1. Sumit Antil, who recently won a Gold medal in the Tokyo Paralympics for India, is associated with which sports?
[A] High Jump
[B] Shooting
[C] Javelin Throw
[D] Discus Throw
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Correct Answer: C [Javelin Throw]
Notes:- India’s Sumit Antil won gold in men’s javelin (F64) at the Tokyo Paralympics with a new world record throw of 68.55m.
- Sumit Antil broke the world record thrice during the final in Tokyo.
- Devendra Jhajharia and Sundar Singh Gurjar won the silver and bronze in the men’s javelin (F46) final earlier.
- India’s Yogesh Kathuniya also won silver medal in men’s discus throw F56.
- India has registered its best-ever count at the Paralympic Games, already.
2. Which racing driver won the Formula One Belgian Grandprix Tournament?
[A] Max Verstappen
[B] Charles Leclerc
[C] Lewis Hamilton
[D] Sebastien Vettel
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Correct Answer: A [Max Verstappen]
Notes:- Red Bull Driver Max Verstappen won the Belgian Grand Prix when it was finally called off, due to heavy rains.
- Verstappen’s sixth win of the season was also the 16th of his career. Lewis Hamilton missed earning a record-extending 100th win.
- As the race was shortened, Verstappen collected 12.5 points instead of 25, with Russell getting 9 at second position and Hamilton getting 7.5.
3. Which institution, in a joint venture with National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), has built an app to predict natural disasters?
[A] IIT Madras
[B] IIT Roorkee
[C] IIT Guwahati
[D] IIT Bombay
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Correct Answer: B [IIT Roorkee]
Notes:- IIT Roorkee, in a joint venture with National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), has built an app that can predict natural disasters.
- The app will alert about the probable natural calamities beforehand.
- The expert committee will intimate about the amount of rainfall that will be received in every area.
- The Doppler radar in Mukteshwar has started functioning and will also be set up at Surkanda Devi shortly.
4. Which Indian city has prepared a Draft Regional Plan-2041 (DRP-2041)?
[A] Mumbai
[B] New Delhi
[C] Chennai
[D] Kochi
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Correct Answer: B [New Delhi]
Notes:- New Delhi is preparing the ambitious Draft Regional Plan-2041 (DRP-2041), which aims to evolve it into a “future ready” and economically prosperous area with citizen-centric infrastructure.
- The NCRPB covers entire Delhi, eight districts of Uttar Pradesh, 14 districts of Haryana and two districts of Rajasthan.
- The regional plan says that population in National Capital Region (NCR) is expected to grow to around 7 crore by 2031 and to about 11 crore by 2041
- The draft plan envisages on making multilevel parking complexes, peripheral parking, Superfast trains and heli-taxi services, Trauma centres on highways and Helipads for high-rise buildings.
5. Which is the first Indian state to vaccinate its entire adult population (first dose)?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Himachal Pradesh
[C] Haryana
[D] Goa
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Correct Answer: B [Himachal Pradesh]
Notes:- Himachal Pradesh has become the first State in the country where everyone above 18 years has been administered with at least one dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.
- As of August 31, India has also crossed the mark of 50 crore first doses and 15 crore second doses, with total vaccinations crossing 65 crore.
- Eight States and UTs in India have given more than 75% dose to the eligible population.
- India also set a record by providing more than 1 Crore vaccinations on a single day, for two das in the month of August.
6. Which Indian state/UT recently hosted the ‘Nomadic Festival’?
[A] Jharkhand
[B] Ladakh
[C] Haryana
[D] Madhya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Ladakh]
Notes:- Ladakh Lieutenant Governor RK Mathur recently inaugurated a 2-Day Ladakh Nomadic Festival at Korzok Phu, Changthang region of eastern Ladakh.
- The festival is organised by Ladakh Cultural Academy in collaboration with Ladakh Tourism Department.
- It aims to highlight the distinctive culture of Changthang region.
- The Changthangi is a breed of cashmere goat native to Ladakh, reared by the nomads of the region for fine-grade Pashmina wool.
7. The C.1.2 variant of the Coronavirus disease, was first reported in which country?
[A] China
[B] South Africa
[C] India
[D] USA
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Correct Answer: B [South Africa]
Notes:- The C.1.2 variant of the Coronavirus disease was first reported from South Africa.
- The variant has now spread to at least six countries, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO).
- As per the Indian Government, India has no cases of the new C.1.2 coronavirus disease (Covid-19) variant detected so far.
- The public health body of the United Nations (UN) announced that it was monitoring the new C.1.2 virus strain.
8. What is the name of the India – Kazakhstan joint military excercise, which is held in Kazakhstan?
[A] INDKAZ – 21
[B] KAZIND – 21
[C] EX EAGLE – 21
[D] EX DRAGON – 21
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Correct Answer: B [KAZIND – 21]
Notes:- KAZIND-21 is the India – Kazakhstan joint military exercise, which is held in Kazakhstan.
- This year’s KAZIND is the 5th annual bilateral joint exercise between the two armies.
- India is represented by a contingent of 90 soldiers and Kazakhstan is represented by 120 troops.
- This exercise comprises 48 hours joint validation exercise, under which the troops would be subjected to challenges of actual operations.
9. Who is the head of the committee set up to review the existing guidelines of the Journalist Welfare Scheme?
[A] Ashok Tandon
[B] Shashi Shekhar Vempati
[C] Neerja Sekhar
[D] Alok Agrawal
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Correct Answer: A [Ashok Tandon]
Notes:- The Government set up a 12-member committee to review the existing guidelines of the Journalist Welfare Scheme (JWS).
- The committee is headed by Prasar Bharti Board member Ashok Tandon.
- The committee will examine the need for revision of the amount of ex-gratia payment in death as well as other cases under the JWS.
10. What is the name of the event to be conducted by the Department of School Education & Literacy, during September 2021?
[A] Shikshak Parv
[B] Shikshak Kaal
[C] Shikshak September
[D] Vidya Parv
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Correct Answer: A [Shikshak Parv]
Notes:- The Department of School Education & Literacy has decided to celebrate Shikshak Parv-2021 from 5th September till 17th September 2021.
- This event will be held through virtual mode.
- President Ram Nath Kovind will confer the awards to 44 Awardees, on 5th September, 2021 through virtual mode.
- The National Awards to Teachers were first instituted in 1958 to recognize excellence and commitment of teachers working in elementary and secondary schools.
