Current Affairs Quiz – 01 August 2021

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1. Who has been appointed as the new Vice Chief of Naval Staff?
   A) Vice Admiral G. Ashok Kumar
   B) Vice Admiral R. Hari Kumar
   C) Vice Admiral S.N Ghormade
   D) Vice Admiral R. B. Pandit
   
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   Option C
   Explanation: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.
2. The World Lung Cancer Day is an annual celebration, which takes place on__________
   A) Last Saturday of July
   B) First Sunday of August
   C) 31 July
   D) 01 August
   
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   Option D
   Explanation: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.
3. 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?
   A) 15
   B) 18
   C) 11
   D) 9
   
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   Option B
   Explanation: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.
4. The first week of August from 01 to 07, is dedicated to which of these observation every year?
   A) World Anti-Corruption Week
   B) World Allergy Week
   C) World Breastfeeding Week
   D) World Tourism Week
   
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   Option C
   Explanation: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
5. 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?
   A) NISHTHA
   B) SAHYOG
   C) DISHA
   D) KIRTI
   
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   Option A
   Explanation: NISHTHA 2.0 is an integrated programme of teacher training designed by NCERT.
6. The Maharashtra Bhushan Puraskar for the year 2021 has been conferred upon which Indian personality?
   A) Amitabh Bachchan
   B) Shreya Ghoshal
   C) Anu Malik
   D) Asha Bhosle
   
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   Option D
   Explanation: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.
7. When is the Muslim Women’s Rights Day observed in India?
   A) August 02
   B) August 01
   C) July 31
   D) July 30
   
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   Option B
   Explanation: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. 
8. The Mission Niryatak Bano campaign has been launched by which state to boost export?
   A) Madhya Pradesh
   B) Punjab
   C) Rajasthan
   D) Gujarat
   
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   Option C
   Explanation: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.
9. Who has been selected for the prestigious Lokmanya Tilak National Award for 2021?
   A) Azim Premji
   B) Dilip Shanghvi
   C) Shiv Nadar
   D) Cyrus Poonawalla
   
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   Option D
   Explanation: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.
10. What is the theme of the World Breastfeeding Week 2021?
    A) Protect Breastfeeding:A Shared Responsibility
    B) Support breastfeeding for a healthier planet
    C) Empower Parents, Enable Breastfeeding
    D) Breastfeeding: Foundation for Life
    
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    Option A
    Explanation:The theme of the World Breastfeeding Week 2021 is “Protect Breastfeeding:A Shared Responsibility​”.

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