21. Which institution released ‘Report on country level-secondary and tertiary level and district level emergency and injury care in India’?
[A] Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
[B] NITI Aayog
[C] National Highways Authority of India
[D] NABFID
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Correct Answer: B [NITI Aayog]
Notes:
NITI Aayog released a report titled ‘Report on country level-secondary and tertiary level and district level emergency and injury care in India’.
These reports highlight the prevailing gaps in ambulance services, health infrastructure, human resources, and equipment in the provision of optimal care. NITI Aayog aims to set up an efficient, professional, and integrated emergency-care system.
22. Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP), which was seen in the news, is associated wit h which country?
[A] China
[B] India
[C] USA
[D] Russia
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Correct Answer: C [USA]
Notes:
Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP) is a US government program, launched in 2019, under former President Donald Trump. It is also dubbed as “Remain in Mexico” policy.
It mandates that certain citizens and nationals of countries other than Mexico be returned to Mexico while their American removal proceedings are pending. UNICEF has expressed concern about the re-implementation of the program.
23. The Kashi Vishwanath Temple Corridor project connects the Kashi Vishwanath temple with which river?
[A] Yamuna
[B] Ganges
[C] Sutlej
[D] Chenab
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Correct Answer: B [Ganges]
Notes:
The Kashi Vishwanath Temple Corridor project in Varanasi connects the famous Kashi Vishwanath temple and the ghats along the river Ganga.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first phase of the project, which has been built at a cost of ₹ 339 crore. The project aims to provide easy movement of pilgrims and devotees between the ghats and the temple.
24. “Q-Commerce”, which was seen in the news, stands for?
[A] Quick Commerce
[B] Queue Commerce
[C] Queen Commerce
[D] Quality Commerce
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Correct Answer: A [Quick Commerce]
Notes:
“Q-Commerce” stands for “Quick commerce”, which essentially involves delivering customer orders faster than it does currently, by setting up micro-warehouses located closer to the point of delivery.
Online grocer Grofers has rebranded itself “Blinkit”, with a focus on “quick commerce”. Grofers decided to change its business model from the conventional grocer model to the quick-commerce model.
25. Manohari Gold Tea, which was seen in the news, is associated with which state/UT?
[A] Kerala
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Assam
[D] West Bengal
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Correct Answer: C [Assam]
Notes:
Manohari Gold Tea, a rare variety of tea in Assam has recently created history as it was sold for Rs 1 lakh per kilogram at Guwahati Tea Auction Centre.
The Tea variety broke its own record of 2020, when the tea was auctioned at Rs 75,000 per kg. The North Eastern Tea Association has planned to increase the production of such tea and started making different types of tea like white tea, green tea, yellow tea.
26. ‘Solar hamam’, which was seen in the news is a………….
[A] Solar Probe
[B] Solar water-heating system
[C] Solar Panel for Power Generation
[D] Solar Battery for Automobile
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Correct Answer: B [Solar water-heating system]
Notes:
Scientists at the Himalayan Research Group NGO, a part of Department of Science and Technology Programme of Science for Equity Empowerment and Development (SEED) Division devised a customized solar water and space heating system.
Named the ‘Solar hamam’, the system is a cost-effective alternative to fuelwood. In the higher Himalayan region, 50% of fuelwood is consumed for the purpose of heating and is also a main reason for forest degradation.
27. “bob World Wave”, launched by Bank of Baroda (BoB) is a …………..
[A] Global Debit Card
[B] Wearable Device
[C] AI Chatbot
[D] Investment Platform
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Correct Answer: B [Wearable Device]
Notes:
India’s leading public sector bank “bob World Wave” has launched a solution for digital banking payments, named bob World Wave.
The bob World Wave is a wearable device, which will allow customers to monitor their Sp02, body temperature, heart rate and blood pressure. BoB has partnered with NPCI to offer the wearable payment solution.
28. Cabinet approved a scheme worth Rs 1300 crore for promoting RuPay Debit Cards and low-value BHIM-UPI transactions up to…………….
[A] Rs 500
[B] Rs 1000
[C] Rs 2000
[D] Rs 5000
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Correct Answer: C [Rs 2000]
Notes:
The Union Cabinet led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved an incentive scheme worth Rs 1,300 crore for a period of one year, for the promotion of RuPay Debit Cards and low-value (up to Rs 2,000) BHIM-UPI transactions (person-to-merchants).
The scheme will enable the acquiring banks in building a robust digital payment ecosystem and promoting RuPay Debit card and BHIM-UPI digital transactions. The main aim is to further deepen digital payments in the country.
29. Which city hosted the “All India Mayors’ Conference” in 2021?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Varanasi
[C] Kolkata
[D] Ahmadabad
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Correct Answer: B [Varanasi]
Notes:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently inaugurated the All India Mayors’ Conference at Varanasi via video conferencing.
As many as 120 mayors from various states of the country participated in the conference, which was conducted with the theme of ‘New Urban India’.
30. Which state recently issued Child Labour (prohibition and regulation) (amendment) Rules 2021?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Telangana
[C] Odisha
[D] West Bengal
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Correct Answer: B [Telangana]
Notes:
The Telangana State Government has issued the Telangana Child Labour (prohibition and regulation) (amendment) Rules 2021.
It seeks to initiate stringent action against those employing child labour in different works and issued steps to ensure continuity of their education. As per the rules, children would not perform any tasks during school hours and between 7 p.m and 8 a.m the next day.