August 2021

Who recently released handbook to guide EV Charging infrastructure in India? A. NITI Aayog B. APEDA C. SEBI D. DRDO Explanation: NITI Aayog recently released a handbook to guide state governments and local bodies to frame policies and norms towards setting up charging networks for electric vehicles (EV). The objective is to enhance charging infrastructure […]

Ningbo-Zhoushan port, recently seen in news, is located in A. India B. China C. Japan D. Bangladesh Explanation: China has partially shut down the world’s third-busiest container port after a worker there tested positive for Covid-19. The Meishan terminal at Ningbo-Zhoushan port, which is south of Shanghai, accounts for over a fourth of the container

Which ministry launched ‘SonChiraiya’ – (A brand and logo)- for marketing of urban Self-Help Group (SHG) products? A. Ministry of Commerce and Industry B. Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs C. Ministry of Commerce and Industry D. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs Explanation: Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs launched ‘SonChiraiya’ – (A brand and logo)-

Who recently partners with HPMC to export five varieties of apples to Bahrain? A. NITI Aayog B. APEDA C. SEBI D. DRDO Explanation: Agriculture and processed food production export Development Authority (APEDA) recently collaboration with Himachal Pradesh Horticultural Produce Marketing and Processing Corporation Ltd (HPMC) exported first consignment consisting of five unique varieties of apples

Which of the following minister flagged-off ‘Operation Blue Freedom – Land World Record at Siachen Glacier’? A. Ministry of Education B. Ministry of Minority Affairs C. Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways D. Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Explanation: Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Flagged-Off ‘Operation Blue Freedom – Land World Record at

Who recently chaired Open Network for Digital Commerce? A. Narendra Modi B. Piyush Goyal C. Pralhad Joshi D. Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi Explanation: The Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal recently chaired a meeting for the review of the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) initiative of DPIIT. ONDC is globally first-of-its-kind initiative that

Who is Baba Saheb Purandare, recently seen in news? A. ISRO Scientist B. Former Indian Athlete C. Eminent Economist D. Writer and theatre personality from Maharashtra Explanation: The Prime Minister Modi has paid rich tributes to Baba Saheb Purandare ji on entering the 100th year of his life. Balwant Moreshwar Purandare (born 1922), popularly known

SEACAT exercise, recently seen in news, is led by which countries’ navy? A. India B. Japan C. US D. Australia Explanation: The Indian Navy demonstrated its maritime maneuvers in U.S. Navy-led Southeast Asia Cooperation and Training (SEACAT) military exercise in Singapore. The military exercise also included navies of 20 other partner nations as well.

India celebrated which of the following Independence Day on 15 August 2021? A. 73rd B. 75th C. 78th D. 80th Explanation: India celebrated its Independence Day on 15 August each year to mark the freedom from British rule. India is celebrating its 75th Independence Day on August 15, 2021. The Indian Independence movement began during