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1 .

Which state government has approved the implementation of mission Lal Lakir for villagers?

A)

Punjab

B)

Haryana

C)

Maharashtra

D)

Uttar Pradesh

Correct Answer : Punjab

The Punjab Cabinet has approved the implementation of mission 'Lal Lakir' aimed at facilitating villagers to monetise property rights and availing benefits provided by government.

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2 .

The Chief of Army Staff has flagged off the 100th and final K9 Vajra Tracked Self-Propelled Howitzer. The gun has been developed by which entity?

A)

Tata Power

B)

Larsen and Toubro

C)

Bharat Forge

D)

Ordnance Factories Board

Correct Answer : Larsen and Toubro

The Chief of Army Staff General MM Naravane flagged off the 100th and final K9 Vajra 155mm/52 calibre Tracked Self-Propelled Howitzer developed by Larsen and Toubro.

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3 .

Which campaign has been launched by the central government to ensure energy security?

A)

Go Eco

B)

Go Green

C)

Go Friendly

D)

Go Electric

Correct Answer : Go Electric

The Central Government has launched the Go Electric campaign to boost the adoption of electric mobility vehicles to ensure energy security in the country.

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4 .

India has signed agreements related to visa facilitation and leather technology with which country?

A)

Ethiopia

B)

Maldives

C)

Mauritius

D)

Sri Lanka

Correct Answer : Ethiopia

The India and Ethiopia signed two agreements related to visa facilitation and leather technology.

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5 .

The External Affairs Minister has handed over 1 lakh additional doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and offered a line of credit. What amount of LoC has been offered by India for the same?

A)

$10-million

B)

$20-million

C)

$40-million

D)

$60-million

Correct Answer : $40-million

The External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has offered a $40-million line of credit (LoC) to support the development of sports infrastructure in Maldives.

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6 .

Which state has sanctioned Rs. 9 crore to build 'smart anganwadis', by converting the conventional anganwadis into "smart" structures with better amenities?

A)

Kerala

B)

Karnataka

C)

Tamil nadu

D)

Andhra Pradesh

Correct Answer : Kerala

The state government of Kerala has sanctioned Rs. 9 crore to build 'smart anganwadis', by converting the conventional anganwadis into "smart" structures with better amenities.

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7 .

What is the theme of the International Mother Language Day (IMLD) 2021?

A)

Languages without borders

B)

Fostering multilingualism for inclusion in education and society

C)

Linguistic diversity and multilingualism count for sustainable development

D)

Indigenous languages matter for development, peace building and reconciliation

Correct Answer : Fostering multilingualism for inclusion in education and society

The theme of the International Mother Language Day (IMLD) 2021 is "Fostering multilingualism for inclusion in education and society".

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8 .

Who succeeded Ghulam Nabi Azad as the Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha?

A)

A K Antony

B)

Anand Sharma

C)

Jairam Ramesh

D)

Mallikarjun Kharge

Correct Answer : Mallikarjun Kharge

Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu has granted recognition to Mallikarjun Kharge as the Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha.

The Indian National Congress Leader succeeds Ghulam Nabi Azad whose term has ended recently. Mallikarjun Kharge was a former Union minister and had been Congress leader in the Lok Sabha, earlier.

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9 .

Which is the first African country with which India signed a Trade Agreement?

A)

Egypt

B)

Mauritius

C)

Madagascar

D)

South Africa

Correct Answer : Mauritius

The Union Cabinet has approved signing of the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation and Partnership Agreement (CECPA) between India and Mauritius.

This is the first trade Agreement to be signed by India with any country in Africa. The agreement aims to liberalise norms covering Rules of Origin, Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT), Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) measures, Dispute Settlement, Telecom, Financial services and Customs Procedures among others.

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10 .

Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY) is a scheme implemented under which Union Ministry?

A)

Ministry of Agriculture

B)

Ministry of Rural Development

C)

Ministry of Food Processing Industries

D)

Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying

Correct Answer : Ministry of Food Processing Industries

Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY) is a flagship scheme being implemented by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries.

The Union Food Processing Industries Ministry cleared 20 projects worth Rs 363.4 crore for two schemes under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY). The government will provide a grant-in-aid of Rs 102.91 crore for these projects.

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