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1 .

Between which two states the PM has inaugurated the Rewari-Madar corridor section of WDFC?

A)

Haryana-Rajasthan

B)

Haryana-Punjab

C)

Punjab-Gujarat

D)

Gujarat- Rajasthan

Correct Answer : Haryana-Rajasthan

The Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated a new stretch of the Dedicated Freight Corridor for commercial operations between Haryana`s Rewari and Rajasthan`s Madar.

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2 .

The Union Budget 2021 will be presented on which date?

A)

January 1, 2021

B)

February 1, 2021

C)

February 21, 2021

D)

March 15, 2021

Correct Answer : February 1, 2021

Finance Minister Nirmala Sithraman will present Budget 2021 on February 1, 2021.

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3 .

The MoH&FW has released the LASI wave-1 report 2020. Which state has topped the measured prevalence of low vision?

A)

Kerala

B)

Gujarat

C)

Maharashtra

D)

Andhra Pradesh

Correct Answer : Andhra Pradesh

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has released the LASI wave-1 report 2020. The Andhra Pradesh has topped the measured prevalence of low vision.

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4 .

Which country has defaulted on BRICS bank (New Development Bank) agreement?

A)

India

B)

China

C)

Brazil

D)

South Africa

Correct Answer : Brazil

The Ministry of Economy of Brazil has announced that it had defaulted on its capital instalment to the New Development Bank (NDB).

When the bloc was started by Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa in 2015, Brazil agreed to contribute in capitalising the bank in 7 instalments. Now, the country has defaulted two outstanding instalments totalling USD 350 million.

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5 .

Angamaly-Azhutha Sabari rail project, which was making news recently, is to be constructed in which state?

A)

Telangana

B)

Kerala

C)

Tamil Nadu

D)

Karnataka

Correct Answer : Kerala

The Union Cabinet approved to use funds from the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB), for the Angamaly-Azhutha Sabari rail project.

The Railways will undertake the construction and maintenance of the project, while development of station will be through public-private partnership and a special purpose vehicle. The income will be shared between the State Government of Kerala and the Railways after deducting the expenses.

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6 .

How many wildlife species are under recovery programme for critically endangered species in India?

A)

22

B)

27

C)

35

D)

39

Correct Answer : 22

The Standing Committee of National Board of Wildlife (SC-NBWL) has recently approved the advisory for management of Human-Wildlife Conflict (HWC) in the country.

The Committee also approved the inclusion of Caracal, a wild cat found in some parts of Rajasthan and Gujarat, in the list of critically endangered species. At present, there are 22 wildlife species under recovery programme for critically endangered species.

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7 .

Who has been appointed as the new British High Commissioner to India?

A)

Philip Barton

B)

Alexander Ellis

C)

Kim Adhanom

D)

Borris Johnson

Correct Answer : Alexander Ellis

Alexander Ellis has been appointed as the new British High Commissioner to India. He will succeed Sir Philip Barton.

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8 .

On the line of ease of doing business, the union minister has launched which portal?

A)

PRAAPTI

B)

Bhu-Naksha

C)

Udyam Sakhi Portal

D)

Freight Business Development Portal

Correct Answer : Freight Business Development Portal

The Indian Railways has launched a freight business development portal to fulfill the needs of freight customers and strengthen the ease of doing business.

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9 .

Who has been appointed as the 1st deputy general secretary of AIFF?

A)

Manoj Yadav

B)

Vishal Gupta

C)

Abhishek Yadav

D)

Deepak Kumar

Correct Answer : Abhishek Yadav

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) is set to appoint former India international Abhishek Yadav as its Deputy General Secretary.

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10 .

The MoE and MoWCD have launched Toycthon 2021. What is the mascot of Toycathon 2021?

A)

Bholu

B)

Zoozoo

C)

Toycoo

D)

Maharajah Air India

Correct Answer : Toycoo

Ramesh Pokhariyal, Smriti Irani launch 'Toycathon 2021' to promote manufacturing of indigenous toys. Toycoo is the mascot of Toycathon 2021.

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