31. S-500 is the air defence missile system developed by which country?
[A] Israel
[B] Pakistan
[C] India
[D] Russia
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Correct Answer: D [Russia]
Notes:
Russia has conducted a successful test of its S-500 air defence missile systems. During the test, the missile system hit a high-speed ballistic target.
The S-500 is said to have a maximum firing range of 600 kilometres and is the most advanced anti-missile system in the world. It is also capable of countering attacks from space.
32. Taipei is the capital of which country?
[A] Taiwan
[B] Zimbabwe
[C] Saudi Arabia
[D] Thailand
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Correct Answer: A [Taiwan]
Notes:
Taipei is the capital city of Taiwan and has New Taiwan dollar as its official currency. The Government of Taiwan has proposed to establish its first office in Lithuania, a European Nation, using its own name “Taiwan”.
All the other diplomatic outposts are operational under the name “Taipei”. This move is set to have angered China and has been welcomed by the USA.
33. Which Indian has been appointed as the member of UN tax committee?
[A] Urjit Patel
[B] Rasmi Ranjan Das
[C] Raghuram Rajan
[D] Atanu Chakrobarty
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Correct Answer: B [Rasmi Ranjan Das]
Notes:
Rasmi Ranjan Das, a Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Finance, has been appointed as member of the UN tax committee for the 2021 to 2025 term
A group of 25 tax experts from around the world are appointed as members of the UN tax committee, formally known as the UN Committee of Experts on International Cooperation in Tax Matters. It aims to guide the efforts of countries to adopt stronger tax policies.
34. What is the range of inland waterways, that are operational in India?
[A] 1000 km
[B] 2000 km
[C] 4000 km
[D] 6000 km
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Correct Answer: C [4000 km]
Notes:
Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal introduced the Inland Vessels Bill, 2021 in the Lok Sabha.
It seeks to provide safety of navigation, protection of life and cargo and prevention of pollution that may be caused. It also seeks to bring in transparency in administration of inland water transportation, strengthen procedures governing inland vessels. inland waterways of 4000 km are operational in India.
35. Two cities of which state have been selected by UNESCO under ‘Historic Urban Landscape Project’?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: B [Madhya Pradesh]
Notes:
Gwalior and Orchha cities from Madhya Pradesh have been selected by UNESCO under ‘Historic Urban Landscape Project’.
The project was started in the year 2011, for the inclusive and well-planned development of fast-growing historical cities. Six cities of South Asia, including Ajmer and Varanasi in India are already involved in this project. Orchha and Gwalior have been included as the seventh and eighth cities.
36. What is the FDI limit permitted under the automatic route for renewable energy projects?
[A] 25 %
[B] 49%
[C] 74%
[D] 100%
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Correct Answer: D [100%]
Notes:
Government has permitted Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) up to 100 percent under the automatic route for renewable energy projects, including offshore wind energy projects.
Union Minister for Power and New and Renewable Energy, R.K. Singh recently replied in Lok Sabha that Government notified the ‘National Offshore Wind Energy Policy’ in 2015, to provide basic framework for developing offshore wind sector. The Government also enabled private investors to carryout offshore wind resource assessment.
37. ‘Gaon Buras’, is a term associated with the administration system of which state?
[A] Assam
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Gujarat
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Correct Answer: A [Assam]
Notes:
The Assam Cabinet announced that Gaon Buras, village-level functionaries of the district administration, will hereefter be called ‘Gaon Pradhans’.
The British appointed the oldest person in the village as the head, who would oversee matters relating to land and revenue. They were called as ‘Gaon Bura’ in Assam. As several youngsters are becoming the village-level functionaries, Bura (meaning Old in Assamese) has been replaced.
38. Which country played host for the G20 Energy and Environment ministers’ meeting 2021?
[A] India
[B] Italy
[C] USA
[D] France
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Correct Answer: B [Italy]
Notes:
The Energy and environment ministers meeting of the G20 countries, hosted by Italy was held at Naples. This meeting has assumed significant importance since it has been convened 100 days ahead of the UN Climate conference – COP 26 at Glasgow.
But this meeting has been criticized since the member nations have failed to agree on the wording of key climate change commitments in their final communique.
39. The JV of which Indian Company with Boeing has announced the delivery of 100th Apache helicopter?
[A] BMEL
[B] HAL
[C] TATA
[D] DRDO
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Correct Answer: C [TATA]
Notes:
The Joint Venture between Tata and Boeing – Tata Boeing Aerospace Limited (TBAL) has announced the delivery of 100th Apache Helicopter.
TABL fabricates the fuselage of the helicopter at its manufacturing facility in Hyderabad, which is then delivered to Boeing’s facility in the USA for further assembly. The JV was established as an equity partnership in the year 2015.
40. As per the recent Quality of Life (QoL) survey, what is the per cent of adults in India leading a poor quality of life?
[A] 16.2
[B] 25.6
[C] 46.2
[D] 72.6
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Correct Answer: C [46.2]
Notes:
The Quality of Life (QoL) survey, based on a WHO questionnaire and additional tools, was conducted between May and June 2021 among Indian adults in several cities. It marks the launch of fifth year of Protein Week.
As per the survey, nearly 46.2 per cent of adults in India lead a poor quality of life. While Kolkata recorded the highest percentage of adults (65 per cent) with poor QoL score, Mumbai topped the list with high score. The Protein Week is celebrated annually between July 24-30, by Danone India in collaboration with CII.