Current Affairs Quiz - August, 2021
1. Who is the national record holder in the men’s 3000m steeplechase?
[A] Gulzara Singh Mann
[B] Avinash Sable
[C] Gopal Saini
[D] Madan Singh
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Correct Answer: B [Avinash Sable]
Notes:
Avinash Sable finished seventh in 3000m steeplechase event at the Tokyo Olympics 2020. He took 8 minutes 18.12 seconds (8:18.12s) to finish the race and set a national record by breaking his own record of 8:20.20s that he set during the Federation Cup in March. He became the first Indian after 1952 to qualify for the Olympics in 3000m steeplechase event.
Avinash Sable belongs to Beed district of Maharashtra.
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. At which place, hotline between India and China has been established in August, 2021?
[A] Bhutan
[B] Ladakh
[C] Manipur
[D] Sikkim
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Correct Answer: D [Sikkim]
Notes:
According to the Ministry of Defence, a hotline was established between Indian Army at Kongra La in North Sikkim and the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) at Khamba Dzong in the Tibet Autonomous Region. It was established on 1 August, 2021. PLA Day is celebrated on August 1 by the People’s Republic of China. It is also known as Army Day.
The hotline was established with a motive of maintaining peace & tranquility at the borders and nearby areas and build trust and strengthening cordial relations.
India and China have two military hotlines in eastern Ladakh (Chushul and Daulat Beg Oldi). The 12th round of Corps Commander talks was held on July 31, 2021 at Moldo (Chinese side).
4. 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
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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.
5. Which is the first digital investment platform to launch UPI based AutoPay functionality for its MF SIP Investments in India?
[A] MobiKwik
[B] Paytm
[C] PhonePe
[D] Google Pay
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Correct Answer: C [PhonePe]
Notes:
PhonePe became the first digital investment platform to launch UPI based AutoPay functionality for its Mutual Fund (MF) Systematic Investment Plans ( SIP) and offerings in India. The UPI AutoPay function will be available for existing as well as new investors on PhonePe app.
SIP is an investment route offered by Mutual Funds. In SIP, one can invest a fixed amount in a Mutual fund scheme according to their will at regular intervals.
SIPs are open-ended. Customers can initiate, pause, restart and terminate SIP at any time.
PhonePe was founded in 2015 and was later acquired by Flipkart in 2016. Its headquarter is in Mumbai and Sameer Nigam is the current CEO of PhonePe.
6. Who is the author of the newly published book, “Nehru, Tibet and China”?
[A] Aravind Adiga
[B] Ramesh Narayan
[C] Avtar Singh Bhasin
[D] Ramchandra Guha
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Correct Answer: C [Avtar Singh Bhasin]
Notes:
Penguin Random House India published a new book “Nehru, Tibet and China” which is authored by Avtar Singh Bhasin. Avtar Singh Bhasin is also the publisher of original archival documents. The book “Nehru, Tibet and China” describes about the various details and events that took place from the Independence of India to the 1962 Indo-China war. It focuses on the Indo-China relationship as well as Tibet and its boundary issues, occupation of Tibet by China and the fleeing of the 14th Dalai Lama from Tibet to India.
Avtar Singh Bhasin served in the Ministry of External Affairs for about 30 years. He retired in 1993 as the Director of the Historical Division. He has also served in the Ministry of Defence and National Archives of India. He has written various books on South Asian Affairs like India in Sri Lanka : Between Lion & the tigers,
7. Who won the gold medal in men’s singles badminton at Tokyo Olympics on August 2, 2021?
[A] Wang Yilyu
[B] Lee Yang
[C] Wang Chi-lin
[D] Viktor Axelsen
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Correct Answer: D [Viktor Axelsen]
Notes:
Viktor Axelsen won the gold medal in men’s singles badminton at Tokyo Olympics on August 2, 2021. He belongs to Denmark. He defeated Chen long of china who won the gold medal in 2016 Olympics held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Viktor Axelsen is the 2017 World Champion and the gold medalist of 2020 Summer Olympics. He became the first European player to won the World Junior Championship. He defeated Kang Ji-wook of Korea in 2010 and won the World Junior Championship.
8. At which place, DefExpo-2022 is scheduled to be held?
[A] Gandhinagar
[B] Surat
[C] Gurugram
[D] Lucknow
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Correct Answer: A [Gandhinagar]
Notes:
DefExpo-2022 is scheduled to be held from 11-13 March, 2022 in Gandhinagar (Gujarat). Ministry of Defence organises Military exhibitions in form of the defence expo and the aero India every two years. DefExpo is basically the land and naval systems show of the Defence Ministry. The last edition of the DefExpo was held in Lucknow. Before 2014, It was used to be organised only in New Delhi.
Rajnath Singh is the Defence Minister of India.
9. Which High Court has recently quashed Tamil Nadu’s law banning online games?
[A] Bombay High Court
[B] Allahabad High Court
[C] Delhi High Court
[D] Madras High Court
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Correct Answer: D [Madras High Court]
Notes:
Madras High Court has revoked a law that was passed by the state government of Tamil Nadu which banned online games like poker, rummy and other skill-based games that involve stakes. Quashing an amendment on the Tamil Nadu Gaming Act that banned online games, the court stated that complete ban on online games is disproportionate and irrational.
10. Which organization has been nominated to execute the project of Enhancement of Digital Appeal at National War Memorial?
[A] Bharat Electronics Limited
[B] Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
[C] Bharat Dynamics
[D] Defence Research and Development Organisation
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Correct Answer: A [Bharat Electronics Limited]
Notes:
Bharat Electronics Limited has been nominated to execute the project of Enhancement of Digital Appeal at National War Memorial. The construction cost towards establishing the National War Memorial is Rs 176.65 crore.
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