July 2021

Which of the following becomes India’s first city to provide quality drinking tap water? A. Puri B. Mumbai C. Hyderabad D. Chennai Explanation: Odisha’s famous city, Puri became the first city in India where people can avail high quality drinking water directly from the tap on 24-hour basis. No metropolitan city in India have such […]

India and which of the following country to hold 12th edition of joint military exercise? A. US B. Russia C. Japan D. Australia Explanation: India and Russia are going to carry out the 12th edition of the Indo-Russia Joint Military Exercise (INDRA) at Volgograd city in Russia in August. The exercise will entail conduct of

Who recently inaugurated National Commission for Women’s 24/7 helpline number? A. Narendra Modi B. Amit Shah C. Smriti Irani D. Nirmala Sitharaman Explanation: The Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Smriti Irani inaugurates National Commission for Women’s 24/7 helpline number. The helpline aims to provide 24/7 online support to women affected by violence through

Worldwide, which percent of the phosphate rock mined is used to manufacture phosphate fertilizers? A. More than 71% B. More than 74% C. More than 78% D. More than 85% Explanation: India to explore indigenous deposits of phosphatic rock, a step towards becoming AatmaNirbhar in fertilizer production. Phosphate rock deposits can be sedimentary or igneous

Which of the following space agency gears to launch its Merchandise Programme? A. ISRO B. JAXA C. NASA D. ESA Explanation: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is geared up to bring Space to the Earth by offering customised space-themed merchandise to the public. In a bid to create awareness and kindling interest of students,

Which of the following space agency to launch large infrared James Webb Space Telescope (JWST)? A. ISRO B. JAXA C. NASA D. ESA Explanation: NASA is set to launch the large infrared James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) touted as the “premier observatory” of the coming decade later this year. Considered the successor of the Hubble

Who recently sworn in as new Chief Minister of Karnataka? A. Basavaraj Bommai B. DS Suresh C. K Shivanagouda Naik D. Paranna Ishwarappa Munavalli Explanation: Basavaraj Bommai recently sworn in as new Chief Minister of Karnataka. Basavaraj Bommai is the three-time MLA from Shegaon in Haveri district in North Karnataka and was the Home Minister

Which country to develop ‘Iron Dome’-style defense system? A. Bangladesh B. Pakistan C. South Korea D. Sri Lanka Explanation: South Korea approved plans to pursue a U.S. $2.6 billion artillery interception system, similar to Israel’s “Iron Dome”. This new defence system will be designed and built specifically to thwart attacks by rockets and long-range missiles

Which of the following country’s Nauka module is set to integrate with International Space Station? A. US B. China C. India D. Russia Explanation: Russian Nauka module is set to integrate with International Space Station which was launched from Kazakhstan on July 21. In its place, Russia’s space agency Roscosmos will be attaching a significantly