21. ‘Prarambh’, which was making news recently, is a summit related to which scheme?
[A] Khelo India
[B] Start-Up India
[C] Ayushman Bharat
[D] PM Awas Yojana
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Correct Answer: B [Start-Up India]
Notes:
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, is to organise ‘Prarambh’ – Startup India International Summit, on 15 and 16 January 2021 in a virtual format.
The summit is expected to bring together top policy makers, academia, industry, start-ups and innovators from around the world.
22. Which country’s space agency is to test fire the Space Launch System (SLS), the most powerful rocket ever built?
[A] Japan
[B] China
[C] United States
[D] Germany
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Correct Answer: C [United States]
Notes:
The U.S space agency NASA is set to ignite the most powerful rocket it’s ever built on January 17, 2021.
This is also the first test-fire of the Space Launch System (SLS), the rocket ship to be used for non-commercial human space flight. It is the core system of NASA’s Artemis program, which aims to land a man-woman duo on the moon. The SLS can carry over 27 tons to the moon.
23. Sweden’s Autoliv Inc. has proposed to establish its manufacturing unit in which state?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Gujarat
[D] Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: D [Tamil Nadu]
Notes:
The fortune 500 company Autoliv Inc., headquartered in Sweden has proposed to establish its manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu.
The company is to invest a sum of Rs.100 crore for its plant and is expected to create 400 job opportunities. The company is involved in design, manufacturing and marketing of air-bags, seat belts and steering wheels.
24. Who was the Chairperson of a Committee set up by the Centre to review the guidelines on television rating agencies?
[A] Amitabh Kant
[B] Shashi S Vempati
[C] Prakash Javadekar
[D] Salim Varma
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Correct Answer: B [Shashi S Vempati]
Notes:
The Central Government had set up a committee to review the guidelines on television rating agencies under the chairmanship of Prasar Bharati CEO Shashi S Vempati.
The committee has recently submitted its report to the Information and Broadcasting Ministry. The Ministry will evaluate the recommendations made by the committee in the report
25. India has decided to set up one-million-dollar facility for academic collaboration with countries of which region?
[A] Europe
[B] South America
[C] Arab
[D] Asia
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Correct Answer: C [Arab]
Notes:
India has decided to establish a one-million-dollar facility for academic collaboration with the Arab World. This was decided at the 3rd Senior Officials Meeting of the Arab-India Cooperation Forum.
The meeting was held in a virtual format. The proposal for establishing the facility for academic collaboration is expected to have far reaching impact on contacts between India and Middle east.
26. As per the RBI’s Financial Stability Report, what is the average time taken for resolution of corporate insolvency?
[A] 330 days
[B] 300 days
[C] 400 days
[D] 433 days
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Correct Answer: D [433 days]
Notes:
The Reserve Bank of India had recently released its Financial Stability Report. The report states that, as of September 2020, it took an average of 433 days for resolution of corporate insolvency, under the IBC.
As per Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) launched in 2019, the maximum time within which insolvency has to be resolved is 330 days.
27. Which organization has launched a portal regarding tax evasion, foreign undisclosed assets and benami properties?
[A] Reserve Bank of India
[B] Enforcement Directorate
[C] Central Board of Direct Taxes
[D] Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs
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Correct Answer: C [Central Board of Direct Taxes]
Notes:
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has launched a dedicated portal for receiving and processing complaints related to regarding tax evasion, foreign undisclosed assets and benami properties.
This step is seen a move to enhance e-governance and to involve public participation to abolish tax evasion.
28. Which Indian Armed Force signed a contract with a private company to procure high-altitude SWITCH Drones, for USD 20 mn?
[A] Indian Air Force
[B] Indian Army
[C] Indian Navy
[D] Indian Coast Guard
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Correct Answer: B [Indian Army]
Notes:
The Indian Army has signed a contract with ideaForge to procure the high-altitude version of SWITCH unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
The UAVs, also called as Drones are expected to be delivered to the Indian Army within a year, at a cost of approximately USD 20 million. ideaForge is a Mumbai-based private company, which has been working on Research and Product Development.
29. James Naismith, who featured in recent Google Doodle, was associated with which game?
[A] Cricket
[B] Basket Ball
[C] Foot Ball
[D] Hockey
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Correct Answer: B [Basket Ball]
Notes:
Google recently released a doodle honouring Dr James Naismith, who invented the game of basketball on January 15, 1891.
The Canadian-American physical educator and Coach announced the new game and its original rules in a College school Newspaper. The game originated with two peach baskets, a soccer ball, and only ten rules.
30. National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research has been created under which organization?
[A] AIIMS
[B] IIT
[C] IISc
[D] CSIR
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Correct Answer: D [CSIR]
Notes:
A new institution under the CSIR named – National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR – NISCPR) has been formed by merging CSIR-NISCAIR (National Institute of science, communication and information resources) and CSIR-NISTADS (National Institute of science, technology and development studies).
The foundation stone for the new organization was laid by the Union Minister for Science and Technology Harsh Vardhan.
