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July - 2021 Current Affairs
1 .
Which country has ratified the framework agreement for the International Solar Alliance (ISA)?
A)
Sweden
B)
Germany
C)
Australia
D)
Switzerland

Correct Answer :   Sweden

Sweden has ratified the framework agreement for the International Solar Alliance (ISA) and is now a member of the global platform, which is an initiative of India aimed at promoting renewable energy and sustainable development. 

ISA is an alliance of 121 countries initiated by India, which lie either completely or partly between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn.

Published On : 07/01/2021 16:56:54
2 .
The AERAI (Amendment) Bill 2021 increased the threshold of annual passenger traffic in a major airport to Rs. ____ ?
A)
10 lakh
B)
25 lakh
C)
35 lakh
D)
50 lakh

Correct Answer :   35 lakh

Parliamentary Standing Committee has approved the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (Amendment) Bill, 2021, without any changes. The Bill amends the term 'major airport' to include the group of airports. It also increased the threshold of annual passenger traffic in a major airport to 35 lakh. Previously, an airport with annual traffic of more than 15 lakh was called a major airport. AERA will regulate tariffs and other charges for aeronautical services for major airports and also a group of airports.

Published On : 07/01/2021 16:56:54
3 .
Which one is not among the four new sports that have been introduced in the Tokyo Olympics?
A)
Chess
B)
Sport Climbing
C)
Skateboarding
D)
Surfing & Karate

Correct Answer :   Chess

With the 32nd edition of the Summer Olympics a few months away, it's a good time to take a look at the 5 new sports that will be included in the Tokyo Olympics. The IOC approved the addition of surfing, skateboarding, sport climbing, karate, and baseball/softball at the Games.

Published On : 07/01/2021 16:56:54
4 .
Who has been appointed as the Vice-Chairman of Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI)?
A)
Gauhar Khan
B)
Hasina Begum
C)
Yusuf Khan
D)
M A Yusuff Ali

Correct Answer :   M A Yusuff Ali

Lulu Group chairman, M A Yusuff Ali has been appointed as the Vice-Chairman of Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI). Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the crown prince of Abu Dhabi & Dy. Supreme Commander of UAE Armed Forces issued a resolution to form a new Board of Directors for Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI).
 
HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan recently had honoured Yusuffali with the ‘Abu Dhabi Award 2021’, the highest civilian honour for his almost 5-decade long contributions in the fields of economic development & philanthropy.

Published On : 07/01/2021 16:56:54
5 .
'MyGov-Meri Sarkar' portal has been launched in which state?
A)
Haryana
B)
Uttar Pradesh
C)
Andhra Pradesh
D)
Madhya Pradesh

Correct Answer :   Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched the 'MyGov-Meri Sarkar' portal here on Monday. Updated Jul 26, 2021 08:25 AM Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said that through this portal, the government will receive feedback from the people and also inform them about the various schemes of the government.

Published On : 07/01/2021 16:56:54
6 .
Who has come out with a book titled "An Ordinary Life: Portrait of an Indian Generation"?
A)
Sneha Lata
B)
Usha Mudhkar
C)
Kamal Sarathi
D)
Ashok Lavasa

Correct Answer :   Ashok Lavasa

Former election commissioner Ashok Lavasa has come out with a book titled “An Ordinary Life: Portrait of an Indian Generation.” In this book, Ashok Lavasa narrates about his father, Udai Singh, and his own experience on how his father’s principles served as a moral compass in his life, and can in ours too. Ashok Lavasa resigned as election commissioner in 2020 to become vice-president of the Asian Development Bank.

Published On : 07/01/2021 16:56:54
7 .
13 years old skateboarder Momiji Nishiya, who won the gold medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, is from which country?
A)
USA
B)
China
C)
Japan
D)
Germany

Correct Answer :   Japan

History took place 26-07-2021 at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics when 13-year-old skateboarder Momiji Nishiya won a gold medal for Team Japan. The win made Nishiya the youngest athlete to medal for Japan, and one of the youngest Olympic gold medalists ever.

Published On : 07/01/2021 16:56:54
8 .
Which of the following state’s CM, B.S. Yediyurappa has resigned recently?
A)
Assam
B)
Tamil Nadu
C)
Karnataka
D)
Uttarakhand

Correct Answer :   Karnataka

Ending months of speculation over his exit, B S Yediyurappa on 26-07-2021 stepped down as the Chief Minister of Karnataka, coinciding with his government completing two years in office, even as suspense continues on his successor.
 
The 78 year-old BJP veteran, who submitted his resignation to Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot at the Raj Bhavan here, said he quit "voluntarily" and will continue to remain active in state politics.

Published On : 07/01/2021 16:56:54
9 .
The first consignment of vegetables was dispatched to United Arab Emirates from which of the following states?
A)
Uttarakhand
B)
Uttar Pradesh
C)
Andhra Pradesh
D)
Madhya Pradesh

Correct Answer :   Uttarakhand

In a major boost to agricultural produce exports from Uttarakhand, the first consignment of vegetables was dispatched to United Arab Emirates from Uttarakhand today (26-07-2021).
 
The consignment included curry leaf, okra, pear and bitter gourd sourced from the farmers of Haridwar.
 
Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has been carrying out promotional activities to bring Uttarakhand on the agricultural and processed food products export map of India. 
 
Ministry of Commerce and Industry has said that APEDA is planning to provide financial assistance for setting up a pack house in Uttarakhand. 
 
It said that APEDA would continue to focus on the Uttarakhand region both in terms of capacity building, quality upgradation and infrastructure development by linking buyers to farmers through strengthening the entire supply chain of agricultural produce.

Published On : 07/01/2021 16:56:54
10 .
Myanmar economy to shrink by which of the following percent in 2020-21?
A)
12%
B)
18%
C)
21%
D)
30%

Correct Answer :   18%

The economy of Myanmar is predicted to shrink by 18 percent in the fiscal year between October 2020 to September 2021, amid the ongoing political unrest. The political turmoil and the rapidly rising third wave of COVID 19 is seriously impacting the economy already weakened by the pandemic of 2020.

Published On : 07/01/2021 16:56:54