21. Marmugao Port, which was seen in the news recently, is located in which state/UT?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Goa
[C] Kerala
[D] West Bengal
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Correct Answer: B [Goa]
Notes:
Union Minister for Ports Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated the River Cruise Services at the Marmugao Port in Goa.
Mormugao Port is a 32- year- old port, located in South Goa. As per the Ministry, any entrepreneur can start a new and similar type of Service from this berthing facility, which is available in the Port.
22. As of 2021, India has bilateral air bubble agreements with how many countries?
[A] 13
[B] 33
[C] 53
[D] 73
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Correct Answer: B [33]
Notes:
The Indian government has recently finalized an air bubble agreement with Australia, which will allow all eligible passengers to travel between the two countries.
India currently has bilateral air bubble agreements with 33 countries, which include Afghanistan, Australia, France, Germany, Iraq, Japan, Russia, Rwanda, Singapore, the UAE, the UK, and the USA among others. Australian airline Qantas has recently started flights between Sydney and New Delhi.
23. Which state has launched “Mission Shakti Living Lab”, in association with UNCDF?
[A] Kerala
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Odisha
[D] West Bengal
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Correct Answer: C [Odisha]
Notes:
The Odisha government and the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) signed an agreement to announce the launch of Mission Shakti Living Lab.
It aims to empower women economically and promote gender equality. The Mission Shakti Living Lab will promote the use of digital technologies and e-commerce. The Mission Shakti was originally launched in 2001 for holistic development of women.
24. 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.
25. ‘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.
26. What is the Wholesale inflation figure in November, the highest level of wholesale inflation in the 2011-12 series?
[A] 9.25%
[B] 11.55%
[C] 14.23%
[D] 16.5%
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Correct Answer: C [14.23%]
Notes:
Wholesale inflation, based on the Wholesale Price Index, jumped to 14.23 per cent in November from 12.54 per cent in October.
As per the data released by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, the rise is primarily due to rise in food prices especially of vegetables, and minerals and petroleum products. This is the highest level of wholesale inflation in the 2011-12 series.
27. Which state/UT got is first ever FM Radio station- ‘Top FM radio 91.1’?
[A] Goa
[B] Assam
[C] Ladakh
[D] Sikkim
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Correct Answer: C [Ladakh]
Notes:
Ladakh recently got its first ever FM radio station in its capital city Leh. The first-ever Top FM radio was launched in Leh.
The frequency for Leh & Kargil will be 91.1 FM and it will cover 50 kilometres aerial distance in radius in the Union Territory.
28. With reference to SARS-CoV-2, what is a ‘Bubbler’ which was seen in the news?
[A] Breathalyzer
[B] Oral Vaccine
[C] Child Vaccine
[D] Single-shot vaccine
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Correct Answer: A [Breathalyzer]
Notes:
As per a new study published, Bubbler is a breathalyzer, which performs viral RNA detection to diagnose SARS-CoV-2, just by making the patient exhale into the device.
Its name is derived from the bubbling sound that occurs when the patient exhales. The Bubbler reverse transcribes RNA from airborne virus particles into DNA to be tested via PCR. It can also barcode that DNA, allowing samples to be linked directly to the patient they have come from and be used for sequencing.
29. Which institution has developed the supersonic missile assisted torpedo system, recently launched by India?
[A] DRDO
[B] ISRO
[C] NSIL
[D] BHEL
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Correct Answer: A [DRDO]
Notes:
India launched the supersonic missile assisted torpedo system developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
The next-generation missile-based standoff torpedo delivery system was launched from Wheeler Island in Odisha, from a ground mobile launcher. Several DRDO labs were involved in developing the missile system.
30. Which institution announced a $93 billion package, to help poor countries deal with Covid crisis?
[A] ADB
[B] World Bank
[C] IMF
[D] AIIB
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Correct Answer: B [World Bank]
Notes:
The World Bank has announced a $93 billion package of the International Development Association (IDA) to help the poor countries tackle Covid crisis and boost economic growth.
The latest pledge includes $23.5 billion of contributions from 48 high- and middle-income countries, raised in the capital markets, repayments, and the World Bank’s own contributions.