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Question 1 of 60
1. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWhich Defence manufacturing company recently received ‘Green Channel Status’ from the Ministry of Defence on December, 2020?
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Answer-4) L&T Defence
Explanation:
L&T Defence, the defence manufacturing group of Larsen and Toubro received ‘green channel status’ from Defence Ministry. It has received the status from the Directorate General Quality Assurance (DGQA) under the Ministry of Defence for its major naval weapon delivery systems. Green Channel Policy was introduced in March 2017 by the Defence Ministry, as part of the ‘Make in India’ initiative.Incorrect
Answer-4) L&T Defence
Explanation:
L&T Defence, the defence manufacturing group of Larsen and Toubro received ‘green channel status’ from Defence Ministry. It has received the status from the Directorate General Quality Assurance (DGQA) under the Ministry of Defence for its major naval weapon delivery systems. Green Channel Policy was introduced in March 2017 by the Defence Ministry, as part of the ‘Make in India’ initiative. -
Question 2 of 60
2. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsTo mark the Centenary celebration of Which University, PM Narendra Modi released a special postal stamp on December, 2020?
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Answer-4) Aligarh Muslim University
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi released a special postal stamp to mark the centenary celebration of Aligarh Muslim University(AMU). He participated in the event organised at the AMU through video conferencing. Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank, Union Minister of Education also participated in the event. He highlighted the achievements of AMU over the past 100 years and the contributions of its alumni.Incorrect
Answer-4) Aligarh Muslim University
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi released a special postal stamp to mark the centenary celebration of Aligarh Muslim University(AMU). He participated in the event organised at the AMU through video conferencing. Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank, Union Minister of Education also participated in the event. He highlighted the achievements of AMU over the past 100 years and the contributions of its alumni. -
Question 3 of 60
3. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWhich pharma company will become the world’s first company to produce a ‘Green Vaccine’?
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Answer-3) Serum Institute of India
Explanation:
The world’s largest vaccine maker, Serum Institute of India (SII), could soon become the world’s first company to produce a ‘Green Vaccine’. The vaccine major firm is also aspiring to be the first `Net Zero’ pharma company in the world. Achieving Net Zero state would mean reduction of emissions from all sources to zero.Incorrect
Answer-3) Serum Institute of India
Explanation:
The world’s largest vaccine maker, Serum Institute of India (SII), could soon become the world’s first company to produce a ‘Green Vaccine’. The vaccine major firm is also aspiring to be the first `Net Zero’ pharma company in the world. Achieving Net Zero state would mean reduction of emissions from all sources to zero. -
Question 4 of 60
4. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWhich Bank launched ‘Infinite India’, an online platform to provide different banking and value-added services for foreign companies to set up or expand business in India, also becomes industry-first initiative in India?
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Answer-5) ICICI Bank
Explanation:
On December 22, 2020 ICICI Bank Ltd launched ‘Infinite India’, an online platform for foreign companies who set up or expand business in India. The portal unifies different banking and value-added services on one platform for foreign companies throughout their business lifecycle. With this launch, ICICI bank becomes the 1st bank in India to offer such facilities. This initiative is an industry first initiative.Incorrect
Answer-5) ICICI Bank
Explanation:
On December 22, 2020 ICICI Bank Ltd launched ‘Infinite India’, an online platform for foreign companies who set up or expand business in India. The portal unifies different banking and value-added services on one platform for foreign companies throughout their business lifecycle. With this launch, ICICI bank becomes the 1st bank in India to offer such facilities. This initiative is an industry first initiative. -
Question 5 of 60
5. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWhich Bank secured the top spot in UPI Transaction among the UPI Remitter Banks in the ‘UPI Ecosystem Statistics’- November 2020 report released by National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)?
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Answer-5) State Bank of India
Explanation:
The ‘UPI Ecosystem Statistics’- November 2020 of National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), has released Unified Payments Interface(UPI) Top 30 Banks Performance (for Remitter Banks and Beneficiary Bank). The State Bank of India(SBI) secured the top spot in UPI Transaction among the UPI Remitter Banks with 607.92 million transactions.UPI Top 30 Performance Banks UPI Remitter Bank S. no Name of the Bank Total Transaction(Million) Approval Rate (%) Technical Decline(TD)- in % 1 State Bank of India 607.92 90.52% 3.12% 2 Axis Bank Ltd 241.92 97.16% 0.56% 3 HDFC Bank Ltd 179.4 93.46% 1.85% 4 Paytm Payments Bank ltd 169.25 92.71% 0.08% UPI Beneficiary Bank 1 State Bank of India 363.23 95.91% 3.06% 2 Paytm Payments Bank ltd 329.04 97.63% 0.06% 3 Yes Bank Ltd 255.73 99.76% 0.10% Incorrect
Answer-5) State Bank of India
Explanation:
The ‘UPI Ecosystem Statistics’- November 2020 of National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), has released Unified Payments Interface(UPI) Top 30 Banks Performance (for Remitter Banks and Beneficiary Bank). The State Bank of India(SBI) secured the top spot in UPI Transaction among the UPI Remitter Banks with 607.92 million transactions.UPI Top 30 Performance Banks UPI Remitter Bank S. no Name of the Bank Total Transaction(Million) Approval Rate (%) Technical Decline(TD)- in % 1 State Bank of India 607.92 90.52% 3.12% 2 Axis Bank Ltd 241.92 97.16% 0.56% 3 HDFC Bank Ltd 179.4 93.46% 1.85% 4 Paytm Payments Bank ltd 169.25 92.71% 0.08% UPI Beneficiary Bank 1 State Bank of India 363.23 95.91% 3.06% 2 Paytm Payments Bank ltd 329.04 97.63% 0.06% 3 Yes Bank Ltd 255.73 99.76% 0.10% -
Question 6 of 60
6. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWho authored the book, “The Light of Asia: The Poem that Defined the Buddha”?
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Answer-2) Jairam Ramesh
Explanation:
Former Union Minister Jairam Ramesh authored his new book titled “The Light of Asia: The Poem that Defined the Buddha”. The book will showcase the story of the poem “The Lights of Asia” which shaped the people’s view of Buddha and his teachings. The book will be published by Viking imprint of Penguin India.Incorrect
Answer-2) Jairam Ramesh
Explanation:
Former Union Minister Jairam Ramesh authored his new book titled “The Light of Asia: The Poem that Defined the Buddha”. The book will showcase the story of the poem “The Lights of Asia” which shaped the people’s view of Buddha and his teachings. The book will be published by Viking imprint of Penguin India. -
Question 7 of 60
7. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWhich Financial Institution took projects on pilot basis on Karnataka government’s 1st of its kind Farmer Registration and Unified Beneficiary Information System(FRUITS)Portal?
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Answer-2) Canara Bank
Explanation:
On December 22, 2020 The 1st of its kind Farmer Registration and Unified Beneficiary Information System(FRUITS)Portal, a project of e-Governance, Government of Karnataka is integrated with BHOOMI Package of the Karnataka State to fetch and validate land details. Canara Bank becomes the 1st Financial Institution(FI) to take the project on a pilot basis. It is the first of its kind technology adoption from the Karnataka govt to combine all 70 lakh farmers in the state with land and other details under a single platform.Incorrect
Answer-2) Canara Bank
Explanation:
On December 22, 2020 The 1st of its kind Farmer Registration and Unified Beneficiary Information System(FRUITS)Portal, a project of e-Governance, Government of Karnataka is integrated with BHOOMI Package of the Karnataka State to fetch and validate land details. Canara Bank becomes the 1st Financial Institution(FI) to take the project on a pilot basis. It is the first of its kind technology adoption from the Karnataka govt to combine all 70 lakh farmers in the state with land and other details under a single platform. -
Question 8 of 60
8. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsUnion Cabinet has approved post metric scholarship scheme worth Rs. 59,000 crores for students belonging to ______ on December, 2020.
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Answer- 3) Scheduled Caste
Explanation:
On December 23, 2020, the Union Cabinet, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the following proposals:
i.Approved Merger of Five Film Media Units through Rationalization of Infrastructure, Manpower and Other Resources.
ii.Approved Revision in guidelines for providing Direct to Home (DTH) Services in India.
iii.Approved ordinance to protect Delhi’s unauthorised colonies from punitive action.
iv.Approved ₹59,000 crores post-matric scholarship scheme for 4 crores Scheduled Caste students.Incorrect
Answer- 3) Scheduled Caste
Explanation:
On December 23, 2020, the Union Cabinet, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the following proposals:
i.Approved Merger of Five Film Media Units through Rationalization of Infrastructure, Manpower and Other Resources.
ii.Approved Revision in guidelines for providing Direct to Home (DTH) Services in India.
iii.Approved ordinance to protect Delhi’s unauthorised colonies from punitive action.
iv.Approved ₹59,000 crores post-matric scholarship scheme for 4 crores Scheduled Caste students. -
Question 9 of 60
9. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWhich birds are the focus of conservation under the “Firefly Bird Diverter” initiative of the Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) and Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) to reduce mortality caused by overhead power lines?
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Answer-2) Great Indian Bustard
Explanation:
“Firefly Bird Diverter” a unique initiative of the Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) and Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) to reduce the mortality of the Great Indian Bustard (GIB) from the overhead power lines in areas with high population of GIB in the wild. Under this initiative, around 1813 diverter flaps, called “fireflies”, were installed on the lines, which can be spotted by the birds from a distance of 50 meters and change their course.Incorrect
Answer-2) Great Indian Bustard
Explanation:
“Firefly Bird Diverter” a unique initiative of the Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) and Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) to reduce the mortality of the Great Indian Bustard (GIB) from the overhead power lines in areas with high population of GIB in the wild. Under this initiative, around 1813 diverter flaps, called “fireflies”, were installed on the lines, which can be spotted by the birds from a distance of 50 meters and change their course. -
Question 10 of 60
10. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWhich Bank signed an MoU with Indian Green Building Council (IGBC), a part of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) to promote green building in India, on December, 2020?
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Answer-3) HDFC Bank
Explanation:
HDFC Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Indian Green Building Council (IGBC), a part of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) to promote green building in India. HDFC will collaborate with IGBC to create awareness and promote financing green buildings through joint training and awareness programme to enable the capacity building across India. Green building is a practice to increase the efficiency of the buildings or a site to optimise the use of energy, water, and materials and reduce its impacts on the human health and environment throughout its lifecycle.Incorrect
Answer-3) HDFC Bank
Explanation:
HDFC Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Indian Green Building Council (IGBC), a part of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) to promote green building in India. HDFC will collaborate with IGBC to create awareness and promote financing green buildings through joint training and awareness programme to enable the capacity building across India. Green building is a practice to increase the efficiency of the buildings or a site to optimise the use of energy, water, and materials and reduce its impacts on the human health and environment throughout its lifecycle. -
Question 11 of 60
11. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsUnion Cabinet chaired by PM Narendra Modi recently approved the signing of India’s Revised Air Services agreement with __________ on December, 2020.
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Answer- 3) Philippines & Afghanistan
Explanation:
On December 23, 2020, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the signing of a Revised Air Services agreement between India & 2 Countries – Philippines & Afghanistan. The agreement will help in creating an environment for enhanced & seamless connectivity between the air service carriers of both sides. Apart from ensuring safety & security, the agreement has the capacity to increase trade, investment, tourism & cultural exchanges with India & both the countries. The agreement is being seen as an important landmark in civil aviation relations.Incorrect
Answer- 3) Philippines & Afghanistan
Explanation:
On December 23, 2020, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the signing of a Revised Air Services agreement between India & 2 Countries – Philippines & Afghanistan. The agreement will help in creating an environment for enhanced & seamless connectivity between the air service carriers of both sides. Apart from ensuring safety & security, the agreement has the capacity to increase trade, investment, tourism & cultural exchanges with India & both the countries. The agreement is being seen as an important landmark in civil aviation relations. -
Question 12 of 60
12. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWhich organisation recently signed an MoU with CSIR-NIO (Council of Scientific & Industrial Research – National Institute of Oceanography) to collaborate & exchange expertise in the field of Oceanography, on December 2020?
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Answer-4) Indian Navy
Explanation:
On December 24, 2020 The Indian Navy represented by Integrated Headquarters, Directorate of Naval Oceanology & Meteorology (DNOM) & CSIR-NIO (Council of Scientific & Industrial Research – National Institute of Oceanography) virtually signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate & exchange expertise in the field of Oceanography. The MoU was signed by Commodore AA Abhyankar, Commodore Naval Oceanology and Meteorology & Professor Sunil Kumar Singh, Director of CSIR-NIO.Incorrect
Answer-4) Indian Navy
Explanation:
On December 24, 2020 The Indian Navy represented by Integrated Headquarters, Directorate of Naval Oceanology & Meteorology (DNOM) & CSIR-NIO (Council of Scientific & Industrial Research – National Institute of Oceanography) virtually signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate & exchange expertise in the field of Oceanography. The MoU was signed by Commodore AA Abhyankar, Commodore Naval Oceanology and Meteorology & Professor Sunil Kumar Singh, Director of CSIR-NIO. -
Question 13 of 60
13. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWhich organisation jointly developed Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MRSAM) along with Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) to conduct India’s first army variant of the test?
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Answer- 1) Israel Aerospace Industries
Explanation:
On December 23, 2020 India successfully conducted the first army variant test of Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MRSAM) from Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, Odisha. The missile has been jointly developed by Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) & Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI). The MRSAM has been manufactured by Bharat Dynamics Ltd (BDL). The army variant includes a command post, a multi-function radar & mobile launcher system.Incorrect
Answer- 1) Israel Aerospace Industries
Explanation:
On December 23, 2020 India successfully conducted the first army variant test of Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MRSAM) from Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, Odisha. The missile has been jointly developed by Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) & Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI). The MRSAM has been manufactured by Bharat Dynamics Ltd (BDL). The army variant includes a command post, a multi-function radar & mobile launcher system. -
Question 14 of 60
14. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsLate Sugathakumari from kerala, received Padma Shri award in 2006 for her contribution towards ______.
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Answer-4) Literature in Malayalam
Explanation:
On 23rd December 2020, Padma Shri awardee Sugathakumari renowned Malayalam poet and environmental activist passed away at the age of 86 in the Medical College Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. She died due to COVID-19 complications. She was born on 22nd January 1934 in Kingdom of Travancore, British India (present day Kerala, India).She received the Padma Shri in 2006 for her literature work in Malayalam.Incorrect
Answer-4) Literature in Malayalam
Explanation:
On 23rd December 2020, Padma Shri awardee Sugathakumari renowned Malayalam poet and environmental activist passed away at the age of 86 in the Medical College Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. She died due to COVID-19 complications. She was born on 22nd January 1934 in Kingdom of Travancore, British India (present day Kerala, India).She received the Padma Shri in 2006 for her literature work in Malayalam. -
Question 15 of 60
15. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWhich among the following sites was recently recognised by the Ministry for Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEFCC), to become India’s 42nd Ramsar Site, on December, 2020?
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Answer-4) Tso Kar Wetland
Explanation:
On December 24, 2020, Union Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEFCC), Prakash Javadekar announced that Tso Kar Wetland complex in Changthang region, Ladakh has been added to the list of Ramsar Sites (Wetlands of International Importance). It will be India’s 42nd site & UT Ladakh’s 2nd Ramsar Site. Tso Kar Wetland Complex consists of 2 principal waterbodies – Startsapuk Tso, a freshwater lake & Tso Kar, a hypersaline lake.Incorrect
Answer-4) Tso Kar Wetland
Explanation:
On December 24, 2020, Union Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEFCC), Prakash Javadekar announced that Tso Kar Wetland complex in Changthang region, Ladakh has been added to the list of Ramsar Sites (Wetlands of International Importance). It will be India’s 42nd site & UT Ladakh’s 2nd Ramsar Site. Tso Kar Wetland Complex consists of 2 principal waterbodies – Startsapuk Tso, a freshwater lake & Tso Kar, a hypersaline lake. -
Question 16 of 60
16. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWhat was India’s projected GDP rate for FY 2020-21 as per the estimations of India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) as of December, 2020?
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Answer-5) – 7.8 %
Explanation:
India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) revised its previous projection of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) due to the sustainability of the recovery perceived in Q2 when the economy contracted only 7.5%, after a 23.9% contraction in Q1. Ind-Ra has revised its estimate for GDP contraction FY 2020-21 to 7.8% from the earlier projection of 11.8%. This is in line with the revision in the projected contraction by RBI, ADB, Fitch, and others.Incorrect
Answer-5) – 7.8 %
Explanation:
India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) revised its previous projection of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) due to the sustainability of the recovery perceived in Q2 when the economy contracted only 7.5%, after a 23.9% contraction in Q1. Ind-Ra has revised its estimate for GDP contraction FY 2020-21 to 7.8% from the earlier projection of 11.8%. This is in line with the revision in the projected contraction by RBI, ADB, Fitch, and others. -
Question 17 of 60
17. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWhich country signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with India’s Ministry of Steel for mutual cooperation in steel production, on December, 2020?
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Answer-5) Japan
Explanation:
On December 22, 2020, a Memorandum of Cooperation between the Ministry of Steel, Government of India & Ministry of Economy, Trade & Industry, Government of Japan in the Field of Steel Industry. The agreement will help in boosting India’s steel manufacturing sector, and also in improving the quality & quantity of steel produced in India. The two sides agreed to establish “India-Japan steel dialogue” at the joint secretary-level for boosting mutual cooperation in the sector.Incorrect
Answer-5) Japan
Explanation:
On December 22, 2020, a Memorandum of Cooperation between the Ministry of Steel, Government of India & Ministry of Economy, Trade & Industry, Government of Japan in the Field of Steel Industry. The agreement will help in boosting India’s steel manufacturing sector, and also in improving the quality & quantity of steel produced in India. The two sides agreed to establish “India-Japan steel dialogue” at the joint secretary-level for boosting mutual cooperation in the sector. -
Question 18 of 60
18. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWho recently became the MD & CEO of YES Securities (India) Limited, on December, 2020?
Correct
Answer-2) Prasanth Prabhakaran
Explanation:
On 23rd December 2020, Prasanth Prabhakaran, joint MD and CEO of YES Securities (India) Limited, wholly owned subsidiary of YES Bank, was elevated as its MD and CEO with immediate effect. Prasanth Prabhakaran will oversee the investment banking and merchant banking verticals. Earlier, along with Prasanth Prabhakaran, Vikas Dawra served as the Joint MD and CEO of YES Securities (India) Limited.Incorrect
Answer-2) Prasanth Prabhakaran
Explanation:
On 23rd December 2020, Prasanth Prabhakaran, joint MD and CEO of YES Securities (India) Limited, wholly owned subsidiary of YES Bank, was elevated as its MD and CEO with immediate effect. Prasanth Prabhakaran will oversee the investment banking and merchant banking verticals. Earlier, along with Prasanth Prabhakaran, Vikas Dawra served as the Joint MD and CEO of YES Securities (India) Limited. -
Question 19 of 60
19. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWhen was National Good Governance Day observed annually?
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Answer-5) 25th December
Explanation:
National Good Governance Day is annually observed across Indian on 25th December to create awareness about the accountability of the government. The day also marks the birth anniversary of India’s former Prime Minister(PM) and Bharat Ratna awardee Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who served 3 terms as the Prime Minister of India. The 25th December 2020 marks the celebration of the 7th National Good Governance Day.Incorrect
Answer-5) 25th December
Explanation:
National Good Governance Day is annually observed across Indian on 25th December to create awareness about the accountability of the government. The day also marks the birth anniversary of India’s former Prime Minister(PM) and Bharat Ratna awardee Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who served 3 terms as the Prime Minister of India. The 25th December 2020 marks the celebration of the 7th National Good Governance Day. -
Question 20 of 60
20. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWhat is the theme of the 6th Edition of Indian International Science Festival 2020 (IISF 2020) held virtually at New Delhi between December 22-25 that was virtually inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi?
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Answer-1) Science for Self-Reliant India and the Global Welfare
Explanation:
The 6th Edition of Indian International Science Festival 2020 (IISF 2020) took place virtually in New Delhi through virtual mode from December 22-25, 2020. Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi inaugurated the event in the presence of Dr Harsh Vardhan, Minister of Science & Technology, Earth Sciences & Health & Family Welfare. Theme of IISF 2020 – “Science for Self-Reliant India and the Global Welfare”.Incorrect
Answer-1) Science for Self-Reliant India and the Global Welfare
Explanation:
The 6th Edition of Indian International Science Festival 2020 (IISF 2020) took place virtually in New Delhi through virtual mode from December 22-25, 2020. Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi inaugurated the event in the presence of Dr Harsh Vardhan, Minister of Science & Technology, Earth Sciences & Health & Family Welfare. Theme of IISF 2020 – “Science for Self-Reliant India and the Global Welfare”. -
Question 21 of 60
21. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWhich Indian institute was recognised by Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) as one of the six Global networks of Laboratories for Centralized assessment of COVID-19 Vaccines?
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Answer-5) Translational Health Science & Technology Institute (THSTI)
Explanation:
While addressing, Overseas Science & Technology Ministers’ & Diplomats’ Conclave 2020, Union Minister Harsh Vardhan stated that Immunoassay Laboratory of Translational Health Science & Technology Institute (THSTI) in Pali, Haryana has been recognized by Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) as one of the six Global networks of Laboratories for Centralized assessment of COVID-19 Vaccines.Incorrect
Answer-5) Translational Health Science & Technology Institute (THSTI)
Explanation:
While addressing, Overseas Science & Technology Ministers’ & Diplomats’ Conclave 2020, Union Minister Harsh Vardhan stated that Immunoassay Laboratory of Translational Health Science & Technology Institute (THSTI) in Pali, Haryana has been recognized by Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) as one of the six Global networks of Laboratories for Centralized assessment of COVID-19 Vaccines. -
Question 22 of 60
22. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsPunjab National Bank (PNB) has introduced PNB e-Credit Card in December 2020. Who is the CEO of PNB?
Correct
Answer-2) CH S.S. Mallikarjuna Rao
Explanation:
On December 24, 2020 Punjab National Bank (PNB) introduced PNB e-Credit Card. This card is a digital imitation of a physical Credit Card. PNB customers can use this card at any e-commerce platform or merchant website, without having to carry the physical card. The details of the card can be viewed in PNB Genie Mobile app by clicking on the e-Credit Card facility. It helps the customers to activate the card for international/ Domestic use and also to set up transaction limits for ATM, ecommerce, PoS and Contactless payments.Incorrect
Answer-2) CH S.S. Mallikarjuna Rao
Explanation:
On December 24, 2020 Punjab National Bank (PNB) introduced PNB e-Credit Card. This card is a digital imitation of a physical Credit Card. PNB customers can use this card at any e-commerce platform or merchant website, without having to carry the physical card. The details of the card can be viewed in PNB Genie Mobile app by clicking on the e-Credit Card facility. It helps the customers to activate the card for international/ Domestic use and also to set up transaction limits for ATM, ecommerce, PoS and Contactless payments. -
Question 23 of 60
23. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsName the Indian organisation which received the ‘Excellence’ award in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Domain in 15th CII-ITC Sustainability Awards 2020?
Correct
Answer-1) NTPC Limited
Explanation:
On December 23, 2020 NTPC Limited (formerly- National Thermal Power Corporation Limited won ‘Excellence’ award in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Domain in 15th CII-ITC Sustainability Awards 2020. In addition to this, NTPC has also received Commendation for Significant Achievement in the category of Corporate Excellence. NTPC wins the CII-ITC Sustainability Award in the corporate excellence category for consecutive second time. NTPC is the only PSU to receive the award in the Corporate Excellence category.Incorrect
Answer-1) NTPC Limited
Explanation:
On December 23, 2020 NTPC Limited (formerly- National Thermal Power Corporation Limited won ‘Excellence’ award in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Domain in 15th CII-ITC Sustainability Awards 2020. In addition to this, NTPC has also received Commendation for Significant Achievement in the category of Corporate Excellence. NTPC wins the CII-ITC Sustainability Award in the corporate excellence category for consecutive second time. NTPC is the only PSU to receive the award in the Corporate Excellence category. -
Question 24 of 60
24. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWhat is India’s rank with most publications on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the ‘Nature Index 2020 Artificial Intelligence’ released by Nature Research, International Scientific publishing company?
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Answer-4) 3rd
Explanation:
According to the ‘Nature Index 2020 Artificial Intelligence’ released by Nature Research, International Scientific publishing company, India ranked 3rd (with 91,563 publications) in the list of 25 Countries with most publications on Artificial Intelligence (AI) during the period 2015-2019. China topped the List, followed by the United States. The whole Index is based on the time period between 2015-19. India ranked 20th among 25 countries in artificial intelligence ranked by total article share in the field from 2015 to 2019. Anna University, Chennai ranked 32nd in Top 100 research organizations in the AI field. It is the only Indian Organization in Top 100.Incorrect
Answer-4) 3rd
Explanation:
According to the ‘Nature Index 2020 Artificial Intelligence’ released by Nature Research, International Scientific publishing company, India ranked 3rd (with 91,563 publications) in the list of 25 Countries with most publications on Artificial Intelligence (AI) during the period 2015-2019. China topped the List, followed by the United States. The whole Index is based on the time period between 2015-19. India ranked 20th among 25 countries in artificial intelligence ranked by total article share in the field from 2015 to 2019. Anna University, Chennai ranked 32nd in Top 100 research organizations in the AI field. It is the only Indian Organization in Top 100. -
Question 25 of 60
25. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWhere did PM Narendra Modi virtually launch India’s 1st Driverless operated train?
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Answer-3) Delhi Metro Rail Corporation
Explanation:
On December 28, 2020, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated India’s 1st ever Driverless Train Operations on Delhi Metro’s 38 Kilometres long Magenta Line which connects Janakpuri West & Botanical Garden in Noida. PM also inaugurated the fully operational National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) services on the Airport Express Line of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC).Incorrect
Answer-3) Delhi Metro Rail Corporation
Explanation:
On December 28, 2020, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated India’s 1st ever Driverless Train Operations on Delhi Metro’s 38 Kilometres long Magenta Line which connects Janakpuri West & Botanical Garden in Noida. PM also inaugurated the fully operational National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) services on the Airport Express Line of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC). -
Question 26 of 60
26. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWhich scheme was launched by PM Narendra Modi in Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) covering all its residents, on December, 2020?
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Answer-4) PM-JAY SEHAT Health Insurance Scheme
Explanation:
On December 26, 2020, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri-Jan Arogya Yojana Social Endeavour for Health & Telemedicine (PM-JAY SEHAT) Health Insurance scheme for covering all the residents of Jammu & Kashmir (J&K). The scheme will operate on insurance mode in convergence with PM-JAY. The scheme was launched by the Government of India in 2018 for providing free access to healthcare for 40% of residents in India.Incorrect
Answer-4) PM-JAY SEHAT Health Insurance Scheme
Explanation:
On December 26, 2020, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri-Jan Arogya Yojana Social Endeavour for Health & Telemedicine (PM-JAY SEHAT) Health Insurance scheme for covering all the residents of Jammu & Kashmir (J&K). The scheme will operate on insurance mode in convergence with PM-JAY. The scheme was launched by the Government of India in 2018 for providing free access to healthcare for 40% of residents in India. -
Question 27 of 60
27. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWhich bank recently launched Digital Lending Platform (DLP), on December, 2020 digitizing the entire process of getting a loan?
Correct
Answer-1) Bank of Baroda
Explanation:
On December 28, Bank of Baroda (BoB) launched Digital Lending Platform (DLP), to allow retail loan seekers to get loans in a digital way through a paperless process. It provides ‘in-principle approval’ to the loan seekers in 30 minutes for home, car and personal loans without human intervention through multiple channels namely website, mobile banking, internet banking and social media. The bank also offers ‘Online Loan against Fixed Deposits(FD)’ through Digital Lending Platform.Incorrect
Answer-1) Bank of Baroda
Explanation:
On December 28, Bank of Baroda (BoB) launched Digital Lending Platform (DLP), to allow retail loan seekers to get loans in a digital way through a paperless process. It provides ‘in-principle approval’ to the loan seekers in 30 minutes for home, car and personal loans without human intervention through multiple channels namely website, mobile banking, internet banking and social media. The bank also offers ‘Online Loan against Fixed Deposits(FD)’ through Digital Lending Platform. -
Question 28 of 60
28. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWho won the Sir Garfield Sobers Award for ICC Male Cricketer of the Decade at the ICC awards of the Decade (2011-2020)?
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Answer-3) Virat Kohli
Explanation:
On December 28, 2020 The winners of the International Cricket Council(ICC) Awards of the Decade (2011-2020) were announced. In this, Indian Cricketer Virat Kohli wins the Sir Garfield Sobers Award for ICC Male Cricketer of the Decade.Name of the Cricketer Country Award Virat Kohli India Sir Garfield Sobers Award for ICC Male Cricketer of the DecadeICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Decade MS Dhoni India ICC Spirit of Cricket Award of the Decade Ellyse Perry Australia Rachael Heyhoe-Flint Award for ICC Female Cricketer of the DecadeICC Women’s T20I Cricketer of the Decade ICC Women’s ODI Cricketer of the Decade
Steve Smith Australia ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Decade Rashid Khan Afghanistan ICC Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Decade Incorrect
Answer-3) Virat Kohli
Explanation:
On December 28, 2020 The winners of the International Cricket Council(ICC) Awards of the Decade (2011-2020) were announced. In this, Indian Cricketer Virat Kohli wins the Sir Garfield Sobers Award for ICC Male Cricketer of the Decade.Name of the Cricketer Country Award Virat Kohli India Sir Garfield Sobers Award for ICC Male Cricketer of the DecadeICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Decade MS Dhoni India ICC Spirit of Cricket Award of the Decade Ellyse Perry Australia Rachael Heyhoe-Flint Award for ICC Female Cricketer of the DecadeICC Women’s T20I Cricketer of the Decade ICC Women’s ODI Cricketer of the Decade
Steve Smith Australia ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Decade Rashid Khan Afghanistan ICC Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Decade -
Question 29 of 60
29. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWho received “Scientist of the Year Award-2018” by DRDO on December, 2020?
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Answer-1) Hemant Kumar Pandey
Explanation:
Dr Hemant Kumar Pandey has been conferred ‘Scientist of the Year Award-2018’ by Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO) for his contributions towards developing herbal medicines which includes ‘Lukoskin’ a drug for treatment of leucoderma. Pandey has been undertaking research at DRDO’s Defence Institute of Bio-Energy Research (DIBER) at Pithoragarh in Uttarakhand for 25 years.Incorrect
Answer-1) Hemant Kumar Pandey
Explanation:
Dr Hemant Kumar Pandey has been conferred ‘Scientist of the Year Award-2018’ by Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO) for his contributions towards developing herbal medicines which includes ‘Lukoskin’ a drug for treatment of leucoderma. Pandey has been undertaking research at DRDO’s Defence Institute of Bio-Energy Research (DIBER) at Pithoragarh in Uttarakhand for 25 years. -
Question 30 of 60
30. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWhat is India’s position in the 12th edition of World Economic League Table 2021 (WELT) released by Centre for Economics & Business Research Ltd (CEBR) in December, 2020?
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Answer-4) 6th
Explanation:
According to the 12th edition of World Economic League Table 2021 (WELT) an Annual report released by Centre for Economics & Business Research Ltd (CEBR), India slumped 1 spot to 6th Largest Economy (out of 195 countries) in the world in 2020 from 5th in 2019 due to the impact of COVID19. The United States (US) topped the 2020 rankings followed by China & Japan. India overtook the United Kingdom (UK) to become the 5th Largest economy in 2019 rankings. The report stated that India will become 5th Largest Economy by 2025 & 3rd Largest by 2030.Incorrect
Answer-4) 6th
Explanation:
According to the 12th edition of World Economic League Table 2021 (WELT) an Annual report released by Centre for Economics & Business Research Ltd (CEBR), India slumped 1 spot to 6th Largest Economy (out of 195 countries) in the world in 2020 from 5th in 2019 due to the impact of COVID19. The United States (US) topped the 2020 rankings followed by China & Japan. India overtook the United Kingdom (UK) to become the 5th Largest economy in 2019 rankings. The report stated that India will become 5th Largest Economy by 2025 & 3rd Largest by 2030. -
Question 31 of 60
31. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWhich country recently launched a new remote sensing satellite “Yaogan 33R”, on December 2020?
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Answer-5) China
Explanation:
On December 27, 2020 China successfully launched ‘Yaogan 33R’, a new remote sensing satellite from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in northwest China into space. The satellite was sent into orbit by a Long March-4C(Y35) rocket. Weina Jishu Shiyan, a micro and nano technology experiment satellite was also launched in this mission. These 2 satellites will be used for scientific experiments, land resources survey, crop yield estimation and disaster prevention and reduction.Incorrect
Answer-5) China
Explanation:
On December 27, 2020 China successfully launched ‘Yaogan 33R’, a new remote sensing satellite from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in northwest China into space. The satellite was sent into orbit by a Long March-4C(Y35) rocket. Weina Jishu Shiyan, a micro and nano technology experiment satellite was also launched in this mission. These 2 satellites will be used for scientific experiments, land resources survey, crop yield estimation and disaster prevention and reduction. -
Question 32 of 60
32. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWhere was the Operational Control Centre (OCC) for Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) recently inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi, on December, 2020?
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Answer-3) Prayagraj, UttarPradesh
Explanation:
On December 29, 2020, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated 2 Railway projects for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) namely the 351-Kms long New Bhaupur-New Khurja section in Uttar Pradesh (UP) which has been built at a cost of INR 5, 750 crores and Operational Control Centre (OCC) at Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. It is expected to be one of the largest control centres in the world. The OCC will be the Command Centre of the entire route length of EDFC. It will be one of the largest structures of its type and will be equipped with modern interiors, ergonomic design & best-in-class acoustics.Incorrect
Answer-3) Prayagraj, UttarPradesh
Explanation:
On December 29, 2020, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated 2 Railway projects for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) namely the 351-Kms long New Bhaupur-New Khurja section in Uttar Pradesh (UP) which has been built at a cost of INR 5, 750 crores and Operational Control Centre (OCC) at Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. It is expected to be one of the largest control centres in the world. The OCC will be the Command Centre of the entire route length of EDFC. It will be one of the largest structures of its type and will be equipped with modern interiors, ergonomic design & best-in-class acoustics. -
Question 33 of 60
33. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWhich is India’s 1st city to have fulfilled 100% of its energy needs during the day with solar energy?
Correct
Answer-3) Diu
Explanation:
President of India Ram Nath Kovind visited Diu Town in the Union Territory (UT) of Dadra and Nagar Haveli & Daman and Diu from December 25-28, 2020. On his address, he highlighted – Diu city is the 1st City in India which has fulfilled 100% of its energy needs during the day with solar energy; All 3 districts of the Union Territory were declared ‘Open Defecation Free’ in 2017; Daman & Diu was ranked 1st in the ‘Swachh Survekshan’ of 2019.Incorrect
Answer-3) Diu
Explanation:
President of India Ram Nath Kovind visited Diu Town in the Union Territory (UT) of Dadra and Nagar Haveli & Daman and Diu from December 25-28, 2020. On his address, he highlighted – Diu city is the 1st City in India which has fulfilled 100% of its energy needs during the day with solar energy; All 3 districts of the Union Territory were declared ‘Open Defecation Free’ in 2017; Daman & Diu was ranked 1st in the ‘Swachh Survekshan’ of 2019. -
Question 34 of 60
34. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWhich organisation released the ‘Foreign Direct Investment Trends and Outlook in Asia and the Pacific 2020/21’ report on December, 2020?
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Answer-2) UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific
Explanation:
According to the report ‘Foreign Direct Investment Trends and Outlook in Asia and the Pacific 2020/21’ released by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN ESCAP), India has accounted for 77% of total Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows to South & South-West Asian sub region receiving about USD 51 Billion in 2019. The majority of the FDI in India were in the fields of Information & Communications Technology (ICT) & Construction sector.Incorrect
Answer-2) UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific
Explanation:
According to the report ‘Foreign Direct Investment Trends and Outlook in Asia and the Pacific 2020/21’ released by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN ESCAP), India has accounted for 77% of total Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows to South & South-West Asian sub region receiving about USD 51 Billion in 2019. The majority of the FDI in India were in the fields of Information & Communications Technology (ICT) & Construction sector. -
Question 35 of 60
35. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWhich bank became the 1st to collaborate with Google Pay to issue FASTag through Unified Payments Interface (UPI) on its payments app?
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Answer-1) ICICI Bank
Explanation:
On December 28, 2020 ICICI Bank collaborated with Google Pay to issue FASTag through Unified Payments Interface (UPI) on the payments app. This allows Google Pay users to order, track and recharge ICICI Bank FASTag digitally on the payments platform. With this partnership, ICICI Bank FASTag is now available on Google Pay. ICICI Bank, with this collaboration becomes the 1st bank to partner with Google Pay to issue FASTag.Incorrect
Answer-1) ICICI Bank
Explanation:
On December 28, 2020 ICICI Bank collaborated with Google Pay to issue FASTag through Unified Payments Interface (UPI) on the payments app. This allows Google Pay users to order, track and recharge ICICI Bank FASTag digitally on the payments platform. With this partnership, ICICI Bank FASTag is now available on Google Pay. ICICI Bank, with this collaboration becomes the 1st bank to partner with Google Pay to issue FASTag. -
Question 36 of 60
36. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsIRDAI issued an exposure draft on guidelines for standard ______ policies to be offered by every general insurer and stand-alone health insurer from April 1, 2021.
Correct
Answer-5) Travel Insurance
Explanation:
On December 28, 2020 The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India(IRDAI) issued an exposure draft on guidelines for standard travel insurance policies that is to be offered from April 1, 2021 by every general insurer and stand-alone health insurer. IRDAI has asked all the stakeholders to comment/suggest on this exposure draft by 6th January, 2021. As per the exposure draft, insurers can launch 5 standard travel insurance plan variants under domestic travel and 4 plan variants under overseas category.Incorrect
Answer-5) Travel Insurance
Explanation:
On December 28, 2020 The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India(IRDAI) issued an exposure draft on guidelines for standard travel insurance policies that is to be offered from April 1, 2021 by every general insurer and stand-alone health insurer. IRDAI has asked all the stakeholders to comment/suggest on this exposure draft by 6th January, 2021. As per the exposure draft, insurers can launch 5 standard travel insurance plan variants under domestic travel and 4 plan variants under overseas category. -
Question 37 of 60
37. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWhich Small Finance institution partnered with ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Ltd to offer customised need and goal-based life insurance solutions for customers of ICICI Prudential Life?
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Answer-2) AU Small Finance Bank
Explanation:
On December 28, 2020 AU Small Finance Bank Ltd has partnered with ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Ltd to offer customised need and goal-based life insurance solutions of ICICI Prudential Life to its customers. The partnership will enhance the customer experience and help the customers to plan for better financial security.Incorrect
Answer-2) AU Small Finance Bank
Explanation:
On December 28, 2020 AU Small Finance Bank Ltd has partnered with ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Ltd to offer customised need and goal-based life insurance solutions of ICICI Prudential Life to its customers. The partnership will enhance the customer experience and help the customers to plan for better financial security. -
Question 38 of 60
38. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWhich is the world’s 1st crypto bank launched in India as a Joint Venture(JV) between Cashaa and United Multistate credit co-operative society?
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Answer-2) Unicas
Explanation:
On December 28, 2020 ‘Unicas’, world’s first crypto bank was launched as a Joint Venture(JV) between Cashaa and United Multistate credit co-operative society. This bank allows users to transact in cryptocurrency and fiat from one account to another. It will provide banking services for both fiat and crypto assets. This JV allows Cashaa to access regulatory licenses, physical branches, and overall banking Infrastructure of United Multistate Co-Op Society.Incorrect
Answer-2) Unicas
Explanation:
On December 28, 2020 ‘Unicas’, world’s first crypto bank was launched as a Joint Venture(JV) between Cashaa and United Multistate credit co-operative society. This bank allows users to transact in cryptocurrency and fiat from one account to another. It will provide banking services for both fiat and crypto assets. This JV allows Cashaa to access regulatory licenses, physical branches, and overall banking Infrastructure of United Multistate Co-Op Society. -
Question 39 of 60
39. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsName the Rajya Sabha MP who jointly won the “Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay New India Foundation(NIF) Book Prize 2020” alongside Prof Amit Ahuja?
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Answer-1) Jairam Ramesh
Explanation:
Jairam Ramesh, Rajya Sabha MP & Former Union Minister for his book ‘A Chequered Brilliance: The Many Lives of V.K. Krishna Menon’ and Associate Prof Amit Ahuja, for his book ‘Mobilizing the Marginalized: Ethnic Parties without Ethnic Movements’ jointly won Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay New India Foundation(NIF) Book Prize 2020.Incorrect
Answer-1) Jairam Ramesh
Explanation:
Jairam Ramesh, Rajya Sabha MP & Former Union Minister for his book ‘A Chequered Brilliance: The Many Lives of V.K. Krishna Menon’ and Associate Prof Amit Ahuja, for his book ‘Mobilizing the Marginalized: Ethnic Parties without Ethnic Movements’ jointly won Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay New India Foundation(NIF) Book Prize 2020. -
Question 40 of 60
40. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWhat was the theme of 16th annual Mother Teresa Memorial Awards(MTMA) for Social Justice, awarded on December, 2020?
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Answer-5) Celebrating Compassion in Times of Covid
Explanation:
On 27th December 2020, the Harmony Foundation hosted the 16th annual Mother Teresa Memorial Awards(MTMA) for Social Justice and felicitated the winners of the 2020 MTMA for Social Justice. The awards were presented to honour the acts of compassion of the unsung heroes for their contribution in the time of global pandemic. The theme of the MTMA for Social Justice 2020 is “Celebrating Compassion in Times of Covid”.Incorrect
Answer-5) Celebrating Compassion in Times of Covid
Explanation:
On 27th December 2020, the Harmony Foundation hosted the 16th annual Mother Teresa Memorial Awards(MTMA) for Social Justice and felicitated the winners of the 2020 MTMA for Social Justice. The awards were presented to honour the acts of compassion of the unsung heroes for their contribution in the time of global pandemic. The theme of the MTMA for Social Justice 2020 is “Celebrating Compassion in Times of Covid”. -
Question 41 of 60
41. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWhich was India’s 1st conjugate vaccine to treat Pneumonia that was recently launched by Health Minister Harsh Vardhan, on December, 2020?
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Answer-2) Pneumosil
Explanation:
On December 28, 2020, Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Dr Harsh Vardhan virtually launched India’s 1st Indigenous Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV) – ‘Pneumosil’ to treat pneumonia. The vaccine has been developed by Serum Institute of India Private Limited (SIIPL) in collaboration with Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.Incorrect
Answer-2) Pneumosil
Explanation:
On December 28, 2020, Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Dr Harsh Vardhan virtually launched India’s 1st Indigenous Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV) – ‘Pneumosil’ to treat pneumonia. The vaccine has been developed by Serum Institute of India Private Limited (SIIPL) in collaboration with Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. -
Question 42 of 60
42. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWhere was India’s highest Meterological Center, recently inaugurated by Minister of Earth Science Harsh Vardhan on December, 2020?
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Answer-4) Leh, Ladakh
Explanation:
On December 29, 2020, Union Minister of Earth Sciences, Dr Harsh Vardhan virtually inaugurated India’s Highest Meteorological (Met) Centre at Leh, Ladakh (UT). It is situated at a height of 3500 metres from the mean sea level. Radha Krishna Mathur, Lieutenant Governor (LG) of Ladakh & Jamyang Tsering Namgyal, MP from Ladakh were the Guest of Honour at the event. The Met centre has been established to prevent losses due to weather events such as Cloud bursts, Flash Floods, Avalanches & Glacial Lake Outbursts & to strengthen the Early Warning System in Ladakh.Incorrect
Answer-4) Leh, Ladakh
Explanation:
On December 29, 2020, Union Minister of Earth Sciences, Dr Harsh Vardhan virtually inaugurated India’s Highest Meteorological (Met) Centre at Leh, Ladakh (UT). It is situated at a height of 3500 metres from the mean sea level. Radha Krishna Mathur, Lieutenant Governor (LG) of Ladakh & Jamyang Tsering Namgyal, MP from Ladakh were the Guest of Honour at the event. The Met centre has been established to prevent losses due to weather events such as Cloud bursts, Flash Floods, Avalanches & Glacial Lake Outbursts & to strengthen the Early Warning System in Ladakh. -
Question 43 of 60
43. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWhere was India’s 1st Pollinator Park inaugurated in December 2020?
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Answer-3) Haldwani, Uttarakhand
Explanation:
On December 29, 2020, India’s 1st Pollinator Park was inaugurated at Haldwani in Nainital district, Uttarakhand by Peter Smetacek, a butterfly expert & Sanjiv Chaturvedi, Chief Conservator of Forest (Research), head of Research Wing, Uttarakhand India was also present during the inauguration. The park has been developed by the Research Wing of Uttarakhand’s Forest Department.Incorrect
Answer-3) Haldwani, Uttarakhand
Explanation:
On December 29, 2020, India’s 1st Pollinator Park was inaugurated at Haldwani in Nainital district, Uttarakhand by Peter Smetacek, a butterfly expert & Sanjiv Chaturvedi, Chief Conservator of Forest (Research), head of Research Wing, Uttarakhand India was also present during the inauguration. The park has been developed by the Research Wing of Uttarakhand’s Forest Department. -
Question 44 of 60
44. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWhich oil company launched India’s 1st Remote Monitoring & Operation Centre for Tracking of Refinery Gas Turbines across all its refineries in Hyderabad, Telangana?
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Answer-4) Indian Oil
Explanation:
On December 29, 2020, Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) launched India’s 1st Remote Monitoring & Operation Centre for Tracking of Refinery Gas Turbines across all its refineries in Hyderabad, Telangana. The project has been implemented by BHEL-GE Gas Turbine Services (BGGTS), a joint venture of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited-General Electric (BHEL-GE). It was inaugurated by Union Minister for Petroleum & Natural Gas, Dharmendra Pradhan.Incorrect
Answer-4) Indian Oil
Explanation:
On December 29, 2020, Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) launched India’s 1st Remote Monitoring & Operation Centre for Tracking of Refinery Gas Turbines across all its refineries in Hyderabad, Telangana. The project has been implemented by BHEL-GE Gas Turbine Services (BGGTS), a joint venture of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited-General Electric (BHEL-GE). It was inaugurated by Union Minister for Petroleum & Natural Gas, Dharmendra Pradhan. -
Question 45 of 60
45. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWhat was the desired inflation rate of India need to be maintained as per RBI paper authored by one of the Deputy Governor of RBI as of December, 2020?
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Answer-3) 4%
Explanation:
In accordance with the paper authored by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Deputy Governor Michael Debabrata Patra and another official Harendra Kumar Behera, an inflation rate of 4% is appropriate for India. A lower rate could impart deflationary bias to the monetary policy while a higher trend renders monetary policy too expansionary and prone to inflationary shocks. As per the paper, there is a steady decline in trend inflation to 4.1-4.3% since 2014.Incorrect
Answer-3) 4%
Explanation:
In accordance with the paper authored by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Deputy Governor Michael Debabrata Patra and another official Harendra Kumar Behera, an inflation rate of 4% is appropriate for India. A lower rate could impart deflationary bias to the monetary policy while a higher trend renders monetary policy too expansionary and prone to inflationary shocks. As per the paper, there is a steady decline in trend inflation to 4.1-4.3% since 2014. -
Question 46 of 60
46. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWhere will India’s 1st ethanol plant be set up under the MoU signed between BSSUKM, a sugar mill and NKJ Biofuel Ltd Under Public Private Partnership?
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Answer-1) Chhattisgarh
Explanation:
On December 30, 2020 Bhoramdeo Sahakari Sakhar Utpadak Karkhana Maryadit (BSSUKM), a sugar mill signed Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) with NKJ Biofuel Ltd, a subsidiary of Chhattisgarh Distillery Limited(CDL) to set up India’s 1st ethanol plant under Public-Private Partnership(PPP) model at BSSUKM in Kabirdham(Kawardha), Chhattisgarh. The agreement is valid for 30 years. This plant will make ethanol from sugarcane.Incorrect
Answer-1) Chhattisgarh
Explanation:
On December 30, 2020 Bhoramdeo Sahakari Sakhar Utpadak Karkhana Maryadit (BSSUKM), a sugar mill signed Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) with NKJ Biofuel Ltd, a subsidiary of Chhattisgarh Distillery Limited(CDL) to set up India’s 1st ethanol plant under Public-Private Partnership(PPP) model at BSSUKM in Kabirdham(Kawardha), Chhattisgarh. The agreement is valid for 30 years. This plant will make ethanol from sugarcane. -
Question 47 of 60
47. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWhich organisation signed an MoU with Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation(PCMC), Pune to create India’s 1st Social Impact Bond (SIB), on December, 2020?
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Answer-5) UNDP India
Explanation:
Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation(PCMC), Pune has signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) with United Nations Development Programme(UNDP) India to co-create India’s 1st Social Impact Bond(SIB). As part of this investment tool, if the pre-defined project targets are fulfilled, the PCMC administration will bear only the public welfare project cost associated with the bond. This SIB will support PCMC to upgrade its healthcare services particularly regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, while incurring minimum investment risks.Incorrect
Answer-5) UNDP India
Explanation:
Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation(PCMC), Pune has signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) with United Nations Development Programme(UNDP) India to co-create India’s 1st Social Impact Bond(SIB). As part of this investment tool, if the pre-defined project targets are fulfilled, the PCMC administration will bear only the public welfare project cost associated with the bond. This SIB will support PCMC to upgrade its healthcare services particularly regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, while incurring minimum investment risks. -
Question 48 of 60
48. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsName the Indian Union Minister who was recently nominated by GAVI, the vaccine alliance as a member of the GAVI Board, on December, 2020?
Correct
Answer-5) Dr.Harsh Vardhan
Explanation:
On December 29, 2020 GAVI (formerly theGlobal Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation), the vaccine alliance nominated Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare as a member on the GAVI Board. He will represent the South East Area Regional Office(SEARO)/ Western Pacific Regional Office (WPRO) constituency on the GAVI Board. He will succeed MyintHtwe, Union Minister of Health and Sports, Govt of Republic of the Union of Myanmar. He will be on the board from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023.Incorrect
Answer-5) Dr.Harsh Vardhan
Explanation:
On December 29, 2020 GAVI (formerly theGlobal Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation), the vaccine alliance nominated Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare as a member on the GAVI Board. He will represent the South East Area Regional Office(SEARO)/ Western Pacific Regional Office (WPRO) constituency on the GAVI Board. He will succeed MyintHtwe, Union Minister of Health and Sports, Govt of Republic of the Union of Myanmar. He will be on the board from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023. -
Question 49 of 60
49. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWhich was Myanmar Navy’s 1st & only Submarine that was handed over by India under its SAGAR initiative as of December 2020?
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Answer-5) INS Sindhuvir
Explanation:
Myanmar officially inducted the Kilo Class Submarine, ‘INS Sindhuvir’ into its Navy under the name ‘UMS Minye Theinkhathu’. The submarine was handed over by India to Myanmar in October, 2020. It is the 1st & only submarine of the Myanmar Navy. It is also the 1st time that India has given a Submarine to any other country. It was given to Myanmar under India’s vision of SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region). The Submarine was inducted during 73rd anniversary (December 25) of the Myanmar Navy.Incorrect
Answer-5) INS Sindhuvir
Explanation:
Myanmar officially inducted the Kilo Class Submarine, ‘INS Sindhuvir’ into its Navy under the name ‘UMS Minye Theinkhathu’. The submarine was handed over by India to Myanmar in October, 2020. It is the 1st & only submarine of the Myanmar Navy. It is also the 1st time that India has given a Submarine to any other country. It was given to Myanmar under India’s vision of SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region). The Submarine was inducted during 73rd anniversary (December 25) of the Myanmar Navy. -
Question 50 of 60
50. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWhich is India’s 1st of its kind Digital platform for Ocean Data Management that was virtually launched by Minister of Earth Science Harsh Vardhan on December, 2020?
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Answer-5) Digital Ocean
Explanation:
On December 29, 2020 Union Minister for Earth Science, Dr Harsh Vardhan virtually launched ‘Digital Ocean’ (www.do.incois.gov.in) a 1st of its kind Digital platform for Ocean Data Management. The platform has been developed by INCOIS (Indian National Center for Ocean Information Services) of the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES). The integration of data into a single platform will ease the difficulty of handling vast ocean data sets required to make forecasts & weather modelling.Incorrect
Answer-5) Digital Ocean
Explanation:
On December 29, 2020 Union Minister for Earth Science, Dr Harsh Vardhan virtually launched ‘Digital Ocean’ (www.do.incois.gov.in) a 1st of its kind Digital platform for Ocean Data Management. The platform has been developed by INCOIS (Indian National Center for Ocean Information Services) of the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES). The integration of data into a single platform will ease the difficulty of handling vast ocean data sets required to make forecasts & weather modelling. -
Question 51 of 60
51. Question
1 pointsCategory: Static GKWhere is Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium located?
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Answer-4) Qatar
Explanation:
Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium was inaugurated in Qatar 2 years ahead of the FIFA World Cup in 2022. Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium hosted the 48th Amir Cup final on Qatar National Day, will become the fully operational before FIFA World Cup 2022.Incorrect
Answer-4) Qatar
Explanation:
Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium was inaugurated in Qatar 2 years ahead of the FIFA World Cup in 2022. Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium hosted the 48th Amir Cup final on Qatar National Day, will become the fully operational before FIFA World Cup 2022. -
Question 52 of 60
52. Question
1 pointsCategory: Static GKAcross which river is the World’s tallest rail bridge being constructed?
Correct
Answer-4) Chenab River
Explanation:
World’s tallest rail bridge constructed at the height of 359 meters across Chenab River. The Chenab Bridge, which is under construction between Bakkal and Kauri at Reasi District, Jammu and Kashmir.Incorrect
Answer-4) Chenab River
Explanation:
World’s tallest rail bridge constructed at the height of 359 meters across Chenab River. The Chenab Bridge, which is under construction between Bakkal and Kauri at Reasi District, Jammu and Kashmir. -
Question 53 of 60
53. Question
1 pointsCategory: Static GKWhere is Rajaji Tiger Reserve located?
Correct
Answer-4) Uttarakhand
Explanation:
A six-year-old tigress was translocated from the Bijrani range of the Jim Corbett National Park to the Rajaji Tiger Reserve to boost the tiger population. Both Jim Corbett National Park and Rajaji Tiger Reserve are located in Uttarakhand.Incorrect
Answer-4) Uttarakhand
Explanation:
A six-year-old tigress was translocated from the Bijrani range of the Jim Corbett National Park to the Rajaji Tiger Reserve to boost the tiger population. Both Jim Corbett National Park and Rajaji Tiger Reserve are located in Uttarakhand. -
Question 54 of 60
54. Question
1 pointsCategory: Static GKWhere is Point Calimere wildlife sanctuary located?
Correct
Answer-5) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
A Himalayan griffon vulture, a migratory bird species native to Himalayas, has been spotted in Point Calimere wildlife sanctuary in Tamil Nadu after a gap of 12 years.Incorrect
Answer-5) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
A Himalayan griffon vulture, a migratory bird species native to Himalayas, has been spotted in Point Calimere wildlife sanctuary in Tamil Nadu after a gap of 12 years. -
Question 55 of 60
55. Question
1 pointsCategory: Static GKWhere was India’s 1st hot air balloon wildlife safari launched?
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Answer-4) Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve
Explanation:
India’s first hot air balloon wildlife safari in a tiger reserve was launched in the world famous Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve by Madhya Pradesh forest minister Vijay Shah. The activity will be restricted to the buffer area and people can watch tigers, leopards, Indian sloth bears and other wild animals from a height.Incorrect
Answer-4) Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve
Explanation:
India’s first hot air balloon wildlife safari in a tiger reserve was launched in the world famous Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve by Madhya Pradesh forest minister Vijay Shah. The activity will be restricted to the buffer area and people can watch tigers, leopards, Indian sloth bears and other wild animals from a height. -
Question 56 of 60
56. Question
1 pointsCategory: Static GKWhere is Pompeii Archaeological Park, one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites located?
Correct
Answer-2) Italy
Explanation:
Pompeii Archaeological Park is located in Italy.Pompeii is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Italy.Incorrect
Answer-2) Italy
Explanation:
Pompeii Archaeological Park is located in Italy.Pompeii is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Italy. -
Question 57 of 60
57. Question
1 pointsCategory: Static GKWhere is Satkosia Tiger Reserve located?
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Answer-1) Odisha
Explanation:
Satkosia Tiger Reserve is located in Odisha.Incorrect
Answer-1) Odisha
Explanation:
Satkosia Tiger Reserve is located in Odisha. -
Question 58 of 60
58. Question
1 pointsCategory: Static GKWhere is the Headquarters of International Court of Arbitration located?
Correct
Answer-1) Paris, France
Explanation:
The Headquarters of International Court of Arbitration is located at Paris, France.Incorrect
Answer-1) Paris, France
Explanation:
The Headquarters of International Court of Arbitration is located at Paris, France. -
Question 59 of 60
59. Question
1 pointsCategory: Static GKWho was the present CEO of Tesla, on December, 2020?
Correct
Answer-3) Elon Musk
Explanation:
Elon Musk is the founder, CEO of Tesla as of December, 2020. Recently, Elon Musk replaced Bill Gates to become the 2nd richest person in the world.Incorrect
Answer-3) Elon Musk
Explanation:
Elon Musk is the founder, CEO of Tesla as of December, 2020. Recently, Elon Musk replaced Bill Gates to become the 2nd richest person in the world. -
Question 60 of 60
60. Question
1 pointsCategory: Static GKWhich stadium was renamed Arun Jaitley Stadium ?
Correct
Answer-2) Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium
Explanation:
Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium was renamed into Arun Jaitley Stadium at New Delhi to honor the former Finance Minister of India. On December, 2020, Home Minister Amit Shah unveiled the statue of Arun Jaitley in the stadium.Incorrect
Answer-2) Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium
Explanation:
Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium was renamed into Arun Jaitley Stadium at New Delhi to honor the former Finance Minister of India. On December, 2020, Home Minister Amit Shah unveiled the statue of Arun Jaitley in the stadium.
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