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1 .

Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA) is a flagship programme of this Ministry.

A)

Home Affairs

B)

Earth Science

C)

Science & Technologywrong

D)

Human Resources and Development

Correct Answer : Human Resources and Development

Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA) is a flagship programme of the Ministry of Human Resources and Development. Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), Unnat Bharat Abhiyan-Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (UBA-IITD), and Vijnana Bharati (VIBHA) has signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in New Delhi. Under the MoU, it is expected to lay the foundation for cooperation and joint action in the area of UBA for rural development of India.

Published On : July 18, 2021

2 .

Who released the e-book titled 'Standard Treatment Guidelines for the Management of Substance Use Disorders and Behavioural Addictions'?

A)

Narendra Singh Tomar

B)

Prakash Javadekar

C)

Narendra Modi

D)

Harsh Vardhan

Correct Answer : Harsh Vardhan

The Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare (MoH& FW), Dr. Harsh Vardhan, released an ebook, titled 'Standard Treatment Guidelines (STG) for the Management of Substance Use Disorders (SUD) and Behavioural Addictions' virtually. The book was released in the presence of State Minister of (MoH & FW), Ashwini Kumar Choubey. Aim: The book centers the tackling of substance abuses and behavioural addiction of the country. The guidelines in the book were developed by a group that works under the Tobacco control and Drug Dependence and Treatment program.

Published On : July 18, 2021

3 .

The union cabinet approved MoU between India and which country on Cooperation in the field of Traditional Systems of Medicine and Homeopathy?

A)

Zambia

B)

Botswana

C)

Zimbabwe

D)

South Africa

Correct Answer : Zimbabwe

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has given ex-post facto approval to Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between India and Zimbabwe on Cooperation in the field of Traditional Systems of Medicine and Homeopathy., which was signed on November 3rd, 2018. The objective of the MoU is to promote traditional systems of medicine and homeopathy between two nations on the basis of equality and mutual benefit.

Published On : July 18, 2021

4 .

Which world organization along with Pure Earth released the report titled "The Toxic Truth: Children's Exposure to Lead Pollution Undermines a Generation of Future Potential"?

A)

International Monetary Fund (IMF)

B)

United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

C)

Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

D)

United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)

Correct Answer : United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and Pure Earth, international non-profit organization authored and published the first of kind report on the health crisis titled "The Toxic Truth: Children's Exposure to Lead Pollution Undermines a Generation of Future Potential" states that around lead poisoning affects large number of children all across the globe. The report states that around 1 in every 3 that is around 800 million children across the world has the blood lead level above or at 5 micrograms per decilitre, the amount at which action is required and Almost 50% of these children live in South Africa.

Published On : July 18, 2021

5 .

Name the Indian wrestler has been appointed as a deputy director in the Sports and Youth Affairs Department of Haryana.

A)

Babita Phogat

B)

Gita Phogat

C)

Sakshi Mallik

D)

Vinesh Phogat

Correct Answer : Babita Phogat

Indian wrestler Babita Phogat and Kabaddi player Kavita Devi have been appointed as deputy directors in the Sports and Youth Affairs Department of Haryana. The announcement was through two separate orders issued on July 29 by the principal secretary of the Haryana Government's Sports and Youth Affairs Department.

Published On : July 18, 2021

6 .

Which state has the highest tiger population, as per the recent report of the Environment Ministry?

A)

Madhya Pradesh

B)

Andhra Pradesh

C)

Maharashtra

D)

Kerala

Correct Answer : Madhya Pradesh

The Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Prakash Javadekar released an updated report on India’s Tiger Survey from 2018.

As per the updated report, India’s tiger population stood at 2967, the same number given by the Government last year. India has 70% of the world’s total tiger population. Madhya Pradesh has the highest number of tigers at 526, followed by Karnataka and Uttarakhand.

Published On : July 18, 2021

7 .

Who represented India in the Annual Meeting of Board of Governors of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank?

A)

Rajiv Kumar

B)

Piyush Goyal

C)

Shakti Kanta Das

D)

Nirmala Sitharaman

Correct Answer : Nirmala Sitharaman

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has recently attended the 5th Annual Meeting of Board of Governors of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB).

A roundtable discussion was conducted on the theme ‘AIIB 2030-Supporting Asia’s Development over the Next Decade’. The bank had earlier provided a financial assistance of about USD 10 billion to combat Covid-19.

Published On : July 18, 2021

8 .

Which Union Ministry launched â€˜Indian Report on Digital Education, 2020â€™?

A)

Ministry of Finance

B)

Ministry of Science and Technology

C)

Ministry of Human Resource Development

D)

Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology

Correct Answer : Ministry of Human Resource Development

Union Ministry of Human Resource Development has recently launched the ‘Indian Report on Digital Education, 2020’.

The report has details on innovative methods adopted by Education Departments of various States and Union Territories for providing inclusive education to children at home. Initiatives of HRD Ministry including DIKSHA platform and Swayam Prabha TV Channel are highlighted.

Published On : July 18, 2021

9 .

Who unveiled the book titled "Padi Bhavajaalalu", Telugu version of Ten Ideologies book authored by former Union Minister Late S Jaipal Reddy?

A)

Amit Shah

B)

Venkaiah Naidu

C)

Narendra Modi

D)

Ram Nath Kovind

Correct Answer : Venkaiah Naidu

M Venkaiah Naidu, Vice President of India virtually unveiled the "Padi Bhavajaalalu" Telugu version Ten Ideologies book authored by former Union Minister Late S Jaipal Reddy and published by Orient BlackSwan, amid his family members and followers on the event of his first death anniversary. The virtual launch was organized under the aegis of Manthan, a forum for public discourse. The translation was done by Kalluri Bhaskaram.

Published On : July 18, 2021

10 .

Veteran Bollywood actor Kumkum passed away at the age of 86 who starred in the first Bhojpuri film.What is the name of first Bhojpuri film?

A)

Sampoorna Tirth Yatra

B)

Ganga Kinare Mora Gaon

C)

Ganga Maiyya Tohe Piyari Chadhaibo

D)

Chandwa ke take Chakor

Correct Answer : Ganga Maiyya Tohe Piyari Chadhaibo

Veteran Bollywood actor Kumkum passed away. Her real name was Zaibunnissa.She has featured in over 100 Hindi films like Mother India, Kohinoor, Ek Sapera Ek Lootera, Naya Daur, Ujala, Raja Aur Runk, Lalkar, Aankhen, Geet, among others.Kumkum also starred in the first Bhojpuri film "Ganga Maiyya Tohe Piyari Chadhaibo" in 1963. Some of the popular songs featuring Kumkum includes "Kabhi aar, Kabhi paar" and "Mere Mehboob Qayamat Hogi'.

Published On : July 18, 2021