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1 .
What is the name of the promotional activity of the India International Science Festival, which is in the news recently?
A)
Vigyan Festival
B)
Vigyan Parikshit
C)
Vigyan Yatra
D)
Vigyan Sammelan

Correct Answer :   Vigyan Yatra

Vigyan Yatra is the name of the promotional activity of the India International Science Festival. Mobile science exhibition vans were flagged off from many cities as a part of the activity, to promote the culture of science among the people.
The sixth edition of the India International Science Festival to be organised from December 22 to 25 on a virtual platform due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published On : July 20, 2021
2 .
Which country’s Prime Minister is to attend India’s Republic Day parade as Chief Guest?
A)
United Kingdom
B)
United States
C)
New Zealand
D)
Australia

Correct Answer :   United Kingdom

Britain Prime Minister Boris Johnson accepted the invitation by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to be the Chief Guest at India’s Republic Day celebrations on 26 January, 2021 in New Delhi.
With this, Boris Johnson becomes the second UK prime minister to attend the celebrations after John Major in 1993. Moreover, UK Prime Minister has invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to join the UK-hosted G7 summit next year.

Published On : July 20, 2021
3 .
Eswatini, which was in the news recently, for the demise of its Prime Minister, is located in which continent?
A)
Asia
B)
Africa
C)
Europe
D)
South America

Correct Answer :   Africa

Eswatini Prime Minister Ambrose Dlamini, who was undergoing treatment for coronavirus, has recently passed away. He is the first Prime Minister to die from the Covid pandemic.
Eswatini, which was earlier called as ‘Swaziland’ before official renaming in 2018, is a landlocked country in Southern Africa. It is surrounded by Mozambique and South Africa. Eswatini is one of the smallest countries in Africa.

Published On : July 20, 2021
4 .
Collab is the new music video application launched by which major company?
A)
Apple
B)
Facebook
C)
Microsoft
D)
Amazon

Correct Answer :   Facebook

Social media major Facebook has launched a new iOS app called Collab, which lets users create collaborative musical videos.
Launched as a rival to the Chinese short-video making platform TikTok, this experimental app is now available on the App Store in the United States. Facebook had earlier launched Reels feature on Instagram and another app Lasso.

Published On : July 20, 2021
5 .
What was the theme of Science Festival 2020?
A)
Science for New India
B)
Science for Transformation
C)
Science for Self-Reliant India and Global Welfare
D)
RISEN India Research, Innovation, and Science Empowering the Nation

Correct Answer :   Science for Self-Reliant India and Global Welfare

India International Science Festival (IISF) 2020, central theme is Science for Self-Reliance India and Global Welfare.

Published On : July 20, 2021
6 .
Who has been appointed as the new MD and CEO of Kotak Mahindra Bank?
A)
Raghuram Rajan
B)
Prakash Apte
C)
Aditya Puri
D)
Uday Kotak

Correct Answer :   Uday Kotak

The Reserve Bank of India has approved the re-appointment of Uday Kotak as managing director and CEO of Kotak Mahindra Bank for three years.

Published On : July 20, 2021
7 .
Which country will host the 2023 edition of Men's Hockey World Cup?
A)
India
B)
Japan
C)
China
D)
Austria

Correct Answer :   India

According to the world governing body FIH, India will host the 2023 edition of Men's Hockey World Cup.

Published On : July 20, 2021
8 .
1st TWG Meeting held between which country?
A)
India, Iran, USA
B)
India, Russia, USA
C)
India, Iran, Uzbekistan
D)
India, Bangladesh, Bhutan

Correct Answer :   India, Iran, Uzbekistan

1st Trilateral Working Group (TWG) Meeting held between India, Iran, and Uzbekistan to joint use of Chabahar Port.

Published On : July 20, 2021
9 .
Which insurance company has launched India's first cloud-native insurer a first of its kind Open API?
A)
Edelweiss General Insurance
B)
HDFC ERGO General Insurance
C)
Aditya Birla General Insurance
D)
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance

Correct Answer :   Edelweiss General Insurance

Edelweiss General Insurance (EGI) India's first cloud-native insurer has launched a first of its kind, Open API (Application Programming Interface) Gateway to facilitate complete digital collaboration with its business partners.

Published On : July 20, 2021
10 .
The US Federal Government and states issued law suit against which company, accusing elimination of competition?
A)
Google
B)
Facebook
C)
Amazon
D)
Microsoft

Correct Answer :   Facebook

Two lawsuits have been filed by the United States Federal government and governments of 48 US states and territories accusing Facebook.
The Social media major has been accused of eliminating competition with the acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp. The anti-competitive conduct, which adds to the monopoly of the company is accused.

Published On : July 20, 2021