41. What is the name of the anti-tank guided Nag missile, test fired by the Defence Research and Development Organisation?
[A] Dhruvastra
[B] Abhimanyu
[C] Mareech
[D] Hope
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Correct Answer: A [Dhruvastra]
Notes:
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted its flight trials of the anti-tank guided Nag Missile (HELINA).
The Missile is called now as ‘Dhruvastra’. DRDO conducted the trials at Interim Test Range, Balasore, Odisha, without helicopter. The land version of this missile is available for integration with the Nag missile carrier (NAMICA). After trials, this can be fired from ‘Dhruv’ and ‘Rudra’ helicopters.
42. Who is the winner of the Australian 2020 Miles Franklin Literary Award?
[A] Tara June Winch
[B] Tony Birch
[C] Bruce Pascoe
[D] Melissa Lucashenko
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Correct Answer: A [Tara June Winch]
Notes:
The 36-year old Australian writer Tara June Winch has won the prestigious 2020 Miles Franklin Literary Award.
She has been awarded the prize for her book titled THE YIELD. The award has been presented since 1957, to the best novel focussing on Australian life. Tara June Winch is a Wiradjuri author who is famous for her novels including Swallow the Air and short story collection After the Carnage.
43. Department of Science and Technology has launched a 15-crore fund to support research collaboration with which country?
[A] Russia
[B] Japan
[C] Thailand
[D] Vietnam
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Correct Answer: A [Russia]
Notes:
Department of Science and Technology has launched a 15-crore fund to support India-Russia Joint Technology Assessment and Accelerated Commercialization Programme.
The fund has been launched in partnership with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and Foundation for Assistance to Small Innovative Enterprises (FASIE) of Russia. Start-ups from India and Russia will work together for technology development and cross-country technology adaptation. FICCI will implement the program in India.
44. What is the duration for which waterway usage charges have been waived off by the Shipping Ministry?
[A] 3 years
[B] 5 years
[C] 7 years
[D] 10 years
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Correct Answer: A [3 years]
Notes:
Union Shipping Ministry has announced that it has waived off waterway usage charges for a period of three years.
This decision has been taken to promote inland waterways as a cheaper mode of transport. Water usage charge was previously applicable on use of all national waterways by vessels. This waiver is estimated to increase the inland waterway traffic movement to 110 million metric tonne (MMT) in 2022-23.
45. India has extended USD 400 million currency swap facility to which country?
[A] Bangladesh
[B] Sri Lanka
[C] Thailand
[D] Philippines
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Correct Answer: B [Sri Lanka]
Notes:
The Reserve Bank of India has signed necessary documents for extending USD 400 million currency swap facility to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka had earlier requested for a currency swap facility under the SAARC Currency Swap Framework. This swap arrangement will remain available till November 2022 and is expected to assist Sri Lank to address the economic crisis caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
46. India is set to renew the ‘Agreement on Scientific cooperation’ for the next five years with which global association?
[A] ASEAN
[B] BIMSTEC
[C] European Union
[D] G-20
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Correct Answer: C [European Union]
Notes:
India and the European Union are set to renew the Agreement on Scientific cooperation for the next five years, 2020-2025.
This was announced at the virtual 15th India-EU Summit, attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. European Council President Charles Michel and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen led the EU. The mentioned Agreement was initially signed in 2001 and has been renewed two times in 2007 and 2015.
47. Which Indian state/UT is to play host to the 4th edition of the Khelo India Youth Games in 2021?
[A] Odisha
[B] Haryana
[C] Goa
[D] West Bengal
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Correct Answer: B [Haryana]
Notes:
Haryana will host the fourth edition of the Khelo India Youth Games after the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, in Panchkula.
Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju announced that unlike the usual schedule of January, the tournament has been postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. It will be participated by all states with over 10000 sportspersons.
48. Which Union Territory of India has launched a dedicated job portal named ‘Rozgar Bazar’?
[A] Chandigarh
[B] New Delhi
[C] Puducherry
[D] Goa
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Correct Answer: B [New Delhi]
Notes:
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has recently launched a dedicated job portal, to revive economy amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
The portal (jobs.delhi.gov.in) named Rozgar Bazar will connect the recruiters with the job aspirants. The Chief Minister asked the traders, businessmen, industrialists and people to work together in reviving the UT’s economy.
49. India-Indonesia Defence Ministers’ Dialogue was held in which city?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Guwahati
[C] Lucknow
[D] Ahmadabad
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Correct Answer: A [New Delhi]
Notes:
The India-Indonesia Defence Ministers’ Dialogue was held in New Delhi. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh led the Indian delegation while Indonesia’s Defence Minister General Prabowo Subianto led their delegation.
Both the countries affirmed to further expand defence and military ties between the countries in areas including technology sharing. The countries had signed a new defence cooperation agreement in 2018 for a comprehensive strategic partnership.
50. When is ‘Global Tiger Day’ celebrated across the world every year?
[A] July 27
[B] July 29
[C] July 31
[D] August 1
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Correct Answer: B [July 29]
Notes:
During the Saint Petersburg declaration on tiger conservation that was signed by Tiger range countries in 2010, it was decided to celebrate 29th July as Global Tiger Day across the world.
The countries had pledged to double the tiger population by the year 2022. Global Tiger Day aims to create awareness on tiger conservation. Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar has released the All India Tiger Estimation Report-2018 and said that India has nearly 70 per cent of the global tiger population.