31. What is the name of the challenge that is launched by India, to promote indigenous microprocessor manufacturing?
[A] Atma Nirbhar Challenge
[B] Make in India Challenge
[C] Self-Reliance Challenge
[D] Swadeshi Microprocessor Challenge
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Correct Answer: D [Swadeshi Microprocessor Challenge]
Notes:
“Swadeshi Microprocessor Challenge” has been launched by the Government of India to promote indigenous microprocessor manufacturing and designing.
100 shortlisted companies will be given grant to build their prototype. 25 finalists will win Rs.1 crore each. The top ten teams will get a fund of total Rs.2.30 crore with 12-month incubation support, from the Ministry of Information Technology.
32. Who is the author of the book ‘Grandparents’ Bag of Stories’?
[A] Sudha Murty
[B] Ruskin Bond
[C] Paro Anand
[D] Anushka Ravishankar
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Correct Answer: A [Sudha Murty]
Notes:
Veteran Indian author Sudha Murty’s latest collection of short stories, ‘Grandparents’ Bag of Stories’ is to be released in the month of November.
The Penguin Random House India announced the collection which is a sequel of her recent release ‘Grandma’s Bag of Stories’ and will have 20 stories. Sudha Murty has authored several books in English and Kannada especially for children.
33. Which country has emerged as a leader in terms of number of organic farmers?
[A] Sri Lanka
[B] India
[C] Bangladesh
[D] Myanmar
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Correct Answer: B [India]
Notes:
As per a recent release by the Government, India ranks first in terms of number of organic farmers and 9th in terms of area under organic farming.
In order to boost organic farming, the Union Government had launched “Mission Organic Value Chain Development for North East Region” (MOVCD) and “Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana” (PKVY) in 2015. Sikkim became the first state in the world to become fully organic in farming.
34. Srisailam hydroelectric power plant, that witnessed a massive fire outbreak, is located in which state?
[A] Kerala
[B] Telangana
[C] Karnataka
[D] Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: B [Telangana]
Notes:
A massive fire outbreak has recently occurred in the Srisailam hydroelectric power plant located in the state of Telangana.
Nine people including five engineers of Telangana State Power Generation Corporation were killed in the massive fire. Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao directed to launch an investigation into the incident. He also announced compensation to the families of the deceased and the injured.
35. What is the name of the interactive video game launched by the Union Health Minister, regarding Covid-19?
[A] Health Fighter
[B] Social Warriors
[C] Corona Warriors
[D] Corona Fighters
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Correct Answer: D [Corona Fighters]
Notes:
A first-of-its-kind interactive game on COVID-19 named the “Corona Fighters” has been launched by the Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan.
The game has been designed creatively to teach people about the right tools and behaviours to fight the Covid-19 pandemic. In addition to the game, the Minister also launched two new videos to inculcate appropriate behaviours, to be followed during the pandemic.
36. Manika Batra, who was conferred with the Khel Ratna award, is associated with which sport?
[A] Hockey
[B] Table Tennis
[C] Tennis
[D] Athletics
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Correct Answer: B [Table Tennis]
Notes:
Five sportspersons were named as the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna awardees and 27 sportspersons as Arjuna awardees.
Rohit Sharma (Cricket), Rani Rampal (Hockey), para athlete Mariyappan Thangavelu, Vinesh Phogat (Wrestling) and Manika Batra (Table Tennis) were selected for the prestigious Khel ratna award. They will be virtually conferred with the award on August 29 on the National Sports Day.
37. ‘Eat Right India’ is a flagship initiative of which organisation?
[A] FSSAI
[B] WWF
[C] FCI
[D] BIS
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Correct Answer: A [FSSAI]
Notes:
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) had initiated the ‘Eat Right India’ movement, to create awareness about safe, healthy and sustainable dietary habits.
FSSAI has launched Eat Right Challenge as an annual competition to strengthen food regulatory ecosystem and build awareness. Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan has recently launched FSSAI’s ‘Eat Right India’ Handbook and its website.
38. India organised “ASEAN-India Network of Think Tanks (AINTT)” conference along with which country?
[A] Bangladesh
[B] Thailand
[C] Indonesia
[D] Sri Lanka
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Correct Answer: B [Thailand]
Notes:
The Union Ministry of External Affairs in collaboration with the Thailand’s Foreign Ministry has organized the 6th Round Table of ASEAN-India Network of Think Tanks (AINTT). The round table conference was conducted virtually.
The theme of the conference was ‘ASEAN-India: Strengthening Partnership in the Post COVID Era’. More than 400 eminent members from various educational institutions, industry, government and diplomats attended the Round Table.
39. Which state of the USA has been recently affected with lightning sparked fires?
[A] Arizona
[B] California
[C] Texas
[D] Michigan
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Correct Answer: B [California]
Notes:
The state of California in USA is struggling with more than 500 lightning sparked fires, burning more than 9 lakh acres. More than 1.19 lakh people have been evacuated.
LNU Lightning Complex, SCU Lightning Complex and CZO August Complex had some of the largest fires. It has adversely affected the northern part of California. Several people are involved in containing the fire.
40. As per the newly activated Aadhaar based GST registration, what is the time taken for GST registration by an entity?
[A] 3 working days
[B] 5 working days
[C] 7 working days
[D] 21 working days
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Correct Answer: A [3 working days]
Notes:
In order to enhance the ease of doing business, the Aadhaar authentication has been activated by the Government for registration to GST. The Aadhaar based GST registration of an entity would be completed in 3 working days and there is no requirement for physical verification.
Those not opting for Aadhaar based registration will be subjected to physical verification of place of business activity and other related documentary verification. The time required for non-Aadhaar registration would be up to 21 days.