21. Which metro rail network has set up India’s deepest underground ventilation shaft?
[A] Delhi Metro
[B] Kochi Metro
[C] Kolkata Metro
[D] Chennai Metro
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Correct Answer: C [Kolkata Metro]
Notes:
Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation and a private engineering firm Afcons jointly completed India’s deepest underground ventilation shaft.
The ventilation shaft is 43.5m deep and is part of the East West Metro Line of Kolkata. These special purpose shafts are used for ventilation of the tunnels and for evacuation during critical times or emergencies.
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 Reserve Bank of India has directed to implement System Based Asset Classification to which type of financial institutions?
[A] Small Finance Banks
[B] Urban Cooperative Banks
[C] Regional Rural Banks
[D] Primary Dealers
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Correct Answer: B [Urban Cooperative Banks]
Notes:
With an aim to improve the efficiency and transparency in asset classification process, the Reserve Bank of India issued a direction to implement “system-based asset classification” in Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs).
Those UCBs having total assets of Rs.2000 crore or above as on 31st March 2020, should implement system-based asset classification from 30th June 2021. Those UCBs having total assets equal to or more than Rs.1000 crore but less than Rs.2000 crore shall implement it from 30th September 2021.
24. An Ayurveda based bio degradable face mask named “Pavitrapati” is developed by which organisation?
[A] Defence Research Development Organisation
[B] Indian Space Research Organisation
[C] Defence Institute of Advanced Technology
[D] Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
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Correct Answer: C [Defence Institute of Advanced Technology
]
Notes:
An Ayurveda Based Biodegradable Face Mask named “Pavitrapati” has been developed by Defence Institute of Advanced Technology, (DIAT) Pune.
In this regard, an agreement was signed between DIAT Pune and a private company for mass development of the product. The company has now offered the face mask for sale. Similarly, the technology of developing anti-microbial body suit named “Aushada tara” is also transferred to the company.
25. 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.
26. The Centre for Bio Pharma Analysis (CBA) that was in news recently, is set up at which city?
[A] Mumbai
[B] Pune
[C] Delhi
[D] Hyderabad
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Correct Answer: B [Pune]
Notes:
The Center for Biopharma Analysis (CBA), which is set up at Pune has been virtually inaugurated by the Secretary of Department of Bio Technology. It is an initiative of the Venture Centre, which is a Technology Business Incubator hosted by CSIR- National Chemical Laboratory, Pune.
The CBA is supported and funded by National Bio Pharma Mission implemented by the Department of Bio Technology. The CBA is a facility with high end instrumentation which complies with globally accepted standards of Bio pharmaceutical analysis.
27. Which technology company has partnered with Central Water Commission (CWC) of India for flood forecasting?
[A] Microsoft
[B] Facebook
[C] Google
[D] Amazon
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Correct Answer: C [Google]
Notes:
Google has collaborated with the Central Water Commission (CWC) for providing flood forecasting and public alerts.
Users in the affected region will receive alerts through their Android smartphones if they have enabled the location services. The timely and critical information is being used by several users amidst the heavy rains and floods across the country.
28. India has extended technical response team and equipment to which country, to tackle its massive Oil spill?
[A] Maldives
[B] Mauritius
[C] Philippines
[D] Madagascar
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Correct Answer: B [Mauritius]
Notes:
A 10-member Technical Response Team and 30 tons of Technical Equipment are sent by India to assist Mauritius in its effort to contain oil spill. This has been done in response to the request by the Government of Mauritius.
A Japanese ship named MV Wakashio, ran aground at Pointe d’Esny of Mauritius last month and oil began leaking from it. It is estimated that more than 1000 tons of oil leaked from the ship. Government of Mauritius has announced this as a National Emergency.
29. Chetan Chauhan, who passed away recently, is associated with which sport?
[A] Tennis
[B] Athletics
[C] Cricket
[D] Hockey
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Correct Answer: C [Cricket]
Notes:
Chetan Chauhan, a former Indian cricketer passed away due to COVID-19 related ailments. Chauhan had turned into a politician and was a minister in the Uttar Pradesh state cabinet.
Chentan Chauhan had played 40 Test matches for India and was 73 years old when he passed away. He had served at various positions in the Delhi and Districts Cricket Association (DDCA).
30. The Government of which country has launched an ‘Innovation Challenge Fund’ in India?
[A] United Kingdom
[B] Australia
[C] Brazil
[D] Germany
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Correct Answer: A [United Kingdom]
Notes:
The Government of United Kingdom (UK) has launched a £3 million Innovation challenge fund in India. The fund is aimed at supporting scientists in industry and academia to cope with acute global challenges like COVID-19 and other environment threats.
The fund aims to bring together best minds under “UK India Tech Partnership”. The fund has specifically invited innovators associated with “AI-Data cluster” in Karnataka and “Future Mobility cluster” in Maharashtra to submit research proposals.