1. Indian Railways completed the trial runs of new Vistadome tourist coaches, manufactured by which unit?/
[A] Banaras Locomotive Works, Varanasi
[B] Integral Coach Factory, Chennai
[C] Modern Coach Factory, Raebareli
[D] Rail Wheel Plant, Bela
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Correct Answer: B [Integral Coach Factory, Chennai]
Notes:
Indian Railways has successfully completed the 180kmph trial run of the new Vistadome tourist coaches.
The luxurious coaches were manufactured by the Integral Coach Factory in Chennai. The Vistadome coaches have see-through glass rooftops and wide windows offering panoramic view. At present, there are 13 Vistadome coaches that are operational.
2. Kuttanad, where over 20000 ducks died recently, is located in which state?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Kerala
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: C [Kerala]
Notes:
Last week, around 22,000 ducks died in Kuttanad and upper Kuttanad, in the state of Kerala. The preliminary tests could not find the certain reason for the deaths.
Recently, the samples of affected birds are to be sent to the National Institute of High-Security Animal Diseases (NIHSAD), Bhopal, to analyse and ascertain the reason.
3. Leaf-Nosed Bat, which was seen in the news recently, is typically found in which state?
[A] Kerala
[B] Karnataka
[C] Bihar
[D] West Bengal
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Correct Answer: B [Karnataka]
Notes:
The Kolar Leaf-Nosed Bat, which is usually found in only two caves in the Hanumanahalli village in Kolar district of Karnataka.
Recently, the bat became extinct in one of the two caves. In response, the Karnataka Forest Department, along with the Bat Conservation India Trust (BCIT), are undertaking measures to save the remaining bats.
4. Which sportsperson has been awarded knighthood in the UK Honours list?
[A] Wayne Rooney
[B] Lewis Hamilton
[C] Rory McIlroy
[D] Andy Murray
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Correct Answer: B [Lewis Hamilton]
Notes:
British Racing Driver Lewis Hamilton has been knighted in the traditional New Year Honours list of the United Kingdom.
The list recognises outstanding achievements in various fields including business, sport and politics among others. Lewis Hamilton, this year, equalled the record of seven Formula One world titles held by legendary racer Michael Schumacher.
5. Multi Modal Logistics Hub and Multi Modal Transport Hub (MMTH) have been approved at which city?
[A] Pune
[B] Greater Noida
[C] Gurugram
[D] Jodhpur
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Correct Answer: B [Greater Noida]
Notes:
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by the Prime Minister has approved to set up Multi Modal Logistics Hub (MMLH) and Multi Modal Transport Hub (MMTH) at Greater Noida.
The estimated cost of the hubs in the city in Uttar Pradesh is Rs 3,883.80 crores. As per the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the projects are estimated to generate employment for about 1 lakh persons by 2040.
6. The European Union has signed an investment treaty with which Asian country recently?
[A] China
[B] Russia
[C] Singapore
[D] South Korea
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Correct Answer: A [China]
Notes:
The European Union and China have recently agreed to the long-awaited investment treaty, which aims to open up new corporate opportunities.
The accord was confirmed by China’s president Xi Jinping and EU leaders including European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen. This is also the most ambitious treaty China has ever agreed with a third country.
7. A well-preserved Ice Age woolly rhino dated to be 20000 years old, has been found in which state?
[A] New Zealand
[B] Russia
[C] Chile
[D] Brazil
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Correct Answer: B [Russia]
Notes:
As per the Russian media, a well-preserved Ice Age woolly rhino, with many of its internal organs still intact has been recovered.
The carcass has been recovered from permafrost in Russia’s north region near Siberia. It’s among the best-preserved specimens of the Ice Age animal found till date. Scientists date the carcass to be 20,000- to 50,000-years-old.
8. Covishield, the first vaccine to get emergency-use nod from DGCI, is being manufactured by which company?
[A] Bharat Biotech
[B] Serum Institute of India
[C] Biocon
[D] Dr Reddys Labs
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Correct Answer: B [Serum Institute of India]
Notes:
Covishield is the vaccine candidate from Pune-based Serum Institute of India. It has been approved by a Subject Expert Committee (SEC) of the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI).
Covishield is equivalent to the vaccine being developed by the Oxford-AstraZeneca. The United Kingdom also granted emergency use approval to the vaccine in the country.
9. K-9 Journal, which was recently released, is associated with which field?
[A] Medicine
[B] Policing
[C] Pandemic
[D] Robotics
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Correct Answer: B [Policing]
Notes:
Union Home Minister Amit Shah released the inaugural issue of the National Police K-9 Journal in New Delhi.
It is the India’s first such publication on the subject of Police Service K9s, which is the name given for Police Dogs. A special Police K9 Cell was set up in November 2020. The biannual journal will be released in April and October, with sections in Hindi and English.
10. Deepor Beel, which was seen in the news recently, is the only Ramsar site of which state?
[A] Sikkim
[B] Assam
[C] Arunachal Pradesh
[D] Manipur
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Correct Answer: B [Assam]
Notes:
Deepor Beel is the only Ramsar site of the state of Assam. It is located in the south-western edge of Guwahati.
The site, which houses of a variety of aquatic life forms along with 219 species of birds, was designated a Ramsar site in the year 2002. The District officials has banned Community fishing at the site.
