11. Which telescope captured the M 87 black hole with its magnetic fields?
[A] Hubble
[B] Event Horizon Telescope
[C] Giant Magellan Telescope
[D] Thirty meter Telescope
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Correct Answer: B [Event Horizon Telescope]
Notes:
Recently, a new view of the black hole has been released by astronomers working with the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT). In this view, the astronomers have mapped the magnetic fields close to the hole.
The event horizon telescope first revealed the images of black hole, in the year 2018, which is located in the galaxy M87 at a distance of 55 million light-years.
12. Which Ministry has introduced ‘National Register’ for driving licenses (DLs)?
[A] Ministry of Road Transport
[B] Ministry of Home Affairs
[C] Ministry of Information and Technology
[D] Ministry of Personnel and Public Grievance
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Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Road Transport]
Notes:
The Union Road Transport Ministry has introduced the ‘National Register’ for driving licenses (DLs) and National Register for Registration Certificates.
These registers have come into effect from March 31, 2021 and are intended to make all changes in Driving Licenses done electronically. This would prevent duplication or misuse of DLs.
13. As per the data by National Savings Institute, which state has made highest contribution to government’s small savings schemes?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] West Bengal
[D] Haryana
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Correct Answer: C [West Bengal]
Notes:
As per the data released by National Savings Institute under the Ministry of Finance, West Bengal has made the highest contribution to government’s small savings schemes and has a share of more than 15% in deposits at post offices and banks.
West Bengal is followed by Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu in the list.
14. Which state implemented the first farm-based solar power plant under PM-KUSUM scheme?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Karnataka
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: C [Rajasthan]
Notes:
The first farm-based solar power plant under Prime Minister’s Kisan Urja Suraksha Evum Utthan Mahabhiyan (KUSUM) scheme was implemented in Jaipur, Rajasthan.
The 1 MW project, which has been established on 3.50 acres of farmland, can produce 17 lakh units of electricity every year. It has been developed at a cost of Rs 3.70 crores. The state aims to develop a capacity of 38,000 MW renewable energy.
15. Longi Green Energy, which is considered to be the world’s biggest solar company, belongs to which country?
[A] Japan
[B] China
[C] Germany
[D] Italy
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Correct Answer: B [China]
Notes:
Longi Green Energy Technology Co., of China is the world’s biggest solar energy company. The company has entered into the hydrogen market recently.
The company has formed a sister concern named Xi’an Longi Hydrogen Technology Co and the founder of Longi Green Energy Technology Co – Li Zhenguo, will serve as the chairman for the new entity.
16. The Barakah nuclear power plant, which started its commercial operation recently, is situated in which country?
[A] Qatar
[B] UAE
[C] Saudi Arabia
[D] Kuwait
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Correct Answer: B [UAE]
Notes:
The Barakah nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates is the first nuclear power station in the Arab world.
The nuclear power plant located in Abu Dhabi started commercial operations recently. As per the country’s leaders, the first megawatt from the nuclear plant has entered the national power grid. It was opened in the year 2019.
17. PLI scheme for White Goods has been approved recently. What are the goods covered under the tag?
[A] Pharmaceutical Ingredients
[B] Air Conditioners and LED Lights
[C] Telecom Devices
[D] Petroleum Products
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Correct Answer: B [Air Conditioners and LED Lights]
Notes:
The Union Cabinet headed by the Prime Minister has approved a production linked incentive (PLI) scheme for white goods (i.e) Air Conditioners and LED Lights. The scheme has been approved with a budget of Rs.6238 crores.
This scheme aims to make manufacturing in India globally competitive and enhance the manufacturing efficiency.
18. Who has been appointed as the Mission Director of Atal Innovation Mission (AIM)?
[A] Amit Khare
[B] Chintan Vaishnav
[C] Amitabh Khant
[D] Rajiv Kumar
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Correct Answer: B [Chintan Vaishnav]
Notes:
Dr Chintan Vaishnav has been appointed as the Mission director of Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), the flagship initiative under NITI Aayog.
He will take over from Ramanathan Ramanan, who has been leading AIM as its first mission director since June 2017. Chintan Vaishnav is a socio-technologist who is currently serving at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), US.
19. Which development bank has approved a loan of USD 484 million to improve connectivity in Chennai-Kanyakumari Industrial Corridor (CKIC)?
[A] AIIB
[B] ADB
[C] IBRB
[D] IMF
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Correct Answer: B [ADB]
Notes:
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a loan of $484 million to improve transport connectivity and road maintenance in the Chennai-Kanyakumari Industrial Corridor (CKIC).
CKIC extends from West Bengal to Tamil Nadu and it connects India to the production networks of Southeast and East Asia. This project will upgrade about 590 km of State highways in the CKIC influence area.
20. Which Indian organisation publishes the Consumer confidence index?
[A] SEBI
[B] NABARD
[C] State Bank of India
[D] RBI
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Correct Answer: D [RBI]
Notes:
The Reserve Bank of India undertakes the consumer confidence survey and publishes an index in this regard.
As per the latest rounds of Consumer confidence and future expectations survey for March 2021, consumer confidence index fell to 53.1 in March 2021 from 55.5 in January 2021, indicating deteriorating sentiments on general economic situation, income and prices.