1. When is the “National Small Industry Day” celebrated every year?
[A] August 30
[B] September 1
[C] September 3
[D] September 5
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Correct Answer: A [August 30]
Notes:
- National Small Industry Day is an annual celebration to recognises the value of small industries in our society.
- Every year on August 30, the country celebrates National Small Industry Day.
- On August 30, 2000, a comprehensive policy package for the SSI sector was launched in India, to provide support to small firms in India.
- The UN General Assembly has declared June 27 as the MSME Day to enhance public awareness of the contribution of MSMEs in the global economy
2. Which racing driver won the Formula One Belgian Grandprix Tournament?
[A] Max Verstappen
[B] Charles Leclerc
[C] Lewis Hamilton
[D] Sebastien Vettel
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Correct Answer: A [Max Verstappen]
Notes:
- Red Bull Driver Max Verstappen won the Belgian Grand Prix when it was finally called off, due to heavy rains.
- Verstappen’s sixth win of the season was also the 16th of his career. Lewis Hamilton missed earning a record-extending 100th win.
- As the race was shortened, Verstappen collected 12.5 points instead of 25, with Russell getting 9 at second position and Hamilton getting 7.5.
3. Dale Steyn, who announced retirement from international cricket, is from which country?
[A] Australia
[B] South Africa
[C] New Zealand
[D] West Indies
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Correct Answer: B [South Africa]
Notes:
- Legendary South African fast bowler Dale Steyn announced his retirement from cricket, after a career spanning nearly 16 years.
- Steyn had retired from the Test Cricket last year as South Africa’s highest wicket-taker with 439 wickets.
- The bowler was named in the ICC Test team of the Decade and holds the record for the fastest to 400 Test wickets.
- Steyn played 93 Tests, 125 ODIs and 47 T20 internationals for South Africa since making his debut for the Proteas on December 17, 2004.
4. Which is the first Indian state to vaccinate its entire adult population (first dose)?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Himachal Pradesh
[C] Haryana
[D] Goa
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Correct Answer: B [Himachal Pradesh]
Notes:
- Himachal Pradesh has become the first State in the country where everyone above 18 years has been administered with at least one dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.
- As of August 31, India has also crossed the mark of 50 crore first doses and 15 crore second doses, with total vaccinations crossing 65 crore.
- Eight States and UTs in India have given more than 75% dose to the eligible population.
- India also set a record by providing more than 1 Crore vaccinations on a single day, for two das in the month of August.
5. The multi-nation military exercise named ‘ZAPAD 2021’ is held in which country?
[A] Russia
[B] China
[C] Sri Lanka
[D] India
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Correct Answer: A [Russia]
Notes:
- Indian Army is participating in Exercise ZAPAD 2021, a multination exercise at Nizhniy, Russia from 3 to 16 September.
- The two-week military exercise named ‘ZAPAD 2021’ aimed at boosting anti-terror cooperation.
- More than a dozen countries from Eurasia and South Asia will also participate in the same exercise. China and Pakistan are also expected to take part in the exercise as observers.
- A contingent of 200 personnel of the Indian Army will participate in an exercise.
6. ‘Saath’ is a Rural Enterprises Acceleration Programme, launched in which state / UT?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Kerala
[C] Delhi
[D] Jammu and Kashmir
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Correct Answer: D [Jammu and Kashmir]
Notes:
- A Rural Enterprises Acceleration Programme named ‘Saath’ has been launched in the UT of Jammu and Kashmir, for the Self Help Group (SHG) women of the UT.
- This initiative was launched by the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha.
- This aims to impart skills in women members of SHG and convert their small-scale business into large scale enterprises.
7. Which country holds the presidency of the Council of the European Union?
[A] Slovenia
[B] Croatia
[C] Germany
[D] Denmark
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Correct Answer: A [Slovenia]
Notes:
- Slovenia currently holds the presidency of the Council of the European Union.
- External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Slovenian President Borut Pahor and discussed the challenges facing India and the European Union.
- The Minister is set to visit Slovenia, Croatia and Denmark to boost bilateral ties and strengthen India’s cooperation with the EU.
- Slovenia has invited Jaishankar to attend the informal meeting of the foreign ministers of the EU states.
- Jaishankar will also attend the Bled Strategic Forum (BSF) being held in Slovenia.
8. The Fukutoku-Okanoba volcano, which was seen in the news recently, is located in which country?
[A] Japan
[B] China
[C] Philippines
[D] Australia
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Correct Answer: A [Japan]
Notes:
- The Fukutoku-Okanoba volcano, is situated in Japan.
- It is located at about 80 feet below the sea, five kilometres north of Japan’s South Iwo Jima Island.
- As per the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the underwater volcano that exploded in the Pacific Ocean, mid-August, poses a risk to the passage of planes and ships.
- This is regarded as unusual as the eruptions from submarine volcanoes did not reach the height that the plume did.
9. Jezero Crater is a part of which planet?
[A] Venus
[B] Mercury
[C] Mars
[D] Jupiter
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Correct Answer: C [Mars]
Notes:
- NASA’s Mars rover have successfully collected its first rock sample for return to Earth.
- The rock sample, which is about the thickness of a pencil, could have slipped deeper into the tube during a series of planned vibrations.
- Perseverance arrived in February at Mars’ Jezero Crater, in search of rocks to find evidence of ancient life.
- The crater is believed to be the home of a lakebed and river delta, billions of years ago.
- NASA plans to launch more spacecraft to retrieve the samples collected by Perseverance.
10. Which e-Commerce platform has announced the launch of ‘Kisan’ store?
[A] Flipkart
[B] Amazon
[C] JioMart
[D] Big Basket
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Correct Answer: B [Amazon]
Notes:
- Amazon India has launched the Kisan (farmer) store a store on its platform, meant exclusively for farmers.
- The Amazon Kisan store was launched by Agriculture Minister, Narendra Singh Tomar.
- Farmers can now buy farming tools, seeds, crop protection and other farming tools on the Amazon platform.
- This aims to make agri-inputs available to buyers at competitive prices with the added convenience of delivery at their doorstep.
