21. Amazonia -1, that is to be launched by the Indian Space Research and Research Organisation (ISRO), is a satellite of which country?
[A] Brazil
[B] Japan
[C] Australia
[D] New Zealand
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Correct Answer: A [Brazil]
Notes:
The Indian Space Research and Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to launch Brazil’s Amazonia -1 satellite onboard PSLV.
This satellite has been designed, assembled and tested in Brazil and it will be the first Earth Observation satellite. The launch of the PSLV is scheduled to be held next month while the date is to be released by ISRO soon.
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. What is the rank of India in the EIU’s report on ‘Cancer preparedness in Asia-Pacific’?
[A] Seven
[B] Eight
[C] Nine
[D] Ten
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Correct Answer: B [Eight]
Notes:
The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has recently launched a report on “Cancer preparedness in Asia-Pacific: Progress towards universal cancer control”.
As per the report, India has been ranked eighth for cancer preparedness among 10 Asia-Pacific countries including Australia, China, Japan among others. Australia tops the Asia-Pacific region, followed by South Korea and Malaysia.
24. Which Union Ministry implements the Going Online As Leaders (GOAL) Project, along with Facebook India?
[A] Ministry of Tribal Affairs
[B]
Ministry of Human Resources and Development
[C] Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
[D] Ministry of Women and Child Development
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Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Tribal Affairs]
Notes:
GOAL is a literacy and mentorship initiative, that aims to identify leaders and make them train 5,000 youth from tribal communities across the country. It is implemented by the Tribal Affairs Ministry.
The Ministry has hosted a webinar on Going Online As Leaders (GOAL) Project, to sensitise Members of Parliament from Scheduled Tribe (ST) Constituencies. Union Minister for Tribal Affairs Arjun Munda and other officials from the Ministry participated in the seminar.
25. Which Indian state is the first to conduct state-wide Lok Adalat through video conferencing?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Chhattisgarh
[C] Kerala
[D] West Bengal
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Correct Answer: B [Chhattisgarh]
Notes:
The state of Chhattisgarh has the become the first in the country, to organise an state-wide e-Lok Adalat, through video conferencing.
As per the State Legal Services Authority, more than 3,000 cases will be taken up for virtual hearing in over 200 benches of various districts, including the High Court. This step is expected to clear pending cases by following precautionary measures amidst Covid-19.
26. India became the second largest source of Foreign Direct Investment of which country in 2019?
[A] United Arab Emirates
[B] Australia
[C] United Kingdom
[D] Singapore
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Correct Answer: C [United Kingdom]
Notes:
India has become the second largest source of foreign direct investment (FDI) for the United Kingdom in 2019.
As per the UK government figures recently released, India is up from its third position in 2018 and it is second only to the United States. India has invested in 120 projects and created above 5000 new jobs in the UK. India is followed by Germany, France and China.
27. Which organisation has estimated that India needs 6.2% additional spending of GDP to achieve 2030 SDGs?
[A] Reserve Bank of India
[B] NITI Aayog
[C] Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation
[D] National Development Council
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Correct Answer: B [NITI Aayog]
Notes:
NITI Aayog has estimated that India needs 6.2% additional spending of GDP to achieve 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.
The country’s think tank said this in its second Voluntary National Review (VNR) at the UN high-level political forum (HLPF) on sustainable development, 2020. India needs to upgrade its statistical system, improve its monitoring mechanism and capacity building of all stakeholders. It also advised that the Budget should be aligned with SDGs.
28. Which racing driver has won the Styrian Grand Prix tournament?
[A] Lewis Hamilton
[B] Valtteri Bottas
[C] Sebastian Vettel
[D] Max Verstappen
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Correct Answer: A [Lewis Hamilton]
Notes:
Ace British racing driver and six-time Formula One World Champion, Lewis Hamilton has clinched his first victory of the season at Austria’s Styrian Grand Prix.
The 37-year old, who races for Mercedes, raised a clenched fist on the podium in support of anti-racism campaigners. He has also launched a commission to insist diversity in motorsport. The driver is only six wins short from surpassing Michael Schumacher’s all-time record of 91.
29. Which state’s website and application containing details of all its schemes, has been awarded “Elites Excellence Awards-2020”?
[A] Odisha
[B] Telangana
[C] Chhattisgarh
[D] Rajasthan
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Correct Answer: C [Chhattisgarh]
Notes:
Chhattisgarh government’s Mukhyamantri Darpan website and mobile application has been awarded “Elites Excellence Awards-2020”.
The website and app contains all the flagship schemes of the Chhattisgarh government, including the ‘Suraji Gaon Yojna’. The award was announced under the ‘Digital India initiative’ of Elites Technomedia in a virtual conference inaugurated by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari in New Delhi.
30. Which major Technology Company is set to launch USD 10 billion ‘India Digitization Fund’?
[A] Facebook
[B] Google
[C] Amazon
[D] Apple
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Correct Answer: B [Google]
Notes:
The CEO of Google Sundar Pichai has recently announced the launch USD 10 billion ‘India Digitization Fund’.
This was announced at the ‘Google for India’ virtual live-stream event, which focused on accelerating India’s digital economy. Through this initiative, Google will invest about Rs 75000 Crores in India over the next 5 to 7 years. The fund will focus on enabling affordable access and information to every Indian.