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1 .
Which Indian state/UT launched the 'Namaste over Handshake' Campaign to prevent from COVID-19?
A)
Karnataka
B)
Maharashtra
C)
New Delhi
D)
Bihar

Correct Answer :   Karnataka

The Karnataka Government launched 'Namaste over Handshake' campaign in order to avoid the spread of COVID-19 (CoronaVirusDisease-19) and advises people to keep a safe distance from one another. The poster also consists of 24/7 toll free health helpline number 104 for public queries on the viral disease.

Published On : July 16, 2021
2 .
Which company launched tool that will allow developers to tune their websites for visual impairments like color blindness to help them fix accessibility issues on their sites?
A)
Microsoft
B)
Google
C)
IBM
D)
TCS

Correct Answer :   Google

Google launched a new Chrome tool that will allow developers to tune their websites for visual impairments like color blindness to help them fix accessibility issues on their sites. The developers can use this feature by launching Google Chrome. The developers can head to the browser's Developer tools. Choose more tools, then select Rendering and Emulate visual deficiencies.

Published On : July 16, 2021
3 .
The tombs of Taramati and Premamati , which were in news recently, are located in which Indian state/UT?
A)
New Delhi
B)
Telangana
C)
Maharashtra
D)
Uttar Pradesh

Correct Answer :   Telangana

The Qutb Shahi Tombs were in news recently, as the United States Ambassador to India Kenneth Juster announced the completion of a US-funded restoration project of the tombs of Taramati and Premamati within the Qutb Shahi Tombs complex.
They are 17th century tombs located in Telangana’s capital city of Hyderabad. In February 2019, the Ambassador had partnered with Aga Khan Foundation and announced a $ 103,000 grant through the Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation. In 2014, the tombs received a similar grant for mapping and documenting the place’s structures.

Published On : July 16, 2021
4 .
Lt Gen KJS Dhillon has been recently appointed as the Director-General of which organisation?
A)
Intelligence Bureau
B)
Research and Analysis Wing
C)
Defence Intelligence Agency
D)
Central Bureau of Investigation

Correct Answer :   Defence Intelligence Agency

Lt Gen KJS Dhillon has been appointed as the Director-General of the tri-services organisation Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) and Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (Intelligence) under the Chief of Defence Staff.
He was a former 15 Corps Commander and with his recent appointment, he will replace Lt Gen AS Bedi. The new role as DG, DIA will require handling the intelligence inputs from all the three services along with various other agencies.

Published On : July 16, 2021
5 .
Sir Creek line is between India and which other country?
A)
Pakistan
B)
Bangladesh
C)
China
D)
Nepal

Correct Answer :   Pakistan

The third edition of WION's global summit was held in Dubai recently. Theme: "Navigating and negotiating global imperatives". Several topics, including balancing and recalibrating Pakistan's diplomatic strategy and getting the youth to participate in democracy, were discussed at the summit. At the event, Former Pakistan Minister Kasuri recalled the plan for Sir Creek pact. Sir Creek is a 96-km strip of water disputed between India and Pakistan in the Rann of Kutch marshlands.

Published On : July 16, 2021
6 .
Who became the ninth Indian boxer to qualify for Tokyo Olympics after a win at the Asian Qualifiers in Amman, Jordan?
A)
Amit Panghal
B)
Mary Kom
C)
Lovlina Borgohain
D)
Manish Kaushik

Correct Answer :   Manish Kaushik

World bronze-medallist Manish Kaushik in 63kg category became the ninth Indian boxer to qualify for Tokyo Olympics after a win at the Asian Qualifiers in Amman, Jordan.The other Indians to have qualified for the Olympics are MC Mary Kom (51kg), Simranjit Kaur (60kg), Lovlina Borgohain (69kg), Pooja Rani (75kg), Amit Panghal (52kg), Ashish Kumar (75kg) and Satish Kumar (91kg).

Published On : July 16, 2021
7 .
'Joy Bangla' will be recognized as the national slogan of which country?
A)
Nepal
B)
Pakistan
C)
Myanmar
D)
Bangladesh

Correct Answer :   Bangladesh

The Two-Judge bench of High Court of Bangladesh has ordered that 'Joy Bangla' will be the national slogan of Bangladesh. The court also directed the authorities to ensure that teachers and students use the slogan after assembly. Joy Bangla was the main slogan during the liberation war of Bangladesh fought against Pakistan in 1971

Published On : July 16, 2021
8 .
Who was awarded with Highest Civilian Award "Golden Jubilee Medal-Civilians" of Uganda?
A)
Ram Singh
B)
Rajesh Chaplot
C)
Ramesh Gehlot
D)
Meenakshi Sharma

Correct Answer :   Rajesh Chaplot

Rajesh Chaplot, a distinguished Non-Resident Indian (NRI) businessman, was honoured with the Highest Civilian Award "Golden Jubilee Medal-Civilians" of Uganda. The award was conferred by the President of Uganda, Yoweri Museveni, in a ceremony in Kampala.

Published On : July 16, 2021
9 .
Sixth International Day of Yoga (IDY) on 21 June 2020 is to be held in which city?
A)
Ladakh
B)
Hyderabad
C)
Leh
D)
New Delhi

Correct Answer :   Leh

Leh is to host the main national event for the sixth International Day of Yoga (IDY) on 21 June 2020. The events on the day will be led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This was announced by the Union Minister of AYUSH Shripad Naik.

Published On : July 16, 2021
10 .
Avani Chaturvedi, Bhawanna Kanth and Mohana Singh Jitarwal, who recently received the ‘Nari Shakti Puraskar’ award, are associated with which profession?
A)
Fighter Pilots
B)
Army Officers
C)
Naval Captains
D)
Sportspersons

Correct Answer :   Fighter Pilots

On the occasion of International Women’s day, President Ram Nath Kovind recently presented the ‘Nari Shakti Puraskar’ to IAF’s first women fighter pilots, Mohana Jitarwal, Avani Chaturvedi and Bhawana Kanth, among the 15 total wardees.
After the Government of India decided to open fighter stream in the Air force for women on an experimental basis, these three young women were inducted into the IAF’s fighter squadron.
They were also the first to be inducted into the squadron and conduct a solo flight in MIG-21 in the year 2018.

Published On : July 16, 2021