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1 .

The Central Government has granted special financial powers of how much Rs as emergency funds to armed forces for war preparedness amid ongoing border tensions with China?

Rs 250 crore

Rs 500 crore

Rs 750 crore

Rs 1500 crore

Correct Answer : Rs 500 crore

The Central Government has granted special financial powers of Rs 500 crore as emergency funds to armed forces for war preparedness amid ongoing border tensions with China. Under this financial aid, the three defence services (Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force) can buy any weapon system or any in inventory upto Rs 500 cr in consultation with the Department of Military Affairs.

Published On : July 18, 2021

2 .

The US Space Agency, NASA has announced that its headquarters in Washington, D.C. will be named after which engineers?

Mary W. Jackson

Phil Sumrall

Robert H. Goddard

Konrad Dannenberg

Correct Answer : Mary W. Jackson

The US Space Agency, NASA has announced that its headquarters in Washington, D.C., will be named after Mary W. Jackson, one of its history-making engineers. The information was passed by NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine.

Published On : July 18, 2021

3 .

Indian Navy has inducted indigenously developed Torpedo Decoy System on 26 June 2020. Who is current Chief of the Naval Staff?

Karambir Singh

S. M. Nanda

G Ashok Kumar

M. S. Pawar

Correct Answer : Karambir Singh

Indian Navy has inducted indigenously developed Torpedo Decoy System on 26 June 2020. The Advanced Torpedo Decoy System Maareech was designed and developed DRDO labs, Naval Science & Technological Laboratory (NSTL), and Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory.

Published On : July 18, 2021

4 .

Who has rolled out 2 customized loan schemes of J&K Bank namely 'J&K Bank Business Support Loan Scheme 2019-20' and 'J&K Bank Business Support Loan Scheme 2019-20 for Hotels and Guest Houses'?

Farooq Khan

Baseer Ahmad Khan

B.V.R. Subrahmanyam

Girish Chandra Murmu

Correct Answer : Girish Chandra Murmu

On June 25, 2020, Girish Chandra Murmu, the lieutenant governor of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), has rolled out 2 customized loan schemes of J&K Bank namely 'J&K Bank Business Support Loan Scheme 2019-20' and 'J&K Bank Business Support Loan Scheme 2019-20 for Hotels and Guest Houses' with the aim to overcome business challenges that have stemmed up due to the prevailing conditions.

Published On : July 18, 2021

5 .

45th edition of Toronto International Film Festival 2020, which is to be held virtually will be held on which dates?

September 1-4

September 5-9

September 10-19

September 20-29

Correct Answer : September 10-19

Actor Priyanka Chopra and Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap named among the 50 ambassadors for the 45th edition of Toronto International Film Festival(TIFF) 2020, which is to be held virtually. The festival will take place from September 10-19 with physical screenings and drive-ins, digital screenings, virtual red carpets, press conferences and industry talks.

Published On : July 18, 2021

6 .

What is the turnover limit of small and medium companies (SMC), as per the definition issued by the Corporate Affairs Ministry?

Rs 350 crore

Rs 250 crore

Rs 150 crore

Rs 50 crore

Correct Answer : Rs 250 crore

The Union Ministry of Corporate Affairs has enlarged and expanded the definition of small and medium companies (SMC).

As per the new definition, small and medium companies are unlisted entities which are not banks, financial institutions or insurance firms. They should have a turnover of up to Rs 250 crore and borrowings up to Rs 50 crore in the immediately preceding accounting year.

Published On : July 18, 2021

7 .

K K Shailaja, who has been awarded with the Central European University (CEU) Open Society Prize, belongs to which state?

Assam

Kerala

Karnataka

Tamil Nadu

Correct Answer : Kerala

Ms K K Shailaja – commonly known as “Shailaja Teacher”, the former Health Minister of Kerala has been awarded with the Central European University (CEU) Open Society Prize, for her selfless commitment to the public health services.

This price is awarded to personalities of exceptional distinction who have served the ideals of an open society.

Published On : July 18, 2021

8 .

Which Union Ministry implements the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA)?

Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment

Ministry of Law and Justice

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

Correct Answer : Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment

Union Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment implements the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA).

Union Social Justice Minister recently launched the website for the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA). Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment is the nodal ministry for Drug Demand Reduction in India.

Published On : July 18, 2021

9 .

Guillain-Barre Syndrome is reported to be associated with which vaccine?

Covaxin

Sputnik

Sinovac

AstraZeneca-Oxford Vacccine

Correct Answer : AstraZeneca-Oxford Vacccine

Guillain-Barre Syndrome is a rare neurological disorder, in which the body’s immune system attacks its own protective coatings on nerve fibres.

This syndrome was first reported in Europe and the UK among some patients who undertook AstraZeneca-Oxford Covid-19 vaccine, but such a probability is found to be small. The syndrome may start with extreme weakness that can eventually paralyse the entire body. The vaccine is traded as Covishield in India, which also reported some cases.

Published On : July 18, 2021

10 .

â€˜Tax Inspectors Without Bordersâ€™ is an initiative of UNDP in association with which organization?

IMF

UNICEF

OECD

UNESCO

Correct Answer : OECD

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) have launched a joint initiative named Tax Inspectors Without Borders (TIWB) in Bhutan.

For this initiative, India has been chosen as a Partner Jurisdiction. This programme aims to aid Bhutan in strengthening its tax administration.

Published On : July 18, 2021