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1 .
The Ministry for Social Justice and Empowerment launched the ‘TAPAS’ online portal. What does ‘A’ signify in TAPAS?
A)
Artificial
B)
Augmenting
C)
Automatic
D)
Advanced

Correct Answer :   Augmenting

An online portal on Training for Augmenting Productivity and Services, or TAPAS, has been launched by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment recently.
 
The program has been developed by the National Institute of Social Defence (NISD). TAPAS will provide five basic courses on Drug (Substance) Abuse Prevention, Geriatric/Elderly Care, Care and Management of Dementia, Transgender Issues and on a comprehensive course on Social Defence Issues.
 
The portal was launched by the Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Dr Virendra Kumar. He said while launching the portal that online leanings will help the ministry reach out to a number of people working in social defence. He urged everyone to enroll in a course for a better understanding of the subjects.

Published On : August 15, 2021
2 .
Exim Bank provided a soft loan of _____ to Mauritius for the procurement of defence items?
A)
USD 110 million
B)
USD 100 million
C)
USD 90 million
D)
USD 80 million

Correct Answer :   USD 100 million

* The Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has signed an agreement with Mauritius.
* Under the agreement, Exim Bank will provide a soft loan of USD 100 million to Mauritius.
* The loan will be utilised for the procurement of defence items by the island nation.
* The rate of interest associated with the Line of credit support will be a nominal value.
* Out of the total credit support, goods, works and services of the value of at least 75% of the price mentioned in the contract will be supplied by the seller from India and the rest of 25% of goods and services will be procured by the seller from outside India.

Published On : August 15, 2021
3 .
Which of the following minister flagged-off ‘Operation Blue Freedom – Land World Record at Siachen Glacier’?
A)
Ministry of Education
B)
Ministry of Minority Affairs
C)
Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
D)
Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment

Correct Answer :   Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment

Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Flagged-Off ‘Operation Blue Freedom – Land World Record at Siachen Glacier’.
People with disabilities from across the country will undertake an expedition till Kumar Post (Siachen Glacier) to create a new World Record for the largest team of people with disabilities to reach the world’s highest battlefield.

Published On : August 15, 2021
4 .
Who recently chaired Open Network for Digital Commerce?
A)
Piyush Goyal
B)
Pralhad Joshi
C)
Narendra Modi
D)
Nirmala Sitharaman

Correct Answer :   Piyush Goyal

ONDC aims at promoting open networks developed on open-sourced methodology, using open specifications and open network protocols independent of any specific platform. Union minister Piyush Goyal said that ONDC will create new opportunities and remove monopolistic environments.
 
The central government is moving fast on its promise of creating an Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), which aims to democratise digital commerce. The initiative is being spearheaded by the commerce and industry ministry and can bring bad news for large e-commerce companies like Amazon and Flipkart.

Published On : August 15, 2021
5 .
Who recently partners with HPMC to export five varieties of apples to Bahrain?
A)
SEBI
B)
DRDO
C)
APEDA
D)
NITI Aayog

Correct Answer :   APEDA

In continuance with its thrust on promoting Agriculture and processed food production export Development Authority (APEDA), APEDA collaboration with Himachal Pradesh Horticultural Produce Marketing and Processing Corporation Ltd (HPMC) today exported first consignment consisting of five unique varieties of apples – Royal Delicious, Dark Baron Gala, Scarlet Spur, Red Velox & Golden Delicious to Bahrain.
 
The apples are sourced from the farmers of Himachal Pradesh and exported by APEDA registered DM Enterprises. The apples will be showcased at the apple promotion programme organized by leading retailer – Al Jajira group commencing from 15th August 2021 which also commences the 75th year of India's independence celebration on the theme – Bharat Ki Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.
 
The apple promotion programme is also being organized to familiarising consumers in Bahrain about varieties of apples in India.
 
This comes at a time when India has been expanding its footprint of mango exports to the newer countries, notwithstanding logistical challenges posed by the COVID19 pandemic.

Published On : August 15, 2021
6 .
Which of the following state government launched e-crop survey initiative?
A)
Assam
B)
Bihar
C)
Maharashtra
D)
Tamil Nadu

Correct Answer :   Maharashtra

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray launched the e-crop survey initiative which will become effective in Maharashtra from August 15. The project, which was initially introduced as a pilot in two districts, is jointly implemented by the departments of revenue and agriculture along with the Tata Trust.
 
Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said the concept will be a role model for the country, and the e-crop survey app is yet another initiative to reduce the hardships of the farmers as it would provide them crop-related information without hassles.
 
The CM said his government had already introduced a digitized 7/12 document, which is an extract from the ‘Land Register’ that the farmers can now access on their mobile phones. Earlier, farmers had difficulty accessing their 7/12 document. CM said that now we need to change with the times and adopt modern technology to ease the hardships of people.

Published On : August 15, 2021
7 .
Adi Godrej has announced to step down as the Chairman of Godrej Industries effective from October 01, 2021, Who will take over Mr Godrej?
A)
Rati Godrej
B)
Nadir Godrej
C)
Burjis Godrej
D)
Ardeshir Godrej

Correct Answer :   Nadir Godrej

Godrej Industries Limited (GIL) announced on Friday that Adi Godrej will step down as Chairman as well as from the board. He will continue to serve as Chairman of the Godrej Group and Chairman Emeritus of GIL.
 
Nadir Godrej who is currently serving as the Managing Director will take over as Chairman and Managing Director of the company. The changes to the board will be effective from October 01, 2021.
 
“It has been a privilege to serve Godrej Industries for over four decades, during which we have delivered strong results and transformed our company. I am grateful to our Board for their support and guidance; to all our team members whose passion, commitment and hard work has driven our success; and to all our customers, business partners, shareholders, investors, and communities, for their continued partnership. I am very confident that our best years are ahead of us, and I look forward to Nadir and our team achieving our exciting aspirations,” said Adi Godrej.

Published On : August 15, 2021
8 .
Who is Baba Saheb Purandare, recently seen in news?
A)
ISRO Scientist
B)
Eminent Economist
C)
Former Indian Athlete
D)
Writer and theatre personality from Maharashtra

Correct Answer :   Writer and theatre personality from Maharashtra

Recently, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has wished Babasaheb Purandare on his 100th birthday, praying for a healthy life ahead. Balwant Moreshwar Purandare (born July 29, 1922) at Saswad near Poona (now Pune), popularly known as Babasaheb Purandare is a writer and theatre personality from Maharashtra.
 
His works are mostly based on the events related to the life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj,  the 17th-century Maratha warrior, who laid the foundation of Hindavi Swarajya.
 
He is mostly known for his popular play on Shivaji Maharaj -‘Jaanata Raja’ - which was popular not only in Maharashtra but also in other states.
 
He was conferred the “Maharashtra Bhushan” in 2015 and the country’s second highest civilian honour, “Padma Vibhushan” in 2019.

Published On : August 15, 2021
9 .
Who delivered the first Indian Independence day speech?
A)
Jawaharlal Nehru
B)
Motilal Nehru
C)
DR. Ambedkar
D)
Mahatma Gandhi

Correct Answer :   Jawaharlal Nehru

India's first Prime Minister "Jawaharlal Nehru" delivered the first Indian Independence Day speech on the brink of midnight of August 14, 1947. The speech began with the words, “At the stroke of midnight, when the world sleeps, India shall awake to life and freedom.”

Published On : August 15, 2021
10 .
Who designed India's national flag?
A)
Pingali Venkayya
B)
Dr. BR Ambedkar
C)
Sri Aurobindo Ghosh
D)
Bankim Chandra Chatterjee

Correct Answer :   Pingali Venkayya

India's National Flag was designed by freedom fighter Lt. Shri Pingali Venkayya in 1921. The current flag with saffron, white and green colours and the Ashok Chakra in the middle was officially adopted on July 22, 1947, and hoisted on August 15, 1947.

Published On : August 15, 2021
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