Current Affairs Quiz - December, 2020
31. 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.
32. What type of vessel is the Indian Coast Guard ship ‘Sujeet’?
[A] Frigate vessel
[B] Corvette vessel
[C] Off shore patrol vessel
[D] Aircraft Carrier
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Correct Answer: C [Off shore patrol vessel]
Notes:
The Indian Coast Guard ship ‘Sujeet’ has been launched and commissioned to the Indian Coast Guard at Goa recently. It is second in series of 105 meter off-shore patrol vessels. It has been designed and built by the Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL).
The ship is equipped with integrated platform management system, integrated bridge system, power management system and high power external fire-fighting technologies.
33. 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.
34. Chilahati-Haldibari is a railway link between which two countries?
[A] India – Pakistan
[B] India – Bangladesh
[C] India – Nepal
[D] India – Tibet
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Correct Answer: B [India – Bangladesh]
Notes:
The pre 1965 rail link between India and Bangladesh – Chilahati-Haldibari rail link has been inaugurated. In order to enhance the rail connectivity between the two countries, it was decided that six number of pre 1965 rail routes would be reopened.
With the Chilahati-Haldibari rail link declared opened, five out of the said six routes are operational between India and Bangladesh.
35. 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.
36. Chinese spacecraft Chang’e 5 has returned to the Earth, carrying samples from which astronomical body?
[A] Jupiter
[B] Saturn
[C] Moon
[D] Sun
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Correct Answer: C [Moon]
Notes:
Chinese lunar capsule of the Chang’e 5 probe has returned to Earth with the first samples of rock and debris from the moon.
The modules of the probe landed on the moon and collected about 2 kilograms of samples by drilling the surface of the moon. After Soviet Union’s Luna 24 robot probe in 1976, only this probe brought fresh samples of lunar rocks.
37. 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.
38. Prithvi-2 ballistic missiles, which were recently test-fired were manufactured by which organisation?
[A] DRDO
[B] GRSE
[C] L&T
[D] OFB
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Correct Answer: A [DRDO]
Notes:
India has successfully testfired two Prithvi-2 ballistic missiles off the eastern coast of Odisha in Balasore.
The nuclear-capable surface to surface missiles were manufactured by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). Earlier this month, the anti-ship version of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile hit its target.
39. India held discussions on the issues on the UN Security Council agenda, with which country?
[A] United States
[B] Russia
[C] United Kingdom
[D] France
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Correct Answer: C [United Kingdom]
Notes:
India and the United Kingdom held discussions on issues that are on the UN Security Council agenda, ahead of India taking up a non-permanent seat.
In June 2020, India was elected unopposed to the UN Security Council as non-permanent member, for a two-year term starting January 1, 2021. India’s priorities including reformed multilateralism and counterterrorism were briefed to the U.K side.
40. What is “Shinkansen” that was making the news recently?
[A] Buddhist Monument
[B] High Speed Train
[C] COVID Vaccine
[D] New Planet
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Correct Answer: B [High Speed Train]
Notes:
Recently, the Embassy of Japan in India has rolled out some images of E5 series Shinkansen – High speed bullet trains used in Japan, which would be modified for use in Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) project.
Once the project is completed, the travel time between Mumbai and Ahmedabad would be reduced to 2 hours. The project is expected to be completed by 2023.
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