1.‘Roadmap for the Promotion of India as MICE Destination in Khajuraho’ was launched recently. What is ‘MICE’?
[A] MoUs, Information, Communication and Exhibitions
[B] Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions
[C] MoUs, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions
[D] Meetings, Incentives, Communication and Exhibitions
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Explanation: ‘MICE’ stands for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions. “MICE Roadshow Meet in India” Brand has been launched in Madhya Pradesh. The MoS for Tourism and Culture along with the state Chief Minister also launched the Roadmap for the Promotion of India as MICE Destination in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh. ‘Chhatrasal Convention Centre’ at Khajuraho, developed under Swadesh Darshan Scheme was also inaugurated. ©navclasses
2.Which Ministry has mandated companies to disclose their investments in cryptocurrencies?
[A] Ministry of Finance
[B] Ministry of Corporate Affairs
[C] Ministry of Home Affairs
[D] Ministry of Electronics and IT
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Explanation: The Union Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has mandated all companies to disclose their investments in cryptocurrencies and expenditures made in corporate social responsibility. In this regard, the ministry has brought about suitable amendments in the Companies Act 2013. These amendments would come in force from the financial year 2021-22 starting April 1st 2021. ©navclasses
3.The Indian Prime Minister launched the ‘Swarna Jayanti’ scholarships for the youth of which country?
[A] Sri Lanka
[B] Bangladesh
[C] Nepal
[D] Myanmar
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Explanation: The Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi is on a 2-day official visit to Bangladesh as a part of National Day celebrations in Bangladesh. He has announced the ‘Swarna Jayanti’ scholarships for the youth of Bangladesh to mark half a century ling ties between the two countries. PM has invited 50 entrepreneurs of Bangladesh to visit India and to join India’s start-up and innovation ecosystem. ©navclasses
4.In which Indian state/UT, ‘Civil defence personnel’ are commonly found?
[A] Delhi
[B] Goa
[C] Puducherry
[D] Chhattisgarh
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Explanation: ‘Civil defence personnel’ are commonly found in Delhi. They work under the District magistrates and are governed by the Civil Defence Act, 1968. Recently, the Delhi Police issued a statement that civil defence personnel, also known as Delhi Civil Defence (DCD) volunteers, have no power to persecute people for violation of Covid-19 appropriate behaviour. ©navclasses
5.‘SARTHAQ’, which was seen in the news recently, is an implementation plan related to which policy?
[A] Agriculture Laws
[B] New Education Policy
[C] Public Sector Enterprises Policy
[D] Environment Impact Assessment
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Explanation: Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal chaired a high-level meeting on implementation of National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. A suggestive implementation plan for school education named ‘Students’ and Teachers’ Holistic Advancement through Quality Education (SARTHAQ) was also released. ©navclasses
6.The Central Mine Planning & Design Institute is a fully owned subsidiary of which PSU?
[A] NTPC
[B] BHEL
[C] CIL
[D] OIL
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Explanation: The Central Mine Planning & Design Institute is Mini Ratna company, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Coal India Limited (CIL). The company has obtained approval from the Ministry of Civil Aviation for use of drones to survey the coalfield areas of Coal India Ltd and for monitoring various mining activities. ©navclasses
7.Which state / UT has recently formed an Oxygen audit committee?
[A] Kerala
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Goa
[D] Delhi
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Explanation: The Government of Delhi has formed a 24-member oxygen audit committee, in wake of the acute shortage of medical oxygen in hospitals across Delhi. The committee would be monitoring the oxygen stocks and their consumption continuously. It would also ensure that the utilization of oxygen is rational and optimal. ©navclasses
8.What is the limit of FDI permitted in the Road and Highways Sector in India?
[A] 21 %
[B] 49 %
[C] 75 %
[D] 100 %
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Explanation: In India, 100% FDI has been allowed for roads and highways sector allowed under the automatic route. Recently, Union Road Transport and Highways Ministry has set a target of road construction worth Rs 15 lakh crores in next two years. The Ministry also aims to achieve the target of 40 kilometres per day of highways construction, in the current year. ©navclasses
9.What is the new rate of IGST applicable to Import of Oxygen Concentrators for personal use?
[A] 5%
[B] 10%
[C] 12%
[D] 18%
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Explanation: The Government of India has brought down the IGST for import of Oxygen Concentrators for personal use from the present 28% slab to 12%. This would be applicable till 30th June 2021. This rare reduction comes in the wake of a sudden surge in the demand for oxygen, used for Covid 19 infected patients. ©navclasses
10.Which state recently conducted Monkey Census using the mobile application designed by the Wildlife Institute of India (WII)?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Haryana
[C] Rajasthan
[D] West Bengal
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Explanation: Haryana conducted a three-day Monkey Census as a part of a larger Wildlife Census for Haryana-2021. Over 600 people throughout Haryana participated in Monkey Census and documented approximately 6,000 monkeys on a mobile application by the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) titled ‘Wildlife Census Haryana’. ©navclasses