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1 .
With reference to DRDO, what is ‘Rakshita’, which was making news recently?
A)
Air Ambulance
B)
Water Ambulance
C)
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
D)
Bike-based Ambulance

Correct Answer :   Bike-based Ambulance

A bike-based ambulance named ‘Rakshita’ has been developed by the Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences (INMAS), a laboratory of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
It has been handed over to the Central Reserve Police Force. It seeks to provide quicker medical support to those living in narrow populous streets and remote locations.

Published On : January 21, 2021
2 .
Who is the Author of the book titled “The Making of Aadhaar: World’s Largest Identity Platform”
A)
Ram Sewak Sharma
B)
A K Sikri
C)
Nandan Nilekani
D)
Kris Gopalakrishnan

Correct Answer :   Ram Sewak Sharma

Ram Sewak Sharma, the first Director-General of the Unique Identification Development Authority of India (UIDAI), has authored a book titled “The Making of Aadhaar: World’s Largest Identity Platform”.
The book comprises of technical details regarding the legal, governance and social aspects of the Aadhar system. He also explains his experience during various bureaucratic positions and interactions with the team of Aadhar.

Published On : January 20, 2021
3 .
According to the TomTom Traffic Index, which city was the most congested city in the world in 2020?
A)
Paris
B)
Bogota
C)
Moscow
D)
Mumbai

Correct Answer :   Moscow

The TomTom Traffic index has ranked Moscow, Russia as the congested city (54%) followed by Mumbai, India (53%).

Published On : January 20, 2021
4 .
The farming community of which state is benefiting through Rin Samadhan scheme in collaboration with SBI?
A)
Goa
B)
Bihar
C)
Maharashtra
D)
Uttar Pradesh

Correct Answer :   Maharashtra

Farmers in Maharashtra benefiting from 'Rin Samadhan Yojna' State Bank of India has provided a major relief to farmers under its loan settlement schemes.

Published On : January 20, 2021
5 .
Who has been appointed as the Chairman of the Working Group formulated by RBI for studying digital lending activities?
A)
Deepak Mishra
B)
Jayant Kumar Dash
C)
Manoranjan Mishra
D)
Ajay Kumar Choudhary

Correct Answer :   Jayant Kumar Dash

Jayant Kumar Dash has been named the Chairman of the working group formulated by RBI for studying digital lending activities.

Published On : January 20, 2021
6 .
Which Union Ministry won the SKOCH Challenger Award under “Transparency in Governance” category?
A)
Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development
B)
Ministry of Home Affairs
C)
Ministry of Law
D)
Ministry of Panchayati Raj

Correct Answer :   Ministry of Panchayati Raj

Union Ministry of Panchayati Raj won the SKOCH Challenger Award under “Transparency in Governance” category.
Transformational initiatives of the Ministry include the launch of SVAMITVA (Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas) Scheme, e-GramSwaraj, mActionSoft, AuditOnline and ServicePlus.

Published On : January 20, 2021
7 .
India’s first Labour Movement Museum is to be launched in which state/UT?
A)
Kerala
B)
Tamil Nadu
C)
West Bengal
D)
Andhra Pradesh

Correct Answer :   Kerala

India’s first Labour Movement Museum is to be launched in the Houseboat tourism hub, Alappuzha in the state of Kerala.
The Museum aims to showcase the history of world labour movement, by showcasing the important documents of the World Labour movement and the exhibits of Kerala’s labour movement. Conservation architect Dr Benny Kuriakose is leading the project of outlay Rs 9.95 Crore.

Published On : January 20, 2021
8 .
Who is India's first COVID-19 Vaccine recipient?
A)
Deepak Punia
B)
Avinash Bhosale
C)
Deepak Kumar
D)
Manish Kumar

Correct Answer :   Manish Kumar

Manish Kumar a sanitation worker in Delhi has became the first person to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in India.

Published On : January 20, 2021
9 .
Fiat Chrysler has partnered with Wipro to set up its 1st Global Digital Hub in which city?
A)
Jaipur
B)
Kolkata
C)
Hyderabad
D)
Bangalore

Correct Answer :   Hyderabad

The Wipro Limited has been chosen as a strategic technology services partner by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles to establish its first Global Digital Hub in Hyderabad.

Published On : January 20, 2021
10 .
Which of the following has launched the 'One School One IAS' scheme?
A)
Arif Alvi
B)
Arif Mohammad Khan
C)
Pinarayi Vijayan
D)
Uddhav Thackeray

Correct Answer :   Arif Mohammad Khan

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan has inaugurated the 'One School One IAS' scheme which has been rolled out under the Vedhik Erudite Foundations Scholarship Programme.

Published On : January 20, 2021