41. Which Indian state/UT has launched an exclusive WhatsApp number to help women in distress?
[A] Assam
[B] Goa
[C] Kerala
[D] Telangana
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Correct Answer: B [Goa]
Notes:
The Chief Minister of Goa has launched an exclusive WhatsApp helpline number, to help women in distress in the state.
The dedicated WhatsApp number 7875756177 will be functional round the clock at the State Police Control Room, Panaji. Union Minister of State for Defence and AYUSH Shripad Naik handed over a medically well-equipped ambulance to Chief Minister for the use of Goa Police.
42. Which organisation has launched a new digital application named ‘ANANDA’?
[A] LIC
[B] PFRDA
[C] IRDAI
[D] SIDBI
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Correct Answer: A [LIC]
Notes:
Life Insurance Corporation of India has launched a digital application named ‘ANANDA’, which is an acronym for Atma Nirbhar Agents New Business Digital Application.
Using the Digital application, life insurance policy can be applied through a paperless module with the help of the agent or intermediary. The application is developed based on paperless KYC process using Aadhaar-based e-authentication.
43. What is the name of the training modules launched for primary cooperative societies, by National Cooperative Development Corporation?
[A] Sahakar Pragya
[B] NCDC Sahakar
[C] Coop Educate
[D] PACS Skillcare
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Correct Answer: A [Sahakar Pragya]
Notes:
Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar has launched Sahakar Pragya, the 45 new training modules developed by the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC).
The modules will impart training to primary cooperative societies in rural areas of the country. The National Cooperative Development Corporation is a statutory Corporation, under the aegis of Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
44. The Small Industries Development Bank of India (Sidbi) has signed MoU with which southern state to develop MSME ecosystem?
[A] Kerala
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Telangana
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Correct Answer: B [Tamil Nadu]
Notes:
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed by the Small Industries Development Bank of India (Sidbi) with the Tamil Nadu government to develop the ecosystem for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the state.
Under the MoU, Sidbi will deploy a project management unit (PMU) in the government of Tamil Nadu. It will undertake the process of designing the training and capacity-building programmes to be taken up by the state government in areas.
45. Which institution released ‘Mitigation and Management of Covid-19: Practices from India’s States & UTs’ report?
[A] NITI Aayog
[B] ICMR
[C] AIIMS
[D] National Development Council
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Correct Answer: A [NITI Aayog]
Notes:
NITI Aayog released a report titled ‘Mitigation and Management of Covid-19: Practices from India’s States & UTs’.
It is a compendium of practices from States and UTs with information about the initiatives implemented by states, districts, and cities in India for containing Covid-19 outbreak. The practices in the compendium have been divided under six sections.
46. India signed MoU for cooperation in the field of environmental protection and biodiversity conservation, with which country?
[A] Germany
[B] Finland
[C] Italy
[D] New Zealand
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Correct Answer: B [Finland]
Notes:
India and Finland recently signed an MoU for developing cooperation in the field of Environment protection and biodiversity conservation.
The MoU also seeks to exchange best practices in areas like prevention of air and water pollution, waste management, and promotion of circular economy. Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar signed the MoU virtually with his Finnish counterpart.
47. ‘Delhi Chalo’ is the name of the protest being held by which category of people in India?
[A] Farmers
[B] Sanitation Workers
[C] Bank employees
[D] Teachers
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Correct Answer: A [Farmers]
Notes:
Several groups of farmers from Punjab, Haryana and other parts of the country, demanding the repeal of the new agriculture reform laws passed by the Union Government, are holding protests under the name of ‘Delhi Chalo’.
The farmers were granted permission to hold peaceful protests at Nirankari Ground in North west Delhi. As per the farmers, the new agriculture laws will dismantle the minimum support price (MSP) system.
48. Which state debarred its Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) and retired IPS officer Lalduhoma, from its state assembly?
[A] Assam
[B] Mizoram
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Madhya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Mizoram]
Notes:
Mizoram has debarred its Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) and retired IPS officer Lalduhoma from the state assembly. He was in charge of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi’s security.
In 1988, he was the first Member of Parliament to have been disqualified from the Lok Sabha, under the Anti-Defection Law. At present, the charge on him is despite being elected as an independent candidate, he declared himself as a representative of ZPM.
49. India signed an agreement for cooperation in the field of hydrography, with which country?
[A] Germany
[B] Finland
[C] Vietnam
[D] France
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Correct Answer: C [Vietnam]
Notes:
India and Vietnam recently signed an agreement for cooperation in the field of hydrography. The agreement is signed during the virtual conference held between India’s Defence minister Rajnath Singh and his Vietnamese counterpart.
The agreement also enables sharing of data between the countries and assist in production of navigational charts. Hydrography includes measurement of physical features of oceans and seas.
50. Which organisation released ‘Guidelines on physical activity and sedentary behaviour’?
[A] United Nations
[B] World Health Organisation
[C] Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
[D] Indian Council of Medical Research
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Correct Answer: B [World Health Organisation]
Notes:
The World Health Organisation has released ‘Guidelines on physical activity and sedentary behaviour’.
As per the guidelines, at least 150 to 300 minutes of moderate to vigorous aerobic activity per week is recommended for all adults. It also highlights that one in four adults, and four out of five adolescents, do not get enough physical activity, which causes a significant loss in productivity.