1. Which initiative has been launched by the Government of India for Pre-school kids?
[A] NDEAR
[B] SAFAL
[C] Vidya Pravesh
[D] Academic Bank of Credit System
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Correct Answer: C [Vidya Pravesh]
Notes:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched some initiatives as a part of the extension to the National Education Policy 2020 on July 29th, 2021. Vidya Pravesh initiative has been launched for Pre School Kids, basically for Grade 1 students. Under this initiative, three-month play module will be set for the children to prepare them for school. It will also include a subject of Indian Sign language at the Secondary Level.
2. In which state / union territory, Karaikal Port is located?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Puducherry
[C] Kerala
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: B [Puducherry]
Notes:The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has set up a committee after receiving the proposals from the government of
Puducherry and Sri Lanka to start the passenger shipping between
Karaikal Port (Puducherry) and Kankesanthurai Port (Sri Lanka).
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between India and Sri Lanka in 2011 and under the provisions of this amendment, the Puducherry govt. and the govt. of Sri Lanka has sent proposals to the Union government of India.
The proposals to start the ferry service for passenger shipping between these two ports has been sent by King lear limited.
3. Who is the current (August, 2021) Vice Chief of the Naval Staff?
[A] Vice Admiral Satish Namdeo
[B] Vice Admiral SN Ghormade
[C] Vice Admiral Karambir Singh
[D] Vice Admiral G. Ashok Kumar
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Correct Answer: B [Vice Admiral SN Ghormade]
Notes:
A formal ceremony was held in the morning on 31st July, 2021 at South block, New Delhi. In this meeting, Vice Admiral SN Ghormade, AVSM, NM assumed charge as the Vice Chief of Naval Staff from Vice Admiral G Ashok Kumar, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, ADC.
The new Vice Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral SN Ghormade is an alumni of National Defence Academy (NDA). He was commissioned in the Indian Navy on 1 Jan 1984 and is a Navigation and Direction Specialist.
The Vice Chief of the Naval Staff (VCNS) is the second-highest ranking officer of the Indian Navy and the deputy to the chief of the navy. VCNS is a PSO at Naval Headquarters in New Delhi. He is responsible for naval related tasks.
4. Which country holds the world record in the mixed 4x100m medley relay?
[A] India
[B] Britain
[C] USA
[D] China
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Correct Answer: B [Britain]
Notes:
Britain won a gold medal recently at the Tokyo Olympics in a mixed 4x100m medley relay event which is a Swimming event. Four British swimmers including male and female both participated in the mixed 4x100m medley relay and they finished first by taking total time duration of 3:37.58s. They set a world record by finishing the event in this time duration. The four swimmers who set this world record are Kathleen Dawson, Adam Peaty, James Guy and Anna Hopkin.
5. Military ruler, Gen. Min Aung Hlaing belongs to which country?
[A] North Korea
[B] Myanmar
[C] South Korea
[D] Libiya
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Correct Answer: B [Myanmar]
Notes:
As per the media reports, the Military ruler, Gen. Min Aung Hlaing has been appointed as the Prime Minister of Myanmar in a newly formed caretaker government. The caretaker government was formed on August 1, 2021. The military leader has taken a pledge to hold elections by 2023 and will establish a union based on democracy and federalism. The military siezed the power from the elected government headed by the State counsellor, Aung San Suu Kyi in February, 2021.
Aung San Suu Kyi is a Burmese politician, diplomat and author. She is a 1991 Nobel Peace Prize laureate. She served as State Counsellor of Myanmar and Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2016 to 2021.
6. Which state police has secured first rank under Crime and Criminal Tracking Networking System?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Haryana
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Correct Answer: D [Haryana]
Notes:
Under the Crime and Criminal Tracking Networking System, Haryana Police secured first position in the country. Haryana got 100% marks. Gujarat police secured second position and Himachal Pradesh police secured third position.
The main aim of the CCTNS is to provide comprehensive and integrated system for effective policing through e-Governance.
An allocation of Rs. 2000 crores was made for the CCTNS project after its approval by the Cabinet in 2009. It is implemented by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) and the project comes under the National e-Governance plan (NeGP) of the Government of India.
National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) comes under the Ministry of Home Affairs. Its headquarter is in New Delhi and Ramphal Pawar is its current director.
7. Which country has decided to issue Golden Visa to all the doctors residing there?
[A] Germany
[B] USA
[C] India
[D] UAE
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Correct Answer: D [UAE]
Notes:
Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA) has launched ‘Golden Residency Services’ to facilitate issuance of golden visa to doctors residing in UAE. They will get a 10-year residency visa. The decision was taken to commend doctors for their contribution to the society during the Corona pandemic. The facilities will be provided according to the instructions of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai.
8. In which state, “Har Hith Store” scheme has been launched recently?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Punjab
[D] Haryana
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Correct Answer: D [Haryana]
Notes:
“Har Hith Store” scheme has been launched recently by Manohar Lal Khattar, the Chief Minister of Haryana. The scheme has been launched to encourage students towards self-employment. Under this scheme, a chain of grocery shops will be opened in rural and urban areas to sell the best quality daily-needs products at reasonable prices.
For the implementation of the scheme, Haryana Agro Industries Corporation Limited (HAICL) signed Trade of Terms (TOT) with 51 corporate companies which will provide quality products to these stores. They will also provide Information Technology Support System.
9. Who holds the world record in the women’s 400-metre hurdles?
[A] Femke Bol
[B] Dalilah Muhammad
[C] Sydney McLaughlin
[D] Allyson Felix
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Correct Answer: C [Sydney McLaughlin]
Notes:
Sydney McLaughlin created a world record after winning the women’s 400-metre hurdles in 51.46 seconds at Tokyo Olympics 2020 recently. Her previous record was of 51.90 seconds. She became the first woman to finish the race before 52 seconds in an event, when she set the record of 51.90 seconds at the USA Olympic trials of 2020. She belongs to the United States of America.
At the Tokyo Olympics 2020 event of the women’s 400-metre hurdles , Dalilah Muhammad won the Silver medal and Femke Bol won the Bronze medal.
10. Praras Khadka, a sportsperson who retired recently, was associated with which sport?
[A] Hockey
[B] Cricket
[C] Kabaddi
[D] Table Tennis
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Correct Answer: B [Cricket]
Notes:
Paras Khadka, the former captain of Nepal Cricket Team has retired from the International Cricket at the age of 34. He is the first batsman of Nepal to score century in ODIs as well as T20s. He was the longest-serving captain of Nepal Cricket team. He represented Nepal in three Under-19 World cups (2004, 2006, 2008) and led his country in 2014 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
International Cricket Council (ICC) is headquartered in Dubai. Greg Barclay is the chairman of ICC and Anil Kumble is the chairman of the ICC’s Cricket Committee.