MCQ on Important Daily Current Affairs of 2nd July 2021

In this article, we will discuss MCQ on important current affairs of 2nd July 2021 and their answers with explanations.

QUESTIONS

1. The central government has recently launched which app to give information related to farming to the farmers?
A. Atmanirbhar Kisan App
B. Atmanirbhar Science App
C. Atmanirbhar Krishi App
D. Atmanirbhar Samridhi App
2. Which species of animal discovered sometime back has been named after Assistant Sub-Inspector Tukaram Omble?
A. Crabs
B. Spider
C. Fish
D. Dog
3. According to the order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training, for how long the tenure of NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant has been extended?
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 5 years
4. Recently who has approved the merger of Tech Data Corporation with Sinex Corporation?
A. NITI Aayog
B. Planning Commission
C. Competition Commission of India
D. Education Commission
5. The Union Cabinet has approved the MoU signed between India and which country in the field of health research?
A. China
B. America
C. Australia
D. Nepal
6. Which of the following state government has recently launched IT policy for 2021-24?
A. Government of Kerala
B. Gujarat government
C. Delhi Government
D. Government of Andhra Pradesh
7. Recently how old chess player Abhimanyu Mishra has become the youngest Grand Master in the world?
A. 10 years
B. 12 years
C. 14 years
D. 13 years
8. The Union Cabinet has approved the Memorandum of Understanding signed between India and which republic on Renewal of Personnel Administration and Governance Reforms?
A. check
B. Gambia
C. Senegal
D. Zambia
9. The National Postal Worker Day is marked every year on __________ globally in recognition of the contribution made by postal workers in our society.
A. July 1
B. July 2
C. July 3
D. July 4
10. What is the rank of India in the Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) 2020?
A. 12th
B. 20th
C. 17th
D. 10th
11. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has extended the tenure of _________ CEO Amitabh Kant, by one year till June 30, 2022.
A. Indian Post
B. CBSE
C. Indian Railway
D. NITI Aayog
12. Which one of the following is the oldest newspaper in India?
A. The Hindu
B. Rajya Samachar
C. Bombay Samachar
D. Punjab Kesari
13. Which of the following film has won the Best Film Award in the Documentary section (Best Biographical) at the Toronto International Women Film Festival, 2021?
A. Decoding Shankar
B. 76 Days
C. Ammonite
D. Beans
14. HAUSLA- Inspiring her growth”, a comprehensive Programme for Catalysing Women Entrepreneurship in ________________.
A. Ladakh
B. Assam
C. Punjab
D. Jammu and Kashmir
15. What is the rank of India in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2021 by Startup Blink?
A. 40th
B. 35th
C. 30th
D. 20th
16. Who among the following has become the youngest-ever chess Grandmaster in the world?
A. Abhimanyu Mishra
B. R Praggnanandhaa
C. Sergey Karjakin
D. Gukesh Dommaraju
17. Who has been awarded Kuvempu Rashtriya Puraskar for the year 2020?
A. Gurbhachan Singh Bhullar
B. Shyam Manohar
C. Ajeet Kaur
D. Rajendra Kishore Panda
18. Which of the following country has topped the Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) 2020?
A. Saudi Arabia
B. United States
C. United Kingdom
D. Estonia
19. J&K Chief Secretary, Arun Kumar Mehta, inaugurated SDRF first Battalion’s 24×7 mental health helpline called ______________.
A. SUKOON
B. SUMAN
C. SUKASH
D. SAMYUKT
20. Who among the following will be the new Vice Chief of Indian Air Force?
A. Harjit Singh Arora
B. Vivek Ram Chaudhari
C. Diwan Atma Ram Nanda
D. Pratap Chandra Lal

ANSWERS

1. A
The Central Government has recently launched “Atmanirbhar Krishi App” to provide information about agriculture and weather in advance to the farmers of the country. On this app, the government has brought all those information at one place, for which farmers have to wander on different platforms, this app will be available in 12 local languages.
2. B
species of spider discovered sometime back Assistant Sub-Inspector Tukaram who risked his life to help nab terrorist Ajmal Kasab during the 26/11 terror attacks Named after Omble. Researchers had discovered two new species of jumping spider from the Thane-Kalyan region. The names of these two species are Isias tukarami and Fintella cholkii.
3. A
According to the order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training, the tenure of NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant has been extended by one year. Since he was appointed to this post in February 2016, his term has been extended for the third time. He is a 1980 batch Kerala cadre officer. He has also been the secretary in the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion.
4. C
The Competition Commission of India has recently approved the merger of Tech Data Corporation with Sinex Corporation under Section 31(1) of the Competition Act, 2002. Sinex was founded in the year 1980, headquartered in Fremont, California. Sinex is a corporation constituted in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware.
5. D
The Union Cabinet has recently approved the MoU between India and Nepal in the field of health research. The objective of which is to collaborate on joint research activities of mutual interest such as cross-border health issues, Ayurveda/Traditional Medicine and Plants Medicine, climate change and health, non-communicable diseases, best practices related to mental health.
6. D
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. The Cabinet chaired by Jagan Mohan Reddy has launched the IT policy “AP Information Technology Policy 2021-24” for 2021-24. By which more than 55,000 jobs are expected to be created in the coming 3 years.
7. B
Recently 12 year old chess player Abhimanyu Mishra has become the youngest Grand Master in the world by breaking the record of 19 year old UE Crane’s Sergey Karyakin. Four chess players from India are included in the youngest Top-10 Grand Masters. Indian-American citizen Abhimanyu has achieved this feat in Budapest, Hungary.
8. B
The Union Cabinet has recently approved the MoU signed between India and The Gambia on Renewal of Personnel Administration and Governance Reforms. The objective of this agreement is to strengthen and promote bilateral cooperation between the two countries in the field of personnel administration and governance reform.
9. A
The National Postal Worker Day is marked every year on July 1 globally in recognition of the contribution made by postal workers in our society. The day is a unique opportunity to say ‘thank you not only to postmen but also to all delivery personnel, as online shopping has become a lifeline for many of us.
10. D
India has been ranked as the 10th best country in the world in the Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) 2020, released by International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
11. D
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has extended the tenure of NITI Aayog Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Amitabh Kant, by one year till June 30, 2022.
12. C
Bombay Samachar (as it was called then) started as a weekly in 1822 to primarily inform the readers about ship movements and commodities, and gradually evolved into a true city newspaper with a focus on trade.
13. A
Freelance filmmaker Deepti Pillay Sivan’s most touted documentary, “Decoding Shankar” about the life and career of the celebrated musician Shankar Mahadevan, recently won the Best Film Award in the Documentary section (Best Biographical) at the Toronto International Women Film Festival, 2021.
14. D
Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha launched a scheme “Hausla” for women entrepreneurs of the Union Territory (UT) which aims at promoting their potential and enable a wider reach of their products and services.
15. D
India stands at the 20th spot among the top 100 countries that have been ranked in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2021 by Startup Blink.
16. A
Indian-origin American Abhimanyu Mishra has become the youngest-ever chess Grandmaster in the world. At 12 years, four months and 25 days, he obliterated the long-standing record held by Sergey Karjakin, who was 12 years and seven months old when he attained the title.
17. D
The Kuvempu Rashtriya Puraskar, the national award instituted in memory of late poet laureate Kuvempu, has been awarded to renowned Odia poet Dr. Rajendra Kishore Panda for the year 2020.
18. B
India has been ranked as the 10th best country in the world in the Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) 2020, released by International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
19. A
J&K Chief Secretary, Arun Kumar Mehta, inaugurated SDRF first Battalion’s 24×7 mental health helpline ‘SUKOON’ at its headquarters. This initiative, launched by SDRF First Battalion Kashmir in collaboration with Mission Youth J&K and Tourism department, will guide the caller to avail services of clinical psychologists, therapists, counsellors and psychiatrists.
20. B
Air Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari will be the new Vice Chief of Indian Air Force succeeding Air Marshal Harjit Singh Arora.

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