1-15 Jan Flashcards
Which Asian Country recently unveiled its National Security Policy (NSP)?
Correct Answer: B [Pakistan]
NITI Aayog released the “North Eastern Region District SDG Index”, with support from which institution? [A] UNDP [B] UNICEF [C] World Bank [D] WTO
Correct Answer: A [UNDP]
Which football legend’s statue has been unveiled in Panaji, Goa? [A] Sunil Chetri [B] Bhaichung Bhutia [C] Cristiano Ronaldo [D] Lionel Messi
Correct Answer: C [Cristiano Ronaldo]
Notes:
Portuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo’s statue has been unveiled in Panaji, Goa to motivate the younger generation towards sports.
This is the first time that the statue of Cristiano Ronaldo has been installed in India. The statue, which weighs around 410 kgs cost around Rs 12 Lakhs.
Which Indian state has unveiled the draft of ‘New Policy for Women 2021’? [A] Telangana [B] Tamil Nadu [C] Odisha [D] West Bengal
Correct Answer: B [Tamil Nadu]
Which institution released the ‘Compendium on the innovations on technology’? [A] World Bank [B] NITI Aayog [C] International Monetary Fund [D] World Economic Forum
Correct Answer: B [NITI Aayog]
The Indian Army’s ‘Quantum computing laboratory and a centre for artificial intelligence (AI)’ has been set up in which state? [A] Gujarat [B] Maharashtra [C] Madhya Pradesh [D] Kerala
Correct Answer: C [Madhya Pradesh]
Which two countries are claiming ‘Senkaku Island’ Group located in the East China Sea? [A] Japan and China [B] China and Philippines [C] China and South Korea [D] Japan and Singapore
Correct Answer: A [Japan and China]
Notes:
Senkaku Island is an uninhabited island chain in the East China Sea that has been administered by Japan for several decades. China and Japan are claiming the island.
KSLV-II Nuri rocket, is the first domestically produced space launch vehicle of which country? [A] South Korea [B] Israel [C] UAE [D] Bangladesh
Correct Answer: A [South Korea]
Notes:
South Korea’s first domestically produced space launch vehicle KSLV-II Nuri rocket failed due to a loose helium tank.
Which country is the new member of the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB)? [A] Italy [B] Egypt [C] Israel [D] Bangladesh
Correct Answer: B [Egypt]
Notes:
The BRICS New Development Bank (NDB) announced that it will add Egypt as its new member. NDB was established by BRICS nations, namely Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, in the year 2015.
Egypt is the fourth new member admitted into NDB, after Bangladesh, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Uruguay. Marcos Troyjo is the President of the NDB.
Novak Djokovic, who was named the ‘Best Balkan Athlete of the year’ 2021, is from which country? [A] Bulgaria [B] Serbia [C] Greece [D] Hungary
Correct Answer: B [Serbia]
Notes:
Ace Tennis Player Novak Djokovic from Serbia was named the Best Balkan Athlete of the year for a record seventh time.
The 34-year-old player is ranked No. 1 in the world and won three of the four Grand Slam tournaments this year. Greek basketball player Giannis Antetokounmpo was second in the poll, followed by another Greek long jumper Miltiadis Tentoglu.
Which country launched the ‘Simorgh’ satellite carrier rocket with research devices? [A] Bangladesh [B] Iran [C] Israel [D] UAE
Correct Answer: B [Iran]
Notes:
Iran has launched a satellite carrier rocket ‘Simorgh’ bearing three research devices into space, as per the country’s media.
‘Simorgh’ translates to ‘Phoenix’ in Iran language.
Under ‘India Semiconductor Mission’, financial support is provided for how many years? [A] Three [B] Five [C] Six [D] Ten
Correct Answer: C [Six]
Which is the only authorised institution to sell Electoral bonds in India? [A] Reserve Bank of India [B] State Bank of India [C] NITI Aayog [D] Supreme Court
Correct Answer: B [State Bank of India]
China has complained to the UN, about collision with satellites launched by which project? [A] Starlink Internet Services project [B] Psyche Mission [C] Google Loon Project [D] Oneweb Satellite Project
Correct Answer: A [Starlink Internet Services project]
Notes:
China complained to the United Nations that its space station was forced to avoid collisions with satellites launched by his Starlink Internet Services project.
As per China’s claim to the Vienna-based United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs, the country’s space station had two close encounters with Starlink satellites this year. Starlink is a satellite internet network operated by Elon Musk’s SpaceX.
Which Asian Economy is set to ratify its membership of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) in 2022? [A] Bangladesh [B] Indonesia [C] Sri Lanka [D] Thailand
Correct Answer: B [Indonesia]
Notes:
Indonesia, Southeast Asia’s largest economy, will likely ratify its membership of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP).
China-backed RCEP, the world’s biggest trade association, entered into force on January 1, 2022. Seven nations in Southeast Asia, as well as Australia, China, Japan, New Zealand and South Korea ratified the pact earlier this year.
Sabine Weiss, who passed away recently, was associated with which field? [A] Politics [B] Business [C] Photography [D] Sports
Correct Answer: C [Photography]
Notes:
Veteran photographer Sabine Weiss, renowned for her images on the streets of Paris, passed away at the age of 97.
Highest number of complaints ntpagainst women in the year 2021 has been received from which state in India? [A] Uttar Pradesh [B] Maharashtra [C] Chhattisgarh [D] Assam
Correct Answer: A [Uttar Pradesh]
Who has been appointed as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Railway Board? [A] Shobith Thripathi [B] Vinay Kumar Tripathi [C] Rajesh Arora [D] Kumar Verma
Correct Answer: B [Vinay Kumar Tripathi]
As of January 2022, what is the rate of interest applicable for Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana? [A] 8.9% [B] 8.1% [C] 7.6% [D] 7.1%
Correct Answer: C [7.6%]
Major Dhyan Chand Sports University is being established in which place? [A] Delhi [B] Meerut [C] Kolkata [D] Hyderabad
Correct Answer: B [Meerut]
Which neighbouring country of India has formed a ‘Hindu Temple Management Committee’? [A] Pakistan [B] Afghanistan [C] Bangladesh [D] Myanmar
Correct Answer: A [Pakistan]
Notes:
The Pakistan Ministry of Religious Affairs has formed a Hindu Temple Management Committee, to act as a bridge between the non-Muslim population and the state.
Mata Vaishno Devi shrine, which was seen in the news, is located in which state/UT? [A] Jammu & Kashmir [B] Uttarakhand [C] Sikkim [D] Uttar Pradesh
Correct Answer: A [Jammu & Kashmir]
Notes:
As many as 12 pilgrims died and 16 were injured after a stampede at Mata Vaishno Devi shrine, located in Jammu.
‘SMILE’ scheme is to be implemented by which Union Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Education
[B] Ministry of Women and Child Development
[C] Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
[D] Ministry of Rural Development
Correct Answer: C [Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment]
SMILE (Support for Marginalised Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise) is an umbrella scheme being formulated by Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Nodirbek Abdusattorov, the youngest ever World Rapid Chess champion, is from which country? [A] Switzerland [B] Russia [C] Uzbekistan [D] Ukraine
Correct Answer: C [Uzbekistan]
Notes:
Nodirbek Abdusattorov from Uzbekistan became the youngest ever World Rapid Chess champion, at 17 years three months. Magnus Carlsen had won the 2009 World Blitz Title at the age of 18.
What is the name of the annual meteor shower, which is active during January? [A] Quadrantids [B] Geminids [C] Leonids [D] Ursids
Correct Answer: A [Quadrantids]
As per recent amendments to Environment (Protection) Act, what percent of fly ash is to be utilised by Coal and Lignite-based Thermal Power Plants? [A] 25 [B] 50 [C] 75 [D] 100
Correct Answer: D [100]
How many women M.Ps are present in the Parliamentary panel, which was set up to examine the Prohibition of Child Marriage (Amendment) Bill? [A] 1 [B] 2 [C] 3 [D] 5
Correct Answer: A [1]
Notes:
Trinamool Congress MP Sushmita Dev is the only woman in the 31-member parliamentary panel assigned to examine the Prohibition of Child Marriage (Amendment) Bill.
Researchers at which Institution has developed ‘Fifth-generation (5G) microwave absorbers’? [A] IISc Bengaluru [B] Kerala University [C] IIT Madras [D] IIT Bombay
Correct Answer: B [Kerala University]
What is the theme declared for the DRDO Day 2021? [A] Atmanirbhar Bharat [B] Export [C] Critical defence technologies [D] Strength and Science
Correct Answer: B [Export]
Notes:
DRDO observed the 63rd Foundation Day of its establishment on January 01, 2021. DRDO was established in 1958 with 10 laboratories to enhance the research work in Defence sector.
At present, DRDO is working with several areas including aeronautics, combat vehicles, electronics, instrumentation, advanced computing, simulation among others. DRDO Chairperson declared ‘Export’ as the theme of DRDO for 2021.
When is the ‘World Braille Day’ observed every year? [A] January 1 [B] January 2 [C] January 4 [D] January 6
Correct Answer: C [January 4]
INSACOG is the forum set up by which country to monitor genome sequencing and variation of Covid strains? [A] USA [B] Russia [C] India [D] UK
Correct Answer: C [India]
Notes:
Union Health Ministry of India set up the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG) in 2020, to monitor genome sequencing and variation of Covid strains
Khurnak Fort, which was historically a part of India, is under the control of which country, at present? [A] Pakistan [B] China [C] Bangladesh [D] Afghanistan
Correct Answer: B [China]
Notes:
Khurnak Fort, which was historically a part of India has been under Chinese control since 1958. Near to the Fort, China is building a new bridge.
The bridge is being constructed on Pangong Tso, near the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh. After the military standoff in May 2020, India and China have built several new roads, bridges and landing strips.
Rani Velu Nachiyar, who was seen in the news, was a Queen of which present-day state? [A] Kerala [B] Tamil Nadu [C] Karnataka [D] Odisha
Correct Answer: B [Tamil Nadu]
Notes:
The country paid tributes to Rani Velu Nachiyar on her birth anniversary. She was the queen of Sivagangai, in Tamil Nadu and waged war against the British.
Born in 1730, she is known as the first queen to have fought against the British colonial power. She was trained in archery, horse riding, martial arts, and even weapon handling. After the British troops killed his husband, she fought and recaptured her kingdom and ruled Sivagangai for over 10 years.
‘Seema Bhawani’ is the name of which team of the Border Security Force (BSF)? [A] Camel Contingent [B] Creek Crocodile [C] All-women Biker Team [D] All-women Creek Crocodile
Correct Answer: C [All-women Biker Team]
Notes:
‘Seema Bhawani’ is the all-women biker team of the Border Security Force (BSF). The team will showcase their talent on the Republic Day.
