11. Which trade association of India has launched “Future Business Group”?
[A] ASSOCHAM
[B] CII
[C] CDAC
[D] NASSCOM
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Correct Answer: B [CII]
Notes:
Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has launched “Future Business Group” initiative to support new businesses launched during the past few years.
This initiative aims at creating a ‘National strategy for future businesses’, together with Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). The initiative will also identify new growth options and help to establish international relations.
12. Bangladeshi vessel named “MV Premier” made a trial run to Tripura, through which river?
[A] Brahmaputra
[B] Gumti
[C] Ganga
[D] Teesta
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Correct Answer: B [Gumti]
Notes:
The Bangladeshi vessel named “MV Premier” made a trial run from Daudkandi in Bangladesh to Sonamura in Tripura, through the river Gumti.
The vessel was loaded with 50 metric tonne of cement and covered a distance of 93 kilometers through the river. This trial run would enhance connectivity between Bangladesh and the North Eastern states of India boosting bilateral trade with Bangladesh.
13. What is the name of the Naval exercise that is being held between India and Russia?
[A] Indra Navy
[B] Mission Navy
[C] Garuda Shakti
[D] Hand in Hand
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Correct Answer: A [Indra Navy]
Notes:
The 11th edition of ‘INDRA NAVY’ – a biennial maritime exercise between the Indian Navy and Russian Navy has commenced in the Bay of Bengal.
It is a 2-day exercise and would be conducted in a non-contact format at sea. India has deployed guided missile destroyer, frigate vessels, fleet tanker and their integral helicopters in the exercise.
14. Researchers of which organization have developed Diagnostic therapy drug candidate for lung cancer?
[A] AIIMS
[B] IIT Delhi
[C] JNCASR
[D] ICMR
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Correct Answer: C [JNCASR]
Notes:
Researchers at Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) have developed a theragnostic (diagnostic therapy) drug candidate for lung cancer.
JNCASR is an autonomous institute under the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Govt. of India. Lung cancer is one of the most common cause of cancer related death and is tough to detect at early stages thereby making it difficult to treat.
15. What is the name of the new brand identity of Vodafone Idea?
[A] Id-fone
[B] Voidea
[C] VI
[D] Mi
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Correct Answer: C [VI]
Notes:
The Vodafone Idea Limited has revealed its new integrated brand identity “VI” (read as ‘We’), using just the initials of both Vodafone and Idea.
The new brand name has been launched after 2 years since the merger of Vodafone and Idea took place. The company has also revealed a reward programme named ‘Happy Surprises’. The Supreme Court has given telecom companies 10 years to pay adjusted gross revenue dues (AGR) dues.
16. The programme named ‘Khadi Agarbatti AatmaNirbhar Mission’ is implemented by which Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Education
[B] Ministry of Tribal Affairs
[C] Ministry of MSME
[D] Ministry of Labour
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Correct Answer: C [Ministry of MSME]
Notes:
The programme named ‘Khadi Agarbatti Aatmanirbhar Mission’ is implemented by the Union MSME Ministry. The programme is aimed at creating employment for the unemployed and migrant workers give handholding artisans and support the local agarbatti industry.
To make India self-reliant in this sector, the total size of the programme, has been increased to more than ₹55 crore. This includes immediate support to 1,500 artisans and development of two centres of Excellence costing at ₹2.20 crore.
17. What is the new name of Indian Civil & Administrative Association?
[A] ICS Association
[B] IAS Association
[C] Indian Association
[D] IAS Welfare Association
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Correct Answer: B [IAS Association]
Notes:
The Indian Civil & Administrative Services (Central) Association has been renamed as “IAS Association” recently.
The new name was unanimously cleared in the body’s Annual General Meeting there by dropping the reference to the ‘colonial-era’ ICS. Also, a new moto “Yogah Karmasu Kaushalam” meaning “Perfection in action is Yogah” has been chosen during the meeting.
18. Which neighbouring country of India has proposed to ban Cow-slaughter?
[A] Bangladesh
[B] Nepal
[C] Sri Lanka
[D] China
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Correct Answer: C [Sri Lanka]
Notes:
As per the recent media reports, the ruling party of Sri Lanka, the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has approved a proposal to ban cow slaughter.
In the country, about 99% people are meat-eaters. Whereas, the majority Hindus and Buddhists do not eat beef. Mahinda Rajapaksa-led SLPP party won a two-thirds majority in the parliamentary elections last month.
19. The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has partnered with which Indian state to set up supplementary nutrition production units?
[A] Bihar
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Uttarakhand
[D] Jharkhand
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Correct Answer: B [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the Uttar Pradesh State Rural Livelihood Mission (SRLM) are to collaborate in establishing over 200 supplementary nutrition production units.
This is to be undertaken under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme. This partnership aims to reach nearly 33 lakh beneficiaries in 18 districts, by 2023.
20. Which oil producing nation has reduced its daily oil production beyond the requirement stipulated by OPEC +?
[A] Russia
[B] Iran
[C] Iraq
[D] Azerbaijan
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Correct Answer: D [Azerbaijan]
Notes:
Azerbaijan has reduced its daily oil production by 133,400 barrels in August, thereby over fulfilling its production reduction obligations under OPEC+ output cuts deal.
As per the OPEC + deal, Azerbaijan is obligated to decrease its daily oil production by 131,000 barrels from August and December, whereas the country has decreased the production levels to 133,400 barrels.