8th to 14 August – 2nd Week Current Affairs 2021

8th to 14 August 2021 Current Affairs Questions in English

8th Week August-2021 GkSection team published here very important 8th to 14 August 2nd week Current Affairs quiz. These quiz will helpful for you crack Banking, IBPS, SSC, UPSC, Railway and More Competitive Exams.

Weekly Current Affairs Quiz – 2nd Week August 2021 Questions in English


IPCC has recently published which of its assessment report titled “Climate Change 2021: The Physical Science Basis”?

  • First
  • Third
  • Fourth
  • Sixth

Answer:Sixth – The Inter-Governmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has recently published its sixth assessment report titled “Climate Change 2021: The Physical Science Basis”. According to which, the Indian Ocean is warming faster than other oceans, due to which the sea level is rising.


By which year has China set a target of becoming carbon-neutral?

  • 2025
  • 2030
  • 2060
  • 2070

Answer:2060 – China has recently set a target of becoming carbon-neutral by the year 2060 as China’s industrialization has also made it the biggest emitter of carbon dioxide. Carbon neutral means reducing carbon dioxide emissions as much as possible and which cannot be eliminated.


Which city of India has been declared as the country’s first ‘Water Plus’ city under Survey 2021?

  • Pune
  • Chennai
  • Mumbai
  • Indore

Answer:Indore – India’s first ‘Water Plus’ city has been declared under the Indore City Survey 2021. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that Indore has been an example in front of the whole country for its dedication and strong will towards cleanliness. This ‘Water Plus’ certificate is given to the city which has fulfilled all the standards of ODF Double Plus.

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Which space mission of ISRO has detected water molecules on the surface of the Moon?

  • Mars Orbiter Mission
  • Astrosat Mission
  • RLV-TD Mission
  • Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter

Answer:Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter – Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)’s Chandrayaan-2 orbiter has recently detected water molecules on the surface of the Moon. Widespread lunar hydration and OH and H2O are detected on the Moon between the latitudes of 29°N and 62°N.


Which day is celebrated around the world on 8th August?

  • International Cat Day
  • International Elephant Day
  • International Tiger Day
  • International Science Day

Answer:International Cat Day – International Cat Day is celebrated all over the world on 8 August. This day was first celebrated in 2002. When there was talk of cat conservation by the International Fund for Animal Welfare. The purpose of this day is to provide protection and help to the cat. Also, people have to be aware of the cat.


When has ISRO announced the launch of an earth observation satellite “EOS-03” from Satish Dhawan Space Center?

  • August 8
  • August 10
  • August 12
  • August 15

Answer:12 August – The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has announced the launch of an earth observation satellite “EOS-03” from the Satish Dhawan Space Center in Sriharikota on 12 August. This satellite will be carried in the 14th flight of GSLV-F10 which will place the satellite in Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit.


Recently who has introduced a bill in Parliament to repeal the provisions of Income Tax Act?

  • Manmohan Singh
  • Rajnath Singh
  • Prakash Javadekar
  • Nirmala Sitharaman

Answer:Nirmala Sitharaman – Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has recently introduced a bill in Parliament to repeal the provisions of the Income Tax Act. Which put an end to the controversial retroactive tax law. Which has affected the confidence of foreign investors like telecom companies Vodafone and Cairn.

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Which of these revolution day is celebrated all over India on 9th August?

  • Battle of Plassey
  • Jungle Mahal Rebellion
  • Soldier Mutiny of Vellore
  • August Revolution Day

Answer:August Kranti Day – August Kranti Day is celebrated all over India on 9th August. This August Kranti movement was started on August 9, 1942, that is why the day of August 9 is known as August Kranti Day in Indian history.


Which day is celebrated all over the world on 10th August?

  • International Rail Day
  • International Science Day
  • International Biodiesel Day
  • International Postal Service Day

Answer:International Biodiesel Day – International Biodiesel Day is celebrated all over the world on 10th August. It is also called World Biofuel Day. The day is celebrated to create awareness about the importance of non-fossil fuels as an alternative to conventional fossil fuels.


Recently who has issued an order to implement GRAP for effective management of Covid-19 in Delhi?

  • Central Government
  • NITI Aayog
  • Delhi Disaster Management Authority
  • Planning Commission

Answer:Delhi Disaster Management Authority – Delhi Disaster Management Authority has recently issued an order to implement GRAP (Graded Response Action Plan) for effective management of Covid-19 in Delhi. Which was prepared by the state level expert committee.

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