Current Affairs Quiz - August, 2021
31. Ashraf Ghani has resigned from presidency. He was the president of which country?
[A] Afghanistan
[B] Iraq
[C] Iran
[D] Saudi Arabia
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Correct Answer: A [Afghanistan]
Notes:- Afghan President Ashraf Ghani had left the country to avoid bloodshed as the Taliban entered the capital Kabul.
- Diplomats from the various countries have already evacuated their embassies.
- The Taliban has captured nearly a dozen key cities in Afghanistan. With the departure of US forces, it is poised to take over the country from the embattled Afghan government.
32. Which bank has introduced a special deposit scheme to mark the celebratory occasion of 75 years of Independence?
[A] Canara Bank
[B] Punjab National Bank
[C] Bank of Baroda
[D] State Bank of India
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Correct Answer: D [State Bank of India]
Notes:- The country’s largest public lender State Bank of India (SBI) has introduced a new deposit scheme, under which it will offer additional interest to individuals and senior citizens.
- The new deposit scheme, called the SBI Platinum Deposits has been launched as a special deposit scheme to mark the celebratory occasion of 75 years of Independence.
- As part of the special deposit scheme, individuals can get additional interest up to 0.15% on term deposits for 75 days, 75 weeks and 75-month tenors.
- An individual can select 75-day, 525-day and 2,250-day tenures under the special scheme, under which additional interest can be gained on investments.
33. By which year, the government is going to provide fortified rice to the poor under various schemes?
[A] 2023
[B] 2024
[C] 2025
[D] 2022
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Correct Answer: B [2024]
Notes:- While addressing the nation on 75th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced to provide fortified rice to poor under various schemes by the year 2024.
- This decision was taken in order to address the problem of malnutrition in India.
- Providing nutrition to every poor person India is a priority of the government. This decision was taken in the view that, malnutrition and lack of essential nutrients among poor women and poor children is a major hurdle in their development.
- Government will provide fortified rice with nutrition them.
- Child Malnutrition is a major threat to the growth and development of children.
- Micronutrient deficiencies or ‘hidden hunger’ also continue to pose significant public health problems in Indian populations.
- Food fortification is the simplest and sustainable public health strategies that address the challenge of micronutrient deficiencies. It is a cost-effective, scientifically proven, and globally recognised approach. It also helps in easily reaching to wider & vulnerable populations by means of existing food delivery systems.
34. Which date of August is observed as Patriots’ Day in the state of Manipur?
[A] 14 August
[B] 17 August
[C] 16 August
[D] 13 August
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Correct Answer: D [13 August]
Notes:- In Manipur, Patriots’ Day in memory of those heroes who sacrificed their lives in the Anglo-Manipur War, 1891 is observed annually on 13th August.
- On the occasion, Governor Shri Ganga Prasad Chaurasia inaugurated the Memorial Complex dedicated to the exiled martyrs of the Anglo-Manipur War 1891 at Bir Tikendrajit Park, Imphal.
- The names of those unsung heroes who fought valiantly against the mighty British forces and later exiled to Andaman and Nicobar Islands are engraved on the Memorial Stone.
- Later, the artistes of Roop Raag performed the first rendition of the State Song of Manipur “Sana Leibak Manipur” the State Cabinet has decided to adopt this song as the State song of Manipur recently.
35. With which country, India has participated in the bilateral naval exercise ‘Exercise Konkan 2021?’
[A] Sri Lanka
[B] Russia
[C] Australia
[D] United Kingdom
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Correct Answer: D [United Kingdom]
Notes:- India has participated in the bilateral naval exercise ‘Exercise Konkan 2021’ with United Kingdom.
- This naval exercise was held between the Indian Navy and the Royal Navy of Britain in Portsmouth, UK.
- INS Tabar took part in the annual bilateral exercise Konkan between the Indian Navy and Britain’s Royal Navy.
- The Indian Navy and Royal Navy have been conducting the bilateral naval exercise Konkan every year since 2004.
36. Recently, which ministry has launched Arogya Dhara 2.0 scheme?
[A] Ministry of AYUSH
[B] Ministry of Home Affairs
[C] Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
[D] Ministry of Finance
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Correct Answer: C [Ministry of Health and Family Welfare]
Notes:- Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has inaugurated Arogya Dhara 2.0 to increase the reach of Ayushman Bharat – Jan Arogya Yojana and create more awareness about the scheme.
- The minister launched three initiatives — Adhikar Patra, Abhinandan Patra, and Ayushman Mitra.
- Adhikar Patra will be issued to the beneficiaries during their hospital admissions for treatment under the PM-JAY scheme to make them aware about their rights so that they can claim free and cashless health care services.
- The Abhinandan Patra, is a ‘thank you note’ that will be issued to the beneficiaries during their discharge after the treatment under PM-JAY.
- Ayushman Mitra is an initiative launched so that the citizens can contribute towards Ayushman Bharat by assisting the eligible people in getting the Ayushman cards.
37. Which organization has become the first rail operator in India to join TradeLens?
[A] Arshyia Rail Infrastructure Ltd
[B] Gati Ltd
[C] Container Corporation of India Ltd
[D] GatewayRail
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Correct Answer: D [GatewayRail]
Notes:- Intermodal logistics service provider GatewayRail has joined hands with blockchain-enabled digital container logistics platform TradeLens.
- TradeLens will help it in its digitalization journey.
- Developed jointly by AP Moller-Maersk and IBM, TradeLens was launched to help modernize the world’s supply chain ecosystems with a special focus on containerized freight and logistics.
- TradeLens brings together data from the entire global supply chain ecosystem. This data allows TradeLens and its network partners to modernize manual and paper-based documents by replacing them with blockchain-enabled digital solutions.
- It also allows the network partners to provide their customers with deeper visibility into the entire journey for their cargo from origin to destination.
- GatewayRail has become the first rail operator in India to join TradeLens.
38. Recently, with which country, India has inked a deal to procure assault rifles for the Indian Army?
[A] Israel
[B] Russia
[C] United States
[D] Canada
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Correct Answer: B [Russia]
Notes:- As part of mega infantry modernisation programme, India is procuring a sizable number of AK-103 series of assault rifles for the Indian Army from Russia.
- A deal has been finalised under the provisions of emergency procurement.
- The rifles are being procured under the emergency financial powers granted to the three services to make urgent purchases
39. Who has won the silver medal in the 10,000m race walk at World U-20 Athletics in Nairobi?
[A] Gurpreet Singh
[B] Rahul Rohilla
[C] Sandeep Kumar
[D] Amit Khatri
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Correct Answer: D [Amit Khatri]
Notes:- Amit Khatri has won a silver medal in men’s 10,000m race walk event to clinch in Nairobi.
- The 17-year-old Khatri clocked 42 minute 17.94 seconds to finish second behind Kenya’s Heristone Wanyoni (42:10.84).
- The mixed 4x400m relay team had won a bronze on the first day of competitions on August 18.
40. Recently, which State/UT has launched COVID-19 Affected Livelihood Support Scheme to provide assistance to those who had been severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic?
[A] Manipur
[B] Puducherry
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Odisha
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Correct Answer: A [Manipur]
Notes:- Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has launched COVID-19 Affected Livelihood Support Scheme to provide assistance to those who had been severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in the State.
- The distribution of a total amount of Rs 1.56 crore to 6,276 beneficiaries of the scheme at the rate of Rs 2500 per beneficiary marked the launch function.
- A total of 22,336 applications were received so far including 13,651 from street vendors, 4,890 from transport drivers, 3,680 from van drivers and 145 artists.
- Out of the applications received, 7,943 had been verified and the first instalment of Rs 2500 each was distributed to 6,276 applicants. The total amount was around Rs 1.56 crore.
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