Current Affairs Quiz – 14 July 2021

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1. The National level hackathon ‘SAMVEDAN 2021 – Sensing Solutions for Bharat’,has been launched by which institute in collaboration with the Sony India?
   A) IIT Delhi
   B) IIT Madras
   C) IIT Kanpur
   D) IIT Hyderabad
   
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   Option B
   Explanation:The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras & Sony India have collaborated to jointly organise a National-level hackathon called ‘SAMVEDAN 2021 – Sensing Solutions for Bharat’.
2. Which team has won the UEFA Euro 2020?
   A) England
   B) France
   C) Italy
   D) Spain
   
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   Option C
   Explanation:Italy won the UEFA Euro 2020 final by defeating England, on penalties, following a 1–1 draw after extra time, at the Wembley Stadium in London on July 12, 2021.
3. The Indian Navy has received the 10th anti-submarine warfare aircraft P-8I out of the total 12 such aircrafts. With which country had India signed the deal to procure the same?
   A) France
   B) Israel
   C) Russia
   D) United States
   
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   Option D
   Explanation: On July 13, 2021, the Indian Navy received the 10th anti-submarine warfare aircraft P-8I from the US-based aerospace company Boeing.
4. Which country has inked USD 1.3 billion deal with India, for development of 679-megawatt Lower Arun Hydropower project with Indian assistance?
   A) Bhutan
   B) Nepal
   C) Maldives
   D) Bangladesh
   
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   Option B
   Explanation: Nepal has signed a USD 1.3 billion deal with India, to develop a 679-megawatt Lower Arun Hydropower project, located between Sankhuwasabha and Bhojpur districts in eastern Nepal. As per the deal, India’s state-owned Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVN), will develop the 679-megawatt hydropower project in the neighbouring Himalayan nation. 
5. Veteran former Indian player Yashpal Sharma,has passed away at the age of 66. He represented India in which event? 
   A) Football
   B) Hockey
   C) Cricket
   D) Wrestling
   
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   Option C
   Explanation: Former Indian cricketer, Yashpal Sharma, who was the member of the Indian team that won the 1983 Cricket World Cup, has passed away after massive cardiac arrest. He was 66.
6. The National Research Centre on Yak (NRCY) has tied up with which insurance company for India’s first ever Insurance Policy for the Himalayan Yaks?
   A) National Insurance Company Ltd.
   B) United India Insurance Company Ltd.
   C) Life Insurance Corporation of India
   D)  Oriental Insurance Company Ltd.
   
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   Option A
   Explanation: The National Research Centre on Yak (NRCY) at Dirang in West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh has tied up with the National Insurance Company Ltd. (NICL) for insuring yaks. This is the first such instance in the country that an insurance policy for highly valuable Himalayan cattle/yak have been approved. 
7. Who is the author of the book “The Struggle Within: A Memoir of the Emergency” ?
   A) Sundeep Misra
   B) Jairam Ramesh
   C) Krishna Saksena
   D) Ashok Chakravarti
   
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   Option D
   Explanation:A new book titled “The Struggle Within: A Memoir of the Emergency” has been released, by the author Ashok Chakravarti.
8. Name the winner of the Golden Boot Award at the UEFA Euro 2020
   A) Cristiano Ronaldo
   B) Patrik Schick
   C) Gianluigi Donnarumma
   D) Leonardo Bonucci
   
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   Option A
   Explanation:Golden Boot Winner: Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) – 5 goals and 1 assist in 4 matches 
9. Legendary player Paul Orndorff, famous as Mr. Wonderful, has passed away. He was a veteran _________
   A) Football Player
   B) Wrestler
   C) Sprinter
   D) Horse Rider
   
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   Option B
   Explanation:The renowned American professional wrestler, Paul Orndorff, who is best known with his nickname Mr. Wonderful, has passed away. He was 71.
10. The National Research Centre on Yak (NRCY) is located in which state?
    A) Dehradun
    B) Ladakh
    C) Arunachal Pradesh
    D) Shimla
    
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    Option C
    Explanation: The National Research Centre on Yak (NRCY) is located at Dirang in West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh

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