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1 .
Which State has developed India's First Lichen Park as a research centre with over 150 Lichen species?
A)
Uttarakhand
B)
Kerala
C)
Assam
D)
Nagaland

Correct Answer :   Uttarakhand

The Forest Department of Uttarakhand has developed India's First Lichen Park in Munsyari(Munsiyari), Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand as a research centre with over 150 Lichen species - Jurassic Era plant which was inaugurated on 27th June 2020, The development process of the 1.5 acres park began in 2019.

Published On : July 18, 2021
2 .
What was the theme of 36th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit?
A)
Corona Responsive ASEAN
B)
Active and Responsive ASEAN
C)
Active and Responsible ASEAN
D)
Cohesive and Responsive ASEAN

Correct Answer :   Cohesive and Responsive ASEAN

The 36th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit was held via video conference on the theme "Cohesive and Responsive ASEAN". The summit was chaired by Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc as Vietnam is ASEAN's chair in 2020. The focus of the meet was on COVID-19 response, post-pandemic recovery and further cooperation with partners.

Published On : July 18, 2021
3 .
The Government will launch the 4th phase of 'Vande Bharat Mission' from which date?
A)
July 1, 2020
B)
July 3, 2020
C)
July 31, 2020
D)
August 3, 2020

Correct Answer :   July 3, 2020

The Government will launch the 4th phase of 'Vande Bharat Mission' from July 3, 2020. Under this phase, Air India will undertake 170 flights across 17 countries during July 3 - 15, 2020.

Published On : July 18, 2021
4 .
United Nations International Day of the Tropics is observed annually on which day to raise awareness about the challenges faced by the tropical areas?
A)
30th June
B)
29th June
C)
28th June
D)
27th June

Correct Answer :   29th June

United Nations International Day of the Tropics is observed annually on 29th June to raise awareness about the challenges faced by the tropical areas and the importance of the tropical areas in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).

Published On : July 18, 2021
5 .
NERAMAC, which was seen in the recent stimulus package, is associated with which sector?
A)
Health
B)
Sports
C)
Agriculture
D)
Tourism

Correct Answer :   Agriculture

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that the North Eastern Regional Agricultural Marketing Corporation (NERAMAC) is to be revived with a package of Rs 77.45 crore.

The Minister also announced a credit guarantee scheme worth Rs 1.1 lakh crore for Covid-affected sectors with Rs 50,000 crore out of this for scaling up the healthcare sector. Rs. 23,220 crore more is earmarked for public health with emphasis on paediatric care.

Published On : July 18, 2021
6 .
SOLV, a B2B digital platform for MSMEs, has launched a tailor-made credit card in partnership with which Bank?
A)
Standard Chartered Bank
B)
Canara Bank
C)
HDFC Bank
D)
ICICI Bank

Correct Answer :   Standard Chartered Bank

SOLV, a B2B (business to business) digital platform for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), has launched a tailor-made credit card in partnership with Standard Chartered Bank, India. SOLV MSME Credit Card provides MSME clients with a ready means to meet ongoing business expenses including supplier payments, fuel, logistics, purchase of raw material, utility payments and working capital outlays.

Published On : July 18, 2021
7 .
The National Research Development Cooperation has signed a technology licensing agreement with which company to manufacture Personal protective equipment Suit named NavRakshak?
A)
Wildcraft
B)
Peter England
C)
Indian Medical Care
D)
Indian Garment Company

Correct Answer :   Indian Garment Company

The National Research Development Cooperation (NRDC) has signed a technology licensing agreement with an Agra-based apparel manufacturing entity, the Indian Garment Company. The agreement aims to manufacture know-how of a Personal protective equipment Suit named NavRakshak. NavRakshak PPE was principally developed by Dr. Arnab Ghosh, a Naval Doctor.

Published On : July 18, 2021
8 .
The World Bank has approved how much loan to improve the quality and governance of school education in six Indian states?
A)
$1500 million
B)
$1000 million
C)
$750 million
D)
$500 million

Correct Answer :   $500 million

The World Bank has approved a $500 million loan to improve the quality and governance of school education in six Indian states. The approval is given by the Board of Executive Directors. The board approved a loan for Strengthening the Teaching-Learning and Results for States Program.

Published On : July 18, 2021
9 .
Russia's Energia space corporation has announced that it is to take the first tourist on a spacewalk in which year, under the terms of a new contract with a US partner?
A)
2021
B)
2022
C)
2023
D)
2025

Correct Answer :   2023

Russia's Energia space corporation has announced that it is to take the first tourist on a spacewalk in 2023, under the terms of a new contract with a US partner. Energia has signed a contract with Space Adventures. Under this, two space tourists to the International Space Station (ISS).

Published On : July 18, 2021
10 .
Who is the head of 9-member working group to suggest insurance products covering risks involved in the use of Remotely Piloted Aircraft System(RPAS)/ Drones formulated by IRDAI?
A)
Anjan Dey
B)
Shiva Ayyadurai
C)
A V Girija Kumar
D)
Girish Radhakrishnan

Correct Answer :   Anjan Dey

India's insurance regulator, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has formulated a 9-member working group headed by Anjan Dey, general manager of the New India Assurance, to suggest insurance products covering various risks involved in the use of Remotely Piloted Aircraft System(RPAS)/ Drones. The panel shall need to submit its report within six weeks.

Published On : July 18, 2021