India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs
11. The National Green Tribunal (NGT) directed the Environment Ministry to constitute expert committee for which project?
[A] Kaleshwaram lift irrigation project
[B] Bhagiratha Project
[C] Kakatiya Project
[D] Telangana Super Thermal Power project
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Correct Answer: A [Kaleshwaram lift irrigation project]
Notes:
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has recently held that environmental clearance was granted to the Kaleshwaram lift irrigation project in Telangana “ex post facto” in violation of the legal requirement.
NGT directed the Ministry of Environment to constitute a seven-member expert committee and suggest relief and rehabilitation measures. It will also assess the extent of damage caused by the project.
12. What is the theme of the “Kevadia tourism circuit”, that has been recently inaugurated?
[A] Greatness
[B] Unity
[C] Honesty
[D] Integrity
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Correct Answer: B [Unity]
Notes:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has recently inaugurated 17 tourism projects around the Statue of Unity complex, at Kevadia in Narmada District, Gujarat.
Sardar Patel’s birthday is being celebrated as Ekta Divas. The Prime Minister inaugurated the projects on the same day, and the 17 tourism projects are called the “Kevadia tourism circuit” have been themed around “Unity”.
13. ‘Aarambh’, that was seen in news recently, is associated with which set of beneficiaries?
[A] Farmers
[B] Civil Services Probationers
[C] College Students
[D] Underserved Women
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Correct Answer: B [Civil Services Probationers]
Notes:
An integrated foundation course for the Officer Trainees (OTs) of the Indian Civil Services named ‘AARAMBH’ was launched for the first time in 2019.
The Prime Minister has recently interacted with the Officer Trainees (OTs) of the Indian Civil Services at LBSNAA Mussoorie through a Video conference. This is a part of the AARAMBH course.
14. The Government has asked which organisation to tie up with rice mills for increasing supply of fortified rice?
[A] Food Corporation of India
[B] Food and Agriculture Organization
[C] The Energy and Resources Institute
[D] World Food Programme
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Correct Answer: A [Food Corporation of India]
Notes:
The government has announced that the Food Corporation of India (FCI) has been asked to tie up with rice mills for increasing supply of fortified rice.
The state-run organisation is asked to supply fortified rice through ration shops and other welfare schemes. Out of the 15 states identified for ‘Central scheme on fortified rice and its distribution via public distribution system (PDS)’, five states are implementing it in one district each.
15. Which organisation has signed a MoU with Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) for setting key targets for the year?
[A] Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency
[B] Nuclear Power Corporation of India
[C] Bureau of Energy Efficiency
[D] Energy Efficiency Services Limited
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Correct Answer: A [Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency]
Notes:
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has been signed by Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA). The MoU sets key targets for IRDAI to be achieved in the year 2020-21.
IREDA is a “Mini Ratna” Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. It is categorized as a Public Financial Institution and NBFC by Reserve Bank of India.
16. Which Indian company has partnered with Karnataka Government to modernise 150 state-run ITIs with an outlay of Rs 4,600 crore?
[A] Infosys
[B] Tata Technologies
[C] Mahindra & Mahindra
[D] Ashok Leyland
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Correct Answer: B [Tata Technologies]
Notes:
Leading Engineering services company Tata Technologies has signed an agreement with Karnataka government to modernise 150 state-run it is.
As per the company’s statement, the outlay of the programme is Rs 4,600 crore. The Agreement is for 10 years and will include investment from state government and from a consortium of 20 companies led by Tata Technologies.
17. Ministry of Power has issued notification to cover which organisations under the Energy Conservation (EC) Act 2001?
[A] Thermal Power Companies
[B] Power Distribution Companies
[C] Solar Power Companies
[D] Wind Energy Companies
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Correct Answer: B [Power Distribution Companies]
Notes:
The Ministry of Power has issued notification to cover all the Electricity Distribution Companies (DISCOMs) under the preview of the Energy Conservation (EC) Act 2001.
The DISCOMs will be governed under the various provisions of EC Act, like Appointment of Energy Manager, Energy Accounting & Auditing, identification of Energy Losses etc.
18. What is the call sign of the Boeing B 777, the VVIP aircraft used by India’s President, Vice President and Prime Minister?
[A] Air India One
[B] Air India Prime
[C] Air India Plus
[D] Air India Secure
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Correct Answer: A [Air India One]
Notes:
Air India One is the call sign for the Air India One-B777 VVIP aircraft used by the President, Vice President and Prime Minister.
Recently, the first flight of the Air India One-B777 aircraft was inaugurated with the Indian President Ramnath Kovind onboard. The aircraft is more fuel efficient and has a longer range than the previous B747-400 aircraft. It also has state-of-the-art missile defence systems.
19. The Jal Jeevan Mission and the DPIIT have launched an Innovation challenge to develop which product?
[A] Low-cost RO Filter
[B] Portable Water-testing device
[C] Water based sanitizer
[D] Water Purifier
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Correct Answer: B [Portable Water-testing device]
Notes:
The Jal Jeevan Mission and the Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade have launched an Innovation challenge to develop Portable devices for water testing.
The challenge aims to develop a cost-effective solution that can be used at the household level to test the drinking water quality instantly. All individuals, Start-ups, MSMEs and corporates can participate in the challenge, under which the selected innovations will be hand-held for support.
20. Which Indian state has tabled a bill to abolish all state-run Madrassas by converting them into general schools?
[A] Bihar
[B] Assam
[C] Manipur
[D] Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Assam]
Notes:
The Assam government recently tabled a Bill in the Legislative Assembly to abolish all state-run Madrassas by converting them into general schools from April 1, 2021.
Amid constant objections on tabling the Assam Repealing Bill, 2020, it was placed on the first day of the winter session. There are 610 state-run Madrassas across Assam and the state government is spending Rs 260 crore annually.
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