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29 AUGUST 2021 CURRENT AFFAIRS MCQs

Total Questions : 20 | Page 1 of 2 pages
Question 1. The World Bank has stopped funding for projects in which country?
  1.    India
  2.    Pakistan
  3.    Afghanistan
  4.    Bhutan
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Afghanistan

The World Bank has stopped funding for projects in Afghanistan after the Taliban seized control of the country.


Question 2. Which state has adopted the sport and is expected to pump in an investment of Rs 170 crore in infrastructure and support to the wrestlers till the 2032 Olympics?
  1.    Uttar Pradesh
  2.    Odisha
  3.    Bihar
  4.    Haryana
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Uttar Pradesh

The Uttar Pradesh government has adopted the sport and is expected to pump in an investment of Rs 170 crore in infrastructure and support to the wrestlers till the 2032 Olympics.


Question 3. According to the recently released white paper titled 'Shifting Global Value Chains: The India Opportunity', India has the potential to contribute $500 billion in annual economic impact to the global economy by which year?
  1.    2050
  2.    2025
  3.    2024
  4.    2030
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> 2030

India has the potential to contribute $500 billion in annual economic impact to the global economy by 2030, according to the white paper titled 'Shifting Global Value Chains: The India Opportunity'.


Question 4. Which state announced a welfare package of Rs 317 crore for Sri Lankan Tamil refugees living in the state?
  1.    Karnataka
  2.    Assam
  3.    Kerala
  4.    Tamil Nadu
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin announced a welfare package of Rs 317 crore for Sri Lankan Tamil refugees living in the state.


Question 5. The First-ever G20 Ministerial Conference on Women's Empowerment was held in which country?
  1.    Italy
  2.    Russia
  3.    France
  4.    Iran
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Italy

The First-ever G20 Ministerial Conference on Women's Empowerment was held at Santa Margherita Ligure, Italy. It was held in mixed format i.e. people participated in physical form and via video conference also.


Question 6. Union Minister for Steel, Shri Ram Chandra Prasad Singh inaugurated MSTC's new Corporate building in which city?
  1.    Kolkata
  2.    Gurugram
  3.    Chennai
  4.    Faridabad
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Kolkata

Union Minister for Steel, Shri Ram Chandra Prasad Singh inaugurated MSTC's new corporate building at Newtown, Kolkata.


Question 7. Which one has increased incentives for banks for distribution of coins to the general public to Rs 65 from Rs 25 per bag with effect from September 1?
  1.    RBI
  2.    SEBI
  3.    MHA
  4.    NABARD
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> RBI

RBI increases incentives for banks for distribution of coins to the general public to Rs 65 from Rs 25 per bag with effect from September 1, 2021.


Question 8. Who is the author of the book titled 'An Invitation to Die: A Colonel Acharya Mystery'?
  1.    Chetan Bhagat
  2.    Tanushree Podder
  3.    Uma Javed
  4.    Mahesh Malik
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Tanushree Podder

HarperCollins presented 'An Invitation to Die: A Colonel Acharya Mystery' authored by Tanushree Podder.


Question 9. Kilauea volcano is located at which place?
  1.    Andaman Island
  2.    Hawaii
  3.    Bali
  4.    Sumatra
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Hawaii

The ground at the summit of the Kilauea volcano in Hawaii has been rumbling and swelling in recent days, prompting scientists to warn that the mountain could once again disgorge lava.


Question 10. Naushad, who died recently, belongs to which profession?
  1.    Director
  2.    Film Producer
  3.    Hunter
  4.    Singer
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Film Producer

Celebrity chef and Malayalam film producer Naushad dies at the age of 54.


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