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1 .

Recently with which bank has Honda Cars India Ltd entered into a partnership to provide retail finance schemes to its customers?

A)

HDFC Bank

B)

ICICI Bank

C)

Canara Bank

D)

Karnataka Bank

Correct Answer : Canara Bank

Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL) has joined hands with Canara Bank to provide financing facility to its customers for purchase of vehicles. The company said in a statement on 23-08-2021 that under this partnership, car loans will be easily available from Canara Bank for the purchase of Amaze, City, Jazz and WR-V models.

The company said that special schemes have also been introduced to make vehicle purchases more attractive for this festive season. etc,.

Published On : August 25, 2021

2 .

Which has become the first COVID-19 vaccine to be fully approved by US FDA?

A)

J&J

B)

Pfizer

C)

Moderna

D)

Astrazeneca

Correct Answer : Pfizer

Pfizer's two-dose Covid-19 vaccine has received full approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on August 23, 2021.

The vaccine had initially been given emergency use authorisation. Its two jabs, three weeks apart, are now fully approved for those aged 16 and older.

The approval is expected to set off more vaccine mandates by employers and organisations across the country.

It comes amid lingering vaccine hesitancy among many Americans.

In a statement, the FDA said its review for approval included data from approximately 44,000 people. The vaccine, which will now be marketed as Comirnaty, was found to be 91% effective in preventing Covid disease.

Acting FDA commissioner Janet Woodcock said that the public "can be very confident" the vaccine meets high safety, effectiveness and manufacturing quality standards.

Published On : August 25, 2021

3 .

Kathy Hochul has become the first female Governor of which US state?

A)

New York

B)

California

C)

Washington

D)

Pennsylvania

Correct Answer : New York

Kathleen C. Hochul became the first female governor of New York at the stroke of midnight August 24, 2021, taking control of a state government desperate to get back to business after months of distractions over sexual harassment allegations against Andrew Cuomo.

The Democrat from western New York was sworn in as governor in a brief, private ceremony in the New York State Capitol overseen by the state’s chief judge, Janet DiFiore.

Afterward, she told WGRZ, a Buffalo television station, she felt “the weight of responsibility” on her shoulders. “I’ll tell New Yorkers I’m up to the task. And I’m really proud to be able to serve as their governor and I won’t let them down,” she said.

Published On : August 25, 2021

4 .

New Delhi is the 48th safe city in the world as per the Safe Cities Index 2021, which ranked 60 global cities for the level of urban safety. The index is released by which organisation?

A)

World Economic Forum

B)

Economist Intelligence Unit

C)

Transparency International

D)

International Monetary Fund

Correct Answer : Economist Intelligence Unit

From India, New Delhi and Mumbai have found place in the Safe Cities Index 2021, released by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU).. New Delhi is placed at 48th position with a score of 56.1, while Mumbai is at 50th place with score of 54.4.

Published On : August 25, 2021

5 .

The Swarnim Vijay Varsh recently celebrated at Indira Point in

A)

Gujarat

B)

Andhra Pradesh

C)

Andaman & Nicobar

D)

Jammu & Kashmir

Correct Answer : Andaman & Nicobar

The Swarnim Vijay Varsh Victory Flame was taken to Indira Point, the southernmost tip of the country on August 22, 2021, as part of its voyage to the Nicobar Group of Islands. The Armed Forces personnel from Andaman & Nicobar Command hoisted the National Flag and collected the soil from the location to mark the momentous occasion.

The Victory Flame has now begun its journey back to Port Blair for a befitting farewell before its onward journey to the mainland. The journey of the Victory Flame, north to south, spanning the entire Andaman and Nicobar chain of Islands commemorates the spirit of Swarnim Vijay Varsh. 2021 is being celebrated as Swarnim Vijay Varsh to mark the 50th anniversary of India’s victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war.

Published On : August 24, 2021

6 .

Which of the following is a natural waterway that separates Europe and Asia?

A)

Bering Strait

B)

Malacca Strait

C)

Strait of Hormuz

D)

Bosphorus Strait

Correct Answer : Bosphorus Strait

The Kanal Istanbul, an under-construction shipping route running parallel to the strategically critical Bosphorus Strait, is fast gaining prominence as a major divisive issue in Turkey. President Recep Tayyib Erdogan wants to dig up a new route through Istanbul connecting the Black Sea and the Sea of Marmara.

Published On : August 24, 2021

7 .

What is the theme of the World Water Week 2021?

A)

Water for society

B)

Ecosystems and Human Development

C)

Water and Climate Change

D)

Building Resilience Faster

Correct Answer : Building Resilience Faster

The theme of World Water Week 2021 is Building Resilience Faster, with a focus on concrete solutions to the world’s greatest water-related challenges, starting with the climate crisis and including water scarcity, food security, health, biodiversity, and impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Published On : August 24, 2021

8 .

Which among the following countries has launched antibody testing for children aged 3-12 years?

A)

Israel

B)

Australia

C)

Switzerland

D)

Bangladesh

Correct Answer : Israel

Israel on August 22, 2021, launched antibody testing for children between 3 years to 12 years old. The Israeli government has decided to alleviate any developmental and educational setbacks amid the coronavirus pandemic despite the rising number of COVID-19 cases caused by the Delta variant.

Published On : August 24, 2021

9 .

Which organisation will be responsible to manage the Ubharte Sitaare Fund (USF)?

A)

SEBI and SBI

B)

SIDBI and EXIM

C)

EXIM and SBI

D)

SIDBI and NABARD

Correct Answer : SIDBI and EXIM

The fund will be managed by India Exim Bank and SIDBI. The fund has been launched under the Ubharte Sitaare Programme (USP) announced in the Budget speech of 2021-22.

Published On : August 24, 2021

10 .

The Amrit Mahotsav Shri Shakti Innovation Challenge 2021 has been launched by which organisation in partnership with UN Women in India?

A)

Central Vigilance Commission

B)

NITI Aayog

C)

MyGov

D)

Competition Commission of India

Correct Answer : MyGov

MyGov under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and UN Women have joined hands to launch the Amrit Mahotsav Shri Shakti Innovation Challenge 2021.

* The aim of this challenge is encourage technology solutions developed by Women Entrepreneurs related to Women’s Safety and Empowerment.

* The initiative will promote ‘Nari Sashaktikaran’, and empower women to help them achieve their full potential.

* The Amrit Mahotsav Shri Shakti Challenge 2021 is being implemented under the Multi-Partner Trust Fund (COVID-19) Programme.

Published On : August 24, 2021