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1 .

Which state government announced the formation of a secretary-level committee to develop guidelines and recommendations for the implementation of the "Smart Kitchen Scheme"?

A)

Kerala

B)

Karnataka

C)

Tamil Nadu

D)

Andhra Pradesh

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Kerala

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan announced the formation of a secretary-level committee to develop guidelines and recommendations for the implementation of the "Smart Kitchen Scheme" in the state in order to meet LDF commitments.

Published On : 06/01/2021 16:56:32

2 .

Which organization has launched Online Tracking Portal 'Bal Swaraj (COVID-Care Link) for the child in need of care and protection?

A)

WHO

B)

NCPCR

C)

UNICEF

D)

National Commission for Women

Correct Answer : Option (B) - NCPCR

The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights has launched Online Tracking Portal 'Bal Swaraj for child in need of care and protection.

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3 .

Who launched the SAGE portal to assist elderly persons?

A)

Thawarchand Gehlot

B)

PM Narendra Modi

C)

Smriti Irani

D)

Amit Shah

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Thawarchand Gehlot

The Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Thawarchand Gehlot launched the SAGE portal to help elderly persons.

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4 .

Which bank has pledged to become carbon neutral by 2031-32?

A)

ICICI Bank

B)

HDFC Bank

C)

Axis Bank

D)

SBI

Correct Answer : Option (B) - HDFC Bank

HDFC Bank announced (03-06-2021) plans to become carbon neutral by 2031-32. As part of this initiative, the Bank is looking at reducing its emissions, energy, and water consumption. The Bank will continue to incorporate and scale up the use of renewable energy in its operations.

Published On : 06/01/2021 16:56:32

5 .

Which is the AI-based platform has launched by Indian organisations to help in easy detection of COVID 19 with the help of Chest X-ray?

A)

XrayJeevan

B)

XrayPath

C)

XraySetu

D)

XraySarathi

Correct Answer : Option (C) - XraySetu

A new AI-driven platform called 'XraySetu' has been developed to help in early detection of COVID 19, with the help of Chest X-ray.

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6 .

Who has been appointed as the commander in chief of the Andaman Nicobar Army Command?

A)

Rashi Kumar

B)

Ajai Singh

C)

Manoj Gupta

D)

Deepak Kumar

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Ajai Singh

The Lieutenant General Ajai Singh took charge as the 16th commander in chief of the Andaman and Nicobar Command, India's only tri service command.

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7 .

Which is the last surviving former member of the Indian Constituent Assembly passed away?

A)

Leela Roy

B)

H. N. Kunzru

C)

Ratnappa Kumbhar

D)

T.M. Kalliannan Gounder

Correct Answer : Option (D) - T.M. Kalliannan Gounder

T.M. Kalliannan Gounder is the last surviving former member of the Indian Constituent Assembly died at the age of 101.

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8 .

Who has been roped in as the Chairman of WHO Executive Board to succeed Dr. Harsh Vardhan?

A)

Dr Patrick Amoth

B)

Dr Wahid Majrooh

C)

Mr Zahid Maleque

D)

Dr Clemens Martin Auer

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Dr Patrick Amoth

Dr Patrick Amoth, the acting Director-General for Health, Ministry of Health of Kenya has been appointed as the Chairman of World Health Organization Executive Board.

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9 .

The Magma Fincorp appointed which person as chairman as part of a management overhaul?

A)

Adar Poonawalla

B)

Sanjay Tiwari

C)

Vikram Arora

D)

Roshni Singh

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Adar Poonawalla

The Magma Fincorp has appointed Adar Poonawalla as its chairman as part of a management overhaul.

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10 .

Who has virtually launched the Horticulture Cluster Development Programme to ensure holistic growth of horticulture?

A)

Arjun Munda

B)

Ravi Shankar Prasad

C)

Thaawar Chand Gehlot

D)

Narendra Singh Tomar

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Narendra Singh Tomar

The Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar virtually launched the Horticulture CDP to ensure holistic growth of horticulture.

Published On : 06/01/2021 16:56:32