1. India co-sponsored a Security Council resolution tabled by which country, that seeks women’s participation in peacekeeping missions?
[A] Sri Lanka
[B] Bangladesh
[C] Indonesia
[D] Afghanistan
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Correct Answer: C [Indonesia]
Notes:
India has recently co-sponsored a Security Council resolution tabled by Indonesia in the United Nations, that seeks women’s participation in peacekeeping missions.
Indonesia is currently a non-permanent member in UN Security Council. India’s Permanent Mission at the United Nations supported the resolution, that was passed by a consensus in the Security Council.
2. Which company has launched a new ventilation device named ‘SpiceOxy’?
[A] SpiceJet
[B] IndiGo
[C] Reliance
[D] Amul
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Correct Answer: A [SpiceJet]
Notes:
Gurgaon-based Indian airline SpiceJet has recently launched a compact, portable ventilation device named ‘SpiceOxy’.
The handy and affordable device can be used for patients with mild to moderate breathing issues. SpiceJet has also introduced a fingertip pulse oximeter, which can be used to measure the oxygen level of the blood.
3. Which company has purchased 74% stake in Mumbai International Airports Limited (MIAL)?
[A] Tata Group
[B] Reliance Industries Ltd
[C] Adani Group
[D] GMR Infra
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Correct Answer: C [Adani Group]
Notes:
74 % stake in Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL) has been acquired by the Multinational conglomerate company, Adani Group.
With the purchase of 50.5% stake of GVK group and 23.5% stake of other minority partners in MIAL, the Adani Group becomes the second largest Airport operator in the country after GMR Group that operates Delhi and Hyderabad airports.
4. The Economic Ministers consultation meeting of India with which multilateral association was virtually held recently?
[A] BRICS
[B] ASEAN
[C] SAARC
[D] BIMSTEC
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Correct Answer: B [ASEAN]
Notes:
The 17th ASEAN-India Economic Ministers Consultations was held virtually and was co-chaired by Piyush Goyal, the Union Minister for Commerce and Industry & Railways.
The virtual meeting was attended by the Trade Ministers of 10 ASEAN countries. The discussion was focused on ASEAN India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA).
5. Which country has amended its labour laws and raised the minimum wages to labourers by 25%?
[A] UAE
[B] Saudi Arabia
[C] Qatar
[D] Oman
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Correct Answer: C [Qatar]
Notes:
Qatar has announced major changes in its labour laws and policies. The country has announced to raise the minimum wage by 25 % to 1,000 riyals per month.
The country has also scrapped the requirement for workers to get permission from their employers to change jobs. As Qatar is the host of FIFA world cup 2022, it has been under the spotlight.
6. How many sports disciplines has been added for direct recruitment of sportspersons to Government jobs?
[A] 3
[B] 8
[C] 15
[D] 20
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Correct Answer: D [20]
Notes:
The Central Government has added 20 more sports disciplines in the list of sports eligible for direct recruitment in Group C level government posts through sports quota.
Earlier there were 43 disciplines which have now been raised to 63 disciplines. Meritorious sports persons who have represented their state or India in national or international competitions are eligible for government jobs, under the special quota.
7. Which power generation company has been ranked at the first position in the list made by Mercom Capital?
[A] Tata Power
[B] Adani Power
[C] Reliance Power
[D] NTPC
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Correct Answer: B [Adani Power]
Notes:
The recently released ranking of global solar companies by Mercom Capital, India’s leading business conglomerate Adani Group has been named as the top global solar power generation company in terms of operating solar projects.
As per the ranking report, Adani is roughly 70 % larger than the next largest global solar power generation company.
8. As per the U.S. Department of Defense’s 2020 report, which country has the largest navy in the world?
[A] India
[B] China
[C] Israel
[D] United States
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Correct Answer: B [China]
Notes:
The United States Department of Defense released its 2020 annual report to the US Congress, on Chinese military power.
As per the DoD report, China has the largest navy in the world, with a battle force of around 350 ships and submarines including over 130 major surface combatants. Whereas, the U.S. Navy’s battle force is approximately 293 ships.
9. Which institute along with IISER, Tirupati has developed a Hybrid sterilization system that decontaminates PPEs?
[A] IIT Tirupati
[B] IIT Hyderabad
[C] IIT Guwahati
[D] IIT Bhilai
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Correct Answer: A [IIT Tirupati]
Notes:
IIT Tirupati (IITT) in collaboration with Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Tirupati, have developed a new technology named the ‘Hybrid sterilization system’.
It can decontaminate the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that are used by the Health workers to contain the spread of COVID 19. This Portable Optical Cavity Sterilization Unit (POSCU) sterilises the PPEs and other items which can be reused.
10. Who has appointed as the new President of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM)?
[A] Kenichi Ayukawa
[B] Chung Mong-koo
[C] Guenter Butschek
[D] Gaku Nakanishi
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Correct Answer: A [Kenichi Ayukawa]
Notes:
The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) has elected Kenichi Ayukawa as its new President.
He has been the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Maruti Suzuki India since 2013. He earlier served as the Vice President of SIAM and is succeeding Rajan Wadhera. Vipin Sondhi of Ashok Leyland is elected as the Vice President.