11. Kasai River, which was seen in the news recently, is located in which country?
[A] Democratic Republic of Congo
[B] Russia
[C] Japan
[D] Germany
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Correct Answer: A [Democratic Republic of Congo]
Notes:Kasai River is located in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It was seen in the news because the Kasai River had turned red recently.
The bodies of hippos and dead fish were seen floating in the river. The pollution was first detected in a tributary of the Kasai River, named the Tshikapa. The Kasai is a tributary of the Congo River. The pollution originates from a major spill at three mining facilities around in Angola. Researchers also fear the potential for lasting contamination of groundwater.
12. What is the name of the commission India’s first satellite and ballistic missile tracking ship?
[A] Ajit
[B] Dhruv
[C] Naren
[D] Rudra
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Correct Answer: B [Dhruv]
Notes:India’s first satellite and ballistic missile tracking ship named ‘Dhruv’ is set to be commissioned from Visakhapatnam. The ship is built by Hindustan Shipyard in collaboration with Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO).
INS Dhruv can also map ocean beds for research and detection of enemy submarines. This nuclear missile tracking ship will be operated by the Indian Navy with the Strategic Forces Command (SFC).
13. The INSPIRE Awards – MANAK is constituted / given by which Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Electronics
[B] Ministry of Science and Technology
[C] Ministry of Agriculture
[D] Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Science and Technology]
Notes:The National Level Exhibition and Project Competition for INSPIRE Awards – MANAK (Million Minds Augmenting National Aspiration and Knowledge) has commended, under the aegis of Dept. of Science and Technology – Union Ministry of Science and Technology.
The INSPIRE Awards – MANAK scheme has been launched to motivate students in the age group of 10-15 years of class 6 to 10th standards, to become future innovators.
14. Which country has become the first country to adopt bitcoin as legal tender?
[A] Costa Rica
[B] Cuba
[C] El Salvador
[D] Ecuador
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Correct Answer: C [El Salvador]
Notes:
El Salvador has become the first country to adopt bitcoin as legal tender, although it suffered teething problems when the government had to unplug a digital wallet to cope with demand. President Nayib Bukele, who pushed for adoption of the cryptocurrency, said using bitcoin will help Salvadorans save $400 million a year on commissions for remittances, while giving access to financial services to those with no bank account.
15. Which bank has topped the MeitY Digital Payment Scorecard for 2020-21?
[A] State Bank of India
[B] Bank of Baroda
[C] Punjab National Bank
[D] Indian Bank
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Correct Answer: B [Bank of Baroda]
Notes:
Bank of Baroda has topped the MeitY Digital Payment Scorecard for 2020-21 with a total of 86% marks on the scorecard. The scorecard ranks 44 banks (Public Sector Banks, Private Banks, Foreign Banks, Payments Banks, Small Finance Banks) on various parameters on the digital business.
16. What amount has been approved by the Central government under the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for the textiles sector?
[A] Rs 20,683 crore
[B] Rs 30,683 crore
[C] Rs 10,683 crore
[D] Rs 15,683 crore
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Correct Answer: C [Rs 10,683 crore]
Notes:
Central government has approved the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme of worth Rs 10,683 crore for the textiles sector. This PLI scheme was approved in order to boost domestic manufacturing and exports. This scheme will help in creating direct additional employment of more than 7.5 lakh people and several supporting activities. As a part of incentives approved for textiles sector, the payout will be spread over a period of five years. This PLI scheme was approved for textiles, MMF (man-made fibre) fabrics, MMF apparel and 10 segments or products of technical textiles. This PLI scheme will impact and benefit special states including Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Punjab, Odisha.
17. In association with which organization, did the Ministry of Tribal Affairs organize a workshop for Non-Governmental Organizations on Nutrition and Health?
[A] AIIMS
[B] ICMR
[C] Ministry of Food Processing Industries
[D] Tata Health
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Correct Answer: A [AIIMS]
Notes:
A workshop for Non-Governmental Organizations on Nutrition and Health was organized by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs on 09th September, 2021, as part of its POSHAN MAAH activities. The purpose of the workshop was to closely associate NGOs working with Ministry of Tribal Affairs in the mission of Sahi Poshan-Desh Roshan. The workshop was attended by more than 70 NGOs who are working in the health sector in tribal areas. The workshop was organized by Tribal Health Cell under Ministry of Tribal Affairs. This workshop was also organized in association with AIIMS.
18. In which city, PM Modi has inaugurated the state of the art Sardardham Bhavan?
[A] Lucknow
[B] Delhi
[C] Ahmedabad
[D] Indore
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Correct Answer: C [Ahmedabad]
Notes:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the state of the art Sardardham Bhavan at Ahmedabad through video conferencing. He also laid the foundation stone of Sardardham Phase-II Kanya Chhatralay on the occasion. Sardardham Bhavan has been constructed at the cost of 200 crore rupees. It comprises of modern facilities such as library, hostel, career guidance & training centre for boys as well as girls coming from rural areas and a multipurpose auditorium. Kanya Chhatralaya will house 2000 girls, irrespective of their economic criteria. Both the establishments are dedicated to the Iron Man of India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
19. Which country is hosting the military exercise ZAPAD 2021?
[A] China
[B] Russia
[C] France
[D] Canada
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Correct Answer: B [Russia]
Notes:
Indian Army is all set to take part in ‘ZAPAD 2021’, a multi-nation military exercise being held at Nizhniy, Russia from 3rd to 16th September 2021. 200 personnel strong contingent of the Indian Army, primarily from the Naga Regiment will take part as an all ‘Arms Combined Task Force’ for the exercise, which is one of the theatre level exercises of the Russian armed forces. One of the main events is the Russian-Belarus strategic exercises which are being conducted from September 10-16 at nine sites.
20. Which state has launched the Medicine from the Sky project?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Kerala
[D] Telangana
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Correct Answer: D [Telangana]
Notes:
Telangana has become the first State in the country to embark on Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLoS) flights to deliver a payload comprising vaccines, with the launch of Medicine from the Sky project in Vikarabad. The project, which seeks to deliver medicines, vaccination, and units of blood to remote, rural areas by means of drones, is a collaboration of the Telangana government, World Economic Forum, HealthNet Global and NITI Aayog.