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1 .

Which of the following minister flagged-off â€˜Operation Blue Freedom â€“ Land World Record at Siachen Glacierâ€™?

A)

Ministry of Education

B)

Ministry of Minority Affairs

C)

Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways

D)

Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment

Correct Answer : Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment

Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Flagged-Off ‘Operation Blue Freedom – Land World Record at Siachen Glacier’.
People with disabilities from across the country will undertake an expedition till Kumar Post (Siachen Glacier) to create a new World Record for the largest team of people with disabilities to reach the world’s highest battlefield.

Published On : August 15, 2021

2 .

Who recently chaired Open Network for Digital Commerce?

A)

Piyush Goyal

B)

Pralhad Joshi

C)

Narendra Modi

D)

Nirmala Sitharaman

Correct Answer : Piyush Goyal

ONDC aims at promoting open networks developed on open-sourced methodology, using open specifications and open network protocols independent of any specific platform. Union minister Piyush Goyal said that ONDC will create new opportunities and remove monopolistic environments.

The central government is moving fast on its promise of creating an Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), which aims to democratise digital commerce. The initiative is being spearheaded by the commerce and industry ministry and can bring bad news for large e-commerce companies like Amazon and Flipkart.

Published On : August 15, 2021

3 .

Who recently partners with HPMC to export five varieties of apples to Bahrain?

A)

SEBI

B)

DRDO

C)

APEDA

D)

NITI Aayog

Correct Answer : APEDA

In continuance with its thrust on promoting Agriculture and processed food production export Development Authority (APEDA), APEDA collaboration with Himachal Pradesh Horticultural Produce Marketing and Processing Corporation Ltd (HPMC) today exported first consignment consisting of five unique varieties of apples – Royal Delicious, Dark Baron Gala, Scarlet Spur, Red Velox & Golden Delicious to Bahrain.

The apples are sourced from the farmers of Himachal Pradesh and exported by APEDA registered DM Enterprises. The apples will be showcased at the apple promotion programme organized by leading retailer – Al Jajira group commencing from 15th August 2021 which also commences the 75th year of India's independence celebration on the theme – Bharat Ki Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.

The apple promotion programme is also being organized to familiarising consumers in Bahrain about varieties of apples in India.

This comes at a time when India has been expanding its footprint of mango exports to the newer countries, notwithstanding logistical challenges posed by the COVID19 pandemic.

Published On : August 15, 2021

4 .

Which of the following state government launched e-crop survey initiative?

A)

Assam

B)

Bihar

C)

Maharashtra

D)

Tamil Nadu

Correct Answer : Maharashtra

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray launched the e-crop survey initiative which will become effective in Maharashtra from August 15. The project, which was initially introduced as a pilot in two districts, is jointly implemented by the departments of revenue and agriculture along with the Tata Trust.

Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said the concept will be a role model for the country, and the e-crop survey app is yet another initiative to reduce the hardships of the farmers as it would provide them crop-related information without hassles.

The CM said his government had already introduced a digitized 7/12 document, which is an extract from the ‘Land Register’ that the farmers can now access on their mobile phones. Earlier, farmers had difficulty accessing their 7/12 document. CM said that now we need to change with the times and adopt modern technology to ease the hardships of people.

Published On : August 15, 2021

5 .

Adi Godrej has announced to step down as the Chairman of Godrej Industries effective from October 01, 2021, Who will take over Mr Godrej?

A)

Rati Godrej

B)

Nadir Godrej

C)

Burjis Godrej

D)

Ardeshir Godrej

Correct Answer : Nadir Godrej

Godrej Industries Limited (GIL) announced on Friday that Adi Godrej will step down as Chairman as well as from the board. He will continue to serve as Chairman of the Godrej Group and Chairman Emeritus of GIL.

Nadir Godrej who is currently serving as the Managing Director will take over as Chairman and Managing Director of the company. The changes to the board will be effective from October 01, 2021.

“It has been a privilege to serve Godrej Industries for over four decades, during which we have delivered strong results and transformed our company. I am grateful to our Board for their support and guidance; to all our team members whose passion, commitment and hard work has driven our success; and to all our customers, business partners, shareholders, investors, and communities, for their continued partnership. I am very confident that our best years are ahead of us, and I look forward to Nadir and our team achieving our exciting aspirations,” said Adi Godrej.

Published On : August 15, 2021

6 .

Who is Baba Saheb Purandare, recently seen in news?

A)

ISRO Scientist

B)

Eminent Economist

C)

Former Indian Athlete

D)

Writer and theatre personality from Maharashtra

Correct Answer : Writer and theatre personality from Maharashtra

Recently, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has wished Babasaheb Purandare on his 100th birthday, praying for a healthy life ahead. Balwant Moreshwar Purandare (born July 29, 1922) at Saswad near Poona (now Pune), popularly known as Babasaheb Purandare is a writer and theatre personality from Maharashtra.

His works are mostly based on the events related to the life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the 17th-century Maratha warrior, who laid the foundation of Hindavi Swarajya.

He is mostly known for his popular play on Shivaji Maharaj -‘Jaanata Raja’ - which was popular not only in Maharashtra but also in other states.

He was conferred the “Maharashtra Bhushan” in 2015 and the country’s second highest civilian honour, “Padma Vibhushan” in 2019.

Published On : August 15, 2021

7 .

Who delivered the first Indian Independence day speech?

A)

Jawaharlal Nehru

B)

Motilal Nehru

C)

DR. Ambedkar

D)

Mahatma Gandhi

Correct Answer : Jawaharlal Nehru

India's first Prime Minister "Jawaharlal Nehru" delivered the first Indian Independence Day speech on the brink of midnight of August 14, 1947. The speech began with the words, “At the stroke of midnight, when the world sleeps, India shall awake to life and freedom.”

Published On : August 15, 2021

8 .

Who designed India's national flag?

A)

Pingali Venkayya

B)

Dr. BR Ambedkar

C)

Sri Aurobindo Ghosh

D)

Bankim Chandra Chatterjee

Correct Answer : Pingali Venkayya

India's National Flag was designed by freedom fighter Lt. Shri Pingali Venkayya in 1921. The current flag with saffron, white and green colours and the Ashok Chakra in the middle was officially adopted on July 22, 1947, and hoisted on August 15, 1947.

Published On : August 15, 2021

9 .

Which Ministry has launched the SAMVAD 2.0 initiative, after the successful completion of phase first?

A)

Ministry of Finance

B)

Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports

C)

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

D)

Ministry of Women and Child Development

Correct Answer : Ministry of Women and Child Development

Ministry of Women and Child Development has launched the 2nd phase of SAMVAD (Support, Advocacy & Mental health interventions for children in Vulnerable circumstances And Distress).

Purpose : SAMVAD is a National Initiative for child protection, mental health and psychosocial care of children.

The second phase has been launched after the completion of one year of SAMVAD. The launch was done by the Union Minister of Women and Child Development, Smriti Zubin Irani.

The new initiative will begin work with Panchayati Raj systems to integrate child protection and mental health in aspirational districts across the country to facilitate awareness generation and improve service delivery at the grassroot level.

Published On : August 15, 2021

10 .

India celebrated which of the following Independence Day on 15 August 2021?

A)

73th

B)

74th

C)

75th

D)

76th

Correct Answer : 75th

India celebrated its Independence Day on 15 August each year to mark the freedom from British rule. India is celebrating its 75th Independence Day on August 15, 2021. The Indian Independence movement began during World War I and was led by Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. On August 15, 1947, India got its freedom, ending an almost 200-year British rule.

Published On : August 15, 2021