August 2021

Who recently launched theme song for Tokyo Paralympics? A. Virendra Kumar B. Anurag Thakur C. Giriraj Singh D. Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi Explanation: Sports Minister Anurag Thakur launched the theme song for Tokyo Paralympics in New Delhi. Indian para-athletes have performed consistently in the International para-sports competitions and brought laurels for the country. The song “Kar […]

Who recently called for quick roll-out of flex-fuel vehicles? A. Narendra Modi B. Amit Shah C. Nitin Gadkari D. Nirmala Sitharaman Explanation: Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari recently called for a quick roll-out of flex-fuel vehicles capable of running on 100 per cent ethanol and gasoline in Indian automobile sector. A flexible-fuel vehicle (FFV) or

Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the Essential Defence Services Bill, 2021? A. The Lok Sabha recently passed the Essential Defence Services Bill, 2021 amidst din without any discussion. B. The Bill seeks to replace the Ordinance promulgated in June this year. C. Both A & B D. None of these

Which of the following state government to release 63 life convicts to decongest prisons? A. Bihar B. Uttar Pradesh C. West Bengal D. Tamil Nadu Explanation: The West Bengal government has decided to release 63 life convicts in an attempt to decongest its prisons. However, civil rights activists have raised questions on why no political

Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the Preventive detention? A. Preventive detention is a necessary evil only to prevent public disorder. B. The detention of a person cannot exceed three months unless advisory board reports sufficient cause for extended detention The board is to consist of judges of a high court.

The ‘AICTE Translation Automation Artificial Intelligence Tool’ translates English language online courses into how many languages? A. Seven B. Nine C. Eleven D. Fifteen Explanation: The Vice President witnessed a demonstration by the AICTE officials on a unique tool that translates English language content into 11 different Indian languages. The ‘AICTE Translation Automation Artificial Intelligence

Which of the following country recently finalised Bill to grant new status to Gilgit-Baltistan? A. China B. Pakistan C. Afghanistan D. Nepal Explanation: India clearly conveyed to Pakistan that the entire Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, including the areas of Gilgit and Baltistan, are an integral part of the country by virtue

Which of the following bank recently signed MOU with Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship? A. Axis bank B. Indian Bank C. State Bank of India D. Bank of Baroda Explanation: Indian Bank recently signed a MoU with Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (SINE) for extending exclusive credit facility to Start-ups and MSMEs. SINE, IIT, Bombay

Jim Corbett National Park is located in which of the following state? A. Uttarakhand B. Uttar Pradesh C. Himachal Pradesh D. Rajasthan Explanation: The incidents of human-wildlife conflict with tigers are far lesser than human-leopard and human-elephants, despite registering an increase of 263 tigers between years 2008-2018 in Uttarakhand. To celebrate International Tiger Day last

Which of the following bank launched ‘SIM Binding’ feature in YONO and YONO Lite? A. RBI B. SBI C. PNB D. ICICI Bank Explanation: State Bank of India has launched a new and enhanced security feature – ‘SIM Binding’ in YONO and YONO Lite to safeguard the interest of its customers. The new version of