11. Who became the first Indian to win a Grand Slam singles main draw match in seven years?
[A] Sumit Nagal
[B] Prajnesh Gunneswaran
[C] Rohan Bopanna
[D] Yuki Bhambri
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Correct Answer: A [Sumit Nagal]
Notes:
Indian ace Tennis player Sumit Nagal became the first Indian to win a Grand Slam singles main draw match in seven years.
The 23-year old entered the second round of the ongoing US Open tournament. He defeated Bradley Klahn of the United States in the men’s singles first round. Prior to this achievement, Somdev Devvarman had reached the second round of the Australian Open, French Open, and US Open.
12. 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.
13. Which organization has constituted a 6-member panel for index linked insurance products?
[A] RBI
[B] NICL
[C] IRDAI
[D] LIC
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Correct Answer: C [IRDAI]
Notes:
Insurance Regulatory Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has constituted a 6-member panel to examine feasibility of permitting life insurance companies to offer index linked insurance products.
The panel would be headed by the appointed actuary of LIC, Dinesh Pant. Presently Life Insurance companies are offering two types of products namely Unit linked insurance plans and traditional plans.
14. Ministry of Defence partnered with BMEL, Tata Power and L&T for supply of Pinaka Regiments to which armed force?
[A] Indian Army
[B] Indian Navy
[C] Indian Air Force
[D] Indian Coast Guard
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Correct Answer: A [Indian Army]
Notes:
In a boost to Make in India mission in Defence Sector, the Acquisition Wing of Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed contracts with Bharat Earth Movers Ltd. (BEML), Tata Power Company Ltd. (TPCL) and Larsen & Toubro (L&T).
The contracts have been signed for supply of 6 Pinaka Regiments to the Artillery unit of the Indian Army. The approximate cost of the project is Rs 2580 Crores
15. 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.
16. Which organization is to procure 250 electric vehicles from Tata Motors and Hyundai Motors?
[A] BEE
[B] EESL
[C] NTPC
[D] ONGC
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Correct Answer: B [EESL]
Notes:
The Ministry of Power’s Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) is set to procure 250 electric vehicles from Tata Motors and Hyundai Motors.
The government’s electric vehicles procurement arm, will procure 150 units of Tata Nexon EV and 100 units of Hyundai Kona EV. The companies were selected by way of an international competitive bidding.
17. V.S. Gaitonde, who was seen in news recently, is associated with which profession?
[A] Sportsperson
[B] Artist
[C] Lawyer
[D] Politician
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Correct Answer: B [Artist]
Notes:
A painting of V.S. Gaitonde has become the most expensive work of art by an Indian artist, as it has fetched Rs 32 Crore at an auction held at Mumbai auction house Pundole.
The untitled oil-on-canvas painting was created in the year 1974 and was bought by an unnamed international buyer. This sale breaks the record held by another art work of V.S. Gaitonde that fetched Rs 29.3 crore in the year 2015.
18. The Covid-19 RT-PCR test kits of which Indian company has received validation from Drug Controller of India?
[A] My Lab
[B] Swagene
[C] Aquitylabs
[D] Pfizer
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Correct Answer: A [My Lab]
Notes:
“Mylab”, a molecular diagnostic company based at Pune, became the first company in India to get Covid 19 test kits validated by Drug Controller of India.
The validation of the Reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) tests kits developed by the company has been validated by the National Institute of Virology.
19. Which state has re launched a self-employment scheme named ‘SVAYEM’?
[A] Odisha
[B] Bihar
[C] Assam
[D] Madhya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: C [Assam]
Notes:
The Government of Assam has re-launched an old scheme named “SVAYEM” which aims to provide self-employment to 2 lakh youth in the state. SVAYEM stands for Swami Vivekananda Assam Youth Empowerment.
The scheme would provide Rs.50,000 as seed capital to selected youth, to commence their business. The total outlay of the scheme is Rs.1000 crore.
20. Who has recently won the 48th annual world open chess tournament?
[A] P Iniyan
[B] Swayams Mishra
[C] P Karthikeyan
[D] Karthik Venkataraman
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Correct Answer: A [P Iniyan]
Notes:
Indian young Grand Master P.Iniyan won the 48th annual world open chess tournament conducted recently.
This tournament was conducted in an online format due to the Covid 19 pandemic. The event was conducted in 3 rounds where in 122 participants of 16 countries participated.
