1. The UK India Business Council signed a MoU with which Indian state for promoting industrial development?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Gujarat
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: B [Gujarat]
Notes:
The UK India Business Council signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Industrial Extension Bureau (iNDEXTb), Industries and Mines Department of the state government of Gujarat.
This partnership between the UKIBC and Gujarat will help to boost business and industrial development in the state. UKIBC will also help to increase investment opportunities and provide market access to the businesses.
2. Which major Technology Company is to launch ‘Project Kuiper’, for building satellite infrastructure?
[A] Google
[B] Amazon
[C] Facebook
[D] Apple
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Correct Answer: B [Amazon]
Notes:
Technology giant Amazon recently announced that it will invest more than USD 10 billion to build a network of over 3000 satellites.
The network is expected to provide high-speed broadband internet services to people around the world. Named as ‘Project Kuiper’, the plan aims to build a network of low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites. This will compete with the SpaceX’s Starlink network.
3. Which international bloc has imposed its first-ever sanctions over cyber attacks on organisations of Russia, China and North Korea?
[A] G-20
[B] G-7
[C] European Union
[D] ASEAN
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Correct Answer: C [European Union]
Notes:
The European Union has imposed its first-ever sanctions over cyber attacks, on alleged agents, spies and firms of Russia, China and North Korea.
Six people and three groups which have been hit with sanctions also include the GRU military intelligence agency of Russia. The agency was earlier blamed by the European Union for the 2017 WannaCry ransomware and NotPetya malware attacks and a cyber espionage campaign.
4. Cabinet approved the MoU signed by India with which country, in the field of Traditional Systems of Medicine and Homeopathy?
[A] Australia
[B] Zimbabwe
[C] Austria
[D] Finland
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Correct Answer: B [Zimbabwe]
Notes:
The Union Cabinet of India has given approval to Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between India and Zimbabwe on cooperation in the field of Traditional Systems of Medicine and Homeopathy.
The MoU that was originally signed on November 3, 2018, will mutually benefit the two countries in the field of Traditional Medicine including recognition of educational qualifications, provision of scholarships etc.
5. Which organisation released the report “The Toxic Truth: Children’s exposure to lead pollution undermines a generation of potential”?
[A] UNESCO
[B] World Health Organisation
[C] UNICEF
[D] Food and Agricultural Organisation
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Correct Answer: C [UNICEF]
Notes:
United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and non-profit Pure Earth jointly released a report titled “The Toxic Truth: Children’s exposure to lead pollution undermines a generation of potential”.
As per the report, one third of the world’s children (800 million) are affected by lead poisoning and 275 million of them are in India. The report also highlights that around half of the affected children were from South Asia. Informal recycling of lead-acid batteries is a major contributor to lead poisoning.
6. Which major technology company launched the second phase of ‘More Together’ campaign in India?
[A] Amazon
[B] Microsoft
[C] Facebook
[D] Google
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Correct Answer: C [Facebook]
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Facebook has recently launched the second phase of its consumer marketing campaign ‘More Together’ in India.
The first phase was rolled out in the month of March 2020. Through the campaign, Facebook will spotlight people who connected with one another through Facebook for the first time and jointly addressed many challenges
7. What is the name of the programme launched by the Health Minister to promote scientific temper among school students?
[A] India studies Science
[B] Vidyarthi Vigyan Manthan
[C] Science Bolta Hai
[D] Vigyan hi Vikas
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Correct Answer: B [Vidyarthi Vigyan Manthan]
Notes:
Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Harsh Vardhan launched a national- level programme named ‘Vidyarthi Vigyan Manthan’ 2020-21.
This initiative aims to promote scientific temper among school students of Class 6 to 11. It is jointly organised by Vijnana Bharati, in collaboration with Vigyan Prasar, an autonomous organisation under Science and Technology Ministry and NCERT of Education Ministry. It identifies and trains bright students with interest in Science.
8. What is the name of the official YouTube channel of the National Cooperative Development Corporation?
[A] NCDC Coop
[B] Sahakar Cooptube NCDC
[C] Agri NCDC Sahayata
[D] NCDC Krishi Jagran
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Correct Answer: B [Sahakar Cooptube NCDC]
Notes:
Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar has recently launched the official YouTube channel of the National Cooperative Development Corporation.
It is called the ‘Sahakar Cooptube NCDC Channel and is a new initiative by NCDC, a statutory Corporation under the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare. The Union Minister also launched instruction videos produced by NCDC on ‘Formation and Registration of a Cooperative’.
9. Which institute has developed the first ICMR-approved mobile RT-PCR lab?
[A] AIIMS
[B] IISc Bengaluru
[C] IIT- Guwahati
[D] IIT- Delhi
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Correct Answer: B [IISc Bengaluru]
Notes:
The Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, has developed the country’s first ICMR-approved mobile RT-PCR lab.
Called the MITR (Mobile Infection Testing and Reporting) lab, it is capable of conducting 9000 tests per month. The lab than can produce 100% accurate results within four hours, has been handed over to the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS).
10. As per the Petroleum Ministry, what is the minimum net worth to be eligible for obtaining license to sell petrol and diesel?
[A] Rs 100 crore
[B] Rs 200 crore
[C] Rs 500 crore
[D] Rs 1000 crore
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Correct Answer: C [Rs 500 crore]
Notes:
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has recently revised the guidelines to be eligible for obtaining the liberalised licence to sell petrol and diesel to retail and bulk consumers.
As per the new guidelines, a net worth of at least Rs 500 crore at the time of application is eligible for selling both bulk and retail. The net worth of Rs 250 crore can get a license for either retail or bulk selling. The simplified guidelines aim to increase private sector participation in the marketing of petrol and diesel.