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1. As a part of Mission SAGAR-III, Indian Naval Ship INS Kiltan has reached which country to deliver relief materials?
[A] Madagascar
[B] Philippines
[C] Cambodia
[D] Laos
Correct Answer: C [Cambodia]
Notes:
Indian Naval Ship (INS) Kiltan has recently reached the Sihanoukville Port in Cambodia to deliver 15 tonnes of disaster relief items for the flood-affected people.
Due to the floods occurred in November, over 8 lakh people are affected and over 40 people have died in Cambodia. This operation of INS Kiltan is a part of Mission Sagar-III under which humanitarian assistance and relief is provided to India’s friendly countries.
2. India’s first pollinator park has been established in which state?[A] Haryana
[B] Uttarakhand
[C] Himachal Pradesh
[D] Sikkim
Correct Answer: B [Uttarakhand]
Notes:
India’s first pollinator park has been established in the city of Nainital, Tamil Nadu. It has been developed by research wing of the Uttarakhand Forest Department.
The four-acre-park has over 40 species of butterflies, honeybees, birds and insects. The park aims to create awareness among people about the conservation of these species. It also aims to promote research on threats to habitat and impact of pollution on these species.
3. Who has been nominated to the board of the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation (GAVI) from India?
[A] Rajiv Kumar
[B] Narendra Modi
[C] Harsh Vardhan
[D] Amitabh Kant
Correct Answer: C [Harsh Vardhan]
Notes:
Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Harsh Vardhan has been nominated by the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation (GAVI) as a member on the GAVI Board.
The Minister is to succeed Mr. Myint Htwe of Myanmar and will represent the South East Area Regional Office (SEARO)/ Western Pacific Regional Office (WPRO) constituency from 1st January 2021 until 31st December 2023.
4. What is the name of the application launched by the Ministry of Earth Sciences, for ocean data management?
[A] Digi Earth
[B] Digital Ocean
[C] Bharat Ocean
[D] Samudra Digital
Correct Answer: B [Digital Ocean]
Notes:
Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), has launched a web-based application for ocean data management.
Named ‘Digital Ocean’, the platform aims to share information on marine data and forecast services. The platform provides data for several sectors like research institutions, academic community, maritime industry and the public.
5. Which state has been declared a “Disturbed area” for six more months, by the Home Ministry?
[A] Assam
[B] Nagaland
[C] Mizoram
[D] Manipur
Correct Answer: B [Nagaland]
Notes:
As per the recent notification of the Ministry of Home Affairs, the entire state of Nagaland was declared a “disturbed area” for six more months.
The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) has been in force in Nagaland for several decades. With this move, the act would be continued in the state, for six months with effect from 30th December 2020.
6. Two Industrial Corridor nodes at Krishnapatnam and Tumakuru, have been approved under which Industrial corridor?
[A] Amritsar-Kolkata Industrial Corridor
[B] Bengaluru-Mumbai Industrial Corridor
[C] Chennai-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor
[D] Vizag-Chennai Industrial Corridor
Correct Answer: C [Chennai-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor]
Notes:
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has recently approved industrial corridor nodes at Andhra Pradesh’s Krishnapatnam and Karnataka’s Tumakuru.
The nodes are approved under the Chennai-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor (CBIC). The project cost of the former node is approved at Rs 2139 crores and the latter is Rs 1701 crores. This will create huge employment opportunities, state-of-the-art infrastructure and connectivity.
7. Which southern state assembly has passed resolution against Centre’s Farm laws?
[A] Kerala
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Telangana
Correct Answer: A [Kerala]
Notes:
The Kerala state Assembly has recently passed a resolution urging the Central Government to scrap the recent farm laws.
The resolution was passed unanimously with the support of the Opposition party, the United Democratic Front (UDF) also. The Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan presented the resolution in the House which convened for a special session to discuss on the laws.
8. Avian influenza (Bird flu) has been found in crows in which Indian state?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Rajasthan
[C] Punjab
[D] Gujarat
Correct Answer: B [Rajasthan]
Notes:
In the Jhalawar District of Rajasthan, 50 crows had died of Avian influenza (Bird flu) recently. In response, a curfew was imposed surrounding the area.
While, death of crows has also been reported from the city of Jodhpur. The administration ordered to sanitise the affected area and send the samples to the National High Security Animal Disease Laboratory (NHSADL), Bhopal.
9. A well-preserved Ice Age woolly rhino dated to be 20000 years old, has been found in which state?
[A] New Zealand
[B] Russia
[C] Chile
[D] Brazil
Correct Answer: B [Russia]
Notes:
As per the Russian media, a well-preserved Ice Age woolly rhino, with many of its internal organs still intact has been recovered.
The carcass has been recovered from permafrost in Russia’s north region near Siberia. It’s among the best-preserved specimens of the Ice Age animal found till date. Scientists date the carcass to be 20,000- to 50,000-years-old.
10. Which State was awarded the first place for excellence in implementation of PMAY (U) Mission?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Odisha
Correct Answer: B [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
The Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi announced the annual awards for excellence in implementation of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban (PMAY-U) Mission.
In the best performing states category, Uttar Pradesh bagged the first place, followed by Madhya Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh. In the North East region and Hilly states, Tripura bagged the first place. Vishakhapatnam was named the best performing Municipal Corporation.
11. Which organisation has recommended for action against incorrect data reporting related to manual scavengers?
[A] National Human Rights Commission
[B] National Safai Karmachari Finance and Development Corporation
[C] National Green Tribunal
[D] National Commission Weaker Section
Correct Answer: A [National Human Rights Commission]
Notes:
The National Human Rights Commission has recommended for strict action against Government Officials who reported incorrect data on number of manual scavengers in India.
It made a remark that many states have reported NIL manual scavengers, which is not realistic. NHRC recommended to expand the definition of manual scavenging in order to cover other hazardous cleaning and to enact a new law for hazardous cleaning.
12. Which company has partnered with SIDBI, to provide a finance scheme to MSMEs in rooftop solar segment?
[A] Tata Power
[B] Mahindra & Mahindra
[C] L&T
[D] Ashok Leyland
Correct Answer: A [Tata Power]
Notes:
Tata Power has partnered with Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI), to provide a finance scheme to the MSMEs in the rooftop solar segment.
Under the financing solution, MSMEs will be able to get financial aid without any collateral at an interest rate of less than 10 per cent. The loan will also be sanctioned and disbursed in a quick manner.
13. Which is the first Urban Cooperative Bank in India, to be converted into a Small Finance Bank?
[A] Ahmedabad Mercantile Co-operative Bank
[B] Goa Urban Cooperative Bank
[C] Shivalik Mercantile Co-operative Bank
[D] Andhra Pradesh Mahesh Co-operative Urban Bank
Correct Answer: C [Shivalik Mercantile Co-operative Bank]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh-based Shivalik Mercantile Co-operative Bank (SMCB) has received a license from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) as a Small Finance Bank (SFB).
With this, SMCB became the first Urban Cooperative Bank (UCB) in the country to make a transition to a Small Finance Bank, under the voluntary transition scheme. The Shivalik Small Finance Bank is set to commence business by April 2021.
14. Which High Court recently ruled that advertisement of any article using the name of any God as illegal?
[A] Madras High Court
[B] Bombay High Court
[C] Gujarat High Court
[D] Guwahati High Court
Correct Answer: B [Bombay High Court]
Notes:
The Aurangabad bench of the Bombay High Court has declared that advertisement of any article using the name of any God and claiming that it has supernatural qualities, is illegal.
This practice falls under the Maharashtra Prevention and Eradication of Human Sacrifice and other Inhuman, Evil and Aghori Practices and Black Magic Act. A petition was filed to prevent advertisements that promote the sale of articles like Hanuman Chalisa Yantra.
15. Who is the author of the book titled ‘India’s 71-Year Test: The Journey to Triumph in Australia’, which was released recently?
[A] Ravi Shastri
[B] Sunil Gavaskar
[C] R Kaushik
[D] Sanjay Manjrekar
Correct Answer: C [R Kaushik]
Notes:
The head coach of Indian cricket team and former India all-rounder Ravi Shastri launched a book titled ‘India’s 71-Year Test: The Journey to Triumph in Australia’.
The book is authored by the cricket journalist R Kaushik and it is an initiative of Bradman Museum. It describes the first 12 tours of India to Australia. It also includes over 200 rare pictures from the Bradman Museum. A portrait of former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar was unveiled at the Sydney Ground.
16. Who is the head of the panel for conserving Ladakh’s land and culture?
[A] Amit Shah
[B] G Kishan Reddy
[C] Rao Inderjit Singh
[D] Jitendra Singh
Correct Answer: B [G Kishan Reddy]
Notes:
The Government of India has decided to form a committee to protect the language, culture and land of Ladakh.
The Committee will be headed by the Minister of State for Home G Kishan Reddy. It will also include elected representatives from Ladakh, Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, central government, and the Ladakh administration.
17. Who leads the Indian delegation during the India-France Annual strategic dialogue, scheduled in New Delhi?
[A] S Jai Shankar
[B] Narendra Modi
[C] Ajit Doval
[D] Amit Shah
Correct Answer: C [Ajit Doval]
Notes:
India and France is set to hold their annual strategic dialogue in Delhi, as per the recent statement of the Ministry of external affairs.
National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval will lead the Indian delegation while Emmanuel Bonne, the diplomatic advisor to President Emmanuel Macron will lead the French side. Discussions on wide-ranging bilateral and global issues are expected.
18. Which state has announced to launch the country’s first Solar Electric RO-RO service?
[A] West Bengal
[B] Gujarat
[C] Kerala
[D] Maharashtra
Correct Answer: C [Kerala]
Notes:
The country’s first Solar Electric RORO service will be introduced during the year 2021-2022, the Kerala Governor announced in the Assembly.
He also announced that the state’s first amphibious water bus will also be launched. The state has planned to launch barge Service for cargo movement and high-speed tourist services.
19. Which state launched Krishi Sanjeevani vans, to test soil, water and provide remedies for pest control?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Karnataka
[C] Kerala
[D] Bihar
Correct Answer: B [Karnataka]
Notes:
Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa launched Krishi Sanjeevani vans, to test soil, water and suggest remedies for pest control.
Out of the 40 vans flagged off, one will be allotted to every Farmers Assistance centre in the districts. The personnel of the state Agriculture Department will suggest measures to improve yield, based on the soil and water sample.
20. As per the recent guidelines by the UGC, the Institutions of Eminence can open how many foreign campuses?
[A] One
[B] Three
[C] Five
[D] Ten
Correct Answer: B [Three]
Notes:
The University Grants Commission has issued guidelines for the Institutions of Eminence (IoEs) to launch centres and full-fledged campuses in foreign countries.
Each of the 20 higher education institutes has been allowed to open up to three centres abroad in the next five years. The institutions need to be approved by three ministries namely Education, Home and External affairs.
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