1. Which technology company has launched a campaign named ‘Make Small Strong’?
[A] Microsoft
[B] Google
[C] Amazon
[D] Facebook
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Correct Answer: B [Google]
Notes:
Google India has recently announced the launch of its nationwide campaign named ‘Make Small Strong’.
It aims to help support small businesses and enhance demand through customer support. It encourages people to buy locally and promote their favourite retailers by posting reviews. This new programme is based on feedback from Small and Medium Businesses.
2. Which company has started exploration of Kolar Gold Fields after 16 years?
[A] Reliance Industries Limited
[B] Mineral Exploration Corporation Limited
[C] National Mineral Development Corporation
[D] Coal India Limited
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Correct Answer: B [Mineral Exploration Corporation Limited]
Notes:
Mineral Exploration Corporation Limited (MECL) has commenced the exploration of the Kolar Gold Fields (KGF) in Karnataka. MECL is a Mini Ratna PSU under the Ministry of Mines.
This mining activity is expected to help resolve Bharat Gold Mines Limited (BGML) issue over exploration of the gold field, which is pending for past 16 years.
3. India has committed to build a 100-bedded hospital, 22,000-seater stadium in which country?
[A] Sri Lanka
[B] Maldives
[C] Bangladesh
[D] Nepal
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Correct Answer: B [Maldives]
Notes:
India has committed to build a 100-bedded cancer hospital and a 22,000-seater cricket stadium in Hulhumale, Maldives.
According to the Indian Embassy in Maldives, this facility is provided under the USD 800 million Line of Credit (LoC) extended to the country, by the Export Import Bank of India (EXIM) Bank in March 2019.
4. Ministry of Defence has designated Alpha Design Technologies Limited for upgrading which defence system?
[A] Pinaka Artillery System
[B] Pechora surface to air systems
[C] Brahmos Missile System
[D] Navic System
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Correct Answer: B [Pechora surface to air systems]
Notes:
The Union Defence Ministry has designated Alpha Design Technologies Limited (ADTL) to upgrade the soviet era Pechora surface to air systems.
As per the Rs.591 crore contract, the firm would be upgrading 16 such systems. Alpha Design Technologies Limited is a Bengaluru based company that is specialized in defence electronics, avionics and space satellite systems.
5. ‘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]
Notes:
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).
6. 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.
7. The Maritime Patrol Aircraft ‘P-8A’, that was seen in news recently, belongs to which country?
[A] China
[B] United States
[C] Japan
[D] Israel
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Correct Answer: B [United States]
Notes:
A United States Navy P-8A long range Maritime Patrol Aircra landed at Port Blair in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
This is seen as a significant incident as this is the first time a U.S. P-8 aircraft landed at Port Blair for refuelling under the bilateral logistics support agreement. The agreement is called the Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement (LEMOA).
8. The Union Government has paid over Rs. 1000 crore to around 40000 farmers for procurement of which food grain?
[A] Wheat
[B] Rice
[C] Maize
[D] Sorghum
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Correct Answer: B [Rice]
Notes:
The Central Government has paid around Rs. 1082 crore were paid to over 41 thousand farmers for procurement of paddy on Minimum Support Price.
As per the Consumer Affairs Ministry, as on October 10, the cumulative procurement of Paddy in this Kharif Marketing Season is over 5.73 lakh tonnes. Paddy procurement for the 2020-21 year has also commenced across the procuring States.
9. In which country, the holy city of Mecca is located?
[A] United Arab Emirates
[B] Kuwait
[C] Bahrain
[D] Saudi Arabia
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Correct Answer: D [Saudi Arabia]
Notes:
The authorities of Saudi Arabia have announced that the Umrah pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca has been resumed.
Due to the spread of Covid-19, Saudi Arabia had earlier suspended the pilgrimage for foreign and domestic Muslims in March. The country has decided to open up the pilgrimage in gradual phases with precaution, depending upon the pandemic’s spread.
10. India has provided around 3000 vials of Remdisvir to which country?
[A] Sri Lanka
[B] Myanmar
[C] Thailand
[D] Nepal
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Correct Answer: B [Myanmar]
Notes:
Indian Army Chief General M M Naravane and Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla have handed over 3,000 vials of Remdesivir to Myanmar.
The vials were handed over to Myanmar State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi, during their two-day visit, which aims to expand ties in areas including connectivity, defence and security. This is also the first visit of Army Chief to the country.
