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- World Photography Day is observed every year on?
A) Third Tuesday of August
B) 19 August
C) Third Wednesday of August
D) 20 August
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Option B
Explanation: The World Photography Day is celebrated on 19 August every year to promote photography as a hobby and also inspire photographers around the globe to share a single photo with the rest of the world. The first official World Photo Day was observed on August 19, 2010.
- Who among these has stepped down as the Election Commissioner of India to join ADB as Vice-President?
A) Sunil Arora
B) Om Prakash Rawat
C) Achal Kumar Jyoti
D) Ashok Lavasa
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Option D
Explanation: The Election Commissioner of India, Ashok Lavasa has announced his resignation on 18 August to join Asian Development Bank (ADB) as vice president. The 62-year-old Lavasa had submitted his resignation to President Ram Nath Kovind on 18 August, which has been accepted by the President.
- Which among these companies has acuired majority stake in online pharmacy Netmeds for Rs 6.2 billion?
A) Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd
B) Reliance Life Sciences
C) Jio Platforms
D) Reliance Industrial Investments and Holdings Limited
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Option A
Explanation: Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd (RRVL), the subsidiary company of Mukesh Ambani owned Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) has acquired a majority equity stake in online pharmacy Vitalic Health Pvt Ltd and its subsidiaries (commonly known as Netmeds) for a cash consideration of around Rs 620 crore ($83.08 million).
- Former cricketer Laura Marsh has announced her retirement from all forms of the games recently. She played for which country?
A) Australia
B) New Zealand
C) England
D) South Africa
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Option C
Explanation: Laura Marsh, England national women cricket team off-spinner, has announced her retirement from all forms of cricket.
- Ibrahim Boubacar Keita has resigned as the President of which country?
A) Ivory Coast
B) Mali
C) Nigeria
D) Ghana
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Option B
Explanation: The President of Mali, Ibrahim Boubacar Keita has announced his resignation on 19 August 2020, three years before his final term was due to end. The officers of the Malian Armed Forces began a military coup and arrested several government officials including President Keita,
- Russell A. Kirsch, who has passed away recently was a ____________
A) Computer Scientist
B) Astronomer
C) Mountaineer
D) Mathematician
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Option A
Explanation: Computer scientist Russell A. Kirsch, the inventor of the pixel, and developer of the first digital photograph. has passed away. He was 91 years old. His pioneering contributions to computer science made digital imaging possible.
- Who among these has been appointed as the brand ambassador of sports eyewear brand Oakley in India?
A) MS Dhoni
B) Akshay Kumar
C) Sonu Sood
D) Rohit Sharma
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Option D
Explanation: Performance sports eyewear brand Oakley has appointed Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma as its brand ambassador in India for a period of two years..
- Name the nodal agency that the Government of India is going to set up to conduct the Common Eligibility Test (CET) for all government and banks jobs in the country?
A) National Government Employment Agency
B) All India Recruitment Association
C) National Recruitment Agency
D) Centralized Selection Association
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Option C
Explanation: The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the proposal to set up a National Recruitment Agency (NRA). NRA will be the nodal agency to conduct the Common Eligibility Test (CET) for jobs in the government and state-owned banks.
- When is the World Mosquito Day marked?
A) 19 August
B) 20 August
C) 18 August
D) 17 August
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Option B
Explanation: World Mosquito Day is observed on 20 August annually to raise awareness about the causes of malaria and how it can be prevented.
- Angela Buxton, a renowned former tennis player has passed away. She played for which country?
A) Britain
B) Australia
C) France
D) Germany
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Option A
Explanation: Former British tennis player,two-time Grand Slam doubles champion and equal rights pioneer Angela Buxton has passed away. She was 85.
