18 August 2021 Current Affairs Questions-Defence Exam Quiz

1) Question

With reference to the Amrit Mahotsav Shri Shakti Innovation Challenge 2021, consider the following statements:

1. It aims to empower women to help them achieve their full potential.

2. It is being implemented under the Multi-Partner Trust Fund (COVID-19) Programme.

3. The winners will be awarded INR 5,00,000 each to develop, market and implement their solutions.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

2) Question

Start-up Women Entrepreneur Awards 2020-21, recently seen in news, is an initiative of:

Ministry of Women and Child Development

Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

None of the above

3) Question

With reference to the RoDTEP Scheme Guidelines and Rates (Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products), consider the following statements:

1. The rebate under the Scheme shall not be available in respect of duties and taxes already exempted or remitted or credited.

2. Scheme is to be implemented by Customs through a simplified IT System.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

4) Question

With reference to the Intellectual Property, consider the following statements:

1. Granting of 28,391 patents in 2020-21 as compared to 4,227 grants during 2013-14 (572% growth).

2. India’s ranking improved in Global Innovation Index to 48th in 2020

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

5) Question

“Vriksharopan Abhiyan 2021” recently seen in news, is an initiative of:

Union Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare

Union Ministry or Environment, Forest and Climate Change

Union Ministry of Rural Development

Union Ministry of Coal