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- What was the rank of India in terms of top global agricultural exporters in the world in 2019, as per the report by World Trade Organisation (WTO)?
A) 12th
B) 9th
C) 6th
D) 10th
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Option B
Explanation:India has find place among the top 10 list of the countries exporting agricultural produce in the year 2019, according to a World Trade Organisation (WTO) report on trends in world agricultural trade in recent 25 years. The last such report was released in 1995, in which India was not in top 10. In the 2019 report, India has outclassed New Zealand to be ranked at 9th spot.
- The Rudreswara Temple has been inscribed as the UNESCO’s World Heritage site from India in 2021. With this, how many World Heritage sites are there in the country now?
A) 51
B) 42
C) 39
D) 28
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Option C
Explanation: The Rudreswara Temple, (also known as the Ramappa Temple) at Palampet, Mulugu district, near Warangal in Telangana has been inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage list, on July 25, 2021, during the 44th session of the World Heritage Committee of UNESCO. With this latest induction, there are 39 World Heritage Sites located in India.
- Jayanthi Ji who has passed away recently was one of the most wellknown name in which field?
A) Classical Music
B) Sports Coaches
C) Journalism
D) Film Industry
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Option D
Explanation:The well-known southern actor Jayanthi, has passed away due to age related ailments. She was 76. Jayanthi started her acting career in 1963, and had starred in over 500 films that span across five languages including Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Hindi.
- The Europa Clipper mission is the Earth’s first mission investigations of Jupiter’s moon named Europa. The mission is being undertaken by which space agency?
A) The USA
B) China
C) Japan
D) France
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Option A
Explanation:The US space agency NASA has selected California-based SpaceX to provide launch services for Earth’s first mission to conduct detailed investigations of Jupiter’s moon Europa. The mission called ‘Europa Clipper mission’ is scheduled to be launched in October 2024 on a Falcon Heavy rocket from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
- The CRPF observes its Raising Day every year on 27 July. In 2021, the force will be observing its _______ Raising Day
A) 92
B) 83
C) 75
D) 89
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Option B
Explanation:The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), observed its 83rd Raising Day on 27 July 2021.
- Yang Qian of China is the first participant to win the first gold medal of Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. She won the medal in which game?
A) Shooting
B) Weightlifting
C) Badminton
D) Tennis
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Option A
Explanation:China’s Yang Qian won the first gold medal of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games by winning 10m women’s air rifle event on July 24, 2021.
- As per the CARE Ratings, the estimated GDP growth rate of India in FY22 is projected in the range of ___________
A) 6.5-7%
B) 9-10%
C) 7.1-8.2%
D) 8.8-9%
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Option D
Explanation:The Care Ratings agency has estimated the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate of India to be in the range of 8.8 to 9 percent in the current financial year, that is 2021-22 (FY22).
- The International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem is an international celebration taking place every year on_________
A) 24 July
B) 25 July
C) 26 July
D) 27 July
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Option C
Explanation:The International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem (or World Mangrove Day) is celebrated annually on 26 July to raise awareness of the importance of mangrove ecosystems as “a unique, special and vulnerable ecosystem” and to promote solutions for their sustainable management, conservation and uses.
- Which country has become the first in the world to get approval for the commercial production of genetically modified golden rice?
A) Finland
B) Philippines
C) The Netherlands
D) Chile
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Option B
Explanation:The Philippines has become the first country in the world to get approval for the commercial production of genetically modified “golden rice”, a variety of rice enriched with nutrients to help reduce childhood malnutrition.
- Byju’s has acquired which of these educational platforms in a bid to expand its market base?
A) Khan Academy and Jigsaw Academy
B) Udemy and Testbook
C) Great Learning and Toppr
D) Quora and Vedantu
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Option C
Explanation:India’s digital learning pioneer Byju’s has acquired professional training and higher education platform ‘Great Learning’, in a cash-and-stock deal, to enter the higher education segment. Apart from this, Byju’s has also acquired after-school learning app Toppr.
- Priya Malik has recently won a gold medal for India in which sports event?
A) Wrestling
B) Boxing
C) Shooting
D) Golf
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Option A
Explanation: Indian Wrestler Priya Malik has won a Gold Medal at the 2021 World Cadet Wrestling Championship in Budapest, Hungary.
- The Kargil Vijay Diwas is observed every year since 1999 on which day?
A) 24 July
B) 25 July
C) 27 July
D) 26 July
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Option D
Explanation: Kargil Vijay Diwas is celebrated every year on July 26 since the year 1999, to mark India’s victory over Pakistan in the Kargil conflict.
- The historic Paseo del Prado boulevard and Retiro Park are among the newly inducted UNESCO World Heritage Sites for 2021. They are located in which city?
A) Paris
B) Madrid
C) Rome
D) Berlin
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Option B
Explanation: The historic Paseo del Prado boulevard and Retiro Park of Madrid, in Spain has been granted the status of UNESCO World Heritage Sites on July 25, 2021.
- BS Yediyurappa has recently resigned as the Chief Minister of which state?
A) Telangana
B) Kerala
C) Karnataka
D) Tamil Nadu
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Option C
Explanation:Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa has announced his resignation from the top post on July 26, 2021, when his government completed two years in the state, after being elected to power in 2019.
- Which among these countries is the latest to formally join the International Solar Alliance (ISA) in July 2021?
A) Sweden
B) Norway
C) Greece
D) Ireland
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Option A
Explanation:Leading European nation, Sweden has ratified the framework agreement for the International Solar Alliance (ISA) and its membership to officially join the Gurugram-based global platform, aimed at promoting renewable energy and sustainable development.
- The World Drowning Prevention Day is designated to be observed on which day by the UN?
A) 26 July
B) 25 July
C) 24 July
D) 27 July
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Option B
Explanation:The World Drowning Prevention Day, is a United Nations recognised day, which is held on 25 July every year. The year 2021 marks the inaugural celebration of the day.
- Shiv Nadar has stepped down as the Managing Director from which country?
A) Infosys
B) Wipro
C) TCS
D) HCL
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Option D
Explanation:Shiv Nadar, the founder of HCL Technologies Ltd, has stepped down as the Managing Director and Chief Strategy Officer of the company, with effect from July 19, 2021.
- Which among the following countries/region has topped the list of world largest agri export report in 2019 released by the World Trade Organisation (WTO)?
A) United States
B) European Union
C) Thailand
D) Hong Kong
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Option B
Explanation:The European Union (EU) – 16.1% share (ranked 2nd in 1995); The United States – 13.8% share (ranked first in 1995 with 22.2% share); Brazil – 7.8% share (ranked third in 1995 with 4.8%)
- In which state is the Rudreswara Temple located?
A) Telangana
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Karnataka
D) Odisha
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Option A
Explanation: The Rudreswara Temple, (also known as the Ramappa Temple) is located at Palampet, Mulugu district, near Warangal in Telangana
