MCQ on Important Daily Current Affairs of 10th August 2021
In this article, we will discuss MCQ on important current affairs of 10th August 2021 and their answers with explanations.
QUESTIONS
1. Which of these Prime Ministers of independent India is the first to chair the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) open debate, after assuming the Presidency of the month?
A) Narendra Modi
B) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
C) Manmohan Singh
D) Morarji Desai
2. The World Biofuel Day is celebrated all over the globe on which day?
A) First Saturday of August
B) 10 August
C) 9 August
D) First Sunday of August
3. The International Army Games 2021, is the 7th edition of the annual military war games, organised annually by which country?
A) Israel
B) United States
C) Russia
D) UAE
4. Anupam Shyam Ojha, who has passed away recently, was associated with which profession?
A) Author
B) Sportsperson
C) Journalist
D) Actor
5. Who represented the Indian delegates at the 8th Ministers of Justice Meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)?
A) Kiren Rijiju
B) Anurag Thakur
C) Dharmendra Pradhan
D) Hardeep Singh Puri
6. The tenure of incumbent Chairperson of the National Commission for Women (NCW) has been extended for 3-years- period. Who is the Chairperson of NCW?
A) Smriti Irani
B) Rekha Sharma
C) Arpita Ghosh
D) Anandiben Patel
7. Which organisation has approved loan worth USD 300 million for the Maharashtra Rural Connectivity Improvement Project?
A) Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
B) World Bank
C) Asian development Bank
D) International Monetary Fund
8. Which day of the year is observed as Nagasaki Day?
A) 6 August
B) 7 August
C) 8 August
D) 9 August
9. Which is the first state on India to issue order regarding the implementation of the National Education Policy 2020?
A) Karnataka
B) Gujarat
C) Madhya Pradesh
D) Maharashtra
10. August 10 is dedicated to observing which of these days?
A) World Elephant Day
B) World Lion Day
C) World Tiger Day
D) World Fish Day
11. Which amendment bill of the constitution has been introduced in the Lok Sabha recently?
A. 27th
B. 57th
C. 127th
D. 227th
12. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch Ujjwala Yojana 2.0 in which state on August 10 through video conferencing?
A. Kerala
B. Gujarat
C. Maharashtra
D. Uttar Pradesh
13. Recently who has issued an order to implement GRAP for effective management of Covid-19 in Delhi?
A. Central Government
B. NITI Aayog
C. Delhi Disaster Management Authority
D. Planning Commission
14. Which animal DNA laboratory has been set up in Rohini, Delhi?
A. First
B. Second
C. Third
D. Fourth
15. India has announced to approve which needle-free Covid-19 vaccine soon?
A. AstraZeneca
B. ZyCoV-D
C. BBV154
D. mRNA-1273
16. Border Road Organization has started its celebrations of “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” in the achievement of completion of how many Years of India’s independence?
A. 55 Years
B. 65 Years
C. 75 Years
D. 85 Years
17. Shri Rameshwar Teli has launched which ONGC handicrafts project under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav?
A. First
B. Third
C. Fourth
D. Fifth
18. Union Minister Virendra Kumar launched which portal and mobile app to promote skill development recently?
(a) PM-Sarvagya
(b) PM-Daksh
(c) PM-Drishya
(d) PM-Param
19. What is the rank of Indian in the Tokyo Olympics 2020?
(a) 48th
(b) 62nd
(c) 47th
(d) 52nd
20. ________ govt signs MoU with Walmart Vriddhi and ‘Haqdarshak’ to help MSMEs products to move to the international markets.
(a) Gujarat
(b) Madhya Pradesh
(c) Uttar Pradesh
(d) Haryana
ANSWERS
1. A
Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi chaired the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) open debate on August 09, 2021 via video conferencing. With this, PM Modi has become the first Prime Minister of India to chair a UNSC open debate.
2. B
The International Biofuel Day (World Biofuel Day) is observed every year on August 10 to raise awareness about the importance of non-fossil fuels as an alternative to conventional fossil fuels and highlight the various efforts made by Government in the biofuel sector.
3. C
The seventh edition of the International Army Games, 2021, will be held from 22 August to 04 September 2021. The competition will be hosted in eleven countries in 2021 Games.From India, 101 members of the Indian Army will participate in the International Army Games, which is organised each year by the Russian Ministry of Defence, since 2015.
4. D
Veteran Indian film and television actor, Anupam Shyam Ojha, who usually played villainous roles, has passed away due to multiple organ failure. He was 63.
5. A
The Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju virtually attended the eighth meeting of Ministers of Justice of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) which concluded on August 06, 2021.
6. B
The Government of India has given a three-year extension to Rekha Sharma as Chairperson of the National Commission for Women (NCW).
7. C
The Manila-based Asian Development Bank has approved a USD 300 million loan as additional financing for the ongoing Maharashtra Rural Connectivity Improvement Project for upgrading rural roads and connecting remote areas with markets.
8. D
In 2021, the world is observing the 76th anniversary of the Nagasaki bombing that took place on August 9, 1945.
9. A
Karnataka has become the first state of India to issue order for the implementation of the National Education Policy 2020.
10. B
World Lion Day is observed globally on August 10 every year
11. C
Recently the 127th amendment bill of the constitution has been introduced in the Lok Sabha. After this amendment is passed in the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, the state will get the right to list the castes in the list of OBCs on its own.
12. D
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch Ujjwala 2.0 by handing over new LPG connections in Mahoba district of Uttar Pradesh on August 10 through video conferencing. Beneficiaries of this scheme will get LPG connection without any deposit fee. To take advantage of this scheme, migrants will not need to submit ration card and address proof.
13. C
Delhi Disaster Management Authority has recently issued an order to implement GRAP (Graded Response Action Plan) for effective management of Covid-19 in Delhi. Which was prepared by the state level expert committee.
14. A
The first animal DNA laboratory has been set up in Rohini, Delhi. Earlier animal samples were sent to other states along with animal DNA testing facilities for test results. This animal DNA laboratory will be used for timely disposal of cow slaughter, animal trafficking and other such animal related matters.
15. B
India has announced the approval of needle-free ZyCoV-D COVID-19 vaccine soon. Which is made by the pharmaceutical company Zydus Cadila. At present the government has authorized 5 vaccines for Covid-19. Which includes Covishield, Sputnik V, Covaxin.
16. C
The Border Roads Organization has recently started its celebrations of “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” in the achievement of completing 75 Years of India’s independence. On this occasion BRO will organize nationwide welfare and patriotic activities and programs. In which 75 medical camps, plantation drives at 75 places and 75 school dialogues are also included.
17. B
Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas and Labor and Employment, Shri Rameshwar Teli has recently started the third ONGC handicrafts project under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. Under this Assam handloom project, 100 artisans will be provided training and assistance and will benefit local weavers and boost the rural economy.
18. B
Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment Dr. Virendra Kumar launched ‘PM-DAKSH’ Portal and Mobile App, developed by the Ministry, in collaboration with NeGD, to make the skill development schemes accessible to the target groups.
19. A
The Tokyo Olympics 2020 came to an end on August 08, 2021. The international multi-sport event was held from July 23 to August 08, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan.
20. D
The Haryana government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ‘Walmart Vriddhi’ and ‘Haqdarshak’ to create a pathway for Indian MSMEs’ products to move to the international markets.
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