11. World Social Protection Report 2020-22 is released by which organization?
[A] UNICEF
[B] UNESCO
[C] FAO
[D] ILO
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Correct Answer: D [ILO]
Notes:- The International Labour Organization has released its flagship report “World Social Protection Report 2020-22” Social protection at the crossroads – in pursuit of a better future”
- It highlights the developments across the globe in social protection systems, including the impact of COVID.
- The report has a special focus on universal social protection coverage and achievement of SDG 2030.
- The ILO is headquartered at Geneva, Switzerland.
12. “University of Health Sciences Bill” has been passed by the assembly of which state?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Kerala
[C] Odisha
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: C [Odisha]
Notes:The Legislative Assembly of Odisha has passed the University of Health Sciences Bill 2021, recently. This bill seeks to bring all the medical and paramedical institutions of the state under a single University of Health Sciences.
Presently, various medical and paramedical institutions of the state are affiliated to different universities. This bill has been passed amidst strict opposition from various fronts.
13. Which institution recently launched a two-day ‘Lunar Science Workshop 2021’?
[A] DRDO
[B] ISRO
[C] NSIL
[D] IIRS
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Correct Answer: B [ISRO]
Notes:The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) opened a two-day Lunar Science Workshop 2021, to commemorate the completion of two years of operation of Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft around the lunar orbit.
Chandrayaan-2 has completed more than 9,000 orbits around the Moon. The imaging and scientific instruments on board have been relaying the required data. ISRO Chairperson also released the documents based on data from Chandrayaan-2, along with data from spacecraft’s orbiter payloads.
14. Recently, which state/UT has decided to ban online gambling or betting?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Goa
[C] Karnataka
[D] Sikkim
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Correct Answer: C [Karnataka]
Notes:
Karnataka has decided to ban online gambling or betting, and to amend the Karnataka Police Act, 1963. The ban does not include lottery or betting on horse races as mentioned by Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister J.C. Madhuswamy. This decision was undertaken after the Karnataka High Court repeatedly asked the State Government to take a stand on online betting.
15. With which organization, NITI Aayog has signed a Statement of Intent (SoI) to Promote Cooperation in Agriculture?
[A] Gujarat University
[B] IIT Gandhinagar
[C] Institute of Agricultural Science, University of Calcutta
[D] IIT Kharagpur
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Correct Answer: A [Gujarat University]
Notes:
NITI Aayog and Gujarat University has signed a Statement of Intent (SoI) to Promote Cooperation in Agriculture. The SoI focuses on technical collaboration between the two institutions with the aim to strengthen knowledge-sharing and policy development in India. The SoI is expected to give a thrust to India’s efforts towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
16. With which organization, SFC Energy-AG and FC TecNrgy Pvt Ltd has partnered to provide reliable power supply to security forces operating in Naxal-affected areas?
[A] Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
[B] NTPC Limited
[C] GAIL Limited
[D] Bharat Electronics Limited
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Correct Answer: D [Bharat Electronics Limited]
Notes:
The Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has signed a pact for providing reliable and sustainable power supply to security forces operating in remote, Naxal-affected and high-altitude areas. The MoU between the Navratna PSU BEL and the SFC Energy-AG, Germany, and FC TecNrgy Pvt Ltd (FCTec), signed recently, will ensure cooperation in addressing the emerging requirement of sustainable energy to the security forces through supply of hydrogen and fuel cells.
17. Who has been appointed as India’s Sherpa for G20?
[A] Piyush Goyal
[B] Ashwini Vaishnaw
[C] Mansukh Mandaviya
[D] Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
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Correct Answer: A [Piyush Goyal]
Notes:
Commerce and Industry Minister, Piyush Goyal, has been appointed as India’s Sherpa for G20. G20 is an influential grouping which brings together the major economies of world. Next G20 Summit is scheduled to take place from October 30 to 31, 2021 under Italian Presidency. India will hold the G20 Presidency from December 1, 2022 and will also convene G20 Leaders’ Summit in 2023 for the first time. India will also be part of the G20 Troika (preceding, current, and incoming G20 Presidencies) from December 1, 2021 to November 30, 2024.
18. With which country, Tamil Nadu has partnered to create an energy island in the Gulf of Mannar?
[A] Germany
[B] Denmark
[C] Japan
[D] South Korea
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Correct Answer: B [Denmark]
Notes:State of Tamil Nadu and Denmark have planned to create an energy island in Gulf of Mannar that lies between the west coast of Sri Lanka and south-eastern tip of India. This plan was made as Tamil Nadu is looking to expand its footprint in the green energy sector. To achieve this target, Denmark is likely to invest $5-10 billion in the renewable energy sector in the state. It also includes investment for an energy island in the Gulf of Mannar. With this investment, island would be able to produce 4-10 GW of energy.
19. Indian government and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed a 300-million-dollar loan to expand rural connectivity in which state?
[A] Assam
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Odisha
[D] Jharkhand
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Correct Answer: B [Maharashtra]
Notes:
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of India has signed a $300 million loan as additional financing to scale up improvement of rural connectivity to help boost rural economy in the state of Maharashtra. The additional financing for the ongoing Maharashtra Rural Connectivity Improvement Project will help improve an additional 1,100 rural roads and 230 bridges for a total length of 2,900 kilometres (km) in 34 districts.
20. Who has been appointed as chairman of National Commission for Minorities?
[A] Nalin Singhal
[B] Manoj Jain
[C] Iqbal Singh Lalpura
[D] Soma Mondal
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Correct Answer: C [Iqbal Singh Lalpura]
Notes:
Former IPS officer Iqbal Singh Lalpura, has been chosen as chairman of National Commission for Minorities. The awards he has won include President’s police medal, police medal for meritorious services, Shiromani Sikh Sahitkar award, Sikh scholar award, etc. He hails from Punjab.
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