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1 .
Recently, 146 Irrawady dolphins were recently spotted in Chilika lake. Where is the Chilka lake situated?
A)
Odisha
B)
Uttarakhand
C)
Himachal Pradesh
D)
Jammu & Kashmir

Correct Answer :   Odisha

Chilika Lake is the largest brackish water lake of India, situated in the state of Odisha. It is also home to the highest single lagoon population of the endangered species called Irrawady dolphins.
The Chilika Development Authority (CDA) recently undertook the Dolphin Census and 146 Irrawady dolphins were directly sighted. The estimated range of population of the dolphins is 133-172. The population of the aquatic mammal species last year was 151. After removal of certain encroachments in the lake, the dolphins are found colonising in the central and southern regions of the lake for the first time.

Published On : July 16, 2021
2 .
Who is to acquire manufacturing facility of General Motors in Talegaon, Maharashtra?
A)
Kia Motors
B)
Great Wall Motors
C)
Jac Motors
D)
Changan Automobile

Correct Answer :   Great Wall Motors

Chinese automobile major Great Wall Motors (GWM) will acquire the Talegaon manufacturing facility of General Motors (GM). The factory will be used by GWM for an Indian debut. GWM VP (global strategy) Liu Xiangshang said the transaction would underpin the company's plan to enter and invest in India.

Published On : July 16, 2021
3 .
Which of the following has been counted as a separate Ethnic Group for the first time in The US census?
A)
Hindus
B)
Sikhs
C)
Muslims
D)
African-Americans

Correct Answer :   Sikhs

For the first time, Sikhs in the US will be counted as a separate ethnic group in the 2020 census, an organization of the minority community said, describing it as a milestone moment.

Published On : July 16, 2021
4 .
Which Indian wrestler won the Gold medal at the Rome Ranking Series 2020 event, held recently?
A)
Sakshi Malik
B)
Babita Phogat
C)
Vinesh Phogat
D)
Geeta Phogat

Correct Answer :   Vinesh Phogat

Top Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat won the Gold medal in the 53 kg category, at the Rome Ranking Series 2020 event, held recently. In the final bout for gold, she defeated the Ecuadorian wrester Luisa Elizabeth Valverde 4-0. In the journey towards the final match, Vinesh overpowered two top-rated and tough Chinese wrestlers. This is her first Gold medal in the year 2020.
Earlier, in the tournament, another Indian wrestler Anshu Malik won the silver medal in the 57 kg category.

Published On : July 16, 2021
5 .
Which Indian entrepreneur was recently honoured with the Australia’s highest civilian honour,‘Order of Australia’?
A)
Uday Kotak
B)
Azim Premji
C)
Anand Mahindra
D)
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw

Correct Answer :   Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw

The Founder and Chairperson of the famous Bio-technology company Biocon, Kiran Mazumdar Shaw was recently honoured with the Australia’s highest civilian honour, ‘Order of Australia’.

The award was presented to her for significant service to promote bilateral relationship between Australia and India, especially in commercial and educational aspects. Kiran Mazumdar Shaw is the fourth Indian citizen to receive this honour after Mother Teresa, former Attorney General Soli Sorabjee and ace cricketer Sachin Tendulkar.

Published On : July 16, 2021
6 .
Who won silver medal in the women's 57kg freestyle event at 2020 Rome Ranking Series?
A)
Anshu Malik
B)
Vinesh Phougat
C)
Odunayo Adekuoroye
D)
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Correct Answer :   Anshu Malik

Indian teenage wrestler Anshu Malik won in the women's 57kg freestyle event of the season 's first major competition, the Ranking Series in Rome. She lost to Nigeria's Odunayo Adekuoroye for the score 10-0.

Published On : July 16, 2021
7 .
India is buying S-400 air defence missile systems from which country?
A)
Russia
B)
USA
C)
Canada
D)
France

Correct Answer :   Russia

Russia started production of S-400 long-range surface-to-air missile systems for India. The five units will be delivered to India by 2025.S-400 air defence missile systems. The S-400 air defence missile systems are among the best in the world. This will significantly bolster India's air defence mechanism.

Published On : July 16, 2021
8 .
What is India's rank in the Henley Passport Index 2020?
A)
71th
B)
84th
C)
92nd
D)
97th

Correct Answer :   84th

Henley Passport Index 2020 was launched recently by Henley & Partners. India ranked 84th in the index. Japan has the world's strongest passport. The index was based on the data collected from the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Published On : July 16, 2021
9 .
The first edition of “Krishi Manthan” summit is being held in which state?
A)
Tamil Nadu
B)
Assam
C)
Gujarat
D)
Andhra Pradesh

Correct Answer :   Gujarat

The 1st edition of Krishi Manthan is being held at Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Krishi Manthan is the Asia’s largest “Food-Agri-business-Rural Development” Summit. It is organized by the Food and Agri Business Committee of the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Ahmedabad. It is a platform for Business, industry, academia, policymakers and other stakeholders to share their knowledge and expertise.
It is a 2-day event where more than 1,500 delegates including students, working professionals from Food, Agriculture and allied sectors would be participating.

Published On : July 16, 2021
10 .
Recently, the toll-free number ‘8884333331’ for Missed Call Alert facility of users, was launched for which application?
A)
NPS
B)
BHIM
C)
FASTags
D)
UMANG

Correct Answer :   FASTags

Indian Highways Management Company, incorporated by National Highway Authority of India (NHAI), has recently introduced the ‘Missed Call Alert Facility’ to check the FASTag balance of the users.
The toll-free number ‘8884333331’ will be available throughout the day. The users of FASTags, who have registered their mobile numbers with NHAI Prepaid wallet, can give a missed call to the number, to check their FASTag balance. The prepaid payment can be done through the My FASTag App, which can be linked to the NHAI wallet or to the Savings account of 13 banks.

Published On : July 16, 2021