Current Affairs Questions and Answers August 2021

Monthly Current Affairs Quiz – August 2021 PDF

Q1. Who has been appointed as the new Vice Chief of Naval Staff?
Answer: Vice Admiral S.N Ghormade
Vice Admiral SN Ghormade (AVSM, NM) assumed charge as the Vice Chief of Naval Staff on July 31, 2021, at a
formal ceremony in New Delhi.
Q2. The World Lung Cancer Day is an annual celebration, which takes place on__________
Answer: 01 August
Every year, World Lung Cancer Day is observed on August 1 to raise awareness about the causes and treatment
of lung cancer and highlight the issues of lack of sufficient research funding for the ailment.
Q3. The blockchain-based startup ‘IBBIC Pvt Ltd (IBBIC)’ has been set up by a group of how many Indian banks
to bring the DLT in the financial services sector?
Answer: 18
18 banks in India have come together to set up a new fintech firm named ‘IBBIC Pvt Ltd (IBBIC)’, to make use of
blockchain technology for the financial services sector.
Q4. The first week of August from 01 to 07, is dedicated to which observation every year?
Answer: World Breastfeeding Week
The World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) is marked every year in the first week of August, between 1 to 7 August,
to raise awareness on the importance of breastfeeding for mothers and infants
Q5. PM Modi recently launched an integrated programme of teacher training designed by NCERT, during the
occasion of first anniversary of National Education Policy (NEP). What is the name given to the programme?
Answer: NISHTHA
NISHTHA 2.0 is an integrated programme of teacher training designed by NCERT.
Q6. The Maharashtra Bhushan Puraskar for the year 2021 has been conferred upon which Indian personality?
Answer: Asha Bhosle
The Maharashtra Bhushan Selection Committee chaired by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has unanimously
selected legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle for the prestigious Maharashtra Bhushan Puraskar for the year
2021.
Q7. When is the Muslim Women’s Rights Day observed in India?

Answer: August 01
In India, “Muslim Women’s Rights Day” is celebrated across the nation on August 01 to celebrate the enactment
of the law against Triple Talaq.
Q8. The Mission Niryatak Bano campaign has been launched by which state to boost export?
Answer: Rajasthan
The Rajasthan government has launched a new campaign titled ‘Mission Niryatak Bano’, to encourage aspiring
exporters in the state, increase the total exports from Rajasthan and increase job opportunities in the state.
Q9. Who has been selected for the prestigious Lokmanya Tilak National Award for 2021?
Answer: Cyrus Poonawalla
Dr Cyrus Poonawalla, Chairman of the Pune-based vaccine maker Serum Institute of India (SII), has been
selected for the prestigious Lokmanya Tilak National Award for 2021.
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Q10. What is the theme of the World Breastfeeding Week 2021?

Answer: Protect Breastfeeding:A Shared Responsibility
The theme of the World Breastfeeding Week 2021 is “Protect Breastfeeding:A Shared Responsibility”.
Q11. Who has won the Hungarian Grand Prix 2021?

Answer: Esteban Ocon
Esteban Ocon (Alpine-Renault/ France) has won the Hungarian Grand Prix 2021, held on August 01, 2021 at
the Hungaroring in Mogyoród, Hungary.
Q12. PV Sindhu beat which player to win bronze in women’s single badminton event at Tokyo Olympics 2020?
Answer: He Bingjiao
Ace Indian badminton player PV Sindhu defeated China’s He Bingjiao to win bronze medal in women’s singles
event at the Tokyo Olympics on August 01, 2021.
Q13. Who has been appointed as the new Controller General of Accounts (CGA) of India?
Answer: Deepak Das
Shri Deepak Das has taken over as the Controller General of Accounts (CGA) on August 01, 2021.
Q14. Which country has assumed the Presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC)?
Answer: India
India has assumed the Presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the month of August 2021.
Q15. Isuru Udana, who has announced his retirement from intentional cricket, played as left-arm fast bowling
all-rounder for which country?
Answer: Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka left-arm fast bowling all-rounder Isuru Udana has announced his retirement from international cricket
with immediate effect on July 31, 2021, bringing an end to his over decade long career.
Q16. The two day G20 Culture Ministers’ Meeting was held on July 29 and 30 July 2021, under the presidency
of Italy. Indian MoS for Culture participated in the meeting to lead the delegation of India. Who is the
Minister of State for Culture in Government of India?
Answer: Meenakashi Lekhi
Meenakashi Lekhi, the Minister of State for Culture of India participated in the G20 Culture Ministers’ Meeting
on 30 July, 2021 on behalf of the Government of India. The two-day meeting was hosted by Italy on July 29 and
30 July 2021, during their ongoing Presidency of G20 in 2021.
Q17. NPCI has launched a UPI-based new digital payment solution that will work using voucher for a specific
purpose or activity via SMS or QR code. The name of this new solution is _____________
Answer: e-RUPI
National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has launched an innovative digital solution – ‘e-RUPI’ in
association with the Department of Financial Services (DFS), National Health Authority (NHA), Ministry of Health
and Family Welfare (MoHFW), and partner banks. e-RUPI is a type of payment voucher with a one-time payment
mechanism. It is built on the UPI platform. Government or Corporate entities would create e-RUPI vouchers
through their partner banks and share this e-RUPI with the beneficiaries for a specific purpose or activity
via SMS or QR code. The beneficiaries will be identified using their mobile numbers.
Q18. Nikol Pashinyan has been re-appointed as the Prime Minister of which country?
Answer: Armenia
Nikol Pashinyan has been re-appointed as the prime minister of Armenia by the President Armen Sarkissian on
August 02, 2021.
Q19. Who is the author of the book ‘In An Ideal World’?

Answer: Kunal Basu
Renowned Indian author of English fiction, Kunal Basu has announced his new novel titled ‘In An Ideal World’.
Q20. ‘SIM Binding’ is a new feature, launched by which bank for its mobile banking customers?
Answer: State Bank of India
India’s largest lender State Bank of India (SBI) has launched a new and enhanced security feature for its YONO
and YONO Lite apps, called ‘SIM Binding’, to protect customers from various digital frauds.
Q21. Min Aung Hlaing has taken charge as the Prime Minister of which country?
Answer: Myanmar
The Chief of the Myanmar military, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing has taken over as the interim prime
minister of the country on August 01, 2021.
Q22. The 105 years old Man Kaur, who has passed away recently, was associated with which sports event?
Answer: Sprinting
Multiple World Masters Athletics Championship gold medallist, Man Kaur, has passed away. She was 105. The
Centenarian sprinter from Patiala, Punjab, started as an athlete at the age of 93.
Q23. RBI has recently empanelled IndusInd Bank as which category, to enable the bank carry out transactions
related to all government led businesses?
Answer: Agency Bank
The IndusInd Bank has been empanelled by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to act as an ‘Agency Bank’. As an
Agency Bank, IndusInd becomes eligible to carry out transactions related to all kinds of government led
businesses. This decision is based on RBI guideline that authorises scheduled private sector banks as agency
banks of the regulator for the conduct of government business.
Q24. Name the player who has claimed the men’s single tennis gold title at Tokyo Olympics
Answer: Alexander Zverev
World No. 5 Alexander Zverev of Germany beat Russian Karen Khachanov 6-3 6-1, to win gold in men’s single
tennis at Tokyo Olympics, on August 01, 2021.
Q25. How many Indian companies feature in the 2021 Fortune’s Global 500 list?
Answer: 7
Seven Indian companies have found place in 2021 Fortune’s Global 500 list, which was released on August 02,
2021. Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries Ltd is the highest-ranked Indian company in the list in terms of
revenue, with revenues of nearly $63 billion. It is placed at 155th spot globally.
Q26. Which player has won the men’s 100 metres gold title at the Tokyo Olympic?
Answer: Marcell Jacobs
Marcell Jacobs of Italy has claimed the men’s 100 metres gold title at the Tokyo Olympics on August 01, 2021,
becoming the first Italian to take the most coveted title in athletics.
Q27. How much amount of record general allocation fund has been sanctioned by the IMF in SDR form to help
its member countries deal with pandemic crises?
Answer: USD 650 billion
The Board of Governors of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have approved a record general allocation
of $650 billion in IMF Special Drawing Rights (SDR), to help boost global liquidity.
Q28. Who is the composer and singer of the theme song for the Indian Paralympic contingent ‘Kar De Kamaal
Tu’?
Answer: Sanjeev Singh
Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Shri Anurag Singh Thakur launched the theme song for the Indian
Paralympic contingent in New Delhi on August 03, 2021. The song is titled “Kar De Kamaal Tu”. The composer
and singer of the song is Sanjeev Singh, a Divyang cricket player from Lucknow.
Q29. Which bank has launched ‘Dukandar Overdraft Scheme’, for small retailers to ease their cash crunch?
Answer: HDFC Bank
India’s largest private lender, HDFC Bank, has launched an overdraft facility for small retailers called ‘Dukandar
Overdraft Scheme’, to help shopkeepers and merchants in easing their cash crunch.
Q30. Elaine Thompson-Herah has won the 100m gold title in women athletics at Tokyo Olympics. She is from
which country?
Answer: Jamaica
In Women’s category, Elaine Thompson-Herah of Jamaica won the women’s 100 metres title in 10.61 seconds.
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce (10.74) of Jamaica took the silver and Shericka Jackson (10.76) of Jamaica won the
bronze medal.
Q31. What is the loans disbursement target set by Government under the PM Mudra Yojana (PMMY) for
2021-22?
Answer: Rs 3 trillion
The government has set the loans disbursement target under the PM Mudra Yojana (PMMY) at Rs 3 trillion for
2021-22 (FY22).
Q32. Which team has won the 2021 Concacaf Football Gold Cup?
Answer: United States
In football, the U.S. Men’s National Team defeated Mexico 1-0 in extra time, to be crowned champion of
the 2021 Concacaf Gold Cup on August 01, 2021.
Q33. Which company has topped the 2021 Fortune’s Global 500 list?
Answer: Walmart
Globally, Walmart has topped the list in terms of revenue for the eighth consecutive year and the 16th time
since 1995.
Q34. Which is the first Indian city to become 100 percent COVID-19 vaccinated?
Answer: Bhubaneswar
In a new milestone achievement, Odisha’s Bhubaneswar has become the first city in India to achieve 100
percent COVID-19 vaccination.
Q35. Lovlina Borgohain has recently won bronze medal for India at Tokyo Olympics in which event?
Answer: Boxing
India boxer Lovlina Borgohain has won bronze medal after losing, 0-5 , to top seed Busenaz Surmeneli of
Turkey, in the Women’s Welter (64-69kg) semi-final bout on August 04, 2021.
Q36. When is the Hiroshima Day celebrated every year?

Answer: August 06
Hiroshima Day takes place every year on August 6 to commemorate the day in August 1945 when an atomic
bomb was dropped on the Japanese city of Hiroshima on August 6 by United States, followed a few days later by
another drop on the city of Nagasaki on August 9.
Q37. Indian team defeated which country to win the bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics 2020?
Answer: Germany
Indian national men’s hockey team defeated Germany, 5-4, to win the bronze medal match at Tokyo Olympics
2020 on August 05, 2021. Indian team has claimed the medal in hockey after a gap of 41-year.
Q38. World’s highest motorable road has been constructed by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) at which
area in Ladakh region in India?
Answer: Umling La Pass
The world’s highest motorable road has been constructed at Umlingla Pass in eastern Ladakh by the Border
Roads Organisation (BRO).
Q39. Name the winners of the inaugural Prof CR Rao Centenary Gold Medal (CGM) by the Indian Econometric
Society (TIES) Trust?
Answer: Dr Jagdish Bhagwati and Dr C Rangarajan
Two Indian economic scholars, Dr Jagdish Bhagwati and Dr C Rangarajan have been conferred with the
inaugural Prof CR Rao Centenary Gold Medal (CGM) by the Indian Econometric Society (TIES) Trust.
Q40. India’s first earthquake early warning mobile application ‘Bhookamp Alert’ has been unveiled in which
state?
Answer: Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami launched the first-of-its kind earthquake early warning mobile
application, named ‘Uttarakhand Bhookamp Alert’, on August 04, 2021. The app has been developed by IIT
Roorkee, in association with Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority (USDMA).
Q41. How much amount has been approved by the World Bank under Second Dam Rehabilitation and
Improvement Project (DRIP-2) to improve the safety and performance of existing dams across various states
of India.
Answer: USD 250 million
The World Bank has approved a USD 250 million project in India for long-term dam safety program and
improving the safety and performance of existing dams across various states of India. The Second Dam
Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP-2) agreement was inked on August 04, 2021 between the World
Bank, Government of India, the Central Water Commission, and government representatives from 10
participating states.
Q42. Kumar Mangalam Birla has recently stepped down as the Non-Executive Director and Non-Executive
Chairman of which company board?
Answer: Vodafone Idea
Aditya Birla group Chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla has stepped down as the Non-Executive Director and Non-
Executive Chairman of the Vodafone Idea (now Vi) Board on August 04, 2021.
Q43. Indian Naval Ship Khanjar recently became the first Indian navy ship to visit the heritage coastal port of
Gopalpur. The port is located in which state?
Answer: Odisha
Indian Naval Ship Khanjar has become the first Indian Navy ship to call at the heritage coastal port of Gopalpur
in Odisha.
Q44. Who is the author of the book “Balakot Air Strike: How India Avenged Pulwama”?
Answer: Manan Bhatt
A new book titled “Balakot Air Strike: How India Avenged Pulwama”, has been released, by the author Manan
Bhatt.
Q45. Who has recently achieved the feat of becoming the youngest mountaineer in the world to Summit
Mount K2?
Answer: Shehroz Kashif
A 19-year old Pakistani climber named Shehroz Kashif has become the youngest mountaineer in the world to
reach the summit of K2, the second-highest peak in the world.
Q46. Mini Ipe has been appointed as the new Managing Director of which organisation?
Answer: Life Insurance Corporation (LIC)
Mini Ipe has been appointed as the Managing Director of Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India.
Q47. Ravi Kumar Dahiya lost to which player in 57kg freestyle wrestling final at Tokyo Olympics to settle for
silver medal?
Answer: Zavur Uguev
Indian wrestler Ravi Kumar Dahiya settled for silver medal in 57kg freestyle final, after losing 4-7, to Russian two-
time defending world champion Zavur Uguev, at Tokyo Olympics on August 05, 2021.
Q48. Name the newly sworn in President of Iran

Answer: Ebrahim Raisi
Ebrahim Raisi was officially sworn in as the new president of Iran on August 05, 2021. He won the 2021 Iranian
presidential election in June, with 62 percent of the vote.
Q49. India’s first Heart Failure Biobank has been set up in which city?
Answer: Thiruvananthapuram
India’s first Heart Failure Biobank has been set up at the National Centre for Advanced Research and Excellence
in HF (CARE-HF) at the Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST)
at Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala.
Q50. What is the projected GDP growth rate of India in 2021-22 (FY22) as per RBI?
Answer: 9.5%
The Reserve Bank of India has decided to keep the Repo Rate unchanged in the Monetary Policy Committee
(MPC) meeting held between August 04 to August 06, 2021. RBI has continued with the accommodative stance.
RBI has kept the real GDP growth for India unchanged at 9.5% in 2021-22.
Q51. The second Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) International Conference on Range
Technology (ICORT-2021) was recently organised by which of these organisations?
Answer: DRDO
Dr G Satheesh Reddy, Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO, inaugurated the second
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) International Conference on Range Technology (ICORT-
2021) on August 05, 2021 via videoconferencing. The conference was organised by Integrated Test Range (ITR)
Chandipur, a laboratory of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
Q52. Neeraj Chopra has recently claimed the gold medal for India at Tokyo Olympics in which event?
Answer: Javelin Throw
India’s star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra won a historic gold medal in men’s javelin throw at the Tokyo 2020
Games on August 07, 2021. Neeraj Chopra threw 87.58m in his second attempt to claim the yellow medal.
Q53. The Government of India has renamed the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award after which player?
Answer: Major Dhyan Chand
The Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award, the highest sporting honour of India, has been renamed as Major Dhyan
Chand Khel Ratna Award, as per an announcement made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 06, 2021.
Q54. In order to expand its reach in rural market, SBI General Insurance has partnered with which platform?
Answer: SahiPay
The SBI General Insurance has partnered with the Manipal Business Solutions, to tap customers of fintech
platform SahiPay, in a bid to increase its non-life insurance penetration in the rural market.
Q55. Which bank has launched Health and Wellness Savings Account initiative, for its customers?
Answer: Suryoday Small Finance Bank
Suryoday Small Finance Bank (SSFB) has launched a new product ‘Suryoday Health and Wellness Savings
Account’ with the dual objective of safeguarding both Health and Wealth of the customers
Q56. What is the current Policy Repo Rate?

Answer: 4.00%
Q57. The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) has appointed first ever female director of the organisation. Name
the new Director of ZSI
Answer: Dhriti Banerjee
Dr. Dhriti Banerjee has been appointed as the first woman Director of the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI).
Q58. Bajrang Punia has won bronze medal at Tokyo Olympics by competing in which category?
Answer: 65kg
Ace India wrestler Bajrang Punia beat Daulet Niyazbekov of Kazakhstan, 8-0, to win the bronze medal in men’s
freestyle 65kg wrestling at Tokyo Olympics on August 07, 2021.
Q59. The National Handloom Day is observed annually on which day in India?
Answer: 7 August
The National Handloom Day is observed annually on 7 August in India, to honour the handloom weavers in the
country and highlight the contribution of handloom industry towards the socioeconomic development of the
country and increase income of the weavers.
Q60. TRIFED observed its ___________ foundation day on August 06, 2021
Answer: 34
The Tribal Co-operative Marketing Federation of India (TRIFED) celebrated its 34th Foundation Day on August
06, 2021.
Q61. The Quit India Day is an annual celebration, which takes places every year on___________
Answer: 8 August
Every year, the Quit India Day (or August Kranti Day) is observed on 8 August to commemorate the anniversary
of Quit India Movement, launched by Father of Nation, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, on 8 August 1942 at the
All-India Congress Committee session in Bombay.
Q62. Subramaniam Sankar “Babu” Narayan, has passed away. He was a former player of which sports for
India?
Answer: Football
Former Indian footballer Subramaniam Sankar Narayan, who played at the 1956 and 1960 Olympics, has passed
away. He was 86.
Q63. What is the current rate of Marginal Standing Facility Rate?

Answer: 4.25%
Q64. The Pradhan Mantri Dakshta Aur Kushalta Sampann Hitgrahi (PM-DAKSH) Yojana has been unveiled by
which ministry?
Answer: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

The Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Dr. Virendra Kumar unveiled a portal and mobile
application named ‘PM-DAKSH’, which aims to make the skill development schemes accessible to the target
groups. The ‘PM-DAKSH’ stands for Pradhan Mantri Dakshta Aur Kushalta Sampann Hitgrahi (PM-DAKSH) Yojana.
Q65. The International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, also called as World Tribal Day, is observed on
which day?
Answer: 9 August
The International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples (World Tribal Day) is observed on 9 August annually to
protect the rights of the world’s indigenous population and recognize the achievements and contributions that
indigenous people make to improve world issues such as environmental protection.
Q66. Which bank has been adjudged as the world’s ‘Most Innovative in Digital Banking’ by ‘The Banker’, in its
Innovation in Digital Banking Awards 2021?
Answer: DBS Bank
The DBS Bank has won the global accolade of ‘Most Innovative in Digital Banking’ in the Innovation in Digital
Banking Awards 2021, by Financial Times publication ‘The Banker’.
Q67. The Zayed Talwar 2021 is the bilateral naval exercise of Indian Navy with which country?
Answer: UAE
The Indian Navy and UAE Navy conducted the bilateral naval exercise ‘Zayed Talwar 2021’ on August 07, 2021
off the coast of Abu Dhabi. The main objective of the ‘Zayed Talwar 2021’ naval exercise was to enhance
interoperability and synergy between the two navies.
Q68. The Government has approved the extension of the term of service of the Cabinet Secretary of India for
a period of one-year till August 2022. Who is the incumbent Cabinet Secretary?
Answer: Rajiv Gauba
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has extended the term of service of Rajiv Gauba, as the Cabinet
Secretary of India, for a further period of one-year.
Q69. How many medals have been won by the Indian contingents at the 2020 Summer Olympics?
Answer: 7
Indian Contingent managed to win 7 medals comprising 1 Gold, 2 Silver and 4 Bronze Medals. The country stood
at 48th position in the medal table out of 86 countries.
Q70. What is the name given to India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier (IAC), which successfully completed its
maiden sea trails recently?
Answer: Vikrant
India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier (IAC) Vikrant began its maiden sea trials on August 04, 2021 from Kochi.
The five-day sea voyage successfully completed on August 08, 2021.
Q71. Which country has won the most number of medals at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics?
The United States has topped the overall medal table with 113 medals, which includes 39 Gold, 41 Silver and 33
Bronze Medal.
Q72. What is the theme of International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples 2021?
Answer: Leaving no one behind: Indigenous peoples and the call for a new social contract
The theme for 2021 is “Leaving no one behind: Indigenous peoples and the call for a new social contract.”
Q73. Who was the flag bearer of Indian contingent at the Closing ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics 2020?
Answer: Bajrang Punia
Bronze-medalist Bajrang Punia was the flag-bearer at the closing ceremony of the event.
Q74. Name the first Prime Ministers of independent India, to chair the United Nations Security Council (UNSC)
open debate, after assuming the Presidency of the month?
Answer: Narendra Modi
Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi chaired the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) open debate on
August 09, 2021 via video conferencing. With this, PM Modi has become the first Prime Minister of India to chair
a UNSC open debate.
Q75. The World Biofuel Day is celebrated all over the globe on which day?
Answer: 10 August
The International Biofuel Day (World Biofuel Day) is observed every year on August 10 to raise awareness about
the importance of non-fossil fuels as an alternative to conventional fossil fuels and highlight the various efforts
made by Government in the biofuel sector.
Q76. The International Army Games 2021, is the 7th edition of the annual military war games, organised
annually by which country?
Answer: Russia
The seventh edition of the International Army Games, 2021, will be held from 22 August to 04 September 2021.
The competition will be hosted in eleven countries in 2021 Games.From India, 101 members of the Indian Army
will participate in the International Army Games, which is organised each year by the Russian Ministry of
Defence, since 2015.
Q77. Anupam Shyam Ojha, who has passed away recently, was associated with which profession?
Answer: Actor
Veteran Indian film and television actor, Anupam Shyam Ojha, who usually played villainous roles, has passed
away due to multiple organ failure. He was 63.
Q78. Who represented the Indian delegates at the 8th Ministers of Justice Meeting of the Shanghai
Cooperation Organisation (SCO)?
Answer: Kiren Rijiju
The Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju virtually attended the eighth meeting of Ministers of Justice of the Shanghai
Cooperation Organisation (SCO) which concluded on August 06, 2021.
Q79. The tenure of incumbent Chairperson of the National Commission for Women (NCW) has been extended
for 3-years- period. Who is the Chairperson of NCW?
Answer: Rekha Sharma
The Government of India has given a three-year extension to Rekha Sharma as Chairperson of the National
Commission for Women (NCW).
Q80. Which organisation has approved loan worth USD 300 million for the Maharashtra Rural Connectivity
Improvement Project?
Answer: Asian development Bank
The Manila-based Asian Development Bank has approved a USD 300 million loan as additional financing for the
ongoing Maharashtra Rural Connectivity Improvement Project for upgrading rural roads and connecting remote
areas with markets.
Q81. Which day of the year is observed as Nagasaki Day?

Answer: 9 August
In 2021, the world is observing the 76th anniversary of the Nagasaki bombing that took place on August 9, 1945.
Q82. Which is the first state on India to issue order regarding the implementation of the National Education
Policy 2020?
Answer: Karnataka
Karnataka has become the first state of India to issue order for the implementation of the National Education
Policy 2020.
Q83. August 10 is dedicated to observing which day?

Answer: World Lion Day
World Lion Day is observed globally on August 10 every year
Q84. RBI has increased the limit for collateral free loans to Self-Help Groups (SHG) under the DAY-NRLM.
What is the new limit?
Answer: Rs 20 lakh
The Reserve Bank of India has raised the limit for collateral free loans to Self-Help Groups (SHG) under the DAY-
NRLM (Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission) from Rs. 10 lakhs to Rs. 20 Lakhs.
Q85. How many LPG gas connection distribution will be covered under the Ujjwala 2.0, the second phase of
the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY), launched on August 10, 2021?
Answer: 1 crore
On August 10, 2021, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched Ujjwala 2.0, the second phase of the Pradhan
Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY), via videoconferencing. Under Ujjwala 2.0, an additional one crore LPG
connection will be provided to low-income families who could not be covered under the first phase of PMUY.
Q86. Who is the author of the book ‘How The Earth Got Its Beauty’?
Answer: Sudha Murty
Veteran writer, philanthropist and entrepreneur, Sudha Murty, has come out with her new book titled ‘How The
Earth Got Its Beauty’.
Q87. RBI has announced ‘Scheme of Penalty for non-replenishment of ATMs’, to levy penalties on banks in the
vent where ATMs run out of cash. The scheme shall come into force from which date?
Answer: October 01, 2021
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced the launch of the ‘Scheme of Penalty for non-replenishment of
ATMs’, as per which it will impose monetary penalties on ATMs/WLAs that run out of cash. The scheme shall
come into effect from October, 01, 2021.
Q88. The eNagar mobile application and portal has been launched by which state to provide a digitally
centralized solution for citizen-centric services?
Answer: Gujarat
In Gujarat, Chief Minister Vijay Rupani launched eNagar mobile application and portal, for providing online end
to end citizen centric services.
Q89. In a first, how many women officers have been inducted as combatised officers into the Indo Tibetan
Border Police (ITBP) recently?
Answer: 2
For the first time, two women officers, Prakriti and Diksha, have been commissioned as combatised officers into
the Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), which is responsible for guarding India-China LAC.
Q90. Which day of the year has been declared as the Javelin Throw Day by the Athletics Federation of India?
Answer: August 07
The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has decided to name August 7 as ‘Javelin Throw Day’ in India to honour
Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, who won India’s first Olympic gold medal in athletics at Tokyo.
Q91. The novel titled ‘The Earthspinner’ has been written by_________
Answer: Anuradha Roy
Award-winning novelist Anuradha Roy’s new book titled ‘The Earthspinner’, will be released on September 03,
2021.
Q92. The Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) was launched by
which ministry?
Answer: Ministry of Rural Development
The Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), Government of India launched the National Rural Livelihood
Mission (NRLM) by restructuring Swarnajayanti Gram Swarojgar Yojana (SGSY).
Q93. How much amount of monetary penalty will be levied by RBI on ATMs/WLAs in case they remain cash-
out for more than 10 hours in a month?
Answer: Rs 10,000
In the case where any of the ATM is cash-out for more than 10 hours in a month, a penalty of Rs. 10,000 per
ATM will be levied.
Q94. The International Youth Day (IYD) is marked every year on which day?
Answer: 12 August
The International Youth Day (IYD) is observed on August 12 annually to draw attention of governments and
others towards youth issues worldwide.
Q95. PM Modi has announced the launch of National Edible Oil Mission-Oil Palm (NMEO-OP) scheme to make
India self-reliance in edible oil. How much amount will be invested in the scheme approximately by the
government?
Answer: Rs 11,000 crore
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scheme on palm oil production called National Edible Oil Mission-Oil
Palm (NMEO-OP), on August 09, 2021. The government will invest more than Rs. 11,000 crore, under the
scheme, through the National Mission on Oilseeds and Oil Palm.
Q96. Recently, SIDBI has announced the launch of an app-based digital-lending platform to sanction loans to
entrepreneurs from low-income groups, by the end of the day. What is the name of the app?
Answer: Digital Prayaas
The Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) has launched an app-based digital-lending platform
named ‘Digital Prayaas’, to sanction loans to entrepreneurs from low-income groups. The loan will be
sanctioned by the end of the day.
Q97. The Malabar Naval Exercise is conducted annually between which countries?
Answer: India, US, Japan and Australia
The Quad country navies including, India, the US, Japan and Australia, will be conducting the annual Malabar
naval exercises, from August 21, off the coast of Guam, in the Indo-Pacific.
Q98. India will host the first-ever Internet Governance Forum (IGF), in October 2021.What will be the theme
of the Forum?
Answer: Inclusive Internet for Digital India
India will host its first-ever Internet Governance Forum (IGF), in October 2021, that will act as a platform for
discussing policies related to the Internet. The three-day meeting is scheduled from October 20-22, 2021, on the
theme “Inclusive Internet for Digital India”.
Q99. The DRDO successfully test-fired India’s first Indigenous Technology Cruise Missile, off Odisha Coast.
Name the missile
Answer: Nirbhay
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully test-fired medium range subsonic
cruise missile Nirbhay from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur, off Odisha coast, on August 11, 2021.
Nirbhay is India’s first Indigenous Technology Cruise Missile (ITCM).
Q100. Which state has announced the launch of a new IT sector award named after former prime minister
Rajiv Gandhi?
Answer: Maharashtra
In Maharashtra, the state government has announced a new award for the Information and Technology (IT)
sector, named after the former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi, as a tribute to his pioneering work in the
technology sector.
Q101. UNICEF India has partnered with which entity to launch joint initiative for creating a safe environment
for children online?
Answer: Facebook
Facebook and UNICEF India have announced their partnership to launch a one-year joint initiative with the
objective of ending violence against children with a special focus on online safety. Under this partnership
Facebook and UNICEF India will work to create a safe environment for children online as well as offline.
Q102. What is the rank of India in the 2020 Global Youth Development Index, released by the Commonwealth
Secretariat in London?
Answer: 122
India has been placed at 122 spot among 181 countries on 2020 Global Youth Development Index, released by
the Commonwealth Secretariat in London on August 10, 2021. The triennial rankings of youth development
measures the extent to which young people are engaged to contribute beneficially in their societies, and
empowered by enabling policies and tools.
Q103. The World Elephant Day is marked annually on__________

Answer: 12 August
World Elephant Day is observed every year on August 12 worldwide for the preservation and protection of the
global elephants.
Q104. Dr Balaji Tambe, who has passed away recently at the age of 81 was a well known _________
Answer: Ayurvedacharya
Well-known spiritual leader, Ayurvedacharya, and proponent of Yoga, Dr Balaji Tambe, has passed away, after a
brief illness. He was 81.
Q105. Which country has topped the 2020 Global Youth Development Index?
Answer: Singapore
Top Country – Singapore; Bottom Country – Chad
Q106. What is the theme of the International Youth Day (IYD)?

Answer: Transforming Food Systems: Youth Innovation for Human and Planetary Health
2021 Theme: Transforming Food Systems: Youth Innovation for Human and Planetary Health.
Q107. Which city of India has been declared as India’s first ‘water plus’ certified city, under the Swachh
Survekshan 2021?
Answer: Indore
India’s cleanest city, Indore, in Madhya Pradesh has achieved another feat of being declared as the country’s
first ‘water plus’ certified city, under the Swachh Survekshan 2021.
Q108. Who has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NPCI Bharat BillPay Ltd. (NBBL)?
Answer: Noopur Chaturvedi
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has appointed Noopur Chaturvedi as Chief Executive Officer
(CEO) of NPCI Bharat BillPay Ltd. (NBBL).
Q109. The Health QUEST study initiative has been launched by which organisation, to upgrade the healthcare
systems standards of the country?
Answer: ISRO
Dr K Sivan, Secretary, DOS and Chairman of ISRO recently inaugurated the ‘Health QUEST study (Health Quality
Upgradation Enabled by Space Technology of ISRO)’ through videoconferencing.
Q110. Which Indian airport has been ranked as the best airport of the country as per the 2021 Skytrax World
Airport Awards list?
Answer: Delhi Airport
The Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in New Delhi has found place among world’s top 50 best airports
in 2021 Skytrax World Airport Awards.
Q111. The 28th ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Foreign Ministers Meeting was held under the chairmanship of
which country?
Answer: Brunei
The 28th ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Foreign Ministers Meeting was held on 06 August 2021, virtually, under
the Chairmanship of Brunei Darussalam.
Q112. The appointment committee of the cabinet has extended the tenure of incumbent Home Secretary by
one-year, till August 2022. Who is the present Home Secretary?
Answer: Ajay Kumar Bhalla
Centre has approved the extension of the tenure of Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla for another one-year,
beyond the present tenure.
Q113. The ‘Al-Mohed Al-Hindi 2021’ was the first-ever joint naval exercise of Indian Navy with which country?
Answer: Saudi Arabia
India and Saudi Arabia are conducting the first ever joint naval exercises “Al-Mohed Al-Hindi 2021” in the
Arabian Gulf.
Q114. The RBL Bank has selected which cloud computing service provider as its preferred cloud provider?
Answer: Amazon Web Services
Mumbai-based RBL Bank has selected Amazon Web Services (AWS) as its preferred cloud service provider.
Q115. The World Organ Donation Day is observed every year on which day?
Answer: August 13
The World Organ Donation Day is celebrated every year on August 13 to raise awareness about the importance
of organ donation and motivate people to donate organs after death.
Q116. Which city will host the Durand Cup 2021?

Answer: Kolkata
Durand Cup, Asia’s oldest and world’s third oldest football tournament, is all set to make a comeback, after a
year’s gap. The 130th edition of Durand Cup is scheduled to be held in and around Kolkata between September
05 to October 03, 2021.
Q117. Who represented India at the 28th ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Foreign Ministers Meeting?
Answer: Rajkumar Ranjan Singh
From India, Minister of State for External Affairs Dr. Rajkumar Ranjan Singh led the delegation.
Q118. Who has been appointed as the Chairperson of the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA)?
Answer: Kamlesh Kumar Pant
Senior bureaucrat Kamlesh Kumar Pant has been appointed as the new Chairperson of the National
Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA)
Q119. When is the International Left Handers Day observed globally?

Answer: 13 August
The International Left Handers Day is observed on August 13 every year to celebrate the uniqueness and
differences of the left handers and raise awareness of the advantages and disadvantages of being left-handed in
a predominantly right-handed world.
Q120. Name the airport which has topped the prestigious 2021 Skytrax World Airport Awards list, as the Best
Airport in the World
Answer: Hamad International Airport, Doha
The Hamad International Airport in Doha, Qatar, has been named the “Best Airport in the World”.
Q121. Durand Cup is associated with which sports?

Answer: Football
Durand is a domestic football competition in India, organised by the Durand Football Tournament Society (DFTS)
and the Indian Army.
Q122. Prime Minister Modi recently virtually addressed the Investors Summit organised in which state to set
up vehicle scrapping infrastructure?
Answer: Gujarat
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi attended and addressed the Investor Summit in Gujarat via video conference
on August 13, 2021, organised for setting up vehicle scrapping infrastructure in Ahmedabad. As a part of the
Summit, PM Modi launched the National Automobile Scrappage Policy. The new policy invites investment for
setting up vehicle scrapping infrastructure under the Voluntary Vehicle-Fleet Modernization Program.
Q123. The Indian Navy recently participated in the multinational SEACAT exercise, organised in which
country?
Answer: Singapore
The Indian Navy participated in the U.S. Navy-led Southeast Asia Cooperation and Training (SEACAT) military
exercise in Singapore on August 10, 2021, to demonstrate its maritime maneuvers.
Q124. The IBSA Tourism Ministers’ meeting was organised by India through virtual platform recently, under
the Chairmanship of Union Minister of Tourism of India. Name the minister.
Answer: G. Kishan Reddy
On August 12, 2021, India organized the IBSA (India, Brazil and South Africa) Tourism Ministers’ meeting through
virtual platform. The Union Minister of Tourism of India, Shri G. Kishan Reddy, chaired the meeting. The Minister
of Tourism of the Federative Republic of Brazil, Gilson Machado Neto and the Deputy Minister of Tourism of the
Republic of South Africa, Fish Amos Mahlalela, attended videoconferencing under India’s IBSA Chairship.
Q125. Which player has been named as the ICC Men’s Player of the Month of July?
Answer: Shakib Al Hasan
Men’s Player of the Month of July – Shakib Al Hasan (Bangladesh all-rounder)
Q126. The 2020 Tokyo Paralympics will witness the largest ever Indian contingent. How many member Indian
team is participating in the Games?
Answer: 54
The upcoming Tokyo Paralympics, will witness the largest ever Indian contingent being send, with 54 para-
sportspersons participating across 9 sports disciplines.
Q127. Ghaznavi is a nuclear-capable surface-to-surface ballistic missile of which country?

Answer: Pakistan
The Pakistan Army successfully test-fired a nuclear-capable surface-to-surface ballistic missile Ghaznavi on
August 12, 2021.
Q128. Which company has been awarded the work to set up vehicle scrapping infrastructure, under the
National Automobile Scrappage Policy, launched by PM Modi during the Investors Summit on August 13,
2021?
Answer: Tata Motors
The Gujarat government has joined hands with auto major Tata Motors for setting up of a vehicle
scrapping facility in Ahmedabad.
Q129. The Union Minister of Agriculture recently addressed the 6th Agriculture Ministers meet of Shanghai
Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states. Who is the incumbent minister?
Answer: Narendra Singh Tomar
The Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar addressed the 6th meeting of
Agriculture Ministers of the member countries of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) on August 12, 2021,
through videoconferencing. The meeting was organized under the chairmanship of Tajikistan in Dushanbe.
Q130. The Southeast Asia Cooperation and Training (SEACAT) exercise is organised annually by which
country?
The 20th edition of the exercise was organised by the U.S. Navy, in Hybrid format, and included 20 other partner
nations from Indo-Pacific region, including India.
Q131. Name the player who has been named as the ICC Women’s Player of the Month of July?
Answer: Stafanie Taylor
Women’s Player of the Month of July – Stafanie Taylor (West Indies skipper)
Q132. PM Modi has declared to observe which day as the ‘Partition Horrors Remembrance Day’?
Answer: 14 August
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has declared that, August 14 will be observed as ‘Partition Horrors Remembrance
Day’ or ‘Vibhajan Vibhishika Smriti Diwas’, in memory of people’s struggles and sacrifices during the partition of
the country in 1947.
Q133. Training for Augmenting Productivity and Services (TAPAS) is an online portal launched by which
ministry?
Answer: Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment has launched an online portal named TAPAS (Training for Augmenting
Productivity and Services) to provide filmed lectures/courses and e-study material in the field of social defence.
Q134. Name the Indian national park which has become the first in the country ti get equipped with satellite
phones?
Answer: Kaziranga National Park
Kaziranga National Park (KNP) in Assam has become the first national park in India to be equipped with satellite
phones.
Q135. Recently the government launched brand name and logo for marketing of the urban Self-Help Group
(SHG) products. What brand name has been given to these products?
Answer: SonChiraiya
Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs has launched ‘SonChiraiya’, a brand and logo for marketing of the urban
Self-Help Group (SHG) products.
Q136. Four new wetlands from India have been added to the list of Ramsar sites. Which of the given options is
not true with respect to the location of these wetlands?
Answer: Sultanpur, UttarPradesh
Thol, Gujarat;Wadhwana, Gujarat;Sultanpur, Haryana;Bhindawas, Haryana
Q137. What is the name of India’s first Cattle Genomic Chip for the conservation of pure varieties of
indigenous cattle breeds?
Answer: IndiGau
Dr Jitendra Singh today released ‘IndiGau’ chip. It is India’s first Cattle Genomic Chip for the conservation of pure
varieties of indigenous cattle breeds like, Gir, Kankrej, Sahiwal, Ongole etc.
Q138. India’s first Drone Forensic Lab and Research Center has been inaugurated in which state?
Answer: Kerala
India’s first Drone Forensic Lab and Research Center has come up in Kerala. The inauguration of the center was
done by the Chief Minister of Kerala, Shri. Pinarayi Vijayan.
Q139. What is the name of the new advisory group created by the WHO to study the emergence of future
emerging pathogens with pandemic potential?
Answer: SAGO
World Health Organization (WHO) has created a new advisory group named, The International Scientific
Advisory Group for Origins of Novel Pathogens, or SAGO.
Q 140. Which Ministry has launched the SAMVAD 2.0 initiative, after the successful completion of phase first?
Answer: Ministry of Women and Child Development
Ministry of Women and Child Development has launched the 2nd phase of SAMVAD (Support, Advocacy &
Mental health interventions for children in Vulnerable circumstances And Distress).
Q141. Adi Godrej has announced to step down as the Chairman of Godrej Industries effective from October
01, 2021, Who will take over Mr Godrej?
Answer: Nadir Godrej
Adi Godrej will step down as the chairman of Godrej Industries on October 01, 2021. He will be replaced
by Nadir Godrej, his younger brother.
Q142. How many Ramsar sites are there in India currently?

Answer: 46
The total number of Ramsar sites in India have reached 46, covering a surface area of 1,083,322 hectares.
Q143. Kaziranga National Park (KNP) is located in which state?

Answer: Assam
Q144. How many Vande Bharat Express Train will be launched in India during the celebrations of ‘Azadi ka
Amrit Mahotsav’?
Answer: 75
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on the occasion of 75th Independence Day on August 15,
2021 and announced that 75 ‘Vande Bharat’ trains would connect different parts of the country in 75 weeks of
the celebration of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. The 75 Vande Bharat trains will connect every corner of the
country, in 75 weeks of the ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’, which is being celebrated from March 12, 2021, upto
August 15, 2023.
Q145. The celebrations for the 75th year of Independence of India is being observed in the country as Azadi ka
Amrit Mahotsav. The celebrations will continue till which year?
Answer: 2023
The 75th year of Independence is being celebrated as ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’. The celebrations will continue
till August 15, 2023.
Q146. Name the President of Afghanistan who has stepped down recently after the control of the country was
taken by the Taliban forces?
Answer: Ashraf Ghani
Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani will shortly tender his resignation on August 15, 2021, as the government
has surrendered to the Taliban forces, which entered Kabul and sought the unconditional surrender of the
central government.
Q147. Football legend Gerd Muller who passed away at 75, played for which country?
Answer: Germany
Gerd Muller, former West Germany forward and the Bayern Munich football legend, has passed away. He was
75.
Q148. Centre has launched Pradhan Mantri Gatishakti scheme for holistic development of infrastructure
sector and boosting employment. What is the approx amount that will be invested in the scheme?
Answer: Rs 100 trillion
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a Rs 100 lakh crore Pradhan Mantri Gatishakti scheme, while
addressing the nation on the 75th Independence Day from Red Fort on August 15, 2021.
Q149. The Operation Blue Freedom launched recently is a world record expedition, of a team of people with
disabilities from across the country from Delhi to reach which destination?
Answer: Siachen Glacier
The Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Dr. Virendra Kumar flagged off a pioneering world
record expedition named ‘Operation Blue Freedom’ from Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi on the
occasion of 75th Independence Day on August 15, 2021. The Operation Blue Freedom expedition comprise of a
team of people with disabilities from across the country to reach Siachen Glacier, to create a new World Record,
for the largest team of people with disabilities reaching the world’s highest battlefield.
Q150. Mohla Manpur, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh, Shakti, Manendragarh are the four newly formed districts to
which state?
Answer: Chhattisgarh
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has announced the creation of four new districts and 18 new tehsils
in the state. The four new districts are: Mohla Manpur, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh, Shakti, Manendragarh.
Q151. Chinmoy Chatterjee, who has passed away recently was an Indian player of which sports?
Answer: Football
Eminent India-international footballer Chinmoy Chatterjee, who played for the three Maidan heavyweights in
his prime in the 1970-80s, has passed away. He was 68.
Q152. The Government of India has set the target of becoming ‘energy independent’ country, by which year?
Answer: 2047
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set the target of becoming ‘energy independent’ country by the year
2047, the year when India will celebrate 100th year of Independence.
Q153. My e-Haat portal has been launched by which company to empower artisans?
Answer: HCL Foundation
HCL Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of HCL Technologies has launched an online portal, ‘My
e-Haat’, to empower artisans and strengthen the value chain of the handicraft sector in the country.
Q154. Harshit Raja is the 69th and newest Grandmaster in Chess for India. He hails from which city?
Answer: Pune
The 20-year-old Chess player Harshit Raja from Pune, Maharashtra has become the 69th Grandmaster of India in
Chess.
Q155. Vice President of India Shri M Venkaiah Naidu recently unveiled the foundation stone of Innovation and
Development Centre of Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR). In which city is
the centrally-owned JNCASR based?
Answer: Bengaluru
The Vice President of India Shri M Venkaiah Naidu laid the foundation stone of Innovation and Development
Centre of Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), Bengaluru on August 16, 2021.
Q156. Unmukt Chand has recently announced his retirement from which game for India?
Answer: Cricket
Former India U-19 World Cup winning captain Unmukt Chand, has announced his retirement from playing any
form of cricket in India.
Q157. Which Indian hospital has become the first hospital of India to house a fire station inside the hospital
premises?
Answer: AIIMS, New Delhi
The All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS) in New Delhi has become the first hospital of India to house a
fire station inside the hospital premises, to meet any emergency. For this, AIIMS has collaborated with Delhi Fire
Service (DFS).
Q158. Which state in India has become the first to recognise the Community Forest Resource Rights (CFRR) in
an urban area and in core area of a tiger reserve?
Answer: Chhattisgarh
The Chhattisgarh government has become the first state to recognise the Community Forest Resource Rights
(CFRR) in an urban area and in core area of a tiger reserve.
Q159. The world’s second-largest National Gene Bank has been set up at the National Bureau of Plant Genetic
Resources (NBPGR). Where is the facility located?
Answer: New Delhi
The Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar inaugurated the world’s
second-largest National Gene Bank at the National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (NBPGR), Pusa, New
Delhi on August 16, 2021.
Q160. How many Gallantry awards have been approved by President Ramnath Kovind for armed forces,
police and paramilitary personnel on the occasion of Independence Day on August 15, 2021?
Answer: 144
President Shri Ram Nath Kovind, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, has approved 144 Gallantry
awards for armed forces, police and paramilitary personnel on the occasion of Independence Day 2021.
Q161. What is the Financial Inclusion Index (FI-Index) for the period ending March 2021, introduced by the
RBI?
Answer: 53.9
The annual FI-Index for the period ending March 2021 is 53.9 while for the period ending March 2017 it is 43.4.
Q162. The mobile app Photographic Record of On-site Facility (PROOF) has been launched by which state/UT?
Answer: Jammu & Kashmir
In Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha unveiled a mobile application named PROOF, to bring
more transparency and accountability in the governance system. PROOF stands for ‘Photographic Record of On-
site Facility’.
Q163. Name the Indian chess player who has won the 2021 Spilimbergo Open chess tournament
Answer: Raunak Sadhwani
A 15-year-old young Indian Grandmaster Raunak Sadhwani has won the 19th Spilimbergo Open chess
tournament on August 15, 2021 in Italy.
Q164. Who is the author of the book ‘The Dream of Revolution: A Biography of Jayaprakash Narayan’?
Answer: Bimal Prasad and Sujata Prasad
A new book titled “The Dream of Revolution: A Biography of Jayaprakash Narayan”, written by historian Bimal
Prasad and author Sujata Prasad, will be released on August 23, 2021.
Q165. Hakainde Hichilema has won the Presidential election of which country?
Answer: Zambia
In Zambia, opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema, of the United Party for National Development , has won the
2021 general Presidential election of the country.
Q166. The bilateral navy exercise named ‘Exercise Konkan 2021’ was held between the Indian Navy and the
Navy of which country recently?
Answer: Britain
The Indian Naval Ship Tabar arrived at Portsmouth in England on August 12, 2021, to undertake the annual
bilateral drill ‘Exercise Konkan 2021’ between the Indian Navy and Britain’s Royal Navy.
Q167. Muhyiddin Yassin has recently resigned as the Prime Minister of which country?
Answer: Malaysia
The Prime Minister of Malaysia Muhyiddin Yassin and his cabinet resigned after losing confidence vote in
parliament.
Q168. Maki Kaji, who has passed away recently, was the creator of which innovative
Answer: Sudoku
Maki Kaji, the creator of puzzle Sudoku passed away at the age of 69 years due to bile duct cancer.
Q169. What will be the interest rate that will be applicable on the green and sustainable deposits programme
launched by HDFC bank for retail clients?
Answer: 6.55%
India’s largest private sector bank, HDFC has launched a green and sustainable deposits programme for retail
clients, with an aim to safeguard the environment from climate change. The funds from these fixed deposits will
be used for financing of green and sustainable housing credit solutions and services. Interest Rates : 6.55
percent
Q170. How many parameters are there in the Financial Inclusion Index (FI-Index) of RBI?
Answer: 3
Parameters of FI-Index: The FI-Index comprises of three parameters, namely- Access (35%), Usage (45%), and
Quality (20%) with each of these consisting of various dimensions, which are computed based on a number of
indicators. In total there are 97 indicators.
Q171. The 5th BRICS Industry Ministers Meeting was held recently under the chairmanship of India. Who is
the Union Minister of Commerce and Industry in GoI?
Answer: Piyush Goyal
The Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution and Textiles, Shri
Piyush Goyal chaired the 5th BRICS Industry Ministers Meeting on August 18, 2021. India holds the Chairship of
BRICS for 2021.
Q172. Which day in the year is celebrated as World Humanitarian Day?

Answer: 19 August
The World Humanitarian Day (WHD) is observed every year on 19 August to pay tribute to humanitarian
personnel and those workers who lost or risked their lives while doing humanitarian service.
Q173. How many National Youth awards (NYA) have been conferred by the Ministry of Sports on the occasion
of International Youth Day 2021?
Answer: 22
The Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Shri Anurag Singh Thakur presented the National Youth Awards
for the year 2017-18 and 2018-19 on August 12, 2021 on the occasion of the International Youth Day 2021. A
total of 22 National Youth awards (NYA) were given in individual and organisations categories.
Q174. Which company has roped in Saikhom Mirabai Chanu as its brand ambassador?
Answer: Amway India
Direct selling FMCG major Amway India has roped in Olympic silver medalist weightlifter Saikhom Mirabai
Chanu as brand ambassador for Amway and its Nutrilite range of products in the country.
Q175. The Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF) has inked an agreement with which telecom operator to
ensure high quality and high speed internet facility to states in the North Eastern Region of India?
Answer: BSNL
The Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF) has signed an agreement with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited
(BSNL) to make available high quality and high speed internet facility to states in the North Eastern Region of
India.
Q176. Which actress has been appointed as the chairperson of the Mumbai Academy of Moving Image
(MAMI) Film Festival, replacing Deepika Padukone?
Answer: Priyanka Chopra
Actress-producer Priyanka Chopra Jonas has been appointed as the chairperson of Jio Mumbai Academy of
Moving Image (MAMI) Film Festival on August 17, 2021.
Q177. The Indian Navy and Vietnam Navy recently undertook bilateral maritime exercise in which region,
where INS Ranvijay and INS Kora participated from Indian side?
Answer: South China Sea
The Indian Navy and Vietnam People’s Navy (VPN) undertook bilateral maritime exercise on August 18, 2021 in
the South China Sea, to strengthen the defence ties among the two navies. From India, INS Ranvijay and INS
Kora took part in the exercise and from the Vietnam People’s Navy (VPN), frigate VPNS Ly Thai To(HQ-012)
participated in the drill.
Q178. The World Photography Day is celebrated on which day?

Answer: August 19
The World Photography Day is celebrated on 19 August every year to promote photography as a hobby and also
inspire photographers around the globe to share a single photo with the rest of the world.
Q179. What is the theme of the World Humanitarian Day 2021?

Answer: #TheHumanRace
The theme for 2021 WHD is #TheHumanRace: a global challenge for climate action in solidarity with people who
need it the most.
Q180. Who is the current Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports?
Answer: Anurag Singh Thakur
The Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports – Shri Anurag Singh Thakur
Q181. The Aarogya Dhara- 2.0 event was organised by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare recently to
mark the completion of how many treatments under AB-PMJAY?
Answer: 2 crore
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare had organized an event Aarogya Dhara- 2.0 to mark the completion of 2
Crore treatments under Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) on August 18, 2021.
Q182. When is the World Mosquito Day observed globally?

Answer: 20 August
World Mosquito Day is observed on 20 August annually to raise awareness about the causes of malaria and how
it can be prevented.
Q183. What is the revised GDP growth rate of India as projected by India Ratings (Ind-Ra) in FY22?
Answer: 9.40%
India Ratings (Ind-Ra) has projected the GDP growth rate for India for FY22 at 9.4%.
Q184. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has notified the Electronic Monitoring and Enforcement
of Road Safety, which, among other things, requires the state government to place electronic enforcement
devices in major cities having more than ___________ population
Answer: 1 million
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has issued notification regarding Electronic Monitoring and
Enforcement of Road Safety. This will be known as Rule 167A in the Central Motor Vehicles (Seventeenth
Amendment) Rules, 2021. State Governments will be required to place electronic enforcement devices at high-
risk and high-density corridors on National Highways and State Highways, and at critical junctions at least in
major cities with more than one million population and also including the 132 cities mentioned in the gazette.
Q185. Which platform has been launched by RBI to strengthen compliance by entities that are supervised by
the RBI?
Answer: PRISM
The Reserve Bank of India will launch “Platform for Regulated Entities for Integrated Supervision and Monitoring
(PRISM)”, a web-based platform via which the entities that are supervised by the RBI may submit various
compliances to the RBI.
Q186. The DISC 5.0 initiative has been launched by which ministry?
Answer: Ministry of Defence
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh launched Defence India Startup Challenge (DISC) 5.0 under Innovations for
Defence Excellence – Defence Innovation Organisation (iDEX-DIO) initiative, on August 19, 2021 in New Delhi.
Q187. The Minister of State for Culture addressed the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Culture
Ministers Meeting under the Chairship of Tajikistan. Name the MoS for culture in GoI.?
Answer: Arjun Ram Meghwal
The Minister of State (MoS) for Culture, Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal addressed the Shanghai Cooperation
Organization (SCO) Culture Ministers Meeting on 18 August, 2021, through virtual mode. The meeting was
hosted by Tajikistan, which holds the Chairship of SCO in 2021.
Q188. Which tech platform has been launched by India in collaboration with the UN, for improving the safety
and security of the UN peacekeepers?
Answer: Unite Aware
India has launched a tech platform named “UNITE Aware”, in collaboration with the UN, for improving the safety
and security of the UN peacekeepers.
Q189. Nitin Chugh has stepped down as the managing director and chief executive officer (MD & CEO) of
which bank?
Answer: Ujjivan Small Finance Bank
Nitin Chugh has announced his retirement from the post of managing director and chief executive officer (MD &
CEO) of Ujjivan Small Finance Bank w.e.f September 30, 2021.
Q190. Sadbhavana Diwas is observed in India annually to commemorate the birth anniversary of which Indian
leader?
Answer: Rajiv Gandhi
Every year India observes Sadbhavana Diwas on August 20 to commemorate the birth anniversary of late
erstwhile Prime Minister, Rajiv Gandhi.
Q191. Government has recently announced Rs.77.45 crore revival package for NERAMAC, a centrally owned
enterprise under the administrative control of ______________
Answer: Ministry of Development of North Eastern Regional
The Central Government has approved a revival package of Rs.77.45 crore for the revival of North Eastern
Regional Agricultural Marketing Corporation Limited (NERAMAC). NERAMAC is a central Public Section
Enterprises under the administrative control of Ministry of Development of North Eastern Regional (MDoNER).
Q192. Who is the author of the book ‘Operation Khukri’?

Answer: Major General Rajpal Punia
A new book titled ‘Operation Khukri’, on one of Indian Army’s most successful UN Peacekeeping missions, in the
jungles of Sierra Leone in 2000, has been released recently. The book has been written by Major General Rajpal
Punia, who led the Indian Peace Keeping Force in the West African country as a Major. It has been co-authored
by his daughter, Damini.
Q193. In India, when is the Akshay Urja Diwas celebrated?

Answer: 20 August
Akshay Urja Diwas (Renewable Energy Day) is observed every year on 20 August since 2004 to raise awareness
about the developments and adoption of renewable energy in India.
Q194. The “JAZBAA-E- TIRANGA” Relay Marathon was organised in which state/UT by the Indian Army?
The Indian Army in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir organised a 400 Km “JAZBAA-E- TIRANGA” Relay
Marathon recently.
Q195. How much amount has been earmarked by the Ministry of Defence for domestic procurement through
Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) initiative for the financial year 2021-2022?
Answer: Rs 1000 crore
The Ministry of Defence has earmarked Rs 1,000 crore for domestic procurement through iDEX initiative for the
financial year 2021-2022. The Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence has approved a
budgetary support of Rs. 498.80 crore for iDEX for the next 5 years from 2021-22 to 2025-26.
Q196. Recently, an All Women Tri-Services Mountaineering Team, successfully scaled the Mount Manirang
and unfurled the national flag. The Mount Manirang is in which state?
Answer: Himachal Pradesh
An ‘All Women Tri-Services Mountaineering Team’ successfully scaled Mt Manirang (21,625 ft) in Himachal
Pradesh on August 15, 2021 and unfurled the national flag as a part of commemorative activities for ‘Azadi Ka
Amrut Mahotsav’, to celebrate the 75 years of Independence.
Q197. Neo Collections is a DIY Digital Repayment platform launched by which bank?
Answer: Kotak Mahindra Bank
Kotak Mahindra Bank has launched a platform named ‘Neo Collections’, which is a Do It Yourself
Digital Repayment Platform for missed loan repayments.
Q198. PM Narendra Modi recently inaugurated several projects related to Somnath Temple. In which state is
the historic temple located?
Answer: Gujarat
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of multiple projects in Somnath,
Gujarat on August 20, 2021 via video conferencing.
Q199. The World Senior Citizen Day is marked every year on which day?
Answer: 21 August
The World Senior Citizen Day is observed globally on August 21 every year to raise awareness about issues
affecting older people, such as deterioration with age and the abuse of the elderly and support, honor and show
appreciation to seniors and to recognize their achievements.
Q200. Name the bank in UAE with which NPCI International Payments Ltd (NIPL) has tied up to launch the UPI
facility in UAE?
Answer: Mashreq Bank
NPCI International Payments Ltd (NIPL) has partnered with Mashreq Bank to launch the payment system facility
of Unified Payments Interface (UPI), in the UAE.
Q201. Amazon has appointed which Indian celebrity to lend voice for Alexa?
Answer: Amitabh Bachchan
Amitabh Bachchan has become India’s First Celebrity to lend his voice for Amazon’s Alexa. His voice will be
available both in English and Hindi language.
Q202. The ‘Small Business Loans Initiative’ has been unveiled in India by which of these companies in
collaboration with Indifi?
Answer: Facebook
Facebook India has launched “Small Business Loans Initiative” in India in partnership with online lending
platform Indifi. India is the first country where Facebook is rolling out this programme.
Q203. The International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism is celebrated on which
day of the year?
Answer: 21 August
The International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism is a UN recognised day observed
on August 21 to pay tribute to the individuals across the globe who have been attacked, injured, traumatized or
lost their lives because of terrorist attacks.
Q204. Which company has emerged as the world’s most valuable company in Hurun’s 2021 Global 500 Most
Valuable Companies?
Answer: Apple
Apple is the world’s most valuable company (USD 2,443 billion) according to the Hurun Global 500 Most
Valuable Companies list 2021.
Q205. Who has been roped in as the chairman of the committee formed by government to double and
quadruple the exports of handlooms in 3 years?
Answer: Sunil Sethi
Government of India has constituted an 8-member Committee with an aim of doubling the production and
quadrupling the exports of handlooms in 3 years. Shri Sunil Sethi, Chairman of Fashion Design Council of India
(FDCI) New Delhi, is the Chairman of the committee.
Q206. Reliance Industries is the top Indian company in Hurun Global 500 Most Valuable Companies list 2021,
ranked at 57 spot. How many Indian companies are there in the list?
Answer: 12
Reliance Industries (USD 188 billion) ranked at 57 is the top Indian company in the list. There are total 12 Indian
companies in this list.
Q207. Shanti Lal Jain has been appointed as the MD and CEO of which bank?
Answer: Indian Bank
Shanti Lal Jain has been appointed as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Indian Bank for a
period of three years. He will replace Ms. Padmaja Chunduru as MD and CEO of Indian Bank.
Q208. The Sanskrit Week is being observed from _______ in 2021 in India
Answer: August 19 to August 25
In 2021, India is observing the Sanskrit Week from August 19 to August 25, 2021.
Q209. Which region in India has got the highest altitude herbal park of the country recently?
Answer: Chamoli
India’s highest altitude herbal park has been inaugurated on Saturday at Mana village in Chamoli district of
Uttarakhand.
Q210. NTPC Ltd. has unveiled India’s largest floating solar PV project in which city of India recently?
Answer: Visakhapatnam
NTPC has commissioned the largest floating solar PV project in India of 25MW power on the reservoir of its
Simhadri thermal station in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. This is also the first solar project to be set up under
the Flexibilisation Scheme. This scheme was notified by the Government of India in 2018.
Q211. India’s first Solar Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station has been inaugurated at which highway route?
Answer: Delhi to Chandigarh Highway
The Delhi-Chandigarh Highway has become the first e-vehicle friendly highway in India. The Union Heavy
Industries Minister Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey inaugurated India’s first Solar Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging
Station at the Karnal Lake Resort on August 19, 2021.
Q212. The Cybersecurity Multi-Donor Trust Fund has been launched by which organisation?
Answer: World Bank
The World Bank has launched a new ‘Cybersecurity Multi-Donor Trust Fund’, to better roll-out cybersecurity
development agenda in a systematic manner.. World Bank has partnered with four countries, namely Estonia,
Japan, Germany, and the Netherlands, to launch the fund.
Q213. The Hisar Airport is being renamed after which ruler?

Answer: Maharaja Agrasen
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar has announced to rename the Hisar Airport as Maharaja Agrasen
International Airport.
Q214. World Sanskrit Day is observed annually on the occasion of which Indian festival?
Answer: Raksha Bandhan
The World Sanskrit Day, (also known as Sanskrit Diwas), is celebrated every year on Shraavanapoornima, that is
the Poornima day of the Shraavana month in the Hindu calendar, which is also marked as Raksha Bandhan. In
2021, this day is being observed on August 22, 2021.
Q215. Who has been appointed as the Chairman of the reconstituted Advisory Board for Banking and
Financial Frauds (ABBFF) by CVC?
Answer: T M Bhasin
The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) has announced the re-appointment of T M Bhasin as chairman of the
Advisory Board for Banking and Financial Frauds (ABBFF).
Q216. Ismail Sabri Yaakob has been appointed as the new Prime Minister of which country?
Answer: Malaysia
Ismail Sabri Yaakob has been appointed as the new Prime Minister of Malaysia. Before this, he was the Deputy
Prime Minister of Malaysia.
Q217. Name the AI-enabled chatbot launched by BPCL to provide seamless self-service experience and faster
resolution of queries/issues?
Answer: URJA
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) launched (after pilot test) an AI-enabled chatbot, named Urja to
provide its customers a platform for seamless self-service experience and faster resolution of queries/issues.
URJA is the first such chatbot in the oil and gas industry in India.
Q218. Veteran Indian politician Kalyan Singh who has passed away recently was the former Chief Minister of
which state?
Answer: Uttar Pradesh
Former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Kalyan Singh passed away at the age of 89 years due to multiple organ
failure.
Q219. The International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief is
celebrated every year on_________
Answer: 22 August
The International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief is observed
on August 22 every year since 2019.
Q220. When is the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition observed?
Answer: 23 August
International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition is a UNESCO designated day held
every year on August 23 to memorialize the transatlantic slave trade.
Q221. Who is the incumbent CEO of Infosys?

Answer: Salil Parekh
Ministry of Finance has summoned Sh Salil Parekh, MD&CEO of Infosys to explain to hon’ble FM as to why even
after 2.5 months since launch of new e-filing portal, glitches in the portal have not been resolved.
Q222. Yuktdhara is a portal to plan for new MGNREGA assets using Remote Sensing and GIS based
information. The portal has been launched by which organisation?
Answer: ISRO
The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for the Ministry of Science and Technology, Shri Jitendra
Singh launched a new Geospatial Planning Portal under Bhuvan named “Yuktdhara” on August 23, 2021, to
enable planning of new MGNREGA assets using Remote Sensing and GIS based information. The portal has been
jointly developed by ISRO and Ministry of Rural Development.
Q223. The ‘National Monetisation Pipeline’ was recently launched by FM Nirmala Sitharaman. The pipeline
has been developed by which organisation?
Answer: NITI Aayog
Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt Nirmala Sitharaman, launched the asset monetisation
pipeline of Central ministries and public sector entities: ‘National Monetisation Pipeline’. The pipeline has been
developed by NITI Aayog, in consultation with infrastructure line ministries, based on the mandate for ‘Asset
Monetisation’ under Union Budget 2021-22.
Q224. What is the total corpus of the Ubharte Sitaare Fund (USF), launched recently by Finance Minister
Nirmala Sitharaman?
Answer: Rs 250 crore
Finance Minister of India, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, launched the ‘Ubharte Sitaare Fund (USF)’ of corpus Rs 250
crore for export-oriented small and mid-sized companies. The launch was done in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh on
August 21, 2021.
Q225. The Amrit Mahotsav Shri Shakti Innovation Challenge 2021 has been launched by which organisation in
partnership with UN Women in India?
Answer: MyGov
MyGov under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and UN Women have joined hands to
launch the Amrit Mahotsav Shri Shakti Innovation Challenge 2021. The aim of this challenge is encourage
technology solutions developed by Women Entrepreneurs related to Women’s Safety and Empowerment.
Q226. Who has been appointed as the new Governor of Manipur?

Answer: La. Ganesan
Senior BJP leader from Tamil Nadu, La. Ganesan, has been appointed as the new Governor of Manipur with
effect from August 23, 2021.
Q227. HDFC bank has recently tied with which company to build comprehensive solutions across payment
gateway, point of sale machines and credit products?
Answer: Paytm
HDFC Bank and Paytm have partnered to build comprehensive solutions across payment gateway, point of sale
machines and credit products. This includes Paytm Postpaid which is a Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) solution, Eazy
EMI and Flexi Pay.
Q228. The World Water Week is being observed globally in 2021 from August 23 to 27. The annual celebration
is organised by international organisation SIWI. Its headquarter is located at__________
Answer: Stockholm, Sweden
The World Water Week is an annual event organized by Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) since
1991 to address the global water issues and related concerns of international development. The World Water
Week 2021 has been organised from 23-27 August, in entirely digital format.
Q229. India’s first smog tower has been set up in which city?
Answer: New Delhi
India’s first smog tower has been set up in Connaught Place, Delhi. It will purify 1,000 cubic metres of air per
second within a radius of around 1 km. Smog towers are large towers built with the aim of purifying the air.
Q230. Which financial body has signed $500 million loan with Indian government to expand the metro rail
network in Bengaluru?
Answer: ADB
Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of India and have signed a $500 million loan to expand
the metro rail network in Bengaluru with the construction of two new metro lines totaling 56 km in length.
Q231. Name the Indian UT which has recently launched first of its kind online grievance redressal portal to
address the grievances of the migrants in the UT?
The government of Jammu and Kashmir, has launched an online grievance redressal portal to address the
grievances of the Kashmiri migrants, becoming the first UT to put in place such portal for migrants. The portal
can be accessed at JK government’s official website: ‘Relief & Rehabilitation (M)’ (www.jkmigrantrelief.nic.in).
Q232. NeoBolt is India’s first indigenous motorized wheelchair vehicle. The vehicle has been developed by
which institution?
Answer: IIT Madras
IIT Madras has developed India’s first indigenous motorized wheelchair vehicle named ‘NeoBolt’, which can be
used not only on roads but even on uneven terrains.
Q233. Name the newly appointed CEO of BARC India

Answer: Nakul Chopra
Nakul Chopra has been appointed as the new chief executive officer (CEO) of television monitoring
agency Broadcast Audience Research Council (Barc), India.
Q234. What is the estimated monetisation potential of National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP)?
Answer: Rs 6.0 lakh crores
NMP estimates aggregate monetisation potential of Rs 6.0 lakh crores through core assets of the Central
Government, over a four-year period, from FY 2022 to FY 2025.
Q235. Which organisation will be responsible to manage the Ubharte Sitaare Fund (USF)?
Answer: SIDBI and EXIM
The fund will be managed by India Exim Bank and SIDBI. The fund has been launched under the Ubharte Sitaare
Programme (USP) announced in the Budget speech of 2021-22.
Q236. What is the theme of the World Water Week 2021?

Answer: B) Building Resilience Faster
The theme for World Water Week 2021 is ‘Building Resilience Faster’.
Q237. New Delhi is the 48th safe city in the world as per the Safe Cities Index 2021, which ranked 60 global
cities for the level of urban safety. The index is released by which organisation?
Answer: Economist Intelligence Unit
From India, New Delhi and Mumbai have found place in the Safe Cities Index 2021, released by the Economist
Intelligence Unit (EIU).. New Delhi is placed at 48th position with a score of 56.1, while Mumbai is at 50th place
with score of 54.4.
Q238. Name of E-Comic cum Activity Book launched by the government on accessibility-related issues for
Divyangs?
Answer: Priya -The Accessibility Warrior
“Priya -The Accessibility Warrior”– It is an E-Comic cum Activity Book. The book will sensitize the students on
accessibility-related issues for Divyangs.
Q239. Who has been appointed as the joint secretary in the Ministry of Cooperation?
Answer: Abhay Kumar Singh
Abhay Kumar Singh has been appointed as joint secretary in the Ministry of Cooperation. This ministry was
recently formed with an aim to strengthen the cooperative movement in the country.
Q240. Name the author of the book released recently named ‘Mission Domination: An Unfinished Quest’?
Answer: Boria Majumdar and Kushan Sarkar
A new book titled “Mission Domination: An Unfinished Quest”, authored by Boria Majumdar and Kushan
Sarkar, released on August 20, 2021.
Q241. Which agency has launched ‘Forum for Decarbonizing Transport’ in partnership with World Resources
Institute(WRI) India?
Answer: NITI Aayog
NITI Aayog and World Resources Institute(WRI), India, jointly launched the ‘Forum for Decarbonizing
Transport’ in India. NITI Aayog is the implementing partner for India.
Q242. The Government of India has partnered with which inter-governmental organisation to Setup Network
of Genomic Surveillance and Study the Overlap of SARS-CoV-2 with tuberculosis?
Answer: BRICS
The Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India has collaborated
with BRICS countries to implement SARS-CoV-2 NGS-BRICS consortium and multi centric programme for
studying the impact of severe COVID-19 conditions on TB patients.
Q243. Which country has recently developed world’s first ever “fossil-free” steel?
Answer: Sweden
A Swedish steel conglomerate, HYBRIT, has created the world’s first ever “fossil-free” steel, in an effort to
reduce the global carbon footprint of the steel industry, which currently accounts for 8% of global emissions.
Q244. Who is the author of the book – Address Book: A Publishing Memoir In the time of COVID?
Answer: Ritu Menon
Indian feminist writer and publisher Ritu Menon has come out with her new book titled “Address Book: A
Publishing Memoir In the time of COVID”.
Q245. The Indian Navy recently conducted the bilateral maritime exercise “Zair-Al-Bahr” with which country?
Answer: Qatar
The Indian Navy and Qatar Naval Force successfully conducted the second edition of the
bilateral maritime exercise “Zair-Al-Bahr”, from August 9-14, 2021 in the Persian Gulf.
Q246. Which city has topped the Safe Cities Index 2021?
Answer: Copenhagen
Copenhagen, the capital city of Denmark, has been named as the world’s safest city from among 60 global cities,
in Safe Cities Index 2021, released by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU).
Q247. Which Indian state has become the first state in India to implement National Education Policy (NEP-
2020)?
Answer: Karnataka
Karnataka is the first state in the country to implement National Education Policy (NEP- 2020)
Q248. What is the name given to the mission undertaken by Indian government for evacuating its citizens
from Taliban occupied Afghanistan?
Answer: Operation Devi Shakti
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has given a name to India’s complex mission of evacuating its citizens
from war-torn Afghanistan, as ‘Operation Devi Shakti’.
Q249. The Virtual Open Schooling platform for NIOS has been designed by Ed4All in association with which
company?
Answer: Microsoft
The Virtual Open Schooling platform has been designed for NIOS by Ed4All and Microsoft.
Q250. The NIPUN Bharat Mission aims to ensure every child achieves the desired learning competencies in
reading, writing and numeracy by the end of Grade 3, by which year?
Answer: 2026-27
NIPUN Bharat Mission– The aim of NIPUN Bharat Mission is to ensure every child achieves the desired learning
competencies in reading, writing and numeracy by the end of Grade 3, by 2026-27.
Q251. The SAMRIDH programme has recently been launched by which ministry to boost start-up ecosystem in
India?
Answer: Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology
Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology has launched the “Start-up Accelerators of MeitY for pRoduct
Innovation, Development and growth (SAMRIDH)” programme. The programme was launched by Shri Ashwini
Vaishnaw, Union Minister MeitY.
Q252. Which Ministry has launched a ‘100 days campaign’ named SUJALAM?
Answer: Ministry of Jal Shakti
Ministry of Jal Shakti has launched a ‘100 days campaign’ named SUJALAM to create more and more Open
Defecation Free (ODF) Plus villages by undertaking waste water management at village level.
Q253. India’s first green hydrogen electrolyzer manufacturing unit has been unveiled in which city?
Answer: Bengaluru
US-based Ohmium International has started India’s first green hydrogen electrolyzer manufacturing unit
at Bengaluru, Karnataka. The factory will manufacture India-made Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) hydrogen
electrolyzers.
Q254. Recently which bank sold around 2% of its stake in CDSL for Rs 222.71 crore?
Answer: HDFC Bank
HDFC Bank has divested more than 2% stake in Central Depository Services (India) Ltd (CDSL) in tranches during
June-August 2021 for Rs 222.71 crore.
Q255. The world’s largest and tallest observation wheel is set to be launched in which city?
Answer: Dubai
The world’s largest and tallest observation wheel is set to be unveiled in Dubai, UAE on October 21, 2021. The
observation wheel called as ‘Ain Dubai’, is 250 m (820 ft) in height, located at Bluewaters Island.
Q256. What is the rank of India in the 2021 Global Manufacturing Risk Index?
Answer: 2nd
India has been ranked second in Cushman & Wakefield’s 2021 Global Manufacturing Risk Index. The ranking
ranks country based on the most favorable locations for international manufacturing,
Q257. The “12% Club” app has been launched by which fintech firm?
Answer: BharatPe
BharatPe has launched “12% Club” app that will allow consumers to invest and earn up to 12 percent annual
interest or borrow at a similar rate.
Q258. Former Indian player Syed Shahid Hakim who has passed away was associated with which game?
Answer: Football
Syed Shahid Hakim, a former India footballer and member of the Indian team that played in the 1960 Rome
Olympics, has passed away suffering a stroke. He was 82.
Q259. India recently hosted the 11th Meeting of the BRICS High Representatives Responsible for National
Security. Name the National Security Advisor of India who chaired the meeting?
Answer: Ajit Doval
The 11th Meeting of the BRICS High Representatives Responsible for National Security was held on August 24,
2021, via video conferencing. The National Security Advisor of India Ajit Doval hosted the meeting, since India is
the chair for 2021 BRICS summit. The 15th BRICS Summit is scheduled to be held in September 2021.
Q260. RBI has approved the appointment of Sandeep Bakhshi, as the MD & CEO of which bank?
Answer: ICICI Bank
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the re-appointment of Sandeep Bakhshi as the MD & CEO of ICICI
Bank.
Q261. Tech firm Infosys has become the _________ company in India to touch a market capitalization (m-cap)
of USD 100 billion?
Answer: 4th
On August 24, 2021, Infosys became the fourth Indian company to touch a market capitalization (m-cap) of USD
100 billion. TCS, Reliance Industries and HDFC Bank are the first three companies to cross the market
capitalization of USD 100 billion.
Q262. The India – Kazakhstan Joint Training Exercise, “KAZIND-21”, is which edition of the annual bilateral
military exercise?
Answer: 5th
The 5th edition of Indo- Kazakhstan Joint Training Exercise, “KAZIND-21” will be held from August 30 to
September 11, 2021, at Training Node, Aisha Bibi, Kazakhstan.
Q263. Which Indian para-athlete was the flag bearer at the opening ceremony of Tokyo Paralympics 2021?
Answer: Tek Chand
Indian shot-putter Tek Chand was the flag-bearer for the Indian contingents at the opening ceremony of
Paralympics in Tokyo on August 24, 2021.
Q264. Which country has topped the 2021 Global Manufacturing Risk Index?
Answer: China
China is at the top spot. The US is at third position, followed by Canada, Czech Republic, Indonesia, Lithuania,
Thailand, Malaysia and Poland.
Q265. The Global Manufacturing Risk Index is released by which organisation?

Answer: Cushman & Wakefield
Q266. Government has recently replaced the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Rules, 2021 with liberalized
Drone Rules, 2021. What is the maximum penalty for violation of liberalized Drone Rules, 2021?
Answer: Rs 1 lakh
Ministry of Civil Aviation has repealed the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Rules, 2021 and replace the same
with the liberalized Drone Rules, 2021. Maximum penalty for violations reduced to INR 1 lakh.
Q267. Which bank has topped the EASE Reforms Index Award 2021 (EASE 3.0 Awards)?
Answer: A) Union Bank of India
State Bank of India is the Overall winner of the EASE Reforms Index Award 2021 (EASE 3.0 Awards). Bank of
Baroda is second and Union Bank of India is third.
Q268. RBI has recently announced to include the beneficiaries of which scheme from tier-1 and tier-2 centres
under PIDF Scheme?
Answer: PM SVANidhi Scheme
The Reserve Bank of India has announced to include street vendors of tier-1 and tier-2 centres, identified as part
of the PM Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi Scheme) as beneficiaries under the Payments
Infrastructure Development Fund (PIDF) Scheme.
Q269. Indian government has approved an increase in the family pension of bank employees to what percent
of the last salary drawn?
Answer: 30%
Central Government has approved the Indian Banks’ Association’s (IBA) proposal to increase the family pension
to 30% of the last salary drawn.
Q270. Carol Furtado has recently been named as the interim CEO of which bank?
Answer: Ujjivan Small Finance Bank
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank has named Carol Furtado as the interim CEO of the bank after the whole time CEO
Nitin Chugh resigned recently.
Q271. The DRDO is showcasing its 11 products at the International Military and Technical Forum ‘ARMY 2021’.
The annual exhibition of armament and military equipment is organised by which country?
Answer: Russia
The International Military and Technical Forum ‘ARMY 2021’ has been organised in Moscow, Russia from August
22 to 28, 2021, at Patriot Expo, Kubinka Air Base and Alabino military training grounds.
Q272. The Ministry of Finance has notified the Enhanced Access & Service Excellence, EASE-4.0 for 2021-22.
What is the theme of the latest edition of EASE?
Answer: Technology-enabled, simplified, and collaborative banking
Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman has unveiled the fourth edition of
the Public Sector Bank (PSB) Reforms Agenda ‘EASE 4.0’ for 2021-22. The major theme for EASE 4.0 is
“Technology-enabled, simplified, and collaborative banking.” EASE stands for- Enhanced Access & Service
Excellence (EASE).
Q273. Who is the author of the book ‘Accelerating India: 7 Years of Modi Government’?
Answer: K J Alphons
Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi received a book titled ‘Accelerating India: 7 Years of Modi Government’, on
August 26, 2021, by former Union Minister, Shri K J Alphons.
Q274. The Women Entrepreneurship Platform “WEP Nxt” has been launched by NITI Aayog in partnership
with which company?
Answer: Cisco
NITI Aayog in partnership with Cisco has launched the next phase of the Women Entrepreneurship Platform
(WEP) titled “WEP Nxt” to foster women entrepreneurship in India.
Q275. How much amount has been approved by India as Line of Credit (LoC) to be funded for the Greater
Male Connectivity project (GMCP) in Maldives?
Answer: USD 400 million
The Government of India and Maldives inked the contract for the mega Greater Male Connectivity project
(GMCP), on August 26, 2021. The Government of India is funding the implementation of GMCP through a USD
400 million Line of Credit (LoC) and USD 100 million grant. The USD 400 million LoC will be provided by Export-
Import Bank of India (Exim Bank). The project will be developed by Indian construction and engineering
firm, AFCONS, based in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Q276. RBI has extended the scope of tokenization to consumer devices like laptops, desktops, wearables, IoT
devices, etc. The ultimate responsibility for the card tokenization services is rendered with _____________?
Answer: Authorized card payment networks
In 2019, RBI had permitted authorized card payment networks to offer card tokenisation services to any token
requestor (i.e., third-party app provider) through mobile phones and tablets. Now RBI has extended the scope of
tokenization to include consumer devices – laptops, desktops, wearables (wrist watches, bands, etc.), Internet of
Things (IoT) devices, etc. The ultimate responsibility for the card tokenization services rendered rests with the
authorized card networks.
Q277. Hitendra Dave has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of which bank?
Answer: HSBC India
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the appointment of Hitendra Dave as the Chief Executive Officer
(CEO) of HSBC India.
Q278. The International Military-Technical Forum ARMY 2021 is which edition of the annual event?
Answer: 7th
The ARMY 2021 is the 7th edition of the annual International Military-Technical Forum.
Q279. As per the government data, Public Sector Banks reported a profit in FY21 for the first time, after facing
five years of continuous losses. What was the amount of profit gained by banks in FY21?
Answer: Rs. 31,817 crore
Public Sector Banks have reported a profit of Rs. 31,817 crore in FY21 as compared to a loss of Rs. 26,016 crore
in FY20. This is the first year when PSBs have reported profit after five years of losses.
Q280. What is the present corpus of the Payments Infrastructure Development Fund (PIDF) Scheme launched
by RBI?
Answer: Rs. 345 crore
PIDF presently has a corpus of Rs. 345 crore.
Q281. East Sikkim has topped the North Eastern Region (NER) District SDG Index 2021-22. The index has been
launched by?
Answer: NITI Aayog, Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (M/DoNER), UNDP
NITI Aayog and Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (M/DoNER) have launched the North Eastern
Region (NER) District SDG Index Report and Dashboard 2021–22, with technical support from UNDP. The index is
based on NITI Aayog’s SDG India Index.
Q282. The Ministry of Labour and Employment has launched e-Shram portal for the unorganised sector, under
which the beneficiaries would get an Accidental Insurance cover of Rs____________
Answer: Rs 2 lakh
Minister for Labour and Employment, Shri Bhupender Yadav has launched the e-Shram portal where 38 crore
Unorganised Workers can register themselves and in turn benefit from various social security schemes being
implemented by the Central and State Governments.Every unorganised worker who registers on the eSHRAM
Portal will get Rs 2.0 Lakh Accidental Insurance cover. (Rs 2.0 Lakh on death or permanent disability and Rs 1.0
lakh on partial disability).
Q283. MANTHAN 2021 is a national hackathon launched by Bureau of Police Research and Development
(BPR&D) in collaboration with which organisation to address security challenges faced by the intelligence
agencies?
Answer: AICTE
The Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D) in collaboration with the All India Council for
Technical Education (AICTE) have launched a unique national Hackathon named ‘MANTHAN 2021’.
Q284. S S Mallikarjuna Rao is the MD and CEO of which bank?

Answer: Punjab National Bank
S S Mallikarjuna Rao– MD and CEO of Punjab National Bank
Q285. India has been elected as the member of Council of Administration(CA) and Postal Operations Council
(POC) of the Universal Postal Union (UPU). In which place is the headquarter of UPU located?
Answer: Bern, Switzerland
India has won the elections for membership of two key bodies of the Universal Postal Union (UPU), during the
27th UPU Congress in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire on August 27, 2021. India got elected to the Council of
Administration(CA) with 134 votes, out of 156 countries.. The country received the highest votes in CA elections
from South Asia and Oceania region. Apart from this, India has also been elected to the Postal Operations
Council (POC) with 106 votes.
Q286. Who has been appointed as the Chairperson of Stop TB Partnership Board?
Answer: Mansukh Mandaviya
Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Shri Mansukh Mandaviya has taken over charge as
the Chairperson of Stop TB Partnership Board.
Q287. The Ministry of Textile has partnered with which institute to develop ‘INDIAsize’ an Indian size charts
based on body measurements?
Answer: National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), New Delhi
Ministry of Textile in partnership with the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), New Delhi has
launched the project ‘INDIAsize’ to develop Indian size charts based on body measurements of the Indian
population for better fitting of ready to wear garments.
Q288. The first G20 Ministerial Conference on Women’s Empowerment was attended by Smriti Irani on
behalf of Government of India. The conference was hosted by which country through virtual mode?
Answer: Italy
The First-ever G20 Ministerial Conference on Women’s Empowerment was held at Santa Margherita Ligure,
Italy. It was held in mixed format i.e people participated in physical form and via video conference also. The
Union Minister of Women & Child Development, Smt. Smriti Irani addressed the meet on behalf of India.
Q289. Name the MD & CEO of UCO Bank who has been reappointed to the post by the Appointments
Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) ?
Answer: Atul Kumar Goel
Q290. SVEEP Consultation Workshop was recently organised by which organisation?

Answer: Election Commission of India
The Election Commission of India (ECI) organized Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation
(SVEEP) Consultation Workshop on August 25-26, 2021.
Q291. The Shared Destiny-2021 is a multinational peacekeeping exercise, scheduled to take place in
September 2021. Which country will host the exercise?
Answer: China
The armed force of the country China, Pakistan, Mongolia and Thailand will take part in a multinational
peacekeeping exercise named “Shared Destiny-2021”. The exercise will be held in China in the month of
September 2021.The exercise will be held in China in the month of September 2021.
Q292. Which Indian celebrity has been roped in by the Delhi government as the brand ambassador for its
‘Desh Ke Mentors’ programme
Answer: Sonu Sood
Arvind Kejriwal, CM of Delhi has announced that Sonu Sood will be the brand ambassador of the Delhi
government’s ‘Desh Ke Mentors’ programme.
Q293. Ted Dexter, who has passed away recently was the former cricket captain of which country?
Answer: England
Former England and Sussex captain Ted Dexter has passed away. He was 86. Nicknamed as ‘Lord Ted’, Dexter
was a middle-order batsman and medium-pace bowler. He had played 62 Tests between 1958 and 1968, for
England in which he was captain in 30 matches.
Q294. The eSHRAM Portal will generate a unique ________________ digit Universal Account Number (UAN)
upon registration
Answer: 12
Upon registration on the eSHRAM Portal, the worker will get an eSHRAM card with a unique 12 digit Universal
Account Number (UAN) and will be able to access the benefits of the various social security schemes through
this Card anywhere anytime.
Q295. AS Rajeev has been reappointed as the MD & CEO of which bank?
Answer: Bank of Maharashtra
A S Rajeev– MD and CEO of Bank of Maharashtra
Q296. Government has introduced Bharat series (BH-series) feature for free movement of personal vehicles
across States/UTs of India upon relocation to a new State/UT. The BH-series is how many characters code?
Answer: 10
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has introduced a new registration mark for new vehicles i.e. “Bharat
series (BH-series)”. The vehicles bearing the BH-series mark will not have to require assignment of a new
registration mark when the owner of the vehicle shifts from one State to another. Format of Bharat series (BH-
series) Registration Mark – YY BH #### XX (10 alphanumeric)
Q297. The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojna (PMJDY) has completed how many years of successful
implementation on August 28, 2021?
Answer: 7
The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojna (PMJDY)-National Mission for Financial Inclusion is marking its 7th
anniversary on August 28, 2021. The PMJDY was announced by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on August
15, 2014 and was officially launched on August 28.
Q298. What is the enhanced maximum per transaction limit for online fund transfer under the Indo-Nepal
Remittance Facility Scheme, as per RBI?
Answer: Rs 2 lakh
The Reserve Bank of India has increased the limit of fund transfer under the Indo-Nepal Remittance Facility
Scheme from Rs 50,000 per transaction to Rs 2 lakh per transaction.
Q299. India’s first indigenously developed Quantum Computer Simulator (QSim) Toolkit has been launched.
The toolkit has been developed by which institution?
A) Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC)
B) Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
C) Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru
D) Jointly by all the above
Answer: Option D
Q300. The Army Sports Institute (ASI) in Pune has recently been renamed after which sports personality?
Answer: Neeraj Chopra
Raksha Mantri, Shri Rajnath Singh visited the Army Sports Institute (ASI), Pune and he named the Army Sports
Institute stadium as “Neeraj Chopra Stadium”.
Q301. Professional News Broadcasters Standards Authority (‘PNBSA’) of News Broadcasters Federation (NBF)
has been officially recognized by the government. Who is the current President of NBF?
Answer: Arnab Goswami
Professional News Broadcasters Standards Authority (‘PNBSA’) is a self-regulatory body of the News
Broadcasters Federation (NBF) for news media. Now it has been officially recognized by the government. Arnab
Goswami is the current president of the News Broadcasters Federation (NBF).
Q302. When is the National Sports Day observed in India?

Answer: 29 August
In India, the National Sports Day is observed every year on 29 August.
Q303. Which Indian frigate participated in the joint maritime drill between Indian Navy and German Navy at
the Gulf of Aden near Yemen recently under Indian Ocean leg of Indo-Pacific Deployment 2021?
Answer: Trikand
The India Navy and the Germany Navy carried out a joint exercise in Gulf of Aden near Yemen on August 26,
2021, in the Indian Ocean leg of Indo-Pacific Deployment 2021. The Indian Navy was represented by
frigate “Trikand” while the German Navy was represented by frigate “Bayern”.
Q304. The e-Photo exhibition “Making of the Constitution” and Virtual Film Poster Exhibition
“Chitranjali@75” was launched by which ministry to celebrate Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav?
Answer: Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
The Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting, and Youth Affairs & Sports, Shri Anurag Singh Thakur and
Minister of Tourism, Culture and Development of North Eastern Region of India, Shri G. Kishan Reddy jointly
inaugurated an e-Photo exhibition titled “Making of the Constitution” and Virtual Film Poster Exhibition named
“Chitranjali@75”, on August 27, 2021. The event was organized by Ministry of I&B to celebrate Azadi Ka Amrit
Mahotsav.
Q305. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh dedicated to the nation ICGS Vigraha, the seventh and final ship in the
series of Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs), designed and built indigenously by ______________
Answer: Larsen & Toubro Ship Building Limited
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh dedicated to the nation, the indigenously built Coast Guard Ship ‘Vigraha’ on
August 28, 2021, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The ICGS Vigraha, is the seventh and final ship in the series of Offshore
Patrol Vessels (OPVs), the agreement for which was signed in 2015. The ship has been designed and built
indigenously by Larsen & Toubro Ship Building Limited.
Q306. The BRICS Agricultural Research Platform (BRICS- ARP) has been housed at which place?
Answer: New Delhi
Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shri Narendra Singh has announced the operationalization
of the BRICS Agricultural Research Platform (BRICS- ARP) for strengthening the cooperation of BRICS member
nations in the field of agricultural research & innovations. The BRICS- Agricultural Research Platform has
been prepared and set up in India. The Coordinating Centre of the BRICS Agricultural Research Platform is
housed at NASC Complex, Pusa, New Delhi.
Q307. The International Day against Nuclear Tests is a UN-recognised day, observed annually
on____________
Answer: 29 August
The International Day against Nuclear Tests is held on August 29 since 2010.
Q308. The National Sports Day is observed in India to mark the birth anniversary of which Indian sports
person?
Answer: Major Dhyan Chand
In India, the National Sports Day is observed every year on 29 August, on the occasion of the birth anniversary
of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand.
Q309. What is the maximum limit of cash-based transfers under the Indo-Nepal Remittance Facility per
transaction?
Answer: Rs 50,000
However, for cash-based transfers under the Indo-Nepal Remittance Facility, the per transaction limit of Rs
50,000 will still be present with a maximum number of transfers in a year allowed at 12.
Q310. RBI has announced an increase in the incentives given to commercial banks for distribution of coins per
bag from September 2021. What will be the new incentive per bag?
Answer: Rs 65
The Reserve Bank of India has increased the incentive that it gives to the banks for the distribution of coins over
the counter from Rs 25/bag to Rs 65/bag of coin. This will be effective from September 01, 2021.
Q311. When is the National Small Industry Day observed in India?

Answer: 30 August
In India, the National Small Industry Day is celebrated on 30 August every year, to support and promote small
Industries for their overall growth potential and opportunities received for their development in the year.
Q312. The ANANDA Mobile app has been launched by which organisation?
Answer: LIC
The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has launched the mobile application of its digital paperless
solution, ANANDA, for LIC agents. ANANDA stands for Atma Nirbhar Agents New Business Digital Application.
Q313. Which player has won the Belgian Grand Prix 2021?
Answer: Max Verstappen
Max Verstappen (Red Bull – Netherlands) has been declared the winner of the Belgian Grand Prix 2021. The
Belgian Grand Prix was stopped due to rain and only two laps were completed.
Q314. What is the new deadline for making payment under the direct tax dispute resolution scheme ‘Vivad Se
Vishwas’?
Answer: September 30, 2021
The government has announced extension in the deadline for making payment under the direct tax dispute
settlement scheme ‘Vivad Se Vishwas’ by one months till September 30, 2021.
Q315. Bhavinaben Patel has claimed the silver medal for India at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics in which game?
Answer: Table Tennis
In table tennis, Indian paddler Bhavinaben Patel has claimed historic silver medal at 2020 Paralymic Games at
Tokyo on August 29, 2021, in the women’s singles summit clash.
Q316. Which place has recently got the world’s highest movie theatre?
Answer: Ladakh
The world’s highest movie theatre has recently been inaugurated in Ladakh, which got its first ever mobile
digital movie theatre in the Paldan area of Leh, at an altitude of 11,562 feet.
Q317. Name the Indian Grandmaster who has won the 2021 Barcelona Open chess tournament title
Answer: S P Sethuraman
In Chess, Indian Grandmaster S P Sethuraman won the 2021 Barcelona Open chess tournament title, remaining
unbeaten through the nine rounds, winning six matches and drawing three. Chennai-born Sethuraman collected
7.5 points after ninth and final round to tie the score with Daniil Yuffa of Russia.
Q318. PM Modi recently dedicated to the nation renovated complex of Jallianwala Bagh Smarak. The
memorial is based in which city?
Answer: Amritsar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated to the nation the renovated complex of Jallianwala Bagh Smarak in
Punjab’s Amritsar via video conference on August 28, 2021, to mark 102 years of Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
Q319. The National Security Guard (NSG) recently conducted the counter-terrorism exercise in multiple cities
in Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and the national capital region. What is the name given to the
annual drill?
Answer: Gandiv
The National Security Guard (NSG) conducted week-long counter-terrorism exercise called ‘Gandiv’ from August
22 to August 28, 2021.
Q320. The International Day of the Disappeared is marked annually on which day?
Answer: 30 August
The International Day of the Disappeared is held on August 30 each year to draw attention towards increase in
enforced or involuntary disappearances of individuals in various regions of the world, including arrest, detention
and abduction unknown to their relatives and/or legal representatives.
Q321. Sports Minsiter Anurag Thakur launched the Fit India Mobile Application on August 29, 2021 to mark
National Sports Day. The launch marked how many years of implementation of the Fit India Movement?
Answer: two
The Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Shri Anurag Singh Thakur launched the Fit India Mobile
Application on the occasion of National Sports Day on August 29, 2021, at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium,
New Delhi, and also as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav celebration. The launch of app also marks the second
anniversary of Fit India Movement, which was launched on August 29, 2019.
Q322. Indian-para-athlete Nishad Kumar has won the silver medal in which event at the Tokyo Paralympics
2020?
Answer: High Jump
India’s Nishad Kumar has clinched a silver medal in the men’s high jump T47 event at the Tokyo Paralympics
2020 on August 29, 2021. This is the second medal for India at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics
Q323. Devendra Jhajharia has claimed a silver medal in which sports event for India at the Paralympics 2020?
Answer: Javelin Throw
At the ongoing Tokyo Paralympics 2020, India’s greatest paralympian, Devendra Jhajharia won the silver medal
in the men’s javelin throw – F46 final event on August 30, 2021.
Q324. What is the eligibility age for making investment in National Pension System (NPS)?
Answer: 18-70
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has increased the entry age for the National
Pension System (NPS) from 65 years to 70 years. Earlier the eligible age to invest in NPS was 18-65 years which
has now been revised to 18-70 years.
Q325. Avani Lekhara has won the first gold medal for India at Tokyo Paralympics 2020 in which event?
Answer: A) Archery
Indian paralympic shooter Avani Lekhara won the first gold medal for India at the Tokyo Paralympics 2020 in
the women’s 10m air rifle standing SH1 event on August 30, 2021.
Q326. The #FollowPaymentDistancing campaign has been launched by which entity?

Answer: RuPay
RuPay has launched a strategic campaign titled – #FollowPaymentDistancing to promote and encourage
contactless payments among customers.
Q327. Buddhadeb Guha, who has passed away recently, was a renowned writer in which language??
Answer: Bengali
Eminent Bengali writer Buddhadeb Guha, has passed away after a massive cardiac arrest. He was 85.
Q328. IDBI has announced to divest what percent of its stake in Asset Reconstruction Company (India) Limited
(ARCIL)?
Answer: 19.18%
IDBI Bank has announced that the board of IDBI Bank has approved to divest its entire stake of 19.18% in Asset
Reconstruction Company (India) Limited (ARCIL).
Q329. Who is the head of the committee set up to develop a technological platform streamlining the appeal
filing process related to direct and indirect taxation matters?
Answer: Ashish Shiradhonkar
Central Government has set up a committee to develop a technological platform streamlining the appeal filing
process related to direct and indirect taxation matters. The committee is headed by Ashish Shiradhonkar.
Q330. Indian para-athlete Sumit Antil has claimed gold medal in which event at the ongoing Tokyo
Paralympics?
Answer: Javelin throw
India’s Sumit Antil has won gold medal in men’s javelin throw F64 final event at the Tokyo Paralympics, and in
the process set a new world record throw of 68.55m. The 23-year-old Sumit hails from Sonepat in Haryana.
Q331. The PhonePe has recently received which of these licence from IRDAI to conduct insurance business?
Answer: direct broking licence
Flipkart-owned digital payments platform PhonePe has received an insurance broking licence from Insurance
Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI). This means that with the new ‘direct broking’
licence, PhonePe can now distribute insurance products from all insurance companies in India, on its platform.
Q332. Yogesh Kathuniya has claimed silver medal for India in which event at Paralympics 2020?
Answer: Discus Throw
India’s discus thrower Yogesh Kathuniya has clinched silver medal at the ongoing Tokyo Paralympics in the
men’s Discus Throw F56 final event. Yogesh claimed the second spot with a throw of 44.38m.
Q333. Which Indian banker has been appointed as the independent director of the Hongkong and Shanghai
Banking Corporation (HSBC) Asia?
Answer: Rajnish Kumar
The former State Bank of India (SBI) chairman Rajnish Kumar has been appointed as an independent director of
the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) Asia entity on August 30, 2021.
Q334. Stuart Binny, who has recently announced his retirement from cricket, played for which country?
Answer: India
Indian all-rounder Stuart Binny has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on August 30, 2021.
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Q7. When is the Muslim Women’s Rights Day observed in India?

Q10. What is the theme of the World Breastfeeding Week 2021?

Q11. Who has won the Hungarian Grand Prix 2021?

Q19. Who is the author of the book ‘In An Ideal World’?

Q36. When is the Hiroshima Day celebrated every year?

Q48. Name the newly sworn in President of Iran

Q56. What is the current Policy Repo Rate?

Q63. What is the current rate of Marginal Standing Facility Rate?

Answer: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

Q81. Which day of the year is observed as Nagasaki Day?

Q83. August 10 is dedicated to observing which day?

Q103. The World Elephant Day is marked annually on__________

Q106. What is the theme of the International Youth Day (IYD)?

Q116. Which city will host the Durand Cup 2021?

Q119. When is the International Left Handers Day observed globally?

Q121. Durand Cup is associated with which sports?

Q127. Ghaznavi is a nuclear-capable surface-to-surface ballistic missile of which country?

Q142. How many Ramsar sites are there in India currently?

Q143. Kaziranga National Park (KNP) is located in which state?

Q172. Which day in the year is celebrated as World Humanitarian Day?

Q178. The World Photography Day is celebrated on which day?

Q179. What is the theme of the World Humanitarian Day 2021?

Q182. When is the World Mosquito Day observed globally?

Q192. Who is the author of the book ‘Operation Khukri’?

Q193. In India, when is the Akshay Urja Diwas celebrated?

Q213. The Hisar Airport is being renamed after which ruler?

Q221. Who is the incumbent CEO of Infosys?

Q226. Who has been appointed as the new Governor of Manipur?

Q233. Name the newly appointed CEO of BARC India

Q236. What is the theme of the World Water Week 2021?

Q265. The Global Manufacturing Risk Index is released by which organisation?

Q284. S S Mallikarjuna Rao is the MD and CEO of which bank?

Q290. SVEEP Consultation Workshop was recently organised by which organisation?

Q302. When is the National Sports Day observed in India?

Q311. When is the National Small Industry Day observed in India?

Q326. The #FollowPaymentDistancing campaign has been launched by which entity?

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