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1 .

‘START (Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty)’ is an agreement between which two countries?

China-U.S.

China-Russia

Russia- U.S.

Germany- Russia

Correct Answer : Russia- U.S.

START (Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty) is a bilateral agreement signed in 2010 between the United States and Russia.

The treaty, which emphasised on the reduction and limitation of strategic nuclear arms by the two countries, is set to expire next week. Russia’s lower house of parliament approved the extension of the treaty.

Published On : January 31, 2021

2 .

Govind Ballabh Pant, who was seen in the news recently, was the first Chief Minister of which state?

Gujarat

Maharashtra

Uttar Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh

Correct Answer : Uttar Pradesh

Freedom fighter and late former Union home minister Govind Ballabh Pant’s statue was relocated from the Parliament complex, as the construction for the new building commenced.

The statue was later unveiled in New Delhi’s Pandit Pant Marg. He was also the first Chief Minister of the state of Uttar Pradesh, from 1950 to 1954. He was also awarded with the highest honour of India, the Bharat Ratna.

Published On : January 31, 2021

3 .

Build Back Better recovery plan is associated with the Head of which country?

India

USA

Japan

New Zealand

Correct Answer : USA

The Build Back Better recovery plan is associated with the Head of the United State.

Published On : January 31, 2021

4 .

Who has been appointed as the new Vice-chief of Army Staff to replace incumbent VC Lt General SK Saini?

Chandi Prasad Mohanty

Iqroop Singh Ghuman

Ranjeet Singh Rana

Anil Chauhan

Correct Answer : Chandi Prasad Mohanty

The Lieutenant General Chandi Prasad Mohanty has been appointed as the new Vice-chief of Army staff.

Published On : January 31, 2021

5 .

What is the theme of the World NTD Day 2021?

Beat NTDs

Good vs. evil

Courage and perseverance

Face NTDs: End the Neglect

Correct Answer : Face NTDs: End the Neglect

Published On : January 31, 2021

6 .

The Martyrs day is observed on which date?

28 January

29 January

30 January

31 January

Correct Answer : 30 January

Every year, the Shaheed Diwas or the Martyrs' Day is observed on 30 January in India.

Published On : January 31, 2021

7 .

Which state's Chief Minister has launched the Agriculture Pump Power Connection Policy?

Maharashtra

Kerala

Karnataka

Uttar Pradesh

Correct Answer : Maharashtra

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray formally launched the Agriculture Pump Power Connection Policy.

Published On : January 31, 2021

8 .

Which country recently signed an order to allow Transgender persons to serve in Military roles?

New Zealand

United States

Singapore

India

Correct Answer : United States

The U.S. President Joe Biden signed an executive order which allows all qualified Americans to serve in the country’s military.

Former President Barack Obama allowed transgender people to serve in the Military while the previous President Donald Trump banned the process. Now, this new order would repeal the ban while also providing the necessary medical care to the persons.

Published On : January 30, 2021

9 .

As per the International Monetary Fund, which is the only key country that would record a double-digit growth in FY22?

United States

Germany

China

India

Correct Answer : India

The International Monetary Fund released its latest World Economic Outlook Update recently. As per the report, Indian economy would grow 11.5 per cent in FY22. It has revised the earlier forecast of 8.8 per cent growth.

As per the IMF, India would be the only key country to record a double-digit growth and reclaim the status of the fastest-growing major economy of the world.

Published On : January 30, 2021

10 .

The Union Budget Mobile application has been developed by which institution?

National Technical Research Organization

Department of Telecommunications

National Informatics Centre

Indian Computer Emergency Response Team

Correct Answer : National Informatics Centre

The budget app has been developed by the National Informatics Centre (NIC) under the guidance of the Department of Economic Affairs.

Published On : January 30, 2021