11. Which country has launched the ‘Indo-Pacific strategy’ with India?
[A] UAE
[B] Germany
[C] Italy
[D] Brazil
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Correct Answer: B [Germany]
Notes:
The current President of the European Union, Germany has launched its Indo-Pacific strategy with India.
The strategy launched by the Germany’s Foreign Ministry suggested dialogue with institutions such as Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC), and Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA), in the fields of maritime safety and disaster risk management.
12. What is the name of the typhoon that hit North Korea recently?
[A] Maysak
[B] Camphene
[C] Haishen
[D] Lisa
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Correct Answer: A [Maysak]
Notes:
A powerful Typhoon named “Maysak” (Cambodian word) hit North Korea and has brought heavy rain and floods in the region.
Maysak is the second typhoon in a week to hit the Korean peninsula. Another powerful Typhoon named Bavi made a land fall in the country in the last week of August 2020. The typhoon also hit the regions in South Korea.
13. Which regulating entity has released revised Priority Sector Lending guidelines recently?
[A] Ministry of Finance
[B] SIDBI
[C] RBI
[D] NABARD
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Correct Answer: C [RBI]
Notes:
The Reserve Bank of India has released revised guidelines for Priority sector lending (PSL). This has been done to achieve better credit penetration in the country.
The new guidelines have mechanism to enhance flow of credit to credit deficient areas. Also, under the new prevision bank finance to start-ups up to Rs.50 crore can be considered as Priority Sector Advance.
14. The National Institute of Tribal Research (NITR) is to be established in which Indian city?
[A] Bhopal
[B] New Delhi
[C] Indore
[D] Kanpur
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Correct Answer: B [New Delhi]
Notes:
An agreement was signed between Ministry of Tribal Affairs and Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA).
The agreement aims to setup National Institute of Tribal Research (NITR) at the IIPA campus, New Delhi and was signed in the presence of Union Minister for Tribal Affairs Arjun Munda. It will provide quality tribal research in association with reputed government and non-government NGOs.
15. What is the name of the typhoon that has hit Japan and is approaching South Korea?
[A] Haishen
[B] Sinlaku
[C] Hagupit
[D] Bavi
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Correct Answer: A [Haishen]
Notes:
As per the Japan Meteorological Agency, the typhoon Haishen hit Japan and released fierce winds and rains.
Haishen means Sea God in Chinese and the typhoon unleashed winds of speed over 180 kilometers per hour and damaged some parts of Okinawa, Kyushu island. The typhoon is estimated to approach some regions of South Korea.
16. ’10 Hafte 10 Baje 10 Minute’ is an Anti-Dengue campaign organised in which Indian state/UT?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] New Delhi
[C] Bihar
[D] Jharkhand
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Correct Answer: B [New Delhi]
Notes:
Around two crore people in Delhi are to collaborate to participate in the ’10 Hafte 10 Baje 10 Minute’ Anti-Dengue campaign.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal launched the 10-week campaign that aims to create awareness on vector-borne diseases. It urges the people to inspect their houses for any signs of stagnant clean water and to drain it. Last year, Delhi launched a similar campaign.
17. Which institute is to set up new Centres for Skilling and Technical Support in Bhagalpur and Varanasi?
[A] Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering and Technology
[B] Institute of Pesticides Formulation Technology
[C] CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute
[D] CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute (CSIR-CDRI)
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Correct Answer: A [Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering and Technology]
Notes:
The Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering and Technology (CIPET) is to establish two new Centres for skilling and technical support at Bhagalpur and Varanasi.
CIPET is an autonomous research and training institution under the Chemicals and Fertilisers Ministry. Around 1,000 youths will be trained in each centre every year through Diploma and Skill development programmes for employment in petrochemicals and allied industries.
18. The final stretch of phase 1 of which Metro service was inaugurated recently?
[A] Kolkata
[B] Kochi
[C] Mumbai
[D] Delhi
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Correct Answer: B [Kochi]
Notes:
The Chief Minister of Kerala Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated the Kochi Metro’s final stretch of the Phase-I covering Thykoodam to Petta which is 3 km long.
The inauguration was made virtually. With this, the phase-1 of Kochi Metro is complete at a cost of Rs.6218 crore. The inaugural function was presided by Hardeep Singh Puri, Union Minister of Housing & Urban Affairs.
19. The Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) that has been tested for hot and high weather conditions, is developed by which organisation?
[A] Hindustan Aeronautical Limited
[B] Defence Research and Development Organisation
[C] Bharat Electronics Limited
[D] New Space India Limited
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Correct Answer: A [Hindustan Aeronautical Limited]
Notes:
The Hindustan Aeronautical Limited-HAL’s indigenously developed Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) has successfully demonstrated high altitude capability in hot and high weather conditions in the Himalayas.
The helicopter also demonstrated its payload capability in Siachen glacier. The Army version of LUH is to be presented for Initial Operational Clearance.
20. As per the data from the CGA, what is the quantum of India’s borrowing from April- July, to tackle Covid-19?
[A] Rs 3,165 Cr
[B] Rs 5,165 Cr
[C] Rs 17,165 Cr
[D] Rs 39, 165 Cr
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Correct Answer: D [Rs 39, 165 Cr]
Notes:
According to the recent data from the Controller General of Accounts, India borrowed a record high Rs 39, 165 Crores from Multilateral agencies.
India has undertaken this borrowing to meet expenses related to tackling Covid-19. This is the highest external financing for any full fiscal year. Earlier, in the financial year 2016-17, India had borrowed Rs14,811 crore in external sources.