1. Which country’s new rules on drones, permit them to fly over people and at night in the country?
[A] China
[B] Russia
[C] United States
[D] South Korea
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Correct Answer: C [United States]
Notes:
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the United States has recently issued new guidelines on Drones also called as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
As per the rules, small drones will be allowed to fly over people and at night in the United States. The Drone manufacturers and operators require a Remote ID, under the new rules. This will increase security by identification of the UAVs from the ground.
2. As a part of Mission SAGAR-III, Indian Naval Ship INS Kiltan as reached which country to deliver relief materials?
[A] Madagascar
[B] Philippines
[C] Cambodia
[D] Laos
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Correct Answer: C [Cambodia]
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Indian Naval Ship (INS) Kiltan has recently reached the Sihanoukville Port in Cambodia to deliver 15 tonnes of disaster relief items for the flood-affected people.
Due to the floods occurred in November, over 8 lakh people are affected and over 40 people have died in Cambodia. This operation of INS Kiltan is a part of Mission Sagar-III under which humanitarian assistance and relief is provided to India’s friendly countries.
3. India’s first pollinator park has been established in which state?
[A] Haryana
[B] Uttarakhand
[C] Himachal Pradesh
[D] Sikkim
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Correct Answer: B [Uttarakhand]
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India’s first pollinator park has been established in the city of Nainital, Uttarakhand. It has been developed by research wing of the Uttarakhand Forest Department.
The four-acre-park has over 40 species of butterflies, honeybees, birds and insects. The park aims to create awareness among people about the conservation of these species. It also aims to promote research on threats to habitat and impact of pollution on these species.
4. Which state has been declared a “Disturbed area” for six more months, by the Home Ministry?
[A] Assam
[B] Nagaland
[C] Mizoram
[D] Manipur
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Correct Answer: B [Nagaland]
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As per the recent notification of the Ministry of Home Affairs, the entire state of Nagaland was declared a “disturbed area” for six more months.
The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) has been in force in Nagaland for several decades. With this move, the act would be continued in the state, for six months with effect from 30th December 2020.
5. Two Industrial Corridor nodes at Krishnapatnam and Tumakuru, have been approved under which Industrial corridor?
[A] Amritsar-Kolkata Industrial Corridor
[B] Bengaluru-Mumbai Industrial Corridor
[C] Chennai-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor
[D] Vizag-Chennai Industrial Corridor
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Correct Answer: C [Chennai-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor]
Notes:
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has recently approved industrial corridor nodes at Andhra Pradesh’s Krishnapatnam and Karnataka’s Tumakuru.
The nodes are approved under the Chennai-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor (CBIC). The project cost of the former node is approved at Rs 2139 crores and the latter is Rs 1701 crores. This will create huge employment opportunities, state-of-the-art infrastructure and connectivity.
6. National Pension System (NPS) is managed by which organisation?
[A] IRDAI
[B] PFRDA
[C] Finance Ministry
[D] RBI
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Correct Answer: B [PFRDA]
Notes:
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has announced that subscribers can now use online mode also to exit from the National Pension System (NPS).
The National Pension System (NPS) was implemented with effect from the 1st January, 2004. It was extended to all citizens of the country from 2009 on a voluntary basis. PFRDA regulates the National pension system (NPS) as well as the pension sector.
7. India asked which country to assist its crew members of the stranded cargo vessels MV Jag Anand and MV Anastasia?
[A] Sri Lanka
[B] China
[C] Japan
[D] Thailand
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Correct Answer: B [China]
Notes:
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) considered the condition of the sailors as a suo-motto step and asked the Ministry of External Affairs to take care of the crew members.
In response, the Ministry has asked China to provide urgent assistance to as many as 39 cre members of the stranded cargo vessels, which have been stuck for months near the Chinese ports of Jingtang and Caofeidian.
8. Lal Pahari, where the first hilltop Buddhist monastery of the Gangetic Valley has been found, is in which state?
[A] Bihar
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Jharkhand
[D] West Bengal
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Correct Answer: A [Bihar]
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The first hill-top Buddhist monastery of the Gangetic Valley has been found at Lal Pahari in Lakhisarai district of Bihar.
This is the first monastery located at the top of a hill. This is discovered during a joint collaboration of Bihar Heritage Development Society and the Visva-Bharati University, West Bengal. It was a Vihara, named as Srimaddharmaviharik aryabhiksusanghasya.
9. What is the name of the webinar serried launched by the Commerce Ministry, along with NPC and QCI?
[A] Atmanirbhar Industries
[B] Udyog Marathon
[C] MSME Marathon
[D] Self-Reliance Series
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Correct Answer: B [Udyog Marathon]
Notes:
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, is organizing ‘Udyog Manthan’, in association with Quality Council of India, National Productivity Council, and major Industry bodies
It is a series of sector-specific webinars to promote the quality and productivity in Indian Industries. The webinar marathon focussing on both manufacturing and services is being held from January 4, 2021 to March 2, 2021.
10. Which organisation recently deployed its all-women team for contingency duties?
[A] Central Armed Police Force
[B] Indo-Tibetan Border Police
[C] National Disaster Response Fund
[D] Central Industrial Security Force
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Correct Answer: C [National Disaster Response Fund]
Notes:
An all-female team of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) was recently deployed for contingency duties in Uttar Pradesh’s Garh Mukteshwar town, on the banks of the Ganga river.
The team who are professionally trained handled the rescue boats and related equipment. The first batch of over a hundred women disaster combatants and rescuers was also inducted in the NDRF.
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