41. India’s longest river crossing ropeway, which was inaugurated recently, has been constructed across which river?
[A] Ganga
[B] Yamuna
[C] Brahamaputra
[D] Krishna
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Correct Answer: C [Brahamaputra]
Notes:
The country’s longest river crossing ropeway has been built and opened across river Brahmaputra.
It is a 1.8 km long ropeway built across the river extending from central to northern Guwahati. It will reduce the time of travel to 8 minutes. The cost of the project is Rs.56 crore and has been completed after 11 years of starting the work.
42. Which Bank is set to use satellite data to provide credit facilities to farmers?
[A] State Bank of India
[B] HDFC Bank
[C] ICICI Bank
[D] Indian Bank
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Correct Answer: C [ICICI Bank]
Notes:
One of India’s largest private sector lenders ICICI Bank has decided to use satellite data to assess rainfall and harvesting patterns of the country.
The Bank will combine this data with financial analytics to assess rainfall and harvesting patterns and to offer quick and hassle-free loans to farmers. This new feature is expected to bring down the loan processing time to less than 15 days.
43. Indian Railways is expected to meet all its energy consumption needs by which year?
[A] 2025
[B] 2030
[C] 2035
[D] 2040
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Correct Answer: B [2030]
Notes:
Indian Railways organised a discussion with key stake holders under the chairmanship of Minister of Railways and Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal.
Indian Railways has developed a plan for installing solar plants of 20 GW capacity along its vacant land by 2030. It is also expected to meet all energy consumption needs of over 33 billion units by 2030. This will also contribute towards National Solar Mission while becoming a net zero carbon emitting Railway by 2030.
44. The Draft Health Data Management Policy has been released by which agency?
[A] National Health Authority
[B] Director General of Health Services
[C] Family Welfare Training and Research Centre
[D] All India Institute of Medical Science
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Correct Answer: A [National Health Authority]
Notes:
The “Draft Health Data Management Policy” of the National Digital Health Mission (NDHM) has been released by the National Health Authority.
The draft policy has been released on the official webpage of NDHM for public comments and suggestions, after which the Health Data Management Policy would be finalized. The NDHM programme was announced by the Prime Minister during his Independence Day speech.
45. Which Indian state has passed a resolution for inclusion in the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution?
[A] Assam
[B] Arunachal Pradesh
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] West Bengal
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Correct Answer: B [Arunachal Pradesh]
Notes:
The Arunachal Pradesh Assembly has recently passed a resolution to bring the state under the scope of Sixth Schedule of the Constitution.
The Sixth Schedule provides protection of tribal people’s rights in the Northeast India. Under the Indian constitution, Arunachal Pradesh is the only North-eastern state without any protective provisions for its tribal communities.
46. As per the Medical Council of India (MCI), which module is to be newly added in the MBBS course?
[A] Virology
[B] Pandemic management
[C] Plasma technology
[D] Immunology
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Correct Answer: B [Pandemic management]
Notes:
After the supersession of the Medical Council of India (MCI), the board of governors (BoG) announced that Pandemic management will be included in the MBBS course.
The premier medical education regulator said that the Medical students will learn this module along with its social, legal and other portions. This module will extend from foundation course to the final year undergraduate programme. This will help the doctors to meet the challenges posed by pandemics like Covid-19.
47. Which Government scheme has neared 20 lakh subscriptions in the current financial year?
[A] Atal Pension Yojana
[B] PM Jan Dhan Yojana
[C] PM Jan Arogya Yojana
[D] PM Fasal Bima Yojana
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Correct Answer: A [Atal Pension Yojana]
Notes:
The Atal Pension Yojana (APY) has reached close to 20 Lakh (2 million) subscribers during the current financial year from April 2020.
The total subscriber base under the APY scheme has reached 21 million. The APY scheme was launched in 2015, with an aim to create a universal social security system for all, especially the poor and under-privileged. The scheme is administered by PFRDA through the National Pension System (NPS).
48. Hong Kong based firm PAG has announced to acquire the controlling stake of which Indian firm?
[A] Edelweiss Financial Services
[B] IIFL Finance
[C] L&T Finance Ltd
[D] Bajaj Finance Ltd
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Correct Answer: A [Edelweiss Financial Services]
Notes:
Hong Kong based Private Equity (PE) firm – PAG, has announced a strategic investment worth Rs.2244 crore in Edelweiss Financial Services.
PAG, formerly called Pacific Alliance Group would acquire 51% stake that means a controlling stake in wealth management, investment banking biz of Edelweiss. PAG is one among the largest Asia-focused alternative asset management firm.
49. Which organisation is to launch the India Component of the ‘Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC)-Transport Initiative for Asia’?
[A] NITI Aayog
[B] NHAI
[C] Airports Authority of India
[D] Indian Railways
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Correct Answer: A [NITI Aayog]
Notes:
The think tank of India, NITI Aayog is set to virtually launch the India Component of the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC)-Transport Initiative for Asia (TIA).
This discussion will have a main focus on the challenges faced by the Indian transport sector and how they are related to the Carbon dioxide reduction ambitions. This will also provide technical support on reducing Green House Gas emission.
50. Which Armed Force detected a 20-meter long tunnel along the Indo-Pakistan border?
[A] Border Security Force
[B] Central Reserve Police Force
[C] Sashastra Seema Bal
[D] Central Industrial Security Force
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Correct Answer: A [Border Security Force]
Notes:
The Border Security Force (BSF) has detected a trans-border tunnel originating from Pakistan across the Samba sector of Jammu and Kashmir.
After the force has discovered the tunnel, BSF is set to launch a major operation to check whether any other such tunnel has been developed. The place of opening of the tunnel is around 170 meters from the international border.
