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21. Deposits of Lithium have been recently found in which Indian state/UT?
[A] Kerala
[B] Karnataka
[C] Odisha
[D] Bihar
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Correct Answer: B [Karnataka]
Notes:
Researchers at the Atomic Minerals Directorate, a unit of India’s Atomic Energy Commission, have estimated deposits of Lithium in Mandya District, Karnataka.
Lithium is a rare metal which is used to build batteries for electric vehicles, lithium-ion batteries, lubricating grease, high energy additives, mobile phone components etc. As per preliminary survey, reserves of 14,100 tonnes of Lithium metal have been found in the place.
22. Tapovan hydel project, which was making news recently, is located in which Indian state/UT?
[A] Odisha
[B] West Bengal
[C] Uttarakhand
[D] Bihar
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Correct Answer: C [Uttarakhand]
Notes:
After the Glacier burst occurred in the state of Uttarakhand, over hundred persons are missing in the massive flash flood.
The flood washed away two hydel power projects namely the Rishiganga small hydro project and National Thermal Power Corporation’s (NTPC) Tapovan project. The projects are located on the banks of the Dhauliganga river in the state.
23. Which country is set to build the world’s first energy island?
[A] Switzerland
[B] UAE
[C] Denmark
[D] Poland
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Correct Answer: C [Denmark]
Notes:
Denmark has recently approved a plan to build the world’s first energy island in the North Sea. The artificial island will be linked to offshore wind turbines.
The island would provide power to households and green hydrogen to shipping and aviation industries. It is claimed that the park can produce and store green energy to cover the electricity needs of 3 million households.
24. In which state the Chittaura Lake is situated?
[A] Odisha
[B]
Andhra Pradesh
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: D [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
Chittaura Jheel or Chittaura Lake is situated in Uttar Pradesh. A river named Teri Nadi originates from this lake. It is known for many migratory birds during August – October months. It is also an important Hindu Pilgrimage site in the state.
Prime Minster Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the development works of the Chittaura Lake.
25. Motera stadium, the world’s biggest cricket stadium, is located in which city?
[A] Melbourne
[B] Ahmedabad
[C] Sydney
[D] Adelaide
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Correct Answer: B [Ahmedabad]
Notes:
The world’s largest cricket stadium, Motera stadium was rebuilt and renovated. It is the venue for the third day-night India-England Test.
The stadium has a capacity of 1,10,000 along with 11 centre strips. It also houses four dressing rooms with in-built gymnasium. On account of Covid-19 pandemic, only 55000 persons are allowed inside the stadium.
26. The Dhubri Phulbari bridge which was making news recently, is to be built over which river?
[A] Brahmaputra
[B] Kopili
[C] Teesta
[D] Lohit
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Correct Answer: A [Brahmaputra]
Notes:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently laid the foundation stone for Dhubri-Phulbari Bridge over Brahmaputra river.
It is a 19 km long 4-lane bridge to be laid from Dhubri in Assam to Phulbari in Meghalaya. The bridge will improve transport connectivity in the Barak valley. It also reduces the distance between the four North eastern states of Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram and Assam.
27. In which state is the Shetrunjay Hills reserve forest located?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Assam
[D] Gujarat
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Correct Answer: D [Gujarat]
Notes:
The Shetrunjay Hills reserve forest area is located in the state of Gujarat and is home to a large number of Asiatic Lions.
Recently a massive fire broke out in the Shetrunjay Hills reserve forest area and the fire is said to have spread to more than 200 hectares. The fire was put under control by the territorial forest division.
28. In which country is the Bangabandhu-Bapu Museum located?
[A] Sri Lanka
[B] Myanmar
[C] Bangladesh
[D] China
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Correct Answer: C [Bangladesh]
Notes:
The Prime Minister of India Shri. Narendra Modi is on a 2-day official visit to Bangladesh as a part of National Day celebrations in Bangladesh.
During his visit, he has inaugurated the “Bangabandhu-Bapu Museum” together with his counterpart of Bangladesh at the Bangabandhu International Conference Centre.
29. The World’s first ship tunnel is being constructed in which country?
[A] Poland
[B] Norway
[C] France
[D] Zimbabwe
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Correct Answer: B [Norway]
Notes:
Norway has recently got the approval to construct what’s being claimed as the world’s first ship tunnel, to help vessels navigate the Stadhavet Sea
It is to be constructed as a mile-long 118-feet-wide tunnel, that will burrow through the Stadhavet peninsula in north-west Norway. This project will cost around 2.8 billion Norwegian kroner (USD 330 million) and will take between three to four years.
30. Garhwal Himalaya, a sub-range of the Himalayas, is located in which state/UT?
[A] Bihar
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Uttarakhand
[D] Sikkim
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Correct Answer: C [Uttarakhand]
Notes:
Garhwal Himalaya, a sub-range of the Himalayas, is located in the state of Uttarakhand. It is named so because of several Garhs (forts) found in this mountainous region.
Recently, a team of researchers found that during 8th Century CE, these forts were strategically built to form clusters and varied levels like valleys, ridges and hill tops. The rulers used them to relay information signals using smoke and fire when facing enemy attack.
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