21. 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.
22. Which is the the only country that has dedicated country-focused industrial townships across India?
[A] Australia
[B] Japan
[C] Germany
[D] France
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Correct Answer: B [Japan]
Notes:
Japan is the only country that has dedicated country-focused industrial townships across India. Recently DPIIT (India) reviewed the status of Japan Industrial Townships (JITs) with METI (Japan).
Japan Industrial Townships (JITs) were set up after the “Action Agenda for the India-Japan Investment and Trade Promotion and Asia-Pacific Economic Integration” signed in 2015. They wer developed in India especially in Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) and Chennai Bengaluru Industrial Corridor (CBIC).
23. ‘Carnival of Hope’ is a famous celebration held in which city?
[A] Rome
[B] Venice
[C] Paris
[D] New York
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Correct Answer: B [Venice]
Notes:
‘Carnival of Hope’ is a famous annual celebration held in the city of Venice. It is also known as “City of Bridges” and “The Floating City”. This year’s edition is expected to attract thousands of people.
The 2020 Venice Carnival, which usually draws tourists from around the world, was curtailed when the pandemic broke out in Italy. The festival got cancelled the following year to contain infections.
24. Legal mining of Bajri (riverbed sand) has been initiated in which state?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Rajasthan
[C] Bihar
[D] West Bengal
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Correct Answer: B [Rajasthan]
Notes:
Environment clearance has been issued to as many as 60 mining areas and legal mining of Bajri (riverbed sand) is initiated in Rajasthan.
Four years ago, the Supreme Court banned the sand mining activities in riverbeds until a scientific replenishment study was completed. The apex court later appointed a Central Empowered Committee (CEC) to probe the issue of illegal sand mining.
25. Which state has witnessed protests for including Bhojpuri and Magahi as “regional languages” in Government jobs?
[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Jharkhand
[C] West Bengal
[D] Chhattisgarh
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Correct Answer: B [Jharkhand]
Notes:
Several parts of Jharkhand are witnessing massive protests against the inclusion of Bhojpuri and Magahi as “regional languages” in district-level competitive examinations for government jobs.
The state government issued a notification to include Magahi, Bhojpuri, and Angika among others as regional languages in the district-level selection process through exams conducted by the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC).
26. Which is the nodal agency for implementing Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri–Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY)?
[A] National Health Authority
[B] NITI Aayog
[C] AIIMS
[D] IMA
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Correct Answer: A [National Health Authority]
Notes:
The National Health Authority (NHA) is the nodal agency for the implementation of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri–Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY).
The Union Health Ministry announced that the National Health Authority (NHA) is working to integrate the database of Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC) 2011 beneficiaries with the National Food Security Act (NFSA) portal.
27. What is the main objective of PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan (NMP)?
[A] Skill Development
[B] Infrastructure Development
[C] Healthcare Development
[D] Export Development
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Correct Answer: B [Infrastructure Development]
Notes:
Gati Shakti is a digital platform, which will bring 16 ministries together, for integrated planning and coordinated implementation of infrastructure connectivity projects.
Under the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan (NMP), the government plans to develop 22 greenfield expressways, 23 key infrastructure projects including other highways and 35 multi-modal logistics parks (MMLPs), as per the Ministry of Road, Transport and Highways (MoRTH).
28. The Snow Moon or the Storm Moon occurs usually during which month?
[A] January
[B] February
[C] March
[D] April
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Correct Answer: B [February]
Notes:
The full moon, known as the Snow Moon occurs during the month of February. This year, it reached its peak on February 16.
The bright star Regulus in the constellation Leo, the lion was also witnessed along with the moon. The Snow Moon, also called the Storm Moon, is a name from the Algonquin tribe ‘because of the heavy snows that fall in this season’.
29. Which is the birthplace of Guru Ravidas?
[A] Amritsar
[B] Varanasi
[C] Patna
[D] Ahmedabad
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Correct Answer: B [Varanasi]
Notes:
Guru Ravidas was an Indian mystic, poet and social reformer who made remarkable contributions in the form of devotional songs, verses, spiritual teachings during the Bhakti movement.
February 16 is marking the celebration of 645th birth anniversary of the Guru. It is observed as Guru Ravidas Jayanti all across the nation. He was born in 1377 C.E. in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. He actively opposed the caste system and promoted communal harmony.
30. Which Ministry has announced the initiative of ‘Pan India 3D maps’?
[A] Ministry of Earth Sciences
[B] Ministry of Science and Technology
[C] Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
[D] Ministry of Rural Development
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Science and Technology]
Notes:
Union Science and Technology Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh announced that ‘Pan India 3D maps’ will be prepared for 100 cities.
He also said that mapping of six lakh villages will be done under the SVAMITVA scheme. He announced this during an event commemorating the 1st anniversary of the release of Geospatial Data. India’s geospatial market is set to cross 36 thousand crore rupees in three years.