1. Who has been re-appointed as the prime minister of Armenia?
A. Nikol Pashinyan
B. Armen Sarkissian
C. Robert Kocaharian
D. Serzh Sargsyan
2. Sanskrit Day is celebrated every year on which date in 2020?
A. August 2
B. August 3
C. August 4
D. August 5
3. Which country's military has extended emergency for two years?
A. Bangladesh
B. Myanmar
C. Nepal
D. Pakistan
4. Which country has rolled out the first train for Metro Coach of which city?
A. Pune
B. Jaipur
C. Nashik
D. Bhopal
5. The Samagra Shiksha Scheme has been extended till which year?
A. 2026
B. 2020
C. 2023
D. 2030
6. Member nations of the International Monetary Fund have approved the injection of what amount to help countries in dealing with mounting debt and economic fallout because of the Covid-19 pandemic?
A. $100 billion
B. $650 billion
C. $600 billion
D. $300 billion
7. Which IIT has launched the country's first Consortium for Virtual Reality?
A. IIT Madras
B. IIT Delhi
C. IIT Raurkela
D. IIT Roorkee
8. Lamont Marcell Jacobs, who won Olympic gold in the men's 100 metres, belongs to which country?
A. Italy
B. Iran
C. Canada
D. Armenia
9. The Government has allocated what amount under the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric vehicles (FAME) scheme?
A. Rs 556 crore
B. Rs 756 crore
C. Rs 800 crore
D. Rs 700 crore
10. Which country clinched an exhilarating 1-0 extra-time win over defending champion Mexico to claim a seventh CONCACAF Gold Cup?
A. India
B. USA
C. Brazil
D. China
11. European Union has imposed a fine of $886.6 million or 746 million euro on which shopping app?
A. Flipkart
B. Amazon
C. Club Factory
D. Nykaa
12. Which university has been recognised as the 'District Green Champion' for the academic year 2020-21?
A. MDU Rohtak
B. Chitkara University
C. DCRUST
D. Delhi University
13. Which cyclone storm has affected three States namely Odisha, West Bengal and Jharkhand?
A. Danny
B. Yaas
C. Elsa
D. Katerina
14. Alexander Zverev, who won the men's singles tennis gold at the Tokyo Olympics, belongs to which country?
A. Algeria
B. Germany
C. Russia
D. Norway
15. Reserve Bank of India has imposed a penalty of how much on Janalaxmi Co-operative Bank?
A. Rs 50.35 lakh
B. Rs 43.35 lakh
C. Rs 34.35 lakh
D. Rs 90.35 lakh
16. Arun Dey, who passed away recently, is an MLA from which state?
A. Bihar
B. Odisha
C. Haryana
D. Rajasthan
17. A hotline was established between the Indian Army and People's Liberation Army of China at Kongra La in which state?
A. Assam
B. Ladakh
C. Sikkim
D. Nagaland
18. Who has won the Bronze Medal in Boxing at Tokyo Olympics 2020?
A. Mirabai Chanu
B. Mary Com
C. Lovlina Borgohain
D. Saina Nehwal
19. Which organisation is set to launch the second mission of its Boeing Orbital Flight Test-2?
A. ISRO
B. DRDO
C. BARC
D. NASA
20. Rashid Irani, who was found dead at his residence, belongs to which profession?
A. Director
B. Producer
C. Film Critic
D. Wrestler
21. Which state government plans to bring a policy for the protection of forests?
a) Rajasthan
b) Gujarat
c) Tamil Nadu
d) Kerala
22. India’s first earthquake early warning mobile app has been launched for which state?
a) Sikkim
b) Assam
c) Gujarat
d) Uttarakhand
23. Which wrestler has stormed into 57 Kg finals, assuring India of its fourth medal?
a) Deepak Punia
b) Anshu Malik
c) Ravi Kumar Dahiya
d) Sonam Malik
24. What is the name of India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier that has begun its maiden sea trials?
a) INS Vikrant
b) INS Akash
c) INS Shakti
d) INS Triveni
25. Which day is marked as Hiroshima Day?
a) August 5th
b) August 6th
c) August 7th
d) August 8th
26. Lovlina Borgohain won which medal in Tokyo Olympics 2020?
a) Gold
b) Silver
c) Bronze
d) None of the Above
27. Who has become the first Indian sportsperson to enter javelin throw finals?
a) Neeraj Chopra
b) Shivpal Singh
c) Tajinderpal Singh Toor
d) Ravi Kumar Dahiya
KEY:
1. Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Nikol Pashinyan has been re-appointed as the prime minister of Armenia by President Armen Sarkissian on August 02, 2021.
2. Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Sanskrit Day is celebrated every year on August 3 which is the full moon day in the month of Shraavana in the Hindu calendar. In 2020, Sanskrit Day was celebrated on August 3, while in 2019 it was celebrated on 15 August
3. Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Myanmar's military has extended emergency for two years, after seizing power from the elected government of Myanmar.
4. Answer: Option A
Explanation:
According to Titagarh Wagons Ltd, its plant in Italy has rolled out the first train for Pune Metro coach. In total, 34 trains will be sent from Italy. Each train will comprise three coaches.
5. Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval for the continuation of the revised Samagra Shiksha Scheme for a period of five years i.e., from 2021-22 to 2025-26 with a total financial outlay of Rs.2,94,283.04 crore which includes Central share of Rs.1,85,398.32 crore.
6. Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Member nations of the International Monetary Fund have approved the injection of $650 billion to help countries in dealing with mounting debt and economic fallout because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
7. Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Indian Institute of Technology Madras has launched the country's first Consortium for Virtual Reality called 'Consortium for VR/AR/MR Engineering Mission in India' (CAVE). As a group of academia, industries, start-ups, and Government bodies, this consortium is being coordinated by IIT Madras.
8. Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Italy's Lamont Marcell Jacobs outshone a field of unusual suspects to claim a shock Olympic gold in the men's 100 metres, breaking retired Jamaican star Usain Bolt's 13-year hold on the blue-riband event.
9. Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Government has allocated over Rs 756 crores under the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric vehicles (FAME) scheme till June 2021.
10. Answer: Option B
Explanation:
United States clinched an exhilarating 1-0 extra-time win over defending champion Mexico to claim a seventh CONCACAF Gold Cup.
11. Answer: Option B
Explanation:
European Union has imposed a fine of $886.6 million or 746 million euro on Amazon.com Inc. European Union fined Amazon for processing personal data in violation of EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
12. Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Chitkara University, Patiala, has been recognised as the 'District Green Champion' for the academic year 2020-21 by the Mahatma Gandhi National Council of Rural Education (MGNCRE), Ministry of Education, Government of India.
13. Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Cyclonic storm 'Yaas' affected three States namely Odisha, West Bengal and Jharkhand. The Central Government, even before the receipt of memoranda from State Governments, constituted Inter-Ministerial Central Teams (IMCTs), which visited the affected areas of Odisha and West Bengal.
14. Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Germany's Alexander Zverev beats Russian Karen Khachanov 6-3 6-1 to win the men's singles gold at the Tokyo Olympics. He became the first German man to win singles Olympic gold.
15. Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Reserve Bank of India has imposed a penalty of Rs 50.35 lakh on Janalaxmi Co-operative Bank, Nashik for non-compliance with certain regulatory requirements.
16. Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Trade union leader, activist and five-time MLA of Odisha, Arun Dey, passed away at the age of 75 at a private hospital in Bhubaneswar.
17. Answer: Option C
Explanation:
A hotline was established between the Indian Army at Kongra La in North Sikkim and the People's/ Liberation Army of China at Khamba Dzong in Tibetan Autonomous Region.
18. Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Lovlina Borgohain for winning the Bronze Medal in Boxing at Tokyo Olympics 2020.
19. Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is set to launch the second mission of its Boeing Orbital Flight Test-2 (OFT-2) on August 3, 2021.
20. Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Eminent film critic Rashid Irani, a much-loved figure in the cinema circles of the city, was found dead at his residence here. He was 74
21. (a) Rajasthan
The Chief Minister of Rajasthan Ashok Gehlot informed on August 1, 2021, that the state government has been planning to soon bring a policy for the protection of forests in Rajasthan. He informed about the forest policy during the virtual launch of the scheme under which the medicinal plants will be distributed to the people of Rajasthan.
22. (d) Uttarakhand
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee informed on August 4, 2021, that it has launched the ‘Uttarakhand Bhookamp alert’ app, which is India’s first Earthquake Early Warning (EEW) mobile app.
23. (c) Ravi Kumar Dahiya
India has been guaranteed its 4th medal in Tokyo Olympics 2020, as wrestler Ravi Kumar Dahiya advanced into the finals of the men's freestyle 57 Kg event on August 4, 2021.
24. (a) INS Vikrant
India's first indigenous aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant began its much-awaited sea trials on August 4, 2021. INS Vikrant is the largest and most complex warship built in the country.
25. (b) August 6th
Hiroshima Day is marked by Japan every year on August 6. The day aims at raising awareness about the devastating power of the atomic bomb which was dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki ending the Second World war.
26. (c) Bronze
Lovlina Borgohain has won India's third medal at Tokyo Olympics 2020. She is now the third Indian boxer to win bronze at the Olympics after Vijender Singh won bronze at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and Mary Kom won bronze at the 2012 London Olympics.
27. (a) Neeraj Chopra
Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has become the first-ever Indian to qualify for the javelin throw finals. He qualified for the men's javelin final with an 86.65m throw on his first attempt. Shivpal Singh bows out in the qualification round.
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