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17th August 2021 – Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answers
GS Team published here 17 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.
17th August 2021- GK Quiz for SSC and Bank Exams
Kaziranga National Park located in which of the following state has become the first national park in India to be equipped with satellite phones?
- Kerala
- Assam
- Gujarat
- Punjab
Answer:- Assam – Kaziranga National Park located in the state of Assam has become the first national park in India to be equipped with satellite phones. Assam Chief Secretary Jishnu Barua handed over 10 satellite phones to forest personnel of Kaziranga National Park. Kaziranga National Park is spread over a vast area of 430 sq km.
Which of the following assembly has passed the “Cattle Protection Bill, 2021”?
- Kerala Assembly
- Gujarat Assembly
- Assam Assembly
- Punjab Assembly
Answer:- Assam Legislative Assembly – The Assam Legislative Assembly has recently passed the “Cattle Protection Bill, 2021”. Prohibits the sale and purchase of beef in areas inhabited by non-beef-eating communities. This bill will repeal the already passed Assam Cattle Protection Act, 1950.
Which of the following petroleum company has started door-to-door delivery of diesel?
- Hindustan Petroleum
- Indian Oil Corporation Petroleum
- Gail
- Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited
Answer:- Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited – Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited has recently started door-to-door delivery of ‘High Speed Diesel’ with an aim to meet the growing demand. This initiative of door-to-door delivery using mobile dispensers has resulted in the commissioning of 1588 fuelcarts and 129 fuelcarts within 2 years across the industry.
India has set a target of becoming “Energy Independent” by which year?
- 2022
- 2025
- 2030
- 2047
Answer:- 2047 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi has recently announced that India has set a target of becoming “Energy Free” by the year 2047. India can achieve the goal of becoming energy independent through electric mobility, gas based economy and blending of ethanol in petrol.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has recently launched which mission to boost India’s energy security?
- National Hydrogen Mission
- National Electron Mission
- National Helium Mission
- National Agro Mission
Answer:- National Hydrogen Mission – Prime Minister Narendra Modi has recently launched “National Hydrogen Mission” to boost India’s energy security. India currently produces 85% of its oil and gas. Imports 53% of the demand. 12 trillion rupees will be spent annually to meet the energy needs of the country.
Up to which of the following year it has been announced to provide fortified rice to the poor under all the schemes?
- 2022
- 2023
- 2024
- 2025
Answer:- 2024 – It has been announced to provide fortified rice to the poor under all the schemes till the year 2024. Which will help to overcome the problem of malnutrition in India. Providing nutrition to every poor person in the country is the priority of the government.
Which of these state government has announced to give smart health card under Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana?
- Government of Kerala
- Gujarat government
- Government of Maharashtra
- Government of Odisha
Answer:- Government of Odisha – The Government of Odisha has recently announced to give smart health card under Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana. Through which 35 crore people of 96 lakh families in Odisha will be provided smart health cards. Through this smart card, women can avail treatment up to Rs 10 lakh per year.
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