31. The laser fencing of the Indo-Nepal border is being implemented by which group?
[A] Border Road Organisation
[B] Indo-Tibetan Border Police
[C] Sashastra Seema Bal
[D] National Highway Authority of India
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Correct Answer: C [Sashastra Seema Bal]
Notes:
The laser fencing of the Indo-Nepal border is being put up by the Sashastra Seema Bal. The project was commenced in December to curb the entry of Third Party nationals into the country without permission. The SSB is involved in guarding the Indian border with Bhutan and Nepal.
32. Which food subsidisation program is to be renamed after Valmiki?
[A] Anna Canteen
[B] Amma Canteen
[C] Deendayal Canteen
[D] Indira Canteen
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Correct Answer: D [Indira Canteen]
Notes:
The state government of Karnataka is in talks to rename the food subsidisation program called Indira canteen after Valmiki. The program is to be renamed as Maharishi Valmiki Anna Kuteera. The Indira Canteen program was started in 2017 to serve breakfast, lunch and dinner to the economically disadvantaged people of the state.
33. President Miguel Diaz Canel is reintroduce the post of Prime Minister in his country after more than 4 decades. What country is he the president of?
[A] Cuba
[B] Honduras
[C] Vietnam
[D] Guatemala
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Correct Answer: A [Cuba]
Notes:
The Cuba government is to get the office of Prime Minister after more than 40 years. The last Prime Minister of the Central American country was Fidel Castro who abolished the post after becoming the president. The Cuban Prime Minister is to be the head of the government with a 5 year term.
34. What is Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft that is being tested?
[A] Solar space probe
[B] Mars space probe
[C] Astronaut capsule
[D] Jupiter space probe
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Correct Answer: C [Astronaut capsule]
Notes:
The Starliner spacecraft of Boeing is an astronaut capsule. It is being developed as a part of NASA’s commercial crew program. The capsule is intended for transferring astronauts to the International Space Station. It is capable of carrying 7 astronauts.
35. The 14th century mosque, Jamia Masjid, where prayers were held recently, is in which state/ UT?
[A] Dadra and Nagar Haveli
[B] Ladakh
[C] Jammu and Kashmir
[D] West Bengal
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Correct Answer: C [Jammu and Kashmir]
Notes:
The 14th century mosque, Jamia Masjid is in Jammu and Kashmir. Prayers were held at this historic site for the first time since August with police security cover. The structure was commissioned by the Shah Miri dynasty ruler Sultan Sikandar.
36. Which social media giant recently closed down thousands of Saudi accounts on its platform for violation of its anti- manipulation policy?
[A] Facebook
[B] Instagram
[C] Twitter
[D] Whatsapp
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Correct Answer: C [Twitter]
Notes:
Twitter recently shut down over 5,000 accounts backed by Saudi Arabia for ‘manipulation of platform’. The social media giant had previously done the same for accounts backed by China for instigating anti-Hong Kong protest sentiment. This is a part of its efforts to tackle spread of misinformation.
37. The South Central Railway recently adorned the Hyderabad to New Delhi Express in the colours of which company as a part of its vinyl wrapping advertisement?
[A] Singareni Collieries Company Limited
[B] Mahanadi Coal Mine Limited
[C] Tata Steel
[D] Eastern Coal Field
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Correct Answer: A [Singareni Collieries Company Limited ]
Notes:
The South Central Railway, Hyderabad, has launched the first of its kind initiative to advertise the government departments/PSUs. It had tied up with Singareni Collieries Company Limited, the government-owned coal producing company, to vinyl wrap the Hydrabad-New Delhi Telangana Express.
38. The African country Gabon is adjacent to which major Gulf?
[A] Gulf of Aqaba
[B] Gulf of Guinea
[C] Gulf of Gabes
[D] Persian Gulf
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Correct Answer: B [Gulf of Guinea]
Notes:
Gabon is a country adjacent to the Gulf of Guinea. It is located on the west coast of the African continent. The gulf is noted for its frequent piracy events. In December, 4 ships were attacked by pirates in Libreville, capital of Gabon.
39. Galapagos National Park, sometimes seen in news, is located in which country?
[A] Ecuador
[B] Honduras
[C] Papua New Guinea
[D] Brazil
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Correct Answer: A [Ecuador]
Notes:
The Galapagos National Park is in the South American country, Ecuador. It is located on the Galapagos Island and is considered a World Heritage Site. The government recently announced a state of emergency in the region in light of the oil spill.
40. Where is China constructing the Dara Sakor International Airport?
[A] Indonesia
[B] Vietnam
[C] Cambodia
[D] Cuba
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Correct Answer: C [Cambodia]
Notes:
Dara Sakor International Airport is being built by China in Cambodia. It is the country’s largest airstrip and is to be completed by 2020. The strip is being built by clearing trees from the country’s national park. The Dara Sakor occupies 20% of the country’s coastlines.
