Top 90 Weekly Current Affairs from 10th to 15th August 2021 Download PDF

Top 90 Weekly Current Affairs from 10th to 15th August  2021

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1.The second edition of Ujjwala scheme will be launched from which state of India?- Uttar Pradesh.

2.Which state government has issued an order to implement the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) to effectively manage the COVID-19?- Delhi.

3.Where is the Delhi's first "Animal DNA Laboratory"?- Forensic Science Laboratory, Rohini.

4.Which department is conducting a drawing competition for children aged between six to 15?- India post.

5.Approximately how many Indians have died due to covid-19 infection in 2021 data released by YouGov-Mint-CPR Millennial Survey?- 300,000.

6.What will be India's sixth vaccine that is needle-free by drug firm Zydus Cadila's Covid-19 vaccine?- ZyCoV-D.

7.Which department has started to celebrate 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' to commemorate 75 years of Independence?- Border Roads Organisation.

8.What is the last date of nomination for Padma Award that will be announced on the occasion of Republic Day, 2022?- September 15, 2021.

9.Which organization has inducted its first women officers in combat at the ITBP officers' training academy located in Mussoorie?- Indo-Tibetan Border Police.

10.Which exercise has been conducted by India & UAE on the coast of Abu Dhabi on 7th August?- Zayed Talwar 2021.

11.Which country has topped in Olympic games with 39 gold medals?- USA.

12.In which place Sindhu Central University will be established?- Ladakh.

13.Waters of which three rivers are allocated to India for unrestricted use as per Indus Water Treaty?- Sutlej, Beas and Ravi.

14.Who has inaugurated Exhibition on 'Quit India Movement' organized by National Archives of India in New Delhi?- Cultural Minister G. Kishan Reddy.

15.Which volcano of Indonesia has erupted recently with bursts of lava and ash?- Mount Merapi.

16.Which report has been published by IPCC that describes about the higher warming rate of Indian Ocean than the other Oceans?- Climate Change 2021: The Physical Science Basis.

17.In which airport China has constructed a new terminal that will be the biggest of all in Tibet?- Lhasa airport in Tibet.

18.The High Court of which state has asked the government to reply on plea that challenged the provision home delivery of liquor in new excise policy of 2021?- Delhi.

19.In which city Afghan forces attacked to repel Taliban militants?- Aybak city, Afganistan.

20.What is the theme of the meeting of Confederation of Indian Industry where PM will address industries to work together for a self-reliant India on 11th August?- India at 75: government and business working together for Aatmanirbhar Bharat.

21.Which date is celebrated as World Lion Day?- 10th August.

22.Which motor company has announced its debut first N Line of cars for India in 2021?- Hyundai Motor India Ltd.

23.What is the new name of "Kakori Train Conspiracy" given by Uttar Pradesh government to pay tributes to the revolutionaries who were hanged for robbing a train at Kakori in Uttar Pradesh?- Kakori Train Action.

24.What is the theme of India's first Internet Governance Forum (IIGF) that will be held for three days starting from October 20, 2021?- Inclusive Internet for Digital India.

25.Which country hosted the 8th Justice Ministers meet 2021 of Shanghai Cooperation Organization?- Tajikistan.

26.Which bowler has overtaken Anil Kumble's tally of 619 test wickets to become the 3rd highest wicket-taker in test cricket?- James Anderson.

27.Who is the writer of the book "The Year That Wasn't – The Diary of a 14-Year-Old"?- Brisha Jain.

28.Who is the author of the book titled "The Earthspinner"?- Arundhati Roy.

29.Which state government has launched eNagar mobile application to provide day to day services to their people?- Gujarat.

30.Which date will be celebrated as Javelin Throw Day decided by Athletics Federation of India to honour the Olympic Good medalist Neeraj Chopra?- 7th August.

31.Which state government has launched faceless transport services on August 11, 2021?- Delhi.

32.Who is the Chief Scientist of WHO to urge the nations to prioritize reopening of schools amid the Covid-19 pandemic?- Dr Soumya Swaminathan.

33.Which satellite will be launched by ISRO from second launch pad of Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC), Sriharikota on 12th August?- Earth Observation Satellite-03.

34.Which country is planning to become carbon-neutral by 2060?- China.

35.Which province is going to implement China's anti-sanctions law to add fresh regulatory pressure on international companies?- Hong Kong.

36.In which journal, a study has been conducted on the impact of covid-19 on pregnancy?- The Lancet Regional Health-Americas.

37.Which place is going to be developed as an international tourist destination that will be dedicated to the legacy of maritime heritage of India, at Lothal in Gujarat?- National Maritime Heritage Complex.

38.What is India's rank among 181 countries in Global Youth Development Index, 2020?- 122nd.

39.Which country has topped in the list of Global Youth Development Index, 2020?- Singapore.

40.Which exercise has been conducted by India & Soudi Arabia to conduct their first ever naval exercise?- AL-MOHED AL-HINDI 2021.

41.Who has chaired the UNSC High-Level Open Debate on Enhancing Maritime Security?- Narendra Modi.

42.Which year has been declared as International Year of Peace and Trust by United Nations?- 2021.

43.Which date is celebrated as International Youth Day?- 12th August.

44.What is the theme of International Youth Day 2021?- Transforming Food Systems: Youth Innovation for Human and Planetary Health.

45.In which date World Bio Fuel day is observed globally?- 10th August.

46.With which country India has signed an agreement on Monsoon Data Analysis and cooperation in order to improve weather forecasts in Indian region?- USA.

47.Which state government has constituted "Rajiv Gandhi Award for Excellence in Information Technology (IT)"?- Maharashtra.

48.Who has inaugurated 11th Annual meeting of the Forum of the Election Management Bodies of South Asia (FEMBoSA) for the year 2021?- Sushil Chandra.

49.Where will be the World's third oldest and Asia's oldest football tournament named Durand Cup held?- Kolkata.

50.Which airport of India has ranked among world's top-50 best airports in the list of The Skytrax World Airport Award 2021?- Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi.

51.In which place "The 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference" will be held from 31 October to 12 November 2021?- Glasgow, Scotland.

52.Which two countries are expected to hold 2+2 Ministerial meeting in September 2021?- India & Australia.

53.Which state government has witnessed elephant landscape a dramatic change because of mindless mining and unplanned developmental activities?- Odisha.

54.How many rupees has been sanctioned by the Union minister of Roads, transport, and Highway, Nitin Gadkari for roads and highways projects in Uttarakhand?- Rs 1,000 crores.

55.Which city has now been declared as India's first water plus city under the Swachh Survekshan 2021?- Indore.

56.Who has ranked number 2 in the World Athletics ranking?- Neeraj Chopra.

57.Who has ranked number 1 in the World Athletics ranking?- Johannes Vetter.

58.What amount has been released by the Finance ministry as Post Devolution Revenue Deficit for the states of India?- Rs 9,871 crore.

59.Which day is celebrated in 13th August globally?- International Lefthanders Day.

60.Which organization has released the Global Youth Development Index?- Commonwealth Secretariat.

61.Recently which satellite has failed to be placed into the orbit because of failure to ignite the cryogenic stage of the GSLV by ISRO?- Earth Observation Satellite (EOS-3).

62.Which country has requested for an emergency UN Security Council session at regional conference?- Afghanistan.

63.How many rupees have been sanctioned by PN under the "Aatmanirbhar Narihalti se Samvad" event on August 12, 2021 to women self-help groups (SHGs)?- Rs 1,625 crore.

64.Who has said that Covid-19 vaccines may not provide absolute protection against emerging variants of the coronavirus?- Dr. Soumya Swaminathan, Chief scientist of World Health Organisation.

65.How many executives will be awarded with Prime Minister's Shram Awards (PMSA) for the year 2018?- 69.

66.APEDA in collaboration with which state is going to export five unique varieties of apples in order to promote agricultural and processed food products?- Himachal Pradesh.

67.With which organization, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has launched a loan interest subvention scheme to provide financial assistance to energy biomethanation projects?- United Nations Industrial Development Organization.

68.Recently which country has successfully tested their surface-to-surface nuclear-capable ballistic missile called Ghaznavi on August 12, 2021?- Pakistan.

69.Recently which program has been launched by Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports to celebrate the Azadi ka Amrut Mohotsav?- Fit India Freedom Run 2.0.

70.Who is the Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports?- Anurag Thakur.

71.What is the full form of APEDA?- Agriculture and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority.

72.Which date is celebrated as World Elephant Day?- 12th August.

73.Who is the current Chief Election Commissioner of India?- Sushil Chandra.

74.With which bank SBI and NABARD has signed a MoU for Joint Liability Groups financing?- Jammu & Kashmir Gramin Bank.

75.Which date is celebrated as World Organ Donation Day?- 13th August.

76.Which brand has been launched by Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs to market the products of urban self-help groups (SHGs)?- SonChiraiya.

77.Which program has been launched by PM Narendra Modi to modernise India's "vehicular population" on 13th August 2021?- Voluntary Vehicle-fleet Modernisation Programme.

78.Which corporation of Delhi has launched "Cleancity app" on August 13, 2021 to help residents to register complaints for picking up garbage?- North Delhi Municipal Corporation.

79.Which company has developed India's first nasal vaccine against COVID-19 that has been given approval for phase 2 and 3 clinical trials?- Bharat Biotech.

80.On which bank has RBI imposed a penalty of Rs 1 crore?- Cooperatieve Rabobank UA.

81.What are the two major chronic disease that has incited the brutal coronavirus waves in India as per the data released by researchers from India and California?- Diabetes and Hypertension.

82.Which company has invited global Expression of Interest to establish a Pilot Project on Hydrogen Blending with Natural Gas in India?- NTPC Limited.

83.How many wetlands are there in India after inclusion of four wetlands in Ramsar list?- 46.

84.How many amount have been sanctioned by PM for 7,500 SHG members under PM Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises scheme?- Rs 25 crore.

85.What are the four new wetlands of India that have been included in Ramsar list?- Thol & Wadhwana from Gujarat, Sultanpur & Bhindawas from Haryana.

86.From which date single use plastic items will be prohibited, notified by govt. on plastic waste management amendment rules 2021?- July 1, 2022.

87.Which two cities of Afghanistan have been captured by Taliban?- Kandahar and Herat.

88.How many police officer have been conferred with the Union Home Minister's Medal for Excellence in Investigation award?- 152.

89.Which handbook has been released by NITI Aayog to provide guidance about policy making and setting up of norms related to charging networks for EV?- Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Implementation.

90.Which financial institution has launched a marketing communication campaign named "BADLAAV Humse Hai"?- AU Small Finance Bank.

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