🔰 Current Affairs - 9 & 10 August 2021 🔰
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1. International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is observed on 9 August.
United Nations observes the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples on 09th August every year. The day is being observed to protect the rights of the world’s indigenous population and recognize the achievements and contributions that indigenous people make to improve world issues such as environmental protection. The theme for 2021 is “Leaving no one behind: Indigenous peoples and the call for a new social contract.”
2. Nation observes 79th anniversary of Quit India movement.
The 79th anniversary of the August Kranti Din or Quit India Movement, which is considered as one of the important milestones in the history of the freedom struggle of our country, is being observed on 8 August 2021. On 8 Aug 1942, Mahatma Gandhi gave a clarion call to end British rule and launched the Quit India Movement at the session of the All-India Congress Committee in Mumbai.
3. Karnataka becomes first state to issue order implementing NEP-2020.
Karnataka has become the first state in the country to issue the order with regard to the implementation of the National Education Policy-2020. The state government has issued an order on the implementation of NEP-2020 with effect from the current academic year 2021-2022.
4. Haryana govt signs MoU with Walmart Vriddhi to help MSMEs.
The Haryana government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with ‘Walmart Vriddhi’ and ‘Haqdarshak’ to create a pathway for Indian MSMEs’ products to move to the international markets.
5. Ministry for Social Justice launches ‘PM-DAKSH’ Portal and Mobile App.
The Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Dr Virendra Kumar has unveiled a portal and mobile application named ‘PM-DAKSH’, which aims to make the skill development schemes accessible to the target groups. The ‘PM-DAKSH’ stands for Pradhan Mantri Dakshta Aur Kushalta Sampann Hitgrahi (PM-DAKSH) Yojana.
6. Indian Railways Launches Rail Madad: A Unified Customer Care Solution.
Indian Railways has launched an integrated one-stop solution “Rail Madad” in which the national transporter has merged a number of existing helplines that were used for various purposes into one. The Railway ministry toll-free number 139 can be used for all kinds of enquiries and making complaints and the helpline facility is available round-the-clock in 12 languages.
7. MS Dhoni becomes first brand ambassador of HomeLane.
Home interiors brand HomeLane has entered into a three-year strategic partnership with Mahendra Singh Dhoni as an equity partner and brand ambassador. As part of the partnership, Dhoni will own equity in HomeLane and will be the company’s first brand ambassador.
8. James Anderson becomes 3rd highest wicket-taker in Test cricket.
James Anderson overtook Anil Kumble’s tally of 619 Test wickets to become the third-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket. He achieved the milestone on the 3rd day of the Nottingham Test against India.
9. Veteran actor Anupam Shyam passes away.
Veteran actor Anupam Shyam has passed away. The actor was best known for his work on the TV show Mann Kee Awaaz: Pratigya and appearances in films like Slumdog Millionaire and Bandit Queen. In his nearly three-decade-long career, Shyam featured in films like Satya, Dil Se, Lagaan, Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi and received critical acclaim for his role as Thakur Sajjan Singh on Mann Kee Awaaz: Pratigya which aired in 2009 on Star Plus.
10. Noted Kerala sculptor, cartoonist P.S. Banarji passes away.
Noted Kerala Cartoonist, sculptor and folk singer, P.S. Banarji has passed away. A recipient of the Lalithakala Akademi Fellowship, Banarji was noted for his Ayyankali and Buddha sculptures at Venganur and Koduman. Known for his rendition of a string of folk songs, including the popular ‘Tharaka Pennale’, he was working as a graphic designer in an IT firm.
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1. International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is observed on 9 August.
United Nations observes the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples on 09th August every year. The day is being observed to protect the rights of the world’s indigenous population and recognize the achievements and contributions that indigenous people make to improve world issues such as environmental protection. The theme for 2021 is “Leaving no one behind: Indigenous peoples and the call for a new social contract.”
2. Nation observes 79th anniversary of Quit India movement.
The 79th anniversary of the August Kranti Din or Quit India Movement, which is considered as one of the important milestones in the history of the freedom struggle of our country, is being observed on 8 August 2021. On 8 Aug 1942, Mahatma Gandhi gave a clarion call to end British rule and launched the Quit India Movement at the session of the All-India Congress Committee in Mumbai.
3. Karnataka becomes first state to issue order implementing NEP-2020.
Karnataka has become the first state in the country to issue the order with regard to the implementation of the National Education Policy-2020. The state government has issued an order on the implementation of NEP-2020 with effect from the current academic year 2021-2022.
4. Haryana govt signs MoU with Walmart Vriddhi to help MSMEs.
The Haryana government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with ‘Walmart Vriddhi’ and ‘Haqdarshak’ to create a pathway for Indian MSMEs’ products to move to the international markets.
5. Ministry for Social Justice launches ‘PM-DAKSH’ Portal and Mobile App.
The Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Dr Virendra Kumar has unveiled a portal and mobile application named ‘PM-DAKSH’, which aims to make the skill development schemes accessible to the target groups. The ‘PM-DAKSH’ stands for Pradhan Mantri Dakshta Aur Kushalta Sampann Hitgrahi (PM-DAKSH) Yojana.
6. Indian Railways Launches Rail Madad: A Unified Customer Care Solution.
Indian Railways has launched an integrated one-stop solution “Rail Madad” in which the national transporter has merged a number of existing helplines that were used for various purposes into one. The Railway ministry toll-free number 139 can be used for all kinds of enquiries and making complaints and the helpline facility is available round-the-clock in 12 languages.
7. MS Dhoni becomes first brand ambassador of HomeLane.
Home interiors brand HomeLane has entered into a three-year strategic partnership with Mahendra Singh Dhoni as an equity partner and brand ambassador. As part of the partnership, Dhoni will own equity in HomeLane and will be the company’s first brand ambassador.
8. James Anderson becomes 3rd highest wicket-taker in Test cricket.
James Anderson overtook Anil Kumble’s tally of 619 Test wickets to become the third-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket. He achieved the milestone on the 3rd day of the Nottingham Test against India.
9. Veteran actor Anupam Shyam passes away.
Veteran actor Anupam Shyam has passed away. The actor was best known for his work on the TV show Mann Kee Awaaz: Pratigya and appearances in films like Slumdog Millionaire and Bandit Queen. In his nearly three-decade-long career, Shyam featured in films like Satya, Dil Se, Lagaan, Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi and received critical acclaim for his role as Thakur Sajjan Singh on Mann Kee Awaaz: Pratigya which aired in 2009 on Star Plus.
10. Noted Kerala sculptor, cartoonist P.S. Banarji passes away.
Noted Kerala Cartoonist, sculptor and folk singer, P.S. Banarji has passed away. A recipient of the Lalithakala Akademi Fellowship, Banarji was noted for his Ayyankali and Buddha sculptures at Venganur and Koduman. Known for his rendition of a string of folk songs, including the popular ‘Tharaka Pennale’, he was working as a graphic designer in an IT firm.
Q.1 Which of the following skills are needed for present day teacher to adjust
effectively with the classroom teaching?
1. Knowledge of technology. 2. Use of technology in teaching learning. 3. Knowledge of students? needs. 4. Content mastery
effectively with the classroom teaching?
1. Knowledge of technology. 2. Use of technology in teaching learning. 3. Knowledge of students? needs. 4. Content mastery
Anonymous Quiz
15%
1 & 3
16%
2 & 3
54%
2, 3 & 4
15%
2 & 4
Q.2 Who has signed an MOU for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Institutions in India?
Institutions in India?
Anonymous Quiz
34%
NAAC and UGC
26%
NCTE and NAAC
32%
UGC and NCTE
8%
NCTE and IGNOU
Q.3 The primary duty of the teacher is to
Anonymous Quiz
10%
Raise the intellectual standard of the students
25%
Improve the physical standard of the students
60%
Help all round development of the students
5%
Imbibe value system in the students
Q.4 Micro teaching is more effective
Anonymous Quiz
31%
During the preparation for teaching-practice
19%
During the teaching-practice
14%
After the teaching-practice
36%
Always
Q.5 What quality the students like the most in a teacher?
Anonymous Quiz
45%
Idealist philosophy
15%
Compassion
24%
Discipline
16%
Entertaining
Q.6 Which one of the following is the most important quality of a good teacher?
Anonymous Quiz
27%
Punctuality and sincerity
12%
Content mastery
33%
Content mastery and reactive
28%
Content mastery and sociable
Q.7 Which of the following comprise teaching skill?
Anonymous Quiz
8%
Black Board writing
9%
Questioning
10%
Explaining
73%
All the above
Q.8 Which of the following statements is most appropriate?
Anonymous Quiz
6%
Teachers can teach.
58%
Teachers help can create in a student a desire to learn.
24%
Lecture Method can be used for developing thinking.
12%
Teachers are born
Q.9 The least justifiable use of the results of a standardized reading test is to
Anonymous Quiz
20%
identify areas of pupil deficiency
44%
evaluate the reading instruction programme.
17%
Serve as a basis for report card marks
20%
Serve as the basis for a parent conference
Q.10 A good teacher’s priority in his school shall be his
Anonymous Quiz
12%
Principal
35%
Secretary of the Managing Committee
14%
Colleagues
39%
Students
🔰 Current Affairs - 11 August 2021 🔰
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1. World Biofuel Day celebrated on 10th August
World Biofuel Day is observed on August 10 every year. The day is celebrated to raise awareness about the importance of non-fossil fuels as an alternative to conventional fossil fuels and highlight the various efforts made by Government in the biofuel sector. World Biofuel Day was first observed by the Ministry of Petroleum and Gas in August 2015.
2. World Lion Day observed on 10th August
World Lion Day is observed globally on August 10 every year. World Lion Day is marked to raise awareness about the king of beasts and the efforts undertaken for their conservation. World Lion Day was launched in 2013.
3. 7th August to be named “Javelin Throw Day” to honour Neeraj Chopra
The Athletics Federation of India has decided that javelin throw day will be on 7th August every year in honour of Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra. The 23-year-old Neeraj is India’s second individual Olympic gold medallist after Abhinav Bindra.
4. Gujarat CM launches eNagar mobile application and portal
Gujarat Chief Minister, Vijay Rupani has launched eNagar mobile application and portal. The eNagar covers 10 modules with 52 services including property tax, professional tax, water & drainage, Complaints and grievance redressal, building permission, fire and emergency services.
5. PM Modi becomes first Indian PM to Chair a UNSC Debate
Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi has chaired the United Nations Security Council open debate, via video conferencing. With this, PM Modi has become the first Prime Minister of India to chair a UNSC open debate. It must be remembered that India has assumed the Presidency of the UNSC for August 2021, taking over from France.
6. Kiren Rijiju attends 8th SCO Meeting of Ministers of Justice
The Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju has virtually attended the eighth meeting of Ministers of Justice of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). The Minister of State for Law & Justice, Prof SP Singh Baghel also attended the meeting. During the virtual event, Rijiju highlighted the initiatives taken by the Government of India for providing affordable and easy access to justice for all.
7. ADB approves USD 300 million additional loan for Maharashtra
The Asian Development Bank has approved a USD 300 million loans as additional financing for the ongoing Maharashtra Rural Connectivity Improvement Project for upgrading rural roads and connecting remote areas with markets.
8. India to launch advanced geo imaging satellite “Gisat-1”
India will finally launch its most advanced geo-imaging satellite (GiSAT-1), which will allow better monitoring of the subcontinent, including its borders with Pakistan and China, by imaging the country 4-5 times a day.
9. A book title “The Earthspinner” authored by Anuradha Roy
A book titled “The Earthspinner” authored by award-winning novelist Anuradha Roy. In the book, Roy delves into the “life and mind of Elango the potter, who must navigate complicated and impossible love, the dedication of a beloved pet, his own passion for creativity and a world turned upside down by the petty violence that characterises the present day”.
10. War hero Commodore Kasargod Patnashetti Gopal Rao passes away
Commodore Kasargod Patnashetti Gopal Rao, a 1971 war hero and recipient of the Mahavir Chakra, passed away. Rao was a recipient of the Veer Seva Medal also. He played a key role in the war with Pakistan to liberate East Pakistan that is now Bangladesh.
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1. World Biofuel Day celebrated on 10th August
World Biofuel Day is observed on August 10 every year. The day is celebrated to raise awareness about the importance of non-fossil fuels as an alternative to conventional fossil fuels and highlight the various efforts made by Government in the biofuel sector. World Biofuel Day was first observed by the Ministry of Petroleum and Gas in August 2015.
2. World Lion Day observed on 10th August
World Lion Day is observed globally on August 10 every year. World Lion Day is marked to raise awareness about the king of beasts and the efforts undertaken for their conservation. World Lion Day was launched in 2013.
3. 7th August to be named “Javelin Throw Day” to honour Neeraj Chopra
The Athletics Federation of India has decided that javelin throw day will be on 7th August every year in honour of Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra. The 23-year-old Neeraj is India’s second individual Olympic gold medallist after Abhinav Bindra.
4. Gujarat CM launches eNagar mobile application and portal
Gujarat Chief Minister, Vijay Rupani has launched eNagar mobile application and portal. The eNagar covers 10 modules with 52 services including property tax, professional tax, water & drainage, Complaints and grievance redressal, building permission, fire and emergency services.
5. PM Modi becomes first Indian PM to Chair a UNSC Debate
Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi has chaired the United Nations Security Council open debate, via video conferencing. With this, PM Modi has become the first Prime Minister of India to chair a UNSC open debate. It must be remembered that India has assumed the Presidency of the UNSC for August 2021, taking over from France.
6. Kiren Rijiju attends 8th SCO Meeting of Ministers of Justice
The Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju has virtually attended the eighth meeting of Ministers of Justice of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). The Minister of State for Law & Justice, Prof SP Singh Baghel also attended the meeting. During the virtual event, Rijiju highlighted the initiatives taken by the Government of India for providing affordable and easy access to justice for all.
7. ADB approves USD 300 million additional loan for Maharashtra
The Asian Development Bank has approved a USD 300 million loans as additional financing for the ongoing Maharashtra Rural Connectivity Improvement Project for upgrading rural roads and connecting remote areas with markets.
8. India to launch advanced geo imaging satellite “Gisat-1”
India will finally launch its most advanced geo-imaging satellite (GiSAT-1), which will allow better monitoring of the subcontinent, including its borders with Pakistan and China, by imaging the country 4-5 times a day.
9. A book title “The Earthspinner” authored by Anuradha Roy
A book titled “The Earthspinner” authored by award-winning novelist Anuradha Roy. In the book, Roy delves into the “life and mind of Elango the potter, who must navigate complicated and impossible love, the dedication of a beloved pet, his own passion for creativity and a world turned upside down by the petty violence that characterises the present day”.
10. War hero Commodore Kasargod Patnashetti Gopal Rao passes away
Commodore Kasargod Patnashetti Gopal Rao, a 1971 war hero and recipient of the Mahavir Chakra, passed away. Rao was a recipient of the Veer Seva Medal also. He played a key role in the war with Pakistan to liberate East Pakistan that is now Bangladesh.
◾️ करेंट अफेयर्स - 11 अगस्त 2021 ◾️
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1. 10 अगस्त को मनाया जाता है विश्व जैव ईंधन दिवस
विश्व जैव ईंधन दिवस हर साल 10 अगस्त को मनाया जाता है। यह दिन पारंपरिक जीवाश्म ईंधन के विकल्प के रूप में गैर-जीवाश्म ईंधन के महत्व के बारे में जागरूकता बढ़ाने और जैव ईंधन क्षेत्र में सरकार द्वारा किए गए विभिन्न प्रयासों को प्रकाश डालने के लिए मनाया जाता है। विश्व जैव ईंधन दिवस पहली बार अगस्त 2015 में पेट्रोलियम एवं गैस मंत्रालय द्वारा मनाया गया था।
2. 10 अगस्त को मनाया जाता है विश्व शेर दिवस
विश्व शेर दिवस हर साल 10 अगस्त को विश्व स्तर पर मनाया जाता है। विश्व शेर दिवस जानवरों के राजा और उनके संरक्षण के लिए किए गए प्रयासों के बारे में जागरूकता बढ़ाने के लिए मनाया जाता है। विश्व शेर दिवस 2013 में शुरू किया गया था।
3. नीरज चोपड़ा के सम्मान में 7 अगस्त को "भाला फेंक दिवस" के रूप में नामित किया जाएगा
भारतीय एथलेटिक्स महासंघ ने फैसला किया है कि ओलंपिक स्वर्ण पदक विजेता नीरज चोपड़ा के सम्मान में हर साल 7 अगस्त को भाला फेंक दिवस होगा। 23 वर्षीय नीरज अभिनव बिंद्रा के बाद भारत के दूसरे व्यक्तिगत ओलंपिक स्वर्ण पदक विजेता हैं।
4. गुजरात के मुख्यमंत्री ने लॉन्च किया ईनगर मोबाइल एप्लिकेशन और पोर्टल
गुजरात के मुख्यमंत्री विजय रूपाणी ने ईनगर मोबाइल एप्लिकेशन और पोर्टल लॉन्च किया है। ईनगर में संपत्ति कर, पेशेवर कर, जल और जल निकासी, शिकायतें और शिकायत निवारण, भवन अनुमति, आग और आपातकालीन सेवाओं सहित 52 सेवाओं के साथ 10 मॉड्यूल शामिल हैं।
5. PM मोदी UNSC डिबेट की अध्यक्षता करने वाले पहले भारतीय पीएम बने
भारत के प्रधान मंत्री, नरेंद्र मोदी ने वीडियो कॉन्फ्रेंसिंग के माध्यम से संयुक्त राष्ट्र सुरक्षा परिषद की खुली बहस की अध्यक्षता की है। इसके साथ ही, पीएम मोदी UNSC की खुली बहस की अध्यक्षता करने वाले भारत के पहले प्रधानमंत्री बन गए हैं। यह याद रखना चाहिए कि भारत ने फ्रांस से पदभार ग्रहण करते हुए अगस्त 2021 के लिए UNSC की अध्यक्षता ग्रहण की है।
6. किरेन रिजिजू ने न्याय मंत्रियों की 8वीं SCO बैठक में भाग लिया
केंद्रीय कानून मंत्री किरेन रिजिजू ने शंघाई सहयोग संगठन के न्याय मंत्रियों की आठवीं बैठक में वस्तुतः भाग लिया। कानून और न्याय राज्य मंत्री प्रो एसपी सिंह बघेल भी बैठक में शामिल हुए। वर्चुअल इवेंट के दौरान, रिजिजू ने भारत सरकार द्वारा सभी के लिए सस्ती और आसान न्याय तक पहुंच प्रदान करने के लिए की गई पहलों पर प्रकाश डाला।
7. ADB ने महाराष्ट्र को दिया 300 मिलियन अमरीकी डालर का अतिरिक्त ऋण
मनीला स्थित एशियाई विकास बैंक ने ग्रामीण सड़कों के उन्नयन और दूरदराज के क्षेत्रों को बाजारों से जोड़ने के लिए चल रही महाराष्ट्र ग्रामीण कनेक्टिविटी सुधार परियोजना के लिए अतिरिक्त वित्तपोषण के रूप में 300 मिलियन अमरीकी डालर के ऋण को मंजूरी दी है।
8. भारत लॉन्च करेगा उन्नत भू-इमेजिंग उपग्रह "जीसैट -1"
भारत आखिरकार अपना सबसे उन्नत भू-इमेजिंग उपग्रह लॉन्च करेगा, जो दिन में 4-5 बार देश की इमेजिंग करके पाकिस्तान और चीन के साथ अपनी सीमाओं सहित उपमहाद्वीप की बेहतर निगरानी की अनुमति देगा। उपग्रह को 12 अगस्त को श्रीहरीकोटा से प्रक्षेपित किया जाएगा। इसरो का GSLV-F10 रॉकेट आखिरकार 2,268 किलोग्राम वजनी Gisat-1, कोडनेम EOS-3 को जियो-ऑर्बिट में डाल देगा। यह इस साल भारत का प्राथमिक उपग्रह का पहला प्रक्षेपण होगा।
9. अनुराधा रॉय द्वारा लिखित पुस्तक का शीर्षक "द अर्थस्पिनर"
"द अर्थस्पिनर" नामक पुस्तक पुरस्कार विजेता उपन्यासकार अनुराधा रॉय द्वारा लिखी गई है। पुस्तक में, रॉय ने "एलंगो कुम्हार के जीवन और मस्तिष्क, जिसे एक प्यारे पालतू जानवर के समर्पण, जटिल और असंभव प्रेम, रचनात्मकता के लिए अपने जुनून और छोटी-छोटी हिंसा से उलट-पलट हुई दुनिया, जो आज के समय की विशेषता है," पर ध्यान केंद्रित करती है।
10. युद्ध नायक कमोडोर कासरगोड पटनाशेट्टी गोपाल राव का निधन
1971 के युद्ध नायक और महावीर चक्र प्राप्त करने वाले कमोडोर कासरगोड पटनाशेट्टी गोपाल राव का निधन हो गया। राव वीर सेवा पदक के प्राप्तकर्ता भी थे। उन्होंने पूर्वी पाकिस्तान को आजाद कराने के लिए पाकिस्तान के साथ युद्ध में महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाई जो अब बांग्लादेश है।
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1. 10 अगस्त को मनाया जाता है विश्व जैव ईंधन दिवस
विश्व जैव ईंधन दिवस हर साल 10 अगस्त को मनाया जाता है। यह दिन पारंपरिक जीवाश्म ईंधन के विकल्प के रूप में गैर-जीवाश्म ईंधन के महत्व के बारे में जागरूकता बढ़ाने और जैव ईंधन क्षेत्र में सरकार द्वारा किए गए विभिन्न प्रयासों को प्रकाश डालने के लिए मनाया जाता है। विश्व जैव ईंधन दिवस पहली बार अगस्त 2015 में पेट्रोलियम एवं गैस मंत्रालय द्वारा मनाया गया था।
2. 10 अगस्त को मनाया जाता है विश्व शेर दिवस
विश्व शेर दिवस हर साल 10 अगस्त को विश्व स्तर पर मनाया जाता है। विश्व शेर दिवस जानवरों के राजा और उनके संरक्षण के लिए किए गए प्रयासों के बारे में जागरूकता बढ़ाने के लिए मनाया जाता है। विश्व शेर दिवस 2013 में शुरू किया गया था।
3. नीरज चोपड़ा के सम्मान में 7 अगस्त को "भाला फेंक दिवस" के रूप में नामित किया जाएगा
भारतीय एथलेटिक्स महासंघ ने फैसला किया है कि ओलंपिक स्वर्ण पदक विजेता नीरज चोपड़ा के सम्मान में हर साल 7 अगस्त को भाला फेंक दिवस होगा। 23 वर्षीय नीरज अभिनव बिंद्रा के बाद भारत के दूसरे व्यक्तिगत ओलंपिक स्वर्ण पदक विजेता हैं।
4. गुजरात के मुख्यमंत्री ने लॉन्च किया ईनगर मोबाइल एप्लिकेशन और पोर्टल
गुजरात के मुख्यमंत्री विजय रूपाणी ने ईनगर मोबाइल एप्लिकेशन और पोर्टल लॉन्च किया है। ईनगर में संपत्ति कर, पेशेवर कर, जल और जल निकासी, शिकायतें और शिकायत निवारण, भवन अनुमति, आग और आपातकालीन सेवाओं सहित 52 सेवाओं के साथ 10 मॉड्यूल शामिल हैं।
5. PM मोदी UNSC डिबेट की अध्यक्षता करने वाले पहले भारतीय पीएम बने
भारत के प्रधान मंत्री, नरेंद्र मोदी ने वीडियो कॉन्फ्रेंसिंग के माध्यम से संयुक्त राष्ट्र सुरक्षा परिषद की खुली बहस की अध्यक्षता की है। इसके साथ ही, पीएम मोदी UNSC की खुली बहस की अध्यक्षता करने वाले भारत के पहले प्रधानमंत्री बन गए हैं। यह याद रखना चाहिए कि भारत ने फ्रांस से पदभार ग्रहण करते हुए अगस्त 2021 के लिए UNSC की अध्यक्षता ग्रहण की है।
6. किरेन रिजिजू ने न्याय मंत्रियों की 8वीं SCO बैठक में भाग लिया
केंद्रीय कानून मंत्री किरेन रिजिजू ने शंघाई सहयोग संगठन के न्याय मंत्रियों की आठवीं बैठक में वस्तुतः भाग लिया। कानून और न्याय राज्य मंत्री प्रो एसपी सिंह बघेल भी बैठक में शामिल हुए। वर्चुअल इवेंट के दौरान, रिजिजू ने भारत सरकार द्वारा सभी के लिए सस्ती और आसान न्याय तक पहुंच प्रदान करने के लिए की गई पहलों पर प्रकाश डाला।
7. ADB ने महाराष्ट्र को दिया 300 मिलियन अमरीकी डालर का अतिरिक्त ऋण
मनीला स्थित एशियाई विकास बैंक ने ग्रामीण सड़कों के उन्नयन और दूरदराज के क्षेत्रों को बाजारों से जोड़ने के लिए चल रही महाराष्ट्र ग्रामीण कनेक्टिविटी सुधार परियोजना के लिए अतिरिक्त वित्तपोषण के रूप में 300 मिलियन अमरीकी डालर के ऋण को मंजूरी दी है।
8. भारत लॉन्च करेगा उन्नत भू-इमेजिंग उपग्रह "जीसैट -1"
भारत आखिरकार अपना सबसे उन्नत भू-इमेजिंग उपग्रह लॉन्च करेगा, जो दिन में 4-5 बार देश की इमेजिंग करके पाकिस्तान और चीन के साथ अपनी सीमाओं सहित उपमहाद्वीप की बेहतर निगरानी की अनुमति देगा। उपग्रह को 12 अगस्त को श्रीहरीकोटा से प्रक्षेपित किया जाएगा। इसरो का GSLV-F10 रॉकेट आखिरकार 2,268 किलोग्राम वजनी Gisat-1, कोडनेम EOS-3 को जियो-ऑर्बिट में डाल देगा। यह इस साल भारत का प्राथमिक उपग्रह का पहला प्रक्षेपण होगा।
9. अनुराधा रॉय द्वारा लिखित पुस्तक का शीर्षक "द अर्थस्पिनर"
"द अर्थस्पिनर" नामक पुस्तक पुरस्कार विजेता उपन्यासकार अनुराधा रॉय द्वारा लिखी गई है। पुस्तक में, रॉय ने "एलंगो कुम्हार के जीवन और मस्तिष्क, जिसे एक प्यारे पालतू जानवर के समर्पण, जटिल और असंभव प्रेम, रचनात्मकता के लिए अपने जुनून और छोटी-छोटी हिंसा से उलट-पलट हुई दुनिया, जो आज के समय की विशेषता है," पर ध्यान केंद्रित करती है।
10. युद्ध नायक कमोडोर कासरगोड पटनाशेट्टी गोपाल राव का निधन
1971 के युद्ध नायक और महावीर चक्र प्राप्त करने वाले कमोडोर कासरगोड पटनाशेट्टी गोपाल राव का निधन हो गया। राव वीर सेवा पदक के प्राप्तकर्ता भी थे। उन्होंने पूर्वी पाकिस्तान को आजाद कराने के लिए पाकिस्तान के साथ युद्ध में महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाई जो अब बांग्लादेश है।
Q.1 School is a social agency which
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65%
Contributes to the raising of the society to a higher standard
12%
Conserves and transmits people
14%
Has certain biological endowments
9%
Isolates the good from bad
Q.2 An empowering school will promote which of the following qualities the most in its teachers?
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tendency to experiment
12%
memory
36%
disciplined nature
21%
competitive aptitude
Q.4 The first Indian chronicler of Indian history was:
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Megasthanese
17%
Fahiyan
30%
Huan Tsang
20%
Kalhan
Q.5 Which of the following statements is correct?
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Syllabus is a part of curriculum.
15%
Syllabus is an annexure to curriculum.
26%
Curriculum is the same in all educational institutions affiliated to a particular university
27%
Syllabus is not the same in all educational institutions affiliated to a particular university