21. Which country was elected for the first time to the UNESCO World Heritage Committee?
[A] Israel
[B] Iran
[C] Saudi Arabia
[D] UAE
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Correct Answer: C [Saudi Arabia]
Notes:
Saudi Arabia was elected to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s (UNESCO) World Heritage Committee for the first time on 27 November 2019. The Kingdom was elected to the UN heritage body’s executive board for the term 2019-2023.
The approval confirms Saudi Arabia’s international status and its role in building peace and contributing effectively to the establishment of the principles of culture and science.
22. India has gifted Coast Guard Ship ‘KAAMIYAAB’ to which country?
[A] Indonesia
[B] Sri Lanka
[C] Mozambique
[D] Maldives
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Correct Answer: D [Maldives]
Notes:
India on December 4,2019 gifted a ‘Made in India’ Patrol Vessel named “KAAMIYAAB” to the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) as part of Delhi’s efforts to be net security provider in the region amid China’s increasing forays in the Indian Ocean Region. The brand-new vessel will be manned by eight Maldives personnel trained in India and will be an asset for Maldives in enhancing its maritime security, fostering its blue economy and safeguarding its tourism industry. India is a key supplier of defence equipment to Maldives and also trains its military personnel.
23. Bob Willis, who recently died was the former cricket captain of which country?
[A] Australia
[B] England
[C] South Africa
[D] West Indies
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Correct Answer: B [England]
Notes:
Bob Willis, the former England cricket captain, has died aged 70 on December 4,2019. The pace bowler made 90 Test match appearances for his country and took 325 wickets, placing him fourth in the all-time list of England bowlers.
24. Fausta, a female black rhino, believed to be the world’s oldest rhino, had recently died in Tanzanian conservation area. What is the IUCN status of the black rhinos?
[A] Least concern
[B] Endangered
[C] Critically Endangered
[D] Near threatened
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Correct Answer: C [Critically Endangered]
Notes:
Also known as “hook-lipped rhinoceros”, these species, though called “black” are in varying colours of brown and grey. They are found in South and East Africa, including Kenya, Tanzania, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe. Its IUCN status is critically endangered, though the South-Western status of the black rhinoceros is classified under vulnerable.
25. What is the total value of Indian agricultural and processed food in the year 2019-20?
[A] $54.49 billion
[B] $34.49 billion
[C] $45.49 billion
[D] $38.49 billion
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Correct Answer: D [$38.49 billion]
Notes:
In the year 2019-20, exports of agricultural and processed food products from India is totalled US$ 38.49 billion.
26. What is the total worth of Indian poultry in 2019?
[A] INR 2,049 billion
[B] INR 3,098 billion
[C] INR 1,049 billion
[D] INR 2,551 billion
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Correct Answer: A [INR 2,049 billion]
Notes:
The Indian poultry market, consisting of broilers and eggs was worth INR 2,049 Billion in 2019.
27. How many principals and sub-market yards under APMCs in India?
[A] 4765
[B] 2394
[C] 9372
[D] 6676
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Correct Answer: D [6676]
Notes:
The 2017 Doubling Farmers Income Report estimates that there are currently 6,676 principal and sub-market yards under APMCs.
28. What is the total revenue of FMCG sector in the previous year?
[A] US $ 83.7 billion
[B] US $ 105.44 billion
[C] US $ 106.44 billion
[D] US $ 100.44 billion
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Correct Answer: A [US $ 83.7 billion]
Notes:
Revenue of FMCG sector reached Rs 3.4 lakh crore (US$ 52.75 billion) in FY18, $83.7 billion in 2019 and is estimated to reach US$ 103.7 billion in 2020. FMCG market is expected to grow at 9-10 per cent in 2020.
29. What is the value of the appliance and consumer market in India?
[A] Rs 66,400 crore
[B] Rs 56,600 crore
[C] Rs 76,400 crore
[D] Rs 36,200 crore
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Correct Answer: C [ Rs 76,400 crore ]
Notes:
Indian appliance and consumer electronics (ACE) market reached Rs 76,400 crore (US$ 10.93 billion) in 2019. IT is growing at a very fast pace which is going to help the Indian market.
30. Which statements are correct regarding technical textiles?
[A] These textiles are used for Industrial purposes as well as decorated purposes.
[B] As of 2019, 348 technical textiles are developed by Bureau of Indian Standards(BIS).
[C] National textile mission is proposed from 2020-21 to 2023-24
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:Technical Textiles is a high technology sunrise sector which is steadily gaining ground in India. Technical textiles are functional fabrics that have applications across various industries including automobiles, civil engineering and construction, agriculture, healthcare, industrial safety, personal protection etc. Based on usage, there are 12 technical textile segments; Agrotech, Meditech, Buildtech, Mobiltech, Clothtech, Oekotech, Geotech, Packtech, Hometech, Protech, Indutech and Sportech. Under Union Budget 2020-21, a National Technical Textiles Mission is proposed for a period from 2020-21 to 2023-24 at an estimated outlay of Rs 1,480 crore (US$ 211.76 million).
