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Current Affairs Q&A PDF – April 2021
Table of Contents
NATIONAL AFFAIRS ........................................................................................................................................................ 4
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS ........................................................................................................................................... 32
VISITS ............................................................................................................................................................................. 38
GOVT SCHEMES ............................................................................................................................................................. 39
BANKING AND FINANCE .............................................................................................................................................. 43
ECONOMY AND BUSINESS ............................................................................................................................................ 79
MoUs AND AGREEMENTS ............................................................................................................................................. 87
APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS ........................................................................................................................ 96
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS .................................................................................................................................. 110
SUMMITS, CONFERENCES .......................................................................................................................................... 119
COMMITTEE AND MEETING ...................................................................................................................................... 123
INDEX ........................................................................................................................................................................... 128
ACQUISITION AND MERGERS .................................................................................................................................... 136
DEFENCE ...................................................................................................................................................................... 140
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ..................................................................................................................................... 145
SPORTS ......................................................................................................................................................................... 153
BOOKS AND AUTHORS................................................................................................................................................ 161
OBITUARY .................................................................................................................................................................... 166
IMPORTANT DAYS ...................................................................................................................................................... 177
ENVIRONMENT ........................................................................................................................................................... 192
APP and WEB PORTAL ................................................................................................................................................ 194
CURRENT STATIC BANKING ...................................................................................................................................... 198
CA STATIC GK .............................................................................................................................................................. 210
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NATIONAL AFFAIRS
1. India Centre for Migration (ICM), the Think-Tank of _______________ celebrated its foundation day
on March 27.
1) Ministry of Labour and Employment
2) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
3) Ministry of External Affairs
4) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
5) Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Answer- 3) Ministry of External Affairs
Explanation:
India Centre for Migration (ICM), a Think-Tank set up by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)
celebrated its foundation day on March 27. An event was held to celebrate the foundation day of ICM.
During the event 2 Knowledge products were launched.
· It was established in 2008 by the Government of India to serve as a think tank on all matters relating
to International Migration.
2. Which state recently (in Mar’21) inaugurated its 1st school with indigenous language &
knowledge system called ‘Nyubu Nyvgam Yerko’?
1) Tripura
2) Meghalaya
3) Arunachal Pradesh
4) Assam
5) Uttarakhand
Answer- 3) Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation:
Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu along with Union MoS for Sports & Youth Affairs Kiren Rijiju has
inaugurated the state’s first formal indigenous language and knowledge system school called ‘Nyubu
Nyvgam Yerko’ at Rang Village, Seppa in East Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh.
3. In March 2021, Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) launched an initiative ‘AIM-PRIME’ that provides training
& guidance programs supported by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. What does ‘E’ stand for in ‘PRIME’?
1) Efficacy
2) Education
3) Engineered
4) Experimentally
5) Entrepreneurship
Answer- 5) Entrepreneurship
Explanation:
On March 31, 2021, Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog launched an initiative called AIM-PRIME (Program
for Researchers on Innovations, Market-Readiness & Entrepreneurship) to support startups/incubators by
providing training & guidance to them for commercializing their deep-tech ideas.
· Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) will act as the supporting agency for the initiative, while ‘Venture
Center’, will be responsible for the implementation of the program.
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4. Where is the annual Purvanchal festival “Maati” celebrated?
1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Jammu & Kashmir
3) Ladakh
4) Odisha
5) Delhi-NCR
Answer- 5) Delhi-NCR
Explanation:
Manoj Sinha, Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir attended the 4th edition of Purvanchal Festival “Maati”
at India International Centre, New Delhi. Purvanchal is known as ‘The land of warriors’. To celebrate the spirit and
strengthen among Purvanchalis living in Delhi-NCR, a festival called “Maati” has been celebrated since 2018.
5. Which cities were connected by the cruise ship service recently launched (March 21) by Union
Minister Mansuk Mandavia?
1) Surat & Bhavnagar
2) Bhavnagar & Diu
3) Mumbai & Jamnagar
4) Surat & Diu
5) Bhavnagar & Mumbai
Answer- 4) Surat & Diu
Explanation:
On 31st March, 2021 Mansukh Mandaviya, Minister of State for Ports, Shipping & Waterways virtually
flagged off the Cruise Ship service between Hazira Port of Surat and Diu.
· In November 2020, PM Modi inaugurated a RoPAX service, “Hazira-Ghogha” between Surat &
Bhavnagar in Gujarat.
6. Between which states was the famous idol shifting Tribal festival “Manyamkonda Jatara” conducted?
1) Andhra Pradesh & Telangana
2) Gujarat & Madhya Pradesh
3) Odisha & Andhra Pradesh
4) Tamil Nadu & Karnataka
5) Jharkhand & Odisha
Answer- 3) Odisha & Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
“Manyamkonda Jatara”, the famous idol shifting Tribal festival between the Left Wing Extremism (LWE) affected
villages in Odisha & Andhra Pradesh conducted successfully. In the Inter-state festival, 4 Idols of deities –
Kannamaraju, Bapiraju, Pothuraju and Muthyalamma, were moved from Malkangiri in Odisha to Polluru village,
Mothugudem mandal of Andhra Pradesh.
7. In March 2021, the Finance Ministry introduced the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme
(ECLGS) 3.0 and extended the validity of ECLGS 1.0, 2.0 & 3.0 till they reach a targeted line of
Credit of ______________.
1) Rs. 3 Lakh crore
2) Rs. 20 Lakh crore
3) Rs. 10 Lakh crore
4) Rs. 7 Lakh crore
5) Rs. 2 Lakh crore
Answer- 1) Rs. 3 Lakh crore
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Explanation:
The Ministry of Finance has extended the validity of Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS)
by another 3 months till June 30, 2021 or till such time that an amount of INR 3 Lakh crore (Target
Credit Line) is sanctioned under the Scheme.
· The extension of validity is applicable for ECLGS 1.0, 2.0 & 3.0.
· ECLGS 3.0 scheme was introduced covering business enterprises in Hospitality, Travel & Tourism,
Leisure & Sporting Sector.
· Tenor of Loans under ECLGS 3.0 – 6 years including a moratorium period of 2 years.
8. In April 2021, India & US agreed to revise the India-US Strategic Energy Partnership (SEP).
Which is NOT one among the 4 preliminary pillars of cooperation under the SEP?
1) Renewable Energy
2) Food and Nutrition Security
3) Oil and Gas
4) Sustainable Growth
5) Power and Energy Efficiency
Answer- 2) Food and Nutrition Security
Explanation:
India and the United States have agreed to revise the India-US Strategic Energy Partnership (SEP). The
revised SEP will have a greater focus on promoting clean energy with low-carbon pathways.
i. India-US SEP was established in April 2018.
ii. SEP organizes interagency engagement across 4 primary pillars of cooperation. They are
• Power and Energy Efficiency
• Oil and Gas
• Renewable Energy
• Sustainable Growth
9. As per the Finance Ministry, all businesses with turnover more than _______ should mandatorily
furnish 6-digit HSN code from April 1, 2021.
1) Rs. 10 crore
2) Rs. 1.5 crore
3) Rs. 2.5 crore
4) Rs. 15 crore
5) Rs. 5 crore
Answer- 5) Rs. 5 crore
Explanation:
Starting from April 1, 2021, the Finance Ministry has made it mandatory for Businesses with turnover of
more than INR 5 Crore to furnish 6-Digit HSN/SAC (Harmonised System of Nomenclature Code/Service
Accounting Code) on invoices issued for supplies of taxable goods and services.
· Businesses with Turnover of up to INR 5 Crore in the Financial Year 2020-21 would be required to
furnish 4-digit HSN code on B2B invoices.
· HSN code was introduced by the World Customs Organization (WCO) in 1988
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10. Which is the 1st state in India to commission Farm based Solar Power Projects under PM-
KUSUM scheme?
1) Gujarat
2) Punjab
3) Rajasthan
4) Mizoram
5) Assam
Answer- 3) Rajasthan
Explanation:
Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation Ltd (RRECL) commissioned India’s 1st Farm-based Solar
Power Project under the PM-KUSUM (Pradhan Mantri - Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthan Mahabhiyan)
Scheme at Bhaloji Village, Kotputli in Jaipur, Rajasthan.
· PM-KUSUM was launched by the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) in 2019.
· It’s targeted to add solar & other renewable energy capacities of 25, 750 MW by 2022 with Financial
support of INR 34, 422 Crores from govt.
About Rajasthan:
Chief Minister – Ashok Gehlot
Capital – Jaipur
11. In April 2021, India contributed USD 300,000 to UN-Women. Which of the following points
listed are correct with respect to the UN?
a) T.S. Tirumurti is India’s Permanent Secretary to the United Nations
b) India & China were elected as Members of the UN Commission on Status of Women for 4-year
term
c) Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka is the present Executive Director of UN Women
1) Only b
2) Only b & c
3) Only a & b
4) All a, b & c
5) Only a & c
Answer- 5) Only a & c
Explanation:
T.S. Tirumurti, India’s Permanent Secretary to the United Nations (UN) stated that India has contributed
USD 300,000 (~ INR 2.2 Crores) to the UN Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women
(also known as UN Women).
· In September 2020, India & Afghanistan were elected as Members of the UN Commission on Status of
Women, a body of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) for a 4-year term.
About UN Women:
Executive Director – Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka
Headquarters – New York, USA
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12. The Finance Ministry has extended the validity of the Stand-Up India Scheme till 2025, where
it also announced that Rs. 25,586 Crore Loans to over 1.14 Lakh Accounts were distributed under
the scheme.
Identify the points which are precisely linked to the Stand-Up India Scheme:
A) The bank loan scheme was introduced in 2016 with a maximum repayment period of 7 years.
B) Loans are provided only for Greenfield projects.
C) Bank loans up to Rs. 10 lakhs can be availed by SC, ST & Women borrowers from Scheduled
Commercial Banks.
1) Only C
2) Only A & C
3) All A, B & C
4) Only B & C
5) Only A & B
Answer- 5) Only A & B
Explanation:
Finance Ministry has stated that Banks have sanctioned more than INR 25, 586 Crore Loans to over 1.14
Lakh Accounts (Till March 23, 2021) under the Stand-Up India Scheme since its launch in 2016.
Simultaneously, the government extended the validity of the Stand-Up India Scheme till 2025.
· Bank loans between INR 10 Lakh & INR 1 Crore to at least one SC/ST borrower & at least one-woman
borrower per bank branch of Scheduled Commercial Banks.
· Loans under the scheme are available for only greenfield projects.
· Repayment Period – Maximum of 7 years
13. In March 2021, The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) celebrated
‘PoshanPakhwada’ (Nutrition Fortnight) across India. Under which Ministry, a new nutrition
scheme for Elderly persons, “POSHAN Abhiyaan for Elderly” is planned to be launched?
A) Ministry of Women and Child Development
B) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
C) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
1) Only C
2) Only A & B
3) Only B
4) Only B & C
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 3) Only B
Explanation:
The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) celebrated ‘PoshanPakhwada’ (Nutrition
Fortnight) across India under POSHAN Abhiyaan (Prime Minister’s Overarching Scheme for Holistic
Nutrition) or National Nutrition Mission from March 16-31, 2021.
· POSHAN Abhiyaan was launched by PM Narendra Modi on 8th March 2018.
· The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is aiming to launch POSHAN Abhiyaan for Elderly,
to provide nutrition support to the Elderly.
· In March, 2021, MWCD classified all its major programme under 3 umbrella schemes – Mission
Poshan 2.0, Mission Vatsalya & Mission Shakti for better Implementation.
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14. In April 2021, Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED)
launched the Village & Digital Connect Drive, “Sankalp se Siddhi”.
Identify the points which are precisely related to some of the initiatives of TRIFED:
A) “Sankalp se Siddhi” is a 100-day digital connectivity drive, aimed at covering 100 villages with
digital connectivity.
B) Van Dhan Yojana was launched in 2018, with 75 % funds from Central Govt. & 25% funded by
State Govt.
C) The skill upgradation centers, “Van Dhan Vikas Kendras” (VDVKs) will be set-up in villages by
TRIFED through its ‘MSP for MFP’ scheme.
1) Only B & C
2) Only A & C
3) Only A
4) Only C
5) Only A & B
Answer- 4) Only C
Explanation:
On April 04, 2021, the Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED) under
the Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) launched “Sankalp se Siddhi” a Village & Digital Connect Drive.
· Sankalp se Siddhi is a 100-day Digital connectivity drive that aims to cover a total of 1500 villages.
· Van Dhan Yojana was launched on 14th April 2018 as a component of the ‘MSP for MFP’ scheme
under TRIFED. It is a 100% Central Government Funded scheme.
· Van Dhan Vikas Kendras (VDVKs) will be set-up for providing skill upgradation and capacity building
training through ‘MSP for MFP’ scheme.
15. In March 2021, the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare approved the ‘National Policy for
Rare Diseases 2021’.
Identify the points which are precisely related to Rare diseases & India’s ‘National Policy for Rare
Diseases 2021’:
A) Govt. provided financial assistance up to Rs. 20 lakhs under the Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi (RAN)
Scheme for rare diseases which require a one-time treatment.
B) National Consortium to be set up with the Department of Health Research, as convenor to
increase focus on indigenous research of Rare disease.
C) Govt. to upgrade 8 health facilities as Centre of Excellence (CoE) for rare diseases, with Rs. 5
crores financial assistance.
1) Only A & C
2) Only B & C
3) Only A & B
4) Only C
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
On March 30, 2021, Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare approved the ‘National
Policy for Rare Diseases 2021’. The policy aims to address the high cost of treatment for rare diseases
with increased focus on indigenous research.
· It provides financial assistance up to INR 20 Lakhs under the Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi (RAN) Scheme
for rare diseases which require a one-time treatment.
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· 8 health facilities to be designated as Centre of Excellence (CoE), they will be provided one-time
financial support of up to INR 5 Crore for upgradation of diagnostics facilities.
· National Consortium to be set up with the Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health &
Family Welfare as convenor to increase focus on indigenous research of Rare disease.
16. In April 2021, the Supreme Court of India set-up a 3-member committee to review the
controversial Agriculture reform laws passed by the Parliament in 2020.
Identify the farm laws passed by the parliament:
A) The Farmers’ Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act
B) The Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act
C) The Code of Civil Procedure (Amendment) Act
D) The Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm
Services Act
1) All A, B, C & D
2) Only A, B & C
3) Only A, C & D
4) Only B, C & D
5) Only A, B & D
Answer- 5) Only A, B & D
Explanation:
A 3-member committee appointed by the Supreme Court for Studying 3 Agricultural reform laws passed
by Parliament has submitted its report to the Supreme Court.
Members of the Committee – Pramod Kumar Joshi, Anil Ghanwat, Ashok Gulati
3-Farm laws:
• The Farmers’ Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act
• The Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act
• The Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Act
17. As per the, ‘The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Ordinance, 2021’, Corporate
debtors can initiate Pre-Packaged Insolvency Resolution Process (PIRP) on ____________ with
maximum default of __________.
1) Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC), Rs. 10 crore
2) Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME), Rs. 10 crore
3) Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC), Rs. 1 crore
4) Micro Finance Institutions, Rs. 10 crore
5) Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME), Rs. 1 crore
Answer- 5) Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME), Rs. 1 crore
Explanation:
The government of India has promulgated an Ordinance - ‘The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code
(Amendment) Ordinance, 2021’ to allow ‘Pre-Packaged Insolvency Resolution Process (PIRP)’ to Micro,
Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME).
· Corporate Debtors of the MSME can initiate PIRP on MSMEs with a maximum default value of INR 1
Crore.
· Insolvency proceedings include 90 days to submit a resolution plan & 120 days for the entire
process.
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18. Identify the statements which are correct with respect to Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-
Gramin (PMAY-G) scheme:
A) PMAY-G was launched in 2014 to provide ‘Housing for All’ by 2022
B) Minimum size of the house under this scheme is 20 Sq. mts
C) PMAY-G scheme is being monitored through MIS-AwaasSoft & Awaas App
1) Only A & C
2) Only A & B
3) Only A
4) Only B & C
5) Only C
Answer- 5) Only C
Explanation:
i.Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana- Gramin (PMAY-G) was launched in April 2016 to provide ‘Housing for
All’ by the year 2022.
ii.The minimum size of a house under the scheme is 25 Square metre (increased from 20 Sq. Mt).
iii.PMAY-G scheme is being monitored through MIS-AwaasSoft & Awaas App.
iv.The cost is shared between Central & State Govt. in the ratio 60:40 in plain areas and 90:10 for North
Eastern & Himalayan States.
19. Which Ministry collaborated with Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to set-up Health Cells
under its “Anamaya” initiative to provide health & nutrition support to the tribal population?
1) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
2) Ministry of Rural Development
3) Ministry of AYUSH
4) Ministry of Tribal Affairs
5) Ministry of Women and Child Development
Answer- 4) Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Explanation:
Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare along with Arjun Munda, Union
Minister of Tribal Affairs virtually launched ‘Anamaya’, the Tribal Health Collaborative. It is a multi-stake
holder initiative of the Tribal Affairs Ministry, to provide health & nutrition support to tribal
populations.
· Supporting Partners – Piramal Foundation & Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF).
· Establish a Health Cell to monitor healthcare delivery in tribal areas, under the Tribal Health Action
Plan.
20. Which railway zone became the 1st in India to achieve 100% electrification?
1) West Central Railways
2) South Central Railway
3) East Central Railway
4) North Western Railway
5) South East Central Railway
Answer- 1) West Central Railways
Explanation:
West Central Railways(WCR) became the 1st of the 18 railway zones of India to achieve 100%
electrification.
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· The government ensures that the entire rail network will be electrified by December 2023 and will
run on renewable energy by 2030.
21. When was India’s 1st Military farm set-up, that supplies hygienic cow milk to the armed
forces?
1) 1905
2) 1947
3) 1963
4) 1857
5) 1889
Answer- 5) 1889
Explanation:
India’s Military farms that supplied hygienic cow milk to the armed forces continuously for the last 132
years with 25,000 MT of hay yearly was formally closed on 7th April 2021.
· The 1st military farm was set-up under British-India, on February 1, 1889 at Allahabad.
22. In April 2021, India’s Permanent Secretary to the United Nations, ____________ announced
India’s contribution of an additional __________ to the UN Trust Fund for Counter-Terrorism.
1) Syed Akbaruddin, USD 500,000
2) T.S. Tirumurti, USD 25,00,000
3) Syed Akbaruddin, USD 25,00,000
4) T.S. Tirumurti, USD 10,00,000
5) T.S. Tirumurti, USD 500,000
Answer- 5) T.S. Tirumurti, USD 500,000
Explanation:
T.S. Tirumurti, India’s Permanent Secretary to the United Nations (UN) stated that India has contributed
an additional USD 500, 000 to the United Nations Trust Fund for Counter-Terrorism. With this, India’s
total contribution to the UN Counter-Terrorism fund stands at around USD 1.05 Million.
About United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT):
Under-Secretary-General – Vladimir Voronkov
Headquarters – New York, USA
23. Education Minister, Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank launched “SARTHAQ” that sets
implementation plan of National Education Policy (NEP) – 2020 for the next 10 years. What does
‘SARTHAQ’ stands for?
1) Scholarship and Training with Harmonic Advanced Quality Education
2) Students Training through Holistically Advanced Quality Education
3) Scientific Training with Harmonically Attached Quality Education
4) Students and Teachers Holistic Advancement through Quality Education
5) Scientific Training for Holistically Attached Quality Education
Answer- 4) Students and Teachers Holistic Advancement through Quality Education
Explanation:
Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank launched an Implementation Plan for School
Education called ‘Students’ and Teachers’ Holistic Advancement through Quality Education (SARTHAQ)’.
· It is the Plan of Action set to achieve the goals of the National Education Policy (NEP) and outlines
implementation plans for the next 10 years.
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24. __________ announced all Thermal Power Plants within the 10 km radius of cities with a million
plus population to install emission control equipment by ___________.
1) Ministry of Power, December 31, 2025
2) Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, December 31, 2025
3) Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, December 31, 2022
4) Ministry of Coal, December 31, 2025
5) Ministry of Power, December 31, 2022
Answer- 3) Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, December 31, 2022
Explanation:
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change extends the compliance timeline of Thermal
Power plants with reduced penalties for non-compliance.
Thermal Power Plants are categorized under 3 groups: Category A, B & C
· Category A – Within the 10 km radius of cities with a million plus population
· All Category A power plants should install emission control equipment by December 31, 2022.
25. According to the Finance Ministry, which state is the top contributor to the Small Savings
Schemes with around 12-15% of India’s total contribution?
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Gujarat
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) West Bengal
5) Telangana
Answer- 4) West Bengal
Explanation:
National Savings Institute under the Ministry of Finance, announced West Bengal as the largest
contributor to the Small Savings Schemes with Rs. 90,000 crore contribution during 2017-18.
· Over the years, West Bengal is the highest contributor to the schemes, with 12-15% of India’s total
contribution.
26. The Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas announced that India’s Fuel demand fell by 9.1% in
FY 2020-21 due to COVID-19 lockdown.
Identify the points that are True with respect to Indian Petroleum products:
A) India’s Most consumed fuel, Petrol, fell by 12% in FY 2020-21
B) Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) is a mixture of Butane & Propane
C) LPG was the only retail fuel that registered positive growth in FY 2020-21
1) Only A & B
2) All A, B & C
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) Only A
Answer- 3) Only B & C
Explanation:
According to the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, For the 1st time since 1998-99, India’s fuel
demand declined by 9.1% in FY 2020-21 due to COVID-19 lockdown.
· Consumption of Diesel (India’s most consumed fuel) fell by 12%, while Petrol demand fell by 6.7%.
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· LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) was the only retail fuel that registered growth.
· LPG is a mixture of Butane & Propane.
27. e-commerce major ___________ is planning (as of Apr’21) to set-up Asia’s largest fulfillment
center at _____________.
1) Amazon, Gurugram
2) Flipkart, Bangalore
3) Amazon, Bangalore
4) Flipkart, Noida
5) Flipkart, Gurugram
Answer- 5) Flipkart, Gurugram
Explanation:
Haryana state govt. approved allotment of 140 acres of land for e-commerce major, Flipkart for setting-
up Asia’s largest fulfillment center in Gurugram, Haryana. Unlike traditional warehouses, the fulfilment
center will be equipped with highly automated pick, pack, and shipping equipment.
28. Which governmental body launched the 1st of its kind, Online Dispute Resolution(ODR)
Handbook, for dispute resolution outside Court?
1) Parliament of India
2) Supreme Court of India
3) 15th Planning Commission
4) NITI Aayog
5) Union Cabinet
Answer- 4) NITI Aayog
Explanation:
On 10th April 2021, Supreme Court Justice DY Chandrachud released the first of its kind Online Dispute
Resolution(ODR) Handbook developed by NITI Aayog.
· ODR is a mechanism to resolve disputes collaboratively outside the court through mechanisms like
negotiation, mediation, conciliation and arbitration.
About NITI Aayog:
National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog), was formed on January 1, 2015.
Chairperson– Prime Minister
CEO– Amitabh Kant
29. Identify the points that are correctly related to Ethanol-blending:
A) Ethanol-blending is the process of mixing Ethanol with Petrol to reduce vehicular pollution
B) Food Grains can be converted into ethanol
C) India targets to achieve 20% ethanol blending by 2030
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & C
3) Only A & B
4) Only B & C
5) Only C
Answer- 3) Only A & B
Explanation:
Ethanol-blending in Petrol in India has reached more than 7.2% for the 1st Time in 2020-21.
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· India has set a target of 10% (10% of ethanol mixed with 90% of petrol) blending by 2022 & 20%
blending by 2025.
· Sources of Ethanol – Sugarcane Juice, Molasses, Damaged Food Grains, Surplus rice with Food
Corporation of India (FCI) can be converted into Ethanol.
· Mixing Ethanol with Petrol will reduce pollution, act as a value addition to the sugar industry &
reduce India’s dependence on imported Crude Oil.
30. Which organisation(s) partnered with MyGov Indian to conduct an Artificial Intelligence (AI)
based Agriculture Hackathon in April 2021?
1) Amazon India
2) Hindustan Unilever Limited
3) Google
4) Only 1 & 2
5) Only 2 & 3
Answer- 5) Only 2 & 3
Explanation:
Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) & Google partners with MyGov India to jointly launch an Artificial
Intelligence (AI) driven Agriculture Hackathon that was conducted from 7-9 April 2021.
About Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL):
Chairman & MD – Sanjiv Mehta
Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra
31. Who recently (in Apr’21) released a commemorative postage stamp on the memory of
Rajyogini Dadi Janki?
1) Narendra Modi
2) Ram Nath Kovind
3) Rajnath Singh
4) M Venkaiah Naidu
5) Om Birla
Answer- 4) M Venkaiah Naidu
Explanation:
On 12th April, 2021 Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu released a commemorative postage stamp on the
memory of Rajyogini Dadi Janki, the former Chief of Brahma Kumaris commemorating her Spiritual
works & fight social evils like gender discrimination, casteism and communalism at New Delhi.
32. Which countries Covid-19 vaccine was approved (in Apr’21) by Drugs Controller General of
India (DCGI)?
1) USA, Moderna
2) Russia, Pfizer-BioNTech
3) USA, Pfizer-BioNTech
4) Russia, Sputnik V
5) UK, Moderna
Answer- 4) Russia, Sputnik V
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Explanation:
Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has approved the use of Russia’s Covid-19 vaccine, “Sputnik V”
in India, to tackle the 2nd Wave of the virus spread in India. With this approval, India has 3 Covid-19
vaccines – Covaxin, Covishield and Sputnik-V.
• Sputnik-V is manufactured in India by Hyderabad based Dr Reddy’s Laboratories.
33. What is the motto of “Aahaar Kranti”, a new mission launched by the Ministry of Health &
Family Welfare in April 2021?
1) Good Diet-Good Cognition
2) Yoga for Health - Yoga at Home
3) Ayurveda for Healthy Life
4) Vaccination for All
5) Vigilant India, Prosperous India
Answer- 1) Good Diet-Good Cognition
Explanation:
Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare, Dr Harsh Vardhan launched a new mission called ‘Aahaar
Kranti’. The aim of the mission is to raise awareness of the importance of nutritionally balanced diet &
the importance of accessibility to all local fruits & vegetables.
· The motto of the Mission is Uttam Aahaar Uttam Vichaar or ‘Good Diet-Good Cognition’.
· The programme will focus on training teachers who will eventually pass on the message to students,
their families and finally society at large.
34. Name the 4-day long Mega COVID-19 vaccination drive conducted by Indian Govt?
1) Kiran Utsav
2) Udbhav Utsav
3) Corona Maha Ustav
4) Swarnabhoomi Maha Utsav
5) Tika Utsav
Answer- 5) Tika Utsav
Explanation:
Tika Utsav, a 4-day long Mega COVID-19 vaccination drive was conducted by Indian Govt. from 11th
April 2021, the birth anniversary of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule and continued till 14th April 2021 the birth
anniversary of Babasaheb Ambedkar.
35. ______________ district & ______________ state secured the top positions for successful
implementation of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) during FY 2020-21.
1) Jamnagar, Gujarat
2) Jamnagar, Chhattisgarh
3) Udhampur, Gujarat
4) Bhavnagar, Gujarat
5) Udhampur, Chhattisgarh
Answer- 5) Udhampur, Chhattisgarh
Explanation:
Udhampur district of Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) UT bagged the top position at National level for successful
implementation of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY). It has constructed roads of length
560.49 km during the FY 2020-21.
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• Chhattisgarh bagged the 1st place among all states/UT for developing the highest road length under
PMGSY. It was followed by Uttarakhand and J&K.
36. Where is the Cyber Security Operation Centre (CSoC) that was recently (in Apr’21) launched
by C-DAC located?
1) Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
2) Pune, Maharashtra
3) Jaipur, Rajasthan
4) Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
5) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Answer- 1) Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Explanation:
C-DAC (Centre for Development of Advanced Computing) launched 3 new initiatives namely Cyber
Security Operation Centre (CSoC), Parallel Development Environment (ParaDE) & Automatic
Parallelizing Compiler (CAPC) on occasion of its 34th Foundation Day.
· CSoC is a Cyber Security operation Centre located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. It will offer end-
to-end security solutions including managed security services.
37. In April 2021, Health Ministry announced that, India has 75,532 fully functional Ayushman
Bharat-Health and Wellness Centre (AB-HWCs).
Identify the points which are correctly related to AB-HWCs:
A) AB-HWC was launched in 2019 with a target of operationalizing 1.5 Lakh Health and Wellness
Centre (HWCs) by 2025
B) AB-HWCs screen individuals for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)
C) Gujarat attained the 1st rank among Indian states for operationalizing HWCs in 2020-21
1) Only A & C
2) Only B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A
5) Only A & B
Answer- 2) Only B
Explanation:
The Health Ministry announced that the Government has operationalized around 75, 532 Ayushman
Bharat-Health and Wellness Centre (AB-HWCs) across India since 2018. PM Narendra Modi inaugurated
the 1st AB-HWC at Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh on April 14, 2018.
· AB-HWS has a target of operationalizing 1.5 Lakh Health and Wellness Centre (HWCs) by December
2022.
· AB-HWCs screen individuals for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) like Hypertension & Diabetes,
it also conducts screening of three common cancers – oral cancer, breast cancer & cervical cancer.
· Punjab attained the 1st rank among Indian states for operationalizing HWCs in 2020-21.
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38. In April 2021, National Green Tribunal (NGT) formed a 8-member National Task Force (NFT)
headed by Secretary of Environment Ministry to monitor the Air-Quality status.
Identify the points that are correct with respect to Indian Air pollution:
A) NFT will monitor & frame policies to improve the Air-Quality standards in the Delhi-NCR
region
B) Under National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), India targets 20-30% reduction in Particulate
Matter concentrations by 2024 keeping 2017 as the base year
C) NCAP declares a city as “Non-Attainment” if it does not meet the National Ambient Air Quality
Standards (NAAQS) over a 5-year
1) Only B & C
2) Only A & C
3) All A, B & C
4) Only A & B
5) None of the Above
Answer- 1) Only B & C
Explanation:
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has formed an eight-member National Task Force (NTF) to monitor
the remedial steps to improve the status of air quality. The committee will be headed and coordinated
by the Secretary - Ministry of Environment and Forests.
i.It will monitor the enforcement of air quality standards in all the Non-Attainment Cities along with
other air polluted areas.
ii.The National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) is formed to tackle air pollution which targets a 20-30%
reduction in Particulate Matter concentrations by 2024 keeping 2017 as the base year.
iii.Under NCAP a city will be declared as “Non-Attainment” if it does not meet the National Ambient Air
Quality Standards (NAAQS) over a 5-year period.
39. In April 2021, Minister of Housing & Urban Affairs, Hardeep Singh Puri launched 2 Challenges
– EatSmart Cities Challenge & Transport 4 All (T4All) Challenge.
Identify the points that are Correctly related to the Challenges:
A) Only the 100 Smart Cities can take part in the challenge
B) EatSmart Cities Challenge is based on the ‘Eat Right India’ Movement launched by FSSAI in
2018
C) 1st edition of T4All Challenge is focused on ‘Digital Innovation’
1) Only A & B
2) Only B & C
3) Only A & C
4) All A, B & C
5) Only B
Answer- 2) Only B & C
Explanation:
Hardeep S Puri, Minister of State (I/C) Housing & Urban Affairs virtually launched 2 Challenges during
an online event.
· EatSmart Cities Challenge & Transport 4 All (T4All) Challenge
· All Smart Cities, capital cities of States/UTs and cities with a population of more than 5 Lakh are
eligible to take part in the 2 challenges.
EatSmart Cities Challenge:
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· The challenge is aimed at building awareness among consumers for making better food choices set-
up under the ‘Eat Right India’ Movement.
· Eat Right India was launched in 2018 by FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India).
Transport 4 All (T4All) Challenge:
· The focus of the 1st Edition of the challenge will be on ‘Digital Innovation’.
40. In April 2021, MeitY launched 3 New Initiatives of the National Internet Exchange of India
(NIXI) – IP Guru, NIXI Academy & NIXI-IP-Index. What is the Sole Idea behind the initiatives?
1) Providing Secured Internet Protocol access for Defense sector
2) Complete Digitization of Govt. Schools
3) Internet Security against Phishing
4) Adapting Internet Protocol v6
5) Free Public WiFi across India
Answer- 4) Adapting Internet Protocol v6
Explanation:
Ajay Prakash Sawhney, Secretary Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) launched 3
New Initiatives of the National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI).
· IP Guru – IPv6 (Internet Protocol Version 6) Expert Panel, NIXI Academy & NIXI-IP-Index
41. In April 2021, ‘The Tribunals Reforms (Rationalisation and Conditions of Service) Ordinance,
2021’ was passed.
Identify the points that are correctly related:
A) The ordinance dissolves existing appellate authorities under 9 acts & transfers their functions
to Supreme Courts
B) The Tenure of Chairperson of a Tribunal has been fixed for a term of 4 years
C) Under Article 123 President of India can promulgate ordinance
1) Only C
2) Only B & C
3) All A, B & C
4) Only A & B
5) Only A
Answer- 2) Only B & C
Explanation:
President Ram Nath Kovind promulgated ‘The Tribunals Reforms (Rationalisation and Conditions of
Service) Ordinance, 2021’. The ordinance dissolves existing appellate authorities under 9 acts and
transfers their functions to High Courts.
Amendment to Finance Act 2017 introduced provisions related to the composition of Search-cum-
selection committees
· The Tenure of Chairperson of a Tribunal has been fixed for a term of 4 years (or till the age of 70).
· Article 123 of Constitution deals with the Ordinance making power of the President
42. Which state govt. recently (in Apr’21) inaugurated the Advanced Antiquities Management
System (AAMS) for maintaining the information related storage of antiquities?
1) Punjab
2) Goa
3) Sikkim
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4) Gujarat
5) Maharashtra
Answer- 2) Goa
Explanation:
The Directorate of Archives and Archaeology (DAA), Government of Goa inaugurated the Advanced
Antiquities Management System(AAMS) in India, the first of its kind facility in India for the storage of
antiquities.
· The AAMS collected the information about the antiquities and maintained a library of information on
the antiquities using software which was used for industrial devices.
43. In April, the Ministry of Tourism signed MoU’s with 2 Online Travel Companies – Cleartrip
and Ease My Trip for boosting the Hospitality & Tourism Industry. As per the MoU, In which
portal the companies need to self-certify themselves?
1) SAATHI App
2) NIDHI Portal
3) Udyam Registration Portal
4) Only 1 & 2
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 4) Only 1 & 2
Explanation:
In April, the Ministry of Tourism signed MoU’s with 2 Online Travel Companies – Cleartrip and Ease My
Trip for boosting the Hospitality & Tourism Industry of India.
The MoU aims to provide visibility to Tourist accommodation units which have self-certified themselves
on,
· SAATHI App (System for Assessment, Awareness & Training for the Hospitality Industry)
· NIDHI (National Integrated Database of Hospital Industry) Portal
44. In April 2021, the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) & Deen Dayal Antyodaya
Yojana – National Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) partnered for implementing PM-FME Scheme.
Identify the points that are correct with respect to PM-FME Scheme:
A) PM-FME was launched in 2018 under the Ministry of Rural Development
B) The Scheme provides Rs. 40,000 as working capital for each member of Self Help Groups
(SHG)
C) It was launched with a total outlay of Rs.10, 000 crore for duration of 5 years
1) Only A
2) Only B & C
3) Only C
4) Only A & C
5) Only B
Answer- 2) Only B & C
Explanation:
The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) & Deen Dayal Antyodaya Yojana – National
Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) of Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) have agreed to work together on
implementation of PM-FME Scheme (Pradhan Mantri Formalization of Micro Food Processing
Enterprises Scheme).
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· PM-FME Scheme was launched in 2020 under the Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan initiative, under
the MoFPI.
· Under the scheme, Rs. 40, 000 per SHG member will be provided as working capital.
· The scheme was launched with a total outlay of INR 10, 000 Crore for the duration of 5 years
(2020-21 to 2024-25).
45. Which country recently (in Apr’21) launched its 1st Mega Food Park project in India?
1) Turkey
2) Italy
3) France
4) South Korea
5) Australia
Answer- 2) Italy
Explanation:
Italy launched its 1st ever Mega Food Park project, including food processing facilities in India. The pilot
project “The Mega Food Park” was launched over a virtual platform in April 2021.
· A Letter of Intent was signed between the ICE Office in Mumbai and Fanidhar Mega Food Park, in
Gujarat.
46. In April 2021 the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW) has approved Rs 50.30 cr
for development of a ROPAX (Roll-on, Roll-off Passenger) jetty project on ______ river in ________
state.
1) Betwa, Uttar Pradesh
2) Dhamra, West Bengal
3) Betwa, Madhya Pradesh
4) Sabarmati, Gujarat
5) Dhamra, Odisha
Answer- 5) Dhamra, Odisha
Explanation:
In April 2021 The Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW) approved Rs 50.30 cr (50% of the
total cost) for the development of a ROPAX (Roll-on, Roll-off Passenger) jetty project on the Dhamra
river in Odisha.
• The Jetty will connect Kaninali in Bhadrak district and Talachua in Kendrapara district, Odisha
under the ‘Sagarmala’
47. In April 2021, the Finance Ministry replaced the Income Tax Settlement Commission with a
new dispute resolution system. What is the maximum taxable income that can be resolved
through the new system?
1) Rs. 15 lakhs
2) Rs. 25 lakhs
3) Rs. 30 lakhs
4) Rs. 50 lakhs
5) Rs. 5 lakhs
Answer- 4) Rs. 50 lakhs
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Explanation:
In April 2021, the finance ministry notified the rules for winding up of the Settlement Commission which
handled income tax and wealth tax disputes, effective 1 February 2021. It will be replaced by a new
dispute resolution system with assessing taxable income up to Rs 50 lakh and disputed income of up to
Rs 10 lakh.
48. In April 2021, the Finance Ministry made changes to the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee
Scheme (ECLGS).
Identify the points that are correct with respect to ECLGS:
A) Non-Banking Financial Institutions were included to the beneficiaries of SMA-1 (Special
Mention Accounts-1)
B) ECLGS already includes 26 sectors recommended by K V Kamath Committee
C) Central Govt. targets to provide loan of Rs. 3 lakh crores to various sectors
1) Only A
2) All A, B & C
3) Only B & C
4) Only C
5) Only A & C
Answer- 3) Only B & C
Explanation:
The Ministry of Finance has extended the Scope of ECLGS 2.0 component of Emergency Credit Line
Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) by including SMA-1 (Special Mention Accounts-1) of the Healthcare sector.
i.ECLGS 2.0 already includes borrowers from 26 sectors identified by RBI (Reserve Bank of India)
constituted K V Kamath Committee.
ii.In March, 2021, the Ministry of Finance had extended the validity of ECLGS (ECLGS 1.0, 2.0 & 3.0) by
another 3 months till June 30, 2021 or till an amount of INR 3 Lakh crore (Target Credit Line) is
reached.
49. In April 2021, Union Minister Piyush Goyal launched the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme
(SISFS).
Which are the points that are correct with respect to the SISFS?
A) It provides financial assistance to startups for creating a Robust Startup ecosystem in Tier-2 &
Tier-3 towns of India
B) It was set-up with a corpus of Rs. 945 Crore for 4 years
C) Rs. 5 Crore will be provided to eligible Incubators selected by Experts Advisory Committee
(EAC)
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & C
3) Only A
4) Only A & B
5) Only C
Answer- 1) All A, B & C
Explanation:
On April 19, 2021, Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal launched the Startup India Seed
Fund Scheme (SISFS).
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i.It aims to build a Robust Startup ecosystem in Tier-2 & Tier-3 towns of India which are suffering due to
inadequate funding.
ii.It was set-up with a corpus of INR 945 Crore for 4 years, starting 2021-22.
iii.INR 5 Crore will be provided as grant assistance to eligible Incubators selected by Experts Advisory
Committee (EAC).
50. In April 2021, Union Cabinet gave approval for Amendments to Finance Bill, 2021 and the
Exclusive subsidy policy for Urea produced through coal gasification by Talcher Fertilizers
Limited (TFL).
Identify the points that are correctly related to the approvals:
A) 10-year Income tax exemption to the National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and
Development (NBFID)
B) A new Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess (AIDC) on Hotel Bills
C) Allocation of Rs. 13, 277 Crore for Talcher Fertilizers Limited (TFL)
1) All A, B & C
2) Only B & C
3) Only A & C
4) Only B
5) Only A & B
Answer- 3) Only A & C
Explanation:
In April, 2021, the Union Cabinet gave approval to several key initiatives. They are:
i.Approval to Bangalore Metro Rail Project Phase 2A & Phase 2B
ii.Approval for Amendments to Finance Bill, 2021
• It provides a 10-year income tax exemption to the National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and
Development (NBFID).
• Introduction of new Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess (AIDC) on Petrol and Diesel
(INR 2.5/litre on petrol and INR 4/litre on diesel).
iii.Approval for Exclusive subsidy policy for Urea produced through coal gasification by Talcher
Fertilizers Limited (TFL).
• The new subsidy policy costing INR 13, 277 Crore will be provided to Talcher Fertilizers Limited
(TFL).
• It is a Joint Venture company of 4 Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) namely Rashtriya Chemicals &
Fertilizers (RCF), GAIL (India) Ltd. (GAIL), Coal India Ltd. (CIL) and Fertilizer Corporation of India
Ltd. (FCIL)
51. In April 2021, the Union Cabinet gave approval for signing of various MoUs & agreements.
Identify the correctly matched approval:
S.No Partnering Country with India Area of Cooperation
A Bangladesh Promoting Competition among Indian Companies
B Australia Accounting
C Brazil Bilateral Trade Remedies
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1) All A, B & C
2) Only B & C
3) Only A & C
4) Only B
5) Only A & B
Answer- 4) Only B
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet gave approval to several key initiatives. They are:
i.Signing of MoU between the Competition Commission of India (CCI) & the Administrative Council for
Economic Defense of Brazil (CADE), Brazil.
ii.Approval of Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) between ICAI & CPA, Australia.
• Mutual recognition in the field of Accounting.
iii.Approval for MoU between ICAI & Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ)
iv.MoU between India & Bangladesh in area of trade remedial measures
• Covers activities in the area of anti-dumping, countervailing and safeguards measures in bilateral
trade
52. How many medical devices recently (in Apr’21) got licence extensions for 6-months from
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO)?
1) 15
2) 7
3) 12
4) 17
5) 8
Answer- 5) 8
Explanation:
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has extended the License Validity of 8 Medical
Devices (listed under Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940) by additional 6 Months for
manufacturers/importers.
Devices:
• All Implantable Medical Device, CT scan equipment, MRI equipment, Defibrillators, PET Equipment,
Dialysis Machine, X-Ray Machine & Bone marrow cell separator.
53. Which ministry launched (in Apr’21) the awareness event on gender related interventions,
‘Gender Samvaad’?
1) Ministry of Corporate Affairs
2) Ministry of Rural Development
3) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
4) Ministry of Women and Child Development
5) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
Answer- 2) Ministry of Rural Development
Explanation:
The event Gender Samvaad was launched by the Ministry of Rural Development’s Deendayal Antyodaya
Yojana National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY-NRLM) to create awareness about gender related
interventions. The Event was launched as a part of the Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav.
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54. _________ is the only state in India to have a Uniform Civil Code which is one of the Directive
Principles of State Policy under __________.
1) Punjab, Article 43A
2) Goa, Article 44
3) Goa, Article 43A
4) Sikkim, Article 42
5) Punjab, Article 44
Answer- 2) Goa, Article 44
Explanation:
Chief Justice of India S A Bobde, appreciated the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) of Goa, Goa is the only Indian
State to have a UCC. The UCC calls for the formulation of one law for India, which would be applicable to
all religious communities in matters such as marriage, divorce, inheritance, adoption.
• In Indian Constitution, UCC is placed among the non-justiciable Directive Principles of State Policy –
Article 44.
55. Indian Railways developed its 1st ‘form-based codes’ for the commercial development of
railway land based on the guidebook issued by the Ministry of _____________.
1) Environment, Forest and Climate Change
2) Road Transport and Highways
3) Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
4) Housing and Urban Affairs
5) Planning
Answer- 4) Housing and Urban Affairs
Explanation:
The Indian Railways Station Development Corporation (IRSDC) has developed 1st of its kind ‘form-
based codes’ for the commercial development of railway land. IRSDC has adopted a form-based codes
approach as per the guidebook issued by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA).
• It will assist in the Development of railway lands into Railpolis, a mini smart city.
56. Which organisation launched the training & capacity building programme for Infant Toddler
and Caregiver-friendly Neighbourhoods (ITCN)?
1) National Institute of Urban Affairs
2) National Institute of Public Cooperation and Child Development
3) Centre for Policy Research
4) Institute Of Economic Growth
5) Institute for Human Development
Answer- 1) National Institute of Urban Affairs
Explanation:
The Infant Toddler and Caregiver-friendly Neighbourhoods (ITCN) Training and Capacity Building
Programme was launched virtually by National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) in partnership with
Bernard van Leer Foundation (BvLF).
57. Who will represent India in the 2021 World Cities Cultural Forum (WCCF) which will be
hosted by London?
1) Narendra Singh Tomar
2) Hardeep Singh Puri
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3) Narendra Modi
4) Arvind Kejriwal
5) Vijaybhai R. Rupani
Answer- 4) Arvind Kejriwal
Explanation:
Arvind Kejriwal, Chief Minister of Delhi will be representing Delhi and India at the World Cities Cultural
Forum (WCCF) 2021. The Forum comprises 40 world cities including London, Tokyo and New York.The
WCCF 2021 Forum was hosted by London.
• The theme of WCCF 2021 is “The Future of Culture”.
58. Which is the 1st state/UT in India to draft a Cycling Policy?
1) Puducherry
2) Chandigarh
3) New Delhi
4) Goa
5) Sikkim
Answer- 2) Chandigarh
Explanation:
Chandigarh has released a first of its kind draft cycling policy, this is the first time for a city to draft a
cycling policy in India. The draft recognises cycling as one of the environment friendly and quickest
modes of transport in urban areas.
59. Which Ministry (in Apr’21) launched the innovation challenge #FOSS4GOV to accelerate the
adoption of Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) in Government?
1) Ministry of Science and Technology
2) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
3) Ministry of Education
4) Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
5) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Answer- 2) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
Explanation:
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has announced an Innovation Challenge
#FOSS4GOV to accelerate the adoption of Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) in Government.
• FOSS is the use of free & open-source software i.e. anyone is freely licensed to use, copy, study, and
change the software in any way.
• ‘Aarogya Setu’ app is built using Open Source Software.
60. Which organisation partnered with the Council on Energy, Environment and Water to launch
the ‘India Renewables Dashboard’?
1) Central Electricity Authority
2) Bureau of Energy Efficiency
3) Indian Energy Exchange
4) Solar Energy Corporation of India
5) ReNew Power
Answer- 1) Central Electricity Authority
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Explanation:
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) & CEEW’s CEF (Council on Energy, Environment and Water –
Centre for Energy Finance) have launched the ‘India Renewables Dashboard’. The dashboard will
provide detailed operational information on Renewable Energy (RE) projects in India.
• India Targets 175 GW Renewable Energy by 2022 – 100 GW Solar, 60 GW Wind, 10 GW Bio-Energy,
5 GW Small Hydro.
61. Which state announced 22nd April to 29th April 2021 as “Health Safety Week”?
1) Himachal Pradesh
2) Uttarakhand
3) Arunachal Pradesh
4) Assam
5) Jharkhand
Answer- 5) Jharkhand
Explanation:
Hemant Soren, Chief Minister(CM) of Jharkhand, announced “Health Safety Week”, a weeklong lockdown
from 22nd April to 29th April to control the spread of COVID-19 in Jharkhand.
62. Which state recently (in Apr’21) allocated Rs. 500 crores for providing loans to
entrepreneurs supplying medical facilities to COVID-19 patients?
1) Punjab
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Telangana
4) Haryana
5) Rajasthan
Answer- 4) Haryana
Explanation:
Haryana Government has launched the ‘Haryana COVID Emergency Loan Scheme’ for new and old
entrepreneurs supplying medicines, oxygen and other medical facilities to COVID-19 patients in the
state.
• It has allocated a fund of INR 500 Crore for this purpose.
• Haryana also approved the ‘HARIHAR’ (Homeless Abandoned and Surrendered Children
Rehabilitation Initiative Haryana) policy.
63. Which was the Target year set to achieve Net Zero Carbon Emission by the Indian Green
Building Council (IGBC) on World Earth Day?
1) 2025
2) 2050
3) 2035
4) 2040
5) 2030
Answer- 2) 2050
Explanation:
The Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) part of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) launched the
“IGBC Mission on Net Zero” on the occasion of World Earth Day (22nd April 2021).
Target – ‘Net Zero Carbon Emission’ by 2050.
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About Confederation of Indian Industry (CII):
President- Uday Kotak
Headquarters– New Delhi
64. In April 2021, PM Narendra Modi virtually conferred National Panchayat Awards 2021 and
distributed e-property cards.
Identify the points that are correctly related to the occasion:
A) e-property cards are distributed to rural Indian population under PM SVANidhi Scheme
B) Andhra Pradesh state won 17 awards in the National Panchayat Awards 2021
C) PM announced to distribute 5kg food grains to 80 crore beneficiaries at a cost of Rs. 26,000
crores under PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana
1) Only A & B
2) All A, B & C
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) Only B
Answer- 3) Only B & C
Explanation:
On occasion of National Panchayati Raj Day (April 24), Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi virtually
launched the distribution of e-property cards under the SVAMITVA scheme (Survey of Villages and
Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas) to around 4.09 Lakh beneficiaries of rural India.
• During the event, he virtually conferred the National Panchayat Awards 2021, where Andhra
Pradesh bagged 17 awards.
• PM Modi announced 5 kg of food grains to 80 crore beneficiaries under Pradhan Mantri Garib
Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) during May, June months of 2021, at a cost of INR 26, 000 crore.
65. In which Indian state the LNG Tanker ship Höegh Giant with its LNG Floating Storage and
Regasification Unit (FSRU) reached in April 2021?
1) Gujarat
2) Maharashtra
3) Kerala
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Andhra Pradesh
Answer- 2) Maharashtra
Explanation:
India’s 1st Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) has arrived at H-
Energy’s Jaigarh Terminal in Maharashtra. It sailed from Keppel Shipyard, Singapore. The FSRU is
located in Höegh Giant, a LNG Tanker ship.
66. Indian govt plans to increase the production capacity of _________ with production capacity of
_____________by 2025-26.
1) Millets, 17 Million Tonnes
2) Mustard, 31 Million Tonnes
3) Mustard, 25 Million Tonnes
4) Millets, 25 Million Tonnes
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5) Mustard, 17 Million Tonnes
Answer- 5) Mustard, 17 Million Tonnes
Explanation:
Indian Government is planning to bring around 9 million hectares of land under Mustard Cultivation &
raise Mustard production capacity to around 17 Million Tonnes (mt) by 2025-26 in India.
Rajasthan alone produces 40.82% of total mustard in India, It is the highest Mustard seed producing
state in India followed by Haryana & Madhya Pradesh.
67. Which organisation provides training programs to the youths of Ladakh through the “Ladakh
Ignited Minds Project: A Centre of Excellence and Wellness”?
1) Indian Air Force
2) IIT Jammu
3) Indian Army
4) University of Ladakh
5) Defence Institute of High Altitude Research
Answer- 3) Indian Army
Explanation:
The Fire and Fury Corps of the Indian Army initiated its training program to the youths of Ladakh
through the“Ladakh Ignited Minds Project: A Centre of Excellence and Wellness”, in association with the
partner HPCL and executing agency National Integrity and Educational Development Organization
(NIEDO), a Kanpur based NGO.
68. Which countries (in Apr’21) along with India launched the ‘Supply Chain Resilience Initiative
(SCRI)’ for creating a free, transparent trade & investment environment?
1) China & Russia
2) USA, Japan & Australia
3) USA & Australia
4) China, Russia & Turkey
5) Australia & Japan
Answer- 5) Australia & Japan
Explanation:
On April 27, 2021, During a trilateral Ministerial Meeting, the Trade Ministers of India, Japan & Australia
virtually launched the ‘Supply Chain Resilience Initiative (SCRI)’.
• SCRI aims to build a resilient supply chain with focus on a free, transparent trade & investment
environment in the Indo-Pacific region and reduce the dependence on China.
69. Which organisation conducted the study that revealed Air Pollution in India annually costs 95
Billion USD, or 3% of India’s GDP to Indian Businesses?
1) Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry
2) Quality Council of India
3) Confederation of Indian Industry
4) Central Pollution Control Board
5) The Energy and Resources Institute
Answer- 3) Confederation of Indian Industry
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Explanation:
Confederation of Indian Industry (CII); Clean Air Fund, a charity and Delberg, a consulting firm has
released a study which states that Air pollution in India annually costs Indian businesses around 95
Billion USD (~INR 7 lakh Crore), or 3% of India’s GDP.
70. In April 2021, the Union Cabinet approved the signing of an agreement on Customs
Cooperation and Mutual Administrative Assistance in Customs Matters between India & Which
Country?
1) United States of America
2) Canada
3) Russia
4) United Kingdom
5) Australia
Answer- 4) United Kingdom
Explanation:
In April, 2021, The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the signing and
ratification of an Agreement between India & the United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Island on
Customs Cooperation and Mutual Administrative Assistance in Customs Matters.
It will facilitate trade and ensure seamless clearance of goods traded between the 2 countries.
71. In April 2021, India & Russia agreed to conduct a ‘2+2 Ministerial Dialogue’.
Which of the following points are correct with respect to Indo-Russian relationship?
A) Russia is the 2nd Country, only after USA, to establish the ‘2+2 Ministerial Dialogue’ with India
B) In 2+2 dialogue, Bilateral talks will be held between Foreign & Defence Ministers
C) Russia’s ‘Sputnik-V’ is approved by Indian Govt. for use against Covid-19
1) Only A & C
2) All A, B & C
3) Only B
4) Only A & B
5) Only B & C
Answer- 5) Only B & C
Explanation:
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi & Russian President Vladimir Putin have agreed to establish a
‘2+2 Ministerial Dialogue’ at the Foreign & Defence Minister level between the two countries.
i.Russia is the 4th Country & 1st Non-Quad (US, Japan & Australia) member country to establish the ‘2+2
Ministerial Dialogue’ with India.
ii.Russia trained 4 Indian astronauts for the Gaganyaan mission, which is India’s 1st human space
mission.
iii.Russia’s ‘Sputnik-V’, is the 3rd vaccine after Covishield & Covaxin to get approval from Indian
government for use against covid-19.
72. In April 2021, Parliament passed the ‘Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi
(GNCTD) (Amendment) Act, 2021’. Who should be informed for all executive actions in Delhi, as
per the Act?
1) Chief Minister
2) Home Minister
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3) President of India
4) Union Cabinet
5) Lieutenant Governor
Answer- 5) Lieutenant Governor
Explanation:
‘Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD) (Amendment) Act, 2021’ came into effect on
April 27, 2021.
According to the legislation, the ‘Government’ in Delhi means the ‘Lieutenant Governor’ and the elected
government of New Delhi have to seek the opinion of the Lieutenant Governor before taking any
executive action.
About UT of Delhi
Chief Minister – Arvind Kejriwal
Governor – Anil Baijal
73. Where does Border Roads Organisation (BRO) construct roads through its oldest project
‘DANTAK’?
1) Nepal
2) Bhutan
3) Myanmar
4) Bangladesh
5) Tibet
Answer- 2) Bhutan
Explanation:
Oldest projects of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), Project DANTAK established on April 24, 1961
by His Majesty the Third King and then Prime Minister Jawahar Lal Nehru has completed 60 years. This
project was aimed at constructing motorable roads in Bhutan.
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
1. Which organisation is setting-up 2 undersea cables “Echo & Bifrost” to connect Indonesia with
the USA for improving Internet Connectivity?
1) AT&T
2) Microsoft
3) Amazon
4) Facebook
5) SpaceX
Answer- 4) Facebook
Explanation:
Facebook has partnered with Google & other regional telecom companies to connect the United States of
America with Southeast Asian countries through undersea cables. These underground cables will
improve internet connectivity in Singapore, Indonesia.
· At the initial stage, 2 undersea cables: Echo and Bifrost, will be connecting the US with Indonesia
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2. To which country India (in Apr’21) gifted the Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) called ‘PS Zoroaster’?
1) Mauritius
2) Bahrain
3) Madagascar
4) Seychelles
5) Comoros
Answer- 4) Seychelles
Explanation:
India-Seychelles High-Level Virtual Event was held on April 8, 2021. Indian PM Narendra Modi &
Seychelles President Wavel Ramkalawan participated in the event.
Both leaders jointly inaugurated:
· The new Magistrates’ Court building in Victoria, the Capital city of Seychelles, which was built under
USD 3.5 Million assistance from India.
· 1 MW ground-mounted Solar Power Plant built with Indian grant assistance in Romainville Island of
Seychelles.
· 10 Indian High Impact Community Development Projects (HICDPs) in Seychelles.
India gifted, Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) called ‘PS Zoroaster’ to Seychelles.
3. Which country amended its Constitution based on a referendum to alter the terms of the
country’s President?
1) France
2) Australia
3) USA
4) China
5) Russia
Answer- 5) Russia
Explanation:
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a legislation which will enable him to run for two or more
consecutive six-year terms, effectively permitting him to remain in office till 2036.
· The constitution was amended based on a referendum conducted in 2020.
· Previously, In Russia, the President can only serve for a maximum of 2 consecutive 6-years term.
4. Which is the 1st country in the World to introduce a Climate Change Law for regulating the
Financial Sector?
1) Australia
2) New Zealand
3) Germany
4) Norway
5) Denmark
Answer- 2) New Zealand
Explanation:
New Zealand becomes the 1st country in the world to introduce a Climate Change Law for regulating the
Financial Sector. As per the new law, All banks, insurers, investment managers with total asset value
greater than NZ$1 billion (USD 703 million) shall report the impacts of climate change on their
investments to the government.
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5. Where are the roads, Postal Highway also called Hulaki Rajmarg, that were constructed under
Indian financial assistance?
1) Mauritius
2) Afghanistan
3) Nepal
4) Bhutan
5) Sri Lanka
Answer- 3) Nepal
Explanation:
In April 2021, India extended NPR 42.95 Million (~ INR 2.69 Crores) grant assistance to Nepal for
construction of a New Building for a School in Udaypur district of Nepal.
· Nepal inaugurated 10 Roads (length of 300 Kms) which were built with Indian grant assistance of
NPR 800 Crores (~ INR 501 Crores).
· The roads, Postal Highway also called Hulaki Rajmarg were implemented under the ‘Indian
Government Funding and Government of Nepal implementation’.
6. Identify the Indian Hydrographic survey ship that recently (in Apr’21) conducted a coastal
survey in Mauritius?
1) INS Makar
2) INS Nirdeshak
3) INS Sutlej
4) INS Nirupak
5) INS Sarvekshak
Answer- 5) INS Sarvekshak
Explanation:
Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sarvekshak, a hydrographic survey ship, is deployed in Mauritius for conducting
Hydrographic surveys. The ship carried out deep sea surveys in the coast of Port Louis.
7. Which country recently (in Apr’21) announced a grant assistance of Rs. 8.12 Crore for Indo-
Pacific Ocean Initiative (IPOI)?
1) Germany
2) Japan
3) South Korea
4) Australia
5) Taiwan
Answer- 4) Australia
Explanation:
Australia has announced a grant of AUD 1.4 Million (INR 8.12 Crore) under the newly launched
‘Australia-India Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative Partnership (AIIPOIP)’ programme of the Indo-Pacific
Ocean Initiative (IPOI).
• IPOI was launched in 2019 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to safeguard the maritime domain of
the Indo-Pacific region. It has outlined 7 pillars to achieve this.
8. Which is the 1st country to ratify the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP)?
1) Japan
2) China
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3) Singapore
4) Bangladesh
5) Pakistan
Answer- 3) Singapore
Explanation:
Singapore ratified the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), with this it became the
1st Participating country to ratify the RCEP, which is the World’s Largest Free Trade Agreement (FTA)
among 15 Asia -Pacific countries.
• RCEP is an initiative by China, while India had pulled out of the pact in 2019.
9. Identify the bodies of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) in which India was elected
for a 3-year term.
A) Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ)
B) United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW)
C) Executive Board of the World Food Programme (WFP)
D) Executive Board of the UN Entity for Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women (UN
Women)
1) Only A & B
2) Only A, B & C
3) All A, B, C & D
4) Only A, C & D
5) Only A & D
Answer- 4) Only A, C & D
Explanation:
India has been elected by acclamation (a form of election that does not use a ballot) to 3 bodies of the
UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). It has been elected to the 3 bodies for a 3-year term
beginning January 1, 2022.
• Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ)
• Executive Board of the UN Entity for Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women (UN Women)
• Executive Board of the World Food Programme (WFP)
10. As per the data released by People’s Bank of China (PBoC) in April 2021, India will overtake
China’s Demographic Advantage (% of Younger Population) by _________.
1) 2025
2) 2050
3) 2040
4) 2035
5) 2030
Answer- 4) 2035
Explanation:
According to a report by People’s Bank of China (PBoC), China’s Central Bank, India’s Demographic
Advantage (% of Younger Population) will overtake China’s Demographic Advantage by 2035.
• China’s population will peak in 2025, after which it will enter the Negative Growth phase.
• Negative growth means more deaths than births or even number of deaths and births.
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11. Which country (in Apr’21) built 3 Educational Institutions in Palpa district of Nepal?
1) India
2) China
3) Russia
4) Japan
5) Australia
Answer- 1) India
Explanation:
India with Financial Assistance of Nepalese Rupees(NRs).98.37 Million(~Rs.6.17 Crore) has built
infrastructures of Three Educational Institutions in Palpa of Nepal.
About Nepal:
President- Bidya Devi Bhandari
Prime Minister- K.P.Sharma Oli
Capital- Kathmandu
Currency- Nepalese Rupee (NPR)
12. WHO announced to achieve its Global Immunization Strategy of vaccinating 90% of the
World’s Child population by __________.
1) 2022
2) 2025
3) 2028
4) 2023
5) 2030
Answer- 5) 2030
Explanation:
The World Health Organisation (WHO) unveiled the Global Immunization Strategy led by the UN to
reach around 50 million children who missed their vaccination against measles, yellow fever and
diphtheria.
It aims to achieve 90% coverage for essential vaccines given in childhood and adolescence by 2030.
13. Recently (in Apr’21), USCIRF recommended the US Govt. to put India on the ‘Countries of
Particular Concern (CPC)’ list. What is the reason behind this recommendation?
1) Manipulating Currency done by India
2) Abrogation of Article 370 by Indian Govt.
3) Violation of Religious Freedom
4) State Sponsored Terrorism
5) Human Rights Violations in India
Answer- 3) Violation of Religious Freedom
Explanation:
United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), an Independent bi-partisan
commission has recommended the US Government to put India on a list ‘Countries of Particular Concern
(CPC)’ for the worst violations of religious freedoms in 2020.
• Including India, 14 countries were recommended by USCIRF for the CPC list.
• The US Department of Treasury has put India in its monitoring list of countries for Currency
Manipulation.
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14. In April 2021, Bank of America (BofA) recommended Indian Govt to invest USD 401 Billion to
fight Climate Change.
Which of the points are correctly related to the recommendations & India’s initiatives?
A) BofA recommends 2 themes - Blending Ethanol & Green Hydrogen to combat pollution
B) India has increased ethanol blending ratio with Petrol to 5% in 2020
C) In 2021 Budget, India approved Rs. 10,000 crore under Production Linked Incentive scheme
to create 45 GW solar PV manufacturing capacity
1) Only B & C
2) Only A & C
3) All A, B & C
4) Only B
5) Only A & B
Answer- 5) Only A & B
Explanation:
According to the report of Bank of America (BofA), India needs 401 Billion USD Capital investments as a
part of its measures to control pollution under the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement, to save 106 GW of
energy and 1.1 billion tonne greenhouse gases between 2015 and 2030.
i.Bank of America(BofA) has identified 2 new themes for India to combat Pollution: i.Blending Ethanol
ii.Green Hydrogen
ii.Govt. of India has increased the ethanol blending with petrol ratio from 1.4% in 2014 to 5% in 2020,
10% by 2022 and to 25% by 2025.
iii.In 2021 Budget, Govt. approved Rs 4,500-crore production linked incentive scheme to create 10 GW
solar PV manufacturing capacity
15. Which country announced a COVID-19 relief fund of Rs. 18 crores or USD 2.4 mn to India in
April 2021?
1) Norway
2) Australia
3) Portugal
4) Russia
5) Canada
Answer- 1) Norway
Explanation:
The Government of Norway had come forward to assist India by providing 20 million Norwegian
Kroners (NOK) (~2.4 million USD or ~ Rs.18 crore) for COVID -19 relief. The fund will be channelled
through the World Health Organization(WHO) and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red
Crescent Societies (IFRC).
16. Which is the 1st country in the World to regulate Self-driving cars at slow speed on the
motorway?
1) United States of America
2) Germany
3) France
4) United Kingdom
5) Belgium
Answer- 4) United Kingdom
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Explanation:
The United Kingdom(UK) government became the first country in the globe to permit self-driving cars
on motorways after the announcement of its plan on April 28, 2021, to regulate the use of self-driving
vehicles at slow speeds on motorways.
VISITS
1. Sergey Lavrov, the External Affairs Minister of ___________ on his visit to India (in Apr’21), agreed
to transfer cutting edge weapon manufacturing technologies to India.
1) Russia
2) Germany
3) France
4) Israel
5) United States
Answer- 1) Russia
Explanation:
External Affairs Minister of Russia, Sergey Lavrov visited New Delhi in April 2021.
Where, Russia agreed to transfer cutting edge technologies and manufacturing of weapons systems in
India. They also discussed enhancing bilateral cooperation in Afghan Peace process.
2. Nurlan Yermekbayev, Defence Minister of __________ held talks with Indian delegates (in Apr’21)
for enhancing Defence Industrial Collaboration between the countries.
1) Turkey
2) Afghanistan
3) Russia
4) Kazakhstan
5) Ukraine
Answer- 4) Kazakhstan
Explanation:
In April 2021, Nurlan Yermekbayev, Defence Minister of Kazakhstan visited India, where he along with
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held talks to enhance Defence Industrial Collaboration between
the countries.
3. Minister for Europe & Foreign Affairs of France, Jean-Yvesh Le Drian, visited India in April
2021.
Which of the following initiatives were taken during his visit?
A) France agreed to be a part of International Solar Alliance (ISA)
B) France to set-up an Astronaut Training centre in Trivandrum, Kerala to support India’s
‘Gaganyaan’ mission
C) MeitY Startup Hub & La French Tech, Bengaluru partnered to support Start-ups
1) Only C
2) Only B & C
3) All A, B & C
4) Only A & B
5) Only A
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Answer- 1) Only C
Explanation:
Mr Jean-Yvesh Le Drian, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France paid an official visit to India
from April 13-15, 2021.
i.France has agreed to be part of the Indo-Pacific Ocean Initiative (IPOI) that was launched by Prime
Minister Narendra Modi in 2019.
ii.ISRO & French National Space Agency (CNES) signed an Implementing Arrangement for cooperation
concerning India’s 1st Human Space Mission ‘Gaganyaan’.
· France agreed to provide technical support for the construction of an Astronaut Training centre in
Bangalore, Karnataka.
iii.MeitY Startup Hub & La French Tech, Bengaluru have launched the Indo-French Tech Programme for
supporting startups.
4. ____________ recently (in Apr’21) made a 5-day visit to France representing India, where he
flagged off 4 Rafale jets to India from France.
1) Rajnath Singh
2) Ajit Doval
3) Manoj Mukund Naravane
4) Bipin Rawat
5) Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria
Answer- 5) Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria
Explanation:
Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) of Indian Air Force(IAF), Rakesh Kumar Singh (RKS) Bhadauria visited France
for 5 days from April 19 to 23, 2021 upon the invitation from Gen Philippe Lavigne, Chief of Staff of
France. During his visit he flagged off 4 Rafale aircraft for India.
GOVT SCHEMES
1. What is the total financial outlay of the ‘Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food
Processing Industry (PLISFPI)’ that facilitates Manufacturing, Branding & Marketing of 4 food
products?
1) Rs. 14075 crores
2) Rs. 7,650 crores
3) Rs. 10,900 crores
4) Rs. 18,500 crores
5) Rs. 5650 crores
Answer- 3) Rs. 10,900 crores
Explanation:
On March 31, 2021, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the Central
Sector Scheme – ‘Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industry (PLISFPI)’ with a
total outlay of INR 10, 900 Crores.
The scheme has 2 major components – Incentivising the manufacturing of 4 Major Food Products and
Branding & Marketing of Indian Products Abroad.
• Ready to Cook (RTC) / Read to Eat foods (RTE)
• Processed Fruits & Vegetables
• Marine Products
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• Mozzarella Cheese
2. How many digits are there in the Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN) that is
used for segregating land records?
1) 8
2) 16
3) 14
4) 6
5) 12
Answer- 3) 14
Explanation:
Parliamentary Standing Committee on Rural Development announced, The Unique Land Parcel
Identification Number (ULPIN), 14-digit unique identification number to every plot of land in India.
Currently, the ULPIN scheme has been launched in 10 States and will be extended all over the country by
March 2022.
· ULPIN is a part of India’s Digital India Land Records Modernisation Programme (DILRMP).
3. Which state govt. becomes the 1st in India to provide Rs 5 lakhs health insurance coverage to
all the families in the state through its “Mukhyamantri Chiranjeevi Swasthya Bima Yojana”?
1) Gujarat
2) Punjab
3) Rajasthan
4) Mizoram
5) Assam
Answer- 3) Rajasthan
Explanation:
On April 1, 2021, The State Government of Rajasthan began registrations for ‘Chiranjeevi Health
Insurance Scheme (Mukhyamantri Chiranjeevi Swasthya Bima Yojana). With this launch, Rajasthan
became the 1st State in India to provide health insurance of up to INR 5 Lakh to each of its residents.
4. Recently (in Apr’21), the Union Cabinet approved the inclusion of Solar Manufacturing & White
goods into the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme. What are the goods classified as “White
Goods”?
1) Textile Products
2) Electric Vehicles & Renewable Energy
3) Air Conditioners & LEDs Lights
4) Pharmaceutical Drugs
5) Food Products
Answer- 3) Air Conditioners & LEDs Lights
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet approved the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy’s proposal for the
implementation of INR 4, 500 Crore PLI Scheme for Solar Manufacturing through, ‘National Programme
on High-Efficiency Solar PV (Photovoltaic) Modules’.
· It also approved the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for White Goods (Air Conditioners &
LED Lights) with a budgetary outlay of INR 6, 238 Crore.
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· An incentive of 4% – 6% for a period of 5 years will be provided on incremental sales of White goods
manufactured in India.
5. As of March 2021, loans worth of Rs. 14.96 lakh crores were sanctioned under Pradhan Mantri
Mudra Yojana (PMMY).
Which of the following statements related to PMMY is true?
A) PMMY scheme was launched by PM Modi in 2016
B) Micro Units Development & Refinance Agency Ltd (MUDRA) was launched as a fully owned
subsidiary of SIDBI
C) Collateral free loans upto Rs. 1 Crore can be availed by Women Entrepreneurs
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B
4) Only B & C
5) Only A & C
Answer- 3) Only B
Explanation:
The Ministry of Finance has stated that Banks & other Financial Institutions have sanctioned 28.68
Crore beneficiaries worth INR 14.96 Lakh Crore (as of March 2021) under Pradhan Mantri Mudra
Yojana (PMMY), since its launch in 2015.
i.MUDRA – Micro Units Development & Refinance Agency Ltd, a financial institution was launched in
April, 2015 as a 100% owned company under Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI).
ii.Collateral free loans of upto INR 10 Lakh are extended by Member Lending Institutions (MLIs)
through Scheduled Commercial Banks, Regional Rural Banks (RRBs), Small Finance Banks (SFBs), NBFCs
& MFIs to MSMEs.
6. Which country’s students will be benefited through India’s Muktijoddha Scholarship scheme?
1) Afghanistan
2) African Countries
3) Bangladesh
4) Middle-Eastern Countries
5) Nepal
Answer- 3) Bangladesh
Explanation:
The Government of India announced scholarships to 2000 Bangladeshi students, the direct descendants
of Muktijoddha or Liberation War-fighters of Bangladesh under the new Muktijoddha Scholarship
scheme.
· Muktijoddha scholarship scheme was launched in 2006.
· In March 2021, PM Modi announced the “Swarna Jayanti” scholarship, a research fellowship for
youths of Bangladesh for research in Science & Technology.
7. In April 2021, Govt of India extended the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package (PMGKP) for a
period of 1-year.
Which of the following points are correctly related to PMGKP?
A) Provides health insurance upto Rs. 5 lakhs for 50 crore people
B) Implemented by New India Assurance (NIA) Company
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C) Funded through the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF)
1) Only A & C
2) Only B & C
3) Only A & B
4) All A, B & C
5) Only B
Answer- 2) Only B & C
Explanation:
In April 2021, Govt Of India has extended the Insurance scheme under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan
Package (PMGKP) for Health workers fighting COVID-19 for a period of one year.
• The insurance scheme provides an insurance cover of INR 50 Lakh to health workers fighting
COVID-19 & for those who lost their lives on account of COVID-19 duty.
• The scheme is implemented by New India Assurance (NIA) Company Limited.
• It is funded through the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF).
8. Which state govt. launched the YSR Zero Interest Crop Loan Scheme for farmers?
1) Telangana
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Karnataka
4) Kerala
5) Andhra Pradesh
Answer- 5) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, Chief Minister(CM) of Andhra Pradesh(AP) launched the YSR Zero Interest Crop
Loan Scheme for farmers.
• The scheme provides, Cash benefits for farmers who repaid agriculture loans in stipulated time.
9. Which state govt. through the “Jagananna Vidya Deevena Scheme” provides scholarships for its
students to pursue higher education?
1) Telangana
2) Assam
3) Gujarat
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Bihar
Answer- 4) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
Andhra Pradesh CM Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy released the first instalment of fee reimbursement worth Rs
671.45 crore under the Jagananna Vidya Deevena Scheme. This is the state's scholarship scheme for
students to pursue higher education.
10. In April 2021, the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare certified 14,491 Hectares of
land as ‘Organic Area’ under the ‘Large Area Certification (LAC)’ scheme.
Identify the points that are correctly related to Organic Certification in India:
A) India’s 1st large contiguous territory, the 14,491 hectares of land, certified as Organic Area is
located in Punjab
B) LAC certifications is provided under the Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY)
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C) Sikkim is the World’s 1st fully organic state
1) Only B & C
2) Only A & C
3) All A, B & C
4) Only B
5) Only A & B
Answer- 1) Only B & C
Explanation:
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (MoA&FW) has certified around 14,491 Hectares of land in
Car Nicobar and nancowry group of Islands in UT of A&N as ‘Organic Area’ under the ‘Large Area
Certification (LAC)’ scheme of the PGS-India (Participatory Guarantee System) certification programme.
• Andaman & Nicobar became the 1st large contiguous territory to be conferred with organic
certification.
• Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) launched in 2015 is a component of Soil Health
Management (SHM) provides LAC certifications.
• In 2020, Sikkim became the 1st State in the World to become fully organic.
11. Which state govt. (in Apr’21) hiked the financial assistance to Rs. 51000 for the beneficiaries
of Ashirwad Scheme?
1) Gujarat
2) Himachal Pradesh
3) Uttarakhand
4) Telangana
5) Punjab
Answer- 5) Punjab
Explanation:
The cabinet of Punjab approved the hike in Ashirwad Scheme from Rs 21000 to Rs 51000 per
beneficiary for the marriage of women of low-income families. The cabinet has also directed to clear all
the pending dues. The increase in financial aid will come into effect from 1st July 2021.
Ashirwad Scheme, previously known as Shagun Scheme.
BANKING AND FINANCE
1. Which bank partnered (in Mar’21) with Tide India platform to provide bank accounts for the
Small & Medium Enterprise (SME) customers of Tide India?
1) DCB Bank
2) IDFC First Bank
3) IndusInd Bank
4) RBL Bank
5) South Indian Bank
Answer- 4) RBL Bank
Explanation:
RBL Bank, a Private sector lender, collaborated with UK based business banking fintech Tide Platform
Limited (Tide) to provide bank account infrastructure to Tide’s India platform, which is focused to serve
mainly small and medium enterprises(SMEs).
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· Tide’s first market outside the UK, is India due to India’s vast SME population.
· Under this tie-up, RBL Bank will provide options for the SMEs to open current and savings accounts.
2. Which Small Finance Bank (SFB) will offer the mobile app, ‘nLincs’ to its customers under its
recently (in Mar’21) partnership with nStore Technologies?
1) Ujjivan SFB
2) Equitas SFB
3) AU SFB
4) Janalakshmi SFB
5) Suryoday SFB
Answer- 1) Ujjivan SFB
Explanation:
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank (Ujjivan SFB) partnered with nStore Technologies Private Limited (nStore)to
digitise offline retailers and small businesses in India.
· Under this collaboration, Ujjivan SFB will offer the mobile application ‘nLincs’, to its current account
holders who own local businesses and enable them to sell their products online.
· Digital banking services like merchant QR, Current Account & Overdraft (OD) facilities can also be
availed by business entities.
3. To limit the market share of dominant UPI apps, NPCI has set a limit of _______ in the total
volume of UPI transactions that can be handled by an app, which need to be attained by the end
of 2022.
1) 40%
2) 15%
3) 20%
4) 30%
5) 25%
Answer- 4) 30%
Explanation:
National Payments Corporation of India(NPCI) has framed a new rule that limit digital payment apps’
share in the overall volume of transactions on the unified payment interface (UPI) at 30 per cent in a bid
to end the monopoly of Big Tech firms on the growing payments market in India, which need to be
attained by the end of 2022.
· Phone Pe and Google Pay accounted for 80% of overall transactions in the month of December 2020.
4. Which company recently (in Mar’21) signed an MoU with GIFT Special Economic Zone (SEZ)
Ltd to mentor financial services professionals in GIFT City?
1) Keynote Corporate Services Ltd
2) HDFC Asset Management Co. Ltd
3) Jindal Leasefin Ltd
4) NSE Academy Ltd
5) IIFL Holdings Ltd
Answer- 4) NSE Academy Ltd
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Explanation:
NSE Academy Limited (NAL), wholly owned subsidiary of the National Stock Exchange(NSE) signed an
MoU with GIFT Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Gujarat
International Finance Tec-City Co. Ltd (GIFT city) to mentor financial services professionals in GIFT City.
5. Which bank signed a $1 billion loan agreement (in Mar’21) with Japan Bank for International
Cooperation (JBIC) to provide loans to Japanese automobile manufacturers in India?
1) HDFC Bank
2) Canara Bank
3) Indian Bank
4) State Bank of India
5) Punjab National Bank
Answer- 4) State Bank of India
Explanation:
On March 31, 2021, the State Bank of India (SBI) signed a loan agreement of $1 billion with the Japan
Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) to provide loans for the whole range of business operations of
the Japanese automobile manufacturers in India.
· In October 2020, SBI made a similar $1 billion loan agreement with JBIC. After the current loan
agreement, the total loan facility is now about $2 billion.
6. What was the interest rate set by the Finance Ministry for Post Office Savings Account for the 1st
Quarter of FY-22?
1) 7.6%
2) 6.1%
3) 4.0%
4) 5.6%
5) 7.1%
Answer- 3) 4.0%
Explanation:
The Ministry of Finance had retained the Interest Rate of Small Savings Scheme for the 1st quarter(Q1) for the
Financial Year 2021-22 (FY22) same as 4th quarter (Q4) for the Financial Year 2020-21 (FY 21).
Schemes Rates of Interest from 1st April, 2021 to Compounding
30th June, 2021 Frequency
Post Office Savings Account (SB) 4.00% Annually
Senior Citizens Savings Scheme 7.40% Quarterly and Paid
Account (SCSS)
Public Provident Fund Account (PPF) 7.10% Annually
7. What was the interest rate set by the Finance Ministry for Sukanya Samriddhi Account for the 1st
Quarter of FY-22?
1) 7.6%
2) 6.1%
3) 7.1%
4) 8.2%
5) 8.0%
Answer- 1) 7.6%
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Explanation:
The Ministry of Finance had retained the Interest Rate of Small Savings Scheme for the 1st quarter(Q1) for the
Financial Year 2021-22 (FY22) same as 4th quarter (Q4) for the Financial Year 2020-21 (FY 21).
Schemes Rates of Interest from 1st April, 2021 to 30th Compounding
June, 2021 Frequency
Sukanya Samriddhi Account 7.60% Annually
(SSA)
National Savings Certificates 6.80% Annually
(NSC)
Kisan Vikas Patra (KVP ) 6.9%(will mature in 124 months) Annually
8. Which bank(s) partnered with e-commerce major Amazon & Visa cards (in Mar’21) to launch a New
Umbrella Entity (NUE) for retail payments?
1) ICICI Bank
2) HDFC Bank
3) Axis Bank
4) Only 1 & 2
5) Only 1 & 3
Answer- 5) Only 1 & 3
Explanation:
On March 31, 2021, ICICI Bank and Axis Bank, have tied up to launch a New Umbrella Entity (NUE) for retail
payments along with global e-commerce major Amazon & Visa as their partners.
· ICICI Bank & Axis Bank will be co-leading with each having a 20% stake (40%) and the other partners
including Amazon, Billdesk, Pine Labs and Visa will be holding a stake of 15% each (60%)
· NUEs will be a non-profit entity that will set-up, manage and operate new payment systems, especially in the
retail space such as white-labelled ATMs.
9. What was the amount allocated by RBI for the 1st half of FY22 for its temporary loan facility, “Ways and
Means Advances” (WMA)?
1) Rs. 1.75 lakh crores
2) Rs. 2.5 lakh crores
3) Rs. 1.2 lakh crores
4) Rs. 2.25 lakh crores
5) Rs. 2 lakh crores
Answer- 3) Rs. 1.2 lakh crores
Explanation:
RBI decided the limits for Ways and Means Advances (WMA) for the Center to the pre-pandemic level of Rs 1.2
lakh crore for the 1st half of the FY22. i.e. April 2021 to September 2021.
· The RBI provides temporary loans to the central & state governments through the facility called “Ways and
Means Advances” (WMA).
10. What was the deadline set by RBI (in Mar’21) for Banking entities to implement e-Mandate services to
the customers for recurring payments?
1) September 30, 2021
2) April 30, 2021
3) July 31, 2021
4) October 1, 2021
5) August 1, 2021
Answer- 1) September 30, 2021
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Explanation:
RBI extended the timeline for Banks to move to the new norms for Additional Factor Authentication (AFA) on e-
Mandate for recurring payments through online transactions by 6 months i.e. till September 30, 2021.
· e-Mandate / e-Nach is a digital payment service for banks to collect recurring payments (like insurance
premiums, bill payments, loan instalment collections) from their customers without any human intervention.
11. _________ announced the inflation rate of 4% with a +/- 2% tolerance band for the next _____
years.
1) Govt. of India, 2 years
2) Reserve Bank of India, 2 years
3) Govt. of India, 5 years
4) Reserve Bank of India, 5 years
5) Govt. of India, 8 years
Answer- 3) Govt. of India, 5 years
Explanation:
On April 1,2021, Government of India has decided to continue the existing inflation-targeting framework
which fixed the inflation target (price stability) of 4% with a +/- 2% tolerance band (in the range of 2%
– 6%) for the next 5 fiscal years i.e. FY22 to FY26.
· Indian Govt. has allocated ₹12.05 trillion as the total Gross borrowing target for FY22, of which 60%
will be borrowed by the 1st half (September) of the year.
12. Name the newly formed (in Apr’21) company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of National
Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).
1) NPCI Aadhaar Enabled Payment System Ltd
2) NPCI Bharat BillPay Ltd
3) NPCI BHIM Aadhaar Ltd
4) NPCI National Financial Switch Ltd
5) NPCI Immediate Payment Service Ltd
Answer- 2) NPCI Bharat BillPay Ltd
Explanation:
On April 01, 2021, The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) formed its wholly-owned
subsidiary firm called NPCI Bharat BillPay Limited (NBBL) to offer recurring payment services. NPCI
transferred all its Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS) transaction mandates to the newly formed
subsidiary.
· It has a paid-up capital of Rs 5 lakh and a Share capital of Rs 1 crore.
13. UK’s CDC Group & India’s Northern Arc Capital Ltd entered into a partnership (in Apr’21),
through which CDC group will invest Rs. 320 crores in 6 of India’s leading Microfinancing
Institutions. What is the financial tool used in this investment?
1) Secured Debentures
2) Non-Convertible Debentures
3) Non-Redeemable Debentures
4) Convertible Debentures
5) Redeemable Debentures
Answer- 2) Non-Convertible Debentures
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Explanation:
The CDC Group, the UK government’s development finance institution, has made a partnership with
Northern Arc Capital Limited(NACL) from India, for investing a total of Rs 320 crore under pooled bond
issuance (PBI) through Non-Convertible Debentures (“NCDs”) to support 6 leading Indian microfinance
institutions(MFIs).
· The investment will support MFIs by providing over 6.3 lakh micro-loans to low-income households.
14. What was the change made by RBI for supervising Indian Payment Companies, after the leak
of financial data of 200 million Indian users from JusPay & Mobikwik?
1) Companies shall include 3D Secure authentication
2) Companies shall provide Compliance Certificate once in 2-years
3) Companies shall include 3D Secure & Address Verification Service
4) Companies shall provide Compliance Certificate twice in 1-year
5) Companies shall include Address Verification Service
Answer- 4) Companies shall provide Compliance Certificate twice in 1-year
Explanation:
Following the rise in cyber-security breaches at Indian tech startups over the last few months, the
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has tightened its supervision norms over Payment companies that are
storing customer data.
• As per RBI’s norms, from April 1, 2021, all licensed payment system operators (PSOs) have to
submit detailed “compliance certificates” to the RBI twice a year.
· These norms came after when the financial data of about 200 million Indian users were breached
(especially from the systems of JusPay and Mobikwik).
15. In April 2021, _____________ approved loan worth USD 32 Mn to ________ for improving its
management capacity & quality of health services.
1) World Bank, Mizoram
2) Asian Development Bank, Rajasthan
3) Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, Punjab
4) Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, Mizoram
5) World Bank, Punjab
Answer- 1) World Bank, Mizoram
Explanation:
In April, 2021, the World Bank Board of Executive Directors approved a USD 32 Mn (~INR 234.80
Crores) Project ‘Mizoram Health Systems Strengthening Project’ for improving management capacity
and quality of health services in Mizoram.
• The project will help Mizoram to improve quality certification at health facilities, enhance human
resources, improve health insurance and other innovations.
About World Bank:
President – David Malpass
Headquarters – Washington D.C., USA
16. National Investment & Infrastructure Fund Ltd (NIIFL) made its 1st investment in Health
Sector in _______________ through _________________.
1) Apollo Hospitals, Sovereign Infrastructure Fund
2) Manipal Hospitals, Strategic Opportunities Fund
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3) Christian Medical College, Sovereign Wealth Fund
4) Apollo Hospitals, Strategic Opportunities Fund
5) Manipal Hospitals, Sovereign Infrastructure Fund
Answer- 2) Manipal Hospitals, Strategic Opportunities Fund
Explanation:
National Investment & Infrastructure Fund Ltd (NIIFL) made its 1st investment in the Indian healthcare
sector by its investment of ₹2,100 crores in Manipal Hospitals through its direct private equity fund,
Strategic Opportunities Fund(SOF).
· NIIFL is India’s 1st infrastructure specific investment fund or a sovereign wealth fund that was set up
by the Govt of India, established in 2015.
17. Which state govt. recently (in Apr’21) got approval for financial assistance from the World
Bank & Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) for its USD 300 mn canal-based drinking
water projects?
1) Mizoram
2) Rajasthan
3) Gujarat
4) Punjab
5) Tamil Nadu
Answer- 4) Punjab
Explanation:
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) of World Bank & Asian Infrastructure
Investment Bank (AIIB) have approved the loan for the 300 Million USD (around Rs.2190 crore) for the
canal-based drinking water projects in Punjab: Amritsar Project & Ludhiana Project.
About World Bank:
President– David Malpass
Headquarters– Washington DC, USA
About Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB):
President– Jin Liqun
Headquarters– Beijing, China
18. Which payment company recently (in Apr’21) allowed its customers in the USA to trade with
Cryptocurrencies?
1) Amazon Pay
2) PayPal
3) Google Pay
4) Stripe
5) Apple Pay
Answer- 2) PayPal
Explanation:
PayPal, started to allow U.S. consumers to use their cryptocurrency holdings to pay its online merchants
globally.
About PayPal:
President & CEO- Dan Schulman
Headquarters- California, USA
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19. On March 31, 2021, The Government of India has infused Rs 14,500 crore in 4 weak Public
Sector Banks (PSBs) by issuing non-interest-bearing Zero-Coupon Recapitalisation Bonds.
Pick the points that precisely match with Govt. recapitalisation:
A) 4 PSB’s – United Bank of India, Indian Overseas Bank, Bank of India & UCO Bank
B) Govt. has allocated Rs. 20,000 crores for FY-22 for capital infusion in PSBs for meeting
regulatory requirements.
C) Zero-Coupon Recapitalisation Bonds are Tradable bonds, through which weak PSB’s can raise
money
1) Only A & B
2) Only A & C
3) Only C
4) Only B
5) Only B & C
Answer- 4) Only B
Explanation:
On March 31, 2021, The Government of India(GOI) has infused Rs 14,500 crore ($1.98 billion) in 4 weak
Public Sector Banks (PSBs) by issuing them non-interest-bearing Zero-Coupon Recapitalisation Bonds
with maturities between March 31, 2031, and March 31, 2036.
· 4-Banks: Central Bank of India, Indian Overseas Bank (IOB), Bank of India & UCO Bank.
· 3 of the 4 PSB’s namely IOB, Central Bank of India and UCO Bank are currently under RBI’s prompt
corrective action (PCA) framework.
· For FY22, the government had allocated Rs 20,000 crore for capital infusion into the public sector
banks for meeting regulatory requirements.
· Zero-Coupon Recapitalisation Bonds are bonds that are non-tradable & non-transferable which will
be limited only to a specific bank for a specified period.
20. Which financial institution recently (in Apr’21) invested $137 million in India’s Green Growth
Equity Fund (GGEF), that is managed by EverSource Capital?
1) Reconstruction Finance Corporation (RFC)
2) Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank (FMO)
3) Korea Development Bank (KDB)
4) European Investment Bank (EIB)
5) Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC)
Answer- 2) Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank (FMO)
Explanation:
On April 2, 2021, Dutch entrepreneurial development bank (FMO) invested $137 million (~ Rs 1000
crore) in India’s Green Growth Equity Fund (GGEF), managed by EverSource Capital, to invest in India’
green energy space such as clean energy, transportation, resource efficiency and energy services.
About EverSource Capital:
It is the fund manager of GGEF and it aims to raise a total of $940 million
GGEF’s anchor investors – India’s National Investments and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) and the UK’s
Department for International Development.
Establishment – 2018
Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra
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21. What is the average base rate set by RBI for loans lent by Non-Banking Financial Company –
Micro Finance Institutions (NBFC-MFIs) for the 1st quarter of Financial Year 2022 (Q1FY22)?
1) 7.81%
2) 8.76%
3) 6.25%
4) 6.67%
5) 7.69%
Answer- 1) 7.81%
Explanation:
RBI informed 7.81% as the applicable average base rate to be charged for the loans that are borrowed
from Non-Banking Financial Company – Micro Finance Institutions (NBFC-MFIs) for the 1st quarter of
Financial Year 2022 (Q1FY22).
· In Q1FY21 the base rate was about 8.76%.
· To register as an NBFC, the MFI needs to have a Minimum Net Owned Funds (NOF) of Rs. 5 crores.
22. ________ released guidelines to Asset Management Companies for setting-up Limited Purpose
Clearing Corporation (LPCC) in Mutual Funds with a share capital of _________.
1) Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Rs. 200 crore
2) Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Rs. 250 crore
3) Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Rs. 150 crore
4) Mutual Fund Advisory Committee (MFAC), Rs. 250 crore
5) Mutual Fund Advisory Committee (MFAC), Rs. 150 crore
Answer- 3) Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Rs. 150 crore
Explanation:
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) modified its framework relating to the guidelines on
contribution to set up Limited Purpose Clearing Corporation (LPCC) by Asset Management Companies
(AMCs) of Mutual Funds(MFs).
· AMCs were required to contribute ₹150 crores as share capital for setting up of LPCC by mutual
funds.
23. Which Small Finance Bank (SFB) recently (in Apr’21) partnered with Axis Securities to offer
banking and investment services to its customers through a 3-in-1 account?
1) Jana SFB
2) Ujjivan SFB
3) Equitas SFB
4) Utkarsh SFB
5) Suryoday SFB
Answer- 1) Jana SFB
Explanation:
Jana Small Finance Bank (SFB) made a tie-up with Axis Securities, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Axis
Bank, to offer banking and investment services to its customers through a 3-in-1 account.
· The 3-in-1 account integrates the Savings Bank Account maintained by Jana Small Finance Bank &
Demat and Trading Accounts maintained by Axis Securities
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24. Which renewable energy company recently (in Apr’21) announced to invest USD 9 Billion in
Wind and Solar Projects by 2025?
1) Inox Renewables
2) Torrent Power
3) ReNew Power
4) Tata Power
5) Azure Power
Answer- 3) ReNew Power
Explanation:
ReNew Power announced to invest $9 Billion (~ INR 67,154 Crore) in Wind and Solar Projects by 2025
in order to help the government of India’s Green Push Initiative.
· India aims to reduce its dependence on coal and expand renewable power capacity almost five-fold
to 450 gigawatts by 2030.
25. To improve the interoperability of Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPIs) to full-KYC, RBI has
doubled the Maximum limit of the Payment Bank Savings Accounts.
Which of the following points is precise with respect to payment banks?
A) Maximum limit of Savings Account is Rs. 4 lakhs
B) Minimum Paid-up capital of Payment Banks is Rs. 100 crore
C) They can provide all banking facilities - Debit cards, Credit Cards, Mobile Banking
1) Only A & B
2) Only A
3) Only B
4) Only B & C
5) Only C
Answer- 3) Only B
Explanation:
On April 7, 2021, RBI increased the existing maximum limit of Savings Accounts in payment banks from
Rs 1 lakh to Rs 2 lakh to improve the interoperability of Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPIs) to full-KYC.
Note- RBI has also extended payment facilities such as National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT) and
Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) to non-bank payment system operators.
· Payment Banks can issue ATM or Debit cards, Net Banking and Mobile Banking facilities, but are
restricted from providing credit cards and loans facilities.
· The initial minimum capital requirement of ₹100 crores is mandatory for Payment banks
26. In April 2021, RBI extended the classification of NBFCs under Priority Sector Lending (PSL)
up to September 30, 2021.
Which of the following points are correct with respect to Priority Sector Lending (PSL)?
A) All scheduled banks should set aside 40% of their Adjusted Net Bank Credit (ANDC) for PSL
B) Maximum loan limit under PSL for banks’ lending against Negotiable Warehouse Receipts
(NWRs) is Rs. 50 lakhs
C) Housing loans are categorized under PSL
1) Only A & B
2) All A, B & C
3) Only B
4) Only A & C
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5) Only B & C
Answer- 4) Only A & C
Explanation:
On April 7, 2021, the Reserve Bank of India(RBI) extended the classified lending of Banks to NBFCs for
on-lending under the Priority Sector Lending (PSL) for 6 months i.e. up to September 30, 2021.
i.RBI has mandated all scheduled commercial banks and foreign banks to set aside 40% of their
Adjusted Net Bank Credit (ANDC) for lending to these sectors.
ii.On April 7, 2021, RBI has enhanced the loan limits under PSL for banks’ lending against Negotiable
Warehouse Receipts (NWRs) from ₹50 lakhs to ₹75 lakhs per borrower.
iii.Categories under Priority Sector: Agriculture, Micro and Small Enterprises, Education, Housing,
Export Credit & others.
27. Which bank recently (in Apr’21) approved USD 484 Mn Loan for the road transport
connectivity project along Chennai-Kanyakumari Industrial Corridor(CKIC) in Tamil Nadu?
1) Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
2) New Development Bank
3) World Bank
4) International Monetary Fund
5) Asian Development Bank
Answer- 5) Asian Development Bank
Explanation:
On 8th April 2021, The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a USD 484 Million Loan to improve
transport connectivity and road maintenance in Chennai-Kanyakumari Industrial Corridor(CKIC) in
Tamil Nadu.
· CKIC is a part of the East Coast Economic Corridor of India which stretches from West Bengal to
Tamil Nadu.
28. RBI, in its 1st bi-monthly monetary policy statement for FY22, set the Marginal Standing
Facility (MSF) Rate to _______, and Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) to __________.
1) 4.00%, 3.50%
2) 3.75%, 4.00%
3) 3.50%, 4.25%
4) 4.25%, 3.50%
5) 3.35%, 4.25%
Answer- 4) 4.25%, 3.50%
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) 6-members Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) released its first bi-
monthly monetary policy statement for FY22 (April 2021 – March 2022).
Category Rate
Repo Rate 4.00%
Reverse Repo Rate 3.35%
Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) Rate 4.25%
Bank Rate 4.25%
Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) 3.50%
Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) 18.00%
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29. In the 1st bi-monthly policy for FY-22, RBI has extended the Special Liquid Facility(SLF) of Rs
50,000 crores to financial institutions, of which Rs. 25,000 crores are allocated to ____________.
1) NABARD
2) SIDBI
3) MUDRA Bank
4) National Housing Bank
5) IDBI Bank
Answer- 1) NABARD
Explanation:
In the 1st Bi-monthly policy, RBI has extended the Special Liquid Facility(SLF) of Rs 50,000 crore for
FY22 to All India Financial Institutions (AIFIs).
· Rs 25,000 crore to NABARD to support agriculture and allied activities, the rural non-farm sector &
Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFC).
· Rs 10,000 crore to National Housing Bank (NHB) to support the housing sector.
· Rs 15,000 crore to SIDBI to meet the funding requirements of micro, small and medium enterprises
(MSMEs).
30. To promote mobile payment in India, the Monitory Policy Committee has increased the
balance limit of Mobile Wallets to ___________ & enabled cash withdrawal from ATMs using Mobile
Wallets.
1) Rs. 1 lakhs
2) Rs. 50,000
3) Rs. 2 lakhs
4) Rs. 2.5 lakhs
5) Rs. 1.5 lakhs
Answer- 3) Rs. 2 lakhs
Explanation:
The 1st Monitory Policy Committee of FY-22 has proposed to increase the limit of outstanding balance in
such PPIs (Mobile Wallets) from the current level of ₹1 lakh to ₹2 lakhs.
After this, Mobile wallets like Paytm, Mobikwik can be used to withdraw cash from ATMs. Earlier,
banking PPIs like the Yono app from SBI had this facility.
31. Which bank recently partnered with U GRO Capital to launch “GRO Smart Business” credit
card for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)?
1) CSB Bank
2) SBM Bank India
3) DCB Bank
4) IDFC FIRST Bank
5) RBL Bank
Answer- 2) SBM Bank India
Explanation:
On 8th April, 2021, U GRO Capital in partnership with SBM Bank India launched “GRO Smart Business”
credit card for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
About U GRO Capital:
CEO – Abhijit Ghosh
Head quarter – Mumbai, Maharashtra
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32. Which organisation recently (in Apr’21) imposed a fine of Rs. 25 crores on the promoters of
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL)?
1) Supreme Court of India
2) Reserve Bank of India
3) Securities and Exchange Board of India
4) International Court of Arbitration
5) Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Answer- 3) Securities and Exchange Board of India
Explanation:
On 7th April 2021, the Securities and Exchange Board of India(SEBI) imposed a Rs.25 crores fine on the
promoters of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) (Mukesh Ambani, Anil Ambani, Nita Ambani, Tina
Ambani) for the violation of the takeover code regulations in 2000.
33. ____________ Municipal Corporation, is the 1st in India to issue Municipal Green Bonds in BSE,
while _________ Municipal Corporation is the 1st to introduce Municipal Bonds in India.
1) Ghaziabad, Bangalore
2) Indore, Bangalore
3) Bangalore, Ghaziabad
4) Ghaziabad, Indore
5) Bangalore, Indore
Answer- 1) Ghaziabad, Bangalore
Explanation:
Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation, a civic body in Uttar Pradesh(UP), has become India’s 1st municipal
corporation to issue municipal green bonds.
· It issued municipal green bonds in Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) & raised Rs 150 crore.
· Funds of these green bonds will be used for the construction of a tertiary sewage treatment plant to
benefit industries in Ghaziabad.
· The Bangalore Municipal Corporation issued municipal bonds for the 1st time in Indian in 1997.
· Indore was the 1st to get its municipal bonds listed on the National Stock Exchange(NSE).
34. In April 2021, RBI revised the Quarterly Projection Model (QPM) – 2.0 to provide targeted
Inflation Forecast on:
A) Fiscal & Monetary behaviours
B) Pricing of Fuels
C) Balance of Payments
1) Only A
2) Only B & C
3) Only A & C
4) Only A & B
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
RBI has revised the Quarterly Projection Model (QPM) to enrich the model’s analytics and to capture the
interactions between the fiscal and monetary policy with real-economy elements.
· The revised model, QPM 2.0 incorporates, fiscal-monetary dynamics, disaggregated fuel pricing (oil
price, exchange rate and fuel taxes), the balance of payments and exchange rate interactions.
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· QPM 2.0 model consists of 3 blocks - Fiscal Block, Fuel Block, Balance of Payments Block.
· In 2016 RBI has introduced QPM to provide support for flexible Inflation Forecast Targeting
framework in India.
35. In April 2021, RBI announced the purchase of ________ worth Govt. Securities of the total
targeted _________ set under the G-sec Acquisition Programme (G-SAP 1.0) for the 1st quarter (Q1)
of FY22.
1) Rs 25,000 crore; Rs 1 lakh crore
2) Rs. 10,000 crore; Rs. 50,000 crore
3) Rs. 12,500 crore; Rs. 1 lakh crore
4) Rs. 25,000 crore; Rs. 50,000 crore
5) Rs. 12,500 crore; Rs. 50,000 crore
Answer- 1) Rs 25,000 crore; Rs 1 lakh crore
Explanation:
In April 2021, RBI announced its first purchase of government securities for an amount of Rs 25,000
crore under the G-sec Acquisition Programme (G-SAP 1.0) of the total Rs 1 lakh crore target set under
the G-SAP 1.0 for the 1st quarter (Q1) of FY22. RBI has planned to purchase 5 different types of
government securities.
36. Which company partnered with the digital lending platform, FlexiLoans.com, (in Apr’21) to
offer collateral-free business loans to MSMEs, freelancers, women entrepreneurs & sole
proprietors?
1) PayPal
2) Citibank
3) HSBC Holdings
4) MasterCard
5) DCB Bank
Answer- 1) PayPal
Explanation:
FlexiLoans.com, a digital lending platform focused on Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME)
partnered with PayPal, to offer collateral-free business loans to MSMEs, freelancers, women
entrepreneurs and sole proprietors.
· Loans from Rs 50000 to Rs 1 crore will be provided for a tenure ranging from 6 months to 36
months.
37. Which insurance provider recently (in Apr’21) entered into a bancassurance partnership
with Fincare Small Finance Bank?
1) Exide Life Insurance
2) Bharti AXA Life Insurance
3) Tata AIA Life Insurance
4) ICICI Prudential Life Insurance
5) Kotak Life Insurance
Answer- 2) Bharti AXA Life Insurance
Explanation:
Bharti Axa life insurance and Fincare Small Finance Bank(SFB) Limited joined hands for a
bancassurance partnership under which the bank will sell insurance policies to its customers.
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About Bharti Axa Life Insurance:
MD & CEO– Parag Raja
Headquarters- Mumbai, Maharashtra
38. In April 2021, the largest ever in expansion to the reserves of Special Drawing Rights (SDR) of
USD 650 billion was made. Which organisation defines the SDR?
1) International Monetary Fund
2) Finance Ministry of India
3) World Bank
4) Reserve Bank of India
5) World Economic Forum
Answer- 1) International Monetary Fund
Explanation:
The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Policy Panel has authorized a USD 650 billion expansion of its
International Reserve Asset (known as Special Drawing Rights (SDR)). It is the largest ever increase of
reserves in IMF’s history.
· Special Drawing Rights (SDR) is an international reserve asset created and defined by the IMF.
· It comprises 5 currencies – US dollar, Euro, Japanese yen, British Pound sterling and Chinese
Renminbi (or Yuan).
39. In partnership with which bank, the Fintech start-up Mobisafar Services launched its
‘Mobisafar Virtual RuPay Prepaid card’ in April 2021?
1) YES Bank
2) Axis Bank
3) ICICI Bank
4) Kotak Mahindra Bank
5) HDFC Bank
Answer- 1) YES Bank
Explanation:
Mobisafar Services Private Limited, a Ludhiana-based Fintech start-up, has launched ‘Mobisafar Virtual
RuPay Prepaid card’ in partnership with YES BANK, National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).
40. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) reported India’s Debt to GDP ratio has increased
from 74% in 2019 to 90% in 2020. What does the increase in Debt to GDP ratio indicate?
1) Country has higher Debt borrowings
2) Country has higher capacity to pay back debt
3) Country has lower capacity to pay back debt
4) Country has lower Debt borrowings
5) Country has poor External trade
Answer- 2) Country has higher capacity to pay back debt
Explanation:
The International Monetary Fund(IMF) reported an increase in India’s debt to Gross Domestic Product
(GDP) ratio from 74 percent (at the end of 2019) to 90 percent (at the end of 2020) during the COVID-19
period.
· The debt-to-GDP ratio reliably indicates the particular country’s ability to pay back its debts.
· Debt to GDP= Total GDP of Country/ Total Debt of Country
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41. Which company launched India’s 1st Blockchain-based Non-Fungible Tokens (NFT) for
auctioning digital assets?
1) Unocoin
2) Paxful
3) BuyUcoin
4) WazirX
5) Zebpay
Answer- 4) WazirX
Explanation:
WazirX, the Binance-owned cryptocurrency exchange has launched India’s 1st marketplaces for Non-
Fungible Tokens (NFT), which will enable Indian artists and creators to auction their digital assets over
the Blockchain-based platform and earn royalty.
NFTs are a class of cryptocurrency assets in which each item, or token A non-fungible token is a unit of
data stored on a digital ledger, called a blockchain, that certifies a digital asset to be unique and
therefore not interchangeable.
42. Which public sector bank partnered with SwitchON Foundation (in Apr’21) to set up “First
Loss Default Guarantee Fund” that provides collateral free loans to small & marginal farmers for
buying solar pumps?
1) Canara Bank
2) State Bank of India
3) Union Bank of India
4) Punjab National Bank
5) Indian Bank
Answer- 4) Punjab National Bank
Explanation:
SwitchON Foundation partnered with Punjab National Bank (PNB) to setup “First Loss Default
Guarantee Fund” which offer loans upto 1.6 lakhs to small & marginal farmers for buying solar pumps.
· It is a 1st of its kind agreement between a private non-profit organisation and a public sector bank to
set up a Guarantee Fund.
· India’s PM-KUSUM Scheme targets to achieve 30.75 GW of solar energy generation by 2022.
43. Which payment bank launched a new savings account ‘Rewards123’ that offers benefits for
customers for their digital transactions?
1) Paytm Payment Bank
2) Airtel Payment Bank
3) NSDL Payments Bank
4) Jio Payments Bank
5) Fino Payment Bank
Answer- 2) Airtel Payment Bank
Explanation:
Airtel Payments Bank announced its new savings account ‘Rewards123’ which offers benefits and value
to customers when they transact digitally using the bank account.
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About Airtel Payments Bank:
India’s 1st licensed Payment Bank
Establishment – January 2017, by Bharti Airtel
Headquarters – New Delhi
44. Which is India’s 1st TReDS platform to record Rs. 1000 crore monthly transactions by
volume?
1) Receivables Exchange of India Ltd
2) PayKun
3) M1 Exchange
4) e-PG Pathshala
5) A. Treds Ltd
Answer- 1) Receivables Exchange of India Ltd
Explanation:
Receivables Exchange of India Ltd (RXIL), leading invoice discounting platform for MSMEs, has become
the 1st TReDS Platform to record the highest monthly transaction volumes of Rs 1,000 crore in the
month of March, 2021.
· Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS) is a digital platform where small businesses
(MSMEs) can get access to capital by auctioning their trade receivables.
45. Which payment gateway provider recently (in Apr’21) partnered with J.P. Morgan to provide
online payments solutions to the corporate clients of J.P. Morgan?
1) PayU
2) Instamojo
3) Razorpay
4) PayPal
5) BillDesk
Answer- 5) BillDesk
Explanation:
Payments aggregator ‘BillDesk’ partnered with Global Financial Institution, J.P. Morgan to provide online
payments solutions to corporate clients of J.P. Morgan.
About Bill Desk:
Director & Co-founder – Karthik Ganapathy
Head quarter – Mumbai, Maharashtra
46. From which co-operative bank, RBI recently (in Apr’21) withdrew all its restrictions?
1) Youth Development Co-operative Bank Ltd
2) Citizen Credit Cooperative Bank Ltd
3) Surat Peoples' Co-Op Bank Ltd
4) Cosmos Cooperative Bank Ltd
5) Bharat Cooperative Bank (Mumbai) Ltd
Answer- 1) Youth Development Co-operative Bank Ltd
Explanation:
On April 5, 2021, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) withdrew all restrictions imposed on the Youth
Development Co-operative Bank Ltd, Kolhapur, Maharashtra.
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Previously, the bank was imposed with restrictions on withdrawals, granting or renewing any loans and
advances, making any investment, incurring any liability, without prior approval in writing from RBI.
47. Which bank recently (in Apr’21) executed its 1st Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR)
linked trade borrowing transaction with American Lender ‘Wells Fargo Bank’?
1) YES Bank
2) State Bank of India
3) HDFC Bank
4) Canara Bank
5) Axis Bank
Answer- 1) YES Bank
Explanation:
On April 6, 2021, YES Bank executed its first Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) linked trade
borrowing transaction from an American Lender Wells Fargo Bank.
SOFR and Sterling Overnight Interbank Average Rate (SONIA) are the two popular alternative rates to
the global benchmark interest rate, LIBOR (London Inter-Bank Offered Rate), which will be phased out
by the end of 2021.
48. Identify the points that are correctly related to “Post Office Savings Account (Amendment)
Scheme, 2021″.
A) Minimum Account Maintenance fee for the Basic Savings Account is reduced from Rs. 500 to
Rs. 100
B) Basic Savings Account can be opened in any Scheduled commercial bank
C) No deposit is required for opening the account
1) Only B & C
2) Only A
3) Only A & B
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 1) Only B & C
Explanation:
Finance Ministry has amended the Post Office Savings Account Scheme, 2019 & the Scheme was named
as “Post Office Savings Account (Amendment) Scheme, 2021″.
• Government had reduced the Account Maintenance Fee for basic savings account from ₹100 to ₹50.
• Deposit required for opening of account – Nil.
• Basic Savings Account can be opened in a scheduled commercial bank or Indian Post Payment Bank
(IPPB).
49. Which bank was issued a penalty of Rs 25 crore by SEBI (in Apr’21) for misselling its
Additional Tier-1 bonds?
1) YES Bank
2) State Bank of India
3) HDFC Bank
4) Canara Bank
5) Axis Bank
Answer- 1) YES Bank
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Explanation:
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has revised the reporting formats for mutual funds with
new guidelines.
SEBI has informed the Asset Management Companies (AMCs) to submit the QR on the activities of
Mutual Funds/AMCs to trustees within 21 days from the end of respective quarter.
SEBI has also imposed a penalty of Rs 25 crore to Yes Bank for misselling lender’s AT-1 bonds during the
period from December 1, 2016 to February 29, 2020.
50. In April 2021, Punjab National Bank launched a digital initiative PNB@Ease. Through which
of the following “PNB@Ease” can be accessed?
1) Automated Teller Machine (ATM)
2) Mobile Banking App
3) Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS)
4) UPI Payments
5) All the Above
Answer- 1) Automated Teller Machine (ATM)
Explanation:
On 12th April 2021 Punjab national bank (PNB) launched a digital initiative PNB@Ease to
commemorate 127 years of their service to the nation.
PNB@Ease outlets will be loaded with five Kiosks i.e. ATM, Bunch Note Acceptor, Account Opening
Kiosk, Card Issuance Kiosk, and internet-enabled Kiosk.
51. Which bank provided a loan worth Rs. 600 crores to National Cooperative Development
Corporation (NCDC) in April 2021?
1) International Investment Bank
2) Sumitomo Mitsubishi Bank
3) Deutsche Bank
4) Asian Development Bank
5) International Monetary Fund
Answer- 3) Deutsche Bank
Explanation:
On April 13, 2021, National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) made a deal with Deutsche
Bank AG, a German Investment Bank to avail a loan for €68.87 million (around Rs 600 crore) to finance
the development work of cooperatives across India.
· NCDC will use the amount to provide easier credits to Farmers and FPOs.
52. In April 2021, IRDAI amended its regulations for investing in Fund of Funds (FOF). Which of
the following is correct with respect to FoF’s?
A) FoF is a type of Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) which invests in another AIF
B) Insurers are allowed to invest in FOF which comply with the requirement of Section 27E of the
Insurance Act, 1938
C) Insurers in India are allowed to invest in overseas FoF’s
1) Only A
2) Only A & C
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & B
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5) All A, B & C
Answer- 4) Only A & B
Explanation:
In April 2021, IRDAI amended the rules for investing in Fund of Funds (FoF)
i. Fund of Funds(FoF) are Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) which collects funds from sophisticated
investors, whether Indian or foreign, and invests in another AIF.
ii. Insurers are allowed to invest in FoFs within the India, whereas they are barred from investment into
in overseas FoFs.
iii. Insurers are allowed to invest in FoFs which comply with the requirement of Section 27E of the
Insurance Act, 1938 within the country.
53. What is a Sandbox & What was the extension given to it by IRDAI in April 2021?
1) Testing Environment, 5 years
2) Investment Scheme, 2 years
3) Reinsurance Agreement, 5 years
4) Reinsurance Agreement, 6 months
5) Testing Environment, 2 years
Answer- 5) Testing Environment, 2 years
Explanation:
IRDAI has extended the validity of the Regulatory Sandbox for 2 years.
This extension of the time period will enable the applicants to complete their existing sandbox
experiments and new sandbox proposals also will be allowed.
‘Sandbox’ is a framework set up by a regulator that allows FinTech startups and other innovators to
conduct live experiments in a controlled environment under a regulator’s supervision.
54. What is the total amount allocated by the National Housing Bank for its “Special Refinance
Facility-2021” (SRF-2021) Scheme which will benefit all eligible Primary Lending Institutions
(PLI)?
1) Rs. 14,400 crore
2) Rs. 22,800 crore
3) Rs. 10,000 crore
4) Rs. 5,000 crore
5) Rs. 25,000 crore
Answer- 3) Rs. 10,000 crore
Explanation:
National Housing Bank (NHB) has launched Rs. 10,000 crores ‘Special Refinance Facility-2021’ (SRF-
2021) Scheme to Primary Lending Institutions (PLI) which includes Housing Finance Companies (HFCs),
Scheduled Commercial Banks including Regional Rural Banks (RRBs), Small Finance Banks (SFBs).
55. Which organisation (in Apr’21) announced to invest USD 100 mn in J.C. Flowers India
Opportunities Fund to help Indian financial institutions in resolving distressed assets?
1) International Monetary Fund
2) Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency
3) International Finance Corporation
4) International Bank for Reconstruction and Development
5) International Development Association
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Answer- 3) International Finance Corporation
Explanation:
On 14 April 2021, International Finance Corporation (IFC), member of the World Bank Group
th
announced to invest USD 100 million in J.C. Flowers India Opportunities Fund to help Indian financial
institutions in resolving distressed assets and free up the capital for new lending.
• The investment is part of IFC’s Distressed Asset Recovery Program (DARP) work in India.
56. Which Small Finance Bank (SFB) recently (in Apr’21) made a digital lending partnership with
the fintech company ‘NIRA’ for providing personal loans?
1) Equitas SFB
2) ESAF SFB
3) Suryoday SFB
4) Capital SFB
5) Ujjivan SFB
Answer- 5) Ujjivan SFB
Explanation:
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank (USFB), partnered with a fintech, NIRA to strengthen its digital footprint and
onboard its customers for Personal Loans. This was USFB’s 1st Digital Lending Partnership.
· NIRA is a Bangalore based financial institution which provides a small line of credit ranging from Rs.
5000 to Rs. 1 lakh.
57. Which bank (in Apr’21) allowed its customers to transfer funds upto USD 25,000/transaction
across 150 countries through its “Send Money Abroad” feature?
1) ICICI Bank
2) Axis Bank
3) Canara Bank
4) State Bank of India
5) HDFC Bank
Answer- 2) Axis Bank
Explanation:
Axis Bank has allowed its customers to make International Fund Transfer in over 100 currencies across
150 countries through the ‘Send Money Abroad’ feature in the Axis Mobile application with a simple
two-step process, with a maximum of USD 25,000 per transaction.
58. Who was appointed as the head of RBI’s 2nd Regulation Review Authority (RRA)?
1) M. Rajeshwar Rao
2) Y.V. Reddy
3) Michael Patra
4) BP Kanungo
5) Mahesh Kumar Jain
Answer- 1) M. Rajeshwar Rao
Explanation:
RBI has formed the 2nd Regulation Review Authority (RRA) named RRA 2.0 in order to review the
regulations, circulars, reporting systems of RBI based on the feedback from the public, banks and
financial institutions.
· M. Rajeshwar Rao, Deputy Governor was appointed as the head of RRA 2.0
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· RBI set up its 1st RRA for one year i.e. from April 1, 1999, to April 1, 2000
59. Which International bank recently (in Apr’21) announced to close its consumer banking
operations in 13 countries including India?
1) Standard Chartered
2) Capital One
3) HSBC Bank
4) DBS Bank
5) Citibank
Answer- 5) Citibank
Explanation:
Citibank announced to exit its consumer banking operations in India.
As a part of its global restructuring process Citibank has decided to close its operations in consumer
banking in 13 countries which includes Australia, Bahrain, China, India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia,
Philippines, Poland, Russia, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.
60. Which bank partnered with MasterCard (in Apr’21) for providing contactless payment
solutions to its customers through MasterCard’s ‘Pay by Bank’ app?
1) IDBI Bank
2) RBL Bank
3) Indian Bank
4) ICICI Bank
5) DCB Bank
Answer- 2) RBL Bank
Explanation:
RBL Bank announced its partnership with MasterCard to provide the first of its kind payment solution in
India through the Pay by bank app. Now, the customers of RBL bank will be able to do contactless
transactions both in store & online across the world through MasterCard’s ‘Pay by Bank’ app.
61. Which brokerage company launched India’s 1st Aadhaar-based Systematic Investment
Plan(SIP) payments feature?
1) India Infoline
2) Zerodha
3) Groww
4) Upstox
5) ETMONEY
Answer- 5) ETMONEY
Explanation:
ETMONEY launched India’s first Aadhaar-based Systematic Investment Plan(SIP) payments feature. This
feature will enable anyone to start a SIP online and make automatic payments using a simple Aadhaar
based OTP verification.
· This is aimed at making investments more seamless & accessible to the widest section of Indian
society.
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62. Which Insurance provider recently (in Apr’21) signed a Corporate Agency Agreement with
Uttarbanga Kshetriya Gramin Bank (UBKGB) to retail its insurance products?
1) Star Health and Allied Insurance
2) SBI General Insurance
3) Care Health Insurance
4) HDFC ERGO General Insurance
5) Bajaj Allianz General Insurance
Answer- 2) SBI General Insurance
Explanation:
In April 2021, SBI General Insurance signed a Corporate Agency Agreement with Uttarbanga Kshetriya
Gramin Bank(UBKGB) to retail its insurance products.
63. SEBI recently (in Apr’21) issued guidelines for preparing warehousing norms by Clearing
Corporations (CCs) for agricultural & Non-agricultural goods. What is the minimum paid-up
capital needed to be accredited as a Warehouse Service Provider (WSPs)?
1) Rs 1 crore
2) Rs 50 lakhs
3) Rs 10 lakhs
4) Rs 5 crore
5) Rs 10 crore
Answer- 5) Rs 10 crore
Explanation:
SEBI has issued guidelines for preparing warehousing norms by Clearing Corporations (CCs) for
agricultural/agro-processed goods and non-agricultural goods (base and industrial metals). The
guidelines would come into effect from June 1, 2021.
• An accredited Warehouse Service Providers (WSPs) should have a minimum subscribed and paid-
up share capital of Rs 10 crore.
64. Which organisation released the “The Trend and Progress of Housing in India” report that
analyzed the Indian housing loan sector?
1) NABARD
2) Housing and Urban Development Corporation
3) Reserve Bank of India
4) NITI Aayog
5) National Housing Bank
Answer- 5) National Housing Bank
Explanation:
As per the National Housing Bank’s (NHB) report of “The Trend and Progress of Housing in India” in
April 2021, the market share of Individual Housing Loans (IHLs) in banks remained higher than that of
Housing Finance Companies (HFCs).
Outstanding IHLs of Banks and HFCs registered year-on-year growth of 8.5 per cent and 3 per cent,
respectively.
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65. Which e-payment company partnered with LIC (in Apr’21) for facilitating digital payment
services to the customers of LIC?
1) PayPal
2) Amazon
3) Paytm
4) Razorpay
5) Google Pay
Answer- 3) Paytm
Explanation:
Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India has appointed Paytm to carry out its digital transactions. This
partnership will satisfy the increasing demand for digital payment.
• Paytm will provide an easy payment process, a broader range of payment options, to the customers
of LIC.
About Paytm:
Chief Executive Officer - Vijay Shekhar Sharma
Headquarters - Noida,Uttar Pradesh
66. Which company recently (in Apr’21) partnered with Agriculture Insurance Company of India
Limited (AICI) for providing insurance to the rural farmers?
1) Continental Suraksha Insurance Brokers
2) Gramcover Insurance Brokers
3) Anar Insurance Brokers
4) Sriyah Insurance Brokers
5) Axion Insurance Brokers
Answer- 2) Gramcover Insurance Brokers
Explanation:
In April 2021, Gramcover Insurance Brokers partnered with Agriculture Insurance Company of India
Limited (AICI) to develop the insurance penetration in rural India.
• The main objective of this partnership is to identify and develop useful rural insurance products
that could help farmers.
67. In April 2021, Rs 4.04 crore was stolen from the Currency Chest of Axis Bank in Chandigarh.
What is a Currency Chest?
1) Secret Vault of the Bank
2) Place where money is stored by RBI for Banks & ATMs
3) Storage place for excess revenue of the bank
4) Place where RBI prints currency
5) Storage place for International Money Exchange
Answer- 2) Place where money is stored by RBI for Banks & ATMs
Explanation:
Rs 4.04 crore has been stolen by a private security guard from the Currency chest of Axis Bank in
Chandigarh Sector 34. It is the first time in Chandigarh where such a huge amount was stolen from
inside a bank.
• Currency chest is a depositary of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), in which it stocks excess money
meant for banks and ATMs.
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68. In April 2021, RBI has set-up a 6-member committee headed by Sudarshan Sen, to evaluate
the role of Asset Reconstruction Companies (ARCs) in stressed debt resolution.
Which of the following point(s) is/are correct with respect to ARCs?
A) ARCs buy NPAs (Non-Performing Assets) or bad loans from banks to helps them recover fast
B) An ARC should maintain a capital adequacy ratio of 15% of its risk-weighted assets
C) The minimum capital for an ARC is Rs. 2 crores as per the SARFAESI Act
1) Only A & B
2) All A, B & C
3) Only B & C
4) Only C
5) Only A & C
Answer- 1) Only A & B
Explanation:
In April 2021, RBI has set-up a 6-member committee headed by Sudarshan Sen, to evaluate the role of
Asset Reconstruction Companies (ARCs) in stressed debt resolution and review their business model.
i.ARC is a financial institution (FI) that buys the NPAs (Non-Performing Assets) or bad loans from banks
and FI and helps them to recover from the NPAs.
ii.They are registered under RBI and regulated under the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial
Assets and Enforcement of Securities Interest (SARFAESI) Act, 2002.
iii.Capital needs: The net owned funds of ARCs should be Rs 100 crore or more and they also have to
maintain a capital adequacy ratio of 15% of its risk-weighted assets.
69. Which organisation partnered with Habitat for Humanity International (in Apr’21) to provide
housing loans to 20,000 beneficiaries in Bangladesh, India, Indonesia & Philippines?
1) World Bank
2) Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
3) Greenpeace
4) International Monetary Fund
5) Asian Development Bank
Answer- 5) Asian Development Bank
Explanation:
In April 2021, Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Habitat for Humanity International made a
partnership to help Microfinance Institutions (MFI) in providing housing loans to low income families in
rural and semi urban areas of Bangladesh, India, Indonesia and Philippines.
• Loans will be given to around 20,000 households by partner MFIs in the 1st phase. About 90% of
the financing is targeted towards women micro borrowers.
About Asian Development Bank:
President: Masatsugu Asakawa
Established: 1966
Headquarters: Manila, Philippines
70. In April 2021, RBI proposed to review the Countercyclical Capital Buffer (CCyB). What is the
current CCyB rate?
1) 0.25%
2) 1.50%
3) 1%
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4) 0.50%
5) 0%
Answer- 5) 0%
Explanation:
In April 2021, Based on the empirical testing and review of Countercyclical Capital Buffer (CCyB)
indicators by The Reserve Bank Of India (RBI), it has decided not to activate CCyB at present as there is
no necessity for it.
RBI keeps the CCyB, a part of its Basel-III norms, at 0%.
71. Which is the 1st Indian company to cross 1 billion UPI transactions?
1) Freecharge
2) PhonePe
3) MobiKwik
4) Google Pay
5) Amazon Pay
Answer- 2) PhonePe
Explanation:
PhonePe, a digital payments & financial services company has become the 1st Indian company to cross 1
billion transactions on Unified Payment Interface(UPI).
• The company crossed over 1.3 billion transactions on its platform across payment offerings of
wallet, cards and UPI in March 2021.
72. Which is the 1st Cryptocurrency exchange in India to launch a report that provides exact
information of the tradings made by Individuals to Indian Tax authority?
1) Bitex
2) Poloniex
3) Coinbase
4) BitFlyer
5) Coinmama
Answer- 1) Bitex
Explanation:
Bitex, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) based Cryptocurrency exchange, has announced its issuing of
investment declaration reports for all its retail and institutional investors.
• The report will contain information about what the investors have sold or bought, hence, it will act
as proof of the exact money the investors made or lost while trading in cryptocurrencies to Indian
Tax authorities.
73. Which company partnered with Federal Bank to launch a Neo Banking app, “Fi” for the
salaried millennials?
1) Freecharge
2) PhonePe
3) MobiKwik
4) Google Pay
5) Amazon Pay
Answer- 4) Google Pay
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Explanation:
Google Pay partnered with Federal Bank to launch a Neo Banking app, “Fi” for the salaried millennials.
About Federal Bank:
MD & CEO: Shyam Srinivasan
Headquarters: Aluva, Kerala
Tagline: Your Perfect Banking Partner
74. Which is India’s 1st Mutual Fund to have crossed Rs.5 lakh crore in Average Assets Under
Management?
1) Mirae Mutual Funds
2) ICICI Prudential Mutual Funds
3) Axis Mutual Funds
4) Kotak Mutual Funds
5) SBI Mutual Funds
Answer- 5) SBI Mutual Funds
Explanation:
SBI Mutual Funds (MF) announced that its Average Assets Under Management (AAUM) has crossed Rs.5
lakh crore making it the first mutual fund company to cross this mark.
75. Which company recently (in Apr’21) entered into a co-lending partnership with HDFC ltd for
offering housing loans?
1) IIFL Home Finance Limited
2) Shriram Housing Finance Limited
3) Indiabulls Housing Finance Limited
4) Mahindra Rural Housing Finance Limited
5) Magma Housing Finance Limited
Answer- 3) Indiabulls Housing Finance Limited
Explanation:
Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC) Ltd and Indiabulls Housing Finance Limited
(Indiabulls HFL) entered into a strategic co-lending partnership to offer housing loans to homebuyers.
About Indiabulls Housing Finance Limited:
Establishment – 2005
Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra
Vice-Chairman & MD – Gagan Banga
76. In April 2021, FirstRand Bank decided to withdraw all its banking services from India. The
bank belongs to which country?
1) Germany
2) France
3) USA
4) South Africa
5) New Zealand
Answer- 4) South Africa
Explanation:
FirstRand Bank, 2nd largest bank in South Africa has decided to withdraw its banking services from
India just within a week of Citibank's exit.
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About FirstRand Bank:
Chief Executive Officer: Alan Patrick Pullinger
Headquarters: Johannesburg, South Africa
77. Which bank(s) partnered with Aceware FinTech Services to launch Kerala’s 1st neobank ‘Ace
Money Neobank’?
1) ICICI Bank
2) YES Bank
3) HDFC Bank
4) Only 1 & 2
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 4) Only 1 & 2
Explanation:
In April 2021, Aceware FinTech Services, a Kerala-based fintech services company, launched Kerala’s
first neobank called Ace Money Neobank, in partnership with YES Bank and ICICI Bank.
• Neobank is a kind of digital bank without any branches.
78. Which Bank recently (in Apr’21) appointed Ernst & Young Global Limited as its digital
consultant?
1) Bandhan Bank
2) Indian Overseas Bank
3) Federal Bank
4) Corporation Bank
5) Canara Bank
Answer- 2) Indian Overseas Bank
Explanation:
Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) appointed Ernst & Young Global Limited, a multinational professional
services network as its digital consultant. This partnership is a part of IOB’s growth strategy to
transform its banking services into Digital format.
About Indian Overseas Bank (IOB):
MD & CEO– Partha Pratim Sengupta
Tagline– Good people to grow with
79. Which organisation partnered with Tata Steels to implement the World’s 1st blockchain-
enabled paperless transaction in the steel industry?
1) DBS Bank
2) MasterCard
3) Standard Chartered
4) NatWest
5) HSBC
Answer- 5) HSBC
Explanation:
In April 2021, Tata Steel Ltd and HSBC, a banking and financial services organisation, executed the
global first blockchain-enabled paperless transaction in the steel industry. Under the transaction, Tata
Steel exported steel to Universal Tube & Plastic Industries, UAE.
• Contour & essDOCS are the blockchain platforms used under the transaction.
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Headquarters of Tata Steel Ltd – Jamshedpur, Jharkhand
Headquarters of HSBC – London, United Kingdom
80. In April 2021, the New Development Bank (NDB) issued a USD 1.5 billion benchmark bond.
Identify the points that are correctly related to NDB:
A) The USD 1.5 billion benchmark bond has a maturity period of 5 years
B) The bond will provide COVID-19 Emergency Program Loans to ASEAN countries
C) India’s K V Kamath was the 1st President of NDB
1) Only A & B
2) Only B & C
3) All A, B & C
4) Only A & C
5) Only C
Answer- 4) Only A & C
Explanation:
In April 2021, the New Development Bank (NDB) of BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa)
issued a USD 1.5 billion benchmark bond with 5 years of maturity.
• NDB will use the total earnings of the Bond for financing sustainable development activities and to
provide COVID-19 Emergency Program Loans to the member countries (BRICS).
• India’s K V Kamath was the 1st President of the New Development Bank (NDB).
81. Which Bank partnered (in Apr’21) with Google Pay & Visa to provide a secure tokenization to
its credit cards?
1) Standard Chartered
2) HSBC India
3) DBS Bank
4) Citibank
5) Deutsche Bank
Answer- 2) HSBC India
Explanation:
HSBC India has partnered with Google Pay (GPay) and Visa to provide a secure tokenization on its credit
cards.
This is done based on the principle of NFC(Near Field Communication), QR pay and in-app purchase
82. Which company along with Mastercard launched the World’s 1st QR Credit Card “ConQR”?
1) Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services
2) Bank of Baroda Financial Solutions
3) Tata Capital Financial Services
4) Shriram City Union Finance
5) Ujjivan Financial Services
Answer- 2) Bank of Baroda Financial Solutions
Explanation:
The Mastercard and Bank of Baroda Financial Solutions (BFSL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bank of
Baroda came together to launch World’s 1st QR on Card Program ‘ConQR’ – a Mastercard QR on Card
solution to simplify digital payments of Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
• ConQR Credit Card will have a Bharat QR Code on the card face
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83. Which bank signed an Agreement (in Apr’21) with The Chennai Angels to provide credit up to
Rs. 50 crores to the Start-up company?
1) Canara Bank
2) Indian Overseas Bank
3) Federal Bank
4) Indian Bank
5) Union Bank of India
Answer- 4) Indian Bank
Explanation:
In order to extend support to Start-ups under the program ‘IND Spring Board’, Indian Bank made an
agreement with The Chennai Angels, an angel investment group on April 22, 2021.
Indian Bank will provide credit facilities of up to Rs 50 crore for working capital requirements.
84. Which Bank’s license was cancelled by RBI (in Apr’21) due to its inadequate capital?
1) Independence Cooperative Bank
2) CKP Co-operative Bank
3) Bhagyodaya Friends Urban Co-operative Bank
4) Mapusa Urban Co-operative Bank
5) Vasantdada Nagari Sahakari Bank
Answer- 3) Bhagyodaya Friends Urban Co-operative Bank
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled the license of Bhagyodaya Friends Urban Co-operative
Bank Limited, Maharashtra in April 2021, as the bank doesn’t have adequate capital to fund its
depositors in full and as it did not comply with the various provisions of the Banking Regulation Act,
1949.
85. What is/are the types of Investment that are facilitated through the ‘Axis Direct RING’ mobile
application of Axis Direct?
1) Mutual Funds
2) Government Securities
3) Debentures
4) Stock Market
5) All the Above
Answer- 4) Stock Market
Explanation:
Axis Direct, the flagship brand of Axis Securities, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Axis Bank, launched a
mobile application called ‘Axis Direct RING’ which supports making a simple, fast & real time investment
in stock markets.
About Axis Securities:
Headquarters- Mumbai, Maharashtra
MD & CEO- B Gopkumar
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86. Indian States & UTs can avail Special Drawing Facility (SDF) at an interest rate of _____, as RBI
extended the interim Ways and Means Advances (WMA) limit of Rs 51,560 crore for __________ in
April 2021.
1) 3.5%, 1 year
2) 4%, 1 year
3) 4.25%, 1 year
4) 4%, 6 months
5) 3.5%, 6 months
Answer- 4) 4%, 6 months
Explanation:
On April 23, 2021, due to the prevalence of the COVID-19, The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has informed
the continuation of the existing interim Ways and Means Advances (WMA) limit of Rs 51,560 crore for
all states and Union Territories(UTs) for 6 months i.e. up to September 30, 2021.
• States & UTs can avail WMA, SDF and Overdraft at an interest rate equal to the RBI’s repo rate
(current repo rate – 4%).
87. Which International financial company along with Diners Club International Ltd was
restricted by RBI (in Apr’21) for integrating new domestic customers into their network?
1) JCB Co., Ltd.
2) Mastercard
3) American Express
4) Capital One
5) Visa
Answer- 3) American Express
Explanation:
On April 23, 2021, The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has restricted American Express Banking Corp
(Amex) and Diners Club International Ltd, the payment system operators from on-boarding new
domestic customers onto their card networks from May 1, 2021, due to the non-compliance with the
directions on Storage of Payment System Data.
88. Which bank is India’s leading lender of Credit Cards as of February 2021?
1) State Bank of India
2) Axis Bank
3) Citibank
4) ICICI Bank
5) HDFC Bank
Answer- 5) HDFC Bank
Explanation:
ICICI Bank and SBI Cards have a strong growth in new Credit card issuance from December 2020 to
February 2021, after the temporary halt of HDFC Bank Ltd from issuing new cards from December 2020.
Bank Outstanding credit cards as of February Outstanding credit cards as of December
2021 2020
HDFC 1.51 crore 1.53 crore
Bank
ICICI 1.03 crore 99.1 lakh
SBI Cards 1.17 crore 1.14 crore
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Axis Bank 70.36 lakh 68.7 lakh
89. PFRDA is planning to raise the maximum entry age to _________ for the National Pension System
from _________.
1) 45, 40
2) 65, 60
3) 50, 45
4) 70, 65
5) 65, 50
Answer- 4) 70, 65
Explanation:
The Pension Funds Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) is planning to raise the maximum
age of entry into the National Pension System (NPS) to 70 years from 65 and plans to allow those who
join after the age of 60 to continue their NPS accounts till 75 years (Present age limit is 70).
90. Who/What recently (in Apr’21) got approval from the International Financial Services Centre
Authority (IFSCA) for operating in Gujarat’s GIFT City?
1) Foreign Portfolio Investors
2) Mutual Funds Brokerages
3) Foreign Direct Investors
4) Insurance Companies
5) Non-Banking Finance Companies
Answer- 5) Non-Banking Finance Companies
Explanation:
In April 2021, the International Financial Services Centre Authority (IFSCA) allowed the Non-Banking
Finance Companies(NBFCs) (both local and global) to start their operations in Gujarat’s GIFT City
(Gujarat International Finance Tec-City) to enable the local NBFCs to get global exposure.
91. ____________ allowed insurers to invest in debt instruments issued by InvIT & REIT with at least
_______ being invested in AAA rated assets.
1) RBI, 25%
2) SEBI, 50%
3) IRDAI, 75%
4) SEBI, 75%
5) IRDAI, 50%
Answer- 3) IRDAI, 75%
Explanation:
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) allowed insurers to invest in
debt instruments which are issued by Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) and Real Estate
Investment Trusts (REITs).
• 75% of investments should be of AAA rated assets
• 25% should be of AA or A rated asset
92. In April 2021, ________ allowed commercial banks to pay up to _________ of dividends for FY 21.
1) SEBI, 25%
2) RBI, 50%
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3) IRDAI, 50%
4) SEBI, 75%
5) RBI, 25%
Answer- 2) RBI, 50%
Explanation:
In April 2021, RBI allowed banks for payment of dividends for FY21, with certain conditions and limits.
RBI allowed commercial banks to pay up to 50% of what they paid before COVID-19 from the profits for
the fiscal ended March 31, 2021.
93. Which financial institution introduced India’s 1st video-based Wealth Community for its
users to live interact with subject-matter experts?
1) PhonePe
2) Zerodha
3) Upstox
4) Paytm
5) India Infoline
Answer- 4) Paytm
Explanation:
Paytm, the digital financial service company introduced India’s first video-based wealth community for
the users to interact with subject-matter experts in live sessions on different wealth topics such as IPO,
F&O, ETFs, mutual funds, stocks, gold, fixed income, and personal finance.
94. Which Mutual Fund company recently (in Apr’21) launched its Nifty Next 50 Index Fund to
enable investors to invest in Nifty Next 50 at low cost?
1) HDFC Mutual Fund
2) Reliance Mutual Fund
3) Axis Mutual Fund
4) SBI Mutual Fund
5) Edelweiss Mutual Fund
Answer- 4) SBI Mutual Fund
Explanation:
On April 26, 2021, SBI Mutual Fund launched SBI Nifty Next 50 Index Fund, an open-ended index
scheme. It is the second index fund of SBI Mutual Fund as it already has the SBI Nifty Index Fund under
the Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) category.
• It enables the investors to invest in all securities under the Nifty Next 50 Index with lower costs.
• The investment could be done daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual SIP.
95. In April 2021, RBI released a circular “Corporate Governance in Banks – Appointment of
Directors and Constitution of Committees of the Board”.
Identify the points that are correct with respect to RBI’s notification:
A) Tenure of MD & CEO of Banks is increased to 20 years
B) Maximum age limit of Non-Executive Directors is altered to 75 years
C) Changes are applicable to all banking entities except Foreign banks operating as branches in
India
1) Only B & C
2) Only A
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3) Only C
4) All A, B & C
5) Only A & B
Answer- 1) Only B & C
Explanation:
RBI in its circular – “Corporate Governance in Banks – Appointment of Directors and Constitution of
Committees of the Board”, has fixed 15 years as the tenure for the Managing Director and Chief
executive officers (MD & CEOs) or whole-time directors (WTDs) to hold their post in a bank.
• RBI also extended the Upper age limit for MD & CEOs of banks to 70 years
• While Non-Executive Directors can serve upto 75 years of age or for a maximum tenure of 8 years.
• The instructions are applicable to all banking entities except Foreign banks operating as branches
in India.
96. In April 2021, Indian Govt. invested ________ to improve the financial health of ______________.
1) Rs 200 crore, India Infrastructure Finance Company
2) Rs 375 crore, Industrial Investment Bank of India
3) Rs 375 crore, India Infrastructure Finance Company
4) Rs 500 crore, India Infrastructure Finance Company
5) Rs 200 crore, Industrial Investment Bank of India
Answer- 1) Rs 200 crore, India Infrastructure Finance Company
Explanation:
In order to improve the financial health of the Industrial Finance Corporation of India (IFCI), in April
2021, the Government has infused Rs 200 crore capital in IFCI through issue of equity shares. After the
capital infusion, the government’s holding in IFCI was increased from 61.02 per cent to 63.8 per cent.
97. Which international organisation (as of Apr’21) provided a total of $1.5 billion (~Rs 1.11 lakh
crore) to India for tackling covid-19?
1) World Bank
2) World Health Organisation
3) New Development Bank
4) UNICEF
5) Asian Development Bank
Answer- 5) Asian Development Bank
Explanation:
The latest Annual Report of Asian Development Bank(ADB) released on 27th April 2021 showed that
ADB had provided $1.5 billion(~Rs 1.11 lakh crore) to India in supporting the response to tackle covid-
19.
98. In April 2021, RBI issued guidelines for the appointment of Statutory Central Auditors
(SCAs)/Statutory Auditors (SAs) for Banks and NBFCs.
Identify the points that are correctly related to the guidelines:
A) SCAs/SAs should be appointed for a continuous period of 3 years with effect from FY-22
B) Regional Rural Banks are exempted from this procedure
C) Entities with asset size less then Rs 15,000 crores, should appoint a minimum of 1 audit firm
for auditing
1) Only B & C
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2) Only A & C
3) All A, B & C
4) Only B
5) Only A & B
Answer- 3) All A, B & C
Explanation:
On April 27, 2021, RBI issued guidelines for the appointment of Statutory Central Auditors
(SCAs)/Statutory Auditors (SAs) of Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks(RRBs)), Urban
Cooperative Banks (UCBs) and Non-banking finance companies(NBFCs) (including Housing finance
companies(HFCs)) from FY22 onwards.
i.The banks have to appoint the SCAs/SAs for a continuous period of 3 years, satisfying the eligibility
norms each year.
ii.All the other Entities with asset size less then Rs 15,000 crores, should appoint a minimum of 1 audit
firm for conducting statutory audit.
99. Which company partnered (in Apr’21) with NPCI International Payments Ltd (NIPL) to
expand its UPI transactions in Global Market?
1) Avancer Software Solutions
2) Financial Software & Systems
3) Sensiple Software Solutions
4) Aspire Systems
5) Global Software Solutions
Answer- 2) Financial Software & Systems
Explanation:
Financial Software and Systems (FSS), India’s largest payments processor, and NPCI International
Payments Ltd (NIPL), the International arm of National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI) made a
partnership to expand Unified Payment Interface (UPI) rails in international markets.
100. Which organisation (in Apr’21) announced a financial assistance of Rs 135 crores to India
for procuring medical supplies including oxygen to tackle COVID-19?
1) Google
2) Amazon
3) Microsoft
4) Facebook
5) Apple
Answer- 1) Google
Explanation:
Sundar Pichai, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Google and Alphabet, announced that Google will provide
around Rs 135 crore as an aid to India to tackle the COVID-19 crisis in India. Google’s fund will help
India to procure medical supplies including oxygen and testing equipment.
101. ________ reclassified New India Assurance Co Ltd (NIACL) as Public Category investor from
Promoter as per the regulatory guidelines of ________.
1) Canara Bank, SEBI
2) Axis Bank, SEBI
3) Canara Bank, RBI
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4) Axis Bank, Ministry of Corporate Affairs
5) Canara Bank, Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Answer- 2) Axis Bank, SEBI
Explanation:
On April 28, 2021, The board of Axis Bank approved the reclassification of New India Assurance Co Ltd
(NIACL) from promoter category to public category investor. NIACL owns 0.67 per cent of the total
issued and paid-up equity share capital of the Axis bank.
• Reclassification of Promoters as Public is done based on the regulatory norms of SEBI.
102. The Ministry of Finance announced the interest rates for General Provident Fund (GPF) &
other non-government PF for Q1 of FY22.
Identify the points that are correctly related to GPF:
A) Interest rate of 7.1% is fixed for GPF scheme for Q1 of FY22
B) Only Government employees are eligible for GPF scheme
C) Investing in GPF provides Income Tax exemptions under Section 80C of Income Tax Act
1) Only A & C
2) All A, B & C
3) Only B
4) Only A & B
5) Only B & C
Answer- 2) All A, B & C
Explanation:
Ministry of Finance, retained the General Provident Fund (GPF) and other non-government PF, Gratuity
funds interest rate unchanged at 7.1% for the first quarter Q1 of FY22.
i.The interest income earned on the GPF amount is exempted under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act,
1961.
ii.GPF is a saving instrument only for Government employees, they can contribute a portion of his/her
salary regularly till the time he/she is employed.
103. Which Bank launched the digital banking service, ‘Merchant Stack’ to serve its retail
merchant customers?
1) Canara Bank
2) Axis Bank
3) ICICI Bank
4) HDFC Bank
5) Indian Bank
Answer- 3) ICICI Bank
Explanation:
ICICI Bank launched ‘Merchant Stack’, a digital banking services as a continuation of its ‘ICICI Stack’, for
retail merchants especially for the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and Entrepreneurs.
104. Which bank signed an MoU (in Apr’21) with BSNL to receive telecom services for the Bank at
a competitive rate?
1) Indian Bank
2) Canara Bank
3) Punjab National Bank
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4) State Bank of India
5) Union Bank of India
Answer- 1) Indian Bank
Explanation:
Indian Bank signed an MoU with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) to provide telecom services to
the bank at a competitive rate. The MoU was signed in the presence of the executive director of Indian
Bank and chief general manager of BSNL Chennai Telephones.
ECONOMY AND BUSINESS
1. What was the GDP growth projected for India in FY-2022 as per the UN-ESCAP’s “Economic and
Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific 2021: Towards post-COVID-19 resilient economies” report?
1) 7%
2) 5.6%
3) 7.7%
4) 8.2%
5) 6.1%
Answer- 1) 7%
Explanation:
The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN-ESCAP) reported the
survey on economic growth over Asia and the pacific region the report titled “Economic and Social
Survey of Asia and the Pacific 2021: Towards post-COVID-19 resilient economies”.
· The report has forecasted the Indian economy to grow at 7% in FY22 against a contraction of 7.7%(-
7.7%) in FY21.
· It reported a “K-shaped recovery” in the economics of the Asia Pacific region, including India.
2. What was the estimated GDP growth for India as per the World Bank’s report, “Sour Asia Economic
Focus Spring 2021: South Asia Vaccinates” that was released in March 2021?
1) 10.1%
2) 7.5%
3) 12.5%
4) 8.8%
5) 13.35%
Answer- 1) 10.1%
Explanation:
The World Bank reported its South Asia Economic Focus report for the year 2021, titled “Sour Asia Economic
Focus Spring 2021: South Asia Vaccinates” that estimates India’s GDP (Gross Domestic Product) to grow by 10.1%
in FY-22 due to private consumption and investment growth.
· It also estimated India’s growth to be in the range of 7.5% to 12.5% for the Financial year 2021-22 (FY22).
3. Which company signed a 22-year maintenance service agreement with Reliance Bangladesh LNG &
Power Ltd for maintaining its 718 MW combined cycle power plant at Meghnaghat, Bangladesh?
1) ABB India
2) CG Power and Industrial Solutions
3) GE Power India
4) Emco Ltd
5) Cummins India Ltd
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Answer- 3) GE Power India
Explanation:
GE Power India had signed a 22-year maintenance services agreement for the upcoming 718-megawatt (MW)
combined cycle power plant at Meghnaghat, Narayanganj, Bangladesh. The power plant belongs to Reliance
Bangladesh LNG & Power Ltd, a joint venture between India’s Reliance Power Limited and Japan’s JERA Co., Inc.
4. What was India’s Current Account Deficit (as per RBI) during the Q3FY21 due to the COVID-
19’s impact on trade?
1) $ 5.7 billion
2) $ 3.4 billion
3) $ 5 billion
4) $1.7 billion
5) $ 2.8 billion
Answer- 4) $1.7 billion
Explanation:
As per the RBI’s report “Developments in India’s Balance of Payments during the Third Quarter
(October-December) of 2020-21(Q3FY21)” on March 31, 2021, India has recorded a current account
balance deficit of $1.7 billion (i.e. 0.2% of GDP) in Q3FY21 due to the COVID-19’s impact on trade.
5. India’s fiscal deficit for 11 months of the FY21 reached 76% of the revised estimated fiscal
deficit. What was the revised estimated Fiscal Deficit of India for FY-21 (Apr’20-Mar’21)?
1) Rs 12.05 lakh crore
2) Rs 13.71 lakh crore
3) Rs 18.48 lakh crore
4) Rs 14.05 lakh crore
5) Rs 7.24 lakh crore
Answer- 3) Rs 18.48 lakh crore
Explanation:
In March, 2021 the Controller General of Accounts (CGA), notified the fiscal deficit for the 11months of
FY21(Apr – Feb) stood at Rs 14.05 lakh crore which is about 76% of the revised estimates of Rs 18.48
lakh crore (9.5% of the GDP).
· Govt. in consultation with the RBI decided to borrow ₹7.24-lakh crore for the 1st six months of FY22.
· As per budget 2021-22, the government’s gross market borrowing will be Rs 12.05 lakh crore.
6. What was the growth rate projected for India in FY-22 as per the International Monetary Fund
(IMF)’s “World Economic Outlook” report?
1) 6.9%
2) 12.5%
3) 11.5%
4) 7.77%
5) 9.09%
Answer- 2) 12.5%
Explanation:
International Monetary Fund (IMF) in its biannual World Economic Outlook report has hiked its growth
projection of India for FY22 by 1% to 12.5% from 11.5% of its January 2021 estimation, due to the
normalization of economic activity.
· GDP forecast for FY23 was revised to 6.9% from 6.8%.
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· Global economy to grow at 4.4% in 2022.
About International Monetary Fund (IMF):
Establishment– 1944
Headquarter – Washington, USA
Managing Director – Kristalina Georgieva
7. During April-January 2020-21, the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflow into India grew by
28% to $54.18 billion. Which is India’s top FDI investor?
1) Mauritius
2) USA
3) UK
4) UAE
5) Singapore
Answer- 5) Singapore
Explanation:
The Ministry of Commerce and Industries announced that Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) equity
inflows into India during April-January 2020-21(first ten months of FY21) grew by 28% to $54.18
billion.
· Singapore is the top with FDI to India, followed by the US and the UAE.
8. In which country Larsen & Toubro will set-up the 1.5 Giga Watt Sudair Solar Photovoltaic (PV)
Project?
1) Iran
2) South Korea
3) Australia
4) Indonesia
5) Saudi Arabia
Answer- 5) Saudi Arabia
Explanation:
The Renewables arm of Larsen & Toubro’s Power Transmission & Distribution Business has bagged a
Turnkey EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) contract to set up Sudair Solar Photovoltaic
(PV) Project of 1.5 Giga Watt (GW) in Riyadh Province of Saudi Arabia.
It will be the largest solar plant in Saudi Arabia with estimated cost between INR 5000-7000 Crore.
About Larsen & Toubro (L&T):
Chairman – Anil Manibhai Naik
CEO & MD – S. N. Subrahmanyan
Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra
9. Which green energy company pledged to achieve net-zero emission in India by 2050?
1) Greenko
2) Reliance Power
3) CLP India
4) ReNew Power
5) Hero Future Energies
Answer- 4) ReNew Power
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Explanation:
ReNew Power, a Clean Energy firm of India has pledged to achieve net-zero emission by 2050. This is in
line with the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change(UNFCCC)’s Race to Zero
Campaign, the largest global alliance committed to achieve net-zero carbon emission.
10. What was India’s GDP projected by Nomura (in Apr’21) for FY22?
1) 13.5%
2) 12.6%
3) 15.4%
4) 11.01%
5) 9.09%
Answer- 2) 12.6%
Explanation:
On April 9, 2021 Nomura, has decreased the India’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate
forecasted for FY22 to 12.6 per cent from its earlier prediction of 13.5 per cent due to the rise in COVID-
19 cases and retail inflation.
About Nomura:
Establishment – 1925
Headquarters – Tokyo, Japan
11. Which organisation recently signed an MoU (in Apr’21) with Japan’s Mitsui & Co Ltd. for
enhancing small scale LNG application in India?
1) Mahanagar Gas
2) INOXCVA
3) Petronet LNG
4) Adani Gas
5) Indraprastha Gas
Answer- 2) INOXCVA
Explanation:
INOXCVA (INOX India Pvt. Ltd) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Japan’s Mitsui
& Co (Asia Pacific) Pte. Ltd with an aim to enhance small scale LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) applications
development and provide stimulus to gas based economy in India.
MoU was targeted to increase the penetration & consumption of clean, reliable and cost-efficient LNG.
12. Which company (in Apr’21) partnered with Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) for
implementing AI & Cloud Technologies in BPCL’s sales & distribution network?
1) Amazon
2) Cognizant
3) Google
4) Accenture
5) Microsoft
Answer- 4) Accenture
Explanation:
On April 13,2021 Accenture made a partnership with Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) to
transform the sales and distribution network of the oil and gas company digitally.
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• Accenture will be using its capabilities in artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud technologies to build,
design and implement a digital platform, called IRIS for BPCL.
13. What was the Core Inflation rate for March 2021, which was at a 29-month high due to the
increasing food price?
1) 5.96%
2) 6.25%
3) 6.67%
4) 5.52%
5) 5.67%
Answer- 1) 5.96%
Explanation:
As per the data released by National Statistical Office(NSO), India’s retail inflation was accelerated to a
4-month high of 5.52% in March due to an increase in food rates.
· Due to demand and increase in commodity prices the Core inflation was also increased to a 29-
month high of 5.96% in March 2021 from 3.95% in 2020.
14. Which organisation recently (in Apr’21) signed its 1st agreement in South Asia to buy a 32-
megawatt Wind Power Plant in Karnataka?
1) Tesla
2) Facebook
3) Google
4) General Electric
5) Siemens
Answer- 2) Facebook
Explanation:
Facebook made an agreement to buy renewable energy in India, the company’s 1st deal in South Asian
nations. It will purchase from a 32-megawatt wind power project, located in Karnataka.
· The electricity produced from these plants will power Facebook’s 1st Asian data centre that is set to
start operations in 2022.
15. Central govt. extended the existing Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) for another 6-months till
September 30, 2021. What was the Initial time frame for which the FTP was designed?
1) 2010- 2018
2) 2012-2019
3) 2018-2020
4) 2015-2020
5) 2011-2020
Answer- 4) 2015-2020
Explanation:
Government extended the existing ‘Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2015-20’ for another 6-months up to
September 30, 2021 from March 31, 2021.
• FTP 2015-20 provides a framework for increasing exports of goods and services as well as
generation of employment and increasing value addition in the country.
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16. For strengthening the supply chain & technology infrastructure, Flipkart (in Apr’21) made a
strategic two-prong partnership with Which organisation?
1) Mahendra & Mahendra
2) Reliance Industries
3) Adani Groups
4) Tata Groups
5) Larsen & Turbo
Answer- 3) Adani Groups
Explanation:
Flipkart, an e-commerce marketplace, made a strategic two-prong partnership with Adani Group to
strengthen its supply chain and technology infrastructure.
• Under the two-prong partnership one with Adani Logistics Limited for forming fulfilment centre
and the other with Adaniconnex Private Limited for data centres creation.
17. Which financial institution was appointed (in Apr’21) as the transaction advisor of Jawaharlal
Nehru Port Trust (JNPT)?
1) SBI Capital Markets Ltd.
2) Chartered Finance Management Ltd.
3) Deutsche Equities India Pvt. Ltd.
4) Citigroup Global Markets India Pvt. Ltd.
5) Kotak Mahindra Capital Co. Ltd.
Answer- 1) SBI Capital Markets Ltd.
Explanation:
Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) has hired SBI Capital Markets Ltd. (SBI Caps), a subsidiary of State
Bank of India (SBI) to act as transaction advisor for the privatization of the J N Port Container Terminal
(JNPCT).
JNPT has appointed SBI Caps as the transaction advisor for the PPP project which is estimated to cost
Rs.863.31 crores.
18. Amazon India organized the 2nd edition of ‘Amazon Smbhav Summit’ virtually. In which
Amazon has launched a ______ as Amazon Smbhav Venture Fund & announced $10 million
investment in ______.
1) $250 Million, M1xchnage
2) $100 Million, SMEcorner
3) $150 Million, M1xchnage
4) $500 Million, SMEcorner
5) $250 Million, M1xchnage
Answer- 1) $250 Million, M1xchnage
Explanation:
Amazon India has organized the 2nd edition of its annual summit called ‘Amazon Sambhav Summit’
virtually from April 15 to 18, 2021. In which Amazon has launched a $250 million Amazon Sambhav
Venture Fund to support the digitization of small and medium businesses (SMBs), Agriculture, and
Healthcare in India.
It also launched ‘Spotlight North East’, to bring 50,000 artisans, weavers, and small businesses, online
from the 8 North-East states of India by 2025.
· Amazon announced an investment of $10 million in “M1xchange”– a startup that lends to MSMEs.
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19. Which Indian organisation recently (in Apr’21) crossed USD 100 billion Market Capital?
1) Mahindra Group
2) Infosys
3) Adani Group
4) Larsen and Toubro
5) Piramal Group
Answer- 3) Adani Group
Explanation:
Adani Group became the 3rd indian conglomerate to cross 100 billion USD in market
capitalization(mcap). Only after, Tata Group and Reliance Industries limited.
20. What is the maximum growth rate projected for India for FY22 by the Information and Credit
Rating Agency of India Limited (ICRA) in April 2021?
1) 10.5%
2) 12.6%
3) 11%
4) 13.69%
5) 12%
Answer- 1) 10.5%
Explanation:
Information and Credit Rating Agency of India Limited (ICRA) reduced India’s GDP growth forecast for
FY22 by 0.5 per cent i.e. projected growth to a range of 10-10.5 per cent, against 10-11 per cent of its
earlier estimation.
Brokerage Current GDP growth forecast % for FY22
Nomura 12.60%
JP Morgan 11 %
UBS 10%
Citi 12%
21. What is the GDP forecast of India for FY22 as per Care Ratings, as of April 2021?
1) 12.6%
2) 11%
3) 10.2%
4) 12%
5) 9.3%
Answer- 3) 10.2%
Explanation:
Care Ratings has reduced India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth forecast for FY22 to 10.2% from
its earlier projection of 10.7-10.9%.
About Care Ratings:
Establishment – April 1993
Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra
MD & CEO – Mr. Ajay Mahajan
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22. Which company announced (in Apr’21) to shut down its global mobile phone business?
1) Motorola
2) Acer
3) HP
4) LG
5) Asus
Answer- 4) LG
Explanation:
South Korea’s LG Electronics has announced that it is closing down its mobile phone business unit
worldwide after nearly six years of losses totalling $4.5 billion. The decision was approved by its board
of directors on 5 April 2021.
23. What is India’s GDP for FY22 projected by India Ratings and Research in April 2021?
1) 10.6%
2) 12.6%
3) 11.1%
4) 10.1%
5) 11.5%
Answer- 4) 10.1%
Explanation:
On April 23, 2021, India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) reduced India’s GDP growth forecast of FY22 to
10.1% from its earlier projection of 10.4%.
24. Which organisation projected India’s GDP to grow by 11% in FY-22 in its Asian Development
Outlook in April 2021?
1) Moody's Analytics
2) UN-ESCAP
3) World Bank
4) Bank of America
5) Asian Development Bank
Answer- 5) Asian Development Bank
Explanation:
Asian Development Outlook (ADO), 2021 was released by Asian Development Bank (ADB) on April 26,
2021, in which it forecasted the Indian economy to grow at 11 per cent in FY22 from 8% earlier and it
also predicted a GDP expansion in FY22 at 7 per cent. It also pointed out the risk in economic recovery
due to an increase in COVID-19 cases.
25. Which organisation (in Apr’21) predicted that India should spend Rs 67,193 crores for
vaccinating all Indians above 18 years?
1) India Ratings and Research
2) Fitch Ratings
3) Bank of America
4) Moody's Analytics
5) Asian Development Bank
Answer- 1) India Ratings and Research
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Explanation:
The India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) said the estimated cost to vaccinate all the Indians of age 18
years will be Rs 67,193 crores. This is 0.36% of the GDP of the country.
26. In April 2021, ________ became the 3rd largest IT firm in India, while it also announced to
achieve Net-Zero Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions by _________.
1) HCL Technologies, 2050
2) Tata Consultancy Services, 2030
3) Wipro, 2030
4) HCL Technologies, 2040
5) Wipro, 2040
Answer- 5) Wipro, 2040
Explanation:
Wipro Ltd regained its position of 3rd-largest Indian IT company by market capitalization(market-cap)
of Rs 2.65 trillion by surpassing Noida-headquartered HCL Technologies’ Rs 2.62 trillion market cap.
On Earth Day, Wipro, the IT software major announced its plan to achieve Net-Zero Greenhouse Gas
(GHG) emissions by 2040.
MoUs AND AGREEMENTS
1. Which country recently signed 4 agreements (in Mar’21) with India to provide financial
support worth Rs. 1.93 crores for Healthcare development projects?
1) Australia
2) USA
3) Germany
4) South Korea
5) Japan
Answer- 5) Japan
Explanation:
On March 30, 2021, India & Japan signed 4 Agreements worth ~ 29.30 Million Yen (~ INR 1.93 Crores/~
USD 265,000). Under these agreements, Japan will support Healthcare projects funded under the Grant
Assistance for Grassroots Projects (GGP) scheme in India.
· GGP scheme was introduced in 1989 by the Japanese government to provide financial assistance for
development projects in around 100 developing countries.
2. Which Union Territory/Territories recently (in Mar’21) signed an MoU with TRIFED for
implementing Minimum Support Price (MSP) for Minor Forest Produce (MFP) scheme & Van
Dhan Yojana (VDY)?
a) Lakshadweep b) Andaman & Nicobar
c) Daman & Diu d) Dadra and Nagar Haveli
1) Only a
2) Only a & b
3) Only d
4) Only c & d
5) All a, b, c & d
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Answer- 4) Only c & d
Explanation:
On 5th March 2021, Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED), under the
Ministry of Tribal Affairs(MoTA) has signed an MoU with the administration of Dadra and Nagar Haveli
and Daman & Diu for the implementation of Minimum Support Price(MSP) for Minor Forest
Produce(MFP) scheme and Van Dhan Yojana(VDY).
3. DSIR launched its flagship program, DSIR-PRISM (Promoting Innovations in Individuals,
Startups and MSMEs) Scheme in partnership with 3 major National Initiatives - Unnat Bharat
Abhiyan, RuTAG & Smart India Hackathon.
Select the correctly matched initiative & its parent organisations:
Initiative Organisation
A RuTAG IIT Delhi
B Smart India Hackathon Ministry of Science & Technology
C Unnat Bharat Abhiyan Ministry of Education
D DSIR-PRISM Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship
1) Only C
2) Only A & C
3) Only B & D
4) Only A & D
5) Only A, B & C
Answer- 2) Only A & C
Explanation:
Dr Harsh Vardhan virtually inaugurated the Alignment and Awareness Event for Publicity of DSIR-
PRISM Scheme (Department of Scientific and Industrial Research-Promoting Innovations in Individuals,
Startups and MSMEs) aimed at creating a platform for technology innovation was held at IIT Delhi.
· The event was organized by DSIR, Ministry of Science and Technology in partnership with 3 major
National Initiatives namely Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA), Ministry of Education; RuTAG, IIT Delhi; and
Smart India Hackathon (SIH), Ministry of Education.
4. Which state govt. signed an MoU with Wadhwani Institute for Artificial Intelligence (in Apr’21)
for developing an AI based mobile app to assist its cotton farmers?
1) Karnataka
2) Gujarat
3) Telangana
4) Maharashtra
5) Tamil Nadu
Answer- 3) Telangana
Explanation:
On April 3, 2021, Department of Agriculture, Government of Telangana & the Wadhwani Institute for
Artificial Intelligence (Wadhwani AI), Mumbai signed an MoU for deploying AI solutions (mobile app) to
assist Cotton farmers in beating pest infestations.
Leading Cotton Growing States in India – Gujarat, Maharashtra, Telangana.
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5. Which organisation signed a Statement of Intent (in Apr’21) with NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation
Mission (AIM) to promote innovation & entrepreneurship ecosystem in India’s public systems?
1) National Initiative for Development and Harnessing Innovations (NIDHI)
2) Centre for Innovations in Public Systems (CIPS)
3) Electronics Sector Skills Council of India (ESSCI)
4) Technology Development Board (TDB)
5) Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC)
Answer- 2) Centre for Innovations in Public Systems (CIPS)
Explanation:
NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) & the Centre for Innovations in Public Systems (CIPS) have
signed a Statement of Intent (SoI) for promoting innovation & entrepreneurship ecosystem in India in
the area of public systems.
· It also proposed to create an Innovation Learning Management System (iLMS) to promote innovative
learning among students.
· It is also expected to strengthen the AIM Mentor of Change program.
6. Which organisation signed an MoU with Spices Board India (in Apr’21) to enhance the
transparency in supply chain in the “e-Spice Bazaar” portal using blockchain-based traceability
interface?
1) World Trade Organization (WTO)
2) World Bank
3) United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
4) Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
5) Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI)
Answer- 3) United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Explanation:
On April 5, 2021, Spices Board India under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry & UNDP (United
Nations Development Programme) India’s Accelerator Lab signed an MoU for developing a blockchain-
based traceability interface for Indian Spices to enhance transparency in supply chain and trade.
· UNDP and Spices Board India are working towards integrating the Blockchain Traceability Interface
with the “e-Spice Bazaar portal”.
· Spice Board of India was constituted on 26th February 1987.
7. Union Cabinet (in Apr’21) approved the MoU signed between India & _______ for collaborating in
the field of atmospheric science & technology.
1) Japan
2) South Korea
3) Russia
4) Israel
5) Belgium
Answer- 1) Japan
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which was signed in November
2020, between National Atmospheric Research Laboratory (NARL), Department of Space, Government
of India & Research Institute for Sustainable Humanosphere (RISH), Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan for
Academic & Research Cooperation and exchange.
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· The MoU will enhance cooperation in areas of atmospheric science & technology, collaborative
scientific experiments/campaign.
8. Which organisation signed an MoU with the Ministry of AYUSH (in Apr’21) for formulating new
drugs using medicinal herbs?
1) Department of Health Research
2) Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying
3) Department of Biotechnology
4) Department of Agricultural Research & Education
5) Department of Food and Public Distribution
Answer- 2) Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying
Explanation:
On 7th April 2021, the National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB) of the Ministry of AYUSH signed a
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying for
formulating new drugs using medicinal herbs for the use of veterinary science.
9. Which organisation recently (in Apr’21) signed a Tripartite agreement with, Ladakh UT
Administration, Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, Leh (LAHDC) for setting up a 50
MW solar power project at Taru, Leh?
1) Power Grid Corporation of India
2) Solar Energy Corporation of India
3) Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency
4) ReNew Power
5) NHPC Limited
Answer- 2) Solar Energy Corporation of India
Explanation:
On April 6, 2021, Ladakh UT Administration, Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, Leh
(LAHDC) & Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI Ltd) signed a Tripartite Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) for setting up a 50 MW solar power project at Taru (Taroo) in Leh District It is a
step towards making Ladakh Carbon Neutral.
10. Which organisation recently signed an MoU (in Mar’21) with the Agriculture Skill Council of
India (ASCI) to provide skill training in the agriculture sector?
1) National Collateral Management Limited
2) National Skill Development Corporation
3) National Small Industries Corporation
4) National Institute of Agricultural Marketing
5) Food Corporation of India
Answer- 1) National Collateral Management Limited
Explanation:
On 31st March 2021, the National Collateral Management Limited (NCML) signed a Memorandum of
Understanding(MoU) with the Agriculture Skill Council of India (ASCI) to provide skill training in the
agriculture sector.
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11. Which country (in Apr’21) signed a Statement of Intent (SoI) with NITI Aayog’s Atal
Innovation Mission (AIM) for promoting innovation and entrepreneurship among Indian
entrepreneurs & Start-ups?
1) Denmark
2) Turkey
3) Norway
4) Sweden
5) Philippines
Answer- 1) Denmark
Explanation:
NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) & Embassy of Denmark signed a Statement of Intent (SoI)
for promoting innovation and entrepreneurship among aspiring entrepreneurs & Start-ups in India, as a
part of Indo-Danish Bilateral Green Strategic Partnership.
• The partnership will be executed through Innovation Center Denmark (ICDK), the Danish embassy
in India.
• In December 2020, AIM partnered with ICDK, to launch AIM-ICDK Water Innovation Challenge,
which aims to solve India’s water problems through innovative solutions.
About Denmark:
Prime Minister – Mette Frederiksen
Capital – Copenhagen
Currency – Danish Krone
12. With which country the communication provider, ‘OneWeb’ signed an MoU (in Apr’21) for
cooperation in the field of Satellite Communication & establishing a Low Earth Orbiter (LEO)
Center of Excellence?
1) Afghanistan
2) Kazakhstan
3) Indonesia
4) Singapore
5) Bangladesh
Answer- 2) Kazakhstan
Explanation:
OneWeb, a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite communications operator, signed a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) with Kazakhstan for accelerating Satellite Communication technology in the
country.
• OneWeb will establishment of an LEO Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Kazakhstan.
About OneWeb:
CEO – Neil Masterson
Executive Chairman – Sunil Bharti Mittal
Head Quarter – London, United Kingdom
13. In April 2021, German company Bayer signed a Statement of Intent (SoI) with NITI Aayog’s
Atal Innovation Mission (AIM). They will work on innovation towards which sector?
A) Renewable Energy
B) Agriculture
C) Artificial Intelligence
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D) Healthcare
1) All A, B, C & D
2) Only B & D
3) Only A, C & D
4) Only A & C
5) Only A, B & C
Answer- 2) Only B & D
Explanation:
Bayer, a German life sciences company, signed a Statement of Intent (SoI) for a strategic partnership
with Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog to foster Innovation & Entrepreneurship across
healthcare & agriculture sectors.
· It is 1st of a kind collaboration in sectors of agriculture & healthcare between AIM & Bayer.
14. Name the company that recently (in Apr’21) signed a Statement of Intent (SoI) with NITI
Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) for promoting innovation & entrepreneurship in STEM
fields?
1) Fujitsu
2) Capgemini
3) Vodafone Group
4) Dassault Systemes
5) Siemens
Answer- 4) Dassault Systemes
Explanation:
Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog has signed a Statement of Intent (SoI) with Dassault
Systemes Foundation to work towards creating a digitally rich ecosystem of Innovation in India & to
promote STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) based innovation and
entrepreneurship among the youth of India.
15. In a move to increase farmer’s income, __________ signed an MoU (in Apr’21) with the
Agriculture Ministry for implementing its pilot programme in 100 villages in ____ states.
1) Google, 11
2) Microsoft, 6
3) Intel, 15
4) Microsoft, 11
5) Google, 9
Answer- 2) Microsoft, 6
Explanation:
The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (MoA&FW) signed an MoU with Microsoft India to
undertake a Pilot Project in 100 villages (of 10 districts) in 6 states. The pilot programme is aimed at
reducing input cost and boosting the income of Farmers.
· 6 States – Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Haryana, Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh.
· Duration – 1 year
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16. Which organisation recently (in Apr’21) partnered with NITI Aayog for empowering Atal Tinkering Labs (ATL)
in school across India?
1) All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
2) National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE)
3) Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS)
4) National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)
5) Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Answer- 1) All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
Explanation:
Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog has announced its partnership with AICTE’s (All India
Council for Technical Education) Institution’s Innovation Councils (IICs) for empowering Atal Tinkering
Lab (ATL) school students across India.
· It aims to empower school student innovators across India by equipping them with future ready
innovation skills.
About AICTE:
Chairman – Anil D. Sahasrabudhe
Headquarters – New Delhi
17. With which organisation Oberoi Group recently (in Apr’21) signed an MoU to reduce its
overall carbon footprint by implementing clean energy initiatives?
1) REC Limited
2) POWERGRID Corporation of India Limited
3) Power Finance Corporation
4) NTPC Limited
5) Energy Efficiency Services Limited
Answer- 5) Energy Efficiency Services Limited
Explanation:
Oberoi Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Energy Efficiency Services
Limited (EESL) to reduce its overall carbon footprint by implementing clean energy efficiency initiatives
across its properties.
· EESL is the Government of India’s Energy Service Company (ESCO) and the world’s largest public
ESCO.
18. Which company (in Apr’21) partnered with India’s Common Service Centers (CSC) to set up
solar-powered micro-grids and water pumps in rural areas?
1) Tata Power
2) ReNew Power
3) Greenko
4) Azure Power
5) Adani Power
Answer- 1) Tata Power
Explanation:
The Common Service Centers (CSC), the government’s e-governance services arm made a partnership
with Tata Power to set up solar-powered micro-grids and water pumps in rural areas across the
country.
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· Under the partnership, Tata Power planned to set up 10,000 micro grids in rural areas with support
from CSC’s village-level entrepreneurs (VLEs).
· Tata Power will also provide solar water pumps to 6000 Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs)
19. India’s Ministry of _____________ signed an agreement, “Cities Combating Plastic Entering the
Marine Environment” with ____________ for technical cooperation in Combating marine pollution.
1) Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Italy
2) Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries, Germany
3) Housing and Urban Affairs, Germany
4) New and Renewable Energy, France
5) Jal Shakti, France
Answer- 3) Housing and Urban Affairs, Germany
Explanation:
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), Government of India and Deutsche GIZ GmbH India on
behalf of German Federal Ministry of Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety signed an
agreement titled “Cities Combating Plastic Entering the Marine Environment” on Technical cooperation
over a virtual event in New Delhi.
20. Which organisation signed an MoU (in Apr’21) with National Cooperative Development
Corporation (NCDC) for promoting sustainable development in Agriculture & allied sectors?
1) IIT Guwahati
2) University of Delhi
3) IIT Gandhinagar
4) Jawaharlal Nehru University
5) IIT Kharagpur
Answer- 5) IIT Kharagpur
Explanation:
On April 20, 2021, IIT Kharagpur and the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) signed
an MoU to promote greater collaboration towards sustainable development in cooperatives, agriculture,
and allied sectors. This is aimed at facilitating resources for Farmer Producer Organizations(FPO).
21. Which state’s Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation recently (in Apr’21)
signed an MoU with the World Trade Center (WTC) to promote trade and International
investment?
1) Punjab
2) Telangana
3) Karnataka
4) Goa
5) Haryana
Answer- 5) Haryana
Explanation:
The Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (HSIIDC) signed a
Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) with the World Trade Center(WTC) to promote trade and bring
in National and International investment in Faridabad, Haryana.
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22. Which IIT recently (in Apr’21) partnered with the Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce
and Industry (SICCI) to promote technological start-ups by conducting launchpad competitions?
1) IIT Roorkee
2) IIT-Kanpur
3) IIT Guwahati
4) IIT Kharagpur
5) IIT Madras
Answer- 2) IIT-Kanpur
Explanation:
In April 2021, the Indian business association for businesses in Singapore, the Singapore Indian
Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) collaborated with Start-up Incubation and Innovation
Centre (SIIC) of IIT-Kanpur to mutually promote Technology based Startups.
• Under this collaboration, SICCI-SIIC conducts a Launchpad Competition – “SICCI-SIIC INNOVATION
LAUNCHPAD”.
23. With which IIT the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA) signed an MoU (in Apr’21)
for setting up an Accelerator Centre for Research & Development?
1) IIT Roorkee
2) IIT-Kanpur
3) IIT Guwahati
4) IIT Kharagpur
5) IIT Madras
Answer- 4) IIT Kharagpur
Explanation:
On 23rd April 2021, the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA) signed a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) with IIT Kharagpur to set-up an Accelerator Centre for Research & Development
in the institute.
24. Which state govt. signed an MoU (in Apr’21) with Microsoft for providing skill development
courses to its students & unemployed youths?
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Uttarakhand
3) Odisha
4) Assam
5) Andhra Pradesh
Answer- 5) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
The Government of Andhra Pradesh (AP) and Microsoft Corporation virtually signed a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) to offer skill development training to around 1.6 lakh students and unemployed
youths across more than 300 colleges and skill development centres.
25. Which organisation signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Gujarat Urja Vikas
Nigam Ltd (GUVNL) for 25 years?
1) Indian Oil Corporation
2) Coal India
3) NTPC Limited
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4) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
5) Larsen and Toubro
Answer- 2) Coal India
Explanation:
On April 23, 2021, Coal India Limited (CIL) signed its first solar power purchase agreement for the sale
of 100 MW solar power with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL) with a Power Purchase Agreement
(PPA) for 25 years.
• PPA is a financial agreement where a developer arranges for the design, permitting, financing, and
installation of a solar energy system on a customer’s property.
26. Which organisation signed an MoU (in Apr’21) with the North East Frontier Railway (NFR) to
undertake research projects in improving maintenance & operation of trains?
1) IIT Guwahati
2) NIT Silchar
3) NIT Durgapur
4) IIT Kharagpur
5) IIT Roorkee
Answer- 1) IIT Guwahati
Explanation:
IIT Guwahati, signed an MoU with the North East Frontier Railway (NFR) to collaborate on research
projects aiming at improving maintenance and operations of train running in the region and other
fields.
To make stations plastic-free IIT-G will be providing alternate biodegradable polymer-based
technologies to NFR.
APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS
1. Who was appointed as the Chairman and Managing Director of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
(ONGC), in April 2021?
1) Shashi Shanker
2) Subhash Kumar
3) Mukesh Kumar Surana
4) Shrikant Madhav Vaidya
5) Soma Mondal
Answer- 2) Subhash Kumar
Explanation:
On March 30,2021 According to the order issued by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Oil and
Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)’s Finance Director Subhash Kumar assumed additional charge as
Chairman and Managing Director(CMD) due to the retirement of current CMD Shashi Shanker.
2. Who is the present (as of Apr’21) Chairman & Managing Director of Jammu & Kashmir (J&K)
Bank, whose tenure has been extended by 6 months by RBI in March 2021?
1) Parvez Ahmed
2) Shyam Srinivasan
3) R K Chhibber
4) V. G. Mathew
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5) Sumant Kathpalia
Answer- 3) R K Chhibber
Explanation:
On March 31, 2021, Reserved Bank of India (RBI), had extended the tenure of Rajesh Kumar Chhibber (R
K Chhibber), the Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) Bank by 6 months or
till the appointment of MD & CEO whichever is earlier.
3. Who was appointed (in Apr’21) as the brand ambassador of the general insurance company,
‘Digit Insurance’?
1) Rohit Sharma
2) Hardik Pandya
3) Virat Kohli
4) Sachin Tendulkar
5) MS Dhoni
Answer- 3) Virat Kohli
Explanation:
Captain of the Indian Men’s cricket team, Virat Kohli became the brand ambassador of Digit Insurance, a
general insurance company, which became the first unicorn of 2021 with a valuation of 1.9 Billion USD.
About Digit Insurance:
Chairman– Kamesh Goyal
Headquarters– Bengaluru, Karnataka
4. Who was appointed as the Chairperson of the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB)?
1) Soma Mondal
2) Mallika Srinivasan
3) Rajiv Kumar
4) MK Gupta
5) SN Subrahmanyan
Answer- 2) Mallika Srinivasan
Explanation:
On 1st April 2021, the Appointment Committee of the Cabinet(ACC) approved the appointment of
Padma Shri Mallika Srinivasan, Chairman and Managing Director(CMD) of Tractors and Farm Equipment
(TAFE), as the Chairperson of the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB), which is responsible for
the appointment of top management posts in Central Public Sector Enterprises(CPSEs).
5. In April 2021, the Labour Ministry has set-up 3 Expert Committees to review standards under
Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (OSH & WC) Code, 2020. Who was appointed
as the head of the “Expert Committee on Fire Safety”?
1) R K Elangovan
2) M K Gupta
3) D K Shami
4) S S Sandhu
5) P L N Murthy
Answer- 3) D K Shami
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Explanation:
The Ministry of Labour & Employment has constituted 3 Expert Committees to review standards under
Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (OSH & WC) Code, 2020.
• D K Shami, Fire Advisor to Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) – Head of Expert
Committee for Fire Safety.
• Dr R K Elangovan, will head the Expert Committee for Factories & Dock Works.
• P L N Murthy, will head the Expert Committee for Building & Other Constructions Works.
6. Who was appointed as the Prime Minister of Slovakia in April 2021?
1) Zuzana Caputova
2) Igor Matovic
3) Egils Levits
4) Eduard Heger
5) Sergio Mattarella
Answer- 4) Eduard Heger
Explanation:
Eduard Heger, was appointed as Prime Minister of Slovakia by its president Zuzana Caputova. Former
Prime Minister Igor Matovic became Finance Minister of Slovakia.
About Slovakia:
President – Zuzana Caputova
Capital - Bratislava
Currency - Euro
7. Who was appointed (in Apr’21) as the Director General of Employees’ State Insurance
Corporation (ESIC)?
1) Mukhmeet S Bhatia
2) P.C. Chaturvedi
3) Inderjeet Arora
4) Ajay Bhushan Pandey
5) N. K. Singh
Answer- 1) Mukhmeet S Bhatia
Explanation:
On 1st April 2021, Mukhmeet S Bhatia assumed the charge as the Director General(DG) of Employees’
State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), under the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of
India.
8. Who was appointed as the Additional Director of Britannia Industries Ltd?
1) Urjit Patel
2) Raghuram Rajan
3) B P Kanungo
4) K.C. Chakrabarty
5) M. Rajeshwar Rao
Answer- 1) Urjit Patel
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Explanation:
Urjit Patel, former Governor of RBI was appointed as the Britannia Industry’s Additional Director in the
category of Non-Executive and Independent Director with effect from 31st March 2021 for a term of 5
years i.e up to 30th March 2026.
· Urjit Patel was the Governor of the RBI during September 2016-December 2018.
9. In April 2021, Vjosa Osmani-Sadriu was appointed as the President of _________.
1) Kosovo
2) Serbia
3) Albania
4) Slovenia
5) Montenegro
Answer- 1) Kosovo
Explanation:
On April 4, 2021, Kosovo’s Parliament elected the 38 years old Vjosa Osmani-Sadriu as its new president
for a five-year term succeeding HashimThaci.
About the Republic of Kosovo:
On 17 February 2008, Kosovo became independent from Serbia after the North Atlantic Treaty
Organization (NATO)’s intervention.
Capital – Pristina
Currency – Euro
10. In April 2021, Nguyen Xuan Phuc & Pham Minh Chinh were elected as the President & Prime
Minister of ______________.
1) Indonesia
2) Cambodia
3) Laos
4) Thailand
5) Vietnam
Answer- 5) Vietnam
Explanation:
On 5th April 2021, Nguyen Xuan Phuc of Communist Party of Vietnam, was sworn in as the President of
Vietnam at Hanoi, Vietnam. While Pham Minh Chinh was elected as the new Prime Minister of Vietnam.
About Vietnam:
Capital– Hanoi
Currency– Vietnamese dong
11. Who was appointed (in Apr’21) as the new Mission Director of Niti Aayog’s Atal Innovation
Mission (AIM)?
1) Arvind Panagariya
2) Rajiv Kumar
3) Ramanathan Ramanan
4) Chintan Vaishnav
5) Amitabh Kant
Answer- 4) Chintan Vaishnav
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Explanation:
Dr Chintan Vaishnav will replace Ramanathan Ramanan to become the new Mission Director of Niti
Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) from mid-April 2021. Ramanathan Ramanan is the 1st mission
director of AIM since June 2017.
· AIM was launched by NITI Aayog in 2016.
· Karnataka tops in NITI Aayog’s “Indian Innovation Index 2020”
12. President of India appointed Justice __________ as the _____ Chief Justice of India in April 2021.
1) Vineet Saran, 48th
2) Uday Lalit, 51st
3) N V Ramana, 51st
4) Uday Lalit, 49th
5) N V Ramana, 48th
Answer- 5) N V Ramana, 48th
Explanation:
On 6th April 2021, the President of India Appointed Justice N V Ramana, Judge of the Supreme Court, as
the 48th Chief Justice of India (CJI).
· He will take over as the CJI from Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde on 24th April 2021.
· The Chief Justice of India is appointed by the President of India under clause (2) of Article 124 of the
Constitution.
13. Who was appointed (in Apr’21) as the new Chairman & Managing Director of Small Industries
Development Bank of India (SIDBI) for a period of 3-years?
1) U. B. Pravin Rao
2) S Ramann
3) G.R. Chintala
4) Ajay Tyagi
5) Suneet Sharma
Answer- 2) S Ramann
Explanation:
S Ramann, the Chief Executive officer(CEO) of National e-Governance Services Ltd (NeSL), has been
appointed as the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD)of Small Industries Development Bank of India
(SIDBI) for a period of 3-years.
About SIDBI:
Headquarters- Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Established – 2nd April 1990
14. Who was appointed (in Apr’21) as the brand ambassador of VIVO?
1) Alia Bhatt
2) Virat Kohli
3) Shahrukh Khan
4) Deepika Padukone
5) Rohit Sharma
Answer- 2) Virat Kohli
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Explanation:
On 7th April 2021, Vivo Communication Technology Co. Ltd. appointed Indian Men’s Cricket Team
captain Virat Kohli as its brand ambassador.
Other Indian Ambassadors of Vivo: Amir Khan Sara Ali Khan
15. Who was appointed (in Apr’21) as the Chairman of Capacity Building Commission (CBC)?
1) Adil Zainulbhai
2) Subbaraman Balasubramanyan
3) Uday Shankar
4) Ajay Mathur
5) Sumant Sinha
Answer- 1) Adil Zainulbhai
Explanation:
On 1st April 2021, Adil Zainulbhai, the chairperson of Quality Council of India (QCI) was appointed as
the Chairman of Capacity Building Commission(CBC), established by the Government of India under the
National Programme for Civil Services Capacity Building(NPCSCB) also known as “Mission Karmayogi”
to impose major reforms in bureaucracy.
16. In April 2021, Ouhoumoudou Mahamadou was appointed as the Prime Minister of Which
country?
1) Mali
2) Chad
3) Niger
4) Senegal
5) Algeria
Answer- 3) Niger
Explanation:
On 2nd April, 2021 the newly elected President of Niger, Mohamed Bazoum, appointed Ouhoumoudou
Mahamadou, former Minister & the Chief of Staff of former President Mahamadou Issoufou as the New
Prime Minister (PM) of his Cabinet.
17. Recently (in Apr’21), Reserve Bank of India’s Deputy Governor(DG) __________ retired, which
led to reshuffling of portfolios among the remaining DG’s.
1) Mahesh Kumar Jain
2) Sachin Chaturvedi
3) Michael Patra
4) B P Kanungo
5) Rajeshwar Rao
Answer- 4) B P Kanungo
Explanation:
On 2nd April, 2021 Reserve Bank of India’s Deputy Governor, B P Kanungo retired after serving as
Deputy governor for 4 years. He was appointed as Deputy governor in April 2017.
· All his portfolios were reshuffled among the other 3 deputy governors – Mahesh Kumar Jain, Michael
Patra and Rajeshwar Rao.
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18. Who was recently (in Apr’21) appointed as the 1st woman Director General of the National
Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER)?
1) Jayati Ghosh
2) Poonam Gupta
3) Gita Gopinath
4) Soma Mondal
5) Soumya Swaminathan
Answer- 2) Poonam Gupta
Explanation:
Poonam Gupta, economist of World Bank was appointed as the 1st woman Director General (DG) of the
National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER). She will succeed Shekhar Shah, DG of NCAER
since 2011, and assume office as the new DG of NCAER on 1st July 2021.
19. Who was appointed as the brand ambassador of SportzXchange, a fantasy sports platform in
April 2021?
1) Prithvi Shaw
2) KL Rahul
3) Rohit Sharma
4) Shreyas Iyer
5) Rishabh Pant
Answer- 1) Prithvi Shaw
Explanation:
Indian Batsman, Prithvi Shaw, was appointed as the brand ambassador of SportzXchange, a fantasy
sports platform. He will be a part of the brand’s promotional campaign “Yahaan Hai Kuch Xtra'' to
amplify the reach of Fantasy matches in IPL.
· He is the 1st person to score 800 runs in a single season of the Vijay Hazare trophy.
20. Who was appointed (in Apr’21) as the MD & CEO of Pramerica Life Insurance Ltd?
1) Anoop Pabby
2) N. S. Kannan
3) Prakash Chandra Kandpal
4) Kalpana Sampat
5) Prashant Tripathy
Answer- 4) Kalpana Sampat
Explanation:
Pramerica Life Insurance Limited (PLIL), a private life insurer, appointed Kalpana Sampat as its
Managing Director(MD) and Chief Executive Officer(CEO), with effect from 9th April 2021.
About Pramerica Life Insurance Limited (PLIL):
MD & CEO– Kalpana Sampat
Headquarters– Gurgaon, Haryana
21. Who was appointed (in Apr’21) as the brand ambassador of Punjab’s COVID-19 vaccination
program?
1) Biswajit Chatterjee
2) Prabhu Deva
3) Kapil Sharma
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4) Sonu Sood
5) Guru Randhawa
Answer- 4) Sonu Sood
Explanation:
Capt Amarinder Singh, Chief Minister of Punjab announced the appointment of actor and philanthropist
“Sonu Sood” as the brand ambassador of the anti-coronavirus vaccination programme of the
government of Punjab.
22. President Ram Nath Kovind appointed __________ as the new Chief Election Commissioner of
India under the provisions of ____________.
1) Rajiv Kumar, Article 124
2) Sushil Chandra, Article 324
3) Rajiv Kumar, Article 226
4) Sunil Arora, Article 324
5) Sushil Chandra, Article 124
Answer- 2) Sushil Chandra, Article 324
Explanation:
President Ram Nath Kovind appointed Senior-most Election Commissioner, Sushil Chandra as the 24th
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India. He succeeds Sunil Arora whose tenure ended on 12th April
2021.
• He was appointed in pursuance of clause (2) of Article 324 of the Constitution of India.
• Tenure of CEC is 6 years or up to 65 years of age whichever is earlier.
23. In April 2021, Guillermo Lasso was elected as the President of which country?
1) Peru
2) Ecuador
3) Paraguay
4) Colombia
5) Chile
Answer- 2) Ecuador
Explanation:
Guillermo Lasso (65-year-old) was elected as the 47th President of Ecuador. He will take over the
presidency from the incumbent Lenín Moreno and assume office on 24th May 2021.
24. Who got approval (in Apr’21) from the Appointment Committee of the Cabinet to serve as the
Director General of Directorate General of Civil Aviation(DGCA) for a period of 6-months?
1) Amit Yadav
2) Arun Kumar
3) Kuldeep Singh
4) B.D. Athani
5) Amitabh Kumar
Answer- 2) Arun Kumar
Explanation:
The Appointment Committee of the Cabinet(ACC) headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has
approved the extension in the tenure of Arun Kumar, IAS as the Director General(DG) of Directorate
General of Civil Aviation(DGCA) for a period of 6 months beyond 20th April 2021 or until further orders.
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25. Who was appointed (in Apr’21) as the brand ambassador of the consumer electronic
company, ‘Elista’?
1) Rohit Sharma
2) Prithvi Shaw
3) Suresh Raina
4) Rishabh Pant
5) Sanju Samson
Answer- 3) Suresh Raina
Explanation:
On 13th April 2021, Consumer electronic company, ‘Elista’ appointed former Indian Cricketer Suresh
Raina as its Brand Ambassador. Elista is a subsidiary of ‘TeknoDome’, a UAE based trading company,
which started its manufacturing in 2020.
· Headquarters of TeknoDome India is located at Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
26. In April 2021, Claude Joseph was appointed as the new Prime Minister of _________.
1) Haiti
2) Dominican Republic
3) Puerto Rico
4) Jamaica
5) Cuba
Answer- 1) Haiti
Explanation:
In April 2021, the President of Haiti, Jovenel Moise appointed Claude Joseph the current minister of
foreign affairs and worship as the new Prime Minister (PM) of Haiti.
About Haiti:
Capital- Port-au-prince
Currency- Haitian gourde
27. Who was appointed as the brand ambassador of Tecno Mobile – India in April 2021?
1) Ranveer Singh
2) Rajkummar Rao
3) Alia Bhatt
4) Deepika Padukone
5) Ayushmann Khurrana
Answer- 5) Ayushmann Khurrana
Explanation:
Tecno, global smartphone brand has appointed Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana as its Indian
Brand ambassador. The 2021 initiative of Tecno aims to push the envelope of technology
democratisation with innovation, new age smartphones.
· Tecno Mobile – India is Headquartered at Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
28. Who was nominated as the next Administrator of NASA in April 2021?
1) Steve Jurczyk
2) Jim Green
3) Bill Nelson
4) Sharmila Bhattacharya
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5) Ellen Stofan
Answer- 3) Bill Nelson
Explanation:
United States (US) President, Joe Biden had nominated former Astronaut, Bill Nelson to serve as next
Administrator of National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
29. Which company appointed cricketers, Washington Sundar & Devdutt Padikkal as its brand
ambassadors in April 2021?
1) Cricbuzz
2) Reebok
3) Dream11
4) Adidas India
5) Puma India
Answer- 5) Puma India
Explanation:
Puma India, leading German sportswear brand signed a long term endorsement deal with Indian
Cricketers, Washington Sundar and Devdutt Padikkal. Both Sundar and Padikkal will be joining Puma as
its brand ambassadors.
• Puma is the official kit partner of the Royal Challengers Bangalore(RCB) in the IPL 2021.
30. In April 2021, Kim Boo-kyum was appointed as the Prime Minister of which country?
1) China
2) Singapore
3) Taiwan
4) South Korea
5) Indonesia
Answer- 4) South Korea
Explanation:
Moon Jae-in, President of South Korea nominated Kim Boo-kyum, the former Minister of the Interior and
Safety as the new Prime Minister (PM) of South Korea. Kim Boo-kyum will be the 3rd PM under the
government headed by President Moon Jae-in.
About South Korea:
President– Moon Jae-in
Capital– Seoul
Currency– South Korean won
31. Who was re-appointed as the MD & CEO of DCB bank in April 2021?
1) Matam Venkata Rao
2) S. S. Mallikarjuna Rao
3) Lingam Venkat Prabhakar
4) Murali Natrajan
5) Ashwani Bhatia
Answer- 4) Murali Natrajan
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Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the re-appointment of Murali Natrajan as the Managing
Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of DCB Bank for one year from April 29, 2021. Initially,
he was appointed as MD and CEO of DCB Bank in May 2009.
32. In April 2021, The Movement for Democracy (MpD), the ruling party under PM Ulisses
Correia e Silva, won the Parliamentary Election of which country?
1) Cape Verde
2) Ghana
3) Seychelles
4) Comoros
5) Djibouti
Answer- 1) Cape Verde
Explanation:
In April 2021, The Movement for Democracy (MpD), the ruling party under PM Ulisses Correia e Silva,
won the Parliamentary Election of Cape Verde.
33. In April 2021, President Ram Nath Kovind appointed Justice Sanjay Yadav as the Acting Chief
Justice (CJ) of ___________ High Court.
1) Jharkhand
2) Karnataka
3) Madras
4) Allahabad
5) Bombay
Answer- 4) Allahabad
Explanation:
President of India, Ram Nath Kovind appointed Justice Sanjay Yadav, judge of Allahabad high court as
the Acting Chief Justice (CJ) of Allahabad High Court by exercising the power conferred by the Article
223 of the Constitution of India.
34. Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno was appointed (in Apr’21) as the President of which country?
1) Democratic Republic of the Congo
2) Comoros
3) Republic of Chad
4) Rwanda
5) Central African Republic
Answer- 3) Republic of Chad
Explanation:
The Military council has named Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno, as the transitional leader of Chad following
the death of his father Idriss Deby Itno, President of Chad. He will assume the functions of the President
of the Republic of Chad.
35. Who was appointed as the External Auditor of the Organisation for the Prohibition of
Chemical Weapons (OPCW) in April 2021?
1) Girish Chandra Murmu
2) S A Bobde
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3) Tushar Mehta
4) N V Ramana
5) Sushil Chandra
Answer- 1) Girish Chandra Murmu
Explanation:
India’s Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) Girish Chandra Murmu has been appointed as External
Auditor of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) for a three-year term
starting 2021.
About Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)
Director-General – Mr Fernando Arias
Headquarters – Hague, Netherlands
36. Who recently (in Apr’21) became the 1st woman Chairperson of NASSCOM?
1) Soma Mondal
2) Chanda Kochhar
3) Usha Ananthasubramanian
4) Arundhati Bhattacharya
5) Rekha Menon
Answer- 5) Rekha Menon
Explanation:
Accenture India’s Chairperson and Senior Managing Director Rekha Menon has been appointed as the
Chairman of IT industrial body, National Association of Software and Services Companies(NASSCOM) for
2021-22.
• Rekha Menon becomes the 1st woman Chairperson of NASSCOM.
37. In April 2021, RBI approved the appointment of Atanu Chakraborty as the part-time
Chairman of __________ for a period of 3-years.
1) HDFC Bank
2) ICICI Bank
3) Axis Bank
4) Citibank
5) Canara Bank
Answer- 1) HDFC Bank
Explanation:
As per the information received from HDFC bank , the Reserve Bank of India(RBI) has approved the
appointment of Atanu Chakraborty as the part-time Chairman of the bank for a period of 3-years.
About HDFC bank:
Establishment:1994
Headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra
Tagline: We understand your world
38. Who was appointed as the Director General of National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) in April
2021?
1) Navin Agarwal
2) Ravi Mital
3) Siddharth Singh Longjam
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4) Ajay Kumar
5) Ajay Bhushan Pandey
Answer- 3) Siddharth Singh Longjam
Explanation:
IAS officer Siddharth Singh Longjam will take over as the Director General (DG) of National Anti-Doping
Agency (NADA). He will succeed Navin Agarwal.
About NADA:
Establishment- November 2005
Headquarters- New Delhi
Motto- “Play Fair”
39. Who was appointed as the MD & CEO of National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange Limited
(NCDEX) by SEBI in April 2021?
1) Ajay Tyagi
2) P. S. Reddy
3) Arun Raste
4) G.V. Nageswara Rao
5) Vijay Kumar
Answer- 3) Arun Raste
Explanation:
SEBI approved the appointment of Arun Raste as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of
National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange Limited (NCDEX) for a term of five years. He succeeds Vijay
Kumar.
40. In April 2021, Nikol Pashinyan, Prime Minister of __________ resigned from office.
1) Georgia
2) Turkey
3) Syria
4) Bulgaria
5) Armenia
Answer- 5) Armenia
Explanation:
Armenian Prime Minister (PM) Nikol Pashinyan resigned due to the criticism over him for the way he
handled conflict in the Nagorno-Karabakh region of Azerbaijan.
He will be serving as an acting PM of Armenia until the country's election on June 20, 2021.
41. Who was appointed as the Non-Official Director of the Central Board of RBI by Finance
Ministry in April 2021?
1) Arvind Panagariya
2) Tarun Bajaj
3) Ajay Bhushan Pandey
4) Urjit Patel
5) Ajay Seth
Answer- 5) Ajay Seth
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Explanation:
The government of India has appointed Ajay Seth, the Economic Affairs Secretary in the Ministry of
Finance as the non-official director of the Central Board of RBI. Ajay Seth assumed the charge of
Economic Affairs Secretary in April 16,2021.
42. Who was appointed (in Apr’21) as the brand ambassador of the Japanese sports brand
“ASICS”?
1) Ravindra Jadeja
2) Disha Patani
3) Hardik Pandya
4) Shraddha Kapoor
5) Rishabh Pant
Answer- 1) Ravindra Jadeja
Explanation:
The Japanese sports brand ASICS has appointed Indian cricketer Ravindra Jadeja as its brand
ambassador. He is the all-rounder of the Indian cricket team and Chennai Super Kings(CSK). ASICS
focuses on the sporting gear for the running category.
43. In April 2021, President appointed Justice Rajesh Bindal as Chief Justice of which High Court?
1) Calcutta High Court
2) Allahabad High Court
3) Madras High Court
4) Karnataka High Court
5) Bombay High Court
Answer- 1) Calcutta High Court
Explanation:
On 27th April 2021, President Ram Nath Govind appointed Justice Rajesh Bindal as Chief Justice of
Calcutta High Court. He will succeed Justice Thottathil Bhaskaran Nair Radhakrishnan.
• He was appointed by the President of India under Article 223 of the Constitution.
44. In April 2021, Miguel Díaz-Canel was named as the 1st secretary of the Central committee of
the Communist Party of __________.
1) China
2) Russia
3) Mexico
4) Vietnam
5) Cuba
Answer- 5) Cuba
Explanation:
Miguel Díaz-Canel, The President of Cuba has been named as the 1st secretary of the Central committee
of the Cuban Communist Party. He succeeded Raúl Castro as the first non-Castro First Secretary of the
communist party since the cuban revolution in 1959.
45. Who was appointed as the Finance Secretary of India in April 2021?
1) Ajay Bhushan Pandey
2) Ajay Seth
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3) T V Somanathan
4) Debasish Panda
5) Tuhin Kanta Pandey
Answer- 3) T V Somanathan
Explanation:
The Expenditure Secretary T V Somanathan was recently appointed as the Finance Secretary by the
Appointments Committee of the Cabinet. He will succeed Ajay Bhushan Pandey.
Finance Secretary is the senior most post among the 4 secretaries in the Finance Ministry.
46. In April 2021, Amitabh Chaudhry was appointed as the MD & CEO of ________ for a 3-year term
until 31 December 2021.
1) ICICI Bank
2) Axis Bank
3) Federal Bank
4) Bandhan Bank
5) City Union Bank
Answer- 2) Axis Bank
Explanation:
On 29th April 2021, the board of Axis Bank approved the re-appointment of Amitabh Chaudhry as the
Managing Director(MD) and Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of Axis Bank for a period of 3 years, with effect
from January 1, 2022 up to December 31, 2024.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
1. Who received the Saraswati Samman 2020 award for his novel “Sanatan”?
1) Harivansh Rai Bachchan
2) Sharankumar Limbale
3) K Siva Reddy
4) Sitanshu Yashaschandra
5) Vasdev Mohi
Answer- 2) Sharankumar Limbale
Explanation:
KK Birla Foundation has selected well known Marathi writer Dr. Sharankumar Limbale, as the recipient
of Saraswati Samman 2020 for his 2018 Marathi novel titled “Sanatan”. The Saraswati Samman 2020
marks the 30th Saraswati Samman.
2. Who is set to receive the 51st Dadasaheb Phalke Award for the notable contribution to the film
industry?
1) Mammootty
2) Kamal Haasan
3) Ilayaraja
4) Mohanlal
5) Rajinikanth
Answer- 5) Rajinikanth
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Explanation:
On 1st April 2021, Prakash Javadekar, Union Minister, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
announced that Rajinikanth will be honoured with the 51st Dadasaheb Phalke Award for the year 2019
as a recognition of his contribution to the film industry.
· He received Padma Vibhushan in 2016 for arts.
· the 50th Dadasaheb Phalke Award was presented to Amitabh Bachchan in 2019.
3. Who authored the book, ‘In the Dream House’ that won the 2021’s Rathbones Folio Literary
Prize?
1) Zinzi Clemmons
2) Carmen Maria Machado
3) Alice Walker
4) Kelly Link
5) Margaret Atwood
Answer- 2) Carmen Maria Machado
Explanation:
American Author Carmen Maria Machado won the Rathbones Folio Literary Prize for the year 2021 for
memoir ‘In the Dream House’ (released in 2019). It is the only Literary prize which is open to all genres.
4. Who was awarded with the Kalinga Ratna Samman for the year 2021 for his contribution to
Odia literature?
1) Ganeshi Lal
2) Phagu Chauhan
3) Biswabhusan Harichandan
4) Jagdish Mukhi
5) Jagdeep Dhankhar
Answer- 3) Biswabhusan Harichandan
Explanation:
On 2nd April 2021, M Venkaiah Naidu, Vice President of India presented the Kalinga Ratna Samman for
the year 2021 to Biswabhusan Harichandan, an Odia-born, governor of Andhra Pradesh.
· Kalinga Ratna Samman is an annual award instituted by the Sarala Sahitya Sansad since 2007.
· The award recognises the contribution in the field of Odia literature.
5. Which bank recently (in Apr’21) acquired the Rs.1200 crores worth Santacruz centre of
Reliance Infrastructure Limited (RInfra) for non-payment of loans?
1) YES Bank
2) IDBI Bank
3) IDFC First Bank
4) Axis Bank
5) IndusInd Bank
Answer- 1) YES Bank
Explanation:
YES Bank bought the Reliance Centre of Reliance Infrastructure Limited (RInfra) at Santacruz, Mumbai,
Maharashtra for Rs.1200 crores.
This comes as a result of YES bank's demand notice to Reliance Infrastructure Ltd that was issued on 6th
May 2020, for non-payment of loans amounting to Rs. 2,892 crore.
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About YES Bank:
MD & CEO– Prashant Kumar
Headquarters– Mumbai, Maharashtra
6. As per the Forbes’ 35th Annual world’s Billionaires list, ___________ is the World’s Richest
personality, while __________ is the richest in Asia.
1) Jeff Bezos, Mukesh Ambani
2) Elon Musk, Jack Ma
3) Elon Musk, Gautam Adani
4) Jeff Bezos, Gautam Adani
5) Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani
Answer- 1) Jeff Bezos, Mukesh Ambani
Explanation:
Jeff Bezos, Founder of Amazon.com Inc topped the Forbes’ 35th Annual world’s Billionaires list with a
net worth of 177 billion USD followed by Elon Musk CEO of SpaceX and Tesla
· Ranked 10, Mukesh Ambani, chairman of Reliance Industries Ltd became Asia’s richest person,
replacing Jack Ma. Ambani was followed by Gautam Adani.
· With 140 billionaires, India has the 3rd highest number of billionaires in the world.
7. Which organisation annually awards “Lilavati Awards 2020” for Women Empowerment?
1) Department of Science and Technology
2) Indian Council of Medical Research
3) University Grants Commission
4) National Council for Teacher Education
5) All India Council for Technical Education
Answer- 5) All India Council for Technical Education
Explanation:
Union Minister of Education Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ presented the AICTE (All India Council for
Technical Education) Lilavati Awards 2020 on Women Empowerment to winners in New Delhi. Around
25 women were awarded under various categories.
· Theme for Lilavati Awards 2020 – Women Empowerment
8. Who directed the movie “Nomadland” that received 4 awards including, Best Director & Best
Film in the 74th British Academy Film Awards?
1) Ang Lee
2) Emerald Fennell
3) Florian Zeller
4) Pete Docter
5) Chloé Zhao
Answer- 5) Chloé Zhao
Explanation:
The winners of the 74th edition of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts(BAFTA)’s annual film
awards – 2021 EE British Academy Film Awards were announced.
i.The film “Nomadland” directed by Chloé Zhao won the 2021 EE British Academy Film Awards under 4
categories – Best Film, Best Director, Best Leading Actress and Best Cinematography.
ii.Acclaimed filmmaker Ang Lee received a Bafta Fellowship, the organisation’s highest honour.
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9. Which PSU was awarded the National Award for Innovation Training Practices 2019-2020 at
the 30th National Award Ceremony?
1) Indian Bank
2) Indian Oil Corporation
3) National Thermal Power Corporation
4) State Bank of India
5) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
Answer- 5) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
Explanation:
On 12th April 2021, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), a central public sector undertaking based in
Bengaluru, Karnataka has won the National Award for Innovation Training Practices 2019-2020 at the
30th National Award Ceremony organised by the Indian Society for Training and Development(ISTD) in
New Delhi.
10. Who was honoured (in Apr’21) with the “Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters of France” for
the contribution made towards World Cinema?
1) Bhanu Athaiya
2) Guneet Monga
3) A.R. Rahman
4) Gulzar
5) Resul Pookutty
Answer- 2) Guneet Monga
Explanation:
Guneet Monga, the Oscar-winning producer was awarded with the “Knight of the Order of Arts and
Letters of France” for her contribution to world cinema through her Indo-French productions and her
work towards women’s empowerment and gender equality.
· She is an Indian producer who won Oscar Award in 2019 for the Documentary ‘Period. End of
Sentence, 2018’.
· Famous works: Gangs of Wasseypur series, Masaan and The Lunchbox
11. Who was recognized as the Cricketer of the decade for 2010s in the listing by Wisden
Cricketers’ Almanack?
1) MS Dhoni
2) Ben Stokes
3) Ross Taylor
4) Virat Kohli
5) Steve Smith
Answer- 4) Virat Kohli
Explanation:
Famous Cricketing Magazine, Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack, has named 5 best cricketers for each
decade, starting from 1970’s to 2010’s to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1st One-Day
International (ODI) match.
· Kapil Dev for the decade – 1980’s
· Sachin Tendulkar for the decade – 1990’s
· Virat Kohli for the decade – 2010’s
· Ben Stokes was declared as ‘Cricketer of the Year’
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12. Which organisation won the 1st edition of the National Innovative and Sustainable Supply
Chain Award presented by the Global Compact Network India (GCNI)?
1) Birla Cellulose Limited
2) Mudra Global
3) Athmin Technologies
4) OM Logistics Limited
5) Yaali Bizappln Solutions
Answer- 1) Birla Cellulose Limited
Explanation:
Birla Cellulose Limited, largest global man made cellulosic fiber producer, a part of the Aditya Birla
Group won the 1st edition of National Innovative and Sustainable Supply Chain Award presented by the
Global Compact Network India (GCNI), the Indian Local Network of the United Nations Global Compact
(UNGC).
13. Who won the 30th GD Birla Award for Scientific Research in April 2021?
1) Sankararaman S
2) Anup Kumar Bhandari
3) Suman Chakraborty
4) C. Chandraprakash
5) Avishek Parui
Answer- 3) Suman Chakraborty
Explanation:
IIT Kharagpur’s Professor Suman Chakraborty has been selected for the 30th GD Birla Award for
Scientific Research for his outstanding contribution to engineering science and its applications in
developing technologies for affordable healthcare.
14. Which Indian Origin businessman received the “Abu Dhabi Award”, UAE’s top Civilian Award
in April 2021?
1) Sunny Varkey
2) B. Ravi Pillai
3) Azad Moopen
4) Yusuff Ali M A
5) Adeeb Ahamed
Answer- 4) Yusuff Ali M A
Explanation:
Indian Origin Businessman Yusuff Ali M A along with 11 other individuals were awarded with “Abu
Dhabi Award” UAE’s top Civilian Award during the 10th edition of Abu Dhabi Awards held at Abu Dhabi,
UAE.
15. Globally, which is the 1st company to be certified as L3 the highest grade by the UN-backed
Sustainable Rice Platform (SRP) ecolabel?
1) LT Foods
2) Tyson Foods
3) Mondelez
4) Nestle
5) ITC Limited
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Answer- 1) LT Foods
Explanation:
India-based LT Foods Limited became the 1st company at the global level to be certified with the highest
level of verification – L3, by UN-backed Sustainable Rice Platform (SRP) ecolabel.
16. Who is the 1st & youngest author from Jammu & Kashmir to be named in India’s World
Records?
1) Ira Trivedi
2) Soliha Shabir
3) Shama Futehally
4) Attia Hosain
5) Samina Ali
Answer- 2) Soliha Shabir
Explanation:
Soliha Shabir from Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) has added her name in India’s World Records, as
the youngest and first author from J&K who has recreated the Life of Habba Khatoons poetry.
• She has authored 3 books ‘In the lawn of dark’, ‘Obsolete- The poem Market’ and ‘Zoon – The heart
of Habba Khatoon’.
17. Who was recently (in Apr’21) conferred with the Chhattisgarh Veerni Award?
1) Manu Bhaker
2) Swapna Barman
3) Annu Rani
4) Hima Das
5) Dutee Chand
Answer- 5) Dutee Chand
Explanation:
Odisha Sprinter Dutee Chand conferred with Chhattisgarh Veerni Awards. The award, instituted by the
Chhattisgarh state government, recognises contribution of Indian women in different fields, including
sports.
18. Who along with Alfred Vaino Aho received the 2020 ACM A.M. Turing Award?
1) Jeffrey David Ullman
2) Ravi Sethi
3) John Hopcroft
4) Brian Kernighan
5) Roger Penrose
Answer- 1) Jeffrey David Ullman
Explanation:
The Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) has named Alfred Vaino Aho and Jeffrey David Ullman
as the recipients of the 2020 ACM A.M. Turing Award. The award was presented to them for
fundamental algorithms and theory on programming language implementation.
· The award is given to honour of ‘Alan Turing’, a British mathematician and computer scientist.
· The award is also referred to as the ‘Nobel Prize of Computing’.
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19. Which country received the ICC 100% Cricket Female Cricket Initiative of the Year award?
1) India
2) Brazil
3) Argentina
4) Bangladesh
5) Afghanistan
Answer- 2) Brazil
Explanation:
The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced Argentina, Brazil, Uganda and Vanuatu as the global
winners of the ICC Development Awards for 2020.
Award Category Awardee
ICC Development Initiative of the Year Cricket Argentina
100% Cricket Female Cricket Initiative of the Year Cricket Brazil
ICC Digital Fan Engagement of the Year Vanuatu Cricket Association
Cricket 4 Good Social Impact Initiative of the Year Uganda Cricket Association
20. Who was featured in the Forbes 30 under 30 Asia 2021 list?
1) Kavita Shukla
2) Nikhil Kamath
3) Narendra Bansal
4) Keshav Bansal
5) Vibha Harish
Answer- 5) Vibha Harish
Explanation:
Forbes launched the 6th annual Forbes 30 under 30 Asia list. 25 years old Vibha Harish, the founder of
Cosmix, a Bengaluru based health supplement brand is featured on the Forbes 30 under 30 Asia 2021
list.
• Harshil Mathur the co-founder and CEO of Razorpay, featured in the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2021
list under the Finance & Venture Capital category.
21. Who won the 2021 Nelson Mandela World Humanitarian Award?
1) Marianna Vardinogiannis
2) Morissanda Kouyaté
3) Rumana Sinha Sehgal
4) Jorge Sampaio
5) Helena Ndume
Answer- 3) Rumana Sinha Sehgal
Explanation:
Rumana Sinha Sehgal, Software engineer turned entrepreneur from Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, won
the Nelson Mandela World Humanitarian Award 2021 by the Diplomatic Mission Global Peace.
22. Who won the Golden Lion Award for Lifetime Achievement at the 78th Venice International
Film Festival in April 2021?
1) Alfonso Cuarón
2) Roberto Benigni
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3) Chloé Zhao
4) Todd Phillips
5) Kim Ki-duk
Answer- 2) Roberto Benigni
Explanation:
Oscar award winning Italian director as well as an actor Roberto Benigni has been conferred with the
Golden Lion Award for Lifetime Achievement at the 78th Venice International Film Festival. His career
best movie was Life is Beautiful
23. Who recently (in Apr’21) became the 1st Indian Women to scale Mt Annapurna?
1) Anita Devi
2) Arunima Sinha
3) Santosh Yadav
4) Priyanka Mohite
5) Shivangi Pathak
Answer- 4) Priyanka Mohite
Explanation:
A 28-year-old Priyanka Mohite from Maharashtra becomes the first Indian woman to scale Mt
Annapurna (8,091 metres), the 10th highest mountain peak in the world. Previously, She also climbed
the world’s highest peak Mount Everest.
24. Which state won the 1st prize in “E-Panchayat Puraskar 2021” under Category I for
promoting the use of ICT in gram panchayat?
1) Telangana
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Odisha
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Karnataka
Answer- 4) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
The Government of Uttar Pradesh(UP) won the “E-Panchayat Puraskar 2021” ranking 1st under
Category I implementing the e-applications in the state.
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj issued the awards under 3 categories for promoting the use of
Information & Communication Technology (ICT) in monitoring the works of gram panchayats.
Category & 1st that got 1st prize:
Category I Uttar Pradesh
Category II Telangana
Category III Karnataka
25. In April 2021, the 93rd Academy Awards, also known as the Oscar 2021 was announced.
Identify the points that are correct with respect to Oscar 2021:
A) Nomadland won the Best Pictures Award
B) Gary Oldman became the oldest person to win the Oscars for Best Actor
C) Chloé Zhao is the 2nd woman & also the 1st woman of colour (Asian) to win the award for Best
Director.
1) All A, B & C
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2) Only B & C
3) Only C
4) Only A & C
5) Only A & B
Answer- 4) Only A & C
Explanation:
In April 2021, the 93rd Academy Awards, also known as the Oscar 2021 was announced.
• Nomadland won the Best Pictures Award
• Anthony Hopkins (83 years old) won the award for the Best Actor for his performance in the film
“The Father”. He is the oldest person ever to win an Oscars.
• Chloé Zhao is the 2nd woman & also the 1st woman of colour (Asian) to win the award for Best
Director.
• Frances McDormand won the Best Actress award for “Nomadland”.
26. Who won the 8th Vaclav Havel Human Rights Prize, the top European rights prize for 2021?
1) Gautam Navlakha
2) Paul Sein Twa
3) Angana P. Chatterji
4) Loujain al-Hathloul
5) Greta Thunberg
Answer- 4) Loujain al-Hathloul
Explanation:
Saudi activist Loujain al-Hathloul was awarded a top European rights prize, the prestigious 8th Vaclav
Havel Human Rights Prize by the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe(PACE).
27. Who became the 1st Asian Women to receive the ‘WILD Innovator Award’ in 2021?
1) Nirupabai
2) Dr. Maria Caffrey
3) Miranda Wang
4) Dr Krithi K Karanth
5) Rosamira Guillen
Answer- 4) Dr Krithi K Karanth
Explanation:
On April, 27,2021, the WILD ELEMENTS Foundation has awarded Dr Krithi K Karanth, Chief
Conservation Scientist at Bengaluru-based Centre for Wildlife Studies (CWS), the ‘WILD Innovator
Award’ for 2021, she became the first Indian and Asian woman to receive such an award.
28. Which are the 2 Indian Companies that were listed among the TIME Magazine’s 1st-ever list
‘TIME 100 Most Influential Companies’?
1) Jio Platforms & Unacademy
2)Unacademy & Byju’s
3) Bharti Airtel & Jio Platforms
4) Jio Platforms & Byju’s
5) Bharti Airtel & Unacademy
Answer- 4) Jio Platforms & Byju’s
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Explanation:
Reliance Industry Limited’s (RIL) technology wing Jio Platforms and e-learning startup Byju’s have made
it to the TIME Magazine’s first-ever list ‘TIME 100 Most Influential Companies’, which is an expansion of
the TIME100 franchise.
SUMMITS, CONFERENCES
1. Where was the 1st “World Immunisation & Logistics Summit 2021” conducted, which saw the virtual
participation of Health Minister Harsh Vardhan?
1) Ankara, Turkey
2) Madrid, Spain
3) Abu Dhabi, UAE
4) Berlin, Germany
5) Sydney, Australia
Answer- 3) Abu Dhabi, UAE
Explanation:
Union Health Minister, Harsh Vardhan, virtually participated in the 1st “World Immunisation & Logistics Summit
2021” conducted by the HOPE Consortium in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The 2-day long summit was
conducted for enhancing International Cooperation to tackle COVID-19 across the world.
· Hope Consortium, an initiative by the UAE govt. to deliver 18 billion doses of Covid-19 vaccine across the
globe by the end of 2021.
2. In March 2021, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar attended the 9th Heart of Asia-Istanbul Process
(HoA-IP) Ministerial Conference. Where was the conference held?
1) Istanbul, Turkey
2) Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
3) Kabul, Afghanistan
4) Tehran, Iran
5) Dushanbe, Tajikistan
Answer- 5) Dushanbe, Tajikistan
Explanation:
External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr S Jaishankar reached Dushanbe (Capital of Tajikistan) as part of his official
visit to Tajikistan from March 30-31, 2021.
· During the visit, EAM attended the 9th Heart of Asia-Istanbul Process (HoA-IP) Ministerial Conference held
at Dushanbe, Tajikistan.
· The Istanbul Process is a regional initiative on ‘security and cooperation for a stable and peaceful
Afghanistan’.
· Tajikistan shares a 1, 400 km long border with Afghanistan.
3. Which country’s Prime Minister participated in a virtual summit with PM Modi (in Apr’21),
where they agreed to set-up 25 Centres of Excellence (CoE) in Indian Agriculture sector by 2025?
1) France
2) Israel
3) Netherlands
4) South Korea
5) Canada
Answer- 3) Netherlands
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Explanation:
On April 9, 2021, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi & Prime Minister of Netherlands Mark Rutte co-
chaired the India-Netherlands Virtual Summit 2021.
The two PMs agreed to on various bilateral initiatives:
· Instituting a ‘Strategic Partnership on Water’
· Fast Track Mechanism for promoting bilateral trade
· Establishment of 25 Centres of Excellence (CoE) sanctioned under the Indo-Dutch Joint Action Plan
on Agriculture by 2025.
4. Which country is planning to host the virtual summit, ‘Leaders’ Summit on Climate’ in April
2021?
1) France
2) India
3) United States
4) United Kingdom
5) Poland
Answer- 3) United States
Explanation:
John Kerry, United States (US) Special Presidential Envoy for Climate visited India from 5th to 8th April
2021 to discuss the upcoming Leaders’ Summit on Climate which will be hosted by Joe Biden, President
of the US and the key climate issues in the context of COP26.
· The US President has invited 40 world leaders (including PM Narendra Modi) to attend the virtual
summit on climate on 22nd and 23rd April 2021.
5. Who chaired the International symposium “One Health in India: Research informing biosafety,
preparedness and response” in April 2021?
1) Faggan Singh Kulaste
2) Balram Bhargava
3) Narendra Modi
4) Tedros Adhanom
5) Harsh Vardhan
Answer- 5) Harsh Vardhan
Explanation:
On 12th April 2021, Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW)
announced the constitution of a high-level steering committee for eco-health initiatives in India.
The announcement was made during the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)’s International
Symposium – “One Health in India: Research informing biosafety, preparedness and response” chaired
by Union Minister Harsh Vardhan.
6. In April 2021, India virtually conducted the 1st edition of Hydrogen Roundtable conference,
“The Hydrogen Economy-New Delhi Dialogue 2021”.
Which are the points that are correctly related to Hydrogen & India’s Hydrogen Policy?
A) India & US agreed to set-up a Hydrogen Task Force
B) ‘India H2 Alliance (IH2A)’, will frame the roadmap for India’s ‘National Hydrogen Policy’ 2021-
30
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C) Green hydrogen gas is produced by splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen using an
electrolyzer
1) Only B & C
2) Only A & C
3) Only C
4) Only A & B
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
The Energy Forum (TEF), organized the 1st Edition of Hydrogen Roundtable, ‘The Hydrogen Economy-
New Delhi Dialogue 2021’ took place virtually on 15th April, 2021. They discussed emerging hydrogen
ecosystems & exploring opportunities in Hydrogen fuel based economy.
· During the conference, India & US agreed to set-up a Hydrogen Task Force.
· India’s energy transition coalition called ‘India H2 Alliance (IH2A)’, will frame the roadmap for
India’s ‘National Hydrogen Policy’ 2021-30.
· Green hydrogen gas is produced by splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen using an electrolyzer.
7. Which city will host the 1st United Nations Food Systems Summit which will be held in
September 2021?
1) New York, USA
2) New Delhi, India
3) Marseille, France
4) Barcelona, Spain
5) Glasgow, UK
Answer- 1) New York, USA
Explanation:
The United Nations Secretary General has called for the 1st ever United Nations Food Systems Summit
2021 to be held in September 2021 in New York, USA. The Summit is a part of the Decade of Action
(2020-30) to launch new actions for delivering progress on all 17 SDGs.
8. Which Ministry partnered with Observer Research Foundation (ORF) to host the 6th Raisina
dialogue, India’s global conference on geopolitics & geoeconomics in April 2021?
1) Ministry of Micro Small & Medium Enterprises
2) Ministry of Finance
3) Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
4) Ministry of External Affairs
5) Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology
Answer- 4) Ministry of External Affairs
Explanation:
The 6th edition of the Raisina dialogue 2021 which is India’s annual global conference on geopolitics and
geoeconomics was organized from April 13 to 16, 2021 in a fully digital form.
· It was hosted by the Observer Research Foundation (ORF) in partnership with the Ministry of
External Affairs.
· Theme: ”Viral world: Outbreaks,Outliers and Out of Control”
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9. Which organisation organised the 2-day long virtual event, “Misuse of Internet for Terrorist
Purposes and Role of Digital Forensics in Terrorist Investigations” of BRICS countries?
1) National Security Guard
2) Narcotics Control Bureau
3) National Investigation Agency
4) Intelligence Bureau
5) Research and Analysis Wing
Answer- 3) National Investigation Agency
Explanation:
India hosted the two-day virtual event of BRICS countries on “Misuse of Internet for Terrorist Purposes
and Role of Digital Forensics in Terrorist Investigations”, which was organised by the National
Investigation Agency (NIA).
• The event was inaugurated by Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla.
10. Where did the Indian Air Force Commanders Conference 2021 take place?
1) Andaman & Nicobar
2) Chandigarh
3) Guwahati
4) New Delhi
5) Jaipur
Answer- 4) New Delhi
Explanation:
The Indian Air Force Commanders Conference 2021 took place in New Delhi from April 14-16, 2021.
The conference saw detailed discussions on ways and means to enhance operational capabilities of the
Indian Air Force (IAF).
• The theme of the conference was – ‘Reorienting for the Future’.
11. Where was the 20th Anniversary edition of the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference
2021 took place?
1) China
2) India
3) South Korea
4) Indonesia
5) Vietnam
Answer- 1) China
Explanation:
The Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2021 took place in Boao, South China’s Hainan
Province from April 18-21, 2021.
• Theme – A World in Change : Join Hands to Strengthen Global Governance and Advance Belt and
Road Cooperation.
• Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) is a Non-Profit Organisation formed in 2001 by 25 Asian countries
(including India) & Australia. It is celebrating its 20th Anniversary in 2021.
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12. In April 2021, PM Narendra Modi virtually participated in the Leaders’ Summit on Climate
2021.
Which are the points correctly related to the Summit?
A) Leaders’ Summit on Climate 2021 was hosted by Japan under the theme “Our Collective Sprint
to 2030”
B) During the Summit USA committed to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 50-52% below
its 2005 emissions levels by 2030
C) 43 International Banks have joined a UN-convened pact to reach carbon neutrality by 2030
1) Only B & C
2) Only A & C
3) All A, B & C
4) Only B
5) Only C
Answer- 4) Only B
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually participated in the Leaders’ Summit on Climate 2021 which was
held virtually on April 22-23, 2021 hosted by the US.
Theme of the Summit – ‘Our Collective Sprint to 2030’.
• At the summit, a group of 43 International Banks have joined a UN-convened pact to reach carbon
neutrality by 2050.
• The US committed to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 50-52% below its 2005 emissions
levels by 2030.
• US announced its decision to join the Global Leadership Group for Industry Transition (LeadIT), an
initiative of India & Sweden.
COMMITTEE AND MEETING
1. To which country the New Development Bank approved a loan worth USD 1 Billion as covid-19
assistance, during the 6th Annual meeting of the Board of Governors of NDB that was virtually
attended by Nirmala Sitharaman?
1) India
2) Russia
3) Vietnam
4) Brazil
5) Indonesia
Answer- 2) Russia
Explanation:
Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman attended the 6th Annual meeting of the Board of Governors of
New Development Bank (NDB, formerly known as BRICS Development Bank), 2021 through video-
conference in New Delhi. Due to pandemic, the Annual meeting took place in a virtual format.
· NDB approved a loan of up to USD 1 Billion to support healthcare workers treating patients for
COVID-19 in Russia.
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2. What was the Key point discussed by External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar in the 17th
BIMSTEC Ministerial Meeting?
1) Creation of Travel Bubble
2) Free Trade Agreement
3) Master Connectivity Plan
4) Vaccine Delivery Outlay
5) Green Energy Commitments
Answer- 3) Master Connectivity Plan
Explanation:
On 1st April 2021 External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar virtually addressed the 17th BIMSTEC (The
Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) Ministerial Meet held in
Colombo, Sri Lanka. He highlighted the strategic importance of the master connectivity plan among the
South and Southeast Asian countries.
· Free movement of People & Goods between BIMSTEC countries is proposed in the plan.
· 2 agreements – Coastal Shipping Agreement & Motor Vehicles Agreement, will be signed in the 5th
BIMSTEC Leaders Summit.
3. India’s Education Minister, Sanjay Dhatore, participated in the consulting meeting of Education
Ministers of E9 Countries in April 2021. Which of the following countries alongside India are also
members of the E9 group?
A) China
B) Bangladesh
C) Egypt
D) Pakistan
1) Only A & B
2) Only A, B & C
3) Only B & C
4) Only A, B & C
5) All A, B, C & D
Answer- 5) All A, B, C & D
Explanation:
On April 6, 2021, Minister of State (MoS) for Education, Sanjay Dhotre attended the consulting meeting
of Education Ministers of E9 Countries.
• Theme – ‘E9 Initiative: Scaling up digital learning to accelerate progress towards SDG4 (Sustainable
Development Goal-4)’.
· The 9 Countries are – Bangladesh, Brazil, China, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria & Pakistan.
4. Union Environment Minister, Prakash Javadekar, participated in the virtual climate &
development ministerial meet, on the run-up to the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the
Parties (COP26). Which is the host city of COP26?
1) Kyiv, Ukraine
2) Glasgow, UK
3) Madrid, Spain
4) Katowice, Poland
5) Paris, France
Answer- 2) Glasgow, UK
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Explanation:
Prakash Javadekar, Union Minister, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change(MoEF&CC)
participated in the virtual climate & development ministerial meet hosted by the United Kingdom (UK)
in a run-up to the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) 2021.
· The COP26 UN climate change conference is set to take place from 1st to 12th November 2021, in
Glasgow, the UK, which is co-hosted by Italy.
· President of COP26 – Alok Sharma
5. Which country virtually hosted 2021’s 1st Meeting of BRICS Finance Ministers and Central
Bank Governors?
1) Brazil
2) Russia
3) India
4) China
5) South Africa
Answer- 3) India
Explanation:
On April 6, 2021, India hosted a 2021’s 1st Meeting of BRICS Finance Ministers and Central Bank
Governors virtually from New Delhi. Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs, Nirmala
Sitharaman & Governor of RBI, Shaktikanta Das Chaired the meeting.
· India held the Chairmanship of BRICS for 2021 & will host the 13th BRICS Summit 2021.
6. Nirmala Sitharaman virtually participated in the 2nd G20 Finance Ministers & Central Bank
Governors (FMCBG) meeting 2021 under the presidency of ___________, where she supported the
extension of Debt Service Suspension Initiative (DSSI) till __________.
1) Italy, December 2022
2) Germany, October 2021
3) India, October 2021
4) Germany, December 2022
5) Italy, December 2021
Answer- 5) Italy, December 2021
Explanation:
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman virtually participated in the 2nd G20 Finance Ministers & Central
Bank Governors (FMCBG) meeting 2021 held under the Italian Presidency.
· Nirmala Sitharaman supported the extension of Debt Service Suspension Initiative (DSSI) by 6
months till December 2021.
· In April, 2020, The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) asked G20 Countries to
establish the DSSI to reduce the debt burden of countries while fighting the pandemic.
7. Which country’s Foreign Affairs Minister participated in its 3rd High Joint Commission
meeting with India in New Delhi in April 2021?
1) Kuwait
2) Qatar
3) Bahrain
4) Jordan
5) Lebanon
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Answer- 3) Bahrain
Explanation:
Abdullatif bin Rashid AlZayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain paid an official visit
to India from April 6-8, 2021.
· He along with External affairs minister, S. Jaishankar participated in the 3rd meeting of the India-
Bahrain High Joint Commission (HJC) in New Delhi.
· In December 2020, Bahrain became a member of International Solar Alliance (ISA).
· Bahrain holds the Presidency of GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) for 2021.
About Bahrain:
Prime Minister (Crown Prince) – Prince Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa
Capital – Manama
Currency – Bahraini Dinar
8. Identify the points that are correct with respect to the 30th BASIC Ministerial Meeting on
Climate, that was held virtually in April 2021:
A) BASIC is a group of 5 countries – Brazil, Australia, South Africa, India & China
B) South Africa is the host country of the 2021 Meeting
C) The Group was formed in 2009 during the UNFCCC Copenhagen Summit
1) Only A & B
2) Only B & C
3) Only B
4) Only A & C
5) Only C
Answer- 5) Only C
Explanation:
The 30th Session BASIC (Brazil, South Africa, India & China) Ministerial Meeting on Climate Change
hosted by India took place virtually on April 7-8, 2021.
· The meeting was chaired by Environment Minister, Prakash Javadekar.
· The group was established as a result of an agreement signed by the Four Countries – Brazil, South
Africa, India & China in 2009 during UNFCCC Copenhagen Summit.
9. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman virtually participated in the 103rd Development
Committee Meeting of World Bank-International Monetary Fund (IMF) 2021. Along with India,
she was also the representative of __________
1) Bhutan
2) Bangladesh
3) Sri Lanka
4) Only 1 & 3
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 5) All 1, 2 & 3
Explanation:
Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman virtually participated in the 103rd
Development Committee Meeting of World Bank-International Monetary Fund (IMF) 2021.
• Nirmala Sitharaman represented India, Bangladesh, Bhutan & Sri Lanka in the meeting.
Nirmala Sitharaman also virtually attended the Plenary Meeting of the International Monetary and
Financial Committee (IMFC) of the Board of Governors of the IMF at the Virtual Spring Meetings 2021.
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About World Bank:
President – David Malpass
Headquarters – Washington DC., USA
10. In April 2021, Union Minister, Harsh Vardhan virtually participated in the 5th Global Forum
on TB Vaccines.
Identify the Points that are correctly related to India & TB:
A) India targets to eliminate TB from India by 2030
B) Harsh Vardhan is the Chairman of Stop TB Partnership Board
C) Puducherry is the 1st TB Free Union Territory of India
1) All A, B & C
2) Only B & C
3) Only A & B
4) Only A & C
5) Only B
Answer- 5) Only B
Explanation:
Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) addressed the 5th
Global Forum on TB Vaccines virtually in April 2021.
• The forum is convened by the Stop TB Partnership Working Group on New Vaccines.
• Harsh Vardhan is the Chairman of Stop TB Partnership Board.
• India targets to eliminate TB by 2025 from India & by 2030 from the entire world.
• Lakshadweep became the 1st TB Free Union Territory in India.
11. In April 2021, Secretary of Ministry of External Affairs, Riva Ganguly Das virtually co-chaired
the 23rd ASEAN-India Senior Officials’ Meeting.
Identify the points that are correctly related to ASEAN:
A) Singapore will serve as the Coordinator of ASEAN for 3 years from 2021
B) India, Bangladesh & China are not the members of the 10-member Association of Southeast
Asian Nations (ASEAN) group
C) Year 2020 was observed as the ASEAN-India Friendship Year
1) Only A & C
2) All A, B & C
3) Only B
4) Only A & B
5) Only B & C
Answer- 4) Only A & B
Explanation:
Secretary of Ministry of External Affairs, Riva Ganguly Das virtually co-chaired the 23rd ASEAN
(Association of Southeast Asian Nations)-India Senior Officials’ Meeting with Permanent Secretary of
Thailand Thani Thongphakdi.
i.Thailand served as Country Coordinator for ASEAN-India Dialogue Relations for the last three years –
2018-21, Singapore will be the next Country Coordinator (2021-24, it is a 3-year term).
ii.10 members – Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore,
Thailand and Vietnam.
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iii.ASEAN officials welcomed India’s proposal to celebrate the year 2022 as ASEAN-India Friendship
Year.
INDEX
1. Which organisation released the report, “Investment Opportunities in India’s Healthcare
Sector” that predicts Investments in Healthcare sector to reach USD 372 bn by 2022?
1) NITI Aayog
2) Department of Economic Affairs
3) Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade
4) Indian Council of Medical Research
5) Confederation of Indian Industry
Answer- 1) NITI Aayog
Explanation:
In March 2021, NITI Aayog released the report ‘Investment Opportunities in India’s Healthcare Sector’.
The report highlights the range of investment opportunities in different segments of India’s Healthcare
sector.
· Investments in the Healthcare sector are expected to reach USD 372 Billion in 2022.
· The sector has been growing at a CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) of 22% since 2016
2. What is India’s rank in the 15th edition of ‘Global Gender Gap Report 2021’ released by the
World Economic Forum?
1) 156
2) 65
3) 112
4) 78
5) 140
Answer- 5) 140
Explanation:
India with a score of 0.625 has been ranked 140th out of 156 countries in the 15th edition of the World
Economic Forum’s (WEF) ‘Global Gender Gap Report 2021’. Iceland is the most gender-equal country in
the world (for the 12th time) followed by Finland & Norway.
· India has slipped 28 places to 140 in 2021 (from 112 in 2020).
· Among the South Asian Countries, Bangladesh was the top performer on the “Gender Gap Index”
with a global ranking of 65.
3. What are the countries from South Asian Region that were ranked behind India in the World
Economic Forum’s (WEF) ‘Global Gender Gap Report 2021’?
a) Pakistan b) Afghanistan
c) Myanmar d) Bhutan
1) All a, b, c & d
2) Only a & b
3) Only b, c & d
4) Only b & d
5) Only b & c
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Answer- 2) Only a & b
Explanation:
India ranked 140 out of 156 countries in the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) ‘Global Gender Gap Report
2021’. Which is only ahead of Afghanistan (156) & Pakistan (153) among the South Asian Region
countries.
4. Which country topped the list with most number of real-time transactions in Digital Payments
in 2020 & Which one was the fastest growing country for real-time payments based on CAGR
2020-25, according to the report ‘Prime-Time for Real Time’-2021?
1) China & Croatia
2) India & Croatia
3) China & Malaysia
4) India & Malaysia
5) India & Colombia
Answer- 2) India & Croatia
Explanation:
According to the report ‘Prime-Time for Real Time’-2021 launched by ACI Worldwide and GlobalData,
India with 25.5 Billion transactions topped the list of countries with most number of real-time
transactions in Digital Payments in 2020. It was followed by China (15.7 Billion) & South Korea (6.0
Billion).
· The report further states that Digital Payments will account for 71.7% of all Transactions in India
by 2025.
· The fastest growing countries for real-time payments based on CAGR 2020-25 are Croatia,
Colombia, Malaysia, Peru and Finland. The Fastest Growing Region is North America.
5. What is the World Merchandise Trade Volume growth for 2021, projected by WTO (as of
Apr’21)?
1) 0.2%
2) 5.3%
3) 8.0%
4) 4.0%
5) 3.45%
Answer- 3) 8.0%
Explanation:
World Trade Organisation (WTO), revised its global merchandise trade volume growth for 2021 to 8%
from the earlier forecast of 7.2% in October 2020.
2019 2020 2021 2022
Annual % of World Merchandise Trade volume 0.2
-5.3 8 4
On 15th February 2021, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala from Nigeria was appointed as the 7th Director-General of
WTO.
About WTO:
Headquarters – Geneva, Switzerland
Establishment – 1 January 1995
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6. Which international organisation released the “Forest Governance by Indigenous and Tribal
Peoples” report that highlights the importance of Indigenous & Tribal people as the guardians of
Forest?
1) World Wide Fund for Nature
2) World Economic Forum
3) International Union for Conservation of Nature
4) World Bank
5) Food and Agriculture Organization
Answer- 5) Food and Agriculture Organization
Explanation:
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in association with Fund for the
Development of Indigenous Peoples of Latin America and the Caribbean (FILAC) has released a report
“Forest Governance by Indigenous and Tribal Peoples”.
· The report states, Indigenous and Tribal Peoples in Latin America and the Caribbean are the best
guardians of their forests.
7. Which Institution topped among Indian Higher Educational Institutions in the Academic
Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2020 (Shanghai Ranking)?
1) IIT-Madras
2) IIT-Bombay
3) IISc-Bangalore
4) IIT-New Delhi
5) University of Delhi
Answer- 3) IISc-Bangalore
Explanation:
According to the Academic Ranking of World Universities 2020 (ARWU 2020 also known as Shanghai
Ranking) released by Shanghai Ranking Consultancy, the Indian Institute of Science (IISc Bangalore) was
ranked as the best Higher Education Institute in India, while Calcutta University was ranked as the best
University in India.
8. Which organisation released the report, ‘2021 Global Food Policy Report: Transforming Food
Systems After COVID-19’?
1) International Food Policy Research Institute
2) Food and Agriculture Organization
3) World Bank
4) World Agroforestry Centre
5) World Health Organization
Answer- 1) International Food Policy Research Institute
Explanation:
The ‘2021 Global Food Policy Report: Transforming Food Systems After COVID-19’ of the International
Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) stated that the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and
restrictions has affected around half of India’s poor people from being deprived from nutritious food.
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9. What is the Rank of Indian passport as per the ‘Henley Passport Index: Q2 2021 Global
Ranking’?
1) 76th
2) 58th
3) 108th
4) 92nd
5) 84th
Answer- 5) 84th
Explanation:
According to ‘Henley Passport Index: Q2 2021 Global Ranking’ released by Henley & Partners, India has
been ranked as 84th Most Powerful Passport (visa-free score – 58). The Index has been topped by Japan,
Singapore while Germany & South Korea together took the 3rd spot.
10. In April 2021, Dept. of Science & Technology (DST) released a report, “Climate Vulnerability
Assessment for Adaptation Planning in India Using a Common Framework”.
What are the points that are correctly related to the report & DST?
A) Uttar Pradesh was named as India’s most vulnerable state towards Climate Change
B) Vulnerability to climate change is caused by Poor Health Infrastructure
C) DST implements 2 of the 8 National Missions on Climate change under the National Action Plan
on Climate Change (NAPCC)
1) Only A & B
2) All A, B & C
3) Only B
4) Only A & C
5) Only B & C
Answer- 5) Only B & C
Explanation:
According to the National Climate Vulnerability Assessment report ‘Climate Vulnerability Assessment
for Adaptation Planning in India Using a Common Framework’ released by the Department of Science &
Technology (DST).
i.8 Eastern States are identified as Highly Vulnerable – Jharkhand, Mizoram, Odisha, Chhattisgarh,
Assam, Bihar, Arunachal Pradesh, and West Bengal.
ii.The key drivers of vulnerability in the 8 eastern states were,
• Lack of Forest area per 100 rural population,
• Poor health infrastructure,
• Lack of implementation of rural employment Scheme MGNREGA
iii.DST implements 2 of the 8 National Missions on Climate change under the National Action Plan on
Climate Change (NAPCC).
11. India was ranked ______ in the ‘Inclusive Internet Index 2021’ released by the Economist
Intelligence Unit (EIU) in partnership with __________.
1) 52nd, Google
2) 52nd, Facebook
3) 52nd, Amazon
4) 49th, Google
5) 49th, Facebook
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Answer- 5) 49th, Facebook
Explanation:
India has been ranked 49th out of 120 countries in the ‘Inclusive Internet Index 2021’ released by
Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) in partnership with Facebook. India shares its rank with Thailand.
• Top 3 countries – Sweden, United States, Spain
• India Ranked at 52nd Position in 2020
• 4 Parameters measured – Availability, Affordability, Relevance & Readiness
12. According to the ‘State of the Global Climate 2020’ released by __________, Cyclone __________
caused economic losses worth 1.5 lakh crores, making it the costliest tropical cyclone in the
North Indian Ocean.
1) India Meteorological Department, Amphan
2) World Meteorological Organization, Amphan
3) Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, Nivar
4) India Meteorological Department, Burevi
5) World Meteorological Organization, Nivar
Answer- 2) World Meteorological Organization, Amphan
Explanation:
According to the ‘State of the Global Climate 2020’ released by the World Meteorological Organization
(WMO), Cyclone Amphan which made Landfall in the India-Bangladesh border in May 2020 caused
Economic losses of ~ USD 14 Billion (~Rs. 1.5 Lakh Crore) to India. It was the costliest tropical cyclone
on record for the North Indian Ocean.
13. ____________ released the ‘Global Energy Review 2021’ that the _______ emission levels in 2020
were the 2nd Largest increase in emissions ever.
1) World Meteorological Organization, Sulfur Dioxide
2) International Energy Agency, Particulate Matter
3) International Energy Forum, Sulfur Dioxide
4) World Meteorological Organization, Carbon Dioxide
5) International Energy Agency, Carbon Dioxide
Answer- 5) International Energy Agency, Carbon Dioxide
Explanation:
According to ‘Global Energy Review 2021’ released by International Energy Agency (IEA), Global CO2
emissions are set to touch 33 Billion Tonnes in 2021, an increase of 5% compared to 2020 Levels (up by
1.5 Billion Tonnes from 2020). It is the 2nd Largest increase in emissions ever.
• 80% of coal demand in 2021 is set to come from Asia, led by China.
14. Which organisation released the State of World population 2021, “My Body is My Own –
Claiming the right to autonomy and self-determination” report?
1) United Nations Development Fund for Women
2) World Health Organisation
3) United Nations Environment Programme
4) United Nations Fund for Population Activities
5) United Nations Development Programme
Answer- 4) United Nations Fund for Population Activities
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Explanation:
The United Nations Fund for Population Activities (UNFPA), has launched its flagship report State of
World population 2021, “My Body is My Own – Claiming the right to autonomy and self-determination”.
• This is the 1st report of the United Nations(UN) which focuses on bodily autonomy, the right of a
person to govern what happens to their body without the influence or coercion from others.
15. Which organisation released the report, “Beyond the pandemic: Building back better from
crises in Asia and the Pacific”?
1) Asian Development Bank
2) South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation
3) UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific
4) Asia Pacific Forum
5) World Bank
Answer- 3) UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific
Explanation:
The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN-ESCAP) in its report
‘Beyond the pandemic: Building back better from crises in Asia and the Pacific’ analysed the socio-
economic impacts of COVID-19 in Asia and the Pacific countries.
16. India secured _______ rank in the World Press Freedom Index 2021, which is continuously
topped for the 5th time by ___________.
1) 142nd, Sweden
2) 108th, Finland
3) 142nd, Norway
4) 103rd, Sweden
5) 108th, Norway
Answer- 3) 142nd, Norway
Explanation:
India with a score of 46.56 retained 142nd Rank (out of 180 countries) in the World Press Freedom
Index 2021 released by international journalism not-for-profit body, Reporters Without Borders.
• The index was topped by Norway (for the 5th time), followed by Finland & Sweden. While Eritrea
was ranked 180th.
• India was ranked 142nd in the 2020’s Index.
17. India was ranked _____ in the ‘Fostering Effective Energy Transition 2021’ report released by
___________.
1) 53rd, International Renewable Energy Agency
2) 87th, United Nations Environment Programme
3) 87th, International Energy Agency
4) 53rd, International Energy Forum
5) 87th, World Economic Forum
Answer- 5) 87th, World Economic Forum
Explanation:
India with a score of 53 has been ranked 87th (out of 115 countries) in the Global Energy Transition
Index (ETI) 2021 released by World Economic Forum (WEF) in its report ‘Fostering Effective Energy
Transition 2021’ edition. The index was topped by Sweden, Norway & Denmark.
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18. Which is the only Indian University to be listed in the World’s Top 100 Educational
Institutions for sustainability in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2021?
1) Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
2) Vellore Institute of Technology
3) Chitkara University
4) Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University
5) Lovely Professional University
Answer- 1) Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
Explanation:
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Tamil Nadu became the only Indian University to make it to the list of
World’s Top 100 Educational Institutions for sustainability. It was ranked 81st (overall ranking) in the
3rd edition of Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2021.
• Other Than this, 2 Indian Universities - JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research and Lovely
Professional University were ranked in the list with a place in the 100-200 grouping.
19. Which organisation released the report, “Gender Bias & Inclusion in Advertising in India"
that analysed Indian Women’s position in Televisions & Advertisements?
1) UNICEF
2) Google
3) UN Women
4) UNESCO
5) YouTube
Answer- 1) UNICEF
Explanation:
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and The Geena Davis Institute (GDI) on Gender in Media
jointly released a study titled “Gender Bias & Inclusion in Advertising in India”. The study assesses the
role of advertising media in reinforcing and challenging gender roles that impact the lives of women in
India.
• The research analysed more than 1000 television and Youtube advertisements aired across India in
2019.
20. Which organisation(s) released the ‘Responding to the COVID-19 Pandemic : Leaving no
Country Behind’ report in April 2021?
1) United Nations Development Programme
2) UNESCAP
3) Asian Development Bank
4) Only 1 & 3
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 5) All 1, 2 & 3
Explanation:
According to the report ‘Responding to the COVID-19 Pandemic : Leaving no Country Behind’ jointly
released by ADB (Asian Development Bank), UNDP (United Nations Development Programme) &
UNESCAP (United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific), Richer countries in
Asia-Pacific will recover faster than poorer countries from the pandemic.
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The UN & 6 Youth Organizations have come together to launch a campaign called ‘Global Youth
Mobilization Local Solutions’. It will involve the youth of the world in building their lives impacted by
the COVID-19 pandemic.
21. In April 2021, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) released the ‘Trends
in World Military Expenditure, 2020’ report.
Which of the following points are correctly related to the findings of the report?
A) India is the World’s 3rd largest spender of Military Expenditure
B) With USD 778 Billion Military expenditure in 2020, USA is the World’s largest spender
C) India, China & Japan together contribute to 85% of the World’s Military Spending
1) Only B & C
2) Only A
3) Only C
4) All A, B & C
5) Only A & B
Answer- 5) Only A & B
Explanation:
According to the report ‘Trends in World Military Expenditure, 2020’ released by Stockholm
International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), India was ranked as the 3rd Highest Military Spender in
2020.
Rank Country Spending
3 India USD 72.9 Billion
1 US USD 778 Billion
2 China USD 252 Billion
China & India together accounted for 62% of total military expenditure in the Asia & Oceania region in
2020.
22. What is India’s rank in the ‘Chandler Good Government Index (CGGI) 2021’ the 1st Edition
produced by Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG)?
1) 90
2) 41
3) 74
4) 86
5) 49
Answer- 5) 49
Explanation:
India with an index score of 0.516 has been ranked 49th in ‘Chandler Good Government Index (CGGI)
2021’ – 1st Edition produced by Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG). The Index was topped by
Finland, followed by Switzerland & Singapore.
Ranks of India’s Neighbours: Pakistan – 90, Sri Lanka – 74th, China – 41.
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ACQUISITION AND MERGERS
1. Which company (in Apr’21) acquired Warora-Kurnool Transmission Limited (WKTL) for Rs
3,370 Crore from Essel InfraProjects Ltd?
1) JSW Energy
2) Reliance BP Mobility Ltd
3) Mahindra Aerospace
4) Adani Transmission Ltd
5) Bajaj Auto Ltd
Answer- 4) Adani Transmission Ltd
Explanation:
On 27th March, 2021, Adani Transmission Ltd (ATL) entered into definitive agreements with Essel
InfraProjects Ltd for the acquisition of Warora-Kurnool Transmission Limited (WKTL) for Rs 3,370
Crore.
2. In which port Adani Ports & Special Economic Zones (APSEZ) acquired 25% stake (in Apr’21)
to make it a wholly-owned subsidiary port of the company?
1) Thalassery Port
2) Azhikkal Port
3) Krishnapatnam Port
4) Kundapur Port
5) Kasargod Port
Answer- 3) Krishnapatnam Port
Explanation:
On April 05, 2021, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zones (APSEZ) acquired the outstanding 25%
stake in Krishnapatnam Port for Rs 2,800 crore from Vishwasamudra Holdings, making the port a
wholly-owned subsidiary of the company.
· In October 2020, APSEZ acquired a 75% stake in the Krishnapatnam port.
· It is located on India’s east coast in the Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh.
· APSEZ – India’s largest private Ports & Logistics company.
3. Which organisation acquired (in Apr’21) Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL) for $1
billion?
1) ALLEN Career Institute
2) Coursera
3) Unacademy
4) Vedantu
5) Byju’s
Answer- 5) Byju’s
Explanation:
Byju’s, an online education startup recently acquired Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL), a
provider of test preparation services, for $1 billion (about Rs 7,300 crore).
· Previously, Unacademy made close to six acquisitions in the test prep space.
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4. Which company got approval (in Apr’21) from the Competition Commission of India (CCI) for
acquiring 100% capital in Principal Asset Management Private Ltd (PAMPL), Principal Trustee
Company Private Ltd (PTCPL) and Principal Retirement Advisors Private Ltd (PRAPL)?
1) Indiabulls Asset Management Company Ltd
2) ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Ltd
3) Sundaram Asset Management Company Ltd
4) SBI Funds Management Private Ltd
5) IDBI Asset Management Ltd
Answer- 3) Sundaram Asset Management Company Ltd
Explanation:
On April 6, 2021, The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved 100% capital acquisition of
Principal Asset Management Private Limited (PAMPL), Principal Trustee Company Private Limited
(PTCPL) and Principal Retirement Advisors Private Limited(PRAPL) by Sundaram Asset Management
Company Limited(SAMC).
5. Which organisation recently (in Apr’21) acquired 9.90% stake in Kerala Infrastructure Fund
Management Ltd (KIFML)?
1) Reliance Industries Ltd
2) HDFC Ltd
3) Life Insurance Corporation of India
4) State Bank of India
5) Tata Group
Answer- 2) HDFC Ltd
Explanation:
On 6th April 2021, Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC) Limited acquired 9.9% stake in
the Kerala based Asset Management company, Kerala Infrastructure Fund Management Ltd (KIFML).
About HDFC Ltd:
Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra
Chairman – Deepak Parekh
Vice Chairman & CEO – Keki Mistry
6. Which bank recently (in Apr’21) acquired the stakes in Max Life Insurance company to become
a co-promoter of the insurer?
1) Axis Bank
2) Bandhan Bank
3) HDFC Bank
4) Punjab National Bank
5) Canara Bank
Answer- 1) Axis Bank
Explanation:
Axis Bank along with its subsidiaries Axis Capital Limited & Axis Securities acquired 12.99% stake in
Max Life Insurance company to become a co-promoter of the insurance provider.
About Axis Bank:
Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra
MD & CEO – Amitabh Chaudhry
Tagline – “Badhti Ka Naam Zindagi”
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7. Which company got approval (in Apr’21) from the Competition Commission of India (CCI) for
acquiring 60% stakes in Magma Fincorp Limited?
1) LIC Housing Finance Limited
2) India Infoline Finance Limited
3) Amansa Holdings Private Limited
4) Rising Sun Holdings Private Limited
5) Housing Development Finance Corporation Limited
Answer- 4) Rising Sun Holdings Private Limited
Explanation:
On 12th April 2021, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved the acquisition of 60% stake
holdings in Magma Fincorp Limited (Magma Fincorp) by Rising Sun Holdings Private Limited (Rising
Sun) and Sanjay Chamria and Mayank Poddar has acquired an additional 4.68 per cent stake.
8. In April 2021, Adani Ports got approval from the Competition Commission of India (CCI) for
acquiring 89.6% shares in Which port?
1) Vizhinjam Port
2) Gangavaram Port
3) Hazira Port
4) Kattupalli Port
5) Dahej Port
Answer- 2) Gangavaram Port
Explanation:
Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved the acquisition of 89.6% equity shareholding of
Gangavaram Port Limited (GPL) by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zones (APSEZ) Limited.
9. Which organisation (in Apr’21) approved to acquire 50% equity stake in NTPC GE Power
Services Pvt Ltd (NGSL)?
1) Adani Power
2) THDC India Limited
3) GE Power India Ltd
4) Ratnagiri Gas and Power
5) Mahanagar Gas
Answer- 3) GE Power India Ltd
Explanation:
· GE Power India Ltd has approved the acquisition of a 50% equity stake (issued and paid-up share
capital) from NTPC GE Power Services Pvt Ltd (NGSL) for Rs 7.2 crore.
· NGSL was established in 1999 under the Companies Act, 1956 through a (50:50) Joint Venture
between NTPC Limited and GE Power Systems GmbH.
10. Which organisation recently (in Apr’21) acquired 100% stakes of OneWeb India?
1) Mahindra & Mahindra
2) Vodafone
3) Tata Groups
4) Bharti Airtel
5) Jio
Answer- 4) Bharti Airtel
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Explanation:
Nettle Infrastructure Investments, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bharti Airtel has acquired 100% stake
(10, 000 shares) in OneWeb India Communications Pvt Ltd.
About One Web
CEO – Neil Masterson
Headquarters – London, United Kingdom
11. Which company acquired 30% equity stake in Conneqt Business Solutions Ltd from Tata Sons
in April 2021?
1) Tech Mahindra
2) Quess
3) Mphasis
4) Mindtree
5) Wipro
Answer- 2) Quess
Explanation:
Bangalore based Business Services Provider Quess Corporation is set to acquire the remaining 30%
equity stake in Conneqt Business Solutions Ltd from Tata Sons Pvt Ltd for INR 208 Crore. With this
transaction, Conneqt will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Quess Corporation.
12. Which country signed an agreement (in Apr’21) to take over the 100% shares of ‘AirtelTigo’
from Bharti Airtel & Millicom International Cellular?
1) South Africa
2) Ghana
3) Seychelles
4) Comoros
5) Djibouti
Answer- 2) Ghana
Explanation:
In April 2021, the government of Ghana made an agreement with Bharti Airtel, and Millicom
International Cellular S.A. to acquire the 100% shares of AirtelTigo. After the agreement Ghana will take
over AirtelTigo along with all its customers, assets and liabilities and later it will operate as a state-
entity of Ghana.
13. Which bank recently (in Apr’21) acquired a 9% equity stake in Techfino Capital Private
Limited (TCPL)?
1) RBL Bank
2) IndusInd Bank
3) DBS Bank
4) Bandhan Bank
5) DCB Bank
Answer- 5) DCB Bank
Explanation:
DCB Bank Limited acquired a minority stake of around 9% equity stake in Techfino Capital Private
Limited (TCPL), a non-banking financial company (NBFC).
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14. In April 2021, Indian Govt. has decided to sell its shares in Fertilizer Industries. Which of the
following companies' stakes will be sold by the government?
1) National Fertilizers Limited
2) Fertilizer Corporation of India
3) Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers
4) Only 1 & 2
5) Only 1 & 3
Answer- 5) Only 1 & 3
Explanation:
The Government is set to divest 20% stake (paid-up equity capital) in National Fertilizers Limited (NFL)
and 10% of its holding in Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers (RCFL) through the Offer For Sale (OFS)
route.
• At present it holds 51% stake in NFL & 75 % stake in RCFL.
15. Which company (in Apr’21) got approval from Competition Commission of India (CCI) to
acquire 64.3% shares of Supermarket Grocery Supplies Private Ltd (SGS)?
1) Reliance Retail
2) Amazon
3) JioMart
4) Tata Digital
5) Bigbasket
Answer- 4) Tata Digital
Explanation:
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved Tata Digital Ltd (TDL) to acquire the 64.3 per
cent of the total share capital of Supermarket Grocery Supplies Private Ltd (SGS) and its sole control
over Innovative Retail Concepts (IRC) Private Ltd, the company that runs online grocery delivery
platform BigBasket.
DEFENCE
1. Where was the Joint Military Exercise ‘Vajra Prahar 2021’ conducted between Indian & USA’s
Special Forces?
1) Rajasthan
2) Ladakh
3) Himachal Pradesh
4) Andaman & Nicobar
5) Gujarat
Answer- 3) Himachal Pradesh
Explanation:
The 11th Edition of the Joint military exercise between India-US Special Forces Exercise ‘Vajra Prahar
2021’ was conducted at Special Forces Training School at Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh in March, 2021.
· The navies of India & United States conducted a 2-day Passage Exercise ‘PASSEX’ in Bay of Bengal in
March 2021.
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2. Which Indian Naval Air Squadron, nicknamed as ‘Cobras’ recently (in Mar’21) celebrated its
Diamond Jubilee?
1) INAS 303
2) INAS 300
3) INAS 330
4) INAS 310
5) INAS 313
Answer- 4) INAS 310
Explanation:
Indian Naval Air Squadron (INAS) 310, popularly known as the ‘Cobras’ celebrated its Diamond Jubilee
on 21st March 2021. It has been continuously serving Indian Navy from INS Hansa for the last 60 years.
It has been serving the Indian Navy in all its major missions since 1961.
3. In April 2021, Indian Air Force (IAF) received the fourth batch of 3 Rafale fighter jets from
France. Totally how many Rafale jets were ordered by India?
1) 14
2) 24
3) 32
4) 36
5) 44
Answer- 4) 36
Explanation:
Indian Air Force (IAF) received the fourth batch of 3 Rafale fighter jets from France, raising the total
fleet count to 14. Previously, India ordered 36 fighter jets from French aerospace major Dassault
Aviation for a cost of Rs. 59,000 crores.
· The 1st Rafale squadron is under operation in the Ambala air force station.
4. Which organisation manufactures India’s indigenous made Surface to Air missile system,
“Akash Missile” for Indian Army & Indian Air Force?
1) Ordnance Factory Board
2) DRDO
3) Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd
4) Bharat Dynamics
5) Bharat Electronics
Answer- 4) Bharat Dynamics
Explanation:
On April 1, 2021, Bharat Dynamics Ltd (BDL) started the delivery of the ‘Akash Missile’ (surface-to-air
Missile System) to the Indian Army.
· BDL manufactures Akash Missiles both for the Indian Army and Indian Air Force.
· The Missile system has been designed and developed by DRDO with 96% Indigenous content.
· In December 2020, the Union Cabinet had approved the clearance of the Akash Weapon System for
export.
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5. DRDO’s Defence Materials and Stores Research and Development Establishment (DMSRDE) at
___________ has developed a Bullet-Proof Jacket weighing 9kgs for the armed forces.
1) Agra
2) Kanpur
3) Chennai
4) Bhopal
5) Bengaluru
Answer- 2) Kanpur
Explanation:
DRDO has developed a lightweight Bullet-Proof Jacket (BPJ) for the armed forces. The BPJ, weighing
around 9 kg, meets the qualitative requirements of the Indian Army. The BPJ was developed by Defence
Materials and Stores Research and Development Establishment (DMSRDE), Kanpur.
6. DRDO’s Defence Laboratory at ________, has indigenously developed 3 variants of rockets using
Advanced Chaff Technology for the use of ___________.
1) Jodhpur, Indian Navy
2) Visakhapatnam, Indian Navy
3) Jodhpur, Indian Air Force
4) Mysore, Indian Navy
5) Visakhapatnam, Indian Army
Answer- 1) Jodhpur(Rajasthan), Indian Navy
Explanation:
DRDO’s Defence Laboratory Jodhpur (DLJ), has indigenously developed an Advanced Chaff Technology
to safeguard Indian naval ships from Missile Attack. 3 variants of the Chaff rockets were developed.
· Chaff Technology is an electronic countermeasure technology used by armed forces to protect their
naval ships by distracting the enemy’s radar and Radio Frequency (RF) missile seekers.
7. Which country developed the “Poseidon 2M39” Torpedo which is capable of producing
Radioactive Tsunami?
1) Japan
2) USA
3) North Korea
4) France
5) Russia
Answer- 5) Russia
Explanation:
Russia is Testing a new ‘Super Torpedo’ namely “Poseidon 2M39” Torpedo in the Arctic region. The
Super Torpedo is capable of producing Radioactive Tsunami.
The Unmanned Stealth Torpedo is powered by a nuclear reactor and has a range of 10, 000 km.
About Russia
President – Vladimir Putin
Capital – Moscow
Currency – Russian Ruble
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8. Indian Navy along with its Quad partners participated in the French Joint-Naval Exercise, ‘La
Perouse’ in April 2021.
Identify the Wrongly matched bilateral exercise between India & France.
1) Varuna – Naval Exercise
2) Shakti – Army Exercise
3) Desert-Knight 21 – Air Exercise
4) Garuda Shakti – Army Exercise
5) Garuda – Air Exercise
Answer- 4) Garuda Shakti – Army Exercise
Explanation:
Navies of India & Three other QUAD (Quadrilateral Security Dialogue) Countries namely US, Japan and
Australia participated in the Multilateral French Maritime Exercise ‘La Perouse’. Naval forces of France,
USA, Australia & Japan participated in the exercise.
List of Indo-French Exercises:
• Varuna – Naval Exercise
• Desert-Knight 21 & Garuda – Air Exercise
• Shakti – Army Exercise
Note - Garuda Shakti is a bilateral Military exercise between India & Indonesia
9. Which organisation recently (in Apr’21) extended its Development cum Production Partner
(DCPP) programme to Indian Private sector companies, thereby allowing them to manufacture
missiles?
1) Department of Military Affairs
2) Defence Research and Development Organisation
3) Department of Defence Production
4) Department of Defence
5) Department of Ex-servicemen Welfare
Answer- 2) Defence Research and Development Organisation
Explanation:
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has extended its Development cum
Production Partner (DCPP) programme to Indian Private sector companies.
Now, Private companies can both develop and produce missile systems like the Vertically-launched
Short-range Surface to Air Missile system (VL-SRSAM).
10. Where was the Multilateral Military Exercise, “Shantir Ogroshena 2021”, an UN-mandated
Counter Terrorism Exercise conducted?
1) Bhutan
2) India
3) Sri Lanka
4) Myanmar
5) Bangladesh
Answer- 5) Bangladesh
Explanation:
The Indian Army participated in the Multinational Military Exercise ‘Shantir Ogroshena 2021’ (Front
Runner of Peace) held at Bangabandhu Senanibas (BBS), Bangladesh from April 4-12, 2021. It is an UN-
mandated Counter-terrorism exercise.
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Theme – ‘Robust Peacekeeping Operations’
Other Participants – Royal Bhutan Army, Sri Lankan Army & Bangladesh Army
11. India along with ___________ conducted the joint military exercise ‘Khanjar’ in ___________.
1) Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek
2) Kazakhstan, Jaipur
3) Kazakhstan, Nur-Sultan
4) Kyrgyzstan, Jaipur
5) Tajikistan, Jaipur
Answer- 1) Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek
Explanation:
The 8th Edition of India-Kyrgyzstan Joint Special Force Military Exercise, ‘Khanjar’ was inaugurated on
April 16, 2021. The exercise is taking place at the Special Forces Brigade of National Guards of Kyrgyz
Republic in Bishkek, Capital of Kyrgyzstan.
About Kyrgyzstan:
President – Sadyr Japarov
Capital – Bishkek
Currency – Kyrgyzstani Som (KGS)
12. In which country the Army Chiefs’ Conclave was conducted (in Apr’21) were Indian Army
Chief M M Naravane addressed on ‘Changing Nature of Global Conflicts: Role of UN
Peacekeepers’?
1) Sri Lanka
2) Afghanistan
3) Indonesia
4) Nepal
5) Bangladesh
Answer- 5) Bangladesh
Explanation:
Indian Army Chief General M M Naravane attended the Army Chiefs’ Conclave during his visit to
Bangladesh. The Conclave was held on the sidelines of Multinational Military Exercise ‘Shantir
Ogroshena 2021’.
• During the conclave, Naravane delivered a keynote address on ‘Changing Nature of Global Conflicts:
Role of UN Peacekeepers’.
13. Which organisation develops the Light Bullet Proof Vehicles (LBPV) to the Indian Air Force?
1) Ashok Leyland
2) Bharat Forge
3) Eicher Motors
4) Larsen and Toubro
5) Mahindra and Mahindra
Answer- 1) Ashok Leyland
Explanation:
Hinduja Group owned Ashok Leyland delivered the first batch of Light Bullet Proof Vehicles (LBPV) to
the Indian Air Force (IAF). The LBPVs have been developed using ‘Transfer of Technology’ from
Lockheed Martin to Ashok Leyland.
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14. Indian Navy participated in the bilateral naval exercise ‘VARUNA-2021’ with ________ in April
2021 at the _________ region.
1) USA, Indian Ocean
2) France, Arabian Sea
3) France, Bay of Bengal
4) Japan, Bay of Bengal
5) Japan, Arabian Sea
Answer- 2) France, Arabian Sea
Explanation:
The 19th Edition of the Indian and French Navy Bilateral Exercise ‘VARUNA-2021’ took place in the
Arabian Sea from April 25-27, 2021.
• Varuna is a bilateral naval exercise initiated in 1983; it was named as ‘VARUNA’ in 2001. Varuna is
the god of oceans.
• Japan is set to conduct a Joint Military Drill with US & French troops in May 2021.
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
1. What is the Technology used by the Ministry of Jal Shakti to monitor the implementation of
National Jal Jeevan Mission (NJJM)?
1) Artificial Intelligence
2) Satellite Imaging
3) Internet of Things
4) Molecular Nanotechnology
5) Quantum Sensing
Answer- 3) Internet of Things
Explanation:
The Ministry of Jal Shakti is set to deploy sensor-based IoT (Internet of Things) devices to monitor the
implementation of National Jal Jeevan Mission (NJJM) in more than 6 lakh villages.
· For this purpose, NJJM undertook pilot projects in villages of 5 states – Uttarakhand, Rajasthan,
Gujarat, Maharashtra & Himachal Pradesh.
2. Solar Physicists from ARIES institute in Uttarakhand have developed a new Algorithm called
“CIISCO” for detecting & tracking the accelerating solar eruption, which will be deployed in
ISRO’s ___________ mission.
1) Shukrayaan-I
2) Mangalyaan-2
3) Gaganyaan
4) Aditya-L1
5) Chandrayaan-3
Answer- 4) Aditya-L1
Explanation:
Solar Physicists of ARIES (Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences), Nainital,
Uttarakhand have developed a New Algorithm called ‘CIISCO’ (CMEs Identification in Inner Solar
Corona) for detecting & tracking the accelerating solar eruption in the lower/inner corona of the Sun.
· The ‘CIISCO’ will be used in ISRO’s Aditya-L1 Mission.
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· Aditya-L1 Mission is India’s 1st mission to study the Sun, which is expected to be launched in 2022.
3. Which is the 1st country in the World to introduce COVID-19 vaccine for animals called
“Carnivac-Cov”?
1) India
2) Germany
3) USA
4) China
5) Russia
Answer- 5) Russia
Explanation:
Russia has registered the world’s first vaccine for animals Carnivac-Cov against COVID-19. Russia
already has three coronavirus vaccines for humans, Sputnik, EpiVacCorona and CoviVac.
4. __________ developed the World’s 1st MEMS based Micro-Sensor, ________ for Explosive Trace
Detection.
1) IIT Delhi, TMapS
2) IIT Madras, NanoSniffer
3) IIT Madras, TMapS
4) IIT Bombay, NanoSniffer
5) IIT Bombay, TMapSniffer
Answer- 4) IIT Bombay, NanoSniffer
Explanation:
Education Minister, Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ launched ‘NanoSniffer’ – World’s 1st Micro-sensor (or
MEMS, Micro-Electro Mechanical Systems) based Explosive Trace Detector (ETD) developed by
NanoSniff Technologies, an IIT Bombay incubated Startup.
5. Which country (in Apr’21) sent a 3-member crew to the International Space Station (ISS) in its
Soyuz MS-18 spaceflight?
1) China
2) Japan
3) Russia
4) Israel
5) South Korea
Answer- 3) Russia
Explanation:
Russia’s Soyuz MS-18 Yu. A. Gagarin Rocket (named after Yuri Gagarin the 1st human being to travel to
space) successfully launched a 3-member crew (2 Russian Cosmonauts & 1 American Astronaut) to the
International Space Station (ISS). The rocket was launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan.
6. Which Space agency is planning to launch the World’s 1st all-civilian Earth Orbiter Mission,
“Inspiration4”?
1) NASA
2) European Space Agency
3) SpaceX
4) Roscosmos
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5) ISRO
Answer- 3) SpaceX
Explanation:
SpaceX announced the 4-member crew for the World’s 1st all-civilian Earth Orbiter Mission,
“Inspiration4”. Chris Sembroski, Dr. Sian Proctor, Jared Isaacman and Hayley Arceneaux were the 1st
batch of civilians aboard the Dragon spacecraft to be launched into orbit by SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket by
September 15, 2021.
7. Which country constructed a 5G Signal base at the World’s Highest Radar Station, “Ganbala
radar station”?
1) India
2) China
3) Pakistan
4) Russia
5) USA
Answer- 2) China
Explanation:
China opened its 5G Signal base at the World’s Highest Radar Station, “Ganbala radar station” which is
located at a height of 5,374 meters, in the remote Himalayas of China’s Tibet autonomous region.
• Stable high-speed 5G connectivity can be accessed by Soldiers of Chinese army, which will help
them to be in-touch with the global information society.
8. Which country bilaterally collaborated with India (in Apr’21) for conducting scientific
research projects in 9 different fields?
1) Australia
2) Japan
3) South Korea
4) Bangladesh
5) Sri Lanka
Answer- 5) Sri Lanka
Explanation:
The Government of India and Sri Lanka have decided to provide bilateral support with the two
countries’ scientists for the joint research on 9 projects and 3 workshops in various fields.
· The call for proposals was a result of 2008 intergovernmental cooperation in science and technology
between India and Sri Lanka.
9. Which country is planning to send a rover named “Rashid” to the moon by 2022?
1) Turkey
2) Israel
3) UAE
4) Afghanistan
5) Saudi Arabia
Answer- 3) UAE
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Explanation:
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Space Centre is planning to send its rover ‘Rashid’ to the moon on an
unmanned spacecraft by 2022. The rover will be deployed on the Moon using Japan based ispace
company’s Lunar lander, which will be launched into space aboard through a SpaceX rocket.
10. Which space organisation is planning to land 1st Women on the Surface of Moon by 2024 in
its ‘Artemis’ space mission?
1) ISRO
2) JAXA
3) SpaceX
4) Roscosmos
5) NASA
Answer- 5) NASA
Explanation:
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) aims to land the first woman and first
person of colour to the surface of the Moon by 2024 as a part of its international spaceflight programme,
‘Artemis’ & it will create sustainable missions to the earth’s natural satellite by 2028.
11. Which country recently (in Apr’21) launched IR-6 Uranium Enrichment centrifuges?
1) North Korea
2) Kazakhstan
3) Armenia
4) Iran
5) Yeman
Answer- 4) Iran
Explanation:
Iran launched IR-6 Uranium Enrichment centrifuges in Natanz as a part of its National Day of Nuclear
Technology (10th April 2021) event held in Tehran and other nuclear sites of Iran.
Under the joint comprehensive plan of action (JCPOA) – 2015 nuclear agreement, Iran is restricted to
enriching uranium.
12. In April 2021, the 1st unit of India’s Indigenous ALH (Advanced Light Helicopter) Mk-III
Aircraft, INAS 323, built by ___________ was commissioned into __________.
1) Defence Research & Development Organisation, INS Hansa
2) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, INS Rajali
3) Defence Research & Development Organisation, INS Rajali
4) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, INS Hansa
5) Defence Research & Development Organisation, INS Dega
Answer- 4) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, INS Hansa
Explanation:
On April 19, 2021, Indian Naval Air Squadron (INAS) 323, the 1st Unit of the Indigenously built ALH
(Advanced Light Helicopter) Mk-III Aircraft was commissioned into the Indian Navy at INS Hansa, Goa.
• The ALHs are designed and developed Indigenously by the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).
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13. Which Space organisation was the 1st to land a helicopter called ‘Ingenuity’ on the Martian
surface?
1) ISRO
2) JAXA
3) SpaceX
4) Roscosmos
5) NASA
Answer- 5) NASA
Explanation:
On 19th April 2021, the ‘Ingenuity’, the experimental Mars helicopter of the National Aeronautics and
Space Administration (NASA) became the first helicopter to take powered, controlled flight on another
planet(Mars).
14. Where did Indian Scientists conduct a Scientific expedition to deploy 4-autonomous Ocean
Observing DWS wave drifters?
1) Indian Ocean Region
2) Siberia
3) Antarctica
4) Arctic
5) Pacific Ocean
Answer- 3) Antarctica
Explanation:
The 40th Indian Scientific Expedition to Antarctica (40-ISEA) hosted by the Ministry of Earth Sciences
successfully returned to Cape Town, South Africa.
• The 40-ISEA was on board the MV Vasiliy Golovnin, a chartered ice-class vessel to deploy 4-
autonomous Ocean Observing DWS (Directional Wave Spectra) wave drifters.
15. Name the Super-earth planet that was recently (in Apr’21) discovered.
1) GJ 1214 b
2) K2-141 b
3) GJ 740
4) K2-155 d
5) G 9-40 b
Answer- 3) GJ 740
Explanation:
A student of the Canary Islands’ Instituto de Astrofisica de Canarias discovered a new super-earth 36
light-years from Earth called “GJ 740” which is orbiting a red dwarf star. It takes 2 days, 9 hours, and 30
minutes to roundabout around the dwarf star.
16. ____________ is planning to launch its own Space Station by __________.
1) USA, 2025
2) Russia, 2030
3) China, 2025
4) USA, 2030
5) Russia, 2025
Answer- 5) Russia, 2025
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Explanation:
Roscosmos, the Space Agency of Russia is set to launch its own Space Station in 2025. The space module
is being assembled by the Energia corporation with the cost estimation of 5 billion USD.
17. Which country recently (in Apr’21) sent 4-astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS)
in the Crew-2 mission?
1) Russia
2) India
3) China
4) USA
5) Japan
Answer- 4) USA
Explanation:
On 23rd April 2021, SpaceX through its Falcon 9 rocket sent 4-astronauts to the International Space
Station (ISS) on a NASA commercial crew mission, “Crew-2 mission” from the Kennedy Space Center in
Florida, USA.
• The Mission includes the 1st representative from Europe, Thomas Pesquet of France.
• NASA also launched the Spatial Heterodyne Interferometric Emission Line Dynamics Spectrometer
(SHIELDS) mission.
18. Which organisation developed the SpO2 oxygen delivery system for soldiers affected by
COVID-19 and serving in high altitude regions?
1) ICMR
2) CSIR
3) IOCL
4) DRDO
5) ONGC
Answer- 4) DRDO
Explanation:
A SpO2 (Blood Oxygen Saturation) based supplemental oxygen delivery system for soldiers serving in
extremely high altitude areas & COVID-19 patients has been developed by Defence Bioengineering and
ElectroMedical Laboratory (DEBEL) located in Bengaluru. It operates under Defence Research and
Development Organisation(DRDO).
19. Which country is planning to land its 1st Mars Rover ‘Zhurong’ on the surface of Mars by May
2021?
1) Japan
2) South Korea
3) Israel
4) China
5) USA
Answer- 4) China
Explanation:
China has named its 1st Mars rover as Zhurong after a traditional fire god. The name signifies igniting
the flame of Planetary Explorations of China.
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Zhurong is on board the Tianwen-1 Space probe and planned to land on the martian surface by May
2021.
20. Which organisation (in Apr’21) developed the Single Crystal blades technology for helicopter
engine application that can withstand high temperatures?
1) Indian Space Research Organisation
2) Defence Research and Development Organisation
3) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
4) Bharat Electronics
5) Ordnance Factory Board
Answer- 2) Defence Research and Development Organisation
Explanation:
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed Single Crystal blades
technology for helicopter engine application. Using this technology, it has produced 60 blades and
supplied them to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).
• The technology will help in the production of blades that are capable of withstanding high
temperatures of operation.
21. In April 2021, OneWeb launched 36 Low Earth Orbiter communication satellites from which
country?
1) India
2) France
3) Japan
4) USA
5) Russia
Answer- 5) Russia
Explanation:
The 36 satellites of OneWeb, a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite communications operator were launched
into orbit by an Arianespace Soyuz Rocket from Vostochny Cosmodrome in Russia.
About One Web:
CEO – Neil Masterson
Executive Chairman – Sunil Bharti Mittal
Headquarters – London, United Kingdom
22. Which country recently (in Apr’21) launched its Spy Satellite ‘NROL-82’ into space?
1) China
2) France
3) Japan
4) USA
5) Russia
Answer- 4) USA
Explanation:
The United States (US) spy satellite, NROL-82 launched into space from Vandenberg Air Force Base,
California. The United Launch Alliance(ULA) Delta IV Heavy carried the NROL-82 satellite for the
National Reconnaissance Office(NRO).
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23. Where did ISRO establish a community service centre ‘Aditya-L1 Support Cell (AL1SC)’ for
integrating information from Aditya-L1, India’s 1st Solar Mission?
1) Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES)
2) U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC)
3) Space Applications Centre (SAC)
4) Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC)
5) Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC)
Answer- 1) Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES)
Explanation:
The Aditya-L1 Support Cell (AL1SC), the Community service centre, was established at the Aryabhatta
Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES) transit campus in Haldwani, Uttarakhand, as a part
of the efforts of Indian Researchers to create a skilled community of solar scientists to bring & Store the
data from the Aditya L1, the first Solar Mission of India.
24. Where was the foundation stone laid for the Integrated Solar Dryer and Pyrolysis Pilot Plant
under ‘Pyrasol’ an Indo-German Project?
1) Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
2) Kochi, Kerala
3) Bangalore, Karnataka
4) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
5) Pune, Maharashtra
Answer- 4) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
Dr K J Sreeram, Director of Council of Scientific & Industrial Research-Central Leather Research Institute
(CSIR-CLRI) laid the foundation Stone of the Integrated Solar Dryer and Pyrolysis Pilot Plant in CSIR-
CLRI, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
The project was allocated to CSIR-CLRI under the Indo-German Project titled ‘Pyrasol’.
25. ___________ successfully conducted the maiden trail of the Short Range Air-to-Air Missile
‘Python-5’ at __________.
1) DRDO, Rajasthan
2) DRDO, Goa
3) ISRO, Goa
4) HAL, Goa
5) ISRO, Rajasthan
Answer- 2) DRDO, Goa
Explanation:
Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) successfully conducted the Maiden trial of 5th
Generation Python-5 Short Range Air-to-Air Missile (AAM) in Goa. The missile would add to the air-to-
air combat capability of India’s Indigenous LCA Tejas (Light Combat Aircraft).
• Python-5 is the 2nd Air-to-Air Missile of Israel origin to be integrated on Tejas Aircraft.
26. With which supercomputer manufacturer did the UK's Met Office sign an agreement to
develop the World’s Fastest Supercomputer by 2022?
1) IBM
2) Cray
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3) Nvidia
4) Dell
5) Microsoft
Answer- 5) Microsoft
Explanation:
Microsoft and the United Kingdom(UK)’s Met Office are collaborating to build the world’s most powerful
weather and climate forecasting supercomputer in the UK. It is likely to be operational in 2022.
The Met Office has signed an agreement with Microsoft for the provision of a leading supercomputing
capability to enhance weather and climate forecasting.
27. Which country recently (in Apr’21) launched ‘Tianhe’ the core module of “Tiangong Space
Station” along with ‘NEO-01’ a Space debris cleaning robot?
1) China
2) Japan
3) South Korea
4) Israel
5) Russia
Answer- 1) China
Explanation:
China National Space Administration (CNSA) launched the Core Module named ‘Tianhe or Heavenly
Harmony’ for its new permanent space station called ‘Tiangong Space Station’.
i.Along with the Tianhe Module, ‘NEO-01’, a robot prototype for cleaning space debris in Low Earth
Orbit was also launched. The robot is designed by Origin Space, a Chinese Space Mining Company.
ii.At present, the only current space station in orbit is the International Space Station (ISS), which is set
to be retired after 2024.
SPORTS
1. Which country topped the medal tally in the 2021 ISSF Shooting World Cup that was held in
New Delhi?
1) USA
2) Italy
3) India
4) France
5) Spain
Answer- 3) India
Explanation:
The 2021 ISSF World Cup took place at Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Ranges, New Delhi from March 18-29,
2021. India topped the Medals Tally with 30 Medals (15 Gold, 9 Silver, 6 Bronze), while USA Grabbed the
2nd place with 8 Medals & Italy took the 3rd place with 4 Medals.
· It is India’s 6 consecutive No.1 Finish at the ISSF championships in the rifle/pistol events.
2. Who won the Gold medal in the 2021 ISSF World Cup in the Women’s 25m Pistol event?
1) Chinki Yadav
2) Rahi Sarnobat
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3) Manu Bhaker
4) Yashaswini Singh Deswal
5) Manisha Keer
Answer- 1) Chinki Yadav
Explanation:
The 2021 ISSF World Cup,
· Yashaswini Singh Deswal (World No.1 in 10m Air Pistol Women) won the Gold medal in the
Women’s 10m Air Pistol event.
· Chinki Yadav (World No.1 in 25m Pistol Women) won the Golden in the Women’s 25m Pistol event.
3. FIFA announced the 9 host cities & 10 stadiums for the 2023 Women’s Football World Cup.
Which are the countries that jointly-host the event?
1) USA & Canada
2) Australia & New Zealand
3) India & Sri Lanka
4) Argentina & Uruguay
5) Belgium & Netherlands
Answer- 2) Australia & New Zealand
Explanation:
FIFA has announced the 9 host cities & 10 stadiums for the 2023 Women’s Football World Cup spread
across Australia & New Zealand.
· For the 1st time in the history of FIFA Women’s tournament, 32 teams will be participating in the
2023 World Cup (Previously, only 24 teams).
4. Who is the only Indian Women’s Discus thrower to qualify for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games?
1) Deepika Kumari
2) Kamalpreet Kaur
3) Apurvi Chandela
4) Lovlina Borgohain
5) Simranjit Kaur
Answer- 2) Kamalpreet Kaur
Explanation:
Kamalpreet Kaur, the only Indian Women’s Discus thrower qualified for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games,
by setting a new national record of 65.06 meters at the 24th Federation cup Senior Athletics
Championships held in Patiala, Punjab.
5. Which city will host the International Boxing Association’s (AIBA) 2023 Men’s Boxing World
Championship for the 1st time?
1) Yekaterinburg, Russia
2) Tashkent, Uzbekistan
3) Belgrade, Serbia
4) Budva, Montenegro
5) Tirana, Albania
Answer- 2) Tashkent, Uzbekistan
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Explanation:
The International Boxing Association (AIBA) announced Tashkent, the capital city of Uzbekistan as the
host city for 2023 Men’s Boxing World Championship for the first time. The biennial event is the highest
event in the sport of Boxing.
· The 2019 World Boxing Championship was conducted in Yekaterinburg, Russia.
About International Boxing Association (AIBA):
President – Umar Kremlev
Headquarters – Lausanne, Switzerland
Founded – 1946
6. Who won the 2021 Miami Open Men’s Single title?
1) Hubert Hurkacz
2) Daniil Medvedev
3) Jannik Sinner
4) Daniel Evans
5) Neal Skupski
Answer- 1) Hubert Hurkacz
Explanation:
The 2021 Miami Open took place in Miami, USA from 22nd March – 4th April 2021.
It is a Hard Court Tournament.
Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz won the 2021 Miami Open Men’s Single title.
7. Who won the 2021 Miami Open Women’s Single title?
1) Simona Halep
2) Naomi Osaka
3) Bianca Andreescu
4) Ashleigh Barty
5) Luisa Stefani
Answer- 4) Ashleigh Barty
Explanation:
The 2021 Miami Open took place in Miami, USA from 22nd March – 4th April 2021.
It is a Hard Court Tournament.
Australia’s Ashleigh Barty won the Miami Open 2021 Women’s Single Title.
8. As of April 2021, Indian Captain Virat Kohli is ICC’s No.1 batsman in ODI format, while Team
India is ranked at 8th Spot in the ICC World Cup (WC) Super League Standings. How many teams
from the Super league standings will automatically get qualified for 2023’s Cricket World Cup?
1) Top 5 Teams
2) Top 10 Teams
3) Top 8 Teams
4) Top 6 Teams
5) Top 3 Teams
Answer- 3) Top 8 Teams
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Explanation:
After the 2021 England vs India 3-match ODI series in March, 2021, Indian Skipper Virat Kohli regained
the No.1 Spot in the ICC ODI Men’s Batsman Rankings. While, India is ranked at 8th Spot in the ICC
World Cup (WC) Super League Standings.
· Countries in the top 8 spots of the ICC WC Super League Standings will automatically qualify for the
2023 ICC Cricket World Cup.
9. Who is the 1st Indian Women Sailor to qualify for an Olympics Sailing event?
1) Nethra Kumanan
2) Bhavani Devi
3) Lovlina Borgohain
4) Chinki Yadav
5) Elavenil Valarivan
Answer- 1) Nethra Kumanan
Explanation:
Nethra Kumanan became the 1st Indian woman sailor to qualify for the Olympics under the laser radial
category.
· Along with her, 3 others were qualified in Sailing related events in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics –
Vishnu Saravanan (Laser Standard) and the pair of Ganapathy Chengappa and Varun Thakkar (49er
Class).
10. Who won the Polgar Challenge during the Julius Baer Challengers Chess Tour in April 2021?
1) Nihal Sarin
2) Raunak Sadhwani
3) Praggnanandhaa
4) G Akash
5) Viswanathan Anand
Answer- 3) Praggnanandhaa
Explanation:
· Indian Grand Master, R. Praggnanandhaa won the Polgar Challenge.
· Polgar Challenge is part of the Julius Baer Challengers Chess Tour.
11. In April 2021, ICC banned Heath Streak from all forms of cricket for 8 years. Which country
did he represent?
1) Zimbabwe
2) New Zealand
3) West Indies
4) South Africa
5) Ireland
Answer- 1) Zimbabwe
Explanation:
The International Cricket Council (ICC) banned former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak for 8-years from
all forms of cricket for breaching the ICC Anti-Corruption Code, for leaking internal information about
the team.
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12. Where was the 34th edition of the Asian Wrestling Championships held?
1) Tashkent, Uzbekistan
2) Bangkok, Thailand
3) Almaty, Kazakhstan
4) Phnom Penh, Cambodia
5) New Delhi, India
Answer- 3) Almaty, Kazakhstan
Explanation:
India bagged 14 Medals (5 Gold, 3 Silver, 6 Bronze) in the 2021 Asian Wrestling Championships held at
Almaty, Kazakhstan from April 13-18, 2021. It is the 34th edition of the Asian Wrestling Championships.
• Iran & Kazakhstan both finished at the Top Position with 17 Medals each.
13. Who won Gold Medal in the Men’s 57 Kg Freestyle category during the 34th Asian Wrestling
Championships?
1) Deepak Punia
2) Bajrang Punia
3) Yogeshwar Dutt
4) Narsingh Yadav
5) Ravi Kumar Dahiya
Answer- 5) Ravi Kumar Dahiya
Explanation:
In the 34th edition of the Asian Wrestling Championships, India Won 5 Gold medals.
i.Sarita Mor won Gold medal in the Women’s 59 Kg Freestyle, She became the 1st Indian Woman to win
consecutive gold medals at the Asian Wrestling Championships.
ii.Ravi Kumar Dahiya bagged the Gold medal in the Men’s 57 Kg Freestyle retained his Asian
Championship Title.
14. Who won the 2021 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix?
1) Lewis Hamilton
2) Max Verstappen
3) Valtteri Bottas
4) Sergio Pérez
5) Fernando Alonso
Answer- 2) Max Verstappen
Explanation:
Red Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen (Netherlands) won the 2021 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix held at
Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari Circuit in Imola, Italy.
About Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA):
President – Jean Todt
Headquarters – Paris, France
15. In April 2021, ICC banned batsman Dilhara Lokuhettige for 8-years from all forms of cricket
for involvement in Match fixing. Which country did he represent?
1) Bangladesh
2) Afghanistan
3) Sri Lanka
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4) South Africa
5) West Indies
Answer- 3) Sri Lanka
Explanation:
The International Cricket Council(ICC) Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) has imposed an 8 year ban on 40-
years-old former Sri Lankan Cricketer Dilhara Lokuhettige from all forms of cricket for breaching the
ICC Anti-Corruption code by involving in Match fixing.
16. Which stadium will host the 2021 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup finals?
1) Eden Gardens
2) Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium
3) Wankhede Stadium
4) Narendra Modi Stadium
5) Arun Jaitley Stadium
Answer- 4) Narendra Modi Stadium
Explanation:
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has selected the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad
to host the finals of the 7th International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s T2O World Cup in November
2021.
17. In April 2021, Arjun Kalyan from _________ became the _________ GrandMaster of India.
1) Kerala, 72nd
2) Tamil Nadu, 68th
3) Kerala, 68th
4) Andhra Pradesh, 75th
5) Tamil Nadu, 75th
Answer- 2) Tamil Nadu, 68th
Explanation:
18-years old Arjun Kalyan from Tamil Nadu became India’s 68th Chess GrandMaster (GM) after winning
against Dragan Kosic of Montenegro in the 5th round of the ongoing GM Round Robin “Rujna Zora-3” in
Serbia.
• 1st GM from India was Viswanathan Anand
18. Which state along with Delhi will host the 4th Khelo India Youth Games 2021 which will be
held in multiple cities for the 1st time?
1) Assam
2) Haryana
3) Uttarakhand
4) Gujarat
5) Odisha
Answer- 2) Haryana
Explanation:
Haryana & Delhi will host the 4th edition of the Khelo India Youth Games 2021, which will be held from
21st November 2021 to 5th December 2021 at Panchkula, Ambala, Shahbad, Delhi and Chandigarh.
• This is the 1st time Khelo India Youth games are held in multiple cities.
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19. Who won the 2021 Monte-Carlo Masters Title?
1) Andrey Rublev
2) Stefanos Tsitsipas
3) Neal Skupski
4) Daniel Evans
5) Daniil Medvedev
Answer- 2) Stefanos Tsitsipas
Explanation:
Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece defeated Russia’s Andrey Rublev to win the 2021 Monte-Carlo Masters
Title, an ATP Masters 1000 title. It is his Maiden Masters 1000 Title.
20. Which country for the 1st time will host the ITTFs World Table Tennis Championship in
2021?
1) Busan, South Korea
2) Houston, USA
3) Durban, South Africa
4) Manaus, Brazil
5) Bhubaneswar, India
Answer- 2) Houston, USA
Explanation:
The International Table Tennis Federation(ITTF) has confirmed that the World Table Tennis
Championship 2021 will be held as per schedule from November 23 to 29 ,2021 in Houston, United
States of America(USA). This is the 1st time the USA will host the World Table Tennis Championship.
21. Who won the 2021 Barcelona Open?
1) Novak Djokovic
2) Rafael Nadal
3) Daniil Medvedev
4) Dominic Thiem
5) Stefanos Tsitsipa
Answer- 2) Rafael Nadal
Explanation:
Spain’s Rafael Nadal defeated Greece’s Stefanos Tsitsipas to win the 2021 Barcelona Open (68th
Edition). This is the 12th Barcelona Open Title for Rafael Nadal.
Barcelona Open is an annual tennis tournament for male professional players and is played on clay
courts.
22. ______________ topped the medal tally at AIBA Youth World Boxing Championships held in
_____________.
1) Russia; Kielce, Poland
2) Uzbekistan; Bhubaneswar, India
3) India; Bhubaneswar, India
4) Russia; Lausanne, Switzerland
5) India; Kielce, Poland
Answer- 5) India; Kielce, Poland
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Explanation:
India has bagged 11 Medals (8 Gold, 3 Bronze) at 2021 AIBA Youth Men’s and Women’s World Boxing
Championships held in Kielce, Poland from April 10-24, 2021.
• India topped the overall medals tally, it was followed by Russia & Uzbekistan.
• Indian Women’s team bagged 7 Gold medals and finished at No.1 Position in the Women’s section.
23. In April 2021, ICC banned cricketer Qadeer Ahmed Khan for 5-years for breaching ICCs anti-
corruption code. Which country does he represent?
1) Afghanistan
2) Pakistan
3) Zimbabwe
4) UAE
5) Bangladesh
Answer- 4) UAE
Explanation:
In April 2021, the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) banned the United Arab Emirates (UAE) cricketer
Qadeer Ahmed Khan for 5-years from all forms of cricket after he admitted to six breaches of ICCs anti-
corruption code.
24. _________ won Gold Medal in the Women’s 45 Kg Category in the 2020 Asian Weightlifting
Championships held at ____________.
1) Jhili Dalabehera, Beijing
2) Saikhom Mirabai Chanu, Tashkent
3) Saikhom Mirabai Chanu, Jakarta
4) Saikhom Mirabai Chanu, Beijing
5) Jhili Dalabehera, Tashkent
Answer- 5) Jhili Dalabehera, Tashkent
Explanation:
India won 2 medals (1 Gold, 1 Bronze) in the 2020 Asian Weightlifting Championships held at Tashkent,
Uzbekistan from April 16-25, 2021.
• Jhili Dalabehera clinched the Gold Medal in the Women’s 45 Kg Category.
• Saikhom Mirabai Chanu won the Bronze Medal in the women’s 49 Kg Category. Her lift of 119 Kg in
Clean & Jerk is a new World Record.
25. Who won individual recurve gold medals in the Archery World Cup Stage 1 in April, 2021?
1) Atanu Das
2) Deepika Kumari
3) Tarundeep Rai
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 2 & 3
Answer- 4) Both 1 & 2
Explanation:
Atanu Das and Deepika Kumari won the men and women individual recurve gold medals respectively in
the Archery World Cup Stage 1 in Guatemala on April 25,2021.
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BOOKS AND AUTHORS
1. Who authored the book, “Agriculture in India: Contemporary Challenges – in the Context of
Doubling Farmers Income”?
1) Mohan Kanda
2) M. Venkaiah Naidu
3) Amitav Ghosh
4) Samanth Subramanian
5) Narendra Singh Tomar
Answer- 1) Mohan Kanda
Explanation:
On 31st March 2021, M. Venkaiah Naidu, Vice President of India released the book titled “Agriculture in
India: Contemporary Challenges – in the Context of Doubling Farmers Income” authored by Dr. Mohan
Kanda, former Chief Secretary(CS) of Andhra Pradesh(AP).
2. In April 2021, Vice President Venkaiah Naidu released the book, “Suparipalana” the Telugu
version of “Echo T Calling: Towards People Centric Governance”. Who authored the book?
1) Prachand Praveer
2) R Gopalakrishnan
3) S K Joshi
4) Geeta M Narayan
5) R Narayanan
Answer- 3) S K Joshi
Explanation:
On 1st April 2021, M. Venkaiah Naidu, Vice President of India released the book “Suparipalana”
authored by Dr Shailendra Kumar Joshi (SK Joshi), the former Chief Secretary of Telangana.
· This is the Telugu translation of SK Joshi’s book “Echo T Calling: Towards People Centric
Governance”.
3. Who authored the book, “Wisdom For Start-ups From Grownups: Discovering Corporate
Ayurveda”?
1) Prachand Praveer
2) R Gopalakrishnan
3) R Narayanan
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 2 & 3
Answer- 5) Both 2 & 3
Explanation:
The book ‘Wisdom For Start-ups From Grownups: Discovering Corporate Ayurveda’ authored by
corporate leaders R Gopalakrishnan and R Narayanan was inspired by the Secrets of shinise, Japanese
companies dating back to the samurai era (long-lived companies in Japan).
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4. Who authored the Hindi book, “Abhinava Cinema” which was recently translated into English
as “Cinema Through Rasa: A Tryst with Masterpieces in the Light of Rasa Siddhanta”?
1) Prachand Praveer
2) R Gopalakrishnan
3) S K Joshi
4) Geeta M Narayan
5) R Narayanan
Answer- 1) Prachand Praveer
Explanation:
The book “Cinema Through Rasa: A Tryst with Masterpieces in the Light of Rasa Siddhanta” by Prachand
Praveer. This is the English translation of Prachand Praveer’s Hindi Book titled “Abhinava Cinema”.
5. Who authored the book, “Neelimarani – My Mother, My Hero”?
1) Achyuta Samanta
2) Mohammad Hamid Ansari
3)Dr. Chinta Anuradha
4) M. Venkaiah Naidu
5) Maneka Gandhi
Answer- 1) Dr.Achyuta Samanta
Explanation:
On 2nd April 2021, M. Venkaiah Naidu, Vice President of India released the book titled “Neelimarani –
My Mother, My Hero” authored by Dr. Achyuta Samanta, Member of Lok Sabha, at Raj Bhavan,
Bhubaneswar, Odisha. This is a biography of her late mother, Neelimarani Samanta.
6. Who authored the book “Exam Warriors”?
1) Narendra Modi
2) A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
3) Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
4) Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank'
5) Chetan Bhagat
Answer- 1) Narendra Modi
Explanation:
The new, revised & updated version of book “Exam Warriors” written by PM Narendra Modi was
released with many new mantras & range of engaging activities for students as well as parents and also
reaffirms the need to remain stress free before an exam.
7. The book “Akhtari: The Life and Music of Begum Akhtar” on the life of one of India’s greatest
singers, Begum Akhtar is set to be released. Begum Akhtar’s songs belong to which genre?
1) Indian Folk Music
2) Carnatic Music
3) Hindustani Classical Music
4) Punjabi Music
5) All the Above
Answer- 3) Hindustani Classical Music
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Explanation:
“Akhtari: The Life and Music of Begum Akhtar” a new book to remember about the life and singing
experience of great Indian Singer Begum Akhtar or Akhtari Bai Faizabadi. It was edited by Yatindra
Mishra.
· She is one of the greatest singers of Ghazal, Dadra, and Thumri genres of Hindustani classical music.
8. In April 2021, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, released the Hindi translation of the book
“Odisha Itihaas”. Who authored the book?
1) Dr Harekrushna Mahtab
2) Naveen Patnaik
3) Nandini Satpathy
4) Biju Patnaik
5) Janaki Ballabh Patnaik
Answer- 1) Dr Harekrushna Mahtab
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, released the Hindi translation of the book “Odisha Itihaas” authored by
Dr Harekrushna Mahtab. The book available in Odia and English was translated into Hindi by Shankarlal
Purohit.
9. Who authored the book, “India’s Power Elite: Class, Caste and a Cultural Revolution”?
1) Bina Agarwal
2) Nitin Anant Gokhale
3) Pulok Chatterji
4) Vinod Rai
5) Sanjaya Baru
Answer- 5) Sanjaya Baru
Explanation:
India’s famous political commentator, Sanjaya Baru, released his new book “India’s Power Elite: Class,
Caste and a Cultural Revolution”. The book discusses the socio-cultural changes that happened in India
after the 2014 General Elections.
Other Books by Sanjaya Baru:
• The Accidental Prime Minister: The Making and Unmaking of Manmohan Singh
• 1991: How P.V. Narasimha Rao Made History
10. Who authored the book, “Manohar Parrikar: Brilliant Mind, Simple Life”?
1) Bina Agarwal
2) Nitin Anant Gokhale
3) Nayantara Sahgal
4) Vinod Rai
5) Sanjaya Baru
Answer- 2) Nitin Anant Gokhale
Explanation:
Nitin Anant Gokhale authors his new book, ‘Manohar Parrikar: Brilliant Mind, Simple Life’ that discusses
Manohar Parrikar’s political journey & contribution to the country, from an IIT student to a social
worker and to India’s defence minister.
Other famous books by Nitin Anant Gokhale:
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• R.N. Kao: Gentleman Spymaster
• Securing India the Modi Way: Balakot, Anti Satellite Missile Test and More
11. Who authored the 4-books on the life of BR Ambedkar, which was released by PM Narendra
Modi in April 2021?
1) Smriti Irani
2) Amit Shah
3) Rohinton Mistry
4) Kishor Makwana
5) Sharad Pawar
Answer- 4) Kishor Makwana
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually participated in the Association of Indian Universities’ 95th
Annual Meet and National Seminar of Vice-Chancellors. On the occasion he released 4 books based on
Baba Saheb Bhimrao Ambedkar’s life, which were authored by Kishor Makwana.
12. Who authored the book, “Believe — What Life and Cricket Taught Me”?
1) AB de Villiers
2) Ravichandran Ashwin
3) Shane Watson
4) Suresh Raina
5) Ricky Ponting
Answer- 4) Suresh Raina
Explanation:
Suresh Raina penned his Memoir “Believe — What Life and Cricket Taught Me” Co-authored by Bharat
Sundaresan to be released by May, 2021.
· He is the first Indian batsman to hit a century in all three formats (Test, ODI, T20I) of international
cricket.
· Bharat Sundaresan was well known for his book, “The Dhoni Touch”.
13. Who authored the book, “Being Gandhi”?
1) Paro Anand
2) Amitav Ghosh
3) Khushwant Singh
4) Shobhaa De
5) Hugh Lupton
Answer- 1) Paro Anand
Explanation:
Paro Anand authored the book on Gandhi, titled “Being Gandhi”. Paro’s story captures the growing
relevance of Gandhi’s philosophy and the need to rethink it over the course of a decade and with the
plagues of social and political division.
14. Who authored the book, “The Christmas Pig”?
1) George R. R. Martin
2) David Crane
3) JK Rowling
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4) Patrick Rothfuss
5) J. R. R. Tolkien
Answer- 3) JK Rowling
Explanation:
JK Rowling, the British author who is well known for the Harry potter fantasy series set to release her
children’s novel called “The Christmas Pig”.
15. Who authored the book, “Wanderers, Kings, Merchants: The Story of India through its
Languages”?
1) Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
2) Anuja Chauhan
3) Peggy Mohan
4) Bama
5) C. S. Lakshmi
Answer- 3) Peggy Mohan
Explanation:
Peggy Mohan has authored a new book titled “Wanderers, Kings, Merchants: The Story of India through
its Languages”. The book explores the impacts of migration on Indians and Indian languages from
ancient times through the early history of South Asia.
• Other books by the author - ‘Jahajin’, ‘Walk in C-Minor’ and ‘The Youngest Suspect’.
16. Who authored the book, “The Cursed Inheritance”?
1) Shobhaa De
2) Sutapa Basu
3) Shashi Deshpande
4) Sagarika Ghose
5) Sunetra Gupta
Answer- 2) Sutapa Basu
Explanation:
Sutapa Basu the winner of JK Papers AutHER Awards 2020 has authored a new mystery novel titled
“The Cursed Inheritance”. The book contributes toward the importance of the conservation of heritage
through the stories.
She won the AutHER award for Best Fiction 2020 for her book “The Curse of Nader Shah”.
Other books:
• Padmavati: The Queen Tells Her Own Story
• The Legend of Genghis Khan: Untold Story of the Conqueror
• Dangle
• Out of the Blue: Stories with a Twist
17. Who authored the book, “The Living Mountain: A Fable for Our Times”?
1) Vikram Seth
2) Salman Rushdie
3) Khushwant Singh
4) Ruskin Bond
5) Amitav Ghosh
Answer- 5) Amitav Ghosh
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Explanation:
Noted Indian writer Amitav Ghosh has authored a new book titled “The Living Mountain: A Fable for Our
Times”.
Other Famous Books by Amitav Ghosh - Shadow lines, The Glass Place, The Hunger Tide, River of Smoke,
Flood of Fire
18. Who edited the book, “Interpreting Politics: Situated Knowledge, India, and the Rudolph
Legacy”?
1) John Echeverri-Gent
2) Susanne Rudolph
3) Kamal Sadiq
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 1 & 3
Answer- 5) Both 1 & 3
Explanation:
The new book titled “Interpreting Politics: Situated Knowledge, India, and the Rudolph Legacy” pays
tribute to the Padma Bhushan award winners Lloyd and Susanne Rudolph who elaborated the seminal
insights about Indian politics.
The book was edited by John Echeverri-Gent and Kamal Sadiq.
OBITUARY
1. In March 2021, Didier Ratsiraka, former President of __________ passed away.
1) Tanzania
2) Seychelles
3) Mozambique
4) South Africa
5) Madagascar
Answer- 5) Madagascar
Explanation:
On 28th March 2021, Madagascar’s Former president Didier Ratsiraka nicknamed “Red Admiral” passed
away at the age of 84 in Antananarivo, Madagascar. He was born on 4th November 1936 in Vatomandry,
Madagascar.
2. In March 2021, Writer & Director Sagar Sarhadi passed away at the age of 87. In which
language were his stories written?
1) Hindi
2) Urdu
3) Gujarati
4) Punjabi
5) Tamil
Answer- 2) Urdu
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Explanation:
On 22nd March 2021, The noted writer and director Sagar Sarhadi passed away at the age of 87 at his
residence in Mumbai, Maharashtra. He started his career as a writer with Urdu Short stories and later
became an Urdu playwright.
3. Lieutenant General Walter Anthony Gustavo ‘Wag’ Pinto, passed away in March 2021. What
was the award received by him for his valour in the 1971 India-Pakistan war?
1) Uttam Yudh Seva Medal
2) Yudh Seva Medal
3) Kirti Chakra
4) Param Vishisht Seva Medal
5) Ati Vishisht Seva Medal
Answer- 4) Param Vishisht Seva Medal
Explanation:
On 25th March 2021, Lieutenant General Walter Anthony Gustavo ‘Wag’ Pinto (Retd), popularly known
as “Victor of Basantarr” passed away at the age of 97 in Pune, Maharashtra.
· He received the Param Vishisht Seva Medal (PVSM) for his valour in the 1971 war.
4. In March 2021, Anil Dharker, founder of ______________ passed away at the age of 74.
1) Mathrubhumi International Festival of Letters
2) Pune International Literary Festival
3) Goa Arts and Literature Festival
4) Mumbai International Literary Festival
5) Hyderabad Literary Festival
Answer- 4) Mumbai International Literary Festival
Explanation:
Anil Dharker, a notable journalist and writer from Mumbai, Maharashtra passed away at 74. He was also
the founder and director of the Mumbai International Literary Festival which was held in November
every year and also the founder and director of Literature Live.
5. In April 2021, Former ____________, KC Chakrabarty passed away.
1) Chairman of Niti Aayog
2) Deputy Governor of RBI
3) Chairman of NABARD
4) Finance Secretary
5) Chairman of SEBI
Answer- 2) Deputy Governor of RBI
Explanation:
Kamalesh Chandra Chakrabarty (KC Chakrabarty), the former Deputy Governor of Reserve Bank of India
(RBI) passed away at the age of 68 in his residence in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
• He served as the deputy governor of RBI from 15th June 2009 to 25th April 2014.
6. In April 2021, Isamu Akasaki from Japan, a Nobel Prize winner in Physics passed away. For
which invention he was awarded the Nobel Prize in 2014?
1) Theoretical Discoveries in Physical Cosmology
2) Energy Efficient Blue LED
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3) Gravitational Waves Observatory “LIGO”
4) Discovery of a supermassive compact object at the centre of our galaxy
5) Discovery on Black Hole formation under the general Theory of Relativity
Answer- 2) Energy Efficient Blue LED
Explanation:
On 1st April 2021, Isamu Akasaki, one of the winners of the 2014 Nobel Prize in Physics passed away at
the age of 92 in Nagoya, Japan. He won the Nobel prize for the invention of the world’s first efficient blue
LED (Light Emitting Diode).
7. India’s 1st Union Minister of Environment, Digvijaysinh Zala, passed away in April 2021. From
which state did he hail from?
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Jharkhand
3) West Bengal
4) Rajasthan
5) Gujarat
Answer- 5) Gujarat
Explanation:
Digvijaysinh Zala, India’s first Union Minister of Environment and Member of the Legislative
Assembly(MLA) from Wankaner, Gujarat passed away at the age of 88 in Morbi, Gujarat.
He served as Environment Minister from 1982 to 1984.
He authored the book “The Eco-vote: Peoples’ Representatives and Global Environment”.
8. India’s renowned ___________, Padma Shri Fatima Rafiq Zakaria passed away at the age of 85.
1) Musician
2) Carnatic Singer
3) Educationalist
4) Pianist
5) Environmentalist
Answer- 3) Educationalist
Explanation:
On 6th April 2021, renowned educationist and journalist, Padma Shri Fatima Rafiq Zakaria passed away
at the age of 85.
She was honoured with Padma Shri in 2006 for her contribution to Literature and Education.
9. In April 2021, Prince Philip passed away at the age of 99. He was the Prince of Which country?
1) Norway
2) Belgium
3) Denmark
4) England
5) Netherlands
Answer- 4) England
Explanation:
On 9th April 2021, Britain’s Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, the
longest-serving royal consort in the history of British passed away at the age of 99 in Windsor Castle,
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London, United Kingdom. He was born as the Prince of Greece and Denmark on 10th June 1921 in
Greece.
10. Former National Coach of India & Dronacharya awardee, Sanjay Chakraverty passed away in
April 2021. In which sport did he train athletes?
1) Boxing
2) Swimming
3) Badminton
4) Fencing
5) Shooting
Answer- 5) Shooting
Explanation:
Sanjay Chakraverty, the former National Shooting coach of India & recipient of the Dronacharya Award,
passed away at the age of 79 in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
· He has trained many Indian shooters like Abhinav Bindra, Gagan Narang, Anjali Bhagwat and Suma
Shirur, Deepali Deshpande, Anuja Jung and Ayonika Paul.
11. In April 2021, Human Rights activist & Ramon Magsaysay Awardee, Ibn Abdur Rehman
passed away. Which country does he belong to?
1) India
2) Pakistan
3) Bangladesh
4) Afghanistan
5) Iran
Answer- 2) Pakistan
Explanation:
On 12th April 2021, Ibn Abdur Rehman (I A Rehman), the human rights icon of Pakistan and former
journalist, who was known as the “Titan of Human Rights” passed away at the age of 90 in Lahore,
Pakistan.
• He received the Ramon Magsaysay Award for Peace and Understanding in 2004.
12. 2020’s Padma Shri Awardee, Yogesh Praveen passed away in April 2021. In which field did he
receive Padma Shri?
1) Trade & Industry
2) Science & Engineering
3) Literature & Education
4) Public Affairs
5) Medicine
Answer- 3) Literature & Education
Explanation:
On 12th April 2021, a renowned author and an eminent historian Yogesh Praveen passed away. Because
of his immense knowledge about the history of Lucknow, Yogesh Praveen is known as the Encyclopedia
of Awadh and Lucknow history.
· He had also won a National Award for his book “Lucknow Nama”.
· He was honoured with Padma Shri in 2020.
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13. In August 2021, Asian Games Silver medal winner Balbir Singh Junior passed away. In which
sport did he represent India?
1) Chess
2) Hockey
3) Badminton
4) Cricket
5) Tennis
Answer- 2) Hockey
Explanation:
Former Indian Hockey legend Balbir Singh Junior passed away at the age of 88 due to heart failure in
Chandigarh. He was a member of the Indian Hockey team which won a silver medal at the 1958 Asian
games.
14. In April 2021, Former _____________ G.V.G. Krishnamurty passed away.
1) Chief Justice of India
2) UPSC Chairman
3) Election Commissioner
4) Attorney General of India
5) Finance Minister
Answer- 3) Election Commissioner
Explanation:
On 14th April 2021 Former Election Commissioner G.V.G. Krishnamurty passed away due to age related
ailments in New Delhi.
15. In April 2021, India’s renowned personality, Padma Shri Kakarla Subba Rao passed away. In
which field did he receive Padma Shri?
1) Medicine
2) Art
3) Literature
4) Public Affairs
5) Social Works
Answer- 1) Medicine
Explanation:
On 16th April 2021, one of the most eminent and renowned radiologist, Padma Shri Dr.Kakarla Subba
Rao passed away at Krishna Institute of Medical Science (KIMS),Secunderabad.He was 96.He was born
on 25th January 1925 in Krishna, Andhra Pradesh.
· He was awarded Padma Shri in the year 2000 for his contributions to the field of medicine.
16. In April 2021, veteran actor Padma Shri Vivekh passed away. Which state does he belong to?
1) Gujarat
2) Andhra Pradesh
3) Kerala
4) West Bengal
5) Tamil Nadu
Answer- 5) Tamil Nadu
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Explanation:
Veteran Tamil actor Padma Shri Vivekh passed away in Chennai following a cardiac arrest.
· He was awarded Padma shri by the Government of India in the year 2009 for his contribution to
the film industry
17. In April 2021, India’s 1st female cricket commentator Chandra Nayudu passed away. Which
of the following books was authored by her?
1) The cricket war
2) The Picador Book of Cricket
3) CK Nayudu: A Daughter Remembers
4) Beyond a Boundary
5) Cricket Drona
Answer- 3) CK Nayudu: A Daughter Remembers
Explanation:
India’s 1st female cricket commentator Chandra Nayudu passed away at the age of 88 years due to
prolonged illness, who had done his first commentary during a match between national champions
Bombay (now Mumbai) and MCC in Indore in 1977.
• She had penned a book titled ‘CK Nayudu: A Daughter Remembers’
18. In April 2021, Former Chief Minister of _______ Bhumidhar Barman passed away.
1) Nagaland
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Gujarat
4) Telangana
5) Assam
Answer- 5) Assam
Explanation:
On 18th April 2021, the former Chief Minister(CM) of Assam Bhumidhar Barman passed away in
Guwahati, Assam due to prolonged illness.
19. In April 2021, former Union Minister Bachi Singh Rawat passed away. What was the portfolio
held by him during his ministership?
1) Minister of State for Commerce and Industry
2) Minister of State for Science and Technology
3) Minister of Coal
4) Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs
5) Minister of Civil Aviation
Answer- 2) Minister of State for Science and Technology
Explanation:
On 18th April 2021, former Union Minister Bachi Singh Rawat passed away at AIIMS, Rishikesh after
suffering breathing problems.
• He served as the Union Minister of state for science and technology in the Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Government between 1999-2004.
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20. In April 2021, Padma Shri awardee, writer G Venkatasubbaiah passed away. Which state does
he belong to?
1) Karnataka
2) Tamil Nadu
3) West Bengal
4) Telangana
5) Kerala
Answer- 1) Karnataka
Explanation:
On 19th April 2021, a well-known Kannada writer Padma G Venkatasubbaiah passed away following a
renal problem.
• He was popularly known as a ‘Walking Encyclopedia of Kannada language and culture’.
• He was awarded Padma Shri in 2017 for his contribution to literature and education.
21. In April 2021, Marathi director Sumitra Bhave passed away. For which of her films, she was
awarded the prestigious President Golden Lotus National award?
1) Astu
2) Devrai
3) Kaasav
4) Doghi
5) Nital
Answer- 3) Kaasav
Explanation:
A 78- years-old Marathi director, producer and screenwriter Sumitra Bhave passed away due to age
related ailments in Pune, Maharashtra.
• In 2016 Sumitra Bhave’s feature film “Kaasav'' won the prestigious President Golden Lotus National
award.
22. In April 2021, Charles Geschke the developer of _____ passed away.
1) Radio Antenna
2) Anti-virus
3) Photoshop
4) PDF
5) Dynamite
Answer- 4) PDF
Explanation:
Computer Scientist, Charles Geschke, the co-founder of Adobe, who developed Portable Document
Format(PDF) passed away in April 2021 in the USA.
23. In April 2021, former Indian Olympian Ahmed Hussain Lala passed away. In which sport did
he represent India in Olympics?
1) Cricket
2) Hockey
3) Shooting
4) Boxing
5) Football
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Answer- 5) Football
Explanation:
Former Indian footballer and Olympian Ahmed Hussain Lala passed away in Bengaluru due to covid-19.
• Ahmed Hussain represented the Indian Football team which secured fourth place in 1956
Melbourne Olympics and 1958 Asian Games.
24. In April 2021, Padma Vibhushan awardee, Maidavolu Narasimham passed away. What was
the Govt. position previously held by him?
1) Cabinet Secretary
2) Finance Minister
3) Chief Justice of India
4) RBI Governor
5) President of India
Answer- 4) RBI Governor
Explanation:
Former RBI Governor, Padma Vibhushan awardee, Maidavolu Narasimham passed away at Hyderabad
due to Covid-19. He is known as “The Father of Banking sector reforms in India”.
He headed the committee that recommended the implementation of Securitisation and Reconstruction
of financial assets and Enforcement of Security Interest(SARFAESI) act ,2002.
25. In April 2021, President Idriss Deby Itno was killed by rebels. He is the President of Which
country?
1) Democratic Republic of the Congo
2) Comoros
3) Republic of Chad
4) Rwanda
5) Central African Republic
Answer- 3) Republic of Chad
Explanation:
Republic of Chad’s President Idriss Deby Itno, who was re-elected as the President for the 6th term,
passed away at the age of 68. He was killed in the battle against the rebels from Libya a day after
winning the 2021 Presidential election.
26. In April 2021, Padma Bhushan awardee Shankha Ghosh passed away. In which field he was
awarded Padma Bhushan?
1) Art
2) Science & Technology
3) Medicine
4) Public Affairs
5) Literature
Answer- 5) Literature
Explanation:
Bengali poet and Padma Bhushan awardee Shankha Ghosh passed away in Kolkata, West Bengal.
He won the prestigious Jnanpith award in 2016.
Shankha Ghosh was awarded Padma Bhushan in 2011 for his contribution to literature.
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27. In April 2021, Padma Vibhushan awardee Maulana Wahiduddin Khan passed away. For which
field he was honoured with Padma Vibhushan in 2021?
1) Public Affairs
2) Archaeology
3) Spiritualism
4) Medicine
5) Art
Answer- 3) Spiritualism
Explanation:
Islamic scholar Maulana Wahiduddin Khan, the recipient of both Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan
has passed away at the age of 96 in New Delhi.
Padma Vibhushan for spiritualism in 2021.
28. In April 2021, Suhas Kulkarni, India’s renowned ___________ player passed away.
1) Football
2) Badminton
3) Table Tennis
4) Hockey
5) Volleyball
Answer- 3) Table Tennis
Explanation:
Suhas Kulkarni, India’s renowned former international table tennis(TT) player(Paddler) passed away at
the age of 68 near Thane, Maharashtra. He passed away due to COVID-19 complications.
29. In April 2021, Former Vice-President of ___________ Walter Mondale passed away.
1) Belgium
2) Australia
3) Germany
4) USA
5) New Zealand
Answer- 4) USA
Explanation:
Former United States(US) politician and lawyer Walter Mondale passed away at the age of 93. He served
as the 42nd Vice President of the United States.
30. In April 2021, Padma Bhushan awardee, Rajan Mishra passed away. What was his profession?
1) Kathakali Dancer
2) Director
3) Nuclear Scientist
4) Painter
5) Classical Singer
Answer- 5) Classical Singer
Explanation:
On 26 April 2021, the classical singer, Rajan Mishra, passed away in Delhi due to COVID-19. He received
the Padma Bhushan award in the field of art in 2007.
He was a well-known classical singer for his Banaras style of singing.
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31. In April 2021, Padma Bhushan awardee, Krishnamurthy Santhanam passed away. In which
field he was awarded Padma Bhushan?
1) Science & Engineering
2) Medicine
3) Literature & Education
4) Art
5) Social Work
Answer- 1) Science & Engineering
Explanation:
Veteran Indian nuclear scientist and Padma Bhushan awardee Krishnamurthy Santhanam passed away.
• He was the field director of DRDO during the Pokhran- II nuclear test.
• He was awarded Padma Bhushan in 1999 for his contribution to the field of Science & Engineering.
32. In April 2021, Famous writer & Padma Shri awardee Manzoor Ahthesham passed away. He
was a famous writer in which language?
1) English
2) Urdu
3) Bengali
4) Telugu
5) Hindi
Answer- 5) Hindi
Explanation:
On 26th April 2021, noted Hindi writer and Padma Shri awardee Manzoor Ahthesham passed away at
the age of 73.
33. Famous Swimmer & Olympic Gold Medalist John Konrads passed away in April 2021. Which
country does he belong to?
1) USA
2) Australia
3) Brazil
4) Canada
5) England
Answer- 2) Australia
Explanation:
Australian Swimmer and Olympic gold medalist John Konrads passed away at the age of 78 in Sydney,
Australia.
• He won the 1500-meter freestyle gold and 2 bronze medals at the 1960 Summer Olympics held in
Rome.
34. In April 2021, Former Education Minister of _________, Mewalal Chaudhry passed away.
1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Gujarat
3) Tripura
4) Assam
5) Bihar
Answer- 5) Bihar
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Explanation:
Mewalal Chaudhry, Member of Legislative assembly(MLA) and the former Education Minister of Bihar
passed away at the age of 68 due to COVID-19 in Patna, Bihar.
35. In April 2021, Famous poet & Padma Shri awardee Dadudan Gadhavi passed away. He
belongs to which state?
1) West Bengal
2) Maharashtra
3) Bihar
4) Rajasthan
5) Gujarat
Answer- 5) Gujarat
Explanation:
On 26th April 2021, noted Gujarati poet Padma Shri Dadudan Gadhavi passed away due to illness. He
was awarded Padma Shri in the year 2021 for his contribution in the field of literature and education.
36. Padma Bhushan awardee Manoj Das passed away in April 2021. In Which field he was
awarded Padma Bhushan in 2020?
1) Art
2) Public Affairs
3) Literature & Education
4) Social Work
5) Medicine
Answer- 3) Literature & Education
Explanation:
On 27th April 2021, Legendary Odia and English writer, Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan awardee Manoj
Das passed away at the age of 87 in Puducherry.
Manoj Das was awarded Padma Shri in 2001 and Padma Bhusan in 2020 for his contribution in the field
of Literature & Education.
37. In April 2021, Mohan M Shantanagoudar the current _________ passed away.
1) High Court Judge
2) Solicitor General of India
3) Attorney General of India
4) Supreme Court Judge
5) Additional Solicitors General of India
Answer- 4) Supreme Court Judge
Explanation:
Mohan M Shantanagoudar, the sitting judge of the Supreme Court passed away at the age of 63 in
Gurugram, Haryana. He has been serving as the Supreme Court Justice since 17th February 2017 and
was set to retire on 4th May 2023.
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IMPORTANT DAYS
1. When was the International Transgender Day of Visibility annually observed across the globe?
1) 31st March
2) 29th March
3) 27th March
4) 30th March
5) 28th March
Answer- 1) 31st March
Explanation:
International Transgender Day of Visibility is annually observed across the globe on 31st March to
celebrate the lives of Transgender people and to educate the general public about the history of
Transgender.
· Earlier in March 2021, The Cyberabad Police launched India’s first transgender Community Desk at
Gachibowli Police station in Hyderabad, Telangana.
2. When was the World Autism Awareness Day annually observed by the United Nations?
1) 2nd April
2) 29th March
3) 1st April
4) 31st March
5) 30th March
Answer- 1) 2nd April
Explanation:
United Nations(UN)’s World Autism Awareness Day is annually observed across the globe on 2nd April
to highlight the needs to improve the quality of the life of the people living with autism.
· An awareness campaign #LightItUpBlue was observed to love & support people with Autism.
· The SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth, promote productive employment and decent work
for all including people with disabilities.
3. 2021’s International Children’s Book Day was observed on 2 April under the theme “The
nd
Music of Words”. Whose birth anniversary is marked as the International Children’s Book Day?
1) Eric Carle
2) Hans Christian Andersen
3) Ruskin Bond
4) Frances Hodgson Burnett
5) Beatrix Potter
Answer- 2) Hans Christian Andersen
Explanation:
International Children’s Book Day(ICBD) is annually observed across the globe on or around 2nd April,
the birth anniversary of Danish Author Hans Christian Andersen, famous for his fairy tales for children.
· Theme of ICBD 2021 is “The Music of Words”.
· The Hans Christian Andersen Award is the highest international distinction given to authors and
illustrators of children’s books.
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4. When was the World Frog Day annually observed across the globe?
1) 25th March
2) 30th March
3) 5th April
4) 1st April
5) 20th March
Answer- 5) 20th March
Explanation:
The World Frog Day 2021 is annually observed across the globe on 20th March to create awareness and
save the different species of tailless amphibians from being extinct. There are more than 6000 known
species of Frog in the world.
5. When was the National Maritime Day annually celebrated?
1) 2nd April
2) 31st March
3) 3rd April
4) 5th April
5) 30th March
Answer- 4) 5th April
Explanation:
The National Maritime Day is annually observed across India on 5th April, to create awareness about
intercontinental commerce and the economy.
Theme for 2021 – ‘Sustainable Shipping beyond COVID-19’.
The 5th April 1919 marked the beginning of Indian Shipping when Indian ship ‘SS Loyalty’ sailed from
Mumbai, India to London, United Kingdom.
6. When was the “International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action” annually
observed by the UN?
1) 2nd April
2) 1st April
3) 3rd April
4) 5th April
5) 4th April
Answer- 5) 4th April
Explanation:
The United Nations “International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action” is annually
observed across the globe on 4th April to provide support to the mine action work, raise awareness
about landmines and work toward its eradication.
The UN Mine Action Services (UNMAS) launched the new exhibit “Perseverance, Partnership, Progress”
on 31st March 2021.
7. When was the 1st “International Day of Conscience” observed by the UN?
1) 5th April 2019
2) 5th April 2016
3) 5th April 2015
4) 5th April 2020
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5) 5th April 2021
Answer- 4) 5th April 2020
Explanation:
The United Nations International Day of Conscience is annually observed across the globe on “5th April”
to promote peace and love throughout the globe in accordance with the culture and customs of local,
national and regional communities through education and awareness-raising activities.
The 1st International Day of Conscience was observed on 5th April 2020.
8. Which UN day was celebrated by the global community on 6th April 2021 using #WhiteCard?
1) International Day of Sport for Development and Peace
2) International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action
3) International Day of Conscience
4) World Health Day
5) International Day of Reflection On The 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda
Answer- 1) International Day of Sport for Development and Peace
Explanation:
The United Nations International Day of Sport for Development and Peace(IDSDP) is annually observed
across the globe on 6th April to recognise the role of sports in communities and in individuals towards
building resilience.
· The sports communities across the globe celebrate the IDSDP through the #WhiteCard.
· 1st IDSDP was observed on 6th April 2014.
9. What is the theme of 2021’s World Health Day which is annually celebrated by the UN on 7th of
April?
1) Fast Recovery from COVID-19
2) Healthy World for All
3) Universal Health Coverage: Everyone, Everywhere
4) Building a Fairer, Healthier World
5) Support Nurses and Midwives
Answer- 4) Building a Fairer, Healthier World
Explanation:
The United Nations World Health Day is annually observed across the globe on 7th April to draw
attention towards a specific health topic that concerns people across the globe to highlight the priority
area of concern for the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Theme of 2021 – “Building a Fairer, Healthier World”.
About WHO:
Director-General- Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
Headquarters– Geneva, Switzerland
10. When is the UN’s “International Day of Reflection On The 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi in
Rwanda” annually observed?
1) 5th April
2) 8th April
3) 6th April
4) 3rd April
5) 7th April
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Answer- 5) 7th April
Explanation:
The United Nations(UN)’s International Day of Reflection On The 1994 Genocide Against The Tutsi In
Rwanda is annually observed across the globe on 7th April to recognise the importance of combating
impunity for all violations that constitute the crime of genocide.
11. When is the World Backup Day annually observed?
1) 31st March
2) 2nd April
3) 4th April
4) 30th March
5) 7th April
Answer- 1) 31st March
Explanation:
World Backup Day is annually observed on 31st March to remind us to protect our digital documents.
The Day was originally started as the World Backup Month instituted by Maxtor, a hard drive company
which was later acquired by Seagate Technology.
12. 2021’s International Romani Day marks the 50th anniversary of the 1st Romani Congress,
when is the International Romani Day annually observed?
1) 5th April
2) 8th April
3) 6th April
4) 3rd April
5) 7th April
Answer- 2) 8th April
Explanation:
International Romani Day or International Roma Day is annually observed across the globe on 8th April
to celebrate the culture and heritage of Romani and to raise awareness of the issues facing Roma people.
The International Roma Day 2021 marks the 50th anniversary of the first Romani Congress April 7 to
12, 1971 in London, England.
13. When is the World Table Tennis Day (WTTD) annually celebrated?
1) 5th April
2) 8th April
3) 7th April
4) 6th April
5) 9th April
Answer- 4) 6th April
Explanation:
World Table Tennis Day (WTTD) is annually observed across the globe on 6th April to promote table
tennis globally to be played in every part of the world.
About International Table Tennis Federation(ITTF):
Founded -1926
Headquarters– Lausanne, Switzerland
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14. When is the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Valour Day annually observed?
1) 5th April
2) 8th April
3) 7th April
4) 6th April
5) 9th April
Answer- 5) 9th April
Explanation:
The Central Reserve Police Force(CRPF) Valour Day is annually observed across India on 9th April to
honour the valour of the Martyrs and the brave hearts of the 2 CRPF companies who fought against
Pakistan at Sardar Post, Gujarat in 1965.
· The day is also known as the Shaurya Diwas.
· Director General of CRPF – Kuldeep Singh
15. To mark the birth anniversary of Dr Christian Friedrich Samuel Hahnemann, annually World
Homeopathy Day is celebrated across the globe. When was it celebrated?
1) 10th April
2) 12th April
3) 9th April
4) 7th April
5) 8th April
Answer- 1) 10th April
Explanation:
World Homeopathy Day is annually celebrated across the globe on 10th April to mark the importance of
Homeopathy and its contribution to the field of medicine.
· 10th April marks the Birth anniversary of Dr Christian Friedrich Samuel Hahnemann, a German
physician and the founder of Homeopathy,
16. When was the International Day of Human Space Flight annually observed by the UN?
1) 11th April
2) 9th April
3) 12th April
4) 8th April
5) 10th April
Answer- 3) 12th April
Explanation:
The United Nations International Day of Human Space Flight is observed annually across the globe on
12th April to promote the aspirations to explore and maintain outer space for peaceful purposes.
· On 12th April 1961, Yuri Gagarin, a Soviet citizen carried out the first human space flight.
· The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) is headquartered at Vienna, Austria.
17. When was the National Safe Motherhood Day annually observed in India?
1) 11th April
2) 9th April
3) 12th April
4) 8th April
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5) 10th April
Answer- 1) 11th April
Explanation:
The National Safe Motherhood Day is annually observed across India on 11th April to create awareness
about the importance of pregnancy care, safe delivery, Childbirth and postnatal services along with a
focus on reducing anemia.
• 11th of April was chosen to honour the birth anniversary of Kasturba Gandhi.
18. 2021 marks the 102nd anniversary of Jallianwala Bagh Massacre. When was the Amritsar
massacre took place?
1) 15th April 1919
2) 7th April 1919
3) 9th April 1919
4) 13th April 1919
5) 11th April 1919
Answer- 4) 13th April 1919
Explanation:
13th April 2021 marks the 102nd anniversary of the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, which took place on
13th April 1919 in a public garden (Jallianwala Bagh) in Amritsar, Punjab. According to the records of
the British Government around 400 people including men, women and children were killed and around
1200 were wounded in the Jallianwala Bagh massacre which is also known as the Amritsar Massacre.
19. When was the World Parkinson’s Day annually celebrated?
1) 11th April
2) 9th April
3) 12th April
4) 8th April
5) 10th April
Answer- 1) 11th April
Explanation:
World Parkinson’s Day is annually observed across the globe on 11th April to create awareness and
raise the funds to support the people living with Parkinson’s disease. The day marks the birth
anniversary of Dr James Parkinson who was the first to describe Parkinson’s disease as a neurological
syndrome in 1817.
20. On 9th April 2021, the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) celebrated its _____
Foundation Day.
1) 50th
2) 65th
3) 71st
4) 56th
5) 81st
Answer- 3) 71st
Explanation:
The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) celebrated its 71st Foundation Day on 9th April 2021.
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ICCR’s “Little Guru” app, the world’s first Gamified Sanskrit Learning App, was launched at Swami
Vivekananda Cultural Centre at Indian Embassy in Beijing, China.
21. When was the 37th Siachen Day celebrated to honour the Indian Army?
1) 10th April 2021
2) 9th April 2021
3) 11th April 2021
4) 15th April 2021
5) 13th April 2021
Answer- 5) 13th April 2021
Explanation:
The Siachen Warriors celebrated the 37th Siachen Day on 13th April 2021 to honour the soldiers of the
Indian army who continue to guard the Siachen Glacier, the northern frontier which is a part of the
Union Territory of Ladakh.
· Under Operation Meghdoot, Indian Army regained control of Siachen Glacier on13th April 1984.
22. When was the International Day for Street Children annually observed?
1) 10th April
2) 12th April
3) 11th April
4) 14th April
5) 13th April
Answer- 2) 12th April
Explanation:
The International Day for Street Children is annually observed across the globe on 12th April to
acknowledge the strength and resilience of the street children across the globe.
· 2021 theme – Access to Essential Services
23. When was the National Fire Service Day annually observed?
1) 14th April
2) 10th April
3) 13th April
4) 11th April
5) 12th April
Answer- 1) 14th April
Explanation:
The National Fire Service Day is annually observed by the Fire Service personnel across India on 14th
April to commemorate the commitment and sacrifices of the 71 fire service personnel’s who died in the
fire accident at freighter SS Fort Stikine at the Victoria Dock, Bombay Port on 14th April 1944.
· Theme of 2021 - “Maintenance of Fire Safety Equipment Is Key To Mitigate Fire Hazards”.
24. When was the 2nd World Chagas Disease Day?
1) 14th April 2021
2) 10th April 2021
3) 13th April 2021
4) 11th April 2021
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5) 12th April 2021
Answer- 1) 14th April 2021
Explanation:
The World Chagas Disease Day is annually observed across the globe on 14th April to raise awareness
about Chagas disease, a life-threatening illness caused by the protozoan parasite Trypanosoma cruzi (T.
cruzi).
· The 1st World Chagas Disease Day was observed on 14th April 2020.
25. When was the World Art Day annually celebrated by the International Association of Art?
1) 14th April
2) 15th April
3) 13th April
4) 11th April
5) 12th April
Answer- 2) 15th April
Explanation:
International Association of Art (IAA/AIAP) a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), a partner of
UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) celebrated the World Art
Day on 15th April annually. The 1st World Art Day was officially celebrated on April 15th, 2012.
· UNESCO New Delhi Office conducted a Webinar on the Topic – “Shaping the Future for Artists”.
26. When is the World Voice Day annually observed?
1) 14th April
2) 15th April
3) 13th April
4) 16th April
5) 12th April
Answer- 4) 16th April
Explanation:
The World Voice Day is annually observed across the globe on 16th April to celebrate the phenomenon
of voice and to encourage the people across the globe to seek help to train their voices.
Theme - “One World Many Voices”
27. When is the World Hemophilia Day annually observed across the globe?
1) 16th April
2) 13th April
3) 15th April
4) 17th April
5) 18th April
Answer- 4) 17th April
Explanation:
World Hemophilia Day is annually observed across the globe on 17th April to create awareness about
Hemophilia and other bleeding disorders. The day is an effort to provide better diagnosis and access to
care for the people with Hemophilia.
• The April 17th marks the birth anniversary of Frank Schnabel, the founder of the World Federation
of Hemophilia.
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The theme of World Hemophilia Day 2021 is “Adapting to change: sustaining care in a new world”.
28. When was the 2021’s International Day for Monuments and Sites celebrated under the theme
“Complex Pasts: Diverse Futures”?
1) 14th April
2) 19th April
3) 17th April
4) 16th April
5) 18th April
Answer- 5) 18th April
Explanation:
International Day for Monuments and Sites is annually observed across the globe on 18th April to
preserve human heritage which has ancient importance and to recognise the endeavours of the
organisations which are working for it. In many countries the day is celebrated as – World Heritage site.
Theme - ‘Complex Pasts: Diverse Futures’
29. When was the World Liver Day annually observed?
1) 14th April
2) 19th April
3) 17th April
4) 16th April
5) 18th April
Answer- 2) 19th April
Explanation:
World Liver Day is annually observed across the globe on 19th April to create awareness about the
importance of liver and liver related diseases. The day aims to inform the general public about liver
infections and to provide timely treatment for the preventable illness.
• Liver is the 2nd largest and most complex organ (after Brain) in the body.
30. When is the UN’s Chinese Language Day annually observed?
1) 20th April
2) 19th April
3) 17th April
4) 16th April
5) 18th April
Answer- 1) 20th April
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN) Chinese Language Day is annually observed across the globe on 20th April to
celebrate the contribution of Chinese literature, poetry and language to the world’s culture.
April 20th was chosen from the Guyu, the 6th of 24 solar terms in the traditional east Asian calendars.
31. When is the World Creativity and Innovation Day annually celebrated by the United Nations?
1) 20th April
2) 19th April
3) 22nd April
4) 21th April
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5) 18th April
Answer- 4) 21th April
Explanation:
The United Nations(UN)’s World Creativity and Innovation Day is annually observed across the globe on
21st April to create awareness about the role of creativity and innovation in all the aspects of human
development.
The celebration of the World Creativity and Innovation Week begins on 15th April which marks the
birth anniversary of Leonardo da Vinci.
32. Annually, National Civil Service Day is celebrated on 21st April, marking the birth
anniversary of _______________.
1) Jawaharlal Nehru
2) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
3) Subhas Chandra Bose
4) B. R. Ambedkar
5) Satyendranath Tagore
Answer- 2) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Explanation:
The National Civil Services Day is annually observed across India on 21st April to acknowledge and
appreciate the contribution of the civil servants towards ensuring the seamless functioning of the public
administration.
• April 21 was chosen to commemorate the day on which Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the first Home
Minister of Independent India referred the civil servants as the “Steel frame of India”.
33. What is the starting date of World Homeopathy Awareness Week?
1) 20th April
2) 13th April
3) 16th April
4) 10th April
5) 18th April
Answer- 4) 10th April
Explanation:
The World Homeopathy Awareness Week is annually observed across the globe from 10th April to 16th
April to create awareness about the importance of Homeopathy, the system of alternate medicine.
34. Under which theme the International Mother Earth Day was celebrated by the UN on 22nd
April 2021?
1) Environmental & Climate Literacy
2) Protect Our Species!
3) End Plastic Pollution
4) Restore Our Earth
5) Climate Action
Answer- 4) Restore Our Earth
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Explanation:
The United Nations(UN)’s International Mother Earth Day is observed annually across the globe on 22nd
April. It is also called Earth Day. The day aims to create awareness about the deteriorating environment,
to protect the people’s livelihood and to stop the biodiversity decline.
• The theme of the Earth Day 2021 is “Restore Our Earth”.
• The 22nd April 2021 marks the celebration of the 51st Earth Day.
35. When was the 25th edition of UNESCO’s World Book and Copyright Day observed across the
globe?
1) 20th April 2021
2) 24th April 2021
3) 21st April 2021
4) 23rd April 2021
5) 22nd April 2021
Answer- 4) 23rd April 2021
Explanation:
World Book and Copyright Day is annually observed across the globe on 23rd April to promote the
benefits of reading, publishing and copyright. The annual observance of the world book and copyright
day is organised by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO).
• The year 2021 marks the observance of the 25th edition of UNESCO’s World book day.
36. When was the UN English Language Day and Spanish Language Day annually observed?
1) 20th April
2) 24th April
3) 22nd April
4) 21st April
5) 23rd April
Answer- 5) 23rd April
Explanation:
The United Nations English Language Day and Spanish Language Day are annually observed across the
Globe on 23rd April.
UN Spanish language day– 23rd April marks the death anniversary of Miguel de Cervantes.
UN English language day – 23rd April marks both the birth and death anniversary of the famous English
playwright William Shakespeare.
37. When was the 10th edition of International Girls in ICT Day observed across the globe?
1) 20th April 2021
2) 24th April 2021
3) 21st April 2021
4) 23rd April 2021
5) 22nd April 2021
Answer- 5) 22nd April 2021
Explanation:
The International Girls in ICT Day is annually observed across the globe on the 4th Thursday in April
(ie.; 22nd April 2021) to bring attention to the critical needs of the girls and women in the ICT sector.
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• The year 2021 marks the 10th anniversary of the International Girls in ICT(Information and
communication technologies) day.
38. When is the Administrative Professionals Day or Secretaries Day annually celebrated?
1) 21st April
2) 24th April
3) 22nd April
4) 20th April
5) 23rd April
Answer- 1) 21st April
Explanation:
Administrative Professionals Day is annually observed across many countries on 21st April to recognise
the work of the administrative professionals towards the seamless functioning of the offices. The day is
also known as Secretaries Day or Admin Day.
39. What was the theme of 2021s World Immunization Week that was observed between 24th &
30th April?
1) Close the immunization gap
2) Protect your world – get vaccinated
3) Vaccines bring us closer
4) Protected Together: Vaccines Work!
5) Vaccines Work for all
Answer- 3) Vaccines bring us closer
Explanation:
World Immunization Week is observed annually across the globe in the last week of April to promote
the use of vaccines to protect people against diseases.
• The World Immunisation Week 2021 is observed from 24th April to 30th April 2021.
• 2021 theme - “Vaccines bring us closer”.
40. When is the International Day for Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace annually
observed by the UN?
1) 25th April
2) 22nd April
3) 21st April
4) 23rd April
5) 24th April
Answer- 5) 24th April
Explanation:
The United Nations International Day for Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace is annually observed
across the globe on 24th April to promote the 3 pillars of the United Nations – Peace and Security;
Development; and Human Rights.
41. When is the World Day for Laboratory Animals annually observed across the globe?
1) 25th April
2) 22nd April
3) 24th April
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4) 23rd April
5) 26th April
Answer- 3) 24th April
Explanation:
The World Day for Laboratory Animals is annually observed across the globe on 24th April. The day is
observed as a movement to end the suffering of the animals in laboratories across the globe and replace
animal testing with advanced scientific non-animal techniques.
42. When is the National Panchayati Raj Day or Panchayati Raj Diwas annually observed in India?
1) 25th April
2) 22nd April
3) 24th April
4) 23rd April
5) 26th April
Answer- 3) 24th April
Explanation:
National Panchayati Raj Day or Panchayati Raj Diwas is annually observed across India on 24th April to
recognise the work of the Panchayat leaders towards building an AtmaNirbhar Bharat. The day is
annually commemorated by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj.
• Panchayat – “Panch”, meaning five, and “Ayat”, meaning assembly.
• Panchayati Raj System, was 1st adopted in Nagaur District, Rajasthan in 1959
43. World Malaria Day is annually observed across the globe on 25th April
Identify the points that are correctly related to Malaria:
A) Theme of World Malaria Day 2021 is “Zero malaria starts with me”
B) WHO launched E-2025 initiative to end the transmission of malaria in 25 more countries by
2025
C) Malaria is a Viral Disease
1) Only B & C
2) Only A & C
3) All A, B & C
4) Only B
5) Only C
Answer- 4) Only B
Explanation:
World Malaria Day is annually observed across the globe on 25th April to highlight the need for
investment and commitment towards the prevention and control of malaria.
i.The theme of World Malaria Day 2021 is “Reaching the zero malaria target”.
ii.WHO launched the E-2025 initiative, with an aim to end the transmission of malaria in 25 more
countries by 2025.
iii.Malaria is a mosquito-borne infectious disease, caused by the Plasmodium parasites.
44. What is the theme of 2021s World Intellectual Property Day which is annually observed on
26th April?
1) IP and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises(SMEs): Taking your ideas to market
2) Innovation — Improving Lives
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3) Powering change: Women in innovation and creativity
4) Innovate for a Green Future
5) Reach for Gold: IP and Sports
Answer- 1) IP and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises(SMEs): Taking your ideas to market
Explanation:
World Intellectual Property Day is annually observed across the globe on 26th April to create awareness
about the impacts of the patents, copyright, trademark and designs.
The theme of World Intellectual Property Day 2021 is “IP and Small and Medium-sized
Enterprises(SMEs): Taking your ideas to market”.
Headquarters of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is located in Geneva, Switzerland.
45. When is the International Delegates Day annually observed by the UN?
1) 25th April
2) 22nd April
3) 24th April
4) 23rd April
5) 26th April
Answer- 1) 25th April
Explanation:
United Nations(UN)’s International Delegates Day is annually observed across the globe on 25th April to
create awareness about the role of the representatives and delegates of the member states to the United
Nations.
46. Annually UN observes 26th of April as the International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance
Day. When & where was the nuclear disaster happened?
1) 1993, Russia
2) 1986, Ukraine
3) 1993, Ukraine
4) 1986, Russia
5) 1976, Estonia
Answer- 2) 1986, Ukraine
Explanation:
The United Nations International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day is annually observed across the
globe on 26th April to mark the anniversary of the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear power plant disaster.
Chernobyl disaster or the Chernobyl nuclear power plant disaster occurred on 26th April 1986 in
Ukraine.
47. What is the theme of 2021s World Veterinary Day that is annually observed on the last
Saturday of April?
1) Vector-Borne Diseases with a Zoonotic Potential
2) Continuing education with a One Health focus
3) The Veterinarian Response to the Covid-19 Crisis
4) Antimicrobial resistance - from awareness to action
5) Value of Vaccination
Answer- 3) The Veterinarian Response to the Covid-19 Crisis
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Explanation:
The World Veterinary Day is annually observed across the globe on the last Saturday of April (24th April
2021) to promote animal health and welfare and to provide global leadership to veterinary
professionals across the globe.
The theme of World Veterinary Day 2021 is “The Veterinarian Response to the Covid-19 Crisis”.
48. When is the World Penguin Day annually observed?
1) 25th April
2) 22nd April
3) 24th April
4) 23rd April
5) 26th April
Answer- 1) 25th April
Explanation:
The World Penguin Day is annually observed across the globe on 25th April to create awareness about
the challenges faced by the Penguins due to the overfishing in their ecosystem.
49. When is the World Day for Safety and Health at Work annually observed by the UN?
1) 25th April
2) 29th April
3) 26th April
4) 27th April
5) 28th April
Answer- 5) 28th April
Explanation:
The United Nations World Day for Safety and Health at Work is annually observed across the globe on
28th April to highlight the prevention of accidents and diseases at work and to raise awareness about
occupational safety and health.
ILO released a report “Anticipate, prepare and respond to crises: Invest now in resilient Occupational
Safety and Health systems”.
50. Which organisation annually observes the “Play True Day” in April?
1) International Olympic Committee
2) World Athletics
3) International Hockey Federation
4) International Cricket Council
5) World Anti-Doping Agency
Answer- 5) World Anti-Doping Agency
Explanation:
The Play True Day is annually observed by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) in April to create
awareness about the importance of protecting clean sport among the Athletes, sporting public and
others.
The Play True Day 2021 was observed by WADA on 9th April 2021.
The theme of Play True Day 2021 is “What does Play True mean to you?”.
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ENVIRONMENT
1. Where was the new species of six-line blue butterfly named “Nacaduba sinhala ramaswamii
Sadasivan'' discovered?
1) Lakshadweep
2) Western Ghats
3) Eastern Himalayas
4) Andaman & Nicobar
5) Tripura
Answer- 2) Western Ghats
Explanation:
A new sub-species of six-line blue butterfly named “Nacaduba sinhala ramaswamii Sadasivan” was
discovered from south Western Ghats. The discovery of the species in Agasthyamala a decade ago was
published in the journal of Threatened Taxa in March 2021.
2. Which state govt. declared Amboli region in Western Ghats as a Biodiversity Heritage Site for
the presence of rare freshwater fish “Schistura Hiranyakeshi” in the region?
1) Karnataka
2) Maharashtra
3) Goa
4) Kerala
5) Tamil Nadu
Answer- 2) Maharashtra
Explanation:
The State Government of Maharashtra declared Amboli region in Western Ghats in Sindhudurg district
as a Biodiversity Heritage Site. This comes at the backdrop of the discovery of a rare colourful
freshwater fish species “Schistura Hiranyakeshi” in the region.
3. Honouring which Indian personality, the newly discovered flowering plant species from
Western Ghats in Maharashtra was named as “Argyreia Sharadchandraji”?
1) Janaki Ammal
2) Narendra Singh Tomar
3) Rajendra Prasad
4) Sharad Pawar
5) Birbal Sahni
Answer- 4) Sharad Pawar
Explanation:
A new species of flowering plants belonging to the genus “Argyreia”, was discovered in Western Ghats at
Kolhapur district, Maharashtra.
· The species is named as “Argyreia Sharadchandraji” to honour Sharad Pawar, former Union
Agriculture Minister of India.
4. In which region of India did researchers discover the ‘Three-banded Rosefinch’?
1) Western Ghats
2) Nagaland
3) Andaman & Nicobar
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4) Eastern Ghats
5) Arunachal Pradesh
Answer- 5) Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation:
A team of researchers from Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS), spotted a new avian species –
Three-banded Rosefinch at a higher altitude coniferous Forests of Arunachal Pradesh.
5. Where was the 3,000-year old town ‘Rise of Aten’ or ‘Lost Golden City’ discovered?
1) Greece
2) Italy
3) Portugal
4) Georgia
5) Egypt
Answer- 5) Egypt
Explanation:
A 3,000-year old town has been excavated in the city of Luxor, Egypt. The city formally named the ‘Rise
of Aten’ (commonly called the ‘Lost Golden City’) dates back to the reign of 18th-dynasty King
Amenhotep III, who ruled between 1391 and 1353 BCE. It is believed to be the largest ancient city ever
uncovered in Egypt.
6. Where was the insect named ‘Potamophylax Coronavirus’ discovered?
1) Kosovo
2) Nepal
3) Andorra
4) Switzerland
5) China
Answer- 1) Kosovo
Explanation:
Kosovo based Biologist Halil Ibrahimi has discovered a new insect species named ‘Potamophylax
coronavirus’ in Accursed Mountains (Kosovo’s Western Bjeshket e Nemuna National Park). The insect
was named after Coronavirus(Covid-19)
7. In April 2021, A New Global Partnership called ‘Blue Nature Alliance’ was launched to protect
___________ sq. kms of the Ocean over the next 5 years.
1) 50 Million
2) 18 Million
3) 25 Million
4) 32Million
5) 21 Million
Answer- 2) 18 Million
Explanation:
A New Global Partnership called ‘Blue Nature Alliance’ has been launched jointly by several
Philanthropic Organizations across the world to protect 18 Million Square kilometres of the ocean (5%
of the World’s Ocean) over the next 5 years.
• It aims to achieve a global target of conserving at least 30% of the ocean by 2030.
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APP and WEB PORTAL
1. Which organisation upgraded its Industrial Entrepreneurs Memorandum (IEM) portal,
facilitating foul proof single registration of companies?
1) NITI Aayog
2) Department of Economic Affairs
3) Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade
4) Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs
5) Confederation of Indian Industry
Answer- 3) Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade
Explanation:
The Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade (DPIIT), has revamped its Industrial
Entrepreneurs Memorandum (IEM) portal for enhancing ease of doing business in India through foul
proof & transparent company’s registration. From now on, every company will be provided with a single
IEM to capture details of all its locations & centers.
· To facilitate the ease of filing by business entities, DPIIT has launched the Government to Business
(G2B) portal, IEM portal.
2. Which organisation recently (in Mar’21) launched the “ICEGATE portal”, a single portal for
filing all registrations & bills of entry in India?
1) Ministry of External Affairs
2) Department of Economic Affairs
3) Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade
4) Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs
5) Central Board of Direct Taxes
Answer- 4) Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs
Explanation:
On 29th March, 2021 the Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC) notified to regulate all
registrations, filing of bills of entry, and other documents on all Imports & Exports in India through a
single portal, “ICEGATE portal”.
· ICEGATE or Indian Customs and Central Excise Electronic Commerce/Electronic Data Interchange
(EC/EDI) Gateway is a single portal for all customs documentation & duty payments.
3. In April 2021, Union Health Minister, Harsh Vardhan launched India’s digital disease
surveillance platform, “Integrated Health Information Platform” (IHIP).
Which of the following points is/are correct with respect to IHIP?
A) India is the World’s 1st Country to have an Advanced Digital Disease Surveillance System
“IHIP”
B) IHIP was developed in National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) in partnership with World
Bank & World Health Organisation
C) IHIP is capable of tracking real time data of 18 diseases
1) Only A & B
2) Only B
3) Only B & C
4) All A, B & C
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5) Only A
Answer- 5) Only A
Explanation:
Union Minister, Harsh Vardhan virtually launched the Integrated Health Information Platform (IHIP), an
integrated Digital Platform for Disease Surveillance in India.
i. India became the 1st Country in the World to adopt an Advanced Digital Disease Surveillance System.
ii. National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), World Health Organization (WHO) were associated with
the development of the platform.
iii. IHIP is capable of tracking 33 diseases (previously it was 18) & provides real-time data in digital
mode, to identify any potential outbreak of Endemic diseases.
4. Chief Justice of India (CJI) SA Bobde launched the Artificial Intelligence driven tool, “SUPACE”
for the Supreme Court of India. What does ‘A’ stand for in SUPACE?
1) Artificial
2) Arithmetic
3) Acquired
4) Assistance
5) Algorithmic
Answer- 4) Assistance
Explanation:
Chief Justice of India (CJI) SA Bobde launched, “Supreme Court Portal for Assistance in Court’s Efficiency
(SUPACE)” an Artificial Intelligence (AI) driven tool, that collects relevant facts and laws related to the
case, thereby easing the research process for Judges.
5. In April 2021, Agriculture Minister, Narendra Singh Tomar launched the Madhukranti Portal
that acts as a database for ________ producers, with technical and banking partnership from
___________.
1) Milk, State Bank of India
2) Honey, Indian Bank
3) Milk, Indian Bank
4) Honey, State Bank of India
5) Honey, Canara Bank
Answer- 2) Honey, Indian Bank
Explanation:
On 7th April 2021, Narendra Singh Tomar, Union Minister, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare
(MoA&FW), launched the Madhukranti Portal and Honey Corners of the National Agricultural
Cooperative Marketing Federation (NAFED) in New Delhi.
· The Madhukranti portal is an initiative of the National Bee Board(NBB) under the National
Beekeeping and Honey Mission (NBHM), that acts as a database of all stakeholders involved in honey.
· Indian Bank is the technical and banking partner of the digital platform.
6. What is the utility of the “MyNEP2020” portal?
1) Issue important notifications related to National Education Policy
2) Online Skill Development courses to school students
3) Receive Consultation from various stakeholders on National Education Policy
4) Online Skill Development courses to Teachers
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5) Receive Consultation from various stakeholders on Teacher’s Skill development policy
Answer- 5) Receive Consultation from various stakeholders on Teacher’s Skill development
policy
Explanation:
Union Education Minister, Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ launched the “MyNEP2020” platform for
receiving digital consultation from various stakeholders for preparing a draft of 2 policy related to
Teachers Skill development – National Professional Standards for Teachers (NPST) & National Mission
for Mentoring Program membership(NMM).
7. Which State/UT recently (in Apr’21) launched 2 Mobile Apps – “Hamari Sadak”, “Tameer
Taraqqi” to strengthen the e-Governance structure & enhancing transparency in its Public Works
System?
1) Ladakh
2) Himachal Pradesh
3) Punjab
4) Chandigarh
5) Jammu & Kashmir
Answer- 5) Jammu & Kashmir
Explanation:
On 6th April 2021, Manoj Sinha, the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir(J&K) launched 2 mobile
applications, “Hamari Sadak”, “Tameer Taraqqi” and JK Public Works- Online Management, Monitoring
and Accounting System (JKPW-OMMAS) to strengthening the e-Governance structure and to bring
transparency in the system.
8. Which organisation developed DGFT’s Mobile App ‘Trade Facilitation’ that provides regular
updates on India’s Import & Export details?
1) National Informatics Centre
2) Federation of Indian Export Organisations
3) Tata Consultancy Services
4) NITI Aayog
5) Infosys
Answer- 3) Tata Consultancy Services
Explanation:
Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal launched the DGFT (Directorate General of
Foreign Trade) ‘Trade Facilitation’ Mobile App for promoting Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) in India
and providing instant import/export information & notifications. It is an initiative of DGFT.
• The app has been developed by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) as per directions of DGFT.
9. Name the Web Portal that was launched to facilitate trade of Aquaculture in National &
International Market place.
1) e-RAISE
2) e- NaCSA
3) e-SANTA
4) e-Trader
5) e-Chhawani
Answer- 3) e-SANTA
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Explanation:
Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal virtually inaugurated the web portal called ‘e-
SANTA’ (Electronic Solution for Augmenting NaCSA farmers’ Trade in Aquaculture). It is an electronic
marketplace providing a platform to connect Aqua Farmers and the Buyers (both at National &
International levels).
• This will enhance tractability in International Trade.
10. Which organisation recently (in Apr’21) launched the 2nd Version of India Energy
Dashboards?
1) NITI Aayog
2) Confederation of Indian Industry
3) FICCI
4) The Energy and Resources Institute
5) Bureau of Energy Efficiency
Answer- 1) NITI Aayog
Explanation:
In April 2021, NITI Aayog launched the 2nd Version of India Energy Dashboards (IED) to strengthen
India’s Central Energy database. IED is a single-window portal for India’s Energy data, it provides
comprehensive data on sector wise energy supply & demand. In May 2017, NITI Aayog launched Version
1.0 of IED.
11. Which organisation launched “Poshan Gyan”, a website with a collection of materials for
tackling the challenges in 14 thematic areas of health & nutrition?
1) Indian Council of Medical Research
2) National Informatics Centre
3) Department of Health Research
4) NITI Aayog
5) Ministry of Women & Child Development
Answer- 4) NITI Aayog
Explanation:
NITI Aayog launched the Website ‘Poshan Gyan’ which is a National Digital Repository on Health &
Nutrition. It has been developed in collaboration with Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) &
Centre for Social and Behaviour Change (CSBC), Ashoka University.
· It has a collection of communication materials for tackling the challenges in 14 thematic areas of
health and nutrition.
12. Which organisation developed the “National Nursery Portal” which will connect Nursery
operators with consumers?
1) Indian Institute of Horticultural Research
2) National Horticulture Board
3) Agri Horticultural Society of India
4) National Informatics Centre
5) NITI Aayog
Answer- 2) National Horticulture Board
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Explanation:
Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar launched the “National Nursery Portal” which was
developed by the National Horticulture Board for connecting Nursery operators with consumers.
13. What is the utility of the “MANAS” App that was recently (in Apr’21) launched by the Principal
Scientific Adviser (PSA) of India, K Vijay Raghavan?
1) Provide assistance to Guardians of Mentally handicapped
2) Provide Rehabilitation programs for Physically handicapped
3) Transparency in Government Pension for handicaps
4) Promote Mental well-being among citizens
5) Transparency in Universal Vaccination Programs
Answer- 4) Promote Mental well-being among citizens
Explanation:
Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India (GoI) Professor K Vijay Raghavan virtually
launched the ‘MANAS’ App (Mental Health and Normalcy Augmentation System) to promote the Mental
well-being of Indian Citizens.
· MANAS is a comprehensive national digital wellbeing platform that is based on life skills and core
psychological processes.
· Initially, it will focus on promoting positive mental health in the age group of 15-35 years.
14. Who recently (in Apr’21) launched the ‘NCSC Grievance Management Portal’ for submitting
complaints on atrocities against Scheduled Castes?
1) Narendra Modi
2) Ravi Shankar Prasad
3) Thaawar Chand Gehlot
4) Arjun Munda
5) Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi
Answer- 2) Ravi Shankar Prasad
Explanation:
Union Minister of Law & Justice Ravi Shankar Prasad launched the ‘NCSC Grievance Management Portal’
(NCSC – National Commission for Scheduled Castes) – an Online Grievance Management portal for
submission of complaints about atrocities against citizens who belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
· NCSC was set up to provide safeguards SC communities form exploitation and to protect their social,
educational, economic and cultural interests.
CURRENT STATIC BANKING
1. Where is the headquarters of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and
the Pacific (UN-ESCAP) located?
1) Manila, Philippines
2) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
3) Bangkok, Thailand
4) Jakarta, Indonesia
5) Beijing, China
Answer- 3) Bangkok, Thailand
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Explanation:
About The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN-ESCAP)
Establishment – 1947 as the Economic Commission for Asia and the Far East (ECAFE)
Executive Secretary – Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana
Headquarters – Bangkok, Thailand
2. Which bank functions with the tagline, “Apno Ka Bank”?
1) DCB Bank
2) IDFC First Bank
3) IndusInd Bank
4) RBL Bank
5) South Indian Bank
Answer- 4) RBL Bank
Explanation:
About RBL Bank:
MD & CEO – Vishwavir Ahuja
Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra
Tagline– Apno Ka Bank
3. RBI provides short-term loans to the Central & State govt’s through its “Ways and Means
Advances” (WMA) facility. What is the time period for the loan repayment to avoid overdraft
issues?
1) 45 days
2) 120 days
3) 60 days
4) 150 days
5) 90 days
Answer- 5) 90 days
Explanation:
The RBI provides temporary loans to the center & state governments as a banker to the government
through the facility called “Ways and Means Advances” (WMA). Under this facility, the Centre and states
can borrow money from RBI for a period of 90 days, after which the loan is treated as ‘overdraft’.
4. Who is the current (in Apr’21) MD & CEO of National Payment Corporation Ltd (NPCI)?
1) David Rasquinha
2) Dilip Asbe
3) Mohammad Mustafa
4) PR Jaishankar
5) Dakshita Das
Answer- 2) Dilip Asbe
Explanation:
About National Payments Corporation Limited (NPCI):
MD & CEO – Dilip Asbe
Headquarter – Mumbai, Maharashtra
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5. What is the tagline of YES Bank?
1) Relationship Beyond Banking
2) Your Perfect Banking Partner
3) Experience Our Expertise
4) India’s International Bank
5) Together We Can
Answer- 3) Experience Our Expertise
Explanation:
About YES Bank:
MD & CEO– Prashant Kumar
Headquarters– Mumbai, Maharashtra
Tagline– Experience our expertise
Incepted in 2004
6. What is Indian government’s gross market borrowing for FY-22 estimated in the budget 2021-
22?
1) Rs 12.05 lakh crore
2) Rs 13.71 lakh crore
3) Rs 18.48 lakh crore
4) Rs 14.05 lakh crore
5) Rs 7.24 lakh crore
Answer- 1) Rs 12.05 lakh crore
Explanation:
As per budget 2021-22, Indian government’s gross market borrowing for FY22 will be Rs 12.05 lakh
crore.
7. When was the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) established?
1) 2014
2) 2018
3) 2016
4) 2017
5) 2015
Answer- 5) 2015
Explanation:
National Investment and Infrastructure Fund is India’s 1st infrastructure specific investment fund or a
sovereign wealth fund that was set up by the Government of India in February 2015.
8. What is the Maximum time limit for completion of the Corporate Insolvency Resolution
Process (CIRP) under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) of India?
1) 180 days
2) 90 days
3) 270 days
4) 330 days
5) 120 days
Answer- 4) 330 days
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Explanation:
Section 12 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), provides timelines for the completion of the
Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) within a period of 180 days extendible to a maximum of
270 days from the Insolvency Commencement Date (ICD).
In 2019, the IBC was amended to mandatorily complete the process within a period of 330 days from
the ICD.
9. Where is the headquarters of Sundaram Asset Management Company Limited (SAMC)?
1) Mumbai, Maharashtra
2) Jaipur, Rajasthan
3) Vadodara, Gujarat
4) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
5) Kochi, Kerala
Answer- 4) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
About Sundaram Asset Management Company Limited (SAMC):
Establishment – 1996
Headquarters – Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Managing Director – Sunil Subramaniam
10. When was the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) established?
1) 2001
2) 1995
3) 1987
4) 1992
5) 1973
Answer- 4) 1992
Explanation:
About Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI):
Establishment – On April 12, 1992
Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra
Chairman – Ajay Tyagi
11. Where is the headquarters of Jana Small Finance Bank located?
1) Pune, Maharashtra
2) Gurugram, Haryana
3) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
4) Bengaluru, Karnataka
5) Kochi, Kerala
Answer- 4) Bengaluru, Karnataka
Explanation:
About Jana Small Finance Bank:
Establishment – 2008
Headquarters -Bengaluru, Karnataka
MD & CEO -Ajay Kanwal
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12. How many sectors are listed under the Central Govt. Production-Linked Incentive (PLI)
scheme?
1) 12
2) 13
3) 9
4) 10
5) 15
Answer- 2) 13
Explanation:
Production-Linked Incentive or PLI scheme is a scheme that aims to give companies incentives on
incremental sales from products manufactured from domestic units. Central Govt. has listed 13 sectors
into the PLI scheme
As of April 2021, the cabinet has approved 9 out of 13 PLI Scheme schemes.
13. What does ‘S’ stand for in RTGS?
1) Securities
2) Savings
3) Settlement
4) Signature
5) Sovereign
Answer- 3) Settlement
Explanation:
Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) is a specialized Bank to Bank fund transfer method that facilitates
real time transfer of Money & Securities.
14. Which is India’s 1st Payment Bank to get licensed by Reserve Bank of India?
1) Airtel Payments Bank
2) NSDL Payments Bank
3) Paytm Payments Bank
4) Fino Payments Bank
5) India Post Payments Bank
Answer- 1) Airtel Payments Bank
Explanation:
On April 11, 2016, Airtel Payments Bank became the first entity in India to receive a payments bank
license from RBI.
15. What is the Minimum paid-up capital for setting up a Small Finance Bank?
1) Rs. 150 crore
2) Rs. 200 crore
3) Rs. 50 crore
4) Rs. 100 crore
5) Rs. 250 crore
Answer- 2) Rs. 200 crore
Explanation:
The minimum paid-up equity capital for setting up a Small Finance Bank is ₹200 crores.
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16. When was HDFC ltd founded?
1) 1985
2) 1955
3) 1969
4) 1995
5) 1977
Answer- 5) 1977
Explanation:
Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC) Limited is an Indian financial services company
founded in 1977.
17. Through which of the Monetary Policy Instrument, RBI lends overnight loans to scheduled
banks, against government securities?
1) Repo Rate
2) Bank Rate
3) Marginal Standing Facility Rate
4) Reverse Repo Rate
5) Statutory Liquidity Ratio
Answer- 3) Marginal Standing Facility Rate
Explanation:
The MSF or Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) Rate is the rate at which RBI lends funds overnight to
scheduled banks, against government securities.
18. Match the given International Banks with their headquarters:
i. Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank a. Beijing, China
ii. New Development Bank b. Washington, D.C., U.S
iii. Asian Development Bank c. Manila, Philippines
iv. International Monetary Fund d. Shanghai, China
1) i-a, ii-b, iii-d, iv-c
2) i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b
3) i-a, ii-b, iii-c, iv-d
4) i-a, ii-c, iii-b, iv-d
5) i-b, ii-c, iii-d, iv-a
Answer- 2) i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b
Explanation:
International Banks Headquarters
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank Beijing, China
New Development Bank Shanghai, China
Asian Development Bank Manila, Philippines
International Monetary Fund Washington, D.C., U.S
19. Where is the headquarters of Fincare Small Finance Bank located?
1) Bengaluru, Karnataka
2) Mumbai, Maharashtra
3) New Delhi
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4) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
5) Hyderabad, Telangana
Answer- 1) Bengaluru, Karnataka
Explanation:
About Fincare Small Finance Bank:
MD & CEO– Rajeev Yadav
Headquarters– Bengaluru, Karnataka
20. Which of the following Monetary Policy Instruments is used by RBI for injection and
absorption of liquidity in the market by sales & purchase of Government Securities?
1) Corridor
2) Liquidity Adjustment Facility
3) Market Stabilisation Scheme
4) Open Market Operation
5) Marginal Standing Facility
Answer- 4) Open Market Operation
Explanation:
Open Market Operation (OMO) is a Monetary Policy Instrument used by RBI for injection and absorption
of liquidity in the market by sales & purchase of Government Securities.
21. What is the type of Inflation that occurs when the overall price of a product increases due to
increase in the cost of wages & raw materials?
1) Demand-Pull inflation
2) Cost-Pull inflation
3) Demand-Push inflation
4) Cost-Push inflation
5) Built-In inflation
Answer- 4) Cost-Push inflation
Explanation:
Cost-push inflation occurs when overall prices of a product increase (inflation) due to increases in the
cost of wages and raw materials.
22. When was the National Housing Bank established?
1) 1955
2) 1969
3) 1999
4) 1988
5) 1982
Answer- 4) 1988
Explanation:
About National Housing Bank(NHB):
Establishment –July 9, 1988
Headquarters –New Delhi
Managing Director – Sarada Kumar Hota
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23. “SWIFT” is commonly referred to as a term during transactions between banks. What does ‘I’
stand for in SWIFT?
1) Intermediate
2) International
3) Identification
4) Immediate
5) Interbank
Answer- 5) Interbank
Explanation:
Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) is a vast messaging network
used by banks and other financial institutions to quickly, accurately, and securely send and receive
information, such as money transfer instructions.
24. Who is the present (as of Apr’21) executive chairman of MasterCard?
1) Andy Jassy
2) Pat Gelsinger
3) Shantanu Narayen
4) Satya Nadella
5) Ajay Banga
Answer- 5) Ajay Banga
Explanation:
About MasterCard:
Executive Chairman: Ajay Banga
Chief Executive Officer(CEO): Michael Miebach
Headquarters: New York, USA
25. Through which of the following Mutual Funds plans an Investor can make regular & equal
payments to a Mutual Fund scheme?
1) Single Investment Plan
2) Systematic Transfer Plan
3) Dividend Transfer Plan
4) Systematic Investment Plan
5) Systematic Withdrawal Plan
Answer- 4) Systematic Investment Plan
Explanation:
A Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) is a plan in which investors make regular, equal payments into a
Mutual Fund scheme.
26. When was the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) established?
1) 2001
2) 1992
3) 1984
4) 1969
5) 1955
Answer- 2) 1992
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Explanation:
About Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI):
Establishment – 1992
Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra
Chairman – Ajay Tyagi
27. When was the Agriculture Insurance Company of India Limited established?
1) 1992
2) 1956
3) 1973
4) 2008
5) 2002
Answer- 5) 2002
Explanation:
About Agriculture Insurance Company of India Limited:
Establishment: 20th December 2002
Chairman & MD: Malay Kumar Poddar
Headquarters: New Delhi
28. Who is the present (as of Apr’21) Chairman of LIC?
1) G.R. Chintala
2) M.R. Kumar
3) Ajay Tyagi
4) Vipin Anand
5) Subhash Chandra Khuntia
Answer- 2) M.R. Kumar
Explanation:
About Life Insurance Corporation:
Establishment: 1st September 1956
Chairman: M.R.Kumar
Headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra.
29. Which is the 1st bank to start Aadhaar-based ATM service?
1) IndusInd Bank
2) Karur Vysya Bank
3) DCB Bank
4) City Union Bank
5) RBL Bank
Answer- 3) DCB Bank
Explanation:
DCB Bank is the first bank in India to start an Aadhaar-based ATM service (2016).
30. What should be the total valuation of a company to be considered as a ‘Unicorn Startup’?
1) USD 10 billion
2) Rs. 50 crore
3) Rs. 10 crore
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4) USD 5 million
5) USD 1 billion
Answer- 5) USD 1 billion
Explanation:
Unicorn Startup -a private company with a valuation over USD 1 billion.
There are over 30 Unicorn startups in India.
31. Match the following financial institutions with their respective Paid up capitals:
i. Payment Banks a. Rs. 500 crore
ii. Universal Banks b. Rs. 1 lakh
iii. Small Finance Banks c. Rs. 100 crore
iv. One Person Company d. Rs. 200 crore
1) i-d, ii-b, iii-a, iv-c
2) i-c, ii-d, iii-a, iv-b
3) i-b, ii-a, iii-c, iv-d
4) i-c, ii-a, iii-d, iv-b
5) i-d, ii-b, iii-c, iv-a
Answer- 4) i-c, ii-a, iii-d, iv-b
Explanation:
Financial Institutions Paid Up Capitals
Payment Banks Rs. 100 crore
Universal Banks Rs. 500 crore
Small Finance Banks Rs. 200 crore
One Person Company Rs. 1 lakh
32. Match the following Banks with their respective headquarters:
i. Corporation Bank a. Kolkata, West Bengal
ii. Indian Overseas Bank b. Mangalore, Karnataka
iii. Bandhan Bank c. Aluva, Kerala
iv. Federal Bank d. Chennai, Tamil Nadu
1) i-c, ii-d, iii-a, iv-b
2) i-b, ii-d, iii-a, iv-c
3) i-a, ii-b, iii-c, iv-d
4) i-b, ii-d, iii-a, iv-c
5) i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b
Answer- 2) i-b, ii-d, iii-a, iv-c
Explanation:
Banks Headquarters
Corporation Bank Mangalore, Karnataka
Indian Overseas Bank Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Bandhan Bank Kolkata, West Bengal
Federal Bank Aluva, Kerala
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33. Which is India’s 1st full-fledged consumer ‘neobank’?
1) Chqbook
2) Finin
3) Yelo
4) FamPay
5) Open
Answer- 2) Finin
Explanation:
Finin – India’s first full-fledged consumer neobank.
34. Which of the following is NOT one of the 4 All India Financial Institutions listed by RBI?
1) Export - Import Bank of India (Exim Bank)
2) National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
3) Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)
4) Industrial Investment Bank of India (IIBI)
5) National Housing Bank (NHB)
Answer- 4) Industrial Investment Bank of India (IIBI)
Explanation:
4 All India Financial Institutions listed by RBI:
• Export - Import Bank of India (Exim Bank)
• National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
• Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)
• National Housing Bank (NHB)
35. Which organisation launched the ‘Udyami Mitra’ Portal?
1) SEBI
2) IRDAI
3) RBI
4) SIDBI
5) NABARD
Answer- 4) SIDBI
Explanation:
Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) launched the ‘Udyami Mitra’ Portal to improve
accessibility of credit and handholding services to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
36. Who authored the book, “From Reserve Bank to Finance Ministry and Beyond: Some
Reminiscences”?
1) Manmohan Singh
2) S Venkitaramanan
3) M. Narasimham
4) Bimal Jalan
5) Raghuram Rajan
Answer- 3) M. Narasimham
Explanation:
The Book, “From Reserve Bank to Finance Ministry and Beyond: Some Reminiscences” was authored by
former RBI Governor M. Narasimham.
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37. When was the Financial platform ‘Paytm’ established?
1) 2005
2) 2015
3) 2012
4) 2008
5) 2010
Answer- 5) 2010
Explanation:
About Paytm:
Establishment – August 2010
Headquarters – Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Founder & CEO -Vijay Shekhar Sharma
38. NIFTY 50 & NIFTY Next 50 are benchmark index of which stock exchange?
1) Bombay Stock Exchange
2) India International Exchange
3) National Stock Exchange
4) Madras Stock Exchange
5) All the Above
Answer- 3) National Stock Exchange
Explanation:
NIFTY Next 50, the flagship index of the National Stock Exchange’s (NSE) has completed its 25 years of
journey on April 22, 2021, as it was launched on April 22, 1996.
NIFTY Next 50 and the NIFTY 50 together comprise the NIFTY 100, which represents the 100 most
liquid stocks traded on the National Stock Exchange of India.
39. ‘InstaBIZ’ is a mobile banking app from Which Bank?
1) Canara Bank
2) Axis Bank
3) ICICI Bank
4) HDFC Bank
5) Kotak Mahindra Bank
Answer- 3) ICICI Bank
Explanation:
ICICI Bank’s “InstaBIZ” is a mobile app for business customers to access banking accounts and do
transactions.
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1. Where is the annual paddy harvest festival “Shigmo” celebrated?
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Punjab
3) Gujarat
4) Telangana
5) Goa
Answer- 5) Goa
Explanation:
Shigmo/Shigmotsav is the celebration of a ‘rich, golden harvest of paddy’ by the tribal communities of
Goa. It is a vibrant celebration full of colour, song and dance rooted in Goan culture and traditions.
2. Where is the headquarters of International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) located?
1) Lyon, France
2) Munich, Germany
3) Warsaw, Poland
4) Bern, Switzerland
5) Madrid, Spain
Answer- 2) Munich, Germany
Explanation:
About International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF):
President – Vladimir Lisin
Headquarters – Munich, Germany
3. The marine commanders, MARCOS, are the special force of ____________.
1) United States Navy
2) Indian Navy
3) French Navy
4) People's Liberation Army Navy
5) Russian Navy
Answer- 2) Indian Navy
Explanation:
The marine commanders, MARCOS, are the special force of Indian Navy.
4. Where is the headquarters of the digital wallet firm Mobikwik?
1) Mumbai, Maharashtra
2) New Delhi
3) Noida, Uttar Pradesh
4) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
5) Gurugram, Haryana
Answer- 5) Gurugram, Haryana
Explanation:
RBI asked the digital wallet firm Mobikwik, which is facing data breach allegations, to get a forensic audit done
immediately. A group of hackers made allegations that they have accessed personal and financial data of nearly 10
crore Mobikwik customers.
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· Mobikwik is headquartered at Gurugram, Haryana.
5. Where is Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport located?
1) Pune, Maharashtra
2) Gurugram, Haryana
3) Noida, Uttar Pradesh
4) Nagpur, Maharashtra
5) Vadodara, Gujarat
Answer- 4) Nagpur, Maharashtra
Explanation:
Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport is located in Nagpur, Maharashtra.
6. Which country will host the 2022 FIFA Men’s World Cup?
1) France
2) Australia
3) Russia
4) Germany
5) Qatar
Answer- 5) Qatar
Explanation:
FIFA Men’s World Cup-2022 will be hosted by Qatar.
7. Where is Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES) located?
1) Bangalore, Karnataka
2) Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu
3) Nainital, Uttarakhand
4) Ahmedabad, Gujarat
5) Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Answer- 3) Nainital, Uttarakhand
Explanation:
About Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES):
It is an autonomous institute under the Department of Science & Technology (DST)
Director – Dr. Dipankar Banerjee
Location – Nainital, Uttarakhand
8. Which will be India’s 1st Mission to study the surface & atmosphere of Venus?
1) Shukrayaan-I
2) Mangalyaan-2
3) Gaganyaan
4) Aditya-L1
5) Chandrayaan-3
Answer- 1) Shukrayaan-I
Explanation:
Shukrayaan-1 is a proposed orbiter mission to Venus by the Indian Space Research Organisation to study the
surface and atmosphere of Venus.
9. How many digits are there in the Harmonised System of Nomenclature (HSN) Code?
1) 14
2) 6
3) 12
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4) 8
5) 10
Answer- 2) 6
Explanation:
HSN codes (Harmonised System of Nomenclature Code) is a universal 6 digits’ code adopted by World
Customs Organization (WCO) for systematic classification of goods at both national & international
levels.
10. Which country currently (in 2021) holds the chair of BIMSTEC?
1) Bangladesh
2) India
3) Sri Lanka
4) Myanmar
5) Thailand
Answer- 3) Sri Lanka
Explanation:
Sri Lanka is the Current Chair of BIMSTEC
BIMSTEC is group of 7 Asian countries,
• 5 South Asia Countries – Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka
• 2 Southeast Asia Countries – Myanmar and Thailand.
11. Where is the headquarters of BIMSTEC located?
1) New Delhi, India
2) Jakarta, Indonesia
3) Colombo, Sri Lanka
4) Dhaka, Bangladesh
5) Kathmandu, Nepal
Answer- 4) Dhaka, Bangladesh
Explanation:
About BIMSTEC:
The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) was set-
up in 1997.
Headquarters– Dhaka, Bangladesh
Secretary General– H. E. Mr. Tenzin Lekphell
12. Who was the 1st Recipient of Dadasaheb Phalke Award?
1) Devika Rani
2) Satyajit Ray
3) Sivaji Ganesan
4) Raj Kapoor
5) N T Rama Rao
Answer- 1) Devika Rani
Explanation:
The inaugural Dadasaheb Phalke Award was presented to actor “Devika Rani” at the 17th National Film
Awards held in 1970.
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13. Where is Tribhuvan International Airport located?
1) Myanmar
2) Sri Lanka
3) Pakistan
4) Nepal
5) Indonesia
Answer- 4) Nepal
Explanation:
A total of 54 districts are engulfed by the forest fire which is emitting smoke in the Kathmandu valley region, that
has resulted in a dip in the Air Quality Index (AQI). The smog caused by the wildfire led to cancellation of flights in
Tribhuvan International Airport.
14. Mahendragiri hills in Eastern Ghats is located in Which state?
1) Jharkhand
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Odisha
5) Telangana
Answer- 4) Odisha
Explanation:
The Odisha government has proposed its 2nd biosphere reserve at the Mahendragiri hills in the Eastern
Ghats region to be a Biosphere Reserve. Similipal Biosphere Reserve is Odisha’s 1st Biosphere Reserve.
Note- Mahendragiri hills in Tamil Nadu is located in the southern part of Western Ghats.
15. Where is Sariska Tiger Reserve located?
1) Gujarat
2) Punjab
3) Rajasthan
4) Mizoram
5) Assam
Answer- 3) Rajasthan
Explanation:
Sariska Tiger Reserve is located in Rajasthan.
16. Which is the capital of Uzbekistan?
1) Tashkent
2) Ashgabat
3) Baku
4) Bishkek
5) Nur-Sultan
Answer- 1) Tashkent
Explanation:
About Uzbekistan:
President – ShavkatMirziyoyev
Capital – Tashkent
Currency – Uzbekistani Som
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17. Under which ministry does the PM-KUSUM (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam
Utthaan Mahabhiyan) function?
1) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
2) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
3) Ministry of Power
4) Ministry of Water Resources
5) Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Answer- 5) Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Explanation:
PM-KUSUM (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan) was launched in February
2019 under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, to increase farmers' income by selling extra
electricity generated and reducing the over-dependence of farmers on diesel.
18. When was the National Investment & Infrastructure Fund Ltd (NIIFL) established?
1) 2014
2) 2019
3) 2018
4) 2004
5) 2015
Answer- 5) 2015
Explanation:
About National Investment & Infrastructure Fund Ltd (NIIFL):
• It is India’s 1st infrastructure specific investment fund or a sovereign wealth fund that was set up
by the Government of India.
Establishment – 2015
Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra
MD and CEO – SUJOY BOSE
19. Which city hosts the 22nd edition of AIBA’s World Boxing Championship in 2021?
1) Yekaterinburg, Russia
2) Tashkent, Uzbekistan
3) Belgrade, Serbia
4) Budva, Montenegro
5) Tirana, Albania
Answer- 3) Belgrade, Serbia
Explanation:
The 22nd edition of International Boxing Association (AIBA) World Boxing Championship will be
conducted between 10th April to 24th April, 2021 at Belgrade, Serbia.
20. Who authored the book “The Eco-vote: Peoples’ Representatives and Global Environment”?
1) Prakash Javadekar
2) Digvijaysinh Zala
3) M. Veerappa Moily
4) Maneka Gandhi
5) Harsh Vardhan
Answer- 2) Digvijaysinh Zala
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Explanation:
Digvijaysinh Zala authored the book “The Eco-vote: Peoples’ Representatives and Global Environment”.
21. Which country is the World’s largest Cotton producer?
1) China
2) Bangladesh
3) India
4) USA
5) Vietnam
Answer- 3) India
Explanation:
India is the world’s largest Cotton producer followed by China & USA.
Leading Cotton Growing States in India – Gujarat, Maharashtra, Telangana.
22. Which of the initiatives by NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) aims to encourage the
spirit of entrepreneurship & promote technology led innovation to the unserved/underserved
regions of India?
1) Atal Incubation Centre
2) Atal Community Innovation Centre
3) Aatmanirbhar Bharat ARISE
4) Atal New India Challenge
5) Atal Tinkering Lab
Answer- 2) Atal Community Innovation Centre
Explanation:
Atal Community Innovation Centre -To promote technology led innovation in the
unserved/underserved regions of India including Tier 2, Tier 3 cities, aspirational districts, tribal &
coastal areas.
23. What does Indian Govt.’s Project 75 deal with?
1) Nuclear Missile
2) Submarines
3) Stealth Guided Missile
4) Anti-tank Guided Missile
5) Armoured Personnel Carrier
Answer- 2) Submarines
Explanation:
Indian Govt.’s Project 75 deals with indigenous made submarines.
24. When was Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED)
established?
1) 1991
2) 1958
3) 1969
4) 1987
5) 1973
Answer- 4) 1987
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Explanation:
About Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED):
Establishment – August 1987
Headquarters – New Delhi
Managing Director – Pravir Krishna
25. Which is the 2019 Lok Sabha Constituency of Union Minister of Women and Child
Development Smriti Irani?
1) Raiganj, West Bengal
2) Amethi, Uttar Pradesh
3) Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh
4) Chandni Chowk, Delhi
5) Buxar, Bihar
Answer- 2) Amethi, Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
Union Minister of Women and Child Development (MWCD) Smriti Irani belongs to the Lok Sabha
Constituency – Amethi in Uttar Pradesh in 2019.
26. Which country signed the Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement (BECA) with India in
October 2020?
1) France
2) Russia
3) Germany
4) USA
5) Japan
Answer- 4) USA
Explanation:
Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement (BECA) signed between India & USA in October, 2020. It
provides for sharing of high-end military technology, logistics and geospatial maps between the two
nations.
27. When did the Republic of Kosovo get independence from Serbia?
1) 1991
2) 1995
3) 2008
4) 2005
5) 2000
Answer- 3) 2008
Explanation:
About the Republic of Kosovo:
On 17 February 2008, Kosovo became independent from Serbia after the North Atlantic Treaty
Organization (NATO)’s intervention.
Capital – Pristina
Currency – Euro
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28. What is the total strength of the Judges of the Supreme Court of India (including Chief Justice
of India)?
1) 32
2) 35
3) 30
4) 33
5) 34
Answer- 5) 34
Explanation:
Total Strength of Supreme Court Judges – 34 (including CJI)
29. Where is the headquarters of Spices Board India?
1) Mumbai, Maharashtra
2) Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
3) Vadodara, Gujarat
4) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
5) Kochi, Kerala
Answer- 5) Kochi, Kerala
Explanation:
About Spices Board India:
Chairman & Secretary – D Sathiyan
Headquarters – Kochi, Kerala
30. What is the minimum strength required for a Political party to be considered as the
Opposition party in either Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha?
1) 20% of the Total Strength of the House
2) 5% of the Total Strength of the House
3) 10% of the Total Strength of the House
4) 15% of the Total Strength of the House
5) No such Percentage Strength
Answer- 3) 10% of the Total Strength of the House
Explanation:
In order to get formal recognition as an Opposition party in either upper or lower houses, the concerned
party must have at least 10% of the total strength of the house. A single party has to meet the 10% seat
criterion, not an alliance.
31. Which is the capital of Rwanda?
1) Kampala
2) Kigali
3) Nairobi
4) Addis Ababa
5) Luanda
Answer- 2) Kigali
Explanation:
Kigali is the capital city of Rwanda.
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32. Match the following Indian Ministers with their respective Lok Sabha Constituencies:
i. Narendra Singh Tomar a. Begusarai, Bihar
ii. Giriraj Singh b. Khunti, Jharkhand
iii. Arjun Munda c. Morena, Madhya Pradesh
iv. Smriti Irani d. Amethi, Uttar Pradesh
1) i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b
2) i-c, ii-b, iii-d, iv-a
3) i-c, ii-a, iii-b, iv-d
4) i-c, ii-d, iii-a, iv-b
5) i-a, ii-b, iii-c, iv-d
Answer- 3) i-c, ii-a, iii-b, iv-d
Explanation:
Minister Lok Sabha Constituency
Narendra Singh Tomar Morena, Madhya Pradesh
Giriraj Singh Begusarai, Bihar
Arjun Munda Khunti, Jharkhand
Smriti Irani Amethi, Uttar Pradesh
33. When was the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying formed?
1) 2014
2) 2016
3) 2019
4) 2015
5) 2018
Answer- 3) 2019
Explanation:
The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying was formed in May 2019.
34. Which city is nicknamed as “Cultural Capital of India”?
1) Varanasi
2) Kolkata
3) Jaipur
4) Amritsar
5) Ahmedabad
Answer- 2) Kolkata
Explanation:
Kolkata city is nicknamed as “Cultural Capital of India”.
35. When was the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) established?
1) 1905
2) 1933
3) 1935
4) 1909
5) 1919
Answer- 4) 1909
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Explanation:
About Indian Institute of Science (IISc):
Director – Govindan Rangarajan
Location – Bangalore, Karnataka
Established – 1909
36. Which of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) deal with “Quality Education”?
1) SDG-5
2) SDG-3
3) SDG-1
4) SDG-6
5) SDG-4
Answer- 5) SDG-4
Explanation:
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 4 deals with “Quality Education”.
37. When was the Rwandan Genocide occurred?
1) 2001
2) 1999
3) 1994
4) 1989
5) 1976
Answer- 3) 1994
Explanation:
The Rwandan genocide occurred between 7 April and 15 July 1994 during the Rwandan Civil War.
During this period of around 100 days, members of the Tutsi minority ethnic group were mass
massacred.
38. Which is the 2019 Lok Sabha constituency of Education Minister, Ramesh Pokhriyal
‘Nishank’?
1) Haridwar, Uttarakhand
2) Akola, Maharashtra
3) Asansol, West Bengal
4) Amravati, Maharashtra
5) Tamluk, West Bengal
Answer- 1) Haridwar, Uttarakhand
Explanation:
Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ – 2019 Lok Sabha Constituency – Haridwar, Uttarakhand.
39. Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) is the flagship scheme of Which Ministry?
1) Ministry of Women and Child Development
2) Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship
3) Ministry of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries
4) Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
5) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Answer- 2) Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship
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Explanation:
Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Skill
Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) implemented by National Skill Development Corporation. The
objective of the Scheme is to enable a large number of Indian youth to take up industry-relevant skill
training.
40. In April 2021, the volcanic mountain, La Soufrière, in the island nation of Saint Vincent and
the Grenadines, erupted. In which oceanic region is the island located?
1) Java Sea
2) Mediterranean Sea
3) Caribbean Sea
4) Baltic Sea
5) Bering Sea
Answer- 3) Caribbean Sea
Explanation:
The volcanic mountain, La Soufrière, in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, erupted in April 2021. Saint
Vincent and the Grenadines is an island nation in the Caribbean Sea.
41. When was the Kyoto Protocol signed?
1) 1995
2) 1989
3) 1992
4) 1973
5) 1975
Answer- 3) 1992
Explanation:
The Kyoto Protocol is an international treaty signed during the 1992 United Nations Framework
Convention on Climate Change that commits state parties to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
42. Which was the target year set by Indian Govt. to attain a renewable energy capacity of 450
Giga Watts?
1) 2022
2) 2025
3) 2035
4) 2030
5) 2028
Answer- 4) 2030
Explanation:
In September 2020, Indian Govt. has set a target of increasing India’s renewable energy capacity to 175
Giga Watts by 2022, and a renewable energy capacity of 450 Giga Watts by 2030.
43. Where is the high altitude mountain pass, “Sela Pass” located?
1) Uttarakhand
2) Sikkim
3) Arunachal Pradesh
4) Himachal Pradesh
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5) Ladakh
Answer- 3) Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation:
The Sela Pass is a high-altitude mountain pass located on the border between the Tawang and West
Kameng Districts of Arunachal Pradesh state in India.
44. When was the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) established?
1) 1992
2) 1956
3) 1978
4) 1969
5) 1935
Answer- 2) 1956
Explanation:
About National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER):
Director-General– Shekhar Shah
Established in 1956
Location– New Delhi
45. Which is the capital of the Netherlands?
1) Brussels
2) Rotterdam
3) Copenhagen
4) Amsterdam
5) Oslo
Answer- 4) Amsterdam
Explanation:
About Netherlands:
Prime Minister – Mark Rutte
Capital– Amsterdam
Currency– Euro
46. Which is the main contributor to Acid Rain?
1) Carbon Monoxide, Methane
2) Carbon Monoxide, Nitrous Oxide
3) Sulfur Dioxide, Nitrogen Oxides
4) Carbon Dioxide, Water Vapour
5) Sulfur Dioxide, Ammonia
Answer- 3) Sulfur Dioxide, Nitrogen Oxides
Explanation:
Acid rain is caused by Sulfur dioxide (SO2) and Nitrogen Oxides that are released into the atmosphere,
which dissolves with water molecules in the air & fall as precipitation.
47. Where is India’s 1st e-Waste clinic located?
1) Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
2) Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
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3) Nagpur, Maharashtra
4) Kota, Rajasthan
5) Nizamabad, Telangana
Answer- 2) Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
India’s 1st e-waste clinic for segregating, processing and disposal of waste from household and
commercial units was set-up in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh in January 2020.
48. Name the Federal Assembly (Lower House) of the Russian Parliament.
1) Duma
2) Majlis
3) Sansad
4) Shora
5) Tsogdu
Answer- 1) Duma
Explanation:
The Federal Assembly (Lower House) of the Russian Parliament is called ‘Duma’.
49. Who along with Larry Page co-founded ‘Google’?
1) Ronald Wayne
2) Sergey Brin
3) Jan Koum
4) Paul Allen
5) Chad Hurley
Answer- 2) Sergey Brin
Explanation:
About Google:
Founders – Larry Page & Sergey Brin
Launched – 1998
Parent Organisation – Alphabet Inc. AffairsCloud Reco
50. Who was the 1st and only Indian Citizen to travel in space?
1) Kalpana Chawla
2) Rakesh Sharma
3) Sunita Williams
4) Ravish Malhotra
5) Ravi Chari
Answer- 2) Rakesh Sharma
Explanation:
The 1st and only Indian Citizen to travel in space was Rakesh Sharma, when he flew aboard the Soviet
rocket Soyuz T-11 in 1984.
51. Which is the 1st Wetland in India to be designated as a Ramsar Site?
1) Chilika Lake
2) Loktak Lake
3) Wular Lake
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4) Kolleru Lake
5) Vembanad Lake
Answer- 1) Chilika Lake
Explanation:
The population of dolphins in Chilika Lake, India’s largest brackish water lake, along the Odisha coast
has doubled in 2021 compared with last year, jumping from 146 to 162.
· Chilika Lake is the 1st Wetland in India to be designated as a Ramsar Site in 1981.
52. ______________ founded the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) in ________.
1) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, 1950
2) Jawaharlal Nehru, 1956
3) Indira Gandhi, 1970
4) Jawaharlal Nehru, 1965
5) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, 1947
Answer- 1) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, 1950
Explanation:
The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) celebrated its 71st Foundation Day on 9th April 2021.
ICCR was founded on 9th April 1950 by Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, the first Education Minister of
Independent India.
53. Which regions are connected by “Nathu La Pass”?
1) Sikkim – Bhutan
2) Uttarakhand – Tibet
3) Himachal Pradesh – Nepal
4) Assam – Myanmar
5) Sikkim – Tibet
Answer- 5) Sikkim – Tibet
Explanation:
Nathu La Pass connects India’s Sikkim with China’s Tibet autonomous region.
54. Where is the active volcanic mountain, Mount Tarawera located?
1) Indonesia
2) Fiji
3) New Zealand
4) Peru
5) Argentina
Answer- 3) New Zealand
Explanation:
Some Active Volcanoes in New Zealand:
Whakaari/White Island, Mount Tarawera, Mount Tongariro
55. Which is the capital of Ecuador?
1) Quito
2) Bogota
3) Caracas
4) Lima
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5) Montevideo
Answer- 1) Quito
Explanation:
About Ecuador:
President- Lenín Moreno
President-Elect– Guillermo Lasso
Currency- United States Dollar
Capital- Quito
56. Where is Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant located?
1) Indonesia
2) Thailand
3) Japan
4) Taiwan
5) China
Answer- 3) Japan
Explanation:
Fukushima is a Nuclear Power Plant located in the Japan, which was worst affected during the 2011
Earthquake & Tsunami that hit Japan. The Govt. of Japan has decided to drain radioactive water from the
plant into Pacific Ocean in a span of 2-years starting from 2021.
57. Match the following Ministers with their Portfolios held:
i. Thaawar Chand Gehlot a. Ministry of Commerce and Industry
ii. Mahendra Nath Pandey b. Ministry of Coal
iii. Pralhad Joshi c. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
iv. Piyush Goyal d. Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship
1) i-d, ii-a, iii-b, iv-c
2) i-c, ii-d, iii-b, iv-a
3) i-b, ii-d, iii-c, iv-a
4) i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b
5) i-a, ii-d, iii-b, iv-c
Answer- 2) i-c, ii-d, iii-b, iv-a
Explanation:
Minister Portfolio
Thaawar Chand Gehlot Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Mahendra Nath Pandey Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Pralhad Joshi Ministry of Coal
Piyush Goyal Ministry of Commerce and Industry
58. Which is the deepest all weather port in India?
1) V O Chidambaranar Port
2) Mundra Port
3) Deendayal Port
4) Gangavaram Port
5) Visakhapatnam Port
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Answer- 4) Gangavaram Port
Explanation:
Gangavaram Port is the deepest all weather port in India.
59. When was India’s road connectivity program, Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)
launched?
1) 2014
2) 2016
3) 2000
4) 1995
5) 2004
Answer- 3) 2000
Explanation:
Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) was launched on 25th December, 2000 by the then Prime
Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, to provide all-weather road connectivity to unconnected villages of India.
60. The UN declared 2021 as the International Year of ________________.
1) Sustainable Tourism for Development
2) Pulses
3) Indigenous Languages
4) Fruits and Vegetables
5) Plant Health
Answer- 4) Fruits and Vegetables
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN) has declared 2021 as the International Year of Fruits and Vegetables.
61. Where is Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary located?
1) Arunachal Pradesh
2) Gujarat
3) Assam
4) Sikkim
5) Uttarakhand
Answer- 3) Assam
Explanation:
Indian Rhino Vision 2020 (IRV2020) achieved its target of attaining a population of 3,000 rhinos in
Assam in April 2021. As a part of the last tranche 2 rhinos — an adult male and a female — were
translocated to Assam’s Manas National Park from Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary.
62. How many official languages are there in India as per the Constitution?
1) 24
2) 17
3) 22
4) 19
5) 14
Answer- 3) 22
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Explanation:
· There are 22 languages that have been recognized in the eighth schedule of the Indian constitution.
· Article 343(1) of the Indian constitution mentions “The official language of the Union shall be Hindi
in Devanagari script”.
63. Who painted the famous painting, “The Last Supper”?
1) Pablo Picasso
2) Vincent van Gogh
3) Jackson Pollock
4) Raja Ravi Varma
5) Leonardo da Vinci
Answer- 5) Leonardo da Vinci
Explanation:
To honor “Leonardo da Vinci” a pioneer in Art, his birthday (15th April) was selected as the World Art
Day.
· Some of his famous Works – Mona Lisa, The Last Supper, Vitruvian Man
64. Who authored the book, “Annihilation of Caste”?
1) B.R. Ambedkar
2) Mahatma Gandhi
3) Jyotirao Phule
4) E. V. Ramasamy
5) Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
Answer- 1) B.R. Ambedkar
Explanation:
Books by B.R. Ambedkar – Annihilation of Caste, Who Were the Shudras? , The Buddha and His Dhamma,
The Problem of the Rupee: Its Origin and Its Solution, Castes in India.
65. Which of the following is a Non-Constitutional Body/Position?
1) National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC)
2) Panchayati Raj
3) State Public Service Commission
4) Attorney General of India
5) NITI Aayog
Answer- 5) NITI Aayog
Explanation:
Organisation Constitutional Provision
National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) Article 338
Panchayati Raj Art-243 to 243-O
State Public Service Commission Article-315 to 323
Attorney General of India Article-76
NITI Aayog Non- Constitutional Body
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66. Who was the 1st Indian to receive the Oscar Award?
1) Bhanu Athaiya
2) Satyajit Ray
3) A.R. Rahman
4) Gulzar
5) Resul Pookutty
Answer- 1) Bhanu Athaiya
Explanation:
· Bhanu Athaiya was the 1st Indian to win the Oscar Award (Academy Award) for designing the
costumes for Richard Attenborough's Gandhi (1982).
· Satyajit Ray received an Honorary Academy Award in 1992, becoming the 1st Indian to receive an
Honorary Oscars.
67. Does Indian Constitution provide a right for a healthy environment, If so, Under which
article?
1) Yes, Article 226
2) No
3) Yes, Article 48
4) Yes, Article 21
5) Yes, Article 14
Answer- 4) Yes, Article 21
Explanation:
Under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution, Citizens of India are assured with the right to a healthy
environment.
68. Which of the following initiatives by Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) was launched with a
motive to engage school students between grade 6th to 12th with upcoming technologies?
1) Atal Community Innovation Centre
2) Mentor of Change
3) Atal Tinkering Lab
4) Atal Incubation Centre
5) All the above
Answer- 3) Atal Tinkering Lab
Explanation:
Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) has launched the Atal Tinkering Lab (ATL) program, a state-of-the-art
space established in a school with a goal to foster curiosity and innovation in young minds, between
grade 6th to 12th across the country through 21st century tools and technologies.
69. Who is the present (as of Apr’21) CEO of Intel?
1) Andy Jassy
2) Pat Gelsinger
3) Warren Buffett
4) Satya Nadella
5) Jamie Dimon
Answer- 2) Pat Gelsinger
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Explanation:
In April 2021, PM Narendra Modi virtually Interacted with CEO of Intel, Pat Gelsinger, where they
discussed the Digital India mission & various investment opportunities in India.
70. Where is the headquarters of the International Cricket Council (ICC)?
1) London, England
2) Sydney, Australia
3) Mumbai, India
4) Dubai, UAE
5) Cape Town, South Africa
Answer- 4) Dubai, UAE
Explanation:
About International Cricket Council (ICC):
CEO– Manu Sawhney
Chairman- Greg Barclay
Headquarters– Dubai, UAE
71. When was the 1st One Day International (ODI) match played?
1) 1980
2) 1956
3) 1971
4) 1896
5) 1931
Answer- 3) 1971
Explanation:
1st ever ODI match was played between Australia & England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on 5
January 1971.
· 2021 marks its 50th anniversary.
72. What is the Address size of IPv6?
1) 32 bits
2) 128 bits
3) 256 bits
4) 64 bits
5) 512 bits
Answer- 2) 128 bits
Explanation:
The size of an Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) address is 128 bits, compared to 32 bits in IPv4.
73. Where is Shirui Kashong or Shirui peak located?
1) Himachal Pradesh
2) Assam
3) Uttarakhand
4) Nagaland
5) Manipur
Answer- 5) Manipur
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Explanation:
Manipur govt. has sought help from the Central govt. to blow out the forest fire that broke out in the
Shirui Kashong or Shirui peak, Ukhrul District, Manipur.
74. Which is the official currency of Italy?
1) Italian Dollar
2) Euro
3) Italian Lira
4) Italian Peso
5) Franc
Answer- 3) Italian Lira
Explanation:
About Italy:
Prime Minister– Mario Draghi
Capital- Rome
Currency– Italian lira
75. Where is the Ramsar site ‘Bhoj Wetland’ located?
1) Odisha
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Rajasthan
5) Gujarat
Answer- 3) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
The Ramsar site ‘Bhoj Wetland’ located in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
76. Who is the Minister responsible for the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, as of April
2021?
1) Mansukh L. Mandaviya
2) Raj Kumar Singh
3) Rao Inderjit Singh
4) Mahendra Nath Pandey
5) Dharmendra Pradhan
Answer- 1) Mansukh L. Mandaviya
Explanation:
About Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways:
Minister of State (I/C) –Mansukh L. Mandaviya (Rajya sabha MP, Constituency – Gujarat)
77. Where is the headquarters of e-Commerce major ‘Flipkart’?
1) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
2) Noida, Uttar Pradesh
3) Gurugram, Haryana
4) Bengaluru, Karnataka
5) Pune, Maharashtra
Answer- 4) Bengaluru, Karnataka
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Explanation:
About Flipkart Group:
Establishment – 2007
Headquarters – Bengaluru, Karnataka
CEO – Kalyan Krishnamurthy
78. Which country is the World’s largest Oil Importer?
1) India
2) United States
3) United Kingdom
4) China
5) Japan
Answer- 4) China
Explanation:
China is the World’s largest oil importer followed by the US and India.
79. In September 2015, the UN General Assembly adopted to attain ______ Sustainable
Development Goals by 2030 to end poverty, and ensure that all people enjoy peace and
prosperity.
1) 19
2) 25
3) 18
4) 21
5) 17
Answer- 5) 17
Explanation:
In September 2015, the UN General Assembly adopted 17 Sustainable Development Goals by 2030 to
end poverty, and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity.
80. Which space organisation conducts research on the Martian surface through the “Mars
Odyssey” spacecraft?
1) ISRO
2) JAXA
3) SpaceX
4) Roscosmos
5) NASA
Answer- 5) NASA
Explanation:
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has been conducting research on the
composition of the Martian surface since 2001 through its “Mars Odyssey” spacecraft. April 2021, marks
the 20th anniversary of the space mission.
81. Where is Mount Yu Shan located?
1) China
2) Philippines
3) Taiwan
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4) Japan
5) South Korea
Answer- 3) Taiwan
Explanation:
Yu Shan, also known as Mount Jade is the highest mountain in Taiwan.
In April 2021, Taiwan launched a new amphibious warfare ship “Yu Shan”, named after Taiwan’s highest
mountain. The warship can be used to land troops and will bolster supply lines to vulnerable islands
offshore China and in the South China Sea.
82. Which is the Most common type of battery used in Electric Vehicles?
1) Nickel–cadmium battery
2) Leclanche cell
3) Lithium-ion battery
4) Nickel–iron battery
5) Magnesium-ion battery
Answer- 3) Lithium-ion battery
Explanation:
Lithium-ion battery is the Most common type of battery used in Electric Vehicles.
83. Totally how many states & UTs were covered by the Ganges river basin?
1) 14
2) 18
3) 21
4) 11
5) 7
Answer- 4) 11
Explanation:
Ganges river flows through 11 states - Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan,
Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Bihar, West Bengal and Delhi.
84. Where is India’s largest inland Salt Lake, ‘Sambhar Salt Lake’ located?
1) Rajasthan
2) West Bengal
3) Gujarat
4) Odisha
5) Andhra Pradesh
Answer- 1) Rajasthan
Explanation:
The Sambhar Salt Lake, India's largest inland Salt Lake, is located in Rajasthan.
85. Which is the capital of Australia?
1) Sydney
2) Melbourne
3) Wellington
4) Canberra
5) Brisbane
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Answer- 4) Canberra
Explanation:
About Australia:
Prime Minister – Scott Morrison
Capital – Canberra
Currency – Australian Dollar (AUD)
86. Where is the headquarters of International Energy Agency (IEA)?
1) New Delhi, India
2) Paris, France
3) Nairobi, Kenya
4) Helsinki, Finland
5) Geneva, Switzerland
Answer- 2) Paris, France
Explanation:
About International Energy Agency (IEA):
Executive Director – Fatih Birol
Headquarters – Paris, France
Members Countries– 30 member countries
87. Which is the largest internal organ in the human body?
1) Brain
2) Lungs
3) Heart
4) Pancreas
5) Liver
Answer- 5) Liver
Explanation:
Liver is the largest internal organ of the human body. Liver secretes ‘Bile’ juice which is used in the
digestion of Fat.
• Liver is also the 2nd largest organ of the human body, only after ‘Skin’.
88. Which is the highest honour in the field of computer science?
1) Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize
2) Abel Prize
3) Fields Medal
4) Turing Award
5) Breakthrough Prize
Answer- 4) Turing Award
Explanation:
The Turing Award, named after Alan Mathison Turing is recognized as the "Highest distinction in
computer science" and "Nobel Prize of Computing".
89. Where is the Table Mountain National Park located?
1) South Africa
2) Australia
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3) Scotland
4) Germany
5) Sweden
Answer- 1) South Africa
Explanation:
Table Mountain National Park, previously known as the Cape Peninsula National Park, is a national park
in Cape Town, South Africa.
• In April 2021, a massive forest fire destroyed many parts of the Table Mountain National Park.
90. Which Article under the Indian Constitution defines Finance Bills as Money Bill?
1) Article 72
2) Article 110
3) Article 239 A
4) Article 123
5) Article 256
Answer- 2) Article 110
Explanation:
A Finance Bill is a Money Bill defined in Article 110 of the Indian Constitution.
91. Where is Talcher Thermal Power Station (TTPS) located?
1) Chhattisgarh
2) Gujarat
3) Odisha
4) Rajasthan
5) New Delhi
Answer- 3) Odisha
Explanation:
The 460 MW Talcher Thermal Power Station (TTPS) in Odisha, one of the oldest in India has completely
shut down its operation on 31st of March 2021.
92. India’s Tallest dam, Tehri dam, is built across which river?
1) Mahanadi River
2) Narmada River
3) Tungabhadra River
4) Ghaghara River
5) Bhagirathi River
Answer- 5) Bhagirathi River
Explanation:
Tehri Dam, the tallest dam in India is built across Bhagirathi River near Tehri in Uttarakhand, India.
In April 2021, Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju inaugurated a water sports and adventure institute on the
bank of the Tehri lake.
93. Which space agency designed the World’s most powerful X-ray Telescope, ‘Chandra X-ray
observatory’?
1) ISRO
2) NASA
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3) JAXA
4) SpaceX
5) Roscosmos
Answer- 2) NASA
Explanation:
NASA has detected X-rays being emitted from Uranus, through its Chandra X-ray observatory. X-ray is
emitted by many planets including Venus, Saturn, even moons of Jupiter. Scattering of Sunlight could be
the possible Source of X-rays emitted.
94. Who authored the book, ‘Great Expectations’?
1) Charles Dickens
2) William Shakespeare
3) Jane Austen
4) George Orwell
5) John Keats
Answer- 1) Charles Dickens
Explanation:
Some famous books by Charles Dickens - Great Expectations, Oliver Twist, A Christmas Carol, Little
Dorrit.
95. Who is the Youngest Indian to climb Mount Everest?
1) Anita Devi
2) Arunima Sinha
3) Santosh Yadav
4) Krushnaa Patil
5) Shivangi Pathak
Answer- 5) Shivangi Pathak
Explanation:
At age 16, Shivangi Pathak became India's youngest person to climb the world's highest peak, Mount
Everest.
96. Which river is mentioned as “Parushni River” in Rigveda?
1) Chenab
2) Jhelum
3) Sarasvati
4) Beas
5) Ravi
Answer- 5) Ravi
Explanation:
The Shahpurkandi Dam project is located on the Ravi River in Pathankot district, Punjab.
• River Ravi is mentioned as “Parushni River” in Rigveda.
97. Match the following festivals with the celebrating states:
i. Sangken festival a. Manipur
ii. Sajibu Cheiraoba b. Tripura
iii. Hornbill Festival c. Arunachal Pradesh
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iv. Kharchi Festival d. Nagaland
1) i-d, ii-b, iii-a, iv-c
2) i-c, ii-b, iii-d, iv-a
3) i-b, ii-a, iii-c, iv-d
4) i-c, ii-a, iii-d, iv-b
5) i-d, ii-b, iii-c, iv-a
Answer- 4) i-c, ii-a, iii-d, iv-b
Explanation:
Festival State
Sangken festival Arunachal Pradesh & Assam
Sajibu Cheiraoba or Sajibu Nongma Panba Manipur
Hornbill Festival Nagaland
Kharchi Festival Tripura
98. Where is the headquarters of Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) located?
1) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
2) Mumbai, Maharashtra
3) Kolkata, West Bengal
4) Hyderabad, Telangana
5) Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Answer- 4) Hyderabad, Telangana
Explanation:
About Indian Green Building Council (IGBC):
Formed in 2001
Headquarters– Hyderabad, Telangana
99. What was India’s rank in the World Economic Forum’s ‘Global Gender Gap Report 2021’?
1) 156
2) 121
3) 140
4) 108
5) 133
Answer- 3) 140
Explanation:
India(score – 0.625) ranked 140th out of 156 countries in the 15th edition of the World Economic
Forum’s (WEF) ‘Global Gender Gap Report 2021’.
100. Who was the 1st President of the New Development Bank?
1) Rajesh Khullar
2) Marcos Prado Troyjo
3) Tenzin Lekphell
4) K V Kamath
5) Masatsugu Asakawa
Answer- 4) K V Kamath
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Explanation:
India’s K V Kamath was the 1st President of the New Development Bank (NDB), which was established
by the BRICS countries.
About NDB:
President – Marcos Prado Troyjo
Headquarters - Shanghai, China
101. Match the following animals with their respective Group names:
i. Fish a. Parliament
ii. Owl b. Shoal
iii. Crow c. Murder
iv. Shark d. Shiver
1) i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b
2) i-b, ii-a, iii-c, iv-d
3) i-d, ii-a, iii-c, iv-b
4) i-a, ii-b, iii-c, iv-d
5) i-d, ii-b, iii-c, iv-a
Answer- 2) i-b, ii-a, iii-c, iv-d
Explanation:
Animal Collective Name (Group of Animals)
Fish Shoal or School
Owl Parliament
Crow Murder
Shark Shiver
In Chile, the 2nd largest producer of Salmon Fish, around 4,200 tonnes of salmon died due to Algal
Blooming.
102. Where is Niti Valley located?
1) Ladakh
2) Sikkim
3) Uttarakhand
4) Himachal Pradesh
5) Jammu & Kashmir
Answer- 3) Uttarakhand
Explanation:
In April 2021, Uttarakhand government announced a glacier burst in the Sumna Glacier of Niti Valley.
Previously, in February 2021, the Glacier burst in Uttarakhand washed away the Rishi Ganga
Hydroelectric project.
103. Which is Asia’s Cleanest & Clearest River?
1) Teesta River
2) Trishuli River
3) Padma River
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4) Yangtze River
5) Umngot River
Answer- 5) Umngot River
Explanation:
Umngot river in Meghalaya popularly known as Dawki river, is the “Cleanest river in Asia” with its
crystal clear water. The river is in the village of Mawlynnong in Meghalaya, which is also known as
“Asia’s Cleanest Village".
• Residents of over 12 villages in Meghalaya, raised objections over the proposed 210 MW
hydroelectric project on Umngot river.
104. What is the full form of PDF?
1) Packet Developed File
2) Portable Developed File
3) Portable Document Format
4) Portable Developed Format
5) Portable Document File
Answer- 3) Portable Document Format
Explanation:
Portable Document Format (PDF), is a file format developed by Adobe in 1993.
105. Which is the capital of Armenia?
1) Yerevan
2) Bucharest
3) Baku
4) Ankara
5) Tbilisi
Answer- 1) Yerevan
Explanation:
About Armenia:
Capital – Yerevan
Currency – Armenian dram
President – Armen Sargsyan
106. Literary works from how many languages were recognised for Sahitya Akademi awards?
1) 17
2) 14
3) 28
4) 12
5) 24
Answer- 5) 24
Explanation:
Annually the Sahitya Akademi presents the award to the literary works in the 24 languages including
English which are recognised by the Akademi.
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107. Which is Asia’s longest River?
1) Mekong River
2) Indus River
3) Yangtze River
4) Brahmaputra River
5) Yellow River
Answer- 3) Yangtze River
Explanation:
China’s Yangtze River is the longest river in Asia and 3rd longest in the World.
108. When was the national space agency of China, the ‘China National Space Administration’
founded?
1) 1969
2) 1956
3) 1993
4) 1987
5) 1975
Answer- 3) 1993
Explanation:
About China National Space Administration:
Establishment: 22 April 1993
Administrator: Zhang Kejian
Headquarters: Beijing, China
109. Who is the World No.1 as per Men’s ATP Rankings in April 2021?
1) Novak Djokovic
2) Rafael Nadal
3) Daniil Medvedev
4) Dominic Thiem
5) Roger Federer
Answer- 1) Novak Djokovic
Explanation:
Men’s ATP Rankings (as of 27 April 2021) –
1 - Novak Djokovic (Serbia)
2 - Rafael Nadal (Spain)
3 - Daniil Medvedev (Russia)
110. Who was the 1st Sportsperson to receive India’s highest civilian award, the Bharat Ratna?
1) Sunil Gavaskar
2) Mihir Sen
3) Vishwanathan Anand
4) Sachin Tendulkar
5) Dhyan Chand
Answer- 4) Sachin Tendulkar
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Explanation:
Sachin Tendulkar, at the age of 40, became the youngest person and first sportsperson to receive Bharat
Ratna.
111. When was the joint venture fertilizer company, Talcher Fertilizers Ltd (TFL) established?
1) 2004
2) 2019
3) 2011
4) 2014
5) 2008
Answer- 4) 2014
Explanation:
Talcher Fertilizers Ltd (TFL), a Joint Venture company of 4 Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) namely
Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers (RCF), GAIL (India) Ltd. (GAIL), Coal India Ltd. (CIL) and Fertilizer
Corporation of India Ltd. (FCIL) which was established in 2014.
112. What does ‘I’ stand for in DIKSHA?
1) Intelligence
2) Innovation
3) Infrastructure
4) Integration
5) Importance
Answer- 3) Infrastructure
Explanation:
DIKSHA (Digital Infrastructure for Knowledge Sharing), the National Teacher Platform for School
Education was launched on September 5th 2017.
113. Totally how many railway zones are there in India?
1) 17
2) 19
3) 18
4) 15
5) 16
Answer- 3) 18
Explanation:
Indian Railways is divided into 18 Railway zones for administrative purposes. Southern Coast Railway
was the 18th Railway zone included in 2019.
114. Which film won most awards at the Oscars?
1) Ben-Hur
2) Titanic
3) The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
4) Only 2 & 3
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 5) All 1, 2 & 3
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Explanation:
The movies with the most Oscars were 'Titanic', 'Ben-Hur' and 'The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the
King', all having won 11 awards each.
115. Which state does the ethnic tribal group ‘Konyak’ belong to?
1) Kerala
2) Andaman & Nicobar
3) Nagaland
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Chhattisgarh
Answer- 3) Nagaland
Explanation:
India’s ethnic tribal group ‘Konyak’ belongs to Nagaland.
In April 2021, the Konyak tribes refused to pay tax to several extremist groups unless there was unity
for the greater cause of Nagas. Previously, people were forced to pay around 25% of their annual income
as tax to the extremist groups.
116. Which article of Indian Constitution provides power to the President of India to appoint the
Prime Minister & the Council of Ministers?
1) Article 14
2) Article 75
3) Article 51
4) Article 62
5) Article 58
Answer- 2) Article 75
Explanation:
Article 75 of the Constitution of India reads “The Prime Minister shall be appointed by the President and
the other Ministers shall be appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister”.
117. Where is the headquarters of the Centre for Wildlife Studies?
1) Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
2) Kochi, Kerala
3) Bangalore, Karnataka
4) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
5) Panaji, Goa
Answer- 3) Bangalore, Karnataka
Explanation:
About Centre for Wildlife Studies:
Establishment – 1984
Headquarters – Bangalore, Karnataka
118. Which of the following fields and the related study is wrongly matched?
1) Myrmecology - Study of Ants
2) Otology -Study of Ears
3) Paleontology - Study of Fossils
4) Oology - Study of Wines
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5) Polemology - Study of War
Answer- 4) Oology - Study of Wines
Explanation:
Oology - Study of Eggs
Oenology - Study of Wines
119. Which of the following initiatives by the Indian Govt. provides assistance to rural farmers
for procuring solar pumps?
1) Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha Utthan Mahabhiyan Scheme
2) Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan Yojana
3) Pradhan Mantri SVANidhi Scheme
4) Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana
5) Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana
Answer- 1) Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha Utthan Mahabhiyan Scheme
Explanation:
PM-KUSUM (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha Utthan Mahabhiyan) scheme is an initiative launched
by the Govt. of India under the Ministry of New and Renewable energy (MNRE) in 2019.
The scheme aims to provide assistance installing off-grid Solar Pumps on rural areas and thus decrease
their dependence on the grid. It is valid for grid-connected areas.
120. Which Ministry initiated the One Nation, One Card for transport mobility called ‘National
Common Mobility Card (NCMC)’?
1) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
2) Ministry of Railways
3) Ministry of Science and Technology
4) Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
5) Ministry of Tourism
Answer- 1) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
Explanation:
National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) - One Nation, One Card for transport mobility is an initiative of
the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs that enables endless travelling through various metros &
other transport systems across India.
It is an inter-operable transport card, used to pay for travel, toll duties (toll tax) , retail shopping, and
withdraw money.
121. Where is Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES) located?
1) Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
2) Nainital, Uttarakhand
3) Vadodara, Gujarat
4) Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
5) Mangalore, Karnataka
Answer- 2) Nainital, Uttarakhand
Explanation:
Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES) is located in Nainital, Uttarakhand.
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122. Which country does the revolutionist Fidel Castro & Che Guevara belong to?
1) Brazil
2) Vietnam
3) Mexico
4) Cuba
5) Colombia
Answer- 4) Cuba
Explanation:
The Cuban revolution of 1959 that led to the independence of Cuba was led by the revolutionist Che
Guevara and Fidel Castro.
123. To which country does the Submarine ‘KRI Nanggala-402’ belong?
1) China
2) Japan
3) Vietnam
4) Indonesia
5) Malaysia
Answer- 4) Indonesia
Explanation:
In April 2021, KRI Nanggala-402, the 44-year old attack submarine of Indonesian Navy was officially
declared as broken and the 53 on board crew members were declared dead.
124. When was the Iran Nuclear Deal also known as the ‘Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action
(JCPOA)’ signed?
1) 2010
2) 2012
3) 2005
4) 2007
5) 2015
Answer- 5) 2015
Explanation:
The Iran Nuclear Deal also known as the ‘Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA)’ was signed in
2015 between Iran and P5+1 (China, France, Germany, Russia, the United Kingdom, the United States,
and the European Union, or the EU).
In April 2021, Iran claimed a terrorist attack in the nuclear facility located at Natanz complex near
Tehran.
125. Who is the present (in Apr’21) Chairman & Managing Director of BSNL?
1) P D Vaghela
2) Ajay Tyagi
3) Sunil Kumar Gupta
4) Pravin Kumar Purwar
5) Ashok Kumar Gupta
Answer- 4) Pravin Kumar Purwar
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Explanation:
About Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL):
BSNL was formed by the corporatization of the Department of Telecom Services and came into being on
1st October 2000.
CMD– Pravin Kumar Purwar
Headquarters– New Delhi
126. What does the acronym ‘ALKS’ represent with respect to Self-driving cars?
1) Asynchronous Lane Keying System
2) Automated Lane Keying Software
3) Active Lane Keeping Software
4) Asynchronous Lane Keeping Software
5) Automate Lane Keeping System
Answer- 5) Automate Lane Keeping System
Explanation:
For keeping the cars within a lane, a technology called Automated Lane Keeping Systems (ALKS) will be
used as it uses sensors and software to guide the self-driving cars to accelerate and brake without
manual input.
127. Which of the following Scandinavian Countries use “Euro” as currency instead of “Krona”?
1) Iceland
2) Sweden
3) Finland
4) Norway
5) Denmark
Answer- 3) Finland
Explanation:
Of the 5 Scandinavian Countries - Iceland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark use Krona/Krone as their official
currency.
Whereas, Finland uses Euro as its official Currency.
128. Which is the official Currency of the United Kingdom?
1) Franc
2) UK Dollar
3) Euro
4) Pound Sterling
5) UK Peso
Answer- 4) Pound Sterling
Explanation:
About United Kingdom (UK)
Constituent Countries – England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
Prime Minister – Boris Johnson
Capital – London
Currency – Pound Sterling
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129. Which of the following is largely infused into the soil through the electrical energy
transferred in a Lightning strike?
1) Calcium
2) Carbon dioxide
3) Nitrogen
4) Magnesium
5) Oxygen
Answer- 3) Nitrogen
Explanation:
Nitrogen fixation to the soil largely happens through the electrical discharge caused during a Lightning
strike. Nitrogen is an essential mineral for Plant growth & Soil health.
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Table of Contents
NATIONAL AFFAIRS ........................................................................................................................................................ 4
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS ........................................................................................................................................... 31
GOVT SCHEMES ............................................................................................................................................................. 35
BANKING AND FINANCE .............................................................................................................................................. 40
ECONOMY AND BUSINESS ............................................................................................................................................ 71
MoUs AND AGREEMENTS ............................................................................................................................................. 77
APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS ........................................................................................................................ 83
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS .................................................................................................................................... 96
SUMMITS, CONFERENCES .......................................................................................................................................... 108
COMMITTEE AND MEETING ...................................................................................................................................... 110
INDEX ........................................................................................................................................................................... 116
ACQUISITION AND MERGERS .................................................................................................................................... 124
DEFENCE ...................................................................................................................................................................... 130
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ..................................................................................................................................... 131
SPORTS ......................................................................................................................................................................... 145
BOOKS AND AUTHORS................................................................................................................................................ 154
OBITUARY .................................................................................................................................................................... 159
IMPORTANT DAYS ...................................................................................................................................................... 172
ENVIRONMENT ........................................................................................................................................................... 189
APP and WEB PORTAL ................................................................................................................................................ 193
CURRENT STATIC BANKING ...................................................................................................................................... 200
CA STATIC GK .............................................................................................................................................................. 214
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NATIONAL AFFAIRS
1. What is the maximum assured sum payable under the EPFO’s Employees’ Deposit Linked
Insurance (EDLI) Scheme?
1) Rs 2.5 lakh
2) Rs 7 lakh
3) Rs 5 lakh
4) Rs 6 lakh
5) Rs 4.5 lakh
Answer- 2) Rs 7 lakh
Explanation:
Ministry of Labour & Employment implemented the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO)
board’s decision to increase the maximum sum assured payable under the Employees’ Deposit Linked
Insurance(EDLI) Scheme to Rs 7 lakh from Rs 6 lakh and approved the extension of minimum assurance
benefit of Rs 2.5 lakh payable to family members of deceased employees who die while in service.
2. In April 2021, Indian Govt extended the deadline for making payments under the Vivad Se
Vishwas by 2-months. Vivad Se Vishwas is a dispute resolution scheme under which
organisation?
1) Department of Income Tax
2) Department of Goods and Services Tax
3) Department of Revenue
4) Central Bureau of Investigation
5) Land Ports Authority of India
Answer- 1) Department of Income Tax
Explanation:
Indian Government extended the deadline for making payments under the Vivad Se Vishwas, the dispute
resolution scheme, by 2 months till 30th June 2021 and also extended the deadlines for various
compliance under Income Tax Act due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
3. What was India’s Natural Gas production in FY21 as per the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural
Gas?
1) 15.93 BCM
2) 28.67 BCM
3) 30.50 BCM
4) 44.48 BCM
5) 8.96 BCM
Answer- 2) 28.67 BCM
Explanation:
According to the data of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas(MoPNG), the crude oil production of
India fell by 5% to 30.5 million tonnes in FY21 from 32.17 million tonnes in 2019-2020. The data also
shows that Natural Gas production has also fallen by 8% to 28.67 billion cubic metres (BCM) in FY21
from around 31BCM in FY20.
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4. In April 2021, the Ministry of Finance announced an additional interest free loan worth Rs.
15,000 crores to state governments for capital expenditures.
Which of the following points are correctly related to India’s capital expenditure allocations?
A) The Interest free loans are given to state governments with a repayment tenure of 50-years
B) Of the Rs. 15,000 crores, Rs. 2, 600 Crore was allocated for North-East and Hill States
C) Central Govt in Budget 2021-22 announced disinvestment in PSU’s worth Rs. 2 lakh crores
1) Only A & C
2) All A, B & C
3) Only B & C
4) Only B
5) Only A & B
Answer- 5) Only A & B
Explanation:
The Ministry of Finance, under the ‘Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Expenditure’ is set
to provide an additional amount of Rs. 15,000 Crore to State Governments as Interest free 50-year loan
for spending on Capital projects for the FY 2021-22.
i.Of the Rs. 15,000 crores, Rs. 2, 600 Crore was allocated for North-East and Hill States
ii.The Central Government announced to raise Rs. 1.75 Lakh crore through disinvestment in Central
Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) during the FY 2021-22.
5. _______ Indian Naval ships were used in Operation Samudra Setu-II for bringing ________ to India.
1) 15, Indian citizens
2) 5, COVID-19 Vaccines
3) 7, COVID-19 Vaccines
4) 15, Oxygen Containers
5) 7, Oxygen Containers
Answer- 5) 7, Oxygen Containers
Explanation:
Indian Navy has launched Operation Samudra Setu-II for shipment of Liquid oxygen-filled cryogenic
containers & associated medical equipment to India from other countries. For this Operation, Indian
Navy deployed 7 Indian Naval ships(INS) viz. INS Kolkata, INS Kochi, INS Talwar, INS Tabar, INS Trikand,
INS Jalashwa and INS Airavat.
• In ‘Operation Samudra Setu’ 3,992 Indian citizens were brought back to India by the Navy.
6. Indian Army inaugurated its 1st Green Solar Energy Harnessing Plant of 56 KVA in ___________
which was constructed in collaboration with ____________.
1) North Ladakh, IIT Jammu
2) North Sikkim, IIT Mumbai
3) North Ladakh, IIT Mumbai
4) North Sikkim, IIT Ropar
5) North Ladakh, IIT Ropar
Answer- 2) North Sikkim, IIT Mumbai
Explanation:
Indian Army Inaugurated its 1st Green Solar Energy Harnessing Plant of 56 KVA (KiloVolt-Ampere) in
North Sikkim. The Plant uses Vanadium based battery Technology and is situated at an Altitude of
16000 Ft.
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• The project has been completed in collaboration with IIT Mumbai.
• 1st Green Solar Energy Harnessing Plant
7. In May 2021, Indian railways received the 100th Electric Locomotive manufactured in India by
the French company ‘Alstom’. Where were the locomotives manufactured?
1) Madhepura, Bihar
2) Asansol, West Bengal
3) Secunderabad, Telangana
4) Kapurthala, Punjab
5) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Answer- 1) Madhepura, Bihar
Explanation:
Alstom, a French multinational rolling stock manufacturer successfully manufactured and delivered its
100th Electric Locomotive to the Indian Railways. The Locomotives are manufactured at Madhepura
plant in Bihar. The plant is India’s largest integrated greenfield manufacturing facility.
8. The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare announced the Foodgrains Production target
for the crop year 2021-22.
Identify the points that are correctly related to the foodgrains target:
A) 307.3 Million Tonnes (MT) was the foodgrains production target set for 2021-22
B) Rice with 121.1 MT has the highest production target among foodgrains
C) In FY 2020-21 Agriculture contributed to 27.5% of India’s GDP
1) Only A & C
2) All A, B & C
3) Only B & C
4) Only B
5) Only A & B
Answer- 5) Only A & B
Explanation:
Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar has stated that the Government
has set Foodgrains Production target for the crop year 2021-22 at 307.3 Million Tonnes (MT), the
production target for 2020-21 was 301.92 MT.
Commodity Production Target
Rice 121.1 MT
Wheat 110 MT
As per Economic Survey 2020-21, the share of Agriculture in GDP increased to 19.9% in 2020-21 (from
17.8% in 2019-20).
9. Where did the Finance Minister virtually inaugurated India’s 1st 3D printed house?
1) IIT Bombay
2) IIT Roorkee
3) IIT Hyderabad
4) IIT Delhi
5) IIT Madras
Answer- 5) IIT Madras
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Explanation:
Union Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman virtually inaugurated India’s 1st 3D printed house at the
IIT Madras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The single-storey home was built in just 5 days over an area of about
600 sq. ft using ‘Concrete 3D Printing”
10. Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) announced a target of Rs. 15 lakh crores for
construction of Roads in India in the next 2 years.
Which are the points that are correctly related to India’s road infrastructure projects?
A) India’s National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP) project is targeted to be completed by 2025
B) 100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is allowed in the Road construction sector
C) For FY 2021-22, MoRTH set a target of constructing 40Km road per day
1) Only B & C
2) All A, B & C
3) Only C
4) Only A & C
5) Only A & B
Answer- 2) All A, B & C
Explanation:
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) set a target of road construction of worth INR 15 Lakh
Crore in the next 2 years.
i.Under the National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP), around 7, 300 projects worth INR 111 Lakh Crores
are set to be implemented by 2025.
ii.The Government has also permitted 100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the road sector.
iii.MoRTH is set to achieve its target of constructing highways of 40 Kms per day in FY 2021-22.
11. The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) issued guidelines for ‘Production Linked
Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industry (PLISFPI)’.
Identify the points that are correctly related to PLISFPI:
A) PLISFPI was announced with a total outlay of INR 10,900 Crores for 6-years
B) 12 different food items are covered under the scheme for receiving incentives
C) Base year for the 1st four years of the scheme is FY 2019-20
1) Only B & C
2) All A, B & C
3) Only A
4) Only A & C
5) Only A & B
Answer- 4) Only A & C
Explanation:
The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) has issued guidelines for ‘Production Linked
Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industry (PLISFPI)’.
i.PLISFPI was approved by the Union Cabinet with a total outlay of INR 10,900 Crores.
ii.Under the scheme incentives will be given for manufacturing of 4 Major Food Products- RTC/RTE,
Processed Fruits & Vegetables, Marine Products & Mozzarella Cheese.
iii.The Scheme will provide incentives for 6 years from FY 2021-22 to 2026-27 on incremental sales
over the base year.
iv.Base Year for first 4 years – 2019-20, for 5th & 6th year it would be 2021-22 & 2022-23.
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12. India’s 1st supply of UCO (Used Cooking Oil) based Biodiesel blended Diesel was made by
__________ in Delhi, to achieve India’s target of blending __________ Biodiesel in Diesel by 2030.
1) Bharat Petroleum, 5%
2) Indian Oil, 5%
3) Bharat Petroleum, 10%
4) Bharat Petroleum, 20%
5) Indian Oil, 20%
Answer- 2) Indian Oil, 5%
Explanation:
Union Minister for Petroleum & Natural Gas Dharmendra Pradhan virtually flagged off the 1st supply of
UCO (Used Cooking Oil) based Biodiesel blended Diesel from IndianOil’s Tikrikalan Terminal, Delhi.
i.India has set a target to achieve 5% blending of Biodiesel in Diesel by 2030.
ii.India has set a target of 10% (10% of ethanol mixed with 90% of petrol) blending by 2022 and 20%
blending by 2025.
4. Which organisation will act as the implementing agency for setting-up Pressure Swing
Adsorption (PSA) medical oxygen plants at 581 sites in various states?
1) National Highways Authority of India
2) Solar Energy Corporation of India
3) Indian Oil Corporation
4) Defence Research & Development Organisation
5) NITI Aayog
Answer- 1) National Highways Authority of India
Explanation:
Due to the shortage of medical oxygen in many state hospitals, Union Minister of Road, Transport and
Highways Nitin Gadkari announced the installation of Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) medical oxygen
plants at 581 sites in various states.
i.The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), will act as the nodal agency for executing civil and
electrical work of the medical oxygen plants.
13. Where is the Central Farm Machinery Training and Testing Institute that successfully tested
India’s 1st-ever electric tractor?
1) Karnal, Haryana
2) Palampur, Himachal Pradesh
3) Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
4) Budni, Madhya Pradesh
5) Bidar, Karnataka
Answer- 4) Budni, Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
India’s 1st-ever electric tractor was successfully tested at the Central Farm Machinery Training and
Testing Institute at Budni, Madhya Pradesh.
14. Which state govt announced to conduct “Jagananna Swachha Sankalpam programme” on July
8,2021?
1) Bihar
2) Karnataka
3) Odisha
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4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Telangana
Answer- 4) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
Andhra Pradesh government plans to launch Clean Andhra Pradesh (CLAP) Jagananna Swachha
Sankalpam programme on July 8,2021 to commemorate the birth anniversary of former Chief Minister
Y.S. Rajashekar Reddy.
15. Which of the following was made applicable to the Unorganised sector worker by the Labour
Ministry’s recent (in May’21) clarification on Section 142 of Social Security Code, 2020?
1) Maternity Benefits
2) Employees' Provident Funds
3) Payment of Gratuity
4) Aadhaar
5) Employees' State Insurance
Answer- 4) Aadhaar
Explanation:
Ministry of Labour & Employment has notified Section 142 of the Social Security Code, 2020 which
covers the applicability of Aadhar. It will enable the Labour Ministry to collect Aadhar data of workers
in the Unorganized Sector.
i.In September 2020, President Ram Nath Kovind gave assent to 3 Labour codes –
• Code on Social Security 2020
• Occupational Safety, Health and Working Condition Code 2020
• Industrial Relation Code 2020
16. In May 2021, the Union Cabinet gave approval to several initiatives.
Which of the following points are correctly related to the approvals?
A) 5 Kgs of Free Rice will be provided for 8-months (Jan-Aug’21) under Pradhan Mantri Garib
Kalyan Anna Yojana (PM-GKAY)
B) Under National Food Security Act, India provides subsidised food grains to 90% of the Rural
Population
C) India & UK to sign MoU on Global Innovation Partnership (GIP) enabling intercountry E-
BAAZAR
1) All A, B & C
2) Only B & C
3) Only C
4) Only A & C
5) Only A
Answer- 3) Only C
Explanation:
On May 5, 2021, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave approval for several
initiatives.
i.The cabinet has accorded approval to the allocation of additional foodgrain under Phase-III of PM-
GKAY for another period of 2 months – May to June 2021.
• Each beneficiary will get 5 Kg of rice per month for free of cost.
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• It is legally entitled, 75% of the rural population & 50% of the urban population to receive
subsidized food grains under National Food Security Act, (NFSA) 2013.
ii.Approval to MoU between India & United Kingdom (UK) on Global Innovation Partnership (GIP)
• GIP is set to develop an open and inclusive e-marketplace (E-BAAZAR) for cross border innovation
transfer.
17. Which institution launched the ‘Mission Bharat O2’ challenge to develop indigenous solutions
for solving India’s oxygen crisis?
1) IIT Kanpur
2) IIT Madras
3) IIT Guwahati
4) IIT Bombay
5) IIT Delhi
Answer- 1) IIT Kanpur
Explanation:
Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre (SIIC) of IIT Kanpur, has launched ‘Mission Bharat O2’
challenge to develop indigenous solutions for solving India’s oxygen crisis.
18. Technology company, ‘Ecoppia’ will manufacture Robotic Solar Cleaning Technology in India,
for its project in UAE. ‘Ecoppia’ belongs to which country?
1) USA
2) Germany
3) Japan
4) Israel
5) Belgium
Answer- 4) Israel
Explanation:
An Israel-based company ‘Ecoppia’ is set to produce robotic solar cleaning technology in India for a
project in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The project will take place through the Trilateral cooperation
agreement between Israel, India, and UAE, which is the 1st of its kind between the 3 countries.
19. Indian Railways inducted its 100th 12000 HP WAG 12 B locomotive in May 2021. Which
company manufactured the rail locomotives?
1) Integral Coach Factory
2) Golden Rock Railway Workshop
3) Madhepura Electric Locomotive Private Ltd
4) Chittaranjan Locomotive Works
5) Titagarh Wagons Ltd
Answer- 3) Madhepura Electric Locomotive Private Ltd
Explanation:
Indian Railways inducted its 100th 12000 HP WAG 12 B locomotive manufactured by Madhepura
Electric Locomotive Private Limited (MELPL) under the Make in India programme.
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20. What is the spectrum allocated by the Dept. of Telecommunication for conducting 5G trials in
India?
1) 900 MHz
2) 1800 MHz
3) 2500 MHz
4) 800 MHz
5) All the Above
Answer- 5) All the Above
Explanation:
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications has permitted the telecom
service providers (TSPs) including Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio Infocomm, Vodafone Idea, and MTNL to
conduct the 5G trial in India.
The operators are permitted to use their existing spectrums for the (800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz and
2500 MHz) 5G trial.
21. Which state govt. launched the “Mukhyamantri Sewa Sanklap Helpline 1100” a dedicated
helpline for COVID-19 related issues?
1) Gujarat
2) Uttarakhand
3) Assam
4) Arunachal Pradesh
5) Himachal Pradesh
Answer- 5) Himachal Pradesh
Explanation:
Jai Ram Thakur, Chief Minister(CM) of Himachal Pradesh launched a dedicated COVID-19 helpline
“Mukhyamantri Sewa Sanklap Helpline 1100” in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. The helpline is aimed to
support the people regarding the COVID-19 related issues.
22. Which Ministry mandated the issuing of certificates of disability only through online mode
using Unique Disability ID Portal (UDID Portal)?
1) Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
2) Ministry of Minority Affairs
3) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
4) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
5) Ministry of Women and Child Development
Answer- 4) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Explanation:
The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Ministry of Social Justice &
Empowerment (MoSJE) has issued a notification mandating all State/UT Governments to issue a
certificate of disability through online mode only using Unique Disability ID Portal (UDID Portal) –
(www.swavlambancard.gov.in) from June 1, 2021.
23. Name the anti-COVID-19 Operation that was launched by Indian Armed Forces in May 2021.
1) CO-SENA
2) CO-JEET
3) NAMASTE
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4) SAMUDRA SETU
5) CO-SETU
Answer- 2) CO-JEET
Explanation:
The Indian Armed Forces has launched operation “CO-JEET” to support anti-COVID-19 efforts of the
country.
Lieutenant General Dr. Madhuri Kanitkar is monitoring the steps & working on strategies to provide
relief to Covid-19 Patients.
24. Which state govt. announced to award ‘Manoj Das International Literary Award’ annually on
English Literature?
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Odisha
3) Chhattisgarh
4) Bihar
5) West Bengal
Answer- 2) Odisha
Explanation:
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has announced ‘Manoj Das International Literary Award’ on
English Literature in memory of eminent litterateur, Padma awardee Manoj Das, who died on April 27.
25. __________ became the 1st Indian state to have an online flood reporting system called Flood
Reporting and Information Management System (FRIMS), which was developed in collaboration
with ________________.
1) Uttar Pradesh, World Bank
2) Assam, UNICEF
3) Odisha, World Bank
4) Bihar, UNICEF
5) Uttarakhand, UNICEF
Answer- 2) Assam, UNICEF
Explanation:
On May 8, 2021, Jishnu Barua, Chief Secretary, Assam launched a real-time Digital – Flood Reporting
and Information Management System (FRIMS). With this launch, Assam became the 1st state in India
to adopt an online flood reporting system.
FRIMS was developed jointly by Assam State Disaster Management Agency(ASDMA) and United Nations
Children’s Fund(UNICEF).
26. In May 2021, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) announced
48.32 sq. kms around _____________ as an Eco-Sensitive Zone.
1) Vikramshila Dolphin Sanctuary
2) Puttenahalli Lake
3) Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary
4) Haliday Island Wildlife Sanctuary
5) Okhla Sanctuary
Answer- 3) Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary
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Explanation:
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has notified 48.32 Square
Kilometres area around the Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary (TCFS), Thane, Maharashtra as an Eco-
Sensitive Zone (ESZ).
About MoEFCC:
Union Minister – Prakash Javadekar (Rajya Sabha, Maharashtra)
Minister of State – Babul Supriyo (Lok Sabha – Asansol, West Bengal)
27. In May 2021, the Ministry of Agriculture has formulated a special Kharif strategy for 2021
with Special focus on which crop?
1) Cotton
2) Vegetables
3) Soyabean
4) Jute
5) Pulses
Answer- 5) Pulses
Explanation:
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare(MoAFW) formulated a special Kharif strategy for
implementation in the ensuing Kharif 2021 season. The strategy aims to attain self-sufficiency in the
production of pulses like Tur, Moong and Urad.
28. In May 2021, Miyon ka Bara railway station was renamed to Mahesh Nagar railway station.
Where is it located?
1) Jodhpur, Rajasthan
2) Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
3) Faridabad, Haryana
4) Nashik, Maharashtra
5) Surat, Gujarat
Answer- 1) Jodhpur, Rajasthan
Explanation:
The Miyon ka Bara railway station has been renamed to Mahesh Nagar railway station in Jodhpur,
Rajasthan after getting an approval. The name of the village changed from Miyon ka Bara to Mahesh
Nagar 2018.
29. In May 2021, The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) made changes to the
Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) Scheme Phase-II.
Correctly identify the changes that were made to the CPSU Scheme:
A) Traffic Charged on Power Distribution Companies were revised to Rs. 2.45/unit
B) Maximum Permissible Viability Gap Funding (VGF) is revised to Rs. 0.55 crores/MegaWatt
C) Only companies in which 50% stakes were owned by Central/ State Governments
organizations are eligible to avail the benefits of the scheme
1) Only A, B & C
2) Only B & C
3) Only A
4) Only A & C
5) Only A & B
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Answer- 1) Only A, B & C
Explanation:
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released new guidelines for implementation of
Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) Scheme Phase-II.
i.Revised Maximum Tariff (charged on Power Distribution Companies) – INR 2.45/unit.
ii.Reduced the Maximum Permissible Viability Gap Funding (VGF) to INR 0.55 Crore/MegaWatt (MW).
iii.Eligible Organisations – PSUs/Government Organisations who are under administrative control or
have 50% shareholding of Central/State Government.
30. In 2021, Area of Cultivation of Summer Crops increased by 21.58% compared to 2020. What
is the main cause behind this change?
1) Increase in Agricultural Exports
2) Increase in Cultivation area for Oilseeds
3) Higher Workforce involving in Agriculture due to Covid-19
4) Increase in Cultivation area for Pulses
5) Higher domestic consumption of produces, linked with Covid-19
Answer- 4) Increase in Cultivation area for Pulses
Explanation:
Area of Cultivation of Summer Crops increased by 21.58% in 2021 from 2020. i.e.Summer crops were
Cultivated in 80.02 lakh hectares in 2021 as against 65.82 lakh hectares in 2020 due to the increase in
cultivation area of Pulses.
31. In May 2021, the Union Cabinet gave approval to several initiatives including the changes
made to the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme.
Select the points that are correct with respect to the context of the recent approvals.
A) A National Programme on Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) Battery Storage was included under
PLI scheme with an outlay of Rs. 18,100 crore
B) All ACC should possess a minimum manufacturing capacity of 5 GWh
C) Himachal Pradesh govt. will use land owned by ITBP for construction of ‘Aerial Passenger
Ropeway System’
1) Only B
2) Only B & C
3) All A, B & C
4) Only A & B
5) Only A
Answer- 4) Only A & B
Explanation:
In May 2021, Union Cabinet gave approval to the following:
i.Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme – ‘National Programme on Advanced Chemistry Cell
(ACC) Battery Storage’ with a Total Outlay of INR 18, 100 Crore.
• Each selected ACC battery Storage manufacturer needs to set up an ACC manufacturing facility of
minimum 5 GWh capacity.
ii.Transfer of 1500 sq. metres of land belonging to Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) at Mussoorie to
the Uttarakhand government for construction of ‘Aerial Passenger Ropeway System’.
iii.Signing of MoU between Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) & Qatar Financial Centre
Authority (QFCA).
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32. According to the report released by CEEW-CEF, India added ________ power generation capacity
in 2020-21 with 7.7 GW from ___________.
1) 12.1 GW, Coal Energy
2) 14.8 GW, Solar Energy
3) 12.1 GW, Renewable Energy
4) 14.8 GW, Renewable Energy
5) 13.3 GW, Coal Energy
Answer- 3) 12.1 GW, Renewable Energy
Explanation:
According to the Council on Energy, Environment and Water-Centre for Energy Finance (CEEW-CEF)
Market Handbook 2020-21, India added 12.1 GigaWatt (GW) power generation capacity in 2020-21,
of which 7.7 GW was from renewable energy sources (64%), followed by coal/lignite (3.9 GW)
segment.
33. In May 2021, National Bamboo Mission (NBM) launched the MIS Module (Management
Information Systems). Development of which industry is focused through MIS Module?
1) Pharmaceutical
2) Khadi
3) Horticulture
4) Agarbatti
5) Rubber
Answer- 4) Agarbatti
Explanation:
National Bamboo Mission (NBM) has launched an MIS Module (Management Information Systems)
for strengthening the domestic Agarbatti Industry.
i.NBM comes under the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
34. The Ministry of Agriculture allocated Rs. 2250 crores under “Mission for Integrated
Development of ____________” for FY 2021-22, While India witnessed the highest production in the
sector in ____________.
1) Horticulture, FY 2020-2021
2) Silviculture, FY 2020-2021
3) Pisciculture, FY 2020-2021
4) Horticulture, FY 2019-2020
5) Pisciculture, FY 2019-2020
Answer- 4) Horticulture, FY 2019-2020
Explanation:
The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (MoA&FW) allocated INR 2250 Crore for FY 2021-22 for
‘Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture’ (MIDH), a centrally sponsored scheme.
i.During the FY 2019-20, India recorded its highest ever horticulture production of 320.77 Million
Tonnes (MT)
ii.MIDH covers fruits, vegetables, root & tuber crops, mushrooms, spice, flowers, Aromatic plants,
coconut, cashew, cocoa and bamboo.
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35. In May 2021, the Environment Ministry recommended the ‘Great Nicobar Plan’ for grant of
Terms & References of the Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) studies.
What are the points that are correctly related to the “Great Nicobar Plan”?
A) The ‘Great Nicobar Plan’ was proposed by the 15th Finance Commission
B) It was estimated with an outlay of Rs. 75,000 crores for development of Great Nicobar
C) Galathea Bay in Great Nicobar is an iconic site for the nesting of Giant Leatherback turtles
1) All A, B & C
2) Only B & C
3) Only C
4) Only A & C
5) Only A & B
Answer- 2) Only B & C
Explanation:
The Environment Appraisal Committee (EAC) – Infrastructure I of the Ministry of Environment, Forest
and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has recommended NITI Aayog’s project ‘Great Nicobar Plan’ for “grant
of Terms of Reference (TOR)” for Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) studies.
i.NITI Aayog proposed INR 75, 000 Crores for development of Greater Nicobar, including International
container transshipment terminal (at Galathea Bay), a greenfield international airport, and a power
plant.
ii.Galathea Bay is the site of the proposed port by the NITI Aayog is an iconic site for the nesting of
Giant Leatherback turtles in Greater Nicobar.
36. Which is the 1st Indian state to join the Global COVAX Alliance?
1) Maharashtra
2) Kerala
3) Punjab
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Gujarat
Answer- 3) Punjab
Explanation:
Punjab is set to become the 1st Indian state to join the Global COVAX (COVID-19 Vaccines Global
Access) Alliance. Joining the Alliance will help Punjab to address the Anti-Covid-19 vaccine shortage &
to procure vaccines at the best price.
i.COVAX is a global initiative co-led by Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), GAVI
Alliance, WHO and key delivery partner UNICEF.
ii.Punjab Cabinet has approved the ‘Punjab Prison Rules, 2021’, to set new rules that emphasis on
safety, security & welfare of prisoners.
37. Which state/UT recently (in May’21) became ‘Har Ghar Jal’ under Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM)
with 100% piped water connections in the rural area?
1) Assam
2) New Delhi
3) Ladakh
4) Tripura
5) Puducherry
Answer- 5) Puducherry
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Explanation:
Puducherry has become ‘Har Ghar Jal’ Union Territory(UT) by achieving the target of 100% piped
water connection in rural areas under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM). For this JJM has set the target year
as 2024. With this, Puducherry becomes 2nd ‘Har Ghar Jal UT and the 4th State/UT after Goa, Telangana
and Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
38. Which state/UT govt. launched “Mission Oxygen” to increase oxygen production to combat
the 3rd wave of COVID-19?
1) Punjab
2) New Delhi
3) Ladakh
4) Maharashtra
5) Puducherry
Answer- 4) Maharashtra
Explanation:
Maharashtra Chief Minister(CM) Uddhav Thackeray introduced “Mission Oxygen” to combat the third
wave of COVID-19.
39. Nutritious food is provided to COVID-19 affected patients in the hospitals of _________ under the
Free Swastha Aahar Yojana.
1) Mumbai
2) New Delhi
3) Bhopal
4) Kolkata
5) Chennai
Answer- 3) Bhopal
Explanation:
Madhya Pradesh’s Medical Education Minister Vishwas Kailash Sarang has launched the Free Swastha
Aahar Yojana (Healthy Food Scheme) for the corona patients in Bhopal.
40. In May 2021, ______________ announced a Climate Change partnership with India, to assist India
in achieving its targeted Renewable Energy generation of ___________ by 2030.
1) Finland, 650 GigaWatts
2) USA, 450 GigaWatts
3) Canada, 650 GigaWatts
4) Finland, 450 GigaWatts
5) USA, 650 GigaWatts
Answer- 2) USA, 450 GigaWatts
Explanation:
The United States is set to partner with India on climate change, it will assist India to achieve its target of
deploying 450 GigaWatts (GW) of Renewable Energy (RE) by 2030.
Globally, India is the 3rd CO2 emitter after China, USA.
41. Malerkotla became the newest & 23rd district of which state?
1) Uttarakhand
2) Punjab
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3) Sikkim
4) Assam
5) Himachal Pradesh
Answer- 2) Punjab
Explanation:
Amarinder Singh, Chief Minister of Punjab announced Malerkotla as the 23rd district of Punjab. The
district was created by carving the only Muslim majority town from Sangrur district.
42. NABARD in partnership with MCCIA launched India’s 1st Agriculture Export Facilitation
Center (AEFC).
What are the points that are correctly related to India’s Agricultural exports?
A) India’s Agricultural exports stood at INR 2.53 Lakh Crores in 2019-20
B) India targets to achieve USD 60 Billion in Agricultural Exports by 2022
C) India’s 1st AEFC was established in Surat, Gujarat
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A
3) Only C
4) Only B & C
5) Only A & B
Answer- 5) Only A & B
Explanation:
Mahratta Chamber of Commerce Industries & Agriculture (MCCIA) in partnership with National Bank
for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has launched India’s 1st Agriculture Export
Facilitation Center (AEFC) in Pune, Maharashtra.
i.India’s Agricultural exports stood at INR 2.53 Lakh Crores in 2019-20.
ii.India also targets to achieve USD 60 Billion in Agricultural Exports by 2022.
43. Which city topped the ‘State of Indian Healthcare – Indian Cities through the lens of
healthcare 2021’ report that was released by Housing.com?
1) Pune
2) Ahmedabad
3) Bengaluru
4) Hyderabad
5) Kolkata
Answer- 1) Pune
Explanation:
According to ‘State of Indian Healthcare – Indian Cities through the lens of healthcare 2021’
report released by Housing.com, a real estate portal – Pune, Maharashtra is the healthiest city among
the top 8 urban cities of India
44. Which state government launched the ‘Corona Mukt Pind Abhiyaan’ programme to manage
the spread of COVID-19 in rural areas?
1) Assam
2) Sikkim
3) Punjab
4) Maharashtra
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5) West Bengal
Answer- 3) Punjab
Explanation:
Chief Minister of Punjab, Amarinder Singh announced a distinct COVID Fateh programme as part of the
‘Corona Mukt Pind Abhiyaan’ to manage the spread of COVID-19 in the rural areas of Punjab.
45. Which state government launched the 15 day long ‘Maru Gam – Corona Mukt Gam’ or ‘My
Village – Corona Free Village’ campaign to manage the spread of COVID-19 in rural areas?
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Gujarat
3) Punjab
4) Maharashtra
5) Rajasthan
Answer- 2) Gujarat
Explanation:
Gujarat Chief Minister (CM), Vijay Rupani Launched 15 day long ‘Maru Gam – Corona Mukt Gam’ or
‘My Village – Corona Free Village’ campaign on May 1, 2021 to check the spread of Covid-19 in rural
areas of Gujarat.
46. World’s 1st Private Digital Court was launched by ‘Jupitice Justice Technologies’ using
Blockchain & AI. Where is the company located?
1) Noida
2) Delhi
3) Mumbai
4) Chandigarh
5) Gurugram
Answer- 4) Chandigarh
Explanation:
‘Jupitice Justice Technologies’, a Chandigarh-based startup has developed World’s 1st Private
Digital Court (powered by Blockchain & Artificial Intelligence) to resolve disputes under the Private
Justice System through Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanisms (ADR).
i.ADR is the method where, Disputes are settled amicably without intervention of any Judicial
institutions.
47. Identify the points that are correctly related to Ayushman Bharat projects:
A) Karnataka is ranked number 1 in establishing Health & Wellness Centre (HWC) under the
Ayushman Bharat project for 2020-21
B) Ayushman Bharat was launched in 2018 with 2 main pillars - HWCs & Pradhan Mantri Jan
Arogya Yojana (PMJAY)
C) Ayushman Bharat targets to establish 1.5 lakh functional AB-HWCs by December 2022
1) All A, B & C
2) Only B & C
3) Only A & B
4) Only A & C
5) Only C
Answer- 1) All A, B & C
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Explanation:
Karnataka was ranked as Number 1 state in establishing a Health & Wellness Centre (HWC) under the
Ayushman Bharat project for the year 2020-21.
i.Ayushman Bharat was launched in 2018 with its two main pillars of HWCs & Pradhan Mantri Jan
Arogya Yojana (PMJAY).
ii.Target - 1.5 lakh functional AB-HWCs by December 2022.
48. In May 2021, Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) notified the Customs
(Import of Goods at Concessional Rate of Duty) Amendment Rules, 2021.
Select are the points that are correct with respect to CBIC and its recent amendment:
A) Imported Goods are permitted for “Job Work”
B) Gold & Precious Stone sector is allowed to import goods at concessional Customs duty
C) “ICEGATE portal” is CBIC new single portal to regulate all registrations
1) All A, B & C
2) Only B & C
3) Only A & B
4) Only A & C
5) Only C
Answer- 4) Only A & C
Explanation:
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) notified the Customs (Import of Goods at
Concessional Rate of Duty) Amendment Rules, 2021.
i.The new amendment permits imported goods to be sent out for ‘job work’, which will benefit the
MSME sector.
ii.Importers which do not have manufacturing facilities can avail the IGCR, 2017 to import goods at
concessional Customs duty. However, this facility is not applicable for sectors like gold, jewellery,
precious stones and metals.
iii.CBIC new single portal to regulate all registrations - “ICEGATE portal”
About CBIC:
Chairman – M. Ajit Kumar
Headquarters – New Delhi
49. In May 2021, Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs announced ______________ as the top
implementer of Smart City Mission, that was launched in _________ with a total outlay of Rs. 48,000
crores.
1) Kerala, 2015
2) Gujarat, 2018
3) Maharashtra, 2018
4) Rajasthan, 2018
5) Jharkhand, 2015
Answer- 5) Jharkhand, 2015
Explanation:
Jharkhand has clinched the 1st Position among the 36 States & UTs of India based on the progress of
implementation of Smart City projects, Rajasthan came second in the rankings. The rankings were
released by the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA).
i.Smart City Mission was launched in 2015 with an overlay of INR 48, 000 Crore.
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About MoHUA:
Minister of State (I/C) – Hardeep Singh Puri (Rajya Sabha – UP)
50. __________ signed an MoU with National Health Authority (NHA) to provide health insurance
with a coverage of ___________ under Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana
1) Tamil Nadu, Rs. 10 lakhs
2) Telangana, Rs. 5 lakhs
3) Rajasthan, Rs. 10 lakhs
4) Rajasthan, Rs. 5 lakhs
5) Telangana, Rs. 10 lakhs
Answer- 2) Telangana, Rs. 5 lakhs
Explanation:
Telangana Medical and Health department has signed an MoU with the National Health Authority
(NHA) for the implementation of Ayushman Bharat (Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana(PMJAY))
scheme in the State.
i.The health insurance coverage is for Rs 5 lakh for beneficiaries.
51. The Ministry of Culture announced India’s Tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites,
which consists of 6 potential sites.
Identify the points that are correctly related to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India:
A) Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) proposes the potential sites to the Ministry of Culture
B) The Tentative list includes Temples of Kanchipuram from Tamil Nadu
C) There are a total of 38 UNESCO World Heritage sites in India, including the last added site -
Satpura Tiger Reserve
1) All A, B & C
2) Only B & C
3) Only A
4) Only A & C
5) Only A & B
Answer- 5) Only A & B
Explanation:
6 places were added to India’s tentative list of UNESCO’s (United Nations Educational, Scientific and
Cultural Organization) World Heritage sites. The sites include - Temples of Kanchipuram (Tamil
Nadu), Satpura Tiger Reserve (Madhya Pradesh).
i.9 sites were proposed by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), in which 6 were selected by the
Ministry of Culture.
ii.There are 38 UNESCO - World Heritage Sites in India.
iii.Last Added World Heritage Site from India – Jaipur City, Rajasthan in 2019.
52. Which state govt. allocated 50 acres of land for the establishment of National Institute of
Medicinal Plants (NIMP)?
1) Rajasthan
2) Bihar
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Maharashtra
5) Uttar Pradesh
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Answer- 4) Maharashtra
Explanation:
The Chief Minister(CM) of Maharashtra approved the proposal to allocate 50 Acres of land in the
district of Sindhudurg to establish the National Institute of Medicinal Plants (NIMP). The allocated
land located in the Aadali village of Dodamarg taluka will be handed over to the Ministry of AYUSH.
53. In May 2021, the Ministry of Home Affairs extended the validity of registration for NGOs in
India due to Covid-19.
What are the points that are correctly related to Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA)?
A) Validity certificates of all NGOs are extended till 30th September 2021
B) To receive foreign contribution, all NGOs should open a ‘FCRA account’ in Reserve Bank of
India
C) As per FCRA Amendment Bill - 2020, NGOs shall be at least 1 year-old to receive foreign
contributions
1) Only C
2) Only B & C
3) Only A
4) Only A & B
5) Only B
Answer- 3) Only A
Explanation:
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) extended the validity of registration certificates granted to Non-
Government Organisations (NGOs) under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), 2010 till
September 30, 2021 due to restrictions imposed in view of COVID-19.
i.To receive Foreign Contribution, all NGOs have to open a ‘FCRA account’ at State Bank of India, New
Delhi Main Branch (SBI NDMB) before June 30, 2021.
ii.As per FCRA Amendment Bill - 2020, NGOs intending to receive foreign funding must be at least 3
years old and must have spent INR 15 Lakh in voluntary activities prior to their applications.
54. “Elderline” call centers were established across India to address the difficulties faced by
senior citizens during COVID-19 pandemic. Which Ministry has set-up the Elderline call centers?
1) Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
2) Ministry of Law and Justice
3) Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
4) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
5) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Answer- 5) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Explanation:
The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment started the state-wise call centres under the Elderline
project to address the difficulties faced by the elders due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The
elderly can reach the call centres through the toll-free number – 14567. The Ministry is working
towards making the call centres functional in all the states by the end of May 2021.
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55. Which government body partnered (in Apr’21) with the Department of Higher Education to
launch an innovation challenge for developing applications on “Indian Language Learning”?
1) University Grants Commission
2) MyGov
3) NITI Aayog
4) Central Institute of Indian Languages
5) University of Delhi
Answer- 2) MyGov
Explanation:
MyGov in association with the Department of Higher Education (DHE) launched an innovation
challenge, for developing an application on “Indian Language Learning” to promote regional language
literacy.
56. Which state increased its per capita income to Rs. 1.70 lakhs per annum in 2020-21, in
comparison with All India per capita income of Rs 1.34 Lakh per annum in 2019-20?
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Kerala
3) Maharashtra
4) West Bengal
5) Andhra Pradesh
Answer- 5) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
Andhra Pradesh (AP) Finance Minister (FM) Buggana Rajendranath Reddy presented the State Budget
for the FY 2021-22 with an outlay of INR 2.29 Lakh Crore.
i.INR 7, 200 Crore allocated for Dr. YSR Rythu Bharosa-PM Kisan Scheme
ii.Per Capita Income of the State increased to INR 1.70 Lakh per annum in 2020-21 compared to INR
1.68 Lakh of AP & INR 1.34 Lakh per annum as the All India per capita income for 2019-20.
57. Which state's Police initiated a new program called “Mission Hausla” to help people COVID-19
patients to get oxygen, beds and plasma?
1) Maharashtra
2) West Bengal
3) Telangana
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Uttarakhand
Answer- 5) Uttarakhand
Explanation:
The Uttarakhand police launched a drive “Mission Hausla” to help people COVID-19 patients to get
oxygen, beds and plasma. The police are also supporting the people to get ration and help them with
ambulance service, cremation of bodies as a part of the mission.
58. Identify the points that are correctly related to Indian Insurance Companies (Foreign
Investment) Amendment Rules, 2021:
A) The amendment rules for the FDI in insurance companies was notified by the IRDAI
B) As per the new amendments, FDI limit in insurance sector is increased to 51% form the
existing 25%
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C) At Least one of the 3 top positions – Chairperson of the board, the MD and CEO in the insurance
company shall be held by a resident Indian citizen
1) Only A & C
2) Only A
3) Only B & C
4) Only C
5) Only A & B
Answer- 4) Only C
Explanation:
The Ministry of Finance notified the Indian Insurance Companies (Foreign Investment) Amendment
Rules, 2021 which increases the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) limit in the Insurance sector to 74%
from the existing 49%.
i.FDI in the insurance sector was increased from 26% to 49% in 2015.
ii.According to the new norms, Majority of board members, Key Management Persons (KMP) need to be
resident Indian citizens, as should be at least one of the 3 top positions – Chairperson of the board,
the MD and CEO.
59. Who released the ‘CCI Journal on Competition Law and Policy’ during the foundation day
celebration of Competition Commission of India(CCI)?
1) Atul Verma
2) Prakash Javadekar
3) Nirmala Sitharaman
4) Amit Banerjee
5) Anurag Singh Thakur
Answer- 3) Nirmala Sitharaman
Explanation:
Nirmala Sitharaman, Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs released the ‘CCI Journal on
Competition Law and Policy’ at the virtual event organised to commemorate the 12th founding day of
the Competition Commission of India(CCI).
About CCI:
Director General – Dr. Atul Verma
Headquarters – New Delhi
Established – 20th May 2009
60. Which organisation launched the tele-counselling helpline ‘SAMVEDNA’?
1) National Commission for Protection of Child Rights
2) National Commission for Minorities
3) National Commission for Backward Classes
4) National Human Rights Commission of India
5) National Commission for Women
Answer- 1) National Commission for Protection of Child Rights
Explanation:
National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) under the aegis of Ministry of Women and
Child Development has been providing Tele-Counselling to children affected during COVID 19
Pandemic through SAMVEDNA -Toll-Free Helpline.
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SAMVEDNA - Sensitizing Action on Mental Health Vulnerability through Emotional Development and
Necessary Acceptance.
61. Which was the 1st Indian state to reimburse Goods and services tax (GST) paid on Covid-
related donations made to the state and state-run organisations?
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Rajasthan
3) West Bengal
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Haryana
Answer- 5) Haryana
Explanation:
Haryana became the first state in the country to reimburse Goods and services tax (GST) paid on Covid-
related donations made to the state and state-run organisations. This will be applicable till June 30.
62. ________________ launched the 1st of its kind Community Based Inclusive Development (CBID)
Program on rehabilitation of Divyangjan, which was a result of the MoU signed between India &
___________.
1) Prakash Javadekar, Japan
2) Thaawarchand Gehlot, Japan
3) Thaawarchand Gehlot, Australia
4) Prakash Javadekar, Australia
5) Prakash Javadekar, South Korea
Answer- 3) Thaawarchand Gehlot, Australia
Explanation:
Union Minister of Social Justice & Empowerment, Thaawarchand Gehlot virtually launched a first of its
kind 6-month Community Based Inclusive Development (CBID) Program on rehabilitation of
Divyangjan.
This course is co-designed by Rehabilitation Council of India and University of Melbourne as a joint
initiative under the MoU signed between Australia and India in 2018.
63. Which organisation virtually organised the 51st edition of Indian Handicrafts and Gift Fair
(IHGF) in May 2021?
1) Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts
2) National Small Industries Corporation
3) Central Cottage Industries Corporation of India
4) Handicraft and Handloom Export Corporation of India
5) Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
Answer- 1) Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts
Explanation:
The 51st Edition of virtual Indian Handicrafts and Gift Fair (IHGF) 2021 organized by Export
Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH) took place from May 19-23, 2021. It is India’s largest
Virtual Fair in the Home, Fashion, Lifestyle, Textiles and Furniture sector.
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64. Which state launched the “Sanjeevani Pariyojana” program to provide quick Covid-19
medical care at home for people in rural areas?
1) Uttarakhand
2) Andhra Pradesh
3) Haryana
4) Chhattisgarh
5) Goa
Answer- 3) Haryana
Explanation:
Haryana Chief Minister launched ‘Sanjeevani Pariyojana’ to provide for supervised and quick medical
care at home for people in rural areas with mild to moderate symptoms of COVID-19.
65. India is planning to re-introduce 10 Cheetahs from __________ in November 2021 at _____________
for the 1st time since Cheetahs were declared extinct in India in 1952.
1) Africa, Kuno National Park
2) South America, Balphakram National Park
3) South America, Kuno National Park
4) Africa, Balphakram National Park
5) Africa, Madhav National Park
Answer- 1) Africa, Kuno National Park
Explanation:
Cheetah, declared extinct in India in 1952 is set to be re-introduced into India in November, 2021 at the
Kuno National Park, Madhya Pradesh (MP). It is the 1st time in the world that a large carnivore will
be relocated from one continent to another.
Under ‘Project Cheetah’, 10 African Cheetahs will be brought from South Africa & Namibia and
reintroduced in India.
66. The National Mission on the use of Biomass in ____________ was set-up by the Ministry of Power
with a minimum duration of ___________.
1) Coal-based Thermal Power plants, 10 years
2) Gas-fired Thermal Power plants, 5 years
3) Geothermal Power plants, 10 years
4) Gas-fired Thermal Power plants, 10 years
5) Coal-based Thermal Power plant, 5 years
Answer- 5) Coal-based Thermal Power plant, 5 years
Explanation:
The Ministry of Power is set to establish a National Mission on the use of Biomass in coal-based
Thermal Power Plants with a minimum mission duration of 5 years.
i.It will address the issue of air pollution caused by farm stubble burning
67. In May 2021, the Union Cabinet gave approval for several key initiatives.
Identify the points that are correctly related to the approvals:
A) Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICoAI) will sign an MoU with its Australian counterpart
Institute of Public Accountants (IPA)
B) Creation of a new post of Director in the NDRF Academy in Nagpur, Maharashtra
C) Opening of New Consolidate Consulate General of India in Port Louis, Mauritius
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1) All A, B & C
2) Only B & Cw
3) Only A & B
4) Only C
5) Only A & C
Answer- 3) Only A & B
Explanation:
On May 25, 2021, the Union Cabinet approved several key initiatives.
i.Signing of MoU by the Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICoAI) & Institute of Company Secretaries
of India (ICSI) with various Foreign Countries/Organisations.
• Institute of Public Accountants (IPA), Australia
• Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA), UK
ii.Creation of a new post of Director in Senior Administrative Grade (SAG), at NDRF Academy in
Nagpur, Maharashtra.
iii.Opening of a new Consulate General of India in Addu City, Maldives in 2021. It is India’s 1st
Consulate in Maldives and will help in building India’s diplomatic presence in Maldives.
68. Which organisation will be designing the reactor for India’s 1st Radioisotope Production
(reactor) and processing facility complex?
1) Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
2) Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics
3) Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research
4) Bhabha Atomic Research Centre
5) Defence Research and Development Organisation
Answer- 4) Bhabha Atomic Research Centre
Explanation:
The Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) stated that India’s 1st Radioisotope Production (reactor)
and processing facility complex will be built on Public Private Partnership (PPP) Model. It will be the
1st of its kind PPP in the world.
The reactor will be designed by Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) and constructed by Nuclear
Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL), a subsidiary of DAE.
69. As per the 3rd Advance Estimates of production of major agricultural crops for 2020-21,
India recorded a 2.66% growth in foodgrain production compared to 2019. Which organisation
released the estimate?
1) Directorate General of Foreign Trade
2) Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare
3) Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
4) Indian Council of Agricultural Research
5) NITI Aayog
Answer- 2) Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare
Explanation:
The Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare (DAC & FW) has released the 3rd
Advance Estimates of production of major agricultural crops for 2020-21. According to the estimates,
the total foodgrain production in India is estimated to rise by 2.66% to a record 305.44 Million
Tonnes (MT) in 2020-21 (compared to 2019).
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70. Which Indian hockey stadium was renamed as “Olympian Balbir Singh Senior International
Hockey Stadium” to mark the contribution of India’s 3 time Olympics champion Balbir Singh
Senior?
1) Raipur International Hockey Stadium
2) Vidarbha Hockey Association Stadium
3) Kalinga Stadium
4) Bangalore Hockey Stadium
5) Mohali International Hockey Stadium
Answer- 5) Mohali International Hockey Stadium
Explanation:
The Government of Punjab has officially renamed the Mohali International Hockey Stadium Sector 63
phase 9, Mohali, Punjab, after the 3 time Olympics champion, Padma Shri Balbir Singh Senior. The
stadium will be officially known as Olympian Balbir Singh Senior International Hockey Stadium.
71. India opened up imports of 3 pulses - Tur, Moong & Urad, by amending them from restricted
to open category. Which Ministry is responsible for the amending the rules?
1) Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
2) Ministry of External Affairs
3) Ministry of Finance
4) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
5) Ministry of Home Affairs
Answer- 4) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Explanation:
The government of India has opened up the import of pulses like tur (arhar), moong and urad pulses as
the Ministry of Commerce has amended the import coverage of these 3 pulses by transferring them
from restricted to open category.
72. Which state recently (in May’21) amended its ‘Freedom of Religion Bill’ to provide upto 5-
years of Imprisonment for forcible religious conversion by Marriage?
1) Assam
2) Karnataka
3) Maharashtra
4) Gujarat
5) Rajasthan
Answer- 4) Gujarat
Explanation:
Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat gave his assent to the ‘Gujarat Freedom of Religion (Amendment)
Bill, 2021’, which provides imprisonment for fraudulent/forcible conversion by marriage.
i.The amended bill proposes that, a forcible conversion by marriage, shall invite imprisonment of 3-5
years and fine of up to INR 2 Lakh.
ii.Previously, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh have passed similar laws banning ‘fraudulent’
conversions through marriage.
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73. Which state/UT government launched the “Mission Oxygen Self-Reliance” to increase oxygen
production capacity of the state?
1) Karnataka
2) Maharashtra
3) Punjab
4) West Bengal
5) New Delhi
Answer- 2) Maharashtra
Explanation:
The Mission Oxygen Self-Reliance scheme was launched recently by the Maharashtra Government to
address the state’s oxygen shortage.
i.It seeks to increase the state’s current oxygen generation capacity of 1,300 MT per day to 3,000 MT
oxygen per day
74. A 1st of its kind Environment Surveillance Platform in Asia called “Precision Health Platform”
was launched in ____________ for conducting surveillance in __________ system.
1) Bangalore; Primary Health Care
2) Mumbai; Primary Health Care
3) Hyderabad; Primary Health Care
4) Bangalore; Sewage
5) Hyderabad; Sewage
Answer- 4) Bangalore; Sewage
Explanation:
Karnataka Government has launched India’s 1st City-wide Environmental Surveillance Platform named
‘Precision Health Platform’ in Bengaluru. It is a city-wide sewage surveillance system which will
help officials track COVID-19 at an early stage and make preparations to face it. The platform is also the
1st of its kind in Asia.
i.Partners – United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the COVID Action
Collaborative
75. Which organisation(s) partnered alongside UNICEF & YuWaah to launch the “YoungWarrior”
campaign to train 5 million youths to combat COVID-19 pandemic?
1) Central Board of Secondary Education
2) Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
3) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
4) Only 1 & 3
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 5) All 1, 2 & 3
Explanation:
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the United Nations
Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and its partner organisation YuWaah,Central Board of Secondary
Education(CBSE) with the support of over 950 coalition partners, has launched a pan-India campaign
called #YoungWarrior to collectively engage five million young people to combat the ongoing COVID-
19 crisis.
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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
1. Name the country that recently (in May’21) announced to become a member of the “Net Zero
Producers Forum”?
1) Iran
2) Israel
3) Saudi Arabia
4) Turkey
5) Lebanon
Answer- 3) Saudi Arabia
Explanation:
The five countries which are responsible for 40% of oil and gas production – Qatar, the United States,
Canada and Norway have launched a cooperative forum on climate called “Net Zero Producers Forum”.
• Saudi Arabia (the world’s biggest crude exporter), announced to join the Net Zero Producers
Forum.
2. Which country (in May’21) listed India under “Priority Watch List” in its Special 301 report?
1) Japan
2) Australia
3) United States
4) European Union
5) China
Answer- 3) United States
Explanation:
According to the Special 301 report, India has been put on the “Priority Watch List” along with 8 other
countries by the United States(US). Another 23 countries were also put on “Watch List”.
i.Basically, the list comprises countries that do not provide sufficient Intellectual Property (IP) rights to
American companies.
3. Which country provided financial assistance for the construction of 200 KW Hydro Power
Plant at Nepal’s Chandannath Municipality?
1) China
2) India
3) USA
4) Russia
5) Japan
Answer- 2) India
Explanation:
On 5th May 2021, a 200 KW small hydro power plant at Chandannath Municipality in Nepal’s Jumla
district that was newly rehabilitated with India’s financial assistance of Nepali Rs 26.39 million (INR
1.64 Crore) was virtually inaugurated.
About Nepal:
President: Bidya Devi Bhandari
Capital: Kathmandu
Currency: Nepalese Rupee(NPR)
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4. Where is the $550 million worth Crimson Solar Project built?
1) California, USA
2) Munich, Germany
3) Helsinki, Finland
4) Zurich, Switzerland
5) Toronto, Canada
Answer- 1) California, USA
Explanation:
The United States(U.S) approved a $550 million Crimson Solar Project in California desert. It is capable
of powering nearly 90,000 homes.
5. Despite COVID-19 India became the top exporter of Automobiles to ____________ in 2020 as per
the ‘Automotive Export Manual 2021-South Africa’ report released by ____________.
1) Malaysia, Automotive Component Manufacturers Association
2) Saudi Arabia, Automotive Industry Export Council
3) Saudi Arabia, Automotive Component Manufacturers Association
4) Malaysia, Automotive Industry Export Council
5) South Africa, Automotive Industry Export Council
Answer- 5) South Africa, Automotive Industry Export Council
Explanation:
According to the ‘Automotive Export Manual 2021-South Africa’ report released by Automotive Industry
Export Council (AIEC), India was the top country of origin in Volume terms for passenger cars & Light
Commercial Vehicles (LCVs) imports into South Africa in 2020, despite COVID-19 lockdowns.
i.Automotive Industry Export Council (AIEC) was established in 1999 as the promotion body for the
automotive industry in South Africa.
6. ____________ opened one of the World’s longest Pedestrian suspension bridges named ‘516
Arouca’ across ___________ river.
1) Nepal, Madi
2) Portugal, Paiva
3) Spain, Paiva
4) Portugal, Madi
5) Spain, Madi
Answer- 2) Portugal, Paiva
Explanation:
Portugal opened the Pedestrian suspension bridge named ‘516 Arouca’ in Northern Portugal. The 516-
meter long bridge is built in the Arouca Geopark, which is suspended 175 metres above the Paiva River.
Note – Baglung Parbat Footbridge in Nepal with 567-metre is the world’s longest pedestrian
suspension bridge.
7. In May 2021, China released its 7th Census, where its population stood at ___________ in 2020 and
expected to reach the maximum by __________.
1) 1.41 Billion, 2030
2) 1.56 Billion, 2025
3) 1.56 Billion, 2030
4) 1.56 Billion, 2028
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5) 1.41 Billion, 2025
Answer- 5) 1.41 Billion, 2025
Explanation:
According to the 7th census conducted by China’s National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), China’s annual
population growth stood at ‘0.53%’ in the last decade (2010-20), the lowest since 1953.
i.China’s population stood at 1.41 Billion in 2020
ii.Cause of the slowing growth rate - China’s ‘one-child policy’.
iii.China’s population is expected to reach its peak in 2025.
iv.India may overtake China as the most populous country by 2023 or 2024
8. What was the rate of increase in Global food prices as per the FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) for
April 2021?
1) 101.8 points
2) 120.9 points
3) 100.0 points
4) 135.1 points
5) 106.5 points
Answer- 2) 120.9 points
Explanation:
FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) averaged 120.9 points in April 2021, which is 2 points (1.7%) higher
than the FFPI in March 2021 and 28.4 points (30.8%) higher than April 2020. This marks the 11th
consecutive monthly rise in the FFPI value to its highest since May 2014.
i.The increase was due to the price rise in sugar, followed by oils, meat, dairy and cereals.
9. Which country created a new body “Global Task Force on Pandemic Response” to provide
COVID-19 aids across the globe?
1) Japan
2) United States
3) European Union
4) China
5) Australia
Answer- 2) United States
Explanation:
Global Task Force on Pandemic Response, a newly formed public-private partnership organised by
the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, supported by Business Roundtable, was set-up with a motive to
deliver resources to assist COVID-19 efforts in areas of the highest need around the world.
10. Which is the World’s 1st Country to ban Synthetic Cannabinoids?
1) China
2) India
3) Australia
4) Canada
5) Brazil
Answer- 1) China
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Explanation:
China issued a total ban on synthetic cannabinoids, thus becoming the world’s first country to ban all
synthetic cannabinoid substances. Synthetic Cannabinoids are human made chemicals.
11. ___________ has announced USD 50 Billion to end COVID-19 Pandemic, by vaccinating at least
_______ of the World's population by the end of 2021.
1) World Bank, 60%
2) World Bank, 30%
3) International Monetary Fund, 40%
4) World Bank, 50%
5) International Monetary Fund, 60%
Answer- 3) International Monetary Fund, 40%
Explanation:
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced an USD 50 Billion proposal to end the COVID-19
Pandemic. It has set a target of vaccinating at least 40% of the world’s population by the end of 2021
& remaining 60% by the first half of 2022.
i.This would inject USD 9 trillion into the global economy by 2025 due to fast resumption of economic
activity.
About IMF:
Managing Director – Kristalina Georgieva
Headquarters – Washington, D.C., United States
Establishment– 1944
12. In May 2021, 4 UN bodies formed a team of experts under ‘One Health High-Level Expert
Panel’.
Identify the points that are correctly related to the initiative:
A) 4 UN bodies - WHO, UNEP, UN-World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) & International Labour
Organization (ILO)
B) The panel will develop frameworks to prevent & prepare for Zoonotic outbreaks like Covid-
19
C) ‘One Health High-Level Expert Panel’ initiative was proposed by India & South Africa in 2020
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & C
3) Only B
4) Only A & B
5) Only B & C
Answer- 3) Only B
Explanation:
4 United Nation (UN) bodies viz, the World Health Organization(WHO), the United Nations
Environment Programme (UNEP), the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE), and the Food and
Agriculture Organization (FAO) formed a team of experts under ‘One Health High-Level Expert Panel’
to help develop a global plan of action to prevent the spread of diseases from animals to humans.
i.The panel will develop frameworks and establish good practices to prevent and prepare for Zoonotic
outbreaks of diseases like Zika, Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS), Ebola, COVID-19, etc.
ii.The ‘One Health High-Level Expert Panel’ initiative was proposed by Germany and France in 2020 at
the backdrop of the outbreak of COVID-19.
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13. Which organisation conducts the war games “Steadfast Defender 21” in May 2021?
1) Association of Southeast Asian Nations
2) Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
3) North Atlantic Treaty Organization
4) Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
5) South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation
Answer- 3) North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Explanation:
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is conducting War Games ‘Steadfast Defender 21’ from
May-June 2021. Majority of the exercise will take place in Germany, Portugal and Romania.
i.The Forces will be deployed across land and sea from North America to the Black Sea region and off the
coast of Portugal.
ii.NATO was formed on 4 April, 1949 between 30 European and North American countries.
GOVT SCHEMES
1. Which state govt. launched the scheme ‘Parvat Dhara Yojana’ to rejuvenate natural water
resources at an outlay of Rs. 20 crores?
1) Odisha
2) Assam
3) Himachal Pradesh
4) Arunachal Pradesh
5) Sikkim
Answer- 3) Himachal Pradesh
Explanation:
The State Government of Himachal Pradesh initiated ‘Parvat Dhara Yojana’ to revive, recharge aquifers
(underground layer which contains water) and conserve natural resources of water in the state. An
outlay of INR 20 Crore has been set aside for implementation of the scheme.
2. Which State/UT launched the Auro Scholarship Programme of Sri Aurobindo Society to all its
students, in May 2021?
1) Goa
2) Tripura
3) Arunachal Pradesh
4) Puducherry
5) Telangana
Answer- 2) Tripura
Explanation:
Ratan Lal Nath, Education Minister of Tripura launched the first of its kind Auro Scholarship Programme
of Sri Aurobindo Society for all the students of Tripura. The programme was launched at the virtual
event organised by the Sri Aurobindo Society.
• Under this scheme, parents of the students who achieve benchmark performance will receive up to
Rs 1000 per month in their bank accounts.
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3. Which state govt. announced the ‘Mukhyamantri COVID Upchar Yojana’ scheme to provide free
COVID-19 treatment for Economically Weaker families?
1) Rajasthan
2) Assam
3) West Bengal
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Jharkhand
Answer- 4) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
The State Government of Madhya Pradesh has launched a new scheme ‘Mukhyamantri COVID Upchar
Yojana’ (Chief Minister’s COVID Treatment Programme). It aims to provide free treatment for COVID-19
to all Economically Weaker Families of the state.
About Madhya Pradesh:
Chief Minister – Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Governor – Anandiben Patel
Capital – Bhopal
4. In May 2021, the 1st residential project constructed under the SWAMIH Fund was completed.
Identify the points that are correct with respect to the SWAMIH fund:
A) Special Window for Affordable and Mid-Income Housing (SWAMIH) fund provides loans to
stalled housing projects due to lack of funding
B) SWAMIH is a INR 25, 000 Crore fund having 14 investors, with the Government of India
holding 50% in the fund
C) Criteria - Carpet area of the house shall not exceed 1000 square feet
1) All A, B & C
2) Only B & C
3) Only C
4) Only A & C
5) Only A & B
Answer- 5) Only A & B
Explanation:
Union Minister for Finance Nirmala Sitharaman has stated that the Real Estate Fund – ‘Special Window
for Affordable and Mid-Income Housing (SWAMIH) Investment Fund I’ will benefit 1.16 lakh home
loan borrowers, whose housing projects were stalled due to funding issues.
i.On May 13, 2021, SWAMIH Fund Completed its 1st Residential Project – ‘Rivali Park Wintergreens’ is
located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
ii.SWAMIH is a INR 25, 000 Crore fund having 14 investors, with the Government of India holding 50%
in the fund.
iii.Criteria - Houses which don’t exceed 200 square metre of carpet area.
Note - 100% FDI in Real Estate Sector in India.
5. In May 2021, the 8th installment of funds for Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)
scheme was released.
Identify the points that are correctly related to PM-KISAN Scheme:
A) For the 1st time, farmers in West Bengal joined the PM-KISAN Scheme
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B) PM-KISAN Scheme is a 100% centrally funded scheme launched in 2019 at Gorakhpur, Uttar
Pradesh
C) Rs. 9000/year will be credited to the bank accounts of the beneficiaries in tranches of 3-equal
four monthly installments of Rs. 3000 each
1) All A, B & C
2) Only B & C
3) Only C
4) Only A & B
5) Only B
Answer- 4) Only A & B
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the 8th installment of funds to beneficiaries under the Pradhan
Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme.
i.For the 1st time, farmers in West Bengal joined the PM-KISAN Scheme.
ii.PM-KISAN Scheme is a 100% centrally funded scheme launched in 2019 by PM Narendra Modi at
Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh.
iii.An amount of INR 6000 per year is provided to eligible beneficiary farmer families in 3-equal four
monthly installments of INR 2000 each.
6. Where was the free medical consultation scheme “Vaidya Aapke Dwar” launched by the
Department of AYUSH in May 2021?
1) Telangana
2) Bihar
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Odisha
5) Punjab
Answer- 3) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
The Department of Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa and Homoeopathy(AYUSH)
launched the “Vaidya Aapke Dwar” scheme in Madhya Pradesh(MP).
Through this scheme free medical consultation is given at home through live video call by AYUSH
medical specialists.
7. In which state was the “AYUSH Ghar Dwar” COVID-19 wellness programme launched by the
dept of AYUSH in May 2021?
1) Rajasthan
2) Himachal Pradesh
3) Chhattisgarh
4) West Bengal
5) Gujarat
Answer- 2) Himachal Pradesh
Explanation:
The Department of Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa and Homoeopathy(AYUSH)
launched the “AYUSH Ghar Dwar” a statewide wellness programme for COVID-19 patients in Himachal
Pradesh.
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8. What is the utility of the ‘Chhattisgarh Mahtari Dular Yojna’?
1) Health Insurance for Journalists
2) Free ration for Economically backward people
3) Solatium for families of COVID-19 deceased Government employees
4) Solatium for families of COVID-19 deceased Healthcare workers
5) Educational Stipend for childrens of COVID-19 deceased parents
Answer- 5) Educational Stipend for childrens of COVID-19 deceased parents
Explanation:
The Chhattisgarh government Launched a new scheme named ‘Chhattisgarh Mahtari Dular Yojna’
through which the government will pay for the education for those children who lost their parents due
to the Covid-19 pandemic.
9. Which state govt. launched “Chief Minister Vatsalya Yojana” to take care of the children who
were orphaned due to COVID-19?
1) Rajasthan
2) Uttarakhand
3) West Bengal
4) Manipur
5) Assam
Answer- 2) Uttarakhand
Explanation:
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Tirath Singh Rawat announced a scheme named Chief Minister Vatsalya
Yojana for orphaned children who have lost their parents due to Covid-19.
i.The state’s orphaned children will be provided with a maintenance allowance of Rs 3000 per month.
About Uttarakhand:
Capital – Dehradun
Governor – Baby Rani Maurya
10. Which state government approved implementation of 3 Welfare projects - “Lakshmi Bhandar
Project”, “Student credit card initiative”, and “Duare Ration”?
1) West Bengal
2) Karnataka
3) Kerala
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Assam
Answer- 1) West Bengal
Explanation:
The West Bengal (WB) Cabinet headed by Mamata Banerjee approved 3 Welfare projects for
implementation are Lakshmi Bhandar Project, a student credit card initiative, and ‘Duare Ration’.
i.Lakshmi Bhandar Project – Basic Income scheme for Female heads of households.
ii. Student Credit Card initiative – Low-interest Student loans up to INR 10 Lakh for higher education
iii.Duare Ration – Free doorstep delivery of monthly ration
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11. Which state government launched “Ankur” scheme to honour citizens with “Pranvayu” award
for planting trees?
1) Karnataka
2) Maharashtra
3) Punjab
4) West Bengal
5) Madhya Pradesh
Answer- 5) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
Madhya Pradesh government announced the launch of “Ankur'', a scheme under which citizens will be
awarded for planting trees during monsoon.
The Award named “Pranvayu” will be given to People who take the initiative to plant saplings.
12. __________ provides scholarships of ________ per annum through the ‘Special Assistance Scheme
for Covid Mortalities (SASCM)’ scheme for School students who lost their families sole
breadwinners in COVID-19.
1) Maharashtra, Rs. 50000
2) Goa, Rs. 20000
3) New Delhi, Rs. 50000
4) Jammu & Kashmir, Rs. 20000
5) Punjab, Rs. 50000
Answer- 4) Jammu & Kashmir, Rs. 20000
Explanation:
Manoj Sinha, Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir(J&K) launched ‘Special Assistance Scheme
for Covid Mortalities (SASCM)’, a special scheme to provide financial assistance to the families that lost
breadwinners to the COVID-19 pandemic.
i.Under SASCM, Rs 1000 per month will be provided to the spouse or the eldest member of the family.
ii.The scheme also provides a scholarship of Rs 20000 per annum for school students and Rs 40000
per annum for college students.
13. The Ministry of Women and Child Development partnered with the Ministry of External
Affairs to extend the ‘Sakhi-One Stop Centres (OSC)’ scheme to Foreign countries.
What are the points that are correctly related to the Sakhi-OSC scheme?
A) Indian Overseas Women in 9 Foreign countries will be protected from violence in public &
private space
B) Sakhi-OSC scheme was launched by the Ministry of Women & Child Development in 2019
C) It is a 100% centrally sponsored scheme under Nirbhaya Fund
1) Only B & C
2) All A, B & C
3) Only C
4) Only A & B
5) Only A & C
Answer- 5) Only A & C
Explanation:
‘Sakhi-One Stop Centres (OSC)’ is a scheme of the Ministry of Women and Child Development (WCD)
to support women affected by violence in public and private space.
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i.The WCD Ministry in partnership with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has decided to set up 10
OSCs to support Indian Overseas Women in 9 countries – Australia, Canada, Singapore, Bahrain,
Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, UAE, and Saudi Arabia (2 OSCs).
ii.The Sakhi-OSC scheme was set up in 2015 by the Ministry of WCD.
iii.It is a 100% centrally sponsored scheme under Nirbhaya Fund.
14. To safeguard nutrition level in children, the Union Government approved Direct Benefit
Transfer under Mid-Day-Meal (MDM) Scheme.
Identify the points that are correctly related to MDM scheme:
A) MDM is a Centrally sponsored scheme launched in 1995
B) Costs are shared between the GoI and states (excluding North-Eastern region) in a 60:40
sharing pattern
C) Rs. 1000 will be paid as onetime benefit to Class 1-8 students, who study in Government and
Government aided schools across India.
1) Only B
2) Only A & C
3) Only C
4) Only B & C
5) Only A & B
Answer- 5) Only A & B
Explanation:
The Union Government approved the proposal to provide monetary assistance to 11.8 Crore students
through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) of the cooking cost component of the Mid-Day-Meal Scheme
(MDM). INR 1200 Crore has been allocated to State Governments/UT for this purpose.
i.Rs 100 will be paid as a One-time welfare measure to Class 1-8 students, who study in Government
and Government aided schools across India.
ii.MDM is a Centrally sponsored school meal programme launched in 1995.
iii.Costs are shared between the GoI and states in a 60:40 sharing pattern. For Union Territories (UTs),
the 100% cost is borne by GoI. The sharing ratio is 90:10 for the North-Eastern (NER) states and the
Himalayan states.
BANKING AND FINANCE
1. Which of the following Central Banks recently (in Apr’21) became a member of Central Banks
and Supervisors’ Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS)?
1) European Central Bank
2) Reserve Bank of India
3) State Bank of Pakistan
4) People’s Bank of China
5) Central Bank of Bangladesh
Answer- 2) Reserve Bank of India
Explanation:
RBI joined as a member of Central Banks and Supervisors’ Network for Greening the Financial System
(NGFS).
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It is a group of central banks that shares best practices & experiences for the development of
environment and climate risk management in the financial sector.
About NGFS:
Establishment – December 2017
Headquarters – Paris, France
Members – 90 members & 13 observers
2. Which bank recently (in Apr’21) partnered with Decentro Tech, an API banking platform to
offer customized business banking APIs to its customers?
1) ICICI Bank
2) Citibank
3) Axis Bank
4) Federal Bank
5) HDFC Bank
Answer- 1) ICICI Bank
Explanation:
ICICI Bank and Decentro Tech Private Ltd, a full-stack Application Programming Interfaces (API)
banking platform, made a partnership to offer customized business banking APIs to fintechs, startups,
and corporates and e-commerce companies.
3. In April 2021, RBI increased the account balance limit of Payment banks from ₹ 1 lakh to ₹ 2
lakh. Which was the 1st payment bank to implement the policy?
1) Paytm Payments Bank
2) Fino Payments Bank
3) India Post Payments Bank
4) Airtel Payments Bank
5) Jio Payments Bank
Answer- 4) Airtel Payments Bank
Explanation:
As per RBI guidelines, Airtel Payments Bank has increased the day-end account balance limit for
customers from ₹ 1 lakh to ₹ 2 lakh and become the first payments bank in the country to do so.
4. Two schemes: SHWAS & AROG were launched to provide loans to MSMEs during COVID-19
pandemic.
What are the points that are correctly related to the Schemes?
A) IDBI Bank launched the SHWAS & AROG schemes
B) Loans upto Rs. 2 crores can be availed within 48 hours through the schemes
C) Only MSMEs which are involved in manufacturing of essential medical products for COVID-19
can avail the benefits
1) Only A & C
2) All A, B & C
3) Only B & C
4) Only B
5) Only A & B
Answer- 3) Only B & C
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Explanation:
In order to manage the national emergency and distress caused by COVID-19, the Small Industries
Development Bank of India (SIDBI) has launched SHWAS & AROG, two new quick credit delivery
schemes to help Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
i.SHWAS will fund MSMEs who are engaged in manufacturing of oxygen cylinders, oxy-generators etc.
ii.AROG fund for MSMEs engaged in manufacturing of Pulse Oximeters, Permitted COVID-19 drugs,
Ventilators, and PPEs
iii.Both the schemes will provide the MSME units with 100% funding up to an amount of ₹2 crores at an
attractive interest rate of 4.5-6 %, within 48 hours
5. With which financial service provider, the cryptocurrency exchange ‘Gemini’ partnered to
provide the 1st of its kind Cryptocurrency Rewards Credit Card?
1) PayPal
2) Maestro
3) Visa
4) Mastercard
5) American Express
Answer- 4) Mastercard
Explanation:
Mastercard in partnership with Cryptocurrency exchange, Gemini & WebBank, a leader in digital lending
and the bank issuing the credit card to launch a 1st of its kind, Cryptocurrency rewards credit card.
About Mastercard:
Executive Chairman: Ajay Banga
CEO: Michael Miebach
Headquarters: New York, USA
6. Which company partnered (in May’21) with Canara HSBC Oriental Bank of Commerce Life
Insurance to improve Canara HSBC’s IT infrastructure?
1) CtrlS
2) Amazon Web Services
3) DigitalOcean
4) Tata Communications
5) Sify
Answer- 1) CtrlS
Explanation:
CtrlS Datacenters, Asia’s largest hyperscale rated-4 data center provider and managed services company
made a partnership with Canara HSBC Oriental Bank of Commerce Life Insurance as Strategic
Technology Partner to improve the Canara HSBC’s adaptability over the technology infrastructure.
7. In May2021, __________ mandated all key employees of Asset Management Companies to
contribute ___________ of their salary in Mutual Funds Schemes.
1) RBI, 10%
2) SEBI, 20%
3) RBI, 15%
4) SEBI, 10%
5) RBI, 20%
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Answer- 2) SEBI, 20%
Explanation:
In order to bring transparency in the acts of Asset Management Companies (AMC) Key employees, the
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has mandated Key employees of AMCs to pay 20% of
their salary (including perks, bonus, non-cash compensation net of income tax and statutory
contributions like Employees Provident Fund) in units of mutual fund schemes in which they have a
role/oversight.
8. Which bank launched the “Immune India Deposit Scheme” that provides an additional interest
rate of 25 basis points to vaccinated people?
1) Canara Bank
2) Union Bank of India
3) Central Bank of India
4) Punjab National Bank
5) Bank Of India
Answer- 3) Central Bank of India
Explanation:
Central Bank of India launched the “Immune India Deposit Scheme” a special deposit scheme to provide
an additional interest rate of 25 basis points in addition to the applicable card rate for the vaccinated
people.
9. Which cooperative bank was fined with Rs 40 lakh by RBI (in May’21) for non-compliance
with regulatory guidelines of NABARD?
1) Bharat Cooperative Bank
2) A.P. Mahesh Cooperative Urban Bank
3) Nagpur Nagarik Sahakari Bank
4) Ahmedabad Mercantile Cooperative Bank
5) Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Bank
Answer- 5) Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Bank
Explanation:
The RBI has imposed a penalty of Rs 40 lakh on Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Bank, Shimla, for
non-compliance with certain regulatory directions issued by NABARD.
10. Which organisation (in May’21) imposed a Total fine of Rs 1.75 crore on several companies
for fraudulent trading in the scrip of Vakrangee Ltd?
1) National Company Law Tribunal
2) Central Board of Direct Tax
3) Reserve Bank of India
4) Central Board of Indirect Tax
5) Securities Exchange Board of India
Answer- 5) Securities Exchange Board of India
Explanation:
A total fine of Rs 1.75 crore was imposed by Markets regulator SEBI on several entities for indulging in
fraudulent trading in the scrip of Vakrangee Ltd. The entities have violated Prohibition of Fraudulent
and Unfair Trade Practices norms.
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11. With which bank the neobanking entity ‘Fi’ recently (in May’21) partnered to issue savings
accounts with debit card facilities?
1) Axis Bank
2) ICICI Bank
3) HDFC Bank
4) Federal Bank
5) South Indian Bank
Answer- 4) Federal Bank
Explanation:
Bengaluru-based Neobank Fi, has partnered with Federal Bank to issue an instant savings account,
equipped with a debit card, in under 3 minutes for salaried millennials.
12. Which bank was fined with Rs. 3 crores by RBI (in May’21) for violating the ‘Prudential
Norms’ for Classification, Valuation & Operation of its Investment Portfolio?
1) State Bank of India
2) Federal Bank
3) ICICI Bank
4) South Indian Bank
5) HDFC Bank
Answer- 3) ICICI Bank
Explanation:
On May 03,2021, The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposed a Rs 3 crore monetary penalty on ICICI Bank
for contravention of certain directions issued by the RBI on ‘Prudential Norms’ for Classification,
Valuation and Operation of Investment Portfolio by Banks in July 2015.
13. In May 2021, RBI announced a series of comprehensive strategies to tackle the 2nd wave of
COVID-19.
Identify the points that are correct with respect to RBI’s announcements:
A) RBI announced Rs. 50,000 crores under Priority Sector Lending (PSL) classification to
Emergency Health Services Providers
B) Micro-Finance Institutions with Asset size over Rs. 500 crore shall receive loans from Small
Finance Banks under PSL
C) Banks shall use upto 50% of the Floating provisions on Non-Performing Assets
1) Only B & C
2) Only A & C
3) All A, B & C
4) Only A
5) Only A & B
Answer- 5) Only A & B
Explanation:
RBI announced a series of measures and Comprehensive strategies to support all stakeholders from the
second wave of COVID-19 related economic difficulties.
i.RBI announced an on-tap liquidity window of Rs 50,000 crore with 3 years of maturity and at repo rate
till March 31, 2022 under the priority sector lending classification to Emergency Health Services
Providers.
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ii.RBI permitted the Small Finance Banks’ (SFBs) lending to Micro-Finance Institutions (MFIs) for on-
lending to individuals under the classification of priority sector lending (PSL) for which the MFIs need to
have Rs 500 crore asset size.
iii.Banks are allowed by RBI to utilise 100% floating provisions/counter-cyclical provisioning buffer for
Non-Performing Assets.
14. What is RBI’s revised maximum Overdraft duration on Quarterly basis for State
Government’s, as of May 2021?
1) 21 days
2) 14 days
3) 50 days
4) 36 days
5) 45 days
Answer- 3) 50 days
Explanation:
To support State Governments to manage their fiscal situation, RBI has increased the maximum number
of days of the OverDraft (OD) facility in a quarter from 36 to 50 days and the number of consecutive
days of OD from 14 to 21 days.
15. Globally, LIC is the ______ most Valuable Insurance Brand & ______ Strongest brand as per the
“Insurance 100 2021” report.
1) 10th, 3rd
2) 2nd, 5th
3) 8th, 2nd
4) 12th, 3rd
5) 10th, 5th
Answer- 1) 10th, 3rd
Explanation:
Brand Finance, a London-based brand valuation consultancy firm in its annual report on the most
valuable and strongest insurance brands – “Insurance 100 2021”, reported the Life Insurance
Corporation (LIC) as the 3rd strongest and the 10th most valuable insurance brand globally.
16. Which bank was selected as the digital payments partner of the National Agriculture Market
(eNAM) in May 2021?
1) Bank of Baroda
2) HDFC Bank
3) State Bank of India
4) Axis Bank
5) Kotak Mahindra Bank
Answer- 5) Kotak Mahindra Bank
Explanation:
Kotak Mahindra Bank was selected as a digital payments partner by the National Agriculture Market
(eNAM) to facilitate online transactions for all stakeholders on the eNAM platform.
i.eNAM is an agri e-marketplace that facilitates buying & selling of agricultural commodities. It was
established by networking Agricultural Produce Market Committees (APMCs).
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17. IRDAI issued guidelines for Standard Domestic Travel Insurance Product (SDTIP) in India
with health coverage upto _______ on hospitalization and upto _______ in case of death of the
insured.
1) Rs 10 lakh, Rs 2 crore
2) Rs 1 lakh, Rs 1 crore
3) Rs 5 lakh, Rs 1 crore
4) Rs 5 Lakh, Rs 2 crore
5) Rs 10 lakh, Rs 1 crore
Answer- 5) Rs 10 lakh, Rs 1 crore
Explanation:
IRDAI issued guidelines on Bharat Yatra Suraksha, the Standard Domestic Travel Insurance Product
(SDTIP) of india. The standard product consists of 5-different plans under the standard travel insurance
product.
i.Plan Covers travel through Cab/Bus, Train, Air & Ship with various health coverages.
ii.The coverage provides indemnity-based payment for hospitalization expenses ranging from Rs1 lakh
to Rs10 lakh and an accidental death benefit ranging from Rs1 lakh to Rs1 crore.
18. Which Mutual Fund company recently (in May’21) launched an open ended Fund of Fund
scheme for investing in Schroder International Selection Fund (SISF) Global Disruption?
1) Mirae Asset Mutual Fund
2) SBI Mutual Fund
3) Tata Mutual Fund
4) Franklin Templeton Investments
5) Axis Mutual Fund
Answer- 5) Axis Mutual Fund
Explanation:
On May 6,2021, Axis Mutual Fund launched a mutual fund scheme called Axis Global Innovation Fund of
Fund to provide opportunity for investors to invest in Schroder International Selection Fund (SISF)
Global Disruption to provide capital growth for the company.
19. In May 2021, _____________ provided financial assistance worth Rs. 9,162 crores to __________ for
the development of agriculture and allied sectors.
1) Reserve Bank of India, Tamil Nadu
2) NABARD, Gujarat
3) Reserve Bank of India, West Bengal
4) Reserve Bank of India, Gujarat
5) NABARD, West Bengal
Answer- 5) NABARD, West Bengal
Explanation:
In FY21, National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) gave financial support of Rs
9,162 crore to West Bengal(WB) for the development of agriculture and allied sectors under Covid-19.
i.In FY21, NABARD under its Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) has sanctioned 2284 new
rural infrastructure projects to WB worth Rs.1659.62 crores.
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20. Which company recently (in May’21) entered into the 100 most-valued Indian firms’ club
with a Market Capital of Rs. 55,500 crores?
1) SAIL
2) Power Grid
3) GAIL
4) BHEL
5) IOCL
Answer- 1) SAIL
Explanation:
With Rs 55,500 crore market capitalisation (m-cap), Steel Authority of India Limited(SAIL) enters 100
most-valued Indian firms’ club.
21. In May 2021, RBI framed the Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0) for reviewing its
regulations and compliance procedures.
What are the points that are correctly related to RBI & its initiatives?
A) RBI appointed Sudarshan Sen as the head of Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0) advisory
committee
B) Under Operation Twist, RBI conducts Simultaneous purchase & sale of government securities
through open market operations
C) RBI was established on the recommendation of the Hilton Young Commission
1) Only B
2) Only B & C
3) Only C
4) All A, B & C
5) Only A & B
Answer- 2) Only B & C
Explanation:
RBI’s Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0) has constituted a 6-member Advisory Group headed by
S Janakiraman, Managing Director of State Bank of India to support in reviewing the RBI’s regulations
and compliance procedures to streamline/ rationalise them to make them more effective.
i.RBI conducted the Simultaneous purchase and sale of government securities(G-Sec) (Operation
Twist) each worth Rs 10,000 crore under open market operations (OMOs) in May 2021.
ii.RBI was established on the recommendation of the Hilton Young Commission
22. In May 2021, the Labour Ministry notified changes in the investment pattern of the
Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO).
Which of the following points are correct with respect to the changes made?
A) EPFO can invest up to 5% of surplus in Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs)
B) Investments can be made only in AIFs with a corpus equal to or more than Rs 100 crore
C) Investment can be made in AIFs in India & Overseas
1) Only A & C
2) Only B & C
3) Only C
4) All A, B & C
5) Only A & B
Answer- 5) Only A & B
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Explanation:
The Labour Ministry has notified the changes in the investment pattern of the Employees Provident
Fund Organisation(EPFO), which allowed it to make an investment of up to 5% of its investible surplus
in Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs).
i.Investments can be made only in AIFs with a corpus equal to or more than Rs 100 crore.
ii.Directly or indirect investments in securities of the companies or funds which are incorporated
and/or operated outside India is not allowed.
23. Which organisation renamed Institutional Trading Platform as “Innovators Growth Platform”
to boost the listing of startup companies?
1) Reserve Bank of India
2) Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India
3) Securities and Exchange Board of India
4) National Payments Corporation of India
5) National Company Law Tribunal
Answer- 3) Securities and Exchange Board of India
Explanation:
SEBI amended the SEBI (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2018, called SEBI
(Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2021.
i.In order to boost the listing of start-ups renamed Institutional Trading Platform (ITP) (formed in 2015)
as Innovators Growth Platform.
24. Which NBFC launched the public awareness campaign on financial frauds called “Savdhan
Rahein, Safe Rahein”?
1) Bajaj Finserv
2) Moneyboxx Finance
3) Power Finance Corporation
4) Magma Fincorp
5) Muthoot Finance
Answer- 1) Bajaj Finserv
Explanation:
Bajaj Finserv launched ‘Savdhan Rahein, Safe Rahein’, a public awareness campaign on financial fraud
risks to educate customers and public at large on financial fraud risks and how to stay protected across
digital and social media platforms.
About Bajaj Finserv:
Chairman and Managing Director(CMD): Sanjiv Bajaj
Headquarters: Pune, Maharashtra
Chatbot: Blu
25. Which bank launched the Chatbot called ‘Eva’ on the Digital Seva Portal of Common Services
Centers (CSCs) to provide banking services to rural India?
1) HDFC Bank
2) Canara Bank
3) State Bank of India
4) Axis Bank
5) ICICI Bank
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Answer- 1) HDFC Bank
Explanation:
HDFC Bank and Common Services Centers (CSCs) announced the launch of a chatbot called ‘Eva’ on
CSC’s Digital Seva Portal to support Village Level Entrepreneurs (VLEs). This will provide banking
services to last-mile rural consumers.
About HDFC Bank:
Establishment – 1994
Headquarters– Mumbai, Maharashtra
MD & CEO – Sashidhar Jagdishan
Tagline– We understand your world
26. Pick the NBFC that recently (in May’21) got authorization from RBI for issuing semi-closed
Prepaid Payment Instruments(PPIs)?
1) Bajaj Finance
2) Moneyboxx Finance
3) Power Finance Corporation
4) Magma Fincorp
5) Muthoot Finance
Answer- 1) Bajaj Finance
Explanation:
Bajaj Finance got authorization from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for the issuance and operation of
semi-closed Prepaid Payment Instruments(PPIs) with perpetual validity.
Semi-closed PPIs are issued by banks & non-banks for the purchase of goods and services, including
financial services, remittance facilities, etc. These instruments do not permit cash withdrawal.
27. Which organisation formulated the ‘Asia Pacific Tax Hub’ to enhance International
Cooperation for strengthening global tax administration?
1) Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
2) Asian Development Bank
3) Association of Southeast Asian Nations
4) New Development Bank
5) World Trade Organization
Answer- 2) Asian Development Bank
Explanation:
Asian Development Bank (ADB) launched the ‘Asia Pacific Tax Hub’ to enhance International Tax
Cooperation for promoting strategic policy dialogue, improving knowledge sharing & strengthening
coordination on tax policy and administration among ADB members.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman participated in ADB’s 54th Annual Meeting 2021, where she
highlighted the importance of setting up of SAARC COVID-19 Emergency Fund.
About Asian Development Bank (ADB):
President – Masatsugu Asakawa
Headquarters – Manila, Philippines
Establishment year – 1966
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28. Which financial service company (in May’21) partnered with NIRA to provide personal loan
upto Rs. 1 lakh to its customers through NIRA mobile app?
1) Bajaj Finserv
2) India Infoline
3) HDB Financial Services
4) Muthoot Finance
5) Tata Capital
Answer- 4) Muthoot Finance
Explanation:
Muthoot Finance Limited collaborated with NIRA, a Bangalore-based fintech start-up to provide
personal loans up to Rs 1 lakh from Muthoot Finance through the NIRA app.
About Muthoot Finance Limited:
Managing Director – George Alexander Muthoot
Headquarters – Kochi, Kerala
29. Which bank (in May’21) entered into a strategic tie-up with UAE based Mashreq Bank to
facilitate money transfers between UAE & India?
1) Axis Bank
2) ICICI Bank
3) RBL Bank
4) IndusInd Bank
5) Federal Bank
Answer- 5) Federal Bank
Explanation:
Federal Bank entered into a strategic tie-up with UAE based Mashreq Bank, to facilitate money
transfers from the UAE to India. The partnership will support Mashreq’s payment product
“QuickRemit”.
About Federal Bank:
Headquarter- Aluva, Kerala.
MD & CEO- Shyam Srinivasan
Tagline- Your Perfect Banking Partner
30. In May, RBI announced guidelines for Scheduled Private Banks & amended the master
directions on KYC.
Identify the points that are correct with respect to the RBI guidelines.
A) Scheduled Private Banks which are not under Prompt Corrective Action can undertake govt.
businesses after the approval of RBI
B) All bank accounts opened using OTP based e-KYC, will not be allowed for more than 1 year
without further identification
C) KYC updating can be done in banks using e-documents downloaded from DigiLocker
1) Only C
2) Only B & C
3) Only A & C
4) All A, B & C
5) Only A & B
Answer- 4) All A, B & C
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Explanation:
RBI revised the existing guidelines on “Appointment of Scheduled Private Sector Banks as Agency Banks
of RBI”.
i.Scheduled Private Sector Banks (which do not have agency agreement with RBI) can undertake
government business, on the approval of RBI, only if it is not under the Prompt Corrective Action (PCA)
framework of the RBI.
ii.Existing bank accounts opened using OTP based e-KYC, will not be allowed for more than 1 year
without further identification.
iii.Identification could be obtained using any one of the following for Video based-KYC:
• OTP based Aadhaar e-KYC authentication
• Offline Verification of Aadhaar
• KYC records downloaded from CKYCR
• Equivalent e-document of Officially Valid Documents (OVDs) like those from DigiLocker
Note - T Rabi Sankar was appointed as the Deputy Governor of RBI in May 2021.
31. Which bank (in May’21) partnered with Geojit Financial Services to provide a single account
equivalent of Savings, Demat & Trading accounts?
1) South Indian Bank
2) Federal Bank
3) Canara Bank
4) Axis Bank
5) Punjab National Bank
Answer- 5) Punjab National Bank
Explanation:
Geojit Financial Services has entered into an agreement with the Punjab National Bank (PNB) to provide
the advantage of a three-in-one account to the customers of PNB. (ie; Savings Account, Demat Account &
Trading Account).
32. _________ issued guidelines for Top 1,000 listed companies to provide Reports of
Environmental effects due to the company on a mandatory basis from _________.
1) RBI, FY22
2) SEBI, FY23
3) Supreme Court of India, FY22
4) SEBI, FY22
5) Supreme Court of India, FY23
Answer- 2) SEBI, FY23
Explanation:
SEBI issued new disclosure norms over the Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR),
for the top 1,000 listed companies (by market capitalisation), which will be mandatory from FY23.
i.Under the new norms, the companies have to report:
Environment-related disclosures, Social-related disclosures, Community level Social Impact
Assessments (SIA).
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33. Which payment provider recently (in May’21) introduced a feature that enables International
Money Transfers from US to India & Singapore?
1) Google Pay
2) Venmo
3) Apple Pay
4) PhonePe
5) Jio Pay
Answer- 1) Google Pay
Explanation:
Google Pay launched International Money Transfers for its United States (US) users, it has launched the
initiative in partnership with remittance firms – Wise, and Western Union.
i.Using this feature, Google Pay users in the US can transfer money to Google Pay users in India &
Singapore.
34. Which bank’s mobile app in partnership with Shivrai Technologies launched “Farmizo Khata”
a farm accounting mobile app?
1) CANDI by Canara Bank
2) Mobile+ by IDBI Bank
3) YONO by SBI
4) M-Connect Plus by Bank of Baroda
5) iMobile by ICICI Bank
Answer- 3) YONO by SBI
Explanation:
Shivrai Technologies partnered with leading digital banking platform, Yono SBI to launch a B2C Farm
accounting mobile application, Farmizo Khata.
35. On which Co-operative Bank did RBI extend its restrictions (in May’21) under Section 56 of
the Banking Regulation Act, 1949?
1) Bhagyodaya Friends Urban Co-operative Bank
2) Shivalik Mercantile Co-operative Bank
3) Independence Co-operative Bank
4) Mantha Urban Co-operative Bank
5) Millath Co-operative Bank
Answer- 5) Millath Co-operative Bank
Explanation:
Under Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, the Reserve Bank of
India(RBI), extended the restriction on Karnataka-based Millath Co-operative Bank, for 3 months i.e
up to August 7, 2021. The restrictions include making any investment, loans, borrowing funds etc.
36. In May 2021, Indian Govt. approved the issuance of Sovereign Gold Bonds for FY22 in 6
trenches.
Identify the points that are correct in relation to Sovereign Gold Bonds:
A) The bonds will be sold by RBI only through Stock Exchanges in India
B) Maximum Purchase limit for an Individual is 4 Kgs for a financial year
C) Maturity duration of the bonds is 8 years
1) Only A
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2) Only B & C
3) All A, B & C
4) Only A & B
5) Only C
Answer- 2) Only B & C
Explanation:
The Government of India, in consultation with the RBI, decided to issue Sovereign Gold Bonds FY22. The
Sovereign Gold Bonds will be issued in 6 tranches from May 2021 to September 2021.
i.It will be sold by RBI through recognised Stock Exchanges, Scheduled Commercial banks (except Small
Finance Banks & Payment Banks), Stock Holding Corporation of India Limited (SHCIL), designated post
offices.
ii.Maximum purchase limit - 4 Kgs for individual & Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) and 20 Kgs for trusts
and similar entities for a FY (April-March)
iii.Tenure - 8 years with exit option after 5th year
iv.Interest rate is fixed at 2.50% per annum
37. Which financial institution (in May’21) enabled Foreign Inward Remittance Advice (FIRA)
digitally for Indian merchants?
1) PayPal
2) American Express
3) Google Pay
4) Paytm
5) PhonePe
Answer- 1) PayPal
Explanation:
PayPal, the Digital payments provider, introduced an automated process to receive monthly Foreign
Inward Remittance Advice (FIRA) digitally, allowing Indian merchants to download their monthly
digital FIRA issued by banks.
About PayPal:
Establishment – December 1998
President & CEO– Dan Schulman
Headquarters– San Jose, California
38. Which company recently (in May’21) got approval from RBI to operate as a Prepaid Payment
Instruments (PPI) company?
1) CreditMantri
2) Eroute Technologies
3) Financial Software Systems
4) Instamojo
5) Shiksha Finance
Answer- 2) Eroute Technologies
Explanation:
RBI granted permission to Eroute Technologies to operate as a Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPI)
company.
About Eroute Technologies:
Headquarters: Noida, Uttar Pradesh
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39. In May 2021, Changes were made to the Dividend Distribution Policy and Alternative
Investment Funds (AIF) norms.
What are the points that are correctly related to the changes made?
A) A company to be named as Startup shall fulfils the criteria specified by the Department of
Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
B) Dividend Distribution Policy is mandatory for all Top 1000 listed companies
C) The changes were made under the regulatory guidelines issued by SEBI
1) Only A
2) Only B & C
3) All A, B & C
4) Only A & B
5) Only C
Answer- 3) All A, B & C
Explanation:
SEBI amended the Alternative Investment Funds (AIF) norms called SEBI (AIFs) (Second Amendment)
Regulations, 2021 in May 2021 to add – definition of Start-up for the investment by Angel Funds and
regulations over the AIFs.
i.Amendments over the AIFs:
Definition of Start-up: It means a private limited company or a limited liability partnership which
fulfils the criteria for a startup as specified by the Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal
Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India.
ii.To strengthen the corporate governance practices and disclosure requirements, SEBI has made it
mandatory for the top 1,000 listed firms to formulate a dividend distribution policy(DDP).
40. Which company (as of May’21) raised Rs 455 crores by issuing bonds?
1) ICICI direct
2) Angel Broking
3) SBI Cards and Payment Services
4) HDFC Securities
5) Motilal Oswal Financial Services
Answer- 3) SBI Cards and Payment Services
Explanation:
Rs 455 crore has been raised by SBI Cards and Payment Services (SBI Card) by issuing bonds. These
bonds will offer coupons at 5.70 percent per annum which will mature on May 10, 2024
41. Name the Payment Bank that partnered with the digital gold provider “SafeGold” to launch
“DigiGold”, a platform to invest in 24K gold
1) Jio Payments Bank
2) Airtel Payment Bank
3) Paytm Payment Bank
4) Fino Payment Bank
5) Indian Post Payment Bank
Answer- 2) Airtel Payment Bank
Explanation:
Airtel Payments Bank in partnership with SafeGold, a digital gold provider, launched a digital platform
called ‘DigiGold’ – for its customers to make an investment in gold.
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i.Under this, Airtel Payments Bank’s saving account customers are enabled to invest in 24K gold using
the Airtel Thanks app.
42. In May 2021, RBI cancelled the license of which cooperative bank?
1) Bhagyodaya Friends Urban Co-operative Bank
2) Shivalik Mercantile Co-operative Bank
3) Independence Co-operative Bank
4) Mantha Urban Co-operative Bank
5) United Co-operative Bank
Answer- 5) United Co-operative Bank
Explanation:
RBI cancelled the license of United Co-operative Bank Ltd., Bagnan, West Bengal in May 2021, as the
bank does not have adequate capital and earning prospects to pay its present depositors in full.
43. Identify the company that partnered (in May’21) with Japan’s SoftBank group to promote its
satellite communication service in Japanese market.
1) SpaceX
2) AsiaSat
3) OneWeb
4) Bharti Airtel
5) Jio
Answer- 3) OneWeb
Explanation:
OneWeb (a venture backed by Sunil Mittal) has signed a Cooperative agreement with SoftBank Group
Corp, a Japanese multinational holding company to promote its satellite communication services in the
Global and Japan markets.
44. Which bank recently (in May’21) got approval from Indian Govt. to sell equity shares worth
Rs. 4,100 crores for its capital infusion?
1) Allahabad Bank
2) Central Bank of India
3) Indian Overseas Bank
4) Bank of India
5) Andhra Bank
Answer- 3) Indian Overseas Bank
Explanation:
Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) obtained approval from its shareholders through an Extraordinary General
Meeting (EGM) for the issuance of over 246 crores equity shares to the Government of India (GoI) on a
preferential basis for a capital infusion of Rs 4,100 crores by GoI in the bank.
45. Which bank was recently (in May’21) excluded by RBI from the Second Schedule of the RBI
Act, 1934?
1) Lakshmi Vilas Bank
2) Karur Vysya Bank
3) Karnataka Bank
4) Punjab National Bank
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5) Karnataka Bank
Answer- 1) Lakshmi Vilas Bank
Explanation:
Reserve Bank of India(RBI) has excluded Lakshmi Vilas Bank Ltd.(LVB) from the Second Schedule of
the RBI Act, 1934.
i.On November 17, 2020, the Government(Govt) (on the advice of RBI), imposed a 30-day moratorium
for LVB with restricted cash withdrawal at Rs 25,000 per depositor.
ii.In November 2020, Govt allowed the merging of LVB (bank under crisis) with DBS Bank India Ltd.
About RBI:
Governor – Shaktikanta Das
Deputy Governors – Mahesh Kumar Jain, Michael DebabrataPatra, M Rajeshwar Rao, and T Rabi
Sankar
46. _________________ committed $3.92 billion in sovereign loans to India in 2020, including covid-19
financial assistance & $500 million for the 82 Kms high-speed ______________ transit corridor.
1) Asian Development Bank, Delhi–Meerut
2) New Development Bank, Mumbai-Pune
3) New Development Bank, Delhi-Faridabad
4) New Development Bank, Delhi–Noida
5) Asian Development Bank, Pune-Nagpur
Answer- 1) Asian Development Bank, Delhi–Meerut
Explanation:
Asian Development Bank (ADB) has committed $3.92 billion in sovereign loans for 13 projects to India
in 2020, including $1.8 billion in projects to support the Government of India’s coronavirus disease
(COVID-19) pandemic response.
i.This is the highest-ever annual lending made by ADB to India.
ii.ADB has also committed $500 million to build a modern, high-speed 82-kilometre Delhi–Meerut
Regional Rapid Transit system corridor.
About ADB:
Establishment -1966
Headquarters – Manila, Philippines
President – Masatsugu Asakawa
47. In FY21, ____________ allocated a record high amount of Rs. 1,236 crores under Rural
Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) for rural road connectivity projects in ___________.
1) NHAI, Odisha
2) NHAI, Assam
3) NABARD, Chhattisgarh
4) NHAI, Chhattisgarh
5) NABARD, Assam
Answer- 5) NABARD, Assam
Explanation:
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) provided a record high amount of
Rs 1,236 crore from its Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) of FY21, for the Rural
Connectivity Projects (Roads & Bridges) in Assam.
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About NABARD:
Establishment – 1982
Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra
Chairman – G R Chintala
48. Which organisation developed the National Digital Financial Infrastructure (NADI) with next-
generation network infrastructure like 5G/Edge Cloud with SDN?
1) Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation of India (DICGC)
2) Institute for Development and Research in Banking Technology (IDRBT)
3) Reserve Bank Information Technology Private Limited (ReBIT)
4) Indian Financial Technology and Allied Services (IFTAS)
5) National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)
Answer- 2) Institute for Development and Research in Banking Technology (IDRBT)
Explanation:
The Institute for Development and Research in Banking Technology (IDRBT), an arm of the Reserve
Bank of India (RBI), is building a next-generation Digital Financial Infrastructure named National
Digital Financial Infrastructure (NADI).
i.Its modern network infrastructure of 5G/Edge Cloud with SDNs (software-defined networking) for
connecting to the critical data centre infrastructure at the back-end.
About IDRBT:
It was established by the RBI in March 1996
Headquarters – Hyderabad, Telangana
49. Which bank recently (in May’21) launched a micro-website to provide data of various Covid-
19 related emergency needs to its employees?
1) State Bank of India
2) Canara Bank
3) Bank of Baroda
4) Indian Overseas Bank
5) Bank of India
Answer- 3) Bank of Baroda
Explanation:
Bank of Baroda launched a Micro-website that will serve as an emergency networking platform for all
its employees amid the second wave of COVID-19.
It provides Various data, like a network of plasma donors to employees and Recovered employees can
also enroll themselves voluntarily as donors.
50. Which Small Finance Bank (SFB) announced a new feature called “I choose my number” to
enable its customers to choose their favourite numbers for savings or current account?
1) ESAF SFB
2) Ujjivan SFB
3) Utkarsh SFB
4) Jana SFB
5) Equitas SFB
Answer- 4) Jana SFB
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Explanation:
In order to make banking to be simple and personalised, Jana Small Finance Bank, came up with a
feature called ‘I choose my number’, that allows its customers to choose their favourite numbers for
their savings or current account.
51. In May 2021, a new regulatory framework for Vault Managers of Gold Exchanges in India was
proposed.
What are the points that are correctly related to Gold Exchanges in India?
A) The Regulatory framework was proposed by Reserve Bank of India
B) India is the world’s 2nd largest consumer of Gold
C) Gold Exchanges issue “Electronic Gold Receipt” (EGR) which can be converted into physical
gold
1) Only B
2) All A, B & C
3) Only C
4) Only A & C
5) Only B & C
Answer- 5) Only B & C
Explanation:
Securities and Exchange Board of India(SEBI) issued a Consultation Paper detailing the Proposed
framework for the Gold Exchange in India and the draft SEBI (Vault Managers) Regulations, 2021 for
regulating the gold exchange-related business of the Vault Managers.
i.The Gold Exchange instruments are termed as “Electronic Gold Receipt” (EGR). EGRs will be held in
Demat form and can be converted into physical gold when needed.
ii.Globally, India is the 2nd largest consumer of gold after China.
52. With which Insurance company PayPoint India partnered (in May’21) to provide COVID-19
Health Insurance policy to rural India?
1) Royal Sundaram General Insurance
2) ManipalCigna Health Insurance
3) Liberty General Insurance
4) Digit General Insurance
5) Max Bupa Health Insurance
Answer- 4) Digit General Insurance
Explanation:
PayPoint India made a partnership with Digit General Insurance to provide affordable COVID-19
Health Insurance policy to its customers in rural India. Under this partnership, Health Insurance
coverage upto Rs. 2 lakhs is made.
53. Which Insurance Company launched the 1st of its kind portal Integrated Partner Onboarding
Solution (IPOS) to its customers?
1) National General Insurance
2) Edelweiss General Insurance
3) Royal Sundaram General Insurance
4) Oriental General Insurance
5) Digit General Insurance
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Answer- 2) Edelweiss General Insurance
Explanation:
Edelweiss General Insurance(EGI), an InsurTech start-up has launched Integrated Partner
Onboarding Solution (IPOS), an industry-first digital end to end partner onboarding solution.
i.IPOS is a fully automated portal dedicated to all partner-related onboarding requirements.
54. In May 2021, the regulatory framework for Promoters & Promoter Groups was reviewed and
certain proposals were made.
What are the points that are correctly related to the proposals made?
A) The proposals on Promoters were made by SEBI
B) Definition of “Promoters” is proposed to be changed as “Person of Marketing”
C) Lock-in period or minimum promoters’ contribution (20%) is proposed as 1-year
1) All A, B & C
2) Only B & C
3) Only A & B
4) Only A & C
5) Only C
Answer- 4) Only A & C
Explanation:
SEBI reviewed the regulatory framework of the promoter, promoter group and group companies as per
SEBI (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements(ICDR)) Regulations, 2018 with certain proposals.
i.As the definition of the promoter is wide-ranging and goes beyond persons in control of the issuer,
SEBI proposed the shifting of the concept of a “Promoter” to a “Person in Control”.
ii.Lock-in period of 3 years for minimum promoters’ contribution (20%) has been proposed to be
reduced to 1 year.
iii.Promoters’ holding above minimum promoters’ contribution, the lock-in period is changed from 1
year to 6 months.
55. In May 2021, RBI issued regulatory guidelines for Prepaid payment instruments (PPIs)
issuers.
What are the points that are correctly related to the regulations issued?
A) All PPI issuers are mandated to allow interoperability of UPI & Mobile wallets by May 31, 2021
B) Maximum outstanding loan amount for full-KYC PPIs is relaxed to Rs. 2 lakhs
C) Full-KYC PPIs maximum payment limit is increased to Rs. 2000/transaction
1) All A, B & C
2) Only B & C
3) Only A
4) Only A & C
5) Only A & B
Answer- 2) Only B & C
Explanation:
RBI mandated all licensed Prepaid payment instruments (PPIs) issuers to give the Card holders of full-
KYC PPIs or UPI & mobile wallets such as Paytm, PhonePe and Mobikwik to be interoperable by March
31, 2022.
i.The maximum amount outstanding in full-KYC PPIs (KYC-compliant PPIs) has been increased from Rs
1 lakh to Rs 2 lakhs by RBI.
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ii.RBI permitted Cash withdrawal from full-KYC PPIs issued by non-bank PPI issuers with a Maximum
limit of Rs 2,000 per transaction with an overall limit of Rs 10,000 per month per PPI.
56. Which bank introduced 2 new first-of-its-kind Digital Banking Solution called ‘SmartServe’
and ‘IntelliSign’ to replace physical documentation procedure?
1) Deutsche Bank
2) HSBC Bank India
3) Standard Chartered
4) Citibank
5) ICICI Bank
Answer- 2) HSBC Bank India
Explanation:
HSBC India has launched a first-of-its-kind Digital Banking Solution called ‘HSBC SmartServe’ and
‘HSBC IntelliSign’ to provide a quick, secure and seamless on-boarding process for its corporate
customers.
Both the API enabled solutions are intending to replace the documentation process with a digital
platform.
57. What is India’s position in the Insurance-Technology market in the Asia-Pacific region as per
the report released by S&P Global Market Intelligence?
1) 5th
2) 3rd
3) 4th
4) 1st
5) 2nd
Answer- 5) 2nd
Explanation:
S&P Global Market Intelligence reported India as the 2nd largest insurance-technology (insurtech)
market in Asia-Pacific(AP) region after China, as it accounts for 35 percent/$1.28 billion of the total
venture capital ($3.66 billion) poured into the insurtech sector in the AP region so far.
i.Insurance premiums in India for the FY20, summed up to $107 billion
58. Which bank (in May’21) moved to a fully digitised loan processing system for MSME &
Agriculture products loans?
1) Indian Bank
2) Union Bank of India
3) IDBI Bank
4) Punjab National Bank
5) IDFC FIRST Bank
Answer- 3) IDBI Bank
Explanation:
IDBI Bank announced the launch of its fully digitised, end-to-end, Loan Processing System (LPS) for its
Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises(MSME) and Agri products.
About IDBI:
Chairman: MR Kumar
MD & CEO: Rakesh Sharma
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Headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra
Tagline: Bank Aisa Dost Jaisa
59. A technical group(TG) on Social Stock Exchanges (SSEs), constituted by SEBI, recommended
not to allow the political & religious organizations to trade in Stock Exchanges. Who headed the
TG on SSE?
1) Harsh Bhanwala
2) M. Damodaran
3) Ajay Tyagi
4) U. K. Sinha
5) Rajiv Kumar
Answer- 1) Harsh Bhanwala
Explanation:
A technical group(TG) on Social Stock Exchanges (SSEs), constituted by SEBI, recommended not to
allow the political and religious organizations, trade organizations, corporate foundations,
infrastructure and housing companies to raise funds using the SSE mechanism.
i.SEBI had constituted a TG on SSE in September 2020 under the Chairmanship of Harsh Bhanwala,
former chairman of NABARD.
60. Which stock exchange signed an MoU (in May’21) with Dun & Bradstreet Information
Services India to promote the Small & Medium Enterprises environment?
1) London Stock Exchange
2) India International Exchange
3) National Stock Exchange
4) Bombay Stock Exchange
5) New York Stock Exchange
Answer- 4) Bombay Stock Exchange
Explanation:
Bombay Stock Exchange(BSE) has signed an MoU with Dun & Bradstreet Information Services
India to create an ecosystem for promoting, aiding and fostering the growth of Small and Medium
Enterprises(SME).
i.BSE is the market leader in the SME segment with a market share of 61%.
About BSE:
Establishment– 1875
Headquarter– Mumbai, Maharashtra
61. Which bank partnered with HyperVerge (in May’21) to obtain ‘Video KYC solution’ for
improving its KYC infrastructure?
1) Axis Bank
2) Canara Bank
3) State Bank of India
4) HDFC Bank
5) Bank of Baroda
Answer- 3) State Bank of India
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Explanation:
State Bank of India(SBI) made a partnership with HyperVerge to obtain its technology called ‘Video
KYC solution’ for onboarding customers online under COVID-19.
This will enable SBI to achieve 10x improvement over the regular video KYC checks performed per day
per agent.
About HyperVerge:
Headquarters (India)– Bangalore, Karnataka
About SBI:
Establishment – 1st July 1955
Chairman – Dinesh Kumar Khara
62. On which bank RBI imposed a fine of Rs. 1 lakh (in May’21) for violation of RBI’s Supervisory
Action Framework?
1) Mantha Urban Cooperative Bank
2) Rajasthan Marudhara Gramin Bank
3) Paschim Banga Gramin Bank
4) Priyadarshini Mahila Nagari Sahakari Bank
5) Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Bank
Answer- 4) Priyadarshini Mahila Nagari Sahakari Bank
Explanation:
Maharashtra’s Priyadarshini Mahila Nagari Sahakari Bank was imposed Rs 1 lakh penalty by the Reserve
Bank of India (RBI) for violation of certain directions under the Supervisory Action Framework.
63. Which is the 1st bank to issue Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPL) to alternate investment
funds incorporated in GIFT International Financial Services Centre?
1) State Bank of India
2) Indian Overseas Bank
3) HDFC Bank
4) Kotak Mahindra Bank
5) Axis Bank
Answer- 4) Kotak Mahindra Bank
Explanation:
Kotak Mahindra Bank became the 1st bank to issue Foreign Portfolio Investments (FPI) license to
an Alternate Investment Fund (AIF) incorporated in Gujarat International Finance Tec (GIFT)
International Financial Services Centre (IFSC), after its issuance of FPI license on May 20, 2021, to the
GIFT IFSC AIF of True Beacon Global.
64. Which company partnered (in May’21) with Digital Swiss Gold (DSG) to enable its customers
for digital transaction of gold in Switzerland?
1) Alankit Imaginations
2) Muthoot Finance
3) White Gold India
4) India Infoline
5) Edelweiss Broking
Answer- 1) Alankit Imaginations
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Explanation:
Alankit Imaginations Ltd, a subsidiary of Alankit made partnership with Digital Swiss Gold (DSG) to
enable individuals to transact in gold digitally in Switzerland.
An individual can buy gold starting from 1 gram and to a maximum limit of $2,50,000 per financial
year under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme of the Reserve Bank of India(RBI).
65. Which insurer announced the new savings plan “Vision LifeIncome Plus Plan” that provides
guaranteed regular income to policyholders?
1) Life Insurance Corporation
2) Edelweiss Tokio Life Insurance
3) Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance
4) Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance
5) Aegon Life Insurance
Answer- 4) Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance
Explanation:
Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance (ABSLI), the life insurance subsidiary of Aditya Birla Capital Limited
(ABCL), launched a flexible savings plan named ‘Vision LifeIncome Plus Plan’ to provide guaranteed
regular income along with flexible bonus payouts to policyholders. It is a Non-Linked Insurance Plans
(No link with Stock Market).
About Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance:
Establishment – 2000
Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra
MD & CEO – Kamlesh Rao
66. Which organisation (in May’21) imposed a fine of Rs. 5.25 crore on Cairn India for making a
misleading announcement regarding the buyback of shares?
1) Ministry of Corporate Affairs
2) SEBI
3) IRDAI
4) RBI
5) National Company Law Tribunal
Answer- 2) SEBI
Explanation:
SEBI imposed a penalty of Rs 5.25 crore on Cairn India for making a misleading announcement
regarding the buyback of shares on January 14, 2014.
67. In May 2021. RBI approved the transfer of its surplus money of Rs. 99,122 crores to the
Central government. The amount is RBI’s surplus during which period?
1) March 2020-May 2021
2) April 2020-May 2021
3) April 2020-March 2021
4) July 2020-March 2021
5) June 2021-May 2021
Answer- 4) July 2020-March 2021
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Explanation:
RBI approved the transfer of Rs 99,122 crore as surplus to the Central government for the accounting
period of 9 months from July 2020 to March 2021 (instead of traditional - April to March period).
i.The current surplus fund transfer is 50% higher than Rs 57,128 crore, the transfer approved in the
accounting year 2019-2020.
ii.The board also decided to maintain the Contingency Risk Buffer at 5.50%.
68. To increase India’s presence in the global market, SEBI made changes to the SEBI (VCFs)
Regulations, 1996.
Identify the points that are correctly related to the updates:
A) Overall limit for investments in Overseas market has been increased to $750 million
B) AIFs/VCFs should report the utilization of the overseas limits within 5 working days
C) AIFs/VCFs will be approved by SEBI for overseas investment for a validity period of 6-months
1) Only A & C
2) Only A
3) Only B & C
4) All A, B & C
5) Only A & B
Answer- 3) Only B & C
Explanation:
SEBI doubled the overall limit of the investment in overseas markets by alternative investment
funds(AIFs), and Venture Capital Funds(VCFs) registered under SEBI (VCFs) Regulations, 1996, from
$750 million to $1,500 million (~Rs10,000 crore).
i.AIFs/VCFs should report the utilization of the overseas limits within 5 working days
ii.In case of underutilized overseas limit within the validity period (6-months), an AIFs/VCFs should
report it to SEBI within 2 working days.
About SEBI:
Chairman – Ajay Tyagi
Establishment – 1992
Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra
69. Which is the 1st small finance bank (SFB) to offer online account opening facility for Non-
Resident Indians(NRIs)?
1) Equitas SFB
2) ESAF SFB
3) Janalakshmi SFB
4) Suryoday SFB
5) Ujjivan SFB
Answer- 1) Equitas SFB
Explanation:
Equitas Small Finance Bank Ltd (ESFBL) became the 1st Small Finance Bank(SFB) to offer the online
account opening for Non-Resident Indians(NRIs). It also became the first SFB to have Virtual
Relationship Managers(VRM) based on time zones.
About Equitas Small Finance Bank Ltd(ESFBL):
MD and CEO– Vasudevan Pathangi Narasimhan
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Headquarters– Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Tagline – It’s Fun Banking
70. Which bank was fined Rs. 1 crore by RBI (in May’21) for non-compliance with MSME sector
lending norms?
1) Union Bank of India
2) City Union Bank
3) Tamilnad Mercantile Bank
4) Only 1 & 2
5) Only 2 & 3
Answer- 5) Only 2 & 3
Explanation:
RBI imposed a monetary penalty of Rs 1 crore on City Union Bank and Tamilnad Mercantile Bank for
non-compliance with certain provisions of RBI such as – Lending to Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises
(MSME) Sector Directions
71. Which payment bank (in May’21) agreed to provide cash management & collection services
to Mahindra Rural Housing Finance Limited (MRHFL)?
1) Paytm Payment Bank
2) Indian Post Payment Bank
3) Fino Payment Bank
4) Airtel Payment Bank
5) Jio Payment Bank
Answer- 2) Indian Post Payment Bank
Explanation:
Mahindra Rural Housing Finance Limited (MRHFL) and India Post Payments Bank(IPPB) made a
partnership for a cash management solution. Now, IPPB will be offering cash management & collection
services to MRHFL
About IPPB:
Establishment – 2018
Director and Chairman – P. K. Bisoi
Tagline– Aapka Bank, Aapke Dwaar
72. On which Pharmaceutical company did SEBI impose a fine of Rs. 9 lakhs (in May’21) for
violating its Code of Conduct?
1) Bharat Biotech
2) Dr. Reddy's Laboratories
3) Cipla
4) Biocon
5) Sun Pharma
Answer- 4) Biocon
Explanation:
SEBI imposed a total fine of Rs.9 lakh on Biopharmaceutical company Biocon and Rs 5 lakh on its
former Senior Vice President (R&D) Narendra Chirmule for violation of Code of conduct (CoC).
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73. In May 2021, RBI issued guidelines for the amalgamation of District Central Co-operative
Banks (DCCBs) with State Co-operative Bank (StCB).
What are the points that are correct with respect to the amalgamation procedure?
A) Section 44A of the Banking Regulation act, 1949 provides effective procedure for voluntary
amalgamation of banking entities
B) More than one DCCBs can amalgamate with a StCB
C) The amalgamation procedure will be examined & recommended by NABARD
1) Only B & C
2) Only A & B
3) All A, B & C
4) Only B
5) Only A & C
Answer- 3) All A, B & C
Explanation:
RBI notified the guidelines for the Amalgamation of one or more District Central Co-operative Banks
(DCCBs) in a State with State Co-operative Bank (StCB) or amalgamation of one DCCB with another to
form a two-tier Short-term Co-operative Credit Structure (STCCS).
i.Section 44A of the Banking Regulation act, 1949 provides effective procedure for voluntary
amalgamation of two banking entities.
ii.The amalgamation has to be examined and recommended by National Bank for Agriculture and Rural
Development (NABARD).
74. Name the foreign payment solution company that became a Certified Partner of ‘RuPay
SoftPOS’ by NPCI, in May 2021?
1) Adyen
2) PayCore
3) Creditcall
4) BitPay
5) PayPoint
Answer- 2) PayCore
Explanation:
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), has included PayCore, Turkey’s global payment
solutions company as one of the certified partners for ‘RuPay SoftPOS’ to drive cashless payments
across the country.
i.NPCI partnered with SBI Payments and launched ‘RuPay SoftPoS’ to transform NFC enabled
smartphones into POS terminals for the merchants and retailers.
75. Which financial company partnered (in May’21) with Vivriti Capital to provide capital
financing worth Rs. 300 crores to MSMEs?
1) FlexiLoans
2) Digipay
3) Pine Labs
4) MoneyTap
5) Lendingkart
Answer- 1) FlexiLoans
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Explanation:
Fintech lender FlexiLoans partnered with financial services company Vivriti Capital to provide
working capital financing to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) by disbursing loans worth
Rs 300 crore.
76. Which digital payment entity partnered with Centrum Microcredit to offer unsecured Small
Medium Business (SMB) loans to retailers?
1) Ayani
2) Paynearby
3) Stripe
4) Monzo
5) Coinbase
Answer- 2) Paynearby
Explanation:
PayNearby, branchless banking and digital payments network, tie-up with Centrum Microcredit,
wholly-owned subsidiary of The Centrum Group to offer unsecured Small Medium Business (SMB)
loans to its retailers.
77. Which bank (in May’21) implemented TransUnion’s Onboarding solution for digitising
onboarding of its credit card customers?
1) YES Bank
2) State Bank of India
3) ICICI Bank
4) Citibank
5) Axis Bank
Answer- 1) YES Bank
Explanation:
YES Bank digitises onboarding of credit card customers by implementing TransUnion’s Onboarding
Solution. This solution will enable YES BANK to onboard its credit card customers seamlessly, efficiently,
and quickly.
About YES Bank:
MD & CEO – Prashant Kumar
Tagline– Experience our Expertise
Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra
78. In May 2021, PNB & PNB Housing Finance Ltd made a New Brand Agreement by providing the
right to withdraw the PNB brand name from PNB Housing. At present what percent of PNB
Housing share is held by PNB?
1) 20%
2) 51%
3) 49%
4) 33%
5) 25%
Answer- 4) 33%
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Explanation:
In May 2021, Punjab National Bank (PNB) and PNB Housing Finance Limited (PNB Housing) made a
fresh brand agreement, to provide PNB with the right to withdraw its brand name from PNB Housing.
Currently, PNB holds 33% in PNB Housing.
About PNB Housing Finance Limited:
Establishment – November 11, 1988
Headquarters – New Delhi
79. “Pockets” became the 1st in India in the Digital Wallet sector to link e-Wallet with UPI
network. The Digital Wallet “Pockets” belongs to which bank?
1) HDFC Bank
2) City Union Bank
3) Axis Bank
4) State Bank of India
5) ICICI Bank
Answer- 5) ICICI Bank
Explanation:
In collaboration with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), ICICI Bank has launched a
facility for linking a Unified Payments Interface (UPI) ID with its digital wallet, ‘Pockets’ and became the
1st one in the industry to link e-wallet with UPI Network.
80. What was the target set by HDFC Bank (in May’21) for raising capital by issuing bonds?
1) Rs. 1500 crore
2) Rs. 7000 crore
3) Rs. 15000 crore
4) Rs. 9300 crore
5) Rs. 5600 crore
Answer- 2) Rs. 7000 crore
Explanation:
HDFC Bank has announced that it will raise up to Rs 7,000 crore by issuing bonds on private placement
basis, in the form of Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs).
About HDFC Bank:
MD & CEO – Sashidhar Jagdishan
Headquarters– Mumbai, Maharashtra
Tagline– We understand your world
81. Which organisation announced (in May’21) to include risks related to Climate Change,
inequality & demography in economic assessments?
1) United Nations Development Programme
2) World Bank
3) Reserve Bank of India
4) International Monetary Fund
5) Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Answer- 4) International Monetary Fund
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Explanation:
In May 2021, the International Monetary Fund(IMF), plans to update the way it conducts economic
assessments to report the risks related to climate change, inequality and demographics, as well as
evolving digital technologies.
About IMF:
Establishment – 1944
Headquarters – Washington, D.C., United States
Managing Director – Kristalina Georgieva
82. In May 2021, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released its Annual Report for 2020-21
Identify the points that are correct with respect to the data presented in RBI’s Annual report:
A) RBI’s gains from foreign exchange transactions rose by 69%
B) In 2020-21, Bank Frauds valued more than Rs 1 lakh has been decreased by 25% compared to
2019-20
C) With over Rs 1.41 lakh crore, GST collection in January 2021 marked the highest level on
record
1) Only B & C
2) Only A
3) Only C
4) Only A & B
5) Only A & C
Answer- 4) Only A & B
Explanation:
In May 2021, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released its Annual Report for 2020-21
i.RBI’s gains from foreign exchange transactions rose by 69%
ii.In 2020-21, Bank Fraud in terms of value (Rs 1 lakh and more) decreased by 25%
iii.The global economy is projected to grow at 6% in 2021 in the IMF’s World Economic Outlook
iv.RBI poses the risk of a bubble, due to a sharp rise in the domestic equity markets despite an estimated
8% contraction in GDP in 2020-21.
v.With over Rs 1.41 lakh crore, GST collection in April 2021 marked the highest level on record.
83. Name the company that launched a 1st of its kind Crypto-based lending platform in India
under its cryptocurrency exchange.
1) Unocoin
2) Coinbase
3) Gemini
4) Bitfinex
5) ZebPay
Answer- 5) ZebPay
Explanation:
In May 2021, ZebPay launched India’s 1st lending platform under the cryptocurrency exchange for
the investors to invest their coins and earn returns (interest). Currently the exchange will support the
bitcoin (BTC), ether (ETH), tether (USDT) and dai (DAI) tokens.
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84. In May 2021, One of India’s large PSU Banks, Canara Bank launched 3 new loan schemes as a
part of COVID-19 assistance.
Identify the loan scheme that is incorrectly specified in relation to its benefits:
A) Canara Chikitsa healthcare credit facility - Loans up to Rs 50 crore for MSMEs affected by
COVID-19
B) Canara Jeevanrekha healthcare business loan - Loan up to Rs 2 crore for Medical equipment
manufacturers
C) Canara Suraksha personal loan scheme - Loans from Rs 25,000 – Rs 5 lakh as immediate
financial assistance for COVID-19 treatment
1) Only A
2) Only B & C
3) Only C
4) Only A & B
5) Only B
Answer- 1) Only A
Explanation:
Canara Bank launched 3 categories of loan schemes, as a part of COVID-19 assistance to offer healthcare
credit, business and personal loan to individuals.
i.Canara Chikitsa healthcare credit facility - Loans from Rs 10 lakh to Rs 50 crore to registered
hospitals, nursing homes, to improve healthcare infrastructure
ii.Canara Jeevanrekha healthcare business loan - Loan up to Rs 2 crore for manufacture and supply
of healthcare products viz, medical oxygen and oxygen cylinders
iii.Canara Suraksha personal loan scheme - Loans from Rs 25,000 – Rs 5 lakh as immediate financial
assistance for COVID-19 treatment.
85. Which bank recently (in May’21) allocated 203 crore Preferential Shares to the Government
of India?
1) UCO Bank
2) Union Bank of India
3) Punjab National Bank
4) YES Bank
5) Axis Bank
Answer- 1) UCO Bank
Explanation:
UCO Bank allotted 203 crore preferential shares (PS) (equity shares of Rs 10 each) to the Government
of India at an issue price of Rs 12.76 per share against a capital contribution of Rs 2,600 crore received
by the Bank on March 31, 2021.
i.PS provides the shareholders with the special right to claim dividends anytime during the company
lifetime.
About UCO Bank:
Establishment – 1943
Headquarters – Kolkata, West Bengal
MD & CEO – Atul Kumar Goel
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86. On Which Bank, RBI imposed a penalty of Rs. 10 crores (in May’21) for irregularities in the
bank auto loan portfolio?
1) ICICI Bank
2) Axis Bank
3) Kotak Mahindra Bank
4) HDFC Bank
5) Citibank
Answer- 4) HDFC Bank
Explanation:
RBI imposed a monetary penalty of Rs 10 crore on HDFC Bank Limited, after finding irregularities
with the HDFC bank’s auto loan portfolio. RBI found contravention of provisions of section 6(2) and
section 8 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.
ECONOMY AND BUSINESS
1. In which online International Finance Corporation (IFC) is planning to invest USD 40 million as
of April 2021?
1) BYJU's
2) upGrad
3) Coursera
4) Udemy
5) Unacademy
Answer- 2) upGrad
Explanation:
International Finance Corporation (IFC) a member of the World Bank Group, plans to invest USD 40
million (about Rs 290 crore) in upGrad, an online up-skilling platform and IFC has proposed to loan up
to $150 million to Bajaj Finance Ltd.
2. What was India’s GDP growth for 2021 as per the recent (Apr’21) projection of Oxford
Economics?
1) 11.8%
2) 12.5%
3) 10.2%
4) 8.67%
5) 9.09%
Answer- 3) 10.2%
Explanation:
Oxford Economics, Global forecasting firm has revised down India GDP growth forecast for 2021 from
11.8% to 10.2% due to increasing burden of COVID-19 and lack of appropriate strategy by the
government to curtain the pandemic. It has forecasted world GDP growth to 6.1% in 2021 and 4.3% in
2022.
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3. Which organisation launched the 1st of its kind initiative ‘Restore Fund’ worth $200 million to
remove carbon from the Atmosphere?
1) Apple
2) Microsoft
3) Google
4) SpaceX
5) Facebook
Answer- 1) Apple
Explanation:
Apple in partnership with Conservation International and Goldman Sachs launched a first-of-its-kind
carbon removal initiative called the Restore Fund of $200 million, to make investments in timber-
producing forest properties to remove carbon from the atmosphere and in turn generating a financial
return for investors.
4. What is India’s GDP forecast for FY22 as per the projection of Goldman Sachs as of May 2021?
1) 11.1%
2) 12.3%
3) 9.09%
4) 10.1%
5) 12.7%
Answer- 1) 11.1%
Explanation:
Goldman Sachs, brokerage reduced India’s GDP forecast for FY22 to 11.1% from 11.7% due to the local
restrictions and increasing COVID-19 cases.
RBI has projected FY22 GDP growth at 10.5%, while IMF puts it at 12.5%.
5. Under Significant Economic Presence (SEP) principle, _______________ announced a digital
transaction revenue threshold of _________ and a limit of 3 lakh users for Non-Resident Technology
firms to pay tax to Indian Government.
1) Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Rs. 2 crores
2) Central Board of Indirect Tax, Rs. 10 crores
3) Central Board of Direct Tax, Rs. 2 crores
4) Central Board of Indirect Tax, Rs. 20 crores
5) Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Rs. 20 crores
Answer- 3) Central Board of Direct Tax, Rs. 2 crores
Explanation:
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) notified Digital Tax Threshold revenue of Rs. 2 crores & a
limit of 3 lakh users for Non-Resident Technology firms like Google, Facebook, Netflix to pay tax in
India.
i.Non-Resident technology companies are covered under the double taxation avoidance agreement for
tax exemption in India.
ii.Any company whose revenue or user limit exceeds the threshold shall pay tax to Indian Govt. under
Significant Economic Presence (SEP) principle.
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6. Which of the following government owned financial institutions was approved (in May’21)
for strategic disinvestment by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs?
1) India Infrastructure Finance Company Ltd (IIFCL)
2) Industrial Development Bank of India (IDBI)
3) National Housing Bank (NHB)
4) Industrial Finance Corporation of India (IFCI)
5) Industrial Investment Bank of India (IIBI)
Answer- 2) Industrial Development Bank of India (IDBI)
Explanation:
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi gave
approval for strategic disinvestment and transfer of management control in Industrial Development
Bank of India (IDBI Bank).
i.More than 94% of the equity shares of IDBI Bank was owned by the Government of India (GoI) and Life
Insurance Corporation(LIC) of which GoI holds 45.48 % and LIC holds 49.24 %.
ii.In March 2021, RBI removed the LIC-controlled IDBI bank from its prompt corrective action (PCA)
framework
7. What is India’s GDP projections for FY22 as per Fitch Ratings, as of May 2021?
1) 8.9%
2) 12.8%
3) 9.5%
4) 11.4%
5) 10.8%
Answer- 3) 9.5%
Explanation:
Fitch Ratings reduced India’s GDP growth forecast for FY22 to 9.5% due to COVID-19, it earlier
estimated a 12.8% growth for FY22 in March 2021.
On May 05, 2021, S&P Global Ratings revised India’s GDP growth forecast for FY22 to 9.8%.
8. Which Indian company was named as the 2nd fastest-growing retailer in the world in the
“2021 Ranking of Global retail powerhouses” report?
1) Big Bazaar
2) Future Retail
3) Reliance Retail
4) Flipkart
5) ITC Limited
Answer- 3) Reliance Retail
Explanation:
In the “2021 Ranking of Global retail powerhouses” by Deloitte, millionaire Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance
Retail Ltd has been ranked the 2nd fastest-growing retailer in the world, which is 1 rank down from its
2020 rank (In 2020 it was ranked 1st).
9. India’s GDP was projected to grow by 7.5% in 2021 as per the World Economic Situation and
Prospects (WESP) report released in May 2021.
Identify the points that are correct with respect to the report:
A) WESP report was released by World Economic Forum
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B) India’s GDP is projected to grow at 10.1% in 2022
C) Global economy is projected to grow by 2.4% in 2021
1) Only B & C
2) Only C
3) Only A & C
4) Only B
5) Only A & B
Answer- 4) Only B
Explanation:
In its mid-year report of the World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP), United Nations (UN) has
increased India’s GDP growth forecast for the calendar year 2021 to 7.5 %, a 0.2 percent increase from
its earlier projection (January 2021 projection – 7.3%) following a contraction of 6.8 % (-6.8) in 2020.
i.The report forecasted India’s GDP to grow at 10.1% in 2022.
ii.The global economy is projected to expand by 5.4% in 2021 following a sharp contraction of 3.6% in
2020.
10. In May 2021, Nomura revised India’s GDP estimate for FY22 to _______, while it was projected
to grow by 11% by ______________.
1) 12.6%, CRISIL
2) 10.8%, TransUnion
3) 10.8%, CRISIL
4) 12.6%, TransUnion
5) 11.5%, TransUnion
Answer- 3) 10.8%, CRISIL
Explanation:
Nomura revised India’s GDP growth forecast for the FY22 fiscal to 10.8% from 12.6%.
CRISIL estimated India’s growth estimation for FY22 to be 11%.
11. In May 2021, _____________ revised its GDP projections for FY22 to 7.9% while Care Ratings
revised its GDP forecast to ________.
1) Fitch Ratings, 6.2%
2) Moody's, 6.2%
3) Fitch Ratings, 9.2%
4) Moody's, 9.2%
5) Fitch Ratings, 10.2%
Answer- 4) Moody's, 9.2%
Explanation:
Moody’s Investors Service revised India’s growth forecast for FY22 to 7.9% from 6.2%.
Care Ratings revised its GDP growth forecast for FY22 to 9.2 % from 10.2%.
12. Which company will be establishing India’s 3rd Power Exchange?
1) JSW Energy Limited.
2) CESC Limited
3) PTC India Limited
4) REC Limited
5) Pranurja Solutions Limited
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Answer- 5) Pranurja Solutions Limited
Explanation:
Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has approved the registration to start India’s 3rd
Power Exchange. The Power Exchange will be established by Pranurja Solutions Ltd, a company
promoted by BSE Investments, PTC Ltd & ICICI Bank.
i.The other two power exchanges in India are Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) & Power Exchange of
India Ltd (PXIL).
13. India’s Epsilon Advanced Material Ltd. signed an MoU (in May’21) with UK’s Beowulf Mining
plc to set up a Joint Venture Lithium-ion Battery manufacturing company. In which country will
the Joint Venture company be set-up?
1) England
2) Germany
3) Norway
4) Finland
5) Belgium
Answer- 4) Finland
Explanation:
Epsilon Advanced Material (EAMPL), a subsidiary of Epsilon Carbon, signed an MoU with Beowulf
Mining plc to set up a Joint Venture company in Finland. This joint venture is aimed at becoming the
top Lithium-ion Battery provider of Europe.
About EAMPL:
Managing Director(MD): Vikram Handa
Headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra
14. What was the approximate amount of Exports made by India in the month of April 2021?
1) $52.61 billion
2) $48.07 billion
3) $30.63 billion
4) $17.28 billion
5) $10.36billion
Answer- 3) $30.63 billion
Explanation:
In May 2021, the Union Ministry of Commerce & Industry reported a 3-fold increase in India’s export
for the month of April 2021, to $30.63 billion from $10.36 billion of April 2020, due to healthy growth
in sectors like gems and jewellery, and engineering.
15. India’s monthly Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation was ________ in April 2021 as per the
data released by ___________.
1) 10.49 %, Ministry of Finance
2) 7.39 %, Ministry of Finance
3) 10.49 %, NITI Aayog
4) 7.39 %, Ministry of Commerce & Industry
5) 10.49 %, Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Answer- 5) 10.49 %, Ministry of Commerce & Industry
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Explanation:
As per the data released by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, India’s annual rate of inflation (YoY),
based on monthly WPI (Wholesale Price Index) accelerated to 10.49 percent in April 2021, (the highest
since April 2010) from 7.39 percent in March 2021 due to a hike in prices of food items, manufactured
goods, fuel, and power.
16. Indian Commercial Airlines “GoAir” was renamed as _________
1) GoIndia
2) Fly Airways
3) Go First
4) Fly India
5) Fly First
Answer- 3) Go First
Explanation:
Wadia Group owned, Indian Airline, ‘GoAir’ was rebranded itself as ‘Go First’ after completing its 15
years of service as GoAir.
17. As per the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, India witnessed a 10% growth in FDI inflow in
FY21 compared to FY20.
What are the points that are correctly related to the FDI inflow in India?
A) Computer Software & Hardware sector is responsible for majority of the FDI Inflow
B) Singapore is the top investing country in India
C) Maharashtra is still the top recipient state of FDI for the 4th consecutive year
1) Only B & C
2) Only A & B
3) All A, B & C
4) Only B
5) Only A & C
Answer- 2) Only A & B
Explanation:
As per the data released by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, India has attracted the highest ever
total Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflow of US$81.72 billion during FY21, which is 10% more than
FY20(US$74.39 billion).
i.With 44% share of the total FDI Equity inflow, Computer Software & Hardware is the key
investment sector in India.
ii.Singapore is the top investing country with 29 percent of total investment, followed by the United
States of America (USA) with 23 percent and Mauritius with 9 percent.
iii.Gujarat is the top recipient state for the 4th consecutive year with a 37 percent or US$ 30.23 billion
share of the total FDI equity inflows followed by Maharashtra 27 percent and Karnataka 13 percent.
18. India GDP is set to grow in the range of ___________ in Q1 of FY22, as per the findings of
‘Ecowrap’ report released by ___________ in May 2021.
1) 7-9%, RBI
2) 12-17%, RBI
3) 10-15%, RBI
4) 7-9%, SBI
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5) 10-15%, SBI
Answer- 5) 10-15%, SBI
Explanation:
State Bank of India’s (SBI) research report ‘Ecowrap’ stated India’s Real gross domestic product (GDP)
growth for Q1 FY22 to be in the range of 10-15 percent as against RBI’s forecast of 26.2 percent.
i.Domestic ratings agency ICRA Limited forecasted India’s GDP growth in the Q4FY21 at 2 percent,
with a 7.3(-7.3) percent contraction for FY21.
MoUs AND AGREEMENTS
1. ____________ & The Link Fund signed an MoU titled ‘Sustainable Livelihoods for Tribal
Households in India’ for improving ____________.
1) Eklavya Model Residential Schools; Educating tribal Children
2) APEDA; Minor Forest Produce
3) Spices Board of India; Minor Forest Produce
4) TRIFED; Women Entrepreneurship
5) UN Women; Minor Forest Produce
Answer- 4) TRIFED; Women Entrepreneurship
Explanation:
TRIFED (Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India, signed an MoU titled
‘Sustainable Livelihoods for Tribal Households in India’ with The Link Fund, a Philanthropic operational
foundation for empowerment of tribals.
• They will work to create women-centered infrastructure and innovation and entrepreneurship and
towards value addition in Minor Forest Produce.
2. Which company (in May’21) signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Solar Energy
Corporation of India (SECI) for supplying 540 MW of renewable energy?
1) ReNew Power
2) Torrent Power
3) Vikram Solar
4) JSW Energy
5) Tata Power
Answer- 4) JSW Energy
Explanation:
JSW Energy, the renewable energy wing of JSW Energy has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)
with Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) for supplying 540 MegaWatt (MW).
• India set a target of installing Renewable Energy generation plants of 450 GW by 2030.
About Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI):
SECI is a PSU under Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)
Chairman & MD – Jatindra Nath Swain
3. Which organisation was selected (in May’21) as the Joint Venture partner of Andhra Pradesh
to set up a steel plant in Kadapa district?
1) Jindal Steel
2) Essar Steel
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3) Tata Steel
4) JSW Steel
5) SAIL
Answer- 2) Essar Steel
Explanation:
Andhra Pradesh selected Essar Steel as Joint Venture(JV) partner to set up a steel plant in Kadapa
district.
i.The steel plant will be set up with a capacity of 3 million tonne per annum for producing high grade
Steel products.
ii.The Capital Expenditure of the Project will be Rs. 11,606 crore.
4. Which organisation signed an MoU (in May’21) with Telecom Equipment Manufacturers
Association of India (TEMA) to jointly promote AtmaNirbhar Bharat?
1) Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce
2) UK India Business Council
3) Indo-American Chamber of Commerce
4) Indo-French Chamber of Commerce & Industry
5) Indo-Italian Chamber of Commerce
Answer- 1) Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce
Explanation:
The Telecom Equipment Manufacturers Association of India (TEMA) has signed a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) with the Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce (ICCC) to jointly promote
AtmaNirbhar Bharat.
i.It will also facilitate investment & manufacturing in Telecom, Information & Communication
Technology (ICT), railways, healthcare, agriculture, smart cities.
5. Which organisation signed an MoU (in May’21) with the National Dairy Development Board
(NDDB) to promote the use of Renewable Energy technologies in Dairy Industry?
1) ReNew Power
2) ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute
3) Solar Energy Corporation of India
4) Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd
5) Energy Efficiency Services Ltd
Answer- 5) Energy Efficiency Services Ltd
Explanation:
The National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) signed an MoU with Energy Efficiency Services Ltd
(EESL) virtually to promote efficient renewable technologies in the dairy industry.
About EESL:
Establishment – 2009
Headquarters – New Delhi
Chairman – Rajeev Sharma
6. In May 2021, 5 Oil & Gas PSUs of India - IOCL, BPCL, HPCL, ONGC & GAIL signed an MoU for the
construction & redevelopment of which religious site?
1) Dashashwamedh Ghat, Varanasi
2) Mahabodhi Temple, Bodh Gaya
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3) Badrinath Dham, Badrinath
4) Sun Temple, Konark
5) Prem Mandir, Vrindavan
Answer- 3) Badrinath Dham, Badrinath
Explanation:
5 Oil and Gas Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) – Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL), Bharat Petroleum
Corporation Limited (BPCL), Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL), Oil and Natural Gas
Corporation Ltd (ONGC), and GAIL India Ltd have signed an MoU with Badrinath Utthan Charitable Trust
for Construction and Redevelopment of Badrinath Dham in Badrinath, Uttarakhand as a ‘Spiritual Smart
hill Town’.
7. Which company recently (in May’21) signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Gujarat
Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL) for supplying renewable energy?
1) Solar Energy Corporation of India
2) ReNew Power
3) NTPC Renewable Energy
4) Tata Power Solar
5) Azure Power
Answer- 3) NTPC Renewable Energy
Explanation:
NTPC Renewable Energy, signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with state-run power utility
Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL).
NTPC Renewable Energy will sell power from its upcoming 150 megawatt (MW) solar project in Gujarat
to GUVNL at Rs 2.20/unit.
8. Which organisation (in May’21) partnered with Mobile Payment Forum of India (MPFI) to
boost India’s Digital Transactions?
1) IIT Madras
2) IIT Bombay
3) IIT Roorkee
4) IIT Guwahati
5) IIT Ropar
Answer- 1) IIT Madras
Explanation:
Researchers from IIT Madras & members of Mobile Payment Forum of India (MPFI) are set to work
together for boosting digital money transactions in India.
MPFI is a Joint initiative of IDRBT, Hyderabad & IIT Madras. It played a key role in developing
interoperability and security standards for Immediate Payment Service (IMPS), and UPI.
9. Which country (in May’21) partnered with UNDP-India for developing Oxygen Generation
plants in North-Eastern India?
1) Japan
2) France
3) Germany
4) Russia
5) Australia
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Answer- 1) Japan
Explanation:
The Government of Japan & United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)-India have partnered to
provide oxygen generation plants to the North Eastern (NE) Region in India.
10. In May 2021, India & Mongolia renewed their bilateral Cultural Exchange Program (CEP)
until ____________, and India assured to distribute ____________ sets of Sacred Mongolian Kanjur by
2022.
1) 2022, 1500
2) 2023, 100
3) 2025, 1500
4) 2023, 150
5) 2022, 1000
Answer- 2) 2023, 100
Explanation:
During a virtual meeting between India’s Minister of State for Culture & Tourism (I/C) Prahlad Singh
Patel & Mongolia’s Minister of Culture, Chinbat Nomin, renewed the Cultural Exchange Program (CEP)
between the two countries until 2023.
i.India’s Culture Ministry is set to complete reprinting of 100 sets of Sacred Mongolian Kanjur by
2022 for distribution in Mongolia.
About Mongolia:
President – Khaltmaagiin Battulga
Capital – Ulaanbaatar
Currency – Togrog or Tugrik (MNT)
11. Which company signed an MoU (in May’21) with the Ministry of Tribal Affairs for
implementing AI based curriculum to skill educators & students in Tribal Schools?
1) Microsoft
2) Google
3) IBM
4) Amazon
5) Wipro
Answer- 1) Microsoft
Explanation:
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) virtually signed an MoU with Microsoft during the virtual event
‘Empowering Youth For Success’ for digital transformation of Tribal schools such as Eklavya Model
Residential Schools (EMRS).
i.Microsoft will make the Artificial Intelligence (AI) based curriculum to skill educators and students
with next-generation technologies.
12. With which country India renewed its 2 MoUs on Military cooperation & Maritime issues in
May 2021?
1) UAE
2) Oman
3) Saudi Arabia
4) Iran
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5) Turkey
Answer- 2) Oman
Explanation:
India & Oman renewed 2 MoUs signed between the two sides in 2018 for Military cooperation along
with its annexure on maritime issues.
India’s Armed Exercises with Oman:
Al Nagah – Joint Military Exercise
Naseem Al Bahr – Bilateral Maritime Exercise
13. Which country (in May’21) signed an Agriculture Action Plan with India for cooperation in
the agricultural sector for a duration of 3-years?
1) Japan
2) UAE
3) France
4) Portugal
5) Israel
Answer- 5) Israel
Explanation:
India & Israel have signed a three-year 5th Indo-Israel Agriculture Action Plan (IIAP) 2021-23
agreement for development in Agriculture cooperation. Under the work program, both countries will
implement two initiatives namely ‘Indo-Israel Agricultural Project Centre of Excellence’ & ‘Indo-Israel
Villages of Excellence (IIVoE)’.
About Israel:
Prime Minister – Benjamin Netanyahu
Capital – Jerusalem
Currency – Israeli Shekel
14. In May 2021, NITI Aayog & TRIFED announced partnership for implementing Van Dhan Vikas
Kendra (VDVK).
What are the points that are Incorrectly related to the VDVK partnership?
A) NITI Aayog will help in implementing VDVK’s in 39 aspirating tribal districts
B) Van Dhan Yojna was launched by TRIFED in 2018
C) VDVK is a program dedicated to provide technological education among schools in tribal areas
1) Only B & C
2) Only A & B
3) Only C
4) Only B
5) Only A & C
Answer- 3) Only C
Explanation:
TRIFED is set to partner with NITI Aayog for implementation of Van Dhan Vikas Kendra (VDVK)
initiative under Van Dhan Yojna in 39 Tribal Aspirational districts identified by NITI Aayog.
i.An additional 9900 VDVKs are proposed to be established in the 39 tribal aspirational districts, with
Special focus on these aspirational districts, where tribal population is more than 50%.
ii.Van Dhan Yojna was launched in 2018 and is implemented by TRIFED.
iii.VDVK is a programme for value addition, branding & marketing of Minor Forest Produces.
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15. Which country signed an MoU with WHO to set-up the 1st WHO BioHub Facility for rapid
genome sharing of viruses & pathogens?
1) Italy
2) Norway
3) Switzerland
4) Sweden
5) Canada
Answer- 3) Switzerland
Explanation:
World Health Organization (WHO), and Switzerland signed an MoU to launch the first WHO BioHub
Facility as part of the WHO BioHub System during the 74th World Health Assembly in Geneva,
Switzerland. The facility will allow the rapid sharing of viruses and other pathogens genomes
between laboratories and global partners.
About WHO:
Director-General – Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
Headquarters – Geneva, Switzerland
16. In May 2021, National Technology Centre for Ports Waterways and Coasts (NTCPWC) of IIT
Madras signed an MoU for developing Indigenous Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) Software.
What are the points that are correctly related to the MoU?
A) With this MoU, V.O. Chidambaranar Port became the 1st Indian Major Port to receive the
indigenous VTS Software
B) Maintenance period of the VTS under the MoU is 5-years
C) International Maritime Organisation mandates the use of VTS for maintaining Safety of Life at
Sea (SOLAS)
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & C
3) Only B
4) Only A & B
5) Only B & C
Answer- 1) All A, B & C
Explanation:
The V.O. Chidambaranar Port Trust, Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu has signed an MoU with National
Technology Centre for Ports Waterways and Coasts (NTCPWC), IIT Madras for development of
Indigenous Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) Software and for Operation, Manning and Maintenance of
Vessel Traffic System.
i.VOC Port is the 1st Indian Major Port to sign MoU with NTCPWC for development of Indigenous
software for VTS.
ii.The duration of the MoU for maintenance and updating of the Vessel Traffic System will be a period of
5 years.
iii.VTS is mandatory under IMO (International Maritime Organisation) convention ‘SOLAS’ (Safety of
Life at Sea).
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17. Which institution (in May’21) partnered with Germany’s Deutsche Gesellschaft für
Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH (GIZ) to tackle the post Covid-19 challenges faced by
Indian Business?
1) IIM Ahmedabad
2) IIT Madras
3) IISc Bangalore
4) Jawaharlal Nehru University
5) IIM Indore
Answer- 5) IIM Indore
Explanation:
IIM-Indore has partnered with The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH
(GIZ), German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) to identify the
challenges across pandemic-hit sectors and to figure out ways to tackle them.
18. Which organisation recently (in May’21) signed an MoU with Professor Jayashankar
Telangana State Agricultural University (PJTSAU) to develop AI-based pest management system?
1) Wadhwani Institute for Artificial Learning
2) National Institute of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence
3) IIT Madras
4) IISc Bangalore
5) Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology
Answer- 1) Wadhwani Institute for Artificial Learning
Explanation:
Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University (PJTSAU), Hyderabad, Telangana signed
a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Wadhwani Institute for Artificial Learning,
Mumbai, Maharashtra for Artificial Intelligence(AI)-based pest or insect management system to support
farmers.
APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS
1. Who recently (in Apr’21) became the Chairman of Bajaj Auto?
1) Sanjiv Bajaj
2) Rishab Bajaj
3) Jamnalal Bajaj
4) Sunaina Kejriwal
5) Niraj Bajaj
Answer- 5) Niraj Bajaj
Explanation:
Bajaj Auto has named Niraj Bajaj, the non-executive Director of Bajaj Auto as its new chairman. He will
succeed Rahul Bajaj with effect from 1st May 2021.
The company has also named Rahul Bajaj as Chairman Emeritus for a period of 5 years with effect from
1st May 2021.
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2. Who became the 1st Indian-American Associate Attorney General of the United States?
1) Vivek Murthy
2) Gautam Raghavan
3) Vanita Gupta
4) Kristen Clarke
5) Rajiv Gupta
Answer- 3) Vanita Gupta
Explanation:
Indian-American Vanita Gupta has been appointed Associate Attorney General of the United States. With
this she became the first Indian-American to serve in this role.
3. Who was appointed as the new Chairman & Managing Director of BEML Ltd in May 2021?
1) DK Hota
2) Amit Banerjee
3) MV Rajasekhar
4) Suneet Sharma
5) MV Gowtama
Answer- 2) Amit Banerjee
Explanation:
The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB), has appointed Amit Banerjee the Director (Rail & Metro
Business) of BEML limited, as the new Chairman and Managing Director(CMD) of BEML (Bharat Earth
Movers Limited) Limited, a Miniratna Defence Public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Defence.
BEML is headquartered at Bengaluru, Karnataka.
4. In May 2021, Mahesh Balasubramanian was appointed as the MD & CEO of which Insurance
Company?
1) Tata AIA Life Insurance
2) Max Life Insurance
3) Aegon Life Insurance
4) SBI Life Insurance
5) Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance
Answer- 5) Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance
Explanation:
Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance Company Limited (KLI) has appointed Mahesh Balasubramanian, the
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO) of Kotak General Insurance(KGI) as its new
Managing Director(MD) for a period of 3 years starting from 1st May 2021.
5. Who was recently (in May’21) appointed as the 4th Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of
India?
1) RS Ratho
2) Rohit Jain
3) T Rabi Sankar
4) R Subramanian
5) Anil Kumar Sharma
Answer- 3) T Rabi Sankar
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Explanation:
The Appointment Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) chaired by PM Narendra Modi appointed T Rabi
Sankar, the Executive Director of Reserve Bank of India(RBI) as the 4th Deputy Governor of RBI for a
period of 3 years or till his date of superannuation. He succeeds B P Kanungo, who retired on 2nd April
2021.
6. In May 2021, Former Supreme Court Judge Prafulla Chandra Pant was appointed as the Acting
Chairperson of National Human Rights Commission (NHRC).
Identify the points that are correctly related to NHRC:
A) NHRC was established in 1993 as a Constitutional Body
B) NHRC Chairperson should be Chief Justice of India or a Judge of the Supreme Court
C) Tenure of Chairperson of NHRC is 5 years or 70 years, whichever is earlier
1) Only B
2) All A, B & C
3) Only C
4) Only B & C
5) Only A & C
Answer- 4) Only B & C
Explanation:
Justice Prafulla Chandra Pant (PC Pant), a Former Supreme Court Judge had been appointed as Acting
Chairperson of National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) with effect from April 25, 2021.
i.NHRC is a Statutory (Non-Constitutional) body which was established on 12 October, 1993.
ii.NHRC Chairperson should be Chief Justice of India or a Judge of the Supreme Court.
iii.NHRC Chairperson is appointed by the President of India, with the term of office as 5-years or till the
age of 70 years, whichever is earlier.
7. Who was appointed as the Chairman & MD of THDC India Limited in May 2021?
1) MA Ganapathy
2) Vijay Goel
3) Abhay Kumar Singh
4) DV Singh
5) Gurdeep Singh
Answer- 2) Vijay Goel
Explanation:
Vijay Goel, Director (Personnel) of THDC India Limited (THDCIL) has taken over the additional charge as
the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of THDCIL from May 1, 2021.
• THDC India Limited is headquartered at Rishikesh, Uttarakhand.
8. In May 2021, IAS Officer Tripurari Sharan was appointed as Chief Secretary of Which state?
1) Kerala
2) Assam
3) Gujarat
4) Maharashtra
5) Bihar
Answer- 5) Bihar
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Explanation:
On 1st May 2021, Senior IAS Officer Tripurari Sharan was appointed as Chief Secretary of Bihar. He will
serve only for a period of two months. He succeeds Arun Kumar Singh who died of Covid-19.
9. In May 2021, the International Olympic Committee appointed _________ from India & Michelle Li
from __________ as the athlete ambassadors of its “Believe in Sports” Campaign.
1) Hima Das, Japan
2) P.V. Sindhu, China
3) Dutee Chand, Canada
4) Hima Das, China
5) P.V. Sindhu, Canada
Answer- 5) P.V. Sindhu, Canada
Explanation:
Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Champion and Olympic medal winner PV Sindhu and
Michelle Li, a Canadian badminton player have been named the athlete ambassador for International
Olympic Committee (IOC)’s “Believe in Sports” Campaign.
• The Believe in Sports Campaign was launched by the IOC in 2018 to raise awareness about the
threat of competition manipulation among the athletes, coaches and officials.
10. Who became the 1st Indian woman commanding officer of the Border Roads Organisation?
1) Bhawana Kanth
2) Vaishali S Hiwase
3) Seema Rao
4) Barbara Ghosh
5) Anjana Bhaduria
Answer- 2) Vaishali S Hiwase
Explanation:
The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has appointed Vaishali S Hiwase as the first woman officer to
command a Road Construction Company (RCC).
11. What are the points that are correct with respect to the Chief Ministership of Mamata
Banerjee in West Bengal?
A) For the 3rd Consecutive Term, Mamata becomes the CM of West Bengal even after losing in her
constituency
B) She needs to get elected into the legislative council within 3-months
C) Chief Ministers & the Council of Ministers were appointed by the Governor under the
provisions of Article 164
1) Only B & C
2) Only A & C
3) All A, B & C
4) Only A
5) Only A & B
Answer- 2) Only A & C
Explanation:
On May 5, 2021, Mamata Banerjee who belongs to the party of Trinamool Congress (TMC) took oath as
the Chief Minister (CM) of West Bengal for 3rd Consecutive Term (2011-2016, 2016-21).
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i.Mamata Banerjee took oath as CM, even though she was defeated in her constituency of Nandigram.
ii.To retain her CM post, she needs to either win a bypoll or get elected to the Legislative Council within
6 months to retain the position.
iii.Article 164 of the Indian constitution deals with appointment of Chief Ministers and other ministers
by the Governor.
12. Identify the points that are correctly related to the recently concluded Assembly Elections in
the State of Tamil Nadu & Puducherry UT
A) M K Stalin & N Rangasamy became the CMs of Tamil Nadu & Puducherry respectively
B) Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly has a Total strength of 234 Elected representatives
C) Council of Ministers in a State shall not exceed 20% of the total strength of its legislative
assembly
1) Only A & B
2) Only B & C
3) Only A
4) Only B
5) Only C
Answer- 1) Only A & B
Explanation:
i.M K Stalin of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam took oath as the 23rd Chief Minister (CM) of Tamil Nadu
(TN).
• DMK + Alliance parties had won 159 seats out of 234 Seats in the Tamil Nadu State Assembly.
ii.Meanwhile, N Rangasamy of All India N.R. Congress (AINRC) took oath as the CM of Puducherry for
the 4th Term.
• Alliance led by AINRC won 16 seats out of 30 in the Puducherry State Assembly.
iii.According to Article 164 (1A), the total number of Ministers, including the Chief Minister, in the
Council of Ministers in a State shall not exceed 15 % of the total number of members of the State
Legislative Assembly.
13. Who was appointed as the President of FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO) in May 2021?
1) Jahnabi Phookan
2) Ujjwala Singhania
3) Padma Venkataraman
4) Jayanti Dalmia
5) Soma Mondal
Answer- 2) Ujjwala Singhania
Explanation:
Ujjwala Singhania was appointed as the 38th National President 2021-22 of FLO (FICCI Ladies
Organisation). She succeeds Jahnabi Phookan who served as the 37th National President for the year
2020-21.
• FLO is the women wing of FICCI.
About FICCI:
President – Uday Shankar
Head Office – New Delhi
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14. In May 2021, IAS officer V. Irai Anbu was appointed as the Chief Secretary of which state?
1) Kerala
2) Assam
3) Tamil Nadu
4) West Bengal
5) Gujarat
Answer- 3) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
Senior IAS officer V. Irai Anbu as the Chief Secretary of Tamil Nadu by replacing Rajeev Ranjan.
About Tamil Nadu:
Tiger Reserves – Anamalai Tiger Reserve, Mudumalai Tiger Reserve, Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve,
Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve
15. ___________________ was elected as the _____ Chief Minister of Assam in May 2021.
1) Himanta Biswa Sarma, 12th
2) Sarbananda Sonowal, 12th
3) Himanta Biswa Sarma, 25th
4) Sarbananda Sonowal, 15th
5) Himanta Biswa Sarma, 15th
Answer- 5) Himanta Biswa Sarma, 15th
Explanation:
On May 10, 2021, Himanta Biswa Sarma was sworn in as the 15th Chief Minister of Assam. He has
replaced Sarbananda Sonowal.
Based on Article 164 the Governor of Assam Jagdish Mukhi appointed the CM of the 126-member
legislative assembly.
16. Who was appointed (in May’21) as the Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of Bharat
Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL)?
1) Manoj Jain
2) Mukesh Kumar Surana
3) Shrikant Madhav Vaidya
4) Arun Kumar Singh
5) Shashi Shanker
Answer- 4) Arun Kumar Singh
Explanation:
Arun Kumar Singh was appointed as the Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of Bharat Petroleum
Corporation Limited (BPCL) by the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) panel.
17. In May 2021, RBI appointed __________________ as the Executive Director of RBI, who will be in
charge of the Human Resource Management Department.
1) Swaminathan Gurumurthy
2) Natarajan Chandrasekaran
3) Revathy Iyer
4) Sachin Chaturvedi
5) Jose J Kattoor
Answer- 5) Jose J Kattoor
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Explanation:
RBI appointed Jose J Kattoor as its Executive Director (ED) with effect from 4th May 2021. He will
manage the Human Resource Management Department, Corporate Strategy and Budget Department and
Rajbhasha Department.
18. Who recently (in May’21) became the 1st CEO of National Asset Reconstruction Company Ltd
(NARCL)?
1) Padmakumar Madhavan Nair
2) Roshni Nadar Malhotra
3) Sunil Mehta
4) Vikash Srivastava
5) Rajkiran Rai G
Answer- 1) Padmakumar Madhavan Nair
Explanation:
Padmakumar Madhavan Nair, Chief General Manager of Stressed Assets Resolution Group at State
Bank of India(SBI) appointed as the 1st Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of the National Asset
Reconstruction Company Ltd (NARCL).
19. Yoweri Museveni (in May’21) became the President of Which county?
1) Burundi
2) Rwanda
3) Uganda
4) Kenya
5) Tanzania
Answer- 3) Uganda
Explanation:
Yoweri Museveni of the National Resistance Movement party has sworn in for the 6th term as the
President of Uganda.
About Uganda:
President– Yoweri Museveni
Capital- Kampala
Currency– Ugandan Shilling
20. Who was appointed (in May’21) as the Undersecretary-General of UN Humanitarian Affairs?
1) Mark Lowcock
2) Martin Griffiths
3) Usha Rao-Monari
4) Liu Zhenmin
5) Ana Maria Menéndez
Answer- 2) Martin Griffiths
Explanation:
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appointed veteran British diplomat Martin
Griffiths as the new UN humanitarian Under Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and
Emergency Relief Coordinator(Chief). He succeeds Mark Lowcock, a Briton who has served as
undersecretary-general for humanitarian affairs and emergency relief coordinator for four years.
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21. _____________ was appointed as the Prime Minister of Nepal in May 2021, even after losing the
trust vote in the ____________ member Parliament.
1) Bidya Devi Bhandari, 196
2) K. P. Sharma Oli, 275
3) Bidya Devi Bhandari, 275
4) K. P. Sharma Oli, 196
5) Bidya Devi Bhandari, 234
Answer- 2) K. P. Sharma Oli, 275
Explanation:
KP Sharma Oli, Chairman of the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist-Leninist) (CPN-UML) was
re-appointed as the Prime Minister(PM) of Nepal by President Bidhya Devi Bhandari.
i.Even after losing the Trust vote in the Parliament, he became the PM since the opposition were unable
to prove majority in the 275-member strong Parliament.
22. Who was appointed (in May’21) as the CEO of Bata India?
1) Sandeep Kataria
2) Gunjan Shah
3) Rajesh Gopinathan
4) Kalyan Krishnamurthy
5) Gopal Vittal
Answer- 2) Gunjan Shah
Explanation:
India’s largest footwear retailer Bata India Ltd., appointed Gunjan Shah as its new chief executive
officer(CEO). He will succeed Sandeep Kataria who was elevated as the global CEO of Bata Brand.
i.Bata India is headquartered at Gurugram, Haryana.
23. In May 2021, Moctor Ouane was reappointed as the Prime Minister of which country?
1) Niger
2) Senegal
3) Mali
4) Chad
5) Libya
Answer- 3) Mali
Explanation:
Moctor Ouane was reappointed as Prime Minister of Mali by President Bah Ndaw.
About Mali:
President – Bah Ndaw
Capital – Bamako
Currency – West African CFA Franc
24. In May 2021, Vandita Kaul was appointed as Government nominee Director of Which bank?
1) State Bank of India
2) Indian Overseas Bank
3) Union Bank of India
4) Bank of India
5) Central Bank of India
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Answer- 4) Bank of India
Explanation:
The Government of India has appointed Vandita Kaul, Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Finance,
as government nominee director on the board of directors of Bank of India.
25. Who was appointed as the MD & CEO of Star Union Dai-ichi Life Insurance Company in May
2021?
1) Abhay Tewari
2) Devesh Srivastava
3) Siddhartha Mohanty
4) Sujay Banarji
5) S. C. Khuntia
Answer- 1) Abhay Tewari
Explanation:
In May 2021, Star Union Dai-ichi Life Insurance Company Ltd (SUD LIFE) announced the
appointment of Abhay Tewari as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer(MD & CEO) of SUD
LIFE.
26. Who became (in May’21) the Chief Minister of Kerala for the record 2nd Term?
1) Himanta Biswa Sarma
2) Edappadi K. Palaniswami
3) M. K. Stalin
4) Pinarayi Vijayan
5) Oommen Chandy
Answer- 4) Pinarayi Vijayan
Explanation:
Pinarayi Vijayan was sworn in as Kerala Chief Minister for a second time, after guiding the CPM-led
Left Democratic Front government to a historic second successive term in the 2021 election
He is the first Chief Minister in Kerala to get a second consecutive term.
About Kerala:
Capital: Thiruvananthapuram
Governor: Arif Mohammed Khan
27. Who was appointed as the People’s Advocate of the UN Climate Change Conference of the
Parties (COP26)-2021?
1) Alok Sharma
2) Sir David Attenborough
3) Nigel Topping
4) Peter Hill
5) John Kerry
Answer- 2) Sir David Attenborough
Explanation:
Sir David Attenborough, world-renowned broadcaster and natural historian, has been appointed as
the People’s Advocate for the 26th United Nations (UN) Climate Change Conference of the Parties
(COP26)-2021, which will be held in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom (UK) in November 2021.
UK and Italy will host COP-26.
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28. Who was appointed as the CEO of Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH), in May 2021?
1) Nandan Nilekani
2) Kris Gopalakrishnan
3) Rajesh Bansal
4) Rabi Sankar
5) Revathy Iyer
Answer- 3) Rajesh Bansal
Explanation:
The Board of Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH) has appointed Rajesh Bansal as the chief executive
officer (CEO) of the RBIH with effect from May 17, 2021.
29. In May 2021, Anatole Collinet Makosso was appointed as the Prime Minister of which
country?
1) Congo
2) Chile
3) Ecuador
4) Peru
5) Tanzania
Answer- 1) Congo
Explanation:
Anatole Collinet Makosso, was appointed as the New Prime Minister of the Republic of the Congo.
About Republic of the Congo:
President– Denis Sassou Nguesso
Capital– Brazzaville
Currency– Central African CFA franc
30. Who was appointed (in May’21) as the President of the International Hockey
Federation(FHI)?
1) Thierry Weil
2) Narinder Batra
3) Gianni Infantino
4) Jay Shah
5) Himanta Biswa Sarma
Answer- 2) Narinder Batra
Explanation:
Narinder Batra, Indian Olympic Association president was re-elected as president of the International
Hockey Federation(FHI) for a 2nd term at the virtual 47th Congress of the FHI held on May22,2021.
About FHI:
Establishment – 1924
Headquarters – Lausanne, Switzerland
CEO – Thierry Weil
31. In May 2021, Fiame Naomi Mataʻafa became the 1st female Prime Minister of Which country?
1) Fiji
2) Papua New Guinea
3) Palau
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4) Samoa
5) Guinea
Answer- 4) Samoa
Explanation:
Fiame Naomi Mataʻafa, was sworn in as the first female Prime Minister(PM) of Samoa at a ceremony
conducted in a makeshift tent outside the parliament.
About Samoa:
Capital– Apia
Currency– Samoan Tālā
32. Who recently (in May’21) got elected to the Badminton World Federation(BWF) council for a
4-years term?
1) Narinder Batra
2) Rajeev Shukla
3) Himanta Biswa Sarma
4) Jay Shah
5) Pullela Gopichand
Answer- 3) Himanta Biswa Sarma
Explanation:
The Badminton Association of India (BAI) president Himanta Biswa Sarma was elected to the
Badminton World Federation(BWF) council for the period of four years i.e 2021-25.
33. In May 2021, Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra was appointed as the Chief Justice of which High
Court?
1) Madras High Court
2) Chhattisgarh High Court
3) Allahabad High Court
4) Tripura High Court
5) Andhra Pradesh High Court
Answer- 2) Chhattisgarh High Court
Explanation:
Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra has been appointed acting Chief Justice of the Chhattisgarh High Court
and will take charge from June 1, 2021.
He was appointed by the President under Article 223 of the Constitution of India.
34. Who was appointed (in May’21) as the Chairperson of the 12-member expert committee on
investment funds of International Financial Services Centres(IFSC)?
1) Nilesh Shah
2) Sandeep Bakhshi
3) Injeti Srinivas
4) Amitabh Chaudhry
5) Aditya Puri
Answer- 1) Nilesh Shah
Explanation:
The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA), the regulator of GIFT- City (Gujarat
International Finance Tec-City), constituted a 12-member expert committee on investment funds(IF)
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under the Chairmanship of Nilesh Shah, to recommend a roadmap to promote IF at International
Financial Services Centres(IFSC).
35. Who was appointed (in May’21) as the Director of Central Bureau of Investigation(CBI)?
1) Radha Vinod Raju
2) Arvind Kumar
3) Subodh Kumar Jaiswal
4) Samant Goel
5) Rakesh Asthana
Answer- 3) Subodh Kumar Jaiswal
Explanation:
The Appointment Committee of the Cabinet has appointed Subodh Kumar Jaiswal as the Director of
Central Bureau of Investigation(CBI) for a period of 2 years from the date of assumption of charge.
36. In May 2021, Bah N’Daw and Moctar Ouane resigned from the post of President & Prime
Minister after being detained by the Military. Which country do they belong to?
1) Uganda
2) Eswatini
3) Liberia
4) Mali
5) Sierra Leone
Answer- 4) Mali
Explanation:
The Interim President of Mali Bah N’Daw and Moctar Ouane Prime minister(PM) of Mali has resigned
from their post after they were arrested by the Military, led by the interim Vice President Assimi Goita.
About Mali:
Capital– Bamako
Currency– West African CFA Franc
37. Who (in May’21) became the 2nd Democratically-elected President of Central Tibetan
Administration (CTA)?
1) Lobsang Sangay
2) Penpa Tsering
3) Dalai Lama
4) Tsai Ing-wen
5) Carrie Lam
Answer- 2) Penpa Tsering
Explanation:
Penpa Tsering sworn in as the second democratically-elected president (Sikyong) of the 17th
Parliament-in-Exile of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), the Dharamshala-based Tibetan
government-in-exile.
i.Penpa Tsering succeeds Lobsang Sangay, who completed his second five-year term.
38. Who was elected as the President of Syria in May 2021?
1) Barham Salih
2) Abdallah Salloum Abdallah
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3) Mustafa Al-Kadhimi
4) Bashar al-Assad
5) Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi
Answer- 4) Bashar al-Assad
Explanation:
Bashar al-Assad was re-elected for a 4th seven-year term as the President of Syria. He received
around 95.1% of the votes cast and won the election.
Bashar Al-Assad became the president of Syria at the age of 34, succeeding his father Hafez al-Assad in
2000.
39. In May 2021, the Central Government extended the tenure of Samant Kumar Goel the
Secretary of _____________ and _____________ the Director of Intelligence Bureau by 1-year.
1) Central Bureau of Investigation; Praveen Sinha
2) Research and Analysis Wing; Arvind Kumar
3) Central Bureau of Investigation; Arvind Kumar
4) Research and Analysis Wing; Praveen Sinha
5) National Investigation Agency; Yogesh Chander Modi
Answer- 2) Research and Analysis Wing; Arvind Kumar
Explanation:
The Union Government has extended the tenure of Research and Analysis Wing(RAW)’s secretary,
Samant Kumar Goel and Intelligence Bureau (IB)’s Director Arvind Kumar by one year.
40. ___________ will head the 7-member Group of States’ Ministers to evaluate the GST valuation on
Casinos, race courses, and online gaming companies, which are currently at the _________ Tax slab
in-case of ‘No betting involved’.
1) Manish Sisodia; 18%
2) Nitin Patel; 28%
3) Ajit Pawar; 28%
4) Nitin Patel; 18%
5) Ajit Pawar; 18%
Answer- 4) Nitin Patel; 18%
Explanation:
The Finance Ministry has set up a 7-member Group of States’ Ministers (GoM) to better understand,
examine, and resolve the uncertainty over the valuation of services by casinos, race courses, and online
gaming companies for levying Goods and Services Tax (GST).
i.The Committee will be Convened by Deputy Chief Minister of Gujarat, Nitin Patel.
ii.Currently, services of casinos, horse racing and online gaming which are not involved in betting attract
18% GST and online games involving betting or gambling attract 28% GST.
41. Which country’s Constitutional Court recently (in May’21) appointed Colonel Assimi Goïta as
its transitional President?
1) Uganda
2) Eswatini
3) Liberia
4) Mali
5) Sierra Leone
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Answer- 4) Mali
Explanation:
The Constitutional court of Mali has named Colonel Assimi Goïta, the interim Vice President of Mali who
led the military coup as the transitional President of Mali.
About Mali:
Capital– Bamako
Currency– West African CFA Franc
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
1. In May 2021, __________________ received the Order of the Rising Sun award the 3rd highest award
of Japan under the class Gold & Silver Rays, while ______________ won the award under Gold and
Silver Star category.
1) Shyamala Ganesh, Nripendra Misra
2) Shyamala Ganesh, Sanjay Kumar Verma
3) Shyamala Ganesh, Ashok Kantha
4) S.P. Chenthil Kumar, Nripendra Misra
5) S.P. Chenthil Kumar, Sanjay Kumar Verma
Answer- 1) Shyamala Ganesh, Nripendra Misra
Explanation:
Shyamala Ganesh, former director of the Japanese Language School, received the 3rd highest order
decoration of Japan, Order of the Rising Sun, under the class Gold and Silver Rays from the Consulate-
General of Japan in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Other Winners:
· Former Principal Secretary to Prime Minister of India, Nripendra Misra won the “Order of the
Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star”
· Indira Misra won the “Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays”
About Japan:
Capital – Tokyo
Currency – Japanese yen
Prime Minister – Yoshihide Suga
2. In May 2021, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting instituted a new award, __________
Lifetime Achievement Award for Excellence in Cinema.
1) Mrinal Sen
2) Satyajit Ray
3) Dadasaheb Phalke
4) K. Balachander
5) Rishi Kapoor
Answer- 2) Satyajit Ray
Explanation:
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) has instituted the “Satyajit Ray Lifetime
Achievement Award for Excellence in Cinema” during the centenary celebration of the Birth anniversary
of Satyajit Ray at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2021.
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3. Which movie won the Best Film (Jury) award at the 11th Dadasaheb Phalke Film Festival
2021?
1) Parasite
2) Jungle Cry
3) Chhapaak
4) Ludo
5) Laxmii
Answer- 2) Jungle Cry
Explanation:
“Jungle Cry” directed by Sagar Ballary won the Best Film (Jury) award at the 11th Dadasaheb Phalke
Film Festival 2021.
Best Director - Sudeep Ranjan Sarkar for “Death of Spring”
4. Who was honoured with the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award, at the 93rd Academy Awards
(Oscar 2021)?
1) Chloé Zhao
2) Tyler Perry
3) Anthony Hopkins
4) Frances McDormand
5) Daniel Kaluuya
Answer- 2) Tyler Perry
Explanation:
American Actor Tyler Perry received the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award, at the 93rd Academy
Awards (Oscar 2021) Ceremony.
5. Which Regional Rural Bank was awarded with 5 awards by the Pension Fund Regulatory and
Development Authority for various enrollment of Atal Pension Yojana?
1) Puduvai Bharathiar Grama Bank
2) Rajasthan Marudhara Gramin Bank
3) Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank
4) Himachal Pradesh Gramin Bank
5) Andhra Pradesh Grameena Vikas Bank
Answer- 3) Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank
Explanation:
Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank (KVGB), has bagged top 5 awards from the Pension Fund Regulatory
and Development Authority (PFRDA) due to the various campaigns held under KVGB for enrollment of
Atal Pension Yojana (APY).
5 Awards – Lead to Leap, APY Makers of Excellence, Game Changers, Leadership Capital and Amazing
Achievers
6. _____________ & _____________ won the Laureus World Sportsman & Sportswomen of the Year for
2021 during the digital award ceremony from Spain.
1) Lewis Hamilton, Ellyse Perry
2) Virat Kohli, Naomi Osaka
3) Cristiano Ronaldo, Ellyse Perry
4) Rafael Nadal, Naomi Osaka
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5) Lewis Hamilton, Ashleigh Barty
Answer- 4) Rafael Nadal, Naomi Osaka
Explanation:
The 22nd Laureus World Sports Awards 2021 were unveiled at a Digital Awards Ceremony from Sevilla,
Spain.
Award Recipient
Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Rafael Nadal
Country – Spain, Sports – Tennis
Laureus World Sportswoman of the Naomi Osaka
Year Country – Japan, Sports – Tennis
Laureus Athlete Advocate of the Year Lewis Hamilton
Award Country – UK, Sport – Formula One
(Inaugural Award)
Laureus Sporting Moment of the Year Chris Nikic – American Triathlete
Award In 2020, he became the 1st person with Down Syndrome to finish an
Ironman triathlon
7. Who recently (in May’21) became the 1st Indian to win Sheikh Zayed Book Award?
1) Tahera Qutbuddin
2) Jurgen Habermas
3) Mizouni Bannani
4) Iman Mersal
5) Khelil Gouia
Answer- 1) Tahera Qutbuddin
Explanation:
Tahera Qutbuddin, Professor of Arabic Literature, Department of NELC, University of Chicago, won the
Sheikh Zayed Book Award in 2021 for her book titled “Arabic Oration: Art and Function”. She became
the 1st person from India to win the award.
Sheikh Zayed Book Award is given by the UAE for extraordinary literature works on Arabic culture.
8. Who recently (in May’21) became the 1st Indian Judge to receive the Arline Pacht Global Vision
Award of the International Association of Women Judges (IAWJ)?
1) Vijaya K. Tahilramani
2) R. Banumathi
3) Indu Malhotra
4) Indira Banerjee
5) Gita Mittal
Answer- 5) Gita Mittal
Explanation:
Justice Gita Mittal, Former Chief Justice of Jammu and Kashmir(J&K) High Court received the Arline
Pacht Global Vision Award for 2021 by the International Association of Women Judges (IAWJ). She
became the 1st IndianJudge to receive the honour.
9. Which Indian-UN Peacekeeping officer was honoured by UN Secretary General during the UN
annual Memorial Service 2021?
1) Yuvraj Singh
2) T S Tirumurti
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3) Raveesh Kumar
4) Syed Akbaruddin
5) Arun M Kumar
Answer- 1) Yuvraj Singh
Explanation:
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres honored Indian UN Peacekeeping officer Yuvraj Singh, who died
in line of duty in 2020, during the UN annual Memorial Service 2021.
10. Who became (in May 2021) the 1st woman of Asian heritage to receive the World Food Prize?
1) Shakuntala Haraksingh Thilsted
2) Lily Kong
3) Roshni Nadar Malhotra
4) Melanie Perkins
5) Zhao Yan
Answer- 1) Shakuntala Haraksingh Thilsted
Explanation:
Indian Descent Dr Shakuntala Haraksingh Thilsted, a native of Trinidad and Tobago and a citizen of
Denmark, won the 2021 World Food Prize for her research, insights and innovations in developing
holistic, nutrition-sensitive approaches to aquaculture and food systems. She becomes the first woman
of Asian heritage to receive this award.
11. Which company received the Green Urja Award 2021 conferred by Indian Chamber of
Commerce (ICC)?
1) Solar Energy Corporation of India
2) NHPC Limited
3) India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited
4) Power Finance Corporation
5) Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited
Answer- 5) Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited
Explanation:
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) under the Ministry of New &
Renewable Energy (MNRE) won the Green Urja Award 2021 for its developmental role towards Green
Energy Financing.
The award was conferred by the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC).
12. In May 2021, Two World records were created from Mount Everest, when ____________ climbed
the mountain in the shortest span of 4-days & Kami Rita Sherpa broke his own record with his
_____ climb on Everest.
1) Anshu Jamsenpa, 35th
2) Mingma Tenji Sherpa, 25th
3) Anshu Jamsenpa, 25th
4) Mingma Tenji Sherpa, 30th
5) Anshu Jamsenpa, 30th
Answer- 2) Mingma Tenji Sherpa, 25th
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Explanation:
Nepali mountain guide, Mingma Tenji Sherpa, created a world record by climbing 8848.86-meter-high
Mount Everest(world’s highest peak) twice in the shortest span of just four days.
i.On May 8, Nepali mountain guide Kami Rita Sherpa broke his own record of the most ascents of the
world’s highest peak for the 25th time.
13. _____________ won the 2021’s Whitley Award for creating the “Biodiversity Peace Corridor” to
protect _____________.
1) Vivek Menon, Amur Falcon
2) Vivek Menon, Great hornbill
3) Y Nuklu Phom, Great hornbill
4) Y Nuklu Phom, Amur Falcon
5) Ramana Athreya, Great hornbill
Answer- 4) Y Nuklu Phom, Amur Falcon
Explanation:
Y Nuklu Phom, a church worker from Nagaland, won the Whitley Award 2021 for his efforts toward
creating “Biodiversity Peace Corridor”, a network of community-owned forests in Nagaland and
protecting the Amur Falcon. He is the only Indian to win the prestigious award.
The Whitley Award is also known as the ‘Green Oscar’.
14. Jacinda Ardern, Prime Minister of ___________ topped the Fortune’s 2021 ‘World’s 50 Greatest
Leaders’ list, while ____________ was the only Indian leader in the Top 10.
1) New Zealand, Balram Bhargava
2) Australia, Harsh Vardhan
3) New Zealand, Narendra Modi
4) Australia, Soumya Swaminathan
5) New Zealand, Adar Poonawalla
Answer- 5) New Zealand, Adar Poonawalla
Explanation:
Fortune Magazine released its ‘World’s 50 Greatest Leaders’ list for 2021 which is topped by New
Zealand(NZ) Prime Minister(PM) Jacinda Ardern. Serum Institute of India’s CEO Adar Poonawalla is
on the 10th spot and he is the only Indian among the top 10 names on the list.
15. Who was awarded the International Invincible Gold Medal 2021 by Maharshi Organisation?
1) Narendra Modi
2) Harsh Vardhan
3) S. Jaishankar
4) Yogi Adityanath
5) Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank
Answer- 5) Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank
Explanation:
Union Education Minister, Dr Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank was awarded International Invincible Gold
Medal 2021 by Maharshi Organisation. He has been recognised for his extraordinary commitment and
outstanding service to humanity through his writings, social and illustrious public life.
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16. Who was crowned as 2020’s Miss Universe at the competition held in Florida, USA?
1) Andrea Meza
2) Adline Castelino
3) Manushi Chhillar
4) Julia Gama
5) Zozibini Tunzi
Answer- 1) Andrea Meza
Explanation:
Mexican Model Andrea Meza was crowned as the Miss Universe 2020 at the televised event held in
Florida, US. She became the 3rd Mexican woman to be crowned as Miss Universe.
17. In May 2021, Baljeet Kaur & Gunbala Sharma became the 1st Indians to reach the summit of
__________________.
1) Mount Lhotse
2) Mount Manaslu
3) Mount Pumori
4) Mount Cho Oyu
5) Mount Nuptse
Answer- 3) Mount Pumori
Explanation:
Baljeet Kaur and Gunbala Sharma have become the 1st Indian Women Mountaineers to reach the
Summit of Mount Pumori in Nepal.
They are also the 1st to scale a mountain that is a part of the Everest Massif.
18. Who won the 2020 Millennium Technology Prize along with David Klenerman?
1) Chandrima Shaha
2) Shankar Balasubramanian
3) B K Thelma
4) Avinash Dixit
5) Gopi Chand Narang
Answer- 2) Shankar Balasubramanian
Explanation:
Cambridge University chemists – Professor Shankar Balasubramanian and Professor David
Klenerman won the 2020 Millennium Technology Prize for the development of revolutionary DNA
sequencing techniques – Next Generation DNA Sequencing (NGS).
19. Who became the World’s 2nd Richest person after the shares of Tesla sharply dropped in May
2021, according to Bloomberg Billionaires Index?
1) Elon Musk
2) Bernard Arnault
3) Jeff Bezos
4) Warren Buffett
5) Bill Gates
Answer- 2) Bernard Arnault
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Explanation:
Tesla & SpaceX CEO Elon Musk became the world’s 2nd-richest person according to Bloomberg
Billionaires Index (in May 2021) due to a sharp drop in Tesla’s share by 2.2%. Musk was overtaken by
LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton’s Chairman Bernard Arnault.
Jeff Bezos is still the World’s Richest person.
20. Who was the 1st Indian Woman Mountain Climber to scale Mount Everest in 2021?
1) Gunbala Sharma
2) Baljeet Kaur
3) Tashi Yangjom
4) Shivangi Pathak
5) Malavath Purna
Answer- 3) Tashi Yangjom
Explanation:
Mountaineer, Tashi Yangjom from Arunachal Pradesh becomes the 1st Indian Woman Climber to Scale
the World’s highest Mountain, Mt Everest (Elevation of 8,849 Metres) in 2021.
21. Who was the only Indian-Origin Immunologist to get elected to the National Academy of
Sciences(NAS) in 2021?
1) Sankar Ghosh
2) Sugata Bose
3) Sagar Sengupta
4) Raj Reddy
5) Pawan Gupta
Answer- 1) Sankar Ghosh
Explanation:
Indian-origin immunologist Sankar Ghosh has been elected to the prestigious National Academy of
Sciences(NAS) in recognition of his “distinguished and continuing achievements in original research”. He
is one of the 120 newly elected members announced by the NAS.
22. Which organisation announced a new award called “Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice
Champion Award”?
1) National Basketball Association
2) FIFA
3) Athletics Federation of India
4) Formula 1
5) International Tennis Federation
Answer- 1) National Basketball Association
Explanation:
The National Basketball Association (NBA) announced an award named after the former American
basketball player – Kareem Abdul-Jabbar called the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion
Award to recognise players who are making strides in the fight for social justice.
23. Who was honoured with the 2021’s Templeton Prize?
1) Archbishop Desmond Tutu
2) Prince Philip
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3) Dalai Lama
4) Sir Martin Rees
5) Jane Goodall
Answer- 5) Jane Goodall
Explanation:
The prestigious Templeton Prize for the year 2021 was given to conservationist Jane Goodall. She was
renowned for her expertise on chimpanzees and her globe-spanning advocacy of environmental causes.
Templeton Prize is one of the world’s largest individual awards currently valued at 1.1 million pounds
24. Who is the World highest-paid athletes for 2021 as per the annual ranking of Forbes?
1) Virat Kohli
2) Dak Prescott
3) Conor McGregor
4) Cristiano Ronaldo
5) Lionel Messi
Answer- 3) Conor McGregor
Explanation:
Forbes’ annual ranking of the World highest-paid athletes for 2021 was released. Mixed Martial
Arts(MMA) Fighter Conor McGregor from Ireland topped the list with a total earning of 180 million
USD(around 1313 crores). McGregor is followed by football players Lionel Messi (2nd) with 130 million
USD and Cristiano Ronaldo (3rd) with 120 million USD.
25. Which organisation won the Etienne Glichitch Award in May 2021?
1) Sports Authority Of India
2) Board of Control for Cricket in India
3) All India Chess Federation
4) Hockey India
5) All India Tennis Association
Answer- 4) Hockey India
Explanation:
Hockey India won the Etienne Glichitch Award in recognition of Hockey India’s contribution towards
the growth and development of Hockey.
The award is presented once every two years.
About Hockey India:
President- Gyanendro Ningombam
Headquarters– New Delhi
26. Who was appointed (in May’21) as the Managing Director of Chennai Petroleum Corporation
Ltd (CPCL)?
1) Shrikant Madhav Vaidya
2) Arvind Kumar
3) Arun Kumar Singh
4) Mukesh Kumar Surana
5) Gurdeep Singh
Answer- 2) Arvind Kumar
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Explanation:
The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has recommended Arvind Kumar as Managing
Director(MD) of Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd (CPCL), a unit of Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.
27. Which Indian origin personality was appointed (in May’21) as a senior adviser to US
President Joe Biden?
1) Neera Tanden
2) Ami Bera
3) Kamala Harris
4) Manka Dhingra
5) Raja Krishnamoorthi
Answer- 1) Neera Tanden
Explanation:
The U.S administration has announced that Indian-American Neera Tanden is set to join the White
House as a senior adviser to President Joe Biden.
28. Which Biodiversity Management Committee (BMC) was awarded as the Best BMC in the India
Biodiversity Awards(IBA) 2021?
1) Shergaon BMC, Arunachal Pradesh
2) Dudhai BMC, Uttarakhand
3) Padichira BMC, Kerala
4) Anchalik BMC, Assam
5) Talakalale BMC, Karnataka
Answer- 1) Shergaon BMC, Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation:
The Shergaon Biodiversity Management Committee (BMC) of Arunachal Pradesh has won the best
‘BMC’ award in the India Biodiversity Awards(IBA) 2021.
i.The award is given on 22nd May, International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB).
ii.Shaji .N.M., farmer, Kerala (fondly called as ‘Tuber Man’) was awarded the Conservation of
Domesticated Species( individual)
29. Which Indian Entrepreneur was ranked as Asia's 2nd richest person in the Bloomberg
Billionaire Index, in May 2021?
1) Mukesh Ambani
2) Byju Raveendran
3) Lakshmi Mittal
4) Shiv Nadar
5) Gautam Adani
Answer- 5) Gautam Adani
Explanation:
Adani Group’s founder and chairman Gautam Adani became Asia’s 2nd richest person, as per
Bloomberg Billionaire Index. Still the Asia’s richest person title is held by Mukesh Ambani.
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30. Which company won the Star Export House Award 2021 from the Ministry of Commerce and
Industry?
1) Zydus Wellness Ltd
2) Rain Commodities Ltd
3) Orient Paper & Industries Ltd
4) Shree Malani Foams Ltd
5) Shilpa Medicare Ltd
Answer- 4) Shree Malani Foams Ltd
Explanation:
Shree Malani Foams Private Limited, Hyderabad in Telangana won the Star Export House Award
2021 from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry(MoCI). The certification is valid for 5 years between
2021 to 2026. Shree Malani Foams became the first and only mattress and mattress components
company to win the award in the past 5 years.
31. Who won the 2021’s European Golden Shoe award?
1) Lionel Messi
2) Harry Kane
3) Cristiano Ronaldo
4) Robert Lewandowski
5) Kylian Mbappe
Answer- 4) Robert Lewandowski
Explanation:
Bayern Munich’s Robert Lewandowski was awarded with Europe’s Golden Shoe, as he finished as the
top scorer in Europe’s leading domestic leagues.
32. Who is the World’s richest person (in May’21) as per the Forbes Real-Time Billionaires List?
1) Elon Musk
2) Jeff Bezos
3) Bill Gates
4) Warren Buffet
5) Bernard Arnault
Answer- 5) Bernard Arnault
Explanation:
According to the Forbes Real-Time Billionaires List, on 24th May 2021, French tycoon Bernard
Arnault, CEO and majority owner of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton(LVMH), became the world’s
richest person with an estimated net worth of 186.3 billion USD.
33. Who won 2021’s Princess of Asturias Award, the top award of Spain, under social science
category?
1) Amartya Sen
2) Verghese Kurien
3) Norman Borlaug
4) M. S. Swaminathan
5) Veena Das
Answer- 1) Amartya Sen
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Explanation:
Indian economist and Nobel Laureate Amartya Kumar Sen won Spain’s top award – Princess of
Asturias Award 2021, under the Social Science category. The jury announced the list of 2021 laureates
over the virtual platform.
i.He won the Nobel Prize in Economics in 1998 for his “contributions to welfare economics”
34. Who was honoured with the International Hockey Federation (FIH) President’s Award-2021?
1) Manpreet Singh
2) Narinder Dhruv Batra
3) V Kartikeyan Pandian
4) Mandeep Singh
5) Himanta Biswa Sarma
Answer- 3) V Kartikeyan Pandian
Explanation:
IAS officer V Kartikeyan Pandian, the private secretary to Naveen Patnaik, CM of Odisha, was honoured
with the President’s Award 2021 by the International Hockey Federation (FIH) for promotion of
Hockey in Odisha.
35. Who was awarded the 2020 Energy Frontier Award also known as the International Eni
Award 2020?
1) Amartya Sen
2) Nambi Narayanan
3) C. N. R. Rao
4) Bismillah Khan
5) Udupi Ramachandra Rao
Answer- 3) C. N. R. Rao
Explanation:
Bharat Ratna awardee, Professor Chintamani Nages Ramachandra Rao (C.N.R. Rao) has received the
Energy Frontier Award 2020 for research into renewable energy sources and energy storage. The
Energy Frontier Award 2020 is also known as the International Eni Awards 2020.
i.The award is considered the Nobel Prize in Energy Research.
ii.2020 International Eni Awards mark the 13th edition of the Eni Awards.
36. Indian entrepreneurs Jitesh Arora, Abhijeet Mittal, and Aashna Singh were listed in the 2021
Forbes 30 under 30 Asia list under Industry, Manufacturing & Energy category. They are the co-
founders of which start-up company?
1) Zerodha
2) Renew Power
3) Digit Insurance
4) AddressHealth
5) MoooFarm
Answer- 5) MoooFarm
Explanation:
Gurugram based startup MoooFarm’s Co-founders Jitesh Arora, Abhijeet Mittal, and Aashna Singh
have been placed in the most esteemed, recently announced 2021 Forbes 30 under 30 Asia list in the
Industry, Manufacturing and Energy category.
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The Jaipur based startup Nyaykarta’s Founder, Shubham Sharma has also been placed in the 2021
Forbes 30 under 30 Asia list under the Social Impact category.
37. Who became the 1st Indian to win the annual 'World Choreography Award’ during the 10th
annual award ceremony in 2020?
1) Suresh Mukund
2) Prabhu Deva
3) Remo D'Souza
4) Terence Lewis
5) Punit Pathak
Answer- 1) Suresh Mukund
Explanation:
Emmy Award-nominated choreographer Suresh Mukund became the 1st Indian to receive Annual
World Choreography Award, he won the 10th Annual World Choreography Award 2020.
38. Who became the 1st Indian to win the Rudolf V Schindler Award from the American Society of
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) in 2021?
1) Dr. Randeep Guleria
2) Dr. D Nageshwar Reddy
3) Balram Bhargava
4) Dr. Milind Shirodkar
5) Soumya Swaminathan
Answer- 2) Dr. D Nageshwar Reddy
Explanation:
The American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) has honoured Dr Duvvur(D) Nageshwar
Reddy with the renowned Rudolf V Schindler Award 2021. He is the 1st Indian medical practitioner
to win this award. He won the award for his work in the field of endoscopy.
i.Dr D Nageshwar Reddy received Padma Bhushan award in 2016.
ii.He is the Chairman and founder of Asian Institute of Gastroenterology (AIG)
39. ___________________ received the International Dublin Literary Award 2021 for the novel
___________________
1) Louise Glück; The Wild Iris
2) Douglas Stuart; Shuggie Bain
3) Marieke Lucas Rijneveld; The Discomfort of Evening
4) Valeria Luiselli; Lost Children Archive
5) Zakiya Dalila Harris; The Other Black Girl
Answer- 4) Valeria Luiselli; Lost Children Archive
Explanation:
Mexican author Valeria Luiselli won the International Dublin Literary Award 2021 for her novel, Lost
Children Archive.
i.The International Dublin Literary Award was established in 1994, and considered as one of the highest
literary awards in the world.
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SUMMITS, CONFERENCES
1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi & Boris Johnson participated in the India-UK Virtual Summit
2021
Identify the key initiatives that were taken during the summit:
A) India-UK adopted ‘Roadmap 2030’ for elevating relations towards ‘Comprehensive Strategic
Partnership’
B) UK has allocated 1 Billion British Pound Sterling for cooperation with India in Environment
Protection & Biodiversity Conservation
C) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited will establish packaging, installation, marketing and services
support for Rolls-Royce
1) Only B & C
2) Only A & C
3) All A, B & C
4) Only A
5) Only A & B
Answer- 2) Only A & C
Explanation:
The India-UK Virtual Summit 2021 between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi & Prime Minister of
United Kingdom Boris Johnson took place on 4th May 2021.
i.India & UK have adopted ‘Roadmap 2030’ for elevating relations between the two countries to
‘Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’.
ii.UK finalised new deals/trade worth 1 Billion British Pound Sterling (GBP) to create 6,500 jobs in
the UK.
iii.An MoU on India-UK Migration and Mobility Partnership (MMP) was signed to provide employment
opportunities in the UK for 2-years for upto 3000 Indian professionals.
iv.Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) signed an MoU with Rolls-Royce to establish packaging,
installation, marketing and services support for Rolls-Royce MT30 Marine engines in India.
2. In May 2021, India’s Department of Economic Affairs & _________________ jointly organised a
virtual seminar on “Social Infrastructure Financing and the use of Digital Technologies” to
enhance economic & financial cooperation among ___________ members.
1) New Development Bank, ASEAN
2) Asian Development Bank, BIMSTEC
3) New Development Bank, BRICS
4) Asian Development Bank, ASEAN
5) Asian Development Bank, BRICS
Answer- 3) New Development Bank, BRICS
Explanation:
In May 2021, the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance and the New Development Bank
jointly organized a virtual seminar on Social Infrastructure Financing and the use of Digital
Technologies, as a part of the Economic and Financial Cooperation Agenda under the Indian BRICS
Chairship 2021.
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3. In May 2021, the 2-day long “Goa Maritime Symposium (GMS)-21” was held virtually. Which
organisation hosted GMS-21?
1) National Institute of Oceanography
2) Indian Coast Guard
3) National Institute of Ocean Technology
4) Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute
5) Indian Navy
Answer- 5) Indian Navy
Explanation:
Indian Navy hosted ‘GOA MARITIME SYMPOSIUM(GMS)-21’ virtually for 2 days, for the 1st time GMS-
21 was held virtually.
Theme of GMS-21 - “Maritime Security and Emerging Non-Traditional Threats: A Case for
Proactive Role for IOR Navies”
4. Who led Indian delegates in the 4th India-Swiss Financial Dialogue that was virtually
conducted in May 2021?
1) Shaktikanta Das
2) Ajay Seth
3) T V Somanathan
4) Debasish Panda
5) Nirmala Sitharaman
Answer- 2) Ajay Seth
Explanation:
The 4th India-Swiss Financial Dialogue was organised in a virtual manner from New Delhi and was
attended by top level financial delegates of the two nations. Indian delegation was led by the Economic
Affairs Secretary Ajay Seth.
5. _____________ virtually represented India in the Summit on Financing of African Economies 2021
that was hosted by ___________.
1) V Muraleedharan, South Africa
2) Nirmala Sitharaman, France
3) Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, South Africa
4) V Muraleedharan, France
5) Nirmala Sitharaman, Egypt
Answer- 4) V Muraleedharan, France
Explanation:
Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan virtually represented India at the Summit on
Financing of African Economies 2021 held at Paris, France on May 18, 2021. The event was held in a
hybrid format (mix of in-person meetings & Video conferences) and was hosted by France.
i.He highlighted India's Covid-19 initiatives like “Vaccine Maitri”.
6. What are the points that are correctly related to the UNESCO World Conference on Education
for Sustainable Development that was held in May 2021?
A) The Conference was held in virtual format from Berlin, Germany
B) Google India launched an initiative called ‘School of Hope and Empowerment (S.H.E)’ under its
CSR projects
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C) A new target was set to make environmental education a core curriculum component of all
countries by 2025
1) Only A & C
2) Only A
3) Only B & C
4) Only C
5) Only A & B
Answer- 1) Only A & C
Explanation:
During the 2021 United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World
Conference on Education for Sustainable Development held virtually from Berlin (Germany) between
May 17-19, 2021, Tata Communications launched their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) project –
‘School of Hope and Empowerment (S.H.E)’ for empowering Indian women.
UNESCO has set a new target to make environmental education a core curriculum component in all
countries by 2025.
About UNESCO:
Director-General – Audrey Azoulay
Headquarters – Paris, France
COMMITTEE AND MEETING
1. In April 2021, Chairperson of FSSAI virtually inaugurated the 5th Session of Codex Committee
on Spices and Culinary Herbs (CCSCH).
Identify the points that are correctly related to CCSCH:
A) Singapore is the host country of CCSCH
B) CCSCH recommended quality standards for 4 spices; cloves, oregano, basil, & ginger
C) CCSCH is a committee under Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC), an organisation set-up by
UN FAO & WHO
1) All A, B & C
2) Only C
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) Only A & B
Answer- 3) Only B & C
Explanation:
The 5th Session of Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs (CCSCH) was held virtually from
April 20-29, 2021. It was inaugurated by Rita Teaotia, Chairperson of Food Safety and Standards
Authority of India (FSSAI).
i.Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) was set up in 1963 by the UN Food and Agriculture
Organisation (FAO) & WHO for protecting the health of consumers and ensuring fair practices in food
trade.
ii.CCSCH is the youngest of CAC.
iii.India is the host country of CCSCH & Spice Board of India is responsible for organising sessions.
iv.CCSCH recommended quality standards for 4 spices; cloves, oregano, basil, & ginger.
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2. In April 2021, Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad participated in the G-7 Digital and
Technology Ministerial Meeting which was held virtually. What is the theme of the meeting?
1) Realizing Opportunities of the 21st Century For All
2) Preparing for pandemics
3) Combating Inequality
4) Global Stability, Shared Security and Innovative Growth
5) Building Back Better
Answer- 5) Building Back Better
Explanation:
Ravi Shankar Prasad, Union Minister of Electronics & Information Technology represented India at the
G-7 Digital and Technology Ministerial Meeting (Group of 7), which was held virtually on April 28, 2021.
India attended the event as a Guest.
• Theme of the meeting – ‘Building Back Better’.
• G-7 was formed in 1975 with the U.S., U.K., France, Germany, Italy, Canada, and Japan. European
Union (EU) is a permanent invitee to the meetings of G7.
3. Where was the 2021 G20 Tourism Ministers’ Meeting held which saw the virtual participation
of Indian Tourism Minister Prahlad Singh Patel?
1) Germany
2) Mexico
3) Italy
4) France
5) Indonesia
Answer- 3) Italy
Explanation:
On 4th May 2021, Union Minister of State for Tourism & Culture (I/c) Prahlad Singh Patel virtually
participated in the 2021 G20 Tourism Ministers’ Meeting held in Italy.
About G20:
Establishment - 1999
2021 Presidency - Italy
4. External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar participated in the G7 Foreign & Development
Ministers Meeting in May 2021.
What are the points that are correctly related with respect to the recent visit?
A) India a member of G7 participated in the meeting at London, UK
B) India-Japan-Australia conducted the 1st Trilateral Ministerial Dialogue virtually
C) India & UK signed the ‘Migration and Mobility Partnership (MMP)’ agreement allowing
professionals to work & live in each other’s country for 2 years
1) Only A & B
2) Only B & C
3) Only A
4) Only B
5) Only C
Answer- 5) Only C
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Explanation:
India’s External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar visited London, United Kingdom (UK) from May 3-
6, 2021 to participate in the G7 Foreign & Development Ministers Meeting. India is a Guest country to
the meeting.
i.G7 Countries - Britain, United States, Canada, France, Germany, Italy & Japan.
ii.India-France-Australia conducted the 1st Trilateral Ministerial Dialogue virtually.
iii.India & UK signed the ‘Migration and Mobility Partnership (MMP)’ agreement, which includes a
Special Young Professionals scheme allowing young Indian & British professionals to work & live in each
other’s country for 2 years.
5. Union Minister Harsh Vardhan virtually participated in the 3rd Arctic Science Ministerial
(ASM3) 2021 in May 2021.
Which are the points that are correctly related to the India & Arctic Council?
A) ASM3 was conducted in Tokyo, Japan under the theme ‘Knowledge for a Sustainable Arctic’
B) India & Russia have developed the earth observatory radar ‘NISAR’ for conducting research on
Arctic Circle
C) India conducts research in the Arctic through its permanent research station called ‘Himadri’
in Russia
1) Only B & C
2) Only A
3) Only C
4) Only A & C
5) Only B
Answer- 2) Only A
Explanation:
Union Minister for Earth Science Dr Harsh Vardhan virtually represented India in the 3rd Arctic Science
Ministerial (ASM3) 2021 held in Tokyo, Japan from May 8-9, 2021, it was jointly organized by Iceland &
Japan.
Theme for 2021 is ‘Knowledge for a Sustainable Arctic’.
i.India is also set to launch ‘NISAR’ (NASA ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) in collaboration with the US.
ii.India has a permanent research station in the Arctic called ‘Himadri’ in Spitsbergen, Svalbard,
Norway.
Members: 8 – Canada, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Russia, Sweden, and the US.
About Arctic Council:
Chair (2019-21) – Iceland
Headquarters – Tromso, Norway
6. In May 2021, PM Narendra Modi virtually participated in the India-European Leaders (EU)
Meeting 2021.
Identify the points that are correct with respect to the meeting.
A) 2021s European Union meeting held in Portugal, witnessed the participation of India for the
1st time with EU members
B) India-EU signed Connectivity Partnership Initiative focusing on Regional Connectivity in
ASEAN countries
C) Union Minister Piyush Goyal virtually addressed the ‘CII: EU-India Business Roundtable’
1) Only B & C
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2) Only A & B
3) All A, B & C
4) Only A & C
5) Only B
Answer- 4) Only A & C
Explanation:
Indian Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi virtually participated in the India-European Union Leaders
(EU) Meeting 2021 which was held in a hybrid format on 8th May 2021 in Porto, Portugal. It is the 1st
time that the EU has hosted a meeting with India in the EU+27 format.
i.India-EU signed Connectivity Partnership Initiative focusing on Regional Connectivity in BIMSTEC
countries.
ii.European Investment Bank committed the 2nd tranche of 150 Million Euros (~ INR 1, 335 Crore) for
the Pune Metro Rail Project.
iii.Union Minister for Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal virtually addressed the closing session of the
‘CII: EU-India Business Roundtable’.
7. In May 2021, the 1st BRICS Employment Working Group (EWG) Meeting was held in virtual
format.
What are the points that are correct with respect to the meeting?
A) India was the host country of the meeting
B) Along with BRICS countries, representatives from International Labour Organization (ILO)
were present in the meeting
C) The key point of discussion was towards promoting Social Security Agreements (SSA) amongst
BRICS Nations
1) All A, B & C
2) Only B & C
3) Only C
4) Only A & C
5) Only A & B
Answer- 1) All A, B & C
Explanation:
The 1st BRICS Employment Working Group (EWG) Meeting in virtual format was held on 11th – 12th
May 2021 in Sushma Swaraj Bhawan, New Delhi. The Meeting was hosted by India, which assumed the
BRICS Presidency in 2021.
i.Theme of BRICS 2021 - “BRICS@15: Intra BRICS Cooperation for Continuity, Consolidation, and
Consensus”
ii.Participants - BRICS nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa), International Labour
Organization (ILO) and International Social Security Agency (ISSA)
iii.Key Discussions -
• Promoting Social Security Agreements (SSA) amongst BRICS Nations
• Formalization of labour markets
• Participation of women in the labour force
• Role of Gig and platform workers in the labour market
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8. _________ virtually hosted the 7th meeting of BRICS Astronomy Working Group (BAWG) in May
2021, which was coordinated by _____________
1) Russia, Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences
2) India, Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences
3) Russia, Indian Institute of Astrophysics
4) Brazil, Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics
5) India, Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics
Answer- 5) India, Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics
Explanation:
India virtually hosted the 7th meeting of BRICS Astronomy Working Group (BAWG) meeting in
online mode at Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA), Pune (Maharashtra)
during May 19-20, 2021.
i.IUCAA, Pune, and Department of Science and Technology (DST), coordinated the meeting.
ii.Participants recommended the networking of existing Telescopes of BRICS countries and creating a
regional Data Network.
About BRICS:
Establishment – 2009
Members – Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa
2021 Chair – India
9. Who chaired the 33rd virtual meeting of Health Ministers of Commonwealth countries in May
2021?
1) Tedros Adhanom
2) Harsh Vardhan
3) Ashwini Kumar Choubey
4) Soumya Swaminathan
5) António Guterres
Answer- 2) Harsh Vardhan
Explanation:
The 33rd virtual meeting of Health Ministers of Commonwealth countries was chaired by India’s
Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Harsh Vardhan.
Theme - “Commonwealth Response to COVID-19: Ensuring Equitable Access to Vaccines and Building
Resilience for Health Systems and Emergencies”.
About MoHFW:
Union Minister – Dr Harsh Vardhan (Constituency: Chandni Chowk, Delhi)
Minister of State – Ashwini Kumar Choubey (Constituency: Buxar, Bihar)
10. Who represented India in the 3rd Foreign Office Consultations between India & New Zealand
that took place virtually in May 2021?
1) S. Jaishankar
2) Riva Ganguly Das
3) Harsh Vardhan Shringla
4) Vijay Keshav Gokhale
5) Ajit Doval
Answer- 2) Riva Ganguly Das
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Explanation:
The 3rd Foreign Office Consultations between India & New Zealand took place virtually on 25th May,
2021. Riva Ganguly Das, Secretary (East) led the Indian side, while Mark Sinclair, Deputy Secretary,
Americas and Asia Group, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade led the New Zealand side.
About New Zealand:
Prime Minister – Jacinda Ardern
Capital – Wellington
11. ___________ virtually organised the 4th BRICS Working Group Meeting (in May’21), where Indian
side was represented by ______________.
1) Russia, Harsh Vardhan Shringla
2) China, Sanjeev Kumar Varshney
3) Brazil, Harsh Vardhan Shringla
4) China, Harsh Vardhan Shringla
5) Russia, Sanjeev Kumar Varshney
Answer- 2) China, Sanjeev Kumar Varshney
Explanation:
The 4th BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) Working Group Meeting 2021 took place
virtually from May 25-26, 2021. It was sponsored by the Department of International Cooperation,
Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST), China and organized by the China National Center for
Biotechnology Development. Indian side was led by Dr Sanjeev Kumar Varshney.
12. In May 2021, the Ministry of Home Affairs appointed a 5-member Committee for Reforms in
Criminal Laws.
What are the points that are correctly related to the Reforms committee?
A) The 5-member reforms committee is headed by M. Jagadesh Kumar, Vice Chancellor of JNU
B) The committee will review IPC, with respect to Hate Speech as recommended by T K
Viswanathan Committee
C) At present, under IPC hate speech is punishable up to 2-years of jail along with a ₹5,000 fine
1) Only B
2) Only A & C
3) Only C
4) Only B & C
5) Only A & B
Answer- 1) Only B
Explanation:
The 5-member Committee for Reforms in Criminal Laws headed by Vice Chancellor of National Law
University (NLU), Delhi (Currently – Srikrishna Deva Rao). The Committee was appointed by the
Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to reform Indian Penal Code (IPC), and will review the proposal for a
separate Section in IPC on ‘Offences relating to speech and expression’.
i.T K Viswanathan Committee recommended the Law Commission to prepare a distinct law for online
‘hate speech’.
ii.At present there is no definition of what is ‘Hate Speech’ in IPC, The Committee for Reforms in
Criminal Laws is attempting for the 1st time to define it.
iii.While IPC has rules to punish up to 2-years in jail along with a ₹5,000 fine for discrimination based on
religion, race, caste, sexual orientation, place of birth, language, disability or tribe.
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1. ‘Global EV Outlook 2021’ reports Indian Electric Vehicles (EV) sales will be 30% of the total
vehicles sales by 2030.
Identify the points that are correctly related to the report & Indian EV targets:
A) ‘Global EV Outlook 2021’ is an annual report released by International Energy Agency (IEA)
B) In 2020, China became the World’s Largest EV market
C) India launched FAME scheme in 2015 under the National Highways Authority of India to boost
EV manufacturing
1) All A, B & C
2) Only B & C
3) Only C
4) Only A & C
5) Only A
Answer- 5) Only A
Explanation:
‘Global EV Outlook 2021’ – the recently released Annual Report of International Energy Agency (IEA)
has stated that the sale of Electric Vehicles (EVs) will be more than 30% in new vehicle sales in India by
2030.
i.In 2020, Europe emerged as the World’s Largest EV market for the 1st time, overtaking China.
ii.The FAME Scheme was introduced by India in 2015 & implemented by the Department of Heavy
Industry, Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises.
iii.India outlays Rs. 10,000 crores for FAME II (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid) and
Electric Vehicles) scheme to achieve its targets by 2022
2. ‘The Global Forests Goals Report 2021’ a 1st of its kind report revealed that COVID-19
increased the challenges for Countries to manage forests.
Which of the following points are correctly related to the report & global forest stature?
A) ‘The Global Forests Goals Report 2021’ released by UN DESA
B) 2017’s UN Strategic Plan for Forests targets to increase forest area by 3% by 2030
C) UNESCO’s ‘The World in 2030 – Public Survey Report’ identified ‘Climate change and loss of
biodiversity’ as the biggest challenges faced by Earth
1) All A, B & C
2) Only B & C
3) Only C
4) Only A & C
5) Only A
Answer- 1) All A, B & C
Explanation:
According to ‘The Global Forests Goals Report 2021’ released by the United Nations Department of
Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA), COVID-19 has increased the challenges for Countries to manage
forests.
i.The UN Strategic Plan for Forests 2017-30 was adopted in 2017 targets to increase forest area by 3%
by 2030.
ii.UNESCO released ‘The World in 2030 – Public Survey Report’
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• In which around 67% of the people chose ‘Climate change and loss of biodiversity’ as the biggest
challenges faced by Earth.
3. In 2020, Online sales accounted for 19% of the overall global retail sales with _________ as the
largest contributor as per the report released by ____________ in May 2021.
1) India; World Trade Organization
2) South Korea; World Trade Organization
3) USA; Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
4) India; United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
5) South Korea; United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
Answer- 5) South Korea; United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
Explanation:
UNCTAD (United Nations Conference on Trade and Development) released the Report – ‘Estimates of
Global e-commerce 2019 and preliminary assessment of covid-19 impact on online retail 2020’.
• The report identified that Online Sales accounted for 19% (from 16% in 2019) of Overall Retail
Sales in 2020. The increase in online sales has been due to the pandemic.
• South Korea with 25.9% of Online purchase holds the highest share of retail trade in 2020.
4. Global FDI dropped by 38% in 2020 as per the data released by ___________, yet Indian managed
to become the _______ largest recipient of FDI inflow in 2020.
1) Organisation for Economic Cooperation & Development; 5th
2) World Trade Organization; 2nd
3) World Trade Organization; 5th
4) Organisation for Economic Cooperation & Development; 3rd
5) World Trade Organization; 3rd
Answer- 4) Organisation for Economic Cooperation & Development; 3rd
Explanation:
According to a new set of data released by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development
(OECD), the global FDI (Foreign Direct Investments) dropped by 38% in 2020 (compared to 2019) to
USD 846 Billion, which is a 15-year low (lowest since 2005). India became the 3rd Largest Recipient
of FDI inflows in 2020 with an inflow of USD 64 Billion.
About OECD:
Secretary General – Angel Gurria
Headquarters – Paris, France
5. In May 2021, the annual report ‘Global Report on Food Crises 2021 (GRFC)’ was released.
Identify the points that are correct with respect to the report:
A) GFRC report was released by the World Food Programme (WFP)
B) Around 60-80% of the population in food crises belong to nations that depends
on Agricultural economy
C) In 2016, Global Network against Food Crises (GNFC) was setup by European Union, WFP &
Food & Agriculture Organization to limit food crisis
1) All A, B & C
2) Only B & C
3) Only C
4) Only A & C
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5) Only A
Answer- 2) Only B & C
Explanation:
According to the ‘Global Report on Food Crises 2021 (GRFC)’ launched by Global Network Against
Food Crises (GNAFC), At least 155 million people faced Acute Food Insecurity in 2020 due to conflicts,
extreme weather & economic shocks caused by COVID-19.
i.Countries with 60-80% of the 155 million people facing acute food shortage depend on Agriculture.
ii.To limit the Food crisis, the European Union(EU), Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the UN &
World Food Programme (WFP) launched an Initiative called “Global Network against Food Crises
(GNFC)” during the 2016 World Humanitarian Summit (WHS).
6. ‘2021 Global Methane Assessment: Benefits and Costs of Mitigating Methane Emissions’ report
states Human human-caused methane emissions can be reduced by 45% by 2030.
Identify the points that are correct with respect to the report:
A) Report was released by Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) & United Nations Environment
Programme (UNEP)
B) Increased Agricultural activities can reduce Methane emission
C) CCAC was established in 2012, While India became a member in 2019
1) Only B & C
2) All A, B & C
3) Only A
4) Only A & B
5) Only A & C
Answer- 5) Only A & C
Explanation:
‘2021 Global Methane Assessment: Benefits and Costs of Mitigating Methane Emissions’ report released
by Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) & United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) states
that human-caused methane emissions can be reduced by 45% in this decade (2020-30), these
reductions would avoid 0.3°C of Global Warming by 2045.
i.The majority of human-caused methane emissions come from 3 sectors – fossil fuels (35%), landfills
and waste (20%), and Agriculture (40%).
ii.CCAC was established in 2012 to protect the climate and improve air quality. India joined CCAC in
2019.
7. In May 2021, the ‘Connected Commerce: Creating a Roadmap for a Digitally Inclusive Bharat’
report was released.
Pick the points that are correct with respect to the report & India’s Digitization Mission:
A) The report was prepared by CDAC in partnership with MasterCard
B) The report suggests creation of ‘phygital’ model (physical+digital) in Agriculture NBFC sector
C) India is ranked 49th in the ‘Inclusive Internet Index 2021’ released by Economist Intelligence
Unit (EIU) in partnership with Facebook
1) Only C
2) Only B & C
3) Only A & C
4) Only A
5) Only A & B
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Answer- 2) Only B & C
Explanation:
NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India) & Mastercard released a report titled
‘Connected Commerce: Creating a Roadmap for a Digitally Inclusive Bharat’.
i.Enabling Agricultural NBFCs to access low-cost capital and deploy a ‘phygital’ model
(physical+digital) to achieve better long-term digital outcomes.
ii.India was ranked 49th out of 120 countries in the ‘Inclusive Internet Index 2021’ released by
Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) in partnership with Facebook.
8. The ‘Renewable Energy Market Update – Outlook for 2021 and 2022’ report stated that India’s
addition of Renewable Energy Capacity declined by 50% in 2020.
What are the points that are correct with respect to the report?
A) The report was released by International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
B) Of the Global Renewable Energy Capacity of 280 GW, India accounts for 5.62 GW of capacity
C) China accounts for 50% of the Global Renewable Energy capacity added in 2020
1) Only A, B & C
2) Only B & C
3) Only A
4) Only A & C
5) Only A & B
Answer- 2) Only B & C
Explanation:
According to the new report ‘Renewable Energy Market Update – Outlook for 2021 and 2022’
released by International Energy Agency (IEA), India’s Renewable Energy capacity addition declined
by almost 50% to 5.62 GigaWatts (GW) in 2020 (compared to 2019).
i.At the end of 2020, the Global renewable energy capacity was almost 280 GW.
iii.While China alone accounted for more than 50% of all the new renewable energy projects in 2020.
ii.The International Energy Agency (IEA) is headquartered at Paris, France.
9. The 1st edition of “Nature in a Globalised World: Conflict & Conservation” report released in
May 2021, claimed that global armed conflict poses a high threat to 219 Endangered Species.
Which organisation released the report?
1) United Nations Environment Programme
2) World Wide Fund for Nature
3) International Union for Conservation of Nature
4) Wildlife Conservation Society
5) The Nature Conservancy
Answer- 3) International Union for Conservation of Nature
Explanation:
According to the report ‘Nature in a Globalised World: Conflict & Conservation’ released by
International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) – Civil unrest and military exercises pose
high risk to 219 Endangered Species.
The report is the 1st edition released by IUCN.
About IUCN:
President – Zhang Xinsheng
Headquarters – Gland, Switzerland
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10. India’s remittance inflow dropped by 0.2% in 2020 from 2019 as per the “Resilience COVID-
19 Crisis Through a Migration Lens” report.
Identify the points that are correct with respect to the findings of the report:
A) The report was released by World Trade Organisation
B) China topped in the remittance inflow in 2020 among the countries with Low & Middle income
C) India’s remittance decline was due to 17% outflow drop from UAE
1) Only C
2) Only B & C
3) All A, B & C
4) Only A & B
5) Only B
Answer- 1) Only C
Explanation:
According to Resilience COVID-19 Crisis Through a Migration Lens report released by the World
Bank, India received USD 83 Billion as Remittances in 2020, a drop of just 0.2% from 2019 (USD 83.3
Billion in 2019). It topped the list of Low- and Middle-Income Countries with maximum Remittance
Inflows, India was followed by China (USD 59.5 Billion), Mexico (USD 42.8 Billion).
i.India’s decline was due to a 17% drop in remittance from the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
11. India accounted for 43 of the World’s 100 most environmentally riskiest cities as per the
‘Environmental Risk Outlook 2021’ released by Verisk Maplecroft.
Select the points that are correctly mentioned with respect to the report:
A) Delhi topped the list of environmentally risky cities, followed by Chennai
B) Main threat to the health of India’s urban population is Air pollution
C) Glasgow, Scotland is the only non-Asian city in the top 100, while Lima, Peru is the safest city
in the world
1) All A, B & C
2) Only B & C
3) Only C
4) Only A & B
5) Only B
Answer- 5) Only B
Explanation:
According to the ‘Environmental Risk Outlook 2021’ released by Verisk Maplecroft, India has 43 of
the World’s 100 most environmentally riskiest cities. Jakarta in Indonesia was ranked as the riskiest
city in the world, followed by Delhi & Chennai (Tamil Nadu).
• 99 of the World’s 100 riskiest cities are in Asia (43 in India and 37 in China).
• Lima, Peru is the only non-Asian city to be listed in the World’s 100 Riskiest cities.
• Glasgow, Scotland was ranked as the safety city in the report.
i.According to the report, the main threat to the health of India’s urban population is Air pollution.
12. As per the ‘Over 100 Years of Snow Leopard Research’ report, over 70% of the habitat of the
snow leopard remains under-researched in Asia.
Identify the points that are correctly related to the given data:
A) The report was released by United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
B) Snow Leopards were found in all the 48 countries of Asia
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C) India’s 1st Snow Leopard Conservation Centre was established in Uttarakhand
1) Only B
2) All A, B & C
3) Only C
4) Only A & C
5) Only B & C
Answer- 3) Only C
Explanation:
According to the report ‘Over 100 Years of Snow Leopard Research’ released by World Wide Fund for
Nature (WWF), more than 70% of the habitat of the snow leopard (Panthera uncia) over 12 Asian
countries remain under-researched.
i. The 12 Asian Countries which have snow leopard populations are China, Bhutan, Nepal, India,
Pakistan, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Russia and Mongolia.
ii.In August 2020, Uttarakhand Government announced to set India’s 1st snow leopard conservation
centre.
13. Which organisation released the “Net Zero by 2050” report that frames a Road map to
achieve Net Zero Global Carbon emissions by 2050?
1) International Energy Forum (IEF)
2) International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
3) Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
4) International Solar Alliance (ISA)
5) International Energy Agency (IEA)
Answer- 5) International Energy Agency (IEA)
Explanation:
According to the report ‘Net Zero by 2050’ released by the International Energy Agency (IEA) –
Halting new oil, gas, and coalfields will be key to achieving Net Zero Global Carbon emissions by 2050.
Road map to achieve net-zero global carbon emissions:
• No new coal-fired power stations must be built
• Increasing the share of Electric Vehicles to 60% by 2030
About IEA:
Executive Director – Dr Fatih Birol
Headquarters – Paris, France
14. ____________ released the Global Trade Update (May 2021) that stated India performed better in
Imports & Exports in the 1st Quarter of 2021, while global trade is expected to grow by _______ in
2021.
1) World Trade Organization, 24%
2) World Trade Organization, 8%
3) United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, 16%
4) Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, 8%
5) Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, 24%
Answer- 3) United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, 16%
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Explanation:
According to the Global Trade Update (May 2021) released by the United Nations Conference on
Trade and Development (UNCTAD) – India, China, and South Africa performed ‘relatively better’ than
other major economies in imports & exports during the 1st Quarter of 2021.
i.The overall forecast for 2021 indicates a 16% growth in Global Trade
ii.Global economy shrank by 4.3% in 2020
iii.UNCTAD is Headquartered at Geneva, Switzerland
15. India ranked _______ in the Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index (RECAI) released
by Ernst & Young Global (in May’21) with an addition of _____ Solar energy capacity in 2020.
1) 4th, 72 GW
2) 4th, 39 GW
3) 3rd, 39 GW
4) 2nd, 72 GW
5) 3rd, 72 GW
Answer- 3) 3rd, 39 GW
Explanation:
India with a score of 66.2 has been ranked 3rd out of 40 countries in the 57th Renewable Energy
Country Attractiveness Index (RECAI) – May 2021 – released by Ernst & Young Global Ltd (EY). The
United States (US) topped the index, while China took the 2nd Rank.
i.Installed Solar PV capacity has increased to 39 GigaWatts (GW) in 2020.
ii.India was ranked 87th in the Global Energy Transition Index (ETI) 2021 released by WEF.
16. As per the ‘2021 Global Report on Internal Displacement (GRID)’ report, globally ___________
Internal displacement of people happened in 2020, with highest recorded from __________.
1) 55 Million, China
2) 45 Million, India
3) 55 Million, India
4) 45 Million, Myanmar
5) 55 Million, Myanmar
Answer- 1) 55 Million, China
Explanation:
According to ‘2021 Global Report on Internal Displacement (GRID): Internal displacement in a
changing climate’ released by Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC), globally the number of
people living in Internal displacement reached 55 Million at the end of 2020.
i.Around 5 million new displacements were recorded in 2020, which is the highest in 10 years.
ii.Highest number of internally displaced people in 2020 was in China (5 Million)
17. Which Indian city was ranked highest position in the “Prime Global Cities Index Q1 2021”
report released by The Knight Frank?
1) Mumbai
2) Delhi
3) Ahmedabad
4) Bangalore
5) Hyderabad
Answer- 2) Delhi
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Explanation:
The Knight Frank, London based International Property Consultant has released the Prime Global
Cities Index Q1 2021, a valuation based on the prime residential prices in the local currency across
more than 45 cities across the globe.
i.Indian Cities Rank (Q1-2021) - Delhi (32nd), Mumbai (36th), Bangalore (40th).
18. Income of 230 million people fellow below the National Minimum Wage Threshold of _________
during the pandemic, as per the findings of ‘State of Working India 2021: One Year of COVID-19’
report released by ______________.
1) Rs. 375/day, Azim Premji University
2) Rs. 245/day, Aligarh Muslim University
3) Rs. 175/day, Azim Premji University
4) Rs. 245/day, Azim Premji University
5) Rs. 375/day, Aligarh Muslim University
Answer- 1) Rs. 375/day, Azim Premji University
Explanation:
According to ‘State of Working India 2021: One Year of COVID-19’ released by Azim Premji
University’s Centre for Sustainable Employment (CSE) in Bengaluru, Karnataka, the monthly earnings
of workers fell on an average by 17% due to COVID-19, self-employed and informal salaried workers
faced the highest loss of earnings.
i.Income of 230 million people fell below the national minimum wage threshold of INR 375 per day
during the pandemic.
19. Which organisation(s) conducted a 1st of its kind study (in May’21) that revealed loss of life
and health ailments caused due to long working hours?
1) World Health Organisation
2) International Labour Organisation
3) United Nations
4) Only 1 & 2
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 4) Only 1 & 2
Explanation:
According to a new study conducted by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International
Labour Organization (ILO), Long working hours are putting more people at risk of work-related
disability and early death due to Stroke & Ischemic Heart Disease. The study is the 1st of its kind on loss
of life and health associated with working long hours.
i.Both WHO & ILO are headquartered at Geneva, Switzerland
20. Annual average Global temperature is set to reach ______ above pre industrial levels in one of
the years between 2021-25, as per the Annual Climate Update released by World Meteorological
Organization and _________ Met Office.
1) 2° C, France
2) 1.5° C, United Kingdom
3) 2° C, United Kingdom
4) 1.5° C, Germany
5) 1.5° C, France
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Answer- 2) 1.5° C, United Kingdom
Explanation:
According to the Annual Climate Update provided by the United Kingdom (UK) Met Office and World
Meteorological Organization (WMO), there is a 40% possibility of the annual average global
temperature temporarily reaching 1.5° C(2.7 degrees Fahrenheit) above pre industrial levels in one of
the next 5 years (2021-25).
i.In the 2015 Paris Agreement, global leaders committed to limit global warming to 1.5° C and well
below 2° C by the end of the century.
ACQUISITION AND MERGERS
1. Which bank recently (in May’21) acquired Rs.10 Crore worth stake in India INX & India ICC in
GIFT City?
1) DCB Bank
2) HDFC Bank
3) ICICI Bank
4) DBS Bank
5) RBL Bank
Answer- 1) DCB Bank
Explanation:
DCB Bank has acquired Rs.10 Crore worth stake in India International Exchange Ltd (India INX), India
International Clearing Corporation Ltd (India ICC) leading companies in GIFT City (Gujarat International
Finance Tec-City), International Financial Services Centre (IFSC).
2. In May 2021, Motilal Oswal Private Equity (MOPE) acquired minority shares worth $25 million
in which Small Finance Bank (SFB)?
1) Utkarsh SFB
2) Capital SFB
3) Jana SFB
4) Fincare SFB
5) AU SFB
Answer- 4) Fincare SFB
Explanation:
On May 03, 2021, Motilal Oswal Private Equity (MOPE) acquired a minority stake in Fincare Small
Finance Bank (Fincare SFB) for $25 million (about ₹185 crores) through a secondary acquisition.
About Fincare SFB:
Establishment – 2017
Headquarters– Bengaluru, Karnataka
MD & CEO– Rajeev Yadav
3. In which Insurance company did Carlyle Groups sell 4% of stake worth Rs 3,900 crores in Open
Market (in May’21)?
1) IndiaFirst Life Insurance
2) PNB MetLife India Insurance
3) Tata AIA Life Insurance
4) SBI Life Insurance
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5) Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance
Answer- 4) SBI Life Insurance
Explanation:
Carlyle Group, a private equity firm through its entity CA Emerald Investment, sold a 4% stake
(amounting to 4.1 crore shares) in SBI Life Insurance for over Rs 3,900 crore through an open market
transaction.
About SBI Life Insurance:
Establishment – October 2000
Chairman – Dinesh Kumar Khara
Tagline – With us, You’re sure
4. In May 2021, Competition Commission of India gave approval to Imola Acquisition Corporation
for acquiring 100% shares of ______________.
1) Ingram Micro
2) Tech Data
3) Synnex Corporation
4) CEVA Logistics
5) United Parcel Service
Answer- 1) Ingram Micro
Explanation:
Imola Acquisition Corporation received approval from Competition Commission of India (CCI) to
acquire 100% shareholding and sole control of Ingram Micro Inc. with its parent companies GCL
Investment Management Inc., GCL Investment Holding Inc., and its direct and indirect subsidiaries.
5. Which country’s Pension Plan Investment Board recently (in May’21) acquired 15.9% shares
of the Chennai based IndInfravit Trust?
1) Finland
2) Norway
3) Canada
4) Belgium
5) Netherlands
Answer- 3) Canada
Explanation:
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) acquired an additional 15.9% of the total
units in IndInfravit Trust, an infrastructure investment trust (InvIT), through 2 separate transactions,
for Rs 1,005 crore
About IndInfravit Trust:
It is India’s 1st private InvIT
Headquarters – Chennai, Tamil Nadu
CEO – Pawan Kant
6. Which company is under the process of acquiring 58.20% shares of Sri Lanka based- Ideal
Finance Ltd?
1) Shriram City Union Finance
2) Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services
3) Power Finance Corporation
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4) Bajaj Finserv
5) Cholamandalam Investment & Finance Company
Answer- 2) Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services
Explanation:
Due to COVID-19, Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services (MMFS) has extended the date of investment
of the third and final tranche for the acquisition of shares of the total 58.20% shares in the Sri Lanka
based- Ideal Finance Ltd (from its existing shareholders) to September 30, 2021.
7. In which bank did Bay Tree India Holdings sell 2% of its stakes (in May’21) through Open
Market?
1) Axis Bank
2) Bank of Baroda
3) ICICI Bank
4) YES Bank
5) Union Bank of India
Answer- 4) YES Bank
Explanation:
Bay Tree India Holdings, owned by Tilden Park has sold over 2% stake in YES Bank through open
market transactions.
Note - SBI is the largest shareholder of YES Bank.
8. Which international company recently (in May’21) got approval from the Competition
Commission of India (CCI) for internal restructuring of the organisation to fast-track business
procedures in India?
1) IBM
2) Google
3) Tesla
4) Microsoft
5) Amazon
Answer- 1) IBM
Explanation:
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the green channel notice filed by Kyndryl
Holdings LLC and Grand Ocean Managed Infrastructure Services Private Limited in relation to the
internal restructuring of International Business Machines Corporation (IBM Corporation).
9. Which company got approval (in May’21) from the Ministry of Power for acquiring 2% shares
of Chenab Valley Power Projects Private Ltd.?
1) Power Grid Corporation of India
2) NHPC Limited
3) PTC India
4) NTPC Limited
5) JSW Energy
Answer- 2) NHPC Limited
Explanation:
The Ministry of Power approved the State-run hydro power NHPC Ltd to acquire the 2% equity stake of
Chenab Valley Power Projects Private Ltd. from PTC India.
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i.After the acquisition, NHPC’s share in Chenab Valley Power Projects Private Ltd increased to 51%.
About NHPC Ltd:
Headquarters – Faridabad, Haryana
10. Which company made an agreement (in May’21) to acquire IndiaBulls Mutual Fund & Asset
Management Company for Rs. 175 crores?
1) Groww
2) Moneycontrol
3) HDFC Securities
4) Zerodha
5) Angel Broking
Answer- 1) Groww
Explanation:
Groww, an online investment platform, operated by Nextbillion Technology Pvt. Ltd made an agreement
with Indiabulls Housing Finance Ltd (IBHFL) to acquire the mutual fund(MF) business of its
subsidiaries Indiabulls Asset Management Company Ltd (IAMCL) and Trustee Company of IAMCL, for
Rs 175 crore.
About Groww:
Headquarters – Bangalore, Karnataka
Co-founder & CEO – Lalit Keshre
11. Which company received the final approval from Competition Commission of India (CCI) to
acquire Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Ltd. (DHFL)?
1) Oaktree Capital Management
2) Piramal Capital and Housing Finance
3) Adani Group
4) SC Lowy Financial
5) Brookfield Asset Management
Answer- 2) Piramal Capital and Housing Finance
Explanation:
Piramal Capital and Housing Finance (PCHF), a subsidiary of Piramal Enterprises (PE), received
approval from the Competition Commission of India (CCI) to acquire Dewan Housing Finance
Corporation Ltd. (DHFL) with a total payment of around Rs 35,000 crores.
i.DHFL was the 1st finance company to be referred to NCLT by the RBI
12. Which company got approval (in May’21) from CCI to acquire 100% shares of YES Asset
Management Company?
1) Adani Group
2) GPL Finance and Investments
3) Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company
4) Aditya Birla Group
5) Motilal Oswal Asset Management Company
Answer- 2) GPL Finance and Investments
Explanation:
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved the acquisition of 100% equity shares of YES
Asset Management Company (AMC) (India)(YES AMC) and YES Trustee Limited (YES Trustee) by GPL
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Finance and Investments Limited(GPL). GPL will acquire Yes Mutual Fund and become its sole
sponsor.
i.CCI approved the acquisition of the remaining 25% shareholding of Adani Krishnapatnam Port
Limited(AKPL) by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited(APSEZL)
13. In which bank Indian govt. recently (in May’21) sold Rs. 4,000 crore worth shares that was
held by the govt under SUUTI
1) Indian Overseas Bank
2) Punjab National Bank
3) HDFC Bank
4) Citibank
5) Axis Bank
Answer- 5) Axis Bank
Explanation:
Indian govt sold 58 million shares in Axis Bank, which is held through the Specified Undertaking of the
Unit Trust of India (SUUTI) to raise around Rs 4,000 crore.
14. Which company (in May’21) acquired 100% shares of SB Energy Holdings Limited?
1) Adani Green Energy
2) Tata Power
3) Azure Power
4) Orient Green Power
5) JSW Energy
Answer- 1) Adani Green Energy
Explanation:
Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) agreed to acquire the 100% stake of SB Energy Holdings Limited at
an enterprise valuation(EV) of ~ $3.5 billion, the largest acquisition in the renewable energy sector in
India.
15. Which company acquired over 46% shares of Kotak Mahindra Pension Fund Limited(KMPFL)
from Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company in May’21?
1) Tech Mahindra
2) IndusInd Bank
3) Persistent Systems
4) Kotak Mahindra Bank
5) ING Vysya Bank
Answer- 4) Kotak Mahindra Bank
Explanation:
Kotak Mahindra Bank acquired around 46.7% equity of Kotak Mahindra Pension Fund Limited(KMPFL)
from Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company Limited(KMAMC).
About Kotak Mahindra Bank:
MD & CEO: Uday Kotak
Headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra
Tagline: Let’s Make Money Simple, Ab Kona Kona Kotak
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16. Which organisation became the 100% shareholder of ONGC Mangalore Petrochemicals Ltd
(OMPL) in May 2021?
1) Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd
2) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd
3) NTPC Ltd
4) Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd
5) Indian Oil Corporation Ltd
Answer- 1) Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd
Explanation:
Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd (MRPL) acquired the outstanding 0.00027776 percent
equity holding of ONGC Mangalore Petrochemicals Ltd (OMPL) from Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
Limited (ONGC).
After this acquisition, OMPL became a wholly-owned (100% share) subsidiary of MRPL.
17. In which bank did Life Insurance Corporation of India acquire an additional 2% stake in May
2021?
1) Axis Bank
2) Oriental Bank of Commerce
3) Canara Bank
4) Union Bank of India
5) Indian Overseas Bank
Answer- 4) Union Bank of India
Explanation:
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) acquired around a 2% stake in the state-run Union Bank of
India(UBI) and hiked its stake hold in UBI to 5.06%.
18. Which organisation acquired 3.08% shares of HDFC Ltd in May 2021?
1) Hindustan Construction Company Ltd
2) Tata Motors Ltd
3) Adani Group
4) Reliance Infrastructure Ltd
5) L&T Infrastructure Development Projects Ltd
Answer- 4) Reliance Infrastructure Ltd
Explanation:
Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC) Ltd, sold further 81,05,677 shares equivalent to
3.08 percent share capital of Reliance Infrastructure Limited (RInfra) for worth over Rs 43.91 crore.
19. Which organisation got approval (in May’21) from CCI for intra-group reorganisation
between Motherson Sumi Systems Ltd (MSSL), Samvardhana Motherson International Ltd
(SAMIL), and Sumitomo Wiring Systems Ltd (SWS)?
1) Kalyani Group
2) Hinduja Group
3) Balkrishna Industries
4) Wadia Group
5) Motherson Group
Answer- 5) Motherson Group
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Explanation:
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved the intra-group reorganisation of the Motherson
Group under the green channel route which was proposed by Motherson Sumi Systems Limited (MSSL),
Samvardhana Motherson International Limited (SAMIL), and Sumitomo Wiring Systems Limited (SWS).
DEFENCE
1. ____________ will provide 6 Poseidon-8I (P-8I) Patrol Aircraft to India for the use of ____________.
1) USA, Indian Navy
2) France, Indian Army
3) Russia, Indian Navy
4) Russia, Indian Army
5) USA, Indian Air Force
Answer- 1) USA, Indian Navy
Explanation:
The United States State Department has approved the proposed sale of 6 Poseidon-8I (P-8I) Patrol
Aircraft and other equipment to India. The deal is estimated to cost USD 2.42 Billion (~ INR 18, 000
Crore).
• It is being procured by the Indian Government for use by the Indian Navy.
2. Which intergovernmental organisation conducts the Joint Multinational Military Exercise
‘DEFENDER-Europe 21’ in Albania?
1) European Organisation of Military Associations & Trade Unions
2) North Atlantic Treaty Organisation
3) Group of Twenty
4) South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation
5) Group of Seven
Answer- 2) North Atlantic Treaty Organisation
Explanation:
The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) launched the Joint Multinational Military Exercise
‘DEFENDER-Europe 21’ in the port of Durres in Albania, the exercise began on April 26, 2021 and will go
on till June 10, 2021.
It is the 1st such large-scale drills since World War-II in the Western Balkans region.
3. Advanced Light Helicopter Dhruv MK III of ___________ successfully made its flight trials from
___________ at Chennai coast in May 2021.
1) HAL, ICGS Sujay
2) DRDO, ICGS Sudarshini
3) DRDO, ICGS Samrat
4) HAL, ICGS Samrat
5) DRDO, ICGS Sujay
Answer- 1) HAL, ICGS Sujay
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Explanation:
The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s (HAL) Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH), Dhruv MK III Maritime
Variant (MR) 2.5t helicopter has successfully demonstrated its deck-operations capabilities and flight
operation trials aboard an Indian Coast Guard ship (ICGS) Sujay at Chennai Coast, Tamil Nadu.
4. ___________ represented Indian side in the Passage Exercise (PASSEX) conducted between Indian
& ___________ Navies in the Southern Arabian sea.
1) INS Sharda, Indonesian
2) INS Shivalik, Vietnamese
3) INS Shivalik, Indonesian
4) INS Kadmatt, Vietnamese
5) INS Sharda, Vietnamese
Answer- 1) INS Sharda, Indonesian
Explanation:
Indian & Indonesian Navies conducted Passage Exercise (PASSEX) in the Southern Arabian sea. The
main aim of the exercise was to improve interoperability and understanding between the Navy units of
two countries.
From the Indian Navy, INS Sharda, an Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) with a Chetak helicopter
participated in the exercise.
Chief of Naval Staff (CNS)– Admiral Karambir Singh
5. Indian Navy decommissioned its 1st Naval destroyer ship in May 2021 after its 41 years of
service. Name the destroyer ship.
1) INS Kolkata
2) INS Delhi
3) INS Rajput
4) INS Vikrant
5) INS Arihant
Answer- 3) INS Rajput
Explanation:
Indian Navy’s 1st destroyer INS Rajput was decommissioned at Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam,
Andhra Pradesh after 41 years of service (commissioned on May 4, 1980).
Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) – Admiral Karambir Singh
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
1. ICAR-New Delhi developed a high yielding, pest resistant variety of _______ named MACS 1407.
1) Mustard
2) Barley
3) Wheat
4) Soyabean
5) Jowar
Answer- 4) Soyabean
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Explanation:
High-yielding and pest-resistant variety of soybean named MACS 1407 has been developed by Indian
Scientists by the method of conventional cross breeding. It was developed in ICAR, New Delhi
• Soyabean is a crop grown in the Kharif Season (June to October).
• Soyabean are grown in Loamy Soil with 60-65 cm annual rainfall
2. Name the rover that produced Oxygen from Mars using an instrument called ‘MOXIE’.
1) Curiosity
2) Pathfinder
3) Opportunity
4) Perseverance
5) Odyssey
Answer- 4) Perseverance
Explanation:
NASA’s (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) Rover ‘Perseverance’ landed on Mars in
February, 2021. It has produced Oxygen from Mars using an instrument called ‘MOXIE’ – Mars Oxygen
In-Situ Resource Utilization Experiment. It is the 1st time that Oxygen is being produced on another
planet.
3. Name the smallest black hole in the Milky Way Galaxy.
1) The Dragon
2) Mermaid
3) Little Phoenix
4) Lone Wolf
5) The Unicorn
Answer- 5) The Unicorn
Explanation:
Scientists have discovered the smallest known black hole in the Milky Way Galaxy and the closest black
hole to the solar system. This black hole has been nicknamed “the Unicorn”.
4. In May 2021, World’s Largest Aeroplane codenamed ‘ROC’ successfully completed its 2nd Test
Flight. Which company built the Aeroplane?
1) Stratolaunch
2) Boeing
3) XCOR Aerospace
4) SpaceX
5) Virgin Galactic
Answer- 1) Stratolaunch
Explanation:
The World’s Largest Aeroplane codenamed ‘ROC’ successfully completed its 2nd Test Flight. The
Aeroplane being built by Stratolaunch, an US based Aerospace Company was tested at Mojave Air and
Space Port in California, US.
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5. Which organisation brought back 4-astronauts from the International Space Station (ISS) to
earth in May 2021?
1) NASA
2) SpaceX
3) Roscosmos
4) JAXA
5) ISRO
Answer- 2) SpaceX
Explanation:
On May 02,2021, a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule, Resilience carrying 4 astronauts returned from the
International Space Station (ISS) and splashdown into the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Panama City,
Florida, USA after a six-and-a-half-hour flight.
6. Where did Patania II, a sub-sea vehicle developed by Global Sea Mineral Resources (GSR)
recently (in May’21) get malfunctioned?
1) Indian Ocean
2) Bay of Bengal
3) Atlantic Ocean
4) Arctic Ocean
5) Pacific Ocean
Answer- 5) Pacific Ocean
Explanation:
Global Sea Mineral Resources (GSR)’s Patania II, a deep-sea mining prototype robot, was stranded on the
Pacific Ocean floor following a malfunction during a deep-sea mining trial. During the final dive in the
GSR area, a lifting point separated and the robot was stranded on the seafloor.
7. Which organisation (in May’21) launched 60 Starlink Internet satellites as a part of ‘Starlink
Project’ aimed at creating the World’s largest Satellite Internet Constellation?
1) NASA
2) Intelsat
3) OneWeb
4) JAXA
5) SpaceX
Answer- 5) SpaceX
Explanation:
On May 4, 2021, SpaceX launched another batch of 60 Starlink Internet satellites into Orbit from NASA’s
Kennedy Space Center in Florida, USA. The satellites were launched aboard the Falcon 9 Rocket.
i.It is a part of SpaceX’s Starlink Project, for creating the World’s largest Satellite Internet Constellation.
8. Which country developed the lightest form of Uranium isotope called Uranium-214?
1) Israel
2) Iran
3) USA
4) China
5) India
Answer- 4) China
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Explanation:
Scientists have created the new uranium isotope called Uranium-214, the lightest form of Uranium, at
the Heavy Ion Research Facility in Lanzhou, China.
9. Which country successfully placed the ‘Yaogan-34’ Optical remote sensing satellite in the Low
Earth Orbit in May 2021?
1) Japan
2) China
3) Taiwan
4) South Korea
5) Indonesia
Answer- 2) China
Explanation:
China successfully launched Yaogan-34, an Optical remote sensing satellite by the Long March 4C rocket
which took off from the Jiuquan launch base in the Gobi Desert of northwestern China.
i.The satellites will be used for the survey of land resources, urban planning & Disaster management.
10. Which space organisation (in May’21) successfully completed its maiden trails of high-
altitude ascent & landing of Starship Prototype Rocket?
1) SpaceX
2) NASA
3) ISRO
4) JAXA
5) Roscosmos
Answer- 1) SpaceX
Explanation:
SpaceX successfully completed the high-altitude ascent & landing of Starship Rocket Prototype ‘SN15’
for the 1st time.
The Starship rocket is SpaceX’s next-generation reusable launch vehicle, it aims to make human space
travel more affordable and routine.
11. NASA’s Spacecraft Parker Solar Probe discovered that __________ planet produces natural radio
signals & it has an Ionosphere layer.
1) Mars
2) Jupiter
3) Saturn
4) Mercury
5) Venus
Answer- 5) Venus
Explanation:
The NASA Spacecraft Parker Solar Probe has discovered a natural radio signal from Venus.
According to the findings of Parker Solar Probe, just like the earth, planet Venus also has an electrically
charged layer of gas in its upper atmosphere called the Ionosphere.
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12. Which Indian institution developed India’s 1st vaccine for Viral Nervous Necrosis (VNN)
disease that affects Fishes?
1) ICAR – Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture
2) ICAR – Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute
3) ICAR – Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture
4) ICAR – Central Avian Research Institute
5) ICAR – Central Institute of Fisheries Education
Answer- 1) ICAR – Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture
Explanation:
Chennai-based ICAR - Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture (CIBA) has developed India’s 1st
vaccine for the Viral Nervous Necrosis (VNN) disease, caused by the nervous necrosis virus (NNV),
which affects various species of fish.
13. Which company developed the World’s 1st 2 Nanometer chip technology?
1) Intel
2) Nvidia
3) Qualcomm
4) IBM
5) HP
Answer- 4) IBM
Explanation:
International Business Machines(IBM) unveils the world’s first 2 nanometer chip technology that
promises to speed up access to the Internet, longer battery life and faster processing time in
applications.
This technology can quadruple battery life of Mobile Phones.
14. Which organisation partnered with VINS Bioproducts & CSIR-Centre for Cellular and
Molecular Biology for developing the Covid-19 vaccine “VINCOV-19”?
1) University of Delhi
2) Indian Institute of Science
3) DRDO
4) University of Hyderabad
5) National Institute of Virology
Answer- 4) University of Hyderabad
Explanation:
The Drugs Controller General of India, gave approval to Hyderabad-based immunological company VINS
Bioproducts to test its Covid-19 antibody product VINCOV-19.
i.This product is a collaborative effort of the University of Hyderabad (UoH), CSIR-Centre for Cellular
and Molecular Biology (CSIR-CCMB) & VINS Bioproducts.
15. SpaceX is planning to launch a satellite to Moon by ___________ which will be fully funded using
_____________ cryptocurrencies.
1) 2025, Libra
2) 2022, Dogecoin
3) 2025, Bitcoin
4) 2025, Dogecoin
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5) 2022, Libra
Answer- 2) 2022, Dogecoin
Explanation:
SpaceX is set to launch the ‘DOGE-1’ Satellite to the Moon in 2022. It will accept the cryptocurrency
‘Dogecoin’ as full payment for the mission. It will be the 1st ever commercial lunar payload in history to
be paid entirely with a Cryptocurrency.
Dogecoin is a cryptocurrency launched in 2013.
16. ___________ the World’s 1st Artificial Intelligence (AI) Ship built by ProMare in collaboration
with ___________ has started navigation across the Atlantic Ocean in May 2021.
1) AIDAnova, Google
2) Mayflower 400, Google
3) Mayflower 400, IBM
4) AIDAnova, IBM
5) Mayflower 400, NVIDIA
Answer- 3) Mayflower 400, IBM
Explanation:
World’s First Artificial Intelligence(AI) Ship named “Mayflower 400” is set to Navigate Across the
Atlantic Ocean. It is an Unmanned Vessel & was built by the marine research organization ProMare in
collaboration with IBM.
17. Which organisation developed the Artificial Intelligence based tool called “ATMAN AI” for
detecting COVID-19 from chest X-rays?
1) ISRO
2) ICMR
3) CSIR
4) Bharat Electronics
5) DRDO
Answer- 5) DRDO
Explanation:
DRDO’s Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (CAIR) in association with 5C Network & HCG
Academics has developed an Artificial Intelligence(AI) tool named ATMAN AI for COVID-19 detection
from chest X-rays.
18. NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft that collected rock samples from _________ Asteroid will return to
earth by 2023.
1) Vesta
2) Ryugu
3) Apophis
4) Eros
5) Bennu
Answer- 5) Bennu
Explanation:
NASA’s Spacecraft Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, Security, Regolith Explorer
(OSIRIS-REx), started its 2-year long journey towards earth with the samples- rocks and dust -collected
from the Asteroid Bennu.
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i.The Spacecraft will orbit the sun twice before delivering the samples to the Earth in September 2023.
19. NITI Aayog launched ___________ portal for real-time monitoring of Foreign aids for COVID-19
received by India, while __________ is financially responsible for all consignments received.
1) GARUD, Indian Red Cross Society
2) CovAid, CARE India
3) CovAid, Indian Red Cross Society
4) GARUD, Greenpeace India
5) CoWIN, CARE India
Answer- 3) CovAid, Indian Red Cross Society
Explanation:
NITI Aayog has set up the CovAid portal, a dedicated platform to monitor all the COVID-19 aid
received by India from Foreign countries.
Indian Red Cross Society is financially responsible for all the consignments of donations from foreign
countries which are received through the mission.
20. Which company signed an agreement with NASA (in May’21) for conducting 1st Private
Astronaut Mission to the International Space Station?
1) OneWeb
2) Virgin Galactic
3) Boeing
4) Axiom Space
5) Blue Origin
Answer- 4) Axiom Space
Explanation:
US Space Agency NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) has signed an agreement with
Axiom Space to send the 1st private astronaut mission to the International Space Station (ISS) by
January 2022. The mission has been designated as ‘Axiom Mission 1 (Ax-1)’.
SpaceX’s Crew Dragon Capsule will carry the crew to the ISS
21. Which company (in May’21) partnered with SpaceX to provide cloud services to SpaceX’s
Starlink satellites?
1) Microsoft
2) IBM
3) Facebook
4) Google
5) Amazon
Answer- 4) Google
Explanation:
Google is set to partner with SpaceX to provide Cloud services to help deliver high speed internet
through SpaceX’s Starlink satellites.
As part of the partnership, SpaceX will install Starlink terminals (ground stations) at Google data centres
across the world.
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22. Which country recently (in May’21) launched the remote sensing satellite called “Yaogan-30”
into orbit?
1) Taiwan
2) South Korea
3) Japan
4) China
5) Indonesia
Answer- 4) China
Explanation:
China successfully launched the Yaogan-30 (08) remote sensing satellites into orbit using the Long
March 2C rocket, lifted off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center, China.
i.The debris from China’s Long March-5B Y2 rocket, fell freely without any guidance, into the Indian
Ocean near Maldives.
23. China became the 2nd country after the USA to land a rover on Mars, using its Tianwen 1
spacecraft. Name the Chinese Mars rover.
1) Zhurong
2) Yutu
3) Perseverance
4) Pragyan
5) Curiosity
Answer- 1) Zhurong
Explanation:
Chinese Spacecraft Tianwen 1 carrying the rover Zhurong successfully landed on Utopia Planitia region
of Mars. This makes China only the second country after the US to send a rover to the surface of the Red
Planet.
24. Which aerospace company announced to launch its 1st space Tourism flight in July 2021?
1) Boeing
2) SpaceX
3) Blue Origin
4) Virgin Galactic
5) Lockheed Martin
Answer- 3) Blue Origin
Explanation:
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’s rocket company, Blue Origin, announced the first flight that aboard its New
Shepard rocket, and crew capsule which is designed to carry up to 6 tourists per flight, beyond an
invisible line, known as the Karman line, which separates Earth from space.
25. Which company is constructing 2-International Submarine cable system India-Asia-Xpress
(IAX) and India-Europe-Xpress (IEX) with India as the centre of the system?
1) Tata Docomo
2) BSNL
3) Bharti Airtel
4) Vodafone
5) Reliance Jio
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Answer- 5) Reliance Jio
Explanation:
Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd (Jio), a subsidiary of Jio Platforms Ltd is constructing the largest
international submarine cable system with India as the center of the submarine cable system.
2 subsea cable systems – India-Asia-Xpress (IAX) connecting India to Singapore, and India-Europe-
Xpress (IEX) connecting India to the Middle East and Europe.
26. ____________ is developing an interplanetary spacecraft to Jupiter called __________
1) SpaceX, JUICE
2) NASA, JUNE
3) ESA, JUICE
4) JAXA, JUICE
5) Roscosmos, JUNE
Answer- 3) ESA, JUICE
Explanation:
Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE), an interplanetary spacecraft being developed by European Space
Agency (ESA) has entered into a crucial testing phase. It is being tested at ESA’s European Space
Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC) in the Netherlands.
27. DRDO released the 1st batch of India’s Indigenous therapeutic drug “2-DG” in May 2021.
Identify the points that are correctly related to the drug:
A) Anti-COVID-19 therapeutic drug ‘2-DG’ stands for 2-Degenerative Glycogen
B) 2-DG was developed by DRDO in collaboration with Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories
C) It will reduce the oxygen dependency of Moderate & Severe COVID-19 patients
1) Only B & C
2) Only A & B
3) All A, B & C
4) Only C
5) Only A & C
Answer- 1) Only B & C
Explanation:
Union Minister for Defence Rajnath Singh released the 1st batch of Anti-COVID-19 therapeutic drug ‘2-
DG (2-deoxy-D-glucose)’. It is the 1st indigenous therapeutic drug developed by India to fight
COVID-19.
i.It has been developed by DRDO in collaboration with Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories (DRL), Hyderabad,
Telangana.
ii.The clinical trials showed that it fastens the recovery process and reduces oxygen dependency by
around 40% in moderate to severe COVID-19 patients.
28. Which country successfully launched the Ocean Observation Satellite ‘Haiyang-2D (HY-2D)’?
1) Taiwan
2) Japan
3) China
4) Vietnam
5) Mongolia
Answer- 3) China
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Explanation:
China launched ‘Haiyang-2D (HY-2D)’ Ocean Observation Satellite into the Orbit. It was launched by a
Long March-4B rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre, Gobi Desert, China.
Note - China’s rover ‘Zhurong’ landed in Mars in May, 2021
29. In May 2021, Arjun Lal Jat and Arvind Singh qualified for the Tokyo Olympics. They represent
India in which sport?
1) Water Polo
2) Sailing
3) Weightlifting
4) Rowing
5) Fencing
Answer- 4) Rowing
Explanation:
Indian rowers Arjun Lal Jat and Arvind Singh have qualified for the Tokyo Olympics 2020 in men’s
lightweight double sculls event after finishing second in the final race of the Asia/Oceania Continental
Qualifying Regatta in Tokyo, Japan and will be the only Indian rowers in Tokyo Olympics.
30. Which organisation developed the world’s largest and most powerful space science telescope,
James Webb Space Telescope?
1) SpaceX
2) ESA
3) ISRO
4) NASA
5) Roscosmos
Answer- 4) NASA
Explanation:
The world’s largest and most powerful space science telescope, James Webb Space Telescope,
developed by NASA, successfully Completed its Pre-Launch Test by opening its iconic primary mirror for
the last time it is on earth.
31. Which country successfully launched the Space-Based Infrared System Geosynchronous Earth
Orbit Flight 5 (SBIRS Geo-5) in May 2021?
1) China
2) Japan
3) USA
4) France
5) South Africa
Answer- 3) USA
Explanation:
United Launch Alliance (ULA) launched the Space-Based Infrared System Geosynchronous Earth Orbit
Flight 5 (SBIRS Geo-5) into orbit for the United States Space Force (USSF). The satellite was launched
aboard the Atlas V rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, USA.
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32. ___________ successfully launched the first prototype of Mechanical Minefield Marking
Equipment Mk-II (MMME Mk-II) for ________________.
1) Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd, Indian Army
2) BEML Ltd, Indian Coast Guard
3) BEML Ltd, Central Reserve Police Force
4) BEML Ltd, Indian Army
5) Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd, Central Reserve Police Force
Answer- 4) BEML Ltd, Indian Army
Explanation:
BEML Ltd launched the first prototype of Mechanical Minefield Marking Equipment Mk-II (MMME Mk-
II) for the Indian Army.
About BEML:
Chairman & Managing Director – M.V. Rajasekhar
Headquarters – Bengaluru, Karnataka
33. Which country developed its most powerful supercomputer “Simorgh”?
1) Singapore
2) Turkey
3) Indonesia
4) Taiwan
5) Iran
Answer- 5) Iran
Explanation:
Iran has launched its most powerful supercomputer Simorgh, named after the mythical Phoenix-like
bird Simorgh or Simurgh with a speed of 560 teraflops.
A next-generation supercomputer “Maryam” – named after Iranian mathematician Maryam Mirzakhani,
is also being developed in Iran.
About Iran:
Prime Minister– Mustafa al-Kadhemi
Capital– Tehran
Currency– Iranian Rial
34. Which organisation developed the Indigenous COVID-19 Antibody detection-based kit
“DIPCOVAN”?
1) ISRO
2) CSIR
3) ICAR
4) ICMR
5) DRDO
Answer- 5) DRDO
Explanation:
The Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences (DIPAS), a unit under the DRDO has developed
DIPCOVAN (DIPAS-VDx COVID-19 lgG Antibody Microwell ELISA), an Indigenous COVID-19 Antibody
detection-based kit.
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35. In May 2021, a huge block of iceberg broke away from the ice-shelf forming the world’s
largest iceberg, named as “A-76”. Where is the ice-shelf located?
1) Arctic
2) Antarctica
3) Alaska
4) Siberia
5) Greenland
Answer- 2) Antarctica
Explanation:
A huge iceberg named A-76 has become the world’s largest iceberg, which has broken off from western
Antarctica into the Weddell Sea. It measures around 170 km long and 25 km wide, with an area of
4,320 sq km.
36. Which organisation developed an Indigenous Isothermal Forging Technology for
manufacturing critical aero engine components in India?
1) Indian Space Research Organisation
2) CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories
3) Defence Research and Development Organisation
4) Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd
5) Bharat Dynamics
Answer- 3) Defence Research and Development Organisation
Explanation:
Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL), a lab of Defence Research and Development
Organisation (DRDO) has developed an Indigenous Isothermal Forging Technology for
manufacturing critical aero engine components like discs, shafts and blisks etc of Adour engine (which
powers Jaguar Attack Aircraft) & Kaveri engine.
To meet bulk production requirements, DMRL had transferred the technology to MIDHANI (Mishra
Dhatu Nigam Limited), a Public Sector company.
37. Which organisation recently (in May’21) launched 60 Starlink Broadband Satellites into orbit
as a part of Starlink program?
1) NASA
2) Blue Origin
3) Virgin Galactic
4) SpaceX
5) OneWeb
Answer- 4) SpaceX
Explanation:
SpaceX launched 60 more Starlink Broadband Satellites into orbit. The satellites were launched on a
Falcon 9 Rocket from Florida, USA.
i.Starlink program is a satellite internet constellation being constructed by SpaceX for providing Satellite
Internet access.
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38. Which organisation is planning to launch its 1st Mobile Robot Rover to Moon, ‘VIPER’ in
2023?
1) NASA
2) SpaceX
3) Virgin Galactic
4) JAXA
5) CNSA
Answer- 1) NASA
Explanation:
Recently, US space agency NASA has announced plans to send its first mobile robot VIPER Rover to
the Moon in 2023. Mobile robots will search for ice and other resources on and below the surface of the
moon. VIPER stands for Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover.
39. MyLab Discovery Solutions launched India’s first self-use Rapid Antigen Test Kit for Covid-19.
Name the Rapid Antigen Test Kit.
1) MyLab HomeTest
2) MyLab SelfTest
3) MyLab CoviSelf
4) CoviTest 2.0
5) MyCoviLab 2.0
Answer- 3) MyLab CoviSelf
Explanation:
The Pune-based company MyLab Discovery Solutions has developed India’s first self-use Rapid Antigen
Test Kit for Covid-19 called MyLab CoviSelf. It has been approved by the Indian Council of Medical
Research (ICMR)
40. Bellatrix Aerospace, an Indian Space Transportation start-up company successfully conducts
Research on various space instruments.
Identify the points that are correctly related to Bellatrix Aerospace:
A) Bellatrix Aerospace is an IISc incubated startup established in 2015
B) India’s 1st Privately Developed Hall-effect Thruster for microsatellites was developed by the
company
C) It also developed the World’s 1st commercial Microwave Plasma Thruster, which uses plant
based Biofuel
1) Only A & B
2) Only B & C
3) Only C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 1) Only A & B
Explanation:
Bellatrix Aerospace, a Bengaluru based Space Transportation company has successfully tested India’s
1st Privately Developed Hall-effect Thruster, a highly efficient electric propulsion system ideal for
microsatellites weighing 50-500 Kg.
i.It also developed the World’s 1st commercial Microwave Plasma Thruster, which uses water as
fuel.
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ii.Bellatrix Aerospace is an IISc incubated startup established in 2015.
41. In May 2021, International Astronomical Union (IAU) gave approval for ____ features in Moon
to be named after _________ dignitaries
1) 8; USA
2) 5; China
3) 8; China
4) 12; USA
5) 5; USA
Answer- 3) 8; China
Explanation:
In May 2021, International Astronomical Union (IAU)’s Working Group for Planetary System
Nomenclature (WGPSN) gave approval for naming 8 features in the Moon with Chinese names
around the location where China’s Chang’e-5 Spacecraft landed in December 2020.
i.Chang’e-5 brought back fresh Lunar samples to Earth, which was previously bought 40-years back by
the USA’s 1969 Apollo 11 Mission.
42. World’s 1st global, satellite-based reef surveillance tool to monitor the coral bleaching issue
was developed by researchers from which university?
1) Columbia University
2) Stanford University
3) Tsinghua University
4) The University of Tokyo
5) Arizona State University
Answer- 5) Arizona State University
Explanation:
Scientists working with the Allen Coral Atlas, a research initiative developed by Arizona State
University (ASU), the University of Queensland, the National Geographic Society, Planet, and Vulcan just
launched the World’s first global, satellite-based reef surveillance tool to monitor the coral
bleaching issue.
43. Which Indian institute along with Australia’s Monash University developed “FakeBuster” a
unique software to detect face manipulations?
1) IISc Bangalore
2) IIT Madras
3) NIT Trichy
4) IIT Ropar
5) NIT Warangal
Answer- 4) IIT Ropar
Explanation:
IIT Ropar, Punjab and Monash University, Australia have developed a unique detector called
‘FakeBuster’ using DeepFake detection technology to detect imposters attending a virtual conference
without anybody’s knowledge.
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SPORTS
1. Who won the gold medal in 50m backstroke swimming with a National record timing at the
Uzbekistan Open Championship?
1) Srihari Nataraj
2) Sajan Prakash
3) Kushagra Rawat
4) Virdhawal Khade
5) Advait Page
Answer- 1) Srihari Nataraj
Explanation:
Indian swimmer Srihari Nataraj won his 2nd Gold in 50m backstroke swimming and made a national
record in the Uzbekistan Open Championship. This was Srihari’s third national record in the last 2 days
as he had made a new record twice in 100m backstroke.
2. Which City will host the ASBC 2021 Asian Elite Men and Women Boxing Championships, as of
May 2021?
1) New Delhi, India
2) Beijing, China
3) Dubai, UAE
4) Manila, Philippines
5) Jakarta, Indonesia
Answer- 3) Dubai, UAE
Explanation:
Due to the International travel restrictions and rising COVID-19 cases in India, the Boxing Federation of
India (BFI), in consultation with the Asian Boxing Confederation (ASBC) decided to conduct the 2021
Asian Elite Men and Women Boxing Championships in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), which was
previously scheduled in Delhi.
3. Who won the Bronze medal in 52Kg Category Boxing at the 2021 St Petersburg Governor’s
Cup?
1) Amit Panghal
2) Vikas Krishan Yadav
3) Satish Kumar
4) Vijender Singh
5) Mohammed Ali Qamar
Answer- 1) Amit Panghal
Explanation:
Indian Boxer Amit Panghal won the Bronze medal in the 52Kg Category at the 2021 St Petersburg
Governor’s Cup in St. Petersburg, Russia.
4. Which football team won the 2020-21 EFL Cup in England?
1) Liverpool
2) Arsenal
3) Manchester City
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4) Chelsea
5) Leicester City
Answer- 3) Manchester City
Explanation:
Manchester City clinched a 4th consecutive 2020-21 EFL Cup or Carabao Cup Football title after beating
Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley Stadium, England.
5. In May 2021, __________ driver Lewis Hamilton won the Portuguese Grand Prix 2021, while
Ducati driver _____________ won the 2021 Spanish Grand Prix.
1) Mercedes; Jack Miller
2) Ducati; Jack Miller
3) Red Bull; Francesco Bagnaia
4) Red Bull; Jack Miller
5) Mercedes; Francesco Bagnaia
Answer- 1) Mercedes; Jack Miller
Explanation:
Mercedes’ driver Lewis Hamilton (Britain) won the Portuguese Grand Prix 2021 of Formula One (F1)
held at Algarve International Circuit in Portimao, Portugal. It is Hamilton’s 97th Career Victory.
• Red Bull Racing Honda’s Max Verstappen (Netherlands) finished 2nd followed by Mercedes driver
Valtteri Bottas (Finland).
• While, Australia’s Jack Miller (Ducati) won the 2021 Spanish GP held at Circuito de Jerez, Andalusia,
Spain.
6. Cricket all-rounder Thisara Perera retired from International Cricket in May 2021. Which
country did he represent?
1) Pakistan
2) Bangladesh
3) Sri Lanka
4) India
5) Malaysia
Answer- 3) Sri Lanka
Explanation:
Sri Lanka all-rounder and former limited overs captain for Sri Lanka – Thisara Perera announced his
retirement from International Cricket at the age of 32.
He is one of the 3 players (other than Brett Lee & Lasith Malinga) to have taken hat-tricks in both ODI &
T20I formats.
7. Who is the only Indian to qualify in Gymnastic for 2020 Tokyo Olympics?
1) Pranati Nayak
2) Dipa Karmakar
3) Sunita Sharma
4) Sham Lal
5) Kalpana Debnath
Answer- 1) Pranati Nayak
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Explanation:
Pranati Nayak, 26-year-old Indian Gymnast from West Bengal, is set to compete at the 2020 Tokyo
Olympics. She has won the bronze in vault at the Asian Artistic Gymnastics Championship 2019. She has
qualified through the Asian quota.
8. ICC banned former cricketer & coach Nuwan Zoysa for 6 years from all forms of cricket. Which
country does Nuwan Zoysa belong to?
1) Pakistan
2) Bangladesh
3) Sri Lanka
4) South Africa
5) West Indies
Answer- 3) Sri Lanka
Explanation:
In April 2021, the International Cricket Council (ICC) banned SriLanka’s former cricket player and coach
Nuwan Zoysa for 6 years from all forms of cricket after found breaching the ICCs anti-corruption code.
9. ______________ won the 2021 World Snooker Championship that was held in _________.
1) Pankaj Advani, Germany
2) Pankaj Advani, England
3) Shaun Murphy, England
4) Mark Selby, Germany
5) Mark Selby, England
Answer- 5) Mark Selby, England
Explanation:
Mark Selby, an English professional Snooker Player won the 2021 World Snooker Championship by
defeating Shaun Murphy. This is his 4th World Championship. The Championship was held in Crucible
Theatre, Sheffield, England.
10. What is India’s Ranking in ICC Team Ranking in Twenty20 Format, as of May 2021?
1) 1st
2) 5th
3) 2nd
4) 4th
5) 3rd
Answer- 3) 2nd
Explanation:
As per the ICC Men’s Team Ranking of May 2021, India retained its 2nd place behind England on the ICC
team ranking in the Twenty20 (T20) Format. But dropped to the 3rd position in the ODI Ranking
behind New Zealand(1st) and Australia(2nd).
Still India is the No. 1 team in ICC Test format.
About International Cricket Council (ICC):
Chairman- Greg Barclay
Chief Executive- Manu Sawhney
Headquarters- Dubai, UAE
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11. _________________ the driver of _____________ won the 2021’s Spanish Grand Prix.
1) Lewis Hamilton, Red Bull Racing Honda
2) Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing Honda
3) Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes
4) Sebastian Vettel, Mercedes
5) Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing Honda
Answer- 3) Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes
Explanation:
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton (Britain) won the Spanish Grand Prix 2021 for the 6th time (5th
consecutive victory). The victory is also his 98th F1 Race Win (highest-ever in F1). He is the only black
driver to race in the sport.
12. _______________ & _______________ won the 2021’s Madrid Open Men’s & Women’s Singles titles
1) Alexander Zverev, Aryna Sabalenka
2) Stefanos Tsitsipas, Ashleigh Barty
3) Andrey Rublev, Ashleigh Barty
4) Matteo Berrettini, Aryna Sabalenka
5) Dominic Thiem, Ashleigh Barty
Answer- 1) Alexander Zverev, Aryna Sabalenka
Explanation:
Germany’s Alexander Zverev defeated Matteo Berrettini of Italy to win the Men’s Singles Title of the
2021 Madrid Open (19th Edition on ATP).
In the Women’s Singles Category, Aryna Sabalenka defeated World No.1 Ashleigh Barty (Australia) to
clinch her maiden Madrid Open Title.
13. Which country will host the 2022 Women’s Rugby World Cup?
1) Australia
2) India
3) Poland
4) Bulgaria
5) New Zealand
Answer- 5) New Zealand
Explanation:
World Rugby announced that New Zealand is set to host the Women’s Rugby World Cup from 8th
October 2022 to 12th November 2022.
14. Which football team won the 2020-21 Premier League Championship?
1) Chelsea
2) Manchester City
3) Liverpool
4) Arsenal
5) Manchester United
Answer- 2) Manchester City
Explanation:
Manchester City won the 2020-21 Premier League by defeating Manchester United.
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15. Roman Khassanov was awarded a 10-years ban for corruption by the International Tennis
Integrity Agency. Which country does he belong to?
1) Pakistan
2) Turkey
3) Vietnam
4) Kazakhstan
5) Taiwan
Answer- 4) Kazakhstan
Explanation:
The International Tennis Integrity Agency announced that Roman Khassanov, a tennis player who
represented Kazakhstan in the Davis Cup, has been banned for 10 years after admitting to a string of
corruption charges.
16. What was the initiative launched by All India Chess Federation (AICF) (in May’21) to support
the chess community affected by the COVID-19?
1) We Fight Covid
2) Checkmate Covid
3) Vaccinate the King
4) Taking on Covid
5) Take up Vaccine
Answer- 2) Checkmate Covid
Explanation:
The All India Chess Federation (AICF) launched the ‘Checkmate Covid’ initiative to support the chess
community affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
17. In May 2021, Italian Open tennis tournament was successfully completed.
Identify the points that are correctly related to the tournament:
A) Italian Open tournament is played in a Clay Court
B) Women’s Singles Title was won by the present WTA World No.1 Ashleigh Barty
C) Men’s Singles Title was won by the present ATP World No.3 Rafael Nadal
1) Only B
2) Only B & C
3) Only A
4) Only A & C
5) Only A & B
Answer- 4) Only A & C
Explanation:
Spain’s Rafael Nadal (ATP - World No.3) defeated Serbia’s Novak Djokovic to win the Men’s Singles
Title of 2021 Italian Open (78th Edition), also known as Rome Masters.
i.In the Women’s Category, Iga Swiatek (Poland) defeated Karolina Pliskova (Czech Republic) to win the
Women’s Singles Title of Italian Open 2021.
ii.Italian Open is a Clay court Tournament.
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18. Fast bowler Harry Frederick Gurney retired from International Cricket in May 2021. Which
country did he represent?
1) Ireland
2) New Zealand
3) England
4) Australia
5) South Africa
Answer- 3) England
Explanation:
England’s Fast bowler Harry Frederick Gurney announced his retirement from Cricket at the age of
34. He has represented England in 10 One Day Internationals (ODIs) & 2 Twenty20 Internationals
(T20Is).
19. Which sports organisation entered into a partnership with Stupa Sports Analytics (in May’21)
for AI based real time match analysis?
1) International Table Tennis Federation
2) Badminton World Federation
3) International Hockey Federation
4) Fencing Association of India
5) Board of Control for Cricket in India
Answer- 1) International Table Tennis Federation
Explanation:
International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) has entered into a partnership with Stupa Sports
Analytics, a Delhi based Indian start-up company to provide Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled real-
time match and practice solutions to leading players in all its 226 member associations.
20. Which city will host the 2021 AIBA Men’s World Boxing Championships from October 26 to
November 6, 2021?
1) Bhubaneswar, India
2) Belgrade, Serbia
3) Yekaterinburg, Russia
4) Lausanne, Switzerland
5) Zagreb, Croatia
Answer- 2) Belgrade, Serbia
Explanation:
The International Boxing Association (AIBA) has announced that the 2021 AIBA Men’s World Boxing
Championships is scheduled to be held in Belgrade, Serbia from October 26 to November 6, 2021.
21. Indian cricket team ranked ______ in the ICC Test Team Rankings, while India’s ________ retained
2nd position in ICC Test Player Rankings for Bowling
1) 2nd, Jasprit Bumrah
2) 3rd, Ravichandran Ashwin
3) 1st, Jasprit Bumrah
4) 3rd, Jasprit Bumrah
5) 1st, Ravichandran Ashwin
Answer- 5) 1st, Ravichandran Ashwin
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Explanation:
India remained the Number one Test side after the annual update of the ICC team rankings followed
by New Zealand & England, Ravichandran Ashwin remains in 2nd Position in ICC Test Player Rankings
for Bowling.
22. Arjan Singh Bhullar became the 1st Indian origin fighter to win a MMA world champion title.
Which country does he belong to?
1) Ireland
2) Canada
3) England
4) USA
5) Germany
Answer- 2) Canada
Explanation:
Indo-Canadian Mixed Martial Artist (MMA) Arjan Singh Bhullar became the heavyweight world
champion at the Singapore-based One Championship, he is the first Indian-origin fighter to win an MMA
world champion title.
Bhullar had won the 2010 Commonwealth games gold medal in New Delhi representing Canada.
23. Former World No.1 Tennis doubles player Barbora Strycova retired in May 2021. Which
country does she belong to?
1) Pakistan
2) Iran
3) Czech Republic
4) Hungary
5) Albania
Answer- 3) Czech Republic
Explanation:
Barbora Strycova, a 35-year old tennis player from Czech Republic announced retirement from
Tennis. She won a Bronze Medal in the 2016 Rio Olympics. At the peak of her career, she was ranked
WTA World No.1 in Doubles.
24. When & where will the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup be conducted?
1) India, October 2021
2) UAE, October 2021
3) India, October 2022
4) New Zealand, October 2021
5) UAE, October 2022
Answer- 3) India, October 2022
Explanation:
At the 71st FIFA Congress, the FIFA Council approved key dates for the international match calendars. In
which it also announced the dates of the 2022 U-17 Women’s World Cup in India to be held from
October 11 to 30 in 2022.
i.This will be the 2nd FIFA tournament hosted by India, after the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017
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25. In May 2021, fast bowler Boyd Rankin retired from international cricket. He represented
which country?
1) Australia
2) Ireland
3) West Indies
4) New Zealand
5) South Africa
Answer- 2) Ireland
Explanation:
Former Ireland and England fast bowler Boyd Rankin announced his retirement from international
cricket ending an 18 yearlong cricket career.
26. Who won the Betfred British Masters 2021 golf tournament?
1) Tiger Woods
2) Phil Mickelson
3) Dustin Johnson
4) Richard Bland
5) Jim Furyk
Answer- 4) Richard Bland
Explanation:
English professional golfer Richard Bland won the Betfred British Masters 2021. Indian golfer
Shubhankar Sharma ended tied 34th in the tournament.
27. In May 2021, Red Bull Racing Honda’s ___________ won the F1 Monaco Grand Prix, while the
French MotoGP was won by Jack Miller of team _____________.
1) Lewis Hamilton; Suzuki
2) Lewis Hamilton; Ducati
3) Lewis Hamilton; Yamaha
4) Max Verstappen; Ducati
5) Max Verstappen; Yamaha
Answer- 4) Max Verstappen; Ducati
Explanation:
Red Bull Racing Honda’s Max Verstappen (Netherlands) won the 2021 F1 Monaco Grand Prix held at
Circuit de Monaco, Monte Carlo.
In MotoGP, Australia’s Jack Miller (Ducati) won the 2021 French MotoGP (2021 SHARK Helmets Grand
Prix de) held at the Le Mans Bugatti Grand Prix race circuit, Le Mans, France.
28. In May 2021, Palak Kohli and Parul Parmar qualified for the Tokyo Paralympics 2021. Palak
Kohli is the world’s youngest player to represent in Paralympics in which sport?
1) Badminton
2) Cycling
3) Archery
4) Table Tennis
5) Athletics
Answer- 1) Badminton
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Explanation:
Indian women’s pair of Palak Kohli and Parul Parmar have qualified for the Tokyo Paralympics
2021. They are the first Indian para shuttlers to qualify for the Tokyo Paralympics. Palak Kohli is
ranked no.11 in the world and she is becoming the youngest para-badminton player in the world to
qualify for Tokyo 2021 Paralympics.
29. What is the effect of COVID-19 on the 2021 edition of the Asia Cup cricket tournament?
1) Postponed to 2022
2) Postponed to 2023
3) Postponed to 2024
4) Conducted in 2021 as scheduled
5) Suspended Indefinitely
Answer- 2) Postponed to 2023
Explanation:
The 2021 edition of the Asia Cup has been postponed by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) to be held in
2023 due to COVID-19.
30. FIFA World Cup winning footballer, Sami Khedira, retired from international football. Which
country did he represent?
1) Germany
2) France
3) England
4) Portugal
5) Brazil
Answer- 1) Germany
Explanation:
Germany's 2014 FIFA World Cup-winner Sami Khedira announced retirement, He began his football
career at VfB Stuttgart and won the Bundesliga title in 2007.
31. ___________ won the 2021-Men’s SinglesGeneva Open, while __________ won the 2021 ATP Lyon
Open
1) Casper Ruud; Stefanos Tsitsipas
2) Denis Shapovalov; Cameron Norrie
3) Grigor Dimitrov; Stefanos Tsitsipas
4) Casper Ruud; Cameron Norrie
5) Denis Shapovalov; Grigor Dimitrov
Answer- 1) Casper Ruud; Stefanos Tsitsipas
Explanation:
i.Casper Ruud (Norway) defeated Denis Shapovalov (Canada) to win the Singles Title of the 2021
Geneva Open, which took place at Geneva, Switzerland.
ii.Stefanos Tsitsipas (Greece) defeated Cameron Norrie (Britain) to win the Singles Title of the 2021
ATP Lyon Open, which took place at Lyon, France.
32. Which team won the UEFA Women’s Champions League 2020/21?
1) Manchester City
2) Chelsea
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3) Liverpool
4) Real Madrid
5) Barcelona
Answer- 5) Barcelona
Explanation:
Barcelona beat Chelsea and won the UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) Women’s
Champions League 2020/21 by scoring 4-0. It was Barcelona’s first Champions League title.
i.Barcelona also became the first team from Spain to win UEFA Champions League title
33. Who won the 2021 PGA Championship to become the oldest Golf major championship
winner?
1) Julius Boros
2) Phil Mickelson
3) Tiger Woods
4) Rory McIlroy
5) Jack Nicklaus
Answer- 2) Phil Mickelson
Explanation:
A 50-year old World Golf Hall of Fame member, American Golfer Phil Mickelson won the 2021 PGA
Championship, who surpassed Julius Boros (48) to become the oldest major championship winner in the
history of golf after capturing his sixth major.
34. Who won Men’s high jump titles in the Big 12 Outdoor Track and Field Championships in the
USA?
1) Tejaswini Shankar
2) Neeraj Chopra
3) Hari Shankar Roy
4) Mariyappan Thangavelu
5) Varun Singh Bhati
Answer- 1) Tejaswini Shankar
Explanation:
India’s Tejaswini Shankar won back-to-back men’s high jump titles in the Big 12 Outdoor Track and
Field Championships in Manhattan, USA.
BOOKS AND AUTHORS
1. Who authored the e-book “Climate Change Explained – For One And All”?
1) Licypriya Kangujam
2) Disha Ravi
3) Ravish Kumar
4) Aakash Ranison
5) Nodeep Kaur
Answer- 4) Aakash Ranison
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Explanation:
The e-book titled “Climate Change Explained – For One And All” authored by climate activist-author,
Aakash Ranison was released on the occasion of Earth Day 2021. The book is focused on topics like
climate change and its effect on the lives of individuals.
2. Who authored the book “Another Dozen Stories” which is translated from Bengali to English by
Indrani Majumdar?
1) Rabindranath Tagore
2) Satyajit Ray
3) Atin Bandyopadhyay
4) Moti Nandi
5) Swami Vivekananda
Answer- 2) Satyajit Ray
Explanation:
Satyajit Ray’s book titled “Another Dozen Stories” is translated from Bengali to English by Indrani
Majumdar. The book was released on 2nd May 2021, the 100th Birth anniversary of Satyajit Ray, one of
India’s greatest filmmakers.
• Another famous book by Satyajit Ray - “3 Rays: Stories from Satyajit Ray”.
3. Who authored the Children’s book “The Bench”?
1) Meghan Markle
2) J. K. Rowling
3) Prince Harry
4) Stephen King
5) Margaret Atwood
Answer- 1) Meghan Markle
Explanation:
Meghan Markle, The Duchess of Sussex, is set to release her debut book, titled “The Bench”. It is a
children book that narrates the bond between a father and son through the mother’s perspective.
4. Who authored the book “Bengal 2021, An Election Diary”?
1) Ashwin Sanghi
2) Deep Halder
3) Jeet Thayil
4) Durjoy Datta
5) Vikram Chandra
Answer- 2) Deep Halder
Explanation:
A New book titled “Bengal 2021, An Election Diary” authored by Deep Halder. This book speaks about
the electrifying election that took place in West Bengal, amid the times of Covid-19.
Deep Halder is the author of Blood Island: An Oral History of the Marichjhapi Massacre.
5. Who authored the book “Elephant”?
1) Salman Rushdie
2) Paul Pickering
3) Richard Lewis
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4) Julian Barnes
5) Sarah Waters
Answer- 2) Paul Pickering
Explanation:
The British Novelist Paul Pickering has authored a new book titled “Elephant”.
Other Novels by Paul Pickering:
Wild about Harry, Perfect English, The Blue Gate of Babylon, Charlie Peace, The Leopard’s Wife and Over
the Rainbow.
6. Who authored the book “Life in the Clock Tower Valley”?
1) Shakoor Rather
2) Ghulam Nabi Gowhar
3) Sanchit Gupta
4) Madhuri Vijay
5) Paro Anand
Answer- 1) Shakoor Rather
Explanation:
Delhi-based Kashmiri journalist Shakoor Rather has authored his debut novel titled “Life in the Clock
Tower Valley”. The novel travels between the past, present and future of Kashmir.
7. Who authored the book “1971: The Beginning of India’s Cricketing Greatness”?
1) Boria Majumdar
2) Joy Bhattacharjya
3) Gautam Bhattacharya
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 1 & 3
Answer- 5) Both 1 & 3
Explanation:
A Book titled “1971: The Beginning of India’s Cricketing Greatness” by Boria Majumdar and Gautam
Bhattacharya
i.Boria Majumdar, is the co-author of Sachin Tendulkar’s autobiography Playing It My Way.
ii.Gautam Bhattacharya, is the co-author of Sourav Ganguly’s book A Century is Not Enough.
8. Who authored the book “All Time Favourites for Children”?
1) Samuel Hopkins Adams
2) J. K. Rowling
3) Ruskin Bond
4) R. K. Narayan
5) Khushwant Singh
Answer- 3) Ruskin Bond
Explanation:
Ruskin Bond, is coming up with a new book titled “All Time Favourites for Children” on his 87th
birthday on May 19, 2021.
Famous Books - The Adventures of Rusty, Our Trees Still Grow in Dehra, The Room on the Roof
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9. Who authored the book “Elephant In The Womb”?
1) Peter Carnavas
2) Kangana Ranaut
3) Anurag Kashyap
4) Lawrence Anthony
5) Kalki Koechlin
Answer- 5) Kalki Koechlin
Explanation:
Actress Kalki Koechlin has authored her debut book titled “Elephant In The Womb”, a non-fiction
book on motherhood. The illustrations of the book were done by Valeriya Polyanychko.
10. Who authored the book “Klara and the Sun”?
1) Louise Glück
2) Olga Tokarczuk
3) Peter Handke
4) Kazuo Ishiguro
5) Marilyn Booth
Answer- 4) Kazuo Ishiguro
Explanation:
A Book titled “Klara and the Sun” authored by Nobel Prize-winning author Kazuo Ishiguro.
i.He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2017 & also won the Man Booker prize in 1989 for his
novel ‘The Remains of the Day’.
11. Who authored the book, “Sikkim: A History of Intrigue and Alliance” that was launched on
May 16, 2021, Sikkim Foundation Day?
1) Preet Mohan Singh Malik
2) Mamang Dai
3) Easterine Kire
4) Sanjoy Hazarika
5) Temsüla Ao
Answer- 1) Preet Mohan Singh Malik
Explanation:
Preet Mohan Singh Malik’s book about Sikkim named ‘Sikkim: A History of Intrigue and Alliance’, on
May 16, 2021, the day on which Sikkim Foundation Day is celebrated.
i.The book clarifies the strategic issues behind India’s decision to accept Sikkim’s demand to be merged
with India.
ii.Sikkim became the 22nd state of India in 1975.
12. Who authored the book “Buddha in Gandhara”?
1) Suketu Mehta
2) Ruskin Bond
3) Sunita Dwivedi
4) Kiran Desai
5) Anita Nair
Answer- 3) Sunita Dwivedi
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Explanation:
A book titled “Buddha in Gandhara” by Sunita Dwivedi is Published by Rupa Publications.It is a
Travelogue about the journey through the cities that once dotted the highroad connecting India with
Central Asia and China.
13. Who authored the book, “The Spiritual CEO”?
1) Shantanu Narayen
2) Nandan Nilekani
3) Indra Nooyi
4) S Prakash
5) Anand Mahindra
Answer- 4) S Prakash
Explanation:
A New book titled “The Spiritual CEO” penned by President of Heartfulness Institute, S Prakash. This
book deals with the roadmap for how to build a better business, live a better life and all through the
simple practice of ”Korporate Karma”.
14. “Sach Kahun Toh” is the autobiography of ____________.
1) Neena Gupta
2) Salman Khan
3) Erica Fernandes
4) Mouni Roy
5) Akshay Kumar
Answer- 1) Neena Gupta
Explanation:
Indian actress and television director, Neena Gupta’s autobiography ‘Sach Kahun Toh’, is set to release
on June 14, 2021.
15. Who authored the book “7 Lessons from Everest – Expedition Learnings from Life and
Business”?
1) Dilip Shanghvi
2) Vani Kola
3) Aditya Gupta
4) Arunima Sinha
5) Premlata Agrawal
Answer- 3) Aditya Gupta
Explanation:
Delhi-based entrepreneur and mountaineer Aditya Gupta authored a book titled “7 Lessons from
Everest – Expedition Learnings from Life and Business”.
16. Who authored the book “India and Asian Geopolitics: The Past, Present”?
1) Ajit Doval
2) Shivshankar Menon
3) Harsh Vardhan Shringla
4) Shyam Saran
5) Bharat Karnad
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Answer- 2) Shivshankar Menon
Explanation:
A new book titled “India and Asian Geopolitics: The Past, Present” has been released, which has been
authored by Indian diplomat Shivshankar Menon.
i.He previously served as National Security Advisor of India and Foreign Secretary of India.
17. Who authored the book, “Savarkar: A Contested Legacy (1924-1966)”, the 2nd Volume of the
life of Veera Savarkar?
1) Mohan Bhagwat
2) Vikram Sampath
3) Bibek Debroy
4) Hindol Sengupta
5) K. S. Sudarshan
Answer- 2) Vikram Sampath
Explanation:
Bangalore based Historian Vikram Sampath has authored a new book titled “Savarkar: A Contested
Legacy (1924-1966)”, the 2nd & concluding volume of the life and works of Vinayak Damodar
Savarkar(Veera Savarkar).
The 1st volume titled “Savarkar: Echoes from a Forgotten Past”, released in 2019.
18. Who authored the book, “Stargazing: The Players in My Life”?
1) Pullela Gopichand
2) Bharat Arun
3) Ravi Shastri
4) Anil Kumble
5) Kapil Dev
Answer- 3) Ravi Shastri
Explanation:
Cricket legend, commentator and one of Team India’s most successful coaches, Ravi Shastri has penned
a book titled ‘Stargazing: The Players in My Life’.
OBITUARY
1. In April 2021, Astronaut Michael Collins passed away. He was popularly known for which
space mission?
1) Apollo 11
2) Vostok I
3) Apollo 13
4) Vanguard 1
5) Sputnik 1
Answer- 1) Apollo 11
Explanation:
On 28th April 2021, American astronaut, Apollo 11 pilot Michael Collins passed away due to cancer.
• Michael Collins flew the Apollo 11 command module Columbia around the Moon in 1969
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• He is also known as the ‘forgotten’ astronaut of Apollo 11, was Michael Collins never set foot on the
lunar surface
2. In April 2021, Padma Vibhushan Awardee Soli Sorabjee passed away. Which was the position
previously held by him?
1) Solicitor General of India
2) Attorney General of India
3) Chief Justice of India
4) Election Commissioner of India
5) RBI Governor
Answer- 2) Attorney General of India
Explanation:
On 30th April 2021, Veteran lawyer and Padma Vibhushan Awardee, former attorney general Soli
Sorabjee passed away due to covid-19 in Delhi.
3. Famous Indian Musician Shravan Rathod passed away in April 2021. He belongs to which
state?
1) Odisha
2) Punjab
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Rajasthan
5) Maharashtra
Answer- 5) Maharashtra
Explanation:
Famous Music composer Shravan Rathod, of Nadeem-Shravan duo passed away at the age of 66 due to
covid-19 in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
4. In May 2021, Padma Bhushan awardee Pandit Devabrata Chaudhuri passed away. He is an
expert in which musical instrument?
1) Mridangam
2) Sitar
3) Shehnai
4) Tabla
5) Nadaswaram
Answer- 2) Sitar
Explanation:
On 1st May 2021, Sitar Master Pandit Devabrata (Debu) Chaudhuri passed away at the age of 85 in Delhi
due to covid-19.
Pandit Debu Chaudhuri has been awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1992 for his contribution to arts.
5. National Award winning Cinematographer KV Anand passed away in May 2021. Which state
does he belong to?
1) Kerala
2) West Bengal
3) Maharashtra
4) Tamil Nadu
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5) Andhra Pradesh
Answer- 4) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
Tamil Director and National film Award winning Cinematographer KV Anand (Karimanal Venkatesan
Anand) passed away at the age of 54 due to COVID-19 related complications in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
6. In May 2021, Jagdish Khattar passed away. He was the former MD of which company?
1) Tata Motors
2) Maruti Suzuki
3) Mahindra & Mahindra
4) Bajaj Auto
5) TVS Motor
Answer- 2) Maruti Suzuki
Explanation:
Jagdish Khattar, former Managing Director(MD) of Maruti Suzuki India(Then known as Maruti Udyog
Limited), passed away.
7. In May 2021, Asian Games Gold medalist Gulam Mohammad Khan passed away. In which sport
did he represent India?
1) Pole Vault
2) Javelin Throw
3) Fencing
4) Equestrian
5) Gymnastics
Answer- 4) Equestrian
Explanation:
The 1982 Asian Games gold medallist rider, Colonel Gulam Mohammad Khan died on May 01, 2021, in
Pune, Maharashtra. Along with his team, he won the gold medal in Eventing, an Equestrian event, at the
1982 Asian Games in New Delhi.
• He was honoured with an Arjuna Award in 1984.
8. Veteran actor Amit Mistry passed away in May 2021. He is a famous actor in which language?
1) Tamil
2) Marathi
3) Gujarati
4) Bhojpuri
5) Bengali
Answer- 3) Gujarati
Explanation:
Veteran Gujarati and Hindi Film Actor Amit Mistry passed Away at the age of 47 after suffering a cardiac
arrest.
9. In May 2021, Padma Vibhushan awardee Jagmohan Malhotra passed away. He was awarded in
Padma Vibhushan which field?
1) Medicine
2) Spiritualism
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3) Public Affairs
4) Art
5) Literature & Education
Answer- 3) Public Affairs
Explanation:
Former Union Minister, Padma Awardee and Jammu and Kashmir(J&K) governor Jagmohan Malhotra
passed away at the age of 93.
He was honoured with the Padma Shri in 1971, Padma Bhushan in 1977 and Padma Vibhushan in 2016
under Public Affairs.
10. In May 2021, Aeronautical scientist Manas Bihari Verma passed away. Which of the following
was developed by him during his tenure in DRDO?
1) Tejas
2) BrahMos Missiles
3) Netra
4) Rafale
5) Akash Missile
Answer- 1) Tejas
Explanation:
Padma Shri awardee, Aeronautical scientist Manas Bihari Verma, 77 died in Darbhanga district of Bihar
on May 04, 2021.
As a Scientist of DRDO, he played an important role in the development of the Light Combat Aircraft –
Tejas.
11. Famous Indian ___________ singer, Farid Sabri, passed away in May 2021.
1) Thumri
2) Kajari
3) Dhamar
4) Dhrupad
5) Qawwali
Answer- 5) Qawwali
Explanation:
Qawwali singer Farid Sabri, of the Sabri Brothers duo, passed away at the age of 58 due to a severe case
of pneumonia in Jaipur.
12. In May 2021, Oscar award winning actress Olympia Dukakis passed away. Which country
does she belong to?
1) USA
2) Germany
3) Canada
4) France
5) Australia
Answer- 1) USA
Explanation:
Oscar-winning ‘Moonstruck’ actress Olympia Dukakis passed away at the age of 89 in New York due to
prolonged illness.
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The American actress won the Academy Award and a Golden Globe in 1987 for her performance in
Moonstruck.
13. India’s longest serving Bishop Dr. Philipose Chrysostom passed away in May 2021. In Which
state did he serve as Bishop?
1) Nagaland
2) Assam
3) Arunachal Pradesh
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Kerala
Answer- 5) Kerala
Explanation:
Padma Bhushan Reverend(Rev) Dr Philipose Mar Chrysostom Mar Thoma Valiya Metropolitan, a well-
known religious leader and India’s longest serving Bishop passed away at the age of 103 in
Pathanamthitta, Kerala.
He was honoured with Padma Bhushan in 2018.
14. Former Union Minister Chaudhary Ajit Singh passed away in May 2021. He is the Chief of
Which political party?
1) Rashtriya Lok Dal
2) Pattali Makkal Katchi
3) Lok Janshakti Party
4) Jana Sena Party
5) Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
Answer- 1) Rashtriya Lok Dal
Explanation:
Former Union Minister and the Chief of Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD), Chaudhary Ajit Singh passed away at
the age of 82 in Gurgaon, Haryana.
i.He is one of the first IITians in Indian Politics.
ii.He served as the Union Food Minister, Minister of Agriculture & Minister of Civil Aviation.
15. Former Union Minister Matang Sinh passed away in May 2021. Which state does he belong to?
1) Tripura
2) West Bengal
3) Assam
4) Sikkim
5) Arunachal Pradesh
Answer- 3) Assam
Explanation:
Former union minister and Congress leader, Matang Sinh passed away in New Delhi following COVID-19
related complications. He was born in Tinsukia, Assam.
Matang Sinh was elected to Rajya Sabha from Assam in 1992
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16. Padma Shri awardee Gutha Muniratnam passed away in May 2021. In Which field he was
awarded Padma Shri?
1) Education & Literature
2) Art
3) Public Affairs
4) Medicine
5) Social Works
Answer- 5) Social Works
Explanation:
Renowned social activist Padma Shri awardee Gutha Muniratnam passed away in Chennai.
He was awarded Padma Shri for his contribution towards Social Works.
17. In May 2021, Famous __________ Padma Shri Vanraj Bhatia passed away.
1) Sculptor
2) Musician
3) Mountaineer
4) Sand Artist
5) Director
Answer- 2) Musician
Explanation:
Famous music composer & Padma shri awardee, Vanraj Bhatia passed away in Mumbai.
He won National Film Award for Best Music Direction (for Tamas) in 1988
18. Indian Olympic medalist Ravinder Pal Singh passed away in May 2021. In which sport did he
represent India?
1) Hockey
2) High Jump
3) Wrestling
4) Shooting
5) Boxing
Answer- 1) Hockey
Explanation:
Former India hockey player and a member of the 1980 Moscow Olympics-winning side, Ravinder Pal
Singh passed away in Lucknow due to COVID-19.
i.Ravinder Pal Singh was the member of the Indian Hockey team that won the gold medal in 1980
Olympics held in Moscow, Russia.
19. Padma Vibhushan awardee Raghunath Mohapatra passed away in May 2021. He was awarded
the Padma award for his contribution towards ___________.
1) Carnatic Music
2) Bharatanatyam
3) Sand Artist
4) Medicine
5) Sculpture
Answer- 5) Sculpture
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Explanation:
Eminent Sculptor, Rajya Sabha member and Padma Awardee Raghunath Mohapatra passed away due to
covid-19 in Bhubaneshwar, Odisha.
He received Padma Vibhushan in 2013 for his contribution to the field of stone sculpture.
20. Olympic Gold Medal winner, Maharaj Krishan Kaushik, passed away in May 2021. In which
sport did he represent India?
1) Hockey
2) Football
3) Wrestling
4) Shooting
5) Boxing
Answer- 1) Hockey
Explanation:
Former Indian Hockey player and coach Maharaj Krishan Kaushik passed away at the age of 66 after
battling COVID-19 in New Delhi. He was the member of the Indian Hockey team that won the Gold
medal in 1980 Olympics held in Moscow, Russia.
i.He also wrote the book “The Golden Boot”.
21. Asian Games Gold medal winning athlete, Fortunato Franco, passed away in May 2021. In
which sport did he represent India?
1) Hockey
2) Football
3) Wrestling
4) Shooting
5) Boxing
Answer- 2) Football
Explanation:
Former India international footballer, Fortunato Franco, passed away in Goa. He was a part of the 1962
Asian Games gold medal-winning football team in Jakarta.
22. Name the autobiography of Arjuna Award winning Table Tennis player Venugopal
Chandrasekhar, who passed away in May 2021.
1) My fightback from Death’s Door
2) Ace Against Odds
3) Playing to Win
4) Touched by God: How We Won the Mexico '86 World Cup
5) One Life is Not Enough
Answer- 1) My fightback from Death’s Door
Explanation:
Arjuna Awardee Venugopal Chandrasekhar, former Indian Table Tennis(TT) player passed away due
to COVID-19 related complications in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
His Autobiography titled “My fightback from Death’s Door” was published in 2006.
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23. World’s Oldest Women Sharp Shooter Chandro Tomar passed away in 2021. Which state does
she belong to?
1) Haryana
2) Rajasthan
3) Sikkim
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Bihar
Answer- 4) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
The 89-year-old sharpshooter Chandro Tomar passed away in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh after suffering
from COVID-19. Chandro Tomar popularly known as “Shooter Dadi”, started her shooting career in her
60’s and was acclaimed as the World’s Oldest Women Sharp Shooter. She belongs to Uttar Pradesh.
24. In May 2021, one of India’s oldest politicians Kalathilparambil Raman Gouri Amma passed
away. She belongs to which state?
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Karnataka
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Kerala
5) Telangana
Answer- 4) Kerala
Explanation:
1st Revenue Minister of Kerala, Kalathilparambil Raman Gouri Amma popularly known as the
architect of land reforms in Kerala passed away at the age of 101 due to age-related ailments in
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
25. In May 2021, Sahitya Akademi Award winning writer Homen Borgohain passed away. Which
state does he belong to?
1) West Bengal
2) Gujarat
3) Punjab
4) Odisha
5) Assam
Answer- 5) Assam
Explanation:
Eminent Assamese writer and Veteran journalist Homen Borgohain has passed away at the age of 88
after suffering cardiac arrest in Guwahati, Assam.
He was awarded Sahitya Akademi Award in 1978 for Assamese language for his novel ‘Pita Putra’
26. In May 2021, Padma Bhushan awardee Indu Jain passed away. In which field was she
awarded Padma Bhushan in 2016?
1) Science & Engineering
2) Trade & Industry
3) Medicine
4) Art
5) Spirituality
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Answer- 2) Trade & Industry
Explanation:
Padma Bhushan Indu Jain, Chairperson of Times Group, passed away at the age of 84 due to COVID-19
complications in Delhi.
Padma Bhushan in 2016 for Trade and Industry.
27. Padma Bhushan awardee and India’s only recipient of King Faisal International Prize, MS
Narasimhan, passed away in May 2021. What was his profession?
1) Mathematician
2) Neuro-Surgeon
3) Environmentalist
4) Classical Singer
5) Sculptor
Answer- 1) Mathematician
Explanation:
Renowned Mathematician Padma Bhushan Prof. Mudumbai Seshachalu Narasimhan(MS Narasimhan)
passed away at the age of 88.
He is the only Indian to receive the King Faisal International Prize in Science.
28. In May 2021, Former Governor of Kerala & 6-time Member of Parliament, Raghunandan Lal
Bhatia, passed away. From which constituency was he elected as MP for 6-times?
1) Kasaragod, Kerala
2) Amritsar, Punjab
3) Ernakulam, Kerala
4) Muzaffarpur, Bihar
5) Sangrur, Punjab
Answer- 2) Amritsar, Punjab
Explanation:
Senior Congress leader and former Governor of Kerala, Bihar, Raghunandan Lal Bhatia(R L Bhatia)
passed away due to covid-19 in Amritsar, Punjab.
R L Bhatia was elected as Member of Parliament(MP), six times from Amritsar parliamentary
constituency.
29. In May 2021, Padma Shri awardee Krishan Kumar Aggarwal passed away. In which field he
was awarded Padma Shri?
1) Art
2) Literature & Education
3) Science & Engineering
4) Spirituality
5) Medicine
Answer- 5) Medicine
Explanation:
Former National President of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) and Padma Shri awardee Dr.
Krishan Kumar Aggarwal (KK Aggarwal) has passed away due to Covid-19 in New Delhi.
He was awarded Padma Shri, for his contributions to the field of Medicine.
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30. Former Union Minister Chaman Lal Gupta passed away in May 2021. Representing which
constituency he was elected to Lok Sabha?
1) Udhampur, J&K
2) Chandni Chowk, Delhi
3) Varanasi, UP
4) Gaya, Bihar
5) Chandigarh
Answer- 1) Udhampur, J&K
Explanation:
Chaman Lal Gupta, a veteran Bharatiya Janata Party(BJP) leader and former Union Minister passed
away at his residence in Gandhi Nagar, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir(J&K).
He was elected to the Lok Sabha from the Udhampur constituency(Jammu) in 1996, 1998 and 1999.
31. In May 2021, Sahitya Akademi winning writer Ki Rajanarayanan passed away. In which
language did he author novels?
1) Marathi
2) Malayalam
3) Telugu
4) Tamil
5) Hindi
Answer- 4) Tamil
Explanation:
Eminent Tamil writer, novelist, and Sahitya Akademi awardee Rayangala Shri Krishna Raja Narayana
Perumal Ramanujam Naicker foundly known as Ki Rajanarayanan passed away at the age of 97 due to
age related health-issues in Puducherry.
He was honored with Sahitya Academy award in 1991 for his novel ‘Gopalla Purathu Makkal’.
32. In May 2021, Veteran Congress leader Jagannath Pahadia passed away. He was the former
Chief Minister of which state?
1) Rajasthan
2) Bihar
3) Punjab
4) Gujarat
5) Madhya Pradesh
Answer- 1) Rajasthan
Explanation:
Veteran Congress leader and former Rajasthan Chief Minister(CM) Jagannath Pahadia passed away due
to COVID-19 at the age of 89 in Jaipur, Rajasthan.
i.He was the first Dalit chief minister of the Rajasthan.
33. Serving Rajya Sabha member Rajeev Shankarrao Satav passed away in May 2021. From which
state he was elected to Rajya Sabha?
1) Rajasthan
2) Bihar
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Maharashtra
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5) Uttar Pradesh
Answer- 4) Maharashtra
Explanation:
Veteran Congress leader and Rajya Sabha Member, Rajeev Shankarrao Satav passed away in Pune,
Maharashtra. He is a serving Rajya Sabha member elected from Maharashtra.
34. India’s 1st Dronacharya awardee, Om Prakash Bhardwaj passed away in May 2021. He
received Dronacharya awardee for coaching which sport?
1) Hockey
2) Cricket
3) Badminton
4) Football
5) Boxing
Answer- 5) Boxing
Explanation:
India’s first Dronacharya awardee coach in boxing, Om Prakash Bhardwaj (O P Bhardwaj) passed
away after battling prolonged illness and age-related ailments in New Delhi.
35. In May 2021, Padma Vibhushan Awardee Sunderlal Bahuguna passed away. What is the
famous slogan coined by him?
1) Ecology is the permanent economy
2) Aaram Haraam Hai
3) Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan, Jai Vigyan
4) Satyameva Jayate
5) One religion, one caste and one God for mankind
Answer- 1) Ecology is the permanent economy
Explanation:
Well-known environmentalist, Gandhian and Padma Vibhushan Awardee Sunderlal Bahuguna
passed away due to COVID-19 related complications in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand.
i.He created the Chipko movement ‘s slogan “Ecology is the permanent economy.”
36. Padma Shri Awardee Srikumar Banerjee passed away in May 2021. Previously he served as
the chairman of which organisation?
1) Atomic Energy Commission of India
2) Indian Space Research Organisation
3) Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
4) Defence Research and Development Organisation
5) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
Answer- 1) Atomic Energy Commission of India
Explanation:
Former chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC)and Padma Shri Awardee Srikumar
Banerjee passed away following a heart attack in Mumbai.
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37. Olympian Sakti Mazumdar passed away in May 2021. He represented India in the Olympic
games for which sport?
1) Hockey
2) Badminton
3) Weight Lifting
4) Boxing
5) Archery
Answer- 4) Boxing
Explanation:
Former Indian Olympian Boxer Sakti Mazumdar Passed Away after suffering a heart attack in West
Bengal.
38. Former Union Minister Babagouda Patil passed away in May 2021. Which state does he
belong to?
1) Maharashtra
2) Gujarat
3) Rajasthan
4) Karnataka
5) West Bengal
Answer- 4) Karnataka
Explanation:
Former union minister and eminent farmer leader Babagouda Patil passed away in Karnataka. He was
one of the founding members of the Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha
39. In May 2021, 1971 war hero Colonel Panjab Singh passed away. What was the highest
gallantry award received by him?
1) Shaurya Chakra
2) Vir Chakra
3) Ashoka Chakra
4) Param Vir Chakra
5) Sena Medal
Answer- 2) Vir Chakra
Explanation:
Vir Chakra awardee and a decorated veteran of the 1971 war, Colonel Panjab Singh passed away at
the Command Hospital in Chandimandir, in Haryana. He was popularly known as ‘Hero of Poonch’.
40. In May 2021, Famous Indian film personality Raam Laxman passed away. What was his
profession?
1) Music Director
2) Cinematographer
3) Screenwriter
4) Comedian
5) Producer
Answer- 1) Music Director
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Explanation:
Veteran music composer Raam Laxman, passed away after suffering a cardiac arrest in Nagpur,
Maharashtra. He worked for more than 200 films in Hindi, Marathi and Bhojpuri languages.
41. In May 2021, Yuan Longping, the “Father of Hybrid Rice” passed away. Which country does he
belong to?
1) Taiwan
2) South Korea
3) Indonesia
4) Japan
5) China
Answer- 5) China
Explanation:
The Chinese agricultural scientist, Yuan Longping, also known as the “Father of Hybrid Rice”, has
passed away.
i.He developed the 1st hybrid rice varieties “Nan-you No. 2”, which transformed China into a grain
surplus country.
ii.In 2004, he was honoured with the World Food Prize
42. In May 2021, Freedom fighter H S Doreswamy passed away. What was the newspaper run by
him?
1) Kudi Arasu
2) Bahishkrit Bharat
3) Pauravani
4) Independent
5) Somaprakasha
Answer- 3) Pauravani
Explanation:
In May 2021, Freedom fighter, Journalist, Social worker Centenarian H S Doreswamy passed away at
the age of 104.
i.He ran the publication house of ‘Sahitya Mandira’ and the Indian nationalist newspaper ‘Pauravani’
that voiced the aspirations of an independent India.
43. In May 2021, Poul Schlueter, a key personality in the European Union Treaty passed away. He
was the former Prime Minister of which country?
1) Austria
2) Denmark
3) France
4) Switzerland
5) Hungary
Answer- 2) Denmark
Explanation:
Former Denmark’s prime minister Poul Schlueter, who negotiated exemptions for his country to a key
European Union(EU) treaty has passed away.
He was the longest-serving Danish prime minister for over a decade from 1982 to 1993, since World
War II.
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44. In May 2021, India’s renowned poet Tarannum Riyaz passed away. She was famous for her
works in which language?
1) Urdu
2) Marathi
3) Gujarati
4) Bengali
5) Kannada
Answer- 1) Urdu
Explanation:
The former Urdu newsreader of All India Radio(AIR) and a renowned poet, Dr. Tarannum Riyaz passed
away in New Delhi. She was also the secretary of Poetry Club India.
IMPORTANT DAYS
1. Which organisation annually celebrate the International Jazz Day on 30th April?
1) International Theatre Institute
2) International Music Council
3) UNESCO
4) Intercultural Theatre Institute
5) UNICEF
Answer- 3) UNESCO
Explanation:
International Jazz Day is annually observed across the globe on 30th April to highlight jazz and its
diplomatic role in uniting people across the globe. The year 2021 marks the 10th anniversary of
International Jazz Day.
• The International Jazz Day is celebrated by The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural
Organization (UNESCO)
2. India annually celebrates _______ as Ayushman Bharat Diwas to promote affordable medical
facilities launched under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana in ________.
1) 30th April, 2019
2) 29th April, 2018
3) 28th April, 2018
4) 29th April, 2019
5) 30th April, 2018
Answer- 5) 30th April, 2018
Explanation:
Ayushman Bharat Diwas is annually celebrated across India on 30th April to promote affordable medical
facilities in remote parts of India.
• Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana was launched by Govt. of India on 23rd
September 2018.
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3. When is the International Dance Day annually celebrated by the International Theatre
Institute?
1) 29th April
2) 28th April
3) 30th April
4) 27th April
5) 26th April
Answer- 1) 29th April
Explanation:
The International Dance Day is annually celebrated across the world on 29th April by the International
Theatre Institute (ITI) on the birth anniversary of Jean-Georges Noverre, the creator of modern ballet.
4. When is the International Labour Day annually observed across the globe?
1) May 2
2) April 30
3) April 28
4) May 1
5) April 29
Answer- 4) May 1
Explanation:
The International Labour Day or May Day is annually observed across the globe on May 1st to recognise
the achievements of the workers and to create awareness about the exploitation of workers.
The first Labour day in India was observed in Chennai by the Labour Kisan Party of Hindustan on May
1st 1923.
5. The United Nations annually observed the World Press Freedom Day to highlight the
importance of Freedom of Press.
Identify the points that are correctly related to the World Press Freedom Day:
A) World Press Freedom Day is annually observed on May 3rd
B) Theme for 2021 - “Information as a Public Good”
C) Maria Ressa from Philippines won the Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize 2021
1) Only B
2) All A, B & C
3) Only C
4) Only B & C
5) Only A & C
Answer- 2) All A, B & C
Explanation:
The United Nations(UN)’s World Press Freedom Day is annually observed across the globe on 3rd May.
The day is dedicated to the freedom of the press and highlights the need for the government and people
to respect their commitment to press freedom.
i.The theme of World Press Freedom Day 2021 is “Information as a Public Good”.
ii.Maria Ressa, Investigative journalist and media executive from the Philippines has been named the
winner of the UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize 2021.
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6. When is the World Tuna Day annually observed by the UN?
1) 3rd May
2) 30th April
3) 2nd May
4) 29th April
5) 1st May
Answer- 3) 2nd May
Explanation:
The United Nations World Tuna Day is annually observed across the globe on 2nd May to create
awareness about the importance of Tuna and to promote sustainable fishing practices.
• The demand in tuna is high due to its nutritional value like Omega-3, minerals, proteins and vitamin
B12, among other advantages.
7. When is the World Laughter Day annually celebrated across the globe?
1) 1st Sunday of May
2) Last Sunday of April
3) Last Saturday of April
4) 1st Saturday of April
5) 1st of May
Answer- 1) 1st Sunday of May
Explanation:
World Laughter Day is celebrated every year on the 1st Sunday of May and this year it falls on 2nd May.
The day is celebrated to raise awareness about laughter and its many healing benefits.
• 1st world laughter day was celebrated on 10th May 1998 in Mumbai, India organised by Dr. Madan
Kataria.
8. When is the International Firefighters Day annually observed across the globe?
1) 5th May
2) 3rd May
3) 1st May
4) 4th May
5) 2nd May
Answer- 4) 4th May
Explanation:
International Firefighters Day (IFFD) is annually observed across the globe on 4th May to recognise and
honour the contribution and sacrifices of the Firefighters to ensure the safety of their community and
environment.
9. What is the theme of 2021’s World Asthma Day which is annually observed across the globe on
the 1st Tuesday of May?
1) You Can Control Your Asthma
2) Allergy and Asthma
3) Uncovering Asthma Misconceptions
4) STOP for Asthma
5) Enough Asthma Deaths
Answer- 3) Uncovering Asthma Misconceptions
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Explanation:
World Asthma Day is observed every year on the first Tuesday of May. This year it falls on May 4. The
day is organized by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) in collaboration with health care groups and
asthma educators, to spread awareness and care around the world.
• Theme for the year 2021: “Uncovering Asthma Misconceptions”.
10. What is the theme of International Day of the Midwife (IDM) that is annually observed across
the globe on 5th of May?
1) Follow the data: Invest in Midwives
2) Women and Newborns: The Heart of Midwifery
3) Midwives, Mothers and Families: Partners for Life!
4) Midwives for a better tomorrow
5) Midwives: Defenders of Women's Rights
Answer- 1) Follow the data: Invest in Midwives
Explanation:
International Day of the Midwife (IDM) is annually celebrated across the globe on 5th May to recognise
and celebrate the work of midwives across the world.
The theme of the IDM 2021 is “Follow the data: Invest in Midwives”.
11. When is the World Hand Hygiene Day annually observed by the World Health Organisation?
1) 4th May
2) 3rd May
3) 5th May
4) 2nd May
5) 6th May
Answer- 3) 5th May
Explanation:
World Hand Hygiene Day is annually observed across the globe by the World Health Organisation
(WHO) on 5th May to create awareness about the importance of hand hygiene towards health care.
The 2021 theme of the campaign is “Achieving hand hygiene at the point of care”.
The 2021 slogan of the campaign is “Seconds save lives – clean your hands!”
12. UNICEF’s Goodwill Ambassador, ____________ released an awareness video on Immunization to
mark the World Immunization Week that is annually observed on _________.
1) David Beckham, 1st Week of May
2) Priyanka Chopra, 1st Week of May
3) David Beckham, Last Week of April
4) Priyanka Chopra, Last Week of April
5) David Beckham, 3rd Week of April
Answer- 3) David Beckham, Last Week of April
Explanation:
UNICEF’s Goodwill Ambassador, David Beckham released a video ahead of World Immunization Week
2021 (April 24th-30th) for creating awareness. World Immunization Week is annually observed in the
last week of April.
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13. When is the International No Diet Day annually observed?
1) 2nd May
2) 6th May
3) 4th May
4) 3rd May
5) 5th May
Answer- 2) 6th May
Explanation:
International No Diet Day (INDD) is annually observed across the globe on 6th May to celebrate body
acceptance and diversity.
Symbol - Blue Ribbon
14. When is the World Athletics Day annually celebrated across the global?
1) 5th May
2) 7th May
3) 6th May
4) 8th May
5) 4th May
Answer- 2) 7th May
Explanation:
World Athletics Day(WAD) is annually observed across the globe on the 7th of May to create awareness
about athletics and encourage youngsters to take up sports.
15. Border Roads Organisation (BRO) Raising Day is annually observed across India on ___________
to mark the establishment of the BRO in __________.
1) 7th May, 1971
2) 6th May, 1960
3) 7th May, 1973
4) 6th May, 1971
5) 7th May, 1960
Answer- 5) 7th May, 1960
Explanation:
The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) Raising Day is annually observed across India on 7th May to mark
the establishment of the BRO in 1960.
16. What is the theme of 2021’s World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day that is annually
celebrated on 8th May?
1) Memorable smiles from around the world
2) Together we are #unstoppable!
3) Together for #love!
4) Together for Humanity
5) Everywhere for Everyone
Answer- 2) Together we are #unstoppable!
Explanation:
The World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day is annually observed across the globe on 8th May to
celebrate and acknowledge the volunteers, members and staff who support the people in need. The day
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also commemorates the birth anniversary of Henry Dunant, the founder of the International Committee
of the Red Cross(ICRC).
The theme of the World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day 2021 is ‘Together we are #unstoppable!’.
17. World Thalassemia Day is annually observed on __________ to create awareness about the
disease that affects ____________.
1) May 7, Brain
2) May 6, Brain
3) May 8, Brain
4) May 7, Blood
5) May 8, Blood
Answer- 5) May 8, Blood
Explanation:
Every year the World Thalassemia Day is celebrated on May 8. The day is celebrated to encourage the
patients suffering from Thalassemia, to raise awareness amongst the general public and decision-
makers about thalassaemia.
Theme :“Addressing Health Inequalities Across the Global Thalassemia Community”
Thalassaemia is a disease that significantly reduces the haemoglobin count in the body and affects the
production of red blood cells.
18. What is the theme of 2021’s World Migratory Bird Day that is observed bi-annually on the
2nd Saturday of May & October?
1) Their Future is our Future - A healthy planet for migratory birds and people
2) Protect Birds: Be the Solution to Plastic Pollution!
3) Sing, Fly, Soar – Like a Bird!
4) Birds Connect Our World
5) Unifying Our Voices for Bird Conservation
Answer- 3) Sing, Fly, Soar – Like a Bird!
Explanation:
World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) is bi-annually observed across the world on the 2nd Saturday of
May & October. The day aims to create awareness about the importance of the conservation of
migratory birds and their habitats.
The theme of the World Migratory Bird Day 2021 is “Sing, Fly, Soar – Like a Bird! “
19. When was the World Portuguese Language Day observed for the 1st time?
1) 5th May 2018
2) 7th May 2020
3) 6th May 2019
4) 5th May 2020
5) 7th May 2019
Answer- 4) 5th May 2020
Explanation:
World Portuguese Language Day is annually observed across the globe on 5th May to celebrate the
Portuguese language and Lusophone cultures. The first World Portuguese Language Day was observed
on 5th May 2020.
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20. When is the Coal Miners Day annually observed?
1) 5th May
2) 7th May
3) 6th May
4) 8th May
5) 4th May
Answer- 5) 4th May
Explanation:
The Coal Miners Day is annually observed across the globe on 4th May to recognise the hard work of the
professionals and the Miners working in the coalfields.
21. When is the “Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives
during the Second World War” annually observed by the UN?
1) 8th & 9th May
2) 9th & 10th May
3) 10th & 11th May
4) 7th & 8th May
5) 7th, 8th & 9th May
Answer- 1) 8th & 9th May
Explanation:
The United Nations(UN) annually marks May 8th-9th as the Time of Remembrance and
Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives during the Second World War to create awareness
about the misfortune of war and to pay tribute to all the victims of World War II(WWII).
i.The UN annually observed either one or both days to pay tribute to the victims of WWII.
22. To observe the Success of the Pokhran Nuclear test, India annually observes the National
Technology Day.
Which are the points that are correctly related to National Technology Day?
A) National Technology Day is annually celebrated on 11th of May
B) Theme for 2021 is “Science and Technology for a Sustainable Future”
C) In Pokhran Nuclear tests, a series of 5 nuclear tests were conducted by India under Operation
Vijay
1) Only C
2) Only B & C
3) Only A & C
4) All A, B & C
5) Only A & B
Answer- 5) Only A & B
Explanation:
The National Technology Day is annually observed across India on 11th May to celebrate India’s major
advancement in the field of Science and Technology.
i.The day marks the anniversary of the 1998 Pokhran Nuclear tests, a series of 5 nuclear tests conducted
by India under Operation Shakti at Pokhran test range, Rajasthan.
ii.The theme of National Technology Day 2021 is “Science and Technology for a Sustainable Future”.
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23. Annually, May 12 is celebrated across the globe as International Nurses Day (IND).
Identify the points that are correctly related to IND:
A) Birth anniversary of Mother Theresa was chosen as the International Nurses Day
B) The theme of IND 2021 is Nurses: A Voice to Lead – A vision for future healthcare
C) Globally more than 50% of the health care workers are Nurses
1) All A, B & C
2) Only B & C
3) Only A
4) Only A & C
5) Only A & B
Answer- 2) Only B & C
Explanation:
The International Nurses Day (IND) is annually celebrated across the globe on May 12 to highlight the
importance of nurses in healthcare and to appreciate their work towards healthcare.
i.The International Nurses Day marks the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale.
ii.The theme of IND 2021 is Nurses: A Voice to Lead – A vision for future healthcare.
iii.According to WHO, Nurses account for more than 50% of the world’s healthcare workers.
24. To recognise the importance of the Argan Tree, the UN for the 1st time observed
the International Day of Argania in 2021. When was it observed?
1) 12th May
2) 13th May
3) 10th May
4) 11th May
5) 14th May
Answer- 3) 10th May
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN) first International Day of Argania was observed on 10th May 2021 to recognise
the importance of the Argan tree in achieving the 3 dimensions (Economic, Social and Environmental) of
sustainable development at the local level.
25. What is the theme of 2021’s International Day of Families that is annually observed on 15th
May?
1) Families in Development: Copenhagen & Beijing+25
2) Families and New Technologies
3) Families, education and well-being
4) Families and Climate Action: Focus on SDG 13
5) Families and inclusive societies
Answer- 2) Families and New Technologies
Explanation:
The International Day of Families is annually observed across the globe on 15th May to promote the
awareness of the issues related to families and to educate the social, economic and demographic
processes affecting families.
Theme of 2021 - “Families and New Technologies”
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26. 2021’s United Nations Global Road Safety Week (UNGRSW) is observed between 17th to 23rd
May.
What are the points that are correctly related to the UNGRSW?
A) Under this a global road safety campaign is annually hosted by the World Health Organisation
B) It is observed under the theme “Anyone can be a road safety leader”
C) UNGRSW mandates 30Km/hr as the nominal speed limit for cities across the world
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & C
3) Only C
4) Only B & C
5) Only A & B
Answer- 2) Only A & C
Explanation:
United Nations Global Road Safety Week (UNGRSW) is a biennial global road safety campaign hosted
by the World Health Organisation(WHO). The day aims to create awareness of road safety and make
changes that will reduce the number of road deaths.
i.The Global Road Safety Week 2021 observed from 17th to 23rd May 2021 marks the 6th UNGRSW.
ii.Theme of 2021 - “Streets for Life #Love30”, which calls for 30 km/hr default speed limits where
people and vehicles mix.
27. When was the World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD) annually
observed?
1) 18th May
2) 15th May
3) 16th May
4) 14th May
5) 17th May
Answer- 5) 17th May
Explanation:
Every year on 17th May is celebrated as World Telecommunication and Information Society Day
(WTISD) throughout the world.
Theme of 2021 : “Accelerating digital transformation in challenging times”.
About International Telecommunication Union(ITU):
Establishment: 1865
Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland.
28. What is the theme of 2021’s International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and
Biphobia (IDAHOTB) that is annually observed across the globe on 17th May?
1) Together: Resisting, Supporting, Healing!
2) Sexual diversity
3) Advocacy, Celebration, Education and Solidarity
4) Alliances for Solidarity
5) Breaking the Silence
Answer- 1) Together: Resisting, Supporting, Healing!
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Explanation:
The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOTB) is annually observed
across the globe on 17th May to commemorate the World Health Organization(WHO)’s decision to
declassify homosexuality as a mental disorder in 1990.
The theme of the 2021 IDAHOTB is “Together: Resisting, Supporting, Healing!”.
29. Annually, World Hypertension day is observed on ____________ to create awareness about
human blood pressure, which is measured to be ____________under normal conditions.
1) May 17, 130/80 mm Hg
2) May 17, 120/80 mm Hg
3) May 16, 130/80 mm Hg
4) May 16, 120/80 mm Hg
5) May 16, 140/90 mm Hg
Answer- 2) May 17, 120/80 mm Hg
Explanation:
World Hypertension day is celebrated annually on May 17 to raise awareness about the symptoms of
hypertension to prevent and control it.
i.The theme for 2021: ‘Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer’
ii.Normal BP is 120/80 mm Hg. High BP is defined by a level greater than 130/80 mm Hg or 140/90
mm Hg.
30. When is the International Day of Living Together in Peace annually observed by the United
Nations?
1) 18th May
2) 15th May
3) 16th May
4) 14th May
5) 17th May
Answer- 3) 16th May
Explanation:
The United Nations(UN)’s International Day of Living Together in Peace is annually observed across the
globe on May 16 to promote peace, tolerance, inclusion, understanding and solidarity.
31. ___________ is observed as the National Dengue Day by India’s Ministry of Health & Family
Welfare to create awareness about the _________ disease.
1) 16th May, Parasitic
2) 15th May, Bacterial
3) 15th May, Parasitic
4) 16th May, Viral
5) 16th May, Bacterial
Answer- 4) 16th May, Viral
Explanation:
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare observes May 16 as ‘National Dengue Day’ annually across
the country to create awareness about measures on dengue prevention and to control the Viral disease
that is spread by a specific mosquito called Aedes Aegypti.
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32. When is the International Day of Light annually observed across the globe?
1) 18th May
2) 15th May
3) 16th May
4) 14th May
5) 17th May
Answer- 3) 16th May
Explanation:
The International Day of Light(IDL) is annually observed across the globe on 16th May to celebrate the
role of lights in science, culture and art, education and sustainable development, medicine,
communications, and energy.
33. What is the theme of 2021’s World Agri-Tourism Day that is annually observed on 16th of
May?
1) Rural Women Sustainable Entrepreneurship Opportunities through Agri
2) Preserve Rural Culture & Heritage
3) Tourism and Jobs: a better future for all
4) Tourism and Rural development
5) Tourism and the Digital Transformation
Answer- 1) Rural Women Sustainable Entrepreneurship Opportunities through Agri
Explanation:
The World Agri-Tourism Day is annually observed across the globe on 16th May to promote
Agritourism. The day aims to educate the tourists on how agricultural activities are done in farms.
i.The theme of the conference is – “Rural Women Sustainable Entrepreneurship Opportunities
through Agri”
34. When is the World AIDS Vaccine Day annually observed?
1) 15th May
2) 17th May
3) 19th May
4) 18th May
5) 16th May
Answer- 4) 18th May
Explanation:
World AIDS Vaccine Day is annually observed across the globe on 18th May to create awareness about
the requirement of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) vaccines to prevent HIV infection and AIDS.
i.HIV is a virus that attacks the immune system of the body, which leads to AIDS (Acquired
Immunodeficiency Syndrome).
35. What is the theme of 2021’s International Museum Day that is annually celebrated across the
globe on 18th May?
1) The Future of Museums: Recover and Reimagine
2) Museums and Contested Histories: Saying the unspeakable in museums
3) Hyper connected Museums: New approaches, new publics
4) Museums as Cultural Hubs: The future of tradition
5) Museums for Equality: Diversity and Inclusion
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Answer- 1) The Future of Museums: Recover and Reimagine
Explanation:
The International Museum Day is annually observed across the globe on 18th May to create awareness
on the importance of museums towards the development of society.
Theme of 2021 - “The Future of Museums: Recover and Reimagine”
36. Annually the United Nation celebrates World Bee Day to highlight the importance of
pollinators in the ecosystem.
Identify the points that are correctly related to World Bee Day:
A) World Bee Day is celebrated on 20th of May every year
B) In 2021, Food and Agriculture Organization(FAO) conducted a virtual event under the theme
“Bee engaged – Build Back Better for Bees”
C) UNGA designated 2021 as the International Year of Fruits and Vegetables(IYFV)
1) All A, B & C
2) Only B & C
3) Only A
4) Only A & C
5) Only A & B
Answer- 1) All A, B & C
Explanation:
United Nations(UN)’s World Bee Day is annually observed across the globe on 20th May to create
awareness on the importance of bees and other pollinators and the threats faced by them and highlights
their contribution towards sustainable development.
i.As a part of the celebration of World Bee Day 2021, The Food and Agriculture Organization(FAO) of the
United Nations has organised a virtual event under the theme “Bee engaged – Build Back Better for
Bees”.
ii.The UNGA has designated the year 2021 as the International Year of Fruits and Vegetables(IYFV).
iii.Pollinators are responsible for the increase in production of fruits, berries and seeds along with the
quality of the products.
37. What is the theme of 2021’s World Metrology Day that is annually observed on 20th of May?
1) Measurement of Health
2) Weather-Ready, Climate-Smart
3) Measurements for Transport
4) The International System of Units – Fundamentally Better
5) Measurements for Global Trade
Answer- 1) Measurement of Health
Explanation:
World Metrology Day (WMD) is annually observed across the globe on 20th May to celebrate the
International system of Unit. The day marks the annual celebration of the signing of the Metre
Convention on 20 May 1875 in Paris, France by 17 nations.
The theme for World Metrology Day 2021 is “Measurement for Health”.
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38. Annually, International Tea Day is observed by the United Nations to showcase the cultural
heritage, health benefits and economic importance of tea. When was the 1st UN International Tea
Day Celebrated?
1) 21st May 2020
2) 19th May 2011
3) 21st May 2015
4) 21st May 2011
5) 19th May 2020
Answer- 1) 21st May 2020
Explanation:
The United Nations International Tea Day is annually observed across the globe on 21st May to
celebrate the cultural heritage, health benefits and economic importance of tea.
i.The first International Tea Day was observed on 21st May 2020.
ii.Assam is the largest producer of tea in India.
39. When is the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development annually
observed by the United Nations?
1) 19th May
2) 21st May
3) 22nd May
4) 20th May
5) 18th May
Answer- 2) 21st May
Explanation:
The United Nations(UN)’s World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development is observed
annually across the globe on 21st May to provide an opportunity to provide understanding on the values
of cultural diversity.
40. What is the theme of International Day for Biological Diversity that is annually observed
across the globe by the United Nations on 22nd May?
1) Biodiversity and Sustainable Tourism
2) Celebrating 25 Years of Action for Biodiversity
3) We’re Part of the Solution
4) Our Biodiversity, Our Food, Our Health
5) Our Solutions Are In Nature
Answer- 3) We’re Part of the Solution
Explanation:
The United Nations(UN)’s International Day for Biological Diversity is annually observed across the
globe on 22nd May to create awareness of biodiversity issues and provide a better understanding of the
importance of biodiversity as a global asset of high value to the future generation.
Theme of 2021 - “We’re part of the solution”
41. Annually, India observes May 21st as the Anti-Terrorism Day, to mark ________________
1) 26/11 Mumbai Terror Attack
2) Assassination of Rajiv Gandhi
3) 2001 Parliament attack
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4) Assassination of Mahatma Gandhi
5) Assassination of Indira Gandhi
Answer- 2) Assassination of Rajiv Gandhi
Explanation:
Anti-Terrorism Day is annually observed across India on 21st May to wean away youth from
terrorism and to highlight the suffering of the common public and its effect on the national interest.
The day marks the 1991 assassination of former Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.
42. When was the 2021’s Endangered Species Day observed?
1) 20th May 2021
2) 23rd May 2021
3) 22nd May 2021
4) 19th May 2021
5) 21st May 2021
Answer- 5) 21st May 2021
Explanation:
The Endangered Species Day is annually observed across the globe on the third Friday of May to
recognise the animals across the globe which are in need of protection and conservation efforts. It was
observed on 21st May 2021.
43. What is the theme of 2021’s World Turtle day that is annually celebrated on 23rd May?
1) Conserve Deep Sea Giants
2) Turtles! Since the Time of Dinosaurs
3) Turtle Rocks!
4) Celebrate World Sea Turtle Day!
5) Plastic Free Ocean Conservation
Answer- 3) Turtle Rocks!
Explanation:
World Turtle Day is annually observed across the globe on 23rd May to support the people to
celebrate and protect the tortoise and turtles and their habitats across the globe. 23rd May 2021 marks
the observance of the 21st World Turtle Day.
The theme of World Turtle Day 2021 is “Turtle Rocks!”
44. When is the UN International Day to End Obstetric Fistula annually observed?
1) 25th May
2) 20th May
3) 22nd May
4) 23rd May
5) 21st May
Answer- 4) 23rd May
Explanation:
The UN International Day to End Obstetric Fistula is annually observed across the globe on 23 May
to create awareness and intensify the actions towards ending obstetric fistula.
i.Obstetric Fistula is one of the most serious and tragic childbirth injuries caused by prolonged
obstructed labour without access to timely medical treatment.
ii.Theme of 2021 is “Women’s rights are human rights! End fistula now!”
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45. Annually, ________ is observed as World Thyroid Day to create awareness about Thyroid
disease caused by the hormonal imbalance in the _________ shaped gland present in the neck.
1) 24th May, Leaf
2) 25th May, Oval
3) 24th May, Oval
4) 25th May, Butterfly
5) 23rd May, Butterfly
Answer- 4) 25th May, Butterfly
Explanation:
World Thyroid Day is annually observed across the globe on 25th May to create awareness about the
importance of Thyroid and educate about the prevention and treatment of Thyroid diseases.
Hyperthyroidism is a condition where the gland produces too much thyroid hormone leading to
swelling of the thyroid gland, a butterfly-shaped gland in the front of the neck.
46. When is the International Missing Children’s Day(IMCD) annually celebrated?
1) 21th May
2) 22nd May
3) 25th May
4) 24th May
5) 23rd May
Answer- 3) 25th May
Explanation:
International Missing Children’s Day(IMCD) is annually observed across the globe on 25th May to
create awareness about the issues of child abduction and educate the parents about the measures to
protect and safeguard their children.
‘Forget me not flower’ is the official emblem of the International Missing Children’s Day.
47. Vesak Day or Buddha Purnima is annually celebrated across the globe on the full moon day of
the Hindu Month Vaisakha. Buddha Purnima marks which event of Buddha’s life?
1) Birth
2) Great Renunciation
3) Enlightenment
4) First Sermon
5) Death/Nirvana
Answer- 1) Birth
Explanation:
Vesak Day also known as Buddha Purnima, the birth anniversary of Lord Gautama Buddha, the
founder of Buddhism, is annually celebrated across the globe on the full moon day of the Hindu Month
Vaisakha.
Buddha Purnima 2021 falls on 26th May 2021.
48. When is the International Week of Solidarity with the Peoples of Non-Self-Governing
Territories annually observed by the UN?
1) Last Week of May
2) 20-26 May
3) 18-24 May
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4) 25-31 May
5) Third Week of May
Answer- 4) 25-31 May
Explanation:
UN’s International Week of Solidarity with the Peoples of Non-Self-Governing Territories is
annually observed across the globe from 25th to 31st May.
i.The week was first observed in 2000.
49. What is the theme of 2021’s Menstrual Hygiene Day which is annually observed across the
globe on 28th of May?
1) #NoMoreLimits – Empowering Women and Girls Through Good Menstrual Hygiene
2) To Bleed without Violence
3) Periods in Pandemic
4) Action and Investment in Menstrual Hygiene and Health
5) It's time for Action
Answer- 4) Action and Investment in Menstrual Hygiene and Health
Explanation:
Menstrual Hygiene Day is annually observed across the globe on 28th May to educate the importance
of Menstrual hygiene. The day aims to promote menstrual health and hygiene for all women and girls.
The theme of 2021 Menstrual Hygiene Day is “Action and Investment in Menstrual Hygiene and
Health.”
50. When is the International Day of Action for Women’s Health or International Women’s Health
Day annually observed?
1) 26th May
2) 27th May
3) 29th May
4) 25th May
5) 28th May
Answer- 5) 28th May
Explanation:
International Day of Action for Women’s Health or International Women’s Health Day is annually
observed across the globe on 28th May to create awareness about the sexual and reproductive health
and rights (SRHR) movement across the globe.
The theme of the International Day of Action for Women’s Health 2021 campaign is “Women’s Health
Matters: Ending the Inequality Pandemic and Ensuring SRHR remains essential!”.
51. What is the theme of 2021’s World Hunger Day that is annually observed across the globe on
28th of May?
1) Climate is changing. Food and agriculture must too.
2) Change the future of migration
3) Access Ends Hunger
4) Grow, nourish, sustain. Together. Our actions are our future
5) Healthy Diets For A #ZeroHunger World
Answer- 3) Access Ends Hunger
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Explanation:
World Hunger Day is annually observed across the globe on 28th May to create awareness about the
815 million people across the globe who are living in chronic hunger. The day also aims to celebrate the
sustainable solution to hunger and poverty.
The theme of World Hunger Day 2021 is “Access Ends Hunger”.
52. Annually, International Day of UN Peacekeepers is observed by the UN on ___________, where
India’s ___________ was honoured with the Dag Hammarskjold Medal
1) 27th May; Corporal Yuvraj Singh
2) 28th May; T. S. Tirumurti
3) 28th May; Corporal Yuvraj Singh
4) 29th May; T. S. Tirumurti
5) 29th May; Corporal Yuvraj Singh
Answer- 5) 29th May; Corporal Yuvraj Singh
Explanation:
The United Nations(UN)’s International Day of UN Peacekeepers is annually observed across the globe
on 29th May to pay tribute to the uniformed and civilian personnel contribution towards the UN
i.Theme of 2021 - “The road to a lasting peace: Leveraging the power of youth for peace and security”
ii.3 Indian peacekeepers – Corporal Yuvraj Singh who served with UN Mission in South Sudan
(UNMISS) and 2 civilian peacekeepers Ivan Michael Picardo and Mulchand Yadav – were honoured with
the Dag Hammarskjold Medal
53. What is the theme of 2021’s World Digestive Health Day that is annually observed on 29th
May?
1) Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Never Ending Pandemic
2) Viral Hepatitis, B and C: Lifting the Global Burden
3) Early Diagnosis and Treatment of Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancer
4) Gut Microbiome: A Global Perspective
5) Obesity: An Ongoing Pandemic
Answer- 5) Obesity: An Ongoing Pandemic
Explanation:
The World Digestive Health Day(WDHD) is annually observed across the globe on 29th May by the
World Gastroenterology Organisation (WGO). The day focuses on digestive disease with an aim to
increase general public awareness on it.
i.The theme of World Digestive Health Day 2021 is “Obesity: An Ongoing Pandemic”
54. When is the International Everest Day annually observed?
1) 30th May
2) 28th May
3) 26th May
4) 29th May
5) 27th May
Answer- 4) 29th May
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Explanation:
International Everest Day is annually observed across the globe on 29th May to mark the first summit
of Mount Everest by Sir Edmund Hillary of New Zealand and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa of Nepal on 29th
May 1953.
ENVIRONMENT
1. In which state were the 2 new species of Dragonfly- Euphaea thosegharensis & Euphaea
pseudodispar discovered?
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Arunachal Pradesh
3) Kerala
4) Maharashtra
5) Goa
Answer- 4) Maharashtra
Explanation:
Researchers discovered two new species of Damselfly endemic to the Western Ghats in Satara District in
Maharashtra. The new species are named “Euphaea thosegharensis” after the place Thoseghar and
“Euphaea pseudodispar” The discovery has been published in ‘Journal of Threatened Taxa’.
2. Where was the new species of white-toothed shrew ‘Crocidura narcondamica’ discovered?
1) Lakshadweep
2) Jharkhand
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Andaman & Nicobar
5) Kerala
Answer- 4) Andaman & Nicobar
Explanation:
Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) Scientists have discovered a white-toothed shrew, a new species of
insectivorous mammal from Narcondam Island (volcanic island) of the Andaman and Nicobar group of
islands and named the species as Crocidura narcondamica
3. In Maharashtra, scientists discovered 2 new species of ___________ named Bolboceras
bopdevense & Bolboceras trimbakense.
1) Cricket
2) Beetle
3) Butterfly
4) Dragonfly
5) Rat
Answer- 2) Beetle
Explanation:
Two dung eating beetle species, Bolboceras bopdevense & Bolboceras trimbakense have been
discovered by the scientists at Pune’s Bopdev ghat and Trimbakeshwar in Nashik respectively.
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4. Xylophis Deepaki, a new species of ________ was discovered in Western Ghats from
Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu.
1) Beetle
2) Butterfly
3) Frog
4) Snake
5) Ant-eater
Answer- 4) Snake
Explanation:
Xylophis Deepaki, a new species of tiny Snake was discovered in the Western Ghats from Kanyakumari,
Tamil Nadu. The new species is named after Indian Herpetologist Deepak Veerappan to honour for his
contributions.
5. Where did researchers discover a new species of bryophyte called “Bryocrumia malabarica”?
1) Maharashtra
2) Kerala
3) Goa
4) Karnataka
5) Tamil Nadu
Answer- 2) Kerala
Explanation:
A team of botanists led by Manju C Nair discovered a new species of bryophyte in the Malabar Wildlife
sanctuary along the Western Ghats in Kerala. The new species is named “Bryocrumia malabarica” of
the genus Bryocrumia, and is named after the Malabar region where it was spotted.
6. In May 2021, The Five Deeps Expedition measured the extreme depths of the World’s 5 Oceans.
Select the ocean with the incorrect deepest point on it.
1) Atlantic Ocean - Puerto Rico Trench
2) Antarctic Ocean - South Sandwich Trench
3) Indian Ocean - Java Trench
4) Pacific Ocean - Tonga Trench
5) Arctic Ocean - Molloy Hole
Answer- 4) Pacific Ocean - Tonga Trench
Explanation:
The Five Deeps Expedition has measured the extreme depths of the World’s 5 Oceans – Pacific, Atlantic,
Indian, Arctic & Southern Ocean (also known as Antarctic ocean).
i.Atlantic Ocean – Brownson Deep (8, 378 m) in Puerto Rico Trench
ii.Southern Ocean – Factorian Deep (7, 432 m) in South Sandwich Trench
iii.Indian Ocean – Unnamed Deep (7, 187 m) in Java Trench
iv.Pacific Ocean – Challenger Deep (10, 924 m) in Mariana Trench
v.Arctic Ocean – Molloy Hole (5, 551 m)
Note - Horizon Deep (10, 816 m) in the Tonga Trench, Pacific Ocean is the 2nd deepest point in the
world.
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7. Where was the new species of Asian gracile skink called “Subdoluseps nilgiriensis”
discovered?
1) Mahendragiri Hills, Odisha
2) Nilgiris Hills, Tamil Nadu
3) Cardamom Hills, Kerala
4) Agasthyamalai, Kerala
5) Pothigai Hills, Tamil Nadu
Answer- 2) Nilgiris Hills, Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
A group of herpetologists gathered for the South Asian Reptile Red List Assessment organised by the
International Union for Conservation of Nature(IUCN) discovered a new species of Asian gracile skink
from the Nilgiri Hills (Western Ghats) Tamil Nadu. The new species has been named – Subdoluseps
nilgiriensis – after Nilgiris.
8. Identify the points that are correctly related to the recent hit ‘extremely severe cyclonic storm’
– ‘Tauktae’:
A) Tauktae made landfall in Odisha coast near Bhubaneswar
B) Cyclones in the Northern Indian Ocean Region (IOR) are named by a panel consisting of 13
countries including India, Pakistan & Bangladesh
C) Cyclone ‘Tauktae’ was named by Myanmar
1) Only C
2) Only B & C
3) Only A
4) Only A & B
5) Only B
Answer- 2) Only B & C
Explanation:
Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) stated that the ‘extremely severe cyclonic storm’ – ‘Tauktae’
made landfall in the Saurashtra region of Gujarat from Arabian Sea.
i.The name ‘Tauktae’ for the cyclone has been given by Myanmar.
ii.Cyclones across the globe are named by a special group consisting of World Meteorological
Organisation (WMO), UN ESCAP & Regional Specialised Meteorological Centres (RSMC).
iii.IMD is among the Six RSMCs in the world.
iv.Cyclones in the Northern Indian Ocean Region (IOR) are named by a panel consisting of 13 countries
including India, Pakistan & Bangladesh.
9. According to the ‘Protected Planet Report 2020’, around 21 million square kms have been
added within the Protected & Conserved Areas of the world since 2010.
Identify the points that are correctly related to the report:
A) The ‘Protected Planet Report’ is annually released by UNESCO
B) As per the report, the World is near to achieve the Aichi Biodiversity Target 11, which was set
in 2010
C) Data related to Other Effective area-based Conservation Measures (OECM) were included in
the report for the 1st time
1) All A, B & C
2) Only B
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3) Only A & C
4) Only B & C
5) Only A & B
Answer- 4) Only B & C
Explanation:
According to the ‘Protected Planet Report 2020’ released by UNEP – World Conservation Monitoring
Centre (UNEP-WCMC) and IUCN, around 21 million square kms have been added within the Protected
& Conserved Areas of the world since 2010.
i.It brings the total percentage of earth’s land which is protected/conserved is close to 64%, which is
just a fraction short of the Aichi Biodiversity Target 11, which was set during the 2010 Convention on
Biological Diversity conference held in Japan’s Aichi.
ii.For the 1st time, the report includes data on Other Effective area-based Conservation Measures
(OECM).
10. Where did researchers discover a new species of raver snake called “Platyceps Josephi”?
1) Vadakara, Kerala
2) Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu
3) Hampi, Karnataka
4) Ongole, Andhra Pradesh
5) Karimnagar, Telangana
Answer- 2) Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
An international team of researchers has discovered a new species of raver snake from Tuticorin,
Tamil Nadu. The new species Platyceps josephi is named after late Herpetologist Naveen Joseph.
11. Where did researchers discover a new species of African Violet plant “Didymocarpus
vickifunkiae”?
1) Andaman & Nicobar
2) Kerala
3) Uttarakhand
4) West Bengal
5) Mizoram
Answer- 5) Mizoram
Explanation:
Researchers from the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Bhopal, Madhya
Pradesh have discovered a new species Didymocarpus vickifunkiae of the African Violet plant from
Mizoram and adjacent areas in Myanmar.
12. Name the Very Severe Cyclone that hit Balasore region of Odisha in May 2021.
1) Nisarga
2) Tauktae
3) Burevi
4) Amphan
5) Yaas
Answer- 5) Yaas
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Explanation:
Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) stated that the ‘very severe cyclonic storm’ – Yaas made
landfall south of the Balasore region of Odisha with wind speeds of 130-140 kmph. The cyclone
originated from the Bay of Bengal. Cyclone Yaas was named by Oman
APP and WEB PORTAL
1. Which organisation partnered with Indian Govt. to launch ‘Vaccine Finder Tool’ in its mobile
application?
1) Byju’s
2) Amazon
3) Facebook
4) Flipkart
5) Paytm
Answer- 3) Facebook
Explanation:
Facebook partnered with the Government of India to launch the Vaccine Finder Tool on the Facebook
Mobile app in India. The app available in 17 languages, will enable the public to locate the nearby place
to get vaccinated.
2. Which organisation that launched ‘ID-Art’ Mobile App to help identify the stolen artefacts?
1) Archaeological Survey of India
2) UNESCO
3) Intelligence Bureau
4) Directorate of Revenue Intelligence
5) INTERPOL
Answer- 5) INTERPOL
Explanation:
International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) has launched a Mobile Application (app) – ‘ID-
Art’ which will help to identify the stolen cultural property, reduce smuggling and increase the
possibility of recovering stolen works and artefacts.
i.INTERPOL is headquartered at Lyon, France.
3. What is the utility of the ‘Dost For Life’ mobile app launched by CBSE?
1) Teachers skill development modules
2) Assistance to Physically disabled students
3) Online Physical Education Class for students
4) Conduct online exams for students
5) Live Counselling to students
Answer- 5) Live Counselling to students
Explanation:
The Central Board of Secondary Education(CBSE) has launched an app called ‘Dost For Life’ to maintain
psycho-social wellness during Covid-19. The app will be available for students from classes 9 to 12 for
engaging in live counselling sessions with trained counsellors/principals
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4. Which state govt. inaugurated (in May’21) a web portal called “CGTeeka” to facilitate ease of
registration process for COVID-19 vaccination?
1) Gujarat
2) Chhattisgarh
3) Punjab
4) Assam
5) Rajasthan
Answer- 2) Chhattisgarh
Explanation:
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, inaugurated “CGTeeka” web portal over a virtual platform
from Raipur, Chhattisgarh. The ‘CGTeeka’ portal will make the process of registration for the COVID-
19 vaccination convenient for every section of society. The portal was developed by the Chhattisgarh
Infotech Promotion Society (CHIPS).
5. What is the Objective of the ‘Defence National OPD’ service that is launched in e-Sanjeevani
Portal?
1) Free Covid-19 vaccines to Defence personnels
2) Online registration to get vaccinated
3) Free online medical consultations
4) Outpatient Service for Ex-Defence officers
5) Free health insurance for Indian citizens
Answer- 3) Free online medical consultations
Explanation:
‘Defence National OPD’ was launched in e-Sanjeevani Portal. Earlier, ‘Defence National OPD’ was
launched as ‘Ex-Defence OPD’ on 07 May 2021 in a phased manner in 3 States (Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan,
Uttarakhand).
Objective - It facilitates free online medical consultation to all citizens of India, as well as provides for
online prescription of medicines.
6. Which state provides home delivery of fresh vegetables when ordered through its mobile app
“MOMA Market”?
1) Manipur
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Maharashtra
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Telangana
Answer- 1) Manipur
Explanation:
N Biren Singh, Chief Minister of Manipur launched the MOMA Market Mobile application to solve the
issues of home delivery of fresh vegetables. The application was introduced by the Manipur Organic
Mission Agency (MOMA), Department of Horticulture and Soil Conservation, Manipur.
7. In May 2021, Supreme Court of India launched a mobile app to virtually participate in the
court proceedings. Who are the special group of people covered under this process?
1) Police
2) Politician
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3) Journalist
4) Higher Government Officials
5) Member of Parliaments
Answer- 3) Journalist
Explanation:
Due to Covid-19, the Supreme Court came up with a mobile app to enable journalists to report virtual
proceedings without having to visit court premises.
8. Name the mobile app launched by Bihar to monitor COVID-19 patients who are in home
isolation
1) Fly Covid
2) CoTracker
3) HIT Covid
4) CoMonitor
5) Monitor CoHIT
Answer- 3) HIT Covid
Explanation:
Nitish Kumar, Chief Minister (CM) of Bihar launched the “HIT (Home Isolation Tracking) Covid App”
to monitor and track the COVID-19 patients who are in home isolation across Bihar on a regular basis.
9. Which organisation developed the “Jagrut Tripura” platform that provides access to various
Central & State government schemes to the people of Tripura?
1) National Informatics Centre
2) MeitY
3) EasyGov
4) Certin
5) TCS e-Serve
Answer- 3) EasyGov
Explanation:
Tripura government has launched a New App named Jagrut Tripura where people get to know about
various Central Government and State Government Schemes and can avail the scheme if they are
eligible.
The project was developed by EasyGov, a Jio Group company, and it will be available to all the residents
of Tripura.
10. Which state launched the “Amrit Vahini” app to enable citizens book hospital beds for COVID-
19 treatment?
1) West Bengal
2) Haryana
3) Jharkhand
4) Chhattisgarh
5) Odisha
Answer- 3) Jharkhand
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Explanation:
Hemant Soren Chief Minister of Jharkhand launched the ‘Amrit Vahini’ App and Website which
enables people to book a hospital bed online. He also launched a “Chatboat App” which can provide all
the information related to coronavirus.
11. Which Ministry launched the 2 new apps - National Mobile Monitoring Software app (NMMS)
& Area officer monitoring App?
1) Ministry of Women and Child Development
2) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
3) Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
4) Ministry of Railways
5) Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Answer- 5) Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Explanation:
Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar, virtually launched the
National Mobile Monitoring Software app (NMMS) & Area officer monitoring App for monitoring the
MGNREGS (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme) worksites.
12. In May 2021, the e-Committee of the Supreme Court of India released the manual of e-Courts
Services Mobile App in 14 regional languages.
What are the points that are correctly related to the e-Courts Services Mobile App?
A) e-Courts Services Mobile App is an Electronic Case Management Tool (ECMT) launched in
2017
B) Justice Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud is the chairperson of e-Committee
C) All details of cases handled only in Supreme Court of India is available in the App
1) All A, B & C
2) Only B
3) Only A & C
4) Only B & C
5) Only A & B
Answer- 5) Only A & B
Explanation:
The Supreme Court’s e-Committee released the manual for its free e-Courts Services Mobile App in 14
regional languages.
i.Supreme Court of India’s Judge, Justice Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud is the Chairperson of e-
Committee
ii.e-Courts Services Mobile App is an Electronic Case Management Tool (ECMT) launched in 2017. All
e-Courts services are interlinked with the app.
iii.They can also get the case status and case details of both High Courts and District Courts.
13. Microsoft announced the retirement of Internet Explorer web browser on __________.
1) 15th June 2021
2) 31st July 2025
3) 15th June 2025
4) 31st July 2021
5) 15th June 2022
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Answer- 5) 15th June 2022
Explanation:
Microsoft has announced that its Internet Explorer 11 desktop application will retire and go out of
support on 15th June 2022 for certain versions of Windows 10. Internet Explorer was launched in
1995.
14. The 1st phase of the ‘Ministry of Corporate Affairs 21 Version 3.0 (MCA21 V3.0)’ portal was
launched in May 2021.
Identify the points that are correctly related to MCA21 portal & the Ministry of Corporate Affairs
(MCA):
A) In MCA21 V3.0, many new features including e-book & e-consultation facilities were included
B) MCA21, the e-governance project of MCA was launched in 2006
C) MCA is responsible for supervising the functionings of Comptroller & Auditor General of India
1) Only B & C
2) Only A & B
3) Only C
4) Only B
5) Only A & C
Answer- 2) Only A & B
Explanation:
Minister of State for Corporate Affairs Anurag Singh Thakur virtually launched the 1st phase of the
‘Ministry of Corporate Affairs 21 Version 3.0 (MCA21 V3.0)’ portal.
i.New Services:
• New email services for MCA Officers
• e-Book: Provides updated legislation along with a tracking mechanism
• e-Consultation: Receives public consultation on proposed amendments and draft rules
ii.MCA21 is an e-Governance project of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) launched in 2006.
iii.MCA supervises three professional bodies: Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI),
Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI), and Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICAI).
15. Which country launched “UNITE AWARE”, a new mobile app for improving the safety &
security of the UN Peacekeeping Force?
1) China
2) Germany
3) India
4) France
5) USA
Answer- 3) India
Explanation:
India will launch ‘UNITE AWARE’, a mobile tech platform for the United Nations Peacekeepers to
improve their safety and security in the line of duty. It will be launched during India’s United Nations
Security Council (UNSC) Presidency term in August 2021.
i.UNITED AWARE will increase the situational awareness of the peacekeepers by providing terrain-
related information.
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16. Who will be serviced through the ‘Services e-Health Assistance & Tele-consultation –
Outpatient Department (SeHAT OPD)’ Portal?
1) Citizen of India
2) Students Community
3) Police & Journalists
4) Armed Force Personnel
5) All Government Servants
Answer- 4) Armed Force Personnel
Explanation:
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh virtually launched ‘Services e-Health Assistance & Tele-consultation
– Outpatient Department (SeHAT OPD)’ Portal (https://sehatopd.in/). It is an online medical
consultation service for Armed Forces Personnel, veterans of Armed Forces and their families.
i.It is based on ‘eSanjeevani OPD’, Government of India's flagship telemedicine technology.
17. In May 2021, ‘Akanksha’ a 1st of its kind online portal on Corporate Social
Responsibility(CSR) activities was launched.
What are the points that are correctly related to the portal?
A) Maharashtra state launched this app, facilitating all CSR activities of the state in a single portal
B) The portal was developed in collaboration with UNDP’s Sustainable Development Goals
Coordination Centre (SDGCC)
C) Companies should spend at least 2% of average net profits of 3 immediately preceding
financial years on CSR
1) All A, B & C
2) Only B & C
3) Only A & B
4) Only C
5) Only B
Answer- 2) Only B & C
Explanation:
Karnataka CM B S Yediyurappa, launched an online portal named ‘Akanksha’ to provide
comprehensive details on all the Corporate Social Responsibility(CSR) activities in the state. It is the
first of its kind initiative in India.
i.The portal was developed by the Department of Planning, Programme Monitoring and Statistics,
Karnataka in collaboration with UNDP’s Sustainable Development Goals Coordination Centre (SDGCC).
i.India is the 1st country to legally mandate corporate social responsibility.
iii.At least 2% of average net profits of 3 immediately preceding financial years should be spent by
the companies on CSR.
18. In May 2021, the 3rd version of Sanjivani App and the ACCR portal were added as a part of the
National Digital Health Mission (NDHM).
Identify the points that are incorrect with respect to the web portals:
A) “Advanced Clinical Case Repository” portal is the acronym of ACCR portal
B) ACCR Portal will help in collecting information on how Ayush practitioners responded to the
COVID-19 pandemic
C) 3rd version of Sanjivani App will document selected AYUSH interventions in COVID-19
treatments
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1) Only B & C
2) Only A
3) Only C
4) Only B
5) Only A & C
Answer- 2) Only A
Explanation:
Minister of State (Independent Charge) for AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-
Rigpa and Homoeopathy) Kiren Rijiju virtually launched the ‘Ayush Clinical Case Repository (ACCR)’
Portal (https://accr.ayush.gov.in/) and 3rd version of Sanjivani App.
i.The ACCR Portal will help in collecting information on how Ayush practitioners responded to the
COVID-19 pandemic.
ii.The 3rd version of the Ayush Sanjivani App will facilitate the study and documentation of the
effectiveness of selected Ayush interventions in the treatment of COVID-19 patients.
iii.The portal and app are part of the National Digital Health Mission (NDHM).
19. Which state recently (in May’21) launched the MHIM mobile app for real time monitoring of
COVID-19 patients under home isolation?
1) Manipur
2) Maharashtra
3) Meghalaya
4) Mizoram
5) Madhya Pradesh
Answer- 1) Manipur
Explanation:
Manipur Chief Minister(CM) N. Biren Singh launched Manipur Home Isolation Management (MHIM)
Mobile Application for home isolation patients. To monitor real time health data and information of
Home Isolation COVID-19 patients.
20. Who launched the DG NCC Mobile Training App Version 2.0?
1) Shripad Yesso Naik
2) Ajay Kumar
3) Rajnath Singh
4) Tessy Thomas
5) Tarun Kumar Aich
Answer- 2) Ajay Kumar
Explanation:
Directorate General National Cadet Corps (DG NCC) Mobile Training Application Version 2.0 was
launched by the Defence Secretary Dr Ajay Kumar in New Delhi.
i.This app will help in conducting countrywide online training to the NCC cadets.
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CURRENT STATIC BANKING
1. When was International Finance Corporation (IFC) established?
1) 1943
2) 1945
3) 1963
4) 1989
5) 1956
Answer- 5) 1956
Explanation:
About International Finance Corporation (IFC):
IFC is a member of the World Bank Group.
Establishment – 1956
MD, Executive Vice President – Makhtar Diop
Headquarters – Washington D.C., USA
2. Where is the headquarters of Canara HSBC Oriental Bank of Commerce Life Insurance?
1) Gurugram, Haryana
2) Pune, Maharashtra
3) Vadodara, Gujarat
4) Noida, Uttar Pradesh
5) Hyderabad, Telangana
Answer- 1) Gurugram, Haryana
Explanation:
About Canara HSBC Oriental Bank of Commerce Life Insurance:
It is a joint venture between Canara Bank (51%), HSBC Insurance (Asia Pacific) Holdings Limited (26%)
and Punjab National Bank (23%).
Establishment – 2008
Headquarters – Gurugram, Haryana
MD and CEO – Anuj Mathur
3. Match the following Banks with their Taglines:
i. Federal Bank a. Let’s Make Money Simple
ii. Kotak Mahindra Bank b. Your Perfect Banking Partner
iii. Indian Overseas Bank c. Good People to Grow With
iv. HDFC Bank d. We Understand Your World
1) i-d, ii-b, iii-a, iv-c
2) i-c, ii-b, iii-d, iv-a
3) i-b, ii-a, iii-c, iv-d
4) i-c, ii-a, iii-d, iv-b
5) i-d, ii-b, iii-c, iv-a
Answer- 3) i-b, ii-a, iii-c, iv-d
Explanation:
Banks Taglines
Federal Bank Your Perfect Banking Partner
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Kotak Mahindra Bank Let’s Make Money Simple
Indian Overseas Bank Good People to Grow With
HDFC Bank We Understand Your World
4. Which of the following Regional Rural Banks (RRB) is sponsored by Indian Bank?
1) Uttarakhand Gramin Bank
2) Nagaland Rural Bank
3) Jharkhand Rajya Gramin Bank
4) Andhra Pradesh Grameena Vikas Bank
5) Tamil Nadu Grama Bank
Answer- 5) Tamil Nadu Grama Bank
Explanation:
Tamil Nadu Grama Bank is Sponsored by Indian Bank.
All other banks mentioned in options are sponsored by State Bank of India.
5. What does the acronym ‘ECI’ of RBI stand for?
1) External Commercial Service
2) Exchange Currencies & Securities
3) Electronic Credit Statistics
4) External Credit Service
5) Electronic Clearing Scheme
Answer- 5) Electronic Clearing Scheme
Explanation:
Electronic Clearing Scheme or ECS was launched by the RBI for facilitating bulk transfer of funds from
one bank account to another bank account.
6. When was the State Bank of India nationalised?
1) 1935
2) 1949
3) 1960
4) 1969
5) 1955
Answer- 5) 1955
Explanation:
On 1 July 1955, Govt. of India Nationalised the Imperial Bank of India and named it as the State Bank of
India.
7. When was the Industrial Development Bank of India (IDBI) established?
1) 1964
2) 1991
3) 1987
4) 1957
5) 1975
Answer- 1) 1964
Explanation:
Industrial Development Bank of India (IDBI) was established in 1964.
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8. What is the Tagline of Kotak Mahindra Bank?
1) Together We Can
2) Prosperity for All
3) We Understand Your World
4) Let’s Make Money Simple
5) Smart Way to Bank
Answer- 4) Let’s Make Money Simple
Explanation:
About Kotak Mahindra Bank:
It is India’s 1st non-banking finance company which is converted into a bank.
Establishment – 1985
Headquarters -Mumbai, Maharashtra
Tagline – Let’s Make Money Simple
MD & CEO – Uday Kotak
9. ITRS is an acronym in relation with Banking terminologies. What does ‘T’ stand for in ITRS?
1) Treasury
2) Transaction
3) Temporary
4) Trading
5) Taxation
Answer- 2) Transaction
Explanation:
ITRS stands for “International Transaction Reporting System”. ITRS provides timely comprehensive
Balance of Payments (BoP) statistics of individual cash transactions passing through domestic & foreign
banks.
10. _________________ is a measure that examines the weighted average of prices of a basket of
consumer goods and services.
1) Domestic Price Index
2) Wholesale Price Index
3) Purchasing Power Parity
4) Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices
5) Consumer Price Index
Answer- 5) Consumer Price Index
Explanation:
Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a measure that examines the weighted average of prices of a basket of
consumer goods and services, such as transportation, food, and medical care.
11. RBI announced G-SAP 1.0 in April 2021. What does ‘S’ stand for in G-SAP?
1) Savings
2) Secured
3) Satisfactory
4) Small
5) Security
Answer- 5) Security
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Explanation:
The RBI, for the year 2021-22, has announced a purchase of Rs. 25,000 crores for Government Security
(G-sec) Acquisition Programme or G-SAP 1.0 as a part of RBIs Open Market Operations.
12. In relation with FCNR bank accounts. What does ‘C’ stand for in FCNR?
1) Calculated
2) Credit
3) Capital
4) Currency
5) Capacity
Answer- 4) Currency
Explanation:
FCNR stands for Foreign Currency Non Resident Bank Accounts.
FCNR is a kind of fixed deposit account opened for depositing income earned overseas and the account
is held in foreign currency.
13. Match the following International Organisations with their Heads:
i. World Economic Forum a. Klaus Schwab
ii. World Bank b. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
iii. International Monetary Fund c. Kristalina Georgieva
iv. World Trade Organization d. David Malpass
1) i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b
2) i-b, ii-a, iii-c, iv-d
3) i-d, ii-a, iii-c, iv-b
4) i-a, ii-b, iii-c, iv-d
5) i-d, ii-b, iii-c, iv-a
Answer- 1) i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b
Explanation:
Organisation Head
World Economic Forum Klaus Schwab
World Bank David Malpass
International Monetary Fund Kristalina Georgieva
World Trade Organization Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
14. Name the indicator used to measure the estimated yearly increase in asset price as a result of
inflation.
1) Producer Price Index
2) Consumer Price Index
3) Wholesale Price Index
4) Cost Inflation Index
5) Consumer Inflation Index
Answer- 4) Cost Inflation Index
Explanation:
Cost Inflation Index or CII is a tool used in the calculation of an estimated yearly increase in an asset's
price as a result of inflation.
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15. Where is the headquarters of European Investment Bank (EIB)?
1) Brussels, Belgium
2) The Hague, Netherlands
3) Lisbon, Portugal
4) Prague, Czech Republic
5) Kirchberg, Luxembourg
Answer- 5) Kirchberg, Luxembourg
Explanation:
About European Investment Bank (EIB):
President – Werner Hoyer
Headquarters – Kirchberg, Luxembourg
16. NFRA oversees the accounting & auditing standards of companies in India. What does NFRA
stand for?
1) National Facility for Reporting & Auditing
2) National Funds Reporting & Auditing
3) Net Funds Reporting Authority
4) National Financial Reporting Authority
5) Net Funds Reporting & Auditing
Answer- 4) National Financial Reporting Authority
Explanation:
National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) is the authority mandated to oversee compliance
with accounting and auditing standards by certain classes of companies, described as Public Interest
Entities (PIEs).
17. What is the full-form of “QR” in QR Code?
1) Quantum Regulated
2) Quantum Response
3) Qualified Response
4) Quick Regulated
5) Quick Response
Answer- 5) Quick Response
Explanation:
QR Code or Quick Response Code is a type of 2-Dimensional Matrix Code, which contains encoded
information that can be decoded using optical image scanning.
18. What is the Maximum compensation amount that a Banking Ombudsman can award?
1) Rs. 20 lakhs
2) Rs. 10 lakhs
3) Rs. 2 crores
4) Rs. 1 crore
5) Rs. 50 lakhs
Answer- 1) Rs. 20 lakhs
Explanation:
A Banking Ombudsman can award a maximum of Rs. 20 lakhs as compensation to the complaint by a
bank.
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Whereas, a maximum compensation of Rs. 1 lakh can be awarded in case of claims for Mental agony &
harassment.
19. Select the correct average annual turnover that needs to be maintained by a PSU for getting
listed as a Maharatna Company.
1) Rs. 10,000 crore during the last 3 years
2) Rs. 25,000 crore during the last 3 years
3) Rs. 2,500 crore during the last 5 years
4) Rs. 10,000 crore during the last 5 years
5) Rs. 20,000 crore during the last 3 years
Answer- 5) Rs. 20,000 crore during the last 3 years
Explanation:
Criteria for a PSU to be listed as Maharatna:
An average annual turnover of more than Rs. 20,000 crore during the last 3-years.
An average annual net worth of more than Rs. 10,000 crore during the last 3-years.
An average annual net profit of more than Rs. 2,500 crore during the last 3 years.
20. What is the tagline of Punjab National Bank?
1) The Name You Can Bank Upon
2) Together We Can
3) We Understand Your World
4) Relationship Beyond Banking
5) Banking For All
Answer- 1) The Name You Can Bank Upon
Explanation:
About Punjab National Bank (PNB):
Establishment- 1894
MD & CEO- S.S. Mallikarjuna Rao
Headquarters- New Delhi
Tagline- “The Name You Can Bank Upon”
21. Match the following Navratna PSUs with their respective headquarters location:
i. Container Corporation of India (CONCOR) a. Bangalore
ii. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) b. New Delhi
iii. Oil India Limited (OIL) c. Noida
iv. Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) d. Mumbai
1) i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b
2) i-b, ii-a, iii-c, iv-d
3) i-d, ii-a, iii-c, iv-b
4) i-a, ii-b, iii-c, iv-d
5) i-d, ii-b, iii-c, iv-a
Answer- 2) i-b, ii-a, iii-c, iv-d
Explanation:
Navratna PSU Headquarters
Container Corporation of India (CONCOR) New Delhi
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Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Bangalore
Oil India Limited (OIL) Noida
Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) Mumbai
22. Where is Bharatiya Reserve Bank Note Mudran Private Limited (BRBNMPL) located?
1) Nashik, Maharashtra
2) Bangalore, Karnataka
3) Alipore, Kolkata
4) Hyderabad, Telangana
5) Dewas, Madhya Pradesh
Answer- 2) Bangalore, Karnataka
Explanation:
Bharatiya Reserve Bank Note Mudran Private Limited (BRBNMPL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of RBI.
Established - 1995
Headquarters - Bangalore, Karnataka
23. Various types of ATMs available and the purposes are mentioned in the options. Select the
one which is wrongly related.
1) White Label ATM - ATMs are owned and operated by non-bank entities but not outsourced
2) Brown Label ATM - Outsourced ATMs operated by 3rd parties
3) Orange Label ATM - Accessible only to Women customers
4) Yellow Label ATM - E-commerce & Online Purchase
5) Green Label ATM - Agricultural Transaction
Answer- 3) Orange Label ATM - Accessible only to Women customers
Explanation:
ATM Type Purpose
White Label ATM ATMs are owned and operated by non-bank entities but not outsourced
Brown Label ATM Outsourced ATMs operated by 3rd parties
Orange Label ATM Share Transactions
Yellow Label ATM E-commerce & Online Purchase
Green Label ATM Agricultural Transaction
Pink label ATM Accessible only to Women customers
24. What does ‘D’ represent in GDR with respect to the Financial Market system?
1) Depository
2) Derivatives
3) Debt
4) Domestic
5) Developmental
Answer- 1) Depository
Explanation:
Global Depository Receipt (GDR) is an instrument in which a company located in a domestic country
issues one or more of its shares or convertible bonds outside the domestic country.
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25. Who is the present (in May’21) MD & CEO of Indian Overseas Bank?
1) Padmaja Chunduru
2) S. S. Mallikarjuna Rao
3) Partha Pratim Sengupta
4) Lingam Venkat Prabhakar
5) Sashidhar Jagdishan
Answer- 3) Partha Pratim Sengupta
Explanation:
About Indian Overseas Bank (IOB):
Establishment – 1937
Headquarters – Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Tagline – Good people to grow with
MD & CEO - Partha Pratim Sengupta
26. Under which section of the Banking Regulation Act of 1949, RBI is provided with powers for
suspension of business by a banking company and to prepare a scheme of amalgamation?
1) Section 56
2) Section 45
3) Section 49A
4) Section 52
5) Section 39A
Answer- 2) Section 45
Explanation:
Section 45 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949
Power of Reserve Bank to apply to the Central Government for suspension of business by a banking
company and to prepare a scheme of reconstruction or amalgamation.
27. Which is India’s 1st Payment Bank?
1) Jio Payments Bank
2) Airtel Payment Bank
3) Paytm Payment Bank
4) Fino Payment Bank
5) Indian Post Payment Bank
Answer- 2) Airtel Payment Bank
Explanation:
About Airtel Payments Bank:
It was India’s 1st payment bank.
Establishment – January 2017
Headquarters – New Delhi
MD & CEO – Anubrata Biswas
28. What is the maximum time duration given for a resolution applicant to submit the resolution
plan, as per the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code, 2016?
1) 240 days
2) 90 days
3) 45 days
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4) 120 days
5) 150 days
Answer- 5) 150 days
Explanation:
As per the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code, 2016, the resolution applicant is required to submit a
resolution plan within 150 days.
29. Which of the following subsidiaries of RBI was set-up with a sole motive to improve the IT &
Cybersecurity infrastructure of Indian Banking System?
1) Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation of India (DICGC)
2) National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)
3) Reserve Bank Information Technology Private Limited (ReBIT)
4) Indian Financial Technology and Allied Services (IFTAS)
5) Bharatiya Reserve Bank Note Mudran Private Limited (BRBNMPL)
Answer- 3) Reserve Bank Information Technology Private Limited (ReBIT)
Explanation:
Reserve Bank Information Technology Private Limited (ReBIT), has been set up by the Reserve Bank of
India to serve its IT and cybersecurity needs and to improve the cyber resilience of the Indian banking
industry.
30. Match the following Committees and their heads:
i. Review committee on ARCs a. N. K. Singh
ii. Draft National Education Policy 2020 b. K Kasturirangan
iii. Expert Committee on Urban Co-op Banks c. N. S. Vishwanathan
iv. FRBM review committee d. Sudarshan Sen
1) i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b
2) i-b, ii-a, iii-c, iv-d
3) i-d, ii-a, iii-c, iv-b
4) i-a, ii-b, iii-c, iv-d
5) i-d, ii-b, iii-c, iv-a
Answer- 5) i-d, ii-b, iii-c, iv-a
Explanation:
Purpose of Committee Headed by
Review the working of Asset Reconstruction Companies (ARCs) Sudarshan Sen
Committee for the Draft National Education Policy 2020 K Kasturirangan
Expert Committee on Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs) N. S. Vishwanathan
Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) review committee N. K. Singh
31. Any Non-Banking Financial Company can be converted into a Small Finance Bank with a
minimum paid up capital of Rs. 100 crores, however they need to increase their minimum net
worth to ___________ within 5-years.
1) Rs. 200 crores
2) Rs. 500 crores
3) Rs. 150 crores
4) Rs. 250 crores
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5) Rs. 750 crores
Answer- 1) Rs. 200 crores
Explanation:
Any Non-Banking Financial Company can be converted into a Small Finance Bank with a minimum paid
up capital of Rs. 100 crores, however they need to increase their minimum net worth to Rs. 200 crores
within 5-years.
32. Which of the following is not a subsidiary of RBI?
1) Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation of India (DICGC)
2) National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
3) Reserve Bank Information Technology Private Limited (ReBIT)
4) Indian Financial Technology and Allied Services (IFTAS)
5) National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)
Answer- 2) National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
Explanation:
NABARD is an apex regulatory body for overall regulation and licensing of regional rural banks and
apex cooperative banks in India. Owned by the Ministry of Finance, Government of India.
i.All others are Subsidiaries of RBI.
33. Match the following Mobile Banking applications with their respective bank:
i. M-Connect Plus a. SBI
ii. YONO b. HDFC Bank
iii. iMobile c. ICICI Bank
iv. Payzapp d. Bank of Baroda
1) i-d, ii-b, iii-a, iv-c
2) i-b, ii-c, iii-a, iv-d
3) i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b
4) i-d, ii-a, iii-c, iv-b
5) i-b, ii-a, iii-c, iv-d
Answer- 4) i-d, ii-a, iii-c, iv-b
Explanation:
Mobile App Bank
M-Connect Plus Bank of Baroda
YONO SBI
iMobile ICICI Bank
Payzapp HDFC Bank
34. Customer details are shared by banks to third party financial service providers through
Banking API. What does “API” stand for?
1) Accumulated Personal Information
2) Assembled Programming Interface
3) Application Package Information
4) Accumulated Programming Information
5) Application Programming Interface
Answer- 5) Application Programming Interface
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Explanation:
A banking API (Application Programming Interface) is an interface through which a financial
institution provides data about customers, accounts and transactions to third party financial service
providers.
35. Match the following Non-Banking Financial Institutions (NBFC) with the headquarters
location:
i. Tata Capital a. Gurgaon, Haryana
ii. Muthoot Finance b. Mumbai, Maharashtra
iii. India Infoline c. Kochi, Kerala
iv. Bajaj Finserv d. Pune, Maharashtra
1) i-d, ii-b, iii-a, iv-c
2) i-b, ii-c, iii-a, iv-d
3) i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b
4) i-d, ii-a, iii-c, iv-b
5) i-b, ii-a, iii-c, iv-d
Answer- 2) i-b, ii-c, iii-a, iv-d
Explanation:
NBFC Headquarters
Tata Capital Mumbai, Maharashtra
Muthoot Finance Kochi, Kerala
India Infoline Gurgaon, Haryana
Bajaj Finserv Pune, Maharashtra
36. What is India’s rank in the Global Energy Transition Index 2021 released by the World
Economic Forum?
1) 17th
2) 71st
3) 87th
4) 49th
5) 32nd
Answer- 3) 87th
Explanation:
India was ranked 87th in the Global Energy Transition Index (ETI) 2021 released by World
Economic Forum (WEF) in the ‘Fostering Effective Energy Transition 2021’ report.
37. SWIFT is a common terminology in Banking. What does ‘T’ represent in SWIFT?
1) Technology
2) Telecommunication
3) Tribunal
4) Tariff
5) Transaction
Answer- 2) Telecommunication
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Explanation:
Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) is an international
network that enables financial institutions across the globe to send and receive information about
financial transactions in a secure, standardized and reliable environment.
38. What does “FIRC” stands for with respect to RBI?
1) Financial Investment Risk Clearance
2) Foreign Institutional Registration Certificate
3) Financial Institutions Risk Controller
4) Foreign Inward Remittance Certificate
5) Free International Remittance Clearance
Answer- 4) Foreign Inward Remittance Certificate
Explanation:
FIRC (Foreign Inward Remittance Certificate) refers to a document which acts as a testimonial for all
the inward remittances entering to India from abroad.
Guidelines for FIRC are issued by RBI and FEDAI (Foreign Exchange Dealers Association in India).
39. Pick the Economist who is wrongly matched with their Books:
1) Milton Friedman - Capitalism and Freedom
2) Irving Fisher - The Theory of Interest
3) Karl Marx - The Wealth of Nations
4) Amartya Sen - Development as Freedom
5) John Maynard Keynes - The General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money
Answer- 3) Karl Marx - The Wealth of Nations
Explanation:
Economist Books
Milton Friedman Capitalism and Freedom
Irving Fisher The Theory of Interest
Karl Marx Das Kapital
Adam Smith The Wealth of Nations
Amartya Sen Development as Freedom
John Maynard Keynes The General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money
40. How many digits are there in an IFSC code?
1) 5
2) 6
3) 11
4) 13
5) 9
Answer- 3) 11
Explanation:
IFSC code used for electronic payments consists of 11-digits. Of the 11-digits, the first 4 digits represent
the bank and the last 6 characters represent the branch. The 5th character is zero.
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41. When was the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) established?
1) 2015
2) 2005
3) 2018
4) 2010
5) 2008
Answer- 5) 2008
Explanation:
About National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI):
Establishment – 2008
MD & CEO - Dilip Asbe
Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra
42. Which bank functions with the tagline “Hum hai na, Khayal Apka”?
1) HDFC Bank
2) City Union Bank
3) Axis Bank
4) UCO Bank
5) ICICI Bank
Answer- 5) ICICI Bank
Explanation:
About ICICI Bank:
Tagline – Hum hai na, Khayal Apka
Establishment – 1995
Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra
MD& CEO – Sandeep Bakhshi
43. When was Punjab National Bank established?
1) 1955
2) 1935
3) 1949
4) 1894
5) 1889
Answer- 4) 1894
Explanation:
About Punjab National Bank(PNB):
Establishment – May 19, 1894 (Commenced Operations – April 12, 1895)
Headquarters – New Delhi
MD & CEO – CH. S. S. Mallikarjuna Rao
Tagline – The name you can bank upon
44. India rank’s __________ in the Global Gender Gap Index 2021, released by _____________.
1) 112nd, International Monetary Fund
2) 140th, World Economic Forum
3) 112nd, World Bank
4) 112nd, World Economic Forum
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5) 140th, International Monetary Fund
Answer- 2) 140th, World Economic Forum
Explanation:
India was ranked 140th among 156 countries in the World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Report
2021.
45. Under which section of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, the provisions for amalgamation of
Banking companies is provided?
1) Section 22(1)
2) Section 49A
3) Section 36AE
4) Section 44A
5) Section 23
Answer- 4) Section 44A
Explanation:
Section 44A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, provides provisions for amalgamation of Banking
companies.
46. As of May 2021, how many Small Savings Schemes are provided by the Government of India?
1) 6
2) 12
3) 15
4) 9
5) 3
Answer- 2) 12
Explanation:
There are 12 different Small Savings Schemes provided by the Government of India, as of May 2021.
They are,
National Savings Certificate (NSC), National Savings Scheme (NSS), Public Provident Fund (PPF), Post
Office Savings Scheme, Senior Citizens Savings Scheme (SCSS), Kisan Vikas Patra (KVP), Sukanya
Samriddhi Yojana (SSY), Atal Pension Yojana, Employees Provident Fund (EPF), National Pension
System (NPS), Voluntary Provident Fund (VPF) & Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana.
47. What does ‘U’ stand for in the “UMANG” app launched by the Ministry of Electronics and
Information Technology in 2017?
1) Urban
2) Unnat
3) Unified
4) Ujjwala
5) Unique
Answer- 3) Unified
Explanation:
UMANG (Unified Mobile Application for New Age Governance) app was developed by the Ministry of
Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) in 2017. It acts as a single e-governance portal, to
access all Central and State government schemes in India.
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48. In April 2020, Syndicate bank was amalgamated into which bank?
1) Indian Bank
2) Punjab National Bank
3) Union Bank
4) Canara Bank
5) Indian Overseas Bank
Answer- 4) Canara Bank
Explanation:
Syndicate Bank was amalgamated into Canara Bank on April 2020
CA STATIC GK
1. What is India’s rank in the Human Freedom Index 2020?
1) 131
2) 101
3) 91
4) 111
5) 121
Answer- 4) 111
Explanation:
India was ranked 111 in the list of 162 countries in the Human Freedom Index 2020.
2. Where is the headquarters of Spice Board of India located?
1) Hyderabad, Telangana
2) Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
3) Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
4) Bangalore, Karnataka
5) Kochi, Kerala
Answer- 5) Kochi, Kerala
Explanation:
About Spice Board of India
Chairman & Secretary – D Sathiyan
Headquarters – Kochi, Kerala
3. When was Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) established?
1) 1991
2) 1949
3) 1952
4) 1969
5) 1975
Answer- 3) 1952
Explanation:
Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) was established in 1952 under the Ministry of Labour
& Employment.
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4. Which article of the Indian Constitution prohibits human trafficking & forced labour?
1) Article 15
2) Article 25
3) Article 21
4) Article 14
5) Article 23
Answer- 5) Article 23
Explanation:
Traffic in human beings and begar and other similar forms of forced labour are prohibited under Article
23 of the Constitution.
5. Where is the headquarters of the Boxing Federation of India (BFI)?
1) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
2) Gurugram, Haryana
3) New Delhi
4) Mumbai, Maharashtra
5) Kolkata, West Bengal
Answer- 2) Gurugram, Haryana
Explanation:
About Boxing Federation of India (BFI):
Establishment – September 2016
Headquarters – Gurugram, Haryana
President – Ajay Singh
6. Who was the 1st Indian to win a Gold medal in Asian Games?
1) Sachin Nag
2) PT Usha
3) Dingko Singh
4) Mary Kom
5) Mohammed Ali Qamar
Answer- 1) Sachin Nag
Explanation:
Sachin Nag created history by becoming India’s first ever Asian Games gold medalist in 100m freestyle
at 1951 Asian Games.
7. Which was the 1st Armed Forces hospital to treat civilian COVID-19 Patients?
1) Military Hospital Chennai
2) INHS Navjivani
3) Military Hospital Ahmedabad
4) INHS Patanjali
5) INHS Jeevanti
Answer- 4) INHS Patanjali
Explanation:
In 2020, INHS Patanjali became the 1st Armed Forces hospital to treat civilian COVID-19 Patients.
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8. Where is the World’s longest pedestrian Suspension bridge ‘516 Arouca’ located?
1) Italy
2) France
3) Portugal
4) China
5) Taiwan
Answer- 3) Portugal
Explanation:
World’s longest pedestrian suspension bridge, the 175m long ‘516 Arouca’ constructed over river Paiva,
connecting the Rocky Mountains in the UNESCO-recognised Arouca Geopark of Portugal.
9. Identify the book which is NOT authored by Jhumpa Lahiri:
1) Interpreter of Maladies
2) A Suitable Boy
3) The Namesake
4) Whereabouts
5) The Lowland
Answer- 2) A Suitable Boy
Explanation:
“A Suitable Boy” is a famous work of Vikram Seth.
All other books mentioned are written by Jhumpa Lahiri.
10. When was the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) established?
1) 1969
2) 1945
3) 1951
4) 1963
5) 1958
Answer- 5) 1958
Explanation:
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) was established in 1958.
11. Match the following countries with their respective Highest Civilian Award:
i. Russia a. Presidential Medal of Freedom
ii. USA b. The Order of Zayed
iii. UK c. Order of St Andrew the Apostle
iv. UAE d. Order of Merit
1) i-d, ii-b, iii-a, iv-c
2) i-c, ii-b, iii-d, iv-a
3) i-b, ii-a, iii-c, iv-d
4) i-c, ii-a, iii-d, iv-b
5) i-d, ii-b, iii-c, iv-a
Answer- 4) i-c, ii-a, iii-d, iv-b
Explanation:
Country Highest Civilian Award
Russia Order of St Andrew the Apostle
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USA Presidential Medal of Freedom
UK Order of Merit
UAE The Order of Zayed
12. Which country annually celebrates the Lag B’Omer festival?
1) Saudi Arabia
2) Israel
3) Lebanon
4) Iran
5) Yeman
Answer- 2) Israel
Explanation:
Lag B’Omer is an annual Jewish festival observed during the Hebrew month of Iyar.
Tens of thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jewish pilgrims make their way to the base of Mount Meron to visit
the holy site, Rabbi’s tomb.
13. Where is Litani river located?
1) Portugal
2) Italy
3) Lebanon
4) Albania
5) Israel
Answer- 3) Lebanon
Explanation:
Tonnes of dead fishes were found on the banks of River Litani, the longest river of Lebanon. This deadly
disaster is caused due to the polluted water of the Litani river, caused by sewage and waste polluting the
river for years.
14. Where is the headquarters of the International Olympic Committee located?
1) Lausanne, Switzerland
2) Paris, France
3) Abu Dhabi, UAE
4) London, United Kingdom
5) Rome, Italy
Answer- 1) Lausanne, Switzerland
Explanation:
About International Olympic Committee(IOC):
President– Thomas Bach
Established on 23rd June 1894
Headquarters– Lausanne, Switzerland
15. What is the acronym of NETRA, in the NETRA Software developed by DRDO?
1) Network Traffic Algorithm
2) National Trade Algorithm
3) Network Traffic Analysis
4) National Tariff Analysis
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5) National Tariff Algorithm
Answer- 3) Network Traffic Analysis
Explanation:
NETRA (NEtwork TRaffic Analysis) is a software network developed by DRDO, for the use of Indian
Intelligence Agencies for identifying possible threats through the Internet by continuously monitoring
Internet traffic.
16. When was the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) established?
1) 1947
2) 1935
3) 1889
4) 1969
5) 1916
Answer- 5) 1916
Explanation:
About Zoological Survey of India(ZSI):
Establishment – 1916
Headquarters– New Alipore, Kolkata
Director – Kailash Chandra Affairs
17. Where is “Barren Island”, India’s only active volcano?
1) Lakshadweep
2) Jharkhand
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Andaman & Nicobar
5) Rajasthan
Answer- 4) Andaman & Nicobar
Explanation:
“Barren Island”, India’s only active volcano is located in Andaman & Nicobar.
18. Who was the 1st Indian Woman to become an IPS officer?
1) Kiran Bedi
2) Anna Rajam Malhotra
3) Seema Rao
4) Barbara Ghosh
5) Anjana Bhaduria
Answer- 1) Kiran Bedi
Explanation:
Kiran Bedi - 1st Indian woman IPS officer
Anna Rajam Malhotra - 1st Indian woman IAS officer
19. Who is the present (as of May’21) Chairman of India’s largest automobile manufacturer,
Maruti Suzuki?
1) R C Bhargava
2) Ajay Seth
3) Pawan Kumar Goenka
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4) Sanjeev Grover
5) Guenter Butschek
Answer- 1) R C Bhargava
Explanation:
R C Bhargava is the present (as of May’21) Chairman of India’s largest automobile manufacturer, Maruti
Suzuki.
To Increase the availability of Oxygen supplies for hospitals, Maruti Suzuki has shut down all its
factories in Haryana and diverted the oxygen for government use.
20. Name the Scientific Instrument used to measure the intensity of an EarthQuake.
1) Pyranometer
2) Hygrometer
3) Richter Scale
4) Geiger Counter
5) Magnetometer
Answer- 3) Richter Scale
Explanation:
In May 2021, Multiple earthquakes struck the north eastern state of Assam, measuring up to 6.4
magnitude on the Richter Scale.
Instrument Use
Richter Scale Measure Earthquake
Pyranometer Measure Solar Radiation
Hygrometer Measure Humidity (water vapour) of Air
Geiger Counter Measures all types of Radiations
Magnetometer Measure Magnetic Field of earth
21. Where is the Char Dham Yatra annually conducted?
1) Jammu & Kashmir
2) Ladakh
3) Sikkim
4) Himachal Pradesh
5) Uttarakhand
Answer- 5) Uttarakhand
Explanation:
Annually, Char Dham Yatra is conducted in the state of Uttarakhand.
Char Dham Yatra is a pilgrimage trip consisting of 4-sites: Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and
Badrinath.
22. How many Women Chief Ministers are currently (as of May’21) holding office in India?
1) 6
2) 3
3) 1
4) 4
5) 2
Answer- 3) 1
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Explanation:
Sixteen women have served as the chief minister of an Indian state and union territory. At present, one
is in office — Mamata Banerjee of West Bengal.
23. “Gopabandhu Sambadika Swasthya Bima Yojana” is the health insurance scheme of which
state?
1) Odisha
2) Karnataka
3) Rajasthan
4) Haryana
5) Madhya Pradesh
Answer- 1) Odisha
Explanation:
State govt. of Odisha, recognised ‘Journalists’ as a frontline workers of COVID-19 pandemic by
providing greater service to the nation to make people aware of issues relating to COVID-19.
Now, Journalists are covered under the state’s health insurance for frontline workers, “Gopabandhu
Sambadika Swasthya Bima Yojana”. They can avail Rs. 2 lakh worth health insurance cover & Rs. 15
lakh will be provided to their kin, in case of death of the insured due to COVID-19.
24. Which animal is popularly known for its unique way of mass nesting called ‘Arribada’?
1) Hummingbird
2) Ganges River Dolphin
3) Clouded Leopard
4) Bald Eagle
5) Olive Ridley Turtles
Answer- 5) Olive Ridley Turtles
Explanation:
Olive Ridley Turtles are best known for their unique mass nesting called Arribada, where thousands
of females come together on the same beach to lay eggs.
i.They are listed Vulnerable in the IUCN Red List.
ii.In India, they are mostly found at the mouth of Devi River & Rushikulya River in Odisha Coast.
25. Who is the present (as of May’21) chairperson of the National Commission for Women?
1) Jayanti Patnaik
2) Rekha Sharma
3) Jyotika Kalra
4) Maneka Gandhi
5) Smriti Irani
Answer- 2) Rekha Sharma
Explanation:
The National Commission for Women (NCW) launched a WhatsApp helpline number, 9354954224, for
providing emergency medical assistance to pregnant women.
About National Commission for Women:
Established in 1992 as a statutory body under the Govt. of India.
Chairperson - Rekha Sharma
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26. Match the following Deserts with their countries:
i. Great Sandy Desert a. Australia
ii. Tabernas Desert b. Spain
iii. Taklamakan Desert c. China
iv. Atacama Desert d. Chile
1) i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b
2) i-b, ii-a, iii-c, iv-d
3) i-b, ii-a, iii-c, iv-d
4) i-a, ii-b, iii-c, iv-d
5) i-d, ii-b, iii-c, iv-a
Answer- 4) i-a, ii-b, iii-c, iv-d
Explanation:
Desert Country
Great Sandy Desert Australia
Tabernas Desert Spain
Taklamakan Desert China
Atacama Desert Chile
27. Who is the present (as of May’21) Governor of West Bengal?
1) Tamilisai Soundararajan
2) Kalraj Mishra
3) Jagdeep Dhankhar
4) Vajubhai Vala
5) Jagdish Mukhi
Answer- 3) Jagdeep Dhankhar
Explanation:
Jagdeep Dhankhar is the present (as of May’21) Governor of West Bengal.
28. Match the following organisations & their respective Chairpersons:
i. Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) a. Shiv Das Meena
ii. Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) b. G.R. Chintala
iii. Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) c. PD Vaghela
iv. NABARD d. Pradeep Kumar Joshi
1) i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b
2) i-b, ii-a, iii-c, iv-d
3) i-d, ii-a, iii-c, iv-b
4) i-a, ii-b, iii-c, iv-d
5) i-d, ii-b, iii-c, iv-a
Answer- 1) i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b
Explanation:
Organisation Chairperson
Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) Shiv Das Meena
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Pradeep Kumar Joshi
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) PD Vaghela
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National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) G.R. Chintala
29. Which country will hold the Presidency of G20 in 2022?
1) India
2) Italy
3) Brazil
4) Indonesia
5) France
Answer- 4) Indonesia
Explanation:
G20 Presidency
Italy - 2021
Indonesia - 2022
India - 2023
Brazil - 2024
30. When was the National Dairy Development Board (in May’21) established?
1) 1993
2) 1955
3) 1987
4) 1975
5) 1969
Answer- 3) 1987
Explanation:
About National Dairy Development Board (NDDB):
Establishment – 12 October 1987
Headquarters – Anand, Gujarat
Chairman – Varsha Joshi
31. Match the following Indus Valley Sites with their present day locations:
i. Lothal a. Hanumangarh, Rajasthan
ii. Kalibangan b. Hisar, Haryana
iii. Mohenjodaro c. Sindh, Pakistan
iv. Banawali d. Ahmedabad, Gujarat
1) i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b
2) i-b, ii-a, iii-c, iv-d
3) i-d, ii-a, iii-c, iv-b
4) i-a, ii-b, iii-c, iv-d
5) i-d, ii-b, iii-c, iv-a
Answer- 3) i-d, ii-a, iii-c, iv-b
Explanation:
Indus Valley Sites Location
Lothal Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Kalibangan Hanumangarh, Rajasthan
Mohenjodaro Sindh, Pakistan
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Banawali Hisar, Haryana
32. Where is the Oktoberfest beer festival annually celebrated?
1) Brussels, Belgium
2) California, USA
3) Munich, Germany
4) Amsterdam, Netherlands
5) Helsinki, Finland
Answer- 3) Munich, Germany
Explanation:
For the second consecutive year, the world's largest Volksfest, the Oktoberfest was cancelled due to
COVID-19 pandemic. Oktoberfest beer festival is annually celebrated in Munich, Germany.
33. Match the following Ramsar Sites with their locations:
i. Kanwar Lake a. Ladakh
ii. Lonar Lake b. Bihar
iii. Sur Sarovar c. Uttar Pradesh
iv. Tso Kar Wetland d. Maharashtra
1) i-c, ii-a, iii-b, i-d
2) i-c, ii-d, iii-b, i-a
3) i-b, ii-d, iii-c, i-a
4) i-b, ii-c, iii-a, i-d
5) i-c, ii-d, iii-a, i-b
Answer- 3) i-b, ii-d, iii-c, i-a
Explanation:
Ramsar Sites Location
Kanwar Lake or Kabal Taal Bihar
Lonar Lake Maharashtra
Sur Sarovar Uttar Pradesh
Tso Kar Wetland Ladakh
34. When was the Ramsar Convention or Convention on Wetlands signed?
1) 1965
2) 1971
3) 1975
4) 1989
5) 1983
Answer- 2) 1971
Explanation:
The Ramsar Convention or Convention on Wetlands was signed in 1971 at the city of Ramsar in Iran.
35. Where is Chail Wildlife Sanctuary located?
1) Himachal Pradesh
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Odisha
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4) Uttarakhand
5) Ladakh
Answer- 1) Himachal Pradesh
Explanation:
Chail Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Himachal Pradesh.
36. When was the National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) Ltd established?
1) 1970
2) 1965
3) 1960
4) 1975
5) 1980
Answer- 4) 1975
Explanation:
About National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC Ltd):
Establishment – 1975
Headquarter – NewDelhi
Chairman and Managing Director – Shri Gurdeep Singh
37. What is the Motto of Border Roads Organisation (BRO)?
1) Shaurya-Dridhata-Karma Nishtha
2) Duty Unto Death
3) Service and Loyalty
4) Shramena Sarvam Sadhyam
5) Service Before Self
Answer- 4) Shramena Sarvam Sadhyam
Explanation:
Organisation Motto
Border Roads Organisation (BRO) Shramena Sarvam Sadhyam
Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) Shaurya-Dridhata-Karma Nishtha
Border Security Force (BSF) Duty Unto Death
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Service and Loyalty
Indian Army Service Before Self
38. When was the Group of Seven or G7 created?
1) 1975
2) 1943
3) 1956
4) 1989
5) 1939
Answer- 1) 1975
Explanation:
About G7 (Group of Seven):
Founded – 1975
2021 Presidency – United Kingdom
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39. Name the official currency of Israel
1) Peso
2) Shekel
3) Ruble
4) Dinar
5) Renminbi
Answer- 2) Shekel
Explanation:
About Israel:
Prime Minister- Benjamin Netanyahu
Capital– Jerusalem
Currency– Israeli Shekel
40. Match the following Subject matters with their Respective Study:
i. Study of Moon a. Helioseismology
ii. Study of Earth b. Cosmology
iii. Study of Sun c. Selenography
iv. Study on Evolution of Universe d. Geology
1) i-c, ii-a, iii-b, i-d
2) i-c, ii-d, iii-b, i-a
3) i-b, ii-d, iii-c, i-a
4) i-b, ii-c, iii-a, i-d
5) i-c, ii-d, iii-a, i-b
Answer- 5) i-c, ii-d, iii-a, i-b
Explanation:
Subject Matter Study
Study of Moon Selenography
Study of Earth Geology
Study of Sun Helioseismology
Study on Evolution of Universe Cosmology
Scientists at the Minnesota Institute for Astrophysics, using the “Gemini Telescope” have discovered a
Galaxy named “Pox 186” to be in a Blown away state, this is the 1st time such a discovery has been
made.
41. Which river forms the downstream of Ganges River in Bangladesh?
1) Padma River
2) Teesta River
3) Jamuna River
4) Feni River
5) Atrai River
Answer- 1) Padma River
Explanation:
Padma River forms the downstream of Ganges River in Bangladesh.
In May 2021, At least 26 people died in an Overcrowded speedboat crash in River Padma.
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42. Lewis Hamilton with the record 98 Formula One Grand Prix wins belong to which country?
1) Spain
2) Brazil
3) United Kingdom
4) Germany
5) Austria
Answer- 3) United Kingdom
Explanation:
Lewis Hamilton with the record 98 Formula One Grand Prix wins belongs to the United Kingdom.
43. Who authored the novel “The Discomfort of Evening”?
1) Marieke Lucas Rijneveld
2) Olga Tokarczuk
3) Anna Burns
4) Margaret Atwood
5) George Saunders
Answer- 1) Marieke Lucas Rijneveld
Explanation:
2020’s International Booker prize was won by Marieke Lucas Rijneveld (Netherlands) for her work ‘The
Discomfort of Evening’.
44. Where is the largest Volcano on Earth, ‘Mauna Loa’ located?
1) Lombok, Indonesia
2) Heard Island, Australia
3) Batangas, Philippines
4) Hawaii, USA
5) Ojika, Japan
Answer- 4) Hawaii, USA
Explanation:
The largest Volcano on Earth, ‘Mauna Loa’ located in Hawaii, USA.
45. Select the Temple which is wrongly matched with its location
1) Dwarkadhish Temple - Gujarat
2) Vaishno Devi Temple - Maharashtra
3) Padmanabhaswamy Temple - Kerala
4) Gomateshwara Temple - Karnataka
5) Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple - Tamil Nadu
Answer- 2) Vaishno Devi Temple - Maharashtra
Explanation:
Vaishno Devi Temple is located in Jammu & Kashmir.
46. Which country honours literary works with the “Sheikh Zayed Book Award”?
1) United Kingdom
2) Saudi Arabia
3) Israel
4) Turkey
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5) United Arab Emirates
Answer- 5) United Arab Emirates
Explanation:
Sheikh Zayed Book Award is given by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) since 2007, for scholarly
literary works on Arab cultural, literary and social life.
Renowned German philosopher Juergen Habermas, turned down the Sheikh Zayed Book Award which
he received under the ‘Cultural Personality of the Year’ category. His decision was due to the ties
between the awarding institute and the political system of UAE.
47. Match the following Books with their Authors:
i. Animal Farm a. Oscar Wilde
ii. The Selfish Giant b. Leo Tolstoy
iii. Oliver Twist c. Charles Dickens
iv. Anna Karenina d. George Orwell
1) i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b
2) i-b, ii-a, iii-c, iv-d
3) i-d, ii-a, iii-c, iv-b
4) i-a, ii-b, iii-c, iv-d
5) i-d, ii-b, iii-c, iv-a
Answer- 3) i-d, ii-a, iii-c, iv-b
Explanation:
Books Authors
Animal Farm George Orwell
The Selfish Giant Oscar Wilde
Oliver Twist Charles Dickens
Anna Karenina Leo Tolstoy
48. Who was the 1st Woman to receive Bharat Ratna Award?
1) Mother Teresa
2) Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit
3) Annie Besant
4) Sarojini Naidu
5) Indira Gandhi
Answer- 5) Indira Gandhi
Explanation:
Indira Gandhi was the 1st woman to receive Bharat Ratna Award in 1971.
49. Where is the headquarters of the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP)?
1) London, UK
2) Florida, USA
3) Paris, France
4) Rotterdam, Netherlands
5) Sydney, Australia
Answer- 1) London, UK
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Explanation:
About Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP):
CEO – Massimo Calvelli
Headquarters – London, United Kingdom.
50. What is the Density of Population (per sq. km) in India as per 2011 census?
1) 943
2) 356
3) 427
4) 991
5) 382
Answer- 5) 382
Explanation:
Density of Population (per sq. km) in India as per 2011 census is 382.
51. Where is the headquarters of Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the governing
body of Formula One racing?
1) Madrid, Spain
2) Rome, Italy
3) Paris, France
4) Vienna, Austria
5) Prague, Czech Republic
Answer- 3) Paris, France
Explanation:
About Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA):
President – Jean Todt
Headquarters – Paris, France
52. With which country’s armed force does Indian Army conduct the bilateral military exercise
“Garuda Shakti”?
1) Sri Lanka
2) Bangladesh
3) Vietnam
4) Indonesia
5) Thailand
Answer- 4) Indonesia
Explanation:
‘Garuda Shakti’ is a bilateral exercise between the Special forces of armies of India & Indonesia.
53. “Coupang” the World’s Fastest Growing Retail company as per “2021 Ranking of Global retail
powerhouses” report belongs to which country?
1) China
2) South Korea
3) Japan
4) Singapore
5) Taiwan
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Answer- 2) South Korea
Explanation:
South Korea’s Coupang is the World’s Fastest-Growing Retailer, as per the “2021 Ranking of Global
retail powerhouses” report.
54. Where is ‘Dahla Dam’ also known as ‘Arghandab Dam’ located?
1) Pakistan
2) Turkey
3) Afghanistan
4) Bangladesh
5) Iran
Answer- 3) Afghanistan
Explanation:
Dahla Dam is the second largest dam of Afghanistan. It is also known as Arghandab Dam, since it is
built across the Arghandab river.
Dahla dam, which serves as a major source of Irrigation & Drinking water, came under the control of
Taliban in May 2021.
55. What is India’s Rank in the UN World Happiness Report 2021?
1) 101
2) 149
3) 108
4) 133
5) 139
Answer- 5) 139
Explanation:
India was ranked 139 out of 149 countries in the list of UN World Happiness Report 2021, which is
topped by Finland.
56. Match the following waterfalls with their respective location:
i. Victoria falls a. Argentina
ii. Niagara falls b. Canada
iii. Angel falls c. Venezuela
iv. Iguazu falls d. Zimbabwe
1) i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b
2) i-b, ii-a, iii-c, iv-d
3) i-d, ii-a, iii-c, iv-b
4) i-a, ii-b, iii-c, iv-d
5) i-d, ii-b, iii-c, iv-a
Answer- 5) i-d, ii-b, iii-c, iv-a
Explanation:
Waterfalls Country
Victoria falls (World’s Largest Falls) Zimbabwe
Niagara falls Canada & USA
Angel falls (World’s Tallest Falls) Venezuela
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Iguazu falls Argentina
57. What is the approximate play time of Indian National Anthem “Jana Gana Mana” in its full
version?
1) 36 sec
2) 52 sec
3) 45 sec
4) 69 sec
5) 72 sec
Answer- 2) 52 sec
Explanation:
The approximate play time of Indian National Anthem “Jana Gana Mana” composed by Rabindranath
Tagore in its full version is 52 seconds.
58. Which Indian origin fruit is popularly known as the “King of Fruits”?
1) Banana
2) Orange
3) Watermelon
4) Jackfruit
5) Mango
Answer- 5) Mango
Explanation:
Mangoes originated in India over 4,000 years ago is popularly known as the “King of Fruits”. Mango is
also the National Fruit of India.
59. Match the following 2020’s Nobel Prize winners with their respective fields:
i. Louise Glück a. Literature
ii. Andrea M. Ghez b. Medicine
iii. Emmanuelle Charpentier c. Chemistry
iv. Michael Houghton d. Physics
1) i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b
2) i-b, ii-a, iii-c, iv-d
3) i-d, ii-a, iii-c, iv-b
4) i-a, ii-b, iii-c, iv-d
5) i-d, ii-b, iii-c, iv-a
Answer- 1) i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b
Explanation:
Personality Field
Louise Glück Literature
Andrea M. Ghez Physics
Emmanuelle Charpentier Chemistry
Michael Houghton Medicine
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60. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Director General of World Trade Organisation (WTO) belongs to
which country?
1) Tanzania
2) Eritrea
3) Angola
4) Nigeria
5) Botswana
Answer- 4) Nigeria
Explanation:
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Director General of World Trade Organisation (WTO) belongs to Nigeria.
61. Who is the longest serving Woman CM of India?
1) Vasundhara Raje
2) Mayawati
3) J. Jayalalithaa
4) Sheila Dixit
5) Mamata Banerjee
Answer- 4) Sheila Dixit
Explanation:
Former CM of Delhi, Sheila Dixit is the longest serving Woman CM of India with 15 years of Service.
With the 2021 Assembly election victory in West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee (with 3rd consecutive term
as CM) becomes the 2nd longest serving Woman Chief Minister of India.
62. What is India’s rank in the World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business report 2020?
1) 49
2) 54
3) 38
4) 76
5) 63
Answer- 5) 63
Explanation:
India is ranked 63rd in the World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business report 2020.
63. Choose the Element that is highly present in the Earth’s Crust
1) Oxygen
2) Iron
3) Silicon
4) Aluminium
5) Nitrogen
Answer- 1) Oxygen
Explanation:
Major Elements present on Earth’s Crust - Oxygen (47%), Silicon (28%), Aluminium (8%), Iron (5%).
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64. Identify the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Qualified athletes who are Wrongly matched with their
sport?
1) Fouaad Mirza - Equestrian
2) Bhavani Devi - Fencing
3) Pranati Nayak - Gymnastics
4) Nethra Kumanan - Shooting
5) Sharath Kamal - Table Tennis
Answer- 4) Nethra Kumanan - Shooting
Explanation:
Athlete Sport
Fouaad Mirza Equestrian
Bhavani Devi (1st Indian Fencer to Qualify for Olympics) Fencing
Pranati Nayak Gymnastics
Nethra Kumanan (1st Indian Woman Sailor to Qualify for Olympics ) Sailing
Sharath Kamal Table Tennis
65. Match the following Autobiography by famous cricketers:
i. Straight from the Heart: An Autobiography a. Kapil Dev
ii. A Century Is Not Enough b. VVS Laxman
iii. The Test of My Life c. Sourav Ganguly
iv. 281 and Beyond d. Yuvraj Singh
1) i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b
2) i-b, ii-a, iii-c, iv-d
3) i-d, ii-a, iii-c, iv-b
4) i-a, ii-c, iii-d, iv-b
5) i-d, ii-b, iii-c, iv-a
Answer- 4) i-a, ii-c, iii-d, iv-b
Explanation:
Autobiography Cricketer
Straight from the Heart: An Autobiography Kapil Dev
A Century Is Not Enough Sourav Ganguly
The Test of My Life Yuvraj Singh
281 and Beyond VVS Laxman
66. Who was the 1st Woman to win a Nobel Prize?
1) Mother Teresa
2) Marie Curie
3) Florence Nightingale
4) Jane Austen
5) Queen Elizabeth II
Answer- 2) Marie Curie
Explanation:
Marie Curie was the 1st woman to win a Nobel Prize, the 1st person to win 2 Nobel Prizes, the only
woman to win in two fields (Physics & Chemistry).
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67. Match the following Palaces in India with their location:
i. Chettinad Palace a. Jammu & Kashmir
ii. Marble Palace b. Kolkata, West Bengal
iii. Aga Khan Palace c. Pune, Maharashtra
iv. Mubarak Mandi Palace d. Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu
1) i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b
2) i-b, ii-a, iii-c, iv-d
3) i-d, ii-a, iii-c, iv-b
4) i-a, ii-c, iii-b, iv-d
5) i-d, ii-b, iii-c, iv-a
Answer- 5) i-d, ii-b, iii-c, iv-a
Explanation:
Palace Location
Chettinad Palace Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu
Marble Palace Kolkata, West Bengal
Aga Khan Palace Pune, Maharashtra
Mubarak Mandi Palace Jammu & Kashmir
68. Match the following countries with their respective Parliament:
i. Japan a. National Diet
ii. Myanmar b. Tsogdu
iii. Israel c. Knesset
iv. Bhutan d. Pyithu Hluttaw
1) i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b
2) i-b, ii-a, iii-c, iv-d
3) i-d, ii-a, iii-c, iv-b
4) i-a, ii-c, iii-b, iv-d
5) i-d, ii-b, iii-c, iv-a
Answer- 1) i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b
Explanation:
Country Parliament
Japan National Diet
Myanmar Pyithu Hluttaw
Israel Knesset
Bhutan Tsogdu
69. Where is Al-Aqsa Mosque located?
1) Mecca
2) Medina
3) Jerusalem
4) Istanbul
5) Karachi
Answer- 3) Jerusalem
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Explanation:
Al-Aqsa Mosque, located in the Old City of Jerusalem, is the 3rd holiest site in Islam, only after Mecca
& Medina.
70. “Ficus benghalensis” is the scientific name of India’s National Tree. Identify the Tree:
1) Sal Tree
2) Banyan Tree
3) Peepal Tree
4) Ashoka Tree
5) Oak Tree
Answer- 2) Banyan Tree
Explanation:
“Ficus Benghalensis” is the scientific name of India’s National Tree, “Banyan Tree”.
71. Which of the following Indian states does not share boundaries with Myanmar?
1) Arunachal Pradesh
2) Mizoram
3) Nagaland
4) Manipur
5) Tripura
Answer- 5) Tripura
Explanation:
Myanmar shares land boundaries with 4 Indian states - Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Nagaland, and
Manipur.
72. Where is the Ramsar Site “Mansar Lake” located?
1) Ladakh
2) Sikkim
3) Uttarakhand
4) Jammu & Kashmir
5) Punjab
Answer- 4) Jammu & Kashmir
Explanation:
Mansar Lake, a famous tourist spot in Jammu & Kashmir was designated as a Ramsar Convention site
in 2005.
73. Which of the following is Wrongly matched?
1) Pania Wildlife Sanctuary - Gujarat
2) Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary - Sikkim
3) Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary - Warangal
4) Binsar wildlife sanctuary - Uttarakhand
5) Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Wildlife Sanctuary – West Bengal
Answer- 5) Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Wildlife Sanctuary – West Bengal
Explanation:
Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Bihar.
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74. When did World War 1 end?
1) 1914
2) 1939
3) 1929
4) 1918
5) 1909
Answer- 4) 1918
Explanation:
World War 1 was officially fought between Central Powers & Allied Powers from 28 July 1914 – 11
November 1918.
75. Annually, Sindhu Darshan Festival is celebrated on the month of ___________ to endorse the
harmony of the holy Sindhu river at ______________.
1) May, Ladakh
2) June, Jammu
3) April, Jammu
4) May, Jammu
5) June, Ladakh
Answer- 5) June, Ladakh
Explanation:
Sindhu Darshan Festival is annually celebrated in the month of June at Leh, Ladakh. The festival is
celebrated to endorse the harmony of the holy Sindhu River (Indus River) which is mentioned in the
vedic literature.
76. Which is India’s largest Hockey Stadium?
1) Bangalore Hockey Stadium
2) Raipur International Hockey Stadium
3) Biju Patnaik Hockey Stadium
4) Birsa Munda Stadium
5) Major Dhyan Chand Hockey Stadium
Answer- 4) Birsa Munda Stadium
Explanation:
Birsa Munda Stadium in Ranchi, Jharkhand is the largest Hockey stadium in India.
77. Where is the Ramsar site, “Loktak Lake” located?
1) Jammu & Kashmir
2) Ladakh
3) Odisha
4) Manipur
5) Assam
Answer- 4) Manipur
Explanation:
Loktak Lake, one of India’s largest Ramsar sites, is located in Manipur.
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78. How many districts are there in the National Capital Territory of Delhi?
1) 9
2) 22
3) 15
4) 6
5) 11
Answer- 5) 11
Explanation:
The National Capital Territory of Delhi has 11 Districts.
79. What are the positions previously held by WHO Chief Scientist Dr Soumya Swaminathan?
A) WHO's Deputy Director-General for Programmes
B) Director General of the Indian Council of Medical Research
C) Secretary to the Government of India for Health Research
1) All A, B & C
2) Only B & C
3) Only A & C
4) Only A & B
5) Only B
Answer- 1) All A, B & C
Explanation:
Dr. Soumya Swaminathan is an Indian paediatrician and clinical scientist, who currently serves as the
Chief Scientist of World Health Organisation (WHO).
Positions previously held by her includes:
i.WHO's Deputy Director-General for Programmes
ii.Director General of the Indian Council of Medical Research
iii.Secretary to the Government of India for Health Research
80. Where do India’s ethnic tribe group, “Dard Tribe” belong to?
1) Ladakh
2) Punjab
3) Uttarakhand
4) Arunachal Pradesh
5) Assam
Answer- 1) Ladakh
Explanation:
Buddhist Dard Tribe who are known for Speaking “Dardi”, a sublanguage of Indo-Arayan language
have been following the ancient Aryan Culture despite facing several challenges over centuries.
Aryan village or Aryan valley is an exotic area in the valleys of kargil and ladakh in the Union Territory
of Ladakh.
81. Which of the following studies is wrongly matched with its field?
1) Carpology - Study of Seeds & Fruits
2) Dendrology - Study of Trees
3) Geoponics - Study of Rainfall
4) Edaphology - Study of Soil
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5) Entomology - Study of Insects
Answer- 3) Geoponics - Study of Rainfall
Explanation:
Study Field
Carpology Study of Seeds & Fruits
Dendrology or Xylology Study of Trees
Edaphology Study of Soil
Entomology Study of Insects
Geoponics Study of Agriculture
Hyetology Study of Rainfall
82. Match the following crops with the leading producer states of India:
i. Rice a. Assam
ii. Sugar Cane b. Uttar Pradesh
iii. Rubber c. Kerala
iv. Tea d. West Bengal
1) i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b
2) i-b, ii-a, iii-c, iv-d
3) i-d, ii-a, iii-c, iv-b
4) i-a, ii-b, iii-c, iv-d
5) i-d, ii-b, iii-c, iv-a
Answer- 5) i-d, ii-b, iii-c, iv-a
Explanation:
Crop Major producer State
Rice West Bengal
Sugar Cane Uttar Pradesh
Rubber Kerala
Tea Assam
83. Which of the following West flowing rivers of India does not drain in the Arabian Sea?
1) Indus
2) Luni
3) Sabarmati
4) Narmada
5) Tapi
Answer- 2) Luni
Explanation:
West Flowing rivers of India:
Draining in Arabian sea - Indus, Narmada, Tapi, Sabarmati and Mahi.
Whereas, Luni & Gaghara rivers drain and disappear in the desert region of Rajasthan without
draining into sea.
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84. Select the correct sequence of East-ward flowing rivers in India from North to South:
1) Damodar - Mahanadi - Godavari - Kambini - Musi
2) Mahanadi - Damodar - Godavari - Kambini - Musi
3) Damodar - Mahanadi - Godavari - Musi - Kambini
4) Mahanadi - Damodar - Godavari - Musi - Kambini
5) Mahanadi - Damodar - Kambini - Godavari - Musi
Answer- 3) Damodar - Mahanadi - Godavari - Musi - Kambini
Explanation:
East-ward flowing rivers in India from North to South: Damodar - Mahanadi - Godavari - Musi -
Kambini
85. Name the International Airport of Delhi
1) Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
2) Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
3) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport
4) Kempegowda International Airport
5) Indira Gandhi International Airport
Answer- 5) Indira Gandhi International Airport
Explanation:
Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport became the World’s 1st Airport to complete 1,000
movements of sustainable taxing of aircraft with TaxiBot.
TaxiBot, is a Semi-robotic aircraft tractor, used to tow an aircraft from the terminal gate to the take-off
point.
86. Identify Kharif Crop from the given options
1) Tobacco
2) Sunflower
3) Paddy
4) Maize
5) Wheat
Answer- 3) Paddy
Explanation:
Due to the shortage of migrant labours, Punjab govt. has decided to bring 1 million hectares of Paddy
cultivation land under the Direct Seeding of Rice (DSR) technique, in the onset of Kharif season(July -
September).
Direct seeding is a method where pre-germinated seeds are directly drilled into the field by a tractor-
powered machine.
Options - Tobacco, Sunflower, Maize, Wheat are all Rabi Crops (October - March)
87. Where is the headquarters of Cairn Energy located?
1) Copenhagen, Denmark
2) Edinburgh, United Kingdom
3) Rotterdam, Netherlands
4) Seattle, United States of America
5) Helsinki, Finland
Answer- 2) Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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Explanation:
Oil & Gas exploration company, Cairn Energy Plc, is headquartered at Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
In May 2021, Cairn Energy Plc initiated a $1.2-billion lawsuit against Air India in a U.S. District Court.
88. Where is the World’s Tallest Monolithic Statue “Gommateshwara Statue” located?
1) Gujarat
2) Bihar
3) Odisha
4) Karnataka
5) Madhya Pradesh
Answer- 4) Karnataka
Explanation:
Gommateshwara statue, the World’s tallest monolithic statue (57-feet) that is carved out of a single
block of granite is located in the Indian state of Karnataka.
89. Which is the largest satellite of the Solar System?
1) Ganymede
2) Moon
3) Titan
4) Phobos
5) Europa
Answer- 1) Ganymede
Explanation:
Ganymede, a satellite of Jupiter, is the largest and most massive of the Solar System's moons.
90. Which of the following awards is also known as “Green Oscar”?
1) Harvey Prize
2) Turing Award
3) World Habitat Award
4) Whitley Award
5) Kyoto Prize
Answer- 4) Whitley Award
Explanation:
Whitley Award, also known as “Green Oscar” is annually distributed to global environment
conservation leaders to recognise their contribution to Nature.
91. How many countries are there in the World’s largest continent - Asia?
1) 39
2) 48
3) 63
4) 54
5) 27
Answer- 2) 48
Explanation:
Asia is the most populous continent in the world. Asia consists of 48 countries and 3 other territories
(Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macao).
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92. Match the following Mountain ranges with their respective Country:
i. Ural Mountains a. South America
ii. Atlas Mountains b. Russia
iii. Andes Mountains c. Africa
iv. Rocky Mountain d. North America
1) i-d, ii-b, iii-a, iv-c
2) i-b, ii-c, iii-a, iv-d
3) i-a, ii-b, iii-d, iv-c
4) i-d, ii-a, iii-c, iv-b
5) i-b, ii-a, iii-d, iv-c
Answer- 2) i-b, ii-c, iii-a, iv-d
Explanation:
Mountain range Location
Ural Mountains Russia
Atlas Mountains Africa
Andes Mountains South America
Rocky Mountain North America
93. In the recent (May’21) conflict between Israel and Palestinian forces, Israel extensively used
its Iron Dome Defence system. What is Iron Dome?
1) Anti-Satellite Weapon System
2) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
3) Radar Guided Torpedoes
4) Supersonic Cruise Missile
5) Anti-Missile Defence System
Answer- 5) Anti-Missile Defence System
Explanation:
Iron Dome is an Anti-Missile Defence System that is used to destroy incoming missiles using radar
guided interceptor missiles. Over 2000 missiles were intercepted by the Iron Dome system in the
ongoing conflict.
94. Name the longest river of United Kingdom:
1) River Severn
2) River Thames
3) Volga River
4) Rhine River
5) Ural River
Answer- 1) River Severn
Explanation:
As a result of conservatory projects in River Severn, one of the rarest fish “Twaite Shad” is set to return
to the river system.
River Severn is the longest river of the United Kingdom.
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95. What gives the rotten egg smell to LPG gas?
1) Hydrogen Sulfide
2) Ethyl Mercaptan
3) Acetylene
4) Chloroprene
5) Dimethyl Sulfide
Answer- 2) Ethyl Mercaptan
Explanation:
LPG gas is basically propane and butane, which are colorless & odorless in natural state. Ethyl
Mercaptan is added to LPG, to give a Rotten egg smell to the gas, as an indication of leakage.
96. What type of reaction takes place in a Catalytic converter?
1) Precipitation reaction
2) Neutralization reaction
3) Decomposition reaction
4) Redox reaction
5) Combustion reaction
Answer- 4) Redox reaction
Explanation:
Catalytic converters use reduction and oxidation (redox) reactions to reduce harmful emissions from
vehicles. They use a reduction catalyst composed of Platinum, Palladium or Rhodium. It helps reduce
nitrogen oxides (NOx) by removing nitrogen atoms from nitrogen oxide molecules (NO and NO2).
97. Which is the only satellite to reach interstellar space leaving the solar system (Heliosphere)?
1) Voyager 1
2) Sputnik 1
3) Explorer 1
4) Galileo
5) Ulysses
Answer- 1) Voyager 1
Explanation:
On 25th August, 2012, NASA’s Voyager 1 became the 1st and only satellite to reach interstellar space
leaving the solar system (Heliosphere).
Voyager 1 spacecraft detected humming sound in interstellar space. Scientists believe that the sound
is caused by the small amounts of gas that is present in space.
98. Which of the following is known as “Jewel in the crown of Kashmir” or “Srinagar’s Jewel”?
1) Amarnath Cave Temple
2) Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden
3) Dal Lake
4) Vaishno Devi Temple
5) Shalimar Bagh Mughal Garden
Answer- 3) Dal Lake
Explanation:
Dal Lake in Srinagar is also known as “Jewel in the crown of Kashmir” or “Srinagar’s Jewel”
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Tariq Ahmad Patloo, a boat owner from J&K has started a floating ambulance service over Dal Lake
for COVID-19 patients. The boat ambulance is equipped with healthcare facilities like PPE kits,
stretchers, wheelchair and many more.
99. Match the following religious texts with their respective religions:
i. Adi Granth a. Judaism
ii. Torah b. Buddhism
iii. Tattvartha Sutra c. Jainism
iv. Tripitaka d. Sikhism
1) i-d, ii-b, iii-a, iv-c
2) i-b, ii-c, iii-a, iv-d
3) i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b
4) i-d, ii-a, iii-c, iv-b
5) i-b, ii-a, iii-c, iv-d
Answer- 4) i-d, ii-a, iii-c, iv-b
Explanation:
Holy Text Religion
Adi Granth Sikhism
Torah Judaism
Tattvartha Sutra Jainism
Tripitaka Buddhism
100. Where is Lake Van located?
1) Turkey
2) Israel
3) Iran
4) Saudi Arabia
5) Afghanistan
Answer- 1) Turkey
Explanation:
In May 2021, A photograph of Turkey’s Lake Van taken from space by an astronaut was crowned the
winner of the Tournament Earth competition conducted by NASA.
101. Shavuot, also known as “Feast of Weeks” is annually celebrated among people of which
religion?
1) Zoroastrianism
2) Buddhism
3) Sikhism
4) Christianity
5) Judaism
Answer- 5) Judaism
Explanation:
Shavuot, also known as “Feast of Weeks” is annually celebrated among people following Judaism.
Jewish people across the globe celebrate the festival by listening to the ten commandments.
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102. In May 2021, BJ Watling, famous wicket keeper-batsman announced retirement from
International Cricket. Which country did he represent in International cricket?
1) Ireland
2) England
3) New Zealand
4) Australia
5) South Africa
Answer- 3) New Zealand
Explanation:
New Zealand wicket keeper-batsman BJ Watling announced retirement from International Cricket in
May 2021. He represented New Zealand in 73 Tests, 28 ODIs and 5 T20Is.
103. Which mountain forms a natural boundary between Asia and Europe?
1) Caucasus Mountains
2) Mount Elbrus
3) Altai Mountains
4) Ural Mountains
5) Hindu Kush
Answer- 4) Ural Mountains
Explanation:
Russia’s Ural Mountain forms a natural boundary between Asia and Europe.
104. In many parts of India, diabetic patients who are affected by Covid-19 were also affected by
the rare disease called “Mucormycosis”. What is Mucormycosis?
1) Viral disease
2) Bacterial disease
3) Protozoan disease
4) Fungal disease
5) Type of Cancer
Answer- 4) Fungal disease
Explanation:
Mucormycosis is a serious but rare type of fungal infection, which is commonly called “Black fungus”.
In May 2021, Black fungus (Mucormycosis) was notified as an epidemic by all the states & UTs of India
105. Match the following states with their respective state animal:
i. Himachal Pradesh a. Red Panda
ii. Meghalaya b. Snow Leopard
iii. Sikkim c. Clouded Leopard
iv. Mizoram d. Himalayan Serow
1) i-d, ii-b, iii-a, iv-c
2) i-b, ii-c, iii-a, iv-d
3) i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b
4) i-d, ii-a, iii-c, iv-b
5) i-b, ii-a, iii-c, iv-d
Answer- 2) i-b, ii-c, iii-a, iv-d
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Explanation:
State Animal
Himachal Pradesh Snow Leopard
Meghalaya Clouded Leopard
Sikkim Red Panda
Mizoram Himalayan Serow
106. The United Nations General Assembly has adopted 2021 as the International Year of
______________________________.
1) Fruits and Vegetables
2) Elimination of Child Labour
3) Creative Economy for Sustainable Development
4) Peace and Trust
5) All the Above
Answer- 5) All the Above
Explanation:
The United Nations General Assembly adopted 2021 as the International Year of
i.Fruits and Vegetables
ii.Elimination of Child Labour
iii.Creative Economy for Sustainable Development
iv.Peace and Trust
107. Where is Pualreng Wildlife Sanctuary located?
1) Jharkhand
2) Sikkim
3) Arunachal Pradesh
4) Chhattisgarh
5) Mizoram
Answer- 5) Mizoram
Explanation:
In Mizoram's Pualreng Wildlife Sanctuary, Zoologists have discovered a rare species of Tree frog called
Doria’s foam-nesting tree frog. The frog can change its shin color and whips up foam to protect its eggs.
108. Match the following Achievement with the respective achievers:
i. First Indian Woman Doctor a. Anandi Gopal Joshi
ii. First Indian Woman to receive Jnanpith Award b. Bhanu Athaiya
iii. First Indian Woman to become Miss World c. Reita Faria
iv. First Indian Women to win Oscar Award d. Ashapoorna Devi
1) i-d, ii-b, iii-a, iv-c
2) i-b, ii-c, iii-a, iv-d
3) i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b
4) i-d, ii-a, iii-c, iv-b
5) i-b, ii-a, iii-c, iv-d
Answer- 3) i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b
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Explanation:
Achievement Personality
First Indian Woman Doctor Anandi Gopal Joshi
First Indian Woman to receive Jnanpith Award Ashapoorna Devi
First Indian Woman to become Miss World Reita Faria
First Indian Women to win Oscar Award Bhanu Athaiya
109. Match the following Military exercises conducted by Indian Army with the respective
Foreign Countries:
i. Surya Kiran a. Maldives
ii. Ekuverin b. Oman
iii. Bold Kurukshetra c. Singapore
iv. Al Nagah d. Nepal
1) i-d, ii-b, iii-a, iv-c
2) i-b, ii-c, iii-a, iv-d
3) i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b
4) i-d, ii-a, iii-c, iv-b
5) i-b, ii-a, iii-c, iv-d
Answer- 4) i-d, ii-a, iii-c, iv-b
Explanation:
Joint Military Exercise Country
Surya Kiran Nepal
Ekuverin Maldives
Bold Kurukshetra Singapore
Al Nagah Oman
110. Where is the Volcanic mountain, Mount Nyiragongo located?
1) Congo
2) Chile
3) Ecuador
4) Peru
5) Tanzania
Answer- 1) Congo
Explanation:
In May 2021, a deadly volcano erupted from Mount Nyiragongo in the Goma city of Democratic
Republic of Congo, killing at least 15 people.
111. Match the following tribes with their respective State/UT:
i. Bonda a. Meghalaya
ii. Irula b. Tamil Nadu
iii. Kashi c. Andaman & Nicobar
iv. Jarawas d. Odisha
1) i-d, ii-b, iii-a, iv-c
2) i-b, ii-c, iii-a, iv-d
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3) i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b
4) i-d, ii-a, iii-c, iv-b
5) i-b, ii-a, iii-c, iv-d
Answer- 1) i-d, ii-b, iii-a, iv-c
Explanation:
Tribe State/UT
Bonda Odisha
Irula Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka
Kashi Meghalaya, Assam, Mizoram
Jarawas Andaman & Nicobar islands
112. Gholvad Sapota, is a GI tagged product of which state?
1) Karnataka
2) West Bengal
3) Tamil Nadu
4) Maharashtra
5) Gujarat
Answer- 4) Maharashtra
Explanation:
Gholvad Sapota is a Geographical Identification (GI) tagged product of Palghar district in Maharashtra.
GI tag is a unique identification given to a product based on its originality to a region. GI tags are given
by World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO)
113. When did Sikkim become a State of the Indian Union?
1) 1991
2) 1975
3) 1983
4) 1956
5) 2001
Answer- 2) 1975
Explanation:
On 16 May 1975, Sikkim became the 22nd state of the Indian Union, and the monarchy was abolished.
114. Match the following Monuments with their builders:
i. Fatehpur Sikri a. Raja Raja Chola
ii. Brihadeeswara Temple b. Akbar
iii. Konarak Sun Temple c. Narasingha Deva I
iv. Charminar d. Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah
1) i-d, ii-b, iii-a, iv-c
2) i-b, ii-c, iii-a, iv-d
3) i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b
4) i-d, ii-a, iii-c, iv-b
5) i-b, ii-a, iii-c, iv-d
Answer- 5) i-b, ii-a, iii-c, iv-d
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Explanation:
Monuments Built by
Fatehpur Sikri Akbar
Brihadeeswara Temple Raja Raja Chola
Konarak Sun Temple Narasingha Deva I
Charminar Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah
115. Match the following mountain passes with their location:
i. Rohtang La a. Sikkim
ii. Jelep La b. Uttarakhand
iii. Karakoram Pass c. Ladakh
iv. Mana Pass d. Himachal Pradesh
1) i-d, ii-b, iii-a, iv-c
2) i-b, ii-c, iii-a, iv-d
3) i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b
4) i-d, ii-a, iii-c, iv-b
5) i-b, ii-a, iii-c, iv-d
Answer- 4) i-d, ii-a, iii-c, iv-b
Explanation:
Mountain Pass Location
Rohtang La Himachal Pradesh (Kullu Valley - Spiti Valley)
Jelep La Sikkim (India-China)
Karakoram Pass Ladakh (India-China)
Mana Pass Uttarakhand (India-China)
116. Which is the brightest star in the night sky?
1) Sirius
2) Beta Centauri
3) Proxima Centauri
4) Vega
5) Alpha Centauri
Answer- 1) Sirius
Explanation:
Sirius, also called Alpha Canis Majoris or the Dog Star, is the brightest star in the night sky.
117. Match the following Indian Research Organisations with their locations:
i. National Institute for MSME a. Karnal, Haryana
ii. Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology b. Hyderabad, Telangana
iii. National Dairy Research Institute c. Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
iv. Botanical Survey of India d. Kolkata, West Bengal
1) i-d, ii-b, iii-a, iv-c
2) i-b, ii-c, iii-a, iv-d
3) i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b
4) i-d, ii-a, iii-c, iv-b
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5) i-b, ii-a, iii-c, iv-d
Answer- 2) i-b, ii-c, iii-a, iv-d
Explanation:
Research Organisation Location
National Institute for MSME Hyderabad, Telangana
Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
National Dairy Research Institute Karnal, Haryana
Botanical Survey of India Kolkata, West Bengal
118. Where is Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve located?
1) Jharkhand
2) Chhattisgarh
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Karnataka
5) Maharashtra
Answer- 5) Maharashtra
Explanation:
Due to the increasing tiger population in Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve, Maharashtra government
has decided to expand the area covered under the tiger reserve to avoid human-tiger conflicts.
119. Who is the only Indian Prime Minister to receive Pakistan’s highest civilian award “Nishan-
e-Pakistan”?
1) Narendra Modi
2) Gulzarilal Nanda
3) Indira Gandhi
4) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
5) Morarji Desai
Answer- 5) Morarji Desai
Explanation:
Morarji Desai is the only Indian Prime Minister to receive Pakistan’s highest civilian award “Nishan-e-
Pakistan” in 1990. Notably, he was also the 1st Indian to receive the award.
120. MPEDA was established as a statutory body under which ministry?
1) Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
2) Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
3) Ministry of Jal Shakti
4) Ministry of Commerce & Industry
5) Ministry of Science and Technology
Answer- 4) Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Explanation:
The Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) is a statutory body that was
established in 1972 under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry for promotion of export of marine
products from India
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121. Where is the headquarters of Wildlife Institute of India (WII) located?
1) Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
2) New Delhi
3) Dehradun, Uttarakhand
4) Kolkata, West Bengal
5) Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Answer- 3) Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Explanation:
Wildlife Institute of India (WII) is headquartered at Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
122. Match the following GI Tagged Products to their state of origin:
i. Sohrai Khovar Painting a. Bihar
ii. Thanjavur Pith Works b. Tamil Nadu
iii. Shahi Litchi c. Maharashtra
iv. Gholvad Sapota d. Jharkhand
1) i-d, ii-b, iii-a, iv-c
2) i-b, ii-c, iii-a, iv-d
3) i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b
4) i-d, ii-a, iii-c, iv-b
5) i-b, ii-a, iii-c, iv-d
Answer- 1) i-d, ii-b, iii-a, iv-c
Explanation:
GI Tagged Products State
Sohrai Khovar Painting Jharkhand
Thanjavur Pith Works Tamil Nadu
Shahi Litchi Bihar
Gholvad Sapota Maharashtra
123. Match the following Health Insurance schemes with their respective state:
i. Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Jan Aarogya Yojana a. West Bengal
ii. YSR Aarogyasri Scheme b. Maharashtra
iii. Swasthya Sathi Health Insurance Scheme c. Andhra Pradesh
iv. Mukhya Mantri Chiranjeevi Swasthya Bima Yojana d. Rajasthan
1) i-d, ii-b, iii-a, iv-c
2) i-b, ii-c, iii-a, iv-d
3) i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b
4) i-d, ii-a, iii-c, iv-b
5) i-b, ii-a, iii-c, iv-d
Answer- 2) i-b, ii-c, iii-a, iv-d
Explanation:
Health Insurance Scheme State
Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Jan Aarogya Yojana Maharashtra
YSR Aarogyasri Scheme Andhra Pradesh
Swasthya Sathi Health Insurance Scheme West Bengal
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Mukhya Mantri Chiranjeevi Swasthya Bima Yojana Rajasthan
124. Where is Galwan Valley located?
1) Sikkim
2) Uttarakhand
3) Jammu & Kashmir
4) Ladakh
5) Arunachal Pradesh
Answer- 4) Ladakh
Explanation:
Galwan Valley is located in the disputed Aksai Chin region between India & China in the Union
Territory of Ladakh.
125. Match the following UN bodies with their respective Headquarters:
i. UN-HABITAT a. Nairobi, Kenya
ii. Food and Agriculture Organization b. Geneva, Switzerland
iii. UNESCO c. Paris, France
iv. International Labour Organization d. Rome, Italy
1) i-d, ii-b, iii-a, iv-c
2) i-b, ii-c, iii-a, iv-d
3) i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b
4) i-d, ii-a, iii-c, iv-b
5) i-b, ii-a, iii-c, iv-d
Answer- 3) i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b
Explanation:
UN Organisation Headquarters
UN-HABITAT Nairobi, Kenya
Food and Agriculture Organization Rome, Italy
UNESCO Paris, France
International Labour Organization Geneva, Switzerland
126. Who was the 1st Indian woman to scale all the Seven highest peaks of the world?
1) Arunima Sinha
2) Premlata Agrawal
3) Santosh Yadav
4) Bachendri Pal
5) Malavath Purna
Answer- 2) Premlata Agrawal
Explanation:
Premlata Agrawal is the first Indian woman to scale the Seven Summits, the seven highest continental
peaks of the world.
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127. __________ shall appoint the Chief Justice of High Courts under the provisions of __________ of the
Constitution of India.
1) Governor, Article 124
2) Chief Justice of India, Article 124
3) Governor, Article 155
4) President of India, Article 223
5) President of India, Article 124
Answer- 4) President of India, Article 223
Explanation:
Under the provisions of Article 223 of the Constitution of India, the President shall appoint the Chief
Justice of High Courts.
128. Match the following Awards with their field:
i. Jnanpith Award a. Highest Peacetime Military Award of India
ii. Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna b. Highest Literary Award of India
iii. Ashoka Chakra c. Highest Sporting Award of India
iv. Param Vir Chakra d. Highest Wartime Military Award of India
1) i-d, ii-b, iii-a, iv-c
2) i-b, ii-c, iii-a, iv-d
3) i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b
4) i-d, ii-a, iii-c, iv-b
5) i-b, ii-a, iii-c, iv-d
Answer- 2) i-b, ii-c, iii-a, iv-d
Explanation:
Awards Field
Jnanpith Award Highest Literary Award of India
Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Highest Sporting Award of India
Ashoka Chakra Highest Peacetime Military Award of India
Param Vir Chakra Highest Wartime Military Award of India
129. Who is the present (as of May’21) Chairman & Managing Director of Oil and Natural Gas
Corporation (ONGC)?
1) Shashi Shanker
2) Gurdeep Singh
3) Subhash Kumar
4) Soma Mondal
5) Shrikant Madhav Vaidya
Answer- 3) Subhash Kumar
Explanation:
ONGC Videsh Limited (OVL) is the international arm of ONGC, has lost the development project of Iran’s
Farzad-B gas field to an Iranian company. The gas rich field was discovered by OVL in 2008.
About ONGC:
Chairman & MD - Subhash Kumar
Established - 1956
Headquarters - New Delhi
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130. Which is the longest river of Odisha?
1) Mahanadi
2) Godavari
3) Koshi
4) Narmada
5) Ganges
Answer- 1) Mahanadi
Explanation:
Fishing ban in the 10 Km stretch of Mahanadi river in Odisha, has increased the population of Gharial,
a crocodile species. Mahanadi is the longest river of Odisha.
i.Gharials are found along the tributaries of Indus, Ganges, Brahmaputra and Mahanadi-Brahmani river
system.
ii.Odisha is the only Indian State to have all three species of crocodiles (Gharial, Mugger and
Saltwater crocodiles) found in the natural environment.
131. Which is the World’s only Floating National Park?
1) Kruger National Park
2) Valley of Flowers National Park
3) Iguazú National Park
4) Keibul Lamjao National Park
5) Pin Valley National Park
Answer- 4) Keibul Lamjao National Park
Explanation:
Keibul Lamjao National Park, the world's only floating wildlife sanctuary, is located at Loktak Lake in
Manipur.
132. Which is the Capital city of Syria?
1) Damascus
2) Beirut
3) Tehran
4) Baghdad
5) Yerevan
Answer- 1) Damascus
Explanation:
About Syria:
President– Bashar al-Assad
Capital– Damascus
Currency– Syrian pound
133. Pick the 2019-Lok Sabha constituency of Union Women & Child Development Minister,
Smriti Irani:
1) Hassan, Karnataka
2) Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
3) Ranchi, Jharkhand
4) Nashik, Maharashtra
5) Amethi, Uttar Pradesh
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Answer- 5) Amethi, Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
Amethi, Uttar Pradesh is the 2019-Lok Sabha constituency of Union Women & Child Development
Minister, Smriti Irani.
134. Match the following positions in Govt. of India with the current incharge (as of May’21) of
the job:
i. Defence Secretary a. Harsh Vardhan Shringla
ii. Foreign Secretary b. Ajay Kumar
iii. Finance Secretary c. T.V.Somanathan
iv. Economic Affairs Secretary d. Ajay Seth
1) i-d, ii-b, iii-a, iv-c
2) i-b, ii-c, iii-a, iv-d
3) i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b
4) i-d, ii-a, iii-c, iv-b
5) i-b, ii-a, iii-c, iv-d
Answer- 5) i-b, ii-a, iii-c, iv-d
Explanation:
Position Held by
Defence Secretary Ajay Kumar
Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla
Finance Secretary T.V.Somanathan
Economic Affairs Secretary Ajay Seth
135. Select the Wrongly matched UNESCO protected Biosphere Reserve site:
1) Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve - Tamil Nadu
2) Kanchenjunga Biosphere Reserve - Sikkim
3) Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve - Madhya Pradesh
4) Nokrek Biosphere Reserve - Meghalaya
5) Similipal Biosphere Reserve - Rajasthan
Answer- 5) Similipal Biosphere Reserve - Rajasthan
Explanation:
Similipal Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO designated Biosphere reserve, is located in Odisha.
136. Where is the headquarters of the International Astronomical Union (IAU) located?
1) Washington DC, USA
2) London, United Kingdom
3) Zurich, Switzerland
4) Paris, France
5) Vienna, Austria
Answer- 4) Paris, France
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Explanation:
About International Astronomical Union (IAU):
President – Ewine van Dishoeck
Founded – 1919
Headquarters – Paris, France
137. Match the following Trophy with their respective sport:
i. Sultan Azlan Shah Cup a. Badminton
ii. Rovers Cup b. Hockey
iii. Thomas Cup c. Football
iv. Deodhar Trophy d. Cricket
1) i-d, ii-b, iii-a, iv-c
2) i-b, ii-c, iii-a, iv-d
3) i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b
4) i-d, ii-a, iii-c, iv-b
5) i-b, ii-a, iii-c, iv-d
Answer- 2) i-b, ii-c, iii-a, iv-d
Explanation:
Tournament Sport
Sultan Azlan Shah Cup Hockey
Rovers Cup Football
Thomas Cup Badminton
Deodhar Trophy Cricket
138. The disputed Mekedatu dam is constructed across which river?
1) Cauvery
2) Mahanadi
3) Krishna
4) Godavari
5) Narmada
Answer- 1) Cauvery
Explanation:
In May 2021, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) set-up a review committee to report on the alleged
violation of norms in the construction of a reservoir across the Cauvery river at Mekedatu in
Karnataka.
Cauvery river has a water sharing dispute between the states of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry
(UT).
139. Who authored the book, “Nehru, Tibet and China”?
1) Dalai Lama
2) Shashi Tharoor
3) Avtar Singh Bhasin
4) Penpa Tsering
5) Amitabh Mattoo
Answer- 3) Avtar Singh Bhasin
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Explanation:
Avtar Singh Bhasin authored his new book titled, “Nehru, Tibet and China”
140. Where is Govind Pashu Vihar National Park located?
1) Sikkim
2) Ladakh
3) Himachal Pradesh
4) Uttarakhand
5) Jammu & Kashmir
Answer- 4) Uttarakhand
Explanation:
Uttarakhand High court has warned the state government for forcing Van Gujjar community to live in
an open area, after being denied entry into Govind Pashu Vihar National Park. The high court stated
that the “Right to life & personal liberty” under Article 21 of the community is violated by
Uttarakhand State govt.
Van Gujjars are nomadic buffalo-herders living at the foothills of Himalayan states like Jammu and
Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
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Table of Contents
NATIONAL AFFAIRS ........................................................................................................................................................ 4
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS ........................................................................................................................................... 39
GOVT SCHEMES ............................................................................................................................................................. 44
VISITS ............................................................................................................................................................................. 54
BANKING AND FINANCE .............................................................................................................................................. 55
ECONOMY AND BUSINESS ............................................................................................................................................ 87
MoUs AND AGREEMENTS ............................................................................................................................................. 94
APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS ...................................................................................................................... 104
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS .................................................................................................................................. 124
SUMMITS, CONFERENCES .......................................................................................................................................... 132
COMMITTEE AND MEETING ...................................................................................................................................... 138
INDEX ........................................................................................................................................................................... 144
ACQUISITION AND MERGERS .................................................................................................................................... 160
DEFENCE ...................................................................................................................................................................... 166
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ..................................................................................................................................... 171
SPORTS ......................................................................................................................................................................... 179
BOOKS AND AUTHORS................................................................................................................................................ 189
OBITUARY .................................................................................................................................................................... 193
IMPORTANT DAYS ...................................................................................................................................................... 200
ENVIRONMENT ........................................................................................................................................................... 216
APP and WEB PORTAL ................................................................................................................................................ 220
CURRENT STATIC BANKING ...................................................................................................................................... 226
CA STATIC GK .............................................................................................................................................................. 235
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NATIONAL AFFAIRS
1. Which organisation introduced the World’s 1st Nano Urea Liquid for farmers?
1) Krishak Bharati Cooperative Ltd
2) Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd
3) National Fertilizers Ltd
4) Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Ltd
5) Madras Fertilizers Ltd
Answer- 4) Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Ltd
Explanation:
Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) has introduced the World’s 1st Nano Urea
Liquid for farmers during its 50th annual general body virtual meeting.
i.Scientists have developed indigenous Nano Urea Liquid at Nano Biotechnology Research Centre,
Kalol, Gujarat.
ii.It will reduce the excessive use of urea application in the soil and will make the crops stronger,
healthier and protect them from lodging effects.
2. Which state govt. recently (in May’21) introduced the concept of Guardian Ministers?
1) Telangana
2) Gujarat
3) Rajasthan
4) Sikkim
5) Assam
Answer- 5) Assam
Explanation:
The Government of Assam has introduced the system of Guardian Minister. According to this System,
13 ministers will be responsible for the implementation of the government’s policy decision,
Administrative reforms and other welfare schemes for the public in the district.
i.Each Minister would be assigned two to three districts in the state.
3. In May 2021, the Defence Ministry gave approval for the ‘Second Positive Indigenisation List’.
Identify the points that are correctly related to India’s Indigenisation in Defence sector:
A) India Targets to attain Rs. 35,000 crores worth Defence Exports by 2025
B) In the Second List, a total of 101 items like Helicopters, Submarines were included for
indegenous manufacturing
C) At present, India exports Cheetal helicopters to Afghanistan, Dhruv Helicopters to Nepal
1) Only B & C
2) All A, B & C
3) Only C
4) Only A & C
5) Only A
Answer- 4) Only A & C
Explanation:
On 31st May 2021, Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh approved the ‘Second Positive Indigenisation List’
comprising 108 items Helicopters, Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) systems.
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i.India has set a Defence Exports Target of Rs. 35,000 Crores by 2025.
ii.India’s defence exports stand at nearly Rs. 11,000 crores in 2018-19.
iii.Some of India’s Defence Exports- Cheetal helicopters to Afghanistan, Dhruv Helicopters and
bulletproof jackets to Nepal, OPVs to Mauritius
4. A total of ______ clusters were selected under the Horticulture Cluster Development Programme
(CDP) with ______________ as the implementing body.
1) 101; Department of Agriculture, Co-operation and Farmers Welfare
2) 53; National Horticulture Board
3) 53; Department of Agriculture, Co-operation and Farmers Welfare
4) 101; Department of Agricultural Research and Education
5) 101; National Horticulture Board
Answer- 2) 53; National Horticulture Board
Explanation:
Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar virtually launched the
Horticulture Cluster Development Programme (CDP).
i.Initially, the programme will be implemented in a pilot phase in 12 horticulture clusters out of the
total 53 clusters selected for the programme.
ii.CDP will be implemented by the National Horticulture Board (NHB)
About National Horticulture Board (NHB):
Establishment – April 1984
Headquarters – Gurugram, Haryana
5. Research Designs & Standards Organization (RDSO) became the 1st Indian organisation to be
recognised as a Standard Developing Organisation (SDO).
What are the points that are correctly related to the above statement?
A) SDO recognition is a part of “One District One Product” mission of India to have a standardised
product for each district in India, matching with Global standards
B) Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) is the Implementing agency of the SDO
recognition program
C) SDO recognition is valid for a period of 3-years
1) Only B & C
2) Only C
3) Only A & C
4) Only A
5) Only A & B
Answer- 2) Only C
Explanation:
Research Designs & Standards Organization (RDSO) became the 1st Indian Institution to be
recognised as a Standard Developing Organization (SDO), under Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) SDO
Recognition Scheme. SDO recognition is a key part of India’s “One Nation One Standard” mission.
i.SDO recognition is approved for one institution per sector, which maintains Global Best Standards as
per the World Trade Organisations (WTO)-TBT “Code of Good Practice”
ii.Implementing Agency – Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)
iii.SDO recognition is valid for a period of 3-years
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6. In June 2021, a series of moves were taken to formalise the operating mechanism of OTT
players. What are the points that are correctly related to the initiatives?
A) National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) set-up the Digital Publishers Content Grievances
Council (DPCGC) for ensuring compliance guideline of OTT players
B) Indian Broadcasting Foundation (IBF) formed, 7-member self-regulatory body Digital Media
Content Regulatory Council (DMCRC)
C) Former Supreme Court Judge Justice Vikramjit Sen, will Chair the DMCRC
1) Only A & C
2) Only C
3) Only B & C
4) All A, B & C
5) Only A & B
Answer- 3) Only B & C
Explanation:
i.Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) announced that it is setting up the Digital Publishers
Content Grievances Council (DPCGC).
• It will help ensure compliance with the latest guidelines for Over-The-Top (OTT) players.
ii.Indian Broadcasting Foundation (IBF) formed, 7-member self-regulatory body Digital Media Content
Regulatory Council (DMCRC). The Council is Chaired by the former Supreme Court Judge Vikramjit
Sen.
iii.IBF is set to be renamed as Indian Broadcasting and Digital Foundation (IBDF). IBF is the apex
body of broadcasters and OTT operators.
7. Which State government passed an Act (in May’21) to formally recover money from protestors
under its “Recovery of Damage to Property Act”?
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Himachal Pradesh
3) Uttarakhand
4) Bihar
5) Haryana
Answer- 5) Haryana
Explanation:
In May 2021, Haryana Governor Satyadev Narayan Arya gave approval to the “The Haryana Recovery
of Damages to Property Act”. This act will enable the state government to recover money from the
protestors who cause damage to the State’s Public & Private properties.
8. In June 2021, India retargeted its _______ ethanol-blending with petrol to __________.
1) 10%; 2023
2) 20%; 2025
3) 15%; 2023
4) 20%; 2023
5) 15%; 2025
Answer- 4) 20%; 2023
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Explanation:
To reduce India’s dependence on costly oil imports, the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoPNG)
has brought forward the target year for achieving 20% ethanol-blending with petrol by 2 years from
2025 to April 2023.
i.Most of the ethanol requirement in India will be produced from sugarcane industries
ii.Ethanol Blending will reduce the emission of carbon dioxide (CO2), carbon monoxide (CO) and
hydrocarbons (HC)
9. Identify the points that are correct with respect to the June 2021 Cabinet Approvals:
A) Cabinet approved the Model Tenancy Act to address the issue of homelessness in India
B) Member countries of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) will share their best practices
in the field of Mass Media
C) Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) was signed between India, Argentina, Japan & Maldives
towards Sustainable Urban Development
1) Only A & B
2) Only B & C
3) Only C
4) Only A & C
5) Only B
Answer- 1) Only A & B
Explanation:
Union Cabinet on June 2, 2021 approved the following,
i.Cabinet Approves the Model Tenancy Act.
• It will enable creation of adequate rental housing stock for all the income groups thereby
addressing the issue of homelessness. By addressing the high number of vacant residential units in
India.
ii.Cabinet Signed & Ratified Agreement on “Cooperation in the field of Mass Media” between all the
Member States of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).
iii.MoC between India & Japan in the field of sustainable urban development
iv.MoU between India and Argentina in the field of Mineral Resources
v.MoU between India and Maldives in the field of sustainable urban development
10. The Goa government announced the formation of a new Think Tank called Goa Institution for
Future Transformation (GIFT). Who will be the Chairman of GIFT?
1) Chief Minister of Goa
2) Governor of Goa
3) Chief Secretariat of Goa
4) Chief Justice of Bombay High Court
5) Finance Minister of Goa
Answer- 1) Chief Minister of Goa
Explanation:
Goa government notified the formation of Goa Institution for Future Transformation (GIFT), a state
planning body modelled on the lines of the Centre’s NITI Aayog to ready the state for challenges ahead.
The Chairman of GIFT will be the Chief Minister(CM) of Goa (Current CM – Dr. Pramod Sawant).
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11. In June 2021, the Defence Acquisition Council gave approval for the construction of
Submarines & modernisation of Indian Army’s defence equipment.
Identify the points that are correctly related to the approvals made.
A) 6 Conventional Submarines with Air Independent Propulsion System will be indigenously
developed under Project P75(I) will be constructed
B) Air Independent Propulsion System will reduce the frequency of Oxygen needed in the engine
during deep-sea operations
C) Under Project 75 (I), AIP technology are being developed by DRDO
1) Only A & B
2) All A, B & C
3) Only B & C
4) Only A
5) Only A & C
Answer- 2) All A, B & C
Explanation:
Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) approved the construction of 6 Conventional Submarines under
Strategic Partnership (SP) Model at a cost of Rs. 43,000 crores and allocated Project 75 (I) for
modernisation of Indian Army’s Air Defence Guns and Ammunition.
i.6 Conventional Submarines with state-of-art Air Independent Propulsion System will be
indigenously developed under Project P75(I) through SP Model.
ii.The Air Independent Propulsion System will reduce the frequency of Oxygen needed in the engine,
making the submarine eligible for deep-sea operations.
iii.For the 1st time, Indian companies are planning to manufacture Air Defence Guns and Ammunition
of Indian army
iv.Under Project 75 (I), AIP technology are being developed by DRDO
12. Which Indian company (in June’21) partnered with CEO Water Mandate to improve water
security and work on Sustainable Development Goals?
1) NTPC Limited
2) Indian Oil Corporation Limited
3) Steel Authority of India
4) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
5) Coal India
Answer- 1) NTPC Limited
Explanation:
NTPC Limited joined the CEO Water Mandate to mobilize business leaders on water security and
sanitation as part of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).
The CEO Water Mandate is a UN Global Compact initiative that mobilizes business leaders on water,
sanitation, to attain SDGs.
13. On 5th June, the World Environment Day, PM Modi virtually addressed the event organised
by the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoPNG) and launched a series of Initiatives.
Identify the point that was Wrongly related to initiatives:
A) PM released the ‘Road Map for ethanol blending in India 2020-2025’ report prepared by NITI
Aayog and MoPNG
B) On Pilot basis, 3 E-100 dispensation stations were inaugurated in Kevadia, Gujarat
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C) India’s 1st Electric Vehicle (EV) city is planned to be set-up at Pune, Maharashtra
1) Only A & C
2) Only B & C
3) Only B
4) Only C
5) Only A
Answer- 2) Only B & C
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the World Environment Day event virtually on June 5, 2021,
jointly organized by the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas(MoPNG).
i.PM released the ‘Road Map for ethanol blending in India 2020-2025’ report prepared by NITI Aayog
and MoPNG
ii.PM launched a pilot project of E-100 dispensing stations at 3 locations in Pune (Maharashtra) for
the production and distribution of ethanol across India.
• E-100 fuel contains 100% ethanol.
iii.The PM stated about the plans underway to develop India’s 1st electric vehicle(EV) city at
Kevadia, Gujarat.
14. Which state government launched the “Knowledge Economy Mission” during its revised
budget for 2021-22, that includes Rs 20,000 crores as 2nd COVID-19 revival package?
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Kerala
3) Karnataka
4) Telangana
5) Andhra Pradesh
Answer- 2) Kerala
Explanation:
Kerala Finance Minister K N Balagopal presented the Revised Budget for the FY 2021-22. The budget
includes INR 20, 000 Crore – 2nd COVID-19 revival package & an allocation of INR 1,000 Crore for free
distribution of vaccines for all above 18 years.
During the budget, the minister also announced the launch of the Knowledge Economy Mission to
provide employment to educated and support ‘knowledge workers’.
15. What are the points that are correctly related to the Rs 24,000 crore investment made by
IOCL in June 2021?
A) IOCL signed MoU with Gujarat & Telangana government to establish 6 new projects at various
IOCL refineries in the states
B) India’s 1st Hydrogen Dispensing Facility for Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEV) will be set-up at
the IOCL refinery in Koyali, Vadodara district, Gujarat
C) IOCL launched India’s 1st Remote Monitoring & Operation Centre for Tracking of Refinery Gas
Turbines across all its refineries in Hyderabad, Telangana.
1) Only B & C
2) Only A
3) Only A & B
4) Only C
5) Only A & C
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Answer- 1) Only B & C
Explanation:
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) signed an MoU with Gujarat Government to invest around INR 24,
000 Crore in 6 projects at its Gujarat Refinery in Koyali, Vadodara district, Gujarat.
i.Setting up of a Petrochemical and LuPech Project, and Acrylics/Oxo Alcohol Project
ii.Setting up of India’s 1st Hydrogen Dispensing Facility for Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEV). It aims
to fuel Hydrogen 75 buses of GSRTC (Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation) running between
Vadodara and Kevadia/Sabarmati Ashram.
iii.Previously, IOCL launched India’s 1st Remote Monitoring & Operation Centre for Tracking of
Refinery Gas Turbines across all its refineries in Hyderabad, Telangana.
16. In June 2021, __________________ set up India’s 1st international maritime services cluster at GIFT
City in ____________.
1) National Maritime Board; Ahmedabad
2) Gujarat Maritime Board; Vadodara
3) National Maritime Board; Vadodara
4) Gujarat Maritime Board; Ahmedabad
5) Gujarat Maritime Board; Surat
Answer- 4) Gujarat Maritime Board; Ahmedabad
Explanation:
Gujarat Maritime Board set up India’s 1st international maritime services cluster at GIFT City
(Gujarat International Finance Tec-City), in Ahmedabad, Gujarat to enhance competitiveness and self-
sufficiency of India in the maritime sector and provide a one-stop solution for the entire maritime
group.
i.The state of the art campus of Gujarat Maritime University is also coming up at GIFT City.
17. The e-book “20 Reforms in 2020” lists out the major reforms, innovations & digital
transformation that took place in 2020 in which Ministry?
1) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
2) Ministry of Defence
3) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
4) Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
5) Ministry of Education
Answer- 2) Ministry of Defence
Explanation:
Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh released ‘20 Reforms in 2020’, an Ebook which highlights the major
reforms of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) in 2020. The ebook provides an overview of the reforms of
MoD to modernise the Armed Forces through policy changes, innovation and digital transformation.
About Ministry of Defence(MoD):
Union Minister– Raj Nath Singh (Constituency- Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh)
Minister of State– Shripad Yesso Naik (Constituency- North Goa, Goa)
18. Where is the recently (in June’21) inaugurated “Indus Best Mega Food Park” located?
1) Indore, Madhya Pradesh
2) Ahmedabad, Gujarat
3) Raipur, Chhattisgarh
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4) Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
5) Dispur, Assam
Answer- 3) Raipur, Chhattisgarh
Explanation:
Narendra Singh Tomar, Union Minister for Food Processing Industries virtually inaugurated the Indus
Best Mega Food Park in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. The food park was developed under the Pradhan
Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana to support reducing wastage of agricultural produce and ensure value
addition.
19. Which organisation (in June’21) virtually hosted Asia’s 1st workshop on International
Memory Studies?
1) IISc Bangalore
2) IIM Raipur
3) NIT Trichy
4) IIM Ahmedabad
5) IIT Madras
Answer- 5) IIT Madras
Explanation:
IIT Madras hosted Asia’s 1st workshop on International Memory Studies virtually. The workshop
precedes the official launch of the Indian Network for Memory Studies(INMS).
20. ____________ partnered with NITI Aayog to launch ‘Surakshit Hum Surakshit Tum Abhiyaanin’ in
_______ Aspirational Districts to provide home-care support to COVID-19 patients.
1) Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; 101
2) Piramal Foundation; 112
3) Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; 223
4) Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; 158
5) Piramal Foundation; 208
Answer- 2) Piramal Foundation; 112
Explanation:
NITI Aayog and Piramal Foundation have launched ‘Surakshit Hum Surakshit Tum Abhiyaanin’ in
112 Aspirational Districts to help district administrations to provide home-care support to COVID-19
patients who are asymptomatic or have mild symptoms.
21. In June 2021, the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change launched a 2-month
awareness campaign on Single-Use Plastic (SUP) & India Plastic Challenge – Hackathon 2021.
What are the points that are correctly related to SUP in India?
A) FICCI will be the Industry partner for the awareness campaign.
B) Indian Government target to phase-out SUP by 2022
C) SUP with thickness less than 100 microns are banned in India
1) All A, B & C
2) Only B & C
3) Only C
4) Only A & B
5) Only A & C
Answer- 4) Only A & B
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Explanation:
On Occasion of the World Oceans Day (June 8), Union Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate
Change Prakash Javadekar launched a 2-month Awareness Campaign on Single-Use Plastic (SUP) & India
Plastic Challenge – Hackathon 2021.
i.In 2019, Government of India had set a target of phasing-out SUP in India by 2022.
ii.UNEP & GIZ India will be the knowledge partners, while FICCI will be the Industry partner for the
awareness campaign.
In 2019, Indian government announced a ban on 6 daily use plastic items with thickness less than 50
microns.
22. Which organisation prepared the e-book, “20 Medicinal Plants for 2021 for Covid-19 care”
that was launched by the Ministry of AYUSH in June 2021?
1) All India Institute of Ayurveda
2) National Medicinal Plants Board
3) National Institute of Ayurveda
4) Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences
5) Central Council for Indian Medicine
Answer- 2) National Medicinal Plants Board
Explanation:
Kiren Rijiju, Minister of State for Ayush, released the e-book titled “20 Medicinal Plants for 2021 for
Covid-19 care” to highlight the importance of medicinal plants and their therapeutic properties. The
ebook was prepared by the National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB).
23. Which is the 1st Indian state to provide NFC based Electronic Identity Cards (eIDs) to
government employees & also the 1st state to launch Digi-Locker Facility for Farmers?
1) Punjab
2) Maharashtra
3) Assam
4) Haryana
5) Gujarat
Answer- 1) Punjab
Explanation:
Punjab Government becomes the 1st state in India to initiate the usage of Electronic Identity Cards
(eIDs) equipped with Near Field Communication (NFC) technology for Government officers and
employees through Punjab Mandi Board.
i.Punjab becomes 1st State to launch Digi-Locker Facility for Farmers
24. What are the points that are correctly related to the initiatives in the (June’21) Cabinet
approvals?
A) Government approved the allocation of 5 MHz spectrum for National Highways Authority of
India (NHAI) FASTag payment system
B) Department of Fertilizers extends the applicability of New Investment Policy (NIP)-2012 to
Ramagundam Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited (RFCL)
C) MSP announced for Kharif Crops for 2021-22, with Sesamum having the highest absolute
increase in MSP
1) Only A & C
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2) All A, B & C
3) Only C
4) Only A & B
5) Only B & C
Answer- 5) Only B & C
Explanation:
On June 9, 2021 The Union Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi granted approval to
several new initiatives.
i.Allotment of 5 MHz Spectrum in 700 MHz frequency band to Indian Railways (IR) to enhance public
safety and security services at stations and in trains.
• In this spectrum, IR plans to provide LTE based Mobile Train Radio Communication on its route
& enable IoT based remote asset monitoring of coaches.
ii.Department of Fertilizers extends the applicability of New Investment Policy (NIP)-2012 to
Ramagundam Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited (RFCL).
iii.Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for Kharif Crops for marketing season 2021-22
• The highest absolute increase in MSP, recommended for Sesamum (INR 452 per quintal).
25. Power Grid Corporation of India, commissioned India’s 1st Voltage Source Convertor (VSC)
based High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) System between which states?
1) Maharashtra - Karnataka
2) Madhya Pradesh - Telangana
3) Kerala - Tamil Nadu
4) Punjab - Rajasthan
5) Bihar - Uttar Pradesh
Answer- 3) Kerala - Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) fully commissioned Monopole-I of the ± 320 kV, 2000 MW,
Pugalur (Tamil Nadu) – Thrissur (Kerala) Voltage Source Convertor (VSC) based High Voltage Direct
Current (HVDC) System. It is India’s 1st VSC based HVDC electricity transmission system.
26. Name the company that collaborated with CBSE to introduce Coding and Data Science courses
to classes 6 to 12 students.
1) Microsoft
2) Google
3) Facebook
4) IBM
5) Wipro
Answer- 1) Microsoft
Explanation:
As mentioned in New Education policy 2020, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has
collaborated with Microsoft to introduce Coding and Data Science in schools for classes 6 to 12.
27. Which State/UT launched the ‘Jahan Vote, Wahan Vaccination’ campaign to vaccinate people
above 45 within 4 weeks?
1) Chandigarh
2) Maharashtra
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3) Delhi
4) Pondicherry
5) Goa
Answer- 3) Delhi
Explanation:
Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal launched the government’s Covid-19 mass vaccination campaign
‘Jahan Vote, Wahan Vaccination’ to vaccinate people above 45 in 4 weeks.
28. In June 2021, ___________________ released an Overview of India’s Export Growth of Agriculture,
Organic & Tea during FY 2020-21, where ___________ witnessed the highest ever export level of USD
4 billion.
1) Directorate General of Foreign Trade; Tea
2) Department of Commerce; Spices
3) Directorate General of Foreign Trade; Spices
4) NITI Aayog; Tea
5) Department of Commerce; Tea
Answer- 2) Department of Commerce; Spices
Explanation:
Overview of India’s Export Growth of Agriculture, Organic & Tea during FY 2020-21, released by Dr
Anup Wadhawan, Secretary, Department of Commerce, Government of India
i.During 2020-21, export of spices touched the highest ever level of around USD 4 billion during 2020-
21.
ii.India tea exports in 2020-21 fell in respect of both volume and value.
29. Identify the points that are correctly related to the recent Rs. 40,700 crore investment in
Swachh Bharat Mission Gramin (SBM-G) Phase 2:
A) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, invested the amount to support around 2,000 villages
to achieve Solid and Liquid Waste Management
B) Of the total investment, Rs. 4,100 Crore will be spent through convergence with Mahatma
Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme
C) SBM was launched in 2015, with SBM-Urban & SBM-Gramin being monitored by the Ministry of
Housing and Urban Affairs
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & C
3) Only A & B
4) Only B & C
5) Only B
Answer- 5) Only B
Explanation:
The Ministry of Jal Shakti under Swachh Bharat Mission Gramin (SBM-G) Phase 2 is set to support
around 2 lakh villages to achieve Solid and Liquid Waste Management (SLWM) arrangements through
an investment of INR 40,700 Crore during the FY 2021-22.
i.Of this amount INR 4,100 Crore will be spent through convergence with Mahatma Gandhi National
Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS)
ii.SBMwas launched by the Government of India in 2014, with
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• SBM-Gramin, monitored by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Ministry of Jal
Shakti.
• SBM-Urban, overseen by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
30. Which organisation established Koita Centre for Digital Health (KCDH), a 1st of its kind
Digital Health & Wellness Center?
1) IIT Madras
2) IIT Bombay
3) IISc Bangalore
4) NIT Raipur
5) NIT Trichy
Answer- 2) IIT Bombay
Explanation:
IIT Bombay established the Koita Centre for Digital Health (KCDH), India’s first of its kind Center for
Digital Health with the contribution from the Koita Foundation.
31. In June 2021, India released a commemorative postage stamp to mark its 70th anniversary of
diplomatic relations with which country?
1) Russia
2) Mauritius
3) Sweden
4) Turkey
5) Germany
Answer- 5) Germany
Explanation:
Foreign Secretary Harsh V Shringla released a commemorative postage stamp to mark the 70th
anniversary of Indo-German diplomatic relations.
About Germany:
Capital: Berlin
Currency: Euro
Prime Minister: Angela Merkel
32. What are the points that are correctly related to the ‘Aspirational Districts Programme: An
Appraisal’ report?
A) The report released by UNDP appreciates India’s Aspirational Districts Programme (ADP) as
‘a very successful model of local area development’
B) ADP was launched in 2018 for improving the Human Development standards of Indian
citizens
C) A total of 250 Aspirational districts with poor socio-economic indicators are identified by
Ministry of Panchayati Raj
1) All A, B & C
2) Only B & C
3) Only C
4) Only A & C
5) Only A & B
Answer- 5) Only A & B
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Explanation:
The Independent appraisal report ‘Aspirational Districts Programme: An Appraisal’ released by
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) India, has appreciated India’s Aspirational Districts
Programme (ADP) as ‘a very successful model of local area development’ and stated that it can be a
best practice for other parts of the world, where regional disparities in development status exist.
i.Main Factor behind Success was Monitoring of real-time data, convergence across government
programmes and schemes
ii.The programme was launched in 2018 to raise the Human Development standards of Indian citizens
iii.A total of 117 Aspirational districts with poor socio-economic indicators are identified by NITI
Aayog
33. How many Indian Start-ups were selected (as of June’21) for the Technology Transfer
projects under India-Russia Joint Technology Assessment and Accelerate Commercialization
Program?
1) 5
2) 6
3) 9
4) 7
5) 3
Answer- 5) 3
Explanation:
Three Indian Science & Technology (S&T)-led Start-ups have been selected to undertake joint R&D and
technology transfer projects under the India-Russia Joint Technology Assessment and Accelerate
Commercialization Program.
3 Start-ups - Prantae Solutions, Jayon Implants & Ananya Technologies
34. In June 2021, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways approved the appointment of
Project Management Consultancy for __________ project, which is to be built at a cost of Rs 700
crores.
1) Mussoorie Tunnel
2) Karbude Tunnel
3) Rapuru Tunnel
4) Atal Tunnel
5) Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee Tunnel
Answer- 1) Mussoorie Tunnel
Explanation:
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) approved the appointment of the Project
Management Consultancy(PMC) for the proposed 2.74 kilometres long Mussoorie Tunnel project which
will be built on the National Highway(NH) 707A with a budget of Rs 700 crore.
35. In June 2021, Defence Ministry gave approval for Rs 498.8 crore budget to support
Innovations through Defence Excellence-Defence Innovation Organisation (iDEX-DIO).
What are the points that are correctly related to the initiatives by the Defence Ministry?
A) The fund will be allocated to carry out research under iDEX-DIO by nearly 300 Indian Start-
ups for the next 5-years
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B) iDEX initiative was launched in April 2018 to achieve self-reliance in Defence and Aerospace
sector
C) Ministry also approved the declassification of War records within 25-years of the completion
of war
1) All A, B & C
2) Only B & C
3) Only A
4) Only C
5) Only A & C
Answer- 1) All A, B & C
Explanation:
Defence Ministry approved INR 498.8 Crore budgetary support to Innovations for Defence Excellence-
Defence Innovation Organisation (iDEX-DIO) for the next 5 years for boosting Defence Innovation in
India.
i.Through this budgetary support, financial grants will be provided to nearly 300 start-ups/MSMEs to
carry out Research and development.
ii.The iDEX initiative was launched by the Prime Minister in April 2018 to achieve self-reliance in
Defence and Aerospace.
iii.Rajnath Singh gave approval to a policy on declassification of military history, mandating war records
to be declassified within 25 years of completion of the war.
36. What are the points that are correctly related to the FAME-India scheme and the changes
made to it in June 2021?
A) Under FAME II, all components of electric three-wheelers & electric buses will be
manufactured by Hindustan Motors
B) FAME – India scheme was launched to promote hybrid/electric technology in transportation &
reduce dependency on fossil fuel
C) FAME Phase II was launched in 2020 with an outlay of Rs 18,100 crore for a period of 5-years
until 31st March 2025
1) All A, B & C
2) Only B & C
3) Only B
4) Only C
5) Only A & B
Answer- 3) Only B
Explanation:
The Ministry of heavy industries and public enterprises(MoHI&PE) made partial modifications over the
“FAME India Phase II” scheme, which began on 1 April 2019.
i.Change - To bring down the cost of electric 3 Wheelers, all components of electric three-wheelers &
electric buses will be manufactured by the state run Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL)
ii.FAME – India [Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles in India] to
promote hybrid/electric technology in transportation so as to reduce dependency on fossil fuel
iii.The phase II of FAME began in 2019 with an outlay of Rs. 10,000 Crore for a period of 3 years up to
31 March 2022. But, Only 5%, is spent out of the Rs 10,000 crore till March 2021
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37. Who are all covered under the Central Athlete Injury Management System (CAIMS)?
1) Athletes who represent India in Tokyo Olympics
2) Students who are selected to participate in Khelo India games
3) Athletes who represented India in any International sporting events
4) Athletes expected to participate in Olympics in 2024 & beyond
5) Students who are expected to participate in Khelo India games in 2022 & beyond
Answer- 4) Athletes expected to participate in Olympics in 2024 & beyond
Explanation:
In June 2021, the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, launched a 1st-of-its-kind Centralised Athlete injury
management system called Central Athlete Injury Management System (CAIMS). Under CAIMS, Medical
and rehabilitation support will be provided at the athlete’s Geographical location within India.
i.Coverage - Athletes who are part of the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) development group
expected to participate in Olympic games in 2024 and beyond
38. Where is ISRO conducting a 1st of its kind initiative to implement satellite imaging &
mapping for developmental projects?
1) Line of Control, Jammu & Kashmir
2) North Eastern States of India
3) Andaman & Nicobar Island
4) Line of Actual Control, Ladakh
5) Western Coastal states of India
Answer- 2) North Eastern States of India
Explanation:
ISRO will assist development projects in the North Eastern (NE) states by offering optimum utilisation
of satellite imaging and other space technology for the accomplishment of targets. It is the 1st of a kind
in India, where ISRO is involved in an institutionalised involvement of ISRO in mapping and sharing of
data for developmental projects.
39. Which organisation partnered (in June’21) with the Telangana government to implement the
“Medicines from the Sky” project on pilot basis?
1) Google
2) Microsoft
3) ISRO
4) DRDO
5) Flipkart
Answer- 5) Flipkart
Explanation:
Flipkart partnered with Telangana Government to implement the “Medicines from the Sky” project on
pilot basis in the state, to supply COVID-19 vaccines & emergency medical supplies to the rural
inaccessible areas using Drones.
40. Where is NHPC building the 130.1 MW Dagmara Hydro-electric project?
1) Kosi River, Bihar
2) Kaveri River, Karnataka
3) Tapi River, Gujarat
4) Betwa River, Madhya Pradesh
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5) Godavari River, Telangana
Answer- 1) Kosi River, Bihar
Explanation:
NHPC signed an MoU with Bihar State Hydroelectric Power Corporation (BSHPC) for the
implementation of 130.1-megawatt (MW) Dagmara Hydro-Electricity project (HEP) on river Kosi in
Supaul district of Bihar.
About NHPC:
Establishment– 1975
CMD– Abhay Kumar Singh
Headquarter– Faridabad, Haryana
41. Which state annually celebrates the 3-day long “Raja Praba” festival (in June) marking the
arrival of monsoon season?
1) Karnataka
2) Assam
3) Odisha
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Uttar Pradesh
Answer- 3) Odisha
Explanation:
A 3-day long annual festival welcoming the agricultural year in Odisha namely ‘Raja Parba’ aka
‘Mithuna Sankranti’ is being celebrated in the state from June 14, 2021 to June 16, 2021. This
celebration marks the end of summer season and the arrival of the monsoon making the soil ready for
cultivation and productivity.
About Odisha:
Chief Minister– Naveen Patnaik
Capital– Bhubaneswar (Temple City of India)
Governor– Ganeshi Lal
42. In June 2021, the 44th Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council made temporary changes to GST
rates of various items as COVID-19 relief till 30th September 2021
Identify the points that are correctly related to the GST Council’s outcome:
A) Tocilizumab and Amphotericin B drugs that are used in Treating Black Fungus are exempted
from GST
B) GST rate on Vaccines & various medical items like - Ventilators, Covid Testing Kits, Hand
Sanitizer etc were brought down to 5%
C) An 8-member Ministers committee headed by Himanta Biswa Sarma, was appointed to
examine GST concession on Covid-19 essential
1) Only A & C
2) Only B
3) Only B & C
4) All A, B & C
5) Only A & B
Answer- 5) Only A & B
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Explanation:
The 44th Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council met virtually under the Chairship of Union Finance &
Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. The Council has reduced the GST rates on the specified
items that are being used in COVID-19 relief and management till September 30, 2021.
i.The drugs Tocilizumab and Amphotericin B, which are used to treat mucormycosis — black fungus
is exempted from GST
ii.GST rate on Vaccines & various medical items like - Oxygen Concentrator, Ventilators, Covid Testing
Kits, Hand Sanitizer etc were brought down to 5%
iii.An 8-member Ministers committee headed by Conrad Sangma, Chief Minister of Meghalaya, will
examine GST concession on a range of Covid-19 essential
43. _____________ built 2 Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Road Safety & Tunnels, Bridges construction
at _____________, which was inaugurated by Rajnath Singh in June 2021
1) Border Roads Organisation; Ladakh
2) National Highways Authority of India; Mumbai
3) National Highways Authority of India; New Delhi
4) Border Roads Organisation; Dehradun
5) Border Roads Organisation; New Delhi
Answer- 5) Border Roads Organisation; New Delhi
Explanation:
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated two centres of excellence(CoE) established by the Border
Roads Organisation (BRO) at Seema Sadak Bhawan in New Delhi.
The 2 CoE’s are,
• The Centre of Excellence for Road Safety and Awareness (CoERSA)
• The Centre of Excellence for Roads, Bridges, Air Fields and Tunnels (CoERBAT)
44. Name the program under which Indian government established a National Consortium of
Oxygen
1) India Medical Oxygen
2) Bharat Oxygen
3) COVID - O2 Escalation Scheme
4) Medical Oxygen Escalation
5) Project O2 for India
Answer- 5) Project O2 for India
Explanation:
The Government of India launched the “Project O2 for India” to increase the ability of India to meet the
increasing demand of medical oxygen by instituting a National Consortium of Oxygen and hospital
beds following the 2nd wave of COVID-19.
45. Which state launched “Revv Up”, an accelerator program to empower Artificial Intelligence
startups?
1) Telangana
2) Assam
3) Maharashtra
4) Gujarat
5) Karnataka
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Answer- 1) Telangana
Explanation:
Telangana Artificial Intelligence Mission (T-AIM) launched an accelerator programme named ‘Revv
Up’ to empower Artificial Intelligence (AI) startups.
i.T-AIM was launched by the Telangana government as a part of its ‘2020 Year of AI initiative’
46. Which state government during its Budget presentation for FY 2021-22 announced a loss of
Rs 900 crores due to pandemic hit - Tourism sector?
1) Uttarakhand
2) Himachal Pradesh
3) Assam
4) Goa
5) Sikkim
Answer- 5) Sikkim
Explanation:
Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang who also holds the Finance Portfolio presented a INR
9852.85 crore budget for the FY 2021-22
Tourism is one of the key sectors of Sikkim, it has been hit very hard due to the Pandemic. It has
suffered losses of around INR 900 crore, due to which Sikkim’s GDP decreased by more than INR 2200
crore.
47. What are the points that are correctly related to the June 2021 initiatives made by the
Ministry of Tribal Affairs?
A) A new program called ‘Sankalp Se Siddhi-Mission Van Dhan’ was launched to work in Tribal
development programs in convergence with various Ministries
B) New Headquarters for National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) was established in
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
C) 7 new Tribal India outlets were inaugurated, with Sarnath outlet being established in
collaboration with the Ministry of Culture
1) Only A & C
2) Only B
3) All A, B & C
4) Only C
5) Only B & C
Answer- 1) Only A & C
Explanation:
The Union Minister for Tribal Affairs launched the Tribal Livelihoods Initiative ‘Sankalp Se Siddhi-
Mission Van Dhan’.
i.Through this scheme, TRIFED aims to launch various tribal development programs in convergence
with other Ministries in Mission Mode.
ii.TRIFED’s new head office was inaugurated at NSIC (National Small Industries Corporation) Complex,
New Delhi.
iii.The Ministry also inaugurated 7 Tribes India outlets – 2 in Jagdalpur, 3 in Ranchi, 1 in Jamshedpur
and 1 at Sarnath (heritage site). It will showcase tribal products from all over India. With this, the total
number of Tribes India outlets increased to 141.
iv.Sarnath outlet was established in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture
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48. In June 2021, Employees’ State Insurance Corporation(ESIC) extended its health insurance
coverage. Who can avail the benefits through the latest inclusion?
1) Freelancers & Self-employed workers
2) Ambulance drivers in Government Hospitals
3) Contract Workers in Municipal corporations
4) Labourer employed in MSME sector
5) Migrant workers in Construction sector
Answer- 3) Contract Workers in Municipal corporations
Explanation:
Employees’ State Insurance Corporation(ESIC) under the Ministry of Labour & Employment (MoLE) is
set to extend its health insurance cover to all the casual and contractual workers at municipal
corporations and councils.
49. Which state government launched the COVID-19 awareness campaign - ‘Yuva Shakti Corona
Mukti Abhiyan’?
1) Rajasthan
2) Uttarakhand
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Assam
5) Madhya Pradesh
Answer- 5) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
The Government of Madhya Pradesh has launched ‘Yuva Shakti Corona Mukti Abhiyan’ to create
awareness among people on covid-19 pandemic.
i.Yuva Shakti Corona Mukti Abhiyan means “free from corona with the help of youth power campaign”.
50. In June 2021, the Union cabinet approved the restructuring of 41 factories of Ordnance
Factory Board (OFB) into ________ Defence PSUs.
1) 3
2) 11
3) 5
4) 13
5) 7
Answer- 5) 7
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet approved a plan for the restructuring of the 246-year old Ordnance Factory Board
(OFB) which has 41 factories, into 7 fully government owned corporate entities on the lines of
Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSU). This will improve autonomy, accountability and efficiency
of the companies
51. What are the points that are correctly related to the Cabinet Approvals made in June 2021?
A) Cabinet approved ‘Deep Ocean Mission’ under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and
Climate Change to support India’s Blue Economy initiative
B) Deep Ocean Mission has 6 Major Components, including - Development of Technologies for
Deep Sea Mining
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C) Cabinet approved the Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for Phosphatic & Potassic (P&K)
Fertilisers for 2021-22
1) Only A & B
2) Only B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 3) Only B & C
Explanation:
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi accorded
approvals to the proposals of Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) & Department of Fertilizers.
i.The ‘Deep Ocean Mission’ of MoES will be a mission mode project to support the Blue Economy
Initiatives of Government of India.
ii.Deep Ocean Mission will have 6 Major Components, including - Development of Technologies for
Deep Sea Mining, and Manned Submersible
iii.Proposal of the Department of Fertilizers for Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for Phosphatic &
Potassic (P&K) Fertilisers for the year 2021-22.
52. In June 2021, TRAI amended the Interconnection Regulations, 2017 to include additional
compliances. What is/are the sectors covered under the new compliance norms?
1) OTT Platforms
2) Broadcasting & Cable sector
3) Internet Service Providers
4) Only 1 & 3
5) Only 1 & 2
Answer- 2) Broadcasting & Cable sector
Explanation:
The Interconnection Regulations, 2017 has been amended by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India
(TRAI) by incorporating Telecommunication (Broadcasting and Cable) Services Interconnection
(Addressable Systems)
i.This new addition provides a framework for technical compliance of conditional access system (CAS)
and subscriber management system (SMS) for the broadcasting and cable sector
53. Which organisation developed 2-new programs - ROSHANEE and UNNATEE, that lists sector
wise action plans to address the issue of Climate Change & CO2 emission?
1) Bureau of Energy Efficiency
2) Central Electricity Authority
3) Power Grid Corporation of India
4) Central Power Research Institute
5) Power Finance Corporation
Answer- 1) Bureau of Energy Efficiency
Explanation:
Government announced the setting up of a committee for implementation of a roadmap on energy
efficiency and low carbon technologies. It was stated during a high-level meeting held by the Ministry of
Power to review the progress of energy efficiency programs and preparedness for Climate Change
Actions.
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Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) developed two programs namely ROSHANEE and UNNATEE,
which lay down Sector wise action plan to address Climate change and CO2 emissions for the period
2021-2030
54. In June 2021, PM Narendra Modi launched a Training programme called ‘Customized Crash
Course programme for COVID-19 Frontline Workers’. The program was launched as a component
of which government sponsored scheme?
1) Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana
2) Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana
3) Pradhan Mantri YUVA Yojana
4) Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana
5) Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan
Answer- 4) Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana
Explanation:
PM Narendra Modi virtually launched ‘Customized Crash Course programme for COVID-19
Frontline Workers’. Under the training programme about 1 lakh youth will be trained under in the next
2-3 months.
i.The programme is a component of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana 3.0 (PMKVY 3.0) of
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE).
55. In June 2021, the Information & Broadcasting Ministry notified the Cable Television
Networks (Amendment) Rules, 2021.
What are the points that are correctly related to the notified amendment and the Cable TV
networks in India?
A) The amendment proposes Government to recognise Self-regulating bodies of TV Channels
B) All TV Channels in India shall comply with the ‘Programming & Advertising Code’ of the Cable
Television Network Rules
C) A “TV Channel Selector Web Portal” was launched by Central Board of Film Certification to
provide channel subscription related details
1) All A, B & C
2) Only B & C
3) Only A & C
4) Only B
5) Only A & B
Answer- 5) Only A & B
Explanation:
The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (I&B Ministry) notified the Cable Television Networks
(Amendment) Rules, 2021 (CTN ‘Amendment’ Rules 2021).
i.Self-regulating bodies of the TV Channels will be recognized by the Government, after registration with
the Central Government.
ii.Currently there are over 900 television channels in India which comply with the ‘Programming &
Advertising Code’ laid down under the Cable Television Network Rules.
iii.The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) launched a TV Channel Selector Web Portal to
provide channel subscription & related details to customers
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56. In June 2021, the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways introduced PUC Certificates on the
_____________ of Vehicles, it has also Targets to reduce deaths in Road accidents upto 50% by
___________.
1) Speed Control; 2030
2) Emission Standards; 2030
3) Speed Control; 2024
4) Emission Standards; 2024
5) Speed Control; 2028
Answer- 4) Emission Standards; 2024
Explanation:
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) introduced common PUC (Pollution Under Control)
certificate format for all vehicles pan-India
i.PUC Certificate is issued by the government on the emission standards of the vehicle.
ii.MoRTH also sets a target to reduce road accident deaths by 50% by 2024.
57. In June 2021, _________________________________ launched the updated version of “Desertification
and Land Degradation Atlas of India”, to visualize India’s progress in achieving Land Degradation
Neutrality by _________
1) Ministry of Earth Sciences; 2025
2) Ministry of Earth Sciences; 2030
3) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change; 2025
4) Ministry of Science and Technology; 2025
5) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change; 2030
Answer- 5) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change; 2030
Explanation:
Babul Supriyo, Minister of State for Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC)
released the latest version of “Desertification and Land Degradation Atlas of India” on the virtual
event organised on the account of Desertification and Drought Day (17 June).
i.India targets to achieve Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN) and restoration of 26 Million ha of
degraded land by 2030
58. Name the Ministry that extended the validity of Entrepreneurs Memorandum (EM) Part-II
and Udyog Aadhaar Memorandums (UAMs) till 31st December 2021
1) Ministry of MSME
2) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
3) Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises
4) Ministry of Corporate Affairs
5) Ministry of Finance
Answer- 1) Ministry of MSME
Explanation:
In order to curb the situation of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) amid Covid-19 hardships,
the Ministry of MSME extended the validity of Entrepreneurs Memorandum (EM) Part-II and Udyog
Aadhaar Memorandums (UAMs) on June 17, 2021, from March 31, 2021 to December 31, 2021.
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59. In June 2021, the Ministry of Home Affairs launched the national helpline 155260 for Fraud
Reporting and Management. The helpline is dedicated to receive complaints on which fraudulent
activity?
1) Money laundering
2) Cryptocurrencies & Terror financing
3) Fake Pharmaceutical & Healthcare products
4) Financial Cyber fraud
5) Tax Evasion frauds
Answer- 4) Financial Cyber fraud
Explanation:
The Ministry of Home (MHA) operationalised the national helpline 155260 and reporting platform via
Citizen Financial Cyber Fraud Reporting and Management System for preventing financial loss of
individuals due to cyber fraud.
60. In June 2021, _________________ released “General Elections 2019 India – An Atlas”, which consists
of statistical analysis of ______ General Election that was held in 2019.
1) NITI Aagyo; 15th
2) Election Commission; 21st
3) NITI Aagyo; 21st
4) Election Commission; 17th
5) NITI Aagyo; 17th
Answer- 4) Election Commission; 17th
Explanation:
Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra along with Election Commissioners Rajiv Kumar and Anup
Chandra Pandey released the “General Elections 2019 India – An Atlas”, which consists of data and
statistical figures of 17th General Elections held in 2019.
i.The Atlas was published by the Election Commission of India(ECI).
61. Name the country that jointly launched a Hydrogen Task Force with India (in June’21) for
deployment of Hydrogen energy technologies to reduce industrial pollutants.
1) Denmark
2) Canada
3) United States
4) Belgium
5) Netherlands
Answer- 3) United States
Explanation:
The United States Department of Energy (DoE), the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE),
Government of India, and the US India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) jointly launched the US-
India Hydrogen Task Force, under the US-India Strategic Energy Partnership (SEP).
i.Maithani, Adviser to MNRE will lead the Task Force as the Indian Co-Chair
ii.This will help in rapid development & deployment of hydrogen energy technologies and decarbonizing
of highly-polluting industrial sectors
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62. Identify the Bill from the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways that recently (in June’21)
got approved by the Union Cabinet
1) The Marine Aids to Navigation Bill, 2021
2) Policy Guidelines for Land Management Bill, 2021
3) The Inland Vessels Bill, 2021
4) Major Ports Authority (MPA) Bill, 2021
5) Enterprise Business System (EBS) Bill, 2021
Answer- 3) The Inland Vessels Bill, 2021
Explanation:
Minister of State (I/C) for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Mansukh Mandaviya stated that the Union
Cabinet has approved the Inland Vessels Bill, 2021. The Bill aims to streamline vessels/ships which
run on the 4,000 Kilometres of operational Inland Waterways in India.
63. India spent over 2,300 crores in 2020 on Treating Oral Cancer patients, as per the 1st of its
kind study on ‘Cost of illness analysis of Oral Cancer’. The study was conducted by which
organisation?
1) Adyar Cancer Institute
2) Christian Medical College
3) National Tuberculosis Institute
4) Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital & Research Centre
5) Tata Memorial Centre
Answer- 5) Tata Memorial Centre
Explanation:
According to the 1st of its kind study on the ‘Cost of illness analysis of Oral Cancer’ conducted by Tata
Memorial Centre, India has spent ~ INR 2, 386 crores in 2020 on Oral Cancer Treatment paid for by
insurance schemes, government and private sector, spending out of pocket payments and charitable
donations or a combination of all.
64. Which organisation launched “Indian Certification of Medical Devices 13485 PLUS scheme
(ICMED 13485 PLUS)” the upgraded version of 2016’s ICMED scheme?
1) Bureau of Indian Standards
2) Indian Council of Medical Research
3) International Organization for Standardization
4) Quality Council of India
5) Confederation of Indian Industry
Answer- 4) Quality Council of India
Explanation:
Quality Council of India (QCI), virtually launched the ‘Indian Certification of Medical Devices 13485
PLUS scheme (ICMED 13485 PLUS)’ for undertaking verification of the quality, safety and
effectiveness of medical devices in India. It is an upgraded version of the ICMED Scheme launched in
2016 for certification of medical devices.
i.ICMED Plus is the 1st scheme in the world in which Quality Management Systems along with Product
Certification Standards are integrated with regulatory requirements.
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65. Identify the points that are correctly related to the India Business Process Outsourcing
Promotion (IBPS) Scheme & its outcomes:
A) Tamil Nadu is the largest employment generator under the IBPS scheme
B) Visakhapatnam is set to become the 1st of its kind software product development city in India
with the establishment of Centre of Excellence on Industry 4.0
C) IBPS scheme was launched in 2014 under Digital India Programme to promote IT/ITES
industry across India, providing incentives upto 50%
1) All A, B, & C
2) Only B & C
3) Only A
4) Only A & C
5) Only A & B
Answer- 2) Only B & C
Explanation:
Andhra Pradesh has generated the highest employment in India under the IBPS Scheme (India
Business Process Outsourcing Promotion Scheme) by creating 12, 234 new jobs. Tamil Nadu came 2nd
by creating 9, 401 jobs.
i.Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh received the distinction for providing employment to a large
number of youth under the IBPS scheme.
ii.Visakhapatnam is also set to become the 1st of its kind software product development city in India,
after the launch of Centre of Excellence (CoE) on Industry 4.0 by STPI.
iii.IBPS scheme was launched in 2014 under Digital India Programme to promote IT/ITES industry
across India, providing incentives upto 50% of expenditure incurred on BPO/ITES operations.
66. Which organisation partnered with National High-Speed Rail Corporation Ltd. to formulate
the World’s 1st Green Rating System for High-Speed Rails (HSR)?
1) Indian Green Building Council
2) Rocky Mountain Institute
3) The Energy and Resources Institute
4) Quality Council of India
5) World Green Building Council
Answer- 1) Indian Green Building Council
Explanation:
National High-Speed Rail Corporation Ltd.(NHSRCL) collaborated with Indian Green Building Council
(IGBC) to formulate World’s 1st Green Rating System for High-Speed Rails (HSR).
i.NHSRCL is a special purpose vehicle that executes India’s 1st Bullet train project between
Ahmedabad and Mumbai.
67. Name the Ministry that launched “JaanHaiToJahaanHai” campaign to spread awareness on
COVID vaccination in rural areas of India
1) Ministry of Tribal Affairs
2) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
3) Ministry of Rural Development
4) Ministry of Women and Child Development
5) Minister for Minority Affairs
Answer- 5) Minister for Minority Affairs
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Explanation:
Ministry for Minority Affairs launched a nationwide “JaanHaiToJahaanHai” campaign to create
awareness about corona vaccination in rural and remote areas of India
68. What is the target year set by Indian government to establish 10,000 Pradhan Mantri
Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras(PMBJKs)?
1) 2022
2) 2030
3) 2024
4) 2028
5) 2026
Answer- 3) 2024
Explanation:
The government of India has set a target to increase the number of Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya
Janaushadhi Kendras(PMBJKs) to 10000 by March 2024.
i.The PMBJK aims to support the public to get access to quality generic medicine at affordable prices.
69. Where were the 3 Center of Excellence on Mango, Pomegranate & Vegetables recently (in
June’21) inaugurated as a part of Indo-Israel Agricultural Project (IIAP)?
1) Karnataka
2) Assam
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Rajasthan
5) Punjab
Answer- 1) Karnataka
Explanation:
As a part of Indo-Israel Agricultural Project (IIAP), the Government of India (GoI) and the state
Government of Karnataka jointly inaugurated three centres of excellence (CoEs) in Karnataka viz. COE
Kolar for Mango, COE Bagalkote for Pomegranate and COE Dharwad for Vegetables.
70. Which company signed a contract (in June’21) with the Ministry of Defence for indigenously
developing 2-Pollution Control Vessels for Indian Coast Guards?
1) Cochin Shipyard
2) Mishra Dhatu Nigam
3) Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers
4) Goa Shipyard
5) Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders
Answer- 4) Goa Shipyard
Explanation:
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a contract with Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL) for the construction of 2
Pollution Control Vessels (PCVs) for Indian Coast Guard (ICG) at a cost of about INR 583 crore. The
ships will be indigenously designed, developed and built by GSL.
i.At present, ICG has 3 PCVs in its fleet at Mumbai, Visakhapatnam, and Porbandar
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71. In June 2021, India along with __________ & Japan entered into a Trilateral partnership to
establish stability & global order in the Indo-Pacific region.
1) Australia
2) Italy
3) France
4) USA
5) Belgium
Answer- 2) Italy
Explanation:
India, Italy & Japan launched a Trilateral partnership to establish stability and a govern-based global
order based on approval of all in the Indo-Pacific region. The focus areas of the European strategy are
similar to India’s own vision of the Indo-Pacific.
About Italy:
Prime Minister – Mario Draghi
Capital – Rome
About Japan:
Prime Minister – Yoshihide Suga
Capital – Tokyo
72. Which country will host the 9th Asian Ministerial Energy Roundtable (AMER9) of
the International Energy Forum (IEF) in 2022?
1) India
2) UAE
3) Saudi Arabia
4) Qatar
5) Switzerland
Answer- 1) India
Explanation:
India agreed to host the 9th Asian Ministerial Energy Roundtable (AMER9) 2022 after a virtual meeting
between International Energy Forum (IEF) Secretary-General Joseph McMonigle and India’s Oil Minister
Dharmendra Pradhan.
About IEF:
Headquarters: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Establishment: 1991
73. In June 2021, Department of Biotechnology (DBT) issued a Special Call to Farmers of
_______________________ for its Biotech-KISAN programme.
1) Punjab-Haryana Region
2) Western Ghats Region
3) North-Eastern Region
4) Deccan Plateau Region
5) Indo-Gangetic Region
Answer- 3) North-Eastern Region
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Explanation:
The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) under the Ministry of Science and Technology has issued a
Special Call to Farmers of North East Region (NER) under its Mission Programme ‘Biotech-Krishi
Innovation Science Application Network (Biotech-KISAN)’.
74. Where did Tata Motors & Tata Power jointly inaugurate India’s largest Solar Carport?
1) Ahmedabad, Gujarat
2) New Delhi
3) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
4) Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
5) Pune, Maharashtra
Answer- 5) Pune, Maharashtra
Explanation:
Tata Motors and Tata Power jointly inaugurated India’s largest grid-synchronized, behind-the-meter
solar carport at the Tata Motors car plant in Chikhali, Pune, Maharashtra.
75. Identify the points that are correctly related to the Cabinet approvals made in June 2021:
A) 10 kg Free of cost food grains provided under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana is
extended till October 2021
B) Central Railside Warehouse Company Limited (CRWC), a Mini-Ratna company, will be merged
with Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC)
C) India and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines are set to sign an MoU for Exchange of
Information and Assistance in Tax Collection
1) Only A & C
2) Only B
3) Only A & B
4) Only C
5) Only B & C
Answer- 5) Only B & C
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi granted approval to several initiatives.
i.The cabinet approved the allocation of additional food grains, Under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan
Anna Yojana (PM-GKAY), each person will get 5 kg of food grains per month for free of cost, for another
5 months i.e July to November, 2021.
ii.Approved the Merger of Central Railside Warehouse Company Limited (CRWC), a Mini-Ratna
company, with Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC)
iii.Approved the agreement signed between India and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines for Exchange
of Information and Assistance in Tax Collection
76. Name the organisation that partnered (in June’21) with National Skill Development
Corporation to launch ‘Digital Skill Champions Programme’
1) Microsoft
2) Google
3) WhatsApp
4) IBM
5) Amazon
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Answer- 3) WhatsApp
Explanation:
WhatsApp & National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) launched its ‘Digital Skill Champions
Programme’. The programme aims to train Indian youth on digital skills to make them employable and
more productive in their work environment.
2 broad areas of collaborations
• WhatsApp Digital Skills Academy
• Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendra (PMKK) & WhatsApp Business App Training sessions
77. In June 2021, the Environment Ministry constituted a “Coastal Zone Management Authority”
to protect & improve the quality of coastal environment of which state?
1) Karnataka
2) Gujarat
3) Tamil Nadu
4) Odisha
5) Maharashtra
Answer- 1) Karnataka
Explanation:
In June 2021, the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change notified about the
constitution of the ‘Karnataka Coastal Zone Management Authority’ to protect and improve the
quality of the state’s coastal environment.
i.The authority is a 15-member body and it is headed by the Additional Chief Secretary, State
Department of Forest, Ecology and Environment, Bengaluru.
78. Identify the Organisation that partnered with the Ministry of Tribal Affairs (in June’21) to
conduct ‘NISHTHA’ programme in Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs) across India?
1) National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)
2) All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
3) National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE)
4) Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
5) Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
Answer- 1) National Council of Educational Research and Training
Explanation:
Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) partnered with National Council of Educational Research and Training
(NCERT) for conducting capacity building programme ‘NISHTHA-National initiative for School Heads’
and Teachers’ Holistic Advancement’, across 350 functional Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs)
in India.
79. Which state government partnered (in June’21) with the United Nations World Food
Programme (UN WFP) to improve nutrition security in the state?
1) Odisha
2) Karnataka
3) Bihar
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Rajasthan
Answer- 1) Odisha
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Explanation:
In June 2021, the government of Odisha and the United Nations World Food Programme (UN WFP)
made a partnership to improve the household food and nutritional security in Odisha by strengthening
the livelihood initiatives and working with thousands of state-supported Women’s Self-Help Groups
(WSHGs).
80. In June 2021, Food Processing Industry were included into the Production Linked Incentives
(PLI) Scheme at a cost of _____________, during the 3rd edition of the Northern Region Food
Processing Summit 2021 that was virtually organised by ________________.
1) Rs 15,000 Crores; Confederation of Indian Industry
2) Rs 11,000 Crores; Food Corporation of India
3) Rs 15,000 Crores; Food Corporation of India
4) Rs 11,000 Crores; Confederation of Indian Industry
5) Rs 7,000 Crores; Confederation of Indian Industry
Answer - 4) Rs 11,000 Crores; Confederation of Indian Industry
Explanation:
The 3rd edition of the Northern Region Food Processing Summit 2021 was virtually organized by the
Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). It was addressed by Union Minister Narendra Singh Tomar,
Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI)
i.Government has launched a new production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for the food processing
industry, under which Rs 11,000 crore
ii.CII was established in 1895
81. _________ became India’s 1st Rabies-Free State, eliminating the instance of the Rabies viral
infection caused by _________ bite.
1) Uttarakhand; Aedes Mosquito
2) Kerala; Aedes Mosquito
3) Kerala; Dog
4) Goa; Dog
5) Goa; Aedes Mosquito
Answer- 4) Goa; Dog
Explanation:
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announced that Goa became the First Rabies-Free State in India as
it has not reported a single rabies case in the last three years.
i.Rabies is a viral infection caused by Dog bite, that affects the Central Nervous System of the human
body.
About Goa:
Capital- Panaji
Governor- Bhagat Singh Koshyari
Chief Minister- Pramod Sawant
82. In June 2021, PM Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated with the participants of Toycathon
2021. Which Ministry organized the Toy Hackathon “Toycathon 2021”?
1) Ministry of Education
2) Ministry of Science & Technology
3) Ministry of Finance
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4) Ministry of Tribal Affairs
5) Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Answer- 1) Ministry of Education
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually interacted with the participants of the Toy Hackathon –
‘Toycathon 2021’, the 1st of its kind initiative in India launched in January 2021, aims to crowd-source
innovative toys and games ideas based on India’s culture, civilization, history, mythology and ethos.
Toycathon is an inter-ministerial challenge organized by the Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell
83. How many states were surveyed (as of June’21) by the environment ministry in the 1st of its
kind forest survey that used LiDAR technology?
1) 6
2) 14
3) 8
4) 12
5) 10
Answer- 5) 10
Explanation:
Prakash Javadekar virtually released the Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) of Light Detection and
Ranging (LiDAR) based survey of forest areas for 10 states. The survey is the 1st of its kind in India
which uses LiDAR technology to map forest resources, thereby eliminating human-animal conflicts.
• 10 states - Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur,
Nagaland, and Tripura
84. Where was the 2-day long Hemis Festival celebrated in June 2021?
1) Ladakh
2) Sikkim
3) Himachal Pradesh
4) Uttarakhand
5) Arunachal Pradesh
Answer- 1) Ladakh
Explanation:
The two days grand Hemis festival was celebrated by the people of Ladakh and the Tibetian community
on 20th and 21st of June 2021. It is celebrated at the sweeping courtyard of Hemis monastery, Ladakh. It
is believed to be the birth anniversary of Guru Padmasambhava popularly known as the second
Buddha.
About Ladakh:
Lieutenant Governor: Radha Krishna Mathur
Capital: Leh, Kargil
85. In June 2021, __________ announced targets to install 60 GW of Renewable Energy Capacity in
India by ___________.
1) NTPC Ltd; 2030
2) ReNew Power; 2030
3) Tata Power; 2030
4) ReNew Power; 2032
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5) NTPC Ltd; 2032
Answer- 5) NTPC Ltd; 2032
Explanation:
NTPC Ltd unveiled its target to install 60 GW (or 60,000 MW) of renewable energy capacity (wind and
solar) by 2032, as part of its plans to reduce 10% of its net energy intensity. With this, NTPC Ltd became
India’s 1st energy company to declare energy compact goals as part of HLDE 2021.
About NTPC Ltd:
CMD – Gurdeep Singh
Established – 1975
Headquarters – New Delhi
86. What are the points that are correctly related to the recent (in June’21) changes made to the
Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2021?
A) Ministry of Corporate Affairs revised the definition of Small & Medium Companies (SMCs)
raising their threshold on turnover and borrowing limits
B) Turnover limit is set to Rs 500 crores, while the Borrowing limit is fixed at Rs 100 crores
C) The definition of SMC now includes Banks, Insurance companies & other financial institutions
1) Only C
2) Only A & B
3) Only B
4) Only A & C
5) Only A
Answer- 5) Only A
Explanation:
Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) introduced Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2021 w.e.f.
April 1, 2021.
These rules also revised the definition of small and medium companies (SMCs) raising its threshold
turnover and borrowing limits:
i.The turnover limit has been increased from Rs 50 crore to not exceeding Rs 250 crore.
ii.The borrowing limit has been increased from Rs 10 crore to not exceeding Rs 50 crore.
iii.It should be noted that as per the definition SMC should not be a bank, financial institution or an
insurance company
87. In June 2021, Aditya Nath Das got a 3-month tenure extension from the Central government.
He currently serves as the Chief Secretary of Which State?
1) West Bengal
2) Kerala
3) Punjab
4) Bihar
5) Andhra Pradesh
Answer- 5) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
On June 26, 2021, centre approved a 3-month extension of service to Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary
Aditya Nath Das till September 30, 2021.
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88. Where was India’s 1st Fenton Catalytic Reactor wastewater treatment plant inaugurated?
1) Gurugram, Haryana
2) Noida, Uttar Pradesh
3) Ahmedabad, Gujarat
4) Ropar, Punjab
5) Ongole, Andhra Pradesh
Answer- 3) Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Explanation:
Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani virtually inaugurated India’s 1st Fenton Catalytic Reactor
wastewater treatment plant at Vatva GIDC (Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation),
Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
89. Identify the points that are correctly related to the Rs 6.28 lakh crore ‘Economic Relief from
Pandemic’ stimulus package announced in June 2021:
A) Additional Credit of Rs 1.5 lakh crores is provided under the Loan Guarantee Scheme to
improve the health infrastructure in the 8 Metropolitan Cities
B) Target Credit Line under Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) has been revised
to Rs 3 lakh cores
C) Rs. 7,500 crores allocated to the New Credit Guarantee Scheme for Micro Finance Institutions
(MFI)
1) All A, B & C
2) Only B & C
3) Only A
4) Only A & B
5) Only C
Answer- 5) Only C
Explanation:
Union Minister for Finance Nirmala Sitharaman announced an ‘Economic Relief from Pandemic’
stimulus package worth INR 6,28,993 crore to support the Indian Economy
i.Under the Loan Guarantee scheme, additional credit of INR 1.10 lakh crore will flow to the businesses.
It includes INR 50,000 crore for the health sector & INR 60,000 crore for others.
• Loans will be provided for projects related to Medical infrastructure in cities other than 8
metropolitan cities, with Maximum Loan amount upto Rs 100 crores
ii.The Target Credit Line under Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) by INR 1.5 Lakh
crore. With this, Targets under ECLGS scheme increased from INR 3 Lakh crore to INR 4.5 Lakh crore.
iii.Rs. 7,500 crores have been allocated for the New Credit Guarantee Scheme for Micro Finance
Institutions (MFI)
90. Identify the points that are correctly related to the Rs 6.28 lakh crore ‘Economic Relief from
Pandemic’ stimulus package announced in June 2021:
A) To improve the Growth & employment in India, the Central Government has allocated funds to
8 schemes
B) Rs 1.10 lakh crore to be allocated to LIC in the next 3-years to promote Export Insurance
coverage in India
C) To extend Broadband connectivity in rural villages, additional funds over Rs 19000 crores has
been allocated to BharatNet program
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1) All A, B & C
2) Only B & C
3) Only A
4) Only A & C
5) Only B
Answer- 4) Only A & C
Explanation:
Union Minister for Finance Nirmala Sitharaman announced an ‘Economic Relief from Pandemic’
stimulus package worth INR 6,28,993 crore to support the Indian Economy
i.The Government has announced 8 schemes to provide impetus for growth and employment in India.
ii.Government is set to infuse equity in Export Credit Guarantee Corporation (ECGC) over 5 years to
increase export insurance cover by INR 88,000 crore.
iii.An addition INR 19,041 crore has been allocated for implementation of BharatNet taking the total
outlay to INR 61,109 crore. It will help in expanding the reach of broadband internet to all remaining
villages.
91. In June 2021, India committed to implement Rs 4500 crores worth development projects
during its 3rd Development Cooperation Talks with which country?
1) Bangladesh
2) Sri Lanka
3) Bhutan
4) Nepal
5) Myanmar
Answer- 3) Bhutan
Explanation:
The 3rd Development Cooperation Talks between India & Bhutan took place virtually.
India committed INR 4500 crores for the implementation of development projects and INR 400 crores
for the transitional Trade Support Facility under Bhutan’s 12th Five Year Plan (2018-2023).
About Bhutan:
Prime Minister – Lotay Tshering
Capital – Thimphu
Currency – Bhutanese Ngultrum
92. Name the organisation that partnered with United Nations (in June’21) to jointly host the
‘National Convention/Consultation on Prevention of Maternal, Adolescent and Childhood
Obesity’ in New Delhi
1) NITI Aayog
2) ICMR
3) Ministry of AYUSH
4) Apollo Hospitals
5) Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Answer- 1) NITI Aayog
Explanation:
NITI Aayog and United Nations (UN) hosted a National Convention/Consultation on Prevention of
Maternal, Adolescent and Childhood Obesity in New Delhi under the chairmanship of Dr. Vinod Kumar
Paul
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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
1. Indian Variants of Covid-19 strains B.1.617.1 and B.1.617.2 were named as ______ & ________ by
the World Health Organisation
1) Alpha & Beta
2) Gamma & Delta
3) Kappa & Mers
4) Mers & Gamma
5) Kappa & Delta
Answer- 5) Kappa & Delta
Explanation:
The World Health Organisation(WHO) has named the B.1.617.1 and B.1.617.2 variants of COVID-19 that
were first identified in India as ‘Kappa’ and ‘Delta’ respectively.
An Expert group of WHO has recommended labelling using the letters of the Greek Alphabet – Alpha,
Beta, Gamma, Delta.
2. Which Country/Countries collaborates with WHO to establish an international pathogen
surveillance network called “Global Pandemic Radar”?
1) United States of America
2) Republic of Korea
3) United Kingdom
4) India
5) European Union
Answer- 3) United Kingdom
Explanation:
The United Kingdom (UK) announced plans to develop an advanced international pathogen
surveillance network called “Global Pandemic Radar” with the collaboration of the World Health
Organization (WHO) to identify the emerging COVID-19 types and diagnose new diseases worldwide.
3. Which organisation launched “Asia Pacific Public Sector Cyber Security Executive Council”, the
1st ever council on cybersecurity developed under public-private partnership?
1) World Trade Organization
2) Microsoft
3) Association of Southeast Asian Nations
4) Google
5) Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
Answer- 2) Microsoft
Explanation:
Microsoft launched the first ever “Asia Pacific Public Sector Cyber Security Executive Council”. The
council aims to accelerate public-private partnerships in cybersecurity and share threat intelligence.
4. Which South-Asian neighbour of India was placed in the “enhanced follow-up” status by the
Asia Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG)?
1) Bangladesh
2) Sri Lanka
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3) Indonesia
4) Pakistan
5) Nepal
Answer- 4) Pakistan
Explanation:
Pakistan was retained on “enhanced follow-up” status for sufficient outstanding requirements by the
Asia Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG), a regional affiliate of the Financial Action Task Force
(FATF).
5. Which organisation launched “I-Familia” a Global database to identify missing persons through
family DNA?
1) International Court of Justice
2) United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
3) World Health Organization
4) Central Intelligence Agency
5) INTERPOL
Answer- 5) INTERPOL
Explanation:
INTERPOL, The International Criminal Police Organization, has launched a new global database named
“I-Familia” to identify missing persons through family DNA. The I-Familia will support the police to
solve the cold cases of the member countries.
About Inerpol:
President– Kim Jong Yang
Headquarters– Lyon, France
6. Which country was elected to the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) for the
2022-24 term from Asia-Pacific States Category?
1) India
2) Afghanistan
3) Kazakhstan
4) Oman
5) All the Above
Answer- 5) All the Above
Explanation:
India along with 17 other countries has been elected to the United Nations Economic and Social Council
(ECOSOC) for the 2022-24 term beginning on January 1, 2022. India was elected in the Asia-Pacific
States Category along with Afghanistan, Kazakhstan and Oman.
7. What was the Minimum Global Corporate Tax rate fixed by the G7 countries (in June’21) on
MNCs?
1) 5%
2) 25%
3) 10%
4) 20%
5) 15%
Answer- 5) 15%
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Explanation:
G7 nations’ Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting held in London from June 4 to 5
2021, chaired by the British finance minister, Rishi Sunak, made an agreement to introduce a global
minimum corporate tax rate of at least 15 percent for multinational companies(MNCs).
8. Name the company that builds the World’s 1st CO2-neutral Cement Plant in Sweden
1) CEMEX
2) HeidelbergCement
3) Knauf Gips KG
4) LafargeHolcim
5) ArcelorMittal
Answer- 2) HeidelbergCement
Explanation:
HeidelbergCement, the world’s largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions,
plans to transform its factory in Slite on the Swedish island of Gotland into the world’s first CO2-
neutral cement plant by 2030 with carbon capture technology.
9. Which is the 1st Country in the World to grand legal tender status to Bitcoin?
1) Costa Rica
2) El Salvador
3) Mexico
4) Paraguay
5) Haiti
Answer- 2) El Salvador
Explanation:
El Salvador became the 1st country in the world to grant legal tender status to bitcoin. The use of
bitcoin as a legal tender will become law in 90 days. The use of bitcoin will be totally optional.
10. The World Food Price Index (WFPI) reached 127.1 points in May 2021 the highest level since
September 2011. Which organisation(s) prepared the WFPI report?
1) Food and Agriculture Organization
2) UNICEF
3) World Economic Forum
4) Both 1 & 3
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 1) Food and Agriculture Organization
Explanation:
As per the data released by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the World
Food Price Index (WFPI) reached 127.1 points in May 2021, reaching the highest level since
September 2011.
i.FAO released the 1st ever forecast of World Cereal Production in 2021
11. What was the target year set to eliminate AIDS at the (June’21) UNGA High-Level Meeting on
HIV/AIDS?
1) 2050
2) 2025
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3) 2045
4) 2030
5) 2035
Answer- 4) 2030
Explanation:
During the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) High-Level Meeting on HIV/AIDS, the assembly
approved a declaration to end AIDS by 2030.
12. Which country was elected as the non-permanent member of United Nations Security Council
(UNSC) for the 2022-23 term representing the African & Asian States?
1) Gabon
2) Ghana
3) UAE
4) Only 1 & 3
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 5) All 1, 2 & 3
Explanation:
Albania, Brazil, Gabon, Ghana and the United Arab Emirates(UAE) were elected by the 75th session of
the General Assembly as the non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for
the 2022-23 term.
• African and Asian States – Gabon, Ghana and the UAE
• Latin American and Caribbean Group – Brazil
• Eastern European Group – Albania
13. Which organisation(s) launched the “High-Level Advisory Group (HLAG) on Sustainable and
Inclusive Recovery and Growth” to frame sustainable policies and ideas against COVID-19 and
climate change?
1) International Monetary Fund
2) World Bank
3) World Health Organisation
4) Only 1 & 2
5) Only 1 & 3
Answer- 4) Only 1 & 2
Explanation:
In the face of two crises COVID-19 and climate change, The World Bank (WB)and International
Monetary Fund (IMF) have launched a “High-Level Advisory Group (HLAG) on Sustainable and
Inclusive Recovery and Growth”.
i.HLAG will propose ideas and frameworks for strategic and practical national and global action
14. Which country will receive Tax Expertise from India (as of June’21) under the Tax Inspectors
Without Borders (TIWB) programme?
1) Sri Lanka
2) Italy
3) Sierra Leone
4) Bhutan
5) Myanmar
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Answer- 4) Bhutan
Explanation:
Tax Inspectors Without Borders (TIWB) programme, a joint initiative of the United Nations
Development Programme (UNDP) and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development
(OECD), launched in Bhutan in partnership with India. Where, India will provide its Tax Experts to the
programme.
• Duration of programme: 24 months
About UNDP:
Establishment– 1965
Headquarter– New York, United States of America
About OECD:
Establishment– 1961
Headquarter– Paris, France
15. In June 2021, _____________ Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) partnered
with the CEOS COAST to improve the accuracy of the Coastal database.
1) NASA
2) SpaceX
3) UNESCO
4) World Economic Forum
5) UNOOSA
Answer- 3) UNESCO
Explanation:
Committee on Earth Observation Satellites—Coastal Observations, Applications, Services, and Tools
(CEOS COAST), which is co-led by ISRO and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
United States, was endorsed by UNESCO Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) for its
use of innovative technology, to improve the accuracy of Coastal data based on Satellite & Land
observations.
16. In June 2021, Financial Action Task Force (FATF) released its updated list of countries, where
Pakistan remained in the __________ and _________ was removed from the list.
1) Grey List; Malta
2) Black List; Malta
3) Black List; Philippines
4) Grey List; Philippines
5) Grey List; Ghana
Answer- 5) Grey List; Ghana
Explanation:
Pakistan has been retained on the ‘Grey List’ or list of countries under ‘increased monitoring’ by the
Financial Action Task Force (FATF), a global terror financing watchdog.
i.FATF also placed Malta, a member of European Union, on the ‘Grey List’ along with countries like Haiti,
Philippines and South Sudan.
ii.While Ghana was removed from the FATF Grey List.
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17. Name the country that launched 2-units of the World’s largest Hydropower station, ‘Baihetan
hydropower station’
1) Bangladesh
2) New Zealand
3) Australia
4) China
5) Japan
Answer- 4) China
Explanation:
China launched two units of its world’s largest Baihetan hydropower station worth USD 34 billion. It
is the largest single-unit capacity in the world. It is the largest single-unit capacity in the world. It is set
to be under full operation by July 2022.
About China:
President – Xi Jinping
Capital – Beijing
Currency – Yuan or Renminbi
18. Name the Organisation that partnered with Massive Earth Foundation (MEF) to launch a 1st
of its kind Industry-Academia program called “LowCarbon.Earth” for Asia Pacific region
1) United Nations Environment Programme
2) International Labour Organization
3) International Monetary Fund
4) Organisation for Economic Co-operation & Development
5) United Nations Population Fund
Answer- 1) United Nations Environment Programme
Explanation:
In a bid to boost start-up for producing sustainable goods and services by adopting Low Carbon
Lifestyle, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in collaboration with Massive Earth
Foundation (MEF) has launched 4-month long program namely LowCarbon.Earth
(https://lowcarbon.earth) for Asia Pacific region. This is a first of its kind unique initiative of Industry-
Academia Partnership.
About UNEP:
Executive Director– Inger Andersen
Headquarter– Nairobi, Kenya
GOVT SCHEMES
1. In May 2021, the Union Education Ministry launched the ‘YUVA (Young, Upcoming and
Versatile Authors) – Prime Minister’s Scheme for Mentoring Young Authors’.
Identify the points that are correctly related to the program:
A) Sahitya Akademi will be the Implementing agency of the program
B) YUVA is a part of the New India@75 Project to encourage young writers
C) 75 young authors under 30 years of age will be mentored by eminent authors along with a
scholarship of Rs 50,000 per month for a period of 6 months
1) All A, B & C
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2) Only B & C
3) Only C
4) Only A & B
5) Only A & C
Answer- 2) Only B & C
Explanation:
The Ministry of Education, Department of Higher Education, launched an Author Mentorship
programme ‘YUVA (Young, Upcoming and Versatile Authors) – Prime Minister’s Scheme for
Mentoring Young Authors’ to Train Young and Budding Authors (Below 30 Years of age).
i.The National Book Trust, India under the Ministry of Education will be the Implementing Agency of
the scheme.
ii.YUVA is a part of the New India@75 Project (Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav) to encourage young writers
iii.Under YUVA, 75 authors will be selected and trained by eminent authors/mentors.
iv.They will also get a consolidated scholarship of Rs 50,000 per month for a period of 6 months.
2. In May 2021, the Ministry of Finance extended the validity of the Emergency Credit Line
Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) for another 3 months till September, 30, 2021.
What are the points that are correctly related to the ECLGS Scheme?
A) In May 2020, the Union Cabinet approved ECLGS Scheme to provide loans worth Rs 5 lakh
crore to key sectors affected by pandemic
B) ECLGS 4.0 widened its scope by including on-site oxygen generation to the eligibility list, but
still Civil Aviation sector is to be included
C) In ECLGS 3.0, the loan repayment period is increased to 6-years
1) All A, B & C
2) Only B & C
3) Only C
4) Only A & B
5) Only A & C
Answer- 3) Only C
Explanation:
The Ministry of Finance has extended the validity of the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme
(ECLGS) for another 3 months till September, 30, 2021 or till guarantee for an amount of Rs 3 lakh
crore is issued.
i.In May 2020, the Union Cabinet approved ECLGS Scheme to provide loans worth Rs 3 lakh crore to
key sectors.
ii.The scope of ECLGS 4.0 has been widened by including on-site oxygen generation.
iii.Under ECLGS 3.0, the loan outstanding ceiling of Rs 500 crore for eligibility was removed and the
Civil Aviation sector was added to be eligible under it.
iv.From ECLGS 3.0, the loan repayment period is increased to 6-years, including a moratorium period
of 2 years.
3. Which state launched the women-empowerment scheme “UDAAN Scheme” to distribute free
Sanitary pads?
1) Assam
2) Gujarat
3) Punjab
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4) Maharashtra
5) Uttar Pradesh
Answer- 3) Punjab
Explanation:
On the occasion of International Menstrual Hygiene Day, Punjab Social Security, Women and Child
Development Minister, Aruna Chaudhary launched the women-empowerment oriented “UDAAN
Scheme”. Under this scheme sanitary pads would be distributed free of cost every month.
4. The Central Government extends the ‘Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in
Emergency Situations Fund (PM CARES Fund)’ to help Children who lost parents/guardians in
COVID-19.
Which of the following is Wrong with respect to the benefits provided to such Children through
the Scheme?
1) An amount of Rs. 15 lakhs will be paid to the Child when they attain 18-years
2) All such Children will be covered under Ayushman Bharat Health Insurance Scheme (PM-JAY)
3) Interest of Higher Education Loans will be paid from PM CARES fund
4) Children between 11-18 years will be admitted to Central Government residential school
5) Private School fees will be paid from the PM CARES fund
Answer- 1) An amount of Rs. 15 lakhs will be paid to the Child when they attain 18-years
Explanation:
India launched a new scheme under ‘Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency
Situations Fund (PM CARES Fund)’ for children who lost their parents/guardians in COVID-19.
i.An amount of Rs 10 lakh will be made as fixed deposit for each child when he or she reaches 18 years
of age, and the lump-sum amount will be paid to them once attaining 23-years.
ii.All children will be enrolled as a beneficiary under Ayushman Bharat Scheme (PM-JAY) with a health
insurance cover of Rs. 5 lakhs.
iii.The child can pursue Higher Education using an Education Loan and the interest will be paid from the
PM CARES fund.
iv.Children between 11-18 years will be given admission in any Central Government residential school.
v.If the child is admitted to a private school, the fees will be paid from the PM CARES.
5. Which state government is planning to launch the “Smart Kitchen” scheme to reduce the
workload of women’s domestic labour?
1) Uttarakhand
2) Assam
3) Kerala
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Tamil Nadu
Answer- 3) Kerala
Explanation:
Pinarayi Vijayan, Chief Minister(CM) of Kerala has announced that the 3-member Secretary level
committee is set to make the guidelines and recommendations for the Smart Kitchen scheme by 10th
July 2021.
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6. Which state government announced to install Solar Home lighting systems in remote rural
households under its Remote Village Electrification (RVE) programme?
1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Assam
3) Kerala
4) Goa
5) Sikkim
Answer- 4) Goa
Explanation:
Pramod Sawant, Chief Minister(CM) of Goa has launched a solar-based Electrification Programme to
provide clean, affordable and reliable energy for the rural households of Goa.
They are planning to install solar home lighting systems in remote rural households of Goa, under the
Remote Village Electrification (RVE) programme.
7. In June 2021, a series of initiatives were taken to enhance the SATAT (Sustainable Alternative
Towards Affordable Transportation) scheme in India.
Identify the points that are correctly related to the initiatives:
A) SATAT scheme was launched 2016 under the Ministry of Road Transport & Railways
B) Inauguration of 1st injection of CBG into the CGD pipeline network at Govardhannathji
Energies in Gujarat
C) New Webportal for SATAT, along with signing of cooperation agreement between various
stakeholders for promotion and development of SATAT
1) Only B & C
2) Only C
3) Only A & C
4) Only A
5) Only A & B
Answer- 1) Only B & C
Explanation:
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoPNG), launched a
number of initiatives to enhance the SATAT (Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable
Transportation) scheme.
i.A Cooperation Agreement was signed by MoPNG with Oil and Gas majors including IndianOil, HPCL,
BPCL, GAIL, and IGL, for the promotion and development of the SATAT.
ii.Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated the 1st injection of CBG into the CGD pipeline network at
Govardhannathji Energies into Gujarat Gas CGD network at NadiadKheda, Gujarat.
iii.He also launched a Website for SATAT programme
iv.The SATAT scheme was launched on October 1, 2018 by the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas.
8. In June 2021, Health Ministry launched the revamped versions of Central Government Health
Scheme (CGHS), Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi (RAN), and Health Minister’s Discretionary Grant
(HMDG) on NHA portal.
Identify the points that are correct with respect to the govt. health schemes:
A) CGHS is a comprehensive health insurance scheme covering all central government employees
B) Under RAN, financial assistance upto Rs. 5 lakhs will be provided for treatment in any Indian
hospitals
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C) HMDG provides financial assistance upto Rs 1,25,000 will be provided to patients whose
annual income does not exceed Rs 1,25,000
1) All A, B & C
2) Only B & C
3) Only A & B
4) Only C
5) Only A & C
Answer- 5) Only A & C
Explanation:
Health Ministry launched the revamped, digitized version of Central Government Health Scheme
(CGHS), Umbrella schemes of Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi (RAN), and Health Minister’s Discretionary Grant
(HMDG) on National Health Authority’s (NHA) IT platform.
i.CGHS: A comprehensive Health Scheme started in 1954 covering all Central Government Employees,
Pensioners and their dependent family members.
ii.RAN: Provides financial assistance up to Rs 15 lakhs to poor patients for medical treatment at
Government hospitals.
• AB PM-JAY beneficiaries would be able to avail the benefit under the RAN scheme for the
treatment beyond Rs.5 lakhs
iii.HMDG: Maximum of Rs 1,25,000 is provided to patients whose annual income does not exceed Rs
1,25,000
9. In June Indian Government made changes to the Employees State Insurance scheme and
Employees Provident Fund scheme to safeguard the beneficiaries from Covid-19.
What are the points that are correctly related to the schemes?
A) Covid-19 deaths are considered as employment-related deaths in the ESIC pension scheme
B) Maximum insured amount is increased to Rs. 7 lakhs under the Employees’ Deposit-Linked
Insurance (EDLI) scheme
C) Changes to EDLI scheme are made applicable from February 2020 till 2023
1) All A, B & C
2) Only B & C
3) Only A & B
4) Only C
5) Only A & C
Answer- 1) All A, B & C
Explanation:
The Government of India has announced schemes to provide a pension for the dependents of the
COVID-19 victims among other benefits for the families who lost their earning members due to the
pandemic under the Employees State Insurance scheme and Employees Provident Fund scheme.
i.ESIC pension scheme for the employment-related death cases is extended to those who died due to
COVID-19
ii.Employees’ Deposit-Linked Insurance (EDLI) scheme
• Maximum insurance amount increased from Rs 6 lakh to Rs 7 lakh
• Changes are made applicable from 15th February 2020 for the next 3 years(2023).
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10. Which state government approved the creation of its Rural Water (Utility) Company for
maintaining water supply schemes across villages?
1) Karnataka
2) Uttarakhand
3) Odisha
4) Punjab
5) Meghalaya
Answer- 4) Punjab
Explanation:
Punjab Cabinet approved to create a special purpose vehicle (SPV) – Punjab Rural Water (Utility)
Company for the operation and maintenance of multi village surface water supply schemes across
Punjab.
11. In June 2021, the Agriculture Ministry launched the ‘Seed Minikit Programme’, a centrally
sponsored scheme under which mission?
1) National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture
2) National Mission for a Green India
3) National Horticulture Mission
4) National Mission on Sustainable Habitat
5) National Food Security Mission
Answer- 5) National Food Security Mission
Explanation:
Union Minister Narendra Singh Tomar, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare(MoA&FW), launched
the Seed Minikit Programme by distributing seed mini-kits (higher-yielding varieties of seeds) to
farmers.
• The programme was wholly funded by the Centre through the National Food Security Mission.
12. Which UT launched ‘YounTab scheme’ to provide tablets for students studying in government
schools?
1) Delhi
2) Chandigarh
3) Puducherry
4) Jammu & Kashmir
5) Ladakh
Answer- 5) Ladakh
Explanation:
Lieutenant Governor(LG) of Ladakh, RK Mathur, launched the YounTab scheme for students. Under
the scheme, about 12,300 tablets were distributed to government school students from Class 6th to
12th, virtually in Leh.
13. Which state govt. announced the “Sishu Seva Scheme” to provide financial assistance to
children orphaned in COVID-19?
1) Tripura
2) Assam
3) Arunachal Pradesh
4) Jharkhand
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5) Uttar Pradesh
Answer- 2) Assam
Explanation:
i.Assam announced the renaming of the state Department of Science and Technology as the Department
of Science, Technology and Climate Change.
ii.Assam govt. announced the “Sishu Seva Scheme” to provide financial assistance of Rs 3,500/month
for children who lost their parents in Covid-19.
iii.The Scheme also provides Rs. 50,000 and one tola of Gold for the marriage of young women who lost
their parents to Covid-19.
14. Which state government launched a 1st of its kind initiative called “Pran Vayu Devta Pension
Scheme (PVDPS)” to provide pensions for the maintenance of aged Trees?
1) Gujarat
2) Jharkhand
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Maharashtra
5) Haryana
Answer- 5) Haryana
Explanation:
On occasion of the World Environment Day (i.e June 5) Haryana Chief Minister launched ‘Pran Vayu
Devta Pension Scheme (PVDPS)’, which is the 1st of its kind initiative in India and Oxy Van (Oxygen
Forests) initiative.
i.PVDPS – It is an initiative to honour Trees which are of the age of 75 years and above with a Tree
pension amount of INR 2500/ year
ii.Oxy Van – Around 3 Crore saplings will be planted in a year
15. Which state government launched the “Chief Minister’s Tree Plantation Promotion Scheme”
that provides incentives for planting trees?
1) Gujarat
2) Jharkhand
3) Chhattisgarh
4) Maharashtra
5) Haryana
Answer- 3) Chhattisgarh
Explanation:
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister(CM) Bhupesh Baghel virtually launched the Chief Minister`s Tree
Plantation Promotion Scheme which aims to protect the environment and increase income of farmers,
panchayats and forest management committees.
i.As per the scheme, farmers who have taken paddy crops in Kharif year 2020, if they plant trees in their
fields instead of paddy crops, then they will be given an incentive amount at the rate of Rs 10,000 per
acre per year for the next three years.
ii.A Biodiversity Park will be developed in 20-acre land in Funda village under Durg forest division,
using Japanese Miyawaki technique.
iii.CM launched the book `Butterfly Treasure of Chhattisgarh`, authored by the chief conservator of
forests Sanjita Gupta.
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16. In June 2021, the Central government extended its free distribution of food grains under
Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana as Covid-19 relief till ___________ which provides
____________ per month.
1) August 2021; 5kg per family
2) November 2021; 5kg per person
3) August 2021; 5kg per person
4) August 2021; 15kg per family
5) November 2021; 15kg per family
Answer- 2) November 2021; 5kg per person
Explanation:
The Central Government has announced the extension of the Scheme to distribute Free of cost – Wheat
& Rice Under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) to around 80 Crore people till
November 2021.
i.PMGKAY, the Central government is distributing 5 Kg free food grains per person per month to 80
Crore beneficiaries covered under the National Food Security Act (NFSA).
17. Which state government provides free coaching to civil services and professional courses to
underprivileged students through “Chief Minister Anuprati Coaching Scheme”?
1) Punjab
2) Rajasthan
3) Assam
4) Haryana
5) West Bengal
Answer- 2) Rajasthan
Explanation:
Rajasthan has launched Chief Minister(CM) Anuprati Coaching Scheme to help underprivileged
students who prepare for entrance examinations to civil services and professional courses.
18. Which state announced the “Mukhyamantri Kisan Mitra Urja Yojana” to provide Rs.
1000/month as subsidy on agricultural electricity bills?
1) Rajasthan
2) Gujarat
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Karnataka
5) Punjab
Answer- 1) Rajasthan
Explanation:
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot-led government approved the draft of Mukhyamantri Kisan
Mitra Urja Yojana, a scheme to provide subsidy amount to agricultural power consumers’ electricity
bill.
i.Under the scheme, the state government will provide the metered agricultural consumers Rs 1,000
per month
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19. Which state government launched 2 New Schemes - ‘Mukhyamantri Mahila Udyami Yojana
(MMUY)’ & ‘Mukhyamantri Yuva Udyami Yojana (MYUY)’ to promote entrepreneurship among
women & youth?
1) Gujarat
2) Odisha
3) Assam
4) Bihar
5) Karnataka
Answer- 4) Bihar
Explanation:
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar virtually launched 2 new schemes namely ‘Mukhyamantri Mahila
Udyami Yojana (MMUY)’ & ‘Mukhyamantri Yuva Udyami Yojana (MYUY)’ to promote
entrepreneurship among women and youth of all sections under the state’s ‘MukhyaMantri Udyami
Yojana’ scheme.
20. Which state government launched “Ashirbad” scheme to provide financial assistance to
Children orphaned in COVID-19?
1) Assam
2) Odisha
3) Bihar
4) Punjab
5) Gujarat
Answer- 2) Odisha
Explanation:
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik launched a scheme named ‘Ashirbad’ on Father’s Day (June 20,
2021) to provide monthly financial support to all orphan children who have lost one or both their
parents during COVID-19 from April 2020.
21. In June 2021, ________________ state government revised the “Krishak Bandhu” scheme to
provide _________ as annual financial assistance to farmers.
1) Punjab; Rs. 15,000
2) Assam; Rs. 10,000
3) West Bengal; Rs. 10,000
4) Punjab; Rs. 10,000
5) West Bengal; Rs. 15,000
Answer- 3) West Bengal; Rs. 10,000
Explanation:
Mamata Banerjee, Chief Minister (CM) of West Bengal relaunched the revised “Krishak Bandhu”
scheme, a financial scheme for the farmers of West Bengal.
i.Under the revised scheme the annual benefits have been doubled from Rs 5000 to Rs 10000 for
farmers with one acre or more cultivable land.
22. Which state government launched the Agricultural Diversification Scheme-2021 and
‘Command and Control Centre(CCC) 2.0’ for monitoring schools?
1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Telangana
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3) Gujarat
4) Haryana
5) Karnataka
Answer- 3) Gujarat
Explanation:
Gujarat Chief Minister(CM) Vijay Rupani e-launched the Agricultural Diversification Scheme-2021 to
benefit more than 1.26 lakh vanbandhu-farmers from 14 tribal districts of the state.
i.He also inaugurated the ‘Command and Control Centre(CCC) 2.0’ for monitoring activities in 54,000
schools and stopping School dropouts.
23. Which state government introduced the concept of “Heritage Trees” to protect trees that are
older than 50-years?
1) Punjab
2) Telangana
3) Gujarat
4) Maharashtra
5) Karnataka
Answer- 4) Maharashtra
Explanation:
The Cabinet of Maharashtra approved the amendment to the Maharashtra(Urban Areas) Protection
and Preservation of Trees Act 1975 to introduce the concept of “Heritage Trees”. The amendment is set
to come into force by way of ordinance.
i.A tree with an estimated age of 50 years or more is defined as a Heritage Tree.
24. Which UT launched the “Mukhyamantri COVID-19 Pariwar Aarthik Sahayata Yojana” to
provide financial assistance to family members of Covid-19 deceased?
1) Ladakh
2) Jammu & Kashmir
3) Puducherry
4) Chandigarh
5) Delhi
Answer- 5) Delhi
Explanation:
Arvind Kejriwal, Chief Minister of Delhi has announced the “Mukhyamantri COVID-19 Pariwar
Aarthik Sahayata Yojana” to provide financial assistance or Rs 50,000 to the family members of the
COVID-19 victims.
25. What are the points that are correctly related to the India Smart Cities Awards 2020
announced by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA)?
A) Indore and Surat won the Smart City award, while Ahmedabad topped the Smart Cities
Leadership Award
B) For the 1st time, MoHUA announced awards to states for overall performance of the smart
cities, which was won by Tamil Nadu
C) 3 Urban development schemes - Smart Cities Mission, HRIDAY & Pradhan Mantri Awas
Yojana-Urban were launched in 2014
1) All A, B & C
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2) Only A & C
3) Only A & B
4) Only B & C
5) Only A
Answer- 5) Only A
Explanation:
June 25, 2021 marks the 6th anniversary (launched in 2015) of the launch of 3-transformative Urban
Missions viz. Smart Cities Mission (SCM), AMRUT (Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban
Transformation) and Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U).
MoHUA announced the India Smart Cities Awards 2020:
i.Indore and Surat won the Smart City award
ii.Ahmedabad topped the Smart Cities Leadership Award
iii.Innovative idea award was won by Indore, Madhya Pradesh
iv.For the 1st time, MoHUA announced awards to states for the overall performance of the smart cities,
which was won by Uttar Pradesh
26. India’s electric vehicle promotion scheme “FAME India Phase II” launched in 2019 with an
outlay of ___________ up to 2022 was extended (in June’21) till March _________.
1) Rs 10,000 crore; 2023
2) Rs 20,000 crore; 2023
3) Rs 1 lakh crore; 2024
4) Rs 10,000 crore; 2024
5) Rs 1 lakh crore; 2023
Answer- 4) Rs 10,000 crore; 2024
Explanation:
India’s flagship Electric Vehicles (EV) promotion scheme, ‘FAME India Phase II’ (Faster Adoption and
Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles in India Phase II) has been extended for 2 more years till
March 2024.
i.It was launched in April 2019 with an outlay of Rs 10,000 Crore for a period of 3 years up to 31 March
2022.
VISITS
1. Where did External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres
(in May’21)?
1) Japan
2) United States
3) Switzerland
4) United Kingdom
5) India
Answer- 2) United States
Explanation:
External Affairs Minister(EAM) S Jaishankar visited the United States (US) From 24th May to 28th
May 2021.
He met Antonio Guterres, the secretary-general of the United Nations(UN)
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2. Where did External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar (in June’21) inaugurated the renovated
Mahatma Gandhi Library?
1) University of Cape Town, South Africa
2) Kuwait University, Kuwait
3) Khalifa University, UAE
4) University of Nairobi, Kenya
5) Cairo University, Egypt
Answer- 4) University of Nairobi, Kenya
Explanation:
India’s External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar paid a three-day visit to Kuwait from June 9 to 11,
2021 & Kenya from June 12 to 14, 2021.
i.It is Jaishankar’s 1st visit to Kuwait as EAM
• India & Kuwait have signed an MoU to legally protect worker’s Indian workers in Kuwait
ii.EAM inaugurated the renovated Mahatma Gandhi Library at the University of Nairobi in Kenya.
BANKING AND FINANCE
1. Which bank’s licence was cancelled by RBI (in June’21) due to inadequacy of Capital to carry-
out business?
1) Shivam Sahakari Bank
2) Vasantdada Nagari Sahakari Bank
3) Shivajirao Bhosale Sahakari Bank
4) Bhagyodaya Friends Urban Co-operative Bank
5) United Co-operative Bank
Answer- 3) Shivajirao Bhosale Sahakari Bank
Explanation:
RBI cancelled the licence of Pune-based Shivajirao Bhosale Sahakari Bank under the provisions of the
Banking Regulation Act, 1949. The bank does not have adequate capital and earning prospects.
2. What was the limit set by RBI for investments in Government Securities to Foreign Portfolio
Investors’ for FY22?
1) 2%
2) 12%
3) 10%
4) 6%
5) 4%
Answer- 4) 6%
Explanation:
RBI fixed the limits for Foreign Portfolio Investors’ (FPI) investment in Government securities (G-secs)
and State Development Loans (SDLs) unchanged at 6 percent and 2 percent respectively, of
outstanding stocks of securities for FY22.
i.G-sec limit under sub-categories – ‘General’ and ‘Long-term’ – also retained by RBI at 50:50 for FY22.
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3. Indian Banks’ Association(IBA) announced unsecured personal loans for all Public Sector
Banks.
Identify the points that are correctly related to the PSB loans:
A) PSB’s can lend loans between Rs 25,000 to Rs 5 lakh to salaried, non-salaried and pensioners
for COVID-19 treatment
B) The loan repayment period is 5-years with PSB’s free to decide on Interest rate
C) Loans upto Rs. 2 Crore are provided by PSB’s for Healthcare sector
1) Only B & C
2) All A, B & C
3) Only C
4) Only A & C
5) Only A & B
Answer- 2) All A, B & C
Explanation:
Indian Banks’ Association(IBA) and State Bank of India(SBI) announced that all Public Sector Banks
(PSBs) will provide unsecured personal loans between Rs 25,000 to Rs 5 lakh to salaried, non-salaried
and pensioners for COVID-19 treatment cost (to them and their family members).
i.The repayment tenure of those loans will be 5 years and banks are made free to decide their interest
rate.
ii.PSBs will also offer healthcare business loans up to Rs 2 crore at 7.5% interest to hospitals for setting
up oxygen plants under ECLGS 4.0
4. Which organisation recently (in June’21) signed an MoU with Bombay Stock Exchange to create
awareness among startups for listing in BSE?
1) Marine Products Export Development Authority
2) Confederation of Indian Industry
3) Bureau of Indian Standards
4) Electronics and Computer Software Export Promotion Council
5) Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry
Answer- 4) Electronics and Computer Software Export Promotion Council
Explanation:
Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) signed an MoU with Electronics and Computer Software Export
Promotion Council (ESC) to create awareness among Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and
startups about the benefits of listing on the BSE SME & Startup platform.
About Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE):
It is Asia’s first Stock Exchange
Establishment – 1875
Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra
Chairman – Vikramajit Sen
5. Which Indian Insurance company partnered (in June’21) with Microsoft for strengthening its
customer support using Microsoft Azure?
1) ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company
2) HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company
3) Max Bupa Health Insurance Company
4) Bharti AXA General Insurance Company
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5) IFFCO Tokio General Insurance Company
Answer- 1) ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company
Explanation:
India’s largest private sector general insurer ICICI Lombard has partnered with Microsoft to
strengthen and automate the quality control processes.
i.Everyday service calls made by customer support reps will be screened by ICICI Lombard with the help
of Microsoft Azure Speech Providers and Pure Language Processing (NLP).
6. Which Crypto exchange launched a Non-Fungible Token (NFT) marketplace for the first time in
India?
1) BuyUcoin
2) Unocoin
3) WazirX
4) Coinbase
5) Zebpay
Answer- 3) WazirX
Explanation:
India’s largest crypto exchange, WazirX has announced its own Non-Fungible Token (NFT)
marketplace, a first of its kind for India and South Asia.
i.NFTs are digital tokens that exist on a blockchain and represent ownership of digital items, like
artwork, music, etc.
7. Which bank was the 1st in Asia-Pacific region to partner with SWIFT to offer a cross border
inward payments facility called “SWIFT gpi Instant”?
1) HDFC Bank
2) City Union Bank
3) State Bank of India
4) Axis Bank
5) ICICI Bank
Answer- 5) ICICI Bank
Explanation:
ICICI Bank partnered with SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication)
became the 1st bank in Asia-Pacific and the 2nd globally to offer the facility called ‘SWIFT gpi (Global
Payments Innovation) Instant’, the facility for cross border inward payments.
i.‘SWIFT gpi Instant’, enables customers of ICICI bank with cross border Personal remittances (up to Rs
2 lakh).
8. Which bank in partnership with Satin Creditcare Network became the 1st International bank
to integrate with NPCI’s UPI AutoPay platform?
1) HSBC Bank India
2) DBS Bank
3) Standard Chartered
4) Deutsche Bank
5) Citibank
Answer- 1) HSBC Bank India
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Explanation:
Satin Creditcare Network Limited (SCNL), a Microfinance Institute(MFI) and HSBC Bank India, banking
partner of SCNL made a partnership with NPCI to integrate NPCI’s UPI AutoPay platform into their
system, to enable fully automated loan EMI payments by its customers.
i.SCNL became the 1st MFI in India to use the UPI AutoPay.
ii.HSBC Bank India is the only international bank to be a part of the UPI AutoPay platform.
9. Which insurance company (in June’21) entered into a bancassurance partnership with
Shivalik Small Finance Bank?
1) Max Life Insurance
2) Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance
3) Bharti AXA Life Insurance
4) IndiaFirst Life Insurance
5) HDFC Life Insurance
Answer- 3) Bharti AXA Life Insurance
Explanation:
Bharti AXA Life Insurance entered into a bancassurance partnership with Shivalik Small Finance
Bank(SFB) for the distribution of its life insurance products through the bank’s pan-India network of
branches.
10. Which bank (in June’21) entered into a co-lending partnership with Edelweiss Retail Finance
Ltd for strengthening priority sector lending to MSMEs?
1) Union Bank of India
2) Indian Overseas Bank
3) Central Bank of India
4) Punjab National Bank
5) Canara Bank
Answer- 3) Central Bank of India
Explanation:
Edelweiss Retail Finance Ltd (ERFL) has announced the strengthening of its co-lending partnership
with Central Bank of India for priority sector lending to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
(MSMEs).
i.The limit for collateral free business loans for MSMEs has been increased to Rs 50 lakh from Rs 10
lakh.
11. Which insurance company (in June’21) partnered with Visa to provide 2-insurance policies to
Visa’s business card holders?
1) Bajaj Allianz General Insurance
2) HDFC ERGO General Insurance
3) Royal Sundaram General Insurance
4) Bharti AXA General Insurance Company Limited
5) Reliance General Insurance
Answer- 2) HDFC ERGO General Insurance
Explanation:
HDFC ERGO General Insurance made a partnership with Visa, to provide curated insurance covers for
Visa’s business cardholders especially the MSMEs.
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2 insurance policies were provided under the partnership:
• Business Suraksha Classik policy: Insurance for small traders & shop owners from accidents due
to Fire, Floods, Earthquake etc.
• my:Credit Personal Accident Insurance group policy: Insurance with an insured sum up to Rs. 1
Crore
12. Which company is planning (as of June’21) to raise $3 billion through Initial Public Offerings
making it the largest IPO in India?
1) Indian Railway Finance Corporation
2) Kotak Mahindra Bank
3) Reliance Retail
4) RailTel Corporation of India
5) Paytm
Answer- 5) Paytm
Explanation:
Paytm is going to launch its Initial Public Offering (IPO) and raise about $3 billion (around Rs 21,800
crore), which would be India’s largest IPO debut ever.
13. Which bank (in June’21) launched an exclusive Non-Resident Savings Account for Seafarers?
1) Federal Bank
2) Canara Bank
3) South Indian Bank
4) Karur Vysya Bank
5) Kotak Mahindra Bank
Answer- 1) Federal Bank
Explanation:
Federal Bank has launched an exclusive NR(Non Resident) savings account scheme for the seafarer
(Mariners) segment.
About Federal Bank:
MD & CEO: Shyam Srinivasan
Headquarters: Aluva, Kerala
Tagline: Your Perfect Banking Partner
14. Rs. 254 Crores were sanctioned to ______________ for setting up 2-Mega piped drinking water
supply projects, under the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RFID) of ___________.
1) Odisha; SIDBI
2) Karnataka; NABARD
3) Maharashtra; SIDBI
4) Maharashtra; IDFC First Bank
5) Odisha; NABARD
Answer- 5) Odisha; NABARD
Explanation:
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has sanctioned a Rural
Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) of Rs 254 crore for setting up two mega piped drinking water
supply projects in Odisha.
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About NABARD:
Established – 12 July 1982
Chairman– Govinda Rajulu Chintala
Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra
15. In June 2021, SEBI signed an MoU with Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier
(CSSF) for bilateral cooperation in securities regulation. CSSF is the financial regulator of which
country?
1) Luxembourg
2) Belgium
3) France
4) Slovakia
5) Belarus
Answer- 1) Luxembourg
Explanation:
SEBI and the Luxembourg Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) signed a bilateral
MoU to strengthen cross border cooperation in the area of securities regulation.
16. To regulate Fintech industries, a 1st of its kind inter-regulatory panel was constituted by the
Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) in June 2021. The panel members belong to
which organisation?
1) Finance Ministry
2) Insurance and Regulatory Authority of India
3) Reserve Bank of India
4) Securities Exchange Board of India
5) All the Above
Answer- 5) All the Above
Explanation:
The Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) has constituted the first of its kind inter-
regulators’ panel to address the regulatory challenges posed by the fintech (financial technology)
industry.
i.The committee includes officials from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), finance ministry, the Securities
Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and the Insurance and Regulatory Authority of India (IRDAI).
17. In June 2021, SEBI increased the Overseas Investment Limit for Mutual Funds (MF)
companies. What is the Maximum investment limit for overseas investment for a MF Company?
1) USD 600 million
2) USD 7 billion
3) USD 700 million
4) USD 300 million
5) USD 1 billion
Answer- 5) USD 1 billion
Explanation:
SEBI enhanced the overseas investment limit for a mutual fund(MF) house to USD 1 billion from the
existing USD 600 million. The overall MF industry limit for investing overseas remained unchanged at
USD 7 billion.
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SEBI also increased the overseas investments limit per MF in Exchange Traded Fund (ETFs) to a
maximum of USD 300 million from USD 200 million. The overall industry limit was unchanged to USD 1
billion.
18. What are the initiatives that are correctly related to the initiatives taken in the RBI 2nd Bi-
monthly monetary policy for FY22?
A) India’s Real Inflation/CPI inflation is projected to be at 5.1% for FY22
B) RBI opened a separate liquidity window of Rs 15,000 crore for Contact-intensive Sectors like
hotels and restaurants
C) An additional special liquidity fund of Rs. 16,000 was allocated to EXIM Bank to refinance
Indian exporters affected in pandemic
1) Only A & B
2) All A, B & C
3) Only B & C
4) Only A
5) Only A & C
Answer- 1) Only A & B
Explanation:
RBI released its 2nd bi-monthly monetary policy statement for FY22
i.India’s real gross domestic product (GDP) growth for FY22 at 9.5%
ii.Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation/Retail inflation for FY22 was projected at 5.1%
iii.RBI opened a separate liquidity window of Rs 15,000 crore with tenure of up to 3 years at the repo
rate till March 31, 2022 – for certain Contact-intensive Sectors like hotels and restaurants.
iv.RBI set to provide additional special liquidity facility(SLF) of Rs 16,000 crore to Small Industries
Development Bank of India (SIDBI) at repo rate for 1 year to on-lend/refinance micro, small and
medium enterprises’ (MSMEs)
19. What are the initiatives that are correctly related to the initiatives taken in the RBI 2nd Bi-
monthly monetary policy for FY22?
A) SEBI was made the only institution to place margins on behalf of Foreign Portfolio Investors
(FPIs) for their transactions in Government Securities (G-Sec)
B) RBI made the bulk payment system under the National Automated Clearing House (NACH)
available 24X7 from 1 August 2021
C) RBI issued The Master Direction on Certificate of Deposit(CD), taking the minimum
denomination of CDs to Rs. 10 lakh
1) Only A & B
2) Only B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A
5) Only A & C
Answer- 2) Only B
Explanation:
RBI released its 2nd bi-monthly monetary policy statement for FY22
i.To ease the operational constraints faced by Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) and promote ease of
doing business, RBI has decided to permit Authorised Dealer banks to place margins on behalf of their
FPI clients for their transactions in G-Secs
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ii.RBI made the bulk payment system under the National Automated Clearing House (NACH) to be
available on all days of the week (24X7) from 1 August 2021.
iii.RBI issued The Master Direction on RBI (Certificate of Deposit(CD)) Directions, 2021
• CD is a negotiable, unsecured money market instrument issued by a bank as a Usance Promissory
Note against funds deposited at the bank
• CDs shall be issued in a minimum denomination of Rs 5 lakh
20. Which organisation (in June’21) signed a $2.5 million Project Readiness Financing(PRF)
Agreement for Road upgradation projects in Sikkim?
1) New Development Bank
2) International Bank for Reconstruction and Development
3) International Monetary Fund
4) Asian Development Bank
5) International Finance Corporation
Answer- 4) Asian Development Bank
Explanation:
Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of India has signed a $2.5 million(~Rs 18.28
crore) project readiness financing (PRF) loan to support preparation and design activities to upgrade
major district roads in Sikkim.
About Asian Development Bank (ADB):
President– Masatsugu Asakawa
Established in– 1966
Headquarters– Manila, Philippines
21. Which bank (in June’21) announced to turn Carbon Neutral by 2032 by reducing its energy,
water consumptions & Create single-use plastic free corporate offices?
1) State Bank of India
2) Citibank
3) ICICI Bank
4) Axis Bank
5) HDFC Bank
Answer- 5) HDFC Bank
Explanation:
HDFC Bank has planned to become carbon neutral by 2031-32. Bank is now looking to reduce its
emissions, energy, and water consumption. The bank is working on a framework of issuing green bonds.
Some plans by HDFC,
• Create single-use plastic free corporate offices.
• Plant 2.5 million trees.
• Reduce water consumption by 30%.
22. In June 2021, HSBC Bank announced its withdrawal from the retail & small business banking
market in which country?
1) India
2) European Union
3) United Kingdom
4) United States of America
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5) Bangladesh
Answer- 4) United States of America
Explanation:
HSBC has announced that it is withdrawing from the retail and small business banking market in the
United States of America as a part of its strategy to refocus on corporate and investment banking in
Asia.
23. Which bank (in June’21) raised Rs 4,800 crores capital by issuing 280 crore equity shares to
Government of India on preferential basis?
1) State Bank of India
2) Union Bank of India
3) Central Bank of India
4) Indian Overseas Bank
5) Bank of India
Answer- 3) Central Bank of India
Explanation:
Central Bank of India’s (CBI) board has allotted over 280,53,76,972 equity shares at the issue price of Rs
17.11 per share to the government(govt) on preferential basis for Rs 4,800 crore capital infusion in the
bank.
About Central Bank of India(CBI):
Established– 1911
Headquarters– Mumbai, Maharashtra
MD & CEO – Matam Venkata Rao
Tagline– Central to You Since 1911
24. Which Payment Bank (as of June’21) is planning to issue physical VISA debit cards to its
customers?
1) India Post Payments Bank
2) Fino Payments Bank
3) Jio Payments Bank
4) Airtel Payments Bank
5) Paytm Payments Bank
Answer- 5) Paytm Payments Bank
Explanation:
After successfully providing VISA Virtual Debit Cards to more than 4.5 million customers, Paytm
Payments Bank has announced the issuing of physical debit cards by Visa.
25. Identify the wrongly mentioned Policy rate, with accordance to the RBI’s 2nd bi-monthly
monetary policy report for FY22
1) Reverse Repo Rate – 3.35%
2) Bank Rate - 4.25%
3) Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) – 3.25%
4) Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) – 4%
5) Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) - 18%
Answer- 3) Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) – 3.25%
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Explanation:
RBI in its 2nd bi-monthly monetary policy report for FY22, decided to keep the rates unchanged for the
6th consecutive time.
Category Rate
Policy Rates
Policy Repo Rate 4.00%
Reverse Repo Rate 3.35%
Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) Rate 4.25%
Bank Rate 4.25%
Reserve Ratios
Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) 4.00%
Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) 18.00%
26. Which organisation (in June’21) signed an MoU with BSE StAR Mutual Funds to deepen its
financial network?
1) Sharad Multi State Cooperative Credit Society Ltd
2) Golden Credit Cooperative Society Ltd
3) Godavari Urban Multi State Credit Cooperative Society Ltd
4) Mohan Kripa Credit Cooperative Society Ltd
5) Fingrowth Cooperative Bank Ltd
Answer- 3) Godavari Urban Multi State Credit Cooperative Society Ltd
Explanation:
Bombay Stock Exchange’s (BSE) Mutual Funds(MF) Platform, BSE StAR MF, India’s largest MF
distributor platform, has signed an MoU with Godavari Urban Multi State Credit Co-Op Society Ltd
(GUMCCSL) to deepen its network of over 70,000 registered distributors.
27. Over 95% of loans were sanctioned under the PM SVANidhi scheme by PSU banks. What is the
total loan amount & tenure of loan under the PM SVANidhi scheme?
1) Rs 10,000 with a tenure of 1-year
2) Rs 25,000 with a tenure of 1-year
3) Rs 50,000 with a tenure of 2-year
4) Rs 50,000 with a tenure of 1-year
5) Rs 10,000 with a tenure of 2-year
Answer- 1) Rs 10,000 with a tenure of 1-year
Explanation:
Public sector(PSU) banks have sanctioned 95% of the total loans under PM SVANidhi scheme to Street
Vendors. PSU Banks have sanctioned 23,16,207 loans under this scheme as on 31st May 2021.
i.Under the scheme, collateral-free working capital loan of up to Rs 10,000 of one-year tenure is being
provided to 50 lakh street vendors.
28. Which bank (in June’21) sanctioned a loan of Rs. 3725 crores for the development of Noida
International Airport?
1) Canara Bank
2) State Bank of India
3) Indian Bank
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4) Punjab National Bank
5) Bank of India
Answer- 2) State Bank of India
Explanation:
State Bank of India (SBI) sanctioned a loan of Rs. 3725 crore with a tenure of 20 years for the
development of Noida International Airport (NIA) which is being developed by Yamuna International
Airport (YIAPL).
29. Which organisation approved ‘Raising and Accelerating Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise
(MSME) Performance’ (RAMP), a $500 million programme to safeguard Indian MSME sector?
1) World Bank
2) International Monetary Fund
3) New Development Bank
4) European Investment Bank
5) Asian Development Bank
Answer- 1) World Bank
Explanation:
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved a $500 million programme named ‘Raising
and Accelerating Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) Performance’ (RAMP), to support
the Government of India’s nationwide initiative to strengthen the MSME sector, which has been heavily
impacted due to COVID-19.
30. Who was appointed as the Liquidator of Shivajirao Bhosale Bank?
1) T. Rabi Sankar
2) M. Rajeshwar Rao
3) R. S. Dhondkar
4) M. D. Patra
5) M. K. Jain
Answer- 3) R. S. Dhondkar
Explanation:
The state cooperative department has appointed deputy registrar RS Dhondkar, as liquidator of Pune
based Shivajirao Bhosale Bank.
RBI cancelled the licence of the Shivajirao Bhosale Cooperative bank for not having adequate capital and
earning prospects.
31. Which bank partnered (in June’21) with Indiabulls Housing Finance Ltd & IIFL Home Finance
Ltd towards co-lending housing loans under Priority Sector lending?
1) Union Bank of India
2) Kotak Mahindra Bank
3) Central Bank of India
4) Bank of Baroda
5) Axis Bank
Answer- 3) Central Bank of India
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Explanation:
In June 2021, Central Bank of India announced co-lending partnerships with Non-Banking Finance
Companies (NBFCs) viz, Indiabulls Housing Finance Limited (Indiabulls HFL) and IIFL Home Finance
Limited (IIFL HFL) to offer housing loans under priority sector to homebuyers.
32. Which bank signed an MoU (in June’21) with Karnataka Industrial Area Development Board
to provide financial services to its customers?
1) HDFC Bank
2) Kotak Mahindra Bank
3) Axis Bank
4) Citibank
5) ICICI Bank
Answer- 1) HDFC Bank
Explanation:
Karnataka Industrial Area Development Board (KIADB) signed an MoU for 3 years with HDFC Bank to
provide a wide range of financial products and services to its customers.
About HDFC Bank:
Establishment – 1994
Headquarters– Mumbai, Maharashtra
MD & CEO – Sashidhar Jagdishan
Tagline – We understand your world
33. Name the bank that got its banking license (in June’21) extended till August 31, 2021
1) CKP Co-operative Bank
2) Rupee Co-operative Bank
3) Vasantdada Nagari Sahakari Bank
4) Shivalik Mercantile Co-operative Bank
5) United Co-operative Bank
Answer- 2) Rupee Co-operative Bank
Explanation:
RBI extended the banking license of the Rupee Co-operative Bank, Pune, Maharashtra till August 31,
2021. During the last 5 years, the Bank has made a total recovery of Rs 263.93 crores and an aggregate
operating profit of Rs 70.70 crores till March-2021.
34. Which bank partnered (in June’21) with Fisdom to receive wealth management products &
services?
1) Federal Bank
2) Canara Bank
3) Axis Bank
4) HDFC Bank
5) Indian Bank
Answer- 5) Indian Bank
Explanation:
Indian Bank partnered with Fisdom, a digital wealth management company to offer its customers
comprehensive wealth management products and services. Fisdom will provide solutions across
investments, savings and protection to Indian Bank.
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About Indian Bank:
Establishment – 1907
MD & CEO – Padmaja Chunduru
Headquarters– Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Tagline – Your Own Bank
35. Which insurance company partnered (in June’21) with PayNearby to launch a 1st of its kind
3-in-1 insurance scheme called “Poorna Suraksha”?
1) Exide Life Insurance
2) Reliance Nippon Life Insurance
3) Aegon Life Insurance
4) IndiaFirst Life Insurance Company
5) PNB MetLife India Insurance
Answer- 4) IndiaFirst Life Insurance Company
Explanation:
PayNearby, India’s largest Hyperlocal fintech startup, in collaboration with IndiaFirst Life Insurance
Company, launched first of its kind, a cost-effective, 3-in-1 insurance solution (Life, Health & Disability)
named ‘Poorna Suraksha’ to safeguard its Retail Partners during the COVID-19 and beyond.
36. In June 2021, RBI imposed a fine of Rs. 4 crore on _______________ for breaching stipulated
transaction limits & delaying transfer of unclaimed balances.
1) Punjab National Bank
2) HDFC Bank
3) State Bank of India
4) Axis Bank
5) Bank of India
Answer- 5) Bank of India
Explanation:
RBI imposed a penalty of Rs.4 crore on Bank of India(BOI) and of Rs.2 crore on Punjab National
Bank(PNB).
i.On BOI for breach of stipulated transaction limits, delay in transfer of unclaimed balances to DEA
Fund.
ii.On PNB for delay in reporting of frauds and not ensuring data accuracy.
37. Which bank partnered (in June’21) with Oracle and Infosys to improve its customer
experience through the Oracle CX platform?
1) Catholic Syrian Bank
2) Karur Vysya Bank
3) City Union Bank
4) Federal Bank
5) Kotak Mahindra Bank
Answer- 4) Federal Bank
Explanation:
Federal Bank expanded its collaboration with Oracle and Infosys to provide improved customer
experience through the Oracle CX (Customer Experience) platform.
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An integrated Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solution on various sectors, will be provided
to Federal Bank
About Federal Bank:
Headquarters – Aluva, Kerala
Managing Director & CEO – Shyam Srinivasan
Tagline – Your Perfect Banking Partner
38. Identify the Banks that were listed by NITI Aayog for privatization in FY22:
i. Bank of India
ii. Central Bank of India
iii. Canara Bank
iv. Indian Overseas Bank
1) Only i & iv
2) Only i & iii
3) Only ii, iii & iv
4) Only i, iii & iv
5) Only ii & iv
Answer- 5) Only ii & iv
Explanation:
NITI Aayog has recommended the names of Central Bank of India and Indian Overseas Bank (IOB)
for privatization in the current fiscal (2021-22), as part of the disinvestment target of Rs 1.75 lakh crore
for FY22, announced in the Union Budget 2021-22.
39. In June 2021, RBI made changes to the ATM interchangeability fee based on the
recommendations of the Committee on automated teller machines (ATM) Pricing.
What are the points that are correctly related to the changes made?
A) The Committee on ATM pricing headed by Usha Thorat proposed the changes to RBI
B) Interchangeability fee on Financial Transactions through ATM is increased from Rs 20 to Rs
21, whereas for Non-Financial Transactions to Rs 12 to Rs 15
C) Currently, a customer can make 5 free ATM transactions in the ATMs of their Bank of Origin
1) Only B
2) Only B & C
3) Only C
4) Only A & C
5) Only A
Answer- 3) Only C
Explanation:
As per the recommendations of the Committee on automated teller machines (ATM) Pricing headed by
VG Kannan, RBI has made certain modifications over the ATM interchange fee, Free transaction limit
and Customer charges.
i.RBI increased the interchange fee that banks could charge on ATM per transaction from Rs 15 to Rs 17
for financial transactions, and from Rs 5 to Rs 6 for non-financial transactions in all centres
ii.RBI enabled the customers eligible to make 5 free transactions every month from the ATMs of Bank
of Origin, whereas the free transaction limit is 3 in metro centres and 5 in non-metro centres for
transactions in Other Bank ATMs
iii.Charges on transactions beyond the free limit, are increased Rs 20 to Rs 21 per transaction
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40. Which bank launched the ‘Kavach Personal Loan’ scheme to provide collateral-free loan upto
Rs 5 lakhs for COVID-19 treatment?
1) Canara Bank
2) Indian Bank
3) ICICI Bank
4) Axis Bank
5) State Bank of India
Answer- 5) State Bank of India
Explanation:
SBI introduced a collateral-free offering scheme called ‘Kavach Personal Loan’ to provide financial
assistance to its customers to manage the COVID-19 treatment-related expenses.
Under the term loan, the customers could avail collateral-free personal loan ranging from Rs 25,000 to
Rs 5 lakh at an interest rate of 8.5% per annum for 60 months
About SBI:
Establishment – 1st July 1955
Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra
Chairman – Dinesh Kumar Khara
Tagline – The Banker to Every Indian
41. In June 2021, RBI extended the Risk-Based Internal Audit (RBIA) system for all deposit-
taking Housing Finance Companies (HFCs) and for non-deposit taking HFCs with asset size of
_________ and above to enhance quality of auditing.
1) Rs. 10,000 crore
2) Rs. 25,000 crore
3) Rs. 5,000 crore
4) Rs. 1,000 crore
5) Rs. 20,000 crore
Answer- 3) Rs. 5,000 crore
Explanation:
RBI extended the Risk-Based Internal Audit (RBIA) system for all deposit-taking Housing Finance
Companies (HFCs), irrespective of their size, and for non-deposit taking HFCs with asset size of Rs 5,000
crore and above to enhance the quality and effectiveness of their internal audit system.
42. Which bank topped among the PSU banks in FY21 in terms of Loan & deposit growth?
1) State Bank of India
2) Canara Bank
3) Indian Bank
4) Bank of Maharashtra
5) Punjab & Sind Bank
Answer- 4) Bank of Maharashtra
Explanation:
As per the data published by the Bank of Maharashtra (BoM), it emerged as the top performer among
Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) banks in terms of loan and deposit growth in FY21.
About BoM:
Establishment – Incorporated in 1935
Headquarters – Pune, Maharashtra
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MD & CEO – A.S Rajeev
Tagline – One Family One Bank
43. Which Asset Management Company (AMC) was barred by SEBI (in June’21) for 2-years from
launching certain debt Schemes & fined Rs 5 crore for Violating regulations?
1) Invesco India AMC
2) Franklin Templeton AMC
3) Motilal Oswal AMC
4) Mirae AMC
5) Edelweiss AMC
Answer- 2) Franklin Templeton AMC
Explanation:
SEBI barred Franklin Templeton Asset Management Company from launching certain debt schemes
for two years and fined Rs.5 crore for violating regulatory norms and asked it to pay Rs 517 crore to
wind up six debt schemes.
Vivek Kudva, former head of Asia Pacific (APAC) for Franklin Templeton, and his wife Roopa were
imposed a penalty of Rs.7 crore
44. Which company (in June’21) launched New Fund Offers (NFO) on Banking & Financial service
funds?
1) SBI Mutual Fund
2) L&T Mutual Fund
3) HDFC Mutual Fund
4) Axis Mutual Fund
5) Kotak Mutual Fund
Answer- 3) HDFC Mutual Fund
Explanation:
HDFC Mutual Funds launched the New Fund Offer(NFO) of HDFC Banking and Financial Services Fund
for retail investors from June 11, 2021 to June 25, 2021.
i.ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund has launched a NFO of flexi cap fund.
ii.A NFO is a first-time subscription offer for a new scheme that has been launched by an asset
management company.
45. What is the purpose of ‘BSE Administration & Supervision Ltd (BASL)’, a company set-up by
Bombay Stock Exchange?
1) Improves Safety in Stock Exchange Trading
2) Demand based pricing of Securities
3) Administering Registered Investment Advisors
4) Monitoring Liquidity in the Stock Market
5) Promotion & Supervision of Weak Stocks
Answer- 3) Administering Registered Investment Advisors
Explanation:
Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), has set up its wholly-owned subsidiary company named – ‘BSE
Administration & Supervision Ltd (BASL)’ for carrying out the administration and supervision
activities of all SEBI - Registered Investment Advisors (RIA).
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46. In June 2021, RBI issued guidelines for investments in Payment Systems Operators (PSOs) by
new entities from FATF Non-Compliant Jurisdictions (Countries)
What are the points that are correctly related to the RBI guidelines?
A) New Investors are directed to invest less than 50% of the voting power of the PSO
B) Currently, the interest rates of Microfinance stakeholders are based on the cost of funds plus
the margin of 10% for NBFC-MFIs with loan portfolio exceeding Rs 100 crore
C) Minimum Net Owned Funds of Rs 5 crore is required for an NBFC-MFI to be established in
India
1) All A, B & C
2) Only B & C
3) Only A
4) Only A & B
5) Only C
Answer- 2) Only B & C
Explanation:
In June, 2021, RBI issued regulations for investments in Payment Systems Operators (PSOs) by new
entities from Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Non-compliant Jurisdictions (Countries).
i.Fresh investments from New Investors those non-compliant FATF jurisdictions, in aggregate, should
account for less than 20% of the voting power (including potential voting power) of the PSO.
ii.RBI released the Consultative Document on Regulation of Microfinance for feedback from all
stakeholders, for transparency on interest rates charged
iii.Currently, the interest rates are based on the cost of funds plus the margin of 10% for NBFC-MFIs
with loan portfolio exceeding Rs 100 crore and 12% for others
iv.Minimum Net Owned Funds of Rs 5 crore. (For NBFC-MFIs registered in the country’s North Eastern
Region, Rs. 2 crore).
47. Which company’s CSR arm partnered with NABARD (in June’21) for implementing Phase II of
‘Employability through Skill Initiative Project (ESIP)’?
1) Mahindra & Mahindra
2) Tata Chemicals Ltd
3) Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd
4) Ambuja Cements Ltd
5) Infosys Ltd
Answer- 4) Ambuja Cements Ltd
Explanation:
Ambuja Cement Foundation (ACF), Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm of Ambuja Cements Ltd,
which is working towards the empowerment of rural communities, joins hands with National Bank for
Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) for the implementation of its ‘Employability through
Skill Initiative Project (ESIP) Phase II.
48. Which Small Finance Bank (SFB) collaborated with MoEngage (in June’21) to improve digital
banking experiences in the unserved & underserved regions of India?
1) Ujjivan SFB
2) Suryoday SFB
3) Equitas SFB
4) Utkarsh SFB
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5) Janalakshmi SFB
Answer- 1) Ujjivan SFB
Explanation:
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank (SFB) collaborated with MoEngage, a customer engagement platform to
drive digital banking experiences in the unserved and underserved regions of the country.
About Ujjivan SFB:
Establishment – 2017
Headquarters – Bengaluru, Karnataka
49. Which online insurance distributor recently (in June’21) got approval from IRDAI to function
as an insurance broker?
1) PolicyX
2) Coverfox
3) RenewBuy
4) InsuranceDekho
5) Policybazaar
Answer- 5) Policybazaar
Explanation:
Policybazaar got approval from regulator Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India
(IRDAI) to function as an insurance broker.
Policybazaar is one of the largest online distributors of health, motor and term life insurance.
About IRDAI:
Founded: 1999
Headquarters: Hyderabad, Telangana
Chairperson: Subhash Chandra Khuntia
50. Identify the bank that partnered with the healthcare company ‘Practo’ to provide corporate
health and wellness plans to its employees & family against COVID-19
1) State Bank of India
2) Indian Bank
3) Federal Bank
4) Canara Bank
5) Axis Bank
Answer- 2) Indian Bank
Explanation:
Indian Bank, joined with Practo, healthcare company, to provide Practo’s corporate health and wellness
plans to the bank’s employees (existing and former) and their family members during the COVID-19.
51. In June 2021, RBI made changes to the scope of Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS)
What are the points that are correctly related to BBPS?
A) RBI allowed payment of “Property Tax” through the BBPS
B) At present, recurring bills in 5 segments - Direct to Home (DTH), Electricity, Gas, Telecom and
Water are payable through BBPS
C) BBPS was launched by NPCI in 2016 on Pilot basis and came to full operation in 2017
1) Only B & C
2) Only A
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3) Only A & B
4) Only C
5) Only A & C
Answer- 1) Only B & C
Explanation:
RBI expanded the scope of the Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS) by permitting the addition of
‘mobile prepaid recharges’ as an additional biller category in BBPS on a voluntary basis.
i.BBPS which is an interoperable platform for repetitive bill payments has initially covered recurring
bills only in 5 segments viz. Direct to Home (DTH), Electricity, Gas, Telecom and Water.
ii.BBPS is an integrated bill payment system functioning under the aegis of the National Payments
Corporation of India (NPCI). It was launched on August 31, 2016 on Pilot basis, and made fully
operational on October 17, 2017.
52. Which country received Line of Credit worth USD 108.28 million (in June’21) from Indian
government for constructing its New Parliament Building?
1) Eswatini
2) Maldives
3) Botswana
4) Seychelles
5) Nepal
Answer- 1) Eswatini
Explanation:
Government of India (GoI) extended its 4th Line of Credit (LOC) worth USD 108.28 million to Eswatini
(formerly Swaziland) for construction of their new Parliament building.
About Eswatini:
It is Africa’s smallest country.
Capitals– Mbabane, Lobamba
Currency– Swazi lilangeni (SZL)
53. Who will be benefited through “ICICI STACK”, a 1st of its kind digital banking solution
initiative by ICICI Bank?
1) Frontline Workers
2) MSME Sector
3) Indian Importers & Exporters
4) Corporates
5) Foreign Portfolio Investors
Answer- 4) Corporates
Explanation:
ICICI Bank launched a first-of-its-kind initiative, a comprehensive set of digital banking solutions named
– ICICI STACK for corporates and their entire ecosystem including promoters, group companies,
employees, dealers, vendors and all other stakeholders.
About ICICI Bank:
ICICI (Industrial Credit and Investment Corporation of India) Bank
Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra
MD& CEO – Sandeep Bakhshi
Tagline – Hum hai na, Khayal Apka
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54. Which bank partnered with LIC Cards Services Ltd to launch “Shagun” contactless gift cards of
LIC?
1) Bank of Baroda
2) UCO Bank
3) SIDBI
4) IDBI Bank
5) Central Bank of India
Answer- 4) IDBI Bank
Explanation:
LIC Cards Services Limited (LIC CSL) partnered with IDBI Bank to launch “Shagun”, a contactless
prepaid LIC gift card powered by the IDBI Bank on the RuPay platform.
About IDBI Bank:
Incorporated - 2004
CEO – Rakesh Sharma
Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra
55. Which organisation reclassified Dewan Housing Finance Limited (DHFL) as a non-deposit
taking housing finance company with deposit-taking status?
1) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
2) Reserve Bank of India
3) Ministry of Corporate Affairs
4) Securities and Exchange Board of India
5) Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India
Answer- 2) Reserve Bank of India
Explanation:
RBI revoked the deposit-taking status of Dewan Housing Finance Limited (DHFL) and reclassified it as a
non-deposit taking housing finance company (HFC), before approving the Piramal group‘s bid to take
over it towards the end of the resolution process.
56. Which bank (in June’21) partnered with Karix Mobile to enable Secured banking
communications through WhatsApp?
1) ICICI Bank
2) Canara Bank
3) Federal Bank
4) Kotak Mahindra Bank
5) Axis Bank
Answer- 5) Axis Bank
Explanation:
In partnership with Karix Mobile, Axis Bank makes banking conversational by enabling secure
communication over WhatsApp.
57. In June 2021, Asian Development Bank signed a $484 million loan agreement for
development of Road Transport connectivity in which state?
1) Gujarat
2) Assam
3) Tamil Nadu
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4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Maharashtra
Answer- 3) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
Government of India (GoI) virtually signed a $484 million (Rs 3,616 cr) loan agreement with the Asian
Development Bank to improve transport connectivity and facilitate industrial development in the 590
Km long Chennai–Kanyakumari Industrial Corridor (CKIC) in Tamil Nadu.
About Asian Development Bank:
Establishment– 1966
Headquartered– Manila, Philippines
President– Masatsugu Asakawa
58. Which country received the USD 100 million Line of Credit (in June’21) by Indian government
for development of its Solar Energy Sector?
1) Bangladesh
2) Maldives
3) Seychelles
4) Nepal
5) Sri Lanka
Answer- 5) Sri Lanka
Explanation:
India signed an agreement to extend a 100 million USD Line of Credit (LOC) to Sri Lanka for projects
in the Solar Energy Sector. The agreement was signed between the Government of Sri Lanka and the
Export-Import Bank of India.
i.India became the 1st country to partner with Sri Lanka to meet its goal of 70% power requirements
through renewable energy sources by 2030.
About Sri Lanka:
President– Gotabaya Rajapaksa
Judicial capital– Colombo
Legislative capital– Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
59. Which bank (in June’21) launched a 1st of its kind Digital lending platform utilizing
‘IndiaStack’ project to offer paperless personal loans?
1) Bank of Baroda
2) IndusInd Bank
3) Bank of India
4) Federal Bank
5) Kotak Mahindra Bank
Answer- 2) IndusInd Bank
Explanation:
IndusInd Bank launched the “IndusEasyCredit”, a comprehensive digital lending platform to enable
the customers to meet their financial needs from their home.
i.IndusEasyCredit is a 1st of its kind platform which will offer a digital end to end process by utilising
IndiaStack, to offer personal loans and credit cards in a paperless, presence-less and cashless manner.
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60. Which bank newly partnered with Google Pay (in June’21) to enable Tokenisation of Credit &
Debit cards through Google Pay mobile app?
1) State Bank of India
2) HSBC India
3) Federal Bank
4) IndusInd Bank
5) All the above
Answer- 5) All the above
Explanation:
Google Pay, expanded its network of bank partners offering card tokenisation on the ‘Google Pay’ app
by adding lenders such as State Bank of India (SBI), IndusInd Bank, Federal Bank, and HSBC India.
Tokenisation is the feature that enables users to make debit or credit card payments through a secure
digital token without having to physically share their credit or debit card details
61. Identify the bank that will be acquired by Centrum Financial Services Limited (CFSL) in the
process of setting-up a Small Finance Bank.
1) Punjab and Maharashtra Cooperative Bank
2) Dhrangadhra Peoples' Cooperative Bank
3) Shivalik Mercantile Cooperative Bank
4) Independence Cooperative Bank
5) Mantha Urban Cooperative Bank
Answer- 1) Punjab and Maharashtra Cooperative Bank
Explanation:
In June, 2021, RBI gave approval to Centrum Financial Services Limited (CFSL), to set up a Small Finance
Bank (SFB) and take over the crisis-hit Punjab and Maharashtra Cooperative Bank (PMC) as a part of
the SFB.
A capital infusion of Rs 1,800 crore by CFSL, and its partner BharatPe will be used for incorporating the
SFB, and further both entities will hold 50% share in the SFB.
62. Which fintech company signed a ‘Lead Generation Agreements’ (in June’21) with 12 financial
institutions including ICICI Bank, PNB, Deutsche Bank to provide technology solutions to the
financial institutions?
1) Lendingkart Technologies
2) PayPoint India
3) Pine Labs india
4) Capital Float
5) MoneyTap india
Answer- 2) PayPoint India
Explanation:
PayPoint India, a technology-enabled distribution network of financial services, signed ‘lead
generation agreements’ with 12 financial institutions viz, Punjab National Bank, ICICI Bank,
Deutsche Bank, and Non-Banking Finance Companies (NBFCs) such as Bajaj Housing, Piramal Housing,
and Hero Fincorp, among others.
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63. Identify the points that are correctly related to the Guidelines issued by SEBI (in June’21) on
Mutual Fund (MF) schemes in Interest Rate Swaps (IRS) and Investment Adviser Administration
and Supervisory Body (IAASB)
A) SEBI allowed Mutual Fund companies to enter into vanilla IRS, with prefixed interest rates
B) MF entering into IRS shall not make single counter transactions exceeding 10% of the net
assets of the scheme
C) National Stock Exchange was recognised by SEBI as IAASB for a period of 3 years
1) Only B & C
2) All A, B & C
3) Only B
4) Only A & C
5) Only A & B
Answer- 5) Only A & B
Explanation:
SEBI issued guidelines for the participation of Mutual Fund (MF) schemes in Interest Rate Swaps (IRS).
i.SEBI allowed MFs to enter into plain vanilla IRS for hedging purposes, where the parties agree to a
fixed rate of interest on a notional principal on specific dates for a specified period of time.
ii.If the MF is entering into the IRS through counter transactions, a single transaction should not
exceed 10% of the net assets of the scheme.
iii.SEBI also issued frameworks for the Investment Adviser Administration and Supervisory Body
(IAASB).
iv.BSE Administration & Supervision Limited (BASL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bombay Stock
Exchange (BSE) Limited, has been recognised by SEBI as IAASB for a period of 3 years from June 1,
2021
64. Which bank launched a COVID-19 relief program “Ghar Ghar Ration” to provide assistance to
50,000 low-income customers affected by COVID?
1) IDFC First Bank
2) Bank of India
3) Axis Bank
4) Punjab National Bank
5) IndusInd Bank
Answer- 1) IDFC First Bank
Explanation:
IDFC First Bank launched an Employee-funded relief program named ‘Ghar Ghar Ration’, for its low-
income customers whose livelihoods are affected due to COVID-19.
Ration kits will be supplied under the program to 50,000 COVID-19 affected low-income customers
About IDFC FIRST Bank:
Establishment – 2018
Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra
MD & CEO – V Vaidyanathan
65. In June 2021, SEBI imposed a cumulative fine of Rs 15 crore on ____________________ and its senior
officials for using high yielding strategies on 6-debt schemes.
1) Edelweiss Broking Limited
2) Mirae Asset Financial Group
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3) Motilal Oswal Financial Services
4) Franklin Templeton Trustee Services
5) Invesco PowerShares
Answer- 4) Franklin Templeton Trustee Services
Explanation:
SEBI imposed a cumulative fine of Rs 15 crore on 9 entities, including Franklin Templeton Trustee
Services, senior officials and fund managers associated with the six debt schemes wound up by the
Franklin Asset Management Company.
66. Name the bank that signed an MoU (in June’21) with National Small Industries Corporation
(NSIC) under ‘NSIC Bank Credit Facilitation Scheme’ to provide loans to the MSME sector.
1) Punjab National Bank
2) Indian Bank
3) Kotak Mahindra Bank
4) Union Bank of India
5) IndusInd Bank
Answer- 4) Union Bank of India
Explanation:
Union Bank of India entered into an MOU with the National Small Industries Corporation Ltd (NSIC)
under ‘NSIC Bank Credit Facilitation Scheme’ to support Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)
with credit requirements.
67. Which bank recently (in June’21) entered into a bancassurance partnership with SBI General
Insurance?
1) Kotak Mahindra Bank
2) IDFC First Bank
3) Karur Vysya Bank
4) IndusInd Bank
5) Federal Bank
Answer- 2) IDFC First Bank
Explanation:
SBI General Insurance inked a bancassurance partnership with IDFC (Infrastructure Development
Finance Company) FIRST Bank for selling its non-life insurance products.
i.IDFC First Bank was Establishment in 2018, by merging erstwhile IDFC Bank and Capital First bank
68. Instant online purchases up to Rs 5 lakhs can be made using the ‘Cardless EMI’ facility of
______________ has been extended in June 2021.
1) Axis Bank
2) HDFC Bank
3) State Bank of India
4) Federal Bank
5) ICICI Bank
Answer- 5) ICICI Bank
Explanation:
ICICI Bank has extended the instant ‘Cardless EMI’ facility for its pre-approved customers to make
online purchases across 2,500 e-commerce platforms without using their card. The ‘Cardless EMI’
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facility allows its customers to instantly buy products or services online through EMIs by using their
mobile phone and PAN up to Rs 5 lakh
About ICICI Bank:
Establishment – 1955
Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra
MD& CEO – Sandeep Bakhshi
Tagline – Hum hai na, Khayal Apka
69. Customers from which state will be benefited through the EMI based health insurance
subscription facility announced by Navi General Insurance Limited in June 2012?
1) Maharashtra
2) Punjab
3) Kerala
4) Gujarat
5) Goa
Answer- 3) Kerala
Explanation:
In June 2021, Navi General Insurance Limited, introduced an Equated Monthly Installments (EMI)
subscription-based health insurance in Kerala. It enables the customers to pay affordable monthly EMIs
for health insurance instead of paying the annual premium upfront.
70. Which company partnered (in June’21) with FlexiLoans.com to provide loans to Pharma
retailers and distributors across India?
1) Retailio
2) CureFit
3) Pharmeasy
4) PierianDx
5) Mfine
Answer- 1) Retailio
Explanation:
Fintech platform FlexiLoans.com has partnered with Retailio, a business-to-business healthcare
marketplace, to provide working capital loans to more than 1,00,000 Pharma retailers and distributors
across the country.
71. In June 2021, SEBI gave approval for the sales of _______ shares of Companies with market
capital of over ___________ at the time of listing.
1) 15%; Rs 10,000 crore
2) 5%; Rs 10,000 crore
3) 10%; Rs 1 lakh crore
4) 10%; Rs 10,000 crore
5) 5%; Rs 1 lakh crore
Answer- 5) 5%; Rs 1 lakh crore
Explanation:
After SEBI’s approval over the amendment of the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Rules, Companies
that have a market capitalization (M-cap) of more than Rs 1 lakh crore at the time of listing are now
enabled to sell just 5% of their shares.
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i.The issuer companies should reach a public shareholding of 10% within 2 years of listing and 25%
within 5 years of listing.
72. Identify the bank that partnered with Paisabazaar.com to launch Step Up Credit Card’
1) SBM Bank India
2) Citibank
3) Standard Chartered Bank
4) Deutsche Bank
5) HSBC Bank India
Answer- 1) SBM Bank India
Explanation:
Paisabazaar.com, India’s largest lending marketplace and Credit Score platform, and SBM Bank India,
the youngest universal Bank, launched the ‘Step Up Credit Card’, a credit-builder product, to meet the
credit needs of underserved segments.
73. As per the ‘State of Economy’ report released by __________________, India was ranked ______ in
terms of the shares of ‘Surplus Transferred from Central Banks to Governments’.
1) World Bank; 5th
2) IMF; 2nd
3) RBI; 5th
4) IMF; 5th
5) RBI; 2nd
Answer- 5) RBI; 2nd
Explanation:
As per the ‘State of Economy’ report by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in June 2021, India ranked 2nd
after Turkey in terms of the shares of ‘Surplus Transferred from Central Banks to Governments’.
i.In May 2021, RBI transferred Rs 99,122 crore as surplus to the Central government for the accounting
period of 9 months
ii.RBI reported India as the 5th largest foreign reserve holding country in the world
74. Which company launched India’s 1st Wallet Auto Top-up feature using UPI e-mandates?
1) Paytm
2) BHIM
3) PhonePe
4) MobiKwik
5) Google Pay
Answer- 3) PhonePe
Explanation:
PhonePe launched India’s 1st Wallet Auto Top-up feature using UPI (Unified Payments Interface) e-
mandates for its customers. The amount for Auto top-up ranges from Rs 1,000 to Rs 5,000.
75. Which bank was fined by the RBI with a penalty of ₹12 lakhs for not complying to RBI norms?
1) Baramati Sahakari Bank
2) Mogaveera Cooperative Bank
3) Deccan Urban Cooperative Bank
4) Shivalik Mercantile Cooperative Bank
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5) SVC Cooperative Bank
Answer- 2) Mogaveera Cooperative Bank
Explanation:
RBI imposed penalties of ₹23 lakh on three cooperative banks:
• ₹12 lakh on Mumbai based Mogaveera Co-operative Bank
• ₹10 lakh on Pune Indapur Urban Cooperative Bank
• ₹1 lakh on The Baramati Sahakari Bank
76. Which company partnered with SBI Cards (in June’21) to issue co-branded Contactless Credit
Cards to issue rewards on shopping?
1) JioMart
2) Fabindia
3) Big Bazaar
4) Myntra
5) Snapdeal
Answer- 2) Fabindia
Explanation:
SBI Cards & Payment Services, in partnership with Fabindia, launched co-branded contactless credit
cards named ‘Fabindia SBI Card’ and ‘Fabindia SBI Card SELECT’ to offer a rewarding shopping
experience to its premium customers.
i.It offers 10% value back to customers for buying in-stores at Fabindia
77. Which bank partnered with Afthonia Lab (in June’21) to implement innovative financial
solutions in India?
1) Citibank
2) Federal Bank
3) Deutsche Bank
4) Axis Bank
5) YES Bank
Answer- 5) YES Bank
Explanation:
The Afthonia Lab private Limited has announced a strategic partnership with the YES Bank to
support the fintech companies in India. The partnership will also support the efforts to innovate and
inject new ideas to transform the financial sector of India.
About YES Bank:
MD & CEO– Prashant Kumar
Tagline– Experience our expertise
78. In June 2021, RBI announced the minimum prudential norms on Capital to Risk-Weighted
Assets Ratio (CRAR) and Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) on NBFC.
What are the points that are correctly related to the new norms?
A) Deposit-taking NBFCs should have a CRAR of at least 15% for the last 3 years
B) NPA of the NBFC should be less than 6% in each of the last 3 years
C) There is no ceiling for Dividend Payout Ratios (DPR) for NBFCs that do not accept public funds
1) All A, B & C
2) Only B &C
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3) Only A & B
4) Only A
5) Only A & C
Answer- 1) All A, B & C
Explanation:
RBI linked the declaration of dividend by non-banking finance companies (NBFCs) to their minimum
prudential norms on Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets Ratio (CRAR) and Non-Performing Assets (NPAs).
i.Deposit-taking NBFCs should have a CRAR of at least 15% for the last 3 years
ii.NPA of the NBFC should be less than 6% in each of the last 3 years
iii.There is no ceiling for Dividend Payout Ratios (DPR) for NBFCs that do not accept public funds and
do not have any customer interface
79. India’s Bank Credit to GDP ratio increased to a 5-year high of over 56% in 2020, as per the
data released by _____________________.
1) Reserve Bank of India
2) Organisation for Economic Co-operation & Development
3) Financial Action Task Force
4) Bank for International Settlements
5) International Monetary Fund
Answer- 4) Bank for International Settlements
Explanation:
As per the data of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), the bank credit-to-GDP ratio of India in
2020 rose to a 5-year high of about 56%
About BIS:
Establishment – 1930
Headquarters – Basel, Switzerland
80. The new healthcare financial assistance scheme “Aarogyam Healthcare Business Loan” was
launched by Which organisation?
1) Canara Bank
2) Union Bank of India
3) Central Bank of India
4) State Bank of India
5) Indian Bank
Answer- 4) State Bank of India
Explanation:
The country’s largest lender, State Bank of India (SBI) launched “Aarogyam Healthcare Business
Loan”, for the healthcare sector to extend loan support in view of the novel coronavirus pandemic.
About SBI:
Establishment – 1st July 1955
Chairman – Dinesh Kumar Khara
Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra
Tagline – The Banker to Every Indian
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81. Name the Insurance company that partnered with Clovia to launch “Women’s Cancer Shield” a
1st of its kind insurance policy for female breast cancer patients
1) Alliance Insurance
2) Bharti AXA General Insurance
3) SBI Life Insurance
4) Aviva Life Insurance
5) Life Insurance Corporation
Answer- 1) Alliance Insurance
Explanation:
Clovia, a Women’s personal care brand, in partnership with Alliance Insurance, launched a 1st of its
kind tailor-made insurance policy, named ‘Women’s cancer shield’ for breast cancer female patients.
82. Identify the organisation that sanctioned $125 million (in June’21) towards ‘Resilient Kerala
Program’ to support Kerala against Natural disasters
1) World Bank
2) International Monetary Fund
3) United Nations Development Programme
4) United Nations Environment Programme
5) New Development Bank
Answer- 1) World Bank
Explanation:
The World Bank Board of Executive Directors has approved a $125 million program under the
‘Resilient Kerala Program’ to support Kerala’s preparedness against natural disasters, climate change
impacts, and COVID-19.
About World Bank:
Headquarters – Washington DC, USA
President – David R. Malpass
83. Name the organisation that launched the FY21 annual survey on ‘Computer Software and
Information Technology Enabled Services (ITES) Exports’
1) National Informatics Centre
2) RBI
3) NITI Aayog
4) SEBI
5) NIELIT
Answer- 2) RBI
Explanation:
In June 2021, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) launched the FY21 round of its annual Survey on
‘Computer Software and Information Technology Enabled Services (ITES) Exports’.
i.RBI has also launched the FY21 round of its annual survey on ‘Foreign Liabilities and Assets of Mutual
Funds and Asset Management Companies’.
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84. In June 2021, RBI imposed a total fine of Rs 8lakhs on 3 cooperative banks - Excellent Co-
operative Bank, Janaseva Sahakari Bank & Ajara Urban Co-operative Bank. All 3-banks belong to
which state?
1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Rajasthan
3) Maharashtra
4) Gujarat
5) Bihar
Answer- 3) Maharashtra
Explanation:
RBI imposed a total penalty of Rs 8 lakh on 3 Maharashtra-based co-operative banks - Excellent Co-
operative Bank, Janaseva Sahakari Bank & Ajara Urban Co-operative Bank for contravention of
directions issued by RBI over ‘Maintenance of Deposit Accounts’ and ‘Know Your Customer (KYC)’.
85. In June 2021, the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) announced
a Rs 1860 crores loan for implementing the ‘SALT’ programme. Which Indian state will be
benefited through the loan?
1) Karnataka
2) Assam
3) Punjab
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Gujarat
Answer- 4) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), the lending arm of World Bank Group,
had sanctioned a fund of Rs 1,860 crore to Andhra Pradesh for supporting the implementation of the
‘Supporting Andhra’s Learning Transformation’ (SALT) programme.
i.The programme was targeted to provide innovative solutions to the teaching & learning practices
followed in Government Schools in Andhra Pradesh.
86. Which bank partnered with ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India to make India’s 1st digitised bill
discounting transaction?
1) Kotak Mahindra Bank
2) HDFC Bank
3) ICICI Bank
4) Canara Bank
5) Axis Bank
Answer- 3) ICICI Bank
Explanation:
ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel (AM/NS) India, an integrated flat carbon steel producer, in partnership
with ICICI (Industrial Credit and Investment Corporation of India) Bank, executed India’s 1st digitised
bill discounting transaction.
About ICICI Bank:
Establishment – 1955
MD& CEO – Sandeep Bakhshi
Tagline – Hum hai na, Khayal Apka
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87. Identify the bank that recently (in June’21) enabled customers to make payments using
beneficiary’s Mobile number through “Pay Your Contact” feature in its mobile app
1) Kotak Mahindra Bank
2) Bank of Baroda
3) ICICI Bank
4) IndusInd Bank
5) Axis Bank
Answer- 1) Kotak Mahindra Bank
Explanation:
Kotak Mahindra Bank launched a new feature namely ‘Pay Your Contact’ in its mobile banking app.
This enables its customers to send money or make payments to any of their contacts across all payment
apps simply by the beneficiary’s mobile number.
88. In June 2021, RBI extended regulatory restrictions on __________ till December 2021 to enable
completion of its takeover by Centrum Financial Services
1) Mehsana Urban Cooperative Bank
2) Punjab & Maharashtra Cooperative Bank
3) Mahanagar Cooperative Bank
4) Bombay Mercantile Cooperative Bank
5) Indian Mercantile Cooperative Bank
Answer- 2) Punjab & Maharashtra Cooperative Bank
Explanation:
RBI extended the regulatory restrictions on Punjab and Maharashtra Cooperative (PMC) Bank by
another six months till December 2021 to enable the completion of its takeover by Centrum Financial
Services.
89. Identify the company that made a strategic equity investment in Instamojo (in June’21) to
empower MSMEs & Gig workers through ‘Ease to use solution’
1) PayPal
2) HDFC Bank
3) Amazon
4) Federal Bank
5) MasterCard
Answer- 5) MasterCard
Explanation:
MasterCard made a strategic equity investment in Instamojo to digitize and empower Micro, Small and
Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and gig workers by providing ‘easy to use solutions’.
About Instamojo:
Headquarters – Bangalore, Karnataka
CEO – Sampad Swain
90. In June 2021, Union Minister of MSME Nitin Gadkari launched “MSME Prerana”, a 1st of its
kind program by _____________ in _____________.
1) Canara Bank; Tamil Nadu
2) Indian Bank; Tamil Nadu
3) Canara Bank; Gujarat
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4) Indian Bank; Gujarat
5) Indian Bank; Maharashtra
Answer- 5) Indian Bank; Maharashtra
Explanation:
Union Minister of MSME (Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) and Road, Transport and
Highways, Nitin Gadkari launched Indian Bank’s first of its kind flagship Business Mentoring Program
named ‘MSME Prerana’ in Maharashtra.
i.Under this program, Capacity building programs for MSME workers will be conducted in local
languages.
91. Which country provided an assistance of USD 9.3 million to India (in June’21) through the
Emergency Grant Aid scheme for developing India’s Cold chain storage facilities?
1) France
2) Japan
3) Brazil
4) USA
5) Germany
Answer- 2) Japan
Explanation:
In order to contain COVID-19, Japan is all set to provide approximately US$9.3 million assistance from
its Emergency Grant Aid scheme to India for the building of cold chain facilities for safe storage of
vaccines.
About Japan:
Capital– Tokyo
Currency– Japanese yen
Prime Minister– Yoshihide Suga
92. Which Treasury solution was selected by Commercial Bank of Kuwait (CBK) for
implementing new-generation banking solutions?
1) TCS BaNCS
2) Infosys Finacle
3) Oracle FLEXCUBE
4) Wipro DNA
5) All the Above
Answer- 1) TCS BaNCS
Explanation:
Commercial Bank of Kuwait (CBK), one of the largest financial institutions in Kuwait, has selected
Tata Consultancy Services’(TCS) ‘TCS BaNCS’ Treasury solution to transform its operations, enhance risk
management, offer a new generation of asset class coverage, and ensure regulatory compliance.
About TCS:
Establishment – 1968
Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra
MD & CEO – Rajesh Gopinathan
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93. Which country provided a financial assistance of $41 million (in June’21) to strengthen
India’s health Infrastructure?
1) United Kingdom
2) South Korea
3) European Union
4) Australia
5) United States of America
Answer- 5) United States of America
Explanation:
US (United States) Agency for International Development (USAID) announced an additional $41 million
assistance to help India to confront COVID-19, and strengthen India’s preparedness for future health
emergencies.
94. Identify the Insurance company that partnered with Dvara E-Dairy Solutions to launch
‘Surabhi e-Tag’ - a digital ID for cattles.
1) Aegon Life Insurance
2) IFFCO-Tokio General Insurance
3) Bharti AXA General Insurance
4) DHFL Pramerica Life Insurance
5) Future Generali India Insurance
Answer- 2) IFFCO-Tokio General Insurance
Explanation:
Dvara E-Dairy Solutions Pvt Ltd, a portfolio company of Dvara Holdings, in partnership with IFFCO-
Tokio General Insurance Co. Ltd. (ITGI) launched an artificial intelligence (AI) powered digital identity
(ID) tag named ‘Surabhi e-Tag’, to identify cattle based on muzzle identity.
ECONOMY AND BUSINESS
1. In June 2021, National Statistical Office (NSO) estimated India’s GDP for FY21 contracting at
_________ while Q4 FY21 witnessed a positive growth rate of ________.
1) 7.3%; 1.6%
2) 9.09%; 3.5%
3) 7.3%; 3.5%
4) 9.09%; 1.6%
5) 8.33%; 1.6%
Answer- 1) 7.3%; 1.6%
Explanation:
The National Statistical Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, estimated
India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth for Q4 FY21 at 1.6% with a contraction of 7.3(-7.3)% for
FY21(Earlier projection 8(-8) percent) against 4 percent expansion in FY20.
2. What is India’s projected GDP growth rate for 2021 by Organisation for Economic Co-operation
and Development (OECD), as of June 2021?
1) 12.6%
2) 11.11%
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3) 9.9%
4) 8.33%
5) 7.3%
Answer- 3) 9.9%
Explanation:
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), in its Economic Outlook,
reduced India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth forecast in 2021 to 9.9 percent from its earlier
projection of 12.6 percent (March 2021).
It also projected GDP growth for India at 10 percent in FY22 and 8.25 percent in FY23.
3. What was India’s Fiscal Deficit for FY21 as per the revenue-expenditure data of the Controller
General of Accounts’ (CGA)?
1) 4.5%
2) 6.9%
3) 7.4%
4) 8.6%
5) 9.3%
Answer- 5) 9.3%
Explanation:
The Controller General of Accounts’ (CGA) revenue-expenditure data of the Union government for
FY21 reported India’s fiscal deficit for FY21 at 9.3 percent / Rs 18.21 lakh crore of the gross domestic
product (GDP), which is about Rs 27,194 crore lower than the targeted fiscal deficit of Rs 7.96 lakh
crore.
4. In June 2021, SBI estimated India’s GDP to grow at _________ in FY22, with _______ economic
recovery.
1) 9.3%; W-Shaped
2) 7.9%; U-Shaped
3) 10.4%; V-Shaped
4) 7.9%; W-Shaped
5) 9.3%; V-Shaped
Answer- 4) 7.9%; W-Shaped
Explanation:
State Bank of India (SBI) economists reduced India’s FY22 GDP growth estimates to 7.9 percent (the
lowest among all analysts) from their earlier projection of 10.4 percent.
• SBI predicts India to have a W-shaped recovery.
i.Moody’s, the US-based rating agency, expects India’s GDP to grow at 9.3% in FY22 and 7.9% in FY23.
5. Which organisation partnered with Finastra (in June’21) to accelerate Digitization of
Corporate banks across Asia-Pacific region?
1) Microsoft
2) Larsen and Toubro
3) Wipro
4) Google
5) IBM
Answer- 3) Wipro
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Explanation:
Wipro Limited and the largest pure-play software vendor, Finastra has announced a partnership to
help corporate banks across Asia-Pacific accelerate their digital transformation.
6. In FY21, United States became the _____ largest source of FDI into India, while __________ remains
as the Top FDI source for India for the 3rd consecutive year.
1) 3rd; UAE
2) 2nd; UAE
3) 3rd; Singapore
4) 2nd; Singapore
5) 3rd; Mauritius
Answer- 4) 2nd; Singapore
Explanation:
As per the data of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), the United
States(US) became the 2nd largest source of foreign direct investment(FDI) into India during FY21 by
replacing Mauritius.
Singapore remained the top largest source of FDI into India for the 3rd consecutive fiscal year.
7. Indian exports in May 2021 increased over 67% to ________ compared to May 2020.
1) USD 32.21 billion
2) USD 46.68 billion
3) USD 38.53 billion
4) USD 22.86 billion
5) USD 23.12 billion
Answer- 1) USD 32.21 billion
Explanation:
As per the data of the Ministry of Commerce, India’s merchandise exports in May 2021 increased by
67.39 percent to USD 32.21 billion, against USD 19.24 billion in May 2020, due to healthy growth in
sectors such as engineering, pharmaceuticals, petroleum products, and chemicals.
8. As per the June 2021, Global Economic Prospects released by _______________, India’s GDP was
estimated to grow at _______ in FY22.
1) World Economic Forum; 10.1%
2) World Bank; 10.1%
3) International Monetary Fund; 7.5%
4) World Bank; 8.3%
5) World Economic Forum; 9.5%
Answer- 4) World Bank; 8.3%
Explanation:
In its June 2021 Global Economic Prospects, World Bank revised India’s GDP growth forecast for FY22
to 8.3% from its earlier estimate of 10.1%. It has also projected India’s growth in FY23 at 7.5 percent
due to the impact of COVID-19.
i.Crisil cut its FY22 growth estimate for India to 9.5% from the earlier 11 percent, with a contraction of
7.3(-7.3)% in FY21.
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9. What is India’s GDP growth rate projected as per the (June’21) forecast of the Information and
Credit Rating Agency of India (ICRA)?
1) 8.5%
2) 7.3%
3) 9.1%
4) 6.7%
5) 7.9%
Answer- 1) 8.5%
Explanation:
The Information and Credit Rating Agency of India Limited (ICRA), projected India’s gross domestic
product (GDP) growth in FY22 at 8.5% due to decline in COVID-19 cases and easing of restrictions.
10. For the 1st time in the history, India’s Foreign Exchange Reserves crossed ________ mark in
June 2021, as per the data released by RBI
1) USD 1 Trillion
2) USD 500 Billion
3) USD 2 Trillion
4) USD 750 Billion
5) USD 600 Billion
Answer- 5) USD 600 Billion
Explanation:
According to the weekly statistical data of the RBI, India’s total foreign exchange (forex) reserves
crossed the USD 600 billion mark for the 1st time after increasing by USD 6.842 billion (~44 lakh crore)
in the week ended June 4, 2021.
11. What is India’s expected GDP growth for FY 2021-22 as per the (June’21) projection of
Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)?
1) 9.5%
2) 8.3%
3) 10.6%
4) 8.8%
5) 7.7%
Answer- 1) 9.5%
Explanation:
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) projected India’s Gross Domestic Product(GDP) to grow at
9.5% in Financial year 2021-2022(FY22)
12. Indian IT industry is set to achieve $300-350 billion annual revenues by 2025 as per the data
released by ______________________.
1) Data Security Council of India
2) National Association of Software and Services Companies
3) Confederation of Indian Industry
4) Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry
5) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Answer- 2) National Association of Software and Services Companies
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Explanation:
National Association of Software and Services Companies’ (NASSCOM) stated its perspective in the
process of hiring and job creation over the IT – Business process management (BPM) sector. As per its
forecast, the Indian IT industry is on track to meet its vision of $300-350 billion annual revenues by
2025.
i.The top 5 IT services companies viz, TCS, Infosys, Wipro, HCL, and Tech Mahindra are planning to
add over 96,000 employees in FY22.
13. Which company (in June’21) joined the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Partnership for New
Work Standards to establish a framework for a healthy work environment?
1) IBM
2) Wipro
3) Microsoft
4) Infosys
5) Google
Answer- 2) Wipro
Explanation:
Wipro Limited joined the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Partnership for New Work Standards
initiative to establish a healthy, resilient and equitable future of work with human-first work standards.
14. What was India’s Retail Inflation rate in May 2021, as per the data released by RBI?
1) 5.7%
2) 12.9%
3) 7.8%
4) 10.1%
5) 6.3%
Answer- 5) 6.3%
Explanation:
Retail inflation of India was increased to 6.3 percent in May 2021, breaching the upper limit of the
Reserve Bank of India’s inflation target of 2 to 6 percent for the 1st time in 6 months due to a rise in
food and fuel prices.
i.Wholesale price inflation also increased to an 11-year-high of 12.94 percent in May 2021.
15. Identify the company that partnered with Tata Group (in June’21) to implement 5G
Technology solutions based on O-RAN (Open Radio Access Network), that was indigenously
developed by Tata Group.
1) Reliance Jio
2) Vodafone Group
3) BSNL
4) Bharti Airtel
5) MTNL
Answer- 4) Bharti Airtel
Explanation:
Bharti Airtel & Tata Group have announced a strategic partnership for implementing ‘Made in India’
5G network solutions for India. The 5G Technology will be based on ‘O-RAN (Open Radio Access
Network)’ based Radio and NSA/SA (Non-Standalone/standalone) Core Technology.
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i.The Tata Group has developed the O-RAN technology indigenously.
16. What is India’s GDP forecast for the calendar year 2021 as per the “Macroeconomics India”
report released by Moody’s in June 2021?
1) 9.6%
2) 7%
3) 8.4%
4) 11.1%
5) 10.4%
Answer- 1) 9.6%
Explanation:
As per the report of Moody’s Investors Service, on June 24, 2021, titled “Macroeconomics India:
Economic shocks from second COVID wave will not be as severe as last year’s”, India’s GDP forecast for
the calendar year 2021 was reduced to 9.6% from its earlier estimate of 13.9 percent. It also projected a
7% growth in 2022.
17. What is India's GDP projection (as of June’21) for FY22 as per S&P Global Ratings?
1) 9.5%
2) 8.3%
3) 9.3%
4) 8.5%
5) 8.8%
Answer- 1) 9.5%
Explanation:
In June 2021, S&P Global Ratings revised India’s economic growth projection in FY22 to 9.5 percent
from its earlier forecast of 11 percent. It projected the growth for FY23 at 7.8 percent.
Other Forecasts:
RBI - FY22 to 9.5%
World Bank - FY22 to 8.3%
ICRA - FY22 to 8.5%
Moody’s - FY22 to 9.3%
18. As per the Data released by the Ministry of Commerce, During April 2021, ___________ is
responsible for the highest FDI inflow to India with _________ being the top recipient state.
1) Singapore; Maharashtra
2) Mauritius; Karnataka
3) Malaysia; Maharashtra
4) Singapore; Karnataka
5) Mauritius; Maharashtra
Answer- 2) Mauritius; Karnataka
Explanation:
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry on June 23, 2021 notified that India has attracted a total
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflow of USD 6.24 billion during April 2021 which is 38 % higher FDI
inflow as compared to April, 2020.
• Mauritius is the top investing country with 24% of the FDI Equity inflows
• The top sector during April, 2021 is the Computer Software and Hardware
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• In case of states, Karnataka is the top recipient
19. When will India’s share in the Global Engineering Research & Development market reach
USD 63 billion, according to NASSCOM?
1) 2030
2) 2025
3) 2023
4) 2028
5) 2032
Answer- 2) 2025
Explanation:
According to NASSCOM, India’s share in the global engineering and research and development (ER&D)
market will reach USD 63 billion by 2025.
20. In June 2021, India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) revised India’s GDP forecast for FY22 to
______
1) 10.1%
2) 7.2%
3) 8.4%
4) 9.6%
5) 8.9%
Answer- 4) 9.6%
Explanation:
National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER), forecasted India’s GDP growth for FY22 in the
range of 8.4-10.1 percent with 11.5 percent growth in the Q1FY22(April – June, 2021). It estimated a
contraction of 7.3(-7.3) percent in FY21.
i.India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) reduced India’s GDP growth forecast for FY22 to 9.6% from its
earlier estimate of 10.1%.
21. In FY21, China became the _____ largest exporter destination for India, while __________ remains
India’s top export partner.
1) 4th; UAE
2) 2nd; UAE
3) 3rd; UAE
4) 3rd; USA
5) 2nd; USA
Answer- 5) 2nd; USA
Explanation:
As per the Central government data, China replaced the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as the 2nd largest
export destination for India in FY21. The United States (US) remained as India’s top export partner.
22. Which organisation partnered (in June’21) with Global Alliance for Mass Entrepreneurship
(GAME) to revive the pandemic hit MSME sector?
1) SEBI
2) RBI
3) NABARD
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4) IRDAI
5) SIDBI
Answer- 5) SIDBI
Explanation:
In order to address the challenges faced by MSMEs amid COVID-19 and for their revival, a pact has been
signed between Global Alliance for Mass Entrepreneurship (GAME) and the Small Industries
Development Bank of India (SIDBI).
i.At least 25% of the beneficiaries from the partnership would be women entrepreneurs.
About SIDBI:
Establishment– April 1990
Headquarter– Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
MoUs AND AGREEMENTS
1. Which State/UT recently (in June’21) signed an MoU with Go-Airlines for transportation of
perishable horticulture and agricultural produce across India?
1) New Delhi
2) Maharashtra
3) Jammu & Kashmir
4) Punjab
5) Goa
Answer- 3) Jammu & Kashmir
Explanation:
The Jammu and Kashmir(J&K) Horticulture Department signed an MoU with the airline carrier Go-
Airlines for transportation of perishable horticulture and agricultural produce to various destinations
across the country.
2. In June 2021, the Agriculture Ministry signed MoU’s with 4 Organisations for implementing
pilot projects using Kisan Database.
What are the points that are correctly related to the MoU’s?
A) Patanjali Organic Research Institute will be setting-up the “National Agriculture Geo Hub”
B) Amazon Web Services (AWS) will involve in creating a Digital Innovative Ecosystem for
Agriculture value chain
C) Agribazar India will implement Pilot Projects of Department of Agriculture in 3 states
1) All A, B & C
2) Only B & C
3) Only C
4) Only A & C
5) Only B
Answer- 2) Only B & C
Explanation:
In June 2021, the Agriculture Ministry signed MoU’s with 4 Organisations for implementing digital
infrastructure projects using Kisan Database on Pilot basis.
i.Patanjali Organic Research Institute – Agriculture Management & Farmer Service in 3 districts.
ii.Amazon Web Services (AWS) – Creating Digital Innovative Ecosystem in the Agriculture value chain
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iii.ESRI India Pvt. Ltd – Setting up of “National Agriculture Geo Hub”
iv.Agribazar India Pvt. Ltd – Partner with Pilot Projects of Department of Agriculture in 3 states – Uttar
Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh & Rajasthan
3. Which company signed an MoU (in June’21) with the Indian Society of Heating, Refrigerating
and Air Conditioning Engineers (ISHRAE) for implementing clean energy solutions in the
Refrigerators sector?
1) Power Finance Corporation Limited
2) National Thermal Power Corporation Limited
3) Power Grid Corporation of India Limited
4) Energy Efficiency Services Limited
5) Torrent Power Limited
Answer- 4) Energy Efficiency Services Limited
Explanation:
Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL), a joint venture under the Ministry of Power has signed an MoU
with the Indian Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ISHRAE) for a
strategic partnership to implement energy-efficient and clean energy solution in the Heating,
Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVAC&R) industry.
4. Which organisation (in June’21) signed an MoU with the National Medicinal Plant Board for
developing Quality Planting Material on Medicinal plants & herbs?
1) Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants
2) Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology
3) National Botanical Research Institute
4) Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine
5) National Environmental Engineering Research Center
Answer- 3) National Botanical Research Institute
Explanation:
The National Medicinal Plant Board (NMPB) and the National Botanical Research Institute (CSIR-NBRI)
have signed an MoU for the promotion of cultivation and production of medicinal plants and herbs in
India.
Objective: To facilitate the development of Quality Planting Material of medicinal plants and herbs
identified by the NMPB
5. In June 2021, Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL) made important partnerships for
the deployment of electric vehicles and solar power in India on World Environment Day.
What are the points that are correctly related to the initiatives made by CESL?
A) CESL will implement sustainable development projects upto 60MW to boost Agriculture in
Meghalaya
B) 30,000 electric two- and three-wheelers will be distributed by CESL to Goa, Kerala & Andhra
Pradesh
C) Bajaj Auto became the 1st two-wheeler manufacturer to partner with CESL
1) Only B & C
2) Only A
3) Only A & B
4) All A, B & C
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5) Only A & C
Answer- 3) Only A & B
Explanation:
Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL) made important partnerships for the deployment of
electric vehicles and solar power in India during World Environment Day (5 June, 2021).
i.MoU for 60MW with Meghalaya Power Distribution Corporation Ltd (MePDCL) to implement various
sustainable solutions in agriculture.
ii.Under the MoU with UT of Ladakh, CESL will implement various clean energy programmes including
decentralised solar power in the Zanskar region worth 5MW.
iii.CESL made partnerships with Goa, Kerala & Andhra Pradesh to supply over 30,000 electric two-
and three-wheelers to boost green mobility in India.
iv.CESL has entered into strategic relationships with private companies like Bharat Electronics Ltd
(BEL), TVS Motor Company, JBM Renewables Pvt Ltd., and Fortum India for the expansion and
adoption of the EV ecosystem.
• TVS Motor Company became the 1st two-wheeler manufacturer to partner with CESL.
6. Which organisation partnered with Jammu & Kashmir State Power Development Corporation
Ltd to establish a Joint-Venture company, “Ratle Hydroelectric Power Corporation Ltd” for
implementing an 850 MW project?
1) NHPC Limited
2) THDC India Limited
3) NTPC Limited
4) Tata Power Limited
5) JSW Energy Limited
Answer- 1) NHPC Limited
Explanation:
National Hydro Electric Power Corporation (NHPC), partnered with Jammu & Kashmir State Power
Development Corporation Ltd (JKSPDC) for a joint venture company(JVC), “Ratle Hydroelectric Power
Corporation Limited” for the implementation of 850 MW Ratle Hydroelectric Project in Jammu and
Kashmir(J&K).
About NHPC:
Founded:1975
Headquarters: Faridabad, Haryana
7. Which organisation (in June’21) signed an MoU with CII-Indian Green Building Council (IGBC)
to promote sustainable Green Building Architectural plannings in India?
1) Institute of Urban Designers India
2) Institute of Indian Interior Designers
3) Indian Institute of Architects
4) Council of Architecture
5) Indian Society of Landscape Architects
Answer- 3) Indian Institute of Architects
Explanation:
Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) – Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) signed an MoU with the
Indian Institute of Architects (IIA) to strengthen the Green Building Movement and to promote
sustainable development in the field of Architectural Design and planning.
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About Indian Green Building Council (IGBC):
Formed in 2001
Headquarters– Hyderabad, Telangana
8. Which organisation (in June’21) signed an E-Mobility Agreement with Convergence Energy
Services Limited (CESL)?
1) NHPC Limited
2) THDC India Limited
3) NTPC Limited
4) Tata Power Limited
5) JSW Energy Limited
Answer- 1) NHPC Limited
Explanation:
As an initiative under environmental protection, National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC)
Limited, the hydropower company under the Ministry of Power has signed E-Mobility Agreement with
Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL)
i.Under the agreement, NHPC will receive 25 Electric Vehicles (EVs) and 3 EV fast chargers from CESL.
9. Which organisation partnered with ICAR to establish a location specific “Demand Based Tele
Agriculture Advisories” network?
1) National Technical Research Organisation
2) Digital India Corporation
3) National Informatics Centre
4) Food Corporation of India
5) National Cyber Coordination Centre
Answer- 2) Digital India Corporation
Explanation:
Digital India Corporation (DIC) and Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) signed an MoU to
help farmers by providing location specific ‘Demand Based Tele Agriculture Advisories’.
About ICAR:
Headquarters – New Delhi
Founded – 1929
10. Which organisation (in June’21) partnered with the Ministry of Panchayati Raj to prepare a
‘Model Panchayat Citizens Charter’/ framework for localised delivery of SDG services?
1) Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research
2) Centre for Development Studies
3) Institute of Rural Management Anand
4) Tata Institute of Social Sciences
5) National Institute of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj
Answer- 5) National Institute of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj
Explanation:
Ministry of Panchayati Raj in collaboration with the National Institute of Rural Development &
Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR) prepared a ‘Model Panchayat Citizens Charter’/ framework for delivery of
the services across the 29 sectors, aligning actions with localised Sustainable Development Goals
(SDGs).
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11. With which country did the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM) sign an MoU (in
June’21) to boost bilateral defence industrial relations?
1) Indonesia
2) Vietnam
3) Sweden
4) Canada
5) Brazil
Answer- 3) Sweden
Explanation:
An MoU was signed between Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM) and Swedish Security and
Defence Industry (SOFF) during the webinar on India-Sweden Defence Industry Cooperation to boost
the Bilateral Defence Industrial Relations.
i.Defence Minister Rajnath Singh invited Swedish firms to invest in Defence Corridors in Uttar Pradesh
and Tamil Nadu
12. Which organisation signed an MoU (in June’21) with EESL to implement Clean Energy
solutions in Steel & Mining industries?
1) EdCIL
2) MECON
3) GAIL
4) MOIL
5) NBCC
Answer- 2) MECON
Explanation:
Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL), under the Ministry of Power, signed an MoU with Metallurgical &
Engineering Consultants (MECON) Ltd, under the Ministry of Steel, to implement Energy Efficient &
Clean energy solutions in the Steel & Mining Industries.
13. Which organisation signed an MoU with the National Institute of Wind Energy (in June’21) to
receive ‘Technical Consultancy Services’ for developing Solar, Wind, Hybrid Energy Projects?
1) NHPC Limited
2) THDC India Limited
3) NTPC Limited
4) SJVN Limited
5) NLC India Limited
Answer- 4) SJVN Limited
Explanation:
SJVN Ltd, signed an MoU with the National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE) for ‘Technical
Consultancy Services’ for development of Solar, Wind, Hybrid (Wind & Solar) and Hybrid (Wind, Solar &
Battery Storage) Energy Projects of SJVN.
About NIWE:
Headquarters – Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Established – 1998
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14. Which Ministry recently (in June’21) signed an MoU with the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and
Waterways to develop seaplane services in India?
1) Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
2) Ministry of Planning
3) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
4) Ministry of Civil Aviation
5) Ministry of Tourism
Answer- 4) Ministry of Civil Aviation
Explanation:
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways & Ministry of Civil Aviation signed an MoU for
development of Seaplane services in India. The agreement will help in development of new water
aerodromes & also operationalization of new seaplane routes in India.
The MoU will help in developing Seaplane services within territorial jurisdiction of India under RCS-
UDAN scheme
15. In June 2021, Malaria No More partnered with ICMR & _______________ to establish India
Interagency Expert Committee on Malaria and Climate (IEC) to explore advanced climate-based
solutions to eliminate Malaria by India’s targeted year of ________.
1) World Health Organisation; 2035
2) Indian Meteorological Department; 2030
3) Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology; 2028
4) Indian Meteorological Department; 2028
5) World Health Organisation; 2030
Answer- 2) Indian Meteorological Department; 2030
Explanation:
Malaria No More, an NGO, in partnership with the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) & Indian
Council of Medical Research (ICMR) established an India Interagency Expert Committee on Malaria and
Climate (IEC) to explore and advance climate-based solutions for accelerating malaria elimination in
India.
i.India has set a target to eliminate Malaria by 2030.
16. Which organisation (in June’21) partnered with Emirates Group Security for mutual
exchange of expertise in the Aviation sector?
1) GMR Aviation Academy
2) Hindustan Aviation Academy
3) Indian Institute of Aeronautics
4) Rajiv Gandhi Aviation Academy
5) AJ Aviation Academy
Answer- 1) GMR Aviation Academy
Explanation:
Emirates Group Security (EGS) and GMR Aviation Academy (GMR AA) signed an MoU to promote
cooperation in the exchange of information, technical expertise and aviation security.
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17. In June 2021, the Ministry of Culture signed an MoU with the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and
Waterways for mutual cooperation in Development of the National Maritime Heritage Complex
(NMHC). Where is NHMC located?
1) New Delhi
2) Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu
3) Lothal, Gujarat
4) Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
5) Hampi, Karnataka
Answer- 3) Lothal, Gujarat
Explanation:
The Ministry of Culture (MoC) signed an MoU with the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
(MoPSW) for Cooperation in Development of National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) at Lothal,
Gujarat.
i.NHMC is India’s first of its kind facility dedicated to the legacy of Maritime Heritage of India.
18. Which company signed an MoU with Bangladesh’s Petrobangla (in June’21) for supplying LNG
from India via the 250 km ‘Kanai Chatta (West Bengal) – Shrirampur (Bangladesh) Natural Gas
Pipeline’?
1) Essar Oil
2) H-Energy
3) Hindustan Petroleum
4) Oil India
5) Cairn India
Answer- 2) H-Energy
Explanation:
India’s H-Energy signed an MoU with Petrobangla, a government-owned national oil company of
Bangladesh for supply of R-LNG (Regasified-Liquefied Natural Gas) to Bangladesh.
i.H-Energy will supply LNG to Bangladesh via the 250 km ‘Kanai Chatta (West Bengal) – Shrirampur
(Bangladesh) Natural Gas Pipeline’, which is expected to be commissioned in 2023.
19. Which organisation signed a Statement of Intent (in June’21) with the Ministry of Labour &
Employment of India to tackle employment & skilling challenges among Indian Youth?
1) International Labour Organization
2) United Nations Children’s Fund
3) International Monetary Fund
4) World Trade Organization
5) World Bank
Answer- 2) United Nations Children’s Fund
Explanation:
Union Minister of State, Santosh Gangwar, Ministry of Labour and Employment (MoL&E) signed a
Statement of Intent with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to provide a platform for
cooperation between them to implement solutions to tackle the employment and skilling challenges for
adolescents and youth in India.
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20. Which organisation signed an MoU (in June’21) with the Central Institute of Road Transport
to build competency in Road Transport management?
1) IIM Nagpur
2) IIT Madras
3) Institute of Road Traffic Education
4) IISc Bangalore
5) Border Roads Organisation
Answer- 1) IIM Nagpur
Explanation:
Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Nagpur signed an MoU with the Central Institute of Road
Transport (CIRT) to build competencies and generate industry-oriented knowledge in transport
management.
21. Which country signed an MoU with India (in June’21) for enhancing bilateral cooperation in
the field of Climate Change and waste management?
1) Sri Lanka
2) Mauritius
3) Indonesia
4) Thailand
5) Bhutan
Answer- 5) Bhutan
Explanation:
India & Bhutan signed an MoU for developing cooperation between the two countries in the area of
environment. It will also enable bilateral cooperation in the area of climate change, waste management
etc.
About Bhutan:
Prime Minister – Lotay Tshering
Capital – Thimphu
Currency – Ngultrum
22. Identify the state government that signed an MoU (in June’21) with Survey of India to
implement SVAMITVA scheme and issue property cards to its rural land owners
1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Bihar
3) Tamil Nadu
4) Uttarakhand
5) Assam
Answer- 5) Assam
Explanation:
Assam Government & Survey of India (SoI) signed an MoU for implementation of SVAMITVA scheme
(Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas) in Assam.
SVAMITVA scheme is a Centrally sponsored scheme launched on April 24, 2020 (i.e during the National
Panchayati Raj Day) to conduct surveys on inhabited rural land using drone technology, and to
distribute property cards to the owners.
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23. Identify the country that signed an MoU (in June’21) with India to set-up a Joint Working
Group for enhancing cooperation in the field of Agriculture?
1) Israel
2) Norway
3) Seychelles
4) Mauritius
5) Fiji
Answer- 5) Fiji
Explanation:
India and Fiji signed an MoU for cooperation in the field of Agriculture and allied sectors for a period
of 5-years during a virtual meeting. To enhance mutual cooperation towards the program, both
countries agreed to set up a Joint Working Group (JWG).
About Fiji:
Capital– Suva
Currency– Fijian dollar
24. Which organisation signed an MoU (in June’21) with the National Security Guard (NSG) for
strengthening the core competence of NSG?
1) Indian National Defence University
2) Rashtriya Raksha University
3) National Forensic Sciences University
4) Defence Institute of Advanced Technology
5) Pandit Deendayal Energy University
Answer- 2) Rashtriya Raksha University
Explanation:
The National Security Guard (NSG), counter-terrorism unit under the Indian Ministry of Home Affairs
(MHA) signed an MoU with the Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) for cooperation and collaboration
for cooperation and collaboration focus on strengthening the core competencies of the NSG
25. Which country recently (in June’21) signed the framework agreement of the International
Solar Alliance Framework Agreement (ISA FA) and Instrument of Ratification with India?
1) Italy
2) France
3) Sweden
4) Portugal
5) Denmark
Answer- 5) Denmark
Explanation:
The Kingdom of Denmark signed the framework agreement of the International Solar Alliance
Framework Agreement (ISA FA) and Instrument of Ratification with India. With this, Denmark became
the 1st country to ratify ISA FA after the amendments to it entered into force on January 8, 2021.
About ISA:
Headquarters – Gurugram, Haryana
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About Denmark:
Prime Minister – Mette Frederiksen
Capital – Copenhagen
Currency – Danish Krone
26. Where is Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative (IFFCO) planning to establish a ‘Nano Urea
Liquid Manufacturing Plant’ as per the MoU signed (in June’21) between IFFCO, INAES &
Cooperar?
1) Portugal
2) Ecuador
3) Italy
4) Bangladesh
5) Argentina
Answer- 5) Argentina
Explanation:
Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative (IFFCO) Limited, is set to establish a nano urea liquid
manufacturing plant in Argentina in partnership with Instituto Nacional de Asociativismoy Economia
Social (INAES) and Confederacion Cooperativa De La Republica Argentina Ltda (Cooperar).
27. Which state government signed an MoU (in June’21) with the United Kingdom under
‘ACT4Green’ programme to strengthen its Green energy start-up ecosystem?
1) Odisha
2) Karnataka
3) West Bengal
4) Maharashtra
5) Assam
Answer- 4) Maharashtra
Explanation:
The Maharashtra State Innovation Society (MSInS) signed an MoU with Foreign and Commonwealth
Development Office (FCDO), Government of United Kingdom (UK) under their ‘ACT4Green’
programme. To strengthen the Clean Energy & Green Energy Tech Start-up ecosystem in Maharashtra.
28. Where is Triton Electric Vehicle planning to set-up its Rs 2,100 Crore Electric Vehicle
Manufacturing Unit?
1) Dhanbad, Jharkhand
2) Zaheerabad, Telangana
3) Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh
4) Aurangabad, Maharashtra
5) Arrah, Bihar
Answer- 2) Zaheerabad, Telangana
Explanation:
US-based electric vehicles major Triton Electric Vehicle Pvt. Ltd entered into an MoU with the Telangana
government for setting up of a Rs 2,100 Crore manufacturing unit for electric vehicles in Zaheerabad,
Telangana.
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29. Which mineral will be explored under the tripartite MoU signed (in June’21) between MOIL
Limited, Madhya Pradesh and MPSMCL?
1) Aluminum
2) Phosphorus
3) Thorium
4) Bauxite
5) Manganese
Answer- 5) Manganese
Explanation:
State-owned MOIL Limited signed a tripartite MoU (memorandum of understanding) with the
Government(govt) of Madhya Pradesh (MP) and the Madhya Pradesh State Mining Corporation Limited
(MPSMCL) to explore the possibilities of manganese ore mining in 4 districts of MP viz, Balaghat,
Jabalpur, Jhabua, and Chhindwara.
APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS
1. In May 2021, Indian govt. reconstituted 6 Empowered Groups (EG) that was previously setup
for Covid-19 to _______ EG’s, where _________ was appointed as the convenor the newly formed EG on
Vaccination
1) 8; Amitabh Kant
2) 12; VK Paul
3) 10; VK Paul
4) 8; Balaram Bhargava
5) 10; Balaram Bhargava
Answer- 3) 10; VK Paul
Explanation:
The Government has reconstituted 6 empowered groups(EG) set up for Covid-19 into 10 under
section 10(2)(h) and (i) of the Disaster Management Act, 2005 to manage the current Covid-19 situation.
i.A panel for vaccination and monitoring medical oxygen requirements were newly formed.
ii.VK Paul, Niti Aayog (health) member, will be the convenor of the EG on vaccination.
iii.EG related to medical oxygen will be headed by Giridhar Aramane.
2. Who was appointed (in May’21) as the Director General of the National Investigation Agency?
1) Kuldiep Singh
2) Y C Modi
3) Rakesh Asthana
4) Samant Goel
5) Rishi Kumar Shukla
Answer- 1) Kuldiep Singh
Explanation:
Kuldiep Singh, Director-General (DG) of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), has been given
additional charge, as the DG of National Investigation Agency (NIA).
i.NIA is India’s counter-terrorism task force headquartered at New Delhi.
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3. Who was elected (in May’21) as the Asia and Oceania Representative of the International
Association of Ultrarunners (IAU) Executive Council?
1) Nadeem Khan
2) Adille J. Sumariwalla
3) Nagaraj Adiga
4) Suresh Kalmadi
5) Himanta Biswa Sarma
Answer- 3) Nagaraj Adiga
Explanation:
i.Nagaraj Adiga of India elected as the Asia and Oceania Representative in International Association
of Ultrarunners (IAU) Executive Council for 2021-2025.
ii.Nadeem Khan of Canada was elected as the President of the IAU Council.
4. In May 2021, Jagannath Bidyadhar Mohapatra was appointed as the interim Chairman of
Which organisation?
1) Indian Railways
2) Central Bureau of Investigation
3) Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs
4) National Investigation Agency
5) Central Board of Direct Taxes
Answer- 5) Central Board of Direct Taxes
Explanation:
Jagannath Bidyadhar Mohapatra (J B Mohapatra), a 1985-batch Indian Revenue Service officer, was
appointed as the interim chairman of Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT).
5. Who was appointed (in May’21) as the new President of Confederation of Indian Industry(CII)?
1) Uday Kotak
2) T.V. Narendran
3) Uday Shankar
4) Pawan Munjal
5) Sanjiv Bajaj
Answer- 2) T.V. Narendran
Explanation:
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has elected Tata Steel Ltd Chief Executive Officer(CEO) and
Managing Director(MD) T.V. Narendran, as its President for the year 2021-22.
6. In May 2021, Hari Krishna Dwivedi was appointed as the Chief Secretary of Which State?
1) Goa
2) Kerala
3) West Bengal
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Gujarat
Answer- 3) West Bengal
Explanation:
Hari Krishna Dwivedi has been appointed as the new Chief Secretary of West Bengal.
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Alapan Bandyopadhyay has been appointed as New Chief Advisor to the Chief Minister(CM) of West
Bengal.
About West Bengal:
Capital: Kolkata
Governor: Jagdeep Dhankhar
Chief Minister: Mamata Banerjee
7. Who recently (in June’21) became the 1st Indian to be appointed as the President of the
International Narcotics Control Board (INCB)?
1) Jagjit Pavadia
2) Rakesh Asthana
3) Gyan Sarvar
4) Subodh Kumar Jaiswal
5) Arvind Kumar
Answer- 1) Jagjit Pavadia
Explanation:
The former Narcotics Commissioner of India and a retired officer of the Indian Revenue Service
(Customs), Jagjit Pavadia has been elected as the President of Vienna based International Narcotics
Control Board (INCB) in its 131st session for a period of five years.
• She is the first Indian to be appointed as the Chief of the INCB and the second woman to hold this
office.
8. Who was appointed (in June’21) as the Chairman of Magma Fincorp Limited?
1) Vijay Deshwal
2) Abhay Bhutada
3) Krishna Ella
4) Adar Poonawalla
5) Milind Shirodkar
Answer- 4) Adar Poonawalla
Explanation:
Magma Fincorp Limited has appointmented Adar Poonawalla as the Chairman of the company.
i.Adar Poonawalla is currently the Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of Serum Institute of India
9. Who was appointed (in June’21) as the Chairperson of National Human Rights Commission
(NHRC) of India?
1) Navin Sinha
2) Arun Kumar Mishra
3) Ashok Bhushan
4) Rohinton Fali Nariman
5) Uday Lalit
Answer- 2) Arun Kumar Mishra
Explanation:
Former Justice of Supreme Court, Arun Kumar Mishra appointed as the Chairperson of the National
Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India. He was appointed as the Chairperson for a period of 3
years.
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About National Human Rights Commission (NHRC):
Established – 12 October, 1993
Headquarter – New Delhi
10. Who became the President of Israel in June 2021?
1) Benjamin Netanyahu
2) Mahmoud Abbas
3) Isaac Herzog
4) Benny Gantz
5) Reuven Rivlin
Answer- 3) Isaac Herzog
Explanation:
Veteran politician Isaac Herzog, the former Labor Party leader elected as the 11th President of Israel
in a secret Ballot held in the Knesset, Parliament of Israel.
About Israel:
Prime Minister– Benjamin Netanyahu
Currency– Shekel
Capital– Jerusalem
11. Who was appointed as the head of the Expert Group set-up by the Labour Ministry (in
June’21) to make recommendations on National Minimum Wages?
1) D.P.S Negi
2) Ajit Mishra
3) Vibha Bhalla
4) Tarika Chakraborty
5) Anushree Sinha
Answer- 2) Ajit Mishra
Explanation:
The Ministry of Labour and Employment(MoL&E) has constituted an expert group led by Professor Ajit
Mishra, director of the Institute of Economic Growth, to provide technical support and
recommendations to fix the minimum wages and national floor minimum wages.
D.P.S Negi, Senior Labour & Employment Advisor, Ministry of Labour & Employment will be the
member secretary of the expert group.
12. Who was appointed (in June’21) as the Convenor of the 8-member Group of Ministers panel
that was set by the GST Council to examine GST exemption on COVID-19 essentials?
1) Tirath Singh Rawat
2) Conrad Kongkal Sangma
3) Himanta Biswa Sarma
4) Pramod Sawant
5) Pema Khandu
Answer- 2) Conrad Kongkal Sangma
Explanation:
The GST Council constituted an 8-member group of ministers (GoM) to examine the need for GST
concession/exemption on a range of Covid-19 essentials such as vaccines, drugs, testing kits, and
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ventilators and make recommendations on the GST rates of COVID-19 relief material. Conrad Kongkal
Sangma, Chief Minister of Meghalaya will be the Convenor of the panel.
13. In June 2021, Patrick Amoth was appointed as the Chairman of WHO Executive Board. Patrick
Amoth belongs to which country?
1) Switzerland
2) Zimbabwe
3) Ukraine
4) Kenya
5) Georgia
Answer- 4) Kenya
Explanation:
Dr Patrick Amoth of Kenya has been appointed as the Chairman of WHO Executive Board, for a
period of one year. He succeeds Dr Harsh Vardhan, who completed his tenure as Chairman of WHO
Executive Board on June 02, 2021.
About WHO:
Director General: Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland
Founded: 7 April 1948
14. Who became (in June’21) the new Director General of Assam Rifles?
1) Pradeep Chandran Nair
2) Kuldiep Singh
3) Sukhdeep Sangwan
4) S S Deswal
5) M A Ganapathy
Answer- 1) Pradeep Chandran Nair
Explanation:
Lieutenant General (Lt Gen) Pradeep Chandran Nair took over as the 21st Director General(DG) of
Assam Rifles(AR), India’s oldest paramilitary force at the DGAR headquarters at Shillong, Meghalaya.
The Assam Rifles were popularly known as Sentinels of the North-East.
15. RBI approved the re-appointment of Vishwavir Ahuja as the MD & CEO for a period of 1-year
to which bank?
1) Karnataka Bank
2) IDFC FIRST Bank
3) RBL bank
4) City Union Bank
5) IndusInd Bank
Answer- 3) RBL bank
Explanation:
RBI approved the re-appointment of Vishwavir Ahuja as Managing Director(MD) and Chief Executive
Director(CEO) of RBL bank for a period of one year with effect from June 30, 2021.
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16. Who recently (in June’21) got selected as the Board member of International Dairy
Federation (IDF)?
1) R S Sodhi
2) Verghese Kurien
3) Sam Pitroda
4) Nirmala Kurien
5) R Nantha Gopal
Answer- 1) R S Sodhi
Explanation:
Dr. R S Sodhi, Managing Director, Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd (GCMMF)
popularly known as ‘Amul’ was selected to the Board of International Dairy Federation (IDF).
17. Who was appointed (in June’21) as the Senior Advisor of Agritech firm ‘Omnivore’?
1) M. Ramakrishnayya
2) Harsh Kumar Bhanwala
3) G.R. Chintala
4) G.V. Ramakrishna
5) G.N. Bajpai
Answer- 2) Harsh Kumar Bhanwala
Explanation:
Omnivore, an Agritech venture capital firm, has appointed Harsh Kumar Bhanwala the former
chairman of NABARD as its Senior Advisor.
18. Who recently (in June’21) became the 1st Indian to be elected as a member of the
International Swimming Federation (FINA) Bureau?
1) Adille J. Sumariwalla
2) Arjun Munda
3) Monal D Chokshi
4) V.N. Prasood
5) Virendra Nanavati
Answer- 5) Virendra Nanavati
Explanation:
Vice-President of Indian Olympic Association, Virendra Nanavati was elected as a member of
International Swimming Federation (FINA) Bureau at the FINA General Congress held at Doha, Qatar.
He is the first Indian to be elected as a Bureau member of the FINA.
About FINA:
Headquarters : Lausanne, Switzerland
Establishment : 19 July 1908
19. In June 2021, Husain Al-Musallam was elected as the President of the International
Swimming Federation (FINA). Which country does he belong to?
1) South Africa
2) United Kingdom
3) France
4) Israel
5) Kuwait
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Answer- 5) Kuwait
Explanation:
Kuwait’s Husain Al-Musallam has been elected as the President of the International Swimming
Federation (FINA) at the FINA General Congress held in Doha, Qatar.
i.South Africa’s Sam Ramsamy has been appointed as the first vice-president of FINA.
20. Who was nominated for the post of Assistant secretary for global markets and director
general for the United States and Foreign Commercial Service?
1) Pramila Jayapal
2) Arun Venkataraman
3) Shalanda Baker
4) Ami Bera
5) Jenifer Rajkumar
Answer- 2) Arun Venkataraman
Explanation:
U.S. President Joe Biden has announced Indian American Arun Venkataraman as a nominee for
Director General of the United States and Foreign Commercial Service and the Assistant Secretary for
Global Markets in the Department of Commerce.
Recently, the US Senate has confirmed that Christine Wormuth will be the first female secretary of the
Army.
21. In June 2021, Alok Kumar was appointed as the Chief Secretary of which state?
1) Tripura
2) Assam
3) Arunachal Pradesh
4) West Bengal
5) Gujarat
Answer- 1) Tripura
Explanation:
Senior IAS officer Alok Kumar took over the charge as new Chief Secretary of Tripura. He replaced
Manoj Kumar who has now been appointed as Special Chief Resident Commissioner of Tripura Bhavan,
New Delhi.
22. Who was appointed (in June’21) as the Interim CEO of HSBC India?
1) Surendra Rosha
2) Noel Quinn
3) Hitendra Dave
4) Manish Jain
5) Zarin Daruwala
Answer- 3) Hitendra Dave
Explanation:
Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Ltd. (HSBC) has appointed Hitendra Dave as the interim
Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of HSBC India. Hitendra Dave’s formal appointment as the CEO is subject to
regulatory approval.
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23. In June 2021, Abdulla Shahid was elected as President of the 76th session of the United
Nations (UN) General Assembly. Abdulla Shahid belongs to which country?
1) Turkey
2) Saudi Arabia
3) India
4) Qatar
5) Maldives
Answer- 5) Maldives
Explanation:
Maldives’ Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid elected as President of the 76th session of the United
Nations (UN) General Assembly.
24. Who was appointed (in June’21) as the Educational Advisor of the World Bank?
1) Anand Kumar
2) Ranjitsinh Disale
3) Babar Ali
4) Vageshwari Deswal
5) T. N. Seema
Answer- 2) Ranjitsinh Disale
Explanation:
In June 2021, Ranjitsinh Disale, a school teacher from Maharashtra was appointed as the Educational
Advisor of the World Bank from June 2021 till December 2024. He was one of the 12 advisors to be
appointed by the World Bank.
i.Notably, Ranjitsinh Disale was the winner of 2020’s Global Teacher Prize and also the 1st Indian to
win the prize.
25. Who was appointed as an Election Commissioner of India in June 2021?
1) Om Prakash Rawat
2) Yashvardhan Kumar Sinha
3) Anup Chandra Pandey
4) T V Somanathan
5) Sunil Arora
Answer- 3) Anup Chandra Pandey
Explanation:
Anup Chandra Pandey, was appointed as an Election Commissioner of India in June 2021.
Anup Chandra Pandey will join Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sushil Chandra and Election
Commissioner Rajiv Kumar in the 3-member top executive body of the Election Commission of India
(ECI)
26. Which Deputy Governor of RBI was re-appointed (in June’21) for a period of 2-years?
1) M Rajeshwar Rao
2) Rabi Sankar
3) BP Kanungo
4) Michael Patra
5) Mahesh Kumar Jain
Answer- 5) Mahesh Kumar Jain
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Explanation:
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the re-appointment of Mahesh Kumar Jain
(MK Jain) as Deputy Governor of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for a period of 2-years.
About RBI:
Establishment: 1st April 1935
Headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra
Governor: Shaktikanta Das
Deputy Governors: Michael Patra, M Rajeshwar Rao, MK Jain and Rabi Sankar.
27. In June 2021, RBI gave approval for the re-appointment of Chandra Shekhar Ghosh as the MD
& CEO of Which Bank?
1) Federal Bank
2) Bandhan Bank
3) Karur Vysya Bank
4) Axis Bank
5) YES Bank
Answer- 2) Bandhan Bank
Explanation:
RBI granted approval for re-appointment of Chandra Shekhar Ghosh as Managing Director & Chief
Executive Officer (MD & CEO) of Bandhan bank, for a period of three years, with effect from July 10,
2021.
28. In June 2021, Choguel Kokalla Maïga became the transition Prime Minister of Which country?
1) Philippines
2) Vietnam
3) Mali
4) Namibia
5) Nigeria
Answer- 3) Mali
Explanation:
Assimi Goita, the transitional president of Mali named Choguel Kokalla Maïga, as the transitional Prime
Minister of Mali.
About Mali:
President– Assimi Goita
Capital– Bamako
Currency– West African CFA Franc
29. In June 2021, the Central government gave a 9-month tenure extension to M R Kumar. He
currently serves as the Chairman of Which organisation?
1) Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
2) Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI)
3) Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)
4) Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC)
5) Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)
Answer- 4) Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC)
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Explanation:
The Government has given a nine-month extension to Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC)
Chairman M R Kumar till March,2022 in view of the ongoing preparation for the initial public
offer(IPO).
30. In June 2021, Ukhnaa Khurelsukh was elected as the President of Which country?
1) Ukraine
2) Georgia
3) Uzbekistan
4) Kyrgyzstan
5) Mongolia
Answer- 5) Mongolia
Explanation:
Former Mongolian Prime Minister Ukhnaa Khurelsukh has become the 6th democratically elected
President of Mongolia. Ukhnaa Khurelsukh was forced to resign from the post of Prime Minister
following the protest in January 2021.
About Mongolia:
Capital– Ulaanbaatar (or Ulan Bator)
Currency– Mongolian Togrog
31. Who was re-appointed by RBI (in June’21) as the part-time Chairman of ICICI Bank?
1) Sandeep Bakhshi
2) Girish Chandra Chaturvedi
3) Atanu Chakraborty
4) Hari L. Mundra
5) Rakesh Makhija
Answer- 2) Girish Chandra Chaturvedi
Explanation:
RBI approved the re-appointment of Girish Chandra Chaturvedi (GC Chaturvedi) as the part-time
Chairman of ICICI Bank for a period of three years starting July 1, 2021.
About ICICI Bank:
Established - 1994
MD & CEO - Sandeep Bakhshi
Tagline - Hum Hai Na, Khayal Apka
32. In June 2021, President Ram Nath Govind appointed Justice Sanjay Yadav as the Chief Justice
of which High Court?
1) Madras High Court
2) Allahabad High Court
3) Calcutta High Court
4) Bombay High Court
5) Andhra Pradesh High Court
Answer- 2) Allahabad High Court
Explanation:
President of India, Ram Nath Govind has appointed Justice Sanjay Yadav as the Chief Justice of the
Allahabad High Court with effect from the date he assumes charge of his office.
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i.President appoints Chief Justice of High Courts under Article 217 of the Constitution of India.
33. Who was appointed (in June’21) as the Chairperson of the Grievance Redressal Board on
content grievances related to OTT platforms?
1) A Surya Prakash
2) K Madhavan
3) Arjan Kumar Sikri
4) Shashi Shekhar Vempati
5) Shashi Tharoor
Answer- 3) Arjan Kumar Sikri
Explanation:
The Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) has appointed former Supreme Court Justice
Arjan Kumar Sikri to chair the Grievance Redressal Board (GRB), a part of the Digital Publisher Content
Grievances Council (DPCGC).
i.The committee will address the content grievances related to the video online streaming services
(OTT) of the council members.
34. In June 2021, Henri Marie Dondra was appointed as the Prime Minister of Which Country?
1) Central African Republic
2) South Sudan
3) Democratic Republic of the Congo
4) Botswana
5) Tanzania
Answer- 1) Central African Republic
Explanation:
Former finance minister Henri Marie Dondra has been appointed as Prime Minister of the Central
African Republic(CAR).
About Central African Republic(CAR):
President: Faustin Archange Touadera
Capital: Bangui
35. Who was appointed (in June’21) as the Brand Ambassador of Biotechnology firm Mylab
Discovery Solutions?
1) Salman Khan
2) Sonu Sood
3) Deepika Padukone
4) Akshay Kumar
5) Alia Bhatt
Answer- 4) Akshay Kumar
Explanation:
Bollywood Actor Akshay Kumar has been appointed as the Brand Ambassador of Biotechnology firm
Mylab Discovery Solutions.
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36. Who was appointed (in June’21) as the “Chef de Cabinet” to the President of 76th UN General
Assembly?
1) Abdulla Shahid
2) Kakanur Nagaraj Naidu
3) Thilmeeza Hussain
4) Syed Akbaruddin
5) T. S. Tirumurti
Answer- 2) Kakanur Nagaraj Naidu
Explanation:
Abdulla Shahid, Foreign Minister of Maldives and the President-elect of the 76th United Nations
General Assembly(UNGA) appointed Indian Diplomat Kakanur Nagaraj Naidu, India’s
Ambassador/Deputy Permanent Representative of Permanent Mission of India to the United
Nations(UN) as his Chef de Cabinet.
37. Who became the 1st Woman Secretary-General of the United Nations Conference on Trade
and Development (UNCTAD)?
1) Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka
2) Michelle Bachelet
3) Rebeca Grynspan
4) Lakshmi Puri
5) Asha-Rose Migiro
Answer- 3) Rebeca Grynspan
Explanation:
Former Vice President of Costa Rica and Economist Rebeca Grynspan became the first woman
secretary-general of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).
38. Who became the 13th Prime Minister of Israel in June 2021?
1) Mahmoud Abbas
2) Benjamin Netanyahu
3) Bashar al-Assad
4) Naftali Bennett
5) Barham Salih
Answer- 4) Naftali Bennett
Explanation:
Naftali Bennett was sworn in as the 13th Prime Minister of Israel. He succeeds Benjamin Netanyahu
who has been serving as the PM of Israel for the past 12 years.
About Israel:
Capital: Jerusalem
President: Isaac Herzog
Currency: Israeli New Shekel
39. In June 2021, Automobile manufacturer Audi extended its association with _________ as its
brand ambassador
1) Ranveer Singh
2) Virat Kohli
3) Rishabh Pant
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4) Akshay Kumar
5) Deepika Padukone
Answer- 2) Virat Kohli
Explanation:
Audi AG, the German automobile manufacturer, has extended its association with Indian Cricketer Virat
Kohli as its brand ambassador.
40. Who recently (in June’21) got appointed as an honorary member of WHO’s Global Air
Pollution and Health-Technical Advisory Group?
1) Mukesh Sharma
2) Bhaskar Datta
3) Balram Bhargava
4) Abhijit Das
5) Adar Poonawalla
Answer- 1) Mukesh Sharma
Explanation:
Mukesh Sharma, who is a professor at IIT Kanpur was appointed as honorary member of WHO’s
(World Health Organization) Global Air Pollution and Health-Technical Advisory Group (GAPH-TAG).
41. Who was appointed (in June’21) as the CEO of Ferrari with effect from September 2021?
1) Andy Jassy
2) Benedetto Vigna
3) Harald Krüger
4) Lee Byung-chul
5) Herbert Diess
Answer- 2) Benedetto Vigna
Explanation:
Italian car maker Ferrari has appointed Benedetto Vigna as a Chief Executive Officer(CEO) effective
from September 1, 2021.
42. Who recently (in June’21) became a member of the Board of Securities and Exchange Board of
India?
1) Anand Mohan Bajaj
2) Ajay Seth
3) T V Somanathan
4) G R Surya Kumar
5) Tarun Bajaj
Answer- 1) Anand Mohan Bajaj
Explanation:
Anand Mohan Bajaj, Additional Secretary in the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) has been
appointed as Member of the Board of Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) by the Government
of India.
About SEBI:
Establishment – April 12, 1992
Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra
Chairman – Ajay Tyagi
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43. Who was appointed (in June’21) as the Chairman of Microsoft Corporation?
1) Satya Nadella
2) Andy Jassy
3) Tim Cook
4) Ajay Banga
5) Sundar Pichai
Answer- 1) Satya Nadella
Explanation:
Microsoft Corporation appointed its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Satya Nadella as its Chairman. He
will succeed John Thompson who will now serve as lead independent director.
44. Who was reappointed (in June’21) as the Indian Brand Ambassador of PUMA Motorsports?
1) Virat Kohli
2) Ravindra Jadeja
3) Karun Chandhok
4) Yuvraj Singh
5) Aditya Patel
Answer- 4) Yuvraj Singh
Explanation:
Global sports brand PUMA extended its partnership with former Indian Cricketer Yuvraj Singh by
signing him as the Brand Ambassador of PUMA motorsports in India.
45. In June 2021, Mukund Gosavi was appointed as the Brand Ambassador of Corona vaccination
program of ____________ state.
1) Rajasthan
2) Maharashtra
3) Odisha
4) West Bengal
5) Gujarat
Answer- 2) Maharashtra
Explanation:
The Maharashtra government has appointed Mukund Gosavi as a brand ambassador of the Corona
vaccination program for speedy implementation of Corona vaccination in the Jalgaon district,
Maharashtra due to his selfless service
46. Who was appointed (in June’21) as the Counsellor of India’s Permanent Mission in WTO?
1) Aashish Chandorkar
2) T. S. Tirumurti
3) Tarun Bajaj
4) Ajay Seth
5) Ajit Kumar
Answer- 1) Aashish Chandorkar
Explanation:
In an introductory move, a private person Aashish Chandorkar was appointed by the Central
Government as Counsellor in India’s Permanent Mission in the World Trade Organisation (WTO) for
a period of three years.
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47. In June 2021, the UN General Assembly announced the appointment of _______________ as the
Secretary General of UN for a _______term
1) Filippo Grandi; 7-years
2) Antonio Guterres; 5-years
3) Filippo Grandi; 6-years
4) Antonio Guterres; 7-years
5) Filippo Grandi; 5-years
Answer- 2) Antonio Guterres; 5-years
Explanation:
Antonio Guterres, was re-elected as the Secretary General of United Nations (UN) for a 2nd 5-year
term from January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2026. His appointment was made by the United Nations
General Assembly (UNGA).
48. In June 2021, SEBI reconstituted its Takeover Panel under the Chairship of ___________ and
appointed _________ as the new member of the Takeover Panel
1) N K Sodhi, N Venkatram
2) Ajay Tyagi, G R Chintala
3) N K Sodhi, S K Mohanty
4) Ajay Tyagi, S K Mohanty
5) N K Sodhi, G R Chintala
Answer- 1) N K Sodhi, N Venkatram
Explanation:
SEBI reconstituted its Takeover Panel and appointed N Venkatram MD and CEO, Deloitte India as the
new member of the Takeover Panel. Justice N. K. Sodhi is the chairperson of the Takeover Panel.
49. Who won the 2021 Iranian Presidential election to become the new President-elect of Iran?
1) Hassan Rouhan
2) Naftali Bennett
3) Ebrahim Raisi
4) Ali Khamenei
5) Reuven Rivlin
Answer- 3) Ebrahim Raisi
Explanation:
Iranian Chief justice Ebrahim Raisi became the President-elect of Iran, after winning the 2021 Iranian
presidential election. He will succeed Hassan Rouhani.
About Iran:
Supreme leader: Ali Khamenei
Capital: Tehran
Currency: Iranian rial
50. Who recently (in June’21) became a member of ‘High-Level Advisory Group (HLAG) on
Sustainable and Inclusive Recovery and Growth’ of World Bank & IMF?
1) Arvind Panagariya
2) Montek Singh Ahluwalia
3) Rajiv Kumar
4) Raghuram Rajan
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5) Amitabh Kant
Answer- 2) Montek Singh Ahluwalia
Explanation:
Montek Singh Ahluwalia, former Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission of India, was named as
a member of a ‘High-Level Advisory Group (HLAG) on Sustainable and Inclusive Recovery and Growth’
formed by the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
51. Who was appointed (in June’21) as the ‘Ambassador of Forest Frontline Heroes’ by WWF
India?
1) Ram Charan
2) Upasana Kamineni
3) Allu Arjun
4) Arvind Wable
5) Sneha Reddy
Answer- 2) Upasana Kamineni
Explanation:
The Managing Director of Apollo Life, Upasana Kamineni, has been named as an ‘Ambassador of
Forest Frontline Heroes’ by WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature) India.
About WWF India:
Establishment– 1969
President– Arvind Wable
Headquarter– New Delhi
52. In June 2021, Civil Contract – a political party led by Armenia current Prime Minister
_____________ won the country’s Parliamentary election.
1) Nikol Pashinyan
2) Naftali Bennett
3) Ebrahim Raisi
4) Ali Khamenei
5) Barham Salih
Answer- 1) Nikol Pashinyan
Explanation:
In June 2021, Civil Contract – a political party led by Nikol Pashinyan, the serving Prime Minister of
Armenia won the country’s Parliamentary election with 53.97% of the votes polled.
i.This election comes after the “Six Week War” between Armenia & Azerbaijan that took place in the
Nagorno-Karabakh region in November-December 2020.
About Armenia:
Capital – Yerevan
Currency – Armenian dram
President – Armen Sargsyan
53. Who was appointed (in June’21) as the Brand Ambassador of OnePlus wearables?
1) Rishabh Pant
2) Ravindra Jadeja
3) Virat Kohli
4) Rohit Sharma
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5) Jasprit Bumrah
Answer- 5) Jasprit Bumrah
Explanation:
Indian Cricketer Jasprit Bumrah has been appointed as the Brand Ambassador of OnePlus wearables
which includes the OnePlus Watch and OnePlus Band.
54. In June 2021, _________________ was elected as the Chief prosecutor of the International Criminal
Court for a tenure of _______ years.
1) Karim Khan; 5
2) K. K. Venugopal; 9
3) Tushar Mehta; 5
4) Karim Khan; 9
5) K. K. Venugopal; 7
Answer- 4) Karim Khan; 9
Explanation:
British human rights lawyer Karim Khan has been elected as the new chief prosecutor of the
International Criminal Court(ICC) by its member countries. He is elected for a period of 9-years from
June, 2021.
About International Criminal Court(ICC):
Founded: 1 July 2002
Headquarters: Hague, Netherlands
55. Who was elected (in June’21) as the Chairman of Cellular Operators Association of
India(COAI)?
1) Ajai Puri
2) Pramod Kumar Mittal
3) PD Vaghela
4) Pravin Kumar Purwar
5) Ravinder Takkar
Answer- 1) Ajai Puri
Explanation:
Cellular Operators Association of India(COAI) re-elected Ajai Puri, CEO of Bharti Airtel as its Chairman
& Pramod Kumar Mittal, President of Reliance Jio Infocomm, as Vice Chairman of the association.
56. In June 2021, the President of India appointed Justice Munishwar Nath Bhandari as the acting
Chief Justice of Which High Court?
1) Meghalaya High Court
2) Allahabad High Court
3) Karnataka High Court
4) Madras High Court
5) Calcutta High Court
Answer- 2) Allahabad High Court
Explanation:
President of India, Ramnath Govind has appointed Justice Munishwar Nath Bhandari as the acting
Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court with effect from 26th June, 2021.
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57. Which state government appointed Esther Duflo, Raghuram Rajan, Arvind Subramanian as
members of its “Economic advisory council to the Chief Minister”?
1) Maharashtra
2) Punjab
3) Tamil Nadu
4) West Bengal
5) Kerala
Answer- 3) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
Tamil Nadu government has constituted an “Economic advisory council to the chief minister”. Its
members include:
• Esther Duflo – Nobel laureate of Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the USA
• Raghuram Rajan – Former Reserve Bank of India governor
• Arvind Subramanian – Former chief economic advisor to central government
58. Who was appointed (in June’21) as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Magma Fincorp?
1) Adar Poonawalla
2) Pawan Kumar Goenka
3) Vijay Deshwal
4) Rajesh Gopinathan
5) Natasha Poonawalla
Answer- 3) Vijay Deshwal
Explanation:
Poonawalla group that had earlier obtained Magma Fincorp appointed Vijay Deshwal as its Group
Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
59. In June 2021, Central Government extended the tenure of Ananta Barua and SK Mohanty as
Whole-time Members (WTM) of ___________ for 2-more years
1) RBI
2) IRDAI
3) NABARD
4) SBI
5) SEBI
Answer- 5) SEBI
Explanation:
The Centre has extended the tenure of appointment of Ananta Barua and SK Mohanty as Whole-time
Members (WTM) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for a period of two years.
60. In June 2021, IFSCA appointed _______________ as the Chairperson of the Committee to examine
Global Shipping practices and frame a roadmap for similar activities in the GIFT city
1) Injeti Srinivas
2) Sudhir Mankad
3) Vandana Aggarwal
4) Tapan Ray
5) Anil Mukim
Answer- 3) Vandana Aggarwal
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Explanation:
International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has constituted a committee under the
chairmanship of Vandana Aggarwal, former Senior Economic Advisor to Government of India, to
examine global best practices in ship financing and leasing, identify opportunities and devise a roadmap
to enable such activities from GIFT (Gujarat International Finance Tec) International Financial Services
Centres (IFSC).
61. Who was appointed (in June’21) as the Chairman of National Dairy Development Board
(NDDB)?
1) Meenesh Shah
2) Verghese Kurien
3) Varsha Joshi
4) Dilip Rath
5) Gurdeep Singh
Answer- 1) Meenesh Shah
Explanation:
National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) Executive Director Meenesh Shah has taken additional
charge as the Chairman of NDDB for six months with effect from June 1,2021.
62. Who was appointed (in June’21) as the acting Central Vigilance Commissioner?
1) Sanjay Kothari
2) Bimal Julka
3) Suresh N Patel
4) Yashvardhan Kumar Sinha
5) Sushil Chandra
Answer- 3) Suresh N Patel
Explanation:
Vigilance Commissioner Suresh N Patel has been appointed as acting Central Vigilance Commissioner in
the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) with effect June 24, 2021, until the appointment of the central
vigilance commissioner.
63. Who was appointed as the Chairperson of the Central Government’s 3-member task force on
bureaucratic reforms through Mission Karmayogi?
1) SD Shibu Lal
2) Mallika Srinivasan
3) Adil Zainulbhai
4) Pankaj Bansal
5) Govind Iyer
Answer- 1) SD Shibu Lal
Explanation:
Former Infosys Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sarojini Damodaran (SD) Shibu Lal was appointed as
chairperson of a three-member task force which was formed to help the government in bringing major
bureaucratic reforms through Mission Karmayogi.
i.Mission Karmayogi is Central Government’s National Programme for Civil Services Capacity Building
(NPCSCB) programme.
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64. In June 2021, the Central Government extended the tenure of Attorney General, K K
Venugopal by 1 year till June 30, 2022.
Identify the points that are correctly related to Attorney General of India:
A) Solicitor General of India, the highest law officer in India is assisted by Attorney General
B) As per Article 76(1), Attorney General the chief legal adviser to the Union Cabinet
C) The Tenure of Attorney General is fixed to 5-years or upto 65-years of age
1) Only C
2) Only A & B
3) Only B
4) Only A & C
5) Only A
Answer- 3) Only B
Explanation:
On June 28, 2021, the Central Government extended the tenure of Attorney General (AG), K K Venugopal
by 1 year till June 30, 2022.
i.AG is the highest law officer in India he will be assisted by Solicitor General of India
ii.AG, who is the chief legal adviser of GoI, will be appointed by the President of India on the advice of
the Union Cabinet under Article 76(1) of the Constitution.
iii.There is No fixed term, AG will hold office during the pleasure of the President
65. In June 2021, Prime Minister of __________ Stefan Lofven resigned from office after losing vote of
confidence
1) Canada
2) Singapore
3) Israel
4) Sweden
5) Yemen
Answer- 4) Sweden
Explanation:
Swedish Prime Minister (PM) Stefan Lofven resigned on June 28, 2021, after he lost a confidence vote
on June 21, 2021, when the Left Party withdrew its support from Lofven’s government.
About Sweden:
Capital – Stockholm
Currency – Swedish krona
66. In June 2021, India’s Apurva Chandra completed his tenure as the Chairperson of the
Governing Body of which international organisation?
1) Food and Agriculture Organization
2) International Court of Justice
3) International Labour Organization
4) United Nations Security Council
5) United Nations General Assembly
Answer- 3) International Labour Organization
Explanation:
In June 2021, Apurva Chandra, Labour & Employment Secretary, completed his tenure as Chairperson
of Governing Body (GB) of the International Labour Organization (ILO).
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i.Next Chairperson: Anna Jardfelt, the Swedish Ambassador
About ILO:
Establishment – 1919
Headquarters – Geneva, Switzerland
67. Identify the Deputy Election Commissioner who recently (in June’21) got re-appointed on
Contract basis
1) Sushil Chandra
2) Anup Chandra Pandey
3) Umesh Sinha
4) Rajiv Kumar
5) Sunil Arora
Answer- 3) Umesh Sinha
Explanation:
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet recently approved the extension in the term of re-
employment of Umesh Sinha as deputy election commissioner on contract basis.
68. In June 2021, President of India appointed Justice Ravi Vijaykumar Malimath as the acting
Chief Justice of Which High Court?
1) Manipur High Court
2) Patna High Court
3) Gauhati High Court
4) Himachal Pradesh High Court
5) Chhattisgarh High Court
Answer- 4) Himachal Pradesh High Court
Explanation:
President of India, Ram Nath Govind has appointed Justice Ravi Vijaykumar Malimath as the acting
Chief Justice of the Himachal Pradesh High Court(HC) with effect from July 1,2021.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
1. ___________ along with Jerry Wind won the International Business Book of the Year Award 2021
for their book ______________________________.
1) Salil Parekh; Winning Now, Winning Later
2) Nitin Rakesh; Transformation in Times of Crisis
3) Salil Parekh; The Passion Economy
4) Nitin Rakesh; Winning Now, Winning Later
5) Salil Parekh; Transformation in Times of Crisis
Answer- 2) Nitin Rakesh; Transformation in Times of Crisis
Explanation:
Notion Press authors Nitin Rakesh and Jerry Wind won the International Business Book of the Year
Award 2021 for their recently launched book Transformation in Times of Crisis.
i.Nitin Rakesh is the CEO & Executive Director of IT major ‘Mphasis’.
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2. Who received the ‘WHO Director-General Special Award’ for 2021 from WHO on the World No
Tobacco Day?
1) Narendra Modi
2) Ashwini Kumar Choubey
3) Kuldip Narayan
4) Harsh Vardhan
5) Balram Bhargava
Answer- 4) Harsh Vardhan
Explanation:
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has awarded Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan with ‘WHO
Director-General Special Award’ for his accomplishments in the area of tobacco control.
i.Madhya Pradesh Voluntary Health Association (MPVHA) and Uttar Pradesh Tobacco Control Cell were
also awarded for their efforts in prevention and control of tobacco.
3. Who became the 1st & only Women in India to qualify as a Flight Test Engineer of IAF?
1) Bhawana Kanth
2) Aashritha V Olety
3) Avani Chaturvedi
4) Mohana Singh Jitarwal
5) Tania Shergill
Answer- 2) Aashritha V Olety
Explanation:
Aashritha V Olety, an officer of the Indian Air Force (IAF) became the first and the only woman in the
history of IAF to ever qualify as a flight test engineer.
4. Which organisation won the ‘Most Valuable Medical Innovation’ at the 2021 Asia-Pacific Stevie
Awards under the Covid-19 response category?
1) Indraprastha Medical Corporation
2) Spice Healthcare
3) Apollo Hospitals
4) Cardinal Health
5) Fortis Healthcare
Answer- 2) Spice Healthcare
Explanation:
Gurgaon based Spice Healthcare Pvt. Ltd(SpiceHealth), the healthcare arm of Spicejet launched in
2020, won the Gold Stevie Award 2021 for ‘Most Valuable Medical Innovation’ at the 2021 Asia-
Pacific Stevie Awards under the Covid-19 response category.
5. In June 2021, _____________ became the World’s Fastest Female Climber to reach the Summit of
Mount Everest.
1) Tsang Yin-Hung
2) Bachendri Pal
3) Moni Mulepati
4) Krushnaa Patil
5) Gaurika Singh
Answer- 1) Tsang Yin-Hung
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Explanation:
Tsang Yin-Hung from Hong Kong broke the record and became the fastest female climber to reach the
peak of Mount Everest, she scaled the peak in 25 hours 50 minutes.
i.Arthur Muir, 75, became the oldest American to climb the Mount Everest
6. ___________ won 2021’s International Booker Prize for the book titled _________________
1) Éric Vuillard; The War of the Poor
2) Olga Ravn; The Employees
3) Maria Stepanova; In Memory of Memory
4) Mariana Enríquez; The Dangers of Smoking in Bed
5) David Diop; At Night All Blood is Black
Answer- 5) David Diop; At Night All Blood is Black
Explanation:
French novelist David Diop won the International Booker Prize 2021 for “At Night All Blood Is Black”,
the English translation of the French Book titled “Frere d’ame”. David Diop became the first French
writer to win the Award. The Booker Prize Foundation presents the International Booker Prize.
7. Cognizant moved to the _______ position in the 2021 Fortune 500 list, while the top spot was
occupied by ____________.
1) 185th; Walmart
2) 135th; Amazon
3) 185th; Amazon
4) 135th; Apple
5) 185th; Apple
Answer- 1) 185th; Walmart
Explanation:
Cognizant is ranked at 185th position on the 2021 Fortune 500 list.
The top three 2021 Fortune 500 companies are,
• 1st – Walmart
• 2nd – Amazon
• 3rd – Apple
8. In the ACI Asia-Pacific Green Airports Recognition 2021, __________ International Airport
received Platinum recognition while Hyderabad International Airport was honoured with
_________ recognition.
1) Bangalore; Diamond
2) Mumbai; Gold
3) Chennai; Diamond
4) Delhi; Gold
5) Pune; Diamond
Answer- 4) Delhi; Gold
Explanation:
GMR Airports-run Delhi and Hyderabad airports have been felicitated by the Airports Council
International (ACI) Asia-Pacific Green Airports Recognition 2021(Platinum and Gold Recognitions) for
their environmentally sustainable initiatives.
i.The Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) was awarded with the Platinum Recognition
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ii.The GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited (GHIAL)received the Gold Recognition
iii.GHIAL received this award 4th in a row for its sustainable airport operations for effective Air Quality
Management.
9. Which is the No.1 bank in the world as per the Forbes list of the World’s Best Banks 2021?
1) HSBC
2) Bank of America
3) Citibank
4) JPMorgan Chase
5) DBS bank
Answer- 5) DBS bank
Explanation:
DBS Bank, a leading financial services group headquartered in Singapore, tops the Forbes list of the
World’s Best Banks 2021 in India. DBS ranked number 1 out of the 30 domestic and international
banks in India for the 2nd consecutive year.
• Lakshmi Vilas Bank amalgamated with DBS Bank in November 2020.
10. Who received the Asia Pacific Productivity Champion 2020 award from Asian Productivity
Organization in June 2021?
1) R S Sodhi
2) Verghese Kurien
3) Sam Pitroda
4) Nirmala Kurien
5) R Nantha Gopal
Answer- 1) R S Sodhi
Explanation:
RS Sodhi, Managing Director(MD) of Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation(GCMMF), Ltd.,
(AMUL) was honoured with the Asia Pacific Productivity Champion 2020, the regional award of Asian
Productivity Organization (APO), Tokyo, Japan.
i.R S Sodhi became the first Indian to receive this award in the past 20 years.
11. Identify the points that are correctly related to the 2021 Pulitzer Prizes:
A) Darnella Frazier, who recorded the murder of Floyd by police officer in USA, received a Special
Citation from the Pulitzer Prize Board
B) Louise Erdrich won the 2021 Pulitzer Prize under the fiction category for his book titled “The
Night Watchman”
C) ‘The Guardian’ won the Public Service Pulitzer for its extensive coronavirus coverage
1) Only B
2) Only B & C
3) Only C
4) Only A & B
5) Only A
Answer- 4) Only A & B
Explanation:
The winners of the 2021 Pulitzer Prizes for Journalism, Books, Drama and Music were announced:
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i.Darnella Frazier, who recorded the murder of Floyd by police officer in USA, received a special
citation from the Pulitzer Prize Board.
ii.Louise Erdrich won the 2021 Pulitzer Prize under the fiction category for his book titled “The Night
Watchman”.
iii.Late Les Payne and Tamara Payne won the 2021 Pulitzer Prize under the Biography category for
the book titled “The Dead Are Arising: The Life of Malcolm X”.
iv.The New York Times won the Public Service Pulitzer for its extensive coronavirus coverage
v.The 1st Pulitzer Prize was given in 1917
12. Who won the 2021 Pen Pinter Prize?
1) Tsitsi Dangarembga
2) Anna Moschovakis
3) Olga Ravn
4) David Diop
5) Marilyn Booth
Answer- 1) Tsitsi Dangarembga
Explanation:
Zimbabwean novelist Tsitsi Dangarembga has been declared as the winner of the 2021 Pen Pinter
Prize for charting the development of Zimbabwe from a British colony to an autocratic and troubled free
state through her writing career of 30-years.
i.She was shortlisted for Booker Prize 2020 for her work, ‘This Mournable Body’.
13. ICC inducted ________ cricketers into ICC Hall of Fame 2021, including Sri Lanka’s __________ and
Vinoo Mankad from India
1) 10; Kumar Sangakkara
2) 7; Lasith Malinga
3) 5; Mahela Jayawardene
4) 7; Kumar Sangakkara
5) 10; Mahela Jayawardene
Answer- 1) 10; Kumar Sangakkara
Explanation:
ICC inducted 10 cricket icons, including India’s Vinoo Mankad, into the illustrious ICC Hall of Fame
2021.With this now there are 103 players in the ICC Hall of Fame.
i.Former Indian opening batsman Vinoo Mankad was among the 10 new inductees.
ii.Other notable inductees - Kumar Sangakkara (Srilanka), Andy Flower (Zimbabwe)
14. How many colleges were listed for “One District One Green Champion” Award by MGNCRE for
maintaining clean & tidy campuses?
1) 150
2) 750
3) 45
4) 400
5) 175
Answer- 4) 400
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Explanation:
The Mahatma Gandhi National Council of Rural Education (MGNCRE) released a list of 400 colleges
across India that have actively participated in keeping their campuses clean and tidy. Those institutions
will receive the ‘One District One Green Champion’ Award by MGNCRE.
15. Who was named as a SDG Pioneer 2021 by the United Nations Global Compact for working
towards the Sustainable Development Goals?
1) Raj Kumar Singh
2) Gurdeep Singh
3) Sumant Sinha
4) Hardeep Singh Puri
5) Prakash Javadekar
Answer- 3) Sumant Sinha
Explanation:
During the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) Leaders Summit 2021, 10-Global leaders were
named as the SDG Pioneers 2021. Sumant Sinha, the Chairman and Managing Director of ReNew
Power was recognised as one of the Global leaders working towards the Sustainable Development Goals
(SDG).
16. Which organisation won the UN Convention to Combat Desertification’s (UNCCD) ‘Land for
Life Award’ for 2021 under the Theme- “Healthy Land, Healthy Lives”?
1) Nature Conservation Foundation
2) Familial Forestry
3) Vindhyan Ecology and Natural History Foundation
4) Centre for Science and Environment
5) Foundation for Ecological Security
Answer- 2) Familial Forestry
Explanation:
Familial Forestry, the environment conservation concept of Rajasthan-based climate activist Shyam
Sundar Jyani has won the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification’s (UNCCD) Land for Life
Award for 2021 under the Theme: “Healthy Land, Healthy Lives”
17. Who received the 2021’s European Inventor Award from the European Patent Office (EPO)
under Non-EPO countries category?
1) K. Sivan
2) Tapan Misra
3) Sumita Mitra
4) Tessy Thomas
5) Nambi Narayanan
Answer- 3) Sumita Mitra
Explanation:
Indian-American chemist, Sumita Mitra won the European Patent Office’s (EPO) European Inventor
Award 2021 under the Non-EPO countries category for her work and invention in nanotechnology in the
dental field.
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18. Who was honoured with the ‘Open Society Prize 2021’ by the Central European University
(CEU) for distinguished service towards Public health?
1) K K Shailaja
2) Ashwini Kumar Choubey
3) Adar Poonawalla
4) Harsh Vardhan
5) Balram Bhargava
Answer- 1) K K Shailaja
Explanation:
K K Shailaja, Teacher and Former Kerala Health Minister was awarded with the Central European
University’s (CEU) highest award – ‘Open Society Prize 2021’ for her commitment to public health
services.
19. Who was awarded the 2021’s NSG Counter – IED & Counter Terrorism Innovator Award?
1) Amlan Dutta
2) Shailesh Ganpule
3) Vivek Dixit
4) Abhijit Banerjee
5) Abdas Samad
Answer- 2) Shailesh Ganpule
Explanation:
Prof. Shailesh Ganpule from the Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department (MIED) of IIT
Roorkee was conferred with the National Security Guard (NSG) Counter – IED & Counter Terrorism
Innovator Award 2021. He was awarded for designing a Blast-Resistant helmet for military
personnel.
20. Name the only PSU to feature in the Top 50 ‘India’s Great Place to Work’ list released by Great
Place to Work (GPTW) Institute in June 2021
1) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
2) Airports Authority of India
3) National Thermal Power Corporation
4) Indian Oil Corporation Limited
5) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
Answer- 3) National Thermal Power Corporation
Explanation:
National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) was recognised as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the 15th
year in a row by the Great Place to Work (GPTW) Institute. It was the only PSU to feature consistently
among India’s Top 50 Best Workplaces.
Under the category of ‘India’s Great Place to Work’ it ranked at 38th position from its 47th position of
2020
About NTPC:
Establishment – 1975
Headquarters – New Delhi
CMD – Gurdeep Singh
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21. Which Indian Navy Ship (INS) was conferred with the ‘Best Ship’ title at the Fleet Awards
Function 2021?
1) INS Kamorta
2) INS Sahyadri
3) INS Arihant
4) INS Kalvari
5) INS Tarkash
Answer- 2) INS Sahyadri
Explanation:
INS Sahyadri was adjudged as the ‘Best Ship’ Title of the Eastern Fleet at the Fleet Awards Function
2021, which was held to mark the culmination of the Operational Cycle of the Eastern Fleet and to
recognize the achievements of the ‘Sword Arm’ of the Eastern Naval Command (ENC).
INS Kamorta was recognized as the Most Spirited ship.
22. Who was ranked as the World’s Most Generous Philanthropist of the 20th Century by the
Hurun Report and EdelGive Foundation?
1) Azim Premji
2) Warren Buffett
3) JN Tata
4) Bill Gates
5) Mackenzie Scott
Answer- 3) JN Tata
Explanation:
Jamsetji Nusserwanji (J N) Tata has emerged as the biggest philanthropist globally in the last century
(between 1901-1999) by donating $102.4 billion, according to the list of top 50 givers prepared by the
Hurun Report and EdelGive Foundation.
23. Which project was awarded the “Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement Award” for 2020
by Japan Society of Civil Engineers (JSCE)?
1) Atal Tunnel
2) Delhi Metro
3) The Statue of Unity
4) Bogibeel Bridge
5) Chenab Rail Bridge
Answer- 2) Delhi Metro
Explanation:
Delhi Metro’s Phases I, II and III projects have won the “Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement
Award” for the year 2020 by Japan Society of Civil Engineers (JSCE).
24. Which Indian Airport was honoured with the Roll of Excellence in Airport Service Quality for
2021 by the Airport Council International (ACI)?
1) Cochin International Airport
2) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport
3) Indira Gandhi International Airport
4) Chennai International Airport
5) Kempegowda International Airport
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Answer- 1) Cochin International Airport
Explanation:
The Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) has won the Airport Council International (ACI)
Director General’s Roll of Excellence honour in Airport Service Quality (ASQ) for 2021.
25. Who received Japan's Fukuoka Grand Prize for 2021?
1) P Sainath
2) Faye D'Souza
3) Prabda Yoon
4) Kishimoto Mio
5) Harsh Mander
Answer- 1) P Sainath
Explanation:
Renowned journalist and founder of PARI (People’s Archive of Rural India) P Sainath has been awarded
Japan’s Fukuoka Grand Prize for 2021. The award is given to individuals and organisations for their
work in preserving the Asian culture.
SUMMITS, CONFERENCES
1. Which of the following is Wrong with respect to the outcomes of the 74th session of the World
Health Assembly (WHA)?
A) 74th WHA was conducted by WHO under the Theme, “Ending this pandemic, preventing the
next: building together a healthier, safer and fairer world”
B) January 30 was unanimously adopted as “World Non-Communicable Disease Day”
C) Global Coordination Mechanism (GCM) for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) is extended
until 2030
1) Only B & C
2) Only B
3) Only C
4) Only A & C
5) Only A
Answer- 2) Only B
Explanation:
74th session of the World Health Assembly (WHA) of World Health Organization (WHO) held virtually
from Geneva, Switzerland amid COVID-19, from 24th May to 31st May 2021.
• Theme - “Ending this pandemic, preventing the next: building together a healthier, safer and
fairer world”.
i.During the 74th WHA, January 30 was unanimously adopted as ‘World Neglected Tropical Diseases
(NTD) Day’. The proposal was submitted by the UAE.
ii.WHA extended the Global Coordination Mechanism (GCM) for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD)
until 2030.
2. Which organisation(s) virtually hosted the Climate Breakthroughs Summit in May 2021?
1) World Economic Forum
2) Mission Possible Partnership
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3) United Kingdom
4) Only 2 & 3
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 5) All 1, 2 & 3
Explanation:
The Climate Breakthroughs Summit was held virtually on 27th May 2021, the United Nations(UN) has
called for a coordinated action to secure the global net zero-emission and to reach the goal of limiting
global warming to 1.5-degree Celsius compared to pre-industrial levels by 2050.
Climate Breakthroughs Summit was hosted in collaboration between the World Economic Forum,
Mission Possible Partnership, the UN Climate Champions, and the United Kingdom
3. Which country hosted the 2021 Partnering for Green Growth and the Global Goals 2030(P4G)
Seoul Summit?
1) China
2) USA
3) Taiwan
4) South Korea
5) Japan
Answer- 4) South Korea
Explanation:
The 2021 P4G Seoul Summit, a two-day virtual event, was conducted in May 2021. The Summit was
hosted by the Republic of Korea (South Korea).
i.Representatives of the United States, China and other major economies adopted a declaration on 2021
Partnering for Green Growth and the Global Goals 2030(P4G).
4. What are the points that are correctly related to the Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) 2021?
A) CEM 2021 was hosted by Chile under the theme, ‘Ambition into Action – Turning a Year of
Ambition into a Decade of Delivery’
B) India & the Saudi Arabia jointly launched a new workstream for promoting industrial energy
efficiency
C) India will host the 13th Clean Energy Ministerial in 2022
1) Only A & C
2) Only B & C
3) Only B
4) Only C
5) Only A
Answer- 5) Only A
Explanation:
Chile hosts the most important Clean Energy and Innovation Summit of the year: 12th Clean Energy
Ministerial (CEM 12) 2021 and 6th Mission Innovation Ministerial (MI-6) virtually in June 2021.
• Theme – ‘Ambition into Action – Turning a Year of Ambition into a Decade of Delivery’.
i.India & the United Kingdom jointly launched a new workstream for promoting industrial energy
efficiency under CEM’s Industrial Deep Decarbonization Initiative (IDDI) coordinated by UNIDO
ii.India is set to host the 13th Clean Energy Ministerial in 2023.
• Saudi Arabia hosted the meeting in 2020
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5. Which country virtually hosted the 8th triennial conference of the International Nitrogen
Initiative (INI) in June 2021?
1) India
2) Germany
3) France
4) Qatar
5) Saudi Arabia
Answer- 2) Germany
Explanation:
The 8th triennial conference of the International Nitrogen Initiative (INI) held virtually from May 31-
June 3, 2021, with a main focus on the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),
hosted by Germany.
i.Nandula Raghuram, the chairperson of the International Nitrogen Initiative (INI) attended the
conference.
6. Which city is set to host the 2nd Global Sustainable Transport Conference of the United Nations
in October 2021?
1) Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
2) Beijing, China
3) Willington, New Zealand
4) New Delhi, India
5) Baku, Azerbaijan
Answer- 2) Beijing, China
Explanation:
The Second United Nations(UN) Global Sustainable Transport Conference will take place from 14 to
16 October 2021 in Beijing, China.
• Theme - “sustainable transport, sustainable development”
7. Which country co-chaired the 1st Edition of the Arab-India Energy Forum (AIEF) along with
India?
1) Bahrain
2) Saudi Arabia
3) Morocco
4) Kuwait
5) UAE
Answer- 3) Morocco
Explanation:
The 1st Edition of the Arab-India Energy Forum (AIEF) was held virtually from June 8-9, 2021. It was
held under the co-chairship of India & the Kingdom of Morocco.
i.The forum witnessed exchange of knowledge in new & renewable energy, fostering regional power
sharing arrangements.
ii.It was agreed to hold the 2nd edition of AIEF in India during 2023.
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8. What are the points that are correctly related to the 47th G7 Leaders’ Summit 2021?
A) The 47th G7 Leaders’ Summit 2021 meeting was hosted by France under the theme “Fighting
Inequality”
B) Prime Minister Narendra Modi called G7 summit members for ‘One Earth One Health’
C) India announced plans to set-up an Animal Vaccine Manufacturing and Innovation Centre in
Ahmedabad
1) Only A
2) Only B & C
3) Only B
4) Only C
5) Only A & B
Answer- 3) Only B
Explanation:
The 47th G7 Leaders’ Summit 2021 (Outreach Session of the G7 meeting) took place in a Hybrid format
from June 11-13, 2021 at Cornwall, United Kingdom (UK). It was hosted by the United Kingdom (UK)
under the Theme – ‘Building Back Better’.
i.Narendra Modi called G7 summit members for ‘One Earth One Health’. He also announced that
Indian Railways will achieve Net Zero Emissions by 2030
ii.The UK will set up an Animal Vaccine Manufacturing and Innovation Centre at Pirbright Institute
in Surrey, England to stop Zoonotic virus transmission.
9. _____________ virtually participated in the UN ‘High-Level Dialogue on Desertification, Land
degradation and Drought (DDLD)’ and highlighted India’s target to restore 26 million hectares of
degraded land by _______.
1) Nirmala Sitharaman; 2025
2) Prakash Javadekar; 2030
3) Narendra Modi; 2030
4) Prakash Javadekar; 2025
5) Narendra Modi; 2025
Answer- 3) Narendra Modi; 2030
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually addressed the UN ‘High-Level Dialogue on Desertification,
Land degradation and Drought (DDLD)’. He is the President of the 14th Session of the Conference of
Parties of United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD).
Restoration of 26 million hectares of degraded land aimed by 2030 to achieve an additional carbon
sink of 2.5 to 3 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent.
10. _________ represented India in the UN Trade Forum 2021, which was conducted under the
theme _____________________.
1) Hardeep Singh Puri; Trading Forward: Adapting to a Changing World
2) Piyush Goyal; Towards a green and inclusive recovery
3) Hardeep Singh Puri; Building on 25 Years of the World Trade Organization
4) Hardeep Singh Puri; Towards a green and inclusive recovery
5) Piyush Goyal; Trading Forward: Adapting to a Changing World
Answer- 2) Piyush Goyal; Towards a green and inclusive recovery
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Explanation:
Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal represented India at the UN Trade Forum
2021 which took place virtually from June 14-15, 2021.
i.Theme of the Forum – ‘Towards a green and inclusive recovery’
11. Where was the 31st North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Summit held?
1) New York, USA
2) London, UK
3) Paris, France
4) Amsterdam, Netherlands
5) Brussels, Belgium
Answer- 5) Brussels, Belgium
Explanation:
31st North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit happened at Brussels, Belgium. The NATO
2030 agenda sets a higher level of ambition for NATO during the summit.
12. Which organisation virtually hosted the Conference of BRICS Network Universities (in
June’21) under the theme - “Electric Mobility”?
1) IISc Bangalore
2) IIT Madras
3) IIT Bombay
4) NIT Warangal
5) IIT Roorkee
Answer- 3) IIT Bombay
Explanation:
IIT Bombay virtually hosted the 3-day long Conference of BRICS Network Universities, under the theme
– “Electric Mobility”. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, addressed the inaugural session of the conference.
About BRICS:
Members – Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa
2021 Chair – India
1st BRICS Summit took place in 2009 in Russia
13. Identify the points that are correctly related to the 5th Edition of Viva Technology 2021 that
took place in June 2021.
A) The event, one of the largest digital and startup events, took place in French capital city of
Paris
B) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was a Guest of Honour to the event
C) PM Modi highlighted on the Indian company, Infosys, providing technical support for 2021
French Open
1) All A, B & C
2) Only B & C
3) Only C
4) Only A & C
5) Only A & B
Answer- 1) All A, B & C
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Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, virtually delivered the keynote address at the 5th Edition of Viva
Technology 2021, which was held from June 16-19, 2021 at Paris, France.
i.He was invited as a Guest of Honour to the event, which is one of the largest digital and startup events
in Europe.
ii.He highlighted the role of Infosys in providing technical support for the 2021 French Open Tennis
Tournament.
14. Identify the points that are correctly related to the BRICS Green Hydrogen Summit 2021:
A) BRICS countries jointly hosted the summit & set-up an International standard for safe
transportation & storage of Green Hydrogen
B) The summit was virtually organised by the New Development Bank
C) In 2021, India launched the National Hydrogen Mission (NHM) to boost the manufacturing of
hydrogen and fuel cells technologies
1) Only A & C
2) Only B
3) Only A & B
4) Only C
5) Only B & C
Answer- 4) Only C
Explanation:
India hosted the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China & South Africa) Green Hydrogen Summit 2021
which took place virtually from June 22-23, 2021. The event was organised by NTPC Ltd.
i.India called for common international standards for green hydrogen to ensure safe transportation and
storage
ii.Hydrogen, when produced by electrolysis using renewable energy is known as Green Hydrogen, it
has no carbon footprint.
iii.India launched the National Hydrogen Mission (NHM) in 2021, to develop India into a global hub
for the manufacturing of hydrogen and fuel cells technologies
15. Identify the points that are correctly related to the Ministerial-level Thematic Forum for UN
High Level Dialogue on Energy 2021 (HLDE 2021):
A) HLDE 2021 is an initiative of International Renewable Energy Agency, towards achieving
Sustainable Development Goals
B) India co-hosted the Ministerial Thematic Forum for Energy Transition along with 9 other
countries known as Global Champions for the theme ‘Energy Transition’
C) ‘The India Story’, a booklet on Energy Transition, was released by the Ministry of New and
Renewable Energy
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & C
3) Only A & B
4) Only B & C
5) Only A
Answer- 4) Only B & C
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Explanation:
The Ministerial-level Thematic Forum for UN High Level Dialogue on Energy 2021 (HLDE 2021) was
held virtually from June 21-25, 2021. It is an initiative of United Nations-Energy (UN Energy).
Aim - To promote implementation of energy-related goals & targets of 2030 Agenda for Sustainable
Development.
i.India co-hosted the Ministerial Thematic Forum for Energy Transition along with 9 other countries.
These 10 countries were designated as Global Champions for the theme ‘Energy Transition’.
ii.Minister of New and Renewable Energy, R K Singh, released ‘The India Story’, a booklet on Energy
Transition
iii.India allows 100% FDI through the automatic route in the renewable energy sector
iv.India targets 450 GW renewable energy capacity by 2030
16. Who represented India in the 9th Moscow Conference on International Security (MCIS-2021)
that was held in Moscow, Russia?
1) Rajnath Singh
2) Ajay Kumar
3) Bipin Rawat
4) Shripad Naik
5) Manoj Mukund Naravane
Answer- 2) Ajay Kumar
Explanation:
The 9th Moscow Conference on International Security (MCIS-2021) organised by the Russian Ministry
of Defence was held in Moscow, Russia with a participation of 600 attendees. The opening session was
addressed by President of Russian, Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin. India was represented by Defence
Secretary Ajay Kumar
COMMITTEE AND MEETING
1. Which country organised the 5th BRICS Working Group meeting on High Performance
Computing (HPC) and Information Communication Technologies (ICT)?
1) India
2) China
3) Russia
4) Brazil
5) South Africa
Answer- 5) South Africa
Explanation:
5th BRICS Working Group meeting on High Performance Computing (HPC) and Information
Communication Technologies (ICT) was organised by South Africa in an Online mode. Key discussions
were made on the use of HPC and Artificial Intelligence for fighting pandemics & sustainable
development projects.
i.2nd BRICS Sherpas’ & Sous Sherpas’ meeting was chaired by India in May 2021, which made key
discussions on the upcoming BRICS Foreign Ministers Meeting on 1st June.
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2. Identify correctly some of the outcomes of the 43rd Goods & Service Tax (GST) council
Meeting:
A) ‘Amnesty Scheme’ was recommended to reduce the late fees payable for pending returns by
small & medium-sized taxpayers
B) COVID-19 related Supplies are fully exempted from IGST till August 31, 2021
C) GST Council is Chaired by Finance Minister, while Prime Minister of India is an Ex-Officio
Chairman of the Council
1) Only B & C
2) All A, B & C
3) Only C
4) Only A & C
5) Only A & B
Answer- 5) Only A & B
Explanation:
The 43rd Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council met virtually under the Chairmanship of Union Finance
& Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. The Council recommended the ‘Amnesty Scheme’ to
reduce the late fees payable for pending returns by small taxpayers & medium-sized taxpayers
(aggregate turnover upto Rs 5 crore).
i.COVID-19 related Supplies are fully exempted from Integrated Goods & Services Tax (IGST) till August
31, 2021.
ii.The GST Council is Chaired by the union Finance Minister (Current- Nirmala Sitharaman) assisted by
the finance minister of all the states of India.
3. Which country hosted the BRICS Foreign Affairs Minister Meeting virtually in June 2021?
1) India
2) South Africa
3) Russia
4) China
5) Brazil
Answer- 1) India
Explanation:
India hosted the 2021 BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) Foreign Affairs Minister
Meeting virtually. External Affairs Minister (EAM) of India, S Jaishankar Chaired the meeting, since
India is the Chair of BRICS for the year 2021.
• BRICS supports proposal by India, South Africa to temporarily waive patents on COVID-19
vaccines
4. What are the points that are correctly related to the Expert Committee on Variable Capital
Company (VCC)?
A) The VCC committee headed by Girish Bapat submitted the final report
B) VCC is a new corporate structure for investment funds that has a variable capital structure
flexibility
C) The report estimated the feasibility of VCCs in International Financial Services Centres(IFSCs)
by accessing the features followed in similar countries
1) All A, B & C
2) Only B & C
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3) Only A & B
4) Only C
5) Only A & C
Answer- 2) Only B & C
Explanation:
In June 2021, the Expert Committee on Variable Capital Company (VCC) headed by K.P. Krishnan
submitted its report on the feasibility of VCCs in the International Financial Services Centres(IFSCs)
i.VCC is a new corporate structure for investment funds that has a variable capital structure and
provides flexibility in the issuance and redemption of its shares.
ii.The committee examined the relevance and adaptability of the VCC for the IFSC in India or alternative
structures to attract fund business in the IFSC.
iii.It also assessed the features of a VCC or its equivalent, in other jurisdictions such as the UK,
Singapore, Ireland and Luxembourg.
5. In June 2021, ____________ virtually represented India in the Meeting of Ministers of Health of
NAM Countries, which was conducted by ____________ under its current Presidency
1) Harsh Vardhan; Cuba
2) Faggan Singh Kulaste; Azerbaijan
3) Ashwini Kumar Choubey; Vietnam
4) Harsh Vardhan; Azerbaijan
5) Ashwini Kumar Choubey; Vietnam
Answer- 4) Harsh Vardhan; Azerbaijan
Explanation:
Union Health Minister, Harsh Vardhan virtually participated in a meeting with Ministers of Health of
the NAM (Non-Aligned Movement) Countries.
Azerbaijan, currently holds the Presidency of NAM.
6. Which country virtually participated alongside India (in June’21) in the 1st meeting of the Joint
Working Group (JWG) on Cyber Security Cooperation?
1) Japan
2) Australia
3) USA
4) France
5) Germany
Answer- 2) Australia
Explanation:
At the 1st meeting of the Joint Working Group (JWG) on Cyber Security Cooperation, held virtually on
June 10, 2021, India and Australia agreed to broad-base cooperation in the areas of the digital
economy and cyber-enabled critical technologies.
i.They discussed on enhancing the security of critical information infrastructures such as 5G telecom
networks and IoT
7. Which country Chaired the 8th ASEAN Defence Ministers Meeting (ADMM) Plus 2021 where
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh represented India?
1) Philippines
2) Vietnam
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3) Brunei
4) Indonesia
5) Malaysia
Answer- 3) Brunei
Explanation:
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed the 8th ASEAN Defence Ministers Meeting (ADMM) Plus
2021, which was held virtually on June 16, 2021. Brunei is the Chair of the ADMM Plus forum in 2021.
8. Who was elected as the new Independent Chairperson of the Council (ICC) during the 42nd
session of Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) Conference that was held virtually in June
2021?
1) Narendra Singh Tomar
2) Hans Hoogeveen
3) T S Tirumurti
4) Radha Mohan Singh
5) Khalid Mehboob
Answer- 2) Hans Hoogeveen
Explanation:
Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar addressed the 42nd session
of Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) Conference which took place virtually in June, 2021.
The conference elected Ambassador Hans Hoogeveen, the Permanent Representative of the
Netherlands to FAO, as the new Independent Chairperson of the Council (ICC) for the next two years
(2021-23). He succeeds Khalid Mehboob of Pakistan.
9. In June 2021, WHO Global Tuberculosis Programme virtually organised the high-level event on
‘Global Drive to Scale up TB Prevention’
What are the points that are correctly related to the Global TB scenario?
A) During the meeting, India demanded the Global community to develop a TB Vaccine by 2023
B) India targets to eliminate TB by 2025, which is 5-years ahead of WHO’s target to end TB
globally by 2030
C) In March 2021, Hamirpur district in Himachal Pradesh was declared as India’s 1st TB free
district
1) Only A
2) Only B & C
3) Only C
4) Only A & B
5) Only B
Answer- 4) Only A & B
Explanation:
Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare, Dr. Harsh Vardhan participated in the high-level event on
‘Global Drive to Scale up TB Prevention’ virtually organized by WHO Global Tuberculosis
Programme.
i.The World Health Organisation (WHO) targets to end TB globally by 2030.
ii.India targets to increase TB preventive treatment by 2022, develop TB Vaccine by 2023 and reach the
goal of “End TB in India” by 2025.
iii.India’s 1st TB Free District – Budgam, Jammu & Kashmir
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10. What are the points that are correctly related to the High-level defence meeting between the
Tri-Service (Army, Navy & Airforce) that took place in June 2021?
A) The committee discussed on the creation of creation of integrated triservice theatre
commands, & including of Paramilitary forces under Home Ministry to the Theatre command
B) Creation of 3 integrated theatre commands was recommended by the Shekatkar committee
C) India’s 1st Tri-Service theatre command of Armed forces was established in 2001 at Port Blair
1) Only A & B
2) Only B
3) Only A & C
4) Only A
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
A high-level committee consisting of representatives from the 3 services (Army, Air Force and Navy) and
the Ministries concerned such as Department of Defence, Ministry of Home Affairs, and National Security
Council Secretariat has been formed for the consultations on the creation of integrated triservice theatre
commands.
i.It also aims to bring the paramilitary forces, which are under the Home Ministry, under the purview
of the theatre commands.
ii.“Shekatkar committee” recommended the creation of 3 integrated theatre commands — northern
for the China border, western for the Pakistan border, and southern for the maritime role.
iii.Andaman and Nicobar joint command was the 1st Tri-Service theatre command of Indian Armed
Forces, created in 2001 at Port Blair
11. Identify the points that are correctly related to the G20 Education Ministers Meeting & & G20
Ministers for Labour & Employment Meeting that took place in June 2021.
A) Under the current Chairship of G20, both the meetings were organised by Italy in hybrid
format at Catania, Italy
B) Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal virtually represented India in both the meetings
C) Right to Education is a human right, and targeted under the UN Sustainable Development Goal
-4
1) Only A & B
2) Only B
3) Only A & C
4) Only A
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 3) Only A & C
Explanation:
Minister of State for Education Sanjay Dhotre virtually represented India in two G20 meetings – G20
Education Ministers meet 2021 & G20 Ministers for Labour & Employment meet 2021.
i.Both meetings were held under the Chairmanship of Italy (G20 Presidency for 2021) at Catania, Italy,
in a hybrid format.
ii.Right to Education is a human right and is aligned with the United Nation 2030 Agenda for Sustainable
Development Goals (SDG)- 4
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12. Who represented India in the 11th BRICS Science & Technology Steering Committee Meeting?
1) Sanjeev Kumar Varshney
2) Ashutosh Sharma
3) Harsh Vardhan
4) Y. S. Chowdary
5) Renu Swarup
Answer- 1) Sanjeev Kumar Varshney
Explanation:
The BRICS nations agreed on the innovation cooperation at the 11th BRICS S&T Steering Committee
Meeting. The meeting was hosted by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of
India, and led from the Indian side by Sanjeev Kumar Varshney, Advisor and Head International
Cooperation.
13. Identify the points that are correctly related to the initiatives made during the 2021 annual
meeting of Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL):
A) RIL announced to set up Dhirubhai Ambani Green Energy Giga Complex in Pune, Maharashtra
at a cost of INR 75,000 crores to boost Clean energy sector
B) Yasir Al-Rumayyan, Chairman of Saudi Aramco is set to join RIL Board as Independent
Director
C) Reliance Jio is set to partner with Microsoft Azure to launch 5G services in India
1) All A, B & C
2) Only B &C
3) Only A & B
4) Only A
5) Only A & C
Answer- 2) Only B & C
Explanation:
The 44th Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2021 of Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), India’s largest company
by market capitalization was conducted virtually.
i.RIL is set to enter the Clean Energy Business under its ‘New Energy and New Materials’ division. It is
set to make an investment of INR 75, 000 crores in the sector over the next three years.
• Under the plan, RIL will set up Dhirubhai Ambani Green Energy Giga Complex in Jamnagar,
Gujarat at a cost of INR 60,000 crores.
ii.Yasir Al-Rumayyan, Chairman of Saudi Aramco is set to join RIL Board as Independent Director.
iii.Reliance Jio is set to partner with Google Cloud to launch 5G services in India.
14. Where was the 16th meeting of Security Council Secretaries of Shanghai Cooperation
Organisation (SCO) held?
1) Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan
2) Dushanbe, Tajikistan
3) Baku, Azerbaijan
4) Tashkent, Uzbekistan
5) Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
Answer- 2) Dushanbe, Tajikistan
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Explanation:
India’s National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval attended the 16th meeting of Security Council
Secretaries of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) held at Dushanbe, Tajikistan. The meeting
was chaired by Tajikistan (Chairmanship of SCO in 2021).
15. _____________ represented India in the ‘Declaration and Employment Working Group Priorities’
at G20 Labour and Employment Ministers’ Meeting 2021 that was hosted by __________.
1) Nitin Gadkari; Italy
2) Santosh Gangwar; Sweden
3) Nitin Gadkari; Sweden
4) Santosh Gangwar; Italy
5) Nitin Gadkari; Canada
Answer- 4) Santosh Gangwar; Italy
Explanation:
Minister of State (I/C) for Labour and Employment, Santosh Gangwar delivered the Ministerial Address
on ‘Declaration and Employment Working Group Priorities’ at G20 Labour and Employment Ministers’
Meeting 2021, which was held in Hybrid mode from Catania, Italy. The meeting was hosted by Italy.
INDEX
1. Name the Indian Institution that topped among Indian Universities in the World University
Ranking 2020-21.
1) IIT Bombay
2) IISc Bangalore
3) University of Delhi
4) IIM Ahmedabad
5) IIT Delhi
Answer- 4) IIM Ahmedabad
Explanation:
Top Indian Institutes in World University Rankings 2020-21
India Rank Institution Location World Rank
1 Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad 415
2 Indian Institute of Science Bengaluru 459
3 Tata Institute of Fundamental Research Maharashtra 543
2. The 3rd Edition of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) India Index for 2020-21, titled ‘SDG
India Index and Dashboard 2020–21: Partnerships in the Decade of Action’ was released in June
2021.
Identify the points that are correctly related to the Report:
A) 3rd edition of SDG India Index was released by NITI Aayog covering 16 of the 17 SDGs
B) Punjab topped the Index as the overall best performer among Indian states
C) In attaining SDG3 (Good health & Well Being), the state list was topped by Gujarat
1) All A, B & C
2) Only B & C
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3) Only C
4) Only A & C
5) Only B
Answer- 4) Only A & C
Explanation:
NITI Aayog released the 3rd edition of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) India Index for 2020–21,
titled ‘SDG India Index and Dashboard 2020–21: Partnerships in the Decade of Action’.
i.Kerala has retained its rank as the top state with a score of 75 and Bihar has been adjudged as the
worst performer.
ii.Chandigarh topped among the UTs, followed by Delhi, Puducherry.
The 3rd edition covers 16 Goals out of 17 SDGs, were
• SDG3-Good health & Well Being – Gujarat topped among States, Delhi topped among UTs
3. __________ topped the AIRINC Global 150 Cities Index for Financial Attractiveness, while from
Indian side, New Delhi was ranked at ___________ in the index.
1) Manama; 113rd
2) Paris; 54th
3) Doha; 54th
4) Manama; 54th
5) Doha; 113rd
Answer- 1) Manama; 113rd
Explanation:
Manama, the Capital city of Bahrain topped the AIRINC Global 150 Cities Index for Financial
Attractiveness ranking for the 3rd consecutive time. Indian Cities of New Delhi (113rd) & Mumbai
(125th) were the only two to be listed in the Index.
i.Seven cities from the MENA (Middle East North Africa) region were among the Top 16.
4. Global Unemployment rate is estimated to be at _____ in 2022, according to the “World
Employment and Social Outlook: Trends 2021 (WESO Trends 2021)” report released by
_______________________.
1) 6.3%; World Trade Organization
2) 5.7%; International Labour Organization
3) 5.7%; World Trade Organization
4) 6.3%; International Monetary Fund
5) 6.3%; International Labour Organization
Answer- 2) 5.7%; International Labour Organization
Explanation:
The International Labour Organisation(ILO) released a report titled “World Employment and Social
Outlook: Trends 2021 (WESO Trends 2021)” stating global unemployment rate will be 5.7% in 2022,
6.3% in 2021 & there will be no recovery in global jobs until 2023.
About ILO:
Director-General – Guy Ryder
Headquarter – Genèva, Switzerland
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5. “State of Finance for Nature” report estimates the global annual investments in Nature-based
Solutions (NbS) must be tripled by 2030 compared to 2020. The report was jointly prepared by
which organisations?
i. International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
ii. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
iii. World Economic Forum (WEF)
iv. Economics of Land Degradation Initiative
1) Only i, iii & iv
2) Only i & iv
3) Only ii, iii & iv
4) Only i, ii & iv
5) All i, ii, iii, iv
Answer- 3) Only ii, iii & iv
Explanation:
“State of Finance for Nature” estimates the annual investments in Nature-based Solutions (NbS) must
be tripled by 2030 and increased to 4-times by 2050, compared to the current spending of USD 133
billion (Rs. 9.7 lakh crores).
i.The “State of Finance for Nature” report was jointly prepared by the United Nations Environment
Programme (UNEP), the World Economic Forum (WEF) and the Economics of Land Degradation
Initiative.
6. Which Organisation released the “Scientific review of the impact of climate change on plant
pests” report, that estimates 40% of global crops being damaged by pests?
1) Food and Agriculture Organisation
2) World Economic Forum
3) United Nations Environment Programme
4) World Food Programme
5) United Nations Development Programme
Answer- 1) Food and Agriculture Organisation
Explanation:
According to the “Scientific review of the impact of climate change on plant pests” report of the
Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), globally around 40% of agricultural produce is damaged due
to invasive pests every year.
7. To avoid Biodiversity loss, 1 billion hectares of degraded land should be restored by ________,
according to the “Becoming #GenerationRestoration Ecosystem Restoration for People, Nature &
Climate” report released by FAO along with _________________.
1) 2040; UNDP
2) 2030; UNEP
3) 2050; UNEP
4) 2050; UNDP
5) 2030; UNDP
Answer- 2) 2030; UNEP
Explanation:
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and UN Environment Programme’s (UNEP) has released a
report titled, “Becoming #GenerationRestoration Ecosystem Restoration for People, Nature &
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Climate”. The report states, to avoid biodiversity loss, land equivalent to size of china or one billion
hectares of degraded land should be restored by 2030
8. Tsinghua University from _________ topped the 2021 Times Higher Education(THE) Asia
university rankings, while _________ was the highest ranked among Indian Universities.
1) Singapore; IIT Ropar
2) China; IISc Bangalore
3) Singapore; IIT Madras
4) China; IIT Ropar
5) Singapore; IISc Bangalore
Answer- 2) China; IISc Bangalore
Explanation:
In the 2021 Times Higher Education(THE) Asia university rankings, IISc Bangalore (37th), IIT Ropar
(55th) and IIT Indore (78th) have secured ranks among the top 100 universities in Asia.18 Indian
universities have made it to the top 200 Rankings.
While the ranking was topped by China’s Tsinghua University.
9. What are the points that are correctly related to the Performance Grading Index (PGI) 2019-
20?
A) PGI was prepared by the Ministry of Education measuring 70 indicators with respect to School
Education
B) Kerala was the top scorer among all the states & UT
C) Andaman & Nicobar Islands scored the lowest, as this was the first time Andaman was
included to the report
1) Only A & C
2) Only B & C
3) All A, B & C
4) Only C
5) Only A
Answer- 5) Only A
Explanation:
According to the Performance Grading Index (PGI) 2019-20 for States & UTs released by the
Ministry of Education, the states of Punjab, Chandigarh, Tamil Nadu, Andaman & Nicobar Islands and
Kerala occupied the highest grade (Grade I ++) for 2019-20
i.Performance Grading Index measures the progress made by States/UTs with regard to school
education using 70 Indicators.
States & UTs Score Grade
Punjab 929 Grade I ++
Chandigarh 912 Grade I ++
Tamil Nadu 906 Grade I ++
Kerala 901 Grade I ++
Andaman & Nicobar Islands 901 Grade I ++
ii.Ladakh UT (545) was the lowest scorer in the Report. It is also the 1st time that Ladakh was included
separately in the report.
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10. Identify the points that are correctly related to the State of India’s Environment Report, 2021
and India’s environmental performance:
A) The report ranks India at 117th position in attaining the 17 Sustainable Development Goals
(SDGs)
B) India ranked higher than its South Asian neighbours - Bangladesh, Bhutan, Sri Lanka & Nepal
C) Previously, India was ranked 168th in the Environmental Performance Index (EPI) 2020
1) Only A & C
2) Only B & C
3) All A, B & C
4) Only C
5) Only A
Answer- 1) Only A & C
Explanation:
As per the State of India’s Environment Report, 2021, which was released by the Centre for Science
and Environment (CSE), India’s rank has dropped by 2 places from last year’s 115 to 117 on the 17
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
i.The overall SDG score of India is 61.9 out of 100 and it ranks below four South Asian countries viz,
Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh.
ii.Kerala, Himachal Pradesh and Chandigarh were the best states with an overall score which are on the
path to achieving the SDGs.
iii.India ranked 168 out of 180 countries in the Environmental Performance Index (EPI) 2020 by Yale
University and Columbia University.
11. Which organisation released the Global Wind Workforce Outlook 2021-2025” report that
focuses on the Job market in the Wind Energy Sector?
1) International Energy Agency
2) GE Wind Energy
3) Energy Information Administration
4) Global Wind Energy Council
5) International Renewable Energy Agency
Answer- 4) Global Wind Energy Council
Explanation:
The Global Wind Energy Council released the report “Global Wind Workforce Outlook 2021-2025”
with a focus on the job market and workforce needs in the wind energy sector.
i.The report states that around 77,000 trained people will be required to build and operate the projected
installations in the six target markets by 2024.
ii.In 2020 India installed around 1.2GW of wind energy.
12. Which is the World’s Most Liveable City as per the Global Liveability Index 2021 released by
the Economic Intelligence Unit (EIU)?
1) London, UK
2) Osaka, Japan
3) Zurich, Switzerland
4) Adelaide, Australia
5) Auckland, New Zealand
Answer- 5) Auckland, New Zealand
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Explanation:
According to the Global Liveability Index 2021 released by the Economic Intelligence Unit (EIU), New
Zealand’s Auckland has been named as the World’s Most Liveable City due to its ability to control the
spread of COVID-19 pandemic.
• Osaka (Japan), and Adelaide (Australia) came 2nd and 3rd respectively.
13. Identify the points that are correctly related to the 18th Edition of QS World University
Rankings 2022 that was released in June 2021:
A) Oxford University was ranked as the World’s No.1 University for the 10th consecutive time
B) IISc Bangalore was named as the World’s Top Research Institute
C) IIT Bombay topped the list among Indian Universities, yet Indian Universities suffered
declines in QS’ faculty/student ratio indicator
1) Only A & C
2) Only B
3) Only A & B
4) Only C
5) Only B & C
Answer- 5) Only B & C
Explanation:
According to the 18th Edition of QS World University Rankings 2022 released by QS (Quacquarelli
Symonds), Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) from the USA was ranked as the World’s No. 1
University (for the 10th consecutive time).
i.IISc Bengaluru was ranked as the World’s top research university in accordance with quotes per
faculty indicator. IISc Bengaluru received a score of 100 out of 100 for quotes per metric faculty (CPF).
Indian Rank University World Rank
1 IIT Bombay 177
2 IIT Delhi 185
3 IISc Bengaluru 186
ii.23 of India’s 35 universities suffered declines in QS’ faculty/student ratio indicator.
14. Which organisation along with RMI India released the “Fast Tracking Freight in India: A
Roadmap for Clean and Cost-Effective Goods Transport” report?
1) Airports Authority of India
2) National Highways Authority of India
3) NITI Aayog
4) Only 1 & 2
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 3) NITI Aayog
Explanation:
NITI Aayog, RMI (Rocky Mountain Institute), and RMI India presented key opportunities for India to
reduce its logistics costs through their new report, titled ‘Fast Tracking Freight in India: A Roadmap
for Clean and Cost-Effective Goods Transport’.
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15. Which organisation released the “Child Labour Global Estimates 2020, trends and roads
forward” report?
1) UNICEF
2) Save the Children
3) International Labour Organization
4) Only 1 & 2
5) Only 1 & 3
Answer- 5) Only 1 & 3
Explanation:
According to the ‘Child Labour Global Estimates 2020, trends and roads forward’ released by United
Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) & International Labour Organization (ILO), for the 1st time in two
decades, 160 million children were in child labour globally at the beginning of 2020, accounting for
almost 1 in 10 of all children worldwide.
16. In June 2021, the Education Ministry released the 10th edition of the report of All India
Survey on Higher Education 2019-20 (AISHE 2019-20).
What are the points that are correctly related to the findings of the report?
A) Maharashtra was the highest contributor to the Total Enrolment in Higher Education in 2019-
20
B) Indicating high female participation, the Gender Parity Index (GPI) in Higher Education
reaches to 1.01
C) At present, the Pupil Teacher Ratio in Higher Education stands at 26:1
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & C
3) Only A & B
4) Only B & C
5) Only B
Answer- 4) Only B & C
Explanation:
Union Minister for Education Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ released the 10th edition of the report of All
India Survey on Higher Education 2019-20 (AISHE 2019-20).
i.India witnessed a 3.04% growth in Total Enrolment in Higher Education in 2019-20 compared to
2019-19
• Uttar Pradesh is the highest contributor to student enrolment
ii.The All India average of College density stands at 30
iii.Gender Parity Index (GPI) in Higher Education in 2019-20 is 1.01 against 1.00 in 2018-19, which
indicates an improvement in access to higher education for females
iv.Pupil Teacher Ratio in Higher Education in 2019-20 is 26:1
17. Which organisation released the “The Costs of Climate Change in India: a review of the
climate-related risks facing India, and their economic and social costs” report?
1) United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs
2) United States Agency for International Development
3) Overseas Development Institute
4) The Energy and Resources Institute
5) Centre for Environment Education
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Answer- 3) Overseas Development Institute
Explanation:
The report ‘The Costs of Climate Change in India: a review of the climate-related risks facing India,
and their economic and social costs’ released by the Overseas Development Institute(ODI), stated the
possibility for India to lose 3-10% of its GDP annually by 2100 due to climate change.
18. There was an estimated fall of 9% in the GDP of Small Island Developing States in 2020 due to
COVID-19, as per the ‘Development and Globalization: Facts and Figures’ report. Name the
organisation that released the report
1) United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
2) Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
3) International Monetary Fund
4) World Trade Organization
5) United Nations Economic and Social Council
Answer- 1) United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
Explanation:
According to the 2021 edition of UNCTAD’s (United Nations Conference on Trade and Development)
‘Development and Globalization: Facts and Figures’ report, due to pandemic, Small Island
Developing States (SIDS) experienced an estimated fall in GDP of 9% in 2020, compared with a 3.3%
decline in other developing countries.
19. India was ranked _________ in the ‘Global Skills Report 2021’ released by ___________
1) 55th; Amazon Web Services
2) 67th; Coursera
3) 32nd; Amazon Web Services
4) 67th; Amazon Web Services
5) 55th; Coursera
Answer- 2) 67th; Coursera
Explanation:
As per the ‘Global Skills Report 2021’ released by Coursera, India has been ranked 67th overall
globally. Switzerland topped the rankings followed by Luxembourg & Austria.
i.Indian learners have high proficiency in digital skills like Cloud Computing (83%) and Machine
Learning (52%) & 54% in Mathematical skills.
20. What is India’s ranking in the Global Home Price Index released by Knight Frank for the 1st
Quarter of 2021?
1) 55th
2) 43rd
3) 21st
4) 73rd
5) 61st
Answer- 1) 55th
Explanation:
India was ranked 55th in the Global Home Price Index for the 1st Quarter (Q1) ie; January to March
2021, which is 12 spots lower than its Q1 ranking of 43rd in 2020. Global Home Price Index is prepared
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by the London-based Knight Frank, which monitors housing prices in 56 countries. The ranking was
topped by Turkey.
21. Which state topped in reducing the prevalence of Anemia as per the Anemia Mukt Bharat
Index 2020-21?
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Gujarat
3) West Bengal
4) Odisha
5) Madhya Pradesh
Answer- 5) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
Madhya Pradesh with a score of 64.1 has been ranked 1st in the Anemia Mukt Bharat Index 2020-21.
The Anemia Mukt Bharat (AMB) strategy was launched in 2018 to reduce prevalence of Anemia all over
India. It is an initiative of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) & United Nations
Children’s Fund (UNICEF).
22. India is the _____ largest spender on Nuclear Weapons as per the “Complicit: 2020 Global
Nuclear Spending” report released by __________________.
1) 5th; International Atomic Energy Agency
2) 3rd; International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons
3) 6th; International Atomic Energy Agency
4) 6th; International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons
5) 3rd; International Atomic Energy Agency
Answer- 4) 6th; International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons
Explanation:
As per the report of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN), titled ‘Complicit:
2020 Global Nuclear Spending’, the worldwide Nuclear-armed countries’ overall spending on atomic
weapon arsenals in 2020 was increased by $1.4 billion to $72.6 billion, with India being the 6th largest
spender.
9 Nuclear-armed countries – United States(US), China, Russia, The United Kingdom(UK), France, India,
Israel, Pakistan, and North Korea.
23. Which organisation released the “Estimating the burden of foodborne diseases: A practical
handbook for countries” handbook on foodborne illness?
1) Food & Agriculture Organization
2) UNICEF
3) Food Corporation of India
4) Confederation of Indian Industry
5) World Health Organisation
Answer- 5) World Health Organisation
Explanation:
To address the problem of foodborne illnesses worldwide, the World Health Organization (WHO)
launched a handbook titled ‘Estimating the burden of foodborne diseases: A practical handbook for
countries’
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24. India was ranked ______ in the World Giving Index 2021 released by Charities Aid Foundation,
while the list was topped by _____________.
1) 14th; USA
2) 25th; UK
3) 18th; UK
4) 25th; USA
5) 14th; Indonesia
Answer- 5) 14th; Indonesia
Explanation:
The World Giving Index 2021 (WGI 2021) report released by Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) has
ranked India as the 14th most charitable country in the world (with a score of 44%) out of 114
countries. Indonesia topped the Index followed by Kenya & Nigeria.
25. To achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, World should increase clean energy investment to
USD 1 Trillion by _______ as per the ‘Financing Clean Energy Transitions in Emerging and
Developing Economies’ report released by _________
1) 2025; Organisation for Economic Co-operation & Development
2) 2030; International Energy Agency
3) 2030; International Renewable Energy Agency
4) 2030; Organisation for Economic Co-operation & Development
5) 2025; International Energy Agency
Answer- 2) 2030; International Energy Agency
Explanation:
According to the ‘Financing Clean Energy Transitions in Emerging and Developing Economies’
report released by International Energy Agency (IEA), The Annual Clean energy investment in
emerging and developing economies needs to increase by more than seven times – from less than USD
150 billion in 2019 to more than USD 1 Trillion by 2030 to put the world on track to reach net-zero
emissions by 2050.
26. As per the ‘SIPRI Yearbook 2021’ released by Stockholm International Peace Research
Institute (SIPRI), that provides details of the Nuclear warheads possessed by the ____ Nuclear
armed countries, Indian nuclear warhead counts are just behind that of ________.
1) 7; Israel
2) 9; Pakistan
3) 12; Israel
4) 7; Pakistan
5) 9; Israel
Answer- 2) 9; Pakistan
Explanation:
The ‘SIPRI Yearbook 2021 (52nd Edition)’ released by Stockholm International Peace Research
Institute (SIPRI) states that India, Pakistan & China are expanding their Nuclear arsenals.
i.At the start of 2021, India with 156 Nuclear warheads (at the start of 2021) is behind Pakistan (165
Nuclear warheads) & China (350 warheads). While Israel has only 90 Nuclear warheads
ii.The 9 nuclear armed states in the world - US, Russia, UK, France, China, India, Pakistan, Israel and
North Korea
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27. What is India’s Gross Domestic Expenditure on Research & Development (GERD) as per
‘UNESCO Science Report 2021: The race against time for smarter development’?
1) 2%
2) 1.3%
3) 2.7%
4) 1.6%
5) 0.7%
Answer- 5) 0.7%
Explanation:
The ‘UNESCO Science Report 2021: The race against time for smarter development’ released by
UNESCO, states that India’s Investment in Research remains unsatisfactory. India’s Gross Domestic
Expenditure on Research & Development (GERD) remained at 0.7% of the GDP for several years.
28. Identify the points that are correctly related to the ‘Renewable Energy Market Update –
Outlook for 2021 and 2022’ report and India’s renewable energy sector
A) The report was released by International Energy Agency (IEA)
B) As per the report, India will add 17 GW of renewable capacity in 2021 & 19.3 GW in 2022
C) As per the data of Ministry of New & Renewable Energy, India achieved its goal of installing
175 GW renewable capacity by 2022 including all projects under construction
1) Only A & B
2) Only B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
According to the ‘Renewable Energy Market Update – Outlook for 2021 and 2022’ released by the
International Energy Agency (IEA), India will add 17 GigaWatt (GW) renewable capacity in 2021 &
19.3 GW in 2022.
i.However, the total Renewable Energy Capacity will be under 140 GW in 2022.
ii.The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) stated that including Projects under construction
and in bidding stages, India has achieved its goal of installing 175 GW renewable capacity by 2022.
29. India was ranked ________ in the World Competitiveness Index 2021 released by the Institute
for Management Development, while the list was topped by ____________.
1) 64th; Switzerland
2) 64th; Denmark
3) 43rd; Denmark
4) 43rd; Switzerland
5) 43rd; Sweden
Answer- 4) 43rd; Switzerland
Explanation:
In the World Competitiveness Index 2021 released by the Institute for Management Development’s
(IMD) World Competitiveness Center, India retained its 43rd rank out of 64 nations (for the 3rd
consecutive year). Switzerland topped the Index followed by Sweden in the 2nd spot & Denmark in the
3rd spot.
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30. As per the “Children and Digital Dumpsites” report, globally over 18 million Childrens are at
risk of health hazards caused by e-Waste processing. The report was released by which
organisation?
1) UNICEF
2) World Health Organisation
3) World Bank
4) United Nations Development Programme
5) Food and Agriculture Organization
Answer- 2) World Health Organisation
Explanation:
The World Health Organisation (WHO) in its new report titled, “Children and Digital Dumpsites”
estimates the risk faced by over 18 million children and 12.9 million women living & working in
informal electronic waste (e-waste) processing centers.
About WHO:
Established – 7th April 1948
Headquarters – Geneva, Switzerland
Director General – Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
Chief Scientist – Soumya Swaminathan
31. As the ‘Annual Bank Statistics of 2020’ of Swiss National Bank, India with over Rs 20,000
crore deposit is placed at _____ place in the list of foreign client money, while _________ is the top
depositor of the bank
1) 18th; United States of America
2) 51st; United States of America
3) 25th; United States of America
4) 51st; United Kingdom
5) 18th; United Kingdom
Answer- 4) 51st; United Kingdom
Explanation:
According to ‘Annual Bank Statistics of 2020’ released by Swiss National Bank (SNB), the Central of Bank
of Switzerland – India with Swiss Francs (CHF) 2.55 billion ( ~ INR 20, 706 Crore) has been placed at
51st place in the list of foreign clients’ money in Swiss Banks during 2020. The United Kingdom (UK)
topped the list with CHF 377 billion, followed by US
32. India was ranked _______ in the ‘Sustainable Development Report 2021 (SDR 2021)’ released
by Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN), While the Index was topped by
_________________.
1) 117th; Sweden
2) 120th; Finland
3) 135th; Sweden
4) 120th; Sweden
5) 117th; Finland
Answer- 2) 120th; Finland
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Explanation:
According to the 6th Edition of ‘Sustainable Development Report 2021 (SDR 2021)’ released by
Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN), India with a score of 60.1 has been placed at
120th rank out of 165 countries. Finland topped the Index followed by Sweden & Denmark.
33. Identify the points that are correctly related to the 15th Edition of Global Peace Index 2021
(GPI 2021)
A) Global Peace Index is annually released by the International Peace Bureau
B) India’s ranking improved to 91 in the GPI 2021 compared to 98 in 2020.
C) GPI 2021 index was topped by Iceland, while Afghanistan was listed as the least peaceful
country
1) Only B & C
2) Only C
3) Only A & B
4) Only B
5) Only A & C
Answer- 2) Only C
Explanation:
According to the 15th Edition of Global Peace Index 2021 (GPI 2021) released by Institute of
Economics and Peace (IEP), India with a score of 2.553 has been ranked 135 out of 163 countries,
which specifies ‘Low State of Peace’.
i.Iceland topped the GPI 2021 Index followed by New Zealand & Denmark.
ii.Syria (161), Yemen (162) & Afghanistan (163) were ranked as the least peaceful countries.
iii.Bangladesh’s ranking improved to 91 compared to 98 in 2020.
34. More than 1% of the World’s Population are forcibly displaced as per the finding of ‘Global
Trends: Forced Displacement in 2020 Report’. Name the organisation that released the report.
1) United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
2) International Organization for Migration
3) United Nations Human Rights Council
4) International Labour Organization
5) United Nations Development Programme
Answer- 1) United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
Explanation:
According to the ‘Global Trends: Forced Displacement in 2020 Report’ released by United Nations
High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) – The number of people fleeing wars, violence, persecution,
and human rights violations increased to nearly 82.4 million people in 2020
i.More than 1% of the world’s population or 1 in 95 people are now forcibly displaced.
ii.UNHCR is Headquartered at Geneva, Switzerland
35. Identify the points that are correctly related to ‘World Investment Report 2021’
A) The report was released by the World Trade Organisation
B) India became the 5th Largest recipient of FDI inflow in 2020, while USA remains the top
destination for FDI inflow
C) In 2020, Japan made the World’s largest FDI outflow
1) All A, B & C
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2) Only B & C
3) Only C
4) Only A & C
5) Only B
Answer- 5) Only B
Explanation:
According to the ‘World Investment Report 2021’ released by the UN Conference on Trade and
Development (UNCTAD) – India received Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows worth USD 64 billion
in 2020 making it the 5th largest recipient of inflows in the world.
i.The USA with 156 Billion was the top destination for FDI inflow in 2020 followed by China.
ii.Countries with Largest FDI outflows are topped by China, followed by Luxembourg & Japan.
36. The world is not on track to reduce Suicide Mortality Rate by One-Third by 2030, as per the
findings of ‘Suicide Worldwide in 2019’ report. Which organisation released the report?
1) International Association for Suicide Prevention
2) World Federation for Mental Health
3) World Psychiatric Association
4) World Health Organization
5) National Institute of Mental Health
Answer- 4) World Health Organization
Explanation:
According to the report ‘Suicide Worldwide in 2019’ released by World Health Organization (WHO) –
The world is not on track to reduce Suicide Mortality Rate by One-Third by 2030. Suicide is the 4th
leading cause of death among 15-29 year olds.
About WHO:
Director-General – Dr Tedros Adhanom
Headquarters – Geneva, Switzerland
37. India is the ____ largest source of FDI for the United Kingdom in 2020, while _____________
remains as the Top source, as per the Inward Investment Statistics for 2020-21 released by the
UK.
1) 3rd; China
2) 2nd; USA
3) 3rd; Japan
4) 2nd; China
5) 3rd; USA
Answer- 2) 2nd; USA
Explanation:
According to the Inward Investment Statistics for 2020-21 released by the Department for International
Trade (DIT), the Government of the United Kingdom (UK) – India retained its position as the 2nd
largest source of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) for the UK in 2020. The United States (US) took the
top spot.
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38. As per the ‘Global Wealth Report 2020’, the overall wealth of India’s super-rich decreased by
4.4% in 2020. Which organisation released the report?
1) Credit Suisse
2) Nomura Holdings
3) Forbes
4) Goldman Sachs
5) Bloomberg Billionaires Index
Answer- 1) Credit Suisse
Explanation:
According to the Interim Edition of ‘Global Wealth Report 2020’ released by Credit Suisse – the overall
wealth of India’s super-rich decreased by 4.4% to USD 12.83 trillion in 2020 due to fall in Rupee value.
i.Currently, India is home to 1% of the global rich list.
39. _____________ was the ranked as India’s Most livable Capital City in the ‘Ease of Living Index
2020’ released by _____________________.
1) Chennai; NITI Aayog
2) Bangalore; Centre for Science and Environment
3) Bangalore; Centre for Policy Research
4) Bangalore; NITI Aayog
5) Chennai; Centre for Policy Research
Answer- 2) Bangalore; Centre for Science and Environment
Explanation:
According to the ‘Ease of Living Index 2020’ released by Centre for Science & Environment (CSE) –
Bengaluru (Karnataka) with a score of 66.7 has been ranked as India’s most livable capital city followed
by Chennai, Tamil Nadu and Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.
40. Which Indian Institute Topped among the Global ‘Pioneering B-schools (Level 5)’ in the 2nd
edition of the Positive Impact Rating (PIR) 2021?
1) Goa Institute of Management
2) SP Jain Institute of Management and Research
3) International Management Institute
4) XLRI – Xavier School of Management
5) Great Lakes Institute of Management
Answer- 1) Goa Institute of Management
Explanation:
The Goa Institute of Management (GIM) was Top ranked among the Pioneering Business Schools (B-
school) in the 2nd edition of the Positive Impact Rating (PIR) 2021.
i.4 business schools were ranked globally in the list of PIR 2021 as the ‘Pioneering B-schools (Level 5)’,
in which 3 were of the Indian business schools.
41. More than 19,300 children were affected in war crimes in 2020, as per the annual report
released by which organisation?
1) United Nations Children’s Fund
2) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
3) UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children & Armed Conflict
4) UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations
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5) UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
Answer- 3) UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children & Armed Conflict
Explanation:
According to the ‘Annual report of the Secretary-General on Children and Armed Conflict (CAAC)’
released by office of the UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed
Conflict (SRSG CAAC)- More than 19,300 boys and girls affected by war in 2020 were victims of grave
violations like abduction, recruitment or sexual violence.
42. What are the points that are correctly related to the findings of “World Drug Report 2021”?
A) The report was released by International Narcotics Control Board
B) Use of Cannabis increased globally during the COVID-19 pandemic
C) Opioids contribute to the largest burden of disease due to drug use
1) All A, B & C
2) Only B &C
3) Only A & B
4) Only A
5) Only A & C
Answer- 2) Only B &C
Explanation:
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime’s (UNODC) released a World Drug Report 2021 which
states that around 275 million people used drugs worldwide in 2020 of which 36.3 million people or
13% suffered from drug use disorders.
i.There was a rise in the use of cannabis during the coronavirus pandemic.
ii.Opioids contribute to the largest burden of disease due to drug use.
43. Which Management Institute was ranked as the Best in India in the ‘QS Executive MBA
Rankings 2021’?
1) IIM Ahmedabad
2) IIM Indore
3) IIM Calcutta
4) IIM Lucknow
5) IIM Bangalore
Answer- 5) IIM Bangalore
Explanation:
The Post Graduate Programme in Enterprise Management (PGPEM) of the Indian Institute of
Management Bangalore (IIM-B) ranked the best in India in the ‘QS Executive MBA Rankings 2021’ of
Quacquarelli Symonds(QS).
i.Globally, it holds 39th spot and 10th spot in Asia-Pacific
44. Identify the organisation that released the report - “Abused and Neglected – A Gender
Perspective on Aggravated Migrant Smuggling Offences & Responses”
1) International Narcotics Control Board
2) International Organization for Migration
3) United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
4) United Nations Population Fund
5) United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
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Answer- 3) United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Explanation:
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) released a report titled- “Abused and Neglected
– A Gender Perspective on Aggravated Migrant Smuggling Offences & Responses”. As per the report,
globally there are instances of Extreme violence, torture, rape highly prominant among the migrants
who were smuggled across countries.
About UNODC:
Executive Director – Ghada Fathi Waly
Established – 1997
Headquarters – Vienna, Austria
ACQUISITION AND MERGERS
1. Which company (in June’21) acquired 100% shares of Medlife to become India’s largest Online
Pharmacy?
1) MedPlus
2) PharmEasy
3) Netmeds
4) 1mg
5) HealthKart
Answer- 2) PharmEasy
Explanation:
An online medical platform, PharmEasy has acquired 100% shares of its rival Medlife, to create India’s
largest online pharmacy.
2. Which company got approval from CCI (in June’21) for acquiring Avana Logistek Ltd,
Transworld Feeders Pvt. Ltd and Transworld Feeders FZCO?
1) ProConnect
2) Adani Logistics Ltd
3) Allcargo Logistics
4) Sinotrans Ltd
5) Unifeeder
Answer- 5) Unifeeder
Explanation:
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of Avana Logistek Limited,
Transworld Feeders Private Limited and Transworld Feeders FZCO by Unifeeder ISC FZCO.
3. Which hospital (in June’21) acquired 100% stake of Bangalore-based Vikram Hospital for Rs.
350 crores?
1) Hinduja Healthcare
2) Dr Lal PathLabs
3) Apollo Hospitals
4) Manipal Hospitals
5) Fortis Healthcare
Answer- 4) Manipal Hospitals
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Explanation:
Manipal Hospitals, the 2nd largest hospital chain in India, entered into a definitive agreement with
private equity firm Multiples to acquire 100% stake in Bengaluru-based multi-specialty hospital
Vikram Hospital for a consideration of ₹350 crore.
4. What are the points that are correctly related to the approvals given by the Competition
Commission of India (CCI) in June 2021?
A) Tata Power to acquire 51% shares of 3 Odisha based power utilities - WESCO, SOUTHCO &
CESCO
B) Larsen & Toubro set to acquire 75% stakes in Mphasis Limited
C) Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL) to be acquired by Unacademy for $1 Billion
1) All A, B & C
2) Only B & C
3) Only A
4) Only A & B
5) Only A & C
Answer- 3) Only A
Explanation:
In June 2021, The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved the following proposed acquisitions
and merging of firms.
i.Tata Power Company Limited’s (TPCL) proposed purchase of 51 percent stake each in 3 power
utilities in Odisha - WESCO, SOUTHCO & CESCO
ii.Exchange of equity shareholding by existing shareholders of ReNew Power Private Limited (ReNew
Power) with shares of ReNew Global
iii.Acquisition 75% shareholding in Mphasis Limited by BCP Topco
iv.Acquisition of Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL) by BYJU’S for $950 million.
5. Which company recently (in June’21) acquired 100% stakes in PayBack?
1) PhonePe
2) Paytm
3) BharatPe
4) MobiKwik
5) Zomato
Answer- 3) BharatPe
Explanation:
BharatPe acquired 100% stakes of multi-brand loyalty platform PayBack India from American
Express and ICICI Investments Strategic Fund which hold 90 percent and 10 percent stake respectively.
About BharatPe:
Founded: 2018
CEO: Ashneer Grover
Headquarters: New Delhi
6. Which organisation got approval (in June’21) from the National Company Law Tribunal to
acquire Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Ltd (DHFL)?
1) Piramal Capital and Housing Finance
2) Oaktree Capital Management
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3) Adani Group
4) Brookfield Asset Management
5) Aditya Birla Group
Answer- 1) Piramal Capital and Housing Finance
Explanation:
Piramal Capital and Housing Finance (PCHF), a subsidiary of Piramal Enterprises (PE), received
approval from the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) to acquire Dewan Housing Finance
Corporation Ltd. (DHFL) for Rs 37,250 crore with certain conditions.
7. Which bank announced (in June’21) to acquire 12% stakes of National Asset Reconstruction
Company Ltd (NARCL)?
1) Punjab National Bank
2) HDFC Bank
3) Canara Bank
4) State Bank of India
5) IDBI Bank
Answer- 3) Canara Bank
Explanation:
Canara Bank will be the lead sponsor and biggest shareholder of National Asset Reconstruction
Company Ltd (NARCL) with a 12% stake in the entity.
Union Bank of India will pick up a 9% stake in NARCL.
About Canara Bank:
Headquarters– Bengaluru, Karnataka
Tagline– Together We Can
Syndicate Bank was amalgamated into Canara Bank on April 2020
8. In June 2021, 2 entities - India Advantage Fund S4 I & Dynamic India Fund S4 US I, and NHPEA
Trisul Holding B.V. got approval from Competition Commission of India for acquiring shares in
Which Insurance company?
1) Liberty General Insurance
2) Universal Sompo General Insurance
3) Magma HDI General Insurance
4) Future Generali India Insurance
5) IFFCO Tokio General Insurance
Answer- 3) Magma HDI General Insurance
Explanation:
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the proposed acquisition of a stake in Magma
HDI General Insurance Company by India Advantage Fund S4 I (IAF) & Dynamic India Fund S4 US I
(DIF) and NHPEA Trisul Holding B.V(NTH).
9. In June 2021, ACME Solar Holdings Ltd, UNOPS - S3i and Denmark’s Investment Fund for
Developing Countries signed a shareholding agreement for developing a 250 MW Solar Power
Plant Project. Where is the Project instituted?
1) Gujarat
2) Tamil Nadu
3) West Bengal
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4) Ladakh
5) Rajasthan
Answer- 5) Rajasthan
Explanation:
ACME Solar Holdings Ltd signed a shareholders’ agreement with United Nations Office for Project
Services’ (UNOPS) Sustainable Investments in Infrastructure and Innovation (S3i) and Denmark’s
Investment Fund for Developing Countries (IFU) for developing a 250-megawatt (MW) solar power
plant project in Rajasthan.
10. Which company recently (in June’21) gained Rs 4,811 crores by selling 5.1% shares of SBI
Cards through Open market transactions?
1) MAS Financial Services
2) REC Limited
3) Ca Rover Holdings
4) Cholamandalam Investment & Finance
5) Power Finance Corporation
Answer- 3) Ca Rover Holdings
Explanation:
Ca Rover Holdings(CARH), a subsidiary of Carlyle group sold its 5.1% shares in SBI Card and Payment
Services Ltd (SBI Card) worth about Rs 4,811 crore through open market transactions on the Bombay
Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE).
11. Which organisation (in June’21) acquired 54% stake of the Hyderabad-based fintech startup
Paymatrix?
1) BNP Paribas Asset Management
2) Bajaj Finserv
3) Muthoot Fincorp
4) Magma Fincorp
5) Sundaram Finance
Answer- 3) Muthoot Fincorp
Explanation:
Financial Service provider Muthoot Fincorp, has raised a majority 54% stake in Hyderabad
(Telangana)-based fintech startup Paymatrix by buying out existing investors.
i.Muthoot Fincorp is Headquartered at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
12. Which company got approval from the Competition Commission of India (in June’21) for
acquiring 16.4% shares of United Breweries Limited?
1) Royal Challenge
2) Heineken International BV
3) Molson Coors Beverage
4) Royal Stag
5) Carlsberg Group
Answer- 2) Heineken International BV
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Explanation:
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of an additional equity stake of
about 16.40 percent shareholding of United Breweries Limited (UBL) by Heineken International BV
(HIBV).
13. Which bank recently (in June’21) acquired 3.5 crore shares of HDFC ERGO General Insurance
Company & Rs 6.9 crore worth shares in HDFC Securities?
1) IndusInd Bank
2) IDFC FIRST Bank
3) IDBI Bank
4) HDFC Bank
5) Federal Bank
Answer- 4) HDFC Bank
Explanation:
HDFC bank is all set for the purchase of 3.5 crore equity shares of Rs 10 each in group firm HDFC ERGO
General Insurance Company
Apart from above, HDFC Bank along with its subsidiary HDFC Securities will purchase 8,108
compulsory convertible cumulative preference shares (CCCPS) worth Rs 6.9 crore
About HDFC Bank:
MD & CEO– Sashidhar Jagdishan
Tagline– We understand your world
Chatbot– Eva
14. Select the company that is set to acquire the 1,200 MW Essar Power’s Mahan Project in
Madhya Pradesh:
1) Torrent Power
2) Adani Power
3) JSW Energy
4) Tata Power
5) Reliance Power
Answer- 2) Adani Power
Explanation:
Adani Power Limited (APL) received a Letter of Intent (LoI) from a Resolution Professional of the
National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) for the acquisition of 1,200 megawatt (MW) Essar Power’s
Mahan Project located at Singrauli district of Madhya Pradesh.
About Adani Power Limited (APL):
MD– Anil Sardana
Headquarter– Ahmedabad, Gujarat
15. In June 2021, Maharashtra government approved the transfer of ownership of Navi Mumbai
International Airport to which company?
1) Mumbai International Airport Limited
2) Adani Airport Holdings
3) GMR Aviation Group
4) Both 1 & 3
5) Both 1 & 2
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Answer- 2) Adani Airport Holdings
Explanation:
The Maharashtra cabinet approved the proposal of transferring the ownership of the Mumbai
International Airport Limited (MIAL)which was constructing the Navi Mumbai international airport to
the Adani Airport Holdings
16. Name the organisation that got approval from Competition Commission of India to acquire
Zuarinagar plant of Zuari Agro Chemicals Ltd (ZACL)
1) Paradeep Phosphates Ltd
2) Oswal Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd
3) Tata Chemicals Ltd
4) Pidilite Industries Ltd
5) Aarti Industries Ltd
Answer- 1) Paradeep Phosphates Ltd
Explanation:
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of the Zuarinagar plant of
Zuari Agro Chemicals Ltd (ZACL) by Paradeep Phosphates Limited (PPL).
About CCI:
Establishment: 2003
Headquarters: NewDelhi
Chairman: Ashok Kumar Gupta
17. Which company is among the top investors in the qualified institutional placement (QIP) in
picking up stakes in Indian Bank?
1) SBI Life Insurance
2) Life Insurance Corporation
3) Canara Bank
4) Only 2 & 3
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 5) All 1, 2 & 3
Explanation:
According to a regulatory filing, the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC), SBI Life Insurance and Canara
Bank were among the top investors picking up stakes in Indian Bank under the qualified institutional
placement (QIP).
18. Name the Bank that acquired 7.4% stakes of Virtuoso Infotech in June 2021
1) Federal Bank
2) HDFC Bank
3) ICICI Bank
4) Canara Bank
5) Axis Bank
Answer- 2) HDFC Bank
Explanation:
HDFC Bank and its subsidiary HDFC Securities Limited has acquired a 7.4% stake in Virtuoso Infotech
Pvt. Ltd., an enterprise software solutions company.
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About HDFC Bank:
MD & CEO – Sashidhar Jagdishan
Tagline – We understand your world
DEFENCE
1. Who virtually commissioned the Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) Sajag into Indian Coast Guard
which was indigenously developed by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL)?
1) Ajit Doval
2) K Natarajan
3) Ajay Kumar
4) Rajnath Singh
5) Pramod Sawant
Answer- 1) Ajit Doval
Explanation:
National Security Advisor (NSA), Ajit Doval virtually commissioned Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) Sajag
into Indian Coast Guard (ICG). OPV Sajag was built under the ‘Make in India’ initiative by Goa Shipyard
Limited (GSL) with State-of-Art technology.
2. In June 2021, the Defence Ministry signed a procurement agreement for 11 Airport
Surveillance Radars with which organisation?
1) Mishra Dhatu Nigam Ltd
2) Mahindra Telephonics Integrated Systems Ltd
3) Astra Microwave Products Ltd
4) Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd
5) Kalyani Rafael Advanced Systems Ltd
Answer- 2) Mahindra Telephonics Integrated Systems Ltd
Explanation:
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a Rs 323.47 crore worth contract with Mahindra Telephonics
Integrated Systems Limited for procurement of 11 Airport Surveillance Radars for the use of Indian
Navy & Indian Coast Guard.
11 radars will be developed under the “Buy and Make” category
3. Where did Indian Navy decommission “INS Sandhayak”, its oldest Hydrographic Survey Vessel?
1) Chennai
2) Kochi
3) Mumbai
4) Goa
5) Visakhapatnam
Answer- 5) Visakhapatnam
Explanation:
Indian Navy decommissioned its Oldest Hydrographic Survey Vessel, “INS Sandhayak” at Naval
Dockyard in Visakhapatnam.
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About Indian Navy:
Motto – “Sam no Varunah” or “Be auspicious unto us Oh Varuna”
Chief of Naval Staff – Karambir Singh
Headquarters – New Delhi
4. Where are the 3 Rafale fighter aircrafts that India received in its 6th batch deployed?
1) Hasimara, West Bengal
2) Udhampur, Jammu & Kashmir
3) Faridabad, Haryana
4) Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
5) Jodhpur, Rajasthan
Answer- 1) Hasimara, West Bengal
Explanation:
The sixth batch containing 3 Rafale fighter aircrafts have recently landed in India. These planes will be
deployed in Hasimara, West Bengal.
i.These aircrafts were developed by the France-based Dassault Aviation.
ii.India has ordered 36 of these planes from France in 2016.
5. Name the country that delivers MH-60 Romeo helicopters to Indian Navy
1) France
2) USA
3) Russia
4) Australia
5) Israel
Answer- 2) USA
Explanation:
Indian Navy is set to receive the first set of 3 MH-60 Romeo helicopters, a multi-role helicopter from
the United States of America(USA) in July 2021.
6. Where was the 31st Edition of India-Thailand Coordinated Patrol (Indo-Thai CORPAT)
conducted between the Navies?
1) Andaman Sea
2) Gulf of Thailand
3) Bay of Bengal
4) Arabian Sea
5) Indian Ocean
Answer- 1) Andaman Sea
Explanation:
The 31st Edition of India-Thailand Coordinated Patrol (Indo-Thai CORPAT) (Bi-Annual) between the
Indian Navy and Royal Thai Navy was conducted from June 9-11, 2021 in the Andaman Sea.
From the Indian side, INS Saryu, an indigenously built Naval Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) took part in
the exercise.
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7. In June 2021, _______________ received 3 Advanced Light Helicopters (ALHs) MK III that were
indigenously manufactured by ______________
1) Indian Navy; Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd
2) Indian Coast Guard; Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd
3) Indian Air Force; National Aerospace Laboratories
4) Indian Air Force; Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd
5) Indian Navy; National Aerospace Laboratories
Answer- 2) Indian Coast Guard; Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd
Explanation:
Defence Secretary Dr Ajay Kumar inducted the first 3 of 16 Indigenous Advanced Light Helicopters
(ALHs) MK III into Indian Coast Guard (ICG) to assist in coastal surveillance, rescue operations, and
further enhance coastal security.
i.The helicopters are indigenously designed and manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
(HAL).
8. Where did Indian Navy & Japanese Navy recently (in June’21) conduct a joint Naval exercise?
1) Andaman Sea
2) Indian Ocean
3) Pacific Ocean
4) Bay of Bengal
5) Sea of Japan
Answer- 2) Indian Ocean
Explanation:
Indian Navy and Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force conducted a joint naval exercise at the Indian
Ocean under the motive ‘Free and Open Indo-Pacific‘(FOIP). The Indian side was represented by INS
Kulish.
Other Exercises between India-Japan:
i.Dharma Guardian-Military Exercise.
ii.Japan–India Maritime bilateral exercise (JIMEX)-Naval Exercise.
iii.Malabar- Trilateral Naval Exercise: India, Japan & US
9. Where did Indian Navy conduct a Joint Naval Exercise (in June’21) with European Union Naval
Force Somalia (EU NAVFOR)?
1) South Atlantic Sea
2) Gulf of Aden
3) Bay of Bengal
4) Arabian Sea
5) Gulf of Oman
Answer- 2) Gulf of Aden
Explanation:
The inauguration edition of the Joint Naval Exercise between Indian Navy & European Union Naval
Force Somalia (EU NAVFOR also known as Operation Atalanta) took place at Gulf of Aden from June 18-
19, 2021.
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10. Which Country (in June’21) tested an airborne high-power laser weapon that can destroy
drones?
1) Yemen
2) Iran
3) Israel
4) Saudi Arabia
5) Turkey
Answer- 3) Israel
Explanation:
Israel successfully tested an airborne high-power laser weapon that can shoot down drones. It was
developed by Elbit Systems. The test was conducted over the Mediterranean Sea.
About Israel:
Prime Minister– Naftali Bennett
Capital– Jerusalem
Currency– Israeli Shekel
11. Which country participated with Indian Navy & Indian Air Force (in June’21) in a Passage
Exercise (PASSEX) on the Indian Ocean?
1) Australia
2) Japan
3) USA
4) Both 1 & 3
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 3) USA
Explanation:
Indian Air Force (IAF) and Indian Navy participated in the two days Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with
the United States (US) Navy during its asset transit through Indian Ocean Region (IOR).
i.India was represented by INS Kochi and INS Teg along with P8I and MiG 29K aircraft.
12. Identify the Nuclear Capable Subsonic Cruise Missile that was successfully test-fired by DRDO
(in June’21) at Chandipur Odisha
1) Ghaznavi
2) Helina
3) Astra
4) Nirbhay
5) Prahaar
Answer- 4) Nirbhay
Explanation:
DRDO successfully test-fired the nuclear capable subsonic cruise missile ‘Nirbhay’ from the Integrated
Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur, Odisha. It is India’s 1st indigenously developed cruise missile.
13. Identify the points that are correctly related to the initiative of the Defence Ministry:
A) India’s 1st Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC) is set to be commissioned into the navy under the
name ‘INS Vikrant’
B) INS Vikrant is currently being built at Cochin Shipyard, and will be commissioned into the
Navy by 2022
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C) India is constructing one of Asia’s largest Naval base called Karwar Naval Base in Karnataka
under Project Seabird
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & C
3) Only A & B
4) Only B & C
5) Only A
Answer- 1) All A, B & C
Explanation:
The Defence Minister announced that India’s 1st Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC) will be
commissioned into Indian Navy’s Eastern Naval Command as ‘INS Vikrant’ by mid-2022. It is being built
at Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL).
i.At present, India has only one Aircraft Carrier – the Russian-origin INS Vikramaditya.
ii.He also visited the Karwar Naval Base in Karnataka which is being developed under Project
Seabird.
iii.Project Seabird was initiated in 1999 to undertake the construction one of Asia’s largest naval base at
Karwar, Karnataka.
14. In June 2021, ___________ successfully test fired the indigenously developed Pinaka rocket &
122mm Caliber rocket from ______________.
1) Bharat Electronics; Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
2) Defence Research & Development Organisation; Chandipur, Odisha
3) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited; Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
4) Defence Research & Development Organisation; Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
5) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited; Chandipur, Odisha
Answer- 2) Defence Research & Development Organisation; Chandipur, Odisha
Explanation:
DRDO successfully test fired the Extended range version of indigenously developed Pinaka rocket &
Enhanced range versions of indigenously developed 122mm Caliber rocket from the Integrated Test
Range (ITR) in Chandipur, Odisha.
15. In June 2021, ____________ successfully test-fired the nuclear capable, Surface-to-Surface Missile
‘Agni-P (Prime)’ from ___________.
1) Bharat Electronics; Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
2) Defence Research & Development Organisation; Balasore, Odisha
3) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited; Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
4) Defence Research & Development Organisation; Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
5) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited; Balasore, Odisha
Answer- 2) Defence Research & Development Organisation; Balasore, Odisha
Explanation:
DRDO successfully test-fired the nuclear capable, Surface-to-Surface Missile ‘Agni-P (Prime)’ from Dr.
APJ Abdul Kalam island, Balasore, Odisha. Agni-P is a new generation advanced variant of the Agni
class of missiles.
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16. Which Indian Naval Ship (INS) participated in the 2021’s Russian Navy Day celebrations?
1) INS Trishul
2) INS Tabar
3) INS Sahyadri
4) INS Mysore
5) INS Kolkata
Answer- 2) INS Tabar
Explanation:
INS Tabar has been deployed to participate in Russian Navy Day celebrations (from June 22-27,
2021) and joint exercises with friendly navies in Africa and Europe.
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
1. Which company (in May’21) launched 36 communication satellites to the Lower Earth Orbit
from a Russian spaceport?
1) SpaceX
2) OneWeb
3) Virgin Galactic
4) Amazon
5) Facebook
Answer- 2) OneWeb
Explanation:
OneWeb, a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite communications operator, co-owned by Bharti Global and
the UK government, launched another batch of 36 satellites on 28 May 2021, which was carried out by
European satellite launch company, Arianespace, from the Russian spaceport, Vostochny Cosmodrome.
About OneWeb:
Establishment – 2020
Headquarters – London, United Kingdom
Executive Chairman – Sunil Bharti Mittal
2. Which country successfully launched “Tianzhou-2” spacecraft that docked in Tiangong space
station for refiling supplies & equipment?
1) Taiwan
2) Japan
3) South Korea
4) China
5) Israel
Answer- 4) China
Explanation:
China Launched cargo spacecraft, “Tianzhou-2” or “Heavenly Vessel”, through the Long March-7 Y3
rocket from the Wenchang Space Launch Center on the southern island of Hainan. The spacecraft
“Tianzhou-2” successfully docked with the Tiangong space station.
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3. Which organisation developed “AmbiTag” India’s 1st IoT device to record real-time
temperature of perishable products?
1) IISc Bangalore
2) IIT Madras
3) IIT Delhi
4) IIT Ropar
5) NIT Warangal
Answer- 4) IIT Ropar
Explanation:
IIT Ropar, Punjab has developed “AmbiTag” India’s first IoT(Internet of Things) device which will
record the real-time temperature of perishable products like food and dairy, vaccines, and body
organs and blood during transportation.
i.AmbiTag was developed under the Technology Innovation Hub- AWaDH (Agriculture and Water
Technology Development Hub) and its Startup ScratchNest.
4. Which country launched the advanced meteorological satellite “Fengyun-4B”?
1) China
2) Japan
3) South Korea
4) Vietnam
5) Singapore
Answer- 1) China
Explanation:
China National Space Administration (CNSA) successfully launched “Fengyun-4B” (FY-4B)
Meteorological satellite to Earth’s Geostationary Orbit. FY-4B is the 1st of China’s New-Generation
Meteorological Satellites, which has an improved measurement resolution of 250 meters to scan
Earth.
5. ________ announced plans of 2-new missions DAVINCI+ and VERITAS to conduct study on
___________.
1) SpaceX; Venus
2) CNSA; Mars
3) NASA; Jupitor
4) SapceX; Mars
5) NASA; Venus
Answer- 5) NASA; Venus
Explanation:
NASA plans to implement two new missions DAVINCI+ and VERITAS to Venus. Both missions will be
expected to launch between 2028-2030.
New Zealand became the 11th signatory to the Artemis Agreement with NASA.
DAVINCI+ (Deep Atmosphere Venus Investigation of Noble gases, Chemistry, and Imaging) -
Measure the composition of Venus’ atmosphere to understand how it formed and evolved
VERITAS (Venus Emissivity, Radio Science, InSAR, Topography, and Spectroscopy) - Map surface
of Venus to determine its geologic history
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6. Which organisation (in June’21) successfully transported Squids & Tardigrades to the
International Space Station in its CRS-22 Mission?
1) CNSA
2) NASA
3) ISRO
4) JAXA
5) SpaceX
Answer- 5) SpaceX
Explanation:
As part of mission CRS-22, SpaceX’s Dragon Capsule was launched aboard the Falcon 9 Rocket from
Florida, USA. The Capsule contained supplies for the International Space Station (ISS) scientific
instruments such as new high-tech solar panels and living organisms such as Squids & microorganisms
called Tardigrades.
7. Where was the ‘322 Dega Flight’ induction ceremony held (in June’21), in which Indian Navy
inducted 3 Indigenously developed Advanced Light Helicopters (ALHs) MK III?
1) Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
2) Kandla, Gujarat
3) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
4) Mumbai, Maharashtra
5) Kochi, Kerala
Answer- 1) Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
Indian Navy inducted 3 Indigenous Advanced Light Helicopters (ALHs) MK III into its Eastern Naval
Command (ENC) during the ‘322 Dega Flight’ induction ceremony held at INS Dega (Naval Air Station),
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
i.ALH Mk-III was designed & built by Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL)
8. In June 2021, the ‘Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST)’ project or
known as ‘Artificial Sun’ recorded the highest temperature of 288 million degrees Fahrenheit.
Which country is conducting the EAST project?
1) USA
2) South Korea
3) China
4) Japan
5) Russia
Answer- 3) China
Explanation:
China’s ‘Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST)’ project or known as ‘Artificial Sun’
set a new record by running at 216 million degrees Fahrenheit or 120 million degrees Celsius for 101
seconds. For another 20 seconds, the ‘artificial sun’ also achieved a peak temperature of 288 million
degrees Fahrenheit (160 million degrees Celsius), which is over 10 times hotter than the sun.
• China’s EAST project became operational in 2006
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9. Which organisation (in June’21) developed the nano-fibre based oral tablets of Amphotericin B
(AmB) to treat post-Covid fungal infections?
1) DRDO
2) IISc Bangalore
3) IIT Madras
4) IIT Hyderabad
5) CSIR
Answer- 4) IIT Hyderabad
Explanation:
IIT-Hyderabad developed nano-fibre based oral tablets of Amphotericin B (AmB) to treat post-Covid
fungal infections. At present, AmB is an injectable drug.
10. Name the organisation that conducted India’s 1st Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-cell (CAR-T)
therapy in collaboration with IIT Bombay
1) National Tuberculosis Institute
2) Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital & Research Centre
3) Tata Memorial Center
4) OrthoCAD Network Research Cell
5) Neurobiology Research Centre
Answer- 3) Tata Memorial Center
Explanation:
India’s 1st Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-cell (CAR-T) therapy was conducted at the Bone Marrow
Transplant unit at ACTREC, Tata Memorial Center(TMC) in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The clinical trial is
the joint effort of the IIT Bombay and Tata Memorial Centre.
11. Which organisation developed 3-Ventilators - PRANA, VaU and SVASTA for clinical usage
during COVID-19 pandemic?
1) DRDO
2) CSIR
3) ICMR
4) ISRO
5) BHEL
Answer- 4) ISRO
Explanation:
ISRO developed 3 types of ventilators: PRANA, VaU and SVASTA for clinical usage during COVID-19
pandemic.
• “PRANA” Programmable Respiratory Assistance for the Needy Aid
• “VaU” Ventilation assist Unit
• “SVASTA” Space Ventilator Aided System for Trauma Assistance
12. Name the Space Telescope that was used in the discovery of a new exoplanet called “TOI-1231
b”
1) Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite
2) James Webb Space Telescope
3) Spitzer Space Telescope
4) Kepler Space Telescope
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5) Solar Dynamics Observatory
Answer- 1) Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite
Explanation:
A Team of International Astronomers, discovered an exoplanet located 90 light-years away from Earth
which has a Cooler atmosphere (57 Celsius) and has the possibility of having water clouds. The
exoplanet called “TOI-1231 b”, orbits an M-type, dwarf star in 24 days.
The planet was discovered using “Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS)”
About NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration):
Established – July 1958
NASA Administrator – Bill Nelson
Chief Scientist – Jim Green
13. Which country recently (in June’21) launched 4-satellites into the Orbit including the
commercial remote-sensing satellite “BJ-3”?
1) Japan
2) Israel
3) Russia
4) France
5) China
Answer- 5) China
Explanation:
China launched 4 satellites into planned orbits aboard the Long March-2D rocket from the Taiyuan
Satellite Launch Center in Northern Shanxi Province.
i. BJ-3, commercial remote-sensing satellite
ii.HS-2, for studying the ecological environment
iii.YW-1, for asteroid resource exploration
iv.TJ Satellite will be used by universities for teaching and training on in-orbit services.
14. ___________ is the World’s longest subsea cable being constructed by __________ connecting the
USA with South American countries.
1) Firmina; Facebook
2) Dunant; Facebook
3) Pangea; Facebook
4) Dunant; Google
5) Firmina; Google
Answer- 5) Firmina; Google
Explanation:
Google announced its plan of connecting the United States of America (USA) with South American
countries by constructing an Open subsea cable. The subsea cable was named as “Firmina” honouring
Brazil’s 1st poet ‘Maria Firmina dos Reis’.
i.It is the World’s longest subsea cable, which is capable of fully operating through a single power
source
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15. Which organisation received the ASPAGNIITM trademark for developing India’s First
Indigenous Tumor Antigen SPAG9 to treat cancer patients?
1) National Institute of Epidemiology
2) National Institute of Immunology
3) National Institute of Nutrition
4) National Institute of Virology
5) National AIDS Research Institute
Answer- 2) National Institute of Immunology
Explanation:
National Institute of Immunology (NII), an Autonomous Institute of Department of Biotechnology (DBT)
has received the ASPAGNIITM trademark for India’s First Indigenous Tumor Antigen SPAG9
16. Name the Organisation that developed India’s 1st electricity free Continuous Positive Airway
Pressure (CPAP) device “Jivan Vayu”
1) Central Drug Research Institute
2) DRDO
3) IIT Ropar
4) IISc Bangalore
5) Institute of Microbial Technology
Answer- 3) IIT Ropar
Explanation:
IIT Ropar developed a device named “Jivan Vayu”, India’s first Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
(CPAP) device that can function without electricity. Jivan Vayu can be used as a substitute for the CPAP
machine.
i.The device has an inbuilt viral filter of 99.99% viral efficacy at the air entrainment end. The viral filter
ensures that the air does not bring in any pathogens from the environment.
17. Which space organisation (in June’21) announced plans to launch “EnVision” space probe to
study the atmosphere of Venus?
1) Canadian Space Agency
2) China National Space Administration
3) European Space Agency
4) Indian Space Research Organisation
5) SpaceX
Answer- 3) European Space Agency
Explanation:
European Space Agency (ESA) has announced the launching of its probe called ‘EnVision’ to study
Venus. It will probably be launched in early 2030.
i.NASA recently announced 2-missions to Venus - DAVINCI+ and VERITAS.
18. Which country is planning to conduct the human space mission-‘Shenzhou-12’?
1) China
2) Japan
3) Taiwan
4) Indonesia
5) South Korea
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Answer- 1) China
Explanation:
China is all set to blast off its first human spaceflight since 2016 namely ‘Shenzhou-12’ which means
‘Divine Vessel’. It will be launched from Gobi Desert on a Long March rocket in the coming days with
three men onboard.
19. _____________ designed the World’s 1st Wooden Satellite “WISA Woodsat” that will be launched
by European Space Agency from ____________.
1) France; New Zealand
2) Italy; France
3) Finland; New Zealand
4) Finland; Belgium
5) Belgium; Italy
Answer- 3) Finland; New Zealand
Explanation:
European Space Agency (ESA) will launch the world’s first wooden satellite, WISA Woodsat, designed
and built in Finland, on Earth’s orbit by the end of 2021. It will be launched on a Rocket Lab’s Electron
rocket from the Mahia Peninsula launch complex in New Zealand.
About ESA:
Establishment– 1975
Headquarter– Paris, France
20. Which company (in June’21) received the contract to design 2-Photon Spacecrafts for NASA’s
ESCAPADE Mars Mission in 2024?
1) Rocket Lab
2) SpaceX
3) Virgin Galactic
4) Boeing
5) Lockheed Martin
Answer- 1) Rocket Lab
Explanation:
Rocket Lab was awarded a contract to design 2 of its Photon spacecraft for NASA’s – Escape and Plasma
Acceleration and Dynamics Explorers (ESCAPADE) mission to Mars in 2024.
About National Aeronautics and Space Administration(NASA):
Establishment– 1958
Administrator –Bill Nelson
21. Name the organisation that partnered with China’s Yantai Institute of Coastal Zone Research
to develop an early detection technique of Cyclone formation in North Indian Ocean region
1) IISc Bangalore
2) IIT Madras
3) NIT Trichy
4) NIT Warangal
5) IIT Kharagpur
Answer- 5) IIT Kharagpur
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Explanation:
IIT Kharagpur and Yantai Institute of Coastal Zone Research (YIC) in China have developed a technique
to detect the formation of cyclones in the North Indian Ocean region at least 90 hours before the
weather satellites.
22. In June 2021, an Indian Astronomer became leader of the group that conducts sky surveys
using PASIPHAE. Name the country that leads the PASIPHAE experiment.
1) USA
2) Germany
3) Greece
4) Portugal
5) Italy
Answer- 3) Greece
Explanation:
Polar-Areas Stellar-Imaging in Polarisation High-Accuracy Experiment (PASIPHAE) is an instrument
used in sky surveys to study stars, and is being led by an Indian astronomer.
The Institute of Astrophysics, Greece is the leader of the experiment.
23. Which Country’s researchers collaborated with Indian research team to develop an
improvised imaging technique to view clear images through fog?
1) Germany
2) Russia
3) Singapore
4) Finland
5) France
Answer- 5) France
Explanation:
A team of Indo-French researchers from various Indian institutions including Raman Research Institute
(RRI – Bengaluru) and ISRO’s Space Applications Center (SAC) in Ahmedabad, and Université Paris-
Saclay, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique(CNRS), France has developed a new improved
imaging method to make a clear image of objects in foggy weather conditions.
24. Which country (in June’21) launched the 3-member human space mission through ‘Shenzhou
12’ spacecraft?
1) Japan
2) Israel
3) South Korea
4) Vietnam
5) China
Answer- 5) China
Explanation:
In June 2021, China launched its newest Human Space Mission through the ‘Shenzhou 12’ spacecraft
using the Long March 2F rocket. The 3-member space mission is set to assemble ‘Tianhe’, the core
module of China’s newest Space Station – “Tiangong”.
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25. Which organisation developed a Modern Canopy Severance System (CSS) for India’s
Indigenous Fighter Aircraft LCA Tejas?
1) Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)
2) Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
3) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
4) Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO)
5) Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
Answer- 4) Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO)
Explanation:
2 Labs of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) namely Armament Research
and Development Establishment (ARDE), Pune & High Energy Material Research Laboratory (HEMRL)
have developed a Modern Canopy Severance System (CSS) for India’s Indigenous Fighter Aircraft LCA
Tejas.
SPORTS
1. _____________ won Gold medal for India in the 2021 ASBC Asian Boxing Championships that was
held in ______________ in May 2021.
1) Shiva Thapa; Dubai, UAE
2) Sanjeet Kumar; Doha, Qatar
3) Amit Panghal; Dubai, UAE
4) Sanjeet Kumar; Dubai, UAE
5) Amit Panghal; Doha, Qatar
Answer- 4) Sanjeet Kumar; Dubai, UAE
Explanation:
Asian Boxing Confederation (ASBC) Asian Elite Men and Women Boxing Championships was conducted
in Dubai, UAE. The event was organised by Boxing Federation of India (BFI) in association with UAE
Boxing Federation.
i.Sanjeet Kumar defeated the five-time Asian Championships medallist and 2016 Olympic silver
medalist Vassiliy Levit of Kazakhstan in the Finals.
ii.Pooja Rani Bohra won her 2nd consecutive continental title.
2. In May, Sebastian Korda from _________ won the Men’s Title in Emilia-Romagna Open tennis
tournament 2021, while _________ won both Women’s Singles & Doubles titles in the Tournament.
1) America; Naomi Osaka
2) Spain; Naomi Osaka
3) Australia; Coco Gauff
4) Spain; Ashleigh Barty
5) America; Coco Gauff
Answer- 5) America; Coco Gauff
Explanation:
In May 2021, Emilia-Romagna Open tennis tournament 2021 was conducted at Parma, Italy. The
Tournament witnessed the victory of Sebastian Korda, the 1st American to win a Male Championship
in the European Clay Court, which was previously won 11-years ago by Sam Querrey.
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Coco Gauff, created history by becoming the youngest player to win both the Women’s Singles and
Doubles Title at the Emilia-Romagna Open.
3. Which football team won the UEFA Champions League 2020/2021 Title?
1) Manchester City
2) Chelsea
3) Liverpool
4) Arsenal
5) Juventus
Answer- 2) Chelsea
Explanation:
Chelsea won the UEFA Champions League 2020/2021 title defeating Manchester City in the final. The
finals of the UEFA Champions League 2020/2021 were held in Estádio do Dragão in Porto, Portugal.
4. Which football team won the 2020-21 La Liga Title to be crowned as Champions of Spain?
1) Atletico Madrid
2) Real Valladolid
3) Real Sociedad
4) Real Madrid
5) Villarreal
Answer- 1) Atletico Madrid
Explanation:
Atletico Madrid has won the 2020-21 La Liga Title and were crowned as champions of Spain by
defeating Real Valladolid in the last match that was held at the Jose Zorilla stadium in Valladolid, Spain.
5. Who won the 1st Edition Belgrade Open Men’s Singles in June 2021?
1) Novak Djokovic
2) Daniil Medvedev
3) Rafael Nadal
4) Alex Molcan
5) Alexander Zverev
Answer- 1) Novak Djokovic
Explanation:
Novak Djokovic, a Serbian tennis player won his 83rd Career Title by defeating Alex Molcan, a
Slovakian tennis player at the 1st Edition of 2021 Belgrade Open Singles final held at the Novak
Tennis Center, Belgrade, Serbia on 29th May 2021.
• Association of Tennis Professionals(ATP) is Headquartered at London, United Kingdom
6. ___________ won Silver Medal at the World Junior Weightlifting Championship 2021 held in
_____________.
1) Achinta Sheuli; Tashkent, Uzbekistan
2) Achinta Sheuli; Tokyo, Japan
3) Jeremy Lalrinnunga; Tashkent, Uzbekistan
4) Jeremy Lalrinnunga; Jakarta, Indonesia
5) Achinta Sheuli; Jakarta, Indonesia
Answer- 1) Achinta Sheuli; Tashkent, Uzbekistan
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Explanation:
Indian weightlifter Achinta Sheuli from West Bengal bagged Silver medal in the men’s 73kg category at
the International Weightlifting Federation’s Junior World Weightlifting Championships 2021 held at
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
7. Which country will host the Hockey5s World Cup in January 2024?
1) India
2) Oman
3) Singapore
4) Pakistan
5) UAE
Answer- 2) Oman
Explanation:
Hockey5s World Cup is a brand-new International Hockey Federation (FIH) competition set to be
hosted by the country Oman in January 2024 and all matches will be held in its capital Muscat.
8. In June, _____________ won the Formula One Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2021, while the 2021
Catalunya MotoGP was won by _______ driver Miguel Oliveira.
1) Max Verstappen; Suzuki
2) Sebastian Vettel; KTM
3) Lewis Hamilton; KTM
4) Valtteri Bottas; Suzuki
5) Sergio Perez; KTM
Answer- 5) Sergio Perez; KTM
Explanation:
Red Bull Racing’s Sergio Perez (Mexico) won the Formula One Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2021 held at
Baku City Circuit, Baku, capital of Azerbaijan.
In MotoGP, KTM’s Miguel Oliveira (Portugal) won the 2021 Catalunya MotoGP held at Barcelona,
Spain.
9. In June 2021, ICC announced the expansion of participating teams to the Men’s World
Cricketing tournaments to _______ teams for T20 World Cups from 2024 and to 14 teams to ODI
Cricket World cup from ________.
1) 16; 2023
2) 16; 2027
3) 18; 2023
4) 14; 2027
5) 20; 2027
Answer- 5) 20; 2027
Explanation:
ICC announced the Global Cricketing Calendar for 2024-2031, which includes key changes to world
cricket tournaments.
i.ICC expanded the participating teams from 10 to 14 teams with 54-match events for the 2027 and
2031 Men’s ODI Cricket World cup.
ii.ICC also increased the number of teams to 20, playing 55-matches in total from 2024 – 2030 Men’s
T20 World Cup.
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iii.India’s Shafali Verma becomes the World No.1 Batter in ICC Women’s T20 format.
10. Which organisation (in June’21) became the Global Tournament Sponsor of the International
Cricket Council (ICC) from 2021 to 2023?
1) PhonePe
2) Cricbuzz
3) BharatPe
4) Dream11
5) Jio
Answer- 3) BharatPe
Explanation:
The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with
BharatPe for being its global tournament sponsor from 2021 to 2023.
i.This Deal includes all editions of men’s and women’s 50-over, T20 World Cups and the World Test
Championship as well as U-19 world cups that happen until 2023.
11. Indian Men’s hockey team was ranked _____ in the International Hockey Federation (FIH)
world rankings 2021, while the list was topped by ___________.
1) 4th; Belgium
2) 3rd; Netherlands
3) 6th; Belgium
4) 5th; Netherlands
5) 2nd; Belgium
Answer- 1) 4th; Belgium
Explanation:
International Hockey Federation (FIH) world rankings 2021
Rank Men’s Team Rank Women’s Team
4 India 9 India
1 Belgium 1 Netherlands
(world and European champions)
2 Australia 2 Argentina
3 Netherlands 3 Australia
12. Who overtook Argentina’s Lionel Messi to become the 2nd highest International goal scorer
(as of June’21) among active players?
1) Cristiano Ronaldo
2) Sunil Chhetri
3) Neymar
4) Kylian Mbappe
5) Gurpreet Singh Sandhu
Answer- 2) Sunil Chhetri
Explanation:
Indian Footballer, Sunil Chhetri, became the 2nd highest International goal scorer among the active
players. He overtook Lionel Messi of Argentina by scoring his 73rd and 74th Goal during the FIFA 2022
World Cup qualifiers against Bangladesh. Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal tops the list with 103
international goals.
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13. Identify the country that is set to host the remaining matches of IPL 2021
1) New Zealand
2) Australia
3) Qatar
4) South Africa
5) UAE
Answer- 5) UAE
Explanation:
BCCI announced the completion of remaining matches of VIVO Indian Premier League(IPL) 2021 season
in the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E) in the months of September-October 2021.
14. Who became the 1st Indian to qualify for Taekwondo in the Paralympics Games?
1) Aruna Tanwar
2) Sonam Rawal
3) Rodali Barua
4) Latika Bhandari
5) Akshay Kumar
Answer- 1) Aruna Tanwar
Explanation:
A 5-time national champion, Aruna Tanwar was awarded a wild card entry for the upcoming Tokyo
Paralympic Games, which will make her the 1st Taekwondo athlete from India to qualify for the
Paralympics.
15. With the Men’s Singles victory in French Open 2021, __________ became the 1st player in the
Open Era to win all 4 Major Grand Slams twice, while ____________ won both Women’s Singles &
Doubles Titles in the tournament.
1) Novak Djokovic; Iga Swiatek
2) Rafael Nadal; Barbora Krejcikova
3) Dominic Thiem; Iga Swiatek
4) Novak Djokovic; Barbora Krejcikova
5) Rafael Nadal; Iga Swiatek
Answer- 4) Novak Djokovic; Barbora Krejcikova
Explanation:
The 125th Edition of French Open 2021 took place from May 30-June 13, 2021 at Paris, France.
i.Novak Djokovic (Serbia) defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas (Greece) to win the Men’s Singles Title French
Open 2021. It is Djokovic’s 2nd French Open Title & 19th Grand Slam Title.
• He became the 1st player in the Open Era to win all 4 Major Grand Slams twice
ii.Barbora Krejcikova wins both Women’s Singles & Doubles Title of French Open
16. Who won Gold Medal for India (in June’21) in the Women’s 53kg category Wrestling event at
Poland Open Ranking Series?
1) Sakshi Malik
2) Ritu Phogat
3) Divya Kakran
4) Vinesh Phogat
5) Babita Kumari
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Answer- 4) Vinesh Phogat
Explanation:
Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat won the women’s 53kg category gold medal at the Poland Open Ranking
Series, she played the final against Khrystyna Bereza of Ukraine.
17. Who won the US Women’s Open golf championship 2021 to become the youngest champion of
the tournament?
1) Yuka Saso
2) Ayaka Furue
3) Aditi Ashok
4) Yuka Yasuda
5) Diksha Dagar
Answer- 1) Yuka Saso
Explanation:
Yuka Saso became the first Filipino (Philippines) player to win a major Golf Tournament, he tied with
Park Inbee as the youngest champion at the tournament, after winning the 76th US Women’s Open golf
championship 2021 at the Olympic Club in San Francisco.
18. Who won Gold Medal in the Meeting Cidade de Javelin Throw event at Lisbon, Portugal?
1) Shivpal Singh
2) Annu Rani
3) Neeraj Chopra
4) Sandeep Chaudhary
5) Jagdish Bishnoi
Answer- 3) Neeraj Chopra
Explanation:
Indian Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra won the gold medal in the Meeting Cidade de (Meeting, City of
Lisbon) in Lisbon, Portugal
19. In June 2021, Former F1 Champion Michael Schumacher recovered from coma after 6-years.
Which country does he belong to?
1) Portugal
2) Argentina
3) Germany
4) France
5) Italy
Answer- 3) Germany
Explanation:
Formula One(F1) Champion Michael Schumacher, a retired German racing driver who has recorded
the most wins – 91, pole positions – 68 and Podium finishes – 155 has got out of coma after 6 years.
20. Who won the 2021 French Grand Prix?
1) Lewis Hamilton
2) Sebastian Vettel
3) Valtteri Bottas
4) Sergio Pérez
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5) Max Verstappen
Answer- 5) Max Verstappen
Explanation:
Red Bull Racing Honda’s Max Verstappen (Netherlands) won the 2021 French Grand Prix (GP) held
at Paul Ricard Circuit, France.
21. Who won the Gelfand Challenge chess title in June 2021?
1) Koneru Humpy
2) D Gukesh
3) P Harikrishna
4) G Akash
5) Raunak Sadhwani
Answer- 2) D Gukesh
Explanation:
World’s second youngest Grandmaster D.Gukesh of India won the $15,000 Gelfand Challenge chess title
after winning all four rounds and finishing at the top of the table.
22. Who became the 1st Women Cricketer in the World to hit 3 sixes in a test match?
1) Ellyse Perry
2) Smriti Mandhana
3) Sarah Jane Taylor
4) Danni Wyatt
5) Shafali Verma
Answer- 5) Shafali Verma
Explanation:
Indian women cricketer Shafali Verma(17 years old), became the first women’s cricketer to hit 3 sixes
in a test match. She achieved the feat during the one-off test match between India and England held in
Bristol, England.
23. Kevin O’Brien, the record holder of fastest century ever in 50-over World Cup Cricket retired
from International Cricket in June 2021. Which country does he belong to?
1) England
2) Australia
3) Ireland
4) West Indies
5) South Africa
Answer- 3) Ireland
Explanation:
Ireland Cricketer Kevin O’Brien has announced his retirement from One-day International Cricket after
a 15-year long career.
i.He scored the fastest century ever in 50-over World Cup
24. Which company was appointed by the Indian Olympic Association (in June’21) as the sponsor
of 2020 Tokyo Olympics, 2022 Asian Games & Birmingham Commonwealth Games?
1) MPL Sports
2) Vedanta Limited
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3) Cricbuzz
4) ITC Limited
5) Dream11
Answer- 1) MPL Sports
Explanation:
Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has roped in mobile gaming platform MPL Sports Foundation as the
principal sponsor for 2020 Tokyo Olympics, 2022 Asian Games & Birmingham Commonwealth Games
i.While Amul & JSW Group as sponsor for Tokyo Olympics
25. Who (in June’21) created a new World Record in Swimming 100-meter backstroke?
1) Kaylee McKeown
2) Emily Seebohm
3) Ariarne Titmus
4) Regan Smith
5) Minna Atherton
Answer- 1) Kaylee McKeown
Explanation:
Australian Swimmer Kaylee McKeown breaks the 100-meter backstroke world record at the South
Australian Aquatic Centre with a time of 57.45 seconds
Ethiopia’s Letesenbet Gidey sets the women’s 10,000 metres new world record of 29 minutes and
1.03 seconds at Ethiopia’s Olympic trials held in the Netherlands.
26. Identify the points that are correctly related to the Inaugural Edition of ICC World Test
Championship 2021:
A) 1st Edition of ICC World Test Championship held in Wellington, New Zealand was won by New
Zealand
B) 9 teams competed in the Tournament, where Marnus Labuschagne become the Top run scorer
and Ravichandran Ashwin the Top Wicket taker
C) At the end of the Tournament, India’s Ravichandran Ashwin became the ICC World’s No. 1 All-
rounder in Test Cricket
1) Only C
2) All A, B & C
3) Only B & C
4) Only B
5) Only A & C
Answer- 4) Only B
Explanation:
New Zealand defeated India in the finals of the 2019-2021 ICC World Test Championship to win the
Inaugural Edition of ICC World Test Championship 2021 (for men). The finals were held at Rose Bowl,
Southampton, England from June 18-23, 2021.
i.New Zealand’s Kyle Jamieson was named as the Player of the Match Award
ii.9 Teams competed in 71 Test matches in 27 series across two years from 2019-21
iii.The highest run scorer in the 2019-21 ICC World Test Championship was Australia’s Marnus
Labuschagne (1675 runs) & highest wicket taker was India’s Ravichandran Ashwin (71)
iv.India’s Ravindra Jadeja was ranked as the World’s No. 1 All-rounder in Test Cricket, while
Ravichandran Ashwin moved to 4th rank
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27. Name the Title of India’s official Olympic theme song that was launched by Sports Minister
Kiren Rijiju in June 2021.
1) Tu Thaan Ley
2) One Moment in Time
3) Chak De! India
4) Lakshya Tera Samne Hai
5) Hand in Hand
Answer- 4) Lakshya Tera Samne Hai
Explanation:
Kiren Rijiju, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MoYAS) launched the official Olympic theme song
titled “Lakshya Tera Samne Hai” of the Indian contingent for the Tokyo Olympics or Summer Games
(July 23 to August 8, 2021). The song has been composed and sung by singer Mohit Chauhan
28. Who won Gold in 10-metre air pistol para women’s event at World shooting Para Sport Cup
by setting the new World Record?
1) Rubina Francis
2) Deepa Malik
3) Seema Rao
4) Dilraj Kaur
5) Kajal Saini
Answer- 1) Rubina Francis
Explanation:
Para shooter Rubina Francis from Madhya Pradesh has set a world record, who won gold with 238.1
points in the 10-metre air pistol para women’s event at World shooting Para Sport Cup in Lima, Peru.
29. __________________ won the Styrian Grand Prix 2021 that was held in _____________.
1) Lewis Hamilton; Belgium
2) Lewis Hamilton; Austria
3) Max Verstappen; Belgium
4) Lewis Hamilton; Netherlands
5) Max Verstappen; Austria
Answer- 5) Max Verstappen; Austria
Explanation:
i.Red Bull Racing Honda’s Max Verstappen (Netherlands) won the Styrian Grand Prix 2021 held at
Red Bull Ring race track in Spielberg, Austria.
ii.In MotoGP, Yamaha’s Fabio Quartararo (France) won the Dutch MotoGP 2021 held at TT Circuit
Assen, Assen, Netherlands.
30. Laurel Hubbard became the World’s 1st Transgender athlete to qualify for an Olympics event.
She will represent New Zealand at the Tokyo Olympics in Which sport?
1) Boxing
2) Archery
3) Shooting
4) Weightlifting
5) Fencing
Answer- 4) Weightlifting
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Explanation:
New Zealand’s Laurel Hubbard has become the first ever transgender athlete picked to compete at an Olympics,
she will compete in the women’s 87-kg weightlifting category for Tokyo Olympics 2020. Hubbard has satisfied
the IOC’s requirements for trans women.
31. In June 2021, ________________ won Gold in all 3 recurve events – Women’s individual, team and
mixed pair events in the Archery World Cup Stage-3 held in _____________.
1) Deepika Kumari; New Delhi, India
2) Deepika Kumari; Beijing, China
3) Jyothi Surekha Vennam; New Delhi, India
4) Deepika Kumari; Paris, France
5) Jyothi Surekha Vennam; Paris, France
Answer- 4) Deepika Kumari; Paris, France
Explanation:
In June 2021, Indian Woman archer Deepika Kumari created history by winning Gold in all 3 recurve
events – Women’s individual, team and mixed pair events in the Archery World Cup Stage-3 event that
was held in Paris, France.
i.After winning the events, she was ranked as World Number 1 Woman Archer
About World Archery Federation:
Founded – 1931
Headquarters – Lausanne, Switzerland
President – Uğur Erdener
32. Who became the 1st-ever Indian Swimmer to qualify for Olympics ‘A’ standard time in men’s
200m butterfly event?
1) Srihari Nataraj
2) Kushagra Rawat
3) Sajan Prakash
4) Virdhawal Khade
5) Sandeep Sejwal
Answer- 3) Sajan Prakash
Explanation:
Indian Swimmer Sajan Prakash from kerala has become 1st-ever Indian swimmer to qualify for the
Tokyo Olympic 2020 by breaching the ‘A’ standard time in the men’s 200m butterfly event
• The Games ‘A’ standard was set at 1:56.48 seconds
33. Who became the Youngest Indian Cricketer to make debut in all 3-cricket formats?
1) Shubman Gill
2) Smriti Mandhana
3) Shivam Mavi
4) Shafali Verma
5) Prithvi Shaw
Answer- 4) Shafali Verma
Explanation:
Indian opener Shafali Verma becomes youngest Indian to make debut in all formats, Verma who hails
from haryana took 17 years and 150 days to make her debut across all three cricket formats for India
and overall, she is the fifth youngest cricketer.
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BOOKS AND AUTHORS
1. Who authored the book, “All You Need Is Josh: Stories of Courage and Conviction in 21st-
century India”?
1) Supriya Paul
2) Shobhit Banga
3) Aditi Gupta
4) Richa Singh
5) Vandana Luthra
Answer- 1) Supriya Paul
Explanation:
A book titled ‘All You Need Is Josh: Stories of Courage and Conviction in 21st-century India’, a
collection of 30 awe-inspiring real-life stories of people bracing odds and obstacles and achieving their
dreams edited by Supriya Paul was released.
2. Who authored the book, “All Roads Lead North: Nepal’s Turn To China”?
1) Amish Raj Mulmi
2) Manjushree Thapa
3) Samrat Upadhyay
4) Rabi Thapa
5) Geeta Tripathee
Answer- 1) Amish Raj Mulmi
Explanation:
Amish Raj Mulmi from Nepal released his debut book, “All Roads Lead North: Nepal’s Turn To
China”.
3. Who authored the book, “Languages of Truth: Essays 2003-2020”?
1) Arundhati Roy
2) Amitav Ghosh
3) Kiran Desai
4) Salman Rushdie
5) Chetan Bhagat
Answer- 4) Salman Rushdie
Explanation:
Salman Rushdie authored a new book titled “Languages of Truth: Essays 2003-2020” a collection of
nonfiction essays, criticism and speeches with a focus on his view and imaginations of the change in
literature and culture written between 2003 and 2020.
4. Who authored the book, “Skill It, Kill It”?
1) Byju Raveendran
2) Ronnie Screwvala
3) Zarina Mehta
4) Divya Gokulnath
5) M. A. Yusuff Ali
Answer- 2) Ronnie Screwvala
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Explanation:
The co-founder of upGrad, India’s largest online higher education company and Film producer, Ronnie
Screwvala authored a book titled “Skill It, Kill It”.
5. Who authored the book, “Tiananmen Square: The Making of a Protest”?
1) Salman Khurshid
2) S. Jaishankar
3) Vijay Gokhale
4) Harsh Vardhan Shringla
5) V. Muraleedharan
Answer- 3) Vijay Gokhale
Explanation:
A book titled ‘Tiananmen Square: The Making of a Protest’ authored by Former Indian foreign
secretary Vijay Gokhale was launched.
6. Who authored the book, “Home in the World”?
1) Abhijit Banerjee
2) Salman Rushdie
3) Jhumpa Lahiri
4) Amartya Sen
5) Chetan Bhagat
Answer- 4) Amartya Sen
Explanation:
Nobel laureate Amartya Sen, authored a new book titled “Home in the World”. The book describes the
early life of Amartya Sen and explores the idea of ‘home’.
i.He was the 1st Asian to receive the Nobel Prize in Economics, when he received the award in 1998
for Welfare Economics.
ii.Popular Books – ‘Development as Freedom’, ‘The Idea of Justice’, ‘The Argumentative Indian’,
‘Identity and Violence’
7. Who authored the book, “Beyond Here and Other Poems”?
1) Bishnupada Sethi
2) Harsh Vardhan Shringla
3) Naveen Patnaik
4) Ajay Kumar
5) Ganeshi Lal
Answer- 1) Bishnupada Sethi
Explanation:
Naveen Patnaik, Chief Minister(CM) of Odisha released the book titled “Beyond Here and Other
Poems”, a collection of 61 poems written by senior bureaucrat Bishnupada Sethi.
8. Who authored the book, “The Nutmeg’s Curse: Parables for a Planet in Crisis”?
1) Salman Rushdie
2) Jhumpa Lahiri
3) Amitav Ghosh
4) Kiran Desai
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5) Arundhati Roy
Answer- 3) Amitav Ghosh
Explanation:
Jnanpith awardee Amitav Ghosh authored a new book ‘The Nutmeg’s Curse: Parables for a Planet in
Crisis’.
9. Who authored the book, “Monk in a Merc”?
1) Ashok Pangariya
2) Jeet Thayil
3) Vikram Chandra
4) Nayantara Sahgal
5) Preeti Shenoy
Answer- 1) Ashok Pangariya
Explanation:
“Monk in a Merc”, the memoir of famous Indian Neurologist and Padma Shri awardee Dr. Ashok
Pangariya is set to release on 28th June 2021. The book gets released after the demise of Dr. Ashok
Pangariya who passed away in June 2021.
10. Who authored the book, “The 7 Sins of Being A Mother”?
1) Neena Gupta
2) Twinkle Khanna
3) Sonali Bendre
4) Tahira Kashyap Khurrana
5) Shilpa Shetty
Answer- 4) Tahira Kashyap Khurrana
Explanation:
Film-maker-writer Tahira Kashyap Khurrana announced her upcoming book about motherhood, titled
‘The 7 Sins of Being A Mother’.
11. Who authored the book, “My Joys and Sorrows – as a Mother of a Special Child”?
1) Krishna Saksena
2) Sania Mirza
3) Mary Kom
4) Asima Chatterjee
5) Bachendri Pal
Answer- 1) Krishna Saksena
Explanation:
Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare Dr Harsh Vardhan launched a book titled “My Joys and
Sorrows – as a Mother of a Special Child”, written by the author Dr Krishna Saksena.
12. “Will” is the memoir of which famous personality?
1) William Hurt
2) Willem Dafoe
3) Will Ferrell
4) Will Arnett
5) Will Smith
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Answer- 5) Will Smith
Explanation:
American Actor, rapper, and producer Will Smith, is set to publish his first memoir titled “Will” in
November 2021.
13. Who authored 2 books- “What is Consciousness” & “What is Para Consciousness” under
project VIPIN?
1) Amish Tripathi
2) Nayantara Sahgal
3) Vikram Chandra
4) Vipin Gupta
5) Anuja Chauhan
Answer- 4) Vipin Gupta
Explanation:
Indian American author Dr. Vipin Gupta has written 2 new books around his project VIPIN(Vastly
Integrated Processes Inside Nature). These two books will be his 5th and 6th book in this project and
are titled as
• “What is Consciousness”
• “What is Para Consciousness”
14. Who authored the book, “It’s a Wonderful Life”?
1) Khushwant Singh
2) Arundhati Roy
3) Ruskin Bond
4) Jhumpa Lahiri
5) Chetan Bhagat
Answer- 3) Ruskin Bond
Explanation:
Renowned Indian British author Ruskin Bond authored a new book titled “It’s a Wonderful Life”
• His first novel was ‘The Room On the Roof’.
• His first children’s book, ‘Angry River’
15. Who authored the book, “The Startup Wife”?
1) Monica Ali
2) Tahmima Anam
3) Shobhaa De
4) Anita Desai
5) Anuja Chauhan
Answer- 2) Tahmima Anam
Explanation:
A novel, titled ‘The Startup Wife’ authored by award-winning author Tahmima Anam. The book is
about the dynamics of a modern day marriage in a highly competition driven world.
16. Who authored the book, “Anomalies in Law and Justice”?
1) R V Raveendran
2) M N Venkatachaliah
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3) N V Ramana
4) B N Srikrishna
5) Tushar Mehta
Answer- 1) R V Raveendran
Explanation:
Chief Justice of India(CJI) Justice N V Ramana released a book titled “Anomalies in Law and Justice”
written by the former Supreme Court Judge R V Raveendran.
17. Who authored the book, “Growing Up Biden”?
1) Kamala Harris
2) Valerie Biden Owen
3) Bernie Sanders
4) Ashley Biden
5) Hunter Biden
Answer- 2) Valerie Biden Owen
Explanation:
A new book titled “Growing Up Biden”, a memoir to be written by Valerie Biden Owen, who is the sister
of Joe Biden, President of the United States of America(USA) will be released in April, 2022.
OBITUARY
1. Eminent Author Eric Carle passed away in May 2021. Name the famous picture book authored
by him.
1) Where the Wild Things Are
2) The Very Hungry Caterpillar
3) Goodnight Moon
4) The Tale of Peter Rabbit
5) The Snowy Day
Answer- 2) The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Explanation:
Eminent Author, German-American designer & Illustrator, Eric Carle passed away at the age of 91 in
Northampton, Massachusetts, United States (U.S.). He was well known for his picture book, ‘The Very
Hungry Caterpillar’.
2. Former World Record holding Sprinter Lee Evans passed away in June 2021. Which country
did he represent in his Gold medal winning Olympics run?
1) Australia
2) Germany
3) USA
4) England
5) Canada
Answer- 3) USA
Explanation:
American Sprinter & Olympian Lee Evans passed away at the age of 74. He won two gold medals in the
1968 Mexico Summer Olympics, setting world records in the 400 meters and the 4 × 400 meters’ relay.
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i.He achieved his first world record in 1966, as a member of the USA national team which broke the 4 ×
400 m relay record at Los Angeles.
3. In June 2021, Padma Vibhushan awardee Anerood Jugnauth passed away. Previously, he
served as the Prime Minister of Which country?
1) Israel
2) Mauritius
3) Bangladesh
4) Seychelles
5) Maldives
Answer- 2) Mauritius
Explanation:
The Former President and Prime Minister of Mauritius, Padma Vibhushan awardee Anerood Jugnauth
passed away.
i.Anerood Jugnauth was honoured with Padma Vibhusan in 2020 by the Government of India
4. In June 2021, India’s eminent writer, Padma Shri Dr Lakshmi Nandan Bora passed away. He
was a famous writer in which language?
1) Kanada
2) Bengali
3) Assamese
4) Telugu
5) Marathi
Answer- 3) Assamese
Explanation:
Eminent Assamese Litterateur, Padma Shri Dr Lakshmi Nandan Bora passed away at the age of 91 in
Guwahati, Assam.
• He won the 1988 Sahitya Akademi Award for his novel Patal Bhairavi
• He was honoured with Padma Shri in 2015 for Literature and Education
5. In June 2021, Padma Shri awardee Munirathna Anandakrishnan passed away. In which field he
received Padma Shri?
1) Science & Engineering
2) Arts
3) Spirituality
4) Medicine
5) Literature & Education
Answer- 5) Literature & Education
Explanation:
Eminent Educationist Munirathna Anandakrishnan, former Vice Chancellor of Anna University passed
away at the age of 93 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
i.He was honoured with the Padma Shri in 2002 for Literature and Education.
ii.He received the National Order of Scientific Merit(Brazil)
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6. Ngangom Dingko Singh, Asian Games Gold medalist passed away in June 2021. In which sport
did he represent India?
1) Shooting
2) Football
3) Hockey
4) Boxing
5) Badminton
Answer- 4) Boxing
Explanation:
Former Asian Games gold medalist boxer Ngangom Dingko Singh from Manipur, passed away due to
cancer.
i.He was conferred the Arjuna Award in 1998 and Padma Shri in 2013.
7. In June 2021, National Award winning director Buddhadeb Dasgupta passed away. Which state
does he belong to?
1) West Bengal
2) Maharashtra
3) Gujarat
4) Assam
5) Uttar Pradesh
Answer- 1) West Bengal
Explanation:
National award-winning Bengali film director and poet, Buddhadeb Dasgupta passed away at 77 in
Kolkata, West Bengal.
8. Former Information Commissioner & Padma Shri awardee Radha Mohan passed away in June
2021. He was awarded Padma Shri for his contribution towards ___________.
1) Wildlife Conservation
2) Protection of Human Rights
3) Agriculture
4) Mountaineering
5) Indian Culture
Answer- 3) Agriculture
Explanation:
Padma Shri awardee environmentalist and Odisha’s former information commissioner Professor Radha
Mohan passed away on June 11, 2021.
i.Radha Mohan and his daughter Sabarmatee were conferred Padma Shri (2020) for their contribution
to agriculture.
9. In June 2021, Padma Shri awardee Ashok Panagariya passed away. He was awarded Padma
Shri for his contribution in ___________
1) Public Affairs
2) Art
3) Medicine
4) Sports
5) Trade & Industries
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Answer- 3) Medicine
Explanation:
Prominent neurologist and Padma Shri awardee Dr Ashok Panagariya passed away due to post-Covid
complications in Jaipur, Rajasthan.
i.He also won the UNESCO Award for his medical and social contributions.
ii.In 2014, he was awarded the Padma Shri by the government of India for his contribution to the field of
medicine.
10. In June 2021, Indian Olympian Surat Singh Mathur passed away. In which sport did he
represent India in the Olympic games?
1) Badminton
2) Hockey
3) Marathon
4) Weightlifting
5) Boxing
Answer- 3) Marathon
Explanation:
India’s Olympic Marathoner Surat Singh Mathur, the first athlete from Independent India to complete
the Olympic marathon race, at the 1952 Helsinki Games, passed away in Delhi.
11. Siddalingaiah, a noted ____________ poet passed away in June 2021.
1) Malayalam
2) Marathi
3) Bengali
4) Kannada
5) Telugu
Answer- 4) Kannada
Explanation:
Noted Kannada poet Siddalingaiah passed away on due to Covid-19 related ailments.He was Popularly
known as “Dalita Kavi”
12. In June 2021, National Award winning actor Vijay Kumar Basavarajaiah popularly known as
Sanchari Vijay passed away. Which state does he belong to?
1) Maharashtra
2) Karnataka
3) West Bengal
4) Assam
5) Bihar
Answer- 2) Karnataka
Explanation:
The National Award-winning Kannada film actor Vijay Kumar Basavarajaiah popularly known as
Sanchari Vijay has passed away after being declared as brain dead in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
He was awarded National Film Award for Best Actor in 2015
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13. What was the highest Gallantry award received by Brigadier Raghubir Singh who passed
away in June 2021?
1) Param Vir Chakra
2) Ashoka Chakra
3) Shaurya Chakra
4) Maha Vir Chakra
5) Param Vishisht Seva Medal
Answer- 4) Maha Vir Chakra
Explanation:
Mahavir Chakra awardee legendary veteran, Brigadier Raghubir Singh has passed away due to old
age illness.
14. In June 2021, Kenneth David Kaunda passed away. He was the 1st President of which
country?
1) Mozambique
2) Zambia
3) South Africa
4) Madagascar
5) Botswana
Answer- 2) Zambia
Explanation:
Zambia’s founding president and liberation hero, Kenneth David Kaunda passed away due to
pneumonia at a military hospital in Lusaka, Zambia.
15. In June 2021, Four time Asian Games Gold medalist Milkha Singh passed away. What is his
nickname?
1) The Wizard
2) The Lightning Kid
3) Prince of Calcutta
4) Flying Sikh
5) Payyoli Express
Answer- 4) Flying Sikh
Explanation:
Legendary Indian sprinter Padma Shri Milkha Singh, who is popularly known as ‘Flying Sikh’ in the
athletic field, passed away at the age of 91 in Chandigarh.
i.He represented India in the 1956 and 1964 Olympics and in the 1960 Olympic games held in Rome,
Italy and finished 4th at the 400m race.
ii.He has won four Gold medals for India in Asian games
16. Olympic Gold medal winning badminton player Markis Kido passed away in June 2021.
Which country did he represent in the Olympic games?
1) Taiwan
2) China
3) Indonesia
4) South Korea
5) Singapore
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Answer- 3) Indonesia
Explanation:
Indonesian badminton player Markis Kido, an Olympic doubles gold medallist, has passed away at the
age of 36 years due to a heart attack.
17. In June 2021, Guruprasad Mohapatra passed away. He was serving as ____________.
1) Deputy Chairman of NITI Aayog
2) Secretary of DPIIT
3) Chief Justice of Allahabad High Court
4) Deputy Chairman of 15th Planning Commission
5) Secretary of Department of Economic Affairs
Answer- 2) Secretary of DPIIT
Explanation:
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) secretary Guruprasad Mohapatra
passed away due to post-Covid-19 complications in New Delhi.
18. Nirmal Kaur, former captain of Indian Women __________ Team passed away in June 2021.
1) Cricket
2) Hockey
3) Volleyball
4) Football
5) Handball
Answer- 3) Volleyball
Explanation:
Former Indian women volleyball team captain Nirmal Kaur, who is the wife of sprint legend Milkha
Singh, passed away due to Covid-19 complications at Mohali, Punjab.
19. In June 2021, Pritzker Prize winning famous __________, Gottfried Böhm passed away.
1) Mathematician
2) Computer Scientist
3) Architect
4) Sculptor
5) Social Worker
Answer- 3) Architect
Explanation:
Gottfried Böhm, the Pritzker Prize-winning architect who was known for his strikingly sculptural
concrete buildings and as a leader of a generation of German architects, passed away at 101.
20. In June 2021, Benigno Aquino III passed away. He was the former President of which country?
1) Philippines
2) Indonesia
3) South Korea
4) Taiwan
5) Vietnam
Answer- 1) Philippines
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Explanation:
Former Philippine President Benigno Aquino III passed away after a prolonged illness in Manila,
Philippines.
21. In June 2021, Padma Shri awardee Parassala B Ponnammal passed away. She was honoured
with Padma Shri for her contribution towards __________________.
1) Literature
2) Bharatanatyam
3) Carnatic Music
4) Sculptor
5) Social Works
Answer- 3) Carnatic Music
Explanation:
Legendary Carnatic singer Parassala B Ponnammal passed away due to age-related ailments in
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
i.She was awarded the Padma Shri in 2017 for her contributions to Carnatic music.
22. In June 2021, Veteran Cinematographer & Director Sivasankaran Nair passed away. He
belongs to which state?
1) Punjab
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Gujarat
4) Karnataka
5) Kerala
Answer- 5) Kerala
Explanation:
Veteran Malayalam cinematographer and director Sivasankaran Nair, popularly known as Sivan
passed away after suffering a cardiac arrest in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
i.Sivan was known as Kerala’s first professional press photographer.
23. In June 2021, Mir Hazar Khan Khoso passed away. He previously served as the Prime Minister
of which country?
1) Israel
2) Afghanistan
3) Pakistan
4) Turkey
5) Singapore
Answer- 3) Pakistan
Explanation:
Pakistan’s former Prime Minister(PM) Mir Hazar Khan Khoso passed away due to a cardiac arrest on 6
June 2021 Quetta, Pakistan.
24. In June 2021, John McAfee, the founder of McAfee antivirus software passed away. When did
he launch McAfee Anti-virus software?
1) 2011
2) 1991
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3) 1987
4) 1979
5) 2001
Answer- 3) 1987
Explanation:
John McAfee (75 years old), the founder of McAfee antivirus software, was found dead in a prison
outside Barcelona, Spain after Spain’s National Court approved his extradition to the United States (US)
over multiple tax fraud charges.
• The anti-virus software company was started in 1987.
IMPORTANT DAYS
1. When is World Vape Day annually observed?
1) 31st May
2) 28th May
3) 27th May
4) 30th May
5) 29th May
Answer- 4) 30th May
Explanation:
World Vape Day 2021 is annually observed across the globe on 30th May and it falls on the day before
the WHO’s World No Tobacco Day (May 31) to raise awareness about the significant health, social, and
economic benefits of vaping and e-cigarettes/vapor products for people who smoke.
Vaping is the action or practice of inhaling vapour ‘nicotine’ produced by electronic devices.
2. What is the theme of 2021’s World Tobacco Day that is annually observed across the globe on
31st of May by the World Health Organisation?
1) Tobacco – A Threat to development
2) Tobacco and heart disease
3) Commit to Quit
4) Tobacco and lung health
5) Stop Illicit Trade of Tobacco Products
Answer- 3) Commit to Quit
Explanation:
World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) is observed every year around the world on 31st May to spread
awareness about the dangers of using tobacco. According to the World Health Organization(WHO),
tobacco kills more than 8 million people every year around the world.
i.Theme of WNTD 2021 is “Commit to Quit”
3. When is the Commonwealth Day annually observed in India?
1) 15th May
2) 29th May
3) 1st June
4) 24th May
5) 19th May
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Answer- 4) 24th May
Explanation:
Commonwealth Day is celebrated on the second Monday in the month of March every year. But
Commonwealth Day in India is commemorated every year on 24th May. This day is also known as
Empire Day commemorates the formation of the British Empire in India and other colonies of Britain.
i.Theme for 2021 Commonwealth Day is ‘Delivering a Common Future’.
4. When is the Global Day of Parents annually celebrated by the UN?
1) 2nd June
2) 31st May
3) 29th May
4) 1st June
5) 30th May
Answer- 4) 1st June
Explanation:
The United Nations(UN)’s Global Day of Parents is annually observed across the globe on 1st June to
honour and appreciate parenthood throughout the world.
5. Annually, World Milk Day is celebrated on ___________ by FAO to create awareness on the
importance of Milk. Indian Dairy production was increased in 1970’s by the White Revolution,
led by ____________ known as the “Father of White Revolution”.
1) 31st May; Verghese Kurien
2) 2nd June; M. S. Swaminathan
3) 31st May; Durgesh Patel
4) 1st June; Verghese Kurien
5) 1st June; Durgesh Patel
Answer- 4) 1st June; Verghese Kurien
Explanation:
World Milk Day is annually observed across the globe on June 1 by the Food and Agriculture
Organisation (FAO) to create awareness about milk and to highlight the importance of milk and dairy
products as a global food.
Indian government launched “Operation Flood” in 1970 to boost the Milk production in India, which
led to the White Revolution. Dr Verghese Kurien is known as the “Father of White Revolution”
6. When is World Blood Cancer Day annually observed to support people with Blood Cancer?
1) 27th May
2) 30th May
3) 28th May
4) 31st May
5) 1st June
Answer- 3) 28th May
Explanation:
World Blood Cancer Day is annually observed across the globe on 28th May to mark their support to
the people with Blood Cancer.
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7. When is Amnesty International Day annually celebrated across the globe?
1) 28th May
2) 30th May
3) 2nd June
4) 31st May
5) 1st June
Answer- 1) 28th May
Explanation:
Amnesty International Day is annually observed on 28th May to mark the establishment of Amnesty
International, an international non-governmental organization focused on human rights, based in
London, the United Kingdom(UK).
8. When is the International Sex Workers Day annually observed to create awareness on
trafficking and abuse faced by Sex Workers?
1) 1st June
2) 30th May
3) 2nd June
4) 31st May
5) 3rd June
Answer- 3) 2nd June
Explanation:
International Sex Workers Day is annually observed across the globe on 2nd June to ensure the
protection of rights of the Sex workers and to tackle the abuse and trafficking problems faced by the sex
workers.
9. When is World Bicycle Day annually observed by the United Nations?
1) 1st June
2) 31st May
3) 2nd June
4) 30th May
5) 3rd June
Answer- 5) 3rd June
Explanation:
United Nations(UN)’s World Bicycle Day is annually observed across the globe on 3rd June to create
awareness about the importance and benefits of riding bicycles.
10. When is the International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression annually observed
by the United Nations?
1) 30th May
2) 2nd June
3) 1st June
4) 3rd June
5) 4th June
Answer- 5) 4th June
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Explanation:
United Nations International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression is annually observed
across the globe on 4th June to highlight the UN’s commitment to protect the rights of children. The day
acknowledges the sufferings of the children who are the victims of physical, mental and emotional
abuse.
11. When was the 1st International Day for the Fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated
(IUU) Fishing observed by the United Nations?
1) 5th June 2020
2) 3rd June 2018
3) 4th June 2020
4) 3rd June 2020
5) 5th June 2018
Answer- 5) 5th June 2018
Explanation:
The United Nations(UN)’s International Day for the Fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated
(IUU) Fishing is annually observed across the globe on 5th June to promote sustainability to ensure the
sustainability of fisheries are being seriously compromised by illegal, unreported and unregulated
fishing activities.
i.The 1st International Day for the Fight against IUU Fishing was observed on 5th June 2018.
12. When was the World Day Against Speciesism annually observed?
1) 3rd June
2) 1st June
3) 5th June
4) 4th June
5) 2nd June
Answer- 3) 5th June
Explanation:
The World Day Against Speciesism is annually observed across the globe on June 5th to create
awareness among people that speciesism has no place in a civilized society.
13. Identify the points that are correctly related with World Environment Day:
A) World Environment Day is annually observed by the UN, on June 5th coinciding with the 1st
day of Stockholm Conference
B) India is the host of 2021 World Environment Day,
C) On 2021’s World Environment Day, Ministry of Petroleum organised an event under the theme
“Promotion of biofuels for better environment”
1) Only A & B
2) Only B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A
5) Only A & C
Answer- 5) Only A & C
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Explanation:
United Nations(UN)’s World Environment Day is annually observed across the globe on 5th June to
promote and encourage the involvement of the government, businesses, celebrities and citizens to focus
on environmental issues.
i.June 5th coincides with the first day of the Stockholm Conference.
ii.Pakistan is the host of 2021 World Environment Day; they host the day with the theme “Ecosystem
restoration”.
iii.The Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas and the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
has jointly organised an event on World Environment Day under the theme “Promotion of biofuels for
better environment”.
14. To promote multilingualism, the United Nations annually celebrates Russian Language Day
on __________ marking the birth anniversary of _____________.
1) 7th June; Lev Tolstoy
2) 5th June; Lev Tolstoy
3) 6th June; Alexander Pushkin
4) 5th June; Alexander Pushkin
5) 6th June; Lev Tolstoy
Answer- 3) 6th June; Alexander Pushkin
Explanation:
The United Nations(UN)’s Russian Language Day is annually observed across the globe on 6th June to
create awareness about the history, culture and development of the Russian language.
i.June 6th marks the birth anniversary of the great Russian poet Alexander Pushkin, the father of
modern Russian literature
15. When is World Pest Awareness Day annually observed?
1) 5th June
2) 2nd June
3) 7th June
4) 6th June
5) 3rd June
Answer- 4) 6th June
Explanation:
World Pest Day is annually observed across the globe on 6th June to recognise the role of professional
pest control towards protecting health, home and businesses. World Pest Day is also known as World
Pest Awareness Day.
16. What is the theme of 2021’s World Food Safety Day that is annually observed 7th June?
1) Our Actions Are Our Future, Ending World Hunger by 2030 is Possible
2) Safe food today for a healthy tomorrow
3) Harvesting nature's diversity
4) Food prices - from crisis to stability
5) Grow, Nourish, Sustain. Together
Answer- 2) Safe food today for a healthy tomorrow
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Explanation:
The United Nations(UN)’s World Food Safety Day is annually observed across the globe on 7th June to
create awareness about the methods to prevent and detect foodborne risks, and to ensure food security,
human health, economic prosperity, agriculture, market access, tourism and sustainable development.
The theme of the World Food Safety Day 2021 is “Safe food today for a healthy tomorrow”.
The slogan of the World Food Safety Day 2021 is “Food safety is everyone’s business”.
17. Identify the points that are correctly related to BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-
Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) Day:
A) BIMSTEC day is annually observed on 6th June since its founding in 1997
B) Sri Lanka currently holding the Chairship of BIMSTEC
C) BIMSTEC Members are Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka
1) Only A & B
2) All A, B & C
3) Only B & C
4) Only C
5) Only A & C
Answer- 1) Only A & B
Explanation:
6th June 2021 marked the observance of the 24th BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-
Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) Day by the BIMSTEC member countries which
consist of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar and Thailand.
i.Sri Lanka is holding the current BIMSTEC chair.
ii.It was Established on 6 June 1997 through the Bangkok Declaration.
18. What is the theme of 2021’s World Oceans Day that is annually celebrated by the United
Nations on 8th June?
1) Clean our Ocean!
2) Our Oceans, Our Future
3) Gender and the Ocean
4) The Ocean: Life and Livelihoods
5) Innovation for a Sustainable Ocean
Answer- 4) The Ocean: Life and Livelihoods
Explanation:
The United Nations(UN)’s World Oceans Day is annually observed across the globe on 8th June to
focus on the major role of the oceans in everyday life.
Theme - “The Ocean: Life and Livelihoods”
19. When is the World Brain Tumour Day annually observed to create awareness on Brain
Tumors?
1) 7th June
2) 5th June
3) 8th June
4) 9th June
5) 6th June
Answer- 3) 8th June
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Explanation:
The World Brain Tumour Day has been annually observed across the globe on 8th June since 2000 to
create awareness among the general public about brain tumors. The day also aims to pay respect to
patients with brain tumors and their families.
i.Grey Ribbon is used to promote brain cancer awareness
20. When is the World Accreditation Day annually observed across the globe?
1) 10th June
2) 6th June
3) 9th June
4) 7th June
5) 8th June
Answer- 3) 9th June
Explanation:
World Accreditation Day(WAD) is annually observed across the globe on 9th June by the International
Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation(ILAC) and the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) to
promote the value of accreditation.
Theme - “Accreditation: Supporting the Implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)”
21. When is the International Level Crossing Awareness Day annually observed?
1) 11th June
2) 9th June
3) 8th June
4) 12th June
5) 10th June
Answer- 5) 10th June
Explanation:
The International Level Crossing Awareness Day (ILCAD) across the globe on 10th June to create
awareness on the importance of level crossing safety.
The theme of ILCAD 2021 is “Distraction” with the motto, “Distraction kills!”.
22. What is the theme of 2021’s World Day Against Child Labour that is annually observed by the
UN on 12th June?
1) Protect children from child labour, now more than ever
2) Children shouldn't work in fields, but on dreams
3) Generation Safe & Healthy
4) Act Now: End Child Labour
5) In conflicts and disasters, protect children from child labour
Answer- 4) Act Now: End Child Labour
Explanation:
UN’s World Day Against Child Labour is annually observed across the globe on 12th June to highlight
the focus on the global extent of child labour and the action and efforts required to eliminate Child
Labour.
i.UN declared 2021 as the International Year for the Elimination of Child Labour.
ii.Theme “Act now: end child labour“
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23. When is the International Albinism Awareness Day annually observed by the United Nations?
1) 15th June
2) 11th June
3) 14th June
4) 12th June
5) 13th June
Answer- 5) 13th June
Explanation:
The United Nations International Albinism Awareness Day(IAAD) is annually observed across the globe
on 13th June to create awareness about Albinism and the human rights of the people with albinism.
• Theme of 2021 - “Strength Beyond All Odds”
24. __________ is annually observed as the World Blood Donor Day, which was hosted by _______ in
2021.
1) 15th June; India
2) 12th June; Italy
3) 15th June; Italy
4) 12th June; India
5) 15th June; Japan
Answer- 3) 15th June; Italy
Explanation:
World Blood Donor Day is annually observed across the globe on 15th June to create awareness about
the need for safe blood and blood products for transfusion and of the critical contribution voluntary
i.The World Blood Donor Day 2021 is hosted by Italy
ii.Slogan - “Give blood and keep the world beating”.
25. When is the Global Wind Day annually observed across the globe?
1) 17th June
2) 14th June
3) 15th June
4) 13th June
5) 16th June
Answer- 3) 15th June
Explanation:
Global Wind Day is annually observed across the globe on 15th June to create awareness on the
importance of Wind Energy and its contribution to the energy system.
Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) is headquartered at Brussels, Belgium
26. What is the theme of 2021’s World Elder Abuse Awareness Day that is annually observed by
the United Nations on 15th June?
1) Legal, Social and Economic Services for Elderly
2) Access to Justice
3) Understand and End Financial Abuse of Older People
4) Moving from Awareness to Action
5) Lifting Up Voices
Answer- 2) Access to Justice
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Explanation:
The United Nations World Elder Abuse Awareness Day(WEAAD) is annually observed across the globe
on 15th June to create awareness about physical, mental, sexual, financial and social abuse faced by the
elders.
Theme of 2021 is “Access to Justice”
27. Annually, 15th June is observed as ________ Dengue Day, while in India __________ is annually
observed as the National Dengue Day
1) Global; 16th May
2) ASEAN; 8th March
3) G20; 8th March
4) ASEAN; 16th May
5) G20; 16th May
Answer- 4) ASEAN; 16th May
Explanation:
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) annually celebrates the ASEAN Dengue Day on
15th June to create awareness on dengue prevention and control at the regional and National level.
i.Theme - “ASEAN Unite Against Dengue Amidst the Pandemic”
ii.Annually India observes the National Dengue Day on 16th May
iii.Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral infection, transmitted by Aedes Mosquitoes
28. When is the International Day of Family Remittances annually observed by the United
Nations?
1) 15th June
2) 12th June
3) 16th June
4) 14th June
5) 13th June
Answer- 3) 16th June
Explanation:
The United Nations(UN)’s International Day of Family Remittances(IDFR) is annually observed across
the globe on 16th June to recognise more than 200 million migrant workers across the globe who
provide financial support to around 800 million family members.
29. When is the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought annually observed by the
United Nations?
1) 16th June
2) 18th June
3) 14th June
4) 15th June
5) 17th June
Answer- 5) 17th June
Explanation:
The United Nations World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is annually observed across
the globe on 17th June to create and raise awareness regarding prevention of desertification of the soil
in arid, semi-arid, and dry sub-humid areas caused due to climate change and human activities.
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Theme for 2021 - “Restoration.Land.Recovery: We build back better with healthy land”
30. When is the Sustainable Gastronomy Day annually observed by the United Nations?
1) 15th June
2) 16th June
3) 18th June
4) 19th June
5) 17th June
Answer- 3) 18th June
Explanation:
The United Nations(UN)’s Sustainable Gastronomy Day is annually observed across the globe on 18th
June to acknowledge gastronomy as a cultural expression related to the natural and cultural diversity of
the world.
31. Annually, _____________ is observed across the globe as Autistic Pride Day, to create awareness
of Autism, a condition of ________ disorder.
1) 16th June; Skin
2) 18th June; Brain
3) 17th June; Liver
4) 17th June; Brain
5) 18th June; Liver
Answer- 2) 18th June; Brain
Explanation:
The Autistic Pride Day is annually observed across the globe on 18th June to create awareness about
Autism and to provide space for people with autism to celebrate their neurodiversity and difference.
i.“Rainbow infinity” is the symbol of Autistic Pride Day
ii.Autism is a complex brain developmental condition that involves persistent challenges in social
interaction
32. World Crocodile Day is annually observed on _______ to create awareness on the endangered
species, which are of ________ different known Species in the world
1) 17th June; 24
2) 18th June; 12
3) 17th June; 12
4) 18th June; 24
5) 16th June; 12
Answer- 1) 17th June; 24
Explanation:
World Crocodile Day is annually observed across the globe on 17th June to create awareness about
the difficulties faced by the endangered crocodiles and alligators around the world.
i.There are 24 different Species of Crocodile in the world.
33. When is the International Picnic Day annually celebrated?
1) 15th June
2) 16th June
3) 18th June
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4) 19th June
5) 17th June
Answer- 3) 18th June
Explanation:
International Picnic Day is annually celebrated across the globe on 18th June. The objective of the day
is to encourage people to spend quality time with family and to go outdoors.
34. Annually, ____________ is celebrated as the National Reading Day in India, marking the death
anniversary of ______________.
1) 21st June; Khushwant Singh
2) 19th June; Khushwant Singh
3) 21st June; P.N.Panicker
4) 20th June; Khushwant Singh
5) 19th June; P.N.Panicker
Answer- 5) 19th June; P.N.Panicker
Explanation:
The National Reading Day is annually observed across India on 19th June to encourage reading among
the students across India. The day also marks the death anniversary of P.N.Panicker, who was known
as “Kerala’s Father of Library Movement”.
35. When is the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict annually
observed by the United Nations?
1) 18th June
2) 19th June
3) 17th June
4) 20th June
5) 21th June
Answer- 2) 19th June
Explanation:
The UN International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict is annually observed
across the globe on 19th June to create awareness about the needs to end the conflict-related sexual
violence, to honour the victims and survivors of sexual violence around the world.
36. Annually 19th June is observed as World Sickle Cells Day to create awareness on Sickle Cell
Disorder (SCD). What is SCD?
1) Cancerous cell
2) Red Blood cell disorder
3) Unorganised movement of Neural Stem cells
4) Depleting Bone Marrow cells
5) Disorder in Skin cells
Answer- 2) Red Blood cell disorder
Explanation:
World Sickle Cell Day also known as World Sickle Cells Awareness Day is annually observed across
the globe on 19th June to raise awareness about sickle cell disorders, the most frequent genetic disease
across the globe.
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SCD is a group of inherited red blood cell disorders. The people with SCD have sticky red blood cells
which look like a C-shaped farm tool called a “sickle”.
37. What is the theme of 2021’s World Refugee Day that is annually observed by the United
Nations on 20th June?
1) Embracing Refugees to Celebrate our Common Humanity
2) Now More Than Ever, We Need to Stand with Refugees
3) Together we heal, learn and shine
4) Every action counts
5) Refugees: Ordinary People Forced to Flee
Answer- 3) Together we heal, learn and shine
Explanation:
The United Nations World Refugee Day is annually observed across the globe on 20th June to support
and protect the refugees across the globe and focus on the inclusion of refugees in Healthcare, education
and sports.
• Theme - “Together we heal, learn and shine”
38. Annually, 21st June is observed by the UN as ‘International Day of the Celebration of the
Solstice’ marking the arrival of Summer Solstice. What happens during the Summer Solstice?
1) The Sun, Moon & Earth are in Straight Line
2) The Sun comes directly over the Tropic of Capricorn
3) The Sun comes directly over the Equator
4) The Sun comes directly over the Tropic of Cancer
5) The Sun, Moon & Earth are in Perpendicular directions
Answer- 4) The Sun comes directly over the Tropic of Cancer
Explanation:
The United Nations(UN)’s International Day of the Celebration of the Solstice is annually observed
across the globe on 21st June to create awareness about solstices and equinoxes and to highlight their
significance in various religions and ethnic cultures. June 21 is also known as “Summer Solstice”.
i.Summer Solstice is the longest day in the Northern hemisphere, where the Sun comes directly over
the Tropic of Cancer.
39. What is the theme of 2021’s World Hydrography Day that is annually observed across the
globe on 21st June?
1) One Hundred Years of International Cooperation In Hydrography
2) Hydrography – Enabling Autonomous Technologies
3) Diamond jubilee of Global Hydrographic Observations
4) Bathymetry - The foundation for sustainable seas, oceans and waterways
5) Hydrographic information driving marine knowledge
Answer- 1) One Hundred Years of International Cooperation In Hydrography
Explanation:
World Hydrography Day is annually observed across the globe on 21st June to highlight the
importance of hydrography and its relevance.
i.Theme - “One Hundred Years of International Cooperation In Hydrography”
ii.June 21 marks the founding date of the International Hydrographic Organization in 1921
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40. When is World Music Day annually observed across the globe?
1) 22nd June
2) 20th June
3) 19th June
4) 21st June
5) 18th June
Answer- 4) 21st June
Explanation:
The World Music Day, also known as Fête de la Musique in French, is annually observed across the
globe on 21st June to honour the musicians and singers across the globe.
41. What are the points that are correct with respect to the International Day of Yoga (IYD)?
A) IYD is annually observed by the UN on 21st June since 2015
B) 2021’s IYD was celebrated under the theme - “Youth Engagement for Global Action”
C) PM Modi launched the ‘M-Yoga’ app in collaboration with the World Health Organization
(WHO)
1) Only B & C
2) Only A
3) Only A & B
4) Only C
5) Only A & C
Answer- 5) Only A & C
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN) International Day of Yoga (IDY) is annually celebrated on June 21 all over
the world. The day aims to raise awareness and promote the benefits of practicing yoga.
i.The theme of IDY 2021 is ‘Yoga for well-being’
ii.The 1st IDY was celebrated on 21st June 2015.
iii.PM Modi launched the ‘M-Yoga’ app in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO),
under India’s motto of ‘One World, One Health’.
42. When is the International Widows’ Day annually observed by the United Nations?
1) 21st June
2) 23rd June
3) 20th June
4) 22nd June
5) 24th June
Answer- 2) 23rd June
Explanation:
United Nations(UN) International Widows’ Day is annually observed across the globe on 23rd June to
create awareness about the experiences of the widows and to provide the support they need.
43. International Olympic Day is annually celebrated on ________ to promote global sporting
events, since its inaugural celebration in __________.
1) 22nd June; 1945
2) 23rd June; 1945
3) 22nd June; 1951
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4) 23rd June; 1948
5) 23rd June; 1951
Answer- 4) 23rd June; 1948
Explanation:
The International Olympic Day is annually observed across the globe on 23rd June to promote the
Olympic movement. The day commemorates the creation of the International Olympic Committee (IOC)
on 23rd June 1894 in Paris, France.
i.The first Olympic Day was celebrated on 23 June 1948
44. What is the theme of 2021’s United Nations Public Service Day that is annually celebrated
across the globe on 23rd June?
1) Leaving No One Behind
2) Action Today, Impact Tomorrow
3) Innovating the Future Public Service
4) Achieving SDG through effective Delivery of Services
5) Transforming governance to realize SDG
Answer- 3) Innovating the Future Public Service
Explanation:
The United Nations Public Service Day is annually observed across the globe on 23rd June to recognise
the contribution of the people associated with the public service and to encourage the youngsters to
take up a career in the public sector.
i.Theme - “Innovating the Future Public Service: New Government Models for a New Era to Reach the
SDGs”
45. When is the United Nations Day of the Seafarer annually observed?
1) 21st June
2) 24th June
3) 23rd June
4) 22nd June
5) 25th June
Answer- 5) 25th June
Explanation:
The United Nations Day of the Seafarer is annually observed across the globe on 25th June to recognise
the contribution of the seafarers towards the global trade and economy.
About International Maritime Organisation(IMO):
Headquarters – London, United Kingdom
Established - 1948
46. Annually World Vitiligo Day is observed across the globe on 25th June to create awareness
about the rare Vitiligo disease. Which part of the body is affected by Vitiligo disease?
1) Skin
2) Brain
3) Central Nervous System
4) Lungs
5) Kidney
Answer- 1) Skin
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Explanation:
The World Vitiligo Day(WVD) also known as the Vitiligo Awareness Day is annually observed across
the globe on 25th June to create awareness about Vitiligo, a rare skin disease that affects around 1 to 2
% of the global population.
i.The day also marks the death anniversary of American singer Michael Jackson, “King of Pop”, who was
also diagnosed with vitiligo.
ii.The official theme of World Vitiligo Day 2021 is “Embracing Life with Vitiligo”
47. When is the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture annually observed by the
United Nation?
1) 23rd June
2) 25th June
3) 26th June
4) 24th June
5) 22nd June
Answer- 3) 26th June
Explanation:
The United Nations(UN)’s International Day in Support of Victims of Torture is annually observed
across the Globe on 26th June to create awareness about the sufferings of the victims of torture and to
support and honour the victims and survivors across the globe.
48. What is the theme of 2021’s International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking that
is annually observed by the UN on 26th June?
1) Health for Justice - Justice for Health
2) Listen First
3) Let's Develop Our Lives
4) Share Facts On Drugs, Save Lives
5) Better Knowledge for Better Care
Answer- 4) Share Facts On Drugs, Save Lives
Explanation:
The United Nations International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is annually
observed across the globe on 26th June to create awareness about the major problem that illicit drugs
represent to society.
• Theme of the 2021 - “Share Facts On Drugs, Save Lives”
49. When is the World Humanist Day annually observed across the globe?
1) 21st June
2) 23rd June
3) 25th June
4) 24th June
5) 22nd June
Answer- 1) 21st June
Explanation:
The World Humanist Day is annually observed across the globe on 21st June to create awareness
about the ways to spread information and combat misinformation about the positive aspects of
Humanism, a means to affect the change in the world.
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50. What is the theme of 2021’s MSME day that is annually observed by the UN on 27th June?
1) COVID-19: The Great Lockdown and its impact on Small Business
2) COVID-19: Great Lockdown; Greater Revival
3) MSME Day 2021: The Youth Dimension
4) MSME 2021: Big Money For Small Business
5) MSME 2021: Key to an inclusive and sustainable recovery
Answer- 5) MSME 2021: Key to an inclusive and sustainable recovery
Explanation:
The United Nations Micro-Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day (MSME Day) is annually observed
across the globe on 27th June to create awareness about the contributions of the MSME sector towards
sustainable development and the global economy.
• Theme for 2021 - “MSME 2021: Key to an inclusive and sustainable recovery”
51. What is the Theme of 2021’s World Allergy Week that is annually observed across the globe
from 13th to 19th June?
1) Anaphylaxis: Be Aware. Be prepared. Save lives
2) The Global Problem of Food Allergy
3) Allergy care does not stop with COVID-19
4) The Agony of Hives: What to do when welts and swelling do not go away
5) Atopic Dermatitis/Eczema: An Itch that Rashes
Answer- 1) Anaphylaxis: Be Aware. Be prepared. Save lives
Explanation:
The World Allergy Week 2021 is observed across the globe from 13th to 19th June 2021 to create
awareness about the allergic disease and related disorders.
i.Theme - “Anaphylaxis: Be Aware. Be prepared. Save lives”.
ii.The topic of 2021 World Allergy Week is Anaphylaxis.
52. When is the National Insurance Awareness Day annually observed in India?
1) 28th June
2) 27th June
3) 25th June
4) 26th June
5) 29th June
Answer- 1) 28th June
Explanation:
National Insurance Awareness Day is annually observed on 28th June to create awareness about the
importance of insurance and to encourage people to review their insurance policies.
53. When is the International Day of the Tropics annually observed by the United Nations?
1) 26th June
2) 28th June
3) 25th June
4) 27th June
5) 29th June
Answer- 5) 29th June
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Explanation:
The United Nations(UN)’s International Day of the Tropics is annually observed across the globe on
29th June to celebrate the diversity of the tropical region and to highlight the challenges and
opportunities faced by the nations of the tropic.
54. Identify the points that are correctly related to the National Statistics Day:
A) It is annually celebrated on 30th June marking the Birth Anniversary of ‘Srinivasa Ramanujan’
the “Father of Indian Statistics”
B) Theme of 2021 - “SDG-2: End Hunger, Achieve Food Security and Improved Nutrition and
Promote Sustainable Agriculture”
C) Prof. Heleno Bolfarine was honoured with the 2021 ISI Mahalanobis International Award
1) All A, B & C
2) Only B & C
3) Only A
4) Only A & B
5) Only C
Answer- 2) Only B & C
Explanation:
The National Statistics Day is annually observed on 29th June to popularise the use of Statistics in
everyday life and sensitise the public as to how Statistics helps in shaping and framing policies.
i.The day also commemorates the birth anniversary of Padma Vibhushan Prof Prasanta Chandra
Mahalanobis (P C Mahalanobis) who was referred to as the “Father of Indian Statistics”.
ii.Theme of 2021 - “Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)-2: End Hunger, Achieve Food Security and
Improved Nutrition and Promote Sustainable Agriculture”.
iii.Prof. Heleno Bolfarine was honoured with the 2021 ISI Mahalanobis International Award during the
63rd ISI World Statistics Congress
ENVIRONMENT
1. Where did researchers discover a new species of Spider Cricket called “Jayanti”?
1) Kurra Caves, Chhattisgarh
2) Belum Caves, Andhra Pradesh
3) Udayagiri Caves, Odisha
4) Mahavatar Babaji Cave, Uttarakhand
5) Barabar Hill Caves, Bihar
Answer- 1) Kurra Caves, Chhattisgarh
Explanation:
A Team of zoologists headed by Dr Ranjana Jaiswara of the Zoology Department of Panjab University
have discovered a new species of Spider Cricket called “Jayanti” in the Kurra caves of Chhattisgarh.
2. Where did researchers discover a new species of Gecko, named “Cyrtodactylus bengkhuaiai”?
1) Kerala
2) Goa
3) Maharashtra
4) Mizoram
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5) Tamil Nadu
Answer- 4) Mizoram
Explanation:
Cyrtodactylus bengkhuaiai, a new species of bent toed gecko, was discovered from Meghalaya and
Mizoram.The new species was named after the Mizoram Chieftain Bengkhuaia who fought against the
british forces in India.
3. Which organisation released the report “Glaciers of the Himalayas: Climate Change, Black
Carbon, and Regional Resilience”, that highlights the melting of Himalayan Glaciers?
1) World Bank
2) World Economic Forum
3) United Nations Environment Programme
4) UNESCO
5) United Nations Development Programme
Answer- 1) World Bank
Explanation:
The World Bank Study “Glaciers of the Himalayas: Climate Change, Black Carbon, and Regional
Resilience”, informs that the black carbon deposits generated by human activities from inside and
outside South Asia have accelerated the glaciers and snow melt in the Himalayan range.
4. Which state government declared the 422 sq. km contiguous forest patch in Raimona region as
Raimona National Park?
1) Odisha
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Assam
4) Jharkhand
5) Uttar Pradesh
Answer- 3) Assam
Explanation:
On 5th June 2021, the World Environment Day, Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma has
declared Raimona region in Kokrajhar district as Assam’s 6th National Park (NP). The Raimona NP is a
422 sq. km contiguous forest patch within the Bodoland Territorial Region.
5. Where was the new species of Coffee plant, “Argostemma quarantena” discovered?
1) Wagamon hills, Kerala
2) Ajodhya Hills, West Bengal
3) Diphu Hills, Assam
4) Anantagiri Hills, Telangana
5) Parvati Hill, Maharashtra
Answer- 1) Wagamon hills, Kerala
Explanation:
Researchers from Kerala’s Bishop Abraham Memorial College had discovered a new species of Coffee
plant in Wagamon hills, a famous tourist destination of Kerala. The species belonging to the Rubiaceae
(flowering plant) family was named as “Argostemma quarantena”, to commemorate the lives lost in
COVID-19.
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6. In June 2021, Dehing Patkai wildlife sanctuary was converted into a National Park. Where is
the National Park located?
1) Odisha
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Mizoram
4) West Bengal
5) Assam
Answer- 5) Assam
Explanation:
The Assam government notified the 111.942 sq km Dehing Patkai wildlife sanctuary (WLS) as its 7th
National Park(NP). The WLS is a part of the larger Dehing Patkai Elephant Reserve. Dehing Patkai WLS,
also known as the “Amazon of the East”
i.Rare endangered “White Winged Wood Duck” are found in high concentration.
7. Where was the new species of tree “Pyrostria Laljii” discovered in India for the 1st time?
1) Andaman Island
2) West Bengal
3) Minicoy Island
4) Kerala
5) Goa
Answer- 1) Andaman Island
Explanation:
A 15-meter-tall tree, Pyrostria laljii, a ‘Critically Endangered’ species that belongs to the genus of the
coffee family, was recently discovered from the Andaman Islands by a team of researchers from India
and the Philippines.
i.It is the 1st record of the genus Pyrostria in India
8. Where did researchers discover India’s 1st taxonomically described marine tardigrade called
‘Stygarctus Keralensis’?
1) Andaman & Nicobar
2) Goa
3) Nagaland
4) Kerala
5) Manipur
Answer- 4) Kerala
Explanation:
Researchers have discovered a new Tardigrade species and named it as Stygarctus Keralensis after
Kerala since it was discovered from Vadakara in north Kerala.They are the eighth species named under
genus Stygarctus.
i.They are the 1st taxonomically described marine tardigrade from Indian waters.
9. Where did researchers discover a new species of Grass called “Lophopogon prasannae”?
1) Lakshadweep
2) Goa
3) Sikkim
4) Manipur
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5) Andhra Pradesh
Answer- 5) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
Dr Kothareddy Prasad, research scientist of Andhra Pradesh Biodiversity Board has discovered a new
grass species named Lophopogon prasannae in the Nigidi forest of Anantapur district of Andhra
Pradesh(AP).
10. Where was the World’s 1st Genetically Modified Rubber sapling planted?
1) Kerala
2) Assam
3) Karnataka
4) Maharashtra
5) West Bengal
Answer- 2) Assam
Explanation:
World’s first genetically modified (GM) rubber sapling was planted at the Rubber board’s Sarutari
research farm on the outskirts of Guwahati, Assam. It is developed by the Kerala-based Rubber
Research Institute of India (RRII)
11. A Research Team from the Zoological Survey of India discovered a new species called
“Euphlyctis Kerala” near Thattekad Bird Sanctuary, Kerala. What is Euphlyctis Kerala?
1) Monkey
2) Coffee plant
3) Frog
4) Ginger
5) Snake
Answer- 3) Frog
Explanation:
A team of researchers from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), Bengaluru, and National Institute of
Science Education and Research (NISER), Bhubaneswar discovered Euphlyctis Kerala, a new species of
skittering frog from the surroundings of the Thattekad Bird Sanctuary, Kothamangalam, Kerala
12. Where did researchers discover a New Plant Species called ‘Sida Keralensis’?
1) Mizoram
2) Arunachal Pradesh
3) Andaman & Nicobar
4) Lakshadweep
5) Kerala
Answer- 5) Kerala
Explanation:
A Group of Researchers from the Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute
(JNTBGRI), Palode, Kerala have identified and described a New Plant Species called ‘Sida Keralensis’
from the roadsides and wastelands of Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
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13. Where was the new Spider species called “Icius Tukarami” discovered?
1) Sikkim
2) Kerala
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Odisha
5) Maharashtra
Answer- 5) Maharashtra
Explanation:
Scientists have discovered two new species of spiders in Maharashtra and named one of them as “Icius
Tukarami”, after Tukaram Omble, the Mumbai Police Assistant Sub-Inspector who was killed during the
26/11 terror attacks in the city.
APP and WEB PORTAL
1. In May 2021, Common Services Centres (CSC) E-Governance India launched a unique agri
service portal. What are the services provided through the portal?
i. Market place for farm produces
ii. Soil Testing & Tele-consultation to farmer
iii. Loan to farmers
1) Only i
2) Only ii & iii
3) All i, ii & iii
4) Only i & iii
5) Only i & ii
Answer- 3) All i, ii & iii
Explanation:
The Common Services Centres (CSC) E-Governance India Ltd has unveiled a unique Agri Services Portal
that will act as a one-stop destination and marketplace for small farmers.
Services provided through the online portal:
• Renting and hiring of agriculture implements and machinery through the MOVR application hosted
on the portal
• Sale of farm produce
• Soil testing
• Loan and Insurance facility
• Tele-consultations with scientists of Krishi Vigyan Kendras of ICAR.
2. “Bal Swaraj”, a digital real-time tracking and monitoring platform was launched to protect
Children who lost their parents in COVID-19. Which organisation launched the portal?
1) National Human Rights Commission of India
2) Rashtriya Mahila Kosh
3) Central Adoption Resource Authority
4) National Institute of Public Cooperation and Child Development
5) National Commission for Protection of Child Rights
Answer- 5) National Commission for Protection of Child Rights
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Explanation:
In May 2021, The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), an organisation under
the Ministry of Women and Child Development, launched “Bal Swaraj”, an online tracking portal for
real-time tracking & monitoring of Children who lost both or either of their parents in COVID-19.
3. In June 2021, Indian government integrated e-GOPALA app with ________________ platform
and launched the Gopal Ratna Awards, the National Awards for ___________ Sector.
1) e-NAM; Agriculture
2) UMANG; Horticulture
3) e-NAM; Diary
4) UMANG; Diary
5) MyGov; Agriculture
Answer- 4) UMANG; Diary
Explanation:
Giriraj Singh, Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying announced the integration of e-
GOPALA app (Generation of wealth through Productive Livestock) with UMANG (Unified Mobile
Application for New-age Governance) platform during the virtual program organised as a part of the
World Milk Day (June 1 2021).
i.Union Minister also launched the Gopal Ratna Awards, the National Awards for the Cattle and Dairy
Sector
4. In May 2021, ‘National AI Portal' celebrated its 1st anniversary. Identify the web portal
address of ‘National AI Portal'.
1) aiindia.gov.in
2) nationalai.in
3) aiforindia.nic.in
4) indiaai.gov.in
5) ainational.nic.in
Answer- 4) indiaai.gov.in
Explanation:
‘National AI Portal'(https://indiaai.gov.in) celebrated its 1st anniversary. A report titled ‘One year of
INDIAai’ was released.
National AI Portal -A joint initiative by the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY), National e-Governance
Division (NeGD) and NASSCOM.
5. Which Ministry launched the Seniorcare Aging Growth Engine (SAGE) portal to cater the
urgent needs of elderly people?
1) Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
2) Ministry of Minority Affairs
3) Ministry of Law and Justice
4) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
5) Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Answer- 4) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Explanation:
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment Minister, Thaawarchand Gehlot virtually launched
Seniorcare Aging Growth Engine (SAGE) initiative & portal to help old aged people.
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i.SAGE Portal – This is the one stop access where elderly people can access all their essential needs.
6. The Income Tax Department launched a new e-filing portal with updated tax filing features.
The web portal is an initiative by which government organisation?
1) Directorate of Revenue Intelligence
2) Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs
3) Securities and Exchange Board of India
4) Central Board of Direct Taxes
5) All the Above
Answer- 4) Central Board of Direct Taxes
Explanation:
The Income Tax Department launched its new e-filing portal www.incometax.gov.in. The portal aims to
provide a convenient, modern, and seamless experience to taxpayers. The launch of the portal is an
initiative by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT).
About CBDT:
Chairperson – Pramod Chandra Mody
Headquarters – New Delhi
7. Which State/UT government launched the ‘e-Nirman’ web portal & mobile app to provide
Smart cards for Unorganised sector workers?
1) Punjab
2) Maharashtra
3) New Delhi
4) Chandigarh
5) Gujarat
Answer- 5) Gujarat
Explanation:
Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani launched ‘e-Nirman’ portal and its mobile App for Unorganised
Sector Workers.
i.The portal facilitates online registration & distribution of smart cards to the unorganised sector
workers for availing various welfare schemes.
8. Which Software company (in June’21) got free access to Indian Science Technology and
Engineering facilities Map (I-STEM) portal?
1) Ansys
2) COMSOL
3) ADINA
4) Synopsys
5) Siemens
Answer- 2) COMSOL
Explanation:
Indian Science Technology and Engineering facilities Map (I-STEM), the national portal for sharing R&D
facilities, and the COMSOL group have entered into partnership for Indian academic users to access the
COMSOL Multiphysics software suite using the I-STEM portal.
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9.Which state government launched the “DBT” mobile app that transfers government welfare
funds directly to beneficiaries Aadhaar linked bank accounts?
1) Gujarat
2) Assam
3) Karnataka
4) West Bengal
5) Rajasthan
Answer- 3) Karnataka
Explanation:
Karnataka Chief Minister(CM) B S Yediyurappa launched a DBT(Direct Benefit Transfer) mobile
application that will help transfer various government welfare scheme’s funds directly to beneficiaries
Aadhaar linked bank accounts.
10. Name the mobile app launched by Ministry of AYUSH dedicatedly for Yoga
1) Daily Yoga
2) Yoga for Young
3) Bharat Yoga
4) Yoga Universe
5) Namaste Yoga
Answer- 5) Namaste Yoga
Explanation:
The Ministry of AYUSH formally launched the “Namaste Yoga” mobile application, dedicated to Yoga.
11. Which organisation developed “Trusted Telecom Portal” that was launched as a part of its
National Security Directives on the Telecom sector under NSDTS?
1) National Informatics Centre
2) Centre for Development of Telematics
3) National Institute of Electronics & IT
4) Centre for Railway Information Systems
5) Indian Telephone Industries Limited
Answer- 2) Centre for Development of Telematics
Explanation:
The Central Government launched the “Trusted Telecom Portal” as a part of the national security
directive on the telecommunications sector under the National Security Directive on
Telecommunication Sector (NSDTS) to declare a list of trusted sources and products for installation in
the country’s telecom networks.
i.The portal was developed and implemented by C-DoT (Centre for Development of Telematics)
12. Which Ministry launched the “Adi Prashikshan” portal in partnership with UNDP?
1) Ministry of AYUSH
2) Ministry of Tribal Affairs
3) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
4) Ministry of Panchayati Raj
5) Ministry of Rural Development
Answer- 2) Ministry of Tribal Affairs
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Explanation:
Union Minister of Tribal Affairs, Arjun Munda launched “Adi Prashikshan” portal, a unique online portal
to provide quality training to Tribal population. The portal was jointly developed by the Ministry of
Tribal Affairs, Tribal Research Institute (TRI) – Odisha and the United Nations Development
Programme (UNDP).
13. Which state government launched 2 e-learning platforms - e-Pathshala and e-Mulyankan to
provide online courses during COVID-19 pandemic?
1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Odisha
3) Rajasthan
4) Bihar
5) Assam
Answer- 2) Odisha
Explanation:
Odisha State School Education Programme Authority (OSEPA)minister Samir Ranjan Sprint launched e-
learning platforms viz, e-Pathshala and e-Mulyankan to benefit students, teachers and district
education officers (DEOs) of Odisha under COVID-19.
14. What is the utility of the “Khedo Punjab” mobile app launched by the Punjab Government?
1) Covid-19 financial assistance to Sports person
2) Unified Sports player registration portal
3) Brief Sports training programme for School Students
4) Financial assistance to family of COVID-19 deceased Sports person
5) Interdistrict Sports Championship portal
Answer- 2) Unified Sports player registration portal
Explanation:
Government of Punjab launched the special mobile app “Khedo Punjab” to make the sports
department and all sportspersons of the state of Punjab available on the digital platform.
i.Through this digital platform the players can register themselves with their sport of interest and locate
the game wise coaching centres across the various regions of Punjab.
15. Name the Organisation that launched the Web portal “e-PGS”, a centralised platform for
Group Business operations
1) SBI Life Insurance
2) Life Insurance Corporation
3) Canara Bank
4) Reserve Bank of India
5) Securities & Exchange Board of India
Answer- 2) Life Insurance Corporation
Explanation:
Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) has launched a centralized web-enabled workflow-based IT platform
for its group business operations named ‘e-PGS’.
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About LIC:
Establishment - 1956
Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra
Chairman - M R Kumar
16. In June 2021, Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad launched the web portal ‘itat e-dwar’. The
web portal is used for e-filing in which organisation?
1) Supreme Court of India
2) Income Tax Appellate Tribunal
3) Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India
4) National Company Law Tribunal
5) National Human Rights Commission
Answer- 2) Income Tax Appellate Tribunal
Explanation:
Union Minister for Law & Justice Ravi Shankar Prasad formally launched the e-filing portal of Income
Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) – ‘itat e-dwar’ from New Delhi.
The portal developed by ITAT will enable parties to file their Appeals, Miscellaneous Applications,
documents, paper books etc electronically.
17. Identify the Ministry that launched a website for “Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (NMBA)
scheme”
1) Ministry of Rural Development
2) Ministry of Education
3) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
4) Ministry of MSME
5) Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Answer- 3) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Explanation:
On occasion of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (26th June), Union
Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment Thawar Chand Gehlot launched a website for the Nasha
Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (NMBA) scheme to root out the threat of drug abuse.
i.NMBA or ‘Drugs-Free India Campaign’ was launched on 15th August, 2020 across 272 districts most
vulnerable for drug usage.
18. Which Ministry launched the webportal “Enforcing Contracts Portal”?
1) Ministry of Law and Justice
2) Ministry of Corporate Affairs
3) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
4) Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
5) Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Answer- 1) Ministry of Law and Justice
Explanation:
On 28th June 2021, Barun Mitra, Secretary at Department of Justice launched the “Enforcing Contracts
Portal” that is aimed at improving the Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) in India. Department of Justice
under the Ministry of Law and Justice, is the nodal agency responsible for all policy reforms on
“Enforcing Contracts”
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Note – India was ranked 63rd in the World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business 2020 index
CURRENT STATIC BANKING
1. Who is the present (as of May’21) Chief Executive Officer of Indian Banks’ Association?
1) Biswamohan Mahapatra
2) Ajay Tyagi
3) Dinesh Kumar Khara
4) Anshula Kant
5) Sunil Mehta
Answer- 5) Sunil Mehta
Explanation:
Sunil Mehta is the present (as of May’21) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Indian Banks’ Association.
2. Inflation that evolves from the past events and continues to affect the current economic
conditions are known as ________________.
1) Cost-push inflation
2) Stagflation
3) Demand-pull inflation
4) Built-in inflation
5) Hyperinflation
Answer- 4) Built-in inflation
Explanation:
Built-in Inflation is that kind of inflation which evolves from the past events and continues to affect the
current economic conditions of a nation. Built-in Inflation that it may also be termed as Hangover
Inflation
3. When was the Indian Bank’s Association established?
1) 1955
2) 1935
3) 1946
4) 1976
5) 1991
Answer- 3) 1946
Explanation:
About Indian Banks’ Association(IBA):
Establishment – 1946
Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra
Chief Executive – Sunil Mehta
4. Who is the present (as of June’21) Chief Financial Officer & Managing Director of the World
Bank?
1) Arundhati Bhattacharya
2) Gita Gopinath
3) Christine Lagarde
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4) Anshula Kant
5) David Malpass
Answer- 4) Anshula Kant
Explanation:
Anshula Kant is the present (as of June’21) Chief Financial Officer & Managing Director of the World
Bank.
5. Who is the present (in May’21) Controller General of Accounts (CGA) to the government of
India?
1) T.V. Somanathan
2) Soma Roy Burman
3) Ajay Seth
4) Ajay Kumar
5) Amit Khare
Answer- 2) Soma Roy Burman
Explanation:
Soma Roy Burman is the present (in May’21) Controller General of Accounts (CGA) to the government of
India.
6. What does the acronym OTT stand for with respect to Media services?
1) Online TV Telecast
2) One Time Top-up
3) Open Tariff Telecast
4) Online TV Terminal
5) Over The Top
Answer- 5) Over The Top
Explanation:
OTT stands for Over-The-Top, is a media service offered directly to viewers through the Internet
without the use of traditional cable or satellite pay-TV service.
7. What does the acronym “IMPS” stand for?
1) International Payment System
2) Integrated Processing System
3) Institutional Payments & Settlements
4) Inter-bank Preferential System
5) Immediate Payment Service
Answer- 5) Immediate Payment Service
Explanation:
Immediate Payment Service (IMPS) is an instant payment inter-bank electronic funds transfer system in
India.
Maximum Transaction limit for IMPS is Rs 2 lakh/day and for bank to bank transactions above Rs. 2
lakhs, Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) is preferred.
8. Where is the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) located?
1) Gandhinagar, Gujarat
2) Nashik, Maharashtra
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3) Dispur, Assam
4) Bhubaneshwar, Odisha
5) Gurugram, Haryana
Answer- 1) Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Explanation:
International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) is located in the GIFT City, Gandhinagar,
Gujarat
9. IFSC code is a ________digit alpha-numeric code, where the _____ digit is kept ‘0’ for future use
1) 11; 7th
2) 15; 6th
3) 13; 5th
4) 15; 7th
5) 11; 5th
Answer- 5) 11; 5th
Explanation:
The IFSC & SWIFT codes of Syndicate Bank were changed after its merger with Canara Bank; the new
codes will come into effect from July 1, 2021.
RTGS and NEFT make use of IFSC in routing of transactions. The IFSC is an 11-digit alpha-numeric code,
with the 1st 4-digits identifying the bank, 5th numeric (kept 0) is reserved for future use, and the last
6-digits represent the bank branch.
10. Name the Microblogging platform that was launched as an Indian alternative for Twitter
1) Hike
2) Koo
3) Troop
4) JioChat
5) Namaste Bharat
Answer- 2) Koo
Explanation:
After indefinitely banning Twitter in June 2021, Nigerian government has authorised the microblogging
platform “Koo”.
11. How many alphanumeric digits are there in the International Securities Identification
Number (ISIN)?
1) 13
2) 12
3) 15
4) 11
5) 14
Answer- 2) 12
Explanation:
An International Securities Identification Number (ISIN) is a 12-digit alphanumeric code that uniquely
identifies securities issued by various organisations in different countries.
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12. Who was the 1st Woman Deputy Governor of RBI?
1) Nirmala Sitharaman
2) Devaki Jain
3) KJ Udeshi
4) Jayati Ghosh
5) Gita Gopinath
Answer- 3) KJ Udeshi
Explanation:
First woman deputy Governor of RBI was KJ Udeshi.
13. ___________ was the 1st Indian state to implement GST, while GST was implemented all over
India on _________________.
1) Uttar Pradesh; 1st July 2017
2) Gujarat; 1st July 2017
3) Assam; 1st July 2017
4) Gujarat; 1st April 2016
5) Assam; 1st April 2016
Answer- 3) Assam; 1st July 2017
Explanation:
GST, an indirect tax was implemented in India on 1 July 2017.
Assam was the 1st state to implement the GST.
14. Reserve Bank of India was established on the recommendation of which commission?
1) Raleigh Commission
2) Charles Wood Commission
3) Hilton Young Commission
4) Sargent Commission
5) Hunter Commission
Answer- 3) Hilton Young Commission
Explanation:
RBI was established on the recommendation of the Hilton Young Commission.
15. What is the Maximum Transaction Limit through IMPS service?
1) Rs 1 lakh/day
2) Rs 5 lakh/day
3) Rs 50,000/day
4) Rs 25,000/day
5) Rs 2 lakh/day
Answer- 5) Rs 2 lakh/day
Explanation:
Maximum Transaction limit for IMPS (Immediate Payment Service Bank) is Rs 2 lakh/day and for
bank to bank transactions above Rs. 2 lakhs, Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) is preferred.
16. What does ‘S’ stand for in ISIN code?
1) Settlement
2) Securities
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3) Standard
4) System
5) Statistic
Answer- 2) Securities
Explanation:
An International Securities Identification Number (ISIN) is a 12-digit alphanumeric code that
uniquely identifies securities issued by various organisations in different countries.
17. ________ Bullion Market is the World’s Largest trading market for Gold
1) New York
2) Tokyo
3) Shanghai
4) Zurich
5) London
Answer- 5) London
Explanation:
Bullion Market is the marketplace for Trading Gold and Silver. London Bullion Market, established in
1987 is the Oldest and the World’s largest trading place for Gold.
18. [Gross Domestic Product (GDP) + Subsidies on products – Taxes on products] is used to
measure the value of ___________________
1) Net Domestic Product
2) Gross Value Added
3) Net National Product
4) National Income
5) Gross National Product
Answer- 2) Gross Value Added
Explanation:
Gross Value Added (GVA) is the measure of the value of goods and services produced in an area,
industry or sector of an economy.
• GVA = GDP + Subsidies on products – Taxes on products
19. What is the minimum Net Owned Funds (NFO) required for commencement of business of
Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC)- Microfinance Institutions(MFI) in India?
1) Rs. 5 crore
2) Rs. 10 crore
3) Rs. 20 crore
4) Rs. 50 crore
5) Rs. 100 crore
Answer- 1) Rs. 5 crore
Explanation:
The minimum Net Owned Funds (NFO) required for commencement of business of Non-Banking
Financial Company (NBFC)- Microfinance Institutions(MFI) in India is Rs 5 crores.
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20. Which is the 1st country in the world to implement Goods & Service Tax (GST)?
1) USA
2) Canada
3) France
4) Germany
5) Australia
Answer- 3) France
Explanation:
France was the 1st country to implement the GST in 1954. India’s GST is based on the Canadian dual
GST model.
21. Which type of Inflation is called ‘Hangover Inflation’, where the inflation is caused by the past
economic events that continues to persist in the present?
1) Demand-Push Inflation
2) Demand-Pull Inflation
3) Cost-Push Inflation
4) Cost-Pull Inflation
5) Built-In Inflation
Answer- 5) Built-In Inflation
Explanation:
Built-In Inflation is a type of Inflation, where the inflation is caused by the past economic events that
continues to persist in the present. It is also called ‘Hangover Inflation’.
22. As per RBI data (June’21), India with USD 605 billion is the ______ largest Foreign Reserve
holder of the World
1) 4th
2) 7th
3) 3rd
4) 5th
5) 6th
Answer- 4) 5th
Explanation:
As of June 2021, Indian Foreign reserves stand at USD 605 billion, which is the 5th largest in the World,
as per the data released by RBI. India is also the 10th largest in terms of Gold reserve holdings.
23. Who was the 1st Woman Chairperson of NASSCOM?
1) Chitra Ramkrishna
2) Chanda Kochhar
3) Rekha M. Menon
4) Roshni Nadar
5) Soma Mondal
Answer- 3) Rekha M. Menon
Explanation:
In April 2012, Rekha M. Menon, Chairperson & MD of Accenture India was appointed as the 1st Woman
Chairperson of National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM).
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24. India targets a healthy inflation rate of 4% for the next 5-years starting from 1st April 2021.
What is the Tolerance band for the inflation rate?
1) +/-1.5 %
2) +/-2.5 %
3) +/-1 %
4) +/-0.5 %
5) +/-2 %
Answer- 5) +/-2 %
Explanation:
The Finance Ministry has targeted an inflation rate of 4% with a +/-2 % tolerance band for a period
of 5-years starting from 1st April 2021. Thus India’s inflation targets are set with an upper tolerance
level of 6% and lower limit of 2%.
25. When was the National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) established?
1) 1956
2) 1991
3) 2003
4) 2014
5) 2011
Answer- 3) 2003
Explanation:
National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) was established in 2003 as a Non-profit organisation to
provide improved internet services within India.
In June 2021, NIXI on its 18th Foundation day celebration, announced to provide free 10GB of storage
space for personalised e-mails to all ‘.IN’ users.
26. Identify the bank that launched the Chatbot - “EVA” on the Common Services Centres Digital
Seva Portal
1) ICICI Bank
2) State Bank of India
3) Canara Bank
4) Citibank
5) HDFC Bank
Answer- 5) HDFC Bank
Explanation:
In May 2021, HDFC Bank and Common Services Centres (CSCs) launched the chatbot 'Eva' on CSCs
Digital Seva Portal to support the Village Level Entrepreneurs (VLEs) in providing banking services for
the last mile rural consumers.
27. Which section under the Banking Regulation Act of 1949, provides provision for all banking
companies to hold licence and follow the guidelines issued by the Reserve Bank of India?
1) Section 14
2) Section 18
3) Section 27
4) Section 11
5) Section 22
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Answer- 5) Section 22
Explanation:
Section 22 in BANKING REGULATION ACT, 1949
No company shall carry on banking business in India unless it holds a licence issued in that behalf by the
Reserve Bank and any such licence may be issued subject to such conditions as the Reserve Bank may
think fit to impose.
28. Match the following financial organisations with their year of establishment:
i. World Economic Forum a. 1999
ii. NABARD b. 1982
iii. International Monetary Fund c. 1944
iv. IRDAI d. 1971
1) i-a, ii-b, iii-c, iv-d
2) i-d, ii-c, iii-a, iv-b
3) i-d, ii-b, iii-c, iv-a
4) i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b
5) i-a, ii-c, iii-d, iv-b
Answer- 3) i-d, ii-b, iii-c, iv-a
Explanation:
Financial Organisation Established
World Economic Forum 1971
National Bank for Agriculture & Rural Development (NABARD) 1982
International Monetary Fund 1944
Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) 1999
29. What does the acronym “EMI” stand for?
1) Estimated Monthly Interest
2) Estimated Manageable Interest
3) Equated Monthly Interest
4) Estimated Monthly Installment
5) Equated Monthly Installment
Answer- 5) Equated Monthly Installment
Explanation:
The acronym “EMI” stands for Equated Monthly Installment.
30. What is the full-form of the acronym ‘NEFT’?
1) Net Electronic Funds Transfer
2) National Electronic Funds Transfer
3) Net Emergency Funds Transfer
4) National Emergency Funds Transfer
5) Net Enterprises Financial Transaction
Answer- 2) National Electronic Funds Transfer
Explanation:
National Electronic Funds Transfer or NEFT is an electronic funds transfer system maintained by RBI for
real-time transfer of money between bank accounts.
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31. Who was the 1st Woman Chief Election Commissioner of India?
1) Anna Rajam Malhotra
2) Kiran Bedi
3) Priya Jhingan
4) Sucheta Kripalani
5) V. S. Ramadevi
Answer- 5) V. S. Ramadevi
Explanation:
V. S Ramadevi was India’s 1st Woman Chief Election Commissioner, she served as the 9th Chief Election
Commissioner of India from 26 November 1990 to 11 December 1990.
32. When was the World Economic Forum established?
1) 1944
2) 1989
3) 1971
4) 1929
5) 1956
Answer- 3) 1971
Explanation:
The World Economic Forum headquartered at Cologny, Switzerland was established in 1971.
33. Who is the present (in June’21) Chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on
Information technology (IT)?
1) Ravi Shankar Prasad
2) Jairam Ramesh
3) Meenakshi Lekhi
4) Shashi Tharoor
5) Girish Bapat
Answer- 4) Shashi Tharoor
Explanation:
Congress MP, Shashi Tharoor, is the present (in June’21) Chairman of the Parliamentary Standing
Committee on Information technology (IT)
34. Who is the present (in June’21) Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of Small Industries
Development Bank of India (SIDBI)?
1) U. B. Pravin Rao
2) Sivasubramanian Ramann
3) PD Vaghela
4) Uday Shankar
5) Arvind Kumar
Answer- 2) Sivasubramanian Ramann
Explanation:
Sivasubramanian Ramann is the present (in June’21) Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of Small
Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)
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35. Match the following organisations with their present (in June’21) Chairperson:
i. SIDBI a. Sudhir Mankad
ii. NASSCOM b. U. B. Pravin Rao
iii. 15th Finance Commission c. N. K. Singh
iv. GIFT City d. Sivasubramanian Ramann
1) i-a, ii-b, iii-c, iv-d
2) i-d, ii-c, iii-a, iv-b
3) i-d, ii-b, iii-c, iv-a
4) i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b
5) i-a, ii-c, iii-d, iv-b
Answer- 3) i-d, ii-b, iii-c, iv-a
Explanation:
Organisation Chairperson
SIDBI Sivasubramanian Ramann
NASSCOM U. B. Pravin Rao
15th Finance Commission N. K. Singh
GIFT City Sudhir Mankad
36. Identify the Tagline of Indian Bank:
1) Your Own Bank
2) Good People to Bank With
3) Your Perfect Banking Partner
4) Together We Can
5) Relationship Beyond Banking
Answer- 1) Your Own Bank
Explanation:
About Indian Bank:
Establishment – 1907
MD & CEO – Padmaja Chunduru
Headquarters– Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Tagline – Your Own Bank
CA STATIC GK
1. When was the UDAN - Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) launched by the Ministry of Civil
Aviation?
1) 2005
2) 2016
3) 2008
4) 2019
5) 2011
Answer- 2) 2016
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Explanation:
UDAN, or ‘Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik’, is a centrally sponsored scheme that aims to make air travel
affordable and widespread. In 2016, the Ministry of Civil Aviation launched the Regional Connectivity
Scheme (RCS) to stimulate regional air connectivity, making air travel affordable to the masses.
2. Which Defence organisation works under the motto “Vayam Rakshamah” or “We Protect”?
1) Central Reserve Police Force
2) Indian Army
3) National Disaster Response Force
4) Indian Coast Guard
5) Railway Protection Force
Answer- 4) Indian Coast Guard
Explanation:
About Indian Coast Guard:
Motto – “Vayam Rakshamah” – We Protect
Director General – Krishnaswamy Natarajan
Headquarters – New Delhi
3. Under the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), what are the 3 Indus rivers given to India?
1) Indus, Ravi, Sutlej
2) Ravi, Beas, Jhelum
3) Beas, Ravi, Sutlej
4) Chenab, Ravi, Beas
5) Indus, Chenab, Jhelum
Answer- 3) Beas, Ravi, Sutlej
Explanation:
The Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) was signed in Karachi on 19 September 1960 by Indian Prime Minister
Jawaharlal Nehru and Pakistani President Ayub Khan.
Under the treaty, 3 Eastern rivers - Beas, Ravi and Sutlej belong to India, while 3 Western rivers -
Indus, Chenab and Jhelum belong to Pakistan.
4. Match the following Government Schemes with their Launch year:
i. National Skills Development Mission a. 2010
ii. Mahatma Gandhi Employment Guarantee Act b. 2006
iii. Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana c. 1995
iv. Midday Meal Scheme d. 2015
1) i-d, ii-b, iii-a, iv-c
2) i-b, ii-c, iii-a, iv-d
3) i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b
4) i-d, ii-a, iii-c, iv-b
5) i-b, ii-a, iii-c, iv-d
Answer- 1) i-d, ii-b, iii-a, iv-c
Explanation:
Government Scheme Launch Year
National Skills Development Mission 2015
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Mahatma Gandhi Employment Guarantee Act 2006
Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana 2010
Midday Meal Scheme 1995
5. Under Article 224A of the Constitution, _____________ can appoint any person who previously held
the office of Judge of a Court as the Judge of a High Court
1) President of India
2) National Judicial Appointments Commission
3) Chief Justice of Supreme Court
4) Governor of the State
5) Chief Justice of High Court
Answer- 5) Chief Justice of High Court
Explanation:
Article 224A of the Constitution allows the Chief Justice of a High Court to appoint a person who has
previously held the office of a Judge of that Court or of any other High Court to sit and act as a Judge of
the High Court for that State with the previous consent of the President.
6. In May 2021, Bashar al-Assad was re-elected as the President of Syria for the 4th consecutive
term. What is the tenure of the President in Syria?
1) 4-years
2) 6-years
3) 3-years
4) 7-years
5) 5-years
Answer- 4) 7-years
Explanation:
In May 2021, Bashar al-Assad was re-elected for a 4th seven-year term as the President of Syria.
7. Who was the 1st Indian Woman Mountaineer to reach the summit of Mount Everest?
1) Bachendri Pal
2) Arunima Sinha
3) Premlata Agrawal
4) Santosh Yadav
5) Anshu Jamsenpa
Answer- 1) Bachendri Pal
Explanation:
Bachendri Pal is an Indian mountaineer, who in 1984 became the 1st Indian woman to reach the
summit of Mount Everest. She was awarded Padma Bhushan in 2019.
8. Where is the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) located?
1) Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
2) Dehradun, Uttarakhand
3) Kolkata, West Bengal
4) Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
5) Kochi, Kerala
Answer- 2) Dehradun, Uttarakhand
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Explanation:
Wildlife Institute of India (WII) is headquartered at Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
9. Where is Mollem National Park located?
1) Haryana
2) Bihar
3) Odisha
4) Ladakh
5) Goa
Answer- 5) Goa
Explanation:
Mollem National Park was established in 1978 at South Goa, Goa.
10. Which is India’s 1st Indigenously developed Offshore Patrol Vessel?
1) INS Sumitra
2) ICGS Sachet
3) ICGS Samrat
4) INS Savitri
5) ICGS Vikram
Answer- 5) ICGS Vikram
Explanation:
ICGS Vikram is India’s 1st Indigenously developed Offshore Patrol Vessel which was built by Larsen and
Toubro (L&T). It is also the 1st Make in India ship built by a Private Indian company. It was inducted
into the Indian Coast Guard in 2018.
11. Where is the World’s Largest Art Museum, “Louvre” located?
1) Paris, France
2) London, England
3) Moscow, Russia
4) Berlin, Germany
5) Rome, Italy
Answer- 1) Paris, France
Explanation:
In May 2021, French historian Laurence des Cars became the 1st Women President of Louvre - The
World’s Largest Art Museum. The Louvre museum located in Paris, France is also the World’s Most
visited museum.
Famous Artworks in Louvre Museum - Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, Liberty Leading the People
12. Match the following Car manufacturers with their Country of Origin:
i. Kia a. Japan
ii. Fiat b. Italy
iii. Honda c. Germany
iv. Volkswagen d. South Korea
1) i-d, ii-b, iii-a, iv-c
2) i-b, ii-c, iii-a, iv-d
3) i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b
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4) i-d, ii-a, iii-c, iv-b
5) i-b, ii-a, iii-c, iv-d
Answer- 1) i-d, ii-b, iii-a, iv-c
Explanation:
Car Manufacturers Country of Origin
Kia Motors, Hyundai South Korea
Fiat Italy
Honda, Suzuki, Toyota Japan
Volkswagen Germany
South Korean Automaker, Kia, officially changed its name in India from Kia Motors to Kia India.
13. Where is the UNESCO designated World Heritage Site “Mycenae”?
1) Italy
2) Greece
3) Hungary
4) Spain
5) Portugal
Answer- 2) Greece
Explanation:
In May 2021, Greece declared a state of emergency, due to the ongoing forest fire that threatened a
nearby national park with rare birds and vegetation.
Mycenae is an UNESCO designated World Heritage Site that belongs to the later Bronze Age. It is
located in Greece.
14. What is the abbreviation of PNR with respect to Indian Railways?
1) Purchase Number Registry
2) Population Number Registry
3) Passenger Number Registry
4) Passenger Name Record
5) Purchase Name Record
Answer- 4) Passenger Name Record
Explanation:
Passenger Name Record (PNR), is a unique 10-digit number allotted to train tickets in Indian
Railways.
15. Match the following revolutions that took place in India, with the key personality responsible
for the revolution:
i. Pink Revolution a. Varghese Kurien
ii. White Revolution b. Arun Krishnan & Harilal Chaudhari
iii. Green Revolution c. M.S. Swaminathan
iv. Blue Revolution d. Durgesh Patel
1) i-d, ii-b, iii-a, iv-c
2) i-b, ii-c, iii-a, iv-d
3) i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b
4) i-d, ii-a, iii-c, iv-b
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5) i-b, ii-a, iii-c, iv-d
Answer- 4) i-d, ii-a, iii-c, iv-b
Explanation:
Revolution Field Father of Revolution
Pink Revolution Pharmaceuticals, Prawns, Onion Durgesh Patel
White Revolution Milk/ Dairy products Varghese Kurien
Green Revolution Agriculture M.S. Swaminathan
Blue Revolution Fish and Aqua products Arun Krishnan and Harilal Chaudhari
16. The International legal agreement TRIPS was signed between the member countries of which
organisation?
1) World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
2) Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)
3) World Health Organization (WHO)
4) North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
5) World Trade Organization (WTO)
Answer- 5) World Trade Organization (WTO)
Explanation:
The Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) is an international
legal agreement between all the member nations of the World Trade Organization. TRIPS was signed
in April 1994 and came into effect on 1st January 1995.
17. ___________________ appoints ad-hoc judges to the Supreme Court of India under the
Constitutional provisions of ____________.
1) President of India; Article 224A
2) Prime Minister of India; Article 127
3) Chief Justice of India; Article 224A
4) Chief Justice of India; Article 127
5) Prime Minister of India; Article 224A
Answer- 4) Chief Justice of India; Article 127
Explanation:
Under Article 127 of the Constitution of India, a Judge of a High Court duly qualified for appointment as
a Judge of the Supreme Court, can be appointed as an Ad-hoc Judge to the Supreme Court by the Chief
Justice of India, with due consent from the President of India.
18. MyGov portal was launched in ________ under the Ministry of ____________________.
1) 2014; Statistics and Programme Implementation
2) 2016; Education
3) 2018; Electronics and Information Technology
4) 2016; Statistics and Programme Implementation
5) 2014; Electronics and Information Technology
Answer- 5) 2014; Electronics and Information Technology
Explanation:
MyGov portal was launched in July 2014, as part of Digital India Corporation, a company under the
Ministry of Electronics and IT, Government of India.
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19. Bab el-Mandeb Strait connects which water bodies?
1) Gulf of Oman and Arabian Sea
2) Red Sea and Gulf of Aden
3) Atlantic and Pacific oceans
4) Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea
5) Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean
Answer- 2) Red Sea and Gulf of Aden
Explanation:
Yemen claims that UAE has built a mysterious airbase in Mayun Island, a volcanic island located in the
strategically important Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
Bab el-Mandeb Strait is located at the horn of Africa, connecting the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
20. Match the following cities with their nicknames:
i. Chennai a. Evergreen City of India
ii. Mumbai b. Banking Capital of India
iii. Bangalore c. City of Seven Islands
iv. Thiruvananthapuram d. Garden City of India
1) i-a, ii-b, iii-c, iv-d
2) i-d, ii-b, iii-c, iv-a
3) i-b, ii-c, iii-a, iv-d
4) i-b, ii-c, iii-d, iv-a
5) i-a, ii-c, iii-d, iv-b
Answer- 4) i-b, ii-c, iii-d, iv-a
Explanation:
City Nickname
Chennai Banking Capital of India
Mumbai City of Seven Islands
Bangalore Garden City of India
Thiruvananthapuram Evergreen City of India
21. Which of the following is a land-locked Afircan Country?
1) Somalia
2) Kenya
3) Djibouti
4) Ethiopia
5) Eritrea
Answer- 4) Ethiopia
Explanation:
UN under-secretary-general for humanitarian affairs, Mark Lowcock, warned of a famine-like situation
prevailing in Tigray, the northernmost state of Ethiopia. This was caused due to the internal conflict
between the Ethiopean govt. under PM Abiy Ahmed and Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), the
ruling party of Tigray.
Ethiopia is a land-locked country located in the horn of Africa.
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22. Where is Balukhand-Konark Wildlife Sanctuary located?
1) Odisha
2) Karnataka
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Jharkhand
5) Gujarat
Answer- 1) Odisha
Explanation:
In May 2021, Odisha state government announced that the population of Blackbucks in the state
doubled to over 7000 animals in the last 6-years. The report also stated that Blackbucks species in the
Odisha’s Balukhand-konark Wildlife Sanctuary has vanished.
Blackbuck is considered to be the fastest animal in the world next to Cheetah.
23. Which State annually celebrates the traditional folk festival, “Lohri”?
1) West Bengal
2) Karnataka
3) Assam
4) Haryana
5) Manipur
Answer- 4) Haryana
Explanation:
‘Lohri’ is a traditional folk festival, celebrated in the Punjab-Haryana region of India.
24. Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) comes under the administrative control of which
organisation?
1) Ministry of Labour and Employment
2) Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
3) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
4) Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises
5) Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Answer- 2) Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
Explanation:
About Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS):
BIS comes under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Established – 1986
25. MENA is a strategically important region to the Global economy. What does the acronym
“MENA” stand for?
1) Mediteranian and North America
2) Middle East and North America
3) Middle East and North Africa
4) Madagascar and North Africa
5) Middle East New Zealand and Australia
Answer- 3) Middle East and North Africa
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Explanation:
MENA is an acronym for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The region typically
constitutes of around 19 countries
26. Where is Dal Lake located?
1) Ladakh
2) Himachal Pradesh
3) Sikkim
4) Uttarakhand
5) Jammu & Kashmir
Answer- 5) Jammu & Kashmir
Explanation:
Jammu & Kashmir’s 2nd largest lake, Dal Lake is suffering from illegal encroachments and plastic
pollution. Dal Lake is also known as "Lake of Flowers", "Jewel in the crown of Kashmir" or
"Srinagar's Jewel".
27. Gulf of Oman connects the Persian Gulf with which water body?
1) Red Sea
2) Mediterranean Sea
3) Arabian Sea
4) Caspian Sea
5) Black Sea
Answer- 3) Arabian Sea
Explanation:
Iran’s largest naval warship “Kharg” sank in the Gulf of Oman, after fire swept the ship. The Gulf of
Oman connects the Persian Gulf with the Arabian Sea.
28. Where is Spratly Island located?
1) Arabian Sea
2) Mediterranean Sea
3) Andaman Sea
4) South China Sea
5) Baltic Sea
Answer- 4) South China Sea
Explanation:
Paracels and the Spratly islands are the disputed territory located in the South-China Sea. The
islands are militarized by Chinese forces, while claimed by other countries along the South-China Sea
region - Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia, Singapore and Vietnam.
The South China Sea has the strategic importance of connecting Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean
(Strait of Malacca).
29. Where is Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve located?
1) Assam
2) Gujarat
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Karnataka
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5) Odisha
Answer- 3) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve (BTR) is located in Madhya Pradesh.
30. Where are Trirashmi Buddhist Caves located?
1) Jammu & Kashmir
2) Maharashtra
3) Rajasthan
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Punjab
Answer- 2) Maharashtra
Explanation:
In June 2021, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) discovered 3 new caves belonging to the 2nd century
Trirashmi Buddhist Caves.
Trirashmi Buddhist Caves also known as Pandav Leni is a group of 25 caves located at the hills of
Nashik, Maharashtra.
31. Where was the World’s 1st Tiger Census carried out in 1932?
1) Palamu Tiger Reserve
2) Ranthambore Tiger Reserve
3) Kanha Tiger Reserve
4) Bandipur Tiger Reserve
5) Kaziranga Tiger Reserve
Answer- 1) Palamu Tiger Reserve
Explanation:
The Leopard's population grew to over 150 in the Palamu Tiger Reserve.
Palamu Tiger Reserve is famous for conducting the World’s 1st Tiger Census in 1932.
Palamu Tiger Reserve is located in Jharkhand.
32.Who is the current (in June’21) MD & CEO of Tata Power?
1) Natarajan Chandrasekaran
2) Praveer Sinha
3) Cyrus Mistry
4) Rajesh Gopinathan
5) Kalyan Krishnamurthy
Answer- 2) Praveer Sinha
Explanation:
In June 2021, Blue-finned Mahseer, a fish species found in the Maharashtra region was moved out of
the IUCN red list, after seeing consistent increase in its population due to the conservation activities
carried out by Tata Power.
TATA Power has been working in conservation activities on Blue-finned & Golden Mahseer in the
Lonavala region of Maharashtra for over 50-years now.
Praveer Sinha is the current (in June’21) MD & CEO of Tata Power.
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33. Investor Education & Protection Fund Authority (IEPF) is an organisation serving under
which ministry?
1) Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
2) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
3) Ministry of Corporate Affairs
4) Ministry of Education
5) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Answer- 3) Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Explanation:
“Hisaab ki kitab”, a series of 6 short films of Investor Education & Protection Fund Authority (IEPF),
developed by CSC eGov as a part of their training module was launched by Anurag Singh Thakur,
Minister of State for Corporate Affairs.
IEPF is a competent authority under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs for promotion of investor’s
awareness and protection of the interests of investors.
34. Vadodara city in Gujarat is located on the banks of which river?
1) Narmada River
2) Vishwamitri River
3) Tapi River
4) Sabarmati River
5) Saraswati River
Answer- 2) Vishwamitri River
Explanation:
Vishwamitri River flows through Vadodara City of Gujarat.
National Green Tribunal (NGT) directed the Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) and other state
government authorities to prepare a plan of “demarcation of the entire flood plain zone of Vishwamitri
river” and removal of all unauthorised structures, as per the river restoration plan.
35. “Folketing” is the Parliament or Legislative Assembly of which country?
1) Denmark
2) Sweden
3) Norway
4) Belgium
5) Ireland
Answer- 1) Denmark
Explanation:
Denmark’s Parliament, ‘the Folketing’ gave approval for the construction of an Artificial Island near
the capital city of Copenhagen. The artificial island will protect Copenhagen from the rising sea level; it
can also accommodate 35,000 people.
The artificial island is named “Lynetteholm”, and Denmark will start its construction by 2035.
36. Where is the headquarters of Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) located?
1) Gurugram, Haryana
2) Noida, Uttar Pradesh
3) Kolkata, West Bengal
4) Bangalore, Karnataka
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5) Hyderabad, Telangana
Answer- 5) Hyderabad, Telangana
Explanation:
About Indian Green Building Council (IGBC):
IGBC is a part of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).
Formed in 2001
Headquarters– Hyderabad, Telangana
37. Match the following Indian Cities with the Rivers flowing through them:
i. Vijayawada a. Yamuna
ii. Tiruchirappalli b. Krishna
iii. Patna c. Cauvery
iv. Delhi d. Ganga
1) i-b, ii-d, iii-c, iv-a
2) i-d, ii-b, iii-c, iv-a
3) i-b, ii-d, iii-a, iv-c
4) i-c, ii-b, iii-a, iv-d
5) i-b, ii-c, iii-d, iv-a
Answer- 5) i-b, ii-c, iii-d, iv-a
Explanation:
City River
Vijayawada Krishna
Tiruchirappalli Cauvery
Patna Ganga
Delhi Yamuna
38. Where is the headquarters of the International Swimming Federation (FINA) located?
1) Paris, France
2) Lausanne, Switzerland
3) Brussels, Belgium
4) Zagreb, Croatia
5) Athens, Greece
Answer- 2) Lausanne, Switzerland
Explanation:
International Swimming Federation (FINA) is Headquartered at Lausanne, Switzerland
39. Indian Coast Guard conducted “Operation Sagar Aaraksha II” assisting ___________.
1) Indonesia
2) Maldives
3) Seychelles
4) Sri Lanka
5) Mauritius
Answer- 4) Sri Lanka
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Explanation:
Indian Coast Guard (ICG) conducted “Operation Sagar Aaraksha II” to assist Sri Lankan Navy in
Extinguishing fire on the MV X-Press Pearl Container Vessel.
ICG’s specialised pollution response vessel Samudra Prahari and offshore patrol vessel Vajra
participated in the operation to extinguish fire from the container vessel which was carrying highly
inflammable chemicals.
40. Which is the 1st Carbon Neutral Airport in the Asia Pacific Region?
1) Thiruvananthapuram International Airport
2) Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
3) Chennai International Airport
4) Kempegowda International Airport
5) Indira Gandhi International Airport
Answer- 5) Indira Gandhi International Airport
Explanation:
Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport was the 1st Carbon Neutral Airport in Asia Pacific Region.
41. India’s only Nuclear-powered attack Submarine, INS Chakra, was leased by India from which
country?
1) Japan
2) USA
3) Israel
4) Russia
5) France
Answer- 4) Russia
Explanation:
Indian Navy's only nuclear-powered attack submarine, the INS Chakra, was taken on lease from Russia
in 2012. In 2019, India signed a USD 3 billion deal with Russia, for leasing another nuclear powered
submarine for a period of 10-years.
42. Match the following Mango Varieties of India with their respective GI tagged State:
i. Banaganapalle a. Bihar
ii. Lakshmanbhog b. Andhra Pradesh
iii. Zardalu c. Maharashtra
iv. Alphonso d. West Bengal
1) i-b, ii-d, iii-c, iv-a
2) i-d, ii-b, iii-c, iv-a
3) i-b, ii-d, iii-a, iv-c
4) i-d, ii-b, iii-a, iv-c
5) i-b, ii-c, iii-d, iv-a
Answer- 3) i-b, ii-d, iii-a, iv-c
Explanation:
Mango Variety GI tag State
Banaganapalle Andhra Pradesh
Lakshmanbhog West Bengal
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Zardalu Bihar
Alphonso Maharashtra
43. Where is ICAR-Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR) located?
1) Raipur, Chhattisgarh
2) Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
3) Kozhikode, Kerala
4) Mysore, Karnataka
5) Kolkata, West Bengal
Answer- 3) Kozhikode, Kerala
Explanation:
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)-Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR) received a
patent for Black Pepper micronutrient foliar formulation.
ICAR-Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR) is located at Kozhikode, Kerala.
44. Match the following government officials with their designation held:
i. Yashvardhan Kumar Sinha a. Chief Election Commissioner of India
ii. Pradeep Kumar Joshi b. Chief Information Commissioner of India
iii. Suneet Sharma c. Chairman of Indian Railways
iv. Sushi Chandra d. Chairman of UPSC
1) i-b, ii-d, iii-c, iv-a
2) i-d, ii-b, iii-c, iv-a
3) i-b, ii-d, iii-a, iv-c
4) i-d, ii-b, iii-a, iv-c
5) i-b, ii-c, iii-d, iv-a
Answer- 1) i-b, ii-d, iii-c, iv-a
Explanation:
Official Designation/Position
Yashvardhan Kumar Sinha Chief Information Commissioner of India
Pradeep Kumar Joshi Chairman of UPSC
Suneet Sharma Chairman of Indian Railways
Sushil Chandra Chief Election Commissioner of India
45. How many Biodiversity Hotspots are there in the World?
1) 42
2) 51
3) 106
4) 36
5) 112
Answer- 4) 36
Explanation:
There are 36 Biodiversity Hotspots in the World, of which 4 are in India - Himalayas, Western Ghats,
Indo-Burma region and Sundaland region.
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46. Which is the source of Sutlej River?
1) Mahabaleshwar
2) Champasar Glacier
3) Lake Manasarovar
4) Siachen Glacier
5) Gangotri Glacier
Answer- 3) Lake Manasarovar
Explanation:
Lake Manasarovar in China's Tibetian autonomous region acts as the source of River Sutlej.
People from Himachal Pradesh have been protesting since April 2021, against the proposed 804
megawatt Jangi Thopan Powari hydroelectricity project (JTP HEP) over the Sutlej River.
47. Match the following Airports with their respective City:
i. Kempegowda International Airport a. Ahmedabad
ii. Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport b. Guwahati
iii. Veer Savarkar International Airport c. Port Blair
iv. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport d. Bangalore
1) i-b, ii-d, iii-c, iv-a
2) i-d, ii-b, iii-c, iv-a
3) i-b, ii-d, iii-a, iv-c
4) i-d, ii-b, iii-a, iv-c
5) i-b, ii-c, iii-d, iv-a
Answer- 2) i-d, ii-b, iii-c, iv-a
Explanation:
Airport City
Kempegowda International Airport Bangalore, Karnataka
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport Guwahati, Assam
Veer Savarkar International Airport Port Blair, A&N Islands
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Bangalore’s Kempegowda International Airport achieved the targets of “Net Energy Neutral Status”
in FY 2020-21. They achieve this status by using Renewable energy as an alternate source of energy for
operating the airport.
48. Match the following Local governing body with their region of governance:
i. Gram Panchayat a. Transitional Urban Areas
ii. Panchayat Samiti b. Village Level
iii. Zila Parishad c. Tehsil Level
iv. Nagar Panchayat d. District Level
1) i-b, ii-d, iii-c, iv-a
2) i-d, ii-b, iii-c, iv-a
3) i-b, ii-d, iii-a, iv-c
4) i-c, ii-b, iii-a, iv-d
5) i-b, ii-c, iii-d, iv-a
Answer- 5) i-b, ii-c, iii-d, iv-a
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Explanation:
Local Governing Body Region of Governance
Gram Panchayat Village Level
Panchayat Samiti Block/Tehsil Level
Zila Parishad/District Council District Level
Nagar Panchayat Transitional Urban Cities
49. Where is Dibang Wildlife Sanctuary located?
1) Assam
2) West Bengal
3) Sikkim
4) Meghalaya
5) Arunachal Pradesh
Answer- 5) Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation:
Two species of Himalayan monal birds were found together in Arunachal Pradesh, indicating strong
ecological performance by the region.
Dibang Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Arunachal Pradesh.
50. Match the following Space agencies with their year of Establishment:
i. ISRO a. 1993
ii. NASA b. 1969
iii. CNSA c. 2003
iv. JAXA d. 1958
1) i-b, ii-d, iii-c, iv-a
2) i-d, ii-b, iii-c, iv-a
3) i-b, ii-d, iii-a, iv-c
4) i-c, ii-b, iii-a, iv-d
5) i-b, ii-c, iii-d, iv-a
Answer- 3) i-b, ii-d, iii-a, iv-c
Explanation:
Space Agency Established Year
ISRO - India 1969
NASA - USA 1958
CNSA - China 1993
JAXA - Japan 2003
51. When was the Pulitzer Prize conferred for the 1st time?
1) 1881
2) 1901
3) 1929
4) 1899
5) 1917
Answer- 5) 1917
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Explanation:
Pulitzer Prize is one of the highest awards conferred in the field of Journalism, it was 1st given in 1917.
52. What does “L” stand for in the ‘PENCIL portal’ of the Central government of India?
1) Learning
2) Litigation
3) Laboratory
4) Labour
5) Leadership
Answer- 4) Labour
Explanation:
Platform for Effective Enforcement for No Child Labour, or PENCIL portal is an online portal by the
Ministry of Women and Child Development to engage with various body in India to eliminate Child
labour.
On World Day Against Child Labour (June 12), Smiriti Irani, Minister of Women & Child Development
appealed to Citizens to report instances of Child Labour on PENCIL Portal or by calling on Childline-
1098.
53. Sardar Sarovar Dam is built across which river?
1) Godavari River
2) Narmada River
3) Mahanadi River
4) Krishna River
5) Kaveri River
Answer- 2) Narmada River
Explanation:
For the 1st time in the history, Sardar Sarovar Dam is supplying water for irrigation in Summer.
Sardar Sarovar Dam also known as the “Lifeline of Gujarat” is built across Narmada River in Kevadia,
Gujarat.
54. Japan’s Akatsuki spacecraft is studying the atmosphere of which planet?
1) Jupiter
2) Mars
3) Saturn
4) Mercury
5) Venus
Answer- 5) Venus
Explanation:
Japan’s Akatsuki spacecraft has been studying the atmosphere of Venus since 2015.
55. INTERPOL conducts “Operation Pangea” to eliminate __________
1) Drug & Human Trafficking
2) Sales of Fake Pharmaceutical products
3) Global Financial Crimes
4) Cybercrime & Online abuse
5) Biological Warfare
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Answer- 2) Sales of Fake Pharmaceutical products
Explanation:
INTERPOL conducts “Operation Pangea XIV” to eliminate sales of fake & illegal drugs and other
pharmaceutical products across the globe in both physical & online form. “Operation Pangea” is a
coordinated exercise conducted by INTERPOL with various state agencies including India’s CBI since
2008.
56. Where are Qutub Shahi Tombs located?
1) Hyderabad, Telangana
2) Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
3) New Delhi
4) Kolkata, West Bengal
5) Agra, Uttar Pradesh
Answer- 1) Hyderabad, Telangana
Explanation:
The Qutub Shahi Tombs are located in the Ibrahim Bagh, close to the famous Golconda Fort in
Hyderabad, Telangana
57. Which is the 1st State in India to introduce Policies on Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain &
Cybersecurity?
1) Maharashtra
2) Gujarat
3) Punjab
4) Rajasthan
5) Tamil Nadu
Answer- 5) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
Tamil Nadu became the 1st state in India to introduce Policies on Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain and
Cybersecurity and unveiled them during Connect 2020.
58. Which are the 2 states approved by the Defence Ministry for establishing Defence Industrial
Corridors in India?
1) Tamil Nadu & Gujarat
2) Uttar Pradesh & Telangana
3) Uttar Pradesh & Tamil Nadu
4) Telangana & Maharashtra
5) Gujarat & Maharashtra
Answer- 3) Uttar Pradesh & Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
The Ministry of Defence has set-up 2-Defence Industrial corridors in India at Uttar Pradesh and Tamil
Nadu. As of now, 6-nodes were selected in Uttar Pradesh Defence corridor and 5-nodes in Tamil Nadu.
59. Match the given GI Tagged products with their respective state:
i. Jalgaon Banana a. Karnataka
ii. Jardalu Mango b. Bihar
iii. Nanjangud Rasabale Banana c. Andhra Pradesh
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iv. Banganapalle Mango d. Maharashtra
1) i-b, ii-d, iii-c, iv-a
2) i-d, ii-b, iii-c, iv-a
3) i-b, ii-d, iii-a, iv-c
4) i-d, ii-b, iii-a, iv-c
5) i-b, ii-c, iii-d, iv-a
Answer- 4) i-d, ii-b, iii-a, iv-c
Explanation:
GI Tagged Product State
Jalgaon Banana Maharashtra
Jardalu Mango Bihar
Nanjangud Rasabale Banana Karnataka
Banganapalle Mango Andhra Pradesh
60. Name the largest Hospital Chain in India
1) Apollo Hospitals
2) Fortis Healthcare
3) Care Hospitals
4) Manipal Hospitals
5) Max Healthcare
Answer- 1) Apollo Hospitals
Explanation:
Apollo Hospitals is the largest hospital chain in India. It is headquartered at Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
61. Who is known as the “Father of Russian Literature”?
1) Fyodor Dostoevsky
2) Leo Tolstoy
3) Vladimir Lenin
4) Alexander Pushkin
5) Grigori Rasputin
Answer- 4) Alexander Pushkin
Explanation:
Alexander Pushkin, the famous Russian poet and the founder of modern Russian literature is popularly
known as the “Father of Russian Literature”.
62. Match the following International Awards with their respective field of honour:
i. Turing Award a. Journalism
ii. Abel Prize b. Computer Science
iii. Kalinga Prize c. Science & Technology
iv. Pulitzer Prize d. Mathematics
1) i-b, ii-d, iii-c, iv-a
2) i-d, ii-b, iii-c, iv-a
3) i-b, ii-d, iii-a, iv-c
4) i-d, ii-b, iii-a, iv-c
5) i-b, ii-c, iii-d, iv-a
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Answer- 1) i-b, ii-d, iii-c, iv-a
Explanation:
International Award Field
Turing Award Computer Science
Abel Prize Mathematics
Kalinga Prize Science & Technology
Pulitzer Prize Journalism
63. Who is the present (as of June’21) Chief Information Commissioner of India?
1) Sushil Chandra
2) Tushar Mehta
3) Yashvardhan Kumar Sinha
4) K. K. Venugopal
5) Sunil Arora
Answer- 3) Yashvardhan Kumar Sinha
Explanation:
Yashvardhan Kumar Sinha is the present (as of June’21) Chief Information Commissioner of India
64. How many Coastal States are there in India?
1) 7
2) 12
3) 13
4) 8
5) 9
Answer- 5) 9
Explanation:
India has a 7517 kms long coastline and is home to 9 coastal states (Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa,
Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, West Bengal) and 4 Union Territories
(Puducherry, Diu & Daman, Lakshadweep, Andaman & Nicobar)
65. Who is the current (as of June’21) Administrator of NASA?
1) Steve Jurczyk
2) Anthony Fauci
3) Antony Blinken
4) Bill Nelson
5) Mike Pompeo
Answer- 4) Bill Nelson
Explanation:
Bill Nelson is the current (as of June’21) Administrator of NASA
66. The United Nations celebrates the decade 2021-2030 as _________________
1) United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration
2) United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development
3) United Nations Decade of Healthy Ageing
4) United Nations Second Decade of Action for Road Safety
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5) All the Above
Answer- 5) All the Above
Explanation:
The United Nations celebrates the decade 2021-2030 as International decade of:
• United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration
• United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development
• United Nations Decade of Healthy Ageing
• United Nations Second Decade of Action for Road Safety
67. Which Schedule of the Indian Constitution contains the 22 Official languages?
1) 12th
2) 8th
3) 10th
4) 7th
5) 5th
Answer- 2) 8th
Explanation:
22 Official languages of India are present in the 8th Schedule of the Constitution.
Various organisations are conducting Twitter campaigns to include “Tulu” to the 8th Schedule and make
it as the 23rd Official language of India.
Tulu is a Dravidian language spoken by around 18.5 lakh native speakers from two districts Dakshina
Kannada and Udupi of Karnataka and Kasaragod district of Kerala.
68. Name the Indian-origin Journalist who received the 2021’s Pulitzer Prize for exposing China’s
Infrastructure capability to detain minority Muslims
1) Megha Rajagopalan
2) Afshan Anjum
3) Ravish Kumar
4) Neil Bedi
5) Sagarika Ghose
Answer- 1) Megha Rajagopalan
Explanation:
Megha Rajagopalan, an Indian-origin journalist, won 2021’s Pulitzer Prize for her investigative
journalism works on exposing China's vast infrastructure for detaining Muslims.
69. In June 2021, Former World No.4 Women’s Tennis player Kiki Bertens announced retirement
from professional tennis. Which country does she belong to?
1) Spain
2) Belgium
3) Netherlands
4) Portugal
5) Canada
Answer- 3) Netherlands
Explanation:
Kiki Bertens, former World No.4 Women’s Tennis player announced retirement from professional
tennis. She is the highest ever ranked tennis player from the Netherlands.
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70. Which is the Capital city of Botswana?
1) Gaborone
2) Harare
3) Addis Ababa
4) Freetown
5) Mbabane
Answer- 1) Gaborone
Explanation:
In June 2021, the World’s 3rd largest Diamond was discovered in Botswana, weighing over 1000
carats. This is the 3rd largest diamond to be discovered in the known history of the World.
• Gaborone is the Capital city of Botswana.
71. Where is India’s famous Ramsar Wetland site, “Point Calimere Wildlife and Bird Sanctuary”
located?
1) West Bengal
2) Assam
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Kerala
Answer- 4) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
India’s famous Ramsar Wetland site, “Point Calimere Wildlife and Bird Sanctuary” is located in Tamil
Nadu.
72. Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) is a legal agreement for global
Intellectual Property (IP) rights signed among the members of the World Trade Organisation
(WTO). When did TRIPS come into effect?
1) 1st April 2000
2) 1 January 1995
3) 1st July 1981
4) 1st April 1991
5) 1 January 1975
Answer- 2) 1 January 1995
Explanation:
Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) is a legal agreement for global Intellectual
Property (IP) rights signed among the members of the World Trade Organisation (WTO). TRIPS came
into effect on 1 January 1995.
73. What is the tenure of Judges of the International Court of Justice
1) 5-years
2) 9-years
3) 12-years
4) 3-years
5) 7-years
Answer- 2) 9-years
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Explanation:
The International Court of Justice is composed of 15 judges elected to 9-year terms.
74. Name the organisation that uses the portal called “Data Lake” that stores various official
documents & project approvals
1) National Highways Authority of India
2) Indian Railways
3) Airports Authority of India
4) Securities and Exchange Board of India
5) NITI Aayog
Answer- 1) National Highways Authority of India
Explanation:
“Data Lake” is an artificial intelligence based portal of the National Highways Authority of India, for
storing various official documents & project approvals for road constructions.
In June 2021, National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) mandated the use of drones for video
recording the construction projects of national highways, and storing those videos in “Data Lake” portal.
75. Match the following Fields with their respective Highest award in India:
i. Medicine a. B. C. Roy Award
ii. Science & Technology b. Dadasaheb Phalke Award
iii. Literature c. Jnanpith Award
iv. Cinema d. Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award
1) i-a, ii-b, iii-c, iv-d
2) i-d, ii-c, iii-a, iv-b
3) i-d, ii-b, iii-c, iv-a
4) i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b
5) i-a, ii-c, iii-d, iv-b
Answer- 4) i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b
Explanation:
Field Highest Indian Award
Medicine B. C. Roy Award
Science & Technology Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award
Literature Jnanpith Award
Cinema Dadasaheb Phalke Award
76. Who is the current (in June’21) Chief Medical Advisor to the President of the United States?
1) Soumya Swaminathan
2) Anthony Fauci
3) Gita Gopinath
4) Antony Blinken
5) Maria Van Kerkhove
Answer- 2) Anthony Fauci
Explanation:
Dr. Anthony Fauci is the current (in June’21) Chief Medical Advisor to the President of the United States.
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77. ___________________ became the 1st recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize in _________.
1) Henry Dunant; 1901
2) Marie Curie; 1901
3) Marie Curie; 1881
4) Henry Dunant; 1881
5) Frédéric Passy; 1881
Answer- 1) Henry Dunant; 1901
Explanation:
Henry Dunant (founder of International Red Cross) & Frédéric Passy (Economist) were jointly
awarded the 1st Nobel Peace Prize in 1901.
78. Great Barrier Reef, the World’s largest coral reef system & a UNESCO World Heritage site, is
located on the coast of which country?
1) Japan
2) Indonesia
3) Australia
4) Madagascar
5) Fiji
Answer- 3) Australia
Explanation:
Great Barrier Reef, the World’s largest coral reef system & a UNESCO World Heritage site, is located
on the coast of Australia.
In June 2021, UNESCO announced the addition of the ‘Great Barrier Reef’ to the World Heritage Sites “in
danger” list.
79. How many Indian States are covered (as of June’21) under the World Bank’s STARS
Programme?
1) 6
2) 14
3) 4
4) 8
5) 12
Answer- 1) 6
Explanation:
Strengthening Teaching-Learning and Results for States (STARS) Programme, was launched by the
World Bank to improve the quality of Education in 6-Indian states: Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Madhya
Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha and Rajasthan
80. Which local administrative body acts as the 3rd Tier of the Panchayati Raj system and
consists of the elected members functioning at District Level?
1) Panchayat Samiti
2) Zila Parishad
3) Nagar Panchayat
4) Gram Panchayat
5) Municipality
Answer- 2) Zila Parishad
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Explanation:
Zila Parishad is an elected body that functions as the District level local administrative body of the
Panchayati Raj System.
81. Dragunov is a sniper rifle extensively used by the Indian armed forces. Which country
supplies Dragunov to India?
1) Israel
2) USA
3) Russia
4) France
5) Germany
Answer- 3) Russia
Explanation:
Dragunov is a sniper rifle extensively used by the Indian armed forces, it has been supplied to India by
Russia since late 1970s.
In June 2021, Russia announced to supply upgraded versions of Dragunov Sniper rifles to India.
82. Where is Bhitarkanika National park located?
1) Maharashtra
2) Odisha
3) Telangana
4) Jharkhand
5) Madhya Pradesh
Answer- 2) Odisha
Explanation:
Odisha is the only Indian state to have all the 3-species of the Crocodiles - Gharials at Satkosia in
Mahanadi river, Muggers in Bhitarkanika National park and Saltwater crocodiles.
In 1975, the Odisha government introduced the Gharials species into Mahanadi river under its
Crocodile Conservation Project.
83. Which part of the human body gets affected by Rabies virus?
1) Respiratory tract
2) Skin & Peripheral nerves
3) Bones & Skeletal muscles
4) Central Nervous System
5) Human Digestive System
Answer- 4) Central Nervous System
Explanation:
Rabies is a viral infection caused by Dog bite, that affects the Central Nervous System of the human
body.
84. Name India’s 1st Indigenous Cruise Missile
1) BrahMos
2) Helina
3) Nirbhay
4) Ghaznavi
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5) Prithvi
Answer- 3) Nirbhay
Explanation:
Nirbhay is a Nuclear capable subsonic Cruise missile, it is also India’s 1st indigenously cruise missile
developed by DRDO in 2019.
85. Match the following archeological sites of India with their respective locations:
i. Brihadisvara Temple a. Patan, Gujarat
ii. Qutb Shahi Tombs b. Nenmeni, Kerala
iii. Rani Ki Vav c. Hyderabad, Telangana
iv. Edakkal Caves d. Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
1) i-a, ii-b, iii-c, iv-d
2) i-d, ii-c, iii-a, iv-b
3) i-d, ii-b, iii-c, iv-a
4) i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b
5) i-a, ii-c, iii-d, iv-b
Answer- 2) i-d, ii-c, iii-a, iv-b
Explanation:
Archeological Site Location
Brihadisvara Temple Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
Qutb Shahi Tombs Hyderabad, Telangana
Rani Ki Vav Patan, Gujarat
Edakkal Caves Nenmeni, Kerala
86. Where is Indian Navy’s Information Fusion Centre for Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR) located?
1) Andaman & Nicobar
2) Panaji, Goa
3) Mumbai, Maharashtra
4) New Delhi
5) Gurugram, Haryana
Answer- 5) Gurugram, Haryana
Explanation:
In June 2021, United Kingdom's liaison officer Stephen Smith joined Indian Navy’s Information Fusion
Centre for Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR) to enhance maritime domain awareness.
i.IFC-IOR established in 2018 is located in Gurugram, Haryana.
87. Who authored the book, “My Father: The Extraordinary Story of an Ordinary Man”?
1) Jagdish Bhagwati
2) Arvind Panagariya
3) Amitabh Kant
4) Pravin Krishna
5) Rajiv Kumar
Answer- 2) Arvind Panagariya
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Explanation:
“My Father: The Extraordinary Story of an Ordinary Man” was authored by Arvind Panagariya, first
vice-chairman of NITI Aayog
88. Select India’s only in-service Aircraft carrier (as of June’21)
1) INS Vikramaditya
2) INS Rajput
3) INS Viraat
4) INS Kolkata
5) INS Talwar
Answer- 1) INS Vikramaditya
Explanation:
INS Vikramaditya is India’s only in-service Aircraft carrier (as of June’21)
While the other Aircraft Carrier INS Viraat was decommissioned in March 2021.
89. What does the acronym LiDAR stand for?
1) Limited in-depth Analysis Radar
2) Lock-in Depth Analysis & Ranging
3) Lateral in-depth Analysis Radar
4) Light Detection and Ranging
5) Light Induced Data Reference
Answer- 4) Light Detection and Ranging
Explanation:
Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR), is a remote sensing method that uses light in the form of a
pulsed laser to measure distance of a target object.
90. Who is the present (in June’21) Union Minister of State (I/C) for Port, Shipping and
Waterways?
1) D. V. Sadananda Gowda
2) Dharmendra Pradhan
3) Prahlad Singh Patel
4) Faggan Singh Kulaste
5) Mansukh Mandaviya
Answer- 5) Mansukh Mandaviya
Explanation:
Mansukh Mandaviya, the present (in June’21) Union Minister of State (I/C) for Port, Shipping and
Waterways, chaired the 18th meeting of the Maritime State Development Council (MSDC). The meeting
highlighted on the importance of ‘Indian Port Bill 2021’
91. The Scientific study of Moths & Butterflies is known as _____________________.
1) Felinology
2) Lepidopterology
3) Melittology
4) Myrmecology
5) Malacology
Answer- 2) Lepidopterology
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Explanation:
South American country, Colombia, houses the World’s largest variety of Butterflies, accounting for
almost 20% of the species total population.
Lepidopterology is the scientific study of Moths & butterflies.
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Table of Contents
NATIONAL AFFAIRS ...................................................................................................................................................... 4
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS ......................................................................................................................................... 50
GOVT SCHEMES ............................................................................................................................................................ 57
VISITS............................................................................................................................................................................. 61
BANKING AND FINANCE ............................................................................................................................................. 63
ECONOMY AND BUSINESS .......................................................................................................................................... 97
MoUs AND AGREEMENTS ......................................................................................................................................... 106
APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS ................................................................................................................... 114
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS ................................................................................................................................ 126
SUMMITS, CONFERENCES ......................................................................................................................................... 134
COMMITTEE AND MEETING..................................................................................................................................... 136
INDEX ........................................................................................................................................................................... 140
ACQUISITION AND MERGERS .................................................................................................................................. 151
DEFENCE...................................................................................................................................................................... 156
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY .................................................................................................................................... 162
SPORTS ........................................................................................................................................................................ 171
BOOKS AND AUTHORS.............................................................................................................................................. 182
OBITUARY ................................................................................................................................................................... 192
IMPORTANT DAYS ..................................................................................................................................................... 197
ENVIRONMENT .......................................................................................................................................................... 208
APP and WEB PORTAL ............................................................................................................................................. 210
CURRENT STATIC BANKING .................................................................................................................................... 216
CA STATIC GK ............................................................................................................................................................. 228
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NATIONAL AFFAIRS
1. What was the deadline fixed by the Supreme Court of India (in June 2021) for all States & UTs
for implementing ‘One Nation, One Ration Card’ scheme (ONORC)?
1) 31st August, 2021
2) 31st July, 2021
3) 1st August, 2021
4) 1st July, 2021
5) 15th August, 2021
Answer- 2) 31st July, 2021
Explanation:
The Supreme Court directed States and Union Territories (UT) to extend the implementation of the ‘One
Nation, One Ration Card’ scheme (ONORC) by July 31, 2021
i.ONORC scheme was started in June 2019 to enable migrant workers and their family members to buy
subsidised ration
2. In June 2021, Ministry of Jal Shakti released a Glacial Lake Atlas of _______________ to study the
impact of Climate Change
1) Indus River Basin
2) Kaveri River Basin
3) Brahmaputra River Basin
4) Ganga River Basin
5) Krishna River Basin
Answer- 4) Ganga River Basin
Explanation:
Glacial Lake Atlas of Ganga River Basin was virtually released by Pankaj Kumar, Secretary,
Department of Water Resources, Ministry of Jal Shakti. Glacial Atlas is an initiative under National
Hydrology Project (NHP) to study on climate change impact analysis
i.During the event, Chairman ISRO K. Sivan, launched the NHP– Bhuvan portal of National Remote
Sensing Centre (NRSC)
3. Name the organisation that recently (in June’21) released the ‘Study on Not-For-Profit Hospital
Model in India’
1) National Human Rights Commission
2) Department of Health Research
3) NITI Aayog
4) Indian Council of Medical Research
5) Competition Commission of India
Answer- 3) NITI Aayog
Explanation:
As India’s policies and programmes are aimed at achieving Universal Health Coverage by 2030, NITI
Aayog released the Study on Not-For-Profit Hospital Model in India-Web providing insight into their
operation model. Not-for-profit hospitals account for only 2.7% of in-patients in the country.
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About NITI Aayog:
Establishment– 2015
Chairperson– Prime Minister of India
CEO– Amitabh Kant
4. Which organisation partnered with Intel India to launch “Fund for Industrial Research
Engagement (FIRE)” a 1st of its kind research initiative?
1) Science and Engineering Research Board
2) Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
3) Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
4) Centre for Development of Advanced Computing
5) Indian Council of Social Science Research
Answer- 1) Science and Engineering Research Board
Explanation:
Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), a statutory body under Department of Science &
Technology (DST) in partnership with Intel India has launched the 1st of its kind research initiative
called ‘Fund for Industrial Research Engagement
(FIRE)’ to advance deep tech-based research in India.
5. Where was the Zen Garden and Kaizen Academy recently (in June’21) inaugurated as a sign of
India-Japan relationship?
1) Ahmedabad, Gujarat
2) Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
3) Ropar, Punjab
4) Dispur, Assam
5) Jaipur, Rajasthan
Answer- 1) Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Explanation:
Narendra Modi, Prime Minister(PM) of India, virtually inaugurated a Zen Garden and Kaizen Academy at
Ahmedabad Management Association (AMA) in Ahmedabad, Gujarat to display the bond between India
and Japan.
6. Identify the points that are correctly related to the recent (July’21) approvals made by the
Union Cabinet:
A) The last date for registration of Atma Nirbhar Rojgar Yojana (ABRY), which is implemented by
EPFO, is extended till 31st March, 2022
B) Cabinet approved the revised strategy for implementing BharatNet – optical fibre connectivity
to 16 states through Public Private Partnership
C) India will sign an MoU with Gambia to strengthen bilateral cooperation in Personnel
Administration and Governance
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & C
3) Only B
4) Only B & C
5) Only A
Answer- 1) All A, B & C
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Explanation:
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi accorded approval for several initiatives.
i.The last date for registration of beneficiaries for availing the benefit under Atma Nirbhar Rojgar
Yojana (ABRY) has been extended from 30th June, 2021 to 31st March, 2022.
· Under ABRY, establishments registered with EPFO and their new employees drawing a monthly
wage of less than INR 15,000 are being benefited
ii.The cabinet approved the revised implementation strategy of BharatNet through Public Private
Partnership mode (PPP) in 16 states of India with optical fibre connectivity
iii.Approved the signing of an MoU between India & Gambia to strengthen bilateral cooperation in
Personnel Administration and Governance Reforms.
7. Identify the points that are correctly related to the recent (July’21) approvals made by the
Union Cabinet:
A) A ‘Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme’ has been proposed with an outlay of Rs 3.03 lakh
crores to improve the operating efficiency of Power DISCOM companies
B) TATA Power has been nominated as the Nodal agency for implementing the power
distribution scheme
C) Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) will sign two separate MoU’s with Nepal &
Myanmar to promote cooperation in the healthcare sector
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & C
3) Only B
4) Only B & C
5) Only A
Answer- 2) Only A & C
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi accorded approval for several initiatives.
i.Reforms-based and Results-Linked ‘Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme’, to improve the
operational efficiencies and financial sustainability of Power DISCOM (Distribution Company)
· The scheme worth INR 3.03 Lakh crore will be available till 2025-26, with Rural Electrification
Corporation (REC) & Power Finance Corporation (PFC) have been nominated as nodal agencies
ii.Signing of an MoU between Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), India and the Nepal Health
Research Council (NHRC), Nepal.
iii.Signing of an MoU between Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), India and the Department of
Medical Research (DMR), Ministry of Health and Sports, Myanmar.
8. _____________ partnered with Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL) for constructing
Units 5 & 6 of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KNPP) in ______________
1) France; Tamil Nadu
2) Germany; Odisha
3) Russia; Tamil Nadu
4) Germany; Maharashtra
5) Russia; Maharashtra
Answer- 3) Russia; Tamil Nadu
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Explanation:
Rosatom, a Russian State-run Nuclear Energy Corporation & Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd
(NPCIL), under the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) have started the construction work on Units 5 &
6 of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KNPP) in Tamil Nadu.
i.India and Russia’s agreement on nuclear power envisions building as many as 12 nuclear plants by
2035.
ii.Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL) is headquartered at Mumbai, Maharashtra.
9. Finance Ministry has retained the Interest rates of all ____ Small Savings Schemes for the 2nd
quarter(Q2) of FY22 same as Q1, making it the 5 consecutive quarter with unchanged interest
th
rates
1) 8
2) 15
3) 6
4) 12
5) 9
Answer- 4) 12
Explanation:
The Ministry of Finance, Government of India (GoI) had retained the Interest Rate of Small Savings
Scheme for the 2nd quarter(Q2) for the Financial Year 2021-22 (FY22) same as Q1 FY22 due to COVID-
19.
• It is the 5th consecutive quarter that GoI had unchanged the Interest Rates of the small saving
schemes (unchanged since April 1, 2020).
• The small savings schemes consist of 12 schemes
10. Which organisation will implement the 1st of its kind virtual cyber museum to honour the
war heroes of India by the Defence Ministry?
1) Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers
2) Confederation of Indian Industries
3) Ordnance Factory Board
4) Only 1 & 2
5) Only 1 & 3
Answer- 4) Only 1 & 2
Explanation:
As part of the 75th Anniversary of India’s Independence, the Ministry of Defence has initiated a project
to create the 1st of its kind cyber museum which will honour the war heroes of India. It will be an
interactive virtual museum of India’s Gallantry award winners and will be hosted by the Gallantry
awards portal.
• The project will be implemented in partnership with Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers
(SIDM) and Confederation of Indian Industries (CII).
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11. Identify the points that are correctly related to the United District Information System for
Education Plus (UDISE+) report:
A) UDISE+ report for the year 2019-20 was released by Education Ministry
B) As per the report, only 22% of the Indian Schools had Internet connection in 2019-20
C) Gender Parity Index (GPI) at Higher Secondary level increased to 1.04 in 2019-20 compared to
0.97 in 2012-13
1) Only B & C
2) Only A & B
3) Only C
4) Only B
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
Union Minister for Education Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ released the report on United District
Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) 2019-20 for School Education in India.
i.Only 39% of schools in India had computers, while 22% had an internet connection in 2019-20.
ii.Gender Parity Index (GPI) at both Secondary and Higher Secondary levels have improved. GPI has
increased the most at the higher secondary level, which has increased to 1.04 in 2019-20 from 0.97 in
2012-13.
12. In July 2021, India unveiled Asia's longest and world’s 5th largest NATRAX (National
Automotive Test Tracks) High-Speed Track. Where is the track located?
1) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
2) Noida, Uttar Pradesh
3) Pune, Maharashtra
4) Indore, Madhya Pradesh
5) Gurugram, Haryana
Answer- 4) Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
Union Minister Prakash Javadekar, Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises (MoHI&PE)
virtually inaugurated Asia’s longest and world’s 5th largest 11.3 km NATRAX (National Automotive
Test Tracks) High-Speed Track (HST) in India’s Pithampur district of Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
13. Which type of traders were recently (in July’21) included in the definition of MSME sector by
the Central government of India?
1) Retail Traders
2) Wholesale Traders
3) IT Service Traders
4) Both 1 & 2
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 4) Both 1 & 2
Explanation:
Union Minister of MSME & Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has announced the Central
Government’s revision of MSMEs guidelines and the inclusion of Retail and Wholesale trades as
MSMEs. Earlier in the definition of MSME has only the manufacturing and service enterprises
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14. In July 2021, A compendium of the working of Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural
Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) was released. DAY-NRLM was launched in __________ under the
__________________.
1) 2006; Ministry of Women and Child Development
2) 2011; Ministry of Rural Development
3) 2018; Ministry of MSME
4) 2018; Ministry of Women and Child Development
5) 2006; Ministry of Rural Development
Answer- 2) 2011; Ministry of Rural Development
Explanation:
The Ministry of Rural Development released a compendium on Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National
Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) and measures taken by it to address gender issues through Self
Help Groups (SHGs).
It was launched as ‘Aajeevika – NRLM’ by the GOI’s Ministry of Rural Development in 2011 to address
multidimensional poverty issues. It was renamed to DAY-NRLM in 2015.
15. In July 2021, the Department of Space (DoS) proposed the ‘Draft National Space
Transportation Policy 2020 – Norms, Guidelines & Procedures (NGP)’.
What are the points that are correctly related to the proposals?
A) Indian Private companies will be allowed to establish & operate rocket launch sites within
and outside India
B) Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will act as the nodal agency for all approvals
related to launches by Indian private companies
C) DRDO has developed a Green fuel using solid Nitrogen Dioxide for rocket propulsion, which
will be used in ‘Gaganyaan’ mission
1) All A, B & C
2) Only C
3) Only A & B
4) Only A
5) Only B & C
Answer- 4) Only A
Explanation:
The Department of Space (DoS) tabled the ‘Draft National Space Transportation Policy 2020 – Norms,
Guidelines & Procedures (NGP)’ in public domain for comments & suggestions.
i.The draft policy allows Indian Private companies to establish and operate rocket launch sites within
and outside the country, after getting prior authorisation from the government.
ii.Indian National Space Promotion & Authorization Center (IN-SPACe), is the nodal agency for all
approvals related to launches by the Indian private sector.
iii.ISRO is developing green propulsion through hydrogen peroxide for India’s 1st Human Space Flight
Programme ‘Gaganyaan’.
iv.ISRO has also developed ISROSENE, a rocket-grade version of kerosene
16. Identify the Ministry that launched the plan called “Freight Smart Cities” to improve the
efficiency of urban freight transportation:
1) Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises
2) Ministry of Finance
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3) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
4) Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
5) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Answer- 5) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Explanation:
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry, unveiled a plan for ‘Freight Smart Cities’ to improve the
efficiency of urban freight and to reduce the logistics costs. It also released a handbook outlining 14
measures that can be taken to improve urban freight with low-cost, and low effort initiatives through
relevant PPP.
17. In July 2021, Vice President Venkaiah Naidu virtually addressed the 19th Meeting of the
Governing Council & chaired the 20th Meeting of the Governing Body of Indian Council of World
Affairs (ICWA).
Identify the points that are correctly related to the meetings:
A) The 19th meeting of Governing Council of ICWA took place at Hyderabad, Telangana
B) A book, ‘Sapru House: A Story of Institutions Building in World Affairs’ authored by Dr TCA
Raghavan, Director General of ICWA was launched during the meeting
C) Vijay Thakur Singh was appointed as the next Director General of ICWA, for a 3-years term
1) Only A & B
2) Only B & C
3) All A, B & C
4) Only B
5) Only A
Answer- 3) All A, B & C
Explanation:
Vice President (VP) Venkaiah Naidu virtually addressed the 19th Meeting of the Governing Council &
chaired the 20th Meeting of the Governing Body of Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA). The 19th
meeting of the Governing Council of ICWA took place at Hyderabad, Telangana.
i.Established in 1943, ICWA was India’s 1st Independent International Affairs think tank with
headquarters at New Delhi.
ii.VP launched a book titled ‘Sapru House: A Story of Institutions Building in World Affairs’ authored by
Dr TCA Raghavan, Director General of ICWA and Dr. Vivek Mishra, Research Fellow at ICWA.
iii.Vijay Thakur Singh was appointed as the next Director General of ICWA. DG of ICWA has a tenure of
3-years
18. Which organisation partnered with NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) to conduct
the 1st fintech cohort of AIM-iLEAP to link start-ups with Industrial investors?
1) Visa
2) Startup Réseau
3) Mudra Bank
4) Only 1 & 2
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 4) Only 1 & 2
Explanation:
A first fintech cohort of AIM-iLEAP (Innovative leadership for entrepreneurial agility and profitability)
was concluded recently which was organized by Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) of NITI (National
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Institution for Transforming India) Aayog in collaboration with Startup Réseau and Visa through a series
of thematic virtual demo.
Aim - An initiative for start-ups to provide them access to industry, markets and investors thereby
enhancing the innovation ecosystem.
19. Identify the organisation that developed the “Financial Literacy Textbook for Class 6” for
students of CBSE, to make children aware of Money market:
1) Indian Banks' Association
2) Securities & Exchange Board of India
3) National Informatics Centre
4) National Payments Corporation of India
5) Reserve Bank of India
Answer- 4) National Payments Corporation of India
Explanation:
National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) developed the “Financial Literacy Textbook for Class 6”
students of CBSE, to make children’s aware of basic financial concepts.
About CBSE:
Established – 1962
Chairperson – Manoj Ahuja
Headquarters – New Delhi
About NPCI:
Incorporated in 2008
MD & CEO – Dilip Asbe
Headquarter – Mumbai, Maharashtra
20. Where is India planning (as of July’21) to construct its 2nd largest & the World’s 3rd largest
Cricket Stadium?
1) Ahmedabad, Gujarat
2) Nagpur, Maharashtra
3) Jaipur, Rajasthan
4) Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh
5) Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Answer- 3) Jaipur, Rajasthan
Explanation:
India’s 2nd Largest Cricket Stadium & World’s 3rd Largest Cricket Stadium is set to be constructed in
Jaipur, Rajasthan.
The world’s largest Cricket Stadium is Narendra Modi Stadium, Motera, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
21. Where did the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) launch a 1st of its kind
exercise called “Bamboo Oasis on Lands in Drought (BOLD)”?
1) Raipur, Chhattisgarh
2) Udaipur, Rajasthan
3) Gurugram, Haryana
4) Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
5) Jalandhar, Punjab
Answer- 2) Udaipur, Rajasthan
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Explanation:
Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) initiated a project “Bamboo Oasis on Lands in Drought
(BOLD)”, first of its kind exercise in India from the tribal village Nichla Mandwa in Udaipur, Rajasthan. It
was launched as a part of KVIC’s “Khadi Bamboo Festival” to celebrate 75 years of independence “Azadi
ka Amrit Mahotsav”.
22. Name the State/UT that launched a 24×7 counselling helpline number ‘Sukoon’ to curb
Suicide cases:
1) Chandigarh
2) Puducherry
3) Jammu & Kashmir
4) New Delhi
5) Punjab
Answer- 3) Jammu & Kashmir
Explanation:
In order to curb the suicide cases, the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) of Jammu & Kashmir (J&K)
inaugurated the J&K’s 1st 24×7 counselling helpline number ‘Sukoon’ & is accessible at toll-free number
1800-1807159. The name of the program, ‘Sukoon’ literally translates to ‘relief’.
23. Identify the points that are correctly related to the Education Ministry’s ‘National Initiative
for Proficiency in Reading with Understanding and Numeracy (NIPUN Bharat)’ Mission
A) NIPUN Bharat aims to ensure that all children in the age group of 3-9 or by the end of Grade 3,
attain foundational literacy and numeracy
B) The Foundational Literacy and Numeracy levels targets were developed by CBSE, and NIPUN
Bharat plans to attain the target by 2030
C) The mission was launched under ‘Samagra Shiksha’ scheme and uses a 5-tier implementation
mechanism: National-State-District-Block-School level
1) Only A
2) Only B & C
3) All A, B & C
4) Only A & C
5) Only C
Answer- 4) Only A & C
Explanation:
Union Minister for Education, Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ virtually launched ‘National Initiative for
Proficiency in Reading with Understanding and Numeracy (NIPUN Bharat)’ Mission & its Guidelines.
i.It aims to ensure that every child in India attains foundational literacy and numeracy by the end of
Grade 3, by 2026-27.
ii.Purpose – To cover the learning needs of children in the age group of 3-9 years.
iii.The mission was launched under ‘Samagra Shiksha’ scheme & will be implemented by the
Department of School Education and Literacy
iv.It will be implemented by setting up a 5-tier mechanism at the National-State-District-Block-
School level in all states & UTs.
v.NIPUN targets to attain Foundational Literacy and Numeracy levels that are developed by NCERT,
International research and ORF studies based on children learning outcomes
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24. The 52nd edition of International Film Festival of India (IFFI) will be held in _______ from 20th
to 28th November, 2021 and a new award, “________________ Lifetime Achievement Award for
Excellence in Cinema” will be instituted annually from 2021
1) New Delhi; Mrinal Sen
2) Goa; Satyajit Ray
3) Mumbai; Satyajit Ray
4) Goa; Mrinal Sen
5) New Delhi; Satyajit Ray
Answer- 2) Goa; Satyajit Ray
Explanation:
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) announced the dates for 52nd edition of the
International Film Festival of India (IFFI), which will be held in Goa in Hybrid format from 20th to 28th
November, 2021
i.Marking the 100th Birth anniversary of India’s legendary filmmaker “Satyajit Ray”, A new award –
“Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award for Excellence in Cinema” will be instituted annually
starting from 2021
25. In July 2021, Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change approved Ramgarh Vishdhari
Sanctuary of _____________ as the _____ Tiger Reserve of India
1) West Bengal; 49th
2) Uttarakhand; 51st
3) Uttarakhand; 52nd
4) Rajasthan; 52nd
5) Rajasthan; 49th
Answer- 4) Rajasthan; 52nd
Explanation:
Ramgarh Vishdhari Sanctuary in Bundi, Rajasthan has been sanctioned as the 4th Tiger Reserve of
Rajasthan and 52nd Tiger Reserve of India by the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change
(MoEFCC).
i.Ramgarh Vishdhari Wildlife Sanctuary was established in 1982.
ii.Project Tiger was launched in 1973 with 9 tiger reserves in India
26. _____________________ in partnership with _______________ launched India’s 1st FASTag/UPI based
cashless parking facility at Kashmere Gate Metro Station
1) Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation; National Payments Corporation of India
2) Delhi Metro Rail Corporation; National Informatics Centre
3) Chennai Metro Rail Limited; National Informatics Centre
4) Delhi Metro Rail Corporation; National Payments Corporation of India
5) Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation; National Informatics Centre
Answer- 4) Delhi Metro Rail Corporation; National Payments Corporation of India
Explanation:
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation(DMRC) launched India’s first FASTag/UPI based cashless parking
facility at the Kashmere Gate Metro Station, the only triple-interchange station of DMRC.
DMRC partnered with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to launch a 100% digital
parking plaza with FASTag contactless parking solution at Kashmere Gate.
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27. In July 2021, the Central Government created the ‘Ministry of Cooperation’ for strengthening
Indian Cooperative societies through development of Multi-State Co-operatives (MSCS).
What are the points that are correctly related to the New Ministry?
A) Ministry of Cooperation has been carved out from the Ministry of Social Justice and
Empowerment
B) Under Article 77, President of India can approve the formation of New Ministry for
administrative purpose, on the demand of the Union Cabinet
C) Formation of ‘Cooperative Societies’ is a Constitutional right under ‘Services under the Union
and the States’ of Article 308
1) All A, B & C
2) Only B & C
3) Only A & B
4) Only B
5) Only A
Answer- 4) Only B
Explanation:
The Central Government has created a separate ‘Ministry of Cooperation’ to provide a separate
administrative, legal and policy framework for strengthening the Co-operative Movement in India.
i.The New Ministry has been carved out from the Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers
Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare.
ii.It aims to improve the Ease of doing business for cooperatives and enable development of National
Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) through Multi-State Co-operatives (MSCS).
iii.The President exercising his powers conferred by Clause (3) of Article 77 of the Constitution
approved the formation of a new Ministry.
iv.As per Article 19 (1) (c) of the Constitution, formation of “Cooperative Societies” is one of the
fundamental rights of an Indian Citizen.
28. In July 2021, President of India gave approval for the transfer of “Department of Public
Enterprises” from the Ministry of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises to ________________________.
1) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
2) Ministry of MSME
3) Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
4) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
5) Ministry of Finance
Answer- 5) Ministry of Finance
Explanation:
President Ram Nath Kovind approved the formation of ‘Department of Public Enterprises (Lok
Udyam Vibhag)’ under the Ministry of Finance. The department was previously a part of under the
Ministry of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises, now changed to “Ministry of Heavy Industries”
i.12 work areas for DPE includes - Monitoring & evaluating the performance of PSEs, categorization of
Central PSEs including the conferring of ‘Ratna’ Status
29. As per the Ministry of Coal, India produced over 716 Million Tonnes (MT) of Coal in FY 2020-
21 with ___________ being India’s largest producer.
1) Odisha
2) Bihar
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3) Telangana
4) Chhattisgarh
5) Punjab
Answer- 4) Chhattisgarh
Explanation:
According to the provisional statistics of 2020-21 released by the Ministry of Coal, India’s coal
production dropped by 2.02% to 716.08 Million Tonnes (MT) in FY 2020-21 compared to 730.87 MT in
FY 2019-20. Chhattisgarh registered the highest coal production in India.
30. Which Indian State/UT became the top performer (as of July’21) under the National Initiative
for School Heads and Teachers Holistic Advancement (NISHTHA) Scheme?
1) Chandigarh
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) New Delhi
4) Punjab
5) Jammu & Kashmir
Answer- 5) Jammu & Kashmir
Explanation:
Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) has trained 80600 Elementary School Teachers through online mode using
DIKSHA portal, leading it as India’s top performer under National Initiative for School Heads and
Teachers Holistic Advancement (NISHTHA) Scheme.
31. __________________ was appointed as the Chairman of the 25-member Development Council for
the Cement Industry (DCCI) that was set-up by _______________________.
1) K C Jhanwar; NITI Aayog
2) Puneet Dalmia; Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade
3) Rakesh Singh; NITI Aayog
4) Puneet Dalmia; NITI Aayog
5) K C Jhanwar; Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade
Answer- 2) Puneet Dalmia; Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade
Explanation:
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and
Industry, has set up a 25-member Development Council for the Cement Industry (DCCI) under the
chairmanship of Puneet Dalmia, CMD, Dalmia Bharat Group.
32. As per the data released by Land Ports Authority of India (LPAI), India is targeting to
construct _________ Integrated Check Posts by _________.
1) 25; 2025
2) 20; 2030
3) 24; 2025
4) 20; 2025
5) 25; 2030
Answer- 3) 24; 2025
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Explanation:
During a seminar organized by Centre for Social & Economic Progress (CSEP), Aditya Mishra, Chairman
of LPAI (Land Ports Authority of India), a statutory body under the Ministry of Home Affairs stated
that India will have 24 Integrated Check Posts (ICPs) on land borders by 2025.
i.India inaugurated its 1st ICP in 2012 at Attari international land border (India-Pakistan border).
33. In July 2021, the Union Cabinet gave approval for a series of initiatives. Identify the points that
are correctly related to the approvals:
A) A New scheme ECRP-II at a cost of Rs 23,123 crore will be implemented, it will also increase the
scope of e-Sanjeevani Tele-consultation platform
B) Competition Commission of India (CCI) will sign a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with
Australia for increasing cooperation in Competition Law & Policy
C) Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICoAI) will sign an MoU with UK to facilitate movement of
professionals between the countries
1) Only A & C
2) Only B
3) Only A & B
4) Only A
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 1) Only A & C
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi accorded approval to several initiatives.
i.The newly approved scheme ‘India COVID-19 Emergency Response & Health System Preparedness
Package: Phase-II (ECRP-II)’ will be implemented at a total cost of INR 23,123 crore from July 1,2021 to
March 31, 2022 (9-months).
• Support will also be provided to e-Sanjeevani Tele-consultation platform to expand its tele-
consultations to upto 5 lakhs/day.
ii.Approval for signing of MoC between the Competition Commission of India (CCI) & Japan Fair Trade
Commission (JFTC), to strengthen cooperation in the matter of Competition Law and Policy
iii.Approval for signing of MoU between Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICoAI) and the Association
of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), UK to facilitate movement of professionals between the
countries
34. In July 2021, Union Cabinet gave approval for the modification of ‘Agriculture Infrastructure
Fund (AIF)’, increasing the number of projects to _________ for Private sector entities, under the
interest subvention scheme for loans upto _________
1) 25; Rs 2 Crore
2) 50; Rs 2 Crore
3) 25; Rs 1 Crore
4) 50; Rs 1 Crore
5) 15; Rs 2 Crore
Answer- 1) 25; Rs 2 Crore
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet had approved the modifications in the Central Sector Scheme of Financing Facility of
the 1 Lakh crore worth ‘Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF)’.
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Modification:
• At present, Interest subvention for a loan upto INR 2 crore in one location is eligible under the
scheme.
• Interest Subventions for Private sector entities has been increased to a maximum of 25 such
projects.
35. Identify the points that are correctly related to the new ‘Information Technology
(Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021’:
A) Twitter India become the 1st ‘Significant Social Media Intermediaries (SSMIs)’ to publish a
Transparency report under the new IT Rules
B) A Nodal Contact Person for coordination with law enforcement agencies and a Chief Compliance
Officer for compliance of IT rules shall be appointed by the companies
C) Both the appointees shall be a resident of India
1) Only A & C
2) Only B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 3) Only B & C
Explanation:
Google India became the 1st company which is qualified as ‘Significant Social Media Intermediaries
(SSMIs)’ to publish a Transparency report under the new ‘Information Technology (Intermediary
Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021’.
New IT Rules
It mandates SSMIs (or platforms with over 5 million users) to,
i.Appoint a Nodal Contact Person for 24×7 coordination with law enforcement agencies.
ii.Appoint a Chief Compliance Officer who shall be responsible for ensuring compliance with the Act and
Rules. All appointees shall be a resident of India.
36. Where did Epsilon Carbon Private Ltd (ECPL) set-up India’s 1st integrated carbon black
complex?
1) Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh
2) Bellary, Karnataka
3) Nashik, Maharashtra
4) Kolkata, West Bengal
5) Sagar, Madhya Pradesh
Answer- 2) Bellary, Karnataka
Explanation:
i.Coal India Ltd (CIL) signed an agreement for the purchase of 11, 20-cubic metre Russian rope shovels
for nearly Rs 1,462 crore with Iz-Kartex named after P.G.Korbokov Ltd, a Russian shovel manufacturing
company.
ii.India’s 1st integrated carbon black complex has successfully commissioned its operations in Bellary,
Karnataka. It was set up by Epsilon Carbon Private Limited (ECPL)
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37. Which organisation partnered with the Ministry of External Affairs to organise the 1st edition
of Indo Pacific Business Summit?
1) Confederation of Indian Industry
2) Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry
3) Quality Council of India
4) National Small Industries Corporation
5) Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade
Answer- 1) Confederation of Indian Industry
Explanation:
Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in partnership with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)
organised the 1st edition of Indo Pacific Business Summit virtually.
i.Theme of the Summit – ‘Developing a Road Map for Shared Prosperity’
ii.India’s Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) Schemes worth USD 26 billion in 13 sectors to boost
manufacturing
38. Which of the following is correct with respect to the recent (in July’21) approval given by the
Digital Communication Commission?
1) Usage of Satellite-based VSAT system
2) Implementing BharatNet project under Public Private Partnership
3) Use of Low Earth Orbit drone by General Public
4) Only 1 & 2
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 4) Only 1 & 2
Explanation:
Digital Communication Commission (DCC) cleared the provision for usage of Satellite based VSAT (Very-
Small-Aperture Terminal) system for providing telecom connectivity in remote areas to avoid difficulties
in laying Optical fibre lines. DCC also gave approval for the proposal to implement the BharatNet project
under Public Private Partnership (PPP) in 16 states.
39. India Industrial Land Bank (IILB), a GIS based portal for all Industrial infrastructure-related
information in India is set to achieve pan-India integration by December 2021, as per the data
released by __________________________
1) Ministry of Heavy Industries
2) Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
3) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
4) Ministry of Finance
5) Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Answer- 3) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Explanation:
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry indicated that the India Industrial Land Bank (IILB) will
achieve pan-India integration by December 2021.
i.IILB is a GIS (geographic information system) based portal that acts as a repository for industrial
infrastructure-related information
ii.Union Minister of Commerce & Industries – Piyush Goyal
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40. Where is NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd planning to set up India’s 1st Green Hydrogen Mobility
project?
1) Mizoram
2) Chandigarh
3) Sikkim
4) Ladakh
5) Arunachal Pradesh
Answer- 4) Ladakh
Explanation:
NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd (NTPC REL) signed an MoU with the Union Territory of Ladakh to set up
India’s 1st Green Hydrogen Mobility project in Ladakh.
i.NTPC will help in developing Green hydrogen & renewable energy based economy, under the idea of
‘Carbon Neutral’ Ladakh.
ii.Gurdeep Singh is the current Chairman & MD of NTPC Ltd
41. What are the points that are correctly related to the newly reconstituted Cabinet Committees
of the Parliament?
A) Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia was inducted into the 8-member Cabinet Committee
on Investment and Growth
B) Union Minister of Steel - Ramchandra Prasad Singh, was included to the Cabinet Committee on
Employment & Skill Development
C) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh & Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman are inducted into the
Cabinet Appointments Committee
1) Only A & B
2) All A, B & C
3) Only C
4) Only A
5) Only A & C
Answer- 1) Only A & B
Explanation:
After the July 2021 Cabinet Reshuffle, the Government has reconstituted its Cabinet committees with the
inclusion of new ministers:
i.Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia was inducted into the 8-member Cabinet Committee on
Investment and Growth
ii.Union Minister Ramchandra Prasad Singh, Ministry of Steel was included as a special invitee to the
9-member Cabinet Committee on Employment & Skill Development.
iii.Appointments Committee of the Cabinet - A 2-member committee composed of PM Narendra Modi
and Amit Shah
42. Where was India’s 1st Cryptogamic Garden recently (in July’21) inaugurated?
1) Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
2) Jaipur, Rajasthan
3) Hubli, Karnataka
4) Rajkot, Gujarat
5) Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Answer- 5) Dehradun, Uttarakhand
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Explanation:
India’s 1st Cryptogamic Garden which has nearly 50 species of Lichens, Ferns and Fungi was
inaugurated at Dehradun, Uttarakhand. It was inaugurated by social activist Anoop Nautiyal.
43. The Central Government is planning to construct India’s 2nd longest expressway - Ganga
Expressway, connecting the cities of ___________ & ______________.
1) Delhi; Kolkata
2) Delhi; Prayagraj
3) Noida; Kolkata
4) Meerut; Kolkata
5) Meerut; Prayagraj
Answer- 5) Meerut; Prayagraj
Explanation:
Ganga Expressway, a 594 km long expressway covering important cities of Uttar Pradesh is set to be
constructed in September 2021. The planned expressway is the 2nd longest in India, with 6 lanes covering
Uttar Pradesh from Meerut to Prayagraj.
44. In July 2021, Baidyanath Ayurvedic Group set-up India’s 1st Private LNG plant. Where is the
plant located?
1) Nagpur, Maharashtra
2) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
3) Ongole, Andhra Pradesh
4) Dispur, Assam
5) Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
Answer- 1) Nagpur, Maharashtra
Explanation:
Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari inaugurated India’s 1st Private LNG
(Liquefied Natural Gas) Facility plant at Nagpur, Maharashtra. The Plant has been set up by Baidyanath
Ayurvedic Group.
i.India has advanced the target for 20% ethanol blending in petrol (also called E20) to 2023 from 2030.
45. Where did Indian Council for Cultural Relations establish the ‘Bangabandhu Chair’ to honour
‘Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’?
1) Central Secretariat Library
2) Delhi University
3) Jawaharlal Nehru University
4) Parliament of India
5) Delhi Public Library
Answer- 2) Delhi University
Explanation:
For the 1st time, Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) has established the ‘Bangabandhu Chair’
at Delhi University to honour ‘Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’, the father of Bangladesh and to
commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Bangladesh Liberation War and Indo-Bangladesh diplomatic
relations.
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46. In July 2021, _____________ got approval from the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy for setting
up India’s Single largest Solar Park at _____________.
1) NTPC REL; Gujarat
2) ReNew Power; Gujarat
3) NTPC REL; Uttar Pradesh
4) ReNew Power; Rajasthan
5) NTPC REL; Rajasthan
Answer- 1) NTPC REL; Gujarat
Explanation:
NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd (NTPC REL), has received an approval from the Ministry of New and
Renewable Energy (MNRE) to set up India’s single largest Solar Park, 4750 MW renewable energy park
at Rann of Kutch in Khavda, Gujarat.
About NTPC Ltd:
Establishment - 1975
Chairman & MD – Gurdeep Singh
47. Name the organisation that announced plans to implement ‘iDREAMS’ for real-time asset
management of Indian Railways:
1) National Highways Authority of India
2) Delhi Metro Rail Corporation
3) Rail India Technical & Economic Service
4) National Capital Region Transport Corporation
5) Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India
Answer- 4) National Capital Region Transport Corporation
Explanation:
National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) announced plans to implement “Integrated Real-
time Enterprise Asset Management System (iDREAMS)” in Indian Railways to digitally manage all rail
assets.
iDREAMS is a system designed to collect real-time data from BIM, GIS, IoT sensors and other subsystems
in Railways to provide data driven solutions for asset management.
48. Which State government partnered with the World Food Programme to improve its food
security scheme - Targeted Public Distribution System (TDPS)?
1) Punjab
2) Karnataka
3) Uttarakhand
4) Rajasthan
5) Kerala
Answer- 4) Rajasthan
Explanation:
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) in India and the Rajasthan government’s Department of Food
and Civil Supplies established a partnership to improve the Targeted Public Distribution System (TDPS),
world’s largest food safety net scheme in Rajasthan.
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49. In July 2021, _________ State Organic Certification Agency partnered with Ladakh to implement
Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) and convert Ladakh into an Organic UT by __________.
1) Punjab; 2025
2) Sikkim; 2023
3) Punjab; 2023
4) Sikkim; 2025
5) Goa; 2025
Answer- 4) Sikkim; 2025
Explanation:
UT of Ladakh administration signed an MoU with ‘Sikkim State Organic Certification Agency’ (SSOCA)
regarding the implementation of ‘Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana’ (PKVY) and Mission Organic
Development Initiative (MODI) in the Ladakh region. To convert Ladakh into a certified organic UT by
2025.
50. Name the Ministry that recently (in July’21) signed an MoU with the Department of
Biotechnology for improving research on Polar Microbes
1) Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
2) Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
3) Ministry of Earth Sciences
4) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
5) Ministry of Jal Shakti
Answer- 3) Ministry of Earth Sciences
Explanation:
The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) & Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) have signed an MoU for
mutual collaboration in the field of Polar Biology. 2 entities will be collaborating on biotechnological
applications of polar microbes.
51. Identify the points that are correctly related to the recent (in July’21) Cabinet Approvals:
A) A 6-month term extension is given to the Commission that examines on Sub-categorization
within Other Backward Classes (OBCs)
B) Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) for Developing Judicial Infrastructure is extended for 5 years
at a total cost of Rs 9000 crores
C) North Eastern Institute of Folk Medicine (NEIFM) will be renamed as North Eastern Institute of
Unani & Folk Medicine Development (NEIUFMD)
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) Only B
Answer- 2) Only A & B
Explanation:
In July 2021, the Union Cabinet gave approval to the following:
i.11th Term Extension to the Commission constituted under Article 340 of the Constitution to examine
the issue of Sub-categorization within Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in the Central List by 6 months
beyond 31st July 2021 and upto 31st January 2022.
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ii.The Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) for Development of Infrastructure Facilities for Judiciary has
been extended for 5 years from April 1, 2021 – March 31, 2026 at a total cost of INR 9000 crore
iii.The nomenclature & mandate of North Eastern Institute of Folk Medicine (NEIFM) has been changed
as North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda & Folk Medicine Research (NEIAFMR).
52. In July 2021, the Union Cabinet gave approval for increasing the Dearness Allowance (DA) to
Central Government employees to ___________ from the existing _______ of the Basic Pay.
1) 32%; 28%
2) 32%; 17%
3) 17%; 11%
4) 28%; 17%
5) 28%; 11%
Answer- 4) 28%; 17%
Explanation:
The cabinet has approved the increase of Dearness Allowance (DA) to Central Government employees
and Dearness Relief (DR) to Pensions to 28%, which is an increase of 11% compared to existing rate of
17% of the Basic Pay/Pension.
53. Where was India’s 1st Grain ATM or ‘Automated, Multi Commodity, Grain Dispensing Machine’
installed?
1) Gurugram, Haryana
2) Noida, Uttar Pradesh
3) Chandigarh
4) Indore, Madhya Pradesh
5) New Delhi
Answer- 1) Gurugram, Haryana
Explanation:
India’s 1st Grain ATM called ‘Automated, Multi Commodity, Grain Dispensing Machine’ has been
installed in Farrukhnagar, Gurugram district, Haryana. It has been set up as part of a pilot project under
the ‘World Food Programme’ to bring more transparency to the Public Distribution system.
i.The machine which works like Bank ATMs can dispense approximately 70 kg of grains in 5-7 minutes’.
54. Identify the state government that annually celebrates ‘Asha Bonalu’ - a traditional folk
festival.
1) Karnataka
2) West Bengal
3) Telangana
4) Bihar
5) Odisha
Answer- 3) Telangana
Explanation:
The state of Telangana commenced its annual month-long festival ‘Asha Bonalu’ on July 11, 2021 at
Golconda Fort in Hyderabad.
i.It is the state festival of Telangana & one of the biggest traditional folk festival in India
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55. In July 2021, a Government Boys High School from _____________ became the 1st Government
school in India to develop a satellite
1) Maharashtra
2) Chandigarh
3) New Delhi
4) Karnataka
5) Kerala
Answer- 4) Karnataka
Explanation:
Government Boys High School in Stone Building College in Malleshwaram, Karnataka becomes the 1st
government school in India to develop a satellite. The satellite was developed with technical inputs from
experts of Indian Technological Congress Association (ITCA) and ISRO.
56. What is the focus area of ‘Healthcare Innovation Challenge (HIC) 2.0’ that was launched by
NASSCOM’s Centre of Excellence for IoT & AI?
1) MSME Sector
2) Finance Sector
3) Tourism & Hospitality Sector
4) Healthcare Sector
5) All the Above
Answer- 4) Healthcare Sector
Explanation:
NASSCOM’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) for ‘Internet of Things and Artificial Intelligence’ (IoT & AI),
launched Healthcare Innovation Challenge (HIC) 2.0 with a focus on the digital transformation of
healthcare.
57. ___________________ was selected by NABARD (in July’21) for setting-up 17 Farmer Producer
Organizations (FPOs) in ________________.
1) Indian Farm Forestry Development Cooperative; Gujarat
2) IFFCO Kisan Sanchar Ltd; Karnataka
3) Indian Farm Forestry Development Cooperative; Maharashtra
4) IFFCO Kisan Sanchar Ltd; Gujarat
5) IFFCO Kisan Sanchar Ltd; Maharashtra
Answer- 4) IFFCO Kisan Sanchar Ltd; Gujarat
Explanation:
NABARD & NCDC (National Cooperative Development Corporation) have selected IFFCO Kisan Sanchar
Ltd, an arm of Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) for setting up 17 Farmer Producer
Organizations (FPOs) in Gujarat covering its 6 districts to cater various kinds of crops.
58. Name the State/UT that recently (in July’21) integrated its Public Transit System with Google
Maps
1) New Delhi
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Chandigarh
4) Maharashtra
5) Puducherry
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Answer- 1) New Delhi
Explanation:
Delhi Transport Ministry in collaboration with Google launched a system to provide real-time
information about all public buses of Delhi to the commuters.
i.The system would be executed by integrating Delhi’s public transit system onto the Google Maps
59. Which State/UT (in July’21) launched ‘Horticulture Week’ & announced a 100-acre High
Density Plantation nursery for increasing its farmers’ income?
1) Ladakh
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Chandigarh
4) Maharashtra
5) Jammu & Kashmir
Answer- 5) Jammu & Kashmir
Explanation:
Lieutenant Governor (LG) of Jammu & Kashmir(J&K), Manoj Sinha launched ‘Horticulture Week’ in-line
with the Prime Minister’s vision of doubling farmers' income by 2022.
LG virtually laid the foundation stone for a 100-acre High Density Plantation nursery in Chak Roi, J&K.
He also launched the mobile app – ‘Parvaz’ to link Jammu’s horticulture producers with the marketplace.
60. What are the points that are correctly related to the recent (in July’21) initiatives made in PM
Narendra Modi’s visit to Uttar Pradesh?
A) PM inaugurated a 100 bed Mother & Child Hospital in Banaras Hindu University
B) A Tourist Facilitation Centre, established under PRASHAD Scheme – Phase II, was inaugurated
at Varanasi
C) ‘Rudraksh’ – an International Cooperation & Convention Center built at a cost ~ INR 200 crore
from Japan’s financial assistance was inaugurated in Varanasi
1) Only A
2) Only B & C
3) Only A & B
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
PM Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for various projects on his 1-day visit to his constituency
Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh.
i.He inaugurated Projects worth around INR 744 crores which includes a 100 bed Mother & Child Hospital
(MCH) wing in Banaras Hindu University (BHU)
ii.PM Modi inaugurated a Tourist Facilitation Centre under the Project ‘Development of Varanasi under
PRASHAD Scheme – Phase II’.
iii.‘Rudraksh’ – an International Cooperation & Convention Center built at a cost ~ INR 200 crore from
Japan’s financial assistance was inaugurated by the PM in Varanasi.
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61. In July 2021, __________________ signed an agreement with Australia’s University of New South
Wales to establish a ‘Centre for Advanced Transportation Technology and Systems (CATTS)’ at
_________.
1) Indian Academy of Highway Engineers; New Delhi
2) Central Road Research Institute; New Delhi
3) Indian Academy of Highway Engineers; Gurugram
4) Central Road Research Institute; Gurugram
5) Indian Academy of Highway Engineers; Noida
Answer- 5) Indian Academy of Highway Engineers; Noida
Explanation:
Indian Academy of Highway Engineers (IAHE), under the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
(MORTH) signed an agreement with University of New South Wales (UNSW), Australia for setting up a
Centre of Excellence (CoE) i.e. ‘Centre for Advanced Transportation Technology and Systems (CATTS)’ at
IAHE, Noida.
62. Name the Ministry that partnered with WHO & UNICEF to launch the COVID-19 vaccination
campaign - ‘COVID Teeka Sang Surakshit Van, Dhan aur Uddyam’
1) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
2) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
3) Ministry of Women and Child Development
4) Ministry of Tribal Affairs
5) Ministry of Cooperation
Answer- 4) Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Explanation:
Arjun Munda, the Tribal Affairs Minister, virtually launched the nationwide campaign named ‘COVID
Teeka Sang Surakshit Van, Dhan aur Uddyam’ to increase the speed of COVID-19 vaccination among
the tribal people in India. The campaign is launched in partnership with WHO and UNICEF.
63. Which organisation partnered with ‘Sony India Software Centre’ to conduct the National
Hackathon - ‘SAMVEDAN 2021 – Sensing Solutions for Bharat’?
1) IIT Madras
2) Tata Consultancy Services
3) All India Council for Technical Education
4) IISc Bangalore
5) IIT Bombay
Answer- 1) IIT Madras
Explanation:
IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation (IITM-PTF) in partnership with Sony India Software
Centre Pvt. Ltd is set to conduct a National Hackathon called ‘SAMVEDAN 2021 – Sensing Solutions for
Bharat’
64. In July 2021, the Ministry of Earth Science announced India’s target of generating Rs 100 billion
Blue Economy through which programme?
1) Blue Flag programme
2) National Monsoon Mission
3) Deep Ocean Mission
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4) Both 1 & 2
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 3) Deep Ocean Mission
Explanation:
Minister of State (I/C) for Earth Science, Jitendra Singh, announced India’s target of attaining over Rs 100
billion Blue Economy through Deep Ocean Missions (DOM) and conducting deep sea explorations. The
ministry also partnered with ISRO for integrating science oriented departments from various ministries.
65. Which International organisation partnered with SAP Labs India and Government of
Karnataka (in July’21) for digital skilling of women & youth?
1) UNDP
2) UNESCO
3) UNICEF
4) World Bank
5) International Monetary Fund
Answer- 1) UNDP
Explanation:
SAP Labs India & UNDP India have collaborated with the Government of Karnataka to enhance access to
career guidance, employment and entrepreneurship opportunities and to promote the digital skills to
empower the women and youths of Karnataka.
i.Karnataka also launched “Code Unnati” registration drive for women, to impart digital literacy to
women and youth from rural Karnataka.
66. In July 2021, Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) signed an MoU with
MapmyIndia, as per the MoU new mapping services will be enabled in which government mobile
application?
1) MyGov App
2) mParivahan
3) mPassport App
4) UMANG App
5) mAadhaar App
Answer- 4) UMANG App
Explanation:
The Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) signed an MoU with MapmyIndia, thereby
enabling map services in ‘UMANG App’ (Unified Mobile Application for New-Age Governance).
i.This will help citizens to find government facilities near to their location, such as ration shops under
Mera Ration, mandis, blood banks etc.
67. What are the points that are correctly related to the recent (in July’21) initiatives by the
Ministry of Power to improve the efficiency of the building sector?
A) ‘Aiming for Sustainable Habitat: New Initiatives in Building Energy Efficiency 2021’, a new
initiative developed by Bureau of Indian Standards was inaugurated
B) Government to announce NEERMAN Awards & Online Star Rating Tool for Energy Efficient
Homes
C) Over 15,000 Architects, Engineers & Government officials will be trained on Energy
Conservation Building Code (ECBC) 2017 & Eco Niwas Samhita (ENS) 2021
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1) Only B
2) Only A & C
3) Only B & C
4) All A, B & C
5) Only C
Answer- 3) Only B & C
Explanation:
i.Union Minister for Power, R K Singh inaugurated ‘Aiming for Sustainable Habitat: New Initiatives in
Building Energy Efficiency 2021’, a new initiative developed by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency.
ii.Announcement of NEERMAN Awards (National Energy Efficiency Roadmap for Movement towards
Affordable & Natural Habitat) to encourage exceptionally efficient building designs
iii.Online Star Rating Tool for Energy Efficient Homes
iv.Training of over 15,000 Architects, Engineers and Government officials on Energy Conservation
Building Code (ECBC) 2017 and Eco Niwas Samhita (ENS) 2021.
68. In July 2021, Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually made a series of inaugurations in Gujarat.
What are the points that are correct with respect to the initiatives?
A) Gandhinagar Capital Railway Station became India’s 1st Re-developed railway station
B) Inaugurated Vadnagar Railway Station, that was redesigned with a Heritage look
C) Inauguration of 3-new attractions - Aquatic Gallery, Robotic Gallery & Nature Park at Gujarat
Science City, Ahmedabad
1) Only B
2) Only A & C
3) Only B & C
4) All A, B & C
5) Only C
Answer- 4) All A, B & C
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated & dedicated several Railway Projects worth INR
1,100 crore in Gujarat.
i.Inauguration of India’s 1st Re-developed railway station – Gandhinagar Capital Railway Station.
ii.The Vadnagar Railway Station, which is part of the Vadnagar – Modhera – Patan heritage circuit has
been redesigned by Indian Tourism to give a heritage look.
iii.Inauguration of 3-new attractions - Aquatic Gallery, Robotic Gallery & Nature Park at Gujarat Science
City, Ahmedabad.
69. In July 2021, the Central Government amended the ‘Pension Funds Regulatory and
Development Authority’ (PFRDA) Regulations, 2015.
Identify the points that are correctly related India’s current PFRDA policies:
A) Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) limit in the pension fund management under the National
Pension System (NPS) to 51% from 25%
B) At present, NPS has 9 Pension Fund Managers (PFMs) with LIC Pension Fund as the default PFM
C) Only 4 PMFs can make Foreign Investments
1) Only B
2) Only A & C
3) Only B & C
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4) All A, B & C
5) Only C
Answer- 5) Only C
Explanation:
In July 2021, the ‘Pension Funds Regulatory and Development Authority’ (PFRDA) made amendments
over the PFRDA Regulations, 2015 and modified the FDI limit in the pension fund management under the
NPS to 74% from 49%.
i.The NPS has 7 Pension Fund Managers (PFMs) to manage the funds of individuals as per their choice,
with SBI Pension Funds Private Limited is the default PFM under NPS.
ii.Of the 7 PFM, only 4 have foreign investments - HDFC Pension Management, ICICI Prudential Pension
Funds, Kotak Mahindra Pension Fund and Aditya Birla Sun Life Pension Management
70. For the 1st time, __________ a Chinese fruit, was Introduced in India by CSIR Institute of Himalayan
Bioresource Technology at _________________.
1) Monk Fruit; Himachal Pradesh
2) Breadfruit; Uttarakhand
3) Monk Fruit; Uttarakhand
4) Breadfruit; Himachal Pradesh
5) Monk Fruit; Ladakh
Answer- 1) Monk Fruit; Himachal Pradesh
Explanation:
The ‘monk fruit’ which is native to China was introduced for field trials in Himachal Pradesh (HP) by
Palampur-based Council of Scientific Research and Industrial Technology-Institute of Himalayan
Bioresource Technology (CSIR-IHBT) in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh. It is the 1st ever monk fruit
cultivation exercise in India.
71. Name the state government that announced the creation of “Department of Indigenous Faith &
Culture” with a budget of Rs 100 crore during its annual budget for FY 2021-22
1) Punjab
2) Assam
3) Gujarat
4) West Bengal
5) Rajasthan
Answer- 2) Assam
Explanation:
Assam Finance Minister Ajanta Neog presented an INR 566.20 Crore Deficit State Budget for the FY 2021-
22.
Government has announced an increase of monthly financial benefits provided to women from INR 830
to INR 1,000 under Orunodoi Scheme.
The formation of the Department of Indigenous Faith & Culture was announced in the Budget. INR 100
crore has been earmarked for the department.
72. Where is India’s 1st Pod Taxi Service planned to be launched by the Yamuna Expressway
Industrial Development Authority?
1) New Delhi
2) Bihar
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3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Haryana
5) Uttarakhand
Answer- 3) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
India’s 1st Pod taxi service to be launched in Uttar Pradesh (UP) between the upcoming ‘Noida
International Airport’(NIA) & the proposed ‘Film city’ in Uttar Pradesh (UP). It is developed by ‘Yamuna
Expressway Industrial Development Authority’ (YEIDA).
i.Zurich Airport International AG, the Swiss company, signed a shareholder agreement with Noida
International Airport Limited (NIAL) for the development of the NIA in Jewar, UP.
73. Identify the points that are correctly related to the 2nd Digital Conference & Exhibition on
‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat – Self-Reliance for Renewable Energy Manufacturing’.
A) The conference was organised by Confederation of Indian Industry in collaboration with the
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
B) Due to COVID-19, India announced to shift its target of Paris Agreement to reduce carbon
emission to 30% set by 2030 to 2035
C) India will achieve the target of 20% ethanol blending with petrol by 2023-24, and ultimately
move to 100% ethanol blending
1) Only A & C
2) Only B
3) Only A & B
4) Only B & C
5) Only C
Answer- 1) Only A & C
Explanation:
Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) organized the second edition of Digital Conference & Exhibition
‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat – Self-Reliance for Renewable Energy Manufacturing’ virtually in
collaboration with Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) under its RE-INVEST agenda &
DPIIT.
i.India will exceed its target of reducing carbon emission to 33% set by 2030 under the Paris agreement.
ii.India will achieve the target of 20% ethanol blending with petrol by 2023-24. While the ultimate target
is to have vehicles which can take up to 100% ethanol.
74. Which state recently (in July’21) celebrated the monsoon festival - “Shravan Harela festival
2021”?
1) Himachal Pradesh
2) Uttarakhand
3) Assam
4) Sikkim
5) Arunachal Pradesh
Answer- 2) Uttarakhand
Explanation:
Shravan Harela festival 2021, an important folk festival celebrated across the Kumaon region of
Uttarakhand on 16th July which marks the beginning of the monsoon. The word Harela means “Green
Leaves”.
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75. In July 2021, Bollywood actor Yami Gautam partnered with ‘Digital Saathi-Baccho Ka Sahara,
Phone Humara’, an online learning campaign of which state?
1) Chhattisgarh
2) Gujarat
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Manipur
5) Himachal Pradesh
Answer- 5) Himachal Pradesh
Explanation:
Bollywood actor Yami Gautam partnered with the launch of Himachal Pradesh government state’s
initiative, ‘Digital Saathi-Baccho Ka Sahara, Phone Humara’, India’s 1st state-led phone donation campaign
for online learning.
76. What are the points that are correctly related to the recent (in July’21) initiatives by the
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying to boost dairy production in India?
A) Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD) has set-up a Dairy Investment Accelerator
under its Investment Facilitation Cell
B) The initiative aims to create awareness about Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development
fund (AHIDF), a Rs. 15,000 crore scheme, by DAHD to boost investment in Dairy sector
C) India being the 3rd largest Milk producer in the World, aims to become the world’s top
contributor through the scheme
1) All A, B & C
2) Only B & C
3) Only B
4) Only A & B
5) Only C
Answer- 4) Only A & B
Explanation:
In order to promote and facilitate investments in the Indian Dairy sector, the Department of Animal
Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD) of Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying on July 19, 2021
has set up a Dairy Investment Accelerator under its Investment Facilitation Cell, to act as an interface
with investors.
i.This will create awareness about Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development fund (AHIDF), a Rs.
15,000 crore scheme by DAHD to boost investment in Dairy sector.
ii.India is the World's largest milk producer contributing 23% of global milk production.
77. _________________ is planning to build India’s 1st ‘Green Hydrogen’ plant at ________________
1) ONGC; Jamnagar, Gujarat
2) Indian Oil Corporation; Mathura, Uttar Pradesh
3) ONGC; Mathura, Uttar Pradesh
4) Indian Oil Corporation; Jamnagar, Gujarat
5) ONGC; Mangalore, Karnataka
Answer- 2) Indian Oil Corporation; Mathura, Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) is set to build India’s 1st ‘Green Hydrogen’ plant at Mathura refinery, Uttar
Pradesh (UP). Through this, it aims to cater to the growing demand for cleaner forms of energy.
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i.Green hydrogen is hydrogen produced by splitting water by electrolysis.
78. In July 2021, India successfully conducted its 1st High-Speed Rail Trails with _________ from
Jaynagar in _____________.
1) Bangladesh; Bihar
2) Bhutan; Sikkim
3) Bangladesh; West Bengal
4) Nepal; Uttar Pradesh
5) Nepal; Bihar
Answer- 5) Nepal; Bihar
Explanation:
India successfully conducted the 1st High-Speed Rails Trails between India & Nepal i.e. Jaynagar – Kurtha
Railway link connecting India’s Jaynagar in Bihar and Nepal’s Kurtha.
i.It has been set up by IRCON (Indian Railway Construction Limited) under India – Nepal friendship rail
project and is financed by India
79. Identify the points that are correctly related to the initiatives taken by Indian Government in
relation with Mineral exploration in India:
A) In July 2021, National Mineral Development Corporation has signed an MoU with Directorate of
Mines & Geology (DMG), Goa for Iron ore explorations in Goa
B) India has amended Mines and Minerals (Regulation and Development) Act 2021, to enable state
governments for fast track evaluation of the auctioning of mineral rich areas
C) In July 2021, Central Government of India has given the complete control of District Mineral
Foundation (DMF) Funds to the State governments
1) All A, B & C
2) Only B & C
3) Only B
4) Only A & B
5) Only C
Answer- 3) Only B
Explanation:
Mineral Exploration Corporation Ltd (MECL), under the Ministry of Mines signed an MoU with Directorate
of Mines & Geology (DMG), Goa for exploration of Iron ore reserves in Goa.
i.The Government has recently amended the MMDR (Mines and Minerals (Regulation and Development)
Act 2021, enabling states to fast track the auction process of their mineral rich areas.
ii.The Central Government has also taken Complete Control of the District Mineral Foundation (DMF)
Funds from the State Government.
80. In July 2021, __________ in partnership with LegitDoc, implemented the World’s largest
Blockchain-powered educational credentialing system, thereby making India the _____ country in
the World to have such a system.
1) Maharashtra; 4th
2) Gujarat; 4th
3) Karnataka; 2nd
4) Gujarat; 3rd
5) Maharashtra; 3rd
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Answer- 1) Maharashtra; 4th
Explanation:
Maharashtra Government, with the help of LegitDoc, a blockchain startup, implements the world’s
largest blockchain-powered educational credentialing system by issuing tamper-proof digital
diploma certificates under the blockchain system.
i.With this India becomes the 4th country in the World to achieve such a registry after Malta, Singapore,
and Bahrain.
81. Where is Indian Government planning to set-up an ‘Indian Institute of Heritage’ with world
class conservation & research facilities?
1) Gurugram, Haryana
2) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
3) New Delhi
4) Noida, Uttar Pradesh
5) Patna, Bihar
Answer- 4) Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
The Central Government has decided to set up a world class Indian Institute of Heritage at Noida, Gautam
Buddha Nagar (Uttar Pradesh) to focus on conservation and research in India’s tangible heritage.
82. Identify the organisation that partnered (in July’21) with the National Skill Development
Corporation (NSDC) for Digital Upskilling Indian workforce
1) Cisco
2) Microsoft
3) Oracle
4) Qualcomm
5) Intel
Answer- 1) Cisco
Explanation:
Cisco Networking Academy & the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) have announced a
partnership for Digital Upskilling of the Indian workforce.
i.Objective – To upskill the existing talent in emerging technologies to drive innovation, accelerate
growth, and transform India into a Digital Talent Nation.
83. In July 2021, North Eastern Railways renamed Manduadih Railway Station as _______________.
1) Sultanpur Railway Station
2) Banaras Railway Station
3) Prayagraj Railway Station
4) Varanasi Railway Station
5) Gorakhpur Railway Station
Answer- 2) Banaras Railway Station
Explanation:
North Eastern Railways (NER) has renamed the Manduadih Railway Station in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh as
Banaras Railway Station.
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84. In July 2021, the Ministry of Law & Justice renamed ‘Common High Court of UT of Jammu and
Kashmir and UT of Ladakh’. What is the new name?
1) High Court of Jammu
2) High Court of UT of J&K
3) Common High Court of UT of Jammu & Ladakh
4) Common High Court of UT of Ladakh
5) High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh
Answer- 5) High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh
Explanation:
In accordance with the Department of Justice in the Ministry of Law and Justice (MoL&J), the
nomenclature ‘Common High Court of UT of Jammu and Kashmir and UT of Ladakh’ substituted with ‘High
Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh’.
85. Name the State that launched ‘SOHUM’ - India’s 1st Automated Auditory Brainstem Response
System (AABR)
1) Maharashtra
2) Gujarat
3) Punjab
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Manipur
Answer- 3) Punjab
Explanation:
Punjab became the 1st State in India to launch SOHUM – Automated Auditory Brainstem Response
System (AABR) under Universal Newborn Hearing Screening Programme. The system will help in
effective management of hearing loss in newborn and young children.
86. To enhance the accountability in Corporate Insolvency proceedings, ___________________ has
amended the IBBI (Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporate Persons) Regulations, ________ in
July 2021.
1) Reserve Bank of India; 2018
2) Insolvency & Bankruptcy Board of India; 2016
3) Securities & Exchange Board of India; 2016
4) Insolvency & Bankruptcy Board of India; 2018
5) Reserve Bank of India; 2016
Answer- 2) Insolvency & Bankruptcy Board of India; 2016
Explanation:
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) amended the IBBI (Insolvency Resolution Process for
Corporate Persons) Regulations, 2016 to enhance the discipline, transparency, and accountability in
corporate insolvency proceedings.
About IBBI:
Establishment – 1st October, 2016
Head Office – New Delhi
Chairperson – M. S. Sahoo
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87. Which is India’s 1st Court to live stream Judicial Proceedings to create transparency in
Judiciary?
1) Madras High Court
2) Guwahati High Court
3) Gujarat High Court
4) Kerala High Court
5) Allahabad High Court
Answer- 3) Gujarat High Court
Explanation:
The High Court of Gujarat became the 1st court of India to formally start live streaming of proceedings
on its YouTube channel to ensure transparency and openness in the Indian judiciary.
i.In 2018, the Supreme Court had allowed the live streaming of cases of national importance on the basis
of the judgment of Swapnil Tripathi VS Supreme Court.
88. Identify the points that are correctly related to the ‘Investment Conclave 2021’:
A) The event was organised in Chennai, where Tamil Nadu announced targets to become SD 1
trillion economy by 2030
B) General Electric (GE) will establish a Centre of Excellence for enhancing production of aircraft
and aeronautical components in Tamil Nadu
C) ESR India announced to set up 2 Industrial parks in Tamil Nadu at a cost of Rs 550 Crores
1) Only A & C
2) Only B
3) Only B & C
4) All A, B & C
5) Only A
Answer- 4) All A, B & C
Explanation:
Tamil Nadu received INR 28,508 Crore Investment Commitments from 49 Projects during the
‘Investment Conclave 2021’ held in Chennai on July 20, 2021. It was organized by the State’s Industry
Ministry & Guidance Tamil Nadu.
i.To make TN a USD 1 trillion economy by 2030.
ii.General Electric (GE) Company has signed an MoU with TIDCO (Tamil Nadu Industrial Development
Corporation) to establish a Centre of Excellence (CoE). The CoE will enhance production of aircraft and
aeronautical components for industries
iii.ESR India has signed an MoU with Tamil Nadu Government to develop 2 Industrial parks in
Kancheepuram & Krishnagiri districts over the next 5 years at a cost of Rs 550 crores.
89. In July 2021, Defence Ministry approved the construction of _____ AIP Conventional Submarines
under __________ at a cost of Rs 40,000 crores for Indian Navy.
1) 12; Project Mark-1A
2) 6; Project 75-I
3) 6; Project Mark-1A
4) 12; Project 75-I
5) 10; Project 75-I
Answer- 2) 6; Project 75-I
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Explanation:
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has issued a Request of Proposal (RFP) for construction of 6-AIP (Air
Independent Propulsion) fitted Conventional Submarines named Project 75 (India) [P-75(I)] for the
Indian Navy. The estimated cost of the project is over INR 40,000 Crore.
2 Indian Companies - Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) & Larsen & Toubro (L&T) will
collaborate with 5 Foreign Original Equipment Manufacturers for the projects
90. In July 2021, ___________ partnered with UNICEF & NITI Aayog launched a COVID-19 Vaccination
Campaign – Project CAVACH in _____ aspirational districts.
1) NSE Foundation; 7
2) BSE Foundation; 6
3) NSE Foundation; 5
4) BSE Foundation; 7
5) NSE Foundation; 6
Answer- 3) NSE Foundation; 5
Explanation:
NSE Foundation in partnership with UNICEF & NITI Aayog launched a COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign
– Project CAVACH (COVID-19 and Vaccination Assistance Campaign for Health) in 5 Aspirational districts
of India.
5-districts: ‘Nandurbar’, ‘Osmanabad’ in Maharashtra, ‘Karauli’ in Rajasthan, ‘Ramanathapuram’ in Tamil
Nadu and ‘Kiphire’ in Nagaland.
91. Identify the City where UNESCO's ‘Historic Urban Landscape Project’ was recently (in July’21)
launched
1) Gwalior
2) Orchha
3) Jaipur
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 2 & 3
Answer- 4) Both 1 & 2
Explanation:
Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Chief Minister(CM) of Madhya Pradesh has virtually launched UNESCO's ‘Historic
Urban Landscape Project’ for the city of Gwalior and Orchha.
92. Identify the points that are correctly related to the recent (in July’21) Cabinet Approvals:
A) Ladakh to get its 1st ‘Integrated Multi-purpose infrastructure Development Corporation’
B) Solar Energy generators are newly added to the PLI Scheme
C) Cabinet allowed 49% FDI under automatic route in Oil & Gas PSU’s
1) Only A
2) Only B & C
3) Only C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 1) Only A
Explanation:
In July 2021, Union Cabinet gave approval for the following:
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i.Approved the establishment of the 1st ‘Integrated Multi-purpose infrastructure Development
Corporation’ for the UT of Ladakh at a cost of Rs 25 crore.
ii.To increase the production and minimise the imports of ‘value-added steel/Speciality Steel’, was
included to the PLI Scheme.
iii.Approved a proposal to allow 100% FDI under automatic route in Oil & Gas PSU’s, which has received
‘in-principle’ approval for strategic disinvestment in its sector. Currently only 49% FDI is allowed.
93. Where is ‘Sela Tunnel’ - one of the largest tunnels in the world that is being constructed by the
Border Roads Organisation (BRO)?
1) Ladakh
2) Arunachal Pradesh
3) Jammu & Kashmir
4) Himachal Pradesh
5) Uttarakhand
Answer- 2) Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation:
Lt Gen Rajeev Chaudhry, Director General Border Roads (DGBR), virtually conducted the last blast of the
escape tube of the under-construction ‘Sela Tunnel’ in Arunachal Pradesh to enable its faster
completion. The tunnel is being constructed by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO).
94. Identify the points that are correctly related to the recent (in July’21) changes made to Part IX-
B of the Indian Constitution by the Supreme Court:
A) Part IX-B was included in the 97th Constitutional Amendment which deals with the
management of board members of Cooperative societies
B) Supreme Court struck down the constitutional provisions, as at least one-half of the state
legislatures should ratify the amendment, which deals with Cooperative Societies - a state subject
C) In the 97th amendment, Article 19(1)(c), that deals with the formation of associations & unions
was included to the constitution
1) Only A
2) Only B & C
3) Only C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
i.A 3-judge Supreme Court (SC) bench struck down certain parts of Part IX-B of the Indian Constitution.
Part IX-B deals with incorporation, terms of members of board and its office bearers and effective
management of cooperative societies.
ii.The 97th Constitutional Amendment required ratification by at least one-half of the state legislatures as
per Article 368(2) of the Constitution, as it deals with an exclusive state subject (co-operative societies).
97th Amendment:
• Article 19(1)(c) - Freedom to form associations, unions & cooperative societies.
• Article 43 B - Promotes voluntary formation, democratic control & professional management of
cooperative societies.
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95. Where is Indian government planning to establish a new Central University at a cost of Rs 750
crores?
1) Gwalior
2) Ladakh
3) Chandigarh
4) Pondicherry
5) Amritsar
Answer- 2) Ladakh
Explanation:
Union cabinet’s approval for the formation of a Central University in the Union Territory (UT) of Ladakh
with a project cost of Rs 750 crore, covering the entire Ladakh region, including Leh and Kargil.
• Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh – Radha Krishna Mathur
96. Name the organisation that partnered with Ladakh (in July’21) towards making Ladakh an
Organic region by 2025
1) Organic Farming Association of India
2) Food Corporation of India
3) APEDA
4) FSSAI
5) NITI Aayog
Answer- 3) APEDA
Explanation:
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has decided to
promote and brand organic items from the Union Territory (UT) of Ladakh to boost exports of agricultural
produce and enhance farmers’ incomes.
i.The collaboration focuses on making Ladakh an organic region by 2025.
97. In July 2021, UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee (WHC) has instituted India’s Kakatiya
Rudreswara Temple as a new UNESCO World Heritage Site.
What are the points that are correctly related to the initiative?
A) Kakatiya Rudreswara Temple, located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha becomes India’s 44th UNESCO
World Heritage Site
B) The 21 member WHC was held in hybrid event from Fuzhou, China
C) Tree-lined Paseo del Prado boulevard & Retiro Park, both situated in Madrid, Spain were added
to UNESCO’s World Heritage list
1) Only A & B
2) Only B
3) Only A & C
4) Only C
5) Only B & C
Answer- 5) Only B & C
Explanation:
During the 44th session of the World Heritage Committee (WHC) of UNESCO, India’s Kakatiya
Rudreswara Temple at Warangal, Telangana was inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage list. It will be
India’s 39th World Heritage Site & the 1st World Heritage Site from Telangana.
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i.It was constructed in 1213 AD during the reign of Kakatiya Empire, Ramalingeswara Swamy is the
presiding deity of the temple.
ii.The WHC consists of 21 Members and China is the Chair of the 44th WHC which was held as a hybrid
event from Fuzhou, China
iii.The tree-lined Paseo del Prado boulevard & the adjoining Retiro Park, both situated in Madrid, Spain
were added to UNESCO’s World Heritage list by WHC of UNESCO.
98. In July 2021, India’s National Web Portal - Indian Science Technology and Engineering
Facilities Map (I-STEM) that was launched in ________ entered into its second phase with an
extension till __________
1) 2015; 2025
2) 2016; 2026
3) 2020; 2026
4) 2020; 2025
5) 2016; 2025
Answer- 3) 2020; 2026
Explanation:
Indian Science Technology and Engineering Facilities Map (I-STEM) entered into its 2nd phase with an
extension of 5 years i.e. till 2026.
Initially, the I-STEM was launched in January 2020 by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi to serve as
India’s national web portal for sharing Research and development (R&D) facilities.
99. Where did Union Minister Amit Shah recently (in July’21) inaugurate the ‘Greater Sohra Water
Supply Scheme’?
1) Gujarat
2) Meghalaya
3) Assam
4) Chhattisgarh
5) Himachal Pradesh
Answer- 2) Meghalaya
Explanation:
Union Minister Amit Shah, Ministry of Co-operation inaugurated the ‘Greater Sohra Water Supply Scheme’
at Sohra in East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya.
i.He also launched the Green Sohra Afforestation Campaign at Sohra.The slogan for the Campaign is
“Evergreen Northeast”.
100.How much of cost has been planned to invest by Central Govt. to expand its lab testing
infrastructure by establishing over 42 Virology Research and Diagnostic Laboratories (VRDLs)
during the period of 15th Finance Commission (2021-22 to 2025-26)?
1)Rs.324 crores
2)Rs.358 crores
3)Rs.430 crores
4)Rs.445 crores
5)Rs.530 crores
Answer – 1)Rs.324 crores
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Explanation - Central Government is all set to expand its lab testing infrastructure by establishing over
42 Virology Research and Diagnostic Laboratories (VRDLs) at a cost of Rs 324 crore during the period of
15th Finance Commission (2021-22 to 2025-26). These will be set up under a Department of Health
Research (DHR), Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) scheme.
101.Which ministry is set to launch a first-of-its-kind Centre of Excellence (CoE) i.e., ‘Centre for
Bio-Resources and Sustainable Development’ in Arunachal Pradesh (AR) for the Northeast
development of our country?
1) Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
2) Minister of Development of North Eastern Region
3) Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
4) Minister of Tribal Affairs
5) Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
Answer -3) Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
Explanation –
The Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) will launch a first-of-its-kind Centre of Excellence (CoE)
in the Northeast i.e. ‘Centre for Bio-Resources and Sustainable Development’ at Kimin in Papum Pare
district of Arunachal Pradesh (AR).
ii.The establishment of the Centre was sanctioned by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), MoST and
is already complete for formal inauguration.
102.Name the India’s citizen engagement digital platform which recently celebrated the 7th
Anniversary of its launch on July 26, 2021.
1)MyRights
2)MyGov
3)MyIndia
4)MeraBharat
5)MeraIndia
Answer - 2)MyGov
Explanation-India’s Citizen Engagement Platform ‘MyGov’ celebrated the 7th Anniversary of its launch
on July 26, 2021. The platform was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 26th July 2014 to
promote the active participation of Indian citizens in their country’s governance and development.
103. Find the Indian Naval Ship (INS) which participates in Annual Maritime Exercise Cutlass
Express 2021 (CE21).
1) INS Trikand
2) INS Shivalik
3) INS Trishul
4) INS Gomati
5) INS Talwar
Answer - 5) INS Talwar
Explanation –
Indian Naval Ship (INS) Talwar visited Mombasa, Kenya to participate in Exercise Cutlass Express 2021
(CE21). The Annual Maritime Exercise is to be conducted from 26 July, 2021 to 6th August, 2021 along
the East Coast of Africa.The Exercise is sponsored by the U.S. Africa Command and conducted by U.S.
Naval Forces Africa (NAVAF). Indian Navy is participating in the exercise in a ‘trainer role’.
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104.Indian Army Skiing Expedition ‘ARMEX-21’ , expedition activity began at Karakoram Pass in
Ladakh on March 10, 2021 and ended at Malari, ________________.
1) Jammu &Kashmir
2) Haryana
3) Punjab
4) Uttarkhand
5) Himachal Pradesh
Answer - 4) Uttarkhand
Explanation –
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh flagged-in (ended) the Indian Army Skiing Expedition ‘ARMEX-21’ in
New Delhi. The Expedition activity began at Karakoram Pass in Ladakh on March 10, 2021 and ended at
Malari, Uttarakhand on July 06, 2021, covering 1,660 kms.
The expedition was conducted to promote adventure activity in India. It was led by Major AK Singh.
105.Where will be India’s largest 3 GWh Li-ion manufacturing as well as recycling plant to set up?
1) Benguluru,Karnataka
2) Noida, UttarPradesh
3) Sriperambattur ,Tamil Nadu
4) Hyderabad ,Telangana
5) Mumbai,Maharashtra
Answer - 2) Noida, UttarPradesh
Explanation –
LohumCleantech, a lithium-ion(Li-ion) battery maker and a battery recycling solutions company, plans
to set up India’s largest3 GWh Li-ion manufacturing as well as recycling plant in Greater Noida, Uttar
Pradesh with an investment of Rs 300 crore within 18 months.It also plans to introduce a new recycling
facility in Kandla, Gujarat.
106.Name the state that introduced the ‘Sujal -Drink-from-Tap’ project to provide 24×7 piped
pure drinking water.
1) Gujarat
2) Rajasthan
3) West Bengal
4) Odisha
5) Tamilnadu
Answer - 4) Odisha
Explanation –
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the ‘Sujal -Drink-from-Tap’ project in Puri, the coastal
city in Odisha to provide 24×7 piped pure drinking water. Through the launch, Puri has become the 1st
city in India to implement such a project.
107. Which Govt Prepares Ayush-based Economic Upgradation Scheme DevaranyaYojana To
improve the people’s health and livelihood of tribals through Ayurveda?
1)Assam
2)Jharkhand
3)Madhya Pradesh
4)Mizoram
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5)Telangana
Answer - 3) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation -
Madhya Pradesh (MP) Chief MinisterShivraj Singh Chouhan stated about the state’s preparation of an
AYUSH-based economic upgradation scheme named ‘DevaranyaYojana’. Under the scheme, AYUSH
medicinal plants will be planted at the rural level by self-help groups to develop a complete value chain
of production of AYUSH medicines and it will also promote Wellness tourism.
108. Under which programme , Tata Power Central Odisha Distribution Ltd (TPCODL) is set to
partner with Common Service Centres (CSCs) to facilitate online payment of electricity bills in
rural areas.
1) Digital India Programe
2) National Smart Grid Mission
3) Smart Cities Mission
4) National Solar Mission
5) BharatMala
Answer - 1) Digital India Programe
Explanation -
Tata Power Central Odisha Distribution Ltd (TPCODL) is set to partner with Common Service Centres
(CSCs) under the Digital India Programme to facilitate online payment of electricity bills in rural areas.
109.Which state has signed with Avigna Industrial & Logistics to invest INR 837 crore in the state
for developing Industrial parks?
1) Gujarat
2) Rajasthan
3) West Bengal
4) Odisha
5) Tamilnadu
Answer - 5) Tamilnadu
Explanation –
Avigna Industrial & Logistics Park signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tamil Nadu
(TN) to invest INR 837 crore in the state for developing Industrial parks.The MoU was signed by
Managing Director Rajasekaran S & Executive Director AbhijitVerma from Avigna Group and Tamil Nadu
Chief Minister MK Stalin.
110. What are the points that are correctly related to the initiatives made during the Foundation
day celebration of the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES)?
A) In 2006, the central government of India established the Ministry of Earth Science
B) MoES launched ‘Pune Weather Live’ - a mobile app developed by Indian Institute of Tropical
Meteorology
C) Dr Satish Shetye received ‘LifeTime Excellence Award’ during the MoES National Awards 2021
1) Only B & C
2) All A, B & C
3) Only C
4) Only A & B
5) Only A & C
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Answer- 5) Only A & C
Explanation:
The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) celebrated its 15th Foundation Day on 28th July at its
Headquarters in Prithvi Bhavan, New Delhi. MoES came into existence through a Presidential Notification
dated the 12th July, 2006
New Initiatives:
i.MoES-ESSDP (Earth System Science Data Portal), an Integrated digital web portal
ii.‘Pune Weather Live’, a new mobile app developed by India Meteorological Department (IMD).
iii.Dr Satish Shetye received ‘LifeTime Excellence Award’ during the MoES National Awards 2021
111. Name the organisation that recently (in July’21) partnered with National Federation of
Fishers Cooperatives in India (FISHCOPFED) to provide sustainable fishing technologies
1) Skylo
2) Inmarsat
3) Stellapps
4) Zentix
5) Globalstar
Answer- 1) Skylo
Explanation:
Skylo, an IoT (internet of things)-based solutions provider, collaborated with the National Federation of
Fishers Cooperatives in India (FISHCOPFED) to improve the safety, productivity, sustainability, and
greater profitability of fishermen through technology.
112. Name the State government that launched the campaign ‘Niryatak Bano’ to help local traders
to expand their businesses to foreign countries
1) Odisha
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Maharashtra
4) Rajasthan
5) Tamil Nadu
Answer- 4) Rajasthan
Explanation:
The Industries Department of Rajasthan & Rajasthan Industrial Development and Investment Corporation
(RIICO), the apex industrial development body of Rajasthan have launched the campaign ‘Niryatak
Bano’ to help local traders to expand their businesses to foreign countries.
113. What are the points that are correctly related to the outcomes of recent (July’21) Cabinet
Approvals?
A) Account holders can withdraw up to Rs 5 lakhs from a bank under liquidation or restructuring
process
B) The minimum premium paid by banks to DICGC for insurance coverage has been raised to 12
paise
C) 12 Offences which deal with procedural and technical violations will be decriminalised from the
Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) bill
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & C
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3) Only B
4) Only B & C
5) Only A
Answer- 1) All A, B & C
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved several important initiatives.
i.Deposit Insurance & Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) (Amendment) Bill 2021
• The new amendment provides account holders access to their deposits of up to INR 5 lakh funds
within 90 days from a bank that is under liquidation or restructuring process.
• The minimum premium paid by banks to DICGC for insurance coverage has been raised to 12 paise.
Currently, Banks pay a minimum of 10 paise on every INR 100 worth of deposits.
ii.Limited Liability Partnership (Amendment) Bill, 2021
• To improve the Ease of doing business, 12 Offences which deal with procedural and technical
violations have been proposed to be decriminalized.
iii.2 New Posts – One judicial member and one administrative member each will be created for Jammu
& Srinagar benches of Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT).
iv.Signing of Multilateral MoU between IFSCA, International Organization of Securities Commissions
(IOSCO), and International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS).
114. As per the data released by National Mineral Inventory, India has a total 501.83 MT of Gold
ore as of 2015. Which state holds the major part of India’s Gold ore reserves?
1) Odisha
2) Karnataka
3) Chhattisgarh
4) Rajasthan
5) Bihar
Answer- 5) Bihar
Explanation:
As per the data of the National Mineral Inventory, the total reserves/resources of gold ore (primary) in
India have been estimated at 501.83 million tonnes (MT) as of April 1, 2015. In India, Bihar holds 44%
of Gold ore Reserve.
115. What are the points that are correctly related to the recent (in July’21) initiatives taken by
the Ministry of Education?
A) A National Research Foundation will be set-up at a total cost of INR 50,000 crores over a period
of 5 years
B) ‘AICTE Translation Automation Artificial Intelligence Tool’ to translate English language online
courses into 11 regional languages
C) National Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics will be set-
up by IIT Madras
1) Only C
2) Only B
3) Only A & B
4) All A, B & C
5) Only B & C
Answer- 3) Only A & B
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Explanation:
Union Minister for Education, Dharmendra Pradhan proposed to set up a National Research Foundation
(NRF) for strengthening the research ecosystem in India. The total proposed outlay of NRF is INR 50,000
crores over a period of 5 years.
i.‘AICTE Translation Automation Artificial Intelligence Tool’ to translate English language online
courses into 11 regional languages.
ii.Government will set up a National Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming
and Comics. It will be set up in collaboration with IIT Bombay.
116. Which is the only Indian City to be listed in the ‘International Clean Air Catalyst Programme’
by the USAID?
1) Gurugram
2) Indore
3) Chandigarh
4) Noida
5) Pune
Answer- 2) Indore
Explanation:
India’s cleanest city Indore has become the only city from India to be selected for International Clean
Air Catalyst Programme. It is a new flagship programme launched by The U.S Agency for International
Development (USAID).
117. Name the Ministry that released the “ODF (Open Defecation Free) Plus Manuals under Swachh
Bharat Mission-Gramin (SBM-G) Phase-2”
1) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
2) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
3) Ministry of Jal Shakti
4) Ministry of Rural Development
5) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
Answer- 3) Ministry of Jal Shakti
Explanation:
Union Minister for Jal Shakti, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat & Minister of State for Jal Shakti, Prahlad Singh
Patel jointly released the ODF (Open Defecation Free) Plus Manuals under Swachh Bharat Mission-Gramin
(SBM-G) Phase-2.
i.SBM-G Phase-2 was launched in 2020 with targets to achieve Solid and Liquid Waste Management
(SLWM).
118. Who will head the recently (in July’21) formed advisory group on Airlines?
1) V.K. Singh
2) Sanjeev Kumar
3) Naresh Goyal
4) Jyotiraditya Scindia
5) Rono Dutta
Answer- 4) Jyotiraditya Scindia
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Explanation:
Union Minister of Civil Aviation, Jyotiraditya Scindia formed 3 advisory groups for Airlines, Airports
and MROs (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul units). The groups will discuss and find solutions to revive
the Airlines Industry.
The Group on Airlines will comprise chiefs of all major airlines in India, it will be headed by Jyotiraditya
Scindia.
119. As a boost to the disinvestment of ______________________, Central government (in July’21) allowed
100% FDI under automatic route in ___________ PSUs.
1) Cement Corporation of India; Construction Sector
2) Indian Oil Corporation; Oil Refinery Sector
3) General Insurance Corporation of India; Insurance Sector
4) Bharat Petroleum; Oil Refinery Sector
5) Life Insurance Corporation of India; Insurance Sector
Answer- 4) Bharat Petroleum; Oil Refinery Sector
Explanation:
Central Government has allowed 100% FDI under the automatic route for oil refiners in case an ‘in-
principle’ approval for strategic disinvestment of a Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) has been granted by
it.
i.This comes as a boost to government’s privatization of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL).
120. What are the points that are correctly related to the recent (in July’21) changes made by the
Central Government to the reservation in All India Quota for Medical education?
A) Government introduced a reservation of 32% for OBC & 15% for EWS under All India Quota in
all Medical & Dental courses
B) Currently, Indian government provides a maximum reservation of 15% for Scheduled Castes &
7.5% for Scheduled Tribes
C) The 107th Constitutional Amendment has introduced a maximum reservation of 15% to the
EWS category
1) All A, B & C
2) Only B & C
3) Only A & C
4) Only C
5) Only B
Answer- 5) Only B
Explanation:
The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW) announced Reservation of 27% for OBCs (Other
Backward Classes) & 10% for EWS (Economically Weaker Section) in the All-India Quota Scheme (AIQ)
for all Medical & Dental courses (both Undergraduate & Postgraduate).
i.AIQ consists of 15% of total available UG seats & 50% of total available PG seats in Government medical
colleges.
ii.The Supreme Court in 2007 introduced reservations of 15% for Scheduled Castes & 7.5% for Scheduled
Tribes in the AIQ scheme.
iii.The 103rd Constitution Amendment of 2019, introduced 10% reservation for EWS category for
admission to Central Government Jobs & educations.
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121. What are the points that are correctly related to the initiatives taken by Central government
during the 1st Anniversary of National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020) in July 2021?
A) To improve digital framework on education, NDEAR (National Digital Education Architecture)
& NETF (National Education Technology Forum) were introduced
B) Academic Bank of Credit System a new method to hold records of credits earned by students
C) Government has also introduced “Vidya Pravesh” - A 3-month play-based school preparation
module for Grade 1 students
1) All A, B & C
2) Only B & C
3) Only A & C
4) Only C
5) Only B
Answer- 1) All A, B & C
Explanation:
PM Narendra Modi launched several new initiatives to mark the 1st Anniversary of National Education
Policy 2020 (NEP 2020), which was launched on 29th July, 2020.
Initiative Details
NDEAR (National Digital Education To provide a digital and technological framework to India.
Architecture) & NETF (National
Education Technology Forum)
Academic Bank of Credit System A Digital Bank that holds the credit earned by a student in
any course. It will promote academic mobility and enable
Multiple Entry & Multiple Exit options for students.
SAFAL (Structure Assessment For A competency-based assessment programme for Grades
Analysing Learning) 3,5 & 8 to assess the progress of foundational skills and
basic learning outcomes.
Vidya Pravesh A three-month play-based school preparation module for Grade 1
students. Children and parents of remote areas will have access to
playschools.
122. In July 2021, Union Cabinet approved the amendment of General Insurance Business
Nationalisation Act (GIBNA), 1972, to facilitate privatisation of ____ General Insurance Company
from the total _______ in public sector.
1) 2; 4
2) 2; 6
3) 2; 5
4) 1; 5
5) 1; 4
Answer- 5) 1; 4
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet has approved the amendment in the General Insurance Business Nationalisation Act
(GIBNA), 1972 to facilitate the privatisation of 1 General Insurance Company in the public sector.
Currently there are 4 Public sector General Insurance Companies - New India Assurance, UIIC, Oriental
Insurance, NICL.
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123. In July 2021, Ministry of Ports set-up a committee to plan on the proposed ferry service
between India’s ____________ and Kankesanthurai Port in __________________.
1) Karaikal; Sri Lanka
2) Kolkata; Bangladesh
3) Visakhapatnam; Bangladesh
4) Karaikal; Myanmar
5) Visakhapatnam; Sri Lanka
Answer- 1) Karaikal; Sri Lanka
Explanation:
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways(MoPSW) has set up a committee to define a
comprehensive plan to start the ferry service between Karaikal Port, Karaikal, Puducherry, India and
Kankesanthurai Port (also known as KKS), Jaffna (Northern Province), Sri Lanka.
124. Indian government is developing National Farmers Database to digitize farm records. Name
the database.
1) Agristack
2) Agrostock
3) Agrobase
4) Agribase
5) Agrohold
Answer- 1) Agristack
Explanation:
During a Parliament session, Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar
stated that the Central Government is planning to create a National Farmers Database - ‘Agristack’, using
digitized land records.
125. Where is ‘First Solar’ investing USD 684 million to develop a 3.3 GW PhotoVoltaic (PV) thin
film solar module manufacturing facility?
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Gujarat
3) Maharashtra
4) West Bengal
5) Odisha
Answer- 1) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
US-based First Solar is set to invest USD 684 million in a new, fully vertically integrated PhotoVoltaic (PV)
thin film solar module manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu (TN). It will have a manufacturing capacity
of 3.3 GW.
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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
1. Identify the organization that released “Road to a UK-India Free Trade Agreement: Enhancing
the Partnership and achieving Self-Reliance” report
1) UK-ASEAN Business Council
2) Confederation of British Industry
3) Confederation of Indian Industry
4) UK-India Business Council
5) Varkey Foundation
Answer- 4) UK-India Business Council
Explanation:
According to the report ‘Road to a UK-India Free Trade Agreement: Enhancing the Partnership and
achieving Self-Reliance’ released by UK India Business Council (UKIBC) – An Free Trade Agreement
(FTA) between India & United Kingdom (UK) will help in achieving India’s vision of Atma Nirbhar
Bharat.
2. Which Organisation partnered (in June’21) with the World Health Organisation (WHO) to
launch a joint platform to tackle COVID-19 Pandemic?
1) World Trade Organization
2) International Labour Organization
3) World Intellectual Property Organization
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 1 & 3
Answer- 5) Both 1 & 3
Explanation:
The World Health Organization(WHO), World Intellectual Property Organization(WIPO) and World
Trade Organization(WTO) have launched a joint platform to tackle COVID-19 Pandemic.
Head of Organisations:
Tedros Ghebreyesus – WHO
Daren Tang – WIPO
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala – WTO
3. India & China recently (in July’21) joined the G20-OECD Tax Framework Deal. The framework
has fixed the Global Minimum Corporate Tax at _______ and set to come to force by _________
1) 20%; 2023
2) 15%; 2025
3) 10%; 2025
4) 15%; 2023
5) 20%; 2025
Answer- 4) 15%; 2023
Explanation:
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) stated that 130 countries
including G20 members, India & China have joined the G20-OECD Tax Framework Deal for Global
Minimum Corporate Tax.
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i.The Global Minimum Corporate Tax is set to come into force from 2023 mandates 15% Tax on
globally operating companies
4. Identify the country that recently (in July’21) got Certified by WHO as Malaria-free:
1) Sri Lanka
2) Vietnam
3) Thailand
4) India
5) China
Answer- 5) China
Explanation:
The World Health Organization (WHO) awarded China a malaria-free certification. This certification
recognized China’s 70-year effort to eradicate this disease.
i.Countries that have achieved at least 3 consecutive years of zero indigenous cases can apply for WHO
certification
5. Who headed the team that created the 69-feet World’s Tallest Sandcastle in Denmark?
1) Sudarsan Pattnaik
2) Wilfred Stijger
3) Anish Kapoor
4) Dan Belcher
5) Radovan Zivny
Answer- 2) Wilfred Stijger
Explanation:
The sandcastle created by the Dutch Designers team led by Wilfred Stijger, which stands around 69 feet
tall becomes the World’s Tallest Sandcastle, created as a part of the sandcastle festival in Blokhus,
Denmark.
6. Which country agreed to provide Sustainable financial solutions to GIFT City - during its 1st
Financial Markets Dialogue with India (in July’21)?
1) United Kingdom
2) Switzerland
3) Sweden
4) France
5) Germany
Answer- 1) United Kingdom
Explanation:
The 1st meeting of the United Kingdom (UK)-India Financial Markets Dialogue was held virtually to
deepen bilateral ties in the financial sector.
i.On UK-India GIFT (Gujarat International Finance Tec-City) City Strategic Partnership, both sides
agreed for further collaboration under this which will also include sustainable finance and FinTech.
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7. Identify the organisation that partnered (in July’21) with Global public health experts to form a
‘Regional Vaccine Advisory Group’ to support developing countries with expertise on COVID-19
vaccines:
1) World Bank
2) Gavi, The Vaccine Alliance
3) Asian Development Bank
4) Both 1 & 2
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 3) Asian Development Bank
Explanation:
Asian Development Bank (ADB) partnered with the public health experts, vaccine regulators, and
policymakers to form a high-level advisory group – Regional Vaccine Advisory Group – to support its
developing member countries with technical and scientific advice on the quality, safety and effectiveness
of the COVID-19 vaccines.
About Asian Development Bank (ADB):
Established - 1966
President– Masatsugu Asakawa
Headquarters– Manila, Philippines
8. Name the organisation that launched the 1st of its kind Global Mobility Aids Action Group to
provide mobility aids to disabled travellers:
1) International Disability Alliance
2) World Tourism Organization
3) International Air Transport Association
4) National Organization on Disability
5) International Association of Public Transport
Answer- 3) International Air Transport Association
Explanation:
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) launched the 1st of kind Global Mobility Aids Action
Group to tackle the issues around safe and secure transport of mobility aids, with an objective of handling
the vital equipment for travelers with disabilities.
• IATA is headquartered at Montreal, Canada.
9. Identify the start-up company that launched (in July’21) a 3-month training program for
Healthcare sector in partnership with Atal Innovation Mission:
1) NanoHealth
2) T-Hub
3) PierianDx
4) CureFit
5) Startup Village
Answer- 2) T-Hub
Explanation:
Hyderabad based Startup incubator ‘T-Hub’ in partnership with NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission
(AIM) has launched a new program called ‘AIC T-HUB Foundation’. The 3-month long program is
launched with an aim to support deep tech startups in the field of life science & healthcare sector.
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10. ______________ is planning to impose World’s 1st ‘Carbon Border Tax’ from ________ on imports of
carbon-intensive goods.
1) European Union; 2026
2) United Kingdom; 2023
3) United States of America; 2023
4) United Kingdom; 2026
5) European Union; 2023
Answer- 1) European Union; 2026
Explanation:
European Commission, the executive branch of European Union (EU), proposed plans to impose World’s
1st ‘Carbon Border Tax’ from 2026 on imports of carbon-intensive goods, including steel, cement,
fertilizers and aluminum as part of a programme to meet its new climate target by 2030.
About EU:
President – Ursula von der Leyen
Headquarters – Brussels, Belgium
11. Under the Africa Open DEAL initiative, Africa became the 1st Continent to have complete land
use data. Name the organisation that developed “Collect Earth”- the software used for conducting
Africa’s Digital land survey.
1) Google
2) NASA
3) Food & Agriculture Organization
4) World Bank
5) World Economic Forum
Answer- 3) Food & Agriculture Organization
Explanation:
Under the Africa Open DEAL initiative, a complete collection of accurate, comprehensive digital land use
data was collected across the African Continent, making Africa the 1st Continent in the World to have
complete digital land use data.
i.This survey is an initiative by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the African Union
Commission (AUC).
ii.It was conducted using “Collect Earth” – an Open Source Software by FAO.
12. In July 2021, the United States formed a Quadrilateral Diplomatic Group to promote peace &
stability in Afghanistan. Name the countries that are part of the Quad diplomatic group.
1) Pakistan, Russia, Afghanistan & USA
2) USA, Afghanistan, Pakistan & Uzbekistan
3) India, USA, Afghanistan & China
4) Pakistan, USA, China & Russia
5) Uzbekistan, Russia, Pakistan & USA
Answer- 2) USA, Afghanistan, Pakistan & Uzbekistan
Explanation:
US, Afghanistan, Pakistan and Uzbekistan are all set to create a new quadrilateral diplomatic group to
promote the Afghan peace process, stability and trade in the region after the withdrawal of US military
forces from the country.
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13. Name the Country that constructed one of World’s largest floating solar (45-hectare of size)
form to power 5 water treatment plants
1) New Zealand
2) Belgium
3) Italy
4) Cuba
5) Singapore
Answer- 5) Singapore
Explanation:
Singapore implemented one of the world’s largest floating solar panel farms, spanning an area equivalent
to 45-hectare (111.2 acres) and producing electricity to power the island’s 5 water treatment plants.
14. Name the airline that recently (in July’21) became the 1st airline from the Middle East to join
IATA Turbulence aware platform
1) Emirates
2) Oman Air
3) Qatar Airways
4) flydubai
5) Gulf Air
Answer- 3) Qatar Airways
Explanation:
Qatar Airways joined the Turbulence Aware platform of the International Air Transport Association
(IATA), a data resource to help airlines avoid turbulence. It became the 1st airline from the Middle East
to join the IATA Turbulence aware platform which was launched in 2018.
15. ____________ chaired the 27th Meeting of BRICS CGETI 2021 (Contact Group on Economic and
Trade Issues) with ____________ being the National Coordinator for India.
1) China; Department of Economic Affairs
2) India; Department of Economic Affairs
3) India; Department of Commerce
4) India; Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade
5) China; Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade
Answer- 3) India; Department of Commerce
Explanation:
The 27th Meeting of BRICS CGETI 2021 (Contact Group on Economic and Trade Issues) held from July 12-
14, 2021 was chaired by India. India is the Chair of BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) for
the year 2021, while the Department of Commerce was the national coordinator for the BRICS CGETI
2021.
16. In July 2021, China established the World’s largest Emission Trading System (ETS).
Identify the points that are correctly related to the Chinese initiatives:
A) Shanghai Environment and Energy Exchange will be hosting the ETS
B) China, World’s 2nd largest Greenhouse gas emitter has targeted to decarbonise its economy by
2035
C) 1st Batch of Space Rice from Chang’e-5 mission was harvested, producing higher yields from the
mutated seeds
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1) Only B & C
2) All A, B & C
3) Only C
4) Only A & C
5) Only A
Answer- 4) Only A & C
Explanation:
China’s National Carbon Market, the world’s largest Emissions Trading System (ETS) began its trading on
July 16, 2021. China has replaced European Union (EU) as the largest Carbon Market.
i.Shanghai Environment and Energy Exchange will host the national carbon trade.
ii.China is the world’s biggest emitter of Greenhouse gases; the scheme is part of China’s efforts to
decarbonize its economy by 2060.
iii.China harvested the 1st batch of Space rice from seeds that went to Lunar Voyage with China’s
Chang’e-5. Rice seeds exposed to the environment in Space may mutate and produce higher yields once
planted on Earth.
17. In July’21, Robotics company ‘MX3D’ developed the World’s 1st 3D-printed Steel Bridge. Where
is the Bridge located?
1) Los Angeles, USA
2) Ottawa, Canada
3) Amsterdam, Netherlands
4) Oslo, Norway
5) Lyon, France
Answer- 3) Amsterdam, Netherlands
Explanation:
World’s 1st 3D-printed Steel Bridge, a 12-meter long steel structure, developed by MX3D, a Dutch
robotics company in collaboration with a consortium of experts, has been opened to the public in
Amsterdam, Netherlands.
18. Identify the organisation that partnered with NITI Aayog to launch ‘Agritech Challenge 2021’ -
to address issues faced by smallholder farmers across Asia & Africa
1) United Nations Capital Development Fund
2) United Nations Development Programme
3) International Fund For Agricultural Development
4) Food and Agriculture Organization
5) World Economic Forum
Answer- 1) United Nations Capital Development Fund
Explanation:
The United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) in partnership with Atal Innovation Mission -
NITI Aayog, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and Rabo Foundation has launched the Agritech
Challenge 2021, which aims to help address challenges faced by smallholder farmers across Asia and
Africa.
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19. Identify the country that recently (in July’21) became a member of International Solar Alliance
(ISA)
1) Belgium
2) Australia
3) Sri Lanka
4) Sweden
5) Myanmar
Answer- 4) Sweden
Explanation:
In July 2021, Sweden, ratified the framework agreement for International Solar Alliance (ISA). ISA, a
global initiative by India aims to provide Solar energy & sustainable solutions to enhance energy security
and tackle the challenges faced due to Climate Change.
20. Which organisation signed an MoU (in July’21) with the International Paralympic Committee
(IPC) for promoting diversity & equity in sports?
1) Food and Agriculture Organization
2) World Health Organization
3) International Hockey Federation
4) World Athletics
5) World Bank
Answer- 2) World Health Organization
Explanation:
The World Health Organization (WHO) signed an MoU with the International Paralympic Committee
(IPC) to cooperate for the promotion of diversity and equity in health and sports through global
initiatives.
21. In July 2021, UNGA adopted ‘Vision for Everyone’ - that targets to provide eye care services to
1.1 billion people by ________, while the resolution for which was introduced in UNGA by _________.
1) 2030; India
2) 2025; India
3) 2030; Bangladesh
4) 2025; Bangladesh
5) 2030; Sri Lanka
Answer- 3) 2030; Bangladesh
Explanation:
The UN General Assembly (UNGA) adopted its 1st-ever resolution on vision named ‘Vision for Everyone’
to make eye care services an integral part of universal health coverage. It targets to provide eye care
service for at least 1.1 billion people by 2030.
i.The resolution was introduced by Bangladesh’s UN Ambassador Rabab Fatima.
22. Which country recently (in July’21) signed an MoU with Singapore-based Sunseap Group to
build the World’s largest floating solar farm?
1) South Korea
2) Vietnam
3) Cambodia
4) Australia
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5) Indonesia
Answer- 5) Indonesia
Explanation:
Singapore’s Sunseap Group and Batam Indonesia free zone authority signed an MoU to build the world’s
largest floating solar farm and energy storage system at Batam, Indonesia.
i.India’s Largest Floating Solar Power Plant is being constructed at Ramagundam in Peddapalli district of
Telangana.
23.Which country became the first in world to approve Genetically Modified (GM) ‘Golden Rice’
for Commercial Production?
1) Indonesia
2) Japan
3) Philippines
4) China
5) Vietnam
Answer - 3) Philippines
Explanation –
Philippines became the World’s 1st Country to approve Genetically Modified (GM) ‘Golden Rice’ for
Commercial Production. The GM rice will help in increasing the rice productivity in the country.It has
been developed by the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) in partnership with the Department
of Agriculture-Philippine Rice Research Institute.
GOVT SCHEMES
1. What are the points that are correctly related to the Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro
Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) scheme?
A) PMFME was launched in 2019, with an outlay of Rs 20,000 crores for 10-years, till 2029-30
B) Ministry of Food Processing & Industries signed 3 joint letters with 3 other Ministries - Rural
Development, Tribal Affairs, Housing and Urban Affairs
C) Indian Bank was appointed as the Nodal bank for implementing PMFME scheme, while 6 other
PSU banks as official lending partnerships
1) Only B & C
2) Only A
3) All A, B & C
4) Only B
5) Only A & C
Answer- 4) Only B
Explanation:
The PMFME scheme, which was launched under the Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan, celebrated its 1st
anniversary in June 2021.
i.It was launched with an outlay of INR 10,000 crore over a period of 5 years from 2020-21 to 2024-25.
ii.To improve the capacity of the PMFME Scheme, 54 Common Incubation Centres have been
approved in 17 States and UTs.
iii.The Ministry of Food Processing & Industries (MoFPI) signed 3 joint letters with the Ministry of Rural
Development, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
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iv.Union Bank of India was nominated as the Nodal Bank for implementing the PMFME scheme, while
11 other banks as official lending partnerships.
2. Which state/UT launched “HAUSLA – Inspiring her Growth” a comprehensive Women
Entrepreneurship scheme?
1) New Delhi
2) Gujarat
3) Jammu & Kashmir
4) Kerala
5) Ladakh
Answer- 3) Jammu & Kashmir
Explanation:
In June 2021, Lt Governor (LG) of Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) Manoj Sinha launched a Women
Entrepreneurship scheme called “HAUSLA – Inspiring her Growth” in the Union Territory (UT). Hausla
will be implemented by the Jammu and Kashmir Trade Promotion Organization (JKTPO).
3. Identify the points that are correctly related to the ‘Digital India’ programme:
A) Digital India programme was launched on 1st July 2018 with a funding of Rs 2.5 lakh crores
B) Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is the primary custodian of the Digital India project
C) Key initiatives under the programme include - Digilocker, e-Sanjeevani scheme, SVAMITVA
scheme
1) Only B & C
2) Only A & B
3) Only C
4) Only B
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 3) Only C
Explanation:
‘Digital India’ completed 6 years on July 1, 2021. The programme was launched on July 1, 2015 with a
funding of INR 1,13,000 crore.
i.Bharat Broadband Network Limited (BBNL) is the primary custodian of the Digital India project.
ii.Key initiatives under Digital India programme:
• Digilocker, e-Sanjeevani scheme, SVAMITVA (Survey of Villages And Mapping with Improvised
Technology in Village Areas) scheme
4. Which UT has launched the fellowship program for graduates called “Lieutenant Governor’s
Sustainable Development Fellowship (LGSDF)”?
1) Chandigarh
2) New Delhi
3) Jammu & Kashmir
4) Ladakh
5) Puducherry
Answer- 3) Jammu & Kashmir
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Explanation:
The Lieutenant Governor (LG) of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Manoj Sinha launched a fellowship
programme namely ‘Lieutenant Governor’s Sustainable Development Fellowship (LGSDF)’ for
engineering, management and other graduates. The rate of fellowship will be Rs 60,000 per month.
5. Identify the state government that launched ‘Lakshmir Bhandar’ - basic income scheme for
household women:
1) Bihar
2) Kerala
3) Maharashtra
4) Odisha
5) West Bengal
Answer- 5) West Bengal
Explanation:
West Bengal’s Minister for Industry, Commerce and Enterprise Partha Chatterjee presented a INR 3.08
Lakh Crore budget for the FY 2021-22.
The Government is set to launch West Bengal basic income scheme ‘Lakshmir Bhandar’ to support a
woman member of every household.
6. Which state government launched the “Chief Minister’s COVID-19 Widows Support Scheme” to
provide Rs 5.2 lakhs financial assistance to widows of COVID-19 victims?
1) Punjab
2) Uttarakhand
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Rajasthan
5) Assam
Answer- 5) Assam
Explanation:
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched the ‘Chief Minister’s COVID-19 Widows Support
Scheme’ to provide financial assistance of INR 2.5 lakh to the widows of COVID-19 victims.
7. Select the State that launched “Electric Bike Taxi Scheme 2021” on a move to reduce carbon
footprint
1) Gujarat
2) Assam
3) Kerala
4) Karnataka
5) Maharashtra
Answer- 4) Karnataka
Explanation:
Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa launched the ‘Electric Bike Taxi Scheme 2021’ which aims
to improve the first and last-mile connectivity, reduce carbon emissions, and generate self-employment
opportunities for the youth.
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8. ‘School Innovation Ambassador Training Program’ (SIATP) - a School Teachers training
program was launched by which Ministry?
1) Ministry of Education
2) Ministry of Tribal Affairs
3) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 1 & 3
Answer- 4) Both 1 & 2
Explanation:
Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, and Tribal Affairs Minister, Arjun Munda, jointly launched a
training program for school teachers named ‘School Innovation Ambassador Training Program’
(SIATP).
i.The program is formed by the Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell, Ministry of Tribal Affairs, CBSE &
AICTE
9. Identify the state government that launched ‘Accelerate Startups in AP’ (ASAP) - a flagship
startup promotion scheme
1) Arunachal Pradesh
2) Assam
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Gujarat
5) West Bengal
Answer- 3) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
The Andhra Pradesh government plans to launch a flagship startup promotion scheme to ‘Accelerate
Startups in AP’ (ASAP) for early-stage startups to offer plug-and-play office space and access to a network
of investors and mentors.
10. Which state government is planning (as of July’21) to launch the ‘One Block, One Product’
scheme to promote establishment of Small industries in rural areas?
1) Jharkhand
2) Haryana
3) Gujarat
4) Kerala
5) Bihar
Answer- 2) Haryana
Explanation:
The State Government of Haryana is all set to launch the ‘One Block, One Product’ scheme to encourage
and promote small industries in the rural areas.
11. Which state government (in July’21) launched ‘Dalit Bandhu’ - a Dalit empowerment scheme?
1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Assam
3) Gujarat
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Telangana
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Answer- 5) Telangana
Explanation:
Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao has announced to launch Telangana Dalit Bandhu, also
known as Dalit empowerment scheme. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to Scheduled
Caste families.
12. Identify the Ministry that launched “SMILE” - ‘Support for Marginalized Individuals for
Livelihood and Enterprise’, a welfare scheme for beggars.
1) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
2) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
3) Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
4) Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
5) Ministry of Law and Justice
Answer- 1) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Explanation:
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment initiated a welfare scheme named - ‘SMILE – Support
for Marginalized Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise’ covering several comprehensive measures for
the welfare of beggars.
13. Indian government started implementing Bhartiya Prakritik Krishi Padhati (BPKP) - a scheme
to promote Organic farming. PKVY is a sub-scheme under which scheme?
1) Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana
2) Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana
3) Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
4) Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana
5) Micro Irrigation Fund Scheme
Answer- 4) Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana
Explanation:
Indian government is implementing Bhartiya Prakritik Krishi Padhati (BPKP) as a sub-scheme of
Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) for promoting Organic farming (traditional indigenous
practices).
i.Under BPKP, a financial assistance of Rs 12200/hectare for 3 years is being provided for Organic
Capacity Building.
VISITS
1. Identify the points that are correctly related to the outcomes of External Affairs Minister S.
Jaishankar’s visit to Italy & Greece in June 2021:
A) On his visit, Greece agreed to become the newest member of International Solar Alliance
B) He also participated in the G20 Foreign Affairs Ministers’ Meeting 2021 at Basilicata, Italy
C) EAM Jaishankar unveiled the statue of Mahatma Gandhi in Rome, Italy
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & C
3) Only B
4) Only A & B
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5) Only A
Answer- 4) Only A & B
Explanation:
India’s External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr S Jaishankar paid an official visit to two countries Greece from
June 25-27, 2021 & Italy from June 28-29, 2021.
• i.His visit to Greece is the 1st visit by an Indian foreign minister to Greece since 2003.
• Greece became a member of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) led by India
• EAM Jaishankar unveiled the statue of Mahatma Gandhi in Athens, Greece
ii. EAM visited Italy to participate in the G20 Foreign Affairs Ministers’ Meeting 2021 at Basilicata,
Italy and later participated in a joint session of Foreign Affairs and Development Ministers
2. Where did Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General MM Naravane inaugurate an ‘Indian Army
Memorial’ during his (July’21) European visit?
1) Paris, France
2) Milan, Italy
3) Peterborough, UK
4) Lyon, France
5) Cassino, Italy
Answer- 5) Cassino, Italy
Explanation:
India’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General MM Naravane conducted high-level meetings with his
counterparts & senior military leaders in the United Kingdom (UK) & Italy on his European visit in July
2021.
i.He inaugurated an ‘Indian Army Memorial’ at Cassino, Italy. The memorial acts as a respect for the
sacrifice made by Indian forces during World War II.
3. Identify the points that are correctly related to the recent (in July’21) foreign visits by External
Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar:
A) During the visit, India agreed to conduct a 2+2 Dialogue of Foreign and Defence Ministers with
France & Italy in 2021
B) EAM handed over the holy relics of 17th century Georgian Queen St. Ketevan that was found in
Kolkata.
C) A statue of Mahatma Gandhi was unveiled by him in Tbilisi Park, Georgia
1) All A, B & C
2) Only B & C
3) Only C
4) Only A & C
5) Only A & B
Answer- 3) Only C
Explanation:
Union External Affairs Minister (EAM) Subrahmanyam Jaishankar visited Russia and Georgia to
strengthen ties and cooperation.
i.EAM & his Russian counterpart reviewed the progress on the cooperation between the countries on
space, nuclear, defence & energy sectors.
ii.India and Russia will hold the 2+2 Dialogue of Foreign and Defence Ministers as per mutual
convenience in 2021.
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iii.On the request of Georgia, EAM handed over the holy relics of 17th century Georgian Queen St.
Ketevan nearly 16 years after they were found at the St. Augustine Church in Old Goa.
iv.He also unveiled a statue of Mahatma Gandhi in Tbilisi Park, Georgia.
4. In July 2021, UNGA President-elect Abdullah Shahid on his visit to India signed an agreement for
implementing High Impact Community Development projects in which country?
1) Maldives
2) Nepal
3) Afghanistan
4) Iran
5) Saudi Arabia
Answer- 1) Maldives
Explanation:
Abdullah Shahid, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Maldives, who is also The President-Elect of the 76th
United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) visited New Delhi from July 22-24, 2021.
i.EAM Jaishankar and Abdulla Shahid signed an agreement on India-funded High Impact Community
Development projects in Maldives.
BANKING AND FINANCE
1. Which bank partnered with Amazon Web Services (in June’21) to enhance its digital banking
services?
1) IndusInd Bank
2) Axis Bank
3) HDFC Bank
4) Kotak Mahindra Bank
5) ICICI Bank
Answer- 2) Axis Bank
Explanation:
Axis Bank, made a multi-year agreement with Amazon Web Services (AWS), the cloud computing arm
of Amazon to build a portfolio of new digital financial services with technology changes, and new
payment modes for better banking experiences to customers.
About Axis Bank:
Establishment –1993
MD & CEO – Amitabh Chaudhry
Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra
2. Identify the Small Finance Bank (SFB) that partnered with LoanTap to provide personal loans
upto Rs 10 lakhs to salaried professionals
1) Ujjivan SFB
2) AU SFB
3) Utkarsh SFB
4) Equitas SFB
5) Janalakshmi SFB
Answer- 1) Ujjivan SFB
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Explanation:
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank (SFB) partnered with LoanTap Financial Technologies Pvt. Ltd., a digital
lender, to provide personal loans ranging from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 10 lakh to salaried professionals.
About Ujjivan SFB:
Establishment – 2017
Headquarters – Bengaluru, Karnataka
3. Which sector witnessed a Negative Credit (loan) growth in FY21 as per the ‘Quarterly Basic
Statistical Returns (BSR)-1’ report released by RBI?
1) Agriculture sector
2) Household sector
3) Industrial sector
4) Personal loan sector
5) MSME sector
Answer- 3) Industrial sector
Explanation:
In June 2021, RBI released the ‘Quarterly Basic Statistical Returns (BSR)-1: Outstanding Credit of
Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs), March 2021’, reported a ‘negative credit (loan) growth in
industrial sector’ in FY21 due to COVID-19.
4. Identify the points that are correctly related to the recent (in June’21) amendments made by
SEBI:
A) SEBI increased the amount invested by MF as ‘skin in the game’ from the current levels,
depending on the risk involved in that fund
B) Resident Indian Fund Managers now can act as constituents of Foreign Portfolio Investors
C) SEBI increased the minimum number of unit holders to 25, together holding not less than 5%
of the total unit capital of the Infrastructure Investment Trusts
1) Only A & C
2) Only B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A
5) Only A & B
Answer- 5) Only A & B
Explanation:
SEBI approved the amendments and frameworks that are made relating to independent directors(IDs),
mutual fund (MF) regulations, and others at its board meeting.
i.Amendment to SEBI (Mutual Funds) Regulations, 1996
• SEBI increased the amount invested by MF as ‘skin in the game’ from the current levels, depending
on the risk involved in that particular fund.
• Current level - Investment of 1% of the amount raised in the New Fund Offer (NFO) or an amount
of Rs 50 lakh, whichever is less.
ii.SEBI (Foreign Portfolio Investors(FPIs)) Regulations, 2019 was amended to permit eligible Resident
Indian Fund Managers (other than individuals) to be constituents of FPIs.
iii.Amendments to SEBI (Infrastructure Investment Trusts) Regulations, 2014
• The minimum number of unit holders, other than sponsor, its related parties and its associates shall
be 5 together holding not less than 25% of the total unit capital of the InvIT
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5. Which fintech company partnered with Innoviti Payment Solutions (in June’21) to provide
Dual-Display-UPI facility at Shoppers Stop’s outlets?
1) PhonePe
2) MobiKwik
3) Paytm
4) Instamojo
5) Razorpay
Answer- 1) PhonePe
Explanation:
Innoviti Payment Solutions, India’s largest provider of payment solutions to Enterprise merchants,
and PhonePe, India’s largest digital payments platform have partnered to provide Dual-Display-
UPI(Unified Payment Interface) facility at Shoppers Stop’s outlets.
6. Identify the organisation that (in June’21) announced a USD 500 million loan programme to
support India’s informal working class:
1) International Labour Organisation
2) Asian Development Bank
3) International Monetary Fund
4) United Nations Development Programme
5) World Bank
Answer- 5) World Bank
Explanation:
The World Bank (WB) Board of Executive Directors approved a USD 500 million (~ Rs 3,726.30
crore) loan programme to support India’s informal working class to overcome the COVID-19 distress
and to support the states to manage the current pandemic, future climate and disaster shock.
About World Bank:
President – David R. Malpass (13th President)
Headquarters – Washington DC, USA
7. India’s Forex reserves reported an increase by __________ in FY21 as per the ‘Sources of Variation
in Foreign Exchange(Forex) Reserves in India during 2020-21’ report released by ___________.
1) USD 99.2 billion; NITI Aayog
2) USD 99.2 billion; RBI
3) USD 78.5 billion; NITI Aayog
4) USD 64.9 billion; RBI
5) USD 64.9 billion; NITI Aayog
Answer- 2) USD 99.2 billion; RBI
Explanation:
On June 30, 2021, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released the ‘Sources of Variation in Foreign
Exchange(Forex) Reserves in India during 2020-21’ and reported an increase in the forex reserves in
nominal terms, including the valuation effects, by USD 99.2 billion in FY21, compared to USD 64.9
billion of FY20.
i.India’s balance of payments (BoP) in Q4 of FY21 reported a Current account surplus of 0.9% of GDP
in FY21, as against a deficit of 0.9% in FY20
– Moderate
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8. Which bank launched ‘Salute Doctors’ a digital banking solution with over 500 services
exclusively for medical doctors?
1) Canara Bank
2) Axis Bank
3) Federal Bank
4) Kotak Mahindra Bank
5) ICICI Bank
Answer- 5) ICICI Bank
Explanation:
On the eve of National Doctor’s Day, on July 01, 2021, ICICI Bank launched ‘Salute Doctors’, a digital
and instant banking solution that is designed exclusively for medical doctors.
• The solution is powered by ICICI STACK, a digital banking platform with nearly 500 services
9. Identify the organisation that (in June’21) received Third-Party Application Provider (TPAP)
registration from National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) for TimePay solution
1) JunoTele Solutions
2) Network People Services Technology
3) Exotel Techcom
4) GVantage Technologies & IT Services
5) Achariya Techno Solutions
Answer- 2) Network People Services Technology
Explanation:
Network People Services Technology (NPST), a Thane-based banking technology provider has received
a Third-Party Application Provider (TPAP) registration from the National Payments Corporation
of India (NPCI) for its TimePay solution.
10. Identify the points that are correctly related to the bi-annual Financial Stability Report (FSR)
2021 released by RBI in July 2021:
A) Gross Non-Performing Assets (GNPAs) in Scheduled Commercial Banks is estimated to rise by
2.61% in March 2022
B) Second Half of FY21 witnessed a GNPA of 9.5% among Public Sector Banks
C) Bank Credits saw a 5.4% year-on-year growth in 2021
1) All A, B & C
2) Only C
3) Only A
4) Only B & C
5) Only A & B
Answer- 4) Only B & C
Explanation:
RBI released the 23rd issue of its bi-annual Financial Stability Report (FSR) 2021. It estimated the
Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs) Gross Non-Performing Assets (GNPAs) to rise by 9.8% in March
2022.
i.Second Half of FY21 witnessed a GNPA of 9.5% among Public Sector Banks
ii.Bank Credit increased by 5.4% (y-o-y) in 2021, which was the lowest in the last 4 financial years.
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11. Which organisation gave approval for the extension of ‘Interest Equalization Scheme for Pre
and Post Shipment Rupee Export Credit’ till September 30, 2021?
1) Reserve Bank of India
2) Export and Import Bank of India
3) Securities and Exchange Board of India
4) Ministry of MSME
5) Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India
Answer- 1) Reserve Bank of India
Explanation:
In July 2021, RBI extended the ‘Interest Equalization Scheme for Pre and Post Shipment Rupee Export
Credit’ for 3 months, i.e., up to September 30, 2021.
12. Identify the company that launched the single premium insurance plan called ‘Saral pension
plan’
1) Oriental Insurance
2) United India Insurance
3) New India Assurance
4) Life Insurance Corporation
5) National Insurance
Answer- 4) Life Insurance Corporation
Explanation:
Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India launched a non-linked, non-participating, single premium,
individual ‘immediate annuity plan’ named ‘Saral pension plan’
The plan allows policyholders to pay a lump sum amount as the purchasing price of the plan and to
receive a fixed amount of money at regular intervals.
About LIC:
Establishment - 1956
Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra
Chairman - M R Kumar
13. In July 2021, ______________ became India’s 1st Non-banking fintech company to launch a
Prepaid Payment Instrument (PPI), when it released ‘OmniCard – a prepaid card for youngsters’
1) Pine Labs
2) Eroute Technologies
3) Shiksha Financial
4) Policybazaar
5) Mswipe
Answer- 2) Eroute Technologies
Explanation:
Eroute Technologies, a fintech company, has launched ‘OmniCard – a prepaid card for youngsters’
aged between 15-24 years.
i.This is the 1st Prepaid Payment Instrument (PPI) launched by a non-bank payment system operator in
India
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14. In July 2021 NABARD sanctioned Rs 388 crore financial assistance for construction of 4
drinking water projects in which state?
1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Bihar
3) Karnataka
4) Odisha
5) Chhattisgarh
Answer- 4) Odisha
Explanation:
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has sanctioned financial
assistance of Rs 388 crore under the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) for Odisha to set
up 4 mega piped drinking water supply projects and 20 rural road projects across 15 districts of the
state.
15. In July 2021, RBI issued direction on ‘Appointment of Managing Director (MD)/Whole-Time
Director (WTD)’ for Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs).
Identify the points that are correctly related to the criterion set by RBI for the appointments of
MD:
A) The age limit for appointment of MD is fixed at a minimum of 50 years and maximum of 65
years
B) He/she should have at least 8 years of experience at the middle/senior management level in
the banking sector
C) A MD, when appointed for the 1st time should have a minimum tenure of 3-years
1) All A, B & C
2) Only C
3) Only A & B
4) Only A
5) Only B & C
Answer- 5) Only B & C
Explanation:
RBI issued directions relating to ‘Appointment of Managing Director (MD)/Whole-Time Director (WTD)’
in all Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs).
Criterion:
i.Age Limit: From 35 years to 70 years.
ii.At least 8 years of experience at the middle/senior management level in the banking sector
iii.Minimum period to hold the post after 1st appointment - 3 years
iv.Maximum Tenure to hold the post in the same bank - 15 years.
16. In July 2021, World Bank announced to enhance its funding towards Countries for COVID-19
vaccine purchases to ______________, which will be provided till 2022
1) $12 billion
2) $25 billion
3) $18 billion
4) $15 billion
5) $20 billion
Answer- 5) $20 billion
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Explanation:
World Bank (WB) enhanced its available funding by $8 billion for COVID-19 vaccine purchases and
deployment to $20 billion over next 18 months i.e. through 2022 from a previous target of $12 billion.
i.It has provided more than $4 billion to 51 developing countries for the purchase and deployment of
COVID-19 vaccines.
ii.This assistance can be used by countries to buy vaccine doses through COVAX (COVID-19 Vaccines
Global Access)
17. In July 2021, the Central government amended the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India
(Staff) Regulations, 1960. What is the retirement age of the Chairman of LIC after as per the
amendment?
1) 68 years
2) 70 years
3) 65 years
4) 60 years
5) 62 years
Answer- 5) 62 years
Explanation:
The Central Government has amended Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India (Staff) Regulations,
1960 to extend the superannuation (retirement) age of Initial Public Offer (IPO)-bound LIC Chairman
to 62 years from 60 years.
About LIC:
Establishment - 1956
Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra
Chairman - M R Kumar
18. Which bank was fined Rs 25 lakhs by RBI (in July’21) for non-compliance to its Cyber security
framework?
1) Punjab and Sind Bank
2) Axis Bank
3) United Bank of India
4) Bandhan Bank
5) Bank of Maharashtra
Answer- 1) Punjab and Sind Bank
Explanation:
RBI imposed a monetary penalty of Rs 25 lakh on the state-owned Punjab and Sind Bank for non-
compliance with certain provisions related to the directions on ‘Cyber Security Framework in Banks’.
RBI has also imposed a Rs 1 lakh penalty on the Nagar Sahkari Bank Limited, Etawah, Uttar Pradesh
19. On the World MSME day, the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) has made a
series of initiatives to support the pandemic hit MSME sector.
Identify the points that are correctly related to the initiatives:
A) Interest rates for loans under TWARIT scheme were reduced to 8.25% to the new customers
B) Under TWARIT scheme, SIDBI provides maximum loan upto Rs 25 crores to MSMEs
C) To promote entrepreneurship among students, a Swavalamban Chair for MSME Solutions was
launched at the IIT Madras campus
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1) Only A & B
2) Only B & C
3) All A, B & C
4) Only B
5) Only A
Answer- 4) Only B
Explanation:
On World Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Day (June 27, 2021), the Small Industries
Development Bank of India (SIDBI), has rolled out multiple measures to support COVID-19 hit MSMEs.
i.SIDBI reduced the interest rate from 8.25% to 6% for its existing customers, through ‘Timely Working
Capital Assistance to Revitalise Industries in Times of Corona Crisis’ (TWARIT) scheme under ECLGS.
ii.Under TWARIT, SIDBI provides a maximum loan of up to Rs 25 crore with 6%
iii.SIDBI plans to launch a Swavalamban Challenge Fund & Swavalamban Facilitation Center under its
PRAYAAS scheme to mentor MSMEs in villages
iv.A Swavalamban Chair for MSME Solutions was launched by SIDBI at the Government Engineering
College in Thrissur, Kerala to promote entrepreneurship among students.
20. Which fintech company partnered with Aditya Birla Finance to launch a micro-lending
scheme called “Postpaid Mini”?
1) Paytm
2) Google Pay
3) MobiKwik
4) PhonePe
5) Freecharge
Answer- 1) Paytm
Explanation:
Paytm, in partnership with Aditya Birla Finance Ltd., launched a small-ticket instant loans service
named ‘Postpaid Mini’. It was as an extension of its ‘Buy Now-Pay Later’ service, to support new-to-
credit customers.
i.Loans ranging from Rs 250 – Rs 1,000 along with Paytm Postpaid’s instant credit of up to Rs 60,000 are
provided.
ii.Paytm Postpaid provides a 30 days – repayment period for the loans at 0% interest
About Paytm:
Headquarters – Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Founder & CEO – Vijay Shekhar Sharma
21. Which organisation received a penalty of Rs 26 crores from SEBI (in July’21) for involvement
in fraudulent transfer of Mutual Fund units from clients?
1) Motilal Oswal Financial Services
2) IIFL Holdings Ltd
3) ICICI Securities
4) IL&FS Securities Services Ltd
5) SMC Global Securities Ltd
Answer- 4) IL&FS Securities Services Ltd
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Explanation:
SEBI imposed a monetary penalty of Rs 26 crore on IL&FS Securities Services Ltd and Rs 3 crore on
Allied Financial Services Pvt Ltd (AFSPL) over-involvement in fraudulent transfer of Mutual Fund (MF)
units from the client’s accounts.
22. Which fintech company partnered with MasterCard (in July’21) to allow Indian Students to
open bank accounts in the USA at free of Cost?
1) Stripe
2) Ziina
3) Aeldra
4) Cybera Global
5) Wells Fargo
Answer- 3) Aeldra
Explanation:
Aeldra Financial Inc., a ‘digital neo bank’ proposed a United States (US) bank account with a
Mastercard Global Debit Card for the Indian students who are preparing to get admission in the US.
i.Bank account could be opened and operated from India at free of cost, with only requirement of a
valid Indian passport
23. Which bank launched ‘Salaam Dil Sey’ portal that facilitates the General Public to send a
dedicated Thanks message to Doctors?
1) ICICI Bank
2) Citibank
3) Canara Bank
4) Axis Bank
5) HDFC Bank
Answer- 5) HDFC Bank
Explanation:
HDFC Bank launched ‘Salaam Dil Sey’ initiative. In this regard, a web portal has been created by bank
www.salaamdilsey.com where the general public can log in and share their thank you message for
doctors. These can be shared via email, social media, and WhatsApp.
24. Which company became the 1st to partner with Google Pay for digital lending to Small and
medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)?
1) Bajaj Finserv
2) FlexiLoans
3) Fullerton India
4) Tata Capital
5) India Infoline
Answer- 2) FlexiLoans
Explanation:
FlexiLoans, a Micro Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) focused digital lending platform, collaborated
with Google Pay, to offer digital and feasible loans to Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
i.FlexiLoans is the 1st lender to go live on the Google Pay platform.
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25. Which organisation partnered with Creditas Solutions (in July’21) to provide customised
digital Self-Servicing Credit Portal to its customers?
1) Axis Bank
2) Indian Bank
3) HDFC Bank
4) Punjab National Bank
5) Bank of India
Answer- 3) HDFC Bank
Explanation:
HDFC Bank has partnered with Creditas Solutions to offer a guided and customised digital debt
management solution with a self-service credit portal for its loan and credit card customers under
COVID-19.
About HDFC Bank:
Establishment -1994
MD & CEO – Sashidhar Jagdishan
Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra
Tagline– We understand your world
26. In July 2021, _______________ sanctioned a loan worth Rs 28.91 crore under Rural Infrastructure
Development Fund (RIDF) for construction of a Dental College & Hospital in ___________.
1) SIDBI; Goa
2) NABARD; Gujarat
3) SIDBI; Bihar
4) NABARD; Goa
5) SIDBI; Gujarat
Answer- 4) NABARD; Goa
Explanation:
NABARD sanctioned a loan worth Rs 28.91 crore under the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund
(RIDF) to the Government of Goa for the Construction of Phase II Building of Goa Dental College and
Hospital in Bambolim, Goa.
27. Which company partnered with FREO to launch 2 new Credit products - “Credit Line” & “High-
Ticket Personal Loans”?
1) HDB Financial Services
2) Bajaj Finserv
3) Tata Capital
4) Lendingkart Technologies
5) LoanTap Financial Technologies
Answer- 1) HDB Financial Services
Explanation:
FREO, India’s 1st credit-led Neobank, made a partnership with HDB Financial Services (HDBFS), to
provide 2 credit products such as a ‘credit line’ and a ‘high-ticket personal loan’ for its customers
across multiple cities in India.
• High ticket personal loans: Personal loan up to Rs 10 lakh
• Credit Line: Enables consumers to get access to credits from anywhere using a smartphone
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28. What was the interest rate set by RBI (in July’21) for unclaimed Term deposits (TDs) that are
available in banks after maturity period?
1) Interest Rate of the Savings Account
2) Contracted Interest rate on the Matured deposit
3) Interest rate equivalent to the current repo rate
4) Either 1 or 2
5) Either 1, 2 or 3
Answer- 4) Either 1 or 2
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) modified the rules on applicable interest on unclaimed term deposits
(TDs) after maturity in all commercial banks, small finance banks, local area banks, and cooperative
banks.
i.Now, unclaimed TDs will attract rates of interest applicable to savings accounts or the contracted
interest on the matured deposit, whichever is lower.
29. Name the company that entered into a ‘Corporate Agency Agreement’ with Bank of India (in
July’21) for distributing its insurance products
1) HDFC ERGO General Insurance
2) Bharti AXA General Insurance
3) Bajaj Allianz General Insurance
4) IFFCO Tokio General Insurance
5) Reliance General Insurance
Answer- 3) Bajaj Allianz General Insurance
Explanation:
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance, private general insurers, and Bank of India have entered into a
‘corporate agency agreement’ for distribution of Bajaj Allianz General Insurance’s products through the
Bank of India’s vast network across the country.
About Bank of India:
Establishment – 1906
Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra
MD & CEO – Atanu Kumar Das
Tagline – Relationship Beyond Banking
30. Identify the company that partnered with Drip Capital (in July’21) to offer customised trading
solutions to Indian MSME exporters
1) HSBC Bank India
2) Citibank
3) SBM Bank India
4) Deutsche Bank India
5) DBS Bank
Answer- 3) SBM Bank India
Explanation:
Drip Capital, a fintech company, has collaborated with SBM Bank India to offer customised trade
financing solutions to empower Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) exporters in India.
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31. Which company partnered with MasterCard to launch the Recurring Payment Interface -
‘MandateHQ’?
1) PayU
2) Instamojo
3) BillDesk
4) Cashfree
5) Razorpay
Answer- 5) Razorpay
Explanation:
Razorpay, in partnership with Mastercard launched a recurring payment interface named
‘MandateHQ’, to support card-issuing banks that wish to enable recurring payments of bills such as
mobile, utility, subscription for its customers.
32. Which Sector is focused on RBI’s ‘Order Books, Inventories and Capacity Utilization Survey’
(OBICUS) that is conducted on a quarterly basis?
1) Tourism & Hospitality
2) Service
3) Manufacturing
4) Agriculture
5) Construction & Real estate
Answer- 3) Manufacturing
Explanation:
RBI launched the 54th round of quarterly ‘Order Books, Inventories and Capacity Utilization Survey’
(OBICUS) of the manufacturing sector. The reference period for the survey is Q1 FY22 (April – June
2021).
33. In July 2021, Indian Overseas Bank became the ____ Most-valued Public Sector Bank (PSB)
with Market Capital, while __________________ remains the Most-valued PSB
1) 2nd; Punjab National Bank
2) 3rd; Punjab National Bank
3) 3rd; State Bank of India
4) 3rd; Bank of Baroda
5) 2nd; State Bank of India
Answer- 5) 2nd; State Bank of India
Explanation:
Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has become the 2nd most-valued listed Public Sector Bank (PSB) with a
market capitalisation (market-cap) of over ~Rs 50,000 crore by surpassing its peers viz, Punjab National
Bank (PNB) (3rd) and Bank of Baroda (BOB)(4th). While State Bank of India (SBI) remains the Most-
valued PSB of India.
34. Which Banks signed an MoU with Indian Army (in July’21) to offer a defence service salary
package through its ‘Power Salute’ initiative?
1) HDFC Bank
2) State Bank of India
3) Federal Bank
4) Indian Bank
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5) Axis Bank
Answer- 5) Axis Bank
Explanation:
Axis Bank signed an MoU with the Indian Army at Army Headquarters, New Delhi to offer a defence
service salary package to the latter under its ‘Power Salute’ initiative. The MoU will cover all ranks of
army officers
About Axis Bank:
Establishment– 1993
MD & CEO– Amitabh Chaudhry
Headquarters– Mumbai, Maharashtra
Tagline– Badhti Ka Naam Zindagi
35. Identify the bank that recently (in July’21) entered into a bancassurance partnership with
Max Bupa Health Insurance:
1) HDFC Bank
2) UCO Bank
3) Federal Bank
4) ICICI Bank
5) Axis Bank
Answer- 5) Axis Bank
Explanation:
Axis Bank entered into a bancassurance partnership with Max Bupa Health Insurance to provide
comprehensive health insurance solutions to its customers and employees.
About Max Bupa Health Insurance:
Headquarters – Gurugram, Haryana
MD & CEO – Krishnan Ramachandran
36. Identify the fintech company that launched Housing Finance Sector’s 1st AI based Home loan
selection & recommendation engine - ‘Instant Match’:
1) SwitchMe
2) EasiLoan
3) Aavas Financiers
4) Tracxn
5) DHFL
Answer- 2) EasiLoan
Explanation:
Fintech startup EasiLoan Techno Solutions Pvt. Ltd. launched ‘Easiloan Instant Match’ application for
home loans. This app is the housing finance industry’s 1st Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology-based
selection and recommendation engine for home buyers.
37. Which company launched ‘Arogya Supreme’ - a comprehensive health insurance plan?
1) Life Insurance Corporation
2) Max Bupa Health Insurance
3) SBI General Insurance
4) Star Health and Allied Insurance
5) Reliance General Insurance
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Answer- 3) SBI General Insurance
Explanation:
SBI General Insurance launched a comprehensive health insurance plan named ‘Arogya Supreme’ with
multiple benefits and coverages.
About SBI General Insurance:
Establishment – 2009
Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra
MD & CEO – Prakash Chandra Kandpal
38. In July 2021, ____________ modified the auction methodology of Government Securities with
tenure - 2-year, 3-year, 5-year, 10-year, 14-year to ________________
1) RBI; Multi-price Auction Method
2) SEBI; Uniform Price Auction Method
3) IRDAI; Multi-price Auction Method
4) SEBI; Multi-price Auction Method
5) RBI; Uniform Price Auction Method
Answer- 5) RBI; Uniform Price Auction Method
Explanation:
RBI modified the auction methodology of the benchmark securities of tenor 2-year, 3-year, 5-year, 10-
year, 14-year tenor and Floating Rate Bonds (FRBs) to Uniform Price Auction Method (earlier it was
based on multiple price-based auctions).
i.The auction of other benchmark securities such as 30-year and 40-year were unchanged
39. Pick the Payment Bank that recently (in July’21) launched “Pay to Contacts” features to its
customers.
1) Airtel Payments Bank
2) Jio Payments Bank
3) Paytm Payments Bank
4) Fino Payments Bank
5) India Post Payments Bank
Answer- 1) Airtel Payments Bank
Explanation:
Airtel Payments Bank launched a new feature called ‘Pay to contacts’ which will allow its customers to
initiate a UPI (Unified Payments Interface) payment by selecting the receiver’s mobile number from
their phonebook.
40. RBI issued guidelines to banks for smoother transition from the international benchmark
reference rate, ___________ to other popular alternatives, as it is set to phase out on ______________.
1) LIBOR; 31st December, 2021
2) SOFR; 31st December, 2021
3) SONIA; 31st December, 2021
4) SOFR; 31st December, 2022
5) LIBOR; 31st December, 2022
Answer- 1) LIBOR; 31st December, 2021
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Explanation:
RBI issued an advisory to banks and other RBI-regulated entities to prepare for the transition from the
international benchmark reference rate, ‘London Interbank Offered Rate’ (LIBOR), to any other widely
accepted Alternate Reference Rates.
i.LIBOR is set to phase out on 31st December, 2021
ii.RBI has also advised banks to stop using the ‘Mumbai Interbank Forward Outright Rate’ (MIFOR), which
references the LIBOR.
iii.Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) & Sterling Overnight Interbank Average Rate (SONIA) are
the 2 popular alternatives of LIBOR
41. Which bank partnered with ‘Mumbai Metro’ & MasterCard to launch ‘One Mumbai Metro Card’?
1) Axis Bank
2) Citibank
3) Punjab National Bank
4) Union Bank of India
5) HDFC Bank
Answer- 1) Axis Bank
Explanation:
Mastercard, Mumbai Metro One Private Ltd (MMOPL), and Axis Bank launched ‘One Mumbai Metro
Card’ to enable cashless and contactless travel for Mumabi People
42. Which organisation signed 6 MoUs (in July’21) with Bank of Baroda, Yes Bank, Mathworks,
Yourstory, Freshworks & Pontaq to build a robust startup ecosystem in India?
1) National Informatics Centre
2) NITI Aayog
3) Software Technology Parks of India
4) Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade
5) National Institute of MSME
Answer- 3) Software Technology Parks of India
Explanation:
Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), a part of the Ministry of Electronics and Information
Technology (MeitY), signed 6 MoUs with Bank of Baroda, Yes Bank, Mathworks, Yourstory, Freshworks
and Pontaq to build a robust startup ecosystem in India.
43. Identify the bank that partnered with NIIT IFBI to launch an 18-week fintech professional
programme on NIIT Digital Banking Academy:
1) HDFC Bank
2) DBS Bank
3) ICICI Bank
4) Deutsche Bank
5) Axis Bank
Answer- 5) Axis Bank
Explanation:
NIIT Institute of Finance Banking and Insurance (NIIT IFBI), & Axis Bank have made a partnership and
launched an 18-week fintech professional programme under the ‘Axis Bank – NIIT Digital Banking
Academy’.
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i.Axis Direct launched a brokerage plan for traders named ‘Super Options’ to place an option order at
Rs 10.
44. All Debit & Credit cards issued by banks will have a complimentary ‘Personal Accident
Insurance Cover’ with a maximum limit of ___________
1) Rs 10 crore
2) Rs 10 lakh
3) Rs 1 crore
4) Rs 5 crore
5) Rs 50 lakh
Answer- 2) Rs 10 lakh
Explanation:
Debit and credit cards issued by banks will have a complimentary ‘Personal Accident Insurance Cover’.
Providing insurance coverage upto Rs 10 lakh.
45. What is the Prior initiation time set by SEBI for Stock Exchanges to make modifications in the
contract specifications on Category A contracts?
1) 30 days
2) 45 days
3) 10 days
4) 25 days
5) 60 days
Answer- 3) 10 days
Explanation:
SEBI reduced the ‘Advance Intimation timelines’ for Stock Exchanges to make modifications in the
contract specifications of ‘Commodity Derivatives Contracts’ (CDCs).
i.Prior intimation timing - 10 days for Category A; 30 days for Category B & C.
46. Which bank recently (in July’21) received a penalty of Rs 2 crore from RBI for non-compliance
on RBI’s directions?
1) Bandhan Bank
2) Bank of Maharashtra
3) State Bank of India
4) Bank of Baroda
5) Central Bank of India
Answer- 4) Bank of Baroda
Explanation:
RBI imposed a monetary penalty aggregating Rs 14.5 crore on 14 banks for non-compliance with certain
provisions of directions issued by it.
i.RBI imposed Rs 2 crore penalty on the Bank of Baroda and Rs 50 lakh on State Bank of India (SBI).
ii.It also imposed Rs 1 crore penalty each on 12 other banks
47. In July 2021, RBI issued Rs 14,000 crore worth __________ Government Security at an interest rate
of __________.
1) 15 year; 7.18%
2) 10 year; 5.85%
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3) 10 year; 7.18%
4) 15 year; 6.10%
5) 10 year; 6.10%
Answer- 5) 10 year; 6.10%
Explanation:
RBI issued the new 10-year Government Security (G-Sec) (that would mature in 2031), at a cut-off yield
of 6.10% per annum.
i.RBI sold 3 auctions such as New 10-year G-Sec 2031 at 6.10% (for Rs 14,000 crore), 2023 G-Sec at 4.3%
(Rs 3,000 crore), & 2061 G-Sec at 7.18% (for Rs 9,000 crore).
48. In July 2021, the Finance Ministry amended the LIC Act 1956 to replace the post of ___________
with _________.
1) MD; CEO
2) CEO; Chairman
3) Chairman; MD
4) Chairman; CEO
5) CEO; MD
Answer- 4) Chairman; CEO
Explanation:
The Ministry of Finance, removed the position of Chairman from the Life Insurance Corporation of India
(LIC) and replaced the post with Chief Executive Officer (CEO), by making amendments over the LIC Act
1956.
i.LIC will continue with the post of Managing Directors.
49. In July 2021, Axis Bank announced to replace benchmark interest rate LIBOR with
_________________
1) Sterling Overnight Index Average (SONIA)
2) Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR)
3) Mumbai Interbank Forward Outright Rate’ (MIFOR)
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 2 & 3
Answer- 2) Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR)
Explanation:
Axis Bank announced its 1st derivative transaction linked to ‘Secured Overnight Financing Rate’ (SOFR),
by replacing the London Inter-Bank Offered Rate (LIBOR).
About Axis Bank:
Establishment – 1993
MD & CEO – Amitabh Chaudhry
Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra
Tagline – Badhtika Naam Zindagi
50. Name the organisation that released the ‘Covid-19: the race to the finishing line’ report - which
predicts India to reach the peak of 3rd wave of Covid in September 2021
1) Reserve Bank of India
2) State Bank of India
3) NITI Aayog
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4) NABARD
5) Securities & Exchange Board of India
Answer- 2) State Bank of India
Explanation:
The report by the State Bank of India (SBI) named ‘Covid-19: the race to the finishing line’, projected
India to face the 3rd wave of the COVID-19 from August 2021, meanwhile, it is expected to reach its peak
in September 2021.
51. Identify the points that are correctly related to incorporation of National Asset Reconstruction
Company (NARCL):
A) NARCL is authorised with a paid up capital of Rs 100 crore, where 12% of its share is held by
Canara Bank to become the company’s sponsor
B) Former SBI Chairman Rajnish Kumar will serve as the Managing Director of NARCL
C) NARCL was incorporated under the Ministry of Finance to deal with Bad loans in financial sector
1) Only A & B
2) All A, B & C
3) Only C
4) Only A
5) Only A & C
Answer- 4) Only A
Explanation:
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has incorporated the ‘National Asset Reconstruction Company
(NARCL)’ also known as Bad Banks/Asset Reconstruction Company (ARC) with an authorised capital of
INR 100 crore and paid-up capital of INR 74.6 crore.
i.Padmakumar Madhavan Nair, a stressed assets expert from SBI will serve as the Managing Director of
NARCL.
ii.NARCL will house bad loan accounts of INR 500 crore or more.
iii.Canara Bank would be the sponsor of NARCL and will hold a 12% equity, other large public sector
banks will hold less than 10% each in NARCL.
52. Name the insurance company that announced 1st of its insurance policy on High-Altitude
‘Yaks’:
1) Life Insurance Corporation
2) National Insurance Company
3) United India Insurance
4) Reliance General Insurance
5) Oriental Insurance Company
Answer- 2) National Insurance Company
Explanation:
The National Research Centre on Yak (NRCY) at Dirang in Arunachal Pradesh has tied up with National
Insurance Company Ltd (NICL) to provide an insurance policy for the 1st time to insure the highly
valuable High-Altitude Yaks against the risks.
About NICL:
Establishment - 1906
Headquarters – Kolkata, West Bengal
Director – Shri Sanjiv Chadha
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53. What is the minimum net worth needed by a company that is planning to set up ‘International
Trade Finance Services’ (ITFS) platform in an International Financial Services Centres (IFSCs)?
1) USD 2 billion
2) USD 10 million
3) USD 1 million
4) USD 5 million
5) USD 2 million
Answer- 3) USD 1 million
Explanation:
International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) issued a framework for setting up and
operating an ‘International Trade Finance Services’ (ITFS) platform to provide trade finance services
at International Financial Services Centres (IFSCs).
The company applying to set up ITFS in an IFSC should have a minimum net worth of USD 1 million.
54. Identify the points that are correctly related to the ‘RBI Retail Direct’ Scheme:
A) Under the scheme Retail users can open a ‘Retail Direct Gilt Account’ with RBI
B) Retail Investors can participate in Online auctions of Government Securities (G-Sec)
C) As per the Scheme, both Residential & Non-Residential retail investors are eligible to invest in
G-Sec
1) Only A & B
2) All A, B & C
3) Only C
4) Only A
5) Only A & C
Answer- 2) All A, B & C
Explanation:
RBI introduced a scheme named ‘RBI Retail Direct’ to facilitate investment in Government Securities (G-
Sec) by retail investors
i.Retail investors can open an account called ‘Retail Direct Gilt Account’ (RDG Account) with RBI through
an ‘Online portal’.
ii.Both Resident & Non-Resident individuals who are eligible to invest in G-Sec under the scheme
iii.Using the Portal, Retail investors could access the primary issuance of G-Sec auctions
55. Which is the 1st Foreign Country to implement India’s BHIM UPI standards for its QR
deployment?
1) Bangladesh
2) Maldives
3) Sri Lanka
4) Nepal
5) Bhutan
Answer- 5) Bhutan
Explanation:
NPCI International Payments Ltd (NIPL), in partnership with the Royal Monetary Authority (RMA) of
Bhutan implemented the Bharat Interface for Money (BHIM) Unified Payments Interface (UPI) QR-based
payments in Bhutan.
i.Bhutan became the 1st country to adopt India’s UPI standards for its QR deployment
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56. Identify the Organisation that recently (in July’21) made its largest ever allocation of USD 650
billion under Special Drawing Rights to protect economically weaker nations from COVID-19:
1) World Bank
2) International Monetary Fund
3) Asian Development Bank
4) New Development Bank
5) European Investment Bank
Answer- 2) International Monetary Fund
Explanation:
In July 2021, the executive board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved the Special Drawing
Rights (SDRs) allocation equivalent to USD 650 billion, to support the economically vulnerable member
nations’ battle against COVID-19.
It is the largest allocation in the IMF’s history
About IMF:
Establishment – 1944
Headquarters – Washington, D.C., USA
MD – Kristalina Georgieva
57. Identify the organisation that recently (in July’21) got approval from RBI for amalgamation of
Equitas Small Finance Bank:
1) Equitas Holdings
2) Indoco Remedies
3) Ujjivan Financial Services
4) Infibeam Avenues
5) JM Financial
Answer- 1) Equitas Holdings
Explanation:
RBI approved the Equitas Small Finance Bank (SFB) to apply for the amalgamation of its promoter
‘Equitas Holdings’ into itself. Equitas SFB is the subsidiary of Equitas Holdings.
About Equitas SFB:
Headquarters – Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Tagline – It’s Fun Banking
58. In July 2021, Kalpataru Power Transmission Ltd (KPTL) received a loan of USD 35.26 million
from ____________ to execute a power transmission project in ____________.
1) Exim Bank; Senegal
2) SIDBI; Mozambique
3) SIDBI; Madagascar
4) Exim Bank; Mozambique
5) SIDBI; Senegal
Answer- 1) Exim Bank; Senegal
Explanation:
The Export-Import (Exim) Bank of India has extended a USD 35.26 million loan for Mumbai based
Kalpataru Power Transmission Ltd (KPTL) to execute a power transmission project in Senegal.
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About Exim Bank:
Establishment – March 1982
Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra
CEO – David Rasquinha
59. In July 2021, ________________ announced schemes to develop its Primary Agriculture Cooperative
Societies & State Cooperative Banks through the financial assistance provided by ______________.
1) Kerala; NABARD
2) Kerala; SIDBI
3) Punjab; SIDBI
4) Manipur; SIDBI
5) Manipur; NABARD
Answer- 5) Manipur; NABARD
Explanation:
N. Biren Singh, the Chief Minister of Manipur, virtually launched various welfare schemes that are
implemented under financial assistance from NABARD
• The scheme includes the ‘Comprehensive Scheme for development of Manipur State Cooperative
Bank (MSCB) and Primary Agriculture Co-operative Societies (PACS)’ in Manipur.
NABARD Sanctioned Development Projects in Kerala:
• Rs 18.50 lakh for evaluation of vaccine against bacterial disease ‘Riemerellosis’ in ducks to Kerala
Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (KVASU)
60. In July 2021, IFSCA constituted an expert committee for development of ‘Longevity Financial
Hub’ in GIFT IFSC. Who will co-chair the expert committee along with Kaku Nakhate?
1) M R Kumar
2) Injeti Srinivas
3) G R Chintala
4) Gopalan Srinivasan
5) Ajay Tyagi
Answer- 4) Gopalan Srinivasan
Explanation:
IFSCA, the regulator of GIFT- City, constituted an expert committee to recommend the road map and
approach towards the development of the Longevity Finance Hub in GIFT IFSC.
i. The expert committee will be co-chaired by Kaku Nakhate, Bank of America, Country Head (India), and
Gopalan Srinivasan, Ex-CMD, New India Assurance Company Ltd.
61. Which bank partnered (in July’21) with the business accounting software - ‘BUSY’ to provide
banking solutions to its users?
1) CSB Bank
2) ICICI Bank
3) HDFC Bank
4) Federal Bank
5) Citibank
Answer- 2) ICICI Bank
Explanation:
A business accounting software BUSY has collaborated with ICICI Bank for banking solutions.
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This integration will allow BUSY users to reconcile their bank statements automatically, do accounting,
fetch bank details, make payments, etc.,
About ICICI Bank:
MD & CEO– Sandeep Bakhshi
Tagline– Hum hai na, Khayal Apka
62. In July 2021, RBI extended the deadline for banks to use Lockable Cassettes in ATMs till
__________, the Committee on Currency Movement under the Chairmanship of _______________
recommended the use of Lockable Cash Cassettes.
1) March 2022; D K Mohanty
2) July 2023; Jayant Kumar Dash
3) July 2022; D K Mohanty
4) March 2022; Jayant Kumar Dash
5) July 2023; D K Mohanty
Answer- 1) March 2022; D K Mohanty
Explanation:
RBI extended the implementation deadline for banks to use only lockable cassettes, which could be
swapped at the time of cash replenishment (filling up cash) in ATMs till March 2022.
i.Lockable Cassettes were recommended by the Committee on Currency Movement (CCM) under the
chairmanship of D.K. Mohanty.
63. Name the Payment operator that was recently (in July’21) restricted from adding new
customers due to non-compliance of RBI’s directions on Storage of Payment System Data.
1) Visa
2) MasterCard
3) American Express
4) Capital One
5) PayPal
Answer- 2) MasterCard
Explanation:
RBI restricted payment system operators - “Mastercard”, from on-boarding new domestic customers
(debit, credit or prepaid) onto their card networks from July 22, 2021, due to the non-compliance with
the directions on Storage of Payment System Data.
64. Name the Cooperative bank whose licence was cancelled by RBI (in July’21) due to insufficient
capital & earnings
1) Dr Shivajirao Patil Nilangekar Urban Co-operative Bank
2) Shivalik Mercantile Co-operative Bank
3) Bhagyodaya Friends Urban Co-operative Bank
4) Vasantdada Nagari Sahakari Bank
5) United Co-operative Bank
Answer- 1) Dr Shivajirao Patil Nilangekar Urban Co-operative Bank
Explanation:
RBI cancelled the license of Dr Shivajirao Patil Nilangekar Urban Co-operative Bank in Nilanga, Latur
district of Maharashtra with effect from the close of business on 14th July 2021. As the bank does not have
the required capital and earning prospects.
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65. In July 2021, International Finance Corporation invested $16.5 million to increase COVID-19
testing in India on which organisation?
1) NeoGen
2) Serum Institute of India
3) MedGenome
4) Bharat Biotech
5) GE Healthcare
Answer- 3) MedGenome
Explanation:
International Finance Corporation (IFC), has invested $16.5 million in MedGenome, a genetic diagnostics
and research company, to increase the access to COVID-19 testing in India, support research (to better
help understand the virus), and manage future outbreaks.
66. Which bank recently (in July’21) partnered with Visa to issue Credit Cards, following the
restrictions issued by RBI on MasterCard?
1) RBL Bank
2) HDFC Bank
3) CSB Bank
4) Federal Bank
5) Punjab National Bank
Answer- 1) RBL Bank
Explanation:
In July 2021, RBI issued restrictions on MasterCard from onboarding new customers.
Following this, RBL Bank, which has issued credit cards only on the Mastercard payment network, has
now entered into an agreement with Visa Worldwide Pte Ltd to issue credit cards on Visa’s payment
network.
67. Name the bank that launched ‘FEDDY’ - AI powered Virtual customer assistant
1) Catholic Syrian Bank
2) HDFC Bank
3) Federal Bank
4) IndusInd Bank
5) Karur Vysya Bank
Answer- 3) Federal Bank
Explanation:
FEDDY, an Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered virtual assistant was launched by Federal Bank to provide
24*7 assistance to its customers on banking related queries. FEDDY is a State-of-Art tool that can also be
integrated and accessed through Alexa, Google Assistant and WhatsApp.
68. Which organisation signed an MoU (in July’21) with Bank of Maharashtra for developing
Priority Sector Lending in Maharashtra?
1) SIDBI
2) National Housing Bank
3) IDBI Bank
4) Exim Bank
5) NABARD
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Answer- 5) NABARD
Explanation:
In July 2021, the Bank of Maharashtra (BoM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with
‘National Bank for Agriculture & Rural Development’ (NABARD) to foster the existing developmental
initiatives that are linked to Priority Sector Lending (PSL) in Maharashtra.
69. In July 2021, ____________ introduced a new standard with _______ Expected Loss based Rating Scale
for the Credit Rating Agencies.
1) RBI; 7 level
2) SEBI; 7 level
3) SEBI; 5 level
4) SEBI; 6 level
5) RBI; 5 level
Answer- 2) SEBI; 7 level
Explanation:
To protect the interest of investors in securities, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has
introduced a new standardised Expected Loss (EL) based Rating Scale for the Credit Rating Agencies
(CRAs).
i.The EL-based rating symbols and their definitions provided by the CRAs were divided into a scale of 7
levels, spanning from lowest to highest expected loss.
70. Name the bank that recently (in July’21) partnered with SMC Global Securities to offer Online
Trading Services to its Customers.
1) CSB Bank
2) Dhanlaxmi Bank
3) Karnataka Bank
4) Bandhan Bank
5) RBL Bank
Answer- 2) Dhanlaxmi Bank
Explanation:
Dhanlaxmi bank made a strategic partnership with SMC Global Securities Limited (SMC Global) to offer
online trading services through a 3-in-1 bank account to its customers.
About Dhanlaxmi Bank:
Headquarters – Thrissur, Kerala
MD & CEO – Shivan J.K
71. In July 2021, Paytm Payments Bank enabled its customers to make Online payments through
Fixed Deposit (FD) accounts that are held with which bank?
1) Kotak Mahindra Bank
2) IndusInd Bank
3) Bank of Baroda
4) Federal Bank
5) Axis Bank
Answer- 2) IndusInd Bank
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Explanation:
Paytm Payments Bank enables its customers to make instant payments across online platforms through
its all-in-one payment gateway using balances available in their Fixed Deposit (FD) account, that are held
with IndusInd Bank.
• Paytm Payments Bank is Headquartered at Noida, Uttar Pradesh
• IndusInd Bank is Headquartered at Pune, Maharashtra
72. Pick the Insurance provider which launched ‘Arogya Rakshak’ - a health insurance scheme
1) United India Insurance
2) Life Insurance Corporation
3) Oriental Insurance Company
4) SBI Life Insurance
5) National Insurance Company
Answer- 2) Life Insurance Corporation
Explanation:
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) launched a non-linked, non-participating, regular premium,
individual, health insurance plan named – ‘Arogya Rakshak’ to provide fixed benefit health insurance
cover against certain specified health risks.
About LIC:
Establishment -1956
Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra
Chairman – M R Kumar
73. Identify the bank that recently (in July’21) signed an MoU with Indian Navy to offer Salary
account to Indian Navy personnel
1) Kotak Mahindra Bank
2) Federal Bank
3) Punjab National Bank
4) IndusInd Bank
5) ICICI Bank
Answer- 1) Kotak Mahindra Bank
Explanation:
i.Kotak Mahindra Bank (KMB) has signed an MoU with the Indian Navy to offer a salary account to all the
personnel of the Indian Navy including both serving and retired personnel.
ii.KMB has also automated its partner payments process with the end to end payout solution
‘Hyperform’, a payment automation solution.
74. Name the payment provider of the co-branded credit card - ‘ICICI Bank HPCL Super Saver
Credit Card’
1) MasterCard
2) American Express
3) Visa
4) Maestro
5) Capital One
Answer- 3) Visa
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Explanation:
ICICI Bank launched a co-branded credit card with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL)
named ‘ICICI Bank HPCL Super Saver Credit Card’ to provide all the benefits and reward points of
multiple credit cards in one card. The card is powered by VISA.
75. Identify the points that are correctly related to the recently (in July’21) released operational
guidelines for Loan Guarantee Scheme for COVID-19 Affected Sectors (LGSCAS).
A) The Guidelines were issued by National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company Ltd (NCGTC) to
improve Medical Infrastructure in Non-Metro cities
B) Both New & Existing companies can avail the loan scheme, until it reaches the targeted Rs
50,000 crore
C) Each company can avail a maximum loan of Rs 200 crore at an interest rate of 4.5% for 2 years
1) Only A
2) Only B & C
3) Only A & B
4) All A, B & C
5) Only C
Answer- 3) Only A & B
Explanation:
National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company Ltd (NCGTC) issued operational guidelines for the INR
50,000 crore Loan Guarantee Scheme for COVID-19 Affected Sectors (LGSCAS). The LGSCAS scheme aims
to improve medical infrastructure in non-metros.
i.Maximum Loan of INR 100 crore, capped Interest rate of 7.95% and guarantee provided for 3 years.
ii.It is open for both Greenfield (new) & Brownfield (existing) projects.
76. Identify the Insurance company that launched ‘Optima Secure’ - a new health insurance
scheme for its customers
1) IFFCO Tokio General Insurance
2) Max Bupa Health Insurance
3) HDFC ERGO General Insurance
4) Life Insurance Corporation of India
5) New India Assurance
Answer- 3) HDFC ERGO General Insurance
Explanation:
HDFC ERGO General Insurance, a non-life insurance company, launched a new health indemnity insurance
policy named ‘Optima Secure’ to redefine the values of insurance plans that would be obtained by
customers.
About HDFC ERGO General Insurance:
Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra
MD & CEO – Ritesh Kumar
77. Which organisation recently (in July’21) launched 2 Surveys’ - ‘Industrial Outlook Survey’ (IOS)
& ‘Services and Infrastructure Outlook Survey’ (SIOS) that accesses the performance of
Manufacturing Sector in Q2 FY22?
1) NITI Aayog
2) Ministry of Corporate Affairs
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3) Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade
4) Reserve Bank of India
5) Securities & Exchange Board of India
Answer- 4) Reserve Bank of India
Explanation:
RBI launched the 95th round of the Quarterly ‘Industrial Outlook Survey’ (IOS), which assesses the
performance of the Indian manufacturing sector. The reference period for the survey is Q2 FY22 (July-
September 2021).
RBI also released the survey on ‘Services and Infrastructure Outlook Survey’ (SIOS) for the reference
period of Q2 FY22.
78. Which company partnered (in July’21) with ‘SpaceChain’ to become the World’s 1st
Cryptocurrency exchange with Space-grade secured infrastructure?
1) BuyUcoin
2) Biteeu India
3) WazirX
4) UnoCoin
5) Coinbase India
Answer- 2) Biteeu India
Explanation:
Biteeu India made a partnership with SpaceChain, a space-as-a-service solution provider, to launch its
digital security infrastructure into space onboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket as part of the rideshare
program.
Biteeu will become the World’s 1st cryptocurrency exchange to leverage high security of space-grade
infrastructure for ultra-secure Bitcoin cryptocurrency transactions,
79. Which payment bank partnered (in July’21) with ‘Multilink’ to build neo banking
infrastructure in rural India?
1) Airtel Payments Bank
2) Paytm Payments Bank
3) Jio Payments Bank
4) Fino Payments Bank
5) NSDL Payments Bank
Answer- 5) NSDL Payments Bank
Explanation:
NSDL Payments Bank has made a strategic partnership with Multilink, a fintech company to build agent
points across India to boost the banking facilities in rural and semi-urban areas of India through the Neo
banking system.
i.NSDL Payment Bank was established in 2018, headquartered at Mumbai, Maharashtra.
80. Name the bank that partnered with U GRO Capital to launch ‘Pratham’ - a Rs. 1,000 crores co-
lending program for MSME sector
1) Bank of Baroda
2) Punjab National Bank
3) Vijaya Bank
4) IDBI Bank
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5) IndusInd Bank
Answer- 1) Bank of Baroda
Explanation:
U GRO Capital, a technology-enabled Non-Banking Finance Company (NBFC), made a Co-lending
partnership with Bank of Baroda (BoB) to lend Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
Under the partnership, a co-lending programme named ‘Pratham’ was launched to disburse loans for
over Rs 1,000 crore.
81. Who will be benefited through ‘Kerala Bank Samagra’ - a loan scheme by Kerala Bank?
1) Health-related MSMEs
2) Frontline Workers
3) Agriculture Cooperatives
4) Both 1 & 3
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 3) Agriculture Cooperatives
Explanation:
The Kerala Bank has launched a new loan scheme named ‘Kerala Bank Samagra’ to support the
infrastructure development of the Primary Agricultural Credit Cooperatives (PACS).
82. RBI clarified on the conditions for exit of IDFC Ltd as the promoter of IDFC First Bank as its
lock-in period had expired in September 2020. What is the minimum lock-in period for a bank’s
promoter?
1) 3-years
2) 2-years
3) 6-years
4) 5-years
5) 8-years
Answer- 4) 5-years
Explanation:
RBI has clarified that IDFC (Infrastructure Development Finance Company) Limited can exit as the
promoter of IDFC First Bank Limited after the expiry of lock‐in period of 5 years which already ended on
September 30, 2020.
i.RBI imposes Rs 1 lakh penalty on Melur Co-operative Urban Bank, Madurai Tamil Nadu for non-
compliance with certain provisions of the directions issued by RBI.
83. In July 2021, Max Bupa Health Insurance Company was renamed as ____________________
1) Niva Bupa Health Insurance company
2) Max Niva Health Insurance company
3) Niva Max Bupa Health Insurance company
4) Poonawalla Health Insurance company
5) Poonawalla Max Health Insurance company
Answer- 1) Niva Bupa Health Insurance company
Explanation:
The Max Bupa Health Insurance company limited which was renamed as Niva Bupa Health Insurance
Company Limited has rebranded itself as ‘Niva Bupa’.
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i.Magma Fincorp Limited, a non-banking finance company, was renamed as Poonawalla Fincorp
Limited with effect from 22nd July 2021
84. Identify the bank that signed an MoU (in July’21) with IIT Guwahati for financing its Startups.
1) State Bank of India
2) Indian Bank
3) Canara Bank
4) IndusInd Bank
5) Bank of Baroda
Answer- 2) Indian Bank
Explanation:
Indian Bank signed an MoU with IIT Guwahati Technology Incubation Centre (TIC) for financing Start-
ups under the bank’s loan product ‘IND Spring Board’.
85. In July 2021, RBI amended the regulatory restrictions on personal loans and advances that are
granted to bank directors and their relatives.
What are the points that are correctly related to the recent amendments?
A) Directors & their relatives can receive personal loans upto Rs 25 lakhs
B) The limit for Business loans is set at Rs 5 Crores
C) There is No need for getting approval from the board of Directors/Management Committee to
grant loans up to Rs 5 crore
1) Only A & C
2) Only B
3) Only B & C
4) Only C
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 4) Only C
Explanation:
RBI amended the regulatory restrictions on personal loans and advances that are granted to bank
directors and their relatives.
i.RBI has increased the threshold of ‘personal loans’ that could be granted to any directors and their
relatives of other banks to Rs 5 crore from Rs 25 lakh.
ii.Whereas the limit of Rs 25 lakh is continued for business loans.
iii.No need for getting approval from the board of Directors/Management Committee to grant loans up
to Rs 5 crore
86. In July 2021, RBI announced to introduce ‘Central Bank Digital Currency’ in phased manner.
What is the scope of the currency?
1) It will replace the existing paper currency
2) It will integrate all existing modes of business transactions
3) It is exchangeable with the existing paper currency
4) Both 1 & 2
5) All the Above
Answer- 3) It is exchangeable with the existing paper currency
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Explanation:
RBI’s plan for the phased introduction of a ‘Central Bank Digital Currency’ (CBDC). A CBDC is a legal tender
that would be issued by the central bank in a digital form. It is exchangeable one-to-one with the paper
currency that is in circulation.
87. Name the bank that recently (in July’21) appointed Paisalo Digital as its National Corporate
business correspondent.
1) Punjab National Bank
2) Canara Bank
3) State Bank of India
4) Indian Bank
5) HDFC Bank
Answer- 3) State Bank of India
Explanation:
State Bank of India (SBI) selected Paisalo Digital as National Corporate Business Correspondent of the
Bank. It has been selected to ensure greater financial inclusion and to increase the delivery of its financial
services.
About SBI:
Chairman – Dinesh Kumar Khara
Tagline – The Banker to Every Indian
88. Name the Organisation that (in July’21) received USD 250 million loan from World Bank’s
International Finance Corporation (IFC) to provide inexpensive housing loans in India
1) HDFC Ltd
2) Kotak Mahindra Bank
3) LIC Housing Finance Ltd
4) Mahindra and Mahindra Financial Services
5) State Bank of India
Answer- 1) HDFC Ltd
Explanation:
World Bank’s International Finance Corporation (IFC) has sanctioned USD 250 million to HDFC Ltd to
enhance inexpensive housing finance in India under the themes Affordable & Green housing. This is
provided in line with India’s target of providing ‘Housing for All’.
89.HDFC Bank in collaboration with Common Services Centres (CSC) e-Governance India Ltd,
Special Purpose Vehicle (CSC SPV), launched a scheme named ‘Dukandar Overdraft Scheme’. Find
out the features they provided under the scheme.
A)Small retailers who are operating for a minimum of 3 years are eligible under the scheme.
B)OD limit: The overall limit of OD was from Rs 50,000 toRs 10 lakhs.
C) Retailers who are operating less than 6 years, the upper limit will be Rs 7.5 lakhs and for those
who are in more than 6 years, the limit is Rs 10 lakhs.
D)All the above
1) Only B
2) Only A
3) Only D
4) Only A & C
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5) Only B & C
Answer - 3) Only D
Explanation –
On July 26, 2021, HDFC Bank, the largest private lender of India, in collaboration with Common Services
Centres (CSC) e-Governance India Ltd, Special Purpose Vehicle (CSC SPV), launched an OverDraft (OD)
scheme named ‘Dukandar Overdraft Scheme’ to provide financial assistance up to Rs 10 lakh to small
retailers.
Features of Dukandar Overdraft Scheme:
i.Eligibility: Small retailers who are operating for a minimum of 3 years are eligible under the scheme.
ii.OD limit: The overall limit of OD was from Rs 50,000 to Rs 10 lakhs.
iii.Retailers who are operating less than 6 years, the upper limit will be Rs 7.5 lakhs and for those who
are in more than 6 years, the limit is Rs 10 lakhs.
90. Identify the Public Sector Bank that topped in Clearing its bad loans/Non-Performing Assets in
FY21
1) Canara Bank
2) Union Bank of India
3) State Bank of India
4) Punjab National Bank
5) Indian Bank
Answer- 3) State Bank of India
Explanation:
State Bank of India (SBI) topped the list of Public Sector Banks (PSB) in cleaning up their bad loans/Non-
Performing Assets (NPAs) from their balance-sheets in FY21 followed by Union Bank of India.
91. Name the financial solution launched (in July’21) by ‘Society for Worldwide Interbank
Financial Telecommunications (SWIFT)’ to enable Low-Value Cross-Border Payments across the
globe for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises
1) SWIFT SME
2) SWIFT World
3) SWIFT Go
4) SWIFT Trade
5) SWIFT Market
Answer- 3) SWIFT Go
Explanation:
Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications (SWIFT) has launched a new solution for
Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) named ‘SWIFT Go’ to enable seamless Low-Value Cross-
Border Payments anywhere in the world, directly from their bank accounts.
92. Which insurance company partnered (in July’21) with SVAAS Wellness to launch a 1st of its
kind cashless outpatient health insurance policy?
1) Star Health Insurance
2) ICICI Lombard General Insurance
3) Manipal Cigna Health Insurance
4) Max Bupa Health Insurance
5) Care Health Insurance
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Answer- 2) ICICI Lombard General Insurance
Explanation:
SVAAS Wellness Ltd, the wholly-owned subsidiary of Dr Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd, and ICICI Lombard
General Insurance Company, collaborated for the pilot launch of a first-of-its-kind cashless outpatient
digital health solution to health insurance policyholders in India.
93. Which organisation partnered with InCred (in July’21) to offer collateral-free loans to e-
commerce merchants in India?
1) Flipkart
2) AliExpress
3) Walmart
4) Amazon India
5) Paytm
Answer- 4) Amazon India
Explanation:
The financial services platform InCred has signed a strategic partnership with Amazon India to offer
collateral-free, working capital loans up to Rs 50 lakhs to e-commerce merchants (amazon merchants)
across India.
94. Which bank entered into a co-lending agreement (in July’21) with Indiabulls Housing Finance
for providing home loans?
1) Axis Bank
2) ICICI Bank
3) Federal Bank
4) Yes Bank
5) Canara Bank
Answer- 4) Yes Bank
Explanation:
A co-lending agreement was inked between Yes Bank and Indiabulls Housing Finance for home loans.
This collaboration aimed to enhance capabilities of providing seamless experience to retail home loan
customers.
About Yes Bank:
MD & CEO – Prashant Kumar
Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra
Tagline – Experience our Expertise
95. As per the RBI – Digital Payments Index, India witnessed a 30% increase in Digital payment
taking to 270.59 points in March 2021 due to COVID-19. What is the base period for the index?
1) March 2018
2) March 2019
3) March 2020
4) March 2016
5) March 2017
Answer- 1) March 2018
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Explanation:
RBI released the RBI – Digital Payments Index (RBI-DPI) in March 2021 at 270.59, increased from 207.84
in March 2020. A 30% increase in digital payment due to COVID-19.
i.It is the index launched by RBI in January 2018 with March 2018 as the base period (ie. DPI score for
March 2018 is set at 100)
96. Who were permitted (in July’21) by RBI to participate in Centralised Payment Systems like -
RTGS, NEFT?
1) Prepaid Payment Instruments Issuers
2) White Label ATM Operators
3) Card Networks
4) Only 2 & 3
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 5) All 1, 2 & 3
Explanation:
RBI allowed Non-banks to participate in its Centralised Payment Systems (CPS) viz, Real Time Gross
Settlement (RTGS) and National Electronic Fund Transfer (NEFT) systems, in a phased manner.
i.In the 1st phase, authorised non-bank Payment System Providers (PSPs) such as Prepaid Payment
Instruments (PPIs) Issuers, Card Networks, and White Label ATM Operators will be allowed to
participate in CPS as direct members.
97. Name the organisation that signed a strategic agreement with Prest Loans to provide secured
business loans to MSME
1) U GRO Capital
2) NeoMile Capital
3) Sunvest Capital
4) Adani Capital
5) Unified Vision Capital
Answer- 1) U GRO Capital
Explanation:
Digital lender NBFC Prest Loans signed a strategic alliance agreement with U GRO Capital to provide
secured business loans to MSMEs units.
98. Which bank recently (in July’21) partnered with Hughes Communications India to receive
satellite-based connectivity solution to its branches?
1) Indian Bank
2) Bank of India
3) Punjab National Bank
4) Canara Bank
5) HDFC Bank
Answer- 2) Bank of India
Explanation:
Hughes Communications India Pvt Ltd (HCIPL), the satellite broadband services firm, has made a deal
with the Bank of India to connect 1,800 branches of the Bank of India across India using a satellite-based
connectivity solution.
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About Bank of India:
Establishment – 1906
Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra
MD & CEO – Atanu Kumar Das
99. Identify the company that partnered with VISA to launch India’s 1st numberless Visa prepaid
card
1) Gloify
2) XFormics
3) FamPay
4) Wizergos
5) Planhop
Answer- 3) FamPay
Explanation:
FamPay in partnership with VISA launched India’s 1st numberless Visa prepaid card for teenagers
with personalised doodles. This card will also be the 1st numberless card of Visa. The card will be available
in 2 different designs such as the ‘FamCard’ and ‘FamCard Me’
100. In July 2021, NABARD sanctioned Rs 445 crore loan under its Rural Infrastructure
Development Fund to support drinking water projects in which state?
1) Karnataka
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Odisha
4) Punjab
5) Maharashtra
Answer- 4) Punjab
Explanation:
NABARD sanctioned Rs 445.89cr for five large surface based drinking water projects in Ferozpur, Fazilka,
Hoshiarpur and Rupanagar districts of Punjab.
i.The funds have been sanctioned under the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF).
101. Which bank partnered with LIC Cards Services to launch 2 Credit Cards - ‘Lumine’ Platinum
Credit Card & ‘Eclat’ Select Credit Card?
1) ICICI Bank
2) Canara Bank
3) HDFC Bank
4) Axis Bank
5) IDBI Bank
Answer- 5) IDBI Bank
Explanation:
LIC Cards Services Ltd (LIC CSL) in partnership with IDBI Bank launched 2 variants of co-branded RuPay
Credit Cards - LIC CSL ‘Lumine’ Platinum Credit Card & LIC CSL ‘Eclat’ Select Credit Card.
• LIC CSL was Establishment in 2008
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102. Name the Cooperative Bank whose license was recently (in July’21) cancelled by RBI due to
inadequate capital
1) Bhagyodaya Friends Urban Co-operative Bank
2) Independence Cooperative Bank
3) Madgaum Urban Co-operative Bank
4) Punjab and Maharashtra Cooperative Bank
5) Shivalik Mercantile Co-operative Bank
Answer- 3) Madgaum Urban Co-operative Bank
Explanation:
RBI cancelled the license of Madgaum Urban Co-operative Bank Limited, Margao, Goa due to its
inadequate capital and earning prospects to pay its present depositors in full.
i.RBI imposed a monetary penalty of Rs 5 crore on Axis Bank for non-compliance with various regulatory
provisions on RBI’s Cyber Security Framework
103. Which organisation partnered with Temasek Holdings to launch “EvolutionX” - a USD 500
million debt financing platform?
1) DBS Group
2) Citigroup
3) Bajaj Finserv
4) HDFC Ltd
5) Standard Chartered
Answer- 1) DBS Group
Explanation:
DBS Group Ltd and Temasek Holdings jointly launched a US $500 million debt financing platform named
EvolutionX Debt Capital (EvolutionX) to provide non-dilutive financing to growth stage technology-
enabled companies across Asia, with a focus on China, India, and Southeast Asia.
ECONOMY AND BUSINESS
1. Which Indian company partnered with Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) to establish
a mega chemical project in Al Ruwais city, UAE?
1) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
2) Reliance Industries Ltd
3) Larsen and Toubro
4) Indian Oil Corporation
5) NTPC Ltd
Answer- 2) Reliance Industries Ltd
Explanation:
Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) signed a strategic partnership with the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company
(ADNOC) to establish a mega chemical project in Al Ruwais city, United Arab Emirates(UAE).
2. Which organisation collaborated (in July’21) with GIFT City to enhance fintech innovations?
1) Bertelsmann India Investments
2) DCB Bank
3) BIL Ryerson Technology Startups Incubator Foundation
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4) Kotak Mahindra Bank
5) Nexus Venture Partners
Answer- 3) BIL Ryerson Technology Startups Incubator Foundation
Explanation:
Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) collaborated with BIL Ryerson Technology Startups
Incubator Foundation (BRTSIF) to enhance fintech innovation. In this regard, Zone Startups India, a part
of BRTSIF, will pursue ways to set up and promote a fintech hub in GIFT-SEZ (Special Economic Zone).
3. Identify the points that are correctly related to the targets & achievement of Ministry of
Commerce & Industry (as of Q1 - FY22):
A) India recorded its highest ever Merchandise exports of USD 95 billion in Q1 of 2021-22
B) A Target of attaining USD 400 billion Merchandise exports in 2021-22, and USD 350 billion
Service sector exports by 2025 were set by the Ministry
C) India received the highest ever FDI inflow of USD 81.72 billion in 2020-21, which is 10%
higher than 2019-20
1) All A, B & C
2) Only C
3) Only A & B
4) Only A
5) Only B & C
Answer- 1) All A, B & C
Explanation:
Union Minister for Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal stated the achievements of the Ministry of
Commerce and Industry in Q1 (April – June) of 2021-22.
i.Merchandise exports of USD 95 billion was achieved in Q1 of 2021-22, which is the highest in the
history of India.
ii.India has set a target of USD 400 billion Merchandise exports for 2021-22.
iii.India is also aiming to achieve USD 350 billion Service sector exports by 2025.
iv.India received the highest ever FDI inflow in 2020-21 of USD 81.72 billion, which is 10% higher than
2019-20.
4. NTPC partnered with __________ to boost offshore wind energy in India, as a part of its target of
generating _________ by 2032
1) ONGC; 10 GW
2) IOCL; 32 GW
3) GAIL; 10 GW
4) IOCL; 10 GW
5) ONGC; 32 GW
Answer- 5) ONGC; 32 GW
Explanation:
NTPC and Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC), have planned to boost the development of
offshore wind energy in India.
i.ONGC aims to add 10GW of renewable power by 2040 and NTPC intends to reach 32 GW by 2032.
About NTPC:
Establishment – 1975
Headquarters – New Delhi
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CMD – Gurdeep Singh
About ONGC:
Establishment – 1955
Headquarters – New Delhi
CMD – Subhash Kumar
5. Name the organisation that partnered with Flipkart to launch a contactless ‘Scan and Pay’
feature for Flipkart’s Cash-on-delivery orders:
1) BHIM
2) PhonePe
3) MobiKwik
4) Paytm
5) Freecharge
Answer- 2) PhonePe
Explanation:
PhonePe, partnered with Flipkart, to launch a contactless ‘Scan and Pay’ feature to digitise Flipkart’s
pay-on-delivery (cash-on-delivery) orders payment.
Note - PhonePe was acquired by Flipkart in 2016
About Flipkart:
Establishment – 2007
Headquarters – Bengaluru, Karnataka
CEO – Kalyan Krishnamurthy
6. Which organisation partnered with WooCommerce (in July’21) to boost the digital payment
infrastructure of WooCommerce?
1) PayU
2) BillDesk
3) Paytm
4) Instamojo
5) PayPal
Answer- 1) PayU
Explanation:
PayU, partnered with WooCommerce, an open-source, customizable ecommerce platform, to enable the
WooCommerce merchants with the digital payments infrastructure, and end-to-end digitized business
process.
7. Which company became India’s 1st Public sector refinery to procure crude oil from Guyana?
1) Bharat Petroleum
2) Oil India
3) Hindustan Petroleum
4) Indian Oil Corporation
5) GAIL Limited
Answer- 4) Indian Oil Corporation
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Explanation:
In July 2021, Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) became India’s 1st Public sector refinery to procure crude oil
from Guyana, which will be refined in IOC’s Paradip refinery at Odisha. IOC also entered into a contract
to procure 3 million tonnes of US crude.
8. Identify the points that are correctly related to the recent (in July’21) initiatives of National
Commodity and Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX):
A) NCDEX launched - GUAREX and SOYDEX, India’s 1st Sectoral Indices in agricultural
commodities
B) GUAREX index tracks the real-time change in the price of the futures contracts of Guar Seed,
while SOYDEX does so for Soybeans & Refined Soy Oil
C) Currently, NCDEX’s AGRIDEX index tracks futures price movement in 10 commodities
1) Only A
2) Only B & C
3) All A, B & C
4) Only A & C
5) Only C
Answer- 3) All A, B & C
Explanation:
National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX), India’s agricultural commodity exchange,
launched India’s 1st sectoral indices in agricultural commodities space such as GUAREX and
SOYDEX.
i.GUAREX and SOYDEX were also India’s 1st return based agricultural futures index in agricultural-
commodities.
• GUAREX – It is the return based index, it tracks the change in the price of the futures contracts of
Guar Seed and Guar Gum Refined Splits on a real-time basis.
• SOYDEX – It will also trace the price changes in futures contracts of Soybean and Refined Soy Oil.
ii.In May 2020, NCDEX had launched AGRIDEX, a return-based composite index tracking futures price
movement in 10 commodities on NCDEX.
9. Identify the organisation that signed an agreement with FSSAI (in July’21) for protecting
consumers from misleading Food & Beverage advertisements:
1) Audit Bureau of Circulations
2) Advertising Standards Council of India
3) Broadcast Audience Research Council
4) Food Corporation of India
5) Confederation of Indian Industry
Answer- 2) Advertising Standards Council of India
Explanation:
Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) & Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
have signed an agreement to protect consumers from misleading claims in Food & Beverage (F&B)
advertisements.
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10. Name the organisation that set-up a 9-member Advisory Council on adaptation of ‘Open
Network for Digital Commerce’ (ONDC)
1) Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
2) NITI Aayog
3) Securities and Exchange Board of India
4) National Critical Information Infrastructure Protection Centre
5) Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India
Answer- 1) Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
Explanation:
As per the order of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), the Ministry
of Commerce and Industry has set up a 9-member Advisory Council to advise the government on
measures needed to design and fasten the adoption of ‘Open Network for Digital Commerce’ (ONDC).
11. Which organisation signed an MoU (in July’21) with European Energy Exchange (EEX) for
exchange of expertise on Electricity derivative products?
1) Multi-Commodity Exchange of India
2) Indian Energy Exchange
3) National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange
4) National Multi-Commodity Exchange of India
5) Universal Commodity Exchange
Answer- 1) Multi-Commodity Exchange of India
Explanation:
In July 2021, the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) of India signed an MoU with European Energy
Exchange (EEX) towards knowledge sharing and exchange of expertise on Electricity derivative
products.
About MCX:
Established in 2003, it operates under the regulatory framework of SEBI
Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra
MD & CEO – P.S. Reddy
12. India’s GDP is expected to grow by __________ in FY22 as per the report named ‘Indian Banks
2021 Report Card’ released by __________________.
1) 12.8%; State Bank of India
2) 10%; Fitch Ratings
3) 10%; CRISIL
4) 12.8%; Fitch Ratings
5) 10%; State Bank of India
Answer- 2) 10%; Fitch Ratings
Explanation:
Fitch Ratings, the global credit rating agency in its report named ‘Indian Banks 2021 Report Card’,
has reduced India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth forecast for FY22 to 10% from its earlier
estimation of 12.8% due to the slowing recovery after the second wave of COVID-19.
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13. When is Indian Online Commerce Industry expected to reach USD 200 billion as per the
recent (in July’21) report released by FICCI?
1) 2026
2) 2030
3) 2028
4) 2025
5) 2023
Answer- 1) 2026
Explanation:
FICCI’s (Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry) latest report ‘A progressive shift from
transactions to trust’ states that India’s Online Commerce Industry is expected to touchUSD 188
billion by 2025 & USD 200 billion by 2026 from USD 64 billion in 2020. The increase is mainly due to
increased adoption of e-commerce caused by COVID-19.
14. As per the “Statistical Review of World Energy 2021” report - United States became India's
_______ largest Crude Oil Supplier in 2020, while _________ remains as India’s Top Oil Supplier
1) 2nd; Iraq
2) 2nd; Saudi Arabia
3) 3rd; Iraq
4) 3rd; Saudi Arabia
5) 4th; Iraq
Answer- 5) 4th; Iraq
Explanation:
As per the report named ‘Statistical Review of World Energy 2021’ released by BP, the United States (US)
became the 4th largest supplier of crude oil and natural gas to India in 2020. While Iraq remains India’s
largest Oil supplier
15. In July 2021, ____________ launched its 1st ‘Digital Kendra’ in Krushi Bazar APMC Market in
__________.
1) Amazon; Gujarat
2) Flipkart; Gujarat
3) Google; Gujarat
4) Google; Uttar Pradesh
5) Amazon; Uttar Pradesh
Answer- 1) Amazon; Gujarat
Explanation:
Amazon India launched its 1st ‘Digital Kendra’ in Krushi Bazar (APMC Market), Surat, Gujarat as part of
its commitment to digitize 10 million Indian micro, small and medium enterprises by 2025.
16. What was the condition of bilateral trade between India & China in the 1st half of 2021?
1) Bilateral Trade decreased by over 60%
2) One-way Trade from India increased by 35%
3) One-way Trade from China decreased by 35%
4) Bilateral Trade increased by over 60%
5) Trade deficit of India got reduced by 50%
Answer- 4) Bilateral Trade increased by over 60%
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Explanation:
As per the data released by China’s General Administration of Customs, the China-India bilateral trade in
the 1st half (H1) of 2021 (January – June 2021) totaled USD 57.48 billion, an increase of 62.7%. The trade
deficit of India increased to 55.6%.
About China:
Capital – Beijing
President – Xi Jinping
Currency – Renminbi
17. Which organisation was appointed by Coal India Ltd (in July’21) as a consultant to digitize 3 of
its subsidiaries?
1) Accenture
2) Tata Consultancy Services
3) IBM
4) Infosys
5) Cognizant
Answer- 1) Accenture
Explanation:
Coal India Ltd(CIL), appointed Accenture as a consultant to enhance their performance through
digitization of 3 mines of South Eastern Coalfields Limited(SECL) and 4 mines of Northern Coalfields
Limited(NCL), subsidiaries of CIL.
• CIL is Headquartered at Kolkata, West Bengal
18. Asian Development Bank has projected India’s GDP growth rate for FY 2021-22 as _______ and
for FY 2022-23 as _______.
1) 10%; 7.5%
2) 11%; 7%
3) 12%; 6.5%
4) 10%; 6.5%
5) 11%; 7%
Answer- 1) 10%; 7.5%
Explanation:
Asian Development Bank (ADB) in its Asian Development Outlook (ADO) 2021 Supplement has projected
India’s GDP growth for FY22 as 10%. While the GDP growth estimate for FY23 is 7.5%.
19. Which organisation acquired a 10-year deal from Bangalore International Airport Ltd (BIAL)
to transform travel experience through “Airport in a Box” platform?
1) Google
2) Infosys
3) IBM
4) Microsoft
5) Intel
Answer- 3) IBM
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Explanation:
IBM Corporation and Bangalore International Airport Ltd (BIAL), the operator of the Kempegowda
International Airport, have signed a 10-year partnership deal to create a new ‘Airport in a Box’ platform
to transform the travel experience of the passengers of BIAL.
20.Which credit rating agency has estimated that India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth
forecast in FY22 at the range of 8.8 to 9 percent?
1) CRISIL
2) Care Ratings
3) ICRA Limited
4) Fitch Ratings
5) RBI
Answer - 2) Care Ratings
Explanation –
Care Ratings has estimated India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth forecast in FY22 at the range
of 8.8 to 9 percent. Indian economy contracted by 7.3 percent (-7.3) in FY21.
21. In July 2021, _________________ released ‘Fault Lines Widen in the Global Recovery’ - World
Economic Outlook, where India’s GDP growth was forecasted to be _____ for FY22.
1) World Bank; 12.5%
2) International Monetary Fund; 12.5%
3) World Bank; 6.9%
4) International Monetary Fund; 9.5%
5) World Bank; 9.5%
Answer- 4) International Monetary Fund; 9.5%
Explanation:
In its July 2021 World Economic Outlook (WEO) - ‘Fault Lines Widen in the Global Recovery’, the
International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reduced India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth forecast
in FY22 to 9.5% from 12.5% (April 2021 projection) and raised the growth forecast for FY23 to 8.5
percent from 6.9 percent.
22. Name the company that signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Solar Energy
Corporation of India (in July’21) for supplying 270MW of energy
1) JSW Renew Energy
2) Torrent Power
3) Tata Power
4) Adani Transmission
5) Jaiprakash Power Ventures
Answer- 1) JSW Renew Energy
Explanation:
JSW Renew Energy Ltd (JSWREL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of JSW Future Energy Ltd signed a Power
Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd (SECI) for supply of 270 MegaWatt
(MW) from its 810 MW wind capacity.
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23. In July 2021, India’s Forex reserve reached the record high value of $612.73 billion, making it
the _____ largest Forex reserves holder in the World.
1) 2nd
2) 5th
3) 6th
4) 3rd
5) 4th
Answer- 5) 4th
Explanation:
India became the 4th largest foreign exchange (Forex) reserves holder globally after China, Japan, and
Switzerland. India’s Forex reserves in the week ended July 16, 2021, rose by $835 million to touch a record
high of $612.73 billion.
24. Name the company that partnered (in July’21) with Australia’s Fortescue Future Industries
(FFI) to produce Green Hydrogen Fuel.
1) Orient Green Power
2) Jaiprakash Power Ventures
3) Indowind Energy
4) JSW Future Energy
5) Tata Power
Answer- 4) JSW Future Energy
Explanation:
JSW Future Energy Ltd, the wholly-owned subsidiary of JSW Energy, made a framework agreement with
Australian Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) Pty Ltd to produce green hydrogen fuel.
25. In July 2021, NASSCOM partnered with the Department for International Trade (DIT) of
_______________ to address its Digital Skill Gap
1) Afghanistan
2) United Kingdom
3) Bangladesh
4) Vietnam
5) Brazil
Answer- 2) United Kingdom
Explanation:
The National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM), partnered with the UK
Government’s Department for International Trade (DIT) and the UK India Business Council (UKIBC) to
address the Digital Skill Gap in the United Kingdom.
26. Which Indian state partnered (in July’21) with Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and
Investment (ACCI) to boost trade with the country?
1) Telangana
2) West Bengal
3) Karnataka
4) Maharashtra
5) Gujarat
Answer- 1) Telangana
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Explanation:
Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FTCCI) has signed an agreement with the
Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment (ACCI) to promote the business between
Afghanistan and Telangana.
MoUs AND AGREEMENTS
1. In June 2021, Jharkhand State Cricket Association (JSCA) signed an MoU with SAIL to establish
an International Cricket Stadium. Where is the stadium planned to be constructed?
1) Dhanbad
2) Bokaro
3) Ranchi
4) Jamshedpur
5) Hazaribagh
Answer- 2) Bokaro
Explanation:
Jharkhand State Cricket Association (JSCA) signed an MoU with SAIL Bokaro Steel Plant (BSL), for the
construction of an International Cricket Stadium in Bokaro city, Jharkhand.
2. Which organisation signed an MoU with Indian Navy (in June’21) to create a joint Technology
Incubation Forum (TIF)?
1) Bharat Electronics Limited
2) DRDO
3) National Informatics Center
4) Bharat Dynamics
5) Ordnance Factory Board
Answer- 1) Bharat Electronics Limited
Explanation:
Indian Navy and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) signed an MoU at Integrated Headquarters,
Ministry of Defence (Navy), New Delhi to create a joint Technology Incubation Forum (TIF).
3. Which organisation signed an MoU (in July’21) with Federation of Indian Export Organisations
(FIEO) to provide preferential pricing for MSME exporters for cross-border shipments?
1) Allcargo Logistics
2) Aramex India
3) Container Corporation of India
4) Adani Logistics
5) Transport Corporation of India
Answer- 2) Aramex India
Explanation:
In order to support Indian MSME exporters with access to cost-efficient, seamless and reliable logistics
solutions, the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) signed an MoU with Aramex India.
As part of the MoU, Aramex will provide preferential pricing and online services for cross-border
express shipments to FIEO members.
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4. Identify the organisation that signed a Memorandum of Association with Central Mine
Planning and Design Institute for developing Solar Power Projects
1) Central Coalfields
2) Bharat Coking Coal
3) Eastern Coalfields
4) Mahanadi Coalfields
5) Oil India
Answer- 1) Central Coalfields
Explanation:
Central Mine Planning & Design Institute (CMPDI) and Central Coalfields Ltd (CCL) signed a
Memorandum of Association (MOA) for developing Solar Power Projects.
5. Name the Organisation that is planning to build a Center of Excellence for Artificial Intelligence
at Arun Jaitley National Institute of Financial Management:
1) Facebook
2) Google
3) Microsoft
4) IBM
5) Amazon
Answer- 3) Microsoft
Explanation:
Arun Jaitley National Institute of Financial Management (AJNIFM) made a strategic partnership and
signed an MoU with Microsoft to build a Centre of Excellence at AJNIFM, enabled with AI (Artificial
Intelligence) and emerging technologies.
6. Name the Ministry that (in July’21) signed a “Joint Communication” with Ministry of
Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) for effective implementation of the rights of
forest dwellers:
1) Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region
2) Ministry of Rural Development
3) Ministry of Tribal Affairs
4) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
5) Ministry of Law and Justice
Answer- 3) Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Explanation:
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) and Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
(MoEFCC) signed a ‘Joint Communication’ in New Delhi to give more powers to the Tribal communities
in managing the forest resources.
i.The plan for effective implementation of the Schedule Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers
(Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006.
7. Identify the country that signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with Indian Economic
Trade Organization (IETO) during the Financial Investment Trade Africa (FITA 2021) held in
Tunis, Tunisia
1) Nigeria
2) Libya
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3) Morocco
4) Tanzania
5) Senegal
Answer- 2) Libya
Explanation:
A Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) was signed between Indian Economic Trade Organization (IETO)
and Libyan African Business Council during the Financial Investment Trade Africa (FITA 2021) held in
Tunis, Tunisia on June 25, 2021.
i.India & Libya will cooperate in the domains like - IT, Healthcare, MRO (maintenance, repair and
overhaul) support in the aerospace sector and other academic collaborations
8. Name the company that signed an MoU with the Ministry of Tourism (in July’21) to provide
extensive visibility to accommodation units registered on the OTA (Online Travel Agency)
platform
1) MakeMyTrip
2) Yatra
3) Ibibo
4) redBus
5) EaseMyTrip
Answer- 2) Yatra
Explanation:
The Ministry of Tourism signed an MoU with an Indian Travel Agency “Yatra” to strengthen the
Hospitality & Tourism Industry of India.
i.They aim to provide extensive visibility to accommodation units, which have self-certified themselves
on SAATHI (System for Assessment, Awareness & Training for the Hospitality Industry) on the OTA
(Online Travel Agency) platform
9. Identify the company that signed an Aircraft purchase agreement with Vman Aviation Services
of GIFT City:
1) Supreme Aviation India
2) Airbus Helicopters SAS
3) Enstrom Helicopter Corporation
4) HAL Helicopter
5) Sikorsky Aircraft
Answer- 2) Airbus Helicopters SAS
Explanation:
Vman Aviation Services became the first GIFT (Gujarat International Finance Tec) City, Gandhinagar
based Aircraft leasing company to sign an Aircraft purchase agreement after placing an order for an
Airbus H125 helicopter with France-based Airbus Helicopters SAS.
10. Which bank partnered (in July’21) with TP Central Odisha Distribution Ltd (TPCODL) to fully
digitize electricity bill payments in rural & semi-urban regions of Odisha?
1) Bank of India
2) Punjab National Bank
3) Union Bank of India
4) Indian Bank
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5) IndusInd Bank
Answer- 5) IndusInd Bank
Explanation:
IndusInd Bank partnered with the TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL), a joint venture of
TATA Power and the Government of Odisha, to introduce a fully digital network to enable digital
payment of electricity bills across 300 semi-urban and rural regions of Odisha.
About IndusInd Bank:
Chairman– Arun Tiwari
Headquarters– Pune, Maharashtra
11. Name the country that recently (in July’21) signed an MoU with India for cooperation in the
field of governance & personnel administration
1) United Kingdom
2) Italy
3) Gambia
4) Lithuania
5) Uganda
Answer- 3) Gambia
Explanation:
India signed an MoU with Gambia to strengthen and promote bilateral cooperation in personnel
administration and governance reforms. Both countries will share expertise in contributory pension
schemes and e-recruitment in government.
About Gambia:
Capital– Banjul
Currency– Gambian dalasi
12. Identify the country that recently (in July’21) revised its Rail Service Agreement with India to
permit movement of cargo between the countries via a 3rd country port:
1) Afghanistan
2) Myanmar
3) China
4) Nepal
5) Bangladesh
Answer- 4) Nepal
Explanation:
India & Nepal signed a Letter of Exchange (LoE) to revise the 2004 India-Nepal Rail Services Agreement
(RSA). The revised agreement will facilitate the import and export of goods through the Indian railway
freight services.
i.The revised pact permits all types of cargo train operators authorized by the Indian Railways to use the
Indian Railway Network for carrying container and freight – between India & Nepal or via a 3rd country
from Indian ports to Nepal.
13. Name the organisation that partnered with APEDA (in July’21) to promote Agricultural Exports
from India
1) National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India
2) Food Corporation of India
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3) Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India
4) Federation of Indian Export Organisations
5) Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade
Answer- 1) National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India
Explanation:
Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) signed an MoU with
National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd (NAFED) to utilize the export
potential of agricultural and processed food products of cooperatives, Farmer Producer Organizations
(FPOs), partners and associates.
14. In July 2021, 14 companies signed MoUs under ‘YSR Cheyuta Scheme’ to promote women
empowerment. Which state government launched the ‘YSR Cheyuta Scheme’?
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Telangana
Answer- 3) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
Andhra Pradesh signed MoUs with 14 different companies under its women empowerment scheme ‘YSR
Cheyuta Scheme’. The collaboration aims to improve the livelihood of 6 lakh women through business
opportunities with the companies.
15. In July 2021, India’s _____________ was allotted a contract for implementing the 679 MW Lower
Arun Hydro Electric Project in __________ for a period of 25 years.
1) Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam; Bangladesh
2) THDC India Limited; Bangladesh
3) Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam; Nepal
4) THDC India Limited; Nepal
5) THDC India Limited; Afghanistan
Answer- 3) Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam; Nepal
Explanation:
Investment Board of Nepal (IBN) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the India’s State-
owned hydropower major ‘Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Ltd’ (SJVN) for the implementation of 679 Megawatt
(MW) Lower Arun Hydro Electric Project in eastern Nepal at the cost of US$1.3 billion.
i.It has been allocated to SJVN for 25 years on ‘Build, Own, Operate, Transfer’ (BOOT) basis.
16. Name the organisation that partnered with UN Women to implement UN Women
Empowerment Principles in India through corporate entities:
1) Pratham
2) Akshara Centre
3) Azad Foundation
4) Interweave
5) Snehalaya
Answer- 4) Interweave
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Explanation:
Interweave, a Diversity Consulting Organisation, partnered with UN Women to implement the United
Nations Women’s Empowerment Principles (UNWEP) via corporates in India.
i.UNWEP is an initiative of UN Women and UN Global Compact, that functions under 7 principles to
provide business guidance towards promoting gender equality.
17. Identify the Institution that signed an MoU (in July’21) with HI-NO-DE Foundation & Ichishin
Holdings to train Indian Students for placement in Japan:
1) Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
2) Symbiosis Skills and Open University
3) Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University
4) Shri Vishwakarma Skill University
5) TeamLease Skills University
Answer- 3) Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University
Explanation:
Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University (DSEU) signed an MoU with the HI-NO-DE Foundation and
Ichishin Holdings Co. Ltd to implement the Technical Intern Training Program (TITP) to train and place
the students from India (especially from Delhi) in Japan.
18. Identify the organisation that recently (in July’21) signed an MoU with Police Research and
Development to make behavioural change in Police dealing with Gender Sensitive cases
1) Bharatiya Grameen Mahila Sangh
2) National Commission for Minorities
3) National Human Rights Commission
4) Central Vigilance Commission
5) National Commission for Women
Answer- 5) National Commission for Women
Explanation:
The National Commission for Women (NCW) signed an MoU with the Bureau of Police Research and
Development for Gender Sensitisation of Police personnel across India. To bring changes in attitude &
behaviour of police officers dealing with crimes against women.
• Chairperson of NCW – Rekha Sharma
19. Identify the State government that recently (in July’21) signed MoUs with 23 companies from
varied sectors to attract investments worth Rs 28,000 crore
1) West Bengal
2) Gujarat
3) Karnataka
4) Maharashtra
5) Tamil Nadu
Answer- 3) Karnataka
Explanation:
During the ‘Invest Karnataka’ event the Karnataka government announced signing of MoUs with 23
companies covering sectors such as Electric Vehicles, data centres, aerospace and Defence to attract
investments worth over Rs 28,000 crore and generate nearly 15,000 direct jobs.
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20. Which organization signed an MoU (in July’21) with Gujarat to unite all institutions functioning
in the Ayurveda campus, Jamnagar, Gujarat under a single umbrella organisation?
1) National Ayurveda Research Institute for Panchakarma
2) Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda
3) Indian Institute of Ayurvedic Medicine & Research
4) Central Ayurveda Research Institute
5) All India Institute of Ayurveda
Answer- 2) Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda
Explanation:
Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda(ITRA) signed an MoU with the Government of Gujarat to
unite all the institutions functioning in the Ayurveda campus, Jamnagar, Gujarat under the umbrella of
ITRA and strengthen the education system in all branches of Ayurveda.
21. Name the organisation that partnered (in July’21) with World Resources Institute (WRI) India
to frame strategies for helping India attain net-zero emission
1) Bureau of Energy Efficiency
2) Convergence Energy Services Ltd
3) National Power Training Institute
4) Tamil Nadu Energy Development Agency
5) Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency
Answer- 2) Convergence Energy Services Ltd
Explanation:
In July 2021, Convergence Energy Services Ltd (CESL) and the World Resources Institute (WRI) India
entered into a partnership to devise strategies for India’s transition path towards a net-zero emission.
22. Which organisation signed a power sales agreement (in July’21) for selling 510 MW Solar &
Hybrid energy to Reliance Infrastructure Limited and its subsidies?
1) ReNew Power
2) Solar Energy Corporation of India
3) Power Grid Corporation of India
4) Adani Green Energy
5) Tata Power Solar Systems
Answer- 2) Solar Energy Corporation of India
Explanation:
Reliance Infrastructure Limited (RInfra) BSES Delhi Discoms (Electricity Distribution Companies of India)
viz. BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL) and BSES Yamuna Power Limited (BYPL) have signed power
sale agreements (PSA) with Solar Energy Corp of India (SECI) to procure 510MW (Megawatt) of solar
and hybrid power.
23. Which organisation signed (in July’21) an agreement with SERB (Science & Engineering
Research Board) for conducting fundamental industrial research?
1) General Electric
2) Intel
3) Microsoft
4) Both 1 & 2
5) All 1, 2 & 3
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Answer- 4) Both 1 & 2
Explanation:
General Electric (GE) & Intel separately signed an agreement with SERB (Science & Engineering
Research Board) for conducting basic research within the areas of the companies’ interest.
i.The FIRE initiative was launched by SERB along with Intel India to advance deep tech-based research in
India.
24. Which state government signed an MoU (in July’21) with Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Centre for Policy
Research & Analysis, IIM-Shillong to make them as its Knowledge partners?
1) Arunachal Pradesh
2) Meghalaya
3) Sikkim
4) Assam
5) Tripura
Answer- 1) Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation:
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Centre for Policy Research & Analysis, IIM-Shillong, signed an MoU with the State
Government of Arunachal Pradesh, to make the organisations as the official ‘Think Tank’ & ‘Knowledge’
partner of the state.
25. Which state will be benefited through the agreement signed (in July’21) between Corteva
Agriscience & 2030 Water Resources Group to boost sustainable rice cultivation?
1) Telangana
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Tripura
4) Punjab
5) Uttar Pradesh
Answer- 5) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
In July 2021, Corteva Agriscience, a global agriculture firm, signed a 3-year agreement with the 2030
Water Resources Group (2030 WRG) to transform 40,000 acres of land in Uttar Pradesh with sustainable
rice cultivation techniques.
26. Identify the state government that signed an MoU (in July’21) with Sapio Analytics to provide
complimentary license of Accloud - a MSME automation software
1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Maharashtra
4) Assam
5) Gujarat
Answer- 1) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
Government of Uttar Pradesh, signed a Memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Sapio Analytics, to
provide a complimentary license of Accloud, an automation software to MSMEs of UP.
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27. Name the state government that recently signed an MoU with the AI-based platform - ‘Jio
Embibe’ to provide AI-based learning for students
1) Kerala
2) Goa
3) Gujarat
4) Mizoram
5) Sikkim
Answer- 2) Goa
Explanation:
Goa signed an MoU with Jio Embibe, Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered learning platform, to offer AI-
based learning for students. Jio Embibe is owned by Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL).
i.The government has also signed an MoU with Eduisfun Technologies to offer STEPapp, gamified digital
learning app for students of classes 6 to 12.
APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS
1. In June 2021, the Central Government extended the tenure of Amitabh Kant, ________ of NITI
Aayog by _________.
1) CEO; 6-months
2) Chairman; 2-years
3) Vice-Chairman; 2-years
4) Vice- Chairman; 6-months
5) CEO; 1-years
Answer- 5) CEO; 1-years
Explanation:
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the extension in tenure of Amitabh Kant as
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Niti Aayog for a period of one year up to 30.06. 2022.
2. Who was appointed (in July’21) as the Chairman of Indian Federation of United Nations
Associations (IFUNA)?
1) Mukul Sangma
2) Shambhu Nath Srivastava
3) Bijoya Chakravarty
4) Ranjan Gogoi
5) N. V. Ramana
Answer- 2) Shambhu Nath Srivastava
Explanation:
Shambhu Nath Srivastava, the former Allahabad High Court Judge and former chief Lokayukta of
Chhattisgarh, has been appointed as the Chairman of the Indian Federation of United Nations
Associations (IFUNA). He succeeded Mukul Sangma, a former chief minister of Meghalaya.
3. In July 2021, Tirath Singh Rawat resigned from the post of Chief Minister of which state?
1) Maharashtra
2) Jharkhand
3) Chhattisgarh
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4) Uttarakhand
5) Himachal Pradesh
Answer- 4) Uttarakhand
Explanation:
Uttarakhand Chief Minister(CM) Tirath Singh Rawat, submitted his resignation to Baby Rani Maurya,
Governor of Uttarakhand.
i.He was not an elected member of the legislative assembly(MLA) in the Uttarakhand Assembly while he
took over as the Chief Minister. And the state by-elections were not scheduled due to the Covid-19
pandemic.
4. Who was appointed (in July’21) as the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand?
1) Tirath Singh Rawat
2) Satpal Maharaj
3) Himanta Biswa Sarma
4) Pushkar Singh Dhami
5) Jai Ram Thakur
Answer- 4) Pushkar Singh Dhami
Explanation:
Pushkar Singh Dhami, 45, sworn in as the 11th Chief Minister (CM) of Uttarakhand along with 11-
member cabinet ministers, by replacing Tirath Singh Rawat. He is the youngest CM of the state.
5. In July 2021, President Ram Nath Kovind appointed new Governors for 8 States.
Identify the statements that are Incorrectly with respect to the recent changes:
A) P.S. Sreedharan Pillai, the Governor of Mizoram becomes the New Governor of Goa
B) Hari Babu Kambhampati becomes Governor of Mizoram
C) Ramesh Bais replaces Droupadi Murmu as the Governor of Jharkhand
D) Bandaru Dattatraya replaces Anandiben Patel as the Governor of Madhya Pradesh
1) Only A & C
2) Only C
3) Only B
4) Only A & D
5) Only D
Answer- 5) Only D
Explanation:
President Ram Nath Kovind appointed new Governors for 8 States.
State New Governor Preceded by
Goa P.S. Sreedharan Pillai Bhagat Singh Koshyari
(Currently Governor of Mizoram)
Tripura Satyadeo Narain Arya Ramesh Bais
(Currently Governor of Haryana)
Jharkhand Ramesh Bais Droupadi Murmu
(Currently Governor of Tripura)
Haryana Bandaru Dattatraya Satyadeo Narain Arya
(Currently Governor of Himachal Pradesh)
Mizoram Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati P.S. Sreedharan Pillai
Madhya Pradesh Mangubhai Chhaganbhai Patel Anandiben Patel
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Himachal Pradesh Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar Bandaru Dattatraya
6. In July 2021, President of India appointed ________________ as the Governor of Karnataka under
his Constitutional powers vested in _____________.
1) Mangubhai Chhaganbhai Patel; Article 155
2) Thaawar Chand Gehlot; Article 55
3) Mangubhai Chhaganbhai Patel; Article 55
4) Mangubhai Chhaganbhai Patel; Article 62
5) Thaawar Chand Gehlot; Article 155
Answer- 5) Thaawar Chand Gehlot; Article 155
Explanation:
Thaawar Chand Gehlot who is currently serving as Union Minister for Social Justice &
Empowerment has been appointed as the 19th Governor of Karnataka. He is a Rajya Sabha MP from
Madhya Pradesh.
Article 155 of the Indian Constitution states that the Governor of a State shall be appointed by the
President by warrant under his hand and seal.
7. Who was appointed (in July’21) as the Brand Ambassador of ‘Khadi Prakritk Paint’ - India’s
only paint made of Cow Dung?
1) Nitin Gadkari
2) Narendra Modi
3) Yogi Adityanath
4) Amit Shah
5) B. S. Yediyurappa
Answer- 1) Nitin Gadkari
Explanation:
Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways & MSME (Micro Small & Medium
Enterprises) announced himself as the Brand Ambassador of ‘Khadi Prakritk Paint’ to promote the
paint across the country and encourage the young entrepreneurs to manufacture it.
i.Khadi Prakritk Paint is India’s 1st and only paint made from cow dung
8. In July 2021, Jim Whitehurst stepped down as the President of Which company?
1) IBM
2) Microsoft
3) Google
4) Cisco Systems
5) Apple
Answer- 1) IBM
Explanation:
IBM announced that Jim Whitehurst has decided to step down as President of the company,
Whitehurst former CEO of Red Hat has played a pivotal role in the $34 billion IBM and Red Hat
integration deal in 2018
9. In July 2021, Sukhbir Singh Sandhu was appointed as the Chief Secretary of Which state?
1) West Bengal
2) Gujarat
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3) Tamil Nadu
4) Uttarakhand
5) Bihar
Answer- 4) Uttarakhand
Explanation:
Pushkar Singh Dhami, Chief Minister(CM) of Uttarakhand has appointed Sukhbir Singh Sandhu (SS
Sandhu), a 1988 batch IAS officer of Uttarakhand cadre, as the new Chief Secretary(CS) of Uttarakhand,
replacing Om Prakash.
10. Who was appointed (in July’21) as the new Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of North
Eastern Development Finance Corporation Limited (NEDFi)?
1) PVSLN Murty
2) Rupali Kalita
3) B. Paul Muktieh
4) Moses Chalai
5) C.H. Kharshiing
Answer- 1) PVSLN Murty
Explanation:
PVSLN Murty was appointed as the Chairman and Managing Director(CMD) of North Eastern
Development Finance Corporation Limited (NEDFi). He took charge as the new CMD on 1st July 2021
succeeding B. Paul Muktieh.
• NEDFi is Headquartered at Guwahati, Assam
11. What are the points that are correctly related to the Cabinet reshuffle that took place in July
2021?
A) The appointment of Portfolio to 43 minister took the total strength of the Council of Ministers
to 78 including PM
B) Amit Shah is appointed as the Union Minister of Science & Technology and the newly formed
Ministry of Cooperation
C) Dr. Jitendra Singh was appointed as the MoS (I/C) in the Ministry of Earth Sciences
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & C
3) Only B & C
4) Only A
5) Only C
Answer- 2) Only A & C
Explanation:
On 7th July, 2021, the reshuffle and expansion of the Union Cabinet took place. As many as 43 Ministers
(15 Cabinet Ministers) were sworn in, taking the strength of the Council of Ministers to 78 including
Prime Minister.
i.Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to directly monitor the Ministry of Science & Technology.
Minister Additional Portfolio
Amit Shah Union Minister for Ministry of Cooperation
(Newly Formed)
Dr. Jitendra Singh MoS (I/C) in the Ministry of Science & Technology;
MoS (I/C) in the Ministry of Earth Sciences
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12. Identify the point that is Wrong with respect to the Cabinet reshuffle that took place in July
2021:
A) Narayan Tatu Rane - Union Minister of MSME
B) Ashwini Vaishnaw - Union Minister of Railways
C) Sarbananda Sonowal - Union Minister of AYUSH
D) Dharmendra Pradhan - Union Minister of Rural Development
E) Bhupender Yadav - Union Minister of Labour and Employment
1) Only A & E
2) Only B
3) Only D
4) Only D & E
5) Only B & C
Answer- 3) Only D
Explanation:
Name Portfolio
Narayan Tatu Rane Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
Sarbananda Sonowal Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways;
Ministry of AYUSH
Ashwini Vaishnaw Ministry of Railways;
Ministry of Communications;
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
Bhupender Yadav Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change;
Ministry of Labour and Employment
Dharmendra Pradhan Ministry of Education;
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Giriraj Singh Minister of Rural Development;
Minister of Panchayati Raj
13. In July 2021, Stefan Lofven was re-elected as the Prime Minister of which country?
1) Singapore
2) Australia
3) Canada
4) Sweden
5) Turkey
Answer- 4) Sweden
Explanation:
Stefan Lofven of the Swedish Social Democratic Party was re-elected as Prime Minister of Sweden by
the Swedish Parliament in July 2021.
About Sweden:
Capital – Stockholm
Currency – Swedish Krona
Parliament Name – Riksdag
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14. Who became the Acting CEO of ICC after the resignation of Manu Sawhney from the post of CEO
in July 2021?
1) Greg Barclay
2) Imran Khwaja
3) Geoff Allardice
4) Shashank Manohar
5) Sunil Gavaskar
Answer- 3) Geoff Allardice
Explanation:
Manu Sawhney, Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of the International Cricket Council (ICC) has resigned
from his post with immediate effect following the report against his “abrasive behaviour” with his
colleagues.
Geoff Allardice will continue as the acting CEO of ICC.
About ICC:
Chairman– Greg Barclay
Headquarters– Dubai, UAE
15. Who was appointed as the Brand Ambassador of online gaming operator - “Fun88”?
1) Daren Sammy
2) Ravindra Jadeja
3) Brian Lara
4) Chris Gayle
5) Imran Khan
Answer- 1) Daren Sammy
Explanation:
Fun88, a leading online gaming operator, has named Saint Lucian cricketer and Former West Indies
captain Daren Sammy as its brand ambassador.
16. Who was appointed as the Managing Director of National High-Speed Rail Corporation Ltd
(NHSRCL)?
1) Sanjeev Mittal
2) Satish Agnihotri
3) Achal Khare
4) Rahul Jain
5) Suneet Sharma
Answer- 2) Satish Agnihotri
Explanation:
Satish Agnihotri, retired Indian Railways Service of Engineers (IRSE) officer, has been appointed as the
new Managing Director(MD) of the National High-Speed Rail Corporation Ltd(NHSRCL). He succeeds
Achal Khare, the first MD of NHSRCL
17. ______________ became the 1st Indian Jury to officiate in Olympic Games, where he will act as a Jury
for ______________ in the Tokyo Olympics
1) Pullela Gopichand; Hockey
2) Pawan Singh; Hockey
3) Pullela Gopichand; Badminton
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4) Pawan Singh; Badminton
5) Pawan Singh; Shooting
Answer- 5) Pawan Singh; Shooting
Explanation:
Pawan Singh, Joint Secretary-General of the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI), has become the
1st ever Indian juror to be selected to officiate an Olympics Games. The International Shooting Sports
Federation (ISSF) has selected Pawan Singh as a juror to officiate at the upcoming Tokyo Olympic Games
in shooting sports.
18. In July 2021, RBI approved the re-appointment of Shyam Srinivasan as MD & CEO of which
bank?
1) CSB Bank
2) Karur Vysya Bank
3) Federal Bank
4) Citibank
5) Kotak Mahindra Bank
Answer- 3) Federal Bank
Explanation:
RBI approved the re-appointment of Shyam Srinivasan as the Managing Director (MD) and Chief
Executive Officer (CEO) of Federal Bank for 3 years i.e. from September 23, 2021, to September 22, 2024.
19. In July 2021, Joseph Lambert was appointed as the interim President of which country?
1) Haiti
2) Cuba
3) Jamaica
4) Angola
5) Nicaragua
Answer- 1) Haiti
Explanation:
Haiti’s Senate, adopted a resolution declaring Joseph Lambert, President of the Haitian Senate as the
interim President of Haiti following the assassination of President Jovenel Moise.
20. Who is the only Indian to be the part of WHO’s Expert Advisory Committee that framed the
report - ‘Human Genome Editing- Recommendation’?
1) Maneesha S Inamdar
2) Soumya Swaminathan
3) Indra Mani Pandey
4) Balram Bhargava
5) Gagandeep Kang
Answer- 1) Maneesha S Inamdar
Explanation:
WHO Expert Advisory Committee on Developing Global Standards for Governance and Oversight of
Human Genome Editing has released the two new reports namely ‘Human Genome Editing-
Recommendation’ and ‘Human genome editing: a Framework for Governance’.
i.Indian stem cell and developmental biologist Professor Maneesha S Inamdar is a part of this
committee.
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21. ______________________ became the 1st Indian to be appointed as the Honorary Consul General of
Vietnam, and he was appointed for the state of ____________
1) N.S. Srinivasa Murthy; Tamil Nadu
2) Taranjit Sandhu; Karnataka
3) N.S. Srinivasa Murthy; Karnataka
4) Pranay Verma; Karnataka
5) Pranay Verma; Tamil Nadu
Answer- 1) N.S. Srinivasa Murthy; Karnataka
Explanation:
Vietnam’s Minister of Foreign Affairs appointed N.S.Srinivasa Murthy as the Honorary Consul General of
Vietnam for Bangalore, Karnataka through the Vietnamese Embassy in India. He is the 1st honorary
consul general of Vietnam from India and the 19th across the world.
22. In July 2021, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed‘s Prosperity Party won majority votes in the
Parliamentary election of which country?
1) Eritrea
2) Uganda
3) Tanzania
4) Ethiopia
5) Nigeria
Answer- 4) Ethiopia
Explanation:
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed‘s Prosperity Party won the country’s parliamentary election. The
victory assures Abiy Ahmed a 2nd 5-year term as PM.
About Ethiopia:
Capital – Addis Ababa
Currency – Ethiopian birr
23. In July 2021, Sher Bahadur Deuba became the Prime Minister of Which Country?
1) Myanmar
2) Afghanistan
3) Bhutan
4) Bangladesh
5) Nepal
Answer- 5) Nepal
Explanation:
Sher Bahadur Deuba (75 years old), President of Nepali Congress, sworn in as the Prime Minister(PM)
of Nepal for the 5th time. He took over the office from the incumbent KP Sharma Oli.
About Nepal:
President– Bidya Devi Bhandari
Capital– Kathmandu
Currency– Nepali Rupee
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24. Who was appointed (in July’21) as the Chairman of Internet and Mobile Association of India
(IAMAI) for 2021-23?
1) Harshil Mathur
2) Ajit Mohan
3) Dhruv Shringi
4) Amit Agarwal
5) Sanjay Gupta
Answer- 5) Sanjay Gupta
Explanation:
Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) has appointed Google India Vice President and
Managing Director Sanjay Gupta as its Chairman for 2021-23.
i.IAMAI also named Facebook India’s MD Ajit Mohan as its Vice Chairman
25. In July 2021, Cleopas Dlamini became the new Prime Minister of which country?
1) Lebanon
2) Namibia
3) Yemen
4) Eswatini
5) Botswana
Answer- 4) Eswatini
Explanation:
Mswati III, the King of Eswatini and the head of the Swazi Royal Family has appointed Cleopas Dlamini
as the new Prime Minister(PM) of Eswatini (commonly known as Swaziland), Africa’s only remaining
absolute monarchy.
About Eswatini:
Prime Minister– Cleopas Dlamini
Capital– Mbabane & Lobamba
Currency– South African Rand & Swazi Lilangeni
26. In July 2021, Saad Hariri resigned from the office of Prime Minister (PM) after failing to form a
Government. He previously served as the PM of which country?
1) Lebanon
2) Namibia
3) Yemen
4) Eswatini
5) Botswana
Answer- 1) Lebanon
Explanation:
Lebanon Prime Minister (PM)-designate ‘Saad Hariri’ resigned due to an intense political crisis and
inability to form a government.
About Lebanon:
Capital – Beirut
President – Michel Aoun
Currency – Lebanese pound
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27. In July 2021, Pedro Castillo became the President-elect of which country?
1) Lebanon
2) Peru
3) Egypt
4) Ecuador
5) Chile
Answer- 2) Peru
Explanation:
Pedro Castillo, a former school teacher turned politician of Free Peru National Political Party, was
declared as the President-Elect of the Republic of Peru.
About Peru:
Capital- Lima
Currency- Peruvian sol
28. In July 2021, Ariel Henry became the new Prime Minister of Which country?
1) Sweden
2) Canada
3) Haiti
4) Jamaica
5) Costa Rica
Answer- 3) Haiti
Explanation:
Ariel Henry, a member of the political party Inite, was appointed as the new Prime Minister(PM) of Haiti.
About Haiti:
Prime Minister– Ariel Henry
Capital– Port-au-Prince
Currency– Haitian Gourde
29. Who recently (in July’21) became a member of the UN Committee of Experts on International
Cooperation in Tax Matters?
1) Rasmi Ranjan Das
2) Tarun Bajaj
3) Gurdeep Singh
4) Pankaj Choudhary
5) Vipul Bansal
Answer- 1) Rasmi Ranjan Das
Explanation:
Rasmi Ranjan Das, Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Finance has been appointed as a member of the UN
Tax Committee, formally known as the United Nations(UN) Committee of Experts on International
Cooperation in Tax Matters.
i.He is one of the 25 tax experts from across the globe appointed for a period of 5 years from 2021 to
2025.
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30. Who (in July’21) replaced HCL founder Shiv Nadar to become the new Managing Director of
HCL Technologies?
1) Shikhar Malhotra
2) Roshni Nadar
3) Radhakishan Damani
4) Kiran Nadar
5) C. Vijayakumar
Answer- 5) C. Vijayakumar
Explanation:
The founder of HCL Group, Shiv Nadar, has resigned as managing director and director of HCL
Technologies Ltd, a subsidiary of HCL, with effect from July 19, 2021. He is succeeded by C. Vijayakumar,
president and chief executive officer (CEO), as the managing director for five years.
• HCL Technologies is Headquartered at Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
31. Who was appointed (in July’21) as the National Brand Ambassador of SDG Choupal?
1) Ajaita Shah
2) Verghese Kurien
3) Sanjay Rai
4) Anshu Gupta
5) Harish Hande
Answer- 3) Sanjay Rai
Explanation:
To honour the various initiatives undertaken by Sanjay Rai ‘Sherpuriya’, the entrepreneur and Social
worker, during COVID-19, SDG Choupal named him as the National Brand Ambassador
32. In July 2021, Chief Minister of __________ B.S. Yediyurappa submitted his resignation to Governor
_____________.
1) Karnataka; Tamilisai Soundararajan
2) Telangana; Thawar Chand Gehlot
3) Karnataka; Banwarilal Purohit
4) Telangana; Banwarilal Purohit
5) Karnataka; Thawar Chand Gehlot
Answer- 5) Karnataka; Thawar Chand Gehlot
Explanation:
B.S. Yediyurappa announced his resignation as Chief Minister (CM) of Karnataka. He had submitted his
resignation to Karnataka Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot.
33.Najib Mikati has been appointed as the new Prime Minister of which country?
1) Republic of Congo
2) Netherland
3) Georgia
4) Libya
5) Lebanon
Answer - 5) Lebanon
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Explanation:
Former Prime Minister(PM) NajibMikati has been appointed as the new Prime Minister-designate of
Lebanon. He will succeed former PM Hassan Diab who resigned in August 2020. According to Forbes,
with a net worth of 2.5 billion USD, NajibMikati is the richest man in Lebanon in 2021.
34. In July 2021, Basavaraj S Bommai became the Chief Minister of which state?
1) Assam
2) Himachal Pradesh
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Odisha
5) Karnataka
Answer- 5) Karnataka
Explanation:
Basavaraj S Bommai, who belongs to BJP took charge as the 23rd Chief Minister of Karnataka. He will
succeed BS Yediyurappa who resigned on July 26, 2021.
35. Who was appointed as the CEO of Bharat Bill Payment System(BBPS)?
1) Srinivasu MN
2) Ajay Kaushal
3) Noopur Chaturvedi
4) AR Ramesh
5) Vijay Shekhar Sharma
Answer- 3) Noopur Chaturvedi
Explanation:
Bharat Bill Payment System(BBPS) appointed Noopur Chaturvedi, a former executive of PayU India and
Airtel Payments Bank as its new Chief Executive Officer(CEO).
36. In July 2021, Pham Minh Chinh became the Prime Minister of Which Country?
1) Thailand
2) Cambodia
3) Laos
4) Philippines
5) Vietnam
Answer- 5) Vietnam
Explanation:
Pham Minh Chinh was re-elected as the Prime Minister (PM) of Vietnam for 2021-2026 through the 15th
National Assembly (NA) of Vietnam.
About Vietnam:
Capital – Hanoi
President – Nguyen Xuan Phuc
Currency – Vietnamese dong
37. Who was appointed (in July’21) as the Director-General(DG) of Bureau of Civil Aviation
Security(BCAS)?
1) Praveen Sinha
2) Nasir Kamal
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3) M A Ganapathy
4) Subodh Kumar Jaiswal
5) Kuldiep Singh
Answer- 2) Nasir Kamal
Explanation:
Appointment Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) appointed Nasir Kamal, as the Director-General(DG) of
Bureau of Civil Aviation Security(BCAS)
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
1. Who was honoured with 2021’s Diana Award for contributing to the society during the COVID-
19 pandemic?
1) Kaif Ali
2) Sana Mittar
3) Devanshi Ranjan
4) Both 1 & 3
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 5) All 1, 2 & 3
Explanation:
Three Delhi students – Kaif Ali, student of Jamia Millia Islamia; Sana Mittar, from the University of
Warwick; and Devanshi Ranjan, from Lady Shri Ram College has won the 2021 Diana Award Roll of
Honour for their contribution to society during the COVID-19
2. Who was named in the ‘2021 Great Immigrants’ by Carnegie Corporation of Network, a US-
based non-profit organisation?
1) Kamlesh Lulla
2) Soumya Swaminathan
3) Gita Gopinath
4) Only 2 & 3
5) Only 1 & 3
Answer- 5) Only 1 & 3
Explanation:
IMF Chief Economist Gita Gopinath & NASA Scientist Kamlesh Lulla have been named among the
‘2021 Great Immigrants’ honourees named by the Carnegie Corporation of Network, a US-based non-
profit organisation. A total of 34 immigrants representing 30 countries of origin have been named in the
Class of 2021.
3. Which organisation was honoured as the World’s Most Innovative Investment Promotion
Agency for 2021 by the OCO Global?
1) FICCI
2) India Trade Promotion Organisation
3) Invest India
4) Confederation of Indian Industry
5) Quality Council of India
Answer- 3) Invest India
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Explanation:
In July 2021, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal and Union Minister of Information
and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar congratulated ‘Invest India’ for winning the World’s Most
Innovative Investment Promotion Agency for 2021 by the OCO Global.
About Invest India:
Established - 2009
MD & CEO – Deepak Bagla
4. Who was honoured (in July’21) with “The Order of Polar Star”, Mongolia’s highest civilian
award?
1) RK Sabharwal
2) V Kalyana Rama
3) Manoj Jain
4) Subhash Kumar
5) R Madhavan
Answer- 1) RK Sabharwal
Explanation:
Chairman & Managing Director of Engineers India Ltd. (EIL), RK Sabharwal, was awarded the highest
civilian award of Mongolia - “The Order of Polar Star”. He was honoured with the prestigious award
for his contribution towards the construction of Mongolia’s 1st ever Oil Refinery.
5. Which institution annually presents the National ICT Awards for School Teachers?
1) Central Institute of Educational Technology
2) Delhi Public School Society
3) Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti
4) National Institute of Open Schooling
5) Council for the Indian School Certificate Examination
Answer- 1) Central Institute of Educational Technology
Explanation:
The Central Institute of Educational Technology(CIET), a constituent unit of the National Council of
Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has announced the recipients of the National ICT Awards
for School Teachers 2018 & 2019.
ii.6 teachers, each from Maharashtra & Tamil Nadu were selected for the National ICT Awards for 2018
and 2019.
6. Who was awarded the Kuvempu Rashtriya Puraskar for 2020?
1) Rajendra Kishore Panda
2) Gurbhachan Singh Bhullar
3) Jayanta Mahapatra
4) Arvind Krishna Mehrotra
5) Ajeet Cour
Answer- 1) Rajendra Kishore Panda
Explanation:
A poet and novelist from Odisha, Dr. Rajendra Kishore Panda (77), has been named for the Kuvempu
Rashtriya Puraskar for 2020.
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7. Name the Aviation company that was awarded as the ‘2021 Airline of the Year’ by Air
Transport World (ATW):
1) Air India
2) American Airlines
3) Singapore Airlines
4) Qatar Airways
5) Korean Air
Answer- 5) Korean Air
Explanation:
Korean Air (of South Korea) has been selected as the ‘2021 Airline of the Year’ by Air Transport World
(ATW), it is also called the ‘Oscar in the Aviation Industry’. It was awarded the Oscar for managing the
situation under COVID-19 effectively.
8. Which Indian Airport was inducted (in July’21) into the Airports Council International’s (ACI)
Roll of Excellence for the year 2020?
1) Chennai International Airport
2) Indira Gandhi International Airport
3) Kempegowda International Airport
4) Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
5) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport
Answer- 3) Kempegowda International Airport
Explanation:
Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport has been inducted into the Airports Council
International (ACI) Director General(DG)’s Roll of Excellence for the year 2020.
i.It is the 6th Airport in the World to be award for 2020 & the 2nd in India
Note - Cochin International Airport was awarded the ACI Roll of Excellence in June 2021
9. Who directed ‘Decoding Shankar’, a documentary on singer Shankar Mahadevan, which won
‘Best Biographical Film Award’ at 2021’s Toronto International Women Film Festival?
1) Deepti Pillay Sivan
2) Anand Patwardhan
3) Aarti Shrivastava
4) Sanjay Kak
5) Debalina Majumder
Answer- 1) Deepti Pillay Sivan
Explanation:
A documentary on singer Shankar Mahadevan titled ‘Decoding Shankar’ has won Best Biographical
Film Award at the Toronto International Women Film Festival, 2021.The documentary was directed by
Kochi-based filmmaker Deepti Pillay Sivan. This documentary also won a Special Jury Award at the
Indo French International Film Festival.
10. Who was honoured with 2021’s Humboldt Research Award for Economics?
1) Kaushik Basu
2) Amartya Sen
3) Rajiv Kumar
4) Abhijit Sen
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5) Raghuram Rajan
Answer- 1) Kaushik Basu
Explanation:
Indian Economist Kaushik Basu has been honoured with the Humboldt Research Award for Economics
for 2021 by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation based in Bonn, Germany.
• He was the 1st Indian to become the World Bank Chief Economist
11. Who became the 1st person to complete the World’s 1st Solo Motorcycle Expedition covering
18 mountain passes in the Himalayas?
1) Aishwarya Pissay
2) Mahitha Mohan
3) Pallavi Fauzdar
4) Kanchan Ugursandi
5) Laxmi Magar
Answer- 4) Kanchan Ugursandi
Explanation:
Mountain biker Kanchan Ugursandi completed the World’s 1st Solo Motorcycle Expedition covering
18 passes in the Himalayas covering 3,187 kilometers from New Delhi-Manali-Leh-Umlingla-Delhi in 25
days. She is also the 1st woman biker to cover the 18 passes.
12. Who was awarded the prestigious Commonwealth Points of Light award by United Kingdom?
1) Syed Osman Azhar Maqsusi
2) James Williams
3) Kavita Srivastava
4) D R Chaudhary
5) Greta Thunberg
Answer- 1) Syed Osman Azhar Maqsusi
Explanation:
Syed Osman Azhar Maqsusi, a hunger activist from Hyderabad has been awarded the prestigious
Commonwealth Points of Light award by the United Kingdom(UK) Government. He had launched the
#HungerHasNoReligion initiative through his NGO ‘Sani Welfare Foundation’, which has helped to feed
over 1,500 people a day.
13. Who received 2021’s Bahrain Keraleeya Samajam Literary Award?
1) Omchery N N Pillai
2) Kovilan
3) M T Vasudevan Nair
4) Kakkanadan
5) Sugathakumari
Answer- 1) Omchery N N Pillai
Explanation:
Malayalam Journalist, playwright, novelist and poet Omchery N N Pillai have been honoured with the
Bahrain Keraleeya Samajam (BKS)’s Literary Award for 2021 for his contribution to the Malayalam
language and literature. NN Pillai hails from Vaikom, Kottayam, Kerala.
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14. Which organisation won the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Equator Prize
for 2021?
1) Snehakunja Trust
2) Vijayalakshmi Natural Farms Private Ltd
3) Aadhimalai Pazhangudiyinar Producer Company Ltd
4) Only 1 & 2
5) Only 1 & 3
Answer- 5) Only 1 & 3
Explanation:
Two communities from India viz, Aadhimalai Pazhangudiyinar Producer Company Limited and
Snehakunja Trust won the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Equator Prize 2021– for
their exceptional achievement in showcasing local, innovative, nature-based solutions for tackling
biodiversity loss and climate change
i.Equator Prize 2021 was awarded to 10 organisations
15. What are the points that are correctly related to the 74th Cannes Film Festival 2021?
A) Spike Lee served as Jury President of 2021’s Cannes Film Festival, that was held annually at
Cannes, France
B) ‘Night of Knowing Nothing’ directed by India’s Payal Kapadia won the Oeil d’or (Golden Eye)
award for best documentary at the Film Festival.
C) “Palme d’Or”, the biggest award of the festival, was won by Jane Campion for “The Piano”
1) Only A & C
2) Only B
3) Only A & B
4) Only B & C
5) Only C
Answer- 3) Only A & B
Explanation:
The 74th Cannes Film Festival 2021 was held from July 6-17, 2021 at Palais des Festivals et des Congrès
Convention Center in Cannes, France.
i.American director & Screenwriter Spike Lee served as Jury President of Cannes Film Festival 2021.
ii.‘Night of Knowing Nothing’ directed by India’s Payal Kapadia won the Oeil d’or (Golden Eye) award
for best documentary at the Film Festival.
iii.“Palme d’Or”, the biggest award of the festival, was won by Julia Ducournau for ‘Titane’.
16. All India Football Federation(AIFF) awarded __________ with Women’s Footballer of the Year
2020-21, while __________ was named as Men’s Footballer of the Year 2020-21
1) Bala Devi; Sandesh Jhingan
2) Aditi Chauhan; Pritam Kotal
3) Bala Devi; Pritam Kotal
4) Aditi Chauhan; Anirudh Thapa
5) Bala Devi; Anirudh Thapa
Answer- 1) Bala Devi; Sandesh Jhingan
Explanation:
Indian women’s football team forward Bala Devi from Manipur and Indian Men’s football team’s defender
Sandesh Jhingan from Chandigarh, has been named the Women’s Footballer of the year 2020-2021 and
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Men’s Footballer of the Year 2020-2021 respectively at the annual All India Football Federation(AIFF)
Awards 2020-2021.
17. In July 2021, Indian Government announced the launch of “National Logistics Excellence
Awards” for the 1st time. Which Ministry will be instituting the award?
1) Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
2) Ministry of Corporate Affairs
3) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
4) Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
5) Ministry of Heavy Industries
Answer- 3) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Explanation:
The government of India has announced the launch of the National Logistics Excellence Awards to
appreciate the logistics service providers and to recognise the best practices in the Logistics sector, the
awards will be instituted by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
18. Name the sportsperson who will be honoured with Mohun Bagan Ratna Award (Posthumously)
in July 2021.
1) Praful Patel
2) Shibaji Banerjee
3) Subrata Dutta
4) Sandesh Jhingan
5) Syed Abdul Rahim
Answer- 2) Shibaji Banerjee
Explanation:
Former Indian goalkeeper, Shibaji Banerjee, who has played for the Mohun Bagan Athletic Club for more
than a decade will be honoured with Mohun Bagan Ratna Award 2021(posthumously) at the Mohun
Bagan Day Celebration which will be organised virtually on 29th July 2021.
19. Name the Site that recently (in July’21) got removed from the UNESCO World Heritage Site list
1) Elbe Valley
2) Arabian Oryx Sanctuary
3) Belfries of Belgium and France
4) Liverpool – Maritime Mercantile City
5) Tournai Cathedral
Answer- 4) Liverpool – Maritime Mercantile City
Explanation:
i.United Kingdom’s (UK) ‘Liverpool – Maritime Mercantile City’ was delisted from the list of UNESCO
World Heritage Sites after marginalising losing the vote count conducted.
ii.It was included into the World Heritage Site list in 2004, and only the 3rd Site to get delisted.
20. Who was honoured with the ICAR Norman Borlaug Award 2020?
1) Kajal Chakraborty
2) A K Nayak
3) Trilochan Mohapatra
4) Sharanabasappa Patil
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5) Upendra Kumar
Answer- 1) Kajal Chakraborty
Explanation:
Kajal Chakraborty, Principal Scientist at ICAR- Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute(CMFRI),
Kochi, has been honoured with the ICAR Norman Borlaug Award 2020, the National Award for
Excellence in Agricultural Research
21. Who was awarded (in July’21) with ‘Alexander Dalrymple award’ - a top award in the field of
hydrography by the United Kingdom?
1) Vinay Badhwar
2) Karambir Singh
3) Sunil Lanba
4) R. Hari Kumar
5) Arun Prakash
Answer- 1) Vinay Badhwar
Explanation:
Indian Chief Hydrographer – Vice Admiral Vinay Badhwar was honoured with the ‘Alexander Dalrymple
award’, a top award of the United Kingdom, for his distinguished contribution in the field of hydrography.
22. Name the district that recently (in July’21) received ‘Silver SKOCH Award’ under Health
category for its ‘Pushti Nirbhor’ - a project on setting Nutri-gardens at houses.
1) Cooch Behar; Assam
2) Cachar, Assam
3) Cooch Behar; West Bengal
4) Cachar; West Bengal
5) Cooch Behar; Uttar Pradesh
Answer- 2) Cachar, Assam
Explanation:
Cachar district of Assam won the Silver SKOCH Award under Health category at the national level for
its ‘Pushti Nirbhor’ project on transforming and developing Nutri gardens at houses in Dinnathpur
Bagicha Village, near the India-Bangladesh border in Cachar.
23.KASEZ was awarded Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) Green Cities Platinum Rating and
became the 1stGreen SEZ to achieve such a rating for Existing Cities.Where was the KASEZ
located?
1) Tamil Nadu
2) West Bengal
3) Kerala
4) Gujarat
5) Uttar Pradesh
Answer - 4) Gujarat
Explanation –
Kandla Special Economic Zone (KASEZ) from Gujarat was awarded Indian Green Building Council (IGBC)
Green Cities Platinum Rating for successfully achieving the green city standards through Green master
planning, policy initiatives, and implementation of green infrastructure.KASEZ became the 1stGreen SEZ
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to achieve such a rating for Existing Cities. The IGBC Platinum rating was awarded by the Confederation
of Indian Industry’s (CII) IGBC.
24. Name the organisation that recently (in July’21) won the UN Food Systems Summit competition
- ‘Best Small Business: Good Food for All’
1) Edible Routes Private Limited
2) Oorja Development Solutions India
3) Taru Naturals
4) Both 1 & 2
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 5) All 1, 2 & 3
Explanation:
3 Indian Small and Medium-sized Enterprises(SMEs) have won the United Nations (UN) Food Systems
Summit competition ‘Best Small Business: Good Food for All’, which aims to showcase innovative
solutions in improving access to healthy and sustainable food.
3 Indian SMEs: Edible Routes Private Limited, Oorja Development Solutions India and Taru Naturals
were among the 50 SMEs
25. Who was named as the Differently Abled Sportsman of the Year for 2019 by the Indian Sports
Honour?
1) Pramod Bhagat
2) Varun Singh Bhati
3) Lee Pearson
4) Pooja Dhanda
5) Daniel Dias
Answer- 1) Pramod Bhagat
Explanation:
World No. 1 Para-shuttler Pramod Bhagat was named as the Differently Abled Sportsman of the Year by
Indian Sports Honour for 2019 (the award was delayed due to COVID-19).
26. Name the Tiger Reserve that recently (in July’21) won the Natwest Group Earth Heroes Award-
2021 under the Earth Guardian Category
1) Satpura Tiger Reserve
2) Kanha Tiger Reserve
3) Sariska Tiger Reserve
4) Indravati Tiger Reserve
5) Parambikulam Tiger Reserve
Answer- 1) Satpura Tiger Reserve
Explanation:
The Satpura Tiger reserve in the state of Madhya Pradesh has won the Natwest Group Earth Heroes
Award-2021 in the Earth Guardian category for best management.
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SUMMITS, CONFERENCES
1. Which country became the 1st in Asia to virtually host the 17th World Congress of
International Federation of Cervical Pathology and Colposcopy 2021 (IFCPC 2021)?
1) China
2) India
3) Bangladesh
4) Sri Lanka
5) Indonesia
Answer- 2) India
Explanation:
The 17th World Congress of International Federation of Cervical Pathology and Colposcopy 2021
(IFCPC 2021) held virtually from July 1-5, 2021. It is being organised in Asia for the 1st time and is also
the 1st virtual IFCPC World Congress.
i.It was organised by Indian Society of Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology (ISCCP).
ii.Theme – ‘Eliminating Cervical Cancer: Call for Action’, aligned with WHO’s call for Elimination of
Cervical Cancer by 2030.
2. India in partnership with _________________ will host the International Climate Summit 2021 in
September with key focus on ____________________.
1) Norway; Green Ammonia
2) Canada; Green Hydrogen
3) Italy; Green Ammonia
4) Italy; Green Hydrogen
5) Norway; Green Hydrogen
Answer- 5) Norway; Green Hydrogen
Explanation:
India will host the International Climate Summit 2021 (ICS) on 3rd September in New Delhi, with key
focus on ‘Green Hydrogen’ and making India as a Global hub for Hydrogen production. The event will be
organised in partnership with the Government of Norway.
3. Which institution organised the 16th Annual Conference on “Road Development in India” that
saw the participation of Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari?
1) India Infrastructure Publishing
2) Reliance Infrastructure
3) National Highways Authority of India
4) National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation
5) Hindustan Construction Company
Answer- 1) India Infrastructure Publishing
Explanation:
In July 2021, Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways, Nitin Gadkari virtually participated in the
16th Annual Conference on “Road Development in India”, that was organised by India Infrastructure
Publishing.
i.NHAI plans to construct 22 new expressways & economic corridors across by 2025, with an
investment of around Rs 3 trillion
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4. Which of the following statement(s) is correct with respect to the 3rd ASEAN Conference on
Biodiversity that was held in July 2021?
A) The conference was conducted under the theme - “We care, We prepare, We prosper”
B) Government of Malaysia in partnership with ASEAN Center for Biodiversity has organised the
conference
C) Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework of ASEAN, that includes 21 ‘action targets’ for 2030
to reduce the threats to biodiversity was announced during the conference
1) All A, B & C
2) Only B & C
3) Only C
4) Only A & C
5) Only A & B
Answer- 2) Only B & C
Explanation:
The 5th & final session of the 3rd ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Conference on
Biodiversity in 2020 (ACB 2020), held in July 2021.
i.It is focused on the theme ‘Towards 2050: Living in Harmony with Nature’.
ii.The meeting was organized by the Government of Malaysia in partnership with the ASEAN Center for
Biodiversity.
iii.The Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework of ASEAN includes 21 ‘action targets’ for 2030 to reduce
the threats to biodiversity and meet people’s needs through sustainable use and benefit-sharing.
5. Which institution organised the ‘World Universities Summit 2021’ that saw the virtual
participation of Vice President Venkaiah Naidu?
1) Lovely Professional University
2) Amity University
3) Ashoka University
4) O.P. Jindal Global University
5) Sharda University
Answer- 4) O.P. Jindal Global University
Explanation:
The Vice President Venkaiah Naidu virtually addressed the World Universities Summit 2021 organised
by O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat, Haryana.
• Theme – “Universities of the Future: Building Institutional Resilience, Social Responsibility and
Community Impact”.
6. Where was the 3-day long UN Food Systems Pre-Summit 2021 took place, that saw the virtual
participation of Union Minister Narendra Singh Tomar?
1) Rome, Italy
2) Paris, France
3) Nairobi, Kenya
4) Madrid, Spain
5) Istanbul, Turkey
Answer- 1) Rome, Italy
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Explanation:
Union Minister Narendra Singh Tomar virtually participated in the 3-day long UN Food Systems Pre-
Summit 2021 was held in a hybrid mode which was organized by the UN and the Government of Italy in
Rome, Italy.
i.UN accepted the Government of India’s proposal to celebrate 2023 as ‘International Year of Millets’
7. Name the country that is set to virtually co-host the 4th annual Indo-Pacific Business Forum
(IPBF) in October 2021 along with India.
1) Sri Lanka
2) Indonesia
3) USA
4) Germany
5) Singapore
Answer- 3) USA
Explanation:
India & USA are set to virtually co-host the 4th annual Indo-Pacific Business Forum (IPBF) in October
2021. To promote trade, investment and economic cooperation between the United States and its
partners across the Indo-Pacific region
COMMITTEE AND MEETING
1. What was the theme of 6th BRICS Culture Ministers meeting 2021 that was virtually organised
by India in July 2021?
1) Bonding and Harmonizing Cultural Synergy
2) Digitisation: Exploring possibilities of hosting a Digital Online Exhibition
3) BRICS: Culture for an Innovative Future
4) BRICS Alliance of Museums
5) BRICS@15: Intra-BRICS Cooperation for Continuity, Consolidation and Consensus
Answer- 1) Bonding and Harmonizing Cultural Synergy
Explanation:
India virtually hosted the 6th BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) Culture Ministers
meeting 2021 under the chairship of Prahlad Singh Patel, Minister of State (I/C) for Culture and
Tourism.
i.The meeting was conducted under the theme – “Bonding and Harmonizing Cultural Synergy”
2. In July, Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually addressed the CoWIN Global Conclave 2021.
What was decided during the meeting?
1) Open-source version of CoWIN app
2) India to donate 3 billion doses of Vaccine to COVAX alliance
3) Open-source version of Aarogya Setu app
4) Both 1 & 3
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 1) Open-source version of CoWIN app
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Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually addressed the CoWIN Global Conclave 2021. Union Minister for
Health & Family Welfare Dr Harsh Vardhan inaugurated the event.
i.India is set to offer an open-source version of CoWIN (COVID-19 Vaccine Intelligence Work) app to
Global forum to combat COVID-19.
3. Which organisation singed an MoU with Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC) during the
2nd India-Ghana Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) 2021 were held at Accra?
1) Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR)
2) Global Centre for Nuclear Energy Partnership (GCNEP)
3) Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre (VECC)
4) Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics (SINP)
5) Bhabha Atomic Research Center (BARC)
Answer- 2) Global Centre for Nuclear Energy Partnership (GCNEP)
Explanation:
The 2nd India-Ghana Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) 2021 were held at Accra, Capital of Ghana.
Rahul Chhabra, Secretary (Economic Relations) represented India.
i.India’s Global Centre for Nuclear Energy Partnership (GCNEP) and Ghana Atomic Energy Commission
(GAEC) signed an MoU towards capacity building.
About Ghana:
President – Akufo-Addo
Capital – Accra
Currency – Ghanaian cedi (GHS)
4. Who Chaired the 8th BRICS Education Ministers’ Meeting (in July’21) where a joint declaration
was signed on strengthening Higher Education?
1) Sanjay Shamrao Dhotre
2) Dharmendra Pradhan
3) Annpurna Devi
4) Ramesh Pokhriyal
5) Subhas Sarkar
Answer- 1) Sanjay Shamrao Dhotre
Explanation:
On July 6, 2021, Minister of State (MoS) Sanjay Shamrao Dhotre, Ministry of Education (MoE), virtually
chaired 8th BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) Education Ministers 2021 meeting.
i.The ministers signed a joint declaration to strengthen their academic and research collaboration in
higher education and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET).
5. India’s proposal for establishing a Science, Technology & Innovation (STI)-led BRICS Innovation
Cooperation Action Plan for _______________ was agreed by the member countries during the 12th
BRICS S&T Steering Committee meeting host by ___________________________.
1) 2021-2030; Indian National Science Academy
2) 2021-2024; Department of Science & Technology
3) 2021-2030; Department of Science & Technology
4) 2021-2025; Indian National Science Academy
5) 2021-2025; Department of Science & Technology
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Answer- 2) 2021-2024; Department of Science & Technology
Explanation:
The 12th meeting of the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) S&T (Science & Technology)
Steering Committee was hosted by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), India.
i.Member countries agreed to India’s proposal to establish a Science, Technology and Innovation (STI)-
led BRICS Innovation Cooperation Action Plan for 2021-24.
6. Name the country that participated with India (in July’21) in its 21st session of Joint Commission
for Economic Cooperation (JCEC):
1) Japan
2) Australia
3) China
4) Italy
5) Singapore
Answer- 4) Italy
Explanation:
The 21st Session of India-Italy Joint Commission for Economic Cooperation (JCEC) held virtually in July
2021 and it was Co-chaired by Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, and Luigi Di
Maio, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy.
7. Where did the 3rd G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting (FMCBGs) take
place?
1) New Delhi, India
2) Birmingham, United Kingdom
3) Paris, France
4) Brussels, Belgium
5) Venice, Italy
Answer- 5) Venice, Italy
Explanation:
The 3rd G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting (FMCBGs) held on July 9-10, 2021
was hosted by Italy in its city Venice, Italy. India was virtually represented by Union Minister Nirmala
Sitharaman, Ministry of Finance.
• G20 Presidency for 2021 - Italy
8. Who Chaired the 2021’s BRICS Labour & Employment Ministers’ Meeting?
1) Santosh Gangwar
2) Anurag Singh Thakur
3) Bhupender Yadav
4) Rameswar Teli
5) Parshottam Rupala
Answer- 3) Bhupender Yadav
Explanation:
BRICS Labour & Employment Ministers’ (LEMM) Meeting was held under the India’s Presidency which
was chaired by Union Minister Bhupender Yadav, Ministry of Labour and Employment.
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i.During the meeting, discussion on 4 priority areas of cooperation - Promoting Social Security
Agreements amongst BRICS Nations; Formalisation of Labour Markets; Participation of Women in the
Labour Force; and Gig and Platform Workers: Role in the Labour Market.
9. In July 2021, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar addressed the inaugural session of 16th
edition of virtual ‘Confederation of Indian Industry – EXIM Bank’ Conclave on India & __________
Project Partnership
1) European Union
2) Singapore
3) Africa
4) BIMSTEC
5) Australia
Answer- 3) Africa
Explanation:
Union External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and V. Muraleedharan, Minister of State for External Affairs,
addressed the inaugural session of 16th edition of virtual ‘Confederation of Indian Industry – Export
Import Bank of India’ (CII-EXIM Bank) Conclave on India & Africa Project Partnership, which was held on
July 13 to 15, 2021.
• Theme: ‘Harnessing the Africa-India Opportunity: Connect, Create and Collaborate’
10. In July 2021, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar participated in the Shanghai Cooperation
Organisation – Council of Foreign Ministers Meeting (SCO-FMM). Where did the meeting take
place?
1) Minsk, Belarus
2) Dushanbe, Tajikistan
3) Tashkent, Uzbekistan
4) Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
5) Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan
Answer- 2) Dushanbe, Tajikistan
Explanation:
India’s External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar paid a visit to Tajikistan (13-14th July) & Uzbekistan
(15-16th July) to participate in regional forum meetings.
i.He visited Tajikistan to participate in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation – Council of Foreign
Ministers Meeting (SCO-FMM) & the Contact Group on Afghanistan held at Dushanbe, Tajikistan.
11. Name the organisation that organised the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable
Development Goals (SDG), which reviewed the SDG implementation among countries.
1) World Economic Forum
2) Economic and Social Council
3) Food and Agriculture Organization
4) International Monetary Fund
5) International Labour Organization
Answer- 2) Economic and Social Council
Explanation:
In July 2021, the High -Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) conducted
the review meeting on the 2030 Agenda for attaining the 17 SDGs. The meeting was hosted by the United
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Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). During the review meeting, ECOSOC mentioned that,
COVID-19 crisis has pushed 119 million to 124 million people into extreme poverty.
12. Which country virtually co-chaired the 11th Mekong-Ganga Cooperation Foreign Ministers’
Meeting alongside India?
1) Myanmar
2) Thailand
3) Vietnam
4) Laos
5) Cambodia
Answer- 5) Cambodia
Explanation:
On July 21, 2021, Union Minister S Jaishankar, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) of India and Prak
Sokhonn, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of
Cambodia virtually co-chaired the 11th Mekong-Ganga Cooperation Foreign Ministers’ Meeting.
i.The MGC initiative comprising 6-countries India, Cambodia, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos and Vietnam was
launched in 2000
13. Where did the 2021’s G20 Environment Ministers Meeting take place - that saw the virtual
participation of Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav?
1) Rotterdam, Netherlands
2) Munich, Germany
3) Vienna, Austria
4) Oslo, Norway
5) Naples, Italy
Answer- 5) Naples, Italy
Explanation:
G20 Environment Ministers’ Meeting 2021 was held in hybrid format which was hosted by Italy (2021
G20 Presidency) in Naples. In the meeting, India participated virtually and was represented by Union
Minister, Bhupender Yadav, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC).
INDEX
1. ______________ was listed as the World’s Most Expensive City for Expatriates & with ________ rank
Mumbai is India’s expensive city as per Mercer’s 2021 Cost of Living City Rankings
1) Hong Kong; 78th
2) Beirut; 55th
3) Ashgabat; 78th
4) Beirut; 78th
5) Hong Kong; 55th
Answer- 3) Ashgabat; 78th
Explanation:
According to Mercer’s 2021 Cost of Living City Rankings – Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan has
become the world’s most expensive city for foreign workers (Expatriates) followed by Hong Kong, Hong
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Kong (SAR) & Beirut, Lebanon. Mumbai, Maharashtra was ranked at 78, making it India’s most
expensive city for expatriates
2. As per StartupBlink’s Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2021 - India was ranked as ______ best
country, while in the City-wise category, ___________ was ranked 10th best city for startups
1) 20th; Noida
2) 13th; Bangalore
3) 23rd; Noida
4) 20th; Bangalore
5) 13th; Noida
Answer- 4) 20th; Bangalore
Explanation:
StartupBlink released the Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2021, which ranks countries & cities
depending on the Startup Environment. In the country-wise ranking, India with a score of 8.833 was
ranked 20th out of 100 countries. The United States (US) topped the index followed by the United
Kingdom (UK) & Israel.
i.In the City-wise ranking – San Francisco Bay, USA topped the ranking, and with 10th Rank -
Bangalore, Karnataka emerged as India's best city for start-ups.
3. Which Indian City was ranked at 6th place in the Top 10 Established Technology submarket for
companies to set up operation in Asia-Pacific, as per the “Growth engines of innovation” report
released by Colliers?
1) Hyderabad, Telangana
2) Gurugram, Haryana
3) New Delhi
4) Noida, Uttar Pradesh
5) Bangalore, Karnataka
Answer- 5) Bangalore, Karnataka
Explanation:
In accordance with the report by Colliers titled ‘Growth engines of innovation: How Asia Pacific’s
technology hubs are reshaping regional real estate’, Outer Ring road of Bengaluru (Karnataka) has been
ranked 6th in the top 10 established technology submarkets in APAC (Asia Pacific) for companies to set
up operations. The list was topped by Beijing (China).
4. What is India’s rank in the Global Cybersecurity Index 2020 released by the International
Telecommunication Union (ITU)?
1) 4th
2) 43 rd
3) 47 th
4) 10 th
5) 14th
Answer- 4) 10 th
Explanation:
In the Global Cybersecurity Index 2020 released by International Telecommunication Union (ITU), India
with a score of 97.5 has been ranked 10th (India was placed at the 47th spot in the last edition of
GCI in 2018) in the Index, while the list was topped by USA.
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• Among the Asia-Pacific nations, South Korea & Singapore topped the index, while India was
ranked 4th.
5. Name the organisation that released the ‘Indigenous Peoples’ Food System, Insights of
sustainability and resilience from the front line of climate change’ report
1) United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
2) United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
3) World Tourism Organisation
4) Amnesty International
5) Food and Agriculture Organization
Answer- 5) Food and Agriculture Organization
Explanation:
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in collaboration with Alliance of Bioversity International
and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) released a report titled ‘Indigenous
Peoples’ Food System, Insights of sustainability and resilience from the front line of climate
change’.
6. Global GDP lost an estimated $4 trillion due to International Travel restrictions, as per the
‘COVID-19 and Tourism: An Update’, report. Which organisation released the report?
1) UN Conference on Trade and Development
2) International Organization for Migration
3) World Tourism Organisation
4) Both 1 & 3
5) Both 2 & 3
Answer- 4) Both 1 & 3
Explanation:
As per the joint report released by the UN (United Nations) Conference on Trade and Development
(UNCTAD) and the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) named ‘COVID-19 and Tourism: An
Update’, India has experienced a 54 percent drop in tourist arrivals in 2020 due to COVID-19.
• The report has estimated a loss of $4 trillion in terms of global GDP in 2020-21 due to the fall
down of international tourism.
7. Name the organisation that released “Ethics and governance of artificial intelligence for
health” report, the World’s 1 report on use of Artificial Intelligence in healthcare sector
st
1) World Health Organisation
2) International Telecommunication Union
3) United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
4) Both 1 & 3
5) Both 1 & 2
Answer- 1) World Health Organisation
Explanation:
In June 2021, the World Health Organisation (WHO) released the World’s 1st report on the use of
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the healthcare sector called, “Ethics and governance of artificial
intelligence for health”.
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About World Health Organisation (WHO):
Director-General – Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
Founded – 7 April 1948
Headquarters – Geneva, Switzerland
8. As per the ‘Hydropower Special Market Report – Analysis and forecast to 2030’ report released
by _____________________, India is set to increase its Hydropower capacity to ________ by 2030.
1) International Energy Agency; 230 GW
2) International Renewable Energy Agency; 230 GW
3) International Energy Agency; 26 GW
4) International Renewable Energy Agency; 26 GW
5) International Energy Agency; 260 GW
Answer- 3) International Energy Agency; 26 GW
Explanation:
According to the ‘Hydropower Special Market Report – Analysis and forecast to 2030’ released by
International Energy Agency (IEA) – India is expected to add 26 GW (or 26,000 MW) of Hydropower
projects by 2030.
i.The Global hydropower capacity is set to increase by 17%, or 230 GW, between 2021 and 2030.
China will remain the single largest hydropower market through 2030
9. The International Migrant Workforce increased to 169 million in 2019 as per the “Global
Estimates on International Migrant Workers: Results and Methodology” report. Which
organisation released the report?
1) World Bank
2) United Nations Development Programme
3) World Trade Organization
4) UN High Commissioner for Refugees
5) International Labour Organisation
Answer- 5) International Labour Organisation
Explanation:
International Migrant Workforce increases to 169 million in 2019, a rise of 5-million increase in total
count or 3% rise compared to the figures of 2017, as per the “ILO Global Estimates on International
Migrant Workers: Results and Methodology” report released by the United Nations International Labour
Organisation (ILO).
About ILO:
Director-General – Guy Ryder
Founded – 1919
Headquarters – Geneva, Switzerland
10. Name the organisation that released the ‘Directory of Extramural Research & Development
Projects 2018-19’ report, which makes a multi-front discussion on India’s Women participation
in Scientific Research.
1) NITI Aayog
2) Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
3) Department of Science & Technology
4) National Development Council
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5) Department of Biotechnology
Answer- 3) Department of Science & Technology
Explanation:
According to the ‘Directory of Extramural Research & Development Projects 2018-19’ released by
the Centre for Human and Organisational Resource Development (CHORD), a division of the
Department of Science & Technology (DST) – Women Principal Investigators (PIs) participation in
research that received Extramural Research (EMR) support stood at 28% during 2018-19, compared to
24% during 2016-17.
11. As per the “Agricultural Outlook 2021-2030” report, global targets on reducing hunger & CO2
emissions are unlikely to be met by 2030. Identify the organisation that released the report:
1) World Bank
2) Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
3) Food & Agriculture Organization
4) Both 1 & 3
5) Both 2 & 3
Answer- 5) Both 2 & 3
Explanation:
The ‘OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2021-2030’ report released by OECD (Organisation for
Economic Co-operation and Development) & FAO (Food & Agriculture Organization) states that the
prices of Food commodities are set to become cheaper in 2021-30 and the global targets on reducing
hunger and CO2 emissions are unlikely to be met by 2030.
• OECD Headquarters – Paris, France
• FAO Headquarters – Rome, Italy
12. Name the Organisation that released the “Employment Outlook 2021” that estimated a 114
million job losses across the World during COVID-19 pandemic:
1) Organisation for Economic Cooperation & Development
2) International Labour Organization
3) International Monetary Fund
4) World Bank
5) World Trade Organization
Answer- 1) Organisation for Economic Cooperation & Development
Explanation:
The Organisation for Economic Cooperation & Development (OECD) in its ‘OECD Employment Outlook
2021’ stated that over 22 million jobs were lost in developed nations due to COVID-19.
i.The report states that worldwide, 114 million jobs were lost during the pandemic
ii.Finance & Insurance is the only sectors that saw growth during the pandemic
13. Identify the organisation that released the “Promoting youth engagement and employment in
agriculture and food systems” report:
1) NITI Aayog
2) Confederation of Indian Industry
3) Food & Agriculture Organization
4) International Labour Organization
5) Food Corporation of India
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Answer- 3) Food & Agriculture Organization
Explanation:
Transforming global Agriculture & Food Security in a way more appealing to the younger population
will be the key to secure the future of global food & nutrition security, as per the report released by
Committee on World Food Security (CFS). CFS is an organisation hosted by the Food and Agriculture
Organization (FAO).
i.The report titled “Promoting youth engagement and employment in agriculture and food
systems”
14. Name the organisation that released the report “A future for all – the need for human-wildlife
coexistence” - on threat due to Human-Wildlife Conflict:
1) International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
2) World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)
3) United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 2 & 3
Answer- 5) Both 2 & 3
Explanation:
The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
released a report titled ‘A future for all – the need for human-wildlife coexistence’ which states that
the world’s most iconic species are in threat due to Human-Wildlife Conflict.
15. Global death toll caused by famine outpaces that of COVID-19 - as per “The Hunger Virus
Multiplies” report. Which organisation released the report?
1) Oxfam
2) Greenpeace
3) UNICEF
4) World Food Programme
5) Amnesty International
Answer- 1) Oxfam
Explanation:
Each minute 11 people die of hunger and there is a 6-fold increase (compared to last year) in the number
of people threatened over famine-like conditions, as per the report titled “The Hunger Virus Multiplies”
released by global anti-poverty organisation ‘Oxfam’. The report also states that the global death toll of
11/minute from famine outpaces that of COVID-19 (7 deaths/minute).
16. Name the organisation that partnered with WHO to launch the ‘The State of Food Security and
Nutrition in the World – 2021’ report:
1) Food & Agriculture Organization
2) International Fund for Agricultural Development
3) UNICEF
4) World Food Programme
5) All the Above
Answer- 5) All the Above
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Explanation:
According to ‘The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World – 2021’ released by 5 UN Agencies,
over 720 million people in the world faced hunger in 2020 compared to 2019. It is the 1st comprehensive
report on food insecurity and nutrition in the Post-Pandemic era.
The 5 UN Agencies are – Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), International Fund for Agricultural
Development (IFAD), UNICEF, World Food Programme & World Health Organization (WHO).
17. Name the organisation that released the report - “Survey on National Education Responses to
COVID-19 School Closures”
1) UNESCO
2) UNICEF
3) World Bank
4) OECD
5) All the Above
Answer- 5) All the Above
Explanation:
The report, “Survey on National Education Responses to COVID-19 School Closures” states that,
Schools were or are still closed in 1 in 3 countries due to the Covid-19 pandemic have not yet implemented
remedial programmes to mitigate learning loss.
i.The report was released jointly by 4 UN Organisations – UNESCO, UNICEF, World Bank & OECD.
18. Identify the points that are correctly related to the ‘Energising Commonwealth Trade in a
Digital World: Paths to Recovery Post-COVID‘ report:
A) As per the report released by World Trade Organization, COVID-19 has induced a trade loss
worth USD 275 Billion across the globe in 2020
B) Among the developing nations, only India recorded higher overall Foreign Direct Investment
(FDI) inflows in 2020.
C) India is the 2nd largest IT exporter with service exports totaling USD 70 billion
1) Only A
2) Only B & C
3) Only B
4) Only A & C
5) Only C
Answer- 2) Only B & C
Explanation:
According to a recent Commonwealth Trade Review 2021 on ‘Energising Commonwealth Trade in a
Digital World: Paths to Recovery Post-COVID‘ released by the Commonwealth Association, due to
COVID-19 commonwealth countries lost trade worth USD 345 billion worth of trade in 2020
i.Among the developing nations, only India recorded higher overall Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
inflows in 2020.
ii.India is the 2nd largest IT exporter with service exports totaling USD 70 billion
19. Identify the organisation that released the mid-2021 edition of ‘Electricity Market Report’
1) International Energy Agency
2) Organisation for Economic Co-operation & Development
3) International Renewable Energy Agency
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4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 1) International Energy Agency
Explanation:
According to the mid-2021 edition of ‘Electricity Market Report’ released by the International Energy
Agency (IEA), the demand for electricity is growing faster than the production of Renewable Energy (RE).
As per the report, Electricity demand is expected to grow by 5% in 2021.
About IEA:
Executive Director – Dr Fatih Birol
Headquarters – Paris, France
20. Globally, ___________ children missed their basic immunization in 2020, as per the ‘WHO/UNICEF
estimates of national immunization coverage (WUENIC)’ report. While __________ recorded the
highest miss in vaccinating the children’s with 1st dose of DPT-1 vaccines.
1) 23 million; Pakistan
2) 56 million; Pakistan
3) 23 million; Indonesia
4) 56 million; India
5) 23 million; India
Answer- 5) 23 million; India
Explanation:
In accordance with the official data published by WHO & UNICEF namely ‘WHO/UNICEF estimates of
national immunization coverage (WUENIC)’ on comprehensive worldwide childhood immunization
figures’ 23 million children missed out on basic vaccines through routine immunization services in 2020.
i.While India topped the countries with the greatest increase for missing DTP-1 combined vaccine
with 3,038,000 child’s missing their 1st dose in 2020.
21. Which organisation launched the report - “India Inequality Report 2021: India’s Unequal
Healthcare Story” that deals with India’s inequality situation during Pandemic?
1) Oxfam India
2) NITI Aayog
3) Pratham
4) Childline India
5) UNICEF India
Answer- 1) Oxfam India
Explanation:
In accordance with the report titled ‘India Inequality Report 2021: India’s Unequal Healthcare Story’
by Oxfam India, there are sharp inequalities across different caste, religious, class and gender categories
on various health indicators.
22. Identify the country that was ranked as the Best-performer among the countries in South,
South-West Asia & Asia Pacific region as per the 4th “Global Survey on Digital and Sustainable
Trade Facilitation 2021”
1) China
2) India
3) Bangladesh
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4) Vietnam
5) Singapore
Answer- 2) India
Explanation:
India’s efforts in streamlining the assessment and clearance of shipments to ease and boost cross-border
trade have fetched fruitful results as India’s Trade facilitation score has increased to 90.32% from 78.49%
in 2019 in the United Nations (UN) 4th Global Survey on Digital and Sustainable Trade Facilitation
2021.
i.India was among the best-performing countries in South and South-West Asia, and the Asia Pacific
region.
23. ‘Global Greenhouse Gas emission is set to reach record high levels by 2023’ as per the findings
of “Sustainable Recovery Tracker” report. Which organisation released the report?
1) International Energy Agency
2) United Nations Environment Programme
3) World Meteorological Organization
4) International Monetary Fund
5) World Trade Organization
Answer- 1) International Energy Agency
Explanation:
In accordance with the analysis by the International Energy Agency (IEA), the global greenhouse gas
emissions will rise to record levels by 2023 as governments are providing fiscal support to stabilize their
economies affected by the pandemic, but only about 2% of this spending has been allocated to clean
energy measures.
i.These findings derived from the new ‘Sustainable Recovery Tracker’ that was launched by IEA
24. Identify the points that are correctly related to the ‘Renewables Integration in India 2021’
report:
A) The report was jointly prepared by the International Renewable Energy Agency & Solar Energy
Corporation of India
B) As per the report, India, the 3rd largest energy-consumer, will achieve the target of generating
175 GW renewable energy capacity by 2022 & to 450 GW by 2030
C) Karnataka accounts for 29% of India’s annual Solar & Wind energy generation
1) Only A & C
2) Only B
3) Only B & C
4) Only C
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 3) Only B & C
Explanation:
The International Energy Agency (IEA) along with NITI Aayog has jointly prepared the ‘Renewables
Integration in India 2021’ report.
i.As per the report, India, the 3rd largest energy-consumer, will achieve the target of generating 175 GW
renewable energy capacity by 2022 & to 450 GW by 2030.
ii.Karnataka accounts for 29% of India’s annual Solar & Wind energy generation.
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25. Name the organisation that released the report - ‘Regional status report on drowning in the
Asia Pacific region’.
1) Asian Development Bank
2) National Disaster Response Force
3) UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction
4) World Health Organisation
5) World Meteorological Organization
Answer- 4) World Health Organisation
Explanation:
The World Health Organization (WHO) released 2 reports ‘Regional status report on drowning in the
Western Pacific’ & ‘Regional status report on drowning in the Asia Pacific region’. It is the 1st WHO
regional assessment on drowning prevention.
26. Which is the only Indian Institution to be listed in the Top 50 Rising Institutions of Nature Index
2021?
1) Jawaharlal Nehru Centre For Advanced Scientific Research
2) Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
3) National Centre for Biological Sciences
4) Indian Institute of Science Education and Research
5) Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics
Answer- 1) Jawaharlal Nehru Centre For Advanced Scientific Research
Explanation:
In Nature Index 2021 Materials Science tables, the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre For Advanced Scientific
Research (JNCASR), Bengaluru (Karnataka) has ranked 23rd in the top 50 Rising Institutions worldwide.
It is the only Indian institution in this list which has been topped by Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU)
of China.
27. Identify the points that are correctly related to the report on Global agricultural exports that
was recently (in July’21) released by World Trade Organisation(WTO):
A) India became the 9th largest Agricultural produce exporters in 2019, while the list was topped
by European Union
B) Being the World’s largest producer of Rice, India is still the 3rd largest global exporter of Rice
C) As of 2019, Globally, India was the 3rd largest cotton exporter
1) Only A & B
2) Only C
3) Only B & C
4) Only A
5) Only A & C
Answer- 5) Only A & C
Explanation:
In a recently released WTO report has ranked India 9th among the Top 10 list of Agricultural produce
exporters in 2019. European Union (EU) replaced the US as the World’s largest Agriculture produce
exporter.
i.In 2019, India became the Top rice exporters of the World with 33% of the total market share.
ii.India was the 3rd largest cotton exporter
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28. Identify the organisation that released the ‘Global Tobacco Epidemic 2021: Addressing new
and emerging products’ report
1) World Lung Foundation
2) World Health Organization
3) UNAIDS
4) United Nations Population Fund
5) United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Answer- 2) World Health Organization
Explanation:
WHO released the 8th edition of the ‘Global Tobacco Epidemic 2021: Addressing new and emerging
products’. For the 1st time, the report presents data on e-cigarettes and other Electronic Nicotine
Delivery Systems (ENDS).
29. As per the “‘Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS)” report released by _____________,
unemployment rate among Indian Women is at ______ in 2019-20
1) NITI Aayog; 5.1%
2) National Statistical Office; 5.1%
3) NITI Aayog; 4.2%
4) National Commission for Women; 4.2%
5) National Statistical Office; 4.2%
Answer- 5) National Statistical Office; 4.2%
Explanation:
In accordance with the ‘Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS)- Annual Report (July, 2019 – June, 2020)’
conducted by National Statistical Office (NSO), unemployment rate for women fell to 4.2% in 2019-20
from 5.1% in 2018-19.
30. Name the organisation that released the report - ‘The Future of Work is Now: Is APAC Ready?’
1) PricewaterhouseCoopers
2) Deloitte
3) Goldman Sachs
4) Cognizant
5) Mazars
Answer- 2) Deloitte
Explanation:
A recently released report titled ‘The Future of Work is Now: Is APAC Ready?’ has ranked India 5th
highest in terms of the impact from automation & 9th in terms of level preparedness among 12 Asia-
Pacific (APAC) countries. The report was commissioned by Autodesk Foundation & conducted by
Deloitte.
31. Which organisation prepared the ‘The Future of Connectivity in India’ report alongside
USISPF’s ICT Working Group?
1) PricewaterhouseCoopers
2) Deloitte
3) Goldman Sachs
4) Cognizant
5) Mazars
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Answer- 2) Deloitte
Explanation:
During a virtual US-India CEO Forum, hosted by the US (United States)-India Strategic Partnership Forum
(USISPF), its ICT Working Group launched a report titled ‘The Future of Connectivity in India’. The report
prepared by Deloitte and the ICT Working Group.
ACQUISITION AND MERGERS
1. In June 2021, Standard life Mauritius Holdings sold Rs 6783 crore worth shares in which
insurance company?
1) HDFC Life Insurance
2) Bharti AXA Life Insurance
3) Max Life Insurance
4) Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance
5) SBI Life Insurance
Answer- 1) HDFC Life Insurance
Explanation:
Standard life Mauritius Holdings, the promoter of the HDFC life insurance company has sold its Rs 6783
crore worth shares of HDFC Life Insurance.
2. Identify the company that got approval from the Competition Commission of India (CCI) to
acquire SB Energy Holding Limited for $3.5 billion, thereby making India’s largest acquisition in
renewable energy sector
1) ReNew Power
2) TATA Power
3) Adani Green Energy
4) JSW Energy
5) Reliance Power
Answer- 3) Adani Green Energy
Explanation:
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of SB Energy Holding Limited
by Adani Green Energy Limited for about $3.5 billion, the largest acquisition in the renewable energy
sector in India.
• CCI has also approved the merger of Tech Data Corporation, a subsidiary of Tiger Parent, with
SYNNEX Corporation.
3. Which company acquired the encrypted messaging platform ‘Wickr’?
1) Amazon Web Services
2) GoDaddy
3) Facebook
4) Alibaba Cloud
5) Oracle Corporation
Answer- 1) Amazon Web Services
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Explanation:
Amazon is all set to have its own messaging application as its cloud computing division, Amazon Web
Services (AWS), has acquired encrypted messaging platform Wickr
4. Which fund management company (in June’21) acquired minority stakes in Mobikwik for $20
million?
1) Kuwait Investment Authority
2) Korea Investment Corporation
3) Abu Dhabi Investment Authority
4) Hong Kong Monetary Authority
5) Qatar Investment Authority
Answer- 3) Abu Dhabi Investment Authority
Explanation:
The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), the United Arab Emirates’s (UAE) sovereign wealth fund,
has picked up a minority stake in Mobikwik, the IPO (Initial Public Offering)-bound digital payments
firm, for around $20 million (~ Rs 150 crore).
5. Which company acquired 100% stake of Edelweiss Gallagher Insurance Brokers Limited
(EGIBL)?
1) Gallagher & Co.
2) Edelweiss Group
3) Kotak Securities
4) Both 1 & 2
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 1) Gallagher & Co.
Explanation:
Edelweiss Group, one of India’s leading diversified financial services firms, has sold its entire stake in
Edelweiss Gallagher Insurance Brokers Limited (EGIBL), an insurance broking joint venture to
Gallagher & Co. for Rs 307.60 crore.
6. Name the company in which Indian Government is planning (as of July’21) to sell 4% stakes
through Offer For Sale (OFS):
1) Hindustan Copper
2) National Mineral Development Corporation
3) NTPC Limited
4) Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation
5) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
Answer- 2) National Mineral Development Corporation
Explanation:
Government plans to offload 4% stake in National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC), India’s
largest iron ore mining company, through an offer for sale (OFS).
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7. Name the organisation that recently (in July’21) divested 2.46% of its stake in Hindustan Oil
Exploration Company (HOECL):
1) HDFC Ltd
2) Adani Group
3) Bajaj Group
4) Reliance Industries
5) Larsen & Toubro
Answer- 1) HDFC Ltd
Explanation:
HDFC Ltd had divested 2.46% of its stake in Hindustan Oil Exploration Company (HOECL) for Rs 37.19
crore.
8. Name the company that recently (in July’21) got approval from CCI to acquire 23.5% stakes of
ONGC Tripura Power Company:
1) Summit India
2) GE T&D India
3) Adani Transmission
4) CESC Limited
5) Torrent Power
Answer- 1) Summit India
Explanation:
i.Competition Commission of India (CCI), approved the proposed acquisition of 23.5% stake equity share
capital in ONGC Tripura Power Company(OTPC) by Summit India.
ii.CCI also approved the acquisition of stakes in Bundl Technologies Private Limited of Swiggy, by the SVF
II Songbird, a SoftBank Group entity.
9. Which Subsidiary company of National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC) will be
demerged (as of July’21) from NMDC Ltd?
1) Sponge Iron India Ltd
2) Bastar Railway Ltd
3) NMDC Power Ltd
4) NMDC Steel Ltd
5) NMDC SAIL Ltd
Answer- 4) NMDC Steel Ltd
Explanation:
National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC) Ltd’s board has approved the ‘scheme of
arrangement for demerger’ between NMDC and NMDC Steel Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of NMDC
Ltd.
10. Name the Company that acquired 41.6% stakes in the renewable energy provider ‘Avaada
Energy’
1) ACME Solar Holdings
2) Tata Power Solar Systems
3) Hero Future Energies
4) Greenko Energy Holdings
5) Global Power Synergy
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Answer- 5) Global Power Synergy
Explanation:
Global Renewable Synergy Company Ltd (GRSC), the subsidiary of Global Power Synergy Public
Company Limited (GPSC), a unit of Thailand’s state-owned PTT Group, acquired 41.6% stake in Avaada
Energy Private Limited, India’s renewable energy provider.
11. Which company signed an agreement with ‘Just Dial’ to acquire 40.95% shares of Just Dial for
Rs 3,497 crores?
1) Aditya Birla Retail
2) Big Bazaar
3) Reliance Retail
4) Bigbasket
5) Future Group
Answer- 3) Reliance Retail
Explanation:
Reliance Retail Ltd, the largest retail player of India and the subsidiary of Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL)
has made an agreement with Just Dial to acquire an aggregate of 40.95 % share of controlling stake in
Just Dial for a total of Rs 3,497 crore.
12. Which organisation (in July’21) got approval from Competition Commission of India for
acquiring 16.57% of shares of Mukand Limited?
1) Bajaj Group
2) Tata Group
3) Adani Group
4) Hinduja Group
5) Wadia Group
Answer- 1) Bajaj Group
Explanation:
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of around 16.57% equity shares
in Mukand Limited(ML) by Bajaj Group Companies - Bajaj Sevashram Private Limited (BSPL), Bachhraj
& Company Private Limited (BCOPL), Bachhraj Factories Private Limited (BFPL) and Sanraj Nayan
Investments Private Limited (SNIPL).
13. Name the organisation that (in July’21) acquired “TERA Finlabs” - an AI-based risk analysis
platform
1) PayU
2) BillDesk
3) Instamojo
4) Razorpay
5) Stripe
Answer- 4) Razorpay
Explanation:
Razorpay, a converged payments solution company in India, has acquired the TERA Finlabs, artificial
intelligence (AI)-based risk analysis platform based in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
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14. From which Public Sector Company does the Government of India plan to sell its 8% of stakes
to raise Rs 720 crore through offer for sale (OFS)?
1) NLC India Limited
2) Gic Housing Finance
3) Housing and Urban Development Corporation Ltd (HUDCO)
4) MMTC Ltd
5) Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited
Answer - 3) Housing and Urban Development Corporation Ltd (HUDCO)
Explanation –
The government is set to sell 8% of stakes in Housing and Urban Development Corporation Ltd
(HUDCO), a Public Sector Company(PSC) under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA),
through an offer for sale(OFS), to raise around Rs 720 crores. President of India, Ram NathKovind, acting
through MoHUA, approved the sale of shares in HUDCO through the OFS route.After the sale of stakes,
the Government’s holdings in HUDCO will be reduced to 81.81% if it uses the greenshoe option.
15.HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and Axis Bank have bought a stake in Indian Banks’ Blockchain
Infrastructure Co (IBBIC) Pvt Ltd, a financial technology firm.Where is the headquarters of IBBIC
Pvt Ltd. located?
1) Mumbai,Maharashtra
2) Manipal,Karnataka
3) Guwahati,Assam
4) Belapur,Navi Mumbai
5) New Delhi
Answer – 1) Mumbai,Maharashtra
Explanation -
Private sector lenders HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and Axis Bank have bought a stake in Indian Banks’
Blockchain Infrastructure Co (IBBIC) Pvt Ltd, a financial technology firm.HDFC Bank and Axis Bank have
picked up 50,000 equity shares amounting to55 percent of the issued and paid-up capital of IBBIC. HDFC
Bank and Axis Bank invested Rs 5 lakh each for the shares.
16.Name the Edtech company has acquired the Singapore based higher education platform
“Great Learning” for 600 million USD(around Rs 4466 Crore).
1) Unacademy
2) BYJU’S
3) Classplus
4) Skillmatics
5) Quizizz
Answer - 2) BYJU’S
Explanation –
Byju’s, Indian Educational technology(Edtech) company based in Bengaluru has acquired the Singapore
based higher education platform “Great Learning” for 600 million USD(around Rs 4466 Crore) andafter-
school learning app “Toppr” for 150 million USD(around Rs 1117 crore).
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17. Name the State/UT that recently (in July’21) got approval from RBI to acquire 8.23% of capital
Jammu and Kashmir Bank
1) Ladakh
2) Jammu & Kashmir
3) New Delhi
4) Punjab
5) Chandigarh
Answer- 1) Ladakh
Explanation:
The government of Ladakh has got RBI’s approval to acquire 8.23% of the paid-up equity capital of
Jammu and Kashmir Bank (J&K bank) as of the date of enforcement of Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation
Act 2019, i.e, 31st October 2019.
18. In July 2021, World Bank’s investment wing International Finance Corporation (IFC) acquired
4.99% share in which bank?
1) State Bank of India
2) Canara Bank
3) Federal Bank
4) Bandhan Bank
5) Catholic Syrian Bank
Answer- 3) Federal Bank
Explanation:
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the investment arm of World Bank and IFC Financial
Institutions Growth Fund and IFC Emerging Asia Fund, 2 investment funds managed by IFC Asset
Management Company has acquired a 4.99% stake in the Federal Bank for Rs 916 crore.
DEFENCE
1. In June 2021, Indian Navy’s INS Kiltan participated in a Joint-Naval exercise in the East China
Sea with which country?
1) Japan
2) Philippines
3) South Korea
4) Taiwan
5) China
Answer- 3) South Korea
Explanation:
Indian Navy’s indigenous ASW (Anti-submarine warfare) Corvette INS Kiltan conducted a Navy
Partnership Exercise in the East China Sea with the South Korean Navy.
2. In July 2021, Indian navy participated in the 7th Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) at La
Reunion in Indian Ocean. Which country hosted the event?
1) India
2) Madagascar
3) Saudi Arabia
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4) France
5) UAE
Answer- 4) France
Explanation:
The 7th edition of Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS), took place from 28 June to July 1, 2021 at La
Reunion, an island in the Indian Ocean east of Madagascar, which is an overseas department of France.
It was hosted by the French Navy, France had assumed the Chairmanship of IONS on 29 June 2021, for a
2-year tenure.
i.IONS was initiated by the Indian Navy in 2008, currently it has 24 Members & 8 Observers states.
3. Name India’s 1st indigenous Autonomous Drone Defence Dome (AD3) that was developed by
“Grene Robotics”:
1) Bharat Dome
2) Indrajaal
3) Iron Dome
4) Bharatjaal
5) Bharat Shield
Answer- 2) Indrajaal
Explanation:
India’s first indigenous Autonomous Drone Defence Dome (AD3) namely ‘Indrajaal’ has been developed
by Grene Robotics, a Hyderabad-based company into building autonomous technologies. This Anti-
Drone Dome provides a 24*7 protection to a large area/city of 1,000-2,000 sq km against threats such as
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)
4. Identify the company that recently entered into a Rs 499 crore worth contract with Defence
Ministry for Manufacturing Akash Missiles:
1) Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd
2) Ordnance Factory Board
3) Bharat Dynamics
4) Mishra Dhatu Nigam
5) Bharat Electronics
Answer- 3) Bharat Dynamics
Explanation:
Bharat Dynamics Ltd (BDL) signed a INR 499 crore contract with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) for
manufacture and supply of Akash Missiles (Surface-to-Air Missile System) to the Indian Air Force (IAF).
• Akash was developed by DRDO
• BDL is headquartered at Hyderabad, Telangana
5. Name the country that developed ‘HELMA-P (High-energy Laser for Multiple Application –
Power)’, a Laser-Powered Anti-Drone System
1) Russia
2) Germany
3) Israel
4) France
5) China
Answer- 4) France
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Explanation:
The French Armed Forces used ‘HELMA-P (High-energy Laser for Multiple Application – Power)’, a Laser-
Powered Anti-Drone System to destroy a drone during a test of technology conducted near the Atlantic
coast in Southwestern part of France.
6. In July 2021, Indian Army renamed one of its military firing ranges as “Vidya Balan Firing
Range”. Where is the firing range located?
1) Teesta, West Bengal
2) Gulmarg, Jammu & Kashmir
3) Pokhran, Rajasthan
4) Babina, Madhya Pradesh
5) Leh, Ladakh
Answer- 2) Gulmarg, Jammu & Kashmir
Explanation:
Indian Army named a military firing range in Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir as “Vidya Balan Firing
Range”. This comes as a move to honour the veteran Bollywood actress Vidya Balan, who is the only actor
(in 2021) to join the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, the governing body behind the Oscars.
7. Where did Indian Navy’s INS Tabar conduct a maritime partnership exercise (in July’21) with
Italian navy?
1) Mediterranean Sea
2) Arabian Sea
3) Tyrrhenian Sea
4) Indian Ocean
5) Baltic Sea
Answer- 3) Tyrrhenian Sea
Explanation:
INS Tabar participated in a Maritime Partnership Exercise with ITS Antonio Marceglia, a frontline frigate
of the Italian Navy, on 4- 5 July in the Tyrrhenian Sea.
i.India inaugurated an “Indian Army Memorial” at Cassino, Italy
8. Identify the company that recently (in July’21) delivered its 10th P-8I Maritime Surveillance
Aircraft (Poseidon 8I) to the Indian Navy
1) Dassault Aviation
2) Airbus
3) Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd
4) Boeing
5) General Dynamics
Answer- 4) Boeing
Explanation:
Aerospace company Boeing has delivered the 10th P-8I Maritime Surveillance Aircraft (Poseidon 8I) to
the Indian Navy at INS Hansa, Goa.
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9. Name the countries that virtually participated (in July’21) alongside India in the Trilateral
Tabletop Exercise 2021 (TTX-2021) on Maritime Security
A) Maldives B) Indonesia
C) Sri Lanka D) Bangladesh
1) Both A & B
2) Both B & C
3) Both C & D
4) Both A & C
5) Both B & D
Answer- 4) Both A & C
Explanation:
Defence Officials from India, Sri Lanka and the Maldives participated in a virtual Trilateral Tabletop
Exercise 2021 (TTX-2021) on Maritime Security. TTX-2021 was organized by Maritime Warfare Centre,
Mumbai from July 14-15, 2021.
About Sri Lanka
President – Gotabaya Rajapaksa
Capital – Colombo, Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
About Maldives
President – Ibrahim Mohamed Solih
Capital – Male
10. In July 2021, the extended range version of BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missile, with __________
range failed during a test flight.
1) 290 kms
2) 800 kms
3) 450 kms
4) 380 kms
5) 625 kms
Answer- 3) 450 kms
Explanation:
The extended range version of BrahMos supersonic cruise missile failed during a test firing being
carried out off the coast of Odisha and fell shortly after takeoff. This is a newer version with a range of
450 kms.
i.It is jointly developed by DRDO and BrahMos Aerospace Corporation (a JV between India & Russia).
11. In July 2021, India received the 1st batch of 2 MH-60R Multi Role Helicopters from ___________,
this a part of India’s deal to procure _____ such MH-60R Helicopters.
1) USA; 15
2) Russia; 24
3) Israel; 15
4) USA; 24
5) Israel; 24
Answer- 4) USA; 24
Explanation:
In July 2021, Indian Navy received the 1st batch of 2 MH-60R Multi Role Helicopters (MRH) from the
United States (US) Navy.
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i.India has ordered a total of 24 MH-60R Helicopters to the US government at an estimated cost of USD
2.4 billion.
12. Identify the Country that recently (in July’21) test fired the Hypersonic Cruise Missile - “Zircon”
1) Pakistan
2) France
3) Russia
4) Israel
5) China
Answer- 3) Russia
Explanation:
Russia successfully test-fired the Zircon (also known as Tsirkon) Hypersonic Cruise Missile from Russian
Navy’s Admiral Gorshkov warship in White Sea. The missile successfully hit a target situated more than
350 Kms away.
13. In July 2021, ___________ distributed the 1st batch of _____ Indigenous 12.7 mm Stabilised Remote
Control Gun (SRCG) systems to Indian Navy & Coast Guard
1) Ordnance Factory; 15
2) DRDO; 25
3) Ordnance Factory; 25
4) DRDO; 12
5) Ordnance Factory; 12
Answer- 3) Ordnance Factory; 25
Explanation:
Ordnance Factory, Tiruchirappalli (OFT) handed over the 1st Batch of 25 Indigenously produced 12.7 mm
Stabilised Remote Control Gun (SRCG) systems to the Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard (ICG).
14. Name the country that recently (in July’21) conducted a successful trail of “S-500 Air Defence
Missile Systems” - a Long-range Surface-to-Air Missile
1) China
2) Japan
3) Israel
4) Pakistan
5) Russia
Answer- 5) Russia
Explanation:
Russia successfully test-fired its new S-500 Air Defence Missile Systems in a Kapustin Yar Training
ground, Russia. The missile, considered as the most advanced anti-missile system, successfully hit a high-
speed ballistic target. It is a Long-range Surface-to-Air Missile Defence System with a range of 600 kms.
15. Which company recently (in July’21) delivered the 1st set of Medium Range Surface to Air
Missile (MRSAM) to Indian Air Force?
1) Bharat Electronics Ltd
2) Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd
3) Bharat Dynamics Ltd
4) Ordnance Factory Board
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5) BEML Ltd
Answer- 3) Bharat Dynamics Ltd
Explanation:
Bharat Dynamic Ltd (BDL) officially started the delivery of the 1st Missile of the 1st Firing unit of Medium
Range Surface to Air Missile (MRSAM) for delivery to the Indian Air Force (IAF).
About BDL:
CMD – Commodore Siddharth Mishra
Headquarters – Hyderabad, Telangana
16. Name the organisation that recently (in July’21) conducted successful trails of ‘AKASH-NG’ - a
New Generation Surface-to-Air missile
1) ISRO
2) DRDO
3) Ordnance Factory Board
4) Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd
5) Bharat Dynamics
Answer- 2) DRDO
Explanation:
DRDO successfully tested the New Generation (NG) Surface-to-Air missile ‘AKASH-NG’ Missile for the
Indian Air Force (IAF) & Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) for the Indian Army.
17. Where did Indian Navy recently (in July’21) conduct a Bilateral Passage Exercise with the Royal
Navy of UK?
1) Arabian Sea
2) North Atlantic Ocean
3) Bay of Bengal
4) Andaman Sea
5) Mediterranean Sea
Answer- 3) Bay of Bengal
Explanation:
Indian Navy participated in a Bilateral Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with the Royal Navy of the United
Kingdom in Bay of Bengal from July 21-22, 2021. The Maritime Exercise aimed at sharpening the ability
of two navies to operate together in the maritime domain.
18. Identify the Indian Naval Ship that conducted a 2-day maritime exercise (in July’21) with
French Navy on the Bay of Biscay.
1) INS Talwar
2) INS Mysore
3) INS Tabar
4) INS Satpura
5) INS Sahyadri
Answer- 3) INS Tabar
Explanation:
In July 2021, INS Tabar participated in a 2-day maritime exercise with French Navy on the Bay of Biscay.
They conducted a wide range of exercises, including anti-submarine and air defence drills.
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19. What are the points that are correctly related to the 325th Russian Navy Day celebrations?
A) General Bipin Rawat, Chief of Defence Staff, participated in the event which was also
participated by INS Talwar
B) India is set to procure 21 of Russia’s MiG-29 Fighter Aircrafts for Indian Air Force
C) Russia unveiled a prototype of a new Fighter jet ‘Checkmate’- fifth-generation stealth fighter
jet
1) Only A & B
2) All A, B & C
3) Only A & C
4) Only C
5) Only B & C
Answer- 5) Only B & C
Explanation:
Indian Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh attended the 325th Russian Navy Day celebrations held at St.
Petersburg, Russia on 25th July, 2021. Indian Navy’s Stealth Frigate INS Tabar participated in the Navy
Day Celebrations of Russia.
i.Russia handed over to Indian Air Force (IAF) staff a commercial offer to deliver 21 MiG-29 Fighter
Aircrafts.
ii.During the air show, Russia unveiled a prototype of a new Fighter jet ‘Checkmate’. Checkmate is a fifth-
generation stealth fighter jet.
20. In July 2021, India & Russia conducted the 12th edition of Naval exercise ‘INDRA’ in ____________,
where Indian side was represented by __________.
1) Baltic Sea; INS Tabar
2) Baltic Sea; INS Trishul
3) Andaman Sea; INS Tabar
4) Andaman Sea; INS Trishul
5) Arabian Sea; INS Tabar
Answer- 1) Baltic Sea; INS Tabar
Explanation:
The 12th Edition of Biennial bilateral maritime Exercise ‘INDRA Navy-21’ was held between the Indian
Navy & Russian Federation Navy in the Baltic Sea from July 28-29, 2021. Stealth Frigate INS Tabar
represented the Indian Navy.
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
1. A Student-Teacher duo from Tamil Nadu has discovered _____ new asteroids during the IASC
Citizen Science Programme organised by ____________.
1) 5; ISRO
2) 2; NASA
3) 3; NASA
4) 2; ISRO
5) 5; NASA
Answer- 3) 3; NASA
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Explanation:
3-new asteroids (BBM2101, BBM2102, and BBM2103) were discovered by a Student-Teacher duo
from Trichy, Tamil Nadu. The discovery was a part of the International Astronomical Search
Collaboration (IASC) Citizen Science Programme, organised by National Aeronautics and Space
Administration (NASA).
About NASA:
Established – 1958
Administrator – Bill Nelson
2. Which company recently (in July’21) launched 36 communication satellites using Soyuz rocket
to complete its ‘Five to 50’ ambition to provide internet connectivity to the Northern
Hemisphere?
1) OneWeb
2) SpaceX
3) Telesat
4) Intelsat
5) Kepler Communications
Answer- 1) OneWeb
Explanation:
36 Broadband Satellites of OneWeb were launched into orbit by a Soyuz rocket from Vostochny
Cosmodrome in Siberia, Russia.
The launch marks the completion of OneWeb’s ‘Five to 50’ ambition to bring into orbit the satellites
required to enable connectivity services to the Northern Hemisphere
3. Which company recently (in July’21) launched 7 satellites from 3 countries viz, United
States(US), Netherlands, and Poland using modified Boeing 747 aircraft?
1) Virgin Orbit
2) SpaceX
3) OneWeb
4) Blue Origin
5) Boeing
Answer- 1) Virgin Orbit
Explanation:
In July 2021, Virgin Orbit delivered 7 satellites from 3 countries viz, United States(US), Netherlands,
and Poland into space using its modified Boeing 747 aircraft, making it the company’s 1st commercial
launch.
4. Identify the country that launched the World’s 1st Meteorological Satellite for Civil services
called “Fengyun-3E (FY-3E)” that operates on the Dawn-Dusk orbit:
1) China
2) Japan
3) South Korea
4) Israel
5) Vietnam
Answer- 1) China
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Explanation:
China National Space Administration (CNSA) launched a new meteorological satellite ‘Fengyun-3E (FY-
3E)’ aboard a Long March-4C carrier rocket from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in China. Called the
‘dawn satellite’, FY-3E is the world’s 1st meteorological satellite for civil service in a dawn-dusk orbit.
A dawn-to-dusk orbit is a sun-synchronous orbit in which the satellite tracks but never moves into the
Earth’s shadow.
5. Identify the Country that recently (in July’21) unveiled a 5th Generation-long range Sea
Breaker missile system
1) Israel
2) China
3) Belgium
4) France
5) Russia
Answer- 1) Israel
Explanation:
Israeli defence major Rafael Advanced Defense Systems (RADS) Ltd. unveiled an all-weather missile
Sea Breaker, a 5th generation long range, autonomous, precision-guided missile system to address an
operational gap in maritime and artillery strike systems through a single platform.
6. Select the country that developed “Space Data Integrator (SDI)” a tool to track rocket launch &
its return to earth
1) India
2) China
3) Australia
4) UK
5) USA
Answer- 5) USA
Explanation:
USA’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has developed a new tool called ‘Space Data Integrator
(SDI)’ which will help in better tracking of rocket launches and space vehicles returning to Earth, it will
help in shortening the time that airspaces are closed.
7. Which telescope was used by Indian Researchers for mapping the very rare SuperLuminous
Supernova (SLSNe)?
1) Devasthal Optical Telescope
2) Sampurnanand Telescope
3) Himalayan Chandra Telescope
4) Both 1 & 2
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 5) All 1, 2 & 3
Explanation:
A Team of Indian Researchers spotted the very rare SuperLuminous Supernova (SLSNe) using the special
arrangements at India’s Devasthal Optical Telescope (DOT-3.6 m), Nainital, Uttarakhand along with 2
other Indian telescopes – Sampurnanand Telescope (1.04 m), Nainital & Himalayan Chandra Telescope
(2.0 m) in Ladakh.
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8. Researchers from _____________ discovered the existence of 2 species of Few Electron Bubbles
(FEBs) in superfluid Helium
1) IIT Bombay
2) IIT Madras
3) IISc Bangalore
4) NIT Warangal
5) IIT Ropar
Answer- 3) IISc Bangalore
Explanation:
Team of Scientists was led by Professor Ambarish Ghosh from Indian Institute of Science (IISc),
Bengaluru, Karnataka have discovered the existence of 2 species of Few Electron Bubbles (FEBs) in
superfluid Helium for the 1st time.
9. Who was honoured with ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ during the 40th anniversary celebration
of India’s 1st Communication satellite – APPLE by Chandigarh University?
1) RM Vasagam
2) Mylswamy Annadurai
3) A. S. Kiran Kumar
4) Ritu Karidhal
5) Muthayya Vanitha
Answer- 1) RM Vasagam
Explanation:
Chandigarh University organised the 40th anniversary celebration of India’s 1st Communication satellite
– APPLE Satellite. On the occasion, Prof. RM Vasagam, Director of Project APPLE, was awarded ‘Lifetime
Achievement Award’ by Chandigarh University.
10. Name the location chosen by ISRO for launching its Geo Imaging Satellite-1 (GISAT-1):
1) Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, Kerala
2) Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Andhra Pradesh
3) Dr. Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha
4) U R Rao Satellite Centre, Karnataka
5) Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre, Tamil Nadu
Answer- 2) Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
ISRO is all set to launch its Geo Imaging Satellite-1 (GISAT-1), weighing about 2,268-kg, onboard
Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle-F10 (GSLV-F10) rocket on August 12, 2021 from Satish Dhawan
Space Centre (SDSC), Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.
11. In July 2021, ____________________ became the 3rd Indian origin woman to be in Space, when she
took part in the “Unity 22” trial mission of ________________
1) Sunita Williams; SpaceX
2) Sirisha Bandla; Blue Origin
3) Sunita Williams; Virgin Galactic
4) Sirisha Bandla; SpaceX
5) Sirisha Bandla; Virgin Galactic
Answer- 5) Sirisha Bandla; Virgin Galactic
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Explanation:
Virgin Galactic announced a 6-member crew of its human commercial space mission “Unity 22”. The
crew includes Richard Branson – the founder of Virgin Galactic as one of its passengers.
Indian origin Sirisha Bandla took part in the Virgin Galactic’s 1.5-hour trail space mission in July, to
become the 3rd Indian Origin woman to be in space (after Kalpana Chawla and Sunita Williams).
12. ‘Linglong One’ - World’s 1st Commercial Small Modular Reactor is planned to be constructed
in Which Country?
1) Sweden
2) Japan
3) Indonesia
4) Singapore
5) China
Answer- 5) China
Explanation:
China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) has announced the official beginning of the construction of
the World’s 1st commercial Small Modular Reactor (SMR) named ‘Linglong One’ at the Changjiang
Nuclear Power Plant in China’s Hainan Province. It has a generation capacity of 125 MW.
13. In July 2021, ISRO successfully conducted its 3rd Long duration Hot test of the Liquid
propellant Vikas Engine. Name the ISRO mission where the engine will be deployed.
1) Gaganyaan
2) Mars Orbiter Mission
3) Mangalyaan 2
4) Shukrayaan-1
5) Aditya-L1
Answer- 1) Gaganyaan
Explanation:
ISRO successfully conducted the 3rd Long duration Hot test of the Liquid propellant Vikas Engine for
the core L110 liquid stage of human rated GSLV MkIII vehicle, as part of the engine qualification
requirement for the Gaganyaan Programme (India’s 1st Human Space flight programme).
i.The engine was tested for 240 seconds at the engine test facility of ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC),
Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu.
14. Which organisation recently (in July’21) developed an Indigenous High Strength Metastable
Beta Titanium Alloy?
1) National Metallurgical Laboratory
2) Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory
3) Advanced Numerical Research & Analysis Group
4) Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute
5) Defence Electronics Research Laboratory
Answer- 2) Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory
Explanation:
Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL), a lab of Defence Research and Development
Organisation (DRDO) has developed an Indigenous High Strength Metastable Beta Titanium Alloy. It
will be useful in manufacturing intricate components for aerospace applications.
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15. Identify the research institute that developed “NBDriver” - a mathematical model to study
cancer cells
1) NIT Trichy
2) IIT New Delhi
3) IIT Madras
4) IISc Bangalore
5) NIT Warangal
Answer- 3) IIT Madras
Explanation:
Researchers from the Robert Bosch Centre for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (RBCDSAI), IIT-
Madras developed the mathematical model based on Artificial Intelligence (AI), called NBDriver
(neighbourhood driver) to study the cancer-causing mutations in cells.
16. Identify the country that recently (in July’21) launched a Maglev Train with a capability of
attaining 600 kmph speed
1) China
2) Japan
3) Israel
4) South Korea
5) Russia
Answer- 1) China
Explanation:
China has unveiled a new Maglev transportation system, which is capable of achieving a maximum speed
of 600 kmph or 372 mph, in Qingdao, the coastal city in Shandong province of China.
17. In July 2021, _____________ launched its 1st human spaceflight ‘New Shepard’ with 4-passengers
onboard - including its founder ______________.
1) Blue Origin; Richard Branson
2) Virgin Galactic; Richard Branson
3) SpaceX; Elon Musk
4) Virgin Galactic; Jeff Bezos
5) Blue Origin; Jeff Bezos
Answer- 5) Blue Origin; Jeff Bezos
Explanation:
‘New Shepard’ Rocket System built by Blue Origin successfully completed its 1st human spaceflight with
4 people on board. American Businessman & founder of ‘Blue Origin’ - Jeff Bezos was one of the crew
members of the space flight.
18. Which Space Agency is planning to launch ‘Near-Earth Asteroid Scout’ - a payload of the Artemis
I program?
1) SpaceX
2) JAXA
3) Roscosmos
4) Blue Origin
5) NASA
Answer- 5) NASA
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Explanation:
NASA’s new spacecraft, named Near-Earth Asteroid Scout (NEA Scout), is one of several payloads of the
Artemis I program, which is expected to be launched in November 2021.
19. Which Space Agency (in July’21) launched “Nauka” - a Space Laboratory to the International
Space Station (ISS)?
1) SpaceX
2) JAXA
3) Roscosmos
4) Blue Origin
5) NASA
Answer- 3) Roscosmos
Explanation:
Russia’s Space Agency Roscosmos successfully launched ‘Nauka’ to the International Space Station (ISS)
onboard Proton-M booster rocket.
i.Nauka is Russia’s largest space laboratory, it will provide more room for scientific experiments and
space for the crew in ISS.
20. In July 2021, ___________ based Tata Boeing Aerospace Limited (TBAL) a joint venture company
between _____________ & Boeing, delivered the 100th fuselage for AH-64 Apache combat helicopter
to Boeing
1) Hyderabad; Tata Advanced Systems
2) Noida; Tata Advanced Systems
3) Bangalore; Tata Advanced Systems
4) Bangalore; Tata Sikorsky Aerospace Ltd
5) Noida; Tata Sikorsky Aerospace Ltd
Answer- 1) Hyderabad; Tata Advanced Systems
Explanation:
Tata Boeing Aerospace Limited (TBAL) delivered the 100th fuselage for AH-64 Apache combat
helicopter to Boeing, which will be used in the Global production of AH-64 Apache manufacturing facility
at Arizona, USA.
i.TBAL is a Joint Venture company between Tata Advanced Systems and Boeing, that was set up in
Hyderabad, Telangana
21. Which organisation developed ‘AMLEX’ - a 1st of its kind device that regulates the flow of
medical oxygen?
1) IIT New Delhi
2) IIT Madras
3) IIT Ropar
4) IIT Guwahati
5) IIT Roorkee
Answer- 3) IIT Ropar
Explanation:
Researchers at IIT-Ropar have developed ‘AMLEX’, a 1st of its kind device that is capable of regulating
the flow of medical oxygen from a cylinder during inhalation and exhalation by a patient. It significantly
reduces oxygen wastage.
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22. Which space agency was selected by NASA (in July’21) for its ‘Europa Clipper Mission’?
1) Blue Origin
2) ISRO
3) SpaceX
4) Roscosmos
5) JAXA
Answer- 3) SpaceX
Explanation:
US Space Agency NASA has selected Space Exploration Technologies Corporation (SpaceX) for the
Europa Clipper Mission. It will be Earth’s 1st mission to conduct detailed investigations of Jupiter’s moon
Europa.
23.‘C3iHub’ launched 1st cohort of Startups & R&D investigators for Cyber Security Solutions.
‘C3iHub’ belongs to which Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)?
1) IIT Madras
2) IIT Kanpur
3) IIT Bombay
4) IIT Delhi
5) IIT Roorkee
Answer - 2) IIT Kanpur
Explanation –
The technology innovation hub on cyber security at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur (IIT-K)
namely ‘C3iHub’ launched the first cohort comprising 13 start-ups for incubation and 25 R&D (Research
& Development) principal investigators research programs to develop services and products for cyber
security domains.
24. Name the e-Governance Infrastructure company that developed the World’s 1st cab-hailing
open-source platform.
1) CDSL
2) HCL Technologies
3) NSDL
4) Zerodha
5) CAMS
Answer- 3) NSDL
Explanation:
NSDL e-Governance Infrastructure Ltd is developing the World’s 1st cab-hailing platform enabled by
Open-Source specifications. It will allow enterprises, cab companies, and individual players to access the
platform on their own pacts using open-source technologies
25. Name the bank that developed ‘Secured Logistics Document Exchange (SLDE)’ platform - a
secured document exchange system
1) ICICI Bank
2) SBI
3) HDFC Bank
4) Only 1 & 3
5) All 1, 2 & 3
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Answer- 5) All 1, 2 & 3
Explanation:
As a part of efforts for improving the ease of doing business, the Central Government launched the
‘Secured Logistics Document Exchange (SLDE)’ and ‘Calculator for Green House Gas (GHG)
Emissions’.
i.SLDE platform was developed and executed with banks (ICICI, Axis Bank, State Bank of India (SBI)
and HDFC Bank) and stakeholders including freight forwarders, exporters, importers and vessel
operators.
26. Which country is planning to launch the 1st commercial Liquid Thorium Nuclear Reactor?
1) India
2) New Zealand
3) Iran
4) China
5) Russia
Answer- 4) China
Explanation:
Chinese scientists have unveiled plans for a first of its kind commercial Nuclear reactor which runs on
liquid Thorium rather than uranium This prototype reactor being developed by a team of scientists at
the Shanghai Institute of Applied physics.
27. Which space organisation is planning to launch “EOS-3” - an advanced Geo-Imaging Satellite?
1) SpaceX
2) Roscosmos
3) ISRO
4) NASA
5) Blue Origin
Answer- 3) ISRO
Explanation:
ISRO is set to launch its most advanced Geo-Imaging Satellite ‘EOS-3’ (also known as GISAT-1) on August
12, 2021. It will be capable of near-real time monitoring of natural disasters like Floods & Cyclones.
28. Identify the country that launched “Nauka” - a Sapce Laboratory to the International Space
Station
1) Russia
2) China
3) USA
4) France
5) Italy
Answer- 1) Russia
Explanation:
Russia’s Space Agency ‘Roscosmos’ launched its Largest Space Laboratory ‘Nauka (meaning Peace)’ to
the International Space Station (ISS) from Baikonur, Kazakhstan. ‘Nauka’ will replace the Russian Module
‘Pirs’ on the ISS.
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29. Which company recently (in July’21) launched 5 shipping vessels including 3 Floating Border
Outpost Vessels (FBOP) for Border Security Force?
1) Hindustan Shipyard
2) Cochin Shipyard
3) Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers
4) Goa Shipyard
5) Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders
Answer- 2) Cochin Shipyard
Explanation:
Cochin Shipyard Ltd (CSL) launched 5 vessels – 3 Floating Border Outpost Vessels (FBOP) for Border
Security Force (BSF) & 2 Mini General Cargo Ships for JSW Group from its dock in Cochin, Kerala.
i.Indian Air Force (IAF) formally inducted the Rafale Aircraft into the 101 Squadron of the Eastern Air
Command (EAC) at Hasimara Air Force, West Bengal.
SPORTS
1. During a Chess Grandmaster event in Budapest, Indian-origin ____________________ became the
youngest-ever Chess Grandmaster
1) Arjun Erigaisi
2) Mishra Swayams
3) Raunak Sadhwani
4) Abhimanyu Mishra
5) Prithu Gupta
Answer- 4) Abhimanyu Mishra
Explanation:
Indian American chess player Abhimanyu Mishra (12 years 4 months, 25 days old) became the
youngest ever Chess Grandmaster after he scored his third Grandmaster (GM) norm in Budapest,
Hungary.
2. Which country was chosen as the new venue of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Tournament due to
the prevailing pandemic situation in India?
1) Qatar
2) UAE
3) Oman
4) Both 2 & 3
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 4) Both 2 & 3
Explanation:
ICC shifted the venue of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Tournament from India to United Arab Emirates
(UAE) and Oman, due to India’s prevailing pandemic situation. The tournament will be hosted by the
Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) at 4 venues
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3. As per the July 2021 rankings of International Hockey Federation (FIH), Indian Men’s team was
ranked at _________ position, while the ranking was topped by _____________.
1) 6th; England
2) 10th; England
3) 4th; Netherland
4) 4th; Australia
5) 10th; Netherland
Answer- 4) 4th; Australia
Explanation:
In the recent rankings released by the International Hockey Federation (FIH), the positions of Indian
Men’s and Women’s Hockey teams remain unaltered at 4th and 10th position respectively.
i.Australian Men’s team and Netherlands Women Team topped topped the list
4. Identify the organisation that recently (in July’21) got recognised as a National Sports
Federation (NSF) of India:
1) Softball Association of India
2) Wushu Federation of India
3) Fencing Federation of India
4) WAKO India Kickboxing Federation
5) National Rifle Association of India
Answer- 4) WAKO India Kickboxing Federation
Explanation:
On June 2nd, The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports recognised WAKO India Kickboxing Federation
as National Sports Federation (NSF) of India. In June 2021, International Olympics Committee (IOC)
recognised “World Association of Kickboxing Organizations (WAKO)”, the international federation for
Kickboxing, as a full-time member of Olympic games.
5. In July 2021, _____________ driver Max Verstappen from __________ won the Austrian Grand Prix
2021, making his 3rd consecutive win & 5th win in 2021
1) Red Bull Racing; England
2) Mercedes; England
3) Red Bull Racing; France
4) Mercedes; France
5) Red Bull Racing; Belgium
Answer- 5) Red Bull Racing; Belgium
Explanation:
Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen (Belgium) won the Austrian Grand Prix 2021, making his 3rd
consecutive win and 5th win in 2021. He was quickly followed by Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas and
McLaren’s Lando Norris in 2nd & 3rd positions respectively.
6. Identify the points that are correctly related to the ISSF World Cup 2021:
A) The tournament was held in Lonato, Italy, where Germany secured the top spot
B) India was placed at the 10th spot with 4-Medals
C) India’s only Gold Medal was won by Rahi Sarnobat in Women’s 25m Pistol event
1) Only A & B
2) Only B & C
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3) All A, B & C
4) Only B
5) Only A
Answer- 2) Only B & C
Explanation:
India bagged 4 Medals (1 Gold, 1 Silver & 2 Bronze) and finished 10th at the ISSF World Cup 2021
Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun held at Osijek, Croatia from June 22 – July 3, 2021.
i.The Medals table was topped by Russia with 18 Medals followed by Italy & Germany with 10 Medals
each.
ii.India’s only Gold Medal was won by Rahi Sarnobat in Women’s 25m Pistol event
7. Who won the Silver Lake Open Chess tournament in Serbia?
1) Raunak Sadhwani
2) Nihal Sarin
3) Abhimanyu Puranik
4) Koneru Humpy
5) Tania Sachdev
Answer- 2) Nihal Sarin
Explanation:
In July 2021, Nihal Sarin (16-year old) from Kerala won the Silver Lake Open Chess tournament in
Serbia.
8. Which city will jointly host the AFC Women’s Asia Cup football tournament in 2022 along with
Mumbai?
1) Bhubaneswar
2) Ahmedabad
3) Pune
4) Both 1 & 2
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 3) Pune
Explanation:
Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has changed the host cities of 2022’s Women’s Asia Cup
tournament from the previously selected Bhubaneswar & Ahmedabad to newer venues at Mumbai &
Pune both from Maharashtra. This move was taken by AFC to minimise the travel time and maintain an
optimum bio-secure bubble for the players.
9. Indian Grandmaster _______________ finished 2nd in the Women’s Speed Chess Championship
finals which was conducted in online mode.
1) Tania Sachdev
2) Harika Dronavalli
3) Koneru Humpy
4) Subbaraman Vijayalakshmi
5) Eesha Karavade
Answer- 2) Harika Dronavalli
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Explanation:
Indian Grandmaster Harika Dronavalli finished 2nd with 15-13 points in the Women’s Speed Chess
Championship finals after losing to China’s Hou Yifan, the current World No.1 player. The tournament
was conducted in online mode.
10. 2 Indians made history by qualifying to the Tokyo Olympics, where ______________ became 1st
Indian male athlete to participate in the 400m hurdles & _______________ became 1st Indian female
swimmer to qualify for Olympics.
1) Avinash Sable; Maana Patel
2) MP Jabir; Maana Patel
3) Avinash Sable; Kamalpreet Kaur
4) Avinash Sable; Annu Rani
5) MP Jabir; Annu Rani
Answer- 2) MP Jabir; Maana Patel
Explanation:
Indian Navy’s athlete MP Jabir will be 1st Indian male athlete to participate in the 400m hurdles in
Olympics when he competes at the Tokyo Olympics 2020.
Maana Patel became the 1st Indian female swimmer ever to qualify for the Olympics.
11. Who became the World’s leading run scorer in Women's International Cricket in all 3-
formats?
1) Charlotte Edwards
2) Mithali Raj
3) Heather Knight
4) Veda Krishnamurthy
5) Sarah Taylor
Answer- 2) Mithali Raj
Explanation:
Indian cricketer and women’s ODI Captain Mithali Raj became the World’s leading run scorer in
women’s international cricket in all three formats. The current ICC ODI Women’s No.1 player has scored
a total of 10277 runs in 317 matches.
12. Who won the 2021 Serbia Open Chess Championship?
1) Aryan Chopra
2) Arjun Erigaisi
3) Nihal Sarin
4) V Pranav
5) Aditya Mittal
Answer- 3) Nihal Sarin
Explanation:
Indian Chess Grandmaster Nihal Sarin won the Serbia Open Chess Championship in Belgrade, Serbia.
This is the 2nd consecutive win for the 16-year-old from Kerala, after he won the Silver Lake Open Chess
Tournament in June 2021.
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13. In July 2021, Famous International football player Toni Kroos announced retirement. Which
country did he represent in International matches?
1) Argentina
2) Brazil
3) Germany
4) France
5) England
Answer- 3) Germany
Explanation:
Germany midfielder Toni Kroos has announced his retirement from international football after the
European Championship 2020 (due to pandemic it postponed to 2021) but he will continue his club career
with Real Madrid.
14. Who recently (in July’21) became the 1st ever batsman to score 14,000 runs in T20 Cricket?
1) Virat Kohli
2) Kieron Pollard
3) Babar Azam
4) Chris Gayle
5) Aaron Finch
Answer- 4) Chris Gayle
Explanation:
West Indies cricketer Chris Gayle popularly known as “Universal Boss” created history by becoming the
1st ever batsman to score 14,000 runs in T20 format.
15. Identify the points that are correctly related to 2021’s Wimbledon Championships:
A) Novak Djokovic won his 3rd consecutive Men’s Singles Title in Wimbledon 2021
B) A Total of 20 Grand Slam titles were won by Novak Djokovic, he also became the 1st person in
the 21st century to win 3 major Grand Slams in a single season
C) Bianca Andreescu won her maiden Women’s Single Title in Wimbledon 2021
1) Only A & B
2) Only C
3) Only B & C
4) Only A
5) Only A & C
Answer- 1) Only A & B
Explanation:
The 134th Edition of Wimbledon Championships 2021 was held at London, UK from 28th June – 11th July,
2021.
i.Novak Djokovic (Serbia) defeated Matteo Berrettini (Italy) to win the Men’s Singles Title of Wimbledon.
It is Djokovic’s 6th Wimbledon Title (3rd consecutive one) & 20th Grand Slam Title.
ii.Djokovic is the only man since Australia’s Rod Laver (1969) to win the first 3 major Grand Slams
(Australian Open, French Open & Wimbledon) of a season in a single year.
iii.Ashleigh Barty (Australia) defeated Karolina Pliskova (Czech Republic) to win her maiden Women’s
Single Title of Wimbledon
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16. _________________ won the 2020 UEFA European Football Championship, while _______________ was
awarded the Golden Boot Award
1) England; Lionel Messi
2) Italy; Cristiano Ronaldo
3) England; Leonardo Bonucci
4) Italy; Lionel Messi
5) England; Cristiano Ronaldo
Answer- 2) Italy; Cristiano Ronaldo
Explanation:
Italy won the 16th Edition of ‘2020 UEFA European Football Championship (UEFA Euro 2020)’ by
defeating England on penalties in the finals held at Wembley Stadium, London, UK.
i.Leonardo Bonucci (Italy) won the Star of the Match Award.
Category Winner
Alipay Top Scorer Award Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal)
(Also known as Golden Boot Award)
Player of the Tournament Gianluigi Donnarumma (Italy)
(Also known as Golden Ball Award)
17. Indian Grandmaster Vishwanathan Anand finished _________ in the 2021 Croatia Grand Chess
Tour Rapid and Blitz tournament held at Zagreb, Croatia
1) 3rd
2) 2nd
3) 1st
4) 4th
5) 5th
Answer- 2) 2nd
Explanation:
India’s Vishwanathan Anand finished 2nd in the 2021 Croatia Grand Chess Tour Rapid and Blitz
tournament held at Zagreb, Croatia from July 5-12, 2021. Maxime Vachier-Lagrave finished 1st in the
tournament.
18. What are the points that are correctly related to the 2021 Copa America tournament?
A) Uruguay under the captaincy of Neymar won the 2021 Copa America, which was hosted by
Argentina
B) Lionel Messi was awarded both top awards - Golden Boot & Golden Ball award
C) Argentina’s Emiliano Martinez was awarded the Golden Glove for the tournament
1) Only A & B
2) Only C
3) Only B & C
4) Only B
5) Only A & C
Answer- 3) Only B & C
Explanation:
Argentina won the 2021’s Copa America football tournament against Brazil in the finals on a 1-0
victory. The 2021 Copa America tournament was hosted by Brazil and the finals took place at Maracana
stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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i.Argentina under the Captaincy of Lionel Messi won the 1st title for the country after a gap of 28 years.
• Golden Boot (Top Scorer) Award – Lionel Messi
• Golden Ball (Best Player) Award – Lionel Messi (4 Goals & 5 assist in 6-Matches)
• Golden Glove (Best Goalkeeper) Award – Emiliano Martinez (Argentina)
19. In July 2021, Bowler Pankaj Singh retired from all forms of Cricket. He has been a part of which
regional cricket team?
1) Gujarat
2) Maharashtra
3) Rajasthan
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Andhra Pradesh
Answer- 3) Rajasthan
Explanation:
Bowler Pankaj Singh, who represented India in 2 Test matches & 1 One-Day International, officially
retired from all forms of Cricket. He has been a part of Rajasthan Cricket Association for the last 15-years.
20. Name the Country that was awarded with the opportunity to host 2026 - World Badminton
Championship by the Badminton World Federation
1) China
2) Indonesia
3) Malaysia
4) India
5) Singapore
Answer- 4) India
Explanation:
India is all set to host the BWF’s (Badminton World Federation) World Badminton Championships in
2026. This information was provided by the sport’s global governing body, Badminton World Federation.
• Badminton World Federation is Headquartered at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
21. Who became (in July’21) the fastest ever batsman to score 14 Centuries in ODI Cricket?
1) Virat Kohli
2) Jonny Bairstow
3) Babar Azam
4) Evin Lewis
5) Jason Roy
Answer- 3) Babar Azam
Explanation:
Pakistan’s Babar Azam became the fastest batsman to score 14 centuries in the history of One Day
International (ODI) cricket. He attained this feat on his 81st innings
22. 4th edition of Khelo India Youth Games is postponed to February 2022 by the host _____________,
for the 1st time - this edition will feature ______ indigenous games
1) Haryana; 6
2) Assam; 5
3) Haryana; 4
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4) Assam; 4
5) Haryana; 5
Answer- 5) Haryana; 5
Explanation:
Haryana State government which is set to host the 4th edition of Khelo India Youth Games in November
2021, has postponed the event to February 2022.
i.A total of 25 Sporting events, including 5 indigenous games (Yoga, Gatka, Kalaripayattu, Thang-Ta and
Mallakhamb)
ii.Mascot for 2021 – ‘Dhakad’
23. In July 2021, ____________, the host of 2nd edition of Khelo India University Games (KIUG)
announced to conduct the event on ________________.
1) Assam; November 2021
2) Haryana; March 2022
3) Karnataka; March 2022
4) Haryana; November 2021
5) Karnataka; November 2021
Answer- 3) Karnataka; March 2022
Explanation:
Karnataka, the host of 2nd edition of Khelo India University Games (KIUG) announced that the 12-day
long event will be conducted from 5th March 2022 in Bangalore.
i.A total of 18 sporting events will be conducted in KIUG, with the inclusion of 2 new indigenous games –
Yogasana & Mallakhamb
24. Who became the 1st Woman Cricketer to be banned for Doping?
1) Anshula Rao
2) Harleen Deol
3) Shafali Verma
4) Richa Ghosh
5) Arundhati Reddy
Answer- 1) Anshula Rao
Explanation:
Anshula Rao, a woman cricketer from Madhya Pradesh, was banned for 4-years by the National Anti-
Doping Agency after failing a dope test. She is the 1st Woman Cricketer to be banned for use of illegal
substances.
25. International Cricketer Mahmudullah announced retirement from Test Cricket. Which country
did he represent?
1) Pakistan
2) Afghanistan
3) Bangladesh
4) Ireland
5) England
Answer- 3) Bangladesh
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Explanation:
Bangladeshi Cricketer Mahmudullah announced retirement from Test Cricket in the middle of the ongoing
Test Series between Bangladesh & Zimbabwe, after scoring a century in his 50th International Test match.
26. Identify the country that was newly inducted as a Member of International Cricket Council
(ICC)
1) Mongolia
2) Tajikistan
3) Switzerland
4) Both 1 & 2
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 5) All 1, 2 & 3
Explanation:
Mongolia, Tajikistan and Switzerland were inducted as Members of the International Cricket Council
(ICC) during ICC’s 78th Annual General Meeting.
About ICC:
Chairman – Greg Barclay
Headquarters – Dubai, UAE
27. In July 2021, ____________ driver Lewis Hamilton from _______ won the British Grand Prix 2021.
1) Mercedes; Belgium
2) Ferrari; Belgium
3) Mercedes; Morocco
4) Ferrari; Morocco
5) Mercedes; United Kingdom
Answer- 5) Mercedes; United Kingdom
Explanation:
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton (United Kingdom) won the British Grand Prix 2021 held at
Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, United Kingdom (UK). This is Hamilton’s 8 victory at the British GP (his
victory coming in 2008) & overall 99th GP victory.
28. Which Football Club (FC) was nominated (in July’21) by All India Football Federation (AIFF) to
represent India in 2021 AFC Women’s Club Championship?
1) Chennai City FC
2) Churchill Brothers FC
3) Real Kashmir FC
4) Gokulam Kerala FC
5) Bengaluru FC
Answer- 4) Gokulam Kerala FC
Explanation:
Gokulam Kerala FC (GKFC) has been nominated by All India Football Federation (AIFF) to represent
India in the AFC Women’s Club Championship 2020-21 to be held in Amman, Jordan from November 7-
12, 2021. The AFC championship is hosted by Asian Football Confederation (AFC).
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29. In July 2021, Viswanathan Anand won the ‘No-Castling (NC) World Masters’ event of the
Sparkassen Trophy. Where was the tournament held?
1) Antwerp, Belgium
2) Birmingham, UK
3) Dortmund, Germany
4) Allentown, USA
5) Tbilisi, Georgia
Answer- 3) Dortmund, Germany
Explanation:
India’s Viswanathan Anand defeated Russia’s Vladimir Kramnik to win the ‘No-Castling (NC) World
Masters’ event of the Sparkassen Trophy held at Dortmund, Germany.
30. Which city was unanimously selected by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to host
the 2032 Summer Olympics?
1) Paris, France
2) Ottawa, Canada
3) Los Angeles, USA
4) Wellington, New Zealand
5) Brisbane, Australia
Answer- 5) Brisbane, Australia
Explanation:
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) awarded the honour of hosting the Games of the 35th
Olympiad or 2032 Summer Olympics to Australia’s Brisbane city.
About IOC:
President– Dr. Thomas Bach(Germany)
Headquarters– Lausanne, Switzerland
31. Identify the points that are correctly related to the 32nd Edition of Summer Olympics that is
set to be held at Tokyo, Japan in July 2021.
A) ‘Someity’ is the official Mascot of Tokyo Summer Olympic games
B) 5 games - Karate, Skateboarding, Sport Climbing, Surfing, and 4x400m mixed relay are set to
make their Olympic debut.
C) Wrestler Bajrang Punia will be India’s Flag bearer in the Opening Ceremony
1) Only B & C
2) All A, B & C
3) Only C
4) Only A & C
5) Only B
Answer- 5) Only B
Explanation:
The 32nd Edition of Olympic Games is set to take place in Tokyo, Japan from 23rd July, 2021 – 8th August,
2021.
i.Summer Olympic Mascot – ‘MIRAITOWA’
ii.There are 339 Medal Events in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. 5 games - Karate, Skateboarding, Sport
Climbing, Surfing, and 4x400m mixed relay are set to make their Olympic debut.
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iii.Mary Kom (Boxing) & Manpreet Singh (Hockey) will be India’s flag bearers in the Opening Ceremony,
while Bajrang Punia (Wrestling) will be the flag bearer for the Closing ceremony.
32. Identify the points that are correctly related to the 32nd Edition of Olympics that is set to be
held at Tokyo, Japan in July 2021
A) Bangladesh’s Muhammad Yunus will receive the Olympic Laurel award for 2020 during the
inauguration event
B) Mariyappan Thangavelu was named as India’s flag bearer for Tokyo Paralympics Games
C) The Olympic Motto was amended to add the word - ‘together’ to the official motto, making it as
‘Faster, Higher, Stronger – Together’
1) Only B & C
2) All A, B & C
3) Only C
4) Only A & C
5) Only A
Answer- 2) All A, B & C
Explanation:
i.Bangladesh’s Muhammad Yunus is set to receive the Olympic Laurel award for 2020 during the
inauguration event.
ii.Mariyappan Thangavelu (Para High Jumper) has been named as India’s flag bearer for Tokyo
Paralympics.
iii.The Olympic Motto was amended to ‘faster, higher, stronger – together’ and ‘Citius, Altius, Fortius –
Communis’ in Latin during the IOC’s session in Tokyo.
• The word ‘together’ or ‘Communic’ after a hyphen has been added to the earlier motto.
33. Identify the points that are correctly related to the ‘World Cadet Wrestling Championships
2021’
A) Indian team secured a total of 13 Medals in an event that took place in Budapest, Hungary
B) Indian Men’s Team were crowned as Freestyle Champions, where 2 Indian men - Aman Gulia,
Sagar Jaglan won Gold medal
C) 3 Women - Priya Malik, Tannu & Komal Panchal won Gold in their respective categories.
1) Only A & B
2) All A, B & C
3) Only A & C
4) Only C
5) Only B & C
Answer- 2) All A, B & C
Explanation:
India finished the World Cadet Wrestling Championships 2021 with 13 Medals (5 Gold, 1 Silver, 7
Bronze) that was held in July 2021 at Budapest, Hungary. The Indian Men’s Team were crowned as
Freestyle Champions, where 2 Indian men - Aman Gulia (48 kg), Sagar Jaglan (80 kg) won Gold medal
i.3 Women - Priya Malik (73 kg), Tannu (43 kg) & Komal Panchal (46 kg) won Gold in their respective
categories.
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34. Who is the World Number 1 player as per the recent (in July’21) ICC Women’s ODI Player
Rankings?
1) Mithali Raj
2) Ellyse Perry
3) Smriti Mandhana
4) Danni Wyatt
5) Shafali Verma
Answer- 1) Mithali Raj
Explanation:
Indian Women’s Team Captain (for ODIs) Mithali Raj has reclaimed the No.1 spot in the latest MRF Tyres
ICC. It is the 9th time that Mithali Raj is topping the rankings.
BOOKS AND AUTHORS
1. In June 2021, India presented _____ Translated Books of Modern Indian Literature to Shanghai
Cooperation Organisation(SCO)
1) 25
2) 50
3) 250
4) 150
5) 10
Answer- 5) 10
Explanation:
Indian Ambassador to China Vikram Misri presented 10 Translated Books of Modern Indian Literature
to Shanghai Cooperation Organisation(SCO) Secretary General Vladimir Norov at the SCO secretariat in
Beijing, China.
About SCO:
Founded: 15 June 2001
Headquarters: Beijing, China
2. Who authored the book, “Fiercely Female: The Dutee Chand Story”?
1) Aravind Adiga
2) Sundeep Mishra
3) Manu Joseph
4) Arun Shourie
5) Amitav Ghosh
Answer- 2) Sundeep Mishra
Explanation:
Journalist Sundeep Mishra authored a new book, “Fiercely Female: The Dutee Chand Story”. The
book insights on the Gender-identity controversy of popular Indian sprinter Dutee Chand. She is India’s
first openly homosexual athelete.
3. Who authored the book, “Janaksuta Sut Shaurya”?
1) Gauri Shankar Sharma
2) Laxman Mane
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3) Shivraj Singh Chouhan
4) Ranjit Desai
5) Tirath Singh Rawat
Answer- 1) Gauri Shankar Sharma
Explanation:
Shivraj Singh Chouhan, CM of Madhya Pradesh released a book titled “Janaksuta Sut Shaurya'' written
by Dr Gauri Shankar Sharma ‘Gaurish’ at his residence in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
4. Who authored the book, “The Struggle Within – A Memoir of the Emergency”?
1) S. Ramakrishnan
2) Ashok Chakravarti
3) Satyender Kishore
4) Krishnamurthy Subramanian
5) Sanjeev Sanyal
Answer- 2) Ashok Chakravarti
Explanation:
A New book titled “The Struggle Within – A Memoir of the Emergency” was authored by Ashok
Chakravarti, an economist and senior Economic Advisor to the Government of Zimbabwe.
5. Who authored the book, “Nathuram Godse: The True Story of Gandhi’s Assassin”?
1) Arun Shourie
2) Rajdeep Sardesai
3) Dhaval Kulkarni
4) Shashi Tharoor
5) Ramachandra Guha
Answer- 3) Dhaval Kulkarni
Explanation:
Journalist Dhaval Kulkarni has authored a book titled “Nathuram Godse: The True Story of Gandhi’s
Assassin”, the biography of Nathuram Godse, the assassin of Mahatma Gandhi.
6. Who authored the children’s book, “India To The Rescue”?
1) Sushant Singh
2) Ruskin Bond
3) Shruthi Rao
4) Both 1 & 3
5) Both 2 & 3
Answer- 4) Both 1 & 3
Explanation:
Journalist Sushant Singh and children’s book writer Shruthi Rao have authored a new children’s book
titled “India To The Rescue”. The illustrations of the book were done by Shangnik Chakraborty. The
book features the rescue operation “Operation Cactus” which averted the Maldives crisis on 3rd
November 1988.
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7. Who authored ‘EekS’, a children's book series on Insects that was released by World Wide
Fund for Nature (WWF)?
1) Arvind Wable
2) Arthy Muthanna Singh
3) Mamta Nainy
4) Both 2 & 3
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 4) Both 2 & 3
Explanation:
World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and Penguin Random House India (PRHI) have launched ‘EekS’, a
new series of books to introduce children to the world of insects which includes a range of insects like
bees, mosquitoes, ants and cockroaches.
The series comprises 4 books authored by Arthy Muthanna Singh and Mamta Nainy.
8. Who authored the book, “Operation Khukri: The true story behind the Indian Army’s most
successful mission as a part of the United Nations”?
1) Rajpal Punia
2) Damini Punia
3) Havildar Krishan Kumar
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 1 & 3
Answer- 4) Both 1 & 2
Explanation:
Major General Rajpal Punia and his daughter Damini Punia have co-authored their first book titled
“Operation Khukri: The true story behind the Indian Army’s most successful mission as a part of the
United Nations” which is set to release on 15th July 2021.
9. Who authored the book, “Policymaker’s Journal: From New Delhi to Washington, D.C.”?
1) Kaushik Basu
2) Amartya Sen
3) Rajiv Kumar
4) Abhijit Sen
5) Raghuram Rajan
Answer- 1) Kaushik Basu
Explanation:
Indian Economist Kaushik Basu has authored a new book titled “Policymaker’s Journal: From New
Delhi to Washington, D.C.”. The book features the journal records of his career of 7 years, during which
he served as the Chief Economic Adviser (CEA) to the Indian Government and the Chief Economist at the
World Bank
10. Who authored the book, “The Fourth Lion: Essays for Gopalkrishna Gandhi”?
1) Venu Madhav Govindu
2) Srinath Raghavan
3) Mukul Kesavan
4) Both 1 & 2
5) All 1, 2 & 3
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Answer- 4) Both 1 & 2
Explanation:
“The Fourth Lion: Essays for Gopalkrishna Gandhi”, a new book authored by Venu Madhav Govindu and
Srinath Raghavan. The Fourth Lion is a festschrift (a collection of writings in honour of a scholar)
published in honour of Gopalkrishna Gandhi.
11. Who authored the book, “Lady Doctors: The Untold Stories of India’s First Women in
Medicine”?
1) Shobhaa De
2) Arundhati Roy
3) Kavitha Rao
4) Anita Nair
5) Meena Kandasamy
Answer- 3) Kavitha Rao
Explanation:
A new book titled ‘Lady Doctors: The Untold Stories of India’s First Women in Medicine’ authored by
Kavitha Rao is all set to be released.
12. Who authored the book, “The Art of Conjuring Alternate Realities: How Information Warfare
Shapes Your World”?
1) Anand Venkatanarayanan
2) Devdutt Pattanaik
3) Shivam Shankar Singh
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 1 & 3
Answer- 5) Both 1 & 3
Explanation:
Shivam Shankar Singh & Anand Venkatanarayanan co-authored a new book titled “The Art of Conjuring
Alternate Realities: How Information Warfare Shapes Your World”. The book explains how the art of
perception management is used to shape reality.
13. Who authored the book, “The Ramayana of Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji”?
1) Gursharan Kaur
2) Manmohan Singh
3) Amrit Singh
4) Baljit Kaur Tulsi
5) P. Chidambaram
Answer- 4) Baljit Kaur Tulsi
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received the first copy of the book “The Ramayana of Shri Guru Gobind
Singh Ji” authored by Late Baljit Kaur Tulsi
14. Who authored the book, “Pregnancy Bible: The ultimate manual for moms-to-be”?
1) Shreya Ghoshal
2) Anushka Sharma
3) Neeti Mohan
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4) Priyanka Chopra
5) Kareena Kapoor
Answer- 5) Kareena Kapoor
Explanation:
Bollywood Actress Kareena Kapoor Khan has launched her debut book titled “Kareena Kapoor Khan’s
Pregnancy Bible: The ultimate manual for moms-to-be” which features her experiences and learnings
during her pregnancies.
The book is published by Juggernaut Books and it is co-authored by Aditi Shah
15. Who authored the book, “The Long Game: How the Chinese Negotiate with India”?
1) N.S. Srinivasa Murthy
2) Taranjit Sandhu
3) Vijay Keshav Gokhale
4) Pranay Verma
5) Rudrendra Tandon
Answer- 3) Vijay Keshav Gokhale
Explanation:
Vijay Keshav Gokhale former Foreign Secretary of India has authored a new book titled “The Long
Game: How the Chinese Negotiate with India”. The book is focused on diplomacy and China’s method
of operations in diplomatic negotiations.
16. Who authored the book, “Riding Free: My Olympic Journey”?
1) Imtiaz Anees
2) Bhavani Devi
3) Fouaad Mirza
4) Amit Panghal
5) Pranati Nayak
Answer- 1) Imtiaz Anees
Explanation:
Imtiaz Anees Indian Equestrian who represented India at the Summer Olympics 2000 held in Sydney,
Australia has authored his memoir titled “Riding Free: My Olympic Journey”.
17. Who compiled the book, ‘Kamala Harris and the Rise of Indian Americans’, that was authored
by a group of Indian-American Scholars?
1) M R Rangaswami
2) Tarun Basu
3) Shyamala Gopalan
4) Aziz Haniffa
5) Arun Kumar Singh
Answer- 2) Tarun Basu
Explanation:
A group of Indian-Americans, scholars, diplomats and entrepreneurs have come together to write first of
its kind an anthology named ‘Kamala Harris and the Rise of Indian Americans’.
i.The anthology is compiled and edited by Indian editor Tarun Basu.
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18. Who authored the book, “Palleku Pattabhishekam”?
1) M Venkaiah Naidu
2) Seediri Appalaraju
3) Yalamanchili Sivaji
4) Hamid Ansari
5) Goddeti Madhavi
Answer- 3) Yalamanchili Sivaji
Explanation:
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu released the book namely ‘Palleku Pattabhishekam’ authored by
former MP (Member of Parliament) representing Andhra Pradesh (AP), Yalamanchili Sivaji
19. Who authored the book, “A New Cold War: Henry Kissinger and the Rise of China”?
1) Rahul Sharma
2) Ahmed Patel
3) Sanjaya Baru
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 1 & 3
Answer- 5) Both 1 & 3
Explanation:
Sanjaya Baru & Rahul Sharma authored a new book titled “A New Cold War: Henry Kissinger and the
Rise of China”. The book is a collection of essays that examines the impacts of the secret visit of Henry
Kissinger, US National Security Advisor in July 1971 and discusses the relationship between China and the
United States.
20. Who authored the book, “Midde Thota: Terrace Garden”?
1) Thummeti Raghothama Reddy
2) Prabal Mallick
3) P. Lalita Kumari
4) Kethu Viswanatha Reddy
5) A.M Latha
Answer- 1) Thummeti Raghothama Reddy
Explanation:
M Venkaiah Naidu, Vice President of India received the first copy of the book titled “Terrace Garden:
Midde Thota”, the English translation of Thummeti Raghothama Reddy‘s Telugu book titled “Midde
Thota: Terrace Garden”. The book was translated by Koduru Sitarama Prasad
21. Who authored the book, “Urdu Poets and Writers – Gems of Deccan”?
1) Mallikarjun
2) J.S. Ifthekhar
3) Satyakasi Bhargava
4) Rahman Abbas
5) Gopi Chand Narang
Answer- 2) J.S. Ifthekhar
Explanation:
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, received the book titled “Urdu Poets and Writers – Gems of Deccan”
authored by J.S. Ifthekhar, a senior Journalist from Hyderabad, Telangana.
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i.VP Venkaiah Naidu also received the Telugu books “Nallagonda Kathalu” authored by Mallikarjun and
“Manavottama Rama” authored by Satyakasi Bhargava.
22. The book ‘UNTOLD stories’ that was released by Haryana CM (in July’21) details on which topic?
1) Haryana Police Department
2) Medical Professionals
3) Political Tussle of Haryana
4) Compilation of Women Empowerment Notes
5) Haryana Pollution Control Board
Answer- 1) Haryana Police Department
Explanation:
Manohar Lal Khattar, Chief Minister of Haryana unveiled a Coffee Table Book titled ‘UNTOLD stories’ of
Haryana Police while inaugurating the newly-built state-of-the-art State Emergency Response Centre
(SERC) in Panchkula, Haryana.
23. Who authored the book, “India Versus China: Why They Are Not Friends”?
1) Sundeep Mishra
2) Kanti Bajpai
3) Gauri Shankar
4) Ashok Chakravarti
5) Kaushik Basu
Answer- 2) Kanti Bajpai
Explanation:
Kanti Bajpai authored the book ‘India Versus China: Why They Are Not Friends’ to showcase the
differences between India and China.
24. Who authored the book, “The Great Big Lion”?
1) Chryseis Knight
2) R. L. Stine
3) Ruskin Bond
4) Judy Blume
5) Robert Munsch
Answer- 1) Chryseis Knight
Explanation:
Canadian Mensa Prodigy, Chryseis Knight, one of the world’s youngest authors and illustrators, has
drawn and written the book titled “The Great Big Lion”.
In 2020, she published another children’s book titled “Capturing thunder”.
25. Who authored the book, “A Kashmiri Century: Portrait of a Society in Flux”?
1) Sajid Ali
2) Khem Lata Wakhlu
3) Rehman Rahi
4) Nitasha Kaul
5) Basharat Peer
Answer- 2) Khem Lata Wakhlu
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Explanation:
Khem Lata Wakhlu, former cabinet minister has authored a new book titled “A Kashmiri Century:
Portrait of a Society in Flux” which is to be released in July 2021.
26. Who authored the book, “Space. Life. Matter.: The Coming of Age of Indian Science”?
1) Hari Pulakkat
2) Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
3) Rohinton Mistry
4) Preeti Shenoy
5) Durjoy Datta
Answer- 1) Hari Pulakkat
Explanation:
Science Journalist and author Hari Pulakkat has released his debut science book titled “Space. Life.
Matter.: The Coming of Age of Indian Science”.
27. Who authored the book, “The Stranger in the Mirror”?
1) Y Venugopal Reddy
2) Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra
3) Farhan Akhtar
4) A R Rahman
5) Kamlesh Pandey
Answer- 2) Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra
Explanation:
Bollywood Filmmaker Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra has authored his debut book – his autobiography –
titled “The Stranger in the Mirror”. The book is co-written by noted author Reeta Ramamurthy Gupta.
28. Who authored the book, “Over It: How to Face Life’s Hurdles with Grit, Hustle, and Grace”?
1) Lori Susan Jones
2) Katie Ledecky
3) Nadia Comăneci
4) Simone Biles
5) Kara Eaker
Answer- 1) Lori Susan Jones
Explanation:
American Olympian athlete Lori Susan Jones has authored a book titled “Over It: How to Face Life’s
Hurdles with Grit, Hustle, and Grace” describing her failures in the Olympics Games and their impact
on her career.
29. Who authored the book, “The India Story: An Epic Journey Of Democracy And Development”?
1) Amartya Sen
2) Kaushik Basu
3) Bimal Jalan
4) Urjit Patel
5) Raghuram Rajan
Answer- 3) Bimal Jalan
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Explanation:
Dr Bimal Jalan, Former Governor of RBI, has authored a new book titled “The India Story: An Epic
Journey Of Democracy And Development” based on extensive research and data, and his experience as
RBI Governor.
30. Who authored the book, “Why We Knee, How We Rise”?
1) Michael Holding
2) Garfield Sobers
3) Tiger Woods
4) Kobe Bryant
5) Chris Gayle
Answer- 1) Michael Holding
Explanation:
West Indies Cricketing legend – Michael Holding authored a new book titled, “Why We Knee, How We
Rise”. He has detailed the book on the issue of Racism, and ways to tackle the problem faced over
generations.
31. Who authored the book, “An Ordinary Life: Portrait of an Indian Generation”?
1) Udai Singh
2) Ashok Lavasa
3) Sunil Arora
4) Om Prakash Rawat
5) T. N. Seshan
Answer- 2) Ashok Lavasa
Explanation:
Ashok Lavasa, former Election Commissioner of India(ECI), has authored a new book titled “An
Ordinary Life: Portrait of an Indian Generation” featuring the experiences of his father – Udai Singh
and the way of life in India during his generation.
32. Who co-authored the book, ‘Renegades: Born in the USA’ alongside Bruce Springsteen?
1) Jimmy Carter
2) Melania Trump
3) Jill Biden
4) Bill Clinton
5) Barack Obama
Answer- 5) Barack Obama
Explanation:
The former United States President Barack Obama and American musician Bruce Springsteen authored
the book ‘Renegades: Born in the USA’, the bound edition of ‘Renegades podcast’.
33. Who authored the book, “Kashmir Ki Kyari Mein Aag Ki Lapte Aakhir Kab Tak?”?
1) Beena Budki
2) Mirza Waheed
3) Bhagat Singh Koshyari
4) Rehman Rahi
5) Manoj Sinha
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Answer- 1) Beena Budki
Explanation:
Bhagat Singh Koshyari, Governor of Maharashtra, released the book titled “Kashmir Ki Kyari Mein Aag
Ki Lapte Aakhir Kab Tak?” authored by Kashmiri writer and social worker Dr Beena Budki at Raj
Bhavan, Maharashtra. He also released the magazine Kashmir Sandesh.
34. Who authored the book, ‘Bank with a Soul: Equitas’?
1) C.K. Gariyali
2) Duvvuri Subbarao
3) C. Rangarajan
4) Keki Mistry
5) Bimal Jalan
Answer- 1) C.K. Gariyali
Explanation:
Former RBI Governor Duvvuri Subbarao released a new book ‘Bank with a Soul: Equitas’ authored by
retired IAS officer C.K. Gariyali.
35. Who released the book, ‘Shifting Orbits: Decoding the Trajectory of the Indian Start-up
Ecosystem’?
1) Narayan Tatu Rane
2) Nirmala Sitharaman
3) Amitabh Kant
4) S Jaishankar
5) T V Somanathan
Answer- 3) Amitabh Kant
Explanation:
Amitabh Kant, Chief Executive Officer of NITI Aayog has launched a book titled ‘Shifting Orbits:
Decoding the Trajectory of the Indian Start-up Ecosystem’.
36. Who authored the book, “The Most Incredible Olympic Stories”?
1) Suresh Menon
2) Peter Sagan
3) Jonathan Wilson
4) Luciano Wernicke
5) Ravi Chaturvedi
Answer- 4) Luciano Wernicke
Explanation:
“The Most Incredible Olympic Stories” authored by Argentinian writer Luciano Wernicke traces the
details of the journey of the Olympics from its genesis to its glory days.
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OBITUARY
1. In June 2021, Padma Shri K V Sampath Kumar passed away. He is the editor of which
newspaper?
1) Sudharma Sanskrit Daily
2) Tamil Murasu
3) Kesari
4) Divya Bhaskar
5) Kannada Prabha Daily
Answer- 1) Sudharma Sanskrit Daily
Explanation:
Padma Shri K V Sampath Kumar, who has been serving as the editor of Sudharma, India’s only
Sanskrit Daily, for the past 31 years passed away at Mysore, Karnataka.
2. Famous Hollywood Director & the creator of ‘Superman’ movie, Richard Donner passed away
in July 2021. He belongs to which country?
1) England
2) France
3) Australia
4) Belgium
5) USA
Answer- 5) USA
Explanation:
Richard Donald Schwartzberg, the famous Blockbuster movie director of Hollywood, popularly known
as Richard Donner passed away at the age of 91, he belongs to the United States of America (USA). He
is the creator of the 1st ‘Superman’ movie & “Lethal Weapon” movie series.
3. Padma Vibhushan awardee & famous Bollywood actor Dilip Kumar passed away in July 2021.
What is his nickname in Bollywood?
1) He-Man of Indian Cinema
2) Angry Man of Bollywood
3) Shahenshah of Bollywood
4) First Superstar of Bollywood
5) Tragedy King of Bollywood
Answer- 5) Tragedy King of Bollywood
Explanation:
Veteran Bollywood Actor and Padma Awardee Dilip Kumar, popularly known as the ‘Tragedy King of
Bollywood’, passed away in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
i.He received Padma Vibhushan in 2015.
ii.He is the only Indian to be honoured with “Nishan-e-Imtiaz”, Pakistan’s highest civilian honour
4. In July 2021, Keshav Datt, 2-time Olympic Gold medalist passed away. In which sport did he
represent India in the Olympic games?
1) Badminton
2) Football
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3) Boxing
4) Hockey
5) Wrestling
Answer- 4) Hockey
Explanation:
Keshav Datt, member of 2-time Olympics Gold Medal winning Indian Hockey player passed away at the
age of 95. He was part of the 1948 London Olympics Gold medal winning Indian Hockey team and later
as Vice-Captain Indian team that won Gold in 1952 Helsinki Olympics.
5. In July 2021, Pradesh Virbhadra Singh passed away. He previously served as the Chief Minister
of Which state?
1) Uttarakhand
2) Jammu & Kashmir
3) Punjab
4) Himachal Pradesh
5) Tripura
Answer- 4) Himachal Pradesh
Explanation:
Former Chief Minister(CM) of Himachal Pradesh Virbhadra Singh passed away in Shimla. He was also
a 9-time MLA and 5-time Member of Parliament(MP)
6. In July 2021, Jovenel Moïse, the President of _________ was assassinated
1) Haiti
2) Jamaica
3) Cuba
4) Brazil
5) Ecuador
Answer- 1) Haiti
Explanation:
Jovenel Moïse, President of the Republic of Haiti was assassinated on 7th July 2021 at his private
residence at Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
7. In July 2021, Yashpal Sharma, a famous sportsperson who represented India in ________________
passed away.
1) Football
2) Swimming
3) Boxing
4) Cricket
5) Hockey
Answer- 4) Cricket
Explanation:
Former Indian Batsman, Yashpal Sharma, who represented India in the 1983 ICC World winning Cricket
team passed away due to cardiac arrest on 13th July 2021. He also served as one of the selector of 2011
ODI World Cup winning Indian Team.
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8. In July 2021, Padma Awardee PK Warrier passed away. He was awarded Padma Bhushan for his
contribution towards which field?
1) Art
2) Literature
3) Social Works
4) Sports
5) Medicine
Answer- 5) Medicine
Explanation:
Padma Awardee PK Warrier, a well-known ayurvedic physician who has contributed to popularising
Ayurvedic medicine passed away in July 2021.
i.He was honoured with the Padma Shri (1999) and Padma Bhushan (2010) for Medicine.
9. In July 2021, Mamnoon Hussain passed away. He was the former President of Which country?
1) Singapore
2) Bangladesh
3) Malaysia
4) Maldives
5) Pakistan
Answer- 5) Pakistan
Explanation:
Mamnoon Hussain, Former President of Pakistan and senior leader of Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz
(PML-N) has passed away in Karachi, Pakistan.
i.He served as the 12th President of Pakistan from 2013 to 2018
10. International Tennis Hall of Fame player Shirley Fry Irvin passed away in July 2021. Which
country did he represent in Tennis?
1) Portugal
2) France
3) England
4) USA
5) Australia
Answer- 4) USA
Explanation:
American Tennis Player and Grand Slam winner Shirley Fry Irvin who was inducted in the International
Tennis Hall of fame in 1970 has passed away in Naples, Florida, United States of America(USA).
11. 3-time National Award Winning Actress Surekha Sikri passed away in July 2021. She is a
popular artist representing which language?
1) Bengali
2) Telugu
3) Malayalam
4) Kannada
5) Hindi
Answer- 5) Hindi
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Explanation:
Veteran Theatre and television actress Surekha Sikri, 3-time national Award winner passed away in
Mumbai, Maharashtra.
i.She also received Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1989 for her contributions to Hindi theatre.
12. In July 2021, Danish Siddiqui, Pulitzer prize winning Indian Journalist was killed in a Militant
attack in which country?
1) Iraq
2) Syria
3) Bangladesh
4) Afghanistan
5) Yemen
Answer- 4) Afghanistan
Explanation:
Indian photojournalist and Pulitzer prize winner Danish Siddiqui, was killed by the Taliban militants in
Spin Boldak district of Afghanistan’s Kandahar province.
He along with his co-workers from Reuters won the Pulitzer prize in 2018 for covering the Rohingya
refugee crisis in Bangladesh.
13. In July 2021, National Award-winning __________ Gautam Benegal passed away.
1) Music Composer
2) Costume designer
3) Animation Filmmaker
4) Choreographer
5) Script Writer
Answer- 3) Animation Filmmaker
Explanation:
Gautam Benegal, National Award-winning animation filmmaker and cartoonist passed away. He was born
in 1965 in Kolkata, West Bengal.
14. In July 2021, Bhageerathi Amma, the oldest learner of __________ passed away.
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Karnataka
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Telangana
5) Kerala
Answer- 5) Kerala
Explanation:
107-year-old Bhageerathi Amma who became Kerala’s Oldest learner after clearing her 4th standard
equivalency examination at the age of 105 years, has passed away due to age related ailments.
15. Sahitya Akademi Award winning writer Satish Kalsekar passed away in July 2021. He is a
famous writer in which language?
1) Tamil
2) Malayalam
3) Assamese
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4) Marathi
5) Sanskrit
Answer- 4) Marathi
Explanation:
Marathi litterateur and Banker, Satish Kalsekar passed away in the Raigad district of Maharashtra. He
received Sahitya Akademi Award in 2013 for his essay collection ‘Vachanaryachi Rojanishee’.
16.A notable American 1979 Nobel Prize laurate Mr.Steven Weinberg was passed away. In which
field did he win the "Noble Prize"?
1)Physics
2)Chemistry
3)Peace
4)physiology
5)Literature
Answer - 1) Physics
Explanation -
American Nobel prize-winning physicist Steven Weinberg, the doyen of particle physics, the professor of
Physics and Astronomy at The University of Texas, Austin has passed away at the age of 88 in Austin,
Texas, United States of America (USA). He was born on 3rd May 1933 in New York, USA.
Steven Weinberg jointly won the 1979 Nobel Prize in Physics with Sheldon Lee Glashow and Abdus
Salam “for his contribution to the theory of the unified weak and electromagnetic interaction between
elementary particles, including, inter alia, the prediction of the weak neutral current.”
17. In July 2021, India’s 1st Arjuna awardee Nandu Natekar passed away. In which sport did he
represent India?
1) Hockey
2) Football
3) Badminton
4) Wrestling
5) Boxing
Answer- 3) Badminton
Explanation:
Indian Badminton Legend & Arjuna awardee Nandu Natekar passed away due to age related ailments
in Pune, Maharashtra. He was the 1st Indian Badminton Player to win an International event, when he
won the Selangor International title held at Malaysia in 1956.
i.He was one of the 1st sportsmen to receive the Arjuna Award, when they were introduced in 1961.
18. National award winning actress Jayanthi - popularly known as ‘Abhinaya Sharadhe’ passed
away in July 2021. Which state does she belong to?
1) Maharashtra
2) Gujarat
3) Karnataka
4) West Bengal
5) Uttar Pradesh
Answer- 3) Karnataka
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Explanation:
i.Veteran Multilingual actress and national award winner Jayanthi, who was popularly known as
‘Abhinaya Sharadhe’, passed away in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
ii.She won the National Award for her performance in the Kannada movie “Chandavalliya Thota”.
19. In July 2021, Carnatic singer Sikkil R Bhaskaran passed away. Which state does he belong to?
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Punjab
3) Kerala
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Maharashtra
Answer- 1) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
‘Kalaimaamani’ Sikkil R Bhaskaran, a noted Carnatic Classical Violinist has passed away in Chennai,
Tamil Nadu. He hails from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. Tamil Nadu Iyal Isai Nataka Manram honoured him
with the “Kalaimamani” in 1983.
IMPORTANT DAYS
1. When is the International Asteroid Day or Asteroid Day annually observed by the United
Nations?
1) 29th June
2) 27th June
3) 30th June
4) 28th June
5) 26th June
Answer- 3) 30th June
Explanation:
United Nations (UN)’s International Asteroid Day or Asteroid Day is a global awareness campaign
annually celebrated across the globe on 30th June to create awareness and engage and educate the
general public about the asteroid’s opportunities and risks.
2. When was the 1st International Day of Parliamentarism observed by the United Nations?
1) 30th June 2021
2) 30th June 2018
3) 27th June 2021
4) 27th June 2018
5) 30th June 2020
Answer- 2) 30th June 2018
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN)’s International Day of Parliamentarism is annually observed across the
globe on 30th June to recognise the importance of parliaments in national plans and strategies. The day
also highlights the importance of parliaments in ensuring transparency and accountability at national
and global levels.
i.The first International Day of Parliamentarism was observed on 30th June 2018.
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3. When is the National Chartered Accountants' Day annually observed in India?
1) 1st July
2) 30th June
3) 2nd July
4) 28th June
5) 29th June
Answer- 1) 1st July
Explanation:
The National Chartered Accountants'(CA) Day is annually observed across India on July 1st to
commemorate the establishment of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India(ICAI) by the
Parliament under the Chartered Accountants Act, 1949.
4. ___________________ is the theme of 2021’s National Doctor’s Day, which is annually observed
across India on 1st July marking the birth anniversary of ___________________.
1) Lessen the mortality of COVID-19; Dr Muthulakshmi Reddy
2) Save the Saviours; Dr Muthulakshmi Reddy
3) Lessen the mortality of COVID-19; Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy
4) Save the Saviours; Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy
5) Save the Saviours; Anandi Gopal Joshi
Answer- 4) Save the Saviours; Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy
Explanation:
The National Doctors Day is annually observed across India on 1st July to recognise the efforts and
contributions of the doctor’s community to society and the commitment of the doctors towards their
profession.
i.The day also marks the birth and death anniversary of Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy, who served as the
Chief Minister of West Bengal from 1948 to 1962.
ii.Theme for 2021 - “Save the Saviours”
5. To mark the historic tax reform in India, CBIC annually observes Goods and Services Tax (GST)
Day. When was the 1st GST day observed?
1) 1st July 2017
2) 30th June 2017
3) 1st July 2019
4) 30th June 2018
5) 1st July 2018
Answer- 5) 1st July 2018
Explanation:
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Day is annually observed across India on 1st July. The day marks the
commemoration of the unprecedented reform of Indian taxation – Goods and Services Tax (GST).
i.The day is observed by the Central Board of Indirect Tax and Customs(CBIC)
ii.The First GST Day was observed on July 1, 2018.
6. In 2021, India observed Crop Insurance Week from __________, parallelly 1st of July was observed
as Crop Insurance Day in _________.
1) 1st to 7th July; Punjab
2) 30th June to 6th July; Kerala
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3) 1st to 7th July; Haryana
4) 30th June to 6th July; Punjab
5) 1st to 7th July; Kerala
Answer- 5) 1st to 7th July; Kerala
Explanation:
Narendra Singh Tomar, Union Minister of Ministry for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (MoA&FW) flags
off the observance of the Crop Insurance week 2021 from 1st – 7th July 2021 over a virtual platform
July 1st is observed as the Crop Insurance Day 2021 by the State Agriculture Department, Kerala.
7. When is the World Sports Journalists Day annually observed across the globe by the
International Sports Press Association?
1) 30th June
2) 2nd July
3) 1st July
4) 29th June
5) 3rd July
Answer- 2) 2nd July
Explanation:
World Sports Journalists Day is annually observed across the globe by the International Sports Press
Association on 2nd July to recognise the efforts and devotion of the sports journalists across the globe.
8. SBI foundation day is annually observed on 1st July. When was the State Bank of India
established?
1) 1 July 1935
2) 1 July 1806
3) 1 July 1909
4) 1 July 1881
5) 1 July 1955
Answer- 5) 1 July 1955
Explanation:
On July 1 2021, the State Bank of India (SBI), the largest lender and the oldest commercial bank in India,
celebrated its 66th Foundation Day. It was founded as a Public Sector Bank on 1 July 1955.
9. When is the International Plastic Bag Free Day annually observed across the Globe?
1) 2nd July
2) 5th July
3) 1st July
4) 3rd July
5) 4th July
Answer- 4) 3rd July
Explanation:
International Plastic Bag Free Day is annually observed across the globe on 3rd July to create
awareness about the issues of plastic pollution and to highlight the effects of plastic pollution on the
natural environment ranging from land to marine.
It is a global initiative of Zero Waste Europe that aims to eliminate the usage of single-use plastic bags
in the world.
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10. When is the National Postal Worker Day annually observed across the world?
1) 2nd July
2) 30th June
3) 1st July
4) 3rd July
5) 29th June
Answer- 3) 1st July
Explanation:
The National Postal Worker Day is annually observed on 1st July to recognise the work of the postal
workers who work hard to deliver the mail and delivery on time.
11. What is the theme of 2021’s International Day of Cooperatives that is annually observed
across the globe by the United Nations on 1st Saturday of July?
1) Sustainable Consumption and Production of Goods and Services
2) Co-operatives ensure no one is left behind
3) Rebuild better together
4) Coops 4 decent work
5) Cooperatives for Climate Action
Answer- 3) Rebuild better together
Explanation:
The UN International Day of Cooperatives (#CoopsDay) is observed annually on the First Saturday of
July, which falls on July 3 in 2021. It is observed to increase awareness of cooperatives and highlight the
contributions of the cooperative movement.
i.Theme for 2021 - ‘Rebuild better together’
12. Annually, the International Fruit Day is observed across the globe on ___________, while
_____________ was chosen as the “Fruit of the Year 2021”
1) 1st July; Mango
2) 2nd July; Watermelon
3) 1st July; Watermelon
4) 2nd July; Mango
5) 1st July; Jackfruit
Answer- 3) 1st July; Watermelon
Explanation:
The International Fruit Day is annually observed across the globe on 1st July to share fruits in sympathy
and joy with family, friends or needy people. The day also addresses the people who create and preserve
positive living conditions.
The motto of the International Fruit Day was “Create Change Together” and the Fruit Of The Year 2021
is Watermelon.
13. World Zoonoses Day is annually observed on ____________ marking the 1st vaccination
administered by ____________ against a zoonotic disease.
1) 4th July; Edward Jenner
2) 6th July; Louis Pasteur
3) 5th July; Robert Koch
4) 6th July; Edward Jenner
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5) 4th July; Louis Pasteur
Answer- 2) 6th July; Louis Pasteur
Explanation:
World Zoonoses Day is annually observed across the globe on 6th July to create awareness about
zoonoses or zoonotic disease, a disease or infection transmitted from vertebrate animals to humans. The
day also commemorates the first vaccination administered by Louis Pasteur, against zoonotic disease
‘Rabies’.
14. When is the National Fish Farmers Day annually observed in India?
1) 12th July
2) 13th July
3) 9th July
4) 10th July
5) 11th July
Answer- 4) 10th July
Explanation:
The National Fish Farmers Day is annually observed across India on 10th July in memory of the
Scientists – Dr K. H. Alikunhi and Dr Hiralal Chaudhuri – who successfully demonstrated the induced
breeding in Indian Major Carps on 10th July 1957.
15. Annually, ________ is observed across the globe as the World Population Day by the United
Nations, marking the occasion ____________ announced a Population Policy 2021-2030
1) 11th July; Assam
2) 10th July; Uttar Pradesh
3) 12th July; Uttar Pradesh
4) 10th July; Assam
5) 11th July; Uttar Pradesh
Answer- 5) 11th July; Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
UN World Population Day is annually observed across the globe on 11th July to create awareness about
the urgency and importance of population issues.
i.On the occasion of the World Population Day 2021, Yogi Adityanath, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh
inaugurated the Population Policy 2021-2030 for Uttar Pradesh.
16. Malala Day is annually observed across the globe on __________ marking the birth anniversary of
Malala Yousafzai, a young activist on Female education from ______________
1) 12th July; Bangladesh
2) 11th July; Bangladesh
3) 12th July; Afghanistan
4) 11th July; Afghanistan
5) 12th July; Pakistan
Answer- 5) 12th July; Pakistan
Explanation:
Malala Day is annually observed across the globe on 12th July to mark the birthday of Malala Yousafzai,
Pakistani activist for female education and the youngest-ever Nobel laureate.
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17. What are the points that are correctly related to the World Youth Skills Day(WYSD)?
A) WYSD is annually observed by the United Nations on 15th of July
B) Theme of WYSD 2021 - “Reimagining Youth Skills Post-Pandemic”
C) Skill India Mission was launched on the occasion of the 1st World Youth Skills Day that was
observed on 15th July 2015.
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) Only B
Answer- 1) All A, B & C
Explanation:
The United Nations(UN)’s World Youth Skills Day(WYSD) is annually observed across the globe on 15th
July to highlight the importance of empowering the youths with skills for employment, decent work and
entrepreneurship.
i.Theme of WYSD 2021 - “Reimagining Youth Skills Post-Pandemic”
ii.Skill India Mission was launched on the occasion of the 1st World Youth Skills Day that was observed
on 15th July 2015.
18. National Plastic Surgery Day is annually observed on ___________, while India’s __________ is known
as the “Father of Plastic Surgery”
1) 14th July; Sushruta
2) 16th July; Maharshi Charaka
3) 16th July; Sushruta
4) 15th July; Maharshi Charaka
5) 15th July; Sushruta
Answer- 5) 15th July; Sushruta
Explanation:
The National Plastic Surgery Day, annually observed on 15th July in India has been adopted as the
World Plastic Surgery Day by the leaders of Plastic surgery specialist bodies across the globe.
i.Plastic surgery originated from India - Sushruta, an ancient Indian Physician and Surgeon is known as
the “Father of Indian Surgery” and “Father of Plastic Surgery”.
19. When is the International Criminal Justice day annually observed by the International Criminal
Court?
1) 15th July
2) 18th July
3) 17th July
4) 16th July
5) 19th July
Answer- 3) 17th July
Explanation:
International Criminal Justice day is annually observed across the globe by the International Criminal
Court (ICC) on 17th July to recognise the efforts of modern justice against international criminal acts and
its role in bringing peace and security to the world.
i.International Criminal Court (ICC) is Headquartered at The Hague, the Netherlands
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20. ____________ is annually observed by the United Nations as Nelson Mandela International Day, to
honour the birth anniversary of Nelson Mandela, the “Father of Nation” of __________________.
1) 17th July; Rwanda
2) 18th July; Rwanda
3) 17th July; South Africa
4) 18th July; South Africa
5) 17th July; Kenya
Answer- 4) 18th July; South Africa
Explanation:
The United Nations(UN)’s Nelson Mandela International Day is annually observed across the globe on
18th July to recognise the contributions of Nelson Mandela towards justice, peace and dialogue and his
role in Africa’s struggle for liberation and unity.
• Theme - “One Hand Can Feed Another”
• He is the “Father of the Nation” of South Africa
21. When did United Nations observed the 1st World Chess Day?
1) 19th July 2019
2) 18th July 2019
3) 20th July 2020
4) 18th July 2021
5) 19th July 2021
Answer- 3) 20th July 2020
Explanation:
The United Nations(UN)’s World Chess Day is annually observed across the globe on 20th July to
highlight the role of the World Chess Federation or International Chess Federation (FIDE).
i.The 1st UN’s World Chess Day was observed on 20th July 2020.
22. When is Bank Nationalisation Day annually observed in India - to mark the 1969 Bank
Nationalisation?
1) 18th July
2) 21st July
3) 22nd July
4) 19th July
5) 20th July
Answer- 4) 19th July
Explanation:
The Bank Nationalisation Day is annually observed across India on 19th July to commemorates the
issuance of the Banking Companies (Acquisition and Transfer of Undertakings) Ordinance, 1969 on 19th
July 1969, that nationalised 14 major banks in India
23. When is Space Exploration Day annually observed across the globe?
1) 18th July
2) 21th July
3) 22th July
4) 19th July
5) 20th July
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Answer- 5) 20th July
Explanation:
Space Exploration Day also known as Moon Day is annually observed across the globe on 20th July
marks the anniversary of America’s Apollo 11, the first manned mission to land on the Moon.
24. When is Pi Approximation Day annually observed across the globe?
1) 23rd July
2) 21st July
3) 22nd July
4) 20th July
5) 19th July
Answer- 3) 22nd July
Explanation:
The Pi Approximation Day is annually observed across the globe on 22nd July (22/7) to honour the
concept of pi, represented using the Greek alphabet – ‘π’, and the approximation of pi values to 3.14 in a
mathematically pleasing way.
25. When is National Broadcasting Day annually observed in India?
1) 20th July
2) 22nd July
3) 23rd July
4) 24th July
5) 21st July
Answer- 3) 23rd July
Explanation:
The National Broadcasting Day is annually observed across India on 23rd July to commemorate the
first radio broadcast aired from the Indian Broadcasting Company(IBC) on 23rd July 1927.
26. In India, Income Tax Day is annually celebrated on _________ by the Central Board of Direct Taxes,
marking the introduction of Income Tax in India by __________ in 1860.
1) July 24; Sir James Wilson
2) July 23; Lord Hardinge
3) July 25; Sir James Wilson
4) July 24; Lord Hardinge
5) July 23; Sir James Wilson
Answer- 1) July 24; Sir James Wilson
Explanation:
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) celebrated the 161st Income Tax Day or Aaykar Diwas on July
24, 2021. It was on July 24, 1860 that income tax was introduced in India by Sir James Wilson to
compensate the British government for the losses incurred during the First War of Independence in 1857.
27. What is the theme of 2021’s World Brain Day that is annually observed by the World
Federation of Neurology on 22nd July?
1) Stroke is a brain attack – prevent it and treat it
2) Stop Multiple Sclerosis
3) Parkinson's Disease
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4) Migraine: The Painful Truth
5) Clean Air for Brain Health
Answer- 2) Stop Multiple Sclerosis
Explanation:
Annually the 22nd of July is observed as World Brain Day by the World Federation of Neurology (WFN)
to create awareness on neurological diseases and their effects. This year’s focus is on ‘Multiple Sclerosis
(MS)’, a cognitive neurological disease that leads to physical disability among people across age groups.
• Theme of 2021 – “Stop Multiple Sclerosis”
28. When is Fragile X Day annually observed?
1) 21st July
2) 23rd July
3) 20th July
4) 22nd July
5) 24th July
Answer- 4) 22nd July
Explanation:
Annually, Fragile X Day was held on July 22 to create awareness on Fragile X syndrome (FXS) - a genetic
disease.
29. Annually, India celebrates ___________ as Kargil Vijay Diwas, marking India’s Victory over
Pakistan in the 1999 war, carried out under ___________
1) 25th July; Operation Blue Star
2) 24th July; Operation Vijay
3) 26th July; Operation Vijay
4) 25th July; Operation Vijay
5) 26th July; Operation Blue Star
Answer- 3) 26th July; Operation Vijay
Explanation:
India celebrates the 22nd Anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas on 26th July 2021 which marks the victory
of India over Pakistan in the war fought from 3rd May to 26th July 1999 in Kargil, Jammu & Kashmir under
Operation Vijay.
30. When is International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem annually observed?
1) 22nd July
2) 24th July
3) 25th July
4) 23rd July
5) 26th July
Answer- 5) 26th July
Explanation:
The International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem, also known as World
Mangrove Day, is annually observed across the globe on 26th July.
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31. Annually, _________________ is observed as the World In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Day
1) 25th July
2) 24th July
3) 27th July
4) 26th July
5) 23rd July
Answer- 1) 25th July
Explanation:
The World In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Day is annually observed across the globe on 25th July to mark
the birth of Louise Joy Brown, the World’s first IVF baby, on 25th July 1978 in Manchester, England.
32. When was the 1st World Drowning Prevention Day observed by the United Nations?
1) 25th July 2020
2) 24th July 2021
3) 25th July 2021
4) 23rd July 2020
5) 24th July 2020
Answer- 3) 25th July 2021
Explanation:
The United Nations(UN)’s observed the 1st ever World Drowning Prevention Day on 25th July 2021.
The theme of World Drowning Prevention Day is “Anyone Can Drown, No One Should”.
33.When was the 83rd Central Reserve Police Force(CRPF) Raising Day observed?
1) 24th July 2021
2) 25th July 2021
3) 26th July 2021
4) 27th July 2021
5) 28th July 2021
Answer - 4) 27th July 2021
Explanation –
Central Reserve Police Force(CRPF), India’s largest Central Armed Police Force, under the Ministry of
Home Affairs (MHA) celebrates the 83rd CRPF Raising Day on 27th July 2021. The CRPF Raising Day is
annually observed across India on 27th July to mark the establishment of the Force.
The day recognises the valour and professionalism of the CRPF and recognises their contribution to
securing the internal security of India and maintaining peace.
34. When is World Nature Conservation Day annually observed across the globe?
1) 29th July
2) 26th July
3) 28th July
4) 27th July
5) 25th July
Answer- 3) 28th July
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Explanation:
World Nature Conservation Day is annually observed across the globe on 28th July to highlight the
importance of nature and the environment. The day also creates awareness about the significant role of
nature conservation in protecting the Earth.
35. What is the theme of 2021’s World Hepatitis Day that is annually observed by the UN on 28th
of July?
1) Eliminate hepatitis
2) Test. Treat. Hepatitis
3) Invest in eliminating hepatitis
4) Hepatitis-free future
5) Hepatitis can’t wait
Answer- 5) Hepatitis can’t wait
Explanation:
The UN’s World Hepatitis Day is annually observed across the globe on 28th July to highlight the need
for the global response defined in the World Health Organisation (WHO)’s Global hepatitis report 2017.
• Theme for 2021 - “Hepatitis can’t wait”
36. When is the International Tiger Day or Global Tiger Day annually observed?
1) 26th July
2) 30th July
3) 29th July
4) 27th July
5) 28th July
Answer- 3) 29th July
Explanation:
The International Tiger Day or Global Tiger Day is annually observed across the globe on 29th July to
create awareness about the Tigers, one of the species that is classified as Endangered by the International
Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
37. When was 2021’s Earth Overshoot Day observed?
1) 30th July 2021
2) 29th July 2021
3) 2nd August 2021
4) 1st August 2021
5) 31st July 2021
Answer- 2) 29th July 2021
Explanation:
Earth Overshoot Day marks the day on which humanity’s demand for ecological resources and services
in the year exceeds the regeneration capacity of Earth in that year. The Earth Overshoot Day 2021 falls on
the 29th July 2021.
38. 2021 marks the 10th National Moth Week celebration. When was it observed?
1) 17th to 25th July
2) 25th to 30th July
3) 15th to 23rd July
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4) 26th to 31st July
5) 19th to 27th July
Answer- 1) 17th to 25th July
Explanation:
i.The National Moth Week is annually observed across the globe on the last full week of July to celebrate
the beauty, lifecycle and habitats of the nocturnal species, moths.
ii.The National Moth week 2021 observed from 17th to 25th July 2021, marks the 10th National Moth
week.
39. What was the theme of 2021’s World Day Against Trafficking in Persons that was annually
observed by the United Nations on 30th July?
1) Victims’ Voices Lead the Way
2) Community responses to trafficking: Education, training, outreach
3) Act to Protect and Assist Trafficked Persons
4) Human Trafficking: Call Your Government To Action
5) Human Trafficking: The Role of the Security Sector
Answer- 1) Victims’ Voices Lead the Way
Explanation:
United Nations World Day Against Trafficking in Persons is annually observed across the globe on 30th
July to create awareness about the situation of the victims of human trafficking and to promote and
protect their rights.
• Theme of 2021 - “Victims’ Voices Lead the Way”
ENVIRONMENT
1. Where did researchers discover 2-new endemic snail species - “Varadia amboliensis” & “Snail
of Sahyadri”?
1) Andaman & Nicobar
2) Lakshadweep
3) Western Ghats
4) Eastern Himalayas
5) Sundarbans
Answer- 3) Western Ghats
Explanation:
Two different discoveries conducted by separate groups of researchers have identified 2-endemic
species of snails from the West Ghats region.
• A species of nocturnal semi slug called as “Varadia amboliensis”, which is new to science world
• The “Snail of Sahyadri” which is compared to tiger due to its unique carnivore characters
2. Where did researchers discover the new snake species ‘Stoliczkia vanhnuailianai’?
1) Kerala
2) Andaman & Nicobar
3) Maharashtra
4) Mizoram
5) Madhya Pradesh
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Answer- 4) Mizoram
Explanation:
A Team of Researchers from Mizoram University discovered a new snake species ‘Stoliczkia
vanhnuailianai’ near the villages of Aizawl, Capital of Mizoram, it has been named after Mizo’s Local
Warrior Vanhnuailiana.
3. In July 2021, Researchers from DBT-ILS & SRM institute decoded the genome sequence of
‘Avicennia marina’. What is ‘Avicennia marina’?
1) Mangrove Species
2) Zoonotic Virus
3) Rodent Species
4) Coffee plant
5) Sea Snake
Answer- 1) Mangrove Species
Explanation:
Scientists at the Department of Biotechnology-Institute of Life Sciences (DBT-ILS), Bhubaneswar, Odisha
and SRM Institute of Science & Technology, Tamil Nadu for the 1st time reported a reference-grade whole
genome sequence of ‘Avicennia marina’, a highly salt-tolerant and salt-secreting true-mangrove species.
4. Where did India researchers discover ‘Bryum Bharatiensis’ - a new species of Moss?
1) Thar Desert
2) Antarctica
3) Sahara Desert
4) Greenland
5) Gobi Desert
Answer- 2) Antarctica
Explanation:
Polar Biologists from the Central University of Punjab discovered Bryum bharatiensis, a new species of
moss in Antarctica. The species is named after India as a tribute to India’s Antarctic Station “Bharati”.
5. Where did researchers discover 2 new Spider species – Gravelyia boro & Dexippus kleini?
1) Andaman & Nicobar
2) Western Ghats
3) Manipur
4) Lakshadweep
5) Assam
Answer- 5) Assam
Explanation:
2 new Spider species – Gravelyia boro & Dexippus kleini were discovered in Chirang Reserve Forest in
Assam’s Bodoland Territorial region. Gravelyia boro, a spider species that lives underground, is new to
science and Dexippus Kleini’s discovery comes after 129 years.
6.Where did discover a new Wingless Insect ‘Bionychiurustamilensis’?
1) Idukki, Kerala
2) Bagalkot,Karnataka
3) Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu
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4) Didihat ,Uttarakhand
5) Nagari Hills,Andhra Pradesh
Answer -3) Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
Researchers from the Department of Zoology and Wildlife Biology, Government Arts College, Ooty have
discovered a new Wingless Insect ‘Bionychiurustamilensis’ in the Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu (TN). The
discovery has been published in the journal ‘Biologia’ published by Springer Nature (Lead Author –
MuhsinaThunisa). There are only 6 species under the Genus ‘Bionychiurus’ across the world.
7. How many tiger reserves from India were accredited by the Global Conservation Assured Tiger
Standards (CA|TS)?
1) 18
2) 24
3) 12
4) 22
5) 14
Answer- 5) 14
Explanation:
Bhupender Yadav, Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change(MoEF&CC) announced that
14 Tiger reserves across India have received the accreditation of the global Conservation Assured
Tiger Standards (CA|TS) during the virtual event organised on the occasion of the International Tiger
Day 2021, (29th July).
APP and WEB PORTAL
1. Which organisation developed the “Atmanirbhar Krishi app” to provide soil based cropping
guidance to farmers?
1) National Informatics Centre
2) Tata Consultancy Services
3) Tech Mahindra
4) Wipro
5) Infosys
Answer- 3) Tech Mahindra
Explanation:
The Office of Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India launched the Atmanirbhar
Krishi app under the KisanMitr initiative. It has been designed and built by Tech Mahindra.
i.The app collects Data related to soil type, soil health, moisture, weather, and water table and generates
personalized insights related to crop selection, fertilizer requirements, and water needs for each
farmer.
2. In June 2021, Microsoft launched “Windows 11” Operating System, which includes the unique
feature of Android App support using _________.
1) Amazon App Store
2) Google Play Store
3) Samsung Galaxy Store
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4) Apple App Store
5) Huawei AppGallery
Answer- 1) Amazon App Store
Explanation:
i.Microsoft officially launched its new Windows operating system ‘Windows 11’ on June 24, 2021.
ii.One of the unique features of Windows 11 is that it will support Android apps via Amazon’s app
store.
3. Which state government launched ‘Jan Sahayak-Aapka Sahayak’ mobile app and a 1st of its
kind energy conservation scheme ‘Demand Side Management-AC Scheme’?
1) Punjab
2) Gujarat
3) Haryana
4) Odisha
5) Bihar
Answer- 3) Haryana
Explanation:
Chief Minister of Haryana, Manohar Lal Khattar, launched a mobile app ‘Jan Sahayak-Aapka Sahayak’
to ensure ‘anywhere-anytime-anybody ‘delivery of Government to Citizen (G2C) and Business to Citizen
(B2C) services under a single digital platform.
i.Haryana also launched the first of its kind ‘Demand Side Management-AC Scheme’ for the domestic
consumers of urban and rural areas to promote energy conservation.
4. Which Ministry recently (in July’21) launched 6-Technology Innovation platforms to act as a
link between various industrial experts to develop technologies in India with Global Standards?
1) Ministry of Science and Technology
2) Ministry of Labour and Employment
3) Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises
4) Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
5) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Answer- 3) Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises
Explanation:
In June 2021, the Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises launched 6-Technology
Innovation platforms for exchange of knowledge for research & development of technologies that are
manufactured in India with globally competitive standards and other technical researches.
5. In July 2021, the Ministry of AYUSH launched 5 portals on the Traditional Indian Medicine
System.
What are the points that are wrong with respect to the portals?
A) CTRI or Common Traditional medicine Regulatory board of India, to regulate & scientifically
verify all traditional medical findings
B) SHAHI portal or Showcase of Ayurveda Historical Imprints, to showcase various inscriptions &
sculptures
C) e- Medha or electronic Medical Heritage Accession portal consisting of over 12,000 books
related to Indian Medical Heritage
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D) AMAR or Ayush Manuscripts Advanced Repository, that maintains the various Manuscripts
and catalogues of Traditional medicines
1) Only A
2) Only B & C
3) Only D
4) Only A & D
5) Only C
Answer- 1) Only A
Explanation:
Ministry of AYUSH launched 5-important portals:
i.CTRI (Clinical Trials Registry India) - It is a primary Register of Clinical Trials which will facilitate the
usage of Ayurveda Terminologies to record clinical study
ii.SHAHI - Showcase of Ayurveda Historical Imprints, to showcase various inscriptions & sculptures
iii.e- Medha (electronic Medical Heritage Accession) - portal provides online access to more than 12
thousand books related to Indian Medical Heritage
iv.AMAR (Ayush Manuscripts Advanced Repository) - It is a repository for Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani,
Siddha and Sowa- Rigpa Manuscripts and catalogues.
v.CCRAS-Research Management Information System - It will also provide free of cost research
guidance by experienced Scientists, Clinicians of Ayurveda.
6. Name the company that partnered with ‘StaTwig’ to implement the global vaccine tracker
platform “VaccineLedger”:
1) IBM
2) Mphasis
3) Infosys
4) Tech Mahindra
5) Wipro
Answer- 4) Tech Mahindra
Explanation:
In July 2021, Tech Mahindra partnered with StaTwig – a digital supply chain provider to implement
“VaccineLedger”, a global vaccine tracker platform. VaccineLedger is set to collaborate with countries
across the world to facilitate transparency in the Vaccine supply chain and predict failure of cold storage
facilities, thereby eliminating wastage of life saving drugs.
7. What is the utility of the ‘ICAI BOS’ mobile app launched by the Institute of Chartered
Accountants of India (ICAI) Board of Studies?
1) Account Details of Government quarterly spendings
2) Allows Indian companies to submit quarterly Accounts detail
3) Educational content & live coaching for CA students
4) Only 1 & 2
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 3) Educational content & live coaching for CA students
Explanation:
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) Board of Studies-BoS (Academics) launched a
mobile application ‘ICAI BOS’ for students of foundation, intermediate and final CA courses.
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i.CA students can track announcement and push notifications, live coaching classes, all education
contents, download notes & assignments
8. Identify the Mobile app that was launched by the Ministry of Fisheries to provide online
courses on freshwater aquaculture techniques:
1) Vannamei Shrimp
2) eNAM
3) mKRISHI-Aqua
4) Matsya Setu
5) eMatsya Sampada
Answer- 4) Matsya Setu
Explanation:
Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Giriraj Singh launched an Online Course
Mobile App ‘Matsya Setu’ to spread latest freshwater aquaculture technologies to aqua farmers of
India.
9. Identify the organisation that launched ‘dbGENVOC’ - World’s 1st Online database for Oral
Cancer:
1) National Institute of Cancer Prevention and Research
2) Central Drug Research Institute
3) Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology
4) National Institute of Biomedical Genomics
5) National Centre for Disease Informatics and Research
Answer- 4) National Institute of Biomedical Genomics
Explanation:
National Institute of Biomedical Genomics (NIBMG) created the World’s 1st of its kind browsable online
database namely ‘dbGENVOC- database of GENomic Variants of Oral Cancer’. This database is a
repository that can be accessed by the public at free of cost
10. Which state/UT recently (in July’21) launched a web portal to digitize its electrical inspection
process?
1) New Delhi
2) Jammu and Kashmir
3) Karnataka
4) Goa
5) Sikkim
Answer- 2) Jammu and Kashmir
Explanation:
Manoj Sinha Lieutenant Governor(LG) of Jammu and Kashmir(J&K) launched the Web Portal of
Electrical Inspection Wing at Jammu to make the electrical inspection process more convenient for the
general public.
11. ________________ partnered with Defence Ministry to act as service centers for the newly launched
SPARSH, System for Pension Administration (Raksha) Portal
1) State Bank of India
2) Indian Overseas Bank
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3) Punjab National Bank
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 1 & 3
Answer- 5) Both 1 & 3
Explanation:
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) headed by Union Minister Rajnath Singh implemented SPARSH, System
for Pension Administration (Raksha), for automation of sanction and disbursement of defence pension.
i.An agreement was signed between MoD, State Bank of India (SBI) and Punjab National Bank (PNB)
under which both banks will co-opt as service centres.
12. What is the utility of the ‘mySrinagar’ mobile app?
1) e-Services of various Government Departments
2) e-Service on Tourism related Information
3) Contactless, Paperless Document verifications
4) Only 1 & 2
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 4) Only 1 & 2
Explanation:
LG of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, launched ‘mySrinagar’ mobile app to cater the needs of residents
and tourists by integrating all available e-services offered by various departments and tourism-related
information.
He also e-inaugurated multiple projects of Srinagar Smart City including Variable Message Displays
(VMDs) installed across the city, and dedicated the new surface car parking
13. Which institution partnered with the Defence Ministry to develop the AI-based ‘CPGRAMS
(Centralized Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System) app’?
1) IIT Madras
2) IISc Bangalore
3) NIT Warangal
4) IIT New Delhi
5) IIT Kanpur
Answer- 5) IIT Kanpur
Explanation:
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered grievance management
application called ‘CPGRAMS (Centralized Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System) app’,
which was developed by the Ministry of Defence along with the IIT-Kanpur.
14. Name the Ministry that launched the web platform - “Kisan Sarathi” an information portal for
farmers
1) Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
2) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
3) Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
4) Both 1 & 2
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 4) Both 1 & 2
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Explanation:
The digital platform ‘Kisan Sarathi’ was jointly launched by Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers
Welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar and Union Minister for Electronics & Information Technology, Ashwini
Vaishnaw to help farmers get ‘right information at the right time’ in their desired language.
15. Which state government launched the ‘Pensioners’ Life Certificate Verification’ app for
pensioners to get Life Certificate?
1) West Bengal
2) Gujarat
3) Tripura
4) Maharashtra
5) Meghalaya
Answer- 5) Meghalaya
Explanation:
Conrad K Sangma, CM of Meghalaya, launched a face recognition mobile app ‘Pensioners’ Life
Certificate Verification’ to help the pensioners of Meghalaya to get a life certificate. The app was
developed by the National Informatics Centre(NIC)
16. In July 2021, _____________ launched ‘Kala Vishwa’ - a virtual platform for ______________
1) Indian Council for Cultural Relations; Folk Artists
2) Centre for Cultural Resources & Training; Folk Artists
3) National School of Drama; Classical Artists
4) Centre for Cultural Resources & Training; Classical Artists
5) Indian Council for Cultural Relations; Classical Artists
Answer- 1) Indian Council for Cultural Relations; Folk Artists
Explanation:
Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) launched a new Virtual Platform called ‘Kala Vishwa’ to
reach out to traditional folk artists, local artists/artisans. It was launched from ICCR’s Mumbai Centre.
17. In July 2021, Supreme Court of India launched ‘FASTER’ - a new mechanism for instant delivery
of Supreme Court orders to its subordinates. What does ‘FASTER’ stand for?
1) Frequent System for Telegraphing Electronic Records
2) Fast & Secured Telegraph of Evidence & Reports
3) Fast & Secure Transmission of Electronic Records
4) Frequent System for Transmission of Evidence & Reports
5) Fixed System for Transmitting Electronic Records
Answer- 3) Fast & Secure Transmission of Electronic Records
Explanation:
Chief Justice of India N V Ramana led bench has initiated a secure electronic transmission mechanism
namely FASTER (Fast and Secure Transmission of Electronic Records) that will fast forward the
process of bail i.e. instantaneous delivery of Supreme Court (SC) orders to concerned prisons, District
Courts, High Courts through a secure communication channel in order to save time and efforts.
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18. Name the state government that launched “Raj Kisan Organic”- mobile app that acts as an
online marketplace for agriculture produces
1) Punjab
2) Karnataka
3) Gujarat
4) Rajasthan
5) Tamil Nadu
Answer- 4) Rajasthan
Explanation:
The Rajasthan government has launched a mobile app called – ‘Raj Kisan Organic’ to enable the farmers
and the consumers of the state to make online purchases and sale of organic products in the state.
19. Name the organisation that launched ‘Heroes Connect’ - a web database of both men & women
sports persons.
1) Hockey India
2) Sports Authority of India
3) All India Tennis Association
4) Board of Control for Cricket in India
5) All India Chess Federation
Answer- 1) Hockey India
Explanation:
Hockey India (HI) has launched its own player-oriented web-based engagement platform called ‘Heroes
Connect’. It will create a detailed database of the players who have represented India in both men’s &
women’s games.
20. The ‘pmcaresforchildren.in’ web portal was launched (in July’21) by which ministry?
1) Ministry of Women and Child Development
2) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
3) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
4) Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
5) Ministry of Science and Technology
Answer- 1) Ministry of Women and Child Development
Explanation:
The Ministry of Women and Child Development launched the web-based portal ‘pmcaresforchildren.in’ to
identify the children who are eligible to receive support under the ‘PM CARES for Children’ scheme.
CURRENT STATIC BANKING
1. Which bank functions under the tagline “Hum hai na, Khayal Apka”?
1) HDFC Bank
2) ICICI Bank
3) Canara Bank
4) Axis Bank
5) Federal Bank
Answer- 2) ICICI Bank
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Explanation:
About ICICI Bank:
Establishment – 1955(Incorporated in 1994)
Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra
MD& CEO – Sandeep Bakhshi
Tagline – Hum hai na, Khayal Apka
2. When was the Indian IT major company Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) established?
1) 1968
2) 1975
3) 1995
4) 1983
5) 1956
Answer- 1) 1968
Explanation:
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS):
Establishment – 1968
Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra
3. Where is the headquarters of United India Insurance Company located?
1) Kolkata, West Bengal
2) Noida, Uttar Pradesh
3) Jaipur, Rajasthan
4) Mumbai, Maharashtra
5) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Answer- 5) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
In July 2021, NITI Aayog had recommended the central government for the privatization of the public
sector insurance company, “United India Insurance Company”.
i.United India Insurance is headquartered at Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
4. Match the following PSU Banks and their Taglines:
i. Canara Bank a. Together We Can
ii. Indian Overseas Bank b. Pure Banking, Nothing Else
iii. Corporation Bank c. Good People to Grow With
iv. State Bank of India d. Prosperity for All
1) i-a, ii-b, iii-d, iv-c
2) i-d, ii-c, iii-a, iv-b
3) i-d, ii-b, iii-c, iv-a
4) i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b
5) i-a, ii-c, iii-d, iv-b
Answer- 5) i-a, ii-c, iii-d, iv-b
Explanation:
PSU Banks Taglines
Canara Bank Together We Can
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Indian Overseas Bank Good People to Grow With
Corporation Bank Prosperity for All
State Bank of India Pure Banking, Nothing Else
5. Who is the current (as of July’21) Chief Economic Advisor of India?
1) I G Patel
2) Arvind Subramanian
3) Krishnamurthy Subramanian
4) Ajay Bhushan Pandey
5) Ajay Seth
Answer- 3) Krishnamurthy Subramanian
Explanation:
Krishnamurthy Subramanian is the current (as of July’21) Chief Economic Advisor of India.
6. Match the following Small Finance Banks with their respective headquarters:
i. ESAF Small Finance Bank a. Bangalore, Karnataka
ii. A U Small Finance Bank b. Chennai, Tamil Nadu
iii. Equitas Small Finance Bank c. Jaipur, Rajasthan
iv. Ujjivan Small Finance Bank d. Thrissur, Kerala
1) i-d, ii-c, iii-b, iv-a
2) i-d, ii-c, iii-a, iv-b
3) i-d, ii-b, iii-c, iv-a
4) i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b
5) i-a, ii-c, iii-d, iv-b
Answer- 1) i-d, ii-c, iii-b, iv-a
Explanation:
Small Finance Bank Headquarters
ESAF Small Finance Bank Thrissur, Kerala
A U Small Finance Bank Jaipur, Rajasthan
Equitas Small Finance Bank Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Bangalore, Karnataka
7. Who is the 25th Governor of the Reserve Bank of India?
1) S. Venkitaramanan
2) Raghuram Rajan
3) Shaktikanta Das
4) Bimal Jalan
5) Urjit Patel
Answer- 3) Shaktikanta Das
Explanation:
Shaktikanta Das became the 25th Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on December 12, 2018.
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8. As per the Electoral Bond Scheme, an Indian company can donate upto __________ of its average
3-year net profit as political donation.
1) 25%
2) 15%
3) 2.5%
4) 12.5%
5) 7.5%
Answer- 5) 7.5%
Explanation:
As per the Electoral Bond Scheme, Indian Companies are allowed to make political donation upto 7.5%
of the Company’s average 3-year net profit.
9. Where is the headquarters of Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)?
1) Mumbai, Maharashtra
2) New Delhi
3) Ahmedabad, Gujarat
4) Gurugram, Haryana
5) Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Answer- 5) Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
About Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI):
Chairman & MD - Sivasubramanian Ramann
Established - 2 April 1990
Headquarters - Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
10. Who is the current (in July’21) Chairperson of Competition Commission of India (CCI)?
1) Shamalbhai B Patel
2) Ashok Kumar Gupta
3) RV Verma
4) Sivasubramanian Ramann
5) Sudhir Mankad
Answer- 2) Ashok Kumar Gupta
Explanation:
About Competition Commission of India (CCI):
Established - 14th October 2003
Headquarters– New Delhi
Chairman– Ashok Kumar Gupta
11. When was the National Career Service (NCS) project established by the Government of India?
1) 2001
2) 2015
3) 2018
4) 2012
5) 2006
Answer- 2) 2015
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Explanation:
National Career Service is a Five Year Mission Mode Project launched on 20th July, 2015 with
Directorate General of Employment, Ministry of Labour & Employment as the implementing body.
i.NCS portal provides a wide range of employment and career related services to the citizens of India by
bridging the gap between jobseekers and employers.
12. Match the following Banks with their respective CEO/Chairman:
i. Indian Overseas Bank a. Dinesh Kumar Khara
ii. HDFC Bank b. Partha Pratim Sengupta
iii. Federal Bank c. Shyam Srinivasan
iv. State Bank of India d. Sashidhar Jagdishan
1) i-a, ii-b, iii-c, iv-d
2) i-b, ii-d, iii-c, iv-a
3) i-d, ii-c, iii-a, iv-b
4) i-b, ii-c, iii-d, iv-a
5) i-d, ii-c, iii-b, iv-a
Answer- 2) i-b, ii-d, iii-c, iv-a
Explanation:
Bank CEO/Chairman
Indian Overseas Bank Partha Pratim Sengupta
HDFC Bank Sashidhar Jagdishan
Federal Bank Shyam Srinivasan
State Bank of India Dinesh Kumar Khara
13. Who authored the book, “The Third Pillar: How Markets and the State Leave the Community
Behind”?
1) Kaushik Basu
2) Amartya Sen
3) Rajiv Kumar
4) Abhijit Sen
5) Raghuram Rajan
Answer- 5) Raghuram Rajan
Explanation:
The book, “The Third Pillar: How Markets and the State Leave the Community Behind” authored by
former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan was released in 2019.
14. What is the highest face value/denomination of an electoral bond?
1) Rs 50,000
2) Rs 1 lakh
3) Rs 1 crore
4) Rs 10 lakh
5) Rs 5 lakh
Answer- 3) Rs 1 crore
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Explanation:
The bonds will be issued in multiples of Rs 1,000, Rs 10,000, Rs 100,000 and Rs 1 crore. Taking the
highest face value/denomination of an electoral bond to Rs 1 crore.
Electoral Bonds are issued in India, only at 29 selected branches of State Bank of India (SBI).
15. The acronym ‘LIBOR’, stands for __________________________
1) Limited International Banking Offer Rate
2) Liquidity Infused Bank Outsourcing Rate
3) Limited Infusion of Bank Offered Rate
4) London International Bank Outsourcing Rate
5) London Inter-Bank Offered Rate
Answer- 5) London Inter-Bank Offered Rate
Explanation:
London Inter-Bank Offered Rate (LIBOR), is the global reference rate for unsecured short-term
borrowing in the interbank market.
i.LIBOR is set to get phased out on 31st December, 2021.
16. What is the daily maximum limit for UPI transactions?
1) Rs 2,00,000
2) Rs 10,000
3) Rs 1,00,000
4) Rs 50,000
5) Rs 25,000
Answer- 3) Rs 1,00,000
Explanation:
National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has set the upper limit for daily Unified Payments
Interface (UPI) transactions is Rs 1,00,000. While the banks are free to fix the transaction limit anywhere
within this.
17. How many digits are there in the Mobile Money Identifier (MMID)?
1) 12-digits
2) 7-digits
3) 16-digits
4) 9-digits
5) 14-digits
Answer- 2) 7-digits
Explanation:
Mobile Money Identifier (MMID) is a 7-digit number, issued by banks for effecting financial
transactions through the user’s mobile phone. The user mobile number MMID’s are uniquely linked with
his bank account number, and is one of the key inputs to facilitate fund transfer.
18. When was the Banking Regulation Act enacted by the Indian Parliament?
1) 1935
2) 1956
3) 1966
4) 1949
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5) 1969
Answer- 4) 1949
Explanation:
The Banking Regulation Act that regulates all banking firms in India was enacted in 1949, as the Banking
Companies Act 1949 and later changed to Banking Regulation Act 1949 from 1 March 1966. It became
applicable to Jammu & Kashmir from 1956.
19. How many digits are there in the MICR code used in bank cheques?
1) 14-digits
2) 11-digits
3) 7-digits
4) 9-digits
5) 13-digits
Answer- 4) 9-digits
Explanation:
MICR or Magnetic Ink Character Recognition Code is a 9-digit code used for faster processing of
cheques. MICR number is used to uniquely identify the bank & branch where the transaction took place.
Components of MICR Code:
· First 3 digits - City code
· Middle 3 digits - Bank code
· Last 3 digits - Branch code
20. What is the mandatory initial lock-in period for a promoter of a Small Finance Bank in India?
1) 10-years
2) 7-years
3) 3-years
4) 9-years
5) 5-years
Answer- 5) 5-years
Explanation:
As per the Small Finance Banks (SFB) licensing guidelines of the Reserve Bank of India, a promoter of SFB
can exit or cease to be a promoter only after the mandatory initial lock-in period of 5-years.
21. What does the acronym ‘MMID’ represent with respect to banking?
1) Money Market Identity
2) Mobile Management Identity
3) Money Manager & Identifier
4) Mobile Money Identifier
5) Mutual Mobility Identifier
Answer- 4) Mobile Money Identifier
Explanation:
Mobile Money Identifier (MMID) is a 7-digit number, issued by banks for effecting financial
transactions through the user’s mobile phone. The user mobile number MMID’s are uniquely linked with
his bank account number, and is one of the key inputs to facilitate fund transfer.
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22. Pick up the ATM type that is Wrongly Matched with its usage:
1) White Label ATM - Non-Banking Financial Companies
2) Green Label ATM - Agricultural Transactions
3) Orange Label ATM - E-Commerce Facility
4) Pink Label ATM - Women only ATM
5) Brown Label ATMs - 3rd party ATMs outsourced by Banks
Answer- 3) Orange Label ATM - E-Commerce Facility
Explanation:
• Orange label ATMs – ATMs used for Share Transactions.
• Yellow Label ATMs – ATMs meant for E-commerce facility.
• White Label ATM - Non-Banking Financial Companies
• Green Label ATM - Agricultural Transactions
• Pink Label ATM - Women only ATM
• Brown Label ATMs - 3rd party ATMs outsourced by Banks
23. Banks in India are advised by the RBI to offer RTGS transactions from ____________ to ____________
as the maximum limit for a single transaction.
1) Rs 2 lakhs; Rs 10 lakhs
2) No minimum limit; Rs 10 lakhs
3) Rs 1 lakhs; Rs 20 lakhs
4) No minimum limit; No limit
5) Rs 2 lakhs; No limit
Answer- 5) Rs 2 lakhs; No limit
Explanation:
Maximum Transaction limit for IMPS (Immediate Payment Service Bank) is Rs 2 lakh/day and for bank to
bank transactions above Rs. 2 lakhs, Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) is preferred.
i.The minimum amount to be remitted through RTGS is ₹ 2,00,000/- with no upper or maximum
ceiling.
24. Who is popularly known as the “Father of India's Computer and IT Revolution”?
1) Sam Pitroda
2) FC Kohli
3) J. R. D. Tata
4) Nandan Nilekani
5) Natarajan Chandrasekaran
Answer- 1) Sam Pitroda
Explanation:
Sam Pitroda, an Indian Telecommunication engineer is popularly known as the “Father of India’s
Computer & IT Revolution''. He was the then advisor of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi during the
Computer & IT revolution in India, which also led to the purchase of India’s 1st Super Computer.
25. Who headed the 1969 High-level Review Committee on Lead Bank Scheme?
1) Y H Malegam
2) Sudarshan Sen
3) Fali Sam Nariman
4) NS Vishwanathan
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5) Ram Jethmalani
Answer- 3) Fali Sam Nariman
Explanation:
Fali Sam Nariman headed the 1969 High-level Review Committee on Lead Bank Scheme
26. Who is the present (in July’21) Chairperson of Competition Commission of India (CCI)?
1) U. B. Pravin Rao
2) Arun Kumar Mishra
3) Rekha Sharma
4) Ashok Kumar Gupta
5) P. D. Vaghela
Answer- 4) Ashok Kumar Gupta
Explanation:
Ashok Kumar Gupta is the current (in July’21) Chairperson of the Competition Commission of India (CCI)
27. Who authored the book, “Fault Lines: How Hidden Fractures Still Threaten the World
Economy”?
1) Raghuram Rajan
2) Amartya Sen
3) Manmohan Singh
4) Kaushik Basu
5) Bimal Jalan
Answer- 1) Raghuram Rajan
Explanation:
The book, “Fault Lines: How Hidden Fractures Still Threaten the World Economy” was authored by
former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan.
28. What is ‘ECB’ with respect to the Reserve Bank of India?
1) Electronic Control Brochure
2) Exchange Control Board
3) Economic Corporation Board
4) Export Credit Bank
5) External Commercial Borrowing
Answer- 5) External Commercial Borrowing
Explanation:
External Commercial Borrowings (ECBs) are loans in India made by non-resident lenders in foreign
currency to Indian borrowers.
29. “Yogakshemam Vahamyaham” is the tagline of which organisation?
1) RBI
2) SEBI
3) LIC
4) IRDAI
5) NABARD
Answer- 3) LIC
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Explanation:
“Yogakshemam Vahamyaham” is the tagline of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC). “Your welfare
is our responsibility” is the English translation of the tagline.
30. Pick the bank that is wrongly matched with its Tagline.
1) South Indian Bank - Experience Next Generation Banking
2) Indian Overseas Bank - Good People to Grow With
3) HDFC Bank - Experience Our Expertise
4) Federal Bank - Your Perfect Banking Partner
5) Canara Bank - Together We Can
Answer- 3) HDFC Bank - Experience Our Expertise
Explanation:
• HDFC Bank - “We Understand Your World”
• YES Bank - “Experience Our Expertise”
31. Which Section of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, mandates banks to maintain 20% of annual
net profit as Reserve Fund?
1) Section 17
2) Section 20
3) Section 13
4) Section 28
5) Section 31
Answer- 1) Section 17
Explanation:
Section 17, under the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, mandates all banks in India to maintain a Sum
equivalent to 20% of their annual net profit as a Reserve Fund/Statutory Reserve.
32. Which of the following International Organisation is wrongly matched with its Head office
holder?
1) NASA - Bill Nelson
2) World Trade Organization - Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
3) International Monetary Fund - Kristalina Georgieva
4) World Bank - Anshula Kant
5) World Health Organization - Tedros Adhanom
Answer- 4) World Bank - Anshula Kant
Explanation:
NASA (Administrator) Bill Nelson
World Trade Organization (Director General) Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
International Monetary Fund (Managing Director) Kristalina Georgieva
World Bank (President) David Malpass
World Health Organization (Director General) Tedros Adhanom
Note - Former SBI Chairperson - Anshula Kant is the current MD of World Bank
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33. Who is the present (in July’21) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Indian Banks’ Association?
1) Rajkiran Rai G
2) Dinesh Kumar Khara
3) Sunil Mehta
4) Viral Acharya
5) Krishnamurthy Subramanian
Answer- 3) Sunil Mehta
Explanation:
Sunil Mehta is the present (in July’21) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Indian Banks’ Association.
34. What is the Minimum Net Owned Fund required for a Microfinance institution (MFI) registered
under RBI as a Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC)?
1) Rs 10 crore
2) Rs 15 crore
3) Rs 50 crore
4) Rs 25 crore
5) Rs 5 crore
Answer- 5) Rs 5 crore
Explanation:
A Microfinance institution (MFI) registered under RBI as a Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC)
requires a Minimum Net Owned Funds (NOF) of Rs.5 crores. Whereas Rs. 2 crores are required as
minimum NOF, for NBFCs registered in the North Eastern Region of India.
35. When was the ‘Insurance Act’ - that governs Indian Insurance sector became effective?
1) 1955
2) 1905
3) 1938
4) 1935
5) 1949
Answer- 3) 1938
Explanation:
The Insurance Act, 1938 is the principal Act governing the Insurance sector in India. It provides powers
to the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) to frame regulations for
supervision of the entities operating in the Insurance sector.
36. Match the following Indian Banking Organisations with their respective heads:
i. Indian Banks' Association a. David Rasquinha
ii. ECGC b. M. Senthilnathan
iii. SIDBI c. Sivasubramanian Ramann
iv. EXIM Bank d. Sunil Mehta
1) i-d, ii-b, iii-a, iv-c
2) i-d, ii-c, iii-a, iv-b
3) i-d, ii-b, iii-c, iv-a
4) i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b
5) i-a, ii-c, iii-d, iv-b
Answer- 3) i-d, ii-b, iii-c, iv-a
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Explanation:
Banking Organisations Chairman/CEO
Indian Banks' Association Sunil Mehta
Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India (ECGC) M. Senthilnathan
SIDBI Sivasubramanian Ramann
EXIM Bank David Rasquinha
37. Who was the 1st Governor of the Reserve Bank of India?
1) C D Deshmukh
2) Osborne Smith
3) H V R Iyengar
4) P C Bhattacharya
5) James Taylor
Answer- 2) Osborne Smith
Explanation:
Osborne Smith served as the 1st Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), between 1 April 1935 and
30 June 1937.
38.What is the tagline of HDFC Bank?
1) Your Perfect Banking Partner
2) Let’s make money simple
3) We make money simple
4) We understand your world
5) Experience our Expertise
Answer - 4) We understand your world
39. Which of the following is the Tagline of State Bank of India (SBI)?
1) The Nation banks on us
2) Pure Banking Nothing Else
3) A bank of the common man
4) The banker to every India
5) All the Above
Answer- 5) All the Above
Explanation:
Taglines of SBI:
• The Nation banks on us
• Pure Banking Nothing Else
• With you. all the way
• A bank of the common man
• The banker to every India
40. Amitabh Chaudhry is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of which bank?
1) ICICI Bank
2) Kotak Mahindra Bank
3) HDFC Bank
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4) Axis Bank
5) YES Bank
Answer- 4) Axis Bank
Explanation:
About Axis Bank:
Establishment – 1993
Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra
MD & CEO – Amitabh Chaudhry
Tagline – Badhti Zindagi
41. As per the Banking Regulation Act - 1949, All Banks in India shall maintain a Reserve
Fund/Statutory Reserve equivalent to ______ of their annual net profit.
1) 5%
2) 25%
3) 10%
4) 15%
5) 20%
Answer- 5) 20%
Explanation:
Section 17, under the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, mandates all banks in India to maintain a Sum
equivalent to 20% of their annual net profit as a Reserve Fund/Statutory Reserve.
CA STATIC GK
1. Match the following International Organisations with their Headquarters location:
i. World Intellectual Property Organization a. Geneva, Switzerland
ii. World Tourism Organization b. Madrid, Spain
iii. International Atomic Energy Agency c. Vienna, Austria
iv. Food and Agriculture Organization d. Rome, Italy
1) i-a, ii-b, iii-c, iv-d
2) i-d, ii-c, iii-a, iv-b
3) i-d, ii-b, iii-c, iv-a
4) i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b
5) i-a, ii-c, iii-d, iv-b
Answer- 1) i-a, ii-b, iii-c, iv-d
Explanation:
International Organisation Headquarters
World Intellectual Property Organization Geneva, Switzerland
World Tourism Organization Madrid, Spain
International Atomic Energy Agency Vienna, Austria
Food and Agriculture Organization Rome, Italy
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2. Identify the device used to measure Plant Growth:
1) Seismograph
2) Anemometer
3) Hygrometer
4) Geiger Counter
5) Crescograph
Answer- 5) Crescograph
Explanation:
Famous Indian Physicist, Jagadish Chandra Bose invented ‘Crescograph’- a device used to measure
the growth of plants.
3. Which is India’s Fastest Supercomputer (as of July’21) as per the TOP500 listing?
1) SahasraT
2) Mihir
3) Fugaku
4) PARAM Siddhi-AI
5) Pratyush
Answer- 4) PARAM Siddhi-AI
Explanation:
India’s PARAM Siddhi-AI was ranked 63rd in the Global list of fastest Supercomputers released by the
TOP500 listing. While Japan’s Fugaku was ranked as the world’s fastest supercomputer.
4. Pritzker Prize is the highest award in the World in which field?
1) Sculpture
2) Archaeology
3) Social Psychology
4) Architecture
5) Mathematics
Answer- 4) Architecture
Explanation:
The Pritzker Prize is the highest award in the World in the field of ‘Architecture’.
In March 2021, Anne Lacaton and Jean-Philippe Vassal were named as the 2021 Pritzker Prize
winners.
5. Who was the Architect of “Gateway of India”?
1) George Wittet
2) Edwin Lutyens
3) Herbert Baker
4) William Young
5) Robert Mylne
Answer- 1) George Wittet
Explanation:
George Wittet was the Architect of “Gateway of India” in Mumbai. He completed the construction of
the monument in 1927.
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6. Select the City which is nicknamed as “Oxford of the East”:
1) Chennai
2) Guwahati
3) Noida
4) Bangalore
5) Pune
Answer- 5) Pune
Explanation:
Due to its rich legacy in education, Indian city of Pune is nicknamed as “Oxford of the East”.
In June 2021, Maharashtra Government announced to train 5 lakh educated unemployed youths in the
next 5-years under the “Maharashtra Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (MAPS)”.
7. UN World Tourism Organisation was founded in ________ with headquarters at ______________
1) 1975; Geneva, Switzerland
2) 1949; New York, USA
3) 1949; Madrid, Spain
4) 1949; Geneva, Switzerland
5) 1975; Madrid, Spain
Answer- 5) 1975; Madrid, Spain
Explanation:
About UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO):
Establishment – 1975
Headquarters – Madrid, Spain
Secretary-General – Zurab Pololikashvili
Member States – 159
8. Where is the traditional festival “Bohag Bihu” annually celebrated?
1) Gujarat
2) Maharashtra
3) Telangana
4) Assam
5) Jammu & Kashmir
Answer- 4) Assam
Explanation:
“Bohag Bihu” is a traditional festival celebrated annually across the north-eastern state of Assam. It is
popularly known as the Assamese New Year.
9. Where is the headquarters of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) located?
1) Rome, Italy
2) Paris, France
3) London, UK
4) Berlin, Germany
5) Geneva, Switzerland
Answer- 5) Geneva, Switzerland
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Explanation:
About International Telecommunication Union (ITU):
Secretary General – Houlin Zhao
Headquarters – Geneva, Switzerland
10. Which of the following UNESCO designated World Heritage Sites is also the world's largest
network of intertidal sand and mudflats?
1) Ichkeul Lake
2) Sundarbans
3) Wadden Sea
4) Danube Delta
5) Vembanad Lake
Answer- 3) Wadden Sea
Explanation:
The Wadden Sea, the world's largest network of intertidal sand and mudflats, which spans the
coastlines of the Netherlands, Germany, and Denmark. In 2009, it was designated as an UNESCO World
Heritage Site.
11. Match the following Nuclear Power Plants of India with their respective geographical
location:
i. Tarapur Atomic Power Station a. Uttar Pradesh
ii. Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant b. Tamil Nadu
iii. Kakrapar Atomic Power Station c. Gujarat
iv. Narora Atomic Power Station d. Maharashtra
1) i-a, ii-b, iii-c, iv-d
2) i-d, ii-c, iii-a, iv-b
3) i-d, ii-b, iii-c, iv-a
4) i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b
5) i-a, ii-c, iii-d, iv-b
Answer- 3) i-d, ii-b, iii-c, iv-a
Explanation:
Nuclear Power Plant Location
Tarapur Atomic Power Station Maharashtra
Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant Tamil Nadu
Kakrapar Atomic Power Station Gujarat
Narora Atomic Power Station Uttar Pradesh
12. Who is the current (as of July’21) President of Greece?
1) Katerina Sakellaropoulou
2) Lotay Tshering
3) Aung San Suu Kyi
4) Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
5) Sergio Mattarella
Answer- 1) Katerina Sakellaropoulou
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Explanation:
Katerina Sakellaropoulou is the current (as of July’21) President of Greece.
2021 marks the 200th anniversary of Greece’s Independence from the Ottaman Empire. Greece was
under the Turkish Ottaman rule for over 400-years. Later in 1821 Greece's war of Independence started,
which led to its independence in 1832.
13. Where is the headquarters of the Global brand protection agency, the World Intellectual
Property Organisation (WIPO)?
1) Geneva, Switzerland
2) Paris, France
3) London, UK
4) Vienna, Austria
5) The Hague, Netherlands
Answer- 1) Geneva, Switzerland
Explanation:
World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) has barred a Delhi-based firm from using the domain
name ''www.urbankhadi.com'' after finding that it was illegally using the brand name ''Khadi'', as it
confuses with “Khadi India”, a trademark set by Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC).
WIPO is a United Nations agency for brand protection across the world, it is headquartered at Geneva,
Switzerland.
14. Who is the current (in July’21) Secretary at the Department of Telecommunications(DoT)?
1) P D Vaghela
2) Anshu Prakash
3) P K Purwar
4) Ajay Seth
5) Ajay Kumar
Answer- 2) Anshu Prakash
Explanation:
Anshu Prakash is the current (in July’21) Secretary at the Department of Telecommunications(DoT),
Ministry of Communications and Chairman Digital Communications Commission.
15. Who was the architect of Rashtrapati Bhavan?
1) Herbert Baker
2) Edwin Lutyens
3) George Wittet
4) Only 1 & 2
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 4) Only 1 & 2
Explanation:
Edwin Lutyens & Herbert Baker were the Architects of Rashtrapati Bhavan (then Viceroy's House).
They are also responsible for the construction of various other important monuments in the capital city
of Delhi including ‘India Gate’, North & South blocks of the Indian ‘Parliament’.
Note - George Wittet, is the architect of Mumbai’s ‘Gateway of India’.
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16. Who is the current (in July’21) Secretary-General of the ‘Global Tiger Forum’?
1) Marco Lambertini
2) Rajesh Gopal
3) Azzedine Downes
4) Kailash Sankhala
5) Rajiv Gauba
Answer- 2) Rajesh Gopal
Explanation:
Indian Forest Service officer, Dr. Rajesh Gopal, is the current (in July’21) Secretary-General of the ‘Global
Tiger Forum’
30. Which is India’s Largest Nuclear Power Station?
1) Narora Atomic Power Station
2) Tarapur Atomic Power Station
3) Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant
4) Kakrapar Atomic Power Station
5) Kalpakkam Nuclear Power Plant
Answer- 3) Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant
Explanation:
Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant is the biggest Nuclear power station of India, with a total capacity of
6000 MW upon commissioning of all 6 units. It is developed under Indo-Russian collaboration at
Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu.
17. Match the following Mountain Peaks with their location:
i. Kangchenjunga a. Tamil Nadu
ii. Anamudi b. Kerala
iii. Nanda Devi c. Uttarakhand
iv. Doddabetta d. Sikkim
1) i-a, ii-b, iii-d, iv-c
2) i-d, ii-c, iii-a, iv-b
3) i-d, ii-b, iii-c, iv-a
4) i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b
5) i-a, ii-c, iii-d, iv-b
Answer- 3) i-d, ii-b, iii-c, iv-a
Explanation:
Mountain Peaks Location
Kangchenjunga Sikkim
Anamudi Kerala
Nanda Devi Uttarakhand
Doddabetta Tamil Nadu
18. Where is the headquarters of Coal India Ltd located?
1) Kolkata, West Bengal
2) Mumbai, Maharashtra
3) Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
4) New Delhi
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5) Raipur, Chhattisgarh
Answer- 1) Kolkata, West Bengal
Explanation:
For the 1st time, India’s Coal India Ltd has delivered 4,000 tonnes of coal to Bangladesh for its Khulna
power project, as a part of India’s plan to create energy security infrastructure for its neighbours.
Coal India is headquartered at Kolkata, West Bengal
19. Who was the 1st Asian to win “Miss World”?
1) Aishwarya Rai
2) Manushi Chhillar
3) Lara Dutta
4) Reita Faria Powell
5) Sushmita Sen
Answer- 4) Reita Faria Powell
Explanation:
Reita Faria Powell from Mumbai was the 1st Asian woman to win the oldest-running international
beauty pageant “Miss World” in 1966.
20. Where is the headquarters of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)?
1) Istanbul, Turkey
2) Athens, Greece
3) Montreal, Canada
4) Jakarta, Indonesia
5) Sydney, Australia
Answer- 3) Montreal, Canada
Explanation:
Indian Wrestler Sumit Malik, who was banned for 2-years by United World Wrestling (UWW) for use of
illegal substances, seeks relaxation of ban to 6-months. Notably, he qualified for the Tokyo Olympics.
i.The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is headquartered at Montreal, Canada.
21. Who is the current (as of July’21) CEO of Amazon Web Services?
1) Jeff Bezos
2) MacKenzie Scott
3) Priscilla Chan
4) Andy Jassy
5) Jeff Wilke
Answer- 4) Andy Jassy
Explanation:
On 5th July 2021, Amazon Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jeff Bezos stepped down, while Andy Jassy,
the present CEO of Amazon Web Services (AWS) will replace him as Amazon’s CEO in the 3rd quarter.
Jeff Bezos becomes the executive Chairman of Amazon’s Board.
In July 1995 Amazon opened as an online bookseller, selling the world's largest collection of books
22. Name the city, where ‘Statue of Unity’ the World’s Tallest Monument located:
1) Vadodara
2) Kevadia
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3) Ahmedabad
4) Rajkot
5) Jamnagar
Answer- 2) Kevadia
Explanation:
194 crocodiles have been relocated from Panchmuli lake, which is located near the famous tourist
attraction “Statue of Unity”.
‘Statue of Unity’ the 182-meter World’s Tallest Monument located in Kevadia, Gujarat.
23. Where is the headquarters of National Institute of Wind Energy located?
1) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
2) Mumbai, Maharashtra
3) Noida, Uttar Pradesh
4) Gurugram, Haryana
5) Jaipur, Rajasthan
Answer- 1) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
The headquarters of National Institute of Wind Energy is located at Chennai, Tamil Nadu
24. Match the following State-owned Dairy Companies with their Headquarters location:
i. Mother Dairy a. Chennai, Tamil Nadu
ii. Nandini b. Noida, Uttar Pradesh
iii. Amul c. Bangalore, Karnataka
iv. Aavin d. Anand, Gujarat
1) i-a, ii-b, iii-c, iv-d
2) i-b, ii-d, iii-c, iv-a
3) i-d, ii-c, iii-a, iv-b
4) i-b, ii-c, iii-d, iv-a
5) i-d, ii-c, iii-b, iv-a
Answer- 4) i-b, ii-c, iii-d, iv-a
Explanation:
Dairy Company Headquarters
Mother Dairy Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Nandini (Karnataka Cooperative Milk (KMF)) Bangalore, Karnataka
Amul (Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation) Anand, Gujarat
Aavin (Tamil Nadu Co-operative Milk Producers' Federation) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
25. When was the 1st edition of Indian Grand Prix - Formula 1 racing conducted?
1) 2013
2) 2011
3) 2018
4) 2006
5) 2008
Answer- 2) 2011
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Explanation:
1st edition of Indian Grand Prix - Formula 1 racing was conducted in 2011 at Buddh International
Circuit, Noida, Uttar Pradesh
26. Where do the Western Ghats meet Eastern Ghats?
1) Nilgiri
2) Anamudi
3) Mullayanagiri
4) Kudremukh
5) Mahendragiri
Answer- 1) Nilgiri
Explanation:
The Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats meet at the Nilgiri Hills in Tamil Nadu.
27. Who appoints the Council of Ministers of the Parliament as per the provisions of Article 75
(1)?
1) Prime Minister
2) Speaker of Lok Sabha
3) Speaker of Rajya Sabha
4) President
5) Chief Justice of India
Answer- 4) President
Explanation:
As per Article 75 (1) of the Constitution, The Council of Ministers (CoM) shall be appointed by the
President on the advice of the Prime Minister
28. How many Biodiversity Hotspots of the World are present in India?
1) 6
2) 9
3) 12
4) 11
5) 4
Answer- 5) 4
Explanation:
India houses 4 (he Himalayas, the Western Ghats, the Indo-Burma region and the Sundaland) of the 36
Biodiversity Hotspots of the World
29. Match following active volcanoes with their location:
i. Stromboli Island a. India
ii. Mount Fuji b. Italy
iii. Taal Volcano c. Japan
iv. Barren Island d. Philippines
1) i-d, ii-b, iii-c, iv-a
2) i-b, ii-d, iii-c, iv-a
3) i-d, ii-c, iii-a, iv-b
4) i-b, ii-c, iii-d, iv-a
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5) i-d, ii-c, iii-b, iv-a
Answer- 4) i-b, ii-c, iii-d, iv-a
Explanation:
Volcano Country
Stromboli Island Italy
Mount Fuji Japan
Taal Volcano Philippines
Barren Island India
30. India & Pakistan agreed to share _______ rivers each in the Indus River System, as per the Indus
Water Treaty signed in ____________
1) 3; 1947
2) 5; 1960
3) 2; 1947
4) 5; 1947
5) 3; 1960
Answer- 5) 3; 1960
Explanation:
India is working on plans to divert water from ‘Ujh’ river, a main tributary of Ravi river that flows into
Pakistan. This move is taken by India, as per its rights reserved under the Indus Water Treaty(IWT), to
use excess water flowing to Pakistan for irrigation purposes of India.
IWT was signed between India & Pakistan in 1960, with the World Bank as one of the Signatory. It was
decided to share 3 rivers each of the 6 river Indus Water system, sharing the waters of the western
rivers—the Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab—to Pakistan and those of the eastern rivers—the Ravi, Beas,
and Sutlej—to India.
31. Which of the following rivers is a Tributary of River Ganga?
1) Poonch River
2) Teesta River
3) Gomti River
4) Luni River
5) Mahi River
Answer- 3) Gomti River
Explanation:
Gomti River is one of the major tributaries of river Ganges, and meets river Ganga near Varanasi in
Uttar Pradesh.
In July 2021, CBI registered cases against 16 public servants and 173 private persons on irregularities in
the implementation of various works worth ₹407 crore relating to the Gomti River Channelization
Project and Gomti River Front Development Project.
32. What is the Maximum strength of the Council of Ministers in India, as per the Constitutional
provisions of Article 75 (1A)?
1) 25% of the Total members of the Parliament
2) 25% of the Total members of Lok Sabha
3) 25% of the Total members of Rajya Sabha
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4) 15% of the Total members of Lok Sabha
5) 15% of the Total members of the Parliament
Answer- 4) 15% of the Total members of Lok Sabha
Explanation:
Article 75 (1A) states that the total number of Ministers, including the Prime Minister, in the Council of
Ministers shall not exceed 15% of the total number of members of the House of the People (i.e. Lok
Sabha).
33. Where is India’s 1st Central Drug Laboratory (CDL) for testing vaccines located?
1) Maharashtra
2) Telangana
3) Himachal Pradesh
4) West Bengal
5) Odisha
Answer- 3) Himachal Pradesh
Explanation:
India’s 1st and only Central Drug Laboratory (CDL) for testing vaccines is located in Kasauli, Himachal
Pradesh.
In order to increase Vaccine supply in India, the Central government has set-up 2-vaccine testing
facilities - National Centre for Cell Science (NCCS), Pune & National Institute of Animal Biotechnology
(NIAB) Hyderabad as Central Drug Laboratory (CDL).
34. When was DRDO established?
1) 1969
2) 1958
3) 1971
4) 1975
5) 1951
Answer- 2) 1958
Explanation:
India’s primary agency under the Ministry of Defence for research & development of defence equipment,
DRDO was established in 1958.
In July 2021, Indian Army inducted the 1st set of 12 Short Span Bridging System (SSBS)-10m, which was
designed & developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in association
with Larsen & Toubro (L&T).
35. When was Indian Railways founded?
1) 1881
2) 1858
3) 1891
4) 1905
5) 1853
Answer- 5) 1853
Explanation:
Indian Railways was established on 16 April 1853 under the British raj.
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In July, the Ministry of Railways approved a proposal to name Train No. 16595/16596 Bengaluru-Karwar-
Bengaluru Express as Panchaganga Express.
36. Three Gorges Dam, the World’s largest hydroelectric power station is located in which
country?
1) England
2) China
3) Canada
4) Germany
5) Australia
Answer- 2) China
Explanation:
Three Gorges Dam is a hydroelectric gravity dam that spans the Yangtze River at Hubei province, China.
The Three Gorges Dam is the World's largest Hydroelectric power station in terms of installed capacity
(22,500 MW).
37. Match the following Scientific devices with their usage:
i. Anemometer a. Strength of Electromagnetic Radiation
ii. Hygrometer b. Wind Speed
iii. Crescograph c. Humidity/Water vapour in Air
iv. Photometer d. Plant Growth
1) i-d, ii-b, iii-c, iv-a
2) i-b, ii-d, iii-c, iv-a
3) i-d, ii-c, iii-a, iv-b
4) i-b, ii-c, iii-d, iv-a
5) i-d, ii-c, iii-b, iv-a
Answer- 4) i-b, ii-c, iii-d, iv-a
Explanation:
Scientific Devices Used to Measure
Anemometer Wind Speed
Hygrometer Humidity/Water vapour in Air
Crescograph Plant Growth
Photometer Strength of Electromagnetic Radiation
38. ‘Riksdag’ is the National Legislature or Parliament of which country?
1) Nepal
2) Canada
3) Belgium
4) Sweden
5) Russia
Answer- 4) Sweden
Explanation:
‘Riksdag’ is the National Legislature or Parliament of Sweden. It is a unicameral legislature with a total
strength of 349-members.
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39. Pick the Tiger Reserve that is Wrongly matched with its location:
1) Pench Tiger Reserve - Madhya Pradesh
2) Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve - Maharashtra
3) Srivilliputhur Megamalai Tiger Reserve - Tamil Nadu
4) Navegaon Nagzira Tiger Reserve - Gujarat
5) Satkosia Tiger Reserve - Odisha
Answer- 4) Navegaon Nagzira Tiger Reserve - Gujarat
Explanation:
Instances of rare ‘Black Leopard’ were recorded in the camera traps in Navegaon Nagzira Tiger
Reserve of Maharashtra. Earlier in 2021, the black leopards were also found in Maharashtra’s Tadoba
Andhari Tiger Reserve and Madhya Pradesh’s Pench Tiger Reserve.
40. Where is the Maitree Super Thermal Power Project located?
1) Nepal
2) Bangladesh
3) Sri Lanka
4) Bhutan
5) Afghanistan
Answer- 2) Bangladesh
Explanation:
Maitree Super Thermal Power Project, is a 2x660 MW coal-fired power station located at Rampal,
Bangladesh. The project is built jointly by Bangladesh India Friendship Power Company Ltd. (BIFPCL)
and BHEL. It is set to be commissioned by December 2021.
41. Match the following lakes with their respective location:
i. Wular Lake a. Telangana
ii. Loktak Lake b. Manipur
iii. Hussain Sagar c. Kerala
iv. Vembanad Lake d. Jammu & Kashmir
1) i-d, ii-b, iii-a, iv-c
2) i-d, ii-c, iii-a, iv-b
3) i-d, ii-b, iii-c, iv-a
4) i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b
5) i-a, ii-c, iii-d, iv-b
Answer- 1) i-d, ii-b, iii-a, iv-c
Explanation:
Lakes Location
Wular Lake Jammu & Kashmir
Loktak Lake Manipur
Hussain Sagar Telangana
Vembanad Lake Kerala
42. When was the National Career Service (NCS) Portal/Project launched?
1) 2018
2) 2014
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3) 2011
4) 2015
5) 2017
Answer- 4) 2015
Explanation:
The Government of India has launched the National Career Service (NCS) Project/Portal in 2015 under
the Ministry of Labour and Employment. It provides a wide range of employment & career services to
citizens.
i.NCS portal provides training modules, both in Hindi & English in partnership with TCS iON.
43. The Traditional festival “Bhumi Panduga” is celebrated by which Tribal community?
1) Eravallan
2) Koya
3) Bakarwal
4) Khasis
5) Jarawa
Answer- 2) Koya
Explanation:
“Bhumi Panduga” is a traditional festival of the Koya Tribes to mark the beginning of Farming operation.
i.Koya Tribes are mainly found in the states of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Odisha
44. Where is Valmiki Tiger Reserve located?
1) Himachal Pradesh
2) Gujarat
3) Odisha
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Bihar
Answer- 5) Bihar
Explanation:
Conservation activities have been taking place in Bihar’s Valmiki Tiger Reserve, after more than 150
Vultures were spotted in the protected area.
45. The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, or Millennium Dam is built across which river?
1) Congo River
2) Niger River
3) Nile River
4) Yangtze River
5) Amazon River
Answer- 3) Nile River
Explanation:
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, formerly known as the Millennium Dam or Hidase Dam, is
constructed across the River Nile in Ethiopia. It is also the largest hydroelectric plant in Africa.
46. Is the formation of Cooperative Societies Constitutionally accepted in India?
1) Yes, Under Article 36 of DPSP
2) No Constitutional provisions - Only accepted through Industrial law
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3) Yes, it is a Fundamental Right under Article 19
4) Yes, it comes as a Special provision under Article 332
5) No Constitutional provisions & legally invalid
Answer- 3) Yes, it is a Fundamental Right under Article 19
Explanation:
The 97th amendment of the Indian Constitution has made the ‘Formation of Cooperative Societies’ as
a Fundamental Right under Article 19.
47. What does ‘T’ stand for in “NISHTHA”- an initiative by the Indian Government?
1) Technical
2) Training
3) Trajectory
4) Teachers
5) Transparency
Answer- 4) Teachers
Explanation:
NISHTHA - “National Initiative for School Heads' and Teachers' Holistic Advancement” is a capacity
building programme for "Improving Quality of School Education through Integrated Teacher Training". It
aims to build competencies among all the teachers and school principals at the elementary stage. It is the
World’s largest Teacher Training Programme.
48. Who is the only Indian to receive “Academy Honorary Award”?
1) Bhanu Athaiya
2) Satyajit Ray
3) Resul Pookutty
4) A.R. Rahman
5) Gulzar
Answer- 2) Satyajit Ray
Explanation:
Satyajit Ray, is the only Indian to receive the “Academy Honorary Award”, when he received it during
1992 Oscars
49. Match the following Cities with their Nicknames:
i. Udaipur a. Pink City of India
ii. Jodhpur b. White City of India
iii. Jaisalmer c. Golden City of India
iv. Jaipur d. Blue City of India
1) i-a, ii-b, iii-c, iv-d
2) i-b, ii-d, iii-c, iv-a
3) i-d, ii-c, iii-a, iv-b
4) i-b, ii-c, iii-d, iv-a
5) i-d, ii-c, iii-b, iv-a
Answer- 2) i-b, ii-d, iii-c, iv-a
Explanation:
City Nickname
Udaipur White City of India
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Jodhpur Blue City of India
Jaisalmer Golden City of India
Jaipur Pink City of India
50. Pick the Tiger Reserve that is Wrongly matched with its location:
1) Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve - Rajasthan
2) Srivilliputhur Megamalai Tiger Reserve - Tamil Nadu
3) Ranthambore Tiger Reserve - Gujarat
4) Jim Corbett Tiger Reserve - Uttarakhand
5) Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve - Andhra Pradesh
Answer- 3) Ranthambore Tiger Reserve - Gujarat
Explanation:
The Central Government has decided to upgrade Ramgarh Vishdhari Wildlife Sanctuary in Bundi district
of Rajasthan as a Tiger Reserve. Now, the Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve will act as a safe transit
between the existing Ranthambore Tiger Reserve and Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserves of Rajasthan.
51. What is the Population Density of India as per 2011 Census?
1) 256 person/sq. km
2) 464 person/sq. km
3) 382 person/sq. km
4) 512 person/sq. km
5) 426 person/sq. km
Answer- 3) 382 person/sq. km
Explanation:
India’s Population Density stands at 382 person/sq. Km as per the Census of 2011, with Delhi being the
most populous city & Uttar Pradesh - the most populous state in India.
52. Match the following Dams with their respective Rivers:
i. Bhakra Nangal Dam a. Sutlej
ii. Indira Sagar Dam b. Bhagirathi
iii. Kallanai Dam c. Kaveri
iv. Tehri Dam d. Narmada
1) i-a, ii-b, iii-d, iv-c
2) i-d, ii-c, iii-a, iv-b
3) i-d, ii-b, iii-c, iv-a
4) i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b
5) i-a, ii-c, iii-d, iv-b
Answer- 4) i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b
Explanation:
Dam River
Bhakra Nangal Dam Sutlej
Indira Sagar Dam Narmada
Kallanai Dam Kaveri
Tehri Dam Bhagirathi
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53. Who was known as the “Father of Railways”?
1) George Stephenson
2) Richard Trevithick
3) Victor Tatin
4) Thomas Savery
5) Harvey Hubbell
Answer- 1) George Stephenson
Explanation:
George Stephenson, the person who built the 1st commercial locomotive and railways by setting up a
standard that can be adopted globally, was popularly known as the “Father of Railways”.
• Richard Trevithick invented the world’s 1st steam railway locomotive (Train).
• Thomas Savery invented the 1st steam engine
54. The ‘Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award’ is given for contribution towards which field?
1) Literature
2) Sports
3) Art & Culture
4) Journalism
5) Science & Technology
Answer- 5) Science & Technology
Explanation:
‘Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award’ is one of the highest awards in the field of Science & Technology in
India. It has been awarded by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) since 1958.
55. What is India’s Rank in Sustainable Development Index-2021?
1) 120
2) 88
3) 108
4) 125
5) 93
Answer- 1) 120
Explanation:
According to the 6th Edition of ‘Sustainable Development Report 2021 (SDR 2021)’ released by
Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN), India with a score of 60.1 has been placed at 120th
rank out of 165 countries.
56. Who is the current (as of July’21) Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh?
1) G. C. Murmu
2) Satya Pal Malik
3) Bhagat Singh Koshyari
4) Manoj Sinha
5) Radha Krishna Mathur
Answer- 5) Radha Krishna Mathur
Explanation:
Radha Krishna Mathur is the current (as of July’21) Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh
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57. Which of the following is Not one of the 6 Classical languages of India that are listed in 8th
Schedule of the Constitution?
1) Tamil
2) Sanskrit
3) Malayalam
4) Marathi
5) Odia
Answer- 4) Marathi
Explanation:
There are 6 Classical Languages listed under the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution. They are -
Tamil (2004), Sanskrit (2005), Kannada (2008), Telugu (2008), Malayalam (2013), and Odia (2014).
58. Who is popularly known as the ‘Rocket Woman of India’?
1) Kalpana Chawla
2) Ritu Karidhal
3) Muthayya Vanitha
4) Sunita Williams
5) Tessy Thomas
Answer- 2) Ritu Karidhal
Explanation:
Dr. Ritu Karidhal is an Indian scientist working from ISRO, who serves as a Deputy Operations Director
to India's Mars orbiter Mission, Mangalyaan. She is popularly known as the “Rocket Woman of India”.
59. Saturn, the ______ Planet from the Sun, has a total of ______ moons.
1) 7th; 82
2) 5th; 82
3) 6th; 82
4) 5th; 68
5) 7th; 68
Answer- 3) 6th; 82
Explanation:
Scientists have discovered giant water plumes spewing from the vast ocean beneath the crust of
“Enceladus”- one of the largest moons of Saturn.
Saturn has a total of 82 moons, with its largest moon “Titan” equivalent to the size of planet Mercury.
Saturn is the 6th planet from the Sun. It is the planet with the highest number of moons in our solar
system.
60. The Central Public Works Department (CPWD) functions under which Ministry?
1) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
2) Ministry of Labour and Employment
3) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
4) Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
5) Ministry of Panchayati Raj
Answer- 3) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
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Explanation:
The Central Public Works Department (CPWD) under the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA),
celebrated its 167th anniversary on July 12, 2021.
61. ‘Ashadhi Bij’ also known as ___________ New Year is annually celebrated on the month of July
1) Kutchi
2) Santali
3) Maithili
4) Dogri
5) Konkani
Answer- 1) Kutchi
Explanation:
‘Ashadhi Bij’ also known as Kutchi New Year is annually celebrated in the month of July.
Kutchi is an Indo-Aryan language spoken in the Kutch region of India & the Sindh region of Pakistan.
62. Match the following Dams with their respective Rivers:
i. Bisalpur Dam a. Banas
ii. Krishnarajasagar Dam b. Kaveri
iii. Sardar Sarovar Dam c. Mahanadi
iv. Hirakud Dam d. Narmada
1) i-a, ii-b, iii-d, iv-c
2) i-d, ii-c, iii-a, iv-b
3) i-d, ii-b, iii-c, iv-a
4) i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b
5) i-a, ii-c, iii-d, iv-b
Answer- 1) i-a, ii-b, iii-d, iv-c
Explanation:
Dam River
Bisalpur Dam Banas
Krishnarajasagar Dam Kaveri
Sardar Sarovar Dam Narmada
Hirakud Dam Mahanadi
63. Match the following GI tagged products with their respective state of origin:
i. Fazil Mango a. West Bengal
ii. Madurai Jasmine b. Maharashtra
iii. Bhalia Wheat c. Tamil Nadu
iv. Gholvad Sapota d. Gujarat
1) i-a, ii-b, iii-c, iv-d
2) i-d, ii-c, iii-a, iv-b
3) i-d, ii-b, iii-c, iv-a
4) i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b
5) i-a, ii-c, iii-d, iv-b
Answer- 5) i-a, ii-c, iii-d, iv-b
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Explanation:
In July 2021, India exported Fazil Mango - a GI tagged product of West Bengal to Bahrain.
GI tagged products State
Fazil Mango West Bengal
Madurai Jasmine Tamil Nadu
Bhalia Wheat Gujarat
Gholvad Sapota Maharashtra
64. Where is Lemru Elephant Reserve - a proposed conservation region located?
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Gujarat
3) Odisha
4) Chhattisgarh
5) Assam
Answer- 4) Chhattisgarh
Explanation:
Lemru Elephant Reserve - a conservation zone located in Chhattisgarh has set into controversy after
the land area under conservation has been reduced from 1,995 sq km to 450 sq km.
65. Who authored the book, “Dreams from My Father”?
1) Rahul Gandhi
2) Barack Obama
3) Vladimir Putin
4) Melania Trump
5) Narendra Modi
Answer- 2) Barack Obama
Explanation:
“Dreams from My Father”, a book written by farmer US President Barack Obama is set to be re-released
in a young adult edition. The book was initially released in 1995.
66. Pick the Wrongly matched data with respect to the Tennis Major Tournaments
1) Wimbledon - Grass Court - 1877
2) US Open - Hard Court - 1881
3) French Open - Grass Court - 1901
4) Australian Open - Hard Court - 1905
5) All are Rightly Matched
Answer- 3) French Open - Grass Court - 1901
Explanation:
Tournament Court Type Established
Wimbledon Grass Court 1877
US Open Hard Court 1881
French Open Clay Court 1891
Australian Open Hard Court 1905
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67. Which is India’s largest Nuclear Power Plant?
1) Tarapur Atomic Power Station
2) Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant
3) Rajasthan Atomic Power Station
4) Narora Atomic Power Station
5) Kaiga Atomic Power Plant
Answer- 2) Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant
Explanation:
Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant in Tamil Nadu has the largest Nuclear power generation facility in
India, it comprises 6-units of Light Water Reactors (VVERs), each of 1000 MW capacity.
68. “Fiat Panis” is the official motto of which International organisation?
1) International Criminal Court
2) World Health Organization
3) UNICEF
4) Food & Agriculture Organisation
5) International Committee of the Red Cross
Answer- 4) Food & Agriculture Organisation
Explanation:
About Food & Agriculture Organisation (FAO):
Director General – Qu Dongyu
Headquarters – Rome, Italy
Motto – “Fiat Panis” (Let there be bread)
69. What is the official currency of Tajikistan?
1) Somoni
2) Manat
3) Dirham
4) Renminbi
5) Krone
Answer- 1) Somoni
Explanation:
About Tajikistan:
President – Emomali Rahmon
Capital – Dushanbe
Currency – Tajikistan Somoni
70. Match the following International Organisations with their respective Chair of 2021:
i. ASEAN a. Italy
ii. BIMSTEC b. India
iii. G20 c. Sri Lanka
iv. BRICS d. Brunei Darussalam
1) i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b
2) i-d, ii-c, iii-a, iv-b
3) i-d, ii-a, iii-c, iv-b
4) i-a, ii-b, iii-c, iv-d
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5) i-d, ii-b, iii-c, iv-a
Answer- 2) i-d, ii-c, iii-a, iv-b
Explanation:
International Organisation 2021’s Chair
ASEAN Brunei Darussalam
BIMSTEC Sri Lanka
G20 Italy
BRICS India
71. Who was the 1st Chief of Defence Staff of the Indian Armed Forces?
1) Manoj Mukund Naravane
2) Ajit Doval
3) Bipin Rawat
4) Karambir Singh
5) Krishnaswamy Natarajan
Answer- 3) Bipin Rawat
Explanation:
General Bipin Rawat was India’s 1st Chief of Defence Staff of the Indian Armed Forces.
72. Which of the following is wrongly matched?
1) Father of Indian Cinema - Dadasaheb Phalke
2) Father of Antivirus Software - Paul Allen
3) Father of Railways - George Stephenson
4) Father of the Indian Space Program - Vikram Sarabhai
5) Father of Indian Software Industry - Faqir Chand Kohli
Answer- 2) Father of Antivirus Software - Paul Allen
Explanation:
John McAfee, the inventor of famous antivirus software ‘McAfee’ who passed away in June 2021 is
regarded as the “Father of Antivirus Software”.
73. Where is Buddh International Circuit located?
1) Bhubaneswar, Odisha
2) Noida, Uttar Pradesh
3) Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
4) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
5) Pune, Maharashtra
Answer- 2) Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
1st edition of Indian Grand Prix was conducted in 2011 at Buddh International Circuit, Noida, Uttar
Pradesh
74. “Sahyadri” is the other name for which mountain range?
1) Eastern Ghats
2) Aravalli Range
3) Western Himalayas
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4) Vindhya Range
5) Western Ghats
Answer- 5) Western Ghats
Explanation:
Western Ghats are also known as ‘Sahyadri’ in Maharashtra and Karnataka.
75. In July 2021, Piyush Goyal became the Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha. What is the present
Total strength of Rajya Sabha?
1) 545
2) 250
3) 530
4) 245
5) 560
Answer- 4) 245
Explanation:
In July 2021, Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal replaced Thawar Chand Gehlot to
become the new Leader of House in Rajya Sabha.
At present, Rajya Sabha has a strength of 245 members, of which 12 are nominated by the President of
India. Whereas the designated Maximum Strength of Rajya Sabha is 250 members.
76. India’s largest public EV charging station will be set-up by Magenta in Navi Mumbai. When did
India roll out the ‘FAME-II’ scheme to promote e-vehicles?
1) 1st March 2020
2) 1st April 2015
3) 1st April 2019
4) 31st March 2017
5) 1st July 2016
Answer- 3) 1st April 2019
Explanation:
Magenta, a Mumbai-based EV solutions provider, sets up India's largest public Electric Vehicle (EV)
charging station in Navi Mumbai.
Government of India has rolled out the FAME-II scheme on 1st April 2019 to promote the usage of e-
vehicles in India.
77. Through which state does the ‘Makru River’ flow?
1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Gujarat
3) Jammu & Kashmir
4) Manipur
5) Bihar
Answer- 4) Manipur
Explanation:
Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari inaugurated and laid foundation stone for 16
projects in Manipur. The projects include a Rs 45-crore RCC bridge over the Makru river.
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78. Match the following International Sporting events with their Host Countries:
i. ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021 a. France
ii. Men's FIH Hockey World Cup 2023 b. Qatar
iii. FIFA World Cup 2022 c. India
iv. Olympics 2024 d. UAE
1) i-a, ii-b, iii-c, iv-d
2) i-d, ii-c, iii-b, iv-a
3) i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b
4) i-d, ii-b, iii-c, iv-a
5) i-a, ii-c, iii-b, iv-d
Answer- 2) i-d, ii-c, iii-b, iv-a
Explanation:
Event Host
ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021 UAE & Oman
Men's FIH Hockey World Cup 2023 India
FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar
Olympics 2024 France
79. Who is popularly known as the ‘Moon Man of India?
1) K. Sivan
2) Mylswamy Annadurai
3) A. S. Kiran Kumar
4) A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
5) Vikram Sarabhai
Answer- 2) Mylswamy Annadurai
Explanation:
Mylswamy Annadurai the famous ISRO scientist, who was known for his contribution towards India’s
Chandrayaan-1, Chandrayaan-2, Mars Orbiter Mission is known as the “Moon Man of India”.
80. Name the Indian City that is popularly known as “Pink City”
1) Chennai
2) Bangalore
3) Pune
4) Jaipur
5) Pondicherry
Answer- 4) Jaipur
Explanation:
Rajasthan’s Jaipur city is popularly known as “Pink City”.
81. Name the device that is used to measure ‘Atmospheric Pressure’
1) Altimeter
2) Gyroscope
3) Barometer
4) Seismograph
5) Giger Counter
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Answer- 3) Barometer
Explanation:
A barometer is a scientific instrument that is used to measure air pressure in a certain environment.
82. ‘Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar’ - India’s largest manmade lake is located in which state?
1) Telangana
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Gujarat
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Odisha
Answer- 2) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
“Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar Dam” also known as “Rihand dam” is located near Pipri village in
Sonbhadra district of Uttar Pradesh State, India. It is the largest multipurpose project of the state of Uttar
Pradesh. This is the largest manmade reservoir/lake in India and also the largest dam of India by volume.
83. Match the following Dams with their respective States:
i. Hirakud dam a. Maharashtra
ii. Rihand Dam b. Tamil Nadu
iii. Koyna Dam c. Uttar Pradesh
iv. Mettur Dam d. Odisha
1) i-a, ii-b, iii-d, iv-c
2) i-d, ii-c, iii-a, iv-b
3) i-d, ii-b, iii-c, iv-a
4) i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b
5) i-a, ii-c, iii-d, iv-b
Answer- 2) i-d, ii-c, iii-a, iv-b
Explanation:
Dam State
Hirakud dam Odisha
Rihand Dam Uttar Pradesh
Koyna Dam Maharashtra
Mettur Dam Tamil Nadu
84. In July 2021, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) participated in the rescue operation
after rain-triggered landslides and flash floods hit Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh. When was
NDRF established?
1) 2001
2) 2011
3) 2006
4) 1996
5) 1991
Answer- 3) 2006
Explanation:
NDRF was established in 2006, under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
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In July 2021, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) participated in the rescue operation after rain-
triggered landslides and flash floods hit Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh.
85. In July 2021, NTPC Renewable Energy won the bidding for building 325 MW solar capabilities
at Shajapur solar park in Madhya Pradesh. Who is the present Chairman & Managing Director of
NTPC Ltd?
1) Pramod Agrawal
2) Gurdeep Singh
3) Sarat Kumar Acharya
4) Manoj Jain
5) Sivasubramanian Ramann
Answer- 2) Gurdeep Singh
Explanation:
In July 2021, NTPC Renewable Energy won 325 Mega-Watt (MW) of solar capacities in the auction for
450 MW of solar plants that is to be built at the Shajapur solar park in Madhya Pradesh.
• Gurdeep Singh is the current Chairperson & Managing Director of NTPC Ltd.
86. Which Country’s Cyber Intelligence group has created “Pegasus” - a Surveillance Software?
1) Israel
2) Pakistan
3) Saudi Arabia
4) Iran
5) Russia
Answer- 1) Israel
Explanation:
Pegasus spyware is a surveillance software created by Israeli cyber intelligence firm NSO Group. It has
the ability to read the victim's SMS messages and emails, listen to calls, among others. Pegasus spyware
was 1st discovered in an iOS version in 2016 then later in Android.
87. Which is the largest inland Salt water lake of India?
1) Lonar lake
2) Sambhar Lake
3) Chilika Lake
4) Pulicat Lake
5) Pangong Lake
Answer- 2) Sambhar Lake
Explanation:
• Sambhar Lake in Rajasthan is the largest inland Salt water lake of India.
• Chilika Lake (salt water lake) from Odisha is India’s Largest Brackish water lake.
88. Match the following Indian States with their respective State animal:
i. Assam a. Red panda
ii. Gujarat b. Clouded Leopard
iii. Sikkim c. Asiatic Lion
iv. Meghalaya d. One-horned Rhinoceros
1) i-a, ii-b, iii-d, iv-c
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2) i-d, ii-c, iii-a, iv-b
3) i-d, ii-b, iii-c, iv-a
4) i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b
5) i-a, ii-c, iii-d, iv-b
Answer- 2) i-d, ii-c, iii-a, iv-b
Explanation:
State State Animal
Assam One-horned Rhinoceros
Gujarat Asiatic Lion
Sikkim Red panda
Meghalaya Clouded Leopard
89. Where is Amrabad Tiger Reserve located?
1) Himachal Pradesh
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Telangana
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Karnataka
Answer- 3) Telangana
Explanation:
In July 2021, 14-new tigers were spotted in the Camera traps set in Amrabad Tiger Reserve, thus
making it the reserve with the largest number of tigers in Telangana.
90. In July 2021, at least 5 Gaur/Indian Bisons were born at Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary. Where is
the sanctuary?
1) Chhattisgarh
2) Gujarat
3) Sikkim
4) Meghalaya
5) Tripura
Answer- 5) Tripura
Explanation:
In July 2021, at Tripura’s Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary, at least 5 Gaur or Indian Bisons calves were born.
Indian Bison is currently under the IUCN’s ‘Red List’ of Endangered species.
91. In July 2021, a 3-day cultural festival was organised by the Jammu & Kashmir government to
boost tourism. Which of the following temples is one the main tourist attractions of the UT?
1) Brihadisvara Temple
2) Safdarjung Tomb
3) Charminar
4) Vaishno Devi Temple
5) Qutb Shahi Tombs
Answer- 4) Vaishno Devi Temple
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Explanation:
The Jammu & Kashmir government is organising a 3-day festival in Gurez Valley to boost tourism in the
Bandipora district. Several cultural and traditional programmes will be performed in the festival.
Vaishno Devi Temple, is a famous hindu temple in Jammu & Kashmir.
92. Name the planet that rotates/spins in the Clockwise direction.
1) Earth
2) Mars
3) Venus
4) Jupiter
5) Mercury
Answer- 3) Venus
Explanation:
Most of the planets in our solar system (including Earth) rotates/spins in the Counterclockwise direction.
While Venus & Uranus spins in the clockwise direction.
93. Which State was named as the Champions of 2020-Khelo India Youth Games?
1) Maharashtra
2) Punjab
3) Karnataka
4) Gujarat
5) Haryana
Answer- 1) Maharashtra
Explanation:
Maharashtra was the Champions of 3rd edition of Khelo India Youth Games 2020, which was held at
Guwahati, Assam.
94. In July 2021, ________ launched an irrigation project through Subarnarekha river
1) Kerala
2) West Bengal
3) Gujarat
4) Punjab
5) Odisha
Answer- 5) Odisha
Explanation:
In July 2021, Odisha government launched the Subarnarekha Irrigation Project from the Subarnarekha
river, water from which will be used for irrigating farm lands.
95. Who authored the book, “RSS: Building India Through SEWA”?
1) Mohan Bhagwat
2) Sudhanshu Mittal
3) M. S. Golwalkar
4) Pravin Togadia
5) Ram Madhav
Answer- 2) Sudhanshu Mittal
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Explanation:
“RSS: Building India Through SEWA”, which talks of RSS’s history, ideology and policies, which was
authored by Sudhanshu Mittal in 2019, was translated into Chinese language.
96. In July 2021, Xiaomi overtook Apple to become the World’s 2nd largest Smartphone maker.
Where is the headquarters of Xiaomi?
1) Seoul, South Korea
2) Osaka, Japan
3) Hong Kong
4) Taipei, Taiwan
5) Beijing, China
Answer- 5) Beijing, China
Explanation:
Chinese smartphone maker - Xiaomi, becomes the World’s 2nd largest Smartphone maker, overtaking
Apple. Still, South Korean mobile maker ‘Samsung’ is the World’s largest Smartphone maker.
• Xiaomi is headquartered at Beijing, China
97. Which city is nicknamed as “Millennium City of India”?
1) Noida
2) Chandigarh
3) Gurugram
4) Bangalore
5) Hyderabad
Answer- 3) Gurugram
Explanation:
Haryana’s Gurugram city is nicknamed as “Millennium City of India”.
98. Which of the following fields of Biology is wrongly matched with the study conducted under it?
1) Hepatology - Study of Liver
2) Oncology - Study of Cancer
3) Nephrology - Study of Kidney
4) Ophthalmology - Study of Bones
5) Neurology - Study of Nervous System
Answer- 4) Ophthalmology - Study of Bones
Explanation:
• Ophthalmology is the branch of biology that deals with the ‘Study of Eyes’.
• Osteology is the ‘Study of bones’
99. Where is the headquarters of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)?
1) Brussels, Belgium
2) Geneva, Switzerland
3) Milan, Italy
4) Vienna, Austria
5) Cologne, Germany
Answer- 4) Vienna, Austria
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Explanation:
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) was established in 1957 with headquarters at Vienna,
Austria.
100. Which Country was selected as the host of 2023 ICC Men’s ODI World Cup?
1) Australia
2) New Zealand
3) England
4) India
5) Both 1 & 2
Answer- 4) India
Explanation:
India was selected as the host of 2023 Men’s ODI World Cup by the International Cricket Council (ICC).
India is also set to host the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in 2021.
101. Match the following Union Ministers with their respective Portfolio:
i. Narayan Tatu Rane a. Ministry of MSME
ii. Ashwini Vaishnaw b. Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change
iii. Jyotiraditya Scindia c. Ministry of Civil Aviation
iv. Bhupender Yadav d. Ministry of Railways
1) i-d, ii-b, iii-a, iv-c
2) i-d, ii-c, iii-a, iv-b
3) i-d, ii-b, iii-c, iv-a
4) i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b
5) i-a, ii-c, iii-d, iv-b
Answer- 4) i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b
Explanation:
Union Minister Portfolio
Narayan Tatu Rane Ministry of MSME
Ashwini Vaishnaw Ministry of Railways
Jyotiraditya Scindia Ministry of Civil Aviation
Bhupender Yadav Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
102. Name the country that was banned from participating in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
1) Russia
2) China
3) Iran
4) Afghanistan
5) Republic of Korea
Answer- 1) Russia
Explanation:
Russia received a 2-year ban (December 17, 2020, and December 17, 2022) from the World Anti-Doping
Agency(WADA) for its state-sponsored doping program. Until the ban expires, no athlete can represent
Russia at the Olympics, Paralympics or World Championships and 2022 FIFA World Cup.
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i.Athletes will contest under the name “ROC”, the acronym of ‘Russian Olympic Committee’. When an
ROC athlete wins a Gold medal, the Russian anthem will not be played.
103. Where is “Venice and its Lagoon” - a famous UNESCO World Heritage Site located?
1) Greece
2) Portugal
3) Turkey
4) Belgium
5) Italy
Answer- 5) Italy
Explanation:
In July 2021, UNESCO's World Heritage Committee discussed converting the famous World Heritage site
from Italy - “Venice and its lagoon” environment as an endangered world heritage site due to the
impact of over-tourism, steady decline in population and poor governance.
104. Koya tribe, a unique multilingual tribal community, celebrated the Gondi Language Day on
July 21. Koya Tribes are the major tribes of which state?
1) Gujarat
2) Himachal Pradesh
3) Andaman & Nicobar
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Mizoram
Answer- 4) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
Koya tribe, a unique multilingual tribal community, celebrated the Gondi Language Day on July 21. Koya
Tribes are present majorly in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Odisha and Chhattisgarh.
105. Chrysilla volupe spiders, a rare species, was recently spotted at Puttenahalli lake. Where is
the lake located?
1) Kerala
2) Karnataka
3) Punjab
4) Uttarakhand
5) Assam
Answer- 2) Karnataka
Explanation:
Chrysilla volupe spiders, a rare species, was recently spotted at Puttenahalli lake in Karnataka. The
spider species is believed to be extinct for 150 years, until it was discovered at the Wayanad Wildlife
Sanctuary (WWS) in 2018.
106. Who (as of July’21) heads the Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs?
1) Narendra Modi
2) Amit Shah
3) Nirmala Sitharaman
4) Virendra Kumar
5) Rajnath Singh
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Answer- 5) Rajnath Singh
Explanation:
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, heads the Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs.
107. Name the river that flows through ‘Paris’ - the capital city of France.
1) Tiber River
2) Thames River
3) Spree River
4) Danube River
5) Seine River
Answer- 5) Seine River
Explanation:
City River
Paris, France Seine River
Rome, Italy Tiber River
London,UK Thames River
Berlin, Germany Spree River
Vienna, Austria Danube River
108. Which Schedule of the Indian Constitution details on the 6 Classical Languages of India?
1) 8th Schedule
2) 10th Schedule
3) 12th Schedule
4) 6th Schedule
5) 9th Schedule
Answer- 1) 8th Schedule
Explanation:
Currently there are six languages that enjoy the ‘Classical’ status in India:
Tamil (declared in 2004), Sanskrit (2005), Kannada (2008), Telugu (2008), Malayalam (2013), and Odia
(2014).
All the Classical Languages are listed in the 8th Schedule of the Constitution.
109. Which of the following Countries is wrongly matched with its Capital?
1) Cambodia - Phnom Penh
2) Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh City
3) Laos - Vientiane
4) Malaysia - Singapore
5) Philippines - Manila
Answer- 4) Malaysia - Singapore
Explanation:
Kuala Lumpur is the capital city of Malaysia.
Singapore is an island country in South-Asia.
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110. Who is the current (in July’21) Director-General of UNESCO?
1) Audrey Azoulay
2) Henrietta H. Fore
3) António Guterres
4) Kristalina Georgieva
5) David Malpass
Answer- 1) Audrey Azoulay
Explanation:
Audrey Azoulay from France is the current (in July’21) Director-General of UNESCO.
111. Which is the largest Satellite in our Solar System?
1) Titan
2) Moon
3) Phobos
4) Ganymede
5) Europa
Answer- 4) Ganymede
Explanation:
In July 2021, During a spaceflight, NASA’s Juno spacecraft was seen flying close to Jupiter's moon
Ganymede.
i.Ganymede, a moon of Jupiter, is the largest Satellite in our Solar System.
112. In July 2021, Tharu village was announced to be developed as a Tourist destination under
“One District, One Eco Tourism Spot” scheme. Name the state government that introduced the
scheme.
1) Maharashtra
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) West Bengal
4) Karnataka
5) Odisha
Answer- 2) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
Tharu village, a village along the Indo-Nepal border, dominated by the Tharu tribe is set to be developed
as a tourist destination under “One District, One Eco Tourism Spot” scheme of Uttar Pradesh.
113. Who authored the book, “China Room”?
1) Amitav Ghosh
2) Sunjeev Sahota
3) Richard Powers
4) Jhumpa Lahiri
5) Kazuo Ishiguro
Answer - 2) Sunjeev Sahota
Explanation:
“China Room” - a novel authored by Indian origin writer Sunjeev Sahota was nominated for the 2021
Booker Prize for Fiction.
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114.Who is the present union minister of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)?
1) Ashwini Vaishnaw
2) Narayan Tatu Rane
3) Jyotiraditya Scindia
4) Mahendra Nath Pandey
5) Pashupati Kumar Paras
Answer - 1) Ashwini Vaishnaw
Explanation -
Ashwini Vaishnaw (Rajya Sabha – Odisha) is an Indian politician and former Indian Administrative
Service officer currently serving as the Minister of Railways, Communications and Electronics &
Information Technology of India, since 8 July 2021. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
(MeitY) is an executive agency of the Union Government of the Republic of India. It was carved out of the
Ministry of Communications and Information Technology on 19 July 2016
115.What is the capital of Lebanon?
1) Kinshasa
2) Santiago
3) Nicosia
4) Yerevan
5) Beirut
Answer -5) Beirut
Explanation –
About Lebanon:
President– Michel Aoun
Capital– Beirut
Currency– Lebanese Pound
116.Chilika Lake and Bhitarkanika Mangroves are the Ramsar Sites.Where were the both sites
located?
1) TamilNadu
2) West Bengal
3) Odisha
4) AndhraPradesh
5) Maharashtra
Answer - 3) Odisha
117. Which of the below force are not under Central Armed Police Forces?
1) Border Security Force (BSF)
2) National Security Guard (NSG)
3) Central Reserve Police Force(CRPF)
4) Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPRD)
5) Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)
Answer – 4) Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPRD)
Explanation – The Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPRD) was established under Central
investigation and intelligence institutions on 28 August 1970 to modernize the police forces. It
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researches police issues, including training and the introduction of technology at the central and state
levels.
118. When was the International Solar Alliance established?
1) 2018
2) 2014
3) 2017
4) 2011
5) 2015
Answer- 5) 2015
Explanation:
International Solar Alliance (ISA) is an initiative by the Indian government launched in 2015. It is
headquartered at Gurugram, Haryana.
119. Who was the 1st Secretary-General of the United Nations?
1) Kofi Annan
2) António Guterres
3) Trygve Lie
4) Ban Ki-moon
5) U Thant
Answer- 3) Trygve Lie
Explanation:
Trygve Halvdan Lie from Norway was the 1st Secretary-General of the United Nations and served in
office between February 1, 1946 & November 10, 1952.
120. Match the following Ramsar Wetland sites in India with their respective location:
i. Keetham Lake a. Uttar Pradesh
ii. Pong Dam Lake b. Rajasthan
iii. Rudrasagar Lake c. Himachal Pradesh
iv. Sambhar Lake d. Tripura
1) i-d, ii-b, iii-a, iv-c
2) i-d, ii-c, iii-a, iv-b
3) i-d, ii-b, iii-c, iv-a
4) i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b
5) i-a, ii-c, iii-d, iv-b
Answer- 5) i-a, ii-c, iii-d, iv-b
Explanation:
Ramsar Wetland site Location
Keetham Lake Uttar Pradesh
Pong Dam Lake Himachal Pradesh
Rudrasagar Lake Tripura
Sambhar Lake Rajasthan
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121. Who was the 1st Chief Justice of India to become the acting President of India?
1) H. J. Kania
2) Mohammad Hidayatullah
3) P. N. Bhagwati
4) Y. V. Chandrachud
5) Ranganath Misra
Answer- 2) Mohammad Hidayatullah
Explanation:
Former Chief Justice of India Mohammad Hidayatullah, became the 1st Chief Justice of India to become
the acting President of India in 1969, after the death of then President Zakir Husain followed by the death
of Vice President V. V. Giri.
122. Which was the 2019 Lok Sabha constituency of Dr. Jitendra Singh - Minister of State (I/C) for
Science and Technology?
1) Amethi, Uttar Pradesh
2) Khunti, Jharkhand
3) Morena, Madhya Pradesh
4) Udhampur, Jammu & Kashmir
5) Nagpur, Maharashtra
Answer- 4) Udhampur, Jammu & Kashmir
Explanation:
Dr. Jitendra Singh - Minister of State (I/C) for Science and Technology; Earth Science was an elected
member of the parliament from the Udhampur Lok Sabha constituency of Jammu & Kashmir in 2019.
123. When was the Indian IT major company - Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) established?
1) 1968
2) 1991
3) 1976
4) 1989
5) 1955
Answer- 1) 1968
Explanation:
About Tata Consultancy Services (TCS):
CEO - Rajesh Gopinathan
Establishment – 1968
Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra
124. Who is the present (in July’21) Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO)?
1) Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
2) Audrey Azoulay
3) Henrietta H. Fore
4) Christine Lagarde
5) Kristalina Georgieva
Answer- 1) Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
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Explanation:
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala from Nigeria is the present (in July’21) Director-General of the World Trade
Organization (WTO).
125. In India, state with the highest number of Tiger population is awarded with the status of ‘Tiger
State’. Name the state government that currently (as of July’21) holds the ‘Tiger State’ status.
1) Karnataka
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Odisha
5) Assam
Answer- 2) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
Madhya Pradesh received the status of ‘Tiger State’ with 526 tigers. According to the All India Tiger
Estimation Report 2018, Madhya Pradesh topped the Tiger census with 526 tigers, followed by Karnataka
with 524 tigers and Uttarakhand with 442 tigers.
126. Where is the headquarters of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)?
1) Wheeler Island, Odisha
2) Ahmedabad, Gujarat
3) Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh
4) Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
5) Bangalore, Karnataka
Answer- 5) Bangalore, Karnataka
Explanation:
ISRO was established in 1969 with headquarters at Bangalore, Karnataka.
127. Who shall appoint a commission to investigate the conditions of backward class in a state, as
per Article 340 of Indian Constitution?
1) Governor
2) Chief Justice of High Court
3) Parliament
4) Chief Justice of India
5) President
Answer- 5) President
Explanation:
Article 340 – The President of India shall appoint a Commission to investigate the social and educational
conditions of backward classes within the territory of India.
128. Population of wild animals increased in Palamu Tiger Reserve due to absence of tourists in
COVID-19 restrictions. Where is Palamu Tiger Reserve located?
1) Gujarat
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Odisha
4) West Bengal
5) Jharkhand
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Answer- 5) Jharkhand
Explanation:
Population of wild animals increased in Jharkhand's Palamu Tiger Reserve, due to the absence of
tourists in COVID-19 restrictions.
129. As a result of promotional activities carried out by APEDA, Uttarakhand exported its 1st
consignment of vegetables to UAE. When was APEDA established?
1) 1991
2) 1956
3) 2001
4) 1986
5) 1968
Answer- 4) 1986
Explanation:
In July 2021, Uttarakhand exported its 1st consignment of vegetables including curry leaf, okra, pear and
bitter gourd sourced from the farmers of Haridwar to Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This comes as a result
of promotional activities carried out by Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development
Authority (APEDA) in Uttarakhand.
APEDA was established in 1986 with headquarter at New Delhi.
130. Match the following Cities with the respective Rivers flowing through them:
i. Paris a. Thames River
ii. Rome b. Tiber River
iii. London c. Spree River
iv. Berlin d. Seine River
1) i-d, ii-b, iii-a, iv-c
2) i-d, ii-c, iii-a, iv-b
3) i-d, ii-b, iii-c, iv-a
4) i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b
5) i-a, ii-c, iii-d, iv-b
Answer- 1) i-d, ii-b, iii-a, iv-c
Explanation:
City River
Paris, France Seine River
Rome, Italy Tiber River
London, UK Thames River
Berlin, Germany Spree River
131. Mount Guru Shikhar is the highest point of which mountain range?
1) Western Ghats
2) Satpura Range
3) Aravalli Range
4) Vindhya Range
5) Eastern Ghats
Answer- 3) Aravalli Range
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Explanation:
Mount Guru Shikhar is the highest point of Aravalli Range. It is located in the state of Rajasthan
132. In July’21, Superpressure Balloon-borne Imaging Telescope (SuperBIT) - a next-generation
space telescope was launched by the Royal Astronomical Society (RAS). Where is the headquarters
of RAS?
1) London, United Kingdom
2) New York, USA
3) Paris, France
4) Brussels, Belgium
5) Rome, Italy
Answer- 1) London, United Kingdom
Explanation:
In July’21, Superpressure Balloon-borne Imaging Telescope (SuperBIT) was launched by the Royal
Astronomical Society (RAS). SuperBIT is a next-generation space telescope that could fly on Air balloons.
i.Royal Astronomical Society is headquartered at London, United Kingdom.
133. As per the ‘Status of Leopards, Co-predators and Megaherbivores in India - 2018’ report,
Srivilliputhur Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary has the highest density of Leopard population
in Western Ghats. Where is the sanctuary?
1) Kerala
2) Karnataka
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Maharashtra
5) Tamil Nadu
Answer- 5) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
‘Srivilliputhur Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary’ in Tamil Nadu has the highest leopard density
(per 100 sq km), not just in the State but in the entire Western Ghats landscape. As per the report, ‘Status
of Leopards, Co-predators and Megaherbivores in India - 2018’ report released by the Environment
and Forests Ministry on Global Tiger Day 2021.
134. ‘Blue Pottery’ is a famous art form of which region?
1) Jaipur
2) Hyderabad
3) Kashmir
4) Ladakh
5) Mumbai
Answer- 1) Jaipur
Explanation:
Designer Disharee Mathur reinvented the heritage craft of Jaipur Blue Pottery at the ongoing, digital
graduate show ‘RCA2021’.
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Table of Contents
NATIONAL AFFAIRS ...................................................................................................................................................... 4
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS ......................................................................................................................................... 46
GOVT SCHEMES ............................................................................................................................................................ 55
VISITS............................................................................................................................................................................. 60
BANKING AND FINANCE ............................................................................................................................................. 60
ECONOMY AND BUSINESS .......................................................................................................................................... 96
MoUs AND AGREEMENTS ......................................................................................................................................... 101
APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS ................................................................................................................... 109
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS ................................................................................................................................ 123
SUMMITS, CONFERENCES ......................................................................................................................................... 130
COMMITTEE AND MEETING..................................................................................................................................... 132
INDEX ........................................................................................................................................................................... 137
ACQUISITION AND MERGERS .................................................................................................................................. 140
DEFENCE...................................................................................................................................................................... 143
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY .................................................................................................................................... 150
SPORTS ........................................................................................................................................................................ 155
BOOKS AND AUTHORS.............................................................................................................................................. 165
OBITUARY ................................................................................................................................................................... 172
IMPORTANT DAYS ..................................................................................................................................................... 177
ENVIRONMENT .......................................................................................................................................................... 189
APP and WEB PORTAL ............................................................................................................................................. 192
CURRENT STATIC BANKING .................................................................................................................................... 196
CA STATIC GK ............................................................................................................................................................. 207
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NATIONAL AFFAIRS
1. In July 2021, Ministry of Science & Technology launched the “Biotech-PRIDE Guidelines” that
was developed by Department of Biotechnology. What does ‘PRIDE’ stand for?
1) Practice Research and Innovation through Derived Execution
2) Promotion of Research and Innovation through Data Exchange
3) Promotion of Research Integration and Derived Execution
4) Practice of Remote Integrated Data Exchange
5) Promotion of Remote Integrated Data Exchange
Answer- 2) Promotion of Research and Innovation through Data Exchange
Explanation:
Dr Jitendra Singh, Minister of State for Science & Technology (I/C) released ‘Biotech-PRIDE (Promotion
of Research and Innovation through Data Exchange) Guidelines’ developed by Department of
Biotechnology (DBT)
i.As per the framework, Indian Biological Data Centre (IBDC) will act as a ‘Bio-Grid’ - a National
Repository for biological knowledge, information and data
2. In July 2021, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Record of Discussions with
India to strengthen its technical cooperation with which institution?
1) IISc Bangalore
2) IIT Madras
3) NIT Trichy
4) NIT Warangal
5) IIT Hyderabad
Answer- 5) IIT Hyderabad
Explanation:
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has signed a Record of Discussions with the Indian
government to strengthen its technical cooperation project with the IIT-Hyderabad – Phase 2 of
FRIENDSHIP (Future Researchers at IITH to Enhance Network Development with Scholarship).
3. Identify the Organisation that partnered with CBSE (in July’21) to launch - ‘AI For All’
programme to create awareness on Artificial Intelligence
1) Microsoft
2) Amazon
3) Intel
4) Google
5) Facebook
Answer- 3) Intel
Explanation:
Intel collaborated with the CBSE to launch - ‘AI For All’ under its ‘AI For Citizens’ programme to create a
basic understanding of artificial intelligence (AI) for Indian people, which is available in 11 vernacular
languages.
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4. As per the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment Bill), 2021 - The minimum threshold
for initiating pre-packaged insolvency resolution has been increased to ___________.
1) Rs 10 crore
2) Rs 5 crore
3) Rs 1 crore
4) Rs 50 lakhs
5) Rs 10 lakhs
Answer- 3) Rs 1 crore
Explanation:
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment Bill), 2021 was passed in the Parliament without any
discussions. The bill proposes a pre-packaged insolvency resolution process for Corporate debtors under
the MSME Development Act.
i.The bill specifies a minimum threshold of not more than INR 1 crore for initiating the pre-packaged
insolvency resolution process
5. Which is the 1st Indian State to provide 1% reservation for Transgender community under all
category for government services?
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Maharashtra
3) Karnataka
4) Kerala
5) Telangana
Answer- 3) Karnataka
Explanation:
Karnataka has become the 1st state in the country to provide 1% horizontal reservation for the
transgender in each category of General, SC, ST & OBC for all government services.
About Karnataka:
Capital– Bengaluru
Chief Minister– Basavaraj Bommai
6. Where did the 112th Annual Day celebrations of National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC)
held?
1) New Delhi
2) Mumbai, Maharashtra
3) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
4) Guwahati, Assam
5) Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Answer- 1) New Delhi
Explanation:
The 112th Annual Day celebrations of National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) were held in New
Delhi. Its function was presided over by Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, Ministry of Health and
Family Welfare (MoHFW).
i.He also launched the 1st newsletter under the ‘National Programme on Climate Change and Human
Health’ developed by NCDC.
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7. Which State Police was ranked 1st in India (in Aug’21) under ‘Crime and Criminal Tracking
Network System’ (CCTNS) for effective policing through e-Governance?
1) Gujarat
2) Himachal Pradesh
3) Haryana
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Kerala
Answer- 3) Haryana
Explanation:
Haryana Police secured 1st position in India under Crime and Criminal Tracking Network System
(CCTNS). While Gujarat & Himachal Pradesh Police were ranked at 2nd & 3rd positions.
i.CCTNS was created for a comprehensive & integrated system for effective policing through e-
Governance with an allocation of INR 2000 crore.
8. Identify the points that are correctly related to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites & the World
Heritage Committee (WHC) meeting that was held (in July’21) at Fuzhou, China
A) During the meeting 34 new sites were included to UNESCO Heritage List, with 2 from India -
Kakatiya Rudreshwara Temple & Dholavira
B) With the addition of 2 sites, India now has 36 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
C) Congo’s Salonga National Park was removed from the List of World Heritage Sites in Danger,
while Romania’s Rosia Montana Mining Landscape was added to the list
1) All A, B & C
2) Only B & C
3) Only A & C
4) Only A
5) Only C
Answer- 3) Only A & C
Explanation:
The Extended 44th Session of the World Heritage Committee (WHC) was held in Fuzhou, China. During
the session, 34 properties were inscribed on the UNESCO Heritage List.
i.From India, 2 sites were newly added to the World Heritage List.
• Kakatiya Rudreshwara Temple, Telangana
• Dholavira: A Harappan City, Gujarat
ii.With the addition of 2 sites, India now has 40 UNESCO World Heritage Sites (32 Cultural, 7 Natural &
1 Mixed Property).
iii.Salonga National Park (Congo) was removed from the List of World Heritage in Danger, while Rosia
Montana Mining Landscape (Romania) was simultaneously added to the list.
9. Where was “Krishikarna Project” - a hi-tech farming promotion program implemented in August
2021?
1) Ludhiana, Punjab
2) Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
3) Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
4) Tanjore, Tamil Nadu
5) Ongole, Andhra Pradesh
Answer- 3) Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
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Explanation:
Krishikarna project, a joint initiative of Kerala’s State Agri Horticultural Society (SAHS), Sustainable
Foundation, and Qore3 Innovations, was launched in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to promote hi-tech
farming.
10. As per “Turning around the Power Distribution Sector- Learnings and Best Practices from
Reforms” report, Indian Power Distribution companies incurred a loss of Rs 90,000 crore in FY21.
Which organisation released the report?
1) NITI Aayog
2) Central Electricity Regulatory Commission
3) National Development Council
4) Competition Commission of India
5) Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade
Answer- 1) NITI Aayog
Explanation:
NITI Aayog released a Report titled “Turning around the Power Distribution Sector- Learnings and
Best Practices from Reforms”. The report is co-authored by NITI Aayog, RMI (Rocky Mountain Institute),
and RMI India.
i.As per the report, Power Distribution Companies incurred a total loss of around Rs 90,000 crore in FY
21.
11. Identify the points that are correctly related to “e-RUPI” - a digital payment solution launched
by the Prime minister in August 2021.
A) It is a One-time generatable Digital Payment Voucher developed by NPCI to facilitate ease in
Direct Benefit Transfer by government
B) Digital Voucher consisting of QR code or SMS-string will be sent to the beneficiaries registered
mobile number
C) At present, there are 11 banks registered with the e-RUPI service of NPCI
1) All A, B & C
2) Only B & C
3) Only A & C
4) Only B
5) Only C
Answer- 1) All A, B & C
Explanation:
Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi virtually launched a prepaid electronic voucher-based digital
payment solution e-RUPI to strengthen the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) of benefits from govt.
i.e-RUPI, a one-time cashless & contactless digital payment vouchers were developed by the National
Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)
ii.e-RUPI e-Voucher/coupon will be sent in the form of SMS-string or QR code to the beneficiaries’
registered mobile, which can be used for receiving money.
iii.The e-RUPI service was boarded into 11 banks (both private and public) as an issuing entity.
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12. What is the total amount provided by the government in FY21 under National Scheduled
Caste/Scheduled Tribe Hub (NSSH) to support SC/ST Entrepreneurs?
1) Rs 500 crore
2) Rs 120 crore
3) Rs 1550 crore
4) Rs 2110 crore
5) Rs 210 crore
Answer- 2) Rs 120 crore
Explanation:
Union Minister for MSME, Narayan TatuRane stated that funds of INR 120 Crore were released in FY21
under the National Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) Hub (NSSH), to provide financial support
to SC/ST Entrepreneurs.
13. Name the Ministry that launched the scheme - ‘Information-Monitoring, Evaluation and Social
Audit (I-MESA)’ to review all of its schemes launched in FY 2021-22
1) Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
2) Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
3) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
4) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
5) Ministry of Cooperation
Answer- 4) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Explanation:
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MoSJE) has formulated a scheme ‘Information-
Monitoring, Evaluation and Social Audit (I-MESA)’ in FY 2021-22. Under the scheme, Social Audits will be
conducted for all the schemes of the MoSJE starting FY 2021-22.
14. In August 2021, Titagarh Wagons manufactured India’s 1st lightest Metro Train made of
Aluminum.
Identify the points that are correctly related to the recent Indian initiatives with respect to
Railways:
A) The Metro train manufactured in Italy, will become the 1st Metro train to be deployed in Pune
Metro
B) Only 3 of the 34 trains will be manufactured in Italy and the rest in Chennai, Tamil Nadu
C) India has re-launched its goods train service between Haldibari (West Bengal) – Chilahati
(Bangladesh) after 1965
1) Only C
2) Only A & C
3) All A, B & C
4) Only B & C
5) Only B
Answer- 2) Only A & C
Explanation:
Titagarh Wagons Ltd, a company based out of Titagarh in West Bengal, held a virtual ceremony to
display its first train for Pune Metro (Maharashtra) which was manufactured by its subsidiary in Italy. It
will be India’s 1st lightest metro train set as it is being manufactured with Aluminium for the first time in
our country.
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i.Only 3 of the 34 trains will be manufactured in Italy. The rest will be manufactured at Titagarh Kolkata’s
newly upgraded plant.
ii.The first goods train on Haldibari (West Bengal) – Chilahati (Bangladesh) rail link was flagged off
carrying construction material (stone chips) after 1965. It is a 5th rail link between India and Bangladesh
15. Which of the following wings of Indian Armed Force participated (in Aug’21) in the Table-Top
(TT) war-gaming exercise alongside the Indian Army?
1) Indian Navy
2) Indian Air Force
3) Indian Coast Guard
4) Only 1 & 2
5) Only 1 & 3
Answer- 4) Only 1 & 2
Explanation:
For the 1st time, a Table-Top (TT) war-gaming exercise was held between India’s 3 Armed Services
(Indian Army, Indian Air Force, Indian Navy). It was held to fine-tune the model of Integrated tri-service
theatre commands.
i.Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to announce the creation of 4 new Integrated theatre commands
from the Red Fort on August 15, 2021.
16. Identify the organisation that partnered (in Aug’21) with RackBank Datacenters for converting
India’s 1st Hyper-scale data center as 100% renewable energy powered.
1) ReNew Power
2) Solar Energy Corporation of India
3) Tata Power Solar
4) Azure Power
5) Suzlon Energy
Answer- 1) ReNew Power
Explanation:
ReNew Power has signed an MoU with RackBank Datacenters Limited to power India’s 1st hyper-scale
Data center with 100% Renewable Energy (RE), it is also set to be India’s 1st Green Data center.
17. Which Ministry launched “Garima Grihas” - an organisation to provide safe & secure shelter for
Transgender persons?
1) Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
2) Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
3) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
4) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
5) Ministry of Cooperation
Answer- 4) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Explanation:
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment announced its plan to set up “Garima Grihas” for
Transgender persons with the help of community-based organizations. Garima Grihas will provide safe
and secure shelter to Transgender persons.
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18. In August 2021, Delhi government launched __________ initiative to increase Delhi’s per capita
income equivalent to Singapore.
1) Delhi@2025
2) Delhi’25
3) Delhi@2047
4) Delhi’35
5) Delhi@2035
Answer- 3) Delhi@2047
Explanation:
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal launched the ‘Delhi@2047’ initiative to facilitate partnership with
the private sector, CSR initiatives and philanthropic Organisation to make Delhi a global city by 2047.
i.The vision document has set an aim to take Delhi’s per capita income to Singapore’s level
19. Identify the points that are correctly related to the initiatives made in the recent (in Aug’21)
Cabinet approval:
A) Fast Track Special Court (FTSCs) which includes POCSO Courts were given extension till for 2
years till March 2023
B) The revised ‘Samagra Shiksha Scheme’ is extended for 3 more years i.e., from FY21 to FY24
C) Stipend under ‘Rani Laxmibai Atma Raksha Prashikshan’ program is proposed to be increased
from Rs 3000 to Rs 5000/month
1) Only A
2) Only A & C
3) All A, B & C
4) Only A & B
5) Only C
Answer- 2) Only A & C
Explanation:
i.The Union Cabinet gave approval for the Continuation of Fast Track Special Court (FTSCs) for 2 years till
March 2023.
ii.1023 FTSCs including 389 exclusive POCSO Courts that are Centrally Sponsored under Nirbhaya fund.
iii.Approved the extension of the revised ‘Samagra Shiksha Scheme’ for 5 years i.e., from FY22 to FY26
(2021-22 to 2025-26). A total of Rs 2.94 lakh crore will be allocated for the scheme.
iv.Government gave approval for increasing the stipend from Rs 3000 to Rs 5000 per month under ‘Rani
Laxmibai Atma Raksha Prashikshan’ -a special self-defence skills training program.
20. Which organisation got approval from the Union Cabinet (in Aug’21) for signing an MoU with
Netherlands ‘The Delft University of Technology’ towards academic collaboration?
1) Indian Institute of Science Education and Research
2) Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
3) Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology
4) Delhi Technological University
5) Indian Institute of Remote Sensing
Answer- 3) Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology
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Explanation:
Cabinet approved an MoU between the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) and The
Delft University of Technology (TU Delft), the Netherlands for academic programmes and research in
Science and Technology.
21. Name the World’s Highest Motorable pass that was recently (in Aug’21) constructed by the
Border Roads Organisation (BRO)
1) Naku La Pass
2) Mana Pass
3) Chang La Pass
4) Goecha La Pass
5) Umling La Pass
Answer- 5) Umling La Pass
Explanation:
Border Roads Organisation (BRO) constructed the World’s highest 52-km-long tarmac road or
motorable pass at Umling La Pass in eastern Ladakh at an altitude of 19,300 feet
22. What is the Targeted Loan Disbursement amount for FY 2021-22 under Pradhan Mantri
MUDRA Yojana (PMMY)?
1) Rs 3 Trillion
2) Rs 5 Trillion
3) Rs 2 Trillion
4) Rs 2.5 Trillion
5) Rs 4.5 Trillion
Answer- 1) Rs 3 Trillion
Explanation:
Government of India has set the Loan Disbursement Target under Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana
(PMMY) at INR 3 trillion for the current Financial Year (FY) 2021-22.
MUDRA (Micro Units Development and Refinance Agency Ltd.) bank was launched in 2015 to provide
loans at lower rates to Micro-financing institutions.
23. In August 2021, the Supreme Court of India made changes to the Pardoning of Prisoners.
What are the points that are correctly related to the recent change & the existing rules on
Pardoning?
A) Powers of Article 161 is extended to allow State Governors to Pardon Prisoners including those
serving death penalty, even before the complete minimum 14 years Jail term
B) The President, under Article 72, has the power to grant pardon in all cases including Death
penalties.
C) As of now, the State government can request its Governor to pardon a Prisoner, only after
he/she serves a minimum of 14 years in jail.
1) Only A
2) Only A & C
3) All A, B & C
4) Only A & B
5) Only C
Answer- 3) All A, B & C
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Explanation:
A Supreme Court of India has held that the Governor of a state can pardon prisoners, including death
row convicts, even before they have served a minimum 14 years of prison sentence, as per constitutional
powers granted to Governors under Article 161 of the Indian Constitution.
i.Till now, only the President, under Article 72, had the power to grant pardon in all cases including Death
penalties.
ii.As of now, the State government can request its Governor to pardon a Prisoner, only after he/she serves
a minimum of 14 years in jail.
24. In August 2021, __________ installed Agro-Automatic Weather Stations (AWS) in _____ districts to
support farmers with early data on weather forecasts
1) India Meteorological Department; 150
2) ISRO; 150
3) NABARD; 150
4) ISRO; 200
5) India Meteorological Department; 200
Answer- 5) India Meteorological Department; 200
Explanation:
In order to provide weather forecasts for farmers, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) is all set to
install Agro-Automatic Weather Stations (AWS) at 200 District Agromet Units (DAMUs) located in Krishi
Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) network.
25. Identify the organisation that inaugurated ‘Health QUEST Study’ - a program to upgrade the
standard of Indian Healthcare system.
1) ICMR
2) DRDO
3) Medical Council of India
4) Quality Council of India
5) ISRO
Answer- 5) ISRO
Explanation:
ISRO formally inaugurated the Health QUEST study (Health Quality Upgradation Enabled by Space
Technology of ISRO) to upgrade the healthcare systems standards of India
26. In Aug’21, the Union Cabinet gave approval for the 127th Constitutional Amendment Bill, which
restores the powers of States & UT to make their own ______ lists, that was earlier removed in the
_______ Constitutional Amendment.
1) SC-ST; 102nd
2) OBC; 102nd
3) SC-ST; 105th
4) OBC; 105th
5) SC-ST; 107th
Answer- 2) OBC; 102nd
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet approved the Constitution (127th) Amendment Bill, which will restore the power of
States & UTs to make their own Other Backward Class (OBC) lists.
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Through the 102nd Constitution Amendment Act of 2018, removed the powers of States & UTs to create
their own OBC list added the decision making power to the President of India.
27. Where is India’s 1st ‘Water Villa’ being constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 800 crores?
1) Lakshadweep
2) Andaman & Nicobar
3) Gujarat
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Puducherry
Answer- 1) Lakshadweep
Explanation:
For the first time in India, water villas will be set up in the Union Territory (UT) of Lakshadweep with an
outlay of Rs 800 crore.
About Lakshadweep:
Capital– Kavaratti
Governor– Praful Khoda Patel
28. Identify the State/UT that launched “Pani Maah”- a month long campaign to accelerate
implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission
1) Sikkim
2) Ladakh
3) Goa
4) Puducherry
5) Chandigarh
Answer- 2) Ladakh
Explanation:
Lt Governor of Ladakh RK Mathur launched a month-long campaign named ‘Pani Maah (water month)’
to accelerate the implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) and to inform and engage village communities
on the importance of clean water in the Union Territory (UT) of Ladakh.
29. On 6th August 2021, TRIFED celebrated its 34th Foundation Day. TRIFED is an organisation
that works under the administrative control of which Ministry?
1) Ministry of MSME
2) Ministry of Women and Child Development
3) Ministry of Rural Development
4) Ministry of Tribal Affairs
5) Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Answer- 4) Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Explanation:
TRIFED, under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, celebrated its 34th Foundation day on 6th August 2021 to
raise awareness about the issues related to the trade in tribal regions and the need to ensure a fair deal
for them.
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30. In August 2021, Indian government honoured Social Worker _________________ with a
Commemorative Postage Stamp as a tribute to his contribution towards the nation.
1) Vinoba Bhave
2) Medha Patkar
3) Mananiya Chaman Lal
4) Anna Hazare
5) Jyotiba Phule
Answer- 3) Mananiya Chaman Lal
Explanation:
Vice President Venkaiah Naidu released a Commemorative Postage Stamp on the Social worker,
‘Mananiya Chaman Lal’. The stamp was issued as a tribute to Unsung Heroes of India, by the Department
of Posts.
31. Which is the 1st Indian State/UT to issue orders to implement National Education Policy (NEP)
– 2020?
1) New Delhi
2) Karnataka
3) Puducherry
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Uttar Pradesh
Answer- 2) Karnataka
Explanation:
The Karnataka government issued an order for the implementation of the National Education Policy
(NEP) – 2020 from the current academic year 2021-2022.
i.Through this, Karnataka has become the 1st state in India to issue an order on the implementation of
NEP-2020.
32. In August 2021, the Central Government of India launched the “National Mission on Edible Oil-
Oil Palm” (NMEO-OP) and the 9th installment of the PM- Kisan scheme.
Identify the points that are correctly related to the points:
A) A total investment of Rs 25,500 crores has been made under the NMEO-OP for a period of 6-
years
B) India, the world’s biggest vegetable oil importer, and targets to reduce edible import
dependence from 60 to 45% by 2024-25
C) The 9th instalment of Rs 19,500 crores has been released, and till now a total of Rs 1 lakh crores
has been distributed under PM Kisan Scheme
1) All A, B & C
2) Only C
3) Only B & C
4) Only A
5) Only A & B
Answer- 3) Only B & C
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the National Mission on Edible Oil-Oil Palm (NMEO-OP) to
make India self-sufficient in edible oil production.
i.The government plans to invest Rs 11,000 crore under NMEO-OP for a 5-year.
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ii.India, the world’s biggest vegetable oil importer, and targets to reduce edible import dependence from
60 to 45% by 2024-25.
iii.PM virtually released the 9th installment of PM-KISAN, enabling the transfer of more than Rs 19,500
crores.
• So far, Rs 1 lakh crores has been given to farmers under PM-KISAN.
33. Identify the state government that recently (in Aug’21) excluded the ‘Gurkha’ community from
illegal immigrants or foreigners tag under the Citizenship Act, 1955.
1) Uttarakhand
2) West Bengal
3) Sikkim
4) Assam
5) Mizoram
Answer- 4) Assam
Explanation:
The Assam cabinet has decided to not prosecute any Gurkha member under the Citizenship Act, 1955. It
will also remove the illegal immigrants or foreigners tag for the Gurkhas.
i.The Assam cabinet has also included Gurkhas & 4 other indigenous communities – Ahoms, Morons,
Motoks and Chutias as ‘protected classes of persons’.
34. Ministry of _________________ is set to host the 1st India Internet Governance Forum 2021 (IIGF
2021) in October 2021 under the theme _____________________.
1) Science and Technology; Inclusive Internet for Digital India
2) Electronics & Information Technology; Inclusive Internet for Digital India
3) Electronics & Information Technology; Digital India: Success to Excellence
4) Electronics & Information Technology; Together for a better Internet
5) Science and Technology; Together for a better Internet
Answer- 2) Electronics & Information Technology; Inclusive Internet for Digital India
Explanation:
Government of India (GoI) is set to host the 1st India Internet Governance Forum 2021 (IIGF 2021) in
India from October 20-22, 2021. IIGF 2021 will be conducted by the Ministry of Electronics & Information
Technology (MeitY).
• Theme of IIGF-2021 - “Inclusive Internet for Digital India”
35. Which is the 1st Indian Navy Ship to visit Odisha’s heritage coastal Port of Gopalpur?
1) INS Khanjar
2) INS Kadmatt
3) INS Shivalik
4) INS Kochi
5) INS Kavaratti
Answer- 1) INS Khanjar
Explanation:
INS Khanjar became the 1st Indian Navy Ship to call at the Heritage Coastal Port of Gopalpur, Odisha.
The visit was aimed at enhancing ties & spreading awareness among the local population on coastal
security & maritime operations.
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36. Where was India’s 1st National Heart Failure Biobank recently (in Aug’21) inaugurated?
1) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
2) Hyderabad, Telangana
3) Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
4) Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
5) Pune, Maharashtra
Answer- 3) Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Explanation:
India’s 1st National Heart Failure Biobank (NHFB) was inaugurated at the National Centre for Advanced
Research and Excellence in HF (CARE-HF) at the Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and
Technology (SCTIMST), Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
37. In August 2021, PM Narendra Modi launched the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 2.0 Scheme
targeting to provide ___________ LPG connections, while the flagship scheme was first launched in
_______ under the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas.
1) 10 million; 2016
2) 8 million; 2017
3) 5 million; 2017
4) 8 million; 2016
5) 10 million; 2015
Answer- 1) 10 million; 2016
Explanation:
PM Narendra Modi virtually launched the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 2.0 (PMUY 2.0) Scheme from
Mahoba district of Uttar Pradesh. Under PMUY 2.0, an additional 10 million LPG connections will be
provided to the beneficiaries.
i.PMUY is a flagship scheme of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG). It was launched on
1st May 2016.
ii.Tagline of PMUY– “Swachh Indhan, Behtar Jeevan”.
38. Where did Indian Air Force recently (in Aug’21) construct one of the World’s Highest Mobile
Air Traffic Control Tower?
1) Jammu & Kashmir
2) Punjab
3) Ladakh
4) Rajasthan
5) Uttarakhand
Answer- 3) Ladakh
Explanation:
One of the World’s Highest Mobile Air Traffic Control (ATC) towers has been built by the Indian Air Force
(IAF) in the Nyoma area of Ladakh at the Advanced Landing Ground.
39. In August 2021, India’s Ministry of New & Renewable Energy in partnership with UNIDO & GEF
launched a “Loan Interest Subvention Scheme”. What are the projects that are eligible for the loan?
1) Solar Energy projects
2) Waste to Energy Biomethanation projects
3) CO2 to Ethanol Conversion projects
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4) Waste Water management projects
5) All the Above
Answer- 2) Waste to Energy Biomethanation projects
Explanation:
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) launched a ‘Loan Interest Subvention Scheme’ in
collaboration with UNIDO and GEF to provide financial assistance for innovative waste to energy
biomethanation projects and business models to reduce the financial burden on beneficiaries.
• GEF - Global Environment Facility
• UNIDO - United Nations Industrial Development Organization
A GIS(Geographic Information System)-based Waste Mapping Tool that was developed under the GEF-
MNRE-UNIDO was also released. It aims to provide district level estimates of available urban & industrial
organic wastes.
40. As per the Parliamentary data, the ____ Indian Census will be India’s 1st Digital Census that is to
be conducted in ____ Indian Languages
1) 16th; 16
2) 15th; 16
3) 16th; 18
4) 15th; 18
5) 17th; 18
Answer- 3) 16th; 18
Explanation:
Minister of State for Home Affairs (MHA) Nityanand Rai stated in the Parliament that the 16th Indian
Census will be India’s 1st-ever Digital Census.
i.It will be conducted in 18 languages and English.
ii.For the 1st time the information of household headed by Transgender community will be collected as
a new category under Third Gender.
41. Which organisation partnered with the USA’s National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration
(NOAA) to improve India’s Weather Forecasting system?
1) National Institute of Ocean Technology
2) Indian Space Research Organisation
3) Indian Institute Of Tropical Meteorology
4) National Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasting
5) India Meteorological Department
Answer- 1) National Institute of Ocean Technology
Explanation:
India’s National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) & National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration
(NOAA) of US have signed an MoU on Monsoon data analysis and cooperation to improve weather
forecasts in the region.
42. In August 2021, Indian Government gave approval to Team CLAW to scale ____________, which will
be a new World Record for a Team of people with disabilities.
1) Gangotri Glacier
2) Mount Hindu Kush
3) Siachen Glacier
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4) Kangchenjunga
5) Mount K2
Answer- 3) Siachen Glacier
Explanation:
The Government of India has accorded sanctions to Team CLAW (Conquer Land Air Water) to lead a team
of people with disabilities to scale Siachen Glacier. It is being undertaken as part of ‘Operation Blue
Freedom’.
i.It will be the new World Record for the largest team of people with disability.
43. Which bank was selected as the implementing partner by Punjab for its new online water bill
payment system for villages?
1) State Bank of India
2) Canara Bank
3) HDFC bank
4) Punjab National Bank
5) IndusInd Bank
Answer- 3) HDFC bank
Explanation:
The State Government of Punjab is all set to introduce an online payment system for water supply bills in
all of its villages in a phased manner. This system is being implemented in collaboration with HDFC bank.
44. Which state received (in Aug’21) a loan worth Rs 188 crores from NABARD for constructing a
Super Specialty Hospital?
1) Goa
2) Sikkim
3) Uttarakhand
4) Maharashtra
5) Odisha
Answer- 1) Goa
Explanation:
NABARD sanctioned loans worth INR 188.81 crore under Rural Infrastructure Development Fund
(RIDF) for the construction of Super Specialty Block Hospital in Bambolim and Enhancement of Solid
Waste Treatment plant in Saligao in the state of Goa.
45. Which state is collaborating with TRIFED (in Aug’21) to establish 5 TRIFOOD Tribal Food
Parks?
1) Kerala
2) Telangana
3) Maharashtra
4) Jharkhand
5) Assam
Answer- 5) Assam
Explanation:
Himanta Biswa Sarma, Chief Minister of Assam held a meeting with a delegation of TRIFED led by Pravir
Krishna to identify the possibilities for establishing a network of Van Dhan Vikas Kendra
Clusters(VDVKCs) across Assam.
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i.They are planning to establish 5 TRIFOOD Tribal Food Parks and a digital marketing network in
Assam.
46. Which is the 1st Indian City to be Certified as “Water Plus City” by the Ministry of Housing &
Urban Affairs under Swachh Bharat Mission - Water Plus?
1) Indore, Madhya Pradesh
2) Noida, Uttar Pradesh
3) Gurugram, Haryana
4) Bhubaneswar, Odisha
5) Hyderabad, Telangana
Answer- 1) Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has declared Indore, Madhya Pradesh, as the 1st
‘water plus’ city of India.
i.Indore received the 1st Swachh Certification of Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) Water Plus from the
MoHUA under the Swachh Survekshan 2021.
ii.The certification is awarded to cities for maintaining cleanliness in rivers & proper administration
of drains.
47. Which is the 1st Indian State/UT to provide faceless transport services including e-Learners
Licences?
1) Chandigarh
2) Goa
3) Sikkim
4) Delhi
5) Ladakh
Answer- 4) Delhi
Explanation:
Chief Minister (CM) of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal launched the state transport department’s 33 ‘faceless’
services during a function at IP Depot Regional Transport Office (RTO), New Delhi.
i.This will enable people to get various transport-related documents online along with obtaining an e-
learning licence.
48. Which state government recently (in Aug’21) introduced “Rajiv Gandhi Award for excellence
in IT”- to recognise companies that excel in the IT sector?
1) Maharashtra
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Goa
4) Telangana
5) Punjab
Answer- 1) Maharashtra
Explanation:
Maharashtra government introduced the “Rajiv Gandhi Award for excellence in IT”, named after
former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, to recognise the firms that excel in the Information Technology (IT)
Sector in
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49. _______________ had released the handbook named ‘Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
Implementation’ (in Aug’ 21). Notably India has set the target of increasing its Electric Vehicle
numbers to 30% by _________.
1) NITI Aayog, 2028
2) Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, 2028
3) NITI Aayog, 2030
4) Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, 2030
5) Ministry of Power, 2030
Answer- 3) NITI Aayog, 2030
Explanation:
NITI Aayog had released the handbook named ‘Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
Implementation’. India had set a goal of increasing the Electric Vehicle numbers to 30% by 2030.
i. The book will provide guidance to the state governments and local bodies about policy-making and
setting up of norms related to charging networks for Electric vehicles.
50. In August 2021, The total installed renewable energy capacity in India, excluding large Hydro,
had crossed the milestone of __________, taking India to _____ position in the world in terms of
installed Renewable Energy capacity.
1) 100 GW, 5th
2) 100 GW, 4th
3) 150 GW, 4th
4) 150 GW, 5th
5) 200 GW, 5th
Answer- 2) 100 GW, 4th
Explanation:
The total installed renewable energy capacity in India, excluding large Hydro, had crossed the
milestone of 100 Gigawatts with this, India holds 4th position in the world in terms of installed
Renewable Energy capacity.
i. India has set the target of 450 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030.
51. Which institute signed an MoU with the National Health Authority (in Aug’ 21) to strengthen
India’s response to the COVID-19 crisis?
1) IIT, Delhi
2) AIMS, Delhi
3) IIT, Mumbai
4) IIT, Guwahati
5) IISC, Bangalore
Answer- 1) IIT, Delhi
Explanation:
NHA had signed an MoU with the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi to strengthen India’s response
to the COVID-19 crisis. It will cater to the needs and priorities of the AB PM-JAY ecosystem (Ayushman
Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya).
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52. Identify the points that are correctly related to the newly amended Plastic Waste Management
Rules, 2021.
A) Manufacture, import, sale and use of single-use plastic items like polystyrene commodities is
prohibited
B) Identified Single Use Plastic items will be banned from 31st December 2021
C) The proposal increased the thickness of Plastic Carry bags to 120 microns from 31st December
2022
1) All A, B & C
2) Only C
3) Only A & C
4) Only B
5) Only B & C
Answer- 3) Only A & C
Explanation:
In August 2021, the Central Government amended the Plastic Waste Management (PWM) Rules, 2016
with Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2021.
i.It prohibits the use of identified single use plastic items with low utility and high littering potential w.e.f.
July 1, 2022.
ii.The manufacture, import, stocking, distribution, sale and use of following single-use plastic, including
polystyrene and expanded polystyrene, commodities is prohibited
iii.With effect from September 30, 2021, the thickness of plastic carry bags has been increased from 50
microns to 75 microns.
• Then from December 31, 2022, it will be increased to 120 microns.
53. Who will be benefited through the Rs 1625 crore financial assistance announced by PM
Narendra Modi during the ‘Atmanirbhar Narishakti se Samvad’ organised under DAY-NRLM?
1) Women Self Help Groups
2) MSME exporters
3) Farmer Producer Organisations
4) Solar Panel Manufacturers
5) Children Orphaned by Covid-19
Answer- 1) Women Self Help Groups
Explanation:
In August, 2021, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually participated in ‘Atmanirbhar Narishakti se
Samvad’ where he interacted with women Self Help Groups (SHG) members/community resource
persons promoted under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-
NRLM).
i.There he announced a financial support of Rs. 1625 Crore to over 4 lakh Women SHGs to promote
entrepreneurship among women.
54. In August 2021, the Environment Ministry included 4 wetland sites to the Ramsar Convention
List. What are the points that are correctly related to the initiatives?
A) Odisha’s Thol Lake Wildlife Sanctuary and Punjab’s Wadhvana Wetland were among the newly
added sites
B) The entry of Sultanpur National Park & Bhindawas Wildlife Sanctuary led to the creation of 1st
Ramsar Sites in Haryana
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C) With the addition of 4 sites, India now has a total of 39 Ramsar Sites
1) All A, B & C
2) Only C
3) Only A & C
4) Only B
5) Only B & C
Answer- 4) Only B
Explanation:
In August 2021, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change announced the addition of 4
more wetlands from India, 2 each from Gujarat and Haryana were included to the Ramsar Convention
site list.
• Thol Lake Wildlife Sanctuary, Gujarat
• Wadhvana Wetland, Gujarat
• Sultanpur National Park, Gurgaon, Haryana
• Bhindawas Wildlife Sanctuary, Jhajjar, Haryana.
i.With this, the number of Ramsar sites in India became 46 and Haryana got its 1st Ramsar site.
55. Which is the 1st Indian state to recognise Community Forest Resource Rights in urban areas?
1) Gujarat
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) West Bengal
4) Chhattisgarh
5) Assam
Answer- 4) Chhattisgarh
Explanation:
On the occasion of International Day of World’s Indigenous People Day i.e. August 9, 2021, the Chief
Minister of Chhattisgarh Bhupesh Baghel recognized Community Forest Resource Rights in an urban
area, making it the 1st state in India to do so.
• Anusuiya Uikey is the current Governor of Chhattisgarh
56. Where was the 1st of its kind ‘Drone Forensic Lab & Research Centre’ recently (in Aug’21)
inaugurated?
1) Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
2) Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
3) Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
4) Kolkata, West Bengal
5) Pune, Maharashtra
Answer- 3) Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Explanation:
The Chief Minister (CM) of Kerala Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated the India’s first first-of-its-kind Drone
Forensic Lab and Research Centre in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala during a function held in the SAP
(Special Armed Police) parade ground. Notably, it was launched by the State police of Kerala.
• Arif Mohammad Khan is the present Governor of Kerala
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57. On India’s 75th Independence Day Celebrations, PM Narendra Modi announced 75
______________ to be rolled out in 75 weeks of Amrit Mahotsav of Independence.
1) Gatimaan Express
2) Vande Bharat Express
3) Intercity Express
4) Hyperloop Trains
5) Rajdhani Express
Answer- 2) Vande Bharat Express
Explanation:
PM Narendra Modi addressed the nation on India’s 75th Independence day celebration and laid the
vision “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, and Sabka Prayas” for the country for the next 25
years.
i. He also announced 75 ‘Vande Bharat Express’ trains to be rolled out in 75 weeks of Amrit Mahotsav
of Independence.
58. Identify the correct statement(s) related to the major announcements made by PM Narendra
Modi on India’s 75th Independence Day Celebrations.
A) ‘Gati Shakti’ National Master Plan for Electrification was launched with the allocation of Rs. 20
Lakh Crore.
B) To fight malnutrition, GoI will provide ‘fortified rice’ to the poor through the PDS, Mid-Day
meals Scheme, and Others by 2024.
C) Indian Government allowed enrollment of girls to Sainik Schools & launched an eCommerce
platform to promote Self Help Groups.
1) Only A & B
2) Only B & C
3) Only A & C
4) Only A
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 2) Only B & C
Explanation:
i. ‘Gati Shakti’ National Master Plan for Infrastructure was launched with the allocation of Rs. 100
Lakh Crore.
ii. To fight malnutrition, GoI will provide ‘fortified rice’ to the poor through the PDS, Mid-Day meals
Scheme, and Others by 2024.
iii. For the 1st time ever the Indian Government allowed enrollment of girls to Sainik Schools. It
launched an eCommerce platform also to promote Self Help Groups.
59. Name the ministry that launched (in Aug’ 21) a Logo and brand named ‘SonChiraiya’ to
promote market products of Self Help Groups.
1) Ministry of Rural Development
2) Ministry of Corporate Affairs
3) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
4) Ministry of Finance
5) Ministry of Consumer Affairs
Answer- 3) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
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Explanation:
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs launched a logo and brand named “SonChiraiya” to
promote market products of Urban Self Help Groups. This would enhance women’s participation &
make them financially empowered.
60. Which body conducted a nationwide assessment (in Aug’ 21) of minority schools in which
they found that 62.50% of students in minority schools belong to non-minority communities?
1) National Institute of Public Cooperation and Child Development
2) National Commission for Protection of Child Rights
3) National Commission for Women
4) Central Social Welfare Board
5) Rashtriya Mahila Kosh
Answer- 2) National Commission for Protection of Child Rights
Explanation:
The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) conducted a nationwide
assessment of minority schools regarding the education of minority communities.
i. It was done to study the impact of Article 15(5) and Article 21A of the Constitution of India.
61. Which state launched (in Aug’ 21) the ‘e-crop survey’ initiative to reduce the difficulties of the
farmers and to provide them crop-related information?
1) Jharkhand
2) Maharashtra
3) Bihar
4) Karnataka
5) Tamil Nadu
Answer- 2) Maharashtra
Explanation:
Uddhav Thackeray, CM of Maharashtra, launched the e-crop survey initiative. It was related to the
farmers of the state.
About Maharashtra:
Governor– Bhagat Singh Koshyari
National Park- Gugamal National Park; Tadoba National park
62. Identify the statements that are correctly related to the revised budget estimate of Tamil
Nadu for the FY 2021-22.
A) Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam’ scheme was launched with a total outlay of INR 257.16 crore.
B) Maternity leave increased from 9 months to 12 months for women government employees
with less than 2 children.
C) A fintech city will be developed in Chennai in two phases at Nandambakkam and Kavanur.
1) Only A & B
2) Only B & C
3) Only A & C
4) Only A
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 5) All A, B & C
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Explanation:
Tamil Nadu Finance Minister PTR Palanivel Thiagarajan presented Revised Budget Estimate for FY
2021-22-
i. ‘Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam’ scheme was launched with a total outlay of Rs. 257.16 crore.
ii. Maternity leave increased from 9 months to 12 months for women government employees with less
than 2 children from July 1, 2021.
iii. A fintech city will be developed in Chennai in two phases at Nandambakkam and Kavanur. The
1st one in Nandambakkam at a cost of Rs. 165 crore.
63. Where did the Indian government recently (in Aug' 21) inaugurate the World's 2nd largest
refurbished National Gene Bank?
1) Mahalanobis National Crop Forecast Centre
2) National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources
3) National Plant Genome Research Institute
4) National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
5) Delhi Agricultural Marketing Board
Answer- 2) National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources
Explanation:
Narendra Singh Tomar, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, inaugurated the world’s 2nd
largest refurbished National Gene Bank at the National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources, New
Delhi.
i. This will cater the need of biofortified crop varieties
64. Identify the Union Minister who launched ‘Fit India Freedom Run 2.0’ as part of celebrating
75 years of India’s Independence – Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav.
1) Amit Shah
2) Nirmala Sitharaman
3) Dharmendra Pradhan
4) Anurag Singh Thakur
5) Mansukh L. Mandaviya
Answer- 4) Anurag Thakur
Explanation:
Anurag Singh Thakur, Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, launched the nationwide programme
named ‘Fit India Freedom Run 2.0’ as part of celebrating 75 years of India’s Independence – Azadi ka
Amrit Mahotsav.
65. In August 2021, ___________National Park of Assam became India’s 1st National Park with
Satellite Phones Facility provided by the company __________.
1) Valley of Flowers; BSNL
2) Kaziranga; Airtel
3) Kaziranga; BSNL
4) Rajaji; Airtel
5) Rajaji; Jio
Answer- 3) Kaziranga; BSNL
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Explanation:
Kaziranga National Park of Assam became India’s first National park to be equipped with satellite
phones. It will boost anti-poaching measures in the park.
i. The Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) will be the service provider.
66. Name the company that received 50MW Solar PV & 50 Mwh Battery Storage Project (in Aug’
21) in Leh, Ladakh.
1) Adani Solar
2) Tata Power Solar
3) Waaree Energies
4) Vikram Solar
5) Reliance Power
Answer- 2) Tata Power Solar
Explanation:
50MWp Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Plant and 50 Mwh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project,
India’s 1st co-located large scale BESS solution and large stage solar project, will be constructed in Leh,
Ladakh by Tata Power Solar.
67. In August 2021, ___________ placed an order with GE Aviation for purchasing 99 F404-GE-IN20
engines to power __________ Aircraft.
1) HAL; Rudra
2) DRDO; Rudra
3) BDL; Lakshya
4) DRDO; Tejas
5) HAL; Tejas
Answer- 5) HAL; Tejas
Explanation:
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) placed an order in GE Aviation, the subsidiary of General Electric
(GE), for purchasing 99 F404-GE-IN20 engines worth Rs 5,375 crore to power the Tejas Light
Combat Aircraft.
68. Name the platform that launched (in Aug’ 21) “Amrit Mahotsav Shri Shakti Innovation
Challenge 2021” along with the UN Women to support women entrepreneurs.
1) OpenGov
2) MyGov
3) CitizenHelp
4) PublicInput
5) SmartGov
Answer- 2) MyGov
Explanation:
MyGov under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) along with UN Women
launched the “Amrit Mahotsav Shri Shakti Innovation Challenge 2021” to encourage the technology
solutions developed by Women Entrepreneurs and to ensure women’s safety and empowerment.
i. MeitY-NASSCOM Start-up Women Entrepreneur Awards 2020-21 were also announced in the event.
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69. In August 2021, Atal Innovation Mission partnered with La Fondation Dassault Systems to
launch SEP 3.0, benefiting _______ across India.
1) Doctors
2) Farmers
3) Students
4) Women
5) Foreigners
Answer- 3) Students
Explanation:
The 3rd series of Student Entrepreneurship Program (SEP 3.0) was launched by Atal Innovation
Mission facilitated by Niti Aayog in collaboration with La fondation Dassault Systemes for young
innovators of Atal Tinkering Lab.
i. It will motivate and provide support for the students to become innovators.
70. Name the telecom company that was partnered (in Aug’ 21) by Universal Service Obligation
Fund (USOF) to give high speed internet access to North-Eastern Region.
1) Airtel
2) Jio
3) BSNL
4) Vi
5) AT&T
Answer- 3) BSNL
Explanation:
Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF) signed an agreement with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited
(BSNL) for hiring of 10 Gbps International Bandwidth for Internet Connectivity in Agartala from
Bangladesh Submarine Cable Company Limited (BSCCL).
i. This will provide high speed internet connectivity to the North Eastern Region.
71. Identify the point(s) that are correctly related to the Cabinet Approvals in August 2021.
A) India is set to implement UNEP's Kigali Amendment, to phase-down Nitrous Oxide.
B) ‘National Mission on Edible Oils – Oil Palm’ was launched with a special focus on the Northeast
region and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
C) ICMR signed MoUs with Switzerland's GARDP (Global Antibiotic Research and Development
Partnership) and Foundation for Innovative New Diagnostics (FIND) to strengthen the scientific
and technological collaborations globally.
1) Only A & B
2) Only C & A
3) Only B & C
4) All A,B & C
5) Only C
Answer- 3) Only B & C
Explanation:
i. India is set to implement UNEP's Kigali Amendment, to phase-down hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)
under the Montreal Protocol to prevent greenhouse gas emission.
ii. ‘National Mission on Edible Oils – Oil Palm’ was launched with a special focus on the Northeast
region and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands to make the country self-sufficient in cooking oils.
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iii. ICMR signed MoUs with Switzerland's GARDP (Global Antibiotic Research and Development
Partnership) and Foundation for Innovative New Diagnostics (FIND) to strengthen the scientific and
technological collaborations globally.
72. Identify the ministry that approved (in Aug’ 21) the private exploration agencies developed
by the Quality Council of India's National Accreditation Board for Education and Training (QCI-
NABET) for undertaking prospecting operations of minerals.
1) Ministry of Coal
2) Ministry of Mines
3) Ministry of Education
4) Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
5) Ministry of Heavy Industries
Answer- 2) Ministry of Mines
Explanation:
The Ministry of Mines adopted the scheme for accreditation of private exploration agencies
developed by the National Accreditation Board for Education and Training of the Quality Council of India
(QCI-NABET) for undertaking prospecting operations of minerals.
73. In August 2021, ____________announced the creation of 4 New Districts and 18 New Tehsil
resulting in a total of ___________ districts in the state.
1) Madhya Pradesh; 32
2) Madhya Pradesh; 28
3) Chhattisgarh; 32
4) Chhattisgarh; 28
5) Jharkhand; 28
Answer- 3) Chhattisgarh; 32
Explanation:
Chhattisgarh CM, Bhupesh Baghel announced the creation of 4 New Districts and 18 New Tehsil
resulting in a total of 32 districts in the state. ‘Minimata Park’, exclusively for women, and
‘Dhanvantari Yojana’, a medicine scheme, were also announced by the CM.
74. In August 2021, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched ‘Defense India Startup Challenge
(DISC) 5.0’ to develop India's Defense Manufacturing capabilities under which organisation?
1) Defence Research and Development Organisation
2) Military Engineer Services
3) Innovations for Defense Excellence-Defense Innovation Organisation
4) Indigenous Defence Equipment Exporters Association
5) Directorate of Military Intelligence
Answer- 3) Innovations for Defense Excellence-Defense Innovation Organisation
Explanation:
Rajnath Singh, Ministry of Defense (MoD) had launched ‘Defense India Startup Challenge (DISC) 5.0’
under Innovations for Defense Excellence-Defense Innovation Organisation (iDEX-DIO).
i. iDEX-DIO was launched in 2018 by the Department of Defense Production, MoD to innovate
technology in defence and aerospace sectors.
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75. In August 2021, the Supreme Court of India allowed the entry of women into which
organisation?
1) National Defence Academy
2) Indian Space Research Organisation
3) Union Public Service Commission
4) Indian Post
5) HIndustan Aeronautics Limited
Answer- 1) National Defence Academy
Explanation:
The Supreme Court allowed Women candidates to appear in the upcoming National Defense Academy
(NDA) examination conducted by the Union Public Services Commission .
76. In August 2021, RamNath Kovind approved the ______ Constitution Amendment Act restoring
the power of States & UTs to identify and specify ____________.
1) 105th; Socially and Educationally backward Classes
2) 105th; Persecuted religious minorities
3) 106th; Socially and Educationally backward Classes
4) 106th; Persecuted religious minorities
5) 107th; Identify Transgender Classes
Answer- 1) 105th; Socially and Educationally backward Classes
Explanation:
The President, Ram Nath Kovind approved the Constitution (127th Amendment) Bill which had
changed into the Constitution (105th Amendment) Act, 2021. It will restore the power of states and
Union Territories to identify and specify Socially and Educationally backward Classes.
i. It has also amended articles 338B , 342-A and 366(26C) of the Indian Constitution.
77. Name the highway in which Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited installed an Electric Charging
Station, making it India’s first EV-friendly Highway.
1) Delhi-Mumbai
2) Delhi-Chandigarh
3) Mumbai-Goa
4) Guwahati-Tawang.
5) Mumbai-Pune
Answer- 2) Delhi-Chandigarh
Explanation:
Dr Mahendra Nath Pandey, Union Minister of Heavy Industries inaugurated electric vehicle charging
station Karnal, Haryana located at the midpoint of Delhi-Chandigarh Highway making it India’s first
EV-friendly Highway.
i. It was installed by Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) under the Faster Adoption and
Manufacturing of (Hybrid) and Electric Vehicles in India (FAME-I).
78. What is the name of Haryana's 1st civil airport, constructed in Hisar district?
1) Bansi Lal International Airport
2) Mann Chaudhary International Airport
3) Gautam Buddha International Airport
4) Maharaja Agrasen International Airport
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5) Agroha International Airport
Answer- 4) Maharaja Agrasen International Airport
Explanation:
Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar announced the first civil airport, Hisar Airport in Hisar district
would be known as Maharaja Agrasen International airport.
i. Hisar Airport became 1st Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)- licensed public aerodrome of the
state in the year 2018.
79. Name the country that approved to provide the AK-103 series of assault rifles for the Indian
Army in line with India's Mega Infantry Modernisation Programme’.
1) Russia
2) USA
3) France
4) Italy
5) Japan
Answer- 1) Russia
Explanation:
India finalized a deal with Russia for the procurement of a sizable number of ~ 6 lakh AK-103 series of
assault rifles for the Indian Army under the ‘Mega Infantry Modernisation Programme’ by the Indian
Army for the replacement of its ageing and obsolete weapons.
i. These will be manufactured by the Indo-Russia Rifles Pvt. Ltd.
80. Identify the Tribe that celebrates 'Wanchuwa Festival' - a harvest festival in Assam (in
Aug'21).
1) Gonds Tribes
2) Tiwa Tribes
3) Bhils Tribes
4) Garo Tribes
5) Munda Tribes
Answer- 2) Tiwa Tribes
Explanation:
The Tiwa tribal community celebrated the Wanchuwa festival 2021 in Assam. This festival is related
to agriculture as it marks a good harvest and also involves prayers for protection from pests and natural
calamities.
81. In August 2021, __________(Nationalisation) Amendment Act, 2021 got assent of the President
Ramnath Kovind, which removes Section 10B, thereby eliminating the need to maintain a
minimum ______________ shareholding of central government.
1) Health Insurance Business; 74%
2) Health Insurance Business; 51%
3) Health Insurance Business; 26%
4) General Insurance Business; 51%
5) General Insurance Business; 74%
Answer- 4) General Insurance Business; 51%
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Explanation:
General Insurance Business(Nationalisation) Amendment 2021 got assent of the President
Ramnath Kovind to nationalise all private companies undertaking general insurance business in India.
i. It removed the provision to section 10B of the act; it said to omit the minimum 51% shareholding of
central government in specified insurers.
82. In August 2021, ____________company launched India’s largest Floating Solar Photovoltaic
Project on the reservoir of its ‘Simhadri Thermal Power Station’ in ___________.
1) Tata Power; Andhra Pradesh
2) Tata Power; Assam
3) NTPC; Assam
4) NTPC; Andhra Pradesh
5) NHPC; Odisha
Answer- 4) NTPC
Explanation:
NTPC Ltd launched India’s largest Floating Solar PV (Photovoltaic) Project with the capacity of
25MW on the reservoir of its Simhadri Thermal Power Station in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
About NTPC Ltd:
Headquarters – New Delhi
CMD – Gurdeep Singh
83. Which State Government renamed the movement in the history of India’s freedom struggle,
the ‘Kakori Kand’ to ‘Kakori Train action’?
1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Uttarakhand
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Jharkhand
5) Bihar
Answer- 1) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
The UP government renamed the movement in the history of India’s freedom struggle, the ‘Kakori
Kand’ to ‘Kakori Train action’ as the word ‘Kand’ denotes a sense of humiliation to ‘kand’ means
‘conspiracy’.
i. It celebrated the anniversary of the ‘Kakori Train action’ under the program ‘Chauri Chaura
Mahotsav’, which is going to complete 100 years in 2022.
84. What are the points that are correctly related to the recent (in Aug’ 21) projects announced in
PM Narendra Modi’s visit to Somnath, Gujarat?
A) PM Modi laid the foundation Stone of Parvatimata Temple in Somnath Temple premises under
his chairmanship.
B) At present, Multiple projects under “Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage
Augmentation Drive” (PRASHAD) schemes are in development including Public Plaza/Entry
plaza at Somnath.
C) PRASAD scheme was launched in 2018 under the Ministry of Culture.
1) Only A & B
2) Only B & C
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3) Only A & C
4) Only A
5) Only B
Answer- 1) Only A & B
Explanation:
i. PM Modi laid the foundation Stone of Parvatimata Temple in Somnath Temple premises under his
chairmanship. The Somnath Promenade & Reconstructed Temple precinct of Old (Juna) Somnath
projects were also inaugurated.
ii. Multiple projects under Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive
(PRASHAD) schemes are in development including Public Plaza/Entry plaza at Somnath.
iii. PRASAD scheme was launched in 2015 under the Ministry of Tourism.
85. Identify the State/UT that launched (in Aug’ 21) India’s first smog tower to improve the air
quality.
1) Delhi
2) Gujarat
3) Tamil Nadu
4) Chandigarh
5) Uttarakhand
Answer- 1) Delhi
Explanation:
India’s first smog tower launched in Delhi as a pilot project by the Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. It
was developed by IIT-Delhi and IIT- Bombay to improve the air quality. The nodal agency is Delhi
Pollution Control Committee (DPCC).
86. In August 2021, Ministry of Earth Science announced India's target to add _________ Earthquake
Observatories by 2021 & adding 100 more by __________.
1) 35; 2026
2) 35; 2024
3) 25; 2026
4) 25; 2024
5) 50; 2028
Answer- 1) 35; 2026
Explanation:
Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister of State(Independent Charge) Science & Technology and that of Earth
Sciences announced that India targets to add 35 Earthquake Observatories by 2021 & 100 more by
2026.
i. At present, 115 Earthquake Observatories are functioning in India.
87. Which of the following statement(s) is correct with respect to the ‘National Monetisation
Pipeline’ (NMP) that was launched by the Minister of Finance, Nirmala Sitharaman in August
2021?
A) Government targets to sell infrastructure assets worth Rs 6 lakh crores by 2026.
B) Top 5 sectors - Roads, Railways, Power, Oil & Gas Pipelines and Telecom, are the main focus
under NMP.
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C) The NMP report was developed by NITI Aayog, to Monetize non-core assets in various
government assets.
1) Only A & B
2) Only B & C
3) Only A & C
4) All A, B & C
5) Only C
Answer- 4) All A, B & C
Explanation:
i. Government’s infrastructure assets that are estimated at Rs 6 lakh crores will be sold in the next 4
years.
ii. Top 5 sectors (Roads, Railways, Power, Oil & Gas Pipelines and Telecom) are estimated to capture
~83% of the aggregate pipeline value.
iii. The NMP report was developed by NITI Aayog, to Monetize non-core assets in various government
assets.
88. In August 2021, Union Ministers, Dharmendra Pradhan & Virendra Kumar launched various
initiatives under the New Education Policy (NEP)-2020.
Identify the statement(s) that are NOT correct with respect to these initiatives-
A) To provide advanced digital learning support, Virtual schools under the National Institute of
Open Schooling will be established.
B) India targets to attain foundational literacy reading, writing, and numeracy for every child by
the end of Grade 5, by the year 2030 under NIPUN Bharat Mission.
C) To promote accessibility it developed an E-Comic cum Activity Book, titled – ‘Priya- The
Accessibility Warrior’ with Indian Sign Language explanatory videos.
1) Only A
2) Both A & B
3) Only B
4) Both A & C
5) Only C
Answer- 3) Only B
Explanation:
i. To provide advanced digital learning, the Virtual School of the National Institute of Open Schooling
(NIOS) will be established.
ii. India aims to attain foundational literacy reading, writing, and numeracy for every child by the end of
Grade 3, by the year 2027 under NIPUN Bharat Mission.
iii. To promote accessibility it developed an E-Comic cum Activity Book, titled – ‘Priya- The
Accessibility Warrior’ with Indian Sign Language explanatory videos.
89. Name the organisation that recently (in Aug’ 21) launched the ‘Forum for Decarbonizing
Transport’ with World Resources Institute(WRI), India to reduce GreenHouse Gas emission from
vehicles.
1) Department of Health Research
2) National Highways Authority of India
3) National Human Rights Commission
4) Indian Council of Medical Research
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5) NITI Aayog
Answer- 5) NITI Aayog
Explanation:
As a part of the Nationally Determined Contributions-Transport Initiative for Asia(NDC-TIA) project,
NITI Aayog and World Resources Institute(WRI), India has jointly launched the ‘Forum for
Decarbonizing Transport’ in India.
i. It will help in reducing the peak level of GHG emission (transport sector) in Asia.
90. Name the operation that was launched by the Government of India (in Aug’ 21) to evacuate
stranded Indians from the Taliban-Captured Afghanistan.
1) Operation Devi Shakti
2) Operation Sahyog
3) Operation Samudra Setu
4) Operation Vanilla
5) Operation Rakshak
Answer- 1) Operation Devi Shakti
Explanation:
The Government of India had launched a rescue mission named ‘Operation Devi Shakti’ to evacuate
stranded Indians from the Taliban-Captured Afghanistan.
i. Amrullah Saleh declared himself as the caretaker president of Afghanistan, after former President
Ashraf Ghani fled the country.
91. Who flagged-Off ‘Operation Blue Freedom’ to create a world record for the largest team of
people with disabilities to reach the world’s highest battlefield, Siachen Glacier (in Aug’ 21)?
1) Raj Nath Singh
2) Amit Shah
3) Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi
4) Virendra Kumar
5) Anurag Singh Thakur
Answer- 4) Virendra Kumar
Explanation:
Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Virendar Kumar to Flagged-Off ‘Operation Blue
Freedom’ to create a new World Record for the largest team of people with disabilities to reach the
world’s highest battlefield, Siachen Glacier.
i. The team of people with disabilities trained by ‘Team CLAW’, a team of Armed Forces veterans.
92. Identify the organization(s) that was/were notified (in Aug’ 21) as Central Drugs Laboratory
for testing and batch release of COVID-19 vaccines.
1) National Institute of Biomedical Genomics, Kalyani
2) National Institute of Animal Biotechnology, Hyderabad
3) National Centre for Cell Science, Pune
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 2 & 3
Answer- 5) Both 2 & 3
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Explanation:
National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NIAB), Hyderabad in Telangana and National Centre for
Cell Science (NCCS), Pune in Maharashtra were notified as Central Drugs Laboratory (CDLs) for
testing and batch release of COVID-19 vaccines.
i. The funding support for the same was provided under the PM-CARES funds.
93. Identify the organization that got the approval of Rs 5100 crore loan from the Punjab
National Bank for building the 594 km long Ganga Expressway Project.
1) Madhya Pradesh Road Development Corporation
2) Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority
3) Bihar Industrial Area Development Authority
4) UP Expressway Industrial Development Authority
5) Jharkhand Industrial Area Development Authority
Answer- 4) UP Expressway Industrial Development Authority
Explanation:
UP Expressway Industrial Development Authority of Uttar Pradesh receives the approval letter of
securitisation-based INR 5100 crore loan from the Punjab National Bank for building the 594 km long
Ganga Expressway Project.
i. It is a part of National Infrastructure Pipeline and National Monetization Pipeline projects.
94. Which of the following organisation conducted (in Aug’ 21) 3rd Edition of the annual Counter
Terrorism Exercise named ‘Gandiv’?
1) Border Security Force
2) National Security Guard
3) Central Reserve Police Force
4) Bureau of Police Research and Development
5) Sashastra Seema Bal
Answer- 2) National Security Guard
Explanation:
The 3rd Edition of the annual Counter Terrorism Exercise named ‘Gandiv’ was being conducted by
the National Security Guard across National Capital Region (NCR), Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh &
Gujarat.
i. It aimed to validate the planning parameters in the event of a terrorist attack, hijack of an Aircraft or
hostage situation.
About National Security Guard (NSG):
Founded – 1986
Director General – M A Ganapathy
95. In August 2021, Government of India launched ‘SAMRIDH’ programme to support 300
____________ enabled Startups to create 100 unicorns by providing mentorship & seed funds of upto
Rs 40 lakh.
1) Bio-Technology
2) Renewable Energy
3) Defense Technology
4) Information Technology
5) Agriculture
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Answer- 4) Information Technology
Explanation:
Government of India launched Startup Accelerator of Meity for Product Innovation, Development &
Growth (SAMRIDH) programme to support 300 Information Technology (IT) enabled Startups to
create 100 unicorns by providing mentorship & seed funds of upto Rs 40 lakh and mentorship for 6
months.
i. Meity Startup Hub had partnered with MergerDomo, a fundraising & startup advisory platform to
Strengthen startup ecosystem in India.
96. Where was the Centre for Research & Innovation in 'Artificial Intelligence' recently (in Aug
'21) inaugurated as a result of the collaboration between Honeywell Technology & Japan
International Cooperation Agency?
1) IIT Madras
2) IIT Bombay
3) Delhi University
4) IISc Bangalore
5) IIT Hyderabad
Answer- 5) IIT Hyderabad
Explanation:
Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister of Education had virtually inaugurated the Centre for Research
and Innovation in Artificial Intelligence established at the IIT-Hyderabad in collaboration with the
Japan International Cooperation Agency and Honeywell Technology Solutions.
97. Which electricity company recently (in Aug’ 21) renewed its trade agreement with
Bangladesh Power Development Board to supply 160 MW of power?
1) West Bengal State Electricity Board
2) Assam State Electricity Board
3) Mizoram Energy Corporation Limited
4) Meghalaya Energy Corporation Limited
5) Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited
Answer- 5) Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited
Explanation:
A trade agreement between Indo-Bangladesh signed by the Tripura State Electricity Corporation
Limited (TSECL) and Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) was renewed recently for the
export of power.
i. It was originally signed in 2016 for the supply of 160 megawatt power to BPDB.
98. Name the insurance company that (in Aug’ 21) was chosen by the Punjab Government to
expand the health insurance coverage under ‘Ayushman Bharat Sarbat Sehat Bima Yojana’.
1) SBI General Insurance
2) Max Bupa Health Insurance
3) Life Insurance Corporation
4) Star Health and Allied Insurance
5) Reliance General Insurance
Answer- 1) SBI General Insurance
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Explanation:
The Punjab Government has chosen SBI General Insurance to expand the health insurance coverage in
the state of Punjab under Ayushman Bharat Sarbat Sehat Bima Yojana (AB-SSBY).
99. Name the Ministry that launched (in Aug’ 21) a 100 day Campaign -named ‘SUJALAM’ to
achieve ‘Open Defecation Free (ODF) Plus’ Status in villages through Waste Water Management.
1) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
2) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
3) Ministry of Jal Shakti
4) Ministry of Rural Development
5) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
Answer- 3) Ministry of Jal Shakti
Explanation:
The Ministry of Jal Shakti had launched a 100 Days campaign – ‘SUJALAM’ to achieve Open Defecation
Free (ODF) Plus Status in villages across the country by undertaking waste water management. It will
create ‘1 million Soak-pits’, Retrofitting of toilets & ensures all the new households have access to toilets.
i. It will boost the implementation of Swachh Bharat Mission Gramin (SBMG), phase-Ⅱ.
100. Which organization was officially granted a status (in Aug’ 21) of self-regulatory body for
‘TV News Broadcasters’ by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting?
1) Media Content & Communication Service
2) Times Global Broadcasting Company
3) Television Eighteen India
4) News Broadcasters and Digital Association
5) Professional News Broadcasters Standards Authority
Answer- 5) Professional News Broadcasters Standards Authority
Explanation:
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting had officially granted a status of self-regulatory body
for TV news broadcasters to News Broadcasters Federation’s (NBF), ‘Professional News Broadcasters
Standards Authority (PNBSA)‘ under the Cable Television Networks (Amendment) Rules, 2021.
i. President of NBF is Arnab Goswami.
101. In August 2021, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Unveiled EASE 4.0, reviewed PSBs &
made changes in Family Pension.
Identify the statement(s) that are correct with respect to these announcements-
A) Union Bank of India ranked 1st in ‘EASE Reforms Index Award 2021’, given under EASE 3.0
Banking Reforms Index.
B) There was a profit of Rs 31,817 crore in FY21 for the 1st time after 5 years of loss as many
customers were benefited through Credit@click, the flagship initiative under EASE 3.0.
C) Indian Banks’ Association’s (IBA) proposal was approved to increase the family pension for
the family of PSB employees to 30% of the last salary drawn.
1) Only A & B
2) Only B & C
3) Only A
4) Only B
5) Only A & C
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Answer- 2) Only B & C
Explanation:
i. State Bank of India ranked 1st in ‘EASE Reforms Index Award 2021’, given under EASE 3.0 Banking
Reforms Index.
ii. There was a profit of Rs 31,817 crore in FY21 for the 1st time after 5 years of loss & many
customers were benefited through Credit@click, the flagship initiative under EASE 3.0.
iii. Indian Banks’ Association’s (IBA) proposal was approved to increase the family pension for the
family of Public Sector Bank (PSB) employees to 30% of the last salary drawn.
102. Which of the following statement(s) is NOT correct with respect to the Cabinet approvals on
25th August 2021?
A) Government approved Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of sugarcane at 320/quintal for
season 2021-22.
B) For the investment in the infrastructure & the construction-development sectors, The
government had approved Rs 15,000-crore FDI in Anchorage Infrastructure Investment Holding
Ltd.
C) Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) signed an MoU with Institute of Professional
Accountants of Russia to cooperate in Professional Accountancy Training, Professional Ethics etc.
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only C
4) Both A & B
5) Both B & C
Answer- 1) Only A
Explanation:
i. Government approved the highest ever Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of sugarcane at
290/quintal for season 2021-22.
ii. The government had approved Rs 15,000-crore foreign direct investment (FDI) in Anchorage
Infrastructure Investment Holding Ltd for the investment in the infrastructure & the construction-
development sectors.
iii. Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) signed an MoU with Institute of Professional
Accountants of Russia to cooperate in the areas of Professional Accountancy Training, Professional
Ethics etc.
103. In August 2021, the US- India _____________ Technologies Action Group was launched by the
United States Trade & Development Agency and the US India Strategic Partnership Forum to
strengthen the US-India bilateral relationship.
1) Finance
2) Climate
3) Defense
4) Renewable
5) Space
Answer- 2) Climate
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Explanation:
The United States Trade & Development Agency(USTDA) and the US India Strategic Partnership Forum
(USISPF) launched the US-India Climate Technologies Action Group(CTAG) contributing to advanced
global action on climate.
i. US was engaged in a high-level dialogue on “Accelerating the Adoption of Climate Technology in
India”.
104. Which Ministry launched ‘Amrit Mahotsav App Innovation Challenge 2021’ for Indian
entrepreneurs and start-ups to boost & promote Indian app development?
1) Ministry of Corporate Affairs
2) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
3) Ministry of Labour and Employment
4) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
5) Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Answer- 4) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
Explanation:
The Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology launched ‘Amrit Mahotsav App Innovation
Challenge 2021’ for Indian entrepreneurs and start-ups to boost & promote Indian app development.
About Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY)-
Union Minister- Ashwini Vaishnaw (Constituency – Odisha)
105. Name the organization that signed an MoU (in Aug '21) with the Ministry of Civil Aviation for
providing Reserved Services in the Airports of Jaipur, Guwahati & Thiruvananthapuram.
1) GMR Aviation Group
2) Bajaj Group
3) Adani Enterprises Limited
4) Reliance Industries Limited
5) Tata Group
Answer- 3) Adani Enterprises Limited
Explanation:
The Ministry of Civil Aviation had signed an MoU with Adani Enterprises Limited for providing
Reserved Services in the Airports of Jaipur, Guwahati & Thiruvananthapuram.
i. In 2019, The Adani Group won the rights to run the 6 Airports (Lucknow, Ahmedabad, Mangaluru,
Jaipur, Guwahati & Thiruvananthapuram) for 50 years.
106. During the India-International Solar Alliance Energy Transition Dialogue 2021, India
highlighted its emission levels have reduced about ________from 2005 levels against the target of
35% by ________.
1) 14%; 2028
2) 14%; 2030
3) 28%; 2028
4) 28%; 2030
5) 14%; 2024
Answer- 4) 28%; 2030
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Explanation:
In India-International Solar Alliance Energy (ISA) Transition Dialogue 2021, R K Singh, Union
Minister of Power, New & Renewable Energy highlighted that India’s Emissions have reduced about
28% from 2005 levels against the target of 35% by 2030.
i. India plans to have 450GW of Renewable energy capacity by 2030.
107. __________________ topped the 1st Edition of North Eastern Region (NER) District Sustainable
Development Goals (SDG) Index & Dashboard 2021-22 that was prepared by ______________ & the
Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region.
1) Gomati; NITI Aayog
2) Gomati; TRIFED
3) East Sikkim; TRIFED
4) North Tripura; TRIFED
5) East Sikkim; NITI Aayog
Answer- 5) East Sikkim; NITI Aayog
Explanation:
The 1st Edition of North Eastern Region (NER) District Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Index &
Dashboard 2021-22 was released. The district of East Sikkim topped the rankings among the 103
districts from the 8 NER states.
i.It was prepared by NITI Aayog & Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region with the support of
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
108. What is the focus theme of MANTHAN-2021, a hackathon launched by the Ministry of
Education’s Innovation Cell?
1) Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
2) Sustainable Development Goals
3) National Security
4) Healthcare & Policing
5) Aviation Business Model
Answer- 3) National Security
Explanation:
MANTHAN-2021, a first of its kind Hackathon focused on National Security was organized by Bureau
of Police Research and Development (BPR&D) in coordination with the Innovation Cell of the Ministry of
Education and AICTE over a virtual platform.
109. Which state government recently (in Aug’21) got approval from SIDBI for SIDBI Cluster
Development Fund that will be used to benefit its MSME Sector?
1) Gujarat
2) Maharashtra
3) Odisha
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Rajasthan
Answer- 4) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) has provided the first approval under SIDBI Cluster
Development Fund (SCDF) to the Tamil Nadu state government.
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i.This fund will be utilized for the direct benefit of the MSMEs and provide support to resolve soft
infrastructure issues.
110. Identify the points that are correctly related to the Budget Estimate of the Union Territory of
Puducherry for FY 2021-22
A) The total budget outlay is Rs 9924.41 crore, for an UT that has an average growth rate of 10%
B) “Industrial Status” to be provided to the Tourism Sector to encourage private
investors/entrepreneurs, and development of Yacht Marina in Puducherry.
C) World Bank assisted the “Enhancing Coastal and Ocean Resource Efficiency” (ENCORE) project
to be implemented at an outlay of INR 111.90 crore
1) All A, B & C
2) Only C
3) Only B & C
4) Only A
5) Only A & C
Answer- 1) All A, B & C
Explanation:
Union Territory (UT) Puducherry, Chief Minister (CM) N.Rangasamy who also holds the Finance
Portfolio has presented the Budget Estimates for the Financial Year (FY) 2021-22.
i.The total budget outlay is Rs 9924.41 crore, for an UT that has an average growth rate of 10%
ii.“Industrial Status” to be provided to the Tourism Sector to encourage private
investors/entrepreneurs, and development of Yacht Marina in Puducherry.
iii.World Bank assisted the “Enhancing Coastal and Ocean Resource Efficiency” (ENCORE) project to be
implemented at an outlay of INR 111.90 crore
111. In August 2021, ____________ got contracts worth Rs 1349.95 crore by the Ministry of Defense
to supply _________Integrated Anti-submarine Warfare Defence Suite to the Indian Navy.
1) Defence Research and Development Organisation; 20
2) Mahindra Defence Systems Limited; 20
3) Mahindra Defence Systems Limited; 14
4) Defence Research and Development Organisation; 14
5) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited; 14
Answer- 3) Mahindra Defence Systems Limited; 14
Explanation:
The Ministry of Defence had approved contracts worth Rs. 1349.95 crore to Mahindra Defence
Systems Limited, for supplying 14 Integrated Anti-submarine warfare Defence Suite (IADS), to the
warships of the Indian Navy.
i. IADS is a 1st of its kind modern underwater technology to detect & protect warships from
underwater threats that will be built in India..
112. Who was appointed (in Aug’21) as the head of the newly formed Committee on developing a
web platform for streamlining the appeal filing for direct & indirect taxes?
1) D K Mohanty
2) Ashish Shiradhonkar
3) Gopalan Srinivasan
4) Maneesha S Inamdar
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5) Nasir Kamal
Answer- 2) Ashish Shiradhonkar
Explanation:
The Central Government had constituted a committee headed by Ashish Shiradhonkar, to develop a
technological platform streamlining the appeal filing process related to direct and indirect taxation
matters.
i. National Informatics Centre will integrate the Legal Information Management and Briefing System
(LIMBS) with the e-office mechanism.
113. Which stadium was renamed as ‘Neeraj Chopra Stadium’ to mark the contribution of India’s
Olympic Gold Medalist Neeraj Chopra?
1) Army Sports Institute Stadium, Pune
2) Bangalore Hockey Stadium, Bangalore
3) Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
4) Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar
5) Nehru Stadium, Gurugram
Answer- 1) Army Sports Institute Stadium, Pune
Explanation:
Minister of Defence, Rajnath Singh renamed Army Sports Institute stadium of Army Sport Institute
(ASI), Pune as “Neeraj Chopra Stadium”, after the Olympic Gold Medalist Neeraj Chopra.
i. Neeraj Chopra, an Indian javelin thrower from Panipat, Haryana, won the gold medal at the Men’s
Javelin throw at the Tokyo Olympics 2020.
114. Identify the Newly (in Aug’ 21) introduced Vehicle Number Registration Series by the
Indian government that avoids re-registration of vehicles during inter-state use.
1) AH- Series
2) IN- Series
3) DL- Series
4) BH- Series
5) TV- Series
Answer- 4) BH- series
Explanation:
The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (Union Minister- Nitin Gadkari) had introduced a new
vehicle number registration series called BH- series (Bharat Series) to ensure seamless transfer of
vehicles across India. BH series will allow the users to avoid the re-registration process while shifting
from one state or UT to another.
115. In August 2021, ___________ chaired 11th BRICS Agriculture Ministers meeting virtually under
the theme ‘BRICS Partnership for Strengthening Agro Biodiversity for Food and Nutrition
Security’, parallely Bhupender Yadav chaired - 7th BRICS _________ Ministers meeting.
1) Narendra Modi; Tourism
2) Piyush Goyal; Environment
3) Piyush Goyal; Tourism
4) Narendra Singh Tomar; Tourism
5) Narendra Singh Tomar; Environment
Answer- 5) Narendra Singh Tomar; Environment
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Explanation:
Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar chaired 11th BRICS (Brazil,
Russia, India, China & South Africa) Agriculture Ministers meeting virtually. The theme was “BRICS
Partnership for Strengthening Agro Biodiversity for Food and Nutrition Security”.
i.BRICS member countries adopted an Agriculture Action Plan for 2021-2024.
ii. Bhupender Yadav Chairs 7th BRICS Environment Ministers meeting, 2021.
116. Which hospital recently (in Aug’ 21) became the 1st in India to house a fire station inside the
hospital premises?
1) Fortis Hospital, Kolkata
2) Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai
3) All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi
4) Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai
5) Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh
Answer- 3) All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi
Explanation:
The All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS), Delhi became the 1st hospital in India to house a
fire station inside the hospital premises.
117. Where did Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman recently (in Aug’21) inaugurate the Rs 33
crore worth 132 KV electric sub-station?
1) Tripura
2) Telangana
3) Sikkim
4) Arunachal Pradesh
5) Andhra Pradesh
Answer- 1) Tripura
Explanation:
The Finance Minister of India, Nirmala Sitharaman was on a 2-day visit to Tripura where she
inaugurated 12 developmental projects.
i.She also reviewed the progress of Externally Aided Projects (EAP) worth Rs 7,719 crore during the
visit.
ii.She inaugurated the Rs 38.03 crore World Bank aided 132 KV (Kilovolt) electric sub-station in
western Tripura’s Mohanpur
118. Identify the cities that were awarded with “Water Plus” certification (in Aug’21) by the
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
1) Tirupati
2) Vijayawada
3) Visakhapatnam
4) Both 1 & 3
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 5) All 1, 2 & 3
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Explanation:
Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada & Tirupati - 3 cities of Andhra Pradesh were awarded “Water Plus”
certification by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs(MoHUA), Government of India. The
certification is awarded under the Swachh Bharat Mission and Swachh Survekshan assessment.
119. Which organization recently (in Aug’ 21) set up India’s 1st Green Hydrogen Electrolyser
Factory in Bengaluru?
1) Tata Power Solar
2) ReNew Power
3) Ohmium India Private Ltd
4) Rain Commodities Ltd
5) Orient Paper & Industries Ltd
Answer- 3) Ohmium India Private Ltd
Explanation:
Ohmium India Private Limited, a Subsidiary of Ohmium International Sets up Green Hydrogen
Electrolyser manufacturing Gigafactory in Bengaluru, Karnataka. This is India’s 1st Green Hydrogen
(H2) Electrolyser unit.
i. The factory will produce Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) Hydrogen electrolysers.
120. In August 2021, PM Narendra Modi launched __________ at Amritsar to mark the ‘Partition
Horrors Remembrance Day’ that will be observed annually on _____________.
1) National War Memorial; 16th August
2) National War Memorial; 14th August
3) Jallianwala Bagh Smarak; 16th August
4) Jallianwala Bagh Smarak; 14th August
5) Jallianwala Bagh Smarak; 18th August
Answer- 4) Jallianwala Bagh Smarak; 14th August
Explanation:
PM Narendra Modi virtually dedicated the renovated complex of Jallianwala Bagh Smarak at
Amritsar in Punjab to the nation. The PM also inaugurated the Museum Galleries at the Smarak.
i. India decided to observe 14th August every year as ‘Partition Horrors Remembrance Day’.
121. Identify the point(s) that are correctly related to the recent (Aug’ 21) notified Drone Rules,
2021 by the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
A) ‘Digital Sky Platform’ will be developed as a single-window platform for making clearances to
drone usage.
B) Green & Red zones shall be displayed on the digital sky platform & Green zone reduced from
12 km to 6 km from the airport perimeter.
C) Requirement of import clearance from the Director General of Civil Aviation had been
abolished.
1) Only A & B
2) Only B & C
3) Only A & C
4) All A, B & C
5) Only B
Answer- 3) Only A & C
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Explanation:
i. ‘Digital Sky Platform’ will be developed as a single-window platform for the clearances that are
required.
ii. Green, Yellow & Red zones shall be displayed on the digital sky platform & Yellow zone reduced
from 45 km to 12 km from the airport perimeter.
iii. Requirement of import clearance from the Director General of Civil Aviation had been abolished.
122. Which organization(s) signed an MoU (in Aug’ 21) with the Association of Renewable Energy
of States to promote renewable energy technologies in India?
1) National Institute of Solar Energy
2) National Institute of Wind Energy
3) Sardar Swaran Singh National Institute of Bio-Energy
4) Both 1 & 2
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 5) All 1, 2 & 3
Explanation:
The Association of Renewable Energy of States had signed 3 MoUs with 3 National Institutions –
National Institute of Solar Energy(NISE), National Institute of Wind Energy(NIWE) and Sardar
Swaran Singh National Institute of Bio-Energy (SSS-NIBE) to promote renewable energy technologies
in India.
i. The MoUs were signed on the occasion of the 7th Foundation Day of AREAS (27th August).
123. Name the ministry that launched (in Aug’ 21) “Vriksharopan Abhiyan – 2021” to connect
300 plantation sites around the coalfield across India.
1) Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
2) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
3) Ministry of Civil Aviation
4) Ministry of Food Processing Industries
5) Ministry of Coal
Answer- 5) Ministry of Coal
Explanation:
Pralhad Joshi, Minister of Coal virtually launched the “Vriksharopan Abhiyan – 2021”. Around 300
plantation sites around the coalfield across India will be connected through this Abhiyan. It will enable
the coal sector to obtain a social and environmental licence to operate.
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
1. Which of the following United Nations (UN) wings formed (in Aug’21) a 10-member Permanent
Forum of People of African Descent?
1) UN High Commissioner for Refugees
2) UN Economic and Social Council
3) UN General Assembly
4) UN Development Programme
5) UN Conference on Trade and Development
Answer- 3) UN General Assembly
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Explanation:
i.The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) approved the establishment of the Permanent Forum of
People of African Descent.
ii.The forum will consist of 10 members’ and its 1st session of the forum will take place in 2022.
2. Which is the 5th country to join the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Framework Agreement
after amendments/revision?
1) Germany
2) Belgium
3) Canada
4) Netherlands
5) Israel
Answer- 1) Germany
Explanation:
Germany became the 5th country to join the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Framework Agreement
after amendments to the ISA Agreement entered into force on 8th January 2021.
3. Name the country that (in Aug’21) joined the Coalition on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure
(CDRI) along with Canada.
1) Sri Lanka
2) Singapore
3) Thailand
4) Bangladesh
5) Nepal
Answer- 4) Bangladesh
Explanation:
Bangladesh and Canada joined the Coalition on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI), an initiative of
India launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the UN Climate Action Summit in September 2019.
i.CDRI has 25 countries & 7 international organisations as its members.
4. Which country chaired the 1st Deputy National Security Adviser (NSA) level meeting of ‘Colombo
Security Conclave’ that saw the virtual participation of India?
1) Maldives
2) Bangladesh
3) Mauritius
4) Sri Lanka
5) Seychelles
Answer- 4) Sri Lanka
Explanation:
The 1st Deputy National Security Adviser (NSA) level meeting of ‘Colombo Security Conclave’ took place
virtually between India, Maldives, Sri Lanka. The meeting also saw the participation of Bangladesh,
Mauritius and Seychelles as Observer countries.
i.The meeting was chaired by Sri Lanka
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5. Which is the World’s 1st Country to grant a patent for invention by an Artificial Intelligence
System?
1) Germany
2) South Africa
3) Cuba
4) United Kingdom
5) South Korea
Answer- 2) South Africa
Explanation:
South Africa became the 1st Country in the World to grant Patent to an Artificial Intelligence (AI) System.
It has granted a patent related to a Food Container system based on Fractal Geometry invented by the AI
system ‘DABUS’.
i.DABUS is an AI based Emergency warning system on Food processing.
6. Identify the organization which had extended its partnership with the International Air
Transport Association to facilitate Global Trade (in Aug’ 21).
1) WTO
2) IMF
3) OPEC
4) UNCTAD
5) UNIDO
Answer- 4) UNCTAD
Explanation:
International Air Transport Association (IATA) and United Nations Conference on Trade and
Development (UNCTAD) had extended their partnership to facilitate international trade.
i. It was done particularly e-commerce in developing countries through improved exchanges of trade
data.
7. India's Ghaziabad was ranked ________ Most Polluted City in the World, as per ‘The World’s Best
and Worst Towns and Cities for Clean Air’ report, where __________ was ranked as the World’s Most
polluted city.
1) 3rd; Hotan City
2) 2nd; Hotan City
1) 2nd; Muonio
2) 3rd; Muonio
5) 2nd; Manikganj
Answer- 2) 2nd; Hotan City
Explanation:
British company HouseFresh released a report on the 50 ‘most polluted cities’ in the world titled– ‘The
World’s Best and Worst Towns and Cities for Clean Air’.
i. China’s Hotan city in Xinjiang province and Uttar Pradesh’s Ghaziabad ranked 1st and 2nd
respectively. The Tasmanian city of Judbury, Australia is cleanest of all.
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8. The 6th meeting of the Agriculture Ministers of the member countries of the SCO was virtually
hosted (in Aug’ 21) from which country?
1) India
2) Tajikistan
3) China
4) Kyrgyzstan
5) Kazakhstan
Answer- 2) Tajikistan
Explanation:
Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar addressed the 6th
meeting of the Agriculture Ministers of the member countries of the Shanghai Cooperation
Organization (SCO).
i. The meeting was held virtually from Dushanbe, Capital of Tajikistan.
9. Name the organization that created (in Aug’ 21) a new advisory group “The International
Scientific Advisory Group for Origins of Novel Pathogens” or ‘SAGO’ to study the origin of the
COVID-19.
1) World Bank
2) European Commission
3) World Trade Organization
4) International Court of Justice
5) World Health Organization
Answer- 5) World Health Organization
Explanation:
The World Health Organisation(WHO) created a new advisory group “The International Scientific
Advisory Group for Origins of Novel Pathogens” or ‘SAGO’ to study the origin of the COVID-19.
10. As per the 2nd Edition of ‘Global Crypto Adoption Index 2021’, India was ranked
_____________while ____________topped the list.
1) 3rd; Vietnam
2) 2nd; Vietnam
3) 2nd; Pakistan
4) 3rd; Venezuela
5) 11th; Venezuela
Answer- 2) 2nd; Vietnam
Explanation:
India ranked 2nd while Vietnam topped the 2nd Edition of ‘Global Crypto Adoption Index 2021’.
i. El Salvador became the first country in the world to grant legal tender status to bitcoin.
11. Identify the correct point(s) that are correctly related to the United Nations Security Council
Open debate on Technology & Peacekeeping chaired by S.Jaishankar in August 2021.
A) India & UN launched ‘UNITE AWARE platform’ to enhance security & safety of peacekeepers.
B) India signed an MoU with the UN in support of ’Partnership for technology in Peacekeeping‘
initiative and to UN C4ISR- (UNCAP).
C) Theme of the event was , ‘Protecting the Protectors: Technology and Peacekeeping’
1) Only A & B
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2) Only B & C
3) Only A
4) All A, B & C
5) Only A & C
Answer- 4) All A, B & C
Explanation:
i. India & UN launched ‘UNITE AWARE platform’ to enhance security & safety of peacekeepers.
ii. India signed an MoU with the UN in support of ’Partnership for technology in Peacekeeping‘
initiative and to UN C4ISR- UN Command, Control, Communication, Computers, Surveillance and
Reconnaissance Academy for Peace Operations (UNCAP).
iii. Theme of the event was , ‘Protecting the Protectors: Technology and Peacekeeping’.
iv.The UNSC also unanimously adopted the Presidential Statement on Peacekeeping & Technology
(PRST) resolution to encourage the use of modern technology in peacekeeping.
12. Identify the Indian University that was best in the country as per the Academic Ranking of
World Universities 2021, released by Shanghai Ranking Consultancy.
1) University of Calcutta
2) University of Delhi
3) IIT Madras
4) IISc Bangalore
5) Banaras Hindu University
Answer- 4) IISc Bangalore
Explanation:
Shanghai Ranking Consultancy released Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2021
ranking for higher education Institutes. The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore was selected
as the best university in the country.
i. Globally, Harvard University Topped the ranking.
13. India is among the 33 extremely high-risk countries as per the report titled ‘The Climate
Crisis Is a Child Rights Crisis: Introducing the Children’s Climate Risk Index’. The report was
launched by which organization?
1) United Nations Environment Programme
2) World Climate Research Programme
3) United Nations Children’s Fund
4) Child Rights International Network
5) Amnesty International
Answer- 3) United Nations Children’s Fund
Explanation:
In accordance with the UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Fund) report titled ‘The Climate Crisis Is
a Child Rights Crisis: Introducing the Children’s Climate Risk Index’, i. India is among the 33
extremely high-risk countries where approximately 1 billion children are most at risk of the impacts of
climate change.
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14. Which State's coastline was the most affected due to Sea erosion in the last 28 years, as per
the report released by the National Centre for Coastal Research (in Aug’ 21)?
1) Puducherry
2) West Bengal
3) Gujarat
4) Odisha
5) Kerala
Answer- 2) West Bengal
Explanation:
The National Centre for Coastal Research reported 32% of India’s coastline underwent sea erosion &
the coastline of West Bengal was the most affected during these 28 years i.e. between 1990 and 2018.
i. 27% of India’s coastline expanded & the maximum expansion was seen in the coastline of Odisha.
15. As per the Cushman & Wakefield’s 2021 ‘Global Manufacturing Risk Index’, Globally India was
ranked as the _________ most desirable Manufacturing destination, while the ranking was topped
by _________.
1) 3rd; USA
2) 3rd; China
3) 4th; USA
4) 2nd; USA
5) 2nd; China
Answer- 5) 2nd; China
Explanation:
As per the Cushman & Wakefield’s 2021 ‘Global Manufacturing Risk Index-Assessing Costs, Risks
and Conditions Impacting Manufacturing‘, India was ranked at 2nd most desirable manufacturing
destination, while the ranking was topped by China.
16. Which of the following statement(s) is correct with the 52nd Edition of the ‘Key Indicators for
Asia & the Pacific, 2021’?
A) Asia-Pacific Region’s Economy grew from 27% of Global GDP in 2000 to 35% in 2019.
B) Extremely poor population had reduced from the size of 1.2 Billion in 1999 to 202.9 Million in
2017 in the Asia-Pacific region.
C) The report was released by the New Development Bank.
1) Only A & B
2) Only B & C
3) Only C & A
4) All A, B & C
5) Only B
Answer- 1) Only A & B
Explanation:
i. Asia-Pacific Region’s Economy grew from 27% of Global GDP in 2000 to 35% in 2019.
ii. Extremely poor population had reduced from the size of 1.2 Billion in 1999 to 202.9 Million in
2017 in the Asia-Pacific region.
iii. The report was released by Asian Development Bank.
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17. Which organization recently (in Aug’ 21) made ‘Green Steel’ produced with 100% fossil-free
hydrogen that is used in ‘Volvo AB’ as a trial run?
1) Tata Steel
2) HYBRIT
3) POSCO
4) TISCO
5) Hyundai Steel
Answer- 2) HYBRIT
Explanation:
Sweden’s green steel venture HYBRIT made ‘Green Steel’ produced with 100% fossil-free hydrogen, to
its truck-manufacturer Volvo AB (Aktiebolaget Volvo) as a trial run. HYBRIT stands for Hydrogen
Breakthrough Ironmaking Technology.
18. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) & India will celebrate thier______________in
the year 2022 & named it as the ‘ASEAN-India Friendship Year’.
1) 25th anniversary
2) 30th anniversary
3) 50th anniversary
4) 40th anniversary
5) 35th anniversary
Answer- 2) 30th anniversary
Explanation:
The year 2022 marks the 30th anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) –
India relation and it is also designated as the ASEAN-India Friendship Year. India became a Sectoral
Partner of the ASEAN in 1992.
i. Singapore has taken over from Thailand as the country coordinator for ASEAN-India dialogue
relations in August 2021, it will hold this role till 2024.
About ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations):
Establishment – 8 August 1967
Headquarters – Jakarta, Indonesia
Secretary-General – H.E. Dato Lim Jock Hoi (2018 -2022)
19. As per 4th ‘Safe Cities Index 2021’ released by the Economist Intelligence Unit, New Delhi is
placed at ___________position while ____________was listed as world’s safest city.
1) 48th; Copenhagen
2) 48th; Toronto
3) 50th; Copenhagen
4) 50th; Toronto
5) 52nd; Singapore
Answer- 1) 48th; Copenhagen
Explanation:
New Delhi (48th) and Mumbai (50th) found place in 4th Safe Cities Index 2021 of 60 global cities,
released by the Economist Intelligence Unit. The index report is titled as ‘Safe Cities Index 2021- New
expectations demand a new coherence’.
i. The list was topped by Denmark’s capital Copenhagen as the world’s safest city.
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20. Who virtually chaired the 11th meeting of the BRICS High Representatives Responsible for
National Security?
1) Raj Nath Singh
2) Ajit Doval
3) Bipin Rawat
4) Karambir Singh
5) Krishnaswamy Natarajan
Answer- 2) Ajit Doval
Explanation:
Ajit Doval, Indian National Security Adviser(NSA), virtually chaired the 11th meeting of the BRICS
(Brazil, Russia,India,China,South Africa) High Representatives Responsible for National Security.
i. The main focus was the developmental processes in Afghanistan, Iran,West Asia and the Gulf.
21. Who hosted the 1st meeting of IBSA (India, Brazil, South Africa) to enhance cooperation in
cyber security & balance China’s expansionist policies in the maritime region?
1) Raj Nath Singh
2) Ajit Doval
3) Bipin Rawat
4) Karambir Singh
5) Krishnaswamy Natarajan
Answer- 2) Ajit Doval
Explanation:
India’s National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval hosted the 1st meeting of IBSA(India, Brazil,
South Africa) to enhance cooperation in cyber security and balance China’s expansionist policies in the
maritime region.
i. India is the current IBSA Chair. India is set to host the 6th IBSA summit under the theme
“Democracy for Demography and Development”.
22. Which country recently (in Aug’ 21) got USD 1 million aid from the Government of India
under the UN World Food Programme to tackle climate shocks?
1) Switzerland
2) Zimbabwe
3) Ukraine
4) Kenya
5) Georgia
Answer- 2) Zimbabwe
Explanation:
The government of India provides USD 1 million aid to Zimbabwe under the UN World Food
Programme. This aid will help to tackle the population affected due to climate shocks.
i. The UN declares the 2023 International Year of Millets.
About Zimbabwe-
Capital- Harare
Currency – Zimbabwean Dollar
President- Emmerson Mnangawa
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23. Which Country was newly elected (in Aug’21) to the Council of Administration & Postal
Operation Council during the 27th Universal Postal Union Congress?
1) India
2) South Africa
3) Bangladesh
4) Vietnam
5) Sri Lanka
Answer- 1) India
Explanation:
India has been elected to the Council of Administration (CA) and Postal Operations Council (POC) at
27th Universal Postal Union (UPU) Congress in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
24. As per the 1st Edition of the ‘Global DeFi (Decentralised Finance) Adoption Index’, released
by Chainalysis, India was ranked at _________ place while the ranking was topped by _________.
1) 4th; US
2) 6th; US
3) 4th; China
4) 6th; China
5) 8th; Vietnam
Answer- 2) 6th; US
Explanation:
The 1st Edition of the ‘Global DeFi (Decentralised Finance) Adoption Index’ was released by
Chainalysis. India ranked 6th place out of 154 countries while The United States (US) topped the
ranking.
i. It is designed to highlight countries with the highest grassroots adoption by individuals, rather than
those sending the largest raw values of funds.
25. Which organization released the report (in Aug’ 21) titled ‘India’s turning point: How climate
action can drive our economic future’ estimating USD 11 Trillion economic gain can be achieved
by India in the next 50 years?
1) Goldman Sachs Institute
2) Deloitte Economics Institute
3) The Institute of Economic Growth
4) IIM Ahmedabad
5) Symbiosis School of Economics
Answer- 2) Deloitte Economics Institute
Explanation:
As per the report titled ‘India’s turning point: How climate action can drive our economic future’ by
Deloitte Economics Institute, India needed an action on climate change that could pave a way for $11
trillion economic gain over the next 50 years due to unmitigated climate change.
26. What is the estimated Export Growth of India for FY 2022 as per the Ministry of Commerce
and Industry’s announcements in the “India-ASEAN Engineering Partnership Summit 2021’’?
1) USD 36 Billion
2) USD 46 Billion
3) USD 58 Billion
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4) USD 68 Billion
5) USD 75 Billion
Answer- 2) USD 46 Billion
Explanation:
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry inaugurated “India-ASEAN(Association of Southeast Asian
Nations) Engineering Partnership Summit 2021’’. It was stated that India’s expected export growth
has been estimated around USD 46 billion in FY 2021-22.
i. The government of Tamil Nadu joined as a ‘Partner State’ while the Haryana government joined as
the ‘Focus State’.
GOVT SCHEMES
1. Identify the state government that launched ‘Har Hith store’ scheme - to promote self-
employment among youths
1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Telangana
3) Haryana
4) Gujarat
5) Sikkim
Answer- 3) Haryana
Explanation:
In order to make Haryana ‘Berojgar Mukt, Rozgar Yukt’ by 2024 on the lines of Atmanirbhar Bharat, the
Chief Minister (CM) of Haryana Manohar Lal Khattar launched ‘Har Hith store’ scheme to encourage
youth towards self-employment. The launch of the scheme was made by inaugurating a store during a
programme held at Panchkula, Haryana.
2. Which state government launched India’s 1st Doorstep Medical Service delivery scheme -
“Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam”?
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Odisha
4) Himachal Pradesh
5) Maharashtra
Answer- 1) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
In India’s 1st, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister (CM) M K Stalin launched ‘Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam’
scheme (Healthcare services at people’s doorstep Healthcare) at Krishnagiri to deliver medical services
at people’s doorstep.
i.A total of around INR 250 crore has been allocated for the scheme
3. Name the organisation that launched “KFC Startup Kerala” - a comprehensive scheme to support
startups.
1) Catholic Syrian Bank
2) Kerala Gramin Bank
3) Bharatiya Mahila Bank
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4) Kerala Financial Corporation
5) Federal Bank
Answer- 4) Kerala Financial Corporation
Explanation:
Kerala Financial Corporation(KFC), a non-banking financial company owned by the Government of
Kerala has announced a comprehensive funding scheme named “KFC Startup Kerala” to support the
startups in all the stages of the development.
4. In August 2021, RBI increased the Collateral free loan for __________ under the DAY- National Rural
Livelihoods Mission to ______________.
1) Self Help Groups; Rs 10 lakhs
2) MSME Sector; Rs 20 lakhs
3) Farmer Producer Organisations; Rs 10 lakhs
4) MSME Sector; Rs 10 lakhs
5) Self Help Groups; Rs 20 lakhs
Answer- 5) Self Help Groups; Rs 20 lakhs
Explanation:
The collateral free loans to self-help groups (SHGs) provided under Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana –
National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) have been enhanced to Rs 20 lakh from Rs 10 lakh by
RBI.
i.In April 2011, the Ministry of Rural Development launched the National Rural Livelihood Mission
(NRLM)
5. Which state government introduced ‘Indira Gandhi Urban Credit Card Scheme 2021’ (in Aug’
21) to provide interest-free loans up to Rs 50,000?
1) Punjab
2) Rajasthan
3) Maharashtra
4) Chhattisgarh
5) Jharkhand
Answer- 2) Rajasthan
Explanation:
The state government of Rajasthan introduced Indira Gandhi Urban Credit Card Scheme 2021 to
provide interest-free loans up to Rs 50,000 for one year. It will create self-employment opportunities in
the urban areas.
6. In August 2021, Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) completed its 7th Anniversary.
Identify the correct statement(s) related to PMJDY.
A) The scheme was launched in 2014 by PM Narendra Modi with the slogan ‘Mera Khata, Bhagya
Vidhata’ for Financial Inclusion.
B) There is an overdraft facility of Rs. 20,000 to eligible Jan Dhan Bank account holders.
C) According to the Global Findex database of the World Bank in August 2021, 80% of people
above 15 years of age in the lower-middle-income group have a bank account.
1) Only A & B
2) Only B & C
3) Only A & C
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4) Only A
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 3) Only A & C
Explanation:
i. PMJDY was launched in 2014 by PM Narendra Modi with the slogan ‘Mera Khata, Bhagya Vidhata’.
It is a ‘National Mission of Financial Inclusion.
ii. There is an overdraft facility up to Rs. 10,000 to eligible Jan Dhan Bank account holders is available.
iii. According to the Global Findex database of the World Bank, 80% of people above 15 years of age in
the lower-middle-income group have a bank account.
7. Name the state government that launched “Ennum Ezhuthum Mission” to give foundational
literacy and numeracy skills for all its students by the year 2025.
1) Karnataka
2) Maharashtra
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Telangana
5) Tamil Nadu
Answer- 5) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
Tamil Nadu government launched The “Ennum Ezhuthum Mission” to ensure foundational literacy
and numeracy skills for all the students of age 8 years by 2025. Rs. 66.70 crore has been allotted for the
mission.
8. Which state launched India’s first ‘Smart Health Cards scheme’ under the ‘Biju Swasthya
Kalyan Yojana’?
1) Karnataka
2) Kerala
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Odisha
5) Telangana
Answer- 4) Odisha
Explanation:
Odisha became the 1st Indian state to Provide Smart Health Cards to its people under Biju Swasthya
Kalyan Yojana. It provides hassle-free quality treatment for up to Rs 5 lakh per annum (For women-
10 Lakh) for each family.
9. Karkhandar Scheme, introduced by J&K (in Aug’ 21), is related to which industry?
1) Steel
2) Mining
3) Food Processing
4) Handicraft
5) Fisheries
Answer- 4) Handicraft
Explanation:
The government of Jammu & Kashmir introduced the Karkhandar scheme to support the local
artisans and weavers and to provide training in the field of handicrafts sector.
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About Jammu & Kashmir(J&K):
Lieutenant Governor– Manoj Sinha
Bird Sanctuary– Hokersar bird sanctuary
National Park– Dachigam National Park; Kishtwar National Park
10. In August 2021, the 2nd phase of ‘SAMVAD Scheme’ was implemented by National Institute of
Mental Health and Neuro Sciences. The scheme comes under which ministry?
1) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
2) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
3) Ministry of Labour and Employment
4) Ministry of Women and Child Development
5) Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Answer- 4) Ministry of Women and Child Development
Explanation:
Smriti Irani, The Union Minister of Women and Child Development, launched the 2nd phase of
‘SAMVAD Scheme’- (Support, Advocacy & Mental Health intervention for children in Vulnerable
circumstances and Distress), implemented by National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences.
i. For the first time, Panchayati Raj Institutions are also being included to enhance the support for
this initiative.
11. Identify the State that launched (in Aug’ 21) the ‘Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Bhumihin Majdur
Nyay Yojana’ to provide financial assistance to Landless Labourers.
1) Chhattisgarh
2) Bihar
3) West Bengal
4) Jharkhand
5) Odisha
Answer- 1) Chhattisgarh
Explanation:
The government of Chhattisgarh launched the ‘Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Bhumihin Majdur Nyay
Yojana’, first of its kind scheme that focuses on delivering economic justice for the landless
labourers.
i. The scheme was announced by Bhupesh Baghel, the CM of Chhattisgarh in July 2021.
12. ‘Aarogya Dhara-2.0’ was launched by Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Health and
Family Welfare (in Aug’ 21) to increase the reach of which government scheme?
1) AMRUT
2) Atal Pension Yojana
3) PMJDY
4) MGNREGA
5) AB-PMJAY
Answer- 5) AB-PMJAY
Explanation:
Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare virtually inaugurated the Aarogya
Dhara- 2.0, to mark the completion of 2 crore treatments worth ~Rs 25,000 each under Ayushman
Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY).
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13. Which state government (in Aug’21) rolled out‘Dalit Bandhu’ - a Dalit empowerment scheme?
1) Telangana
2) Assam
3) Gujarat
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Uttar Pradesh
Answer- 1) Telangana
Explanation:
CM of Telangana, Kalvakuntla Chandrashekhar Rao, launched Dalit Bandhu scheme for 76 Dalit
families in Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district, Telangana. Every Dalit beneficiary family will be provided Rs 10
lakh.
14. ‘Atma Nirbhar Krishi Yojana’ to boost agriculture & “Atma Nirbhar Bagwani Yojana” to boost
horticulture - two credit-linked schemes were launched (in Aug’ 21) by which state?
1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Assam
3) Arunachal Pradesh
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Telangana
Answer- 3) Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation:
‘Atma Nirbhar Krishi Yojana’ to boost agriculture and ‘Atma Nirbhar Bagwani Yojana to boost
horticulture’- two credit-linked schemes were launched by Arunachal Pradesh. These 2 schemes will
facilitate Rs 300 crore investment in the agro-based sector.
15. Government of Assam signed an MoU with __________ microfinance lenders for joint
implementation of Assam Micro Finance Incentive and Relief Scheme (AMFIRS) in ____________.
1) 37; Tezpur
2) 39; Guwahati
3) 37; Guwahati
4) 39; Tezpur
5) 41; Jorhat
Answer- 3) 37; Guwahati
Explanation:
As per the Microfinance Institutions Network, The Assam government signed an MoU with 37
microfinance lenders for joint implementation of the AMFIRS (Assam Micro Finance Incentive and
Relief Scheme), 2021 relief scheme in Guwahati, Assam.
i. It will provide financial relief to more than 20 lakh poor women borrowers who are not able to
return the loan amount.
16. Name the state government that launched the “Mera Kaam Mera Maan (MKMM)” scheme to
provide skill development to unemployed youths.
1) Punjab
2) Haryana
3) Karnataka
4) Uttarakhand
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5) Assam
Answer- 1) Punjab
Explanation:
Chief Minister of Punjab, Amarinder Singh, approved the new scheme titled “Mera Kaam Mera Maan
(MKMM)” scheme to help the unemployed youths of Punjab to enhance their skills and increase the
chance of getting a job.
VISITS
1. What are the points that are correctly related to the recent (in July’21) visit of US Secretary of
State (SoS) to India?
A) US Secretary of State - Mike Pompeo, agreed to expand the country’s Multilateral Security
Partnership with India in Defence Procurement
B) US Government announced an additional USD 25 million to support India’s COVID-19
Vaccination programme
C) Since March 2020, USAID has allocated more than USD 226 million in COVID-19 relief to India
1) Only B & C
2) All A, B & C
3) Only A
4) Only A & B
5) Only A & C
Answer- 1) Only B & C
Explanation:
The Secretary of State of the United States, Antony Blinken visited India from July 27-28, 2021.
i.The US Government announced an additional USD 25 million to support India’s COVID-19 Vaccination
programme through the US Agency for International Development (USAID).
ii.Since March 2020, USAID has allocated more than USD 226 million in COVID-19 relief to India.
iii.India & US agreed to expand their Multilateral Security Partnership to improve dominance in the Indo-
Pacific region.
BANKING AND FINANCE
1. Indian MSME Sector Loans witnessed a growth of 40% to Rs.9.5 lakh crore in FY21, as per “MSME
Pulse Report”. Name the organisation that released the report.
1) SIDBI
2) Transunion-Cibil
3) CARE Ratings
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 2 & 3
Answer- 4) Both 1 & 2
Explanation:
As per the report released by SIDBI and Transunion-Cibil, “Sidbi - TransUnion Cibil MSME Pulse
Report”, the value of new loans disbursed to the MSME sector in FY21 (COVID-19 period) was Rs.9.5 lakh
crore, 40% higher than Rs.6.8 lakh crore in FY20 (pre-COVID-19 period).
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2. Name the organisation that recently (in July’21) signed an MoU with Indian Bank towards “IND
Spring Board” - a loan scheme for Startups & Small Business.
1) IIT Madras
2) IIT Bombay
3) IIT Delhi
4) IIT Guwahati
5) IISc Bangalore
Answer- 2) IIT Bombay
Explanation:
Indian Bank signed a MoU with the Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (SINE), IIT Bombay to
provide a credit facility to the startups and small businesses through its loan product ‘IND Spring Board’.
3. In August 2021, _____________ launched ‘SIM Binding’ feature to its mobile app ________ to restrict
customers to 1 user/device
1) State Bank of India; iMobile Pay
2) ICICI Bank; iMobile Pay
3) State Bank of India; YONO
4) ICICI Bank; YONO
5) Canara Bank; CANDI
Answer- 3) State Bank of India; YONO
Explanation:
State Bank of India (SBI) has launched a ‘SIM Binding’ feature in its digital banking platform YONO (You
Only Need One), YONO Lite. The technology allows Only one user per device with a Registered Mobile
Number (RMN).
About SBI:
Establishment – 1st July 1955
Chairman – Dinesh Kumar Khara
Tagline – The Banker to Every Indian
4. In August 2021, the 15th Finance Commission recommended a performance-based challenge
fund of ________/state to ____ states for incubating a New City.
1) Rs 100 crores; 10
2) Rs 500 crore; 8
3) Rs 1000 crore; 10
4) Rs 500 crore; 10
5) Rs 1000 crore; 8
Answer- 5) Rs 1000 crore; 8
Explanation:
The 15th Finance Commission, in its latest report, has recommended a performance-based challenge
fund of Rs 8,000 crore to 8 states for incubation of new cities. The amount available for each proposed
new city is Rs 1,000 crore and a state can have only one new city under the proposed scheme.
i.As per RBI, the total amount of unclaimed deposits of Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs) was Rs.
24,356 crores, as on July 31, 2020.
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5. Which became the 1st Digital Investment platform to introduce UPI based AutoPay functionality
for its Mutual Fund Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs)?
1) Paytm
2) Groww
3) Zerodha
4) PhonePe
5) Moneycontrol
Answer- 4) PhonePe
Explanation:
PhonePe launched the UPI based AutoPay functionality for its Mutual Fund (MF) Systematic Investment
Plans (SIPs) offerings, becoming the 1st digital investment platform in India to introduce such a feature.
About PhonePe:
Establishment – 2015, Flipkart acquires PhonePe in 2016
Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra
CEO – Sameer Nigam
6. On which company was directed for a forensic audit by SEBI for allegations on financial
irregularities?
1) Metropolitan Stock Exchange
2) National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange
3) National Securities Depository Limited
4) Universal Commodity Exchange
5) Indian Commodity Exchange Limited
Answer- 1) Metropolitan Stock Exchange
Explanation:
SEBI ordered a forensic audit into the workings of the Metropolitan Stock Exchange of India (MSEI) Ltd,
on allegations of mismanagement and financial irregularities.
7. To boost the rural penetration of ‘SahiPay’, Manipal Business Solutions has partnered with
which insurance company?
1) Liberty General Insurance
2) Bharti AXA General Insurance
3) Future Generali India
4) Reliance General Insurance
5) SBI General Insurance
Answer- 5) SBI General Insurance
Explanation:
SBI General Insurance collaborated with Manipal Business Solutions, the promoter of SahiPay to
expand its non-life penetration in rural areas.
• Prakash Chandra Kandpal is the MD & CEO of SBI General Insurance
8. What is the revised minimum application value (as of Aug’21) of Real Estate Investment Trusts
(REITs) and Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs)?
1) Rs 15,000 - Rs 25,000
2) Rs 10,000 - Rs 50,000
3) Rs 50,000 - Rs 1 lakh
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4) Rs 50,000 - Rs 75,000
5) Rs 10,000 - Rs 15,000
Answer- 5) Rs 10,000 - Rs 15,000
Explanation:
SEBI reduced the minimum application value of real estate investment trusts (REITs) and infrastructure
investment trusts (InvITs) to the range of Rs 10,000-15,000 from earlier requirement of Rs 50,000 for
REITs and Rs 1 lakh for InvITs.
9. Which bank was appointed by RBI (in Aug’21) as “Agency Bank” to facilitate Government
related transactions?
1) IndusInd Bank
2) Federal Bank
3) CSB Bank
4) IDFC FIRST Bank
5) Standard Chartered
Answer- 1) IndusInd Bank
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has empanelled IndusInd Bank, the private sector lender, as an ‘Agency
Bank’ to facilitate transactions related to government businesses.
About IndusInd Bank:
Establishment – 1994
Headquarters – Pune, Maharashtra
MD & CEO – Sumant Kathpalia
10. Name the Small Finance Bank (SFB) launched - ‘Health and Wellness Savings Account’ a savings
account to support medical emergencies
1) Suryoday SFB
2) AU SFB
3) Equitas SFB
4) Ujjivan SFB
5) Jana SFB
Answer- 1) Suryoday SFB
Explanation:
Suryoday Small Finance Bank (SSFB) has launched a Savings Account named ‘Health and Wellness
Savings Account’ to support under medical emergencies.
11. Identify the points that are correctly related to the recent (in Aug’21) initiatives of RBI on
Payment System Operators’ (PSO)
A) RBI allowed Non-bank POS to Outsource data on Payment and Settlement-related Activities to
service providers
B) Core management functions such as risk management are still under restriction for
outsourcing
C) RBI imposed a penalty of Rs 6 lakh on Hewlett-Packard Financial Services, for non-compliance
on submission of credit information to Central Repository of Information on Large Credits
1) Only C
2) Only A & C
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3) All A, B & C
4) Only B & C
5) Only B
Answer- 3) All A, B & C
Explanation:
RBI issued the framework to non-bank Payment System Operators’ (PSOs) Outsourcing of Payment and
Settlement-related Activities (including onboarding customers, IT-based services, etc) to service
providers.
i.The frameworks are applicable to a service provider, located in India or abroad.
ii.RBI restricted the PSO’s from outsourcing Core management functions such as risk management,
information technology & information security management, internal audit, and determining compliance
with KYC norms.
iii.RBI imposed a penalty of Rs 6 lakh on Hewlett-Packard Financial Services, for non-compliance on
submission of credit information to Central Repository of Information on Large Credits.
12. In August 2021, Asian Development Bank provided USD 112 million worth financial assistance
for Urban Water Supply Infrastructure Projects in Which state?
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Chhattisgarh
3) Odisha
4) Jharkhand
5) Assam
Answer- 4) Jharkhand
Explanation:
Asian Development Bank has sanctioned loans worth USD 112 million to finance Urban Water Supply
Infrastructure Projects in 4 towns (Ranchi, Hussainabad, Jhumri Telaiya and Medininagar) of Jharkhand.
About Jharkhand:
Governor – Ramesh Bais
National Park – Betla NP
13. Which of the following types of financial institution was allowed by SEBI to perform the
functions of investment bankers?
1) Small Finance Banks
2) Payment Banks
3) Insurance Companies
4) Both 1 & 2
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 2) Payment Banks
Explanation:
SEBI allowed Payments Banks to carry out the activities of investment bankers in order to ease the
access for investors to participate in public and rights issues by using various payment avenues.
14. Name the Insurance provider who recently integrated their system with NPCI’s UPI AutoPay
platform to provide instant automated recurring premium payments services.
1) Edelweiss General Insurance
2) ICICI Prudential Life Insurance
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3) Bharti AXA General Insurance
4) SBI Life Insurance
5) Digit General Insurance
Answer- 2) ICICI Prudential Life Insurance
Explanation:
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company Ltd has partnered with the National Payments Corporation of
India (NPCI) and integrated NPCI’s UPI AutoPay platform into its system to enable its customers to make
instant automated recurring premium payments of insurance policies.
15. In August 2021, _______ became India’s 1st education financing platform to receive licence for
Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) from RBI
1) Shiksha Finance
2) GyanDhan
3) Lendingkart
4) Afinoz
5) Credenc
Answer- 2) GyanDhan
Explanation:
GyanDhan, India’s 1st education financing platform, has received a Non-Banking Financial Company
(NBFC) license from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
i.As per RBI guidelines, NBFC’s should have a minimum net owned funds of Rs 2 Crore.
16. Identify the bank that recently (in Aug’21) signed an MoU with Andhra Pradesh government to
finance its ‘Fish Andhra’ scheme
1) Canara Bank
2) Indian Overseas Bank
3) Bank of Baroda
4) Punjab National Bank
5) Axis Bank
Answer- 3) Bank of Baroda
Explanation:
Bank of Baroda (BoB) has signed an MoU with Andhra Pradesh Government to assist & finance the entire
14,000 beneficiaries for setting up Aqua Units under AP Government’s ‘Fish Andhra’ scheme.
About Bank of Baroda:
MD & CEO – Sanjiv Chadha
Headquarters – Vadodara, Gujarat
Founded – 20 July 1908
Tagline – India’s International Bank
17. Which financial institution agreed to provide USD 250 million loan to India for the 2nd Dam
Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP-2) project?
1) World Bank
2) International Monetary Fund
3) Asian Development Bank
4) New Development Bank
5) Both 1 & 3
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Answer- 1) World Bank
Explanation:
The Government of India has signed a US $250 million loan agreement with the World Bank for the 2nd
Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP-2), the world’s largest dam management program.
About World Bank:
President – David R. Malpass
Headquarters – Washington DC, USA
18. Which organisation partnered with Central Warehousing Corporation (in Aug’21) to provide
storage facilities to Farmers Producer Organisation (FPOs) at lower rates?
1) SIDBI
2) NABARD
3) Food Corporation of India
4) FSSAI
5) NITI Aayog
Answer- 2) NABARD
Explanation:
NABARD partnered with the Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC) through the NABFoundation, to
offer storage facilities for the Farmers Producer Organisation (FPOs) at lower rates for the next 5 years.
19. What is the timeline fixed by RBI (in Aug’21) for Banks to implement the revised rules on
opening current accounts?
1) 30th October 2021
2) 15th August 2021
3) 31st August 2021
4) 30th September 2021
5) 15th October 2021
Answer- 1) 30th October 2021
Explanation:
RBI extended the timeline for Banks to implement the revised rules on opening current accounts to 3
months till October 30, 2021.
20. Identify the organisation that partnered with SBI Payments to include ‘e-RUPI’ transaction
feature in Yono SBI Merchant app
1) Continental Exchange Solutions
2) Appnit Technologies
3) Hitachi Payment Services
4) MoneyGram Payment Systems
5) Euronet Services India
Answer- 3) Hitachi Payment Services
Explanation:
SBI Payments partnered with Hitachi Payment Services to introduce e-RUPI transaction feature on the
Yono SBI Merchant app.
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21. In August 2021, IMF approved its highest ever Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) allocation of
_________, to boost the global liquidity.
1) USD 450 billion
2) USD 250 billion
3) USD 650 billion
4) USD 550 billion
5) USD 350 billion
Answer- 3) USD 650 billion
Explanation:
In order to boost global liquidity and to curb COVID-19 impact, the International Monetary Fund (IMF)
approved a general allocation of Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) equivalent to US$650 billion in August
2021. It is the largest SDR allocation in the history of the IMF.
About IMF:
Establishment– 1944
Managing Director– Kristalina Georgieva
22. Which bank partnered (in Aug’21) with the National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB) to
provide financial assistance to the fisheries sector?
1) IndusInd Bank
2) Bank of India
3) Canara Bank
4) Punjab National Bank
5) Indian Overseas Bank
Answer- 4) Punjab National Bank
Explanation:
National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB) signed a MoU with Punjab National Bank (PNB) to
extend financial assistance to the fisheries sector.
i.PNB also inaugurated PNB@Ease outlet (EASE Banking Outlet) at Hyderabad, Telangana.
23. What are the points that are correctly related to the outcomes of the RBI's Monetary Policy
Committee that decided on the 3rd bi-monthly monetary policy of FY22?
A) The Policy rates were kept unchanged for the 3rd consecutive time & still the Repo Rate is kept
at 3.35%
B) Rs 1 trillion worth liquidity support scheme - Targeted Long Term Repo Operations (TLTRO)
on Tap Scheme was extended till 31st December 2021
C) 2 auctions of Rs 25,000 crore on G-sec Acquisition Programme will be conducted in August 2021
1) All A, B & C
2) Only B & C
3) Only C
4) Only A & B
5) Only B
Answer- 2) Only B & C
Explanation:
i.The Policy rates were kept unchanged for the 7th consecutive time and still the Repo Rate is kept at
4.00%
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ii.RBI has extended the Targeted Long Term Repo Operations (TLTRO) on Tap Scheme by a period of
three months, i.e., till December 31, 2021. TLTRO targets to provide liquidity support worth Rs 1 trillion
to various sectors and banks
iii.RBI decided to conduct 2 auctions of Rs 25,000 crore each in August 2021, under G-SAP 2.0 (G-sec
Acquisition Programme).
24. What are the points that are correctly related to the outcomes of the RBI's Monetary Policy
Committee (MPC) that decided on the 3rd bi-monthly monetary policy of FY22?
A) MPC retained India’s real GDP growth projection for FY22 at 12.5%
B) Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation was projected at 6.1% in FY22
C) LIBOR transition Guidelines were amended to permitted banks to extend Pre-Shipment Credit
in Foreign Currency (PCFC) to exporters prior to shipment
1) All A, B & C
2) Only B & C
3) Only C
4) Only A & B
5) Only B
Answer- 3) Only C
Explanation:
i. MPC retained India’s real GDP growth projection for FY22 at 9.5%
ii.Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation was projected at 5.7% in FY22
iii.RBI Amended LIBOR transition Guidelines, and permitted banks to extend Pre-Shipment Credit in
Foreign Currency (PCFC) to exporters prior to shipment with widely accepted ARRs
25. In August 2021, SEBI introduced the concept of “Accredited Investors” (AI) in indian Securities
Market as a new channel for raising funds.
A) Individuals with an annual income of at least Rs 10 crore can become an Accredited Investor
B) Accreditation Agencies shall have a Minimum of 20 years’ experience in Indian Securities
Market with a minimum net worth of Rs 200 crores
C) SEBI has also reduced the Minimum investment amount for AIs to less than Rs 1 crore.
1) All A, B & C
2) Only C
3) Only B & C
4) Only B
5) Only A & C
Answer- 3) Only B & C
Explanation:
SEBI introduced the concept of ‘Accredited investors’ in the Indian securities market to open up a new
channel for raising funds.
i.Criterias for Individuals, HUFs, Family Trusts and sole proprietorships to get accredited as AI shall have
an annual income of at least Rs 2 Crore
ii.Eligibility Criteria for Accreditation Agencies: They need to have – a minimum 20 years of presence
in the Indian securities market, Investor Service Centers (ISCs) in at least 20 cities, and a minimum net
worth of Rs 200 crores.
iii.Minimum investment: Now SEBI has enabled the AIs to invest less than Rs 1 crore in the AIF.
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26. Identify the points that are correctly related to the recent (in Aug’21) amendments made by
SEBI:
A) Asset Management Companies are directed to invest 1% of the amount raised in the New Fund
Offer (NFO) or Rs 50 lakh, whichever is less in the MF schemes.
B) The minimum lock-in period for Promoters has been increased from 18 months to 3 years
C) Category I AIF – Venture Capital Funds were directed to invest at least 75% in companies listed
on a Small and Medium Enterprises exchange
1) All A, B & C
2) Only C
3) Only B & C
4) Only B
5) Only A & C
Answer- 5) Only A & C
Explanation:
In August 2021, SEBI made amendments and frameworks related to Accredited Investors, mutual fund
(MF) regulations, Alternate Investment Fund (AIF) and others.
i.Amended the SEBI (Mutual Funds (MF)) Regulations, 1996, and directed Asset Management Companies
(AMCs) to invest 1% of the amount raised in the New Fund Offer (NFO) or Rs 50 lakh, whichever is less
in the MF schemes.
ii.The lock-in period for promoters’ shareholding of minimum promoters’ contribution was reduced
from 3 years to 18 months – Only if the IPO is entirely an offer for sale or where 50 percent of the issue
proceeds are not meant for capital expenditure.
iii.As per the amendments, the Category I AIF – Venture Capital Funds (VCFs) was directed to invest at
least 75% of investable funds in unlisted equity-linked instruments of venture capital
undertakings/companies listed on a Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) exchange
27. Identify the organisation that partnered with Indian Bank (in Aug’21) to fund Startups under
Indian Bank’s ‘Ind Spring Board’ Scheme
1) IISc Bangalore
2) IIT Roorkee
3) IIT New Delhi
4) IIM Ahmedabad
5) IIM Bangalore
Answer- 5) IIM Bangalore
Explanation:
Indian Bank has signed an MoU with NSRCEL, the entrepreneurship Centre of Excellence at the IIM
Bangalore to provide funding for identified startups under Indian Bank’s ‘Ind Spring Board’ Scheme.
About Indian Bank:
Established - 1907
Headquarters – Chennai
MD & CEO – Padmaja Chumduru
Tagline – Your Own Bank
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28. Name the organisation that partnered with UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development
Office to launch the Entrepreneurship promotion scheme - “Swavalamban Challenge Fund”
1) EXIM Bank
2) NABARD
3) SIDBI
4) LIC
5) IDBI Bank
Answer- 3) SIDBI
Explanation:
SIDBI in collaboration with Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, United Kingdom (FCDO UK)
has launched the Swavalamban Challenge Fund (SCF) to promote entrepreneurship.
29. In August 2021, Asian Development Bank approved a financial assistance of $300 million for
improving rural road infrastructure in which state?
1) Telangana
2) Gujarat
3) Odisha
4) Bihar
5) Maharashtra
Answer- 5) Maharashtra
Explanation:
Asian Development Bank approved an additional financing of a $300 million loan for the ongoing
Maharashtra Rural Connectivity Improvement Project that is upgrading rural roads to all-weather
conditions
30. Which organisation partnered (in Aug’21) with Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India
(IBBI) to enhance research efforts of IBBI?
1) SEBI
2) IRDAI
3) National Stock Exchange
4) Bombay Stock Exchange
5) SIDBI
Answer- 3) National Stock Exchange
Explanation:
National Stock Exchange (NSE) partnered with Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) to
enhance research efforts in the area of insolvency and bankruptcy.
• NSE was Establishment in 1992
31. Which bank recently (in Aug’21) became the Agency Bank of RBI to carry out transactions on
revenue receipts?
1) IndusInd Bank
2) HDFC Bank
3) Karnataka Bank
4) Karur Vysya Bank
5) City Union Bank
Answer- 3) Karnataka Bank
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Explanation:
RBI empanelled Karnataka Bank as the ‘Agency Bank’ to facilitate transactions related to government
businesses. RBI has allowed Karnataka Bank to handle transactions related to revenue receipts on behalf
of the state/central govt.
32. Which bank recently (in Aug’21) signed a co-lending partnership with Dhanvarsha Finvest Ltd
to offer Gold loans to MSME borrowers under priority sector lending?
1) Punjab National Bank
2) Canara Bank
3) Central Bank of India
4) Federal Bank
5) State Bank of India
Answer- 3) Central Bank of India
Explanation:
Central Bank of India (CBoI) and Dhanvarsha Finvest Ltd (DFL) entered into a strategic co-lending
partnership to offer loans against gold ornaments under priority sector lending to MSME borrowers.
About Central Bank of India:
1st Indian commercial bank that was wholly owned and managed by Indians.
Establishment – 1911
Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra
MD & CEO – M. V. Rao
33. In August 2021, SEBI amended the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements
(LODR)) Regulations, 2015.
What are the points that are correctly related to the amendment?
A) Independent Directors (IDs) shall be appointed or removed only through a special resolution
passed by the company’s shareholders
B) The Nomination & Remuneration Committee has been extended to include 2/3rd of the Total
IDs
C) A cooling-off period of 1 year has been introduced for transitioning of an ID to a whole-time
director in the same company
1) Only C
2) Only A & B
3) Only B
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
SEBI amended the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements (LODR)) Regulations, 2015.
The amendments changed certain norms related to the process of appointment/removal of Independent
directors (IDs).
i.Appointment/Re-appointment and Removal of IDs were now directed to be made only through a special
resolution of shareholders.
ii.The composition of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee (NRC) has been modified to
include 2/3rd IDs instead of the current requirement of 50 percent of IDs.
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iii.A cooling-off period of 1 year has been introduced for an ID transitioning to a whole-time director
(WTD) in the same company.
34. What is the utility ‘Equitech’ - a fintech accelerator programme launched by Equitas Small
Finance Bank?
1) Assist MSME Exporters
2) Promote Start-up Ecosystem
3) Financially Support Medical Equipment manufacturers
4) Loans to Marginal farmers
5) Financial assistance for IT exporters
Answer- 2) Promote Start-up Ecosystem
Explanation:
In August 2021, the Equitas Small Finance Bank (SFB) launched ‘Equitech’, a fintech accelerator
programme for the start-up entrepreneur’s ecosystem.
About Equitas SFB:
Headquarters – Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Tagline – It’s Fun Banking
35. Identify the organisation(s) that recently (in Aug’21) signed an MoU with GIFT-IFSC to create
awareness among Indian & foreign insurance companies on projects of GIFT-IFSC
1) IRDAI
2) IFCI Ltd
3) India InsurTech Association
4) Both 1 & 2
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 3) India InsurTech Association
Explanation:
India Insurtech Association (IIA) signed an MoU with International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) at
GIFT (Gujarat International Finance Tec) City, (GIFT-IFSC) to create awareness on the projects of GIFT-
IFSC among Indian & foreign insurance companies.
36. Which organisation partnered (in Aug’21) with Asian Development Bank for a $1 million
project towards reducing India’s Carbon emission?
1) Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services
2) Dewan Housing Finance Corporation
3) LIC Housing Finance
4) Poonawalla Fincorp
5) IIFL Home Finance
Answer- 5) IIFL Home Finance
Explanation:
Asian Development Bank joined hands with price housing financier IIFL (India Infoline) Home Finance
Ltd, subsidiary of IIFL home finance to reduce carbon emissions and preserve water and vitality in India.
i.The total cost of the project is $1 million, which will be provided by ADB.
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37. Who will be benefited through ‘Honour First’ - a special savings account launched by IDFC
FIRST Bank?
1) Front Line Workers
2) Indian Sports persons
3) Indian Army
4) Indian Navy
5) Journalists
Answer- 4) Indian Navy
Explanation:
IDFC FIRST Bank signed an MoU with the Indian Navy to offer the special defence savings account named
‘Honour FIRST’ for the serving personnel and veterans of the Indian Navy.
38. Name the trading firm that became the 1st Official International Network Carrier of NSE
International Exchange.
1) HSBC
2) Morgan Stanley
3) BSO
4) Barclays PLC
5) UBS
Answer- 3) BSO
Explanation:
NSE International Exchange (NSE IFSC) Ltd has appointed BSO, a global pioneering infrastructure and
connectivity provider as its 1st official international approved connectivity partner i.e. International
Network Carrier (INC).
39. Which company was appointed as cloud computing partner (in Aug’21) by RBL Bank to provide
Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based Banking Solutions?
1) Amazon Web Services
2) Google
3) Tata Communications
4) CypherCloud
5) Digital Ocean
Answer- 1) Amazon Web Services
Explanation:
RBL Bank has selected Amazon Web Services (AWS), the Cloud Computing arm of Amazon as its
Preferred Cloud Provider to strengthen its Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based Banking Solutions
40. Which organisation(s) signed an MoU (in Aug’21) with the North Eastern Development Finance
Corporation to promote entrepreneurship in the North Eastern states of India?
1) North East Small Finance Bank
2) Federation of Industries of North Eastern Region
3) North East Handicrafts & Handlooms Corporation
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 1 & 3
Answer- 2) Federation of Industries of North Eastern Region
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Explanation:
North Eastern Development Finance Corporation Ltd (NEDFi) has signed an MoU with Federation of
Industries of North Eastern Region (FINER) to promote entrepreneurship, generate employment and
create empowerment of weaker sections.
41. Name the organisation that partnered (in Aug’21) with Jammu and Kashmir Gramin Bank to
finance over 1000 Joint Liability Groups (JLG)
1) NABARD
2) State Bank of India
3) EXIM Bank
4) Only 1 & 3
5) Only 1 & 2
Answer- 5) Only 1 & 2
Explanation:
NABARD signed an MoU with the State Bank of India & Jammu and Kashmir Gramin Bank (JKGB) in the
Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and the UT of Ladakh.
i.To finance 1000 Joint Liability Groups (JLG) and to enhance the flow of credit to tenant farmers, oral
lessees, sharecroppers, Small and Marginal farmers
About NABARD:
Establishment – 1982
Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra
Chairman – G.R. Chintala
42. Identify the Financial institution that launched “Digital Prayaas” - a digital platform to provide
loans to entrepreneurs from low income groups
1) NABARD
2) IDBI Bank
3) Industrial Investment Bank of India
4) SIDBI
5) ECGC
Answer- 4) SIDBI
Explanation:
SIDBI launched ‘Digital Prayaas’ an App based end to end digital lending tool platform to sanction loans
to entrepreneurs from low income groups by the end of the day.
i.SIDBI also partnered with BigBasket to provide loans at an affordable interest rate to the youths in
urban areas for the purchase of e-vehicles.
43. Which is the 1st Bank in India to register 1 crore FASTags users?
1) Jio Payments Bank
2) State Bank of India
3) ICICI Bank
4) Paytm Payments Bank
5) HDFC Bank
Answer- 4) Paytm Payments Bank
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Explanation:
Paytm Payments Bank became the 1st bank in India to achieve the milestone of issuing 1 crore FASTags.
It has ~28 percent share as FASTag issuer bank.
44. Which is the 1st Indian Cryptocurrency Exchange to become a Unicorn Company?
1) CoinDCX
2) WazirX
3) Binance
4) Coinbase
5) Bitstamp
Answer- 1) CoinDCX
Explanation:
CoinDCX has become the first Indian cryptocurrency exchange to grab the title of ‘unicorn’ with
valuation to $1.1 billion (Rs 8,150 crore). The exchange achieved this status after a $90-million (Rs 668
crore) Series-C funding round, led by Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin’s B Capital.
45. Name the organisation that partnered (in Aug’21) with SBM Bank India for financing agri-
traders and agri-entrepreneurs
1) ProConnect Supply Chain Solutions
2) Arya Collateral Warehousing Services
3) Self Storage Warehouse India
4) Nedlloyd Logistics India
5) Right Warehousing Solutions
Answer- 2) Arya Collateral Warehousing Services
Explanation:
Agritech start-up and India’s 1st Post Harvest Solutions Platform, Arya Collateral Warehousing
Services Private Ltd (Arya) made a partnership with State Bank of Mauritius-India (SBM Bank India)
for commodity financing to agri-traders and agri-entrepreneurs across the country.
46. In August 2021, a total of ______ Banks partnered to form - “Secondary Loan Market
Association” under the Chairmanship of _____________ to deal with corporate loans in the secondary
market.
1) 15; Sanjay Srivastava
2) 10; Dinesh Kumar Khara
3) 10; Sanjay Srivastava
4) 5; Dinesh Kumar Khara
5) 15; Sanjay Srivastava
Answer- 3) 10; Sanjay Srivastava
Explanation:
On August 11, 2021, the 10 major banks including State Bank of India (SBI) and ICICI bank formed a
Secondary Loan Market Association (SLMA) with an online platform for trading corporate loans in the
secondary market.
• Sanjay Srivastava is the Chairman of SLMA.
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47. In August 2021, RBI introduced a penalty of Rs 10,000/ATM for unavailability of Cash in an
ATM for more than _________________________ with effective from October 01, 2021
1) 10 hours/day
2) 10 hours/month
3) 24 hours/month
4) 5 hours/day
5) 5 hours/week
Answer- 2) 10 hours/month
Explanation:
In August 2021, RBI introduced a scheme named ‘Scheme of Penalty for non-replenishment of ATMs’ to
levy monetary charges/Penalty on Banks & White Label ATM Operators (WLAOs) for unavailability of
cash in Automated Teller Machines (ATMs).
i.RBI will issue a penalty of Rs 10,000 per ATM/ WLAs for banks for Cash-out for more than 10 hours
in a month with effective from October 01, 2021.
ii.RBI imposed a monetary penalty of Rs 10 lakh on Gadhinglaj Urban Co-operative Bank Limited,
Gadhinglaj, Maharashtra
48. In August 2021, SEBI merged 2 debt securities regulations, SEBI (Issue and Listing of Debt
Securities) Regulations, 2008 and SEBI (Non-Convertible Redeemable Preference Shares)
Regulations, 2013 into a single Regulation.
Identify the point(s) that is/are correctly related to it.
A) These regulations enabled the Issuers who have an existing history of less than 3-years to tap
the bond market with certain conditions.
B) Under these regulations, the issuers should issue debt securities only on a private placement
basis.
C) Under these regulations, whatever the issue size, the issue should be made on the EBP
(electronic book mechanism) platform.
1) Only A & B
2) Only A & C
3) Only B & C
4) All A, B & C
5) Only A
Answer- 4) All A, B & C
Explanation:
i. The regulations had enabled the Issuers (other than unlisted Real estate investment trusts (REITs)
and Infrastructure investment trusts (InvITs)) who have an existing history of less than 3 years to tap
the bond market with certain conditions.
ii. The issuers should issue debt securities only on a private placement basis.
iii. Whatever the issue size, the issue should be made on the EBP (electronic book mechanism)
platform.
49. An integrated marketing communication Campaign, named ‘BADLAAV Humse Hai’ was
launched (in Aug’ 21) by which organization?
1) Ujjivan Small Finance Bank
2) State Bank of India
3) ESAF Small Finance Bank.
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4) Bandhan Bank
5) AU Small Finance Bank
Answer- 5) AU Small Finance Bank
Explanation:
AU Small Finance Bank had launched its first integrated marketing communication Campaign
‘BADLAAV Humse Hai’. It will showcase the bank’s passion for innovation and represent it as a change
maker in the Indian banking sector. It also launched the digital banking platform AU 0101.
About AU Small Finance Bank:
Establishment– 1996
MD & CEO– Sanjay Agarwal Headquarter– Jaipur, Rajasthan
50. In August 2021, IIFL Finance had partnered with _________ to offer digital credit products to its
merchants through its ‘buy-now-pay-later’ feature.
1) NSE
2) Razorpay
3) PolicyBazaar
4) FinBox
5) PayU
Answer- 4) FinBox
Explanation:
IIFL (India Infoline Limited) Finance had partnered with FinBox to offer digital credit products to its
merchants, B2B e-commerce traders by using ‘buy-now-pay-later’ and working capital credit products.
i. IIFL & FinBox will disburse Rs 1,000 crore loans over the next 2 quarters, through a completely
digital model.
51. Name the banking institution which signed an MoU with the Paralympic Committee of India
(in Aug’ 21) to become one of the Banking Partners ahead of the Paralympic Games 2020 in
Tokyo, Japan.
1) State Bank of India
2) Indian Bank
3) Union Bank of India
4) Bank of India
5) Central Bank of India
Answer- 2) Indian Bank
Explanation:
Indian Bank signed a year-long MoU with the Paralympic Committee of India to become one of the
Banking Partners ahead of the Paralympic Games 2020 in Tokyo, Japan.
About Indian Bank:
Establishment– 1907
MD & CEO– Padmaja Chunduru
Headquarters– Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Tagline– Your Own Bank
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52. EXIM Bank of India will provide a Line of Credit of USD 100 Million for procurement of
Defense items to which country (in Aug’ 21)?
1) Mauritius
2) Maldives
3) Seychelles
4) Sri Lanka
5) Bangladesh
Answer- 1) Mauritius
Explanation:
The Export and Import Bank (EXIM) of India will provide LoC of USD 100 Million to the Government
of Mauritius for procurement of Defense items.
i. EXIM bank till date has extended 6 LoCs to the Mauritius Government of a total value of USD 764.80
mn.
53. In August 2021, RBI issued the draft documents on Foreign Exchange Management (FEM)
Rules, 2021 and FEM (OI) Regulations, 2021.
What are the points that are correctly related to the initiatives made in the draft documents?
A) Overseas Investments can be made only on foreign entities that are FATF Compliant Countries
B) Indian Residents are prohibited from making Overseas Direct Investments in Real Estate &
Gambling
C) Indian Entities can invest in debt instruments of foreign entities with a backup loan agreement
1) All A, B & C
2) Only C
3) Only A & C
4) Only B
5) Only B & C
Answer- 1) All A, B & C
Explanation:
RBI has issued two draft documents viz, Foreign Exchange Management (FEM) Rules, 2021 and FEM
(OI) Regulations, 2021 by rationalizing the existing provisions that are governing overseas investment.
i.Prohibited Overseas Investments (OI) in a foreign entity located in countries/ jurisdictions that are
not Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and International Organization of Securities Commissions
(IOSCO) compliant countries.
ii.A person resident in India is prohibited from making Overseas Direct Investment (ODI) in a foreign
entity engaged in Real estate activity, Gambling
iii.Indian entity to lend or invest in any debt instruments issued by a foreign entity subject to such loans
duly backed by a loan agreement.
54. Identify the financial institution that was imposed with a penalty of Rs 1 crore by RBI (in
Aug’21) for non-compliance with directions on transfer of reserve funds.
1) Cooperatieve Rabobank UA
2) Saraswat Cooperative Bank
3) Cosmos Cooperative Bank
4) TJSB Cooperative Bank
5) Shamrao Vithal Cooperative Bank
Answer- 1) Cooperatieve Rabobank UA
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Explanation:
RBI imposed a monetary penalty of Rs 1 crore on Mumbai based Cooperatieve Rabobank UA, for non-
compliance on directions related to ‘transfer to reserve funds’.
i.RBI also imposed a penalty of Rs 5 lakh on Village Financial Services Ltd, Kolkata, for non-compliance
with certain KYC Directions
55. Name the bank that partnered with KerditBee & RuPay to launch the virtual prepaid card -
“KreditBee Card”.
1) RBL Bank
2) CSB Bank
3) DBS Bank India
4) Citibank
5) Axis Bank
Answer- 1) RBL Bank
Explanation:
KreditBee, the digital lending platform, in partnership with RuPay and RBL Bank launched a virtual
prepaid card named ‘KreditBee Card’ in RuPay platform.
i.Under the card, the customers could avail credit limit of up to Rs 10,000, which has to be repaid in a
single billing cycle within 45 days.
56. Which bank partnered with ODeX India to launch ‘ODeX Pay Later Solutions’ - a comprehensive
financial solution for the Shipping industry?
1) RBL Bank
2) CSB Bank
3) DBS Bank
4) Kotak Mahindra Bank
5) Axis Bank
Answer- 3) DBS Bank
Explanation:
DBS Bank India made a partnership with ODeX India Solutions Pvt. Ltd to introduce ‘ODeX Pay Later
Solutions’ powered by DBS to provide a comprehensive credit solution for all transactions related to the
shipping industry.
57. In August 2021, _____________________ launched #FollowPaymentDistancing - a campaign to
increase contactless payments using ____________ cards.
1) National Payment Corporation of India; RuPay
2) National Informatics Center; MasterCard
3) National Payment Corporation of India; Visa
4) National Informatics Center; RuPay
5) National Payment Corporation of India; MasterCard
Answer- 1) National Payment Corporation of India; RuPay
Explanation:
In August 2021, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) announced the launch of a strategic
campaign named #FollowPaymentDistancing by RuPay. To promote and encourage contactless
payments among customers in unpredictable times like COVID-19.
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58. The license of which bank got canceled by the RBI (in Aug’ 21) due to inadequate capital and
earning prospects to pay its present depositors in full?
1) Karnala Nagari Sahakari Bank
2) Saraswat Bank
3) Abhyudaya Cooperative Bank
4) Bharat Cooperative Bank
5) Janata Sahakari Bank
Answer- 1) Karnala Nagari Sahakari Bank
Explanation:
RBI canceled the license of Karnala Nagari Sahakari Bank Ltd., Maharashtra. It was due to the bank
not having adequate capital and earning prospects to pay its present depositors in full.
i. Every depositor of the bank would receive a deposit insurance claim amount up to Rs 5 lakh from the
Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation.
59. Which organization had decided to shift its operation to GIFT City, Ahmedabad (in Aug’ 21)
after shutting down its office in Dubai?
1) LIC
2) NIACL
3) UIIC
4) GIC
5) OICL
Answer- 4) GIC
Explanation:
General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC Re), the sole reinsurer in the domestic reinsurance
market, decided to shift its operation to GIFT City, Ahmedabad since the Dubai Authority failed to
renew its license.
About General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC Re):
Chairman and Managing Director– Devesh Srivastava
Head Office– Mumbai, Maharashtra
60. Name the bank which was the top performer among PSU banks in terms of loan and savings
deposit growth in the first quarter of FY22.
1) Punjab & Sind Bank
2) State Bank of India
3) Bank of Maharashtra
4) Bank of Baroda
5) Canara Bank
Answer- 3) Bank of Maharashtra
Explanation:
Bank of Maharashtra emerged as the top performer among Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) banks in
terms of loan and savings deposit growth in Q1 of FY22.
i. BoM recorded a 14.46% increase in gross advances & the Current Account Savings Account (CASA)
for BoM was also increased by 22%.
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61. Identify the statement(s) that is/are correctly related to the ‘Taxation Laws (Amendment)
Bill, 2021‘.
A) It nullified retrospective tax provision & ended retrospective taxes imposed on Indirect
Transfer of Indian Assets made before May 28, 2012.
B) The Bill was introduced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Rajya Sabha as an
Ordinance Bill.
C) The sale of shares of a foreign entity is taxable in India if those shares garner value from assets
in India.
1) Only A & B
2) Only B &C
3) Only A & C
4) Only B
5) Only A
Answer- 3) Only A & C
Explanation:
President Ram Nath Kovind has given assent to the ‘The Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021‘
introduced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Lok Sabha as a Money Bill. It amended the IT
Act, 1961 and the Finance Act, 2012.
i. it nullified retrospective tax provision & end retrospective taxes imposed on Indirect Transfer of
Indian Assets made before May 28, 2012.
ii. The sale of shares of a foreign entity is taxable in India if those shares garner value from assets in
India.
62. Identify the company that collaborated (in Aug’ 21) with Visa and RBL Bank to launch SoftPoS
and mPoS for its retail network.
1) PayTm
2) PhonePe
3) TapMoney
4) PayNearby
5) RazorPay
Answer- 4) PayNearby
Explanation:
PayNearby collaborated with Visa and RBL Bank to launch SoftPoS and mPoS for its retail network. It
became the first company to launch an all-inclusive digital package for retailers.
i. SoftPoS allows merchants to accept contactless payments of up to Rs 5,000 through tap and pay
mechanism on NFC (Near Field Communication).
63. Name the Regional Rural Bank that launched the ‘FRUITS’ portal, first-of-its-kind initiative in
India, to store the farmers’ land details.
1) Kerala gramin bank
2) Uttar bihar gramin bank
3) Uttarakhand Gramin Bank
4) Prathama Bank
5) Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank
Answer- 5) Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank
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Explanation:
The Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank made a partnership with the Karnataka government and
launched the ‘Farmer Registration and Unified Beneficiary Information System’ (FRUITS) portal to
store the farmers’ land details.
64. Identify the statements that are correctly related to the ‘Financial Inclusion Index’ introduced
by the RBI. (in Aug’ 21)
A) FI-Index contains 3 different parameters with variant weightage viz, Access (35%), Usage
(45%), and Quality (20%).
B) The annual FI-Index for the FY21 is 53.9 as against 43.4 of FY17.
C) It will reflect the efforts of all stakeholders over the year towards financial inclusion not
having any ‘base year’.
1) Only A & B
2) Only B & C
3) Only A & C
4) Only A
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
RBI Introduced Financial Inclusion Index to measure the extent of financial inclusion across India in
97 indicators.
i. The FI-Index contains 3 different parameters with variant weightage viz, Access (35%), Usage
(45%), and Quality (20%).
ii. The annual FI-Index for the FY21 is 53.9 as against 43.4 of FY17.
iii. It will reflect the efforts of all stakeholders over the year towards financial inclusion. It has no ‘base
year’.
65. Which insurance company launched (in Aug’ 21) a new insurance plan ‘eShield Next' that
levels-up insurance protection on attaining significant milestones?
1) SBI Life Insurance
2) Life Insurance Corporation of India
3) Max Life Insurance
4) ICICI Prudential Life Insurance
5) AEGON Life Insurance
Answer- SBI Life Insurance
Explanation:
SBI Life Insurance launched a new Individual, Non-Linked, Non-Participating Life Insurance solution
named ‘SBI Life eShield Next’.
66. Identify the point(s) that are correctly related to the Remission of Duties and Taxes on
Exported Products (RoDTEP), an export incentive scheme announced in August, 2021.
A) RoDTEP will be implemented by the Central Board of Direct Taxes through a simplified IT
System.
B) The Highest Tax Slab under RoDTEP on Tax Refund Rates was fixed at 4.3%.
C) Sectors of chemicals, steel and pharmaceuticals were excluded from the scheme.
1) Only A & B
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2) Only B & C
3) Only C & A
4) Only B
5) Only C
Answer- 2) Only B & C
Explanation:
The finance ministry had set up a committee under the chairmanship of former commerce and home
secretary GK Pillai to finalise the rates under RoDTEP.
i. The scheme will be implemented by the Central Board of indirect Taxes and customs through a
simplified IT System.
ii. Tax refund rates for different sectors under RoDTEP were fixed in the range of 0.5% to 4.3%.
iii. Sectors of chemicals, steel and pharmaceuticals were excluded from the scheme.
67. Which company got loan support (in Aug’ 21) of $75 million from the International Finance
Corporation to enhance warehousing and supply chain infrastructure in India?
1) IndoSpace Logistics Fund
2) Prologis Logistic Fund
3) Savills Logistic Fund
4) Colliers Logistic Fund
5) KMC Logistic Group
Answer- 1) IndoSpace Logistics Fund
Explanation:
International Finance Corporation, the investment arm of World Bank, had extended loan support of
$75 million to Indospace Logistics Parks III, a $580-million vintage fund for developing logistics and
industrial parks across India.
i. Logistics costs in India were estimated to be at around 13-14% of GDP, compared with around 9-
10% in the US and Europe.
68. Which bank(s) executed India’s 1st set of ‘swaption’ deals to protect the borrower and
investors against any losses from rate movements (in Aug’ 21)?
1) HSBC
2) ICICI
3) Standard Chartered
4) Only 1 & 3
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 5) All 1, 2 & 3
Explanation:
ICICI Bank had executed India’s 1st set of ‘swaption’ deals with HSBC and Standard Chartered Bank. It
will protect the borrowers and investors from changing interest rate scenarios by enabling them to fix
an interest rate on future borrowings through the option of an Interest Rate Swap.
69. Name the bank that partnered (in Aug '21) with Creditas Solutions to launch "Do It Yourself"
(DIY) - a digital repayment platform.
1) Axis Bank
2) Kotak Mahindra Bank
3) Bandhan Bank
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4) ICICI Bank
5) HDFC Bank
Answer- 2) Kotak Mahindra Bank
Explanation:
Kotak Mahindra Bank introduced a ‘Do It Yourself (DIY)’ Digital Repayment ‘Neo Collections’
platform in partnership with Creditas Solutions for missed loan repayments.
About Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited:
Establishment – 1985
Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra
MD & CEO – Uday Kotak
70. After 8 months, RBI removed the restrictions (in Aug’ 21) and allowed issuance of new credit
cards to which bank?
1) ICICI Bank
2) HDFC Bank
3) YES Bank
4) Kotak Mahindra Bank
5) Induslnd Bank
Answer- 2) HDFC Bank
Explanation:
RBI removed the restrictions and allowed the issuing of new credit cards to HDFC Bank. However, the
restrictions on the bank’s new offerings under its Digital 2.0 were not removed.
71. In August 2021, ‘International Bullion Exchange’ was launched by Injeti Srinivas, the
Chairperson of International Financial Services Centres Authority. Identify the correct
statement(s) related to this initiative.
A) It will be set up at the IFSC in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City, Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
B) It is a market for the buyers and sellers to trade CryptoCurrency.
C) All the bullion imports for domestic consumption will be channelised through the exchange.
1) Only A & B
2) Only A & C
3) Only B & C
4) All A,B & C
5) Only C
Answer- 2) Only A & C
Explanation:
i. Financial Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the setting up of an ‘International Bullion
Exchange’ at the IFSC in GIFT City (Gujarat International Finance Tec-City), Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
ii. It is a market for the buyers and sellers to trade gold and silver.
iii. The International Bullion Exchange will act as a ‘Gateway for Bullion Imports into India’. All the
bullion imports for domestic consumption will be channelised through the exchange.
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72. Identify the statement(s) that are correctly related to the RBI’ revised guidelines for both
new and existing Safe Deposit Locker and Safe Custody Article Facility with the banks in August
2021.
A) Compensation of 50 times of the existing annual rent of the safe deposit locker will be there in
case of incidents such as fire, theft, burglary, or fraud committed by the bank’s employees.
B) ‘Locker agreement’ should be there for prohibiting the hirer from keeping anything illegal or
hazardous in lockers.
C) If the locker remains inoperative for 4 years then the bank could transfer the content to the
customer’s nominees/legal heir.
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only C
4) Both A & B
5) Both B & C
Answer- 2) Only B
Explanation:
i. Compensation of 100 times of the existing annual rent of the safe deposit locker will be there in case
of incidents such as fire, theft, burglary, or fraud committed by the bank’s employees.
ii. ‘Locker agreement’ should be there for prohibiting the hirer from keeping anything illegal or
hazardous in lockers.
iii. If the locker remains inoperative for 7 years then the bank could transfer the content to the
customer’s nominees/legal heir.
73. Name the organization that launched (in Aug’ 21) ‘Cybersecurity Multi-Donor Trust Fund’
under its Digital Development Partnership umbrella program.
1) International Monetary Fund
2) European Investment Bank
3) World Bank
4) Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
5) Asian Development Bank
Answer- 3) World Bank
Explanation:
The World Bank and its partners announce a New Global Fund for Cybersecurity named ‘Cybersecurity
Multi-Donor Trust Fund’ under the broader Digital Development Partnership umbrella program.
74. Name the organization that signed (in Aug’ 21) USD 500 million loans to GoI to expand the
metro rail network in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
1) International Monetary Fund
2) International Bank for Reconstruction and Development
3) European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
4) New Development Bank
5) Asian Development Bank
Answer- 5) Asian Development Bank
Explanation:
The Asian Development Bank will provide USD 500 million loans to the Government of India to
expand the metro rail network in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
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About Asian Development Bank
Headquarters: Mandaluyong, Manila, Philippines
President of ADB: Masatsugu Asakawa
75. Which company launched (in Aug’ 21) India’s first Digital Alternate Investment Fund (AIF)
through which it targets to raise Rs 1,000 crore?
1) TPG Growth Capital Ltd
2) CVC Capital Partners Ltd
3) ASK Investment Managers Ltd
4) Ace Global Private Ltd
5) Passionate Investment Management Ltd
Answer- 3) ASK Investment Managers Ltd
Explanation:
ASK Investment Managers Ltd launched India’s first Digital Alternate Investment Fund (AIF) namely
‘ASK Emerging Opportunities Fund’ through which the company targeted to raise Rs 1,000 crore.
76. EXIM Bank signed a soft loan worth USD 210.73 million for drinking water projects, hospital
building and solar projects to which country?
1) Guinea
2) Mali
3) Senegal
4) Mauritania
5) Ghana
Answer- 1) Guinea
Explanation:
The Export and Import Bank (EXIM) of India has signed a Soft loan worth USD 210.73 million to the
government of Guinea for drinking water projects, hospital building and solar projects in the country.
i. A loan with no interest or below market rate of interest is known as a soft loan.
77. Name the Organisation that partnered with Mashreq Bank (in Aug '21) to provide UPI
services in UAE.
1) State Bank of India
2) Gujarat International Finance Tec-City
3) NPCI International Payments
4) Bank of Baroda
5) HDFC Bank
Answer- 3) NPCI International Payments
Explanation:
NPCI International Payments Ltd, the international arm of National Payments Corporation of India
(NPCI), has partnered with Mashreq Bank, UAE to provide the Unified Payments Interface (UPI).
i. Bhutan became the 1st country to adopt India’s UPI standards for its QR deployment.
78. Which organization partnered with Razorpay (in Aug’ 21) to extend its ‘buy now, pay later’
(BNPL) solution, the Walnut 369 to all Razorpay-enabled online merchants?
1) Alpha Real Capital India
2) IG Infotech India
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3) Goldman Sachs Services
4) DC Advisory India
5) Capital Float Financial Services
Answer- 5) Capital Float Financial Services
Explanation:
Fintech startup Capital Float Financial Services Pvt. Ltd partnered with Razorpay to extend its ‘buy
now, pay later’ (BNPL) solution, the Walnut 369 to all Razorpay-enabled online merchants.
79. Name the Organization that introduced a fixed deposit (FD) named ‘Green & Sustainable
Deposits’ to safeguard the environment from climate change (in Aug’ 21).
1) State Bank of India
2) Bank of Baroda
3) HDFC Ltd
4) ICICI Bank
5) Axis Bank
Answer- 3) HDFC Ltd
Explanation:
Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC) Ltd introduced a ‘FD’ named ‘Green & Sustainable
Deposits’ to safeguard the environment from climate change with interest rates up to 6.55% per
annum.
i. HDFC Life also released the ‘Life Freedom Index 2021’ Report that analysed the financial freedom of
consumers across 4 different segments.
80. Which Bank partnered (in Aug '21) with USAID & US International Development Finance
Corporation to provide USD 50 million loan towards Women Entrepreneurship in India?
1) Kotak Mahindra bank
2) HDFC Bank
3) State Bank of India
4) Karnataka Bank
5) Bank of Maharashtra
Answer- 1) Kotak Mahindra bank
Explanation:
United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the US International Development
Finance Corporation (DFC) had partnered with Kotak Mahindra bank for USD 50 MIllion loan
Guarantee for Women Entrepreneurs and Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
81. Which organization partnered (in Aug’ 21) with ‘Indifi’, a technology-based lending platform,
to launch the 1st of its kind Small Business Loans Programme?
1) Amazon India
2) Facebook India
3) Walmart India
4) Apple Inc.
5) Oracle India
Answer- 2) Facebook India
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Explanation:
Indifi, technology-based lending platform has partnered with Facebook India to launch 1st of its Kind
Small Business Loans Programme. It will provide loans worth Rs. 5 lakh-50 lakh for Small Businesses
advertising in Facebook’s Platform.
About Facebook :
CEO – Mark Zuckerberg
Headquarters – California, United States of America
82. Name the bank that recently (in Aug’ 21) partnered with Paytm to create digital
transformation in semi-urban and rural India.
1) Axis Bank
2) ICICI Bank
3) State Bank of India
4) HDFC Bank
5) IDBI Bank
Answer- 4) HDFC Bank
Explanation:
HDFC Bank Ltd and Paytm, made a partnership to share their network to create digital transformation
in semi-urban and rural India. A co-branded point of sale (POS) product in the retail segment was
jointly launched by both organizations.
About HDFC Bank:
Establishment – 1994
Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra
MD & CEO – Sashidhar Jagdishan
83. Identify the point(s) that are correctly related to the annual report of NABARD for FY21.
A) In FY21, the loans and advances given by NABARD grew by 15.8% compared with 6.5% of
FY20.
B) NABARD achieved a record year on year growth of 24% in its total assets & its total
outstanding loans was about Rs 6 lakh crore in FY21.
C) NABARD had formed around 6.8 lakh Self Help Groups in FY21 and released Rs 170.2 crores.
1) Only A & B
2) Only B & C
3) Only A & C
4) All A, B & C
5) Only B
Answer- 2) Only B & C
Explanation:
i. In FY21, the loans and advances given by NABARD grew by 25.2% compared with 11.5% of FY20.
ii. NABBARD achieved a record year on year growth of 24% in its total assets & its total outstanding
loans was about Rs 6 lakh crore in FY21.
iii. NABARD had formed around 6.8 lakh SHGs (Self Help Groups) in FY21 and released Rs 170.2
crores.
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84. In August 2021, NABARD offered Rs 24.90 lakh grant for Integrated Mangrove Fishery
Farming System project in ____________.
1) Cuttack, Odisha
2) Howrah, West Bengal
3) Mysore, Karnataka
4) Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu
5) Malappuram, Kerala
Answer- 4) Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) extended Rs 24.90 lakh grant for
Integrated Mangrove Fishery Farming System (IMFFS) project in Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu.
i. This project is implemented by the S. Swaminathan Research Foundation for enhancing the fishing
community.
85. RBI introduced a web-based and end-to-end workflow automation system named PRISM to
strengthen the compliance of the entities The acronym ‘PRISM’, stands for_________.
1) Platform for Regulated Entities for Internal Supervision and Marketing
2) Platform for Regular Entities for Integrated Supervision and Marketing
3) Platform for Regulated Entities for Integrated Supervision and Monitoring
4) Platform for Regular Entities for Internal Series and Monitoring
5) Platform for Regular Entities for Integrated Series and Monitoring
Answer- 3) Platform for Regulated Entities for Integrated Supervision and Monitoring
Explanation:
RBI had introduced a web-based and end-to-end workflow automation system named PRISM- ‘Platform
for Regulated Entities for Integrated Supervision and Monitoring’ to strengthen the compliance of the
entities.
i. RBI had included Root Cause Analysis (RCA) in the current supervisory cycle also.
86. In August 2021, ICICI Banks Germany launched a digital and instant _____________ for the Indian
students who are aspiring to study in Germany.
1) DEMAT Account
2) Blocked Account
3) Salary Account
4) Checking Account
5) Nostro Account
Answer- 2) Blocked Account
Explanation:
ICICI Bank Germany, launched a digital and instant ‘Blocked Account’ named ‘ICICI Bank Germany
Student Blocked Account’ along with a complimentary Current Account for the Indian students who are
aspiring to study in Germany.
87. Which bank got approval (in Aug’ 21) from International Financial Services Centres Authority
(IFSCA) to open a banking unit at India’s GIFT IFSC to carry out offshore transactions?
1) DBS Bank
2) HSBC Bank
3) Standard Chartered Bank
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4) Kotak Mahindra Bank
5) Citibank
Answer- 5) Citibank
Explanation:
US-based Citibank NA received the approval from IFSCA to open a banking unit at India’s GIFT IFSC
(Gujarat International Finance Tec-City – International Financial Services Centre) at Gandhinagar,
Gujarat to carry out offshore transactions.
88. Which company got in-principle approval from SEBI (in Aug’ 21) to launch a Mutual Fund
business?
1) Aditya Birla Capital Ltd
2) JM Financial Ltd
3) Bajaj Finserv Ltd
4) Equitas Holdings Ltd
5) JSW Holdings Limited
Answer- 3) Bajaj Finserv Ltd
Explanation:
In August 2021, The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) provided the in-principle approval to
Bajaj Finserv Ltd for launching the mutual fund (MF) business.
89. Name the bank that recently (in Aug’ 21) was imposed with a penalty of Rs 27.5 Lakh by RBI
for violation of the Depositor Education and Awareness Fund Scheme.
1) Dhanlaxmi Bank
2) CSB Bank
3) Karnataka Bank
4) Bandhan Bank
5) RBL Bank
Answer- 1) Dhanlaxmi Bank
Explanation:
RBI had imposed a penalty of Rs 27.5 Lakh on Dhanlaxmi Bank, Thrissur, Kerala for the violation of
certain provisions of the ‘Depositor Education and Awareness Fund Scheme’.
i. RBI has also imposed a penalty of Rs 20 lakh on the NE and EC Railway Employees’ Multi-State
Primary Co-operative Bank, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh
90. Which Small Finance Bank (SFB) recently (in Aug’ 21) partnered with FREO to launch a zero-
balance savings account named ‘Freo Save’?
1) ESAF SFB
2) Fincare SFB
3) A U SFB
4) Janalakshmi SFB
5) Equitas SFB
Answer- 5) Equitas SFB
Explanation:
FREO, India’s 1st credit-led Neobank, made a partnership with Equitas Small Finance Bank and
launched a zero-balance savings account named ‘Freo Save’ for its customers. Neobank is a kind of
digital bank without any branches.
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About Equitas Small Finance Bank Ltd:
Headquarters – Chennai, Tamil Nadu
MD and CEO – Vasudevan Pathangi Narasimhan (P N)
Tagline – It’s Fun Banking
91. Which bank (in Aug’ 21) was empanelled by RBI as an ‘Agency Bank’ to facilitate transactions
related to Central and State government?
1) South Indian Bank
2) ICICI Bank
3) Axis Bank
4) State Bank of India
5) HDFC Bank
Answer- 1) South Indian Bank
Explanation:
RBI had empanelled South Indian Bank, the Kerala based private sector lender, as an ‘Agency Bank’ to
facilitate transactions related to Central and State government on behalf of the RBI.
92. In August 2021, Karnataka Bank in association with __________ & M/s Worldline launched its
FASTag payment instrument named _________to offer seamless movement of vehicles at toll plazas
across India.
1) State Bank of India; KBL FASTag
2) State Bank of India; Easy FASTag
3) National Payment Corporation of India; Easy FASTag
4) National Payment Corporation of India; KBL FASTag
5) Canara Bank; AIO FASTag
Answer- 4) National Payment Corporation of India; KBL Fastag
Explanation:
The Karnataka Bank launched its KBL FASTag in association with the National Payment Corporation
of India(NPCI) and M/s Worldline, the FASTag processor.
About Karnataka Bank:
MD & CEO– Mahabaleshwara MS
Tagline– Your Family Bank Across India
Headquarters– Mangalore, Karnataka
93. Name the fintech company that was partnered by Google (in Aug’ 21) to enable its users to
open ‘Fixed Deposits’ through Google Pay.
1) FREO
2) Paytm
3) Razorpay
4) MobiKwik
5) SETU
Answer- 5) SETU
Explanation:
Google partnered with SETU to enable its users to open fixed deposits through Google Pay. As per the
regulations of the RBI, Small Finance Banks need to lend at least 75% of its Adjusted Net Bank Credit
to priority sectors (compared with 40% for scheduled commercial banks).
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i. Google also launched a kids safety programme named ‘Be Internet Awesome’ to promote safe
internet practices among children.
94. Which Small Finance Bank (SFB) entered into partnership (in Aug’ 21) with Decimal
Technologies to digitise loan origination with its digital lending platform ‘Saarathi’?
1) ESAF SFB
2) Fincare SFB
3) A U SFB
4) Ujjivan SFB
5) Equitas SFB
Answer- 4) Ujjivan SFB
Explanation:
Ujjivan SFB partnered with Decimal Technologies under which the Ujjivan SFB and its channel
partners will use ‘Saarathi’, digital lending platform of Decimal technologies to digitise loan origination.
This is the 1st ever banking tie up of Decimal technology in this model.
95. Which organization(s) partnered with LoanTap (in Aug’ 21) to launch its 1st LIMITLESS
Credit line backed Prepaid Card & offer Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) facility?
1) State Bank of Mauritius
2) RuPay
3) PayTm
4) Both 1 & 3
5) Both 1 & 2
Answer- 5) Both 1 & 2
Explanation:
LoanTap, a digital lender, launched its 1st LIMITLESS Credit line backed Prepaid Card in partnership
with SBM Bank (State Bank of Mauritius) as a Banking Partner and RuPay as the Payment Network.
96. Which institute recently (in Aug’ 21) launched a ‘Centre for Digital Transformation’ in
partnership with Bank of America for facilitating digital transformation and innovation
research?
1) IISc Bangalore
2) IIM Raipur
3) NIT Trichy
4) IIM Ahmedabad
5) IIT Madras
Answer- 4) IIM Ahmedabad
Explanation:
IIM Ahmedabad had partnered with Bank of America to launch a Centre for Digital Transformation
which is the 9th research centre in India.
i. It will become a knowledge hub for academia, policymaking, and the private sector by facilitating
digital transformation and innovation research.
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97. RBI had recently (in Aug’ 21) imposed a penalty of Rs 15 lakh on Baghat Urban Co-operative
Bank headquartered in ____________for violation of certain norms related to Non-Performing Assets
(NPA).
1) Indore, Madhya Pradesh
2) Solan, Himachal Pradesh
3) Patiala, Punjab
4) Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
5) Pune, Maharashtra
Answer- 2) Solan, Himachal Pradesh
Explanation:
RBI has imposed a penalty of Rs 15 lakh on Baghat Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd, Solan, Himachal
Pradesh for violation of certain norms related to non-identification of Non-Performing Assets (NPA).
98. Which Indian Company signed an agreement for constructing the $530 million ‘Greater Male
Connectivity Project’ with the Government of Maldives?
1) Hindustan Construction Company
2) Afcons Infrastructure
3) L&T Construction
4) Lanco Infratech
5) Simplex Infrastructures
Answer- 2) Afcons Infrastructure
Explanation:
Afcons Infrastructure Ltd, an infrastructure arm of Shapoorji Pallonji Group from India signed an
agreement with the Republic of Maldives for a $530 million infrastructure project named ‘Greater
Male Connectivity Project’ (GMCP).
About Maldives:
Capital – Male
Currency – Rufiyaa
President – Ibrahim Mohamed Solih
99. Who were the newly included by the RBI as beneficiaries of the Payments Infrastructure
Development Fund (PIDF) Scheme?
1) MSME Sector
2) Street Vendors
3) Non-Banking Financial Institutions
4) Both 1 & 2
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 2) Street Vendors
Explanation:
RBI included street vendors part of the PM Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi Scheme)
in tier-1 and tier-2 centres as beneficiaries under the Payments Infrastructure Development Fund
(PIDF) Scheme.
i.RBI also imposed a penalty of Rs 5 lakhs on Seyad Shariat Finance, Rs 2 lakhs on The Muslim Co-
operative Bank and Rs 3 lakhs on Jijamata Mahila Sahakari Bank
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100. Which Small Finance Bank (SFB) signed an MoU (in Aug’21) with HCBL Co-operative Bank &
Mysore Merchants Co-operative Bank to become their Sponsor Bank?
1) Ujjivan SFB
2) Equitas SFB
3) AU SFB
4) Jana SFB
5) Capital SFB
Answer- 4) Jana SFB
Explanation:
Jana Small Finance Bank (SFB) signed an MoU with HCBL Co-operative Bank and Mysore Merchants
Co-operative Bank under the bank sponsorship programme of the RBI. Jana SFB will provide digital
infrastructure and payments services and act as a Sponsor bank for both the co-operative banks.
• Jana SFB is headquartered at Bengaluru, Karnataka
101. Name the organization that launched ‘Ananda’ (Atma Nirbhar Agents New Business Digital
Application) Mobile app to register new insurance policies based on e-KYC.
1) Life Insurance Corporation of India
2) HDFC Life Insurance Company
3) General Insurance Corporation of India
4) ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company
5) Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance Company
Answer- 1) Life Insurance Corporation of India
Explanation:
Life Insurance Corporation(LIC) of India Chairman, M R Kumar launched Ananda (Atma Nirbhar
Agents New Business Digital Application) mobile app. It works as a tool for the on-boarding process to
get the life insurance policy via paperless format.
102. Identify the points that are correctly related to the Master Directions on Prepaid Payment
Instruments (PPI), 2021 that was recently (in Aug’21) issued by RBI:
A) RBI has reclassified the PPI system into 2 types - Small PPIs & Full-KYC PPIs
B) The Outstanding Amount for a Small PPI can be upto Rs 10,000/ month, whereas the
Outstanding Amount for Full-KYC PPIs shall Not exceeding Rs 2 lakh
C) Small PPIs should be converted into full-KYC PPIs within 24 months from the date of issue of
the PPI.
1) Only C
2) All A, B & C
3) Only B & C
4) Only A
5) Only A & C
Answer- 2) All A, B & C
Explanation:
RBI issued Master Directions on Prepaid Payment Instruments, 2021:
i.Earlier RBI has classified PPIs into 3 types as Closed System PPIs, Semi-closed System PPIs, and Open
System PPIs, which were currently re-classified into 2 types - Small PPIs & Full-KYC PPIs.
ii.For Small PPI’s the Outstanding Amount can be upto Rs 10,000/ month, whereas the Outstanding
Amount for Full-KYC PPIs shall Not exceeding Rs 2 lakh
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iii.Small PPIs should be converted into full-KYC PPIs within 24 months from the date of issue of the PPI.
103. What are the points that are correctly related to the recent (in Aug’21) changes made by RBI
towards the remittance to Nepal and the ‘Currency Distribution & Exchange Scheme’ (CDES)?
A) The cap of 12 remittances/year was introduced and the maximum ceiling for remittance from
India to Nepal was increased from Rs 50,000 to Rs 5 lakhs
B) Incentives for Banks towards distribution of coins has been increased from Rs 25/bag to Rs
65/bag
C) Banks in rural & semi-urban areas will get an addition Rs 10/bag as incentive
1) Only C
2) All A, B & C
3) Only B & C
4) Only A
5) Only A & C
Answer- 3) Only B & C
Explanation:
i.RBI increased the ceiling on remittances per transaction from India to Nepal from Rs 50,000 to Rs 2
lakh. RBI has also removed the limit of 12 remittances/year per remitter.
ii.RBI reviewed the ‘Currency Distribution & Exchange Scheme’ (CDES) and increased the incentives
being paid to the banks for distribution of coins to the general public from Rs 25/bag to Rs 65/bag.
iii.An additional incentive of Rs 10 per bag for coin distribution in rural and semi-urban areas was also
introduced by RBI.
104. Which of the following devices were included by RBI (in Aug’21) into its ‘tokenisation’ policy
for card transactions?
1) IoT devices
2) Laptops
3) Wearable devices
4) Both 1 & 3
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 5) All 1, 2 & 3
Explanation:
RBI extended the scope of ‘tokenisation’ to several consumer devices such as laptops, desktops,
wearables (like wristwatches and bands), and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. This will make card
transactions more safe, secure, and convenient.
i.Before the extension, the facility of tokenisation was available only to mobile phones and tablets of
interested cardholders.
105. Which Asset Management Company was banned by SEBI (in Aug’21) for 6-months from
launching new Fixed Maturity Plans?
1) Natixis Investment Managers
2) Manulife Asset Management
3) Wellington Management Company
4) Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company
5) Principal Financial Group
Answer- 4) Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company
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Explanation:
In August 2021, SEBI banned Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company (AMC) Ltd from launching
new Fixed Maturity Plan (FMP) schemes for the next 6 months and imposed a penalty of Rs 50 lakh.
106. Name the insurance company that partnered (in Aug’ 21) with BillDesk to become 1st
Insurer to enable e-mandate for Premium Payment.
1) HDFC Life Insurance
2) Bharti AXA Life Insurance
3) Max Life Insurance
4) Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance
5) SBI Life Insurance
Answer- 3) Max Life Insurance
Explanation:
Max Life Insurance has partnered with Billdesk, a payment gateway solution provider for safe and
secure E-mandante process on premium payment procedures. It will enhance digital facilities and
provide digital premium payments capability to its customers.
ECONOMY AND BUSINESS
1. In which month India witnessed its Highest ever Monthly merchandise export level of USD 35.17
billion for the 1st time?
1) July 2021
2) April 2021
3) June 2021
4) January 2021
5) March 2021
Answer- 1) July 2021
Explanation:
In July 2021, India recorded the highest ever monthly merchandise export. The merchandise exports in
July 2021 increased by 47.91% to USD 35.17 billion from USD 23.78 billion in July 2020.
2. Identify the organisation that collaborated with MeitY Startup Hub (MSH) to support deep-tech
startups
1) Society for Innovation & Entrepreneurship
2) Bioincubator
3) Startup India
4) SAPLabs
5) India Accelerator
Answer- 5) India Accelerator
Explanation:
MeitY Startup Hub (MSH), the nodal entity under the Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY), collaborated
with India Accelerator, the start-up accelerator, to support deep-tech startups.
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3. In August 2021, HCL Technologies became India’s ____ Most Valuable IT Service Company, while
_________ is still the largest IT Service Company.
1) 4th; Infosys
2) 2nd; Infosys
3) 4th; TCS
4) 2nd; TCS
5) 4th; Tech Mahindra
Answer- 3) 4th; TCS
Explanation:
In August 2021, HCL Technologies Ltd became the 4th most valuable (by Market Capital) India-centric
information technology (IT) services company by overtaking Cognizant. Still Tata Consultancy Services
(TCS) is the largest IT services company.
4. Which organisation signed 2 agreements (in Aug’21) to acquire 99 MW Hydropower Project
from Uttarakhand’s Singoli Bhatwari hydroelectric project?
1) Tata Power
2) Azure Power
3) JSW Energy
4) ReNew Power
5) NHPC Limited
Answer- 4) ReNew Power
Explanation:
ReNew Power signed 2 agreements to acquire a 99 megawatt (MW) Hydropower Project – Singoli
Bhatwari hydroelectric project – in Uttarakhand and the 260 MW/330 Megawatts-peak(MWp) of
operating solar projects in Telangana.
5. Identify the organisation that signed an MoU (in Aug’21) with BSE E-Agricultural Markets
(BEAM) to improve the pricing mechanism among Farmer Producer Organisations.
1) Foundation for Development of Rural Value Chain
2) Krushi Vikas Va Gramin Prashikshan Sanstha
3) Grameena Abhivrudhi Seva Samithi
4) Both 1 & 2
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 1) Foundation for Development of Rural Value Chain
Explanation:
BSE E-Agricultural Markets Ltd (BEAM), a wholly-owned subsidiary of BSE has signed an MoU with the
Foundation for Development of Rural Value Chain (FDRVC) to strengthen the price discovery mechanism
of the commodities traded by the Farmer Producer Organisations(FPOs).
6. Which organization signed a joint action plan with India (in Aug’ 21) to boost trade activities &
faster clearance of goods?
1) European Union
2) Organization for Economic and Co-operation Development
3) Netherlands Development Finance Company
4) West African Development Bank
5) East African Community
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Answer- 5) East African Community
Explanation:
India & East African Community (EAC) signed an action plan to boost trade activities & faster
clearance of goods. Over the past five years (2014 – 2018), trade between the two entities amounted to
over USD 30 billion.
About East Africa Community (EAC):
Chairperson of the Summit – Uhuru Kenyatta
Headquarters – Arusha, Tanzania
7. Which organization had set up a panel (in Aug’ 21) )to reduce India’s trade settlement cycle
from the current Trade plus 2 days toTrade plus 1 day?
1) Reserve Bank of India
2) Ministry of Corporate Affairs
3) Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority
4) Securities and Exchange Board of India
5) Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority
Answer- 4) Securities and Exchange Board of India
Explanation:
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) had set up a panel to analyse the process of
shifting India’s trade settlement cycle from the current T+2 (Trade plus 2 days) to T+1 (Trade plus 1
day).
i. It reduced the settlement time and risk involved and increased the liquidity and trade turnover.
8. As per the 60th Public Enterprises Survey 2019-20 released by the Finance Ministry, the Net
profit of Central Public Sector Enterprises was decreased by____________ due to major loss in
____________sector.
1) 20%; Agriculture
2) 30%; Agriculture
3) 20%; Petroleum
4) 30%; Petroleum
5) 25%; Manufacturing
Answer- 3) 20%; Petroleum
Explanation:
The Department of Public Enterprises, Ministry of Finance, released the 60th Public Enterprises
Survey 2019-20 in which net profit of Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) in FY20 decreased by
20% mainly due to the fall in profits in the petroleum sector.
9. In August 2021, ________became the 1st IT company to cross the 13 lakh crore market
capitalization and the 2nd Indian company after_______________to achieve the feat.
1) TCS; HDFC Bank
2) TCS; Reliance Industries Limited
3) Infosys; Reliance Industries Limited
4) Infosys; TATA Group
5) HCL; TATA Group
Answer- 2) TCS; Reliance Industries Limited
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Explanation:
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) became the 1st Information Technology(IT) company to cross the 13
lakh crore m-cap and the 2nd Indian company after Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) to achieve the
feat.
10. In August 2021, India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) downgraded India’s GDP for FY22 to
____________ due to slow vaccination of the adult population.
1) 9.6%
2) 10.9%
3) 10.4%
4) 9.4%
5) 9.9%
Answer- 4) 9.4%
Explanation:
India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) downgraded the economic growth forecast or Gross Domestic
Product (GDP) for India to 9.4% for FY22 from 9.6% estimated earlier.
i. PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) projected GDP growth at 10.25% for FY22.
ii. Acuite Ratings retained its 10% GDP forecast for FY22.
11. In August 2021, Indian Government constituted a 8 member Committee headed by ____________
for Doubling the Production & Quadrupling the Exports of Handloom.
1) Sunil Sethi
2) Raj Kumar Malhotra
3) Harsh Kumar Bhanwala
4) Piyush Goyal
5) Narendra Singh Tomar
Answer- 1) Sunil Sethi
Explanation:
GoI has constituted a 8 member Committee for Doubling the Production & Quadrupling the Exports of
Handlooms in a period of 3 years. The Committee will be headed by Sunil Sethi, Chairman, Fashion
Design Council of India (FDCI), NewDelhi.
12. Which organization recently (in Aug’ 21) partnered with Invest India & Accelerate Growth of
New India’s Innovations(AGNIi) Mission to support tech startups in India?
1) Oracle India
2) Intel
3) Facebook
4) Microsoft India
5) Google
Answer- 4) Microsoft India
Explanation:
Microsoft India had entered into a partnership with Invest India & Accelerate Growth of New India’s
Innovations(AGNIi) Mission to support the tech startups in India and to support the ‘Microsoft for
Startups’ programme.
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About Microsoft:
Chairman and CEO– Satya Nadella
Headquarters– Redmond, Washington, United States
13. Name the organization that recently launched (in Aug’ 21) a new credit program to assist
Kiranas and retailers in managing their working capital requirements and to promote their
business.
1) BigBasket India
2) Amazon Fresh
3) Flipkart Wholesale
4) Grofers
5) Dunzo
Answer- 3) Flipkart Wholesale
Explanation:
Flipkart Wholesale, the digital B2B marketplace of the Flipkart group has launched a new credit
program to assist Kiranas and retailers in managing their working capital requirements and to promote
their business.
About Flipkart Group:
CEO of Flipkart – Kalyan Krishnamurthy
Headquarters– Bengaluru, Karnataka
14. Which company (in Aug’ 21) became the first Indian Renewable Energy company to get listed
on the NASDAQ?
1) Power Grid Corporation of India
2) Solar Energy Corporation of India
3) ReNew Power
4) Adani Green Energy
5) Tata Power Solar Systems
Answer- 3) ReNew Power
Explanation:
ReNew Power, India’s largest renewable energy company, became the first Indian renewable energy
company to get listed on the NASDAQ following the merger with RMG Acquisition Corporation II
resulting in ReNew Energy Global Plc.
i. ReNew Power signed a power purchase agreement with the Solar Energy Corporation of India for
Round-The-Clock electricity supply, the first-of-its-kind in India.
15. Name the organisation that launched ‘My e-Haat‘ - a web portal for strengthening the
Handicraft sector in India.
1) Bharti Foundation
2) HCL Foundation
3) Pratham Education Foundation
4) Reliance Foundation
5) Piramal Foundation
Answer- 2) HCL Foundation
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Explanation:
HCL Foundation launched an online portal named ‘My e-Haat‘ to empower artisans and strengthen the
value chain of the handicraft sector in India.
16. Name the company that partnered with GIFT City (in Aug’21) to attract companies towards
setting up Global In-House Centers at GIFT City.
1) Enquero Global
2) Dimension Data India
3) ANSR Global Corporation
4) Falabella India
5) PDI Software India
Answer- 3) ANSR Global Corporation
Explanation:
ANSR Global Corporation Private Ltd (ANSR) collaborated with GIFT City (Gujarat International Finance
Tec-City), India’s only operational International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) to attract companies to
set up Global In-house Centres (GICs) and Global Capability Centres (GCCs) at GIFT City.
i.Financial Innovation & AnalytiX Lab (FinX Labs) has opened its startup accelerator and co-working
space in the IFSC at GIFT City.
MoUs AND AGREEMENTS
1. Name the organisation that recently (in July’21) signed an MoU with Indian Farmers Fertilizer
Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) for Technology ‘Transfer of Nano Urea Liquid fertilizer
1) National Fertilizers Limited
2) Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilisers
3) Krishak Bharati Cooperative
4) Both 1 & 2
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 4) Both 1 & 2
Explanation:
National Fertilisers Limited (NFL) & Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilisers Ltd (RCF) signed an MoU with
Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) for ‘Transfer of Technology’ of fertiliser Nano Urea
Liquid.
2. In July 2021, Invest India singed an MoU to promote Trade & Industries in which state?
1) Bihar
2) Gujarat
3) Karnataka
4) Assam
5) Meghalaya
Answer- 5) Meghalaya
Explanation:
Meghalaya State Investment Promotion (MSIP) Society has signed an MoU with Invest India, an
investment promotion agency under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, to promote the trade and
industries of Meghalaya.
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3. Identify the state/UT that signed an MoU (in Aug’21) with JSW Foundation towards conservation
of 2 Mughal Gardens - Shalimar Bagh and Nishat Bagh
1) Ladakh
2) Chandigarh
3) New Delhi
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Jammu & Kashmir
Answer- 5) Jammu & Kashmir
Explanation:
The government of Jammu and Kashmir has signed an MoU with the JSW Foundation for the
conservation, restoration and maintenance of the Mughal Gardens at Shalimar Bagh and Nishat Bagh
in Kashmir.
4. Which organisation recently (in Aug’21) signed an MoU with IFFCO’s Nano Biotechnology
Research Centre (NBRC) for research collaboration?
1) IISc Bangalore
2) ICAR New Delhi
3) IIT Madras
4) NIT Trichy
5) IIT Delhi
Answer- 5) IIT Delhi
Explanation:
Nano Biotechnology Research Centre (NBRC), the research and development unit of the Indian Farmers
Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) has signed an MoU with the IIT – Delhi for “research consultancy,
knowledge transfers and collaborative projects”.
5. Which organisation recently (in Aug’21) signed an MoU with the state of Assam & Assam
Infrastructure Financing Authority (AIFA) to assist the state in implementing development
projects?
1) SIDBI
2) NABARD
3) World Bank
4) IDBI Bank
5) Asian Development Bank
Answer- 2) NABARD
Explanation:
The government of Assam, NABARD and the Assam Infrastructure Financing Authority (AIFA) has signed
an MoU to assist the execution of various capital intensive development projects in Assam.
6. Which state government recently (in Aug’21) signed MoUs with ‘Walmart Vriddhi’ &
‘Haqdarshak’ to connect its MSME products to the international market?
1) Bihar
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Haryana
4) Gujarat
5) Odisha
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Answer- 3) Haryana
Explanation:
State Government of Haryana, signed an MoU with Walmart Vriddhi, a growth and training programme
designed for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), and Haqdarshak, a technology platform.
Haryana also launched the web portal & app of Mukhyamantri Antyodaya Parivar Utthan Yojana
(MMAPUY), aimed at uplifting financially poor families which are being identified through the Parivar
Pehchan Patra scheme
7. In August 2021, APEDA signed an MoU with University of Agricultural Science to boost agro &
processed food exports from which state?
1) Karnataka
2) Telangana
3) Gujarat
4) Maharashtra
5) Punjab
Answer- 1) Karnataka
Explanation:
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), signed an MoU
with University of Agricultural Science (UAS), Bengaluru to boost agricultural and processed food
products exports, especially from Karnataka.
8. Which organisation recently (in Aug’21) signed an MoU with Uttar Pradesh Expressways
Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA) to establish a Defence manufacturing unit at Jhansi?
1) Electronics Corporation of India
2) Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
3) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
4) Bharat Dynamics
5) BEML Limited
Answer- 4) Bharat Dynamics
Explanation:
Bharat Dynamics Ltd (BDL) has signed a MoU with Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development
Authority (UPEIDA) to establish a manufacturing unit in the UP Defence Industrial Corridor at Jhansi
9. Identify the e-commerce company that signed an MoU (in Aug’21) with Himachal Pradesh to
promote sales of Handicrafts and Handloom products of the state.
1) Amazon
2) JioMart
3) Flipkart
4) Tata CliQ
5) Myntra
Answer- 3) Flipkart
Explanation:
Himachal Pradesh State Handicrafts and Handloom Corporation Limited (HPSHHCL) has signed an MoU
with Flipkart, India’s leading E-commerce Market, to include the local artisans, weavers, handicraft, and
handloom makers of Himachal Pradesh into the E-commerce.
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10. Which automobile company signed an MoU with the Gujarat government (in Aug’ 21) to
support the setting up of a vehicle scrapping facility in Ahmedabad?
1) Tata Motors
2) Maruti Suzuki India
3) Mahindra & Mahindra
4) Ashok Leyland
5) TVS Motor Company
Answer- 1) Tata Motors
Explanation:
PM Narendra Modi virtually addressed the Investor Summit 2021 in Gujarat and launched the
National Automobile Scrappage Policy to discard/Scrap the old inefficient and polluting vehicles.
i. Tata Motors signed an MoU with Gujarat Govt. to set a scrapping centre in Ahmedabad.
11. Identify the state that signed an MoA with North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Ltd. for
two Hydro Power projects (in Aug’ 21).
1) Jharkhand
2) Arunachal Pradesh
3) Assam
4) Tripura
5) West Bengal
Answer- 2) Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation:
Arunachal Pradesh signed an MoA with North Eastern Electric Power Corporation (NEEPCO) Ltd.
for two hydropower projects viz. 90MW New Melling project in Tawang district and 120MW Nafra
project in West Kameng district.
12. Which organization signed an agreement (in Aug’ 21) with European Missile Manufacturer -
MBDA to establish a facility of Advanced Short Range Air to Air Missiles in Telangana?
1) Bharat Dynamics Limited
2) Bharat Electronics Limited
3) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
4) Defence Research and Development Organisation
5) Indian Space Research Organisation
Answer- 1) Bharat Dynamics Limited
Explanation:
Bharat Dynamics Limited and MBDA, an Europe based Missiles Manufacturer signed an agreement to
establish a facility for the Final Assembly, Integration and Test (FAIT) of Advanced Short Range Air to
Air Missiles (ASRAAM) in Bhanur, Telangana.
i. ASRAAM is an infrared guided Air to Air missile within Visual range developed by MBDA.
13. Which institute collaborated with the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (in Aug’ 21)
for research in areas of pavement engineering & intelligent transportation systems?
1) IIT Bangalore
2) IISc Bangalore
3) IIT Madras
4) IIT Delhi
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5) IIM Calcutta
Answer- 3) IIT Madras
Explanation:
IIT, Madras collaborated with the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways for research in areas of
pavement engineering and intelligent transportation systems.
14. Identify the country that signed the ‘Joint Guidance Document’ (in Aug’ 21) with India to
boost Naval Ties.
1) USA
2) Japan
3) Sri Lanka
4) Australia
5) South Africa
Answer- 4) Australia
Explanation:
A ‘Joint Guidance for the Australia-India Navy to Navy Relationship’ document was signed between
India and Australia during a virtual ceremony as a result of ‘2020 Comprehensive Strategic
Partnership (CSP)’
i. Mutual Logistics Support Agreement (MLSA) which allows militaries of the two countries to use each
other’s bases was also signed in the ceremony.
15. Which Company signed an MoU with the Ministry of Tourism (in Aug '21) to "strengthen
Hospitality companies registered in SAATHI platform"?
1) Mahindra Holidays & Resorts
2) Ibibo Group
3) MakeMyTrip
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 2 & 3
Answer- 5) Both 2 & 3
Explanation:
The Ministry of Tourism has signed an MoU with the Indian travel agencies MakeMyTrip India Private
Limited and Ibibo Group Private Limited to strengthen the Hospitality and Tourism Industry of India.
i. It will provide extensive visibility to accommodation units on SAATHI (System for Assessment,
Awareness & Training for the Hospitality Industry) platform.
16. In August 2021, the Union Cabinet gave approval for the signing of 2 MoUs with ____________and
Bangladesh to cooperate in the field of Geology & in the field of____________ respectively.
1) USA; Disaster Management
2) USA; Space Defence
3) Sri Lanka; Disaster Management
4) Sri Lanka; Space Defence
5) Nepal; Solar Power Generation
Answer- 1) USA; Disaster Management
Explanation:
i. Geological Survey of India (GSI), Ministry of Mines, India signed an MoU with the Florida
International University board, USA on cooperation in the field of Geology.
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ii. The National Disaster Management Authority, India signed an MoU with the Ministry of Disaster
Management and Relief, Bangladesh for cooperation in the field of Disaster Management, Resilience
and Mitigation.
17. Name the organization that signed an agreement (in Aug’ 21) for the cooperation in remote
sensing satellite’s data sharing among its members’ countries.
1) OPEC
2) BRICS
3) NATO
4) ASEAN
5) G20
Answer- 2) BRICS
Explanation:
The BRICS Nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) have signed an agreement for the
cooperation in ‘remote sensing satellite data sharing’, where ISRO Chairman K. Sivan represented the
Indian side.
i. Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, chaired the “5th meeting of the BRICS
Industry Ministers” held in August 2021.
18. Name the company that collaborated (in Aug’ 21) with Society for Innovation &
Entrepreneurship (SINE)-IIT Bombay to launch “Plugin Alliance” for enhancing Industry 4.0
revolution in India.
1) Tata Consultancy Service
2) Intel India
3) Infosys
4) Redington India
5) Mindtree
Answer- 2) Intel India
Explanation:
Intel India collaborated with Society for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (SINE)-IIT Bombay had
launched first-of-its-kind industry-technology alliance “Plugin Alliance”, for enhancing Industry 4.0
revolution in India.
19. In August 2021, Assam Electronics Development Corporation Limited (AMTRON) signed an
MoU with an Israeli company to set up a Centre of Excellence in which field?
1) Agriculture
2) Healthcare
3) Artificial Intelligence
4) Automobile
5) Telecommunication
Answer- 3) Artificial Intelligence
Explanation:
Assam Electronics Development Corporation Limited (AMTRON) has signed an MoU with Corsight AI,
Israel based Software company to set up a Artificial Intelligence (AI) Centre of Excellence at Tech city
in Guwahati, Assam.
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20. Which Organisation(s) funds the "Ubharte Sitaare Fund" that was announced by Finance
Minister Nirmala Sitharaman (in Aug '21) with a corpus of Rs 250 crores to benefit Small & Mid
sized companies in India?
1) IDBI Bank
2) EXIM Bank of India
3) SIDBI
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 2 & 3
Answer- 5) Both 2 & 3
Explanation:
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched Ubharte Sitaare Fund of Corpus Rs. 250 crore for
Export oriented Small & Mid sized companies funded by Export and Import (EXIM) Bank of India &
Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI).
21. Which state signed an MoU with the Urban Management Centre of Ahmedabad, Gujarat (in
Aug’ 21) for capacity building of Mission Shakti Self-Help Groups in solid waste management?
1) Karnataka
2) West Bengal
3) Telangana
4) Bihar
5) Odisha
Answer- 5) Odisha
Explanation:
The Odisha Housing and Urban Development Department signed an MoU with the Urban Management
Centre (UMC) of Ahmedabad, Gujarat for capacity building of Mission Shakti Self-Help Groups (SHGs)
in solid waste management in Odisha.
22. Which organisation signed an MoU (in Aug’ 21) with Power Finance Corporation to get
financial assistance to its hydropower projects?
1) Northeast Electric Power Company
2) National Hydroelectric Power Corporation
3) Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam
4) National Ganga River Basin Authority
5) National Thermal Power Corporation
Answer- 2) National Hydroelectric Power Corporation
Explanation:
Power Finance Corp signed an MoU with NHPC Limited (National Hydroelectric Power
Corporation) under which the former will provide financial assistance to the latter’s hydropower
projects.
About NHPC:
Chairman & Managing Director– Abhay Kumar Singh
Headquarter– Faridabad, Haryana
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23. Identify the digital payment & financial technology firm that recently (in Aug’ 21) signed an
MoU with MeitY Startup Hub to support deep tech startups.
1) PhonePe
2) MobiKwik
3) Paytm
4) Instamojo
5) Razorpay
Answer- 3) Paytm
Explanation:
MeitY Startup Hub, sponsored by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, had signed
an MoU with Paytm to support deep tech startups.
About Paytm:
Paytm is owned by One97 Communications Limited.
Founder & CEO– Vijay Shekhar Sharma
Headquarters– Noida, Uttar Pradesh
24. Name the organisation that recently (in Aug’21) signed an Agreement with UAE to send
visiting Professors to conduct research in the field of Social Science.
1) Jawaharlal Nehru University
2) Indian Council for Cultural Relations
3) IIT Delhi
4) Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts
5) Centre for Cultural Resources and Training
Answer- 2) Indian Council for Cultural Relations
Explanation:
The Indian Government on behalf of Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) has signed an
Agreement with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to send visiting professors of social sciences to conduct
research at the New York University Abu Dhabi.
25. In August 2021, Numaligarh Refinery Limited signed an MoU with Inland Waterways
Authority of India to receive navigation support over river transportation in which state?
1) Karnataka
2) Assam
3) Odisha
4) West Bengal
5) Uttar Pradesh
Answer- 2) Assam
Explanation:
Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) in Assam and Inland Waterways Authority of India(IWAI) signed an
MoU to receive smooth transportation & navigation support in rivers throughout the year.
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APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS
1. In July 2021, Guido Bellido was appointed as the Prime Minister of which country?
1) Chile
2) Ecuador
3) Peru
4) Costa Rica
5) Venezuela
Answer- 3) Peru
Explanation:
Peruvian President Pedro Castillo named Guido Bellido as the New Prime Minister of Peru. He will hold
power from 2021-26.
About Peru:
Capital – Lima
Currency – Sol
2. Who was appointed (in Aug’21) as the 25th Controller General of Accounts (CGA)?
1) Rajiv Mehrishi
2) Soma Roy Burman
3) Deepak Das
4) Girish Chandra Murmu
5) Shashi Kant Sharma
Answer- 3) Deepak Das
Explanation:
Government of India appointed Deepak Das, as the 25th Controller General of Accounts (CGA) under the
Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure.
3. Name the country that took over the Presidency of UNSC for the month of August 2021.
1) France
2) India
3) Italy
4) Bangladesh
5) Brazil
Answer- 2) India
Explanation:
India, the non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), took over the
presidency of the UNSC from France for the month of August 2021.
• India’s Permanent representative to UN – TS Tirumurti
4. Who was appointed (in Aug’21) as the Brand Ambassador of HomeLane?
1) Sachin Tendulkar
2) KL Rahul
3) MS Dhoni
4) Rishabh Pant
5) Shikhar Dhawan
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Answer- 3) MS Dhoni
Explanation:
HomeLane, Home Interiors Company has signed a 3-year strategic partnership with Indian cricketer MS
Dhoni as the equity partner and brand ambassador.
5. In August 2021, Min Aung Hlaing became the Prime Minister of which country?
1) Vietnam
2) Philippines
3) Indonesia
4) Thailand
5) Myanmar
Answer- 5) Myanmar
Explanation:
Chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, the Chief of Myanmar’s Military has declared himself as the Prime
Minister of Myanmar.
About Myanmar:
Capital– Naypyitaw
Currency– Myanmar kyat
6. Who was appointed (in Aug’21) as the new Managing Director of Life Insurance
Corporation(LIC) of India?
1) Mini Ipe
2) Vipin Anand
3) M R Kumar
4) Siddhartha Mohanty
5) Manjushree Khaitan
Answer- 1) Mini Ipe
Explanation:
The government of India has appointed Mini Ipe as the new Managing Director of the Life Insurance
Corporation(LIC) of India. She will replace Vipin Anand, who has retired in July 2021.
About LIC:
Chairman– M R Kumar
Headquarters– Mumbai, Maharashtra
7. In August 2021, RBI approved the reappointment of Prakash Chandra as the non-executive
Chairman of Which bank?
1) Kotak Mahindra Bank
2) Federal Bank
3) CSB Bank
4) RBL Bank
5) Canara Bank
Answer- 4) RBL Bank
Explanation:
RBI approved the reappointment of Prakash Chandra as the non-executive Chairman of the RBL Bank
for a period of 3 years with effect from 3rd August 2021.
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8. Who recently (in Aug’21) became the 1st Woman Director of Zoological Survey of India (ZSI)?
1) Soma Mondal
2) Suneeta Reddy
3) Rekha Sharma
4) Dhriti Banerjee
5) Chitra Ramkrishna
Answer- 4) Dhriti Banerjee
Explanation:
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved the proposal for appointment of Dhriti Banerjee
as the Director of the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), She will be the 1st Woman Director of ZSI in 100
years.
About ZSI:
Founded - 1916
Headquarters – Kolkata
9. Who was appointed (in Aug’21) as the Indian Ambassador of ‘MotoGP’ by Eurosport India?
1) Akshay Kumar
2) Salman Khan
3) Ajith Kumar
4) Mahesh Babu
5) John Abraham
Answer- 5) John Abraham
Explanation:
Eurosport India, an Indian sports channel of Discovery Asia-Pacific has appointed Bollywood Actor John
Abraham as Indian ambassador for its flagship motorsport property MotoGP.
i.Yamaha’s R15 is the co-presenting sponsor for the MotoGP broadcast in India.
10. In August 2021, Ram Subhag Singh was appointed as the Chief Secretary of which state?
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Odisha
4) Himachal Pradesh
5) Maharashtra
Answer- 4) Himachal Pradesh
Explanation:
Himachal Pradesh government appointed Ram Subhag Singh as the Chief Secretary, the senior-most
cadre post in the state administration, by replacing Anil Kumar Khachi.
• Jai Ram Thakur is the present Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh
11. Who was re-appointed (in Aug’21) as the Chairperson of National Commission for Women
(NCW) for a 3-year term?
1) Soma Mondal
2) Suneeta Reddy
3) Rekha Sharma
4) Dhriti Banerjee
5) Chitra Ramkrishna
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Answer- 3) Rekha Sharma
Explanation:
The government of India has nominated Rekha Sharma as the Chairperson of the National Commission
for Women(NCW) for another term of 3 years with effect from 7th August 2021 or till the age of 65.
About NCW:
Headquarters– New Delhi
Established -1992
12. Who recently (in Aug’21) became the CEO of BOI AXA Investment Managers?
1) Mini Ipe
2) Anthony Heredia
3) Sandeep Dasgupta
4) Atanu Kumar Das
5) Rajiv Gauba
Answer- 2) Anthony Heredia
Explanation:
Anthony Heredia has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of BOI AXA Investment
Managers Private Limited (BAIM). He will succeed Sandeep Dasgupta.
13. In August 2021, Hichem Mechichi was dismissed from the post of Prime Minister after
suspension of the Parliament of which country?
1) Lebanon
2) Tunisia
3) Israel
4) Cyprus
5) Greece
Answer- 2) Tunisia
Explanation:
Kais Saied, President of Tunisia, has dismissed Prime Minister(PM) Hichem Mechichi and suspended
the parliament, following the protest against the ruling party, the Ennahda Movement.
About Tunisia:
Capital– Tunis
Currency– Tunisian Dinar
14. In August 2021, Appointment Committee of the Cabinet gave 1-year tenure extension to Rajiv
Gauba, who currently serves as India’s _________________________
1) Chief Election Commissioner
2) Chief Economic Advisor
3) Cabinet Secretary
4) Defence Secretary
5) Chief Information Commissioner
Answer- 3) Cabinet Secretary
Explanation:
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the extension of Tenure of Cabinet
Secretary Rajiv Gauba by 1 year. He will continue till August 30, 2022.
i.Cabinet secretary is the senior most cadre of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS).
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ii.The maximum term length of a CS is 4 years.
15. In August 2021, Indian Women’s Hockey Team Player - Vandana Katariya was appointed as the
Brand Ambassador of Women Empowerment & Child Development Department of which state?
1) Uttarakhand
2) Haryana
3) Jharkhand
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Uttar Pradesh
Answer- 1) Uttarakhand
Explanation:
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami appointed Indian Women’s Team Hockey Player
Vandana Katariya as the Brand Ambassador of the State’s Department of Women Empowerment & Child
Development.
16. Who recently (in Aug’21) became the Chairman & Managing Director of THDC India Limited?
1) RK Vishnoi
2) Manoj Jain
3) Ravinder Singh Dhillon
4) Gurdeep Singh
5) Abhay Kumar Singh
Answer- 1) RK Vishnoi
Explanation:
RK Vishnoi assumed the charge as the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of THDC India Limited
(THDCIL), with immediate effect. He succeeds Vijay Goel who held the additional changes of CMD since
May 2021.
• THDCIL is Headquartered at Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
17. Who was appointed (in Aug’21) as the ambassador of RBI’s awareness Campaign on Digital
Banking Frauds?
1) Rajkumar Rao
2) Mirabai Chanu
3) Neeraj Chopra
4) Ayushmann Khurrana
5) PV Sindhu
Answer- 3) Neeraj Chopra
Explanation:
RBI roped in Olympic gold medalist, Athlete (Javelin) Neeraj Chopra for its new public awareness
campaign against digital banking frauds.
Cashify, formerly ReGlobe, the trademark of Manak Waste Management Private Limited, has appointed
Bollywood actor Rajkumar Rao as its first brand ambassador.
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18. Identify the points that are correctly related to the recent (in Aug’21) appointment of
Governors:
A) Arunachal Pradesh Governor - B.D. Mishra was given additional Charge as the Governor of
Mizoram
B) Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry - Tamilisai Soundararajan was given additional Charge as
the Governor of Tamil Nadu
C) As per the provisions of Article 55, Governors are appointed by the President of India
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & B
3) Only A
4) Only A & C
5) Only C
Answer- 3) Only A
Explanation:
i.Brigadier (Dr.) B. D. Mishra, governor of Arunachal Pradesh has been given additional charges as the
Governor of Mizoram.
ii.Ganga Prasad, Governor of Sikkim has also been given additional changes as the Governor of Manipur.
iii.Article 155 of the Indian Constitution states that the Governor of a State shall be appointed by the
President
19. Who was appointed (in Aug’21) as the Brand Ambassador of JK Tyres?
1) John Abraham
2) Narain Karthikeyan
3) Akshay Kumar
4) Karun Chandhok
5) Salman Khan
Answer- 2) Narain Karthikeyan
Explanation:
i.JK Tyre & Industries Limited has appointed India’s first Formula One (F1) racer, Padma Shri Narain
Karthikeyan as its brand ambassador.
ii.Italian luxury brand Bvlgari has appointed Actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas as its Global Ambassador.
20. Who replaced KM Birla (in Aug’21) as the Non-Executive Chairman of the Vodafone Idea Board?
1) Himanshu Kapania
2) Ravinder Takkar
3) Balesh Sharma
4) Sunil Mittal
5) Gopal Vittal
Answer- 1) Himanshu Kapania
Explanation:
Kumar Mangalam Birla (KM Birla) has stepped down as the Non-Executive Chairman and Non-Executive
Director from the board of Vodafone Idea with effect from 4th August 2021.
The board of Vodafone Idea has elected telecom veteran Himanshu Kapania as a non-Executive
Chairman.
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21. Who was appointed (in Aug’21) as a member of ‘Petroleum & Natural Gas Regulatory Board’
along with GAIL’s Anjani Kumar Tiwari?
1) Soma Mondal
2) Manoj Jain
3) Shashi Shanker
4) Gajendra Singh
5) Mukesh Kumar Surana
Answer- 4) Gajendra Singh
Explanation:
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has appointed Gajendra Singh, Former Director of
GAIL (India) Ltd, and Anjani Kumar Tiwari, Director(Finance) of GAIL (India) Limited as the members
of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB).
22. Who had replaced (in Aug’ 21) Vinod K Dasari to take over as Executive Director of Royal
Enfield?
1) B Govindarajan
2) Kishore Biyani
3) Kalanithi Maran
4) Tulsi Tanti
5) K. I. Varaprasad Reddy
Answer- 1) B Govindarajan
Explanation:
Vinod K. Dasari, CEO of Royal Enfield had resigned from his post. B Govindarajan Appointed as
Executive Director of Royal Enfield. Royal Enfield is a subsidiary of Eicher Motors Ltd, an Indian
multinational automotive company.
23. Who was elected as the new President of Zambia (in Aug’ 21)?
1) Edgar Lungi
2) Hakainde Hichilema
3) Samia Suluhu Hassan
4) Prithvirajsing Roopun
5) Cyril Ramaphosa
Answer- 2) Hakainde Hichilema
Explanation:
Hakainde Hichilema was declared as the President-elect of Zambia after defeating the Incumbent
President Edgar Lungi in the 2021 Presidential Elections.
About Zambia:
Capital – Lusaka
Currency – Zambian kwacha
24. Name the country in which PM Muhyiddin Yassin resigned after losing majority support to
govern (in Aug’ 21).
1) Vietnam
2) Thailand
3) Malaysia
4) Laos
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5) Indonesia
Answer- 3) Malaysia
Explanation:
Muhyiddin Yassin, PM of Malaysia submitted his resignation to Al-Sultan Abdullah, Yang di-Pertuan
Agong (The Supreme Head of Malaysia).
About Malaysia:
Capital– Kuala Lumpur
Currency– Malaysian Ringgit
25. Name the person who was appointed (in Aug’ 21) as the Brand Ambassador for Amway’s
Nutrilite range of products.
1) Neeraj Chopra
2) Mirabai Chanu
3) P V Sindhu
4) Sakshi Malik
5) Lovlina Borgohain
Answer- 1) Mirabai Chanu
Explanation:
Amway India Enterprises has appointed Olympian Saikhom Mirabai Chanu as the Brand Ambassador
for their products. She won the silver medal in the Weightlifting event (49kg category) at the 2020
Tokyo Olympic games.
26. Who was appointed (in Aug '21) as the ambassador of adventure tourism in Kerala?
1) Manpreet Singh
2) P T Usha
3) P R Sreejesh
4) T C Yohannan
5) S. Sreesanth
Answer- 3) P R Sreejesh
Explanation:
Olympian Parattu Raveendran Sreejesh (PR Sreejesh), goalkeeper and former captain of the Indian
National Hockey team, named as the brand ambassador of adventure tourism in Kerala. PR
Sreejesh hails from Ernakulam, Kerala.
27. Name the person who was appointed (in Aug’ 21) as the Brand Ambassador of Neuberg
Diagnostics to bring health awareness.
1) MS Dhoni
2) PV Sindhu
3) Virat Kohli
4) Rohit Sharma
5) C. Mirabai
Answer- 1) MS Dhoni
Explanation:
India’s fourth largest demonstrative lab chain, Neuberg Diagnostics had appointed Indian Cricketer
Mahendra Singh Dhoni (MS Dhoni) as its brand ambassador.
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i. Kauvery Group of Hospitals had also signed an agreement with MS Dhoni as their brand ambassador
in Chennai.
28. Who was declared (in Aug’ 21) as ‘the caretaker President of Afghanistan’ after President
Ashraf Ghani fled the Taliban captured country?
1) Isaac Herzog
2) Amrullah Saleh
3) Ebrahim Raisi
4) Mohammad Najibullah
5) Hamid Karzai
Answer- 2) Amrullah Saleh
Explanation:
Afghanistan’s 1st Vice President, Amrullah Saleh declared himself as ‘the caretaker President of
Afghanistan’ after President Ashraf Ghani fled the country. It is under the control of the Taliban after
the U.S led forces left the country.
29. Who was appointed (in Aug’ 21) as the MD and CEO of Indian Bank replacing Padmaja
Chunduru?
1) Sanjiv Chadha
2) Atanu Kumar Das
3) L V Prabhakar
4) Shanti Lal Jain
5) Amitabh Chaudhry
Answer- 4) Shanti Lal Jain
Explanation:
The Appointment Committee of Cabinet had approved the appointment of Shanti Lal Jain as the
Managing Director(MD) and Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of the Indian Bank.
i. He is currently serving as the Executive Director of the Bank of Baroda(BoB).
30. Name the person who was re-appointed by the CVC as the Chairman of the Advisory Board for
Banking and Financial Frauds?
1) Tejendra Mohan Bhasin
2) Suresh N Patel
3) Madhusudan Prasad
4) Devendra Kumar Pathak
5) KC Choudhary
Answer- 1) Tejendra Mohan Bhasin
Explanation:
The Central Vigilance Commission re-appointed Dr. Tejendra Mohan Bhasin as the chairman of the
Advisory Board for Banking and Financial Frauds (ABBFF).
About Central Vigilance Commission (CVC):
Establishment– 1964 (Statutory Status was given in 1998)
Central Vigilance Commissioner– Suresh N Patel
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31. Identify the Bank in which MD and CEO, Nitin Chugh had submitted his resignation (in Aug’
21).
1) Jana Small Finance Bank
2) Equitas Small Finance Bank
3) AU Small Finance Bank
4) Capital Small Finance Bank
5) Ujjivan Small Finance Bank
Answer- 5) Ujjivan Small Finance Bank
Explanation:
Nitin Chugh, Managing Director(MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ujjivan Small Finance Bank
had submitted his resignation.
About Ujjivan Small Finance Bank:
Headquarters– Bengaluru, Karnataka
Tagline– Build a Better Life
32. In august 2021, Ismail Sabri Yaakob became the Prime Minister of which South-East Asian
Country?
1) Cambodia
2) Malaysia
3) Singapore
4) Thailand
5) Vietnam
Answer- 2) Malaysia
Explanation:
The Supreme Head of Malaysia had appointed former Deputy Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob as
the 13th Prime Minister. He replaced the caretaker Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin.
About Malaysia:
Capital– Kuala Lumpur
Currency– Malaysian Ringgit
33. Who was appointed (in Aug’ 21) as the 17th Governor of Manipur?
1) La Ganesan
2) Satyadeo Narain Arya
3) Jagdish Mukhi
4) Satya Pal Malik
5) Ganga Prasad
Answer- 1) La Ganesan
Explanation:
President Ramnath Kovind had appointed a senior BJP leader from Tamil Nadu, La. Ganesan as 17th
Governor of Manipur. He Succeeded Najma Heptulla.
About Manipur:
Chief Minister: Nongthombam Biren Singh
Wildlife Sanctuaries: Yangoupokpi-Lokchao Wildlife Sanctuary, Khongjaingamba Ching Wildlife
Sanctuary
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34. Who was appointed (in Aug’ 21) as the Chairman of National Pharmaceutical Pricing
Authority (NPPA)?
1) Pascal Soriot
2) Kamlesh Kumar Pant
3) Rajaram Narayanan
4) Vasant Narasimhan
5) Dilip Surana
Answer- 2) Kamlesh Kumar Pant
Explanation:
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) had appointed Kamlesh Kumar Pant, a 1993-batch
IAS officer of Himachal Pradesh cadre, as the new chairman of National Pharmaceutical Pricing
Authority (NPPA).
35. Which Bollywood Actress was appointed (in Aug’ 21) as the brand ambassador of Galaxy Z -
foldable smartphones series by Samsung India?
1) Alia Bhatt
2) Kiara Advani
3) Priyanka Chopra
4) Deepika Padukone
5) Kriti Sanon
Answer- 1) Alia Bhatt
Explanation:
Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt was appointed as the brand ambassador of Samsung India to endorse
Galaxy Z, a series of foldable smartphones, in India.
i. Sunpure, an edible cooking oil brand based in Karnataka has appointed Actor Sonu Sood as its brand
ambassador.
36. In August 2021, Sandeep Bakhshi was reappointed as MD & CEO of which bank?
1) IndusInd Bank
2) ICICI Bank
3) HDFC Bank
4) Kotak Mahindra Bank
5) Axis Bank
Answer- 2) ICICI Bank
Explanation:
RBI had approved the reappointment of Sandeep Bakhshi as the Managing Director(MD) and Chief
Executive Officer(CEO) of ICICI Bank.
About ICICI Bank:
Headquarters– Mumbai, Maharashtra
Incorporated in 1994
Tagline– Hum Hai Na, Khayal Apka
37. In August 2021, Indian Idol 2021 Winner, Pawandeep Rajan was appointed as Brand
Ambassador for Art, Tourism, Culture of which state?
1) Uttarakhand
2) Karnataka
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3) Punjab
4) Rajasthan
5) Kerala
Answer- 1) Uttarakhand
Explanation:
Pushkar Singh Dhami, CM of Uttarakhand, had announced that Indian Idol 2021 Winner, Pawandeep
Rajan will be appointed as the brand ambassador of Uttarakhand’s art, tourism and culture.
38. In August 2021, Appointment Committee of the Cabinet extended the tenure of ___________, the
MD & CRO of PNB, till 31st January 2022, also the tenure of Atul Kumar Goel, MD & CEO of
__________ for a period of 2 years.
1) P R Rajagopal; Bank of Baroda
2) Atul Kumar Goel; Bank of Maharashtra
3) Atul Kumar Goel; UCO Bank
4) SS Mallikarjuna Rao; UCO Bank
5) SS Mallikarjuna Rao; Bank of Maharashtra
Answer- 4) SS Mallikarjuna Rao; UCO Bank
Explanation:
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet extended the tenure of 3 MD and CEOs, and 10 Executive
Directors(EDs) of Public Sector Banks-
• SS Mallikarjuna Rao- the MD and CEO of PNB
• Atul Kumar Goel- MD and CEO of UCO Bank - 2 year tenure extension
• A S Rajeev- MD and CEO of Bank of Maharashtra - 2 year tenure extension
i. Economic Advisor, Lalit Kumar Chandel was also appointed on the board of Bank of Maharashtra.
39. Who was appointed (in Aug '21) by the RBI as its new Executive Directors for the period
2021-22?
1) Ajay Kumar
2) A.K. Choudhary
3) Deepak Kumar
4) Only 1 & 2
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 5) All 1, 2 & 3
Explanation:
RBI has promoted 3 Grade F officers – Ajay Kumar, A.K. Choudhary and Deepak Kumar – as the
Executive directors for the year 2021-2022.
About Reserve Bank of India(RBI):
Governor– Shaktikanta Das
Deputy Governor– Mahesh Kumar Jain; Michael Debabrata Patra; M. Rajeshwar Rao; and T. Rabi Sankar
40. Who was appointed (in Aug’21) as the Chairperson of the Board of Stop TB partnership until
2024?
1) Harsh Vardhan
2) Pritam Munde
3) Balram Bhargav
4) Bharati Pravin Pawar
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5) Mansukh Mandaviya
Answer- 5) Mansukh Mandaviya
Explanation:
Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare has taken charge as the
Chairperson of the Board of Stop TB partnership. He will hold the responsibility of the chairman of
the board with immediate effect until 2024.
41. Who was appointed (in Aug’21) as the brand ambassador of Delhi’s “Desh Ke Mentor” -
mentorship program for government schools?
1) Hrithik Roshan
2) Salman Khan
3) Akshay Kumar
4) Prabhu Deva
5) Sonu Sood
Answer- 5) Sonu Sood
Explanation:
Bollywood Actor, Sonu Sood will be appointed as brand ambassador of the programme of Delhi
Government ‘’Desh Ke Mentor” by the Chief Minister of Delhi Arvind Kejriwal. It’s a mentorship
programme where around 3 lakh experts and professionals will guide the 10 lakh Delhi government
school students.
42. Name the person who got additional charge (in Aug’ 21) as the Governor of Punjab &
Chandigarh.
1) Tamilisai Soundararajan
2) Thawar Chand Gehlot
3) Banwarilal Purohit
4) Jagadish Mukhi
5) Acharya Devvrat
Answer- 3) Banwarilal Purohit
Explanation:
Ram Nath Kovind, President of India, has appointed Banwarilal Purohit, Governor of Tamil Nadu(TN)
to discharge the functions of the Governor of Punjab & Chandigarh in addition to his duties.
i. Banwarilal Purohit will replace V P Singh Badnore, who has been serving as the Governor of Punjab
and Administrator of Chandigarh.
43. In August 2021, Amit Banerjee was appointed as New Chairman & MD of which organization?
1) Bharat Electronics Ltd
2) Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd
3) Bharat Dynamics Ltd
4) Ordnance Factory Board
5) BEML Ltd
Answer- 5) BEML Ltd
Explanation:
Amit Banerjee is appointed as the Chairman and Managing Director(CMD) of BEML (Bharat Earth
Movers Limited).
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About BEML (Bharat Earth Movers Limited)
Chairman & Managing Director– Amit Banerjee
Headquarters- Bengaluru, Karnataka
44. Who was appointed as CEO of BARC India (in Aug’ 21)?
1) Nakul Chopra
2) Amit Banerjee
3) MV Rajasekhar
4) Suneet Sharma
5) MV Gowtama
Answer- 1) Nakul Chopra
Explanation:
Nakul Chopra was appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Broadcast Audience Research
Council India (BARC) by replacing Sunil Lulla.
45. In August 2021, Vineet Kothari was appointed as the President of which High Court?
1) Meghalaya High Court
2) Gujarat High Court
3) Tripura High Court
4) Jharkhand High Court
5) Allahabad High Court
Answer- 2) Gujarat High Court
Explanation:
The President of India has appointed Justice Vineet Kothari as the acting Chief Justice (CJ) of the
Gujarat High Court (HC) until his retirement on September 2, 2021.
i.The President of India appoints the CJ of the High Court under the powers of Article 223 of the
Constitution of India.
46. Who was appointed (in Aug’ 21) as brand ambassador of “Sporjo” – an Indian Sports edtech
startup?
1) Sania Mirza
2) Rohan Bopanna
3) Ankita Raina
4) Ramkumar Ramanathan
5) Leander Paes
Answer- 5) Leander Paes
Explanation:
The Indian Tennis player and 18-time Grand Slam winner Leander Paes had joined India’s fastest
growing sports edtech startup, Sporjo as its Strategic Advisor and Ambassador. Leander Adrian Paes
hails from Kolkata, West Bengal.
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AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
1. Who was awarded with the 2021 Lokmanya Tilak National Award?
1) Adar Poonawalla
2) Sonam Wangchuk
3) Cyrus Poonawalla
4) Uday Kotak
5) Sonu Sood
Answer- 3) Cyrus Poonawalla
Explanation:
Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla, Founder and Chairman of the Serum Institute of India (SII), Pune has been
selected for Lokmanya Tilak National Award, 2021.
i.Lokmanya Tilak National Award-2020 was awarded to Educationalist - Sonam Wangchuk
2. Who recently (in July’21) became the Youngest person to reach the Summit of Mount K2?
1) Shehroze Kashif
2) Nirmal Purja
3) Arjun Vajpai
4) Dicky Dolma
5) Bachendri Pal
Answer- 1) Shehroze Kashif
Explanation:
Shehroze Kashif, a 19-year old from Lahore, Pakistan became the Youngest person in the world to reach
the summit of K2 (8,611 metres or 28,251 ft) in Karakoram range on the border of Pakistan and China.
3. Which bank was honoured with the Digital Banking Awards 2021 by ‘The Banker’?
1) Citibank
2) HSBC Bank
3) DBS Bank
4) CSB Bank
5) Standard Chartered
Answer- 3) DBS Bank
Explanation:
The Banker, a Financial Times publication has honoured DBS Bank, as the Global and Asia-Pacific winner
for the Most Innovative in Digital Banking, at its Innovation in Digital Banking Awards 2021.
4. As per the ‘2021 Fortune Global 500 list’, India’s most valuable company - Reliance Industries
Ltd was placed at ________, while the list was topped by __________.
1) 96th; Amazon
2) 96th; Walmart
3) 96th; Google
4) 155th; Walmart
5) 155th; Amazon
Answer- 4) 155th; Walmart
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Explanation:
Reliance Industries Ltd slipped 59 places to rank 155th on the 2021 Fortune Global 500 list. While
Walmart was ranked as the most valuable company.
5. Who received the 2021 Eisner Award for Best Painter/Multimedia Artist?
1) Anand Radhakrishnan
2) Jitish Kallat
3) Bharti Kher
4) Shilpa Gupta
5) Anish Kapoor
Answer- 1) Anand Radhakrishnan
Explanation:
Mumbai based Indian Visual Artist & Illustrator Anand Radhakrishnan (Anand RK) has won the 2021
Eisner Award for Best Painter/Multimedia Artist.
6. Which company won its 2nd consecutive “Golden Peacock National Training Award in 2021”
under Pharmaceutical Category?
1) Sai Life Sciences
2) Divi's Laboratories
3) Dr. Reddy's Laboratories
4) Aurobindo Pharma
5) Eris Lifesciences
Answer- 1) Sai Life Sciences
Explanation:
The Sai Life Sciences Ltd located in Hyderabad, Telangana conferred with Golden Peacock National
Training Award 2021 in the pharmaceutical category. This is the second consecutive Golden Peacock
Award for the company
7. Who received the ‘Prof. C.R. Rao Centenary Gold Medal’ award from The Indian Econometric
Society (TIES) in August 2021?
1) C Rangarajan
2) V R Panchamukhi
3) Jagdish Bhagwati
4) Both 1 & 3
5) Both 2 & 3
Answer- 4) Both 1 & 3
Explanation:
The Indian Econometric Society (TIES) Trust has awarded the Economists Jagdish Bhagwati and C
Rangarajan with the Prof. C.R. Rao Centenary Gold Medal (CGM) award.
8. Who was honoured by the Canadian government (in Aug’21) with the ‘Order of British Columbia
award’?
1) Ajay Bisaria
2) M.G. Vassanji
3) Ajay Dilwari
4) Neelam Verma
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5) S. Jaishankar
Answer- 3) Ajay Dilwari
Explanation:
Ajay Dilwari, the Indian-origin entrepreneur, was honoured with Canada‘s highest prestigious Order of
British Columbia award.
9. In August 2021, Indian government renamed its highest sporting honour, “Rajiv Gandhi Khel
Ratna Award” as _________________________.
1) Milkha Singh Khel Ratna Award
2) Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award
3) Narendra Modi Khel Ratna Award
4) Arun Jaitley Khel Ratna Award
5) Keshav Dutt Khel Ratna Award
Answer- 2) Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award
Explanation:
The Highest sporting honour of India, “Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award”, has been renamed as “Major
Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award” in honour of the hockey Wizard Dhyan Chand.
10. Identify the organisation that was recognised by ‘Mahatma Gandhi National Council of Rural
Education (MGNCRE)’ as “District Green Champion” for 2020-2021
1) Chitkara University
2) Shoolini University
3) Lovely Professional University
4) Sharda University
5) Amity University
Answer- 1) Chitkara University
Explanation:
Mahatma Gandhi National Council of Rural Education (MGNCRE) under the Ministry of Education has
recognised the Chitkara University in Patiala as the ‘District Green Champion’ for the academic year 2020-
2021.
11. Which state won NASSCOM’s ‘AI GameChanger Award 2021’ for successful implementation of
‘Crowd Monitoring using AI’ scheme?
1) Gujarat
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Punjab
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Telangana
Answer- 5) Telangana
Explanation:
The Information Technology, Electronics and Communication(ITE&C) Department of the Government of
Telangana has won the AI GameChanger Award 2021 from NASSCOM for the implementation of the
‘Crowd Monitoring using AI’ scheme.
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12. __________ won 7 Van Dhan Awards 2020-2021 for its outstanding performance for implementing
various initiatives by TRIFED, it has also topped in ___ categories.
1) Nagaland; 5
2) Madhya Pradesh; 3
3) Assam; 3
4) Madhya Pradesh; 5
5) Nagaland; 3
Answer- 5) Nagaland; 3
Explanation:
Nagaland has won 7 Van Dhan Awards 2020-2021 for its outstanding performance in various
categories. The state topped in 3 categories, Best Survey State, Best Training State and the most number
of Van Dhan Vikas Clusters(VDVKCs).
• Ravindra Narayan Ravi (RN Ravi) is the present Governor of Nagaland.
13. Which state received 4 SKOCH Awards for various initiatives on Ease of Doing Business
including the Platinum Award for its ‘Silpasathi’ portal
1) Gujarat
2) West Bengal
3) Telangana
4) Karnataka
5) Tamil Nadu
Answer- 2) West Bengal
Explanation:
The West Bengal Government has been honoured with 4 SKOCH Awards for various schemes under
Ease of Doing Business Initiatives.
• Platinum Award – for ‘Silpasathi’ – the online single window portal
14. India’s _______________ was awarded as the “Best Airport in India & Central Asia” for the 3rd
consecutive time in the ‘Skytrax World Airport Awards’, while Hamad International Airport from
____________ was ranked as the World’s Best Airport.
1) Chennai International Airport; UAE
2) Indira Gandhi International Airport; UAE
3) Kempegowda International Airport; Qatar
4) Indira Gandhi International Airport; Qatar
5) Chennai International Airport; Qatar
Answer- 4) Indira Gandhi International Airport; Qatar
Explanation:
In the Skytrax World Airport Awards 2021 list, Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport secured
45th rank, while Qatar’s Hamad International Airport topped the rankings. Delhi’s IGI has been
awarded as the ‘Best Airport in India & Central Asia’ for the 3rd Consecutive time.
15. Identify the organization which had released (in Aug’ 21) the first of its kind 2021
Philanthropy Leaders List that recognized leaders across the globe, who had made contributions
to significant philanthropic activities.
1) Wells Fargo
2) Johnson & Johnson
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3) Indiaspora
4) Titan
5) Walmart
Answer- 3) Indiaspora
Explanation:
Indiaspora, a US-based diaspora body, had released the “2021 Indiaspora Philanthropy leaders list”.
It recognizes Indian and diaspora leaders across the globe, who have made contributions to significant
philanthropic activities.
16. PM Narendra Modi announced (in Aug’ 21) 69 Shram Awards (PMSA) for the year 2018.
These were given by which ministry?
1) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
2) Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
3) Ministry of Labour and employment
4) Ministry of Steel
5) Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Answer- 3) Ministry of Labour and employment
Explanation:
69 Employees Received PM’s Shram Awards 2018 given by the Ministry of Labour and
employment. It recognises the performance, innovative ability and outstanding contribution in
production and exhibition of exceptional courage and presence of mind.
i. Shram Bhushan Awards – 4 Awards, Shram Vir/Shram Veerangana Awards – 12 Awards, Shram
Shree/Shram Devi Awards – 17 awards.
17. Which Union Minister gave the Intellectual Property (IP) Awards 2020 to the top achievers
for IP creation, commercialization and enforcement?
1) Nirmala Sitharaman
2) Dharmendra Pradhan
3) Narayan Tatu Rane
4) Piyush Goyal
5) Hardeep Singh Puri
Answer- 4) Piyush Goyal
Explanation:
Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry conferred the National I.P. Awards 2020
to the top achievers for IP creation, commercialization and enforcement.
i. He announced the 80% reduction in the total filing fee for Intellectual Property Rights. India also
recorded 572% Growth in the Grant of Patents in the last 7 years
18. Who topped the ‘Bloomberg Billionaires Index’ in which a total of 6 Indians are featured
among the world’s 100 richest People (in Aug’ 21)?
1) Mukesh Ambani
2) Elon Musk
3) Jeff Bezos
4) Bernard Arnault
5) Radhakishan Damani
Answer- 2) Elon Musk
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Explanation:
Elon Musk topped the ‘Bloomberg Billionaires Index’, followed by Jeff Bezos, Bernard Arnault.
Radhakishan Damani (Ranked 97), who owns the retail chain D-Mart under Avenue Supermarts has
made it to the top 100 richest people in the world.
19. Who became (in Aug '21) the 1st Indian to posthumously receive USA's Highest Civilian
Award - 'Congressional Gold Medal'?
1) Jawahar Lal Nehru
2) Mahatma Gandhi
3) B. R. Ambedkar
4) Mother Teresa
5) Indira Gandhi
Answer- 2) Mahatma Gandhi
Explanation:
Mahatma Gandhi, the first Indian to posthumously receive the Congressional Gold Medal, highest
civilian award in the United States for his immense contribution to promote peace and non-violence.
20. In August 2021, Hurun Global 500 List was released by Hurun Research Institute in which
_________Indian companies were listed where ____________topped the list of Indian companies.
1) 14; TCS
2) 14; Reliance Industries
3) 12; Reliance Industries
4) 12; TCS
5) 18; HDFC Bank
Answer- 3) 12; Reliance Industries
Explanation:
Hurun Global 500 List 2021, 500 most valuable non-state-controlled companies in the world , in which
Reliance Industries Ltd topped the list of Indian companies with a total of 12 Indian Companies.
i. Apple is the world’s most valuable company followed by Microsoft.
21. In August 2021, _________ was awarded the 2020 Sahitya Akademi Award for his contribution in
Malayalam, while Yashodhara Mishra received the award for _______ language.
1) Sugathakumari; Kannada
2) Sugathakumari; Odia
3) Omcherry NN Pillai; Odia
4) Omcherry NN Pillai; Kannada
5) M T Vasudevan Nair; Assamese
Answer- 3) Omcherry NN Pillai; Odia
Explanation:
Yashodhara Mishra (book titled- Samudrakula Ghara) & Omcherry NN Pillai (book titled- Akasmikam:
Omcheriyute Ormmakkurippukal) were declared as the winners of the ‘2020 Sahitya Akademi
Awards’ for Odia and Malayalam respectively.
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22. In August 2021, Guinness World Record for ‘Most authors on a Single peer-reviewed
academic paper’ was awarded to researchers from which University?
1) University of Birmingham
2) University of Edinburgh
3) University of Oxford
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 1 & 3
Answer- 4) Both 1 & 2
Explanation:
Guinness World Records’ title is awarded for ‘Most authors on a single peer-reviewed academic paper’, a
study about COVID-19 conducted at Indian hospitals among others around the world by the United
Kingdom(UK) experts along with University of Birmingham and Edinburgh.
23. Who was awarded as the best Director in the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2021?
1) Anurag Basu
2) Zoya Akhtar
3) Ashutosh Gowariker
4) Priyadarshan
5) Ram Gopal Verma
Answer- 1) Anurag Basu
Explanation:
The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne(IFFM) awarded Surya Sivakumar (Best performance male),
Vidya Balan (Best Performance Female), Anurag Basu (Best Director) as the winners of the 12th
Edition of IFFM Awards (2021).
24. How many teachers from India were selected (in Aug’ 21) by the Union Ministry of Education
for the National Awards to Teachers, 2021?
1) 40
2) 42
3) 44
4) 46
5) 48
Answer- 3) 44
Explanation:
The Union Ministry of Education, Department of School Education and Literacy, published a list of 44
selected teachers from India for the ‘National Awards to Teachers’, 2021, the highest teachers award
in India.
i. Hariswami Das from West Bengal was selected for this award for his digital educational model.
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SUMMITS, CONFERENCES
1. Who participated in the ‘2nd Indo-US Services Summit’ that was organised by Indo American
Chamber of Commerce (IACC)?
1) Piyush Goyal
2) Nirmala Sitharaman
3) Narendra Modi
4) Narayan Tatu Rane
5) Pralhad Joshi
Answer- 1) Piyush Goyal
Explanation:
The Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Piyush Goyal addressed the ‘2nd Indo-US Services Summit’,
organised by Indo American Chamber of Commerce (IACC).
2. In August 2021, the 5th edition of National Public Procurement Conclave 2021 was organised
by Government e-Marketplace in partnership with which organisation?
1) Quality Council of India
2) ASSOCHAM
3) Confederation of Indian Industry
4) NITI Aayog
5) FICCI
Answer- 3) Confederation of Indian Industry
Explanation:
The Government e-Marketplace in association with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
organized the 5th edition of National Public Procurement Conclave 2021 (NPCC 2021) in August, 2021.
i.Theme of the Conclave was “Technology enabled Government Procurement – Towards Efficiency,
Transparency, and Inclusiveness”.
3. Who led the Indian delegations in the 15th Foreign Office Consultation between India &
Singapore that took place virtually?
1) Nirmala Sitharaman
2) Riva Ganguly
3) T. V. Somanathan
4) Meenakshi Lekhi
5) V. Muraleedharan
Answer- 2) Riva Ganguly
Explanation:
The 15th round of Foreign Office Consultation between India & Singapore took place virtually. The
Indian side was led by Riva Ganguly, Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs, where both sides discussed
ways to strengthen economic engagement.
About Singapore:
President – Halimah Yacob
Currency – Singapore dollar
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4. In August 2021, India participated in the 7th IBSA Academic Forum 2021 that was organised
virtually by the autonomous think-tank, Research & Information System for Developing Countries
(RIS). RIS belongs to which country?
1) India
2) Brazil
3) South Africa
4) Saudi Arabia
5) Jointly under India, Brazil & South Africa
Answer- 1) India
Explanation:
The 7th IBSA (India, Brazil, South Africa) Academic Forum 2021 was held virtually on August 11-12,
2021. It was hosted by the Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS), an
autonomous think-tank of the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India.
i.India is the Current Chair of IBSA.
ii.India also virtually organized the IBSA Tourism Ministers Meeting 2021.
5. Name the Organisation that recently (in Aug’21) became the co-organiser of “International
Climate Summit (ICS) 2021”
1) National Informatics Centre
2) Quality Council of India
3) Invest India
4) Indian Institute of Foreign Trade
5) Bureau of Indian Standards
Answer- 3) Invest India
Explanation:
Invest India, the National Investment Promotion and Facilitation Agency of the Government of India has
joined the ‘International Climate Summit 2021 (ICS 2021)’ as co-organizer.
i.The summit plans for India’s transition to clean energy with special focus on ‘Powering India’s
Hydrogen Ecosystem’.
6. Identify the country that chaired the ‘BRICS Working Group on Agriculture 2021’ (in Aug’ 21).
1) Brazil
2) Russia
3) India
4) China
5) South Africa
Answer- 3) India
Explanation:
India chaired ‘BRICS Working Group on Agriculture 2021’ under the theme ‘BRICS Partnership for
Strengthening Agro Biodiversity for Food and Nutrition Security.
i. BRICS Agriculture research platform is developed by India to promote cooperation in the areas of
agricultural research, extension, technology transfer, training, & capacity building.
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7. Which city will host the 2nd United Nations World Geospatial Information Congress in October
2022 under the theme ‘Towards Geo-enabling the Global Village’?
1) Indore, Madhya Pradesh
2) Bangalore, Karnataka
3) New Delhi
4) Hyderabad, Telangana
5) Mumbai, Maharashtra
Answer- 4) Hyderabad, Telangana
Explanation:
India will host the 2nd United Nations World Geospatial Information Congress (UNWGIC) in October
2022 in Hyderabad, Telangana on the theme ‘Towards Geo-enabling the Global Village’.
i. The first UNWGIC was organized by China in October 2018.
8. In August 2021, ________________ virtually represented India in the 1st ever G20 Ministerial
Conference on Women Empowerment, that was hosted by _____________.
1) Smriti Irani; Italy
2) Nirmala Sitharaman; Italy
3) Narendra Modi; Germany
4) Nirmala Sitharaman; Germany
5) Smriti Irani; United Kingdom
Answer- 1) Smriti Irani; Italy
Explanation:
Italy (2021 G20 Presidency) hosted the first-ever G20 Ministerial conference on Women’s
Empowerment at Santa Margherita Ligure, Italy in Hybrid format. Smriti Irani, Union Minister of
Women and Child Development(WCD), Government of India virtually represented India and addressed
the G20 Ministerial Conference on Women’s Empowerment.
COMMITTEE AND MEETING
1. Who chaired the 6th meeting of the BRICS Counter Terrorism Working Group (CTWG) 2021 that
was held virtually in July 2021?
1) Mahaveer Singhvi
2) Ajay Kumar
3) Sergey Shoygu
4) Sanjay Mitra
5) Wei Fenghe
Answer- 1) Mahaveer Singhvi
Explanation:
6th meeting of the BRICS Counter Terrorism Working Group (CTWG) 2021 was held virtually which was
chaired by Mahaveer Singhvi, Joint Secretary for Counter-Terrorism, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
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2. Identify the points that are correctly related to the Annual Meeting of Defence Ministers of
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) for 2021:
A) Indian side was represented by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in the SCO meeting that was
held in Dushanbe, Tajikistan under the Chairship of Tajikistan
B) ‘Peace Mission 2021’, a Counter Terrorism Exercise is planned to be held among SCO countries
in Russia in September, 2021
C) SCO member countries have declared 2021 as the Year of SCO Counter Terrorism
1) Only B & C
2) All A, B & C
3) Only A
4) Only A & B
5) Only A & C
Answer- 4) Only A & B
Explanation:
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited Dushanbe, Tajikistan from July 27-29, 2021 to participate in the
annual meeting of the Defence Ministers of SCO member states. It was chaired by Tajikistan (2021 SCO
Presidency Chair).
i.‘Peace Mission 2021’, a Joint Counterterrorist Command-and-Staff Training Exercise to be held
between SCO countries in Russia in September, 2021 will help in fighting international terrorist
organisations.
ii.2021 was declared the Year of SCO Culture.
iii.The Farkhor Air Base in Tajikistan operated by the Indian Air Force in collaboration with the Tajik Air
Force is India’s 1st military base outside India.
3. Where was the 1st G20 Culture Ministers’ Meeting 2021 held in July 2021?
1) Rome, Italy
2) Bhopal, India
3) Beijing, China
4) Lyon, France
5) Brussels, Belgium
Answer- 1) Rome, Italy
Explanation:
The 1st G20 Culture Ministers’ Meeting 2021 was held in July 2021, virtually in Rome, Italy. It was
hosted by Italy as it assumed the G20 2021 Presidency on 1 December 2020.
• India is one of the members of G20.
4. Which country became a “Associate Observer” during the 13th Summit of Heads of State and
Government of the Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP) 2021?
1) India
2) China
3) Bangladesh
4) Pakistan
5) Sri Lanka
Answer- 1) India
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Explanation:
The 13th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Community of Portuguese Language Countries
(CPLP) 2021 was held at Luanda, Angola. During the summit, India and 9 countries were approved to join
CPLP as ‘Associate Observer’.
i.The other 9 countries are Canada, Ivory Coast, Greece, India, Ireland, Peru, Qatar, Romania, Spain and
the US.
5. Indian delegations were headed by ________ in the G20 Digital Ministers Meeting 2021 that was
held virtually from _________.
1) Ashwini Vaishnaw; Spain
2) Ravi Shankar Prasad; Italy
3) Rajeev Chandrasekhar; Portugal
4) Ravi Shankar Prasad; Spain
5) Ashwini Vaishnaw; Italy
Answer- 5) Ashwini Vaishnaw; Italy
Explanation:
Union Minister for the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), Ashwini Vaishnaw led
the Indian Delegation at the G20 Digital Ministers Meeting 2021 held virtually from Tieste, Italy.
i.The meeting was hosted by Italy under its 2021 Presidency.
ii.The Ministers adopted - “Leveraging Digitalization for a Resilient, Strong, Sustainable and
Inclusive Recovery” declaration at the meeting. It includes 12 actions to accelerate the digital transition.
6. Identify the points that are correctly related to the India’s recent (in Aug’21) Foreign Ministers
Meeting with its Asian neighbours
A) Rajkumar Ranjan Singh led the Indian Delegation at the 28th ASEAN Regional Forum Foreign
Ministers Meeting 2021
B) He also participated in the 11th East Asia Summit Foreign Ministers Meeting, where India
proposed to commemorate 2021 as the “ASEAN-India Vaccination Year”
C) Both the Foreign Ministers meeting were chaired by Brunei Darussalam
1) All A, B & C
2) Only C
3) Only A & B
4) Only B
5) Only A & C
Answer- 5) Only A & C
Explanation:
Minister of State for External Affairs, Rajkumar Ranjan Singh led the Indian Delegation at the 28th
ASEAN Regional Forum Foreign Ministers Meeting 2021. The meeting was held virtually under the
Chairmanship of Brunei Darussalam.
i.External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar participated in the 11th East Asia Summit (EAS) Foreign
Ministers Meeting, which was chaired by Brunei Darussalam.
ii.During the meeting, S. Jaishankar proposed to commemorate 2022 as the ASEAN-India friendship
year
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7. Which country virtually hosted the SCO Justice Ministers’ Meeting 2021, where India proposed
implementation of ‘e-Lok Adalat’ - a dispute redressal system?
1) China
2) Tajikistan
3) Pakistan
4) Russia
5) Kyrgyzstan
Answer- 2) Tajikistan
Explanation:
Union Minister for Law & Justice, Kiren Rijiju participated in the 8th Justice Ministers Meeting 2021 of the
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) held at Tajikistan virtually. The meeting was hosted by
Tajikistan.
i.India’s proposed move to launch ‘e-Lok Adalat’, a tool to settle disputes by combining technology and
Alternative Dispute Resolution
About Tajikistan:
Capital – Dushanbe
Currency- Tajikistani somoni
President – Emomali Rahmon
8. Where was the 1st official meeting of ‘G20 Research Ministers 2021’ held which saw the virtual
participation of India’s Education Minister Subhas Sarkar?
1) Sofia, Bulgaria
2) Cologne, Germany
3) Rotterdam, Netherlands
4) Madrid, Spain
5) Trieste, Italy
Answer- 5) Trieste, Italy
Explanation:
The 1st official meeting of ‘G20 Research Ministers 2021’ was held in hybrid mode from Trieste, Italy.
The Indian side was represented by Subhas Sarkar, Minister of State for the Ministry of Education.
9. In August 2021, _______ under its Presidency of UNSC, Chaired the High-level Open Debate on
‘Enhancing Maritime Security – A Case for International Cooperation’, where India outlined a ___
Principle Framework.
1) France; 7
2) Italy; 3
3) Germany; 3
4) India; 5
5) Russia; 5
Answer- 4) India; 5
Explanation:
In August 2021, Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually chaired the United Nations Security Council
(UNSC) High-level Open Debate on ‘Enhancing Maritime Security – A Case for International
Cooperation’.
i.He outlined 5 principle frameworks to preserve the common maritime heritage, and to frame a global
roadmap of maritime security cooperation.
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ii.As India holds the presidency of the UNSC for the month of August 2021.
10. Identify the points that are correctly related to the 11th Annual meeting of the Forum of the
Election Management Bodies of South Asia (FEMBoSA) that was held in August 2021.
A) The meeting was virtually organized by India under the theme – “Digitization – The future of
Election”
B) Sushil Chandra, the current Chairman of FEMBoSA handed over the Chairmanship to Bhutan’s
Dasho Sonam Topgay
C) Due to Covid-19, the tenure of Chairmanship was extended to 2- years
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A
3) Only A & B
4) Only B & C
5) Only A & C
Answer- 4) Only B & C
Explanation:
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India and the current chairman of FEMBoSA, Sushil Chandra
inaugurated the 11th Annual meeting of the Forum of the Election Management Bodies of South Asia
(FEMBoSA) for the year 2021.
i.The virtual meeting was hosted by the Election Commission of Bhutan, under the theme - “Use of
Technology in Elections”.
ii.During the meeting, the Outgoing Chairman of FEMBoSA, Sushil Chandra passed the Chairmanship to
Dasho Sonam Topgay (New Chairman), Chief Election Commissioner of Bhutan for the year 2021-22.
iii.A Thimphu Resolution was unanimously adopted by the members of the FEMBoSA to extend the
tenure of chairmanship for 2- years due to the current COVID pandemic.
11. Which of the following statement(s) is NOT correct as per the recommendation report of the
Expert Committee on Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs)?
1) It was constituted by the RBI under the chairmanship of N. S. Vishwanathan.
2) A 3-tier structure for UCBs based on capital availability was proposed, to ease the regulatory process.
3) An Umbrella Organisation with minimum capital of Rs 300 crore was proposed to set-up.
4) UCBs are allowed to grant advances to subscribers of Perpetual Convertible Preference Shares
(PCNPS).
5) All options are correct.
Answer- 2) A 3-tier structure for UCBs based on capital availability was proposed, to ease the
regulatory process.
Explanation:
The committee has recommended a 4-tier structure for the UCBs, based on their capital availability and
other factors to ease the regulatory process.
i. RBI is also planning to Include General Anti-Avoidance Rule (GAAR) Regulations for Round-
Tripping.
12. Who chaired the 2nd BRICS Finance Ministers & Central Bank Governors meeting?
1) Pankaj Chaudhary
2) Nirmala Sitharaman
3) Shaktikanta Das
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4) Both 1 & 3
5) Both 2 & 3
Answer- 5) Both 2 & 3
Explanation:
Finance Minister(FM) of India, Nirmala Sitharaman chaired the 2nd meeting of BRICS Finance
Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) along with RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das under the
Indian BRICS chairmanship.
INDEX
1. As per the QS Best Student Cities 2022’ ranking, India’s _________ was ranked at ____ in the Top 100
cities globally in the ‘employer activity’ indicator
1) Mumbai; 27th
2) Mumbai; 52nd
3) Bangalore; 27th
4) Bangalore; 7th
5) Bangalore; 52nd
Answer- 2) Mumbai; 52nd
Explanation:
Mumbai, Maharashtra and Bangalore, Karnataka ranked above 100 in the ‘QS Best Student Cities 2022’
ranking of QS Quacquarelli Symonds, they became the only 2 cities to get ranked from India.
i.Mumbai ranked as 52nd among the top 100 cities globally in the ‘employer activity’ indicator
ii.Bangalore ranked 7th among the top-10 under the indicator of ‘affordable cities’ for students.
2. Name the organisation that released the report - “Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS)”, which
estimates India’s Urban Unemployment rate at 13.3% in Q2 FY21
1) Indian Statistical Institute
2) Reserve Bank of India
3) Securities & Exchange Board of India
4) National Statistical Office
5) NITI Aayog
Answer- 4) National Statistical Office
Explanation:
In August 2021, the National Statistical Office (NSO) released the 8th Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS)
– Quarterly Bulletin for the Q2 FY21.
As per the PLFS, the Jobless/Unemployment rate (UR) in urban areas in Current Weekly Status (CWS)
increased to 13.3% in Q2 FY21 when compared to 8.4 percent in Q2 FY20
3. India was ranked _____ in the 2nd Edition of ‘COVID-19 Innovation report 2021’ released by UN
AIDS, where _______________ was ranked at 49th city among the Top Coronavirus Innovation cities.
1) 32nd; New Delhi
2) 26th; Pune
3) 32nd; Bangalore
4) 26th; New Delhi
5) 32nd; Pune
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Answer- 3) 32nd; Bangalore
Explanation:
The 2nd Edition of ‘COVID-19 Innovation report 2021’ released by Startup Blink in association with
Health Innovation Exchange & UN AIDS ranked India 32nd in the global coronavirus innovation rankings
for countries. The US topped the rankings, followed by Israel & Canada.
i.2 Indian cities were in the top 100 rankings – Bengaluru(49th) & New Delhi (55th)
ii.Global Top 3 Cities - San Francisco Bay (US), New York (US) & Moscow (Russia)
4. As per the 6th Climate Change Assessment Report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate
Change’s (IPCC), the Global average temperature will be greater than 2°C above pre-industrial
levels by which year?
1) 2035
2) 2045
3) 2055
4) 2060
5) 2040
Answer- 4) 2060
Explanation:
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC) Sixth Assessment Report (AR6) Climate Change
2021: The Physical Science Basis by the Working Group I was released.
i.The Global average temperature will cross the target of 2°C above pre-industrial levels by 2060. It will
cross the 1.5° C mark in the 2030s.
5. Identify the points that are correctly related to the findings of “Global Youth Tobacco Survey”
A) Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram registers the highest number of Tobacco consumption among
students in India
B) The average current tobacco usage percent among students of India 13-15 years was about 8.5
percent
C) The survey was prepared by the International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS)
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & B
3) Only B
4) Only A & C
5) Only C
Answer- 1) All A, B & C
Explanation:
Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Mansukh Mandaviya presided over the release of National
Fact Sheet Global Youth Tobacco Survey
i.Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram registers the highest number of Tobacco consumption among students in
India.
ii.The average current tobacco usage percent among students of India 13-15 years was about 8.5 percent.
iii.The survey was prepared by the International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS).
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6. India was ranked ______ in the Global Youth Development Index 2020, while the list was topped
by _____________
1) 122nd; United Kingdom
2) 91st; Singapore
3) 91st; Norway
4) 122nd; Singapore
5) 91st; United Kingdom
Answer- 4) 122nd; Singapore
Explanation:
The Commonwealth Secretariat released its triennial rankings of Global Youth Development Index
(YDI) 2020, which measures the progress of youth development, India was ranked 122nd out of 181
countries. While, Singapore topped the Index for the 1st time.
7. Identify the points that are correctly related to the “Quality of Life for Elderly Index 2021” that
was released by the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister:
A) The report was prepared by Institute for Competitiveness, which analysed 4 key sectors -
Financial Well-being, Social Well-being, Health System, & Income Security
B) India’ National average was lowest in the Income Security domain
C) Among the Aged states category, Rajasthan topped the list while Telangana scored the lowest
1) Only A & B
2) Only C
3) All A, B & C
4) Only B
5) Only A & C
Answer- 3) All A, B & C
Explanation:
The Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) released the Quality of Life for Elderly
Index 2021 measuring the quality of life led by the elderly in India. It has been created by the Institute
for Competitiveness (IFC) at the request of EAC-PM.
i.The index analyzed across 4-key domains: Financial Well-being, Social Well-being, Health System, &
Income Security. Where the National average score was lowest in Income Security.
ii.Rajasthan has topped the ranking among Aged states, while Telangana scored the lowest.
8. Which State(s) were ranked 1st in “The Transparency Index: Rating of Pollution Control Boards
on Public Disclosure” report released by Centre for Science and Environment?
1) Odisha
2) Gujarat
3) Telangana
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 1 & 3
Answer- 5) Both 1 & 3
Explanation:
The State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs) of Odisha and Telangana have been ranked 1st in “The
Transparency Index: Rating of Pollution Control Boards on Public Disclosure” report released by Centre
for Science and Environment (CSE)
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9. Identify the Organisation that partnered with Kearney to release the report - ‘Shifting Global
Value Chains: the India Opportunity’
1) United Nations Development Program
2) World Economic Forum
3) World Trade Organisation
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 1 & 3
Answer- 2) World Economic Forum
Explanation:
Kearney in association with WEF(World Economic Forum) released a report titled, ‘Shifting Global
Value Chains: the India Opportunity’ states that Coordinated action between the government and the
private sector can help create globally competitive manufacturing companies in the country.
ACQUISITION AND MERGERS
1. In which Indian Company did Ontario Municipal Employees’ Retirement System (OMERS)
acquired a 19.4% stakes (in July’21) from International Finance Corporation?
1) Azure Power
2) ReNew Power
3) Tata Power Solar
4) Indosolar
5) Jinko Solar
Answer- 1) Azure Power
Explanation:
Ontario Municipal Employees’ Retirement System (OMERS) acquired a 19.4% stake in Azure Power
Global for $219 million from the World Bank’s International Finance Corporation (IFC).
2. In August 2021, Carlyle group’s Pluto Investments got approval from CCI to invest Rs 4000 crore
and become the majority stakeholder of which organisation?
1) Gic Housing Finance
2) PNB Housing Finance Limited
3) LIC Housing Finance Limited
4) Housing Development Finance Corporation
5) Repco Home Finance
Answer- 2) PNB Housing Finance Limited
Explanation:
i.Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of equity shares in PNB Housing
Finance Limited (PNBHFL) by Pluto Investments, an entity of Carlyle Group and Salisbury Investments
Private Limited, under the Green channel facility.
• With this investment of Rs 4000 crore, Carlyle group is the majority shareholder of PNBHFL.
ii.CA Emerald Investments, an affiliate of Carlyle Asia Partners, is exiting the SBI Life Insurance Company
(SBI Life) by selling the remaining 1.9% Stake worth Rs 2,160 crore through the stock exchange
platform.
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3. In August 2021, ___ Banks acquired 5.55% equity stakes each in _______________
1) 6; Indian Banks’ Blockchain Infrastructure Company
2) 12; Indian Banks’ Blockchain Infrastructure Company
3) 18; Indian Banks’ Blockchain Infrastructure Company
4) 12; International Financial Services Centre
5) 6; International Financial Services Centre
Answer- 1) 6; Indian Banks’ Blockchain Infrastructure Company
Explanation:
6 Banks - State Bank of India, Axis Bank, Indian Bank, Yes Bank, IDBI Bank, and ICICI Bank have brought
Equity Stakes in Financial Technology Platform IBBIC (Indian Banks’ Blockchain Infrastructure
Company).
i.The 6 Banks have picked up 5.55% stake each, representing 50,000 shares in IBBIC, for cash at INR 5
lakh each.
4. Identify the company that recently (in Aug’21) got approval from CCI to acquire 2.727% of equity
shares of Bikaji Foods International
1) Lighthouse Funds
2) Mondelez India Foods
3) Hindustan Unilever
4) McCain Foods India
5) MTR Foods
Answer- 1) Lighthouse Funds
Explanation:
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of 2.727% of equity
shareholding Bikaji Foods International Limited by the Lighthouse India Fund III Limited (Fund III) and
Lighthouse India III Employee Trust (Lighthouse Employee Trust) under section 31(1) of the Competition
Act 2002.
5. In August 2021, The Government of India had sold around 25% stake in through an IPO as per
its target of Rs 1.75 lakh crore in 2021-22.
1) Housing and Urban Development Corporation
2) Air India
3) Shipping Corporation of India
4) National Seeds Corporation
5) IDBI Bank
Answer- 4) National Seeds Corporation
Explanation:
GOI sold a 25% stake in National Seeds Corporation Limited through an initial public offering (IPO).
National Seeds Corporation is a PSU under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
6. Name the organisation that recently (in Aug’21) got approval from CCI to acquire 9.3% stakes of
‘Grofers India’ & ‘Hands-on Trades’
1) JioMart
2) Bigbasket
3) Paytm
4) foodpanda
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5) Zomato
Answer- 5) Zomato
Explanation:
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of a 9.3% stake in Grofers India
and Hands-on Trades Private Limited (HoT) by Zomato.
7. Which organization (in Aug’ 21) acquired 49% stake in Maharashtra Border Check Post
Network Limited?
1) Transport Corporation of India
2) ABC India Ltd
3) Balurghat Technologies
4) Adani Road Transport
5) Central Provinces Railways
Answer- 4) Adani Road Transport
Explanation:
Adani Road Transport Ltd, the wholly-owned subsidiary of Adani Enterprises Limited acquired a 49%
stake in Maharashtra Border Check Post Network Limited(MBCPNL).
About Adani Enterprises Limited(AEL):
Chairman- Gautam Adani
Managing Director– Rajesh Adani
Headquarters– Ahmedabad, Gujarat
8. Name the Organization that announced (in Aug’ 21) its Merger plan with Chess Players
Association of India (CPAI) to administer the chess games in the country.
1) All India Chess Federation
2) International Chess Federation
3) Chess Association of India
4) Maharashtra Chess Association
5) Tamil Nadu State Chess Association
Answer- 1) All India Chess Federation
Explanation:
All India Chess Federation (AICF), India’s Chess Administrative body and the Chess Players
Association of India (CPAI) had announced their Merger plan to administer the chess games in the
country.
9. Name the organization that diverted 2.21% of its stakes in Central Depository Services Limited
for Rs 222.71 crore over a period from June 2021 to August 2021.
1) HDFC Bank
2) Standard Chartered Bank
3) Canara Bank
4) Adani Group
5) Reliance Industries
Answer- 1) HDFC Bank
Explanation:
HDFC Bank diverted 2.21% of its stakes in Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL) for Rs
222.71 crore over a period from June 2021 to August 2021.
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i. Eldeco Group had partnered with HDFC Capital Advisors Limited, a subsidiary of HDFC Limited, to
set up a Rs 150 crore platform to build housing projects.
10. Who had purchased 1.59% equity shares via the qualified institutions placement (QIP) in
Canara Bank for around Rs 407 Crores (in Aig’ 21)?
1) Radhakishan Damani
2) Vijay Kedia
3) Nemish Shah
4) Dolly Khanna
5) Rakesh Jhunjhunwala
Answer- 5) Rakesh Jhunjhunwala
Explanation:
Rakesh Jhunjhunwala had picked up 1.59% equity shares via the qualified institutions placement
(QIP) in Canara Bank, which is around INR 407 Crore. He is also known as the ‘ Warren Buffett of India‘.
About Canara Bank:
MD and CEO – L.V. Prabhakar
Headquarters- Bengaluru, Karnataka
11. Identify the company that (in Aug’21) approved to divest 19.18% states in Asset
Reconstruction Company (India) Ltd (ARCIL).
1) Reliance Retail
2) IRCTC
3) IDBI Bank
4) LIC
5) Wipro
Answer- 3) IDBI Bank
Explanation:
The board of Directors of IDBI Bank has approved to divest its entire stake – 19.18% in Asset
Reconstruction Company (India) Ltd (ARCIL).
About ARCIL:
CEO & MD– Pallav Mohapatra
Headquarters– Mumbai, Maharashtra
Incorporated in 2002
DEFENCE
1. In July 2021, ____________ represented India in the 36th Edition of Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT)
that was held between Indian Navy & ___________ in Indian Ocean.
1) INS Saryu; Bangladesh Navy
2) INS Kesari; Bangladesh Navy
3) INS Saryu; Thailand Navy
4) INS Kesari; Indonesian Navy
5) INS Saryu; Indonesian Navy
Answer- 5) INS Saryu; Indonesian Navy
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Explanation:
The 36th Edition of Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) was held between the Navies of India and Indonesia
from July 30-31, 2021 in the Indian Ocean region (IOR). INS Saryu represented Indian Side.
2. Which city was selected by the Defence Ministry to host ‘DefExpo-2022’?
1) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
2) Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
3) Gandhinagar, Gujarat
4) Kolkata, West Bengal
5) Bangalore, Karnataka
Answer- 3) Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Explanation:
DefExpo-2022 (12th Edition), the land and naval systems show of the Ministry of Defence has been
scheduled to be held at Gandhinagar, Gujarat from March 11-13, 2022. It is a biennial event and is
organised by the Ministry of Defence.
3. Name the country that (in Aug’21) approved the sales of one ‘Harpoon’ anti-ship missile system
to India.
1) Russia
2) Turkey
3) Israel
4) Japan
5) USA
Answer- 5) USA
Explanation:
The United States has approved the sale of one Harpoon Joint Common Test Set (JCTS) and related
equipment for an estimated cost of USD 82 million to India.
i.Harpoon is an anti-ship missile system developed and manufactured by Boeing
4. In August 2021, India’s 1st Indigenous Aircraft Carrier __________ that was built by __________ took
sea trials at the coast of Kochi, Kerala.
1) INS Vikrant; Hindustan Shipyard Limited
2) INS Kesari; Hindustan Shipyard Limited
3) INS Vikramaditya; Cochin Shipyard Limited
4) INS Kesari; Cochin Shipyard Limited
5) INS Vikrant; Cochin Shipyard Limited
Answer- 5) INS Vikrant; Cochin Shipyard Limited
Explanation:
India’s 1st Indigenous Aircraft Carrier INS Vikrant has been launched for sea trials off the coast of Kochi,
Kerala.
i.INS Vikrant has been designed by the Directorate of Naval Design, Indian Navy and is built by Cochin
Shipyard Limited (CSL).
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5. Who virtually laid keels for India’s 1st Warship of Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft
(ASW-SWC)?
1) Satish Namdeo Ghormade
2) Karambir Singh
3) Sunil Lanba
4) Birender Singh Dhanoa
5) Manoj Mukund Naravane
Answer- 1) Satish Namdeo Ghormade
Explanation:
Navy Vice Chief Vice Admiral Satish Namdeo Ghormade virtually laid keels of the 1st Warship of Anti-
Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) and 3rd Warship of Survey Vessel Large (SVL)
Project for Indian Navy.
6. Identify the country that took part in “Zayed Talwar 2021” - a bilateral Naval exercise with India
in August 2021.
1) Qatar
2) Saudi Arabia
3) Turkey
4) Israel
5) UAE
Answer- 5) UAE
Explanation:
Indian Navy and United Arab Emirates (UAE) Navy undertook Bilateral Naval Exercise Zayed Talwar
2021 off the coast of Abu Dhabi. Indian side was represented by INS Kochi in the exercise.
i.Exercise Desert Eagle - Bilateral Air Exercise between Indian Air Force & UAE
About UAE:
Capital – Abu Dhabi
Currency – UAE dirham
7. Indian Navy recently (in Aug’21) conducted “AL-MOHED AL-HINDI-2021” - its 1st Naval exercise
with which country?
1) Brunei
2) Turkey
3) Saudi Arabia
4) Oman
5) Qatar
Answer- 3) Saudi Arabia
Explanation:
The Maiden Naval Exercise “AL-MOHED AL-HINDI-2021” between Indian Navy and the Royal Saudi
Naval Forces commenced on August 9, 2021. The Indian side was represented by INS Kochi, the flagship
Destroyer ship.
i.Indian Navy deployed INS Shivalik and INS Kadmatt to Muara, Brunei to participate in various bilateral
professional interactions, as a move to improve the bilateral ties.
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8. In August 2021, _________ successfully test fired Indigenous Technology Cruise Missile (ITCM)
with a new Made-in-India Turbofan Engine ‘Manik’ from ________
1) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited; Chhattisgarh
2) DRDO; Andhra Pradesh
3) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited; Andhra Pradesh
4) DRDO; Odisha
5) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited; Odisha
Answer- 4) DRDO; Odisha
Explanation:
DRDO successfully test fired the Indigenous Technology Cruise Missile (ITCM) with a new Made-in-India
Turbofan Engine ‘Manik’ from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Odisha.
9. Identify the Country which had test-fired the Nuclear capable Surface to Surface Ballistic
Missile Ghaznavi (Hatf-III). (in Aug’ 21)
1) Iran
2) Turkey
3) Indonesia
4) Bangladesh
5) Pakistan
Answer- 5) Pakistan
Explanation:
Pakistan successfully test-fired the Nuclear capable Surface to Surface Ballistic Missile Ghaznavi (Hatf-
III). It has a range of upto 290 Km. Other Medium Range Ballistic Missiles of Pakistan are Ghauri &
Shaheen.
10. ‘Exercise Konkan- 2021’ in which INS Tabar ship participated (in Aug' 21) was held between
India and which country?
1) USA
2) Canada
3) Germany
4) UK
5) Ireland
Answer- 4) UK
Explanation:
‘Exercise Konkan- 2021’, a bilateral Naval Exercise held between the Indian Navy and the Royal Navy
of Britain in Portsmouth, United Kingdom.
i. INS Tabar, a Talwar class stealth frigate of the Indian Navy undertook the exercise.
11. Name the Military exercise which was conducted (in Aug’ 21) jointly between India and
Russia.
1) INDRA-2021
2) Konkan- 2021
3) CORPAT- 2021
4) Shakti
5) Indradhanush
Answer- 1) INDRA-2021
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Explanation:
‘Exercise INDRA-2021’, a bilateral Military Exercise held between Indian Army and the military forces
of Russian Federation in Volgograd, Russia.
i. INDRA is a joint biennial military exercise started in 2003 between India and Russia.
12. In August 2021, Indian Navy participated in ‘South-East Asia Cooperation and Training
(SEACAT) 2021’ - an annual Multilateral Naval Exercise led by USA. It was virtually held from
which country?
1) Australia
2) Singapore
3) France
4) Germany
5) India
Answer- 2) Singapore
Explanation:
The Indian Navy participated in the United States (US) Navy led Exercise SEACAT 2021, virtually
held in Singapore. It aims to foster enhanced cooperation between Southeast Asian countries. SEACAT
began in 2002 as South East Asia Cooperation Against Terrorism.
About Indian Navy :
Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) – Admiral Karambir Singh
Integrated Headquarters of Ministry of Defence (Navy) – New Delhi
13. Identify the Indian Naval Ship that participated in the bilateral Maritime Exercise between
India & Bahrain in the Persian Gulf (in Aug’ 21).
1) INS Talwar
2) INS Kadmatt
3) INS Shivalik
4) INS Kochi
5) INS Viraat
Answer- 4) INS Kochi
Explanation:
Indian Navy and Royal Bahrain Naval Force participated in a bilateral Maritime Exercise at Manama,
Bahrain in the Persian Gulf region. Indian Naval Ship, INS Kochi participated in the exercise.
14. Indian Navy, represented by INS Ranvijay and INS Kora, conducted (in Aug’ 21) a bilateral
maritime exercise in South China Sea with which country?
1) Thailand
2) Indonesia
3) Vietnam
4) Singapore
5) Philippines
Answer- 3) Vietnam
Explanation:
India and Vietnam had conducted a bilateral maritime exercise to build trustworthiness and enhance
cooperation in the region of South China Sea. India was represented by INS Ranvijay and INS Kora.
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15. In August 2021, Indian Navy’s INS Trikand participated in a Joint-Maritime Exercise- ‘Zair-Al-
Bahr’ in the Persian Gulf with which country?
1) Djibouti
2) Bahrain
3) Iraq
4) United Arab Emirates
5) Qatar
Answer- 5) Qatar
Explanation:
2nd edition of Bilateral Maritime Exercise Zair-Al-Bahr (Roar of the Sea) 2021 between the Indian
Navy and Qatar Emiri Naval Force was conducted in the Persian Gulf. Indian Navy Guided Missile
Stealth Frigate INS (Indian Naval Ship) Trikand participated in the Exercise.
16. In August 2021, Indian Navy’s INS Ranvijay & INS Kora participated in a Joint ‘Maritime
Partnership Exercise’ with the Philippines in which location?
1) American Mediterranean Sea
2) South China Sea
3) Gulf of Guinea
4) Argentine Sea
5) Gulf of Thailand
Answer- 2) South China Sea
Explanation:
The Indian Navy’s INS Ranvijay & INS Kora participated in a Joint ‘Maritime Partnership Exercise’
with the Philippines Navy’s BRP Antonio Luna, Frigate FF151 in the South China Sea.
About Indian Navy
Chief of Naval Staff – Admiral Karambir Singh
Integrated Headquarters of Ministry of Defence (Navy) – New Delhi
17. In August 2021, __________received USD 328 Million worth contract to provide comprehensive
support for the Indian Air Force fleet of 12C-130J-30 Super Hercules Aircraft.
1) General Dynamics
2) BAE Systems
3) Lockheed Martin
4) Raytheon
5) Boeing
Answer- 3) Lockheed Martin
Explanation:
Lockheed Martin, US received USD 328 Million worth Contract from the Indian Government to
provide comprehensive support for the Indian Air Force fleet of 12C-130J-30 Super Hercules Aircraft.
About Indian Air force:
Chief of the Air Staff – Marshal R K S Bhadauria
Headquarters – New Delhi
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18. In August 2021, Indian Army received the delivery of the 1st batch of __________that were
manufactured by Nagpur based company “Economic Explosives Limited”.
1) T91 assault rifle
2) Multi Grenade Launcher
3) Multi-Mode Hand Grenade
4) DRDO QRSAM
5) Agni-V Missile
Answer- 3) Multi-Mode Hand Grenade
Explanation:
Indian Army received the delivery of the 1st batch of Multi-Mode Hand Grenade, designed by
Chandigarh based Terminal Ballistic Research Laboratories (TBRL), & manufactured by Nagpur based
private company Economic Explosives Limited (EEL).
19. Name the exercise that was held (in Aug’ 21) between the Navies of India, USA, Japan &
Australia in Western Pacific Ocean.
1) Malabar
2) Maitree
3) Shakti
4) Yudh Abhyas
5) Vajra Prahar
Answer- 1) Malabar
Explanation:
25th Edition of ‘Exercise Malabar’ held between the Navies of India, USA, Japan & Australia in
Western Pacific Ocean. The exercise is hosted by the US Navy. The Indian Navy’s participation included
INS Shivalik and INS Kadmatt and P8I patrol aircraft.
i. The Malabar is an annual bilateral exercise started in 1992 between the Indian Navy & the US Navy.
20. In August 2021, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commissioned the 7th Offshore Patrol Vessel
- _____________ that was built by ___________ at Chennai Port.
1) Rajdhwaj; Larsen & Toubro
2) Vigraha; Larsen & Toubro
3) Samarth; Larsen & Toubro
4) Vigraha; Hindustan Shipyard
5) Rajdhwaj; Hindustan Shipyard
Answer- 2) Vigraha; Larsen & Toubro
Explanation:
Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh has commissioned the Indian Coast Guard’s (ICG) 7th Offshore Patrol
Vessel (OPV), ‘Vigraha’ at the Chennai Port. The OPV will be placed at Visakhapatnam in Andhra
Pradesh.
i.This is the 1st time that a private sector shipyard (Larsen & Toubro) has designed & constructed an
OPV ship.
21. Find the Indian Naval Ship (INS) that participated in the joint maritime exercise (in Aug’ 21)
between Indian and German Navies in the Gulf of Aden.
1) INS Shivalik
2) INS Trishul
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3) INS Gomati
4) INS Trikand
5) INS Talwar
Answer- 4) INS Trikand
Explanation:
A joint maritime exercise was held between the Navies of India and Germany in the Gulf of Aden in
Yemen. The Indian Navy was represented by frigate ‘Trikand’ while frigate ‘Bayern’ participated from
the German Navy.
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
1. Identify the organisation that developed the mini version of Assault Rifle - ‘TriCa’
1) Defence Research and Development Laboratory
2) Ordnance Factory Ambajhari
3) High Energy Materials Research Laboratory
4) Advanced Systems Laboratory
5) Ordnance Factory Tiruchirappalli
Answer- 5) Ordnance Factory Tiruchirappalli
Explanation:
The Ordnance factory Tiruchirappalli (OFT) in Tamil Nadu launched a new high-tech and low sound
weapon called TriCa (Trichy Carbine), a mini version of the Trichy Assault Rifle (TAR).
2. Name the Space Agency that launched the World’s 1st Reprogrammable Satellite - ‘Eutelsat
Quantum’
1) Roscosmos
2) SpaceX
3) European Space Agency
4) NASA
5) China National Space Administration
Answer- 3) European Space Agency
Explanation:
European Space Agency (ESA) launched ‘Eutelsat Quantum’ – the world’s 1st commercial
reprogrammable satellite into space aboard Ariane 5 rocket from French Guiana. It can be reprogrammed
in real-time to suit the changing purposes of the user.
3. Identify the organisation which recently (in Aug’21) launched ‘bughunters’ - a bug bounty
platform under its Vulnerability Rewards Programme(VRP)
1) Microsoft
2) Amazon
3) Tesla
4) Google
5) Apple
Answer-
Explanation:
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Google has launched a new bug bounty platform called bughunters.google.com during the 10th
anniversary celebration of its Vulnerability Rewards Programme(VRP), which allows Bug hunters to
submit issues with a single intake form.
4. Which is the targeted year for the launch of ‘NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar’ (NISAR) - a
joint Earth-observation satellite?
1) 2026
2) 2025
3) 2023
4) 2022
5) 2027
Answer- 3) 2023
Explanation:
Earth Sciences Minister Jitendra Singh stated that, ‘NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar’ (NISAR) - a joint
Earth-observation satellite is said to be launched in early 2023
5. Identify the points that are correctly related to the draft Indian Satellite Navigation Policy - 2021
(SATNAV Policy)
A) The policy aims at aviation safety, by ensuring continuous availability of the Satellite-Based
Augmentation System (SBAS)
B) Continuous availability of free-to-air navigation space for Civilian use has been proposed in the
draft policy
C) GLONASS, is India’s independent regional navigation satellite system
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & B
3) Only A
4) Only A & C
5) Only C
Answer- 2) Only A & B
Explanation:
ISRO has released the draft Indian Satellite Navigation Policy – 2021 (SATNAV Policy 2021) for public
consultation.
i.The policy aims at aviation safety, by ensuring continuous availability of the Satellite-Based
Augmentation System (SBAS).
ii.It also ensures the continuous availability of free-to-air navigation signals for civilian uses and secured
navigation signals for strategic uses in the defined coverage area.
iii.NavIC - an independent regional navigation satellite system developed by India. It provides accurate,
precise, and real-time positioning and services.
6. In August 2021, ___________ launched the Mobile App version of National Legal Services Authority
(NALSA) to provide free legal aid to marginalised groups, at first NALSA was established in
___________.
1) NV Ramana; 2005
2) NV Ramana; 1995
3) NV Ramana; 2015
4) Venkaiah Naidu; 2005
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5) Venkaiah Naidu; 1995
Answer- 2) NV Ramana; 1995
Explanation:
Chief Justice of India NV Ramana launched the Mobile App of National Legal Services Authority (NALSA)
to provide Free Legal aid to the poor and needy people, and to seek victim compensation.
i.NALSA was established in November 1995 to ensure fair and meaningful justice to the marginalised and
disadvantaged sections of the society.
7. Identify the mission through which ISRO detected the presence of water molecules on Moon (in
Aug’ 21).
1) Chandrayaan 3
2) Mars Orbiter Mission
3) AstroSat
4) Amazonia-1
5) Chandrayaan 2
Answer- 5) Chandrayaan 2
Explanation:
The Imaging Infrared Spectrometer instrument on the Chandrayaan-2(launched in 2019) lunar
orbiter had detected the presence of both Hydroxyl ions and Water Molecules on the surface of the
moon.
i. The findings have been published in the journal ‘Current Science’ authored by Former ISRO
Chairman AS Kiran Kumar.
8. Name India's 1st & World's largest Cattle Genomic chip that was recently (in Aug '21) launched
to conserve India's indigenous cattle breeds.
1) GauSatva Kavach
2) IndiGau
3) ParamCow
4) e-cows
5) IndiChip
Answer- 2) IndiGau
Explanation:
India’s 1st & World’s largest Cattle Genomic Chip, ‘IndiGau’ was launched by Dr Jitendra Singh. The chip
was developed by the scientists of National Institute of Animal Biotechnology, Hyderabad
(Telangana).
About Ministry of Science and Technology:
Dr Jitendra Singh Constituency– Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir
9. Name the India civil Aircraft that carried out Ground Run and Low Speed Taxi Trials
successfully at HAL’s facility in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh (in Aug’ 21).
1) Hawk
2) Dornier
3) SU-30 MKI
4) Hindustan-228
5) HTT- 40
Answer- 4) Hindustan-228
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Explanation:
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s 1st Civilian Aircraft Hindustan-228(VT-KNR) had carried out
Ground Run and Low Speed Taxi Trials (LSTT) successfully. This is the 1st fixed wing Made in India
civil Aircraft.
i. It will be a part of Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik (UDAN) scheme launched in 2016 by the Ministry of
Civil Aviation to develop the regional Aviation Market.
10. In August 2021, Department of Science & Technology (DST) launched 3 Online Applications to
provide details on geospatial data collected by the government.
What are the points that are correctly related to the initiative?
A) GeoSpatial Data Dissemination Portal and Sarathi Web GIS application, both were developed
by Survey of India.
B) ‘Manchitran’ app was developed by the National Atlas & Thematic Mapping Organisation.
C) Sarathi Web GIS Application, will act as a time saving data validation method for schemes like
SVAMITVA.
1) All A, B & C
2) Only C
3) Only A & C
4) Only B
5) Only B & C
Answer- 1) All A, B & C
Explanation:
i. GeoSpatial Data Dissemination Portal and Sarathi Web GIS application, both were developed by
Survey of India.
ii. ‘Manchitran’ app was developed by the National Atlas & Thematic Mapping Organisation.
iii. Sarathi Web GIS Application, will act as a time saving data validation method for schemes like
SVAMITVA (Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improved technology in Village Areas).
11. Name the technology that was developed (in Aug’ 21) by the DRDO’s Defence Laboratory,
Rajasthan and High Energy Materials Research Laboratory, Maharashtra to safeguard the Indian
Air Force jets.
1) Laser Technology
2) CyberSpace Technology
3) Satellite Guidance Technology
4) Advanced Chaff Technology
5) Lockheed Technology
Answer- 4) Chaff Technology
Explanation:
The Defence Research and Development Organisation’s (DRDO) Defence Laboratory, Rajasthan and
High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL), Maharashtra have developed an advanced Chaff
material and chaff cartridge-118/I for the IAF.
i. Chaff is a critical defence technology used to protect fighter aircraft from hostile radar threats.
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12. Which organization launched another batch of 34 Satellites into Low Earth Orbit in August
2021?
1) OneWeb
2) SpaceX
3) Blue-Origin
4) Ursa Space Systems
5) Dish Network
Answer- 1) OneWeb
Explanation:
OneWeb, Satellite Communications Operator Co-owned by Bharti Airtel & United Kingdom (UK)
Government, launched another batch of 34 Satellites making a total of 288 Satellites in the Orbit.
i. One Web will start full satellite broadband service in India by May 2022.
13. Which institute developed India's 1st indigenous motorised wheelchair vehicle - "NeoBolt"?
1) IISc Bangalore
2) IIT Bombay
3) IIT Delhi
4) IIT Madras
5) NIT Hamirpur
Answer- 4) IIT Madras
Explanation:
IIT Madras has developed India’s 1st indigenous motorised wheelchair vehicle, NeoBolt. A start-up
called ‘NeoMotion’ has commercialised the NeoBolt. This innovation will overcome the dependency of
wheelchair imports.
14. In August 2021, ‘Fatah-1’, a guided Multi Launch Rocket System, was test-fired by which
country?
1) Afghanistan
2) Uzbekistan
3) Pakistan
4) UAE
5) Oman
Answer- 3) Pakistan
Explanation:
Pakistan had successfully test-fired Fatah-1, an Indigenously developed Guided Multi Launch Rocket
System (MLRS) which has the capability of precision target engagement deep into the enemy territories.
15. Name the International Organization that recently (in Aig’ 21) collaborated with the
Government of India to implement SARS-CoV-2 NGS-BRICS consortium & to study the impact of
severe COVID-19 conditions on _______________ patients.
1) Cancer
2) Diabetes
3) Tuberculosis
4) Alzheimer's
5) Arthritis
Answer- 3) Tuberculosis
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Explanation:
Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology and BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India,
China, and South Africa) collaborated to implement SARS-CoV-2 NGS-BRICS consortium & to study the
impact of severe COVID-19 conditions on Tuberculosis patients.
16. Name the ‘Quantum Simulator’ launched by the Ministry of Electronics & Information
Technology to boost cost effective quantum research in India.
1) QTool
2) QSTool
3) Quam
4) QuaSim
5) QSim
Answer- 5) QSim
Explanation:
In August 2021, the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) launched ‘QSim –
Quantum Computer Simulator Toolkit’ during a hybrid event from New Delhi to aid and enable cost
effective research in Quantum Computing. It will be utilized by students and researchers.
i.QSim is available in 2 models: PARAM SHAVAK QSim & PARAM QSim Cloud
17. In August 2021, ISRO successfully conducted the first hot test of the System Demonstration
Model (SDM) for which system?
1) Geoloid Service Module Propulsion System
2) Gaganyaan Service Module Propulsion System
3) Akashyaan Service Module Propulsion System
4) Jupiter High Thrust Cryogenic Engine
5) Saturn High Thrust Cryogenic Engine
Answer- 2) Gaganyaan Service Module Propulsion System
Explanation:
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully conducted the first hot test of the System
Demonstration Model (SDM) of the Gaganyaan Service Module Propulsion System at Mahendragiri,
Tamil Nadu.
SPORTS
1. Who won the F1 Hungarian Grand Prix 2021?
1) Esteban Ocon
2) Sergio Pérez
3) Sebastian Vettel
4) Lewis Hamilton
5) Charles Leclerc
Answer- 1) Esteban Ocon
Explanation:
Alpine Renault’s Esteban Ocon (France) won the Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix 2021 held at
Hungaroring, Budapest, Hungary. It is Esteban Ocon’s maiden F1 victory.
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2. In August 2021, Isuru Udana retired from international cricket. Which country did he represent?
1) Bangladesh
2) Sri Lanka
3) New Zealand
4) South Africa
5) West Indies
Answer- 2) Sri Lanka
Explanation:
Sri Lankan All-Rounder Isuru Udana announced his retirement from International cricket.
About International Cricket Council:
Chairman – Greg Barclay
Headquarters – Dubai, UAE
3. Identify the points that are correctly related to the 32nd Edition of Olympic Games is taking
place in Tokyo, Japan
A) The Specific Motto of the Tokyo Olympics is “A New World”
B) Mirabai Chanu became the 1st Indian Woman to win ‘Silver Medal’ in Weightlifting, when she
won in 49 Kg category
C) Indian women hockey team’s Vandana Katariya, became the 1st Indian woman to score a hat-
trick goal at Olympics
1) All A, B & C
2) Only B & C
3) Only A & C
4) Only B
5) Only C
Answer- 2) Only B & C
Explanation:
i.The Specific Motto of the Tokyo Olympics is ‘United by Emotion’.
ii.Mirabai Chanu (Manipur) won the Silver Medal in 49kg Weightlifting category with a total lift of 202
Kg. She became 1st Indian Weightlifter to win Silver in Olympics.
iii.Hockey – Vandana Katariya (Uttarakhand) became the 1st Indian woman to score a hat-trick at
Olympics
4. Identify the points that are correctly related to the 32nd Edition of Olympic Games is taking
place in Tokyo, Japan
A) P V Sindhu became the 1st Indian woman to win back to back medals in Olympics, when she
won Silver medal in Tokyo Olympics
B) Usain Bolt won Gold Medal at the Men’s 100M Sprint event in Tokyo Olympics
C) Australian Swimmer Emma Mckeon became the 1st Female Swimmer & 2nd woman in any sport
to win 7 medals at one Olympics
1) All A, B & C
2) Only B & C
3) Only A & C
4) Only B
5) Only C
Answer- 5) Only C
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Explanation:
P.V. Sindhu (Telangana) won the Bronze Medal in Women’s Badminton after defeating China’s He
Bingjiao in the Bronze Medal match. She became the 1st Indian Woman and 2nd Indian overall to win 2
Olympic Medals.
i.Men’s 100M Sprint – Marcell Jacobs (Italy) clocked 9.8 seconds to win Gold in the Men’s 100 m event.
ii.Australian Swimmer Emma Mckeon became the 1st Female Swimmer & 2nd woman in any sport to
win 7 medals (4 Gold, 3 Bronze) at one Olympics.
5. In August 2021, Paras Khadka announced retirement from International Cricket. Which country
did he represent in International format?
1) Bangladesh
2) Singapore
3) Ireland
4) Nepal
5) Sri Lanka
Answer- 4) Nepal
Explanation:
Former Nepal Cricket Team Captain Paras Khadka announced his retirement from International cricket.
He is the 1st Nepalese batsman to score a century in both ODI and T20 formats.
6. Who recently (in Aug’21) created a new World Record for scoring most T20 runs in a Calendar
year in International Cricket?
1) Babar Azam
2) Chris Gayle
3) Virat Kohli
4) Evin Lewis
5) Mohammad Rizwan
Answer- 5) Mohammad Rizwan
Explanation:
Pakistan’s Wicketkeeper-Batsman Mohammad Rizwan has set a new World Record for most runs scored
in a calendar year in Twenty20 (T20) International cricket. He has scored 752 runs in 2021 (14 innings
of 15 matches).
7. Famous Chess player Jan-Krzysztof Duda won the FIDE World Cup 2021. Which country does he
belong to?
1) Poland
2) Russia
3) Germany
4) Kazakhstan
5) Finland
Answer- 1) Poland
Explanation:
Jan-Krzysztof Duda (Poland) defeated Sergey Karjakin (Russia) to win the 9th Edition of FIDE
(International Chess Federation) World Cup 2021. FIDE World Cup 2021 was held at Sochi, Russia from
July 12 – August 6th, 2021.
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i.Parallely the inaugural edition of FIDE Women’s World Cup 2021 was held, which was won by Russia’s
Alexandra Kosteniuk.
8. Identify the points that are correctly related to the 2020 Summer Olympics that was held in
Tokyo, Japan.
A) With 89 Medals, China Topped the overall medal tally in the event
B) Bajrang Punia & Ravi Kumar Dahiya won Bronze Medals for India in Boxing event
C) 13-year-old Momiji Nishiya became the Youngest Gold Medallist in the history of Olympics,
when she won in the inaugural edition of Skateboarding event
1) Only C
2) Only A & B
3) Only B
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 1) Only C
Explanation:
i.The US topped the Medals tally with 113 Medals (39 G, 41 S, 33 B) followed by China & Japan.
ii.Ravi Kumar Dahiya (Haryana) bagged the Silver Medal in 57 Kg Freestyle Wrestling
iii.Bajrang Punia (Haryana) clinched the Bronze medal in the Men’s Freestyle 65 Kg category Wrestling
iv.Momiji Nishiya (Japan) at 13 years old became the Youngest Gold Medallist in the history of
Olympics. She won the Women’s Street Skateboarding event of the 2020 Olympics
9. Identify the points that are correctly related to the 2020 Summer Olympics that was held in
Tokyo, Japan.
A) India completed the event at 32nd with a total of 9 medals, making India’s highest ever medal
tally
B) Neeraj Chopra won India’s 1st ever Gold Medal in a Track & Field Event
C) Indian Hockey Team & Boxer Lovlina Borgohain won Bronze medal for India
1) Only C
2) Only A & B
3) Only B
4) Only B & C
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 4) Only B & C
Explanation:
The 2020 Summer Olympic Games took place in Tokyo, Japan, where India finished with 7 Medals (1 Gold,
2 Silver, 4 Bronze) at the 48th Position.
i.Neeraj Chopra (Haryana) won the Gold medal in Javelin throw event. It is India’s 1st medal in a Track
& Field Event.
ii.The Indian Men’s Hockey Team led by Manpreet Singh clinched the Bronze Medal
iii.Lovlina Borgohain (Assam) clinched the Bronze Medal in the Women’s WelterWeight (64-69kg)
Boxing Category.
iv.Aditi Ashok (Karnataka) finished 4th in the Olympic Games’ golf competition.
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10. Which country won the International Men’s Football event - “2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup”?
1) Spain
2) Germany
3) USA
4) Brazil
5) France
Answer- 3) USA
Explanation:
The United States won the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup defeating Mexico 1-0 during the finals held at
Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, Nevada, US. The 2021 championship marks the 7th Gold Cup Title of the US.
11. Who recently (in Aug’21) became the 3rd Highest wicket taker in Test Cricket?
1) Ravichandran Ashwin
2) Kemar Roach
3) James Anderson
4) Yasir Shah
5) Stuart Broad
Answer- 3) James Anderson
Explanation:
England Fast Bowler James Anderson overtook India’s Anil Kumble tally of 619 wickets to become the
3rd Highest Wicket-Taker in Test Cricket. Sri Lanka’s Muttiah Muralitharan (800), still holds the record
for highest wicket taker in Test.
12. Which city will host the 130th Edition of Durand cup, Football League in India?
1) Pune, Maharashtra
2) Kolkata, West Bengal
3) Indore, Madhya Pradesh
4) Jaipur, Rajasthan
5) Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Answer- 2) Kolkata, West Bengal
Explanation:
The 130th Edition of Durand Cup, an annual Domestic Football League in India will be held in
Kolkata, West Bengal.
Durand cup is the World’s 3 Oldest & Asia’s Oldest Football tournament started in 1888.
About All India Football Federation
President – Praful Patel
Headquarters – New Delhi
13. Identify the player who became the 4th fastest batsman to reach 6000 runs in One Day
International Cricket (in Aug’ 21).
1) Shikhar Dhawan
2) Mahendra Singh Dhoni
3) Rohit Sharma
4) Ross Taylor
5) Virat Kohli
Answer- 1) Shikhar Dhawan
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Explanation:
According to the latest Test Players Rankings released by International Cricket Council, Shikhar
Dhawan became the 4th fastest Batsman to reach 6000 runs in One Day Internationals.
14. Who recently (in Aug’21) became the 69th Chess GrandMaster of India?
1) Arjun Kalyan
2) Nihal Sarin
3) Harshit Raja
4) Prithu Gupta
5) P. Iniyan
Answer- 3) Harshit Raja
Explanation:
Harshit Raja from Pune, Maharashtra became the 69th Chess GrandMaster of India after drawing his
game against Dennis Wagner at the Biel Masters Open
i.GM is a title awarded by FIDE(International chess federation).
ii.Viswanathan Anand is India’s 1st GM
15. In August 2021, Unmukt Chand - the Captain of ______ World Cup winning Under-19 Indian
cricket team, retired from Indian Cricket.
1) 2010
2) 2016
3) 2014
4) 2008
5) 2012
Answer- 5) 2012
Explanation:
Former Indian Cricketer Unmukt Chand announced his retirement from Indian Cricket. He was the
captain of the Indian Under-19 team which won the World Cup in 2012 held at Australia.
i.He authored his memoir titled, ‘The Sky is the Limit’
16. Indian Javelin Thrower Neeraj Chopra was ranked____________ in the World Athletics Men’s
Javelin Throw Ranking 2021. Germany’s ____________ is number one in the Ranking (in Aug’ 21).
1) 2nd; Johannes Vetter
2) 3rd; Johannes Vetter
3) 2nd; Marcin Krukowski
4) 3rd; Marcin Krukowski
5) 4th; Neymar
Answer- 1) 2nd; Johannes Vetter
Explanation:
Neeraj Chopra ranked 2nd in World Athletics Men’s Javelin Throw Ranking 2021. Neeraj was also
ranked 129th in the Men’s Overall Athletics Ranking. Germany’s Johannes Vetter continued to be
Number 1 in the Men’s Javelin Throw Ranking.
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17. Name the Chess Grandmaster who won the 19th Spilimbergo 2021 Open Master held in
Spilimbergo, Italy (in Aug’ 21).
1) Abhimanyu Mishra
2) Harshit Raja
3) Adam Gozak
4) Raunak Sadhwani
5) Pentala Harikrishna
Answer- 4) Raunak Sadhwani
Explanation:
Indian Chess Grandmaster Raunak Sadhwani won the 19th Spilimbergo 2021 Open Master by
drawing the final round against GM Adam Gozak (Hungary).
About All India Chess Federation:
President – Sanjay Kapoor
Founded – 1951
Headquarters – New Delhi
18. World Archery Youth Championships 2021 was held at ________________(in Aug’ 21) in
which__________ topped the Medals tally with 15 Medals.
1) Japan; India
2) Kyrgyzstan; Poland
3) Poland; India
4) China; India
5) Sweden; Japan
Answer- 3) Poland; India
Explanation:
The 16th Edition of World Archery Youth Championships 2021, organised by World Archery
Federation, held in Wroclaw, Poland. India topped the Medals tally with 15 Medals (8-Gold, 2-Silver, 5-
Bronze).
i. Komalika Bari became the 2nd Indian after Deepika Kumari to win both the Cadet and Junior
Recurve Women World Champions’ titles.
19. Name the GrandMaster who came second in RTU Open Chess Tournament 2021 after being
defeated by Germany’s Alexander Donchenko.
1) Pentala Harikrishna
2) Pragganandhaa Ramesh Babu
3) Pranav Anand
4) Arjun Kalyan
5) S.L.Narayanan
Answer- 5) S.L.Narayanan
Explanation:
Germany’s Alexander Donchenko won the Riga Technical University (RTU) open Chess Tournament
2021 while Indian Grand Master S.L.Narayanan came second in the tournament.
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20. Identify the correct point(s) that is/are correctly related to the Tokyo 2020 Summer
Paralympic Game in which India will field itstheir largest contingent ever.
A) High Jumper Devendra Jhajharia will be the flag-bearer of India in the opening ceremony of
the Tokyo Paralympics.
B) Union Sports Minister, Anurag Thakur launched the Theme Song, ‘Kar De Kamaal Tu’ for
India’s Paralympic Contingent.
C) It’s official Mascot is ‘Someity’ and For the 1st time, Badminton & Taekwondo will be
Introduced by replacing Sailing and 7-a-side football.
1) Only A
2) Only B & C
3) Only C
4) Only A & B
5) Only B
Answer- 2) Only B & C
Explanation:
i. High Jumper Mariyappan Thangavelu will be the flag-bearer of India in the opening ceremony of the
Tokyo Paralympics.
ii. Union Sports Minister, Anurag Thakur launched the Theme Song, ‘Kar De Kamaal Tu’ for India’s
Paralympic Contingent.
iii. It’s official Mascot is ‘Someity’ and For the 1st time, Badminton & Taekwondo will be Introduced
by replacing Sailing and 7-a-side football. 54 Athletes will participate from the Indian side.
21. Who won the Mixed Doubles Final in Table Tennis at World Table Tennis Contender 2021?
1) Laura Siegemund & Vera Zvonareva
2) Nicole Melichar & Xu Yifan
3) Manika Batra & G Sathiyan
4) Karman K Thandi & Shikha Uberoi
5) Dora Madarasz & Nandor Ecseki
Answer- 3) Manika Batra & G Sathiyan
Explanation:
The Indian duo of table tennis players Manika Batra and G Sathiyan won the final match of World
Table Tennis Contender 2021 which was held at Budapest, Hungary.
22. Name the state that extended its sponsorship (in Aug’ 21) to Hockey India by 10 more years
from 2023.
1) Odisha
2) West Bengal
3) Telangana
4) Bihar
5) Karnataka
Answer- 1) Odisha
Explanation:
Naveen Patnaik, Chief Minister of Odisha, had announced that it has decided to extend its sponsorship
to Hockey India by 10 more Years from 2023.
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23. Who won the Ⅱ Terras de Tras-os-Montes Chess Open 2021 that was held in Braganca,
Portugal?
1) Moksh Amit Doshi
2) Arjun Erigaisi
3) Nihal Sarin
4) V Pranav
5) Aditya Mittal
Answer- 2) Arjun Erigaisi
Explanation:
Indian Chess GrandMaster Arjun Erigaisi won Ⅱ Terras de Tras-os-Montes Chess Open 2021 held in
Braganca, Portugal. Arjun was born in 2003 at Warangal, Telangana.
About All India Chess Federation (AICF)
President – Sanjay Kapoor
Headquarters – New Delhi
24. Who won the 2021 International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Czech International Open?
1) Venugopal Chandrasekhar
2) Sharath Kamal
3) Manika Batra
4) Sathiyan Gnanasekaran
5) Mouma Das
Answer- 4) Sathiyan Gnanasekaran
Explanation:
Indian Table Tennis Player Sathiyan Gnanasekaran won the 2021 International Table Tennis
Federation (ITTF) Czech International Open.
i. The Indian duo of Table Tennis players, Manika Batra & G. Sathiyan won the Mixed Doubles Final in
World Table Tennis contender 2021, held in Budapest, Hungary.
25. What are the points that are correctly related to 2021’s World Athletics Under20
Championships?
A) The event held in Kenya’s Nairobi was also topped by Kenya in the overall medal tally
B) India finished at the 3rd spot with Amit Kumar winning Gold medal in the Men’s 10,000m race
C) Shaili Singh won Silver medal in the Women’s Long Jump event
1) All A, B & C
2) Only C
3) Only B & C
4) Only A
5) Only A & C
Answer- 5) Only A & C
Explanation:
The World Athletics Under20 Championships, 2021 held in the city of Nairobi, Kenya.
i.India finished at the 21st place by winning 3 Medals (2-Silver & 1-Bronze). Kenya ranked 1st place by
winning 16 Medals (8-Gold, 1-Silver & 7-Bronze).
ii.Shaili Singh wins the Silver Medal in Women’s long jump event.
iii.Amit Kumar wins Silver Medal at the debut International event in the Men’s 10,000 m Race
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iv.The Indian Mixed Relay team comprising Bharath Sridhar, Priya H Mohan, Summy & Kapil won the
Bronze Medal in the 4×400 event
26. Who won the 26th Ciutat de Barcelona Chess Open - 2021?
1) Arvind Chidambaram
2) SP Sethuraman
3) Karthikeyan Murali
4) Arjun Kalyan
5) Srinath Narayanan
Answer- 2) SP Sethuraman
Explanation:
Indian Grand Master (GM) SP Sethuraman won the 26th Ciutat de Barcelona Chess Open, 2021.
About All India Chess Federation (AICF):
Founded – 1951
President – Sanjay Kapoor
27. Where did the Indian Army organise “JAZBAA-E- TIRANGA” - the 400 Km Relay Marathon in
August 2021?
1) Jammu & Kashmir
2) Punjab
3) Rajasthan
4) Ladakh
5) Sikkim
Answer- 1) Jammu & Kashmir
Explanation:
The Indian army has organised a 400 Km “JAZBAA-E- TIRANGA” Relay Marathon in the Union Territory
of Jammu and Kashmir as a part of the Azaadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, celebrating the 75th year of
independence.
28. Which Indian Cricket Player recently (in Aug’ 21) retired from International Cricket?
1) Stuart Binny
2) MS Dhoni
3) Suresh Raina
4) Pragyan Ojha
5) Praveen Tambe
Answer- 1) Stuart Binny
Explanation:
Indian All-rounder & Right handed batsman Stuart Binny had announced his retirement from
International cricket and First-class Cricket. Binny was born in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
About International Cricket Council (ICC):
Chairman- Greg Barclay
Chief Executive- Geoff Allardice
Headquarters- Dubai, UAE
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29. Which of the following statement(s) are correct with respect to the 16th Edition of the
Paralympic Games held in Tokyo, Japan.
A) Ekta Bhyan & Mariyappan Thangavelu won the Gold Medal in the Women’s R2 10 m Air Rifle
Standing 1 Shooting event & Men’s High Jump event respectively.
B) The official Mascot was ‘Someity’ & Tek Chand (Shot put Thrower) was the flag-bearer of India
in the opening ceremony.
C) A total of 22 sports are scheduled & for the 1st time, Badminton and Taekwondo made their
debut.
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only C
4) Both A & B
5) Both B & C
Answer- 5) Both B & C
Explanation:
i. Avani Lekhara from Rajasthan & Sumit Antil from Haryana won the Gold Medal in the Women’s R2
10 m Air Rifle Standing 1 Shooting event & Men’s Javelin Throw F-64 event respectively.
ii. The official Mascot was ‘Someity’ & Tek Chand (Shot put Thrower) was the flag-bearer of India in
the opening ceremony of the Tokyo paralympics.
iii. A total of 22 sports are scheduled & for the 1st time, Badminton and Taekwondo made their debut
at the 2020 Paralympic Games.
30. Who won the Belgian Grand Prix, 2021?
1) Valtteri Bottas
2) Sergio Perez
3) Max Verstappen
4) Sebastian Vettel
5) Lewis Hamilton
Answer- 3) Max Verstappen
Explanation:
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen (Netherland) had been declared the winner of the Belgian Grand
Prix, 2021. It was the Shortest ever Grand Prix in terms of distance Completed.
About Federation Internationale de L'Automobile (FIA)
President – Jean Todt
Headquarters – Paris, France
BOOKS AND AUTHORS
1. Who authored the book, “My Own Mazagon: The History of a Little Island in the Bombay
Archipelago”?
1) Ramesh Babu
2) Sudeep Nagarkar
3) R. Hari Kumar
4) Shekhar Sinha
5) Narayan Prasad
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Answer- 1) Ramesh Babu
Explanation:
Captain Ramesh Babu, authored a new book titled “My Own Mazagon: The History of a Little Island
in the Bombay Archipelago”. It is the the history and story of Mazagon, the island which was merged
into a single entity as Bombay.
2. Who authored the book, “Leopard Diaries – the Rosette in India”?
1) Shaaz Jung
2) Valmik Thapar
3) Sanjay Gubbi
4) Hamir Thapar
5) Fateh Singh Rathore
Answer- 3) Sanjay Gubbi
Explanation:
Wildlife Biologist, Sanjay Gubbi authored a book about Leopard titled ‘Leopard Diaries – the Rosette
in India’, in which he says about the food habits, ecological context, and conservation of Leopard along
with the suggestions to overcome leopard–human conflict.
3. Who authored the book, “Nehru, Tibet and China”?
1) Avtar Singh Bhasin
2) Gautam Bambawale
3) Vijay Keshav Gokhale
4) Ashok Kantha
5) Nirupama Rao
Answer- 1) Avtar Singh Bhasin
Explanation:
Avtar Singh Bhasin, the publisher of original archival documents, has authored a new book titled “Nehru,
Tibet and China”. Various details & events that took place from the Independence of India to the 1962
Indo-China war were analysed in the book.
4. Who authored the book, “A Different Route to Success: It Could Be Yours”?
1) Dilip Shanghvi
2) Ramesh Narayan
3) Vinod Khosla
4) Byju Raveendran
5) Nusli Wadia
Answer- 2) Ramesh Narayan
Explanation:
Founder of Canco Advertising Ramesh Narayan has released his book titled “A Different Route to
Success: It Could Be Yours”.
5. Who authored the book, “In An Ideal World”?
1) Kunal Basu
2) Amitav Ghosh
3) Arnab Ray
4) Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay
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5) Kal Penn
Answer- 1) Kunal Basu
Explanation:
Renowned bilingual novelist (English & Bengali), Kunal Basu, from Kolkata, has authored a new book
titled “In An Ideal World”.
i.Kunal is the only Bengali bilingual (English & Bengali) author after Bankimchandra Chatterjee.
6. Who authored the book, “A Begum and A Rani: Hazrat Mahal and Lakshmibai in 1857”?
1) Rudrangshu Mukherjee
2) Uma Chakravarti
3) Romila Thapar
4) Irfan Habib
5) Vijay Nahar
Answer- 1) Rudrangshu Mukherjee
Explanation:
Renowned historian and author Rudrangshu Mukherjee has authored a new book titled “A Begum and
A Rani: Hazrat Mahal and Lakshmibai in 1857” which explores the lives of ‘Begum Hazrat Mahal of
Awadh’ and ‘Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi’.
7. Who authored the book, “The Biography of a Failed Venture: Decoding success secrets from the
Black box of a Dead Start-up”?
1) Byju Raveendran
2) Binny Bansal
3) Prashant Desai
4) Roman Saini
5) Roshni Nadar
Answer- 3) Prashant Desai
Explanation:
Founder of D:FY, India’s first Sports brand, Prashant Desai has authored a new book titled “The
Biography of a Failed Venture: Decoding success secrets from the Black box of a Dead Start-up”.
8. Who authored the book, “A Death in Shonagachhi”?
1) Rijula Das
2) Anuja Chauhan
3) Meena Kandasamy
4) Jhumpa Lahiri
5) Preeti Shenoy
Answer- 1) Rijula Das
Explanation:
A Death in Shonagachhi, the debut novel a murder mystery authored by Rijula Das features a murder
of a prostitute in Shonagachhi, a red-light district in Calcutta.
9. Who authored the book, “Balakot Air Strike: How India Avenged Pulwama”?
1) Manan Bhatt
2) Abhinandan Varthaman
3) Ajit Doval
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4) R K S Bhadauria
5) Birender Singh Dhanoa
Answer- 1) Manan Bhatt
Explanation:
Manan Bhatt a veteran of the Indian Navy, has authored a new book titled “Balakot Air Strike: How
India Avenged Pulwama”.
10. Who edited the book, “Accelerating India: 7 Years of Modi Government” that was authored by
28 eminent authors?
1) KJ Alphons
2) M Venkaiah Naidu
3) Arif Mohammad Khan
4) Ajit Doval
5) Amitabh Kant
Answer- 1) KJ Alphons
Explanation:
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu released the book titled “Accelerating India: 7 Years of Modi
Government”. The book is edited by KJ Alphons, retired IAS and a former union minister. The book was
authored by 28 personalities, including Amitabh Kant.
i.The book provides the documentation of the developments over the past 7 years under the leadership
of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
11. Who authored the book, “Zohra! A Biography In Four Acts”?
1) Ritu Menon
2) Kiran Desai
3) Vikram Seth
4) Urvashi Butalia
5) Chetan Bhagat
Answer- 1) Ritu Menon
Explanation:
Padma Shri Ritu Menon has authored a new book titled “Zohra! A Biography In Four Acts”. The book
is a biography of Padma Awardee Zohra Segal, an Indian actress.
Famous Books by Ritu Menon:
• Borders and Boundaries: Women in India’s Partition
• Out of Line
12. Who authored the book, “How the Earth Got Its Beauty”?
1) Ritu Menon
2) Arundhati Roy
3) Kiran Desai
4) Sudha Murty
5) Ruskin Bond
Answer- 4) Sudha Murty
Explanation:
Padma Shri Sudha Murty, Chairperson of the Infosys Foundation, has authored a new children’s book
titled “How the Earth Got Its Beauty”, a part of the chapter book series for young readers.
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13. Who authored the book “The Earthspinner”?
1) Rochona Majumdar
2) Shabana Azmi
3) Anuradha Roy
4) Ramesh Babu
5) Kunal Basu
Answer- 3) Anuradha Roy
Explanation:
Indian novelist Anuradha Roy authored a new novel titled “The Earthspinner” which narrates the
story about 2 people who struggle to free themselves from the constraints such as community, religion,
state harassment. Her first book was “An Atlas of Impossible Longing”.
14. Identify the person who authored “Art Cinema And India’s Forgotten Futures”.
1) Rochona Majumdar
2) Anuradha Roy
3) Sudha Murty
4) Bimal Jalan
5) Kareena Kapoor
Answer- 1) Rochona Majumdar
Explanation:
Film historian Rochona Majumdar authored the book titled “Art Cinema And India’s Forgotten
Futures: Film And History in the Postcolony”. It examines the major works of Indian art cinema and
their impacts on the most influential insights of postcolonial thought.
15. Who authored the book, “Ramrao: The Story of India’s Farm Crisis”?
1) Jaideep Hardikar
2) Ravinder Singh
3) Durjoy Datta
4) Rohinton Mistry
5) Jeet Thayil
Answer- 1) Jaideep Hardikar
Explanation:
Rural Journalist Jaideep Hardikar has authored a new book titled “Ramrao: The Story of India’s Farm
Crisis” which offers insights into the crisis faced by farmers.
Previously, he authored the book titled “A Village Awaits Doomsday”
16. Who authored the book “The Great Hindu Civilisation: Achievement, Neglect, Bias and the
Way Forward”?
1) Pavan Kumar Varma
2) Ritu Menon
3) Anuradha Roy
4) Jaideep Hardikar
5) Rijula Das
Answer- 1) Pavan Kumar Varma
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Explanation:
Former Member of Parliament Pavan K Varma has authored a new book titled “The Great Hindu
Civilisation: Achievement, Neglect, Bias and the Way Forward”.
17. Who Authored the book “Lahore: Book 1 of the Partition Trilogy’?
1) Pavan Kumar Varma
2) Ritu Menon
3) Anuradha Roy
4) Rijula Das
5) Manreet Sodhi Someshwar
Answer- 5) Manreet Sodhi Someshwar
Explanation:
Manreet Sodhi Someshwar authored a new book titled “Lahore: Book 1 of the Partition Trilogy”.
She authored several books including The Long Walk Home, Mehrunisa Trilogy etc.
18. Name the author who wrote “Discordant Notes: The Voice of Dissent in the Last Court of
Resort”.
1) Padma Sachdev
2) Rohinton Fali Nariman
3) Manreet Sodhi Someshwar
4) Anuradha Roy
5) Rochona Majumdar
Answer- 2) Rohinton Fali Nariman
Explanation:
The book “Discordant Notes: The Voice of Dissent in the Last Court of Resort” was launched by
retired Supreme Court (SC) Judge Rohinton Fali Nariman.
19. Who authored the book “The Dream of Revolution: A Biography of Jayaprakash Narayan”?
1) Vijayendra Prasad
2) Bimal Prasad
3) Sujata Prasad
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 2 & 3
Answer- 5) Both 2 & 3
Explanation:
“The Dream of Revolution: A Biography of Jayaprakash Narayan” was written by the historian
Bimal Prasad and author Sujata Prasad.
i. Jayaprakash Narayan posthumously received Bharat Ratna(1999), for “invaluable contribution to
the freedom struggle and upliftment of the poor and downtrodden”
20. Name the person(s) who had written the book “Operation Trojan Horse: A Novel Inspired by
True Events”.
1) Abhishek Sharan
2) Amrita Pritam
3) Divya Prakash Sinha
4) Both 1 & 2
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5) Both 1 & 3
Answer- 5) Both 1 & 3
Explanation:
“Operation Trojan Horse: A Novel Inspired by True Events” authored by Abhishek Sharan and
Divya Prakash Sinha is a novel inspired by various true events like the 26/11 Mumbai attacks and
India’s fight against terrorism.
21. Name the person(s) who authored the book “Mission Domination: An Unfinished Quest”.
1) Kadambari Murali
2) Boria Majumdar
3) Kushan Sarkar
4) Both 1 & 3
5) Both 2 & 3
Answer- 5) Both 2 & 3
Explanation:
Sports historian Boria Majumdar and Sports journalist Kushan Sarkar have co-authored a new book
titled “Mission Domination: An Unfinished Quest”.
22.Who authored the book titled, “Let’s Go Time Travelling Again: Indians Through the Ages’’.
1) Maurice Sendak
2) Anita Desai
3) Lucia Berlin
4) R. K. Narayan
5) Subhadra Sen Gupta
Answer- 5) Subhadra Sen Gupta
Explanation:
Famous Children’s Book Writer, Subhadra Sen Gupta’s last book titled, “Let’s Go Time Travelling
Again: Indians Through the Ages’’ released posthumously. He was the winner of Sahitya Akademi’s Bal
Sahitya Puraskar in 2015.
23. Who authored the book ‘The Kapil Sharma Story’?
1) Chetan Bhagat
2) Amrita Pritam
3) Khushwant Singh
4) Ajitabha Bose
5) Vikram Seth
Answer- 4) Ajitabha Bose
Explanation:
The renowned writer Ajitabha Bose wrote a book ‘The Kapil Sharma Story’, a biography of the famous
Indian Stand-up comedian and self-made superstar, Kapil Sharma.
24. Who authored the book “Ranaangan” that was translated into English by Jerry Pinto under
the name “Battlefield”?
1) Vishram Bedekar
2) Sudha Murty
3) Devdutt Pattanaik
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4) Jeet Thayil
5) Nayantara Sahgal
Answer- 1) Vishram Bedekar
Explanation:
A new book titled “Battlefield”, a novel authored by Vishram Bedekar is the translation of the Marathi
original titled “Ranaangan” by Vishram Bedekar published in 1939. The book was translated from
Marathi into English by author and translator, Jerry Pinto.
25. Who authored the book, ‘An Invitation to Die: A Colonel Acharya Mystery’?
1) Prannoy Roy
2) Barkha Dutt
3) Gauri Lankesh
4) Nidhi Razdan
5) Tanushree Podder
Answer- 5) Tanushree Podder
Explanation:
A new book titled ‘An Invitation to Die: A Colonel Acharya Mystery’ authored by Tanushree Podder
was released in August 2021.
26. _________________ received the 1st copy of the book, “Reflecting, Recollecting, Reconnecting” that
was released by the _________________________.
1) Narendra Modi; Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
2) Narendra Modi; Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
3) Anurag Thakur; Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
4) Anurag Thakur; Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
5) Venkaiah Naidu; Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Answer- 5) Venkaiah Naidu; Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Explanation:
Anurag Thakur, Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting(I&B), presented the first copy of the
book titled “Reflecting, Recollecting, Reconnecting” to Vice President(VP) M Venkaiah Naidu. The book is
published by Publications Division (India), a division of the Ministry of Information and
Broadcasting.
OBITUARY
1. In July 2021, famous folk singer ‘Fakir Alamgir’ passed away. Which country does he belong to?
1) Afghanistan
2) Pakistan
3) Myanmar
4) Nepal
5) Bangladesh
Answer- 5) Bangladesh
Explanation:
Bangladeshi folk singer Fakir Alamgir passed away. He was born in Faridpur, Bangladesh. He was
awarded Ekushey Padak (Bangladesh’s 2nd highest civilian award) in 1999.
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2. In August 2021, famous pace bowler Mike Hendrick passed away. Which country did he
represent in International Cricket?
1) New Zealand
2) South Africa
3) West Indies
4) Australia
5) England
Answer- 5) England
Explanation:
Former England Cricketer and renowned pace blower, Mike Hendrick, who has played around 30 tests
and 22 One Day Internationals (ODI) representing England has passed away.
3. In August 2021, Sahitya Akademi Awardee - Padma Sachdev passed away. She is a famous poet
in which language?
1) Odia
2) Kannada
3) Dogri
4) Malayalam
5) Telugu
Answer- 3) Dogri
Explanation:
Padma Sachdev, the 1st Modern woman poet of Dogri language and Padma Shri awardee passed away
at Mumbai hospital due to health reasons. She had won the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1971 for her
anthology of poems – ‘Meri Kavita Mere Geet’.
4. Man Kaur, World Masters Games Medalist passed away in August 2021. How was he popularly
called?
1) Whispering Death
2) Bombay Bomber
3) Hockey Wizard
4) Miracle from Chandigarh
5) Rawalpindi Express
Answer- 4) Miracle from Chandigarh
Explanation:
Centenarian sprinter and World Masters Games Medalist Man Kaur, who is referred as ‘Miracle from
Chandigarh’, has passed away in Patiala, Punjab.
5. In August 2021, Shankar Subramaniam Narayan, a 2 time Indian Olympian passed away. For
which sport did he represent India in the Olympics?
1) Hockey
2) Football
3) Badminton
4) Weightlifting
5) Wrestling
Answer- 2) Football
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Explanation:
India’s former football goalkeeper & 2 time Olympian Shankar Subramaniam Narayan also known as
S.S. ‘Babu’ Narayan passed away due to cardiac arrest in Thane, Maharashtra.
i.He represented India in the Melbourne 1956 Summer Olympics and Rome 1960 Summer Olympics
as Indian football team’s Goalkeeper.
6. In August 2021, India’s famous sports person Gopal Bhengra passed away. In which sport did
he represent India in the International forum?
1) Hockey
2) Football
3) Gymnastics
4) Boxing
5) Archery
Answer- 1) Hockey
Explanation:
Former Indian Men’s Hockey Team player Gopal Bhengra (75) passed away in Ranchi, Jharkhand due
to prolonged illness. He was part of the 1978 Men’s Hockey World Cup held in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
7. Padma Bhushan awardee Mian Bashir Ahmed Passed Away in Ganderbal, J&k. What was his
main profession?
1) Writer
2) Sports
3) Politician
4) Economist
5) Lawyer
Answer- 3) Politician
Explanation:
Veteran Gujjar Leader Padma Bhushan Mian Bashir Ahmed passed away. He served as the minister in
the cabinet under Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah
8. In August 2021, Japan’s Maki Kaji passed away. He was widely known as the Godfather of
which game?
1) Tic-tac-toe
2) Carrom
3) Jenga
4) Sudoku
5) Scrabble
Answer- 4) Sudoku
Explanation:
Maki Kaji, widely known as the Godfather of Sudoku for his role in creating one of the world’s most
popular puzzles, passed away in Tokyo, Japan.
9. In August 2021, Germany’s Gerd Mueller, nicknamed “Bomber der Nation”, passed away. He
was related to which sport?
1) Basketball
2) Baseball
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3) Tennis
4) Football
5) Badminton
Answer- 4) Football
Explanation:
Legendary German Footballer and renowned striker, Gerd Mueller, nicknamed “Bomber der Nation”,
has passed away in Germany. He is the record goalscorer of Bayern Munich, a German professional
sports club.
10. In August 2021, O. M Nambiar Passed Away. He was the coach of which famous athletic
player?
1) PV Sindhu
2) Mary Kom
3) PT Usha
4) Sania Mirza
5) Anju Bobby George
Answer- PT Usha
Explanation:
Renowned athletics coach O. M. Nambiar, who was also the coach of PT Usha, passed away. He was one
of the first Dronacharya Award Winners and Padma Shri awardee of the year 2021.
11. In August 2021, Former Indian Footballer Chinmoy Chatterjee passed away. Which state does
he belong to?
1) Odisha
2) Jharkhand
3) Sikkim
4) West Bengal
5) Bihar
Answer- 4) West Bengal
Explanation:
Former Indian International Footballer (defender) Chinmoy Chatterjee has passed away. He hails
from West Bengal.
i. He was a part of the Indian football team during the 1978 Bangkok Asian Games.
12. In August 2021, Former CM Kalyan Singh passed away. Which state does he belong to?
1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Punjab
3) Odisha
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Bihar
Answer- 1) Uttar Pradesh
Answer-
Explanation:
CM of Uttar Pradesh, BJP leader Kalyan Singh passed away in Lucknow. He was born in Atrauli, Uttar
Pradesh.
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13. In August 2021, Syed Shahid Hakim passed away. In which sport did he represent India in the
1960 Rome Olympics?
1) Badminton
2) Football
3) Boxing
4) Hockey
5) Wrestling
Answer- 2) Football
Explanation:
Former Indian Footballer Syed Shahid Hakim, a part of the Indian Football team during the 1960
Rome Olympics, has passed away in Gulbarga, Karnataka. He was popularly known as ‘saab’.
14. In August 2021, Olympian O Chandrasekharan passed away. In which sport did he represent
India in the Olympic games?
1) Hockey
2) Football
3) Badminton
4) Wrestling
5) Boxing
Answer- 2) Football
Explanation:
O. Chandrasekharan, an Olympian & excellent defender in the Indian Football team passed away. He
was born in Irinjalakuda town in Thrissur, Kerala.
i. He was a member of the Rome Olympics 1960 Gold medal winning Indian football team.
15. In August 2021, B V Nimbkar passed away. He was awarded Padma Shri for his
contribution towards which field?
1) Agriculture
2) Archaeology
3) Social Psychology
4) Architecture
5) Mathematics
Answer- 1) Agriculture
Explanation:
Bonbehari Vishnu Nimbkar (B V Nimbkar) passed away recently. He was awarded with Padma Shri
Award in 2006 for his immense contribution in the field of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry.
16. In August 2021, Cricket player Ted Dexter passed away. He was the former Captain of which
country?
1) France
2) England
3) Australia
4) Belgium
5) USA
Answer- 2) England
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Explanation:
Former England Cricket team Captain & Journalist Ted Dexter passed away. He was inducted into
the International Cricket Council (ICC) Cricket Hall of fame as one of the special inductees in June
2021.
17. Recently (in Aug’ 21) Edward Asner passed away. He was related to which profession?
1) Author
2) Politician
3) Computer Scientist
4) Actor
5) Environmentalist
Answer- Actor
Explanation:
US Television Lou Grant actor Edward Asner passed away. The actor got 7 Emmy awards and his
animated movie ‘’Up” was nominated for the Oscar for best picture in 2009.
IMPORTANT DAYS
1. Identify the points that are correctly related to the World Ranger Day
A) It is annually observed on 1st August to commemorate the sacrifice made by Rangers
B) Theme for 2021 - “Ranger Safety and Wellbeing”
C) 2 Indians - Sathish Sundaram & Mahindra Giri were awarded the International Rangers Award
for 2021
1) All A, B & C
2) Only B & C
3) Only C
4) Only A & B
5) Only B
Answer- 2) Only B & C
Explanation:
World Ranger Day is annually observed across the globe on 31st July to commemorate the Rangers who
are injured or killed in the line of their duty.
i.Theme for 2021 - “Ranger Safety and Wellbeing”.
ii.International Ranger Awards - 2 Indians among the 10 recipients
• Sathish Sundaram, forest ranger of Tamil Nadu Forest Department in Gulf of Mannar Marine
National Park.
• Mahindra Giri, the range officer of Uttarakhand Forest Department in Rajaji Tiger Reserve.
2. Identify the points that are correctly related to the World Breastfeeding Week (WBW)
A) WBW is annually observed across the globe from 1st to 7th August to encourage breastfeeding
B) WBW is organised by the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action(WABA), which is
headquartered at Penang, Malaysia
C) The theme of World Breastfeeding Week chosen by WABA is “Support breastfeeding for a
healthier planet”
1) Only A
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2) Only B
3) Only C
4) Only A & B
5) Only B & C
Answer- 4) Only A & B
Explanation:
United Nations(UN)’s World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) is annually observed across the globe from 1st
to 7th August to encourage breastfeeding which contributes to the health of babies across the Globe.
i.The annual observance of the WBW is organised by the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action(WABA).
ii.WABA is headquartered at Penang, Malaysia.
iii.The theme of World Breastfeeding Week chosen by WABA is “Protect Breastfeeding: A Shared
Responsibility”.
3. When is the Muslim Women’s Right day annually observed in India marking the successful
enactment of Triple Talaq Bill?
1) 31st July
2) 3rd August
3) 1st August
4) 30th July
5) 2nd August
Answer- 3) 1st August
Explanation:
The Ministry of Minority Affairs (MoMA) decided to observe Muslim Women’s Rights Day annually on
August 1 across India to celebrate the enactment of the law against triple talaq.
4. International Friendship day is observed across the globe on __________, while India observes
Friendship day on _________.
1) 30th July; 1st Saturday of August
2) 30th July; 1st Sunday of August
3) 31st July; 1st Saturday of August
4) 31st July; 1st Sunday of August
5) 1th August; 1st Saturday of August
Answer- 2) 30th July; 1st Sunday of August
Explanation:
The United Nations(UN)’s International Day of Friendship is annually observed across the globe on 30th
July to highlight the role of Friendship between people, countries, cultures and individuals towards peace
efforts.
i.India celebrated Friendship Day on the 1st Sunday of the month of August.
5. When is World Lung Cancer Day annually observed across the globe?
1) 31st July
2) 3rd August
3) 1st August
4) 30th July
5) 2nd August
Answer- 3) 1st August
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Explanation:
World Lung Cancer Day is annually observed across the globe on 1st August to create awareness about
lung cancer, one of the most common forms of cancer across the globe and the preventive measure against
lung cancer.
• Pearl or white is the colour of the Lung Cancer Awareness ribbon.
• The month of November is observed as Lung Cancer Awareness Month
6. When is National Bone and Joints Day annually observed in India?
1) 6th August
2) 5th August
3) 4th August
4) 3rd August
5) 2nd August
Answer- 3) 4th August
Explanation:
The National Bone and Joints Day is annually observed across India on 4th August as a reminder to
reexamine and recognise the contribution of orthopaedics to achieve improved bone health.
i.The theme of National Bone and Joint Day 2021 is “Save Self and Save one”.
7. Hiroshima Day is annually observed across the globe on _______ marking the impact of the World’s
1st Nuclear bomb named ________ that killed millions in Japan’s Hiroshima City.
1) 7th August; Fat Man
2) 6th August; Little Boy
3) 5th August; Little Boy
4) 7th August; Little Boy
5) 6th August; Fat Man
Answer- 2) 6th August; Little Boy
Explanation:
Hiroshima Day is annually observed across the globe on the 6th August to remember the victims of the
world’s first atomic bombing on Hiroshima, Japan during World War II(WW2).
i.The US dropped the first nuclear bomb named “Little Boy” on the City of Hiroshima on 6th August 1945.
8. When is the National Handloom Day annually celebrated in India by the Ministry of Textiles?
1) 9th August
2) 7th August
3) 6th August
4) 8th August
5) 5th August
Answer- 2) 7th August
Explanation:
The National Handloom Day is annually observed across India on 7th August to create awareness about
the handloom works in India and to recognise its contribution to the socio-economic development of
India.
i.The annual celebration of the national Handloom day is organised by the Ministry of Textile.
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9. Annually India observes ‘Quit India Movement Day’ to mark the historic movement that was
launched on ____________ during the __________ session of the All India Congress Committee.
1) 8th August 1939; Lahore
2) 10th August 1942; Bombay
3) 8th August 1935; Bombay
4) 10th August 1939; Lahore
5) 8th August 1942; Bombay
Answer- 5) 8th August 1942; Bombay
Explanation:
i.The Quit India Movement Day is annually observed across India on 8th August to commemorate the
launch of the Quit India Movement on 8th August 1942.
ii.The Quit India Movement was launched on 8th August 1942 at the Bombay session of the All India
Congress Committee(AICC)
10. When is the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples annually observed across the
globe by the United Nations?
1) 6th August
2) 10th August
3) 9th August
4) 7th August
5) 8th August
Answer- 3) 9th August
Explanation:
The United Nations International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is annually observed across
the globe on 9th August to recognise the contributions and achievements of the indigenous people across
the globe, who have a vast diversity of unique cultures, traditions, languages and knowledge systems.
• Theme for 2021 - “Leaving No One Behind: Indigenous peoples and the call for a new social
contract”
11. Annually, _________ is observed across the globe as ‘Nagasaki Day’ to mark the bombing Japan by
US using a Nuclear Bomb codenamed as _____________
1) 6th August; Fat Man
2) 8th August; Fat Man
3) 9th August; Fat Man
4) 6th August; Little Boy
5) 9th August; Little Boy
Answer- 3) 9th August; Fat Man
Explanation:
Nagasaki Day is annually observed across the globe on 9th August to create awareness about the hazards
of nuclear power and to promote world peace.
i.On the day, US dropped the 2nd Plutonium bomb codenamed “Fat Man” on Nagasaki
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12. Identify the points that are correctly related to the World Biofuel Day:
A) Annually 10th August is observed as the World Biofuel Day, to mark the importance of Non-
fossil fuels
B) Indian Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, celebrates World Biofuel day with the theme
“Biofuels for Sustainability and Rural Income”
C) The day marks the invention of 1st Diesel Engine by Karl Diesel
1) All A, B & C
2) Only C
3) Only A & B
4) Only B
5) Only A & C
Answer- 1) All A, B & C
Explanation:
World Biofuel Day is annually observed across the globe on 10th August to create awareness about the
importance and significance of non-fossil fuels as a substitute for conventional fossil fuels.
i.Indian Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, celebrates World Biofuel day with the theme “Biofuels
for Sustainability and Rural Income”.
ii.The World Biofuel day honours Sir Rudolf Christian Karl Diesel, inventor of the diesel engine
13. When is World Lion Day annually observed across the globe?
1) 11th August
2) 10th August
3) 8th August
4) 7th August
5) 9th August
Answer- 2) 10th August
Explanation:
World Lion Day is annually observed across the globe on 10th August to create awareness about the
Lions, and to educate people about the challenges faced in the conservation and protection of lions.
14. To mark the event of Neeraj Chopra winning Gold in Olympic games, Athletics Federation of
India decided to celebrate ____________ as the National Javelin Throw Day.
1) 7th August
2) 9th August
3) 4th August
4) 5th August
5) 6th August
Answer- 1) 7th August
Explanation:
The Athletics Federation of India(AFI) has declared the 7th August of every year, starting from 2022, as
the National Javelin Throw Day. The day will commemorate the feat of Indian athlete(javelin) Neeraj
Chopra, who won the gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
• Adille J Sumariwalla is the President of AFI.
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15. When is ‘World Elephant Day’ annually observed to create awareness on the dangers faced by
the endangered species?
1) 12th August
2) 9th August
3) 11th August
4) 10th August
5) 13th August
Answer- 1) 12th August
Explanation:
World Elephant Day is annually observed across the globe on 12th August to create awareness about
the dangers faced by Asian elephants & African elephants and the threats to their survival.
16. What are the points that are correctly related to the International Youth Day?
A) It is annually observed on 11th August since 2005 to recognise the contribution of youths to
the global society
B) 2021’s International Youth day is celebrated under the theme - “Youth Engagement for Global
Action”
C) Along with Youth population, various Young Organisations were also awarded the ‘National
Youth Awards’ by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
1) All A, B & C
2) Only B
3) Only C
4) Only A
5) Only A & C
Answer- 3) Only C
Explanation:
United Nations International Youth Day is annually observed across the globe on 12th August to create
awareness about the cultural and legal issues surrounding youth and to celebrate the potential of youths
as the partners of the global society. It was 1st observed on 12th August 2000.
i.The theme of International Youth Day 2021 is “Transforming Food Systems: Youth Innovation for
Human and Planetary Health”.
ii.The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports awards ‘National Youth Awards’ to recognise the excellent
work of young individuals & organizations that contribute to different fields of development & social
service.
17. ‘World Organ Donation Day’ is annually observed across the globe on which date?
1) 9th August
2) 11th August
3) 13th August
4) 15th August
5) 12th August
Answer- 3) 13th August
Explanation:
World Organ Donation Day is annually observed across the globe on 13th August to create awareness
about the importance of organ donation. India observes the annual National Organ Donation day on
27th November.
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18. On which date the ‘International Left-Handers Day’ is annually observed across the globe?
1) 10th August
2) 11th August
3) 12th August
4) 13th August
5) 14th August
Answer- 4) 13th August
Explanation:
The International Left-Handers Day is annually observed across the globe on 13th August to
celebrate the sinistrality or left-handedness. Around 13% of the population across the globe are lefties.
19. World Prediabetes Day was observed for the 1st time in 2021 on ______________.
1) 12th August
2) 14th August
3) 15th August
4) 13th August
5) 16th August
Answer- 2) 14th August
Explanation:
The World Prediabetes Day will be annually observed across the globe on 14th August starting from
2021. The day aims to create awareness about Prediabetes and to reduce the increasing rate of diabetes.
14th August 2021 marks the first World Prediabetes Day.
20. The Indian Government announced _________ to be observed as the “Partition Horrors
Remembrance Day” to acknowledge the difficulties faced during the 1947 partition.
1) 12th August
2) 16th August
3) 15th August
4) 13th August
5) 14th August
Answer- 5) 14th August
Explanation:
Prime Minister(PM) Narendra Modi declared the 14th August as the “Partition Horrors Remembrance
Day” to acknowledge the difficulties faced by the Indians during the partition of India in 1947.
21. On which date Manipur annually observes the Patriot’s Day to remember the heroes during
the Anglo Manipur War 1891?
1) 17th August
2) 16th August
3) 15th August
4) 14th August
5) 13th August
Answer- 5) 13th August
Explanation:
Manipur annually observes the Patriot’s Day on 13th August to remember the heroes who sacrificed
their lives during the Anglo Manipur War 1891.
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i. The artists of Roop Raag performed the first rendition of ‘Sana Leibak Manipur’ the state song of
Manipur.
22. Identify the correct statement(s) related to India’s 75th Independence day Celebration.
A) Babu Ram & Altaf Hussain Bhat of J&K Police were posthumously honoured with Ashoka
Chakra & Kirti Chakra respectively.
B) The theme of the 75th Independence day is “Nation First, Always First”.
C) President, Ram Nath Kovind honoured Param Vir Chakra awardee Subedar Major Yogendra
Singh Yadav with Honorary Captain rank.
1) Only A & B
2) Only B & C
3) Only A & C
4) Only A
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
i. ASI Babu Ram & Altaf Hussain Bhat of J&K Police were posthumously honoured with Ashoka Chakra &
Kirti Chakra respectively.
ii. The theme of the 75th Independence day that was celebrated on 15th August 2021 is “Nation First,
Always First”.
iii. President, Ram Nath Kovind honoured Param Vir Chakra awardee Subedar Major Yogendra Singh
Yadav with Honorary Captain rank.
23. The UN's World Humanitarian Day is annually observed across the globe on which date?
1) 17th August
2) 19th August
3) 18th August
4) 20th August
5) 21th August
Answer- 2) 19th August
Explanation:
The UN's World Humanitarian Day is annually observed across the globe on 19th August to honour
and recognise the efforts of Humanitarians across the globe on protecting and supporting the people in
need.
i. The First World Humanitarian Day was commemorated on 19th August 2009.
24. Select the day(s) that is/are annually observed across the globe on 19th August.
1) National Doctors Day
2) Chartered Accountant Day
3) World Photography Day
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 1 & 3
Answer- 3) World Photography Day
Explanation:
World Photography Day is annually observed across the globe on 19th August to celebrate the art,
craft, science and history of photography. The process of photography began in the late 1830s in France.
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i. The first-ever World Photograph was observed on 19th August 2010.
25. ‘Sadbhavana Diwas’ is observed annually across India on 20th August to celebrate the birth
anniversary of which politician?
1) Rajiv Gandhi
2) Indira Gandhi
3) Feroze Gandhi
4) Moraji Desai
5) Charan Singh
Answer- 1) Rajiv Gandhi
Explanation:
Sadbhavana Diwas is annually celebrated across India on the birth anniversary of former PM Rajiv
Gandhi. The day aims to promote national integration and communal harmony among the people of all
religions and Languages.
i. The government of India honoured him (posthumously) with India’s highest civilian award “Bharat
Ratna” in 1991.
26. The World Mosquito Day is annually observed across the globe on which date?
1) 17th August
2) 18th August
3) 19th August
4) 20th August
5) 21th August
Answer- 4) 20th August
Explanation:
World Mosquito Day is observed annually across the globe on 20th August to commemorate the
discovery of British doctor Sir Ronald Ross in 1897 that female mosquitoes (Anopheles mosquitoes)
transmit malaria between humans.
i. The theme of 2021 World malaria day was “Reaching the zero malaria target”.
27. When is World Senior Citizens Day annually observed across the Globe?
1) 19st August
2) 21st August
3) 22st August
4) 23st August
5) 25st August
Answer- 2) 21st August
Explanation:
World Senior Citizen’s Day is annually observed across the globe on 21st August to recognise and
acknowledge the contribution of the elders to society and their inclusiveness in society.
i. UN International Day of Older Persons is annually observed on 1st October.
28. What is the theme of 2021’s International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of
Terrorism that is annually observed by the UN on 21st August?
1) ‘Unstoppable’
2) ‘End Inequalities’
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3) ‘Protect everyone’
4) ‘Not Forgotten’
5) ‘Connections’
Answer- 5) ‘Connections’
Explanation:
UN’s International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism was observed
across the globe on 21st August 2021 with the theme ‘Connections’.
29. When is the ‘International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on
Religion or Belief’ annually observed by the UN?
1) 21st August
2) 22nd August
3) 23rd August
4) 24th August
5) 25th August
Answer- 2) 22nd August
Explanation:
UN’s International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or
Belief is annually observed across the globe on 22nd August to commemorate the victims of the
violence based on religion or belief.
30. When is the ‘International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition’ is
annually observed by the UN?
1) 21st August
2) 22nd August
3) 23rd August
4) 24th August
5) 25th August
Answer- 3) 23rd August
Explanation:
UN’s International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition is annually
observed across the globe on 23rd August to remember the tragedy of the slave trade across the globe
during colonial rule.
31. World Sanskrit Day is annually celebrated on _________that falls on 22nd August in 2021, since
its 1st observance in __________ by the Ministry of Education.
1) Sawan Poornima; 1959
2) Sawan Poornima; 1969
3) Kartik Poornima; 1969
4) Kartik Poornima; 1959
5) Guru Purnima; 1959
Answer- 2) Sawan Poornima; 1969
Explanation:
World Sanskrit Day, also known as Vishva-Samskrita-dinam, is annually observed on ‘Sawan
Poornima’ to create awareness, promote and revive Sanskrit, one of the ancient Indian languages. In
2021, it fell on 22nd August 2021.
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i. World Sanskrit day was first observed in 1969 by the Ministry of Education.
32. When is the World Entrepreneurs’ Day annually observed to create awareness about
entrepreneurship, innovation and leadership?
1) 19th August
2) 20th August
3) 23rd August
4) 22nd August
5) 21st August
Answer- 5) 21st August
Explanation:
World Entrepreneurs’ Day is annually observed across the globe on 21st August to create awareness
about entrepreneurship, innovation and leadership among the stakeholders.
33. When is the Akshay Urja Diwas or National Renewable Energy Day annually observed across
India?
1) 19th August
2) 20th August
3) 21st August
4) 22nd August
5) 23rd August
Answer- 2) 20th August
Explanation:
Akshay Urja Diwas or National Renewable Energy Day, is annually observed across India on 20th
August to create awareness about the benefits of natural energies such as Biogas, Solar Energy, Wind
Energy and Hydroelectric Power.
i. The day also marks the birth anniversary of Late Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.
34. What was the theme of 2021’s World Water Week that was observed in India from 23rd to
27th August?
1) Water for society – Including all
2) Building Resilience Faster
3) Water and waste: Reduce and reuse
4) Reimagine Recreate Restore
5) The Ocean: Life and Livelihoods
Answer- 2) Building Resilience Faster
Explanation:
World Water Week is annually celebrated across the globe in the month of August to address the
major water issues across the globe. It is being held as an online event from 23rd to 27th August.
i. The theme of 2021 World water Week is “Building Resilience Faster”.
35. When is Women's Equality Day annually celebrated to mark the achievements by women in
various fields?
1) 15th August
2) 18th August
3) 20th August
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4) 23th August
5) 26th August
Answer- 5) 26th August
Explanation:
Women’s Equality Day is annually celebrated across the United States of America(USA) on 26th
August to mark the achievements and advancements made by women across various fields.
i.On Women’s Equality Day, NTPC recruits all Female Engineers batch
ii.India was ranked 140th in the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report 2021
36. When is the National Remote Sensing Day annually observed across India?
1) 31st August
2) 21st August
3) 12th August
4) 19th August
5) 23rd August
Answer- 3) 12th August
Explanation:
The National Remote Sensing Day is annually observed across India on 12th August to mark the birth
anniversary of Dr Vikram Sarabhai, who is known as the Father of the Indian Space Program.
37. Annually, ‘National Sports Day’ is observed on__________ to commemorate the birth anniversary
of _____________.
1) 29th August; Mohammed Salim
2) 29th August; Major Dhyan Chand
3) 29th August; C.K. Naidu
4) 30th August; C.K. Naidu
5) 30th August; Major Dhyan Chand
Answer- 2) 29th August; Major Dhyan Chand
Explanation:
National Sports Day is annually observed across India on 29th August to commemorate the birth
anniversary of Olympian and Indian Hockey legend, Major Dhyan Chand, who is popularly known as
the “Hockey Wizard” and “the Magician”.
i. Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur launched Fit India Mobile App at the Major Dhyan Chand
National Stadium, Delhi.
38. When is the ‘International Day against Nuclear Tests’ annually observed by the UN?
1) 25th August
2) 26th August
3) 27th August
4) 28th August
5) 29th August
Answer- 5) 29th August
Explanation:
The UN's International Day against Nuclear Tests is annually observed across the globe on 29th
August to create awareness about the hazards of testing nuclear weapons and the need to end nuclear
tests and achieve a nuclear-weapon-free world.
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39. When is the ‘International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances’ annually
celebrated by the UN?
1) 27th August
2) 28th August
3) 29th August
4) 30th August
5) 31st August
Answer- 4) 30th August
Explanation:
UN’s International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances is annually observed across the
globe on 30th August to create awareness about enforced or involuntary disappearance in various
regions across the globe.
40. When is the ‘National Small Industry Day’ annually observed in India?
1) 29th August
2) 30th August
3) 31st August
4) 1st September
5) 2nd September
Answer- 2) 30th August
Explanation:
National Small Industry Day is annually observed across India on 30th August to celebrate and
recognise the contribution of small-scale industry to the development of India.
ENVIRONMENT
1. Where did researchers discover a new frog species – “Minervarya Pentali”?
1) Western Ghats
2) Satpura Range
3) Aravalli Range
4) Vindhya Range
5) Eastern Ghats
Answer- 1) Western Ghats
Explanation:
A team of researchers from Delhi University have discovered a new frog species named Minervarya
Pentali in Western Ghats. They are endemic to southern Western Ghats and are found especially in
Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
2. ‘Elephant & Tiger Population Estimation Protocol’ launched (in Aug '21) on the occasion of the
World Elephant Day by which Union Minister?
1) Parshottam Rupala
2) Ashwini Vaishnaw
3) Anurag Singh Thakur
4) Bhupender Yadav
5) G. Kishan Reddy
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Answer- 4) Bhupender Yadav
Explanation:
Bhupender Yadav, Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change released the Elephant &
Tiger Population Estimation Protocol on the occasion of the World Elephant Day (12th August). For
the first time Elephant and Tiger population estimation exercise will be held in 2022.
i. Bhupender Yadav also released the 4th edition of the quarterly newsletter “Trumpet”.
3. In August 2021, ISRO failed to put the Earth Observation Satellite (EOS-3) into Geo-
synchronous orbit. Identify the launch vehicle which was used in this mission.
1) PSLV-C49
2) Ariane-5 VA-247
3) GSLV-F10
4) GSLV-F09
5) PSLV-C37
Answer- 3) GSLV-F10
Explanation:
Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) Largest Launch Vehicle Geosynchronous Satellite Launch
Vehicle (GSLV F-10 rocket) failed to put Earth Observation Satellite (EOS-03) satellite into the Geo-
synchronous orbit. It failed due to a technical anomaly in the cryogenic upper stage ignition.
i. ISRO will launch Bhutan’s INS-2B satellite into space by December 2021.
4. Three new wild balsam species belonging to genus Impatiens were identified in which state?
1) Karnataka
2) Kerala
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Odisha
5) Telangana
Answer- 2) Kerala
Explanation:
Three new wild balsam species belonging to genus Impatiens were identified in the Western Ghats
region of southern Kerala (Sankhili forest) and the Idukki district of Kerala.
i. The 3 identified plants were named as Impatiens achudanandanii, Impatiens shailajae, and
Impatiens danii.
5. In August 2021, Biologists from Wildlife Institute of India and USA’s North Carolina Museum of
Natural Science discovered a new species of Cascade Frog named ___________from Adi Hills of
_____________.
1) Rattus rattus; Hyderabad
2) Rattus rattus; Arunachal Pradesh
3) Acinonyx jubatus; Hyderabad
4) Amolops adicola; Arunachal Pradesh
5) Acinonyx jubatus; Arunachal Pradesh
Answer- 4) Amolops adicola; Arunachal Pradesh
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Explanation:
Biologists from Wildlife Institute of India and North Carolina Museum of Natural Science, USA had
discovered a new species of Cascade Frog named Amolops adicola from Adi Hills of Arunachal
Pradesh.
i. Brachystelma tumakurens new plant was also found in Tumakura, Karnataka.
6. Where did researchers discover the Marine Algae Species named ‘Acetabularia jalakanyakae’
(in Aug’ 21)?
1) Andaman & Nicobar
2) Western Ghats
3) Manipur
4) Lakshadweep
5) Assam
Answer- 1) Andaman & Nicobar
Explanation:
A team of marine biologists had discovered a new marine algae species named ‘Acetabularia
jalakanyakae’, with an umbrella-like cap on the Islands of the Andaman and Nicobar.
i. Uttarakhand Forests Department had also discovered a rare species of orchid named ‘Paper
Cephalanthera Erecta var. Oblanceolata (Orchidaceae)’ in the state.
7. Which of the following Wildlife Sanctuary was listed as an eco-sensitive zone (in Aug’21) by the
Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change?
1) Kanwar Jheel Birds Sanctuary
2) Gautam Buddha Wildlife Sanctuary
3) Deepor Beel Wildlife Sanctuary
4) Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary
5) Blister Island Wildlife Sanctuary
Answer- 3) Deepor Beel Wildlife Sanctuary
Explanation:
The Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEFCC) has notified Deepor Beel Wildlife
Sanctuary as an eco-sensitive zone which is situated near Guwahati, Assam.
i.No new commercial hotels & resorts shall be permitted within 1 km
8. In August 2021, ISRO’s findings in ‘Desertification and Land Degradation Atlas of India’,
___________is the most pressing environmental problem of India.
1) Air Pollution
2) Deforestation
3) Global Warming
4) Land degradation
5) Waste Management
Answer- 4) Land degradation
Explanation:
As per ‘Desertification and Land Degradation Atlas of India’ released by Indian Space Research
Organisation (ISRO), land degradation is the most pressing environmental problem of India. Among
the most degraded states Rajasthan is followed by Maharashtra and Gujarat.
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APP and WEB PORTAL
1. Which organisation developed India’s 1st Earthquake Early Warning (EEW) Mobile App
‘Uttarakhand Bhookamp Alert’?
1) IIT Madras
2) Indian Institute Of Tropical Meteorology
3) India Meteorological Department
4) IIT Roorkee
5) IISc Bangalore
Answer- 4) IIT Roorkee
Explanation:
Uttarakhand Government launched India’s 1st Earthquake Early Warning (EEW) Mobile App
‘Uttarakhand Bhookamp Alert’ for alerting its people about the onset of earthquakes. The app has been
developed by IIT-Roorkee (IITR).
2. Which organisation launched a Compliance Information Portal (CIP) that provides information
tariffs of over 12,000 items?
1) Directorate of Revenue Intelligence
2) National Informatics Centre
3) Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs
4) Securities and Exchange Board of India
5) Central Board of Direct Taxes
Answer- 3) Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs
Explanation:
Central Board for Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) launched an Indian Customs Compliance
Information Portal (CIP)-www.cip.icegate.gov.in/CIP for providing free access to information on all
customs procedures and regulatory compliance for nearly 12,000 customs tariff items.
3. Identify the state government that launched ‘COVID-19 Death Information Portal’
1) Sikkim
2) Assam
3) Maharashtra
4) Punjab
5) Kerala
Answer- 5) Kerala
Explanation:
The Government of Kerala launched the ‘COVID-19 Death Information Portal’, designed and developed
by eHealth Kerala, to ensure transparency and maintain a proper record of the number of deaths due to
COVID-19.
4. Identify the Ministry that launched ‘PM-DAKSH’ Portal & Mobile App to provide skill
development programs to targeted groups.
1) Ministry of Minority Affairs
2) Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship
3) Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
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4) Ministry of Tribal Affairs
5) Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Answer- 5) Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Explanation:
Union Minister Virendra Kumar, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MoSJ&E) has launched a
‘PM-DAKSH’ Portal & Mobile App under the scheme PM-DAKSH (Pradhan Mantri Dakshta Aur
Kushalta Sampann Hitgrahi) Yojana to ease the access of skill development schemes by the target
groups.
i.The portal & app were developed by MoSJ&E, in collaboration with National e-Governance Division
(NeGD).
5. Identify the state government that launched the Web Portal & Mobile App called “eNagar” - for
efficient delivery of government services.
1) Gujarat
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Punjab
4) West Bengal
5) Manipur
Answer- 1) Gujarat
Explanation:
Vijay Rupani, Chief Minister of Gujarat launched ‘eNagar’ mobile application and portal which covers 10
modules offering 52 services. The eNagar project aims to deliver efficient, transparent and scalable online
citizen-centric services
6. Identify the State/UT that recently (in Aug’21) launched ‘Health Warrior Portal’ along with
Rashtriya Swasthya Sevak Abhiyan - a campaign on the fight against COVID-19.
1) Himachal Pradesh
2) New Delhi
3) Ladakh
4) Assam
5) Uttar Pradesh
Answer- 5) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
The Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath launched the Rashtriya Swasthya Sevak Abhiyan
in Lucknow by launching the Health Warrior Portal. Under the campaign, Health workers will be trained
to fight COVID-19.
7. Name the digital app which is developed by NIC, J&K to monitor the progress of all government
schemes of J&K.
1) Umang
2) Innovaccer
3) J&K Direct
4) Mahakavach
5) PROOF
Answer- 5) PROOF
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Explanation:
Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha launched PROOF ‘Photographic Record of On-site Facility’ app
which is designed and developed by National Informatics Centre (NIC), J&K.
8. Name the Union Minister who launched (in Aug’ 21) the online portal ‘TAPAS (Training for
Augmenting Productivity and Services)’ to offer training and enhance the knowledge and skills of
the participants.
1) Dharmendra Pradhan
2) Virendra Kumar
3) Ashwini Vaishnaw
4) Anurag Singh Thakur
5) Smriti Irani
Answer- 2) Virendra Kumar
Explanation:
Virendra Kumar, Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, launched an online portal
‘TAPAS’ to offer access to lectures, study materials and others. It was developed by the National
Institute of Social Defence.
9. Identify the ministry that launched a new geo-spatial planning portal ‘’Yuktdhara’’ towards
Gram Panchayat level planning of MGNREGA activities.
1) Ministry of Labour and Employment
2) Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
3) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
4) Ministry of Science and Technology
5) Ministry of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj
Answer- 5) Ministry of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj
Explanation:
Giriraj Singh, Minister of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, launched a new geo-spatial
planning portal ‘’Yuktdhara’’ under Bhuvan to enable MGNREGA assets planning by using remote
sensing and Geographic Information System data.
i. It is an initiative of Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) along with the Ministry of Rural
Development.
10. Name the Artificial Intelligence/Natural Language Processing based virtual assistant bot that
was recently (in Aug’ 21) launched by Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited.
1) MyEnergy
2) mEnergy
3) Jivan
4) Urja
5) Utsah
Answer- 4) Urja
Explanation:
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) launched a virtual assistant named ‘Urja’ with AI/NLP
(Artificial Intelligence/Natural Language Processing) technology. Urja speaks in 13 languages.
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11. Which Organisation partnered (in Aug’21) with NITI Aayog to launch the new phase of
Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) called ‘WEP Nxt’?
1) Cisco
2) Flipkart
3) Tech Mahindra
4) Amazon Web Services
5) UN Women
Answer- 1) Cisco
Explanation:
NITI Aayog launched the next phase of its flagship platform Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP)
titled ‘WEP Nxt’ in partnership with Cisco. WEP was launched by NITI Aayog in 2017.
12. Name the Web Portal that was launched by the Labour Ministry for registering Unorganised
workers in India.
1) e-Santa
2) e-Daakhil
3) e-Shram
4) PM Daksh
5) Yuktdhara
Answer- 3) e-Shram
Explanation:
Union Minister for Labour & Employment, Bhupender Yadav has launched e-Shram Portal for
registration of Unorganised workers across the country. It will act as India’s comprehensive National
Database of Unorganised Workers (NDUW).
i.After registration, the workers will be issued an e-Shram card containing a 12-digit unique number.
13. In August 2021, Government launched _________ web portal, to help the farmers to buy and sell
disease-free germplasm in all forms & ________ Portal to facilitate real-time checking of coverage
and progress of various projects and government schemes.
1) e-GOPALA; IMAP
2) IMAP; e-GOPALA
3) e-COW; IMAP
4) e-GOPALA; I-Naksha
5) IMAP; e-COW
Answer- 1) e-GOPALA; IMAP
Explanation:
Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Parshottam Rupala launched the
National Dairy Development Board’s (NDDB) e-GOPALA application’s web version and IMAP web
portal.
• e-GOPALA platform-- help the farmers to buy and sell disease-free germplasm in all forms (semen,
embryos, etc)
• IMAP Portal-- facilitate real-time checking of coverage and progress of various projects and
government schemes.
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CURRENT STATIC BANKING
1. What was the targeted loan limit under Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) 3.0?
1) Rs 3 lakh crores
2) Rs 1 lakh crore
3) Rs 5 lakh crores
4) Rs 4 lakh crores
5) Rs 2 lakh crores
Answer- 1) Rs 3 lakh crores
Explanation:
Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) 3.0 was extended to include new sectors like
hospitality, travel & tourism to provide guaranteed loans till it reaches the targeted Rs 3 lakh crores.
2. “Your Own Bank” is the tagline of which bank?
1) HDFC Bank
2) Canara Bank
3) ICICI Bank
4) Indian Bank
5) Punjab National Bank
Answer- 4) Indian Bank
Explanation:
About Indian Bank:
Establishment – 1907
Headquarters – Chennai, Tamil Nadu
MD & CEO – Padmaja Chunduru
Tagline – Your Own Bank
3. As of August 2021, SEBI is working on the possibilities of allowing Special Purpose Acquisition
Companies (SPACs) in India. Who is the present chairman of SEBI?
1) Sivasubramanian Ramann
2) Dinesh Kumar Khara
3) G R Chintala
4) Ajay Tyagi
5) Subhash Chandra Khuntia
Answer- 4) Ajay Tyagi
Explanation:
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is working on the possibilities of allowing Special Purpose
Acquisition Companies (SPACs) in India.
About SEBI:
Establishment – 1992
Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra
Chairman – Ajay Tyagi
4. What is the Upper Tolerance Limit of Consumer Price Index (CPI) Inflation?
1) 4%
2) 7%
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3) 8%
4) 5%
5) 6%
Answer- 5) 6%
Explanation:
On April 1,2021, Government of India decided to continue the existing Consumer Price Index (CPI)
inflation target of 4% with a +/- 2% tolerance band (ie; Upper tolerance limit of 6% & Lower tolerance
limit of 2%) for the next 5 fiscal years i.e. FY22 to FY26.
5. SEBI allocated a unique number, ISIN, to identify issues on debt security. What does ISIN stand
for?
1) Indian Security Identity Number
2) International Security Indication Number
3) International Securities Identification Number
4) Indian Securities Indication Number
5) Indian Security Identification Number
Answer- 3) International Securities Identification Number
Explanation:
An International Securities Identification Number (ISIN) is a code that uniquely identifies a specific
securities issue. It is issued by SEBI for debt securities.
6. What does ‘S’ stand for in ISIN code?
1) Settlement
2) Securities
3) Standard
4) System
5) Statistic
Answer- 2) Securities
Explanation:
An International Securities Identification Number (ISIN) is a 12-digit alphanumeric code that
uniquely identifies securities issued by various organisations in different countries.
7. Identify the type of ATM that is set-up to serve the special purpose of ‘Women Banking’
1) White Label ATM
2) Pink Label ATM
3) Orange Label ATM
4) Green Label ATM
5) Yellow Label ATM
Answer- 2) Pink Label ATM
Explanation:
Pink label ATM – Their sole purpose is to mitigate the problem of women standing in long queues of
ATM. These ATM were monitored by guards who ensure that only women access these ATM.
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8. Through which of the Monetary Policy Instrument, RBI lends overnight loans to scheduled
banks, against government securities?
1) Repo Rate
2) Bank Rate
3) Marginal Standing Facility Rate
4) Reverse Repo Rate
5) Statutory Liquidity Ratio
Answer- 3) Marginal Standing Facility Rate
Explanation:
The MSF or Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) Rate is the rate at which RBI lends funds overnight to
scheduled banks, against government securities.
9. Match the given International Banks with their headquarters:
i. Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank a. Beijing, China
ii. New Development Bank b. Washington, D.C., U.S
iii. Asian Development Bank c. Manila, Philippines
iv. International Monetary Fund d. Shanghai, China
1) i-a, ii-b, iii-d, iv-c
2) i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b
3) i-a, ii-b, iii-c, iv-d
4) i-a, ii-c, iii-b, iv-d
5) i-b, ii-c, iii-d, iv-a
Answer- 2) i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b
Explanation:
International Banks Headquarters
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank Beijing, China
New Development Bank Shanghai, China
Asian Development Bank Manila, Philippines
International Monetary Fund Washington, D.C., U.S
10. When was the National Housing Bank established?
1) 1955
2) 1969
3) 1999
4) 1988
5) 1982
Answer- 4) 1988
Explanation:
About National Housing Bank(NHB):
Establishment –July 9, 1988
Headquarters –New Delhi
Managing Director – Sarada Kumar Hota
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11. Through which of the Monetary Policy Instrument, RBI lends overnight loans to scheduled
banks, against government securities?
1) Repo Rate
2) Bank Rate
3) Marginal Standing Facility Rate
4) Reverse Repo Rate
5) Statutory Liquidity Ratio
Answer- 3) Marginal Standing Facility Rate
Explanation:
The MSF or Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) Rate is the rate at which RBI lends funds overnight to
scheduled banks, against government securities.
12. What is the Maximum Transaction Limit through IMPS service?
1) Rs 1 lakh/day
2) Rs 5 lakh/day
3) Rs 50,000/day
4) Rs 25,000/day
5) Rs 2 lakh/day
Answer- 5) Rs 2 lakh/day
Explanation:
Maximum Transaction limit for IMPS (Immediate Payment Service Bank) is Rs 2 lakh/day and for
bank to bank transactions above Rs. 2 lakhs, Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) is preferred.
13. When was the Export-Import Bank of India (EXIM Bank) established?
1) 1935
2) 1909
3) 1982
4) 1955
5) 1973
Answer- 3) 1982
Explanation:
About EXIM Bank:
Established– 1982
Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra
Managing Director– David Rasquinha
14. Who was the 1st Woman Deputy Governor of RBI?
1) Nirmala Sitharaman
2) Devaki Jain
3) KJ Udeshi
4) Jayati Ghosh
5) Gita Gopinath
Answer- 3) KJ Udeshi
Explanation:
First woman deputy Governor of RBI was KJ Udeshi.
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15. Where is Reserve Bank Information Technology Private Limited (ReBIT), a fully owned
subsidiary of RBI located?
1) New Delhi
2) Mumbai, Maharashtra
3) Kolkata, West Bengal
4) Mysore, Karnataka
5) Mandla, Madhya Pradesh
Answer- 2) Mumbai, Maharashtra
Explanation:
Reserve Bank Information Technology Private Limited (ReBIT), a fully owned subsidiary of RBI is located
in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
16. Through which of the following Mutual Funds plans an Investor can make regular & equal
payments to a Mutual Fund scheme?
1) Single Investment Plan
2) Systematic Transfer Plan
3) Dividend Transfer Plan
4) Systematic Investment Plan
5) Systematic Withdrawal Plan
Answer- 4) Systematic Investment Plan
Explanation:
A Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) is a plan in which investors make regular, equal payments into a
Mutual Fund scheme.
17. Match the given International Banks with their headquarters:
i. Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank a. Beijing, China
ii. New Development Bank b. Washington, D.C., U.S
iii. Asian Development Bank c. Manila, Philippines
iv. International Monetary Fund d. Shanghai, China
1) i-a, ii-b, iii-d, iv-c
2) i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b
3) i-a, ii-b, iii-c, iv-d
4) i-a, ii-c, iii-b, iv-d
5) i-b, ii-c, iii-d, iv-a
Answer- 2) i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b
Explanation:
International Banks Headquarters
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank Beijing, China
New Development Bank Shanghai, China
Asian Development Bank Manila, Philippines
International Monetary Fund Washington, D.C., U.S
18. How many Deputy Governors does RBI have, as of August 2021?
1) 5
2) 3
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3) 4
4) 2
5) 6
Answer- 3) 4
Explanation:
RBI has 4 Deputy Governors, as of August 2021.
19. Identify the organization which is not a fully owned subsidiary of RBI.
1) Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation of India
2) Bharatiya Reserve Bank Note Mudran Private Limited
3) National Securities Depository Limited
4) Reserve Bank Information Technology Private Limited
5) Indian Financial Technology and Allied Services
Answer- 3) National Securities Depository Limited
Explanation:
National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) is an Indian central securities depository under the
jurisdiction of the Ministry of Finance based in Mumbai. RBI issued a license to NSDL to operate as a
payment bank in India from 2018.
i.Other 4 organisations are Fully owned subsidiaries of RBI.
20. Who is the present (as of Aug'21) MD & CEO of SBI Life Insurance?
1) Mahesh Kumar Sharma
2) M R Kumar
3) Subhash Chandra Khuntia
4) Supratim Bandyopadhyay
5) Vibha Padalkar
Answer- 1) Mahesh Kumar Sharma
Explanation:
About SBI Life Insurance:
Establishment -2000
Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra
MD & CEO – Mahesh Kumar Sharma
Tagline – With us, You’re sure
21. In August 2021, Deutsche Bank got approval to set up an IFSC banking unit at GIFT City.
Where is the headquarters of Deutsche Bank?
1) Russia
2) UK
3) Germany
4) Canada
5) Singapore
Answer- 3) Germany
Explanation:
Deutsche Bank is a multinational investment bank and financial services company headquartered in
Frankfurt, Germany. It will set up an Indian Financial System Code
(IFSC) banking unit at Gujarat International Finance Tec-City.
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22. Who is the current MD & CEO of ICICI Bank (in Aug’ 21)?
1) Sanjiv Chadha
2) Sandeep Bakhshi
3) Atanu Kumar Das
4) A. S. Rajeev
5) Lingam Venkat Prabhakar
Answer- 2) Sandeep Bakhshi
Explanation:
About ICICI Bank:
Establishment – 1955 (Incorporated in 1994)
Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra
MD & CEO – Sandeep Bakhshi
23. Where is the headquarters of the International Finance Corporation?
1) New York, USA
2) Geneva, Switzerland
3) Washington D.C., USA
4) Paris, France
5) Vienna, Austria
Answer- 3) Washington D.C., USA
Explanation:
About International Finance Corporation (IFC):
Establishment – 1956
Headquarters – Washington D.C., USA
MD, Executive Vice President – Makhtar Diop
24. Name the person who is not the Deputy Governor of RBI (in Aug’ 21).
1) Mahesh Kumar Jain
2) Michael Debabrata Patra
3) M Rajeshwar Rao
4) T. Rabi Sankar
5) Kaushik Basu
Answer- 5) Kaushik Basu
Explanation:
About RBI:
Governor – Shaktikanta Das
Deputy Governors – Mahesh Kumar Jain, Michael Debabrata Patra, and M Rajeshwar Rao, T. Rabi Sankar.
25. Who is the current president of the World Bank (in Aug’ 21)?
1) Audrey Azoulay
2) Kristalina Georgieva
3) David Malpass
4) Christine Lagarde
5) Anshula Kant
Answer- 3) David Malpass
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Explanation:
About World Bank
President – David Malpass
Headquarters – Washington,D.C, United States of America
26. What is the minimum transfer Limit under Real-time gross settlement (RTGS) in August
2021?
1) Rs.1 lakh
2) Rs.2 lakh
3) Rs. 50,000
4) Rs.5 lakh
5) Rs.10 lakh
Answer- 2) Rs.2 lakh
Explanation:
The minimum transfer limit under RTGS is Rs.2 lakh as of August 2021.
27. When was the EXIM Bank established by the Government of India?
1) 1978
2) 1982
3) 1988
4) 1992
5) 2002
Answer- 2) 1982
Explanation:
About Export and Import (EXIM) Bank of India:
Establishment– 1982
Headquarters– Mumbai, Maharashtra
Regulated By– Reserve Bank of India
28. Who is the current MD & CEO of National Payments Corporation of India (in Aug’ 21).
1) Ritesh Shukla
2) Nilesh Kumar Purey
3) Subhash Chandra Khuntia
4) Supratim Bandyopadhyay
5) Dilip Asbe
Answer- 5) Dilip Asbe
Explanation:
About NPCI:
Establishment – 2008
Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra
MD & CEO – Dilip Asbe
29. Which one of the following is the correct statement regarding increase in the CRR in India?
1) It reduces credit creation
2) It increases credit creation
3) It does not affect credit
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4) It is same throughout its inception
5) All the Above
Answer- 1) It reduces credit creation
Explanation:
When CRR is increased, then the banks would not have more money at their disposal to sanction loans.
So When CRR is increased, it reduces credit creation.
30. Who is the current (in Aug’ 21) MD & CEO of Small Industries Development Bank of India?
1) Sivasubramanian Ramann
2) Harsha Bangari
3) N.Ramesh
4) R. Chintala
5) M R Kumar
Answer- 1) Sivasubramanian Ramann
Explanation:
About Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI):
Establishment – April 1990.
Chairman & Managing Director – Sivasubramanian Ramann
Headquarters– Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
31. Who is the current (in Aug’ 21) chairman of NABARD?
1) Sivasubramanian Ramann
2) PVSLN Murty
3) Dinesh Kumar Khara
4) G. R. Chintala
5) M R Kumar
Answer- 4) G. R. Chintala
Explanation:
About National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD):
Establishment – 12 July 1982
Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra
Chairman – G. R. Chintala
32. Currently (in Aug’ 21), how many Public Sector Undertaking Banks are there in India?
1) 14
2) 12
3) 18
4) 16
5) 22
Answer- 2) 12
Explanation:
India has 12 Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) Banks and RBI is the central authority that manages all
the banking operations in India.
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33. Mutual Funds are regulated by which organization?
1) PFRDA
2) IRDA
3) RBI
4) SEBI
5) SBI
Answer- 4) SEBI
Explanation:
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) regulates the securities market in India and protects
the interests of investors in securities. It also regulates the functioning of the stock market, mutual
funds.
34. Who is the current (in Aug’ 21) MD & CEO of Bank of Maharashtra?
1) S.S. Mallikarjuna Rao
2) Atul Kumar Goel
3) M R Kumar
4) A S Rajeev
5) Mahabaleshwara M. S
Answer- 4) A S Rajeev
Explanation:
About Bank of Maharashtra:
MD & CEO– A S Rajeev
Headquarters– Pune, Maharashtra
Incorporated on 16th September 1935.
35. Who was the 1st Governor of the Reserve Bank of India?
1) CD Deshmukh
2) C. Rajagopalachari
3) Benegal Rama Rau
4) Osborne Smith
5) IG Patel
Answer- 4) Osborne Smith
Explanation:
• The First Governor of RBI was Sir Osborne Smith (1935 – 1937).
• The First Indian Governor of RBI was CD Deshmukh (1943 – 1949).
36. Foreign Exchange (Forex) reserves in India are managed through the guidelines issued under
the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), when was FEMA 1st introduced?
1) 2005
2) 1987
3) 1991
4) 1999
5) 2008
Answer- 4) 1999
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Explanation:
Foreign Exchange (Forex) reserves in India are managed through the guidelines issued under Foreign
Exchange Management Act (FEMA). FEMA was 1st introduced in 1999.
37. CFMS is a system operated by the RBI to enable operations on current accounts maintained at
various offices. What does “F” denote in the acronym CFMS?
1) Fiscal
2) Finance
3) Funds
4) Formation
5) Flagship
Answer- 3) Funds
Explanation:
The Centralised Funds Management System (CFMS), is a system to enable operations on current
accounts maintained at various offices of the Bank, through standard message formats in a secure
manner.
38. Match the given Banks with their Taglines:
i. Indian Overseas Bank a. Banking With Personal Touch
ii. UCO Bank b. Badhti Ka Naam Zindagi
iii. Axis Bank c. Honours Your Trust
iv. Nainital Bank d. Good People To Grow With
1) i-d, ii-b, iii-d, iv-c
2) i-d, ii-c, iii-a, iv- b
3) i-d, ii-c, iii-b, iv-a
4) i-d, ii-b, iii-c, iv-a
5) i-c, ii-d, iii-b, iv-a
Answer- 3) i-d, ii-c, iii-b, iv-a
Explanation:
Bank Tagline
Indian Overseas Bank Good People To Grow With
UCO Bank Honours Your Trust
Axis Bank Badhti Ka Naam Zindagi
Nainital Bank Banking With Personal Touch
39. How many digits are there in the Mobile Money Identifier (MMID)?
1) 5
2) 6
3) 7
4) 8
5) 9
Answer- 3) 7
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Explanation:
Mobile Money Identifier (MMID) is a 7-digit unique number, typically a combination of your mobile
number and bank account number. It is a code that allows for interbank transfers via the mobile
banking platform.
CA STATIC GK
1. The United Nations observes ____________ as the “International Decade of Indigenous Languages”
1) 2016–2025
2) 2018-2027
3) 2019–2028
4) 2021–2030
5) 2022–2032
Answer- 5) 2022–2032
Explanation:
The United Nations observes the decade 2022 to 2032, as the “International Decade of Indigenous
Languages”
2. B. C. Roy Award is the highest award in India in the field of _____________
1) Cricket
2) Art
3) Literature
4) Medicine
5) Engineering
Answer- 4) Medicine
Explanation:
The Bidhan Chandra Roy Award or B. C. Roy Award was instituted in 1962 in memory of Dr. B. C. Roy by
the Medical Council of India. It is the Highest award in India in the field of Medicine.
3. Match the following Nuclear Power Plants of India with their location:
i. Narora Atomic Power Station a. Tamil Nadu
ii. Kakrapar Atomic Power Station b. Gujarat
iii. Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant c. Maharashtra
iv. Tarapur Atomic Power Station d. Uttar Pradesh
1) i-d, ii-b, iii-a, iv-c
2) i-d, ii-c, iii-a, iv-b
3) i-d, ii-b, iii-c, iv-a
4) i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b
5) i-a, ii-c, iii-d, iv-b
Answer- 1) i-d, ii-b, iii-a, iv-c
Explanation:
Nuclear Power Plant Location
Narora Atomic Power Station Uttar Pradesh
Kakrapar Atomic Power Station Gujarat
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Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant Tamil Nadu
Tarapur Atomic Power Station Maharashtra
4. Where is the headquarters of Computer Society of India (CSI) located?
1) New Delhi
2) Mumbai
3) Chennai
4) Bangalore
5) Hyderabad
Answer- 2) Mumbai
Explanation:
Computer Society of India (CSI) is headquartered at Mumbai, Maharashtra.
5. ‘Dhalo’ is a popular ritual folk dance form _______.
1) Jammu & Kashmir
2) Odisha
3) Goa
4) Assam
5) Kerala
Answer- 3) Goa
Explanation:
‘Dhalo’ is a popular ritual folk dance form Goa.
6. How many Classical dance forms of India were recognised by the Sangeet Natak Academy?
1) 9
2) 7
3) 11
4) 8
5) 6
Answer- 4) 8
Explanation:
The Sangeet Natak Academy recognizes 8 Classical Dances of India – Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Kuchipudi,
Odissi, Kathakali, Sattriya, Manipuri and Mohiniyattam.
7. Match the following Organisations of National Importance with their Established Year:
i. Indian Council of Medical Research a. 1911
ii. Indian Space Research Organisation b. 1958
iii. Indian Railways c. 1969
iv. Defence Research & Development Organisation d. 1853
1) i-d, ii-b, iii-a, iv-c
2) i-d, ii-c, iii-a, iv-b
3) i-d, ii-b, iii-c, iv-a
4) i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b
5) i-a, ii-c, iii-d, iv-b
Answer- 5) i-a, ii-c, iii-d, iv-b
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Explanation:
Organisations Established Year
Indian Council of Medical Research 1911
Indian Space Research Organisation 1969
Indian Railways 1853
Defence Research & Development Organisation 1958
8. Where is the Headquarters of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)?
1) Seoul, South Korea
2) Hanoi, Vietnam
3) Beijing, China
4) Taipei, Taiwan
5) Osaka, Japan
Answer- 3) Beijing, China
Explanation:
About Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO):
Secretary-General – Vladimir Norov
Headquarters – Beijing, China
Total Members – 8 (China, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan)
9. Name India's only individual Olympic gold medalist (As of July’21)
1) Mary Kom
2) Abhinav Bindra
3) PV Sindhu
4) Leander Paes
5) Lovlina Borgohain
Answer- 2) Abhinav Bindra
Explanation:
India's only Olympic gold medal in an individual event was won by Abhinav Bindra in the 10-meter
air rifle event at the 2008 Summer Olympics.
10. Pick up the Minister who is wrongly matched with his current (as of Aug’21) portfolio held
1) Jitendra Singh - Minister of State(I/C) - Ministry of Science & Technology
2) Amit Shah - Union Minister - Ministry of Cooperation
3) Mansukh Mandaviya - Minister of State - Ministry of Shipping
4) Kiren Rijiju - Union Minister - Ministry of Law and Justice
5) G Kishan Reddy - Union Minister - Ministry of Tourism
Answer- 3) Mansukh Mandaviya - Minister of State - Ministry of Shipping
Explanation:
In the July 2021 Cabinet Reshuffle, Mansukh Mandaviya was appointed as the Union Minister of Health
& Family Welfare.
11. Who authored the book, “Man-Eaters of Kumaon”?
1) V.S. Naipaul
2) Salman Rushdie
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3) Jim Corbett
4) Warren Hastings
5) R. K. Narayan
Answer- 3) Jim Corbett
Explanation:
“Man-Eaters of Kumaon'' is a book authored by famous British hunter - Jim Corbett. He was responsible
for killing - Champawat Tiger, which was responsible for an estimated 436 human deaths.
i.The famous Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand was named after him.
12. In July 2021, For the 1st time, India exported a consignment of ‘Raja Mircha’ or King Chilli to
London. Raja Mircha is a GI tagged product of which state?
1) Telangana
2) Karnataka
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Assam
5) Nagaland
Answer- 5) Nagaland
Explanation:
In July 2021, For the 1st time, India exported a consignment of ‘Raja Mircha’ also referred as King Chilli
to London. Raja Mircha is a Geographical Indications (GI) tagged product from the north-eastern state of
Nagaland.
13. Match the following organisations of National Importance with their Headquarters location:
i. National Institute of Wind Energy a. Kochi, Kerala
ii. Wildlife Institute of India b. Dehradun, Uttarakhand
iii. Coconut Development Board c. Anand, Gujarat
iv. National Dairy Development Board d. Chennai, Tamil Nadu
1) i-d, ii-b, iii-a, iv-c
2) i-d, ii-c, iii-a, iv-b
3) i-d, ii-b, iii-c, iv-a
4) i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b
5) i-a, ii-c, iii-d, iv-b
Answer- 1) i-d, ii-b, iii-a, iv-c
Explanation:
Organisation Headquarter
National Institute of Wind Energy Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Wildlife Institute of India Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Coconut Development Board Kochi, Kerala
National Dairy Development Board Anand, Gujarat
14. Which is the World’s 1st fully organic state?
1) Quito, Ecuador
2) Otago, New Zealand
3) Quebec, Canada
4) Sikkim, India
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5) Hubei, China
Answer- 4) Sikkim, India
Explanation:
In 2016, Sikkim became the 1st fully organic state in the World, by preserving the fertility of its soil &
its rich biodiversity. All of its farmland is certified as ‘Organic’.
15. When India made its 1st appearance in an Olympic game?
1) 1900
2) 1948
3) 1956
4) 1912
5) 1916
Answer- 1) 1900
Explanation:
India 1st participated at the Olympic Games in 1900, with a lone athlete (Norman Pritchard) winning 2
medals (both silver) in athletics and became the first Asian nation to win an Olympic medal.
16. Who is the current (in Aug’21) President of the International Olympic Committee?
1) Narayana Ramachandran
2) Thomas Bach
3) Gianni Infantino
4) Imran Khwaja
5) Seiko Hashimoto
Answer- 2) Thomas Bach
Explanation:
About International Olympic Committee (IOC):
President – Thomas Bach
Headquarters – Lausanne, Switzerland
17. Who administers the oath of office to the Governor of a State?
1) President of India
2) Chief Minister of the State
3) Prime Minister of India
4) Chief Justice of High Court
5) Chief Justice of India
Answer- 4) Chief Justice of High Court
Explanation:
As per Article 159 of the Indian Constitution, Chief Justice of the High Court administers the oath of
office to the Governor of a State.
18. The marine commanders, MARCOS, are the special force of ____________.
1) United States Navy
2) Indian Navy
3) French Navy
4) People's Liberation Army Navy
5) Russian Navy
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Answer- 2) Indian Navy
Explanation:
The marine commanders, MARCOS, are the special force of Indian Navy.
19. Which is the Capital of Tanzania?
1) Kampala
2) Kigali
3) Dodoma
4) Addis Ababa
5) Antananarivo
Answer- 3) Dodoma
Explanation:
About Tanzania:
Capital – Dodoma
President – Samia Suluhu Hassan
Currency – Tanzanian shilling
20. Equinox happens twice in a year during 20 March and 23 September. What happens during an
Equinox?
1) Sun, Earth & Moon are in Straight Line
2) Sun is exactly above Tropic of Cancer
3) Sun, Moon & Earth are at Right angle
4) Sun is exactly above Tropic of Capricorn
5) Sun is exactly above the Earth’s Equator
Answer- 5) Sun is exactly above the Earth’s Equator
Explanation:
An equinox is the instant of time when the plane of Earth's equator passes through the geometric center
of the Sun's disk, ie; the Sun is exactly above the Earth’s equator. This occurs twice each year, around
20 March and 23 September.
21. Where is Narora Atomic Power Station (NAPS) located?
1) Gujarat
2) Maharashtra
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Karnataka
Answer- 3) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
Narora Atomic Power Station is a nuclear power plant located in Narora, Bulandshahar District in Uttar
Pradesh.
22. Which of the following water bodies were connected by “Strait of Gibraltar”?
1) Pacific Ocean & Red Sea
2) Atlantic Ocean & Pacific Ocean
3) Atlantic Ocean & Mediterranean Sea
4) Red Sea & Mediterranean Sea
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5) Pacific Ocean & Indian Ocean
Answer- 3) Atlantic Ocean & Mediterranean Sea
Explanation:
The Strait of Gibraltar, is a narrow strait that connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea.
23. In August 2021, At least 5 Assam Police personnel were killed in a border dispute between
Assam & Mizoram. When did Mizoram become a Union Territory of India?
1) 1987
2) 1956
3) 1947
4) 1991
5) 1972
Answer- 5) 1972
Explanation:
In August 2021, At least 5 Assam Police personnel were killed in a violent clash that arose due to a border
dispute between Assam and Mizoram.
In 1972, Mizoram was carved out from Assam to become an Union Territory. Later in 1987 Mizoram
became the 23rd State of Indian Territory.
24. On 28th July 2021, Peru celebrated its 200th Anniversary of Independence from Spain. Which
is the Capital city of Peru?
1) Lima
2) Santiago
3) La Paz
4) Montevideo
5) Quito
Answer- 1) Lima
Explanation:
On 28th July 2021, Peru celebrated its 200th Anniversary of Independence from Spain.
About Peru:
Capital - Lima
Currency - Sol
President - Pedro Castillo
25. To Improve friendship with China, Indian Army has established a “Hotline” in ‘Kongra La’ in
August 2021. Where is ‘Kongra La’?
1) Ladakh
2) Himachal Pradesh
3) Sikkim
4) Arunachal Pradesh
5) Uttarakhand
Answer- 3) Sikkim
Explanation:
To improve friendship & harmony, Indian Army & the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of China has
established a Hotline between ‘Kongra La’ in North Sikkim and Khamba Dzong in the Tibet Autonomous
Region
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26. Bandaru Dattatreya serves (as of Aug’21) as the Governor of which state?
1) Karnataka
2) Telangana
3) Gujarat
4) Maharashtra
5) Haryana
Answer- 5) Haryana
Explanation:
About Haryana:
Governor– Bandaru Dattatreya
Chief Minister - Manohar Lal Khattar
Capital - Chandigarh
27. Under which article of the Indian Constitution was the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)
of India established?
1) Article 62
2) Article 371
3) Article 148
4) Article 243 A
5) Article 315
Answer- 3) Article 148
Explanation:
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India is the Constitutional Authority in India, established
under Article 148 of the Constitution of India.
28. What is the Utility of PM-WANI scheme?
1) Optical Fiber connection to rural areas
2) Health Status Monitoring
3) Rs. 10,000 loan for Street Vendors
4) Free Wi-Fi connectivity
5) Loan up to Rs. 1 crore for Women entrepreneurs
Answer- 4) Free Wi-Fi connectivity
Explanation:
Prime Minister Wi-Fi Access Network Interface (PM-WANI) scheme provides free Wi-Fi connectivity,
thereby enhancing ease of doing business in India.
29. Who was the 1st to calculate the value of the mathematical operator “Pi”?
1) Srinivasa Ramanujan
2) Pythagoras
3) Archimedes
4) Aryabhata
5) Euclid
Answer- 3) Archimedes
Explanation:
The value of Pi was first calculated by the mathematician ‘Archimedes’ of Syracuse.
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30. Which Indian city is nicknamed as “Scotland of India”?
1) Shillong
2) Gangtok
3) Coorg
4) Darjeeling
5) Ooty
Answer- 3) Coorg
Explanation:
Coorg is nicknamed as “Scotland of India”.
31. Where is the headquarters of UN-Water located?
1) Geneva, Switzerland
2) Nairobi, Kenya
3) Paris, France
4) London, United Kingdom
5) Rome, Italy
Answer- 1) Geneva, Switzerland
Explanation:
About UN-Water:
Chair – Gilbert F. Houngbo
Headquarters – Geneva, Switzerland
32. Where is Askot Musk Deer Sanctuary located?
1) Sikkim
2) Uttarakhand
3) Odisha
4) Chhattisgarh
5) Gujarat
Answer- 2) Uttarakhand
Explanation:
Askot Musk Deer Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Uttarakhand.
33. Where are Qutub Shahi Tombs located?
1) Hyderabad, Telangana
2) Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
3) New Delhi
4) Kolkata, West Bengal
5) Agra, Uttar Pradesh
Answer- 1) Hyderabad, Telangana
Explanation:
The Qutub Shahi Tombs are located in the Ibrahim Bagh, close to the famous Golconda Fort in
Hyderabad, Telangana
34. Which is the 1st Carbon Neutral Airport in the Asia Pacific Region?
1) Thiruvananthapuram International Airport
2) Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
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3) Chennai International Airport
4) Kempegowda International Airport
5) Indira Gandhi International Airport
Answer- 5) Indira Gandhi International Airport
Explanation:
Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport was the 1st Carbon Neutral Airport in Asia Pacific Region.
35. Match the following Mango Varieties of India with their respective GI tagged State:
i. Banaganapalle a. Bihar
ii. Lakshmanbhog b. Andhra Pradesh
iii. Zardalu c. Maharashtra
iv. Alphonso d. West Bengal
1) i-b, ii-d, iii-c, iv-a
2) i-d, ii-b, iii-c, iv-a
3) i-b, ii-d, iii-a, iv-c
4) i-d, ii-b, iii-a, iv-c
5) i-b, ii-c, iii-d, iv-a
Answer- 3) i-b, ii-d, iii-a, iv-c
Explanation:
Mango Variety GI tag State
Banaganapalle Andhra Pradesh
Lakshmanbhog West Bengal
Zardalu Bihar
Alphonso Maharashtra
36. Who was the 1st recipient of “Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award”?
1) Sachin Tendulkar
2) Dhyan Chand
3) Viswanathan Anand
4) Abhinav Bindra
5) Milkha Singh
Answer- 3) Viswanathan Anand
Explanation:
The inaugural award of Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award was presented to Indian Chess GrandMaster
Viswanathan Anand.
37. Who is the present (as of Aug’21) Prime Minister of Australia?
1) Justin Trudeau
2) Jacinda Ardern
3) Pedro Paterno
4) Scott Morrison
5) Sanna Marin
Answer- 4) Scott Morrison
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Explanation:
Australia is planning to conduct its biggest war game - ‘Exercise Talisman Sabre’ in 2023, where India is
expected to be one of the participants.
• Scott Morrison is the current (as of Aug’21) Prime Minister of Australia.
38. In August 2021, Victory Flame - ‘Swarnim Vijay Varsh’ reached the World’s highest motorable
road ‘Khardung La Pass’ in Ladakh. The Victory flame marks India’s victory in the ________ Indo-
Pakistan war.
1) 1965
2) 1999
3) 1975
4) 1956
5) 1971
Answer- 5) 1971
Explanation:
i.Victory Flame - ‘Swarnim Vijay Varsh’ reached the World’s highest motorable road ‘Khardung La Pass’
in Ladakh from Port Blair in Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
ii.‘Swarnim Vijay Varsh’ is the Victory Flame to mark the 50th anniversary of India’s victory in the 1971
Indo-Pakistan war.
39. The Finance Ministry is planning to sell stakes of Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India in
2021. When was LIC established?
1) 1935
2) 1956
3) 1969
4) 1921
5) 1909
Answer- 2) 1956
Explanation:
India’s plan to sell 2 banks may get deferred to 2022. Still the plan of the Finance Ministry to sell stakes in
India’s largest Insurance provider ‘Life Insurance Corporation of India’ is in line for 2021.
• LIC was launched in 1956 with headquarters at Mumbai, Maharashtra.
40. Who is the present (as of Aug’21) Union Minister of Textiles?
1) Piyush Goyal
2) Sarbananda Sonowal
3) Narendra Singh Tomar
4) Pralhad Joshi
5) Narayan Tatu Rane
Answer- 1) Piyush Goyal
Explanation:
Union Minister Piyush Goyal is responsible for 3 Ministries:
• Ministry of Textiles
• Ministry of Commerce & Industry
• Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
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41. Match the following Organisations with their Headquarters:
i. National Horticulture Board a. Faridabad, Haryana
ii. SIDBI b. Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
iii. Ordnance Factory Board c. Kolkata, West Bengal
iv. NHPC Limited d. Gurugram, Haryana
1) i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b
2) i-b, ii-a, iii-c, iv-d
3) i-d, ii-a, iii-c, iv-b
4) i-a, ii-b, iii-c, iv-d
5) i-d, ii-b, iii-c, iv-a
Answer- 5) i-d, ii-b, iii-c, iv-a
Explanation:
Organisation Headquarter
National Horticulture Board Gurugram, Haryana
SIDBI Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Ordnance Factory Board Kolkata, West Bengal
NHPC Limited Faridabad, Haryana
42. Identify the Indian State with the most number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
1) Gujarat
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Maharashtra
5) Karnataka
Answer- 4) Maharashtra
Explanation:
With a Total of 5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Maharashtra has the most number of sites in India.
• 5 sites in Maharashtra - Ajanta Caves, Ellora Caves, Elephanta Caves, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
Terminus & The Victorian and Art Deco Ensemble of Mumbai.
43. When did India launch its maritime initiative - Mission SAGAR (Security And Growth for All in
the Region)?
1) 2016
2) 2019
3) 2020
4) 2015
5) 2018
Answer- 4) 2015
Explanation:
India launched its maritime initiative - Mission SAGAR (Security And Growth for All in the Region) in
2015.
Objective - To ensure peace, stability and prosperity along the Indian Ocean Region.
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44. Asthenosphere is a partially molten layer of earth, which is responsible for the movement of
Tectonic plate. Which layer of the earth contains the Asthenosphere?
1) Hydrosphere
2) Core
3) Mantle
4) Lithosphere
5) Crust
Answer- 3) Mantle
Explanation:
Asthenosphere is a partially molten layer of earth, which is responsible for the movement of Tectonic
plate. Asthenosphere is the upper most part of the Earth’s Mantle, lying between 100 Kms to 700 Kms
below the earth’s surface.
45. India’s Gita Gopinath is the Economic Counsellor and Director of Research Department of
which organisation?
1) World Bank
2) European Investment Bank
3) World Economic Forum
4) Reserve Bank of India
5) International Monetary Fund
Answer- 5) International Monetary Fund
Explanation:
India’s Gita Gopinath is the present Economic Counsellor and Director of Research Department of the
International Monetary Fund.
46. Where is Pavlof Volcano located?
1) Alaska, USA
2) Yukon, Canada
3) Albay, Philippines
4) Hawaii, USA
5) Catania, Italy
Answer- 1) Alaska, USA
Explanation:
In August 2021, Geologists from the Alaska Volcano Observatory observed the 3 volcanoes at different
stages of eruption. This includes low-level emission of ashes from Pavlof Volcano in Alaska, USA.
47. Which is the Official Indo-China demarcation line?
1) Radcliffe Line
2) Siegfried Line
3) Line of Actual Control
4) Durand Line
5) Line of Control
Answer- 3) Line of Actual Control
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Explanation:
In August 2021, Indian Army & China’s People’s Liberation Army returned to their camps at either side of
the official demarcation line - “Line of Actual Control”. This comes after the May 2020 stand-off between
the countries over the territorial dispute in Ladakh’s Pangong Tso region.
48. Who coined the term Artificial Intelligence (AI)?
1) John McCarthy
2) Alan Turing
3) Tim Berners-Lee
4) Steve Jobs
5) Vint Cerf
Answer- 1) John McCarthy
Explanation:
In 1956, John McCarthy, an American Computer scientist coined the term ‘Artificial Intelligence (AI)’.
49. Who was India’s 1st Cabinet Secretary?
1) Ajit Seth
2) N R Pillai
3) S S Grewal
4) P K Sinha
5) B N Jha
Answer- 2) N R Pillai
Explanation:
• 1st Cabinet Secretary: N R Pillai (1950-1953)
• 1st Women Cabinet Secretary: S S Grewal (1980-81)
50. What was the Edition of 2020 Tokyo Olympic games?
1) 52nd
2) 39th
3) 45th
4) 32nd
5) 49th
Answer- 4) 32nd
Explanation:
The 1st ever Olympic Games was conducted in 1896 at Athens, Greece and the 2020 Tokyo Olympics is
the 32nd edition of the event.
51. Which of the following sports was newly included into the Olympic games during the 2020
Tokyo Summer Olympics?
1) Triple Jump
2) Karate
3) Fencing
4) Equestrian
5) Judo
Answer- 2) Karate
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Explanation:
Karate made its debut in the Olympic games during the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics.
52. Who is the present (in Aug’21) Coach of Indian Men’s Hockey Team?
1) Graham Reid
2) Igor Štimac
3) Sjoerd Marijne
4) Bharat Arun
5) Manpreet Singh
Answer- 1) Graham Reid
Explanation:
Graham Reid is the coach of the Indian Men’s Hockey Team.
53. Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) is the flagship scheme of Which Ministry?
1) Ministry of Women and Child Development
2) Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship
3) Ministry of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries
4) Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
5) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Answer- 2) Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship
Explanation:
Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Skill Development
& Entrepreneurship (MSDE) implemented by National Skill Development Corporation. The objective of
the Scheme is to enable a large number of Indian youth to take up industry-relevant skill training.
54. Which of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) deal with “Quality Education”?
1) SDG-5
2) SDG-3
3) SDG-1
4) SDG-6
5) SDG-4
Answer- 5) SDG-4
Explanation:
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 4 deals with “Quality Education”.
55. Who won Gold in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics for Tennis Men’s Singles event?
1) Alexander Zverev
2) Karen Khachanov
3) Pablo Carreño Busta
4) Novak Djokovic
5) Rafael Nadal
Answer- 1) Alexander Zverev
Explanation:
Alexander Zverev won the Gold Medal in the Tennis Men’s Singles event at 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
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56. Which city is nicknamed as “Cultural Capital of India”?
1) Varanasi
2) Kolkata
3) Jaipur
4) Amritsar
5) Ahmedabad
Answer- 2) Kolkata
Explanation:
Kolkata city is nicknamed as “Cultural Capital of India”.
57. Where is Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary located?
1) Haryana
2) Uttarakhand
3) Gujarat
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Uttar Pradesh
Answer- 3) Gujarat
Explanation:
Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Gujarat.
i.In India, Asiatic Lions are present in Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary.
58. How many Cabinet Ministers are there in the present (as of Aug’21) Council of Ministers of the
Parliament of India?
1) 15
2) 25
3) 30
4) 35
5) 20
Answer- 3) 30
Explanation:
After the July 2021 Cabinet Reshuffle there were a total of 30 Cabinet Ministers in the Parliament of
India.
59.The UN declared 2021 as the International Year of ________________.
1) Sustainable Tourism for Development
2) Pulses
3) Indigenous Languages
4) Fruits and Vegetables
5) Plant Health
Answer- 4) Fruits and Vegetables
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN) has declared 2021 as the International Year of Fruits and Vegetables.
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60. Who is the Cabinet Minister responsible for the Ministry of Electronics and Information
Technology?
1) Sarbananda Sonowal
2) Pralhad Joshi
3) Giriraj Singh
4) Piyush Goyal
5) Ashwini Vaishnaw
Answer- 5) Ashwini Vaishnaw
Explanation:
Ashwini Vaishnaw is the Cabinet Minister responsible for:
• Ministry of Railways
• Ministry of Communications
• Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
61. When was India’s road connectivity program, Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)
launched?
1) 2014
2) 2016
3) 2000
4) 1995
5) 2004
Answer- 3) 2000
Explanation:
Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) was launched on 25th December, 2000 by the then Prime
Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, to provide all-weather road connectivity to unconnected villages of India.
62. In August 2021, the Central government announced targets of reaching Rs 1 Trillion on
Fisheries exports by FY25. Which of the following is India’s flagship scheme on the Fisheries
sector?
1) Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana
2) Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maan Dhan Yojana
3) Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana
4) Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan
5) Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana
Answer- 5) Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana
Explanation:
The Central Government aims to increase India’s fisheries exports to ₹1 trillion by FY25 by developing
fishing harbours & fish landing centres with modern infrastructure under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya
Sampada Yojana (PMMSY).
PMMSY is targeted to bring Blue Revolution through sustainable and responsible development of the
fisheries sector with an estimated investment of ₹20,050 crores.
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63. In August 2021, Former Australian PM Tony Abbott visited India, where he discussed with PM
Modi on various methods to improve bilateral trade. Where is the famous Australian Artificial lake
- ‘Lake Burley Griffin’ located?
1) Sydney
2) Adelaide
3) Brisbane
4) Canberra
5) Melbourne
Answer- 4) Canberra
Explanation:
In August 2021, Former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott visited India, where he met Prime
Minister Narendra Modi and discussed various methods to strengthen bilateral trade, investment and
resolve various economic problems faced during COVID-19 Pandemic.
• ‘Lake Burley Griffin’ is an Artificial Lake located at the centre of Australian capital city ‘Canberra’.
64. When was the 1st Census conducted in India?
1) 1881
2) 1891
3) 1901
4) 1911
5) 1921
Answer- 1) 1881
Explanation:
India’s 1st Census was held in 1881, while the 2021 Census of India will be the 16th edition of Census.
i.Slogan of 2011 Census - "Our Census - Our Future''
65. Which is the World’s highest Salt water lake?
1) Lake Urmia
2) Lonar Lake
3) Caspian Sea
4) Pangong Tso
5) Shakambari Jheel
Answer- 4) Pangong Tso
Explanation:
Pangong Tso, a salt water lake located in Eastern Ladakh is the World’s Highest Salt water lake that is
located at an altitude of 4,225 m.
66. When was the Indian Air Force established?
1) 1932
2) 1947
3) 1905
4) 1950
5) 1895
Answer- 1) 1932
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Explanation:
About Indian Air Force (IAF):
Founded: 8 October 1932
Commander-in-Chief: President of India
Chief of Air Staff - Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria
67. In August 2021, “Bungus Awaam Mela” was celebrated in the Bungus Valley region. Where is
Bungus Valley?
1) Uttarakhand
2) Arunachal Pradesh
3) Jammu & Kashmir
4) Sikkim
5) Assam
Answer- 3) Jammu & Kashmir
Explanation:
In August 2021, “Bungus Awaam Mela” was celebrated in the Bungus Valley region in Jammu & Kashmir.
68. Indian Railways merged its existing helplines into an integrated solution called “Rail Madad”.
What is the Customer helpline toll free number of Indian Railways?
1) 101
2) 108
3) 1075
4) 139
5) 1091
Answer- 4) 139
Explanation:
Indian Railways merged its existing helplines into an integrated solution called “Rail Madad” providing a
wide range of services like Web, App, SMS, Social Media and Helpline number (139).
69. In August 2021, AISECT announced to train 950 minority community candidates across 7 states
under the Central Government's “Seekho Aur Kamao” scheme. Seekho Aur Kamao is a flagship
scheme under which ministry?
1) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
2) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
3) Ministry of Education
4) Ministry of Minority Affairs
5) Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Answer- 4) Ministry of Minority Affairs
Explanation:
In August 2021, AISECT announced to train 950 minority community candidates across 7 states under the
Central Government's “Seekho Aur Kamao” scheme.
i.'Seekho Aur Kamao' is a flagship scheme under the Ministry of Minority Affairs.
70. Where is the headquarters of ReNew Power located?
1) Noida, Uttar Pradesh
2) Pune, Maharashtra
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3) Gurugram, Haryana
4) Kolkata, West Bengal
5) Hyderabad, Telangana
Answer- 3) Gurugram, Haryana
Explanation:
About ReNew Power:
Chairman & MD– Sumant Sinha
Headquarters– Gurugram, Haryana
71. How many member countries are there in the Forum of the Election Management Bodies of
South Asia (FEMBoSA)?
1) 12
2) 8
3) 15
4) 5
5) 6
Answer- 2) 8
Explanation:
Forum of the Election Management Bodies of South Asia (FEMBoSA) is an Election Management body
consisting of 8 Member Countries – Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan
and Sri Lanka.
72. Election Commission of India is a Constitutional Body established under the provisions of
which Article?
1) Article 370
2) Article 256
3) Article 324
4) Article 155
5) Article 226
Answer- 3) Article 324
Explanation:
Article 324 of the Indian Constitution deals with the establishment of Election Commission of India as a
permanent & independent body.
73. Where is “Pilibhit Tiger Reserve” located?
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Karnataka
4) Odisha
5) Telangana
Answer- 2) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
Pilibhit Tiger Reserve is located in the Pilibhit district of Uttar Pradesh.
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74. Name the planet that rotates/spins in the Clockwise direction.
1) Earth
2) Mars
3) Venus
4) Jupiter
5) Mercury
Answer- 3) Venus
Explanation:
Most of the planets in our solar system (including Earth) rotates/spins in the Counterclockwise direction.
While Venus & Uranus spins in the clockwise direction.
75. Match the given GI Tagged products with their respective state:
i. Jalgaon Banana a. Karnataka
ii. Jardalu Mango b. Bihar
iii. Nanjangud Rasabale Banana c. Andhra Pradesh
iv. Banganapalle Mango d. Maharashtra
1) i-b, ii-d, iii-c, iv-a
2) i-d, ii-b, iii-c, iv-a
3) i-b, ii-d, iii-a, iv-c
4) i-d, ii-b, iii-a, iv-c
5) i-b, ii-c, iii-d, iv-a
Answer- 4) i-d, ii-b, iii-a, iv-c
Explanation:
GI Tagged Product State
Jalgaon Banana Maharashtra
Jardalu Mango Bihar
Nanjangud Rasabale Banana Karnataka
Banganapalle Mango Andhra Pradesh
76. Identify the Country that is wrongly matched with its Capital:
1) Turkey - Ankara
2) Lebanon - Beirut
3) Egypt - Cairo
4) Pakistan - Kabul
5) Iran - Tehran
Answer- 4) Pakistan - Kabul
Explanation:
Kabul is the Capital city of Afghanistan, Whereas Islamabad is the Capital city of Pakistan.
77. Match the following States with their respective Governors (as of Aug’21):
i. West Bengal a. Jagdeep Dhankhar
ii. Telangana b. Satya Pal Malik
iii. Meghalaya c. Tamilisai Soundararajan
iv. Rajasthan d. Kalraj Mishra
1) i-a, ii-b, iii-d, iv-c
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2) i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b
3) i-a, ii-b, iii-c, iv-d
4) i-a, ii-c, iii-b, iv-d
5) i-b, ii-c, iii-d, iv-a
Answer- 4) i-a, ii-c, iii-b, iv-d
Explanation:
State Governor
West Bengal Jagdeep Dhankhar
Telangana Tamilisai Soundararajan
Meghalaya Satya Pal Malik
Rajasthan Kalraj Mishra
78. Who is the present (Aug’21) Union Minister responsible for the Ministry of Power?
1) Raj Kumar Singh
2) Virendra Kumar
3) Giriraj Singh
4) Ashwini Vaishnaw
5) Hardeep Singh Puri
Answer- 1) Raj Kumar Singh
Explanation:
The Indian government announced plans to convert all electricity meters into smart prepaid meters by
2022.
• Raj Kumar Singh is the Cabinet Minister responsible for the Ministry of Power & Ministry of New
and Renewable Energy
79. In August 2021, Wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who represented India in Tokyo Olympics was
Temporarily suspended by the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI). Who is the current President
of the WFI?
1) Kiren Rijiju
2) Brijbhushan Sharan Singh
3) Himanta Biswa Sarma
4) Sandip Pradhan
5) Narayana Ramachandran
Answer- 2) Brijbhushan Sharan Singh
Explanation:
In August 2021, Wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who represented India in Tokyo Olympics was Temporarily
suspended by the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) under 3 misconducts, which includes wearing of
Nike symbol instead of the Official sponsor of Indian Contingent.
• Brijbhushan Sharan Singh is the current President of WFI.
80. In August 2021, Wildfire in Evia Islands destroyed a major part of the island and led to the
evacuation of over 2,000 of its residents. Where is Evia Island located?
1) Australia
2) New Zealand
3) Netherlands
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4) Greece
5) Italy
Answer- 4) Greece
Explanation:
In August 2021, Wildfire in Evia Islands destroyed a major part of the island and led to the evacuation of
over 2,000 residents of Greece.
81. Who was India’s 1st Woman Chess GrandMaster?
1) Koneru Humpy
2) Bhakti Kulkarni
3) Eesha Karavade
4) Subbaraman Vijayalakshmi
5) Padmini Rout
Answer- 4) Subbaraman Vijayalakshmi
Explanation:
Subbaraman Vijayalakshmi is India’s 1st Woman Grandmaster, while Gukesh D is India’s Youngest GM.
82. When & Where was the Ramsar Convention on Wetland signed?
1) 1975; Iran
2) 1965; Japan
3) 1971; Japan
4) 1965; Iran
5) 1971; Iran
Answer- 5) 1971; Iran
Explanation:
The Convention was adopted in the Iranian city of Ramsar in 1971 and came into force in 1975.
83. Deepinder Goyal is the Founder & CEO of which organisation?
1) Paytm
2) Flipkart
3) Zomato
4) Ola Cabs
5) Swiggy
Answer- 3) Zomato
Explanation:
About Zomato:
Founder & CEO– Deepinder Goyal
Headquarters– Gurgaon, Haryana
84. Where is Silent Valley National Park located?
1) Uttarakhand
2) Sikkim
3) Himachal Pradesh
4) Ladakh
5) Kerala
Answer- 5) Kerala
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Explanation:
Silent Valley National Park is located in Kerala.
85. Who authored the book, “A Century Is Not Enough”?
1) Sourav Ganguly
2) Rahul Dravid
3) Sunil Gavaskar
4) Yuvraj Singh
5) Sachin Tendulkar
Answer- 1) Sourav Ganguly
Explanation:
“A Century is Not Enough: My Roller-coaster Ride to Success” is the autobiography of former Indian
Cricket team Captain Sourav Ganguly.
86. What is the Address size of IPv6?
1) 32 bits
2) 128 bits
3) 256 bits
4) 64 bits
5) 512 bits
Answer- 2) 128 bits
Explanation:
The size of an Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) address is 128 bits, compared to 32 bits in IPv4.
87. Match the following Chief Ministers with their respective States:
i. Hemant Soren a. Chhattisgarh
ii. Biplab Kumar Deb b. Tripura
iii. Pushkar Singh Dhami c. Uttarakhand
iv. Bhupesh Baghel d. Jharkhand
1) i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b
2) i-b, ii-a, iii-c, iv-d
3) i-d, ii-a, iii-c, iv-b
4) i-a, ii-b, iii-c, iv-d
5) i-d, ii-b, iii-c, iv-a
Answer- 5) i-d, ii-b, iii-c, iv-a
Explanation:
Chief Minister State
Hemant Soren Jharkhand
Biplab Kumar Deb Tripura
Pushkar Singh Dhami Uttarakhand
Bhupesh Baghel Chhattisgarh
88. ______________ is the Scientific Study of Grass
1) Anthology
2) Anthropology
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3) Angiology
4) Agrostology
5) Aerobiology
Answer- 4) Agrostology
Explanation:
Agrostology is a field of botany that deals with the Scientific Study of Grass.
89. Who was the Mughal Emperor responsible for building Delhi’s Red Fort Complex?
1) Shah Jahan
2) Aurangzeb
3) Akbar
4) Humayun
5) Jahangir
Answer- 1) Shah Jahan
Explanation:
The Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan built the Red Fort Complex in Delhi, when he shifted his capital from
Agra to Delhi. Taj Mahal fame, Ustad Ahmad Lahori, was the Chief Architect of Red Fort.
90. Name the Union Minister responsible for the Ministry of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj
(in Aug’ 21).
1) Virendra Kumar
2) Raj Kumar Singh
3) Pashupati Kumar Paras
4) Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
5) Giriraj Singh
Answer- 5) Giriraj Singh
Explanation:
Giriraj Singh is the Minister of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Department. He is the Member of
Parliament from Begusarai constituency, Bihar.
91. Katarniya Ghat Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in which state?
1) Karnataka
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Uttarakhand
5) Bihar
Answer- 2) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
The Katarniya Ghat Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in the Upper Gangetic plain falling in the Terai of
Bahraich district of Uttar Pradesh, India.
92. Match the givenCountries with their Capitals:
i. Kazakhstan a. Nur-Sultan
ii. Kyrgyzstan b. Tashkent
iii. Tajikistan c. Dushanbe
iv. Uzbekistan d. Bishkek
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1) i-a, ii-b, iii-d, iv-c
2) i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b
3) i-a, ii-b, iii-c, iv-d
4) i-a, ii-c, iii-b, iv-d
5) i-b, ii-c, iii-d, iv-a
Answer- 2) i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b
Explanation:
Country Capital
Kazakhstan Nur-Sultan (Astana)
Kyrgyzstan Bishkek
Tajikistan Dushanbe
Uzbekistan Tashkent
93. The Headquarters of Shanghai Cooperation Organization is situated at which place?
1) Shanghai, China
2) Moscow, Russia
3) New Delhi, India
4) Islamabad, Pakistan
5) Beijing, China
Answer- 5) Beijing, China
Explanation:
About Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)
Secretary-General – Vladimir Norov
Headquarters – Beijing, China
Chairmanship of 2021 – Tajikistan
Total Members – 8 (China,India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan)
94. Bandipur Tiger Reserve is situated at which state?
1) Kerala
2) Karnataka
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Maharashtra
5) Gujarat
Answer- 2) Karnataka
Explanation:
Biligiri Ranganatha Swamy Temple Tiger Reserve, Bandipur Tiger Reserve, Bhadra Tiger Reserve are
situated in Karnataka.
95. In August 2021, Tata Power Renewable Energy commissioned a 100 MW Solar Power project
at Raghanesda Solar Park, Gujarat. Who is the present governor of Gujarat?
1) D.Y. Patil
2) Acharya Devvrat
3) Margaret Alva
4) Jagannath Pahadia
5) Ram Naresh Yadav
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Answer- 2) Acharya Devvrat
Explanation:
About Gujarat:
Capital– Gandhinagar
CM– Vijay Rupani
Governor– Acharya Devvrat
96. The Annual Horse Race festival commenced recently (in Aug’ 21) at Lal Draman in Doda
district, Jammu & Kashmir. Asia’s Largest Tulip Garden- “Indira Gandhi Tulip Garden” is located
in which district of Jammu and Kashmir?
1) Pulwama
2) Srinagar
3) Doda
4) Udhampur
5) Ramadan
Answer- 2) Srinagar
Explanation:
Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip garden, the largest tulip garden in Asia spread over an area of about
30 ha, is in Srinagar, J&K.
97. Where is the Bhairamgarh Wildlife Sanctuary situated?
1) Odisha
2) Bihar
3) West Bengal
4) Jharkhand
5) Chhattisgarh
Answer- 5) Chhattisgarh
Explanation:
About Chhattisgarh:
Governor– Anusuiya Uikey
Wildlife Sanctuary– Bhairamgarh Wildlife Sanctuary; Bhoramdeo Wildlife Sanctuary
98. Who is the chairman of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs?
1) Rani Singh Nair
2) Shushil Chandra
3) Vipul Seghal
4) BN Bhaskar
5) M. Ajit Kumar
Answer- 5) M. Ajit Kumar
Explanation:
About Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs:
It is a part of the Department of Revenue under the Ministry of Finance
Headquarters – New Delhi
Chairman – M. Ajit Kumar
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99. World’s largest coral reef system ‘Great Barrier Reef’ is located in which country?
1) Australia
2) New Zealand
3) Japan
4) South Africa
5) Bangladesh
Answer- 1) Australia
Explanation:
World’s largest coral reef system “Great Barrier Reef” is located over the coast of Australia.
100. G. Kishan Reddy is the Union Minister responsible for which Ministry/Ministries (in Aug’
21)?
1) Ministry of Culture
2) Ministry of Development of North Eastern Regional
3) Ministry of Tourism
4) All 1, 2 & 3
5) Both 2 & 3
Answer- 4) All 1, 2 & 3
Explanation:
G. Kishan Reddy is the Union Minister responsible for,
• Ministry of Development of North Eastern Regional
• Ministry of Tourism
• Ministry of Culture
101. ______________ is the Scientific Study of ants.
1) Nidology
2) Oncology
3) Ornithology
4) Myrmecology
5) Pomology
Answer- 4) Myrmecology
Explanation:
Myrmecology is the Scientific Study of ants.
102. Who was the chief architect of the World Heritage Site - "Taj Mahal"?
1) Francesco Borromini
2) Ustad Ahmad Lahori
3) Sheila Sri Prakash
4) Jacob van Campen
5) Jan Zygmunt Deybel
Answer- 2) Ustad Ahmad Lahori
Explanation:
Ustad Ahmad Lahori was the Chief Architect responsible for building Taj Mahal & Red Fort Complex.
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103. Where is the ‘Semarsot Wildlife Sanctuary’ situated?
1) Jharkhand
2) Chattisgarh
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Odisha
Answer- 2) Chattisgarh
Explanation:
About Chhattisgarh-
Wildlife Sanctuary – Pamed Wild Buffalo Wildlife Sanctuary, Semarsot Wildlife Sanctuary, Sitanadi
Wildlife Sanctuary.
104. Name the country that won Gold in the Men's Football event at 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
1) Brazil
2) Spain
3) Mexico
4) Japan
5) Argentina
Answer- 1) Brazil
Explanation:
Brazil won Gold in the Men's Football event at 2020 Tokyo Olympics followed by Spain.
105. A night safari facility in the reserve area of ‘Ralamandal Sanctuary’ started (in Aug’ 21) in
order to turn it into a major spot for wildlife tourism. The sanctuary is situated at?
1) Odisha
2) Jharkhand
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) West Bengal
5) Karnataka
Answer- 3) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
‘Ralamandal Sanctuary’ is situated in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. The night safari will prove to be a big
attraction for the state.
106. Identify the State/UT that annually observes 16th August as its ‘De Jure Transfer day’, the
day when it got its independence.
1) Puducherry
2) Lakshadweep
3) Chandigarh
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Goa
Answer- 1) Puducherry
Explanation:
On 16th August, Puducherry celebrated its De Jure Transfer day. On this day the Union Territory got
its independence from French control.
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107. Which company was selected by the International Olympic Committee as sponsor for the
Indian Contingent at 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games?
1) Reliance Industries
2) Tata Group
3) Infosys
4) Adani Group
5) HDFC Bank
Answer- 4) Adani Group
Explanation:
The International Olympic Committee had roped in ‘Adani Group’ as sponsor for the Indian
Contingent at the Tokyo Games.
108. Match the given Salt Lakes with their Locations:
i. Pangong Tso a. Ladakh
ii. Lonar Crater Lake b. Maharashtra
iii. Chilika Lake c. Rajasthan
iv. Sambhar Salt Lake d. Odisha
1) i-a, ii-b, iii-d, iv-c
2) i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b
3) i-a, ii-b, iii-c, iv-d
4) i-a, ii-c, iii-b, iv-d
5) i-b, ii-c, iii-d, iv-a
Answer- 1) i-a, ii-b, iii-d, iv-c
Explanation:
Salt Lakes Location
Pangong Tso Ladakh
Lonar Crater Lake Maharashtra
Chilika Lake Odisha
Sambhar Salt Lake Rajasthan
109. Match the given Awards with their Starting Year:
i. Nobel Prize a. 1929
ii. Oscar b. 1901
iii. Pulitzer Prize c. 1917
iv. Booker Prize d. 1969
1) i-a, ii-b, iii-d, iv-c
2) i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b
3) i-a, ii-b, iii-c, iv-d
4) i-b, ii-a, iii-c, iv-d
5) i-b, ii-a, iii-d, iv-c
Answer- 4) i-b, ii-a, iii-c, iv-d
Explanation:
Awards Starting Year
Nobel Prize 1901
Oscar (Academy Award) 1929
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Pulitzer Prize 1917
Booker Prize 1969
110. In March 2021, India ranked _________out of 149 countries in the ‘World Happiness Report
2021’ while ____________topped the list.
1) 130; Iceland
2) 129; Iceland
3) 140; Finland
4) 139; Finland
5) 119; Denmark
Answer- 4) 139; Finland
Explanation:
India ranked 139 out of 149 countries in the ‘World Happiness Report 2021’ an publication of United
Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (UNSDSN). The ranking was topped by Finland
(tops for the 4th Time).
111. The National Commission For Backward Classes comes under which ministry?
1) Ministry of Minority Affairs
2) Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
3) Ministry of Law and Justice
4) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
5) Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Answer- 2) Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Explanation:
National Commission For Backward Classes (NCBC) is a constitutional body under Article 338B of the
Constitution of India under the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment.
112. Who is the current chairman of Defence Research & Development Organization (in Aug’ 21)?
1) K Sivan
2) Pradeep Kumar Joshi
3) Piyush Goyal
4) G Satheesh Reddy
5) Nalin Shinghal
Answer- 4) G Satheesh Reddy
Explanation:
About Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO):
Establishment– 1958
Chairman– Dr G Satheesh Reddy
Headquarters– New Delhi
113. In August 2021, Indian Government approved Rs 421 crore scheme for the development of
Jabalpur airport. Who is the current Civil Aviation Minister of India?
1) Giriraj Singh
2) Jyotiraditya M. Scindia
3) Ramchandra Prasad Singh
4) Parshottam Rupala
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5) Mahendra Nath Pandey
Answer- 2) Jyotiraditya M. Scindia
Explanation:
Jyotiraditya M. Scindia is a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha representing the State of Madhya
Pradesh. He is the current Civil Aviation Minister of India.
114. Match the given Company names with their CEOs:
i. Apple a. Andy Jassy
ii. Microsoft b. Tim Cook
iii. Amazon c. Satya Nadella
iv. Alphabet d. Sundar Pichai
1) i-c, ii-b, iii-a, iv-d
2) i-b, ii-c, iii-a, iv-d
3) i-a, ii-b, iii-c, iv-d
4) i-a, ii-c, iii-b, iv-d
5) i-b, ii-c, iii-d, iv-a
Answer- 2) i-b, ii-c, iii-a, iv-d
Explanation:
Company Name CEO
Apple Tim Cook
Microsoft Satya Nadella
Amazon Andy Jassy
Alphabet Sundar Pichai
115. Where is the headquarters of the International Paralympic Committee?
1) Dubai, United Arab Emirates
2) Lausanne, Switzerland
3) Bonn, Germany
4) Nairobi, Kenya
5) Brussels, Belgium
Answer- 3) Bonn, Germany
Explanation:
About International Paralympic Committee:
President – Andrew Parsons
Headquarters – Bonn, Germany
116. The Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana (PMVVY) is a __________Scheme exclusively for
Senior citizens aged 60 years and above.
1) Health
2) Home
3) Agriculture
4) Pension
5) Food
Answer- 4) Pension
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Explanation:
The Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana (PMVVY) is a Pension Scheme exclusively for Senior
citizens aged 60 years and above.
117. Namdapha National Park is situated in which state?
1) Assam
2) Sikkim
3) Arunachal Pradesh
4) Odisha
5) Gujarat
Answer- 3) Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation:
About Arunachal Pradesh:
Chief Minister- Pema Khandu
National Park– Mouling National park; Namdapha National Park
118. In August 2021, India's highest-altitude herbal garden with 40 species of Himalayan herbs
was inaugurated at a height of 11000 feet in ‘Mana’. Mana is an Indian village in which state/UT?
1) Assam
2) J&K
3) Uttarakhand
4) Sikkim
5) West Bengal
Answer- 3) Uttarakhand
Explanation:
India's highest-altitude herbal garden with 40 species of Himalayan herbs was inaugurated at a height of
11000 feet in ‘Mana’. Mana is a village in the district of Chamoli, Uttarakhand near the Indo-China
border.
119. Which Colour represents ‘Asia’ in the Olympics ring?
1) Red
2) Yellow
3) Blue
4) Green
5) Black
Answer- 2) Yellow
Explanation:
There are a total of 7 official versions of Olympic Rings.
• Yellow ring - Asia
• Blue ring - European Continent
• Black ring - Africa
• Green ring - Australia
• Red - America
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120. Match the given organizations with their Headquarters:
i. EXIM Bank a. Mumbai, Maharashtra
ii. UNICEF b. Paris, France
iii. OneWeb c. New York, USA
iv. UNESCO d. London, UK
1) i-a, ii-b, iii-d, iv-c
2) i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b
3) i-a, ii-b, iii-c, iv-d
4) i-a, ii-c, iii-d, iv-b
5) i-b, ii-c, iii-d, iv-a
Answer- 4) i-a, ii-c, iii-d, iv-b
Explanation:
Organization Headquarters
EXIM Bank Mumbai, Maharashtra
UNICEF New York, USA
OneWeb London, UK
UNESCO Paris, France
121. Which State became the first in India to declare Sanskrit as an official language?
1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Andhra Pradesh
3) Himachal Pradesh
4) Uttarakhand
5) Bihar
Answer- 4) Uttarakhand
Explanation:
Sanskrit is included in the 14 original languages of the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution. The 1991
Indian census reported 49,736 fluent speakers of Sanskrit. Uttarakhand was the first state in India to
declare Sanskrit as an official language.
122. In August 2021, the Finance Ministry summoned Infosys’ CEO over persistent glitches in the
Income-Tax e-filing portal that was developed by Infosys. Who is the current MD & CEO of
Infosys?
1) Puneet Dalmia
2) Rajesh Gopinathan
3) Salil Parekh
4) Gurdeep Singh
5) C Vijayakumar
Answer- 3) Salil Parekh
Explanation:
In August 2021, the Finance Ministry summoned Infosys’ MD & CEO Salil Parekh over persistent
glitches in the Income-Tax e-filing portal that was developed by Infosys. There were many glitches
even after 2.5 months after its launch.
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123. On 15th August 2021, Tri-Services' All-Women Mountaineering Team Summits Mt Manirang.
Where is Mt Manirang situated?
1) Ladakh
2) Himachal Pradesh
3) Uttarakhand
4) Sikkim
5) Jammu & Kashmir
Answer- 2) Himachal Pradesh
Explanation:
An all-women team of the three armed forces successfully scaled Mt Manirang in Himachal Pradesh
on 15 August & unfurled the national flag to celebrate the 75th Independence Day.
124. Match the following Scientific devices with uses:
i. Seismograph a. Wind Speed
ii. Geiger counter b. Radioactive Emission
iii. Anemometer c. Pressure
iv. Manometer d. Earthquake
1) i-d, ii-b, iii-a, iv-c
2) i-d, ii-c, iii-a, iv-b
3) i-d, ii-b, iii-c, iv-a
4) i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b
5) i-a, ii-c, iii-d, iv-b
Answer- 1) i-d, ii-b, iii-a, iv-c
Explanation:
Scientific Devices Uses
Seismograph Earthquake
Geiger counter Radioactive Emission
Anemometer Wind Speed
Manometer Pressure
125. Who is the current (in Aug’ 21) President of the Philippines?
1) Rodrigo Duterte
2) Francisco Guterres
3) Joko Widodo
4) Barham Salih
5) Ibrahim Mohamed Solih
Answer- 1) Rodrigo Duterte
Explanation:
About Philippines:
President – Rodrigo Duterte
Capital – Manila
Currency – Philippines Peso
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126. Suhelwa Wildlife Sanctuary is situated at?
1) Chandigarh
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) New Delhi
4) Punjab
5) Jammu & Kashmir
Answer- 2) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
About Uttar Pradesh(UP):
Wildlife sanctuary- Chandraprabha WL Sanctuary, Kaimoor Wildlife Sanctuary, Suhelwa Wildlife
Sanctuary
127. In August 2021, Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee demanded the suspension of
Kharasrota Water Project fearing increase of salinity and adverse effects on biodiversity in
Bhitarkanika National Park. Kharasrota is a tributary of _________.
1) Brahmaputra River
2) Brahmani River
3) Mahanadi River
4) Krishna River
5) Narmada River
Answer- 2) Brahmani River
Explanation:
The Brahmani is a major seasonal river in Odisha. The Kharasrota River is a tributary of the Brahmani
River.
128. Name the ministry that recently (in Aug’ 21) launched the ‘National Portal for Persons
Living with Rare Diseases’ in accordance with the mandate of the National Policy for Rare
Diseases 2021.
1) Ministry of Women and Child Development
2) Ministry of Science and Technology
3) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
4) Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
5) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Answer- 5) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Explanation:
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare had launched the ‘National Portal for Persons Living
with Rare Diseases’ in accordance with the mandate of the National Policy for Rare Diseases 2021.
129. In August 2021, analysis of 2,000 galaxies using the MeerKat radio telescope revealed fresh
insights. MeerKAT radio telescope array is located in which country?
1) India
2) Australia
3) South Africa
4) Antarctica
5) Brazil
Answer- 3) South Africa
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Explanation:
Analysis of 2,000 galaxies using the MeerKat radio telescope revealed fresh insights. The powerful
MeerKAT radio telescope array is located in South Africa.
130. Who is the current (as of Aug’ 21) Chairman & CEO of IBM?
1) Larry Elisson
2) Safra Catz
3) Marc Benioff
4) Arvind Krishna
5) Vishal Sikka
Answer- 4) Arvind Krishna
Explanation:
About IBM:
Chairman & CEO– Arvind Krishna
Headquarters– New York, United States
131. Name the person who was the Goodwill Ambassador of the Indian Contingent to the 2020
Tokyo Olympics?
1) Sunil Gavaskar
2) Kapil Dev
3) Mahendra Singh Dhoni
4) P. V. Sindhu
5) Sourav Ganguly
Answer- 5) Sourav Ganguly
Explanation:
BCCI President, Sourav Ganguly was invited by Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to be Indian team's
Goodwill Ambassador at Tokyo Olympics 2020.
132. In August 2021, Onam the harvest festival of ____________ was celebrated across the globe.
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Karnataka
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Telangana
5) Kerala
Answer- 5) Kerala
Explanation:
Onam is one of the biggest festivals in the state of Kerala and it is marked by the harvest season of the
standing crops. The festival falls on the 22nd Nakshatra Thiruvonam, and marks the beginning of the
Malayalam year, called Kolla Varsham.
133. Zydus Cadila, commenced its vaccine trials of children aged 3-12 years, received the
approval from the Drugs Controller General of India for ZyCOV-D vaccine. Where is the company
headquartered?
1) Ahmedabad, Gujarat
2) Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
3) Ropar, Punjab
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4) Dispur, Assam
5) Jaipur, Rajasthan
Answer- 1) Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Explanation:
Zydus Cadila received the approval from the Drugs Controller General of India for ZyCOV-D, world's
first and India's indigenously developed DNA-based vaccine for Covid-19 that commenced vaccine
trials of children aged 3-12 years . The company is headquartered in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
134. In August 2021, CCI imposed Rs 200 crore penalty on Maruti Suzuki for restricting discounts
by dealers. Who is the current chairman of Maruti Suzuki India?
1) Maneesha S Inamdar
2) Soumya Swaminathan
3) R. C. Bhargava
4) Ajay Seth
5) Sanjeev Grover
Answer- 3) R. C. Bhargava
Explanation:
R C Bhargava is the present (as of Aug’ 21) Chairman of India’s largest automobile manufacturer,
Maruti Suzuki India. It was founded in 1981 and owned by the Government of India until 2003, when
it was sold to Suzuki Motor Corporation.
135. Who is the current (in Aug’ 21) Director General of International Solar Alliance?
1) O.P. Singh
2) S.K. Bhagat
3) Ranjit Kumar
4) Ashwani Lohani
5) Ajay Mathur
Answer- 5) Ajay Mathur
Explanation:
About International Solar Alliance (ISA):
Founded in November 2015
Director General –Ajay Mathur
Headquarters – Gurugram, Haryana
136. Where is the headquarters of Universal Postal Union located?
1) Lisbon, Portugal
2) Copenhagen, Denmark
3) Bern, Switzerland
4) Venice, Italy
5) Vienna, Austria
Answer- 3) Bern, Switzerland
Explanation:
About Universal Postal Union:
Director General – Bishar Hussein
Headquarter – Bern, Switzerland
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137. Pick the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) that deals with “Clean Water and Sanitation
for All”.
1) SDG 15
2) SDG 3
3) SDG 12
4) SDG 6
5) SDG 9
Answer- 4) SDG 6
Explanation:
SDG 6 deals with providing “Clean Water and Sanitation for All” by 2030.
138. In August 2021, a Category 1 Hurricane - ‘Henri’ made a severe landfall in the USA's Rhode
Island. Name the Central region of a Tropical Cyclone or a Hurricane.
1) Heat
2) Meat
3) Eye
4) Nucleus
5) Navel
Answer- 3) Eye
Explanation:
The Central region of a Tropical Cyclone or a Hurricane is known as “Eye”.
139. Who succeeded former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to become the President of the
Institute of Economic Growth (IEG) Society?
1) Krishnamurthy Subramanian
2) Ashok Lahiri
3) Rajiv Verma
4) Arvind Subramanian
5) N. K. Singh
Answer- 5) N. K. Singh
Explanation:
N.K. Singh, the Chairman of the 15th Finance Commission, has been elected as the President of the
Institute of Economic Growth (IEG) Society. He succeeds Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
140. Where is Kilauea volcano located?
1) Batangas, Philippines
2) Campania, Italy
3) Hawaii, USA
4) Java, Indonesia
5) Kyushu, Japan
Answer- 3) Hawaii, USA
Explanation:
In August 2021, there were hundreds of minor earthquakes striking as often as 25 times an hour
indicating an eruption in Kilauea volcano of Hawaii, USA. These minor earthquakes are generally too
small for people to notice.
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141. A floating waste collector was installed in the Mithi river for proper management of waste.
Which city is located on the banks of River Mithi?
1) New Delhi
2) Chandigarh
3) Ahmedabad
4) Mumbai
5) Bangalore
Answer- 4) Mumbai
Explanation:
A floating waste collector was installed in the Mithi river for proper management of waste, the system
was developed by a Finland based startup company - RiverRecycle. The City of Mumbai is located on the
banks of River Mithi.
142. In August 2021, India Post released a special cover on the sweetmeats - Mihidana, Sitabhog.
Which state obtained the GI tag for the sweetmeats Mihidana & Sitabhog?
1) West Bengal
2) Karnataka
3) Assam
4) Odisha
5) Telangana
Answer- 1) West Bengal
Explanation:
In August 2021, India Post released a special cover on the sweetmeats - Mihidana, Sitabhog. West
Bengal’s Bardhaman district has the GI tag for Mihidana & Sitabhog.
143. In August 2021, Scientists discovered the World’s Northernmost landmass that is located to
the North of Greenland. Who invented the Magnetic North Pole?
1) James Clark Ross
2) Marco Polo
3) Alexander Fleming
4) Wiebe Wakker
5) Gunther Holtorf
Answer- 1) James Clark Ross
Explanation:
Scientists have discovered the world's northernmost landmass (yet-to-be-named) island north of
Greenland that could soon be swallowed up by sea. In 1831, British traveller James Clark Ross
discovered the Magnetic North Pole of the world for the 1st time.
144. Who is the current (in Aug’ 21) president of the International Paralympic Committee?
1) Thomas Bach
2) Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
3) Gianni Infantino
4) Andrew Parsons
5) Piotr Hofmański
Answer- 4) Andrew Parsons
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Explanation:
About International Paralympic Committee(IPC):
President – Andrew Parsons
Headquarters – Bonn, Germany
145. Bir Mehas Wildlife Sanctuary situated at ______________.
1) Uttarakhand
2) Punjab
3) Assam
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Haryana
Answer- 2) Punjab
Explanation:
About Punjab:
Governor – Banwarilal purohit (Additional Charge)
Wildlife Sanctuaries – Bir Mehas Wildlife Sanctuary, Bir Gurdialpura Wildlife Sanctuary
146. Which is NOT a member country of ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) group?
1) Brunei
2) Cambodia
3) Laos
4) Bangladesh
5) Vietnam
Answer- 4) Bangladesh
Explanation:
About ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations):
Headquarters– Jakarta, Indonesia
Member Countries – 10 Countries (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the
Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, & Vietnam)
147. Where is the headquarters of the International Cricket Council located?
1) London, UK
2) Delhi, India
3) Dubai, UAE
4) Zurich, Switzerland
5) Sydney, Australia
Answer- 3) Dubai, UAE
Explanation:
About International Cricket Council (ICC):
Chairman- Greg Barclay
Headquarters- Dubai, UAE
148. Who is the current (in Aug’ 21) Union Minister of the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium
Enterprises?
1) Narayan Tatu Rane
2) Nirmala Sitharaman
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3) Amitabh Kant
4) S Jaishankar
5) T V Somanathan
Answer- 1) Narayan Tatu Rane
Explanation:
About Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises(MSME):
In 2007 Ministry of Agro and Rural Industries and Ministry of Small Scale Industries(SSI) were merged
into a single Ministry, namely, the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises(MSME).
Union Minister– Narayan Tatu Rane (Rajya Sabha- Maharashtra)
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