21. Sonam Tshering Lepcha, who has passed away, was associated with which field?
[A] Space
[B] Music
[C] Politics
[D] Business
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Correct Answer: B [Music]
Notes:
Veteran Folk musician Sonam Tshering Lepcha has recently passed away at Kalimpong, West Bengal at the age of 92.
He travelled to various parts of Sikkim and compiled several Indian folk and traditional Lepcha songs. He was also known for his efforts to popularise and represent Lepcha culture. He was awarded the prestigious Padma Shri award by the Government.
22. ‘BeiDou’ is the Navigation Satellite System commissioned by which country?
[A] China
[B] Japan
[C] Israel
[D] South Korea
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Correct Answer: A [China]
Notes:
China is celebrating the completion of its BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS), which is seen as a competitor to the U.S. Global Positioning System.
After the 55th and final satellite that was launched last month started operating, the Chinese President Xi Jinping formally commissioned the system. The satellite is a part of the third sequence of the BeiDou system.
23. 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.
24. India has imposed restrictions on the import of which electronic gadget after two decades?
[A] Mobile Phones
[B] Colour Television sets
[C] Speakers
[D] Microwave Ovens
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Correct Answer: B [Colour Television sets]
Notes:
India has recently imposed restrictions on the import of Colour Television sets, in an effort to promote its domestic production.
The import of the TV sets was freed from previous restrictions two decades ago and since then there has been no amendments in the import policy. Now the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) notified to change the policy from free to ‘restricted’. However, there is no restriction on importing monochrome TVs.
25. Which day is observed in India, to mark the anniversary of the passage of Law against Triple Talaq?
[A] Muslim Women’s Rights Day
[B] Abolition of Triple Talaq Day
[C] Protection of Women Day
[D] Gender Equality Day
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Correct Answer: A [Muslim Women’s Rights Day]
Notes:
Muslim Women’s Rights Day is being observed on July 31, to commemorate the first anniversary of the passage of law against instant Triple Talaq.
On the same day in 2019, the Union Government passed the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act that prohibits the practice of instant divorce. As per the law, any violation of the law is punishable by jail term of up to three years. The Supreme Court of India declared this practice as unconstitutional.
26. Which country chaired the 6th BRICS Environment Ministers’ Meeting?
[A] Brazil
[B] Russia
[C] India
[D] China
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Correct Answer: B [Russia]
Notes:
Union Environment Minister of India Prakash Javadekar attended the 6th BRICS Environment Ministers’ Meeting.
The meeting was attended by the Environment Ministers of the five BRICS countries, Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa through video conference. It was chaired by the current BRICS President Russia. India will assume the BRICS Presidency in 2021.
27. Which country is the first to make Facebook and Google pay its media outlets for news content?
[A] China
[B] Russia
[C] Australia
[D] Germany
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Correct Answer: C [Australia]
Notes:
For the first time in the world, US Technology Giants Facebook and Google will pay the media outlets of Australia for news content.
Australia is set to pass a dedicated law which mandates a royalty-style system. This is a historic move by the country to protest independent journalism. Last year, the Australian government asked the tech firms to negotiate with media companies to use their content.
28. What is the name of the mobile application launched by the Directorate of Cashew Research (DCR)?
[A] Cashew Care
[B] Cashew India
[C] Cashew Credit
[D] Quality Cashew
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Correct Answer: B [Cashew India]
Notes:
The Directorate of Cashew Research (DCR) located in the state of Karnataka has developed the ‘Cashew India’ application for farmers of cashew in India.
The app gives information on cashew grafts, cultivation, post-harvest processing, and market information to stakeholders such as farmers, researchers and processors. The app is available in 11 languages and funded by the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture.
29. Which is the first Armed Police Force to partner with Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) to procure products for its personnel?
[A] Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)
[B] Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
[C] Border Security Force (BSF)
[D] Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)
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Correct Answer: A [Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)]
Notes:
The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) signed a deal with the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) to procure products for its personnel.
ITBP became the first Central Armed Police Force to sign such an agreement with KVIC to procure a rande of khadi goods for around 10 lakh personnel. Earlier, the Home Ministry announced that CAPF canteens will only sell local-made products.
30. Who is the head of the Sports Ministry’s committee to select this year’s National Sports Awards winners?
[A] Mukundakam Sharma
[B] S B Sinha
[C] Markandey Katju
[D] Jagannadha Rao
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Correct Answer: A [Mukundakam Sharma]
Notes:
The Sports Ministry has constituted a 12-member committee to select this year’s National Sports Awards winners.
The committee is to be headed by retired Supreme Court Justice, Mukundakam Sharma. It will select the award winners among both athletes and coaches. The members include Former India Cricketer Virender Sehwag, Hockey star Sardar Singh and Paralympic silver-medallist Deepa Malik.
