Current Affairs 13th January 2021

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01. Recently who among the following Padma Shri Awardee Telugu Journalist Turlapati Kutumba Rao passed away?

A. Turlapati Kutumba Rao

B. AMIT SAH

C. Dinesh Goyal

D. Amit Deshmukh

Answer: A.

Explanation: Veteran journalist and orator (public speaker) Sri Turlapati Kutumba Rao has passed away. He is known for his service to journalism in the Telugu language. He has written over 4000 biographies and delivered over 16000 public speeches which have been recorded by the Telugu Book of Records as a world record

02. Which of the following person  launch “Khadi Prakritik Paint” developed by KVIC

A. Nitin Gadkari 

B. ANIL PANDEY

C. SRINATH DAS

D. ANAMIKA CHOBE

Answer: A.

Explanation: Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari will be launching an innovative new paint developed by Khadi and Village Industries Commission.

• The eco-friendly, non-toxic paint, called “Khadi Prakritik Paint” is a first-of-its-kind product, with anti-fungal, anti-bacterial properties.
• Based on cow dung as its main ingredient, the paint is cost-effective and odourless and has been certified by the Bureau of Indian Standards.
• Khadi Prakritik Paint is available in two forms – distemper paint and plastic emulsion paint.
• Production of Khadi Prakritik Paint is aligned with Prime Minister’s vision of increasing farmers’ income.

03. Which of the following person secured the fourth position in the Dhaka Marathon 2021?.

A. Jigmet Dolma

B. ANIT DAS

C. AMIT SIGN

D. SERESH RANA

Answer: A.

Explanation: Jigmet Dolma from India secured the fourth position in the Dhaka Marathon 2021. Jigmet Dolma is an SPO of Ladakh police. In the marathon, Hicham Lakohi of Morocco came first in the elite competition of the marathon in men’s category while Angela Jim Asunde from Kenya won the women’s category in the same event.

• In the full marathon, among the SAARC and local runners, Bahadur Singh of India became the champion in the men’s category and Pushpa Bhandari of Nepal became the champion in the women’s category.
• The marathon was organized to commemorate the return of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman from Pakistan jail to Bangladesh in 1972.

04.National Road Safety Month observe in the week of 2021

A. : 18 march – 17 February

B. : 18 January – 17 February

C. : 18 april – 17 February

D. : 18 June – 17 February

Answer: B.

Explanation:

• The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways observes the National Road Safety Week every year in the second week of January.
• However, in 2021, the Government has decided to observe National Road Safety Month instead of National Road Safety Week.
• Accordingly, the National Road Safety Month will be observed from 18th January, 2021′ to 17th February’ 2021.
• During this period nation-wide various activities will be conducted throughout the country in association with the Central/ State Governments/ UT administrations, and other stakeholders.

05. Which of the following  country of focus at 51st International Film Festival of India

A. Bangladesh

B. Bhutan

C. India

D. Myanmar

Answer: A.

Explanation:

Bangladesh will be the country of focus at the 51st International Film Festival of India (IFFI) starting at Goa on January 16.

• Four films from Bangladesh have been included in this section to recognise the cinematic excellence and contribution of the country.
• The country of focus section will include Jibandhuli directed by Tanvir Mokammel, Meghmallar directed by Zahidur Rahman Anjan, Under Construction by Rubaiyat Hossain and Sincerely Yours, Dhaka by Nuhash Humanyun, Syed Ahmed Shawki and 9 other individual directors.
• The festival will conclude on 24th January. It is being organised in a hybrid format considering the Corona pandemic.

06. who among the following inaugurates the Single Window Clearance System for coal mines?

A. Amit shah

B. Amit das

C. Sunita pal

D. Ajay Sing

Answer: A.

Explanation:

Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched the ‘Single Window Clearance System’ for smooth and transparent operationalisation of coal mines.

• It is an online platform to obtain clearances for smooth operationalisation of coal mines.
• The single window clearance system in mining will drastically reduce the time taken to grant approvals in the sector.

07. Which of the following organization adopt 100 Atal Tinkering Labs across country to promote education?

A. ISRO

B. BPCIL

C. HPL

D. IOCL

Answer: A.

Explanation: Indian Space Research Organisation, ISRO will adopt one hundred Atal Tinkering Labs across the country to promote education in the field of Space Education and Space Technology related innovations for school students.

• This will help in promoting innovation and the spirit of experiential learning among the school kids compared to traditional learning.
• This project-based learning will improve the attitude towards research right from the school days.
• To foster entrepreneurship and innovation, Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog has established over seven thousand Atal Tinkering Labs across the country.

08. Which of the following CM Launches Bindu Sagar Cleaning Project?

A. Naveen Patnaik

B. anna ram

C. Radhe Shyam

D. anup Kumar

Answer: A.

Explanation:

Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik launched Bindu Sagar Cleaning Project in presence of Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas and Steel, Dharmendra Pradhan in Bhubaneswar.

• Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL) will spend Rs 70 lakh for the revival and cleaning of the lake, through the CSR Fund which is one of the natural heritage sites in the State Capital.
• Indian Oil Corporation, Institute of Chemical Technology, Bhubaneswar in collaboration with Odisha Bridge Construction Company will jointly carry out the Project.
• The holy Bindusagar lake is believed to have originated in the 7th century AD. Surrounded by historic temples and architectural treasures.
• This lake near the Lingaraj Temple has immense mythological, religious as well as cultural significance for the people of Odisha.

09. Which of the following organization Sign MoU With NHPC for Developing Renewable Projects?

A. IREDA

B. IOCL

C. HPCL

D. BSNL

Answer: A.

Explanation:

The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA), under the administrative control of Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with NHPC Ltd.

• The MoU has been signed for providing its technical expertise in developing renewable energy projects.
• Under the (MoU), IREDA will undertake Techno-Financial due diligence of Renewable energy and Energy Efficiency & conservation projects for NHPC.
• IREDA will assist NHPC in developing an action plan to create and acquire Renewable Energy projects for the next 5 years.

10. Renowned astrophysicist Professor has died, what is his name?

A. Shashikumar Madhusudan

B. Anil kapur

C.  Sonam Kapur

D. Akshay Kumar

Answer:A.

Explanation:

Renowned astrophysicist Professor Shashikumar Madhusudan Chitre passed away.

• A recipient of Padma Bhushan, he was a stalwart of the Indian astronomy community, particularly solar physics.
• He retired as a senior professor from the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai, in 2001.
• He was the driving force behind the establishment of the University of Mumbai – Department of Atomic Energy Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences (UM-DAE CEBS).
• Prof. Chitre also served on the boards of the Nehru Centre trust and the JN Tata trust for several years.

Current Affairs 12th January 2021

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01. India’s renewable power capacity is
the __________ largest in the world.
A. 2nd
B. 3rd
C. 4th
D. 5th

Answer: C.

Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India’s renewable power capacity is the 4th largest in the
world and it is growing at the fastest speed among
all major countries.
● The renewable energy capacity in India is currently
136 Giga Watts, which is about 36 percent of the
country’s total capacity.
● In the last 6 years, India has increased installed
renewable energy capacity by two and half times.

02. India’s first Road from plastic
waste will come up in _________.
A. Agra
B. Noida
C. Gwalior
D. Thane

Answer: B.

Explanation: In a first of its kind initiative in the country, work
began on a road stretch in Noida being made from
plastic waste.
● The 500-metre long stretch of road is a pilot
project being developed by the Bharat Petroleum
Corporation Limited as part of an agreement with
the Noida Authority.

03. Recently, Agriculture Minister
inaugurated cooperative NAFED”s
programme for helping set up farmer
producers organisations (FPOs) for
beekeepers and honey collectors in
how many states?
A. 5
B. 8
C. 11
D. 16

Answer: C.

Explanation: The Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Shri
Narendra Singh Tomar virtually inaugurated Honey Farmer
Producer Organisation (FPO) Programme in five states.
● The Honey FPO Programme aims to address the issues faced
by beekeeping industry and also promote honey production
in the country.
● They will be set up at East Champaran (Bihar), Morena
(Madhya Pradesh), Bharatpur (Rajasthan), Mathura (Uttar
Pradesh) and Sunderbans (West Bengal).

04. The first coal-based power plant of
Arab Gulf is being developed in
________.
A. Dubai
B. Riyadh
C. Muscat
D. Kuwait

Answer: A.

Explanation: The first coal-based power plant of Arab Gulf is being
developed in Saih Shuaib, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
● The 2,400MW Hassyan clean coal power station will be
built at an estimated cost of $ 3.4 billion.
● The project will comprise four units of 600MW each,
which are expected to start operations in 2020, 2021,
2022 and 2023 respectively.

05. India recently signed an MoU for
developing cooperation in the field
of Environment protection and
biodiversity conservation with
__________.
A. Australia
B. UAE
C. Finland
D. Canada

Answer:  C.

Explanation: India and Finland signed an MoU for
developing cooperation in the field of
Environment protection and biodiversity
conservation.
● The MoU was signed by Environment
Minister Prakash Javadekar from the Indian
side and his Finnish counterpart Krista
Mikkonen through video -mode.

06.  __________ has been selected as
India’s official entry at the 93rd
Academy Awards in the ‘Live Action
Short Film’ category.
A. Trapped
B. Safar
C. Safar
D. Shameless

Answer:  D.

Explanation: Keith Gomes’ short film ‘Shameless’ has been selected
as India’s official entry at the 93rd Academy Awards in
the ‘Live Action Short Film’ category.
● Shameless is a 15-minutes-long comedy thriller.
● The short film’s narrative delves into the theme of the
loss of human spirit due to technology.

07. International Day of Solidarity with
the Palestinian People is observed
every year on __________.
A. 26 November
B. 27 November
C. 28 November
D. 29 November

Answer: D.

Explanation: The International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian
People is a UN-organized day held every year on November
29.
● It is observed to mark the anniversary of resolution 181,
wherein the Assembly adopted the resolution on the
partition of Palestine on November 29, 1947.

08.  Serum Institute of India is
headquartered in _________.
A. Hyderabad
B. Chennai
C. New Delhi
D. Pune

Answer: A.

Explanation:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Serum
Institute in Pune.
● During the 50

-minute visit, Prime Minister Modi
inspected the vaccine production process. Later, he
had a discussion with the scientists and officials.
● The Prime Minister reviewed the production
process of Covid 19 vaccines across the country.

09. Which of the following has
launched the dedicated freighter
services connecting Leh with the
rest of the country?
A. GoAir
B. SpiceJet
C. IndiGo
D. Air India Express

Answer: B.

Explanation: Airline major SpiceJet launched dedicated freighter services
connecting Leh with the rest of the country.
● Accordingly, the airline operated its first freighter flight from
Delhi to Leh carrying 13 tonnes of cargo supplies.
● The flight was operated by SpiceXpress, the dedicated cargo
arm of SpiceJet.

10. Karthigai Deepam festival is
celebrated in __________.
A. Karnataka
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Assam
D. Madhya Pradesh

Answer: B.

Explanation: In Tamil Nadu, the famous Kartikai Deepam festival was
celebrated.
● In the famous Thiruvannamalai Sri Arunachaleswarar
temple, the Bharani dweep was lit up.
● Karthigai Deepam is celebrated on the Pournami
(Purnima) Tithi of the Tamil month of Karthigai. And like
Diwali, it is a festival of lights.

Current Affairs 11th January 2021

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01. Recently, the Defence Research
Development Organization flagged off
the first the heavyweight torpedo
named as __________.
A. Inderjeet
B. Varunastra
C. Abhigyaan
D. Rakshak

Answer: B.

Explanation: The Defence Research Development Organization recently flagged
off the first Varunastra, the heavy weight torpedo.
● The torpedo was designed and developed by the BDL,
Visakhapatnam Unit of Indian Navy.

02. Maharashtra has announced the
setting up of a desalination plant
in____________.
A. Mumbai
B. Aurangabad
C. Nashik
D. Ratnagiri

Answer: C.

Explanation: Maharashtra announced the setting up of a
desalination plant in Mumbai, becoming the
fourth state in the country to experiment
with the idea.
● A desalination plant turns salt water into
water that is fit to drink.

03. Recently, India has announced the
Phase-IV of the High Impact
Community Development Projects
in ____________.
A. Bangladesh
B. Afghanistan
C. Nepal
D. Sri Lanka

Answer:  B.

Explanation:

India has announced Phase

-IV of the High Impact Community

Development Projects in Afghanistan.
● It was announced by the External Affairs Minister Dr S
Jaishankar during the 2020 Afghanistan Conference organized
in Geneva through video

– conference.

● The conference was co

-hosted by UN, the Government of

Afghanistan, and the Government of Finland.

04. International Day for the Elimination of
Violence against Women is observed
every year on _________.
A. 22 November
B. 23 November
C. 24 November
D. 25 November

Answer: D.

Explanation: The United Nations designated International Day for
the Elimination of Violence Against Women is
celebrated worldwide on November 25.
● The day aims to raise awareness of the fact that
women around the world are subject to various forms
of violence and the true nature of the issue is often
hidden.
● 2020 Theme “Orange the World: Fund, Respond,
Prevent, Collect!”.

05.  President Ram Nath Kovind
boarded the Air India One- B777
aircraft for the inaugural flight
to___________.
A. Bhutan
B. Chennai
C. Andaman and Nicobar
D. Nepal

Answer:  B. 

Explanation: President Ram Nath Kovind boarded the Air India One- B777
aircraft for the inaugural flight to Chennai.
● The President will be visiting Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh to offer
prayers at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple.

06. Recently, Indian army has
successfully test-fired a land-attack
version of the which of the following
supersonic cruise missile?
A. Dhanush
B. Agni-5
C. BrahMos
D. Nirbhay

Answer: C.

Explanation:

India successfully test

-fired a land

-attack version of the BrahMos

supersonic cruise missile.
● The supersonic cruise missile successfully hit its target, which
was on another island.
● The BrahMos supersonic cruise missile is the world’s fastest
operational system in its class.
● DRDO has recently extended the range of the missile system
from the existing 298 km to around 450 km.

07. Which of the following has became
the first web-series from India to
win an International Emmy Award?
A. Delhi Crime
B. Jamtara
C. She
D. Made in Heaven

Answer: A.

Explanation: The Netflix show, Delhi Crime, has won the Best Drama Series award at the 48th International
Emmy Awards 2020.
● Delhi Crime is the first web-series from India to win an International Emmy Award.
● The show is written and directed by Richie Mehta and features actress Shefali Shah as the main
character.

08.  Recently, Ashiesh Roy passed away.
He was a/an ___________.
A. Singer
B. Actor
C. Tabla Player
D. Politician

Answer: B.

Explanation: Television actor Ashiesh Roy has passed away.
● The actor had appeared in a number of TV shows and films in
his long acting career which began in 1997
● Ashiesh Roy was also a voice actor who has been dubbing for
foreign films.

09.  Ahmed Patel passed away. He was
a/an ___________.
A. Politician
B. Actor
C. Singer
D. Writer

Answer: A.

Explanation: Senior Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP, Ahmed Patel
passed away.
● He was Lok Sabha MP for three terms from 1977 to 1989 and
Rajya Sabha MP since 1993 representing Gujarat.
● He also served as the political secretary to Congress president
Sonia Gandhi and was one of the party’s top negotiators during
the UPA regime.

10. Cyclone Nivar has been selected
from the list of names given by
_________.
A. Iran
B. Vietnam
C. Laos
D. Japan

Answer: A.

Explanation:

North Indian Ocean Region covers tropical cyclones formed
over Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea.
● The 13 members, which come under the region, are
Bangladesh, India, Maldives, Myanmar, Oman, Pakistan, Sri
Lanka and Thailand.
● In 2018, five more countries were added. These are Iran,
Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Yemen.
● The name Nisarga was given by Bangladesh, Gati was taken
from India

’s suggested names. Nivar has been selected from

the list of names given by Iran.

Current Affairs 10th January 2021

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01. Prime Minister Narendra Modi
released a book on the life and
ideals of Sri Guru Nanak Dev ji.
Guru Nanak Dev ji was born in the
year ___________.

A. 1441
B. 1469
C. 1481
D. 1513

Answer:  B.

Explanation: Prime Minister has released a book on the life and ideals of
Sri Guru Nanak Dev.
● It is written by Kirpal Singh Ji.

02. Indian Constitution Day is celebrated
every year on ___________.
A. 24 November
B. 25 November
C. 26 November
D. 27 November

Answer: C.

Explanation: Constitution Day (National Law Day), also known as Samvidhan
Divas, is celebrated in India on 26 November every year to
commemorate the adoption of the Constitution of India.
● The Government of India under Prime Minister of India
Narendra Modi declared 26 November as Constitution Day on
19 November 2015.
● On 26 November 1949, the Constituent Assembly of India
adopted the Constitution of India, and it came into effect on 26
January 1950

03. According to a recent notice by the
Communications Ministry, all Fixed
to Mobile calls will be dialled with
prefix ___________ from 15th
January 2021.
A. 0
B. 1
C. 2
D. +1

Answer: A.

Explanation: The Communications Ministry has said all Fixed to
Mobile calls will be dialled with prefix ‘0’ from 15th
January next year.
● There will be no change in dialing plan from fixed to
fixed, mobile to fixed and mobile to mobile calls.

04. Recently, the Union Minister for
Food Processing Industries Shri
Narendra Singh Tomar virtually
inaugurated the Mega Food Park
(MFP) at Phagwara in __________.
A. Haryana
B. Rajasthan
C. Punjab
D. Bihar

Answer: C.

Explanation: The Union Minister for Food Processing Industries Shri
Narendra Singh Tomar virtually inaugurated the Mega Food
Park (MFP) at Phagwara in Kapurthala district of Punjab.
● The Phagwara Mega Food Park is built at a cost of Rs 107.83
crores.
● The park is expected to benefit about 25000 farmers and
generate employment of about 5000 persons.

05. Which of the following state/UT has
launched ‘Him Suraksha Abhiyan’?
A. Punjab
B. Himachal Pradesh
C. Jammu and Kashmir
D. Uttarakhand

Answer: B.

Explanation: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jairam Thakur launched ‘Him Suraksha Abhiyan’.
● The campaign aims at sensitizing the people regarding Covid-19 pandemic and also to collect
information regarding symptoms of other diseases like TB, Leprosy, sugar and blood pressure.

06. Recently, the Uttar Pradesh
government has imposed ESMA in
the state. E in ESMA stands for
___________.
A. Employment
B. Education
C. Essential
D. Entertainment

Answer: C.

Explanation: Uttar Pradesh government has imposed Essential Services
Maintenance Act (ESMA) in the state.
● The order released in this regard says that the act will be
imposed for 6 months.
● As per the U.P ESMA, the state government now has the power
to prohibit strikes in workplaces for the next six months, after
which it may be extended for another six months.

07. Recently, Legendary footballer
Diego Maradona passed away. He
played football for which of the
following country?
A. Portugal
B. Brazil
C. Argentina
D. Chile

Answer: C.

Explanation: Legendary Argentine footballer, Diego Maradona, widely
regarded among the greatest football players of all time
passed away following a heart attack.
● Maradona was hospitalised after he complained of regularly
being fatigued.
● Maradona had begun his professional career with Argentinos
Juniors at the age of 16 and he went on to become one of
the greatest players to ever play the game of football.

08. Which of the following state/UT has
launched ‘Him Suraksha Abhiyan’?
A. Punjab
B. Himachal Pradesh
C. Jammu and Kashmir
D. Uttarakhand

Answer: B.

09. India’s first Moss Garden has been
inaugurated in ________.
A. Guwahati
B. Nainital
C. Dehradun
D. Kullu

Answer: B.

Explanation: The Uttarakhand forest department has
dedicated the country’s first moss garden
spreading over 10 hectares in Kumaon’s Nainital district.
● The state forest department had approved
research projects to study moss species,
considered the most significant indicator of
ecosystem fluctuations as they are more
sensitive towards habitat and climate
changes.

10. The national science film festival
2020 is being jointly by organized
Vigyan Prasar and ________.
A. Tripura
B. West Bengal
C. Bihar
D. Punjab

Answer: A.

Explanation: The tenth edition of National Science Film Festival
kicked off in a virtual mode.
● The national science film festival 2020 is being
jointly by organized Vigyan Prasar, and the Tripura
State Council of Science and Technology, Govt. of
Tripura.

Current Affairs 9th January 2021

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01. Which of the following city hosts the
only Cherry Blossoms festival in India
‘India International Cherry Blossom
Festival’?
A. Shillong
B. Dispur
C. Imphal
D. Aizawl

Answer: A.

Explanation:

India International Cherry Blossom Festival, the
calendar event of Meghalaya which attracts record
number of tourists annually in Shillong, has been
cancelled this year in the wake of COVID
-19

pandemic.
● The capital, Shillong hosts the only Cherry Blossoms
festival in India.
● These beautiful flowers can be spotted across
Meghalaya during this time of the year.

02. Recently, Who among the
following has been honoured with
Aditya Vikram Birla Kalashikhar
Puraskar?
A. Nana Patekar
B. Paresh Rawal
C. Anupam Kher
D. Naseeruddin Shah

Answer: D.

Explanation: Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah has been honoured with the
2020 Aditya Vikram Birla Kalashikhar Puraskar at annual
Sangit Kala Kendra Awards.
● Alongside, two emerging stars, in the firmament of theatrics
– Neel Choudhary and Irawati Karnik were awarded the
Aditya Vikram Birla Kalakiran Puraskars.
● “Theatre” is the central theme, for this year’s awards.

03.

India will host G20 summit in

________.
A. 2021
B. 2022
C. 2023
D. 2024

Answer:  C.

Explanation: G20 leaders have announced that India will host G20 summit in
2023.
● Recently, the 15th G20 Summit was held under the
chairmanship of Saudi Arabia.

04. The first cow hospital of Northeast
has been inaugurated in
__________.
A. Manipur
B. Arunachal Pradesh
C. Assam
D. Tripura

Answer:  C.

Explanation: A cow shelter in Assam’s Dibrugarh inaugurated
Northeast’s first-ever cow hospital.
● The hospital, Surbhi Aarogyashala, is set up by
Shree Gopal Gaushala at a cost of Rs 17 lakh.
● The hospital will provide services in a 30 km radius.

05. Which of the following film has
been selected as India’s official
entry for the Oscars?
A. Ee.Ma.Yau.
B. Shakuntala Devi
C. Jallikattu
D. Gunjan Saxena

Answer: C.

Explanation: Malayalam film Jallikattu has been selected as
India’s official entry for Oscars in the foreign language film category.
● The film, directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery, revolves
around a bull that escapes from a slaughter house
in a hilly remote village on the eve of its scheduled
slaughter.

06. Which nation’s Prime Minister has
been nominated for Nobel Peace
Prize 2021?
A. Israel
B. Japan
C. Canada
D. Austria

Answer: A.

Explanation: The Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu,
and Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Mohammed bin
Zayed Al Nahyan have been nominated for the Nobel
Peace Prize 2021.
● They have been choosne for their roles in establishing
the strategic and diplomatic ties between the two
nations.

07.

Recently, Union Minister for Social

Justice & Empowerment e-
inaugurated a ‘Garima Greh: A

Shelter Home for Transgender
Persons’ in _________.
A. Indore
B. Vadodara
C. New Delhi
D. Kanpur

Answer: B.

Explanation: Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment inaugurated a‘Garima Greh: A Shelter Home for
Transgender Persons’ in Vadodara, Gujarat.
● Under the Scheme of ‘Shelter Home for TransgenderPersons ’, the ministry has decided to set up shelter homes
for transgender persons who have been forced to leave
their homes or abandoned by the family.
● The first such home in Vadodara in Gujarat was
inaugurated.

08. Who among the following chaired
the first meeting of National
Implementation Committee on
India@75?
A. Narendra Modi
B. Amit Shah
C. Rajnath Singh
D. Smriti Irani

Answer: B.

Explanation:

Home Minister Amit Shah chaired the first
meeting of the National Implementation
Committee on India@75
.
● NITI Aayog has released

‘Strategy for New
India @ 75′ document with an aim to
accelerate economic growth to
9
-10% and

make the country a $
4
-trillion economy by

2022
-23

09. Recently, unarmed drones MQ9B
Sea Guardian have been inducted
by the Indian Navy from
_________.
A. France
B. Russia
C. Japan
D. USA

Answer: D.

Explanation: Recently, two American MQ9B Sea Guardian unarmed drones
have been inducted by the Indian Navy.
● The drones would be on lease with India for one year.

10. India will build Shatoot dam to provide
safe drinking water _________.
A. Bangladesh
B. Afghanistan
C. Sri Lanka
D. Myanmar

Answer: B.

Explanation: India will build Shatoot dam to provide safe drinking
water to residents of Kabul.
● External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar explained
India’s initiatives during the Afghanistan 2020
Conference.