11. Karbi Peace Accord, which was seen in the news recently, is associated with which state?
[A] Haryana
[B] Assam
[C] Meghalaya
[D] Mizoram
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Correct Answer: B [Assam]
Notes:The Government of India would sign a tripartite “Karbi Peace Accord” between the Union Government, Government of Assam and representatives of Karbi outfits.
The Karbis are one of the major ethnic communities in the north eastern India, especially in Assam. Assam has a long history of violent activities by Karbis since the 1980s. Recently, 1,040 terrorists of five insurgent groups of this group have laid down arms at an event in Guwahati and have surrendered.
12. Which state has launched the ‘Vatan Prem Yojana’?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Gujarat
[C] Haryana
[D] Punjab
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Correct Answer: B [Gujarat]
Notes:The Government of Gujarat has launched a scheme named ‘Vatan Prem Yojana’, under which NRI Gujaratis who are willing to donate for development of their native village, would get financial support from the state government.
Under this scheme, the government encourages donations for development of social infrastructure like schools, drainage, sports complex etc in rural areas.
13. What is the name of indigenously made New-Generation trainer aircraft by CSIR-NAL?
[A] Garuda
[B] Hansa
[C] Mitra
[D] Madhura
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Correct Answer: B [Hansa]
Notes:CSIR-NAL – Bengaluru, has designed and developed a 2-seater New Generation trainer aircraft named HANSA. The indigenously made aircraft made its maiden flight recently, flew at an altitude of 4000 feet and reached a speed of 80 knots.
The aircraft has cabin comfort, highly efficient – digitally controlled engine, electrically operated flaps etc.
14. Carlos Alcaraz, who was seen in the news recently, is associated with which sports?
[A] Boxing
[B] Tennis
[C] Table-Tennis
[D] Weight-lifting
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Correct Answer: B [Tennis]
Notes:Carlos Alcaraz recently became the youngest player in the Open era to reach the quarter-finals of the US men’s tournament.
The 18-year-old Spaniard beat Germany’s Peter Gojowczyk in five sets. He is eight days younger than Andre Agassi when the American reached the 1988 U.S. Open quarter-finals and semi-finals. He is also the youngest to reach this stage in New York since Thomaz Koch of Brazil did in 1963.
15. India has signed an MoU with which country, to reconstruct heritage sites and health sector projects, affected in 2015 earthquake?
[A] China
[B] Pakistan
[C] USA
[D] Nepal
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Correct Answer: D [Nepal]
Notes:India and Nepal have signed a MoU (memorandum of understanding), under which India would help Nepal in reconstruction of 14 cultural heritage and 103 health sector projects which were damaged during the 2015 earthquake. The total cost of these reconstruction is 420 crore Nepalese Rupees.
This is a part of India’s post-earthquake reconstruction package, under which India has committed a total grant of USD 250 million to Nepal.
16. Who has been awarded the Behler Turtle Conservation Award?
[A] Joseph L. Goldstein
[B] Shailendra Singh
[C] Richard Dawkins
[D] Priyambada Mohanty Hejmadi
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Correct Answer: B [Shailendra Singh]
Notes:
Indian biologist Shailendra Singh has been awarded the Behler Turtle Conservation Award for bringing three critically endangered turtle conservation species back from the brink of extinction. The award has been bestowed by several global bodies involved in turtle conservation such as Turtle Survival Alliance, IUCN/SSC Tortoise and Freshwater Turtle Specialist Group, Turtle Conservancy, and the Turtle Conservation Fund.
17. In which city, Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav has launched the first functional Smog Tower of India?
[A] Delhi
[B] Varanasi
[C] Kolkata
[D] Lucknow
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Correct Answer: A [Delhi]
Notes:
Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav has virtually inaugurated the first functional smog tower in India at Anand Vihar, Delhi. A smog tower is a structure designed as large/medium scale air purifiers to reduce air pollution, usually by forcing the air through filters. The tower has been built by Tata Projects Limited with NBCC (India) Ltd. as the project management consultant.
18. Which ministry has launched the PRANA portal?
[A] Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
[B] Ministry of Earth Sciences
[C] Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
[D] Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
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Correct Answer: D [Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change]
Notes:
Union environment minister, Bhupendra Yadav has launched a portal called PRANA on September 7, 2021. PRANA Portal will be used to track the progress of the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) in order to comply with India’s commitment to ensure clean air and blue skies to everybody. This portal was launched on the occasion of ‘International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies’ in non-attainment cities (NAC). Non-attainment cities are those cities that failed to meet the National air quality standards in a five-year period.
19. Which date in September is observed as International Literacy Day?
[A] September 9
[B] September 7
[C] September 10
[D] September 8
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Correct Answer: D [September 8]
Notes:International Literacy Day is observed and celebrated widely every year on September 8. The first International Literacy Day was observed in the year 1967. This date was declared as International Literacy Day by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in the year 1966. This day is observed to remind the international community about the importance of literacy for individuals, communities and societies. International Literacy Day also highlights the need for intensified efforts towards more literate societies. In 2021, the theme is ‘Literacy for a human-centred recovery: Narrowing the digital divide’.
20. 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.