Q1. Which Tamil actor has passed away recently at the age of 48?

Ans. Anand Kannan

​Q2. Researchers from which American university have developed a new COVID test using pencil lead?

Ans. University of Pennsylvania

Q3. The Government of India has announced to provide internet connectivity to 6 lakh villages by which year?

Ans. 2024

Q4. Which ministry is going to start 'Tree Plantation Campaign 2021' from 19th August 2021?

Ans. Ministry of Coal

Q5. Which country's Vice President Amrullah Saleh has declared himself as the acting President of the country?

Ans. Afghanistan

Q6. Who has won the presidential election of Zambia?

Ans. Hakainde Hichilema

Q7. When will the book 'The Dream of Revolution: A Biography of Jayaprakash Narayan' be unveiled?

Ans. 23 August 2021

Q8. Who has launched the 'Financial Inclusion Index' to measure the extent of financial inclusion?

Ans. Reserve Bank of India

Q9. When will the T20 World Cup 2021 start?

Ans. 17 October 2021

Q10. The creator of the Sudoku puzzle has died, what was his name?

Ans. Maki Kazi

Q11. Which visa facility has been started by the Indian government for Afghan citizens?

Ans. E-Visa