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 astronomical observatory of India has completed five years of mapping stars?
[A] Astrosat
[B] Risat
[C] Cartosat
[D] South Asian Satellite
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Correct Answer: A [Astrosat]
Notes:
India’s first multi-wavelength astronomical observatory named ‘Astrosat’ has recently completed five years of imaging objects in space.
The satellite was launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in 2015. It has successfully carried out over 1000 observations of 800 unique celestial sources. A discovery of a galaxy located at a distance of about 10 billion light-years from Earth has been made using it.
3. Flipkart and which General insurance company has launched insurance cover for online financial frauds?
[A] National Insurance Company
[B] Bajaj Allianz
[C] Tata AIG
[D] Sundaram Insurance
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Correct Answer: B [Bajaj Allianz]
Notes:
Flipkart and Bajaj Allianz have collaborated to offer ‘Digital Suraksha Group Insurance’.
The insurance product is aimed at customers who wish to cover themselves against financial losses incurred due to cyber-attacks, cyber frauds, or other such activities on online platforms. This insurance covers for direct financial loss due to online frauds up to the sum insured.
4. India is set to acquire 72,000 assault rifles from which country?
[A] Israel
[B] Iran
[C] USA
[D] Russia
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Correct Answer: C [USA]
Notes:
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) headed by the Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved capital acquisition proposals in Defence sector worth Rs.229 crore.
The proposals include acquisition of 72,000 assault rifles from the United States of America. These proposals include material acquisitions from both Indian and foreign players and is aligned with Atma Nirbhar Policy of Self Reliance.
5. Which e-commerce giant has launched a new ‘Fulfilment Centre’ in Tamil Nadu?
[A] Flipkart
[B] Cloud Tail
[C] Alibaba
[D] Amazon
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Correct Answer: D [Amazon]
Notes:
Major E-commerce giant Amazon has launched its new Fulfilment Centre in Tamil Nadu. This is aimed to strengthening the firm’s network in the state.
This facility is expected to offer significant employment opportunities in Tamil Nadu and give a boost to the Economy. The facility has a 7 lakh cubic feet of storage space and can accommodate lakhs of products, appliances and furniture.
6. Which supersonic cruise missile with Indigenous Booster has been successfully flight tested?
[A] BrahMos
[B] Nirbhay
[C] Shaurya
[D] Viraat
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Correct Answer: A [BrahMos]
Notes:
India has successfully test fired a new version of the surface-to-surface supersonic cruise missile BrahMos.
The missile with a number of indigenously developed sub-systems including a Booster was flight-tested from the integrated test range at Balasore in Odisha. It has an extended range of about 400 km from the earlier 290 km range.
7. Which Indian leader founded the ‘Harijan Sevak Sangh’?
[A] B R Ambedkar
[B] M K Gandhi
[C] Rettaimalai Srinivasan
[D] Jagjivan Ram
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Correct Answer: B [M K Gandhi]
Notes:
Mahatma Gandhi founded the organisation named ‘Harijan Sevak Sangh’ in 1932, to work for the upliftment of the Depressed class people.
The Sangh was established to fight untouchability in the country. While establishing the Sangh, Gandhi also started a new weekly paper named ‘the Harijan’. The Sangh is headquartered at New Delhi.
8. What is the name of the initiative by Defence Ministry to identify innovations created by Indian Armed Forces personnel?
[A] Project Armed Force
[B] Idea Force
[C] iDEX4Fauji
[D] Mission Fauji
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Correct Answer: C [iDEX4Fauji]
Notes:
iDEX4Fauji is an initiative launched by the Ministry of Defence to identify innovations created by Indian Armed Forces personnel.
The initiative has been launched to reward innovations identified by members of the Armed Forces and will boost innovative ideas from soldiers/ field formations. The Minister also launched Defence India Startup Challenge-4.
9. The “Ambedkar Social Innovation and Incubation Mission (ASIIM)” has been launched by which ministry?
[A] Ministry of MSME
[B] Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
[C] Ministry of HRD
[D] Ministry of Tribal Affairs
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment]
Notes:
The Ambedkar Social Innovation and Incubation Mission (ASIIM) has been launched by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment under the Venture Capital Fund for SCs.
The mission has been launched with an aim to promote innovation and entrepreneurship among Scheduled Caste students studying in higher educational institutions.
10. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to launch Venus mission by which year?
[A] 2022
[B] 2023
[C] 2025
[D] 2030
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Correct Answer: C [2025]
Notes:
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has proposed to launch its Venus mission by the year 2025.
French space agency CNES would also participate in the mission. Presently, the two nations are working closely on ISRO’s human space mission Gaganyaan that aims to send 3 Indians to space by 2022.