21. Which Chess player won the FIDE World Championship?
[A] Magnus Carlsen
[B] Viswanathan Anand
[C] Koneru Humpy
[D] Nepomniachtchi
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Correct Answer: A [Magnus Carlsen]
Notes:
The present world chess champion Magnus Carlsen of Norway defended his title and won the FIDE World Championship in Dubai.
Carlsen beat Ian Nepomniachtchi of Russia, crossing the seven point threshold to win the global tournament held at Dubai’s Expo 2020 in the United Arab Emirates.Carlsen clinched his fifth world championship title.
22. Which country is associated with the “Protect Our Democracy Act”?
[A] USA
[B] Canada
[C] India
[D] Indonesia
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Correct Answer: A [USA]
Notes:
In the United States, the House voted to pass the Protect Our Democracy Act, which addresses presidential abuses of power. The bill faces an uncertain future in the Senate, at present.
The Act also stresses the checks and balances between the branches of government. It aims to strengthen limitation on presidential pardons, requirement for candidates for president and vice president to submit their personal tax returns for 10 years, and acceptance of any foreign or domestic emoluments.
23. Naftali Bennett, who was seen in the news, is the Prime Minister of which country?
[A] Italy
[B] France
[C] Israel
[D] Malaysia
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Correct Answer: C [Israel]
Notes:
Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett became the first Prime Minister of Israel to visit the United Arab Emirates.
He recently arrived in the United Arab Emirates to meet the Gulf state’s Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan. The two countries signed a US-brokered agreement known as the Abraham Accords.
24. Harnaaz Sandhu, who won the Miss Universe award, is from which state/UT?
[A] Himachal Pradesh
[B] Punjab
[C] Karnataka
[D] Jammu & Kashmir
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Correct Answer: B [Punjab]
Notes:
India’s Harnaaz Sandhu won the new Miss Universe title. The 21-year-old contestant from Punjab won the title 21 years after Lara Dutta won the title in 2000.
Harnaaz Sandhu represented India today at the 70th Miss Universe 2021, held in Eilat, Israel. Ms Sandhu claimed the crown edging out Paraguay’s Nadia Ferreira and South Africa’s Lalela Mswane. Only two Indians have won the title of Miss Universe – Sushmita Sen in 1994 and Lara Dutta in 2000.
25. UN recognised the 38 degrees Celsius measured in which region/country as a new record high for the Arctic?
[A] Siberia
[B] Greenland
[C] Iceland
[D] Norway
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Correct Answer: A [Siberia]
Notes:
UN recognised the 38 degrees Celsius measured in Siberian region of Russia, as the new record high for the Arctic
The heat equivalent to 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit was seen on June 20, 2020 in the Russian town of Verkhoyansk. It marked the highest temperature ever recorded above the Arctic Circle, as per the World Meteorological Organization.
26. 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.
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. 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.
29. 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.
30. Which Union Ministry launched a MIS portal of States/UTs in Land Acquisition Projects?
[A] Ministry of Home Affairs
[B] Ministry of Rural Development
[C] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
[D] Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Rural Development]
Notes:
Union Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Giriraj Singh launched MIS (Management Information System) portal for rankings of States/UTs in Land Acquisition Projects.
It is based on RFCTLARR Act, 2013 (Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013). The Department of Land Resources developed this MIS portal and top 3 Districts and States will be awarded based on their rankings on the portal