15th August 2021 – Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answers
GS Team published here 15 August 2021 Current Affairs Quiz. These will be helpful for the upcoming SSC, UPSC, Bank, Railway, Clerk, PO exams. These current affairs make daily analysis and related india, World, Technology, and all govt news.
15th August 2021- GK Quiz for SSC and Bank Exams
What is India’s current position in the world in terms of installed renewable energy capacity?
- First
- Second
- Third
- Fourth
Answer:- Fourth – India currently ranks fourth in the world in terms of installed renewable energy capacity. While India ranks fifth in solar power and fourth in terms of installed wind power capacity. The country has achieved the major target of 100 GW of total installed renewable energy capacity.
Reserve Bank of India has recently imposed a fine of how many crore rupees on cooperative Rabobank UA?
- Rs 1 crore
- Rs 2 crore
- Rs 3 crore
- Rs 4 crore
Answer:- Rs 1 crore – The Reserve Bank of India has recently imposed a penalty of Rs 1 crore on cooperative Rabobank UA for deficiencies in regulatory compliance. This penalty has been imposed for contravention of directions relating to certain provisions of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.
Which of the following ministry has launched a brand named “Son Chiriya” to market the products of Self Help Groups?
- Ministry of Education
- Ministry of Sports
- Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
- Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Answer:- Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs – The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has recently launched the brand and logo named “Son Chiriya” to market the products of Self Help Groups. It will help women to become financially empowered and lead a dignified life.
North Delhi Municipal Corporation has recently launched which app to help in filing complaints for garbage collection?
- Cleancity App
- Clity App
- Clean App
- Ccity App
Answer:- Cleancity App – The North Delhi Municipal Corporation has recently launched “Cleancity App” to help residents to register complaints for garbage collection in that area. Residents of Civil Lines Zone, Keshavpuram Zone and Rohini Zone can take advantage of this facility.
Recently, who has launched the National Vehicle Scrappage Policy with an aim to modernize India’s “vehicle population”?
- Anupam Kumar
- Narendra Modi
- Hardeep Singh Puri
- Sanjay Mathur
Answer:- Narendra Modi – Prime Minister Narendra Modi has recently launched the National Vehicle Scrappage Policy with an aim to modernize India’s “vehicle population”. This policy has also been termed as “Voluntary Vehicle-Fleet Modernization Programme”. This policy will reduce the burden of travel and transport of modernity in mobility.
How many of the following police officers have recently been awarded the Union Home Minister’s Medal for Excellence in Investigation Award?
- 50
- 120
- 152
- 251
Answer: 152 – 152 police officers of the country have been awarded the Union Home Minister’s Medal for Excellence in Investigation award for their high professional standards of investigating crime in the country. 28 women police officers are included in the list of those who have been awarded these medals.
How many more wetlands of India have been recognized as Ramsar sites by Ramsar Secretariat?
- One
- Two
- Three
- Four
Answer: Four – Four more wetlands of India have been recognized as Ramsar sites from the Ramsar Secretariat. This site is located in Thol and Wadhwana in Gujarat and Sultanpur and Bhindawas in Haryana. With this, the number of Ramsar sites in India has increased to 46 and the surface area covered by these sites is now 1,083,322 hectares.
According to researchers from India and which state, India’s chronic disease burden has fueled the Covid wave?
- London
- Dubai
- California
- Texas
Answer:- California – According to researchers from India and California, India’s chronic diseases like diabetes and high blood pressure have fueled the Covid wave. According to the report, the rich lifestyle in India makes them vulnerable to diseases like diabetes and heart disease.
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