Current Affairs Quiz [17th july 2021] For DSSSB 2021 Exam: Attempt Now

Q1. Which of the following country recently unveiled one of the world’s largest 60 megawatt-peak solar photovoltaic farms?
(a) China
(b) Japan
(c) India
(d) Singapore

Q2. What is the name of the world’s first commercial modular small reactor (SMR), the construction of which was recently begun in China?
(a) LingLong One
(b) Changjiang
(c) Daya Bay
(d) Qinshan SMR

Q3. Babar Azam recently became the fastest batsman to score 14 ODI centuries surpassing Hashim Amla, Virat Kohli. He achieved this feat in how many innings?
(a) 76
(b) 81
(c) 84
(d) 98

Q4. Which of the following has become 1 Gulf state to open embassy in Israel?
(a) Bahrain
(b) Kuwait
(c) UAE
(d) Oman

Q5. Which state government has recently launched Electric Bike Taxi scheme 2021?
(a) Andhra Pradesh Government
(b) Sikkim Government
(c) Telangana Government
(d) Karnataka Government

Q6. Indian Academy of Highway Engineers inks pact with University of New South Wales to set up Centre for Advanced Transportation Technology and Systems _______.
(a) Varanasi
(b) Noida
(c) Surat
(d) Dehradun

Q7. Name the International Cooperation and Convention Centre, which was recently inaugurated by PM Modi.
(a) Rudraksh
(b) Rakshak
(c) Netra
(d) Shakti

Q8. Manduadih railway station renamed as __________ railway station.
(a) Sardar Patil Railway Station
(b) Narendra Modi Railway Station
(c) Banaras Railway Station
(d) Bombay Railway Station

Q9. Which of the following team will represent India in AFC Women’s Club C’ship
(a) Pune City FC
(b) Alakhpura FC
(c) Kryphsa FC
(d) Gokulam Kerala FC

Q10. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has addressed the nation on July 15, 2021, on the occasion the ______ anniversary of the Skill India Mission.
(a) 4th
(b) 5th
(c) 8th
(d) 6th

Solutions

S1. Ans.(d)
Sol. Singapore unveiled one of the world’s largest floating solar panel farms, which can produce enough electricity to power the island’s five water treatment plants. The project is part of efforts by the country to meet a goal of quadrupling its solar energy production by 2025 to help tackle climate change.

S2. Ans.(a)
Sol. China has officially begun the construction of the world’s first commercial modular small reactor ‘Linglong One’ at the Changjiang Nuclear Power Plant in the country’s Hainan Province.

S3. Ans.(b)
Sol. Pakistan captain Babar Azam with the century he scored against England became the fastest batsman to notch up 14 ODI centuries in terms of innings, surpassing the likes of Hashim Amla (84), Indian captain Virat Kohli (103), and Australian batsman David Warner (98). He reached his 14th ton in his 81st ODI innings.

S4. Ans.(c)
Sol. The United Arab Emirates has became the first Gulf nation to open an embassy in Israel, nearly a year after both countries signed an agreement to normalise diplomatic ties. The new mission is located in Tel Aviv Stock Exchange building.

S5. Ans.(d)
Sol. Karnataka Chief Minister, BS Yediyurappa has unveiled the Karnataka Electric Bike Taxi scheme-2021. This will serve as a bridge between public transport and daily commuters.

S6. Ans.(b)
Sol. The Indian Academy of Highway Engineers (IAHE) under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has inked an agreement with the University of New South Wales, Australia for setting up a Centre for Advanced Transportation Technology and Systems (CATTS) in Noida, Uttar Pradesh.

S7. Ans.(a)
Sol. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the International Cooperation and Convention Centre “Rudraksh”, in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.

S8. Ans.(c)
Sol. The Manduadih railway station has been finally renamed as Banaras by the Northeastern railways (NER). The NER replaced the old signboard with the new one which read ‘Banaras’ after the Railway Board gave its nod for the new name.

S9. Ans.(d)
Sol. The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has nominated Gokulam Kerala FC to represent India in the AFC Club Championship 2020-21.

S10. Ans.(d)
Sol. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has addressed the nation on July 15, 2021, on the occasion of World Youth Skills Day 2021 and the 6th anniversary of the Skill India Mission.

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