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- The International Youth Day (IYD) is marked every year on which day?
A) 11 August
B) 12 August
C) 10 August
D) 9 August
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Option B
Explanation:The International Youth Day (IYD) is observed on August 12 annually to draw attention of governments and others towards youth issues worldwide.
- 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?
A) Rs 15,000 crore
B) Rs 20,000 crore
C) Rs 5,000 crore
D) Rs 11,000 crore
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Option D
Explanation: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.
- 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?
A) Digital Prayaas
B) Digital Sahyog
C) Digital Udyog
D) Digital Duniya
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Option A
Explanation: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.
- The Malabar Naval Exercise is conducted annually between which of these countries?
A) India, Australia, US and Singapore
B) India, US, Japan and Australia
C) India, Japan, Sri Lanka and US
D) India, US, Russia and Australia
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Option B
Explanation: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.
- India will host the first-ever Internet Governance Forum (IGF), in October 2021.What will be the theme of the Forum?
A) Internet United
B) Connect Faster
C) Inclusive Internet for Digital India
D) Internet for human resilience and solidarity
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Option C
Explanation: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”.
- The DRDO successfully test-fired India’s first Indigenous Technology Cruise Missile, off Odisha Coast. Name the missile
A) Shaurya
B) Prithvi
C) Akash
D) Nirbhay
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Option D
Explanation: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).
- Which state has announced the launch of a new IT sector award named after former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi?
A) Kerala
B) Maharashtra
C) Karnataka
D) Punjab
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Option B
Explanation: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.
- UNICEF India has partnered with which entity to launch joint initiative for creating a safe environment for children online?
A) Tata Group
B) Microsoft
C) Facebook
D) NPCI
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Option C
Explanation: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.
- What is the rank of India in the 2020 Global Youth Development Index, released by the Commonwealth Secretariat in London?
A) 132
B) 112
C) 152
D) 122
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Option D
Explanation: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.
- The World Elephant Day is marked annually on__________
A) 12 August
B) Second Sunday of August
C) 11 August
D) Second Wednesday of August
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Option A
Explanation:World Elephant Day is observed every year on August 12 worldwide for the preservation and protection of the global elephants.
- Dr Balaji Tambe, who has passed away recently at the age of 81 was a well known _________
A) Economist
B) Ayurvedacharya
C) Oncologist
D) Classical Musician
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Option B
Explanation:Well-known spiritual leader, Ayurvedacharya, and proponent of Yoga, Dr Balaji Tambe, has passed away, after a brief illness. He was 81.
- Which country has topped the 2020 Global Youth Development Index?
A) Australia
B) Norway
C) Germany
D) Singapore
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Option D
Explanation: Top Country – Singapore; Bottom Country – Chad
- What is the theme of the International Youth Day (IYD)?
A) Transforming Education
B) Safe Spaces for Youth
C) Transforming Food Systems: Youth Innovation for Human and Planetary Health
D) Youth Building Peace
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Option C
Explanation:2021 Theme: Transforming Food Systems: Youth Innovation for Human and Planetary Health.
