1. Which PSU has delivered a cryogenic propellant tank to Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)?
[A] BHEL
[B] NTPC
[C] ONGC
[D] HAL
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Correct Answer: D [HAL]
Notes:
The state-owned PSU Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has delivered a cryogenic propellant tank (C32 LH2) to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
The component has been delivered by HAL much ahead of its scheduled delivery time. This is supposed to be the biggest ever component fabricated by HAL and is to be used in GSLV Mk 3 launch vehicle.
2. Which county’s rubber plantations have been recently affected by Leaf Fall Disease?
[A] Indonesia
[B] Malaysia
[C] Bhutan
[D] Thailand
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Correct Answer: D [Thailand]
Notes:
The recent spread of Leaf Fall Disease in rubber plantations of Thailand has been a cause of worry to Indian Plantations.
In November, the total affected area of rubber plantation of Thailand was 90,000 ha and there is a potential production loss of 1.30 lakh tons of rubber. It has been cited by Rubber Board officials that the disease has the potential to spread to India.
3. Which organisation is to finance USD 430 million to improve Power Distribution Network of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] ADB
[B] AIIB
[C] BRICS Bank
[D] IMF
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Correct Answer: A [ADB]
Notes:
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 430 million multi-tranche financing facility (MFF) to improve Power Distribution Network of Uttar Pradesh.
Named as the ‘Uttar Pradesh Power Distribution Network Rehabilitation Project’, it aims to improve the quality of electricity supply in the state. The project is estimated to benefit around 70 million people in 46,000 rural villages.
4. Which country has become the first in the West, to approve coronavirus vaccine for mass production?
[A] USA
[B] UK
[C] France
[D] Germany
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Correct Answer: B [UK]
Notes:
The United Kingdom has become the first nation in the world to approve coronavirus vaccine made by Pfizer – BioNTech.
The country’s medical regulator has given a nod for commercial production and mass vaccination. The vaccine is said to offer 95% protection against Covid disease. The country aims to produce 8 lakh doses in the next few days.
5. ‘The 18th-century idol of Goddess Annapurna’, which was stolen from Varanasi, is being returned by which country?
[A] United Kingdom
[B] Canada
[C] Russia
[D] Brazil
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Correct Answer: B [Canada]
Notes:
The 18th-century idol of Goddess Annapurna that was stolen from a temple in Varanasi, is being returned by Canada.
As per a government statement, the ancient idol was stolen about 100 years ago. The idol is said to have housed in Canada’s MacKenzie Art Gallery. It was handed over to India’s High Commissioner to Ottawa.
6. Which country has introduced a Veto Power on any agreements entered with foreign countries?
[A] Pakistan
[B] Afghanistan
[C] Japan
[D] Australia
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Correct Answer: D [Australia]
Notes:
The Parliament of Australia has recently passed a legislation that permits the country to block any agreement made between the country and a foreign government.
The legislation empowers foreign minister to veto any international agreement that are inconsistent with the foreign policy of Australia or is seen to affect Australia’s interest.
7. Which is the knowledge partner of Microsoft for the India edition of the Imagine Cup 2021?
[A] National Skill Development Corporation
[B] NITI Aayog
[C] myGov
[D] Door Darshan
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Correct Answer: A [National Skill Development Corporation]
Notes:
Microsoft India and the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) have partnered for the India edition of the Microsoft Imagine Cup 2021.
Imagine Cup is an annual innovation challenge held by Microsoft for students and technology enthusiasts. It aims to empower students to apply artificial intelligence and other technologies to solve the sustainability issues of the world.
8. The CLMV Countries are the group of countries belonging to which regional organisation?
[A] ASEAN
[B] Common Wealth
[C] G-20
[D] G-7
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Correct Answer: A [ASEAN]
Notes:
CLMV countries are Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam. They are also the members of the Association of South East Nations (ASEAN).
During the Inaugural Session of the 6th India – CLMV Business Conclave 2020, India invited the CLMV countries to join the International Solar Alliance and the Resilient Supply Chain Initiative by India.
9. Lesser florican birds, tagged in which Indian state, has flown to Telangana recently?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Gujarat
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Rajasthan
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Correct Answer: B [Gujarat]
Notes:
One of the two lesser florican birds that was tagged by the Gujarat forest department has flown all the way to the state of Telangana.
The bird was tagged at the Blackbuck National Park (BBNP), Velavadar, in Bhavnagar. This has confirmed a research finding that lesser florican birds migrate to peninsular India from the western part of India after their breeding season.
10. India has signed a MoU with which country in the field of intellectual property cooperation?
[A] UK
[B] Switzerland
[C] USA
[D] Canada
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Correct Answer: C [USA]
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India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) recently with the United States of America (USA) to increase intellectual property cooperation between the two nations.
The agreement has been signed by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) – India and United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).