31. Union External Affairs Ministry has launched which category of website, to highlight ‘Brand India’?
[A] Economic Diplomacy website
[B] Counter Terrorism website
[C] Cyber Diplomacy website
[D] Cultural Growth website
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Correct Answer: A [Economic Diplomacy website]
Notes:
The Ministry of External Affairs has recently launched an Economic diplomacy website, to project ‘Brand India’ to global investors.
It is managed by the Economic Diplomacy Division of the Ministry. The website will also showcase India’s economic, regional and state-wise trends, the economic and policy profiles of state/ UTs. It connects the Indian businesses and the interested investors through agencies like APEDA.
32. 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.
33. ASTRA Mk-I Missile, IMSAS and BOSS System, which were handed over to the Armed Forces, were developed by which organisation?
[A] DRDO
[B] OFB
[C] BEL
[D] HAL
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Correct Answer: A [DRDO]
Notes:
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh handed over three indigenously developed systems developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) laboratories, to Army, Navy and Air Force.
Indian Maritime Situational Awareness System (IMSAS) was handed over to the Navy, ASTRA Mk-I Missile to the Air Force and Border Surveillance System (BOSS) to the Army, which was already deployed in in Ladakh.
34. Which state launched Public Welfare Portal (PWP) or Jan Kalyan Portal, to consolidate all information about the state schemes?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Rajasthan
[C] Punjab
[D] Madhya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Rajasthan]
Notes:
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has launched ‘One Stop Shop’ (OSS) facility, to make available over 100 types of clearances and services, required by investors.
The Chief Minister also launched Public Welfare Portal (PWP) or Jan Kalyan Portal, to consolidate the information of eligibility, benefits of the state schemes, useful circulars and orders etc. It also highlights the efforts of the Government in two years.
35. Which Indian personality has been chosen for “Global Visionary of Sustainable Business and Peace” honour?
[A] Narendra Modi
[B] Ratan Tata
[C] Mukesh Ambani
[D] Sachin Tendulkar
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Correct Answer: B [Ratan Tata]
Notes:
The famous industrialist Ratan Tata has been chosen to be awarded with “Global Visionary of Sustainable Business and Peace” honour, for innovations that promotes sustainability and peace in the Indo-Israel region.
This award would be presented to Ratan Tata during the launch of Indo-Israel Chamber of Commerce’s international chapter in Dubai.
36. Who has been conferred with the ‘ASSOCHAM Enterprise of the Century Award’?
[A] Adi Godrej
[B] Mukesh Ambani
[C] Ratan Tata
[D] Uday Kotak
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Correct Answer: C [Ratan Tata]
Notes:
The Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered the keynote address at ASSOCHAM Foundation Week 2020 via video conferencing.
During the occasion, he presented the ‘ASSOCHAM Enterprise of the Century Award’ to Ratan Tata, who received the award on behalf of the TATA Group. Ratan Tata served as the Chairman of Tata Sons and Tata Group. He is now heading various Charitable Trusts of the Group.
37. Cologne World Cup Tournament is associated with which sports?
[A] Wrestling
[B] Boxing
[C] Shooting
[D] Weight Lifting
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Correct Answer: B [Boxing]
Notes:
In the recently held Cologne Boxing World Cup in Cologne, Germany, India finished with nine medals including three gold.
Amit Panghal won gold in men’s category while Manisha Moun and Simranjit Kaur won gold in Women’s category. India also won two silver and four bronze at the Tournament and grabbed the second rank in the medal tally.
38. Financial intelligence Unit (FIU) has imposed penalty on which payment gateway major, for violating anti-money laundering law?
[A] VISA
[B] PayPal
[C] RazorPay
[D] American Express
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Correct Answer: B [PayPal]
Notes:
The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has imposed a Rs 96 lakh penalty for the leading American online payment gateway giant PayPal.
The penalty is for the alleged contravention of the anti-money laundering law by the Company. FIU also accused PayPal for hiding suspect financial transactions. PayPal has been operating in India since 2017.
39. Anthropological Survey of India (AnSI) functions under which Union Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Science and Technology
[B] Ministry of Culture
[C] Ministry of Tribal Affairs
[D] Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Culture]
Notes:
Anthropological Survey of India (AnSI) is the apex organisation, functioning under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. It is headquartered in Kolkata.
It is involved in anthropological studies and field data research for human and cultural aspects, with main focus on physical anthropology and cultural anthropology. Recently AnSI in a policy document warned that any commercial activity in North Sentinel islands would be a threat to the tribals.
40. A new powerful mutation of the coronavirus named ‘B.1.1.7’, has been found in which country?
[A] China
[B] United Kingdom
[C] Italy
[D] Russia
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Correct Answer: B [United Kingdom]
Notes:
‘B.1.1.7’, a new powerful mutation of the coronavirus, has been found in the United Kingdom. This lineage has unusually large number of genetic changes.
The variant carries 14 defining mutations including seven in the spike protein, which is often responsible for how the virus interacts with a human cell. This is a relatively large number of changes compared to various variants found in circulation globally.
