August 2021

The Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga is an autonomous organisation under A. Ministry of Education B. Ministry of Ayush C. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare D. Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Explanation: Ayush Minister Sarbabanda Sonowal reported that the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga has the potential to become the world’s […]

Which of the following ministry organised the Hunar Haats? A. Ministry of Panchayati Raj B. Ministry of Minority Affairs C. Ministry of Commerce and Industry D. Ministry of Rural Development Explanation: Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi has said that 75 Hunar Haats will be organized across the country under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. Hunar

Muhyiddin Yassin resigned as which of the following country’s prime minister? A. Indonesia B. Afghanistan C. Malaysia D. Myanmar Explanation: Malaysia’s Muhyiddin Yassin has resigned as prime minister after months of political turmoil culminated in the loss of his majority. Mr. Muhyidddin’s departure comes less than 18 months after taking office and will plunge the

Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) is an initiative of which of the following ministry? A. Ministry of Home Affairs B. Ministry of Finance C. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs D. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment Explanation: Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has approved proposals for construction of 16,488 houses at the 55th

Who recently inaugurated the world’s second-largest refurbished National Gene Bank? A. Narendra Modi B. Nirmala Sitharaman C. Nitin Gadkari D. Narendra Singh Tomar Explanation: Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Narendra Singh Tomar inaugurated the world’s second-largest refurbished National Gene Bank at the National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources. The Gene Bank was established in 1996

Government recently sanctioned how many houses under PMAY-U? A. 1.13 crore B. 2.13 crore C. 3.13 crore D. 4.13 crore Explanation: The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has approved proposals for the construction of 16 thousand 488 houses at the 55th meeting of the Central Sanctioning and Monitoring Committee under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban

Which of the following is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations? A. World Bank B. UNSC C. WHO D. UNESCO Explanation: The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) recently called for an immediate cessation of all hostilities and the establishment of a new government in Afghanistan that is united, inclusive, and representative.

Which of the following bank launched a MSME mentoring Programme in West Bengal? A. State Bank of India B. ICICI Bank C. Indian Bank D. Punjab National Bank Explanation: Indian Bank recently launched its flagship Business Mentoring Programme ”MSME Prerana” in West Bengal. MSME Prerana is a unique and innovative business mentoring programme in collaboration

Which state/UT will host country’s first Himalayan Film Festival? A. Sikkim B. Ladakh C. Himachal Pradesh D. Jammu & Kashmir Explanation: The union territory of Ladakh will host the first edition of The Himalayan Film Festival 2021 (THFF) from September 24 to 28 in Leh capital city. The five-day festival also aims to create an