Daily Current Affairs Quiz 02 July 2021
Daily Current Affairs Quiz 02 July 2021: Based on the Current Affairs and Important News of 02 July 2021 we have framed important current affairs questions for banking and competitive exams. These current affairs quiz questions will be helpful for upcoming competitive exams. Give our online current affairs test every day to be prepared for all Current Affairs Quiz 02 July 2021.
What is the interest rate on Senior Citizens Savings Scheme for second quarter (July-Sept) of 2021-22?
A) 7.7%
B) 7.1%
C) 7.9%
D) 7.4%
Option D
Explanation:Government of India has announced that the rate of interest on Small Savings Schemes for the second quarter (July-Sept) of 2021-22 will remain unchanged as the last quarter (April-June) of 2021-2022.
In 2020-21, India reported Current account surplus for first time in 17 years.What was the rate of Current Account Surplus in FY21?
A) 0.9%
B) 0.4%
C) 0.6%
D) 0.11%
Option A
Explanation: According to the data released by the Reserve Bank of India, India reported a current account surplus of 0.9% of GDP in the FY 21. India has seen a Current account surplus for first time in 17 years.
Which day of the year is marked as the World Sports Journalists Day?
A) 30 June
B) 02 July
C) 29 June
D) 01 July
Option B
Explanation: World Sports Journalists Day is observed on July 2 every year to celebrate the services of sports journalists for the promotion of sports.
What is the rank of India in Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2021 by Startup Blink?
A) 29
B) 10
C) 20
D) 37
Option C
Explanation:India has moved up three spots to be ranked at the 20th spot among the top 100 countries in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2021 by Startup Blink.India was at 23rd spot in 2020.
The Shopsy app has been launched by which company to help Indians to start their online businesses without any investment?
A) Google
B) Amazon
C) Flipkart
D) Paytm
Option C
Explanation:Flipkart has launched Shopsy app that will enable Indians to start their online businesses without any investment. Flipkart aims to enable over 25 million online entrepreneurs by 2023 with the help of Shopsy.
Name the chess player who has recently become the youngest-ever Grandmaster in chess history by breaking the previous record held by Sergey Karjakin
A) Abhimanyu Mishra
B) Anish Giri
C) Nihal Sarin
D) Samay Raina
Option A
Explanation:An Indian origin boy, Abhimanyu Mishra, who hails from New Jersey, has become the youngest-ever Grandmaster in chess on June 30, 2021.
How much amount has been pledged by World Bank for Covid-19 vaccines funding in developing countries for period ending 2022?
A) $ 25 billion
B) $12 billion
C) $8 billion
D) $20 billion
Option D
Explanation:The World Bank has announced an additional funding of $8 billion for Covid-19 vaccines, for developing countries. With this the total financing available for Covid-19 vaccine reaches $20 billion. Earlier the World Bank had announced $12 billion for the same.
Who has been appointed as the new Vice Chief of Indian Air Force?
A) Shirish Baban Deo
B) Vivek Ram Chaudhari
C) Raghunath Nambiar
D) Norman Anil Kumar Browne
Option B
Explanation:Air Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari has been sworn in as the new Vice Chief of Indian Air Force on July 01, 2021.
The World UFO Day (WUD) is an annual event, which takes place on____________
A) July 01
B) First Friday of July
C) July 02
D) First Thursday of July
Option C
Explanation:The World UFO Day (WUD) is held on July 2 every year globally. It is a day dedicated to the existence of Unidentified Flying Objects (UFO) by World UFO Day Organization (WUFODO).WUD aims to raise awareness about the existence of UFOs and encouraging people to think about the possibility of us not being alone in the Universe.
What was the profession of Raj Kaushal who has passed away recently at the age of 49?
A) Politician
B) Sportsman
C) Journalist
D) Filmmaker
Option D
Explanation:The writer-director-filmmakerRaj Kaushal, who was the husband of veteran television actress Mandira Bedi, has passed away after a massive heart attack. He was 49.
Which country has topped the Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2021 by Startup Blink?
A) United States
B) Germany
C) China
D) Israel
Option A
Explanation:The US has once again retained its position as the top country while, the UK, Israel, Canada and Germany continue to be the top five countries respectively like previous year.
What is the interest rate on Sukanya Samriddhi Accounts for second quarter (July-Sept) of 2021-22?
A) 7.6%
B) 6.6%
C) 8.6%
D) 9.6%
Option A
Explanation: 7.6%
