21. Which is the first country to approve a vaccine against Covid-19?
[A] Russia
[B] China
[C] United States
[D] United Kingdom
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Correct Answer: A [Russia]
Notes:
Russia has become the first country to register and approve the world’s first Covid-19 vaccine. It has named the vaccine as ‘Sputnik V’.
This has been named as a reference to the world’s first satellite sent by the country. Russia claims that is has received requests from more than 20 countries for 1 billion doses of its newly-registered Covid-19 vaccine.
22. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has permitted registration of which type of vehicle without pre fitted batteries?
[A] Electric Vehicles
[B] Solar operated Vehicles
[C] Auto Rickshaws
[D] Defence Vehicles
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Correct Answer: A [Electric Vehicles]
Notes:
The Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has permitted registration of Electric Vehicles without pre-fitted batteries.
The ministry has stated that Electric Vehicles without batteries can be sold and registered only with the type approval certificate issued by the Test Agency. Also, the Ministry has clarified that there is no need to mention any other details of the Battery for the purpose of Registration.
23. The PM SVANidhi scheme that has crossed a loan sanction mark of 1 lakh, has been launched by which Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Finance
[B] Ministry of Rural Development
[C] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
[D] Ministry of Agriculture
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Correct Answer: C [Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs]
Notes:
Under the Pradhan Mantri Street Vendors Atma Nirbhar Nidhi (SVANidhi) Scheme which was launched by Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs, the number of loans sanctioned by Financial Institutions has crossed 1 lakh mark.
The scheme facilitates sanction of collateral free working capital loans up to Rs.10,000 of 1-year term to street vendors. The scheme has been launched as a part of the Atma Nirbhar Bharat Financial Assistance Package for COVID 19.
24. Which exchange has signed a MoU with Maharashtra Based Bullion trading Associations, to create awareness on organised trading?
[A] ICEX
[B] NSE
[C] BSE
[D] MCX
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Correct Answer: C [BSE]
Notes:
The Bombay Stock Exchange has signed a MoU with two Maharashtra Based Bullion trade associations namely Akola Sarafa Association and Akola Sarafa Va Suvarnakar Yuva Sangh.
Through this MoU, the BSE aims to create awareness on price risk management for bullion traders, and move them towards organised trading. The MoU is aimed at enhancing the cooperation between Bombay Stock Exchange and physical markets in areas of knowledge sharing, education and training.
25. Where is the annual International Film Festival of India (IFFI) held in India?
[A] Kolkata
[B] Goa
[C] New Delhi
[D] Jaipur
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Correct Answer: B [Goa]
Notes:
The International Film Festival of India (IFFI) is an annual film festival held in Goa, every year in the month of November.
The Chief Minister of Goa Pramod Sawant has confirmed that the Film Festival will be held as per schedule in Goa between November 20 and 28, this year. This festival is organised by the Directorate of Film Festivals in association with the state government- owned Entertainment Society of Goa.
26. Which Union Ministry implements Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT)?
[A] Ministry of Home Affairs
[B] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
[C] Ministry of Rural Development
[D] Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers welfare
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs]
Notes:
Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs implements the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT).
The scheme aims to provide basic infrastructure for water supply, sewage and seepage management in 500 Mission cities. Recently, the scheme was in news because the states across India have completed 2,854 projects worth ₹11,110 crore under the scheme. Tamil Nadu completed the highest number of works.
27. What is the name of the newly launched Offshore Patrol Vessel of Indian Coast Guard?
[A] ICGS Sastha
[B] ICGS Sarthak
[C] ICGS Rakshak
[D] ICGS Samastha
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Correct Answer: B [ICGS Sarthak]
Notes:
ICGS SARTHAK – the new Offshore Patrol Vessel of Indian Coast Guard has been launched. The vessel is indigenously designed and built by Goa Shipyard Limited. It is the fourth vessel among the five series Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV).
The new vessel is set to be deployed for Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) surveillance, Coastal Security and other duties related to search and rescue operations.
28. What is the name of the fitness campaign launched by the Union Sports Minister from 15th August to 2nd October?
[A] Run India
[B] Fit India Freedom Run
[C] Fitness India Run
[D] Khelo India Marathon
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Correct Answer: B [Fit India Freedom Run]
Notes:
“Fit India Freedom Run” has been launched by the Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Kiren Rijiju, through an online programme.
A large number of Government organizations and Private organizations will participate in the event. In view of the prevailing Covid-19 pandemic, the participants can run at their own place and at their own pace between 15th August and 2nd October.
29. Which state / UT has entered into an agreement with Siemens and GIZ for vocational education in Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs)?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Kerala
[D] Goa
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Correct Answer: D [Goa]
Notes:
The Government of Goa has signed a tri-partite agreement with Siemens and GIZ, a German based agency, for vocational education and training at ITIs (Industrial Training Institutes) of the state.
The Indo-German agreement would facilitate in-plant trainings to students, so that they would be exposed to hands-on experience in their respect domain, thereby improving the employability of the students.
30. The Anti Drone System developed by which organization has been deployed at the Independence Day celebrations in Delhi?
[A] ISRO
[B] Indian Army
[C] DRDO
[D] BEL
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Correct Answer: C [DRDO]
Notes:
The Anti Drone System, developed by Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO) has been deployed at Delhi in the Independence Day celebrations.
The system can capture drone movements and jam them up to a distance of 3 km. The system can also bring down a target up to 2.5 km using laser. It is seen as an efficient mechanism to counter drone based anti-national activities.