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1
Sambalpur city is located on the banks of which of the following river?
A
Mahanadi
B
Ganga
C
Yamuna
D
Krishna
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Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the permanent campus in the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Sambalpur in Odisha. Sambalpur is a city in Odisha. It is located on the banks of river Mahanadi.
2
Which of the following was the eight warmest since 1901?
A
2014
B
2016
C
2019
D
2020
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Explanation:
The annual statement of the climate in India issued by the IMD on January 4 has revealed that 2020 is the eighth warmest year the country has seen since 1901. The statement produced a detailed information of the country's weather throughout the year.
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3
Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the Aurangabad?
A
It was built in 1610 by Malik Ambar of the Nijamshahi dynasty.
B
It was renamed Aurangabad by Mughal emperor Aurangzeb when he made it the capital of the Deccan region of the Mughal Empire.
C
Both A & B
D
None of these
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Explanation:
As Maharashtra stares at the upcoming civic polls, a row over renaming Aurangabad as Sambhajinagar has erupted with the ruling Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance partner Congress opposing the move. Aurangabad was built in 1610 by Malik Ambar of the Nijamshahi dynasty. It was renamed Aurangabad by Mughal emperor Aurangzeb when he made it the capital of the Deccan region of the Mughal Empire.
4
Which of the following country is the world’s biggest exporter of the Rice?
A
India
B
China
C
Malaysia
D
Indonesia
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Explanation:
Vietnam, the world's third biggest exporter of rice, has started buying the grain from rival India for the first time in decades after local prices jumped to their highest in nine years amid limited domestic supplies. The purchases highlight tightening supplies in Asia, which could lift rice prices in 2021 and even force traditional buyers of rice from Thailand and Vietnam to switch to India - the world's biggest exporter of the grain.
5
Who among the following is recognised as the founder of the Nair Service Society (NSS)?
A
Mannathu Padmanabhan
B
P. Krishna Pillai
C
K. Kelappan
D
Narayana Guru
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Answer: Mannathu Padmanabhan
Explanation:
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tribute to Sri Mannathu Padmanabhan Ji on his jayanti. He is recognised as the founder of the Nair Service Society (NSS), an organisation created for the welfare of the Nair community that is found primarily in Kerala.
7
Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the Sagarmala Seaplane Services (SSPS)?
A
It is under the ministry of civil aviation.
B
It is on the select routes, under a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) framework through prospective airline operators.
C
Both A & B
D
All of these
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Answer:It is on the select routes, under a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) framework through prospective airline operators.
Explanation:
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways kicked off the ambitious project of Sagarmala Seaplane Services (SSPS) with potential airline operators. Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways is initiating the process of commencing operations of the Seaplane services, on the select routes, under a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) framework through prospective airline operators.
7
Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the Alphabet Workers Union?
A
The group is affiliated with the Communications Workers of America, a union that represents workers in telecommunications and media in the United States and Canada.
B
Alphabet was created through a restructuring of Google on October 2, 2015, and became the parent company of Google.
C
Both A & B
D
None of these
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Explanation:
The new union, called the Alphabet Workers Union after Google’s parent company, Alphabet, was organized in secret for the better part of a year and elected its leadership last month. The group is affiliated with the Communications Workers of America, a union that represents workers in telecommunications and media in the United States and Canada. But unlike a traditional union, which demands that an employer come to the bargaining table to agree on a contract, the Alphabet Workers Union is a so-called minority union that represents a fraction of the company’s more than 260,000 full-time employees and contractors.
8
Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the Moringa?
A
It is a fast-growing, drought-resistant tree of the family Moringaceae, native to the Indian subcontinent.
B
Nepal is the largest producer of moringa.
C
Both A & B
D
None of these
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Answer:It is a fast-growing, drought-resistant tree of the family Moringaceae, native to the Indian subcontinent.
Explanation:
India has started exports of Moringa powder, keeping in mind its rising global demand and nutritional properties. Moringa (botanical name Moringa oleifera) is a fast-growing, drought-resistant tree of the family Moringaceae, native to the Indian subcontinent. India is the largest producer of moringa.
9
Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the SwasthVayu?
A
SwasthVayu was developed by DRDO.
B
It is a microcontroller based precise closed-loop adaptive control system with a built-in biocompatible “3D printed manifold and coupler” with HEPA filter.
C
Both A & B
D
None of these
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Answer: It is a microcontroller based precise closed-loop adaptive control system with a built-in biocompatible “3D printed manifold and coupler” with HEPA filter.
Explanation:
SwasthVayu developed by CSIR-NAL is a microcontroller based precise closed-loop adaptive control system with a built-in biocompatible “3D printed manifold and coupler” with HEPA filter (Highly Efficient Particulate Air Filter).
10
Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the Toycathon 2021?
A
It is a special kind of hackathon where students and teachers from schools and colleges, design experts, toy experts and startups will get together to crowd source ideas for developing toys and games that are based on Indian culture & ethos and local folklore & heroes.
B
It is an initiative of Ministry of Science and Technology.
C
Both A & B
D
None of these
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Answer:It is a special kind of hackathon where students and teachers from schools and colleges, design experts, toy experts and startups will get together to crowd source ideas for developing toys and games that are based on Indian culture & ethos and local folklore & heroes.
Explanation:
To promote indigenous toy industry and reduce imports, the Centre has launched Toycathon-2021, a special kind of hackathon where students and teachers from schools and colleges, design experts, toy experts and start-ups will get together to crowdsource ideas for developing toys and games that are based on Indian culture, ethos, folklores, heroes and value systems. This is a special kind of hackathon where students and teachers from schools and colleges, design experts, toy experts and startups will get together to crowd source ideas for developing toys and games that are based on Indian culture & ethos and local folklore & heroes.
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