August 2021

Tapovan Vishnugadh project, recently seen in news, is located in A. Uttarakhand B. Sikkim C. Himachal Pradesh D. Kerala Explanation: The Environment Ministry has disclosed that it has permitted seven hydroelectric power projects, which are reportedly in advanced stages of construction, to go ahead. One of them is the 512 MW Tapovan Vishnugadh project, in […]

Khorasan is a historical area that takes in parts of which of the following country? A. Afghanistan B. Iran C. Central Asia D. All of these Explanation: United States forces helping to evacuate Afghans desperate to flee Taliban rule were on alert for more attacks after an ISIL-affiliated suicide bombing that killed at least 175

Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the Right to be Forgotten? A. The Right to be Forgotten falls under the purview of an individual’s right to privacy, which is governed by the Personal Data Protection Bill that is yet to be passed by Parliament. B. In 2017, the Right to Privacy

Who among the following is the chairperson of the Jallianwala Bagh Memorial Trust? A. Prime Minister of India B. The President of India C. Union Minister of Culture D. Union Home Minister Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently inaugurated the renovated Jallianwala Bagh complex in Amritsar on August 28. PM is also the chairperson of

Who is Hari Singh Nalwa, recently seen in news? A. Sikh Poet B. Sikh Writer C. Sikh Player D. Sikh Commander Explanation: Hari Singh Nalwa, a legendary Sikh commander, tamed the turbulent forces at play in Afghanistan and earned the reputation of the most feared Sikh warrior there. Hari Singh Nalwa was one of the

Who recently announced Major Plans for boosting AYUSH initiatives in Northeast? A. Narendra Modi B. Nirmala Sitharaman C. Sarbananda Sonowal D. Ashwini Vaishnaw Explanation: Union Ayush Minister Sarbananda Sonowal recently announces Major Plans for boosting AYUSH initiatives in Northeast. Financial provision of Rs 70 crore, under National Ayush Mission(NAM) support, is to be provided for

Central Government has approved to increase the family pension of bank employees to which percent? A. 10% B. 20% C. 30% D. 40% Explanation: The Central Government has approved to increase the family pension of bank employees to 30 per cent of last salary drawn. This move would make family pension go up to as

The Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) – National Mission for Financial Inclusion recently completed how many years? A. 5 Years B. 6 Years C. 7 Years D. 8 Years Explanation: The Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) – National Mission for Financial Inclusion, completes seven years of successful implementation. Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) is National

When the Association of Renewable Energy of States celebrated its 7th Foundation Day? A. 27 August, 2021 B. 28 August, 2021 C. 29 August, 2021 D. 30 August, 2021 Explanation: The Association of Renewable Energy of States (AREAS) celebrated its 7th Foundation Day on 30 August, 2021. On this occasion Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) were

The aim of Operation Devi Shakti is A. To seize control of the Siachen Glacier in Kashmir. B. To evacuate Indian citizens and foreign nationals from Afghanistan. C. To repatriate Indian citizens from overseas during the Covid-19 pandemic. D. None of these Explanation: An Indian Air Force (IAF) flight carrying 24 Indian and 11 Nepalese