Correct Answer :   62.7%

The Bilateral trade between China-India in the first half of 2021 rose by a record 62.7%, the highest increase among China’s major trade partners with total two-way trade surpassing the pre-pandemic levels. Though Indian exports to China picked up with 69.6 per cent year on year increase, the trade deficit, a structural problem for India for long, climbed to 55.6 per cent.

Correct Answer :   Arjun Munda

Arjun Munda, Tribal Affairs Minister has launched ‘Covid vaccine with safe forest, wealth & enterprise’ campaign to create awareness among tribal people about Covid vaccination drive. The campaign aims to create awareness about Covid vaccination among tribals. It will also boost ‘Van, Dhan, Vikas’ centres.

Correct Answer :   Google

The Delhi government joined hands with tech giant Google to provide real-time information about buses to commuters as well as make public transport more user-friendly in the national capital.  Now, passengers will be able to plan their bus journeys to the minute, according to Gahlot.

Correct Answer :   17 July

World Day for International Justice is observed on 17 July each year to promote international criminal justice and as a way of supporting the work of the ICC. The aim of this day is to unite everyone who wants to support justice as well as promote victims rights.

Correct Answer :   National Commission for Women

The National Commission for Women (NCW) has signed an MoU with Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D) for gender sensitization of police personnel across the country. The MoU between the two organisations was signed in the presence of Members and officials of the Commission.

Correct Answer :   Noida

The Indian Academy of Highway Engineers has signed an Agreement with the University of New South Wales, Australia to set up a Centre for Advanced Transportation Technology and Systems at its headquarter in Noida.

Correct Answer :   Odisha

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik disbursed COVID assistance worth Rs 385 crore to 26 lakh registered construction workers of the state.

Correct Answer :   Ladakh

The Ladakh administration has signed a tripartite MoU with Sikkim State Organic Certification Agency to convert the Union Territory of Ladakh into an organic entity by 2025.

Correct Answer :   Varanasi

Prime Minister Modi recently inaugurated the International Cooperation & Convention Centre ‘Rudraksh’ in Varanasi. It has been made with the financial help of Japan. As many as 108 Rudraksh have been installed at the convention centre and its roof is shaped like a Shiva Linga.

Correct Answer :   Reimagining youth skills post-pandemic

The theme for World Youth Skills Day 2021 is Reimagining Youth Skills Post-Pandemic.