July 2021

Centre recently hiked DA for Central Govt employees and pensioners to how much percent? A. 21% B. 28% C. 31% D. 37% Explanation: The Union Cabinet decided to hike the Dearness Allowance to Central Government employees and Dearness Relief to pensioners from existing 17 per cent of the Basic Pay and Pension to 28 per […]

Who recently organized the Workshop on weather forecasts needed for wind and solar energy sectors? A. Indian Institutes of Technology, Delhi B. Indian Council of Medical Research, New Delhi C. Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Pune D. Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Delhi Explanation: Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune recently organized virtual

With which country, India recently signed MoU on on cooperation regarding coking Coal? A. Russia B. US C. Iran D. Saudi Arabia Explanation: The Union Cabinet recently approved the Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Steel of the Republic of India and the Ministry of Energy of the Russian Federation on cooperation regarding coking

With which country, India recently signed MoU on Cooperation in the field of Health and Medicine? A. US B. UK C. Japan D. Denmark Explanation: Union Cabinet recently approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare of the Government of the Republic of India and the Ministry of Health

Gandhinagar Capital Railway Station, recently seen in news, is located in which state? A. Odisha B. Gujarat C. Kerala D. Uttar Pradesh Explanation: Prime Minister of India is going to inaugurate and dedicate to the nation several key projects of the Railways in Gujarat on 16th July, 2021. The upgradation of Gandhinagar Capital Railway station

Which is the first north-eastern state to propose a legislation to protect cattle? A. Mizoram B. Assam C. Meghalaya D. Sikkim Explanation: Assam Chief Minister tabled the Assam Cattle Preservation Bill, 2021, on the first day of the 126-member Assembly’s Budget session. The State Cabinet had a week ago approved the Bill seeking to ban

The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) issued framework to set up of which platform? A. Indian Trade Finance Services B. International Trade Finance Services C. Indian Trade Finance Secretariat D. International Trade Finance Secretariat Explanation: The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) issued a framework for setting up and operating the International Trade Finance

Which state’s Chief Minister has announced ex gratia of Rs 5 lakh each to the family of those killed in lightning strikes? A. Madhya Pradesh B. Rajasthan C. Bihar D. Telangana Explanation: Chief Minister of Rajasthan recently announced ex gratia of Rs 5 lakh each to the kin of those who lost their lives due

Which of the following country has become the first foreign country to use BHIM UPI? A. Thailand B. Maldives C. Myanmar D. Bhutan Explanation: Bhutan becomes the first country, in India’s immediate neighbourhood, to use the BHIM app for mobile-based payments and “to adopt UPI standards for its QR deployment”. Indian government’s digital payment app,

Which Aerospace and defense manufacturer recently delivered the 10th P-8I maritime patrol aircraft to the Indian Navy? A. Northrop Grumman B. GE Aviation C. Lockheed Martin D. Boeing Explanation: Boeing has delivered the 10th P-8I maritime patrol aircraft to the Indian Navy, which will further strengthen its long-range maritime reconnaissance anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capabilities. P-8I