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1 .
Who has been appointed as an independent director of Indiabulls Housing Finance Board?
A)
Dinabandhu Mohapatra
B)
Sachin Chaudhary
C)
Satish Chand Mathur
D)
Shamsher Singh Ahlawat

Correct Answer :   Dinabandhu Mohapatra

IndiaBulls Housing Finance Board approved the appointment of Dinabandhu Mohapatra as an independent director of the company.

Published On : July 19, 2021
2 .
Who has won the ATP Tour final 2020?
A)
Rafael Nadal
B)
Dominic Thiem
C)
Novak Djokovic
D)
Daniil Medvedev

Correct Answer :   Daniil Medvedev

Daniil Medvedev won the biggest title of his career, battling past US Open champion Dominic Thiem.

Published On : July 19, 2021
3 .
Who has been conferred with International Vatayan Literary Award 2020?
A)
K. K. Venugopal
B)
Manoj Muntashir
C)
Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal
D)
None of the above

Correct Answer :   Manoj Muntashir

Poet Manoj Muntashir has been conferred with the International Vatayan Literary Award at the event.

Published On : July 19, 2021
4 .
NASA & ESA launched sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite by which launcher vehicle?
A)
Atlas
B)
Ariane-5
C)
Falcon 9 rocket
D)
Cartosat-2

Correct Answer :   Falcon 9 rocket

The Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich ocean observation satellite launched by SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from California.

Published On : July 19, 2021
5 .
Which organisation has given nod for Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS) to be used for navigation in the Indian Ocean Region?
A)
United Nations
B)
World Tourism Organisation
C)
International Maritime Organization
D)
International Telecommunication Union

Correct Answer :   International Maritime Organization

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has recently accepted the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS) as a component of the World-Wide Radio Navigation System (WWRNS) for operation in the Indian Ocean Region.
After this approval, merchant vessels can use IRNSS for obtaining position information similar to GPS and GLONASS.

Published On : July 19, 2021
6 .
What is the theme of the 15th G20 Summit of the year 2020?
A)
Realising the Opportunities of the 21st Century for All
B)
Extraordinary times; Extraordinary Steps
C)
Sustainable Growth and Climate Resilience
D)
Pandemic preparedness

Correct Answer :   Realising the Opportunities of the 21st Century for All

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is to attend the two-day virtual 15th G20 Summit, which is being chaired by Saudi Arabia.
The theme of the summit is “Realising the Opportunities of the 21st Century for All”. This summit is the second meeting of the G20 Leaders, this year. The last G20 Extraordinary Leaders’ summit was held in March 2020.

Published On : July 19, 2021
7 .
Micro Irrigation Fund (MIF), which was seen in the news recently, is created with which organisation?
A)
RBI
B)
FCI
C)
SEBI
D)
NABARD

Correct Answer :   NABARD

The Union Agriculture Ministry has given approval for subsidised loans worth Rs 3,971.31 crore for implementing micro-irrigation projects.
The interest subvented loans are being offered under Micro Irrigation Fund (MIF) created with National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD). Out of the total loans, maximum loan has been approved for Tamil Nadu.

Published On : July 19, 2021
8 .
Which financial services company has partnered with USAID to launch ‘Project Kirana’ for women entrepreneurs in India?
A)
American Express
B)
Mastercard
C)
Rupay
D)
VISA

Correct Answer :   Mastercard

Global financial services and payment technology company Mastercard has partnered with USAID to launch a programme called ‘Project Kirana’.
Under the programme, the organisations aim to expand financial inclusion and encourage women who own or operate kirana shops to adopt digital payments, thereby helping to increase their revenue. Around 3000 women are to be enrolled across Uttar Pradesh, in a pilot step.

Published On : July 19, 2021
9 .
What is the name of the festival, celebrated across Bihar, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh in November, dedicated to Sun God?
A)
Dussehra
B)
Chhath
C)
Kartik Deep
D)
Karva Chauth

Correct Answer :   Chhath

The four-day-long festival named ‘Chhath Puja’ dedicated to Sun God, is celebrated across Bihar, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh in November, dedicated to Sun God.
Devotees from across the country observe fast, offer prayers to the Sun God and take a dip in the river. It is one of the biggest festivals celebrated in the states and in some parts of the neighbouring country, Nepal.

Published On : July 19, 2021
10 .
Which Day related to the AYUSH Ministry is celebrated on November 18, since 2018?
A)
Unani Day
B)
Ayurveda Day
C)
Naturopathy Day
D)
Homeopathy Day

Correct Answer :   Naturopathy Day

The Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy (AYUSH) Ministry celebrates the Naturopathy Day on November 18.
It was first celebrated in the year 2018, with the aim of promoting drug-less system of medicine. It seeks to prevent diseases by modifying the diet and lifestyle. Ayurveda Day is marked on November 5, Unani Day on February 11, Siddha Day on January 4. World Homeopathy day is marked on April 10.

Published On : July 19, 2021