1. Kasai River, which was seen in the news recently, is located in which country?
[A] Democratic Republic of Congo
[B] Russia
[C] Japan
[D] Germany
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Correct Answer: A [Democratic Republic of Congo]
Notes:Kasai River is located in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It was seen in the news because the Kasai River had turned red recently.
The bodies of hippos and dead fish were seen floating in the river. The pollution was first detected in a tributary of the Kasai River, named the Tshikapa. The Kasai is a tributary of the Congo River. The pollution originates from a major spill at three mining facilities around in Angola. Researchers also fear the potential for lasting contamination of groundwater.
2. A new ‘Climate Finance Leadership Initiative (CFLI) India’ partnership has been signed with which country?
[A] USA
[B] France
[C] UK
[D] Australia
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Correct Answer: C [UK]
Notes:At the 11th India-UK Economic and Financial Dialogue (EFD), the Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak met virtually.
They signed a USD 1.2-billion package of public and private investment in green projects and renewable energy. A new Climate Finance Leadership Initiative (CFLI) India partnership has been agreed to mobilise private capital into sustainable infrastructure in India.
3. What is the name of the commission India’s first satellite and ballistic missile tracking ship?
[A] Ajit
[B] Dhruv
[C] Naren
[D] Rudra
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Correct Answer: B [Dhruv]
Notes:India’s first satellite and ballistic missile tracking ship named ‘Dhruv’ is set to be commissioned from Visakhapatnam. The ship is built by Hindustan Shipyard in collaboration with Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO).
INS Dhruv can also map ocean beds for research and detection of enemy submarines. This nuclear missile tracking ship will be operated by the Indian Navy with the Strategic Forces Command (SFC).
4. Which state/UT launched ‘Tourist Village network’ to promote tourism and create employment?
[A] Goa
[B] Jammu and Kashmir
[C] Puducherry
[D] Assam
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Correct Answer: B [Jammu and Kashmir]
Notes:Jammu & Kashmir LG has recently launched the ‘Tourist Village network’ to promote tourism and create sustainable employment for the youth.
This initiative is launched under the Mission Youth and will work towards focussing on the 75 villages in the UT that are already famous for their historical, scenic beauty and cultural importance. Under the scheme, the administration will recognise the uniqueness of each village and showcase the landscape.
5. Under SAGAR mission, Indian Navy’s Offshore Patrol Vessel INS Savitri arrived Chattogram harbour, at which country?
[A] Sri Lanka
[B] Bangladesh
[C] Nepal
[D] Thailand
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Correct Answer: B [Bangladesh]
Notes:Indian Navy’s Offshore Patrol Vessel INS Savitri arrived Chattogram harbour, Bangladesh, carrying two 960 LPM (Litres Per Minute) Medical Oxygen Plants (MOP) to support the ongoing efforts of the Bangladesh in tackling Covid-19.
The MOPs were developed and manufactured by DRDO in India. The ship is also scheduled to participate in a Maritime Partnership Exercise with BN ship on departure from the Chattogram port.
