11. Lovlina Borgohain, who won the boxing bronze medal in Tokyo Olympics, is from which state?
[A] Sikkim
[B] Assam
[C] Odisha
[D] Mizoram
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Correct Answer: B [Assam]
Notes:
Indian boxer Lovlina Borgohain won the bronze medal in women’s welterweight (69 kg) category at the Tokyo Olympics on 4th August, 2021. The 23-year-old from Assam lost the semi-final to Turkey’s Busenaz Surmeneli.
12. Which Indian ministry is implementing Support to Urban Street Vendors (SUSV) scheme?
[A] Ministry of Rural Development
[B] Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
[C] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
[D] Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare
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Correct Answer: C [Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs]
Notes:
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs is implementing, through States/Union Territories, “Support to Urban Street Vendors (SUSV)”, as a component of Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana- National Urban Livelihood Mission (DAY-NULM) Scheme. It aims to address the livelihood concerns of the urban street vendors by facilitating access to institutional credit, suitable spaces, social security, etc.
13. Ravi Dahiya, who won the wrestling silver medal in Tokyo Olympics, is from which state?
[A] Punjab
[B] Himachal Pradesh
[C] Rajsathan
[D] Haryana
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Correct Answer: D [Haryana]
Notes:
Ravi Dahiya became only the second Indian wrestler to win a silver medal at the Olympic Games after he lost the men’s freestyle 57kg title clash to reigning world champion Zavur Uguev. There were expectations that the 23-year-old Dahiya would become India’s youngest Olympic champion but the Russian defended well to win comfortably. Ravi Dahiya belongs from Haryana.
14. Which country won gold medal in men’s football in Tokyo Olympics, 2021?
[A] Germany
[B] Mexico
[C] Spain
[D] Brazil
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Correct Answer: D [Brazil]
Notes:
On 7th August, 2021 Brazil won the gold medal in men’s football at the Tokyo Olympics by beating Spain 2-1 in the final played. Malcolm and Matheus Cunha scored for Brazil while Mikel Oyarzabal scored for Spain. Mexico won the bronze medal by beating Japan with a score of 3-1. Canada defeated Sweden 3-2 on penalties after the match was tied 1-1 to win the gold medal in women’s football. Bronze medal was won by United States which beat Australia 4-3.
15. Recently, which organization has inducted its first women officers in combat?
[A] Central Industrial Security Force
[B] Indo-Tibetan Border Police
[C] Central Reserve Police Force
[D] National Security Guard
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Correct Answer: B [Indo-Tibetan Border Police]
Notes:
Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) has inducted its first women officers in combat. On 8th August, 2021 ITBP commissioned its first two women officers in combat after they completed their training at the ITBP officers’ training academy located in Mussoorie. A first-ever ‘History of ITBP’ book containing many unknown facts and photographs of the border guarding force was also released by Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami along with ITBP director general S. S. Deswal.
16. What was the theme of International Day of Indigenous Peoples, 2021?
[A] Indigenous Languages
[B] Indigenous peoples’ migration and movement.
[C] Leaving no one behind: Indigenous peoples and the call for a new social contract.
[D] Indigenous Media, Empowering Indigenous Voices
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Correct Answer: C [Leaving no one behind: Indigenous peoples and the call for a new social contract.]
Notes:
The International Day of Indigenous Peoples was celebrated on August 9, 2021 with its theme: ‘Leaving no one behind: Indigenous peoples and the call for a new social contract.’ There are over 476 million indigenous peoples living in 90 countries across the world, accounting for 6.2% of the global population. Indigenous peoples are the holders of a vast diversity of unique cultures, traditions, languages and knowledge systems.
17. Lhasa Gonggar Airport, which was recently in news, is located in which country?
[A] India
[B] China
[C] Japan
[D] South Korea
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Correct Answer: B [China]
Notes:
China made its newly constructed terminal operational at Lhasa airport in Tibet. This new terminal is the biggest terminal in Tibet opened to further expand the transport infrastructure in strategic Himalayan region. It will help Tibet to emerge as a global logistics hub for South Asia. New terminal would give a significant boost to passenger and cargo transport. Airport expansion project was completed at the cost of USD 603 million. It will help Tibet in becoming a global logistics hub for South Asia.
18. Under the Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2021, how many appellate tribunals will be abolished?
[A] 8
[B] 7
[C] 9
[D] 6
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Correct Answer: C [9]
Notes:
A bill seeking to abolish as many as nine appellate tribunals, including the Film Certification Appellate Tribunal (FCAT), was approved by Parliament with the Rajya Sabha passing the proposed legislation on August 9, 2021. The Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2021, was approved by Lok Sabha on August 3. As per the statement of objects and reasons of the bill, all cases pending before such tribunals or authorities will be transferred to the Commercial Court or High Court. The legislation also provides for uniform terms and conditions of service for chairperson and members of various tribunals.
19. Under which article of the constitution, Post Devolution Revenue Deficit is provided to the states of India?
[A] Article 270
[B] Article 275
[C] Article 244
[D] Article 324
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Correct Answer: B [Article 275]
Notes:
The PDRD is provided to the States of India under Article 275 of the Constitution. The grants are released as per the recommendations of the Fifteenth Finance Commission in monthly installments to meet the gap in Revenue Accounts of the States post devolution. The Commission has recommended PDRD grants to 17 States during 2021-22. Finance Ministry releases Revenue Deficit Grant of Rs 9,871 crore to 17 states.
20. What is the rank of Neeraj Chopra in the World Athletics ranking?
[A] First
[B] Third
[C] Second
[D] Fourth
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Correct Answer: C [Second]
Notes:
Javelin Thrower Neeraj Chopra has finished at number 2nd rank in the World Athletics ranking after securing Gold Medal at the Tokyo Olympics 2020. Neeraj Chopra has been ranked second with his score of 1315. He is only behind German athlete Johannes Vetter who is having the score of 1396. Neeraj Chopra created history on August 7, 2021 by winning Gold Medal. He has become India’s first athlete to win gold in track and field at Olympics. He threw the javelin to a distance of 87.58m. World Athletics has listed his throw at the Olympics has now been listed as one among 10 magical moments of athletics (track and field) in the Tokyo Olympics.