1.As per the mandatory Hall marking scheme, what types of gold jewellery can be sold in India?
[A] 18, 20 and 22 carats
[B] 14, 18 and 22 carats
[C] 20, 22 and 24 carats
[D] 14, 18 and 24 carats
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2.Which Union Ministry has launched ‘Smart enforcement application’ for Trucks, to reduce Logistics costs?
[A] Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
[B] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
[C] Ministry of Home Affairs
[D] Ministry of Electronics and IT
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Explanation: The logistics division of the Commerce Department of Union Ministry of Commerce & Industry has launched an IT-based smart enforcement app, which aims to implement of rules and regulations related to road-based violations by trucks in India. This move is expected to reduce logistics costs and transport time in India by decreasing the number of physical checks of trucks. ©navclasses
3.NERAMAC, which was seen in the recent stimulus package, is associated with which sector?
[A] Agriculture
[B] Health
[C] Tourism
[D] Sports
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Explanation: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that the North Eastern Regional Agricultural Marketing Corporation (NERAMAC) is to be revived with a package of Rs 77.45 crore. The Minister also announced a credit guarantee scheme worth Rs 1.1 lakh crore for Covid-affected sectors with Rs 50,000 crore out of this for scaling up the healthcare sector. Rs. 23,220 crore more is earmarked for public health with emphasis on paediatric care. ©navclasses
4.Ujh river, which was recently making news, is a tributary of which of these rivers?
[A] Indus
[B] Sutlej
[C] Ganga
[D] Ravi
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Explanation: Currently, India is working to exercise its rights to stop excess water flowing to Pakistan under the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960 to irrigate its own lands. In this context, India is working on a plan to divert the waters of Ujh river, which is one of the main tributaries of Ravi river that flows into Pakistan. This is also of strategic importance to India—control over river water flow acts as a force multiplier during times of aggression. ©navclasses
5.What is the FDI limit permitted under the automatic route for renewable energy projects?
[A] 25 %
[B] 49%
[C] 74%
[D] 100%
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Explanation: Government has permitted Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) up to 100 percent under the automatic route for renewable energy projects, including offshore wind energy projects. Union Minister for Power and New and Renewable Energy, R.K. Singh recently replied in Lok Sabha that Government notified the ‘National Offshore Wind Energy Policy’ in 2015, to provide basic framework for developing offshore wind sector. The Government also enabled private investors to carryout offshore wind resource assessment. ©navclasses
6.“Azad Ki Shaurya Gatha” exhibition, which was inaugurated recently, is based on the life of which freedom fighter?
[A] Chandrasekhar Azad
[B] Bhagat Singh
[C] Subhash Chandra Bose
[D] Rani of Jhansi
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Explanation: Union Minister of State for Culture and Parliamentary Affairs Arjun Ram Meghwal recently inaugurated the exhibition “Azad Ki Shaurya Gatha” based on the life of the martyr ‘Chandrasekhar Azad’. The exhibition was inaugurated at Indira Gandhi National Center for the Arts (IGNCA), New Delhi. This is a part of “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav”, to celebrate 75 years of our country’s freedom. A series of programs are being organised by Ministry of Culture for celebrating “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav”. ©navclasses
7.As per the data of NCRB, which Indian state registered the maximum number of suicides due to unemployment in 2019?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Bihar
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Karnataka
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Explanation: Suicide cases due to unemployment have increased by 24% in 2019 as compared to 2016. As per the data of NCRB, Karnataka registered the maximum number of suicides (553) due to unemployment in 2019. Karnataka is followed by Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu. National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) is an Indian agency which collects and analyses crime data in accordance with the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Special Local Laws (SLL). NCRB was set up in 1986. It is headquartered in New Delhi and works under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). IPS Ramphal Pawar is the current director of NCRB. ©navclasses
8.With which organization, Arunachal Pradesh has signed an agreement for the development of two hydropower projects?
[A] North Eastern Electric Power Corporation
[B] THDC India Limited
[C] Power Grid Corporation of India
[D] Power System Operation Corporation
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Explanation: Arunachal Pradesh signed a memorandum of agreement (MoA) with with North Eastern Electric Power Corporation (NEEPCO) for the development of two hydropower projects in the state. North Eastern Electric Power Corporation (NEEPCO) will set up a 90-megawatt project in Tawang and another 120 MW plant in West Kameng. ©navclasses
9.Who has inaugurated the Health QUEST study which will be undertaken by 20 private hospitals across India?
[A] Dr. K Sivan
[B] Dr. Harsh Vardhan
[C] Mansukh L. Mandaviya
[D] Dr. Balram Bhargava
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Explanation: Dr K Sivan, Secretary, Chairman, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) formally inaugurated the Health QUEST study (Health Quality Upgradation Enabled by Space Technology of ISRO) which will be undertaken by 20 private hospitals across India. Objective of the study is to strive towards reducing human errors and achieve zero defect and quality service in the emergency and intensive care units of hospitals. The study aims to upgrade the healthcare system standards in the country in line with the ISRO quality standards and best practices. ©navclasses
10.Recently, with which organization, Ministry of Tourism has partnered to strengthen the hospitality and tourism industry?
[A] MakeMyTrip
[B] Ibibo
[C] RedBus
[D] Both A & B
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Explanation: The Ministry of Tourism has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with MakeMyTrip (India) Private Limited and Ibibo Group Private Limited in a bid to strengthen the hospitality and tourism industry. It has already signed MoUs with Cleartrip and Yatra.com and Ease my Trip. The primary objective of this MoU is to provide an extensive visibility to accommodation units, which have self-certified themselves on SAATHI (System for Assessment, Awareness and Training for the Hospitality Industry) on the OTA platform. ©navclasses