21. ‘PM KUSUM’ Scheme is associated with which Union Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Power
[B] Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
[C] Ministry of Agriculture
[D] Ministry of Rural Development
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of New and Renewable Energy]
Notes:
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) launched the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evem Utthan Mahabhiyan (PM KUSUM) Scheme for farmers for installation of solar pumps and grid connected solar and other renewable power plants.
Recently, the Central government has set the target for replacing diesel with renewable energy in the agricultural sector by 2024.
22. When is the ‘International Day of Women and Girls in Science’ observed every year?
[A] February 6
[B] February 8
[C] February 11
[D] February 14
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Correct Answer: C [February 11]
Notes:
International Day of Women and Girls in Science is observed every year on 11 February. The United Nations calls for women’s full and equal access to and participation in science.
The day also celebrates those that are leading action and innovation around the world. As per UN Women, only 33 per cent of researchers are women, and they are awarded less research funding than men, and are less likely to be promoted.
23. Which Union Ministry is associated with ‘Digital Sky’ platform?
[A] Ministry of Defence
[B] Ministry of Civil Aviation
[C] Ministry of Electronics and IT
[D] Ministry of MSME
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Civil Aviation]
Notes:
DigitalSky is a single window Platform through which a DGCA-approved drone school provides Remote Pilot Certificate (RPC).
Recently, the Civil Aviation ministry scrapped the requirement of drone pilot licence for operating drones in the country. The RPC is sufficient to operate drones in India
24. Which country recently passed a legislation that ends forced arbitration in sexual assault and harassment disputes at workplaces?
[A] UK
[B] New Zealand
[C] USA
[D] Chile
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Correct Answer: C [USA]
Notes:
The US Congress passed a legislation that ends forced arbitration in sexual assault and harassment disputes at workplaces.
After getting signed by the President Joe Biden, the bill will allow survivors to sue their abusers in a public court even if they have signed employment agreements that require them to settle disputes internally through an arbitrator.
25. Which institution launched the Community Innovator Fellowship (CIF)?
[A] NITI Aayog
[B] ISRO
[C] DRDO
[D] National Innovation Foundation
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Correct Answer: A [NITI Aayog]
Notes:
Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog in collaboration with UNDP, India launched the Community Innovator Fellowship (CIF).
It was launched on the occasion of the “International Day of Women & Girls in Science”. It is a one-year-long fellowship program, developed as a pre-incubation model to guide innovators set up their social enterprise focusing on SDG based solutions.
26. India signed agreement with UN World Food Program for distribution of wheat to which country?
[A] Maldives
[B] Afghanistan
[C] Syria
[D] Sri Lanka
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Correct Answer: B [Afghanistan]
Notes:
India signed an agreement with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) for the distribution of 50,000 MT of wheat.
India has committed to send relief to Afghanistan as part of a humanitarian assistance, to be sent in truck convoys through Pakistan by road. Rome-headquartered WFP thanked India for the agreement to support Afghans who are facing humanitarian crisis.
27. Ministry of Defence signed a contract with which company to develop a High Altitude Pseudo Satellite (HAPS)?
[A] DRDO
[B] HAL
[C] NewSpace Research & Technologies
[D] Skyroot Aerospace
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Correct Answer: C [NewSpace Research & Technologies]
Notes:
The Ministry of Defence has signed up a design and development contract with NewSpace Research & Technologies, to develop a High Altitude Pseudo Satellite (HAPS).
The Bengaluru-based company was mentored under the ministry’s Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) initiative. The HAPS aims to conduct surveillance operations and support communications by staying airborne for months.
28. The Indian Institute of Science, is a public, deemed, research university, located in which city?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Bengaluru
[C] Chennai
[D] Hyderabad
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Correct Answer: B [Bengaluru]
Notes:
The Indian Institute of Science (IISc.) is a public, deemed, research university, located in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
IISc Bengaluru has received its single largest private donation of ₹425 crore, which will be used to set up a postgraduate medical school along with a multi-speciality 800-bed hospital. The project aims to develop “physician-scientists.”
29. Which country has signed USD 375 million deal with India to buy three batteries of the BrahMos cruise missile?
[A] Indonesia
[B] Philippines
[C] Sri Lanka
[D] Nepal
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Correct Answer: B [Philippines]
Notes:
Philippines has signed a USD 375 million deal with India to buy three batteries of the BrahMos cruise missile from India.
Recently India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held discussions with his Philippines counterpart Teodoro L Locsin, on mutual national security and development aspirations. External Affairs Minister Jaishankar has undergone a three-day maiden visit to the Philippines.
30. Which country holds the Presidency of G 20 in 2022?
[A] India
[B] Indonesia
[C] China
[D] Japan
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Correct Answer: B [Indonesia]
Notes:
Indonesia holds the Presidency of G 20 in 2022. The G20 second Finance and Central Bank Deputies (FCBD) meeting produced a communique draft containing a long-term economic recovery strategy to tackle future pandemics.
The communique draft would be further discussed in the first Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) meeting. The theme of G20 this year is “Recover Together, Recover Stronger”.