21. The ‘Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) Academy’ has been inaugurated in which city?
[A] Mumbai
[B] New Delhi
[C] Lucknow
[D] Gurugram
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Correct Answer: B [New Delhi]
Notes:
Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has launched Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) Academy in New Delhi.
This has been inaugurated as part of the ongoing week-long behaviour change campaign Gandagi Mukt Bharat. This is an Interactive Voice Response (IVR) based free mobile online learning course on ODF Plus. The ODF Plus is an extension of the ODF programme under the Swachch Bharat Mission.
22. Which E-commerce platform launched a seller-driven campaign named ‘Itna Aasan Hai’?
[A] Amazon
[B] Flipkart
[C] Snapdeal
[D] Shopclues
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Correct Answer: A [Amazon]
Notes:
Leading E-commerce platform Amazon India has recently launched its new seller driven campaign ‘Itna Aasan Hai’.
The campaign seeks to communicate to sellers who are not on the platform about the simple procedure to enrolling in Amazon digital platform as a seller. It aims to reach millions of MSME about joining the digital commerce ecosystem.
23. 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.
24. Rahat Indori, who recently passed away, was associated with which profession?
[A] Politician
[B] Sportsperson
[C] Poet
[D] Businessperson
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Correct Answer: C [Poet]
Notes:
Veteran Bollywood lyricist and Urdu poet Dr. Rahat Indori has recently passed away at the age of 70 after being tested positive for Covid-19.
The poet has recently completed 50 years in the field of poetry. He has written several famous Bollywood songs for many hit movies. He has also penned several Urdu poems and mushairas and his latest poem has been titled ‘Bulati Hai Magar Jaane Ka Nahi.’
25. Which Defence related organization has designed and manufactured 40 mm UBGL Ammunition?
[A] Defence Research Development Organization
[B] Ammunition Factory Khadki
[C] Ordnance Factory Board
[D] Bharat Electronics Limited
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Correct Answer: B [Ammunition Factory Khadki]
Notes:
The Ammunition Factory Khadki, Pune, has designed and manufactured 40 mm UBGL (Under Barrel Grenade Launcher) Ammunition, by using components procured from Indian Industries.
The first consignment of such indigenously manufactured UBGL was sent to Border Security Force (BSF). Earlier, this ammunition used to be imported by the Indian Army and other Defence units under Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
26. Which fin-tech company has launched Stock Trading services on its platform?
[A] Paytm
[B] Freecharge
[C] PhonePe
[D] Google Pay
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Correct Answer: A [Paytm]
Notes:
Paytm Money, a leading Indian e-commerce payment system and financial technology company has launched Stock Trading services on its platform.
It has launched the service in its beta version of Paytm Money App initially. The cash delivery trades are free on the application with minimal charge for intraday charges. It also permits a fully digital KYC and paperless accounting process.
27. India has announced a USD 500 million assistance to which country, for its largest civilian infrastructure project?
[A] Sri Lanka
[B] Bangladesh
[C] Maldives
[D] Nepal
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Correct Answer: C [Maldives]
Notes:
India has recently announced a financial assistance of USD 500 million assistance for its largest civilian infrastructure project.
Out of the fund, USD 400 million line of credit and USD 100 million grant will be provided for the project that aims to connect the capital city Male with three neighbouring islands Villingili, Gulhifahu and Thilafushi. The 6.7 km Greater Male Connectivity Project (GMCP) will also improve economic activity and employment opportunities.
28. 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.
29. Researchers of which two organisations have developed a process of making Bricks on lunar surface?
[A] HAL and DRDO
[B] NASA and DRDO
[C] IISc and ISRO
[D] NASA and ISRO
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Correct Answer: C [IISc and ISRO]
Notes:
Research team from Indian Institute of Science, IISc and Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) have developed a process for making “Brick like structure” on lunar surface.
The researchers suggest that these bricks could be used for assembling structures in lunar surface. The raw material used is urea and lunar soil. It is developed by using bacteria and guar beans to consolidate the land into load bearing brick like structures.
30. What is the name of the Crater that has been captured by the ISRO’s Chandrayaan 2 Orbiter?
[A] Lunar Crater
[B] Sarabhai Crater
[C] Kalam Crater
[D] Optimus Crater
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Correct Answer: B [Sarabhai Crater]
Notes:
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has stated that the Terrain Mapping Camera-2 (TMC-2) on board the Chandrayaan-2 orbiter has recently captured the images of the “Sarabhai Crater” on the lunar surface.
The crater is located at north eastern quadrant of Moon on the “Mare Serenitatis”, which is a vast flat region due to larva deposition. The crater has an average depth of 1.7 km and its walls seem to have an average slope between 25 to 30 degrees.