21. 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.
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. Which is the first Indian state is to roll out an online mechanism for Fire safety approval, named ‘Fire Safety COP’?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Kerala
[C] Gujarat
[D] Odisha
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Correct Answer: C [Gujarat]
Notes:
Gujarat is set to launch the country’s first online mechanism for approval and renewal of fire safety certifications for buildings.
A portal named ‘Fire Safety COP’ will be launched for implementing the process. Under the system, the state will train and empanel private ‘Fire safety officers (FSOs)’ to carry out periodic inspection and maintenance of fire safety systems.
24. ‘Unified Development Control and Promotion Regulations (UDCPR)’ which was seen in the news, is associated with which state?
[A] West Bengal
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Gujarat
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Correct Answer: B [Maharashtra]
Notes:
The state government of Maharashtra has launched a new set of rules governing the real estate development.
Called as the ‘Unified Development Control and Promotion Regulations (UDCPR)’, the rules will be applicable to the entire state except Mumbai civic body and some authorities with their own rules. This will bring clarity in regulations and uniformity in the width and size of the projects etc.
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. What type of military vehicle is C-454, which was recently commissioned at Surat?
[A] Interceptor boat
[B] Sea Drone
[C] Offshore Patrol Vessel
[D] Hover craft
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Correct Answer: A [Interceptor boat]
Notes:
An indigenously built interceptor boat C-454 of the Indian Coast Guard was commissioned at Hazira port in Surat, Gujarat.
This Interceptor boat is built by L&T Jetty, Hazira and is capable of operating in shallow water with very high speed. The boat is fitted with advanced navigation and communication equipment.
27. ‘Shakti Bill’, which was seen in the news recently, was launched by which state?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Punjab
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Gujarat
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Correct Answer: C [Maharashtra]
Notes:
Maharashtra had tabled the Maharashtra Shakti Criminal Law (Maharashtra Amendment) Act, 2020, as well as Maharashtra Exclusive Special Court Law in the state legislature.
The government has accepted the demand of the Opposition and sent the bill to a joint committee of both houses of the state legislature. The bill seeks to provide strict punishments for crimes such as rape, acid attack, and derogatory material on social media against women and children.
28. India is set to establish a ‘Task force for mutual recognition of academic qualifications’ with which country?
[A] USA
[B] UK
[C] France
[D] Germany
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Correct Answer: B [UK]
Notes:
In a bilateral meeting between India’s Education Minister and Foreign Secretary of UK, the countries agreed to strengthen their engagement in the field of education and research.
They also agreed to set up a joint Task Force consisting of designated higher education organizations from both the countries, for working towards mutual recognition of academic qualifications.
29. As of 2020, When was the most recent Spectrum auction held in India?
[A] 2014
[B] 2016
[C] 2018
[D] 2019
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Correct Answer: B [2016]
Notes:
The Union Cabinet headed by the Prime Minister has recently approved the next round of auctioning of the telecommunication spectrum. A total of 2251.25 MHz is being offered for auction valued at Rs.3,92,332.70 crore.
The most recent Spectrum auction in India was held in the year 2016, with the government raising Rs 65,789.12 crore in revenue.
30. Which company has been awarded Golden Peacock Environment Management Award for the year 2020, in the Steel Sector?
[A] SAIL
[B] Jindal Steel
[C] JSW Steel
[D] Tata Steel
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Correct Answer: A [SAIL]
Notes:
Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has been awarded with the Golden Peacock Environment Management Award for the year 2020 in the Steel Sector.
SAIL has been the winner of this prestigious award for successive two years. Steel Authority of India Limited is an Indian state-owned steel making company based in New Delhi. Various measures of the company to preserve environment have been recognised.