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 Q .
What is the theme of the 15th G20 Summit of the year 2020?
A)
Realising the Opportunities of the 21st Century for All
B)
Extraordinary times; Extraordinary Steps
C)
Sustainable Growth and Climate Resilience
D)
Pandemic preparedness

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Realising the Opportunities of the 21st Century for All

Note :

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is to attend the two-day virtual 15th G20 Summit, which is being chaired by Saudi Arabia.
The theme of the summit is “Realising the Opportunities of the 21st Century for All”. This summit is the second meeting of the G20 Leaders, this year. The last G20 Extraordinary Leaders’ summit was held in March 2020.

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Published On : July 19, 2021
 Q .
Micro Irrigation Fund (MIF), which was seen in the news recently, is created with which organisation?
A)
RBI
B)
FCI
C)
SEBI
D)
NABARD

Correct Answer : Option (D) - NABARD

Note :

The Union Agriculture Ministry has given approval for subsidised loans worth Rs 3,971.31 crore for implementing micro-irrigation projects.
The interest subvented loans are being offered under Micro Irrigation Fund (MIF) created with National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD). Out of the total loans, maximum loan has been approved for Tamil Nadu.

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Published On : July 19, 2021
 Q .
Which financial services company has partnered with USAID to launch ‘Project Kirana’ for women entrepreneurs in India?
A)
American Express
B)
Mastercard
C)
Rupay
D)
VISA

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Mastercard

Note :

Global financial services and payment technology company Mastercard has partnered with USAID to launch a programme called ‘Project Kirana’.
Under the programme, the organisations aim to expand financial inclusion and encourage women who own or operate kirana shops to adopt digital payments, thereby helping to increase their revenue. Around 3000 women are to be enrolled across Uttar Pradesh, in a pilot step.

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Published On : July 19, 2021
 Q .
What is the name of the festival, celebrated across Bihar, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh in November, dedicated to Sun God?
A)
Dussehra
B)
Chhath
C)
Kartik Deep
D)
Karva Chauth

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Chhath

Note :

The four-day-long festival named ‘Chhath Puja’ dedicated to Sun God, is celebrated across Bihar, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh in November, dedicated to Sun God.
Devotees from across the country observe fast, offer prayers to the Sun God and take a dip in the river. It is one of the biggest festivals celebrated in the states and in some parts of the neighbouring country, Nepal.

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Published On : July 19, 2021
 Q .
Which Day related to the AYUSH Ministry is celebrated on November 18, since 2018?
A)
Unani Day
B)
Ayurveda Day
C)
Naturopathy Day
D)
Homeopathy Day

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Naturopathy Day

Note :

The Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy (AYUSH) Ministry celebrates the Naturopathy Day on November 18.
It was first celebrated in the year 2018, with the aim of promoting drug-less system of medicine. It seeks to prevent diseases by modifying the diet and lifestyle. Ayurveda Day is marked on November 5, Unani Day on February 11, Siddha Day on January 4. World Homeopathy day is marked on April 10.

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Published On : July 19, 2021
 Q .
Who has been announced as the brand ambassador of Vize?
A)
Virat Kohli
B)
Hardik Himanshu Pandya
C)
Rohit Gurunath Sharma
D)
Mahendra Singh Dhoni

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Virat Kohli

Note : Vize Health and Hygiene has roped in Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli as brand ambassador for its new personal hygiene and sanitation brand Vize.

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Published On : July 19, 2021
 Q .
What is the theme of National Newborn Week 2020 ?
A)
Equity, Dignity for every newborn
B)
Health facility for every newborn at everywhere
C)
Dignity for every newborn at every health facility
D)
Quality, Equity, Dignity for every newborn at every health facility and everywhere

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Quality, Equity, Dignity for every newborn at every health facility and everywhere

Note : The theme of National Newborn Week 2020 is 'Quality, Equity, Dignity for every newborn at every health facility and everywhere'.The National Newborn Week 2020 is observed every year from 15 to 21 November.

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Published On : July 19, 2021
 Q .
Which company secured the contract to build India's first High Speed Rail (MAHSR) project?
A)
L & T
B)
Tata Projects
C)
Tantia Constructions
D)
Metcon India Realty & Infrastructure

Correct Answer : Option (A) - L & T

Note : Larsen and Toubro secured contract to build Mumbai-Ahmadabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) project. 87.569 km project popularly referred as the Bullet Train project.

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Published On : July 19, 2021
 Q .
Who has been awarded as India's Greatest Workplace 2020?
A)
DHL Express
B)
Amway India
C)
Bajaj Finance
D)
Cisco Systems India

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Amway India

Note : Amway India gets awarded as "India's Greatest Workplace" owing to the extraordinary working culture and facilities offered by the organization New Delhi.

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Published On : July 19, 2021
 Q .
Who has been elected as an External Auditor of Inter Parliamentary Union?
A)
Hardik Shah
B)
K. K. Venugopal
C)
Pramod Kumar Misra
D)
Girish Chandra Murmu

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Girish Chandra Murmu

Note : The Comptroller and Auditor General of India, Girish Chandra Murmu, has been elected External Auditor of Inter Parliamentary Union, Geneva, for a three-year term.

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Published On : July 19, 2021
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