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1 .
When The World Lung Cancer Day?
A)
1st August
B)
2nd August
C)
3rd August
D)
4th August

Correct Answer :   1st August

The day of 1st August is observed as World Lung Cancer Day every year to create awareness about the causes and treatment of lung cancer and this day also highlights the issues of lack of sufficient research funding for the ailment.
 
The Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS) conducted the first campaign with the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC) and also the American College of Chest Physicians in 2012.

Published On : August 1, 2021
2 .
Who is takes charge as new Controller General of Accounts (CGA) in 01-08-2021?
A)
Shri Deepak Das
B)
Shri Arun Kumar Das
C)
Shri Mohan Das
D)
Shri Raghu Nandhan Das

Correct Answer :   Shri Deepak Das

Shri Deepak Das has taken charge as the new Controller General of Accounts and will serve as the 25th officer to hold the position of Controller General of Accounts (CGA). Shri Deepak Das has been elected by the Government of India as the Controller General of Accounts (CGA), Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, with effect from August 1, 2021.
 
Shri Das was serving as the Principal Chief Controller of Accounts in the Central Board of Direct Taxes before assuming charge of CGA. He is a 1986-batch Indian Civil Accounts Service (ICAS) officer.

Published On : August 1, 2021
3 .
When the Muslim Women Rights Day?
A)
July 30
B)
July 31
C)
August 1
D)
August 2

Correct Answer :   August 1

Muslim Women Rights Day is observed on August 1.  01-08-2019 the Narendra Modi government passed the triple talaq bill in Parliament proved to be a great milestone as it brought about a ray of hope, a promise to liberate Muslim women from the shackles of social evil that came in the form of the divorce terms. This year marks the second anniversary of that historical bill which is officially known as the Muslim Women Act (Protection of Rights on Marriage) passed in the Rajya Sabha.

Published On : August 1, 2021
4 .
Who has been crowned Miss India USA 2021 at the beauty pageant?
A)
Mira Kasari
B)
Neha Uppal
C)
Arshi Lalani
D)
Vaidehi Dongre

Correct Answer :   Vaidehi Dongre

Vaidehi Dongre, a 25-year-old girl from Michigan, has been crowned Miss India USA 2021 at the beauty pageant. Arshi Lalani from Georgia was declared the first runner up and North Carolina’s Mira Kasari was declared the second runner up. Dongre, who has majored in international studies, won the ‘Miss Talented’ title in the pageant for giving a flawless performance of Indian classical dance from Kathak.

Published On : July 31, 2021
5 .
The 6th meeting of the BRICS Counter Terrorism Working Group (CTWG) was held under the Chairship of which country?
A)
China
B)
India
C)
Brazil
D)
Russia

Correct Answer :   India

The 6th meeting of the BRICS Counter Terrorism Working Group (CTWG) was held on 28-29 July 2021 under the Chairship of India. The main outcome of the Working Group meeting was the finalisation of the BRICS Counter Terrorism Action Plan containing specific measures to implement the BRICS Counter Terrorism Strategy adopted by BRICS Leaders in 2020.

Published On : July 31, 2021
6 .
Which country has introduced to ban LGBT conversion therapy?
A)
New Zealand
B)
Russia
C)
China
D)
India

Correct Answer :   New Zealand

New Zealand has introduced legislation to ban conversion practices, saying the practice is harmful and has “no place in modern New Zealand”. Conversion therapy refers to the practice, often by religious groups, of trying to “cure” people of their sexuality, gender expression, or LGBTQI identity.

Published On : July 31, 2021
7 .
Who recently launched DSF Bid Round-III?
A)
Narendra Modi
B)
Nirmala Sitharaman
C)
Hardeep Singh Puri
D)
Sarbananda Sonowal

Correct Answer :   Hardeep Singh Puri

Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas & Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri launched the Discovered Small Field (DSF) Bid Round-III. Under the bid round, 75 discoveries across 32 Contract areas in 11 basins/locations are being offered.

Published On : July 31, 2021
8 .
First goods train on revived Chilahati-Haldibari route has left India for which country?
A)
Bhutan
B)
Myanmar
C)
Bangladesh
D)
West Indies

Correct Answer :   Bangladesh

The first goods train on the revived Chilahati-Haldibari route between Bangladesh and India is scheduled has left the Alipurduar section of India for Bangladesh, July 31, 2021. 
 
* The Haldibari-Chilahati train route was opened in December last year for the operation of the goods train after a gap of 55 years during the virtual summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
* The passenger train will also run on the same route. This route was closed during the India-Pakistan war of 1965.
* However, the operation of the trains remained disrupted due to the COVID 19 pandemic in India and Bangladesh.
* At present, five rail routes connect Bangladesh and India namely Petrapole-Benapole, Gede-Darshana, Singhabad-Rohanpur Radhikapur-Birol and Haldibari-Chilahati.

Published On : July 31, 2021
9 .
Recently, Bhut Zolokia has exported from which of the following state to London?
A)
Bihar
B)
Assam
C)
Mizoram
D)
Nagaland

Correct Answer :   Assam

The famous ‘Bhut Zolokia’ Nagaland’s chilli was exported for the first time from the Gateway of North East Region- Guwahati to London. The ghost pepper also known as bhut jolokia is an interspecific hybrid chili pepper cultivated in Northeast India.

Published On : July 31, 2021
10 .
Who was appointed as the chief executive officer (CEO) for India and managing director, market development, for Asia?
A)
Hina Khan
B)
Usha Mandal
C)
Neha Bisht
D)
Ramesh Nair

Correct Answer :   Ramesh Nair

Colliers, a professional services and investment management company, has announced the appointment of Ramesh Nair as its Chief Executive Officer for India and Managing Director, Market Development for Asia, with immediate effect. Mr. Nair joins Colliers from JLL India, where he held the position of CEO & Country Head, leading over 12,000 people.

Published On : July 31, 2021