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Current Affairs Q&A PDF – July 2021
Table of Contents
NATIONAL AFFAIRS ...................................................................................................................................................... 4
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS ......................................................................................................................................... 50
GOVT SCHEMES ............................................................................................................................................................ 57
VISITS............................................................................................................................................................................. 61
BANKING AND FINANCE ............................................................................................................................................. 63
ECONOMY AND BUSINESS .......................................................................................................................................... 97
MoUs AND AGREEMENTS ......................................................................................................................................... 106
APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS ................................................................................................................... 114
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS ................................................................................................................................ 126
SUMMITS, CONFERENCES ......................................................................................................................................... 134
COMMITTEE AND MEETING..................................................................................................................................... 136
INDEX ........................................................................................................................................................................... 140
ACQUISITION AND MERGERS .................................................................................................................................. 151
DEFENCE...................................................................................................................................................................... 156
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY .................................................................................................................................... 162
SPORTS ........................................................................................................................................................................ 171
BOOKS AND AUTHORS.............................................................................................................................................. 182
OBITUARY ................................................................................................................................................................... 192
IMPORTANT DAYS ..................................................................................................................................................... 197
ENVIRONMENT .......................................................................................................................................................... 208
APP and WEB PORTAL ............................................................................................................................................. 210
CURRENT STATIC BANKING .................................................................................................................................... 216
CA STATIC GK ............................................................................................................................................................. 228

NATIONAL AFFAIRS
1. What was the deadline fixed by the Supreme Court of India (in June 2021) for all States & UTs
for implementing ‘One Nation, One Ration Card’ scheme (ONORC)?
1) 31st August, 2021
2) 31st July, 2021
3) 1st August, 2021
4) 1st July, 2021
5) 15th August, 2021
Answer- 2) 31st July, 2021
Explanation:
The Supreme Court directed States and Union Territories (UT) to extend the implementation of the ‘One
Nation, One Ration Card’ scheme (ONORC) by July 31, 2021
i.ONORC scheme was started in June 2019 to enable migrant workers and their family members to buy
subsidised ration
2. In June 2021, Ministry of Jal Shakti released a Glacial Lake Atlas of _______________ to study the
impact of Climate Change
1) Indus River Basin
2) Kaveri River Basin
3) Brahmaputra River Basin
4) Ganga River Basin
5) Krishna River Basin
Answer- 4) Ganga River Basin
Explanation:
Glacial Lake Atlas of Ganga River Basin was virtually released by Pankaj Kumar, Secretary,
Department of Water Resources, Ministry of Jal Shakti. Glacial Atlas is an initiative under National
Hydrology Project (NHP) to study on climate change impact analysis
i.During the event, Chairman ISRO K. Sivan, launched the NHP– Bhuvan portal of National Remote
Sensing Centre (NRSC)
3. Name the organisation that recently (in June’21) released the ‘Study on Not-For-Profit Hospital
Model in India’
1) National Human Rights Commission
2) Department of Health Research
3) NITI Aayog
4) Indian Council of Medical Research
5) Competition Commission of India
Answer- 3) NITI Aayog
Explanation:
As India’s policies and programmes are aimed at achieving Universal Health Coverage by 2030, NITI
Aayog released the Study on Not-For-Profit Hospital Model in India-Web providing insight into their
operation model. Not-for-profit hospitals account for only 2.7% of in-patients in the country.

About NITI Aayog:
Establishment– 2015
Chairperson– Prime Minister of India
CEO– Amitabh Kant
4. Which organisation partnered with Intel India to launch “Fund for Industrial Research
Engagement (FIRE)” a 1st of its kind research initiative?
1) Science and Engineering Research Board
2) Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
3) Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
4) Centre for Development of Advanced Computing
5) Indian Council of Social Science Research
Answer- 1) Science and Engineering Research Board
Explanation:
Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), a statutory body under Department of Science &
Technology (DST) in partnership with Intel India has launched the 1st of its kind research initiative
called ‘Fund for Industrial Research Engagement
(FIRE)’ to advance deep tech-based research in India.
5. Where was the Zen Garden and Kaizen Academy recently (in June’21) inaugurated as a sign of
India-Japan relationship?
1) Ahmedabad, Gujarat
2) Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
3) Ropar, Punjab
4) Dispur, Assam
5) Jaipur, Rajasthan
Answer- 1) Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Explanation:
Narendra Modi, Prime Minister(PM) of India, virtually inaugurated a Zen Garden and Kaizen Academy at
Ahmedabad Management Association (AMA) in Ahmedabad, Gujarat to display the bond between India
and Japan.
6. Identify the points that are correctly related to the recent (July’21) approvals made by the
Union Cabinet:
A) The last date for registration of Atma Nirbhar Rojgar Yojana (ABRY), which is implemented by
EPFO, is extended till 31st March, 2022
B) Cabinet approved the revised strategy for implementing BharatNet – optical fibre connectivity
to 16 states through Public Private Partnership
C) India will sign an MoU with Gambia to strengthen bilateral cooperation in Personnel
Administration and Governance
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & C
3) Only B
4) Only B & C
5) Only A
Answer- 1) All A, B & C

Explanation:
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi accorded approval for several initiatives.
i.The last date for registration of beneficiaries for availing the benefit under Atma Nirbhar Rojgar
Yojana (ABRY) has been extended from 30th June, 2021 to 31st March, 2022.
· Under ABRY, establishments registered with EPFO and their new employees drawing a monthly
wage of less than INR 15,000 are being benefited
ii.The cabinet approved the revised implementation strategy of BharatNet through Public Private
Partnership mode (PPP) in 16 states of India with optical fibre connectivity
iii.Approved the signing of an MoU between India & Gambia to strengthen bilateral cooperation in
Personnel Administration and Governance Reforms.
7. Identify the points that are correctly related to the recent (July’21) approvals made by the
Union Cabinet:
A) A ‘Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme’ has been proposed with an outlay of Rs 3.03 lakh
crores to improve the operating efficiency of Power DISCOM companies
B) TATA Power has been nominated as the Nodal agency for implementing the power
distribution scheme
C) Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) will sign two separate MoU’s with Nepal &
Myanmar to promote cooperation in the healthcare sector
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & C
3) Only B
4) Only B & C
5) Only A
Answer- 2) Only A & C
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi accorded approval for several initiatives.
i.Reforms-based and Results-Linked ‘Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme’, to improve the
operational efficiencies and financial sustainability of Power DISCOM (Distribution Company)
· The scheme worth INR 3.03 Lakh crore will be available till 2025-26, with Rural Electrification
Corporation (REC) & Power Finance Corporation (PFC) have been nominated as nodal agencies
ii.Signing of an MoU between Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), India and the Nepal Health
Research Council (NHRC), Nepal.
iii.Signing of an MoU between Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), India and the Department of
Medical Research (DMR), Ministry of Health and Sports, Myanmar.
8. _____________ partnered with Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL) for constructing
Units 5 & 6 of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KNPP) in ______________
1) France; Tamil Nadu
2) Germany; Odisha
3) Russia; Tamil Nadu
4) Germany; Maharashtra
5) Russia; Maharashtra
Answer- 3) Russia; Tamil Nadu

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Explanation:
Rosatom, a Russian State-run Nuclear Energy Corporation & Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd
(NPCIL), under the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) have started the construction work on Units 5 &
6 of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KNPP) in Tamil Nadu.
i.India and Russia’s agreement on nuclear power envisions building as many as 12 nuclear plants by
2035.
ii.Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL) is headquartered at Mumbai, Maharashtra.
9. Finance Ministry has retained the Interest rates of all ____ Small Savings Schemes for the 2nd
quarter(Q2) of FY22 same as Q1, making it the 5 consecutive quarter with unchanged interest
th
rates
1) 8
2) 15
3) 6
4) 12
5) 9
Answer- 4) 12
Explanation:
The Ministry of Finance, Government of India (GoI) had retained the Interest Rate of Small Savings
Scheme for the 2nd quarter(Q2) for the Financial Year 2021-22 (FY22) same as Q1 FY22 due to COVID-
19.
• It is the 5th consecutive quarter that GoI had unchanged the Interest Rates of the small saving
schemes (unchanged since April 1, 2020).
• The small savings schemes consist of 12 schemes
10. Which organisation will implement the 1st of its kind virtual cyber museum to honour the
war heroes of India by the Defence Ministry?
1) Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers
2) Confederation of Indian Industries
3) Ordnance Factory Board
4) Only 1 & 2
5) Only 1 & 3
Answer- 4) Only 1 & 2
Explanation:
As part of the 75th Anniversary of India’s Independence, the Ministry of Defence has initiated a project
to create the 1st of its kind cyber museum which will honour the war heroes of India. It will be an
interactive virtual museum of India’s Gallantry award winners and will be hosted by the Gallantry
awards portal.
• The project will be implemented in partnership with Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers
(SIDM) and Confederation of Indian Industries (CII).

11. Identify the points that are correctly related to the United District Information System for
Education Plus (UDISE+) report:
A) UDISE+ report for the year 2019-20 was released by Education Ministry
B) As per the report, only 22% of the Indian Schools had Internet connection in 2019-20
C) Gender Parity Index (GPI) at Higher Secondary level increased to 1.04 in 2019-20 compared to
0.97 in 2012-13
1) Only B & C
2) Only A & B
3) Only C
4) Only B
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
Union Minister for Education Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ released the report on United District
Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) 2019-20 for School Education in India.
i.Only 39% of schools in India had computers, while 22% had an internet connection in 2019-20.
ii.Gender Parity Index (GPI) at both Secondary and Higher Secondary levels have improved. GPI has
increased the most at the higher secondary level, which has increased to 1.04 in 2019-20 from 0.97 in
2012-13.
12. In July 2021, India unveiled Asia's longest and world’s 5th largest NATRAX (National
Automotive Test Tracks) High-Speed Track. Where is the track located?
1) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
2) Noida, Uttar Pradesh
3) Pune, Maharashtra
4) Indore, Madhya Pradesh
5) Gurugram, Haryana
Answer- 4) Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
Union Minister Prakash Javadekar, Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises (MoHI&PE)
virtually inaugurated Asia’s longest and world’s 5th largest 11.3 km NATRAX (National Automotive
Test Tracks) High-Speed Track (HST) in India’s Pithampur district of Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
13. Which type of traders were recently (in July’21) included in the definition of MSME sector by
the Central government of India?
1) Retail Traders
2) Wholesale Traders
3) IT Service Traders
4) Both 1 & 2
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 4) Both 1 & 2
Explanation:
Union Minister of MSME & Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has announced the Central
Government’s revision of MSMEs guidelines and the inclusion of Retail and Wholesale trades as
MSMEs. Earlier in the definition of MSME has only the manufacturing and service enterprises

14. In July 2021, A compendium of the working of Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural
Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) was released. DAY-NRLM was launched in __________ under the
__________________.
1) 2006; Ministry of Women and Child Development
2) 2011; Ministry of Rural Development
3) 2018; Ministry of MSME
4) 2018; Ministry of Women and Child Development
5) 2006; Ministry of Rural Development
Answer- 2) 2011; Ministry of Rural Development
Explanation:
The Ministry of Rural Development released a compendium on Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National
Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) and measures taken by it to address gender issues through Self
Help Groups (SHGs).
It was launched as ‘Aajeevika – NRLM’ by the GOI’s Ministry of Rural Development in 2011 to address
multidimensional poverty issues. It was renamed to DAY-NRLM in 2015.
15. In July 2021, the Department of Space (DoS) proposed the ‘Draft National Space
Transportation Policy 2020 – Norms, Guidelines & Procedures (NGP)’.
What are the points that are correctly related to the proposals?
A) Indian Private companies will be allowed to establish & operate rocket launch sites within
and outside India
B) Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will act as the nodal agency for all approvals
related to launches by Indian private companies
C) DRDO has developed a Green fuel using solid Nitrogen Dioxide for rocket propulsion, which
will be used in ‘Gaganyaan’ mission
1) All A, B & C
2) Only C
3) Only A & B
4) Only A
5) Only B & C
Answer- 4) Only A
Explanation:
The Department of Space (DoS) tabled the ‘Draft National Space Transportation Policy 2020 – Norms,
Guidelines & Procedures (NGP)’ in public domain for comments & suggestions.
i.The draft policy allows Indian Private companies to establish and operate rocket launch sites within
and outside the country, after getting prior authorisation from the government.
ii.Indian National Space Promotion & Authorization Center (IN-SPACe), is the nodal agency for all
approvals related to launches by the Indian private sector.
iii.ISRO is developing green propulsion through hydrogen peroxide for India’s 1st Human Space Flight
Programme ‘Gaganyaan’.
iv.ISRO has also developed ISROSENE, a rocket-grade version of kerosene
16. Identify the Ministry that launched the plan called “Freight Smart Cities” to improve the
efficiency of urban freight transportation:
1) Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises
2) Ministry of Finance

3) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
4) Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
5) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Answer- 5) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Explanation:
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry, unveiled a plan for ‘Freight Smart Cities’ to improve the
efficiency of urban freight and to reduce the logistics costs. It also released a handbook outlining 14
measures that can be taken to improve urban freight with low-cost, and low effort initiatives through
relevant PPP.
17. In July 2021, Vice President Venkaiah Naidu virtually addressed the 19th Meeting of the
Governing Council & chaired the 20th Meeting of the Governing Body of Indian Council of World
Affairs (ICWA).
Identify the points that are correctly related to the meetings:
A) The 19th meeting of Governing Council of ICWA took place at Hyderabad, Telangana
B) A book, ‘Sapru House: A Story of Institutions Building in World Affairs’ authored by Dr TCA
Raghavan, Director General of ICWA was launched during the meeting
C) Vijay Thakur Singh was appointed as the next Director General of ICWA, for a 3-years term
1) Only A & B
2) Only B & C
3) All A, B & C
4) Only B
5) Only A
Explanation:
Vice President (VP) Venkaiah Naidu virtually addressed the 19th Meeting of the Governing Council &
chaired the 20th Meeting of the Governing Body of Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA). The 19th
meeting of the Governing Council of ICWA took place at Hyderabad, Telangana.
i.Established in 1943, ICWA was India’s 1st Independent International Affairs think tank with
headquarters at New Delhi.
ii.VP launched a book titled ‘Sapru House: A Story of Institutions Building in World Affairs’ authored by
Dr TCA Raghavan, Director General of ICWA and Dr. Vivek Mishra, Research Fellow at ICWA.
iii.Vijay Thakur Singh was appointed as the next Director General of ICWA. DG of ICWA has a tenure of
3-years
18. Which organisation partnered with NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) to conduct
the 1st fintech cohort of AIM-iLEAP to link start-ups with Industrial investors?
1) Visa
2) Startup Réseau
3) Mudra Bank
4) Only 1 & 2
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Explanation:
A first fintech cohort of AIM-iLEAP (Innovative leadership for entrepreneurial agility and profitability)
was concluded recently which was organized by Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) of NITI (National

Institution for Transforming India) Aayog in collaboration with Startup Réseau and Visa through a series
of thematic virtual demo.
Aim - An initiative for start-ups to provide them access to industry, markets and investors thereby
enhancing the innovation ecosystem.
19. Identify the organisation that developed the “Financial Literacy Textbook for Class 6” for
students of CBSE, to make children aware of Money market:
1) Indian Banks' Association
2) Securities & Exchange Board of India
3) National Informatics Centre
4) National Payments Corporation of India
5) Reserve Bank of India
Answer- 4) National Payments Corporation of India
Explanation:
National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) developed the “Financial Literacy Textbook for Class 6”
students of CBSE, to make children’s aware of basic financial concepts.
About CBSE:
Established – 1962
Chairperson – Manoj Ahuja
Headquarters – New Delhi
About NPCI:
Incorporated in 2008
MD & CEO – Dilip Asbe
Headquarter – Mumbai, Maharashtra
20. Where is India planning (as of July’21) to construct its 2nd largest & the World’s 3rd largest
Cricket Stadium?
2) Nagpur, Maharashtra
4) Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh
Answer- 3) Jaipur, Rajasthan
Explanation:
India’s 2nd Largest Cricket Stadium & World’s 3rd Largest Cricket Stadium is set to be constructed in
Jaipur, Rajasthan.
The world’s largest Cricket Stadium is Narendra Modi Stadium, Motera, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
21. Where did the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) launch a 1st of its kind
exercise called “Bamboo Oasis on Lands in Drought (BOLD)”?
1) Raipur, Chhattisgarh
2) Udaipur, Rajasthan
4) Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
5) Jalandhar, Punjab
Answer- 2) Udaipur, Rajasthan

Explanation:
Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) initiated a project “Bamboo Oasis on Lands in Drought
(BOLD)”, first of its kind exercise in India from the tribal village Nichla Mandwa in Udaipur, Rajasthan. It
was launched as a part of KVIC’s “Khadi Bamboo Festival” to celebrate 75 years of independence “Azadi
ka Amrit Mahotsav”.
22. Name the State/UT that launched a 24×7 counselling helpline number ‘Sukoon’ to curb
Suicide cases:
1) Chandigarh
2) Puducherry
3) Jammu & Kashmir
4) New Delhi
5) Punjab
Answer- 3) Jammu & Kashmir
Explanation:
In order to curb the suicide cases, the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) of Jammu & Kashmir (J&K)
inaugurated the J&K’s 1st 24×7 counselling helpline number ‘Sukoon’ & is accessible at toll-free number
1800-1807159. The name of the program, ‘Sukoon’ literally translates to ‘relief’.
23. Identify the points that are correctly related to the Education Ministry’s ‘National Initiative
for Proficiency in Reading with Understanding and Numeracy (NIPUN Bharat)’ Mission
A) NIPUN Bharat aims to ensure that all children in the age group of 3-9 or by the end of Grade 3,
attain foundational literacy and numeracy
B) The Foundational Literacy and Numeracy levels targets were developed by CBSE, and NIPUN
Bharat plans to attain the target by 2030
C) The mission was launched under ‘Samagra Shiksha’ scheme and uses a 5-tier implementation
mechanism: National-State-District-Block-School level
1) Only A
2) Only B & C
3) All A, B & C
4) Only A & C
5) Only C
Explanation:
Union Minister for Education, Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ virtually launched ‘National Initiative for
Proficiency in Reading with Understanding and Numeracy (NIPUN Bharat)’ Mission & its Guidelines.
i.It aims to ensure that every child in India attains foundational literacy and numeracy by the end of
Grade 3, by 2026-27.
ii.Purpose – To cover the learning needs of children in the age group of 3-9 years.
iii.The mission was launched under ‘Samagra Shiksha’ scheme & will be implemented by the
Department of School Education and Literacy
iv.It will be implemented by setting up a 5-tier mechanism at the National-State-District-Block-
School level in all states & UTs.
v.NIPUN targets to attain Foundational Literacy and Numeracy levels that are developed by NCERT,
International research and ORF studies based on children learning outcomes

24. The 52nd edition of International Film Festival of India (IFFI) will be held in _______ from 20th
to 28th November, 2021 and a new award, “________________ Lifetime Achievement Award for
Excellence in Cinema” will be instituted annually from 2021
1) New Delhi; Mrinal Sen
2) Goa; Satyajit Ray
3) Mumbai; Satyajit Ray
4) Goa; Mrinal Sen
5) New Delhi; Satyajit Ray
Answer- 2) Goa; Satyajit Ray
Explanation:
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) announced the dates for 52nd edition of the
International Film Festival of India (IFFI), which will be held in Goa in Hybrid format from 20th to 28th
November, 2021
i.Marking the 100th Birth anniversary of India’s legendary filmmaker “Satyajit Ray”, A new award –
“Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award for Excellence in Cinema” will be instituted annually
starting from 2021
25. In July 2021, Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change approved Ramgarh Vishdhari
Sanctuary of _____________ as the _____ Tiger Reserve of India
1) West Bengal; 49th
2) Uttarakhand; 51st
3) Uttarakhand; 52nd
4) Rajasthan; 52nd
5) Rajasthan; 49th
Answer- 4) Rajasthan; 52nd
Explanation:
Ramgarh Vishdhari Sanctuary in Bundi, Rajasthan has been sanctioned as the 4th Tiger Reserve of
Rajasthan and 52nd Tiger Reserve of India by the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change
(MoEFCC).
i.Ramgarh Vishdhari Wildlife Sanctuary was established in 1982.
ii.Project Tiger was launched in 1973 with 9 tiger reserves in India
26. _____________________ in partnership with _______________ launched India’s 1st FASTag/UPI based
cashless parking facility at Kashmere Gate Metro Station
1) Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation; National Payments Corporation of India
2) Delhi Metro Rail Corporation; National Informatics Centre
3) Chennai Metro Rail Limited; National Informatics Centre
4) Delhi Metro Rail Corporation; National Payments Corporation of India
5) Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation; National Informatics Centre
Answer- 4) Delhi Metro Rail Corporation; National Payments Corporation of India
Explanation:
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation(DMRC) launched India’s first FASTag/UPI based cashless parking
facility at the Kashmere Gate Metro Station, the only triple-interchange station of DMRC.
DMRC partnered with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to launch a 100% digital
parking plaza with FASTag contactless parking solution at Kashmere Gate.

27. In July 2021, the Central Government created the ‘Ministry of Cooperation’ for strengthening
Indian Cooperative societies through development of Multi-State Co-operatives (MSCS).
What are the points that are correctly related to the New Ministry?
A) Ministry of Cooperation has been carved out from the Ministry of Social Justice and
Empowerment
B) Under Article 77, President of India can approve the formation of New Ministry for
administrative purpose, on the demand of the Union Cabinet
C) Formation of ‘Cooperative Societies’ is a Constitutional right under ‘Services under the Union
and the States’ of Article 308
1) All A, B & C
2) Only B & C
3) Only A & B
4) Only B
5) Only A
Answer- 4) Only B
Explanation:
The Central Government has created a separate ‘Ministry of Cooperation’ to provide a separate
administrative, legal and policy framework for strengthening the Co-operative Movement in India.
i.The New Ministry has been carved out from the Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers
Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare.
ii.It aims to improve the Ease of doing business for cooperatives and enable development of National
Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) through Multi-State Co-operatives (MSCS).
iii.The President exercising his powers conferred by Clause (3) of Article 77 of the Constitution
approved the formation of a new Ministry.
iv.As per Article 19 (1) (c) of the Constitution, formation of “Cooperative Societies” is one of the
fundamental rights of an Indian Citizen.
28. In July 2021, President of India gave approval for the transfer of “Department of Public
Enterprises” from the Ministry of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises to ________________________.
1) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
2) Ministry of MSME
3) Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
Answer- 5) Ministry of Finance
Explanation:
President Ram Nath Kovind approved the formation of ‘Department of Public Enterprises (Lok
Udyam Vibhag)’ under the Ministry of Finance. The department was previously a part of under the
Ministry of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises, now changed to “Ministry of Heavy Industries”
i.12 work areas for DPE includes - Monitoring & evaluating the performance of PSEs, categorization of
Central PSEs including the conferring of ‘Ratna’ Status
29. As per the Ministry of Coal, India produced over 716 Million Tonnes (MT) of Coal in FY 2020-
21 with ___________ being India’s largest producer.
1) Odisha
2) Bihar

3) Telangana
4) Chhattisgarh
5) Punjab
Answer- 4) Chhattisgarh
Explanation:
According to the provisional statistics of 2020-21 released by the Ministry of Coal, India’s coal
production dropped by 2.02% to 716.08 Million Tonnes (MT) in FY 2020-21 compared to 730.87 MT in
FY 2019-20. Chhattisgarh registered the highest coal production in India.
30. Which Indian State/UT became the top performer (as of July’21) under the National Initiative
for School Heads and Teachers Holistic Advancement (NISHTHA) Scheme?
1) Chandigarh
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) New Delhi
4) Punjab
5) Jammu & Kashmir
Explanation:
Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) has trained 80600 Elementary School Teachers through online mode using
DIKSHA portal, leading it as India’s top performer under National Initiative for School Heads and
Teachers Holistic Advancement (NISHTHA) Scheme.
31. __________________ was appointed as the Chairman of the 25-member Development Council for
the Cement Industry (DCCI) that was set-up by _______________________.
1) K C Jhanwar; NITI Aayog
2) Puneet Dalmia; Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade
3) Rakesh Singh; NITI Aayog
4) Puneet Dalmia; NITI Aayog
5) K C Jhanwar; Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade
Answer- 2) Puneet Dalmia; Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade
Explanation:
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and
Industry, has set up a 25-member Development Council for the Cement Industry (DCCI) under the
chairmanship of Puneet Dalmia, CMD, Dalmia Bharat Group.
32. As per the data released by Land Ports Authority of India (LPAI), India is targeting to
construct _________ Integrated Check Posts by _________.
1) 25; 2025
2) 20; 2030
3) 24; 2025
4) 20; 2025
5) 25; 2030
Answer- 3) 24; 2025

Explanation:
During a seminar organized by Centre for Social & Economic Progress (CSEP), Aditya Mishra, Chairman
of LPAI (Land Ports Authority of India), a statutory body under the Ministry of Home Affairs stated
that India will have 24 Integrated Check Posts (ICPs) on land borders by 2025.
i.India inaugurated its 1st ICP in 2012 at Attari international land border (India-Pakistan border).
33. In July 2021, the Union Cabinet gave approval for a series of initiatives. Identify the points that
are correctly related to the approvals:
A) A New scheme ECRP-II at a cost of Rs 23,123 crore will be implemented, it will also increase the
scope of e-Sanjeevani Tele-consultation platform
B) Competition Commission of India (CCI) will sign a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with
Australia for increasing cooperation in Competition Law & Policy
C) Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICoAI) will sign an MoU with UK to facilitate movement of
professionals between the countries
1) Only A & C
2) Only B
3) Only A & B
4) Only A
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi accorded approval to several initiatives.
i.The newly approved scheme ‘India COVID-19 Emergency Response & Health System Preparedness
Package: Phase-II (ECRP-II)’ will be implemented at a total cost of INR 23,123 crore from July 1,2021 to
March 31, 2022 (9-months).
• Support will also be provided to e-Sanjeevani Tele-consultation platform to expand its tele-
consultations to upto 5 lakhs/day.
ii.Approval for signing of MoC between the Competition Commission of India (CCI) & Japan Fair Trade
Commission (JFTC), to strengthen cooperation in the matter of Competition Law and Policy
iii.Approval for signing of MoU between Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICoAI) and the Association
of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), UK to facilitate movement of professionals between the
countries
34. In July 2021, Union Cabinet gave approval for the modification of ‘Agriculture Infrastructure
Fund (AIF)’, increasing the number of projects to _________ for Private sector entities, under the
interest subvention scheme for loans upto _________
1) 25; Rs 2 Crore
2) 50; Rs 2 Crore
3) 25; Rs 1 Crore
4) 50; Rs 1 Crore
5) 15; Rs 2 Crore
Answer- 1) 25; Rs 2 Crore
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet had approved the modifications in the Central Sector Scheme of Financing Facility of
the 1 Lakh crore worth ‘Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF)’.

Modification:
• At present, Interest subvention for a loan upto INR 2 crore in one location is eligible under the
scheme.
• Interest Subventions for Private sector entities has been increased to a maximum of 25 such
projects.
35. Identify the points that are correctly related to the new ‘Information Technology
(Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021’:
A) Twitter India become the 1st ‘Significant Social Media Intermediaries (SSMIs)’ to publish a
Transparency report under the new IT Rules
B) A Nodal Contact Person for coordination with law enforcement agencies and a Chief Compliance
Officer for compliance of IT rules shall be appointed by the companies
C) Both the appointees shall be a resident of India
1) Only A & C
2) Only B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 3) Only B & C
Explanation:
Google India became the 1st company which is qualified as ‘Significant Social Media Intermediaries
(SSMIs)’ to publish a Transparency report under the new ‘Information Technology (Intermediary
Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021’.
New IT Rules
It mandates SSMIs (or platforms with over 5 million users) to,
i.Appoint a Nodal Contact Person for 24×7 coordination with law enforcement agencies.
ii.Appoint a Chief Compliance Officer who shall be responsible for ensuring compliance with the Act and
Rules. All appointees shall be a resident of India.
36. Where did Epsilon Carbon Private Ltd (ECPL) set-up India’s 1st integrated carbon black
complex?
1) Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh
2) Bellary, Karnataka
3) Nashik, Maharashtra
4) Kolkata, West Bengal
5) Sagar, Madhya Pradesh
Answer- 2) Bellary, Karnataka
Explanation:
i.Coal India Ltd (CIL) signed an agreement for the purchase of 11, 20-cubic metre Russian rope shovels
for nearly Rs 1,462 crore with Iz-Kartex named after P.G.Korbokov Ltd, a Russian shovel manufacturing
company.
ii.India’s 1st integrated carbon black complex has successfully commissioned its operations in Bellary,
Karnataka. It was set up by Epsilon Carbon Private Limited (ECPL)

37. Which organisation partnered with the Ministry of External Affairs to organise the 1st edition
of Indo Pacific Business Summit?
1) Confederation of Indian Industry
2) Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry
3) Quality Council of India
4) National Small Industries Corporation
5) Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade
Answer- 1) Confederation of Indian Industry
Explanation:
Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in partnership with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)
organised the 1st edition of Indo Pacific Business Summit virtually.
i.Theme of the Summit – ‘Developing a Road Map for Shared Prosperity’
ii.India’s Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) Schemes worth USD 26 billion in 13 sectors to boost
manufacturing
38. Which of the following is correct with respect to the recent (in July’21) approval given by the
Digital Communication Commission?
1) Usage of Satellite-based VSAT system
2) Implementing BharatNet project under Public Private Partnership
3) Use of Low Earth Orbit drone by General Public
4) Only 1 & 2
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Explanation:
Digital Communication Commission (DCC) cleared the provision for usage of Satellite based VSAT (Very-
Small-Aperture Terminal) system for providing telecom connectivity in remote areas to avoid difficulties
in laying Optical fibre lines. DCC also gave approval for the proposal to implement the BharatNet project
under Public Private Partnership (PPP) in 16 states.
39. India Industrial Land Bank (IILB), a GIS based portal for all Industrial infrastructure-related
information in India is set to achieve pan-India integration by December 2021, as per the data
released by __________________________
1) Ministry of Heavy Industries
5) Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Explanation:
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry indicated that the India Industrial Land Bank (IILB) will
achieve pan-India integration by December 2021.
i.IILB is a GIS (geographic information system) based portal that acts as a repository for industrial
infrastructure-related information
ii.Union Minister of Commerce & Industries – Piyush Goyal

40. Where is NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd planning to set up India’s 1st Green Hydrogen Mobility
project?
1) Mizoram
2) Chandigarh
3) Sikkim
4) Ladakh
5) Arunachal Pradesh
Answer- 4) Ladakh
Explanation:
NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd (NTPC REL) signed an MoU with the Union Territory of Ladakh to set up
India’s 1st Green Hydrogen Mobility project in Ladakh.
i.NTPC will help in developing Green hydrogen & renewable energy based economy, under the idea of
‘Carbon Neutral’ Ladakh.
ii.Gurdeep Singh is the current Chairman & MD of NTPC Ltd
41. What are the points that are correctly related to the newly reconstituted Cabinet Committees
of the Parliament?
A) Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia was inducted into the 8-member Cabinet Committee
on Investment and Growth
B) Union Minister of Steel - Ramchandra Prasad Singh, was included to the Cabinet Committee on
Employment & Skill Development
C) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh & Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman are inducted into the
Cabinet Appointments Committee
1) Only A & B
2) All A, B & C
3) Only C
4) Only A
5) Only A & C
Answer- 1) Only A & B
Explanation:
After the July 2021 Cabinet Reshuffle, the Government has reconstituted its Cabinet committees with the
inclusion of new ministers:
i.Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia was inducted into the 8-member Cabinet Committee on
Investment and Growth
ii.Union Minister Ramchandra Prasad Singh, Ministry of Steel was included as a special invitee to the
9-member Cabinet Committee on Employment & Skill Development.
iii.Appointments Committee of the Cabinet - A 2-member committee composed of PM Narendra Modi
and Amit Shah
42. Where was India’s 1st Cryptogamic Garden recently (in July’21) inaugurated?
1) Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
3) Hubli, Karnataka
4) Rajkot, Gujarat
5) Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Answer- 5) Dehradun, Uttarakhand

Explanation:
India’s 1st Cryptogamic Garden which has nearly 50 species of Lichens, Ferns and Fungi was
inaugurated at Dehradun, Uttarakhand. It was inaugurated by social activist Anoop Nautiyal.
43. The Central Government is planning to construct India’s 2nd longest expressway - Ganga
Expressway, connecting the cities of ___________ & ______________.
1) Delhi; Kolkata
2) Delhi; Prayagraj
3) Noida; Kolkata
4) Meerut; Kolkata
5) Meerut; Prayagraj
Answer- 5) Meerut; Prayagraj
Explanation:
Ganga Expressway, a 594 km long expressway covering important cities of Uttar Pradesh is set to be
constructed in September 2021. The planned expressway is the 2nd longest in India, with 6 lanes covering
Uttar Pradesh from Meerut to Prayagraj.
44. In July 2021, Baidyanath Ayurvedic Group set-up India’s 1st Private LNG plant. Where is the
plant located?
3) Ongole, Andhra Pradesh
4) Dispur, Assam
5) Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
Answer- 1) Nagpur, Maharashtra
Explanation:
Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari inaugurated India’s 1st Private LNG
(Liquefied Natural Gas) Facility plant at Nagpur, Maharashtra. The Plant has been set up by Baidyanath
Ayurvedic Group.
i.India has advanced the target for 20% ethanol blending in petrol (also called E20) to 2023 from 2030.
45. Where did Indian Council for Cultural Relations establish the ‘Bangabandhu Chair’ to honour
‘Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’?
1) Central Secretariat Library
2) Delhi University
3) Jawaharlal Nehru University
4) Parliament of India
5) Delhi Public Library
Answer- 2) Delhi University
Explanation:
For the 1st time, Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) has established the ‘Bangabandhu Chair’
at Delhi University to honour ‘Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’, the father of Bangladesh and to
commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Bangladesh Liberation War and Indo-Bangladesh diplomatic
relations.

46. In July 2021, _____________ got approval from the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy for setting
up India’s Single largest Solar Park at _____________.
1) NTPC REL; Gujarat
2) ReNew Power; Gujarat
3) NTPC REL; Uttar Pradesh
4) ReNew Power; Rajasthan
5) NTPC REL; Rajasthan
Answer- 1) NTPC REL; Gujarat
Explanation:
NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd (NTPC REL), has received an approval from the Ministry of New and
Renewable Energy (MNRE) to set up India’s single largest Solar Park, 4750 MW renewable energy park
at Rann of Kutch in Khavda, Gujarat.
About NTPC Ltd:
Establishment - 1975
Chairman & MD – Gurdeep Singh
47. Name the organisation that announced plans to implement ‘iDREAMS’ for real-time asset
management of Indian Railways:
1) National Highways Authority of India
2) Delhi Metro Rail Corporation
3) Rail India Technical & Economic Service
4) National Capital Region Transport Corporation
5) Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India
Answer- 4) National Capital Region Transport Corporation
Explanation:
National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) announced plans to implement “Integrated Real-
time Enterprise Asset Management System (iDREAMS)” in Indian Railways to digitally manage all rail
assets.
iDREAMS is a system designed to collect real-time data from BIM, GIS, IoT sensors and other subsystems
in Railways to provide data driven solutions for asset management.
48. Which State government partnered with the World Food Programme to improve its food
security scheme - Targeted Public Distribution System (TDPS)?
1) Punjab
2) Karnataka
3) Uttarakhand
4) Rajasthan
5) Kerala
Answer- 4) Rajasthan
Explanation:
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) in India and the Rajasthan government’s Department of Food
and Civil Supplies established a partnership to improve the Targeted Public Distribution System (TDPS),
world’s largest food safety net scheme in Rajasthan.

49. In July 2021, _________ State Organic Certification Agency partnered with Ladakh to implement
Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) and convert Ladakh into an Organic UT by __________.
1) Punjab; 2025
2) Sikkim; 2023
3) Punjab; 2023
4) Sikkim; 2025
5) Goa; 2025
Answer- 4) Sikkim; 2025
Explanation:
UT of Ladakh administration signed an MoU with ‘Sikkim State Organic Certification Agency’ (SSOCA)
regarding the implementation of ‘Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana’ (PKVY) and Mission Organic
Development Initiative (MODI) in the Ladakh region. To convert Ladakh into a certified organic UT by
2025.
50. Name the Ministry that recently (in July’21) signed an MoU with the Department of
Biotechnology for improving research on Polar Microbes
1) Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
2) Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
3) Ministry of Earth Sciences
4) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
5) Ministry of Jal Shakti
Answer- 3) Ministry of Earth Sciences
Explanation:
The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) & Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) have signed an MoU for
mutual collaboration in the field of Polar Biology. 2 entities will be collaborating on biotechnological
applications of polar microbes.
51. Identify the points that are correctly related to the recent (in July’21) Cabinet Approvals:
A) A 6-month term extension is given to the Commission that examines on Sub-categorization
within Other Backward Classes (OBCs)
B) Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) for Developing Judicial Infrastructure is extended for 5 years
at a total cost of Rs 9000 crores
C) North Eastern Institute of Folk Medicine (NEIFM) will be renamed as North Eastern Institute of
Unani & Folk Medicine Development (NEIUFMD)
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) Only B
Explanation:
In July 2021, the Union Cabinet gave approval to the following:
i.11th Term Extension to the Commission constituted under Article 340 of the Constitution to examine
the issue of Sub-categorization within Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in the Central List by 6 months
beyond 31st July 2021 and upto 31st January 2022.

ii.The Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) for Development of Infrastructure Facilities for Judiciary has
been extended for 5 years from April 1, 2021 – March 31, 2026 at a total cost of INR 9000 crore
iii.The nomenclature & mandate of North Eastern Institute of Folk Medicine (NEIFM) has been changed
as North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda & Folk Medicine Research (NEIAFMR).
52. In July 2021, the Union Cabinet gave approval for increasing the Dearness Allowance (DA) to
Central Government employees to ___________ from the existing _______ of the Basic Pay.
1) 32%; 28%
2) 32%; 17%
3) 17%; 11%
4) 28%; 17%
5) 28%; 11%
Answer- 4) 28%; 17%
Explanation:
The cabinet has approved the increase of Dearness Allowance (DA) to Central Government employees
and Dearness Relief (DR) to Pensions to 28%, which is an increase of 11% compared to existing rate of
17% of the Basic Pay/Pension.
53. Where was India’s 1st Grain ATM or ‘Automated, Multi Commodity, Grain Dispensing Machine’
installed?
3) Chandigarh
4) Indore, Madhya Pradesh
5) New Delhi
Answer- 1) Gurugram, Haryana
Explanation:
India’s 1st Grain ATM called ‘Automated, Multi Commodity, Grain Dispensing Machine’ has been
installed in Farrukhnagar, Gurugram district, Haryana. It has been set up as part of a pilot project under
the ‘World Food Programme’ to bring more transparency to the Public Distribution system.
i.The machine which works like Bank ATMs can dispense approximately 70 kg of grains in 5-7 minutes’.
54. Identify the state government that annually celebrates ‘Asha Bonalu’ - a traditional folk
festival.
1) Karnataka
2) West Bengal
3) Telangana
4) Bihar
5) Odisha
Answer- 3) Telangana
Explanation:
The state of Telangana commenced its annual month-long festival ‘Asha Bonalu’ on July 11, 2021 at
Golconda Fort in Hyderabad.
i.It is the state festival of Telangana & one of the biggest traditional folk festival in India

55. In July 2021, a Government Boys High School from _____________ became the 1st Government
school in India to develop a satellite
1) Maharashtra
2) Chandigarh
3) New Delhi
4) Karnataka
5) Kerala
Answer- 4) Karnataka
Explanation:
Government Boys High School in Stone Building College in Malleshwaram, Karnataka becomes the 1st
government school in India to develop a satellite. The satellite was developed with technical inputs from
experts of Indian Technological Congress Association (ITCA) and ISRO.
56. What is the focus area of ‘Healthcare Innovation Challenge (HIC) 2.0’ that was launched by
NASSCOM’s Centre of Excellence for IoT & AI?
1) MSME Sector
2) Finance Sector
3) Tourism & Hospitality Sector
4) Healthcare Sector
5) All the Above
Answer- 4) Healthcare Sector
Explanation:
NASSCOM’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) for ‘Internet of Things and Artificial Intelligence’ (IoT & AI),
launched Healthcare Innovation Challenge (HIC) 2.0 with a focus on the digital transformation of
healthcare.
57. ___________________ was selected by NABARD (in July’21) for setting-up 17 Farmer Producer
Organizations (FPOs) in ________________.
1) Indian Farm Forestry Development Cooperative; Gujarat
2) IFFCO Kisan Sanchar Ltd; Karnataka
3) Indian Farm Forestry Development Cooperative; Maharashtra
4) IFFCO Kisan Sanchar Ltd; Gujarat
5) IFFCO Kisan Sanchar Ltd; Maharashtra
Answer- 4) IFFCO Kisan Sanchar Ltd; Gujarat
Explanation:
NABARD & NCDC (National Cooperative Development Corporation) have selected IFFCO Kisan Sanchar
Ltd, an arm of Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) for setting up 17 Farmer Producer
Organizations (FPOs) in Gujarat covering its 6 districts to cater various kinds of crops.
58. Name the State/UT that recently (in July’21) integrated its Public Transit System with Google
Maps
1) New Delhi
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Chandigarh
4) Maharashtra
5) Puducherry

Answer- 1) New Delhi
Explanation:
Delhi Transport Ministry in collaboration with Google launched a system to provide real-time
information about all public buses of Delhi to the commuters.
i.The system would be executed by integrating Delhi’s public transit system onto the Google Maps
59. Which State/UT (in July’21) launched ‘Horticulture Week’ & announced a 100-acre High
Density Plantation nursery for increasing its farmers’ income?
1) Ladakh
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Chandigarh
4) Maharashtra
5) Jammu & Kashmir
Explanation:
Lieutenant Governor (LG) of Jammu & Kashmir(J&K), Manoj Sinha launched ‘Horticulture Week’ in-line
with the Prime Minister’s vision of doubling farmers' income by 2022.
LG virtually laid the foundation stone for a 100-acre High Density Plantation nursery in Chak Roi, J&K.
He also launched the mobile app – ‘Parvaz’ to link Jammu’s horticulture producers with the marketplace.
60. What are the points that are correctly related to the recent (in July’21) initiatives made in PM
Narendra Modi’s visit to Uttar Pradesh?
A) PM inaugurated a 100 bed Mother & Child Hospital in Banaras Hindu University
B) A Tourist Facilitation Centre, established under PRASHAD Scheme – Phase II, was inaugurated
at Varanasi
C) ‘Rudraksh’ – an International Cooperation & Convention Center built at a cost ~ INR 200 crore
from Japan’s financial assistance was inaugurated in Varanasi
1) Only A
2) Only B & C
3) Only A & B
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
PM Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for various projects on his 1-day visit to his constituency
Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh.
i.He inaugurated Projects worth around INR 744 crores which includes a 100 bed Mother & Child Hospital
(MCH) wing in Banaras Hindu University (BHU)
ii.PM Modi inaugurated a Tourist Facilitation Centre under the Project ‘Development of Varanasi under
PRASHAD Scheme – Phase II’.
iii.‘Rudraksh’ – an International Cooperation & Convention Center built at a cost ~ INR 200 crore from
Japan’s financial assistance was inaugurated by the PM in Varanasi.

61. In July 2021, __________________ signed an agreement with Australia’s University of New South
Wales to establish a ‘Centre for Advanced Transportation Technology and Systems (CATTS)’ at
_________.
1) Indian Academy of Highway Engineers; New Delhi
2) Central Road Research Institute; New Delhi
3) Indian Academy of Highway Engineers; Gurugram
4) Central Road Research Institute; Gurugram
5) Indian Academy of Highway Engineers; Noida
Answer- 5) Indian Academy of Highway Engineers; Noida
Explanation:
Indian Academy of Highway Engineers (IAHE), under the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
(MORTH) signed an agreement with University of New South Wales (UNSW), Australia for setting up a
Centre of Excellence (CoE) i.e. ‘Centre for Advanced Transportation Technology and Systems (CATTS)’ at
IAHE, Noida.
62. Name the Ministry that partnered with WHO & UNICEF to launch the COVID-19 vaccination
campaign - ‘COVID Teeka Sang Surakshit Van, Dhan aur Uddyam’
1) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
3) Ministry of Women and Child Development
4) Ministry of Tribal Affairs
5) Ministry of Cooperation
Answer- 4) Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Explanation:
Arjun Munda, the Tribal Affairs Minister, virtually launched the nationwide campaign named ‘COVID
Teeka Sang Surakshit Van, Dhan aur Uddyam’ to increase the speed of COVID-19 vaccination among
the tribal people in India. The campaign is launched in partnership with WHO and UNICEF.
63. Which organisation partnered with ‘Sony India Software Centre’ to conduct the National
Hackathon - ‘SAMVEDAN 2021 – Sensing Solutions for Bharat’?
1) IIT Madras
2) Tata Consultancy Services
3) All India Council for Technical Education
4) IISc Bangalore
5) IIT Bombay
Answer- 1) IIT Madras
Explanation:
IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation (IITM-PTF) in partnership with Sony India Software
Centre Pvt. Ltd is set to conduct a National Hackathon called ‘SAMVEDAN 2021 – Sensing Solutions for
Bharat’
64. In July 2021, the Ministry of Earth Science announced India’s target of generating Rs 100 billion
Blue Economy through which programme?
1) Blue Flag programme
2) National Monsoon Mission
3) Deep Ocean Mission

4) Both 1 & 2
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 3) Deep Ocean Mission
Explanation:
Minister of State (I/C) for Earth Science, Jitendra Singh, announced India’s target of attaining over Rs 100
billion Blue Economy through Deep Ocean Missions (DOM) and conducting deep sea explorations. The
ministry also partnered with ISRO for integrating science oriented departments from various ministries.
65. Which International organisation partnered with SAP Labs India and Government of
Karnataka (in July’21) for digital skilling of women & youth?
1) UNDP
2) UNESCO
3) UNICEF
4) World Bank
5) International Monetary Fund
Answer- 1) UNDP
Explanation:
SAP Labs India & UNDP India have collaborated with the Government of Karnataka to enhance access to
career guidance, employment and entrepreneurship opportunities and to promote the digital skills to
empower the women and youths of Karnataka.
i.Karnataka also launched “Code Unnati” registration drive for women, to impart digital literacy to
women and youth from rural Karnataka.
66. In July 2021, Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) signed an MoU with
MapmyIndia, as per the MoU new mapping services will be enabled in which government mobile
application?
1) MyGov App
2) mParivahan
3) mPassport App
4) UMANG App
5) mAadhaar App
Answer- 4) UMANG App
Explanation:
The Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) signed an MoU with MapmyIndia, thereby
enabling map services in ‘UMANG App’ (Unified Mobile Application for New-Age Governance).
i.This will help citizens to find government facilities near to their location, such as ration shops under
Mera Ration, mandis, blood banks etc.
67. What are the points that are correctly related to the recent (in July’21) initiatives by the
Ministry of Power to improve the efficiency of the building sector?
A) ‘Aiming for Sustainable Habitat: New Initiatives in Building Energy Efficiency 2021’, a new
initiative developed by Bureau of Indian Standards was inaugurated
B) Government to announce NEERMAN Awards & Online Star Rating Tool for Energy Efficient
Homes
C) Over 15,000 Architects, Engineers & Government officials will be trained on Energy
Conservation Building Code (ECBC) 2017 & Eco Niwas Samhita (ENS) 2021

1) Only B
2) Only A & C
3) Only B & C
4) All A, B & C
5) Only C
Explanation:
i.Union Minister for Power, R K Singh inaugurated ‘Aiming for Sustainable Habitat: New Initiatives in
Building Energy Efficiency 2021’, a new initiative developed by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency.
ii.Announcement of NEERMAN Awards (National Energy Efficiency Roadmap for Movement towards
Affordable & Natural Habitat) to encourage exceptionally efficient building designs
iii.Online Star Rating Tool for Energy Efficient Homes
iv.Training of over 15,000 Architects, Engineers and Government officials on Energy Conservation
Building Code (ECBC) 2017 and Eco Niwas Samhita (ENS) 2021.
68. In July 2021, Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually made a series of inaugurations in Gujarat.
What are the points that are correct with respect to the initiatives?
A) Gandhinagar Capital Railway Station became India’s 1st Re-developed railway station
B) Inaugurated Vadnagar Railway Station, that was redesigned with a Heritage look
C) Inauguration of 3-new attractions - Aquatic Gallery, Robotic Gallery & Nature Park at Gujarat
Science City, Ahmedabad
1) Only B
2) Only A & C
3) Only B & C
4) All A, B & C
5) Only C
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated & dedicated several Railway Projects worth INR
1,100 crore in Gujarat.
i.Inauguration of India’s 1st Re-developed railway station – Gandhinagar Capital Railway Station.
ii.The Vadnagar Railway Station, which is part of the Vadnagar – Modhera – Patan heritage circuit has
been redesigned by Indian Tourism to give a heritage look.
iii.Inauguration of 3-new attractions - Aquatic Gallery, Robotic Gallery & Nature Park at Gujarat Science
City, Ahmedabad.
69. In July 2021, the Central Government amended the ‘Pension Funds Regulatory and
Development Authority’ (PFRDA) Regulations, 2015.
Identify the points that are correctly related India’s current PFRDA policies:
A) Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) limit in the pension fund management under the National
Pension System (NPS) to 51% from 25%
B) At present, NPS has 9 Pension Fund Managers (PFMs) with LIC Pension Fund as the default PFM
C) Only 4 PMFs can make Foreign Investments
1) Only B
2) Only A & C
3) Only B & C

4) All A, B & C
5) Only C
Answer- 5) Only C
Explanation:
In July 2021, the ‘Pension Funds Regulatory and Development Authority’ (PFRDA) made amendments
over the PFRDA Regulations, 2015 and modified the FDI limit in the pension fund management under the
NPS to 74% from 49%.
i.The NPS has 7 Pension Fund Managers (PFMs) to manage the funds of individuals as per their choice,
with SBI Pension Funds Private Limited is the default PFM under NPS.
ii.Of the 7 PFM, only 4 have foreign investments - HDFC Pension Management, ICICI Prudential Pension
Funds, Kotak Mahindra Pension Fund and Aditya Birla Sun Life Pension Management
70. For the 1st time, __________ a Chinese fruit, was Introduced in India by CSIR Institute of Himalayan
Bioresource Technology at _________________.
1) Monk Fruit; Himachal Pradesh
2) Breadfruit; Uttarakhand
3) Monk Fruit; Uttarakhand
4) Breadfruit; Himachal Pradesh
5) Monk Fruit; Ladakh
Answer- 1) Monk Fruit; Himachal Pradesh
Explanation:
The ‘monk fruit’ which is native to China was introduced for field trials in Himachal Pradesh (HP) by
Palampur-based Council of Scientific Research and Industrial Technology-Institute of Himalayan
Bioresource Technology (CSIR-IHBT) in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh. It is the 1st ever monk fruit
cultivation exercise in India.
71. Name the state government that announced the creation of “Department of Indigenous Faith &
Culture” with a budget of Rs 100 crore during its annual budget for FY 2021-22
1) Punjab
2) Assam
3) Gujarat
4) West Bengal
5) Rajasthan
Answer- 2) Assam
Explanation:
Assam Finance Minister Ajanta Neog presented an INR 566.20 Crore Deficit State Budget for the FY 2021-
22.
Government has announced an increase of monthly financial benefits provided to women from INR 830
to INR 1,000 under Orunodoi Scheme.
The formation of the Department of Indigenous Faith & Culture was announced in the Budget. INR 100
crore has been earmarked for the department.
72. Where is India’s 1st Pod Taxi Service planned to be launched by the Yamuna Expressway
Industrial Development Authority?
1) New Delhi
2) Bihar

3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Haryana
5) Uttarakhand
Answer- 3) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
India’s 1st Pod taxi service to be launched in Uttar Pradesh (UP) between the upcoming ‘Noida
International Airport’(NIA) & the proposed ‘Film city’ in Uttar Pradesh (UP). It is developed by ‘Yamuna
Expressway Industrial Development Authority’ (YEIDA).
i.Zurich Airport International AG, the Swiss company, signed a shareholder agreement with Noida
International Airport Limited (NIAL) for the development of the NIA in Jewar, UP.
73. Identify the points that are correctly related to the 2nd Digital Conference & Exhibition on
‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat – Self-Reliance for Renewable Energy Manufacturing’.
A) The conference was organised by Confederation of Indian Industry in collaboration with the
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
B) Due to COVID-19, India announced to shift its target of Paris Agreement to reduce carbon
emission to 30% set by 2030 to 2035
C) India will achieve the target of 20% ethanol blending with petrol by 2023-24, and ultimately
move to 100% ethanol blending
1) Only A & C
2) Only B
3) Only A & B
4) Only B & C
5) Only C
Explanation:
Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) organized the second edition of Digital Conference & Exhibition
‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat – Self-Reliance for Renewable Energy Manufacturing’ virtually in
collaboration with Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) under its RE-INVEST agenda &
DPIIT.
i.India will exceed its target of reducing carbon emission to 33% set by 2030 under the Paris agreement.
ii.India will achieve the target of 20% ethanol blending with petrol by 2023-24. While the ultimate target
is to have vehicles which can take up to 100% ethanol.
74. Which state recently (in July’21) celebrated the monsoon festival - “Shravan Harela festival
2021”?
1) Himachal Pradesh
2) Uttarakhand
3) Assam
4) Sikkim
Answer- 2) Uttarakhand
Explanation:
Shravan Harela festival 2021, an important folk festival celebrated across the Kumaon region of
Uttarakhand on 16th July which marks the beginning of the monsoon. The word Harela means “Green
Leaves”.

75. In July 2021, Bollywood actor Yami Gautam partnered with ‘Digital Saathi-Baccho Ka Sahara,
Phone Humara’, an online learning campaign of which state?
1) Chhattisgarh
2) Gujarat
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Manipur
5) Himachal Pradesh
Answer- 5) Himachal Pradesh
Explanation:
Bollywood actor Yami Gautam partnered with the launch of Himachal Pradesh government state’s
initiative, ‘Digital Saathi-Baccho Ka Sahara, Phone Humara’, India’s 1st state-led phone donation campaign
for online learning.
76. What are the points that are correctly related to the recent (in July’21) initiatives by the
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying to boost dairy production in India?
A) Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD) has set-up a Dairy Investment Accelerator
under its Investment Facilitation Cell
B) The initiative aims to create awareness about Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development
fund (AHIDF), a Rs. 15,000 crore scheme, by DAHD to boost investment in Dairy sector
C) India being the 3rd largest Milk producer in the World, aims to become the world’s top
contributor through the scheme
1) All A, B & C
2) Only B & C
3) Only B
4) Only A & B
5) Only C
Explanation:
In order to promote and facilitate investments in the Indian Dairy sector, the Department of Animal
Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD) of Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying on July 19, 2021
has set up a Dairy Investment Accelerator under its Investment Facilitation Cell, to act as an interface
with investors.
i.This will create awareness about Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development fund (AHIDF), a Rs.
15,000 crore scheme by DAHD to boost investment in Dairy sector.
ii.India is the World's largest milk producer contributing 23% of global milk production.
77. _________________ is planning to build India’s 1st ‘Green Hydrogen’ plant at ________________
1) ONGC; Jamnagar, Gujarat
2) Indian Oil Corporation; Mathura, Uttar Pradesh
3) ONGC; Mathura, Uttar Pradesh
4) Indian Oil Corporation; Jamnagar, Gujarat
5) ONGC; Mangalore, Karnataka
Answer- 2) Indian Oil Corporation; Mathura, Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) is set to build India’s 1st ‘Green Hydrogen’ plant at Mathura refinery, Uttar
Pradesh (UP). Through this, it aims to cater to the growing demand for cleaner forms of energy.

i.Green hydrogen is hydrogen produced by splitting water by electrolysis.
78. In July 2021, India successfully conducted its 1st High-Speed Rail Trails with _________ from
Jaynagar in _____________.
1) Bangladesh; Bihar
2) Bhutan; Sikkim
3) Bangladesh; West Bengal
4) Nepal; Uttar Pradesh
5) Nepal; Bihar
Answer- 5) Nepal; Bihar
Explanation:
India successfully conducted the 1st High-Speed Rails Trails between India & Nepal i.e. Jaynagar – Kurtha
Railway link connecting India’s Jaynagar in Bihar and Nepal’s Kurtha.
i.It has been set up by IRCON (Indian Railway Construction Limited) under India – Nepal friendship rail
project and is financed by India
79. Identify the points that are correctly related to the initiatives taken by Indian Government in
relation with Mineral exploration in India:
A) In July 2021, National Mineral Development Corporation has signed an MoU with Directorate of
Mines & Geology (DMG), Goa for Iron ore explorations in Goa
B) India has amended Mines and Minerals (Regulation and Development) Act 2021, to enable state
governments for fast track evaluation of the auctioning of mineral rich areas
C) In July 2021, Central Government of India has given the complete control of District Mineral
Foundation (DMF) Funds to the State governments
1) All A, B & C
2) Only B & C
3) Only B
4) Only A & B
5) Only C
Answer- 3) Only B
Explanation:
Mineral Exploration Corporation Ltd (MECL), under the Ministry of Mines signed an MoU with Directorate
of Mines & Geology (DMG), Goa for exploration of Iron ore reserves in Goa.
i.The Government has recently amended the MMDR (Mines and Minerals (Regulation and Development)
Act 2021, enabling states to fast track the auction process of their mineral rich areas.
ii.The Central Government has also taken Complete Control of the District Mineral Foundation (DMF)
Funds from the State Government.
80. In July 2021, __________ in partnership with LegitDoc, implemented the World’s largest
Blockchain-powered educational credentialing system, thereby making India the _____ country in
the World to have such a system.
1) Maharashtra; 4th
2) Gujarat; 4th
3) Karnataka; 2nd
4) Gujarat; 3rd
5) Maharashtra; 3rd

Answer- 1) Maharashtra; 4th
Explanation:
Maharashtra Government, with the help of LegitDoc, a blockchain startup, implements the world’s
largest blockchain-powered educational credentialing system by issuing tamper-proof digital
diploma certificates under the blockchain system.
i.With this India becomes the 4th country in the World to achieve such a registry after Malta, Singapore,
and Bahrain.
81. Where is Indian Government planning to set-up an ‘Indian Institute of Heritage’ with world
class conservation & research facilities?
3) New Delhi
5) Patna, Bihar
Answer- 4) Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
The Central Government has decided to set up a world class Indian Institute of Heritage at Noida, Gautam
Buddha Nagar (Uttar Pradesh) to focus on conservation and research in India’s tangible heritage.
82. Identify the organisation that partnered (in July’21) with the National Skill Development
Corporation (NSDC) for Digital Upskilling Indian workforce
1) Cisco
2) Microsoft
3) Oracle
4) Qualcomm
5) Intel
Answer- 1) Cisco
Explanation:
Cisco Networking Academy & the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) have announced a
partnership for Digital Upskilling of the Indian workforce.
i.Objective – To upskill the existing talent in emerging technologies to drive innovation, accelerate
growth, and transform India into a Digital Talent Nation.
83. In July 2021, North Eastern Railways renamed Manduadih Railway Station as _______________.
1) Sultanpur Railway Station
2) Banaras Railway Station
3) Prayagraj Railway Station
4) Varanasi Railway Station
5) Gorakhpur Railway Station
Answer- 2) Banaras Railway Station
Explanation:
North Eastern Railways (NER) has renamed the Manduadih Railway Station in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh as
Banaras Railway Station.

84. In July 2021, the Ministry of Law & Justice renamed ‘Common High Court of UT of Jammu and
Kashmir and UT of Ladakh’. What is the new name?
1) High Court of Jammu
2) High Court of UT of J&K
3) Common High Court of UT of Jammu & Ladakh
4) Common High Court of UT of Ladakh
5) High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh
Answer- 5) High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh
Explanation:
In accordance with the Department of Justice in the Ministry of Law and Justice (MoL&J), the
nomenclature ‘Common High Court of UT of Jammu and Kashmir and UT of Ladakh’ substituted with ‘High
Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh’.
85. Name the State that launched ‘SOHUM’ - India’s 1st Automated Auditory Brainstem Response
System (AABR)
1) Maharashtra
2) Gujarat
3) Punjab
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Manipur
Answer- 3) Punjab
Explanation:
Punjab became the 1st State in India to launch SOHUM – Automated Auditory Brainstem Response
System (AABR) under Universal Newborn Hearing Screening Programme. The system will help in
effective management of hearing loss in newborn and young children.
86. To enhance the accountability in Corporate Insolvency proceedings, ___________________ has

amended the IBBI (Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporate Persons) Regulations, ________ in
July 2021.
1) Reserve Bank of India; 2018
2) Insolvency & Bankruptcy Board of India; 2016
3) Securities & Exchange Board of India; 2016
4) Insolvency & Bankruptcy Board of India; 2018
5) Reserve Bank of India; 2016
Answer- 2) Insolvency & Bankruptcy Board of India; 2016
Explanation:
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) amended the IBBI (Insolvency Resolution Process for
Corporate Persons) Regulations, 2016 to enhance the discipline, transparency, and accountability in
corporate insolvency proceedings.
About IBBI:
Establishment – 1st October, 2016
Head Office – New Delhi
Chairperson – M. S. Sahoo

87. Which is India’s 1st Court to live stream Judicial Proceedings to create transparency in
Judiciary?
1) Madras High Court
2) Guwahati High Court
3) Gujarat High Court
4) Kerala High Court
5) Allahabad High Court
Answer- 3) Gujarat High Court
Explanation:
The High Court of Gujarat became the 1st court of India to formally start live streaming of proceedings
on its YouTube channel to ensure transparency and openness in the Indian judiciary.
i.In 2018, the Supreme Court had allowed the live streaming of cases of national importance on the basis
of the judgment of Swapnil Tripathi VS Supreme Court.
88. Identify the points that are correctly related to the ‘Investment Conclave 2021’:
A) The event was organised in Chennai, where Tamil Nadu announced targets to become SD 1
trillion economy by 2030
B) General Electric (GE) will establish a Centre of Excellence for enhancing production of aircraft
and aeronautical components in Tamil Nadu
C) ESR India announced to set up 2 Industrial parks in Tamil Nadu at a cost of Rs 550 Crores
1) Only A & C
2) Only B
3) Only B & C
4) All A, B & C
5) Only A
Explanation:
Tamil Nadu received INR 28,508 Crore Investment Commitments from 49 Projects during the
‘Investment Conclave 2021’ held in Chennai on July 20, 2021. It was organized by the State’s Industry
Ministry & Guidance Tamil Nadu.
i.To make TN a USD 1 trillion economy by 2030.
ii.General Electric (GE) Company has signed an MoU with TIDCO (Tamil Nadu Industrial Development
Corporation) to establish a Centre of Excellence (CoE). The CoE will enhance production of aircraft and
aeronautical components for industries
iii.ESR India has signed an MoU with Tamil Nadu Government to develop 2 Industrial parks in
Kancheepuram & Krishnagiri districts over the next 5 years at a cost of Rs 550 crores.
89. In July 2021, Defence Ministry approved the construction of _____ AIP Conventional Submarines
under __________ at a cost of Rs 40,000 crores for Indian Navy.
1) 12; Project Mark-1A
2) 6; Project 75-I
3) 6; Project Mark-1A
4) 12; Project 75-I
5) 10; Project 75-I
Answer- 2) 6; Project 75-I

Explanation:
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has issued a Request of Proposal (RFP) for construction of 6-AIP (Air
Independent Propulsion) fitted Conventional Submarines named Project 75 (India) [P-75(I)] for the
Indian Navy. The estimated cost of the project is over INR 40,000 Crore.
2 Indian Companies - Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) & Larsen & Toubro (L&T) will
collaborate with 5 Foreign Original Equipment Manufacturers for the projects
90. In July 2021, ___________ partnered with UNICEF & NITI Aayog launched a COVID-19 Vaccination
Campaign – Project CAVACH in _____ aspirational districts.
1) NSE Foundation; 7
2) BSE Foundation; 6
4) BSE Foundation; 7
Answer- 3) NSE Foundation; 5
Explanation:
NSE Foundation in partnership with UNICEF & NITI Aayog launched a COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign
– Project CAVACH (COVID-19 and Vaccination Assistance Campaign for Health) in 5 Aspirational districts
of India.
5-districts: ‘Nandurbar’, ‘Osmanabad’ in Maharashtra, ‘Karauli’ in Rajasthan, ‘Ramanathapuram’ in Tamil
Nadu and ‘Kiphire’ in Nagaland.
91. Identify the City where UNESCO's ‘Historic Urban Landscape Project’ was recently (in July’21)
launched
1) Gwalior
2) Orchha
3) Jaipur
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 2 & 3
Explanation:
Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Chief Minister(CM) of Madhya Pradesh has virtually launched UNESCO's ‘Historic
Urban Landscape Project’ for the city of Gwalior and Orchha.
92. Identify the points that are correctly related to the recent (in July’21) Cabinet Approvals:
A) Ladakh to get its 1st ‘Integrated Multi-purpose infrastructure Development Corporation’
B) Solar Energy generators are newly added to the PLI Scheme
C) Cabinet allowed 49% FDI under automatic route in Oil & Gas PSU’s
1) Only A
2) Only B & C
3) Only C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 1) Only A
Explanation:
In July 2021, Union Cabinet gave approval for the following:

i.Approved the establishment of the 1st ‘Integrated Multi-purpose infrastructure Development
Corporation’ for the UT of Ladakh at a cost of Rs 25 crore.
ii.To increase the production and minimise the imports of ‘value-added steel/Speciality Steel’, was
included to the PLI Scheme.
iii.Approved a proposal to allow 100% FDI under automatic route in Oil & Gas PSU’s, which has received
‘in-principle’ approval for strategic disinvestment in its sector. Currently only 49% FDI is allowed.
93. Where is ‘Sela Tunnel’ - one of the largest tunnels in the world that is being constructed by the
Border Roads Organisation (BRO)?
1) Ladakh
3) Jammu & Kashmir
4) Himachal Pradesh
5) Uttarakhand
Answer- 2) Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation:
Lt Gen Rajeev Chaudhry, Director General Border Roads (DGBR), virtually conducted the last blast of the
escape tube of the under-construction ‘Sela Tunnel’ in Arunachal Pradesh to enable its faster
completion. The tunnel is being constructed by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO).
94. Identify the points that are correctly related to the recent (in July’21) changes made to Part IX-
B of the Indian Constitution by the Supreme Court:
A) Part IX-B was included in the 97th Constitutional Amendment which deals with the
management of board members of Cooperative societies
B) Supreme Court struck down the constitutional provisions, as at least one-half of the state
legislatures should ratify the amendment, which deals with Cooperative Societies - a state subject
C) In the 97th amendment, Article 19(1)(c), that deals with the formation of associations & unions
was included to the constitution
1) Only A
2) Only B & C
3) Only C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
i.A 3-judge Supreme Court (SC) bench struck down certain parts of Part IX-B of the Indian Constitution.
Part IX-B deals with incorporation, terms of members of board and its office bearers and effective
management of cooperative societies.
ii.The 97th Constitutional Amendment required ratification by at least one-half of the state legislatures as
per Article 368(2) of the Constitution, as it deals with an exclusive state subject (co-operative societies).
97th Amendment:
• Article 19(1)(c) - Freedom to form associations, unions & cooperative societies.
• Article 43 B - Promotes voluntary formation, democratic control & professional management of
cooperative societies.

95. Where is Indian government planning to establish a new Central University at a cost of Rs 750
crores?
1) Gwalior
2) Ladakh
3) Chandigarh
4) Pondicherry
5) Amritsar
Answer- 2) Ladakh
Explanation:
Union cabinet’s approval for the formation of a Central University in the Union Territory (UT) of Ladakh
with a project cost of Rs 750 crore, covering the entire Ladakh region, including Leh and Kargil.
• Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh – Radha Krishna Mathur
96. Name the organisation that partnered with Ladakh (in July’21) towards making Ladakh an
Organic region by 2025
1) Organic Farming Association of India
2) Food Corporation of India
3) APEDA
4) FSSAI
5) NITI Aayog
Answer- 3) APEDA
Explanation:
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has decided to
promote and brand organic items from the Union Territory (UT) of Ladakh to boost exports of agricultural
produce and enhance farmers’ incomes.
i.The collaboration focuses on making Ladakh an organic region by 2025.
97. In July 2021, UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee (WHC) has instituted India’s Kakatiya
Rudreswara Temple as a new UNESCO World Heritage Site.
What are the points that are correctly related to the initiative?
A) Kakatiya Rudreswara Temple, located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha becomes India’s 44th UNESCO
World Heritage Site
B) The 21 member WHC was held in hybrid event from Fuzhou, China
C) Tree-lined Paseo del Prado boulevard & Retiro Park, both situated in Madrid, Spain were added
to UNESCO’s World Heritage list
1) Only A & B
2) Only B
3) Only A & C
4) Only C
5) Only B & C
Explanation:
During the 44th session of the World Heritage Committee (WHC) of UNESCO, India’s Kakatiya
Rudreswara Temple at Warangal, Telangana was inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage list. It will be
India’s 39th World Heritage Site & the 1st World Heritage Site from Telangana.

i.It was constructed in 1213 AD during the reign of Kakatiya Empire, Ramalingeswara Swamy is the
presiding deity of the temple.
ii.The WHC consists of 21 Members and China is the Chair of the 44th WHC which was held as a hybrid
event from Fuzhou, China
iii.The tree-lined Paseo del Prado boulevard & the adjoining Retiro Park, both situated in Madrid, Spain
were added to UNESCO’s World Heritage list by WHC of UNESCO.
98. In July 2021, India’s National Web Portal - Indian Science Technology and Engineering
Facilities Map (I-STEM) that was launched in ________ entered into its second phase with an
extension till __________
1) 2015; 2025
2) 2016; 2026
3) 2020; 2026
4) 2020; 2025
5) 2016; 2025
Answer- 3) 2020; 2026
Explanation:
Indian Science Technology and Engineering Facilities Map (I-STEM) entered into its 2nd phase with an
extension of 5 years i.e. till 2026.
Initially, the I-STEM was launched in January 2020 by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi to serve as
India’s national web portal for sharing Research and development (R&D) facilities.
99. Where did Union Minister Amit Shah recently (in July’21) inaugurate the ‘Greater Sohra Water
Supply Scheme’?
1) Gujarat
2) Meghalaya
3) Assam
4) Chhattisgarh
5) Himachal Pradesh
Answer- 2) Meghalaya
Explanation:
Union Minister Amit Shah, Ministry of Co-operation inaugurated the ‘Greater Sohra Water Supply Scheme’
at Sohra in East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya.
i.He also launched the Green Sohra Afforestation Campaign at Sohra.The slogan for the Campaign is
“Evergreen Northeast”.
100.How much of cost has been planned to invest by Central Govt. to expand its lab testing
infrastructure by establishing over 42 Virology Research and Diagnostic Laboratories (VRDLs)
during the period of 15th Finance Commission (2021-22 to 2025-26)?
1)Rs.324 crores
2)Rs.358 crores
3)Rs.430 crores
4)Rs.445 crores
5)Rs.530 crores
Answer – 1)Rs.324 crores

Explanation - Central Government is all set to expand its lab testing infrastructure by establishing over
42 Virology Research and Diagnostic Laboratories (VRDLs) at a cost of Rs 324 crore during the period of
15th Finance Commission (2021-22 to 2025-26). These will be set up under a Department of Health
Research (DHR), Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) scheme.
101.Which ministry is set to launch a first-of-its-kind Centre of Excellence (CoE) i.e., ‘Centre for
Bio-Resources and Sustainable Development’ in Arunachal Pradesh (AR) for the Northeast
development of our country?
1) Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
2) Minister of Development of North Eastern Region
3) Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
4) Minister of Tribal Affairs
5) Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
Answer -3) Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
Explanation –
The Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) will launch a first-of-its-kind Centre of Excellence (CoE)
in the Northeast i.e. ‘Centre for Bio-Resources and Sustainable Development’ at Kimin in Papum Pare
district of Arunachal Pradesh (AR).
ii.The establishment of the Centre was sanctioned by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), MoST and
is already complete for formal inauguration.
102.Name the India’s citizen engagement digital platform which recently celebrated the 7th
Anniversary of its launch on July 26, 2021.
1)MyRights
2)MyGov
3)MyIndia
4)MeraBharat
5)MeraIndia
Answer - 2)MyGov
Explanation-India’s Citizen Engagement Platform ‘MyGov’ celebrated the 7th Anniversary of its launch
on July 26, 2021. The platform was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 26th July 2014 to
promote the active participation of Indian citizens in their country’s governance and development.
103. Find the Indian Naval Ship (INS) which participates in Annual Maritime Exercise Cutlass
Express 2021 (CE21).
1) INS Trikand
2) INS Shivalik
3) INS Trishul
4) INS Gomati
5) INS Talwar
Answer - 5) INS Talwar
Explanation –
Indian Naval Ship (INS) Talwar visited Mombasa, Kenya to participate in Exercise Cutlass Express 2021
(CE21). The Annual Maritime Exercise is to be conducted from 26 July, 2021 to 6th August, 2021 along
the East Coast of Africa.The Exercise is sponsored by the U.S. Africa Command and conducted by U.S.
Naval Forces Africa (NAVAF). Indian Navy is participating in the exercise in a ‘trainer role’.

104.Indian Army Skiing Expedition ‘ARMEX-21’ , expedition activity began at Karakoram Pass in
Ladakh on March 10, 2021 and ended at Malari, ________________.
1) Jammu &Kashmir
2) Haryana
3) Punjab
4) Uttarkhand
5) Himachal Pradesh
Answer - 4) Uttarkhand
Explanation –
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh flagged-in (ended) the Indian Army Skiing Expedition ‘ARMEX-21’ in
New Delhi. The Expedition activity began at Karakoram Pass in Ladakh on March 10, 2021 and ended at
Malari, Uttarakhand on July 06, 2021, covering 1,660 kms.
The expedition was conducted to promote adventure activity in India. It was led by Major AK Singh.
105.Where will be India’s largest 3 GWh Li-ion manufacturing as well as recycling plant to set up?
1) Benguluru,Karnataka
2) Noida, UttarPradesh
3) Sriperambattur ,Tamil Nadu
4) Hyderabad ,Telangana
5) Mumbai,Maharashtra
Answer - 2) Noida, UttarPradesh
Explanation –
LohumCleantech, a lithium-ion(Li-ion) battery maker and a battery recycling solutions company, plans
to set up India’s largest3 GWh Li-ion manufacturing as well as recycling plant in Greater Noida, Uttar
Pradesh with an investment of Rs 300 crore within 18 months.It also plans to introduce a new recycling
facility in Kandla, Gujarat.
106.Name the state that introduced the ‘Sujal -Drink-from-Tap’ project to provide 24×7 piped
pure drinking water.
1) Gujarat
2) Rajasthan
3) West Bengal
4) Odisha
5) Tamilnadu
Answer - 4) Odisha
Explanation –
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the ‘Sujal -Drink-from-Tap’ project in Puri, the coastal
city in Odisha to provide 24×7 piped pure drinking water. Through the launch, Puri has become the 1st
city in India to implement such a project.
107. Which Govt Prepares Ayush-based Economic Upgradation Scheme DevaranyaYojana To

improve the people’s health and livelihood of tribals through Ayurveda?
1)Assam
2)Jharkhand
3)Madhya Pradesh
4)Mizoram

5)Telangana
Answer - 3) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation -
Madhya Pradesh (MP) Chief MinisterShivraj Singh Chouhan stated about the state’s preparation of an
AYUSH-based economic upgradation scheme named ‘DevaranyaYojana’. Under the scheme, AYUSH
medicinal plants will be planted at the rural level by self-help groups to develop a complete value chain
of production of AYUSH medicines and it will also promote Wellness tourism.
108. Under which programme , Tata Power Central Odisha Distribution Ltd (TPCODL) is set to
partner with Common Service Centres (CSCs) to facilitate online payment of electricity bills in
rural areas.
1) Digital India Programe
2) National Smart Grid Mission
3) Smart Cities Mission
4) National Solar Mission
5) BharatMala
Answer - 1) Digital India Programe
Explanation -
Tata Power Central Odisha Distribution Ltd (TPCODL) is set to partner with Common Service Centres
(CSCs) under the Digital India Programme to facilitate online payment of electricity bills in rural areas.
109.Which state has signed with Avigna Industrial & Logistics to invest INR 837 crore in the state
for developing Industrial parks?
1) Gujarat
2) Rajasthan
3) West Bengal
4) Odisha
5) Tamilnadu
Answer - 5) Tamilnadu
Explanation –
Avigna Industrial & Logistics Park signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tamil Nadu
(TN) to invest INR 837 crore in the state for developing Industrial parks.The MoU was signed by
Managing Director Rajasekaran S & Executive Director AbhijitVerma from Avigna Group and Tamil Nadu
Chief Minister MK Stalin.
110. What are the points that are correctly related to the initiatives made during the Foundation
day celebration of the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES)?
A) In 2006, the central government of India established the Ministry of Earth Science
B) MoES launched ‘Pune Weather Live’ - a mobile app developed by Indian Institute of Tropical
Meteorology
C) Dr Satish Shetye received ‘LifeTime Excellence Award’ during the MoES National Awards 2021
1) Only B & C
2) All A, B & C
3) Only C
4) Only A & B
5) Only A & C

Explanation:
The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) celebrated its 15th Foundation Day on 28th July at its
Headquarters in Prithvi Bhavan, New Delhi. MoES came into existence through a Presidential Notification
dated the 12th July, 2006
New Initiatives:
i.MoES-ESSDP (Earth System Science Data Portal), an Integrated digital web portal
ii.‘Pune Weather Live’, a new mobile app developed by India Meteorological Department (IMD).
iii.Dr Satish Shetye received ‘LifeTime Excellence Award’ during the MoES National Awards 2021
111. Name the organisation that recently (in July’21) partnered with National Federation of
Fishers Cooperatives in India (FISHCOPFED) to provide sustainable fishing technologies
1) Skylo
2) Inmarsat
3) Stellapps
4) Zentix
5) Globalstar
Answer- 1) Skylo
Explanation:
Skylo, an IoT (internet of things)-based solutions provider, collaborated with the National Federation of
Fishers Cooperatives in India (FISHCOPFED) to improve the safety, productivity, sustainability, and
greater profitability of fishermen through technology.
112. Name the State government that launched the campaign ‘Niryatak Bano’ to help local traders
to expand their businesses to foreign countries
1) Odisha
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Maharashtra
4) Rajasthan
5) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
The Industries Department of Rajasthan & Rajasthan Industrial Development and Investment Corporation
(RIICO), the apex industrial development body of Rajasthan have launched the campaign ‘Niryatak
Bano’ to help local traders to expand their businesses to foreign countries.
113. What are the points that are correctly related to the outcomes of recent (July’21) Cabinet
Approvals?
A) Account holders can withdraw up to Rs 5 lakhs from a bank under liquidation or restructuring
process
B) The minimum premium paid by banks to DICGC for insurance coverage has been raised to 12
paise
C) 12 Offences which deal with procedural and technical violations will be decriminalised from the
Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) bill
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & C

3) Only B
4) Only B & C
5) Only A
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved several important initiatives.
i.Deposit Insurance & Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) (Amendment) Bill 2021
• The new amendment provides account holders access to their deposits of up to INR 5 lakh funds
within 90 days from a bank that is under liquidation or restructuring process.
• The minimum premium paid by banks to DICGC for insurance coverage has been raised to 12 paise.
Currently, Banks pay a minimum of 10 paise on every INR 100 worth of deposits.
ii.Limited Liability Partnership (Amendment) Bill, 2021
• To improve the Ease of doing business, 12 Offences which deal with procedural and technical
violations have been proposed to be decriminalized.
iii.2 New Posts – One judicial member and one administrative member each will be created for Jammu
& Srinagar benches of Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT).
iv.Signing of Multilateral MoU between IFSCA, International Organization of Securities Commissions
(IOSCO), and International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS).
114. As per the data released by National Mineral Inventory, India has a total 501.83 MT of Gold
ore as of 2015. Which state holds the major part of India’s Gold ore reserves?
1) Odisha
2) Karnataka
3) Chhattisgarh
4) Rajasthan
5) Bihar
Answer- 5) Bihar
Explanation:
As per the data of the National Mineral Inventory, the total reserves/resources of gold ore (primary) in
India have been estimated at 501.83 million tonnes (MT) as of April 1, 2015. In India, Bihar holds 44%
of Gold ore Reserve.
115. What are the points that are correctly related to the recent (in July’21) initiatives taken by
the Ministry of Education?
A) A National Research Foundation will be set-up at a total cost of INR 50,000 crores over a period
of 5 years
B) ‘AICTE Translation Automation Artificial Intelligence Tool’ to translate English language online
courses into 11 regional languages
C) National Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics will be set-
up by IIT Madras
1) Only C
2) Only B
3) Only A & B
4) All A, B & C
5) Only B & C

Explanation:
Union Minister for Education, Dharmendra Pradhan proposed to set up a National Research Foundation
(NRF) for strengthening the research ecosystem in India. The total proposed outlay of NRF is INR 50,000
crores over a period of 5 years.
i.‘AICTE Translation Automation Artificial Intelligence Tool’ to translate English language online
courses into 11 regional languages.
ii.Government will set up a National Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming
and Comics. It will be set up in collaboration with IIT Bombay.
116. Which is the only Indian City to be listed in the ‘International Clean Air Catalyst Programme’
by the USAID?
1) Gurugram
2) Indore
3) Chandigarh
4) Noida
5) Pune
Answer- 2) Indore
Explanation:
India’s cleanest city Indore has become the only city from India to be selected for International Clean
Air Catalyst Programme. It is a new flagship programme launched by The U.S Agency for International
Development (USAID).
117. Name the Ministry that released the “ODF (Open Defecation Free) Plus Manuals under Swachh
Bharat Mission-Gramin (SBM-G) Phase-2”
3) Ministry of Jal Shakti
4) Ministry of Rural Development
Answer- 3) Ministry of Jal Shakti
Explanation:
Union Minister for Jal Shakti, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat & Minister of State for Jal Shakti, Prahlad Singh
Patel jointly released the ODF (Open Defecation Free) Plus Manuals under Swachh Bharat Mission-Gramin
(SBM-G) Phase-2.
i.SBM-G Phase-2 was launched in 2020 with targets to achieve Solid and Liquid Waste Management
(SLWM).
118. Who will head the recently (in July’21) formed advisory group on Airlines?
1) V.K. Singh
2) Sanjeev Kumar
3) Naresh Goyal
4) Jyotiraditya Scindia
5) Rono Dutta
Answer- 4) Jyotiraditya Scindia

Explanation:
Union Minister of Civil Aviation, Jyotiraditya Scindia formed 3 advisory groups for Airlines, Airports
and MROs (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul units). The groups will discuss and find solutions to revive
the Airlines Industry.
The Group on Airlines will comprise chiefs of all major airlines in India, it will be headed by Jyotiraditya
Scindia.
119. As a boost to the disinvestment of ______________________, Central government (in July’21) allowed
100% FDI under automatic route in ___________ PSUs.
1) Cement Corporation of India; Construction Sector
2) Indian Oil Corporation; Oil Refinery Sector
3) General Insurance Corporation of India; Insurance Sector
4) Bharat Petroleum; Oil Refinery Sector
5) Life Insurance Corporation of India; Insurance Sector
Answer- 4) Bharat Petroleum; Oil Refinery Sector
Explanation:
Central Government has allowed 100% FDI under the automatic route for oil refiners in case an ‘in-
principle’ approval for strategic disinvestment of a Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) has been granted by
it.
i.This comes as a boost to government’s privatization of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL).
120. What are the points that are correctly related to the recent (in July’21) changes made by the
Central Government to the reservation in All India Quota for Medical education?
A) Government introduced a reservation of 32% for OBC & 15% for EWS under All India Quota in
all Medical & Dental courses
B) Currently, Indian government provides a maximum reservation of 15% for Scheduled Castes &
7.5% for Scheduled Tribes
C) The 107th Constitutional Amendment has introduced a maximum reservation of 15% to the
EWS category
1) All A, B & C
2) Only B & C
3) Only A & C
4) Only C
5) Only B
Answer- 5) Only B
Explanation:
The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW) announced Reservation of 27% for OBCs (Other
Backward Classes) & 10% for EWS (Economically Weaker Section) in the All-India Quota Scheme (AIQ)
for all Medical & Dental courses (both Undergraduate & Postgraduate).
i.AIQ consists of 15% of total available UG seats & 50% of total available PG seats in Government medical
colleges.
ii.The Supreme Court in 2007 introduced reservations of 15% for Scheduled Castes & 7.5% for Scheduled
Tribes in the AIQ scheme.
iii.The 103rd Constitution Amendment of 2019, introduced 10% reservation for EWS category for
admission to Central Government Jobs & educations.

121. What are the points that are correctly related to the initiatives taken by Central government
during the 1st Anniversary of National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020) in July 2021?
A) To improve digital framework on education, NDEAR (National Digital Education Architecture)
& NETF (National Education Technology Forum) were introduced
B) Academic Bank of Credit System a new method to hold records of credits earned by students
C) Government has also introduced “Vidya Pravesh” - A 3-month play-based school preparation
module for Grade 1 students
1) All A, B & C
2) Only B & C
3) Only A & C
4) Only C
5) Only B
Explanation:
PM Narendra Modi launched several new initiatives to mark the 1st Anniversary of National Education
Policy 2020 (NEP 2020), which was launched on 29th July, 2020.
Initiative Details
NDEAR (National Digital Education To provide a digital and technological framework to India.
Architecture) & NETF (National
Education Technology Forum)
Academic Bank of Credit System A Digital Bank that holds the credit earned by a student in
any course. It will promote academic mobility and enable
Multiple Entry & Multiple Exit options for students.
SAFAL (Structure Assessment For A competency-based assessment programme for Grades
Analysing Learning) 3,5 & 8 to assess the progress of foundational skills and
basic learning outcomes.
Vidya Pravesh A three-month play-based school preparation module for Grade 1
students. Children and parents of remote areas will have access to
playschools.
122. In July 2021, Union Cabinet approved the amendment of General Insurance Business
Nationalisation Act (GIBNA), 1972, to facilitate privatisation of ____ General Insurance Company
from the total _______ in public sector.
1) 2; 4
2) 2; 6
3) 2; 5
4) 1; 5
5) 1; 4
Answer- 5) 1; 4
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet has approved the amendment in the General Insurance Business Nationalisation Act
(GIBNA), 1972 to facilitate the privatisation of 1 General Insurance Company in the public sector.
Currently there are 4 Public sector General Insurance Companies - New India Assurance, UIIC, Oriental
Insurance, NICL.

123. In July 2021, Ministry of Ports set-up a committee to plan on the proposed ferry service
between India’s ____________ and Kankesanthurai Port in __________________.
1) Karaikal; Sri Lanka
2) Kolkata; Bangladesh
3) Visakhapatnam; Bangladesh
4) Karaikal; Myanmar
5) Visakhapatnam; Sri Lanka
Answer- 1) Karaikal; Sri Lanka
Explanation:
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways(MoPSW) has set up a committee to define a
comprehensive plan to start the ferry service between Karaikal Port, Karaikal, Puducherry, India and
Kankesanthurai Port (also known as KKS), Jaffna (Northern Province), Sri Lanka.
124. Indian government is developing National Farmers Database to digitize farm records. Name
the database.
1) Agristack
2) Agrostock
3) Agrobase
4) Agribase
5) Agrohold
Answer- 1) Agristack
Explanation:
During a Parliament session, Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar
stated that the Central Government is planning to create a National Farmers Database - ‘Agristack’, using
digitized land records.
125. Where is ‘First Solar’ investing USD 684 million to develop a 3.3 GW PhotoVoltaic (PV) thin
film solar module manufacturing facility?
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Gujarat
3) Maharashtra
4) West Bengal
5) Odisha
Answer- 1) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
US-based First Solar is set to invest USD 684 million in a new, fully vertically integrated PhotoVoltaic (PV)
thin film solar module manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu (TN). It will have a manufacturing capacity
of 3.3 GW.

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
1. Identify the organization that released “Road to a UK-India Free Trade Agreement: Enhancing
the Partnership and achieving Self-Reliance” report
1) UK-ASEAN Business Council
2) Confederation of British Industry
4) UK-India Business Council
5) Varkey Foundation
Answer- 4) UK-India Business Council
Explanation:
According to the report ‘Road to a UK-India Free Trade Agreement: Enhancing the Partnership and
achieving Self-Reliance’ released by UK India Business Council (UKIBC) – An Free Trade Agreement
(FTA) between India & United Kingdom (UK) will help in achieving India’s vision of Atma Nirbhar
Bharat.
2. Which Organisation partnered (in June’21) with the World Health Organisation (WHO) to
launch a joint platform to tackle COVID-19 Pandemic?
1) World Trade Organization
2) International Labour Organization
3) World Intellectual Property Organization
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 1 & 3
Explanation:
The World Health Organization(WHO), World Intellectual Property Organization(WIPO) and World
Trade Organization(WTO) have launched a joint platform to tackle COVID-19 Pandemic.
Head of Organisations:
Tedros Ghebreyesus – WHO
Daren Tang – WIPO
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala – WTO
3. India & China recently (in July’21) joined the G20-OECD Tax Framework Deal. The framework
has fixed the Global Minimum Corporate Tax at _______ and set to come to force by _________
1) 20%; 2023
2) 15%; 2025
3) 10%; 2025
4) 15%; 2023
5) 20%; 2025
Answer- 4) 15%; 2023
Explanation:
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) stated that 130 countries
including G20 members, India & China have joined the G20-OECD Tax Framework Deal for Global
Minimum Corporate Tax.

i.The Global Minimum Corporate Tax is set to come into force from 2023 mandates 15% Tax on
globally operating companies
4. Identify the country that recently (in July’21) got Certified by WHO as Malaria-free:
1) Sri Lanka
2) Vietnam
3) Thailand
4) India
5) China
Answer- 5) China
Explanation:
The World Health Organization (WHO) awarded China a malaria-free certification. This certification
recognized China’s 70-year effort to eradicate this disease.
i.Countries that have achieved at least 3 consecutive years of zero indigenous cases can apply for WHO
certification
5. Who headed the team that created the 69-feet World’s Tallest Sandcastle in Denmark?
1) Sudarsan Pattnaik
2) Wilfred Stijger
3) Anish Kapoor
4) Dan Belcher
5) Radovan Zivny
Answer- 2) Wilfred Stijger
Explanation:
The sandcastle created by the Dutch Designers team led by Wilfred Stijger, which stands around 69 feet
tall becomes the World’s Tallest Sandcastle, created as a part of the sandcastle festival in Blokhus,
Denmark.
6. Which country agreed to provide Sustainable financial solutions to GIFT City - during its 1st
Financial Markets Dialogue with India (in July’21)?
1) United Kingdom
2) Switzerland
3) Sweden
4) France
5) Germany
Answer- 1) United Kingdom
Explanation:
The 1st meeting of the United Kingdom (UK)-India Financial Markets Dialogue was held virtually to
deepen bilateral ties in the financial sector.
i.On UK-India GIFT (Gujarat International Finance Tec-City) City Strategic Partnership, both sides
agreed for further collaboration under this which will also include sustainable finance and FinTech.

7. Identify the organisation that partnered (in July’21) with Global public health experts to form a
‘Regional Vaccine Advisory Group’ to support developing countries with expertise on COVID-19
vaccines:
1) World Bank
2) Gavi, The Vaccine Alliance
3) Asian Development Bank
4) Both 1 & 2
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 3) Asian Development Bank
Explanation:
Asian Development Bank (ADB) partnered with the public health experts, vaccine regulators, and
policymakers to form a high-level advisory group – Regional Vaccine Advisory Group – to support its
developing member countries with technical and scientific advice on the quality, safety and effectiveness
of the COVID-19 vaccines.
About Asian Development Bank (ADB):
Established - 1966
President– Masatsugu Asakawa
Headquarters– Manila, Philippines
8. Name the organisation that launched the 1st of its kind Global Mobility Aids Action Group to
provide mobility aids to disabled travellers:
1) International Disability Alliance
2) World Tourism Organization
3) International Air Transport Association
4) National Organization on Disability
5) International Association of Public Transport
Answer- 3) International Air Transport Association
Explanation:
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) launched the 1st of kind Global Mobility Aids Action
Group to tackle the issues around safe and secure transport of mobility aids, with an objective of handling
the vital equipment for travelers with disabilities.
• IATA is headquartered at Montreal, Canada.
9. Identify the start-up company that launched (in July’21) a 3-month training program for
Healthcare sector in partnership with Atal Innovation Mission:
1) NanoHealth
2) T-Hub
3) PierianDx
4) CureFit
5) Startup Village
Answer- 2) T-Hub
Explanation:
Hyderabad based Startup incubator ‘T-Hub’ in partnership with NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission
(AIM) has launched a new program called ‘AIC T-HUB Foundation’. The 3-month long program is
launched with an aim to support deep tech startups in the field of life science & healthcare sector.

10. ______________ is planning to impose World’s 1st ‘Carbon Border Tax’ from ________ on imports of
carbon-intensive goods.
1) European Union; 2026
2) United Kingdom; 2023
3) United States of America; 2023
4) United Kingdom; 2026
5) European Union; 2023
Answer- 1) European Union; 2026
Explanation:
European Commission, the executive branch of European Union (EU), proposed plans to impose World’s
1st ‘Carbon Border Tax’ from 2026 on imports of carbon-intensive goods, including steel, cement,
fertilizers and aluminum as part of a programme to meet its new climate target by 2030.
About EU:
President – Ursula von der Leyen
Headquarters – Brussels, Belgium
11. Under the Africa Open DEAL initiative, Africa became the 1st Continent to have complete land
use data. Name the organisation that developed “Collect Earth”- the software used for conducting
Africa’s Digital land survey.
1) Google
2) NASA
3) Food & Agriculture Organization
4) World Bank
5) World Economic Forum
Answer- 3) Food & Agriculture Organization
Explanation:
Under the Africa Open DEAL initiative, a complete collection of accurate, comprehensive digital land use
data was collected across the African Continent, making Africa the 1st Continent in the World to have
complete digital land use data.
i.This survey is an initiative by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the African Union
Commission (AUC).
ii.It was conducted using “Collect Earth” – an Open Source Software by FAO.
12. In July 2021, the United States formed a Quadrilateral Diplomatic Group to promote peace &
stability in Afghanistan. Name the countries that are part of the Quad diplomatic group.
1) Pakistan, Russia, Afghanistan & USA
2) USA, Afghanistan, Pakistan & Uzbekistan
3) India, USA, Afghanistan & China
4) Pakistan, USA, China & Russia
5) Uzbekistan, Russia, Pakistan & USA
Answer- 2) USA, Afghanistan, Pakistan & Uzbekistan
Explanation:
US, Afghanistan, Pakistan and Uzbekistan are all set to create a new quadrilateral diplomatic group to
promote the Afghan peace process, stability and trade in the region after the withdrawal of US military
forces from the country.

13. Name the Country that constructed one of World’s largest floating solar (45-hectare of size)
form to power 5 water treatment plants
1) New Zealand
2) Belgium
3) Italy
4) Cuba
5) Singapore
Answer- 5) Singapore
Explanation:
Singapore implemented one of the world’s largest floating solar panel farms, spanning an area equivalent
to 45-hectare (111.2 acres) and producing electricity to power the island’s 5 water treatment plants.
14. Name the airline that recently (in July’21) became the 1st airline from the Middle East to join
IATA Turbulence aware platform
1) Emirates
2) Oman Air
3) Qatar Airways
4) flydubai
5) Gulf Air
Answer- 3) Qatar Airways
Explanation:
Qatar Airways joined the Turbulence Aware platform of the International Air Transport Association
(IATA), a data resource to help airlines avoid turbulence. It became the 1st airline from the Middle East
to join the IATA Turbulence aware platform which was launched in 2018.
15. ____________ chaired the 27th Meeting of BRICS CGETI 2021 (Contact Group on Economic and
Trade Issues) with ____________ being the National Coordinator for India.
1) China; Department of Economic Affairs
2) India; Department of Economic Affairs
3) India; Department of Commerce
4) India; Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade
5) China; Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade
Answer- 3) India; Department of Commerce
Explanation:
The 27th Meeting of BRICS CGETI 2021 (Contact Group on Economic and Trade Issues) held from July 12-
14, 2021 was chaired by India. India is the Chair of BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) for
the year 2021, while the Department of Commerce was the national coordinator for the BRICS CGETI
2021.
16. In July 2021, China established the World’s largest Emission Trading System (ETS).
Identify the points that are correctly related to the Chinese initiatives:
A) Shanghai Environment and Energy Exchange will be hosting the ETS
B) China, World’s 2nd largest Greenhouse gas emitter has targeted to decarbonise its economy by
2035
C) 1st Batch of Space Rice from Chang’e-5 mission was harvested, producing higher yields from the
mutated seeds

1) Only B & C
2) All A, B & C
3) Only C
4) Only A & C
5) Only A
Explanation:
China’s National Carbon Market, the world’s largest Emissions Trading System (ETS) began its trading on
July 16, 2021. China has replaced European Union (EU) as the largest Carbon Market.
i.Shanghai Environment and Energy Exchange will host the national carbon trade.
ii.China is the world’s biggest emitter of Greenhouse gases; the scheme is part of China’s efforts to
decarbonize its economy by 2060.
iii.China harvested the 1st batch of Space rice from seeds that went to Lunar Voyage with China’s
Chang’e-5. Rice seeds exposed to the environment in Space may mutate and produce higher yields once
planted on Earth.
17. In July’21, Robotics company ‘MX3D’ developed the World’s 1st 3D-printed Steel Bridge. Where
is the Bridge located?
1) Los Angeles, USA
2) Ottawa, Canada
3) Amsterdam, Netherlands
4) Oslo, Norway
5) Lyon, France
Answer- 3) Amsterdam, Netherlands
Explanation:
World’s 1st 3D-printed Steel Bridge, a 12-meter long steel structure, developed by MX3D, a Dutch
robotics company in collaboration with a consortium of experts, has been opened to the public in
Amsterdam, Netherlands.
18. Identify the organisation that partnered with NITI Aayog to launch ‘Agritech Challenge 2021’ -
to address issues faced by smallholder farmers across Asia & Africa
1) United Nations Capital Development Fund
2) United Nations Development Programme
3) International Fund For Agricultural Development
4) Food and Agriculture Organization
Answer- 1) United Nations Capital Development Fund
Explanation:
The United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) in partnership with Atal Innovation Mission -
NITI Aayog, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and Rabo Foundation has launched the Agritech
Challenge 2021, which aims to help address challenges faced by smallholder farmers across Asia and
Africa.

19. Identify the country that recently (in July’21) became a member of International Solar Alliance
(ISA)
1) Belgium
2) Australia
3) Sri Lanka
4) Sweden
5) Myanmar
Answer- 4) Sweden
Explanation:
In July 2021, Sweden, ratified the framework agreement for International Solar Alliance (ISA). ISA, a
global initiative by India aims to provide Solar energy & sustainable solutions to enhance energy security
and tackle the challenges faced due to Climate Change.
20. Which organisation signed an MoU (in July’21) with the International Paralympic Committee
(IPC) for promoting diversity & equity in sports?
2) World Health Organization
3) International Hockey Federation
4) World Athletics
5) World Bank
Answer- 2) World Health Organization
Explanation:
The World Health Organization (WHO) signed an MoU with the International Paralympic Committee
(IPC) to cooperate for the promotion of diversity and equity in health and sports through global
initiatives.
21. In July 2021, UNGA adopted ‘Vision for Everyone’ - that targets to provide eye care services to
1.1 billion people by ________, while the resolution for which was introduced in UNGA by _________.
1) 2030; India
2) 2025; India
3) 2030; Bangladesh
4) 2025; Bangladesh
5) 2030; Sri Lanka
Answer- 3) 2030; Bangladesh
Explanation:
The UN General Assembly (UNGA) adopted its 1st-ever resolution on vision named ‘Vision for Everyone’
to make eye care services an integral part of universal health coverage. It targets to provide eye care
service for at least 1.1 billion people by 2030.
i.The resolution was introduced by Bangladesh’s UN Ambassador Rabab Fatima.
22. Which country recently (in July’21) signed an MoU with Singapore-based Sunseap Group to
build the World’s largest floating solar farm?
1) South Korea
2) Vietnam
3) Cambodia
4) Australia

5) Indonesia
Answer- 5) Indonesia
Explanation:
Singapore’s Sunseap Group and Batam Indonesia free zone authority signed an MoU to build the world’s
largest floating solar farm and energy storage system at Batam, Indonesia.
i.India’s Largest Floating Solar Power Plant is being constructed at Ramagundam in Peddapalli district of
Telangana.
23.Which country became the first in world to approve Genetically Modified (GM) ‘Golden Rice’
for Commercial Production?
1) Indonesia
2) Japan
3) Philippines
4) China
5) Vietnam
Answer - 3) Philippines
Explanation –
Philippines became the World’s 1st Country to approve Genetically Modified (GM) ‘Golden Rice’ for
Commercial Production. The GM rice will help in increasing the rice productivity in the country.It has
been developed by the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) in partnership with the Department
of Agriculture-Philippine Rice Research Institute.
GOVT SCHEMES
1. What are the points that are correctly related to the Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro
Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) scheme?
A) PMFME was launched in 2019, with an outlay of Rs 20,000 crores for 10-years, till 2029-30
B) Ministry of Food Processing & Industries signed 3 joint letters with 3 other Ministries - Rural
Development, Tribal Affairs, Housing and Urban Affairs
C) Indian Bank was appointed as the Nodal bank for implementing PMFME scheme, while 6 other
PSU banks as official lending partnerships
1) Only B & C
2) Only A
3) All A, B & C
4) Only B
5) Only A & C
Answer- 4) Only B
Explanation:
The PMFME scheme, which was launched under the Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan, celebrated its 1st
anniversary in June 2021.
i.It was launched with an outlay of INR 10,000 crore over a period of 5 years from 2020-21 to 2024-25.
ii.To improve the capacity of the PMFME Scheme, 54 Common Incubation Centres have been
approved in 17 States and UTs.
iii.The Ministry of Food Processing & Industries (MoFPI) signed 3 joint letters with the Ministry of Rural
Development, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.

iv.Union Bank of India was nominated as the Nodal Bank for implementing the PMFME scheme, while
11 other banks as official lending partnerships.
2. Which state/UT launched “HAUSLA – Inspiring her Growth” a comprehensive Women

Entrepreneurship scheme?
1) New Delhi
2) Gujarat
3) Jammu & Kashmir
4) Kerala
5) Ladakh
Explanation:
In June 2021, Lt Governor (LG) of Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) Manoj Sinha launched a Women
Entrepreneurship scheme called “HAUSLA – Inspiring her Growth” in the Union Territory (UT). Hausla
will be implemented by the Jammu and Kashmir Trade Promotion Organization (JKTPO).
3. Identify the points that are correctly related to the ‘Digital India’ programme:
A) Digital India programme was launched on 1st July 2018 with a funding of Rs 2.5 lakh crores
B) Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is the primary custodian of the Digital India project
C) Key initiatives under the programme include - Digilocker, e-Sanjeevani scheme, SVAMITVA
scheme
1) Only B & C
2) Only A & B
3) Only C
4) Only B
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 3) Only C
Explanation:
‘Digital India’ completed 6 years on July 1, 2021. The programme was launched on July 1, 2015 with a
funding of INR 1,13,000 crore.
i.Bharat Broadband Network Limited (BBNL) is the primary custodian of the Digital India project.
ii.Key initiatives under Digital India programme:
• Digilocker, e-Sanjeevani scheme, SVAMITVA (Survey of Villages And Mapping with Improvised
Technology in Village Areas) scheme
4. Which UT has launched the fellowship program for graduates called “Lieutenant Governor’s
Sustainable Development Fellowship (LGSDF)”?
1) Chandigarh
2) New Delhi
3) Jammu & Kashmir
4) Ladakh
5) Puducherry

Explanation:
The Lieutenant Governor (LG) of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Manoj Sinha launched a fellowship
programme namely ‘Lieutenant Governor’s Sustainable Development Fellowship (LGSDF)’ for
engineering, management and other graduates. The rate of fellowship will be Rs 60,000 per month.
5. Identify the state government that launched ‘Lakshmir Bhandar’ - basic income scheme for
household women:
1) Bihar
2) Kerala
3) Maharashtra
4) Odisha
5) West Bengal
Answer- 5) West Bengal
Explanation:
West Bengal’s Minister for Industry, Commerce and Enterprise Partha Chatterjee presented a INR 3.08
Lakh Crore budget for the FY 2021-22.
The Government is set to launch West Bengal basic income scheme ‘Lakshmir Bhandar’ to support a
woman member of every household.
6. Which state government launched the “Chief Minister’s COVID-19 Widows Support Scheme” to
provide Rs 5.2 lakhs financial assistance to widows of COVID-19 victims?
1) Punjab
2) Uttarakhand
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Rajasthan
5) Assam
Answer- 5) Assam
Explanation:
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched the ‘Chief Minister’s COVID-19 Widows Support
Scheme’ to provide financial assistance of INR 2.5 lakh to the widows of COVID-19 victims.
7. Select the State that launched “Electric Bike Taxi Scheme 2021” on a move to reduce carbon
footprint
1) Gujarat
2) Assam
3) Kerala
4) Karnataka
5) Maharashtra
Explanation:
Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa launched the ‘Electric Bike Taxi Scheme 2021’ which aims
to improve the first and last-mile connectivity, reduce carbon emissions, and generate self-employment
opportunities for the youth.

8. ‘School Innovation Ambassador Training Program’ (SIATP) - a School Teachers training
program was launched by which Ministry?
1) Ministry of Education
3) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 1 & 3
Explanation:
Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, and Tribal Affairs Minister, Arjun Munda, jointly launched a
training program for school teachers named ‘School Innovation Ambassador Training Program’
(SIATP).
i.The program is formed by the Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell, Ministry of Tribal Affairs, CBSE &
AICTE
9. Identify the state government that launched ‘Accelerate Startups in AP’ (ASAP) - a flagship
startup promotion scheme
2) Assam
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Gujarat
5) West Bengal
Answer- 3) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
The Andhra Pradesh government plans to launch a flagship startup promotion scheme to ‘Accelerate
Startups in AP’ (ASAP) for early-stage startups to offer plug-and-play office space and access to a network
of investors and mentors.
10. Which state government is planning (as of July’21) to launch the ‘One Block, One Product’
scheme to promote establishment of Small industries in rural areas?
1) Jharkhand
2) Haryana
3) Gujarat
4) Kerala
5) Bihar
Answer- 2) Haryana
Explanation:
The State Government of Haryana is all set to launch the ‘One Block, One Product’ scheme to encourage
and promote small industries in the rural areas.
11. Which state government (in July’21) launched ‘Dalit Bandhu’ - a Dalit empowerment scheme?
1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Assam
3) Gujarat
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Telangana

Explanation:
Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao has announced to launch Telangana Dalit Bandhu, also
known as Dalit empowerment scheme. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to Scheduled
Caste families.
12. Identify the Ministry that launched “SMILE” - ‘Support for Marginalized Individuals for
Livelihood and Enterprise’, a welfare scheme for beggars.
3) Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
5) Ministry of Law and Justice
Answer- 1) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Explanation:
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment initiated a welfare scheme named - ‘SMILE – Support
for Marginalized Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise’ covering several comprehensive measures for
the welfare of beggars.
13. Indian government started implementing Bhartiya Prakritik Krishi Padhati (BPKP) - a scheme
to promote Organic farming. PKVY is a sub-scheme under which scheme?
1) Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana
2) Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana
3) Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
4) Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana
5) Micro Irrigation Fund Scheme
Answer- 4) Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana
Explanation:
Indian government is implementing Bhartiya Prakritik Krishi Padhati (BPKP) as a sub-scheme of
Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) for promoting Organic farming (traditional indigenous
practices).
i.Under BPKP, a financial assistance of Rs 12200/hectare for 3 years is being provided for Organic
Capacity Building.
VISITS
1. Identify the points that are correctly related to the outcomes of External Affairs Minister S.
Jaishankar’s visit to Italy & Greece in June 2021:
A) On his visit, Greece agreed to become the newest member of International Solar Alliance
B) He also participated in the G20 Foreign Affairs Ministers’ Meeting 2021 at Basilicata, Italy
C) EAM Jaishankar unveiled the statue of Mahatma Gandhi in Rome, Italy
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & C
3) Only B
4) Only A & B

5) Only A
Explanation:
India’s External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr S Jaishankar paid an official visit to two countries Greece from
June 25-27, 2021 & Italy from June 28-29, 2021.
• i.His visit to Greece is the 1st visit by an Indian foreign minister to Greece since 2003.
• Greece became a member of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) led by India
• EAM Jaishankar unveiled the statue of Mahatma Gandhi in Athens, Greece
ii. EAM visited Italy to participate in the G20 Foreign Affairs Ministers’ Meeting 2021 at Basilicata,
Italy and later participated in a joint session of Foreign Affairs and Development Ministers
2. Where did Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General MM Naravane inaugurate an ‘Indian Army
Memorial’ during his (July’21) European visit?
1) Paris, France
2) Milan, Italy
3) Peterborough, UK
4) Lyon, France
5) Cassino, Italy
Answer- 5) Cassino, Italy
Explanation:
India’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General MM Naravane conducted high-level meetings with his
counterparts & senior military leaders in the United Kingdom (UK) & Italy on his European visit in July
2021.
i.He inaugurated an ‘Indian Army Memorial’ at Cassino, Italy. The memorial acts as a respect for the
sacrifice made by Indian forces during World War II.
3. Identify the points that are correctly related to the recent (in July’21) foreign visits by External
Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar:
A) During the visit, India agreed to conduct a 2+2 Dialogue of Foreign and Defence Ministers with
France & Italy in 2021
B) EAM handed over the holy relics of 17th century Georgian Queen St. Ketevan that was found in
Kolkata.
C) A statue of Mahatma Gandhi was unveiled by him in Tbilisi Park, Georgia
1) All A, B & C
2) Only B & C
3) Only C
4) Only A & C
5) Only A & B
Answer- 3) Only C
Explanation:
Union External Affairs Minister (EAM) Subrahmanyam Jaishankar visited Russia and Georgia to
strengthen ties and cooperation.
i.EAM & his Russian counterpart reviewed the progress on the cooperation between the countries on
space, nuclear, defence & energy sectors.
ii.India and Russia will hold the 2+2 Dialogue of Foreign and Defence Ministers as per mutual
convenience in 2021.

iii.On the request of Georgia, EAM handed over the holy relics of 17th century Georgian Queen St.
Ketevan nearly 16 years after they were found at the St. Augustine Church in Old Goa.
iv.He also unveiled a statue of Mahatma Gandhi in Tbilisi Park, Georgia.
4. In July 2021, UNGA President-elect Abdullah Shahid on his visit to India signed an agreement for
implementing High Impact Community Development projects in which country?
1) Maldives
2) Nepal
3) Afghanistan
4) Iran
5) Saudi Arabia
Answer- 1) Maldives
Explanation:
Abdullah Shahid, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Maldives, who is also The President-Elect of the 76th
United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) visited New Delhi from July 22-24, 2021.
i.EAM Jaishankar and Abdulla Shahid signed an agreement on India-funded High Impact Community
Development projects in Maldives.
BANKING AND FINANCE

1. Which bank partnered with Amazon Web Services (in June’21) to enhance its digital banking
services?
1) IndusInd Bank
2) Axis Bank
3) HDFC Bank
4) Kotak Mahindra Bank
5) ICICI Bank
Answer- 2) Axis Bank
Explanation:
Axis Bank, made a multi-year agreement with Amazon Web Services (AWS), the cloud computing arm
of Amazon to build a portfolio of new digital financial services with technology changes, and new
payment modes for better banking experiences to customers.
About Axis Bank:
Establishment –1993
MD & CEO – Amitabh Chaudhry
Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra
2. Identify the Small Finance Bank (SFB) that partnered with LoanTap to provide personal loans
upto Rs 10 lakhs to salaried professionals
1) Ujjivan SFB
2) AU SFB
3) Utkarsh SFB
4) Equitas SFB
5) Janalakshmi SFB
Answer- 1) Ujjivan SFB

Explanation:
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank (SFB) partnered with LoanTap Financial Technologies Pvt. Ltd., a digital
lender, to provide personal loans ranging from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 10 lakh to salaried professionals.
About Ujjivan SFB:
Establishment – 2017
Headquarters – Bengaluru, Karnataka
3. Which sector witnessed a Negative Credit (loan) growth in FY21 as per the ‘Quarterly Basic
Statistical Returns (BSR)-1’ report released by RBI?
1) Agriculture sector
2) Household sector
3) Industrial sector
4) Personal loan sector
5) MSME sector
Answer- 3) Industrial sector
Explanation:
In June 2021, RBI released the ‘Quarterly Basic Statistical Returns (BSR)-1: Outstanding Credit of
Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs), March 2021’, reported a ‘negative credit (loan) growth in
industrial sector’ in FY21 due to COVID-19.
4. Identify the points that are correctly related to the recent (in June’21) amendments made by
SEBI:
A) SEBI increased the amount invested by MF as ‘skin in the game’ from the current levels,
depending on the risk involved in that fund
B) Resident Indian Fund Managers now can act as constituents of Foreign Portfolio Investors
C) SEBI increased the minimum number of unit holders to 25, together holding not less than 5%
of the total unit capital of the Infrastructure Investment Trusts
1) Only A & C
2) Only B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A
5) Only A & B
Explanation:
SEBI approved the amendments and frameworks that are made relating to independent directors(IDs),
mutual fund (MF) regulations, and others at its board meeting.
i.Amendment to SEBI (Mutual Funds) Regulations, 1996
• SEBI increased the amount invested by MF as ‘skin in the game’ from the current levels, depending
on the risk involved in that particular fund.
• Current level - Investment of 1% of the amount raised in the New Fund Offer (NFO) or an amount
of Rs 50 lakh, whichever is less.
ii.SEBI (Foreign Portfolio Investors(FPIs)) Regulations, 2019 was amended to permit eligible Resident
Indian Fund Managers (other than individuals) to be constituents of FPIs.
iii.Amendments to SEBI (Infrastructure Investment Trusts) Regulations, 2014
• The minimum number of unit holders, other than sponsor, its related parties and its associates shall
be 5 together holding not less than 25% of the total unit capital of the InvIT

5. Which fintech company partnered with Innoviti Payment Solutions (in June’21) to provide
Dual-Display-UPI facility at Shoppers Stop’s outlets?
1) PhonePe
2) MobiKwik
3) Paytm
4) Instamojo
5) Razorpay
Answer- 1) PhonePe
Explanation:
Innoviti Payment Solutions, India’s largest provider of payment solutions to Enterprise merchants,
and PhonePe, India’s largest digital payments platform have partnered to provide Dual-Display-
UPI(Unified Payment Interface) facility at Shoppers Stop’s outlets.
6. Identify the organisation that (in June’21) announced a USD 500 million loan programme to
support India’s informal working class:
1) International Labour Organisation
5) World Bank
Answer- 5) World Bank
Explanation:
The World Bank (WB) Board of Executive Directors approved a USD 500 million (~ Rs 3,726.30
crore) loan programme to support India’s informal working class to overcome the COVID-19 distress
and to support the states to manage the current pandemic, future climate and disaster shock.
About World Bank:
President – David R. Malpass (13th President)
Headquarters – Washington DC, USA
7. India’s Forex reserves reported an increase by __________ in FY21 as per the ‘Sources of Variation
in Foreign Exchange(Forex) Reserves in India during 2020-21’ report released by ___________.
1) USD 99.2 billion; NITI Aayog
2) USD 99.2 billion; RBI
4) USD 64.9 billion; RBI
Answer- 2) USD 99.2 billion; RBI
Explanation:
On June 30, 2021, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released the ‘Sources of Variation in Foreign
Exchange(Forex) Reserves in India during 2020-21’ and reported an increase in the forex reserves in
nominal terms, including the valuation effects, by USD 99.2 billion in FY21, compared to USD 64.9
billion of FY20.
i.India’s balance of payments (BoP) in Q4 of FY21 reported a Current account surplus of 0.9% of GDP
in FY21, as against a deficit of 0.9% in FY20
– Moderate

8. Which bank launched ‘Salute Doctors’ a digital banking solution with over 500 services
exclusively for medical doctors?
1) Canara Bank
2) Axis Bank
3) Federal Bank
5) ICICI Bank
Answer- 5) ICICI Bank
Explanation:
On the eve of National Doctor’s Day, on July 01, 2021, ICICI Bank launched ‘Salute Doctors’, a digital
and instant banking solution that is designed exclusively for medical doctors.
• The solution is powered by ICICI STACK, a digital banking platform with nearly 500 services
9. Identify the organisation that (in June’21) received Third-Party Application Provider (TPAP)
registration from National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) for TimePay solution
1) JunoTele Solutions
2) Network People Services Technology
3) Exotel Techcom
4) GVantage Technologies & IT Services
5) Achariya Techno Solutions
Answer- 2) Network People Services Technology
Explanation:
Network People Services Technology (NPST), a Thane-based banking technology provider has received
a Third-Party Application Provider (TPAP) registration from the National Payments Corporation
of India (NPCI) for its TimePay solution.
10. Identify the points that are correctly related to the bi-annual Financial Stability Report (FSR)
2021 released by RBI in July 2021:
A) Gross Non-Performing Assets (GNPAs) in Scheduled Commercial Banks is estimated to rise by
2.61% in March 2022
B) Second Half of FY21 witnessed a GNPA of 9.5% among Public Sector Banks
C) Bank Credits saw a 5.4% year-on-year growth in 2021
1) All A, B & C
2) Only C
3) Only A
4) Only B & C
5) Only A & B
Explanation:
RBI released the 23rd issue of its bi-annual Financial Stability Report (FSR) 2021. It estimated the
Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs) Gross Non-Performing Assets (GNPAs) to rise by 9.8% in March
2022.
i.Second Half of FY21 witnessed a GNPA of 9.5% among Public Sector Banks
ii.Bank Credit increased by 5.4% (y-o-y) in 2021, which was the lowest in the last 4 financial years.

11. Which organisation gave approval for the extension of ‘Interest Equalization Scheme for Pre
and Post Shipment Rupee Export Credit’ till September 30, 2021?
2) Export and Import Bank of India
3) Securities and Exchange Board of India
4) Ministry of MSME
5) Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India
Answer- 1) Reserve Bank of India
Explanation:
In July 2021, RBI extended the ‘Interest Equalization Scheme for Pre and Post Shipment Rupee Export
Credit’ for 3 months, i.e., up to September 30, 2021.
12. Identify the company that launched the single premium insurance plan called ‘Saral pension
plan’
1) Oriental Insurance
2) United India Insurance
3) New India Assurance
4) Life Insurance Corporation
5) National Insurance
Answer- 4) Life Insurance Corporation
Explanation:
Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India launched a non-linked, non-participating, single premium,
individual ‘immediate annuity plan’ named ‘Saral pension plan’
The plan allows policyholders to pay a lump sum amount as the purchasing price of the plan and to
receive a fixed amount of money at regular intervals.
About LIC:
Chairman - M R Kumar
13. In July 2021, ______________ became India’s 1st Non-banking fintech company to launch a
Prepaid Payment Instrument (PPI), when it released ‘OmniCard – a prepaid card for youngsters’
1) Pine Labs
2) Eroute Technologies
3) Shiksha Financial
4) Policybazaar
5) Mswipe
Answer- 2) Eroute Technologies
Explanation:
Eroute Technologies, a fintech company, has launched ‘OmniCard – a prepaid card for youngsters’
aged between 15-24 years.
i.This is the 1st Prepaid Payment Instrument (PPI) launched by a non-bank payment system operator in
India

14. In July 2021 NABARD sanctioned Rs 388 crore financial assistance for construction of 4
drinking water projects in which state?
1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Bihar
3) Karnataka
4) Odisha
5) Chhattisgarh
Answer- 4) Odisha
Explanation:
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has sanctioned financial
assistance of Rs 388 crore under the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) for Odisha to set
up 4 mega piped drinking water supply projects and 20 rural road projects across 15 districts of the
state.
15. In July 2021, RBI issued direction on ‘Appointment of Managing Director (MD)/Whole-Time
Director (WTD)’ for Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs).
Identify the points that are correctly related to the criterion set by RBI for the appointments of
MD:
A) The age limit for appointment of MD is fixed at a minimum of 50 years and maximum of 65
years
B) He/she should have at least 8 years of experience at the middle/senior management level in
the banking sector
C) A MD, when appointed for the 1st time should have a minimum tenure of 3-years
1) All A, B & C
2) Only C
3) Only A & B
4) Only A
5) Only B & C
Explanation:
RBI issued directions relating to ‘Appointment of Managing Director (MD)/Whole-Time Director (WTD)’
in all Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs).
Criterion:
i.Age Limit: From 35 years to 70 years.
ii.At least 8 years of experience at the middle/senior management level in the banking sector
iii.Minimum period to hold the post after 1st appointment - 3 years
iv.Maximum Tenure to hold the post in the same bank - 15 years.
16. In July 2021, World Bank announced to enhance its funding towards Countries for COVID-19
vaccine purchases to ______________, which will be provided till 2022
1) $12 billion
2) $25 billion
3) $18 billion
4) $15 billion
5) $20 billion
Answer- 5) $20 billion

Explanation:
World Bank (WB) enhanced its available funding by $8 billion for COVID-19 vaccine purchases and
deployment to $20 billion over next 18 months i.e. through 2022 from a previous target of $12 billion.
i.It has provided more than $4 billion to 51 developing countries for the purchase and deployment of
COVID-19 vaccines.
ii.This assistance can be used by countries to buy vaccine doses through COVAX (COVID-19 Vaccines
Global Access)
17. In July 2021, the Central government amended the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India
(Staff) Regulations, 1960. What is the retirement age of the Chairman of LIC after as per the
amendment?
1) 68 years
2) 70 years
3) 65 years
4) 60 years
5) 62 years
Answer- 5) 62 years
Explanation:
The Central Government has amended Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India (Staff) Regulations,
1960 to extend the superannuation (retirement) age of Initial Public Offer (IPO)-bound LIC Chairman
to 62 years from 60 years.
About LIC:
Chairman - M R Kumar
18. Which bank was fined Rs 25 lakhs by RBI (in July’21) for non-compliance to its Cyber security
framework?
1) Punjab and Sind Bank
2) Axis Bank
3) United Bank of India
4) Bandhan Bank
5) Bank of Maharashtra
Answer- 1) Punjab and Sind Bank
Explanation:
RBI imposed a monetary penalty of Rs 25 lakh on the state-owned Punjab and Sind Bank for non-
compliance with certain provisions related to the directions on ‘Cyber Security Framework in Banks’.
RBI has also imposed a Rs 1 lakh penalty on the Nagar Sahkari Bank Limited, Etawah, Uttar Pradesh
19. On the World MSME day, the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) has made a
series of initiatives to support the pandemic hit MSME sector.
Identify the points that are correctly related to the initiatives:
A) Interest rates for loans under TWARIT scheme were reduced to 8.25% to the new customers
B) Under TWARIT scheme, SIDBI provides maximum loan upto Rs 25 crores to MSMEs
C) To promote entrepreneurship among students, a Swavalamban Chair for MSME Solutions was
launched at the IIT Madras campus

1) Only A & B
2) Only B & C
3) All A, B & C
4) Only B
5) Only A
Answer- 4) Only B
Explanation:
On World Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Day (June 27, 2021), the Small Industries
Development Bank of India (SIDBI), has rolled out multiple measures to support COVID-19 hit MSMEs.
i.SIDBI reduced the interest rate from 8.25% to 6% for its existing customers, through ‘Timely Working
Capital Assistance to Revitalise Industries in Times of Corona Crisis’ (TWARIT) scheme under ECLGS.
ii.Under TWARIT, SIDBI provides a maximum loan of up to Rs 25 crore with 6%
iii.SIDBI plans to launch a Swavalamban Challenge Fund & Swavalamban Facilitation Center under its
PRAYAAS scheme to mentor MSMEs in villages
iv.A Swavalamban Chair for MSME Solutions was launched by SIDBI at the Government Engineering
College in Thrissur, Kerala to promote entrepreneurship among students.
20. Which fintech company partnered with Aditya Birla Finance to launch a micro-lending
scheme called “Postpaid Mini”?
1) Paytm
2) Google Pay
3) MobiKwik
4) PhonePe
5) Freecharge
Answer- 1) Paytm
Explanation:
Paytm, in partnership with Aditya Birla Finance Ltd., launched a small-ticket instant loans service
named ‘Postpaid Mini’. It was as an extension of its ‘Buy Now-Pay Later’ service, to support new-to-
credit customers.
i.Loans ranging from Rs 250 – Rs 1,000 along with Paytm Postpaid’s instant credit of up to Rs 60,000 are
provided.
ii.Paytm Postpaid provides a 30 days – repayment period for the loans at 0% interest
About Paytm:
Headquarters – Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Founder & CEO – Vijay Shekhar Sharma
21. Which organisation received a penalty of Rs 26 crores from SEBI (in July’21) for involvement
in fraudulent transfer of Mutual Fund units from clients?
1) Motilal Oswal Financial Services
2) IIFL Holdings Ltd
3) ICICI Securities
4) IL&FS Securities Services Ltd
5) SMC Global Securities Ltd
Answer- 4) IL&FS Securities Services Ltd

Explanation:
SEBI imposed a monetary penalty of Rs 26 crore on IL&FS Securities Services Ltd and Rs 3 crore on
Allied Financial Services Pvt Ltd (AFSPL) over-involvement in fraudulent transfer of Mutual Fund (MF)
units from the client’s accounts.
22. Which fintech company partnered with MasterCard (in July’21) to allow Indian Students to
open bank accounts in the USA at free of Cost?
1) Stripe
2) Ziina
3) Aeldra
4) Cybera Global
5) Wells Fargo
Answer- 3) Aeldra
Explanation:
Aeldra Financial Inc., a ‘digital neo bank’ proposed a United States (US) bank account with a
Mastercard Global Debit Card for the Indian students who are preparing to get admission in the US.
i.Bank account could be opened and operated from India at free of cost, with only requirement of a
valid Indian passport
23. Which bank launched ‘Salaam Dil Sey’ portal that facilitates the General Public to send a
dedicated Thanks message to Doctors?
1) ICICI Bank
2) Citibank
3) Canara Bank
4) Axis Bank
5) HDFC Bank
Answer- 5) HDFC Bank
Explanation:
HDFC Bank launched ‘Salaam Dil Sey’ initiative. In this regard, a web portal has been created by bank
www.salaamdilsey.com where the general public can log in and share their thank you message for
doctors. These can be shared via email, social media, and WhatsApp.
24. Which company became the 1st to partner with Google Pay for digital lending to Small and
medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)?
1) Bajaj Finserv
2) FlexiLoans
3) Fullerton India
4) Tata Capital
5) India Infoline
Answer- 2) FlexiLoans
Explanation:
FlexiLoans, a Micro Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) focused digital lending platform, collaborated
with Google Pay, to offer digital and feasible loans to Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
i.FlexiLoans is the 1st lender to go live on the Google Pay platform.

25. Which organisation partnered with Creditas Solutions (in July’21) to provide customised
digital Self-Servicing Credit Portal to its customers?
1) Axis Bank
2) Indian Bank
3) HDFC Bank
4) Punjab National Bank
5) Bank of India
Answer- 3) HDFC Bank
Explanation:
HDFC Bank has partnered with Creditas Solutions to offer a guided and customised digital debt
management solution with a self-service credit portal for its loan and credit card customers under
COVID-19.
About HDFC Bank:
Establishment -1994
MD & CEO – Sashidhar Jagdishan
Tagline– We understand your world
26. In July 2021, _______________ sanctioned a loan worth Rs 28.91 crore under Rural Infrastructure
Development Fund (RIDF) for construction of a Dental College & Hospital in ___________.
1) SIDBI; Goa
2) NABARD; Gujarat
3) SIDBI; Bihar
4) NABARD; Goa
5) SIDBI; Gujarat
Answer- 4) NABARD; Goa
Explanation:
NABARD sanctioned a loan worth Rs 28.91 crore under the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund
(RIDF) to the Government of Goa for the Construction of Phase II Building of Goa Dental College and
Hospital in Bambolim, Goa.
27. Which company partnered with FREO to launch 2 new Credit products - “Credit Line” & “High-
Ticket Personal Loans”?
1) HDB Financial Services
2) Bajaj Finserv
3) Tata Capital
4) Lendingkart Technologies
5) LoanTap Financial Technologies
Answer- 1) HDB Financial Services
Explanation:
FREO, India’s 1st credit-led Neobank, made a partnership with HDB Financial Services (HDBFS), to
provide 2 credit products such as a ‘credit line’ and a ‘high-ticket personal loan’ for its customers
across multiple cities in India.
• High ticket personal loans: Personal loan up to Rs 10 lakh
• Credit Line: Enables consumers to get access to credits from anywhere using a smartphone

28. What was the interest rate set by RBI (in July’21) for unclaimed Term deposits (TDs) that are
available in banks after maturity period?
1) Interest Rate of the Savings Account
2) Contracted Interest rate on the Matured deposit
3) Interest rate equivalent to the current repo rate
4) Either 1 or 2
5) Either 1, 2 or 3
Answer- 4) Either 1 or 2
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) modified the rules on applicable interest on unclaimed term deposits
(TDs) after maturity in all commercial banks, small finance banks, local area banks, and cooperative
banks.
i.Now, unclaimed TDs will attract rates of interest applicable to savings accounts or the contracted
interest on the matured deposit, whichever is lower.
29. Name the company that entered into a ‘Corporate Agency Agreement’ with Bank of India (in
July’21) for distributing its insurance products
1) HDFC ERGO General Insurance
2) Bharti AXA General Insurance
3) Bajaj Allianz General Insurance
4) IFFCO Tokio General Insurance
5) Reliance General Insurance
Answer- 3) Bajaj Allianz General Insurance
Explanation:
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance, private general insurers, and Bank of India have entered into a
‘corporate agency agreement’ for distribution of Bajaj Allianz General Insurance’s products through the
Bank of India’s vast network across the country.
About Bank of India:
MD & CEO – Atanu Kumar Das
Tagline – Relationship Beyond Banking
30. Identify the company that partnered with Drip Capital (in July’21) to offer customised trading
solutions to Indian MSME exporters
1) HSBC Bank India
2) Citibank
3) SBM Bank India
4) Deutsche Bank India
5) DBS Bank
Answer- 3) SBM Bank India
Explanation:
Drip Capital, a fintech company, has collaborated with SBM Bank India to offer customised trade
financing solutions to empower Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) exporters in India.

31. Which company partnered with MasterCard to launch the Recurring Payment Interface -
‘MandateHQ’?
1) PayU
2) Instamojo
3) BillDesk
4) Cashfree
5) Razorpay
Answer- 5) Razorpay
Explanation:
Razorpay, in partnership with Mastercard launched a recurring payment interface named
‘MandateHQ’, to support card-issuing banks that wish to enable recurring payments of bills such as
mobile, utility, subscription for its customers.
32. Which Sector is focused on RBI’s ‘Order Books, Inventories and Capacity Utilization Survey’
(OBICUS) that is conducted on a quarterly basis?
1) Tourism & Hospitality
2) Service
3) Manufacturing
4) Agriculture
5) Construction & Real estate
Answer- 3) Manufacturing
Explanation:
RBI launched the 54th round of quarterly ‘Order Books, Inventories and Capacity Utilization Survey’
(OBICUS) of the manufacturing sector. The reference period for the survey is Q1 FY22 (April – June
2021).
33. In July 2021, Indian Overseas Bank became the ____ Most-valued Public Sector Bank (PSB)
with Market Capital, while __________________ remains the Most-valued PSB
1) 2nd; Punjab National Bank
2) 3rd; Punjab National Bank
3) 3rd; State Bank of India
4) 3rd; Bank of Baroda
5) 2nd; State Bank of India
Answer- 5) 2nd; State Bank of India
Explanation:
Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has become the 2nd most-valued listed Public Sector Bank (PSB) with a
market capitalisation (market-cap) of over ~Rs 50,000 crore by surpassing its peers viz, Punjab National
Bank (PNB) (3rd) and Bank of Baroda (BOB)(4th). While State Bank of India (SBI) remains the Most-
valued PSB of India.
34. Which Banks signed an MoU with Indian Army (in July’21) to offer a defence service salary
package through its ‘Power Salute’ initiative?
1) HDFC Bank
2) State Bank of India
3) Federal Bank
4) Indian Bank

5) Axis Bank
Explanation:
Axis Bank signed an MoU with the Indian Army at Army Headquarters, New Delhi to offer a defence
service salary package to the latter under its ‘Power Salute’ initiative. The MoU will cover all ranks of
army officers
About Axis Bank:
Establishment– 1993
MD & CEO– Amitabh Chaudhry
Headquarters– Mumbai, Maharashtra
Tagline– Badhti Ka Naam Zindagi
35. Identify the bank that recently (in July’21) entered into a bancassurance partnership with
Max Bupa Health Insurance:
1) HDFC Bank
2) UCO Bank
3) Federal Bank
4) ICICI Bank
5) Axis Bank
Explanation:
Axis Bank entered into a bancassurance partnership with Max Bupa Health Insurance to provide
comprehensive health insurance solutions to its customers and employees.
About Max Bupa Health Insurance:
Headquarters – Gurugram, Haryana
MD & CEO – Krishnan Ramachandran
36. Identify the fintech company that launched Housing Finance Sector’s 1st AI based Home loan
selection & recommendation engine - ‘Instant Match’:
1) SwitchMe
2) EasiLoan
3) Aavas Financiers
4) Tracxn
5) DHFL
Answer- 2) EasiLoan
Explanation:
Fintech startup EasiLoan Techno Solutions Pvt. Ltd. launched ‘Easiloan Instant Match’ application for
home loans. This app is the housing finance industry’s 1st Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology-based
selection and recommendation engine for home buyers.
37. Which company launched ‘Arogya Supreme’ - a comprehensive health insurance plan?
2) Max Bupa Health Insurance
3) SBI General Insurance
4) Star Health and Allied Insurance

Answer- 3) SBI General Insurance
Explanation:
SBI General Insurance launched a comprehensive health insurance plan named ‘Arogya Supreme’ with
multiple benefits and coverages.
About SBI General Insurance:
MD & CEO – Prakash Chandra Kandpal
38. In July 2021, ____________ modified the auction methodology of Government Securities with
tenure - 2-year, 3-year, 5-year, 10-year, 14-year to ________________
1) RBI; Multi-price Auction Method
2) SEBI; Uniform Price Auction Method
3) IRDAI; Multi-price Auction Method
4) SEBI; Multi-price Auction Method
5) RBI; Uniform Price Auction Method
Answer- 5) RBI; Uniform Price Auction Method
Explanation:
RBI modified the auction methodology of the benchmark securities of tenor 2-year, 3-year, 5-year, 10-
year, 14-year tenor and Floating Rate Bonds (FRBs) to Uniform Price Auction Method (earlier it was
based on multiple price-based auctions).
i.The auction of other benchmark securities such as 30-year and 40-year were unchanged
39. Pick the Payment Bank that recently (in July’21) launched “Pay to Contacts” features to its
customers.
1) Airtel Payments Bank
2) Jio Payments Bank
3) Paytm Payments Bank
4) Fino Payments Bank
5) India Post Payments Bank
Answer- 1) Airtel Payments Bank
Explanation:
Airtel Payments Bank launched a new feature called ‘Pay to contacts’ which will allow its customers to
initiate a UPI (Unified Payments Interface) payment by selecting the receiver’s mobile number from
their phonebook.
40. RBI issued guidelines to banks for smoother transition from the international benchmark
reference rate, ___________ to other popular alternatives, as it is set to phase out on ______________.
1) LIBOR; 31st December, 2021
2) SOFR; 31st December, 2021
3) SONIA; 31st December, 2021
4) SOFR; 31st December, 2022
5) LIBOR; 31st December, 2022
Answer- 1) LIBOR; 31st December, 2021

Explanation:
RBI issued an advisory to banks and other RBI-regulated entities to prepare for the transition from the
international benchmark reference rate, ‘London Interbank Offered Rate’ (LIBOR), to any other widely
accepted Alternate Reference Rates.
i.LIBOR is set to phase out on 31st December, 2021
ii.RBI has also advised banks to stop using the ‘Mumbai Interbank Forward Outright Rate’ (MIFOR), which
references the LIBOR.
iii.Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) & Sterling Overnight Interbank Average Rate (SONIA) are
the 2 popular alternatives of LIBOR
41. Which bank partnered with ‘Mumbai Metro’ & MasterCard to launch ‘One Mumbai Metro Card’?
1) Axis Bank
2) Citibank
4) Union Bank of India
5) HDFC Bank
Explanation:
Mastercard, Mumbai Metro One Private Ltd (MMOPL), and Axis Bank launched ‘One Mumbai Metro
Card’ to enable cashless and contactless travel for Mumabi People
42. Which organisation signed 6 MoUs (in July’21) with Bank of Baroda, Yes Bank, Mathworks,
Yourstory, Freshworks & Pontaq to build a robust startup ecosystem in India?
2) NITI Aayog
3) Software Technology Parks of India
5) National Institute of MSME
Answer- 3) Software Technology Parks of India
Explanation:
Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), a part of the Ministry of Electronics and Information
Technology (MeitY), signed 6 MoUs with Bank of Baroda, Yes Bank, Mathworks, Yourstory, Freshworks
and Pontaq to build a robust startup ecosystem in India.
43. Identify the bank that partnered with NIIT IFBI to launch an 18-week fintech professional
programme on NIIT Digital Banking Academy:
1) HDFC Bank
2) DBS Bank
3) ICICI Bank
4) Deutsche Bank
5) Axis Bank
Explanation:
NIIT Institute of Finance Banking and Insurance (NIIT IFBI), & Axis Bank have made a partnership and
launched an 18-week fintech professional programme under the ‘Axis Bank – NIIT Digital Banking
Academy’.

i.Axis Direct launched a brokerage plan for traders named ‘Super Options’ to place an option order at
Rs 10.
44. All Debit & Credit cards issued by banks will have a complimentary ‘Personal Accident
Insurance Cover’ with a maximum limit of ___________
1) Rs 10 crore
2) Rs 10 lakh
3) Rs 1 crore
4) Rs 5 crore
5) Rs 50 lakh
Answer- 2) Rs 10 lakh
Explanation:
Debit and credit cards issued by banks will have a complimentary ‘Personal Accident Insurance Cover’.
Providing insurance coverage upto Rs 10 lakh.
45. What is the Prior initiation time set by SEBI for Stock Exchanges to make modifications in the
contract specifications on Category A contracts?
1) 30 days
2) 45 days
3) 10 days
4) 25 days
5) 60 days
Answer- 3) 10 days
Explanation:
SEBI reduced the ‘Advance Intimation timelines’ for Stock Exchanges to make modifications in the
contract specifications of ‘Commodity Derivatives Contracts’ (CDCs).
i.Prior intimation timing - 10 days for Category A; 30 days for Category B & C.
46. Which bank recently (in July’21) received a penalty of Rs 2 crore from RBI for non-compliance
on RBI’s directions?
1) Bandhan Bank
2) Bank of Maharashtra
4) Bank of Baroda
5) Central Bank of India
Answer- 4) Bank of Baroda
Explanation:
RBI imposed a monetary penalty aggregating Rs 14.5 crore on 14 banks for non-compliance with certain
provisions of directions issued by it.
i.RBI imposed Rs 2 crore penalty on the Bank of Baroda and Rs 50 lakh on State Bank of India (SBI).
ii.It also imposed Rs 1 crore penalty each on 12 other banks
47. In July 2021, RBI issued Rs 14,000 crore worth __________ Government Security at an interest rate
of __________.
1) 15 year; 7.18%
2) 10 year; 5.85%

3) 10 year; 7.18%
4) 15 year; 6.10%
5) 10 year; 6.10%
Answer- 5) 10 year; 6.10%
Explanation:
RBI issued the new 10-year Government Security (G-Sec) (that would mature in 2031), at a cut-off yield
of 6.10% per annum.
i.RBI sold 3 auctions such as New 10-year G-Sec 2031 at 6.10% (for Rs 14,000 crore), 2023 G-Sec at 4.3%
(Rs 3,000 crore), & 2061 G-Sec at 7.18% (for Rs 9,000 crore).
48. In July 2021, the Finance Ministry amended the LIC Act 1956 to replace the post of ___________
with _________.
1) MD; CEO
2) CEO; Chairman
3) Chairman; MD
4) Chairman; CEO
5) CEO; MD
Answer- 4) Chairman; CEO
Explanation:
The Ministry of Finance, removed the position of Chairman from the Life Insurance Corporation of India
(LIC) and replaced the post with Chief Executive Officer (CEO), by making amendments over the LIC Act
1956.
i.LIC will continue with the post of Managing Directors.
49. In July 2021, Axis Bank announced to replace benchmark interest rate LIBOR with
_________________
1) Sterling Overnight Index Average (SONIA)
2) Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR)
3) Mumbai Interbank Forward Outright Rate’ (MIFOR)
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 2 & 3
Answer- 2) Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR)
Explanation:
Axis Bank announced its 1st derivative transaction linked to ‘Secured Overnight Financing Rate’ (SOFR),
by replacing the London Inter-Bank Offered Rate (LIBOR).
About Axis Bank:
Tagline – Badhtika Naam Zindagi
50. Name the organisation that released the ‘Covid-19: the race to the finishing line’ report - which
predicts India to reach the peak of 3rd wave of Covid in September 2021
3) NITI Aayog

4) NABARD
Answer- 2) State Bank of India
Explanation:
The report by the State Bank of India (SBI) named ‘Covid-19: the race to the finishing line’, projected
India to face the 3rd wave of the COVID-19 from August 2021, meanwhile, it is expected to reach its peak
in September 2021.
51. Identify the points that are correctly related to incorporation of National Asset Reconstruction
Company (NARCL):
A) NARCL is authorised with a paid up capital of Rs 100 crore, where 12% of its share is held by
Canara Bank to become the company’s sponsor
B) Former SBI Chairman Rajnish Kumar will serve as the Managing Director of NARCL
C) NARCL was incorporated under the Ministry of Finance to deal with Bad loans in financial sector
1) Only A & B
2) All A, B & C
3) Only C
4) Only A
5) Only A & C
Answer- 4) Only A
Explanation:
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has incorporated the ‘National Asset Reconstruction Company
(NARCL)’ also known as Bad Banks/Asset Reconstruction Company (ARC) with an authorised capital of
INR 100 crore and paid-up capital of INR 74.6 crore.
i.Padmakumar Madhavan Nair, a stressed assets expert from SBI will serve as the Managing Director of
NARCL.
ii.NARCL will house bad loan accounts of INR 500 crore or more.
iii.Canara Bank would be the sponsor of NARCL and will hold a 12% equity, other large public sector
banks will hold less than 10% each in NARCL.
52. Name the insurance company that announced 1st of its insurance policy on High-Altitude
‘Yaks’:
2) National Insurance Company
5) Oriental Insurance Company
Answer- 2) National Insurance Company
Explanation:
The National Research Centre on Yak (NRCY) at Dirang in Arunachal Pradesh has tied up with National
Insurance Company Ltd (NICL) to provide an insurance policy for the 1st time to insure the highly
valuable High-Altitude Yaks against the risks.
About NICL:
Headquarters – Kolkata, West Bengal
Director – Shri Sanjiv Chadha

53. What is the minimum net worth needed by a company that is planning to set up ‘International
Trade Finance Services’ (ITFS) platform in an International Financial Services Centres (IFSCs)?
1) USD 2 billion
2) USD 10 million
3) USD 1 million
4) USD 5 million
5) USD 2 million
Answer- 3) USD 1 million
Explanation:
International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) issued a framework for setting up and
operating an ‘International Trade Finance Services’ (ITFS) platform to provide trade finance services
at International Financial Services Centres (IFSCs).
The company applying to set up ITFS in an IFSC should have a minimum net worth of USD 1 million.
54. Identify the points that are correctly related to the ‘RBI Retail Direct’ Scheme:
A) Under the scheme Retail users can open a ‘Retail Direct Gilt Account’ with RBI
B) Retail Investors can participate in Online auctions of Government Securities (G-Sec)
C) As per the Scheme, both Residential & Non-Residential retail investors are eligible to invest in
G-Sec
1) Only A & B
2) All A, B & C
3) Only C
4) Only A
5) Only A & C
Explanation:
RBI introduced a scheme named ‘RBI Retail Direct’ to facilitate investment in Government Securities (G-
Sec) by retail investors
i.Retail investors can open an account called ‘Retail Direct Gilt Account’ (RDG Account) with RBI through
an ‘Online portal’.
ii.Both Resident & Non-Resident individuals who are eligible to invest in G-Sec under the scheme
iii.Using the Portal, Retail investors could access the primary issuance of G-Sec auctions
55. Which is the 1st Foreign Country to implement India’s BHIM UPI standards for its QR
deployment?
1) Bangladesh
2) Maldives
3) Sri Lanka
4) Nepal
5) Bhutan
Answer- 5) Bhutan
Explanation:
NPCI International Payments Ltd (NIPL), in partnership with the Royal Monetary Authority (RMA) of
Bhutan implemented the Bharat Interface for Money (BHIM) Unified Payments Interface (UPI) QR-based
payments in Bhutan.
i.Bhutan became the 1st country to adopt India’s UPI standards for its QR deployment

56. Identify the Organisation that recently (in July’21) made its largest ever allocation of USD 650
billion under Special Drawing Rights to protect economically weaker nations from COVID-19:
1) World Bank
4) New Development Bank
5) European Investment Bank
Answer- 2) International Monetary Fund
Explanation:
In July 2021, the executive board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved the Special Drawing
Rights (SDRs) allocation equivalent to USD 650 billion, to support the economically vulnerable member
nations’ battle against COVID-19.
It is the largest allocation in the IMF’s history
About IMF:
Headquarters – Washington, D.C., USA
MD – Kristalina Georgieva
57. Identify the organisation that recently (in July’21) got approval from RBI for amalgamation of
Equitas Small Finance Bank:
1) Equitas Holdings
2) Indoco Remedies
3) Ujjivan Financial Services
4) Infibeam Avenues
5) JM Financial
Answer- 1) Equitas Holdings
Explanation:
RBI approved the Equitas Small Finance Bank (SFB) to apply for the amalgamation of its promoter
‘Equitas Holdings’ into itself. Equitas SFB is the subsidiary of Equitas Holdings.
About Equitas SFB:
Headquarters – Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Tagline – It’s Fun Banking
58. In July 2021, Kalpataru Power Transmission Ltd (KPTL) received a loan of USD 35.26 million
from ____________ to execute a power transmission project in ____________.
1) Exim Bank; Senegal
2) SIDBI; Mozambique
3) SIDBI; Madagascar
4) Exim Bank; Mozambique
5) SIDBI; Senegal
Answer- 1) Exim Bank; Senegal
Explanation:
The Export-Import (Exim) Bank of India has extended a USD 35.26 million loan for Mumbai based
Kalpataru Power Transmission Ltd (KPTL) to execute a power transmission project in Senegal.

About Exim Bank:
Establishment – March 1982
CEO – David Rasquinha
59. In July 2021, ________________ announced schemes to develop its Primary Agriculture Cooperative
Societies & State Cooperative Banks through the financial assistance provided by ______________.
1) Kerala; NABARD
2) Kerala; SIDBI
3) Punjab; SIDBI
4) Manipur; SIDBI
5) Manipur; NABARD
Answer- 5) Manipur; NABARD
Explanation:
N. Biren Singh, the Chief Minister of Manipur, virtually launched various welfare schemes that are
implemented under financial assistance from NABARD
• The scheme includes the ‘Comprehensive Scheme for development of Manipur State Cooperative
Bank (MSCB) and Primary Agriculture Co-operative Societies (PACS)’ in Manipur.
NABARD Sanctioned Development Projects in Kerala:
• Rs 18.50 lakh for evaluation of vaccine against bacterial disease ‘Riemerellosis’ in ducks to Kerala
Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (KVASU)
60. In July 2021, IFSCA constituted an expert committee for development of ‘Longevity Financial
Hub’ in GIFT IFSC. Who will co-chair the expert committee along with Kaku Nakhate?
1) M R Kumar
2) Injeti Srinivas
3) G R Chintala
4) Gopalan Srinivasan
5) Ajay Tyagi
Answer- 4) Gopalan Srinivasan
Explanation:
IFSCA, the regulator of GIFT- City, constituted an expert committee to recommend the road map and
approach towards the development of the Longevity Finance Hub in GIFT IFSC.
i. The expert committee will be co-chaired by Kaku Nakhate, Bank of America, Country Head (India), and
Gopalan Srinivasan, Ex-CMD, New India Assurance Company Ltd.
61. Which bank partnered (in July’21) with the business accounting software - ‘BUSY’ to provide
banking solutions to its users?
1) CSB Bank
2) ICICI Bank
3) HDFC Bank
4) Federal Bank
5) Citibank
Explanation:
A business accounting software BUSY has collaborated with ICICI Bank for banking solutions.

This integration will allow BUSY users to reconcile their bank statements automatically, do accounting,
fetch bank details, make payments, etc.,
About ICICI Bank:
MD & CEO– Sandeep Bakhshi
Tagline– Hum hai na, Khayal Apka
62. In July 2021, RBI extended the deadline for banks to use Lockable Cassettes in ATMs till
__________, the Committee on Currency Movement under the Chairmanship of _______________
recommended the use of Lockable Cash Cassettes.
1) March 2022; D K Mohanty
2) July 2023; Jayant Kumar Dash
3) July 2022; D K Mohanty
4) March 2022; Jayant Kumar Dash
5) July 2023; D K Mohanty
Answer- 1) March 2022; D K Mohanty
Explanation:
RBI extended the implementation deadline for banks to use only lockable cassettes, which could be
swapped at the time of cash replenishment (filling up cash) in ATMs till March 2022.
i.Lockable Cassettes were recommended by the Committee on Currency Movement (CCM) under the
chairmanship of D.K. Mohanty.
63. Name the Payment operator that was recently (in July’21) restricted from adding new
customers due to non-compliance of RBI’s directions on Storage of Payment System Data.
1) Visa
2) MasterCard
3) American Express
4) Capital One
5) PayPal
Answer- 2) MasterCard
Explanation:
RBI restricted payment system operators - “Mastercard”, from on-boarding new domestic customers
(debit, credit or prepaid) onto their card networks from July 22, 2021, due to the non-compliance with
the directions on Storage of Payment System Data.
64. Name the Cooperative bank whose licence was cancelled by RBI (in July’21) due to insufficient
capital & earnings
1) Dr Shivajirao Patil Nilangekar Urban Co-operative Bank
2) Shivalik Mercantile Co-operative Bank
3) Bhagyodaya Friends Urban Co-operative Bank
4) Vasantdada Nagari Sahakari Bank
5) United Co-operative Bank
Answer- 1) Dr Shivajirao Patil Nilangekar Urban Co-operative Bank
Explanation:
RBI cancelled the license of Dr Shivajirao Patil Nilangekar Urban Co-operative Bank in Nilanga, Latur
district of Maharashtra with effect from the close of business on 14th July 2021. As the bank does not have
the required capital and earning prospects.

65. In July 2021, International Finance Corporation invested $16.5 million to increase COVID-19
testing in India on which organisation?
1) NeoGen
2) Serum Institute of India
3) MedGenome
4) Bharat Biotech
5) GE Healthcare
Answer- 3) MedGenome
Explanation:
International Finance Corporation (IFC), has invested $16.5 million in MedGenome, a genetic diagnostics
and research company, to increase the access to COVID-19 testing in India, support research (to better
help understand the virus), and manage future outbreaks.
66. Which bank recently (in July’21) partnered with Visa to issue Credit Cards, following the
restrictions issued by RBI on MasterCard?
1) RBL Bank
2) HDFC Bank
3) CSB Bank
4) Federal Bank
Answer- 1) RBL Bank
Explanation:
In July 2021, RBI issued restrictions on MasterCard from onboarding new customers.
Following this, RBL Bank, which has issued credit cards only on the Mastercard payment network, has
now entered into an agreement with Visa Worldwide Pte Ltd to issue credit cards on Visa’s payment
network.
67. Name the bank that launched ‘FEDDY’ - AI powered Virtual customer assistant
1) Catholic Syrian Bank
2) HDFC Bank
3) Federal Bank
4) IndusInd Bank
5) Karur Vysya Bank
Answer- 3) Federal Bank
Explanation:
FEDDY, an Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered virtual assistant was launched by Federal Bank to provide
24*7 assistance to its customers on banking related queries. FEDDY is a State-of-Art tool that can also be
integrated and accessed through Alexa, Google Assistant and WhatsApp.
68. Which organisation signed an MoU (in July’21) with Bank of Maharashtra for developing
Priority Sector Lending in Maharashtra?
1) SIDBI
2) National Housing Bank
3) IDBI Bank
4) Exim Bank
5) NABARD

Answer- 5) NABARD
Explanation:
In July 2021, the Bank of Maharashtra (BoM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with
‘National Bank for Agriculture & Rural Development’ (NABARD) to foster the existing developmental
initiatives that are linked to Priority Sector Lending (PSL) in Maharashtra.
69. In July 2021, ____________ introduced a new standard with _______ Expected Loss based Rating Scale
for the Credit Rating Agencies.
1) RBI; 7 level
2) SEBI; 7 level
3) SEBI; 5 level
4) SEBI; 6 level
5) RBI; 5 level
Answer- 2) SEBI; 7 level
Explanation:
To protect the interest of investors in securities, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has
introduced a new standardised Expected Loss (EL) based Rating Scale for the Credit Rating Agencies
(CRAs).
i.The EL-based rating symbols and their definitions provided by the CRAs were divided into a scale of 7
levels, spanning from lowest to highest expected loss.
70. Name the bank that recently (in July’21) partnered with SMC Global Securities to offer Online
Trading Services to its Customers.
1) CSB Bank
2) Dhanlaxmi Bank
3) Karnataka Bank
4) Bandhan Bank
5) RBL Bank
Answer- 2) Dhanlaxmi Bank
Explanation:
Dhanlaxmi bank made a strategic partnership with SMC Global Securities Limited (SMC Global) to offer
online trading services through a 3-in-1 bank account to its customers.
About Dhanlaxmi Bank:
Headquarters – Thrissur, Kerala
MD & CEO – Shivan J.K
71. In July 2021, Paytm Payments Bank enabled its customers to make Online payments through
Fixed Deposit (FD) accounts that are held with which bank?
2) IndusInd Bank
3) Bank of Baroda
4) Federal Bank
5) Axis Bank
Answer- 2) IndusInd Bank

Explanation:
Paytm Payments Bank enables its customers to make instant payments across online platforms through
its all-in-one payment gateway using balances available in their Fixed Deposit (FD) account, that are held
with IndusInd Bank.
• Paytm Payments Bank is Headquartered at Noida, Uttar Pradesh
• IndusInd Bank is Headquartered at Pune, Maharashtra
72. Pick the Insurance provider which launched ‘Arogya Rakshak’ - a health insurance scheme
3) Oriental Insurance Company
4) SBI Life Insurance
5) National Insurance Company
Answer- 2) Life Insurance Corporation
Explanation:
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) launched a non-linked, non-participating, regular premium,
individual, health insurance plan named – ‘Arogya Rakshak’ to provide fixed benefit health insurance
cover against certain specified health risks.
About LIC:
Establishment -1956
Chairman – M R Kumar
73. Identify the bank that recently (in July’21) signed an MoU with Indian Navy to offer Salary
account to Indian Navy personnel
2) Federal Bank
4) IndusInd Bank
5) ICICI Bank
Answer- 1) Kotak Mahindra Bank
Explanation:
i.Kotak Mahindra Bank (KMB) has signed an MoU with the Indian Navy to offer a salary account to all the
personnel of the Indian Navy including both serving and retired personnel.
ii.KMB has also automated its partner payments process with the end to end payout solution
‘Hyperform’, a payment automation solution.
74. Name the payment provider of the co-branded credit card - ‘ICICI Bank HPCL Super Saver
Credit Card’
1) MasterCard
2) American Express
3) Visa
4) Maestro
5) Capital One
Answer- 3) Visa

Explanation:
ICICI Bank launched a co-branded credit card with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL)
named ‘ICICI Bank HPCL Super Saver Credit Card’ to provide all the benefits and reward points of
multiple credit cards in one card. The card is powered by VISA.
75. Identify the points that are correctly related to the recently (in July’21) released operational
guidelines for Loan Guarantee Scheme for COVID-19 Affected Sectors (LGSCAS).
A) The Guidelines were issued by National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company Ltd (NCGTC) to
improve Medical Infrastructure in Non-Metro cities
B) Both New & Existing companies can avail the loan scheme, until it reaches the targeted Rs
50,000 crore
C) Each company can avail a maximum loan of Rs 200 crore at an interest rate of 4.5% for 2 years
1) Only A
2) Only B & C
3) Only A & B
4) All A, B & C
5) Only C
Explanation:
National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company Ltd (NCGTC) issued operational guidelines for the INR
50,000 crore Loan Guarantee Scheme for COVID-19 Affected Sectors (LGSCAS). The LGSCAS scheme aims
to improve medical infrastructure in non-metros.
i.Maximum Loan of INR 100 crore, capped Interest rate of 7.95% and guarantee provided for 3 years.
ii.It is open for both Greenfield (new) & Brownfield (existing) projects.
76. Identify the Insurance company that launched ‘Optima Secure’ - a new health insurance
scheme for its customers
1) IFFCO Tokio General Insurance
3) HDFC ERGO General Insurance
4) Life Insurance Corporation of India
5) New India Assurance
Answer- 3) HDFC ERGO General Insurance
Explanation:
HDFC ERGO General Insurance, a non-life insurance company, launched a new health indemnity insurance
policy named ‘Optima Secure’ to redefine the values of insurance plans that would be obtained by
customers.
About HDFC ERGO General Insurance:
MD & CEO – Ritesh Kumar
77. Which organisation recently (in July’21) launched 2 Surveys’ - ‘Industrial Outlook Survey’ (IOS)
& ‘Services and Infrastructure Outlook Survey’ (SIOS) that accesses the performance of
Manufacturing Sector in Q2 FY22?
1) NITI Aayog

Answer- 4) Reserve Bank of India
Explanation:
RBI launched the 95th round of the Quarterly ‘Industrial Outlook Survey’ (IOS), which assesses the
performance of the Indian manufacturing sector. The reference period for the survey is Q2 FY22 (July-
September 2021).
RBI also released the survey on ‘Services and Infrastructure Outlook Survey’ (SIOS) for the reference
period of Q2 FY22.
78. Which company partnered (in July’21) with ‘SpaceChain’ to become the World’s 1st
Cryptocurrency exchange with Space-grade secured infrastructure?
1) BuyUcoin
2) Biteeu India
3) WazirX
4) UnoCoin
5) Coinbase India
Answer- 2) Biteeu India
Explanation:
Biteeu India made a partnership with SpaceChain, a space-as-a-service solution provider, to launch its
digital security infrastructure into space onboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket as part of the rideshare
program.
Biteeu will become the World’s 1st cryptocurrency exchange to leverage high security of space-grade
infrastructure for ultra-secure Bitcoin cryptocurrency transactions,
79. Which payment bank partnered (in July’21) with ‘Multilink’ to build neo banking
infrastructure in rural India?
1) Airtel Payments Bank
2) Paytm Payments Bank
3) Jio Payments Bank
4) Fino Payments Bank
5) NSDL Payments Bank
Answer- 5) NSDL Payments Bank
Explanation:
NSDL Payments Bank has made a strategic partnership with Multilink, a fintech company to build agent
points across India to boost the banking facilities in rural and semi-urban areas of India through the Neo
banking system.
i.NSDL Payment Bank was established in 2018, headquartered at Mumbai, Maharashtra.
80. Name the bank that partnered with U GRO Capital to launch ‘Pratham’ - a Rs. 1,000 crores co-
lending program for MSME sector
1) Bank of Baroda
3) Vijaya Bank
4) IDBI Bank

5) IndusInd Bank
Answer- 1) Bank of Baroda
Explanation:
U GRO Capital, a technology-enabled Non-Banking Finance Company (NBFC), made a Co-lending
partnership with Bank of Baroda (BoB) to lend Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
Under the partnership, a co-lending programme named ‘Pratham’ was launched to disburse loans for
over Rs 1,000 crore.
81. Who will be benefited through ‘Kerala Bank Samagra’ - a loan scheme by Kerala Bank?
1) Health-related MSMEs
2) Frontline Workers
3) Agriculture Cooperatives
4) Both 1 & 3
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 3) Agriculture Cooperatives
Explanation:
The Kerala Bank has launched a new loan scheme named ‘Kerala Bank Samagra’ to support the
infrastructure development of the Primary Agricultural Credit Cooperatives (PACS).
82. RBI clarified on the conditions for exit of IDFC Ltd as the promoter of IDFC First Bank as its
lock-in period had expired in September 2020. What is the minimum lock-in period for a bank’s
promoter?
1) 3-years
2) 2-years
3) 6-years
4) 5-years
5) 8-years
Answer- 4) 5-years
Explanation:
RBI has clarified that IDFC (Infrastructure Development Finance Company) Limited can exit as the
promoter of IDFC First Bank Limited after the expiry of lock‐in period of 5 years which already ended on
September 30, 2020.
i.RBI imposes Rs 1 lakh penalty on Melur Co-operative Urban Bank, Madurai Tamil Nadu for non-
compliance with certain provisions of the directions issued by RBI.
83. In July 2021, Max Bupa Health Insurance Company was renamed as ____________________
1) Niva Bupa Health Insurance company
2) Max Niva Health Insurance company
3) Niva Max Bupa Health Insurance company
4) Poonawalla Health Insurance company
5) Poonawalla Max Health Insurance company
Answer- 1) Niva Bupa Health Insurance company
Explanation:
The Max Bupa Health Insurance company limited which was renamed as Niva Bupa Health Insurance
Company Limited has rebranded itself as ‘Niva Bupa’.

i.Magma Fincorp Limited, a non-banking finance company, was renamed as Poonawalla Fincorp
Limited with effect from 22nd July 2021
84. Identify the bank that signed an MoU (in July’21) with IIT Guwahati for financing its Startups.
2) Indian Bank
3) Canara Bank
4) IndusInd Bank
5) Bank of Baroda
Answer- 2) Indian Bank
Explanation:
Indian Bank signed an MoU with IIT Guwahati Technology Incubation Centre (TIC) for financing Start-
ups under the bank’s loan product ‘IND Spring Board’.
85. In July 2021, RBI amended the regulatory restrictions on personal loans and advances that are
granted to bank directors and their relatives.
What are the points that are correctly related to the recent amendments?
A) Directors & their relatives can receive personal loans upto Rs 25 lakhs
B) The limit for Business loans is set at Rs 5 Crores
C) There is No need for getting approval from the board of Directors/Management Committee to
grant loans up to Rs 5 crore
1) Only A & C
2) Only B
3) Only B & C
4) Only C
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 4) Only C
Explanation:
RBI amended the regulatory restrictions on personal loans and advances that are granted to bank
directors and their relatives.
i.RBI has increased the threshold of ‘personal loans’ that could be granted to any directors and their
relatives of other banks to Rs 5 crore from Rs 25 lakh.
ii.Whereas the limit of Rs 25 lakh is continued for business loans.
iii.No need for getting approval from the board of Directors/Management Committee to grant loans up
to Rs 5 crore
86. In July 2021, RBI announced to introduce ‘Central Bank Digital Currency’ in phased manner.
What is the scope of the currency?
1) It will replace the existing paper currency
2) It will integrate all existing modes of business transactions
3) It is exchangeable with the existing paper currency
4) Both 1 & 2
5) All the Above
Answer- 3) It is exchangeable with the existing paper currency

Explanation:
RBI’s plan for the phased introduction of a ‘Central Bank Digital Currency’ (CBDC). A CBDC is a legal tender
that would be issued by the central bank in a digital form. It is exchangeable one-to-one with the paper
currency that is in circulation.
87. Name the bank that recently (in July’21) appointed Paisalo Digital as its National Corporate
business correspondent.
2) Canara Bank
4) Indian Bank
5) HDFC Bank
Explanation:
State Bank of India (SBI) selected Paisalo Digital as National Corporate Business Correspondent of the
Bank. It has been selected to ensure greater financial inclusion and to increase the delivery of its financial
services.
About SBI:
Chairman – Dinesh Kumar Khara
Tagline – The Banker to Every Indian
88. Name the Organisation that (in July’21) received USD 250 million loan from World Bank’s
International Finance Corporation (IFC) to provide inexpensive housing loans in India
1) HDFC Ltd
3) LIC Housing Finance Ltd
4) Mahindra and Mahindra Financial Services
Answer- 1) HDFC Ltd
Explanation:
World Bank’s International Finance Corporation (IFC) has sanctioned USD 250 million to HDFC Ltd to
enhance inexpensive housing finance in India under the themes Affordable & Green housing. This is
provided in line with India’s target of providing ‘Housing for All’.
89.HDFC Bank in collaboration with Common Services Centres (CSC) e-Governance India Ltd,
Special Purpose Vehicle (CSC SPV), launched a scheme named ‘Dukandar Overdraft Scheme’. Find
out the features they provided under the scheme.
A)Small retailers who are operating for a minimum of 3 years are eligible under the scheme.
B)OD limit: The overall limit of OD was from Rs 50,000 toRs 10 lakhs.
C) Retailers who are operating less than 6 years, the upper limit will be Rs 7.5 lakhs and for those
who are in more than 6 years, the limit is Rs 10 lakhs.
D)All the above
1) Only B
2) Only A
3) Only D
4) Only A & C

5) Only B & C
Answer - 3) Only D
Explanation –
On July 26, 2021, HDFC Bank, the largest private lender of India, in collaboration with Common Services
Centres (CSC) e-Governance India Ltd, Special Purpose Vehicle (CSC SPV), launched an OverDraft (OD)
scheme named ‘Dukandar Overdraft Scheme’ to provide financial assistance up to Rs 10 lakh to small
retailers.
Features of Dukandar Overdraft Scheme:
i.Eligibility: Small retailers who are operating for a minimum of 3 years are eligible under the scheme.
ii.OD limit: The overall limit of OD was from Rs 50,000 to Rs 10 lakhs.
iii.Retailers who are operating less than 6 years, the upper limit will be Rs 7.5 lakhs and for those who
are in more than 6 years, the limit is Rs 10 lakhs.
90. Identify the Public Sector Bank that topped in Clearing its bad loans/Non-Performing Assets in
FY21
1) Canara Bank
5) Indian Bank
Explanation:
State Bank of India (SBI) topped the list of Public Sector Banks (PSB) in cleaning up their bad loans/Non-
Performing Assets (NPAs) from their balance-sheets in FY21 followed by Union Bank of India.
91. Name the financial solution launched (in July’21) by ‘Society for Worldwide Interbank
Financial Telecommunications (SWIFT)’ to enable Low-Value Cross-Border Payments across the
globe for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises
1) SWIFT SME
2) SWIFT World
3) SWIFT Go
4) SWIFT Trade
5) SWIFT Market
Answer- 3) SWIFT Go
Explanation:
Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications (SWIFT) has launched a new solution for
Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) named ‘SWIFT Go’ to enable seamless Low-Value Cross-
Border Payments anywhere in the world, directly from their bank accounts.
92. Which insurance company partnered (in July’21) with SVAAS Wellness to launch a 1st of its
kind cashless outpatient health insurance policy?
1) Star Health Insurance
2) ICICI Lombard General Insurance
3) Manipal Cigna Health Insurance
5) Care Health Insurance

Answer- 2) ICICI Lombard General Insurance
Explanation:
SVAAS Wellness Ltd, the wholly-owned subsidiary of Dr Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd, and ICICI Lombard
General Insurance Company, collaborated for the pilot launch of a first-of-its-kind cashless outpatient
digital health solution to health insurance policyholders in India.
93. Which organisation partnered with InCred (in July’21) to offer collateral-free loans to e-
commerce merchants in India?
1) Flipkart
2) AliExpress
3) Walmart
4) Amazon India
5) Paytm
Answer- 4) Amazon India
Explanation:
The financial services platform InCred has signed a strategic partnership with Amazon India to offer
collateral-free, working capital loans up to Rs 50 lakhs to e-commerce merchants (amazon merchants)
across India.
94. Which bank entered into a co-lending agreement (in July’21) with Indiabulls Housing Finance
for providing home loans?
1) Axis Bank
2) ICICI Bank
3) Federal Bank
4) Yes Bank
5) Canara Bank
Answer- 4) Yes Bank
Explanation:
A co-lending agreement was inked between Yes Bank and Indiabulls Housing Finance for home loans.
This collaboration aimed to enhance capabilities of providing seamless experience to retail home loan
customers.
About Yes Bank:
MD & CEO – Prashant Kumar
Tagline – Experience our Expertise
95. As per the RBI – Digital Payments Index, India witnessed a 30% increase in Digital payment
taking to 270.59 points in March 2021 due to COVID-19. What is the base period for the index?
1) March 2018
2) March 2019
3) March 2020
4) March 2016
5) March 2017
Answer- 1) March 2018

Explanation:
RBI released the RBI – Digital Payments Index (RBI-DPI) in March 2021 at 270.59, increased from 207.84
in March 2020. A 30% increase in digital payment due to COVID-19.
i.It is the index launched by RBI in January 2018 with March 2018 as the base period (ie. DPI score for
March 2018 is set at 100)
96. Who were permitted (in July’21) by RBI to participate in Centralised Payment Systems like -
RTGS, NEFT?
1) Prepaid Payment Instruments Issuers
2) White Label ATM Operators
3) Card Networks
4) Only 2 & 3
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 5) All 1, 2 & 3
Explanation:
RBI allowed Non-banks to participate in its Centralised Payment Systems (CPS) viz, Real Time Gross
Settlement (RTGS) and National Electronic Fund Transfer (NEFT) systems, in a phased manner.
i.In the 1st phase, authorised non-bank Payment System Providers (PSPs) such as Prepaid Payment
Instruments (PPIs) Issuers, Card Networks, and White Label ATM Operators will be allowed to
participate in CPS as direct members.
97. Name the organisation that signed a strategic agreement with Prest Loans to provide secured
business loans to MSME
1) U GRO Capital
2) NeoMile Capital
3) Sunvest Capital
4) Adani Capital
5) Unified Vision Capital
Answer- 1) U GRO Capital
Explanation:
Digital lender NBFC Prest Loans signed a strategic alliance agreement with U GRO Capital to provide
secured business loans to MSMEs units.
98. Which bank recently (in July’21) partnered with Hughes Communications India to receive
satellite-based connectivity solution to its branches?
1) Indian Bank
2) Bank of India
4) Canara Bank
5) HDFC Bank
Answer- 2) Bank of India
Explanation:
Hughes Communications India Pvt Ltd (HCIPL), the satellite broadband services firm, has made a deal
with the Bank of India to connect 1,800 branches of the Bank of India across India using a satellite-based
connectivity solution.

About Bank of India:
MD & CEO – Atanu Kumar Das
99. Identify the company that partnered with VISA to launch India’s 1st numberless Visa prepaid
card
1) Gloify
2) XFormics
3) FamPay
4) Wizergos
5) Planhop
Answer- 3) FamPay
Explanation:
FamPay in partnership with VISA launched India’s 1st numberless Visa prepaid card for teenagers
with personalised doodles. This card will also be the 1st numberless card of Visa. The card will be available
in 2 different designs such as the ‘FamCard’ and ‘FamCard Me’
100. In July 2021, NABARD sanctioned Rs 445 crore loan under its Rural Infrastructure
Development Fund to support drinking water projects in which state?
1) Karnataka
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Odisha
4) Punjab
5) Maharashtra
Answer- 4) Punjab
Explanation:
NABARD sanctioned Rs 445.89cr for five large surface based drinking water projects in Ferozpur, Fazilka,
Hoshiarpur and Rupanagar districts of Punjab.
i.The funds have been sanctioned under the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF).
101. Which bank partnered with LIC Cards Services to launch 2 Credit Cards - ‘Lumine’ Platinum
Credit Card & ‘Eclat’ Select Credit Card?
1) ICICI Bank
2) Canara Bank
3) HDFC Bank
4) Axis Bank
5) IDBI Bank
Answer- 5) IDBI Bank
Explanation:
LIC Cards Services Ltd (LIC CSL) in partnership with IDBI Bank launched 2 variants of co-branded RuPay
Credit Cards - LIC CSL ‘Lumine’ Platinum Credit Card & LIC CSL ‘Eclat’ Select Credit Card.
• LIC CSL was Establishment in 2008

102. Name the Cooperative Bank whose license was recently (in July’21) cancelled by RBI due to
inadequate capital
1) Bhagyodaya Friends Urban Co-operative Bank
2) Independence Cooperative Bank
3) Madgaum Urban Co-operative Bank
4) Punjab and Maharashtra Cooperative Bank
5) Shivalik Mercantile Co-operative Bank
Answer- 3) Madgaum Urban Co-operative Bank
Explanation:
RBI cancelled the license of Madgaum Urban Co-operative Bank Limited, Margao, Goa due to its
inadequate capital and earning prospects to pay its present depositors in full.
i.RBI imposed a monetary penalty of Rs 5 crore on Axis Bank for non-compliance with various regulatory
provisions on RBI’s Cyber Security Framework
103. Which organisation partnered with Temasek Holdings to launch “EvolutionX” - a USD 500
million debt financing platform?
1) DBS Group
2) Citigroup
3) Bajaj Finserv
4) HDFC Ltd
5) Standard Chartered
Answer- 1) DBS Group
Explanation:
DBS Group Ltd and Temasek Holdings jointly launched a US $500 million debt financing platform named
EvolutionX Debt Capital (EvolutionX) to provide non-dilutive financing to growth stage technology-
enabled companies across Asia, with a focus on China, India, and Southeast Asia.
ECONOMY AND BUSINESS

1. Which Indian company partnered with Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) to establish
a mega chemical project in Al Ruwais city, UAE?
1) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
2) Reliance Industries Ltd
3) Larsen and Toubro
4) Indian Oil Corporation
5) NTPC Ltd
Answer- 2) Reliance Industries Ltd
Explanation:
Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) signed a strategic partnership with the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company
(ADNOC) to establish a mega chemical project in Al Ruwais city, United Arab Emirates(UAE).
2. Which organisation collaborated (in July’21) with GIFT City to enhance fintech innovations?
1) Bertelsmann India Investments
2) DCB Bank
3) BIL Ryerson Technology Startups Incubator Foundation

5) Nexus Venture Partners
Answer- 3) BIL Ryerson Technology Startups Incubator Foundation
Explanation:
Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) collaborated with BIL Ryerson Technology Startups
Incubator Foundation (BRTSIF) to enhance fintech innovation. In this regard, Zone Startups India, a part
of BRTSIF, will pursue ways to set up and promote a fintech hub in GIFT-SEZ (Special Economic Zone).
3. Identify the points that are correctly related to the targets & achievement of Ministry of
Commerce & Industry (as of Q1 - FY22):
A) India recorded its highest ever Merchandise exports of USD 95 billion in Q1 of 2021-22
B) A Target of attaining USD 400 billion Merchandise exports in 2021-22, and USD 350 billion
Service sector exports by 2025 were set by the Ministry
C) India received the highest ever FDI inflow of USD 81.72 billion in 2020-21, which is 10%
higher than 2019-20
1) All A, B & C
2) Only C
3) Only A & B
4) Only A
5) Only B & C
Explanation:
Union Minister for Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal stated the achievements of the Ministry of
Commerce and Industry in Q1 (April – June) of 2021-22.
i.Merchandise exports of USD 95 billion was achieved in Q1 of 2021-22, which is the highest in the
history of India.
ii.India has set a target of USD 400 billion Merchandise exports for 2021-22.
iii.India is also aiming to achieve USD 350 billion Service sector exports by 2025.
iv.India received the highest ever FDI inflow in 2020-21 of USD 81.72 billion, which is 10% higher than
2019-20.
4. NTPC partnered with __________ to boost offshore wind energy in India, as a part of its target of
generating _________ by 2032
1) ONGC; 10 GW
2) IOCL; 32 GW
3) GAIL; 10 GW
4) IOCL; 10 GW
5) ONGC; 32 GW
Answer- 5) ONGC; 32 GW
Explanation:
NTPC and Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC), have planned to boost the development of
offshore wind energy in India.
i.ONGC aims to add 10GW of renewable power by 2040 and NTPC intends to reach 32 GW by 2032.
About NTPC:

CMD – Gurdeep Singh
About ONGC:
CMD – Subhash Kumar
5. Name the organisation that partnered with Flipkart to launch a contactless ‘Scan and Pay’
feature for Flipkart’s Cash-on-delivery orders:
1) BHIM
2) PhonePe
3) MobiKwik
4) Paytm
5) Freecharge
Answer- 2) PhonePe
Explanation:
PhonePe, partnered with Flipkart, to launch a contactless ‘Scan and Pay’ feature to digitise Flipkart’s
pay-on-delivery (cash-on-delivery) orders payment.
Note - PhonePe was acquired by Flipkart in 2016
About Flipkart:
Headquarters – Bengaluru, Karnataka
CEO – Kalyan Krishnamurthy
6. Which organisation partnered with WooCommerce (in July’21) to boost the digital payment
infrastructure of WooCommerce?
1) PayU
2) BillDesk
3) Paytm
4) Instamojo
5) PayPal
Answer- 1) PayU
Explanation:
PayU, partnered with WooCommerce, an open-source, customizable ecommerce platform, to enable the
WooCommerce merchants with the digital payments infrastructure, and end-to-end digitized business
process.
7. Which company became India’s 1st Public sector refinery to procure crude oil from Guyana?
1) Bharat Petroleum
2) Oil India
3) Hindustan Petroleum
4) Indian Oil Corporation
5) GAIL Limited
Answer- 4) Indian Oil Corporation

Explanation:
In July 2021, Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) became India’s 1st Public sector refinery to procure crude oil
from Guyana, which will be refined in IOC’s Paradip refinery at Odisha. IOC also entered into a contract
to procure 3 million tonnes of US crude.
8. Identify the points that are correctly related to the recent (in July’21) initiatives of National
Commodity and Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX):
A) NCDEX launched - GUAREX and SOYDEX, India’s 1st Sectoral Indices in agricultural
commodities
B) GUAREX index tracks the real-time change in the price of the futures contracts of Guar Seed,
while SOYDEX does so for Soybeans & Refined Soy Oil
C) Currently, NCDEX’s AGRIDEX index tracks futures price movement in 10 commodities
1) Only A
2) Only B & C
3) All A, B & C
4) Only A & C
5) Only C
Explanation:
National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX), India’s agricultural commodity exchange,
launched India’s 1st sectoral indices in agricultural commodities space such as GUAREX and
SOYDEX.
i.GUAREX and SOYDEX were also India’s 1st return based agricultural futures index in agricultural-
commodities.
• GUAREX – It is the return based index, it tracks the change in the price of the futures contracts of
Guar Seed and Guar Gum Refined Splits on a real-time basis.
• SOYDEX – It will also trace the price changes in futures contracts of Soybean and Refined Soy Oil.
ii.In May 2020, NCDEX had launched AGRIDEX, a return-based composite index tracking futures price
movement in 10 commodities on NCDEX.
9. Identify the organisation that signed an agreement with FSSAI (in July’21) for protecting
consumers from misleading Food & Beverage advertisements:
1) Audit Bureau of Circulations
2) Advertising Standards Council of India
3) Broadcast Audience Research Council
Answer- 2) Advertising Standards Council of India
Explanation:
Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) & Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
have signed an agreement to protect consumers from misleading claims in Food & Beverage (F&B)
advertisements.

10. Name the organisation that set-up a 9-member Advisory Council on adaptation of ‘Open
Network for Digital Commerce’ (ONDC)
1) Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
2) NITI Aayog
3) Securities and Exchange Board of India
4) National Critical Information Infrastructure Protection Centre
5) Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India
Answer- 1) Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
Explanation:
As per the order of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), the Ministry
of Commerce and Industry has set up a 9-member Advisory Council to advise the government on
measures needed to design and fasten the adoption of ‘Open Network for Digital Commerce’ (ONDC).
11. Which organisation signed an MoU (in July’21) with European Energy Exchange (EEX) for
exchange of expertise on Electricity derivative products?
1) Multi-Commodity Exchange of India
2) Indian Energy Exchange
3) National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange
4) National Multi-Commodity Exchange of India
5) Universal Commodity Exchange
Answer- 1) Multi-Commodity Exchange of India
Explanation:
In July 2021, the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) of India signed an MoU with European Energy
Exchange (EEX) towards knowledge sharing and exchange of expertise on Electricity derivative
products.
About MCX:
Established in 2003, it operates under the regulatory framework of SEBI
MD & CEO – P.S. Reddy
12. India’s GDP is expected to grow by __________ in FY22 as per the report named ‘Indian Banks
2021 Report Card’ released by __________________.
1) 12.8%; State Bank of India
2) 10%; Fitch Ratings
3) 10%; CRISIL
4) 12.8%; Fitch Ratings
5) 10%; State Bank of India
Answer- 2) 10%; Fitch Ratings
Explanation:
Fitch Ratings, the global credit rating agency in its report named ‘Indian Banks 2021 Report Card’,
has reduced India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth forecast for FY22 to 10% from its earlier
estimation of 12.8% due to the slowing recovery after the second wave of COVID-19.

13. When is Indian Online Commerce Industry expected to reach USD 200 billion as per the
recent (in July’21) report released by FICCI?
1) 2026
2) 2030
3) 2028
4) 2025
5) 2023
Answer- 1) 2026
Explanation:
FICCI’s (Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry) latest report ‘A progressive shift from
transactions to trust’ states that India’s Online Commerce Industry is expected to touchUSD 188
billion by 2025 & USD 200 billion by 2026 from USD 64 billion in 2020. The increase is mainly due to
increased adoption of e-commerce caused by COVID-19.
14. As per the “Statistical Review of World Energy 2021” report - United States became India's
_______ largest Crude Oil Supplier in 2020, while _________ remains as India’s Top Oil Supplier
1) 2nd; Iraq
2) 2nd; Saudi Arabia
3) 3rd; Iraq
4) 3rd; Saudi Arabia
5) 4th; Iraq
Answer- 5) 4th; Iraq
Explanation:
As per the report named ‘Statistical Review of World Energy 2021’ released by BP, the United States (US)
became the 4th largest supplier of crude oil and natural gas to India in 2020. While Iraq remains India’s
largest Oil supplier
15. In July 2021, ____________ launched its 1st ‘Digital Kendra’ in Krushi Bazar APMC Market in
__________.
1) Amazon; Gujarat
2) Flipkart; Gujarat
3) Google; Gujarat
4) Google; Uttar Pradesh
5) Amazon; Uttar Pradesh
Answer- 1) Amazon; Gujarat
Explanation:
Amazon India launched its 1st ‘Digital Kendra’ in Krushi Bazar (APMC Market), Surat, Gujarat as part of
its commitment to digitize 10 million Indian micro, small and medium enterprises by 2025.
16. What was the condition of bilateral trade between India & China in the 1st half of 2021?
1) Bilateral Trade decreased by over 60%
2) One-way Trade from India increased by 35%
3) One-way Trade from China decreased by 35%
4) Bilateral Trade increased by over 60%
5) Trade deficit of India got reduced by 50%
Answer- 4) Bilateral Trade increased by over 60%

Explanation:
As per the data released by China’s General Administration of Customs, the China-India bilateral trade in
the 1st half (H1) of 2021 (January – June 2021) totaled USD 57.48 billion, an increase of 62.7%. The trade
deficit of India increased to 55.6%.
About China:
Capital – Beijing
President – Xi Jinping
Currency – Renminbi
17. Which organisation was appointed by Coal India Ltd (in July’21) as a consultant to digitize 3 of
its subsidiaries?
1) Accenture
3) IBM
4) Infosys
5) Cognizant
Answer- 1) Accenture
Explanation:
Coal India Ltd(CIL), appointed Accenture as a consultant to enhance their performance through
digitization of 3 mines of South Eastern Coalfields Limited(SECL) and 4 mines of Northern Coalfields
Limited(NCL), subsidiaries of CIL.
• CIL is Headquartered at Kolkata, West Bengal
18. Asian Development Bank has projected India’s GDP growth rate for FY 2021-22 as _______ and
for FY 2022-23 as _______.
1) 10%; 7.5%
2) 11%; 7%
3) 12%; 6.5%
4) 10%; 6.5%
5) 11%; 7%
Answer- 1) 10%; 7.5%
Explanation:
Asian Development Bank (ADB) in its Asian Development Outlook (ADO) 2021 Supplement has projected
India’s GDP growth for FY22 as 10%. While the GDP growth estimate for FY23 is 7.5%.
19. Which organisation acquired a 10-year deal from Bangalore International Airport Ltd (BIAL)
to transform travel experience through “Airport in a Box” platform?
1) Google
2) Infosys
3) IBM
4) Microsoft
5) Intel
Answer- 3) IBM

Explanation:
IBM Corporation and Bangalore International Airport Ltd (BIAL), the operator of the Kempegowda
International Airport, have signed a 10-year partnership deal to create a new ‘Airport in a Box’ platform
to transform the travel experience of the passengers of BIAL.
20.Which credit rating agency has estimated that India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth
forecast in FY22 at the range of 8.8 to 9 percent?
1) CRISIL
2) Care Ratings
3) ICRA Limited
4) Fitch Ratings
5) RBI
Answer - 2) Care Ratings
Explanation –
Care Ratings has estimated India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth forecast in FY22 at the range
of 8.8 to 9 percent. Indian economy contracted by 7.3 percent (-7.3) in FY21.
21. In July 2021, _________________ released ‘Fault Lines Widen in the Global Recovery’ - World
Economic Outlook, where India’s GDP growth was forecasted to be _____ for FY22.
1) World Bank; 12.5%
2) International Monetary Fund; 12.5%
3) World Bank; 6.9%
4) International Monetary Fund; 9.5%
5) World Bank; 9.5%
Answer- 4) International Monetary Fund; 9.5%
Explanation:
In its July 2021 World Economic Outlook (WEO) - ‘Fault Lines Widen in the Global Recovery’, the
International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reduced India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth forecast
in FY22 to 9.5% from 12.5% (April 2021 projection) and raised the growth forecast for FY23 to 8.5
percent from 6.9 percent.
22. Name the company that signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Solar Energy
Corporation of India (in July’21) for supplying 270MW of energy
1) JSW Renew Energy
2) Torrent Power
3) Tata Power
4) Adani Transmission
5) Jaiprakash Power Ventures
Answer- 1) JSW Renew Energy
Explanation:
JSW Renew Energy Ltd (JSWREL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of JSW Future Energy Ltd signed a Power
Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd (SECI) for supply of 270 MegaWatt
(MW) from its 810 MW wind capacity.

23. In July 2021, India’s Forex reserve reached the record high value of $612.73 billion, making it
the _____ largest Forex reserves holder in the World.
1) 2nd
2) 5th
3) 6th
4) 3rd
5) 4th
Answer- 5) 4th
Explanation:
India became the 4th largest foreign exchange (Forex) reserves holder globally after China, Japan, and
Switzerland. India’s Forex reserves in the week ended July 16, 2021, rose by $835 million to touch a record
high of $612.73 billion.
24. Name the company that partnered (in July’21) with Australia’s Fortescue Future Industries
(FFI) to produce Green Hydrogen Fuel.
1) Orient Green Power
2) Jaiprakash Power Ventures
3) Indowind Energy
4) JSW Future Energy
5) Tata Power
Answer- 4) JSW Future Energy
Explanation:
JSW Future Energy Ltd, the wholly-owned subsidiary of JSW Energy, made a framework agreement with
Australian Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) Pty Ltd to produce green hydrogen fuel.
25. In July 2021, NASSCOM partnered with the Department for International Trade (DIT) of
_______________ to address its Digital Skill Gap
1) Afghanistan
2) United Kingdom
3) Bangladesh
4) Vietnam
5) Brazil
Answer- 2) United Kingdom
Explanation:
The National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM), partnered with the UK
Government’s Department for International Trade (DIT) and the UK India Business Council (UKIBC) to
address the Digital Skill Gap in the United Kingdom.
26. Which Indian state partnered (in July’21) with Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and
Investment (ACCI) to boost trade with the country?
1) Telangana
2) West Bengal
3) Karnataka
4) Maharashtra
5) Gujarat

Explanation:
Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FTCCI) has signed an agreement with the
Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment (ACCI) to promote the business between
Afghanistan and Telangana.
MoUs AND AGREEMENTS

1. In June 2021, Jharkhand State Cricket Association (JSCA) signed an MoU with SAIL to establish
an International Cricket Stadium. Where is the stadium planned to be constructed?
1) Dhanbad
2) Bokaro
3) Ranchi
4) Jamshedpur
5) Hazaribagh
Answer- 2) Bokaro
Explanation:
Jharkhand State Cricket Association (JSCA) signed an MoU with SAIL Bokaro Steel Plant (BSL), for the
construction of an International Cricket Stadium in Bokaro city, Jharkhand.
2. Which organisation signed an MoU with Indian Navy (in June’21) to create a joint Technology
Incubation Forum (TIF)?
1) Bharat Electronics Limited
2) DRDO
3) National Informatics Center
4) Bharat Dynamics
Answer- 1) Bharat Electronics Limited
Explanation:
Indian Navy and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) signed an MoU at Integrated Headquarters,
Ministry of Defence (Navy), New Delhi to create a joint Technology Incubation Forum (TIF).
3. Which organisation signed an MoU (in July’21) with Federation of Indian Export Organisations
(FIEO) to provide preferential pricing for MSME exporters for cross-border shipments?
1) Allcargo Logistics
2) Aramex India
3) Container Corporation of India
4) Adani Logistics
5) Transport Corporation of India
Answer- 2) Aramex India
Explanation:
In order to support Indian MSME exporters with access to cost-efficient, seamless and reliable logistics
solutions, the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) signed an MoU with Aramex India.
As part of the MoU, Aramex will provide preferential pricing and online services for cross-border
express shipments to FIEO members.

4. Identify the organisation that signed a Memorandum of Association with Central Mine
Planning and Design Institute for developing Solar Power Projects
1) Central Coalfields
2) Bharat Coking Coal
3) Eastern Coalfields
4) Mahanadi Coalfields
5) Oil India
Answer- 1) Central Coalfields
Explanation:
Central Mine Planning & Design Institute (CMPDI) and Central Coalfields Ltd (CCL) signed a
Memorandum of Association (MOA) for developing Solar Power Projects.
5. Name the Organisation that is planning to build a Center of Excellence for Artificial Intelligence
at Arun Jaitley National Institute of Financial Management:
1) Facebook
2) Google
3) Microsoft
4) IBM
5) Amazon
Answer- 3) Microsoft
Explanation:
Arun Jaitley National Institute of Financial Management (AJNIFM) made a strategic partnership and
signed an MoU with Microsoft to build a Centre of Excellence at AJNIFM, enabled with AI (Artificial
Intelligence) and emerging technologies.
6. Name the Ministry that (in July’21) signed a “Joint Communication” with Ministry of
Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) for effective implementation of the rights of
forest dwellers:
1) Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region
2) Ministry of Rural Development
5) Ministry of Law and Justice
Answer- 3) Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Explanation:
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) and Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
(MoEFCC) signed a ‘Joint Communication’ in New Delhi to give more powers to the Tribal communities
in managing the forest resources.
i.The plan for effective implementation of the Schedule Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers
(Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006.
7. Identify the country that signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with Indian Economic
Trade Organization (IETO) during the Financial Investment Trade Africa (FITA 2021) held in
Tunis, Tunisia
1) Nigeria
2) Libya

3) Morocco
4) Tanzania
5) Senegal
Answer- 2) Libya
Explanation:
A Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) was signed between Indian Economic Trade Organization (IETO)
and Libyan African Business Council during the Financial Investment Trade Africa (FITA 2021) held in
Tunis, Tunisia on June 25, 2021.
i.India & Libya will cooperate in the domains like - IT, Healthcare, MRO (maintenance, repair and
overhaul) support in the aerospace sector and other academic collaborations
8. Name the company that signed an MoU with the Ministry of Tourism (in July’21) to provide
extensive visibility to accommodation units registered on the OTA (Online Travel Agency)
platform
1) MakeMyTrip
2) Yatra
3) Ibibo
4) redBus
5) EaseMyTrip
Answer- 2) Yatra
Explanation:
The Ministry of Tourism signed an MoU with an Indian Travel Agency “Yatra” to strengthen the
Hospitality & Tourism Industry of India.
i.They aim to provide extensive visibility to accommodation units, which have self-certified themselves
on SAATHI (System for Assessment, Awareness & Training for the Hospitality Industry) on the OTA
(Online Travel Agency) platform
9. Identify the company that signed an Aircraft purchase agreement with Vman Aviation Services
of GIFT City:
1) Supreme Aviation India
2) Airbus Helicopters SAS
3) Enstrom Helicopter Corporation
4) HAL Helicopter
5) Sikorsky Aircraft
Answer- 2) Airbus Helicopters SAS
Explanation:
Vman Aviation Services became the first GIFT (Gujarat International Finance Tec) City, Gandhinagar
based Aircraft leasing company to sign an Aircraft purchase agreement after placing an order for an
Airbus H125 helicopter with France-based Airbus Helicopters SAS.
10. Which bank partnered (in July’21) with TP Central Odisha Distribution Ltd (TPCODL) to fully
digitize electricity bill payments in rural & semi-urban regions of Odisha?
1) Bank of India
4) Indian Bank

5) IndusInd Bank
Answer- 5) IndusInd Bank
Explanation:
IndusInd Bank partnered with the TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL), a joint venture of
TATA Power and the Government of Odisha, to introduce a fully digital network to enable digital
payment of electricity bills across 300 semi-urban and rural regions of Odisha.
About IndusInd Bank:
Chairman– Arun Tiwari
Headquarters– Pune, Maharashtra
11. Name the country that recently (in July’21) signed an MoU with India for cooperation in the
field of governance & personnel administration
1) United Kingdom
2) Italy
3) Gambia
4) Lithuania
5) Uganda
Answer- 3) Gambia
Explanation:
India signed an MoU with Gambia to strengthen and promote bilateral cooperation in personnel
administration and governance reforms. Both countries will share expertise in contributory pension
schemes and e-recruitment in government.
About Gambia:
Capital– Banjul
Currency– Gambian dalasi
12. Identify the country that recently (in July’21) revised its Rail Service Agreement with India to
permit movement of cargo between the countries via a 3rd country port:
1) Afghanistan
2) Myanmar
3) China
4) Nepal
5) Bangladesh
Answer- 4) Nepal
Explanation:
India & Nepal signed a Letter of Exchange (LoE) to revise the 2004 India-Nepal Rail Services Agreement
(RSA). The revised agreement will facilitate the import and export of goods through the Indian railway
freight services.
i.The revised pact permits all types of cargo train operators authorized by the Indian Railways to use the
Indian Railway Network for carrying container and freight – between India & Nepal or via a 3rd country
from Indian ports to Nepal.
13. Name the organisation that partnered with APEDA (in July’21) to promote Agricultural Exports
from India
1) National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India

3) Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India
4) Federation of Indian Export Organisations
Answer- 1) National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India
Explanation:
Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) signed an MoU with
National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd (NAFED) to utilize the export
potential of agricultural and processed food products of cooperatives, Farmer Producer Organizations
(FPOs), partners and associates.
14. In July 2021, 14 companies signed MoUs under ‘YSR Cheyuta Scheme’ to promote women
empowerment. Which state government launched the ‘YSR Cheyuta Scheme’?
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Telangana
Explanation:
Andhra Pradesh signed MoUs with 14 different companies under its women empowerment scheme ‘YSR
Cheyuta Scheme’. The collaboration aims to improve the livelihood of 6 lakh women through business
opportunities with the companies.
15. In July 2021, India’s _____________ was allotted a contract for implementing the 679 MW Lower
Arun Hydro Electric Project in __________ for a period of 25 years.
1) Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam; Bangladesh
2) THDC India Limited; Bangladesh
3) Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam; Nepal
4) THDC India Limited; Nepal
5) THDC India Limited; Afghanistan
Answer- 3) Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam; Nepal
Explanation:
Investment Board of Nepal (IBN) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the India’s State-
owned hydropower major ‘Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Ltd’ (SJVN) for the implementation of 679 Megawatt
(MW) Lower Arun Hydro Electric Project in eastern Nepal at the cost of US$1.3 billion.
i.It has been allocated to SJVN for 25 years on ‘Build, Own, Operate, Transfer’ (BOOT) basis.
16. Name the organisation that partnered with UN Women to implement UN Women
Empowerment Principles in India through corporate entities:
1) Pratham
2) Akshara Centre
3) Azad Foundation
4) Interweave
5) Snehalaya
Answer- 4) Interweave

Explanation:
Interweave, a Diversity Consulting Organisation, partnered with UN Women to implement the United
Nations Women’s Empowerment Principles (UNWEP) via corporates in India.
i.UNWEP is an initiative of UN Women and UN Global Compact, that functions under 7 principles to
provide business guidance towards promoting gender equality.
17. Identify the Institution that signed an MoU (in July’21) with HI-NO-DE Foundation & Ichishin
Holdings to train Indian Students for placement in Japan:
1) Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
2) Symbiosis Skills and Open University
3) Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University
4) Shri Vishwakarma Skill University
5) TeamLease Skills University
Answer- 3) Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University
Explanation:
Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University (DSEU) signed an MoU with the HI-NO-DE Foundation and
Ichishin Holdings Co. Ltd to implement the Technical Intern Training Program (TITP) to train and place
the students from India (especially from Delhi) in Japan.
18. Identify the organisation that recently (in July’21) signed an MoU with Police Research and
Development to make behavioural change in Police dealing with Gender Sensitive cases
1) Bharatiya Grameen Mahila Sangh
2) National Commission for Minorities
3) National Human Rights Commission
4) Central Vigilance Commission
5) National Commission for Women
Answer- 5) National Commission for Women
Explanation:
The National Commission for Women (NCW) signed an MoU with the Bureau of Police Research and
Development for Gender Sensitisation of Police personnel across India. To bring changes in attitude &
behaviour of police officers dealing with crimes against women.
• Chairperson of NCW – Rekha Sharma
19. Identify the State government that recently (in July’21) signed MoUs with 23 companies from
varied sectors to attract investments worth Rs 28,000 crore
1) West Bengal
2) Gujarat
3) Karnataka
4) Maharashtra
5) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
During the ‘Invest Karnataka’ event the Karnataka government announced signing of MoUs with 23
companies covering sectors such as Electric Vehicles, data centres, aerospace and Defence to attract
investments worth over Rs 28,000 crore and generate nearly 15,000 direct jobs.

20. Which organization signed an MoU (in July’21) with Gujarat to unite all institutions functioning
in the Ayurveda campus, Jamnagar, Gujarat under a single umbrella organisation?
1) National Ayurveda Research Institute for Panchakarma
2) Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda
3) Indian Institute of Ayurvedic Medicine & Research
4) Central Ayurveda Research Institute
5) All India Institute of Ayurveda
Answer- 2) Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda
Explanation:
Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda(ITRA) signed an MoU with the Government of Gujarat to
unite all the institutions functioning in the Ayurveda campus, Jamnagar, Gujarat under the umbrella of
ITRA and strengthen the education system in all branches of Ayurveda.
21. Name the organisation that partnered (in July’21) with World Resources Institute (WRI) India
to frame strategies for helping India attain net-zero emission
1) Bureau of Energy Efficiency
2) Convergence Energy Services Ltd
3) National Power Training Institute
4) Tamil Nadu Energy Development Agency
5) Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency
Answer- 2) Convergence Energy Services Ltd
Explanation:
In July 2021, Convergence Energy Services Ltd (CESL) and the World Resources Institute (WRI) India
entered into a partnership to devise strategies for India’s transition path towards a net-zero emission.
22. Which organisation signed a power sales agreement (in July’21) for selling 510 MW Solar &
Hybrid energy to Reliance Infrastructure Limited and its subsidies?
1) ReNew Power
2) Solar Energy Corporation of India
3) Power Grid Corporation of India
4) Adani Green Energy
5) Tata Power Solar Systems
Answer- 2) Solar Energy Corporation of India
Explanation:
Reliance Infrastructure Limited (RInfra) BSES Delhi Discoms (Electricity Distribution Companies of India)
viz. BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL) and BSES Yamuna Power Limited (BYPL) have signed power
sale agreements (PSA) with Solar Energy Corp of India (SECI) to procure 510MW (Megawatt) of solar
and hybrid power.
23. Which organisation signed (in July’21) an agreement with SERB (Science & Engineering
Research Board) for conducting fundamental industrial research?
1) General Electric
2) Intel
3) Microsoft
4) Both 1 & 2
5) All 1, 2 & 3

Explanation:
General Electric (GE) & Intel separately signed an agreement with SERB (Science & Engineering
Research Board) for conducting basic research within the areas of the companies’ interest.
i.The FIRE initiative was launched by SERB along with Intel India to advance deep tech-based research in
India.
24. Which state government signed an MoU (in July’21) with Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Centre for Policy
Research & Analysis, IIM-Shillong to make them as its Knowledge partners?
2) Meghalaya
3) Sikkim
4) Assam
5) Tripura
Answer- 1) Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation:
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Centre for Policy Research & Analysis, IIM-Shillong, signed an MoU with the State
Government of Arunachal Pradesh, to make the organisations as the official ‘Think Tank’ & ‘Knowledge’
partner of the state.
25. Which state will be benefited through the agreement signed (in July’21) between Corteva
Agriscience & 2030 Water Resources Group to boost sustainable rice cultivation?
1) Telangana
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Tripura
4) Punjab
5) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
In July 2021, Corteva Agriscience, a global agriculture firm, signed a 3-year agreement with the 2030
Water Resources Group (2030 WRG) to transform 40,000 acres of land in Uttar Pradesh with sustainable
rice cultivation techniques.
26. Identify the state government that signed an MoU (in July’21) with Sapio Analytics to provide
complimentary license of Accloud - a MSME automation software
1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Maharashtra
4) Assam
5) Gujarat
Explanation:
Government of Uttar Pradesh, signed a Memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Sapio Analytics, to
provide a complimentary license of Accloud, an automation software to MSMEs of UP.

27. Name the state government that recently signed an MoU with the AI-based platform - ‘Jio
Embibe’ to provide AI-based learning for students
1) Kerala
2) Goa
3) Gujarat
4) Mizoram
5) Sikkim
Answer- 2) Goa
Explanation:
Goa signed an MoU with Jio Embibe, Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered learning platform, to offer AI-
based learning for students. Jio Embibe is owned by Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL).
i.The government has also signed an MoU with Eduisfun Technologies to offer STEPapp, gamified digital
learning app for students of classes 6 to 12.
APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS

1. In June 2021, the Central Government extended the tenure of Amitabh Kant, ________ of NITI
Aayog by _________.
1) CEO; 6-months
2) Chairman; 2-years
3) Vice-Chairman; 2-years
4) Vice- Chairman; 6-months
5) CEO; 1-years
Answer- 5) CEO; 1-years
Explanation:
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the extension in tenure of Amitabh Kant as
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Niti Aayog for a period of one year up to 30.06. 2022.
2. Who was appointed (in July’21) as the Chairman of Indian Federation of United Nations
Associations (IFUNA)?
1) Mukul Sangma
2) Shambhu Nath Srivastava
3) Bijoya Chakravarty
4) Ranjan Gogoi
5) N. V. Ramana
Answer- 2) Shambhu Nath Srivastava
Explanation:
Shambhu Nath Srivastava, the former Allahabad High Court Judge and former chief Lokayukta of
Chhattisgarh, has been appointed as the Chairman of the Indian Federation of United Nations
Associations (IFUNA). He succeeded Mukul Sangma, a former chief minister of Meghalaya.
3. In July 2021, Tirath Singh Rawat resigned from the post of Chief Minister of which state?
1) Maharashtra
2) Jharkhand
3) Chhattisgarh

4) Uttarakhand
5) Himachal Pradesh
Explanation:
Uttarakhand Chief Minister(CM) Tirath Singh Rawat, submitted his resignation to Baby Rani Maurya,
Governor of Uttarakhand.
i.He was not an elected member of the legislative assembly(MLA) in the Uttarakhand Assembly while he
took over as the Chief Minister. And the state by-elections were not scheduled due to the Covid-19
pandemic.
4. Who was appointed (in July’21) as the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand?

1) Tirath Singh Rawat
2) Satpal Maharaj
3) Himanta Biswa Sarma
4) Pushkar Singh Dhami
5) Jai Ram Thakur
Answer- 4) Pushkar Singh Dhami
Explanation:
Pushkar Singh Dhami, 45, sworn in as the 11th Chief Minister (CM) of Uttarakhand along with 11-
member cabinet ministers, by replacing Tirath Singh Rawat. He is the youngest CM of the state.
5. In July 2021, President Ram Nath Kovind appointed new Governors for 8 States.
Identify the statements that are Incorrectly with respect to the recent changes:
A) P.S. Sreedharan Pillai, the Governor of Mizoram becomes the New Governor of Goa
B) Hari Babu Kambhampati becomes Governor of Mizoram
C) Ramesh Bais replaces Droupadi Murmu as the Governor of Jharkhand
D) Bandaru Dattatraya replaces Anandiben Patel as the Governor of Madhya Pradesh
1) Only A & C
2) Only C
3) Only B
4) Only A & D
5) Only D
Answer- 5) Only D
Explanation:
President Ram Nath Kovind appointed new Governors for 8 States.
State New Governor Preceded by
Goa P.S. Sreedharan Pillai Bhagat Singh Koshyari
(Currently Governor of Mizoram)
Tripura Satyadeo Narain Arya Ramesh Bais
(Currently Governor of Haryana)
Jharkhand Ramesh Bais Droupadi Murmu
(Currently Governor of Tripura)
Haryana Bandaru Dattatraya Satyadeo Narain Arya
(Currently Governor of Himachal Pradesh)
Mizoram Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati P.S. Sreedharan Pillai
Madhya Pradesh Mangubhai Chhaganbhai Patel Anandiben Patel

Himachal Pradesh Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar Bandaru Dattatraya
6. In July 2021, President of India appointed ________________ as the Governor of Karnataka under
his Constitutional powers vested in _____________.
1) Mangubhai Chhaganbhai Patel; Article 155
2) Thaawar Chand Gehlot; Article 55
5) Thaawar Chand Gehlot; Article 155
Answer- 5) Thaawar Chand Gehlot; Article 155
Explanation:
Thaawar Chand Gehlot who is currently serving as Union Minister for Social Justice &
Empowerment has been appointed as the 19th Governor of Karnataka. He is a Rajya Sabha MP from
Madhya Pradesh.
Article 155 of the Indian Constitution states that the Governor of a State shall be appointed by the
President by warrant under his hand and seal.
7. Who was appointed (in July’21) as the Brand Ambassador of ‘Khadi Prakritk Paint’ - India’s
only paint made of Cow Dung?
1) Nitin Gadkari
2) Narendra Modi
3) Yogi Adityanath
4) Amit Shah
5) B. S. Yediyurappa
Answer- 1) Nitin Gadkari
Explanation:
Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways & MSME (Micro Small & Medium
Enterprises) announced himself as the Brand Ambassador of ‘Khadi Prakritk Paint’ to promote the
paint across the country and encourage the young entrepreneurs to manufacture it.
i.Khadi Prakritk Paint is India’s 1st and only paint made from cow dung
8. In July 2021, Jim Whitehurst stepped down as the President of Which company?
1) IBM
2) Microsoft
3) Google
4) Cisco Systems
5) Apple
Answer- 1) IBM
Explanation:
IBM announced that Jim Whitehurst has decided to step down as President of the company,
Whitehurst former CEO of Red Hat has played a pivotal role in the $34 billion IBM and Red Hat
integration deal in 2018
9. In July 2021, Sukhbir Singh Sandhu was appointed as the Chief Secretary of Which state?
1) West Bengal
2) Gujarat

3) Tamil Nadu
4) Uttarakhand
5) Bihar
Explanation:
Pushkar Singh Dhami, Chief Minister(CM) of Uttarakhand has appointed Sukhbir Singh Sandhu (SS
Sandhu), a 1988 batch IAS officer of Uttarakhand cadre, as the new Chief Secretary(CS) of Uttarakhand,
replacing Om Prakash.
10. Who was appointed (in July’21) as the new Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of North
Eastern Development Finance Corporation Limited (NEDFi)?
1) PVSLN Murty
2) Rupali Kalita
3) B. Paul Muktieh
4) Moses Chalai
5) C.H. Kharshiing
Answer- 1) PVSLN Murty
Explanation:
PVSLN Murty was appointed as the Chairman and Managing Director(CMD) of North Eastern
Development Finance Corporation Limited (NEDFi). He took charge as the new CMD on 1st July 2021
succeeding B. Paul Muktieh.
• NEDFi is Headquartered at Guwahati, Assam
11. What are the points that are correctly related to the Cabinet reshuffle that took place in July
2021?
A) The appointment of Portfolio to 43 minister took the total strength of the Council of Ministers
to 78 including PM
B) Amit Shah is appointed as the Union Minister of Science & Technology and the newly formed
Ministry of Cooperation
C) Dr. Jitendra Singh was appointed as the MoS (I/C) in the Ministry of Earth Sciences
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & C
3) Only B & C
4) Only A
5) Only C
Explanation:
On 7th July, 2021, the reshuffle and expansion of the Union Cabinet took place. As many as 43 Ministers
(15 Cabinet Ministers) were sworn in, taking the strength of the Council of Ministers to 78 including
Prime Minister.
i.Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to directly monitor the Ministry of Science & Technology.
Minister Additional Portfolio
Amit Shah Union Minister for Ministry of Cooperation
(Newly Formed)
Dr. Jitendra Singh MoS (I/C) in the Ministry of Science & Technology;
MoS (I/C) in the Ministry of Earth Sciences

12. Identify the point that is Wrong with respect to the Cabinet reshuffle that took place in July
2021:
A) Narayan Tatu Rane - Union Minister of MSME
B) Ashwini Vaishnaw - Union Minister of Railways
C) Sarbananda Sonowal - Union Minister of AYUSH
D) Dharmendra Pradhan - Union Minister of Rural Development
E) Bhupender Yadav - Union Minister of Labour and Employment
1) Only A & E
2) Only B
3) Only D
4) Only D & E
5) Only B & C
Answer- 3) Only D
Explanation:
Name Portfolio
Narayan Tatu Rane Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
Sarbananda Sonowal Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways;
Ministry of AYUSH
Ashwini Vaishnaw Ministry of Railways;
Ministry of Communications;
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
Bhupender Yadav Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change;
Ministry of Labour and Employment
Dharmendra Pradhan Ministry of Education;
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Giriraj Singh Minister of Rural Development;
Minister of Panchayati Raj
13. In July 2021, Stefan Lofven was re-elected as the Prime Minister of which country?
1) Singapore
2) Australia
3) Canada
4) Sweden
5) Turkey
Answer- 4) Sweden
Explanation:
Stefan Lofven of the Swedish Social Democratic Party was re-elected as Prime Minister of Sweden by
the Swedish Parliament in July 2021.
About Sweden:
Capital – Stockholm
Currency – Swedish Krona
Parliament Name – Riksdag

14. Who became the Acting CEO of ICC after the resignation of Manu Sawhney from the post of CEO
in July 2021?
1) Greg Barclay
2) Imran Khwaja
3) Geoff Allardice
4) Shashank Manohar
5) Sunil Gavaskar
Answer- 3) Geoff Allardice
Explanation:
Manu Sawhney, Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of the International Cricket Council (ICC) has resigned
from his post with immediate effect following the report against his “abrasive behaviour” with his
colleagues.
Geoff Allardice will continue as the acting CEO of ICC.
About ICC:
Chairman– Greg Barclay
Headquarters– Dubai, UAE
15. Who was appointed as the Brand Ambassador of online gaming operator - “Fun88”?
1) Daren Sammy
2) Ravindra Jadeja
3) Brian Lara
4) Chris Gayle
5) Imran Khan
Answer- 1) Daren Sammy
Explanation:
Fun88, a leading online gaming operator, has named Saint Lucian cricketer and Former West Indies
captain Daren Sammy as its brand ambassador.
16. Who was appointed as the Managing Director of National High-Speed Rail Corporation Ltd
(NHSRCL)?
1) Sanjeev Mittal
2) Satish Agnihotri
3) Achal Khare
4) Rahul Jain
5) Suneet Sharma
Answer- 2) Satish Agnihotri
Explanation:
Satish Agnihotri, retired Indian Railways Service of Engineers (IRSE) officer, has been appointed as the
new Managing Director(MD) of the National High-Speed Rail Corporation Ltd(NHSRCL). He succeeds
Achal Khare, the first MD of NHSRCL
17. ______________ became the 1st Indian Jury to officiate in Olympic Games, where he will act as a Jury
for ______________ in the Tokyo Olympics
1) Pullela Gopichand; Hockey
2) Pawan Singh; Hockey
3) Pullela Gopichand; Badminton

4) Pawan Singh; Badminton
5) Pawan Singh; Shooting
Answer- 5) Pawan Singh; Shooting
Explanation:
Pawan Singh, Joint Secretary-General of the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI), has become the
1st ever Indian juror to be selected to officiate an Olympics Games. The International Shooting Sports
Federation (ISSF) has selected Pawan Singh as a juror to officiate at the upcoming Tokyo Olympic Games
in shooting sports.
18. In July 2021, RBI approved the re-appointment of Shyam Srinivasan as MD & CEO of which
bank?
1) CSB Bank
2) Karur Vysya Bank
3) Federal Bank
4) Citibank
Explanation:
RBI approved the re-appointment of Shyam Srinivasan as the Managing Director (MD) and Chief
Executive Officer (CEO) of Federal Bank for 3 years i.e. from September 23, 2021, to September 22, 2024.
19. In July 2021, Joseph Lambert was appointed as the interim President of which country?
1) Haiti
2) Cuba
3) Jamaica
4) Angola
5) Nicaragua
Answer- 1) Haiti
Explanation:
Haiti’s Senate, adopted a resolution declaring Joseph Lambert, President of the Haitian Senate as the
interim President of Haiti following the assassination of President Jovenel Moise.
20. Who is the only Indian to be the part of WHO’s Expert Advisory Committee that framed the
report - ‘Human Genome Editing- Recommendation’?
1) Maneesha S Inamdar
2) Soumya Swaminathan
3) Indra Mani Pandey
4) Balram Bhargava
5) Gagandeep Kang
Answer- 1) Maneesha S Inamdar
Explanation:
WHO Expert Advisory Committee on Developing Global Standards for Governance and Oversight of
Human Genome Editing has released the two new reports namely ‘Human Genome Editing-
Recommendation’ and ‘Human genome editing: a Framework for Governance’.
i.Indian stem cell and developmental biologist Professor Maneesha S Inamdar is a part of this
committee.

21. ______________________ became the 1st Indian to be appointed as the Honorary Consul General of
Vietnam, and he was appointed for the state of ____________
1) N.S. Srinivasa Murthy; Tamil Nadu
2) Taranjit Sandhu; Karnataka
3) N.S. Srinivasa Murthy; Karnataka
4) Pranay Verma; Karnataka
5) Pranay Verma; Tamil Nadu
Answer- 1) N.S. Srinivasa Murthy; Karnataka
Explanation:
Vietnam’s Minister of Foreign Affairs appointed N.S.Srinivasa Murthy as the Honorary Consul General of
Vietnam for Bangalore, Karnataka through the Vietnamese Embassy in India. He is the 1st honorary
consul general of Vietnam from India and the 19th across the world.
22. In July 2021, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed‘s Prosperity Party won majority votes in the
Parliamentary election of which country?
1) Eritrea
2) Uganda
3) Tanzania
4) Ethiopia
5) Nigeria
Answer- 4) Ethiopia
Explanation:
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed‘s Prosperity Party won the country’s parliamentary election. The
victory assures Abiy Ahmed a 2nd 5-year term as PM.
About Ethiopia:
Capital – Addis Ababa
Currency – Ethiopian birr
23. In July 2021, Sher Bahadur Deuba became the Prime Minister of Which Country?
1) Myanmar
2) Afghanistan
3) Bhutan
4) Bangladesh
5) Nepal
Answer- 5) Nepal
Explanation:
Sher Bahadur Deuba (75 years old), President of Nepali Congress, sworn in as the Prime Minister(PM)
of Nepal for the 5th time. He took over the office from the incumbent KP Sharma Oli.
About Nepal:
President– Bidya Devi Bhandari
Capital– Kathmandu
Currency– Nepali Rupee

24. Who was appointed (in July’21) as the Chairman of Internet and Mobile Association of India
(IAMAI) for 2021-23?
1) Harshil Mathur
2) Ajit Mohan
3) Dhruv Shringi
4) Amit Agarwal
5) Sanjay Gupta
Answer- 5) Sanjay Gupta
Explanation:
Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) has appointed Google India Vice President and
Managing Director Sanjay Gupta as its Chairman for 2021-23.
i.IAMAI also named Facebook India’s MD Ajit Mohan as its Vice Chairman
25. In July 2021, Cleopas Dlamini became the new Prime Minister of which country?
1) Lebanon
2) Namibia
3) Yemen
4) Eswatini
5) Botswana
Answer- 4) Eswatini
Explanation:
Mswati III, the King of Eswatini and the head of the Swazi Royal Family has appointed Cleopas Dlamini
as the new Prime Minister(PM) of Eswatini (commonly known as Swaziland), Africa’s only remaining
absolute monarchy.
About Eswatini:
Prime Minister– Cleopas Dlamini
Capital– Mbabane & Lobamba
Currency– South African Rand & Swazi Lilangeni
26. In July 2021, Saad Hariri resigned from the office of Prime Minister (PM) after failing to form a
Government. He previously served as the PM of which country?
1) Lebanon
2) Namibia
3) Yemen
4) Eswatini
5) Botswana
Answer- 1) Lebanon
Explanation:
Lebanon Prime Minister (PM)-designate ‘Saad Hariri’ resigned due to an intense political crisis and
inability to form a government.
About Lebanon:
Capital – Beirut
President – Michel Aoun
Currency – Lebanese pound

27. In July 2021, Pedro Castillo became the President-elect of which country?
1) Lebanon
2) Peru
3) Egypt
4) Ecuador
5) Chile
Answer- 2) Peru
Explanation:
Pedro Castillo, a former school teacher turned politician of Free Peru National Political Party, was
declared as the President-Elect of the Republic of Peru.
About Peru:
Capital- Lima
Currency- Peruvian sol
28. In July 2021, Ariel Henry became the new Prime Minister of Which country?
1) Sweden
2) Canada
3) Haiti
4) Jamaica
5) Costa Rica
Answer- 3) Haiti
Explanation:
Ariel Henry, a member of the political party Inite, was appointed as the new Prime Minister(PM) of Haiti.
About Haiti:
Prime Minister– Ariel Henry
Capital– Port-au-Prince
Currency– Haitian Gourde
29. Who recently (in July’21) became a member of the UN Committee of Experts on International
Cooperation in Tax Matters?
1) Rasmi Ranjan Das
2) Tarun Bajaj
3) Gurdeep Singh
4) Pankaj Choudhary
5) Vipul Bansal
Answer- 1) Rasmi Ranjan Das
Explanation:
Rasmi Ranjan Das, Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Finance has been appointed as a member of the UN
Tax Committee, formally known as the United Nations(UN) Committee of Experts on International
Cooperation in Tax Matters.
i.He is one of the 25 tax experts from across the globe appointed for a period of 5 years from 2021 to
2025.

30. Who (in July’21) replaced HCL founder Shiv Nadar to become the new Managing Director of
HCL Technologies?
1) Shikhar Malhotra
2) Roshni Nadar
3) Radhakishan Damani
4) Kiran Nadar
5) C. Vijayakumar
Answer- 5) C. Vijayakumar
Explanation:
The founder of HCL Group, Shiv Nadar, has resigned as managing director and director of HCL
Technologies Ltd, a subsidiary of HCL, with effect from July 19, 2021. He is succeeded by C. Vijayakumar,
president and chief executive officer (CEO), as the managing director for five years.
• HCL Technologies is Headquartered at Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
31. Who was appointed (in July’21) as the National Brand Ambassador of SDG Choupal?
1) Ajaita Shah
2) Verghese Kurien
3) Sanjay Rai
4) Anshu Gupta
5) Harish Hande
Answer- 3) Sanjay Rai
Explanation:
To honour the various initiatives undertaken by Sanjay Rai ‘Sherpuriya’, the entrepreneur and Social
worker, during COVID-19, SDG Choupal named him as the National Brand Ambassador
32. In July 2021, Chief Minister of __________ B.S. Yediyurappa submitted his resignation to Governor
_____________.
1) Karnataka; Tamilisai Soundararajan
2) Telangana; Thawar Chand Gehlot
3) Karnataka; Banwarilal Purohit
4) Telangana; Banwarilal Purohit
5) Karnataka; Thawar Chand Gehlot
Answer- 5) Karnataka; Thawar Chand Gehlot
Explanation:
B.S. Yediyurappa announced his resignation as Chief Minister (CM) of Karnataka. He had submitted his
resignation to Karnataka Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot.
33.Najib Mikati has been appointed as the new Prime Minister of which country?
1) Republic of Congo
2) Netherland
3) Georgia
4) Libya
5) Lebanon
Answer - 5) Lebanon

Explanation:
Former Prime Minister(PM) NajibMikati has been appointed as the new Prime Minister-designate of
Lebanon. He will succeed former PM Hassan Diab who resigned in August 2020. According to Forbes,
with a net worth of 2.5 billion USD, NajibMikati is the richest man in Lebanon in 2021.
34. In July 2021, Basavaraj S Bommai became the Chief Minister of which state?
1) Assam
2) Himachal Pradesh
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Odisha
5) Karnataka
Explanation:
Basavaraj S Bommai, who belongs to BJP took charge as the 23rd Chief Minister of Karnataka. He will
succeed BS Yediyurappa who resigned on July 26, 2021.
35. Who was appointed as the CEO of Bharat Bill Payment System(BBPS)?
1) Srinivasu MN
2) Ajay Kaushal
3) Noopur Chaturvedi
4) AR Ramesh
5) Vijay Shekhar Sharma
Answer- 3) Noopur Chaturvedi
Explanation:
Bharat Bill Payment System(BBPS) appointed Noopur Chaturvedi, a former executive of PayU India and
Airtel Payments Bank as its new Chief Executive Officer(CEO).
36. In July 2021, Pham Minh Chinh became the Prime Minister of Which Country?
1) Thailand
2) Cambodia
3) Laos
4) Philippines
5) Vietnam
Answer- 5) Vietnam
Explanation:
Pham Minh Chinh was re-elected as the Prime Minister (PM) of Vietnam for 2021-2026 through the 15th
National Assembly (NA) of Vietnam.
About Vietnam:
Capital – Hanoi
President – Nguyen Xuan Phuc
Currency – Vietnamese dong
37. Who was appointed (in July’21) as the Director-General(DG) of Bureau of Civil Aviation
Security(BCAS)?
1) Praveen Sinha
2) Nasir Kamal

3) M A Ganapathy
4) Subodh Kumar Jaiswal
5) Kuldiep Singh
Answer- 2) Nasir Kamal
Explanation:
Appointment Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) appointed Nasir Kamal, as the Director-General(DG) of
Bureau of Civil Aviation Security(BCAS)
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

1. Who was honoured with 2021’s Diana Award for contributing to the society during the COVID-
19 pandemic?
1) Kaif Ali
2) Sana Mittar
3) Devanshi Ranjan
4) Both 1 & 3
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 5) All 1, 2 & 3
Explanation:
Three Delhi students – Kaif Ali, student of Jamia Millia Islamia; Sana Mittar, from the University of
Warwick; and Devanshi Ranjan, from Lady Shri Ram College has won the 2021 Diana Award Roll of
Honour for their contribution to society during the COVID-19
2. Who was named in the ‘2021 Great Immigrants’ by Carnegie Corporation of Network, a US-
based non-profit organisation?
1) Kamlesh Lulla
2) Soumya Swaminathan
3) Gita Gopinath
4) Only 2 & 3
5) Only 1 & 3
Explanation:
IMF Chief Economist Gita Gopinath & NASA Scientist Kamlesh Lulla have been named among the
‘2021 Great Immigrants’ honourees named by the Carnegie Corporation of Network, a US-based non-
profit organisation. A total of 34 immigrants representing 30 countries of origin have been named in the
Class of 2021.
3. Which organisation was honoured as the World’s Most Innovative Investment Promotion
Agency for 2021 by the OCO Global?
1) FICCI
2) India Trade Promotion Organisation
3) Invest India
5) Quality Council of India
Answer- 3) Invest India

Explanation:
In July 2021, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal and Union Minister of Information
and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar congratulated ‘Invest India’ for winning the World’s Most
Innovative Investment Promotion Agency for 2021 by the OCO Global.
About Invest India:
Established - 2009
MD & CEO – Deepak Bagla
4. Who was honoured (in July’21) with “The Order of Polar Star”, Mongolia’s highest civilian
award?
1) RK Sabharwal
2) V Kalyana Rama
3) Manoj Jain
4) Subhash Kumar
5) R Madhavan
Answer- 1) RK Sabharwal
Explanation:
Chairman & Managing Director of Engineers India Ltd. (EIL), RK Sabharwal, was awarded the highest
civilian award of Mongolia - “The Order of Polar Star”. He was honoured with the prestigious award
for his contribution towards the construction of Mongolia’s 1st ever Oil Refinery.
5. Which institution annually presents the National ICT Awards for School Teachers?
1) Central Institute of Educational Technology
2) Delhi Public School Society
3) Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti
4) National Institute of Open Schooling
5) Council for the Indian School Certificate Examination
Answer- 1) Central Institute of Educational Technology
Explanation:
The Central Institute of Educational Technology(CIET), a constituent unit of the National Council of
Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has announced the recipients of the National ICT Awards
for School Teachers 2018 & 2019.
ii.6 teachers, each from Maharashtra & Tamil Nadu were selected for the National ICT Awards for 2018
and 2019.
6. Who was awarded the Kuvempu Rashtriya Puraskar for 2020?

1) Rajendra Kishore Panda
2) Gurbhachan Singh Bhullar
3) Jayanta Mahapatra
4) Arvind Krishna Mehrotra
5) Ajeet Cour
Answer- 1) Rajendra Kishore Panda
Explanation:
A poet and novelist from Odisha, Dr. Rajendra Kishore Panda (77), has been named for the Kuvempu
Rashtriya Puraskar for 2020.

7. Name the Aviation company that was awarded as the ‘2021 Airline of the Year’ by Air
Transport World (ATW):
1) Air India
2) American Airlines
3) Singapore Airlines
4) Qatar Airways
5) Korean Air
Answer- 5) Korean Air
Explanation:
Korean Air (of South Korea) has been selected as the ‘2021 Airline of the Year’ by Air Transport World
(ATW), it is also called the ‘Oscar in the Aviation Industry’. It was awarded the Oscar for managing the
situation under COVID-19 effectively.
8. Which Indian Airport was inducted (in July’21) into the Airports Council International’s (ACI)
Roll of Excellence for the year 2020?
1) Chennai International Airport
2) Indira Gandhi International Airport
3) Kempegowda International Airport
4) Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
5) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport
Answer- 3) Kempegowda International Airport
Explanation:
Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport has been inducted into the Airports Council
International (ACI) Director General(DG)’s Roll of Excellence for the year 2020.
i.It is the 6th Airport in the World to be award for 2020 & the 2nd in India
Note - Cochin International Airport was awarded the ACI Roll of Excellence in June 2021
9. Who directed ‘Decoding Shankar’, a documentary on singer Shankar Mahadevan, which won
‘Best Biographical Film Award’ at 2021’s Toronto International Women Film Festival?
1) Deepti Pillay Sivan
2) Anand Patwardhan
3) Aarti Shrivastava
4) Sanjay Kak
5) Debalina Majumder
Answer- 1) Deepti Pillay Sivan
Explanation:
A documentary on singer Shankar Mahadevan titled ‘Decoding Shankar’ has won Best Biographical
Film Award at the Toronto International Women Film Festival, 2021.The documentary was directed by
Kochi-based filmmaker Deepti Pillay Sivan. This documentary also won a Special Jury Award at the
Indo French International Film Festival.
10. Who was honoured with 2021’s Humboldt Research Award for Economics?
1) Kaushik Basu
2) Amartya Sen
3) Rajiv Kumar
4) Abhijit Sen

5) Raghuram Rajan
Answer- 1) Kaushik Basu
Explanation:
Indian Economist Kaushik Basu has been honoured with the Humboldt Research Award for Economics
for 2021 by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation based in Bonn, Germany.
• He was the 1st Indian to become the World Bank Chief Economist
11. Who became the 1st person to complete the World’s 1st Solo Motorcycle Expedition covering
18 mountain passes in the Himalayas?
1) Aishwarya Pissay
2) Mahitha Mohan
3) Pallavi Fauzdar
4) Kanchan Ugursandi
5) Laxmi Magar
Answer- 4) Kanchan Ugursandi
Explanation:
Mountain biker Kanchan Ugursandi completed the World’s 1st Solo Motorcycle Expedition covering
18 passes in the Himalayas covering 3,187 kilometers from New Delhi-Manali-Leh-Umlingla-Delhi in 25
days. She is also the 1st woman biker to cover the 18 passes.
12. Who was awarded the prestigious Commonwealth Points of Light award by United Kingdom?
1) Syed Osman Azhar Maqsusi
2) James Williams
3) Kavita Srivastava
4) D R Chaudhary
5) Greta Thunberg
Answer- 1) Syed Osman Azhar Maqsusi
Explanation:
Syed Osman Azhar Maqsusi, a hunger activist from Hyderabad has been awarded the prestigious
Commonwealth Points of Light award by the United Kingdom(UK) Government. He had launched the
#HungerHasNoReligion initiative through his NGO ‘Sani Welfare Foundation’, which has helped to feed
over 1,500 people a day.
13. Who received 2021’s Bahrain Keraleeya Samajam Literary Award?

1) Omchery N N Pillai
2) Kovilan
3) M T Vasudevan Nair
4) Kakkanadan
5) Sugathakumari
Answer- 1) Omchery N N Pillai
Explanation:
Malayalam Journalist, playwright, novelist and poet Omchery N N Pillai have been honoured with the
Bahrain Keraleeya Samajam (BKS)’s Literary Award for 2021 for his contribution to the Malayalam
language and literature. NN Pillai hails from Vaikom, Kottayam, Kerala.

14. Which organisation won the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Equator Prize
for 2021?
1) Snehakunja Trust
2) Vijayalakshmi Natural Farms Private Ltd
3) Aadhimalai Pazhangudiyinar Producer Company Ltd
4) Only 1 & 2
5) Only 1 & 3
Explanation:
Two communities from India viz, Aadhimalai Pazhangudiyinar Producer Company Limited and
Snehakunja Trust won the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Equator Prize 2021– for
their exceptional achievement in showcasing local, innovative, nature-based solutions for tackling
biodiversity loss and climate change
i.Equator Prize 2021 was awarded to 10 organisations
15. What are the points that are correctly related to the 74th Cannes Film Festival 2021?
A) Spike Lee served as Jury President of 2021’s Cannes Film Festival, that was held annually at
Cannes, France
B) ‘Night of Knowing Nothing’ directed by India’s Payal Kapadia won the Oeil d’or (Golden Eye)
award for best documentary at the Film Festival.
C) “Palme d’Or”, the biggest award of the festival, was won by Jane Campion for “The Piano”
1) Only A & C
2) Only B
3) Only A & B
4) Only B & C
5) Only C
Explanation:
The 74th Cannes Film Festival 2021 was held from July 6-17, 2021 at Palais des Festivals et des Congrès
Convention Center in Cannes, France.
i.American director & Screenwriter Spike Lee served as Jury President of Cannes Film Festival 2021.
ii.‘Night of Knowing Nothing’ directed by India’s Payal Kapadia won the Oeil d’or (Golden Eye) award
for best documentary at the Film Festival.
iii.“Palme d’Or”, the biggest award of the festival, was won by Julia Ducournau for ‘Titane’.
16. All India Football Federation(AIFF) awarded __________ with Women’s Footballer of the Year
2020-21, while __________ was named as Men’s Footballer of the Year 2020-21
1) Bala Devi; Sandesh Jhingan
2) Aditi Chauhan; Pritam Kotal
3) Bala Devi; Pritam Kotal
4) Aditi Chauhan; Anirudh Thapa
5) Bala Devi; Anirudh Thapa
Answer- 1) Bala Devi; Sandesh Jhingan
Explanation:
Indian women’s football team forward Bala Devi from Manipur and Indian Men’s football team’s defender
Sandesh Jhingan from Chandigarh, has been named the Women’s Footballer of the year 2020-2021 and

Men’s Footballer of the Year 2020-2021 respectively at the annual All India Football Federation(AIFF)
Awards 2020-2021.
17. In July 2021, Indian Government announced the launch of “National Logistics Excellence
Awards” for the 1st time. Which Ministry will be instituting the award?
4) Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
5) Ministry of Heavy Industries
Explanation:
The government of India has announced the launch of the National Logistics Excellence Awards to
appreciate the logistics service providers and to recognise the best practices in the Logistics sector, the
awards will be instituted by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
18. Name the sportsperson who will be honoured with Mohun Bagan Ratna Award (Posthumously)
in July 2021.
1) Praful Patel
2) Shibaji Banerjee
3) Subrata Dutta
4) Sandesh Jhingan
5) Syed Abdul Rahim
Answer- 2) Shibaji Banerjee
Explanation:
Former Indian goalkeeper, Shibaji Banerjee, who has played for the Mohun Bagan Athletic Club for more
than a decade will be honoured with Mohun Bagan Ratna Award 2021(posthumously) at the Mohun
Bagan Day Celebration which will be organised virtually on 29th July 2021.
19. Name the Site that recently (in July’21) got removed from the UNESCO World Heritage Site list
1) Elbe Valley
2) Arabian Oryx Sanctuary
3) Belfries of Belgium and France
4) Liverpool – Maritime Mercantile City
5) Tournai Cathedral
Answer- 4) Liverpool – Maritime Mercantile City
Explanation:
i.United Kingdom’s (UK) ‘Liverpool – Maritime Mercantile City’ was delisted from the list of UNESCO
World Heritage Sites after marginalising losing the vote count conducted.
ii.It was included into the World Heritage Site list in 2004, and only the 3rd Site to get delisted.
20. Who was honoured with the ICAR Norman Borlaug Award 2020?
1) Kajal Chakraborty
2) A K Nayak
3) Trilochan Mohapatra
4) Sharanabasappa Patil

5) Upendra Kumar
Answer- 1) Kajal Chakraborty
Explanation:
Kajal Chakraborty, Principal Scientist at ICAR- Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute(CMFRI),
Kochi, has been honoured with the ICAR Norman Borlaug Award 2020, the National Award for
Excellence in Agricultural Research
21. Who was awarded (in July’21) with ‘Alexander Dalrymple award’ - a top award in the field of
hydrography by the United Kingdom?
1) Vinay Badhwar
2) Karambir Singh
3) Sunil Lanba
4) R. Hari Kumar
5) Arun Prakash
Answer- 1) Vinay Badhwar
Explanation:
Indian Chief Hydrographer – Vice Admiral Vinay Badhwar was honoured with the ‘Alexander Dalrymple
award’, a top award of the United Kingdom, for his distinguished contribution in the field of hydrography.
22. Name the district that recently (in July’21) received ‘Silver SKOCH Award’ under Health
category for its ‘Pushti Nirbhor’ - a project on setting Nutri-gardens at houses.
1) Cooch Behar; Assam
2) Cachar, Assam
3) Cooch Behar; West Bengal
4) Cachar; West Bengal
5) Cooch Behar; Uttar Pradesh
Answer- 2) Cachar, Assam
Explanation:
Cachar district of Assam won the Silver SKOCH Award under Health category at the national level for
its ‘Pushti Nirbhor’ project on transforming and developing Nutri gardens at houses in Dinnathpur
Bagicha Village, near the India-Bangladesh border in Cachar.
23.KASEZ was awarded Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) Green Cities Platinum Rating and
became the 1stGreen SEZ to achieve such a rating for Existing Cities.Where was the KASEZ
located?
1) Tamil Nadu
2) West Bengal
3) Kerala
4) Gujarat
5) Uttar Pradesh
Answer - 4) Gujarat
Explanation –
Kandla Special Economic Zone (KASEZ) from Gujarat was awarded Indian Green Building Council (IGBC)
Green Cities Platinum Rating for successfully achieving the green city standards through Green master
planning, policy initiatives, and implementation of green infrastructure.KASEZ became the 1stGreen SEZ

to achieve such a rating for Existing Cities. The IGBC Platinum rating was awarded by the Confederation
of Indian Industry’s (CII) IGBC.
24. Name the organisation that recently (in July’21) won the UN Food Systems Summit competition
- ‘Best Small Business: Good Food for All’
1) Edible Routes Private Limited
2) Oorja Development Solutions India
3) Taru Naturals
4) Both 1 & 2
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 5) All 1, 2 & 3
Explanation:
3 Indian Small and Medium-sized Enterprises(SMEs) have won the United Nations (UN) Food Systems
Summit competition ‘Best Small Business: Good Food for All’, which aims to showcase innovative
solutions in improving access to healthy and sustainable food.
3 Indian SMEs: Edible Routes Private Limited, Oorja Development Solutions India and Taru Naturals
were among the 50 SMEs
25. Who was named as the Differently Abled Sportsman of the Year for 2019 by the Indian Sports
Honour?
1) Pramod Bhagat
2) Varun Singh Bhati
3) Lee Pearson
4) Pooja Dhanda
5) Daniel Dias
Answer- 1) Pramod Bhagat
Explanation:
World No. 1 Para-shuttler Pramod Bhagat was named as the Differently Abled Sportsman of the Year by
Indian Sports Honour for 2019 (the award was delayed due to COVID-19).
26. Name the Tiger Reserve that recently (in July’21) won the Natwest Group Earth Heroes Award-
2021 under the Earth Guardian Category
1) Satpura Tiger Reserve
2) Kanha Tiger Reserve
3) Sariska Tiger Reserve
4) Indravati Tiger Reserve
5) Parambikulam Tiger Reserve
Answer- 1) Satpura Tiger Reserve
Explanation:
The Satpura Tiger reserve in the state of Madhya Pradesh has won the Natwest Group Earth Heroes
Award-2021 in the Earth Guardian category for best management.

SUMMITS, CONFERENCES
1. Which country became the 1st in Asia to virtually host the 17th World Congress of
International Federation of Cervical Pathology and Colposcopy 2021 (IFCPC 2021)?
1) China
2) India
3) Bangladesh
4) Sri Lanka
5) Indonesia
Answer- 2) India
Explanation:
The 17th World Congress of International Federation of Cervical Pathology and Colposcopy 2021
(IFCPC 2021) held virtually from July 1-5, 2021. It is being organised in Asia for the 1st time and is also
the 1st virtual IFCPC World Congress.
i.It was organised by Indian Society of Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology (ISCCP).
ii.Theme – ‘Eliminating Cervical Cancer: Call for Action’, aligned with WHO’s call for Elimination of
Cervical Cancer by 2030.
2. India in partnership with _________________ will host the International Climate Summit 2021 in
September with key focus on ____________________.
1) Norway; Green Ammonia
2) Canada; Green Hydrogen
3) Italy; Green Ammonia
4) Italy; Green Hydrogen
5) Norway; Green Hydrogen
Answer- 5) Norway; Green Hydrogen
Explanation:
India will host the International Climate Summit 2021 (ICS) on 3rd September in New Delhi, with key
focus on ‘Green Hydrogen’ and making India as a Global hub for Hydrogen production. The event will be
organised in partnership with the Government of Norway.
3. Which institution organised the 16th Annual Conference on “Road Development in India” that
saw the participation of Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari?
1) India Infrastructure Publishing
2) Reliance Infrastructure
3) National Highways Authority of India
4) National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation
5) Hindustan Construction Company
Answer- 1) India Infrastructure Publishing
Explanation:
In July 2021, Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways, Nitin Gadkari virtually participated in the
16th Annual Conference on “Road Development in India”, that was organised by India Infrastructure
Publishing.
i.NHAI plans to construct 22 new expressways & economic corridors across by 2025, with an
investment of around Rs 3 trillion

4. Which of the following statement(s) is correct with respect to the 3rd ASEAN Conference on
Biodiversity that was held in July 2021?
A) The conference was conducted under the theme - “We care, We prepare, We prosper”
B) Government of Malaysia in partnership with ASEAN Center for Biodiversity has organised the
conference
C) Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework of ASEAN, that includes 21 ‘action targets’ for 2030
to reduce the threats to biodiversity was announced during the conference
1) All A, B & C
2) Only B & C
3) Only C
4) Only A & C
5) Only A & B
Explanation:
The 5th & final session of the 3rd ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Conference on
Biodiversity in 2020 (ACB 2020), held in July 2021.
i.It is focused on the theme ‘Towards 2050: Living in Harmony with Nature’.
ii.The meeting was organized by the Government of Malaysia in partnership with the ASEAN Center for
Biodiversity.
iii.The Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework of ASEAN includes 21 ‘action targets’ for 2030 to reduce
the threats to biodiversity and meet people’s needs through sustainable use and benefit-sharing.
5. Which institution organised the ‘World Universities Summit 2021’ that saw the virtual
participation of Vice President Venkaiah Naidu?
1) Lovely Professional University
2) Amity University
3) Ashoka University
4) O.P. Jindal Global University
5) Sharda University
Answer- 4) O.P. Jindal Global University
Explanation:
The Vice President Venkaiah Naidu virtually addressed the World Universities Summit 2021 organised
by O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat, Haryana.
• Theme – “Universities of the Future: Building Institutional Resilience, Social Responsibility and
Community Impact”.
6. Where was the 3-day long UN Food Systems Pre-Summit 2021 took place, that saw the virtual
participation of Union Minister Narendra Singh Tomar?
1) Rome, Italy
2) Paris, France
3) Nairobi, Kenya
4) Madrid, Spain
5) Istanbul, Turkey
Answer- 1) Rome, Italy

Explanation:
Union Minister Narendra Singh Tomar virtually participated in the 3-day long UN Food Systems Pre-
Summit 2021 was held in a hybrid mode which was organized by the UN and the Government of Italy in
Rome, Italy.
i.UN accepted the Government of India’s proposal to celebrate 2023 as ‘International Year of Millets’
7. Name the country that is set to virtually co-host the 4th annual Indo-Pacific Business Forum
(IPBF) in October 2021 along with India.
1) Sri Lanka
2) Indonesia
3) USA
4) Germany
5) Singapore
Answer- 3) USA
Explanation:
India & USA are set to virtually co-host the 4th annual Indo-Pacific Business Forum (IPBF) in October
2021. To promote trade, investment and economic cooperation between the United States and its
partners across the Indo-Pacific region
COMMITTEE AND MEETING

1. What was the theme of 6th BRICS Culture Ministers meeting 2021 that was virtually organised
by India in July 2021?
1) Bonding and Harmonizing Cultural Synergy
2) Digitisation: Exploring possibilities of hosting a Digital Online Exhibition
3) BRICS: Culture for an Innovative Future
4) BRICS Alliance of Museums
5) BRICS@15: Intra-BRICS Cooperation for Continuity, Consolidation and Consensus
Answer- 1) Bonding and Harmonizing Cultural Synergy
Explanation:
India virtually hosted the 6th BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) Culture Ministers
meeting 2021 under the chairship of Prahlad Singh Patel, Minister of State (I/C) for Culture and
Tourism.
i.The meeting was conducted under the theme – “Bonding and Harmonizing Cultural Synergy”
2. In July, Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually addressed the CoWIN Global Conclave 2021.
What was decided during the meeting?
1) Open-source version of CoWIN app
2) India to donate 3 billion doses of Vaccine to COVAX alliance
3) Open-source version of Aarogya Setu app
4) Both 1 & 3
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 1) Open-source version of CoWIN app

Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually addressed the CoWIN Global Conclave 2021. Union Minister for
Health & Family Welfare Dr Harsh Vardhan inaugurated the event.
i.India is set to offer an open-source version of CoWIN (COVID-19 Vaccine Intelligence Work) app to
Global forum to combat COVID-19.
3. Which organisation singed an MoU with Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC) during the
2nd India-Ghana Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) 2021 were held at Accra?
1) Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR)
2) Global Centre for Nuclear Energy Partnership (GCNEP)
3) Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre (VECC)
4) Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics (SINP)
5) Bhabha Atomic Research Center (BARC)
Answer- 2) Global Centre for Nuclear Energy Partnership (GCNEP)
Explanation:
The 2nd India-Ghana Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) 2021 were held at Accra, Capital of Ghana.
Rahul Chhabra, Secretary (Economic Relations) represented India.
i.India’s Global Centre for Nuclear Energy Partnership (GCNEP) and Ghana Atomic Energy Commission
(GAEC) signed an MoU towards capacity building.
About Ghana:
President – Akufo-Addo
Capital – Accra
Currency – Ghanaian cedi (GHS)
4. Who Chaired the 8th BRICS Education Ministers’ Meeting (in July’21) where a joint declaration
was signed on strengthening Higher Education?
1) Sanjay Shamrao Dhotre
2) Dharmendra Pradhan
3) Annpurna Devi
4) Ramesh Pokhriyal
5) Subhas Sarkar
Answer- 1) Sanjay Shamrao Dhotre
Explanation:
On July 6, 2021, Minister of State (MoS) Sanjay Shamrao Dhotre, Ministry of Education (MoE), virtually
chaired 8th BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) Education Ministers 2021 meeting.
i.The ministers signed a joint declaration to strengthen their academic and research collaboration in
higher education and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET).
5. India’s proposal for establishing a Science, Technology & Innovation (STI)-led BRICS Innovation
Cooperation Action Plan for _______________ was agreed by the member countries during the 12th
BRICS S&T Steering Committee meeting host by ___________________________.
1) 2021-2030; Indian National Science Academy
2) 2021-2024; Department of Science & Technology
4) 2021-2025; Indian National Science Academy

Answer- 2) 2021-2024; Department of Science & Technology
Explanation:
The 12th meeting of the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) S&T (Science & Technology)
Steering Committee was hosted by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), India.
i.Member countries agreed to India’s proposal to establish a Science, Technology and Innovation (STI)-
led BRICS Innovation Cooperation Action Plan for 2021-24.
6. Name the country that participated with India (in July’21) in its 21st session of Joint Commission
for Economic Cooperation (JCEC):
1) Japan
2) Australia
3) China
4) Italy
5) Singapore
Answer- 4) Italy
Explanation:
The 21st Session of India-Italy Joint Commission for Economic Cooperation (JCEC) held virtually in July
2021 and it was Co-chaired by Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, and Luigi Di
Maio, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy.
7. Where did the 3rd G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting (FMCBGs) take
place?
1) New Delhi, India
2) Birmingham, United Kingdom
3) Paris, France
4) Brussels, Belgium
5) Venice, Italy
Answer- 5) Venice, Italy
Explanation:
The 3rd G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting (FMCBGs) held on July 9-10, 2021
was hosted by Italy in its city Venice, Italy. India was virtually represented by Union Minister Nirmala
Sitharaman, Ministry of Finance.
• G20 Presidency for 2021 - Italy
8. Who Chaired the 2021’s BRICS Labour & Employment Ministers’ Meeting?
1) Santosh Gangwar
2) Anurag Singh Thakur
3) Bhupender Yadav
4) Rameswar Teli
5) Parshottam Rupala
Answer- 3) Bhupender Yadav
Explanation:
BRICS Labour & Employment Ministers’ (LEMM) Meeting was held under the India’s Presidency which
was chaired by Union Minister Bhupender Yadav, Ministry of Labour and Employment.

i.During the meeting, discussion on 4 priority areas of cooperation - Promoting Social Security
Agreements amongst BRICS Nations; Formalisation of Labour Markets; Participation of Women in the
Labour Force; and Gig and Platform Workers: Role in the Labour Market.
9. In July 2021, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar addressed the inaugural session of 16th
edition of virtual ‘Confederation of Indian Industry – EXIM Bank’ Conclave on India & __________
Project Partnership
1) European Union
2) Singapore
3) Africa
4) BIMSTEC
5) Australia
Answer- 3) Africa
Explanation:
Union External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and V. Muraleedharan, Minister of State for External Affairs,
addressed the inaugural session of 16th edition of virtual ‘Confederation of Indian Industry – Export
Import Bank of India’ (CII-EXIM Bank) Conclave on India & Africa Project Partnership, which was held on
July 13 to 15, 2021.
• Theme: ‘Harnessing the Africa-India Opportunity: Connect, Create and Collaborate’
10. In July 2021, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar participated in the Shanghai Cooperation
Organisation – Council of Foreign Ministers Meeting (SCO-FMM). Where did the meeting take
place?
1) Minsk, Belarus
2) Dushanbe, Tajikistan
3) Tashkent, Uzbekistan
4) Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
5) Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan
Answer- 2) Dushanbe, Tajikistan
Explanation:
India’s External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar paid a visit to Tajikistan (13-14th July) & Uzbekistan
(15-16th July) to participate in regional forum meetings.
i.He visited Tajikistan to participate in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation – Council of Foreign
Ministers Meeting (SCO-FMM) & the Contact Group on Afghanistan held at Dushanbe, Tajikistan.
11. Name the organisation that organised the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable
Development Goals (SDG), which reviewed the SDG implementation among countries.
2) Economic and Social Council
Answer- 2) Economic and Social Council
Explanation:
In July 2021, the High -Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) conducted
the review meeting on the 2030 Agenda for attaining the 17 SDGs. The meeting was hosted by the United

Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). During the review meeting, ECOSOC mentioned that,
COVID-19 crisis has pushed 119 million to 124 million people into extreme poverty.
12. Which country virtually co-chaired the 11th Mekong-Ganga Cooperation Foreign Ministers’
Meeting alongside India?
1) Myanmar
2) Thailand
3) Vietnam
4) Laos
5) Cambodia
Answer- 5) Cambodia
Explanation:
On July 21, 2021, Union Minister S Jaishankar, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) of India and Prak
Sokhonn, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of
Cambodia virtually co-chaired the 11th Mekong-Ganga Cooperation Foreign Ministers’ Meeting.
i.The MGC initiative comprising 6-countries India, Cambodia, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos and Vietnam was
launched in 2000
13. Where did the 2021’s G20 Environment Ministers Meeting take place - that saw the virtual
participation of Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav?
1) Rotterdam, Netherlands
2) Munich, Germany
3) Vienna, Austria
4) Oslo, Norway
5) Naples, Italy
Answer- 5) Naples, Italy
Explanation:
G20 Environment Ministers’ Meeting 2021 was held in hybrid format which was hosted by Italy (2021
G20 Presidency) in Naples. In the meeting, India participated virtually and was represented by Union
Minister, Bhupender Yadav, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC).
INDEX
1. ______________ was listed as the World’s Most Expensive City for Expatriates & with ________ rank
Mumbai is India’s expensive city as per Mercer’s 2021 Cost of Living City Rankings
1) Hong Kong; 78th
2) Beirut; 55th
3) Ashgabat; 78th
4) Beirut; 78th
5) Hong Kong; 55th
Answer- 3) Ashgabat; 78th
Explanation:
According to Mercer’s 2021 Cost of Living City Rankings – Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan has
become the world’s most expensive city for foreign workers (Expatriates) followed by Hong Kong, Hong

Kong (SAR) & Beirut, Lebanon. Mumbai, Maharashtra was ranked at 78, making it India’s most
expensive city for expatriates
2. As per StartupBlink’s Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2021 - India was ranked as ______ best
country, while in the City-wise category, ___________ was ranked 10th best city for startups
1) 20th; Noida
2) 13th; Bangalore
3) 23rd; Noida
4) 20th; Bangalore
5) 13th; Noida
Answer- 4) 20th; Bangalore
Explanation:
StartupBlink released the Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2021, which ranks countries & cities
depending on the Startup Environment. In the country-wise ranking, India with a score of 8.833 was
ranked 20th out of 100 countries. The United States (US) topped the index followed by the United
Kingdom (UK) & Israel.
i.In the City-wise ranking – San Francisco Bay, USA topped the ranking, and with 10th Rank -
Bangalore, Karnataka emerged as India's best city for start-ups.
3. Which Indian City was ranked at 6th place in the Top 10 Established Technology submarket for
companies to set up operation in Asia-Pacific, as per the “Growth engines of innovation” report
released by Colliers?
1) Hyderabad, Telangana
3) New Delhi
5) Bangalore, Karnataka
Answer- 5) Bangalore, Karnataka
Explanation:
In accordance with the report by Colliers titled ‘Growth engines of innovation: How Asia Pacific’s
technology hubs are reshaping regional real estate’, Outer Ring road of Bengaluru (Karnataka) has been
ranked 6th in the top 10 established technology submarkets in APAC (Asia Pacific) for companies to set
up operations. The list was topped by Beijing (China).
4. What is India’s rank in the Global Cybersecurity Index 2020 released by the International
Telecommunication Union (ITU)?
1) 4th
2) 43 rd
3) 47 th
4) 10 th
5) 14th
Answer- 4) 10 th
Explanation:
In the Global Cybersecurity Index 2020 released by International Telecommunication Union (ITU), India
with a score of 97.5 has been ranked 10th (India was placed at the 47th spot in the last edition of
GCI in 2018) in the Index, while the list was topped by USA.

• Among the Asia-Pacific nations, South Korea & Singapore topped the index, while India was
ranked 4th.
5. Name the organisation that released the ‘Indigenous Peoples’ Food System, Insights of
sustainability and resilience from the front line of climate change’ report
1) United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
2) United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
3) World Tourism Organisation
4) Amnesty International
Answer- 5) Food and Agriculture Organization
Explanation:
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in collaboration with Alliance of Bioversity International
and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) released a report titled ‘Indigenous
Peoples’ Food System, Insights of sustainability and resilience from the front line of climate
change’.
6. Global GDP lost an estimated $4 trillion due to International Travel restrictions, as per the
‘COVID-19 and Tourism: An Update’, report. Which organisation released the report?
1) UN Conference on Trade and Development
2) International Organization for Migration
3) World Tourism Organisation
4) Both 1 & 3
5) Both 2 & 3
Explanation:
As per the joint report released by the UN (United Nations) Conference on Trade and Development
(UNCTAD) and the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) named ‘COVID-19 and Tourism: An
Update’, India has experienced a 54 percent drop in tourist arrivals in 2020 due to COVID-19.
• The report has estimated a loss of $4 trillion in terms of global GDP in 2020-21 due to the fall
down of international tourism.
7. Name the organisation that released “Ethics and governance of artificial intelligence for
health” report, the World’s 1 report on use of Artificial Intelligence in healthcare sector
st
1) World Health Organisation

2) International Telecommunication Union
3) United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
4) Both 1 & 3
5) Both 1 & 2
Answer- 1) World Health Organisation
Explanation:
In June 2021, the World Health Organisation (WHO) released the World’s 1st report on the use of
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the healthcare sector called, “Ethics and governance of artificial
intelligence for health”.

About World Health Organisation (WHO):
Director-General – Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
Founded – 7 April 1948
Headquarters – Geneva, Switzerland
8. As per the ‘Hydropower Special Market Report – Analysis and forecast to 2030’ report released
by _____________________, India is set to increase its Hydropower capacity to ________ by 2030.
1) International Energy Agency; 230 GW
2) International Renewable Energy Agency; 230 GW
4) International Renewable Energy Agency; 26 GW
Answer- 3) International Energy Agency; 26 GW
Explanation:
According to the ‘Hydropower Special Market Report – Analysis and forecast to 2030’ released by
International Energy Agency (IEA) – India is expected to add 26 GW (or 26,000 MW) of Hydropower
projects by 2030.
i.The Global hydropower capacity is set to increase by 17%, or 230 GW, between 2021 and 2030.
China will remain the single largest hydropower market through 2030
9. The International Migrant Workforce increased to 169 million in 2019 as per the “Global
Estimates on International Migrant Workers: Results and Methodology” report. Which
organisation released the report?
1) World Bank
4) UN High Commissioner for Refugees
5) International Labour Organisation
Answer- 5) International Labour Organisation
Explanation:
International Migrant Workforce increases to 169 million in 2019, a rise of 5-million increase in total
count or 3% rise compared to the figures of 2017, as per the “ILO Global Estimates on International
Migrant Workers: Results and Methodology” report released by the United Nations International Labour
Organisation (ILO).
About ILO:
Director-General – Guy Ryder
Founded – 1919
10. Name the organisation that released the ‘Directory of Extramural Research & Development
Projects 2018-19’ report, which makes a multi-front discussion on India’s Women participation
in Scientific Research.
1) NITI Aayog
2) Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
3) Department of Science & Technology
4) National Development Council

5) Department of Biotechnology
Answer- 3) Department of Science & Technology
Explanation:
According to the ‘Directory of Extramural Research & Development Projects 2018-19’ released by
the Centre for Human and Organisational Resource Development (CHORD), a division of the
Department of Science & Technology (DST) – Women Principal Investigators (PIs) participation in
research that received Extramural Research (EMR) support stood at 28% during 2018-19, compared to
24% during 2016-17.
11. As per the “Agricultural Outlook 2021-2030” report, global targets on reducing hunger & CO2
emissions are unlikely to be met by 2030. Identify the organisation that released the report:
1) World Bank
2) Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
4) Both 1 & 3
5) Both 2 & 3
Explanation:
The ‘OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2021-2030’ report released by OECD (Organisation for
Economic Co-operation and Development) & FAO (Food & Agriculture Organization) states that the
prices of Food commodities are set to become cheaper in 2021-30 and the global targets on reducing
hunger and CO2 emissions are unlikely to be met by 2030.
• OECD Headquarters – Paris, France
• FAO Headquarters – Rome, Italy
12. Name the Organisation that released the “Employment Outlook 2021” that estimated a 114
million job losses across the World during COVID-19 pandemic:
1) Organisation for Economic Cooperation & Development
4) World Bank
Answer- 1) Organisation for Economic Cooperation & Development
Explanation:
The Organisation for Economic Cooperation & Development (OECD) in its ‘OECD Employment Outlook
2021’ stated that over 22 million jobs were lost in developed nations due to COVID-19.
i.The report states that worldwide, 114 million jobs were lost during the pandemic
ii.Finance & Insurance is the only sectors that saw growth during the pandemic
13. Identify the organisation that released the “Promoting youth engagement and employment in
agriculture and food systems” report:
1) NITI Aayog

Answer- 3) Food & Agriculture Organization
Explanation:
Transforming global Agriculture & Food Security in a way more appealing to the younger population
will be the key to secure the future of global food & nutrition security, as per the report released by
Committee on World Food Security (CFS). CFS is an organisation hosted by the Food and Agriculture
Organization (FAO).
i.The report titled “Promoting youth engagement and employment in agriculture and food
systems”
14. Name the organisation that released the report “A future for all – the need for human-wildlife
coexistence” - on threat due to Human-Wildlife Conflict:
1) International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
2) World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)
3) United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 2 & 3
Explanation:
The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
released a report titled ‘A future for all – the need for human-wildlife coexistence’ which states that
the world’s most iconic species are in threat due to Human-Wildlife Conflict.
15. Global death toll caused by famine outpaces that of COVID-19 - as per “The Hunger Virus
Multiplies” report. Which organisation released the report?
1) Oxfam
2) Greenpeace
3) UNICEF
4) World Food Programme
5) Amnesty International
Answer- 1) Oxfam
Explanation:
Each minute 11 people die of hunger and there is a 6-fold increase (compared to last year) in the number
of people threatened over famine-like conditions, as per the report titled “The Hunger Virus Multiplies”
released by global anti-poverty organisation ‘Oxfam’. The report also states that the global death toll of
11/minute from famine outpaces that of COVID-19 (7 deaths/minute).
16. Name the organisation that partnered with WHO to launch the ‘The State of Food Security and
Nutrition in the World – 2021’ report:
2) International Fund for Agricultural Development
3) UNICEF
4) World Food Programme
5) All the Above
Answer- 5) All the Above

Explanation:
According to ‘The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World – 2021’ released by 5 UN Agencies,
over 720 million people in the world faced hunger in 2020 compared to 2019. It is the 1st comprehensive
report on food insecurity and nutrition in the Post-Pandemic era.
The 5 UN Agencies are – Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), International Fund for Agricultural
Development (IFAD), UNICEF, World Food Programme & World Health Organization (WHO).
17. Name the organisation that released the report - “Survey on National Education Responses to
COVID-19 School Closures”
1) UNESCO
2) UNICEF
3) World Bank
4) OECD
5) All the Above
Explanation:
The report, “Survey on National Education Responses to COVID-19 School Closures” states that,
Schools were or are still closed in 1 in 3 countries due to the Covid-19 pandemic have not yet implemented
remedial programmes to mitigate learning loss.
i.The report was released jointly by 4 UN Organisations – UNESCO, UNICEF, World Bank & OECD.
18. Identify the points that are correctly related to the ‘Energising Commonwealth Trade in a
Digital World: Paths to Recovery Post-COVID‘ report:
A) As per the report released by World Trade Organization, COVID-19 has induced a trade loss
worth USD 275 Billion across the globe in 2020
B) Among the developing nations, only India recorded higher overall Foreign Direct Investment
(FDI) inflows in 2020.
C) India is the 2nd largest IT exporter with service exports totaling USD 70 billion
1) Only A
2) Only B & C
3) Only B
4) Only A & C
5) Only C
Explanation:
According to a recent Commonwealth Trade Review 2021 on ‘Energising Commonwealth Trade in a
Digital World: Paths to Recovery Post-COVID‘ released by the Commonwealth Association, due to
COVID-19 commonwealth countries lost trade worth USD 345 billion worth of trade in 2020
i.Among the developing nations, only India recorded higher overall Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
inflows in 2020.
ii.India is the 2nd largest IT exporter with service exports totaling USD 70 billion
19. Identify the organisation that released the mid-2021 edition of ‘Electricity Market Report’
1) International Energy Agency
2) Organisation for Economic Co-operation & Development
3) International Renewable Energy Agency

4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 1) International Energy Agency
Explanation:
According to the mid-2021 edition of ‘Electricity Market Report’ released by the International Energy
Agency (IEA), the demand for electricity is growing faster than the production of Renewable Energy (RE).
As per the report, Electricity demand is expected to grow by 5% in 2021.
About IEA:
Executive Director – Dr Fatih Birol
Headquarters – Paris, France
20. Globally, ___________ children missed their basic immunization in 2020, as per the ‘WHO/UNICEF
estimates of national immunization coverage (WUENIC)’ report. While __________ recorded the
highest miss in vaccinating the children’s with 1st dose of DPT-1 vaccines.
1) 23 million; Pakistan
2) 56 million; Pakistan
3) 23 million; Indonesia
4) 56 million; India
5) 23 million; India
Answer- 5) 23 million; India
Explanation:
In accordance with the official data published by WHO & UNICEF namely ‘WHO/UNICEF estimates of
national immunization coverage (WUENIC)’ on comprehensive worldwide childhood immunization
figures’ 23 million children missed out on basic vaccines through routine immunization services in 2020.
i.While India topped the countries with the greatest increase for missing DTP-1 combined vaccine
with 3,038,000 child’s missing their 1st dose in 2020.
21. Which organisation launched the report - “India Inequality Report 2021: India’s Unequal
Healthcare Story” that deals with India’s inequality situation during Pandemic?
1) Oxfam India
2) NITI Aayog
3) Pratham
4) Childline India
5) UNICEF India
Answer- 1) Oxfam India
Explanation:
In accordance with the report titled ‘India Inequality Report 2021: India’s Unequal Healthcare Story’
by Oxfam India, there are sharp inequalities across different caste, religious, class and gender categories
on various health indicators.
22. Identify the country that was ranked as the Best-performer among the countries in South,
South-West Asia & Asia Pacific region as per the 4th “Global Survey on Digital and Sustainable
Trade Facilitation 2021”
1) China
2) India
3) Bangladesh

4) Vietnam
5) Singapore
Answer- 2) India
Explanation:
India’s efforts in streamlining the assessment and clearance of shipments to ease and boost cross-border
trade have fetched fruitful results as India’s Trade facilitation score has increased to 90.32% from 78.49%
in 2019 in the United Nations (UN) 4th Global Survey on Digital and Sustainable Trade Facilitation
2021.
i.India was among the best-performing countries in South and South-West Asia, and the Asia Pacific
region.
23. ‘Global Greenhouse Gas emission is set to reach record high levels by 2023’ as per the findings
of “Sustainable Recovery Tracker” report. Which organisation released the report?
1) International Energy Agency
2) United Nations Environment Programme
3) World Meteorological Organization
Answer- 1) International Energy Agency
Explanation:
In accordance with the analysis by the International Energy Agency (IEA), the global greenhouse gas
emissions will rise to record levels by 2023 as governments are providing fiscal support to stabilize their
economies affected by the pandemic, but only about 2% of this spending has been allocated to clean
energy measures.
i.These findings derived from the new ‘Sustainable Recovery Tracker’ that was launched by IEA
24. Identify the points that are correctly related to the ‘Renewables Integration in India 2021’
report:
A) The report was jointly prepared by the International Renewable Energy Agency & Solar Energy
Corporation of India
B) As per the report, India, the 3rd largest energy-consumer, will achieve the target of generating
175 GW renewable energy capacity by 2022 & to 450 GW by 2030
C) Karnataka accounts for 29% of India’s annual Solar & Wind energy generation
1) Only A & C
2) Only B
3) Only B & C
4) Only C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
The International Energy Agency (IEA) along with NITI Aayog has jointly prepared the ‘Renewables
Integration in India 2021’ report.
i.As per the report, India, the 3rd largest energy-consumer, will achieve the target of generating 175 GW
renewable energy capacity by 2022 & to 450 GW by 2030.
ii.Karnataka accounts for 29% of India’s annual Solar & Wind energy generation.

25. Name the organisation that released the report - ‘Regional status report on drowning in the
Asia Pacific region’.
2) National Disaster Response Force
3) UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction
4) World Health Organisation
5) World Meteorological Organization
Answer- 4) World Health Organisation
Explanation:
The World Health Organization (WHO) released 2 reports ‘Regional status report on drowning in the
Western Pacific’ & ‘Regional status report on drowning in the Asia Pacific region’. It is the 1st WHO
regional assessment on drowning prevention.
26. Which is the only Indian Institution to be listed in the Top 50 Rising Institutions of Nature Index
2021?
1) Jawaharlal Nehru Centre For Advanced Scientific Research
2) Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
3) National Centre for Biological Sciences
4) Indian Institute of Science Education and Research
5) Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics
Answer- 1) Jawaharlal Nehru Centre For Advanced Scientific Research
Explanation:
In Nature Index 2021 Materials Science tables, the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre For Advanced Scientific
Research (JNCASR), Bengaluru (Karnataka) has ranked 23rd in the top 50 Rising Institutions worldwide.
It is the only Indian institution in this list which has been topped by Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU)
of China.
27. Identify the points that are correctly related to the report on Global agricultural exports that
was recently (in July’21) released by World Trade Organisation(WTO):
A) India became the 9th largest Agricultural produce exporters in 2019, while the list was topped
by European Union
B) Being the World’s largest producer of Rice, India is still the 3rd largest global exporter of Rice
C) As of 2019, Globally, India was the 3rd largest cotton exporter
1) Only A & B
2) Only C
3) Only B & C
4) Only A
5) Only A & C
Explanation:
In a recently released WTO report has ranked India 9th among the Top 10 list of Agricultural produce
exporters in 2019. European Union (EU) replaced the US as the World’s largest Agriculture produce
exporter.
i.In 2019, India became the Top rice exporters of the World with 33% of the total market share.
ii.India was the 3rd largest cotton exporter

28. Identify the organisation that released the ‘Global Tobacco Epidemic 2021: Addressing new
and emerging products’ report
1) World Lung Foundation
3) UNAIDS
4) United Nations Population Fund
5) United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Answer- 2) World Health Organization
Explanation:
WHO released the 8th edition of the ‘Global Tobacco Epidemic 2021: Addressing new and emerging
products’. For the 1st time, the report presents data on e-cigarettes and other Electronic Nicotine
Delivery Systems (ENDS).
29. As per the “‘Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS)” report released by _____________,
unemployment rate among Indian Women is at ______ in 2019-20
1) NITI Aayog; 5.1%
2) National Statistical Office; 5.1%
3) NITI Aayog; 4.2%
4) National Commission for Women; 4.2%
5) National Statistical Office; 4.2%
Answer- 5) National Statistical Office; 4.2%
Explanation:
In accordance with the ‘Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS)- Annual Report (July, 2019 – June, 2020)’
conducted by National Statistical Office (NSO), unemployment rate for women fell to 4.2% in 2019-20
from 5.1% in 2018-19.
30. Name the organisation that released the report - ‘The Future of Work is Now: Is APAC Ready?’
1) PricewaterhouseCoopers
2) Deloitte
3) Goldman Sachs
4) Cognizant
5) Mazars
Answer- 2) Deloitte
Explanation:
A recently released report titled ‘The Future of Work is Now: Is APAC Ready?’ has ranked India 5th
highest in terms of the impact from automation & 9th in terms of level preparedness among 12 Asia-
Pacific (APAC) countries. The report was commissioned by Autodesk Foundation & conducted by
Deloitte.
31. Which organisation prepared the ‘The Future of Connectivity in India’ report alongside
USISPF’s ICT Working Group?
1) PricewaterhouseCoopers
2) Deloitte
3) Goldman Sachs
4) Cognizant
5) Mazars

Answer- 2) Deloitte
Explanation:
During a virtual US-India CEO Forum, hosted by the US (United States)-India Strategic Partnership Forum
(USISPF), its ICT Working Group launched a report titled ‘The Future of Connectivity in India’. The report
prepared by Deloitte and the ICT Working Group.
ACQUISITION AND MERGERS

1. In June 2021, Standard life Mauritius Holdings sold Rs 6783 crore worth shares in which
insurance company?
1) HDFC Life Insurance
2) Bharti AXA Life Insurance
3) Max Life Insurance
4) Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance
5) SBI Life Insurance
Answer- 1) HDFC Life Insurance
Explanation:
Standard life Mauritius Holdings, the promoter of the HDFC life insurance company has sold its Rs 6783
crore worth shares of HDFC Life Insurance.
2. Identify the company that got approval from the Competition Commission of India (CCI) to
acquire SB Energy Holding Limited for $3.5 billion, thereby making India’s largest acquisition in
renewable energy sector
1) ReNew Power
2) TATA Power
3) Adani Green Energy
4) JSW Energy
5) Reliance Power
Answer- 3) Adani Green Energy
Explanation:
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of SB Energy Holding Limited
by Adani Green Energy Limited for about $3.5 billion, the largest acquisition in the renewable energy
sector in India.
• CCI has also approved the merger of Tech Data Corporation, a subsidiary of Tiger Parent, with
SYNNEX Corporation.
3. Which company acquired the encrypted messaging platform ‘Wickr’?

1) Amazon Web Services
2) GoDaddy
3) Facebook
4) Alibaba Cloud
5) Oracle Corporation
Answer- 1) Amazon Web Services

Explanation:
Amazon is all set to have its own messaging application as its cloud computing division, Amazon Web
Services (AWS), has acquired encrypted messaging platform Wickr
4. Which fund management company (in June’21) acquired minority stakes in Mobikwik for $20
million?
1) Kuwait Investment Authority
2) Korea Investment Corporation
3) Abu Dhabi Investment Authority
4) Hong Kong Monetary Authority
5) Qatar Investment Authority
Answer- 3) Abu Dhabi Investment Authority
Explanation:
The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), the United Arab Emirates’s (UAE) sovereign wealth fund,
has picked up a minority stake in Mobikwik, the IPO (Initial Public Offering)-bound digital payments
firm, for around $20 million (~ Rs 150 crore).
5. Which company acquired 100% stake of Edelweiss Gallagher Insurance Brokers Limited
(EGIBL)?
1) Gallagher & Co.
2) Edelweiss Group
3) Kotak Securities
4) Both 1 & 2
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 1) Gallagher & Co.
Explanation:
Edelweiss Group, one of India’s leading diversified financial services firms, has sold its entire stake in
Edelweiss Gallagher Insurance Brokers Limited (EGIBL), an insurance broking joint venture to
Gallagher & Co. for Rs 307.60 crore.
6. Name the company in which Indian Government is planning (as of July’21) to sell 4% stakes
through Offer For Sale (OFS):
1) Hindustan Copper
2) National Mineral Development Corporation
3) NTPC Limited
4) Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation
5) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
Answer- 2) National Mineral Development Corporation
Explanation:
Government plans to offload 4% stake in National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC), India’s
largest iron ore mining company, through an offer for sale (OFS).

7. Name the organisation that recently (in July’21) divested 2.46% of its stake in Hindustan Oil
Exploration Company (HOECL):
1) HDFC Ltd
2) Adani Group
3) Bajaj Group
4) Reliance Industries
5) Larsen & Toubro
Answer- 1) HDFC Ltd
Explanation:
HDFC Ltd had divested 2.46% of its stake in Hindustan Oil Exploration Company (HOECL) for Rs 37.19
crore.
8. Name the company that recently (in July’21) got approval from CCI to acquire 23.5% stakes of
ONGC Tripura Power Company:
1) Summit India
2) GE T&D India
3) Adani Transmission
4) CESC Limited
5) Torrent Power
Answer- 1) Summit India
Explanation:
i.Competition Commission of India (CCI), approved the proposed acquisition of 23.5% stake equity share
capital in ONGC Tripura Power Company(OTPC) by Summit India.
ii.CCI also approved the acquisition of stakes in Bundl Technologies Private Limited of Swiggy, by the SVF
II Songbird, a SoftBank Group entity.
9. Which Subsidiary company of National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC) will be

demerged (as of July’21) from NMDC Ltd?
1) Sponge Iron India Ltd
2) Bastar Railway Ltd
3) NMDC Power Ltd
4) NMDC Steel Ltd
5) NMDC SAIL Ltd
Answer- 4) NMDC Steel Ltd
Explanation:
National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC) Ltd’s board has approved the ‘scheme of
arrangement for demerger’ between NMDC and NMDC Steel Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of NMDC
Ltd.
10. Name the Company that acquired 41.6% stakes in the renewable energy provider ‘Avaada
Energy’
1) ACME Solar Holdings
2) Tata Power Solar Systems
3) Hero Future Energies
4) Greenko Energy Holdings
5) Global Power Synergy

Answer- 5) Global Power Synergy
Explanation:
Global Renewable Synergy Company Ltd (GRSC), the subsidiary of Global Power Synergy Public
Company Limited (GPSC), a unit of Thailand’s state-owned PTT Group, acquired 41.6% stake in Avaada
Energy Private Limited, India’s renewable energy provider.
11. Which company signed an agreement with ‘Just Dial’ to acquire 40.95% shares of Just Dial for
Rs 3,497 crores?
1) Aditya Birla Retail
2) Big Bazaar
3) Reliance Retail
4) Bigbasket
5) Future Group
Answer- 3) Reliance Retail
Explanation:
Reliance Retail Ltd, the largest retail player of India and the subsidiary of Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL)
has made an agreement with Just Dial to acquire an aggregate of 40.95 % share of controlling stake in
Just Dial for a total of Rs 3,497 crore.
12. Which organisation (in July’21) got approval from Competition Commission of India for
acquiring 16.57% of shares of Mukand Limited?
1) Bajaj Group
2) Tata Group
3) Adani Group
4) Hinduja Group
5) Wadia Group
Answer- 1) Bajaj Group
Explanation:
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of around 16.57% equity shares
in Mukand Limited(ML) by Bajaj Group Companies - Bajaj Sevashram Private Limited (BSPL), Bachhraj
& Company Private Limited (BCOPL), Bachhraj Factories Private Limited (BFPL) and Sanraj Nayan
Investments Private Limited (SNIPL).
13. Name the organisation that (in July’21) acquired “TERA Finlabs” - an AI-based risk analysis
platform
1) PayU
2) BillDesk
3) Instamojo
4) Razorpay
5) Stripe
Answer- 4) Razorpay
Explanation:
Razorpay, a converged payments solution company in India, has acquired the TERA Finlabs, artificial
intelligence (AI)-based risk analysis platform based in Bengaluru, Karnataka.

14. From which Public Sector Company does the Government of India plan to sell its 8% of stakes
to raise Rs 720 crore through offer for sale (OFS)?
1) NLC India Limited
2) Gic Housing Finance
3) Housing and Urban Development Corporation Ltd (HUDCO)
4) MMTC Ltd
5) Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited
Answer - 3) Housing and Urban Development Corporation Ltd (HUDCO)
Explanation –
The government is set to sell 8% of stakes in Housing and Urban Development Corporation Ltd
(HUDCO), a Public Sector Company(PSC) under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA),
through an offer for sale(OFS), to raise around Rs 720 crores. President of India, Ram NathKovind, acting
through MoHUA, approved the sale of shares in HUDCO through the OFS route.After the sale of stakes,
the Government’s holdings in HUDCO will be reduced to 81.81% if it uses the greenshoe option.
15.HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and Axis Bank have bought a stake in Indian Banks’ Blockchain
Infrastructure Co (IBBIC) Pvt Ltd, a financial technology firm.Where is the headquarters of IBBIC
Pvt Ltd. located?
1) Mumbai,Maharashtra
2) Manipal,Karnataka
3) Guwahati,Assam
4) Belapur,Navi Mumbai
5) New Delhi
Answer – 1) Mumbai,Maharashtra
Explanation -
Private sector lenders HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and Axis Bank have bought a stake in Indian Banks’
Blockchain Infrastructure Co (IBBIC) Pvt Ltd, a financial technology firm.HDFC Bank and Axis Bank have
picked up 50,000 equity shares amounting to55 percent of the issued and paid-up capital of IBBIC. HDFC
Bank and Axis Bank invested Rs 5 lakh each for the shares.
16.Name the Edtech company has acquired the Singapore based higher education platform
“Great Learning” for 600 million USD(around Rs 4466 Crore).
1) Unacademy
2) BYJU’S
3) Classplus
4) Skillmatics
5) Quizizz
Answer - 2) BYJU’S
Explanation –
Byju’s, Indian Educational technology(Edtech) company based in Bengaluru has acquired the Singapore
based higher education platform “Great Learning” for 600 million USD(around Rs 4466 Crore) andafter-
school learning app “Toppr” for 150 million USD(around Rs 1117 crore).

17. Name the State/UT that recently (in July’21) got approval from RBI to acquire 8.23% of capital
Jammu and Kashmir Bank
1) Ladakh
2) Jammu & Kashmir
3) New Delhi
4) Punjab
5) Chandigarh
Answer- 1) Ladakh
Explanation:
The government of Ladakh has got RBI’s approval to acquire 8.23% of the paid-up equity capital of
Jammu and Kashmir Bank (J&K bank) as of the date of enforcement of Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation
Act 2019, i.e, 31st October 2019.
18. In July 2021, World Bank’s investment wing International Finance Corporation (IFC) acquired
4.99% share in which bank?
2) Canara Bank
3) Federal Bank
4) Bandhan Bank
5) Catholic Syrian Bank
Explanation:
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the investment arm of World Bank and IFC Financial
Institutions Growth Fund and IFC Emerging Asia Fund, 2 investment funds managed by IFC Asset
Management Company has acquired a 4.99% stake in the Federal Bank for Rs 916 crore.
DEFENCE
1. In June 2021, Indian Navy’s INS Kiltan participated in a Joint-Naval exercise in the East China
Sea with which country?
1) Japan
2) Philippines
3) South Korea
4) Taiwan
5) China
Answer- 3) South Korea
Explanation:
Indian Navy’s indigenous ASW (Anti-submarine warfare) Corvette INS Kiltan conducted a Navy
Partnership Exercise in the East China Sea with the South Korean Navy.
2. In July 2021, Indian navy participated in the 7th Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) at La
Reunion in Indian Ocean. Which country hosted the event?
1) India
2) Madagascar
3) Saudi Arabia

4) France
5) UAE
Answer- 4) France
Explanation:
The 7th edition of Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS), took place from 28 June to July 1, 2021 at La
Reunion, an island in the Indian Ocean east of Madagascar, which is an overseas department of France.
It was hosted by the French Navy, France had assumed the Chairmanship of IONS on 29 June 2021, for a
2-year tenure.
i.IONS was initiated by the Indian Navy in 2008, currently it has 24 Members & 8 Observers states.
3. Name India’s 1st indigenous Autonomous Drone Defence Dome (AD3) that was developed by
“Grene Robotics”:
1) Bharat Dome
2) Indrajaal
3) Iron Dome
4) Bharatjaal
5) Bharat Shield
Answer- 2) Indrajaal
Explanation:
India’s first indigenous Autonomous Drone Defence Dome (AD3) namely ‘Indrajaal’ has been developed
by Grene Robotics, a Hyderabad-based company into building autonomous technologies. This Anti-
Drone Dome provides a 24*7 protection to a large area/city of 1,000-2,000 sq km against threats such as
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)
4. Identify the company that recently entered into a Rs 499 crore worth contract with Defence
Ministry for Manufacturing Akash Missiles:
1) Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd
3) Bharat Dynamics
4) Mishra Dhatu Nigam
5) Bharat Electronics
Answer- 3) Bharat Dynamics
Explanation:
Bharat Dynamics Ltd (BDL) signed a INR 499 crore contract with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) for
manufacture and supply of Akash Missiles (Surface-to-Air Missile System) to the Indian Air Force (IAF).
• Akash was developed by DRDO
• BDL is headquartered at Hyderabad, Telangana
5. Name the country that developed ‘HELMA-P (High-energy Laser for Multiple Application –
Power)’, a Laser-Powered Anti-Drone System
1) Russia
2) Germany
3) Israel
4) France
5) China
Answer- 4) France

Explanation:
The French Armed Forces used ‘HELMA-P (High-energy Laser for Multiple Application – Power)’, a Laser-
Powered Anti-Drone System to destroy a drone during a test of technology conducted near the Atlantic
coast in Southwestern part of France.
6. In July 2021, Indian Army renamed one of its military firing ranges as “Vidya Balan Firing
Range”. Where is the firing range located?
1) Teesta, West Bengal
2) Gulmarg, Jammu & Kashmir
3) Pokhran, Rajasthan
4) Babina, Madhya Pradesh
5) Leh, Ladakh
Answer- 2) Gulmarg, Jammu & Kashmir
Explanation:
Indian Army named a military firing range in Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir as “Vidya Balan Firing
Range”. This comes as a move to honour the veteran Bollywood actress Vidya Balan, who is the only actor
(in 2021) to join the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, the governing body behind the Oscars.
7. Where did Indian Navy’s INS Tabar conduct a maritime partnership exercise (in July’21) with
Italian navy?
1) Mediterranean Sea
2) Arabian Sea
3) Tyrrhenian Sea
4) Indian Ocean
5) Baltic Sea
Answer- 3) Tyrrhenian Sea
Explanation:
INS Tabar participated in a Maritime Partnership Exercise with ITS Antonio Marceglia, a frontline frigate
of the Italian Navy, on 4- 5 July in the Tyrrhenian Sea.
i.India inaugurated an “Indian Army Memorial” at Cassino, Italy
8. Identify the company that recently (in July’21) delivered its 10th P-8I Maritime Surveillance
Aircraft (Poseidon 8I) to the Indian Navy
1) Dassault Aviation
2) Airbus
4) Boeing
5) General Dynamics
Answer- 4) Boeing
Explanation:
Aerospace company Boeing has delivered the 10th P-8I Maritime Surveillance Aircraft (Poseidon 8I) to
the Indian Navy at INS Hansa, Goa.

9. Name the countries that virtually participated (in July’21) alongside India in the Trilateral
Tabletop Exercise 2021 (TTX-2021) on Maritime Security
A) Maldives B) Indonesia
C) Sri Lanka D) Bangladesh
1) Both A & B
2) Both B & C
3) Both C & D
4) Both A & C
5) Both B & D
Answer- 4) Both A & C
Explanation:
Defence Officials from India, Sri Lanka and the Maldives participated in a virtual Trilateral Tabletop
Exercise 2021 (TTX-2021) on Maritime Security. TTX-2021 was organized by Maritime Warfare Centre,
Mumbai from July 14-15, 2021.
About Sri Lanka
President – Gotabaya Rajapaksa
Capital – Colombo, Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
About Maldives
President – Ibrahim Mohamed Solih
Capital – Male
10. In July 2021, the extended range version of BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missile, with __________
range failed during a test flight.
1) 290 kms
2) 800 kms
3) 450 kms
4) 380 kms
5) 625 kms
Answer- 3) 450 kms
Explanation:
The extended range version of BrahMos supersonic cruise missile failed during a test firing being
carried out off the coast of Odisha and fell shortly after takeoff. This is a newer version with a range of
450 kms.
i.It is jointly developed by DRDO and BrahMos Aerospace Corporation (a JV between India & Russia).
11. In July 2021, India received the 1st batch of 2 MH-60R Multi Role Helicopters from ___________,
this a part of India’s deal to procure _____ such MH-60R Helicopters.
1) USA; 15
2) Russia; 24
3) Israel; 15
4) USA; 24
5) Israel; 24
Answer- 4) USA; 24
Explanation:
In July 2021, Indian Navy received the 1st batch of 2 MH-60R Multi Role Helicopters (MRH) from the
United States (US) Navy.

i.India has ordered a total of 24 MH-60R Helicopters to the US government at an estimated cost of USD
2.4 billion.
12. Identify the Country that recently (in July’21) test fired the Hypersonic Cruise Missile - “Zircon”
1) Pakistan
2) France
3) Russia
4) Israel
5) China
Answer- 3) Russia
Explanation:
Russia successfully test-fired the Zircon (also known as Tsirkon) Hypersonic Cruise Missile from Russian
Navy’s Admiral Gorshkov warship in White Sea. The missile successfully hit a target situated more than
350 Kms away.
13. In July 2021, ___________ distributed the 1st batch of _____ Indigenous 12.7 mm Stabilised Remote
Control Gun (SRCG) systems to Indian Navy & Coast Guard
1) Ordnance Factory; 15
2) DRDO; 25
4) DRDO; 12
Answer- 3) Ordnance Factory; 25
Explanation:
Ordnance Factory, Tiruchirappalli (OFT) handed over the 1st Batch of 25 Indigenously produced 12.7 mm
Stabilised Remote Control Gun (SRCG) systems to the Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard (ICG).
14. Name the country that recently (in July’21) conducted a successful trail of “S-500 Air Defence
Missile Systems” - a Long-range Surface-to-Air Missile
1) China
2) Japan
3) Israel
4) Pakistan
5) Russia
Answer- 5) Russia
Explanation:
Russia successfully test-fired its new S-500 Air Defence Missile Systems in a Kapustin Yar Training
ground, Russia. The missile, considered as the most advanced anti-missile system, successfully hit a high-
speed ballistic target. It is a Long-range Surface-to-Air Missile Defence System with a range of 600 kms.
15. Which company recently (in July’21) delivered the 1st set of Medium Range Surface to Air
Missile (MRSAM) to Indian Air Force?
1) Bharat Electronics Ltd
3) Bharat Dynamics Ltd

5) BEML Ltd
Answer- 3) Bharat Dynamics Ltd
Explanation:
Bharat Dynamic Ltd (BDL) officially started the delivery of the 1st Missile of the 1st Firing unit of Medium
Range Surface to Air Missile (MRSAM) for delivery to the Indian Air Force (IAF).
About BDL:
CMD – Commodore Siddharth Mishra
Headquarters – Hyderabad, Telangana
16. Name the organisation that recently (in July’21) conducted successful trails of ‘AKASH-NG’ - a
New Generation Surface-to-Air missile
1) ISRO
2) DRDO
5) Bharat Dynamics
Answer- 2) DRDO
Explanation:
DRDO successfully tested the New Generation (NG) Surface-to-Air missile ‘AKASH-NG’ Missile for the
Indian Air Force (IAF) & Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) for the Indian Army.
17. Where did Indian Navy recently (in July’21) conduct a Bilateral Passage Exercise with the Royal
Navy of UK?
1) Arabian Sea
2) North Atlantic Ocean
3) Bay of Bengal
4) Andaman Sea
5) Mediterranean Sea
Answer- 3) Bay of Bengal
Explanation:
Indian Navy participated in a Bilateral Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with the Royal Navy of the United
Kingdom in Bay of Bengal from July 21-22, 2021. The Maritime Exercise aimed at sharpening the ability
of two navies to operate together in the maritime domain.
18. Identify the Indian Naval Ship that conducted a 2-day maritime exercise (in July’21) with
French Navy on the Bay of Biscay.
1) INS Talwar
2) INS Mysore
3) INS Tabar
4) INS Satpura
5) INS Sahyadri
Answer- 3) INS Tabar
Explanation:
In July 2021, INS Tabar participated in a 2-day maritime exercise with French Navy on the Bay of Biscay.
They conducted a wide range of exercises, including anti-submarine and air defence drills.

19. What are the points that are correctly related to the 325th Russian Navy Day celebrations?
A) General Bipin Rawat, Chief of Defence Staff, participated in the event which was also
participated by INS Talwar
B) India is set to procure 21 of Russia’s MiG-29 Fighter Aircrafts for Indian Air Force
C) Russia unveiled a prototype of a new Fighter jet ‘Checkmate’- fifth-generation stealth fighter
jet
1) Only A & B
2) All A, B & C
3) Only A & C
4) Only C
5) Only B & C
Explanation:
Indian Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh attended the 325th Russian Navy Day celebrations held at St.
Petersburg, Russia on 25th July, 2021. Indian Navy’s Stealth Frigate INS Tabar participated in the Navy
Day Celebrations of Russia.
i.Russia handed over to Indian Air Force (IAF) staff a commercial offer to deliver 21 MiG-29 Fighter
Aircrafts.
ii.During the air show, Russia unveiled a prototype of a new Fighter jet ‘Checkmate’. Checkmate is a fifth-
generation stealth fighter jet.
20. In July 2021, India & Russia conducted the 12th edition of Naval exercise ‘INDRA’ in ____________,
where Indian side was represented by __________.
1) Baltic Sea; INS Tabar
2) Baltic Sea; INS Trishul
3) Andaman Sea; INS Tabar
4) Andaman Sea; INS Trishul
5) Arabian Sea; INS Tabar
Answer- 1) Baltic Sea; INS Tabar
Explanation:
The 12th Edition of Biennial bilateral maritime Exercise ‘INDRA Navy-21’ was held between the Indian
Navy & Russian Federation Navy in the Baltic Sea from July 28-29, 2021. Stealth Frigate INS Tabar
represented the Indian Navy.
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

1. A Student-Teacher duo from Tamil Nadu has discovered _____ new asteroids during the IASC
Citizen Science Programme organised by ____________.
1) 5; ISRO
2) 2; NASA
3) 3; NASA
4) 2; ISRO
5) 5; NASA
Answer- 3) 3; NASA

Explanation:
3-new asteroids (BBM2101, BBM2102, and BBM2103) were discovered by a Student-Teacher duo
from Trichy, Tamil Nadu. The discovery was a part of the International Astronomical Search
Collaboration (IASC) Citizen Science Programme, organised by National Aeronautics and Space
Administration (NASA).
About NASA:
Established – 1958
Administrator – Bill Nelson
2. Which company recently (in July’21) launched 36 communication satellites using Soyuz rocket
to complete its ‘Five to 50’ ambition to provide internet connectivity to the Northern
Hemisphere?
1) OneWeb
2) SpaceX
3) Telesat
4) Intelsat
5) Kepler Communications
Answer- 1) OneWeb
Explanation:
36 Broadband Satellites of OneWeb were launched into orbit by a Soyuz rocket from Vostochny
Cosmodrome in Siberia, Russia.
The launch marks the completion of OneWeb’s ‘Five to 50’ ambition to bring into orbit the satellites
required to enable connectivity services to the Northern Hemisphere
3. Which company recently (in July’21) launched 7 satellites from 3 countries viz, United
States(US), Netherlands, and Poland using modified Boeing 747 aircraft?
1) Virgin Orbit
2) SpaceX
3) OneWeb
4) Blue Origin
5) Boeing
Answer- 1) Virgin Orbit
Explanation:
In July 2021, Virgin Orbit delivered 7 satellites from 3 countries viz, United States(US), Netherlands,
and Poland into space using its modified Boeing 747 aircraft, making it the company’s 1st commercial
launch.
4. Identify the country that launched the World’s 1st Meteorological Satellite for Civil services
called “Fengyun-3E (FY-3E)” that operates on the Dawn-Dusk orbit:
1) China
2) Japan
3) South Korea
4) Israel
5) Vietnam
Answer- 1) China

Explanation:
China National Space Administration (CNSA) launched a new meteorological satellite ‘Fengyun-3E (FY-
3E)’ aboard a Long March-4C carrier rocket from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in China. Called the
‘dawn satellite’, FY-3E is the world’s 1st meteorological satellite for civil service in a dawn-dusk orbit.
A dawn-to-dusk orbit is a sun-synchronous orbit in which the satellite tracks but never moves into the
Earth’s shadow.
5. Identify the Country that recently (in July’21) unveiled a 5th Generation-long range Sea
Breaker missile system
1) Israel
2) China
3) Belgium
4) France
5) Russia
Answer- 1) Israel
Explanation:
Israeli defence major Rafael Advanced Defense Systems (RADS) Ltd. unveiled an all-weather missile
Sea Breaker, a 5th generation long range, autonomous, precision-guided missile system to address an
operational gap in maritime and artillery strike systems through a single platform.
6. Select the country that developed “Space Data Integrator (SDI)” a tool to track rocket launch &
its return to earth
1) India
2) China
3) Australia
4) UK
5) USA
Answer- 5) USA
Explanation:
USA’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has developed a new tool called ‘Space Data Integrator
(SDI)’ which will help in better tracking of rocket launches and space vehicles returning to Earth, it will
help in shortening the time that airspaces are closed.
7. Which telescope was used by Indian Researchers for mapping the very rare SuperLuminous
Supernova (SLSNe)?
1) Devasthal Optical Telescope
2) Sampurnanand Telescope
3) Himalayan Chandra Telescope
4) Both 1 & 2
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 5) All 1, 2 & 3
Explanation:
A Team of Indian Researchers spotted the very rare SuperLuminous Supernova (SLSNe) using the special
arrangements at India’s Devasthal Optical Telescope (DOT-3.6 m), Nainital, Uttarakhand along with 2
other Indian telescopes – Sampurnanand Telescope (1.04 m), Nainital & Himalayan Chandra Telescope
(2.0 m) in Ladakh.

8. Researchers from _____________ discovered the existence of 2 species of Few Electron Bubbles
(FEBs) in superfluid Helium
1) IIT Bombay
2) IIT Madras
3) IISc Bangalore
4) NIT Warangal
5) IIT Ropar
Answer- 3) IISc Bangalore
Explanation:
Team of Scientists was led by Professor Ambarish Ghosh from Indian Institute of Science (IISc),
Bengaluru, Karnataka have discovered the existence of 2 species of Few Electron Bubbles (FEBs) in
superfluid Helium for the 1st time.
9. Who was honoured with ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ during the 40th anniversary celebration
of India’s 1st Communication satellite – APPLE by Chandigarh University?
1) RM Vasagam
2) Mylswamy Annadurai
3) A. S. Kiran Kumar
4) Ritu Karidhal
5) Muthayya Vanitha
Answer- 1) RM Vasagam
Explanation:
Chandigarh University organised the 40th anniversary celebration of India’s 1st Communication satellite
– APPLE Satellite. On the occasion, Prof. RM Vasagam, Director of Project APPLE, was awarded ‘Lifetime
Achievement Award’ by Chandigarh University.
10. Name the location chosen by ISRO for launching its Geo Imaging Satellite-1 (GISAT-1):
1) Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, Kerala
2) Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Andhra Pradesh
3) Dr. Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha
4) U R Rao Satellite Centre, Karnataka
5) Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre, Tamil Nadu
Answer- 2) Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
ISRO is all set to launch its Geo Imaging Satellite-1 (GISAT-1), weighing about 2,268-kg, onboard
Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle-F10 (GSLV-F10) rocket on August 12, 2021 from Satish Dhawan
Space Centre (SDSC), Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.
11. In July 2021, ____________________ became the 3rd Indian origin woman to be in Space, when she
took part in the “Unity 22” trial mission of ________________
1) Sunita Williams; SpaceX
2) Sirisha Bandla; Blue Origin
3) Sunita Williams; Virgin Galactic
4) Sirisha Bandla; SpaceX
5) Sirisha Bandla; Virgin Galactic
Answer- 5) Sirisha Bandla; Virgin Galactic

Explanation:
Virgin Galactic announced a 6-member crew of its human commercial space mission “Unity 22”. The
crew includes Richard Branson – the founder of Virgin Galactic as one of its passengers.
Indian origin Sirisha Bandla took part in the Virgin Galactic’s 1.5-hour trail space mission in July, to
become the 3rd Indian Origin woman to be in space (after Kalpana Chawla and Sunita Williams).
12. ‘Linglong One’ - World’s 1st Commercial Small Modular Reactor is planned to be constructed
in Which Country?
1) Sweden
2) Japan
3) Indonesia
4) Singapore
5) China
Answer- 5) China
Explanation:
China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) has announced the official beginning of the construction of
the World’s 1st commercial Small Modular Reactor (SMR) named ‘Linglong One’ at the Changjiang
Nuclear Power Plant in China’s Hainan Province. It has a generation capacity of 125 MW.
13. In July 2021, ISRO successfully conducted its 3rd Long duration Hot test of the Liquid
propellant Vikas Engine. Name the ISRO mission where the engine will be deployed.
1) Gaganyaan
2) Mars Orbiter Mission
3) Mangalyaan 2
4) Shukrayaan-1
5) Aditya-L1
Answer- 1) Gaganyaan
Explanation:
ISRO successfully conducted the 3rd Long duration Hot test of the Liquid propellant Vikas Engine for
the core L110 liquid stage of human rated GSLV MkIII vehicle, as part of the engine qualification
requirement for the Gaganyaan Programme (India’s 1st Human Space flight programme).
i.The engine was tested for 240 seconds at the engine test facility of ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC),
Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu.
14. Which organisation recently (in July’21) developed an Indigenous High Strength Metastable
Beta Titanium Alloy?
1) National Metallurgical Laboratory
2) Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory
3) Advanced Numerical Research & Analysis Group
4) Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute
5) Defence Electronics Research Laboratory
Answer- 2) Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory
Explanation:
Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL), a lab of Defence Research and Development
Organisation (DRDO) has developed an Indigenous High Strength Metastable Beta Titanium Alloy. It
will be useful in manufacturing intricate components for aerospace applications.

15. Identify the research institute that developed “NBDriver” - a mathematical model to study
cancer cells
1) NIT Trichy
2) IIT New Delhi
3) IIT Madras
4) IISc Bangalore
5) NIT Warangal
Answer- 3) IIT Madras
Explanation:
Researchers from the Robert Bosch Centre for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (RBCDSAI), IIT-
Madras developed the mathematical model based on Artificial Intelligence (AI), called NBDriver
(neighbourhood driver) to study the cancer-causing mutations in cells.
16. Identify the country that recently (in July’21) launched a Maglev Train with a capability of
attaining 600 kmph speed
1) China
2) Japan
3) Israel
4) South Korea
5) Russia
Answer- 1) China
Explanation:
China has unveiled a new Maglev transportation system, which is capable of achieving a maximum speed
of 600 kmph or 372 mph, in Qingdao, the coastal city in Shandong province of China.
17. In July 2021, _____________ launched its 1st human spaceflight ‘New Shepard’ with 4-passengers
onboard - including its founder ______________.
1) Blue Origin; Richard Branson
2) Virgin Galactic; Richard Branson
3) SpaceX; Elon Musk
4) Virgin Galactic; Jeff Bezos
5) Blue Origin; Jeff Bezos
Answer- 5) Blue Origin; Jeff Bezos
Explanation:
‘New Shepard’ Rocket System built by Blue Origin successfully completed its 1st human spaceflight with
4 people on board. American Businessman & founder of ‘Blue Origin’ - Jeff Bezos was one of the crew
members of the space flight.
18. Which Space Agency is planning to launch ‘Near-Earth Asteroid Scout’ - a payload of the Artemis
I program?
1) SpaceX
2) JAXA
3) Roscosmos
4) Blue Origin
5) NASA
Answer- 5) NASA

Explanation:
NASA’s new spacecraft, named Near-Earth Asteroid Scout (NEA Scout), is one of several payloads of the
Artemis I program, which is expected to be launched in November 2021.
19. Which Space Agency (in July’21) launched “Nauka” - a Space Laboratory to the International
Space Station (ISS)?
1) SpaceX
2) JAXA
3) Roscosmos
4) Blue Origin
5) NASA
Answer- 3) Roscosmos
Explanation:
Russia’s Space Agency Roscosmos successfully launched ‘Nauka’ to the International Space Station (ISS)
onboard Proton-M booster rocket.
i.Nauka is Russia’s largest space laboratory, it will provide more room for scientific experiments and
space for the crew in ISS.
20. In July 2021, ___________ based Tata Boeing Aerospace Limited (TBAL) a joint venture company
between _____________ & Boeing, delivered the 100th fuselage for AH-64 Apache combat helicopter
to Boeing
1) Hyderabad; Tata Advanced Systems
2) Noida; Tata Advanced Systems
3) Bangalore; Tata Advanced Systems
4) Bangalore; Tata Sikorsky Aerospace Ltd
5) Noida; Tata Sikorsky Aerospace Ltd
Answer- 1) Hyderabad; Tata Advanced Systems
Explanation:
Tata Boeing Aerospace Limited (TBAL) delivered the 100th fuselage for AH-64 Apache combat
helicopter to Boeing, which will be used in the Global production of AH-64 Apache manufacturing facility
at Arizona, USA.
i.TBAL is a Joint Venture company between Tata Advanced Systems and Boeing, that was set up in
Hyderabad, Telangana
21. Which organisation developed ‘AMLEX’ - a 1st of its kind device that regulates the flow of
medical oxygen?
1) IIT New Delhi
2) IIT Madras
3) IIT Ropar
4) IIT Guwahati
5) IIT Roorkee
Answer- 3) IIT Ropar
Explanation:
Researchers at IIT-Ropar have developed ‘AMLEX’, a 1st of its kind device that is capable of regulating
the flow of medical oxygen from a cylinder during inhalation and exhalation by a patient. It significantly
reduces oxygen wastage.

22. Which space agency was selected by NASA (in July’21) for its ‘Europa Clipper Mission’?
1) Blue Origin
2) ISRO
3) SpaceX
4) Roscosmos
5) JAXA
Answer- 3) SpaceX
Explanation:
US Space Agency NASA has selected Space Exploration Technologies Corporation (SpaceX) for the
Europa Clipper Mission. It will be Earth’s 1st mission to conduct detailed investigations of Jupiter’s moon
Europa.
23.‘C3iHub’ launched 1st cohort of Startups & R&D investigators for Cyber Security Solutions.
‘C3iHub’ belongs to which Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)?
1) IIT Madras
2) IIT Kanpur
3) IIT Bombay
4) IIT Delhi
5) IIT Roorkee
Answer - 2) IIT Kanpur
Explanation –
The technology innovation hub on cyber security at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur (IIT-K)
namely ‘C3iHub’ launched the first cohort comprising 13 start-ups for incubation and 25 R&D (Research
& Development) principal investigators research programs to develop services and products for cyber
security domains.
24. Name the e-Governance Infrastructure company that developed the World’s 1st cab-hailing
open-source platform.
1) CDSL
2) HCL Technologies
3) NSDL
4) Zerodha
5) CAMS
Answer- 3) NSDL
Explanation:
NSDL e-Governance Infrastructure Ltd is developing the World’s 1st cab-hailing platform enabled by
Open-Source specifications. It will allow enterprises, cab companies, and individual players to access the
platform on their own pacts using open-source technologies
25. Name the bank that developed ‘Secured Logistics Document Exchange (SLDE)’ platform - a
secured document exchange system
1) ICICI Bank
2) SBI
3) HDFC Bank
4) Only 1 & 3
5) All 1, 2 & 3

Answer- 5) All 1, 2 & 3
Explanation:
As a part of efforts for improving the ease of doing business, the Central Government launched the
‘Secured Logistics Document Exchange (SLDE)’ and ‘Calculator for Green House Gas (GHG)
Emissions’.
i.SLDE platform was developed and executed with banks (ICICI, Axis Bank, State Bank of India (SBI)
and HDFC Bank) and stakeholders including freight forwarders, exporters, importers and vessel
operators.
26. Which country is planning to launch the 1st commercial Liquid Thorium Nuclear Reactor?
1) India
2) New Zealand
3) Iran
4) China
5) Russia
Answer- 4) China
Explanation:
Chinese scientists have unveiled plans for a first of its kind commercial Nuclear reactor which runs on
liquid Thorium rather than uranium This prototype reactor being developed by a team of scientists at
the Shanghai Institute of Applied physics.
27. Which space organisation is planning to launch “EOS-3” - an advanced Geo-Imaging Satellite?
1) SpaceX
2) Roscosmos
3) ISRO
4) NASA
5) Blue Origin
Answer- 3) ISRO
Explanation:
ISRO is set to launch its most advanced Geo-Imaging Satellite ‘EOS-3’ (also known as GISAT-1) on August
12, 2021. It will be capable of near-real time monitoring of natural disasters like Floods & Cyclones.
28. Identify the country that launched “Nauka” - a Sapce Laboratory to the International Space
Station
1) Russia
2) China
3) USA
4) France
5) Italy
Answer- 1) Russia
Explanation:
Russia’s Space Agency ‘Roscosmos’ launched its Largest Space Laboratory ‘Nauka (meaning Peace)’ to
the International Space Station (ISS) from Baikonur, Kazakhstan. ‘Nauka’ will replace the Russian Module
‘Pirs’ on the ISS.

29. Which company recently (in July’21) launched 5 shipping vessels including 3 Floating Border
Outpost Vessels (FBOP) for Border Security Force?
1) Hindustan Shipyard
2) Cochin Shipyard
3) Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers
4) Goa Shipyard
5) Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders
Answer- 2) Cochin Shipyard
Explanation:
Cochin Shipyard Ltd (CSL) launched 5 vessels – 3 Floating Border Outpost Vessels (FBOP) for Border
Security Force (BSF) & 2 Mini General Cargo Ships for JSW Group from its dock in Cochin, Kerala.
i.Indian Air Force (IAF) formally inducted the Rafale Aircraft into the 101 Squadron of the Eastern Air
Command (EAC) at Hasimara Air Force, West Bengal.
SPORTS
1. During a Chess Grandmaster event in Budapest, Indian-origin ____________________ became the
youngest-ever Chess Grandmaster
1) Arjun Erigaisi
2) Mishra Swayams
3) Raunak Sadhwani
4) Abhimanyu Mishra
5) Prithu Gupta
Answer- 4) Abhimanyu Mishra
Explanation:
Indian American chess player Abhimanyu Mishra (12 years 4 months, 25 days old) became the
youngest ever Chess Grandmaster after he scored his third Grandmaster (GM) norm in Budapest,
Hungary.
2. Which country was chosen as the new venue of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Tournament due to
the prevailing pandemic situation in India?
1) Qatar
2) UAE
3) Oman
4) Both 2 & 3
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Explanation:
ICC shifted the venue of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Tournament from India to United Arab Emirates
(UAE) and Oman, due to India’s prevailing pandemic situation. The tournament will be hosted by the
Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) at 4 venues

3. As per the July 2021 rankings of International Hockey Federation (FIH), Indian Men’s team was
ranked at _________ position, while the ranking was topped by _____________.
1) 6th; England
2) 10th; England
3) 4th; Netherland
4) 4th; Australia
5) 10th; Netherland
Answer- 4) 4th; Australia
Explanation:
In the recent rankings released by the International Hockey Federation (FIH), the positions of Indian
Men’s and Women’s Hockey teams remain unaltered at 4th and 10th position respectively.
i.Australian Men’s team and Netherlands Women Team topped topped the list
4. Identify the organisation that recently (in July’21) got recognised as a National Sports
Federation (NSF) of India:
1) Softball Association of India
2) Wushu Federation of India
3) Fencing Federation of India
4) WAKO India Kickboxing Federation
5) National Rifle Association of India
Answer- 4) WAKO India Kickboxing Federation
Explanation:
On June 2nd, The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports recognised WAKO India Kickboxing Federation
as National Sports Federation (NSF) of India. In June 2021, International Olympics Committee (IOC)
recognised “World Association of Kickboxing Organizations (WAKO)”, the international federation for
Kickboxing, as a full-time member of Olympic games.
5. In July 2021, _____________ driver Max Verstappen from __________ won the Austrian Grand Prix
2021, making his 3rd consecutive win & 5th win in 2021
1) Red Bull Racing; England
2) Mercedes; England
3) Red Bull Racing; France
4) Mercedes; France
5) Red Bull Racing; Belgium
Answer- 5) Red Bull Racing; Belgium
Explanation:
Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen (Belgium) won the Austrian Grand Prix 2021, making his 3rd
consecutive win and 5th win in 2021. He was quickly followed by Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas and
McLaren’s Lando Norris in 2nd & 3rd positions respectively.
6. Identify the points that are correctly related to the ISSF World Cup 2021:
A) The tournament was held in Lonato, Italy, where Germany secured the top spot
B) India was placed at the 10th spot with 4-Medals
C) India’s only Gold Medal was won by Rahi Sarnobat in Women’s 25m Pistol event
1) Only A & B
2) Only B & C

3) All A, B & C
4) Only B
5) Only A
Explanation:
India bagged 4 Medals (1 Gold, 1 Silver & 2 Bronze) and finished 10th at the ISSF World Cup 2021
Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun held at Osijek, Croatia from June 22 – July 3, 2021.
i.The Medals table was topped by Russia with 18 Medals followed by Italy & Germany with 10 Medals
each.
ii.India’s only Gold Medal was won by Rahi Sarnobat in Women’s 25m Pistol event
7. Who won the Silver Lake Open Chess tournament in Serbia?

1) Raunak Sadhwani
2) Nihal Sarin
3) Abhimanyu Puranik
4) Koneru Humpy
5) Tania Sachdev
Answer- 2) Nihal Sarin
Explanation:
In July 2021, Nihal Sarin (16-year old) from Kerala won the Silver Lake Open Chess tournament in
Serbia.
8. Which city will jointly host the AFC Women’s Asia Cup football tournament in 2022 along with
Mumbai?
1) Bhubaneswar
2) Ahmedabad
3) Pune
4) Both 1 & 2
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 3) Pune
Explanation:
Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has changed the host cities of 2022’s Women’s Asia Cup
tournament from the previously selected Bhubaneswar & Ahmedabad to newer venues at Mumbai &
Pune both from Maharashtra. This move was taken by AFC to minimise the travel time and maintain an
optimum bio-secure bubble for the players.
9. Indian Grandmaster _______________ finished 2nd in the Women’s Speed Chess Championship
finals which was conducted in online mode.
1) Tania Sachdev
2) Harika Dronavalli
3) Koneru Humpy
4) Subbaraman Vijayalakshmi
5) Eesha Karavade
Answer- 2) Harika Dronavalli

Explanation:
Indian Grandmaster Harika Dronavalli finished 2nd with 15-13 points in the Women’s Speed Chess
Championship finals after losing to China’s Hou Yifan, the current World No.1 player. The tournament
was conducted in online mode.
10. 2 Indians made history by qualifying to the Tokyo Olympics, where ______________ became 1st
Indian male athlete to participate in the 400m hurdles & _______________ became 1st Indian female
swimmer to qualify for Olympics.
1) Avinash Sable; Maana Patel
2) MP Jabir; Maana Patel
3) Avinash Sable; Kamalpreet Kaur
4) Avinash Sable; Annu Rani
5) MP Jabir; Annu Rani
Answer- 2) MP Jabir; Maana Patel
Explanation:
Indian Navy’s athlete MP Jabir will be 1st Indian male athlete to participate in the 400m hurdles in
Olympics when he competes at the Tokyo Olympics 2020.
Maana Patel became the 1st Indian female swimmer ever to qualify for the Olympics.
11. Who became the World’s leading run scorer in Women's International Cricket in all 3-
formats?
1) Charlotte Edwards
2) Mithali Raj
3) Heather Knight
4) Veda Krishnamurthy
5) Sarah Taylor
Answer- 2) Mithali Raj
Explanation:
Indian cricketer and women’s ODI Captain Mithali Raj became the World’s leading run scorer in
women’s international cricket in all three formats. The current ICC ODI Women’s No.1 player has scored
a total of 10277 runs in 317 matches.
12. Who won the 2021 Serbia Open Chess Championship?

1) Aryan Chopra
2) Arjun Erigaisi
3) Nihal Sarin
4) V Pranav
5) Aditya Mittal
Answer- 3) Nihal Sarin
Explanation:
Indian Chess Grandmaster Nihal Sarin won the Serbia Open Chess Championship in Belgrade, Serbia.
This is the 2nd consecutive win for the 16-year-old from Kerala, after he won the Silver Lake Open Chess
Tournament in June 2021.

13. In July 2021, Famous International football player Toni Kroos announced retirement. Which
country did he represent in International matches?
1) Argentina
2) Brazil
3) Germany
4) France
5) England
Answer- 3) Germany
Explanation:
Germany midfielder Toni Kroos has announced his retirement from international football after the
European Championship 2020 (due to pandemic it postponed to 2021) but he will continue his club career
with Real Madrid.
14. Who recently (in July’21) became the 1st ever batsman to score 14,000 runs in T20 Cricket?
1) Virat Kohli
2) Kieron Pollard
3) Babar Azam
4) Chris Gayle
5) Aaron Finch
Answer- 4) Chris Gayle
Explanation:
West Indies cricketer Chris Gayle popularly known as “Universal Boss” created history by becoming the
1st ever batsman to score 14,000 runs in T20 format.
15. Identify the points that are correctly related to 2021’s Wimbledon Championships:
A) Novak Djokovic won his 3rd consecutive Men’s Singles Title in Wimbledon 2021
B) A Total of 20 Grand Slam titles were won by Novak Djokovic, he also became the 1st person in
the 21st century to win 3 major Grand Slams in a single season
C) Bianca Andreescu won her maiden Women’s Single Title in Wimbledon 2021
1) Only A & B
2) Only C
3) Only B & C
4) Only A
5) Only A & C
Explanation:
The 134th Edition of Wimbledon Championships 2021 was held at London, UK from 28th June – 11th July,
2021.
i.Novak Djokovic (Serbia) defeated Matteo Berrettini (Italy) to win the Men’s Singles Title of Wimbledon.
It is Djokovic’s 6th Wimbledon Title (3rd consecutive one) & 20th Grand Slam Title.
ii.Djokovic is the only man since Australia’s Rod Laver (1969) to win the first 3 major Grand Slams
(Australian Open, French Open & Wimbledon) of a season in a single year.
iii.Ashleigh Barty (Australia) defeated Karolina Pliskova (Czech Republic) to win her maiden Women’s
Single Title of Wimbledon

16. _________________ won the 2020 UEFA European Football Championship, while _______________ was
awarded the Golden Boot Award
1) England; Lionel Messi
2) Italy; Cristiano Ronaldo
3) England; Leonardo Bonucci
4) Italy; Lionel Messi
5) England; Cristiano Ronaldo
Answer- 2) Italy; Cristiano Ronaldo
Explanation:
Italy won the 16th Edition of ‘2020 UEFA European Football Championship (UEFA Euro 2020)’ by
defeating England on penalties in the finals held at Wembley Stadium, London, UK.
i.Leonardo Bonucci (Italy) won the Star of the Match Award.
Category Winner
Alipay Top Scorer Award Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal)
(Also known as Golden Boot Award)
Player of the Tournament Gianluigi Donnarumma (Italy)
(Also known as Golden Ball Award)
17. Indian Grandmaster Vishwanathan Anand finished _________ in the 2021 Croatia Grand Chess
Tour Rapid and Blitz tournament held at Zagreb, Croatia
1) 3rd
2) 2nd
3) 1st
4) 4th
5) 5th
Answer- 2) 2nd
Explanation:
India’s Vishwanathan Anand finished 2nd in the 2021 Croatia Grand Chess Tour Rapid and Blitz
tournament held at Zagreb, Croatia from July 5-12, 2021. Maxime Vachier-Lagrave finished 1st in the
tournament.
18. What are the points that are correctly related to the 2021 Copa America tournament?
A) Uruguay under the captaincy of Neymar won the 2021 Copa America, which was hosted by
Argentina
B) Lionel Messi was awarded both top awards - Golden Boot & Golden Ball award
C) Argentina’s Emiliano Martinez was awarded the Golden Glove for the tournament
1) Only A & B
2) Only C
3) Only B & C
4) Only B
5) Only A & C
Explanation:
Argentina won the 2021’s Copa America football tournament against Brazil in the finals on a 1-0
victory. The 2021 Copa America tournament was hosted by Brazil and the finals took place at Maracana
stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

i.Argentina under the Captaincy of Lionel Messi won the 1st title for the country after a gap of 28 years.
• Golden Boot (Top Scorer) Award – Lionel Messi
• Golden Ball (Best Player) Award – Lionel Messi (4 Goals & 5 assist in 6-Matches)
• Golden Glove (Best Goalkeeper) Award – Emiliano Martinez (Argentina)
19. In July 2021, Bowler Pankaj Singh retired from all forms of Cricket. He has been a part of which
regional cricket team?
1) Gujarat
2) Maharashtra
3) Rajasthan
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
Bowler Pankaj Singh, who represented India in 2 Test matches & 1 One-Day International, officially
retired from all forms of Cricket. He has been a part of Rajasthan Cricket Association for the last 15-years.
20. Name the Country that was awarded with the opportunity to host 2026 - World Badminton
Championship by the Badminton World Federation
1) China
2) Indonesia
3) Malaysia
4) India
5) Singapore
Answer- 4) India
Explanation:
India is all set to host the BWF’s (Badminton World Federation) World Badminton Championships in
2026. This information was provided by the sport’s global governing body, Badminton World Federation.
• Badminton World Federation is Headquartered at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
21. Who became (in July’21) the fastest ever batsman to score 14 Centuries in ODI Cricket?
1) Virat Kohli
2) Jonny Bairstow
3) Babar Azam
4) Evin Lewis
5) Jason Roy
Answer- 3) Babar Azam
Explanation:
Pakistan’s Babar Azam became the fastest batsman to score 14 centuries in the history of One Day
International (ODI) cricket. He attained this feat on his 81st innings
22. 4th edition of Khelo India Youth Games is postponed to February 2022 by the host _____________,
for the 1st time - this edition will feature ______ indigenous games
1) Haryana; 6
2) Assam; 5
3) Haryana; 4

4) Assam; 4
5) Haryana; 5
Answer- 5) Haryana; 5
Explanation:
Haryana State government which is set to host the 4th edition of Khelo India Youth Games in November
2021, has postponed the event to February 2022.
i.A total of 25 Sporting events, including 5 indigenous games (Yoga, Gatka, Kalaripayattu, Thang-Ta and
Mallakhamb)
ii.Mascot for 2021 – ‘Dhakad’
23. In July 2021, ____________, the host of 2nd edition of Khelo India University Games (KIUG)
announced to conduct the event on ________________.
1) Assam; November 2021
2) Haryana; March 2022
3) Karnataka; March 2022
4) Haryana; November 2021
5) Karnataka; November 2021
Answer- 3) Karnataka; March 2022
Explanation:
Karnataka, the host of 2nd edition of Khelo India University Games (KIUG) announced that the 12-day
long event will be conducted from 5th March 2022 in Bangalore.
i.A total of 18 sporting events will be conducted in KIUG, with the inclusion of 2 new indigenous games –
Yogasana & Mallakhamb
24. Who became the 1st Woman Cricketer to be banned for Doping?
1) Anshula Rao
2) Harleen Deol
3) Shafali Verma
4) Richa Ghosh
5) Arundhati Reddy
Answer- 1) Anshula Rao
Explanation:
Anshula Rao, a woman cricketer from Madhya Pradesh, was banned for 4-years by the National Anti-
Doping Agency after failing a dope test. She is the 1st Woman Cricketer to be banned for use of illegal
substances.
25. International Cricketer Mahmudullah announced retirement from Test Cricket. Which country
did he represent?
1) Pakistan
2) Afghanistan
3) Bangladesh
4) Ireland
5) England
Answer- 3) Bangladesh

Explanation:
Bangladeshi Cricketer Mahmudullah announced retirement from Test Cricket in the middle of the ongoing
Test Series between Bangladesh & Zimbabwe, after scoring a century in his 50th International Test match.
26. Identify the country that was newly inducted as a Member of International Cricket Council
(ICC)
1) Mongolia
2) Tajikistan
3) Switzerland
4) Both 1 & 2
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 5) All 1, 2 & 3
Explanation:
Mongolia, Tajikistan and Switzerland were inducted as Members of the International Cricket Council
(ICC) during ICC’s 78th Annual General Meeting.
About ICC:
Chairman – Greg Barclay
Headquarters – Dubai, UAE
27. In July 2021, ____________ driver Lewis Hamilton from _______ won the British Grand Prix 2021.
1) Mercedes; Belgium
2) Ferrari; Belgium
3) Mercedes; Morocco
4) Ferrari; Morocco
5) Mercedes; United Kingdom
Answer- 5) Mercedes; United Kingdom
Explanation:
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton (United Kingdom) won the British Grand Prix 2021 held at
Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, United Kingdom (UK). This is Hamilton’s 8 victory at the British GP (his
victory coming in 2008) & overall 99th GP victory.
28. Which Football Club (FC) was nominated (in July’21) by All India Football Federation (AIFF) to
represent India in 2021 AFC Women’s Club Championship?
1) Chennai City FC
2) Churchill Brothers FC
3) Real Kashmir FC
4) Gokulam Kerala FC
5) Bengaluru FC
Answer- 4) Gokulam Kerala FC
Explanation:
Gokulam Kerala FC (GKFC) has been nominated by All India Football Federation (AIFF) to represent
India in the AFC Women’s Club Championship 2020-21 to be held in Amman, Jordan from November 7-
12, 2021. The AFC championship is hosted by Asian Football Confederation (AFC).

29. In July 2021, Viswanathan Anand won the ‘No-Castling (NC) World Masters’ event of the
Sparkassen Trophy. Where was the tournament held?
1) Antwerp, Belgium
2) Birmingham, UK
3) Dortmund, Germany
4) Allentown, USA
5) Tbilisi, Georgia
Answer- 3) Dortmund, Germany
Explanation:
India’s Viswanathan Anand defeated Russia’s Vladimir Kramnik to win the ‘No-Castling (NC) World
Masters’ event of the Sparkassen Trophy held at Dortmund, Germany.
30. Which city was unanimously selected by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to host
the 2032 Summer Olympics?
1) Paris, France
2) Ottawa, Canada
3) Los Angeles, USA
4) Wellington, New Zealand
5) Brisbane, Australia
Answer- 5) Brisbane, Australia
Explanation:
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) awarded the honour of hosting the Games of the 35th
Olympiad or 2032 Summer Olympics to Australia’s Brisbane city.
About IOC:
President– Dr. Thomas Bach(Germany)
Headquarters– Lausanne, Switzerland
31. Identify the points that are correctly related to the 32nd Edition of Summer Olympics that is
set to be held at Tokyo, Japan in July 2021.
A) ‘Someity’ is the official Mascot of Tokyo Summer Olympic games
B) 5 games - Karate, Skateboarding, Sport Climbing, Surfing, and 4x400m mixed relay are set to
make their Olympic debut.
C) Wrestler Bajrang Punia will be India’s Flag bearer in the Opening Ceremony
1) Only B & C
2) All A, B & C
3) Only C
4) Only A & C
5) Only B
Answer- 5) Only B
Explanation:
The 32nd Edition of Olympic Games is set to take place in Tokyo, Japan from 23rd July, 2021 – 8th August,
2021.
i.Summer Olympic Mascot – ‘MIRAITOWA’
ii.There are 339 Medal Events in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. 5 games - Karate, Skateboarding, Sport
Climbing, Surfing, and 4x400m mixed relay are set to make their Olympic debut.

iii.Mary Kom (Boxing) & Manpreet Singh (Hockey) will be India’s flag bearers in the Opening Ceremony,
while Bajrang Punia (Wrestling) will be the flag bearer for the Closing ceremony.
32. Identify the points that are correctly related to the 32nd Edition of Olympics that is set to be
held at Tokyo, Japan in July 2021
A) Bangladesh’s Muhammad Yunus will receive the Olympic Laurel award for 2020 during the
inauguration event
B) Mariyappan Thangavelu was named as India’s flag bearer for Tokyo Paralympics Games
C) The Olympic Motto was amended to add the word - ‘together’ to the official motto, making it as
‘Faster, Higher, Stronger – Together’
1) Only B & C
2) All A, B & C
3) Only C
4) Only A & C
5) Only A
Explanation:
i.Bangladesh’s Muhammad Yunus is set to receive the Olympic Laurel award for 2020 during the
inauguration event.
ii.Mariyappan Thangavelu (Para High Jumper) has been named as India’s flag bearer for Tokyo
Paralympics.
iii.The Olympic Motto was amended to ‘faster, higher, stronger – together’ and ‘Citius, Altius, Fortius –
Communis’ in Latin during the IOC’s session in Tokyo.
• The word ‘together’ or ‘Communic’ after a hyphen has been added to the earlier motto.
33. Identify the points that are correctly related to the ‘World Cadet Wrestling Championships
2021’
A) Indian team secured a total of 13 Medals in an event that took place in Budapest, Hungary
B) Indian Men’s Team were crowned as Freestyle Champions, where 2 Indian men - Aman Gulia,
Sagar Jaglan won Gold medal
C) 3 Women - Priya Malik, Tannu & Komal Panchal won Gold in their respective categories.
1) Only A & B
2) All A, B & C
3) Only A & C
4) Only C
5) Only B & C
Explanation:
India finished the World Cadet Wrestling Championships 2021 with 13 Medals (5 Gold, 1 Silver, 7
Bronze) that was held in July 2021 at Budapest, Hungary. The Indian Men’s Team were crowned as
Freestyle Champions, where 2 Indian men - Aman Gulia (48 kg), Sagar Jaglan (80 kg) won Gold medal
i.3 Women - Priya Malik (73 kg), Tannu (43 kg) & Komal Panchal (46 kg) won Gold in their respective
categories.

34. Who is the World Number 1 player as per the recent (in July’21) ICC Women’s ODI Player
Rankings?
1) Mithali Raj
2) Ellyse Perry
3) Smriti Mandhana
4) Danni Wyatt
5) Shafali Verma
Answer- 1) Mithali Raj
Explanation:
Indian Women’s Team Captain (for ODIs) Mithali Raj has reclaimed the No.1 spot in the latest MRF Tyres
ICC. It is the 9th time that Mithali Raj is topping the rankings.
BOOKS AND AUTHORS

1. In June 2021, India presented _____ Translated Books of Modern Indian Literature to Shanghai
Cooperation Organisation(SCO)
1) 25
2) 50
3) 250
4) 150
5) 10
Answer- 5) 10
Explanation:
Indian Ambassador to China Vikram Misri presented 10 Translated Books of Modern Indian Literature
to Shanghai Cooperation Organisation(SCO) Secretary General Vladimir Norov at the SCO secretariat in
Beijing, China.
About SCO:
Founded: 15 June 2001
Headquarters: Beijing, China
2. Who authored the book, “Fiercely Female: The Dutee Chand Story”?
1) Aravind Adiga
2) Sundeep Mishra
3) Manu Joseph
4) Arun Shourie
5) Amitav Ghosh
Answer- 2) Sundeep Mishra
Explanation:
Journalist Sundeep Mishra authored a new book, “Fiercely Female: The Dutee Chand Story”. The
book insights on the Gender-identity controversy of popular Indian sprinter Dutee Chand. She is India’s
first openly homosexual athelete.
3. Who authored the book, “Janaksuta Sut Shaurya”?

1) Gauri Shankar Sharma
2) Laxman Mane

3) Shivraj Singh Chouhan
4) Ranjit Desai
5) Tirath Singh Rawat
Answer- 1) Gauri Shankar Sharma
Explanation:
Shivraj Singh Chouhan, CM of Madhya Pradesh released a book titled “Janaksuta Sut Shaurya'' written
by Dr Gauri Shankar Sharma ‘Gaurish’ at his residence in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
4. Who authored the book, “The Struggle Within – A Memoir of the Emergency”?
1) S. Ramakrishnan
2) Ashok Chakravarti
3) Satyender Kishore
4) Krishnamurthy Subramanian
5) Sanjeev Sanyal
Answer- 2) Ashok Chakravarti
Explanation:
A New book titled “The Struggle Within – A Memoir of the Emergency” was authored by Ashok
Chakravarti, an economist and senior Economic Advisor to the Government of Zimbabwe.
5. Who authored the book, “Nathuram Godse: The True Story of Gandhi’s Assassin”?
1) Arun Shourie
2) Rajdeep Sardesai
3) Dhaval Kulkarni
4) Shashi Tharoor
5) Ramachandra Guha
Answer- 3) Dhaval Kulkarni
Explanation:
Journalist Dhaval Kulkarni has authored a book titled “Nathuram Godse: The True Story of Gandhi’s
Assassin”, the biography of Nathuram Godse, the assassin of Mahatma Gandhi.
6. Who authored the children’s book, “India To The Rescue”?

1) Sushant Singh
2) Ruskin Bond
3) Shruthi Rao
4) Both 1 & 3
5) Both 2 & 3
Explanation:
Journalist Sushant Singh and children’s book writer Shruthi Rao have authored a new children’s book
titled “India To The Rescue”. The illustrations of the book were done by Shangnik Chakraborty. The
book features the rescue operation “Operation Cactus” which averted the Maldives crisis on 3rd
November 1988.

7. Who authored ‘EekS’, a children's book series on Insects that was released by World Wide
Fund for Nature (WWF)?
1) Arvind Wable
2) Arthy Muthanna Singh
3) Mamta Nainy
4) Both 2 & 3
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Explanation:
World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and Penguin Random House India (PRHI) have launched ‘EekS’, a
new series of books to introduce children to the world of insects which includes a range of insects like
bees, mosquitoes, ants and cockroaches.
The series comprises 4 books authored by Arthy Muthanna Singh and Mamta Nainy.
8. Who authored the book, “Operation Khukri: The true story behind the Indian Army’s most
successful mission as a part of the United Nations”?
1) Rajpal Punia
2) Damini Punia
3) Havildar Krishan Kumar
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 1 & 3
Explanation:
Major General Rajpal Punia and his daughter Damini Punia have co-authored their first book titled
“Operation Khukri: The true story behind the Indian Army’s most successful mission as a part of the
United Nations” which is set to release on 15th July 2021.
9. Who authored the book, “Policymaker’s Journal: From New Delhi to Washington, D.C.”?
1) Kaushik Basu
2) Amartya Sen
3) Rajiv Kumar
4) Abhijit Sen
5) Raghuram Rajan
Answer- 1) Kaushik Basu
Explanation:
Indian Economist Kaushik Basu has authored a new book titled “Policymaker’s Journal: From New
Delhi to Washington, D.C.”. The book features the journal records of his career of 7 years, during which
he served as the Chief Economic Adviser (CEA) to the Indian Government and the Chief Economist at the
World Bank
10. Who authored the book, “The Fourth Lion: Essays for Gopalkrishna Gandhi”?
1) Venu Madhav Govindu
2) Srinath Raghavan
3) Mukul Kesavan
4) Both 1 & 2
5) All 1, 2 & 3

Explanation:
“The Fourth Lion: Essays for Gopalkrishna Gandhi”, a new book authored by Venu Madhav Govindu and
Srinath Raghavan. The Fourth Lion is a festschrift (a collection of writings in honour of a scholar)
published in honour of Gopalkrishna Gandhi.
11. Who authored the book, “Lady Doctors: The Untold Stories of India’s First Women in
Medicine”?
1) Shobhaa De
2) Arundhati Roy
3) Kavitha Rao
4) Anita Nair
5) Meena Kandasamy
Answer- 3) Kavitha Rao
Explanation:
A new book titled ‘Lady Doctors: The Untold Stories of India’s First Women in Medicine’ authored by
Kavitha Rao is all set to be released.
12. Who authored the book, “The Art of Conjuring Alternate Realities: How Information Warfare
Shapes Your World”?
1) Anand Venkatanarayanan
2) Devdutt Pattanaik
3) Shivam Shankar Singh
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 1 & 3
Explanation:
Shivam Shankar Singh & Anand Venkatanarayanan co-authored a new book titled “The Art of Conjuring
Alternate Realities: How Information Warfare Shapes Your World”. The book explains how the art of
perception management is used to shape reality.
13. Who authored the book, “The Ramayana of Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji”?
1) Gursharan Kaur
2) Manmohan Singh
3) Amrit Singh
4) Baljit Kaur Tulsi
5) P. Chidambaram
Answer- 4) Baljit Kaur Tulsi
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received the first copy of the book “The Ramayana of Shri Guru Gobind
Singh Ji” authored by Late Baljit Kaur Tulsi
14. Who authored the book, “Pregnancy Bible: The ultimate manual for moms-to-be”?
1) Shreya Ghoshal
2) Anushka Sharma
3) Neeti Mohan

4) Priyanka Chopra
5) Kareena Kapoor
Answer- 5) Kareena Kapoor
Explanation:
Bollywood Actress Kareena Kapoor Khan has launched her debut book titled “Kareena Kapoor Khan’s
Pregnancy Bible: The ultimate manual for moms-to-be” which features her experiences and learnings
during her pregnancies.
The book is published by Juggernaut Books and it is co-authored by Aditi Shah
15. Who authored the book, “The Long Game: How the Chinese Negotiate with India”?
1) N.S. Srinivasa Murthy
2) Taranjit Sandhu
3) Vijay Keshav Gokhale
4) Pranay Verma
5) Rudrendra Tandon
Answer- 3) Vijay Keshav Gokhale
Explanation:
Vijay Keshav Gokhale former Foreign Secretary of India has authored a new book titled “The Long
Game: How the Chinese Negotiate with India”. The book is focused on diplomacy and China’s method
of operations in diplomatic negotiations.
16. Who authored the book, “Riding Free: My Olympic Journey”?

1) Imtiaz Anees
2) Bhavani Devi
3) Fouaad Mirza
4) Amit Panghal
5) Pranati Nayak
Answer- 1) Imtiaz Anees
Explanation:
Imtiaz Anees Indian Equestrian who represented India at the Summer Olympics 2000 held in Sydney,
Australia has authored his memoir titled “Riding Free: My Olympic Journey”.
17. Who compiled the book, ‘Kamala Harris and the Rise of Indian Americans’, that was authored
by a group of Indian-American Scholars?
1) M R Rangaswami
2) Tarun Basu
3) Shyamala Gopalan
4) Aziz Haniffa
5) Arun Kumar Singh
Answer- 2) Tarun Basu
Explanation:
A group of Indian-Americans, scholars, diplomats and entrepreneurs have come together to write first of
its kind an anthology named ‘Kamala Harris and the Rise of Indian Americans’.
i.The anthology is compiled and edited by Indian editor Tarun Basu.

18. Who authored the book, “Palleku Pattabhishekam”?
1) M Venkaiah Naidu
2) Seediri Appalaraju
3) Yalamanchili Sivaji
4) Hamid Ansari
5) Goddeti Madhavi
Answer- 3) Yalamanchili Sivaji
Explanation:
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu released the book namely ‘Palleku Pattabhishekam’ authored by
former MP (Member of Parliament) representing Andhra Pradesh (AP), Yalamanchili Sivaji
19. Who authored the book, “A New Cold War: Henry Kissinger and the Rise of China”?
1) Rahul Sharma
2) Ahmed Patel
3) Sanjaya Baru
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 1 & 3
Explanation:
Sanjaya Baru & Rahul Sharma authored a new book titled “A New Cold War: Henry Kissinger and the
Rise of China”. The book is a collection of essays that examines the impacts of the secret visit of Henry
Kissinger, US National Security Advisor in July 1971 and discusses the relationship between China and the
United States.
20. Who authored the book, “Midde Thota: Terrace Garden”?

1) Thummeti Raghothama Reddy
2) Prabal Mallick
3) P. Lalita Kumari
4) Kethu Viswanatha Reddy
5) A.M Latha
Answer- 1) Thummeti Raghothama Reddy
Explanation:
M Venkaiah Naidu, Vice President of India received the first copy of the book titled “Terrace Garden:
Midde Thota”, the English translation of Thummeti Raghothama Reddy‘s Telugu book titled “Midde
Thota: Terrace Garden”. The book was translated by Koduru Sitarama Prasad
21. Who authored the book, “Urdu Poets and Writers – Gems of Deccan”?
1) Mallikarjun
2) J.S. Ifthekhar
3) Satyakasi Bhargava
4) Rahman Abbas
5) Gopi Chand Narang
Answer- 2) J.S. Ifthekhar
Explanation:
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, received the book titled “Urdu Poets and Writers – Gems of Deccan”
authored by J.S. Ifthekhar, a senior Journalist from Hyderabad, Telangana.

i.VP Venkaiah Naidu also received the Telugu books “Nallagonda Kathalu” authored by Mallikarjun and
“Manavottama Rama” authored by Satyakasi Bhargava.
22. The book ‘UNTOLD stories’ that was released by Haryana CM (in July’21) details on which topic?
1) Haryana Police Department
2) Medical Professionals
3) Political Tussle of Haryana
4) Compilation of Women Empowerment Notes
5) Haryana Pollution Control Board
Answer- 1) Haryana Police Department
Explanation:
Manohar Lal Khattar, Chief Minister of Haryana unveiled a Coffee Table Book titled ‘UNTOLD stories’ of
Haryana Police while inaugurating the newly-built state-of-the-art State Emergency Response Centre
(SERC) in Panchkula, Haryana.
23. Who authored the book, “India Versus China: Why They Are Not Friends”?
1) Sundeep Mishra
2) Kanti Bajpai
3) Gauri Shankar
4) Ashok Chakravarti
5) Kaushik Basu
Answer- 2) Kanti Bajpai
Explanation:
Kanti Bajpai authored the book ‘India Versus China: Why They Are Not Friends’ to showcase the
differences between India and China.
24. Who authored the book, “The Great Big Lion”?

1) Chryseis Knight
2) R. L. Stine
3) Ruskin Bond
4) Judy Blume
5) Robert Munsch
Answer- 1) Chryseis Knight
Explanation:
Canadian Mensa Prodigy, Chryseis Knight, one of the world’s youngest authors and illustrators, has
drawn and written the book titled “The Great Big Lion”.
In 2020, she published another children’s book titled “Capturing thunder”.
25. Who authored the book, “A Kashmiri Century: Portrait of a Society in Flux”?
1) Sajid Ali
2) Khem Lata Wakhlu
3) Rehman Rahi
4) Nitasha Kaul
5) Basharat Peer
Answer- 2) Khem Lata Wakhlu

Explanation:
Khem Lata Wakhlu, former cabinet minister has authored a new book titled “A Kashmiri Century:
Portrait of a Society in Flux” which is to be released in July 2021.
26. Who authored the book, “Space. Life. Matter.: The Coming of Age of Indian Science”?
1) Hari Pulakkat
2) Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
3) Rohinton Mistry
4) Preeti Shenoy
5) Durjoy Datta
Answer- 1) Hari Pulakkat
Explanation:
Science Journalist and author Hari Pulakkat has released his debut science book titled “Space. Life.
Matter.: The Coming of Age of Indian Science”.
27. Who authored the book, “The Stranger in the Mirror”?

1) Y Venugopal Reddy
2) Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra
3) Farhan Akhtar
4) A R Rahman
5) Kamlesh Pandey
Answer- 2) Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra
Explanation:
Bollywood Filmmaker Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra has authored his debut book – his autobiography –
titled “The Stranger in the Mirror”. The book is co-written by noted author Reeta Ramamurthy Gupta.
28. Who authored the book, “Over It: How to Face Life’s Hurdles with Grit, Hustle, and Grace”?
1) Lori Susan Jones
2) Katie Ledecky
3) Nadia Comăneci
4) Simone Biles
5) Kara Eaker
Answer- 1) Lori Susan Jones
Explanation:
American Olympian athlete Lori Susan Jones has authored a book titled “Over It: How to Face Life’s
Hurdles with Grit, Hustle, and Grace” describing her failures in the Olympics Games and their impact
on her career.
29. Who authored the book, “The India Story: An Epic Journey Of Democracy And Development”?
1) Amartya Sen
2) Kaushik Basu
3) Bimal Jalan
4) Urjit Patel
5) Raghuram Rajan
Answer- 3) Bimal Jalan

Explanation:
Dr Bimal Jalan, Former Governor of RBI, has authored a new book titled “The India Story: An Epic
Journey Of Democracy And Development” based on extensive research and data, and his experience as
RBI Governor.
30. Who authored the book, “Why We Knee, How We Rise”?

1) Michael Holding
2) Garfield Sobers
3) Tiger Woods
4) Kobe Bryant
5) Chris Gayle
Answer- 1) Michael Holding
Explanation:
West Indies Cricketing legend – Michael Holding authored a new book titled, “Why We Knee, How We
Rise”. He has detailed the book on the issue of Racism, and ways to tackle the problem faced over
generations.
31. Who authored the book, “An Ordinary Life: Portrait of an Indian Generation”?
1) Udai Singh
2) Ashok Lavasa
3) Sunil Arora
4) Om Prakash Rawat
5) T. N. Seshan
Answer- 2) Ashok Lavasa
Explanation:
Ashok Lavasa, former Election Commissioner of India(ECI), has authored a new book titled “An
Ordinary Life: Portrait of an Indian Generation” featuring the experiences of his father – Udai Singh
and the way of life in India during his generation.
32. Who co-authored the book, ‘Renegades: Born in the USA’ alongside Bruce Springsteen?
1) Jimmy Carter
2) Melania Trump
3) Jill Biden
4) Bill Clinton
5) Barack Obama
Answer- 5) Barack Obama
Explanation:
The former United States President Barack Obama and American musician Bruce Springsteen authored
the book ‘Renegades: Born in the USA’, the bound edition of ‘Renegades podcast’.
33. Who authored the book, “Kashmir Ki Kyari Mein Aag Ki Lapte Aakhir Kab Tak?”?
1) Beena Budki
2) Mirza Waheed
3) Bhagat Singh Koshyari
4) Rehman Rahi
5) Manoj Sinha

Answer- 1) Beena Budki
Explanation:
Bhagat Singh Koshyari, Governor of Maharashtra, released the book titled “Kashmir Ki Kyari Mein Aag
Ki Lapte Aakhir Kab Tak?” authored by Kashmiri writer and social worker Dr Beena Budki at Raj
Bhavan, Maharashtra. He also released the magazine Kashmir Sandesh.
34. Who authored the book, ‘Bank with a Soul: Equitas’?

1) C.K. Gariyali
2) Duvvuri Subbarao
3) C. Rangarajan
4) Keki Mistry
5) Bimal Jalan
Answer- 1) C.K. Gariyali
Explanation:
Former RBI Governor Duvvuri Subbarao released a new book ‘Bank with a Soul: Equitas’ authored by
retired IAS officer C.K. Gariyali.
35. Who released the book, ‘Shifting Orbits: Decoding the Trajectory of the Indian Start-up
Ecosystem’?
1) Narayan Tatu Rane
2) Nirmala Sitharaman
3) Amitabh Kant
4) S Jaishankar
5) T V Somanathan
Answer- 3) Amitabh Kant
Explanation:
Amitabh Kant, Chief Executive Officer of NITI Aayog has launched a book titled ‘Shifting Orbits:
Decoding the Trajectory of the Indian Start-up Ecosystem’.
36. Who authored the book, “The Most Incredible Olympic Stories”?
1) Suresh Menon
2) Peter Sagan
3) Jonathan Wilson
4) Luciano Wernicke
5) Ravi Chaturvedi
Answer- 4) Luciano Wernicke
Explanation:
“The Most Incredible Olympic Stories” authored by Argentinian writer Luciano Wernicke traces the
details of the journey of the Olympics from its genesis to its glory days.

OBITUARY
1. In June 2021, Padma Shri K V Sampath Kumar passed away. He is the editor of which
newspaper?
1) Sudharma Sanskrit Daily
2) Tamil Murasu
3) Kesari
4) Divya Bhaskar
5) Kannada Prabha Daily
Answer- 1) Sudharma Sanskrit Daily
Explanation:
Padma Shri K V Sampath Kumar, who has been serving as the editor of Sudharma, India’s only
Sanskrit Daily, for the past 31 years passed away at Mysore, Karnataka.
2. Famous Hollywood Director & the creator of ‘Superman’ movie, Richard Donner passed away
in July 2021. He belongs to which country?
1) England
2) France
3) Australia
4) Belgium
5) USA
Answer- 5) USA
Explanation:
Richard Donald Schwartzberg, the famous Blockbuster movie director of Hollywood, popularly known
as Richard Donner passed away at the age of 91, he belongs to the United States of America (USA). He
is the creator of the 1st ‘Superman’ movie & “Lethal Weapon” movie series.
3. Padma Vibhushan awardee & famous Bollywood actor Dilip Kumar passed away in July 2021.
What is his nickname in Bollywood?
1) He-Man of Indian Cinema
2) Angry Man of Bollywood
3) Shahenshah of Bollywood
4) First Superstar of Bollywood
5) Tragedy King of Bollywood
Answer- 5) Tragedy King of Bollywood
Explanation:
Veteran Bollywood Actor and Padma Awardee Dilip Kumar, popularly known as the ‘Tragedy King of
Bollywood’, passed away in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
i.He received Padma Vibhushan in 2015.
ii.He is the only Indian to be honoured with “Nishan-e-Imtiaz”, Pakistan’s highest civilian honour
4. In July 2021, Keshav Datt, 2-time Olympic Gold medalist passed away. In which sport did he
represent India in the Olympic games?
1) Badminton
2) Football

3) Boxing
4) Hockey
5) Wrestling
Answer- 4) Hockey
Explanation:
Keshav Datt, member of 2-time Olympics Gold Medal winning Indian Hockey player passed away at the
age of 95. He was part of the 1948 London Olympics Gold medal winning Indian Hockey team and later
as Vice-Captain Indian team that won Gold in 1952 Helsinki Olympics.
5. In July 2021, Pradesh Virbhadra Singh passed away. He previously served as the Chief Minister
of Which state?
1) Uttarakhand
2) Jammu & Kashmir
3) Punjab
4) Himachal Pradesh
5) Tripura
Explanation:
Former Chief Minister(CM) of Himachal Pradesh Virbhadra Singh passed away in Shimla. He was also
a 9-time MLA and 5-time Member of Parliament(MP)
6. In July 2021, Jovenel Moïse, the President of _________ was assassinated

1) Haiti
2) Jamaica
3) Cuba
4) Brazil
5) Ecuador
Answer- 1) Haiti
Explanation:
Jovenel Moïse, President of the Republic of Haiti was assassinated on 7th July 2021 at his private
residence at Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
7. In July 2021, Yashpal Sharma, a famous sportsperson who represented India in ________________
passed away.
1) Football
2) Swimming
3) Boxing
4) Cricket
5) Hockey
Answer- 4) Cricket
Explanation:
Former Indian Batsman, Yashpal Sharma, who represented India in the 1983 ICC World winning Cricket
team passed away due to cardiac arrest on 13th July 2021. He also served as one of the selector of 2011
ODI World Cup winning Indian Team.

8. In July 2021, Padma Awardee PK Warrier passed away. He was awarded Padma Bhushan for his
contribution towards which field?
1) Art
2) Literature
3) Social Works
4) Sports
5) Medicine
Answer- 5) Medicine
Explanation:
Padma Awardee PK Warrier, a well-known ayurvedic physician who has contributed to popularising
Ayurvedic medicine passed away in July 2021.
i.He was honoured with the Padma Shri (1999) and Padma Bhushan (2010) for Medicine.
9. In July 2021, Mamnoon Hussain passed away. He was the former President of Which country?
1) Singapore
2) Bangladesh
3) Malaysia
4) Maldives
5) Pakistan
Answer- 5) Pakistan
Explanation:
Mamnoon Hussain, Former President of Pakistan and senior leader of Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz
(PML-N) has passed away in Karachi, Pakistan.
i.He served as the 12th President of Pakistan from 2013 to 2018
10. International Tennis Hall of Fame player Shirley Fry Irvin passed away in July 2021. Which
country did he represent in Tennis?
1) Portugal
2) France
3) England
4) USA
5) Australia
Answer- 4) USA
Explanation:
American Tennis Player and Grand Slam winner Shirley Fry Irvin who was inducted in the International
Tennis Hall of fame in 1970 has passed away in Naples, Florida, United States of America(USA).
11. 3-time National Award Winning Actress Surekha Sikri passed away in July 2021. She is a
popular artist representing which language?
1) Bengali
2) Telugu
3) Malayalam
4) Kannada
5) Hindi
Answer- 5) Hindi

Explanation:
Veteran Theatre and television actress Surekha Sikri, 3-time national Award winner passed away in
Mumbai, Maharashtra.
i.She also received Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1989 for her contributions to Hindi theatre.
12. In July 2021, Danish Siddiqui, Pulitzer prize winning Indian Journalist was killed in a Militant
attack in which country?
1) Iraq
2) Syria
3) Bangladesh
4) Afghanistan
5) Yemen
Answer- 4) Afghanistan
Explanation:
Indian photojournalist and Pulitzer prize winner Danish Siddiqui, was killed by the Taliban militants in
Spin Boldak district of Afghanistan’s Kandahar province.
He along with his co-workers from Reuters won the Pulitzer prize in 2018 for covering the Rohingya
refugee crisis in Bangladesh.
13. In July 2021, National Award-winning __________ Gautam Benegal passed away.
1) Music Composer
2) Costume designer
3) Animation Filmmaker
4) Choreographer
5) Script Writer
Answer- 3) Animation Filmmaker
Explanation:
Gautam Benegal, National Award-winning animation filmmaker and cartoonist passed away. He was born
in 1965 in Kolkata, West Bengal.
14. In July 2021, Bhageerathi Amma, the oldest learner of __________ passed away.
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Karnataka
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Telangana
5) Kerala
Answer- 5) Kerala
Explanation:
107-year-old Bhageerathi Amma who became Kerala’s Oldest learner after clearing her 4th standard
equivalency examination at the age of 105 years, has passed away due to age related ailments.
15. Sahitya Akademi Award winning writer Satish Kalsekar passed away in July 2021. He is a
famous writer in which language?
1) Tamil
2) Malayalam
3) Assamese

4) Marathi
5) Sanskrit
Answer- 4) Marathi
Explanation:
Marathi litterateur and Banker, Satish Kalsekar passed away in the Raigad district of Maharashtra. He
received Sahitya Akademi Award in 2013 for his essay collection ‘Vachanaryachi Rojanishee’.
16.A notable American 1979 Nobel Prize laurate Mr.Steven Weinberg was passed away. In which
field did he win the "Noble Prize"?
1)Physics
2)Chemistry
3)Peace
4)physiology
5)Literature
Answer - 1) Physics
Explanation -
American Nobel prize-winning physicist Steven Weinberg, the doyen of particle physics, the professor of
Physics and Astronomy at The University of Texas, Austin has passed away at the age of 88 in Austin,
Texas, United States of America (USA). He was born on 3rd May 1933 in New York, USA.
Steven Weinberg jointly won the 1979 Nobel Prize in Physics with Sheldon Lee Glashow and Abdus
Salam “for his contribution to the theory of the unified weak and electromagnetic interaction between
elementary particles, including, inter alia, the prediction of the weak neutral current.”
17. In July 2021, India’s 1st Arjuna awardee Nandu Natekar passed away. In which sport did he
represent India?
1) Hockey
2) Football
3) Badminton
4) Wrestling
5) Boxing
Answer- 3) Badminton
Explanation:
Indian Badminton Legend & Arjuna awardee Nandu Natekar passed away due to age related ailments
in Pune, Maharashtra. He was the 1st Indian Badminton Player to win an International event, when he
won the Selangor International title held at Malaysia in 1956.
i.He was one of the 1st sportsmen to receive the Arjuna Award, when they were introduced in 1961.
18. National award winning actress Jayanthi - popularly known as ‘Abhinaya Sharadhe’ passed
away in July 2021. Which state does she belong to?
1) Maharashtra
2) Gujarat
3) Karnataka
4) West Bengal
5) Uttar Pradesh

Explanation:
i.Veteran Multilingual actress and national award winner Jayanthi, who was popularly known as
‘Abhinaya Sharadhe’, passed away in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
ii.She won the National Award for her performance in the Kannada movie “Chandavalliya Thota”.
19. In July 2021, Carnatic singer Sikkil R Bhaskaran passed away. Which state does he belong to?
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Punjab
3) Kerala
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Maharashtra
Explanation:
‘Kalaimaamani’ Sikkil R Bhaskaran, a noted Carnatic Classical Violinist has passed away in Chennai,
Tamil Nadu. He hails from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. Tamil Nadu Iyal Isai Nataka Manram honoured him
with the “Kalaimamani” in 1983.
IMPORTANT DAYS
1. When is the International Asteroid Day or Asteroid Day annually observed by the United
Nations?
1) 29th June
2) 27th June
3) 30th June
4) 28th June
5) 26th June
Answer- 3) 30th June
Explanation:
United Nations (UN)’s International Asteroid Day or Asteroid Day is a global awareness campaign
annually celebrated across the globe on 30th June to create awareness and engage and educate the
general public about the asteroid’s opportunities and risks.
2. When was the 1st International Day of Parliamentarism observed by the United Nations?
1) 30th June 2021
2) 30th June 2018
3) 27th June 2021
4) 27th June 2018
5) 30th June 2020
Answer- 2) 30th June 2018
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN)’s International Day of Parliamentarism is annually observed across the
globe on 30th June to recognise the importance of parliaments in national plans and strategies. The day
also highlights the importance of parliaments in ensuring transparency and accountability at national
and global levels.
i.The first International Day of Parliamentarism was observed on 30th June 2018.

3. When is the National Chartered Accountants' Day annually observed in India?
1) 1st July
2) 30th June
3) 2nd July
4) 28th June
5) 29th June
Answer- 1) 1st July
Explanation:
The National Chartered Accountants'(CA) Day is annually observed across India on July 1st to
commemorate the establishment of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India(ICAI) by the
Parliament under the Chartered Accountants Act, 1949.
4. ___________________ is the theme of 2021’s National Doctor’s Day, which is annually observed
across India on 1st July marking the birth anniversary of ___________________.
1) Lessen the mortality of COVID-19; Dr Muthulakshmi Reddy
2) Save the Saviours; Dr Muthulakshmi Reddy
3) Lessen the mortality of COVID-19; Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy
4) Save the Saviours; Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy
5) Save the Saviours; Anandi Gopal Joshi
Answer- 4) Save the Saviours; Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy
Explanation:
The National Doctors Day is annually observed across India on 1st July to recognise the efforts and
contributions of the doctor’s community to society and the commitment of the doctors towards their
profession.
i.The day also marks the birth and death anniversary of Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy, who served as the
Chief Minister of West Bengal from 1948 to 1962.
ii.Theme for 2021 - “Save the Saviours”
5. To mark the historic tax reform in India, CBIC annually observes Goods and Services Tax (GST)
Day. When was the 1st GST day observed?
1) 1st July 2017
2) 30th June 2017
3) 1st July 2019
4) 30th June 2018
5) 1st July 2018
Answer- 5) 1st July 2018
Explanation:
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Day is annually observed across India on 1st July. The day marks the
commemoration of the unprecedented reform of Indian taxation – Goods and Services Tax (GST).
i.The day is observed by the Central Board of Indirect Tax and Customs(CBIC)
ii.The First GST Day was observed on July 1, 2018.
6. In 2021, India observed Crop Insurance Week from __________, parallelly 1st of July was observed
as Crop Insurance Day in _________.
1) 1st to 7th July; Punjab
2) 30th June to 6th July; Kerala

3) 1st to 7th July; Haryana
4) 30th June to 6th July; Punjab
5) 1st to 7th July; Kerala
Answer- 5) 1st to 7th July; Kerala
Explanation:
Narendra Singh Tomar, Union Minister of Ministry for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (MoA&FW) flags
off the observance of the Crop Insurance week 2021 from 1st – 7th July 2021 over a virtual platform
July 1st is observed as the Crop Insurance Day 2021 by the State Agriculture Department, Kerala.
7. When is the World Sports Journalists Day annually observed across the globe by the
International Sports Press Association?
1) 30th June
2) 2nd July
3) 1st July
4) 29th June
5) 3rd July
Answer- 2) 2nd July
Explanation:
World Sports Journalists Day is annually observed across the globe by the International Sports Press
Association on 2nd July to recognise the efforts and devotion of the sports journalists across the globe.
8. SBI foundation day is annually observed on 1st July. When was the State Bank of India
established?
1) 1 July 1935
2) 1 July 1806
3) 1 July 1909
4) 1 July 1881
5) 1 July 1955
Answer- 5) 1 July 1955
Explanation:
On July 1 2021, the State Bank of India (SBI), the largest lender and the oldest commercial bank in India,
celebrated its 66th Foundation Day. It was founded as a Public Sector Bank on 1 July 1955.
9. When is the International Plastic Bag Free Day annually observed across the Globe?
1) 2nd July
2) 5th July
3) 1st July
4) 3rd July
5) 4th July
Answer- 4) 3rd July
Explanation:
International Plastic Bag Free Day is annually observed across the globe on 3rd July to create
awareness about the issues of plastic pollution and to highlight the effects of plastic pollution on the
natural environment ranging from land to marine.
It is a global initiative of Zero Waste Europe that aims to eliminate the usage of single-use plastic bags
in the world.

10. When is the National Postal Worker Day annually observed across the world?
1) 2nd July
2) 30th June
3) 1st July
4) 3rd July
5) 29th June
Answer- 3) 1st July
Explanation:
The National Postal Worker Day is annually observed on 1st July to recognise the work of the postal
workers who work hard to deliver the mail and delivery on time.
11. What is the theme of 2021’s International Day of Cooperatives that is annually observed
across the globe by the United Nations on 1st Saturday of July?
1) Sustainable Consumption and Production of Goods and Services
2) Co-operatives ensure no one is left behind
3) Rebuild better together
4) Coops 4 decent work
5) Cooperatives for Climate Action
Answer- 3) Rebuild better together
Explanation:
The UN International Day of Cooperatives (#CoopsDay) is observed annually on the First Saturday of
July, which falls on July 3 in 2021. It is observed to increase awareness of cooperatives and highlight the
contributions of the cooperative movement.
i.Theme for 2021 - ‘Rebuild better together’
12. Annually, the International Fruit Day is observed across the globe on ___________, while
_____________ was chosen as the “Fruit of the Year 2021”
1) 1st July; Mango
2) 2nd July; Watermelon
3) 1st July; Watermelon
4) 2nd July; Mango
5) 1st July; Jackfruit
Answer- 3) 1st July; Watermelon
Explanation:
The International Fruit Day is annually observed across the globe on 1st July to share fruits in sympathy
and joy with family, friends or needy people. The day also addresses the people who create and preserve
positive living conditions.
The motto of the International Fruit Day was “Create Change Together” and the Fruit Of The Year 2021
is Watermelon.
13. World Zoonoses Day is annually observed on ____________ marking the 1st vaccination
administered by ____________ against a zoonotic disease.
1) 4th July; Edward Jenner
2) 6th July; Louis Pasteur
3) 5th July; Robert Koch
4) 6th July; Edward Jenner

5) 4th July; Louis Pasteur
Answer- 2) 6th July; Louis Pasteur
Explanation:
World Zoonoses Day is annually observed across the globe on 6th July to create awareness about
zoonoses or zoonotic disease, a disease or infection transmitted from vertebrate animals to humans. The
day also commemorates the first vaccination administered by Louis Pasteur, against zoonotic disease
‘Rabies’.
14. When is the National Fish Farmers Day annually observed in India?
1) 12th July
2) 13th July
3) 9th July
4) 10th July
5) 11th July
Answer- 4) 10th July
Explanation:
The National Fish Farmers Day is annually observed across India on 10th July in memory of the
Scientists – Dr K. H. Alikunhi and Dr Hiralal Chaudhuri – who successfully demonstrated the induced
breeding in Indian Major Carps on 10th July 1957.
15. Annually, ________ is observed across the globe as the World Population Day by the United
Nations, marking the occasion ____________ announced a Population Policy 2021-2030
1) 11th July; Assam
2) 10th July; Uttar Pradesh
4) 10th July; Assam
Answer- 5) 11th July; Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
UN World Population Day is annually observed across the globe on 11th July to create awareness about
the urgency and importance of population issues.
i.On the occasion of the World Population Day 2021, Yogi Adityanath, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh
inaugurated the Population Policy 2021-2030 for Uttar Pradesh.
16. Malala Day is annually observed across the globe on __________ marking the birth anniversary of
Malala Yousafzai, a young activist on Female education from ______________
1) 12th July; Bangladesh
2) 11th July; Bangladesh
3) 12th July; Afghanistan
4) 11th July; Afghanistan
5) 12th July; Pakistan
Answer- 5) 12th July; Pakistan
Explanation:
Malala Day is annually observed across the globe on 12th July to mark the birthday of Malala Yousafzai,
Pakistani activist for female education and the youngest-ever Nobel laureate.

17. What are the points that are correctly related to the World Youth Skills Day(WYSD)?
A) WYSD is annually observed by the United Nations on 15th of July
B) Theme of WYSD 2021 - “Reimagining Youth Skills Post-Pandemic”
C) Skill India Mission was launched on the occasion of the 1st World Youth Skills Day that was
observed on 15th July 2015.
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) Only B
Explanation:
The United Nations(UN)’s World Youth Skills Day(WYSD) is annually observed across the globe on 15th
July to highlight the importance of empowering the youths with skills for employment, decent work and
entrepreneurship.
i.Theme of WYSD 2021 - “Reimagining Youth Skills Post-Pandemic”
ii.Skill India Mission was launched on the occasion of the 1st World Youth Skills Day that was observed
on 15th July 2015.
18. National Plastic Surgery Day is annually observed on ___________, while India’s __________ is known
as the “Father of Plastic Surgery”
1) 14th July; Sushruta
2) 16th July; Maharshi Charaka
4) 15th July; Maharshi Charaka
Answer- 5) 15th July; Sushruta
Explanation:
The National Plastic Surgery Day, annually observed on 15th July in India has been adopted as the
World Plastic Surgery Day by the leaders of Plastic surgery specialist bodies across the globe.
i.Plastic surgery originated from India - Sushruta, an ancient Indian Physician and Surgeon is known as
the “Father of Indian Surgery” and “Father of Plastic Surgery”.
19. When is the International Criminal Justice day annually observed by the International Criminal
Court?
1) 15th July
2) 18th July
3) 17th July
4) 16th July
5) 19th July
Explanation:
International Criminal Justice day is annually observed across the globe by the International Criminal
Court (ICC) on 17th July to recognise the efforts of modern justice against international criminal acts and
its role in bringing peace and security to the world.
i.International Criminal Court (ICC) is Headquartered at The Hague, the Netherlands

20. ____________ is annually observed by the United Nations as Nelson Mandela International Day, to
honour the birth anniversary of Nelson Mandela, the “Father of Nation” of __________________.
1) 17th July; Rwanda
2) 18th July; Rwanda
3) 17th July; South Africa
4) 18th July; South Africa
5) 17th July; Kenya
Answer- 4) 18th July; South Africa
Explanation:
The United Nations(UN)’s Nelson Mandela International Day is annually observed across the globe on
18th July to recognise the contributions of Nelson Mandela towards justice, peace and dialogue and his
role in Africa’s struggle for liberation and unity.
• Theme - “One Hand Can Feed Another”
• He is the “Father of the Nation” of South Africa
21. When did United Nations observed the 1st World Chess Day?
1) 19th July 2019
2) 18th July 2019
3) 20th July 2020
4) 18th July 2021
5) 19th July 2021
Answer- 3) 20th July 2020
Explanation:
The United Nations(UN)’s World Chess Day is annually observed across the globe on 20th July to
highlight the role of the World Chess Federation or International Chess Federation (FIDE).
i.The 1st UN’s World Chess Day was observed on 20th July 2020.
22. When is Bank Nationalisation Day annually observed in India - to mark the 1969 Bank
Nationalisation?
1) 18th July
2) 21st July
3) 22nd July
4) 19th July
5) 20th July
Explanation:
The Bank Nationalisation Day is annually observed across India on 19th July to commemorates the
issuance of the Banking Companies (Acquisition and Transfer of Undertakings) Ordinance, 1969 on 19th
July 1969, that nationalised 14 major banks in India
23. When is Space Exploration Day annually observed across the globe?
1) 18th July
2) 21th July
3) 22th July
4) 19th July
5) 20th July

Explanation:
Space Exploration Day also known as Moon Day is annually observed across the globe on 20th July
marks the anniversary of America’s Apollo 11, the first manned mission to land on the Moon.
24. When is Pi Approximation Day annually observed across the globe?

1) 23rd July
2) 21st July
3) 22nd July
4) 20th July
5) 19th July
Answer- 3) 22nd July
Explanation:
The Pi Approximation Day is annually observed across the globe on 22nd July (22/7) to honour the
concept of pi, represented using the Greek alphabet – ‘π’, and the approximation of pi values to 3.14 in a
mathematically pleasing way.
25. When is National Broadcasting Day annually observed in India?

1) 20th July
2) 22nd July
3) 23rd July
4) 24th July
5) 21st July
Answer- 3) 23rd July
Explanation:
The National Broadcasting Day is annually observed across India on 23rd July to commemorate the
first radio broadcast aired from the Indian Broadcasting Company(IBC) on 23rd July 1927.
26. In India, Income Tax Day is annually celebrated on _________ by the Central Board of Direct Taxes,
marking the introduction of Income Tax in India by __________ in 1860.
1) July 24; Sir James Wilson
2) July 23; Lord Hardinge
4) July 24; Lord Hardinge
Answer- 1) July 24; Sir James Wilson
Explanation:
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) celebrated the 161st Income Tax Day or Aaykar Diwas on July
24, 2021. It was on July 24, 1860 that income tax was introduced in India by Sir James Wilson to
compensate the British government for the losses incurred during the First War of Independence in 1857.
27. What is the theme of 2021’s World Brain Day that is annually observed by the World
Federation of Neurology on 22nd July?
1) Stroke is a brain attack – prevent it and treat it
2) Stop Multiple Sclerosis
3) Parkinson's Disease

4) Migraine: The Painful Truth
5) Clean Air for Brain Health
Answer- 2) Stop Multiple Sclerosis
Explanation:
Annually the 22nd of July is observed as World Brain Day by the World Federation of Neurology (WFN)
to create awareness on neurological diseases and their effects. This year’s focus is on ‘Multiple Sclerosis
(MS)’, a cognitive neurological disease that leads to physical disability among people across age groups.
• Theme of 2021 – “Stop Multiple Sclerosis”
28. When is Fragile X Day annually observed?

1) 21st July
2) 23rd July
3) 20th July
4) 22nd July
5) 24th July
Answer- 4) 22nd July
Explanation:
Annually, Fragile X Day was held on July 22 to create awareness on Fragile X syndrome (FXS) - a genetic
disease.
29. Annually, India celebrates ___________ as Kargil Vijay Diwas, marking India’s Victory over
Pakistan in the 1999 war, carried out under ___________
1) 25th July; Operation Blue Star
2) 24th July; Operation Vijay
5) 26th July; Operation Blue Star
Answer- 3) 26th July; Operation Vijay
Explanation:
India celebrates the 22nd Anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas on 26th July 2021 which marks the victory
of India over Pakistan in the war fought from 3rd May to 26th July 1999 in Kargil, Jammu & Kashmir under
Operation Vijay.
30. When is International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem annually observed?
1) 22nd July
2) 24th July
3) 25th July
4) 23rd July
5) 26th July
Explanation:
The International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem, also known as World
Mangrove Day, is annually observed across the globe on 26th July.

31. Annually, _________________ is observed as the World In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Day
1) 25th July
2) 24th July
3) 27th July
4) 26th July
5) 23rd July
Explanation:
The World In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Day is annually observed across the globe on 25th July to mark
the birth of Louise Joy Brown, the World’s first IVF baby, on 25th July 1978 in Manchester, England.
32. When was the 1st World Drowning Prevention Day observed by the United Nations?
1) 25th July 2020
2) 24th July 2021
3) 25th July 2021
4) 23rd July 2020
5) 24th July 2020
Explanation:
The United Nations(UN)’s observed the 1st ever World Drowning Prevention Day on 25th July 2021.
The theme of World Drowning Prevention Day is “Anyone Can Drown, No One Should”.
33.When was the 83rd Central Reserve Police Force(CRPF) Raising Day observed?
1) 24th July 2021
2) 25th July 2021
3) 26th July 2021
4) 27th July 2021
5) 28th July 2021
Answer - 4) 27th July 2021
Explanation –
Central Reserve Police Force(CRPF), India’s largest Central Armed Police Force, under the Ministry of
Home Affairs (MHA) celebrates the 83rd CRPF Raising Day on 27th July 2021. The CRPF Raising Day is
annually observed across India on 27th July to mark the establishment of the Force.
The day recognises the valour and professionalism of the CRPF and recognises their contribution to
securing the internal security of India and maintaining peace.
34. When is World Nature Conservation Day annually observed across the globe?
1) 29th July
2) 26th July
3) 28th July
4) 27th July
5) 25th July

Explanation:
World Nature Conservation Day is annually observed across the globe on 28th July to highlight the
importance of nature and the environment. The day also creates awareness about the significant role of
nature conservation in protecting the Earth.
35. What is the theme of 2021’s World Hepatitis Day that is annually observed by the UN on 28th
of July?
1) Eliminate hepatitis
2) Test. Treat. Hepatitis
3) Invest in eliminating hepatitis
4) Hepatitis-free future
5) Hepatitis can’t wait
Answer- 5) Hepatitis can’t wait
Explanation:
The UN’s World Hepatitis Day is annually observed across the globe on 28th July to highlight the need
for the global response defined in the World Health Organisation (WHO)’s Global hepatitis report 2017.
• Theme for 2021 - “Hepatitis can’t wait”
36. When is the International Tiger Day or Global Tiger Day annually observed?
1) 26th July
2) 30th July
3) 29th July
4) 27th July
5) 28th July
Explanation:
The International Tiger Day or Global Tiger Day is annually observed across the globe on 29th July to
create awareness about the Tigers, one of the species that is classified as Endangered by the International
Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
37. When was 2021’s Earth Overshoot Day observed?

1) 30th July 2021
2) 29th July 2021
3) 2nd August 2021
4) 1st August 2021
5) 31st July 2021
Explanation:
Earth Overshoot Day marks the day on which humanity’s demand for ecological resources and services
in the year exceeds the regeneration capacity of Earth in that year. The Earth Overshoot Day 2021 falls on
the 29th July 2021.
38. 2021 marks the 10th National Moth Week celebration. When was it observed?
1) 17th to 25th July
3) 15th to 23rd July

4) 26th to 31st July
Answer- 1) 17th to 25th July
Explanation:
i.The National Moth Week is annually observed across the globe on the last full week of July to celebrate
the beauty, lifecycle and habitats of the nocturnal species, moths.
ii.The National Moth week 2021 observed from 17th to 25th July 2021, marks the 10th National Moth
week.
39. What was the theme of 2021’s World Day Against Trafficking in Persons that was annually
observed by the United Nations on 30th July?
1) Victims’ Voices Lead the Way
2) Community responses to trafficking: Education, training, outreach
3) Act to Protect and Assist Trafficked Persons
4) Human Trafficking: Call Your Government To Action
5) Human Trafficking: The Role of the Security Sector
Answer- 1) Victims’ Voices Lead the Way
Explanation:
United Nations World Day Against Trafficking in Persons is annually observed across the globe on 30th
July to create awareness about the situation of the victims of human trafficking and to promote and
protect their rights.
• Theme of 2021 - “Victims’ Voices Lead the Way”
ENVIRONMENT
1. Where did researchers discover 2-new endemic snail species - “Varadia amboliensis” & “Snail
of Sahyadri”?
1) Andaman & Nicobar
2) Lakshadweep
3) Western Ghats
4) Eastern Himalayas
5) Sundarbans
Answer- 3) Western Ghats
Explanation:
Two different discoveries conducted by separate groups of researchers have identified 2-endemic
species of snails from the West Ghats region.
• A species of nocturnal semi slug called as “Varadia amboliensis”, which is new to science world
• The “Snail of Sahyadri” which is compared to tiger due to its unique carnivore characters
2. Where did researchers discover the new snake species ‘Stoliczkia vanhnuailianai’?
1) Kerala
3) Maharashtra
4) Mizoram
5) Madhya Pradesh

Answer- 4) Mizoram
Explanation:
A Team of Researchers from Mizoram University discovered a new snake species ‘Stoliczkia
vanhnuailianai’ near the villages of Aizawl, Capital of Mizoram, it has been named after Mizo’s Local
Warrior Vanhnuailiana.
3. In July 2021, Researchers from DBT-ILS & SRM institute decoded the genome sequence of
‘Avicennia marina’. What is ‘Avicennia marina’?
1) Mangrove Species
2) Zoonotic Virus
3) Rodent Species
4) Coffee plant
5) Sea Snake
Answer- 1) Mangrove Species
Explanation:
Scientists at the Department of Biotechnology-Institute of Life Sciences (DBT-ILS), Bhubaneswar, Odisha
and SRM Institute of Science & Technology, Tamil Nadu for the 1st time reported a reference-grade whole
genome sequence of ‘Avicennia marina’, a highly salt-tolerant and salt-secreting true-mangrove species.
4. Where did India researchers discover ‘Bryum Bharatiensis’ - a new species of Moss?
1) Thar Desert
2) Antarctica
3) Sahara Desert
4) Greenland
5) Gobi Desert
Answer- 2) Antarctica
Explanation:
Polar Biologists from the Central University of Punjab discovered Bryum bharatiensis, a new species of
moss in Antarctica. The species is named after India as a tribute to India’s Antarctic Station “Bharati”.
5. Where did researchers discover 2 new Spider species – Gravelyia boro & Dexippus kleini?
2) Western Ghats
3) Manipur
4) Lakshadweep
5) Assam
Answer- 5) Assam
Explanation:
2 new Spider species – Gravelyia boro & Dexippus kleini were discovered in Chirang Reserve Forest in
Assam’s Bodoland Territorial region. Gravelyia boro, a spider species that lives underground, is new to
science and Dexippus Kleini’s discovery comes after 129 years.
6.Where did discover a new Wingless Insect ‘Bionychiurustamilensis’?

1) Idukki, Kerala
2) Bagalkot,Karnataka
3) Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu

4) Didihat ,Uttarakhand
5) Nagari Hills,Andhra Pradesh
Answer -3) Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
Researchers from the Department of Zoology and Wildlife Biology, Government Arts College, Ooty have
discovered a new Wingless Insect ‘Bionychiurustamilensis’ in the Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu (TN). The
discovery has been published in the journal ‘Biologia’ published by Springer Nature (Lead Author –
MuhsinaThunisa). There are only 6 species under the Genus ‘Bionychiurus’ across the world.
7. How many tiger reserves from India were accredited by the Global Conservation Assured Tiger
Standards (CA|TS)?
1) 18
2) 24
3) 12
4) 22
5) 14
Answer- 5) 14
Explanation:
Bhupender Yadav, Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change(MoEF&CC) announced that
14 Tiger reserves across India have received the accreditation of the global Conservation Assured
Tiger Standards (CA|TS) during the virtual event organised on the occasion of the International Tiger
Day 2021, (29th July).
APP and WEB PORTAL

1. Which organisation developed the “Atmanirbhar Krishi app” to provide soil based cropping
guidance to farmers?
3) Tech Mahindra
4) Wipro
5) Infosys
Answer- 3) Tech Mahindra
Explanation:
The Office of Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India launched the Atmanirbhar
Krishi app under the KisanMitr initiative. It has been designed and built by Tech Mahindra.
i.The app collects Data related to soil type, soil health, moisture, weather, and water table and generates
personalized insights related to crop selection, fertilizer requirements, and water needs for each
farmer.
2. In June 2021, Microsoft launched “Windows 11” Operating System, which includes the unique
feature of Android App support using _________.
1) Amazon App Store
2) Google Play Store
3) Samsung Galaxy Store

4) Apple App Store
5) Huawei AppGallery
Answer- 1) Amazon App Store
Explanation:
i.Microsoft officially launched its new Windows operating system ‘Windows 11’ on June 24, 2021.
ii.One of the unique features of Windows 11 is that it will support Android apps via Amazon’s app
store.
3. Which state government launched ‘Jan Sahayak-Aapka Sahayak’ mobile app and a 1st of its
kind energy conservation scheme ‘Demand Side Management-AC Scheme’?
1) Punjab
2) Gujarat
3) Haryana
4) Odisha
5) Bihar
Answer- 3) Haryana
Explanation:
Chief Minister of Haryana, Manohar Lal Khattar, launched a mobile app ‘Jan Sahayak-Aapka Sahayak’
to ensure ‘anywhere-anytime-anybody ‘delivery of Government to Citizen (G2C) and Business to Citizen
(B2C) services under a single digital platform.
i.Haryana also launched the first of its kind ‘Demand Side Management-AC Scheme’ for the domestic
consumers of urban and rural areas to promote energy conservation.
4. Which Ministry recently (in July’21) launched 6-Technology Innovation platforms to act as a
link between various industrial experts to develop technologies in India with Global Standards?
1) Ministry of Science and Technology
2) Ministry of Labour and Employment
3) Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises
4) Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
5) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Answer- 3) Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises
Explanation:
In June 2021, the Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises launched 6-Technology
Innovation platforms for exchange of knowledge for research & development of technologies that are
manufactured in India with globally competitive standards and other technical researches.
5. In July 2021, the Ministry of AYUSH launched 5 portals on the Traditional Indian Medicine
System.
What are the points that are wrong with respect to the portals?
A) CTRI or Common Traditional medicine Regulatory board of India, to regulate & scientifically
verify all traditional medical findings
B) SHAHI portal or Showcase of Ayurveda Historical Imprints, to showcase various inscriptions &
sculptures
C) e- Medha or electronic Medical Heritage Accession portal consisting of over 12,000 books
related to Indian Medical Heritage

D) AMAR or Ayush Manuscripts Advanced Repository, that maintains the various Manuscripts
and catalogues of Traditional medicines
1) Only A
2) Only B & C
3) Only D
4) Only A & D
5) Only C
Answer- 1) Only A
Explanation:
Ministry of AYUSH launched 5-important portals:
i.CTRI (Clinical Trials Registry India) - It is a primary Register of Clinical Trials which will facilitate the
usage of Ayurveda Terminologies to record clinical study
ii.SHAHI - Showcase of Ayurveda Historical Imprints, to showcase various inscriptions & sculptures
iii.e- Medha (electronic Medical Heritage Accession) - portal provides online access to more than 12
thousand books related to Indian Medical Heritage
iv.AMAR (Ayush Manuscripts Advanced Repository) - It is a repository for Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani,
Siddha and Sowa- Rigpa Manuscripts and catalogues.
v.CCRAS-Research Management Information System - It will also provide free of cost research
guidance by experienced Scientists, Clinicians of Ayurveda.
6. Name the company that partnered with ‘StaTwig’ to implement the global vaccine tracker
platform “VaccineLedger”:
1) IBM
2) Mphasis
3) Infosys
4) Tech Mahindra
5) Wipro
Answer- 4) Tech Mahindra
Explanation:
In July 2021, Tech Mahindra partnered with StaTwig – a digital supply chain provider to implement
“VaccineLedger”, a global vaccine tracker platform. VaccineLedger is set to collaborate with countries
across the world to facilitate transparency in the Vaccine supply chain and predict failure of cold storage
facilities, thereby eliminating wastage of life saving drugs.
7. What is the utility of the ‘ICAI BOS’ mobile app launched by the Institute of Chartered
Accountants of India (ICAI) Board of Studies?
1) Account Details of Government quarterly spendings
2) Allows Indian companies to submit quarterly Accounts detail
3) Educational content & live coaching for CA students
4) Only 1 & 2
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 3) Educational content & live coaching for CA students
Explanation:
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) Board of Studies-BoS (Academics) launched a
mobile application ‘ICAI BOS’ for students of foundation, intermediate and final CA courses.

i.CA students can track announcement and push notifications, live coaching classes, all education
contents, download notes & assignments
8. Identify the Mobile app that was launched by the Ministry of Fisheries to provide online
courses on freshwater aquaculture techniques:
1) Vannamei Shrimp
2) eNAM
3) mKRISHI-Aqua
4) Matsya Setu
5) eMatsya Sampada
Answer- 4) Matsya Setu
Explanation:
Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Giriraj Singh launched an Online Course
Mobile App ‘Matsya Setu’ to spread latest freshwater aquaculture technologies to aqua farmers of
India.
9. Identify the organisation that launched ‘dbGENVOC’ - World’s 1st Online database for Oral
Cancer:
1) National Institute of Cancer Prevention and Research
2) Central Drug Research Institute
3) Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology
4) National Institute of Biomedical Genomics
5) National Centre for Disease Informatics and Research
Answer- 4) National Institute of Biomedical Genomics
Explanation:
National Institute of Biomedical Genomics (NIBMG) created the World’s 1st of its kind browsable online
database namely ‘dbGENVOC- database of GENomic Variants of Oral Cancer’. This database is a
repository that can be accessed by the public at free of cost
10. Which state/UT recently (in July’21) launched a web portal to digitize its electrical inspection
process?
1) New Delhi
2) Jammu and Kashmir
3) Karnataka
4) Goa
5) Sikkim
Answer- 2) Jammu and Kashmir
Explanation:
Manoj Sinha Lieutenant Governor(LG) of Jammu and Kashmir(J&K) launched the Web Portal of
Electrical Inspection Wing at Jammu to make the electrical inspection process more convenient for the
general public.
11. ________________ partnered with Defence Ministry to act as service centers for the newly launched
SPARSH, System for Pension Administration (Raksha) Portal
2) Indian Overseas Bank

4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 1 & 3
Explanation:
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) headed by Union Minister Rajnath Singh implemented SPARSH, System
for Pension Administration (Raksha), for automation of sanction and disbursement of defence pension.
i.An agreement was signed between MoD, State Bank of India (SBI) and Punjab National Bank (PNB)
under which both banks will co-opt as service centres.
12. What is the utility of the ‘mySrinagar’ mobile app?

1) e-Services of various Government Departments
2) e-Service on Tourism related Information
3) Contactless, Paperless Document verifications
4) Only 1 & 2
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Explanation:
LG of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, launched ‘mySrinagar’ mobile app to cater the needs of residents
and tourists by integrating all available e-services offered by various departments and tourism-related
information.
He also e-inaugurated multiple projects of Srinagar Smart City including Variable Message Displays
(VMDs) installed across the city, and dedicated the new surface car parking
13. Which institution partnered with the Defence Ministry to develop the AI-based ‘CPGRAMS
(Centralized Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System) app’?
1) IIT Madras
2) IISc Bangalore
3) NIT Warangal
4) IIT New Delhi
5) IIT Kanpur
Answer- 5) IIT Kanpur
Explanation:
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered grievance management
application called ‘CPGRAMS (Centralized Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System) app’,
which was developed by the Ministry of Defence along with the IIT-Kanpur.
14. Name the Ministry that launched the web platform - “Kisan Sarathi” an information portal for
farmers
2) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
3) Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
4) Both 1 & 2
5) All 1, 2 & 3

Explanation:
The digital platform ‘Kisan Sarathi’ was jointly launched by Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers
Welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar and Union Minister for Electronics & Information Technology, Ashwini
Vaishnaw to help farmers get ‘right information at the right time’ in their desired language.
15. Which state government launched the ‘Pensioners’ Life Certificate Verification’ app for
pensioners to get Life Certificate?
1) West Bengal
2) Gujarat
3) Tripura
4) Maharashtra
5) Meghalaya
Answer- 5) Meghalaya
Explanation:
Conrad K Sangma, CM of Meghalaya, launched a face recognition mobile app ‘Pensioners’ Life
Certificate Verification’ to help the pensioners of Meghalaya to get a life certificate. The app was
developed by the National Informatics Centre(NIC)
16. In July 2021, _____________ launched ‘Kala Vishwa’ - a virtual platform for ______________
1) Indian Council for Cultural Relations; Folk Artists
2) Centre for Cultural Resources & Training; Folk Artists
3) National School of Drama; Classical Artists
4) Centre for Cultural Resources & Training; Classical Artists
5) Indian Council for Cultural Relations; Classical Artists
Answer- 1) Indian Council for Cultural Relations; Folk Artists
Explanation:
Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) launched a new Virtual Platform called ‘Kala Vishwa’ to
reach out to traditional folk artists, local artists/artisans. It was launched from ICCR’s Mumbai Centre.
17. In July 2021, Supreme Court of India launched ‘FASTER’ - a new mechanism for instant delivery
of Supreme Court orders to its subordinates. What does ‘FASTER’ stand for?
1) Frequent System for Telegraphing Electronic Records
2) Fast & Secured Telegraph of Evidence & Reports
3) Fast & Secure Transmission of Electronic Records
4) Frequent System for Transmission of Evidence & Reports
5) Fixed System for Transmitting Electronic Records
Answer- 3) Fast & Secure Transmission of Electronic Records
Explanation:
Chief Justice of India N V Ramana led bench has initiated a secure electronic transmission mechanism
namely FASTER (Fast and Secure Transmission of Electronic Records) that will fast forward the
process of bail i.e. instantaneous delivery of Supreme Court (SC) orders to concerned prisons, District
Courts, High Courts through a secure communication channel in order to save time and efforts.

18. Name the state government that launched “Raj Kisan Organic”- mobile app that acts as an
online marketplace for agriculture produces
1) Punjab
2) Karnataka
3) Gujarat
4) Rajasthan
5) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
The Rajasthan government has launched a mobile app called – ‘Raj Kisan Organic’ to enable the farmers
and the consumers of the state to make online purchases and sale of organic products in the state.
19. Name the organisation that launched ‘Heroes Connect’ - a web database of both men & women
sports persons.
1) Hockey India
2) Sports Authority of India
3) All India Tennis Association
4) Board of Control for Cricket in India
5) All India Chess Federation
Answer- 1) Hockey India
Explanation:
Hockey India (HI) has launched its own player-oriented web-based engagement platform called ‘Heroes
Connect’. It will create a detailed database of the players who have represented India in both men’s &
women’s games.
20. The ‘pmcaresforchildren.in’ web portal was launched (in July’21) by which ministry?
1) Ministry of Women and Child Development
4) Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
5) Ministry of Science and Technology
Answer- 1) Ministry of Women and Child Development
Explanation:
The Ministry of Women and Child Development launched the web-based portal ‘pmcaresforchildren.in’ to
identify the children who are eligible to receive support under the ‘PM CARES for Children’ scheme.
CURRENT STATIC BANKING

1. Which bank functions under the tagline “Hum hai na, Khayal Apka”?
1) HDFC Bank
2) ICICI Bank
3) Canara Bank
4) Axis Bank
5) Federal Bank

Explanation:
About ICICI Bank:
Establishment – 1955(Incorporated in 1994)
MD& CEO – Sandeep Bakhshi
Tagline – Hum hai na, Khayal Apka
2. When was the Indian IT major company Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) established?
1) 1968
2) 1975
3) 1995
4) 1983
5) 1956
Answer- 1) 1968
Explanation:
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS):
3. Where is the headquarters of United India Insurance Company located?

4) Mumbai, Maharashtra
Answer- 5) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
In July 2021, NITI Aayog had recommended the central government for the privatization of the public
sector insurance company, “United India Insurance Company”.
i.United India Insurance is headquartered at Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
4. Match the following PSU Banks and their Taglines:

i. Canara Bank a. Together We Can
ii. Indian Overseas Bank b. Pure Banking, Nothing Else
iii. Corporation Bank c. Good People to Grow With
iv. State Bank of India d. Prosperity for All
1) i-a, ii-b, iii-d, iv-c
2) i-d, ii-c, iii-a, iv-b
3) i-d, ii-b, iii-c, iv-a
4) i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b
5) i-a, ii-c, iii-d, iv-b
Answer- 5) i-a, ii-c, iii-d, iv-b
Explanation:
PSU Banks Taglines
Canara Bank Together We Can

Indian Overseas Bank Good People to Grow With
Corporation Bank Prosperity for All
State Bank of India Pure Banking, Nothing Else
5. Who is the current (as of July’21) Chief Economic Advisor of India?

1) I G Patel
2) Arvind Subramanian
4) Ajay Bhushan Pandey
5) Ajay Seth
Answer- 3) Krishnamurthy Subramanian
Explanation:
Krishnamurthy Subramanian is the current (as of July’21) Chief Economic Advisor of India.
6. Match the following Small Finance Banks with their respective headquarters:
i. ESAF Small Finance Bank a. Bangalore, Karnataka
ii. A U Small Finance Bank b. Chennai, Tamil Nadu
iii. Equitas Small Finance Bank c. Jaipur, Rajasthan
iv. Ujjivan Small Finance Bank d. Thrissur, Kerala
1) i-d, ii-c, iii-b, iv-a
Answer- 1) i-d, ii-c, iii-b, iv-a
Explanation:
Small Finance Bank Headquarters
ESAF Small Finance Bank Thrissur, Kerala

A U Small Finance Bank Jaipur, Rajasthan
Equitas Small Finance Bank Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Bangalore, Karnataka
7. Who is the 25th Governor of the Reserve Bank of India?

1) S. Venkitaramanan
2) Raghuram Rajan
3) Shaktikanta Das
4) Bimal Jalan
5) Urjit Patel
Answer- 3) Shaktikanta Das
Explanation:
Shaktikanta Das became the 25th Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on December 12, 2018.

8. As per the Electoral Bond Scheme, an Indian company can donate upto __________ of its average
3-year net profit as political donation.
1) 25%
2) 15%
3) 2.5%
4) 12.5%
5) 7.5%
Answer- 5) 7.5%
Explanation:
As per the Electoral Bond Scheme, Indian Companies are allowed to make political donation upto 7.5%
of the Company’s average 3-year net profit.
9. Where is the headquarters of Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)?

2) New Delhi
Answer- 5) Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
About Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI):
Chairman & MD - Sivasubramanian Ramann
Established - 2 April 1990
Headquarters - Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
10. Who is the current (in July’21) Chairperson of Competition Commission of India (CCI)?
1) Shamalbhai B Patel
2) Ashok Kumar Gupta
3) RV Verma
4) Sivasubramanian Ramann
5) Sudhir Mankad
Answer- 2) Ashok Kumar Gupta
Explanation:
About Competition Commission of India (CCI):
Established - 14th October 2003
Headquarters– New Delhi
Chairman– Ashok Kumar Gupta
11. When was the National Career Service (NCS) project established by the Government of India?
1) 2001
2) 2015
3) 2018
4) 2012
5) 2006
Answer- 2) 2015

Explanation:
National Career Service is a Five Year Mission Mode Project launched on 20th July, 2015 with
Directorate General of Employment, Ministry of Labour & Employment as the implementing body.
i.NCS portal provides a wide range of employment and career related services to the citizens of India by
bridging the gap between jobseekers and employers.
12. Match the following Banks with their respective CEO/Chairman:

i. Indian Overseas Bank a. Dinesh Kumar Khara
ii. HDFC Bank b. Partha Pratim Sengupta
iii. Federal Bank c. Shyam Srinivasan
iv. State Bank of India d. Sashidhar Jagdishan
1) i-a, ii-b, iii-c, iv-d
2) i-b, ii-d, iii-c, iv-a
4) i-b, ii-c, iii-d, iv-a
Answer- 2) i-b, ii-d, iii-c, iv-a
Explanation:
Bank CEO/Chairman
Indian Overseas Bank Partha Pratim Sengupta
HDFC Bank Sashidhar Jagdishan
Federal Bank Shyam Srinivasan
State Bank of India Dinesh Kumar Khara
13. Who authored the book, “The Third Pillar: How Markets and the State Leave the Community
Behind”?
1) Kaushik Basu
2) Amartya Sen
3) Rajiv Kumar
4) Abhijit Sen
5) Raghuram Rajan
Answer- 5) Raghuram Rajan
Explanation:
The book, “The Third Pillar: How Markets and the State Leave the Community Behind” authored by
former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan was released in 2019.
14. What is the highest face value/denomination of an electoral bond?

1) Rs 50,000
2) Rs 1 lakh
3) Rs 1 crore
4) Rs 10 lakh
5) Rs 5 lakh
Answer- 3) Rs 1 crore

Explanation:
The bonds will be issued in multiples of Rs 1,000, Rs 10,000, Rs 100,000 and Rs 1 crore. Taking the
highest face value/denomination of an electoral bond to Rs 1 crore.
Electoral Bonds are issued in India, only at 29 selected branches of State Bank of India (SBI).
15. The acronym ‘LIBOR’, stands for __________________________

1) Limited International Banking Offer Rate
2) Liquidity Infused Bank Outsourcing Rate
3) Limited Infusion of Bank Offered Rate
4) London International Bank Outsourcing Rate
5) London Inter-Bank Offered Rate
Answer- 5) London Inter-Bank Offered Rate
Explanation:
London Inter-Bank Offered Rate (LIBOR), is the global reference rate for unsecured short-term
borrowing in the interbank market.
i.LIBOR is set to get phased out on 31st December, 2021.
16. What is the daily maximum limit for UPI transactions?

1) Rs 2,00,000
2) Rs 10,000
3) Rs 1,00,000
4) Rs 50,000
5) Rs 25,000
Answer- 3) Rs 1,00,000
Explanation:
National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has set the upper limit for daily Unified Payments
Interface (UPI) transactions is Rs 1,00,000. While the banks are free to fix the transaction limit anywhere
within this.
17. How many digits are there in the Mobile Money Identifier (MMID)?
1) 12-digits
2) 7-digits
3) 16-digits
4) 9-digits
5) 14-digits
Answer- 2) 7-digits
Explanation:
Mobile Money Identifier (MMID) is a 7-digit number, issued by banks for effecting financial
transactions through the user’s mobile phone. The user mobile number MMID’s are uniquely linked with
his bank account number, and is one of the key inputs to facilitate fund transfer.
18. When was the Banking Regulation Act enacted by the Indian Parliament?
1) 1935
2) 1956
3) 1966
4) 1949

5) 1969
Answer- 4) 1949
Explanation:
The Banking Regulation Act that regulates all banking firms in India was enacted in 1949, as the Banking
Companies Act 1949 and later changed to Banking Regulation Act 1949 from 1 March 1966. It became
applicable to Jammu & Kashmir from 1956.
19. How many digits are there in the MICR code used in bank cheques?
1) 14-digits
2) 11-digits
3) 7-digits
4) 9-digits
5) 13-digits
Answer- 4) 9-digits
Explanation:
MICR or Magnetic Ink Character Recognition Code is a 9-digit code used for faster processing of
cheques. MICR number is used to uniquely identify the bank & branch where the transaction took place.
Components of MICR Code:
· First 3 digits - City code
· Middle 3 digits - Bank code
· Last 3 digits - Branch code
20. What is the mandatory initial lock-in period for a promoter of a Small Finance Bank in India?
1) 10-years
2) 7-years
3) 3-years
4) 9-years
5) 5-years
Answer- 5) 5-years
Explanation:
As per the Small Finance Banks (SFB) licensing guidelines of the Reserve Bank of India, a promoter of SFB
can exit or cease to be a promoter only after the mandatory initial lock-in period of 5-years.
21. What does the acronym ‘MMID’ represent with respect to banking?
1) Money Market Identity
2) Mobile Management Identity
3) Money Manager & Identifier
4) Mobile Money Identifier
5) Mutual Mobility Identifier
Answer- 4) Mobile Money Identifier
Explanation:
Mobile Money Identifier (MMID) is a 7-digit number, issued by banks for effecting financial
transactions through the user’s mobile phone. The user mobile number MMID’s are uniquely linked with
his bank account number, and is one of the key inputs to facilitate fund transfer.

22. Pick up the ATM type that is Wrongly Matched with its usage:
1) White Label ATM - Non-Banking Financial Companies
2) Green Label ATM - Agricultural Transactions
3) Orange Label ATM - E-Commerce Facility
4) Pink Label ATM - Women only ATM
5) Brown Label ATMs - 3rd party ATMs outsourced by Banks
Answer- 3) Orange Label ATM - E-Commerce Facility
Explanation:
• Orange label ATMs – ATMs used for Share Transactions.
• Yellow Label ATMs – ATMs meant for E-commerce facility.
• White Label ATM - Non-Banking Financial Companies
• Green Label ATM - Agricultural Transactions
• Pink Label ATM - Women only ATM
• Brown Label ATMs - 3rd party ATMs outsourced by Banks
23. Banks in India are advised by the RBI to offer RTGS transactions from ____________ to ____________
as the maximum limit for a single transaction.
1) Rs 2 lakhs; Rs 10 lakhs
2) No minimum limit; Rs 10 lakhs
3) Rs 1 lakhs; Rs 20 lakhs
4) No minimum limit; No limit
5) Rs 2 lakhs; No limit
Answer- 5) Rs 2 lakhs; No limit
Explanation:
Maximum Transaction limit for IMPS (Immediate Payment Service Bank) is Rs 2 lakh/day and for bank to
bank transactions above Rs. 2 lakhs, Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) is preferred.
i.The minimum amount to be remitted through RTGS is ₹ 2,00,000/- with no upper or maximum
ceiling.
24. Who is popularly known as the “Father of India's Computer and IT Revolution”?
1) Sam Pitroda
2) FC Kohli
3) J. R. D. Tata
4) Nandan Nilekani
5) Natarajan Chandrasekaran
Answer- 1) Sam Pitroda
Explanation:
Sam Pitroda, an Indian Telecommunication engineer is popularly known as the “Father of India’s
Computer & IT Revolution''. He was the then advisor of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi during the
Computer & IT revolution in India, which also led to the purchase of India’s 1st Super Computer.
25. Who headed the 1969 High-level Review Committee on Lead Bank Scheme?
1) Y H Malegam
2) Sudarshan Sen
3) Fali Sam Nariman
4) NS Vishwanathan

5) Ram Jethmalani
Answer- 3) Fali Sam Nariman
Explanation:
Fali Sam Nariman headed the 1969 High-level Review Committee on Lead Bank Scheme
26. Who is the present (in July’21) Chairperson of Competition Commission of India (CCI)?
1) U. B. Pravin Rao
2) Arun Kumar Mishra
3) Rekha Sharma
4) Ashok Kumar Gupta
5) P. D. Vaghela
Answer- 4) Ashok Kumar Gupta
Explanation:
Ashok Kumar Gupta is the current (in July’21) Chairperson of the Competition Commission of India (CCI)
27. Who authored the book, “Fault Lines: How Hidden Fractures Still Threaten the World
Economy”?
1) Raghuram Rajan
2) Amartya Sen
3) Manmohan Singh
4) Kaushik Basu
5) Bimal Jalan
Answer- 1) Raghuram Rajan
Explanation:
The book, “Fault Lines: How Hidden Fractures Still Threaten the World Economy” was authored by
former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan.
28. What is ‘ECB’ with respect to the Reserve Bank of India?

1) Electronic Control Brochure
2) Exchange Control Board
3) Economic Corporation Board
4) Export Credit Bank
5) External Commercial Borrowing
Answer- 5) External Commercial Borrowing
Explanation:
External Commercial Borrowings (ECBs) are loans in India made by non-resident lenders in foreign
currency to Indian borrowers.
29. “Yogakshemam Vahamyaham” is the tagline of which organisation?

1) RBI
2) SEBI
3) LIC
4) IRDAI
5) NABARD
Answer- 3) LIC

Explanation:
“Yogakshemam Vahamyaham” is the tagline of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC). “Your welfare
is our responsibility” is the English translation of the tagline.
30. Pick the bank that is wrongly matched with its Tagline.
1) South Indian Bank - Experience Next Generation Banking
2) Indian Overseas Bank - Good People to Grow With
3) HDFC Bank - Experience Our Expertise
4) Federal Bank - Your Perfect Banking Partner
5) Canara Bank - Together We Can
Answer- 3) HDFC Bank - Experience Our Expertise
Explanation:
• HDFC Bank - “We Understand Your World”
• YES Bank - “Experience Our Expertise”
31. Which Section of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, mandates banks to maintain 20% of annual
net profit as Reserve Fund?
1) Section 17
2) Section 20
3) Section 13
4) Section 28
5) Section 31
Answer- 1) Section 17
Explanation:
Section 17, under the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, mandates all banks in India to maintain a Sum
equivalent to 20% of their annual net profit as a Reserve Fund/Statutory Reserve.
32. Which of the following International Organisation is wrongly matched with its Head office
holder?
1) NASA - Bill Nelson
2) World Trade Organization - Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
3) International Monetary Fund - Kristalina Georgieva
4) World Bank - Anshula Kant
5) World Health Organization - Tedros Adhanom
Answer- 4) World Bank - Anshula Kant
Explanation:
NASA (Administrator) Bill Nelson
World Trade Organization (Director General) Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
International Monetary Fund (Managing Director) Kristalina Georgieva
World Bank (President) David Malpass
World Health Organization (Director General) Tedros Adhanom
Note - Former SBI Chairperson - Anshula Kant is the current MD of World Bank

33. Who is the present (in July’21) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Indian Banks’ Association?
1) Rajkiran Rai G
2) Dinesh Kumar Khara
3) Sunil Mehta
4) Viral Acharya
Answer- 3) Sunil Mehta
Explanation:
Sunil Mehta is the present (in July’21) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Indian Banks’ Association.
34. What is the Minimum Net Owned Fund required for a Microfinance institution (MFI) registered
under RBI as a Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC)?
1) Rs 10 crore
2) Rs 15 crore
3) Rs 50 crore
4) Rs 25 crore
5) Rs 5 crore
Answer- 5) Rs 5 crore
Explanation:
A Microfinance institution (MFI) registered under RBI as a Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC)
requires a Minimum Net Owned Funds (NOF) of Rs.5 crores. Whereas Rs. 2 crores are required as
minimum NOF, for NBFCs registered in the North Eastern Region of India.
35. When was the ‘Insurance Act’ - that governs Indian Insurance sector became effective?
1) 1955
2) 1905
3) 1938
4) 1935
5) 1949
Answer- 3) 1938
Explanation:
The Insurance Act, 1938 is the principal Act governing the Insurance sector in India. It provides powers
to the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) to frame regulations for
supervision of the entities operating in the Insurance sector.
36. Match the following Indian Banking Organisations with their respective heads:
i. Indian Banks' Association a. David Rasquinha
ii. ECGC b. M. Senthilnathan
iii. SIDBI c. Sivasubramanian Ramann
iv. EXIM Bank d. Sunil Mehta
1) i-d, ii-b, iii-a, iv-c
Answer- 3) i-d, ii-b, iii-c, iv-a

Explanation:
Banking Organisations Chairman/CEO
Indian Banks' Association Sunil Mehta
Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India (ECGC) M. Senthilnathan
SIDBI Sivasubramanian Ramann
EXIM Bank David Rasquinha
37. Who was the 1st Governor of the Reserve Bank of India?
1) C D Deshmukh
2) Osborne Smith
3) H V R Iyengar
4) P C Bhattacharya
5) James Taylor
Answer- 2) Osborne Smith
Explanation:
Osborne Smith served as the 1st Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), between 1 April 1935 and
30 June 1937.
38.What is the tagline of HDFC Bank?

1) Your Perfect Banking Partner
2) Let’s make money simple
3) We make money simple
4) We understand your world
5) Experience our Expertise
Answer - 4) We understand your world
39. Which of the following is the Tagline of State Bank of India (SBI)?
1) The Nation banks on us
2) Pure Banking Nothing Else
3) A bank of the common man
4) The banker to every India
5) All the Above
Explanation:
Taglines of SBI:
• The Nation banks on us
• Pure Banking Nothing Else
• With you. all the way
• A bank of the common man
• The banker to every India
40. Amitabh Chaudhry is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of which bank?
1) ICICI Bank
3) HDFC Bank

4) Axis Bank
5) YES Bank
Explanation:
About Axis Bank:
Tagline – Badhti Zindagi
41. As per the Banking Regulation Act - 1949, All Banks in India shall maintain a Reserve
Fund/Statutory Reserve equivalent to ______ of their annual net profit.
1) 5%
2) 25%
3) 10%
4) 15%
5) 20%
Answer- 5) 20%
Explanation:
Section 17, under the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, mandates all banks in India to maintain a Sum
equivalent to 20% of their annual net profit as a Reserve Fund/Statutory Reserve.
CA STATIC GK
1. Match the following International Organisations with their Headquarters location:
i. World Intellectual Property Organization a. Geneva, Switzerland
ii. World Tourism Organization b. Madrid, Spain
iii. International Atomic Energy Agency c. Vienna, Austria
iv. Food and Agriculture Organization d. Rome, Italy
Answer- 1) i-a, ii-b, iii-c, iv-d
Explanation:
International Organisation Headquarters
World Intellectual Property Organization Geneva, Switzerland
World Tourism Organization Madrid, Spain
International Atomic Energy Agency Vienna, Austria
Food and Agriculture Organization Rome, Italy

2. Identify the device used to measure Plant Growth:
1) Seismograph
2) Anemometer
3) Hygrometer
4) Geiger Counter
5) Crescograph
Answer- 5) Crescograph
Explanation:
Famous Indian Physicist, Jagadish Chandra Bose invented ‘Crescograph’- a device used to measure
the growth of plants.
3. Which is India’s Fastest Supercomputer (as of July’21) as per the TOP500 listing?
1) SahasraT
2) Mihir
3) Fugaku
4) PARAM Siddhi-AI
5) Pratyush
Answer- 4) PARAM Siddhi-AI
Explanation:
India’s PARAM Siddhi-AI was ranked 63rd in the Global list of fastest Supercomputers released by the
TOP500 listing. While Japan’s Fugaku was ranked as the world’s fastest supercomputer.
4. Pritzker Prize is the highest award in the World in which field?

1) Sculpture
2) Archaeology
3) Social Psychology
4) Architecture
5) Mathematics
Answer- 4) Architecture
Explanation:
The Pritzker Prize is the highest award in the World in the field of ‘Architecture’.
In March 2021, Anne Lacaton and Jean-Philippe Vassal were named as the 2021 Pritzker Prize
winners.
5. Who was the Architect of “Gateway of India”?

1) George Wittet
2) Edwin Lutyens
3) Herbert Baker
4) William Young
5) Robert Mylne
Answer- 1) George Wittet
Explanation:
George Wittet was the Architect of “Gateway of India” in Mumbai. He completed the construction of
the monument in 1927.

6. Select the City which is nicknamed as “Oxford of the East”:
1) Chennai
2) Guwahati
3) Noida
4) Bangalore
5) Pune
Answer- 5) Pune
Explanation:
Due to its rich legacy in education, Indian city of Pune is nicknamed as “Oxford of the East”.
In June 2021, Maharashtra Government announced to train 5 lakh educated unemployed youths in the
next 5-years under the “Maharashtra Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (MAPS)”.
7. UN World Tourism Organisation was founded in ________ with headquarters at ______________

1) 1975; Geneva, Switzerland
2) 1949; New York, USA
3) 1949; Madrid, Spain
4) 1949; Geneva, Switzerland
5) 1975; Madrid, Spain
Answer- 5) 1975; Madrid, Spain
Explanation:
About UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO):
Headquarters – Madrid, Spain
Secretary-General – Zurab Pololikashvili
Member States – 159
8. Where is the traditional festival “Bohag Bihu” annually celebrated?

1) Gujarat
2) Maharashtra
3) Telangana
4) Assam
5) Jammu & Kashmir
Answer- 4) Assam
Explanation:
“Bohag Bihu” is a traditional festival celebrated annually across the north-eastern state of Assam. It is
popularly known as the Assamese New Year.
9. Where is the headquarters of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) located?

1) Rome, Italy
2) Paris, France
3) London, UK
4) Berlin, Germany
5) Geneva, Switzerland
Answer- 5) Geneva, Switzerland

Explanation:
About International Telecommunication Union (ITU):
Secretary General – Houlin Zhao
10. Which of the following UNESCO designated World Heritage Sites is also the world's largest
network of intertidal sand and mudflats?
1) Ichkeul Lake
2) Sundarbans
3) Wadden Sea
4) Danube Delta
5) Vembanad Lake
Answer- 3) Wadden Sea
Explanation:
The Wadden Sea, the world's largest network of intertidal sand and mudflats, which spans the
coastlines of the Netherlands, Germany, and Denmark. In 2009, it was designated as an UNESCO World
Heritage Site.
11. Match the following Nuclear Power Plants of India with their respective geographical
location:
i. Tarapur Atomic Power Station a. Uttar Pradesh
ii. Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant b. Tamil Nadu
iii. Kakrapar Atomic Power Station c. Gujarat
iv. Narora Atomic Power Station d. Maharashtra
Explanation:
Nuclear Power Plant Location
Tarapur Atomic Power Station Maharashtra
Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant Tamil Nadu
Kakrapar Atomic Power Station Gujarat
Narora Atomic Power Station Uttar Pradesh
12. Who is the current (as of July’21) President of Greece?

1) Katerina Sakellaropoulou
2) Lotay Tshering
3) Aung San Suu Kyi
4) Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
5) Sergio Mattarella
Answer- 1) Katerina Sakellaropoulou

Explanation:
Katerina Sakellaropoulou is the current (as of July’21) President of Greece.
2021 marks the 200th anniversary of Greece’s Independence from the Ottaman Empire. Greece was
under the Turkish Ottaman rule for over 400-years. Later in 1821 Greece's war of Independence started,
which led to its independence in 1832.
13. Where is the headquarters of the Global brand protection agency, the World Intellectual
Property Organisation (WIPO)?
2) Paris, France
3) London, UK
4) Vienna, Austria
5) The Hague, Netherlands
Answer- 1) Geneva, Switzerland
Explanation:
World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) has barred a Delhi-based firm from using the domain
name ''www.urbankhadi.com'' after finding that it was illegally using the brand name ''Khadi'', as it
confuses with “Khadi India”, a trademark set by Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC).
WIPO is a United Nations agency for brand protection across the world, it is headquartered at Geneva,
Switzerland.
14. Who is the current (in July’21) Secretary at the Department of Telecommunications(DoT)?
1) P D Vaghela
2) Anshu Prakash
3) P K Purwar
4) Ajay Seth
5) Ajay Kumar
Answer- 2) Anshu Prakash
Explanation:
Anshu Prakash is the current (in July’21) Secretary at the Department of Telecommunications(DoT),
Ministry of Communications and Chairman Digital Communications Commission.
15. Who was the architect of Rashtrapati Bhavan?

1) Herbert Baker
2) Edwin Lutyens
3) George Wittet
4) Only 1 & 2
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Explanation:
Edwin Lutyens & Herbert Baker were the Architects of Rashtrapati Bhavan (then Viceroy's House).
They are also responsible for the construction of various other important monuments in the capital city
of Delhi including ‘India Gate’, North & South blocks of the Indian ‘Parliament’.
Note - George Wittet, is the architect of Mumbai’s ‘Gateway of India’.

16. Who is the current (in July’21) Secretary-General of the ‘Global Tiger Forum’?
1) Marco Lambertini
2) Rajesh Gopal
3) Azzedine Downes
4) Kailash Sankhala
5) Rajiv Gauba
Answer- 2) Rajesh Gopal
Explanation:
Indian Forest Service officer, Dr. Rajesh Gopal, is the current (in July’21) Secretary-General of the ‘Global
Tiger Forum’
30. Which is India’s Largest Nuclear Power Station?
1) Narora Atomic Power Station
2) Tarapur Atomic Power Station
3) Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant
4) Kakrapar Atomic Power Station
5) Kalpakkam Nuclear Power Plant
Answer- 3) Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant
Explanation:
Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant is the biggest Nuclear power station of India, with a total capacity of
6000 MW upon commissioning of all 6 units. It is developed under Indo-Russian collaboration at
Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu.
17. Match the following Mountain Peaks with their location:

i. Kangchenjunga a. Tamil Nadu
ii. Anamudi b. Kerala
iii. Nanda Devi c. Uttarakhand
iv. Doddabetta d. Sikkim
Explanation:
Mountain Peaks Location
Kangchenjunga Sikkim
Anamudi Kerala
Nanda Devi Uttarakhand
Doddabetta Tamil Nadu
18. Where is the headquarters of Coal India Ltd located?

3) Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
4) New Delhi

5) Raipur, Chhattisgarh
Answer- 1) Kolkata, West Bengal
Explanation:
For the 1st time, India’s Coal India Ltd has delivered 4,000 tonnes of coal to Bangladesh for its Khulna
power project, as a part of India’s plan to create energy security infrastructure for its neighbours.
Coal India is headquartered at Kolkata, West Bengal
19. Who was the 1st Asian to win “Miss World”?

1) Aishwarya Rai
2) Manushi Chhillar
3) Lara Dutta
4) Reita Faria Powell
5) Sushmita Sen
Answer- 4) Reita Faria Powell
Explanation:
Reita Faria Powell from Mumbai was the 1st Asian woman to win the oldest-running international
beauty pageant “Miss World” in 1966.
20. Where is the headquarters of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)?

1) Istanbul, Turkey
2) Athens, Greece
3) Montreal, Canada
4) Jakarta, Indonesia
5) Sydney, Australia
Answer- 3) Montreal, Canada
Explanation:
Indian Wrestler Sumit Malik, who was banned for 2-years by United World Wrestling (UWW) for use of
illegal substances, seeks relaxation of ban to 6-months. Notably, he qualified for the Tokyo Olympics.
i.The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is headquartered at Montreal, Canada.
21. Who is the current (as of July’21) CEO of Amazon Web Services?
1) Jeff Bezos
2) MacKenzie Scott
3) Priscilla Chan
4) Andy Jassy
5) Jeff Wilke
Answer- 4) Andy Jassy
Explanation:
On 5th July 2021, Amazon Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jeff Bezos stepped down, while Andy Jassy,
the present CEO of Amazon Web Services (AWS) will replace him as Amazon’s CEO in the 3rd quarter.
Jeff Bezos becomes the executive Chairman of Amazon’s Board.
In July 1995 Amazon opened as an online bookseller, selling the world's largest collection of books
22. Name the city, where ‘Statue of Unity’ the World’s Tallest Monument located:
1) Vadodara
2) Kevadia

3) Ahmedabad
4) Rajkot
5) Jamnagar
Answer- 2) Kevadia
Explanation:
194 crocodiles have been relocated from Panchmuli lake, which is located near the famous tourist
attraction “Statue of Unity”.
‘Statue of Unity’ the 182-meter World’s Tallest Monument located in Kevadia, Gujarat.
23. Where is the headquarters of National Institute of Wind Energy located?

Answer- 1) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
The headquarters of National Institute of Wind Energy is located at Chennai, Tamil Nadu
24. Match the following State-owned Dairy Companies with their Headquarters location:
i. Mother Dairy a. Chennai, Tamil Nadu
ii. Nandini b. Noida, Uttar Pradesh
iii. Amul c. Bangalore, Karnataka
iv. Aavin d. Anand, Gujarat
Answer- 4) i-b, ii-c, iii-d, iv-a
Explanation:
Dairy Company Headquarters
Mother Dairy Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Nandini (Karnataka Cooperative Milk (KMF)) Bangalore, Karnataka
Amul (Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation) Anand, Gujarat
Aavin (Tamil Nadu Co-operative Milk Producers' Federation) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
25. When was the 1st edition of Indian Grand Prix - Formula 1 racing conducted?
1) 2013
2) 2011
3) 2018
4) 2006
5) 2008
Answer- 2) 2011

Explanation:
1st edition of Indian Grand Prix - Formula 1 racing was conducted in 2011 at Buddh International
Circuit, Noida, Uttar Pradesh
26. Where do the Western Ghats meet Eastern Ghats?

1) Nilgiri
2) Anamudi
3) Mullayanagiri
4) Kudremukh
5) Mahendragiri
Answer- 1) Nilgiri
Explanation:
The Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats meet at the Nilgiri Hills in Tamil Nadu.
27. Who appoints the Council of Ministers of the Parliament as per the provisions of Article 75
(1)?
1) Prime Minister
2) Speaker of Lok Sabha
3) Speaker of Rajya Sabha
4) President
5) Chief Justice of India
Answer- 4) President
Explanation:
As per Article 75 (1) of the Constitution, The Council of Ministers (CoM) shall be appointed by the
President on the advice of the Prime Minister
28. How many Biodiversity Hotspots of the World are present in India?
1) 6
2) 9
3) 12
4) 11
5) 4
Answer- 5) 4
Explanation:
India houses 4 (he Himalayas, the Western Ghats, the Indo-Burma region and the Sundaland) of the 36
Biodiversity Hotspots of the World
29. Match following active volcanoes with their location:

i. Stromboli Island a. India
ii. Mount Fuji b. Italy
iii. Taal Volcano c. Japan
iv. Barren Island d. Philippines

Explanation:
Volcano Country
Stromboli Island Italy
Mount Fuji Japan
Taal Volcano Philippines
Barren Island India
30. India & Pakistan agreed to share _______ rivers each in the Indus River System, as per the Indus
Water Treaty signed in ____________
1) 3; 1947
2) 5; 1960
3) 2; 1947
4) 5; 1947
5) 3; 1960
Answer- 5) 3; 1960
Explanation:
India is working on plans to divert water from ‘Ujh’ river, a main tributary of Ravi river that flows into
Pakistan. This move is taken by India, as per its rights reserved under the Indus Water Treaty(IWT), to
use excess water flowing to Pakistan for irrigation purposes of India.
IWT was signed between India & Pakistan in 1960, with the World Bank as one of the Signatory. It was
decided to share 3 rivers each of the 6 river Indus Water system, sharing the waters of the western
rivers—the Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab—to Pakistan and those of the eastern rivers—the Ravi, Beas,
and Sutlej—to India.
31. Which of the following rivers is a Tributary of River Ganga?

1) Poonch River
2) Teesta River
3) Gomti River
4) Luni River
5) Mahi River
Answer- 3) Gomti River
Explanation:
Gomti River is one of the major tributaries of river Ganges, and meets river Ganga near Varanasi in
Uttar Pradesh.
In July 2021, CBI registered cases against 16 public servants and 173 private persons on irregularities in
the implementation of various works worth ₹407 crore relating to the Gomti River Channelization
Project and Gomti River Front Development Project.
32. What is the Maximum strength of the Council of Ministers in India, as per the Constitutional
provisions of Article 75 (1A)?
1) 25% of the Total members of the Parliament
2) 25% of the Total members of Lok Sabha
3) 25% of the Total members of Rajya Sabha

4) 15% of the Total members of Lok Sabha
5) 15% of the Total members of the Parliament
Answer- 4) 15% of the Total members of Lok Sabha
Explanation:
Article 75 (1A) states that the total number of Ministers, including the Prime Minister, in the Council of
Ministers shall not exceed 15% of the total number of members of the House of the People (i.e. Lok
Sabha).
33. Where is India’s 1st Central Drug Laboratory (CDL) for testing vaccines located?
1) Maharashtra
2) Telangana
3) Himachal Pradesh
4) West Bengal
5) Odisha
Explanation:
India’s 1st and only Central Drug Laboratory (CDL) for testing vaccines is located in Kasauli, Himachal
Pradesh.
In order to increase Vaccine supply in India, the Central government has set-up 2-vaccine testing
facilities - National Centre for Cell Science (NCCS), Pune & National Institute of Animal Biotechnology
(NIAB) Hyderabad as Central Drug Laboratory (CDL).
34. When was DRDO established?

1) 1969
2) 1958
3) 1971
4) 1975
5) 1951
Answer- 2) 1958
Explanation:
India’s primary agency under the Ministry of Defence for research & development of defence equipment,
DRDO was established in 1958.
In July 2021, Indian Army inducted the 1st set of 12 Short Span Bridging System (SSBS)-10m, which was
designed & developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in association
with Larsen & Toubro (L&T).
35. When was Indian Railways founded?

1) 1881
2) 1858
3) 1891
4) 1905
5) 1853
Answer- 5) 1853
Explanation:
Indian Railways was established on 16 April 1853 under the British raj.

In July, the Ministry of Railways approved a proposal to name Train No. 16595/16596 Bengaluru-Karwar-
Bengaluru Express as Panchaganga Express.
36. Three Gorges Dam, the World’s largest hydroelectric power station is located in which
country?
1) England
2) China
3) Canada
4) Germany
5) Australia
Answer- 2) China
Explanation:
Three Gorges Dam is a hydroelectric gravity dam that spans the Yangtze River at Hubei province, China.
The Three Gorges Dam is the World's largest Hydroelectric power station in terms of installed capacity
(22,500 MW).
37. Match the following Scientific devices with their usage:

i. Anemometer a. Strength of Electromagnetic Radiation
ii. Hygrometer b. Wind Speed
iii. Crescograph c. Humidity/Water vapour in Air
iv. Photometer d. Plant Growth
Explanation:
Scientific Devices Used to Measure
Anemometer Wind Speed
Hygrometer Humidity/Water vapour in Air
Crescograph Plant Growth
Photometer Strength of Electromagnetic Radiation
38. ‘Riksdag’ is the National Legislature or Parliament of which country?

1) Nepal
2) Canada
3) Belgium
4) Sweden
5) Russia
Answer- 4) Sweden
Explanation:
‘Riksdag’ is the National Legislature or Parliament of Sweden. It is a unicameral legislature with a total
strength of 349-members.

39. Pick the Tiger Reserve that is Wrongly matched with its location:
1) Pench Tiger Reserve - Madhya Pradesh
2) Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve - Maharashtra
3) Srivilliputhur Megamalai Tiger Reserve - Tamil Nadu
4) Navegaon Nagzira Tiger Reserve - Gujarat
5) Satkosia Tiger Reserve - Odisha
Answer- 4) Navegaon Nagzira Tiger Reserve - Gujarat
Explanation:
Instances of rare ‘Black Leopard’ were recorded in the camera traps in Navegaon Nagzira Tiger
Reserve of Maharashtra. Earlier in 2021, the black leopards were also found in Maharashtra’s Tadoba
Andhari Tiger Reserve and Madhya Pradesh’s Pench Tiger Reserve.
40. Where is the Maitree Super Thermal Power Project located?

1) Nepal
2) Bangladesh
3) Sri Lanka
4) Bhutan
5) Afghanistan
Answer- 2) Bangladesh
Explanation:
Maitree Super Thermal Power Project, is a 2x660 MW coal-fired power station located at Rampal,
Bangladesh. The project is built jointly by Bangladesh India Friendship Power Company Ltd. (BIFPCL)
and BHEL. It is set to be commissioned by December 2021.
41. Match the following lakes with their respective location:

i. Wular Lake a. Telangana
ii. Loktak Lake b. Manipur
iii. Hussain Sagar c. Kerala
iv. Vembanad Lake d. Jammu & Kashmir
Answer- 1) i-d, ii-b, iii-a, iv-c
Explanation:
Lakes Location
Wular Lake Jammu & Kashmir
Loktak Lake Manipur
Hussain Sagar Telangana
Vembanad Lake Kerala
42. When was the National Career Service (NCS) Portal/Project launched?
1) 2018
2) 2014

3) 2011
4) 2015
5) 2017
Answer- 4) 2015
Explanation:
The Government of India has launched the National Career Service (NCS) Project/Portal in 2015 under
the Ministry of Labour and Employment. It provides a wide range of employment & career services to
citizens.
i.NCS portal provides training modules, both in Hindi & English in partnership with TCS iON.
43. The Traditional festival “Bhumi Panduga” is celebrated by which Tribal community?
1) Eravallan
2) Koya
3) Bakarwal
4) Khasis
5) Jarawa
Answer- 2) Koya
Explanation:
“Bhumi Panduga” is a traditional festival of the Koya Tribes to mark the beginning of Farming operation.
i.Koya Tribes are mainly found in the states of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Odisha
44. Where is Valmiki Tiger Reserve located?

1) Himachal Pradesh
2) Gujarat
3) Odisha
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Bihar
Answer- 5) Bihar
Explanation:
Conservation activities have been taking place in Bihar’s Valmiki Tiger Reserve, after more than 150
Vultures were spotted in the protected area.
45. The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, or Millennium Dam is built across which river?
1) Congo River
2) Niger River
3) Nile River
4) Yangtze River
5) Amazon River
Answer- 3) Nile River
Explanation:
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, formerly known as the Millennium Dam or Hidase Dam, is
constructed across the River Nile in Ethiopia. It is also the largest hydroelectric plant in Africa.
46. Is the formation of Cooperative Societies Constitutionally accepted in India?

1) Yes, Under Article 36 of DPSP
2) No Constitutional provisions - Only accepted through Industrial law

3) Yes, it is a Fundamental Right under Article 19
4) Yes, it comes as a Special provision under Article 332
5) No Constitutional provisions & legally invalid
Answer- 3) Yes, it is a Fundamental Right under Article 19
Explanation:
The 97th amendment of the Indian Constitution has made the ‘Formation of Cooperative Societies’ as
a Fundamental Right under Article 19.
47. What does ‘T’ stand for in “NISHTHA”- an initiative by the Indian Government?
1) Technical
2) Training
3) Trajectory
4) Teachers
5) Transparency
Answer- 4) Teachers
Explanation:
NISHTHA - “National Initiative for School Heads' and Teachers' Holistic Advancement” is a capacity
building programme for "Improving Quality of School Education through Integrated Teacher Training". It
aims to build competencies among all the teachers and school principals at the elementary stage. It is the
World’s largest Teacher Training Programme.
48. Who is the only Indian to receive “Academy Honorary Award”?

1) Bhanu Athaiya
2) Satyajit Ray
3) Resul Pookutty
4) A.R. Rahman
5) Gulzar
Answer- 2) Satyajit Ray
Explanation:
Satyajit Ray, is the only Indian to receive the “Academy Honorary Award”, when he received it during
1992 Oscars
49. Match the following Cities with their Nicknames:

i. Udaipur a. Pink City of India
ii. Jodhpur b. White City of India
iii. Jaisalmer c. Golden City of India
iv. Jaipur d. Blue City of India
Answer- 2) i-b, ii-d, iii-c, iv-a
Explanation:
City Nickname
Udaipur White City of India

Jodhpur Blue City of India
Jaisalmer Golden City of India
Jaipur Pink City of India
50. Pick the Tiger Reserve that is Wrongly matched with its location:
1) Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve - Rajasthan
2) Srivilliputhur Megamalai Tiger Reserve - Tamil Nadu
3) Ranthambore Tiger Reserve - Gujarat
4) Jim Corbett Tiger Reserve - Uttarakhand
5) Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve - Andhra Pradesh
Answer- 3) Ranthambore Tiger Reserve - Gujarat
Explanation:
The Central Government has decided to upgrade Ramgarh Vishdhari Wildlife Sanctuary in Bundi district
of Rajasthan as a Tiger Reserve. Now, the Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve will act as a safe transit
between the existing Ranthambore Tiger Reserve and Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserves of Rajasthan.
51. What is the Population Density of India as per 2011 Census?

1) 256 person/sq. km
Answer- 3) 382 person/sq. km
Explanation:
India’s Population Density stands at 382 person/sq. Km as per the Census of 2011, with Delhi being the
most populous city & Uttar Pradesh - the most populous state in India.
52. Match the following Dams with their respective Rivers:

i. Bhakra Nangal Dam a. Sutlej
ii. Indira Sagar Dam b. Bhagirathi
iii. Kallanai Dam c. Kaveri
iv. Tehri Dam d. Narmada
Answer- 4) i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b
Explanation:
Dam River
Bhakra Nangal Dam Sutlej
Indira Sagar Dam Narmada
Kallanai Dam Kaveri
Tehri Dam Bhagirathi

53. Who was known as the “Father of Railways”?
1) George Stephenson
2) Richard Trevithick
3) Victor Tatin
4) Thomas Savery
5) Harvey Hubbell
Answer- 1) George Stephenson
Explanation:
George Stephenson, the person who built the 1st commercial locomotive and railways by setting up a
standard that can be adopted globally, was popularly known as the “Father of Railways”.
• Richard Trevithick invented the world’s 1st steam railway locomotive (Train).
• Thomas Savery invented the 1st steam engine
54. The ‘Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award’ is given for contribution towards which field?
1) Literature
2) Sports
3) Art & Culture
4) Journalism
5) Science & Technology
Answer- 5) Science & Technology
Explanation:
‘Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award’ is one of the highest awards in the field of Science & Technology in
India. It has been awarded by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) since 1958.
55. What is India’s Rank in Sustainable Development Index-2021?

1) 120
2) 88
3) 108
4) 125
5) 93
Answer- 1) 120
Explanation:
According to the 6th Edition of ‘Sustainable Development Report 2021 (SDR 2021)’ released by
Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN), India with a score of 60.1 has been placed at 120th
rank out of 165 countries.
56. Who is the current (as of July’21) Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh?

1) G. C. Murmu
2) Satya Pal Malik
3) Bhagat Singh Koshyari
4) Manoj Sinha
5) Radha Krishna Mathur
Answer- 5) Radha Krishna Mathur
Explanation:
Radha Krishna Mathur is the current (as of July’21) Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh

57. Which of the following is Not one of the 6 Classical languages of India that are listed in 8th
Schedule of the Constitution?
1) Tamil
2) Sanskrit
3) Malayalam
4) Marathi
5) Odia
Answer- 4) Marathi
Explanation:
There are 6 Classical Languages listed under the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution. They are -
Tamil (2004), Sanskrit (2005), Kannada (2008), Telugu (2008), Malayalam (2013), and Odia (2014).
58. Who is popularly known as the ‘Rocket Woman of India’?

1) Kalpana Chawla
2) Ritu Karidhal
3) Muthayya Vanitha
4) Sunita Williams
5) Tessy Thomas
Answer- 2) Ritu Karidhal
Explanation:
Dr. Ritu Karidhal is an Indian scientist working from ISRO, who serves as a Deputy Operations Director
to India's Mars orbiter Mission, Mangalyaan. She is popularly known as the “Rocket Woman of India”.
59. Saturn, the ______ Planet from the Sun, has a total of ______ moons.
1) 7th; 82
2) 5th; 82
3) 6th; 82
4) 5th; 68
5) 7th; 68
Answer- 3) 6th; 82
Explanation:
Scientists have discovered giant water plumes spewing from the vast ocean beneath the crust of
“Enceladus”- one of the largest moons of Saturn.
Saturn has a total of 82 moons, with its largest moon “Titan” equivalent to the size of planet Mercury.
Saturn is the 6th planet from the Sun. It is the planet with the highest number of moons in our solar
system.
60. The Central Public Works Department (CPWD) functions under which Ministry?
2) Ministry of Labour and Employment
5) Ministry of Panchayati Raj
Answer- 3) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

Explanation:
The Central Public Works Department (CPWD) under the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA),
celebrated its 167th anniversary on July 12, 2021.
61. ‘Ashadhi Bij’ also known as ___________ New Year is annually celebrated on the month of July
1) Kutchi
2) Santali
3) Maithili
4) Dogri
5) Konkani
Answer- 1) Kutchi
Explanation:
‘Ashadhi Bij’ also known as Kutchi New Year is annually celebrated in the month of July.
Kutchi is an Indo-Aryan language spoken in the Kutch region of India & the Sindh region of Pakistan.
62. Match the following Dams with their respective Rivers:

i. Bisalpur Dam a. Banas
ii. Krishnarajasagar Dam b. Kaveri
iii. Sardar Sarovar Dam c. Mahanadi
iv. Hirakud Dam d. Narmada
Answer- 1) i-a, ii-b, iii-d, iv-c
Explanation:
Dam River
Bisalpur Dam Banas
Krishnarajasagar Dam Kaveri
Sardar Sarovar Dam Narmada
Hirakud Dam Mahanadi
63. Match the following GI tagged products with their respective state of origin:
i. Fazil Mango a. West Bengal
ii. Madurai Jasmine b. Maharashtra
iii. Bhalia Wheat c. Tamil Nadu
iv. Gholvad Sapota d. Gujarat

Explanation:
In July 2021, India exported Fazil Mango - a GI tagged product of West Bengal to Bahrain.
GI tagged products State
Fazil Mango West Bengal
Madurai Jasmine Tamil Nadu
Bhalia Wheat Gujarat
Gholvad Sapota Maharashtra
64. Where is Lemru Elephant Reserve - a proposed conservation region located?

1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Gujarat
3) Odisha
4) Chhattisgarh
5) Assam
Answer- 4) Chhattisgarh
Explanation:
Lemru Elephant Reserve - a conservation zone located in Chhattisgarh has set into controversy after
the land area under conservation has been reduced from 1,995 sq km to 450 sq km.
65. Who authored the book, “Dreams from My Father”?

1) Rahul Gandhi
2) Barack Obama
3) Vladimir Putin
4) Melania Trump
5) Narendra Modi
Answer- 2) Barack Obama
Explanation:
“Dreams from My Father”, a book written by farmer US President Barack Obama is set to be re-released
in a young adult edition. The book was initially released in 1995.
66. Pick the Wrongly matched data with respect to the Tennis Major Tournaments
1) Wimbledon - Grass Court - 1877
2) US Open - Hard Court - 1881
3) French Open - Grass Court - 1901
4) Australian Open - Hard Court - 1905
5) All are Rightly Matched
Answer- 3) French Open - Grass Court - 1901
Explanation:
Tournament Court Type Established
Wimbledon Grass Court 1877
US Open Hard Court 1881
French Open Clay Court 1891
Australian Open Hard Court 1905

67. Which is India’s largest Nuclear Power Plant?
1) Tarapur Atomic Power Station
2) Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant
3) Rajasthan Atomic Power Station
4) Narora Atomic Power Station
5) Kaiga Atomic Power Plant
Answer- 2) Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant
Explanation:
Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant in Tamil Nadu has the largest Nuclear power generation facility in
India, it comprises 6-units of Light Water Reactors (VVERs), each of 1000 MW capacity.
68. “Fiat Panis” is the official motto of which International organisation?

1) International Criminal Court
3) UNICEF
4) Food & Agriculture Organisation
5) International Committee of the Red Cross
Answer- 4) Food & Agriculture Organisation
Explanation:
About Food & Agriculture Organisation (FAO):
Director General – Qu Dongyu
Headquarters – Rome, Italy
Motto – “Fiat Panis” (Let there be bread)
69. What is the official currency of Tajikistan?

1) Somoni
2) Manat
3) Dirham
4) Renminbi
5) Krone
Answer- 1) Somoni
Explanation:
About Tajikistan:
President – Emomali Rahmon
Capital – Dushanbe
Currency – Tajikistan Somoni
70. Match the following International Organisations with their respective Chair of 2021:
i. ASEAN a. Italy
ii. BIMSTEC b. India
iii. G20 c. Sri Lanka
iv. BRICS d. Brunei Darussalam
3) i-d, ii-a, iii-c, iv-b

Answer- 2) i-d, ii-c, iii-a, iv-b
Explanation:
International Organisation 2021’s Chair
ASEAN Brunei Darussalam
BIMSTEC Sri Lanka
G20 Italy
BRICS India
71. Who was the 1st Chief of Defence Staff of the Indian Armed Forces?
1) Manoj Mukund Naravane
2) Ajit Doval
3) Bipin Rawat
4) Karambir Singh
5) Krishnaswamy Natarajan
Answer- 3) Bipin Rawat
Explanation:
General Bipin Rawat was India’s 1st Chief of Defence Staff of the Indian Armed Forces.
72. Which of the following is wrongly matched?

1) Father of Indian Cinema - Dadasaheb Phalke
2) Father of Antivirus Software - Paul Allen
3) Father of Railways - George Stephenson
4) Father of the Indian Space Program - Vikram Sarabhai
5) Father of Indian Software Industry - Faqir Chand Kohli
Answer- 2) Father of Antivirus Software - Paul Allen
Explanation:
John McAfee, the inventor of famous antivirus software ‘McAfee’ who passed away in June 2021 is
regarded as the “Father of Antivirus Software”.
73. Where is Buddh International Circuit located?

1) Bhubaneswar, Odisha
3) Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
5) Pune, Maharashtra
Answer- 2) Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
1st edition of Indian Grand Prix was conducted in 2011 at Buddh International Circuit, Noida, Uttar
Pradesh
74. “Sahyadri” is the other name for which mountain range?

1) Eastern Ghats
2) Aravalli Range
3) Western Himalayas

4) Vindhya Range
5) Western Ghats
Answer- 5) Western Ghats
Explanation:
Western Ghats are also known as ‘Sahyadri’ in Maharashtra and Karnataka.
75. In July 2021, Piyush Goyal became the Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha. What is the present
Total strength of Rajya Sabha?
1) 545
2) 250
3) 530
4) 245
5) 560
Answer- 4) 245
Explanation:
In July 2021, Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal replaced Thawar Chand Gehlot to
become the new Leader of House in Rajya Sabha.
At present, Rajya Sabha has a strength of 245 members, of which 12 are nominated by the President of
India. Whereas the designated Maximum Strength of Rajya Sabha is 250 members.
76. India’s largest public EV charging station will be set-up by Magenta in Navi Mumbai. When did
India roll out the ‘FAME-II’ scheme to promote e-vehicles?
1) 1st March 2020
2) 1st April 2015
3) 1st April 2019
4) 31st March 2017
5) 1st July 2016
Answer- 3) 1st April 2019
Explanation:
Magenta, a Mumbai-based EV solutions provider, sets up India's largest public Electric Vehicle (EV)
charging station in Navi Mumbai.
Government of India has rolled out the FAME-II scheme on 1st April 2019 to promote the usage of e-
vehicles in India.
77. Through which state does the ‘Makru River’ flow?

1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Gujarat
3) Jammu & Kashmir
4) Manipur
5) Bihar
Answer- 4) Manipur
Explanation:
Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari inaugurated and laid foundation stone for 16
projects in Manipur. The projects include a Rs 45-crore RCC bridge over the Makru river.

78. Match the following International Sporting events with their Host Countries:
i. ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021 a. France
ii. Men's FIH Hockey World Cup 2023 b. Qatar
iii. FIFA World Cup 2022 c. India
iv. Olympics 2024 d. UAE
5) i-a, ii-c, iii-b, iv-d
Answer- 2) i-d, ii-c, iii-b, iv-a
Explanation:
Event Host
ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021 UAE & Oman
Men's FIH Hockey World Cup 2023 India
FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar
Olympics 2024 France
79. Who is popularly known as the ‘Moon Man of India?

1) K. Sivan
2) Mylswamy Annadurai
3) A. S. Kiran Kumar
4) A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
5) Vikram Sarabhai
Answer- 2) Mylswamy Annadurai
Explanation:
Mylswamy Annadurai the famous ISRO scientist, who was known for his contribution towards India’s
Chandrayaan-1, Chandrayaan-2, Mars Orbiter Mission is known as the “Moon Man of India”.
80. Name the Indian City that is popularly known as “Pink City”
1) Chennai
2) Bangalore
3) Pune
4) Jaipur
5) Pondicherry
Answer- 4) Jaipur
Explanation:
Rajasthan’s Jaipur city is popularly known as “Pink City”.
81. Name the device that is used to measure ‘Atmospheric Pressure’

1) Altimeter
2) Gyroscope
3) Barometer
4) Seismograph
5) Giger Counter

Answer- 3) Barometer
Explanation:
A barometer is a scientific instrument that is used to measure air pressure in a certain environment.
82. ‘Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar’ - India’s largest manmade lake is located in which state?
1) Telangana
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Gujarat
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Odisha
Explanation:
“Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar Dam” also known as “Rihand dam” is located near Pipri village in
Sonbhadra district of Uttar Pradesh State, India. It is the largest multipurpose project of the state of Uttar
Pradesh. This is the largest manmade reservoir/lake in India and also the largest dam of India by volume.
83. Match the following Dams with their respective States:

i. Hirakud dam a. Maharashtra
ii. Rihand Dam b. Tamil Nadu
iii. Koyna Dam c. Uttar Pradesh
iv. Mettur Dam d. Odisha
Explanation:
Dam State
Hirakud dam Odisha
Rihand Dam Uttar Pradesh
Koyna Dam Maharashtra
Mettur Dam Tamil Nadu
84. In July 2021, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) participated in the rescue operation
after rain-triggered landslides and flash floods hit Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh. When was
NDRF established?
1) 2001
2) 2011
3) 2006
4) 1996
5) 1991
Answer- 3) 2006
Explanation:
NDRF was established in 2006, under the Ministry of Home Affairs.

In July 2021, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) participated in the rescue operation after rain-
triggered landslides and flash floods hit Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh.
85. In July 2021, NTPC Renewable Energy won the bidding for building 325 MW solar capabilities
at Shajapur solar park in Madhya Pradesh. Who is the present Chairman & Managing Director of
NTPC Ltd?
1) Pramod Agrawal
2) Gurdeep Singh
3) Sarat Kumar Acharya
4) Manoj Jain
5) Sivasubramanian Ramann
Answer- 2) Gurdeep Singh
Explanation:
In July 2021, NTPC Renewable Energy won 325 Mega-Watt (MW) of solar capacities in the auction for
450 MW of solar plants that is to be built at the Shajapur solar park in Madhya Pradesh.
• Gurdeep Singh is the current Chairperson & Managing Director of NTPC Ltd.
86. Which Country’s Cyber Intelligence group has created “Pegasus” - a Surveillance Software?
1) Israel
2) Pakistan
3) Saudi Arabia
4) Iran
5) Russia
Answer- 1) Israel
Explanation:
Pegasus spyware is a surveillance software created by Israeli cyber intelligence firm NSO Group. It has
the ability to read the victim's SMS messages and emails, listen to calls, among others. Pegasus spyware
was 1st discovered in an iOS version in 2016 then later in Android.
87. Which is the largest inland Salt water lake of India?

1) Lonar lake
2) Sambhar Lake
3) Chilika Lake
4) Pulicat Lake
5) Pangong Lake
Answer- 2) Sambhar Lake
Explanation:
• Sambhar Lake in Rajasthan is the largest inland Salt water lake of India.
• Chilika Lake (salt water lake) from Odisha is India’s Largest Brackish water lake.
88. Match the following Indian States with their respective State animal:
i. Assam a. Red panda
ii. Gujarat b. Clouded Leopard
iii. Sikkim c. Asiatic Lion
iv. Meghalaya d. One-horned Rhinoceros

Explanation:
State State Animal
Assam One-horned Rhinoceros
Gujarat Asiatic Lion
Sikkim Red panda
Meghalaya Clouded Leopard
89. Where is Amrabad Tiger Reserve located?

1) Himachal Pradesh
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Telangana
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Karnataka
Explanation:
In July 2021, 14-new tigers were spotted in the Camera traps set in Amrabad Tiger Reserve, thus
making it the reserve with the largest number of tigers in Telangana.
90. In July 2021, at least 5 Gaur/Indian Bisons were born at Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary. Where is
the sanctuary?
1) Chhattisgarh
2) Gujarat
3) Sikkim
4) Meghalaya
5) Tripura
Answer- 5) Tripura
Explanation:
In July 2021, at Tripura’s Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary, at least 5 Gaur or Indian Bisons calves were born.
Indian Bison is currently under the IUCN’s ‘Red List’ of Endangered species.
91. In July 2021, a 3-day cultural festival was organised by the Jammu & Kashmir government to
boost tourism. Which of the following temples is one the main tourist attractions of the UT?
1) Brihadisvara Temple
2) Safdarjung Tomb
3) Charminar
4) Vaishno Devi Temple
5) Qutb Shahi Tombs
Answer- 4) Vaishno Devi Temple

Explanation:
The Jammu & Kashmir government is organising a 3-day festival in Gurez Valley to boost tourism in the
Bandipora district. Several cultural and traditional programmes will be performed in the festival.
Vaishno Devi Temple, is a famous hindu temple in Jammu & Kashmir.
92. Name the planet that rotates/spins in the Clockwise direction.

1) Earth
2) Mars
3) Venus
4) Jupiter
5) Mercury
Answer- 3) Venus
Explanation:
Most of the planets in our solar system (including Earth) rotates/spins in the Counterclockwise direction.
While Venus & Uranus spins in the clockwise direction.
93. Which State was named as the Champions of 2020-Khelo India Youth Games?
1) Maharashtra
2) Punjab
3) Karnataka
4) Gujarat
5) Haryana
Answer- 1) Maharashtra
Explanation:
Maharashtra was the Champions of 3rd edition of Khelo India Youth Games 2020, which was held at
Guwahati, Assam.
94. In July 2021, ________ launched an irrigation project through Subarnarekha river
1) Kerala
2) West Bengal
3) Gujarat
4) Punjab
5) Odisha
Answer- 5) Odisha
Explanation:
In July 2021, Odisha government launched the Subarnarekha Irrigation Project from the Subarnarekha
river, water from which will be used for irrigating farm lands.
95. Who authored the book, “RSS: Building India Through SEWA”?
1) Mohan Bhagwat
2) Sudhanshu Mittal
3) M. S. Golwalkar
4) Pravin Togadia
5) Ram Madhav
Answer- 2) Sudhanshu Mittal

Explanation:
“RSS: Building India Through SEWA”, which talks of RSS’s history, ideology and policies, which was
authored by Sudhanshu Mittal in 2019, was translated into Chinese language.
96. In July 2021, Xiaomi overtook Apple to become the World’s 2nd largest Smartphone maker.
Where is the headquarters of Xiaomi?
1) Seoul, South Korea
2) Osaka, Japan
3) Hong Kong
4) Taipei, Taiwan
5) Beijing, China
Answer- 5) Beijing, China
Explanation:
Chinese smartphone maker - Xiaomi, becomes the World’s 2nd largest Smartphone maker, overtaking
Apple. Still, South Korean mobile maker ‘Samsung’ is the World’s largest Smartphone maker.
• Xiaomi is headquartered at Beijing, China
97. Which city is nicknamed as “Millennium City of India”?

1) Noida
2) Chandigarh
3) Gurugram
4) Bangalore
5) Hyderabad
Answer- 3) Gurugram
Explanation:
Haryana’s Gurugram city is nicknamed as “Millennium City of India”.
98. Which of the following fields of Biology is wrongly matched with the study conducted under it?
1) Hepatology - Study of Liver
2) Oncology - Study of Cancer
3) Nephrology - Study of Kidney
4) Ophthalmology - Study of Bones
5) Neurology - Study of Nervous System
Answer- 4) Ophthalmology - Study of Bones
Explanation:
• Ophthalmology is the branch of biology that deals with the ‘Study of Eyes’.
• Osteology is the ‘Study of bones’
99. Where is the headquarters of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)?
3) Milan, Italy
4) Vienna, Austria
5) Cologne, Germany
Answer- 4) Vienna, Austria

Explanation:
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) was established in 1957 with headquarters at Vienna,
Austria.
100. Which Country was selected as the host of 2023 ICC Men’s ODI World Cup?
1) Australia
2) New Zealand
3) England
4) India
5) Both 1 & 2
Answer- 4) India
Explanation:
India was selected as the host of 2023 Men’s ODI World Cup by the International Cricket Council (ICC).
India is also set to host the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in 2021.
101. Match the following Union Ministers with their respective Portfolio:
i. Narayan Tatu Rane a. Ministry of MSME
ii. Ashwini Vaishnaw b. Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change
iii. Jyotiraditya Scindia c. Ministry of Civil Aviation
iv. Bhupender Yadav d. Ministry of Railways
Answer- 4) i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b
Explanation:
Union Minister Portfolio
Narayan Tatu Rane Ministry of MSME
Ashwini Vaishnaw Ministry of Railways
Jyotiraditya Scindia Ministry of Civil Aviation
Bhupender Yadav Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
102. Name the country that was banned from participating in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
1) Russia
2) China
3) Iran
4) Afghanistan
5) Republic of Korea
Answer- 1) Russia
Explanation:
Russia received a 2-year ban (December 17, 2020, and December 17, 2022) from the World Anti-Doping
Agency(WADA) for its state-sponsored doping program. Until the ban expires, no athlete can represent
Russia at the Olympics, Paralympics or World Championships and 2022 FIFA World Cup.

i.Athletes will contest under the name “ROC”, the acronym of ‘Russian Olympic Committee’. When an
ROC athlete wins a Gold medal, the Russian anthem will not be played.
103. Where is “Venice and its Lagoon” - a famous UNESCO World Heritage Site located?
1) Greece
2) Portugal
3) Turkey
4) Belgium
5) Italy
Answer- 5) Italy
Explanation:
In July 2021, UNESCO's World Heritage Committee discussed converting the famous World Heritage site
from Italy - “Venice and its lagoon” environment as an endangered world heritage site due to the
impact of over-tourism, steady decline in population and poor governance.
104. Koya tribe, a unique multilingual tribal community, celebrated the Gondi Language Day on
July 21. Koya Tribes are the major tribes of which state?
1) Gujarat
2) Himachal Pradesh
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Mizoram
Explanation:
Koya tribe, a unique multilingual tribal community, celebrated the Gondi Language Day on July 21. Koya
Tribes are present majorly in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Odisha and Chhattisgarh.
105. Chrysilla volupe spiders, a rare species, was recently spotted at Puttenahalli lake. Where is
the lake located?
1) Kerala
2) Karnataka
3) Punjab
4) Uttarakhand
5) Assam
Explanation:
Chrysilla volupe spiders, a rare species, was recently spotted at Puttenahalli lake in Karnataka. The
spider species is believed to be extinct for 150 years, until it was discovered at the Wayanad Wildlife
Sanctuary (WWS) in 2018.
106. Who (as of July’21) heads the Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs?
1) Narendra Modi
2) Amit Shah
3) Nirmala Sitharaman
4) Virendra Kumar
5) Rajnath Singh

Answer- 5) Rajnath Singh
Explanation:
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, heads the Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs.
107. Name the river that flows through ‘Paris’ - the capital city of France.
1) Tiber River
2) Thames River
3) Spree River
4) Danube River
5) Seine River
Answer- 5) Seine River
Explanation:
City River
Paris, France Seine River
Rome, Italy Tiber River
London,UK Thames River
Berlin, Germany Spree River
Vienna, Austria Danube River
108. Which Schedule of the Indian Constitution details on the 6 Classical Languages of India?
1) 8th Schedule
2) 10th Schedule
3) 12th Schedule
4) 6th Schedule
5) 9th Schedule
Answer- 1) 8th Schedule
Explanation:
Currently there are six languages that enjoy the ‘Classical’ status in India:
Tamil (declared in 2004), Sanskrit (2005), Kannada (2008), Telugu (2008), Malayalam (2013), and Odia
(2014).
All the Classical Languages are listed in the 8th Schedule of the Constitution.
109. Which of the following Countries is wrongly matched with its Capital?
1) Cambodia - Phnom Penh
2) Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh City
3) Laos - Vientiane
4) Malaysia - Singapore
5) Philippines - Manila
Answer- 4) Malaysia - Singapore
Explanation:
Kuala Lumpur is the capital city of Malaysia.
Singapore is an island country in South-Asia.

110. Who is the current (in July’21) Director-General of UNESCO?
1) Audrey Azoulay
2) Henrietta H. Fore
3) António Guterres
4) Kristalina Georgieva
5) David Malpass
Answer- 1) Audrey Azoulay
Explanation:
Audrey Azoulay from France is the current (in July’21) Director-General of UNESCO.
111. Which is the largest Satellite in our Solar System?

1) Titan
2) Moon
3) Phobos
4) Ganymede
5) Europa
Answer- 4) Ganymede
Explanation:
In July 2021, During a spaceflight, NASA’s Juno spacecraft was seen flying close to Jupiter's moon
Ganymede.
i.Ganymede, a moon of Jupiter, is the largest Satellite in our Solar System.
112. In July 2021, Tharu village was announced to be developed as a Tourist destination under
“One District, One Eco Tourism Spot” scheme. Name the state government that introduced the
scheme.
1) Maharashtra
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) West Bengal
4) Karnataka
5) Odisha
Explanation:
Tharu village, a village along the Indo-Nepal border, dominated by the Tharu tribe is set to be developed
as a tourist destination under “One District, One Eco Tourism Spot” scheme of Uttar Pradesh.
113. Who authored the book, “China Room”?

1) Amitav Ghosh
2) Sunjeev Sahota
3) Richard Powers
4) Jhumpa Lahiri
5) Kazuo Ishiguro
Answer - 2) Sunjeev Sahota
Explanation:
“China Room” - a novel authored by Indian origin writer Sunjeev Sahota was nominated for the 2021
Booker Prize for Fiction.

114.Who is the present union minister of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)?
1) Ashwini Vaishnaw
2) Narayan Tatu Rane
3) Jyotiraditya Scindia
4) Mahendra Nath Pandey
5) Pashupati Kumar Paras
Answer - 1) Ashwini Vaishnaw
Explanation -
Ashwini Vaishnaw (Rajya Sabha – Odisha) is an Indian politician and former Indian Administrative
Service officer currently serving as the Minister of Railways, Communications and Electronics &
Information Technology of India, since 8 July 2021. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
(MeitY) is an executive agency of the Union Government of the Republic of India. It was carved out of the
Ministry of Communications and Information Technology on 19 July 2016
115.What is the capital of Lebanon?

1) Kinshasa
2) Santiago
3) Nicosia
4) Yerevan
5) Beirut
Answer -5) Beirut
Explanation –
About Lebanon:
President– Michel Aoun
Capital– Beirut
Currency– Lebanese Pound
116.Chilika Lake and Bhitarkanika Mangroves are the Ramsar Sites.Where were the both sites
located?
1) TamilNadu
2) West Bengal
3) Odisha
4) AndhraPradesh
5) Maharashtra
Answer - 3) Odisha
117. Which of the below force are not under Central Armed Police Forces?
1) Border Security Force (BSF)
2) National Security Guard (NSG)
3) Central Reserve Police Force(CRPF)
4) Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPRD)
5) Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)
Answer – 4) Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPRD)
Explanation – The Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPRD) was established under Central
investigation and intelligence institutions on 28 August 1970 to modernize the police forces. It

researches police issues, including training and the introduction of technology at the central and state
levels.
118. When was the International Solar Alliance established?

1) 2018
2) 2014
3) 2017
4) 2011
5) 2015
Answer- 5) 2015
Explanation:
International Solar Alliance (ISA) is an initiative by the Indian government launched in 2015. It is
headquartered at Gurugram, Haryana.
119. Who was the 1st Secretary-General of the United Nations?

1) Kofi Annan
2) António Guterres
3) Trygve Lie
4) Ban Ki-moon
5) U Thant
Answer- 3) Trygve Lie
Explanation:
Trygve Halvdan Lie from Norway was the 1st Secretary-General of the United Nations and served in
office between February 1, 1946 & November 10, 1952.
120. Match the following Ramsar Wetland sites in India with their respective location:
i. Keetham Lake a. Uttar Pradesh
ii. Pong Dam Lake b. Rajasthan
iii. Rudrasagar Lake c. Himachal Pradesh
iv. Sambhar Lake d. Tripura
Explanation:
Ramsar Wetland site Location
Keetham Lake Uttar Pradesh
Pong Dam Lake Himachal Pradesh
Rudrasagar Lake Tripura
Sambhar Lake Rajasthan

121. Who was the 1st Chief Justice of India to become the acting President of India?
1) H. J. Kania
2) Mohammad Hidayatullah
3) P. N. Bhagwati
4) Y. V. Chandrachud
5) Ranganath Misra
Answer- 2) Mohammad Hidayatullah
Explanation:
Former Chief Justice of India Mohammad Hidayatullah, became the 1st Chief Justice of India to become
the acting President of India in 1969, after the death of then President Zakir Husain followed by the death
of Vice President V. V. Giri.
122. Which was the 2019 Lok Sabha constituency of Dr. Jitendra Singh - Minister of State (I/C) for
Science and Technology?
1) Amethi, Uttar Pradesh
2) Khunti, Jharkhand
3) Morena, Madhya Pradesh
4) Udhampur, Jammu & Kashmir
Answer- 4) Udhampur, Jammu & Kashmir
Explanation:
Dr. Jitendra Singh - Minister of State (I/C) for Science and Technology; Earth Science was an elected
member of the parliament from the Udhampur Lok Sabha constituency of Jammu & Kashmir in 2019.
123. When was the Indian IT major company - Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) established?
1) 1968
2) 1991
3) 1976
4) 1989
5) 1955
Answer- 1) 1968
Explanation:
About Tata Consultancy Services (TCS):
CEO - Rajesh Gopinathan
124. Who is the present (in July’21) Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO)?
1) Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
2) Audrey Azoulay
3) Henrietta H. Fore
4) Christine Lagarde
5) Kristalina Georgieva
Answer- 1) Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

Explanation:
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala from Nigeria is the present (in July’21) Director-General of the World Trade
Organization (WTO).
125. In India, state with the highest number of Tiger population is awarded with the status of ‘Tiger
State’. Name the state government that currently (as of July’21) holds the ‘Tiger State’ status.
1) Karnataka
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Odisha
5) Assam
Answer- 2) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
Madhya Pradesh received the status of ‘Tiger State’ with 526 tigers. According to the All India Tiger
Estimation Report 2018, Madhya Pradesh topped the Tiger census with 526 tigers, followed by Karnataka
with 524 tigers and Uttarakhand with 442 tigers.
126. Where is the headquarters of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)?

1) Wheeler Island, Odisha
3) Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh
4) Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
5) Bangalore, Karnataka
Answer- 5) Bangalore, Karnataka
Explanation:
ISRO was established in 1969 with headquarters at Bangalore, Karnataka.
127. Who shall appoint a commission to investigate the conditions of backward class in a state, as
per Article 340 of Indian Constitution?
1) Governor
2) Chief Justice of High Court
3) Parliament
4) Chief Justice of India
5) President
Answer- 5) President
Explanation:
Article 340 – The President of India shall appoint a Commission to investigate the social and educational
conditions of backward classes within the territory of India.
128. Population of wild animals increased in Palamu Tiger Reserve due to absence of tourists in
COVID-19 restrictions. Where is Palamu Tiger Reserve located?
1) Gujarat
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Odisha
4) West Bengal
5) Jharkhand

Answer- 5) Jharkhand
Explanation:
Population of wild animals increased in Jharkhand's Palamu Tiger Reserve, due to the absence of
tourists in COVID-19 restrictions.
129. As a result of promotional activities carried out by APEDA, Uttarakhand exported its 1st
consignment of vegetables to UAE. When was APEDA established?
1) 1991
2) 1956
3) 2001
4) 1986
5) 1968
Answer- 4) 1986
Explanation:
In July 2021, Uttarakhand exported its 1st consignment of vegetables including curry leaf, okra, pear and
bitter gourd sourced from the farmers of Haridwar to Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This comes as a result
of promotional activities carried out by Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development
Authority (APEDA) in Uttarakhand.
APEDA was established in 1986 with headquarter at New Delhi.
130. Match the following Cities with the respective Rivers flowing through them:
i. Paris a. Thames River
ii. Rome b. Tiber River
iii. London c. Spree River
iv. Berlin d. Seine River
Answer- 1) i-d, ii-b, iii-a, iv-c
Explanation:
City River
Paris, France Seine River
Rome, Italy Tiber River
London, UK Thames River
Berlin, Germany Spree River
131. Mount Guru Shikhar is the highest point of which mountain range?
1) Western Ghats
2) Satpura Range
3) Aravalli Range
4) Vindhya Range
5) Eastern Ghats
Answer- 3) Aravalli Range

Explanation:
Mount Guru Shikhar is the highest point of Aravalli Range. It is located in the state of Rajasthan
132. In July’21, Superpressure Balloon-borne Imaging Telescope (SuperBIT) - a next-generation

space telescope was launched by the Royal Astronomical Society (RAS). Where is the headquarters
of RAS?
1) London, United Kingdom
2) New York, USA
3) Paris, France
5) Rome, Italy
Answer- 1) London, United Kingdom
Explanation:
In July’21, Superpressure Balloon-borne Imaging Telescope (SuperBIT) was launched by the Royal
Astronomical Society (RAS). SuperBIT is a next-generation space telescope that could fly on Air balloons.
i.Royal Astronomical Society is headquartered at London, United Kingdom.
133. As per the ‘Status of Leopards, Co-predators and Megaherbivores in India - 2018’ report,
Srivilliputhur Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary has the highest density of Leopard population
in Western Ghats. Where is the sanctuary?
1) Kerala
2) Karnataka
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Maharashtra
5) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
‘Srivilliputhur Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary’ in Tamil Nadu has the highest leopard density
(per 100 sq km), not just in the State but in the entire Western Ghats landscape. As per the report, ‘Status
of Leopards, Co-predators and Megaherbivores in India - 2018’ report released by the Environment
and Forests Ministry on Global Tiger Day 2021.
134. ‘Blue Pottery’ is a famous art form of which region?

1) Jaipur
2) Hyderabad
3) Kashmir
4) Ladakh
5) Mumbai
Answer- 1) Jaipur
Explanation:
Designer Disharee Mathur reinvented the heritage craft of Jaipur Blue Pottery at the ongoing, digital
graduate show ‘RCA2021’.

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