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Current Affairs Q&A PDF – 24 July 2021

NATIONAL AFFAIRS

1. Identify the points that are correctly related to the recent (in July’21) Cabinet Approvals:
A) Ladakh to get its 1st ‘Integrated Multi-purpose infrastructure Development Corporation’
B) Solar Energy generators are newly added to the PLI Scheme
C) Cabinet allowed 49% FDI under automatic route in Oil & Gas PSU’s
1) Only A
2) Only B & C
3) Only C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 1) Only A
Explanation:
In July 2021, Union Cabinet gave approval for the following:
i.Approved the establishment of the 1st ‘Integrated Multi-purpose infrastructure Development
Corporation’ for the UT of Ladakh at a cost of Rs 25 crore.
ii.To increase the production and minimise the imports of ‘value-added steel/Speciality Steel’, was
included to the PLI Scheme.
iii.Approved a proposal to allow 100% FDI under automatic route in Oil & Gas PSU’s, which has received
‘in-principle’ approval for strategic disinvestment in its sector. Currently only 49% FDI is allowed.

2. Where is ‘Sela Tunnel’ - one of the largest tunnels in the world that is being constructed by the
Border Roads Organisation (BRO)?
1) Ladakh
2) Arunachal Pradesh
3) Jammu & Kashmir
4) Himachal Pradesh
5) Uttarakhand
Answer- 2) Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation:
Lt Gen Rajeev Chaudhry, Director General Border Roads (DGBR), virtually conducted the last blast of the
escape tube of the under-construction ‘Sela Tunnel’ in Arunachal Pradesh to enable its faster
completion. The tunnel is being constructed by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO).

3. Where did Indian Navy recently (in July’21) conduct a Bilateral Passage Exercise with the Royal
Navy of UK?
1) Arabian Sea
2) North Atlantic Ocean
3) Bay of Bengal
4) Andaman Sea
5) Mediterranean Sea
Answer- 3) Bay of Bengal

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Explanation:
Indian Navy participated in a Bilateral Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with the Royal Navy of the United
Kingdom in Bay of Bengal from July 21-22, 2021. The Maritime Exercise aimed at sharpening the ability
of two navies to operate together in the maritime domain.

4. Which organisation signed (in July’21) an agreement with SERB (Science & Engineering
Research Board) for conducting fundamental industrial research?
1) General Electric
2) Intel
3) Microsoft
4) Both 1 & 2
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 4) Both 1 & 2
Explanation:
General Electric (GE) & Intel separately signed an agreement with SERB (Science & Engineering
Research Board) for conducting basic research within the areas of the companies’ interest.
i.The FIRE initiative was launched by SERB along with Intel India to advance deep tech-based research in
India.

5. Identify the points that are correctly related to the recent (in July’21) changes made to Part IX-
B of the Indian Constitution by the Supreme Court:
A) Part IX-B was included in the 97th Constitutional Amendment which deals with the
management of board members of Cooperative societies
B) Supreme Court struck down the constitutional provisions, as at least one-half of the state
legislatures should ratify the amendment, which deals with Cooperative Societies - a state subject
C) In the 97th amendment, Article 19(1)(c), that deals with the formation of associations & unions
was included to the constitution
1) Only A
2) Only B & C
3) Only C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
i.A 3-judge Supreme Court (SC) bench struck down certain parts of Part IX-B of the Indian Constitution.
Part IX-B deals with incorporation, terms of members of board and its office bearers and effective
management of cooperative societies.
ii.The 97th Constitutional Amendment required ratification by at least one-half of the state legislatures as
per Article 368(2) of the Constitution, as it deals with an exclusive state subject (co-operative societies).
97th Amendment:
• Article 19(1)(c) - Freedom to form associations, unions & cooperative societies.
• Article 43 B - Promotes voluntary formation, democratic control & professional management of
cooperative societies.

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6. Identify the Indian Naval Ship that conducted a 2-day maritime exercise (in July’21) with French
Navy on the Bay of Biscay.
1) INS Talwar
2) INS Mysore
3) INS Tabar
4) INS Satpura
5) INS Sahyadri
Answer- 3) INS Tabar
Explanation:
In July 2021, INS Tabar participated in a 2-day maritime exercise with French Navy on the Bay of Biscay.
They conducted a wide range of exercises, including anti-submarine and air defence drills.

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

7. Where did the 2021’s G20 Environment Ministers Meeting take place - that saw the virtual
participation of Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav?
1) Rotterdam, Netherlands
2) Munich, Germany
3) Vienna, Austria
4) Oslo, Norway
5) Naples, Italy
Answer- 5) Naples, Italy
Explanation:
G20 Environment Ministers’ Meeting 2021 was held in hybrid format which was hosted by Italy (2021
G20 Presidency) in Naples. In the meeting, India participated virtually and was represented by Union
Minister, Bhupender Yadav, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC).

8. Identify the organisation that partnered with NITI Aayog to launch ‘Agritech Challenge 2021’ -
to address issues faced by smallholder farmers across Asia & Africa
1) United Nations Capital Development Fund
2) United Nations Development Programme
3) International Fund For Agricultural Development
4) Food and Agriculture Organization
5) World Economic Forum
Answer- 1) United Nations Capital Development Fund
Explanation:
The United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) in partnership with Atal Innovation Mission -
NITI Aayog, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and Rabo Foundation has launched the Agritech
Challenge 2021, which aims to help address challenges faced by smallholder farmers across Asia and
Africa.

9. Identify the country that recently (in July’21) became a member of International Solar Alliance
(ISA)
1) Belgium
2) Australia
3) Sri Lanka

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4) Sweden
5) Myanmar
Answer- 4) Sweden
Explanation:
In July 2021, Sweden, ratified the framework agreement for International Solar Alliance (ISA). ISA, a
global initiative by India aims to provide Solar energy & sustainable solutions to enhance energy security
and tackle the challenges faced due to Climate Change.

10. Which organisation signed an MoU (in July’21) with the International Paralympic Committee
(IPC) for promoting diversity & equity in sports?
1) Food and Agriculture Organization
2) World Health Organization
3) International Hockey Federation
4) World Athletics
5) World Bank
Answer- 2) World Health Organization
Explanation:
The World Health Organization (WHO) signed an MoU with the International Paralympic Committee
(IPC) to cooperate for the promotion of diversity and equity in health and sports through global
initiatives.

BANKING AND FINANCE

11. RBI clarified on the conditions for exit of IDFC Ltd as the promoter of IDFC First Bank as its
lock-in period had expired in September 2020. What is the minimum lock-in period for a bank’s
promoter?
1) 3-years
2) 2-years
3) 6-years
4) 5-years
5) 8-years
Answer- 4) 5-years
Explanation:
RBI has clarified that IDFC (Infrastructure Development Finance Company) Limited can exit as the
promoter of IDFC First Bank Limited after the expiry of lock‐in period of 5 years which already ended on
September 30, 2020.
i.RBI imposes Rs 1 lakh penalty on Melur Co-operative Urban Bank, Madurai Tamil Nadu for non-
compliance with certain provisions of the directions issued by RBI.

12. In July 2021, Max Bupa Health Insurance Company was renamed as ____________________
1) Niva Bupa Health Insurance company
2) Max Niva Health Insurance company
3) Niva Max Bupa Health Insurance company
4) Poonawalla Health Insurance company
5) Poonawalla Max Health Insurance company
Answer- 1) Niva Bupa Health Insurance company

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Explanation:
The Max Bupa Health Insurance company limited which was renamed as Niva Bupa Health Insurance
Company Limited has rebranded itself as ‘Niva Bupa’.
i.Magma Fincorp Limited, a non-banking finance company, was renamed as Poonawalla Fincorp
Limited with effect from 22nd July 2021

13. Identify the bank that signed an MoU (in July’21) with IIT Guwahati for financing its Startups.
1) State Bank of India
2) Indian Bank
3) Canara Bank
4) IndusInd Bank
5) Bank of Baroda
Answer- 2) Indian Bank
Explanation:
Indian Bank signed an MoU with IIT Guwahati Technology Incubation Centre (TIC) for financing Start-
ups under the bank’s loan product ‘IND Spring Board’.

ECONOMY AND BUSINESS

14. Which organisation acquired a 10-year deal from Bangalore International Airport Ltd (BIAL)
to transform travel experience through “Airport in a Box” platform?
1) Google
2) Infosys
3) IBM
4) Microsoft
5) Intel
Answer- 3) IBM
Explanation:
IBM Corporation and Bangalore International Airport Ltd (BIAL), the operator of the Kempegowda
International Airport, have signed a 10-year partnership deal to create a new ‘Airport in a Box’ platform
to transform the travel experience of the passengers of BIAL.

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

15. Who was honoured with the ICAR Norman Borlaug Award 2020?
1) Kajal Chakraborty
2) A K Nayak
3) Trilochan Mohapatra
4) Sharanabasappa Patil
5) Upendra Kumar
Answer- 1) Kajal Chakraborty
Explanation:
Kajal Chakraborty, Principal Scientist at ICAR- Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute(CMFRI),
Kochi, has been honoured with the ICAR Norman Borlaug Award 2020, the National Award for
Excellence in Agricultural Research

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APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS

16. Who (in July’21) replaced HCL founder Shiv Nadar to become the new Managing Director of
HCL Technologies?
1) Shikhar Malhotra
2) Roshni Nadar
3) Radhakishan Damani
4) Kiran Nadar
5) C. Vijayakumar
Answer- 5) C. Vijayakumar
Explanation:
The founder of HCL Group, Shiv Nadar, has resigned as managing director and director of HCL
Technologies Ltd, a subsidiary of HCL, with effect from July 19, 2021. He is succeeded by C. Vijayakumar,
president and chief executive officer (CEO), as the managing director for five years.
• HCL Technologies is Headquartered at Noida, Uttar Pradesh.

ACQUISITIONS & MERGERS

17. Name the organisation that (in July’21) acquired “TERA Finlabs” - an AI-based risk analysis
platform
1) PayU
2) BillDesk
3) Instamojo
4) Razorpay
5) Stripe
Answer- 4) Razorpay
Explanation:
Razorpay, a converged payments solution company in India, has acquired the TERA Finlabs, artificial
intelligence (AI)-based risk analysis platform based in Bengaluru, Karnataka.

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

18. In July 2021, ___________ based Tata Boeing Aerospace Limited (TBAL) a joint venture company
between _____________ & Boeing, delivered the 100th fuselage for AH-64 Apache combat helicopter
to Boeing
1) Hyderabad; Tata Advanced Systems
2) Noida; Tata Advanced Systems
3) Bangalore; Tata Advanced Systems
4) Bangalore; Tata Sikorsky Aerospace Ltd
5) Noida; Tata Sikorsky Aerospace Ltd
Answer- 1) Hyderabad; Tata Advanced Systems
Explanation:
Tata Boeing Aerospace Limited (TBAL) delivered the 100th fuselage for AH-64 Apache combat
helicopter to Boeing, which will be used in the Global production of AH-64 Apache manufacturing facility
at Arizona, USA.

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i.TBAL is a Joint Venture company between Tata Advanced Systems and Boeing, that was set up in
Hyderabad, Telangana

19. Which organisation developed ‘AMLEX’ - a 1st of its kind device that regulates the flow of
medical oxygen?
1) IIT New Delhi
2) IIT Madras
3) IIT Ropar
4) IIT Guwahati
5) IIT Roorkee
Answer- 3) IIT Ropar
Explanation:
Researchers at IIT-Ropar have developed ‘AMLEX’, a 1st of its kind device that is capable of regulating
the flow of medical oxygen from a cylinder during inhalation and exhalation by a patient. It significantly
reduces oxygen wastage.

OBITUARY

20. In July 2021, Bhageerathi Amma, the oldest learner of __________ passed away.
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Karnataka
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Telangana
5) Kerala
Answer- 5) Kerala
Explanation:
107-year-old Bhageerathi Amma who became Kerala’s Oldest learner after clearing her 4th standard
equivalency examination at the age of 105 years, has passed away due to age related ailments.

BOOKS AND AUTHORS

21. Who authored the book, “An Ordinary Life: Portrait of an Indian Generation”?
1) Udai Singh
2) Ashok Lavasa
3) Sunil Arora
4) Om Prakash Rawat
5) T. N. Seshan
Answer- 2) Ashok Lavasa
Explanation:
Ashok Lavasa, former Election Commissioner of India(ECI), has authored a new book titled “An
Ordinary Life: Portrait of an Indian Generation” featuring the experiences of his father – Udai Singh
and the way of life in India during his generation.

22. Who co-authored the book, ‘Renegades: Born in the USA’ alongside Bruce Springsteen?
1) Jimmy Carter
2) Melania Trump

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3) Jill Biden
4) Bill Clinton
5) Barack Obama
Answer- 5) Barack Obama
Explanation:
The former United States President Barack Obama and American musician Bruce Springsteen authored
the book ‘Renegades: Born in the USA’, the bound edition of ‘Renegades podcast’.

23. Who authored the book, “Kashmir Ki Kyari Mein Aag Ki Lapte Aakhir Kab Tak?”?
1) Beena Budki
2) Mirza Waheed
3) Bhagat Singh Koshyari
4) Rehman Rahi
5) Manoj Sinha
Answer- 1) Beena Budki
Explanation:
Bhagat Singh Koshyari, Governor of Maharashtra, released the book titled “Kashmir Ki Kyari Mein Aag
Ki Lapte Aakhir Kab Tak?” authored by Kashmiri writer and social worker Dr Beena Budki at Raj
Bhavan, Maharashtra. He also released the magazine Kashmir Sandesh.

IMPORTANT DAYS

24. When is National Broadcasting Day annually observed in India?

1) 20th July
2) 22nd July
3) 23rd July
4) 24th July
5) 21st July
Answer- 3) 23rd July
Explanation:
The National Broadcasting Day is annually observed across India on 23rd July to commemorate the
first radio broadcast aired from the Indian Broadcasting Company(IBC) on 23rd July 1927.

CA STATIC GK

25. Which of the following International Organisation is wrongly matched with its Head office
holder?
1) NASA - Bill Nelson
2) World Trade Organization - Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
3) International Monetary Fund - Kristalina Georgieva
4) World Bank - Anshula Kant
5) World Health Organization - Tedros Adhanom
Answer- 4) World Bank - Anshula Kant

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Explanation:
NASA (Administrator) Bill Nelson
World Trade Organization (Director General) Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
International Monetary Fund (Managing Director) Kristalina Georgieva
World Bank (President) David Malpass
World Health Organization (Director General) Tedros Adhanom
Note - Former SBI Chairperson - Anshula Kant is the current MD of World Bank

26. Name the planet that rotates/spins in the Clockwise direction.

1) Earth
2) Mars
3) Venus
4) Jupiter
5) Mercury
Answer- 3) Venus
Explanation:
Most of the planets in our solar system (including Earth) rotates/spins in the Counterclockwise direction.
While Venus & Uranus spins in the clockwise direction.

27. Which State was named as the Champions of 2020-Khelo India Youth Games?
1) Maharashtra
2) Punjab
3) Karnataka
4) Gujarat
5) Haryana
Answer- 1) Maharashtra
Explanation:
Maharashtra was the Champions of 3rd edition of Khelo India Youth Games 2020, which was held at
Guwahati, Assam.

28. In July 2021, ________ launched an irrigation project through Subarnarekha river
1) Kerala
2) West Bengal
3) Gujarat
4) Punjab
5) Odisha
Answer- 5) Odisha
Explanation:
In July 2021, Odisha government launched the Subarnarekha Irrigation Project from the Subarnarekha
river, water from which will be used for irrigating farm lands.

29. Who authored the book, “RSS: Building India Through SEWA”?
1) Mohan Bhagwat
2) Sudhanshu Mittal
3) M. S. Golwalkar

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4) Pravin Togadia
5) Ram Madhav
Answer- 2) Sudhanshu Mittal
Explanation:
“RSS: Building India Through SEWA”, which talks of RSS’s history, ideology and policies, which was
authored by Sudhanshu Mittal in 2019, was translated into Chinese language.

30. In July 2021, Xiaomi overtook Apple to become the World’s 2nd largest Smartphone maker.
Where is the headquarters of Xiaomi?
1) Seoul, South Korea
2) Osaka, Japan
3) Hong Kong
4) Taipei, Taiwan
5) Beijing, China
Answer- 5) Beijing, China
Explanation:
Chinese smartphone maker - Xiaomi, becomes the World’s 2nd largest Smartphone maker, overtaking
Apple. Still, South Korean mobile maker ‘Samsung’ is the World’s largest Smartphone maker.
• Xiaomi is headquartered at Beijing, China

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