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1 .
Which country announced the ‘Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code’?
A)
China
B)
India
C)
France
D)
Australia

Correct Answer :   India

India announced the ‘Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code’ and it came into force from May 2021. As per the rules, all significant social media intermediaries had to publish monthly reports on the details of complaints, actions taken and monitoring details.
Facebook recently launched its first monthly report for the period between May 15 and June 15. As per the report, Facebook took action against about 30 million pieces of content.

Published On : July 18, 2021
2 .
According to the Reserve Bank of India data, what is India's external debt in March 2020?
A)
$858.5 billion
B)
$758.5 billion
C)
$658.5 billion
D)
$558.5 billion

Correct Answer :   $558.5 billion

In accordance with the Reserve Bank of India data, India's external debt stood at $558.5 billion in March 2020, an increase of $15.4 billion or 2.8% as compared to the March 2019. The largest component of the external debt is Commercial borrowings with a share of 39.4%, followed by non-resident deposits at 23.4% and short-term trade credit at 18.2%.

Published On : July 18, 2021
3 .
Which indian student received the 2020 Diana Award for her Recycler App, which she developed to connect users with waste-handlers as a measure to help the ragpickers of Delhi?
A)
Arun Kaul
B)
Achal Kumar
C)
Freya Thakral
D)
Bhaskar Sen

Correct Answer :   Freya Thakral

Freya Thakral, a 13 year old student of the British School New Delhi received the 2020 Diana Award for her Recycler App, which she developed to connect users with waste-handlers as a measure to help the ragpickers of Delhi .The award is presented annually on the birth anniversary of Princess Diana.

Published On : July 18, 2021
4 .
Who won the 3rd position on the leaderboard at the first edition of the Virtual Race Across America 2020 and became the first ever Indian to secure a podium position in the international ultracycling race?
A)
Bharat Pannu
B)
T. M. Bhasin
C)
Pratip Chaudhuri
D)
P.Nanda Kumaran

Correct Answer :   Bharat Pannu

Lt Col Bharat Pannu, Indian Army officer, secured the 3rd position on the leaderboard at the first edition of the Virtual Race Across America(VRAAM) 2020 held from 16th June to 28th June 2020 and became the first ever Indian to secure a podium position in the international ultracycling race.

Published On : July 18, 2021
5 .
What is the name of 17 day campaign which will be launched from July 10 to July 26 from the National Highway 20 near ITO to reduce air pollution?
A)
Podhe Ugao, Desh Bachao
B)
Podhe Lagao, Desh Bachao
C)
Podhe Lagao, Paryavaran Bachao
D)
Podhe Ugao, Paryavaran Bachao

Correct Answer :   Podhe Lagao, Paryavaran Bachao

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai informed that a 17 day campaign "Podhe Lagao, Paryavaran Bachao" (Plant Trees, Save Environment) will be launched from July 10 to July 26 from the National Highway(NH) 20 near ITO to reduce air pollution. During the campaign 31 lakh saplings will be planted.

Published On : July 18, 2021
6 .
Which bank has collaborated with Innoviti Payment Solutions Pvt. Ltd. to provide EMI billing options on Debit Cards which are swiped on Innoviti Point of Sale terminals?
A)
Canara Bank
B)
Kotak Mahindra Bank
C)
Axis Bank
D)
ICICI Bank

Correct Answer :   Kotak Mahindra Bank

Kotak Mahindra Bank (Kotak) and Innoviti Payment Solutions Pvt. Ltd. announced that they have collaborated to provide Equated Monthly Installments(EMI) billing options on Kotak Debit Cards which are swiped on Innoviti Point of Sale(POS) terminals.

Published On : July 18, 2021
7 .
US based Electronic chip maker Intel's investment arm, Intel Capital will buy 0.39% stake in which indian platform for Rs 1,894.50 crore?
A)
Tata Sky
B)
Vodafone Idea
C)
Bharti Airtel Limited
D)
Reliance Industries Limited

Correct Answer :   Reliance Industries Limited

US based Electronic chip maker Intel's investment arm, Intel Capital to buy 0.39% stake in Reliance Industries Limited(RIL)'s Jio Platforms for Rs 1,894.50 crore. This is the 12th deal of Jio Platforms. With this investment, Jio Platforms has raised Rs 1,17,588.45 crore from global investors since April 22.

Published On : July 18, 2021
8 .
What is the theme of World Allergy Week 2020 celebrated from 28 June - 4 July 2020?
A)
Allergy care does not stop with COVID-19
B)
Allergy care importance in COVID-19
C)
Allergy care in the time of COVID-19
D)
Allergy care restriction in COVID-19

Correct Answer :   Allergy care does not stop with COVID-19

2020 World Allergy Week is celebrated from 28 June - 4 July 2020. World Allergy Week is an annual event initiated by the World Allergy Organisation (WAO) to raise awareness about the allergic diseases, disorders related to allergic diseases and the preventive measures of these diseases.The first World Allergy Week was observed in July 2011. The first World Allergy Week was observed in July 2011. The theme of World Allergy Week 2020 is "Allergy care does not stop with COVID-19".

Published On : July 18, 2021
9 .
Which scientist from India has been named as members of International Scientific group to offer foremost scientific evidence for sustainable food systems for global food summit 2021?
A)
B. V. Sreekantan and C. S. Seshadri
B)
Jitendra Nath Goswami and K. S. Krishnan
C)
Mohan Sharma and Mitali Mukherji
D)
Prof. Rattan Lal and Uma Lele

Correct Answer :   Prof. Rattan Lal and Uma Lele

Antonio Guterres, Chief of United Nations, named Prof. Rattan Lal and Dr. Uma Lele (Agricultural experts) from India as members of International Scientific group to offer foremost scientific evidence for sustainable food systems for global food summit 2021. The Scientific Group will be Chaired by Dr. Joachim von Braun of Bonn University Germany.

Published On : July 18, 2021
10 .
What was the theme of International Day of Cooperatives celebrated on July 3, 2021?
A)
Cooperatives for Every Community
B)
Cooperatives for a Better World
C)
Rebuild better together
D)
Cooperatives for Yesterday, Today and Tommorow

Correct Answer :   Rebuild better together

The International Day of Cooperatives was celebrated on July 3, 2021 under the theme of ‘Rebuild better together’. The day is celebrated every year on first Saturday of July.

Published On : July 18, 2021