India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs
11. The Union Government has issued a certificate of GI registration for Saffron, grown in which state/UT?
[A] Jammu &Kashmir
[B] Sikkim
[C] Assam
[D] Arunachal Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [Jammu &Kashmir]
Notes:
The Union Government has issued a certificate of Geographical Indication (GI) registration for Saffron grown in the Union Territory of Jammu &Kashmir.
The GI tag would ensure better remunerative price to the farmers growing Saffron in Kashmir Valley. This would also increase export of the unique Kashmir saffron and curb the fake products being sold. The UT is also inaugurating a Spice Park next month.
12. Which is India’s first Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)-approved drone training school?
[A] Bombay Flying Club
[B] Madras Flying Club
[C] Hyderabad Flying Club
[D] Delhi Flying Club
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Correct Answer: A [Bombay Flying Club]
Notes:
One of the oldest flying clubs in India, the Bombay Flying Club has become the first drone training school approved by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
DGCA has approved the application of the club for conducting remote pilot training for remotely piloted aircraft systems. All drones should be registered with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and should receive Drone acknowledgement numbers (DANs).
13. Which organization, in association with the Armed Forces Medical College has released the guide named “Building Positive Health in Nine Simple Steps”?
[A] Prime Minister’s Office
[B] NITI Aayog
[C] Office of Principal Scientific Advisor
[D] AIIMS
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Correct Answer: C [Office of Principal Scientific Advisor]
Notes:
The Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, in association with the Armed Forces Medical College has released “Building Positive Health in Nine Simple Steps”.
It is a visual guide for reference by the people to know about the link between their lifestyle and mental health. The bilingual guide that has been issued in English and Hindi, which would be released in other regional languages also. The guide has been targeted at Urban audience.
14. Rihand project, that was seen in news for its infrastructure to transport fly ash, is located in which state?
[A] Haryana
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Punjab
[D] Rajasthan
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Correct Answer: B [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) has built an infrastructure at Rihand project in Uttar Pradesh.
The project has been designed to transport fly ash in bulk at affordable rates to cement plants. NTPC has committed to utilise the fly ash completely from power plants. The power plants will upgrade their infrastructure for utilising the fly ash using the loading facilities of the Indian Railways.
15. Which trade association of India has launched “Future Business Group”?
[A] ASSOCHAM
[B] CII
[C] CDAC
[D] NASSCOM
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Correct Answer: B [CII]
Notes:
Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has launched “Future Business Group” initiative to support new businesses launched during the past few years.
This initiative aims at creating a ‘National strategy for future businesses’, together with Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). The initiative will also identify new growth options and help to establish international relations.
16. As per the Draft Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020 released by the Power Ministry, what is the time line for providing a new connection in metro cities?
[A] 7 days
[B] 10 days
[C] 14 days
[D] 21 days
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Correct Answer: A [7 days]
Notes:
A draft of Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules 2020 has been prepared by the Ministry of Power for the first time.
As per the regulations, the time period to provide new electricity connection and modify existing connection in metro cities is not more than 7 days and in rural areas is not more than 30 days.
17. In which state is the National Authority for recycling of ships proposed to be established?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Kerala
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Gujarat
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Correct Answer: D [Gujarat]
Notes:
The Union Government designated “Director General of Shipping” as the National Authority for recycling of ships. This has been done under the provisions of Recycling of Ships Act, 2019.
The National Authority for recycling of ships would be established at Gandhinagar in Gujarat. The location has been chosen since Alang in Gujarat is the home to the world’s largest ship recycling industry in the world.
18. Agharkar Research Institute, that has developed new high-yield wheat, is based at which location?
[A] Delhi
[B] Pusa
[C] Pune
[D] Hyderabad
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Correct Answer: C [Pune]
Notes:
The Pune based Agharkar Research Institute (ARI) has recently developed a new high yield wheat variety named MACS 6478.
Agharkar Research Institute is an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DST). The MACS 6478 variety grows fast and scores high on quality compared to conventional varieties.
19. The Union Cabinet has approved MoU with which country on cooperation in space exploration?
[A] Finland
[B] Nigeria
[C] Switzerland
[D] Argentina
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Correct Answer: B [Nigeria]
Notes:
The Union Cabinet has approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Nigeria on cooperation in the exploration and using outer space for peaceful purposes.
The MoU has been signed between Indian Space Research Organisation and the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) of Nigeria. The countries will set up a joint working group to implement the process.
20. Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) launched which product, for the first time in India?
[A] Khadi Watches
[B] Khadi fabric footwear
[C] Khadi PPE kits
[D] Khadi Suits
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Correct Answer: B [Khadi fabric footwear]
Notes:
India’s first-ever Khadi fabric footwear was launched recently by the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC).
Union MSME Minister Nitin Gadkari was also present during the launch of the product through video conferencing. The footwear will feature several Indian paintings including Madhubani.
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