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1 .

Rushikulya river, which was making news recently, is located in which state?

A)

Andhra Pradesh

B)

Bihar

C)

Odisha

D)

Karnataka

Correct Answer : Odisha

The Rushikulya river mouth, located in the state of Odisha is considered as the second-biggest rookery of Olive Ridley Turtles in India after Gahirmatha.

This year, the annual mass nesting of millions of Olive Ridley sea turtles near the Rushikulya river mouth is likely to be missed, as the time for nesting process is set to be over. In March 2020, over 3 lakh turtles nested in the same place.

Published On : July 17, 2021

2 .

What is â€œMACS 1407â€, which is seen in the news recently?

A)

New planet

B)

Anti-tank missile

C)

Soybean variety

D)

Covid vaccine candidate

Correct Answer : Soybean variety

Scientists of Agharkar Research Institute (ARI), Pune in collaboration with Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR) have developed a new high-yielding and pest-resistant variety of soybean named MACS 1407.

This seed is suited for cultivation in North Eastern states and in states like West Bengal, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh.

Published On : July 17, 2021

3 .

Which type of mummy was discovered for the first time in the Warsaw Mummy Project?

A)

Pregnant Mummy

B)

Amputee Mummy

C)

New Born Mummy

D)

Transgender Mummy

Correct Answer : Pregnant Mummy

Researchers have discovered the world’s first-known pregnant mummy, in the Warsaw Mummy Project.

The mummy, which is said to be dating from the first century in Egypt, has been found inside the coffin belonging to a male priest. The mummy was donated to the University of Warsaw in Poland in 1826. This discovery helps the researchers to gather first hand evidence of prenatal health in ancient times.

Published On : July 17, 2021

4 .

In which of the following zones the e-commerce companies are allowed to sell only essential commodities?

A)

Oranges

B)

Blue

C)

Green

D)

Red

Correct Answer : Red

In green and orange zones, sale of all items by e-commerce platforms permitted. In red zones, the e-commerce companies are allowed to sell only essential commodities.

Published On : July 17, 2021

5 .

Neeraj Dhawan has been appointed as Chief Risk Officer (CRO) of which of the following banks?

A)

SBI Bank

B)

Yes Bank

C)

ICICI Bank

D)

HDFC Bank

Correct Answer : Yes Bank

Yes Bank appointed Neeraj Dhawan as its Chief Risk Officer (CRO) with immediate effect. Neeraj was appointed for a period of three years.

Published On : July 17, 2021

6 .

The United States Food and Drug Authority (USFDA) has allowed emergency use of which antiviral drug, for treatment of severely ill COVID-19 patients?

A)

Remdesivir

B)

Saquinavir

C)

Peramivir

D)

Maraviroc

Correct Answer : Remdesivir

The United States Food and Drug Authority (USFDA) has allowed emergency use of the antiviral drug, Remdesivir for treatment of severely ill COVID-19 patients.

Published On : July 17, 2021

7 .

The Ministry of Home Affairs clarified rules regarding opening of shops/services during lockdown Barber shops and salons located in green and orange zones will be allowed to open. Who is current Home Secretary to Ministry of Home Affairs?

A)

Rajiv Gauba

B)

Samant Goel

C)

Ajay Kumar Bhalla

D)

Anil Kumar Gupta

Correct Answer : Ajay Kumar Bhalla

The Ministry of Home Affairs clarified rules regarding opening of shops/services during lockdown Barber shops and salons located in green and orange zones will be allowed to open. These are not allowed to open in red zones.Ajay Kumar Bhalla is the current Home Secretary of India, assumed the office on 22 August 2019, succeeding Rajiv Gauba.

Published On : July 17, 2021

8 .

Which state has been permitted by the Civil Aviation Ministry to use drones for experimental delivery of vaccines?

A)

Kerala

B)

Karnataka

C)

Telangana

D)

Andhra Pradesh

Correct Answer : Telangana

The Civil Aviation Ministry has permitted the Telangana government to use drones for experimental delivery of vaccines.

This exemption will be valid for a period of one year or until further orders. In the month of April, the Ministry had permitted the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) to conduct a feasibility study on using drones to deliver COVID-19 vaccine.

Published On : July 17, 2021

9 .

What is Patania II, which was seen in the news recently, for being stranded on the Pacific Ocean floor?

A)

Submarine

B)

Container Ship

C)

Satellite module

D)

Mining Robot

Correct Answer : Mining Robot

A seabed mining robot, which was being tested on the Pacific Ocean floor at a depth of more than 4 km has become detached.

Patania II is a 25-tonne mining robot prototype, which was being tested by Global Sea Mineral Resources (GSR), the deep-sea exploratory division of the famous dredging company DEME Group. The robot was meant to collect the nodules rich in cobalt and other battery metals found on the seabed.

Published On : July 17, 2021

10 .

Which space agency has recently launched a new batch of 60 Starlink internet satellites into orbit?

A)

JAXA

B)

SpaceX

C)

NASA

D)

Blue Origin

Correct Answer : SpaceX

Elon Musk-owned SpaceX recently launched a new batch of 60 Starlink internet satellites into orbit onboard its Falcon 9 rocket.

Marking the company’s 10th launch of the year, the flagship Falcon 9 rocket blasted off from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. It successfully landed at sea, for the seventh time.

Published On : July 17, 2021