1. Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana (RGKNY) is the initiative of which Indian state/UT?
[A] Punjab
[B] Kerala
[C] Chhattisgarh
[D] Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: C [Chhattisgarh]
Notes:
- Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana (RGKNY) is a flagship scheme of the state of Chhattisgarh.
- Under the RGKNY, the state government provides input assistance to farmers for crop production.
- If the crops sown during the ongoing kharif season get destroyed due to drought-like conditions, a financial assistance of Rs 9,000 per acre would be provided.
- Those farmers who have sown paddy, millet and pulse in the ongoing kharif season and if their crops get destroyed due to lack of rainfall.
- The assistance would be given per acre on the basis of survey, for assessment of damage, under the Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana (RGKNY).
2. Sumit Antil, who recently won a Gold medal in the Tokyo Paralympics for India, is associated with which sports?
[A] High Jump
[B] Shooting
[C] Javelin Throw
[D] Discus Throw
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Correct Answer: C [Javelin Throw]
Notes:
- India’s Sumit Antil won gold in men’s javelin (F64) at the Tokyo Paralympics with a new world record throw of 68.55m.
- Sumit Antil broke the world record thrice during the final in Tokyo.
- Devendra Jhajharia and Sundar Singh Gurjar won the silver and bronze in the men’s javelin (F46) final earlier.
- India’s Yogesh Kathuniya also won silver medal in men’s discus throw F56.
- India has registered its best-ever count at the Paralympic Games, already.
3. Which place in India is known to have all three species of crocodiles?
[A] Kendrapara
[B] Kochi
[C] Kannur
[D] Konark
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Correct Answer: A [Kendrapara]
Notes:
- Kendrapara district located in the state of Odisha has been found to have all three species of crocodiles -salt-water, gharial and mugger.
- The Bhitarkanika National Park is located in this district and is known for conservation of crocodiles.
- This national park is home to more than 70% of India’s crocodiles.
- This is the second Ramsar conservation sites in India and was designated so in the year 2002.
4. Based on recommendation of which body, the Grants to Rural Local Bodies (RLBs) are released by the Government of India to states?
[A] Union Public Service Commission
[B] Finance Commission
[C] National Rural Development Commission
[D] National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
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Correct Answer: B [Finance Commission]
Notes:
- The Government of India through the Finance Ministry has released a sum of Rs.13,000 crore as Rural Local Bodies (RLBs) grants.
- This is the first instalment of Tied grants, which would be given to 25 States.
- This grant has been recommended by the 15th Finance Commission, headed by NK Singh.
- These grants would be used for drinking water and sanitation related utilization.
5. Fintech services provider PayU is set to acquire which Indian fintech company for $4.7 bn?
[A] Razorpay
[B] BillDesk
[C] Mobikwik
[D] Pine Labs
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Correct Answer: B [BillDesk]
Notes:
- Fintech services provider PayU is set to acquire Indian digital payments provider- BillDesk for $4.7 billion.
- This is set to be one of the largest deals in the Indian fintech sector.
- After this, PayU, the payments and fintech business of Prosus which operates in more than 20 high-growth markets, will become one of the leading online payment providers globally
6. The multi-nation military exercise named ‘ZAPAD 2021’ is held in which country?
[A] Russia
[B] China
[C] Sri Lanka
[D] India
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Correct Answer: A [Russia]
Notes:
- Indian Army is participating in Exercise ZAPAD 2021, a multination exercise at Nizhniy, Russia from 3 to 16 September.
- The two-week military exercise named ‘ZAPAD 2021’ aimed at boosting anti-terror cooperation.
- More than a dozen countries from Eurasia and South Asia will also participate in the same exercise. China and Pakistan are also expected to take part in the exercise as observers.
- A contingent of 200 personnel of the Indian Army will participate in an exercise.
7. Who has been appointed as the Chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)?
[A] J B Mohapatra
[B] Rajesh Damor
[C] Pramod Y Devikar
[D] Deepa Rasal
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Correct Answer: A [J B Mohapatra]
Notes:
- Senior bureaucrat J B Mohapatra has been appointed the chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT).
- Mohapatra, is a 1985-batch Indian Revenue Service (Income Tax) officer, is currently the member in the board that frames the policy for the Income Tax department.
- The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the appointment of J B Mohapatra, as the Chairman of CBDT.
- After the extended tenure of incumbent P C Mody had ended, Mohapatra has been holding the additional charge of CBDT chairman since May 31.
8. The C.1.2 variant of the Coronavirus disease, was first reported in which country?
[A] China
[B] South Africa
[C] India
[D] USA
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Correct Answer: B [South Africa]
Notes:
- The C.1.2 variant of the Coronavirus disease was first reported from South Africa.
- The variant has now spread to at least six countries, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO).
- As per the Indian Government, India has no cases of the new C.1.2 coronavirus disease (Covid-19) variant detected so far.
- The public health body of the United Nations (UN) announced that it was monitoring the new C.1.2 virus strain.
9. Which Indian company has commenced the process of retrofitting LNG kits onto trucks engaged in transportation of coal?
[A] NTPC
[B] IOCL
[C] CIL
[D] Tata Power
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Correct Answer: C [CIL]
Notes:
- India’s state-owned PSU – Coal India Limited (CIL) has commenced the process of retrofitting LNG kits in trucks engaged in transportation of coal.
- This move is aimed to reduce its carbon footprint and bring a positive impact on the environment.
- The company uses over 4 lakh kilolitres of diesel per annum, which costs about Rs.3500 crore
10. Which is the first major city in India, to release a Climate Action Plan?
[A] Mumbai
[B] New Delhi
[C] Kochi
[D] Ahmadabad
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Correct Answer: A [Mumbai]
Notes:
- The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is drafting a Mumbai Climate Action Plan (MCAP) to tackle climate challenges.
- BMC also recently launched a website for the same.
- The Climate Action plan focusses on six areas — sustainable waste management, urban greening and biodiversity, urban flooding and water resource management, building energy efficiency, air quality, and sustainable mobility.
- The plan is expected to be ready by November ahead of the United Nations Climate Change (COP26) conference.
