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1 .

Which top cricket team will be touring Pakistan later this year, for the first time in 18 years?

A)

Australia

B)

England

C)

New Zealand

D)

South Africa

Correct Answer : New Zealand

New Zealand will tour Pakistan for the first time in 18 years to play three One-day Internationals and five Twenty20s, both countries said on Thursday(05-08-2021).

Pakistan has made steady strides in restoring its image as a safe venue for international matches, after successfully hosting Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka, the West Indies and South Africa in recent years.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said New Zealand will tour “Pakistan for the first time since 2003” starting September 17, with all matches split between the central cities of Lahore and Rawalpindi.

Published On : August 5, 2021

2 .

Which state government has launched a doorstep healthcare scheme â€˜Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvamâ€™?

A)

Bihar

B)

Tamil Nadu

C)

Kerala

D)

Karnataka

Correct Answer : Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu government has launched Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam Scheme 2021. The doorstep healthcare scheme in Tamilnadu is launched simultaneously across 7 districts, including Chennai and Coimbatore. Chief minister MK Stalin has started the “healthcare at doorstep” scheme virtually via video conferencing in the Krishnagiri district, according to reports which cited officials familiar with the matter at the state’s health department. In this article, we will tell you about the complete details of the Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam Scheme.

Published On : August 5, 2021

3 .

Which institute developed the â€˜Uttarakhand Bhookamp Alertâ€™ app in association with Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority (USDMA)?

A)

IIT Delhi

B)

IIT Kanpur

C)

IIT Roorkee

D)

IIT Kharagpur

Correct Answer : IIT Roorkee

Uttarakhand Chief Minister, Pushkar Singh Dhami has launched the first-of-its-kind earthquake early warning mobile application, named ‘Uttarakhand Bhookamp Alert’. The app has been developed by IIT Roorkee, in association with Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority (USDMA). Initially, this app was launched as a pilot project only by the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India, for the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand, the project proposal was further extended by the Uttarakhand Government.

About the App :

The Uttarakhand Bhookamp Alert is India’s first earthquake early warning’ app for notifying people about earthquake alerts. Earthquake Early Warning (EEW) mobile app can detect the onset of the earthquake and issue warnings regarding an earthquake occurrence in the neighbourhood and the expected time of arrival and intensity at the location to prevent any loss of life.

Published On : August 5, 2021

4 .

Which of the following are objectives of â€˜Sabki Yojna Sabka Vikasâ€™?

A)

Strengthening of elected representatives and Self Help Groups.

B)

Evidence based assessment of progress made in 2020-21 and proposals for 2021-22 in all 29 subjects of XI Schedule.

C)

Preparation of inclusive, participatory and evidence based Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP) for 2021-22.

D)

All of the above

Correct Answer : All of the above

The Government has launched ‘Sabki Yojna Sabka Vikas’ campaign for inclusive and holistic preparation of the Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP).

Sabki Yojna Sabka Vikas :

* Under Article 243 G of the Constitution, Panchayats have been mandated for the preparation and implementation of plans for economic development and social justice.

* Thus, Panchayats have a significant role to play in the effective and efficient implementation of flagship schemes/programs on subjects of national importance for transforming rural India.

* Strengthening of elected representatives and Self Help Groups,

* The objectives of the campaign broadly include strengthening of elected representatives and Self-Help Groups, Evidence based assessment of progress made in 2020-21 and proposals for 2021-22 in all 29 subjects of XI Schedule.

* The campaign aimed to help Gram Panchayats (GPs) in preparation of convergent and holistic GPDP through the identification of sectoral infrastructural gaps in respective areas.

Published On : August 5, 2021

5 .

Who recently inaugurated as President of Iran?

A)

Ebrahim Raisi

B)

Ali Khamenei

C)

Mohammad-Ali Rajai

D)

Abolhassan Banisadr

Correct Answer : Ebrahim Raisi

Ebrahim Raisi inaugurated as President of Iran, a country whose hopes of shaking off a dire economic crisis hinge on reviving a nuclear deal with world powers. Raisi, a conservative, replaces moderate President Hassan Rouhani, whose landmark achievement was the 2015 nuclear agreement between Iran and six major powers.

Published On : August 5, 2021

6 .

On which of the following ASEAN Foreign Ministersâ€™ meeting, it appointed envoy to open dialogue in Myanmar?

A)

46th

B)

51st

C)

54th

D)

59th

Correct Answer : 54th

* The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has appointed Brunei’s 2nd Minister for Foreign Affairs Erywan Yusof as its special envoy to facilitate the mediation of the dialogue process in Myanmar.

* The appointment of the envoy from Brunei comes amid media reports of deep divisions within ASEAN countries on the issue.

* The announcement came in a joint communique issued after the 54th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ meet in which 10 countries including Myanmar took part virtually.

Published On : August 5, 2021

7 .

Which state launched the â€˜Har Hith storeâ€™ Scheme?

A)

Karnataka

B)

Haryana

C)

Tamil Nadu

D)

Uttar Pradesh

Correct Answer : Haryana

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar today launched the first-of-its-kind 'Har Hith store' scheme to promote the sale of quality products of daily need at reasonable prices.

As many as 2,000 stores will be launched in the first phase – 1,500 in rural and 500 in urban areas. The number of stores will later be extended to 5,000 in the first phase.

“These stores will provide a platform to youth franchisees as well as micro small and medium enterprises, government cooperative institutions, farmer producer organisations and self-help groups for increasing their business,” said Khattar while inaugurating a store in Panchkula.

Published On : August 5, 2021

8 .

Which SFB launched â€˜Health and Wellness Savings Accountâ€™ which offers top-up health insurance of Rs 25 lakhs, an annual healthcare package and on-call emergency ambulance medical care services?

A)

Utkarsh SFB

B)

Equitas SFB

C)

Janalakshmi SFB

D)

Suryoday SFB

Correct Answer : Suryoday SFB

Suryoday Small Finance Bank (SSFB) has launched a “Health and Wellness Savings Account” offering top-up health insurance of â‚¹25 lakhs, annual healthcare package and on-call emergency ambulance medical care services.

The Bank, in a statement, said: “Top-up health insurance and healthcare package are free of charge for one year after opening the account. Free Ambulance service up to a distance of 20 Kms will be available at 102 locations across the country till March-end 2022.”

A resident individual (18 years to 65 years) can open the “Suryoday Health and Wellness Savings Account” either singly or jointly.

Published On : August 5, 2021

9 .

Gopalpur is a coastal town located in

A)

Tamil Nadu

B)

Karnataka

C)

Kerala

D)

Odisha

Correct Answer : Odisha

Indian Naval Ship (INS) Khanjar becomes the first Indian Navy ship to call at the heritage coastal port of Gopalpur in Odisha. The two-day visit which concluded on 02 Aug 21, was organised as part of Aazadi ka Amrit Mahotsav to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Independence.

* Gopalpur is a coastal town and a Notified Area Council on the Bay of Bengal coast in Ganjam district in the southern part of Odisha.

* During ancient times, Gopalpur served as an important port for the seafarers of ancient Kalinga. It is identified with the site Mansurkota located near Gopalpur, just below the mouth of the river Rushikulya.

* Even during the World War –I, it was an important military port where soldiers used to embark on a journey to Burma.

Published On : August 5, 2021

10 .

Which of the following IITâ€™s researchers have developed hydrogen manufacturing route?

A)

IIT Bombay

B)

IIT Madras

C)

IIT Delhi

D)

IIT Kanpur

Correct Answer : IIT Bombay

T team of researchers from Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay), led by C Subramaniam, have developed hydrogen manufacturing route which increases its production three times and lowers the energy required that could pave the way towards environment-friendly hydrogen fuel at a lower cost. As a fuel, hydrogen has a critical role to play in driving the paradigm shift towards a green and sustainable economy.

Published On : August 5, 2021