Current Affairs Quiz - August, 2021
11. In which national park, last remaining population of the Asiatic Lions are found?
[A] Dudhwa National Park
[B] Kaziranga National Park
[C] Gir National Park
[D] Kanha Tiger Reserve
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Correct Answer: C [Gir National Park]
Notes:
Last remaining population of the Asiatic Lions are found in Gir National Park of Gujarat. In 2020, population of Asiatic lions has surged by almost 29% in Gujarat’s Gir forests. The distribution area of lions has also increased by 36%. Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary, also known as Sasan Gir, is a forest, national park, and wildlife sanctuary near Talala Gir in Gujarat, India. This national park was established in 1965.
12. PM Modi has addressed the industry in an annual meet. Which organization is the host of this meet?
[A] Confederation of Indian Industry
[B] Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India
[C] National Association of Software and Service Companies
[D] Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry
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Correct Answer: A [Confederation of Indian Industry]
Notes:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has addressed the industry on August 11, 2021 on the topic of government and businesses working together for a self-reliant. He spoke on the theme ‘India at 75: government and business working together for Aatmanirbhar Bharat,’ via video conferencing. The two-day annual meeting of the industry body, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), has started on August 11, 2021. Theme of the PM’s address is the guiding principle for India to overcome the devastating impact of the second wave of Coronavirus pandemic. Union government, in its FY22 union budget, articulated a policy to calibrate its import policies and tariffs in order to encourage more value addition to local economy and to discourage import of finished products. Apart from that, global manufacturers are being encouraged to set up factories in India by means of production incentives. As per Government expectations, a strong push to manufacturing and infrastructure creation will help in stimulating economy as capital spending will have a multiplier effect.
13. Which Indian airport has ranked among world’s top-50 best airports in Skytrax World Airport Award ranking 2021?
[A] Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai
[B] Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi
[C] Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata
[D] Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad
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Correct Answer: B [Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi]
Notes:
The Skytrax World Airport Award ranking 2021 was recently published in which Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi has emerged among world’s top-50 best airports in the 2021. Delhi Airport emerged as best airport in India for the third consecutive year. Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru have also found a rank among world’s 100 best airports. According to Skytrax 2021 world airport’s awards list, Delhi has been ranked at 45th position. Ranking has improved by five places as compared to number 50 in 2020. Delhi airport is first Indian airport to achieve this mark. Hyderabad has been ranked at 64th Its raking has been improved by seven places against 71st in 2020. Mumbai is at 65th number, 13 places down from 52nd position in 2020. Bengaluru is at 71st number, 3 places down from 68th rank in 2020.
14. With which organization, IIFL Finance has partnered with to offer innovative digital credit products to its merchants?
[A] Punjab National Bank Housing Finance
[B] Union Bank of India
[C] Citibank
[D] FinBox
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Correct Answer: D [FinBox]
Notes:
IIFL Finance has partnered with Bangalore and Gurgaon-based FinBox to offer innovative digital credit products to its merchants. The investment services company will offer digital credit avenues to its merchants, B2B e-commerce traders; using FinBox’s embedded buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) and working capital credit products. Through this partnership, IIFL and FinBox will disburse ₹1,000 crore in loans over the next 2 quarters, through a completely digital model. Rajat Deshpande, co-founder and chief executive officer FinBox said that the FinBox Embedded Finance Platform powers credit on multiple B2B, e-commerce and retailer aggregator platforms. FinBox’s artificial intelligence and machine learning-powered underwriting capability will enable to extend credit even to MSMEs with thin-to-no credit history.
15. Which country has test fired a cruise missile with a new turbofan engine named Manik?
[A] India
[B] Israel
[C] Germany
[D] Japan
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Correct Answer: A [India]
Notes:
The Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) has successfully tested the ‘Nirbhay’ Indigenous Technology Cruise Missile, powered by the Made-in-India ‘Manik’ Turbofan Engine. The missile was designed by the Aeronautical Development Establishment, a DRDO laboratory in Bengaluru. The engine was designed and developed by another DRDO laboratory, Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), which is also based in Bengaluru. The ‘Nirbhay’ subsonic missile, which has a range of 1000 kilometers, was fired from a military testing facility off the coast of Odisha on Wednesday and it flew for nearly 150 kilometers in 15 minutes.
16. Which state/UT has launched Rashtriya Swasthaya Sevak Abhiyan by launching the Health Warrior Portal?
[A] Himachal Pradesh
[B] New Delhi
[C] Bihar
[D] Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: D [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has launched the Rashtriya Swasthaya Sevak Abhiyan by launching the Health Warrior Portal under which a campaign will be launched to train health workers. A target has been set to have two lakh volunteers in the state and these health workers will also be imparted training. CM Yogi said that in view of the possibility of a third wave of COVID-19, all preparations were being made in the state.
17. SAP India has partnered with which organization to launch of a joint skilling programme TechSaksham?
[A] Facebook
[B] Google
[C] Microsoft
[D] Oracle
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Correct Answer: C [Microsoft]
Notes:
SAP India and Microsoft has announced the launch of a joint skilling programme ‘TechSaksham’ for empowering young women students from underserved communities to build careers in technology. Through the joint initiative, SAP India and Microsoft aims to skill 62,000 women students in areas like artificial intelligence, cloud computing, web design and digital marketing. The programme will work in collaboration with the AICTE Training and Learning Academy-ATAL and state collegiate education departments to support the professional development of faculty at participating institutes.
18. Which bank has received approval from the GIFT SEZ Authority to set up its IFSC banking unit at India’s first global financial centre in Gujarat?
[A] Citibank
[B] IndusInd Bank
[C] Deutsche Bank
[D] Standard Chartered Bank
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Correct Answer: C [Deutsche Bank]
Notes:
Deutsche Bank will set up its IFSC banking unit at India’s first global financial centre in Gujarat. The bank has received approval from the GIFT SEZ Authority to set up an IFSC banking unit at India’s first International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) at GIFT City, Gujarat, a release said on Thursday. The leading German bank with strong European roots has a global network across 59 countries. This will serve as a primer for renowned banks from other geographies to consider GIFT City a viable destination for international financial services. Deutsche Bank is among the largest international banks in India. It had set up its first branch in the country in Mumbai more than 40 years ago. Deutsche Bank has deployed capital over Rs 19,000 crore in its India branch operations. The foreign lender currently employs more than 18,000 people across its various entities in the country.
19. Recently, Gerd Müller, former legendary footballer passed away. Which country did he represent in the football world cup?
[A] East Germany
[B] Hungary
[C] West Germany
[D] Switzerland
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Correct Answer: C [West Germany]
Notes:- Legendary German striker Gerd Müller died aged 75 on August 15, 2021.
- The forward scored 68 goals in 62 appearances for West Germany, including the winning goal in the 1974 World Cup final against Holland.
- During 15 years at Bayern Munich, Müller netted a record 365 goals in 427 Bundesliga games and 66 goals in 74 European matches.
- He was nicknamed “Bomber der Nation” (“the nation’s Bomber”) or simply “Der Bomber” and was named European Footballer of the Year (Ballon d’Or) in 1970.
20. What amount will be invested in Pradhan Mantri Gatishakti initiative?
[A] Rs 150 lakh crore
[B] Rs 300 lakh crore
[C] Rs 200 lakh crore
[D] Rs 100 lakh crore
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Correct Answer: D [Rs 100 lakh crore]
Notes:- Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced Rs 100 lakh crore Pradhan Mantri Gatishakti initiative on August 15, 2021.
- This initiative will create employment opportunities for youth in India.
- It will also lead to growth and development of infrastructure.
- In his address, Prime Minister highlighted that Gatishakti-National Master Plan will be announced soon.
- Prime Minister also noted that, India needs to increase both manufacturing and exports.
- Gati Shakti plan will help in raising global profile of local manufacturers. It will also help manufacturers to compete with their counterparts cross the world. It also increases the possibilities of new future economic zones.
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