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A)
Valtteri Bottas
B)
Lewis Hamilton
C)
Max Verstappen
D)
None of the Above

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Lewis Hamilton


Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes-Britain) has won the Styrian Grand Prix 2020 at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, Austria. Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes-Finland) finished second while Max Verstappen (Red Bull- Belgium) was third.

Published On : July 18, 2021
A)
Meghalaya
B)
Mizoram
C)
Sikkim
D)
Assam

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Assam


Assam Chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma tabled proposed legislation to protect cattle in the state, through the Assam Cattle Preservation Bill, 2021.
Other states such as Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Karnataka have similar laws. The bill seeks to protect cattle by regulating their slaughter, consumption, and preventing their illegal transportation.

Published On : July 18, 2021
A)
South Korea
B)
Russia
C)
Japan
D)
China

Correct Answer : Option (D) - China


China has officially begun the construction of the world’s first commercial modular small reactor ‘Linglong One’ at its Changjiang Nuclear Power Plant.
Once completed, the generation capacity of the small modular reactor can reach 1 billion kilowatt hours. This is expected to cater to more than 5 lakh households in China. This multipurpose small modular reactor was the first to be approved by the International Atomic Energy Agency in 2016.

Published On : July 18, 2021
A)
International Trade Finance Services
B)
Indian Trade Finance Secretariat
C)
Indian Trade Finance Services
D)
International Trade Finance Secretariat

Correct Answer : Option (A) - International Trade Finance Services


International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) was set up to develop and regulate the financial products, financial services and financial institutions in the International Financial Services Centres (IFSCs).
IFSCA has issued a framework for setting up and operating International Trade Finance Services Platform (‘ITFS’). This will help the Exporters and Importers to avail various types of trade finance facilities for their international trade transactions.

Published On : July 18, 2021
A)
July 4
B)
July 8
C)
July 12
D)
July 16

Correct Answer : Option (C) - July 12


The United Nations declared July 12, Malala’s birthday, as World Malala Day in honour of the young education activist from Pakistan.
In 2012, Malala was shot at by Taliban insurgents while she was on her way to school. This day is observed to make an appeal to world leaders, to ensure compulsory and free education for every child in their country.

Published On : July 18, 2021
A)
Mysuru
B)
Ahmedabad
C)
Chennai
D)
Mumbai

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Ahmedabad


National Forensic Science University, erstwhile known as ‘Gujarat Forensic Science University’ is dedicated to forensic and investigative science.
The Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the newly built Center of Excellence for Research & Analysis of Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances of the National Forensic Science University in Ahmedabad. Virtual training on Investigation of Crimes Against Women was also inaugurated.

Published On : July 18, 2021
A)
Japan
B)
Thailand
C)
China
D)
South Korea

Correct Answer : Option (C) - China


As per Chinese officials, Giant pandas are not classified as endangered while they are still classified as vulnerable, in the indigenous environment list of China.
The classification was downgraded as their number in the forests has reached 1,800, due to its long-term conservation efforts, including the expansion of habitats. Giant pandas are native to South Central China. IUCN had classified the animal status as “vulnerable” in 2016.

Published On : July 18, 2021
A)
Tamil Nadu
B)
Bihar
C)
Gujarat
D)
Chhattisgarh

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Chhattisgarh


On 11th July 2020, Chhattisgarh State Legal Service Authority and the high Court organised India's first e-Lok Adalat to ensure the administration of justice and to solve the financial crisis of the parties and lawyers amid COVID-19 pandemic.

Published On : July 18, 2021
A)
Parag Chitnis
B)
Ravi Mittal
C)
Chirag Sen
D)
Rekha Negi

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Parag Chitnis


Prominent Indian-American scientist Dr Parag Chitnis has been appointed as the Acting Director of the prestigious National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), which drives all federally funded agricultural research in the US.

Published On : July 18, 2021
A)
Sudan
B)
Nigeria
C)
Somalia
D)
Gyanendro Ningombam

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Gyanendro Ningombam


The Hockey India(HI) in its Executive Board meeting named Manipur's Gyanendro Ningombam, who was senior vice-president in the federation, as officiating president till the end of September 2022 after Mohd Mushtaque Ahmad resigned on July 07, 2020 due to personal and family commitments.

Published On : July 18, 2021