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1 .
Which organisation/body organised the Indo-Pacific Business Summit 2021, in association with the External Affairs Ministry?
A)
ASSOCHAM
B)
NASSCOM
C)
FICCI
D)
CII

Correct Answer :   CII

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) organised the first edition of Indo-Pacific Business Summit 2021, in association with the ministry of External Affairs.
The Business Summit, organised over virtual platform, had participation of Governments, Enterprises, Business Chambers, Think Tanks & Academia from the countries in the Indo-pacific region. The Summit also included a Virtual Business Exhibition.

Published On : July 18, 2021
2 .
DBT- NIBMG, has created the world’s first database of genomic variants named “dbGENVOC”, in which disease?
A)
Oral Cancer
B)
Covid 19
C)
Malaria
D)
Tuberculosis

Correct Answer :   Oral Cancer

DBT-National Institute of Biomedical Genomics (NIBMG), Kalyani is an Autonomous Institute funded by the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India.
DBT-NIBMG has created a database of genomic variations in oral cancer named dbGENVOC. This is the first of its kind database in the world. It is a free, browsable online database, which has a built-in powerful search engine. It also allows statistical and bioinformatic analysis to be carried out online.

Published On : July 18, 2021
3 .
With reference to Covid, what is ‘SwabSeq’, that was making news recently?
A)
Testing Platform
B)
Oral Medicine
C)
Global Alliance
D)
Vaccine Candidate

Correct Answer :   Testing Platform

A team of scientists from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) recently reported real-world results on SwabSeq, a testing platform.
It uses sequencing to test thousands of samples at a time, to detect the coronavirus. They were able to perform more than 80,000 tests in less than two months, with high sensitivity and specificity. SwabSeq uses sample-specific molecular barcodes to simultaneously analyse thousands of samples.

Published On : July 18, 2021
4 .
Which multilateral association recently held a Conference on Biodiversity?
A)
G-7
B)
G-20
C)
BRICS
D)
ASEAN

Correct Answer :   ASEAN

The third ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Conference on Biodiversity was held recently. The fifth and the final session of the Conference focussed on the theme of ‘Towards 2050: Living in Harmony with Nature.’
As per the ASEAN nations, developing countries will need resources for proper implementation of the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework. The ASEAN includes 10 countries: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

Published On : July 18, 2021
5 .
Which country hosted the BRICS Education Ministers 2021?
A)
China
B)
India
C)
Russia
D)
Brazil

Correct Answer :   India

India hosted the BRICS Education Ministers 2021. This meeting is being held as part of the 13th BRICS Summit being hosted by India this year.
Sanjay Dhotre, Minister of State for Education, chaired the meeting of the 8th BRICS Education Ministers in virtual mode. Education Ministers from the five BRICS member states resolved to enhance academic collaboration in higher education

Published On : July 18, 2021
6 .
What is the name of COVID-19 vaccine developed by Bharat Biotech India Ltd in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research - National Institute of Virology?
A)
Coronin
B)
Coroxin
C)
Covaxin
D)
Covanin

Correct Answer :   Covaxin

Bharat Biotech India Ltd in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research - National Institute of Virology developed India's first COVID-19 vaccine - Covaxin (BBV152 COVID vaccine). The vaccine is developed and manufactured by the BSL-3(Bio Safety Level- 3) high containment facility of BBIL.

Published On : July 18, 2021
7 .
Who has been ranked first in the world ranking of men's elite of 52 kg weight category according world rankings 2020 released by The International Boxing Association?
A)
Shiva Thapa
B)
Amit Panghal
C)
Manish Kaushik
D)
Vikas Krishan Yadav

Correct Answer :   Amit Panghal

The International Boxing Association (AIBA) has released the world rankings 2020 for women's and men's boxing, as per which Indian amateur boxer & World championships silver medallist Amit Panghal (24) has been ranked first in the world ranking of men's elite of 52 kg weight category with a total of 1300 points. At the same time, Manju Rani has got the second place in women's rankings in 48 kg with 1175 points.

Published On : July 18, 2021
8 .
The new administrative and academic building of the Indian Agricultural research Institute at Gouria Karma in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand is named after which famous person?
A)
Dr.Shyama Prasad Mukherjee
B)
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
C)
Jawaharlal Nehru
D)
Bhagat Singh

Correct Answer :   Dr.Shyama Prasad Mukherjee

The new administrative and academic building of the Indian Agricultural research Institute (IARI),at Gouria Karma in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand is named after Dr.Shyama Prasad Mukherjee the founder of Bharatiya Jan Sangh, on the event of his birth anniversary.

Published On : July 18, 2021
9 .
Which State Chief Minister launches "SelfScan" app developed by the state's Information Technology department as an alternative to Camscanner?
A)
Jharkhand
B)
Karnataka
C)
Uttar Pradesh
D)
West Bengal

Correct Answer :   West Bengal

Mamta Banergee, The Chief Minister of West Bengal launches "SelfScan" app developed by the state's Information Technology department as an alternative to Camscanner (One of the chinese apps recently restricted in India).

Published On : July 18, 2021
10 .
Whose term has been extended as the acting chairperson of National Company Law Appellate Tribunal by 3 month, effective from June 15?
A)
Navin Verma
B)
T. S. Tirumurti
C)
Bansi Lal Bhat
D)
M. Nair Rajeevan

Correct Answer :   Bansi Lal Bhat

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has extended the term of Justice(Retd.) Bansi Lal Bhat, as the acting chairperson of National Company Law Appellate Tribunal(NCLAT) by 3 month, effective from June 15. He was appointed as acting chairperson on March 15, after Justice SJ Mukhopadhaya completed his term in the office.

Published On : July 18, 2021