31. Which country has launched cargo ship with supplies to International Space Station?
[A] China
[B] United States
[C] Russia
[D] Germany
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Correct Answer: C [Russia]
Notes:
An unmanned Russian cargo ship launched successfully loaded with supplies for the International Space Station.
Named as ‘Progress MS-16’, the cargo ship blasted off from the Russia’s Baikonur launch facility in Kazakhstan. The ship is carrying water, propellant and other supplies. It is set to dock at the space outpost two days after the launch.
32. As per a recent report, start-ups founded in which Indian city is more than in San Francisco, in the past five years?
[A] Pune
[B] New Delhi
[C] Bengaluru
[D] Chennai
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Correct Answer: C [Bengaluru]
Notes:
As per the recent report released by Tracxn, a company which tracks investments and financials, the number of start-ups founded in Bengaluru has been higher than in San Francisco, United States in the past five years.
In 2015, 3,080 firms were founded in the Indian city, as against 2,040 companies in San Francisco. Similarly, in 2020, 805 firms were founded in Bengaluru, whereas the US city’s count was 619. Bengaluru has around 13,000 active start-ups, at present.
33. The Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (LRSAM), which was in news recently, was developed by which organisation?
[A] HAL
[B] BEL
[C] ISRO
[D] DRDO
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Correct Answer: D [DRDO]
Notes:
The final production batch of Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (LRSAM) was recently flagged off at DRDL, A P J Abdul Kalam Missile Complex, Hyderabad.
The missiles have been designed and developed by DRDO in collaboration with various industry partners and integrated by Bharat Dynamics Limited. The missile system provides defence against aerial targets including fighter aircrafts and missiles.
34. Which manufacturing group has proposed to set up ₹5,000 crore Phone component manufacturing unit in Tamil Nadu
[A] Tata Electronics
[B] TCS
[C] Infotel
[D] Lenovo
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Correct Answer: A [Tata Electronics]
Notes:
The Tata Group’s Tata Electronics has proposed to invest ₹5,000 crore in Tamil Nadu to set up a Phone component manufacturing unit.
The unit is to be set up in Krishnagiri district of Tamil Nadu, for manufacture of mechanical enclosures of mobile phones. It is expected to create over 18000 new employment opportunities.
35. “Anti radicalism bill” which is seen in the news recently, is associated with which country?
[A] Russia
[B] Pakistan
[C] China
[D] France
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Correct Answer: D [France]
Notes:
The “Anti radicalism bill” of France, that aims to strengthen oversite of mosques, schools and sports clubs has been put to vote in the nation’s law making assembly.
The bill has been proposed to rid France of radical Islamists and ensure respect for French value. This is considered to be President Emmanuel Macron’s landmark project.
36. Kiran Bedi has been removed as the Lieutenant Governor of which UT?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Puducherry
[C] Andaman and Nicobar Islands
[D] Jammu & Kashmir
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Correct Answer: B [Puducherry]
Notes:
As per a communication issued by the President Ramnath Kovind, Puducherry Lieutenant Governor Kiran Bedi was removed from her post.
This step has been taken amid a political crisis in the Puducherry Union territory and ahead of the assembly elections in April-May this year. The additional charge of the UT has been given to the Telengana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan.
37. Which multi-national company is to start its first manufacturing line in India, along with a subsidiary of Foxconn?
[A] Apple
[B] Amazon
[C] Google
[D] Alibaba
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Correct Answer: B [Amazon]
Notes:
Global E-commerce giant Amazon has announced that it is set to begin manufacturing devices in India. This is the first Amazon manufacturing line in India.
Amazon will begin manufacturing with Cloud Network Technology, a subsidiary of Foxconn, in Chennai. Beginning later this year, the programme aims to manufacture several lakhs of Fire TV Stick devices every year, generating additional jobs in the country.
38. What is the target year of the Jal Jeevan Mission, to provide tap water connection to every rural household?
[A] 2022
[B] 2023
[C] 2024
[D] 2025
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Correct Answer: C [2024]
Notes:
The Jal Jeevan Mission was launched by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 15th August, 2019. It aims to provide tap water connection to every rural household by 2024.
Recently, the scheme has reached a new milestone by providing 3.53 Crore rural household tap water connections. 35.24% of rural households receive potable water through taps, against only 17% in 2019.
39. ‘Pahela Phagun’, the spring festival, is celebrated in which country?
[A] India
[B] Bangladesh
[C] Nepal
[D] Myanmar
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Correct Answer: B [Bangladesh]
Notes:
The first day of the spring called ‘Pahela Phagun’ is celebrated in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The country’s top cultural organisations including the Bangladesh Shilpa Kala Academy held programmes to celebrate the beginning of the spring.
On account of the Covid pandemic, the traditional programme of ‘Basanta Utsab’ at the Fine Arts faculty in Dhaka university was cancelled.
40. The Mahabahu-Brahmaputra initiative, which was making news recently, has been launched in which state/UT?
[A] Assam
[B] Sikkim
[C] West Bengal
[D] Bihar
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Correct Answer: A [Assam]
Notes:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is to launch the Mahabahu-Brahmaputra initiative in the state of Assam. It aims to improve connectivity in the eastern states.
Ro-Pax vessel operations would be inaugurated between Neamati-Majuli Island, North Guwahati-South Guwahati and Dhubri-Hatsingimari. The Prime Minister would also launch the foundation stone of two bridges, an Inland Water Transport Terminal at Jogighopa and various tourist jetties on Brahmaputra.