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1 .
The Supreme Court ruled on the equal heirship rights of daughters, referring to which act?
A)
Hindu Heirship Act, 1955
B)
Hindu Marriage act, 1955
C)
Hindu Coparcenary Act, 2005
D)
Hindu Succession (Amendment) Act, 2005

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Hindu Succession (Amendment) Act, 2005

The Supreme Court of India ruled that the daughters cannot be deprived of their right of equality and they will have equal coparcenary rights in joint Hindu family property even if the father died before the Hindu Succession (Amendment) Act, 2005.
The daughters will have the right to inherit their ancestral property with retrospective effect with similar rights and liabilities as sons hold. Coparcener refers to a person who assumes a legal right in parental property by birth.

Published On : July 18, 2021
2 .
Which Union Ministry launched ‘Minimum Standards of Architectural Education Regulations’?
A)
Ministry of Education
B)
Ministry of Culture
C)
Minimum of Tourism
D)
Ministry of External Affairs

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Ministry of Education

Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank has virtually launched the Minimum Standards of Architectural Education Regulations, 2020.
These regulations have been prepared by the experts of the Council of Architecture (CoA). It aims to address the major challenges lying in the field of human habitat in the country. The Minister asked the Council to use innovation in the field of Architecture.

Published On : July 18, 2021
3 .
The ‘Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) Academy’ has been inaugurated in which city?
A)
Lucknow
B)
Mumbai
C)
New Delhi
D)
Gurugram

Correct Answer : Option (C) - New Delhi

Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has launched Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) Academy in New Delhi.
This has been inaugurated as part of the ongoing week-long behaviour change campaign Gandagi Mukt Bharat. This is an Interactive Voice Response (IVR) based free mobile online learning course on ODF Plus. The ODF Plus is an extension of the ODF programme under the Swachch Bharat Mission.

Published On : July 18, 2021
4 .
Manitombi Singh, who has recently passed away, was associated with which sports?
A)
Cricket
B)
Football
C)
Athletics
D)
Basket ball

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Football

Former India footballer who played for Kolkata-based Mohun Bagan football club, Manitombi Singh passed away at the age of 39, at his native village in Manipur.
Manitombi Singh was a part of the Indian Under-23 team that lifted the 2003 LG Cup by beating Vietnam 3-2. It was India’s first international victory at an 8-nation tournament since 1971. He also played for India in the 2002 Asian Games. He also served as the Coach for Manipur State League’s Anouba Imagi Mangal.

Published On : July 18, 2021
5 .
Which Bank obtained RBI's in-principle Nod to Set up Non-Financial Subsidiary?
A)
Central Bank of India
B)
State Bank of India
C)
Union Bank of India
D)
South Indian Bank

Correct Answer : Option (D) - South Indian Bank

South Indian Bank(SIB) has obtained in-principle approval from the Reserve Bank of India(RBI) to set up a wholly owned non- financial subsidiary for undertaking activities permitted by RBI. After SIB completes the relevant formalities and receives final approval from the regulators the subsidiary will commence its operations.

Published On : July 18, 2021
6 .
Which state CoM approves "Assam Non-Government Education Institutions (Regulation of Fees) Rules 2020"?
A)
Madhya Pradesh
B)
Haryana
C)
Sikkim
D)
Assam

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Assam

On August 10, 2020 Assam Council of Ministers approved "Assam Non-Government Education Institutions (Regulation of Fees) Rules 2020". It seeks to regulate the fees structure of the private educational institutes in the State of Assam.

Published On : July 18, 2021
7 .
Who Released Ebook, 'Connecting, Communicating, Changing' Chronicling the Vice President's 3rd year in office?
A)
Prakash Javadekar
B)
Sashi Tharoor
C)
Chetan Bhagat
D)
None of the above

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Prakash Javadekar

On August 11, 2020 Prakash Javadekar, Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting released an e-version of the book 'Connecting, Communicating, Changing', a chronicle of Vice President of India, Venkaiah Naidu's third year in office. In addition to this Rajnath Singh, Union Minister of Defence also released the print coffee table version of the e-book. The event was organized at Upa-Rashtrapati Nivas in New Delhi. This is the 3rd edition of the book on his efforts and outcomes as the Vice President and Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.

Published On : July 18, 2021
8 .
Which state launched Mukhya Mantri Kisan Sahay Yojana replacing PMFBY to compensate crop loss of farmers for FY21?
A)
Punjab
B)
Haryana
C)
Gujarat
D)
Chattisgarh

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Gujarat

On August 10, 2020, the Chief Minister of Gujarat, Vijay Rupani, launched Rs 1,800 crore scheme "Mukhya Mantri Kisan Sahay Yojana" by replacing "Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)", for FY20-21 only, for the state's 56 lakh farmers facing crop losses due to drought, excess rain or unseasonal rain. In this regard the state government will launch a dedicated portal so that farmers can apply online.

Published On : July 18, 2021
9 .
Who addressed "India@75 Summit - Mission 2022" Organised by CII?
A)
Amit Shah
B)
Nitin Gadkari
C)
Smriti Irani
D)
Nirmala Sitharaman

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Nitin Gadkari

On 8th August 2020, Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Micro Small and Medium Enterprises(MSME) and Road Transport & Highways addressed the "India@75 Summit - Mission 2022" organised by the confederation of Indian Industries(CII) which was focused on 'reinventing technology in India'. He stated that to achieve self-reliant India, the MSME Ministry and Industries should be made import substitutes, cost-effective, pollution-free and indigenous.

Published On : July 18, 2021
10 .
What is the theme of the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples (World Tribal Day)?
A)
Tribal is Treasure
B)
COVID-19 and Indigenous peoples’ resilience
C)
Development of Tribal Welfare
D)
Indigenous Population at their best

Correct Answer : Option (B) - COVID-19 and Indigenous peoples’ resilience

The International Day of the World’s Indigenous People or the World Tribal Day is celebrated on August 9 every year.
It marks the date of the inaugural session of the Working Group on the Indigenous Populations at the United Nations in 1982. This year the theme of the day is ‘COVID-19 and indigenous peoples’ resilience’. It aims to preserve and sensitise about the traditional knowledge and practices of the indigenous population.

Published On : July 18, 2021