12 August 2021 Current Affairs
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12th August 2021 – Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answers
GS Team published here 12 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.
12th August 2021- GK Quiz for SSC and Bank Exams
Which player has been temporarily suspended by the Wrestling Federation of India recently in a case related to indiscipline?
- Geeta Phogat
- Sushil Kumar
- Vinesh Phogat
- Dutee Chandra
Answer:- Vinesh Phogat – Recently, the Wrestling Federation of India has temporarily suspended Vinesh Phogat in a case related to indiscipline. Vinesh Phogat had to face defeat at the hands of Belarusian player in the quarterfinal match of Tokyo Olympics.
Which of the following state government has announced the launch of “faceless transport services”?
- Government of Maharashtra
- Government of Kerala
- Government of Punjab
- Government of Delhi
Answer:- Government of Delhi – Delhi Government has recently announced the launch of “Faceless Transport Services” with an aim to bring all driving license, registration and permit related services online. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has launched 33 faceless services at a function at the IP Estate office.
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.
In which state of India, the National Maritime Heritage Complex being built has been announced to be developed as an international tourist destination?
- Kerala
- West Bengal
- Gujarat
- Punjab
Answer:- Gujarat – The National Maritime Heritage Complex at Lothal in Gujarat has been announced to be developed as an international tourist destination. It will be dedicated to the maritime heritage of India. It will be used to showcase India’s maritime heritage. It will cover an area of 400 acres.
What is the rank of India in the Global Youth Development Index, 2020?
- 15th
- 70th
- 120th
- 122th
Answer:- 122nd – Commonwealth Secretariat has ranked India 122nd in its triennial youth development ranking (Global Youth Development Index, 2020) for 181 countries. Singapore has been on the first place in this index for the first time. Singapore is followed by Slovenia, Norway, Malta and Denmark. It provides scores based on 27 indicators including literacy and turnout.
Which day is celebrated all over the world on 12th August?
- International Students’ Day
- International Education Day
- International Youth Day
- International Yoga Day
Answer:- International Youth Day – International Youth Day is celebrated all over the world on 12th August. For the first time this day was celebrated in the year 2000. The meaning of this day is that the government should draw attention to the issues and their words of the youth. The youth of any country is a strong basis for the development of that country.
With which collaboration Government e-Marketplace has organized the 5th edition of National Public Procurement Conclave?
- Confederation of Indian Policy
- Confederation of Indian Science
- Federation of Indian Women
- Confederation of Indian Industry
Answer: Confederation of Indian Industry – Government e-Marketplace in association with Confederation of Indian Industry has organized the 5th edition of National Public Procurement Conclave. The conclave has been organized on the theme “Technology Enabled Government Buying – Towards Efficiency, Transparency and Inclusiveness”.
Al-Mohad Al-Hindi 2021 exercise has been organized between India and which country?
- Japan
- Iraq
- Iran
- Saudi Arabia
Answer:- Saudi Arabia – India and Saudi Arabia have recently conducted the first naval exercise named Al-Mohad Al-Hindi 2021. India’s guided missile destroyer INS Kochi has reached Saudi Arabia to take part in this exercise.