21. In which country is the Chabahar port located?
[A] Afghanistan
[B] Pakistan
[C] Iran
[D] Oman
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Correct Answer: C [Iran]
Notes:
India, Iran and Uzbekistan are on discussion about the joint use of Chabahar port, located in Iran. In this regard, a joint trilateral meeting would be held to deliberate regarding the same.
The trilateral meeting would be held in a virtual mode and is set to be chaired by the Dy. Minister of Iran, Dy. Minister of Uzbekistan and senior Foreign Ministry official from India.
22. Which pharma company has developed India’s first mRNA vaccine?
[A] Gennova Biopharmaceuticals
[B] Serum Institute
[C] Cipla Pharma
[D] Ranbaxy
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Correct Answer: A [Gennova Biopharmaceuticals]
Notes:
Gennova Biopharmaceuticals has developed India’s first Covid-19 vaccine candidate based on mRNA. It has recently received approval from drug regulators of the country for entrusting it to clinical trials.
HGCO19 is the name of the mRNA vaccine candidate developed by the Pune based institution, using the seed grant received under Ind-CEPI mission of the department of biotechnology of the Union Ministry of science and technology
23. Which country has test launched the Heavy lift space rocket- ‘Angara A5’?
[A] China
[B] Russia
[C] Israel
[D] UAE
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Correct Answer: B [Russia]
Notes:
Russia has successfully test-launched its heavy lift Angara A5 space rocket for the second time, the first launch having undertaken in 2014.
As per the state space agency Rocosmos, these Angara rockets do not use aggressive and toxic propellants, thereby increasing environmental safety in the areas adjacent to the launch complex and in the drop zones.
24. When is the ‘National Energy Conservation Day’ observed in India?
[A] December 14
[B] December 15
[C] December 16
[D] December 17
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Correct Answer: A [December 14]
Notes:
The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), a statutory body under the Union Ministry of Power celebrates December 14 as the National Energy Conservation Day.
The Day is being celebrated every year since 1991, to exhibit India’s steps taken towards energy conservation. BEE spreads awareness amongst the people about energy efficiency and the need to shift to sustainable energy sources.
25. Which country’s Prime Minister is to attend India’s Republic Day parade as Chief Guest?
[A] United States
[B] Australia
[C] United Kingdom
[D] New Zealand
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Correct Answer: C [United Kingdom]
Notes:
Britain Prime Minister Boris Johnson accepted the invitation by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to be the Chief Guest at India’s Republic Day celebrations on 26 January, 2021 in New Delhi.
With this, Boris Johnson becomes the second UK prime minister to attend the celebrations after John Major in 1993. Moreover, UK Prime Minister has invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to join the UK-hosted G7 summit next year.
26. The North East Power Project, NERPSIP which was seen in the news recently, is implemented by which organisation?
[A] REC
[B] POWERGRID
[C] NTPC
[D] ONGC
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Correct Answer: B [POWERGRID]
Notes:
The North Eastern Region Power System Improvement Project (NERPSIP) was approved in 2014 as a Central Sector Scheme and is being funded with the assistance of World Bank fund.
It is being implemented through POWERGRID, a Public Sector Undertaking under Ministry of Power in association with six beneficiary North Eastern States namely, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Tripura. The Union Cabinet has approved the Revised Cost Estimate of the scheme at Rs 6700 crore.
27. Which is the first Indian zoological park to receive ISO Certification?
[A] Nehru Zoological Park
[B] Arignar Anna Zoological Park
[C] Thiruvananthapuram Zoo
[D] Alipore National Park
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Correct Answer: A [Nehru Zoological Park]
Notes:
Nehru Zoological Park, Hyderabad, recently received the ISO Certification, after an assessment from the UK-based accreditor ASCB.
The park became the first zoological park in India to acquire the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Standards Certification. The standards followed in the Park in the area of sanitation, food processing, animal breeding, among others were assessed.
28. Which Indian state is to launch a program named ‘Kisan Kalyan Mission’, to double the farmers income?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Rajasthan
[C] Gujarat
[D] Bihar
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Correct Answer: A [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh government is set to launch a special program named ‘Kisan Kalyan Mission’, to double the income of farmers.
Under the scheme, exhibitions of agriculture and allied sector will be organised. Meetings will be held to explain scientific farming and various schemes of the Government. Various state departments including Horticulture, animal husbandry, fisheries will partner in the scheme.
29. Which country offered official recognition to Yogasana as a competitive sport?
[A] Sri Lanka
[B] Myanmar
[C] Singapore
[D] India
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Correct Answer: D [India]
Notes:
The Government of India has recently offered official recognition to Yoga as a competitive sport, as a push to make it a part of the Olympic Games.
Recently, India established the National Yogasana Sport Federation of India (NYSFI) for the development of yoga as a competitive sport. Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and Ministry of AYUSH are collaborating in this regard. Sporting Leagues and Competitions are being planned.
30. Which e-commerce site has partnered with National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), to enable doorstep digital payments?
[A] Amazon
[B] Flipkart
[C] Snapdeal
[D] Jiomart
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Correct Answer: C [Snapdeal]
Notes:
E-commerce platform Snapdeal has partnered with National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to allow buyers to make digital payments at the time delivery.
This QR-based facility aims to assist new or first-time users who are not comfortable in pre-paying for the goods. The delivery executive will generate a UPI-linked QR code, which will be scanned by the customer for payment.