21. Which country has successfully launched the last satellite of its BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS)?
[A] Japan
[B] South Korea
[C] China
[D] North Korea
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Correct Answer: C [China]
Notes:
China has successfully launched the last satellite of its BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS), onboard a Long March-3B carrier rocket.
This BDS system is claimed to be a competitor to the popular Global Positioning System (GPS) of the United States. The satellite was launched from the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre in Southwest China. It is the 55th in the family of BeiDou, which means “Big Dipper” in Chinese language.
22. Which is the first country in Europe to successfully conduct its national elections, amidst Covid-19 pandemic?
[A] France
[B] Serbia
[C] Germany
[D] Italy
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Correct Answer: B [Serbia]
Notes:
Serbia is the first country in Europe to successfully conduct its national election in Europe during the coronavirus epidemic.
The voting, which had been initially planned for April, was postponed because of the pandemic. However, the turnout appeared lower compared to previous elections due to the fear of coronavirus. The ruling governing conservative party led by President Aleksandar Vucic is set to obtain a landslide victory.
23. Micheál Martin recently took charge as the Prime Minister of which country?
[A] France
[B] Ireland
[C] Russia
[D] Germany
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Correct Answer: B [Ireland]
Notes:
Veteran Opposition leader of Ireland Micheál Martin has been named as the next Prime Minister of the country, by the Parliament.
The 59-year-old leader took charge as the Prime Minister, to head the first coalition uniting the two prime parties. Micheál Martin had earlier held several important ministries including health, trade, foreign affairs and education.
24. Which country has launched a new military surveillance satellite named ‘Ofek 16’?
[A] United States
[B] Israel
[C] Germany
[D] UAE
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Correct Answer: B [Israel]
Notes:
Israel has launched a new surveillance satellite named ‘Ofek 16’, that will provide high-quality surveillance for its military activities
The satellite was launched into space by its indigenously developed Shavit rocket, which was used to launch the previous versions of Ofek satellites. It is an advanced electro-optical surveillance satellite developed by Israel Aerospace Industries.
25. Which global organisation has set up an independent panel to review its own Covid-19 response, headed by Helen Clark and Ellen Johnson Sirleaf?
[A] United Nations Security Council
[B] World Health Organization
[C] Food and Agricultural Organisation
[D] International Monetary Fund
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Correct Answer: B [World Health Organization]
Notes:
The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently set up an independent panel to review its response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The panel is headed by former New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark and former Liberian president Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. This action has been taken after the United States has been criticising the organisation over its handling of the crisis.
26. Which is the first Arab country, to plan for its Mars orbiter mission?
[A] United Arab Emirates
[B] Kuwait
[C] Qatar
[D] Saudi Arabia
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Correct Answer: A [United Arab Emirates]
Notes:
The United Arab Emirates has recently announced its plans to send its first Mars mission and it has become the first Arab country to do so.
Until now, only the United States, India, USSR and the European Space Agency have successfully sent their Mars orbiter missions. China is in the process of launching its first Mars rover. The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) is heading the Mars project of the UAE.
27. Which regional organisation has launched the Commerce and Industry (CCI) Young Leaders Initiative?
[A] BRICS
[B] ASEAN
[C] G-20
[D] G-7
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Correct Answer: A [BRICS]
Notes:
The BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) has launched a BRICS CCI Young Leaders Initiative.
The Initiative has been launched with an objective to support and empower young leaders and entrepreneurs. It also aims to provide industry exposure and job opportunities across member nations, to the youngsters.
28. Which country has conducted a successful flight test of a 3D-printed aircraft engine?
[A] China
[B] India
[C] Russia
[D] United States
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Correct Answer: C [Russia]
Notes:
For the first time, Russia has conducted a successful flight test of the MGTD-20 gas turbine engine, which is a 3D-printed aircraft engine.
As per the Russian Foundation for Advanced Research Projects in the Defense Industry, the production of the engines is scheduled for the year 2021-2022. The bench tests of small-sized gas turbine aircraft 3-D printing technology engines were reported in 2019.
29. Which country has successfully launched its first military communications satellite named ‘ANASIS-II’?
[A] Indonesia
[B] South Korea
[C] Thailand
[D] Singapore
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Correct Answer: B [South Korea]
Notes:
South Korea has successfully launched its first military communications satellite named ‘ANASIS-II’, becoming the 10th country in the world to own a military-only communications satellite.
Elon Musk owned private space agency Space X has launched the satellite into space from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in the US. The satellite was built by Airbus Space and Defense and was carried by Falcon-9 rocket of SpaceX.
30. ‘Operation Legend’, that was seen in news recently, is associated with which country?
[A] United States
[B] China
[C] Russia
[D] Brazil
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Correct Answer: A [United States]
Notes:
United States President Donald Trump has announced a program named ‘Operation Legend’ in the country.
The plan aims at sending federal agents to more U.S. cities including Chicago and Albuquerque, New Mexico, to take firm action on violent crimes. The federal law enforcement agents will be deployed to assist local police in combatting crimes.
