1. What is ‘Ganga Avalokan’, that was seen in news recently?
[A] Campaign
[B] Museum
[C] Commemorative Stamp
[D] Channel
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Correct Answer: B [Museum]
Notes:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated six mega development projects in Uttarakhand under the Namami Gange Mission.
A first of its kind Museum named ‘Ganga Avalokan’ on the River Ganga at Haridwar, was also inaugurated. The Prime Minister also released a book titled “Rowing Down the Ganges” and a new logo for the Jal Jeevan Mission.
2. Which Union Ministry launched the ‘CSIR- Technologies for rural development’?
[A] Ministry of Science and Technology
[B] Ministry of Education
[C] Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
[D] Ministry of Rural Development
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Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Science and Technology]
Notes:
Union Science and Technology Minister Harsh Vardhan has launched the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Technologies for Rural Development.
The technologies have been launched under a joint initiative of CSIR, Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA), Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IITD) and Vijnana Bharti (VIBHA). The technologies include improved beehive, dehumidified drier and agricultural waste-based biodegradable plates.
3. Which Indian bureaucrat has been appointed as India’s next ambassador to Cambodia?
[A] Devyani Uttam Khobragade
[B] Taranjit Singh Sandhu
[C] Harsh Vardhan Shringla
[D] Navtej Sarna
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Correct Answer: A [Devyani Uttam Khobragade]
Notes:
Indian Foreign Service officer Devyani Uttam Khobragade has been appointed as India’s next ambassador to Cambodia.
This has been announced by the Ministry of External Affairs. Ms Khobragade is a 1999-batch Indian Foreign Service officer, currently serving as a joint secretary in the External Affairs Ministry. She has served in Indian missions in Berlin, Islamabad, Rome and New York.
4. Which firm has developed R-Green Kit for diagnosis of COVID-19 infection in 2 hours?
[A] AIIMS
[B] ICMR
[C] Reliance Life Sciences
[D] Tata Institute of Fundamental Sciences
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Correct Answer: C [Reliance Life Sciences]
Notes:
Reliance Life Sciences, a subsidiary of Reliance India Limited has developed a Real Time PCR kit named R-Green Kit. The kit can be used for diagnosis of COVID-19 infection in about 2 hours.
At present, the PCR kits used in India takes about 24 hours to diagnose the infection. The R Green Kit developed by Reliance has been validated by ICMR for its performance.
5. What is the name of the nuclear capable hypersonic missile that was test-fired from Odisha test range?
[A] Veer
[B] Shaurya
[C] Agni VII
[D] Tejas
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Correct Answer: B [Shaurya]
Notes:
India has successfully test fired its indigenously developed nuclear capable hypersonic missile ‘Shaurya’.
The surface-to-surface tactical missile, with a strike range of around 1,000 km, has been test fired from a test range in Odisha. ‘Shaurya’ is the land variant of India’s K-15 missile and is capable of carrying payloads of 200 kg to 1000 kg.
6. ‘Bongosagar’ is a Military Exercise between India and which country?
[A] Sri Lanka
[B] Madagascar
[C] Bangladesh
[D] France
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Correct Answer: C [Bangladesh]
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Bongosagar is the bilateral naval exercise between India and Bangladesh. The second edition of the exercise was held in Northern Bay of Bengal.
Indian Navy ships Kiltan, Khukri and Bangladesh Navy Ships participated in surface warfare drills and other operations. This exercise will be followed by the third edition of India Bangladesh Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT).
7. Indian Navy undertook the process of ‘Aerial Seeding’ to increase green cover in which city?
[A] Mumbai
[B] Vishakhapatnam
[C] Cochin
[D] Chennai
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Correct Answer: B [Vishakhapatnam]
Notes:
The Indian Navy along with Greater Vishakhapatnam Municipal Corporation had undertaken Aerial Seeding in Vishakhapatnam.
This initiative is aimed to increase green cover in and around Vishakhapatnam. Over 6.25 tonnes of seed balls were air dropped in five locations from the Naval helicopters.
8. Indian Army has signed a project worth Rs.7796 crore with which company for strengthening ASCON communication network?
[A] Reliance Industries Ltd
[B] ITI Limited
[C] BEL
[D] Tata Communications Ltd
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Correct Answer: B [ITI Limited]
Notes:
Indian Army has signed a Rs.7,796 crore project with ITI Limited, a telecom & Defence equipment manufacturing PSU.
The project has been signed for Phase IV of Army Static Switched Communication Network (ASCON) project. The ASCON is a telecom network for secured communication across the country. The project also includes maintenance of the network for a period of 10 years by ITI Limited.
9. Which car manufacturer has announced to withdraw from Formula One?
[A] Ferrari
[B] Mercedes
[C] BMW
[D] Honda
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Correct Answer: D [Honda]
Notes:
The Japanese automobile manufacturer Honda has announced to withdraw from Formula One (F1 racing) by the end of the 2021.
The decision has been announced by Honda, to achieve its goal of carbon neutrality and other environmental initiatives. Honda has been the engine supplier for the F1 teams Red Bull and Alpha Tauri.
10. The unit of which Technology Company has launched ‘National Qualifier Test’ to IT students and professionals?
[A] Infosys
[B] TCS
[C] Mindtree
[D] Zoho
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Correct Answer: B [TCS]
Notes:
TCS iON, a unit of Tata Consultancy Services has announced the launch of National Qualifier Test (NQT), IT students and professionals.
The Test will be a common gateway test for several participating corporate firms for their fresher recruitment programmes. The NQT will be conducted every quarter and the score will be valid for two years.