1.Where is the Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (IIHR) campus located?
[A] Ahmedabad
[B] Bengaluru
[C] Chennai
[D] Kodaikanal
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Explanation: The five-day National Horticulture Fair has been scheduled to start on February 8 at the Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (IIHR) campus, Bengaluru. This year, the theme is ‘Horticulture for Start-Up and Stand-Up India’ to encourage farmers to become entrepreneurs. The Fair can also be attended by people across the country virtually. ©navclasses
2.Which organization has capped the amount of trans fatty acids in oils to 3% for 2021 in India?
[A] World Health Organization
[B] AIIMS
[C] Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
[D] Food Corporation of India
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Explanation: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), has fixed the upper limit of 3% for the amount of trans fatty acids (TFA) in oils and fats, for the year 2021. For the year 2022, the TFA levels have been capped at 2%. This has been done by an amendment to the Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restriction on Sales) Regulations. ©navclasses
3.Where is the headquarters of the Indian Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Ltd located?
[A] Hyderabad
[B] Jaipur
[C] Gurgaon
[D] Bengaluru
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Explanation: Indian Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Limited (IDPL) is a state-owned pharmaceutical, bulk drug manufacturing and drug discovery company headquartered in Gurgaon. Recently, it was announced that IDPL and Rajasthan Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Ltd (RDPL) would be closed. The Government is to disinvest Hindustan Antibiotics Ltd (HAL), Bengal Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd (BCPL), and Karnataka Antibiotics & Pharmaceutical Ltd (KAPL). ©navclasses
4.Where is the Brahmaputra Valley Fertilizers Corporation Limited (BVFCL) located?
[A] Odisha
[B] Assam
[C] West Bengal
[D] Jharkhand
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Explanation: Brahmaputra Valley Fertilizer Corporation Limited, previously the Namrup Fertilizer Complex, is located on the bank of Dilli river, Assam. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the proposal of the Department of Fertilizers for Grant-in-aid of Rs.100 crore to BVFCL, Namrup (Assam) for smooth operations of its urea manufacturing units. ©navclasses
5.A Museum themed on dacoits is to come up in which state?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Chhattisgarh
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Explanation: A Museum themed on dacoits is set to come up at the Bhind Police Headquarters, which is located in Madhya Pradesh. The museum will have unique items used by dacoits like Phoolan Devi, Nirbhay Gujjar. Bhind of Madhya Pradesh lies in the Chambal belt and is said to be India’s most notorious region. ©navclasses
6.CSIR-CLRI is conducting a national survey on which subject, to formulate an Indian standard?
[A] Readymade Garment size
[B] Feet size
[C] Head size
[D] Wrist size
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Explanation: CSIR-Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI) is conducting a pan India survey of feet scanning. The results of the survey would define the footwear size standards in India. Sizes with the measuring standards named ‘EU’, ‘UK’ or ‘US’ are commonly followed in India, while making and in buying. After the survey, the institute will formulate a standard so that India will have its own ‘Footwear Sizing System’. ©navclasses
7.Which panel has recently been appointed by the Rajya Sabha Chairman regarding the two channels of the Parliament- RSTV and LSTV?
[A] Surya Prakash Committee
[B] Suraj Prakash Committee
[C] Swaraj Prakash Committee
[D] Suraj Singh Committee
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Explanation: Surya Prakash Committee is a panel appointed by the Rajya Sabha Chairman in consultation with the Lok Sabha Speaker to work out modalities regarding the two channels of the Parliament- RSTV and LSTV. The committee had suggested that the Parliament have a single channel by merging the two. It also suggested the use of 2 platforms for broadcast in Hindi and English. ©navclasses
8.India has commemorated the ‘Chabahar Day’ on which date?
[A] March 4, 2021
[B] March 5, 2021
[C] March 6, 2021
[D] March 7, 2021
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Explanation: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated that, India commemorates the ‘Chabahar Day’ on March 4, 2021 along the lines of the Maritime India Summit 2021 held in Delhi from March 2 to March 4. The virtual event witnessed the participation of ministers from Afghanistan, Iran, Armenia, Russia, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. ©navclasses
9.Vanvasi Samagam, a tribal congregation was organised in which state/UT?
[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Odisha
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Explanation: A tribal congregation-Vanvasi Samagam was organised in Sonbhadra district of Uttar Pradesh. President Ramnath Kovind participated in the congregation as Chief Guest. The President also inaugurated the newly constructed building of Seva Kunj Ashram. The construction of school and hostel buildings were undertaken by NTPC. ©navclasses
10.Which institution has released Draft guidelines on Trade credit insurance?
[A] ECGC
[B] IRDAI
[C] ESIC
[D] EXIM Bank
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Explanation: The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has recently released Draft guidelines on Trade credit insurance. It has proposed a regulatory framework to facilitate general insurance companies to offer trade credit insurance covers. Trade credit insurance protects businesses against the risk of non-payment for goods and services by buyers. ©navclasses