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Weekly Current Affairs Quiz 25.07.2021

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Question 1

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the recently launched ‘Kisan Sarathi’?

i. It is a digital platform.

ii. It facilitates farmers to get ‘right information at right time’ in their desired language.

iii. It was launched jointly by the Minister for Science and Technology with the Minister for Electronics and Information Technology.

Question 2

Consider the following statements regarding the School Innovation Ambassador Training Program (SIATP).

i. The Union Education Minister and Tribal Affairs Minister jointly launched the SIATP.

ii. It will provide training to Corporate Sector Employees.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Question 3

Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology has enabled map services in which mobile app through a MoU with MapmyIndia?

Question 4

When is Nelson Mandela International Day observed?

Question 5

Which three nations participated in the Tri Nation Table Top Naval Exercise 'Shield' held in July 2021?

Question 6

Surekha Sikri, who passed away recently, was associated with……

Question 7

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the recently set up 'Grain ATM'?

i. It is the country’s first 'Grain ATM'.

ii. It has been set up in Uttar Pradesh.

iii. It is installed under the ''World Food Programme'' of the United Nations.

Question 8

Consider the following statements regarding the Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered Grievance Management Application.

i. The Finance Minister launched it.

ii. It has been jointly developed by the Ministry of Defence, DARPG (Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances) and IIT Kanpur.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Question 9

UDAN is the regional air connectivity scheme. What does UDAN stand for?

Question 10

State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2021 report has been published by which organisation?

Question 11

Recently, the central government has decided to set up the ‘Indian Institute of Heritage’ in which state?

Question 12

Indian photojournalist Danish Siddiqui, killed in a Taliban attack, was associated with which news agency?

Question 13

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Indian Labour Conference (ILC)?

i. ILC is the apex level tripartite consultative committee in the Ministry of Labour & Employment.

ii. It suggests the Government on the issues concerning the working class of the country.

iii. The most recent session of ILC was held in 2020.

Question 14

Consider the following statements regarding the Midday Meal Scheme.

i. The Midday Meal Scheme was launched as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme to provide free cooked meals to government teachers.

ii. Tamil Nadu was the first state to introduce this scheme.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Question 15

In July 2021, which four countries have agreed in principle to establish a new quadrilateral diplomatic platform focused on enhancing regional connectivity?

Question 16

Which film has won the Palme d’Or award at the Cannes Film Festival 2021?

Question 17

Who has won the Best Director award at the Cannes Film Festival 2021?

Question 18

Which of the following railway stations has been renamed as Banaras?

Question 19

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Stand Up India Scheme?

i. It has been extended up to the year 2025

ii. It offers free housing facilities in India.

iii. It was launched by the Prime Minister on 05th April, 2016

Question 20

Consider the following statements regarding the National Health Mission (NHM).

i. NHM was launched by the Government of India in 2013 subsuming the National Rural Health Mission and National Urban Health Mission.

ii. NHM is only related to building hospitals in India.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Question 21

In July 2021, which surface-to-air missile has been successfully flight-tested by DRDO?

Question 22

Which state introduced SOHUM-Automated Auditory Brainstem Response system (AABR)?

Question 23

Which two Indian organisations have won the UNDP Equator Prize 2021?

Question 24

What is the new name of 'Common High Court of UT of Jammu and Kashmir and UT of Ladakh'?

Question 25

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Other Backward Classes (OBCs)?

i. In July 2021, the Union Cabinet approved the 11th Extension of the term of the Commission to examine the issue of Sub-categorization within OBCs in the Central List by 6 months.

ii. The Commission was constituted under article 241 of the Indian Constitution.

iii. Currently, OBCs are granted 37% reservation in government jobs and educational institutes.

Question 26

Consider the following statements regarding the National Logistics Excellence Awards.

i. The awards are in two categories, the first group includes logistics infrastructure/service providers and second one is for various user industries.

ii. Awards will give due recognition to various players involved in the logistics supply chain.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Question 27

Which of the following will be the first state in India to issue educational documents using blockchain technology?

Question 28

Which is India’s first High Court to start live streaming of court proceedings?

Question 29

Which of the following has prepared a report titled, “Potential of Geospatial Technologies for the Water Sector in India”?

Question 30

Recently, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has amended Central Motor Vehicles Rules 1989 to formalize the registration process of which vehicles?
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