1. Luca Attanasio, who was recently killed, was the ambassador of which country to Democratic Republic of Congo?
[A] Iraq
[B] Iran
[C] Italy
[D] Israel
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Correct Answer: C [Italy]
Notes:
Italy’s ambassador to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Luca Attanasio was killed along with an Italian policeman and their Congolese driver, in an attack on a United Nations convoy which happened in eastern DRC.
They were on a visit to a World Food Programme (WFP) school feeding project in Rutshuru, a town in DRC. Attanasio is the second European ambassador to have been killed while serving in the DRC.
2. Indian Government signed a USD 68 million project with the World Bank, to enhance the education system in which state?
[A] Meghalaya
[B] Manipur
[C] Nagaland
[D] Arunachal Pradesh
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Correct Answer: C [Nagaland]
Notes:
The Indian government, Government of Nagaland and the World Bank signed a USD 68 million project to enhance the governance of schools across Nagaland.
It also aims to improve teaching practices and environments in some select schools. The project titled “Nagaland: Enhancing Classroom Teaching and Resources Project” also provides technology support to hybrid and online learning.
3. In which state ‘Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary’ is situated?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Karnataka
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Kerala
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Correct Answer: D [Kerala]
Notes:
A dragonfly survey jointly conducted by the Forest Department and Ferns Nature Conservation Society (FNCS), concluded recently in Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary.
The Sanctuary is located in Kerala in the Western Ghats. The survey lasted for nearly 4 months and 84 species of odonates were spotted during the survey. Odonates are the order of insects comprising dragonflies and damselflies.
4. The Horticulture Department of which state has proposed to set up a flower processing centre?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Haryana
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: D [Karnataka]
Notes:
The Horticulture Department of Karnataka has collaborated with International Flower Auction Bangalore, to set up a flower processing centre.
This centre is aimed to convert unsold flowers into value added and useful products like floral papers, incense sticks, flower petal powder, floral embedded works etc.
5. The Narendra Modi Stadium, which was seen in the news recently, is located in which place?
[A] Ahmedabad
[B] Gandhinagar
[C] Vadodra
[D] Mumbai
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Correct Answer: A [Ahmedabad]
Notes:
The world’s largest cricket stadium located at Motera in Ahmedabad has been renamed as the Narendra Modi Stadium. It was inaugurated recently, by the President of India Ram Nath Kovind recently.
The stadium is built as a part of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave, which is spread in 220 acres in the banks of Sabarmati river.
6. The Union Cabinet approved a proposal to impose President’s Rule in which state/UT?
[A] Meghalaya
[B] Manipur
[C] Puducherry
[D] Andaman and Nicobar Islands
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Correct Answer: C [Puducherry]
Notes:
The Union Cabinet approved a proposal to impose President’s Rule in Puducherry. Earlier, the Congress-led Government in the Union territory lost power during a vote of confidence.
The Cabinet took the decision as no party came forward to stake claim to form the government in the UT, following the resignation of the Chief minister V Narayanasamy. After the Lieutenant Governor had recommended President’s Rule, the Cabinet has approved the same.
7. “News Media and Digital Platforms Mandatory Bargaining Code”, which was making news, is associated with which country?
[A] United States
[B] Australia
[C] China
[D] UAE
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Correct Answer: B [Australia]
Notes:
Australia has passed a new law, which will require digital platforms like Facebook and Google to pay local media outlets and publishers to link their content in news feeds or search results.
The “News Media and Digital Platforms Mandatory Bargaining Code” aims to remunerate the news media businesses for the content they generate. Earlier, Google agreed to pay the publishers for news content in France.
8. Who is the new Chairman of National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC)?
[A] Vijay Sampla
[B] Ajith Doval
[C] Kumar Murmurae
[D] Suneet Singh
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Correct Answer: A [Vijay Sampla]
Notes:
Vijay Sampla, former Union Minster recently took charge as the chairman of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC), after being appointed by the President of India.
He served as the Union Minister of state for Social Justice and Empowerment from 2014 to 2019. Ram Shankar Katheria was earlier the head of NCSC.
9. Which country presided over the virtual meet of G20 finance ministers and central bank governors?
[A] India
[B] USA
[C] France
[D] Italy
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Correct Answer: D [Italy]
Notes:
The virtual meet of the G20 finance ministers and central bank governors was organised recently under the chairmanship of Italy. India was represented by the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
The meeting was aimed to discuss policy actions for economic recovery. Discussion on impact of climate change on financial stability was also made in the meeting.
10. Which leader is set to receive CERAWeek global energy and environment leadership award?
[A] Ratan Tata
[B] Narendra Modi
[C] Malala Yousufzai
[D] Prakash Javadekar
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Correct Answer: B [Narendra Modi]
Notes:
The Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi has been conferred with the CERAWeek global energy and environment leadership award.
He is set to be presented the award at the CERAWeek international energy conference, which is an annual conference organized by the information and insights company IHS Markit in Houston, Texas.