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Daily Current Affairs Quiz : August 3, 2021
1. Who won the Lokmanya Tilak National Award 2021? [A] Sanjay Gupta[B] Deepak Tilak[C] Cyrus Poonawalla[D] Adar Pooonawalla Show Answer Correct Answer: C [Cyrus Poonawalla] Notes:Deepak Tilak, the president of the Lokmanya Tilak Trust recently announced that Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla, chairman ..
India’s lightest metro train set for Pune Metro sent from Italy
According to Titagarh Wagons Ltd, its plant in Italy has rolled out first train for Pune Metro coach. Key Points In total, 34 trains will be sent from Italy. Each train will comprise of three coaches. The first prototype of ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
UAE launches Covid vaccine for children aged 3-17
United Arab Emirates (UAE) launched Covid-19 vaccines for children aged 3 to 17. Key Points UAE will administer China’s Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine to children aged 3-17. This decision was taken after clinical trials and extensive evaluations. As per authorities, trial ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
EU imposes record Data Privacy Fine on Amazon
European Union has imposed a fine of $886.6 million or 746 million euro on Amazon.com Inc. European Union fined Amazon for processing personal data in violation of EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Key Points Fine was imposed by Luxembourg ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Indian Women Hockey team entered Olympics Semi-Finals
Indian women’s hockey team has created history by qualifying for Olympic Games semi-finals for the first time. In the match on August 2, India played against three-time champions Australia and made it to the semi-finals by beating Australia by solitary ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
August 1: Muslim Women Rights Day
Muslim Women Rights Day was observed on August 1 in India. Highlights Year 2021 marks second anniversary of triple talaq bill which is officially called as Muslim Women Act (Protection of Rights on Marriage) passed in the Rajya Sabha. Background ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Myanmar’s military extends Emergency for two years
Myanmar’s military has extended emergency for two years, after seizing power from elected government of Myanmar. Highlights Military had seized power from elected government six months ago in February 2021. According to Military leader, state of emergency will achieve its ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
COVID19: India, U.K. to conduct clinical trials of ‘Ashwagandha’
AYUSH Ministry is to conduct clinical trials of “Ashwagandha” in collaboration with UK’s London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM). Team will check its efficacy on COVID-19 infection. Highlights All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) and LSHTM signed a ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
PV Sindhu: First Indian Woman to win Two Olympics medals
PV Sindhu, a 26-year-old badminton player, has become first Indian woman to win two Olympic medals after defeating ‘He Bingjiao’ of China. Highlights Sindhu defeated ‘He Bingjiao’ by 21-13, 21-15 in women’s singles bronze medal match at Tokyo Olympics 2020. ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
e-RUPI Digital Payment Solution- Key Facts
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is to launch “e-RUPI Digital Payment Solution” on August 2, 2021. e-RUPI is an e-voucher-based payment solution. Highlights e-RUPI initiative will be launched to limit touch points between government and beneficiary. Platform will also ensure that ..