21. Which state government has constituted a commission to protect the Constitutional rights of tribal communities?
[A] Odisha
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Gujarat
[D] Chhattisgarh
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Correct Answer: C [Gujarat]
Notes:
The State Government of Gujarat has recently constituted a five-member commission to decide rightful beneficiaries among three tribal communities residing in the areas of Gir, Barda, and Aalech forests.
The commission would consist of a retired High Court Judge, two retired District Court Judges, a retired Forest Department official and a retired Additional Collector. The aim is to prevent wrong persons from taking benefits of the tribal people and to protect their rights.
22. Which country has suspended its extradition treaty with Hong Kong and extended visas for Hong Kong residents?
[A] United States
[B] Australia
[C] New Zealand
[D] India
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Correct Answer: B [Australia]
Notes:
Australia has recently suspended its extradition treaty with Hong Kong and extended visas for Hong Kong residents.
This decision gains importance as it has been declared amidst the imposition of a tough national security law on Hong Kong by China. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced a range of visas of two to five years duration. Offers of permanent residency visas were also announced.
23. When is the National Fish Farmers Day observed in India?
[A] July 10
[B] July 11
[C] July 12
[D] July 13
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Correct Answer: A [July 10]
Notes:
National Fish Farmers Day is celebrated in India on July 10, every year, to commemorate the two scientists: Dr K H Alikunhi and Dr. H.L. Chaudhury, who had invented ‘Induced breeding technology’ on this day in 1957.
A webinar was conducted by the Department of Fisheries in association with National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB). The Union Minister of Animal Husbandry, Dairying, and Fisheries attended the webinar. The Government has launched Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) for fish farmers.
24. Which Indian organisation has constituted a working group to study feasibility of forming a ‘pandemic risk pool’?
[A] Reserve Bank of India
[B] Securities Exchange Board of India
[C] Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority
[D] Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India
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Correct Answer: C [Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority]
Notes:
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDAI) has constituted a working group to study feasibility of forming a ‘pandemic risk pool’.
A pool is proposed to be formed, which addresses the risks that are arising out of the pandemic. The existing insurance laws do not cover business interruption losses and this pool is aimed to address this issue. The panel is expected to submit its report in eight weeks.
25. What is the name of the tropical Storm, that has made heavy rains, flood and landfall in New Jersey?
[A] Franklin
[B] Fay
[C] Freeze
[D] Fana
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Correct Answer: B [Fay]
Notes:
The tropical Storm Fay has created heavy rains and floods and has made landfall in New Jersey, before it weakened and moved over the region.
As per the U.S. National Hurricane Center, the storm was moving north at 27 kph and producing top sustained winds of 64 kph. The storm created landfall along the coast of New Jersey. Several beaches in the place were closed and flash flooding is also expected.
26. Which central PSU has won the prestigious CII-ITC Sustainability Award 2019, under Outstanding Accomplishment in Corporate Excellence Category?
[A] SAIL
[B] NTPC Ltd
[C] PFC
[D] ONGC
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Correct Answer: B [NTPC Ltd]
Notes:
Central Public Sector Undertaking under Ministry of Power NTPC Ltd has won the prestigious CII-ITC Sustainability Award 2019, under Outstanding Accomplishment in Corporate Excellence Category.
The enterprise also received Commendation for Significant Achievement in category of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). The company runs a CSR program called GEM (Girl Empowerment Mission), which is a residential program for school going girls, who are residing near the company’s power stations.
27. Which Indian state celebrates the birth anniversary of poet Bhanu Bhakta Acharya as ‘Bhanu Jayanti’?
[A] Sikkim
[B] Assam
[C] Meghalaya
[D] Nagaland
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Correct Answer: A [Sikkim]
Notes:
The birth anniversary of Nepali poet Bhanu Bhakta Acharya is celebrated as ‘Bhanu Jayanti’, in the state of Sikkim.
The poet is revered in Nepali Literature as ‘Adikavi’ and he is said to have laid the foundation of the Nepali literature. He had also translated several religious scripts from Sanskrit to Nepali. The Governor Ganga Prasad and Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang participated in the commemorative event.
28. Which state government has launched the ‘Operation Muskaan’, to trace missing children?
[A] West Bengal
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Gujarat
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Correct Answer: C [Andhra Pradesh]
Notes:
Andhra Pradesh state government officials along with Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) launched ‘Operation Muskaan’ in the state.
This week-long drive aims to trace the missing children, prevent child labour and bonded labour, and rescue children engaged in domestic works. Hundreds of children are being rescued in the drive and are united with parents or provided with shelters.
29. Which country celebrates ‘Bastille Day’ ceremony also called as Fête nationale?
[A] Russia
[B] France
[C] Germany
[D] Italy
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Correct Answer: B [France]
Notes:
France celebrates its national day Fête nationale also called as Bastille Day every year on July 14. It commemorates the storming of the Bastille fortress on July 14, 1789, which was a turning point in the French Revolution.
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic crisis, the country celebrated a downsized ceremony, as the historic annual military parade was called off, for the first time since 1945. Only half of the soldiers gathered at the Place de la Concorde.
30. Which Union Minister inaugurated the Conference on Aerospace and Defence Manufacturing Technologies?
[A] Rajnath Singh
[B] Shripad Naik
[C] Jitendra Singh
[D] Hardeep Singh Puri
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Correct Answer: B [Shripad Naik]
Notes:
Minister of State for Defence Shripad Naik recently inaugurated the 5th edition of the Conference on Aerospace and Defence Manufacturing Technologies.
The webinar was jointly organised by Tamil Nadu Technology Development & Promotion Centre (TNTDPC), Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM), and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). The theme of the conference is Empowering India with ‘Aatma Nirbhar Bharat Mission’.