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August - 2021 Current Affairs
1 .
India to evacuate around 180 people from which of the following country?
A)
Pakistan
B)
China
C)
Afghanistan
D)
None of the above

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Afghanistan

India is expected to bring back around 180 people from Kabul in a military aircraft on 26-08-2021 amid a scramble by various countries to evacuate their citizens before the August 31 deadline for the withdrawal of American troops from the war-ravaged country, people familiar with the developments said. Those being evacuated include Indians and a number of Afghan Sikhs and Hindus, they said.
 
The aircraft carrying around 180 people is likely to reach Delhi on 26-08-2021 morning, said one of the people cited above. Under its mission ‘Operation Devi Shakti’, India has already evacuated over 800 people in view of the rapidly deteriorating security situation in Kabul after it was captured by the Taliban on August 15.

Published On : 08/01/2021 16:57:09
2 .
Which of the following space agency launched 34 satellites by Arianespace?
A)
ISRO
B)
NASA
C)
OneWeb
D)
SpaceX

Correct Answer : Option (C) - OneWeb

A Russian Soyuz rocket blasted into space on 21-08-2021, carrying 34 new satellites from British operator Oneweb, which aims to provide broadband internet in the world.
 
Operated by Europe's Arianespace, the rocket took off at 10:13 pm GMT from the Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, the Roscosmos space agency said in a statement. 
 
OneWeb is a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite communications operator co-owned by Bharti group and the UK government.
 
OneWeb is working to develop a constellation of low-earth orbit satellites providing enhanced broadband and other services to countries worldwide.
 
The company is competing against billionaires Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos in the race to provide fast internet for the world's remote areas via satellites.
 
The UK company plans for its global commercial internet service to be operational by next year, supported by some 650 satellites.

Published On : 08/01/2021 16:57:09
3 .
The India – Kazakhstan Joint Training Exercise, “KAZIND-21”, is which edition of the annual bilateral military exercise?
A)
4th
B)
5th
C)
6th
D)
7th

Correct Answer : Option (B) - 5th

As part of military diplomacy and to strengthen the growing strategic relation with Kazakhstan, the 5th edition of India-Kazakhstan Joint Training Exercise, "KAZIND-21" will be conducted at Training Node, Aisha Bibi, Kazakhstan, from August 30 to September 11 2021.
 
The exercise is a joint training between both the Armies, which will boost the bilateral relations between India and Kazakhstan. The Indian Army contingent represented by a battalion of The Bihar Regiment consists of a total of 90 personnel led by a Contingent Commander. 

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4 .
The Global Manufacturing Risk Index is released by which organisation?
A)
US
B)
France
C)
Australia
D)
China

Correct Answer : Option (D) - China

China remains at number one position, the consultant said in its 2021 Global Manufacturing Risk Index, which assessed the most advantageous locations for global manufacturing among 47 countries in Europe, the Americas and Asia-Pacific (APAC).
 
"India takes the second spot after China as the most sought-after manufacturing destination globally," Cushman and Wakefield said in a statement.
 
Followed by Canada, Czech Republic, Indonesia, Lithuania, Thailand, Malaysia and Poland. In the last year's report, the US was at second position while India ranked third.

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5 .
Which Ministry has launched a ‘100 days campaign’ named SUJALAM?
A)
Ministry of Jal Shakti
B)
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
C)
Ministry of Food Processing Industries
D)
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Ministry of Jal Shakti

Ministry of Jal Shakti has launched a ‘100 days campaign’ named SUJALAM to create more and more Open Defecation Free (ODF) Plus villages by undertaking waste water management at village level. 

During this campaign ten lakh Soak-pits will be created. The Ministry said, the effort of campaign would be directed towards achieving the ODF plus status for villages across the country in an accelerated manner in a short time. The Campaign will continue to run for the next 100 days.

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6 .
Which nation conducted a successful test flight of Fatah-1 on August 24, 2021?
A)
Pakistan
B)
India
C)
Russia
D)
Germany

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Pakistan

Pakistan on 24-08-2021 conducted a successful test flight of indigenously developed Fatah-1 (Guided Multi Launch Rocket System), capable of delivering a conventional warhead.
 
According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the Weapon System will give the Pakistan Army the capability of precision target engagement deep in enemy territory.
 
President Dr Arif Alvi, Prime Minister Imran Khan, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Nadeem Raza and COAS General Qamar Javed Bajwa have congratulated the participating troops and scientists on the successful conduct of the flight test.
 
This was the second test of the Fatah-1. In Jan this year, the ISPR had revealed that Pakistan successfully conducted a test flight of indigenously developed Fatah-1.

Published On : 08/01/2021 16:57:09
7 .
Which country to deliver first stealth frigate by mid-2023 to India?
A)
USA
B)
China
C)
Russia
D)
Germany

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Russia

The first of two additional Krivak class stealth frigates being built by Russia is expected to be delivered to India in the middle of 2023, according to the head of United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC) of Russia.
 
“Due to COVID we had delays in execution of some of the stages of construction. There was an approximately eight month delay. The first ship should be delivered in the middle of 2023,” said Alexey Rakhmanov, Chief Executive Officer of USC at the ongoing Army 2021 exhibition.
 
In October 2016, India and Russia signed an Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA) for four Krivak or Talwar class stealth frigates — two to be procured directly from Russia and two to be built by the Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) — after which a $1-billion deal was signed for the direct purchase.

Published On : 08/01/2021 16:57:09
8 .
Greece built a 40-km long wall on its border with which of the following country?
A)
Albania
B)
Turkey
C)
Bulgaria
D)
Macedonia

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Turkey

Greece has completed building a 40-km long wall and installed a hi-tech surveillance system on its border with Turkey to avoid the influx of Afghan migrants following the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan.
 
The development comes amid apprehensions about heavy migration of Afghan citizens into Greece via Turkey, and then further into Europe.

Published On : 08/01/2021 16:57:09
9 .
World’s largest and tallest observation wheel is set to open in which city?
A)
Tokyo
B)
Beijing
C)
Riyadh
D)
Dubai

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Dubai

World’s largest and tallest observation wheel, Ain Dubai, is all set to open on October 21. Standing at over 250-metres high, Ain Dubai is the latest landmark to join Dubai’s long list of world record-breaking attractions.
 
The monument represents another addition to Dubai Holding’s extensive entertainment portfolio.
 
Open both day and night, Ain Dubai visitors will be able to experience two very different sides of Dubai, from the stunning Bluewaters views to a host of night-time entertainment.
 
Visitors can gaze at the sunset’s golden rays glittering across the skyscrapers or watch Dubai’s spectacular LED lights switch on as it gets darker.
 
The Observation Cabins provide the perfect platform for those never-seen-before Instagrammable 360-degree views of Dubai.
 
Visitors can experience a uniquely fun way to relax into the end of a busy day or start an incredible night out at the Social Cabins, which feature beverage-inclusive packages that offer something for everyone. They can also step into a premium cabin for the VIP treatment or get the best social vibes at the Ain Dubai Sky Bar cabins.

Published On : 08/01/2021 16:57:09
10 .
Which agency has launched ‘Forum for Decarbonizing Transport’ in partnership with World Resources Institute(WRI) India?
A)
NPCI
B)
ISRO
C)
MyGov
D)
NITI Aayog

Correct Answer : Option (D) - NITI Aayog

NITI Aayog & World Resources Institute (WRI), India, collectively launched the ‘Forum for Decarbonizing Transport’ in India. NITI Aayog is the imposing partner for India. 
 
* The intention of the venture is to reduce the height of GHG emissions (transport sector) in Asia (in line with a well beneath 2-degree pathway), resulting in issues like congestion and air pollution.

* The Forum has been launched underneath the NDC-Transport Initiative for Asia project. The project NDC Transport Initiative for Asia (TIA 2020-2023) is a joint programme of 7 agencies that will interact with China, India, and Vietnam in promoting a complete approach to decarbonizing transport in their respective countries.

Published On : 08/01/2021 16:57:09