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1 .

Which Indian city has been declared as the first â€˜water plusâ€™ city of India?

A)

Kolkata

B)

Indore

C)

Bengaluru

D)

Hyderabad

Correct Answer : Indore

Indore, the country's cleanest city, has now been declared the first "water plus" city of India under the Swachh Survekshan 2021, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said.

Indore, the state's commercial capital, has set an example for other cities, he said.

"Heartiest congratulations to the citizens of Indore as it becomes the first SBM (Swachh Bharat Mission) Water+ certified city under #SwachhSurvekshan2021. Indore has been an example for the whole nation for its determination and dedication towards cleanliness. May it continue to bring glory to the state," Mr Chouhan said in a tweet.

Published On : August 13, 2021

2 .

When does Manipur observe Patriotsâ€™ Day?

A)

August 13

B)

August 12

C)

August 11

D)

August 10

Correct Answer : August 13

Manipur today(August 13) observed Patriots’ Day in memory of those heroes who sacrificed their lives in the Anglo-Manipur War, 1891. Chief Minister Shri N. Biren Singh led others in paying floral tributes at Hicham Yaichampat, Moirangkhom, where Bir Tikendrajit was cremated, Thangal General Temple Complex, Palace Compound, Kangla Uttra and Bir Tikendrajit Park. A contingent of Manipur Rifles sounded the last post and offered gun salutes to the martyrs.

Published On : August 13, 2021

3 .

When International Lefthanders Day is celebrated?

A)

August 11

B)

August 12

C)

August 13

D)

August 14

Correct Answer : August 13

International Lefthanders Day is celebrated on August 13 to highlights the uniqueness of those using their left hand to perform their day to day activities. The day was first celebrated in 1992to celebrate their uniqueness and to be aware of the advantages and disadvantages of being a left-hander.

Published On : August 13, 2021

4 .

Who is the first brand ambassador of Cashify, the re-commerce marketplace?

A)

Bajrang Punia

B)

Vinesh Phogat

C)

Neeraj Chopra

D)

Rajkumar Rao

Correct Answer : Rajkumar Rao

Cashify, a re-commerce marketplace, has signed Bollywood actor Raj Kumar Rao as its first brand ambassador to promote its products and services across offline and online mediums.

During this partnership, Rao will promote the products across digital media platforms through campaigns and promotional activities exclusively for the smartphone buyback category.

The company is on a business expansion spree from online to offline, after having recently raised $15 million from Olympus Capital and has acquired UniShop to diversify its omni category services to users.

Mandeep Manocha, CEO and Co-Founder of Cashify, said, “It gives me immense pleasure to welcome Raj Kumar Rao to the Cashify family.

Published On : August 13, 2021

5 .

Who released the report that claimed â€˜Minority Schools in India Violating Normsâ€™?

A)

BSO

B)

KVIC

C)

NITI Aayog

D)

NCPCR

Correct Answer : NCPCR

India's apex child rights body in its report on minority education has said that students enrolled in unrecognised madrasas, Vedic schools, and Gumpas (Buddhist places of learning) should be treated as out of school kids. The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) report also underlined that majority of the minority institutions are violating guidelines. In its 116-page report, prepared over the last five years, NCPCR has stressed that ‘the minority institutions are not serving the purpose they are meant for and instead they are enjoying the benefits under the law.’

The report titled “Impact of Exemption under Article 15(5) w.r.t. Article 21a of the Constitution of India on the education of children of minority communities” has now been submitted to the Union education ministry. Through Article 21a, the Constitution provides for the right to education to children between 6-14 years while Article 30 gives rights to minorities to establish and administer educational institutions.

Published On : August 13, 2021

6 .

Who recently participated in the â€˜Atmanirbhar Narishakti se Samvadâ€™?

A)

Amit Shah

B)

Narendra Modi

C)

Nitin Gadkari

D)

Raj Nath Singh

Correct Answer : Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the 'Atmanirbhar Narishakti se Samvad' and interacted with women Self Help Group (SHG) members promoted under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) through video conferencing.

Speaking to a member of the SHG in Madhya Pradesh, Champa Singh, PM Modi said 'Nari Shakti' (women power) can bring any change if they are determined and appreciated for their efforts.

"When a woman is empowered, not just a family is empowered but also the society and the country too develop," the Prime Minister said.

Published On : August 13, 2021

7 .

Which of the following became the first national park in India to be equipped with satellite phones?

A)

Kaziranga National Park

B)

Manas National Park

C)

Nameri National Park

D)

Dibru-Saikhowa National Park

Correct Answer : Kaziranga National Park

Assam's Kaziranga National Park (KNP) became the first national park in India to be equipped with satellite phones. Assam Chief Secretary Jishnu Barua handed over 10 satellite phones to the forest personnel of the Kaziranga National Park on 11-08-2021.

The decision to provide satellite phones to the forest personnel of the park was taken at a meeting chaired by Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma at the Kaziranga National Park on May 27. The meeting was attended by Minister for Environment and Forest, Parimal Suklaibaidya, ministers Keshab Mahanta and Atul Bora, the director of Kaziranga National Park and deputy commissioners of adjoining districts. Other senior officials of the forest department were also present.

The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) procured the 10 satellite phones for the National Park at an estimated cost of Rs 16 lakh. BSNL will be the service provider and the park authorities will bear the monthly expenses.

Published On : August 13, 2021

8 .

The Taliban has captured this city, which is the second-largest in Afghanistan.

A)

Kabul

B)

Faizabad

C)

Kandahar

D)

Mazar-e-Sharif

Correct Answer : Kandahar

The Taliban claimed 13-08-2021 to have captured Kandahar, Afghanistan's second-largest city, which would leave just the capital and pockets of other territory in the government's hands.

"Kandahar is completely conquered. The Mujahideen reached Martyrs' Square in the city," a Taliban spokesman tweeted on an officially recognised account -- a claim backed by a resident, who told AFP government forces appeared to have withdrawn en masse to a military facility outside the city.

Published On : August 13, 2021

9 .

What is the current rank of Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra?

A)

2

B)

7

C)

13

D)

21

Correct Answer : 2

Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has jumped 14 spots to occupy 2nd place in the latest world rankings courtesy his gold medal at the recently concluded Tokyo Olympics.

The 23-year-old was ranked 16th in mid-July before the Games began. Neeraj currently has a ranking score of 1315 and is now 2nd only to Germany's Johannes Vetter (1396) is now 1st.

Published On : August 13, 2021

10 .

What is the theme for Independence Day 2021?

A)

Healthcare first

B)

India always first

C)

Atmanirbhar Bharat

D)

Nation First, Always First

Correct Answer : Nation First, Always First

The theme of India’s 75th Independence Day celebrations would be 'Nation First, Always First'. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation from the Red Fort. The Olympians who won medals at the Tokyo Olympics would get special invites for the event.

Published On : August 13, 2021