Current Affairs Quiz - January, 2021
1. Which type of Ethanol is made from sources like molasses, sugarcane, sugar beet, sorghum and edible oil seeds?
[A] 1G ethanol
[B] 2G ethanol
[C] 3G ethanol
[D] Clean Ethanol
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Correct Answer: A [1G ethanol]
Notes:
The Union Cabinet has recently approved a modified scheme to enhance ethanol distillation capacity in the country, to produce 1st Generation (1G) ethanol.
1G Ethanol is produced from edible seeds, molasses, sugarcane, sugar beet, sorghum among others. While 2G biofuels use non-edible oilseeds, used cooking oil, agriculture residue, the 3G biofuels use industrial waste, municipal solid waste.
2. What is ‘SAHAYAK-NG’, which was seen in the news recently?
[A] Surface to Surface Missile
[B] Fighter jet
[C] Air droppable container
[D] Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
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Correct Answer: C [Air droppable container]
Notes:
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) along with the Indian Navy has conducted a successful trial of the SAHAYAK-NG.
It is the country’s first indigenously designed and developed air droppable container. The container, aided by GPS can carry a payload of up to 50 kg and can be dropped from a heavy aircraft. It is designed and developed by two DRDO labs and a private company ‘Avantel’.
3. Michael Kondo, who passed away recently, was associated with which profession?
[A] Politician
[B] Sportsperson
[C] Writer
[D] Musician
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Correct Answer: B [Sportsperson]
Notes:
Michael Kondo, who was a veteran Indian Hockey player, died at the age of 73 recently. He was awarded the Arjuna Award in 1972.
He was a member of the first and only World Cup-winning team in 1975 in Kuala Lumpur. He was also a member of the team that won a bronze medal in the 1972 Olympics in Munich, where he scored three goals.
4. Asian Waterbird Census 2021, which was seen in the news recently, is to be conducted in which state?
[A] Kerala
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Gujarat
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Correct Answer: C [Andhra Pradesh]
Notes:
The annual waterbird census is to be conducted in the state of Andhra Pradesh, by the state forest department.
The regions included are the Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary, areas near Godavari estuary, Kolleru Lake, Atapaka Bird Sanctuary and Krishna Wildlife Sanctuary in Krishna estuary. Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) and Wetland International will provide technical support.
5. Which country has passed the “Malala Yousafzai Scholarship Bill” recently?
[A] India
[B] Pakistan
[C] Afghanistan
[D] United States of America
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Correct Answer: D [United States of America]
Notes:
The US Congress has recently passed the “Malala Yousafzai Scholarship Bill”.
The bill makes it mandatory for U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to award 50% of scholarships to Pakistani Women under a Pakistan-based higher education scholarship programme. The scholarships are to be awarded from 2020 to 2022.
6. Which research body has organized the National Metrology Conclave 2021?
[A] ISRO
[B] DRDO
[C] CSIR
[D] IIT Bombay
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Correct Answer: C [CSIR]
Notes:
The National Metrology Conclave 2021 has been organized by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-National Physical Laboratory (CSIR-NPL), New Delhi.
This research organization has entered its 75th year of inception. The theme of the function was ‘Metrology for the Inclusive Growth of the Nation’. The inaugural function was attended by the Prime Minster of India via video conferencing.
7. Prayaas is the new initiative adopted by which PSU in India?
[A] NTPC
[B] IOCL
[C] ONGC
[D] HAL
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Correct Answer: B [IOCL]
Notes:
Prayaas is the new community helping initiative adopted by Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL). Under this scheme, employees of IOCL Delhi Office would visit the night shelters located near IOCL’s fuel stations for distribution of blankets and essentials.
These night shelters are being run by the Government of Delhi and some NGOs to help the weaker section of the society.
8. Omkareshwar dam, which was making news recently, is located in which state?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Gujarat
[D] Jharkhand
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Correct Answer: B [Madhya Pradesh]
Notes:
The world’s largest floating solar energy project is set to be constructed at Omkareshwar dam on Narmada river, Madhya Pradesh.
The 3,000-crore project, which will construct a 600 MW plant, will begin power generation by 2022-23. World Banks’s IFC and Power Grid will provide the financial assistance to this project, which includes installing solar panels in the dam.
9. Kottayam, where H5N8 – avian influenza has been confirmed recently, is located in which state?
[A] Kerala
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Madhya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [Kerala]
Notes:
Several ducks in Kottayam city of Kerala state have been found to be infected with Avian influenza – H5N8.
The state and district administration have initiated war-footing steps to prevent further spread of the disease. It has been stated that the virus killed 1,700 ducklings in the city which are around 70 days old.
10. TRIFED is a federation under which ministry?
[A] Ministry of Human Resources
[B] Ministry of Social Justice
[C] Ministry of Agriculture
[D] Ministry of Tribal Affairs
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Correct Answer: D [Ministry of Tribal Affairs]
Notes:
The TRIFED (Tribal Co-operative Marketing Federation) is a federation under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
It has recently entered into an MoU with Akhil Bhartiya Vanvasi Kalyan Kendra of Madhya Pradesh which has been working for the welfare of tribal population. The MoU envisages to setup TRIFOOD Parks in 5 districts in Madhya Pradesh.
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