21. When is the International Day of Neutrality observed every year?
[A] December 10
[B] December 11
[C] December 12
[D] December 13
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Correct Answer: C [December 12]
Notes:
Every year December 12th is observed as the International Day of Neutrality by the United Nations. Neutrality is defined as abstention of a state from all participation in a war and maintaining impartiality.
A resolution in this regard was adopted by the United Nations in the year 2017, which was introduced by Turkmenistan.
22. What is the name of the initiative of India, to launch movie series for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation diplomats?
[A] CinemaSCOpe
[B] IndiaSCOpe
[C] KaleidoSCOpe
[D] SCOre
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Correct Answer: A [CinemaSCOpe]
Notes:
The Indian Embassy in Beijing recently launched a movie series “CinemaSCOpe”, for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).
Under the programme, over two dozen Indian films dubbed in Russian, will be screened on a monthly basis. The screening will continue till India’s chairmanship of the SCO ‘Council of Heads of State’ meeting in 2023.
23. ‘Swadhinata Sarak’ is a road link, that connects India with which country?
[A] Nepal
[B] Tibet
[C] Bangladesh
[D] Pakistan
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Correct Answer: C [Bangladesh]
Notes:
The Swadhinata Sarak, which is a road link between India and Bangladesh, is set to be reopened on 26th March 2021.
Swadhinata Sarak is a road that was formed in the Meherpur district of Bangladesh, that was formed during a provisional government was in charged in 1971. The reopening of the road will be held to mark the 50 years of Bangladesh’s Independence and to enhance Indo-Bangladesh bi lateral ties.
24. 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.
25. Eswatini, which was in the news recently, for the demise of its Prime Minister, is located in which continent?
[A] Asia
[B] Africa
[C] South America
[D] Europe
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Correct Answer: B [Africa]
Notes:
Eswatini Prime Minister Ambrose Dlamini, who was undergoing treatment for coronavirus, has recently passed away. He is the first Prime Minister to die from the Covid pandemic.
Eswatini, which was earlier called as ‘Swaziland’ before official renaming in 2018, is a landlocked country in Southern Africa. It is surrounded by Mozambique and South Africa. Eswatini is one of the smallest countries in Africa.
26. USA has imposed sanctions on Turkey under which Act?
[A] CAATSA
[B] FATF
[C] Fugitive Slave Acts
[D] Alien and Sedition Acts
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Correct Answer: A [CAATSA]
Notes:
The United Stated of America (USA) has imposed sanctions on Turkey under the Section 231 of the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA).
This has been done in response to Turkey’s purchase of S-400 missile defence system from Russia. The sanctions have been imposed on Turkey’s defence procurement agency.
27. Which animal has been sighted for the first time in Himalayan cold desert region?
[A] Black Buck
[B] Great Indian Bustard
[C] Himalayan Serow
[D] Lion tailed Macaque
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Correct Answer: C [Himalayan Serow]
Notes:
The Himalayan serow has been spotted for the first time in the Himalayan cold desert region, in Spiti, Himachal Pradesh.
These are herbivores animals and are found between 2000 m and 4000 m altitude. They have an appearance similar to that of a goat, but with long ears. They have a habit of standing with fore legs stretched.
28. The ‘Swarnim Vijay Mashaal’ has been lit by the Prime Minister of India to commemorate which historic event?
[A] Indo Pak War
[B] World War 2
[C] Indian Independence
[D] Indo China War
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Correct Answer: A [Indo Pak War]
Notes:
The Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi lit the ‘Swarnim Vijay Mashaal’ at the National War Memorial (NWM) in Delhi. This has kick started the 50th-anniversary celebrations of the 1971 India-Pakistan war.
In December 1971, the Indian Armed Forces won a battle against the Pakistan counterpart, which resulted n creation of a new nation called Bangladesh.
29. Which financial institution has approved four India projects including Chhattisgarh’s CHIRAAG and DRIP-2?
[A] ADB
[B] AIIB
[C] World Bank
[D] IMF
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Correct Answer: C [World Bank]
Notes:
The World Bank has recently approved four India projects worth over USD 800 million to support development schemes.
The projects include Chhattisgarh Inclusive Rural and Accelerated Agriculture Growth Project (CHIRAAG), Enhancing Classroom Teaching and Resources Project in Nagaland and Second Dam Improvement and Rehabilitation Project (DRIP-2) across various states.
30. Communication satellite CMS-01, which was launched recently, was launched by which organisation?
[A] NASA
[B] ISRO
[C] JAXA
[D] ROSCOSMOS
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Correct Answer: B [ISRO]
Notes:
India’s communication satellite CMS-01 was successfully launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
The satellite was launched aboard the launch vehicle, PSLV-C50, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR, Sriharikota. The vehicle injected the satellite into its planned orbit. PSLV-C50 is the 52nd flight of PSLV and this was the 77th launch vehicle mission from SDSC SHAR.