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Current Affairs July-2021

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381. In June 2021, which of the following has appointed Siki Giunta to lead its cloud consulting and offerings strategy and further accelerate its Cloud Smart offering into client markets?

A
Wipro

B
HCL Technologies

C
Accenture

D
Cognizant

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Correct Answer : B [HCL Technologies]

Explaination : [Na ]

382. Solar EPC company, Sterling and Wilson Solar Limited, has appointed whom as its global CEO in June 2021?

A
Amit Jain

B
Abhinav Kumar

C
Udit Singhal

D
Om Prakash Gupta

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Correct Answer : A [Amit Jain]

Explaination : [Na]

383. Who laid the foundation stone for Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple at Majeen, Jammu in June 2021?

A
G. C. Murmu

B
Mukhtar Ansari

C
Hardeep Singh Puri

D
Manoj Sinha

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Correct Answer : D [Manoj Sinha]

Explaination : [Na ]

384. Former Union Minister Bandaru Dattatreya was sworn in as the Governor of which state in July 2021?

A
Punjab

B
Haryana

C
Gujarat

D
Bihar

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Correct Answer : B [Haryana]

Explaination : [Na ]

385. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a rare case of monkeypox was detected in which state, marking the first such cases recorded in the state?

A
California

B
Texas

C
Florida

D
Washington

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Correct Answer : B [Texas]

Explaination : [Na ]

386. In July 2021, the Haryana government has got in-principle approval to set up a cultural centre in which city from the central government

A
Gurugram

B
Faridabad

C
Ambala

D
Kurukshetra

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Correct Answer : D [Kurukshetra]

Explaination : [Na]

387. Which of the following won the Oeil d'or (Golden Eye) award for best documentary at the 74th Cannes Film Festival in July 2021?

A
And What is the Summer Saying

B
A Night of Knowing Nothing

C
Last Mango Before the Monsoon

D
Exit Through the Gift Shop

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Correct Answer : B [A Night of Knowing Nothing]

Explaination : [Na]

388. In July 2021, which of the following has handed over Fifteen 12.7 mm M2 NATO Stabilized Remote Control Gun to Indian Navy and 10 to Indian Coast Guard?

A
Bharat Heavy Electricals

B
DRDO

C
Ordnance Factory Tiruchirappalli

D
Force Motors

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Correct Answer : C [Ordnance Factory Tiruchirappalli]

Explaination : [Na]

389. In July 2021, which of the following has created an artificially intelligent empathetic bot to empower the initial medical consultation?

A
CVS Health Corp

B
Sapio Smart Healthcare

C
Cigna Corp.

D
Amerisource Bergen Corp.

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Correct Answer : B [Sapio Smart Healthcare]

Explaination : [Na ]

390. Bastille Day, which was celebrated recently, is the national day of which country?

A
Russia

C
France

D
Germany

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Correct Answer : C [France]

Explaination : [Bastille Day, also known as the National day of France is grandly celebrated on 14 July every year. The day is celebrated with fireworks and parades, across the country. The National day is celebrated in remembrance of the fall of Bastille on July 14, 1789. It was on the same day when an angry crowd stormed and captured the military fortress and prison (Bastille) where political prisoners were held captive.]

391. India has opposed the move by developed countries at World Trade Organisation (WTO), to scrap subsidies in which sector?

A
Fisheries

B
Pulses

C
Solar Energy

D
Horticulture

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Correct Answer : A [Fisheries]

Explaination : [India has recently opposed a move by developed countries at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) to scrap subsidies for fishermen. India demanded a balance between current and future fishing needs of developing countries as well as effective special and differential treatment (S&DT). India justifies its opposition that it wants to subsidies for low-income, resource-poor fishermen while developed countries see this as a distortion in global fish markets.]

392. Which institution has set up an expert committee for the development of Longevity Finance Hub?

B
SEBI

C
IFSCA

D
NITI Aayog

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Correct Answer : C [IFSCA]

Explaination : [The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has set up an expert committee to recommend strategy for the development of Longevity Finance Hub. As per Global estimates, there are one billion people in the silver generation, (which describes individuals aged 60 years and older) with a combined spending power of USD 15 trillion. The hub aims to tap the potential in the sector. It is co-chaired by Kaku Nakhate, Bank of America, and Gopalan Srinivasan, Ex-CMD, New India Assurance.]

393. Which country chaired the 7th BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers’ Meeting, held in July 2021?

A
Brazil

B
Russia

C
India

D
China

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Correct Answer : C [India]

Explaination : [The Labour Ministers of five BRICS nations -Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa took part in the BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers’ Declaration. India’s Union Minister for Labour and Employment Bhupender Yadav chaired the 7th BRICS meeting. The five countries resolved to recover with stronger national economies, inclusive labour markets and social protection systems. Russia organized the 6th meeting of Labour and Employment Ministers in Moscow on October 9, 2020.]

394. “Saad Hariri” who has stepped down as the Prime Minister-designate, of which country?

A
Iraq

B
Lebanon

C
Israel

D
Palestine

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Correct Answer : B [Lebanon]

Explaination : [The Prime Minister-designate of Lebanon Saad Hariri has stepped down from the post since he has failed to form a responsible government in the country for the last 8 months. He resigned from the position, after meeting the country’s President Michel Aoun. It is said that the PM refused to accept the amendments proposed by President Michel Aoun on the latest cabinet lines proposed by the PM.]

395. To which profession “Danish Siddiqui” belonged to?

A
Sports

B
Politics

C
Journalism

D
Poetry

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Correct Answer : C [Journalism]

Explaination : [Indian photojournalist Danish Siddiqui, who is a Pulitzer Prize awardee for the year 2018, was killed in Afghanistan at Kandahar, while covering the escalating conflict in Afghanistan. He is known for his breath-taking images of wars, riots and human suffering across the globe. He was reportedly killed while covering the clash between Afghan security forces and Taliban fighters, near the Pakistan border.]

396. What is “Kisan Sarathi”, which has been launched by the Union Minister of Agriculture?

A
Digital Portal

B
Agri Correspondent Scheme

C
Interest subvention scheme

D
Fertilizer subsidy app for farmers

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Correct Answer : A [Digital Portal]

Explaination : [The Union Minister for Agriculture Narendra Singh Tomar has launched a digital portal named “Kisan Sarathi”. Using this platform, farmers can get the right information at the right time, in the language of their choice. Using the portal, farmers can avail personalised advisories from respective scientists of Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVKs).]

397. Boh valley, which was seen in the news recently, is in which state?

A
Punjab

B
Himachal Pradesh

C
Uttar Pradesh

D
Madhya Pradesh

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Correct Answer : B [Himachal Pradesh]

Explaination : [A heavy monsoon has led to flash floods in Bhagsunag area and lower Dharamsala regions of Himachal Pradesh. A massive landslide has been reported in Boh valley located about 30 kms from Dharmsala. Additionally, an earthquake of 3.6 magnitude has also occurred near Shimla of the state at a depth of 10 km from the mean sea level.]

398. Which country’s space agency has flight tested a reusable suborbital space vehicle recently?

B
India

C
China

D
Russia

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Correct Answer : C [China]

Explaination : [China has recently fire tested its reusable suborbital space vehicle, which is a part of its mission to develop a reusable space transportation system. The vehicle is reportedly launched from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center and has landed safely in an airport 800 kilometers away. No other details of the spacecraft have been shared by the country.]

399. Which countries have agreed principally to form a quadrilateral (QUAD) tie with the USA?

A
Australia – Japan – Italy

B
Afghanistan – Pakistan – Uzbekistan

C
India – Sri Lanka – China

D
Myanmar – Bhutan – Nepal

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Correct Answer : B [Afghanistan – Pakistan – Uzbekistan]

Explaination : [The United States of America, Afghanistan, Pakistan and Uzbekistan have in principle agreed to form a quadrilateral tie (QUAD), to boost their diplomatic relationship among the countries. The tie is aimed to establish a long-term peace in Afghanistan leading to financial and political stability. The parties have proposed to expand the trade relationship among them.]

400. The India Industrial Land Bank (IILB) is an initiative of which Union Ministry?

A
Ministry of Commerce and Industry

B
Ministry of MSME

C
Ministry of External Affairs

D
Ministry of Electronics and IT

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Correct Answer : A [Ministry of Commerce and Industry]

Explaination : [India Industrial Land Bank (IILB) is a GIS-based portal, which maps approximately 4000 industrial parks. It aims to support the investors to search for their required industrial land. The system has been integrated with industry-based GIS systems of 17 states. It is updated real time and aims to achieve pan-India integration by December 2021. It can be accessed through DPIIT website and Invest India platform. The page received over 50000 page views in June.]