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7 AUGUST 2021 CURRENT AFFAIRS MCQs

Total Questions : 20 | Page 2 of 2 pages
Question 11. Bank of Baroda signed an MoU with which state to finance 9,260 mini trucks to the beneficiaries selected by the respective welfare corporations?
  1.    Andhra Pradesh
  2.    Maharashtra
  3.    Madhya Pradesh
  4.    Haryana
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Andhra Pradesh

Bank of Baroda (BoB) signed an MoU (memorandum of understanding) with AP State Civil Supplies Corporation and BC/SC/ST and Minorities corporations to finance 9,260 mini trucks to the beneficiaries selected by the respective welfare corporations.


Question 12. Which state has launched the Coronavirus death information portal?
  1.    Karnataka
  2.    Haryana
  3.    Kerala
  4.    Gujarat
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Kerala

Kerala Government has launched the Coronavirus death information portal to maintain and manage a proper record of the number of deaths because of the infection.


Question 13. Who has been appointed as the director of the Zoological Survey of India?
  1.    Sneha Aggarwal
  2.    Dhriti Banerjee
  3.    Drishti Dhamija
  4.    Ashok Singh
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Dhriti Banerjee

The Indian authorities approved the appointment of Dr Dhriti Banerjee as the director of the Zoological Survey of India.


Question 14. National Fisheries Development Board has entered into an MoU with which bank?
  1.    NABARD
  2.    SBI
  3.    PNB
  4.    RBI
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> PNB

National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB) has entered into an MoU with Punjab National Bank, the premier Bank in the country, to extend financial assistance through the Bank.


Question 15. Ebrahim Raisi was sworn in as the new president of which country?
  1.    Iran
  2.    Syria
  3.    Belgium
  4.    Italy
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Iran

Ebrahim Raisi was officially sworn in as the new president of Iran on August 05, 2021.


Question 16. Which state/ UT launched an initiative to make it a global city by 2047?
  1.    Ladakh
  2.    Gujarat
  3.    Delhi
  4.    Haryana
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Delhi

The "Delhi@2047" initiative, which aims to facilitate partnerships with the private sector, CSR initiatives and philanthropic organisations to make the capital a global city by 2047, was launched by chief minister Arvind Kejriwal.


Question 17. National Bones and Joint Day is observed on which date?
  1.    July 29
  2.    August 4
  3.    August 7
  4.    August 5
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> August 4

National Bones and Joint Day is observed on August 4 every year. It creates awareness about the need to keep bones healthy. Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, it is crucial to pay attention to bone health.


Question 18. Which Port became the first major port in India to launch e-cars?
  1.    VOC Port
  2.    Kolkata Port
  3.    Vishakhapatnam Port
  4.    Kandla Port
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> VOC Port

VOC Port becomes the first major port in India to launch e-cars. VOC Port is previously regarded as Tuticorin Port.


Question 19. Hiroshima Day is being celebrated on which date?
  1.    August 5
  2.    August 2
  3.    August 4
  4.    August 6
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> August 6

Every year 6th of August marks the anniversary of the atomic bombing in Hiroshima at some stage in World War II.


Question 20. The Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award will be renamed by which name?
  1.    Indira Gandhi Khel Ratna Award
  2.    Milkha Singh Khel Ratna Award
  3.    Mary Kom Khel Ratna Award
  4.    Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award

PM Narendra Modi has announced that the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award will be renamed as Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award.


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