21. Which Institution has partnered with Coursera to offer certificate programmes in AI & ML and in Data Science?
[A] IIT Bombay
[B] IIM Bangalore
[C] IIT Roorkee
[D] IIM Ahmedabad
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Correct Answer: C [IIT Roorkee]
Notes:
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has partnered with leading online learning platform Coursera, to offer two new certificate programs in Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning (ML) and in Data science. It is proposed to launch these programmes in 2021.
The certificate program in AI& ML would comprise of lectures, on hand learning, team projects and workshops. The certificate program in data science will impart skills in data management, data collection and critical thinking.
22. Gangadhar Meher Lift Canal System, seen in news recently, is an irrigation project of which state / UT?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Odisha
[C] West Bengal
[D] Bihar
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Correct Answer: B [Odisha]
Notes:
The cabinet of Odisha has approved the tender amounting Rs.1138 crore for implementation of its ambitious irrigation project named “Gangadhar Meher Lift Canal System”.
The irrigation project would irrigate 25,600 hectares of agricultural land in drought hit regions of Barghar and Sonepur districts of Odisha. The project was first announced in the year 2017. The implementing agency will be announced soon.
23. Which State / UT has unveiled its new state logo with ‘Palash flower’?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Jammu and Kashmir
[C] Jharkhand
[D] Assam
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Correct Answer: C [Jharkhand]
Notes:
The Government of Jharkhand has unveiled a new logo for the state. It was unveiled at Ranchi by the Chief Minister Hemant Soren.
It is a circular logo with the National Emblem of India placed at its center, between concentric circles. These concentric circles depict the state’s abundant natural resources and its rich culture. The logo contains “Palash flower” which is the state’s flower and “Elephant” which is the state animal.
24. Which country has approved a rapid saliva test to detect Covid-19 named ‘Saliva Direct’?
[A] China
[B] United States
[C] Russia
[D] United Kingdom
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Correct Answer: B [United States]
Notes:
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently approved a new rapid saliva test to detect Covid-19 named ‘Saliva Direct’.
The new inexpensive test uses only saliva samples instead of the nasal and throat swabs to detect the coronavirus samples. As per the administration, the test also has higher sensitivity when compared to the usual methods of testing.
25. CAMPA fund, that was seen in news recently, is associated with which Union Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change
[B] Ministry of Home Affairs
[C] Ministry of External Affairs
[D] Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers welfare
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Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change]
Notes:
Union Minister of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, Prakash Javadekar has directed that 80 per cent of the CAMPA (Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority) funds have to mandatorily be used for plantation drives and afforestation.
The rest of the funds are to be used capacity building, as per the separate budget of the state. The recent Finance Commission has increased the devolution to 10% for the forest cover.
26. A Quality control laboratory for seafood testing has been setup by MPEDA, in which state?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Kerala
[D] Gujarat
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Correct Answer: D [Gujarat]
Notes:
A Quality control laboratory for seafood processors and exporters has been opened by Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) at Porbandar, Gujarat.
The lab helps the exporters in testing of seafood to ensure safety as per international regulatory standards. The lab is equipped with advanced instruments to test and analyse antibiotic residues and heavy-metals like arsenic, mercury in seafood.
27. Death Valley, that is seen in news recently, is located in which country?
[A] South Africa
[B] USA
[C] Canada
[D] Brazil
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Correct Answer: B [USA]
Notes:
The Death Valley is a desert valley which is located in Eastern California, USA. Recently, the temperature at the Death Valley’s Furnace Creek is recorded at 54.4°C. This would be hottest temperature officially verified since 1913, as per World Meteorological Organization.
According to the World Meteorological Organization, Death Valley’s all-time record high is 56.7°C that was recorded in the year 1913. It still stands as the hottest ever temperature recorded on the surface of the earth.
28. Which organisation launched the ‘National strategy for Financial Education’?
[A] RBI
[B] NPCI
[C] SEBI
[D] SBI
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Correct Answer: A [RBI]
Notes:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recently released a National strategy for Financial Education’, which is to be implemented in the next five years.
The strategy aims to inculcate financial literacy among all the people of our country. It will also encourage the common people to participate in the financial markets for achieving their financial goals. It will encourage people to use formal banking and safe digital financial services.
29. Who represented India in the 2020 roundtable of ASEAN-India Network of Think Tanks?
[A] Narendra Modi
[B] S Jai Shankar
[C] Piyush Goyal
[D] Shaktikanta Das
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Correct Answer: B [S Jai Shankar]
Notes:
Union External Affairs Minister S Jai Shankar has represented India in the roundtable of ASEAN-India Network of Think Tanks (AINTT) held recently.
The 6th Roundtable of AINTT was held through a webinar and its theme was “ASEAN-India: Strengthening Partnership in the Post-COVID Era”. As per the Minister, the global loss due to Covid-19 is in the range of USD 5.8 to 8.8 trillion or 6.5 to 9.7 per cent of the global GDP.
30. Which state launched a subsidised meal scheme named ‘Indira Rasoi Yojana’?
[A] Chhattisgarh
[B] Rajasthan
[C] Punjab
[D] Telangana
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Correct Answer: B [Rajasthan]
Notes:
The Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Ashok Gehlot has launched a subsidised meal scheme named ‘Indira Rasoi Yojana’.
It aims to provide subsidised meals to the poor and needy in the state at Rs 8 per plate with dignity. Earlier, the state was implementing a similar scheme named Annapurna Rasoi Yojana from 2016. The scheme was launched on the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, the ‘Sadbhavana Diwas’.