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1. K417N mutation is associated with which classification of SARS-CoV-2 virus?
[A] Alpha
[B] Beta
[C] Delta
[D] Delta Plus
Answer: Delta Plus
Indian scientists identified the Delta Variant in October 2020 and submitted to Global Database. Delta
variant, also known as SARS-CoV-2 B.1.617, has about 15-17 mutations. This Delta variant (B.1.617) has
three subtypes B1.617.1, B.1.617.2 and B.1.617.3, among which the B.1.617.2 (Delta Plus) has been
classified as a Variant of Concern. The Delta Plus variant has an additional mutation named ‘K417N
mutation’.
2. Which institution released a study on the 'not-for-profit' hospital model in India?
[A] ICMR
[B] NITI Aayog
[C] AIIMS
[D] IMA
Answer: NITI Aayog
Indian Government’s think tank NITI Aayog released a comprehensive study on the 'not-for-profit'
hospital model in the country. It presents research-based findings on not-for-profit hospitals and makes
comparisons with private hospitals and health schemes of the Union Government. It also discusses the
cost-containment strategies implemented by not-for-profit hospitals.
3. The Reserve Bank of India released guidelines for outsourcing, targeted at which category of
banks?
[A] Regional Rural Banks
[B] Cooperative Banks
[C] Foreign Banks
[D] Local Area Banks
Answer: Cooperative Banks
The Reserve Bank of India released guidelines for co-operative banks to manage risks that could arise
from outsourcing of financial services. As per the guidelines, the bank should retain the core control of
outsourced activities and make the outsourcing as per guidelines within six months. It also said the CEO
and the senior management of co-operative banks would be responsible for evaluating risks of all
outsourcing activities.
4. Which city conducted a Serosurvey and found antibodies against Covid-19 in over 50% of
children?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Mumbai
[C] Bengaluru
[D] Chennai
Answer: Mumbai
As per a paediatric sero-survey conducted in Mumbai, 51.18% of those below the age of 18 in Mumbai
have antibodies against Covid-19. The survey was conducted by a hospital run by BrihanMumbai
Municipal Corporation (BMC) between April 1 to June 15. This was the third sero survey conducted since
the beginning of the pandemic.
5. Which state Government is to set up district-level Industry and Investment promotion agencies
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(DIPAs)?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Odisha
[C] Kerala
[D] Karnataka
Answer: Odisha
The State Government of Odisha has decided to set up district-level Industry and Investment promotion
agencies (DIPAs) in different districts. This aims to create new employment opportunities and boost
economic activities in rural areas. DIPAs would be managed by three professionals under the direct
supervision of the respective District Collectors.
6. Which is the nodal department in India in monitoring the “Enforcing Contracts” regime for Ease
of Doing Business?
[A] Department of Justice
[B] Department of Land Resources
[C] Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
[D] Department of Legal Affairs
Answer: Department of Justice
Department of Justice, Ministry of Law and Justice, is the nodal department to monitor the legislative
and policy reforms, to strengthen the “Enforcing Contracts” system for Ease of Doing Business in India.
Department of Justice has recently an exclusive “Enforcing Contracts Portal”. The “Enforcing Contracts”
indicator is a part of the Ease of Doing Business survey by World Bank. It measures time and cost to
resolve a commercial dispute and a series of good practices in the judiciary.
7. Pithampur, where Asia's longest high-speed test track- NATRAX has been inaugurated, is located
in which state?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Gujarat
Answer: Madhya Pradesh
The Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises Prakash Javdekar has recently
inaugurated Asia's longest high-speed test track at Pithampur of Indore in Madhya Pradesh. Called as
NATRAX (National Automotive Test Tracks), it is 11.3 km in length and will be put to use for testing by
automotive companies and component testing companies.
8. Green Freight Corridor 2, seen in the news recently, is located in which state?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] West Bengal
[C] Kerala
[D] Tamil Nadu
Answer: Kerala
The loading operation for the maiden shipping voyage in Green Freight Corridor-2 has been inaugurated
recently by the Union Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Mansukh Mandaviya. The
corridor is in the state of Kerala and connects Kochi to Beypore and Azhikkal ports. It is proposed that
Kollam would be added later to this corridor.
9. Which country has passed the ‘Holocaust property bill’?
[A] Israel

[B] Poland
[C] Sweden
[D] Germany
Answer: Poland
Poland’s lower house of parliament passed a draft ‘Holocaust property bill’, which introduced several
limitations on claims for the recovery of property lost in World War 2. The legislation could affect up to
90 percent of property compensation requests from Holocaust survivors and their descendants. Israel
has summoned Poland’s ambassador to express its disappointment over the bill.
10. Which Asian country was declared Malaria-Free by the World Health Organisation recently?
[A] Bangladesh
[B] China
[C] Thailand
[D] Nepal
Answer: China
China has been officially certified as ‘Malaria-free’ by the World Health Organization (WHO). It is only the
second country in the Asia Pacific region to get the tag, after Sri Lanka in 2016. China has maintained
zero indigenous malaria cases for four consecutive years. In the 1940s, it had an estimated 30 million
cases and 300,000 deaths per year.
11. Which is the biggest air carrier in Saudi Arabia?
[A] Emirates Airlines
[B] Etihad Airways
[C] Saudi Arabian Airlines
[D] Qantas Airlines
Answer: Saudi Arabian Airlines
Saudi Arabian Airlines, owned by the state is the biggest carrier in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Others
include low-cost carrier Flyadeal sand Flynas. Recently, Saudi Arabia announced plans to launch a
second national airline. This would push the kingdom to the fifth rank globally in terms of air transit
traffic. The decision aims to turn the kingdom into a global logistics hub, diversifying from oil.
12. Which post is held by Amitabh Kant, whose tenure has been extended?
[A] SBI Chairman
[B] NITI Aayog CEO
[C] Deputy Election Commissioner
[D] Comptroller and Auditor General
Answer: NITI Aayog CEO
Amitabh Kant is serving as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Indian Government think tank NITI
Aayog. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi,
has extended the tenure of Amitabh Kant to another one year. This is the third extension since he joined
the NITI Aayog in 2016.
13. What is the rank of India in the Global Cybersecurity Index 2020?
[A] 35
[B] 25
[C] 16
[D] 10
Answer: 10
Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) 2020 has been launched by the International Telecommunication Union
(ITU), a UN body. India has entered the top-10 list for the first time. It has moved up 37 places to be
placed in the 10th best country in the world on key cyber-safety parameters. The US topped the index,
followed by the UK and Saudi Arabia at the second position, and Estonia at third in the index.
14. Which social media company launched a set of publishing and subscription tools named
‘Bulletin’?
[A] Twitter
[B] Facebook
[C] Tik Tok
[D] Snapchat
Answer: Facebook
Social Media Giant Facebook has announced a set of publishing and subscription tools named Bulletin,
aimed to promote independent writers in the US Bulletin will include support focused on creation of
content, monetisation and audience growth. It also aims to integrate its existing tools to support writing
and audio content -- from podcasts to Live Audio Rooms in one place.
15. The Communist Party of which country has celebrated its 100th foundation year recently?
[A] India
[B] China
[C] Japan
[D] Taiwan
Answer: China
China’s Communist Party has marked the 100th year of its inception recently. This was celebrated in a
huge way at the country’s Tiananmen Square. To mark this event, a 100-gun salute was made. Speaking
at the occasion, the China’s leader Xi Jinping addressed that the party was the only force capable of
ensuring the country’s rise.
16. Which organization released the report titled ‘COVID-19 and Tourism’?
[A] IMF
[B] UNCTAD
[C] WHO
[D] UNESCO
Answer: UNCTAD
As per a report titled ‘COVID-19 and Tourism’ released by the UNCTAD jointly with the UN World Tourism
Organization (UNWTO), the crash in international tourism due to COVID 19 pandemic can lead to a loss
of about $4 trillion to the global GDP in 2020 and 2021. The estimated loss is said to be caused due to
direct impact and indirect ripple effect on other sectors closely linked to the tourism industry.
17. Which Ministry instituted National Community Radio (CR) Awards?
[A] Ministry of Communication
[B] Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
[C] Ministry of Education
[D] Ministry of Home Affairs
Answer: Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting had instituted National Community Radio (CR) Awards in the
year 2011-12 to encourage healthy competition amongst Community Radio Stations (CRSs). In this
year’s awards, Radio Vishwas (Maharashtra) won first prize in Sustainability Model. Rimjhim Radio 90.4
FM (Bihar) won first prize in Most Creative/Innovative community Engagement. Radio Gunjan (Odisha)
won First prize in Promoting Local Culture. Radio Mattoli (Kerala) won first prize in Thematic Category.

18. Which country launched autonomous long range missile system named ‘Sea Braker’?
[A] Japan
[B] Israel
[C] USA
[D] China
Answer: Israel
Israel’s Defence major Rafael Advanced Defense Systems launched Sea Breaker, a 5th generation long
range, autonomous, precision-guided missile system. It is a naval and artillery unit force-multiplier,
which can hit high-value maritime and land targets. It has ranges of up to 300 km, can be fired both from
land and surface ships. The firm would offer the system to India in future.
19. Which ministry recently launched UDISE+ for 2019-2020?
[A] Ministry of Education
[B] Ministry of Health
[C] Ministry of Home Affairs
[D] Ministry of Finance
Answer: Ministry of Education
Union minister of education, Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank released Unified District Information System for
Education Plus report (UDISE+) for 2019-2020. UDISE+ report highlighted some interesting facts, both
positive and negative about Indian school education system.
20. The recently inducted Short Span Bridging System (SSBS)-10m by Indian Army has been
developed by DRDO in association with which company?
[A] Gammon India
[B] Engineers India
[C] Larsen & Toubro
[D] IRB Infrastructure
Answer: Larsen & Toubro
The Army on July 2, 2021 inducted the first production lot of 12 Short Span Bridging System
(SSBS)-10m, designed and developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in
association with Larsen & Toubro Limited, the production agency. According to defence ministry, the
SSBS-10m plays a crucial role of bridging the gaps up to 9.5m as a single span providing a 4m wide, fully
decked roadway, ensuring faster movement of the troops.
21. India's MP Jabir plays which sports?
[A] Athletics
[B] Shooting
[C] Badminton
[D] Chess
Answer: Athletics
Indian Navy’s athlete MP Jabir qualified for the Tokyo Olympics in 400m hurdles on July 1, 2021 after he
clocked 49.78s to win gold at the recently concluded Inter-State Athletics Championships in Patiala.
Jabir qualified through the World ranking quota where there are 14 spots available.
22. Who has taken over as new Vice Chief of the Air Staff on July 1, 2021?
[A] Air Marshal Balabhadra Radha Krishna
[B] Air Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari
[C] Air Marshal Harjit Singh Arora
[D] Air Marshal Gurcharan Singh Bedi

Answer: Air Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari
Air Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari took over as Vice Chief of the Air Staff on July 1, 2021. He was
commissioned into the fighter stream of the Air Force on December 29, 1982, and has a flying
experience of more than 3800 hrs on a wide variety of fighter and trainer aircrafts.
23. Dr Rajendra Kishore Panda is a renowned poet of which language?
[A] Bengali
[B] Odia
[C] Kannada
[D] Telugu
Answer: Odia
The Kuvempu Rashtriya Puraskar, the national award instituted in memory of late poet laureate
Kuvempu, has been awarded to renowned Odia poet Dr Rajendra Kishore Panda for the year 2020. The
prestigious award carries a cash award of Rs 5 lakh, a silver medal, and a citation. Founded in 1992,
Rashtrakavi Kuvempu Trust instituted this national annual literary award in 2013 in the name of Kannada
poet Kuvempu to recognise litterateurs who had contributed in any language recognised by the
Constitution of India.
24. Which city recently hosted the Generation Equality Forum?
[A] Rome
[B] Geneva
[C] Paris
[D] London
Answer: Paris
World leaders, philanthropists and organizations have pledged at least $40 billion at an international
conference in Paris to boost gender equality, as women and girls worldwide have been deeply affected
by the consequences of the pandemic. U.N. Women’s Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka
welcomed the pledges at the three-day Generation Equality Forum that started in Paris on June 30, 2021.
The conference is being co-organized by the U.N., France and Mexico.
25. Which country recently unveiled "The Kit 300"?
[A] US
[B] UK
[C] Israel
[D] Russia
Answer: Israel
Israel-based Polaris Solutions in collaboration with the Israeli Ministry of Defense recently unveiled "The
Kit 300". It consists of a sheet made from thermal visual concealment material that makes soldiers
nearly undetectable.
26. The Communist Party of China, that was making up news recently, was founded in which year?
[A] 1921
[B] 1922
[C] 1923
[D] 1924
Answer: 1921
The Communist Party of China the founding party of the People's Republic of China (PRC). The CCP was
founded in 1921. The CCP is officially organized on the basis of democratic centralism. China’s
Communist Party has marked the 100th year of its inception recently.
27. Which of the following survey ships of India recently completed the survey data of the MV X-
Press Pearl acid leak and fire accident?
[A] INS Darshak
[B] INS Sarvekshak
[C] INS Nirdeshak
[D] INS Sandhayak
Answer: INS Sarvekshak
Indian Navy’s Hydrographic Survey Ship INS Sarvekshak successfully completed survey action around
the site of ill-fated MV X-Press Pearl on July 2 and handed over the survey data to the Sri Lankan
authorities. The X-Press Pearl reported an onboard acid leak and caught fire just as it was due to enter
the Colombo harbour on May 20. The fire was put out only after 13 days.
28. Which country has imposed moratorium on death penalty at federal level in July 2021?
[A] Australia
[B] Canada
[C] United States
[D] Germany
Answer: United States
The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) has issued a moratorium on federal executions while it reviews
policies and procedures. U.S. President Joe Biden had said on his campaign website that he would
legislate the end of capital punishment at the federal level and incentivize states to follow suit.
29. What was the theme of International Day of Cooperatives celebrated on July 3, 2021?
[A] Cooperatives for a Better World
[B] Cooperatives for Yesterday, Today and Tommorow
[C] Cooperatives for Every Community
[D] Rebuild better together
Answer: Rebuild better together
The International Day of Cooperatives was celebrated on July 3, 2021 under the theme of ‘Rebuild better
together’. The day is celebrated every year on first Saturday of July.
30. The Project BOLD (Bamboo Oasis on Lands in Drought) was recently launched from which state
in India recently?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Rajasthan
[C] Haryana
[D] Madhya Pradesh
Answer: Rajasthan
The Project BOLD (Bamboo Oasis on Lands in Drought) is a project of Khadi and Village Industries
Commission (KVIC) that seeks to create bamboo-based green patches in arid and semi-arid land zones.
It was launched on July 4, 2021 from tribal village Nichla Mandwa in Udaipur, Rajasthan. It is unique and
first of its kind scientific exercise serving the combined national objectives of reducing desertification
and providing livelihood and multi-disciplinary rural industry support. It has been launched as part of
KVIC’s “Khadi Bamboo Festival” to celebrate 75 years of independence “Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav”. KVIC
is set to replicate the Project at Village Dholera in Ahmedabad district in Gujarat and Leh-Ladakh region
by August this year. Total 15,000 bamboo saplings will be planted before August, 2021.
31. The Tunguska event, which was recently in news, happened in which year?
[A] 1905

[B] 1908
[C] 1912
[D] 1914
Answer: 1908
The Tunguska event occurred on June 30, 1908, involving a massive explosion caused by the airburst of
a very large stony meteoroid near Podkamennaya Tunguska River in Russia. It resulted in the destruction
of over 80 million trees spanning across an area of 2,150 square kilometre of forest. It is estimated that
at least 3 people may have lost their lives to this event. The impact crater that has caused this incident
was not found. It may have disintegrated before it reached the surface of the Earth. This event is the
largest impact event in the recorded history. Much bigger impacts may have occurred during the
prehistoric era.
32. Which is the largest milk producing country in the world?
[A] India
[B] United States
[C] China
[D] Denmark
Answer: India
India is the largest producer of milk globally, with an estimated production of 208 million tonnes in
FY2021.
33. Virachey National Park, that was recently making news, is located in which country?
[A] Thailand
[B] Malaysia
[C] Cambodia
[D] Singapore
Answer: Cambodia
Virachey National Park is one of the two Cambodian ASEAN Heritage Parks located at the northeastern
part of the country and spanning across more than 3,000 square kilometres. It overlaps Ratanakiri and
Stung Treng Provinces. The national park, under the jurisdiction of the Cambodian Ministry of
Environment, consists of semi-evergreen lowlands, montane forests, upland savannah, and several
patches of mixed deciduous forests. Illegal logging is a major concern in this national forest since the
2000s, leading to a vast expanse of forest being degraded at an exponential scale. However, this
situation has improved over the recent years. The rare sighting of giant muntjac in the recent months is
the outcome of this progress.
34. Recently, which ministry has released the Glacial Lake Atlas of Ganga Basin?
[A] Ministry of Mines
[B] Ministry of Earth Sciences
[C] Ministry of Jal Shakti
[D] Ministry of Science & Technology
Answer: Ministry of Jal Shakti
The Glacial Lake Atlas of Ganga Basin was recently released by the Ministry of Jal Shakti. It analyses
changes in water bodies in the Himalayan regions over a period, which can then be used for studying the
impacts of climate change and for pre-planning the disaster response. Around 4,000 glacial lakes have
been mapped in the Ganga River basin, with the aggregate lake water covering an area of 20,685
hectares. The atlas is currently available on Bhuvan portal of ISRO’s National Remote Sensing Centre
(NRSC). It provides latest information on the expansion or shrinkage of glacial lakes. It also monitors

the addition of new lakes during a particular period of time.
35. On July 4, 2021, which company has received a licence from the Drugs Controller General for
manufacturing the Sputnik V vaccine in India?
[A] Glenmark Pharmaceuticals
[B] Dr. Reddy's Laboratories
[C] Panacea Biotec
[D] Biocon
Answer: Panacea Biotec
Panacea Biotec has received a licence from the Drugs Controller General for manufacturing the Sputnik
V vaccine in India. On July 4, 2021, the first batch of the vaccine, manufactured at Baddi in Himachal
Pradesh, passed quality control checks.
36. Ujh river, which was recently making news, is a tributary of which of these rivers?
[A] Indus
[B] Sutlej
[C] Ganga
[D] Ravi
Answer: Ravi
Currently, India is working to exercise its rights to stop excess water flowing to Pakistan under the Indus
Waters Treaty of 1960 to irrigate its own lands. In this context, India is working on a plan to divert the
waters of Ujh river, which is one of the main tributaries of Ravi river that flows into Pakistan. This is also
of strategic importance to India—control over river water flow acts as a force multiplier during times of
aggression.
37. The Digital Covid certificate or 'Green Pass', that was recently making news is initiative of which
organization?
[A] World Health Organization (WHO)
[B] European Union (EU)
[C] International Air Transport Association (IATA)
[D] U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Answer: European Union (EU)
European Union's Digital Covid certificate or 'Green Pass' is set to be rolled out on July 1 with an aim to
facilitate free movement during the pandemic. Under this framework, persons who have taken vaccines
authorised by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) will be exempted from travel restrictions within the
EU region.
38. Which music icon, who was recently in news, is the best-selling teenage artist of all time?
[A] Rihanna
[B] Taylor Swift
[C] Beyoncé
[D] Britney Spears
Answer: Britney Spears
A Los Angeles court has denied the music star's request to eject her father from a guardianship
arrangement that gives him control of her affairs. This a week after the singer made an impassioned
plea to end the "abusive" conservatorship during which she said she has been medicated to control her
behaviour, prohibited from making decisions on friendships or finances and prevented from having a
contraceptive implant removed, despite wanting more children.
39. Which Indian state is called the 'falcon Capital of the world'?

[A] Meghalaya
[B] Arunachal Pradesh
[C] Nagaland
[D] Tripura
Answer: Nagaland
Nagaland is known as the Falcon Capital of the World. It became India's 16th state on Dec. 1, 1963. The
Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party's Neiphiu Rio is its current chief minister. Recently, declaring
the state as a "disturbed area", the Centre extended the operation of the Armed Forces Special Powers
Act (AFSPA) in the state for six more months, till December 31.
40. In which state, India’s first Central Drug Laboratory (CDL) was established?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Himachal Pradesh
[D] Maharashtra
Answer: Himachal Pradesh
Central Drugs Laboratory (CDL), Kasauli is the National Control Laboratory for testing of
Immunobiologicals (vaccines and antisera) meant for human use. Recently, the Union Government has
set up two laboratories including one at Autonomous Research Institutes National Centre for Cell
Science (NCCS), Pune, and another at National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NIAB) Hyderabad as
Central Drug Laboratory (CDL).
41. Who won the Goldmoney Asian Rapid online chess title 2021?
[A] Vladimir Artemiev
[B] Magnus Carlsen
[C] Ding Liren
[D] Levon Aronian
Answer: Levon Aronian
Levon Aronian won the Goldmoney Asian Rapid online chess title 2021. Levon Grigori Aronian is an
Armenian-American chess grandmaster. He won the title after defeating Vladimir Artemiev. Magnus
Carlsen, the current world champion was on the 3rd position. The Goldmoney Asian Rapid is the seventh
tournament of the Champions Chess Tour 2021 or Meltwater Champions Tour.
42. Which sports federation has been granted recognition as the National Sports Federation by the
Sports Ministry recently?
[A] WAKO India Kickboxing Federation
[B] Taekwondo India Federation
[C] Freestyle Boxing Federation
[D] None of the above
Answer: WAKO India Kickboxing Federation
WAKO India Kickboxing Federation has been granted recognition as the National Sports Federation by
the Sports Ministry recently. Popularly known as “WAKO India”, it was formed in 1993 and its
Headquarter is in Faridabad. It is affiliated to World Association of Kickboxing Organization (WAKO).
43. Which racing driver won the Austrian Grand Prix 2021?
[A] Valtteri Bottas
[B] Lewis Hamilton
[C] Max Verstappen
[D] Lando Norris

Answer: Max Verstappen
Max Verstappen won the Austrian Grand Prix 2021. Max Verstappen is a Belgian-Dutch racing driver
currently competing in Formula One, under the Dutch flag, with Red Bull Racing. The race was the ninth
round of the 2021 Formula One World Championship. Mercedes’ Valtteri Bottas was the runner-up.
McLaren’s Lando Norris and Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton were on the 3rd and 4th positions respectively.
44. Which is the highest ranked Indian city in Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2021?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Bengaluru
[C] Pune
[D] Noida
Answer: Bengaluru
Bengaluru is the highest ranked Indian city in Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2021, released by
StartupBlink. It is on the 10th position worldwide and on 1st position in India. India was placed at 20th
place. New Delhi and Mumbai were at 14th and 16th position (worldwide). 43 Indian cities got placed in
the list of 100 countries. The top five countries are USA, UK, Israel, Canada and Germany. The top five
cities in the Index are San Francisco, New York, Beijing, Los Angeles and London.
45. In which city, President Ram Nath Kovind laid the foundation stone of Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar
Cultural centre?
[A] Greater Noida
[B] Lucknow
[C] Agra
[D] Varanasi
Answer: Lucknow
President Ram Nath Kovind laid the foundation stone of Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar cultural centre in
Lucknow. The cultural centre will have a 25-feet high statue of Dr Ambedkar and will also have an
auditorium with a capacity of 750 people, library, research centre, picture gallery, museum and a multi-
purpose convention centre.
46. Which state recently became the 5th Indian state and 125th global state to join the “Under2
Coalition”?
[A] Haryana
[B] Goa
[C] Bihar
[D] Maharashtra
Answer: Maharashtra
Maharashtra has become the 5th state in India and 125th global state to join the “Under2 Coalition” to
fight the climate change. The other four states are: Chhattisgarh, Jammu & Kashmir, Telangana and
West Bengal. The Under2 Coalition is a global community of state and regional governments committed
to ambitious climate action in line with the Paris Agreement. It started as a MoU which was signed by 12
founding jurisdictions in 2015 in Sacramento, California.
47. In which city, India's first Agriculture Export Facilitation Centre has been established?
[A] Pune
[B] Chandigarh
[C] New Delhi
[D] Surat
Answer: Pune

India's first Agriculture Export Facilitation Centre has been established in Pune. It will work as a one-
stop centre for the exporters in agricultural sector. The centre was established by the Mahratta Chamber
of Commerce Industries and Agriculture (MCCIA) in association with the National Bank for Agriculture
and Rural Development (NABARD).
48. Which is the top state of India in production of Coal?
[A] Jharkhand
[B] Chhattisgarh
[C] Odisha
[D] Telangana
Answer: Chhattisgarh
As per the provisional statistics of 2020-21 of the Coal Ministry, India's total coal production registered
a decline of 2.02 per cent to 716.084 million tonnes during 2020-21. Of the total production, 671.297 MT
was non-coking coal and 44.787 MT was coking coal. Chhattisgarh registered highest coal production of
158.409 MT, followed by Odisha and Madhya Pradesh. Jharkhand was the top producer of coking coal.
49. ‘Tiangong’ is the flagship space station of which country?
[A] UAE
[B] China
[C] Japan
[D] South Korea
Answer: China
‘Tiangong’ Space station is the flagship construction of China National Space Administration. Recently,
Chinese astronauts successfully performed the country's first spacewalk in the station. Out of the three
astronauts, who blasted off last month, two of them-Liu Boming and Tang Hongbo, worked for seven
hours on the outside of the Tiangong station in the orbit around Earth. Earlier, the USA banned Chinese
astronauts from using the International Space Station.
50. India joined OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on BEPS. What is the expansion of BEPS?
[A] Business Erosion and Profit Shifting
[B] Base Erosion and Profit Shifting
[C] Business Expansion and Profit Shifting
[D] Base Expansion and Profit Shifting
Answer: Base Erosion and Profit Shifting
India joined the global tax deal under the G20-OECD Inclusive Framework on Base Erosion and Profit
Shifting (BEPS). It seeks to reform international tax rules and ensure that multinational companies pay
their fair share wherever they operate. However, when the global tax regime is implemented, India will
have to roll back the equalisation levy that it imposes on MNCs such as Google, Amazon and Facebook.
51. NEOWISE, which got for two-year mission extension, is the telescope of which space agency?
[A] ISRO
[B] NASA
[C] Roscosmos
[D] JAXA
Answer: NASA
NASA’s Near-Earth Object Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (NEOWISE) was recently given a two-year
mission extension. It is a near-Earth object (NEO) hunting space telescope, which searches for asteroids
and comets – including objects that could pose a hazard to Earth. The telescope has provided an
estimate of the size of over 1,850 near-Earth objects.
52. “Last Ice Area”, which was seen in the news, is located in which Ocean?
[A] Arctic Ocean
[B] Antarctic Ocean
[C] Pacific Ocean
Answer: Arctic Ocean
A part of the Arctic’s ice is known as the ‘Last Ice Area’ and is located north of Greenland. Recently,
researchers have found that the region has melted before expected. Scientists had earlier believed this
area was strong enough to withstand global warming. But as per a recent research paper, the area where
the Last Ice Area (LIA) is located, experienced a record low concentration of sea ice. The thinning of sea
ice is due to climate change.
53. Which institution had struck down the Section 66A of Information Technology Act?
[A] Parliament of India
[B] Supreme Court of India
[C] National Administrative Tribunal
[D] National Companies Law Tribunal
Answer: Supreme Court of India
The Supreme Court of India had struck down the Section 66 of IT Act in the year 2015. The legislation
deals with punishment of online communication which is considered "grossly offensive, menacing”.
Recently, the Supreme Court of India has expressed its displeasure on the Government of India, that
even after the Section 66 was struck down by Supreme Court, people are being booked under the same
section.
54. Which institution released the report titled ‘COVID-19: The race to finishing line'?
[A] RBI
[B] SEBI
[C] SBI Research
[D] NITI Aayog
Answer: SBI Research
The report titled ‘COVID-19: The race to finishing line’ has been prepared by SBI Research. As per the
report, India may witness the third covid wave from August 2021. It also claims that the Covid third wave
peak will arrive in the month of September 2021. Global data shows that the third wave peak cases are
around 1.7 times the peak cases at the time of second-wave, on an average.
55. Saiga, which was seen in the news sometimes, is a rare type of which species?
[A] Antelope
[B] Whale
[C] Spider
[D] Turtle
Answer: Antelope
According to the first aerial survey in two years, the number of Saiga in Kazakhstan has increased from
334,000 to 842,000. Saiga is a rare type of antelope, which was considered to at the brink of extinction
following a mass die-off in 2015. After a series of conservation measures, the population of the rare
antelope has more than doubled since 2019. The Saigas give birth to twins every year.
56. ATISIS, is a Special Incentive scheme, recently launched in which state/UT?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Assam

[C] Arunachal Pradesh
[D] Goa
Answer: Assam
Assam government has recently launched a scheme to incentivise the production of orthodox and
specialty tea in the state. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched Assam Tea Industries Special
Incentive Scheme (ATISIS). It aims to boost the production of orthodox or specialty tea in the state by
extending incentives to the tea gardens. Government will provide interest subvention of 3% on the
working capital loan per annum.
57. Taal volcano, which was seen in the news recently, is located in which country?
[A] Indonesia
[B] Philippines
[C] Japan
[D] Ethiopia
Answer: Philippines
Taal Volcano is part of a chain of volcanoes located along the western edge of the island of Luzon, in
the Philippines. Recently, the Authorities in the Philippines have warned that the Taal volcano, could
erupt anytime soon after recording the highest levels of sulphur dioxide gas emission. The average of
22,628 tonnes a day was the highest ever recorded in Taal volcano.
58. What is the name of the tropical storm that has hit Cuba recently?
[A] Elsa
[B] Bill
[C] Danny
[D] Erin
Answer: Elsa
Tropical storm Elsa recently hit Cuba. More than 100,000 people in the country evacuated from flood-
prone areas in the potential path of the storm. It subsequently exited Cuba, east of the city of Havana,
towards Florida. Cuba faced heavy rains due to the storm, causing light flooding in the capital in lower
lying coastal areas. Elsa caused at least three direct deaths and some damages to infrastructure and
agriculture.
59. What is the expansion of ONDC, a recent project initiated by the Department for Promotion of
Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)?
[A] Open Network for Digital Commerce
[B] Outsourced Network for Digital Commerce
[C] Open Network for Development Commerce
[D] Output Network for Development Commerce
Answer: Open Network for Digital Commerce
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has recently appointed an advisory
committee for its Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) project. It aims to promote Open
networks developed in open-source methodology. This can also make e-commerce processes open
source. National Health Authority CEO RS Sharma and Infosys non-executive chairman Nandan Nilekani
are appointed in this council.
60. Which country releases the Trafficking in Persons report, annually?
[A] India
[B] USA
[C] France

[D] Switzerland
Answer: USA
The Trafficking in Persons report is an annual study released by the U.S. State Department. The report
was released for this year recently. As per the report, the pandemic caused an increase in vulnerability to
human trafficking and damaged existing anti-traffic efforts. The U.S. has also determined that
governments of twelve countries, including China, had a policy of trafficking in the reporting period.
61. Mishri variety of cherries has been exported to Dubai recently, from which city?
[A] Lucknow
[B] Srinagar
[C] Manali
[D] Bengaluru
Answer: Srinagar
The first commercial shipment of Mishri variety of cherries from the Kashmir valley has been exported to
Dubai from Srinagar. This export is a significant step towards boosting horticultural exports. Earlier, a
sample consignment was sent through the air which was transhipped from Mumbai. After a huge
response from the consumers in Dubai, this commercial shipment was undertaken.
62. Which metro service launched India's first UPI-based cashless parking?
[A] Chennai
[B] Delhi
[C] Mumbai
[D] Kochi
Answer: Delhi
The Delhi Metro launched FASTag/UPI based cashless parking facility at the Kashmere Gate Metro
Station, Delhi. This facility has been launched for the first time in the country, as part of the Multi-Model
Integration (MMI) initiative. Dedicated Intermediate Public Transport (IPT) lanes for auto, taxi and e-
rickshaws were also inaugurated at station.
63. Indian army named one of its military firing ranges after which Indian actress?
[A] Vidya Balan
[B] Priyanka Chopra
[C] Parvathy Thiruvothu
[D] Jeya Bachhan
Answer: Vidya Balan
The Indian Army has recently named one of its military firing ranges after the famous Indian actress
Vidya Balan, to recognise her contribution to cinema. The Vidya Balan Firing Range is located in
Gulmarg, Kashmir. Earlier, the actress was invited to join the board of the Academy of Motion Pictures
Arts and Sciences. Earlier this year, the actress had attended the Gulmarg Winter Festival organised by
the Indian Army.
64. Which Indian state/UT launched ‘Mukhyamantri COVID-19 Pariwar Aarthik Sahayata Yojana’?
[A] Odisha
[B] Delhi
[C] Bihar
[D] West Bengal
Answer: Delhi
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal launched 'Mukhyamantri COVID-19 Pariwar Aarthik Sahayata Yojana',
a social security scheme to provide financial assistance to families who lost their kins to COVID-19.
Under the scheme, Rs 50,000 ex gratia will be given to every family that lost a member to COVID-19 and
an additional Rs 2,500 per month will be given if the deceased was the sole breadwinner. The Chief
Minister also launched a portal for the scheme.
65. Stan Swamy, the tribal rights activist, who passed away recently, was booked under which act?
[A] Unlawful Activities Prevention Act
[B] Prevention of Terrorism Act
[C] Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act
Answer: Unlawful Activities Prevention Act
Stan Swamy, the Jesuit priest and tribal rights activist spent nine months in custody after being booked
under the UAPA, Unlawful Activities Prevention Act UAPA is the primary counter-terror law in India.
Though it was originally enacted in 1967, the law has undergone over 6 amendments, the last one in
2019. Stan Swamy was among the 16 activists, academics, and lawyers booked and arrested for their
alleged links to Maoists in connection with the Bhima Koregaon violence.
66. Dashly Island, which was seen in the news recently, is located in which Sea?
[A] Caspian Sea
[B] Red Sea
[C] Mediterranean Sea
[D] Arabian Sea
Answer: Caspian Sea
Dashli ada or Dashly Island is one of the islands of Baku Archipelago, located in the Caspian Sea. The
volcanic island is also called as the Ignatiy Stone Island. Recently, an explosion occurred near an oil
field in the Caspian Sea off Azerbaijan. As per media reports, a mud volcano is the cause of the
explosion. Mud volcanoes are driven by hot water and natural gas. They tend to occur where layers of
water-saturated clay rocks, in Earth’s interior, are under pressure from the layers above.
67. Who has been appointed as the first Union Minister of the new ‘Ministry of Cooperation?
[A] Kiren Rijiju
[B] Anurag Thakur
[C] Nirmala Sitharaman
[D] Amit Shah
Answer: Amit Shah
Union Minister Amit Shah, has been appointed as the first Union Minister of the newly-set up Ministry of
Cooperation along with his current Home Affairs portfolio. The setting up of the Ministry of Cooperation
was aimed at providing more focus to the cooperative movement in the country. "Sahkar se samriddhi"
(Prosperity from cooperation) is its vision statement, according to a release from the Cabinet
Secretariat. This ministry will provide a separate administrative, legal, and policy framework to
strengthen the cooperative movement in the country.
68. What is ‘Matsya Setu’, which was released by the Union ministry for Fisheries, Animal
Husbandry and Dairying?
[A] GPS Application
[B] Online Course Application
[C] Fishing Robot
[D] AI-powered Boat
Answer: Online Course Application
Union ministry for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying launched the Online Course Mobile App

named “Matsya Setu”. The app was developed by the ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture
(ICAR-CIFA), Bhubaneswar. Matsya Setu app has species-wise/ subject-wise self-learning online course
modules. It also teaches the latest freshwater aquaculture technologies to the aqua farmers of the
country.
69. Which Indian state/UT Government has framed a dedicated policy for the welfare of street
children?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Delhi
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Odisha
Answer: Delhi
The Delhi government has framed a dedicated policy for the welfare of street children amidst the
pandemic situation. It is prepared by the Delhi government's Women and Child Development Department
(WCD). It suggests that district administration could train the children rescued from streets (on attaining
18 years) as Civil Defence Volunteer. The policy also proposes the composition of District Child
Protection Convergence Committee (DCPCC) above the District Task Force (DTF) for rescuing children.
70. The Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) has been shifted to which Union Ministry, from the
Heavy Industries Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
[B] Ministry of MSME
[C] Ministry of Finance
[D] Ministry of Home Affairs
Answer: Ministry of Finance
The Union Government has brought Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) under the Finance Ministry,
to facilitate its ambitious disinvestment programme. Earlier, the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE)
was under the aegis of Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises. This will be the sixth
department under the Finance Ministry. Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises will be called
the Ministry of Heavy Industries.
71. Aitoliko lagoon, which was seen in the news recently, is located in which country?
[A] Russia
[B] Greece
[C] Australia
[D] Sweden
Answer: Greece
Aitoliko lagoon is located in in the northern Patras Gulf in western Greece. It is a polluted lagoon with
depths of up to 30 metres, linked by narrow channels to the sea. Recently, a group of divers have
reported a rare sighting of hundreds of endangered seahorses in the lagoon. Seahorses are protected
species threatened by overfishing and pollution, as they need an environment full of organisms to feed
on and plants to hide.
72. Researchers from which University has begun the clinical trial of potential HIV vaccine,
HIVconsvX?
[A] Oxford
[B] Harvard
[C] Cambridge
[D] MIT

Answer: Oxford
Researchers at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom have started the phase-one clinical trial,
wherein they gave the first doses of a potential HIV vaccine to volunteers. According to the university,
the experiment will assess the vaccine's safety, tolerability, and immunogenicity. The HIV-CORE 0052
study is a part of the European Aids Vaccine Initiative. This will enrol 13 HIV-negative people who are
not deemed to be at high risk of infection.
73. Cambridge-1, which was making news recently, is the supercomputer of which country?
[A] UK
[B] Russia
[C] USA
[D] Japan
Answer: UK
The UK’s most powerful supercomputer, named Cambridge-1 is operational now. It is expected to make
the process of preventing, diagnosing and treating disease faster and cheaper. It is a $100m investment
by US-based computing company Nvidia. Cambridge-1 can integrate different datasets, and build large
models to determine the best course of treatment for patients. It collaborates with various pharma
companies and start-ups for data.
74. Indian biologists have identified a new plant species named ‘Bryum bharatiensis’, in which
continent?
[A] Africa
[B] Antarctica
[C] Asia
[D] Europe
Answer: Antarctica
Indian biologists have identified a species of moss during an expedition to Antarctica in 2017. This has
been published in an international journal recently. The biologists, based in the Central University of
Punjab, have named the species as Bryum bharatiensis. Bharati is the name of one of India's Antarctic
research stations. The most astonishing fact is how the moss survives in the landscape of rock and ice.
75. GI- certified jasmine flowers, which were making recently, belong to which state?
[A] Kerala
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Karnataka
Answer: Tamil Nadu
Geographical Indications (GI) certified Madurai jasmine and other traditional flowers such as button
rose, lily, chamanthi, and marigold were exported to the US and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from
Tamil Nadu. As per the Commerce & Industry Ministry, this export initiative generated employment for
130 women workers. The flowers sourced from places near Madurai are processed in APEDA registered
centre.
76. As per a recent Lancet study, what is the approximate number of annual deaths in India, due to
abnormal temperatures?
[A] 7000
[B] 70000
[C] 2 lakhs
[D] 7 lakhs

Answer: 7 lakhs
Nearly 740,000 deaths in India annually can be attributed to abnormal hot and cold temperatures related
to climate change, according to a recent study published in The Lancet Planetary Health journal. The
team of researchers also found that globally more than five million extra deaths a year can be attributed
to abnormal temperatures. Deaths related to hot temperatures increased in all regions from 2000 to
2019.
77. Bhalia variety of wheat, which is a GI tagged product, belongs to which state?
[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Gujarat
[C] Assam
[D] Uttarakhand
Answer: Gujarat
The Bhalia variety of wheat, which has a high protein content and a peculiar sweet in taste was awarded
the Geographical Indication (GI) tag in the year 2011. This is grown across the Bhal region of Gujarat.
Recently, the Government of India has commenced the exports of Bhalia variety of wheat to Kenya and
Sri Lanka from Gujarat.
78. Nation State Law, which was seen in the news recently, is associated with which country?
[A] Israel
[B] Syria
[C] Jordan
[D] Egypt
Answer: Israel
Israel’s Supreme Court upheld a controversial law that defines the country as the nation state of the
Jewish people. It also rejected claims by opponents that it discriminates against minorities. In its ruling,
the court acknowledged shortcomings in the “Nation State Law”. As per the critics, it downgrades the
status of Israel’s Arab minority, which makes up around 20% of the country’s population.
79. Domestic Violence (Prevention and Protection) Bill, 2021, which was in the news recently, is
associated with which country?
[A] India
[B] Pakistan
[C] Afghanistan
[D] Kuwait
Answer: Pakistan
Pakistan passed the Domestic Violence (Prevention and Protection) Bill, 2021, which aims to protect
women, children, the elderly and other vulnerable groups from domestic violence. The bill states that any
act of domestic violence will be punishable with imprisonment of a maximum period of three years and
not less than six months, along with fines up to Rs 1 lakh. The bill was moved in the National Assembly
passed in the lower house. It was also passed by the Senate and awaiting presidential assent.
80. Joint Warfighter Cloud Capability (JWCC) is a part of the Defence system of which country?
[A] USA
[B] Russia
[C] UK
[D] China
Answer: USA
The US Department of Defence (DoD) has cancelled a previous cloud computing contract, the Joint

Enterprise Defense Infrastructure (JEDI) project, worth $10 billion that had been awarded to Microsoft.
The DoD will have a new system called the Joint Warfighter Cloud Capability (JWCC), in which the US
administration will divide the contract between multiple companies, so that both Amazon and Microsoft
are expected to win contracts.
81. Port city of Qingdao, which was in the news for a massive algae bloom, is located in which city?
[A] China
[B] Japan
[C] South Korea
[D] Malaysia
Answer: China
Chinese port city of Qingdao, which was making news recently, has a massive algae boom is threatening
sea life, tourism, and water transport In response to that, China has deployed thousands of boats and
machines to deal with the massive algae bloom. As per the environmentalists, the. Climate change and
pollution contributed to the production of the organic matter which contains micro-organisms and can
flourish when nutrient-rich sewage flows into seawater.
82. Enceladus is the moon of which planet?
[A] Saturn
[B] Jupiter
[C] Venus
[D] Neptune
Answer: Saturn
Enceladus is the sixth-largest moon of Saturn. NASA’s Cassini spacecraft has recently detected an
unusually high concentration of methane, along with carbon dioxide and dihydrogen, in the moons of
Saturn. The spacecraft has found that Titan, another moon of Saturn has methane in its atmosphere and
Enceladus has a liquid ocean with gas and water. Researchers assume that there may be methane-
producing processes on Enceladus.
83. Coconut Development Board is a statutory body established under which Union Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Food processing Industries
[B] Ministry of Agriculture
[C] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
[D] Ministry of MSME
Answer: Ministry of Agriculture
Coconut Development Board is a statutory body established under the Ministry of Agriculture, for the
integrated development of coconut and coconut-related products. The Union Cabinet has approved the
amendment in the Coconut Development Board Act, 1979, to make the post of chairman non-executive.
Centre will nominate six members in the board from the current practice of four members from four
states.
84. Which species is to be insured by the National Insurance Company Ltd (NICL)?
[A] Himalayan Yak
[B] Great Indian Bustard
[C] Kashmir stag
[D] Nilgiri Tahr
Answer: Himalayan Yak
National Insurance Company Ltd (NICL), for the first time, has decided to insure the highly valuable
Himalayan Yak. The Yak farmers living in harsh climatic conditions used to face regular losses due to
deaths of the animal. India has around 58,000 yaks, mainly in Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Himachal
Pradesh, and Ladakh. Only in 2019, 500 yaks had died in Sikkim due to heavy snowfall.
85. AICTE in association with which organization has launched M.Tech. Program in Defence
Technology in India?
[A] ISRO
[B] Indian Army
[C] Indian Air Force
[D] DRDO
Answer: DRDO
The All-India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) in association with the Defence Research and
Development Organisation (DRDO) has launched a M.Tech. Program in Defence Technology. The aim of
this Post Graduate course is to enhance the theoretical knowledge, experimental knowledge, skills and
aptitude in various defence technology streams.
86. Who is the new Union Health Minister of India, after Dr. Harsh Vardhan?
[A] Anurag Thakur
[B] Kiran Rijiju
[C] Mansukh Mandaviya
[D] Thawarchand Gehlot
Answer: Mansukh Mandaviya
The Union Cabinet headed by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved a special package
amounting Rs.23,123 crore, to improve the health infrastructure in India to fight COVID-19. This package
aims to create an additional 20,000 ICU beds, with special focus on paediatric care. This announcement
was made by the Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, who has recently assumed charge. This
will be jointly implemented by the Centre and the states.
87. What is the duration of the ‘Agriculture Infrastructure Fund’ scheme?
[A] 1 year
[B] 10 years
[C] 20 years
[D] 25 years
Answer: 10 years
The Agriculture Infrastructure Fund scheme launched by the Government of India, is a medium - long
term debt financing facility aimed to enhance the post gravest infra in India. The duration of this scheme
is 10 years from FY2020 to FY2029. The Union cabinet headed by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has
approved some changes in this scheme, in terms of eligibility, location of the units, interest subvention
etc.
88. India adopted 2030 Roadmap and held its inaugural meeting of Financial Markets Dialogue with
which country?
[A] USA
[B] UK
[C] France
[D] Germany
Answer: UK
India and the UK held the inaugural meeting of the India-UK Financial Markets Dialogue. It was
established at the 10th Economic and Financial Dialogue (EFD)in October 2020. Financial Cooperation is
a key pillar of the 2030 Roadmap adopted by the two countries during the recent meeting of the two

Prime Ministers. The Dialogue focused on four themes: (1) GIFT City 2) banking and payments, (3)
insurance, and (4) capital market
89. Giant Pandas are native to which country?
[A] Japan
[B] China
[C] South Korea
[D] Thailand
Answer: China
As per Chinese officials, Giant pandas are not classified as endangered while they are still classified as
vulnerable, in the indigenous environment list of China. The classification was downgraded as their
number in the forests has reached 1,800, due to its long-term conservation efforts, including the
expansion of habitats. Giant pandas are native to South Central China. IUCN had classified the animal
status as "vulnerable" in 2016.
90. ICESat-2 is a satellite of which country?
[A] USA
[B] China
[C] Germany
[D] Israel
Answer: USA
As per a recent study, NASA’s ‘Ice, Cloud and land Elevation Satellite 2’ or ICESat-2, allowed scientists to
precisely map the subglacial lakes. The satellite measures the height of the ice surface, which rises or
falls as lakes fill or empty under the ice sheet. ICESat-2 maps the elevation changes of the ice surface
with a precision, using a laser altimeter system that can measure Earth’s surface, with more details.
91. Which Indian state/UT is the first to set up “Department of indigenous faith and culture”?
[A] West Bengal
[B] Assam
[C] Kerala
[D] Madhya Pradesh
Answer: Assam
The Assam Cabinet announced the creation of an independent department to protect and preserve the
“faith, culture and traditions of tribes and indigenous communities” of the state. The Department of
Indigenous Faith and Culture will be allocated a separate budget by the state finance ministry. As per the
state government, in the coming months, laws related to population control, cow protection, and
marriage will be introduced by the government.
92. Shankar Balasubramanian and David Klenerman, from which University, were awarded the 2020
Millennium Technology Prize?
[A] Yale University
[B] Cambridge University
[C] Oxford University
[D] Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Answer: Cambridge University
Cambridge University chemists Shankar Balasubramanian and David Klenerman were awarded the 2020
Millennium Technology Priz. It is a prestigious global science and technology prize awarded by
Technology Academy Finland (TAF) at two-year intervals since 2004. They were declared winners in May
2021. They co-invented the Solexa-Illumina Next Generation DNA Sequencing (NGS), the technology

enabling fast genome sequencing.
93. Who is the founder of the space tourism company, Virgin Galactic?
[A] Elon Musk
[B] Richard Branson
[C] Jeff Bezos
[D] Mark Zuckerberg
Answer: Richard Branson
Virgin Galactic is a British-American space tourism company, founded by Richard Branson. The company
operates in the United States. Richard Branson recently conducted space flight along with four other
crewmates including Indian-origin woman Sirisha Bandla. Called as VSS Unity, the spaceplane took off
for the 1.5-hour mission above New Mexico. The objective for Unity 22 was to serve as a test flight for
future commercial flights by Virgin Galactic
94. Which country has won the 2021 Copa America Football?
[A] Brazil
[B] Argentina
[C] England
[D] Italy
Answer: Argentina
Argentina beat Brazil 1-0 in the Copa America final to secure the team's first title in 28 years. It was held
in the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. Lionel Messi also won his first major title. Argentina’s
captain Lionel Messi finishes as tournament’s joint top goal-scorer with Peru’s Luis Díaz with four goals.
Messi was elected joint best player along with Brazil’s Neymar. Argentina beat Ecuador in the quarter-
finals and had a penalty-shootout win over Colombia in the semi-final.
95. Which country won the 2020 UEFA European Football Championship?
[A] Italy
[B] England
[C] Brazil
[D] Argentina
Answer: Italy
Italy is the Champion of the 2020 UEFA European Football Championship. Italy has defeated England at
the Wembley Stadium on penalties, to win their second Euro title. England was chasing its first Euro title
in history. The team last won a major tournament in 1966, when they won the World Cup. Giorgio
Chiellini was the captain of the winning team, Italy while the England team was led by Harry Kane.
96. Which city hosted the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBGs) meeting
held in July 2021?
[A] Rome
[B] Venice
[C] Lausanne
[D] Davos
Answer: Venice
The G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBGs) was held in Venice. This is their third
official meeting under the Italian G20 Presidency and also first in-person Finance Track meeting since
February 2020. During the meeting, a historic agreement on a more stable and fairer international tax
architecture was achieved. Ministers and Governors recognized the key components of the two pillars
on the reallocation of profits MNCs and an effective global minimum tax.

97. When is the National Fish Farmers Day celebrated in India?
[A] July 6
[B] July 8
[C] July 10
[D] July 12
Answer: July 10
The National Fish Farmers day is observed every year on July 10, to express solidarity with all fisher folk,
fish farmers and concerned stakeholders throughout the Country The National Fisheries Development
Board leads the celebration. It is celebrated to commemorate Professor Dr. Hiralal Chaudhury and his
colleague Dr. Alikunhi for their achievement of successful induced breeding of major carps on 10th
July,1957 in Odisha for the first time in the country.
98. Fazil mango, is a GI-certified Mango variety, being produced in which Indian state/UT?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] West Bengal
[C] Bihar
[D] Karnataka
Answer: West Bengal
A consignment of Geographical Identification (GI) certified Fazil mango variety sourced from Malda
district of West Bengal was exported for the first time, to Bahrain This initiative is expected to boost
mango export potential from the eastern region specially to middle east countries. APEDA has recently
organized a mango promotion programme at Qatar and some other countries. Alphonso, Kesar, Totapuri
and Banganpalli are leading export varieties from India.
99. Which institution is set to organise a national-level hackathon named ‘SAMVEDAN 2021’, along
with SONY India?
[A] IISc Bengaluru
[B] IIT Madras
[C] IIT Delhi
[D] IIT Guwahati
Answer: IIT Madras
IIT Madras is collaborating with Sony India Software Centre to conduct a National-level hackathon called
‘SAMVEDAN 2021 – Sensing Solutions for Bharat’. The IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation
(IITM-PTF), which organises the hackathon, aims to inspire citizens to solve India-specific problems of
public interest using IoT sensor board. Along with prize money, the winners will be eligible for
entrepreneurial support scheme by IITM-PTF.
100. Indian Researchers have spotted a SuperLuminous Supernova (SLSNe) recently, using which
telescope?
[A] Devasthal Optical Telescope
[B] Chandra Space Telescope
[C] Gemini Observatory
[D] Hubble Telescope
Answer: Devasthal Optical Telescope
As per the Union Ministry of science and technology, Indian Researchers have spotted an extremely
bright, hydrogen deficient, fast-evolving supernova that shines with the energy borrowed from an exotic
type of neutron star. Such supernovae called SuperLuminous Supernova (SLSNe) is very rare, as they
generally originate from very massive stars. A deep study of such ancient spatial objects can help

understand the mysteries of the early Universe.
101. Where is the National Forensic Science University located in India?
[A] Ahmedabad
[B] Mumbai
[C] Mysuru
[D] Chennai
Answer: Ahmedabad
National Forensic Science University, erstwhile known as 'Gujarat Forensic Science University' is
dedicated to forensic and investigative science. The Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the
newly built Center of Excellence for Research & Analysis of Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances of
the National Forensic Science University in Ahmedabad. Virtual training on Investigation of Crimes
Against Women was also inaugurated.
102. Moskva, whose name is also used in the BrahMos missile, is a river in which country?
[A] France
[B] Russia
[C] Israel
[D] Germany
Answer: Russia
BrahMos Aerospace Ltd is a joint venture between the Defence Research and Development Organisation
(DRDO) of India and NPO Mashinostroeyenia (NPOM) of Russia. The BrahMos supersonic cruise missile
range derived its name from two rivers, the Brahmaputra in India and the Moskva in Russia. Recently, the
BrahMos missile failed during a test-firing, which was being carried out off the coast of Odisha. The
missile fell shortly after take-off.
103. Sher Bahadur Deuba, has been sworn in as the Prime Minister of which country?
[A] Sri Lanka
[B] Afghanistan
[C] Nepal
[D] Bhutan
Answer: Nepal
The Congress President of Nepal - Sher Bahadur Deuba has been sworn in as the Prime Minister of
Nepal recently. He was appointed as the PM by President Bidya Devi Bhandari. Recently, a 5-member
constitutional bunch of Nepal’s apex court ruled that Ex PM KP Sharma Oli’s claim as PM is
unconstitutional and hence Sher Bahadur Deuba has assumed charge as PM.
104. As per a recent NASA study, 'Nuisance floods' will occur frequently in 2030, due to the wobble
in the orbit of which satellite?
[A] Moon
[B] Titan
[C] Phobos
[D] Deimos
Answer: Moon
As per the recent study conducted by USA’s National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), a
'wobble' in Moon's orbit combined with rising sea levels due to climate change will lead to devastating
floods on Earth. Called 'Nuisance floods', these usually occur in coastal areas when the tide reaches
about 2 feet above the daily average high tide. As per the study, these nuisance floods will become more
frequent and irregular by mid-2030s.

105. Which Indian University has partnered with ICCR, to set up Bangabandhu Chair?
[A] Delhi University
[B] Mumbai University
[C] Jawaharlal Nehru University
[D] Madras University
Answer: Delhi University
An MoU was signed between the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) and Delhi University to set
up the ‘Bangabandhu Chair at Delhi University. The Chair will focus on the common heritage of the two
countries and several subjects including Buddhist Studies, languages including Bangla, Geography,
History, Music, Fine Arts, Political Science, International relations and Sociology. Sheikh Mujibur
Rahman was the first President of Bangladesh.
106. In which place, the National Dolphin Research Centre is set to come up in India?
[A] Bengaluru
[B] Patna
[C] Mysuru
[D] Chennai
Answer: Patna
The National Dolphin Research Centre (NDRC) is proposed to be constructed in Patna, which is seen as
a huge leap to conserve the endangered Gangetic River dolphin species in India. The centre is expected
to be set up in a 4,400 square meter plot of land on the premises of Patna University, on the banks of the
river Ganga.
107. Critical race theory, or CRT, which was making news sometimes, is associated with which
country?
[A] USA
[B] UK
[C] Russia
[D] South Africa
Answer: USA
Critical race theory, or CRT, acknowledges that systemic racism is part of the society of the United
States of America. examines American history through the lens of racism. The theory was seen in the
news often after the killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor by police and the subsequent nation-
wide protests. The conservatives of the country are against the theory, as they consider this as an
attempt to rewrite American history, and have been insisting to pass laws against CRT.
108. Which Indian state/UT had maximum deaths due to lightning strikes during 2020-21, as per
annual Lightning Report?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Bihar
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Gujarat
Answer: Bihar
According to India's second annual Lightning Report, Bihar reported the most deaths due to lightning
between April 1, 2020- March 31, 2021 (401 deaths), followed by Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.
According to the report, the most number of deaths are due to people standing under isolated tall trees.
The Odisha-West Bengal-Jharkhand belt is more prone as lightning strikes originate from Chot Nagpur
Plateau. India witnessed 1.85 crore strikes in 2020-2021 compared to 1.38 crore strikes in 2019-2020.

109. Which company developed New Shepard launch system, which got flying approval recently?
[A] Virgin Galactic
[B] Blue Origin
[C] SpaceX
[D] Boeing
Answer: Blue Origin
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved a Blue Origin license to carry humans on the New
Shepard launch system into space. Former Amazon Chief Executive Jeff Bezos is the founder of the
American Aerospace company, Blue Origin. It is set to fly to the edge of space on Blue Origin's maiden
crewed voyage, scheduled on July 20. Recently, space-tourism rival Virgin Galactic successfully sent a
crew to the edge of space.
110. In which state, over 400 parrots are alleged to have died, due to chemical spray?
[A] Kerala
[B] Punjab
[C] Gujarat
[D] Haryana
Answer: Punjab
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the chief wildlife warden (CWW) of Punjab to look into
the allegation of death of 400 parrots in Faridkot. As per a plea by a social activist, nearly 400 parrots
died in the premises of the Faridkot deputy commissioner due to a chemical having been sprayed on
jamun trees. The district administration claimed that the parrots died due to a sand storm.
111. Which organisation issued new recommendations on human genome editing?
[A] CDC
[B] WHO
[C] UNICEF
[D] GAVI
Answer: WHO
World Health Organisation (WHO) released two new companion reports, for new recommendations on
human genome editing. It establishes human genome editing as a tool for public health with an
emphasis on safety, effectiveness and ethics. The benefits of human genome editing include faster and
accurate diagnosis, targeted treatments and prevention of genetic disorders.
112. Which company supplied the 10th anti-submarine warfare aircraft P-8I, to the Indian Navy?
[A] Boeing
[B] Air Bus
[C] Dassault Aviation
[D] Tesla
Answer: Boeing
The Indian Navy has received the 10th anti-submarine warfare aircraft P-8I from the US-based aerospace
company Boeing. The Defence Ministry had first signed a contract for eight P-8I aircraft in 2009. Later,
in 2016, it signed a contract for four additional P-8I aircraft. This is the second aircraft to be delivered
under the contract for four additional aircraft awarded in 2016. P-8I isdeployed during disaster relief and
humanitarian missions.
113. The 1st ever Draft “Global Biodiversity Framework” has been released by which entity?
[A] UN Convention on Biological Diversity Secretariat
[B] World Health Organization

[C] International Solar Alliance
[D] NITI Aayog
Answer: UN Convention on Biological Diversity Secretariat
The first ever Draft “Global Biodiversity Framework” has been released by the UN Convention on
Biological Diversity (CBD) Secretariat. This framework contains guidelines to be converted into world
wide actions to be performed by 2030, for conservation and protection of nature. The framework
includes 21 targets to be achieved by the year 2030.
114. Which Asian country has passed a bill criminalising torture and custodial deaths?
[A] India
[B] Sri Lanka
[C] Pakistan
[D] China
Answer: Pakistan
The Senate of Pakistan has recently passed a bill named “Torture and custodial death prevention and
punishment bill” which aims to criminalise torture and custodial deaths. The bill has been passed
unanimously by all members of the Senate. The bill contains a punishment with imprisonment for a
minimum of 3 years upto 10 years who commit the crime of torture or conspire to do so.
115. Which neighbouring country is the first to adopt India’s BHIM UPI payments system?
[A] Pakistan
[B] Bangladesh
[C] Bhutan
[D] Myanmar
Answer: Bhutan
Bhutan becomes the very 1st nation to adopt India’s UPI (Unified Payment Interface) standards for its
quick response (QR) code mechanism. It is also the second country and first neighbouring country to
accept India’s NPCI BHIM UPI at its merchant locations, after Singapore. BHIM Stands for Bharat
Interface for Money, which is India’s digital banking application based on UPI.
116. United Nations World Food Programme has partnered with which state, to improve the
Targeted Public Distribution System (TDPS)?
[A] Kerala
[B] Karnataka
[C] Punjab
[D] Rajasthan
Answer: Rajasthan
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has partnered with the state government of Rajasthan
to improve the Targeted Public Distribution System (TDPS) in the state. The partnership would make
extensive use of digitization to develop a performance dashboard for monitoring of the TDPS. This is
expected to provide a solution to enhance the efficiency of PDS in the state.
117. 'Lower Arun Hydropower project' is to be set up in which country?
[A] India
[B] Bhutan
[C] Sri Lanka
[D] Nepal
Answer: Nepal
India’s state-owned PSU Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam has signed an MoU with the Government of Nepal, to

establish 679-Megawatt Lower Arun Hydropower project in eastern Nepal. The cost of the project is
approximately $1.3 billion and is the single biggest foreign investment project of Nepal. This is the
second mega project being undertaken by India in Nepal.
118. Indian Railways' first 5-star hotel atop a railway track, has been built in which state?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Assam
Answer: Gujarat
The Western Railway Zone of the Indian Railways is set to get its 5-star hotel atop a railway track, on top
of a railway track in Gujarat's Gandhinagar. The hotel has been established with world class amenities
and luxury elements. The hotel has been set up in 7,400 square meters at a total project cost of Rs.790
crore.
119. As per the State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World report, how many people went
hungry in 2020?
[A] 112 million
[B] 222 million
[C] 553 million
[D] 811 million
Answer: 811 million
‘State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World’ is an annual flagship report jointly prepared by FAO,
IFAD, UNICEF, WFP and WHO. It aims to inform on progress towards ending hunger, achieving food
security and improving nutrition. As per the report, nearly one-tenth of the world population, up to 811
million people went hungry in 2020. World Hunger increased last year, after remaining virtually
unchanged for five years. It also projected that around 660 million people may still face hunger in 2030,
30 million more due to the pandemic. An estimated 149 million children were stunted, 45 million were
wasted and 39 million were overweight in 2020.
120. Which state government is set to buy 25,000 electric two-wheelers for its employees, in
association with CESL?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Kerala
Answer: Andhra Pradesh
The Andhra Pradesh government is set to buy 25,000 electric two-wheelers for its employees.
Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL), a newly established subsidiary of Energy Efficiency
Services Limited, has signed an agreement with the New and Renewable Energy Development
Corporation of Andhra Pradesh (NREDCAP) to supply the vehicles. The electric two-wheelers will be
provided on a monthly lease to the employees.
121. The Union Cabinet has approved MoU with which country, on cooperation regarding Coking
Coal?
[A] Russia
[B] Sweden
[C] Japan
[D] Australia

Answer: Russia
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) between the Ministry of Steel of the Republic of India and the Ministry of Energy of
the Russian Federation on cooperation regarding Coking Coal. Coking Coal is used for Steel making. The
MoU shall benefit the steel sector in India by reducing their input cost and cost of steel in domestic
market. The Cabinet also approves MoU between India and Denmark for cooperation in health and
medicine.
122. North Eastern Institute of Folk Medicine (NEIFM) is situated in which state?
[A] Assam
[B] Sikkim
[D] Meghalaya
Answer: Arunachal Pradesh
The Union Cabinet has given its approval for changing the name and mandate of North Eastern Institute
of Folk Medicine (NEIFM) as North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda & Folk Medicine Research (NEIAFMR).
The NEIFM is located in Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh. It was established for systemic research,
documentation of traditional folk medicine and medicinal practices of the region.
123. Which Union Minister has been appointed as the Leader of House in Rajya Sabha?
[A] Piyush Goyal
[B] Amit Shah
[C] Rajnath Singh
[D] Nirmala Sitharaman
Answer: Piyush Goyal
Union Minister Piyush Goyal was appointed as the Leader of the House in the Rajya Sabha, filling the
vacancy created by Thaawarchand Gehlot, who is now the Governor of Karnataka. Piyush Goyal, who is a
Rajya Sabha member from Maharashtra, is in charge of several Ministries including Commerce and
industry, Consumer affairs, food and public distribution, and Textiles. The Leader will play a key role in
ensuring the smooth functioning of the House and better coordination with all parties.
124. Who is the head of the Commission set up to examine the issue of Sub-categorization within
OBCs in the Central List?
[A] A K Sikri
[B] G Rohini
[C] Ranjan Gogoi
[D] S A Bobde
Answer: G Rohini
The Union Cabinet has approved the Eleventh Extension of the term of the Commission constituted
under Article 340 of the Constitution to examine the issue of Sub-categorization within Other Backward
Classes (OBCs) in the Central List by 6 months, up to 31st January 2022. The commission, which took
charge on October 11, 2017, is headed by retired Delhi High Court Chief Justice G Rohini.
125. “Monk Fruit” whose field trials have commenced in Himachal Pradesh, originally belongs to
which country?
[A] Nepal
[B] Thailand
[C] China
[D] Myanmar

Answer: China
The “Monk Fruit”, which is originally grown in China, is known for its property of “non-caloric natural
sweetener. The CSIR has commenced its field trials of growing the Monk Fruit in Himachal Pradesh at
the Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Kullu. The trials commenced three years after the
seeds were imported from China.
126. In which year was the OECD founded?
[A] 1940
[B] 1957
[C] 1961
[D] 1999
Answer: 1961
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is an intergovernmental
economic organization, founded in the year 1961 with its headquarter in Paris, France. As per the OECD
FAO Agricultural Outlook 2021-2030 released recently, the global pulse market would increase by 22
million tons by 2030 from the present level of 92 million tons. The report further states that the
projected increase would come mostly from Asian countries, especially India.
127. Which country has formally opened its embassy in Israel, after several decades of broken ties?
[A] UAE
[B] Egypt
[C] Russia
[D] Pakistan
Answer: UAE
The United Arab Emirates has formally opened its embassy in Israel recently, by inaugurating its
diplomatic offices in Tel Aviv. Israel and the UAE formally established diplomatic relations last year after
decades of broken ties. The two countries signed the U.S.-brokered normalization agreement. Israel has
also inaugurated its embassy in Abu Dhabi in June 2021.
128. The Government of Delhi is set to partner with which tech major for tracking bus locations on a
real time basis?
[A] Intel
[B] Amazon
[C] Microsoft
[D] Google
Answer: Google
The Government of Delhi has partnered with the tech major Google, to develop a system which would
allow real time tracking of bus locations in Delhi, using smartphones. Using the system, the commuters
would get an estimation of how long their trip is going to take, and if their bus is delayed.
129. “Green Deal: Fit for 55 plan” has been released by which entity?
[A] WHO
[B] UNESCO
[C] EU
[D] SCO
Answer: EU
European Commission, the executive branch of the European Union, has come out with “Green Deal: Fit
for 55” plan, which aims to reduce the dependence of Europe on fossil fuels and impose new national
limits on emissions. This also seeks to produce 40 per cent of the Europe’s energy from wind, wave and

solar sources by 2030.
130. The Union Government has directed all the states to withdraw the cases registered under which
act?
[A] Section 66A of the Information Technology Act
[B] Sec 4 of Banking Regulation Act
[C] Sec 21 of Transfer of Property Act
[D] Sec 44 of Indian Criminal Act
Answer: Section 66A of the Information Technology Act
The Union Government has directed all the states and UTs to immediately withdraw the cases registered
under the repealed Section 66A of the Information Technology Act. This order from the central
government has come days after the Supreme Court of India expressed its displeasure over continued
prosecution under Section 66A of the Information Technology Act, which was earlier struck down by the
apex court.
131. RBI has barred Master card to onboard new customers in India, due to noncompliance in?
[A] Capital Adequacy Requirement
[B] Data Localisation and storage
[C] Risk Management
[D] Basel 3 norms
Answer: Data Localisation and storage
The Reserve Bank of India has barred the financial services company Mastercard from onboarding new
customers in India. This move is made by the RBI on grounds of non compliance with the Data
localization and data storage in India. This restriction would not affect the existing customers of
Mastercard. The action has been initiated by RBI using the powers vested to it under Section 17 of the
Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007
132. Senari massacre of 1999, which was in the news recently, happened in which state?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Bihar
[C] Gujarat
[D] Odisha
Answer: Bihar
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear the appeal of Bihar government, against the acquittal of the
accused in the Senari massacre of 1999, by Patna High Court. In 1999, 34 men were allegedly forced out
of their homes in Senari village of Jehanabad district by cadres of the now defunct Maoist Communist
Centre (MCC), and they were said to be slaughtered in the village. The massacre was a sequel in the
prolonged caste war between the MCC and private armies of the villagers.
133. Which Indian state/UT approved the inclusion of Affordable Rental Housing Complexes (ARHC)
scheme in its Master Plan 2021?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] New Delhi
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Karnataka
Answer: New Delhi
The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) approved the inclusion of the Affordable Rental Housing
Complexes (ARHC) scheme in Master Plan 2021. This will facilitate budget rental housing for poor and
migrant workers living in urban areas in the Capital. ARHC scheme was given the Cabinet approval in

July 2020, with an aim to provide affordable rental housing for migrant workers.
134. Whitetail Clean Energy project, which was making news recently, is set to be established in
which country?
[A] USA
[B] UK
[C] New Zealand
[D] Canada
Answer: UK
UK's first net zero emissions power plant, also called as the Whitetail Clean Energy project, is set to be
established at Teesside. The project will use a process which combusts natural gas with oxygen instead
of air, and uses carbon dioxide in a fluid state, instead of steam, to drive turbines. The process is said to
eliminate all air emissions, including traditional pollutants and carbon dioxide, which will be captured
and stored under the North Sea.
135. Which Union Ministry designed and launched the ‘School Innovation Ambassador Training
Program’?
[A] Skill Development Ministry
[B] Education Ministry
[C] Women and Child Development Ministry
[D] Information and Broadcasting Ministry
Answer: Education Ministry
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan along with Tribal Affairs Minister Arjun Munda launched
the ‘School Innovation Ambassador Training Program’. The program is jointly designed by Innovation
Cell of Education Ministry and AICTE. It aims at training 50,000 school teachers on Innovation,
Entrepreneurship, IPR, Design Thinking, Product development, among others. The program has been
designed by Innovation Cell of Ministry of Education and AICTE.
136. Which Union Ministry implements the PRASHAD scheme, which was making news recently?
[A] Ministry of Tourism
[B] Ministry of Culture
[D] Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Answer: Ministry of Tourism
‘National Mission on Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive’ (PRASHAD)
was launched by the Ministry of Tourism in the year 2014-15. The scheme aims for integrated
development of selected pilgrimage and heritage destinations. Union Minister of State (IC) for Tourism
& Culture Prahlad Singh Patel inaugurated the “Tourist Facilitation Centre” facility constructed under the
project “Development of Guruvayur, Kerala” under PRASHAD Scheme. Prime Minister also inaugurated
PRASHAD projects in Varanasi (UP).
137. India has opposed the move by developed countries at World Trade Organisation (WTO), to
scrap subsidies in which sector?
[A] Fisheries
[B] Pulses
[C] Solar Energy
[D] Horticulture
Answer: Fisheries
India has recently opposed a move by developed countries at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) to

scrap subsidies for fishermen. India demanded a balance between current and future fishing needs of
developing countries as well as effective special and differential treatment (S&DT). India justifies its
opposition that it wants to subsidies for low-income, resource-poor fishermen while developed countries
see this as a distortion in global fish markets.
138. Which country has passed the ‘Uyghur Forced Labour Prevention Act’?
[A] Russia
[B] USA
[C] Australia
[D] Germany
Answer: USA
The US Senate has recently passed a legislation to ban the import of products from China's Xinjiang
region, as the US has been condemning China for genocide against Uyghurs and other Muslim groups.
Called as the Uyghur Forced Labour Prevention Act, it assumes goods manufactured in Xinjiang are
made with forced labour and therefore banned under the 1930 Tariff Act, unless otherwise certified by
US authorities. The current rule bans the import of goods if there is reasonable evidence of forced
labour.
139. Which social media platform discontinued its feature named 'Fleets'?
[A] Facebook
[B] Instagram
[C] Twitter
[D] WhatsApp
Answer: Twitter
Microblogging platform Twitter announced to shut down its Fleets feature from August 3. The reason for
discontinuing is its failure to attract more users. Twitter introduced the disappearing stories feature in
November last year, similar to Instagram. Unlike normal Tweets, Fleets disappear after 24 hours and do
not get Retweets, Likes, or public replies, and people can only react to the Fleets with Direct Messages.
140. Which country chaired the 7th BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers’ Meeting, held in July
2021?
[A] Brazil
[B] Russia
[C] India
[D] China
Answer: India
The Labour Ministers of five BRICS nations -Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa took part in the
BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers’ Declaration. India’s Union Minister for Labour and
Employment Bhupender Yadav chaired the 7th BRICS meeting. The five countries resolved to recover
with stronger national economies, inclusive labour markets and social protection systems. Russia
organized the 6th meeting of Labour and Employment Ministers in Moscow on October 9, 2020.
141. Which Indian institution has developed a heat-tolerant Covid vaccine?
[A] IIT Madras
[B] IISc Bengaluru
[C] NIV
[D] AIIMS
Answer: IISc Bengaluru
The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru, along with Mynvax has developed a heat-tolerant

COVID-19 vaccine formulation, which has been proven effective against all current SARS-CoV-2 variants
of concern, according to a study in animals. The formulation also protected hamsters from the virus and
remained stable at 37 degrees Celsius up to a month, and at 100 degrees Celsius for up to 90 minutes.
Covishield must be kept between 2-8 degrees Celsius while the Pfizer requires specialised cold storage
at (-)70 degrees Celsius.
142. Which Indian Institute of Technology has developed an affordable COVID-19 testing kit named
‘COVIHOME’?
[A] IIT Delhi
[B] IIT Guwahati
[C] IIT Hyderabad
[D] IIT Bombay
Answer: IIT Hyderabad
Scientists at the Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad (IITH) have developed COVIHOME, an
artificial intelligence-powered Covid-19 test kit for self-testing at home. As per the team, the kit can
produce Covid test results within 30 minutes at home, for both symptomatic and asymptomatic patients.
This Artificial Intelligence-powered kit is affordable and is also approved by ICMR.
143. Which country launched an online hub for the victims of ransomware attacks?
[A] China
[B] USA
[C] Russia
[D] Australia
Answer: USA
The U.S. government has recently unveiled an online hub for the victims of ransomware attacks,
www.StopRansomware.gov. This will help the companies and municipalities to find resources and get
assistance if they are targeted by cyber hackers. The government also announced it will pay a reward up
to $10 million to the person who can provide useful tips to track down cyber criminals who are backed
or directed by foreign governments.
144. Muhammad Yunus, who is a noble laurate, belongs to which country?
[A] India
[B] Pakistan
[C] Bangladesh
[D] Afghanistan
Answer: Bangladesh
Muhammad Yunus, the noble laurate from Bangladesh will receive the Olympic Laurel at the Tokyo
Games 2021. This was informed by the International Olympic Committee. (IOC). His pioneering work of
micro lending has led to much poverty reduction across the globe. As per the IOC Muhammad Yunus
would be honored for "his extensive work in sport for development".
145. “Saad Hariri” who has stepped down as the Prime Minister-designate, of which country?
[A] Iraq
[B] Lebanon
[C] Israel
[D] Palestine
Answer: Lebanon
The Prime Minister-designate of Lebanon Saad Hariri has stepped down from the post since he has
failed to form a responsible government in the country for the last 8 months. He resigned from the

position, after meeting the country’s President Michel Aoun. It is said that the PM refused to accept the
amendments proposed by President Michel Aoun on the latest cabinet lines proposed by the PM.
146. The NEERMAN Awards has been announced by which ministry?
[A] Ministry of Jal Shakti
[B] Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
[C] Ministry of Finance
[D] Ministry of Environment
Answer: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
The Union Minister of Power and New & Renewable Energy - Shri R.K. Singh has launched an initiative
named NEERMAN Awards, which stands for “National Energy Efficiency Roadmap for Movement
towards Affordable & Natural Habitat”. This initiative has been announced as a part of 'Azadi Ka Amrut
Mahotsav' and is aimed to encourage exceptionally efficient building designs that comply with BEE’s
Energy Conservation Building Codes.
147. As per Twitter, which country made the highest number of government requests for account
information for July-December 2020 period?
[A] Japan
[B] India
[C] China
[D] USA
Answer: India
As per Twitter, Indian Government made the largest number of requests for account information during
the July-December 2020 period. Also, it is reported that India is the second in terms of volume of legal
demands for content removal, after Japan. These details were shared by Twitter in its bi annual
transparency report.
148. “North-South Gas project” is a gas pipeline agreement between which of the two countries?
[A] India and Iran
[B] India and Russia
[C] Pakistan and Russia
[D] USA and Canada
Answer: Pakistan and Russia
Pakistan and Russia have signed an agreement for construction of a 1,100-km gas pipeline from Port
Qasim in Karachi to Lahore. This project is commonly named as North-South Gas project and is also
called the Pakstream Gas Pipeline Project. A special purpose vehicle has been formed between Pakistan
and Russia, with a shareholding of 74:26 per cent.
149. Which Union Ministry launched the ‘COVID Teeka Sang Surakshit Van, Dhan aur Uddyam’
programme?
[A] Ministry of Environment and Climate Change
[B] Ministry of Tribal Affairs
[D] Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Answer: Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Arjun Munda, Minister of Tribal Affairs, virtually launched the nationwide campaign “COVID Teeka Sang
Surakshit Van, Dhan aur Uddyam”. It aims to fast-track the pace of COVID vaccination among tribals, in
India. The campaign will focus on the 45,000 Van Dhan Vikas Kendras (VDVK) of the Tribal Co-operative
Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED). It will be implemented with the help of traditional

village headsmen, SHGs and ground level workers in villages.
150. What is the name of the operation launched by the Indian Navy to protect Indian vessels in the
Gulf region?
[A] Operation Vanilla
[B] Operation Sankalp
[C] Operation Purple
[D] Operation Crude
Answer: Operation Sankalp
Operation Sankalp was launched by the Indian Navy in June 2019, after there were explosions on board
two oil tanker ships in the Gulf of Oman. As per the official statement of the Indian Navy, the operation
has provided safe passage to an average of 16 Indian-flagged merchant vessels in the Gulf region every
day. The Indian Navy ship with an integral helicopter has been continuously deployed in the north-west
Arabian Sea, Gulf of Oman and Persian Gulf from June 2019.
151. What is the new nomenclature of the ‘Common High Court of UT of Jammu and Kashmir and UT
of Ladakh’?
[A] High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh
[B] Common High Court of UT of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh
[C] Special High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh
[D] High Court of Reorganised Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh
Answer: High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh
The long and cumbersome nomenclature ‘Common High Court of UT of Jammu and Kashmir and UT of
Ladakh’ has been changed to ‘High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh’. The order was notified by
the Department of Justice in the Law Ministry. President Ram Nath Kovind has signed the Jammu and
Kashmir Reorganisation (Removal of Difficulties) Order, 2021, which spelled out the original name.
152. Which institution launched ‘Expected loss-based ratings’ for credit rating agencies?
[A] RBI
[B] SEBI
[C] PFRDA
[D] IRDAI
Answer: SEBI
As per the recent framework introduced by SEBI, Credit rating agencies will now be required to provide
expected loss-based ratings for projects and instruments associated with the infrastructure sector. The
expected loss-based rating is divided into a scale of seven levels, spanning from lowest to highest
expected loss. Instruments rated ‘EL (Expected Loss) 1’ will be considered to have the lowest expected
loss compared to the life of the ‘EL 7’ rated instruments, which will indicate highest expected loss.
153. Ace Racing Driver Lewis Hamilton belongs to which country?
[A] Britain
[B] Australia
[C] Italy
[D] USA
Answer: Britain
British formula one champion Lewis Hamilton has won the British Grand Prix racing for the 8th time and
has set a record in this regard. He is presently racing for Mercedes. This victory is 99th in the list of wins
registered by Hamilton. His team mate Valtteri Bottas finished third in the event. During the event, Lewis
Hamilton collided with Max Verstappen in the first lap and received a 10 second penalty.

154. July 18 is the birth anniversary of which Nobel Prize winning leader?
[A] Aung San Suu Kyi
[B] Nelson Mandela
[C] Kofi Annan
[D] Yasser Arafat
Answer: Nelson Mandela
July 18 is celebrated as Nelson Mandela International Day marking his birth date. He is known and
remembered all over the world for his efforts to promote peace and reconciliation. He became the first
Black President of South Africa and was awarded the Noble Prize for Peace in the year 1993. The South
African anti-apartheid revolutionary served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999.
155. Which countries have agreed principally to form a quadrilateral (QUAD) tie with the USA?
[A] Australia – Japan – Italy
[B] Afghanistan - Pakistan – Uzbekistan
[C] India – Sri Lanka – China
[D] Myanmar – Bhutan – Nepal
Answer: Afghanistan - Pakistan – Uzbekistan
The United States of America, Afghanistan, Pakistan and Uzbekistan have in principle agreed to form a
quadrilateral tie (QUAD), to boost their diplomatic relationship among the countries. The tie is aimed to
establish a long-term peace in Afghanistan leading to financial and political stability. The parties have
proposed to expand the trade relationship among them.
156. What is the revised limit for FDI investment in pension fund management under the NPS, as of
July 2021?
[A] 100%
[B] 74%
[C] 49%
[D] 25%
Answer: 74%
The Government of India has hiked the foreign direct investment (FDI) limit in pension fund management
under the national pension system (NPS) from 49% to 74%. This move is expected to make more players
available in this sector. Presently the 4 out pension fund managers of NPS – HDFC Pension
Management, ICICI Prudential Pension Funds, Kotak Mahindra Pension Fund and Aditya Birla Sun Life
have significant foreign investments in them.
157. Indian Institute of Heritage has been proposed to be set up in which city?
[A] Varanasi
[B] Ahmedabad
[C] Noida
[D] Gandhi Nagar
Answer: Noida
The Union Government has decided to set up the Indian Institute of Heritage in Noida, as an umbrella
body under which all heritage institutes in the country will operate. The institute will offer masters and
PhD courses in history of arts, archaeology, manuscriptology among others. It will be a “deemed to be
university” institute formed by integrating the Institute of Archaeology, National Research Laboratory for
Conservation of Cultural Property, National Museum Institute of History of Conservation and Museology
(NMICHM) and the academic wing of Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts.
158. Government of India has signed loan agreement with which Bank to develop Green National

Highway Corridors (GNHCP)?
[A] IMF
[B] World Bank
[C] AIIB
[D] ADB
Answer: World Bank
Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Jairam Gadkari announced that the Government
had signed loan agreement with the World Bank to develop Green National Highway Corridors (GNHCP).
The project includes upgradation of about 781 km length of various National Highways passing through
the states of Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh. Out of total length of
781 km, work on 287.96 km with an outlay of Rs. 1664.44 cr. has been awarded. The project is
estimated to be completed by December, 2025.
159. What is the name of the online discovery platform for the most promising start-ups of the
country?
[A] Start-up India Showcase
[B] Startup India Discovery
[C] Start-up India Finder
[D] Start-up India Lens
Answer: Start-up India Showcase
Startup India Showcase is an online discovery platform for the most promising startups of the country.
As per a recent data from the Union Commerce Ministry, as many as 104 startups from different sectors
have been registered on the Startup India Showcase platform. In the platform, the promising start-ups,
chosen through various programmes, are exhibited in the form of virtual profiles.
160. What is the name of the fish, that has been caught in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand for
the first time in three decades?
[A] Mrigal Carp
[B] Hilsa
[C] Silver Pomfret
[D] Mystus
Answer: Hilsa
Hilsa, the pricey fish has been caught in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand for the first time in three
decades. The fish lives in the seas but spawns in the rivers. This has been witnessed after the gates and
fish locks of Farakka barrage were changed to allow the upstream migration of the fish. Hilsa or ilish,
has been the favourite gift to Indian leaders from the Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. It
depleted after the Farakka barrage was constructed in the Murshidabad district of West Bengal and nets
were put on the Bangladesh side.
161. NEA Scout, is the new Spacecraft of which space agency?
[A] ISRO
[B] NASA
[C] ESA
[D] Rocosmos
Answer: NASA
NASA recently announced that its new spacecraft, named NEA Scout (Near-Earth Asteroid Scout) has
completed all required tests and has been safely tucked inside the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket.
NEA Scout is one of several payloads that will ride on Artemis I, which is expected to be launched in

November. Artemis I will be an uncrewed test-flight of the Orion spacecraft and SLS rocket. Under the
Artemis programme, NASA has aimed to land the first woman on the Moon in 2024.
162. ‘Kraaling’ is a process used in training/ taming which animal?
[A] Elephant
[B] Camel
[C] Giraffe
[D] Gorilla
Answer: Elephant
The Tamil Nadu Forest Department is to develop a standard operating procedure for the capture and
release of wild elephants based on science and best practices. As per the state officials, the process of
kraaling and training an adult into captivity could be generally tortuous and scientifically not well-
established. Kraaling involves capture of the animals by closing them in a stockade (kraal). The Asian
elephant species in Tamil Nadu is declining to an alarming level, and so they propose the wild elephants
should be sent back to the breeding population.
163. To which field, Project 75 “I” is related to?
[A] Submarine construction
[B] 75th Independence Day celebration
[C] ISRO’s manned mission to space
[D] Finance Ministry’s recapitalization scheme
Answer: Submarine construction
The Project 75I is the Defence Ministry’s ambitious project to design and construct submarines for
Indian Navy, indigenously. Recently, the Defence Ministry has issued a tender amounting Rs.50,000 crore
for building six conventional submarines under the project 75I and the tenders have been issued to
Mazagon Dockyards Limited and Larsen and Toubro.
164. Marine Aids to Navigation Bill seeks to repeal which of the following legislations?
[A] Marine Act 1900
[B] Lighthouse Act 1927
[C] Ships Act 1936
[D] Navigation Act 1940
Answer: Lighthouse Act 1927
The Marine Aids to Navigation Bill has been recently introduced in the upper house of the parliament by
the Union Minister of Ports Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal. The bill seeks to repeal the
colonial era legislation of the Lighthouse Act of 1927 and is aimed to strengthen the marine aids for
navigation across the country.
165. With US$ 608.99 billion worth of Forex Reserves, what is India’s rank as largest forex reserves
holder?
[A] 2
[B] 5
[C] 7
[D] 10
Answer: 5
As on June 25, 2021, India’s forex reserves stood at US$ 608.99 billion, making India the fifth largest
foreign exchange reserves holder in the world. China, Japan, Switzerland and Russia are ahead of India
in the list of largest forex reserves holdings. India’s forex reserves comprise of Foreign Currency Assets,
Gold, Special Drawing Rights and Reserve Tranche Position (RTP) in IMF.

166. Pedro Castillo has been elected as the new President of which country?
[A] Brazil
[B] Peru
[C] Sweden
[D] Denmark
Answer: Peru
Rural teacher-turned-politician Pedro Castillo became the winner of Peru’s presidential election. He is
said to be the first peasant to become the President of the country, He defeated right-wing politician
Keiko Fujimori, who was backed by traditional elites, by just 44,000 votes. Peru is the world’s second-
largest copper producer and its economy is devastated by the coronavirus pandemic, increasing the
poverty level to almost one-third of the population.
167. Which country recently reported its first known human death of the rare 'Monkey B virus'?
[A] USA
[B] China
[C] South Korea
[D] Singapore
Answer: China
A 53-year-old veterinarian in China is the first known human case of an extremely rare viral infection
known to infect monkeys, called monkey B virus. The virus most commonly infects macaque monkeys,
and it is rarely seen in humans. There have been just 50 human cases of the virus reported since it was
discovered in 1932, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Monkey B
virus belongs to a family of viruses called herpesviruses while Monkeypox virus belongs to a family of
viruses called orthopoxviruses
168. Who has been appointed as the Deputy leader of the House in the Rajya Sabha?
[A] Smriti Irani
[B] Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi
[C] Amit Shah
[D] Rajnath Singh
Answer: Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi
Union Minister for Minority affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi has been appointed as the deputy leader of the
House in the Rajya Sabha. Naqvi takes over from Piyush Goyal who has been elevated as the leader of
the house in the Upper House. Naqvi is a former minister of state for parliamentary affairs minister, and
is well versed in Parliamentary affairs. Former leader of the House in the Rajya Sabha, Thawarchand
Gehlot has been named as Governor of Karnataka.
169. FIDE is the international federation of which sports/game?
[A] Football
[B] Chess
[C] Basketball
[D] Hockey
Answer: Chess
Federation Internationale des Echecs (FIDE) is the World Chess Federation, headquartered at Lausanne,
Switzerland. It was founded on July 20, 1924 and has as many as 195 member countries. To
commemorate the formation of FIDE, World Chess Day is celebrated on July 20, every year since 1966.
The day encourages more people to play and enjoy the game of chess. Chess originated in India, moved
to Persia and spread across the Southern Europe.

170. What is ‘AMLEX’, recently developed by the Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar?
[A] Covid-19 Test Kit
[B] Oxygen Rationing Device
[C] PPE Kit
[D] Oral Vaccine
Answer: Oxygen Rationing Device
The Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar has developed a first-of-its-kind Oxygen Rationing Device,
named AMLEX. The device will help to supply a required volume of oxygen to the patients while inhaling
and trips when the patient is exhaling Carbon dioxide. This process would help to save oxygen which
gets unnecessarily wasted usually. The device can be operated on both battery as well as line supply.
171. Liverpool, which was removed from UNESCO World Heritage sites, is located in which country?
[A] USA
[B] UK
[C] Denmark
[D] Russia
Answer: UK
UNESCO has removed the Liverpool city of the United Kingdom from its World Heritage status. This
decision was taken after the UN Committee found some developments threatening the value of the city's
waterfront. UNESCO had announced that the developments, including the proposed Everton FC stadium,
had resulted in serious deterioration of the historic site. Liverpool is only the third site to lose its World
Heritage status since the list began in 1978, the others being Oman's Arabian Oryx Sanctuary in 2007
and the Dresden Elbe Valley in Germany in 2009.
172. India has obtained a commercial offer for delivery of 21 MiG-29 fighters from which country?
[A] USA
[B] Japan
[C] Russia
[D] Israel
Answer: Russia
Russia has delivered the commercial offer for delivery of 21 MiG-29 fighters to India, which would be
commissioned to the Indian Air Force. The decision to procure 21 MiG-29 fighters from Russia was
made by India's council for defense purchases in the year 2020. Presently, Indian Airforce has three
squadrons of the MiG-29s, which are operational.
173. Who owns the private space agency ‘Blue Origin’?
[A] Jeff Bezos
[B] Elon Musk
[C] Mark Zuckerberg
[D] Tim Cook
Answer: Jeff Bezos
Jeff Bezos – the founder of Amazon owns the privately funded space agency Blue Origin. The agency’s
spaceship named “New Shepard” has made a successful trip to space and back to earth, with Jeff Bezos
and three others on board. The booster rocket touched down seven minutes after lift-off and the capsule
containing the astronauts landed back to earth after 10 minutes after lift-off.
174. “Faster, Higher, Stronger – Together” is the updated motto of which of the following events?
[A] BRICS Summit
[B] G 20 Summit

[C] Olympics 2021
[D] Monsoon session of Indian Parliament
Answer: Olympics 2021
The official motto of the Olympic games 2021 has bene updated from "Faster, Higher, Stronger" to
"Faster, Higher, Stronger - Together". This was done to reflect the solidarity towards COVID 19
pandemic. The Latin version of the new motto is "Citius, Altius, Fortius, Communiter." "Faster, Higher,
Stronger" had been the motto of the Olympics since 1894.
175. Which PSU is set to build the first 'Green Hydrogen' plant at Mathura?
[A] NTPC
[B] IOCL
[C] BPCL
[D] HPCL
Answer: IOCL
State owned PSU – Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) would build the country’s first 'green hydrogen'
plant at its Mathura refinery. This is a part of the company’s plan to produce cleaner forms of energy.
Mathura has been selected by virtue of its proximity to TTZ (Taj Trapezium Zone).
176. Which is the first High Court in India, to begin live-streaming of court proceedings?
[A] Madras High Court
[B] Gujarat High Court
[C] Mumbai High Court
[D] Delhi High Court
Answer: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court has become the first high court to begin live-streaming of court proceedings.
Chief Justice of India NV Ramana launched the first live broadcast of the court functioning. The Chief
Justice also announced that the Supreme Court will start the live broadcast soon. This is seen as a step
towards ensuring transparency and openness in the Indian judiciary. He also released the Gujarat High
Court (Live Streaming of Court Proceedings) Rules, 2021.
177. Which space agency is building a telescope named ‘SuperBIT’?
[A] ISRO
[B] NASA
[C] ESA
[D] Rocosmos
Answer: NASA
NASA and the Canadian space agency are building a telescope named the Superpressure Balloon-borne
Imaging Telescope or SuperBIT. It is said to be the successor to the Hubble telescope. As per recent
media reports, a stadium-sized helium balloon is going to be used to lift up the telescope, which is to be
sent to the upper levels of the earth’s atmosphere. It has been designed by the University of Toronto,
Princeton University and Durham University in England together, in conjunction with NASA and the
Canadian Space Agency.
178. A finger-sized fossil of a ’Microsaur’ from 308 million years ago has been unearthed in which
country?
[A] USA
[B] Greece
[C] Poland
[D] Russia

Answer: USA
A finger-sized fossil of a ’Microsaur’ from 308 million years ago has been unearthed in the United States.
The research finds a new species called a microsaur, which were small, lizard-like animals that roamed
the Earth before proper dinosaurs made their appearance. The study gives more data on the evolution of
different animal groups, including amphibians and reptiles.
179. Taipei is the capital of which country?
[A] Taiwan
[B] Zimbabwe
[C] Saudi Arabia
[D] Thailand
Answer: Taiwan
Taipei is the capital city of Taiwan and has New Taiwan dollar as its official currency. The Government
of Taiwan has proposed to establish its first office in Lithuania, a European Nation, using its own name
“Taiwan”. All the other diplomatic outposts are operational under the name “Taipei”. This move is set to
have angered China and has been welcomed by the USA.
180. Which educational institution has organised the World Universities Summit 2021?
[A] IIT Mumbai
[B] IIM Ahmedabad
[C] O.P. Jindal Global University
[D] SRM University
Answer: O.P. Jindal Global University
The O.P. Jindal Global University has organized the World Universities Summit 2021 (WUS 21), titled
“Universities of the Future: Building Institutional Resilience, Social Responsibility and Community
Impact’ today”. The event was inaugurated by the Vice-President of India M. Venkaiah Naidu. This
summit has brought academicians and technical experts of more than 25 Countries onto a common
platform.
181. Which Indian has been appointed as the member of UN tax committee?
[A] Urjit Patel
[B] Rasmi Ranjan Das
[C] Raghuram Rajan
[D] Atanu Chakrobarty
Answer: Rasmi Ranjan Das
Rasmi Ranjan Das, a Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Finance, has been appointed as member of the UN
tax committee for the 2021 to 2025 term A group of 25 tax experts from around the world are appointed
as members of the UN tax committee, formally known as the UN Committee of Experts on International
Cooperation in Tax Matters. It aims to guide the efforts of countries to adopt stronger tax policies.
182. What is the range of inland waterways, that are operational in India?
[A] 1000 km
[B] 2000 km
[C] 4000 km
[D] 6000 km
Answer: 4000 km
Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal introduced the Inland Vessels Bill, 2021 in
the Lok Sabha. It seeks to provide safety of navigation, protection of life and cargo and prevention of
pollution that may be caused. It also seeks to bring in transparency in administration of inland water
transportation, strengthen procedures governing inland vessels. inland waterways of 4000 km are
operational in India.
183. Which Indian state/UT recorded India's first case of H5N1 among humans?
[A] Bihar
[B] Haryana
[C] Gujarat
[D] Assam
Answer: Haryana
A 11-year-old boy from Haryana died at Delhi's All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), after he
was infected with the H5N1 virus. The virus is also called 'Avian influenza' or 'bird flu'. This is believed to
be the first case of H5N1 among humans in India, and the first bird flu death this year. According to the
World Health Organization, 'avian influenza', or 'bird flu', is a type of influenza virus that causes a highly
infectious, severe respiratory disease in birds.
184. Jezero is a Crater located in which planet?
[A] Mercury
[B] Venus
[C] Mars
[D] Jupiter
Answer: Mars
Jezero is a crater on Mars in the Syrtis Major quadrangle, with a diameter of about 49 km. NASA is
making final preparations for its Perseverance Mars rover to collect its first-ever sample of Martian rock.
It also has future planned missions to transport the sample to the Earth. The six-wheeled rover is
searching for a target in a part of Jezero Crater called the "Cratered Floor Fractured Rough." This
mission is expected to begin within the next two weeks. Perseverance landed in Jezero Crater on
February 18, this year.
185. World’s first 3D-printed steel bridge was recently unveiled in which city?
[A] Amsterdam
[B] Rome
[C] Paris
[D] Rio De Janeiro
Answer: Amsterdam
World’s first 3D-printed steel bridge was opened to the public in Amsterdam recently. It was developed
by MX3D, a Dutch robotics company, in collaboration with a team of experts. The bridge was unveiled by
Her Majesty Queen Máxima of the Netherlands. The bridge was developed for four years and was
installed over one of the oldest canals in Amsterdam’s city centre – the Oudezijds Achterburgwal. This
bridge represents a major milestone for 3D-printing technology.
186. The AERAI (Amendment) Bill 2021 increased the threshold of annual passenger traffic in a
major airport to?
[A] 20 lakh
[B] 25 lakh
[C] 35 lakh
[D] 50 lakh
Answer: 35 lakh
A Parliamentary Standing Committee has approved the The Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of
India (Amendment) Bill, 2021, without any changes. The Bill amends the term ‘major airport’ to include

group of airports. It also increased the threshold of annual passenger traffic in a major airport to 35
lakh. Previously, an airport with annual traffic more than 15 lakh were called as major airports. AERA will
regulate tariff and other charges for aeronautical services for major airports and also a group of
airports.
187. How many ordnance factories are operational across India?
[A] 11
[B] 41
[C] 91
[D] 181
Answer: 41
Essential Defence Services Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha recently. The Bill empowers the
government to declare services mentioned in it as essential defence services. The Essential Defence
Services Bill is aimed at preventing the staff of the government-owned ordnance factories from going on
a strike. Around 70,000 people are working at 41 ordnance factories located around the country.
188. Which country has reported cases infected by a highly contagious group of ‘Norovirus’?
[A] China
[B] UK
[C] Russia
[D] Italy
Answer: UK
Around 154 cases of norovirus cases have been reported in England. It is a highly contagious group of
the virus. As per the Central for Disease Control and Prevention, common symptoms of norovirus
include diarrhoea, vomiting, nausea and stomach pain. It is also called the winter vomiting bug. Though
the people infected with norovirus can shed billions of virus particles, only a few of them can make
people sick.
189. Tannu and Priya, who on world championships recently, are associated with which sports?
[A] Weightlifting
[B] Wrestling
[C] Archery
[D] Track and Field Events
Answer: Wrestling
Young Indian wrestler Tannu clinched the 43kg title without conceding a single point, in the 2021 Cadet
World Championships, held at Hungary, Budapest. Other two Indians Aman Gulia (48kg) and Sagar
Jaglan (80kg) took titles in men’s freestyle competition. Wrestler Priya won the 73kg title with a 5-0 win.
India finished on top with 147 points, ahead of USA (143) and Russia (140).
190. Sela Tunnel, which was in the news recently, is located in which state/UT?
[A] Sikkim
[B] Arunachal Pradesh
[C] Jammu & Kashmir
[D] Uttarakhand
Border Roads Organisation (BRO) Director General virtually conducted the last blast of escape tube of
the Sela Tunnel in Arunachal Pradesh, which is under-construction. This blast will enable its faster
completion, as per the Defence Ministry notification. The tunnel is being constructed to provide all-
weather connectivity to Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh through the Balipara-Charduar-Tawang Road.
191. How many virology research and diagnostic labs are proposed to be set up by the Union
Government, during 2021-22 to 2025-26?
[A] 12
[B] 42
[C] 82
[D] 142
Answer: 42
The Government of India has proposed to establish 42 virology research and diagnostic laboratories
across the country, at a total cost of Rs324 crore. These would be established during the 15th Finance
Commission period of 2021-22 to 2025-26. These would be established through a scheme under the
Department of Health Research (DHR), Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).
192. The JV of which Indian Company with Boeing has announced the delivery of 100th Apache
helicopter?
[A] BMEL
[B] HAL
[C] TATA
[D] DRDO
Answer: TATA
The Joint Venture between Tata and Boeing – Tata Boeing Aerospace Limited (TBAL) has announced
the delivery of 100th Apache Helicopter. TABL fabricates the fuselage of the helicopter at its
manufacturing facility in Hyderabad, which is then delivered to Boeing’s facility in the USA for further
assembly. The JV was established as an equity partnership in the year 2015.
193. Which Indian became the third Indian to win Tennis singles match at Olympic?
[A] Somdev Devvarman
[B] Sumit Nagal
[C] Yuki Bhambri
[D] Rohan Bopanna
Answer: Sumit Nagal
Sumit Nagal became only the third Indian to win a men's singles match at an Olympics edition and the
first in 25 years, when he defeated Denis Istomin in the first match at Tokyo Games. Zeeshan Ali was the
first Indian to win a singles match at the 1988 Seoul Games when he beat Victo Caballero from
Paraguay. After that, Leander Paes won the men's singles bronze at the 1996 Atlanta Games, beating
Brazil's Fernando Meligeni.
194. Which is the major component of India’s foreign exchange reserves?
[A] Gold
[B] Foreign Currency assets
[C] SDR with IMF
[D] Reserve Position with IMF
Answer: Foreign Currency assets
As per the RBI data, India’s foreign exchange reserves rose by USD 835 million to touch a record high of
USD 612.73 billion in the week ended July 16, 2021. The foreign currency assets (FCA) is the major
component of the overall reserves. It rose by USD 463 million to USD 568.748 billion in the week. Gold
reserves were up by USD 377 million and the special drawing rights (SDRs) with the International
Monetary Fund (IMF) were up by USD 1 million. With this, India became the fourth largest Forex holder.
195. Christmas Island, which was making news recently, belongs to which country?

[A] USA
[B] Australia
[C] Russia
[D] Japan
Answer: Australia
The remains of a collapsed underwater volcano, resembling "Eye of Sauron" from the fantasy series "The
Lord of the Rings," have been discovered in the Indian Ocean. Two other seafloor structures named after
places in Tolkien's Middle-earth were also identified. The eye is actually an oval-shaped depression
measuring 6.2 kilometers long by 4.8 km wide. Called as a ‘Caldera’, this giant structure is left over from
the ancient collapse of a deep-sea volcano. It is located 280 km southeast of Christmas Island, an
Australian external territory, at a depth of 10,170 feet.
196. Satish Kalsekar, who recently passed away, is a renowned poet in which language?
[A] Hindi
[B] Urdu
[C] Marathi
[D] Gujarati
Answer: Marathi
Renowned Marathi poet Satish Kalsekar recently passed away in Maharashtra at the age of 78. Satish
Kalsekar was awarded with Sahitya Akademi Award in the year 2014 for his collection of essays
‘Vachanaryachi Rojanishee’. He had written several popular collections of poems. He worked in several
forms of literature and contributed in the various fields including poetry, translation, prose writing and
editing.
197. Which country is set to create its own social media platform called ‘Jogajog’?
[A] Sri Lanka
[B] India
[C] Bangladesh
[D] Nepal
Answer: Bangladesh
Bangladesh is set to create its own social media platform called ‘Jogajog’ as an alternative to Facebook,
as per the country’s Ministry for Information and Communication Technology. It is also set to create an
app called ‘Alapon’ for WhatsApp. Through this Jogajog app, the entrepreneurs of the country will be
able to create their own online marketplace. The ministry successfully created ‘Boithok’ app as an
alternative to Zoom online and ‘Surokkha App’ for vaccine registration.
198. ARMEX-21, is a Skiing Expedition conducted by which country?
[A] India
[B] China
[C] Japan
[D] Nepal
Answer: India
Indian Army Skiing Expedition, ARMEX-21, was recently flagged in by the Union Defence Minister Rajnath
Singh. The expedition was conducted in the mountain ranges of the Himalayas with an aim to promote
adventure activities in the country. It commenced at the Karakoram Pass in Ladakh on 10th March and
ended on 6th of July at Malari in Uttarakhand. The team covered 1,660 kms in 119 days and travelled
through several passes of 5,000-6,500m, glaciers, valleys and rivers.
199. Which country has authorized $100 million Emergency Funds to meet refugee needs in

Afghanistan?
[A] China
[B] Russia
[C] USA
[D] UK
Answer: USA
U.S. President Joe Biden authorized up to $100 million from an emergency fund to meet the emergency
refugee needs caused from the situation in Afghanistan, including for Afghan special immigration visa
applicants. The funds will support those applying to the Special Immigrant Visas programme. Under the
programme as many as 20,000 Afghans who worked for the US and now fear retribution from the Taliban
have applied.
200. As per RBI’s recent amendments, what is the maximum sanctioned amount of loan to other
banks’ directors without board approval?
[A] Rs 20 lakh
[B] Rs 50 lakh
[C] Rs 2 crore
[D] Rs 5 crore
Answer: Rs 5 crore
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has modified rules for extending loans to directors of other banks and
relatives of directors. As per the amendments, banks can extend personal loans up to ₹5 crore to
directors of other banks and directors' relatives other than spouses without board approval. The earlier
limit for such loans was ₹25 lakh. The regulations apply to directors, including the CMD of other banks,
any firm in which they are interested as a partner or guarantor, or any company in which they hold
interest.
201. Which Indian hydrographer won the Alexander Dalrymple award given by the British
Government?
[A] Vinay Badhwar
[B] Karambir Singh
[C] R. Hari Kumar
[D] Anil Kumar Chawla
Answer: Vinay Badhwar
India’s chief hydrographer Vice Admiral Vinay Badhwar received the Alexander Dalrymple award by the
British government, in recognition of his works in areas of hydrography and nautical cartography. The
award has been named after the first hydrographer of the British Admiralty and was instituted in 2006.
Vice Admiral Badhwar was conferred with the award in 2019 but the award ceremony was held recently,
due to the pandemic.
202. Which Indian organisation has rolled out a customised space-themed merchandise programme?
[A] DRDO
[B] ISRO
[C] HAL
[D] BEL
Answer: ISRO
The Indian Space Research Organisation launched a customised space-themed merchandise
programme. Recently eight companies have registered for partnership with ISRO, to undertake this
programme. Interested persons will be able to purchase authorised products related to ISROs missions

and work, such as scale models, T-shirts, space-themed educational games, science toys, among others.
This brand promotion exercise will create awareness and interest among students, children and public,
in space science and technology.
203. The first ever World Drowning Prevention Day (WDPD) is observed on which date, in 2021?
[A] July 21
[B] July 25
[C] July 28
[D] July 31
Answer: July 25
The first ever World Drowning Prevention Day (WDPD) is observed 25 July 2021, co-ordinated by the
World Health Organisation (WHO). The United Nations (UN) General Assembly adopted the resolution on
global drowning prevention on 28 April 2021. An estimated 236,000 people drown every year, and
drowning is among the ten leading causes of death for children aged 5-14 years.
204. “Azad Ki Shaurya Gatha” exhibition, which was inaugurated recently, is based on the life of
which freedom fighter?
[A] Chandrasekhar Azad
[B] Bhagat Singh
[C] Subhash Chandra Bose
[D] Rani of Jhansi
Answer: Chandrasekhar Azad
Union Minister of State for Culture and Parliamentary Affairs Arjun Ram Meghwal recently inaugurated
the exhibition “Azad Ki Shaurya Gatha” based on the life of the martyr ‘Chandrasekhar Azad’. The
exhibition was inaugurated at Indira Gandhi National Center for the Arts (IGNCA), New Delhi. This is a
part of “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav”, to celebrate 75 years of our country’s freedom. A series of programs
are being organised by Ministry of Culture for celebrating “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav”.
205. A Kerala Vet Doctor has recently received patent for inventing biodiesel from which product?
[A] Glass
[B] Cotton
[C] Chicken waste
[D] Fish waste
Answer: Chicken waste
John Abraham, a veterinary-doctor-turned-inventor, has received the patents for inventing biodiesel from
slaughtered chicken waste. The biodiesel offers mileage of over 38 km per litre at around 40 per cent of
the current price of diesel. It is also expected to lower the air pollution by half. The Indian Patent Office
granted the patent for inventing 'biodiesel produced from rendered chicken oil'.
206. Which Indian state/UT people consumed the highest quantity of fish in 2019-20?
[A] Kerala
[B] Gujarat
[C] Lakshadweep
[D] Chhattisgarh
Answer: Lakshadweep
As per a recent data produced in the Lok Sabha on fish consumption in India, people from Lakshadweep
ate 105.6 kg fish per person in 2019-20. They eat 300 gm of fish every day, while the people of Haryana
need a year to consume as much. The national average was at around 6.46 kg a year. Andaman and
Nicobar Islands came second with an annual per capita fish consumption of 59 kg. Tripura was at third

position with 25.45 kg. During 2019-20, the quantity of fish caught in the country was 141.64 lakh tonne,
30% of which is produced from Andhra Pradesh.
207. 13-year-old Momiji Nishiya, who recently won gold medal in the Tokyo Olympics, plays which
sports?
[A] Gymnastics
[B] Skateboard
[C] Swimming
[D] Shooting
Answer: Skateboard
Skateboarding player, 13-year-old Momiji Nishiya became the youngest gold medallist from Japan as
she won the women’s street skateboarding event of the 2020 Olympics. Another Japanese player Yuto
Horigome had won the first ever men’s gold in the sport recently. Nishiya dominated Aori Nishimura, the
reigning world champion, in the final. 13-year-old Brazilian Rayssa Leal was second and Japan's Funa
Nakayama bagged the bronze.
208. Which state/UT has launched 'MyGov-Meri Sarkar' portal, to receive feedback from public on
government schemes?
[A] Bihar
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Odisha
[D] Jharkhand
Answer: Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched the 'MyGov-Meri Sarkar' portal, through which, the
government will receive feedback from the people. The portal would also inform the people about
various schemes of the government. The portal would help the people of the state to communicate their
views, suggestions and feedback to the government, leading to public participation and good
governance.
209. I-STEM project, which was extended recently, is associated with which field?
[A] Research & Development
[B] Sports
[C] Bio-Technology
[D] Automobile
Answer: Research & Development
The Indian Science Technology and Engineering facilities Map (I-STEM) is the national web portal for
sharing Research & Development facilities. It was formally launched in January 2020, as an initiative of
Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Govt. of India (PSA, GOI) under the aegis of Prime
Minister Science, Technology and Innovation Advisory Council (PM-STIAC) mission. The I-STEM project
has been recently given extension for five years, until 2026. It has also added new features in its second
phase.
210. Ramappa Temple, which has been conferred with the UNESCO ‘World Heritage Site’ tag, is
situated in which state?
[A] Kerala
[B] Karnataka
[C] Telangana
[D] Maharashtra
Answer: Telangana

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has recently conferred
the ‘World Heritage Site’ status to the 13th-century Ramappa which is situated in Palampet, Telangana.
This temple is said to be built in the year 1213 by Recharla Rudra of Kakatiya Dynasty. At the world
heritage committee, a consensus of 17 countries supported this move.
211. Which country has been hit by a land fall caused by Typhoon In-Fa?
[A] Japan
[B] China
[C] South Korea
[D] Indonesia
Answer: China
China’s east Zhejiang province has been worst affected by the Typhoon In-Fa which has made its
landfall here recently. The land fall associated rains have triggered large scale floods in the region,
which has led to several deaths. This is the 6th typhoon in this region during 2021. Recently, China has
also been affected with torrential rains that have affected about three million people, which was never
witnessed in the last 1000 years.
212. China recently banned which segment of institutions from making profits, raising capital or
going public?
[A] Health Care
[B] Education
[C] Transport
[D] Power Utilities
Answer: Education
The Government of China has announced a set of reforms for private education companies, under which
they are banned from making profits, raising capital, or going public. They are also prohibited from
offering tutoring related to the school syllabus on weekends and during vacations. The new reforms
further prohibit these educational institutions from giving online or academic classes to children under
the age of six.
213. Which Indian Naval Ship participated in the 325th Navy Day celebrations of the Russian Navy?
[A] INS Tabar
[B] INS Trishul
[C] INS Talwar
[D] INS Trikhand
Answer: INS Tabar
Indian Naval Ship Tabar arrived at St Petersburg to participate in the 325th Navy Day celebrations of the
Russian Navy. INS Tabar is a Talwar-class stealth frigate and is a part of the Indian Navy's Western
Fleet, based at Mumbai under the Western Naval Command. During the stay at St Petersburg, the crew of
Tabar will participate in various bilateral interactions with the Russian Navy.
214. When is the ‘International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem’ observed
annually?
[A] July 23
[B] July 26
[C] July 29
[D] July 31
Answer: July 26
The International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem, was adopted by the General

Conference of UNESCO in 2015. UNESCO celebrates International Day for the Conservation of the
Mangrove Ecosystem on July 26 annually. It aims to raise awareness about mangrove ecosystems and
to promote their sustainable management and conservation. According to UNESCO, mangroves are
disappearing at a rate that is three to five times faster than overall losses of global forest cover. The
main reasons are infrastructure development, urbanisation and agricultural land conversion.
215. Silat Road Gurudwara, which was seen in the news recently, is located in which country?
[A] India
[B] Afghanistan
[C] Singapore
[D] Nepal
Answer: Singapore
Singapore's Prime minister Lee Hsien Loong has recently inaugurated a renovated historic Gurudwara,
named ‘Silat Road Gurudwara’. This was featured in this month's "Mann ki Baat" programme of the
Indian PM Narendra Modi. The Silat Road Gurudwara was built in 1924 in Singapore and is the oldest
gurudwara in the country. This Gurudwara is dedicated to Bhai Maharaj Singh, who fought against the
British in India and is one of the historic sites of the country.
216. Which is the parent company of Google?
[A] Microsoft
[B] Oracle
[C] Alphabet
[D] Intel
Answer: Alphabet
Google’s parent company – Alphabet has stated that it would soon launch its new robotics software and
artificial intelligence project named Intrinsic. This arm would develop software tools for design of
industrial robots, which can be programmed to make everything from solar panels to cars. This
technology is being developed at the Google’s research unit X for the last 5 years.
217. What is the name of the process, where a business sells its invoices to a third party, at a
discount?
[A] Factoring
[B] Crowd Funding
[C] Venture Capital Fund
[D] Working Capital
Answer: Factoring
Factoring is a financial transaction and a type of debtor finance in which a business sells its accounts
receivable (invoices) to a third party (called a factor) at a discount. The Lok Sabha recently passed the
Factoring Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 202. The bill seeks to permit non-banking finance companies
(NBFC) other than those whose principal business is factoring, to discount invoices on TReDS platform.
This helps MSMEs to tackle the problem of delayed payments.
218. The Ministry of Science and Technology is to set up North-East’s first Centre of Excellence in
which state?
[A] Assam
[B] Sikkim
[D] Meghalaya

The Ministry of Science and Technology is setting up a first-of-its-kind Centre of Excellence in the
Northeast, at Kimin in Papum Pare district of Arunachal Pradesh. The project to establish the Centre for
Bio-Resources and Sustainable Development as a Centre of Excellence was sanctioned by the
Department of Biotechnology. The construction of the new building and other infrastructure has been
completed at a cost of nearly Rs 50 crore.
219. What is the name of the digital ecosystem of agriculture, being created by the Ministry of
Agriculture?
[A] Agristack
[B] Agro India
[C] Atmanirbhar Agri
[D] Kisanstack
Answer: Agristack
The Agriculture Ministry has commenced the project of creating 'Agristack', which is a digital ecosystem
of agriculture in the country. It aims to help the government in effective planning towards increasing the
income of farmers and improving the efficiency of the agriculture sector. Recently, the Agriculture
Ministry also announced that the Government is aiming to create a National Farmers Database using
digitised land records, to provide personalised services to farmers.
220. Which Ministry is associated with ‘India Cycles4Change Challenge’?
[A] Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
[B] Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
[C] Ministry of Science and Technology
[D] Ministry of Agriculture
Answer: Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs launched the ‘India Cycles4Change Challenge’ in 2020, to create
cycle-friendly initiatives across the country. Recently, the Ministry awarded 11 cities with the title of
‘India’s Top 11 Cycling Pioneers’. With this, the next stage of the first season has started. The top 11
cities shall receive an award of Rs 1 crore each to scale up their cycling initiatives. The India
Cycles4Change Challenge launched its first report—’The Dawn of India’s Cycling Revolution’. Season 2 of
the challenge has also been started.
221. What is the name of ‘India's first indigenous physiological parameters monitoring system for
COVID-19 patients’?
[A] COVID BEEP
[B] COVID SYS
[C] C19- MONITOR`
[D] C19- CHECK
Answer: COVID BEEP
COVID BEEP is India’s first indigenous, wireless physiological parameters monitoring system for
COVID-19 patients, developed by ESIC Medical College Hyderabad in collaboration with Electronics
Corporation of India Ltd. (ECIL) and Department of Atomic Energy. A proposal has been recently
submitted to Ministry of Labour & Employment for large scale deployment of the system.
222. Which Union Ministry has approved a central sector scheme named ‘iDEX’?
[A] Ministry of Defence
[B] Ministry of Science and Technology
[D] Ministry of External Affairs

Answer: Ministry of Defence
The Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence has approved a central sector scheme viz.
Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX). The budgetary support for the scheme is Rs. 498.80 crore for
the next 5 years from 2021-22 to 2025-26. The objective of the scheme is to provide financial support to
around 300 Startups/ MSMEs/ innovators and about 20 Partner incubators through Defence Innovation
Organisation (DIO). Grants under the grant mechanism of iDEX is provided by Support for Prototype and
Research Kickstart (SPARK).
223. Which institution is implementing the Bamboo Oasis on Lands in Drought (BOLD) project?
[A] KVIC
[B] NABARD
[C] SIDBI
[D] Indian Army
Answer: KVIC
Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has been implementing the Bamboo Oasis on Lands in
Drought (BOLD) project. It was launched from a tribal village in Rajasthan in July, with plantation of 5000
saplings of special bamboo species. Recently, KVIC planted 1000 bamboo saplings at Tanot village in
Jaisalmer, in collaboration with the Border Security Force (BSF). BSF will be responsible for maintaining
the plants. It aims to reduce desertification and provide livelihood to the local population.
224. As per a recent WTO report, what is the rank of India in the list of Top Global Agriculture
Exporters in 2019?
[A] Four
[B] Nine
[C] Twelve
[D] Fifteen
Answer: Nine
According to a World Trade Organization (WTO) report on the trends in world agricultural trade in the
past 25 years, India has entered into the top 10 list of agricultural produce exporters in 2019. Its main
exports are rice, cotton, soya beans and meat. At ninth place, India’s share in global agri exports was
3.1% in 2019. European Union in 2019 (16.1%) overtakes the US as the top exporter. US, which topped
the lsit in 1995 is at 2nd place with 13.8% share in 2019. Brazil is at the third place.
225. Earth System Science Data Portal (ESSDP) has been developed and launched by which
Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Civil Aviation
[B] Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change
[C] Ministry of Mines
[D] Ministry of Earth Sciences
Answer: Ministry of Earth Sciences
The Union Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) has launched an integrated portal named Earth System
Science Data Portal. This portal would make available various earth related data for the public. The
portal was launched as a part of the 15th Foundation Day celebration of the ministry on 27th July 2021
and has been developed in tune with the Digital India initiative of the Government of India.
226. Which organization conducted the “Good Food for All” competition?
[A] SIDBI
[B] NABARD
[C] RBI

[D] United Nations
Answer: United Nations
The “Good Food for All” competition was conducted by the United Nations, in search of the ‘Best Small
Businesses' that are providing inspiring, diverse and impactful solutions to improve access to healthy
and sustainable food. In the competition, 3 India-based enterprises - Edible Routes Private Limited, Oorja
Development Solutions India and Taru Naturals are among the winners of the “Best Small Businesses”.
227. Basavaraj S Bommai has been sworn in as the Chief Minister of which state?
[A] Telangana
[B] Assam
[C] Manipur
[D] Karnataka
Answer: Karnataka
Basavaraj S Bommai, a senior BJP Leader of Karnataka has been sworn in as the 23rd Chief Minister of
the state. He is succeeding BS Yediyurappa who resigned from the post of CM recently. Earlier Bommai
served as the home minister for the state in BS Yediyurappa’s government. His name, for the post of CM
of the state was proposed by BS Yediyurappa and seconded by all MLAs, in the legislature party meeting
of BJP.
228. The proposed Development Financial Institution (DFI), is to function under the aegis of which
department of Finance Ministry?
[A] Department of Financial Services
[B] Department of Economic Affairs
[C] Department of Revenue
[D] Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
Answer: Department of Financial Services
The Department of Financial Services (DFS) under the Union Ministry of Finance, has called for name,
tagline and logo from the citizens of India, for the proposed new Development Financial Institution (DFI)
in India. The setting up of this DFI for financing infrastructure projects, was announced in the Budget
2021 and in this regard the Parliament passed the National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and
Development (NaBFID) Bill in March 2021.
229. Shehroze Kashif, who has become the youngest person to reach the summit of K2, belongs to
which country?
[A] India
[B] Pakistan
[C] Bangladesh
[D] Myanmar
Answer: Pakistan
Shehroze Kashif – a 19-year-old Mountaineer from Pakistan has become the youngest person to reach
the summit of K2 – the world’s second-highest mountain peak, which is at an altitude of 8,611-metre
from mean sea level. Recently in May 2021, he scaled Mount Everest and became the youngest person
from Pakistan to scale the world’s highest peak.
230. How many Tiger reserves of India have received accreditation of the Global Conservation
Assured Tiger Standards (CA|TS)?
[A] 5
[B] 3
[C] 11

[D] 14
Answer: 14
On the occasion of International Tiger Day, Bhupendra Yadav (Minister for Environment, Forest and
Climate change) stated that 14 Tiger reserves of India have received accreditation of the Global
Conservation Assured Tiger Standards (CA|TS). The 14 accredited tiger reserves are Manas, Kaziranga
and Orang in Assam; Satpura, Kanha and Panna in Madhya Pradesh; Pench in Maharashtra; Valmiki tiger
reserve in Bihar; Dudhwa in Uttar Pradesh; Sunderbans in West Bengal; Parambikulam in Kerala;
Bandipur in Karntaka and Mudumalai & Anamalai in Tamil Nadu. CA|TS is a set of criteria that sets best
practice and standards to manage tigers and their conservation. It is a globally accepted conservation
tool. CA|TS was launched in 2013. It was developed by tiger and protected area experts. It is an
important part of T*2 , the global goal to double the number of tigers by 2022. The long term goal of
CA|TS is to ensure safe heavens for Tigers.
231. As per ICMR's 4th Serology Survey released in July 2021, which state has the highest Covid-19
Sero- prevalence?
[A] Bihar
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Kerala
Answer: Madhya Pradesh
According to the fourth national serology survey of Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR),Madhya
Pradesh has the highest Covid-19 Sero-prevalence and Kerala has the lowest Covid-19 Sero-prevalence.
21 states were taken under consideration in this survey. The state-wise approximate prevalence was
issued on July 28, 2021. Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Bihar are the top three states with high sero-
prevalence rate. Madhya Pradesh has a sero-prevalence of 79%, Rajasthan has sero-prevalence of 76%
and Bihar has sero-prevalence of 75%. Kerala has a sero-prevalence of only 44%. Sero-prevalence refers
to the frequency of individuals with antibody to a particular virus in a population. Higher Sero-prevalence
rates means more antibodies and more immunity and lower Sero-prevalence rates means less
antibodies and less immunity.
232. Which Bank's license has been cancelled by RBI in the end of July 2021 due to poor financial
conditions?
[A] Andhra Pradesh Gramina Vikas Bank
[B] Aryavart Bank
[C] Madgaum Urban Co-operative Bank Limited
[D] Prathama UP Gramin Bank
Answer: Madgaum Urban Co-operative Bank Limited
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cancelled the license of Madgaum Urban Co-operative Bank Limited which is
located at Margao in Goa. The license was cancelled on July 29, 2021. According to RBI, the bank would
not be able to pay full amount to its depositors with its current financial position so its license has been
cancelled. RBI further said that according to the data submitted by the bank, about 99% of the
depositors will receive full amounts of their deposits from the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee
Corporation (DICGC). Every depositor would be entitled to receive deposit insurance claim amount of
his/her deposits up to a monetary ceiling of Rs. 5 lakh only from the DICGC after liquidation.
233. "Inland Vessels Bill", which was passed recently, seeks to replace which act?
[A] Inland Vessels Act of 2006
[B] Inland Vessels Act of 1917

[C] Inland Vessels Act of 2020
[D] Inland Vessels Act of 2019
Answer: Inland Vessels Act of 1917
"Inland Vessesl Bill" was passed in the Lok Sabha on July 29, 2021. It was introduced by Sarbananda
Sonowal, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways. This bill creates unified law instead of
separate rules framed by state. The bill replaced the Inland Vessels Act of 1917. The bill also provides
central database for recording the details of the vessels and their crew on an electronic portal. The
main of the Bill is to promote safer and cheaper navigation, ensures protection of life & cargo and brings
uniformity in application of laws related to waterways and navigation.
234. As of July 2021, who is the Union Minister of Civil Aviation?
[A] Piyush Goyal
[B] Jyotiraditya Scindia
[C] Narendra Modi
[D] Nirmala Sitharaman
Answer: Jyotiraditya Scindia
Airport Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA) Amendment Bill was introduced on July 29, 2021 in the
Lok Sabha by Jyotiraditya Scindia, Minister of Civil Aviation. The Bill proposes to modify the definition
of major airport under the AERA Act 2008. It paves the way for privatisation of a small loss-making
airport by clubbing it with a larger airport. It will also help in accelerating the UDAN regional connectivity
by expanding the air connectivity to relatively remote areas. The main objective is to pair the smaller
non-profitable airports and profitable airports so that bidders will consider it as a viable combination for
investment under PPP (Public-Private-Partnership) mode.
235. What is the name of the biennial bilateral maritime exercise between Indian Navy and Russian
Navy?
[A] PASSEX 2020
[B] SITMEX
[C] The Varuna
[D] INDRA NAVY
Answer: INDRA NAVY
The 12th edition of the biennial bilateral maritime exercise between Indian Navy and Russian Navy was
held in the Baltic sea from 28 July, 2021 to 29 July, 2021. This bilateral exercise is known as INDRA
NAVY. The INDRA NAVY biennial bilateral exercise was initiated in 2003. Russian Navy celebrated their
325th Navy Day recently on 25th July. In this edition, The Indian Navy was represented by the stealth
Frigate INS Tabar and the Russian Federation Navy was represented by Corvettes RFS Zelyony Dol and
RFS Odintsovo of the Baltic Fleet. The primary aim of 12th edition is to further consolidate inter-
operability built up by the two Navies over the years and also to enhance understanding and procedures
for multi-faceted maritime operations.
236. Which two countries will host the Indo-Pacific Business Forum in October 2021?
[A] UK and Russia
[B] India and UK
[C] India and USA
[D] India and Sri Lanka
Answer: India and USA
Indo-Pacific Business forum is an event to promote trade, investment and economic cooperation
between the United States and its partners throughout the Indo-Pacific region. The state department has

announced that India and USA will virtually co-host the fourth annual Indo-Pacific Business forum in the
month of October. The meeting will be joined by US Chamber of Commerce, the Confederation of Indian
Industry, the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry and the US-ASEAN Business
Council (USABC). The meeting of 2021 will highlight opportunities for companies of USA and their Indo-
Pacific partners to play a leading role in shaping the region's economic development. This includes
initiatives related to economic recovery and resilience, climate action and digital innovation.
237. What is the location of first sports university in Bihar as per recently passed bill in state
assembly?
[A] Patna
[B] Rajgir
[C] Darbhanga
[D] Bhagalpur
Answer: Rajgir
Bihar assembly passed a bill recently to set up state's first sports university. The bill was introduced by
Alok Ranjan who is the Minister of Art, Culture and Youth Department. The University will be set up at
Rajgir. A minimum 33.3 % of the seats would be reserved for women.
238. Which educational institute will help in establishing a National Centre of Excellence for
Animation, Visual effects, Gaming and Comics?
[A] Delhi University
[B] IIT Bombay
[C] Amity University
[D] IIT Delhi
Answer: IIT Bombay
Anurag Thakur, Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting has announced that a National Centre
of Excellence for Animation, Visual effects, Gaming and Comics(CoE) will be set up in collaboration with
IIT Bombay. The main objective of the CoE is creating a world-class talent pool in India. The CoE will
help in understanding the needs of Indian and Global Industry. Media and Entertainment sector is one of
the largest growing sectors in India.
239. Where was the UN Food Systems Pre-Summit 2021 organised recently?
[A] Moscow
[B] New Delhi
[C] Rome
[D] New York
Answer: Rome
UN Food Systems Pre-Summit 2021 was organised recently by United Nations and Government of Italy
in Rome. Narendra Singh Tomar, Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare represented India in
this Pre-Summit. Narendra Singh Tomar delivered the Ministerial statement which highlighted the
importance of Agriculture in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2030. Out of 17 SDGs,
12 SDGs are directly dependent on agriculture.
240. Which two countries organised the 3rd Arctic Science Ministerial Meeting, 2021 ?
[A] India and Japan
[B] Japan and Iceland
[C] Japan and Russia
[D] India and Sri Lanka
Answer: Japan and Iceland

3rd Arctic Science Ministerial Meeting, 2021 was organised by Japan and Iceland. It was virtually hosted
by Japan. The meeting was organised for discussing research and cooperation in the Arctic region. The
theme of the meeting was "Knowledge for a Sustainable Arctic". Dr. Harsh Vardhan led the Indian team
with secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences and Scientists from MoES and NCPOR as participants in the
meeting. Dr. Harsh Vardhan shared India's vision and long-term plans for research, work and
cooperation in the Arctic region with the stakeholders.

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