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1 .

The IAHE has signed an agreement with UNSW, Australia to set up a Centre for Advanced Transportation Technology and Systems at which place?

Hyderabad

Surat

Agra

Noida

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.

Published On : July 17, 2021

2 .

Which state's Chief Minister disburses Rs 385 cr to 26 lakh registered construction workers?

Odisha

Rajasthan

Uttar Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh

Correct Answer : Odisha

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

Published On : July 17, 2021

3 .

Which Union Territory has signed an agreement with Sikkim to transform into an organic entity by 2025?

Chandigarh

Puducherry

Ladakh

Andaman and Nicobar Islands

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.

Published On : July 17, 2021

4 .

PM Modi has inaugurated International Cooperation & Convention Centre ‘Rudraksh’ in which city?

Lucknow

Varanasi

Ranchi

Indore

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.

Published On : July 16, 2021

5 .

What is the theme of World Youth Skills Day 2021?

Reimagining youth skills post-pandemic

Post pandemic skills to make a dream true

Learning to learn for life and work post-pandemic

Youth skills for work and life in the post-pandemic agenda

Correct Answer : Reimagining youth skills post-pandemic

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

Published On : July 16, 2021

6 .

The government has re-launched the Centrally Sponsored Scheme NAM for five years. How much amount has been allocated to the scheme?

Rs 5100.50 crore

Rs 4607.30 crore

Rs 3270.50 crore

Rs 2890.70 crore

Correct Answer : Rs 4607.30 crore

The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of National AYUSH Mission (NAM) as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme from 01-04-2021 to 31-03-2026 with financial implication of Rs. 4607.30 crore (Rs 3,000 crore as Central Share and Rs. 1607.30 crore as State Share).

Published On : July 16, 2021

7 .

Journalist and playwright Omchery N N Pillai has been selected for which country's Keraleeya Samajam Literary Award for 2021?

Oman

Qatar

Bahrain

Saudi Arabia

Correct Answer : Bahrain

Journalist and playwright Omchery N N Pillai has been selected for the Bahrain Keraleeya Samajam Literary Award for 2021.

Published On : July 16, 2021

8 .

NTPC Renewable Energy has announced to construct 4750 MW, India's single-largest solar photovoltaic project, in which region?

Ladakh

Nainital

Jodhpur

Rann of Kutch

Correct Answer : Rann of Kutch

NTPC Ltd., India's largest power generator is set to construct the country's single-largest solar photovoltaic project at Rann of Kutch region in Khavada, Gujarat.

Published On : July 16, 2021

9 .

Which country has become the first foreign country to use BHIM UPI?

Myanmar

Maldives

Bhutan

Thailand

Correct Answer : Bhutan

Bhutan becomes the first country, in India's immediate neighbourhood, to use the BHIM app for mobile-based payments and "to adopt UPI standards for its QR deployment".

Published On : July 16, 2021

10 .

The RBI Retail Direct scheme has been launched by the central bank for investment in which debt instruments?

G-Secs

Commercial Papers

Certificate of Deposit

All of the above

Correct Answer : G-Secs

The RBI has launched 'the RBI Retail Direct' scheme for retail investors, through which they can directly buy and sell government securities (G-Secs) both primary and secondary.

Published On : July 16, 2021