Current Affairs Quiz - August, 2021
1. Which two space agencies collaborated to launch the mission called “NISAR”?
[A] ROSCOSMOS and NASA
[B] NASA and CNSA
[C] ISRO and ROSCOSMOS
[D] ISRO and NASA
[B] NASA and CNSA
[C] ISRO and ROSCOSMOS
[D] ISRO and NASA
Correct Answer: D [ISRO and NASA]
Notes:
NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) which is a joint mission of ISRO and NASA is proposed to be launched in 2023. It is focusing on making global measurement of land surface changes using advanced radar imaging. The information was given by Jitendra Singh, Earth Sciences Minister.
NISAR Satellite will be the first satellite to use dual frequencies. It will be used for remote sensing. It will be also used for global observations over all land masses including the Polar cryosphere and the Indian Ocean region i.e. it will help in understanding the natural processes of the Earth.
NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) which is a joint mission of ISRO and NASA is proposed to be launched in 2023. It is focusing on making global measurement of land surface changes using advanced radar imaging. The information was given by Jitendra Singh, Earth Sciences Minister.
NISAR Satellite will be the first satellite to use dual frequencies. It will be used for remote sensing. It will be also used for global observations over all land masses including the Polar cryosphere and the Indian Ocean region i.e. it will help in understanding the natural processes of the Earth.
2. Which country holds the world record in the mixed 4x100m medley relay?
[A] India
[B] Britain
[C] USA
[D] China
[B] Britain
[C] USA
[D] China
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.
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.
3. Who is the first Italian man to win an Olympic medal in a 100m race?
[A] Leonardo Fabbri
[B] Maurizio Damilano
[C] Andrew Howe
[D] Marcell Jacobs
[B] Maurizio Damilano
[C] Andrew Howe
[D] Marcell Jacobs
Correct Answer: D [Marcell Jacobs]
Notes:
Marcell Jacobs won a gold medal in a 100m race at the Tokyo Olympics on August 1, 2021. He completed the race in 9.80 seconds and became the first Italian man to win an Olympic medal in a 100m race. He also set a European record in 100m race by finishing the race in 9.80 seconds. He is an Italian sprinter and long jumper. He won the 60metres title during the 2021 European Athletics Indoor Championships.
Marcell Jacobs won a gold medal in a 100m race at the Tokyo Olympics on August 1, 2021. He completed the race in 9.80 seconds and became the first Italian man to win an Olympic medal in a 100m race. He also set a European record in 100m race by finishing the race in 9.80 seconds. He is an Italian sprinter and long jumper. He won the 60metres title during the 2021 European Athletics Indoor Championships.
4. Which is the highest ranked Indian company in terms of total revenue in a fiscal year as per the Forbes 500 list of companies 2021?
[A] Infosys
[B] Wipro
[C] Reliance Industries Limited (RIL)
[D] Tata Motors
[B] Wipro
[C] Reliance Industries Limited (RIL)
[D] Tata Motors
Correct Answer: C [Reliance Industries Limited (RIL)]
Notes:
Forbes released Fortune 500 global list of companies on August 2, 2021.
As per the list, Reliance Industries Ltd. (RIL) is the highest ranked Indian company in a fiscal year ended on or before March 31, 2021. Globally, It is on 155th position. Apart from RIL, there are other Indian companies also such as Tata Motors, Indian Oil Corporation, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, Rajesh Exports, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd.
Reliance Industries Limited is an Indian multinational conglomerate company which includes different sectors such as energy, petrochemicals, natural gas, retail, telecommunications, mass media, textiles etc. It was founded on 8 May, 1973 by Dhirubhai Ambani. Mukesh Ambani is the current CEO of Reliance Industries Limited.
Forbes is an American business magazine. It is owned by Integrated whale media investments and Forbes family. It features articles on finance, industry, investments and marketing topics. It is based in New Jersey, USA.
Forbes released Fortune 500 global list of companies on August 2, 2021.
As per the list, Reliance Industries Ltd. (RIL) is the highest ranked Indian company in a fiscal year ended on or before March 31, 2021. Globally, It is on 155th position. Apart from RIL, there are other Indian companies also such as Tata Motors, Indian Oil Corporation, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, Rajesh Exports, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd.
Reliance Industries Limited is an Indian multinational conglomerate company which includes different sectors such as energy, petrochemicals, natural gas, retail, telecommunications, mass media, textiles etc. It was founded on 8 May, 1973 by Dhirubhai Ambani. Mukesh Ambani is the current CEO of Reliance Industries Limited.
Forbes is an American business magazine. It is owned by Integrated whale media investments and Forbes family. It features articles on finance, industry, investments and marketing topics. It is based in New Jersey, USA.
5. Who is the first Indian Javelin thrower to enter the finals of the Olympic Games?
[A] Jagdish Bishnoi
[B] Shivpal Singh
[C] Vipin Kasana
[D] Neeraj Chopra
[B] Shivpal Singh
[C] Vipin Kasana
[D] Neeraj Chopra
Correct Answer: D [Neeraj Chopra ]
Notes:
Neeraj Chopra qualifies for the Javelin throw final on August 4, 2021. He topped the Group A qualification with a big throw of 86.65m . Subedar Neeraj Chopra, VSM is an Indian track and field athlete and a Junior Commission Officer in Indian Army. He is the first Indian to ever win a World title in Track and Field at U-20. He belongs to Panipat (Haryana).
Neeraj Chopra qualifies for the Javelin throw final on August 4, 2021. He topped the Group A qualification with a big throw of 86.65m . Subedar Neeraj Chopra, VSM is an Indian track and field athlete and a Junior Commission Officer in Indian Army. He is the first Indian to ever win a World title in Track and Field at U-20. He belongs to Panipat (Haryana).
6. Who has been appointed as the Prime Minister of Armenia?
[A] Nikol Pashinyan
[B] Artur Sargsyan
[C] Aram Vardevanian
[D] Armen Sarkissian
[B] Artur Sargsyan
[C] Aram Vardevanian
[D] Armen Sarkissian
Correct Answer: A [Nikol Pashinyan]
Notes:
Nikol Pashinyan, the chairman of the Civil Contract Party has been re-appointed as the Prime Minister of Armenia. He was first appointed as the Prime Minister in 2018.
President Armen Srkissian approved Pashinyan’s candidacy for the post of Prime Minister of Armenia.
Armenia is a country in Asia. It lies in the mountainous Caucasus region between Asia and Europe. Yerevan is the capital of Armenia and Armenian dram is its currency.
Nikol Pashinyan, the chairman of the Civil Contract Party has been re-appointed as the Prime Minister of Armenia. He was first appointed as the Prime Minister in 2018.
President Armen Srkissian approved Pashinyan’s candidacy for the post of Prime Minister of Armenia.
Armenia is a country in Asia. It lies in the mountainous Caucasus region between Asia and Europe. Yerevan is the capital of Armenia and Armenian dram is its currency.
7. Who holds the world record in the women’s 400-metre hurdles?
[A] Femke Bol
[B] Dalilah Muhammad
[C] Sydney McLaughlin
[D] Allyson Felix
[B] Dalilah Muhammad
[C] Sydney McLaughlin
[D] Allyson Felix
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.
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.
8. In which state/UT, Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has constructed the highest motorable road in the world?
[A] Jammu and Kashmir
[B] Sikkim
[C] Ladakh
[D] Manipur
[B] Sikkim
[C] Ladakh
[D] Manipur
Correct Answer: C [Ladakh]
Notes:
Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has constructed the highest motorable road in the world at a height of 19,300 ft at Umlingla Pass in the Eastern Ladakh region. This construction has created a record in high-altitude road construction. BRO has constructed a 52-km long tarmac road through Umlingla Pass, bettering the record of a road which is in Bolivia at 18,953 ft. This newly constructed road by BRO will now connect the important towns in Chumar sector of Eastern Ladakh.
Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has constructed the highest motorable road in the world at a height of 19,300 ft at Umlingla Pass in the Eastern Ladakh region. This construction has created a record in high-altitude road construction. BRO has constructed a 52-km long tarmac road through Umlingla Pass, bettering the record of a road which is in Bolivia at 18,953 ft. This newly constructed road by BRO will now connect the important towns in Chumar sector of Eastern Ladakh.
9. Which Russian city was venue of India-Russia joint military training Exercise INDRA 2021?
[A] Volgograd
[B] Moscow
[C] Saint Petersburg
[D] Kazan
[B] Moscow
[C] Saint Petersburg
[D] Kazan
Correct Answer: A [Volgograd]
Notes:
The India-Russia joint military training Exercise INDRA 2021 commenced at Prudboy Ranges, Volgograd on 4th August, 2021 with an opening ceremony that saw the unfurling of the national flags of both the countries. An official release stated that exercise INDRA 2021 will enhance interoperability between the Indian and Russian Armies.
The India-Russia joint military training Exercise INDRA 2021 commenced at Prudboy Ranges, Volgograd on 4th August, 2021 with an opening ceremony that saw the unfurling of the national flags of both the countries. An official release stated that exercise INDRA 2021 will enhance interoperability between the Indian and Russian Armies.
10. Which of the following is the key objective of the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India Bill, 2021?
[A] Construction of small airports
[B] Modifying of small airports
[C] Pairing of smaller airports with big airports
[D] None of the above
[B] Modifying of small airports
[C] Pairing of smaller airports with big airports
[D] None of the above
Correct Answer: C [Pairing of smaller airports with big airports]
Notes:
With the passage in Rajya Sabha, Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (Amendment) Bill, 2021 got approval of both houses of Parliament on August 4, 2021. Earlier, on July 29, the Bill was passed in the Lok Sabha. The Bill paves the way for privatisation of a small loss-making airport by clubbing it with a larger airport. The amendment bill proposes to modify the definition of a major airport under the AERA Act 2008. The objective is to pair the smaller non-profitable airports with profitable airports as a combination/package to bidders to make it a viable combination for investment under PPP (public-private partnership) mode.
With the passage in Rajya Sabha, Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (Amendment) Bill, 2021 got approval of both houses of Parliament on August 4, 2021. Earlier, on July 29, the Bill was passed in the Lok Sabha. The Bill paves the way for privatisation of a small loss-making airport by clubbing it with a larger airport. The amendment bill proposes to modify the definition of a major airport under the AERA Act 2008. The objective is to pair the smaller non-profitable airports with profitable airports as a combination/package to bidders to make it a viable combination for investment under PPP (public-private partnership) mode.