21. Which State/UT Government has entered into a MoU with IIT Bombay and Tata Projects Ltd for construction of Smog Tower?
[A] Delhi
[B] Puducherry
[C] Punjab
[D] Haryana
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Correct Answer: A [Delhi]
Notes:
The Government of the Union Territory of Delhi has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding MoU with Indian Institute of Technology – Bombay and Tata Projects Limited for construction of a smog tower at Connaught Place.
The proposed 20 meter-high smog tower would be fitted with several air purifiers to purify the air. As per the terms of the MoU, the construction of the smog tower would be completed in 10 months.
22. Which Indian transport organization has proposed to upgrade its Automatic Fare Collection systems (AFCS)?
[A] Chennai Metro
[B] Kochi Metro
[C] Delhi Metro
[D] Kolkata Metro
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Correct Answer: C [Delhi Metro]
Notes:
One of India’s leading public transit organization – the Delhi Metro has proposed to upgrade its entire fare collection system which will enable the travellers to pay for the distance they have travelled using debit and credit cards.
The passengers need not recharge their smart cards for making payments at the Automatic Fare Collection Gates (AFC Gates). This move has been made by DMRC in order to promote digitalization of the fare collection system.
23. As per a recent report, which Indian city has been ranked second cheapest city to rent in the world?
[A] Hyderabad
[B] Bengaluru
[C] Delhi
[D] Chennai
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Correct Answer: C [Delhi]
Notes:
According to a new report by Purely Diamonds, Ho Chi Minh City, the largest city of Vietnam is the cheapest city to rent in the world.
The report also revealed that New York is the most expensive city to rent, in the world. The Indian Capital, Delhi is the second cheapest city in the world. Delhi is followed by the capital of Tamil Nadu, Chennai. New York is followed by Los Angeles as the second most expensive city.
24. What is the name of the performance dash board of Ministry of Tribal Affairs launched recently?
[A] Empowering Tribals, Transforming India Dashboard
[B] Go Tribal Dashboard
[C] Tribal Transformation Dashboard
[D] Tribes India Dashboard
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Correct Answer: A [Empowering Tribals, Transforming India Dashboard]
Notes:
The Online Performance dashboard of Ministry of Tribal Affairs called the “Empowering Tribals, Transforming India” has been launched. The dashboard was launched by Amitabh Kant, CEO of NITI Aayog and Ramesh Chand, Member of NITI Aayog.
The Dashboard is an interactive online platform that shows the real-time details of 11 schemes / initiatives of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. It also displays performance of 5 Scholarship Schemes of the Ministry.
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. Which Indian state is the top performer in implementation of Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation Scheme (AMRUT)?
[A] West Bengal
[B] Gujarat
[C] Odisha
[D] Maharashtra
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Correct Answer: C [Odisha]
Notes:
As per the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Odisha continued to be the top performer in implementation of Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation Scheme (AMRUT).
Odisha has secured first position by scoring 85.67 per cent and provided piped water supply to households of nine cities of the state. Out of the 191 projects started under the AMRUT scheme, the state has completed 148 of them. Odisha is followed by Chandigarh and Telangana. Tamil Nadu has completed the highest number of works.
27. The “Konkurs Missile Test Equipment” launched by the Defence Minister, has been developed by which organisation?
[A] DRDO
[B] Bharat Earth Movers Limited
[C] Bharat Dynamics Limited
[D] Bharat Electronics Limited
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Correct Answer: C [Bharat Dynamics Limited]
Notes:
The “Konkurs Missile Test Equipment” and “Konkurs Launcher Test Equipment” indigenously developed by Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) has been launched by the Defence Minister.
Launched as a part of the “Atma Nirbhar Bharat Week” celebrations, the two equipment have been designed by BDL to check the serviceability of Konkurs-M anti-tank guided missiles and Konkurs-M missile launchers. These products were earlier imported from Russia.
28. The famous computer scientist Russel Kirsch, who died recently, is associated with which invention?
[A] RAM
[B] Pixels
[C] Optical Mouse
[D] Bluetooth
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Correct Answer: B [Pixels]
Notes:
The famous computer scientist Russel Kirsch who is celebrated for invention of Pixel died at the age of 91.
Russel Kirsch created a small 2 by 2 inch black and white image of his son in digital form in 1957. This was also the world’s first photograph that was scanned into a computer using a device created by his research team. That was the basis for satellite imaging, medical scans, virtual reality and other imaging technology being used recently.
29. 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.
30. For the FY 2019-20, which sea food was the largest product to be exported from India?
[A] Prawn
[B] Shrimp
[C] Tuna
[D] Crab
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Correct Answer: B [Shrimp]
Notes:
Frozen shrimp was the major export product among the sea food followed by frozen fish in FY 2010-20. India has shipped 12.89 lakh tones of seafood during the last financial year amounting USD 6.68 billion.
The USA and China were the largest importers of Indian seafood. The Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) is aiming to increase the country’s sea food exports to Rs 1 trillion by 2030.