31. Steel Ministry is to conduct a Webinar titled “Fostering Steel Usage in Housing & Building Construction and Aviation Sectors”, along with which organization?
[A] CII
[B] FICCI
[C] ASSOCHAM
[D] L&T
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Correct Answer: A [CII]
Notes:
The Union Steel Ministry, in association with Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), has proposed to organise a webinar titled ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat: Fostering Steel Usage in Housing & Building Construction and Aviation Sectors’.
The webinar would be conducted with the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, and Ministry of Civil Aviation. It would focus on promoting designs and construction in Building, Housing, and Airport Projects.
32. Price Monitoring and Resource Units (PMRU), seen in news recently, is set up under the aegis of which agency?
[A] National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority
[B] Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd
[C] Bureau of Pharma PSUs of India
[D] National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education Research
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Correct Answer: A [National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority]
Notes:
A new PMRU (Price Monitoring and Resource Unit) has been set up in the state of Karnataka under NPPA (National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority), Union Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers.
The main function of the PMRU is to assist NPPA to monitor the price of drugs in the market and also to ensure their availability. NPPA has established PMRUs in 12 States/ UTs under its Central Sector Scheme called Consumer Awareness, Publicity and Price Monitoring (CAPPM).
33. National Stock Exchange has developed Platform for Investor Education (PIE) along with which institution?
[A] Indian Institute of Technology – Bombay
[B] Indian Institute of Management – Bangalore
[C] Xavier Labour Research Institute
[D] National Institute of Industrial Engineering
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Correct Answer: B [Indian Institute of Management – Bangalore]
Notes:
The Platform for Investor Education (PIE) has been launched by the IIM Bangalore and National Stock Exchange (NSE) – Investor Protection Fund Trust.
The platform would help in investor education through simple and easy-to-understand audio-visual format. It will reflect the current developments in financial markets through the research initiative by the faculty of IIM Bangalore.
34. Gangotri National Park, which was seen in news recently, is located in which state/UT?
[A] Uttarakhand
[B] Sikkim
[C] Assam
[D] Bihar
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Correct Answer: A [Uttarakhand]
Notes:
Considered as extinct over seventy years back, the Woolly flying squirrel was spotted at Gangotri National Park in Uttarakhand.
As per the Forest Research Institute, the flying squirrel was added in the IUCN Red List. It was spotted during the survey conducted in the national park. The animal uses its wool-like furry claws like a parachute and fly.
35. 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).
36. Which is the new Industrial corridor proposed to be set up by the Government of Karnataka?
[A] Mysuru-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor
[B] Bengaluru-Kudagu Industrial Corridor
[C] Mysuru-Bidar Industrial Corridor
[D] Bengaluru-Hyderabad Industrial Corridor
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Correct Answer: C [Mysuru-Bidar Industrial Corridor]
Notes:
The Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka has stated that an industrial corridor between Mysuru and Bidar would be built by the state to promote the development of industry and commerce.
The proposed industrial corridor would be in line with Bengaluru-Chennai and Bengaluru- Mumbai corridors. This project forms a significant part of the state’s target to make it a USD 500 billion market in next 5 years.
37. Manduadih railway station, that was renamed as ‘Banaras’, is located in which state?
[A] Bihar
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Jharkhand
[D] Uttarakhand
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Correct Answer: B [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has recently approved to rename the Manduadih railway station in Uttar Pradesh as ‘Banaras’.
The state government of Uttar Pradesh had earlier sent a request to the Home Ministry for renaming the railway station in its Varanasi district. The Home Ministry issued a no-objection certificate after consulting with the Ministry of Railways, Department of Posts and Survey of India.
38. What is the name of the mobile unit deployed by All India Institute of Ayurveda to provide door step health services to Delhi Police?
[A] Ayurveda Rath
[B] Dhanwantari Rath
[C] Health on Wheels
[D] Mobile Medic
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Correct Answer: B [Dhanwantari Rath]
Notes:
All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Delhi Police for providing door step Ayurvedic preventive health services to Delhi Police.
The service which is supported by AYUSH Ministry, would be provided by a mobile unit of AIIA named ‘Dhanwantari Rath’. It would also be available in the Police Wellness Centers. This is a part of “AYURAKSHA”, a joint venture of AIIA & Delhi Police for maintaining the health of Delhi police personnel during the COVID 19 pandemic.
39. Which international financial organization has approved USD 1 billion loan for Delhi-Meerut regional rapid transit system?
[A] Asian Development Bank
[B] New Development Bank
[C] International Monetary Fund
[D] Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
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Correct Answer: A [Asian Development Bank]
Notes:
USD 1 billion (equivalent to Rs 7,485 crore) financial support by way of loan has been approved by the Manila based-Asian Development Bank (ADB) for Delhi-Meerut regional rapid transit system.
The project is first of the three priority rail corridors in country. The financial assistance from ADB will be used for construction of railway tracks, station buildings, maintenance facilities and power supply.
40. Which organisation released a report titled ‘Population projections for India and States 2011 – 2036’?
[A] National Commission on Population
[B] United Nations Population Fund
[C] UNICEF
[D] World Economic Forum
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Correct Answer: A [National Commission on Population]
Notes:
The National Commission on Population under Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has recently released a report titled ‘Population projections for India and States 2011 – 2036’.
As per the report, the sex ratio of the country is estimated to increase from 943 in 2011 to 957 during 2036. The Infant Mortality rate (IMR) is to go down to 30 by the end of 2031-35. The total population of India is estimated to increase from 121.1 crores to 151.8 crores.