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1 .
The Supreme Court refused to stay the order against the which State’s decision for Compulsory English Medium in schools?
A)
Kerala
B)
Andhra Pradesh
C)
Karnataka
D)
Tamil Nadu

Correct Answer :   Andhra Pradesh

The Supreme Court refused to stay the Andhra Pradesh High Court’s order against the state government’s decision to make English the medium of education in the state’s government school.
Earlier, the Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy-led Andhra Pradesh Government announced that English will only be the medium for government school students from Classes 1 to 6, from 2020-21 academic year. The top court quoted Section 29(2)(f) of the Right to Education (RTE) Act.

Published On : July 19, 2021
2 .
Who has been appointed as the MD and CEO of South Indian Bank?
A)
Shyam Srinivasan
B)
Murali Ramakrishnan
C)
Amitabh Chaudhary
D)
Parthasarathi Mukherjee

Correct Answer :   Murali Ramakrishnan

The Reserve Bank of India has approved the appointment of Murali Ramakrishnan as the new Managing Director & CEO of Kerala-based South India Bank.
Earlier, He has retired from ICICI Bank as Senior General Manager and joined the Bank in the post of an Advisor, three months ago. Murali Ramakrishnan will lead the bank for a period of three years with effect from October 1, 2020.

Published On : July 19, 2021
3 .
Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council of India (GJEPC) organised first ever virtual Buyer and Seller Meet for which precious stone/ jewellery?
A)
Gold Jewellery
B)
Silver Jewellery
C)
Coloured Gemstone
D)
Loose Diamonds

Correct Answer :   Loose Diamonds

The apex body for promotion of Gems and Jewellery Exports, ‘Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council of India (GJEPC)’ has organised first Virtual Buyer and Seller Meet for loose diamonds.
The Joint Secretary of Ministry of Commerce & Industry inaugurated the first ever meeting. The two-day event will connect buyers and sellers and after the online matching, they would schedule a meeting and discuss their business.

Published On : July 19, 2021
4 .
Which country has launched the ‘Indo-Pacific strategy’ with India?
A)
Brazil
B)
Italy
C)
Germany
D)
UAE

Correct Answer :   Germany

The current President of the European Union, Germany has launched its Indo-Pacific strategy with India.
The strategy launched by the Germany’s Foreign Ministry suggested dialogue with institutions such as Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC), and Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA), in the fields of maritime safety and disaster risk management.

Published On : July 19, 2021
5 .
What is the name of the Very-large Crude Carrier hired by IOC Paradip refinery, that has caught fire?
A)
New Diamond
B)
Oil King
C)
VLCC Falcon
D)
Panama Queen

Correct Answer :   New Diamond

The Very-large Crude Carrier (VLCC), that was hired by state-owned Indian Oil Corp. (IOC’s) Paradip refinery, caught fire off the eastern coast of Sri Lanka.
The oil tanker of the Carrier, New Diamond was carrying crude for Indian Oil’s Paradip refinery from Kuwait. The Panama- registered was hired by IOC for carrying 270,000 thousand tonnes of crude oil. Indian Coast Guard sent three ships and a Dornier aircraft for fire-fighting.

Published On : July 19, 2021
6 .
Which country has allowed flights from all countries to cross its skies to reach the UAE?
A)
India
B)
Turkey
C)
Saudi Arabia
D)
Pakistan

Correct Answer :   Saudi Arabia

After the United Arab Emirates requested, Saudi Arabia announced that it will allow flights from all countries to cross its skies to reach the UAE.
Before some days, Saudi Arabia allowed the first direct Israeli commercial passenger flight use its airspace to reach the UAE. It carried a high-level delegation of the Government of Israel and the USA, which moderated the ties.

Published On : July 19, 2021
7 .
Which state has planned to start river cruises to boost tourism?
A)
Goa
B)
Odisha
C)
Kerala
D)
Jharkhand

Correct Answer :   Odisha

Odisha state government has directed its Department of Tourism to start river cruises to boost tourism in the state and counter the impact of COVID-19 on the state's tourism industry. Odisha Chief Secretary, Asit Tripathy said that river cruising itself is compatible with Covid-19 restrictions.

Published On : July 19, 2021
8 .
Union Cabinet has approved the launch of which mission to enable government officers and employees get the opportunity to improve their performances?
A)
Mission Bhojdan
B)
Mission Pragyoda
C)
Mission Improvement
D)
Mission Karmayogi

Correct Answer :   Mission Karmayogi

The Centre announced Mission Karmayogi, a scheme for bringing post-recruitment reforms in civil services. The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the launching of Mission Karmayogi, which is officially called as National Programme for Civil Services Capacity Building (NPCSCB).

Published On : July 19, 2021
9 .
Which institute topped among 63 Indian institutes in the world university ranking 2021?
A)
IIT Ropar
B)
IIT Indore
C)
ICT Mumbai
D)
IISc Bengaluru

Correct Answer :   IISc Bengaluru

Times Higher Education, based in the United Kingdom released the World University Ranking 2021. Placed under the group of 301-350 rankings, Indian Institute of Science(IISc) Bengaluru tops among the 63 institutions that qualified for the rankings.

Published On : July 19, 2021
10 .
Who is the first ever CEO of Railway Board?
A)
V K Yadav
B)
B.P nanda
C)
Pradeep Kumar
D)
None of the above

Correct Answer :   V K Yadav

The designations of Railway Board members were changed and its board itself was formally constituted as part of Cabinet-approved restructuring plans. The new board has its first CEO and four other members. The Appointments Committee of Cabinet (ACC) approved the appointment of Vinod Kumar Yadav as the Chairman and Chief Executive of the Board. He is currently the chairman of the board.

Published On : July 19, 2021