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What is Gastrodia agnicellus, recently seen in news?
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Asteroid
B
Mini-satellite
C
World’s ugliest orchid
D
None of the above
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Answer: World’s ugliest orchid
Orchids are not often called ugly, but that is how the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew, London, described a new species of the normally vibrant and delicate flower discovered in the forests of Madagascar. Gastrodia agnicellus, a newly discovered orchid has been named “the ugliest orchid in the world.”
2
Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the Gurudwara Rakab Ganj Sahib?
A
It was built in 1783, after Sikh military leader Baghel Singh Dhaliwal (1730–1802) captured Delhi, on 11 March 1783.
B
This one marks the site of cremation of the ninth Sikh Guru, Guru Tegh Bahadur, after his martyrdom in November 1675 for saving Hindu Kashmiri Pandits, under orders of Aurangzeb.
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Both A & B
D
None of these
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited historic Gurudwara Rakab Ganj Sahib in New Delhi where the pious Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji's mortal remains were cremated. It was built in 1783, after Sikh military leader Baghel Singh Dhaliwal (1730–1802) captured Delhi, on 11 March 1783. This one marks the site of cremation of the ninth Sikh Guru, Guru Tegh Bahadur, after his martyrdom in November 1675 for saving Hindu Kashmiri Pandits, under orders of Aurangzeb.
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3
Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the Aligarh Muslim University?
A
AMU became a University in 1920, through an Act of Indian Legislative Council by elevating the Mohammedan Anglo Oriental (MAO) College to the status of a Central University.
B
MAO College was set up in 1910 by Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
C
Both A & B
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None of these
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Answer: AMU became a University in 1920, through an Act of Indian Legislative Council by elevating the Mohammedan Anglo Oriental (MAO) College to the status of a Central University.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the centenary celebrations of Aligarh Muslim University on 22 December, 2020. AMU became a University in 1920, through an Act of Indian Legislative Council by elevating the Mohammedan Anglo Oriental (MAO) College to the status of a Central University. MAO College was set up in 1877 by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan.
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Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the Visva Bharati?
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Visva-Bharati is a public research central university and an Institution of National Importance.
B
It was founded by Raja Ram Mohan Roy.
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Both A & B
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None of these
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Answer: Visva-Bharati is a public research central university and an Institution of National Importance.
To mark the Visva Bharati's 100 years, it should be an effort to renew Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore's ideas from this institution, according to Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Visva-Bharati is a public research central university and an Institution of National Importance.
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Which of the following indigenous Games to be a part of Khelo India Youth Games 2021?
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Gatka
B
Kalaripayattu
C
Thang-Ta
D
All of these
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The Sports Ministry has approved the inclusion of four indigenous Games to be a part of Khelo India Youth Games 2021, scheduled to take place in Haryana. The games include Gatka, Kalaripayattu, Thang-Ta and Mallakhamba. Kalaripayattu has its origin from Kerala and has practitioners all over the world; Bollywood actor Vidyut Jammwal being one.
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Who among the following was not a member of Anushilan Samiti, an early 20th century organisation that propounded revolutionary activities in Bengal?
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Khudiram Bose
B
Barindra Kumar Ghosh
C
Pramathanath Mitra
D
None of the above
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Answer: None of the above
Union Home Minister Amit Shah visited the native village of Bengali revolutionary Khudiram Bose in Midnapore, West Bengal. Bose was born in 1889 at a small village in Midnapore district. One of the youngest leaders of the Independence movement, Bose is highly regarded in Bengal for his fearless spirit.
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Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the Chang’e 5 lunar mission?
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It returned to Earth carrying around 2 kilograms of the first fresh rock samples from the moon in 44 years.
B
It is an initiative of Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA).
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Both A & B
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None of these
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Answer: It returned to Earth carrying around 2 kilograms of the first fresh rock samples from the moon in 44 years.
China’s Chang’e 5 lunar mission returned to Earth in the early hours of carrying around 2 kilograms of the first fresh rock samples from the moon in 44 years. The probe, named after the ancient Chinese goddess of the moon, first took off from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in Hainan on November 24th.
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Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the coastal radar chain network?
A
Mauritius, Seychelles and Sri Lanka have already been integrated into the country’s coastal radar chain network.
B
Under Phase-I of the coastal radar chain network, 46 coastal radar stations have been set up across the country’s coastline.
C
Both A & B
D
None of these
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As part of efforts to further expand the coastal radar chain network meant to enable real time monitoring of the high seas for threats as also expand India’s assistance for capacity building to Indian Ocean littoral states, efforts are in advanced stages to set up coastal radar stations in Maldives, Myanmar and Bangladesh. Mauritius, Seychelles and Sri Lanka have already been integrated into the country’s coastal radar chain network. Under Phase-I of the coastal radar chain network, 46 coastal radar stations have been set up across the country’s coastline.
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Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the wildlife?
A
The first rescue and rehabilitation centre for monkeys in Telangana was inaugurated at Gandi Ramanna Haritavanam near Chincholi village in Nirmal district.
B
The other facility in the country was in Himachal Pradesh.
C
Both A & B
D
None of these
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The first rescue and rehabilitation center for monkeys was launched in Telangana’s northern district of Nirmal. The forest department has set up a campus in Chincholi village for housing up to 200 monkeys for a period of 10 to 15 days, after which they will be released in forest areas. The first rescue and rehabilitation centre for monkeys in Telangana was inaugurated at Gandi Ramanna Haritavanam near Chincholi village in Nirmal district. The other facility in the country was in Himachal Pradesh.
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Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the hypersonic wind tunnel?
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It is an indigenous development and an outcome of synergistic partnership with Indian industries.
B
India is the third country after the US and Russia to have such a facility.
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Both A & B
D
None of these
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the advanced Hypersonic Wind Tunnel (HWT) test facility, making India the third country after the US and Russia to have such a facility. The state-of-the-art HWT Test facility is "pressure vacuum driven enclosed free jet facility having nozzle exit diameter of 1 metre and will simulate Mach No 5 to 12. It is an indigenous development and an outcome of synergistic partnership with Indian industries.
