Daily Current Affairs Quiz 21 August 2021
Daily Current Affairs Quiz 21 August 2021: it is based on 21 August Current Affairs and Important News. These current affairs quiz questions will help candidates in scoring marks in competitive exams. every candidate must attempt the Current Affairs Quiz.
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1) In India, Sanskrit Week is being celebrated between —– and ——.
A) August 19 to August 25
B) August 20 to August 26
C) August 21 to August 27
D) August 22 to August 28
[su_spoiler title=”Show Answer” icon=”chevron-circle”] Correct Answer is : A
Explanations:
The Citizens of Indian are observing the Sanskrit Week from August 19 to August 25, 2021. the main aim of this day is to promote, popularise and cherish the importance of ancient language.
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2) Shanti Lal Jain is appointed as the MD and CEO of ————–.
A) ICICI
B) Exim Bank
C) HDFC
D) Indian Bank
[su_spoiler title=”Show Answer” icon=”chevron-circle”] Correct Answer is : D
Explanations:
Shanti Lal Jain is appointed as the next Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Indian Bank. Shanti Lal will serve for a period of three years. He will take place of Ms Padmaja Chunduru as MD and CEO of Indian Bank.
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3) Which company has topped in Hurun Global 500 Most Valuable Companies list 2021?
A) Apple
B) Amazon
C) Facebook
D) Microsift
[su_spoiler title=”Show Answer” icon=”chevron-circle”] Correct Answer is : A
Explanations:
As per the Hurun Global 500 Most Valuable Companies list 2021, Apple is the world’s most valuable company (USD 2,443 billion) and followed by Microsoft (USD 2114 billion) and Amazon (USD 1802 billion) got the 2nd and 3rd place in the list respectively.
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4) Govt has formed the committee to double and quadruple the exports of handlooms in 3 years, who will chair the committee?
A) Dinesh Bhargav
B) Sunil Sethi
C) Anamika Khanna
D) Ashish Soni
[su_spoiler title=”Show Answer” icon=”chevron-circle”] Correct Answer is : B
Explanations:
Indian Govt has formed a Committee in order to double the production and quadrupling the exports of handlooms in a span of 3 years. Sh. Sunil Sethi, Chairman, Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) New Delhi will head the Committee. the Committee will have 8-members.
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5) When is the International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism observed?
A) 20 August
B) 21 August
C) 22 August
D) 23 August
[su_spoiler title=”Show Answer” icon=”chevron-circle”] Correct Answer is : B
Explanations:
The day of 21st August is observed as The International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism in order to pay tribute to the individuals across the globe who have been attacked, injured, traumatized, or lost their lives because of terrorist attacks.
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6) Name of the company that has launched an Initiative called ‘Small Business Loans Initiative’ in India in collaboration with Indifi?
A) Facebook
B) Amazon
C) Google
D) Flipkart
[su_spoiler title=”Show Answer” icon=”chevron-circle”] Correct Answer is : A
Explanations:
Facebook India has launched a new programme called the “Small Business Loans Initiative”. the Initiative aims to help small and medium businesses (SMBs) that advertise on Facebook to get quick access to credit through independent lending partners.
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7) When is World Senior Citizen Day observed?
A) 19 August
B) 20 August
C) 21 August
D) 22 August
[su_spoiler title=”Show Answer” icon=”chevron-circle”] Correct Answer is : C
Explanations:
Every year, The day of 21st August is observed as World Senior Citizen Day across the world in order to raise awareness regarding issues affecting older people like deterioration with age and the abuse of the elderly and support, honor, and show appreciation to seniors and to recognize their achievements.
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8) Name of the bank that has launched a DIY Digital Repayment platform named “Neo Collections”?
A) SBI
B) HDFC
C) ICICI
D) Kotak Mahindra Bank
[su_spoiler title=”Show Answer” icon=”chevron-circle”] Correct Answer is : D
Explanations:
Kotak Mahindra Bank has launched a platform called ‘Neo Collections’. the Neo Collections is a Do It Yourself Digital Repayment Platform for missed loan repayments.
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