11. Which state has topped in literacy rate as per a recent report by NSO?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Kerala
[D] Madhya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: C [Kerala]
Notes:
Recently National Statistical Office (NSO) has released a report on ‘Household Social Consumption: Education in India’ as part of 75th round of National Sample Survey.
As per the report, Kerala ranks No.1 in literacy with 96.2% literacy rate. It is followed by Delhi with 88.7% and Uttarakhand with 87.6%. Andhra Pradesh featured at the bottom with a rate of 66.4%.
12. What is the name of the illegal software that has been blocked by Railway Protection Force (RPF) of Indian Railways?
[A] Tik Tok
[B] Pub G
[C] Real Mango
[D] Real Apple
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Correct Answer: C [Real Mango]
Notes:
The Railway Protection Force (RPF) of Indian Railways has disrupted the operation of illegal software called “Real Mango”, in a nationwide investigation.
The investigation was made on account of increase in touting activity after restart of the passenger train services. RPF have been able to arrest 50 criminals so far including the King pin (system developer) and key managers involved in operation of this illegal software.
13. 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.
14. Which Union Ministry has released a book with 33 Action Plans 2020-21 of all of its schemes?
[A] Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
[B] Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
[C] Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
[D] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment]
Notes:
The Union Minister of Social Justice & Empowerment, Thaawarchand Gehlot has recently released a book containing 33 Action Plans 2020-21 of all the schemes of the Department of Social Justice & Empowerment.
This is the first time that the Department has released comprehensive Annual Action Plan 2020-21. The aim is to provide specific targets for the Ministry, State Governments and NGOs.
15. Five state-run oil and natural gas PSUs would make financial contribution to which fund?
[A] Green Energy Fund
[B] International Solar Alliance Corpus Fund
[C] UNFCC Fund
[D] Nirbhaya Fund
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Correct Answer: B [International Solar Alliance Corpus Fund]
Notes:
Union Minster of Petroleum has stated that Five state run oil and natural gas PSUs will become corporate partners of the International Solar Alliance (ISA).
These PSUs would make financials contribution to ISA’s corpus fund. This announcement was made during the 1st World Solar Technology Summit organized by ISA. ONGC, IOCL, BPCL, HPCL and GAIL are the 5 PSUs.
16. US- based Aerospace company Northrop Grumman has named its Spacecraft after which Indian-origin astronaut?
[A] Rakesh Sharma
[B] Kalpana Chawla
[C] Sunita Williams
[D] Laurel Clark
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Correct Answer: B [Kalpana Chawla]
Notes:
The US-based Aerospace and Defence company Northrop Grumman has named its spacecraft named after Kalpana Chawla, the first woman of Indian descent to go to space.
The company’s next space station resupply ship, which is a NG-14 Cygnus spacecraft has been named as ‘S.S. Kalpana Chawla’. The company has a tradition of naming each of its Cygnus ship after an individual achiever in Human spaceflight.
17. Which city plays host to the Conference on Afghan peace negotiations?
[A] Kabul
[B] Islamabad
[C] Doha
[D] Muscat
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Correct Answer: C [Doha]
Notes:
Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar virtually addressed the inaugural session of the intra-Afghan talks, being held in Doha.
Earlier this week, the Minister had visited Iran and discussed the Chabahar port project and the situation in Afghanistan. The Defence Minister also met his counterpart in Iran. India had earlier attended the signing of the US-Taliban pact on February 29.
18. Which state / UT has launched a free of cost health insurance scheme covering all its residents?
[A] Delhi
[B] Jammu and Kashmir
[C] Punjab
[D] Haryana
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Correct Answer: B [Jammu and Kashmir]
Notes:
The Lt Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha has announced a health insurance scheme covering all residents of J&K.
The scheme will provide health insurance cover free of cost to all residents. The scheme will also cover retired employees and their families. This health insurance scheme is expected to cover nearly 70 lakh residents who are not covered under Ayushman Bharat scheme.
19. Which body has issued guidelines to Banks regarding the appointment of Chief Compliance Officer (CCO)?
[A] Finance Ministry
[B] SEBI
[C] CVC
[D] RBI
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Correct Answer: D [RBI]
Notes:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued guidelines regarding Compliance Functions in Banks and Role of Chief Compliance Officer (CCO).
The guidelines direct that all banks should have a board approved Compliance Policy and Appointment of CCO. The CCO shall be a senior executive of the bank, preferably in the rank of a General Manager.
20. Which Indian institution has developed “Disinfectant spray for surface application”?
[A] AIIMS
[B] Institute of Pesticide Formulation Technology
[C] Indian Medical Association
[D] Indian Council for Agricultural Research
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [Institute of Pesticide Formulation Technology]
Notes:
The Institute of Pesticide Formulation Technology (IPFT) has successfully developed a “Disinfectant spray for surface application”.
The alcohol based “Disinfectant Spray” for the surface applications contains botanical anti-microbials which would prevent various diseases caused by bacteria and virus. IPFT is an autonomous Institution under the Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers.