1. Which company has launched a new ventilation device named ‘SpiceOxy’?
[A] SpiceJet
[B] IndiGo
[C] Reliance
[D] Amul
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Correct Answer: A [SpiceJet]
Notes:
Gurgaon-based Indian airline SpiceJet has recently launched a compact, portable ventilation device named ‘SpiceOxy’.
The handy and affordable device can be used for patients with mild to moderate breathing issues. SpiceJet has also introduced a fingertip pulse oximeter, which can be used to measure the oxygen level of the blood.
2. The Qutub Minar was illuminated in white and red, to mark the Solidarity movement of which country?
[A] Germany
[B] Russia
[C] Poland
[D] Japan
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Correct Answer: C [Poland]
Notes:
The Embassy of Poland and Polish Institute in Delhi has recently illuminated Qutub Minar in white and red, Poland’s national colours.
It was done to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the creation of Solidarity movement of Poland. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the creation of Solidarity movement, which is a civil rights movement based on Gandhian principles of non-violence.
3. As per the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, who surpassed Mark Zuckerberg to become the third-richest person in the world?
[A] Bill Gates
[B] Elon Musk
[C] MacKenzie Scott
[D] Warren Buffet
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Correct Answer: B [Elon Musk]
Notes:
As per the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, the CEO of the leading space company SpaceX, Elon Musk is now the third-richest person in the world.
The 49-year old billionaire has surpassed Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg. Elon Musk’s net worth raised to USD115.4 billion while that of Zuckerberg is USD 110.8 billion. The first and the second positions were featured by Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos respectively.
4. Which institution has recently developed world’s largest ‘Solar tree’ in India?
[A] ISRO
[B] CSIR
[C] IIT Bombay
[D] IISc
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Correct Answer: B [CSIR]
Notes:
The CSIR’s Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CMERI) has developed the world’s largest ‘solar tree’, It is installed at the CSIR residential complex, Durgapur in West Bengal.
The solar tree is ergonomically designed to ensure maximum solar exposure of each solar photovoltaic panel. The tree has an annual capacity to generate 12,000-14,000 units of Power. There is a total of 35 Solar photovoltaic panels in each tree.
5. Which organization released a survey that finds over half of the 25 kinds of health services is disrupted due to COVID-19?
[A] WEF
[B] WHO
[C] UNICEF
[D] IMF
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Correct Answer: B [WHO]
Notes:
According to a survey by World Health Organization (WHO), countries have witnessed disruptions in at least half of the 25 kinds of health services, due to Covid-19 pandemic.
Immunisation services were the most affected while diagnosis and treatment of non-communicable diseases (NCD) was the second-most impacted. The report states that 94% of the countries in survey concentrated their efforts only on tackling Covid-19.
6. Metro train services are to be operated across the country, except in which state/UT?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Kerala
[D] West Bengal
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Correct Answer: A [Maharashtra]
Notes:
The Union Ministry of Housing and Urban affairs has released a set of guidelines for the restarting Metro services under the Unlock 4 measures.
Metro trains will resume services in a phased manner across the country from September 7, except in Maharashtra. The state will decide on when to restart the services. As per the guidelines, the stations coming under containment zones will remain closed.
7. What is the name of the online contest launched by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, to sensitise about water conservation?
[A] Water Heroes
[B] Jal Raja
[C] Jal Tumhara
[D] Jal Kahani
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Correct Answer: A [Water Heroes]
Notes:
The Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti has launched the ‘Water Heroes – Share Your Stories’ Contest.
The contest is launched from September 1 and it aims to create awareness about the importance of water conservation. Under the contest, entries will be invited every month which is a video explaining the participant’s success story. Selected entries will be awarded Rs. 10,000 each.
8. Hindi, Kashmiri and Dogri are set to become the official languages of which State / UT?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Telangana
[C] Jammu and Kashmir
[D] Daman and Diu
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Correct Answer: C [Jammu and Kashmir]
Notes:
The Union Cabinet, headed by the Prime Minister has approved a bill which gives official language status to Kashmiri, Dogri and Hindi in the UT of Jammu and Kashmir.
These languages are apart from the existing official languages Urdu and English. Jammu and Kashmir Official Languages Bill, 2020 would be introduced in the Monsoon session of the Parliament to legislate this bill.
9. As per the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Ranking (WUR) 2021, which is the only Indian institution to be in the list of top 350 varsities?
[A] IIT Bombay
[B] IIM Ahmedabad
[C] AIIMS
[D] IISc
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Correct Answer: D [IISc]
Notes:
In the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Ranking (WUR) 2021, a total of 63 universities from India qualified for the ranking, whereas none could make it to the top 300.
Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has been placed in the “Rank: 301 – 350” category and is the only Indian institution to be listed in the top 350 institutions. China’s Tsinghua University becomes the first-ever Asian university to make the overall top 20.
10. Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council of India (GJEPC) organised first ever virtual Buyer and Seller Meet for which precious stone/ jewellery?
[A] Loose Diamonds
[B] Coloured Gemstone
[C] Gold Jewellery
[D] Silver Jewellery
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Correct Answer: A [Loose Diamonds]
Notes:
The apex body for promotion of Gems and Jewellery Exports, ‘Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council of India (GJEPC)’ has organised first Virtual Buyer and Seller Meet for loose diamonds.
The Joint Secretary of Ministry of Commerce & Industry inaugurated the first ever meeting. The two-day event will connect buyers and sellers and after the online matching, they would schedule a meeting and discuss their business.
