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1 .

What per cent of the total geographic area of India is occupied by the Protected Areas?

A)

20%

B)

15%

C)

10%

D)

5%

Correct Answer : 5%

Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Prakash Javadekar released Management Effectiveness Evaluation (MEE) of 146 National Park and Wildlife Sanctuaries as well as that of the zoos in the Country.

At present, India has 903 Protected Areas, which covers about 5% of the total geographic area of the country. 10 best National Parks, 5 coastal and Marine parks and top five Zoos in the country will be ranked and awarded every year.

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2 .

Which organisation is to adopt 100 Atal Tinkering Labs across the country, to promote ‘STEM’ Education?

A)

ISRO

B)

DRDO

C)

BARC

D)

Indian Air Force

Correct Answer : ISRO

Atal Innovation Mission of NITI Aayog and Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) jointly announced that ISRO will adopt 100 Atal Tinkering Labs across the country.

This step aims to provide mentorship, promote education in the field of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and Space Education among the young students of the country.

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3 .

World Hindi Day commemorates the anniversary of first World Hindi Conference held in which state?

A)

Nagpur

B)

Pune

C)

Delhi

D)

Varanasi

Correct Answer : Nagpur

World Hindi Day is celebrated every year on January 10. Also known as the Vishwa Hindi Divas, it commemorates the anniversary of the first World Hindi Conference held in Nagpur on the same day in 1975.

World Hindi Day was first celebrated in the year 2006. Hindi is not most-spoken language of the country, and also the third most-spoken language in the world.

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4 .

Union Home Minister is to launch the ‘Single Window Clearance System’ in which sector?

A)

DISCOMs

B)

Coal Mines

C)

Steel Plants

D)

Copper Mines

Correct Answer : Coal Mines

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to launch the ‘Single Window Clearance System’, for coal mines. It is an online platform to obtain clearances for smooth and seamless functioning of coal mines. Union Minister of Coal Pralhad Joshi will also attend the virtual ceremony.

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5 .

Who has been appointed as the Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of MTNL?

A)

Gopal Vittal

B)

Ravinder Takkar

C)

PK Purwar

D)

Randy Martinez

Correct Answer : PK Purwar

The Board of Directors of state - run Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) has re - appointed PK Purwar as Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of the telecom PSU.

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6 .

Nitin Gadkari has launched an innovative eco-friendly and non-toxic paint. What is the name of the paint?

A)

Khadi Paint

B)

Bharat Paint

C)

Prakritik Paint

D)

Khadi Prakritik Paint

Correct Answer : Khadi Prakritik Paint

The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, the eco-friendly, non-toxic paint, called "Khadi Prakritik Paint" is a first-of-its-kind product, with anti-fungal, anti-bacterial properties.

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7 .

The Geological Survey of India has found promising concentrations of Vanadium in which state?

A)

Sikkim

B)

Assam

C)

Maharashtra

D)

Arunachal Pradesh

Correct Answer : Arunachal Pradesh

The Geological Survey of India has found promising concentrations of Vanadium in the Depo and Tamang areas of Arunachal Pradesh's Papum Pare district.

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8 .

India work to induct S-400 systems of which country?

A)

Russia

B)

Japan

C)

France

D)

USA

Correct Answer : Russia

The India and Russia signed an Inter-governmental Agreement (IGA) for the supply of five S-400 regiments.

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9 .

Kakrapar Nuclear Plant Synchronised to Grid, the plant is situated in which state?

A)

Goa

B)

Gujarat

C)

Karnataka

D)

Uttar Pradesh

Correct Answer : Gujarat

The Unit 3 of Kakrapar Nuclear Power Plant (KAPP) in Gujarat has been synchronised with the grid.

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10 .

Who is the brand ambassador of West Bengal, who also attended the inaugural ceremony of the Kolkata International Film Festival?

A)

Anil Kapoor

B)

Amitabh Bachchan

C)

Naseeruddin Shah

D)

Shah Rukh Khan

Correct Answer : Shah Rukh Khan

The 26th edition of the Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) was inaugurated in the state of West Bengal, by the state Chief Minister.

The inaugural ceremony was also virtually attended by Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan, who is also the brand ambassador of West Bengal. The festival will showcase 81 full-length feature films from 45 countries, 51 short films and documentaries.

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