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1 .

Union Cabinet approves continuation of how many Fast Track Special Courts?

A)

1223

B)

1123

C)

1023

D)

1013

Correct Answer : 1023

The Union Cabinet approved the continuation of 1023 Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs). This included 389 exclusive POCSO Courts under a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS). The time allocated for this spanned between two years from April 1, 2021, to March 31, 2023. Fast Track Special Courts are dedicated courts expected to ensure swift dispensation of justice. A statement issued by the Union Cabinet read, "They(fast track courts) had a better clearance rate than the regular courts and held speedy trials. Besides providing quick justice to the hapless victims, it strengthens the deterrence framework for sexual offenders."

Published On : August 6, 2021

2 .

Who became the 5th country to sign International Solar Alliance Framework Agreement?

A)

Italy

B)

Germany

C)

UAE

D)

France

Correct Answer : Germany

Germany became the 5th country to sign the International Solar Alliance Framework Agreement after amendments to it entered into force on 8th January 2021, opening its Membership to all Member States of the United Nations. Ambassador of Germany to India Walter J. Lindner deposited signed copies of the International Solar Alliance Framework Agreement with the Ministry of External Affairs, the depositary of the Agreement.

Membership to the ISA was earlier limited to 121 countries, which were partially or entirely located within the tropics. This didn’t allow major solar energy economies such as Germany to join the alliance that is being increasingly seen as a foreign policy tool. The initiative was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the India Africa Summit and a meeting of member countries ahead of the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris in November 2015. The framework agreement of the International Solar Alliance opened for signatures in Marrakech, Morocco in November 2016.

Published On : August 6, 2021

3 .

Which organisation offered USD 112 million of loan to Jharkhand for water supply infrastructure development?

A)

World Bank

B)

New Development Bank

C)

State Bank of India

D)

Asian Development Bank

Correct Answer : Asian Development Bank

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved loan to support financially the water supply infrastructure projects in Jharkhand.

* ADB sanctioned Loan for Water Supply Projects in Jharkhand, The ADB has sanctioned the loan amount of USD 112 million to the Jharkhand for the same.

* The project will offer Jharkhand’s residents with continuous and quality water supply. It will be executed in Hussainabad, Jhumri Telaiya, Medininagar and Ranchi cities of the state.

* The total funds required for the project is USD 160 million, out of which USD 48 million will be granted by the state government.

* Around 940 km of water distribution network will be established which will supply water to 115,000 houses. The project is expected to be completed in 2028.

Published On : August 6, 2021

4 .

With which institute has IFFCOâ€™s Nano Biotechnology Research Centre (NBRC) signed MoU to jointly work for Research Consultancy, Knowledge Transfer and Collaborative Projects?

A)

IIT Delhi

B)

IIT Madras

C)

IIT Kanpur

D)

IIT Bombay

Correct Answer : IIT Delhi

The Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited’s (IFFCO) research & development unit — Nano Biotechnology Research Centre (NBRC) — signed an MoU with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi for “research consultancy, knowledge transfer and collaborative projects”.

“The collaboration emphasises on focused joint research through sharing laboratories of IIT-Delhi and IFFCO and providing research consultancy,” IIT-D said in a statement.

Published On : August 6, 2021

5 .

Who has stepped down as the Non-Executive Director and Non-Executive Chairman of the Vodafone Idea (now Vi) Board?

A)

Kumar Mangalam Birla

B)

Aditya Kumar Birla

C)

Vimal Kumar Birrla

D)

Santosh Kumar Birla

Correct Answer : Kumar Mangalam Birla

The board of directors of Vi (formerly known as Vodafone Idea) has accepted the request of Kumar Mangalam Birla to step down as non-executive director and non-executive chairman of the board with effect from Wednesday, the company said in a notification to the exchanges.

He will be replaced by Himanshu Kapania, currently a non-executive director on the board of Vi. Kapania is a nominee of the Aditya Birla group on the Vi board.

Published On : August 6, 2021

6 .

Indian menâ€™s hockey team defeated _______ to win their first-ever Olympic medal in 41 years.

A)

Australia

B)

Belgium

C)

Germany

D)

Netherland

Correct Answer : Germany

Indian men’s hockey team defeated Germany to win their first-ever Olympic medal in 41 years. India wins the bronze medal in men’s hockey after beating Germany 5-4 at Tokyo Olympics. Before this podium finish for bronze, India last climbed up the Olympic podium in 1980, when it won its 8th gold at the Games.

Published On : August 6, 2021

7 .

Which former governor of RBI has been recently conferred with the inaugural Prof CR Rao Centenary Gold Medal?

A)

Dr. Y.V Reddy

B)

C Rangarajan

C)

Raghuram Rajan

D)

Shyamala Gopinathan

Correct Answer : C Rangarajan

Renowned economist Jagdish Bhagwati and C Rangarajan have been conferred with the inaugural Prof CR Rao Centenary Gold Medal (CGM). Bhagwati is professor of economics, law and international relations at Columbia University while C Rangarajan is the former chairman of the Economic Advisory Council of the Prime Minister and former governor of the Reserve Bank of India.

Published On : August 6, 2021

8 .

When is Ayodhya's Grand Ram Temple expected to be open to devotees?

A)

May 2022

B)

October 2022

C)

January 2023

D)

December 2023

Correct Answer : December 2023

One year after PM Modi kick-started the construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya, progress has been slow and replete with technical and logistical constraints. However, top sources in the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra say that the temple would be partly ready by late 2023.

This is also when "darshan" for devotees is expected to begin. The assessment, for now, is that the temple will be completed by 2025.This means that by the end of December 2023, the sanctum sanctorum of the temple will be ready to receive devotees.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had laid the foundation stone for the temple in a grand ceremony on August 5 of last year. Apart from the main temple, the complex will also house a museum, digital archives and a research centre.

Published On : August 5, 2021

9 .

What is the new rate of RT-PCR test in Delhi when government teams collect samples?

A)

Rs 1000/-

B)

Rs 700/-

C)

Rs 500/-

D)

Rs 300/-

Correct Answer : Rs 300/-

Delhi government has reduced the rate of conventional RT-PCR tests for Covid-19 detection in private hospitals and laboratories to 500 rupees. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said, the decision will help the common man. According to the order, RT-PCR test will now cost 300 rupees when samples are collected by the government teams.

The government has also reduced the prices of the tests in case of home collection of samples from 800 rupees to 700 rupees. For a rapid antigen test, RAT, the price will be 300 rupees. The order regarding this has come into immediate effect. It said, all labs and hospitals will display the revised rates at a prominent places within 24 hours.

Published On : August 5, 2021

10 .

Which state's Chief Minister has announced Educational Empowerment Fund?

A)

Kerala

B)

Karnataka

C)

Telangana

D)

Andhra Pradesh

Correct Answer : Kerala

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on August 4, 2021, announced that an Educational Empowerment Fund as a part of the Vidyakiranam initiative will be set up to offer digital services and tools such as laptops or tablets to ensure digital education for all students. The Fund will be like the Disaster Relief Fund.

Published On : August 5, 2021