21. Indira Gandhi Mahila Samman Nidhi was launched in which state/UT?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Himachal Pradesh
[C] Chhattisgarh
[D] Meghalaya
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Correct Answer: B [Himachal Pradesh]
Notes:
The Himachal Pradesh Government has decided to provide Rs.1,500 each month to all women aged 18 to 60 years in Spiti valley as Indira Gandhi Mahila Samman Nidhi.
The eligible women include Chhomos/nuns. The cabinet also gave its nod to introduce e-stamping in the State for the collection of stamp duty to promote ease of doing business.
22. ‘Vaisakh Purnima’ is associated with which religion?
[A] Hinduism
[B] Jainism
[C] Buddhism
[D] Jainism
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Correct Answer: C [Buddhism]
Notes:
Vaisakh Purnima is celebrated on 5th May this year. The Union Ministry of Culture will collaborate with the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) to celebrate this occasion at the National Museum in New Delhi.
Several programmes will be organised in Delhi and across the country to mark the ‘UN Day of Vesak’.
23. Which military unit is an auxiliary organization with part-time volunteers, who assist the Indian Army?
[A] Territorial Army
[B] Friends of Army
[C] Friends of People
[D] Border Volunteers
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Correct Answer: A [Territorial Army]
Notes:
The Territorial Army, a military unit in India, is an auxiliary organization with part-time volunteers who provide assistance to the Indian Army.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh recently approved the posting of women officers of the TA with Engineer Regiments along the LOC and as staff officers at TA Group Headquarters/ Directorate General of Territorial Army at New Delhi.
24. ‘Kh-47 Kinzhal’ is the hypersonic missile unveiled by which country?
[A] Israel
[B] UAE
[C] Russia
[D] Ukraine
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Correct Answer: C [Russia]
Notes:
Kh-47 Kinzhal is a hypersonic Russian missile unveiled by President Vladimir Putin in 2018. It was successfully shot down recently by the US-made Patriot air defence system outside of Kyiv.
Fired by MiG-31, the Kinzhal could reach speeds over Mach 10 and travel distances in the range of 1,500 to 2,000 kilometers while carrying a conventional or nuclear payload.
25. ‘Khumjung Khunde Waste Water Management Project’ is being constructed in which country, with the aid from India?
[A] Nepal
[B] Bangladesh
[C] Sri Lanka
[D] Myanmar
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Correct Answer: A [Nepal]
Notes:
The foundation stone for the Khumjung Khunde Waste Water Management Project was laid recently in Solukhumbu District of Nepal by the Indian Ambassador Naveen Srivastava.
The project is implemented with grant-in assistance from India under the India- Nepal Development cooperation.
26. ‘Project-SMART’, which was seen in the news, is associated with which Union Ministries?
[A] Ministry of Urban Affairs- Railways
[B] Ministry of Agriculture- Rural Development
[C] Ministry of MSME- Commerce and Industry
[D] Ministry of Cooperation- Jal Shakti
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Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Urban Affairs- Railways]
Notes:
Union Urban Affairs and Railways Ministries have signed an MoU with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for ‘Station Area Development along Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail’ (Project-SMART).
The proposed project seeks to develop surrounding areas of Mumbai – Ahmedabad High Speed Railway (MAHSR) Stations.
27. Which space agency has developed the ‘Exobiology Extant Life Surveyor (EELS)’?
[A] ISRO
[B] JAXA
[C] NASA
[D] ESA
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Correct Answer: C [NASA]
Notes:
Exobiology Extant Life Surveyor (EELS) is a snake-like robot that is developed by NASA. It will examine the surface of Saturn’s moon, Enceladus, and study its icy features.
EELS uses a rotating propulsion unit that act as tracks, gripping mechanisms and propeller units underwater.
28. ‘Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve (BTR)’ is situated in which state/UT?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Rajasthan
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] West Bengal
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Correct Answer: C [Madhya Pradesh]
Notes:
Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve (BTR) is situated in Madhya Pradesh. 16 female and two male swamp deer were released recently into this tiger reserve.
The reserve is located in the eastern Satpura hills. The swamp deer were brought from the Kanha National Park, Madhya Pradesh.
29. ‘YUVA PRATIBHA’ event will be launched by MyGov in collaboration with which Union Ministry?
[A] Ministry of MSME
[B] Ministry of Culture
[C] Ministry of External Affairs
[D] Ministry of Tourism
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Culture]
Notes:
YUVA PRATIBHA– Singing Talent Hunt will be launched by MyGov in collaboration with the Union Ministry of Culture.
It is a unique opportunity for citizens across India to display their singing talent and skills and to gain national recognition.
30. ‘PMJJBY, PMSBY and APY’ were launched in which year?
[A] 2015
[B] 2017
[C] 2019
[D] 2020
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Correct Answer: A [2015]
Notes:
Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMJJBY), Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMSBY) and Atal Pension Yojana (APY) have completed eight years. They were launched in 2015.
Till date, PMJJBY recorded more than 16 crore enrolments, PMSBY recorded more than 34 crore enrolments and APY recorded around 5 crore subscribers.