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14 AUGUST 2021 CURRENT AFFAIRS MCQs

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Question 11. The 6th meeting of Agriculture Ministers of the member countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) was organized under the chairmanship of which country?
  1.    Tajikistan
  2.    Pakistan
  3.    India
  4.    Kazakhstan
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Tajikistan

The Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar has addressed the 6th meeting of Agriculture Ministers of the member countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), through videoconferencing. The meeting was organized under the chairmanship of Tajikistan in Dushanbe.


Question 12. Who authored the novel titled "A Death in Shonagachhi"?
  1.    Bipasha Basu
  2.    Rijula Das
  3.    Kiran Desai
  4.    Vibha Roy
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Rijula Das

Rijula Das authored a novel titled "A Death in Shonagachhi". The Novel is Published by Picador India.


Question 13. The Indian Navy participated in the U.S. Navy-led Southeast Asia Cooperation and Training (SEACAT) military exercise in which country?
  1.    Australia
  2.    Singapore
  3.    USA
  4.    Maldives
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Singapore

The Indian Navy participated in the U.S. Navy-led Southeast Asia Cooperation and Training (SEACAT) military exercise in Singapore, to demonstrate its maritime manoeuvres.


Question 14. India's total installed renewable energy generation capacity has crossed what amount?
  1.    200 GW
  2.    120 GW
  3.    150 GW
  4.    100 GW
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> 100 GW

India' total installed renewable energy generation capacity crossed the 100 GW mark and the country is fourth in the world in terms of installed renewable energy capacity.


Question 15. Which Airport has been named as the world's best airport on Skytrax's annual ranking?
  1.    Munich Airport
  2.    Hamad International Airport
  3.    Tokyo Haneda Airport
  4.    Incheon International Airport
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Hamad International Airport

Doha's Hamad International Airport has been named the world's best airport on Skytrax's annual ranking, snatching the top position from Singapore's Changi Airport.


Question 16. The Prime Minister has launched Ujjwala 2.0 by handing over LPG connections from which state?
  1.    Madhya Pradesh
  2.    Uttar Pradesh
  3.    Haryana
  4.    Maharashtra
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Uttar Pradesh

The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has launched Ujjwala 2.0 (Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana - PMUY) by handing over LPG connections, at Mahoba Uttar Pradesh via video conferencing.


Question 17. Which country has organized the IBSA Tourism Ministers' meeting through the virtual platform?
  1.    Brazil
  2.    China
  3.    South Africa
  4.    India
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> India

India organized the IBSA (India, Brazil and South Africa) Tourism Ministers' meeting through the virtual platform.


Question 18. Which moon mission has detected water molecules on Lunar Surface?
  1.    Apollo
  2.    Artemis III
  3.    Chandrayaan-2
  4.    MoM
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Chandrayaan-2

A research paper revealed that the Chandrayaan-2 orbiter confirmed the presence of water molecules (H2o) and hydroxyl (OH) on the surface of the moon. The findings were published in the journal Current Science.


Question 19. Who authored the book titled "Art Cinema and India's Forgotten Futures: Film and History in the PostColony"?
  1.    Aditi Roy
  2.    Kiran Sahani
  3.    Fatima Shah
  4.    Rochona Majumdar
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> Rochona Majumdar

The book, "Art Cinema and India's Forgotten Futures: Film and History in the PostColony", written by film historian Rochona Majumdar, will hit the stands in late September.


Question 20. The Plastic Waste Management Amendment Rules, 2021, prohibiting manufacture, import, stocking, distribution, sale and use of identified single-use plastic (SUP) items will be effective from which date?
  1.    September 1, 2021
  2.    August 1, 2022
  3.    July 1, 2022
  4.    July 15, 2022
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> July 1, 2022

The Centre has notified the Plastic Waste Management Amendment Rules, 2021, prohibiting the manufacture, import, stocking, distribution, sale and use of identified single-use plastic (SUP) items, including candy sticks, plates, cups and cutlery, from July 1, 2022.


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