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1 .
Which of the following Indian sports persons announced that he/she will be hanging his/her boots from active sports in order to serve as the president of the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI)?
A)
Varun Singh Bhati
B)
Devendra Jhajharia
C)
Deepa Malik
D)
Mariyappan Thangavelu

Correct Answer :   Deepa Malik

Deepa Malik, India's lone woman Paralympics silver medallist, announced that she will be hanging her boots from active sports in order to serve as the president of the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) in accordance with the National Sports Code.

Published On : July 17, 2021
2 .
What is the name of Helpline for Central University of Odisha launched by Union Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' to relieve the distress of the student community during the troubled time of the COVID-19 pandemic?
A)
Sathi
B)
Bharosa
C)
Sahayta
D)
Suraksha

Correct Answer :   Bharosa

Union Minister of Human Resource Development (HRD) Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' launched Central University of Odisha Helpline "Bharosa" and its Helpline Number 08046801010 through a virtual platform in New Delhi on 11 May. The aim is to relieve the distress of the student community during the troubled time of the COVID-19 pandemic. Also, the helpline aims to provide Cognitive Emotional Rehabilitation Services to all University Students of Odisha.

Published On : July 17, 2021
3 .
Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued Standard Operating Protocol (SOP) to facilitate the movement of persons by train amid lockdown imposed to contain COVID-19 spread. Who is Deputy Ministers responsible for Union Ministry of Home Affairs?
A)
G. Kishan Reddy
B)
Rameswar Teli
C)
Babul Supriyo
D)
Rattan Lal Kataria

Correct Answer :   G. Kishan Reddy

Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued Standard Operating Protocol (SOP) to facilitate the movement of persons by train amid lockdown imposed to contain COVID-19 spread. As per the SOP, all the passengers entering the railway station will undergo a compulsory medical screening for COVID-19 infection.On 30 May 2019, G. Kishan Reddy

Published On : July 17, 2021
4 .
The Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR) announced a research collaboration with which Hyderabad-based company to develop a COVID-19 vaccine?
A)
HealthKart International Ltd
B)
PharmEasy International Ltd
C)
Doc Plexus International Ltd
D)
Bharat Biotech International Ltd

Correct Answer :   Bharat Biotech International Ltd

The Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR) announced a research collaboration with Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech International Ltd (BBIL) to develop a COVID-19 vaccine.

Published On : July 17, 2021
5 .
A new species Ampelorhiza heteroxylon, that was recently found, belongs to which category?
A)
Insect
B)
Plant
C)
Land Animal
D)
Aquatic Animal

Correct Answer :   Plant

Researchers have found an 18.5-million-year-old fossil in Panama. It is said to be the oldest reliable species of a climbing plant.
The new species is named as ‘Ampelorhiza heteroxylon’., belonging to the climbing vine known as a liana from the soapberry family. This discovery is expected to shed more light on the evolution of climbing plants.

Published On : July 17, 2021
6 .
What is the theme of ‘National Technology Day’ 2021?
A)
Restart and Recycle
B)
Atmanirbhar Vigyan
C)
Science and Technology for Atmanirbhar India
D)
Science and Technology for a Sustainable Future

Correct Answer :   Science and Technology for a Sustainable Future

National Technology Day is celebrated on May 11 every year to commemorate the technological advancements made by the country. The theme this year is “Science and Technology for a Sustainable Future”.
The day was first observed on May 11, 1999, as on the same date in 1998, India successfully conducted three nuclear tests at Indian Army’s Pokhran Test Range in Rajasthan. On 11th May 1998, India also tested its first indigenous aircraft Hansa-3 and surface-to-air missile Trishul.

Published On : July 17, 2021
7 .
Alexander Zverev and Aryna Sabalenka are the winners of which Masters 100 tournament?
A)
Shanghai Masters
B)
Italian Open
C)
Madrid Open
D)
Miami Open

Correct Answer :   Madrid Open

German Tennis player Alexander Zverev defeated Italian Matteo Berrettini to claim his fourth Masters 1000 crown and second Madrid Open title.
The player has been in the top 10 since July 2017 and he was also the US Open runner-up last year. Aryna Sabalenka, Belarusian tennis player has won her 10th career title at the Mutua Madrid Open. She defeated the World No.1 Ashleigh Barty.

Published On : July 17, 2021
8 .
Which institution released the ‘Dost For Life’ mobile application for mental well-being?
A)
CBSE
B)
AICTE
C)
UGC
D)
NTA

Correct Answer :   CBSE

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has recently launched a new application for psycho-social wellness of students.
The new app will help the class 9-12 students and parents from CBSE-affiliated schools. Live counselling sessions will be conducted free of cost, thrice a week by trained counsellors. Earlier, there was a practice of counselling through toll-free number.

Published On : July 17, 2021
9 .
Kabasura Kudineer, which was included in Ministry of Ayush distribution campaign, is a medicine from which system of medicine?
A)
Unani
B)
Ayurveda
C)
Siddha
D)
Homeopathy

Correct Answer :   Siddha

Ministry of Ayush is launching a massive nationwide campaign to distribute poly herbal Ayurvedic drug AYUSH 64 and Siddha drug Kabasura Kudineer, to benefit COVID patients, who are in home isolation.
Kabasura Kudineer, a Siddha medicine was also subjected to clinical trials for studying the efficacy in Covid-19 patients by Central Council for Research in Siddha (CCRS) under Ministry of Ayush.

Published On : July 17, 2021
10 .
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched which App to aid migrant citizens coming to Uttar Pradesh from other states so that they can take advantage of government schemes?
A)
Pravasi Care App
B)
Pravasi Rahat Mitra App
C)
Pravasi Majdoor Mitra App
D)
Pravasi Majdoor Rahat App

Correct Answer :   Pravasi Rahat Mitra App

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched the 'Pravasi Rahat Mitra' App. The move is aimed at aiding migrant citizens coming to Uttar Pradesh from other states so that they can take advantage of government schemes. The app was developed by the state revenue department in collaboration with the United Nation Development Program (UNDP).

Published On : July 17, 2021