Current Affairs 10 August 2021 Quiz
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- Which state government launched the ‘COVID-19 death information portal’ in the state to maintain a proper record of the number of deaths due to the virus?
A) Odisha
B) Uttar Pradesh
C) Haryana
D) Kerala
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Option D
Explanation:
Kerala government launched the ‘COVID-19 death information portal’ in the state to maintain a proper record of the number of deaths due to the virus.
- Who has been appointed as the brand ambassador of Eurosport India, the sports channel from broadcast network Discovery?
A) Anil Kapoor
B) John Abraham
C) Abhishek Bachchan
D) Karan Johar
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Option B
Explanation:
Eurosport India, the sports channel from broadcast network Discovery, said it has appointed Bollywood actor John Abraham as the brand ambassador for their flagship motorsport property – MotoGP.
- Which of the following signed an MoU with Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA) for setting up a unit in the UP Defence Corridor?
A) Bharat Dynamics Limited
B) Ordnance Factory Board
C) Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
D) BEML Limited
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Option A
Explanation:
Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) and Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for setting up a unit in the UP Defence Corridor.
BDL, the Hyderabad-based state-owned, mini-ratna Category-1 company, will be setting up a manufacturing unit in Jhansi, as a part of its diversification and expansion plan.
- Which state government launched ‘doorstep healthcare’ scheme called ‘Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam’, which is aimed at taking healthcare to the doorsteps of the people?
A) Himachal Pradesh
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Telangana
D) Madhya Pradesh
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Option B
Explanation:
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin launched the DMK government’s flagship scheme, ‘Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam’, which is aimed at taking healthcare to the doorsteps of the people.
The scheme will screen those above 45 years of age and others with infirmities through door-to-door check-ups
- Who is the author of the book titled ‘The Biography of a Failed Venture: Decoding success secrets from the Black box of a Dead Start-up’?
A) Manak Sachdeva
B) Suresh Bindal
C) Ajinkya Mehta
D) Prashant Desai
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Option D
Explanation:
Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag highlighted the need to talk about mistakes — be it in cricket, business or life — at the announcement of a new book called ‘The Biography of a Failed Venture’, written by Prashant Desai, a senior director at Everstone Group and head of strategy and investor relations at Burger King India.
- E-commerce major Flipkart announced partnership with which institute to support and promote small businesses, artisans and weavers?
A) IIM Sambalpur
B) IIM Ranchi
C) IIM Indore
D) IIM Kashipur
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Option A
Explanation:
E-commerce major Flipkart and IIM Sambalpur announced a partnership to support and promote small businesses, artisans and weavers.
- Who has been given one-year extension by the government as Cabinet Secretary?
A) Rajeev Topno
B) Amit Khare
C) Rajiv Gauba
D) Rajiv Mehrishi
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Option C
Explanation:
Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba has been given one-year extension by the government, according to a Ministry of Personnel order.
- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) empanelled which bank to act as an “agency bank” to facilitate transactions related to government businesses?
A) Karnataka Bank
B) Kotak Mahindra Bank
C) Karur Vysya Bank
D) Federal Bank
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Option A
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has empanelled Mangaluru-headquartered private lender Karnataka Bank to act as an “agency bank” to facilitate transactions related to government businesses.
- Which bank entered into an MoU with NSRCEL, the incubation arm of the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore (IIMB) for extending exclusive credit to startups?
A) Union Bank of India
B) Punjab National Bank
C) Indian Bank
D) Bank of India
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Option C
Explanation:
Indian Bank entered into an MoU with NSRCEL, the incubation arm of the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore (IIMB) for extending exclusive credit to startups.
- Where did the bilateral exercise ‘Zayed Talwar 2021’ between Indian Navy and UAE Navy took place?
A) Kerala
B) Abu Dhabi
C) Dubai
D) West Bengal
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Option B
Explanation:
Indian Navy undertook bilateral exercise ‘Zayed Talwar 2021’ with UAE Navy off the coast of Abu Dhabi. INS Kochi, with two integral Sea King MK 42B helicopters, deployed in the Persian Gulf, participated in the exercise.
- Which state launched eNagar mobile application and portal to cover 52 services like property tax, professional tax, water & drainage, etc?
A) Punjab
B) Uttarakhand
C) Gujarat
D) Andhra Pradesh
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Option C
Explanation:
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.
- Anupam Shyam who passed away was related to which profession?
A) Journalist
B) Filmmaker
C) Cartoonist
D) Actor
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Option D
Explanation:
Actor Anupam Shyam died in Mumbai at the age of 63 of multiple organ failure. The actor was best known for his work on the TV show Mann Kee Awaaz: Pratigya and appearances in films like Slumdog Millionaire and Bandit Queen.
- Justice P Keshava Rao who passed away was the High Court Judge of which state?
A) Kerala
B) Telangana
C) Andhra Pradesh
D) Maharashtra
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Option B
Explanation:
Telangana state High Court Judge Justice P Keshava Rao passed away this morning. He was 61.
- P.S. Banarji was passed away was related to which profession?
A) Lyricist
B) Politician
C) Journalist
D) Singer
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Option D
Explanation:
Cartoonist, sculptor and folk singer P.S. Banarji passed away at Thiruvananthapuram Medical College Hospital. He was 41.
- Which bank signed an MoU with Dhanvarsha Finvest Ltd (DFL) to offer loans against gold ornaments under priority sector to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) borrowers at competitive rates?
A) Central Bank of India
B) Bank of Maharashtra
C) Karnataka Bank
D) IndusInd Bank
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Option A
Explanation:
Central Bank of India (CBoI) has entered into a strategic co-lending partnership with Dhanvarsha Finvest Ltd (DFL) to offer loans against gold ornaments under priority sector to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) borrowers at competitive rates.
- What is the theme of International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples 2021?
A) Diversity of unique cultures, traditions, languages, and knowledge systems
B) Leaving no one behind: Indigenous peoples and the call for a new social contract
C) COVID-19 and indigenous peoples’ resilience
D) A Decade for Action and Dignity
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Option B
Explanation:
August 9 is observed as the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. UN has decided on the theme of ‘Leaving no one behind: Indigenous peoples and the call for a new social contract’ for this year’s International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
- England fast bowler James Anderson overtook whom to become the third highest wicket taker in Test cricket after Muttiah Muralitharan and Shane Warne?
A) Kapil Dev
B) Zaheer Khan
C) Anil Kumble
D) Sourav Ganguly
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Option C
Explanation:
England fast bowler James Anderson added yet another feather to his illustrious cap as he overtook Anil Kumble to become the third highest wicket taker in Test cricket. Sri Lanka legend Muttiah Muralitharan leads the list with 800 Test wickets followed by Australian leg-spin wizard Shane Warne with 708 scalps.
- Who is appointed as the brand ambassador of home interiors company, HomeLane?
A) Sachin Tendulkar
B) Rohit Sharma
C) Virat Kohli
D) Mahendra Singh Dhoni
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Option D
Explanation:
Home interiors company, HomeLane has entered into a three-year strategic partnership with Mahendra Singh Dhoni as an equity partner and brand ambassador.
- In August 2021, Asian Development Bank approved a USD 300 million loan as additional financing for the Rural Connectivity Improvement Project in which state?
A) Maharashtra
B) Assam
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Bihar
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Option A
Explanation:
Asian Development Bank said it has approved a USD 300 million loan as additional financing for the ongoing Maharashtra Rural Connectivity Improvement Project that is upgrading rural roads and connecting remote areas with markets.
