21. As per the announcement of the Finance Minister, what is the limit of government procurement, up to which global tenders will be disallowed?
[A] ₹50 Crore
[B] ₹100 Crore
[C] ₹200 Crore
[D] ₹500 Crore
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Correct Answer: C [₹200 Crore]
Notes:
The Union Finance Minister announced the details of the Atma Nirbhar Bharat Yojana package launched by the Prime Minister.
One of the features was the global tenders being disallowed in government procurement up to Rs 200 crore. This would reduce unfair foreign competition for MSMEs and support the ‘Make in India’ initiative. She also announced Rs 3 lakh crore Emergency Working Capital Facility for Businesses, including MSMEs.
22. What is the name of the first automated testing machine procured by the Government of India, for testing of COVID-19 cases?
[A] CDC 6800
[B] COVID 6800
[C] COBAS 6800
[D] NCDC 6800
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Correct Answer: C [COBAS 6800]
Notes:
Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare Dr Harsh Vardhan recently dedicated the first testing machine that has been procured by the Government called COBAS 6800. It has been installed in the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). It is an institute under the Indian Directorate General of Health Services, Health Ministry.
COBAS 6800 is a fully automated, high end machine which performs real time PCR testing for COVID-19. It will also provide high-quality testing and can perform around 1200 samples in 24 hours. This is expected to increase the testing capacity in the country.
23. As per the 3rd Advance Estimates of production of major crops for 2019-20, what is the estimated total food-grain production in India?
[A] 237.67 million tonnes
[B] 258.67 million tonnes
[C] 279.67 million tonnes
[D] 295.67 million tonnes
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Correct Answer: D [295.67 million tonnes]
Notes:
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare recently released the 3rd Advance Estimates of production of major crops for 2019-20.
As per the estimates, the total food-grain production in the country is estimated at record 295.67 million tonnes in the 2019-20 crop year. This projected production is higher by 10.46 million tonnes from previous year. The total production of Rice and Wheat during 2019-20 is estimated at around 118 million tonnes and 107 million tonnes respectively.
24. Which state is set to implement sensor-based service delivery monitoring system for rural drinking water under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM)?
[A] Punjab
[B] Rajasthan
[C] Gujarat
[D] Madhya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: C [Gujarat]
Notes:
The state of Gujarat is set to implement sensor-based service delivery monitoring system for rural drinking water under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM).
It has already implemented a pilot project in two districts of the state to monitor whether potable water in prescribed quantity and quality is provided to every rural household regularly. The state has planned to provide 11.15 lakh household tap connections in the rural areas during 2020-21.
25. Gharials, that were recently released in the Ghaghara river in Uttar Pradesh, belong to which species family?
[A] Crocodile
[B] Fish
[C] Turtle
[D] Dolphin
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Correct Answer: A [Crocodile]
Notes:
The Bahraich forest division of Uttar Pradesh released about forty gharials in the Ghaghara river, a major left bank tributary of the Ganges.
The scientific name of Gharials is Gavialis gangeticus and are commonly called as fish-eating crocodiles. The Turtle Survival Alliance (TSA) India supports the exercise of collecting the eggs, hatching at the Kukrail centre and releasing them in the river. Gharials are critically endangered in the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List of Species.
26. In the NMIS online dashboard recently developed by the National Disaster Management Authority, what does ‘M’ stand for?
[A] Maintenance
[B] Migrant
[C] Ministry
[D] Movement
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Correct Answer: B [Migrant]
Notes:
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has developed an online dashboard on the existing NDMA-GIS portal named ‘National Migrant Information System (NMIS)’.
The objective of launching this portal is to capture the information about movement of migrants and to enable them to transit across the states in a better manner. As per the communication from the Home Ministry, the portal equipped with a central repository will help in faster communication between the states.
27. In the recent economic stimulus package, it was announced that India is to become a global MRO hub. In this context, MRO is associated with which sector?
[A] Education Sector
[B] Aviation Sector
[C] Power Sector
[D] Mineral Sector
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Correct Answer: B [Aviation Sector]
Notes:
In the recent economic stimulus package, the Finance Minister announced that the government is taking steps to make India a global Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) hub of aircraft.
As the aircraft component repairs and airframe maintenance is set to increase from Rs 800 crore to Rs 2,000 crore in three years, India can make use of the opportunity. Major engine manufacturers in the world are expected to set up engine repair facilities in India in future. The Minister also announced auctioning of six more airports on public-private partnership (PPP) basis.
28. Which country recently sworn in its new government led by the Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Benny Gantz?
[A] Iran
[B] Oman
[C] Israel
[D] Iraq
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Correct Answer: C [Israel]
Notes:
The parliament of Israel recently sworn in its new government led by the Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Benny Gantz.
Israel was functioning without a stable government for over 500 days and held three inconclusive elections. The law-makers of the country have approved the coalition of Netanyahu-Gantz. Benny Gantz was a former rival of Netanyahu. This step is expected to end the longest political crisis in the country’s history.
29. Which country’s cabinet has approved their new political map that included Lipulekh, Kalapani and Limpiyadhura?
[A] China
[B] Nepal
[C] Afghanistan
[D] Thailand
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Correct Answer: B [Nepal]
Notes:
The Cabinet of Nepal has recently approved their new political map including Lipulekh, Kalapani and Limpiyadhura under its territory.
Nepal’s Foreign Minister Pradeep Kumar Gyawali announced that the official map of Nepal will be released by the Ministry of Land Management soon. The announcement has been made amid a border dispute between India and Nepal. Both the countries claim Kalapani as an integral part of their territory.
30. Which Indian state/ UT has launched the ‘Charan Paduka’ campaign to assist migrant labourers?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Chhattisgarh
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Uttarakhand
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Correct Answer: C [Madhya Pradesh]
Notes:
The state of Madhya Pradesh has recently launched a new initiative, the first in the country named Charan Paduka campaign.
The campaign seeks to assist the migrant labourers who are walking barefoot by providing foot-wears to them. It was started from a Police station at Indore and is being implemented with the help of civilians, across the state. This scheme has been launched amid several accidents of the state involving migrants.