21. As per the Institute of Human Brands (IIHB) Power Couple ranking 2021, which couple topped the list?
[A] Deepika Padukone – Ranveer Singh
[B] Virat Kohli – Anushka Sharma
[C] Mukesh Ambani- Nita Ambani
[D] Saif Ali Khan – Kareena Kapoor
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Correct Answer: C [Mukesh Ambani- Nita Ambani]
Notes:
Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani and wife Nita Ambani topped the annual Power Couple ranking done by the Indian Institute of Human Brands (IIHB).
The survey was conducted among over 1000 respondents across India aged 25-40 years. The couple is followed by Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh at the second place and Cricket captain Virat Kohli and his actress wife Anushka Sharma at third place.
22. The ‘Saryu Canal National project’ which was seen in the news recently, is to be set up in which state?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Bihar
[D] Madhya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the ₹9,802 crore Saryu Canal National project in Uttar Pradesh’s Balrampur district.
The project, which is the biggest in Uttar Pradesh, connects five rivers which include Ghagra, Saryu, Rapti, Banganga and Rohin. Many sub canals with a length of 6,600kms have been linked to the 318 km long main canal.
23. Zhang Zhan, who was seen in the news, is associated with which field?
[A] Architecture
[B] Journalism
[C] Sports
[D] Politics
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Correct Answer: B [Journalism]
Notes:
A US-based rights group ChinaAid has awarded journalist Zhang Zhan with the Lin Zhao Freedom Award. She was jailed by Chinese authorities for reporting on the COVID-19 pandemic.
The journalist was conferred with the award for her work in promoting the Chinese civil society and advancing the rule of law. Lawyer-turned-journalist Zhang travelled to Wuhan and investigated the area.
24. ’Gram UJALA programme’ is the flagship scheme of which Union Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Rural Development
[B] Ministry of Power
[C] Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
[D] Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Power]
Notes:
On National Energy Conservation Day, the Power Ministry will distribute LED bulbs at a subsidised rate at 10 Rupees in over 2,500 villages in five states – Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka.
This will be done under the expansion of flagship Gram UJALA programme. The programme has been launched in March 2021 and achieved a distribution mark of more than 33 lakh LED bulbs in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.
25. ’ Atmanirbhar Hastshilpkar Scheme’ was launched by which institution?
[A] KVIC
[B] NEDFi
[C] Ministry of Tribal Affairs
[D] SIDBI
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Correct Answer: B [NEDFi]
Notes:
North Eastern Development Finance Corporation Ltd. (NEDFi), a financial institution in the North-Eastern Region launched ‘Atmanirbhar Hastshilpkar Scheme’.
It aims to provide financial assistance in the form of term loan to the Artisans of the region, for setting up, modernization and other activities related to the sector. The credit facility is collateral free and carries a subsidized interest rate.
26. What is the theme of the ‘International Mountain Day 2021’?
[A] Sustainable Mountain Tourism
[B] Tourism amidst Pandemic
[C] Mountains are Mothers
[D] Mountain Wisdom
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Correct Answer: A [Sustainable Mountain Tourism]
Notes:
December 11 is celebrated as International Mountain Day every year, as designated by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
International Mountain Day creates awareness about the importance of mountains to life. This year’s theme for International Mountain Day is Sustainable Mountain Tourism. According to the UN, mountain tourism attracts about 15-20 per cent of global tourism.
27. Which country has recently organised the “Global Technology Summit”?
[A] Russia
[B] India
[C] USA
[D] Japan
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Correct Answer: B [India]
Notes:
Global Technology Summit was recently organised by the Union External affairs Ministry and Carnegie India.
Union External Affairs Minister S Jai Shankar addressed the Summit. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson delivered a special message at the summit. They also highlighted that technology is a key part of the India-UK Roadmap for 2030.
28. What is the Retail inflation based on Consumer Price Index recorded in November?
[A] 3.91
[B] 4.91
[C] 5.91
[D] 6.01
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Correct Answer: B [4.91]
Notes:
The Retail inflation based on Consumer Price Index increased to a three-month high of 4.91 per cent in November.
As per the data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO), Food inflation increased to 1.87 per cent in November from 0.85 per cent a month ago. The inflation figure is within the 4+/-2 per cent target range of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
29. “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.
30. Parker Solar Probe, which was seen in the news recently, was launched by which space agency?
[A] ISRO
[B] NASA
[C] Blue Origin
[D] JAXA
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Correct Answer: B [NASA]
Notes:
Parker Solar Probe of NASA has successfully flown through the Sun’s upper atmosphere, the corona. It is an extreme environment that’s roughly 2 million degrees Fahrenheit.
The probe has sampled particles and magnetic fields from the corona. A key instrument on board the probe, the Solar Probe Cup, collects particles from the Sun’s atmosphere. the outer boundary, which scientists call the Alfven point.