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PM greeted all those passionate about lion conservation on World Lion Day

Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi has greeted all those passionate about lion conservation on World Lion Day (August 10). Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2021 Lions, listed as “vulnerable” on the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List of Threatened Species, have lost a vast majority of their habitat — and resultantly their population […]

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India and China disengage in Gogra in eastern Ladakh

India and China have withdrawn troops from the friction Patrolling Point (PP) 17A in Gogra along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Eastern Ladakh. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2021 It has taken 12 rounds of military-level talks to see both sides disengage and put in place buffer zones in the Galwan Valley, the site

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Draft Indian Ports Bill 2021

The draft Indian Ports Bill, 2020 was circulated first time for comments of all stakeholders viz. State Governments, Union Territories, State Maritime Boards (SMBs) and major ports. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2021 The draft Indian Ports Bill, 2021 proposes to leave the management and administration of the major ports to the Board of Major Port

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz 11 August 2021 – Gkseries

Daily Current Affairs Quiz 11 August 2021 are very important for Competitive Exams like SSC, Railway, RRB, Banking, IBPS, PSC, UPSC etc. We gkseries team compose these Current Affairs Quiz from Newspapers like The Hindu and other competitive magazines.

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Which ministry has organised a series of theme-based webinars on various aspects of National Education Policy, 2020?

Which ministry has organised a series of theme-based webinars on various aspects of National Education Policy, 2020? A. Ministry of External Affairs B. Ministry of Finance C. Ministry of Food Processing Industries D. Ministry of Education Explanation: The Ministry of Education (MoE) has organised a series of theme-based webinars on various aspects of National Education

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When World Lion day is observed?

When World Lion day is observed? A. 8 August B. 9 August C. 10 August D. 11 August Explanation: World Lion day is observed on August 10 each year to raise awareness about the conservation of lions. The lion is an endangered species on the IUCN Red List. In 2013, co-founders Dereck and Beverly Joubert

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The planet was irrevocably headed towards warming by which degrees Celsius over pre-industrial times in the next two decades?

The planet was irrevocably headed towards warming by which degrees Celsius over pre-industrial times in the next two decades? A. 0.5 B. 1.5 C. 2.5 D. 3.5 Explanation: Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav reported that the IPCC report on climate change is a clarion call for the developed nations to immediately cut emissions and decarbonise

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Which of the following is the second-largest Greek island in area and population?

Which of the following is the second-largest Greek island in area and population? A. Crete B. Evia C. Santorini D. Icaria Explanation: Wildfires are continuing to rip through the Greek island of Evia with strong winds driving flames towards villages. More than 2,000 people have already been evacuated from the island, many of those by

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Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Amendment) Bill, 2021?

Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Amendment) Bill, 2021? A. Parliament recently passed the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Amendment) Bill, 2021. B. The Bill seeks to amend the constitutional list of Scheduled Tribes as recommended by Arunachal Pradesh. C. Both A & B D. None of

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The Javelin throw was added to the Ancient Olympic Games as part of the pentathlon in

The Javelin throw was added to the Ancient Olympic Games as part of the pentathlon in A. 508 BC B. 608 BC C. 708 BC D. 808 BC Explanation: India recently got its first Gold medal in Tokyo Olympics 2020 in the men’s javelin throw event bagged by Neeraj Chopra got, also a first in

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