31. Who is the President of the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA)?
[A] Prime Minister
[B] President
[C] Vice-President
[D] Minister of Personnel
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Correct Answer: C [Vice-President]
Notes:
The Indian Institute of Public Administration is a Research and training organization under the Union Ministry of Personnel. Vice President Venkaiah Naidu is the ex-officio President of IIPA.
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) and Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA) has recently organized a two-day ‘National Tribal Research Conclave’ through virtual platform chaired by the Union Minister of Tribal Affairs Shri Arjun Munda.
32. National Science and Technology Entrepreneurship Development Board (NSTEDB) works under the aegis of which Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Education
[B] Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
[C] Ministry of Science and Technology
[D] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
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Correct Answer: C [Ministry of Science and Technology]
Notes:
The National Science & Technology Entrepreneurship Development Board (NSTEDB) works under the aegis of Department of Science and Technology (DST), Ministry of Science and Technology.
DST has recently launched a report on the journey of the National Science and Technology Entrepreneurship Development Board (NSTEDB) in catalysing innovation, entrepreneurship, and incubation.
33. Which company has started exploration of Kolar Gold Fields after 16 years?
[A] Reliance Industries Limited
[B] Mineral Exploration Corporation Limited
[C] National Mineral Development Corporation
[D] Coal India Limited
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Correct Answer: B [Mineral Exploration Corporation Limited]
Notes:
Mineral Exploration Corporation Limited (MECL) has commenced the exploration of the Kolar Gold Fields (KGF) in Karnataka. MECL is a Mini Ratna PSU under the Ministry of Mines.
This mining activity is expected to help resolve Bharat Gold Mines Limited (BGML) issue over exploration of the gold field, which is pending for past 16 years.
34. Which department of the Union Government has organized “Shramdan” drive, to commemorate Gandhi Jayanti?
[A] Department of Financial Services
[B] Department of Justice
[C] Department of Science and Technology
[D] Department of Fertilizers
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Correct Answer: B [Department of Justice]
Notes:
In order to commemorate the Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, “Shramdan” drive was organized by the Department of Justice, Government of India at New Delhi on 2nd October, 2020.
During the event, all the officers and staff members of Department of Justice participated in a cleanliness drive to clean the office premises.
35. Indian Farmers Fertilizer Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) has partnered with which organization to promote new agricultural technology?
[A] Prasar Bharati
[B] Press Information Bureau
[C] Press Trust of India
[D] ANI News Agency
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Correct Answer: A [Prasar Bharati]
Notes:
Indian Farmers Fertilizer Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) has partnered with Prasar Bharati to promote new agricultural technology and innovations.
As per the agreement, DD Kisan channel will broadcast various innovative techniques adopted in agriculture and the innovations of IFFCO through 30 minutes program series.
36. Which Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) would be in charge of the Department of Regulation?
[A] N S Vishwanathan
[B] M D Pathra
[C] M K Jain
[D] M Rajeshwar Rao
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Correct Answer: D [M Rajeshwar Rao]
Notes:
The newly appointed Deputy Governor of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) M Rajeshwar Rao would be in charge of Department of Regulation, Department of Communication, Enforcement Department, Inspection Department, Legal Department and Risk Monitoring Department.
Amid the reshuffling of the portfolios, he has been allotted the portfolios that were erstwhile handled by his predecessor N S Vishwanathan.
37. Which state in India has recorded the highest number of domestic tourists in 2019?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Kerala
[C] Karnataka
[D] Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: D [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
The state of Uttar Pradesh has attracted the highest number of domestic tourists in 2019. As per the Indian Tourist Statistics 2020, 23.1% of travelers in India visited Uttar Pradesh.
The state stood at third position in average number of foreign travelers. As many as 47 lakh travelers visited the state in 2019.
38. IIT Kharagpur in association with which technology major has developed an Industry 4.0 solution for remotely controlled factory operations ?
[A] Oracle
[B] Infosys
[C] TCS
[D] Microsoft
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Correct Answer: C [TCS]
Notes:
IIT Kharagpur and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) have jointly developed a technology for remotely controlled factory operations. This is an Industry 4.0 solution that enables real-time quality correction during industrial production.
The project was supported by the Department of Heavy Industries. Through this development, IIT Kharagpur aims to stimulate innovation in advanced manufacturing to boost the capital goods sector.
39. The Ministry of Home Affairs has made amendments to set up Industrial Development Corporation in which state/UT?
[A] Jammu and Kashmir
[B] Kerala
[C] Karnataka
[D] Andaman and Nicobar Islands
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Correct Answer: A [Jammu and Kashmir]
Notes:
As per the new notification released by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, the Jammu and Kashmir Development Act, 1970 has been amended.
By the amendment, a new chapter in the law has been inserted to set up the Jammu and Kashmir Industrial Development Corporation. It aims to establish industries in industrial areas and industrial estates in the union territory.
40. Which Armed Force has developed a messaging application named ‘Secure Application for Internet’ (SAI)?
[A] Indian Navy
[B] Indian Army
[C] Indian Air Force
[D] Indian Coast Guard
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Correct Answer: B [Indian Army]
Notes:
Indian Army has recently developed a simple messaging application named the Secure Application for Internet (SAI).
The application supports end to end secure voice, text and video calling services for Android platform over the internet. It is similar to messaging applications including WhatsApp and Telegram. It is expected to facilitate secure messaging within the service.
