1. The World Biofuel Day is celebrated all over the globe on which day?
Answers With Explanation : (B) 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.
2. The International Army Games 2021, is the 7th edition of the annual military war games, organised annually by which country?
Answers With Explanation : (C) The 7th edition of the International Army Games, 2021, will be held from 22 August to 04 September 2021 in Russia. The competition will be hosted in eleven countries in the 2021 Games.
3. Who represented the Indian delegates at the 8th Ministers of Justice Meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)?
Answers With Explanation : (A) 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.
4. 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?
Answers With Explanation : (B) The Government of India has given a three-year extension to Rekha Sharma as Chairperson of the National Commission for Women (NCW).
5. Which organisation has approved loan worth USD 300 million for the Maharashtra Rural Connectivity Improvement Project?
Answers With Explanation : (C) 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.
6. August 10 is dedicated to observing which of these days?
Answers With Explanation : (B) World Lion Day is observed globally on August 10 every year. World Lion Day is marked to raise awareness about the king of beasts and the efforts undertaken for their conservation.
7. From which ITBP Officers’ Training Academy did the two women, Prakriti and Diksha passed out?
Answers With Explanation : (D) For the first time, the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) inducted women officers in combat. Two women, Prakriti and Diksha, joined the ITBP as combatised officers after completing their training at the academy in Mussoorie.
8. India will finally launch its most advanced satellite (GiSAT-1). What type of satellite is GiSAT-1?
Answers With Explanation : (A) India will finally launch its most advanced geo-imaging satellite (GiSAT-1), which will allow better monitoring of the subcontinent, including its borders with Pakistan and China, by imaging the country 4-5 times a day.
9. The eNagar mobile application and portal launched by Gujarat covers which among the following services?
Answers With Explanation : (D) Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani has launched eNagar mobile application and portal. The eNagar covers 10 modules with 52 services including property tax, professional tax, water & drainage, Complaints and grievance redressal, building permission, fire and emergency services. Gujarat Urban Development Mission has been appointed as a nodal agency for eNagar project.
10. Which of these Prime Ministers of independent India is the first to chair the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) open debate?
Answers With Explanation : (A) 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.
