21. When is the Universal Health Coverage Day observed every year?
[A] December 5
[B] December 10
[C] December 12
[D] December 15
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Correct Answer: C [December 12]
Notes:
Every year December 12th is observed as the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day by the World Health Organisation. UHC ensures that all people get access to quality health services without any financial hardships.
Universal health coverage has been inducted as Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by the United Nations.
22. The Exim Bank of India has extended a USD 448-million line of credit (LOC) for infrastructure projects of which country?
[A] Chile
[B] Myanmar
[C] Uzbekistan
[D] Kazakhstan
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Correct Answer: C [Uzbekistan]
Notes:
The Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has recently extended a USD 448-million line of credit (LOC) for various infrastructure projects in Uzbekistan.
Extended on behalf of the Indian government, the LoC would be used in various projects in transport, water and technology sectors in the country. EXIM Bank has so far extended 266 LOCs to various countries.
23. Which central armed force has set up the National Centre for Divyang Empowerment (NCDE)?
[A] Indo Tibetan Police Force
[B] Central Reserve Police Force
[C] Central Industrial Security Force
[D] Border Security Force
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Correct Answer: B [Central Reserve Police Force]
Notes:
India’s largest Central Armed Police Force, the Central Reserve Police Force has set up the National Centre for Divyang Empowerment (NCDE).
This is a facility for training the CRPF personnel, who are injured and become physically challenged in the line of duty. The personnel will be trained in the latest technologies like artificial intelligence, cyber security or warfare among others.
24. Shaheen (Eagle)-IX is a joint air force exercise between which countries?
[A] India – Bangladesh
[B] India – Japan
[C] China – Pakistan
[D] China – Sri Lanka
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Correct Answer: C [China – Pakistan]
Notes:
Shaheen (Eagle)-IX is the 9th joint Air Force Exercise between Pakistan and China. It conducted at an Air Force Base at Pakistan.
It is designed to deepen the cooperation between the two countries and enhance their combat skills. The first such exercise was conducted in the year 2011 at Pakistan. Every year, this exercise is held alternatively in China and Pakistan.
25. What is the name of the promotional activity of the India International Science Festival, which is in the news recently?
[A] Vigyan Yatra
[B] Vigyan Parikshit
[C] Vigyan Sammelan
[D] Vigyan Festival
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Correct Answer: A [Vigyan Yatra]
Notes:
Vigyan Yatra is the name of the promotional activity of the India International Science Festival. Mobile science exhibition vans were flagged off from many cities as a part of the activity, to promote the culture of science among the people.
The sixth edition of the India International Science Festival to be organised from December 22 to 25 on a virtual platform due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
26. San Isidro Movement, which was seen in the news, is associated with which country?
[A] Italy
[B] Germany
[C] Cuba
[D] France
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Correct Answer: C [Cuba]
Notes:
In the year 2018, artists, journalists and activists gathered in the San Isidro region of Cuba, to protest against the country’s rules on censorship of cultural activities.
Hence, it came to be known as the Movimiento San Isidro, or the San Isidro Movement (MSI). After a member of MSI was arrested in November this year, its members began a hunger and then were arrested. The Government name the protestors as agents of Imperialism.
27. Roddam Narasimha, who passed away recently, was a prominent personality in which field?
[A] Politics
[B] Music
[C] Aerospace
[D] Literature
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Correct Answer: C [Aerospace]
Notes:
Veteran aerospace scientist and Padma Vibhushan awardee Roddam Narasimha has recently passed away at the age of 87.
He served at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), teaching Aerospace Engineering from 1962 to 1999. He also served as the director of the National Aerospace Laboratories. He was conferred with the Padma Vibhushan award in 2013.
28. T-Fiber project, which was seen in the news recently, is associated with which Indian state?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Telangana
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Kerala
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Correct Answer: B [Telangana]
Notes:
T-Fiber, Telangana Fiber Grid Project is a state-wide project, which aims to establish optical fiber network and to provide high-speed broadband service in Telangana.
Recently, the Telangana state government has declared the T-Fiber project a ‘Vital Public Purpose Project’. This means, the project need not get permission from several state departments for implementation.
29. The Young Champions of the Earth prize is awarded by which organization?
[A] UNESCO
[B] UNFCCC
[C] NASA
[D] UNEP
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Correct Answer: D [UNEP]
Notes:
The Young Champions of the Earth prize is given every year by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to seven scientists, entrepreneurs, engineers and activists, who have contributed ideas for sustainable environment change.
Every prize awardee would receive a prize amount of $10,000 as seed fund for development and incubation of their ideas.
30. 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.