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1 .

Which state government was penalized by National Green Tribunal (NGT) for illegal sand mining?

A)

Karnataka

B)

Tamil Nadu

C)

Andhra Pradesh

D)

Arunachal Pradesh

Correct Answer : Andhra Pradesh

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed a penalty of Rs 100 crore on the Andhra Pradesh government for illegal sand mining in the state. Penalty has been imposed on the lines of plea filed by Andhra Pradesh resident Anumolu Gandhi, alleging illegal sand mining was causing damage to Krishna, Godavari rivers and their tributaries in the state. The tribunal headed by Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel who is the chairperson of NGT directed the state government to deposit Rs 100 crore 'environment compensation' with the Central Pollution Control Board (CPSB) within a month.Also, a committee has been formed consisting of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), National Institute of Mines, Dhanbad, IIT Roorkee and Madras School of Economics for the evaluation of environment damage within three months and to provide a report to this Tribunal.

Published On : July 11, 2021

2 .

Who was appointed as Algeria's president for a three-month transitional period?

A)

Gaid Salah

B)

Abdelaziz Bouteflika

C)

Noureddine Bedoui

D)

Abdelkader Bensalah

Correct Answer : Abdelkader Bensalah

Abdelkader Bensalah was appointed president for a three-month transitional period after weeks of mass protests led to the resignation of long-serving former President Abdelaziz Bouteflika on April 2. Algeria's newly appointed interim President Abdelkader Bensalah announced the election would be held on July 4 to vote for a new president. However, the 77-year-old Bensalah is barred under the constitution from running in the upcoming election.

Published On : July 11, 2021

3 .

Karnam Sekar has been appointed as the MD and CEO of this bank, recently.

A)

KVB Bank

B)

Vijaya Bank

C)

Canara Bank

D)

Indian Overseas Bank

Correct Answer : Indian Overseas Bank

The government has announced that Karnam Sekar (MD and CEO of the erstwhile Dena Bank) will take over as MD and CEO of Indian Overseas Bank from July 1. His term will end in June 2020. Also, R A Sankara Narayanan (former MD and CEO of Vijaya Bank) will move to Canara Bank as MD and CEO. His term will end in January 2020.

Published On : July 11, 2021

4 .

Who has been named as the Wisden Almanack's 'Leading Cricketer of the Year'?

A)

Virat Kohli

B)

MS Dhoni

C)

Chris Gayle

D)

AB de Villiers

Correct Answer : Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli and women's cricketer Smriti Mandhana were named the Leading Cricketers in the World. Kohli has won the honour for an unprecedented third year in a row while it's the first time Smriti has won the honour. Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan was named the Leading T20 cricketer for the second year in a row. Wisden's Cricketers of the Year was also awarded to four other Cricketers namely English cricketers Jos Buttler, Sam Curran, Rory Burns and Tammy Beaumont, for their performances in the 2018 English summer.

Published On : July 11, 2021

5 .

National Safe Motherhood Day is celebrated April 11. It's theme is;

A)

Care for Child

B)

Midwives for Mothers

C)

Aware for Safe Motherhood

D)

Respectful Maternity Care

Correct Answer : Midwives for Mothers

National Safe Motherhood Day (NSMD) is observed annually on 11 April to raise awareness about the proper healthcare of women and maternity facilities to pregnant and lactating women. The theme of 2019 NSMD is "Midwives for Mothers".Midwives for Mothers

Published On : July 11, 2021

6 .

Which among the following becomes World's 1st Islamic Bank to Launch Banking Via WhatsApp?

A)

AmIslamic Bank

B)

Al-Rajhi Bank

C)

Emirates Islamic

D)

RHB Islamic Bank

Correct Answer : Emirates Islamic

Emirates Islamic has announced the launch of Chat Banking services for customers via WhatsApp, marking a global first in the Islamic banking sector. The bank's customers will now able to conduct daily banking activities via WhatsApp in a seamless and hassle-free manner. The Chat Banking solution, supported by Infobip, further enhances Emirates Islamic's suite of digital banking channels and allows customers to use features such as checking account balances and temporarily blocking or unblocking of an existing card.

Published On : July 11, 2021

7 .

Who was awarded with Lifetime Contribution Award at AIMA Managing India awards 2019?

A)

Sanjiv Bajaj

B)

Azim H Premji

C)

Pawan Goenka

D)

Devi Prasad Shetty

Correct Answer : Azim H Premji

The All India Management Association (AIMA) Managing India Awards 2019 was held on April 08, 2019 at Hotel Taj Palace, New Delhi. Mahendra Mohan Gupta, Chairman & Managing Director, Jagran Prakashan Ltd and Editorial Director, Dainik Jagran, was awarded under Lifetime Contribution to Media category. Lifetime Contribution Award: Azim H Premji (Chairman, Wipro Ltd). MNC in India of the Year: T Krishnakumar (Coca-Cola India, President & CEO, India & Southwest Asia).

Published On : July 11, 2021

8 .

Who of the following claimed the claimed the Monterrey Open title?

A)

Ana Bogdan

B)

Zarina Diyas

C)

Victoria Azarenka

D)

Garbine Muguruza

Correct Answer : Garbine Muguruza

The 2019 Monterrey Open aka 2019 Abierto GNP Seguros was the 11th edition of Monterrey Open, held at Monterrey in Mexico. It was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts. The prize money of the tournament was $250,000. Garbine Muguruza of Spain successfully claimed back-to-back Monterrey Open title on 7th April, 2019, as Victoria Azarenka succumbed to injury in the final, the score was 6-1 3-1 at that time. Asia Muhammad & Maria Sanchez of USA has claimed womens doubles title in Monterrey Open by defeating Monique Adamczak and Jessica Moore of Australia.

Published On : July 11, 2021

9 .

Who has become the first woman Chairman and Managing Director of the mini ratna-I category PSU?

A)

Usha Padhee

B)

Sanjeev Kapoor

C)

Arun Kumar

D)

Rajesh Kakkar

Correct Answer : Usha Padhee

Odisha cadre IAS officer, Usha Padhee, has been given additional charge as the Chairman & Managing Director of Pawan Hans Ltd, helicopter services providing company. Currently , she is serving as the Joint Secretary of Department of Civil Aviation.Usha Padhee became the first woman CMD of Pawan Hans Ltd.With this appointment, she becomes the first woman CMD of the mini ratna-I category PSU (Public sector undertakings). She also served as the Director of the Pawan Hans Ltd and Additional Director at Delhi International Airport Limited.

Published On : July 11, 2021

10 .

According to World Bank's Migration and Development Brief, Which country tops as the world's top recipient of remittances in 2018?

A)

India

B)

China

C)

Mexico

D)

Philippines

Correct Answer : India

According to World Bank's Migration and Development Brief; with the Indian diaspora sending 79$ billion back to their home country, India retained its position as the world's top recipient of remittances in 2018. India followed by China: 67$ billion, Mexico: 36$ billion; Philippines: 34$ billion and Egypt: 29$ billion.

Published On : July 11, 2021