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1 .

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

2 .

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

3 .

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

4 .

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

5 .

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

6 .

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

7 .

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

8 .

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

9 .

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

10 .

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