1. What is the tenure of the Taxable Floating Rate Savings Bonds, 2020 introduced by the Government?
[A] 5 years
[B] 6 years
[C] 7 years
[D] 8 years
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Correct Answer: C [7 years]
Notes:
The Union Government has announced the launch of Taxable Floating Rate Savings Bonds, 2020, that will be available for subscription for retail investors from July 1, 2020.
The bonds are issued by the Reserve Bank of India on behalf of the Government, replacing the recently withdrawn 7.75% bonds. The interest rate on these bonds will be reset every six months while the initial rate of interest is fixed at 7.15 per cent. The bonds shall be repayable on the expiration of seven years from the date of issue.
2. Where is the Headquarters of United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) located?
[A] Geneva
[B] New York
[C] Vienna
[D] Paris
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Correct Answer: C [Vienna]
Notes:
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is a United Nations office for Drug Control and Crime Prevention, headquartered at Vienna, Austria.
According to the latest UNODC World Drug Report, about 26.9 crore people used drugs in 2018, which was 30% more than the 2009 count. The largest share of drug users comprised of adolescents and young adults. Overall opioid users in India is estimated to have increased five times, as compared to those in 2004.
3. A community centre called “Sanskritik Sadbhav Mandap” is being constructed in which state?
[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Bihar
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Correct Answer: B [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
Minister of Minority Affairs Shri Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi has laid the foundation stone for “Sanskritik Sadbhav Mandap” at Rampur, Uttar Pradesh.
The centre is being constructed with the cost of Rs 92 crore by Union Minority Affairs Ministry under Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karykram (PMJVK). This community centre will be utilized for various socio-economic-cultural activities, skill development training and relief activities.
4. Which Union Ministry has developed a new web portal to issue No Objection Certificate (NOC) for power projects?
[A] Ministry of Coal
[B] Ministry of Power
[C] Ministry of Defence
[D] Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
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Correct Answer: C [Ministry of Defence]
Notes:
Union Defence Ministry has launched a new portal to issue No Objection Certificate (NOC) for power projects and Research Survey Exploration Exploitation (RSEE) activities in the Indian Territorial Waters and Exclusive Economic Zone.
The Ministry of Defence gives security clearances to various Private and Public Sector Undertakings for power, wind and solar projects in areas near defence installation. The new portal will allow applicants to submit their proposals online for seeking security clearance from the Ministry.
5. Which Union Ministry constituted the ‘Prerak Dauur Samman’ awards?
[A] Ministry of Culture
[B] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
[C] Ministry of Home Affairs
[D] Ministry of Rural Development
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs]
Notes:
Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister has launched toolkit for the sixth edition of the annual cleanliness survey, Swachh Survekshan 2021.
MoHUA organises the annual survey for urban India. As part of Swachh Survekshan-2021, the Minister launched a new category of awards titled ‘Prerak Dauur Samman’. The award has a total of five sub- categories which awards top three cities, on the basis of six indicator-wise performance criteria.
6. Which Union Ministry along with Atal Innovation Mission has launched “Digital India AatmaNirbhar Bharat App Innovation Challenge”?
[A] Ministry of Human Resources and Development
[B] Ministry of Electronics and IT
[C] Ministry of MSME
[D] Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Electronics and IT]
Notes:
Union Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) in partnership with Atal Innovation Mission, Niti Aayog has launched Digital India AatmaNirbhar Bharat App Innovation Challenge.
The challenge seeks to support and build a strong ecosystem for Indian applications. In its first phase, the challenge will identify the potential Indian Apps that are being used, that are capable of becoming world class apps. The second phase will focus on developing new applications.
7. Lin Dan, who announced his retirement, is associated with which sports?
[A] Table Tennis
[B] Badminton
[C] Tennis
[D] Football
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Correct Answer: B [Badminton]
Notes:
Ace Chinese Badminton player Lin Dan has recently announced his retirement form sports, at the age of 36.
Lin Dan won the gold medal at Beijing (2008) and London (2012) Olympics. He is considered as one of the greatest players of the sport. He was also a five-time World champion and a six-time All England champion.
8. Who has authored the book titled ‘Getting Competitive: A Practitioner’s Guide for India’?
[A] R C Bhargava
[B] Mohit Burman
[C] Jagdish Khattar
[D] Sunil Duggal
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Correct Answer: A [R C Bhargava]
Notes:
Former Chief Executive Officer and present Chairperson of Maruti Suzuki R C Bhargava has authored the book titled ‘Getting Competitive: A Practitioner’s Guide for India’.
In his book which is set to release, R C Bhargava explains his experience of more than 60 years as an industry leader. He has also given practical solutions to create a globally competitive country.
9. Who has been appointed as the first chairman of the International Financial Services Centre Authority (IFSCA)?
[A] Injeti Srinivas
[B] C Rangarajan
[C] Narasimhan
[D] D Subba Rao
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Correct Answer: A [Injeti Srinivas]
Notes:
Veteran bureaucrat Injeti Srinivas has been appointed as the first chairman of the International Financial Services Centre Authority (IFSCA).
The IFSCA was recently established by the Finance ministry to regulate all financial services in International Financial Services Centres (IFSCs) in the country. It is headquartered at Gujarat International Finance Tech (GIFT) City, Ahmedabad. The former Corporate affairs Secretary will head the IFSCA for three years.
10. As per the Researchers at Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), which element is produced in the Universe, by Sun like stars in their later life?
[A] Hydrogen
[B] Lithium
[C] Carbon
[D] Oxygen
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Correct Answer: B [Lithium]
Notes:
As per the recently published study by the scientists from Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), Lithium (Li) is produced in the Universe, by Sun like stars in their later life.
IIA, an autonomous institute of the Department of Science & Technology, has published the study in Nature Astronomy. Low mass stars like Sun produce Lithium during their Helium core burning phase, as per the scientists. This is the first time that a clear observational evidence has been provided.