31. What is the theme of the 12th BRICS summit 2020?
[A] Global Stability, Shared Security and Innovative Growth
[B] Stakeholders of Shared Future
[C] Innovative Future and Integrated Growth
[D] Promotion of Sustainable Agriculture
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Correct Answer: A [Global Stability, Shared Security and Innovative Growth]
Notes:
The 12th BRICS summit 2020 was held in a virtual mode recently. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the virtual summit, chaired by the Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The theme of the summit is “Global stability, shared security and innovative growth”. Other agendas of the summit include intra-BRICS cooperation, mitigating the effect of Covid-19, counter-terrorism cooperation, among others.
32. Which country hosted the 4th India – Sri Lanka – Maldives Trilateral Meeting on Maritime Security Cooperation?
[A] India
[B] Sri Lanka
[C] Maldives
[D] Japan
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Correct Answer: B [Sri Lanka]
Notes:
The 4th Trilateral Meeting on Maritime Security Cooperation between India, Sri Lanka, and Maldives was hosted by Sri Lanka.
It was held in Colombo and India was represented by the National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. The earlier such meetings were held in Maldives (2011), Sri Lanka (2013) and in India (2014).
33. Which country has announced to establish ‘Friendship Association’ with India, to strengthen its ties?
[A] Saudi Arabia
[B] Oman
[C] Brazil
[D] United Kingdom
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Correct Answer: B [Oman]
Notes:
During the India-Oman virtual dialogue recently held, Oman announced to establish first-of-its-kind Oman-India Friendship Association.
This is the first such initiative in West Asia led by the Foreign Ministry. In December 2019, India and Oman signed a Maritime Transport Agreement during the visit of Foreign Minister Jaishankar to the country.
34. Which Union Ministry organises the ABTO International Convention?
[A] Ministry of External Affairs
[B] Ministry of Tourism
[C] Ministry of Culture
[D] Ministry of Home Affairs
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Tourism]
Notes:
The ABTO (Association of Buddhist Tour Operators) International Convention is an event organised by ABTO in partnership with the Ministry of Tourism.
ABTO is a body consisting of over 1500 members in India and overseas. It has been organising the ABTO convention and International Buddhist Travel Mart (IBTM) since 2018, in Bodh Gaya in the state of Bihar.
35. What is the name of the webinar serried launched by the Commerce Ministry, along with NPC and QCI?
[A] Atmanirbhar Industries
[B] Udyog Marathon
[C] MSME Marathon
[D] Self-Reliance Series
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Correct Answer: B [Udyog Marathon]
Notes:
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, is organizing ‘Udyog Manthan’, in association with Quality Council of India, National Productivity Council, and major Industry bodies
It is a series of sector-specific webinars to promote the quality and productivity in Indian Industries. The webinar marathon focussing on both manufacturing and services is being held from January 4, 2021 to March 2, 2021.
36. Who leads the Indian delegation during the India-France Annual strategic dialogue, scheduled in New Delhi?
[A] S Jai Shankar
[B] Narendra Modi
[C] Ajit Doval
[D] Amit Shah
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Correct Answer: C [Ajit Doval]
Notes:
India and France is set to hold their annual strategic dialogue in Delhi, as per the recent statement of the Ministry of external affairs.
National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval will lead the Indian delegation while Emmanuel Bonne, the diplomatic advisor to President Emmanuel Macron will lead the French side. Discussions on wide-ranging bilateral and global issues are expected.
37. Which country is to chair the Taliban and Libya sanctions committees and the Counter-Terrorism Committee of UNSC?
[A] United States
[B] India
[C] China
[D] Sweden
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Correct Answer: B [India]
Notes:
India has been asked to chair three important committees in the UN Security Council. India has just begun its two-year tenure as non-permanent member of the powerful 15-nation Council.
The Taliban Sanctions Committee (also known as the 1988 Sanctions Committee), the Libya Sanctions Committee (also called the 1970 Sanctions Committee) and the Counter-Terrorism Committee are the crucial committees.
38. Cornwall, the host of this year’s G-7 Summit, is located in which country?
[A] Switzerland
[B] United Kingdom
[C] Italy
[D] Brazil
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Correct Answer: B [United Kingdom]
Notes:
The G-7 Summit of this year is to be held in Cornwall, a peninsular country in the south-west region of the United Kingdom, during June 11 to 13.
Being the President of G-7 this year, the United Kingdom has extended its invitation to India, Australia and South Korea to participate in the Summit as Guest countries. The Heads of Government of member states, and the representatives of the EU, usually meet at the G7 Summit.
39. What is the corpus of “Startup India Seed Fund” announced by the Prime Minster recently?
[A] Rs.100 crore
[B] Rs.500 crore
[C] Rs.1000 crore
[D] Rs.2000 crore
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Correct Answer: C [Rs.1000 crore]
Notes:
On the occasion of ‘Prarambh: Startup India International Summit’, the Prime Minster Narendra Modi announced the launch of Startup India Seed Fund with a corpus of Rs.1000 crore.
The fund is intended to provide initial capital for startups, which would promote the setting up of new startups and promote their growth. The ‘Prarambh’ summit marked the 5th anniversary of the Startup India initiative, launched in the year 2016.
40. First Virtual Expo 2021 for R&D has been organized recently in which sector?
[A] Telecommunication
[B] Marine Technology
[C] Health Care
[D] Food Processing
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Correct Answer: D [Food Processing]
Notes:
The First Virtual Expo 2021 for R&D in processed food sector has been organized recently by the Union Ministry of Food Processing and Industries.
The expo is aimed to showcase the outcomes of projects supported by the Ministry through some of its leading food technology institutions. A portal displaying various researches undertaken in the food processing sector, was also launched during the expo.
