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1 .

What is the name of the webinar serried launched by the Commerce Ministry, along with NPC and QCI?

A)

Udyog Marathon

B)

MSME Marathon

C)

Self-Reliance Series

D)

Atmanirbhar Industries

Correct Answer : Udyog Marathon

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, is organizing ‘Udyog Manthan’, in association with Quality Council of India, National Productivity Council, and major Industry bodies

It is a series of sector-specific webinars to promote the quality and productivity in Indian Industries. The webinar marathon focussing on both manufacturing and services is being held from January 4, 2021 to March 2, 2021.

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2 .

As per the recent statement of UNICEF, which country recorded the highest number of births on the New Year’s Day?

A)

China

B)

India

C)

Indonesia

D)

United States

Correct Answer : India

According to the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF), over 371,500 babies were born on New Year’s Day across the world.

It also revealed that India has recorded the highest number of births at around 60,000. India is followed by China, Nigeria and Pakistan. It also estimated that 140 million children are estimated to be born in 2021 with average life expectancy of 84 years.

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3 .

RBI has issued Rs 5500 cr zero-coupon bonds for the recapitalization of which bank?

A)

YES Bank

B)

Karnataka Bank

C)

Punjab & Sind Bank

D)

Lakshmi Vilas Bank

Correct Answer : Punjab & Sind Bank

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has red-flag the Rs 5,500-crore zero-coupon bonds issued by the government towards recapitalizing state-run Punjab and Sind Bank (PSB).

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4 .

From which state India has flagged off the 40-ISEA?

A)

Goa

B)

Kerala

C)

Gujarat

D)

Visakhapatnam

Correct Answer : Goa

The 40th Indian Scientific Expedition to Antarctica was flagged off from Mormugao Port, Goa.

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5 .

What is the theme of the National Metrology Conclave 2021?

A)

National Measurements

B)

Metrology for Standards

C)

Inclusive Growth of the Nation

D)

Metrology for the Inclusive Growth of the Nation

Correct Answer : Metrology for the Inclusive Growth of the Nation

The theme of the National Metrology Conclave 2021 is Metrology for the Inclusive Growth of the Nation.

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6 .

Asian Waterbird Census 2021, which was seen in the news recently, is to be conducted in which state?

A)

Kerala

B)

Gujarat

C)

Tamil Nadu

D)

Andhra Pradesh

Correct Answer : Andhra Pradesh

The annual waterbird census is to be conducted in the state of Andhra Pradesh, by the state forest department.

The regions included are the Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary, areas near Godavari estuary, Kolleru Lake, Atapaka Bird Sanctuary and Krishna Wildlife Sanctuary in Krishna estuary. Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) and Wetland International will provide technical support.

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7 .

The world's longest railway platform will be inaugurated in March 2021. What is the length of the platform?

A)

1850 meters

B)

1505 meters

C)

1455 meters

D)

1355 meters

Correct Answer : 1505 meters

The world's longest railway platform at the Hubbali railway junction in Karnataka. It will now be extended to 1,505 meters.

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8 .

The 4th global Ayurveda festival 2021 will be held in which state?

A)

Sikkim

B)

Kerala

C)

Gujarat

D)

Uttar Pradesh

Correct Answer : Kerala

The fourth Global Ayurveda Festival (GAF2021), aimed at a global discussion and development of Ayurveda, would be held in Kerala.

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9 .

Which company will launch the satellite named 'Amazonia-1' made entirely by the Brazilian space agency?

A)

ISRO

B)

NASA

C)

ESA

D)

SpaceX

Correct Answer : ISRO

The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is set to launch Amazonia-1, the first satellite to have been developed completely in Brazil by the National Institute for Space Research (INPE).

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10 .

Which state has signed MoU with NHPC & PDD to implement and execute mega hydro power projects?

A)

Jharkhand

B)

Himachal Pradesh

C)

Jammu and Kashmir

D)

Arunachal Pradesh

Correct Answer : Jammu and Kashmir

The MoU is signed between J&K Power Development Department (PDD), National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) to implement and execute mega hydro power projects.

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