1. The first Roll on- Roll Off (RORO) service of which section of Indian Railways was flagged off recently?
[A] Central Railway
[B] Western Railway
[C] North Eastern Railways
[D] South Western Railways
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Correct Answer: D [South Western Railways]
Notes:
The first Roll on Roll off (RORO) service of the South Western Railways was flagged off from Nelamangla (Karnataka) to Solapur (Maharashtra). RORO is the transportation model where trucks loaded with various commodities are loaded on open flat railway wagons.
Jitendra Realty and Infrastructure, a Solapur based firm, explored the commercial feasibility of RO-RO train services between Solapur and Bengaluru. It was approved by the Railway Board in April 2020.
2. What is the name of the event observed by all Ministries for a fortnight, to focus on the issues of ‘Swachhata’?
[A] Swachhata Pakhwada
[B] Swachhta Samiksha
[C] Swachhata Vidhya
[D] Swachhata Survekshan
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Correct Answer: A [Swachhata Pakhwada]
Notes:
Under the Swachh Bharat Mission of the Ministry of Jal Shakti, an event with a duration of a fortnight is observed to focus on the issues of Swachhata.
Named as ‘Swachhata Pakhwada’, the event was started in the year 2016 and an annual calendar is provided to the Ministries with a fortnight allotted to them. Recently, the Department of Fertilizers is observing Swachhta Pakhwada from September 1-15.
3. Which institution has recently developed world’s largest ‘Solar tree’ in India?
[A] ISRO
[B] CSIR
[C] IIT Bombay
[D] IISc
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Correct Answer: B [CSIR]
Notes:
The CSIR’s Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CMERI) has developed the world’s largest ‘solar tree’, It is installed at the CSIR residential complex, Durgapur in West Bengal.
The solar tree is ergonomically designed to ensure maximum solar exposure of each solar photovoltaic panel. The tree has an annual capacity to generate 12,000-14,000 units of Power. There is a total of 35 Solar photovoltaic panels in each tree.
4. Which organization released a survey that finds over half of the 25 kinds of health services is disrupted due to COVID-19?
[A] WEF
[B] WHO
[C] UNICEF
[D] IMF
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Correct Answer: B [WHO]
Notes:
According to a survey by World Health Organization (WHO), countries have witnessed disruptions in at least half of the 25 kinds of health services, due to Covid-19 pandemic.
Immunisation services were the most affected while diagnosis and treatment of non-communicable diseases (NCD) was the second-most impacted. The report states that 94% of the countries in survey concentrated their efforts only on tackling Covid-19.
5. Union Cabinet has approved a MoU with which country in the field of geology and mineral resources?
[A] Nepal
[B] Bangladesh
[C] Finland
[D] Myanmar
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Correct Answer: C [Finland]
Notes:
The Union Cabinet, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved a MoU with Finland in the field of geology.
The MoU seeks for cooperation in the field of geology and mineral resources between Geological Survey of India (Ministry of Mines) and Geological Survey of Finland. The countries would work for mutual economic, social and environmental benefits.
6. Which two Union Territories of India have joined in the ‘One Nation One Ration Card’ Scheme?
[A] Ladakh and Lakshadweep
[B] Ladakh and Puducherry
[C] Puducherry and Andaman & Nicobar
[D] Lakshadweep and Andaman & Nicobar
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Correct Answer: A [Ladakh and Lakshadweep]
Notes:
Two Union Territories of India Ladakh and Lakshadweep have been recently integrated to One Nation One Ration Card Scheme.
With this, a total of 26 states and UTs are seamlessly integrated in the national cluster of the scheme. The UTs have successfully completed the trial of portability transactions with other States and UTs.
7. Which Ministry has released the SOP for metro train operations in the country?
[A] Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
[B] Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
[C] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
[D] Ministry of Railways
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Correct Answer: C [Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs]
Notes:
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has released Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) operation of Metro Trains in the country.
The metro services are set to restart from 7th September. It has been directed that wearing of face mask is mandatory for all passengers and staff. In order to ensure social distancing, markings at stations and inside trains will also be done.
8. Which country has allowed flights from all countries to cross its skies to reach the UAE?
[A] India
[B] Pakistan
[C] Saudi Arabia
[D] Turkey
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Correct Answer: C [Saudi Arabia]
Notes:
After the United Arab Emirates requested, Saudi Arabia announced that it will allow flights from all countries to cross its skies to reach the UAE.
Before some days, Saudi Arabia allowed the first direct Israeli commercial passenger flight use its airspace to reach the UAE. It carried a high-level delegation of the Government of Israel and the USA, which moderated the ties.
9. Metro train services are to be operated across the country, except in which state/UT?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Kerala
[D] West Bengal
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Correct Answer: A [Maharashtra]
Notes:
The Union Ministry of Housing and Urban affairs has released a set of guidelines for the restarting Metro services under the Unlock 4 measures.
Metro trains will resume services in a phased manner across the country from September 7, except in Maharashtra. The state will decide on when to restart the services. As per the guidelines, the stations coming under containment zones will remain closed.
10. Google has partnered with which nation to develop flood warning service?
[A] India
[B] Sri Lanka
[C] Nepal
[D] Bangladesh
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Correct Answer: D [Bangladesh]
Notes:
Google has partnered with Bangladesh for development of a comprehensive flood warning services in the country.
Presently it has covered more than 40 million people in Bangladesh and it is proposed to expand its service to the whole of the country. The flood warning services would double the lead time so that people have an extra day to prepare in case of floods.
