India and which country to conduct clinical trials of ‘Ashwagandha’? A. UK B. US C. Japan D. Australia Explanation: The Ministry of Ayush has collaborated with the UK’s London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) to conduct a study on ‘Ashwagandha’ for promoting recovery from COVID-19. ‘Ashwagandha’ (Withania somnifera), commonly known as ‘Indian winter […]

Which of the following state’s assembly passed the Goa Bhumiputra Adhikarini Bill, 2021? A. Kerala B. Odisha C. Goa D. Karnataka Explanation: The Goa Assembly passed the Goa Bhumiputra Adhikarini Bill, 2021. The objective was to enable the ‘mool Goenkar (original Goan)’ to live with dignity. It recognises anyone living in the state for 30

Who recently instructed to open one side of Kuthiran Tunnel in Kerala? A. Ashwini Vaishnaw B. Nitin Gadkari C. Arjun Munda D. Jyotiraditya M. Scindia Explanation: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari instructed to open one side of the Kuthiran Tunnel in Kerala. This is the first road tunnel in the state

Who laid foundation stone of Uttar Pradesh State Institute of Forensic Sciences? A. Narendra Modi B. Virendra Kumar C. Amit Shah D. Giriraj Singh Explanation: Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah recently laid the foundation stone of Uttar Pradesh State Institute of Forensic Sciences in Lucknow. The institute, which would operate under the ministry of

Who became the first Indian weightlifter to win silver at the Olympics? A. Mirabai Chanu B. Soniya Chanu C. Renu Bala Chanu D. Sanamacha Chanu Explanation: Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu won a silver medal in the women’s 49 kg weightlifting competition to open India’s counter at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. She became the first Indian weightlifter

Who recently took charge as new Controller General of Accounts? A. Deepak Das B. Ritik Agrawal C. Vinod Kumar D. Ashish Sinha Explanation: Deepak Das recently took charge as the new Controller General of Accounts (CGA). He is the 25th officer to hold the position of CGA. The Parent agency of CAG is Department of

With which country, India established military hotline in north Sikkim? A. Bhutan B. Nepal C. China D. Bangladesh Explanation: India and China established a hotline in Kongra La, north Sikkim, and the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) at Khamba Dzong in the Tibet Autonomous Region to further the spirit of trust and cordial relations along the

When World Lung Cancer Day is observed? A. 1 August B. 2 August C. 3 August D. 4 August Explanation: World Lung Cancer Day is observed on 1 August each year to raise awareness about the causes and treatment of lung cancer and to highlight the issues that a lack of sufficient research funding can create.

When National Mountain Climbing Day is celebrated? A. 1 August B. 2 August C. 3 August D. 4 August Explanation: National Mountain Climbing Day is celebrated on 1 August each year to honour Bobby Matthews and his friend Josh Madigan, for successfully climbing the 46th peak of New York State’s Adirondack Mountains.