year tenures at its helm. The ICC Board met and agreed that Deputy Chairman Imran Khwaja will assume the responsibilities of the Chairperson until a successor is elected.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.8. Name the CEO of Union Bank of India whose term has been extended by the Government by another two years. किया िे सीईओ िा नाम बताइए किसिा िायषिाल सरिारﴂयूकनयन बℂि ऑि इ ने दो साल और बढा कदया है। (a) Romesh Sobti / रोमेि सोबती (b) Rajkiran Rai / राजवकरण राय (c) Tushar Mehta / तुषार मे ता (d) Uday Kotak / उदय कोटक (e) Aditya Puri / आवदत्य पूरी Ans.8.(b) Exp. The government has extended Union Bank of India (UBI) CEO Rajkiran Rai's term by another two years until his retirement on May 31 2022. Rai had taken over a CEO of the Mumbai-based lender on July 1, 2017.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.9. National Doctor's Day is celebrated in India on ______every year. िारत में हर साल ______िो राष्ट्र ीय कचकित्सि कदिस मनाया िाता है। (a) 1 July / 1 जुलाई (b) 2 July / 2 जुलाई (c) 3 July / 3 जुलाई (d) 4 July / 4 जुलाई (e) 5 July / 5 जुलाई Ans.9.(a) Exp. India celebrates National Doctor's Day on July 1 each year, in honour of the birth and death anniversary of the great physician and the second Chief minister of West Bengal, Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.10. National Postal Worker Day is observed every year on ______. राष्ट्र ीय िाि िमषचारी कदिस हर साल ______िो मनाया िाता है। (a) 30 June / 30 जून (b) 1 July / 1 जुलाई (c) 2 July / 2 जुलाई (d) 3 July / 3 जुलाई (e) 4 July / 4 जुलाई Ans.10.(b) Exp. National Postal Worker Day is a unique opportunity to say 'thank you' not only to postmen but also to all delivery personnel, as online shopping has become a lifeline for many of us. On July 1, National Postal Worker Day is marked in recognition of postal workers across the world. Men and women engaged in postal services bear the overhead sun and lashing rain to deliver letters and couriers on time through the year. Not only harsh weather, they have to carry weight as well.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.11. Kerala Government has announced ‘Dream Kerala’ Project. Who is the present governor of Kerala? िेरल सरिार ने "िरीम िेरल” प्रोिेक्ट िी घोर्णा िी है। िेरल िा ितषमान गिनषर िौन है? (a) Pinarayi Vijayan / वपनारयी विजयन (b) Biswabhusan Harichandan / वबस्वभूषण ररचंदन (c) Jagdish Mukhi / जगदीि मुखी (d) Arif Mohammad Khan / आररफ मो म्मद खान (e) Bandaru Dattatreya / बंडा셂 दत्तात्रेय Ans.11.(d) Exp. Governor: Arif Mohammad Khan The Kerala government on Wednesday decided to roll out a ''Dream Kerala Project'' to tap the potential and experience of those returning from abroad and other states after losing their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision in this regard was taken at a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.12. Which country has recently joined “Alliance for Poverty Eradication” at United Nations as founding member? धन" मेंﴂयुक्त राष्ट्र में हाल ही में िौन सा देश "गरीबी उ ूलन िे कलए गठबﴂस ?र्ापि सदस्य िे 셂प में शाकमल आ हैﴂस (a) Bahrain / ब रीन (b) Qatar / क़तर (c) England / इंग्लℂड (d) India / भारत (e) Both a & b / ए और बी दोनों Ans.12.(d) Exp. India has become a founding member of an Alliance for Poverty Eradication at the UN, launched by the President of the General Assembly, aimed at focussing on efforts to boost global economy in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic. President of the 74th Session of the UN General Assembly Tijjani Muhammad-Bande will formally launch the ‘Alliance for Poverty Eradication’ on June 30. India has joined the alliance as a founding member and stressed that ending poverty is not just about monetary compensation but guaranteeing access of the poor to quality education, healthcare, clean water, sanitation, decent housing and social security.
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Q.13. Name the Former Prime minister of India in honour of whom a commemorative stamp celebrating the 100th birth anniversary will be released by the center and who is known as the ‘Father of Indian Economic Reforms’. ती मनाने िाला एिﴂिय ﴂत्री िा नाम बताइए किनिे स ान में 100 िीﴂिारत िे पूिष प्रधानम िे ﴂस्मारि िाि कटिट िेंद्र द्वारा िारी किया िाएगा और किसे'िारतीय आकर्षि सुधारो कपता' िे 셂प में िाना िाता है। (a) Gulzarilal Nanda / गुलजारीलाल नंदा (b) Lal Bahadur Shastri / लाल ब ादुर िास्त्री (c) PV Narasimha Rao / पीिी नरवस ा राि (d) Morarji Desai / मोरारजी देसाई (e) Vishwanath Pratap Singh / विश्वनाथ प्रताप वसं Ans.13.(c) Exp. The Centre on 30th June announced the release of a commemorative stamp in the honour of former PM PV Narasimha Rao. The decision comes a day after the national celebrated the 100th birth anniversary of Rao. Rao served as the ninth Prime Minister of India from 1991 to 1996. He was born on June 28, 1921 in Warangal, now in Telangana. He is revered as the ‘Father of Indian Economic Reforms.’
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Q.14. Which country has become the first African country to submit results for Reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD+) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)? िी िटाई और िन क्षरण ﴂयुक्त राष्ट्र फ्रे मििष िन्वेंशन (UNFCCC) में िनोﴂिलिायु पररितषन पर स (REDD +) से उत्सिषन िो िम िरने िे कलए पररणाम प्रस्तुत िरने िाला पहला अफ्रीिी देश िौनसा देश बन गया है? (a) Tanzania / तंज़ावनया (b) Rwanda / रिांडा (c) Uganda / यूगांडा (d) Kenya / केन्या (e) Ethiopia / इवथयोवपया Ans.14.(c) Exp. Uganda has become the first African country to submit results for Reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD+) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). REDD+ is a mechanism developed by the parties to the UNFCCC to reduce emissions from deforestation and forest degradation. Uganda claimed it reduced emissions by 8,070,694 tonnes of carbon dioxide for 2015-2017 in a document prepared by its Ministry of Water and Environment, the REDD+ Secretariat and National Forestry Authority. Note: About Uganda Capital: Kampala Currency: Ugandan shilling President: Yoweri Museveni
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.15. Which country’s President has recently won a resounding victory in his bid to stay in power until 2036? किस देश िे राष्ट्र पकत ने हाल ही में 2036 ति सत्ता में बने रहने िे कलए अपनी बोली में शानदार िीत हाकसल िी है? (a) Russia / 셂स (b) Japan / जापान (c) China / चीन (d) South Korea / दविण कोररया (e) UK / श्चिटेन Ans.15.(a) Exp. President Vladimir Putin has won a resounding victory in his bid to stay in power until the middle of the next decade, as Russians voted overwhelmingly to endorse the country's political status quo, according to preliminary results. Russians went to the polls 1st July to cast ballots in a nationwide referendum on constitutional amendments. The vote paves the way for Putin, who has ruled for two decades, to remain president until 2036.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.16. Which of the following Bank has launched ‘e-Kisaan Dhan’ App for Farmers? िे कलए "ई– किसान धन" ऐप लॉन्च ﴂकनम्नकलस्वित में से किस बℂि ने किसानो किया है? (a) HDFC Bank / एचडीएफसी बैंक (b) RBL Bank / आरबीएल बैंक (c) Yes Bank / यस बैंक (d) ICICI Bank / आईसीआईसीआई बैंक (e) Axis Bank / एक्सिस बैंक Ans.16.(a) Exp. HDFC Bank launches 'e-Kisaan Dhan' app for farmers. HDFC Bank on 1st July announced the launch of 'e-Kisaan Dhan' app for farmers allover India. Through this app the farmers will be able to access a bouquet of services, both banking and agriculture, through their mobile phones.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.17. Who is the head of national level committee for reform in criminal law constituted by Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)? त्रालय (MHA) द्वारा गकठत आपराकधि िानून में सुधार िे कलए राष्ट्र ीय स्तरﴂगृह म िी सकमकत िा प्रमुि िौन है? (a) B.P. Katakey / बी.पी. कटके (b) Anil Dave / अवनल दािे (c) Uday Kotak / उदय कोटक (d) Shrikant Madhav Vaidya / श्रीकांत माधि िै (e) Ranbir Singh / रणबीर वसं Ans.17.(e) Exp. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has constituted a national level committee for reform in criminal law, headed by Ranbir Singh (Vice- Chancellor, National Law University, Delhi). The committee, which has several leading legal academicians on board, would be gathering opinions online, consulting with experts and collating material for their report to the government. The consultation exercise would start on July 4 and go on for the next three months.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.18. Who among the following has taken charge as the new chairman of Indian Oil Corporation (IOC)? कियन ऑयल िॉपोरेशन (IOC) िे नए अध्यक्ष िे 셂पﴂकनम्नकलस्वित में से किसने इ ?िाला हैﴂमें िायषिार स (a) Zubair Iqbal / जुबैर इकबाल (b) Sanjeev Srinivasan / संजीि श्रीवनिासन (c) T V Mohandas Pai / टी िी मो नदास पाई (d) Shrikant Madhav Vaidya / श्रीकांत माधि िै (e) Shiv Das Meena / विि दास मीणा Ans.18.(d) Exp. Shrikant Madhav Vaidya on 2nd July took charge as the new chairman of Indian Oil Corporation (IOC). Prior to his elevation, Vaidya was the Director (Refineries) on the IOC Board, since October 2019. He succeeds Sanjiv Singh, who has superannuated from the services of the Corporation on June 30.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.19. Who has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Central Board of Films Certification (CBFC)? िेंद्रीय कि प्रमाणन बोिष (CBFC) िे नए मु िायषिारी अकधिारी (CEO) िे 셂प में किसे कनयुक्त किया गया है? (a) Abhas Jha / आभास झा (b) Ravinder Bhakar / रविंदर भाकर (c) Anil Dave / अवनल दािे (d) A K Sikri / ए के वसकरी (e) Suman Gawani / सुमन गिानी Ans.19.(b) Exp. Mr Ravinder Bhakar assumes charge as new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Central Board of Films Certification (CBFC). he is an Indian Railway Stores Service (IRSS) officer from 1999 batch. he has taken place of Anurag Srivastava.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.20. Who has been appointed as India's Permanent Representative to United Nations in Geneva? युक्त राष्ट्र में िारत िे र्ायी प्रकतकनकध िे 셂प में किसे कनयुक्त कियाﴂकिनेिा में स गया है? (a) Malini Shankar / मावलनी िंकर (b) Indra Mani Pandey / इंद्रा मवण पाण्डेय (c) Ashok Michael Pinto / अिोक माइकल वपंटो (d) Manisha Singh / मनीषा वसं (e) Taranjit Singh Bagga / तरनजीत वसं बग्गा Ans.20.(b) Exp. Indra Mani Pandey has been appointed as India's next Permanent Representative to the United Nations and other international organisations in Geneva. Mr Pandey, a 1990-batch Indian Foreign Service officer, is currently serving as an additional secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). Mr Pandey succeeds Rajiv K Chander in Geneva.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.21. Which Indian-American has been named by the Carnegie Corporation of New York as “2020 Great Immigrants” honourees? ूयॉिष िे िानेगी िॉपोरेशन ने किस िारतीय-अमेररिी िो "2020 ग्रेट इकमग्रेंट्स" स ान िे 셂प में नाकमत किया है? (a) Siddhartha Mukherjee / वसद्धाथा मुखजी (b) Raj Chetty / राज चेट्टी (c) Renjith Kumar / रंवजत कुमार (d) Jadav Payeng / जादि पायेंग (e) Both a & b / ए और बी दोनों Ans.21.(e) Exp. Two renowned Indian-Americans who have contributed towards the efforts in mitigating the COVID-19 health crisis are among the 38 immigrants honoured by a prestigious American foundation ahead of US Independence Day commemoration this year. Pulitzer Prize-winning author and oncologist Siddhartha Mukherjee, and Professor of Economics at Harvard University Raj Chetty have been named by the Carnegie Corporation of New York as '2020 Great Immigrants' honourees.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.22. Which state Government has planned to increase green cover through extensive plantation over 1.30 Lakh hectares of land? किस राज्य सरिार ने 1.30 लाि हेक्टेयर िूकम पर व्यापि िृक्षारोपण िे माध्यम से हररत आिरण बढाने िी योिना बनाई है? (a) Karnataka / कनााटक (b) Telangana / तेलंगाना (c) Odisha / ओवडिा (d) Tamil Nadu / तवमल नाडू (e) Andhra Pradesh / आंध्र प्रदेि Ans.22.(c) Exp. The Odisha Government on 1st June planned to implement a new initiative 'Sabuja Odisha' to increase green cover through extensive plantation over 1,30,264 Hectares of land. Tripathy has directed to put a web-based system for real-time monitoring and supervision of the programme. "The department has asked to form district-level committees led by the collector for proper coordination and implementation of the program at the ground level.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.23. Which state/UT government has launched Paudhe lagao, Paryavaran Bachao campaign? किस राज्य / िेंद्र शाकसत प्रदेश सरिार ने "पौधे लगाओ, पयाषिरण बचाओ” अकियान चलाया है? (a) Delhi / वदल्ली (b) Chandigarh / चंडीगढ़ (c) Andhra Pradesh / आंध्र प्रदेि (d) Rajasthan / राजथान (e) Assam / असम Ans.23.(a) Exp. The Delhi government will organize a mega tree plantation drive under the campaign 'Paudhe lagao, Paryavaran Bachao'. The campaign will be held from 10-26 July 2020. The information was passed by Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on 2 July 2020. Aims: The campaign is launched with an aim to reduce air pollution by increasing green cover in the national capital. It has been planned that during the campaign, in 17 days, 31 lakh of tree saplings will be planted under the campaign.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.24. Which state has been entirely declared as “Disturbed Area” for 6 more Months Under AFSPA Act 1958 by the Government? िे कलए किस ﴂसरिार द्वारा AFSPA अकधकनयम 1958 िे तहत 6 और महीनो ?त क्षेत्र" घोकर्त किया गयाहैﴂराज्य िो "अशा (a) Jammu & Kashmir / जम्मू & क ीर (b) Manipur / मश्चणपुर (c) Nagaland / नागालℂड (d) Chandigarh / चंडीगढ़ (e) Sikkim / श्चसक्किम Ans.24.(c) Exp. The Central government has declared the entire Nagaland as “disturbed area” for a period of six more months till December 2020. Home Ministry has released a notification stating that the decision was taken as various parts of the state is in a dangerous and disturbing condition, so the use of armed forces was necessary. The AFSPA has been acting upon in Nagaland for around six decades.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.25. Which of the following organization has sanctioned USD 400 million enhancing the support for rejuvenating Ganga? गठन ने 400 कमकलयनﴂगा िे िायािल्प िे कलए कनम्नकलस्वित में से किस सﴂग अमरीिी िालर िी सहायता प्रदान िी है? (a) World bank / विश्व बैंक (b) Asian Development Bank / एवियाई विकास बैंक (c) International Monetary fund / अंतरााष्ट्र ीय मुद्रा कोष (d) Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank / एवियन इन्फ्रास्ट्रक्चर इन्वेस्ट्मेंट बैंक (e) New Development Bank / न्यू डेिलपमेंट बैंक Ans.25.(a) Exp.The World Bank on Monday said it has enhanced its support for Government of India’s program to rejuvenate Ganga river with a USD 400 million (about Rs 3,000 crore) assistance that will help stem pollution in the river. The assistance will help strengthen the management of the river basin which is home to more than 500 million people.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.26. Care Ratings has projected India’s GDP growth in the Financial Year 2020-21 at ______. ग्स ने कित्तीय िर्ष 2020-21 में ______पर िारत िी िीिीपीﴂिेयर रेकट िृस्वि िा अनुमान लगाया है। (a) -4.6% (b) -5.2% (c) -6.4% (d) -7.8% (e) -8.5% Ans.26.(c) Exp. Care Ratings on 2nd July revised India's GDP growth forecast for the current financial year to (-) 6.4 per cent as economic activity continues to be under restriction due to the lockdown on account of the COVID-19 pandemic. The rating agency, in May, had projected a decline in GDP growth of 1.5-1.6 per cent in FY21.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.27. Intel Capital has invested ______for 0.39% equity stake in Jio Platforms. Jio Platforms में 0.39% इस्विटी कहस्सेदारी िे कलएIntel Capital ने ______िा कनिेश किया है। (a) Rs 1285 crore / 1285 करोड़ 셁 (b) Rs 1354.80 crore / 1354.80 करोड़ 셁 (c) Rs 1536.70 crore / 1536.70 करोड़ 셁 (d) Rs 1790 crore / 1790 करोड़ 셁 (e) Rs 1894.50 crore / 1894.50 करोड़ 셁 Ans.27.(e) Exp. Reliance Industries has confirmed that Intel Capital has made an investment of Rs 1,894.50 crore in Jio Platforms. This investment translates into a 0.39% equity stake in Jio Platforms, with an equity value of Rs 4.91 lakh crore and an enterprise value of Rs 5.16 lakh crore.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.28. Name the agricultural expert from India who has been named by UN chief to scientific group for 2021 food summit. युक्त राष्ट्र प्रमुि ने िैज्ञाकनिﴂिारत िे िृ कर् किशेर्ज्ञ िा नाम बताइए किꅍें स समूह िे कलए 2021 िे िाद्य कशिर स ेलन िे कलए नाकमत किया है। (a) Rattan Lal / रतन लाल (b) Uma Lele / उमा लेले (c) Indu Bhushan / इंदू भूषण (d) Both a & b / दोनों a और b (e) Both b & c / दोनों b और c Ans.28.(d) Exp. Two eminent agricultural experts hailing from India have been named members of an international scientific group, aimed to offer foremost scientific evidence for sustainable food systems, established by UN chief Antonio Guterres ahead of a global food summit next year. Prof. Rattan Lal of Ohio State University and Dr. Uma Lele of the International Association of Agricultural Economists (IAAE) are among the Scientific Group Members named by Guterres, a statement issued by the UN.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.29. Who has been appointed as the new MD of Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Company? पनी िे नए एमिी िे 셂प में किसे कनयुक्तﴂोरेंस ि ﴂिलम MS िनरल इﴂचोलाम किया गया है? (a) UB Pravin Rao / यु बी प्रिीण राि (b) Ajay Mahajan / अजय म ाजन (c) Dewang Mehta / देिांग मे ता (d) Krishnan Ramachandran / कृष्णन रामचंद्रन (e) V Suryanarayanan / िी सुयाानारायनन Ans.29.(e) Exp. Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Company on 1st July announced the appointment of V Suryanarayanan as its new Managing Director with effect from July 1. Suryanarayanan succeeds S S Gopalarathnam. MS General Insurance is a Joint Venture between diversified conglomerate Murugappa Group and Japan- based Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Company Ltd.
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Q.30. Who has been appointed the head of the nine-member working committee set up by IRDAI to look at the possibility of Indian non-life insurers offering Surety Bond to contractors? िािना िोﴂिो ज़मानत बॉन्ड देने िी स ﴂिो ठेिेदारो ﴂिारतीय गैर-िीिन बीमािताषओ देिने िे कलए IRDAI द्वारा गकठत नौ-सदस्यीय िायष सकमकत िा प्रमुि किसे कनयुक्त किया गया है? (a) T V Mohandas Pai / टी िी मो नदास पाई (b) G Kishan Reddy / जी वकिन रेड्डी (c) G. Srinivasan / जी श्रीवनिासन (d) Anil Dave / अवनल दािे (e) Sunil Kumar Gupta / सुनील कुमार गुप्ता Ans.30.(c) Exp. The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has set up a nine-member working committee to look at the possibility of Indian non-life insurers offering Surety Bond to contractors. The IRDAI has set up the committee after the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways requested it to examine the possibility of offering Surety Bond for contractors. The Surety Bond guarantees satisfactory completion of a project by a contractor and providing performance security to various government agencies. The IRDAI Working Group is headed by G. Srinivasan.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.31. World Sports Journalists Day is celebrated every year on ______. किश्व िेल पत्रिार कदिस हर साल ______िो मनाया िाता है। (a) 1 July / 1 जुलाई (b) 2 July / 2 जुलाई (c) 3 July / 3 जुलाई (d) 4 July / 4 जुलाई (e) 5 July / 5 जुलाई Ans.31.(b) Exp. Every year July 02 is celebrated as World Sports Journalists Day or International Sports Journalists Day. It is to acknowledge the sports journalists and also mark the anniversary of the International Sports Press Association (AIPS). The association was established in 1924 during the Summer Olympics in Paris.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.32. Saroj Khan has passed away recently. She was a ______. सरोि िान िा हाल ही में कनधन हो गया है। िो एि ______र्ी। (a) Actor / अवभनेता (b) Choreographer / कोररयोग्राफर (c) Director / वनदेिक (d) Musician / संगीतकार (e) Producer / वनमााता Ans.32.(b) Exp. Choreographer Saroj Khan died of a cardiac arrest in a Mumbai hospital on 3rd June. she was 71 Saroj Khan, winner of three National Awards, choreographed some of Bollywood's most iconic dance hits - many of these starred actresses Sridevi and Madhuri Dixit.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.33. Cricketing legend Sir Everton Weekes has died at the age of 95. From which country he belonged to? कििेट िे कदग्गि सर एिटषन किक्स िा95 िर्ष िी आयु में कनधन हो गया। िह किस देश से र्े? (a) New Zealand / न्यूजीलℂड (b) Australia / ऑस्ट्रेश्चलया (c) England / इंग्लℂड (d) West Indies / िेस्ट् इंडीज (e) South Africa / दविण अरीका Ans.33.(d) Exp. West Indies legend dies aged 95. Legendary West Indies batsman Sir Everton Weekes has died at the age of 95. Weekes, who scored 4,455 runs at an average of 58.61 in 48 Tests, is the only man to make centuries in five consecutive Test innings.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.34. Which state government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with UK India Business Council to foster Sustainable Business? किया कबिनेसﴂकिस राज्य सरिार ने सतत व्यापार िो बढािा देने िे कलए यूिे इ ?कसल िे सार् एि समझौता ज्ञापन (MoU) पर हस्ताक्षर किए हℂﴂिाउ (a) Maharashtra / म ारष्ट्र (b) West Bengal / पविम बंगाल (c) Madhya Pradesh / मध्य प्रदेि (d) Gujarat / गुजरात (e) Haryana / ररयाणा Ans.34.(a) Exp. Maharashtra Govt. and UK India Business Council today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC), the premier industrial infrastructure development agency of the Government of Maharashtra. Purpose: This business framework between the UKIBC and Government of Maharashtra will help the State to proactively better its business environment and strengthen its collaboration with British business.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.35. In which city “Dhanvantri Rath” has been launched to take Non-COVID healthcare services to doorsteps? तरर रर्" किसﴂिो घर-घर ति पुँचाने िे कलए "धन्व ﴂगैर-COVID िास्थ्य सेिाओ शहर में शु셂 किया गया है? (a) Mumbai / मुंबई (b) New Delhi / नई वदल्ली (c) Bengaluru / बेंगलु셁 (d) Ahmedabad / अ मदाबाद (e) Chennai / चेन्नई Ans.35.(d) Exp. Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has launched Dhanvantri Rath to take Non-COVID healthcare services to peoples’ doorsteps amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Aims": The aim is to ensure that non-COVID essential services related to diabetes, blood pressure, heart ailment, etc., are also provisioned to people who cannot visit the hospitals as many of them were not operating the OPDs.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.36. Who among the following has launched Elyments, the first Indian Social Media Super App? कनम्नकलस्वित में से किसने Elyments, पहला िारतीय सोशल मीकिया सुपर ऐप लॉन्च किया है? (a) Narendra Modi / नरेंद्र मोदी (b) Amit Shah / अवमत िा (c) M Venkaiah Naidu / एम िेंकैया नायडू (d) Rajnath Singh / राजनाथ वसं (e) Ram Nath Kovind / राम नाथ कोविंद Ans.36.(c) Exp. Vice President of India M Venkaiah Naidu is to launch Elyments, the first Indian Social Media Super App, on 5th July 2020. More than 1000 IT professionals jointly created the indigenous first social media super-app. Elyments was built with an aim to keep the user's privacy in mind, as a primary concern. The product was designed by India's top privacy professionals. Data of users will be stored in the app and will never be shared with a third party without the user's explicit consent. The app is available in more than eight Indian languages.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.37. Which of the following minister has launched “Fit Hai to Hit Hai India” under Fit India campaign for school children? किया अकियान िेﴂिे कलए किट इ ﴂत्री ने स्कूली ब楍ोﴂकनम्नकलस्वित में से किस म ?किया" लॉन्च किया हैﴂतहत "किट है टू कहट है इ (a) Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank / रमेि पोखररयाल वनिंक (b) Kiren Rijiju / वकरेन ररवजजू (c) Arjun Munda / अजुान मुंडा (d) Jitendra Singh / जीतेन्द्र वसं (e) Both a & b / दोनों ए और बी Ans.37.(e) Exp. Union Human Resource Development Minister Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' and Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs and Ministry of Minority Affairs Shri Kiren Rijiju interacted with students here today under the Fit India campaign by the Government of India. Olympic medal winner badminton player Ms P.V Sindhu and Indian football team Captain Shri. Sunil Chhetri were also present at the launch of "Fit Hai To Hit Hai India" program organized under the Fit India campaign. Shri Rijiju said, “Fit India is becoming people’s movement in the truest sense. Majority of our 1.3 billion population consist of school children. In the last 8-9 months, 2.5 lakh schools have registered under Fit India.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.38. Name the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi who has inaugurated world’s ‘largest’ COVID care centre. ने किश्व िे सबसे बड़े'COVID िेयरﴂकदल्ली िे उपराज्यपाल िा नाम बताइए किꅍो सेंटर' िा उद् घाटन किया है। (a) R. K. Mathur / आर के माथुर (b) Anil Baijal / अवनल बैजल (c) Devendra Kumar Joshi / देिेंद्र कुमार जोिी (d) Girish Chandra Murmu / वगरीि चंद्र मुमूा (e) V. P. Singh Badnore / िी पी वसं बदनोर Ans.38.(b) Exp. Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal inaugurated the 10,000-bed Sardar Patel COVID care centre, the “largest” of its kind in the world, at the Radha Soami Satsang Beas here on 5th June. The centre has been set up in Chhatarpur for treating mild and asymptomatic coronavirus patients. It will also serve as a treatment centre for those who are asymptomatic but cannot afford home isolation.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.39. Which bank has announced to offer ‘ZipDrive’, an online instant auto loans to its customers? िो ऑनलाइन तत्काल ऑटो ऋण "कज़पिराइि" िी ﴂकिस बℂि ने अपने ग्राहिो पेशिश िरने िी घोर्णा िी है? (a) HDFC Bank / एचडीएफसी बैंक (b) Kotak Mahindra Bank / कोटक मव ंद्रा बैंक (c) Yes Bank / यस बैंक (d) ICICI Bank / आईसीआईसीआई बैंक (e) Axis Bank / एक्सिस बैंक Ans.39.(a) Exp. HDFC Bank annouced it will offer ZipDrive instant auto loans to customers in 1,000 cities across India. ZipDrive is HDFC Bank's instant auto loan disbursal product for customers with pre-approved offer. The product will now be available in tier 2 and 3 cities across India. Aims: Under the scheme, HDFC Bank customers are given pre-approved loan offers using the bank’s proprietary algorithm and analytics. Customers can select car model, dealer, loan amount within eligible limits and tenure online.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.40. KKR to buy ______Stake in JB Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals for Rs 3,109 crore. ि िामाषस्युकटिल्स’ में 3,109 िरोड़ 셁पये मेंﴂिेिेआर ‘िेबी िेकमिल्स ए ______स्टेि िरीदेगा। (a) 0.34% (b) 2.32% (c) 5.65% (d) 9.99% (e) 54.00% Ans.40.(e) Exp. Global investment firm KKR will buy a 54% equity stake in JB Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals, a Mumbai based pharmaceutical major for Rs 3,109 crore. KKR will make the investment through its subsidiaries, Tau Investments Holdings Pte. Ltd., Tau Holdco Pte. Ltd., and KKR Asia III Fund Investments Pte.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.41. Name the person who has received Prestigious Diana Award 2020 for Positive Contribution to Society. उस व्यस्वक्त िा नाम बताइए, किसने समाि िे कलए सिारात्मि योगदान िे कलए प्रकतकित िायना पुरस्कार 2020 प्राप्त किया है। (a) Sanjita Chanu / संजीता चानू (b) Freya Thakral / रेया ठकराल (c) Ridhima Pandey / ररवधमा पांडे (d) Isra Hirsi / इज़रा व रसी (e) Greta Thunberg / ग्रेटा थनबगा Ans.41.(b) Exp. Thirteen-year-old Freya Thakral, a student from The British School, New Delhi, has been bestowed with the highest accolade a young person can achieve for social action or humanitarian efforts – The Diana Award. She has been added to the roll of honours on Princess Diana’s birthday – July 1, 2020. Established in memory of Diana, Princess of Wales, the award is given out by the charity of the same name and has the support of both her sons, The Duke of Cambridge and The Duke of Sussex.
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Q.42. Who among the following has created history by securing a podium place at the first edition of Virtual Race Across America? स्करण में पोकियम र्ानﴂकनम्नकलस्वित में से किसने िचुषअल रेस एिॉस अमेररिा िे पहले स हाकसल िरिे इकतहास रचा है? (a) Renjith Kumar / रंजीत कुमार (b) Ratan Lal / रतन लाल (c) Bharat Pannu / भारत पन्नू (d) Arvind Pandey / अरविंद पांडे (e) Akhilesh Chandra Kulshrestha / अक्सखलेि चंद्र कुलश्रेष्ठ Ans.42.(c) Exp. Lt. Col. Bharat Pannu, a serving Indian Army Officer created history on 28th June 2020 by successfully securing a podium place at the first edition of the Virtual Race Across America (VRAAM) 2020 and became the first Indian ever to win a podium place at an international ultracycling race. He is an Army officer posted with Army’s Aviation Test Team. The Race Across America (RAAM) is a 5000 km transcontinental race from the West coast to East coast of the United States of America with a cut-off time of 12 days. Lt. Col. Pannu finished 3rd on the leaderboard with a total distance of 4086 km in 12 days and total cumulative elevation gain of 71,000 meters.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.43. International Day of Cooperatives is celebrated every year on ______. तराषष्ट्र ीय सहिाररता कदिस प्रत्येि िर्ष ______िो मनाया िाताﴂअ है। (a) First Wednesday of July / जुलाई का प ला बुधिार (b) First Thursday of July / जुलाई का प ला गु셁िार (c) First Friday of July / जुलाई का प ला िुक्रिार (d) First Saturday of July / जुलाई का प ला िवनिार (e) First Sunday of July / जुलाई का प ला रवििार Ans.43.(d) Exp. The United Nations celebrates the International Day of Cooperatives every year on the first Saturday of July to increase awareness of cooperatives. In the year 2020, the International Day of Cooperatives will be celebrated on 4th July with a focus on the contribution of cooperatives to combating climate change. Theme: ‘Cooperatives for Climate Action’ Q.44. Which organization has become the observer of Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS)?
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ग दी फाइनेंकशयल कसस्टम (NGFS) िे कलए पयषिेक्षिﴂगठन नेटििष िॉर ग्रीकनﴂिौन सा स बन गया है? (a) New Development Bank / न्यू डेिलपमेंट बैंक (b) Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank / एवियन इन्फ्रास्ट्रक्चर इन्वेस्ट्मेंट बैंक (c) International Monetary fund / अंतरााष्ट्र ीय मुद्रा कोष (d) Asian Development Bank / एवियाई विकास बैंक (e) World bank / विश्व बैंक Ans.44.(d) Exp. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has joined the central banks and supervisors Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS) as an observer. NGFS, launched at the Paris One Planet Summit on December 12, 2017, is a group of central banks and supervisors willing to share best practices and contribute to the development of environment and climate risk management in the financial sector while mobilising mainstream finance to support the transition toward a sustainable economy. "NGFS is a valuable network to share ADB's approaches and experience in addressing climate risk management in the financial sector," said ADB Chief Economist Yasuyuki Sawada. ADB's inclusion to the NGFS is aligned with the goals in its corporate strategy, the Strategy 2030, particularly in tackling climate change, building climate and disaster resilience, and enhancing environmental sustainability; fostering regional cooperation and integration; and strengthening governance and institutional capacity.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.45. Which state government has launched ‘Balaram Yojana’ to provide agricultural loan to landless farmers? िो िृकर् ऋण प्रदान िरने िे कलए ﴂकिस राज्य सरिार ने िूकमहीन किसानो “बलराम योिना” शु셂 िी है? (a) Karnataka / कनााटक (b) Telangana / तेलंगाना (c) Odisha / ओवडिा (d) Tamil Nadu / तवमल नाडू (e) Andhra Pradesh / आंध्र प्रदेि Ans.45.(c) Exp. The Odisha government has launched a scheme 'Balaram' to provide agricultural credit of Rs 1,040 crore to landless farmers who are facing hardships due to the coronavirus outbreak. Around seven lakh landless cultivators will be benefited from the programme in the next two years. Aims: Directed to extend credit facility to the landless farmers on the basis of ‘social collateral’ through joint liability groups (JLGs). The scheme was designed in collaboration with the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD).
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.46. Which state’s Chief Minister has inaugurated ‘Mission Vriksharopan-2020’ in Kukarel forest? त्री ने िुिरेल िन में'कमशन िृक्षारोपन-2020' िा उद् घाटनﴂकिस राज्य िे मु म किया है? (a) Bihar / वब ार (b) Uttar Pradesh / उत्तर प्रदेि (c) Madhya Pradesh / मध्य प्रदेि (d) Odisha / ओवडिा (e) Tamil Nadu / तवमल नाडू Ans.46.(b) Exp. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on 5th July inaugurated 'Mission Vriksharopan-2020' in Kukarel forest in capital city Lucknow. Under this programme, more than 25 crore saplings will be planted across the state. Notably, medicinal, fruit yielding, environmental, shady, fodder, and other important plants of more than 201 species were planted in a day through extensive public participation and interdepartmental coordination.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.47. Which state has launched 'Intzaar Aap Ka' campaign in order to attract tourists? तेज़ार आप िा' अकियानﴂिो आिकर्षत िरने िे कलए किस राज्य ने 'इ ﴂपयषटिो शु셂 किया है? (a) Tamil Nadu / तवमल नाडू (b) Madhya Pradesh / मध्य प्रदेि (c) Assam / असम (d) Jharkhand / झारखण्ड (e) Kerala / केरल Ans.47.(b) Exp. In Madhya Pradesh, in order to attract tourists to the tourist places of the state; 'Intzaar Aap Ka' means waiting for you campaign has started on social media platforms. The Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board has been inviting tourists by describing the characteristics of each tourist destination in an attractive way with that tagline on social media platforms.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.48. Which state has become the First State in India to have LPG gas connection in every household? हर घर में एलपीिी गैस िनेक्शन देने िाला िौन सा राज्य िारत िा पहला राज्य बन गया है? (a) Telangana / तेलंगाना (b) Assam / असम (c) Jammu & Kashmir / जम्मू & क ीर (d) Himachal Pradesh / व माचल प्रदेि (e) Odisha / ओवडिा Ans.48.(d) Exp. Himachal Pradesh has become the first state in the country to have cent percent households with LPG gas connections, chief minister Jai Ram Thakur said on 6th July. Himachal is the first state in the country where every family has a gas connection. Women have got the most relief because of this scheme. The work that women used to do in smoke on the stove is easily done with the help of gas connections.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.49. Who among the following will inaugurate Asia’s largest solar power plant in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh? त्रﴂयﴂकनम्नकलस्वित में से िौन रीिा, मध्य प्रदेश में एकशया िे सबसे बड़े सौर ऊिाष स िा उद् घाटन िरेगा? (a) Shivraj Singh Chauhan / वििराज वसं चौ ान (b) Lalji Tandon / लालजी टंडन (c) Ram Nath Kovind / राम नाथ कोविंद (d) M Venkaiah Naidu / एम िेंकैया नायडू (e) Narendra Modi / नरेंद्र मोदी Ans.49.(e) Exp. PM Modi To Inaugurate Asia's Largest 750 MW Ultra Mega Solar Power Plant Situated in Rewa on 10 July. Prime Minister (PM)) Narendra Modi is set to dedicate to the nation Asia's largest solar power plant situated in Madhya Pradesh (MP)'s Rewa district on 10 July.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.50. With which of the following country, India has inked 5 MoUs for the development of educational infrastructure? चे िे कििासﴂकनम्नकलस्वित में से किस देश िे सार्, िारत ने शैकक्षि बुकनयादी ढा ?िो शाकमल किया है ﴂिे कलए 5 समझौता ज्ञापनो (a) Nepal / नेपाल (b) Myanmar / म्ांमार (c) Sri Lanka / श्री लंका (d) Afghanistan / अफ़ग़ावनस्तान (e) Bhutan / भूटान Ans.50.(d) Exp. India and Afghanistan signed five Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) on July 5, 2020. The MoUs between the two countries have been signed for the development of educational infrastructure in 4 provinces of Afghanistan namely Farah, Nooristan, Kapisa, Badakhshan. Projects under the 5 signed MoUs are related to the construction of higher education building, construction of classrooms, and construction of road within Albironi University Campus and are spread across the country- Farah, Badakhshan, Nooristan and Kapisa.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.51. Jean Castex has been named as which country's new prime minister? ?त्री नाकमत किया गया हैﴂिीन िास्टेक्स िो किस देश िा नया प्रधानम (a) France / रांस (b) Italy / इटली (c) Australia / ऑस्ट्रेवलया (d) Spain / स्पेन (e) England / इंग्लैंड Ans.51.(a) Exp. French President Emmanuel Macron has named Jean Castex as the country's new prime minister, following the resignation of Edouard Philippe. A full government reshuffle is expected later. Castex is a local mayor from the Pyrenees, and has been overseeing the exit from France's coronavirus lockdown. Until now a member of the right-wing "Les Républicains" party, he worked for former President Nicolas Sarkozy's team at the Elysée.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.52. Who among the following has launched the Book titled “Overdraft: Saving the Indian Saver”? कियन सेिर" नामि पुस्तिﴂग द इﴂकनम्नकलस्वित में से किसने "ओिरिराफ्ट: सेकि लॉन्च िी है? (a) Narendra Modi / नरेंद्र मोदी (b) Urjit Patel / उवजात पटेल (c) M Venkaiah Naidu / एम िेंकैया नायडू (d) Kritika Pandey / कृवतका पाण्डेय (e) Arvind Kejriwal / अरविन्द के जरीिाल Ans.52.(b) Exp. Titled 'Overdraft: Saving the Indian Saver', the book focuses on the non-performing assets (NPAs) issue that has afflicted Indian banking in recent years, its causes and Urjit Patel's efforts as the RBI Governor in dealing with it.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.53. Which football club has won 20th German Cup? ?िमषन िप िीता है ﴂकिस िुटबॉल क्लब ने 20 िा (a) Bayern Munich / बेयना म्ूवनख (b) Eintracht Frankfurt / इंटराचैट रैंकफटा (c) Bayer Leverkusen / बायर लेिरकुसेन (d) Borussia Dortmund / बो셁वसया डॉटामुंड (e) Werder Bremen / िेडर ब्रेमेन Ans.53.(a) Exp. Robert Lewandowski passed the 50-goal mark this season as Bayern Munich completed the double with a 4-2 victory over Bayer Leverkusen behind closed doors to win a 20th German Cup on 4th July.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.54. Which state has launched Weavers' Sammaan Yojana? किस राज्य ने बुनिर स ान योिना शु셂 िी है? (a) Tamil Nadu / तवमल नाडू (b) Gujarat / गुजरात (c) Karnataka / कनााटक (d) Uttar Pradesh / उत्तर प्रदेि (e) Punjab / पंजाब Ans.54.(c) Exp. Karnataka Chief Minister B. S. Yediyurappa launched Weavers Sammaan Yojana on 6th July. Aims: Under this scheme, 19,744 handloom weavers in the state will get annual financial assistance of two thousand rupees through Direct Benefit Transfer.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.55. Which state’s chief minister has launched 'MahaJob' portal? ?त्री ने'महािॉब' पोटषल लॉन्च किया हैﴂकिस राज्य िे मु म (a) Maharashtra / म ारष्ट्र (b) West Bengal / पविम बंगाल (c) Madhya Pradesh / मध्य प्रदेि (d) Gujarat / गुजरात (e) Haryana / ररयाणा Ans.55.(a) Exp. Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray inaugurated the 'MahaJob' portal. This portal will bring unemployed youth (sons of the soil) and companies looking for skilled labours on one platform. But it seems state government had forgotten that similar job portal is already existing under Skill development called 'MahaSwayam'.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.56. Which state government has decided to upgrade Dehing Patkai wildlife sanctuary to national park? ग पटिाई ि िीि अियारण्य िो राष्ट्र ीय उद्यान मेंﴂकिस राज्य सरिार ने देकह अपग्रेि िरने िा कनणषय कलया है? (a) Telangana / तेलंगाना (b) Madhya Pradesh / मध्य प्रदेि (c) Karnataka / कनााटक (d) Assam / असम (e) Odisha / ओवडिा Ans.56.(d) Exp. The Assam government on 6th July decided to upgrade Dehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary into a national park. The announcement comes just months after the National Board of Wildlife’s (NBWL) conditional clearance to a coal mining project by Coal India Limited (CIL) in the Dehing Patkai Elephant Reserve sparked a spate of virtual protests in the state. The 111.942 sq km Dehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary is located within the larger Dehing Patkai Elephant Reserve, which spreads across the coal- and oil-rich districts of Upper Assam (Dibrugarh, Tinsukia and Sivasagar) and is believed to be the last remaining contiguous patch of lowland rainforest area in Assam.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.57. Which Bank has launched ‘Loan in Seconds’ for instant loan disbursements? ?ि्स” शु셂 किया हैﴂकितरण िे कलए “लोन इन सेिﴂकिस बℂि ने तत्काल ऋण स (a) HDFC Bank / एचडीएफसी बैंक (b) RBL Bank / आरबीएल बैंक (c) Yes Bank / यस बैंक (d) ICICI Bank / आईसीआईसीआई बैंक (e) Axis Bank / एक्सिस बैंक Ans.57.(c) Exp. YES BANK announced the launch of ‘Loan in Seconds’, a unique solution enabling instant disbursement of retail loans for the Bank’s pre- approved liability account holders, in line with the Bank’s strategy of building a transformed ‘Digital Bank’. Leveraging on the Bank’s strong technology and analytics, which plays a critical role in identifying and customizing offers for each individual customer, this digital solution aims to provide hassle-free loans to help customers meet their financial needs across products.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.58. Railways has tied up with which of the following company for solar power generation? पनी िे सार्ﴂरेलिे ने सौर ऊिाष उत्पादन िे कलए कनम्नकलस्वित में से किस ि समझौता किया है? (a) Tata Power SED / टाटा पॉिर SED (b) Adani Green Energy / अदानी ग्रीन एनजी (c) Rockwell Collins / रॉकवेल कॉश्चलंस (d) Reliance Power / ररलायंस पॉिर (e) Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited / भारत हैवी इलेक्कररक श्चलश्चमटेड Ans.58.(e) Exp. In a first of its kind use of technology globally, Indian Railways will feed power generated from solar energy directly onto railways’ overhead traction. The project commissioned by the Railways in collaboration with Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) involves adoption of innovative technology for converting Direct Current to single phase Alternating Current for feeding directly to Railway’s overhead traction system. The project is of 1.7 MWp (megawatt peak) at Bina (Madhya Pradesh) which shall be connected directly to Overhead Traction System.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.59. CBSE has partnered with which company to launch curriculum on digital safety & augmented reality? िकधषत िास्तकििता पर पाठ्यिम शु셂 िरने िेﴂCBSE ने किकिटल सुरक्षा और स ?पनी िे सार् साझेदारी िी हैﴂकलए किस ि (a) Google / गूगल (b) Microsoft / माइक्रोसॉफ्ट (c) Amazon / अमेज़न (d) Facebook / फेसबुक (e) Apple / एप्पल Ans.59.(d) Exp. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and Facebook have partnered to launch curriculum on digital safety and online well-being and Augmented Reality for students and educators. According to CBSE officials, the comprehensive curriculum is aimed at ensuring online well- being of students and preparing them for the future of work. The modules are for secondary school students. The curriculum is now available on the CBSE website. This partnership is led by Facebook for Education, a global initiative by Facebook, to build diverse learning communities and bring the world closer together.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.60. Who has been appointed as the chairman of International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA)? तराषष्ट्र ीय कित्तीय सेिा िें द्र प्राकधिरण (IFSCA) िे अध्यक्ष िे 셂प में किसेﴂअ कनयुक्त किया गया है? (a) Manoj Ahuja / मनोज आजा (b) Injeti Srinivas / इनजेटी श्रीवनिास (c) Neeraj Vyas / नीरज व्यास (d) V. Vidyavathi / िी वि ािती (e) Suresh N Patel / सुरेि एन पटेल Ans.60.(b) Exp. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved the appointment of Injeti Srinivas as chairman of the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA), according to an official notice on 6th July. The former corporate affairs secretary and 1983-batch IAS officer of the Odisha cadre will head the IFSCA for a period of three years.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.61. Who is the head of the expert panel formed by NHRC to study COVID impact on human rights? पर COVID प्रिाि िा अध्ययन िरने िे कलए NHRC द्वारा ﴂमानि अकधिारो गकठत किशेर्ज्ञ पैनल िे प्रमुि िौन हℂ? (a) K S Reddy / के एस रेड्डी (b) Rahul Bajaj / राल बजाज (c) Manmohan Singh / मनमो न वसं (d) Abhey Shukla / अभय िुक्ला (e) Raghuram Rajan / रघुराम राजन Ans.61a) Exp. The National Human Rights Commission has constituted an 11- member expert committee to study impact of Covid-19 on human rights and future response of the government. The expert panel would be headed by Dr K S Reddy, president of Public Health Foundation of India. The expert committee would assess the impact of Covid-19 on human rights of people, especially marginalised and vulnerable sections of the society, including migrant labourers.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.62. What is the rank of India in SDG Index 2020? ?िेक्स 2020 में िारत िा रℂि क्या हैﴂSDG इ (a) 52 (b) 61 (c) 87 (d) 117 (e) 124 Ans.62.(d) Exp. In accordance with the “Sustainable Development Report 2020- The Sustainable Development Goals and Covid-19”, comprising of SDG index 2020, there will be severe negative impacts on most of the United Nations (UN)-mandated Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) due to COVID-19 pandemic. India, which has ranked at 117th position with a score of 61.92 is also facing major challenges in 10 of the 17 SDGs including zero hunger, good health, gender inequality among others. The index has been topped by Sweden.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.63. What was the rank of India in INFORM Risk Index 2020? ?ि 2020 में िारत िा रℂि क्या र्ाﴂINFORM" िोस्विम सूचिा" (a) 23 (b) 31 (c) 45 (d) 52 (e) 67 Ans.63.(b) Exp. “INFORM Report 2020: Shared evidence for managing crises and disasters” released by research centre INFORM, operating under European Commission (EU), India has ranked at 31st place with an inform risk of 5.4, means risk of humanitarian crises and disasters. The report ranked the countries based on “INFORM Risk Index” which has been topped by Somalia with an inform risk of 8.9. The report has analyzed 191 countries.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.64. Name the person who has become India's 66th chess Grandmaster. ि ग्रℂिमास्टर बन गयाहै।ﴂशतर ﴂउस व्यस्वक्त िा नाम बताइए िो िारत िा 66 िा (a) Audi Ameya / ऑडी अमेया (b) P Harikrishna / पी ररकृष्णा (c) G Akash / जी आकाि (d) M Pranesh / एम प्रणेि (e) D Gukesh / डी गुकेि Ans.64.(c) Exp. Tamil Nadu's G Akash became the country's 66th chess Grandmaster while his statemate M Pranesh and Goa's Ameya Audi earned International Master titles. Akash's GM title was confirmed at the second council meet of International Chess Federation (FIDE) for the year 2020 held recently.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.65. Who among the following has won F1 Austrian Grand Prix? कनम्नकलस्वित में से किसने एि 1 ऑस्वस्टरयन ग्रℂि कप्रक्सिीताहै? (a) Max Verstappen / मैि िेरस्ट्ैपेन (b) Valtteri Bottas / िाल्टेरी बोटास (c) Charles Leclerc / चार्ल्ा लेक्लेर (d) Sebastian Vettel / सेबक्सस्ट्यन िेट्टेल (e) Lewis Hamilton / लुईस ैवमल्टन Ans.65.(b) Exp. Valtteri Bottas wins F1 Austrian Grand Prix. Mercedes's, Valtteri Bottas (Finland) has won the Austrian Grand Prix 2020 at Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, Austria. This was the first race of 2020 Formula One season. Charles Leclerc finished second for Ferrari while McLaren's Lando Norris came third.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.66. World Chocolate Day is celebrated every year on ______. किश्व चॉिलेट कदिस हर साल ______िो मनाया िाता है। (a) 5 July / 5 जुलाई (b) 6 July / 6 जुलाई (c) 7 July / 7 जुलाई (d) 8 July / 8 जुलाई (e) 9 July / 9 जुलाई Ans.66.(c) Exp. World chocolate day, also known as the International chocolate day observed on July 7th is all about celebrating one of the best creations of humankind- Chocolate. The silky, rich and smooth taste of chocolate has the power to unite our entire race, that can swear by it.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.67. World zoonoses day is observed every year on ______. किश्व ज़ूनोसेस कदिस प्रकतिर्ष ______िो मनाया िाता है। (a) 2 July / 2 जुलाई (b) 3 July / 3 जुलाई (c) 4 July / 4 जुलाई (d) 5 July / 5 जुलाई (e) 6 July / 6 जुलाई Ans.67.(e) Exp. On July 6 in 1885, Louis Pasteur successfully administered the first vaccine against rabies, one of the most feared diseases of that time. The bite of an infected animal transmits the rabies virus to humans, leading to an agonizing death without the vaccine. World Zoonoses Day, held July 6 every year, marks this major breakthrough in the fight against zoonoses — diseases caused by germs that spread between animals and people.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.68. Which state has celebrated Rythu Dinotsavam (Farmers’ Day) on July 8 2020? 8 िुलाई 2020 िो किस राज्य ने रायतु कदनोत्सिम (किसान कदिस) मनाया है? (a) Tamil Nadu / तवमलनाडु (b) Karnataka / कनााटक (c) Andhra Pradesh / आंध्र प्रदेि (d) Kerala / केरल (e) Odisha / ओवडिा Ans.68.(c) Exp. The state of Andhra Pradesh is celebrating July 8 as Rythu Dinotsavam (Farmers’ Day) as it marks the birth anniversary of YS Rajasekhara Reddy, the 14th chief minister of Andhra Pradesh who served from 2004 to 2009. On the first day of his term in 2004, YSR Reddy provided free electricity to farmers in a campaign project. YSR was a four-time Member of Parliament and a five-time MLA from the Pulivendula constituency. Andhra Pradesh government led by late YSR’s son Jagan Mohan Reddy issued a government order last year designating July 8 as the Farmer’s Day in the state.
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Q.69. How much amount has been allocated by the government of India for FY20-21 to Goa for Jal Jeevan Mission? िारत सरिार द्वारा कित्त िर्ष 20 -21 िे कलए गोिा िो िल िीिन कमशन िे कलए कितनी ?कटत िी गई हैﴂराकश आि (a) Rs 12.40 crore / 12.40 करोड़ 셁 (b) Rs 23.75 crore / 23.75 करोड़ 셁 (c) Rs 35.50 crore / 35.50 करोड़ 셁 (d) Rs 42.65 crore / 42.65 करोड़ 셁 (e) Rs 50.70 crore / 50.70 करोड़ 셁 Ans.69.(a) Exp. Goa is planning 100% FHTCs to all rural households by 2021. Out of 2.6 lakh households in the State, 2.29 lakh households have already been provided with household tap connection (FHTC). In a meeting chaired by Secretary, Drinking Water & Sanitation, Goa presented the Annual Action Plan for implementation of JJM for 2020-21, wherein Chief Secretary, Goa assured of providing 100% tap connections by 2021 and by doing so, Goa will be one of first few States to achieve the feat and become 100% ‘Har Ghar Jal’ State. The fund allocation to Goa in 2020-21 has been increased from Rs. 3.08 Crore to Rs. 12.40 Crore.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.70. Which of the following state has received Rs 326.20 Crore funds from Central Govt for FY21 under Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) to provide tap connections to all rural households by 2022? िो नल ﴂकनम्नकलस्वित में से किस राज्य ने 2022 ति सिी ग्रामीण पररिारो िनेक्शन प्रदान िरने िे कलए िल िीिन कमशन (JJM) िे तहत कित्त िर्ष 2021 िे कलए िेंद्रीय सरिार से 326.20 िरोड़ 셁पये प्राप्त किएहℂ? (a) Telangana / तेलंगाना (b) Assam / असम (c) Jammu & Kashmir / जम्मू & क ीर (d) Odisha / ओवडिा (e) Himachal Pradesh / व माचल प्रदेि Ans.70.(e) Exp. Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh (HP) Jairam Thakur, the Union Government allocated Rs. 326.20 Crore for the effective implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in Himachal Pradesh for FY 2020- 21. Including the state’s share the total funds available for providing Functional Household Tap Connection (FHTC) is Rs. 371 Crore. Himachal Pradesh is planning 100% coverage by August, 2022, ahead of national goal by 2024.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.71. New Building of Indian Agricultural research Institute (IARI), Jharkhand has been named after which of the following persons? ि िा नया ििन कनम्नकलस्वित मेंﴂर्ान (IARI), झारिﴂधान सﴂिारतीय िृकर् अनुस से किस व्यस्वक्त िे नाम पर रिा गयाहै? (a) Shyama Prasad Mukherjee / ामा प्रसाद मुख़जी (b) Atal Bihari Vajpayee / अटल वब ारी िाजपेयी (c) Birsa Munda / वबरसा मुंडा (d) Manohar Parrikar / मनो र परराकर (e) Sushma swaraj / सुषमा स्वराज Ans.71.(a) Exp. The new administrative and academic building of the Indian Agricultural research Institute (IARI), at Gouria Karma in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand is named after Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee the founder of Bharatiya Jan Sangh, on the event of his birth anniversary.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.72. With which country’s Coast Guard, Indian Coast Guard has signed an MoU to boost maritime relations? िो ﴂधोﴂबﴂकिस देश िे तटरक्षि बल िे सार् िारतीय तटरक्षि बल ने समुद्रीस बढािा देने िे कलए एि समझौता ज्ञापन पर हस्ताक्षर किएहℂ? (a) Indonesia / इंडोनेश्चशया (b) Switzerland / क्सस्वट्जरलैंड (c) Malaysia / मलेविया (d) Philippines / वफलीपींस (e) Myanmar / म्ांमार Ans.72.(a) Exp. Comprehensive strategic partnership between India and Indonesia, a MoU has been signed between the Indian Coast Guard and Indonesia Coast Guard. Aims: This will enhance collaborative and cooperative engagements in the domains of maritime law enforcement, maritime search and rescue and marine pollution response. This is likely to entail exchange of information towards combating transnational maritime crimes, facilitation of coordinated search and rescue operations at sea and conduct of capacity and capability building activities
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.73. Which of the following Payments bank has launched 'Bhavishya' savings account for minors aged between 10-18 years? िे कलए ﴂकनम्नकलस्वित में से किस पेमेंट बℂि ने10-18 िर्ष िी आयु िे नाबाकलगो 'िकिष्य' बचत िाता लॉन्च किया है? (a) Paytm Payments Bank / पेटीएम पेमेंट्स बैंक (b) Airtel Payments Bank / एयरटेल पेमेंट्स बैंक (c) Fino Payments Bank / वफनो पेमेंट्स बैंक (d) India Post Payments Bank / इंवडया पोस्ट् पेमेंट्स बैंक (e) Jio Payments Bank / वजओ पेमेंट्स बैंक Ans.73.(c) Exp. Fino Payments Bank Limited on 7th July announced the launch of a savings account scheme for minors aged between 10-18 years. 'Bhavishya', a subscription-based savings account, can be opened by paying a nominal amount. The bank will initially introduce the Bhavishya savings account in UP, Bihar, and MP and gradually in other states.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.74. Which of the following bank has partnered with Star Health Insurance to provide health insurance products to its customers? िो िास्थ्य बीमा उत्पादप्रदान िरने ﴂकनम्नकलस्वित में से किस बℂि ने अपने ग्राहिो ?ोरेंस िे सार् िागीदारी िी है ﴂिे कलए स्टार हेल्थ इ (a) Karur Vysya Bank / क셂र वैश्य बℂक (b) Punjab National Bank / पंजाब नेिनल बैंक (c) Karnataka Bank / कनााटक बैंक (d) Saraswat Cooperative Bank / सारस्वत सहकारी बℂक (e) Kotak Mahindra Bank / कोटक मश्चहंद्रा बℂक Ans.74.(a) Exp. The Karur Vysya Bank (KVB) on 6th July announced it has entered into a tie- up with Star Health and Allied Insurance to provide health insurance products to its customers. By the agreement, all the health insurance products of Star Health & Allied Insurance will be made available through all 780 branches of the Tamil Nadu- based bank. they will provide both cost effective insurance products and quick settlement of claims to our customers,Bank said.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.75. Which country’s withdrawal from WHO in July 2021 has been announced by United Nations? युक्त राष्ट्र द्वारा िीﴂिुलाई 2021 में WHO से किस देश िी िापसी िी घोर्णा स गई है? (a) Russia / 셂स (b) Japan / जापान (c) UK / वब्रटेन (d) USA / यू.एस.ए. (e) Germany / जमानी Ans.75.(d) Exp. The United States will leave the World Health Organisation (WHO) on July 6, 2021, the United Nations said on 8th July, after receiving notification of the decision by President Donald Trump, who has accused the agency of becoming a puppet for China during the coronavirus pandemic. Trump, who announced the decision over a month ago, has to give one-year notice of the U.S. withdrawal from the Geneva-based body and pay all Washington’s dues under a 1948 joint resolution of the U.S. Congress. The United States currently owes the WHO more than $200 million in assessed contributions, according to the WHO website.
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Q.76 What was the rank of India in JLL’s latest Global Real Estate Transparency Index (GRETI)? िेक्स (GRETI) में िारत िा रℂि क्याﴂसपेरेंसी इﴂJLL िे निीनतम ग्लोबल ररयल एस्टेट टरा र्ा? (a) 26 (b) 34 (c) 66 (d) 78 (e) 117 Ans.76.(b) Exp. India’s real estate industry has registered one of the largest improvements globally and regionally in JLL and LaSalle’s biennial Global Real Estate Transparency Index (GRETI). The country ranks 34th globally on the index, with higher levels of transparency observed in India due to regulatory reforms, enhanced market data and sustainability initiatives. This improvement is led by the progress in the country’s REIT framework attracting greater interest from institutional investors. India has also edged into the top 20 for Sustainability Transparency through the active role of organizations like the Indian Green Building Council and Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment. United Kingdom (UK) has topped the list followed by United States, Australia.
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Q.77. Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has adopted a new identity on its 100-year milestone at Olympic Games. In which year IOA was founded? में अपने 100 साल िे मील िे पत्थर पर ﴂकपि िेलोﴂघ (IOA) ने ओलﴂकपि सﴂिारतीय ओल एि नई पहचान अपनाई है। IOA िी र्ापना किस िर्ष में ई र्ी? (a) 1919 (b) 1927 (c) 1935 (d) 1948 (e) 1956 Ans.77.(b) Exp. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on 6th June adopted a new branding and visual identity, including an institutional and a commercial logo, to celebrate a century of participation of the country’s athletes at the Summer Olympics. The IOA said the decision to adopt a new identity was taken “on the occasion marking 100 years of participation of Indian athletes at the Olympic Games, the new identity celebrates a century of passionate work, and contribution of the athletes and officials from across the nation in building Team India.” About IOA: Founded: 1927 President: Dr. Narinder Dhruv Batra Secretary General: Rajeev Mehta
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.78. Who has been ranked no.1 in the men’s 52kg weight category as per the latest rankings released by the Amateur Indian Boxing Association (AIBA)? ग िेﴂग एसोकसएशन (AIBA) द्वारा िारी निीनतम रℂकिﴂकियन बॉस्वक्सﴂएमेच्योर इ ?बर 1 पर रिा गया हैﴂिे 52 किग्रा िार िगष में किसे न ﴂअनुसार पु셁र्ो (a) Manish Kaushik / मनीष कौविक (b) Amit Panghal / अवमत पंघाल (c) Shiva Thapa / वििा थापा (d) Vijender Singh / विजेंदर वसं (e) Bajrang Punia / बजरंग पुवनया Ans.78.(b) Exp. The International Boxing Association (AIBA) has released the world rankings 2020 for women’s and men’s boxing. Amit Phangal has been ranked no.1 in the men’s 52kg weight category as per the latest rankings released by the Amateur Indian Boxing Association (AIBA). Manju Rani secured the second spot in the women’s 48kg category. Mary Kom was placed at the third spot in her 51kg category.
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Q.79. Who among the following has been appointed as member of Central Government’s Expert Committee on Science and Technology Policy? कनम्नकलस्वित में से किसे किज्ञान और प्रौद्योकगिी नीकत पर िेंद्र सरिार िीकिशेर्ज्ञसकमकत िे सदस्य िे 셂प में कनयुक्त किया गया है? (a) Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw / वकरण मजूमदार-िॉ (b) Arun Suresh Chandavarkar / अ셁ण सुरेि चंदािरकर (c) Dilip Shanghvi / वदलीप िांघिी (d) Indra Nooyi / इंद्रा नूयी (e) Sijo Kuruvilla George / वसजो कु셁विला जॉजा Ans.79.(e) Exp. The founding CEO of Startup Village and founder of Re-think Foundation, Sijo Kuruvilla George, has been selected as member of Central Government’s Expert Committee on Science and Technology Policy. It was the Department of Science and Technology and Principal Scientific Advisor of the Union government that formulated the Science, Technology and Innovation Policy 2020 (STIP 2020). The expert committee team is tasked with updating the existing 2013 policy with a thrust to be given to scientific innovations. The Centre is also considering innovative policy changes in the area of entrepreneurship by including space, health, and atomic physics sectors.
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Q.80. Which state has become the First State in India to Use Space Technology & Artificial Intelligence for Safeguarding Government Lands? िौन सा राज्य सरिारी िूकम िी सुरक्षा िे कलए स्पेस टेक्नोलॉिी और आकटषकिकशयल ?टेकलिेंस िा उपयोग िरने िाला िारत िा पहला राज्य बन गया हैﴂइ (a) Telangana / तेलंगाना (b) Odisha / ओवडिा (c) Karnataka / कनााटक (d) Assam / असम (e) Uttarakhand / उत्तराखंड Ans.80.(b) Exp. Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on July 8 launched Bhubaneshwar Land Use Intelligence System (BLUIS) to monitor changes in all the government lands in Bhubaneshwar. The web and a mobile-based solution is the flagship development of the Public Grievances Department and General Administration and will help the state government in monitoring changes in government property by leveraging high-resolution satellite imagery. Odisha has become the first state in the country to tap artificial intelligence (AI) and space technology for safeguarding the government land. Note: About Odisha Capital: Bhubaneswar Governor: Ganeshi Lal Chief minister: Naveen Patnaik
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Q.81. Which country has become the first country in the World Health Organisation's South-East Asia region to eliminate both measles and rubella ahead of a 2023 target? िो ित्म िरनेिाला िौन सा देश किश्व ﴂिे लक्ष्य सेपहले िसरा और 셂बेला दोनो 2023 ?गठन दकक्षण - पूिष एकशया क्षेत्र में पहला देश बन गया हैﴂिास्थ्य स (a) Sri Lanka / श्री लंका (b) Maldives / मालदीि (c) Thailand / थाईलैंड (d) Vietnam / वियतनाम (e) Both a & b / ए और बी दोनों Ans.81.(e) Exp. Sri Lanka and Maldives have become the first two countries in the World Health Organisation's South-East Asia region to eliminate both measles and rubella ahead of a 2023 target, the UN health agency announced 8th July. "This success is encouraging and demonstrates the importance of joint efforts in combating diseases as the world grapples with the coronavirus," WHO South-East Asia regional director Poonam Khetrapal Singh. Note: About WHO Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland Founded: 7 April 1948 Chief: Tedros Adhanom
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.82. In which language AIR will broadcast its first-ever 'News Magazine' programme? आिाशिाणी(AIR) किस िार्ा में अपना पहला ‘समाचार पकत्रिा’ िायषिम प्रसाररत िरेगी? (a) Hindi / व न्दी (b) English / अंग्रेजी (c) Sanskrit / संस्कृत (d) Marathi / मराठी (e) Kannada / कन्नड़ Ans.82.(c) Exp. The All India Radio (AIR) will broadcast its first- ever 'News Magazine' programme in Sanskrit on 4th July which will have news from the world of Sanskrit and prominent developments of the week. The programme titled, 'Sanskrit Saptahiki', will air from Saturday onwards and will be of 20 minutes duration. It can be heard on All India Radio FM News Channel (100.1 MHz frequency) every Saturday with a repeat broadcast on 5th July.
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Q.83. With which of the following organization a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed by SEBI for data exchange between the two organizations? िे बीच िेटा किकनमय ﴂगठनोﴂगठन िे सार् सेबी (SEBI) द्वारा सﴂकनम्नकलस्वित में से किस स िे कलए एि समझौता ज्ञापन (MoU) पर हस्ताक्षर किए गए हℂ? (a) Central Board of Direct Taxes / केन्द्रीय प्रत्यि करबोडा (b) Directorate of Revenue Intelligence / राजस्व खुवफया वनदेिालय (c) Reserve Bank of India / भारतीय ररजिा बैंक (d) Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs / केंद्रीय अप्रत्यि कर और सीमा िुल्क बोडा (e) Directorate general of foreign trade / विदेि व्यापार म ावनदेिालय Ans.83.(a) Exp. A formal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on 8th July between the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for data exchange between the two organizations. The MoU will facilitate the sharing of data and information between SEBI and CBDT on an automatic and regular basis. A Data Exchange Steering Group has also been constituted for the initiative, which will meet periodically to review the data exchange status and take steps to further improve the effectiveness of the data sharing mechanism.
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Q.84. Capital infusion of how much amount for three public sector general insurance companies (OICL, NICL, UIICL) has been approved by cabinet? OICL, NICL, UIICL) िो कितनी राकश) ﴂपकनयोﴂतीन सािषिकनि क्षेत्र िी सामा बीमा ि ?िीगत लाि िैकबनेट द्वारा िीिृत किया गया हैﴂिा पू (a) Rs 11000 crores / 11000 करोड़ 셁 (b) Rs 12450 crores / 12450 करोड़ 셁 (c) Rs 15000 crores / 15000 करोड़ 셁 (d) Rs 21000 crores / 21000 करोड़ 셁 (e) Rs 23550 crores / 23550 करोड़ 셁 Ans.84.(b) Exp. The Union Cabinet on 8th July approved capital infusion of Rs 12,450 crore for three public sector general insurance companies namely Oriental Insurance Company Ltd, National Insurance Company Ltd & United India Insurance Company Ltd (including Rs 25,00 crore infused in FY 2019-20). Out of the total infusion, Rs3,475 crore will be released immediately; while the balance Rs 6475 crore will be infused later. Cabinet also approved an increase in the authorised share capital of NICL to Rs 7,500 crore and that of UIICL and OlCL to Rs 5,000 crore respectively to give effect to the capital infusion. The government is reportedly also planning a merger and listing of these companies.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.85. For how much amount UltraTech's Subsidiary Krishna Holdings will sell its entire 92.5% stake in Chinese cement firm Shandong Binani Rongan Cement? ग्स कितनी राकश िे कलए चीनी सीमेंटﴂअल्ट्राटेि िी सस्विकियरी िृष्णा होस्वड ?गन सीमेंट में अपनी पूरी 92.5% कहस्सेदारी बेचेगीﴂग कबनानी रोﴂिमष शेिो (a) $89 million / $ 89 वमवलयन (b) $102 million / $ 102 वमवलयन (c) $129 million / $ 129 वमवलयन (d) $185 million / $ 185 वमवलयन (e) $207 million / $ 207 वमवलयन Ans.85.(c) Exp. Krishna Holdings, a subsidiary of UltraTech Nathdwara Cement, will sell its entire 92.5 per cent stake in China's Shandong Binani Rongan Cement for around $129 million. UltraTech Nathdwara Cement is a subsidiary of the UltraTech Cement.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.86. Who is the author of the book titled “Mahaveer: The Soldier Who Never Died”? "महािीर: द सोल्जर नेिर िायि" नामि पुस्ति िे लेिि िौन हℂ? (a) A.K. Srikumar / ए.के. श्रीकुमार (b) Rupa Srikumar / 셂पा श्रीकु मार (c) Rao Srikumar / राि श्रीकुमार (d) Both a & b / a और b दोनों (e) Both b & c / b और c दोनों Ans.86.(d) Exp. The book, titled ‘Mahaveer: The Soldier who never died’ is authored by award winning author A.K. Srikumar and his wife, Rupa Srikumar. The book is a patriotic story about the courage and selfless love of Jaswant Singh Rawat who is one of the legendary Garhwali soldiers fought in Indo-Chinese battle of Nuranang in 1962. The book is published by Rupa Publications and represented by The Book Bakers.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.87. Who has been signed as the brand ambassador of Luxury Ride? ?बेसिर िे 셂प में किसे हस्ताक्षररत किया गयाहैﴂि एﴂलक्जज़री राइि िे ब्ा (a) Jadav Payeng / जादि पायेंग (b) Armaan Malik / अरमान मवलक (c) Vineet Arora / विनीत अरोरा (d) Sukhbir Singh / सुखबीर वसं (e) Sonu Sood / सोनू सूद Ans.87.(d) Exp. Luxury Ride signs Sukhbir Singh as brand ambassador. Luxury Ride, the chain of pre-owned, multi-brand luxury car showrooms, has signed singer Sukhbir Singh as its brand ambassador. Note: List of some Important brand ambassador Anti-doping brand ambassador- Suniel Shetty PUMA brand ambassador- Sunil Chhetri, Kareen Kapoor khan Pepsi’s brand ambassador- Salman Khan Mastercard -M. S Dhoni New Ambassador for World Wildlife Fund (WWF)-Viswanathan Anand JSW Cement: Sourav Ganguly & Sunil Chhetri
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.88. Susheel Gowda has died by suicide. He was an ______. सुशील गौड़ा िी आत्महत्या से मौत हो गई है। िह एि______र्े। (a) Actor / अवभनेता (b) Stuntman / स्ट्ंटमैन (c) Director / वनदेिक (d) Musician / संगीतकार (e) Producer / वनमााता Ans.88.(a) Exp. Actor and fitness trainer Susheel Gowda has died by suicide in his hometown Mandya in Karnataka. “Susheel Gowda took his own life in his house located in Induvalu, Mandya. His mortal remains have been handed over to the family after post-mortem. An investigation is now underway,” K Parashuram, Mandya Superintendent of Police.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.89. Jagdeep has passed away recently. He was an ______. िगदीप िा हाल ही में कनधन हो गया है। िह एि ______र्े। (a) Politician / राजनीवतज्ञ (b) Journalist / पत्रकार (c) Actor / अवभनेता (d) Environmentalist / पयाािरण िादी (e) Classical singer / िास्त्रीय गायक Ans.89.(c) Exp. Veteran Actor-comedian Jagdeep, best known for his role as Soorma Bhopali in "Sholay", died on Wednesday at his residence. He was 81. The actor, real name Syed Ishtiaq Ahmed Jafri, was not keeping well. "He passed away at his residence in Bandra.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.90. Which state has launched the campaign 'Pure for Sure' to ensure purity of milk dairy products? िी शुिता सुकनकित िरने िे कलए किस राज्य ने 'प्योर िॉर ﴂ दुग्ध िेयरी उत्पादो ोर' अकियान शु셂 किया है? (a) Andhra Pradesh / आंध्र प्रदेि (b) Rajasthan / राजथान (c) Uttar Pradesh / उत्तर प्रदेि (d) Assam / असम (e) Haryana / ररयाणा Ans.90.(b) Exp. A week-long campaign has been launched in Rajasthan to ensure purity of milk and its products. Samples of milk and dairy products will be collected under the campaign 'Pure for Sure' from July 8-July 14. All the necessary equipments and facilities are being provided to all the food safety officers.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.91. Which state has so far raised ₹30,500 crore in the fiscal 2020- 21 and has topped market borrowings among States in the country? किस राज्य ने कित्त िर्ष 2020-21 में अब ति 30,500 िरोड़ 셁पये िुटाए हℂ और ?िे बीच बािार उधार में सबसे ऊपर है ﴂदेश में राज्यो (a) Telangana / तेलंगाना (b) Odisha / ओवडिा (c) Andhra Pradesh / आंध्र प्रदेि (d) Tamil Nadu / तवमल नाडू (e) Karnataka / कनााटक Ans.91.(d) Exp. Tamil Nadu has so far raised ₹30,500 crore in the fiscal 2020-21 and has topped market borrowings among States in the country. Tamil Nadu has accounted for 17% of the borrowings done through the issue of bonds, known as state development loans, according to data from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). With borrowings of ₹25,500 crore, Maharashtra accounted for 14%, followed by Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh at 9% each (₹17,000 crore), as per the data.
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Q.92. What was the rank of India for cancer preparedness among 10 Asia- Pacific countries according to the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) report on "Cancer preparedness in Asia-Pacific: Progress towards universal cancer control"? त्रण िी कदशा में प्रगकत" परﴂत में िℂसर िी तैयारी: सािषिौकमि िℂसर कनयﴂएकशया-प्रशा" िे बीच ﴂत देशोﴂटेकलिेंस यूकनट (EIU) िी ररपोटष िे अनुसार 10 एकशया-प्रशाﴂइिोनॉकमस्ट इ िℂसर िी तैयारी िे कलए िारत िी रℂि क्या र्ी? (a) 1 (b) 3 (c) 5 (d) 6 (e) 8 Ans.92.(e) Exp. India has been ranked eighth for cancer preparedness among 10 Asia-Pacific countries, according to a new report. The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) report on "Cancer preparedness in Asia-Pacific: Progress towards universal cancer control", sponsored by Roche, examines the findings from the EIU's Index of Cancer Preparedness. Australia (Top) "India ranks eighth for cancer preparedness in the region with an overall score of 51.6 out of 100, below the regional average of 66.5, while Australia (Top) (92.4), South Korea (83.4) and Malaysia (80.3) lead the region. The report ranked only Vietnam (44.5) and the Philippines (42.6) after India.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.93. Who is the head of the panel formed by IRDAI on ‘Indian Pandemic Risk Pool’? 'िारतीय महामारी िोस्विम पूल' पर IRDAI द्वारा गकठत पैनल िे प्रमुि िौन हℂ? (a) Shekhar C. Mande / िेखर सी मंडे (b) Balram Bhargava / बलराम भागाि (c) Suresh Mathur / सुरेि माथुर (d) Neerabh Kumar Prasad / वनरभ कुमार प्रसाद (e) D.B. Shekatkar / डी बी िेकाटकर Ans.93.(c) Exp. The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has formed a working group to examine the feasibility of ‘Pandemic Risk Pool’ “The Covid-19 pandemic, which started as a public health crisis, has led to a significant disruption in the economic activity mainly due to measures taken to stop the spread of the disease,” TL Alamelu, Member, Non-Life, Irdai, said in an order. Suresh Mathur, Executive Director, Irdai, will be the Chairman for the 9-member working group with industry representatives as members.
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Q.94. Which of the following country’s NGO has received ‘Development Marketplace Award’ from World Bank Group and SVRI? कनम्नकलस्वित में से किस देश िेNGO िो किश्व बℂि समूह और SVRI से ‘िेिलपमेंट मािेटप्ेस अिािष’ प्राप्त आ है? (a) Nepal / नेपाल (b) Myanmar / म्ांमार (c) Afghanistan / अफ़ग़ावनस्तान (d) Cambodia / कंबोवडया (e) Bhutan / भूटान Ans.94.(d) Exp. The World Bank Group and the Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI) have partnered to address this global pandemic by launching the Development Marketplace to Address Gender-Based Violence. The Development Marketplace awards teams from around the world with funds to support evidence-based research, interventions, and other activities related to GBV prevention and response. A WhatsApp chatline named ‘SMARTgirl Chatline’ was implemented by a Research Team from Cambodian NGO- KHANA Centre for Population Health Research. The ‘Smartgirl Chatline’ offered 24 hours response and support against gender-based violence to female entertainment workers in Cambodia.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.95. Which country’s Amazonia-1 satellite onboard PSLV will be launched by ISRO in August 2020? अगस्त 2020 में ISRO द्वारा PSLV पर किस देश िे अमेिोकनया -1 उपग्रह िो लॉन्च किया िाएगा? (a) Belgium / बेक्सियम (b) Qatar / क़तर (c) Denmark / डेनमाका (d) Bahrain / बहरीन (e) Brazil / ब्राज़ील Ans.95.(e) Exp. The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is all set to launch Brazil’s Amazonia- 1 satellite in August 2020 onboard The Polar Satellite Launch vehicle (PSLV). However, there is no confirmed date yet and the launch will be dependent on ISRO’s schedule. The Brazilian satellite has been locally designed and tested in Brazil. It will be the first satellite for Earth observation, it will also be primary payload and will not be a hitchhiking satellite. Benefit: The Amazonia-1 satellite which PSLV will launch will help in monitoring and observing the deforestation of the Amazon region.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.96. Name the CEO of Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) who has resigned recently. ने हाल हीﴂटरोल बोिष (BCCI) िे सीईओ िा नाम बताइए किꅍोﴂिारतीय कििेट ि में इस्तीिा कदया है। (a) Shashank Manohar / ििांक मनो र (b) Rahul Johri / राल जो री (c) Jay Shah / जय िा (d) Manu Sawhney / मनु साव्हने (e) Mahim Verma / मव म िमाा Ans.96.(b) Exp. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has accepted its chief executive officer (CEO) Rahul Johri’s resignation and he has been asked to leave office with immediate effect. Johri had tendered his resignation to BCCI secretary Jay Shah a few months ago and his tenure was supposed to end in April. However, the board decided to give him an interim extension. Johri has been BCCI’s first CEO, appointed in 2016. “His resignation was accepted on 9th July. He had officially handed his resignation some time ago but due to Covid-19, the board didn’t take a decision as BCCI wondered how he would find a job in these times.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.97. Mukesh Ambani has become now the world’s ______richest person. बानी अब दुकनया िे ______सबसे अमीर व्यस्वक्त बन गए हℂ।ﴂमुिे श अ (a) 9th (b) 8th (c) 7th (d) 6th (e) 5th Ans.97.(c) Exp. India’s richest man Mukesh Ambani is now the world’s seventh richest, overtaking the likes of Warren Buffet, and Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin. Ambani, 63, who is the only Asian to make it in the list of Top 10 richest people in the world, has seen his net worth jump to $69.9 billion, according to Forbes.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.98. Which of the following organization’s building has received EU Green Building Leadership Award 2020? ग लीिरकशप अिािषﴂगठन िे ििन िोEU ग्रीन कबस्वडﴂकनम्नकलस्वित में से किस स 2020 प्राप्त आ है? (a) International Olympic Committee / अंतरााष्ट्र ीय ओलंवपक सवमवत (b) National Aeronautics and Space Administration / राष्ट्र ीय िैमावनकी एिं अन्तररि प्रिासन (c) Indian Space Research Organisation / भारतीय अंतररि अनुसंधान संगठन (d) Board of Control for Cricket in India / भारतीय वक्रकेट कंटरोल बोडा (e) United Nations Children's Fund / संयुक्त राष्ट्र बाल वनवध Ans.98.(a) Exp. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has received another distinction for Olympic House. The IOC’s new headquarters in Lausanne has been awarded the European 2020 US Green Building Council (USGBC) Leadership Award. Olympic House, which also holds the rigorous LEED Platinum certification, is one of the most sustainable buildings in the world.
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Q.99. Nadaun Police Station ranked as one of best Police Stations of India. In which state it is situated? में से एि िे 셂पमें ﴂनदौन पुकलस स्टेशन िो िारत िे सिषश्रेि पुकलस स्टेशनो र्ान कदया गया है। यह किस राज्य में स्वर्त है? (a) Telangana / तेलंगाना (b) Assam / असम (c) Jammu & Kashmir / जम्मू & क ीर (d) Himachal Pradesh / व माचल प्रदेि (e) Odisha / ओवडिा Ans.99.(d) Exp. Nadaun Police Station ranked as one of best Police Stations of India. Nadaun Police Station of Hamirpur district in Himachal Pradesh has been ranked as one of the best Police Stations of the country. Certificate of Excellence was provided to this Police Station by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.100. India’s First State-Level ‘E-Lok Adalat’ has conducted by ______High Court. िारत िा पहला राज्य स्तरीय ‘ई-लोि अदालत’ ______हाई िोटष द्वारा आयोकित किया गया। (a) Chhattisgarh / छत्तीसगढ़ (b) Jharkhand / झारखंड (c) Maharashtra / म ाराष्ट्र (d) West Bengal / पविम बंगाल (e) Karnataka / कनााटक Ans.100.(a) Exp. Chhattisgarh has set a new milestone at the time of ongoing Covid-19 pandemic on 11th July with the state high court organizing nation's first state level e-Lok Adalat and disposing nearly 2270 cases by resolving cases through mutual agreement through video conferencing. Note: About Chhattisgarh Chief minister: Bhupesh Baghel Governor: Anusuiya Uikey Capitals: Bilaspur, Raipur
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Q.101. Which of the following organization has signed an agreement with the Qatar-based Education Above All (EAA) Foundation for Projects worth $100 million for quality Primary Education for Out-of-School Children? (गठन ने ितर-आधाररत "एिुिेशन एबि ऑल" (EAAﴂकनम्नकलस्वित में से किस स $िे कलए गुणित्ता प्रार्कमि कशक्षा िेकलए ﴂिेशन िे सार् आउट-ऑि-स्कूल ब楍ोﴂिाउ ?िे कलए एि समझौते पर हस्ताक्षर किए हℂ ﴂकमकलयन िी पररयोिनाओ 100 (a) World bank / विश्व बैंक (b) Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank / एवियन इन्फ्रास्ट्रक्चर इन्वेस्ट्मेंट बैंक (c) International Monetary fund / अंतरााष्ट्र ीय मुद्रा कोष (d) Asian Development Bank / एवियाई विकास बैंक (e) New Development Bank / न्यू डेिलपमेंट बैंक Ans.101.(d) Exp. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Qatar-based Education Above All (EAA) Foundation have signed an agreement to carry out $100 million in joint projects to put out- of-school and at-risk children into quality primary education. “The two organizations will implement projects in up to 10 countries to ensure that at least 320,000 out-of-school children, including refugees and internally displaced children, realize their right to a quality primary education.” The 10 countries initially selected for projects are Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, and Sri Lanka.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.102. Which country’s Battalion has won the annual “United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) Environment Award” for 2020? तररमﴂयुक्त राष्ट्र लेबनान अﴂकिस देश िी बटाकलयन ने 2020 िे कलए िाकर्षि "स बल (UNIFIL) पयाषिरण पुरस्कार" िीता है? (a) Pakistan / पावकस्तान (b) China / चीन (c) Bangladesh / बांग्लादेि (d) India / भारत (e) Afghanistan / अफ़ग़ावनस्तान Ans.102.(d) Exp. Indian battalion wins UNIFIL environment award. An Indian battalion stationed with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has won an environment award for a project that aims to decrease waste generation, reuse plastic, build green houses and compost pits.
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Q.103. Which country’s 2018 tiger census has set a new Guinness Record as largest camera-trap wildlife survey? किस देश िी 2018 िी बाघ िनगणना ने सबसे बड़ा िैमरा-टरैप ि िीि सिेक्षण िे 셂प में एि नया कगनीि ररिॉिष र्ाकपत किया है? (a) Russia / 셂स (b) India / भारत (c) England / इंग्लℂड (d) Indonesia / इंडोनेविया (e) Bangladesh / बांग्लादेि Ans.103.(b) Exp. India's tiger estimation for the year 2018 has entered the record books as it was awarded the Guinness World Record on 11th July for being the largest camera-trap wildlife survey. In 2018, India had as many as 2,967 tigers in the wild, with more than half of them in Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka, according to that year's tiger estimation report. The paired camera traps were placed at 26,760 different locations across 139 study sites, which generated approximately 35 million photos, including 76,523 tiger and 51,337 leopard photos.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.104. In which country World’s Emptiest Airport- Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is situated? तराषष्ट्र ीय हिाई अड्डा किसﴂकिश्व िा सबसे िाली हिाई अड्डा- मटाला रािपक्षे अ देश में स्वर्त है? (a) Nepal / नेपाल (b) Myanmar / म्ांमार (c) India / भारत (d) Sri Lanka / श्री लंका (e) Bhutan / भूटान Ans.104.(d) Exp. Prime Minister of Sri Lanka Mahinda Rajapaksa has informed that on the request of his Government the Indian Government has agreed to not form a joint venture company with Sri Lanka for running the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.105. Name the Tropical storm that has recently hit New Jersey. धीय तूिान िा नाम बताइए।ﴂिसी में हाल ही में आये उष्णिकटब ू (a) Wendy / िेंडी (b) Cindy / वसंडी (c) Fay / फे (d) Cristobal / वक्रस्ट्ोबल (e) Hanna / ान्ना Ans.105.(c) Exp. Tropical Storm Fay made landfall in New Jersey on 10th July amid heavy, lashing rains that closed beaches and flooded shore town streets, before weakening as it moved over New Jersey.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.107. Who is the head of the committee revamped by SEBI that advises the capital markets regulator on matters related to regulation and development of mutual fund industry? ि उद्योग िेﴂसेबी द्वारा पुनरीकक्षत सकमकत िे प्रमुि िौन हℂ िो ूचुअल ि िी बािार कनयामि िो सलाहﴂपर पू ﴂकधत मामलोﴂबﴂकिकनयमन और कििास से स देता है? (a) Amartya Sen / अमत्या सेन (b) Nachiket Mor / नवचकेत मोर (c) R Gandhi / आर गांधी (d) Tapan Ray / तपन रे (e) Usha Thorat / उषा थोराट Ans.107.(e) Exp. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has revamped its committee that advises the capital markets regulator on matters related to regulation and development of mutual fund industry. The 20-member advisory committee on mutual funds is headed Usha Thorat, former deputy governor of Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Earlier in 2013, the panel had 15 members and was headed by Janki Ballabh, former Chairman of SBI.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.108. Who is the head of the panel set up by WHO to review handling of COVID-19 pandemic? COVID-19 महामारी से कनपटने िी समीक्षा िरने िे कलए WHO द्वारा गकठत पैनल िा प्रमुि िौन है? (a) Ellen Johnson Sirleaf / एलेन जॉनसन सवलाफ़ (b) Helen Clark / ेलेन क्लाका (c) Jair Bolsonaro / जायर बोर्ल्नारो (d) Both a & b / ए और बी दोनों (e) Both B & c / बी और सी दोनों Ans.108.(d) Exp. The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced it is setting up an independent panel to review its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and the response by governments worldwide. The announcement on 9th July follows strong criticism by US President Donald Trump's administration, which accused the WHO of being "China-centric", and US formal notification on 7th July that it was withdrawing from the United Nations's agency in a year's time. Former New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark and former Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf have agreed to head the panel.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.109. Who has been named as the new officiating president of Hockey India? ?किया िे नए िायषिाहि अध्यक्ष िे 셂प में किसे नाकमत किया गया हैﴂहॉिी इ (a) Gyanendro Ningombam / ज्ञानेंद्रो वनंगोबम (b) Narinder Batra / नररंदर बत्रा (c) Thierry Weil / वथयरी िेइल (d) Paul Léautey / पॉल लेओटी (e) Mushtaque Ahmad / मुश्ताक अ मद Ans.109.(a) Exp. Former chief executive officer (CEO) of Manipur Hockey, Gyanendro Ningombam, has been named as the new officiating president of Hockey India by its Executive Board on 10th July. Following the resignation of Mohd Mushtaaque Ahmad as the president of the Hockey India in July citing personal and family commitments.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.110. Which state’s short documentary movie ‘Chi Lupo’ has won Dada Saheb Phalke award 2020? श्चकस राज्य की लघु डॉक्यूमᴂटरी श्चिल्म ‘ची लूपो’ ने दादा साहेब िाल्के पुरस्कार 2020 जीता है? (a) Meghalaya / मेघालय (b) Telangana / तेलंगाना (c) Arunachal Pradesh / अ셁णाचल प्रदेश (d) Tripura / श्चिपुरा (e) Rajasthan / राजथान Ans.110.(c) Exp. A short documentary movie Chi Lupo, which is based on the custom of honey hunting among the Sherdukpen tribe of West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh, won the best documentary award at the 10th Dada Saheb Phalke Film Festival, 2020 in New Delhi. Kezang D Thondok, an independent filmmaker, made the documentary. He hails from Rupa in West Kameng district and earlier worked as a crew member in the making of several regional films. However, Chi Lupo is his debut short documentary.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.111. Who is the author of the book titled ‘His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama: An Illustrated Biography’? 'कहि होलीनेस दी िोटीन्थ दलाई लामा: एन इलस्टरेटेि बायोग्रािी' नामि पुस्ति िे लेिि िौन हℂ? (a) Tenzin Gyatso / तेनवजन ग्यात्सो (b) Howard Cutler / ॉिडा कटलर (c) Tenzin Geyche Tethong / तेनवजन गीिे टेथॉन्फ्ग (d) Desmond Tutu / डेसमंड टूटू (e) Thubten Gyatso / थूबटेन ग्यात्सो Ans.111.(c) Exp. A book titled ‘His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama: An Illustrated Biography’ is authored by one of the Dalai Lama’s closest aides and advisor of over 40 year, Tenzin Geyche Tethong. The biography is a memorable portrait of the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso. The book is to be released in October 2020 and is published by Roli Books. On the 85th birth anniversary of the Dalai Lama, the cover of the book was announced by the publisher.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.112. National fish farmers Day is celebrated every year in India on ______. राष्ट्र ीय मछली किसान कदिस िारत में हर साल ______िो मनाया िाता है। (a) 7 July / 7 जुलाई (b) 8 July / 8 जुलाई (c) 9 July / 9 जुलाई (d) 10 July / 10 जुलाई (e) 11 July / 11 जुलाई Ans.112.(d) Exp. Government of India back in 2001 declared 10th July to be celebrated every year as ‘National Fish Farmers Day’. The initiative of celebrating the Day was first taken by Mumbai’s Central Institute of Fisheries Education.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.113. World Population Day is observed every year on ______. ा कदिस हर साल______िो मनाया िाता है। ﴂकिश्व िनस (a) 11 July / 11 जुलाई (b) 12 July / 12 जुलाई (c) 13 July / 13 जुलाई (d) 14 July / 14 जुलाई (e) 15 July / 15 जुलाई Ans.113.(a) Exp. World Population Day, which seeks to raise awareness of Global Population issues. The event was established by the Governing Council of the United Nation development Programme in 1989. It was inspired by the public interest in Five Billion Day on July 11, 1987. World Population Day aims to increase people's awareness on various population issues such as the importance of family planning, This year theme of World Population Day 2020: Putting the brakes on COVID-19: Safeguarding the health and rights of women and girls.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.114. Which state government will run 'Roko -Toko' campaign for those who do not wear masks? िे कलए "रोिो - टोिो" अकियान चलाएगी, िो ﴂिौन सी राज्य सरिार उन लोगो ?पहनते हℂ ﴂमास्क नही (a) Maharashtra / म ाराष्ट्र (b) West Bengal / पश्चिम बंगाल (c) Madhya Pradesh / मध्य प्रदेश (d) Gujarat / गुजरात (e) Haryana / हररयाणा Ans.114.(c) Exp. In Madhya Pradesh, the government will now run a Roko -Toko (रोको टोको) means stop and campaign for those who do not wear masks. As the Use of masks is mandatory in all public places in the state. Now selected voluntary organizations will provide masks to the people who do not wear masks in public places and will charge an amount of Rs 20 per mask from the concerned. Note: About MP Chief minister: Shivraj Singh Chouhan Capital: Bhopal Governor: Lalji Tandon
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.115. Which country has become the second-largest foreign investor in UK? िौन सा देश कब्टेन में दू सरा सबसे बड़ा किदेशी कनिेशि बन गया है? (a) Germany / जमानी (b) India / भारत (c) United States / संयुक्त राज्य अमेररका (d) Russia / 셂स (e) Brazil / ब्राज़ील Ans.115.(b) Exp. India invested in 120 projects and created 5,429 new jobs in the UK to become the second-largest source of foreign direct investment (FDI) after the US in 2019, according to new UK government figures. The Department for International Trade (DIT) inward investment statistics for 2019-2020 found India moving up from its previous third-largest spot, representing an overall 4 per cent FDI increase for the UK on 2018-2019 with 1,852 new inward investment projects in the 2019/2020 financial year The US remains the number one source of FDI for the UK, delivering 462 projects and 20,131 jobs, followed by India, Germany, France and China and Hong Kong.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.116. Which country’s two new assault rifles “Arad” and “Carmel” now set to be manufactured in India in Madhya Pradesh? किस देश िी दो नई असॉल्ट् राइिल्स "अरद" और "िामेल" अब मध्य प्रदेश में िारत में कनकमषत होने िाली हℂ? (a) Israel / इज़राइल (b) Afghanistan / अफगावनस्तान (c) Lebanon /लेबनान (d) Both a & b / दोनों ए और बी (e) Both b & c / बी और सी दोनों Ans.116.(a) Exp. In a boost to the fledgling domestic small arms industry, two latest Israeli assault rifles — the Arad and the Carmel — are set to be manufactured in India. The assault weapons are to be produced under the ‘Make in India’ initiative in Madhya Pradesh, where a plant had been set up in 2017 by Israel Weapons System (IWI) in a joint venture called PLR Systems.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.117. How much amount has been invested by Qualcomm Ventures in Jio Platforms for a 0.15% stake? िालिॉम िेंचसष द्वारा 0.15% कहस्सेदारी िे कलएJio प्ेटिॉमष में कितनी राकश िा कनिेश किया गया है? (a) ₹250 crore / ₹250 करोड़ (b) ₹300 crore / ₹300 करोड़ (c) ₹460 crore / ₹460 करोड़ (d) ₹505 crore / ₹505 करोड़ (e) ₹730 crore / ₹730 करोड़ Ans.17.(e) Exp. Qualcomm Ventures, the investment arm of Qualcomm Incorporated, will invest Rs 730 crore in Jio Platforms for a 0.15 % stake, the companies said in a joint statement on 12th July. This is the 12th investor to pick up a stake in Reliance Industries Ltd’ telecom and digital business in less than two months. Qualcomm Ventures' stake buy will take the total investments in Jio Platforms to Rs 1,18,318.45 crore for a combined 25.24 % holding.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.118. Which of the following company has announced India Digitization Fund through which Rs 75,000 crore will be invested? पनी ने िारत किकिटलीिरण िोर् िी घोर्णा िीहैﴂकनम्नकलस्वित में से किस ि किसिे माध्यम से 75,000 िरोड़ 셁पये िा कनिेश किया िाएगा? (a) Google / गूगल (b) Facebook / फेसबुक (c) Amazon / अमेज़न (d) Microsoft / माइक्रोसॉफ्ट (e) Apple / एप्पल Ans.118.(a) Exp. Google for India 2020 has thrown up a few surprises, with the company announcing a major Rs 75,000 crore fund for the upscaling of its digital India mission. At the online-only event, Google's CEO, Sundar Pichai, made the announcement of India Digitization Fund, which will see the company invest Rs 75,000 crore in India in 5-7 years. “Today, I’m excited to announce the Google for India Digitization Fund. Through this effort, we will invest 75,000 crore, or approximately $10 billion, into India over the next 5-7 years.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.119. Name the president of Poland who has won the election to secure another five-year term in office. ने िायाषलय में एि और पाुँच साल िेﴂपोलℂि िे राष्ट्र पकत िा नाम बताइए किꅍो िायषिाल िे कलए चुनाि िीता है (a) Lazarus Chakwera / लाजरस चकिेरा (b) Rafal Trzaskowski / रफाल टराजाकोव्स्स्की (c) Micheál Martin / वमिैल मावटान (d) Andrzej Duda / आंद्रेज दूदा (e) Kubatbek Boronov / कुबटबेक बोरोनोि Ans.119.(d) Exp. Poland’s incumbent President Andrzej Duda has won the presidential elections with a narrow margin, securing another five-year in office. Duda, aligned with the ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party, bagged 51.2% of the votes, while Rafal Trzaskowski from the main opposition center- right Civic Platform party secured 48.7%, the National Electoral Commission (PKW) announced with 99.97% of the votes counted.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.120. Which state’s Chief Minster has been honoured with Paul Harris Fellow recognition? ?त्री िो पॉल हैररस िेलो मा ता से स ाकनत किया गया हैﴂकिस राज्य िे मु म (a) Karnataka / कनााटक (b) Telangana / तेलंगाना (c) Odisha / ओवडिा (d) Tamil Nadu / तवमल नाडू (e) Andhra Pradesh / आंध्र प्रदेि Ans.120.(d) Exp. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami has been honored with Paul Harris Fellow recognition by Rotary Foundation of Rotary International having its headquarters at Chicago. Paul Harris Fellow usually honors people who make successful services to their people in providing drinking water, sanitation, disease prevention, environment, world peace, etc.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.121. Which company has won the prestigious CII-ITC Sustainability Award 2019? ?पनी ने प्रकतकित CII-ITC सस्टेनेकबकलटी अिािष 2019 िीता हैﴂकिस ि (a) Power Grid Corporation of India / पावर श्चिड कॉपोरेशन ऑि इंश्चडया (b) Indian Oil Corporation / इंवडयन ऑयल कॉपोरेिन (c) National Thermal Power Corporation Limited/ नेशनल थमाल पावर कॉपोरेशन श्चलश्चमटेड (d) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation / तेल और प्राकृवतक गैस वनगम (e) Bharat Petroleum / भारत पेटरोवलयम Ans.121.(c) Exp. National Thermal Power Corporation, NTPC Limited, a Central PSU under Ministry of Power has won the prestigious CII-ITC Sustainability Award 2019, under Outstanding Accomplishment in Corporate Excellence Category. The company has also received Commendation for Significant Achievement in the category of CSR. CII-ITC Sustainability Awards recognize and reward excellence in sustainability practices. It is considered to be the most credible platform for sustainability recognition in the country.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.122. Who has won the Styrian Grand Prix 2020? ?प्री 2020 किसने िीता है ﴂस्टाइररयन ग्रा (a) Max Verstappen / मैि िेरस्ट्ैपेन (b) Valtteri Bottas / िाल्टेरी बोटास (c) Charles Leclerc / चार्ल्ा लेक्लेर (d) Sebastian Vettel / सेबक्सस्ट्यन िेट्टेल (e) Lewis Hamilton / लुईस ैवमल्टन Ans.122.(e) Exp. Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes-Britain) has won the Styrian Grand Prix 2020 at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, Austria. Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes- Finland) finished second while Max Verstappen (Red Bull- Belgium) was third. It was the second race of the 2020 Formula One World Championship and the first running of the Styrian Grand Prix.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.123. Who is the author of the new book titled - "A Song of India"? ?किया" नामि नई पुस्ति िे लेिि िौन हℂﴂए सॉꅍग ऑि इ" (a) Sudha Murty / सुधा मूवता (b) Khushwant Singh / खुििंत वसं (c) George Orwell / जॉजा ओरिेल (d) JK Rowling / जे के रोिलींग (e) Ruskin Bond / रक्सस्कन बांड Ans.123.(e) Exp. A new book by beloved writer Ruskin Bond will shed light on his lesser known life before he became a successful author, publishers Puffin Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House India, announced on 11th July. The illustrated book - "A Song of India", scheduled to hit the stands on July 20, will mark the 70th year of Bond's literary career.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.124. Which state’s Mukhyamantri Darpan Portal and mobile app has got "Elites Excellence Awards-2020" by IT institution Elites Technomedia? र्ानﴂत्री दपषण पोटषल और मोबाइल ऐप िो आई टी सﴂकिस राज्य िे मु एलाइट्स टेक्नोकमकिया द्वारा "एलाइट्स एक्सीलेंसअिाि्षस -2020" कमला है? (a) West Bengal / पविम बंगाल (b) Jharkhand / झारखंड (c) Maharashtra / म ाराष्ट्र (d) Chhattisgarh / छत्तीसगढ़ (e) Karnataka / कनााटक Ans.124.(d) Exp. The Mukhyamantri Darpan and mobile App which contains the details of all the flagship schemes of the Chhattisgarh government including the ambitious 'Suraji Gaon Yojna' has been awarded "Elites Excellence Awards-2020" at the national level. The state of Chhattisgarh has been awarded this honour by the country's prestigious IT institution Elites Technomedia under the 'Digital India initiative'.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.125. FICCI in its Economic Outlook Survey has projected India's annual median GDP growth for 2020-21 at ______. अपने आकर्षि आउटलुि सिेक्षण में किक्की 2020-21 िे कलए िारत िी िाकर्षि औसत िीिीपी िृस्वि िा अनुमान ने ______पर लगाया है। (a) -2.0% (b) -2.5% (c) -3.6% (d) -3.9% (e) -4.5% Ans.125.(e) Exp. Industry body FICCI on 12th July said its Economic Outlook Survey has projected the country's annual median GDP growth for 2020-21 at (-) 4.5 per cent. With the rapid spread of COVID-19 pandemic manifesting into an economic and healthcare crisis globally, the latest forecast marks a sharp downward revision from the growth estimate of 5.5 per cent reported in the January 2020 survey.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.126. Which country is India's top trading partner in 2019-20, according to commerce ministry? त्रालय िे अनुसार, 2019 - 20 में िौन सा देश िारत िा शीर्षﴂिाकणज्य म व्यापाररि िागीदार है? (a) Australia / ऑस्ट्रेवलया (b) France / रांस (c) England / इंग्लैंड (d) Spain / स्पेन (e) USA / यू.एस.ए. Ans.126.(e) Exp. The US remained India's top trading partner for the second consecutive fiscal in 2019-20, which shows increasing economic ties between the two countries. According to the data of the commerce ministry, in 2019-20, the bilateral trade between the US and India stood at USD 88.75 billion as against USD 87.96 billion in 2018-19.
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Q.127. With which bank Visa has partnered for Visa Secure to the bank’s cardholders for e-commerce? िे कलए "िीज़ा ﴂकिस बℂि िे सार्, िीज़ा ने ई-िॉमसष िे कलए बℂि िे िािषधारिो कसक्योर" िे कलए िागीदारी िी है? (a) Federal Bank / फेडरल बैंक (b) RBL Bank / आरबीएल बैंक (c) Yes Bank / यस बैंक (d) ICICI Bank / आईसीआईसीआई बैंक (e) Axis Bank / एक्सिस बैंक Ans.127.(a) Exp. Visa has announced its partnership with Federal Bank to roll out Visa Secure to the bank’s cardholders. Visa Secure is a global authentication program that uses the latest standards of the EMV 3DS (3D Secure) protocol. Besides providing additional layers of authentication for issuers and merchants to combat online frauds, the upgraded technology provides a quicker and frictionless checkout experience to consumers.
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Q.128. Which organization has signed a memorandum of understanding with the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) to access the centralised online “Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems (CCTNS)” database on FIRs and stolen vehicles, that links around 14,000 police stations? पर ﴂगठन ने राष्ट्रीय अपराध ररिॉिष ब्यूरो (NCRB) िे सार् एिआईआर और चुराए गए िाहनोﴂकिस स ि कसस्टम्स (CCTNS)" िेटाबेस तिﴂग नेटििष एﴂि किकमनल टरैकिﴂिेंद्रीिृत ऑनलाइन "िाइम ए ?से िुड़ा आ है ﴂपुँचने िे कलए एि समझौता ज्ञापन पर हस्ताक्षर कियाहै, िो 14,000 रेलिे स्टेशनो (a) Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) / केंद्रीय जांच ब्यूरो (CBI) (b) Enforcement Directorate (ED) / प्रितान वनदेिालय (ED) (c) Intelligence Bureau (IB) / इंटेवलजेंस ब्यूरो (IB) (d) National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID) / नेिनल इंटेवलजेंस वग्रड (NATGRID) (e) National Investigation Agency (NIA) / राष्ट्र ीय जांच एजेंसी (NIA) Ans.128.(d) Exp. The National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) to access the centralised online database on FIRs and stolen vehicles. The MoU, signed in March, will give NATGRID access to the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems (CCTNS) database, a platform that links around 14,000 police stations. All State police are mandated to file First Information Reports (FIR) in the CCTNS.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.129. Who has become US Navy's first Black female fighter pilot in its 110-year history? 110 साल िे इकतहास में अमेररिी नौसेना िी पहली अश्वेत मकहला िाइटर पायलट िौन बन गई है? (a) Madeline Swegle / मेडवलन स्वीगल (b) Nadia Murad / नावदया मुराद (c) Ashley James / एिले जे (d) Ruth E carter / 셂थ ई काटार (e) Hannah Beachler / न्ना बीचलर Ans.129.(a) Exp. Lt. j.g. Madeline Swegle made history by becoming the U.S. Navy's first Black female tactical fighter pilot. Swegle graduated the U.S. Naval Academy in 2017 and is assigned to the Redhawks of Training Squadron (VT) 21 at Naval Air Station Kingsville in Texas.
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Q.130. Who has been named ss 2020 Von Karman award recipient by International Academy of Astronautics (IAA)? टरनेशनल एिेिमी ऑि एस्टरोनॉकटक्स (IAA) द्वारा किसे 2020 िॉन िमषन पुरस्कारﴂइ प्राप्तिताष िा नाम कदया गया है? (a) G. Satheesh Reddy / वज सतीि रेड्डी (b) Ajit Kumar Mohanty / अजीत कुमार मो ंती (c) Kailasavadivoo Sivan / कैलासािावदिू वसिान (d) Krishnaswamy Kasturirangan / कृष्णस्वामी कस्तूरीरंगन (e) U.R. Rao / यू.आर. राि Ans.130.(c) Exp. ISRO chief Dr Kailasavadivoo Sivan continues to make a name for his self as the space scientist has now been named as the recipient of the 2020 Von Karman Award of the International Academy of Astronautics. The award which is the highest distinction of the Academy will be conferred in March 2021 in Paris. About Award: The International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) was also founded by von Karman who was the first President of the organization which is committed to expanding the frontiers in space. The von Karman award was established in 1982 and is the premier award of the Academy. Prior to K Sivan, two Indians namely - Krishnaswamy Kasturirangan and U.R. Rao - have been recipients of the award.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.131. Which day is celebrated as Malala Day? किस कदन िो मलाला कदिस िे 셂प में मनाया िाता है? (a) 11 July / 11 जुलाई (b) 12 July / 12 जुलाई (c) 13 July / 13 जुलाई (d) 14 July / 14 जुलाई (e) 15 July / 15 जुलाई Ans.131.(b) Exp. Malala Day is commemorated on July 12, the birthday of Malala Yousafzai, to honour women and children's rights around the world. On October 9, 2012, Malala was shot in the head by Taliban gunmen after she publicly advocated for the education of girls.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.132. Veteran journalist, columnist, writer and political analyst Nagindas Sanghvi has passed away recently. From which state he belonged to? घिीﴂििार, लेिि और रािनीकति किश्लेर्ि नाकगनदास सﴂियोिृि पत्रिार, स्त िा हाल ही में कनधन हो गया है। िह किस राज्य से र्े? (a) Uttar Pradesh / उत्तर प्रदेि (b) Karnataka / कनााटक (c) Gujarat / गुजरात (d) Kerela / केरल (e) Punjab / पंजाब Ans.132.(c) Exp. Veteran Gujarati journalist, columnist, writer and political analyst Nagindas Sanghvi passed away in Surat. He was 100 and suffering from acute asthma. Mr. Sangvi was conferred Padma Shri award in the year 2019. He was in teaching at Bhavan's College Andheri from 1951 to 1980.
Q.133. Which organization has announced to organise 'Digital Choupal' on its 39th foundation day?
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गठन ने अपने 39 िें र्ापना कदिस पर ‘किकिटल चौपाल’ आयोकित िरने िीﴂकिस स घोर्णा िी है? (a) Reserve Bank of India (RBI) / भारतीय ररजिा बैंक (b) Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)/ भारतीय लघु उ ोग विकास बैंक (c) National Housing Bank (NHB) / राष्ट्र ीय आिास बैंक (d) National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) / नेिनल बैंक फॉर एग्रीक쥍चर एंड 셂रल डेिलपमेंट (e) Export Import Bank of India (EXIM) / एिपोटा इम्पोटा बैंक ऑफ इंवडया Ans.133.(d) Exp. The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard) announced it conduct its first 'Digital Choupal' via video conferencing with participants of various projects initiated by it, to share their experiences about the projects they are involved in. Nabard is organising Digital Choupal on July 13 to mark its 39th foundation day. Nabard shall conduct its first 'Digital Choupal', a video conference with project holders of seven projects, at Rajnandgaon, Chamba, Chitradurga, Nashik, Nuapada and Baghpat, joining in with their experience from the projects they have been involved in, and their outlook on taking it forward.
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Q.134. Which of the following organization has announced its partnership with FICCI for #Reimagine Campaign? गठन ने FICCI िे सार् अपनीﴂReimagine िℂपेन िे कलए कनम्नकलस्वित में से किस स# साझेदारी िी घोर्णा िी है? (a) United Nations Children's Fund / संयुक्त राष्ट्र बाल वनवध (b) United Nations Development Programme / संयुक्त राष्ट्र विकास कायाक्रम (c) International Monetary fund / अंतरााष्ट्र ीय मुद्रा कोष (d) World Health Organization / विश्व स्वास्थ्य संगठन (e) World bank / विश्व बैंक Ans.134.(a) Exp. UNICEF INDIA announced its partnership with Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry’s (FICCI), Socio-Economic Development Foundation (SEDF)to jointly develop UNICEF’s#Reimagine Campaign to support the most vulnerable populations and children during the COVID-19 response and its after-math in India. FICCI SEDF will reach out to its membership base to garner support for the campaign and leverage its resources like cash and core assets to mobilize funds that can be utilized to help generate support for the most vulnerable population affected due to COVID disruption. The partnership will also help avoid potential long-term damage to business operations and employment pipelines, and their most important resource, their personnel, their children and their families
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.135. Which of the following company has bought 7.7% stake in Jio Platforms Ltd for ₹33,737 crore? पनी ने33,737 िरोड़ में Jio Platforms Ltd में 7.7%ﴂकनम्नकलस्वित में से किस ि कहस्सेदारी िरीदी है? (a) Google / गूगल (b) Facebook / फेसबुक (c) Amazon / अमेज़न (d) Microsoft / माइक्रोसॉफ्ट (e) Apple / एप्पल Ans.135.(a) Exp. Google has agreed to invest ₹33,737 crore to buy a 7.7% stake in Reliance Industries’ technology venture, adding to a slew of investments since April that has crossed ₹1.52 lakh crore. Reliance has sold 32.84% stake in Jio Platforms Ltd - the unit that houses India’s youngest but largest telecom firm Jio Infocomm and apps. In total, Jio has raised ₹1,52,055.45 crore.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.136. How much amount has been allocated to computerise Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) under the refinance scheme launched by NABARD? How much amount has been allocated to computerise Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) under the refinance scheme launched by NABARD? (a) Rs 3000 crores / 3000 करोड़ 셁 (b) Rs 4000 crores / 4000 करोड़ 셁 (c) Rs 4920 crores / 4920 करोड़ 셁 (d) Rs 5000 crores / 5000 करोड़ 셁 (e) Rs 6300 crores / 6300 करोड़ 셁 Ans.136.(d) Exp. The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has launched a refinance scheme for financial institutions and banks. It has allocated Rs 5,000 crores for the scheme. Aims: Under the scheme, the Primary Agricultural Credit Societies are to be turned into multi-service centres. The fund allocated under the scheme is to be made available to financial institutions and banks to lend to the beneficiaries in 2,150 water shed development projects.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.137. Election Commissioner Ashok Lavasa has been appointed as the new vice-president of which organization? गठन िा नया उपाध्यक्ष कनयुक्त कियाﴂचुनाि आयुक्त अशोि लिासा िो किस स गया है? (a) World bank / विश्व बैंक (b) Asian Development Bank / एवियाई विकास बैंक (c) International Monetary fund / अंतरााष्ट्र ीय मुद्रा कोष (d) Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank / एवियन इन्फ्रास्ट्रक्चर इन्वेस्ट्मेंट बैंक (e) New Development Bank / न्यू डेिलपमेंट बैंक Ans.137.(b) Exp. Election Commissioner Ashok Lavasa has been appointed the vice-president of private sector operations and public-private partnerships by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), a statement issued by bank in Manila. The ADB statement announcing his appointment said: “He will succeed Diwakar Gupta, whose term will end on 31 August. Mr. Lavasa has a long and distinguished career in the Indian civil service... He has extensive experience in public–private partnerships and infrastructure development at the State and federal levels, with deep knowledge on public policy and the role of private sector.”
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.138. Who has been appointed as the Interim CEO of BCCI? ?तररम सीईओ िे 셂प में किसे कनयुक्त किया गया हैﴂबीसीसीआई िे अ (a) Hemang Amin / ेमांग अवमन (b) Ashok Kumar / अिोक कुमार (c) Anjum Chopra / अंजुम चोपडा (d) D K Jain / डी के जैन (e) Mahim Verma / मव म िमाा Ans.138.(a) Exp. “Hemang Amin has been given the interim charge of CEO of BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India). The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has appointed IPL chief operating officer Hemang Amin as the interim chief executive officer (CEO).
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.139. Mukesh Ambani has become now the world’s ______richest person, after surpassing Sergey Brin and Larry Page. बानी अब दुकनया िेﴂसगेई कब्न और लैरी पेि िो पीछे छोड़िर मुिे श अ ______सबसे अमीर व्यस्वक्त बन गएहℂ। (a) 9th (b) 8th (c) 7th (d) 6th (e) 5th Ans.139.(d) Exp. India’s richest man surged past Silicon Valley tech titan Elon Musk as well as Alphabet co-founders Sergey Brin and Larry Page to become the world's sixth-richest person. The chairman of Reliance Industries Limited, whose wealth surpassed Warren Buffett's last week, is now worth $72.4 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Top 3: Jeff Bezos (US)-USD 184B Bill Gates (US)-USD 115B Bernard Arnault (France)-USD 94.5B
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.140. Name the Legendary Hockey Player who has been honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award of Mohun Bagan Football Club. उस कदग्गि हॉिी स्विलाड़ी िा नाम बताइए किसे मोहन बागान िुटबॉल क्लब िे लाइिटाइम अचीिमेंट अिािष से स ाकनत किया गया है। (a) Dhyan Chand / ध्यान चंद (b) Roop Singh / 셂प वसं (c) Ashok Kumar / अिोक कुमार (d) Udham Singh / उधम वसं (e) Balbir Singh Dosanjh / बलबीर वसं दोसंझ Ans.140.(c) Exp. The 70 years old Legendary Hockey Player Ashok Kumar, key player of the 1975 World Cup winning Indian Hockey team was honoured with the Lifetime achievement award by the city football club – Mohun Bagan Athletic Club on its foundation day over the virtual ceremony.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.141. World Youth Skills day is celebrated every year on ______. किश्व युिा िौशल कदिस हर साल ______िो मनाया िाता है। (a) 11 July / 11 जुलाई (b) 12 July / 12 जुलाई (c) 13 July / 13 जुलाई (d) 14 July / 14 जुलाई (e) 15 July / 15 जुलाई Ans.141.(e) Exp. Every year, World Youth Skills Day is celebrated on July 15. The day is celebrated to recognize the importance of equipping young people with skills of employment, entrepreneurship and decent work. Theme 2020: Skills for a resilient youth
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.142. Bastille Day is observed every year in France on ______. स में मनाया िाता है।ﴂबैस्वस्टल कदिस हर साल______िो फ्रा (a) 14 July / 14 जुलाई (b) 15 July / 15 जुलाई (c) 16 July / 16 जुलाई (d) 17 July / 17 जुलाई (e) 18 July / 18 जुलाई Ans.142.(a) Exp. Every year on July 14, the French Government celebrates Bastille Day. It is also called the French National Day. The day commemorates the storming of Bastille in 1789. The storming of Bastille is considered as symbol of French Revolution.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.143. Poba Reserve Forest in Dhemaji will be upgraded to Wildlife Sanctuary. In which state Poba Reserve Forest is situated? धेमािी में पोबा ररििष िॉरेस्ट िो ि िीि अियारण्य में अपग्रेि किया िाएगा। पोबा ररििष िॉरेस्ट किस राज्य में स्वर्त है? (a) Assam / असम (b) Madhya Pradesh / मध्य प्रदेि (c) Tamil Nadu / तवमल नाडू (d) Jharkhand / झारखण्ड (e) Kerala / केरल Ans:1, Exp: Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal announced that the Poba Reserve Forest in Dhemaji district would be upgraded to a wildlife sanctuary. Poba Reserve Forest, declared in 1924 with an area of 10,522 hectares, is home to large number of flora and fauna.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.144. Name the Indian Railways’ 1st cable-stayed rail bridge that will connect Katra and Reasi in Jammu and Kashmir. िारतीय रेलिे िे प्रर्म िेबल-स्टेि ए रेल पुल िा नाम बताइए, िो ि ू और ि ीर में िटरा और ररयासी िो िोड़ेगा। (a) Noorabad Bridge / नूराबाद पुल (b) Punalur Suspension Bridge / पुनालुर सस्पेंिन वब्रज (c) Anji Khad bridge / अंजी खड्ड पुल (d) Pamban Bridge / पम्बन वब्रज (e) Coronation Bridge / कोरोनेिन वब्रज Ans:3, Exp: A big milestone for a better and more connected India! The country’s “first cable- stayed” Indian Railways bridge – the magnificent Anji Khad Bridge will soon connect Katra and Reasi in Jammu and Kashmir. According to details shared by the Railway Ministry, the country’s first cable-stayed railway bridge is being developed by Konkan Railway Corporation Limited, which is a Government of India undertaking. The cable-stayed railway bridge is a part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project. The Anji Khad Bridge has a single pylon, standing at a height of 331 metres above the river bed. The total length of the Anji Khad Bridge is 473.25 metres.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.145. By which year Indian Railways has targeted to become ‘Green Railway’? किस िर्ष ति िारतीय रेलिे ने 'ग्रीन रेलिे' बनने िा लक्ष्य रिा है? (a) 2022 (b) 2023 (c) 2025 (d) 2028 (e) 2030 Ans:5, Exp: The Ministry of Railways is on a mission mode with the goal of transforming Indian Railways into Green Railways by 2030 and has taken a number of major initiatives towards mitigation of global warming and combating climate change. Railway Electrification, improving the energy efficiency of locomotives and trains and fixed installations, green certification for installations/stations, fitting bio-toilets in coaches and switching to renewable sources of energy are parts of its strategy of achieving net-zero carbon emission.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.146. Which port is being developed as India’s first trans-shipment hub? स-कशपमेंट हब िे 셂प में कििकसत किया िाﴂदरगाह िो िारत िे पहले टराﴂकिस ब रहा है? (a) Kandla Port, Gujarat / कांडला पोटा, गुजरात (b) Visakhapatnam Port, Andhra Pradesh / वििाखापत्तनम पोटा, आंध्र प्रदेि (c) Cochin Port, Kerala / कोचीन पोटा, केरल (d) Mormugao Port, Goa / मोरमुगाओ पोटा, गोिा (e) Chennai Port, Tamil Nadu / चेन्नई पोटा, तवमलनाडु Ans:3, Exp: Minister of State for Shipping (I/C) Shri Mansukh Mandaviya has reviewed the development activities of Vallarpadam Terminal of Cochin Port. It is envisaged as first trans-shipment port of India. It successfully fulfills all the criteria which are needed to develop it as trans-shipment hub which include: It is best positioned Indian port with regard to proximity to International sea routes; It is located at least average nautical distance from all Indian feeder ports; It entails a connectivity which has multiple weekly feeder connections to all ports on West & East etc.
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Q.147. Which Airport has got India's 1st and only Completely Contactless Car Parking? पिष रकहत िार पाकििंगﴂकिस हिाई अड्डे िो िारत िी पहली और िेिल पूरी तरह से स कमली है? (a) Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi / इंश्चदरा गांधी अंतरााष्ट्र ीय हवाई अड्डा, नई श्चदल्ली (b) Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai / छिपश्चत श्चशवाजी अंतरााष्ट्र ीय हवाई अड्डा, मुंबई (c) Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad / राजीव गांधी अंतरााष्ट्र ीय हवाई अड्डा, हैदराबाद (d) Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru / के म्पेगौडा अंतरााष्ट्र ीय हवाई अड्डा, बᴂगलु셁 (e) Chennai International Airport, Chennai / चेन्नई अंतरााष्ट्र ीय हवाई अड्डा, चेन्नई Ans:3, Exp: GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited (GHIAL) that operates the city airport announced it is offering fully contact-less airport car parking service. "Apart from offering an end-to-end contact-less boarding experience for safe travel, GHIAL has also scaled up its NETC (National Electronic Toll Collection) FASTag Car Parking in collaboration with NPCI (National Payments Corporation of India). With this development, the Hyderabad international airport now offers the country's first and only fully contact-less airport car parking experience for passengers and visitors.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.148. Which country’s Prime Minister Elyes Fakhfakh has resigned recently? ?त्री एकलस िििि ने इस्तीिा कदया हैﴂहाल ही में किस देश िे प्रधानम (a) Syria / सीररया (b) Turkey / तुकी (c) Algeria / अिीररया (d) Tunisia / ट्यूनीविया (e) Libya / लीवबया Ans:4, Exp: Tunisia's prime minister resigned on 15th July amid suspicions of conflict of interest because of his stake in a waste processing company that won government contracts worth 15 million euro. The revelations about Elyes Fakhfakh's holdings in the company led to weeks of political tensions at a time when the North African country is in deep economic and social crisis worsened by the virus pandemic and ensuing lockdown.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.149. Which country has elected Indian-origin ‘Chan’ Santokhi as President? ?तोिी िो राष्ट्र पकत चुना हैﴂकिस देश ने िारतीय मूल िे 'चान' स (a) Guyana / गुयाना (b) Suriname / सूरीनाम (c) Burundi / बु셁ंडी (d) Uruguay / उ셁ग्वे (e) Belize / बेलीज Ans:2, Exp: Suriname, a small country in South America with a significant Hindu population, elected a new president Monday, ending the dictatorial rule of Desi Bouterse. Chan Santokhi, an Indian-origin former police chief, won a landslide victory in the general elections conducted in the country in May. Santokhi, who was also the leader of Opposition, replaced Bouterse, who is facing murder charges and has also been convicted of drugs smuggling abroad.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.150. Who among the following will receive the USIBC Global Leadership Award 2020? कनम्नकलस्वित में से िौनUSIBC ग्लोबल लीिरकशप अिािष 2020 प्राप्त िरेगा? (a) N Chandrasekaran / एन चंद्रिेखरन (b) Jim Taiclet / वजम टैक्लेट (c) Sundar Pichai / सुंदर वपचाई (d) Both a & b / ए और बी दोनों (e) Both b & c / बी और सी दोनों Ans:4, Exp: Tata group Chairman N Chandrasekaran and Lockheed Martin CEO Jim Taiclet will receive the USIBC Global Leadership Award this year, business advocacy group USIBC said on 14th July. "Every year, the USIBC Global Leadership Awards are conferred upon executives in recognition of outstanding leadership and for promoting Indo-US trade and business," Washington-based US-India Business Council (USIBC).
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.151. In which country FIFA 2022 World Cup will be held? िीिा 2022 किश्व िप किस देश में आयोकित किया िाएगा? (a) India / भारत (b) Qatar / क़तर (c) United States / संयुक्त राज्य अमेररका (d) Canada / कनाडा (e) Brazil / ब्राज़ील Ans:2, Exp: Federation Internationale de Football Association announced that the 2022 World Cup is to be held in Qatar. The 2022 FIFA World Cup will be the first world cup to be held in Arab World and also the first in a muslim-majority country. The World Cup would be the last to involve 32 teams as the teams are to be increased to 48 in 2026 tournament. Note: About Qatar Capital: Doha Currency: Qatari Riyal
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.152. Who has been appointed as the brand ambassador of SportsAdda? ?बेसिर िे 셂प में किसे कनयुक्त किया गया हैﴂि एﴂSportsAdda िे ब्ा (a) Brett Lee / ब्रेट ली (b) Steven Smith / स्ट्ीिन क्सिथ (c) Virat Kohli / विराट को ली (d) Rohit Sharma / रोव त िमाा (e) Ben Stokes / बेन स्ट्ोि Ans:1, Exp: Former Australian fast bowler and cricket legend Brett Lee has been signed by SportsAdda as its brand ambassador. SportsAdda is an Indian news and information platform that provides all updates, insights and statistics for cricket, football, and kabaddi. Note: List of brand ambassador Anti-doping brand ambassador- Suniel Shetty PUMA brand ambassador- Sunil Chhetri, Kareen Kapoor khan Pepsi’s brand ambassador- Salman Khan Mastercard -M. S Dhoni New Ambassador for World Wildlife Fund (WWF)-Viswanathan Anand JSW Cement: Sourav Ganguly & Sunil Chhetri
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Q.153. Which state has celebrated Educational Development Day to mark the 117th birthday Anniversary of Ex CM K Kamaraj on 15th July? ती िो कचकित िरने िेﴂिय ﴂकिस राज्य ने 15 िुलाई िो पूिष सीएम िे िामराि िी 117 िी कलए शैकक्षि कििास कदिस मनाया है? (a) Bihar / वब ार (b) Tamil Nadu / तवमल नाडू (c) Madhya Pradesh / मध्य प्रदेि (d) Odisha / ओवडिा (e) Uttar Pradesh / उत्तर प्रदेश Ans:2, Exp: The former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Shri K.Kamaraj ji’s 117th birth anniversary has been observed as Tamil Nadu’s Educational Development Day. it aims to remind people about his contribution to boost the school education facilities of Tamil Nadu state. he was known as “King Maker”. In the year 2006, The Tamil Nadu state Govt brought a development and celebration bill that highlighted 15th july as “Educational Development Day” in order to remember Perunthalaivar Kamarajar’s contributions. Note: About Tamil Nadu Chief minister: Edappadi K. Palaniswami Capital: Chennai Governor: Banwarilal Purohit
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.154. Which state’s Police has launched 'CybHER' Campaign to tackle cybercrime against women, children? िे स्विलाि साइबर अपराध से कनपटने ﴂब楍ो ,ﴂकिस राज्य िी पुकलस ने मकहलाओ िे कलए 'CybHER अकियान शु셂 किया है? (a) Karnataka / कनााटक (b) Madhya Pradesh / मध्य प्रदेि (c) Telangana / तेलंगाना (d) Assam / असम (e) Odisha / ओवडिा Ans:3, Exp: Telangana Police on 15th July launched a month-long virtual awareness campaign 'CybHER' in the wake of cybercrime against the women and children in the state. Swati Lakra, Additional DGP Incharge of Women Safety including 'SHE Teams' and 'Bharosa' for Telangana, "Women Safety Wing, Telangana Police has launched 'CybHER' campaign, to make cyberspace safe for women and children." Note: About Telangana Capital: Hyderabad Governor: Tamilisai Soundararajan Chief minister: K. Chandrashekar Rao
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.155. India has formed bilateral “air travel bubbles” with which of the following country? िारत ने कनम्नकलस्वित में से किस देश िे सार् कद्वपक्षीय "हिाई यात्रा बुलबुले"िा गठन किया है? (a) US / अमेररका (b) France / रांस (c) Germany / जमानी (d) All of the above / उपरोक्त सभी (e) Both a & b / दोनों ए और बी Ans:4, Exp: India 'Air bubbles' formed with US, France & Germany. Union Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri announced that India is to resume operation of international commercial flights with France and US. The Government of India has signed agreements with US, UK, France and countries in UAE. The Ministry of Civil Aviation has planned to bring down the air travel charges by 25%. About: Under the agreements signed with the countries, United Airlines and Delta are to operation from the US. The Air France is to operate from France. No UK based airlines are to operate to India. Rather, Air India will fly to UK. Lufthansa of Germany will operate from Germany.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.156. With which country India has signed agreements on Cyber Security? ?पर हस्ताक्षर किए हℂ ﴂकिस देश िे सार् िारत ने साइबर सुरक्षा पर समझौतो (a) Iraq / इराक़ (b) Algeria / अिीररया (c) Israel / इज़राइल (d) Lebanon /लेबनान (e) Saudi Arabia / सऊदी अरवबया Ans:3, Exp: India and Israel signed agreements to expand their collaboration in dealing with cyber threats. The agreement was signed between Director General of Israel’s National Cyber Directorate (INCD) and India’s Ambassador to Israel Sanjeev Singla. The agreement lays down cooperation in capacity building and mutual exchange of best practices in the field. Note: About Israel Capital: Jerusalem Prime minister: Benjamin Netanyahu Currency: Israeli Shekel
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.157. By which year Government has aimed to increase public health expenditure to 2.5% of GDP? किस िर्ष ति सरिार ने सािषिकनि िास्थ्य व्यय िो िीिीपी िे 2.5% ति बढाने िा लक्ष्य रिा है? (a) 2022 (b) 2023 (c) 2024 (d) 2025 (e) 2030 Ans:4, Exp: The Union Health Ministry has pushed for an increased expenditure on public health. In a meeting with the 15th Finance Commission, the Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan, on 15th July highlighted that the government aims at gradually increasing the public health expenditure to 2.5 per cent of the nation's GDP by the year 2025. The Minister asserted that the outlay for primary health expenditure will also be made nearly two third of the total public health expenditure in the country. Reiterating the government's target of the National Health Policy 2017, Dr. Vardhan emphasized on the importance of increasing the state’s health sector spending to nearly 8 per cent of their total budget.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.158. ICRA has sharply cut the India’s GDP growth forecast for FY21 at ______. ICRA ने कित्त िर्ष 21 िे कलए ______पर िारत िे GDP कििास िे अनुमान में तेिी से िटौती िी है। (a) -3.5% (b) -4.0% (c) -5.0% (d) -7.3% (e) -9.5% Ans:5, Exp: Credit rating agency Icra on 17th July sharply revised its forecast on the contraction in the Indian economy to 9.5 per cent for 2020-21 from its earlier assessment of (-)5%. Note: India GDP projected F21 Moody-(-)4% World Bank: (-3.2%) ADB- (-)4% UN- 1.2% IMF- (-)4.5% OECD- (-)3.7%
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.159. Which of the following platforms has launched Shop with Facebook Pay support? कनम्नकलस्वित में से किस प्ेटिॉमष ने िेसबुि पे सपोटष िे सार् शॉप लॉन्च किया है? (a) WhatsApp / (a) व्हाट्सएप (b) Twitter / विटर (c) Amazon / अमेज़न (d) Instagram / इंस्ट्ाग्राम (e) Flipkart / क्सिपकाटा Ans:4, Exp: Instagram on 16th July launched its shopping feature to enable users to discover and make purchases on its platform. The Shop feature gives users an option to pay via Facebook’s payment app. "We’re introducing Instagram Shop, a new destination in Explore that makes it easier to shop from brands and creators. Shop lets users get personalised recommendations, buy products from different brands and preview exclusive launches, all in one place.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.160. Who has been appointed as the new Chairman of HCL Technologies? HCL टेक्नोलॉिीि िे नए अध्यक्ष िे 셂प में किसे कनयुक्त किया गया है? (a) Shiv Nadar / विि नादर (b) Arjun Malhotra / अजुान मल्होत्रा (c) Roshni Nadar Malhotra / रोिनी नादर मल्होत्रा (d) C Vijayakumar / सी विजयकुमार (e) Rajesh Gopinathan / राजेि गोपीनाथन Ans:3, Exp: Roshni Nadar Malhotra is the new Chairman of HCL Technologies, the company announced in a regulatory filing on 17th July. The 38-year- old succeeds her father Shiv Nadar. Earlier, she was the Executive Director and the CEO of HCL Enterprise. Roshni is the only child of HCL's founder, Shiv Nadar. In 2019, she was ranked 54th on the Forbes World's 100 Most Powerful Women list. According to IIFL Wealth Hurun India Rich List (2019), Roshni Nadar is the richest woman in India.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.161. Who among the following has won International Press Freedom Awards 2020 announced by the Committee to Protect Journalists? टरनेशनलﴂकनम्नकलस्वित में से किसने "िमेटी टू प्रोटेक्ट िनषकलस्ट" द्वारा घोकर्त "इ प्रेस फ्रीिम अिाि्षस 2020" िीता है? (a) Shahidul Alam / िाव दुल आलम (b) Mohammad Mosaed / मो म्मद मोजेद (c) Dapo Olorunyomi / दापो ओ्लो셁न्योमी (d) Svetlana Prokopyeva / स्वेतलाना प्रोकोपेयेिा (e) All of the above / उपरोक्त सभी Ans:5, Exp: The Committee to Protect Journalists has announced that the recipients of the 2020 International Press Freedom Awards include Shahidul Alam from Bangladesh, Mohammad Mosaed from Iran, Dapo Olorunyomi from Nigeria and Svetlana Prokopyeva from Russia. All four journalists have faced arrests or criminal prosecution in reprisal for their reporting. About Award: “Like brave and committed journalists everywhere, CPJ’s honorees set out to report the news without fear or favor for the benefit of their communities, their country, and the world.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.162. World Day for International Justice (International Criminal Justice Day) is observed every year on ______. तराषष्ट्र ीय आपराकधि ाय कदिस) हर सालﴂतराषष्ट्र ीय ाय िे कलए किश्व कदिस (अﴂअ ______िो मनाया िाता है। (a) 13 July / 13 जुलाई (b) 14 July / 14 जुलाई (c) 15 July / 15 जुलाई (d) 16 July / 16 जुलाई (e) 17 July / 17 जुलाई Ans:5, Exp: World Day for International Justice 2020: It is also known as International Criminal Justice Day or International Justice Day. The day unites all those who wish to support justice, promote the rights of the victims, also help in preventing crime that threatens the peace, security, and well-being of the world. 17 July is celebrated as World Day for International Justice because this day is the anniversary of the adoption of the Rome Statute in 1998.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.163. Which of the following football team has won the La Liga 2020 title? कनम्नकलस्वित में से किस िुटबॉल टीम ने ला लीगा 2020 िा स्विताब िीता है? (a) Real Madrid / ररयल मैवडरड (b) Barcelona / बावसालोना (c) Atlético Madrid / एटलेवटको मैवडरड (d) Athletic Bilbao / एथलेवटक वबलबाओ (e) Valencia / िालेंवसया Ans:1, Exp: Real Madrid sealed its record 34th league title with a 2-1 win over Villarreal at the Alfredo Di Stefano Stadium on 16th July. The victory left Madrid seven points in front of second-place Barcelona with one round to go. Barcelona lost 2-1 to Osasuna at the Camp Nou Stadium. French coach and football legend Zinedine Zidane has steered Real Madrid to a record 34th Spanish league title, an 11th overall trophy win under his leadership.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.164. 2022 Youth Olympic Games has been postponed by IOC to ______. िो IOC ने ______ति र्कगत िर कदया ﴂकपि िेलोﴂिे युिा ओल 2022 है। (a) 2023 (b) 2024 (c) 2025 (d) 2026 (e) 2027 Ans:4, Exp: IOC postpones 2022 Youth Olympic Games to 2026. The postponement of Youth Olympic Games (YOG) in Dakar, Senegal in 2022 allows the IOC, the National Olympic Committees (NOCs) and the International Federations (IFs) to plan their activities in a better way. The reason for postponing the YOG in 2022 is because of the numerous operational challenges, which the IOC, NOC and IFs are facing due to the postponement of the Tokyo Olympics, 2020 to 2021.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.165. By which year Arunachal Pradesh has planned to provide 100% tap connections under Jal Jeevan Mission? अ셁णाचल प्रदेश ने किस िर्ष ति िल िीिन कमशन िे तहत 100% नल िनेक्शन देने िी योिना बनाई है? (a) 2021 (b) 2022 (c) 2023 (d) 2024 (e) 2025 Ans:3, Exp: Arunachal Pradesh Government has decided to provide 100% tap water connections to all the households in the State by 2023 under Jal Jeevan Mission, the flagship programme of Government, which aims to provide safe drinking water to all. Note: About Arunachal Pradesh Capital: Itanagar Chief minister: Pema Khandu Governor: B. D. Mishra.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.166. In how many States/UTs, One Nation One Ration Card scheme has been now enabled till June 2020? में, िन नेशन िन राशन िािष ﴂिेंद्र शाकसत प्रदेशो / ﴂिून 2020 ति कितने राज्यो योिना अब सक्षम हो गई है? (a) 15 (b) 18 (c) 20 (d) 22 (e) 25 Ans:3, Exp: The One Nation One Ration Card facility was started as inter-State portability of ration cards in 4 States w.e.f. August 2019. Since then, a total of 20 States/UT have been integrated together into a seamless national portability cluster w.e.f. June 2020. Thus, this facility is currently enabled for NFSA card holders in 20 States/UTs. These States/UTs are Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Odisha, Sikkim, Mizoram, Telangana, Kerala, Punjab, Tripura, Bihar, Goa, Himachal Pradesh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. All other States/UTs are targeted to be integrated before March 2021.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.167. Government has approved Zonal Master Plan of Bhagirathi Eco-Sensitive Zone. Who is the minister responsible for Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change? िूरी दी है।ﴂसरिार ने िागीरर्ी ईिो-सेंकसकटि िोन िे िोनल मास्टर प्ान िो म ?त्री िौन हैﴂत्रालय िे कलए कि ेदार मﴂपयाषिरण, िन और िलिायु पररितषन म (a) Piyush Goyal / वपयूष गोयल (b) Gajendra Singh Shekhawat / गजᴂद्र श्चसंह शेखावत (c) S Jaishankar / एस जयिंकर (d) Pralhad Joshi / प्र ाद जोशी (e) Prakash Javadekar/ प्रकाि जािडेकर Ans:5, Exp: Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Prakash Javadekar informed that the Zonal Master Plan of Bhagirathi Eco-Sensitive Zone has been approved by the government. This will pave way for faster execution of the Chaardhaam Project and give a boost to conservation of the ecology and developmental activities. In a review meeting of the Chaardhaam Road Project through video conferencing, the Minister said, the Bhagirathi Eco-Sensitive Zone notification was issued by the Environment Ministry in 2012. The Minister assured to extend all required cooperation for early completion of projects.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.168. ‘Smriti Van’ has been inaugurated on the occasion of Harela Festival. In which state Harela Festival is celebrated? हरेला महोत्सि िे अिसर पर 'स्मृकत 'िन िा उद् घाटन किया गया है। हरेला महोत्सि किस राज्य में मनाया िाता है? (a) Bihar / वब ार (b) Sikkim / श्चसक्किम (c) West Bengal / पश्चिम बंगाल (d) Uttarakhand / उत्तराखंड (e) Uttar Pradesh / उत्तर प्रदेश Ans:4, Exp: On the occasion of Harela festival in Uttarakhand, Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat on 16th July inaugurated 'Smriti Van' at Asthal village of Dehradun district in the memory of famous folk singer of the state late Jeet Singh Negi. Harela festival, which marks the onset of monsoon in Uttarakhand, is celebrated across hills three times every year. Harela means the day of green. Note: About Uttarakhand CM: Trivendra Singh Rawat Capitals: Dehradun, Gairsain (Summer) Governor: Baby Rani Maurya
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.169. With which country India has recently signed MoU to develop strategic petroleum reserve? किस देश िे सार् िारत ने हाल ही में रणनीकति पेटरोकलयम ररििष कििकसत िरने िे कलए समझौता ज्ञापन पर हस्ताक्षर किएहℂ? (a) Saudi Arabia / सऊदी अरवबया (b) Japan / जापान (c) Israel / इज़राइल (d) USA / यू.एस.ए. (e) UK / श्चिटेन Ans:4, Exp: India and the US have signed an MoU to develop a strategic petroleum reserve and the two countries are in advanced stage of discussion to store crude oil in America to increase India’s stockpile. Pradhan co-chaired with his American counterpart Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette a virtual US-India Strategic Energy Partnership Ministerial.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.170. With which company CBSE has collaborated to integrate AI Curriculum in 200 Schools across India? में AI पाठ्यिम िो ﴂपनी िे सार् िारत िर िे 200 स्कूलोﴂCBSE ने किस ि एिीिृ त िरने िे कलए सहयोग किया है? (a) IBM / आईबीएम (b) Microsoft / माइक्रोसॉफ्ट (c) Google / गूगल (d) Infosys / इन्फोवसस (e) Intel / इंटेल Ans:1, Exp: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), the national level board of education in India for public and private schools, controlled and managed by the Union Government of India, announced the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the high school curriculum (Grade XI & XII) for the current academic year (2020 – 2021). Developed in collaboration with IBM, the curriculum is part of CBSE’s Social Empowerment through Work Education and Action (SEWA) program and will be introduced in approximately 200 schools across 13 states in India (Delhi-NCR, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Orissa, Kerala, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Punjab).
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.171. What is the rank of India in Global Manufacturing Risk Index according to Cushman & Wakefield Report? िेक्स मेंﴂग ररस्क इ ﴂि िेििीड ररपोटष िे अनुसार ग्लोबल मै ुिैक्चररﴂिुशमैन ए िारत िा रℂि क्या है? (a) 1 (b) 3 (c) 5 (d) 7 (e) 10 Ans:2, Exp: India ranks third in the list of most-suitable locations for global manufacturing among 48 countries in terms of cost competitiveness and operating conditions, according to property consultant Cushman & Wakefield. China and the U.S. retain the top two positions, while India has moved one place higher to rank third, the consultant said in its Global Manufacturing Risk Index report.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.172. Who among the following has been appointed as Private Secretary to President? कनम्नकलस्वित में से किसे राष्ट्र पकत िे कनिी सकचि िे 셂प में कनयुक्त किया गया है? (a) P Praveen Siddharth / पी प्रिीण वसद्धाथा (b) Nripendra Misra / नृपेन्द्र वमश्रा (c) Vivek Kumar / वििेक कुमार (d) P K Mishra / पी के वमश्रा (e) K K Aggarwal / के के अग्रिाल Ans:1, Exp: Senior IRS officer P Praveen Siddharth has been appointed as Private Secretary to the President of India Ramnath Kovind vice Vikram Singh whose tenure was curtailed at President Secretariat. Siddharth is serving as OSD in President Secretariat. His tenure will be co-terminus with the term of the President of India. Further, Vikram Singh has been appointed as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Shipping vice K K Aggarwal for a period ending 02.11.2022 (extant 5 years tenure).
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.173. Ossouka Raponda has been appointed as the first woman prime minister of which of the following country? त्री िेﴂिा िो कनम्नकलस्वित में से किस देश िीपहली मकहला प्रधानमﴂओस्सुिा रापो 셂प में कनयुक्त किया गया है? (a) Guatemala / ग्वाटेमाला (b) Belize / बेलीज (c) Gabon / गैबॉन (d) Honduras / ोंडुरास (e) Malawi / मलािी Ans:3, Exp: The president of Gabon, Ali Bongo Ondimba, appointed the country's first woman prime minister, Rose Christiane Ossouka Raponda on 16th July. Oussouka Raponda was promoted from her role as defense minister and takes over from Julien Nkoghe Bekale, who held the role from January 2019. Bekale stepped down from his role earlier in the day. Capital: Libreville Currency: Central African CFA franc
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.174. Who has been reappointed as the MD & CEO of Federal Bank by RBI? RBI द्वारा िेिरल बℂि िे एमिी और सीईओ िे 셂प में किसे कनयुक्त किया गया है? (a) Subramanian Sundar / सुब्रमवनयन सुन्दर (b) Arun Singhal / अ셁ण श्चसंघल (c) Shyam Srinivasan / ाम श्रीवनिासन (d) Imtaiyazur Rahman / इम्तैयाजुर र मान (e) Prashant Kumar / प्रशांत कुमार Ans:3, Exp: The Reserve Bank of India has approved the reappointment of Shyam Srinivasan as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Federal Bank with effect from September 23 till September 22, 2021. The bank received the approval from the apex bank on July 16.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.175. Who among the following has received 2020 TIFF Tribute Actor Award? िकल अकिनेता पुरस्कार प्राप्तﴂकनम्नकलस्वित में से किसने 2020 िा TIFF श्रिा किया है? (a) Scarlett Johansson / स्कारलेट जो ानसन (b) Leonardo DiCaprio / वलयोनाडो वडकैवप्रयो (c) Johnny Depp / जॉनी डेप (d) Tom Cruise / टॉम क्रूज (e) Kate Winslet / केट विंसलेट Ans:5, Exp: Oscar-winning actress Kate Winslet will receive the 2020 TIFF Tribute Actor Award at the Toronto Film Festival. Winslet will be feted during a virtual ceremony. "Kate's brilliant and compelling onscreen presence continues to captivate, entertain and inspire audiences and actors alike," Joana Vicente, executive director and co-head of the Toronto festival, said in a statement.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.176. Arjuna awardee player Ramesh Tikaram has passed away of COVID-19. With which sport he was associated with? अिुषन अिािी स्विलाड़ी रमेश टीिाराम िा COVID -19 से कनधन हो गया है। िह किस िेल से िुड़े र्े? (a) Badminton / बैडवमंटन (b) Cricket / वक्रकेट (c) Chess / चेस (d) Football / फुटबॉल (e) Table Tennis / टेबल टेवनस Ans:1, Exp: Arjuna awardee and ace para-badminton player Ramesh Tikaram died of coronavirus in a hospital here on 17th July, Para-Badminton India president N C Sudhir said.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.177. C.S. Seshadri has passed away recently. He was a ______. सी एस शेर्ाद्री िा हाल ही में कनधन हो गया है। िो एि______र्े। (a) Actor / अवभनेता (b) Mathematician / गवणतज्ञ (c) Cricketer / वक्रकेटर (d) Musician / संगीतकार (e) Historian / इवत ासकार Ans:2, Exp: C.S. Seshadri, one of the leaders of Indian mathematics in the post- Independence era, passed away late on July 17 in Chennai. He was 88. A leader in the field of algebraic geometry, he made breakthroughs that lie at the base of many branches of this profound discipline.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.178. Rajat Mukherjee has passed away recently. He was a ______. रित मुििी िा हाल ही में कनधन हो गया है। िो एि ______र्े। (a) Actor / अवभनेता (b) Stuntman / स्ट्ंटमैन (c) Musician / संगीतकार (d) Director / वनदेिक (e) Producer / वनमााता Ans:4, Exp: Bollywood director Rajat Mukherjee passed away on 19th July in Jaipur due to kidney-related issues. The filmmaker, known for directing films like Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya…, Love in Nepal, Road among others, was suffering from an illness for a long time, revealed actor Manoj Bajpayee. He was in his late 50s.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.179. Nelson Mandela Day is observed across the world on ______. िेला कदिस दुकनया िर में ______िो मनाया िाता है।ﴂनेल्सन म (a) 16 July / 16 जुलाई (b) 17 July / 17 जुलाई (c) 18 July / 18 जुलाई (d) 19 July / 19 जुलाई (e) 20 July / 20 जुलाई Ans:3, Exp: South Africa's first black president, Nobel Prize winner and anti- Apartheid icon, Nelson Mandela's birth anniversary, on 18 July, is observed as Nelson Mandela International Day across the world. Nelson Mandela (1918-2013) had dedicated his life fighting for human rights and he believed that everyone has the potential to make a difference in their communities for the world to be a better place. Mandela Day is an occasion for all to take action and inspire change.
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Q.180. Which state’s CM has launched 'Navin Rojgar Chhatri Yojana' for the Scheduled Castes? ?िे कलए 'निीन रोिगार छतरी योिना' शु셂 िी है ﴂत्री ने अनुसूकचत िाकतयोﴂकिस राज्य िे मु म (a) Tamil Nadu / तवमल नाडू (b) Karnataka / कनााटक (c) Gujarat / गुजरात (d) Uttar Pradesh / उत्तर प्रदेि (e) Punjab / पंजाब Ans:4, Exp: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on 18th July launched 'Navin Rojgar Chhatri Yojana' for an all-round development of the Scheduled Castes. He transferred a financial assistance of 17.42 crore online to 3,484 people under the 'Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Swarojgar Yojana' and interacted with some beneficiaries from Rae Bareli, Gorakhpur, Basti, Meerut, Azamgarh and Moradabad districts through video conferencing. The chief minister said, "Economic equality becomes the basis of social equality. The society with one of its sections becoming strong while another remaining weak will not be able to become self reliant. It is necessary that there is a balance in the society and this balance should also be at the economic level." Note: About UP Capital: Lucknow Governor: Anandiben Patel Chief minister: Yogi Adityanath
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.181. Which state/UT’s panchayat members will get Rs 25 lakh insurance for death due to militancy? िोमृत्यु िे ﴂचायत सदस्योﴂउग्रिाद िे िारण किस राज्य / िे न्द्र शाकसत प्रदेश िे प कलए 25 लाि 셁पये िा बीमा कमलेगा? (a) Assam / असम (b) Manipur / मवणपुर (c) Daman & Diu / दमन और दीि (d) Jammu & Kashmir / जम्मू और क ीर (e) Arunachal Pradesh / अ셁णाचल प्रदेि Ans:4, Exp: In a view to strengthening grass roots democracy by providing a sense of security to the elected members of local bodies, Jammu and Kashmir has approved an insurance cover of Rs 25 lakh to all the elected panchayat and Urban Local Body (ULB) members in case of militancy- related death. This comes after a month when Congress sarpanch Ajay Pandita was shot dead by militants in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.182. Railway Board has announced that all the capitals of North eastern states will be connected to rail network by ______. िो ﴂिी सिी रािधाकनयो ﴂरेलिे बोिष ने घोर्णा िी है कि उत्तर पूिी राज्यो ______ति रेल नेटििष से िोड़ा िाएगा। (a) 2023 (b) 2024 (c) 2025 (d) 2026 (e) 2028 Ans:1, Exp: Railway Board Chairman VK Yadav on 18th July announced that all the capitals of North-Eastern states will be connected to the rail network by 2023. "We are implementing a project to connect all the capitals of North-Eastern states. The capitals of Assam, Tripura and Arunachal Pradesh are already connected. In Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland and Meghalaya, the capital connectivity work is in progress. Manipur will be connected in March 2022, Mizoram in March 2023, Nagaland in March 2023, Meghalaya in March 2022 and Sikkim in December 2022.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.183. Who among the following has attended 3rd G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting? िी ﴂऔर िेंद्रीय बℂि गिनषरो ﴂकत्रयोﴂकनम्नकलस्वित में से किसने तीसरी िी20 कित्त म बैठि में िाग कलया है? (a) Narendra Modi / नरेंद्र मोदी (b) Shaktikanta Das / िक्सक्तकान्त दास (c) Nirmala Sitharaman / वनमाला सीतारमण (d) Urjit Patel / उवजात पटेल (e) Amit Shah / अवमत िा Ans:3, Exp: Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman participated in the 3rd G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) meeting under the Saudi Arabian Presidency through Video Conferencing here to discuss the global economic outlook amid evolving COVID-19 pandemic crisis along with other G20 Finance Track priorities for the year 2020. Note: About G20 Chairman: King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (2020) Founded: 26 September 1999
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.184. India Ratings and Research has projected India’s GDP growth in FY21 at ______, which is lowest in Indian history. ि ररसचष ने कित्त िर्ष 21 में िारत िेGDP कििास िोﴂग्स एﴂकिया रेकटﴂइ ______पर अनुमाकनत किया है, िो िारतीय इकतहास में सबसे िम है। (a) -5.3% (b) -4.0% (c) -3.5% (d) -2.3% (e) -1.6% Ans:1, Exp: Credit rating agency India Ratings and Research expects gross domestic product (GDP) to contract by (-5.3) per cent on a year-on-year basis in FY21. This will be the lowest GDP growth in Indian history and the sixth instance of economic contraction, others being in FY58, FY66, FY67, FY73 and FY80; the previous low was negative 5.2 per cent in FY80.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.185. Who among the following has been announced laureates of the United Nations 2020 Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela Prize? िेला पुरस्कार िेﴂयुक्त राष्ट्र 2020 नेल्सन रोलीह्लला मﴂकनम्नकलस्वित में से किसे स कििेता घोकर्त किया गया है? (a) Marianna Vardinoyannis / मररयाना िदीनोयवनस (b) Morissana Kouyate / मोररसाना कोइते (c) Helena Ndume / ेलेना दुमे (d) Both a & b / दोनों a और b (e) Both b & c / दोनों b और c Ans:4, Exp: Marianna Vardinoyannis of Greece and Morissana Kouyate of Guinea were on 18th July announced the laureates of the United Nations 2020 Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela Prize by General Assembly President Tijjani Muhammad-Bande. Vardinoyannis is a Greek philanthropist and world advocate for human rights and the protection of children's health and welfare. Kouyate is a leading advocate on ending violence against women and girls in Africa.
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Q.186. According to a UNDP report India has recorded highest reduction in number of people living in poverty, at 273 million people. Where is the Headquarters of United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) located? ा में सबसे ﴂिी स ﴂUNDP िी एि ररपोटष िे अनुसार िारत में गरीबी में रहने िाले लोगो (युक्त राष्ट्र कििास िायषिम (UNDPﴂअकधि िमी दिष िी गई है (273 कमकलयन लोग) । स िा मु ालय िहाुँ स्वर्त है? (a) Paris, France / पेररस, रांस (b) Geneva, Switzerland / वजनेिा, क्सस्वट्जरलैंड (c) Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur / मलेविया, कुआलालंपुर (d) London, United Kingdom / लंदन, यूनाइटेड वकंगडम (e) New York, United States / न्यूयॉका , संयुक्त राज्य अमेररका Ans:5, Exp: Headquarters location: New York, New York, United States. About 273 million Indians moved out of multidimensional poverty between 2005-2006 and 2015-2016, according to a UN report, which noted that India has recorded the largest reduction in the number of people living in this category. The data, released by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI), shows that 65 out of 75 countries studied significantly reduced their multidimensional poverty levels between 2000 and 2019.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.187. Who among the following has won the Hungarian Grand Prix 2020? ?प्री 2020 िीताहै ﴂगरी ग्राﴂकनम्नकलस्वित में से किसने ह (a) Sebastian Vettel / सेबक्सस्ट्यन िेटेल (b) Charles Leclerc / चार्ल्ा लेक्लेर (c) Max Verstappen / मैि िेरस्ट्ैपेन (d) Valtteri Bottas / िाल्टेरी बोटास (e) Lewis Hamilton / लुईस ैवमल्टन Ans:5, Exp: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes-Britain) wins third-consecutive Hungarian GP. Max Verstappen (Dutch-Red Bull) and Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes- finland) second and third respectively. Hungarian grand prix 2020 was third race of 2020 F1 Championship. List of Winner 2020 F1 Race Styrian Grand prix- Lewis Hamilton Austrian Grand Prix- Valtteri Battas
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Q.188. World Chess Day is observed every year on ______. ि कदिस हर साल ______िो मनाया िाता है।ﴂकिश्व शतर (a) 19 July / 19 जुलाई (b) 20 July / 20 जुलाई (c) 21 July / 21 जुलाई (d) 22 July / 22 जुलाई (e) 23 July / 23 जुलाई Ans:2, Exp: July 20 is celebrated as International Chess Day to honour the founding of the FIDE. Here's taking a look at some World chess day history, meaning, etc. Every year on July 20, International Chess Day is celebrated to honour the founding of the Federation Internationale des Echecs, also known as FIDES, in the year 1924. Revision July Important Day July 1: Doctor’s Day & National Postal Worker Day 2nd July: World Sports Journalists Day 2020 July 6: World Zoonoses Day 7th July: World Chocolate Day July 11: World Population Day July 15: World Youth Skills Day July 17: World Day for International Justice July 18: International Nelson Mandela Day
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.189. Cordy Tindell Vivian has passed away recently. He was a ______. ______िेल किकियन िा हाल ही में कनधन हो गया है। िो एिﴂिॉिी कट र्े। (a) Athlete / एथलीट (b) Historian / इवत ासकार (c) Astronaut / अंतररि यात्री (d) Civil rights leader / नागररक अवधकार नेता (e) Formula 1 Driver / फॉमूाला 1 डराइिर Ans:4, Exp: After decades of fighting for the freedom of Black Americans, civil rights leader Rev. Cordy Tindell “C.T.” Vivian died at 95 years old. He also led the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) and became its interim president in 2012. He also helped in organizing the Freedom Rides to integrate buses across the south and trained waves of activists in non-violent protest. Cordy Tindell Vivian was honored by the Barack Obama with the presidential medal of freedom in 2013.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.190. Which of the following country has launched 'Hope' mission to Mars on Japanese rocket? गल कमशन लॉन्च कियाﴂकनम्नकलस्वित में से किस देश ने िापानी रॉिेट पर 'होप' म है? (a) United Arab Emirates / संयुक्त अरब अमीरात (b) Qatar / कतर (c) Saudi Arabia / सऊदी अरब (d) Egypt / वमस्र (e) Sri Lanka / श्रीलंका Ans:1, Exp: A mission called Hope, the Arab region's first attempt to go interplanetary, is on its way to Mars. Hope blasted off from Japan's Tanegashima Space Center atop a Mitsubishi Heavy Industries H-IIA rocket on July 19. The spacecraft separated from the rocket about an hour after liftoff and was expected to deploy its solar panels to power the seven-month cruise to Mars.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.191. Name the Union Minister of Food Processing who has e- inaugurated the Zoram Mega Food Park in Mizoram. ने कमिोरम में ज़ोरम मेगाﴂत्री िा नाम बताइए किꅍोﴂस्करण मﴂिेंद्रीय िाद्य प्रस फू ि पािष िा ई-उद् घाटन किया है। (a) Pralhad Joshi / प्रल्हाद जोिी (b) Ravi Shankar Prasad / रवििंकर प्रसाद (c) Harsimrat Kaur Badal / रवसमरत कौर बादल (d) Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi / मुख्तार अब्बास नकिी (e) Gajendra Singh Shekhawat / गजेंद्र वसं िेखाित Ans:3, Exp: Union Minister of Food Processing Industries in the Government of India and Member Harsimrat Kaur Badal on 20th July inaugurated the Zoram Mega Food Park Ltd at Kolasib in Mizoram through virtual conference. The Food Park built at a cost of Rs 75 crore and spread over 55 Acres of land will directly benefit over 25,000 farmers and will provide employment opportunities to over 5,000 people in the region.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.192. Who has been appointed as the new MD & CEO of SBI Cards? SBI िाि्षस िे नए एमिी और सीईओ िे 셂प में किसे कनयुक्त किया गया है? (a) Neeraj Dhawan / नीरज धवन (b) Rana Kapoor / राणा कपूर (c) Pinaki Ghose / श्चपनाकी घोस (d) Ravneet Gill / रवनीत श्चगल (e) Ashwini Kumar Tewari / अवश्वनी कुमार वतिारी Ans:5, Exp: SBI cards and Payment Services has named Ashwini Kumar Tewari as its new Managing Director and chief executive officer. He was nominated by parent State Bank of India for the position and his appointment will come into effect from August 1, 2020.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.193. With which ministry CBDT has signed an MoU to share data? त्रालय िे सार् CBDT ने िेटा साझा िरने िे कलए एि समझौता ज्ञापन परﴂकिस म हस्ताक्षर किए हℂ? (a) Ministry of Human Resource and Development / मानि संसाधन और विकास मंत्रालय (b) Ministry of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises / सूक्ष्म, लघु और मझौले उद्यम मंिालय (c) Ministry of External Affairs / विदेि मंत्रालय (d) Ministry of Health and Welfare / स्वास्थ्य और कल्याण मंत्रालय (e) Ministry of Railways / रेल मंत्रालय Ans:2, Exp: The Income-Tax Department will start sharing data on depreciation, sales and gross turnover of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) as reported in their ITRs with the Union MSME ministry. 'The MoU comes into force from the date it was signed. Both the organisations will appoint Nodal Officers and Alternate Nodal Officers to facilitate the process of data exchange.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.194. Who has inaugurated India's first public Electric Vehicle charging plaza in New Delhi? नई कदल्ली में िारत िे पहले सािषिकनि इलेस्वक्टर ि िाहन चाकििंग प्ािा िा उद् घाटन किसने किया? (a) Thawar Chand Gehlot / थािर चंद ग लोत (b) Ravi Shankar Prasad / रवििंकर प्रसाद (c) Dharmendra Pradhan / धमेंद्र प्रधान (d) Raj Kumar Singh / राज कुमार वसं (e) Narendra Singh Tomar / नरेंद्र वसं तोमर Ans:4, Exp: Union Minister for Power, New and Renewable Energy, RK Singh, inaugurated India's first public Electric Vehicle (EV) charging plaza at Chelmsford Club in the national capital on 20 July. The charging plaza has been set up with a focus on enhancing energy efficiency and promoting e-mobility.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.195. With which country’s Navy, India navy has conducted PASSEX Exercise? किस देश िी नौसेना िे सार् िारत िी नौसेना ने PASSEX एक्सरसाइि आयोकित किया है? (a) Russia / 셂स (b) Japan / जापान (c) Malaysia / मलेविया (d) USA / यू.एस.ए. (e) Germany / जमानी Ans:4, Exp: The Indian Navy on July 20, conducted Passex (passing exercises) with the United States (US) Navy's USS Nimitz, which is a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. The cooperative exercises took place near the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and transited through the Indian Ocean region. The Indian Navy had recently conducted similar passing exercises with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and French Navy. The US-India Passex (passing exercise) off the Andaman and Nicobar coast in Malacca Strait is going to send out a strong message to China
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.196. Nomura has estimated India's GDP growth at ______in FY21. नोमुरा ने कित्त िर्ष 21 में ______पर िारत िी िीिीपी िृस्वि िा अनुमान लगाया है। (a) -2.3% (b) -5.7% (c) -4.6% (d) -3.1% (e) -6.1% Ans:5, Exp: Economic activity continues to remain weak and will lead to a (-)6.1 per cent contraction in India's GDP in the FY 21, a Japanese brokerage Nomura said. It estimated contractions of 5.6 per cent in September quarter, 2.8 per cent for December quarter and 1.4 per cent in the March quarter, which will give a full fiscal GDP at negative 6.1 per cent.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.197. Which state has signed MoUs with 8 companies worth Rs 10,399 crore to set up their manufacturing units? िो र्ाकपत िरने िे कलए 10,399 िरोड़ 셁पये ﴂकिस राज्य ने किकनमाषण इिाइयो ?पर हस्ताक्षर किएहℂ ﴂिे सार् समझौता ज्ञापनो ﴂपकनयोﴂिी 8 ि (a) Kerala / केरल (b) Madhya Pradesh / मध्य प्रदेि (c) Assam / असम (d) Jharkhand / झारखण्ड (e) Tamil Nadu / तवमल नाडू Ans:5, Exp: Tamil Nadu on Wednesday signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) with eight companies to set up their manufacturing units in the state bringing an investment of Rs 10,399 crore. The cumulative investment envisaged in the projects will create 13,507 jobs across the state in solar cells, data centres and industrial parks. The MoUs will bring in investments in the areas of solar cells and modules manufacturing, agrotech and iron foundry, among others.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.198. ICC has postponed T20 World Cup scheduled to be played in October-November this year to 2022. Which country will host the ICC T20 World Cup? बर में होने िाले T20 किश्व िप िो 2022 ति िेﴂICC ने इस साल अक्टूबर-नि कलए टाल कदया है। ICC T20 किश्व िप िी मेिबानी िौन सा देश िरेगा? (a) New Zealand / न्यूजीलℂड (b) Australia / ऑस्ट्रेश्चलया (c) England / इंग्लℂड (d) India / भारत (e) Both a & b / ए और बी दोनों Ans:2, Exp: The T20 World Cup, scheduled to be played in Australia in October- November this year, has formally been postponed to 2022. Besides deferring the T20 World Cup to October-November, 2022, the ICC Board also decided to push the 2023 ODI World Cup in India to October- November that year from February-March.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.199. Space Exploration Day is observed every year on ______. तररक्ष अन्वेर्ण कदिस मनाया िाता है।ﴂहर साल ______िो अ (a) 18 July / 18 जुलाई (b) 19 July / 19 जुलाई (c) 20 July / 20 जुलाई (d) 21 July / 21 जुलाई (e) 22 July / 22 जुलाई Ans:3, Exp: The annual holiday commemorates the anniversary of the first manned mission to the Moon. On July 20, 1969, Americans astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to step foot on the surface of the Moon. In 1984, the day was proclaimed a holiday by United States President Ronald Reagan.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.200. Actor Bijay Mohanty has passed away recently. From which state he belonged to? ?ती िा हाल ही में कनधन हो गया है। िह किस राज्य से र्ेﴂअकिनेता कबिय मोह (a) Karnataka / कनााटक (b) Telangana / तेलंगाना (c) Odisha / ओवडिा (d) Tamil Nadu / तवमल नाडू (e) Andhra Pradesh / आंध्र प्रदेि Ans:3, Exp: Odia actor Bijay Mohanty died at a private hospital here on Monday night following a prolonged illness, family sources said. He was 70.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.201. Lalji Tandon has passed away recently. He was the governor of which state? ?िन िा हाल ही में कनधन हो गया है। िह किस राज्य िे राज्यपाल र्ेﴂलालिी ट (a) Telangana / तेलंगाना (b) Madhya Pradesh / मध्य प्रदेि (c) Karnataka / कनााटक (d) Assam / असम (e) Odisha / ओवडिा Ans:2, Exp: Madhya Pradesh Governor Lalji Tandon passed away on 21st July at the age of 85. Tandon had been hospitalised in Lucknow in June with breathing problems, difficulty in urination and fever. He was put on ventilator support on June 11. In his career spanning five decades, Tandon served in the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council for two terms from 1978 to 1984, and 1990-1996; as an MLA in the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly for three terms between 1996 to 2009; as MP in the 15th Lok Sabha; and Governor of Bihar and Madhya Pradesh
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.202. In which of the following person’s name, Employees' Welfare Scheme has been launched in Rajya Sabha? कनम्नकलस्वित में से किस व्यस्वक्तिे नाम पर राज्यसिा में िमषचारी ि ाण योिना शु셂 िी गई है? (a) Sushma Swaraj / सुषमा स्वराज (b) Manohar Parrikar / मनो र परराकर (c) Lalji Tandon / लालजी टंडन (d) Arun Jaitley / अ셁ण जेटली (e) Atal Bihari Vajpayee / अटल वब ारी िाजपेयी Ans:4, Exp: The Rajya Sabha Secretariat has launched an employees' welfare scheme in the name of late Arun Jaitley ("Shri Arun Jaitley Financial Assistance for Group C Employees" Scheme), which will be funded by the pension his family receives as he has been a member of the upper house. The scheme seeks to benefit group "C" employees of the secretariat by awarding their children three scholarships for higher technical and professional education. the employees will be extended financial support in case of death and medical emergency.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.203. Which state has launched ‘One-stop’ scheme to fast-track investments? किस राज्य ने तेिी से कनिेश िरने िे कलए “िन-स्टॉप” योिना शु셂 िी है? (a) Rajasthan / राजथान (b) Manipur / मवणपुर (c) Madhya Pradesh / मध्य प्रदेि (d) Maharashtra / म ाराष्ट्र (e) Sikkim / वसक्सिम Ans:1, Exp: A “one-stop shop” scheme approved in Rajasthan is set to fast-track investments and help revive industries in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic by giving as many as 98 types of clearances under one roof to the potential investors through the Bureau of Investment Promotion (BIP). The new scheme will expedite all the processes for investment proposals above ₹10 crore. Note: About Rajasthan Capital: Jaipur Chief minister: Ashok Gehlot Governor: Kalraj Mishra
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.204. With which of the following country India has signed an agreement to “Emergency Medical Services”? "ﴂकनम्नकलस्वित में से किस देश िे सार् िारत ने "आपातिालीन कचकित्सा सेिाओ िे कलए एि समझौते पर हस्ताक्षर किए हℂ? (a) Taiwan / ताइिान (b) Japan / जापान (c) Maldives / मालदीव्स्स (d) Vietnam / वियतनाम (e) Malaysia / मलेविया Ans:3, Exp: Maldivian Health Ministry and the Indian government have signed a MVR 8 million agreement to build an Emergency Medical Services Center in B. Dharavandhoo. The project is being funded under a MVR 106 million grant assistance released by India for small and medium projects in Maldives.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.205. Which country’s lawmakers have passed legislation urging China to de-escalate situation with India along LAC? ने चीन िो LAC पर िारत िे सार् स्वर्कत िो ठीि िरने िा ﴂसदोﴂकिस देश िे सा आग्रह िरते ए िानून पाररत किया है? (a) Australia / ऑस्ट्रेवलया (b) UK / वब्रटेन (c) Spain / स्पेन (d) Italy / इटली (e) USA / यूएसए Ans:5, Exp: The US House of Representatives has passed a bipartisan legislation, urging China to peacefully de-escalate the situation with India along the Line of Actual Control. The legislation on 21st July came a day after the House unanimously passed an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), slamming China's aggression against India in the Galwan Valley and its growing territorial assertiveness in and around disputed areas like the South China Sea.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.206. Who has been awarded the Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity with a prize money of 1 million Euros? 1 कमकलयन यूरो िी पुरस्कार राकश िे सार् मानिता िे कलए गुलबेंकियन पुरस्कार से किसे स ाकनत किया गया है? (a) Jadav Payeng / जादि पायेंग (b) Greta Thunberg / ग्रेटा थनबगा (c) Malala Yousafzai / मलाला यौसफ्जई (d) Angela Merkel / एंजेला मकेल (e) Sunderlal Bahuguna / सुंदरलाल बगुणा Ans:2, Exp: The Climate Activist Greta Thunberg was awarded the Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity. She was awarded with prize money of 1 million Euros. Climate activist Greta Thunberg on 20th July announced that she would donate her 1 million euros ($1.15 million) prize to groups working to protect the environment and halt climate change.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.207. DBS Report has estimated India's GDP growth at ______in FY21. DBS ररपोटष ने कित्त िर्ष 21 में ______पर िारत िी िीिीपी िृस्वि िा अनुमान लगाया है। (a) -2.3% (b) -5.7% (c) -4.6% (d) -3.1% (e) -6.0% Ans:5, Exp: Singaporean brokerage DBS on 22nd July forecast deeper distress for the country which will lead to a 6 per cent growth contraction in FY21. In its earlier forecast, the brokerage had penciled in a minus 4.8 per cent growth for the current fiscal.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.208. Which state/UT government has launched ‘Mukhya Mantri Ghar Ghar Ration Yojana’? ”त्री घर घर राशन योिनाﴂकिस राज्य / िेंद्र शाकसत प्रदेश सरिार ने “मु奍य म शु셂 िी है? (a) Andhra Pradesh / आंध्र प्रदेि (b) Rajasthan / राजथान (c) Delhi / वदल्ली (d) Assam / असम (e) Chandigarh / चंडीगढ़ Ans:3, Exp: The Arvind Kejriwal-led Delhi government on 21st July cleared a proposal to allow doorstep delivery of ration in the national capital. ‘Mukhya Mantri Ghar Ghar Ration Yojana’, will be launched in six to seven months and will be linked to Centre’s ‘one nation, one ration card’ scheme. On its implementation, ration will be delivered to the house of beneficiaries. They will not have to come to the ration shops.”
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.209. Who has been appointed as the MD & CEO of Karur Vysya Bank? ि셂र िै बℂि िे एमिी और सीईओ िे 셂प में किसे कनयुक्त किया गया है? (a) Padmaja Chunduru / प जा चुंद셂 (b) Ramesh Babu Boddu / रमेि बाबू बोद्दु (c) Atul Kumar Goel / अतुल कुमार गोएल (d) Atanu Kumar Das / अतानु कुमार दास (e) Pallav Mahapatra / पल्लि म ापात्रा Ans:2, Exp: Karur Vysya Bank (KVB) on 21st July annouced its Board of Directors has co-opted Ramesh Babu Boddu as an Additional Director and appointed him Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer for three years.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.210. Name India's anti-tank guided missile which has been successfully test-fired in Odisha. किसिा ओकिशा में सिल , ﴂटी-टℂि गाइिेि कमसाइल िा नाम बताएﴂिारत िी ए परीक्षण कियाया ग है। (a) Rudra / 셁द्र (b) Jasmine / जािीन (c) Nag / नाग (d) Dhruvastra / ध्रुिास्त्र (e) Amogh / अमोघ Ans:4, Exp: The flight trials of India’s anti-tank guided missile ‘Dhruvastra’ were successfully conducted at the Interim Test Range (ITR) in Odisha. According to reports, the trials of the helicopter-launched Nag Missile (HELINA), which has now been named as 'Dhruvastra' anti-tank guided missile, were conducted in direct and top attack mode on July 15 and 16.
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Q.211. With which of the following organization CBIC has signed an MoU to facilitate smoother bilateral exchange of data? गठन िे सार्CBIC ने िेटा िे सहि कद्वपक्षीय आदान-प्रदान िी सुकिधा िेﴂकनम्नकलस्वित में से किस स कलए एि समझौता ज्ञापन पर हस्ताक्षर किएहℂ? (a) Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) / केन्द्रीय प्रत्यि कर बोडा (b) Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) / भारतीय प्रवतभूवत और विवनमय बोडा (c) National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog / नेिनल इंस्ट्ीट्यूिन फॉर टरांसफॉवमिंग इंवडया (NITI) अयोग (d) Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) / भारतीय दूरसंचार वनयामक प्रावधकरण (TRAI) (e) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) / इलेक्ट्रॉवनि और सूचना प्रौ ोवगकी मंत्रालय (MeitY) Ans:1, Exp: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) and the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) on 21st July data exchange between the two organisations. This MoU supersedes the MoU signed between CBDT and the erstwhile Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) in the year 2015. Significant developments have taken place since the signing of earlier MoU in 2015 including introduction of GST, incorporation of GSTN and change in the nomenclature of Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) to Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC). Changed circumstances, including advancements in technology, are duly incorporated in the MoU signed.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.212. Which state has signed MoU with AMUL to help Women Self Help Groups boost milk cooperatives? िो बढािा देने िे कलए मकहला ि सहायता ﴂकिस राज्य ने दू ध सहिारी सकमकतयो ?िी सहायता िे कलए AMUL िे सार् समझौता ज्ञापन पर हस्ताक्षर किएहℂ ﴂसमूहो (a) Karnataka / कनााटक (b) Telangana / तेलंगाना (c) Odisha / ओवडिा (d) Tamil Nadu / तवमल नाडू (e) Andhra Pradesh / आंध्र प्रदेि Ans:5, Exp: Andhra Pradesh Government has signed an MoU with the milk cooperative giant AMUL (Anand Milk Union Limited) to provide fillip to the empowerment of women self-help groups and by encouraging the milk cooperatives in government sector. Governor: Biswabhusan Harichandan Chief minister: Y. S. Jaganmohan Reddy Capitals: Visakhapatnam (executive capital), Kurnool (judicial capital, Amaravati (legislative capital.)
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.213. Who among the following will launch “Vriksharopan Abhiyan” Scheme? कनम्नकलस्वित में से िौन “िृक्षारोपण अकियान” योिना लॉन्च िरेगा? (a) Narendra Modi / नरेंद्र मोदी (b) Amit Shah / अवमत िा (c) Ram Nath Kovind / राम नाथ कोविंद (d) Rajnath Singh / राजनाथ वसं (e) Nirmala Sitharaman / वनमाला सीतारमण Ans:2, Exp: Home Minister Amit Shah will launch “Vriksharopan Abhiyan”. The minister is to launch the scheme through video conference in more than 130 locations spread in 38 districts. The scheme will focus on creating green spaces by planting tree saplings in mined out areas. The scheme is to be launched in the presence of Union Minister of Coal and Mines Shri Pralhad Joshi. Mr Amit Shah will also lay foundation stone to six eco parks and tourism sites.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.214. With which of the following country China has signed an agreement to construct 700MW Azad Pattan Hydel Power Project? कनम्नकलस्वित में से किस देश िे सार् चीन ने 700MW आज़ाद पट्टन हाइिल पािर प्रोिेक्ट बनाने िा समझौता किया है? (a) Pakistan / पावकस्तान (b) India / भारत (c) Bangladesh / बांग्लादेि (d) Sri Lanka / श्री लंका (e) Afghanistan / अफ़ग़ावनस्तान Ans:1, Exp: Pakistan and China have signed an agreement for construction of Azad Pattan Hydel Power Project in Sudhoti district of Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK). The project is being developed under the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), at an estimated cost of $1.5 billion. The 700.7 MW Azad Pattan Hydel Power Project is located at River Jhelum and is expected to be completed in 2026. Q.215. Which of the following country has ranked among the 10 worst countries for working people according to the “International Trade Union
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Confederation (ITUC) Global Rights Index 2020- The World’s Worst Countries for Workers”? घ (ITUC) ग्लोबल राइट्सﴂघ पररसﴂतराषष्ट्र ीय व्यापार सﴂकनम्नकलस्वित में से किस देश ने "अ िेक्स 2020- ििष सष िे कलए दुकनया िे सबसे िराब देश" िे अनुसार िाम िरने िालेﴂइ ?में र्ान प्राप्त किया है ﴂिे कलए 10 सबसे िराब देशो ﴂलोगो (a) China / चीन (b) Sri Lanka / श्रीलंका (c) Japan / जापान (d) India / भारत (e) Thailand / थाईलैंड Ans:4, Exp: India is among the 10 worst countries for working people, according to the seventh edition of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) Global Rights Index that ranks 144 countries on the degree of respect for workers' rights. The others include Bangladesh, Brazil, Colombia, Egypt, Honduras, Kazakhstan, the Philippines, Turkey and Zimbabwe. The Middle East and North Africa is the worst region in the world for working people for seven years running due to the ongoing insecurity and conflict in Palestine, Syria, Yemen and Libya coupled with the most regressive region for workers' representation and union rights.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.216. FamPay has launched India’s first numberless card for teenagers with which bank? बरलेस िािषﴂिे कलए िारत िा पहला न ﴂFamPay ने किस बℂि िे सार् किशोरो लॉन्च किया है? (a) IDFC Bank / आईडीएफसी बैंक (b) RBL Bank / आरबीएल बैंक (c) Yes Bank / यस बैंक (d) ICICI Bank / आईसीआईसीआई बैंक (e) Kotak Mahindra Bank / कोटक मव ंद्रा बैंक Ans:1, Exp: FamPay is India’s first neo bank for teenagers that allows them to make UPI and P2P transactions through their own unique UPI ID without the need to set up a bank account has recently launched India’s first numberless card – FamCard. This card has been launched in partnership with IDFC Bank and is accepted across the RuPay payment network of merchants. The venture claims that FamCard is just like a debit card, but teens now have the added advantage of a card to make contactless payments independently.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.217. Who among the following has launched “Pravasi Rojgar App”? कनम्नकलस्वित में से किसने "प्रिासी रोज़गार ऐप"लॉन्च किया है? (a) Sonu Sood / सोनू सूद (b) Narendra Modi / नरेंद्र मोदी (c) Rishabh Pant / ऋषभ पंत (d) Harsh Vardhan / षा िधान (e) Piyush Goyal / वपयूष गोयल Ans:1, Exp: Actor Sonu Sood, who catapulted to the national spotlight for his work in helping migrants reach their homes amid the COVID-19 pandemic, has come out with a free of cost online platform called 'Pravasi Rojgar', which will provide all the necessary information and right linkages to find jobs.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.218. Who has been nominated as the Vice-Chairman of International Union of Railways? ?घ िे उपाध्यक्ष िे 셂प में किसे नाकमत किया गया हैﴂतराषष्ट्र ीय रेलिे सﴂअ (a) Kannan CS Warrier / कन्नन सीएस िॉररयर (b) Barry Jarman / बैरी जरमन (c) Prakash Chandra Kandpal / प्रकाि चंद्र कांडपाल (d) Arun Kumar / अ셁ण कुमार (e) Vidya Rajaram / वि ा राजाराम Ans:4, Exp: India will be represented on the high table of global rail transport policy making as Arun Kumar, Director General of the Railway Protection Force (RPF), has been nominated to be the vice-chairman of the Security Platform of the Paris-based Union Internationale Des Chemins/International Union of Railways (UIC). The UIC is the global platform for railway systems working on inter-operability, developing common technical standards for railways across the world and strengthening what is called “rail diplomacy”.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.219. Who among the following has been appointed as honorary adviser to BRICS CCI? कनम्नकलस्वित में से किसे कब्क्सCCI िे मानद सलाहिार िे 셂प में कनयुक्त किया गया है? (a) Ritesh Agarwal / ररतेश अिवाल (b) Sameer Nigam / समीर वनगम (c) Sahil Seth / साव ल सेठ (d) Pravin Jadhav / प्रवीण जाधव (e) Imtaiyazur Rahman / इम्तैयाजुर र मान Ans:3, Exp: Sahil Seth has been appointed an honorary adviser to the steering committee for the BRICS Chamber of Commerce (CCI) young leaders for the period of 2020-2023. He is a deputy Commissioner of Mumbai Customs. The role of an honorary advisor is on a voluntary basis and there are no financials involved which makes it a no/remuneration appointment.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.220. Who has been appointed as the new Chairman of Bajaj Finance? बिाि िाइनेंस िे नए अध्यक्ष िे 셂प में किसे कनयुक्त किया गयाहै? (a) Rahul Bajaj / राल बजाज (b) Sanjiv Bajaj / संजीि बजाज (c) Shefali Bajaj / िेफाली बजाज (d) Rajiv Bajaj / राजीि बजाज (e) Rishabh Bajaj / ऋषभ बजाज Ans:2, Exp: Bajaj Finance Ltd’s Non-Executive Chairman Rahul Bajaj has decided to demit office as Chairman of the Board with effect from July 31. The non-banking finance company, in a regulatory filing, said this move is a part of succession planning. BFL’s Board of Directors, at its meeting on 21st July, approved the appointment Sanjiv Bajaj, currently Vice Chairman, as Non-Executive Chairman of the Company with effect from August 1.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.221. Who has been appointed as CMD of National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC)? राष्ट्र ीय िकनि कििास कनगम (NMDC) िे CMD िे 셂प में किसे कनयुक्त किया गया है? (a) SN Rajeswari / एस एन राजेश्वरी (b) Manoj Ahuja / मनोज आजा (c) Dewang Mehta / देिांग मे ता (d) Sumit Deb / सुवमत देब (e) V. Vidyavathi / िी वि ािती Ans:4, Exp: Sumit Deb appointed as new CMD of NMDC. Sumit Deb has been appointed as the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC). Deb is presently serving as Director (Personnel) in the NMDC. His tenure as the CMD of NMDC would be applicable till 28 February, 2023.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.222. Who has been appointed Chair of Technical Advisory Committee of National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA)? राष्ट्र ीय कित्तीय ररपोकटिंग प्राकधिरण (NFRA) िी तिनीिी सलाहिार सकमकत िा अध्यक्ष किसे कनयुक्त किया गया है? (a) K. K. Venugopal / के के िेणुगोपाल (b) Govinda Rajulu Chintala / गोविंदा राजुलू वचंताला (c) BSV Prakash Kumar / बीएसिी प्रकाि कुमार (d) Ajit Kumar Mohanty / अजीत कुमार मो ंती (e) R. Narayanaswamy / आर नारायणस्वामी Ans:5, Exp: Professor R. Narayanaswamy, faculty of the Finance & Accounting area, IIM Bangalore, has been appointed Chair of the Technical Advisory Committee of the National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA), the independent accounting and auditing regulator set up by the Government of India under the Companies Act, 2013. Purpose: The members of the committee will support and provide insights to the Executive body of the NFRA on the issues related to the drafts of the accounting and auditing standards.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.223. Who has been appointed as MD & CEO of SBI General Insurance? ोरेंस िे एमिी और सीईओ िे 셂प में किसे कनयुक्त किया गया ﴂSBI िनरल इ है? (a) Neeraj Dhawan / नीरज धवन (b) Rana Kapoor / राणा कपूर (c) Pinaki Ghose / श्चपनाकी घोस (d) Ravneet Gill / रवनीत श्चगल (e) Prakash Chandra Kandpal / प्रकाि चंद्र कांडपाल Ans:5, Exp: Non-life insurer SBI General Insurance on 22nd July announced the appointment of Prakash Chandra Kandpal as its new managing director and chief executive officer, effective July 20. He has been with SBI General Insurance as the deputy CEO since June 2019. The insurer's former managing director and CEO, Pushan Mahapatra, has been appointed as director (strategic investments & digital initiatives). He will continue to be the whole-time director of SBI General Insurance.
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Q.224. With which of the following company Defence Ministry has signed a contract for procurement of 1,512 Mine Plough for T-90 tanks? िे कलए 1,512 माइन ﴂत्रालयने टी -90 टℂिोﴂपनी िे सार् रक्षा मﴂकनम्नकलस्वित में से किस ि ?ध किया हैﴂप्ाऊ िी िरीद िा अनुब (a) Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) / भारत अथा मूिसा वलवमटेड (BEML) (b) Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) / भारत इलेक्ट्रॉवनि वलवमटेड (BEL) (c) Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) / भारत ेिी इलेक्सक्ट्रकर्ल् वलवमटेड (BHEL) (d) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) / व ंदुस्तान एयरोनॉवटि वलवमटेड (HAL) (e) Bharat Dynamics Ltd / भारत डायनेवमि वल Ans:1, Exp: Defence Ministry signed contract with BEML for procurement of 1,512 Mine Plough for T-90 tanks. The contract was signed at an approximate cost of Rs.557 crore. The contract has Buy and Make (Indian) categorization with a minimum of 50% indigenous content in making a portion of the contract. Under this contract, the mine ploughs will be fitted on T-90 Tanks of the Indian Armoured Corps, which will facilitate individual mobility to Tanks while negotiating the minefield.
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Q.225. Green-Ag project, funded by Global Environment Facility (GEF) has been launched in which state? ग्लोबल इनिायरमेंट िैकसकलटी (GEF) द्वारा कित्त पोकर्त ग्रीन-एिी पररयोिना किस राज्य में शु셂 िी गई है? (a) Andhra Pradesh / आंध्र प्रदेि (b) Meghalaya / मेघालय (c) Mizoram / वमजोरम (d) Assam / असम (e) Haryana / ररयाणा Ans. Q.225.(c) Exp. A project which aims to catalyse sustainable transformation of agriculture without compromising the countrys food security and farmers income was launched in Mizoram. The project will be implemented in Dampa Tiger Reserve in west Mizorams Mamit district and Thorangtlang Wildlife Sanctuary in Lunglei district in the southern part of the state covering more than 30 villages. Mizoram is among the five states where the Green-Ag project, funded by Global Environment Facility (GEF), is being implemented. The other states are Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan and Uttarakhand.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.226. Which city’s three Metro stations have been renamed after C.N. Annadurai, M.G. Ramachandran and Jayalalithaa? िा नाम बदलिर सीएन अन्नादुरई, एमिी ﴂ किस शहर िे तीन मेटर ो स्टेशनो ?द्रन और ियलकलता िे नाम पर रिा गया हैﴂरामच (a) Hyderabad / ैदराबाद (b) Mumbai / मुंबई (c) Bengaluru / बेंगलु셁 (d) Delhi / वदल्ली (e) Chennai / चेन्नई Ans.226.(e) Exp. The Tamil Nadu government on 31st July renamed three Chennai Metro stations after former Chief Ministers C.N. Annadurai, M.G. Ramachandran and Jayalalithaa. Alandur Metro station: Now, Arignar Anna Alandur Metro Central Metro Station: Now, Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. CMBT metro stations: Now, Puratchi Thalaivi Dr. J. Jayalalithaa CMBT Metro
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.227. Which district has topped the list of aspirational districts ranked by Niti Aayog for the February-June 2020 period? क्षात्मिﴂिरिरी-िून 2020 िी अिकध िे कलए नीतीयोग द्वारा रℂि किए गए आिा ?िी सूची में किस किले ने शीर्ष र्ान प्राप्त कियाहै ﴂकिलो (a) Bahraich / ब राइच (b) Ri-Bhoi / री-भोई (c) Bijapur / बीजापुर (d) Saharanpur / स ारनपुर (e) Nawada / निादा Ans.227.(c) Exp. Bijapur district in Chhattisgarh has topped the list of aspirational districts ranked by government think-tank Niti Aayog for the February-June 2020 period. Ri-Bhoi (Meghalaya) and Bahraich (Uttar Pradesh) have been placed at the second and third positions respectively. Health and nutrition, education, agriculture and water resources, financial inclusion, skill development and basic infrastructure were the development areas that were taken into consideration for the ranking.
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Q.228. The first batch of 5 Rafale fighter jets from France landed at which air force base of India? स से 5 रािेल िाइटर िेट िा पहला ित्था िारत िे किस िायुसेना अड्डे परﴂफ्रा उतरा? (a) Bathinda / बवठंडा (b) Ambala / अंबाला (c) Sulur / सुलूर (d) Begumpet / बेगमपेट (e) Sarsawa / सरसािा Ans.228.(b) Exp. The first five of the 36 Rafale fighter jets India procured from the Dassault Aviation company of France arrived in Haryana's Ambala Indian Air Force (IAF) station on 29th July. The aircraft landed nearly three-and- a-half hours after they took off from Al Dhafra airbase of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.229. PM Modi virtually inaugurated new Supreme Court building of which country? पीएम मोदी ने किस देश िे नए सुप्रीम िोटष ििन िा उद् घाटन किया? (a) Mauritius / मॉरीिस (b) Singapore / वसंगापुर (c) South Korea / दविण कोररया (d) Hong Kong / ांगकांग (e) US / अमेररका Ans.229.(a) Exp. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Mauritius counterpart Pravind Jugnauth will jointly inaugurate the new Supreme Court building of Mauritius on July 30. The virtual inauguration will take place through video-conference in presence of senior members of Judiciary from Mauritius and other dignitaries from both the countries. Note: About Mauritius Capital: Port Louis Currency: Mauritian rupee
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.230. The union cabinet has approved an MoU between India and which country on traditional medicine and homeopathy? पररि कचकित्सा औरﴂिल ने िारत और किस देश िे बीच पारﴂकत्रमﴂिेंद्रीय म ?िूरी दी हैﴂहो ोपैर्ी िे बीच एि समझौता ज्ञापन िो म (a) Kenya / केन्या (b) Lesotho / लेसोथो (c) Botswana / बोत्सिाना (d) Zimbabwe / वजम्बाब्वे (e) Tanzania / तंज़ावनया Ans.230.(d) Exp. The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has given ex-post facto approval to Memorandum of Understanding signed between the Republic of India and the Republic of Zimbabwe on Cooperation in the field of Traditional Systems of Medicine and Homeopathy. The MoU was signed on November 3rd, 2018. This will provide a frame work for the cooperation between the two countries for the promotion of traditional systems of medicine and homeopathy and will mutually benefit the two countries in the field of Traditional Medicine.
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Q.231. Power Finance Corporation has signed an agreement with which IIT for research, training and Entrepreneurship Development in smart grid technology? धान, प्रकशक्षण औरﴂपािर िाइनेंस िॉपोरेशन ने स्माटष कग्रि तिनीि में अनुस उद्यकमता कििास िे कलए किस IIT िे सार् एि समझौते पर हस्ताक्षर किए हℂ? (a) IIT-New Delhi / IIT-नई श्चदल्ली (b) IIT-Kanpur / IIT- कानपूर (c) IIT-Madras / IIT- मद्रास (d) IIT-Bombay / IIT-बॉम्बे (e) IIT-Guwahati/ IIT-गुवाहाटी Ans.231.(b) Exp. Power Finance Corporation, PFC, a PSU under Ministry of Power has signed an agreement with Indian Institute of Technology- Kanpur for Training, Research, and Entrepreneurship Development in Smart Grid Technology. The objective of the pact is to provide support to IIT-Kanpur in developing infrastructure for research and development on smart grid technology.
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Q.232. Which of the following organization has slapped Rs 2 crores fine on 4 entities in HDFC AMC front-running case? पर 2 ﴂर्ाओﴂग मामले में 4 सﴂट-रकनﴂगठन नेHDFC AMC फ्रﴂकनम्नकलस्वित में से किस स िरोड़ 셁पये िा िुमाषना लगाया है? (a) Reserve Bank of India / भारतीय ररजिा बैंक (b) National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development / नेिनल बैंक फॉर एग्रीक쥍चर एंड 셂रल डेिलपमेंट (c) Securities and Exchange Board of India / भारतीय प्रवतभूवत और विवनमय बोडा (d) Ministry of Finance / वित्त मंत्रालय (e) National Housing Bank / राष्ट्र ीय आिास बैंक Ans.232.(c) Exp. Markets regulator Sebi on 30th July posed a penalty totalling Rs 2 crore on four entities in HDFC Asset Management Company (AMC) front-running case. Front-running refers to an unethical practice by someone trading in shares on the basis of advance information given by a broker, analyst or other executive at a market intermediary before the trades are conducted by that entity. The regulator levied a fine of Rs 50 lakh each on Nilesh Kapadia and Dharmesh Shah, Rs 40 lakh on Ashok Nayak and Rs 60 lakh on IKAB Securities and Investments Ltd.
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Q.233. Which company has been selected as strategic partner by Metro Bank (a large UK-based retail and commercial bank) to drive IT transformation? पनी िो मेटरो बℂि (एि बड़े यूिे -आधाररतﴂआईटी पररितषन प्रदान िरने िे कलए, किस ि िुदरा और िाकणस्वज्यि बℂि) द्वारा रणनीकति िागीदार िे 셂प में चुना गया है? (a) Infosys / इंफोवसस (b) Accenture / एक्सᴂचर (c) Tech Mahindra / टेक मव ंद्रा (d) Tata Consultancy Services / टाटा कंसल्टेंसी सविासेज (e) Wipro / विप्रो Ans.233.(e) Exp. Wipro Limited on 30th July announced that Metro Bank, a large UK-based retail and commercial bank, has awarded a multi-year contract to deliver and transform testing and environment management services. As part of this partnership, Wipro said in a statement it will leverage its digital and quality engineering capabilities to drive transformation through automation, service virtualisation and DevSecOps enablement. This will help Metro Bank achieve its objectives around cost, pace and quality of operations and further differentiate them from other high street banks.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.234. Who has been appointed as the personal secretary to PM Modi? पीएम मोदी िो कनिी सकचि िे 셂प में किसे कनयुक्त किया गया है? (a) Giridhar Aramane / वगररधर अरमाने (b) Kapil Dev Tripathi / कवपल देि वत्रपाठी (c) Hardik Satishchandra Shah / ावदाक सतीिचंद्र िा (d) T S Tirumurti / टी एस वत셁मूवता (e) Ravi Mittal / रवि वमत्तल Ans.234.(c) Exp. Hardik Satishchandra Shah was appointed Private Secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 30th July Shah is a 2010-batch IAS officer of Gujarat cadre and is currently serving as a Deputy Secretary in the Prime Minister's Office (PMO).
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.235. On which date, International Friendship Day (World Friendship Day) is observed every year? तराषष्ट्र ीय कमत्रता कदिस (किश्व मैत्री कदिस) किस तारीि िो मनायाﴂहर साल अ िाता है? (a) 27 July / 27 जुलाई (b) 28 July / 28 जुलाई (c) 29 July / 29 जुलाई (d) 30 July / 30 जुलाई (e) 31 July / 31 जुलाई Ans.235.(d) Exp. July 30 was marked as the World Friendship Day in 1958 by the World Friendship Crusade. This was the first time the date was proposed. Then on April 27, 2011, the General Assembly of the United Nations declared July 30 as official International Friendship Day.
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Download Current Affairs APP Online test Series Q.236. Muslim Women Rights Day celebrated on ______to commemorate the first anniversary of the law against instant triple talaq. ठ मनाने िे कलएﴂतत्काल कटरपल तालि िे स्विलाि िानून िी पहली िर्षगा मुस्विम मकहला अकधिार कदिस ______िो मनाया गया। (a) 29 July / 29 जुलाई (b) 30 July / 30 जुलाई (c) 31 July / 31 जुलाई (d) 1 August / 1 अगस्त (e) 2 August / 2 अगस्त Ans.236.(d) Exp. Shri Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi was addressing Muslim women from across the country through virtual conference along with Union Law Minister Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad, Union Minister for Women and Child Development Smt Smriti Irani on the occasion of “Muslim Women Rights Day”. 1st August is a day which made Muslim women free from social evil of Triple Talaq; 1st August has been recorded in the country’s history as “Muslim Women Rights Day”. 1st August will remain as a golden moment of Indian democracy and Parliamentary history.”
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