Q11. Inland Vessels Bill 2021 passed in Lok Sabha to boost trade, commerce and economic activities across the country. This bill will helps to-
- promotes cheaper and safer navigation
- ensures protection of life and cargo
- brings uniformity in the application of laws related to inland waterways & navigation
- All of these
Answer: D. All of these
Q12. Who has been recently appointed as the Commissioner of Delhi Police?
- Rakesh Asthana
- Ashish Bhatia
- Arun Kumar Sharma
- None of them
Answer: A. Rakesh Asthana
Q13. Who has been recently sworn in as the Chief Minister of Karnataka?
- B. S. Yediyurappa
- D. V. Sadananda Gowda
- Basavaraj Somappa Bommai
- None of them
Answer: C. Basavaraj Somappa Bommai
Q14. World Nature Conservation Day was observed on-
- July 28
- July 29
- July 30
- July 31
Answer: A. July 28
Q15. Which of the following countries is the first country to approve the commercial production of genetically modified ‘golden rice’?
- India
- Bhutan
- Nepal
- Philippines
Answer: D. Philippines
Q16. Who became Lebanon’s new Prime Minister?
- Auguste Adib Pacha
- Najib Mikati
- Saad Hariri
- None of them
Answer: B. Najib Mikati
Q17. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projected GDP growth forecast for India to ____ for the fiscal year to March 31, 2022.
- 7.5%
- 8.5%
- 9.5%
- 10.5%
Answer: C. 9.5%
Q18. The Indian Parliament passes the ‘Marine Aids to Navigation Bill 2021’ to repeal and replace the Lighthouse Act ____.
- 1925
- 1927
- 1929
- 1932
Answer: B. 1927
Q19. What is the theme of World Hepatitis Day 2021?
- Cure Hepatitis
- Get Rid of Hepatitis
- Hepatitis can’t wait
- None of these
Answer: C. Hepatitis can’t wait
Q20. Indian PM Narendra Modi recently announced that 14 engineering colleges to offer courses in 5 Indian languages;
- Hindi, Assamese, Telugu, Marathi and Bangla.
- Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi and Bangla.
- Hindi, Gujarati, Telugu, Marathi and Bangla.
- Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi and Bangla.
Answer: B. Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi and Bangla
Q21. Recently the government announced ____ reservation for OBCs, ____ for EWS candidates in medical courses.
- 20%, 10%
- 22%, 10%
- 24%, 10%
- 27%, 10%
Answer: D. 27%, 10%
Q22. Famous Playback singer from Kerala, Kalyani Menon passed away at the age of 80. She sung over 100 songs in-
- Hindi and Malayalam Movies
- Kannada and Malayalam Movies
- Tamil and Malayalam Movies
- Bangla and Malayalam Movies
Answer: C. Tamil and Malayalam Movies
Q23. With the annual financial assistance of Rs. 6.28 lakh per annum Indian Government soon established ____ Khelo India Centers across the country.
- 1000
- 1500
- 2000
- 3000
Answer: A. 1000
Q24. A huge asteroid, named 2016 AJ193, will fly past earth very closely on August 21, 2021. It will pass the earth some ____ lunar distances away.
- 5.9
- 6.9
- 7.9
- 8.9
Answer: D. 8.9
Q25. Which of the following cities in India become the first city to achieve 100 per cent vaccination coverage against COVID-19?
- Bhubaneswar
- Kolkata
- Delhi
- Mumbai
Answer: A. Bhubaneswar
