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2021-08 Current Affairs Quiz August 2021
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsAlamgirnamah was written by
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Alamgirnamah – the court history of Emperor aurangzeb (1658-1707) written by Mirza Muhammad Kazim.
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Alamgirnamah – the court history of Emperor aurangzeb (1658-1707) written by Mirza Muhammad Kazim.
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Alamgirnamah – the court history of Emperor aurangzeb (1658-1707) written by Mirza Muhammad Kazim.
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsAt present (August 2021), Who is Indian women’s hockey team skipper?
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India Women’s Hockey Team Captain – Rani Rampal
India Men’s Hockey Team Captain – Manpreet Singh
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India Women’s Hockey Team Captain – Rani Rampal
India Men’s Hockey Team Captain – Manpreet Singh
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India Women’s Hockey Team Captain – Rani Rampal
India Men’s Hockey Team Captain – Manpreet Singh
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsAt present, Who is the Union Cabinet Secretary?
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Union Cabinet Secretary – Rajiv Gauba
It was in 1950 when N.R. Pillai was appointed as the first cabinet secretary.
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Union Cabinet Secretary – Rajiv Gauba
It was in 1950 when N.R. Pillai was appointed as the first cabinet secretary.
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Union Cabinet Secretary – Rajiv Gauba
It was in 1950 when N.R. Pillai was appointed as the first cabinet secretary.
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsThe Zoological Survey of India was started by
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The Zoological Survey of India, one of the premier organisations involved in taxonomical studies of fauna, got its first woman Director.
Dhriti Banerjee, entomologist with an expertise in Diptera, has taken over as the 18th director of the institute.
The ZSI was started in 1916 by Thomas Nelson Annadale with the primary objective of inventorying and documenting faunal diversity of the country.
According to the ZSI, the faunal diversity of the country stands at 1,02,161 species (as per Animal discoveries 2019), which is equivalent to 6.52% of all fauna in the world.
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The Zoological Survey of India, one of the premier organisations involved in taxonomical studies of fauna, got its first woman Director.
Dhriti Banerjee, entomologist with an expertise in Diptera, has taken over as the 18th director of the institute.
The ZSI was started in 1916 by Thomas Nelson Annadale with the primary objective of inventorying and documenting faunal diversity of the country.
According to the ZSI, the faunal diversity of the country stands at 1,02,161 species (as per Animal discoveries 2019), which is equivalent to 6.52% of all fauna in the world.
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The Zoological Survey of India, one of the premier organisations involved in taxonomical studies of fauna, got its first woman Director.
Dhriti Banerjee, entomologist with an expertise in Diptera, has taken over as the 18th director of the institute.
The ZSI was started in 1916 by Thomas Nelson Annadale with the primary objective of inventorying and documenting faunal diversity of the country.
According to the ZSI, the faunal diversity of the country stands at 1,02,161 species (as per Animal discoveries 2019), which is equivalent to 6.52% of all fauna in the world.
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsWho had won India’s first individual Gold medal at the Olympics?
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Abhinav Bindra had won the country’s first individual Gold after winning the 10m Air Rifle event at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
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Abhinav Bindra had won the country’s first individual Gold after winning the 10m Air Rifle event at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
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Abhinav Bindra had won the country’s first individual Gold after winning the 10m Air Rifle event at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsThrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a rare disorder primarily affecting
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Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a rare blood disorder. In TTP, blood clots form in small blood vessels throughout the body. The clots can limit or block the flow of oxygen-rich blood to the body’s organs, such as the brain, kidneys, and heart. As a result, serious health problems can develop.
Myocarditis is usually caused by a viral infection. A severe case can weaken the heart, which can lead to heart failure, abnormal heartbeat and sudden death.
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Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a rare blood disorder. In TTP, blood clots form in small blood vessels throughout the body. The clots can limit or block the flow of oxygen-rich blood to the body’s organs, such as the brain, kidneys, and heart. As a result, serious health problems can develop.
Myocarditis is usually caused by a viral infection. A severe case can weaken the heart, which can lead to heart failure, abnormal heartbeat and sudden death.
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Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a rare blood disorder. In TTP, blood clots form in small blood vessels throughout the body. The clots can limit or block the flow of oxygen-rich blood to the body’s organs, such as the brain, kidneys, and heart. As a result, serious health problems can develop.
Myocarditis is usually caused by a viral infection. A severe case can weaken the heart, which can lead to heart failure, abnormal heartbeat and sudden death.
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsIndian Institute of Oil Palm Research (IIOPR) is located in
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Research on Oil Palm under irrigated conditions is practically a new start and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research established the National Research Centre for Oil Palm ( later renamed as Directorate of Oil Palm Research) at Pedavegi in West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh on February 19,1995. In November 2014, the institute was upgraded as Indian Institute of Oil Palm Research (IIOPR) to cater to oil palm research requirements across the country.
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Research on Oil Palm under irrigated conditions is practically a new start and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research established the National Research Centre for Oil Palm ( later renamed as Directorate of Oil Palm Research) at Pedavegi in West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh on February 19,1995. In November 2014, the institute was upgraded as Indian Institute of Oil Palm Research (IIOPR) to cater to oil palm research requirements across the country.
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Research on Oil Palm under irrigated conditions is practically a new start and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research established the National Research Centre for Oil Palm ( later renamed as Directorate of Oil Palm Research) at Pedavegi in West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh on February 19,1995. In November 2014, the institute was upgraded as Indian Institute of Oil Palm Research (IIOPR) to cater to oil palm research requirements across the country.
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsNational Sports Day is celebrated every year on
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National Sports Day is celebrated every year on August 29 on the occasion of Dhyan Chand’s birth anniversary.
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National Sports Day is celebrated every year on August 29 on the occasion of Dhyan Chand’s birth anniversary.
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National Sports Day is celebrated every year on August 29 on the occasion of Dhyan Chand’s birth anniversary.
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsAt present, Who is the Chairperson of the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC)?
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Chairperson of the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) – M.R. Kumar
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Chairperson of the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) – M.R. Kumar
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Chairperson of the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) – M.R. Kumar
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsThe Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India was established in
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The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India was established on 1st October, 2016 under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (Code).
It is a key pillar of the ecosystem responsible for implementation of the Code that consolidates and amends the laws relating to reorganization and insolvency resolution of corporate persons, partnership firms and individuals in a time bound manner for maximization of the value of assets of such persons, to promote entrepreneurship, availability of credit and balance the interests of all the stakeholders.
It is a unique regulator: regulates a profession as well as processes. It has regulatory oversight over the Insolvency Professionals, Insolvency Professional Agencies, Insolvency Professional Entities and Information Utilities.
Dr. M. S. Sahoo, an acclaimed thought leader in the area of securities markets and a distinguished public servant, currently serves as Chairperson of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India.
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The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India was established on 1st October, 2016 under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (Code).
It is a key pillar of the ecosystem responsible for implementation of the Code that consolidates and amends the laws relating to reorganization and insolvency resolution of corporate persons, partnership firms and individuals in a time bound manner for maximization of the value of assets of such persons, to promote entrepreneurship, availability of credit and balance the interests of all the stakeholders.
It is a unique regulator: regulates a profession as well as processes. It has regulatory oversight over the Insolvency Professionals, Insolvency Professional Agencies, Insolvency Professional Entities and Information Utilities.
Dr. M. S. Sahoo, an acclaimed thought leader in the area of securities markets and a distinguished public servant, currently serves as Chairperson of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India.
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The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India was established on 1st October, 2016 under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (Code).
It is a key pillar of the ecosystem responsible for implementation of the Code that consolidates and amends the laws relating to reorganization and insolvency resolution of corporate persons, partnership firms and individuals in a time bound manner for maximization of the value of assets of such persons, to promote entrepreneurship, availability of credit and balance the interests of all the stakeholders.
It is a unique regulator: regulates a profession as well as processes. It has regulatory oversight over the Insolvency Professionals, Insolvency Professional Agencies, Insolvency Professional Entities and Information Utilities.
Dr. M. S. Sahoo, an acclaimed thought leader in the area of securities markets and a distinguished public servant, currently serves as Chairperson of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India.
