Best CA January 2021 PDF

300 Best MCQs January Set 1 by Dr.
Gaurav Garg
IMPORTANT DAYS
● World Braille Day 2021 - January 4
● Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) observed the 63rd Foundation Day of its establishment on
January 01, 2021. DRDO was established in 1958.
OBITUARIES
● Indira Joseph Venniyoor, Renowned broadcaster, All India Radio veteran, and the first English news announcer of
Travancore Radio, passed away.
● Former Indian footballer and Olympian Nikhil Nandy passes away at 88.
● Air Vice Marshal Ajit Singh Lamba passed away.
● Shantanu Mohapatra, legendary Odia music director passed away.
● Olympic bronze and World Cup winner hockey player Michael Kindo passes away.
● Congress leader and former Union minister Buta Singh passes away.
● Former New Zealand Test batsman John Fulton Reid passed away.
● Ace mountaineer Colonel Narendra 'Bull' Kumar Passed away.
● Former Maharashtra minister Vilas Patil Undalkar passed away.
● Footballer Colin Bell passed away.
Q) India's first pollinator park has been opened in which district of Uttarakhand?
A.Chamoli B.Nainital
C.Almora D.Uttarkashi
Q) DRDO along with Indian Navy has conducted the maiden trial of which indigenously built air-droppable container?
A.ARYAN - KG B.SAHAYAK-NG
C.AGNI-KT D.PRITHVI-CH
Q) The new vistadome tourist coach of Indian Railways has been manufactured by which factory?
A.Rail Coach Factory, Kapurthala B.Rail Wheel Factory, Bangalore
C.Modern Coach Factory, Raebareli D.Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai
Q) Indian & French Rafale Fighter Jets will carry out Wargames codenamed Exercise SKYROS in which city in Jan 2021?
A.Jodhpur B.Pune
C.Bhubaneswar D.Bengaluru
Q) External Affairs Ministry has launched which portal to connect with nearly 3.12-crore strong Indian diaspora across the
world?
A.Global Pravasi Rishta B.Pravasi Bhartiya
C.Vaishwik Bhartiya Vistar D.Pravasi Rishtey
Q) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved construction of
industrial corridor nodes in which two states?
A.Maharashtra and Rajasthan B.Odisha and Jharkhand
C.Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka D.West Bengal and Jharkhand
● Multi Modal Logistics Hub and Multi Modal Transport Hub (MMTH) at Greater Noida.
Q) The Union Cabinet has approved an MoU between India and which country on cooperation in the peaceful uses of outer
space?
A.Nepal B.Myanmar
C.Sri Lanka D.Bhutan
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Q) The Union Cabinet has approved the export of which indigenously developed and manufactured missile?
A.Amogha B.Akash
C.NAG D.Prithvi
Q) Which Municipal Corporation has signed an MoU with UNDP India to co-create India’s ‘first Social Impact Bond (SIB)?
A.Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation B.Lucknow Municipal Corporation
C.Delhi Municipal Corporation D.Bombay Municipal Corporation
Q) Businesses with monthly turnover of over how much amount will have to mandatorily pay at least 1 per cent of their GST
liability in cash?
A.Rs 60 lakh B.Rs 20 lakh
C.Rs 75 lakh D.Rs 50 lakh
Q) Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in which city
of Gujarat?
A.Ahmedabad B.Surat
C.Rajkot D.Vadodara
Q) Indian Oil Corp (IOC) has launched the country's first remote monitoring system for oil refineries turbines in which city?
A.Hyderabad B.Pune
C.Imphal D.Visakhapatnam
Q) TiHAN which is the country's first test bed for Autonomous Navigation Systems (Terrestrial and Aerial) was established
at which IIT institution?
A.IIT Delhi B.IIT Bombay
C.IIT Hyderabad D.IIT Madras
Q) Which state has introduced a Campaign called “Ek Zila- Ek Shilp”?

A.Uttar Pradesh B.Madhya Pradesh
C.Bihar D.Jharkhand
Q) Thoubal Multipurpose Project (Thoubal Dam) was recently inaugurated in which city?
A.Agartala B.Imphal
C.Kohima D.Itanagar
Q) Raghvendra Singh Chauhan has been appointed as the Chief Justice of which High Court?
A.Uttarakhand B.Sikkim
C.Madhya Pradesh D.Odisha
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Q) Who has been appointed as the new chairman and CEO of the Railway Board?
A.Vishal Yadav B.Suneet Sharma
C.Abhishek Singh D.Rakesh Nigam
Q) India and ADB have signed a USD 231 million loan agreement to augment electricity generation capacity in which state?
A.Himachal Pradesh B.Jharkhand
C.Assam D.Arunachal Pradesh
Q) ADB and India have signed a $10 million loan agreement to expand horticulture production in which state?
A.Sikkim B.Himachal Pradesh
C.Uttarakhand D.Andhra Pradesh
Q) Soma Mondal has taken over as Chairman of which organization with effect from January 01, 2021?
A.GAIL B.ONGC
C.SAIL D.OIL
Q) Which state has launched the Kisan Fasal Rahat Yojana?

A.Bihar B.Jharkhand
C.Uttar Pradesh D.Rajasthan
Interest rate on PPF, NSC, other small savings schemes unchanged for Q4
● Public Provident Fund (PPF) - 7.1 %
● National Savings Certificate (NSC) - 6.8 %
● Interest rate for the five-year Senior Citizens Savings Scheme has been retained at 7.4 %.
● The girl child savings scheme Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana will offer 7.6 %
● Kisan Vikas Patra (KVP) has been retained at 6.9 %.
● Interest rate on savings deposits has been retained at 4 percent annually.
Q) The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a contract with which company for procurement of 10 Lynx U2 Fire Control
systems?
A.Bharat Electronics Limited B.Bharat Dynamics Ltd
C.Tata Advanced Systems D.Mahindra Defence System
Q) The first-ever specialised "Ginger" Processing Plant of North East is located in which state?
A.Sikkim B.Tripura
C.Meghalaya D.Arunachal Pradesh
Q) Which state has launched a mobile application ‘DigiNest’, to give people digital access to the state government’s directory?
A.Haryana B.Goa
C.Assam D.Punjab
Q) Adopt a Heritage: Apni Dharohar, Apni Pehchaan scheme is an initiative of the Ministry of Tourism, in collaboration
with which Ministry?
A.Ministry of Home Affairs B.Ministry of Tribal Affairs
C.Ministry of Culture D.Ministry of Urban Development
Q) Which state has signed a contract to set up Country’s first ethanol plant under the PPP model?
A.Chhattisgarh B.Madhya Pradesh
C.Bihar D.Jharkhand
Q) Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of the 'National Environmental Standards Laboratory‘ in which
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A.Hyderabad B.Bengaluru
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● Theme of the National Metrology Conclave is ‘Metrology for the Inclusive Growth of the Nation’.
● The National Atomic Time Scale generates Indian Standard Time with an accuracy of 2.8 nanoseconds.
● Bhartiya Nirdeshak Dravya is supporting testing and calibration of laboratories for quality assurance, at par with
international standards.
Q) Which two Covid-19 vaccines were approved by the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) approved the emergency
use?
A.Covishield and Covaxin B.ZyCoV and Pfizer-BioNTech
C.Sputnik V and Covaxin D.Covishield and and Pfizer-BioNTech
Q) IDBI Bank has sold what percent of stake of IDBI Federal Life Insurance Company Ltd (IFLI) to Ageas Insurance
International NV?
A.19% B.12%
C.30% D.23%
Q) Which state Government has decided to give a cash award of Rs 2.5 lakh to a normal person for marrying a Person with
Disability (PwD)?
A.Karnataka B.Andhra Pradesh
C.Odisha D.Tamil Nadu
Q) Flybig is the newest airline of which of the following countries?

A.Israel B.Russia
C.United States D.India
Q) Which Space Agency has approved two heliophysics missions to explore the Sun and Earth’s Aurora?
A.ISRO B.Roscosmos
C.NASA D.CNES
● Extreme Ultraviolet High-Throughput Spectroscopic Telescope Epsilon Mission, or EUVST.

● Electrojet Zeeman Imaging Explorer, or EZIE.
Q) To promote the language and culture of the southern state of Tamil Nadu, which state/UT has set up a Tamil Academy?
A.Tamil Nadu B.Puducherry
C.Delhi D.Goa
Q) Which Defence company has delivered to the Indian Navy the last of the eight landing craft utility (LCU) ships?
A.Bharat Electronics Limited B.Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
C.Bharat Dynamics Limited D.Garden Reach Shipbuilders And Engineers
Q) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated a natural gas pipeline which will connect Kerala’s Kochi to which city of
Karnataka?
A.Mangaluru B.Hubli
C.Belgaum D.Bengaluru
Q) The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has capped the amount of trans fatty acids (TFA) in oils and
fats to what per cent for 2021?
A.4% B.3%
C.5% D.2%
Q) India and which bank have signed a $100 Million loan agreement to upgrade the power distribution system in which city?
A.Delhi B.Hyderabad
C.Pune D.Bengaluru
Q) Who was sworn in as the new Chief Justice of the common court of the Union Territories of J&K and Ladakh?
A.Raghvendra Chauhan B.Jitendra Maheshwari
C.Pankaj Mithal D.Arup Goswami
Q) Who has been elected as the President of the All India Chess Federation (AICF)?
A.Bharat Singh Chauhan B.Sanjay Kapoor
C.Naresh Sharma D.Kishore Bandekar
Q) The Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) has launched which initiative to address the needs of the local communities near its
fuel stations?
A.Kartavya B.Nisha
C.Prayaas D.Saathi
Q) Which state will organize the fourth Global Ayurveda Festival (GAF2021)?
A.Karnataka B.Kerala
C.Odisha D.Andhra Pradesh
Q) The second edition of the Khelo India Winter Games will be held from February 11, 2021 in which city?
A.Srinagar B.Leh
C.Manali D.Gulmarg
Q) TRIFED has signed an agreement with Akhil Bhartiya Vanvasi Kalyan Kendra to set up TRIFOOD Parks in 5 districts of
which state?
A.Uttar Pradesh B.Madhya Pradesh
C.Bihar D.Chhattisgarh
Q) Which state has launched the 'Kisan Kalyan Mission’ to double farmers' Income?
A.Madhya Pradesh B.Andhra Pradesh
C.Uttar Pradesh D.Jharkhand
Q) Which state has launched the 'Launch Pad Scheme' to make youth self-reliant?
A.Bihar B.Jharkhand
C.Rajasthan D.Madhya Pradesh
Q) Who has become the first head of the newly created Human Rights Cell of Indian Army?
A.Major General Gautam Chauhan B.Major General Anurag Khatri
C.Major General Vinod Tiwari D.Major General Kailash Hirani
Q) The world's largest floating 600 MW solar energy project will be constructed at which Dam in Madhya Pradesh?
A.Gandhi Sagar Dam B.Omkareshwar Dam
C.Bansagar Dam D.Bhadbhada dam
Q) Who is the head of the recently constituted high-level group, named the South Asia Group for Energy (SAGE)?
A.Ram Vinay Shahi B. Preeti Saran
C. Amar Sinha D.Rakesh Nath
Q) Which of the following states has launched a mPension App?

A.Madhya Pradesh B.Manipur
C.Mizoram D.Maharashtra
Q) Which bank has signed an agreement of USD 105 million to improve the inland water transport infrastructure in Kolkata,
West Bengal?
A.Asian Development Bank B.European Central Bank
C.World Bank D.New@bhawna_weekly_quiz_pdfs
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Q) India has signed two loan agreements of USD 646 million with New Development Bank for upgrading State Highway
Network and District Road Network in which state?
A.Odisha B.Karnataka
C.Andhra Pradesh D.West Bengal
Q) Which Ministry has launched the Freight Business Development Portal?

A.Ministry of Commerce B.Ministry of Coal
C.Ministry of Agriculture D.Ministry of Railways
Q) Who has been named as the Chairman of the jury of the 51st edition of International Film Festival of India to be held in
Goa?
A.Luc Besson B.Steven Spielberg
C.Pablo Cesar D.Danny Boyle
Q) Maharishi Ayurveda has appointed whom as its brand ambassador for its product Maharishi Amrit Kalash?
A.Akshay Kumar B.Milind Soman
C.Varun Dhawan D.Salman Khan
Q) Which has become India's first urban co-operative bank (UCB) to operate as a Small Finance Bank (SFB)?
A.Shivalik Mercantile Co-operative Bank B.Ahmedabad Mercantile Co-Op Bank
C.Goa Urban Co-operative Bank D.Akola Urban Co-operative Bank
Q) The Khelo India Ice Hockey Tournament began at which place?

A.Leh B.Srinagar
C.Kargil D.Jammu
300 Best MCQs January Set 2 by Dr. Gaurav Garg
IMPORTANT DAYS
● Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) is observed on 9th January.
✓ This year, the theme of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is "Contributing to Aatmanirbhar Bharat".
● World Hindi Day is celebrated every year on 10th January.
● National Youth Day is celebrated on 12th January.
● Indian Armed Forces celebrated Veteran’s Day on 14th January.
● India celebrated its 73rd Army Day on 15th January.
OBITUARIES
● Alan Burgess, World's Oldest Living First-Class Cricketer, Passes Away at 100.
● Renowned Fashion Designer Satya Paul Dies.
● Veteran Congress leader Madhavsinh Solanki passes away at 93.
● Senior Congress leader and former Kerala state minister KK Ramachandran died.
● Veteran journalist, writer and Padma Shri awardee Turlapati Kutumba Rao passed.
● Neil Sheehan, a reporter and Pulitzer Prize-winning author passed away.
● Renowned astrophysicist Professor Shashikumar Madhusudan Chitre passed away.
● Celebrated Indian-American novelist Ved Mehta Passed away.
● Social activist and Padma Shri awardee D Prakash Rao died.
● Former Union minister and noted businessman Kamal Morarka died.
Q) Which state has launched the Krishi Sanjeevani vans?

A.Maharashtra B.Uttar Pradesh
C.Odisha D.Karnataka
Q) The Union Government has decided to form a committee under whose chairmanship for protecting the language, culture
and land of Ladakh?
A.Amit Shah B.G Kishan Reddy
C.Rajeev Kumar D.Prahlad Singh Patel
Q) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has set up a College of Supervisors (CoS). The Cos' Academic Advisory Council will
be headed by whom?
A.Arijit Basu B.Paresh Sukhankar
C.N S Viswanathan D.Tadhagatha Bandyophyay
Q) Who became the first female match official in a men's Test match? She was the fourth umpire in the third Test between
India and Australia?
A. GS Lakshmi B.Lauren Agenbag
C.Kim Cotton D.Claire Polosak
Q) Virander Kumar Paul has been appointed as the Ambassador of India to which country?
A.Ghana B.Nigeria
C.Somalia D.Canada
Q) Which company has launched a ‘Virtual Breakout Rooms’ feature?

A.Google B.Facebook
C.Microsoft D.Twitter
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A.Urjit Patel B.R Giridharan
C.R Gandhi D.Shekhar Chaudhary
Q) Who has been appointed as the new Chief Justice of Gauhati High Court?
A.Kotiswar Singh B.Sudhanshu Dhulia
C.Raghuvendra Chauhan D.Arup Kumar
Q) Which among the following is organizing Udyog Manthan from Jan 4 to March 2?
A.FICCI B.DPIIT
C.NITI Aayog D.CCI
Q) Bureau of Indian Standards celebrated its ______th foundation day on 6th January 2021?
A.67th B.45th
C.74th D.86th
Q) Which Municipal Corporation has recently launched the 'Thaila Bank' in the city?
A.Bhopal B.Mumbai
C.Raipur D.Lucknow
Q) Which state has recently announced to provide green tag to government offices and public sector undertakings?
A.Kerala B.Odisha
C.Andhra Pradesh D.Tamil Nadu
Q) Cherry Blossom Mao Festival was held in which state?

A.Nagaland B.Arunachal Pradesh
C.Manipur D.Sikkim
Q) India’s first Fire Park has been established in which of the following states?
A.Karnataka B.Odisha
C.Andhra Pradesh D.Haryana
Q) Which state/UT has launched a Mobile Application called ‘Satark Nagrik’?

A.Ladakh B.Goa
C.Jammu & Kashmir D.Himachal Pradesh
Q) India’s first indoor Ski Park will come at which place?

A.Leh B.Kullu
C.Kurfi D.Mussoorie
Q) A high-level committee under whose chairmanship has been formed to commemorate the 125th birth anniversary of
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose?
A.Amit Shah B.Narendra Modi
C.Suresh Prabhu D.Nitin Gadkari
Q) Which bank has launched a Shaurya Salary Account to provide banking services to Army personnel?
A.Axis Bank B.Kotak Mahindra Bank
C.Bandhan Bank D.Yes Bank
Q) Which is the focus country of the 51st International Film Festival of India (IFFI)?
A.France B.Japan
C.Bangladesh D.Sri Lanka
Q) Reliance Infra has sold its entire 74% stake in PKTCL to IndiGrid for how much amount?
A.Rs 500 Cr B.Rs 1090 Cr
C.Rs 1500 Cr D.Rs 900 cr
Q) Which state has launched a Bhraman Sarathi scheme to provide free bus service to women and senior citizens?
A.Nagaland B.Assam
C.Himachal Pradesh D.Uttar Pradesh
Q) Which state has recently launched a portal called e-Daakhil?

A.Haryana B.Goa
C.Punjab D.Bihar
Q) The Health and Family Welfare Ministry has set up a technical expert under whose chairmanship to examine the adverse
findings of NFHS-5?
A.Preeti Pant B.Suman Sharma
C.Akansha Misha D.Nidhi Saxena
Q) Which state has announced to launch India’s first Solar Electric RORO service?
A.Karnataka B.Kerala
Q) RBI has constituted an advisory council under whose chairmanship to manage Payments Infrastructure Development
Fund (PIDF) scheme?
A.N. S. Vishwanathan B.M. Rajeshwar Rao
C.B.P. Kanungo D.Usha Thorat
Q) Which Municipal Corporation of India has launched a "Period Room” initiative to promote menstrual hygiene in women?
A.Vishakhapatnam B.Thane
C.Hyderabad D.Bhopal
Q) Gujarat has recently launched the 91st K9 VAJRA-T Gun. The gun has been manufactured by which company?
A.Larsen & Toubro B.Bharat Dynamics
C.Tata Advanced Systems D.Mahindra Defence Systems
Q) Vanadium which is a high-value metal used in strengthening steel and titanium was found in which state recently?
A.Nagaland B.Bihar
C.Jharkhand D.Arunachal Pradesh
Q) J Venkatramu has been appointed as the managing director and chief executive Officer of which Payments Bank?
A.Airtel Payments Bank B.India Post Payments Bank
C.Fino Payments Bank D.Jio Payments Bank
Q) Who has taken over as the new chief of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)?
A.Joginder Singh Kukreja B.Bhanu Pratap Singh
C.Subodh Kumar Jaiswal D.Praveen Dixit
Q) Name the Indian origin who has been appointed as the President of the United Nations COP26 climate conference by
Britain?
A.Alok Sharma B.Nitin Jha
C.Animesh Vatsa D.Kailash Shah
Q) ISRO has decided to adopt how many Atal Tinkering Labs (ATL) across the country to promote space education?
A.50 B.100
C.200 D.150
Q) Faustin-Archange Touadera , has been re-elected as the President of which country?

A.Central African Republic B.Cameroon
C.Congo D.South Sudan
Q) What is the name of the KVIC manufactured eco-friendly, non-toxic paint which was launched by Union Minister Nitin
Gadkari?
A.Khadi Jaivik Paint B.Khadi Prakritik Paint
C.Khadi Green Paint D.Khadi Saumya Paint
Q) Ministry of Transport and Highways, has decided to observe Road Safety Month from ____to _________ 2021?
A.12 January to 11 February B.15 January to 14 February
C.18 January to 17 February D.14 January to 13 February
Q) As Informed by Om Birla, the Union Government will start which campaign in schools, colleges and universities across
the country?
A.Know Your Rights B.Know your Assembly
C.Know your Government D.Know Your Constitution
Q) Union Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan dedicated which new coastal research vehicle to the nation at the Chennai Port?
A.Sagar Anveshika B.Sagar Nisha
C.Sagar Aryan D.Sagar Ambika
Q) Which among the following will host “Prarambh”, the Startup India International Summit?
A.NITI Aayog B.ASSOCHAM
C.DPIIT D.NASSCOM
Q) The Union government has constituted an empowered committee for administration of Covid-19 vaccine under whose
chairmanship?
A.RS Sharma B.Abhay Karandikar
C.Rajiv Sinha D.Rajiv Ranjan Tiwari
Q) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled the licence of which Sahakari Bank recently?
A.Dombivli Nagari Sahakari Bank B.Vasantdada Nagari Sahakari Bank
C.Nagpur Nagrik Sahakari Bank D.Pravara Sahakari Bank
Q) What is the rank of India in the Henley Passport Index 2021?

A.78th B.85th
C.59th D.95th
Q) Who is the author of book “The Population Myth: Islam, Family Planning and Politics in
India”?
A.SY Quraishi B.Navin Chawla
C.H.S. Brahma D.O. P. Rawat
Q) Which Space agency has announced to launch its new flagship rocket H3 in 2021?
A.CNES B.ISRO
C.NASA D.JAXA
Q) Which state has launched the Clean Bindu Sagar initiative?

A.Karnataka B.Assam
C.Odisha D.Andhra Pradesh
Q) What is the official brand mascot of Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (TPDDL)?
A.Jigyasa B.Netra
C.Rani D.Roshini
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Q) RBI has set up a working group under whose chairmanship to study digital lending activities of the regulated and
unregulated players?
A.P Vasudevan B.Ajay Kumar Choudhary
C.Manoranjan Mishra D.Jayant Kumar Dash
Q) What is the name of the country's first indigenous machine pistol developed by Defence Research and Development
Organisation (DRDO)?
A.ASMI B.NIGAR
C.NAKSH D.SITARA
Q) Sadyr Japarov has been elected as the President of which country?

A.Lebanon B.Libya
C.Cuba D.Kyrgyzstan
Q) Who is the author of the book “Unscripted: Conversations on Life and Cinema”?
A.Vidhu Vinod Chopra B.Anupam Kher
C.Karan Johar D.Shekhar Kapur
Q) IRDAI has set up a panel to examine availability of health insurance products. Who will be the
chairperson of this panel?
A.Nachiket Mor B.A K Chand
C.K Hari Prasad D.Subhash Chandra Khuntia
Q) The Indian Army has signed a contract worth USD 20 million with ideaForge to procure a high-altitude variant of which
drone?
A.SWITCH B.ASMI
C.SWIFT D.LIGHT
Q) National Informatics Centre and Central Board of Secondary Education( CBSE) have jointly
launched which software for 3D digital designs?
A.Stay3D B.Invo3CAD
C.CollabCAD D.SwiftCAD
Q) Who is the author of the book “Ten Lessons for a Post-Pandemic World ”?
A.Ruchir Sharma B.Sanjay Jha
C.Fareed Zakaria D.Gautam Baid
Q) Which of the following states celebrated the Thiruvalluvar Day to honour the Saint Poet Thiruvalluvar?
A.Andhra Pradesh B.Tamil Nadu
C.Kerala D.Karnataka
Q) Pat Gelsinger has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of which company?
A.IBM B.Oracle
C.HP D.Intel
Q) India's first air taxi was launched in which of the following cities?
A.Bengaluru B.Chandigarh
C.Gurugram D.Dehradun
Q) Name the Indian who has been awarded the Ordre National Du Merite, or National Order of Merit of France?
A.Arindam Banerjee B.Dipyaman Sanyal
C.Gaurav Vohra D.Rohini Godbole
Q) Rin Samadhan Yojna is a scheme of which Bank?
A.Punjab National Bank B.Bank of Baroda
C.State Bank of India D.Canara Bank
Q) India has planned to achieve what percent ethanol-blending with gasoline by 2025?
A.10% B.30%
C.20% D.15%
Q) The world’s oldest known cave painting dating back to more than 45,000 years was recently discovered in which
country?
A.Australia B.New Zealand
C.Indonesia D.South Korea
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IMPORTANT DAYS
● 49th Statehood Day: Tripura, Manipur, Meghalaya Were Formed into States on January 21.
● International Day of Education: 24 January
✓ Theme - ‘Recover and Revitalize Education for the COVID-19 Generation’.
OBITUARIES
● Former Member of Parliament and vice-president of Tamil Maanila Congress (TMC) party, BS Gnanadesikan (71)
passed away.
● Legendary Indian classical musician and Padma Vibhushan awardee Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan passed away. He
belonged to Rampur-Sahaswan Gharana.
● Senior oncologist and chairperson of the Adyar Cancer Institute Dr V Shanta passed away.
● Former Arunachal Pradesh Governor Mata Prasad died.
● Narendra Chanchal, well-known bhajan singer passed away.
Q) Which of the following Ministries has received the SKOCH Challenger Award for e-Governance?
A.Ministry of Homes Affairs B.Ministry of Finance
C.Ministry of Tribal Affairs D.Ministry of Agriculture
Q) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced to launch a 'Startup India Seed Fund' of worth how much amount?
A.Rs 2,000-crore B.Rs 1,500-crore
C.Rs 1,000-crore D.Rs 5,00-crore
Q) The Petroleum and Natural Gas Ministry has launched which month-long mass awareness campaign to spread awareness
about green and clean energy?
A.SAKSHAM B.SANDESH
C.SURBHI D.SURYODAYA
Q) The UN Human Rights Council has elected whom as its President for 2021?
A.Joachim Rücker B.Nazahat Shameen Khan
C.Coly Seck D.Alex Van
Q) Which of the following states has launched the One school, One IAS programmer?
A.Odisha B.Karnataka
C.Uttar Pradesh D.Kerala
Q) India’s first Labour Movement Museum will be launched in which state?

A.Kerala B.Andhra Pradesh
C.Goa D.Uttar Pradesh
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Q) Who has been conferred Indian Personality of the Year Award at 51st IFFI?
A.Atul Kulkarni B.Ashok Saraf
C.Biswajit Chatterjee D.Nana Patekar
Q) Nagi-Nakti bird sanctuaries, recently in news, are located in which state?

A.Jharkhand B.Bihar
Q) The Ministry of Railways has approved a new iron-ore policy 2021. The Policy will come into effect from which date?
A.February 10, 2021 B.March 15, 2021
C.April 30, 2021 D.May 12, 2021
Q) Who is the author of the book “GAZING EASTWARDS: Of Buddhist Monks and
Revolutionaries in China”?
A.Neeladri Bhattacharya B.Chinmay Tumbe
C.Romila Thapar D.Aakar Patel
Q) What is the name of the bike ambulances developed by DRDO which were inducted into the
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) recently?
A.Shakti B.Agni
C.Shama D.Rakshita
Q) Which traditional Indian art was part of the virtual kick-off ceremony of the inauguration of
President-elect Joe Biden and his deputy Kamala Harris?
A.Kalamkari B. Pattachitra
C.Kolam D.Mandana
Q) Gucchi or Morel mushrooms for which GI tag has been sought grown in which state or UT?
A.Jammu & Kashmir B.Himachal Pradesh
C.Ladakh D.Uttarakhand
Q) Ex Desert Knight-21 is a bilateral Air exercise between India and which country?
A.Japan B.Russia
C.France D.Indonesia
Q) The Ministry of Culture has announced to celebrate the birth anniversary of Subhas Chandra Bose as which day every year?
A.Parivartan Diwas B.Vijay Diwas
C.Shoorveer Diwas D.Parakram Diwas
Q) Sri Lanka has announced the revival of an Indian and Japanese investment project to develop a deep-sea terminal at
which harbour?
A.Oluvil Harbour B.Colombo Harbour
C.Trincomalee Harbour D.Hambantota Harbour
Q) Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has partnered with Wipro to establish its first global digital hub in which city?
A.Hyderabad B.Jaipur
C.Chennai D.Bengaluru
Q) Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare digitally chaired which session of WHO Executive
Board, through Video Conference?
A.150th B.148th
C.120th D.170th
Q) Yoweri Museveni, has won the Presidential Election of which country?

A.Congo B.South Sudan
C.Kenya D.Uganda
Q) Who has won the women singles title of Thailand Open 2021?
A.Nozomi Okuhara B.Carolina Marin
C.Chen Yufei D.Michelle Li
● Viktor Axelsen (Denmark) won the Men’s title Thailand Open 2021.
Q) Mahananda wildlife Sanctuary, which is seen in the news recently, is located in which state?
A.Bihar B.Jharkhand
C.West Bengal D.Rajasthan
Q) Vishwavir Ahuja has been appointed as the Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of which bank?
A.Yes Bank B.Axis Bank
C.RBL Bank D.HDFC Bank
Q) Who has been chosen as the new Chairman of the trust of the world famous Somnath Temple?
A.Narendra Modi B.Amit Shah
C.Suresh Prabhu D.Nitin Gadkari
Q) Which company has been adjudged the ‘Best Governed Company’ at the 20th ICSI National Awards in large category?
A.Hindustan Unilever B.Dabur India
C.Parle Agro D.ITC Limited
Q) Who has been appointed as the next Vice-Chief of Indian Army?

A.Vishnu Prasad B.Chandi Prasad Mohanty
C.Rajeev Saini D.Amit Saxena
Q) The proposed Chattergala tunnel in Jammu & Kashmir will connect district Kathua with which of the following districts?
A.Poonch B.Udampur
C.Rajouri D.Doda
Q) Joe Biden and Kamala Harris became _______ and _______ President and Vice President respectively of United States?
A.46th and 49th B.45th and 50th
th th
C.44 and 48 D.47th and 49th
Q) Who has become the First Lady of the United States?

A.Anna Biden B.Jill Biden
C.Nancy Biden D.Lindsay Biden
Q) Minister of State (IC) for Culture & Tourism Shri Prahlad Singh Patel recently inaugurated two excavations Sites at
Karanbel Tripuri and Tewar in which district of Madhya Pradesh?
A.Bhind B.Datia
C.Jabalpur D.Sehore
Q) Who has been awarded the prestigious "Chief of Army Staff Commendation" for his outstanding contribution to Armed
Forces during the critical period of Covid19 pandemic?
A.Alok Singh Kler B.Yogesh Kumar Joshi
C.Harpal Singh D.Amresh Kumar Chaudhary
Q) Which Project has been launched in Goa to collate information on otters?

A.Project Otters B.Project Rescue
C.Project Lighthouse D.Project Waves
Q) The task force set up to take a re-look at the age of marriage for women has submitted its report to the Prime Minister’s
Office. Who was the head of this task force?
A. Jaya Jaitley B.Apurva Chandra
C.Smriti Irani D.Maneka Gandhi
Q) Which company has completed its acquisition of wearables company FitBit?

A.Facebook B.Amazon
C.Reliance D.Google
Q) The Narendra Modi-led Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) has decided to buy how many LCA Tejas aircrafts of
worth Rs 48,000-crore?
A.83 B.75
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Q) The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) celebrated its 16th Foundation Day on January 20. The force was
established in which year?
A.2005 B.2007
C.2006 D.2008
Q) India has decided to procure 21 MiG-29 and 12 Sukhoi-30MKI fighters from which of the following countries?
A.France B.Japan
C.United States D.Russia
Q) Gorewada International Zoo, recently in news, is situated in which city?

A.Jaipur B.Nagpur
C.Bhopal D.Ranchi
Q) Gujarat government has decided to rename Dragon Fruit as _________?

A.Kamalam B.Kapilam
C.Nisargam D.Pushpam
Q) IRDAI has asked to replace Standard Fire and Special Perils (SFSP) Policy with which of the following products?
A.Bharat Griha Raksha B.Bharat Sookshma Udyam Suraksha
C.Bharat Laghu Udyam Suraksha D.All of the above
Q) 850 MW Ratle Hydro Electric (HE) Project will be built on which river in Jammu and Kashmir?
A.Jhelum B.Lidder
C.Chenab D.Tawi
Q) Which state has topped in the major States category in the second edition of India Innovation Index released by NITI
Aayog?
A.Maharashtra B.Karnataka
C.Tamil Nadu D.Kerala
Q) The Union Cabinet has approved an Mou between India and which country for cooperation in solar energy?
A.Bahrain B.Uzbekistan
C.Sweden D.Australia
Q) What is the new name of the Howrah-Kalka Mail train?

A.Bose Express B.Atal Express
C.Netaji Express D.Ambedkar Express
Q) Which Minister has been assigned the additional charge of the Ministry of AYUSH?
A.Amit Shah B.Nitin Gadkari
C.Dr Harsh Vardhan D.Kiren Rijiju
Q) Tripura, Manipur and Meghalaya observed its statehood day on which date?
A.20 January B.21 January
C.22 January D.19 January
Q) The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has announced a collaboration with which company to
develop a Quantum Computing Applications Lab in the country?
A.Facebook B.Google
C.Amazon Web Services D.Microsoft
Q) Which Bank has launched a new mobile application ‘InstaFX’?

A.Axis Bank B.Yes Bank
C.HDFC Bank D.ICICI Bank
Q) What is the nickname of the Virgin Orbit's modified Boeing 747 which successfully launched the satellites into Space?
A.Bright Star B.Cosmic Flight
C.Cosmic Girl D.Shining Star
Q) Who has become the first Second Gentleman of the United States?
A. Lloyd Austin B.Douglas Emhoff
C.Javier Becerra D.Merrick Garland
Q) Who is the author of the book “Manohar Parrikar- Off the Record”?
A.Waman Subha Prabhu B.Kusum Nair
C.Anshuman Tiwari D.Subal Kumar Dey
Q) Who is set to become the first woman fighter pilot to take part in the Republic Day parade?
A.Nidhi Singh B.Avani Chaturvedi
C.Bhawana Kanth D.Mohana Singh
Q) Street Theatre and Performing Arts Fellowship is a scheme of which Government?

A.Delhi B.Puducherry
C.Andhra Pradesh D.Odisha
Q) Which state has decided to rename Ayushman Bharat Health Insurance Scheme as Ayushman Bharat Mahatma Gandhi
Health Insurance Scheme?
A.Chhattisgarh B.Maharashtra
C.Rajasthan D.West Bengal
Q) Which state has developed an anti-land mafia software called ‘DHARA’?

A.Telangana B.Odisha
C.Goa D.Uttar Pradesh
Q) Reality show 100 Days In Heaven will be launched to promote the tourism of which state?
A.Uttarakhand B.Himachal Pradesh
C.Goa D.Assam
Q) Total SE of France has decided to acquire what per cent minority interest in Adani Green Energy (AGEL)?
A.30% B.10%
C.20% D.15%
Q) Which bank has introduced the Aura credit card with health and wellness benefits?
A.Yes Bank B.HDFC Bank
C.Axis Bank D.ICICI Bank
Q) Which state government has launched an Avolokana software to enable the government to access data on sanctions and
expenditures?
A.Andhra Pradesh B.Karnataka
C.Odisha D.Rajasthan
Q) Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) has signed an MoU with which IIT to boost research and
development in the field of highway infrastructure?
A.IIT Delhi B.IIT Roorkee
C.IIT Guwahati D.IIT Madras
Q) Risa, Rignai and Rikutu are the parts of the traditional female attire of which state?
A.Arunachal Pradesh B.Tripura
C.Assam D.Nagaland
Q) Which company has successfully test-fired a Smart Anti Airfield Weapon (SAAW) from the Hawk-i aircraft off the coast
of Odisha?
A.Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd B.Bharat Dynamics Ltd
C.Tata Advanced Systems D.Larsen & Toubro
Q) Which state has announced to launch the ‘Horticulture Development Mission’ (Bagayat Vikas Mission)?
A.Rajasthan B.Bihar
C.Jharkhand D.Gujarat
Q) Which state has launched the state's first online youth radio station ‘Radio Hills-Youngistan Ka Dil’?
A.Arunachal Pradesh B.Sikkim
C.Himachal Pradesh D.Uttarakhand
Q) Which among the following organizations has launched a Global Risks Report 2021?
A.UNEP B.WEF
C.WTO D.WHO
Q) India’s longest road arch bridge, the Wahrew Bridge, was inaugurated in which state?
A.Assam B.Tripura
C.Meghalaya D.Himachal Pradesh
Q) Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah inaugurated the new 4-lane Thaltej-Shilaj-Rancharda railway overbridge in which
of the following cities?
A.Ahmedabad B.Jaipur
C.Ranchi D.Hyderabad
Q) Which edition of ‘MASCRADE 2021 – Movement against Smuggled & Counterfeit Trade’ was inaugurated by Union
Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan?
A.5th B.7th
th
C.10 D.12th
Q) Which team has won the 10th edition of IHAI National Ice Hockey Championship in Gulmarg?
A.BSF B.CISF
C.ITBP D.SSB
Q) The tribal affairs ministry has launched which portal to collect data related to tribal migrant workers and link them with
the existing welfare schemes?
A.Shramik B.ShramShakti
C.Pravasi Shramik D.Janjatiya Shramik
Q) The 15th edition of Toshali National Crafts Mela was inaugurated in which state?
C.Kerala D.Odisha
Q) Border Security Force (BSF) has launched which operation at the western international border of Rajasthan?
A.Pawan B.Surya Hope
C.Sahyog D.Sard Hawa
Q) India has sent 1 million doses of a COVID vaccine to Nepal as a gift under the which Initiative?
A.SAGAR IV B.Saathi
C.Sahayata D.Vaccine Maitri
Q) Which state has launched 'Mobile Dispensing Units‘ for door delivery of ration supplies?
A.Odisha B.Kerala
Important Days
● National Girl Child day each year on January 24.

● 11th National Voters Day: 25th January
● The theme for this year‟s NVD - „Making Our Voters Empowered, Vigilant, Safe and Informed
● National Tourism Day: January 25
● The theme of National Tourism Day is 'Dekho Apna Desh„
● International Customs Day (ICD) : January 26
● Theme: Customs bolstering Recovery, Renewal, and Resilience for a sustainable supply chain
● International Holocaust Remembrance Day - January 27
● World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day - 30th January
● Martyrs' Day or Shaheed Divas - January 30
Obituaries
● Well-known poet, historian, author and retired bureaucrat Narendra Luther passed away
● Oscar-winning actoress Cloris Leachman passes away
● The iconic American radio and television host, and paid spokesman, Larry King, has passed away.
Q) Who has been selected for the Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar in the individual category?
A.Ketan Singh Sodhi B.Atul Shrivastava
C.Daksh Mewada D.Rajendra Kumar Bhandari
Q) India has signed an agreement with which country for Submarine Rescue Support and cooperation between the Navies?
A.Thailand B.Singapore
C.Indonesia D.Vietnam
Q) Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched the 'Ayushman CAPF' scheme in which of the following states recently?
A.Bihar B.Tripura
C.Jharkhand D.Assam
Q) Which state has signed an MoU with Adani Port & SEZ Ltd, to setup the country's largest multi-modal logistics park at
Sanand?
A.Gujarat B.Uttar Pradesh
C.Madhya Pradesh D.Bihar
Q) What is the rank of India in Global Firepower Index 2021?

A.Eighth B.Fourth
C.Sixth D.Third
Q) Name the Indian Mathematician who has been named winner of the prestigious 2021 Michael and Sheila Held Prize?
A.Nikhil Srivastava B.Bhaskar Yadav
C.Deepak Malviya D.Hemant Patil
Q) The first Indian Grey Wolf sanctuary of Karnataka will be set up in which district?
A.Haveri B.Shimoga
C.Koppal D.Raichur
Q) How many children were awarded the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2021?
A.30 B.32
C.26 D.17
Q) Which state has launched the 'Udyam Sarathi' app to help youth to explore self-employment opportunities?
A.Himachal Pradesh B.Gujarat
C.Rajasthan D.Uttar Pradesh
Q) Who has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to ASEAN Secretariat?
A.Jayant N. Khobragade B.Harsh Vardhan Shringla
C.Ajay Bhushan Pandey D.Suresh Chandra
Q) RBI has recently proposed ______tier structure for tighter regulatory framework of the Non-Banking Financial
Companies (NBFCs)?
A.Three B.Five
C.Two D.Four
Q) Which state government has launched a „jail tourism‟ on Republic Day?

A.Gujarat B.Madhya Pradesh
C.Maharashtra D.Goa
Q) Which state has launched the Abhyudaya programme to provide free coaching facility for various competitive
examinations?
A.Uttar Pradesh B.Rajasthan
C.Madhya Pradesh D.Himachal Pradesh
Padma Awards 2021 announced

Padma Vibhushan (7)
Padma Bhushan 10
Q) Which state observed the Golden Jubilee Statehood Day on 25 January, 2021?
A.Goa B.Uttarakhand
C.Bihar D.Himachal Pradesh
Q) Galwan martyr "Colonel Bikumalla Santosh Babu” has been awarded with which gallantry award?
A.Param Vir Chakra B.Ashoka Chakra
C.Maha Vir Chakra D.Shaurya Chakra
Here’s the full list of the Chakra awardees.

1.Col Bikumalla Santosh Babu (16 BIHAR): Maha Vir Chakra (Posthumously)
2.Sub Sanjiv Kumar (4 PARA (SF): Kirti Chakra (Posthumously)
3.Nb Sub Nuduram Soren (16 BIHAR) : Vir Chakra (Posthumously)
4.Hav K Palani (81 Field): Vir Chakra (Posthumously)
5.Hav Tejinder Singh (3 Medium): Vir Chakra
6.Nk Deepak Singh (16 Bihar): Vir Chakra (Posthumously)
7.Sep Gurtej Singh (3 Punjab): Vir Chakra (Posthumously)
8.Maj Anuj Sood (21 RR): Shaurya Chakra (Posthumously)
9.Rfn Pranab Jyoti Das (6 Assam Rifles): Shaurya Chakra
10.PTR Sonam Tshering Tamang (4 Para (SF)): Shaurya Chakra
Q) Which has become the first state in the country with two airstrips on expressways to facilitate emergency landing and
take-off of fighter planes?
C.Uttar Pradesh D.Odisha
Q) Which state has launched the 'PANKH Abhiyan' under the 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' scheme?
A.Uttar Pradesh B.Rajasthan
C.Himachal Pradesh D.Madhya Pradesh
Q) Which of the following ministries organized the Bharat Parv?

A.Ministry of Tourism B.Ministry of Culture
C.Ministry of Home Affairs D.Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Q) SpaceX has broken the record of ISRO by launching how many satellites in a single mission?
A.120 B.143
C.119 D.132
Q) What is the rank of India in Global Climate Risk Index 2021?

A.Sixth B.Fifth
C.Seventh D.Third
Q) A large-scale tri-service joint amphibious exercise was conducted in Andaman & Nicobar islands from January 21 to 25.
What is the name of this exercise?
A.AMPHEX-21 B.MATRIX-21
C.TRIAMP-21 D.HAMTRIX-21
Q) Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has become the President of which country?

A.Spain B.Sweden
C.Portugal D.Mexico
Q) Which state has released the manufactured sand (M-sand) policy for construction works?
A.Chhattisgarh B.Bihar
Q) The Ministry of road transport has decided to impose which tax on old vehicles polluting the environment?
A.Black Tax B.White Tax
C.Blue Tax D.Green tax
Q) Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad has recently launched an e-EPIC programme. What does “C” in e-EPIC stands for?
A.Cash B.Card
C.Court D.Culture
Q) Vice-President M. Venkaiah Naidu recently inaugurated the Integrated Weapons System Design Centre of DRDO in
which city?
A. Pune B.Bengaluru
C.Hyderabad D.Bhubneshwar
Q) Ek Paudha Suposhit Beti Ke Naam scheme has been launched by which state?
A.Rajasthan B.Uttar Pradesh
C.Bihar D.Jharkhand
Q) Bharti AXA General Insurance has launched which App for farmers?
A.Kisan Mandi B.Kisan Mitra
C.Krishi Sampark D.Krishi Sakha
Q) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh recently launched a gallantry award quiz competition and an e-magazine named what?
A.Shauryawaan B.Jazba
C.Shaurya D.Shoorveerta
Q) What is the name of the freight train of Indian Railways which created record by being the longest freight train to run?
A.Vasant B.Basunki
C.Vasuki D.Keerti
Q) The online international Climate Adaptation Summit 2021 (CAS-21) was hosted by which country?
A.Netherlands B.France
C.Australia D.Germany
Q) Kaja Kallas has become the first female Prime Minister of which country?
A.Estonia B.Latvia
C.Finland D.Sweden
Q) Who has been appointed as the managing director and CEO of the Dhanlaxmi Bank?
A.J K Shivan B.Niranjan Jha
C.Keshav Bhatnaghar D.Narinder Singh
Q) Google employees around the world have formed a new international union alliance called __________?
A.Alpha Global B.Google Alpha
C.Go Global D.G Global
Q) Ajit Vinayak Gupte has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to which country?
A.Nigeria B.Laos
C.Egypt D.Saudi Arabia
Shubhdarshini Tripathi appointed as the next Indian Ambassador to Kazakhstan
Q) Antony J. Blinken was sworn in as the ____________th U.S. Secretary of State?

A.71st B.63rd
C.55th D.75th
Q) Which state has launched the Agriculture Pump Power Connection Policy?
A.Maharashtra B.Haryana
C.Rajasthan D.Odisha
Q) Which Bollywood actor launched the mobile action game Fearless and United Guards (FAU-G)?
A.John Abraham B.Hrithik Roshan
C.Tiger Shroff D.Akshay Kumar
Q) What is CBDC which Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is examining to see if it has future in India?
A.Credit Bank Digital Currency B.Central Bank Digital Currency
C.Centrally Banked Digit Cash D.Cash Back In Digital Currency
Q) The tableau of which state has won the first prize at this year's Republic Day parade?
A.Tripura B.Uttarakhand
C.Gujarat D.Uttar Pradesh
Q) What is the rank of India in the Corruption Perception Index (CPI) 2020?
A.70th B.80th
th
C.54 D.86th
Q) Who has been appointed as the New Managing Director of State Bank of India (SBI)?
A.Swaminathan Janakiraman B.Anand Krishnan
C.Rahul Tiwari D.Rudraksh Singh
Q) 'Shagun' is the flagship scheme of which of the following states?

A.Haryana B.Rajasthan
C.Punjab D.Madhya Pradesh
Q) Pooja Kapur has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to which country?
A.Sweden B.Denmark
C.Germany D.France
Shri Palaniswamy Subramanyan Karthigeyan has been appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to the Republic of
Fiji.
Q) What is the rank of India in Coronavirus Performance Index released by Australia-based Lowy Institute?
A.78th B.56th
th
C.86 D.77th
Q) As per the Economic Survey 2020-21, India`s GDP is estimated to contract by what per in FY 21?
A.7.7% B.6.5%
C.7.1% D.6.9%
Q) National Informatics Centre services Incorporated (NICSI) celebrated its which year of establishment on 28 January
2021?
A.20th B.18th
C.25th D.30th
Q) Which country will host the 2022 Women's Asian Cup from January 20 to February 6?
A.Japan B.China
C.Vietnam D.India
Q) Which movie won the Golden Peacock Award at the 51st International Film Festival of India (IFFI)?
A.Into The Darkness B.I Never Cry
C.The Silent Forest D.200 Meters
Silver Peacock for Best Actor Male - Taiwanese actor Tzu-Chuan Liu (The Silent Forest)
Silver Peacock for best actor Female - Polish actor Zofia Stafiej (I Never Cry)
Q) According to the India Justice Report (IJR) 2020, which state has the best justice delivery system?
A.Jharkhand B.Madhya Pradesh
C.Maharashtra D.Himachal Pradesh
The justice delivery system is best in Maharashtra and worst in Uttar Pradesh
In the small states, with less than one crore population, Tripura has best justice delivery system and Megahlaya the worst
Telangana has the highest share of women judges at 46.2 percent, while Jharkhand has the lowest at 12.1 percent in
subordinate courts.
Q) Union Minister Ravi Shankar recently launched which virtual intelligence tool on the occasion of 25th establishment of
NICSI?
A.Vinay B.Tejas
C.Shurya D.Agni
Q) Who is the author of the book “Unfinished”?

A.Twinkle Khanna B.Priyanka Chopra Jonas
C.Rani Mukherjee D.Karishma Kapoor
Q) What is the name of the Mosque project launched on the allocated five-acre land of Ayodhya?
A.Milkipur project B.Masodha project
C.Dhannipur project D.Rudauli project
Q) Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) has launched which digital campaign in order to raise consumer
awareness about objectionable advertisements?
A.#ChupNaBaitho B.#GalatNaDekho
C.#SahiKeSaathRaho D.#RukJao
Q) Indian Government has signed an agreement worth USD 500 million with which bank for the implementation of STARS
project in six states?
A.Asian Development Bank B.New Development Bank
C. European Central Bank D. World Bank
Strengthening Teaching-Learning and Results for States Programme (STARS)

Six states: Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, and Rajasthan
Q) Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the _______th anniversary celebrations of 'Prabuddha Bharata„ on January 31,
2021?
A.150th B.115th
C.100th D.125th
Q) Which Marching Contingent has been chosen as the best marching contingent among Central Armed Police Forces
(CAPF) & other auxiliary forces?
A.Border Security Force B.Delhi Police
C.National Security Guard D.National Cadet Corps
Q) Scientists in Antartica have unearthed which mineral that is rarely seen on Earth but found in abundance on Mars?
A.Lanthanum B.Jarosite
C.Europium D.Terbium
Q) Which of the following ministries organizaed the NCAVES India Forum 2021?
A.Ministry of Commerce B.Ministry of Finance
C.Ministry of Information Technology D.Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
NCAVES stands for 'Natural Capital Accounting and Valuation of Ecosystem Services'.
Q) What is the rank of India in Asia-Pacific Personalised Health Index?

A.11th B.5th
th
C.10 D.8th
Q) United states has introduced a bill to make Washington, D.C. as which state of the country?
A.51st B.50th
th
C.49 D.48th
Q) Microsoft has announced the launch of its third India Development Center (IDC) facility in which city?
A.New Delhi B.Bengaluru
C.Kolkata D.Noida
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120 Multiple Choice Questions
1. Which state announced that it will include the History of Sikh gurus in school curriculum?
[A] Bihar
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Gujarat
[D] Madhya Pradesh
Answer: Uttar Pradesh
The Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced that the history of Sikh gurus will be
included in the school curriculum.
He also declared that ‘Sahibzada Diwas’, which marks the martyrdom of four sons of 10th Sikh Guru
Gobind Singh and his mother, will be celebrated in all schools.
2. Sunil Kothari, who recently passed away, was associated with which profession?
[A] Dance Historian
[B] Cricket commentator
[C] Businessman
[D] Scientist
Answer: Dance Historian
Veteran Dance historian and critic Sunil Kothari passed away at the age of 87. He has authored several
books on Indian dance forms
Sunil Kothari received many titles and awards including the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, the Gaurav
Puraskar by the Gujarat Sangeet Natak Akademi and the Padma Shri award. He was also an elected
Fellow of Sangeet Natak Akademi.
3. An archaeological site named Pompeii, which was making news recently, is located in which
country?
[A] France
[B] Italy
[C] Germany
[D] Greece
Answer: Italy
Archaeologists have discovered a 2000-year-old food and drinks shop in the site of Pompeii, the site
which was buried in a volcanic eruption in 79 AD.
They have also found traces of food in some of the deep terra cotta jars containing hot food in the shop
known as termopolium (Latin for hot drinks counter). It was discovered in the archaeological park’s
Regio V site, near the coast of Bay of Naples, in Italy.
4. Which leading Global Car manufacturer is to start its sale operations in India in 2021, as per the
Road Transport Ministry?
[A] Tesla
[B] Ferrari
[C] Lamborghini
[D] Porsche
Answer: Tesla
Billionaire Elon Musk’s Electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla is to start selling cars in India in early 2021.
This was announced by Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Real Transport and Highways. Elon Musk also
tweeted about the company’s plans for India. The Company would consider to establish manufacturing
and assembly units in India, as per the Minister.
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5. Which Indian Public sector bank has launched a Digital Lending Platform (DLP) for retail loans?
[A] Union Bank of India
[B] Bank of Baroda
[C] Bank of Maharashtra
[D] Canara Bank
Answer: Bank of Baroda
Bank of Baroda (BoB) has recently launched a Digital lending platform (DLP) to enable retail clients to
get loans digitally through a paperless process.
Under the platform, ‘In Principle approval’ for Home Loans, Car loan and Personal Loans are granted in
30 minutes without human intervention. Micro personal loans are also offered to shop through partner
channels and pay later in EMIs.
6. Dulanga coal mine, which became commercially operational recently, is located in which state?
[A] West Bengal
[B] Jharkhand
[C] Odisha
[D] Telangana
Answer: Odisha
State-owned Electric power distribution company NTPC has announced that its Dulanga coal mine is
commercially operational from October 1, 2020.
The mine has an annual capacity of 7 Million Tonnes Per Annum, at its peak. Out of the ten blocks
allotted to NTPC by the Government, three mines are in operation. The PSU also incorporated NTPC
mining Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary, for its coal mining business.
7. 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
Answer: United States
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.
8. Which country is set to join as the sixth member of the ‘Five Eyes’ intelligence network?
[A] India
[B] Japan
[C] UK
[D] Brazil
Answer: Japan
‘Five Eyes’ is an intelligence network of five nations namely Australia, Britain, Canada, New Zealand and
the US.
The collaborative network was formed to respond to the threats posed by North Korea and China. As per
media reports, Japan had provided intelligence to the US and the UK on China’s forceful detainment of
Muslim Uyghurs, last year.
9. India’s highest meteorological centre has been inaugurated in which state/UT?
[A] Sikkim
[B] Ladakh
[C] Himachal Pradesh
[D] Uttarakhand
Answer: Ladakh
Union Earth Sciences Minister Harsh Vardhan has recently inaugurated the country’s highest
meteorological centre in the Union Territory of Ladakh.
The centre located above 3500 metres, would provide localised weather forecasts and early warning for
Leh and Kargil districts of the Union Territory as well as various tourist places.
10. Which country released a bill that would increase monitoring of civil society groups?
[A] Turkey
[B] United States
[C] Germany
[D] North Korea
Answer: Turkey
The Parliament of Turkey approved a law that would increase monitoring of civil society groups. It was
proposed by the ruling party of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
The bill also allows the annual inspection of non-governmental organizations, to combat terrorism
financing. Several rights groups have expressed their concern that the bill would violate the freedom of
association.
11. The fighter jets of India and which other country is to organise an exercise named ‘SKYROS’?
[A] France
[B] Germany
[C] United Kingdom
[D] Russia
Answer: France
The Rafale fighter jets of India and France are set to carry out wargames named SKYROS in Jodhpur,
Rajasthan.
The exercise is to be organised in the third week of January next year. This would be the first major
wargame of the Indian Air Force involving the Rafale fighters which were inducted into the service in
August 2020.
12. Which country generated over half of its power from wind, due to the Storm Bella?
[A] United States
[B] United Kingdom
[C] Italy
[D] Germany
Answer: United Kingdom
Recently, the Strom Bella hit parts of France and United Kingdom and caused heavy rain and winds in
Northern France.
The United Kingdom created a record of generating over 50 per cent of the country’s electricity
generation from wind. This was generated from the heavy winds of speed up to 100 miles per hour. It
also enabled the country to record the ‘Greenest year’.
13. Pierre Cardin, who recently passed away, was a famous Designer of which country?
[A] United States
[B] France
[C] Germany
[D] Italy
Answer: France
The famous French designer Pierre Cardin, who created an iconic brand in his name, recently passed
away at the age of 98.
He licensed thousands of products in his name and they were sold across over several outlets
worldwide. Beyond his designer clothes, he also licensed products like Perfumes, Makeup, Porcelain,
Chocolates among others.
14. Indian Railways completed the trial runs of new Vistadome tourist coaches, manufactured by
which unit?/
[A] Banaras Locomotive Works, Varanasi
[B] Integral Coach Factory, Chennai
[C] Modern Coach Factory, Raebareli
[D] Rail Wheel Plant, Bela
Answer: Integral Coach Factory, Chennai
Indian Railways has successfully completed the 180kmph trial run of the new Vistadome tourist
coaches.
The luxurious coaches were manufactured by the Integral Coach Factory in Chennai. The Vistadome
coaches have see-through glass rooftops and wide windows offering panoramic view. At present, there
are 13 Vistadome coaches that are operational.
15. Which organisation releases “Report on Trend and Progress of Banking in India”?
[A] NITI Aayog
[B] Reserve Bank of India
[C] Finance Ministry
[D] Finance Commission
Answer: Reserve Bank of India
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the country’s Central bank, releases the “Report on Trend and Progress
of Banking in India”.
The RBI recently released the latest edition of the report, which is a statutory publication as per the
Banking Regulation Act, 1949. It highlights the performance of the banking sector during 2019-20 and
2020-21 so far.
16. Who has been nominated to the board of the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation
(GAVI) from India?
[A] Rajiv Kumar
[B] Narendra Modi
[C] Harsh Vardhan
[D] Amitabh Kant
Answer: Harsh Vardhan
Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Harsh Vardhan has been nominated by the Global Alliance
for Vaccines and Immunisation (GAVI) as a member on the GAVI Board.
The Minister is to succeed Mr. Myint Htwe of Myanmar and will represent the South East Area Regional
Office (SEARO)/ Western Pacific Regional Office (WPRO) constituency from 1st January 2021 until 31st
December 2023.
17. Kuttanad, where over 20000 ducks died recently, is located in which state?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Kerala
[D] Karnataka
Answer: Kerala
Last week, around 22,000 ducks died in Kuttanad and upper Kuttanad, in the state of Kerala. The
preliminary tests could not find the certain reason for the deaths.
Recently, the samples of affected birds are to be sent to the National Institute of High-Security Animal
Diseases (NIHSAD), Bhopal, to analyse and ascertain the reason.
18. Which committee recommended the National Common Mobility Card (NCMC)?
[A] Raghuram Rajan
[B] Urjit Patel
[C] Nandan Nilekani
[D] Michael Patra
Answer: Nandan Nilekani
The Reserve Bank of India constituted a High-Level Committee on Deepening of Digital Payments under
the Chairmanship of Nandan Nilekani in January 2019.
This committee recommended various measures to strengthen digital payment including the idea of
National Common Mobility Card. Recently, the Prime Minister launched the NCMC service for the Delhi
Metro’s Airport Express Line.
19. 'Malayali Tribes', seen in the news recently, are the tribal people belonging to which state?
[A] Kerala
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Karnataka
Answer: Tamil Nadu
Malayali is a tribal group from the Eastern Ghats residing in North Tamil Nadu. They also form the
largest Scheduled tribes in that region, with over 3.5 lakh population.
Giant Rock Bee Honey sourced from the Tribes was recently added to Tribes India Collection, as per the
press release by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. Over 35 new organic tribal products have been listed in
the Tribes India outlets and website under 'From Our Home to your Home' campaign.
20. Which country’s space agency has recently approved two Sun-exploration heliophysics missions?
[A] India
[B] United States
[C] Russia
[D] China
The United States’ space agency National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has announced
that it has given approval to two Sun exploration heliophysics missions.
Under these missions, researchers study the Sun and relate them to the events taking place in the solar
system. The missions include NASA-led Electrojet Zeeman Imaging Explorer (EZIE) mission and Japan-
led Extreme Ultraviolet High-Throughput Spectroscopic Telescope Epsilon Mission (EUVST) mission.
21. Which type of Ethanol is made from sources like molasses, sugarcane, sugar beet, sorghum and
edible oil seeds?
[A] 1G ethanol
[B] 2G ethanol
[C] 3G ethanol
[D] Clean Ethanol
Answer: 1G ethanol
The Union Cabinet has recently approved a modified scheme to enhance ethanol distillation capacity in
the country, to produce 1st Generation (1G) ethanol.
1G Ethanol is produced from edible seeds, molasses, sugarcane, sugar beet, sorghum among others.
While 2G biofuels use non-edible oilseeds, used cooking oil, agriculture residue, the 3G biofuels use
industrial waste, municipal solid waste.
22. Which state has been declared a “Disturbed area” for six more months, by the Home Ministry?
[A] Assam
[B] Nagaland
[C] Mizoram
[D] Manipur
Answer: Nagaland
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.
23. The Ministry of Electronics and IT is set to impact assessment of which mobile application?
[A] My FASTag
[B] UMANG
[C] DigiLocker
[D] Arogya Setu
Answer: UMANG
The Ministry of Electronics and IT (Meity) is to select an agency that will do an impact assessment of
the UMANG application.
UMANG (Unified Mobile Application for New-age Governance) app was launched in 2017. It aimed to
provide over 2000 government services on a single platform. The Government wants to analyse why
some citizens are not using the application.
24. Which sportsperson has been awarded knighthood in the UK Honours list?
[A] Wayne Rooney
[B] Lewis Hamilton
[C] Rory McIlroy
[D] Andy Murray
Answer: Lewis Hamilton
British Racing Driver Lewis Hamilton has been knighted in the traditional New Year Honours list of the
United Kingdom.
The list recognises outstanding achievements in various fields including business, sport and politics
among others. Lewis Hamilton, this year, equalled the record of seven Formula One world titles held by
legendary racer Michael Schumacher.
25. 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
Answer: Chennai-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor
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.
26. Multi Modal Logistics Hub and Multi Modal Transport Hub (MMTH) have been approved at
which city?
[A] Pune
[B] Greater Noida
[C] Gurugram
[D] Jodhpur
Answer: Greater Noida
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by the Prime Minister has approved to set
up Multi Modal Logistics Hub (MMLH) and Multi Modal Transport Hub (MMTH) at Greater Noida.
The estimated cost of the hubs in the city in Uttar Pradesh is Rs 3,883.80 crores. As per the Ministry of
Commerce and Industry, the projects are estimated to generate employment for about 1 lakh persons by
2040.
27. Three 10-metre short span bridges, which were recently inducted, were manufactured by which
company?
[A] Tata
[B] L&T
[C] HAL
[D] BHEL
Answer: L&T
The first three sets of a 10-metre short-span bridge, designed and developed by the Defence Research
and Development Organisation (DRDO), were inducted to the Indian Army.
The bridges are manufactured at the Larsen & Toubro facility at Talegaon in Pune. The bridges were
developed by the Research and Development Establishment (Engineers), DRDO in Pune. The DRDO has
also developed five metre and 15 metre types of the bridge.
28. The European Union has signed an investment treaty with which Asian country recently?
[A] China
[B] Russia
[C] Singapore
[D] South Korea
Answer: China
The European Union and China have recently agreed to the long-awaited investment treaty, which aims
to open up new corporate opportunities.
The accord was confirmed by China’s president Xi Jinping and EU leaders including European
Commission president Ursula von der Leyen. This is also the most ambitious treaty China has ever
agreed with a third country.
29. National Pension System (NPS) is managed by which organisation?
[A] IRDAI
[B] PFRDA
[D] RBI
Answer: PFRDA
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.
30. CSIR-NIIST, which has discovered an alternative technology to single-use plastics, is located in
which state?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Kerala
[D] Telangana
Answer: Kerala
CSIR- National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (NIIST) has discovered an
alternative technology to single-use plastics.
The NIIST scientists have developed a technology for manufacturing biodegradable cutleries from
agricultural residues and by-products.
31. What is the name of the online event launched by Agriculture Ministry, to promote innovation in
agriculture?
[A] Atmanirbhar Agri
[B] Agri India Hackathon
[C] Kisan Mela
[D] Krishi Sammelan
Answer: Agri India Hackathon
Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Narendra Singh Tomar inaugurated the Virtual Agri
India hackathon 2020 in New Delhi.
It is the largest virtual gathering to organise dialogues and promote innovations in agriculture. This year,
the event organized by Pusa Krishi, ICAR - IARI, ICAR & Department of Agriculture, Cooperation &
Farmers’ Welfare. 24 best innovations will be awarded 1 lakh cash award and incubation support.
32. Who has been appointed as the new Railway Board Chairman and CEO?
[A] A K Antony
[B] Suneet Sharma
[C] Pradeep Kumar
[D] P S Mishra
Answer: Suneet Sharma
Former General Manager of the Eastern Railway, Suneet Sharma has been appointed as the new
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Railway Board (Ministry of Railways).
He will also serve as the ex-officio Principal Secretary to Government of India. After the completion of
the term of incumbent chief V K Yadav, the appointments committee of the Cabinet has approved Suneet
Sharma as the new Chairman & CEO.
33. China has completed a railway line linking the Tibetan cities of Lhasa and Nyingchi, near the
border of which Indian state?
[A] Sikkim
[B] Arunachal Pradesh
[C] Meghalaya
[D] Manipur
Answer: Arunachal Pradesh
As per media reports, China has recently completed the track-laying work for a railway line which links
the cities of Lhasa and Nyingchi in Tibet.
The cities are close to the Indian border in Arunachal Pradesh. This Sichuan-Tibet Railway is the second
railway into Tibet, which starts from the capital of Sichuan Province, Chengdu and enters Tibet.
34. ‘NAVARITIH’, which was released by the Prime Minister, is a certification course associated with
which sector?
[A] Culture
[B] Construction Technology
[C] Artificial Intelligence
[D] Microbiology
Answer: Construction Technology
Prime Minister released a certification course on innovative construction technologies named
NAVARITIH (New, Affordable, Validated, Research Innovation Technologies for Indian Housing).
He also laid the foundation stone of Light House projects (LHPs) under Global Housing Technology
Challenge (GHTC)- at six sites across six states.
35. Which private sector bank sold its stake to Ageas Insurance, which led to the new brand named
Ageas Federal Life Insurance?
[A] ICICI Bank
[B] Yes Bank
[C] IDBI Bank
[D] Axis Bank
Answer: IDBI Bank
Private sector bank of India, IDBI Bank has completed the sale of 23 per cent stake in IDBI Federal Life
Insurance Company Ltd (IFLI) to Ageas Insurance International.
With the deal amounting Rs 507 crore, Ageas will hold 49 per cent stake in the insurance company, while
IDBI will hold 21 per cent. The company is now rebranded as Ageas Federal Life Insurance Company.
36. Asian Development Bank (ADB) is to provide USD 231-million loan for electricity generation in
which state?
[A] West Bengal
[B] Assam
[C] Odisha
[D] Bihar
Answer: Assam
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of India signed a loan agreement recently.
As per the agreement, the ADB will provide a USD 231-million loan to improve electricity generation
capacity in Assam by construction of a 120- (MW) hydroelectric power plant. The proposed hydroelectric
project is a project over Kopili river.
37. Michael Kondo, who passed away recently, was associated with which profession?
[A] Politician
[B] Sportsperson
[C] Writer
[D] Musician
Answer: Sportsperson
Michael Kondo, who was a veteran Indian Hockey player, died at the age of 73 recently. He was awarded
the Arjuna Award in 1972.
He was a member of the first and only World Cup-winning team in 1975 in Kuala Lumpur. He was also a
member of the team that won a bronze medal in the 1972 Olympics in Munich, where he scored three
goals.
38. Which financial institution has launched “Digital Payments Index (DPI)”?
[A] RBI
[B] NPCI
[D] State Bank of India
Answer: RBI
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has developed the Digital Payments Index (DPI), to record the expansion
of digitisation of payments across the country.
The index has been constructed with March 2018 as the base period. As per the RBI, the DPI for March
2019 and March 2020 stand at 153.47 and 207.84 respectively. The index includes 5 parameters with
the highest weightage for Payment Performance.
39. Which organisation is to provide a USD 10 million to expand horticulture in Himachal Pradesh?
[A] AIIB
[B] FAO
[C] ADB
[D] IMF
Answer: ADB
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of India on signed a USD 10 million agreement,
which aims to finance the projects expanding horticulture production and farm household income in
Himachal Pradesh.
Some of the pilot activities to be held are rehabilitation of irrigation schemes, developing plots for high-
density production of fruits, fencing horticulture plots and forming community horticulture production.
40. Soma Mondal is the new Chairperson of which Public sector enterprise?
[A] SAIL
[B] ONGC
[C] PFC
[D] BEL
Answer: SAIL
Soma Mondal has recently taken charge as the new Chairman of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL).
Prior to this, she was the Director (Commercial) of the Public Sector enterprise. She replaces the
incumbent Chairman Anil Kumar Chaudhary
Soma Mandal also had served as the Director (Commercial) at another CPSE, the National Aluminium
Company Limited (NALCO), before her venture in SAIL.
41. Which Union Ministry releases the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS)?
[A] Ministry of Labour and Employment
[B] Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
[C] Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
[D] Ministry of Home Affairs
Answer: Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) releases the quarterly Periodic
Labour Force Survey (PLFS).
As per the recent quarterly PLFS, the unemployment rate in urban areas increased to 9.1 per cent in
January-March 2020 from 7.9 per cent in October-December 2019. Labour force participation rate
increased to over a five-quarter high of 37.5 per cent.
42. Which Indian city is to play host to the 51st edition of the International Film Festival of India
(IFFI)?
[A] Goa
[B] Chennai
[C] Cochin
[D] Kolkata
Answer: Goa
The 51st edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) to be held in Goa from 16th to 24th of
January, 2021.
Recently, the registrations have commenced for media delegates, who desire to attend the event, which
will be held in a hybrid mode, on account of the Covid-19 pandemic. The registration will be open till
January 10, 2021.
43. Which Central Asian country has recently abolished the death penalty?
[A] Kazakhstan
[B] Uzbekistan
[C] Kyrgyzstan
[D] Turkmenistan
Answer: Kazakhstan
The Parliament of Kazakhstan signed the ratification of the Second Optional Protocol to the
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR).
It is a document which commits the signatories to abolish capital punishment. Life imprisonment was
introduced in the country in 2004 as an alternative punishment. While ICCPR was adopted in 1966, the
second optional protocol was adopted in 1989.
44. K-9 Journal, which was recently released, is associated with which field?
[A] Medicine
[B] Policing
[C] Pandemic
[D] Robotics
Answer: Policing
Union Home Minister Amit Shah released the inaugural issue of the National Police K-9 Journal in New
Delhi.
It is the India’s first such publication on the subject of Police Service K9s, which is the name given for
Police Dogs. A special Police K9 Cell was set up in November 2020. The biannual journal will be
released in April and October, with sections in Hindi and English.
45. Sambalpur, where the Prime Minister of India, laid the foundation stone of IIM, is located in
which state?
[A] West Bengal
[B] Odisha
[C] Bihar
[D] Uttarakhand
Answer: Odisha
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the permanent campus in the Indian Institute
of Management (IIM) Sambalpur in Odisha.
The institute has been functioning in a makeshift campus for more than five years, since it was launched
as a third-generation IIM, in the year 2015-16.
46. Asian Waterbird Census 2021, which was seen in the news recently, is to be conducted in which
state?
[A] Kerala
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Gujarat
Answer: Andhra Pradesh
The annual waterbird census is to be conducted in the state of Andhra Pradesh, by the state forest
department.
The regions included are the Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary, areas near Godavari estuary, Kolleru Lake,
Atapaka Bird Sanctuary and Krishna Wildlife Sanctuary in Krishna estuary. Bombay Natural History
Society (BNHS) and Wetland International will provide technical support.
47. Which organisation is to provide USD 100 million to improve power distribution in Bengaluru?
[A] AIIB
[B] World Bank
[C] ADB
[D] IMF
Answer: ADB
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is to provide a USD 100 million loan to upgrade the power
distribution system in Bengaluru city.
Another USD 90 million loan will also be provided to the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company. The
project also includes laying over 2500 km of fibre optical cables and moving distribution lines
underground.
48. Pong Dam sanctuary, which was seen in the news recently, is located in which state?
[A] Himachal Pradesh
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Sikkim
[D] Gujarat ✦ Join➺@bhawna_weekly_quiz_pdfs
Answer: Himachal Pradesh
Over 1700 migratory birds were found dead in the Pong Dam sanctuary in the state of Himachal Pradesh,
under mysterious circumstances.
Recently, it was found that those birds have tested positive for bird flu. This makes Himachal Pradesh to
join the list of states to report cases of the avian influenza after Rajasthan and Kerala.
49. Covaxin, which was approved for Emergency Use in India, is developed by which pharma major?
[A] Bharat Biotech
[B] Serum Institute of India
[C] Dr Reddys Labs
[D] Biocon
Answer: Bharat Biotech
The Committee of Central Drugs and Standards Control Organisation (CDSCO) has approved the
vaccines – Covishield manufactured by Serum Institute of India and Covaxin manufactured by Bharat
Biotech for emergency use.
These vaccines are to be initially administered to 3 crore front line workers for free by the Government
of India.
50. Which research body has organized the National Metrology Conclave 2021?
[A] ISRO
[B] DRDO
[C] CSIR
[D] IIT Bombay
Answer: CSIR
The National Metrology Conclave 2021 has been organized by the Council of Scientific and Industrial
Research-National Physical Laboratory (CSIR-NPL), New Delhi.
This research organization has entered its 75th year of inception. The theme of the function was
'Metrology for the Inclusive Growth of the Nation’. The inaugural function was attended by the Prime
Minster of India via video conferencing.
51. Which Indian city has the maximum CCTV coverage, according to recent report published in
South Asia Journal?
[A] Mumbai
[B] Chennai
[C] Delhi
[D] Hyderabad
Answer: Chennai
According to a recent report published in South Asia Journal, Chennai has the maximum CCTV coverage
per square kilometre and per 1,000 population.
The report records the prevalence of CCTV cameras in 130 of the most populous cities in the world. The
report also highlights that China and India have the highest densities of CCTV surveillance cameras in
urban areas.
52. Which county has announced its plan to enrich uranium to 20 per cent?
[A] USA
[B] China
[C] Japan
[D] Iran
Answer: Iran
Iran has announced to International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) that it plans to enrich its uranium to
20% purity, which was a level achieved before 2015 accord. This is supposed to be done at its Fordow
site which is buried into a mountain.
Iran has been continuously breaching the 2015 deals with IAEA since 2019, in response to USA’s
withdrawal from the agreement and imposition of sanctions against Iran.
53. Britain has recently ended taxation on which product?
[A] Mobile Phones
[B] Sanitary Products
[C] Laptops
[D] Paracetamol tablets
Answer: Sanitary Products
Britain became the latest nation that has eliminated taxation on women’s sanitary products. These taxes
were called “tampon tax” has been completely abolished in the country.
This decision was earlier announced in the country’s annual budget by its Treasury chief, but has been
implemented only now, when Britain has left the European Union.
54. A three-judge bench headed by Justice A M Khanwilkar delivered verdict on which case, by 2:1
majority?
[A] Hathras Case
[B] Central Vista Project Case
[C] Ayodhya Land Case
[D] Covid-19 vaccination case
Answer: Central Vista Project Case
The Supreme Court’s three-judge bench headed by Justice A M Khanwilkar delivered its verdict on
Central Vista Project Case.
The bench approved the re-development project by a 2:1 majority and upheld the exercise of power by
the Centre as just and valid. It also confirmed the modifications in the change in land use and the
recommendations of the environmental committee.
55. As per the recent statement of UNICEF, which country recorded the highest number of births on
the New Year’s Day?
[A] China
[B] India
[C] United States
[D] Indonesia
Answer: India
According to the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF), over 371,500 babies were born on New Year's
Day across the world.
It also revealed that India has recorded the highest number of births at around 60,000. India is followed
by China, Nigeria and Pakistan. It also estimated that 140 million children are estimated to be born in
2021 with average life expectancy of 84 years.
56. ‘Freight Business Development Portal’, which was making news, was launched by which Union
Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
[B] Ministry of Railways
[C] Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development
[D] Ministry of MSME
Answer: Ministry of Railways
Union Minister of Railways Piyush Goyal has recently launched the Freight Business Development Portal.
The portal aims to reduce the costs for logistics providers, provide online tracking facility for suppliers
and to simplify the process of goods transportation. The portal, which aims to improve ease of doing
business, can be accessed via the Indian Railways website.
57. 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
Answer: Udyog Marathon
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.
58. Which organisation has issued a Statement on Climate of India during 2020?
[A] India Meteorological Department
[B] Ministry of Earth Sciences
[C] Indian Institute of Tropical Studies
[D] DRDO
Answer: India Meteorological Department
The Climate Research and Services (CRS) of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has released a
Statement on Climate of India during 2020.
As per the statement, the annual mean land surface air temperature over India was above normal during
the year 2020. The year 2020 was also named the eighth warmest year on record.
59. Which technology major has collaborated with the Health Ministry, to develop a mobile
application for managing Non-communicable diseases?
[A] Dell
[B] Apple
[C] Amazon
[D] Samsung
Answer: Dell
Dell Technologies announced that they have developed a new mobile application in collaboration with
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) and Tata Trusts.
The application aims to support the management of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) at the
government primary health centres (PHCs) across the country. It strengthens the NCD IT system, which
is already existing.
60. What is the accuracy of 'National Atomic Timescale', which was recently launched?
[A] 2.8 nanoseconds
[B] 20.8 nanoseconds
[C] 2.8 milliseconds
[D] 20.8 milliseconds ✦ Join➺@bhawna_weekly_quiz_pdfs
Answer: 2.8 nanoseconds
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the 'National Atomic Timescale', during the inauguration of the
National Metrology Conclave.
With this move, the Indian Standard Time is aligned with the International Standard Time, only by less
than 3 nano seconds. The Prime Minister also laid the foundation stone of the 'National Environmental
Standards Laboratory'.
61. Kottayam, where H5N8 – avian influenza has been confirmed recently, is located in which state?
[A] Kerala
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Madhya Pradesh
Answer: Kerala
Several ducks in Kottayam city of Kerala state have been found to be infected with Avian influenza -
H5N8.
The state and district administration have initiated war-footing steps to prevent further spread of the
disease. It has been stated that the virus killed 1,700 ducklings in the city which are around 70 days old.
62. Due to sudden surge in price of local rice, which country has started to import rice from India,
after a decade?
[A] USA
[B] Canada
[C] Japan
[D] Vietnam
Answer: Vietnam
The world’s 3rd largest rice exporter – Vietnam has started buying the grain from India, due to sudden
surge in price of local rice.
The price rise of the grain has been the highest in 9 years in Vietnam. It is said that Indian rice is
attractive in price and the huge price difference is making exports from India possible.
63. Which organisation has recommended for action against incorrect data reporting related to
manual scavengers?
[A] National Human Rights Commission
[B] National Safai Karmachari Finance and Development Corporation
[C] National Green Tribunal
[D] National Commission Weaker Section
Answer: National Human Rights Commission
The National Human Rights Commission has recommended for strict action against Government
Officials who reported incorrect data on number of manual scavengers in India.
It made a remark that many states have reported NIL manual scavengers, which is not realistic. NHRC
recommended to expand the definition of manual scavenging in order to cover other hazardous cleaning
and to enact a new law for hazardous cleaning.
64. TRIFED is a federation under which ministry?
[A] Ministry of Human Resources
[B] Ministry of Social Justice
[C] Ministry of Agriculture
[D] Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Answer: Ministry of Tribal Affairs
The TRIFED (Tribal Co-operative Marketing Federation) is a federation under the Ministry of Tribal
Affairs.
It has recently entered into an MoU with Akhil Bhartiya Vanvasi Kalyan Kendra of Madhya Pradesh which
has been working for the welfare of tribal population. The MoU envisages to setup TRIFOOD Parks in 5
districts in Madhya Pradesh.
65. India's 40th Scientific Expedition to which destination is being fuelled by Indian Oil?
[A] Antarctica
[B] Arctic Ocean
[C] Mt. Everest
[D] Sentinel Islands
Answer: Antarctica
Researchers of National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) are on a voyage to Antarctica,
which marks the 40th Indian Scientific Expedition.
Fuel for the expedition is provided by the Indian Oil. The expedition is flagged off from Mormugao Port,
Goa with 43 members on board the expedition vessel. Jet A1 fuel, lubes and Marine Gas Oil (MGO) have
been offered by Indian Oil.
66. When is World Braille Day observed every year, across the world?
[A] January 3
[B] January 4
[C] January 5
[D] January 6
Answer: January 4
World Braille Day is observed annually on 4 January, after it was established by the UN General
Assembly in December 2018.
The date also marks the birth anniversary of Louis Braille, who invented the system for reading and
writing, used by people who are visually impaired. This year, the UN highlights the importance of the
universal touch-based communication system.
67. The employees of which MNC has recently formed a Union in the United States?
[A] Microsoft
[B] Tesla
[C] Google
[D] Apple
Answer: Google
Over 200 Google engineers and other employees have recently formed a Union in the United States,
which is seen as a rare move in the Silicon Valley.
After the increasing demands by Google employees for policy changes on pay, harassment and ethics,
the “Alphabet Workers Union” has been formed. It is affiliated with the US-based leading union, the
‘Communications Workers of America’.
68. The PM CARES Fund Trust has allocated Rs 201 crores for installation of which equipment?
[A] Oxygen Generation Plants
[B] Air Purifiers
[C] RO- Water Purifiers
[D] Make Shift Hospitals
Answer: Oxygen Generation Plants
The Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations (PM CARES) Fund Trust has
allocated Rs 201.58 crore rupees for installation of 162 dedicated Medical Oxygen Generation Plants.
The Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) plants are to be procured by the Central Medical Supply Store, an
autonomous body under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The PSA plants are source of
medical-grade oxygen.
69. 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
Answer: National Disaster Response Fund
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.
70. How many Ministries have partnered for the Toycathon Initiative, which was recently launched
[A] Two
[B] Four
[C] Five
[D] Six
Answer: Six
The Government of India has launched a new initiative called the ‘Toycathon’, to promote indigenous toy
industry and reduce imports.
Six Ministries, including Education, Women & child development, Textile, Commerce and industries,
MSME, I&B and AICTE are collaborating for this initiative. Students, Teachers, Design experts and start-
ups will work together to develop indigenous toys and games.
71. Which company has partnered with SIDBI, to provide a finance scheme to MSMEs in rooftop
solar segment?
[A] Tata Power
[B] Mahindra & Mahindra
[C] L&T
[D] Ashok Leyland
Answer: Tata Power
Tata Power has partnered with Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI), to provide a finance
scheme to the MSMEs in the rooftop solar segment.
Under the financing solution, MSMEs will be able to get financial aid without any collateral at an interest
rate of less than 10 per cent. The loan will also be sanctioned and disbursed in a quick manner.
72. Which state launched ‘Kisan Kalyan Mission’ to promote the income of farmers?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Bihar
[D] Jharkhand
Answer: Uttar Pradesh
The Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath launched Kisan Kalyan Mission, to promote the
income of farmers.
The scheme aims to double the income of the farmers in Uttar Pradesh by 2022. The Chief Minister also
ensured that the development schemes for farmers will be launched in 825 localities across the state.
73. Which institution is to conduct the National Cow Science Examination?
[A] Blue Cross
[B] Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog (RKA)
[C] National Institute of Animal Welfare
[D] People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)
Answer: Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog (RKA)
Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog (RKA) is set to conduct a national level Cow Science Exam, to educate
students on the importance of cows.
Called as the ‘Kamdhenu Gau Vigyan Prachar Prasar Examination’, it will be held annually across the
country. RKA is a government body set up for cow welfare under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal
Husbandry and Dairying.
74. Which organisation is to provide USD 105 million loan to improve water transport in West
Bengal?
[A] ADB
[B] AIIB
[C] World Bank
[D] IMF
Answer: World Bank
The Government of India, West Bengal state government and the World Bank signed a USD 105 million
project to improve the inland water transport infrastructure in Kolkata, West Bengal, according to the
Ministry of Finance.
Called as the ‘West Bengal Inland Water Transport, Logistics and Spatial Development Project’, it will
improve passenger and freight movement across the Hooghly river and improve accessibility in Kolkata
Metropolitan region.
75. Which Indian state/UT has introduced a new “School bag policy”?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Odisha
[C] Delhi
[D] Rajasthan
Answer: Delhi
The Delhi Government has introduced a new “School bag policy”, to reduce the weight of school bags of
the students, in line with the National Education Policy (NEP).
The Government also directed the schools in the National Capital Region to implement the policy soon.
As per the policy, the weight of school bags for students between classes 1-10 should not be more than
10 per cent of their body weight.
76. As per the recent WHO statement, what is the ideal interval between two doses of Pfizer and
BioNTech vaccine?
[A] 10-14 days
[B] 15-18 days
[C] 18-24 days
[D] 21-28 days
Answer: 21-28 days
As per the World Health Organisation’s Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization (SAGE), the
two doses of the Pfizer and BioNTech vaccine should be administered within a period of 21 to 28 days.
However, the United Kingdom is said to have extended the gap between the first and second dose of
Pfizer’s vaccine by more than the prescribed interval.
77. What is the minimum market value of a start-up firm, which is termed as a ‘Unicorn’ company?
[A] USD 1 million
[B] USD 10 million
[C] USD 1 billion
[D] USD 10 billion
Answer: USD 1 billion
A unicorn is a term, which is used to indicate a private start-up company, who market value is at over
USD 1 billion.
Recently, India’s Ambassador to the U.S. Taranjit Singh Sandhu said that according to a recent report,
Indian start-ups raised USD 9.3 billion until mid-December, during this year. India is the third-largest
start-up ecosystem in the world with 21 unicorns valued at USD 73.2 billion.
78. The Indian Government has set up a control room to control the spread of Bird Flu in which
state/UT?
[A] Kerala
[B] Delhi
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Madhya Pradesh
Answer: Delhi
The Central Government has set up a control room in the national capital, amidst the spread of the bird
flu or avian flu viruses across the country in four states.
The control room aims to monitor the situation and record the preventive and control measures
undertaken by the state authorities, on a daily basis.
79. The IRDAI is to introduce a standard insurance policy to cover the risk of fire and allied threats
in which sector?
[A] Automobile
[B] Housing
[C] Health
[D] Agriculture
Answer: Housing
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) is set to introduce a standard
home insurance policy.
Named the ‘Bharat Griha Raksha’, the policy aims to cover the risk of fire and some allied dangers.
Natural Catastrophes, Riot, Strike, theft among others. Along with the home building, the policy also
covers 'General Home Contents' automatically.
80. Which two states are the first to complete three out of four citizen-centric reforms directed by
the Finance Ministry?
[A] Madhya Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh
[B] Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh
[C] Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra
[D] Kerala and Karnataka
Answer: Madhya Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh have become the first states to complete three out of four citizen-
centric reforms directed by the Ministry of Finance.
The two states completed the One Nation, One Ration Card reforms, Ease of Doing Business reforms,
and Urban Local Bodies reforms. Hence, the Ministry is to provide an additional financial assistance of
Rs 1,004 crore for Capital Expenditure.
81. Which Union Ministry launched the ‘Longitudinal Ageing Study of India (LASI)’ report?
[A] Ministry of Earth Sciences
[B] Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
[C] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Answer: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan released the India report on Longitudinal Ageing Study of India
(LASI) Wave-1.
LASI is a nation-wide survey of scientific investigation of the health, economic, and social factors and
consequences of the ageing population in India. The report will be used as a basic framework for
developing programmes in national and state-level.
82. How many wildlife species are under recovery programme for critically endangered species in
India?
[A] 12
[B] 16
[C] 22
[D] 35
Answer: 22
The Standing Committee of National Board of Wildlife (SC-NBWL) has recently approved the advisory for
management of Human-Wildlife Conflict (HWC) in the country.
The Committee also approved the inclusion of Caracal, a wild cat found in some parts of Rajasthan and
Gujarat, in the list of critically endangered species. At present, there are 22 wildlife species under
recovery programme for critically endangered species.
83. Angamaly-Azhutha Sabari rail project, which was making news recently, is to be constructed in
which state?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Kerala
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Telangana
Answer: Kerala
The Union Cabinet approved to use funds from the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB),
for the Angamaly-Azhutha Sabari rail project.
The Railways will undertake the construction and maintenance of the project, while development of
station will be through public-private partnership and a special purpose vehicle. The income will be
shared between the State Government of Kerala and the Railways after deducting the expenses.
84. Who is the author of the book titled ‘India’s 71-Year Test: The Journey to Triumph in Australia’,
which was released recently?
[A] Ravi Shastri
[B] Sunil Gavaskar
[C] R Kaushik
[D] Sanjay Manjrekar
Answer: R Kaushik
The head coach of Indian cricket team and former India all-rounder Ravi Shastri launched a book titled
‘India’s 71-Year Test: The Journey to Triumph in Australia’.
The book is authored by the cricket journalist R Kaushik and it is an initiative of Bradman Museum. It
describes the first 12 tours of India to Australia. It also includes over 200 rare pictures from the
Bradman Museum. A portrait of former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar was unveiled at the Sydney
Ground.
85. Who is the head of the panel for conserving Ladakh’s land and culture?
[A] Amit Shah
[B] G Kishan Reddy
[C] Rao Inderjit Singh
[D] Jitendra Singh
Answer: G Kishan Reddy
The Government of India has decided to form a committee to protect the language, culture and land of
Ladakh.
The Committee will be headed by the Minister of State for Home G Kishan Reddy. It will also include
elected representatives from Ladakh, Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, central
government, and the Ladakh administration.
86. In the Spectrum Auction beginning this March, the airwaves of which type of spectrum are to be
sold?
[A] 2G
[B] 3G
[C] 4G
[D] 5G
Answer: 4G
As per the notification from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), the Government will start
bidding for the next round of spectrum auction from March 1.
During the auction, airwaves of the 4G spectrum in seven bands ranging from 700 MHz to 2500 MHz,
worth Rs 3.92 lakh crore will be auctioned. Leading Telecom companies including Reliance Jio and Airtel
are expected to take part.
87. The Rewari-Madar section, which was recently inaugurated, is a part of which Industrial
corridor?
[A] Western Dedicated Freight Corridor
[B] Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor
[C] North-South Dedicated Freight Corridor
[D] East Coast Dedicated Freight Corridor
Answer: Western Dedicated Freight Corridor
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently inaugurated Rewari-Madar section, which is a part of the Western
Dedicated Freight Corridor.
The Rewari-Madar section is situated in Haryana and Rajasthan. It consists of nine newly-built Dedicated
Freight Corridor stations. With this launch, several industries in the region will enjoy seamless
connectivity.
88. As per the recent statement of the NITI Aayog, which country is the biggest gainer after the
pandemic economic situation?
[A] India
[B] China
[C] United States
[D] Russia
Answer: China
As per the Experts of the NITI Aayog, China is the biggest gainer in the post-pandemic economic
situation globally.
The experts also opined that the economic recovery for India is likely to be slow. They told the standing
committee of finance that several manufacturing units should move out of China and shift to India in the
upcoming years.
89. Which organisation releases the World Food Price Index?
[A] UNICEF
[B] FAO
[C] WWF
[D] WFP
Answer: FAO
The United Nations food agency, the Food and Agriculture Organization releases the World Food Price
Index.
As per the latest edition, the World food prices increased for a seventh consecutive month in December
at 107.5 points against 105.2 in November. All major categories of the food index recorded rise, except
sugar.
90. Who is the Chairperson of the academic advisory council, recently set up by the Reserve Bank of
India (RBI)?
[A] B P Kanungo
[B] R Gandhi
[C] N S Vishwanathan
[D] Urjit Patel
Answer: N S Vishwanathan
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has set up an academic advisory council to advise the full-time director
of the RBI’s College of Supervisors (CoS).
Former RBI Deputy Governor N S Vishwanathan has been named the chairperson of the council. This
move aims to strengthen supervision over regulated entities and supervisory skills among its regulatory
and supervisory staff.
91. ‘Basaveshwara’ is a famous statesman-saint of which Indian state/UT?
[A] Kerala
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Karnataka
Answer: Karnataka
Basavanna also called as ‘Basaveshwara’ was a 12th-century statesman, Lingayat saint during the reign
of the Kalyani Chalukya dynasty. He is considered a famous icon of the Lingayat community in
Karnataka.
Recently, the Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa laid the foundation stone for the Rs 500-crore
project ‘New Anubhava Mantapa’ in Basavakalyan. It is considered as the place where the philosopher
lived.
92. ‘Dheeiyan Di Lohri’ and ‘BASERA’ are the recently launched scheme of which Indian state?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Punjab
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Bihar
Answer: Punjab
The Chief Minister of Punjab, Captain Amarinder Singh announces several welfare schemes for the
state.
He also dedicated the January month to girl child through ‘Dheeiyan Di Lohri’ programme. He also
announced to provide free sanitary pads for girl students of high schools and colleges. ‘BASERA’
scheme was also announced for slum dwellers.
93. ‘Fatah-1’, which was successfully tested, is the indigenous Rocket system of which country?
[A] UAE
[B] Israel
[C] Pakistan
[D] Afghanistan
Answer: Pakistan
Pakistan has successfully conducted the test-flight of an indigenously developed Guided Multi Launch
Rocket System.
Named as ‘Fatah-1’, the system is capable of hitting targets up to a range of 140 km. The Guided Multi
Launch Rocket System can deliver conventional warheads with utmost precision, as per the Army
sources of the country.
94. Justice Hima Kohli sworn in as the first woman chief Justice of which state?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Telangana
[C] Kerala
[D] Odisha
Answer: Telangana
Justice Hima Kohli became the first woman Chief Justice of Telangana High Court when she sworn in, in
the presence of Governor of the state.
She was earlier serving as a Delhi High Court judge, prior to this promotion. She had also served as the
Standing Counsel and Legal Advisor to the New Delhi Municipal Council. The present Chief Justice of
Telangana Raghavendra Singh Chowhan is transferred to Uttarakhand High Court.
95. Which country is to chair the Taliban and Libya sanctions committees and the Counter-Terrorism
Committee of UNSC?
[A] United States
[B] India
[C] China
[D] Sweden
Answer: India
India has been asked to chair three important committees in the UN Security Council. India has just
begun its two-year tenure as non-permanent member of the powerful 15-nation Council.
The Taliban Sanctions Committee (also known as the 1988 Sanctions Committee), the Libya Sanctions
Committee (also called the 1970 Sanctions Committee) and the Counter-Terrorism Committee are the
crucial committees.
96. ‘Pioneers’ is a programme of which country’s space agency?
[A] India
[B] UK
[C] USA
[D] Germany
Answer: USA
The Pioneers Program was started by US space agency NASA in 2020, which aims to research on
astrophysics science using smaller hardware.
Recently, NASA has approved four small-scale astrophysics missions as a part of the Pioneers Program.
The concepts include small satellites named Aspera, Pandora and StarBurst and a balloon mission
named PUEO. These missions will help study about cosmic phenomena.
97. The President has promulgated an ordinance to merge the officers of which cadre with AGMUT
cadre?
[A] Assam and Meghalaya
[B] Manipur and Tripura
[C] Jammu & Kashmir
[D] Delhi and Puducherry
Answer: Jammu & Kashmir
The President of India has promulgated an an ordinance to amend J&K Reorganisation Act, 2019, to
merge the Jammu and Kashmir cadre IAS, IPS and IFS officers with that of Arunachal Pradesh, Goa,
Mizoram and Union Territory (AGMUT).
This step will allow the officers posted in these states and UTs to work in the UT of Jammu & Kashmir
and vice versa.
98. Which is the first Indian airline to use robotic technology to disinfect aircraft interiors?
[A] Vistara
[B] Air India Express
[C] Spice Jet
[D] IndiGo
Answer: Air India Express
The Air India Express has become the first airline in India to use robotic technology to clean and
disinfect the interiors of aircrafts.
It used an ultraviolet Robotic device, fitted with UV disinfection lamping system to disinfect its Boeing
737-800 aircraft. This technology was launched in India in association with ground handling agency
AISATS.
99. Who is the Chairperson of the advisory council set up by RBI to manage the Payments
Infrastructure Development Fund (PIDF)?
[A] Usha Thorat
[B] B P Kanungo
[C] R Gandhi
[D] N S Vishwanathan
Answer: B P Kanungo
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced operational guidelines for the Payments Infrastructure
Development Fund (PIDF) scheme.
It aims to aimed to promote usage of more digital payments infrastructure across tier-3 to tier-6 centres.
It also constituted an advisory council under the chairmanship of Deputy Governor B.P. Kanungo to
manage the fund.
100. As per the recent announcement of the Lok Sabha speaker, which campaign is to be undertaken
in schools and colleges?
[A] Know your MLA
[B] Know your MP
[C] Know your constituency
[D] Know your Constitution
Answer: Know your Constitution
The Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla recently chaired the event organised by the Uttarakhand Panchayati raj
department.
During the occasion, he announced that the Central Government would soon undertake a campaign
named “know your Constitution” in schools, colleges and universities across the country. It aims to
create awareness about various aspects of the Constitution.
101. Trade Policy Review (TPR), which was making news recently, is associated with which
organisation?
[A] World Bank
[B] WTO
[C] IMF
[D] FAO
Answer: WTO
Trade Policy Review (TPR) is a mechanism under the World Trade Organisation (WTO), in which trade
and related policies of members are examined, to improve compliance to its rules.
Recently, India’s seventh Trade Policy Review (TPR) at the WTO concluded in Geneva. India's previous
TPR was conducted in the year 2015. India backed a set of measures to increase manufacturing
capacity and timely availability of new diagnostics and vaccines for Covid-19.
102. IREDA, which was making news recently, is an organisation under which Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Power
[B] Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
[C] Ministry of Communication
Answer: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) is a Mini Ratna company under the
administrative control of Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
Recently, IREDA has signed an agreement with the Power Ministry’s PSU, NHPC Limited, to collaborate in
renewable energy (RE) projects. IREDA will also provide knowledge and technology transfer, and
consultancy services.
103. Which institution revealed that over half of Indian Army personnel are under severe stress?
[A] NITI Aayog
[B] United Service Institution of India
[C] Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses
[D] Centre for Policy Research
Answer: United Service Institution of India
United Service Institution of India (USI) is a security and defence service think tank based in New Delhi.
As per the recent study of the think tank, over half of Indian Army personnel are under severe stress. It
also revealed that the Army has been losing more personnel due to suicides, fratricides and other
incidents than in situations of enemy or terrorist activities.
104. The Embassy of which country has appointed a Honorary Consul in the North-Eastern region?
[A] Japan
[B] Singapore
[C] Israel
[D] Thailand
Answer: Israel
The Embassy of Israel in India has appointed Joyshree Das Verma as Honorary Consul in the North-
eastern region.
With an aim to increase the collaboration with India, the country’s embassy has made this appointment,
with jurisdiction over eight states, namely Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram,
Meghalaya, Tripura and Sikkim.
105. As per the recent Bloomberg Billionaires Index, which businessperson is the richest person in
the world?
[A] Elon Musk
[B] Warren Buffet
[C] Bill Gates
[D] Larry Page
Answer: Elon Musk
As per the recent Bloomberg Billionaires Index, the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, is the richest person in the
world, with a net worth of USD 188.5 billion
He has overtaken the Amazon founder Jeff Bezos on the index, which is a ranking of the world’s 500
wealthiest people. Last year, the share price of Tesla surged by over 700% after consistent profits and
inclusion in S&P 500 Index.
106. Which Indian state/UT launched a mobile application named ‘Satark Nagrik’?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Jammu & Kashmir
[C] Gujarat
[D] Bihar
The Lieutenant General of the UT of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha launched a mobile application
named ‘Satark Nagrik’.
The application aims to enable citizens submit their grievances related to corruption and communicate
the information about corruption faster. He also launched the Departmental Vigilance Officers (DVO)
Portal.
107. The first edition of National Youth Parliament Festival was held in which year?
[A] 2015
[B] 2017
[C] 2019
[D] 2020
Answer: 2019
The first National Youth Parliament Festival (NYPF) was organised in February 2019 at District, State
and National levels.
The second edition of the festival was launched in the month of December 2020. After District and
State-level events, the final event was held recently Central Hall of Parliament. Youth between 18 to 25
years will speak before the National jury and out of them, three will be declared winners.
108. The LiDAR survey was started for which high speed rail project, from Noida?
[A] Delhi-Varanasi High-Speed Rail Corridor
[B] Delhi-Patna High-Speed Rail Corridor
[C] Mumbai–Ahmedabad High Speed Rail Corridor
[D] Chennai-Bengaluru High Speed Rail Corridor
Answer: Delhi-Varanasi High-Speed Rail Corridor
The Light Detection and Ranging Survey (LiDAR) for Delhi-Varanasi High-Speed Rail (DVHSR) Corridor
was recently started from Greater Noida.
Under the survey, a helicopter is fitted with the Aerial LiDAR and imagery sensors. The first flight
captured the data and details related to ground survey in three-four months. The survey uses 60-
megapixel cameras, to capture minute details.
109. 'Bhraman Sarathi' buses were recently launched by which Indian state/UT?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Gujarat
[C] Assam
[D] Bihar
Answer: Assam
Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inagurated 25 pink buses for free and dedicated service to
women and senior citizens.
Named as the 'Bhraman Sarathi' scheme, this free transport service has been introduced by the Assam
State Transport Corporation (ASTC), for the first time in Guwahati.
110. The United States has recently announced to lift the restrictions imposed on which country?
[A] Vietnam
[B] China
[C] Taiwan
[D] Switzerland
Answer: Taiwan
The United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced that the State Department is lifting
longstanding restrictions with Taiwan.
With this, all restrictions on how U.S. diplomats and other officials communicate with their counterparts
in Taiwan. This step seeks to strengthen bilateral relations of the U.S. with Taiwan.
111. Which country raised USD 1 billion to fund Covid-19 vaccination campaigns in developing
countries?
[A] United States
[B] Germany
[C] France
[D] United Kingdom
Answer: United Kingdom
The United Kingdom has raised USD 1 billion from global donors to fund COVID-19 vaccination
campaigns in developing countries.
This fund is including the USD 744.5 million of the pledged UK aid, with the remaining fund from global
donors, under COVAX Advance Market Commitment (AMC). It aims to distribute one billion doses of
coronavirus vaccines to 92 developing countries.
112. Storm Filomena, which was making news, has hit which country?
[A] France
[B] Italy
[C] Spain
[D] Australia
Answer: Spain
The Storm Filomena hit Spain and has brought one of the heaviest snowfall in decades, across the
central regions of Spain killing four people.
The Government is to send COVID-19 vaccine and food supplies to the areas cut off by the storm. As the
temperatures are expected to fall to up to minus 10 degree Celsius, more dangerous situations are
forecasted.
113. The DRDO handed over its ‘Landing gear systems for unmanned aerial vehicles’, to which
armed force?
[A] Indian Army
[B] Indian Navy
[C] Indian Air Force
[D] Indian Coast Guard
Answer: Indian Navy
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has handed over its ‘Landing gear
systems for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV)’ to the Indian Navy.
The retractable landing gear systems for the TAPAS UAV and landing gear system to the SWiFT UAV
have been indigenously built by the Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment
(CVRDE), Avadi, a unit of the DRDO.
114. A new species of which insect has been recently named after Siruvani, an ecological hotspot in
the Western Ghats?
[A] Fruit Fly
[B] Spider
[C] Honey Bee
[D] Beetle
Answer: Fruit Fly
A new species of fruit fly which was discovered from Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu has been named
after Siruvani.
Siruvani is considered as an ecological hotspot in the Western Ghats. The fruit fly ‘Euphranta siruvani’,
which is the new addition to the list of 104 known species across the world and 14 species across India.
The new fruit fly has a unique ‘V’ shaped black band on the wing.
115. Which is the second Indian company to reach the market capitalisation of Rs 12 lakh crore?
[A] RIL
[B] HDFC
[C] TCS
[D] ICICI
Answer: TCS
The market capitalisation of Tata Consultancy Services has recently touched Rs 12 lakh crore, after the
company poster its strongest growth in third-quarter.
The profits of the company increased by 7.1 per cent on a year-on-year basis. Reliance Industries (RIL)
became the first Indian company to achieve this feat of Rs 12 lakh crore m-cap, in July 2020.
116. 'Prarambh', which was making news recently, is a summit related to which scheme?
[A] Khelo India
[B] Start-Up India
[C] Ayushman Bharat
[D] PM Awas Yojana
Answer: Start-Up India
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, is
to organise ‘Prarambh’ - Startup India International Summit, on 15 and 16 January 2021 in a virtual
format.
The summit is expected to bring together top policy makers, academia, industry, start-ups and
innovators from around the world.
117. What is the rank of India in the ‘Digital Evolution Scorecard’, prepared jointly by Mastercard?
[A] Second
[B] Fourth
[C] Sixth
[D] Eighth
Answer: Fourth
The ‘Digital Evolution Scorecard’ is developed by Fletcher School, Tufts University in partnership with
Mastercard.
In the recently released third edition of the index, India is ranked fourth among the ‘Break Out
Economies’, which means the countries that are digitalising very fast. China leads the index with high
demand and innovation.
118. Siruvani hills, which has been identified as a butterfly super-hotspot, is located in which state?
[A] Kerala
[B] Karnataka
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Andhra Pradesh
Answer: Tamil Nadu
After a six-year study conducted by ‘The Nature and Butterfly Society (TNBS)’, the Siruvani hills in the
state of Tamil Nadu has been identified as a butterfly super-hotspot.
240 out of the total 325 species found in Tamil Nadu, are from the hills between 2015 and 2020. As per
TNBS, if 25% of the state checklist species are found in a single area, it can be identified as a hotspot.
Here around 74 per cent of the total species is found in the hills, from six families.
119. Which country’s space agency is to test fire the Space Launch System (SLS), the most powerful
rocket ever built?
[A] Japan
[B] China
[C] United States
[D] Germany
The U.S space agency NASA is set to ignite the most powerful rocket it's ever built on January 17, 2021.
This is also the first test-fire of the Space Launch System (SLS), the rocket ship to be used for non-
commercial human space flight. It is the core system of NASA's Artemis program, which aims to land a
man-woman duo on the moon. The SLS can carry over 27 tons to the moon.
120. What is ‘Khadi Prakritik’, which was making news recently?
[A] Fabric
[B] Foot-wear
[C] Sanitiser
[D] Paint
Answer: Paint
Khadi Prakritik Paint is the first-of-its-kind paint product, which has been developed by the Khadi and
Village Industries Commission.
It is an eco-friendly, non-toxic paint which is also claimed to have anti-fungal and anti-bacterial
properties. The paint is based on cow dung as its main ingredient and has been certified by Bureau of
Indian Standards.
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district. It has the potential to create 18,250 jobs.
2. Rs 4,629 crore-worth investments by SunEdison that produce solar PV models. It has the potential to
create 5,397 jobs.
3. Rs 2,500 crore worth lithium-ion batteries manufacturing plant in Tiruvallur district by Lucas TVS. It
has the potential to create 3,500 jobs.
Industrial Policy of Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu has always been the forefront of economic growth in India. The Government of Tamil Nadu has
made significant growth in the field of automobiles, textile, engineering, Information Technology, leather,
electric hardware and hi-technology industries over time. To maintain the pace the Government has
formulated Tamil Nadu Industrial Policy which the aim of providing the necessary infrastructure in order to
ensure the sustained industrialisation in Tamil Nadu.
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Tamil Nadu Industrial Policy was formulated with the objective of:
1. Obtaining boost the average growth rate of manufacturing sector.
2. Achieving the sustainable industrial development.
3. Providing employment opportunities in the state.
4. Enhance the growth of high technology (Hi-Technology) industries such as aerospace and
nanotechnology.
120 Multiple Choice Questions
1. Where is the headquarters of the 'National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO)' located?
[A] Mumbai
[B] Delhi
[C] Hyderabad
[D] Kolkata
Answer: Delhi
The National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO) organised its first ever Red Ribbon club Quiz
Competition.
NACO was established in 1992 as a division of Health Ministry. Headquartered in NeW Delhi, it is
implementing the ‘Adolescence Education Programme’ in schools, in association with NCERT. It has
also established 12,500 Red Ribbon Clubs (RRCs) to create awareness among the college youth.
2. Which arm of the Indian Army is to recruit women as Pilots for the first time from next year?
[A] Corps of Signals
[B] Armoured Corps
[C] Army Aviation Corps
[D] Corps of Engineers
Answer: Army Aviation Corps
As per the recent announcement of the Indian Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane, women will
be inducted as Pilots in the Army Aviation Corps from next year.
Prior to this, women were being allotted only ground duties in the Army Aviation Corps. Women pilots
would fly helicopters and be part of operations at the borders.
3. The UN and its partners are seeking USD 1.3 billion, for which country affected by war?
[A] Syria
[B] Iraq
[C] Afghanistan
[D] Palestine

Answer: Afghanistan
The UN and its humanitarian partners in Afghanistan are seeking USD 1.3 billion to assist over 16 million
people, affected by war.
Six years ago, only 2.3 million people were targeted for assistance, which has now increased 6 times.
The people are in need of life-saving assistance after decades of conflict, natural disasters and the
prevalent Covid-10 pandemic.
4. The Union Cabinet has approved a MoU with which country on scientific and technical
cooperation?
[A] United Kingdom
[B] UAE
[C] France
[D] Germany
Answer: UAE
The Union Cabinet has recently approved a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on scientific and
technical cooperation between India and UAE
India’s Ministry of Earth Sciences and UAE’s National Centre of Meteorology will collaborate to share
knowledge and oceanic services, deploy meteorological observation networks. The countries also aim to
support the Tsunami Early Warning Centre (TEWC).
5. With reference to Defence, what is ‘ASMI’, that was seen in the news recently?
[A] Machine Pistol
[B] Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
[C] Anti-tank Guided Missile
[D] Artillery Gun
Answer: Machine Pistol
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has recently developed the country's first
indigenous machine pistol.
Named ‘ASMI’, the pistol has been developed by the DRDO along with the help of Indian Army. It is set to
replace the 9mm pistols which are currently used in the Defence forces.
6. Rushikulya beach, which was making news recently, is located in which Indian state/UT?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Odisha
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Kerala
Answer: Odisha
The Zoological Survey of India has started tagging endangered olive ridley turtles in the Rushikulya
beach, one of the largest mass-nesting sites for the turtles.
Six turtles floating in the deep water of the Bay of Bengal were attached with tags and released them
back. This will enable them to track the migration path of the turtles. The ZSI is also set to tag 30,000
turtles.
7. Who was the Chairperson of a Committee set up by the Centre to review the guidelines on
television rating agencies?
[A] Amitabh Kant
[B] Shashi S Vempati
[C] Prakash Javadekar
[D] Salim Varma

Answer: Shashi S Vempati
The Central Government had set up a committee to review the guidelines on television rating agencies
under the chairmanship of Prasar Bharati CEO Shashi S Vempati.
The committee has recently submitted its report to the Information and Broadcasting Ministry. The
Ministry will evaluate the recommendations made by the committee in the report
8. India has decided to set up one-million-dollar facility for academic collaboration with countries of
which region?
[A] Europe
[B] South America
[C] Arab
[D] Asia
Answer: Arab
India has decided to establish a one-million-dollar facility for academic collaboration with the Arab
World. This was decided at the 3rd Senior Officials Meeting of the Arab-India Cooperation Forum.
The meeting was held in a virtual format. The proposal for establishing the facility for academic
collaboration is expected to have far reaching impact on contacts between India and Middle east.
9. Which company has been ranked at the top in the “2020 Hurun Global 500” list?
[A] Apple
[B] Amazon
[C] Walmart
[D] Space X
Answer: Apple
As per the ‘2020 Hurun Global 500’ list, Apple is the world’s most valuable company with a value of USD
2.1 trillion followed by Microsoft and Amazon with USD 1.6 trillion each.
The 2020 Hurun Global 500 is a list of 500 most valuable non-state-controlled companies in the world.
11 Indian firms are a part of the list, which is led by Reliance Industries worth USD 169 billion.
10. The national initiative named “Kayakalp” was launched by which Ministry in 2015?
[A] Ministry of Science
[B] Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
[C] Ministry of Agriculture
[D] Ministry of Women and child development
Answer: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
The national initiative named “Kayakalp” was launched by the Union Ministry of Health and Family
welfare in the year 2015. The initiative aimed to improve hygiene, sanitation and cleanliness in Public
Health Facilities in India.
Recently, Kayakalp award was given to Public and Private Health Facilities for high standards of
Sanitation and Hygiene.
11. The researchers of Durham University have developed a supercomputer simulation to explain the
formation of which space body?
[A] Moon
[B] Mars
[C] Sun
[D] Earth
Answer: Moon
Recently, researchers of Durham University have developed a supercomputer simulation to explain the

formation of moon.
The researchers have stated that Earth collided with a Mars like planet named Theia about 4.5 billion
years ago. The resulting debris is found to be a self-gravitating body, which has a great resemblance to
moon in term of mass and ferric properties.
12. Google has removed the Personal Loan applications in which country, amid safety concerns?
[A] China
[B] India
[C] Pakistan
[D] Bangladesh
Answer: India
Technology major Google has reviewed hundreds of personal loan apps in India that were flagged by
users and government agencies.
It has also removed those apps which were found to violate its user safety policies. Earlier, the RBI had
warned the public not to fall prey to the unauthorised digital lending platforms and mobile apps. Google
mandates the developers of financial services app to disclose all key information.
13. Who is/was the first U.S President to be impeached twice?
[A] Bill Clinton
[B] Andrew Johnson
[C] Donald Trump
[D] Ronald Reagan
Answer: Donald Trump
United States House of Representatives has voted to impeach President Donald Trump after the riots at
the Capitol building.
With this round of impeachment, the Donald Trump becomes the only US president to be impeached a
second time. The House impeached him on the charge of incitement of insurrection for his role in the
recent riot by his supporters, at the US Capitol.
14. A team of scientists from which organisation has entered China, to probe the source of
Coronavirus?
[A] FAO
[B] WHO
[C] CDC
[D] John Hopkins University
Answer: WHO
A team of Scientists from the World Health Organisation arrived in Wuhan province of China, to
investigate the origins of the coronavirus pandemic.
In December 2019, the disease emerged from the central Chinese city after which it spread to the entire
world. Earlier, WHO claimed that China has not permitted WHO to undertake the COVID-19 origin
mission.
15. Which country has recently unveiled the USD 1.9 trillion Covid-19 relief package?
[A] United Kingdom
[B] United States
[C] Australia
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US President-elect Joe Biden has announced a USD 1.9 trillion plan to revive the country's economy and

combat the coronavirus.
The plan has proposed to provide eligible individuals with USD 14000 as stimulus payment. It also seeks
to provide USD 130 billion to help the schools in the country to safely reopen.
16. As per a recent study, ‘Huntsman spiders’ present in which country eat tree frogs?
[A] India
[B] Madagascar
[C] Singapore
[D] Brazil
Answer: Madagascar
As per a recent study, ‘Huntsman spiders’ present in Madagascar eat tiny tree frogs. The Scientists
predict that the spiders catch prey, by weaving traps made of leaves.
Earlier, a spider was spotted by the Scientists which preyed on Tree frog trapped on a pocket on the tree
with spider silk sealing the edges. The frogs think these as a shady place to protect themselves from the
sun.
17. Who is the head of RBI’s working group on regulation of Digital lending space?
[A] AK Mohanty
[B] Jayant Kumar Dash
[C] Raghuram Rajan
[D] Injetti Srinivasan
Answer: Jayant Kumar Dash
The Reserve Bank of India has formed a 6-member working group headed by its Executive Director
Jayant Kumar Dash, on regulation of digital lending space.
The committee would study digital lending in regulated as well as unregulated financial sector to devise
a regulatory framework for the same.
18. Padma Shri awardee D Prakash Rao, who was seen in news recently, was associated with which
field?
[A] Cricket
[B] Music
[C] Social Activism
[D] Sports
Answer: Social Activism
The noted social activist and Padma Shri awardee D Prakash Rao, died recently in Cuttack. He was 63
years and died of brain stroke.
He is known for his significant contribution for uplifting and imparting education to slum and orphan
children of Cuttack. He started the school named 'Asha O Ashwasana' in Cuttack to provide free
education to children residing in slums.
19. What is the name of the software jointly launched by National Informatics Centre (NIC) and
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)?
[A] CollabCAD
[B] AutoCAD
[C] Solidworks
[D] CADable
Answer: CollabCAD
The National Informatics Centre and Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) jointly launched a
software named CollabCAD. The software would allow students to create and modify 3D digital designs

with a free flow of creativity and imagination.
The NIC, CBSE, and Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) will also jointly release a comprehensive e-book on
CollabCAD 3D modeling.
20. Which country’s Mars Digger probe named the ‘Mole’ was declared dead recently?
[A] China
[B] UAE
[C] USA
[D] Israel
Answer: USA
The Mars Digger probe named the ‘Mole’ was deployed on the Mars by NASA’s InSight Lander. The probe
has been recently declared dead by the Scientists, as it failed to burrow deep into the Mars.
The heat probe was developed and built by the German Aerospace Center (DLR). It has been trying since
2019, to dig deep and find the internal temperature of the Mars. The InSight lander will continue working
till 2022.
21. 20-crore project to build workstations, Digital Platform for ‘Work from Home’ jobs, featured in
the budget of which Indian state?
[A] Telangana
[B] Kerala
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Odisha
Answer: Kerala
The Finance Minister of Kerala TM Thomas Isaac launched the state government’s action plan for the
next five years, if re-elected.
The main focus was on tackling unemployment in the state. The Minister proposed a 20-crore project to
build workstations, a digital platform to directly hire job-seekers for ‘work from home’ or ‘work near
home’ models.
22. Indian Institute of Spices Research, which was seen in the news, is headquartered in which
state/UT?
[A] Jammu & Kashmir
[B] Kerala
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Karnataka
Answer: Kerala
The Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR) is an autonomous organization and a subsidiary of Indian
Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), under the Ministry of Agriculture, India.
It is engaged in agricultural research related to spices in India and is headquarters in Kozhikode, Kerala.
Recently Principal Horticulture Scientist J Rema assumed charge as the new Director of Indian Institute
of Spices Research (IISR).
23. ‘Jallikattu’ is an event celebrated in which Indian state/UT?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Kerala
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Karnataka
Answer: Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami flagged off the famous jallikattu event at

Alanganallur in Madurai District of the state.
Jallikattu is a bull-taming sport traditionally organised in the state, as an important part of the Pongal
Festival called the ‘Maatu Pongal’. Amidst concerns on animal rights, the event is continued after the
state passed an ordinance to conserve the tradition.
24. What is the name of the Start-up India International Summit organised by DPIIT?
[A] Shuru
[B] Prarambh
[C] Prerna
[D] Vyuham
Answer: Prarambh
The “Start-up India International Summit” named Prarambh is organised by Department for Promotion of
Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce. It is a 2-day event.
The summit aims to bring some of the leading minds from around the world on one platform and
deliberate about the collaboration between countries on start-up ecosystems.
25. What is ‘MINUSMA’, which was making news recently?
[A] Name of new star
[B] Name of new planet
[C] UN Peacekeeping mission in Mali
[D] USA’s Federal tax law
Answer: UN Peacekeeping mission in Mali
UN - Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) is a peace keeping mission of
the United Nations in Mali, which was established in 2013. It is considered to be the most dangerous UN
operations in the world.
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Recently, the peacekeepers’ convoy was attacked by an improvised explosive device (IED) by
unidentified gunmen of Mali. The attack led to death of 4 peacekeepers and 5 were wounded.
26. As of January 2021, What is India’s revised target for achieving 20% ethanol-blending with
gasoline?
[A] 2022
[B] 2025
[C] 2030
[D] 2050
Answer: 2025
India has planned to achieve 20% ethanol-blending with gasoline by the year 2025, which is 5 years
ahead of its previous target. This is aimed to reduce India’s dependence on crude oil import and narrow
down the Current Account Deficit (CAD).
India is the world’s third largest importer of oil, relying on foreign suppliers to meet more than 80% of its
demand.
27. Which company has manufactured India’s first driverless metro cars?
[A] HAL
[B] BMEL
[C] DRDO
[D] Alstrom
Answer: BMEL
India’s first state of the art driverless metro cars have been manufactured by BMEL Limited. It has been
manufactured at its manufacturing facility at Bangalore and was unveiled by the Union Defence Minister.

The unit is made up of stainless-steel body that has a carrying capacity of 2280 passengers.
BMEL has obtained orders for manufacture of 576 such cars for Mumbai Metropolitan Region
Development Authority (MMRDA)'s MRS1 project.
28. India has signed a MoU with Japan recently, in which field?
[A] Air Travel
[B] Defence
[C] Information and Communication Technology
[D] Metro Rail Manufacturing
Answer: Information and Communication Technology
India and Japan have recently entered into a MoU in the field of Information and Communications
Technology (ICT), including 5G standardisation.
As per the terms of MoU, both the countries will enhance cooperation in 5G technologies, telecom
security, submarine optical fibre cable system to islands, spectrum management, smart cities etc.
29. What is the name of Traditional kite flying festival celebrated in Bangladesh?
[A] Shakti
[B] Shakrain
[C] Srushti
[D] Patang
Answer: Shakrain
The traditional kite flying festival of Bangladesh Shakrain was celebrated in several parts of Dhaka on
Thursday.
This is a centuries old tradition that is celebrated on the last day of Bengali month of Paush. On this
occasion, people engage themselves in kite flying and fireworks among many other recent additions like
‘DJ Party’.
30. What amount of funds (in Rupees) has been sucked out of the financial system by RBI through its
recent Reverse REPO operation?
[A] 1 Million
[B] 1 Trillion
[C] 2 Trillion
[D] 2 Billion
Answer: 2 Trillion
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recently drained Rs 2 trillion of liquidity from the system using its
14-day reverse repo auction.
This is a part of Reserve Bank’s process of normalising liquidity operations. The present Reverse Repo
rate is 3.35%, while the cut off rate for the said auction was set at 3.55%. RBI has stated that it has got
bids worth Rs 3.06 trillion.
31. India’s first Labour Movement Museum is to be launched in which state/UT?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Kerala
[C] West Bengal
[D] Andhra Pradesh
Answer: Kerala
India’s first Labour Movement Museum is to be launched in the Houseboat tourism hub, Alappuzha in
the state of Kerala.
The Museum aims to showcase the history of world labour movement, by showcasing the important

documents of the World Labour movement and the exhibits of Kerala’s labour movement. Conservation
architect Dr Benny Kuriakose is leading the project of outlay Rs 9.95 Crore.
32. Bhadravati Rapid Action Force (RAF) unit, which was making news recently, is the first such unit
of which state?
[A] Telangana
[B] Karnataka
[C] Kerala
[D] Odisha
Answer: Karnataka
Union Home Minister Amit Shah laid the foundation stone for establishing a unit of the Rapid Action
Force (RAF) at Bhadravati, Shivamogga district in the state of Karnataka.
RAF is the specialised wing of the Central Reserve Police Force. This unit will be the first battalion of
CRPF in the state and the State government has provided 50.29 acres of land for the purpose, to the
CRPF. He also inaugurated various farmer-friendly projects in Bagalkot, Karnataka.
33. The Prime Minister of India recently laid foundation stone of Metro Service and flagged off eight
trains in which State?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Bihar
[C] Gujarat
[D] Madhya Pradesh
Answer: Gujarat
The Prime Minster of India Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of Ahmedabad Metro Rail Project
(Phase-II) and Surat Metro Rail Project.
The Metro Projects are said to be environment friendly ‘Mass Rapid Transit Systems’. The Prime
Minister also flagged off 8 trains connecting Kevadiya in Gujarat, where the Statue of Unity is located, to
various parts of the country.
34. Yoweri Museveni, who is seen in news recently, is the President of which country?
[A] Uganda
[B] Yemen
[C] Oman
[D] Kenya
Answer: Uganda
Yoweri Museveni, has been re-elected as the President of Uganda, a land locked country in East Africa.
He won almost 59% of the votes, while his main opponent Bobi Wine trailed with about 35% votes.
This makes Yoweri Museveni assume President’s office for the 6th term since 1986.
35. Which social media giant has delayed the implementation of a new privacy policy by 3 months?
[A] Telegram
[B] WhatsApp
[C] Instagram
[D] Twitter
Answer: WhatsApp
The Facebook owned social communication giant “WhatsApp” has announced that, the implementation
of its new privacy policy has been delayed by 3 months. The privacy policy was to originally come into
force on Feb 8, 2021.
The new privacy policy has come under severe criticism from public and has led to massive migration of

users from WhatsApp to other platforms like Signal and Telegram.
36. The Prime Minister and Cabinet of which country resigned over wrong-doings in child welfare
payments?
[A] United Kingdom
[B] Netherlands
[C] Japan
[D] Austria
Answer: Netherlands
The Prime Minster of Netherlands Mark Rutte along with the entire cabinet of Ministers have stepped
down from power, taking responsibility for a scandal involving investigations into child welfare
payments.
Earlier, thousands of families were wrongly accused of child welfare fraud and told to pay money back
to the government.
37. What is the corpus of “Startup India Seed Fund” announced by the Prime Minster recently?
[A] Rs.100 crore
[B] Rs.500 crore
[C] Rs.1000 crore
[D] Rs.2000 crore
Answer: Rs.1000 crore
On the occasion of 'Prarambh: Startup India International Summit’, the Prime Minster Narendra Modi
announced the launch of Startup India Seed Fund with a corpus of Rs.1000 crore.
The fund is intended to provide initial capital for startups, which would promote the setting up of new
startups and promote their growth. The 'Prarambh’ summit marked the 5th anniversary of the Startup
India initiative, launched in the year 2016.
38. Which country has recently exited from the ‘Open Skies Treaty’?
[A] China
[B] Japan
[C] Russia
[D] India
Answer: Russia
The Government of Russia has recently announced its decision on pulling out of the Open Skies treaty.
The treaty came into effect in 2002, which permits a member country to spy on any part of the host
nation, with the latter’s consent. As per the treaty, any signatory country can make aerial imaging over
the host nation after giving a notice of 72 hours and sharing the exact flight path.
39. What is the name of the awareness campaign organised by Petroleum Conservation Research
Association (PCRA)?
[A] Utkarsh
[B] Utsaah
[C] Saksham
[D] Sanskrith
Answer: Saksham
The Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA) of Union Petroleum Ministry has launched a
month-long awareness campaign named SAKSHAM.
It is intended to create awareness among common public about fossil fuels, the health & environmental
impacts of increasing carbon footprints. The campaign would strive consumers to adopt cleaner fuel

and bring about efficient use of fossil fuels.
40. Which country has withdrawn its support of 300 military instructors from Central African
Republic (CAR)?
[A] India
[B] China
[C] USA
[D] Russia
Answer: Russia
Russia has recently informed the United Nations that it is withdrawing and sending home 300 military
instructors sent to Central African Republic (CAR), intended to train the African Nation’s Army.
The army of CAR was facing stiff offensive reactions from rebel groups ahead of last month’s elections.
41. The first-ever National Road Safety Month was observed in which year, in India?
[A] 2010
[B] 2015
[C] 2017
[D] 2021
Answer: 2021
The Union Road Transport Minister and Union Defence Minister Nitin Gadkari inaugurated the first-ever
National Road Safety Month on January 18, 2021.
The campaign seeks to build awareness on road safety and reduce road accidents in India. In the recent
past, only ‘Road safety week’ was being organised. The Minister also presented various awards
including best performing State in Road Safety works, Good Samaritan award, Best State Transport
Corporations, among others.
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42. Which country chaired the recent session of Executive Board of WHO, held in January 2021?
[A] United States
[B] India
[C] China
[D] Australia
Answer: India
Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan chaired the 148th session of the Executive Board of the World
Health Organization, through video conference.
He also said that the year 2020 is described as the Year of Science, while the Year 2021 would be the
year of global solidarity and survival. He also sought for fair and equitable distribution of the COVID
vaccines.
43. The Central Soil and Materials Research Station (CSMRS), which was making news, functions
under which Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Home Affairs
[B] Ministry of Jal Shakti
[C] Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development
[D] Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Answer: Ministry of Jal Shakti
The Central Soil and Materials Research Station (CSMRS) is an attached office of the Department of
Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation, Jal Shakti ministry.
Based at New Delhi, it deals with investigations and research in Geotechnical engineering, construction
materials and river valley projects. It helps in development of water resources sector in the country,

through Central Water Commission. Minister of State Jal Shakti conducted a Review Meeting of CSMRS
recently.
44. ‘Davos Agenda’, which was making news recently, is the online event of which organisation?
[A] International Monetary Fund
[B] World Economic Forum
[C] G-7 Association
[D] International Olympic Committee
Answer: World Economic Forum
Davos Agenda is the online event of World Economic Forum's annual meeting held at Davos,
Switzerland. The rich and powerful of the world are said to be the participants.
This year, the five-day meeting is scheduled to be held between January 25 and 29, in the virtual mode,
on account of Covid pandemic. WEF's 'Great Reset Initiative' is also to be launched during the meeting.
Several Union Ministers and top businesspersons from India are to attend the event.
45. Siang river, which was making news with reference to Red Panda species, is located in which
state?
[A] Sikkim
[B] Arunachal Pradesh
[C] Assam
[D] Meghalaya
Answer: Arunachal Pradesh
As per the recent study by the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), Both the species of Panda, namely
Himalayan red panda (Ailurus fulgens) and the Chinese red panda (Ailurus styani) are present in India.
It also revealed that the Siang river in Arunachal Pradesh serves as the boundary by splitting the red
panda into these two genetic species. As per another study, the Himalayan red panda was affected more
during the Pleistocene glaciation.
46. In which Indian train, the concept of “Push-Pull mode” has been implemented recently?
[A] Shatabdi
[B] Rajdhani
[C] Tejas
[D] Uday
Answer: Rajdhani
Indian Railways has introduced the technology of “Push-Pull mode” in Central Railway’s Rajdhani
Express that connects New Delhi with Mumbai.
The train will be run with one engine at the front and one in the rear. This setup saves time and fuel by
eliminating the need to attach and detach bankers in the ghat section.
47. Which article of Indian Constitution deals with “Borrowings by States”?
[A] Article 14
[B] Article 21
[C] Article 226
[D] Article 293
Answer: Article 293
The Article 293 of the Indian Constitution deals with “Borrowings by States”.
Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has recently stated that the borrowings made by the
Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB) for funding its critically important projects have
overshot the borrowing limits set by the Government under Article 293 of the Indian Constitution. CAG

has mentioned that such borrowings do not have legislative approvals.
48. Who is the Chairperson of the task force set up by Government of India on “age of marriage for
women”?
[A] Maneka Gandhi
[B] Usha Thorat
[C] Jaya Jaitley
[D] G Rohini
Answer: Jaya Jaitley
The Government of India had earlier set up a task force under the chairmanship of Jaya Jaitley, to revisit
the apt age for marriage of women. This committee was set up in accordance to the Prime Ministers
Independence Day speech on “right age of marriage for women”.
Recently, the panel has submitted its findings in the form of a report to the Ministry of Women & Child
Development and to the Prime Minister’s Office.
49. Which Indian IT major has recently obtained Google Cloud Partner status?
[A] HCL
[B] Wipro
[C] Infosys
[D] TCS
Answer: Infosys
The Indian technology major ‘Infosys’ has been accredited with the Google as Cloud Partner with
specialization in the data and analytics space. The company has successfully demonstrated end to end
capabilities on Google Cloud.
By this, Infosys become one among the top global players to be accredited with this specialization.
50. Which Indian personality has been chosen as the Chairman of Shree Somnath Trust?
[A] Anandiben Patel
[B] Narendra Modi
[C] Ram Nath Kovind
[D] Yogi Adityanath
Answer: Narendra Modi
The trustees of Shree Somnath Trust, Gujarat have unanimously chosen the Prime Minister Narendra
Modi to be the Chairman of the trust. The responsibility has been accepted by the Prime Minister.
Shree Somnath Temple is located in the eastern coast of India at Gujarat. The previous Chairman of the
trust Keshubhai Patel, former chief minister of Gujarat, died in October 2020.
51. Which institution releases the ‘India Innovation Index’?
[A] NITI Aayog
[B] CSIR
[C] RBI
[D] ISRO
Answer: NITI Aayog
India’s think tank NITI Aayog released the second edition of its India Innovation Index, which ranks
different states and UTs based on the basis of their support to innovation.
The first edition of the index was launched in October 2019. The states and UTs have been divided into
17 ‘Major States’, 10 ‘North-East and Hill States’, and 9 ‘City-States and UTs’. Karnataka retained the first
spot in this year's index followed by Maharashtra.
52. DPIIT of India, recently took part in the first ever dialogue with which global association, on
Intellectual Property Rights?
[A] BRICS
[B] European Union
[C] G-7
[D] G-20
Answer: European Union
The first India-European Union Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) dialogue between the European Union
(EU) Commission and Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) was recently
held.
The Dialogue aims to meet the objectives proposed in the National IPR policy 2016. Enforcement of
Intellectual Property Rights and Free Trade Agreements.
53. The Ministry of Electronics and IT has asked which company to withdraw its privacy policy?
[A] Google
[B] WhatsApp
[C] Microsoft
[D] Amazon
Answer: WhatsApp
The Ministry of Electronics and Information technology (MeitY) has recently asked WhatsApp to
withdraw its new privacy policy.
The Ministry has termed the policy as unilateral, unfair and unacceptable and asked the firm to
reconsider its approach to data privacy and data security. Detailed information about the data sharing
protocols was also sought.
54. Tepesia, which was making news recently, is located in which Indian city?
[A] Bihar
[B] Meghalaya
[C] Assam
[D] Sikkim
Answer: Assam
The Assam Chief Minister laid the foundation stone of Science City at Tepesia, in the outskirts of
Guwahati.
It would be built at a total expenditure of Rs. 184 crores. The main building is being built by National
Council of Science Museum, Union’s Cultural Affairs department and state’s Science and Technology
Department.
55. As per the RBI’s recent announcement, how many banks in India are classified as Domestic
systemically important banks (D-SIBs)?
[A] Two
[B] Three
[C] Five
[D] Six
Answer: Three
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has retained State Bank of India, ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank as domestic
systemically important banks (D-SIBs), by data collected as on March 31, 2020.
D-SIBs are also called as the banks which are considered as “too big to fail” meaning its failure will
impact the country significantly. As per the D-SIB framework, RBI declares the names of the D-SIB banks
and fixes additional common equity requirement.

56. The ‘National Logistics Policy’ sometimes seen in the news, is associated with which Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Communication
[B] Ministry of Commerce & Industry
[C] Ministry of Railways
Answer: Ministry of Commerce & Industry
The ‘National Logistics Policy’ is being developed by the Government and proposes to improve the
logistic sector in the country, by reducing the logistics cost by less than 10 per cent by 2022, from the
present 14 per cent.
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal attended the first ever National Conference of States on Logistics. The
Policy is under consultation with National Logistics Council and State Logistics Coordination
Committee.
57. Which famous commercial passenger train has been renamed as the ‘Netaji Express’?
[A] Howrah-Kalka Mail
[B] Mumbai-Thane Mail
[C] Lucknow-Delhi Mail
[D] Kanpur-Delhi Mail
Answer: Howrah-Kalka Mail
The Indian Railways has recently renamed one of the oldest trains, the Howrah-Kalka Mail, as the ‘Netaji
Express’.
The Mail was started in the 19th Century as one of the early commercial passenger train services in
India. This has been announced as a part of the 125th birth anniversary of Subash Chandra Bose. It is
said Netaji took this train from Bihar, when he escaped from his house in Kolkata in 1941.
58. The Cabinet approved the MoU between India and which country in Solar Energy sector?
[A] France
[B] Uzbekistan
[C] Sri Lanka
[D] Nepal
Answer: Uzbekistan
The Union cabinet approved the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between India and
Uzbekistan for solar energy cooperation.
Under the MoU, the two countries will identify research and pilot projects in fields such as solar
photovoltaic, storage technologies and technology transfer. National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE),
Ministry of New & Renewable Energy is involved in the projects.
59. Indian Military team is to train on the S-400 Air Defence Systems in which country?
[A] France
[B] Russia
[C] Germany
[D] Japan
Answer: Russia
The first group of Indian military experts is set to attend the training to operate the S-400 air defence
systems.
India and Russia signed the USD 5.4 billion deal for five S-400 systems in October 2018 and Russia is to
deliver the first batch by the end of 2021. Earlier, the US had imposed sanctions on Turkey, for procuring
the systems from Russia.

60. Road Transport and Highways Ministry has partnered with which organisation for Geo-hazard
management?
[A] ISRO
[B] DRDO
[C] BARC
[D] CSIR
Answer: DRDO
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) signed an agreement with the Defence Research
and Development Organisation (DRDO) to collaborate in sustainable geo-hazard management.
The expertise of one of the DRDO labs, Defence Geo Informatics Research Establishment (DGRE), would
be used. This move aims to ensure Road safety of users on National highways (NHs) against the effects
of landslides and other natural calamities.
61. ‘Chintan Baithak’ is the Brainstorming Conference cum Review Meeting of which Union
Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Communication
[B] Ministry of Culture
[C] Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
[D] Ministry of Tourism
Answer: Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has organised a three-day Ports Review Meeting named
‘Chintan Baithak’ at Kutch, Gujarat.
Chairpersons of Major Ports and Officials of the Ministry will participate in the brainstorming
conference. The resulting ideas from the meeting will be used to finalise the Maritime Vision-2030.
Improving Port performance, infrastructure and Ease of Doing Business are focus areas.
62. India signed an agreement with which country for Submarine Rescue Support and cooperation
between the Navies?
[A] Japan
[B] Singapore
[C] France
[D] Sri Lanka
Answer: Singapore
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh co-chaired the 5th India-Singapore Defence Ministers Dialogue along
with the Minister for Defence, Singapore.
During the dialogue, the Implementing Agreement on Submarine Rescue Support and cooperation
between the Indian Navy and Singapore Navy were signed.
63. Which Public sector Unit has joined hands with Himachal Pradesh, to improve telecom
connectivity in the hilly areas?
[A] PFC Ltd
[B] PowerGrid
[C] REC Ltd
[D] GAIL Ltd
Answer: PowerGrid
The Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), PSU under Ministry of Power, has recently
signed an agreement with Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board.
Under the agreement, the PSU aims to provide telecom connectivity in the hilly areas of the state
including Kangra, Una, Mandi, Kullu, Bilaspur, Sirmour, Palampur, Sundernagar among others. The state
has been facing limited telecom connectivity due to rough weather conditions and landslides.
64. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry is to partner with which Ministry to improve logistics
planning in the country?
[A] Ministry of Housing and urban affairs
[B] Ministry of MSME
[C] Ministry of Communication
[D] Ministry of Power
Answer: Ministry of Housing and urban affairs
The Commerce Ministry is to work with the Housing and Urban affairs Ministry to focus on logistics
planning in 50 cities.
The Ministries aim to promote the ease of doing business in the country. During the National Conference
with States on Logistics, the Commerce Ministry announced that State-level coordination committees on
logistics will be formed.
65. Ratle hydropower project, which was making news recently, is is being set up in which state/UT?
[A] Uttarakhand
[B] Sikkim
[C] Jammu & Kashmir
[D] Arunachal Pradesh
The Union Cabinet has recently approved investment of Rs 5281.94 crore investment for the Ratle
hydropower project in Jammu and Kashmir.
The 850-megawatt (MW) plant is to be set up on Chenab river, which flows from India into Pakistan. A
new Joint Venture Company (JVC) of National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) and Jammu and
Kashmir State Power Development Corporation Ltd (JKSPDC) will also be formed.
66. Which is the venue of the first Khelo India Zanskar Winter Sports Festival?
[A] Himachal Pradesh
[B] Ladakh
[C] Sikkim
[D] Uttarakhand
Answer: Ladakh
The Union Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju launched the first Khelo India Zanskar Winter
Sports Festival in Zanskar of Kargil district, Ladakh.
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The 13-day festival festival, organised by the Ladakh UT Administration, aims to promote Zanskar as an
important destination for the winter tourists. The Sports Ministry is to promote Ladakh as a centre for
Ice Hockey.
67. Which species found predominantly in North America is recently found to be at the verge of
extinction?
[A] Bald Eagle
[B] Polar Bear
[C] Western monarch butterfly
[D] American Alligator
Answer: Western monarch butterfly
In a recent annual study and winter count by Xerces Society, it is found that number of western monarch
butterflies has been falling down rapidly. The count is found to be less than 2000 and the insect is said
to be in the verge of extinction.

This butterfly is most familiar in North America and is a well-known pollinator species.
68. Which organization has released the book on “Faecal sludge and septage management in urban
areas”?
[A] WHO
[B] NITI Aayog
[C] IMF
[D] United Nations
Answer: NITI Aayog
India’s think tank “NITI Aayog” has recently released a book on “faecal sludge and septage management
in urban areas”. This has been jointly developed by National Faecal Sludge and Septage Management
(NFSSM) Alliance.
The book is in the form of a report, that enlists 27 case studies on implementation of faecal sludge and
septage management (FSSM) initiatives.
69. First Virtual Expo 2021 for R&D has been organized recently in which sector?
[A] Telecommunication
[B] Marine Technology
[C] Health Care
[D] Food Processing
Answer: Food Processing
The First Virtual Expo 2021 for R&D in processed food sector has been organized recently by the Union
Ministry of Food Processing and Industries.
The expo is aimed to showcase the outcomes of projects supported by the Ministry through some of its
leading food technology institutions. A portal displaying various researches undertaken in the food
processing sector, was also launched during the expo.
70. The socio-economic survey report of which state / UT has been released recently?
[A] Jammu and Kashmir
[B] Delhi
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Madhya Pradesh
Answer: Delhi
The report of socio-economic survey of Delhi, conducted between November 2018 and November 2019
has been finalized and released recently.
As per the report, 10% of children aged between 6 and 17 are either school drop outs or have never
attended formal schooling on account of financial disabilities.
71. Scientists have spotted rare hot UV-bright stars in a cluster, using the telescope onboard which
satellite?
[A] AstroSat
[B] CartoSat-2
[C] Risat-7E
[D] Insat- 4E
Answer: AstroSat
Scientists at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) an autonomous institute of the Department of
Science & Technology, have spotted rare hot UV-bright stars in a massive cluster in our Galaxy called
NGC 2808.
The Astronomers have used the Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope (UVIT) onboard the first multi-wavelength

space satellite of India, AstroSat.
72. When is the statehood day of the three states of Meghalaya, Manipur & Tripura celebrated?
[A] January 19
[B] January 21
[C] January 23
[D] January 25
Answer: January 21
Meghalaya, Manipur & Tripura celebrated their 49th statehood day on January 21, 2021.
On January 21, 1972, these three states became full-fledged states under the North Eastern Region
(Reorganisation) Act of 1971. It also led to the formation of the Union territories of Mizoram and
Arunachal Pradesh, which were declared as states on February 21, 1987.
73. Hawk-I platform, which was making news recently, is owned by which organisation?
[A] DRDO
[B] BHEL
[C] HAL
[D] Ordnance Factory Board
Answer: HAL
The Smart Anti-Airfield Weapon (SAAW) has been indigenously developed by the Defence Research and
Development Organisation’s research centre Imarat.
Recently, the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) successfully test fired a Smart Anti-Airfield Weapon
(SAAW) from a Hawk-I aircraft, off the coast of Odisha. HAL deploys its Hawk-I platform for certification
of systems and weapons.
74. What type of body is the ‘Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM)’, which was making
news recently?
[A] Statutory Body
[B] Autonomous Body
[C] Not-for-Profit Association
[D] Public Company
Answer: Not-for-Profit Association
‘Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM)’ is a Not-for-Profit Association, which aims to facilitate
the indigenous production in Indian Defence industry.
Recently, an MoU between the Indian Army & Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM) was
signed to boost use of indigenous spare parts. This took place on the occasion of the 25 years of
partnership of the Indian Army with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).
75. ‘MASCRADE 2021’, which was making news, is an initiative of which Indian body?
[A] CII
[B] FICCI
[C] CAIT
[D] ASSOCHAM
Answer: FICCI
The 7th Edition of ‘MASCRADE 2021’- Movement against Smuggled & Counterfeit Trade has been
organised by FICCI Committee Against Smuggling and Counterfeiting Activities Destroying the Economy
(CASCADE).
Union Minister of Health and Family welfare Harsh Vardhan has inaugurated the event, which aims to
discuss innovative policy solutions to curb counterfeit and smuggled products.

76. The Supreme Court recently upheld the validity of which law/act, to protect the bidders for
corporate debtors?
[A] Foreign Exchange Management Act
[B] Insolvency Bankruptcy Code
[C] Consumer Protection Act
[D] SARFAESI Act
Answer: Insolvency Bankruptcy Code
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of Section 32 A of the Insolvency Bankruptcy Code (IBC) in its
recent judgement.
The apex court held that the successful bidders for a corporate debtor under the Insolvency and
Bankruptcy Code (IBC) would be immune from any investigations being conducted by investigating
agencies such as the ‘Enforcement Directorate’ or statutory bodies such as SEBI.
77. Electronics and IT Ministry is to collaborate with which company to set up a Quantum
Computing Applications Lab?
[A] Microsoft
[B] Amazon
[C] Apple
[D] Google
Answer: Amazon
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has announced to set up a Quantum
Computing Applications Lab in association with Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Through this step, the researchers in educational institutions or start-up ecosystem, will get access to
quantum computing hardware, simulators, and programming tools through Amazon Braket service, at no
cost.
78. Which personality announced to give away USD 100 million for the best carbon capture
technology?
[A] Bill Gates
[B] Elon Musk
[C] Mark Zuckerberg
[D] Jack Ma
Answer: Elon Musk
Tesla Chief Executive Officer the world's richest person at present, Elon Musk announced that he has
decided to give away USD 100 million as prize for the best carbon capture technology.
Carbon dioxide, released in electricity generation and industrial processes can be captured using various
methods including post-combustion, pre-combustion and oxyfuel. The International Energy Agency also
stated about the role of carbon capture technology in net-zero emissions recently.
79. Which Indian mathematician has been named the winner of the 2021 Michael and Sheila Held
Prize?
[A] Nikhil Srivastava
[B] C. S. Seshadri
[C] Manindra Agrawal
[D] Sujatha Ramdorai
Answer: Nikhil Srivastava
Nikhil Srivastava, a young Indian mathematician, has been named winner of the prestigious 2021
Michael and Sheila Held Prize.
He has been named the co-winner of the USD 100,000 award, along with two others for solving long-
standing questions on the Kadison-Singer problem and on Ramanujan graphs. The mathematician is
Associate Professor of Mathematics at the University of California, at present.
80. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) proposed a four-tier regulatory framework for which type of
financial institutions?
[A] Payment Banks
[B] NBFCs
[C] Small Finance Banks
[D] Foreign Banks
Answer: NBFCs
Reserve Bank of India recently released a discussion paper on revised regulatory framework for Non-
Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs).
As per the paper, the regulatory and supervisory framework of NBFCs shall be based on a four-layered
structure namely Base Layer, Middle Layer, Upper Layer and a possible Top Layer. RBI also
recommended more power for the NBFC Boards on capital and risk management.
81. Road Transport Ministry signed MoU with which institution for Research and Development?
[A] IIT Roorkee
[B] NIT Warangal
[C] Central Institute of Road Transport
[D] IIT Chennai
Answer: IIT Roorkee
The Union Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) and Indian Institute of Technology (IIT),
Roorkee has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to continue the MoRTH Professorial Chair
focusing on research and development.
The Chair focusses on teaching and training in the field of Development of Highway Infrastructure. The
Ministry aims to develop indigenous technologies to lower cost of construction and reduce construction
period of transport projects.
82. Which is the venue of the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) Defence Ministers Conclave, to be hosted
by India in 2021?
[A] Goa
[B] Bengaluru
[C] Lucknow
[D] Vishakhapatnam
Answer: Bengaluru
India is to host the Defence Ministers of the countries of the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) in Bengaluru city
on February 4, 2021.
This conclave will be organised alongside the upcoming Aero India in Bengaluru. The theme of the
conclave will be 'Enhanced Peace, Security and Cooperation in the Indian Ocean'.
83. Which country proposed a five-year extension of New START Treaty with Russia?
[A] United States
[B] United Kingdom
[C] China
[D] Japan
US President Joe Biden has recently proposed a five-year extension of New START Treaty with Russia.
The treaty limited the United States and Russia to 1,550 nuclear warheads each. It expires on February 5

this year since the former President Donald Trump stopped negotiations and tried to include China in the
treaty.
84. ‘Lambayeque’, which was making news recently, is an archaeological city of which country?
[A] Brazil
[B] Peru
[C] Russia
[D] Philippines
Answer: Peru
A team of archaeological experts have discovered tombs with the remains of two children claimed to
have belonged to the Incan empire.
The tombs were discovered as part of excavations at the ‘Huaca de las Abejas’ complex in the
Lambayeque city. The Incan Empire was the largest empire in pre-Columbian America. The Inca
civilization is said to have arisen from Peru in the early 13th century.
85. Which State / UT government has decided to raise a sum of Rs.250 crore by sale of securities?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Kerala
[C] Puducherry
[D] Jammu and Kashmir
Answer: Puducherry
The UT Government of Puducherry has decided to sell Government securities of 4 years maturity,
through which it aims to raise a capital of Rs.250 crore.
The sale would be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India – Mumbai. The securities would be in the
denomination of Rs.10,000 and multiples thereof.
86. An FIR has been filed by which organization against Cambridge Analytica and Global Scientific
Research for data theft in India?
[A] CBI
[B] Enforcement Directorate
[C] Directorate General of Telecommunication
[D] National Investigation Agency
Answer: CBI
Recently, the Central Board of Investigation (CBI) has filed a First Information Report (FIR) against two
UK based firms Cambridge Analytica and Global Scientific Research.
The FIR has been filed after 30 months since probe was initiated against these two firms, based on a
complaint by the IT Ministry. Investigation have revealed that the firm Global Scientific Research has
illegally harvested Indian data and passed on to Cambridge Analytica for commercial gains.
87. Which country has recently revealed a “Draft Arctic Policy”?
[A] China
[B] USA
[C] India
[D] South Africa
Answer: India
A new draft ‘Arctic’ policy has been released recently by the Government of India. The draft policy would
be available for public opinion till Jan 26, 2021. It has been prepared after deliberations with several
Ministries.
The policy aims to expand India’s scientific research, sustainable tourism and mineral oil and gas

exploration in the Arctic region.
88. As per the release by Department of Science and Technology, what is India’s position in number
of scientific publications?
[A] First
[B] Third
[C] Fifth
[D] Tenth
Answer: Third
Department of Science and Technology has stated recently that the number of scientific publications
from India has increased exponentially over the last 10 years and that India stands at 3rd position
globally in number of scientific publications.
China and USA are ahead of India in the list. In the year 2017-18, 1,937 out of the total 13,045 patents
were filed by Indians.
89. Which organization has adopted a resolution titled “Promoting a culture of peace and tolerance
to safeguard religious sites”?
[A] WHO
[B] WTO
[C] United Nations
[D] WIPO
Answer: United Nations
A resolution titled “Promoting a culture of peace and tolerance to safeguard religious sites” has been
adopted in the United Nations General Assembly recently.
The resolution calls for efforts to promote a culture of tolerance and peace at all levels. It also invites
the Secretary General to convene a global conference to advance the UN’s “Plan of Action to Safeguard
Religious Sites”.
90. Which Ministry has launched a National Migration Support Portal named “ShramShakti”?
[A] Union Labour Ministry
[B] Union Home Ministry
[C] Union Ministry of women and child welfare
[D] Union Tribal Affairs Ministry
Answer: Union Tribal Affairs Ministry
The Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs has launched a dedicated portal that would help in formulation of
state and national-level programme for migrant workers.
The portal is named ‘ShramShakti’ and was launched by the Union Tribal Affairs Minister at Goa. He also
launched a training manual for the migrant workers named ShramSaathi.
91. The government of which state has decided to establish India’s biggest multi-model logistics
park?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] West Bengal
[D] Gujarat
Answer: Gujarat
The state Government of Gujarat has entered into an MoU with Adani Ports and SEZ Limited. The MoU
aims to establish India’s biggest multi-model logistics park at Virochan Nagar, near Sanand in
Ahmedabad.

The park would be constructed at 1,450 acres and would have an investment of Rs.50,000 crore. It is
expected to provide direct and indirect employment to 25,000.
92. Which organization has issued Purple Notice to member countries against investment frauds via
dating applications?
[A] UNFCCC
[B] International Court of Justice
[C] World Trade Organization
[D] Interpol
Answer: Interpol
The Interpol has issued “Purple Notice” to all its member countries. The notice warns all the member
countries against investment frauds via dating applications.
It has been stated that artificial romance is established with users of the apps in the initial stages and
once a certain level of trust is achieved, criminals encourage users to join ponzi investment schemes.
93. Rajendra Kumar Bhandarim, who was seen in news recently, is the winner of which award?
[A] Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar
[B] Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar
[C] Jeevan Raksha Awards
[D] Ashoka Chakra
Answer: Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar
The Ministry of Home Affairs has recently announced the Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan
Puraskar for 2021.
As per the notification, Rajendra Kumar Bhandari has been selected in the individual category of the
award, while the Sustainable Environment and Ecological Development Society (SEEDS) has been
selected for the award in the institutional category.
94. The World Health Organization (WHO) has collaborated with which company to distribute Covid
vaccines under Covax alliance?
[A] Pfizer
[B] Roche
[C] Merck
[D] Johnson & Johnson
Answer: Pfizer
The World Health Organization (WHO) has collaborated with the American pharmaceutical firm Pfizer
recently.
As per the deal, 40 million doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine will be distributed for poor
and lower-middle income countries under its COVAX programme.
95. Mohammed Ishtaye, who was seen in the news recently, is the Prime Minister of which country?
[A] Palestine
[B] Israel
[C] Peru
[D] Argentina
Answer: Palestine
Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Ishtaye was seen in the news recently as he had a discussion
with the new UN envoy on reviving the stalled peace process.
The UN envoy Tor Wennesland, is the Special Coordinator for Middle East Peace Process. He also
highlighted the openness of the country on any political process sponsored by the Quartet, comprising

of the US, the UN, Russia and the European Union.
96. India celebrates National Voters Day on January 25, to commemorate which event?
[A] Universal Adult Franchise
[B] First Independent Elections
[C] Foundation of Election Commission of India
[D] Adaptation of Constitution
Answer: Foundation of Election Commission of India
India celebrates National Voters Day on January 25 every year to commemorate the foundation day of
the Election Commission of India.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) was founded in 1950 on the same day and this occasion was
first celebrated in 2011. This year's theme is "Making Our Voters Empowered, Vigilant, Safe and
Informed". ECI launched e-EPIC (Electronic Electoral Photo Identity Card), as a part of celebration.
97. Carolina Marin, who won the singles women title at the Thailand Open badminton tournament, is
from which country?
[A] Switzerland
[B] Japan
[C] Spain
[D] Thailand
Answer: Spain
Reigning Olympic champion, Carolina Marin from Spain and former World Champion Viktor Axelsen from
Denmark recently claimed their second Thailand Open badminton men’s and women’s singles titles
respectively.
The 27-year-old Carolina Marin went into the final without losing a single game across both
tournaments. The Badminton World Federation World Tour Finals will be contested by the top eight of
each discipline.
98. By which year, the Geological Survey of India (GSI) is set to complete National Geochemical
Mapping (NGCM) programme?
[A] 2022
[B] 2024
[C] 2025
[D] 2030
Answer: 2024
The central Government has recently stated that, Geological Survey of India (GSI) is in the process of
expediting some of its important national level surveys. The GSI has proposed to complete its National
Geochemical Mapping (NGCM) programme by 2024. join @aspirants85
The GSI has also commenced an initiative named National Geoscience Data Repository (NGDR) for
collecting all the geoscience data of the country.
99. What is the name of the public awareness campaign program on Ayurveda organised recently by
the All-India Institute of Ayurveda?
[A] Ayush Vedha
[B] Ayu Samvad
[C] Arogya Setu
[D] Covishield
Answer: Ayu Samvad
Recently, the All-India Institute of Ayurveda - New Delhi has conducted a large largest public awareness

campaign program on Ayurveda and Covid 19 pandemic and it has been named as “Ayu Samvad”.
This campaign is supported by Ministry of Ayush. More than 5 lakh lectures were organised across the
country by Ayurveda Physicians, during the campaign.
100. Which Indian state has celebrated its Golden Jubilee statehood day on January 25, 2021?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Kerala
[C] Himachal Pradesh
[D] Telangana
Answer: Himachal Pradesh
The Himalayan state of Himachal Pradesh has celebrated recently its 50th statehood day on January 25,
2021.
In 1970, the State of Himachal Pradesh Act was passed in the Parliament and the state came into
existence from January 25, 2071. It is the 18th Indian state to be formed in the country. Dr Yashwant
Singh Parmar was its first chief minister.
101. Which organisation has released the report titled “The Inequality Virus”?
[A] WHO
[B] NITI Aayog
[C] IMF
[D] Oxfam International
Answer: Oxfam International
The report titled “The Inequality Virus” has been released recently by Oxfam International. The report has
found that the Covid pandemic has deepened the existing inequalities.
The report has made a comparison that during the national lockdown in India its top 100 billionaires saw
their fortunes increase by Rs 12.97 trillion while 70,000 people lost their jobs every hour in the month of
April 2020.
102. As per UN, which country has become the world’s top destination for new foreign direct
investment last year?
[A] India
[B] Japan
[C] South Korea
[D] China
Answer: China
As per the United Nations data, China has become the world’s top destination for new foreign direct
investment in the year 2020. China overtook USA and gained the top spot in the world.
New overseas investments for USA fell by 49% in 2020 whereas in case of China, the FDI increased by
4%.
103. K.P. Sharma Oli, who was seen in news recently, was the Former Prime Minister of which
country?
[A] Nepal
[B] Thailand
[C] Bhutan
[D] Sri Lanka
Answer: Nepal
Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli belonging to the ruling communist party of Nepal, has been expelled
from the party by leaders Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ and former PM Madhav Kumar.

This decision has been made by the party, after the PM P. Sharma Oli dissolved the Lower House of the
Parliament called “Pratinidhi Sabha”.
104. Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar is awarded by which ministry?
[A] Ministry of Defence
[B] Ministry of Home Affairs
[C] Ministry of External Affairs
[D] Ministry of women and child development
Answer: Ministry of women and child development
32 children across the county have been recently awarded the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar,
2021.
Union Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India has been giving away this award
to children with outstanding abilities and accomplishments in the fields of innovation, scholastics,
sports, arts & culture, social service and bravery.
105. The ‘Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons’ was approved by the United Nations
General Assembly in which year?
[A] 2000
[B] 2003
[C] 2012
[D] 2017
Answer: 2017
The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons was approved by the United Nations General
Assembly in 2017.
Recently, this first treaty came into force and in response, India announced that it does not support the
treaty. None of the nine countries said to possess nuclear weapons and the NATO alliance supported
the treaty.
106. Which country hosted online international Climate Adaptation Summit (CAS Online)?
[A] Sweden
[B] Netherlands
[C] United Kingdom
[D] Australia
Answer: Netherlands
The Netherlands government played host to an online international Climate Adaptation Summit (CAS
Online) on 25 January 2021, under the leadership of Prime Minister Mark Rutte. It aims to help the
countries build a climate-resilient ecosystem back after the pandemic
Indian Prime Minister participated in the virtual conference and addressed the members. The Global
Center on Adaptation (GCA) released a "State and Trends in Adaptation 2020", which said global funding
must be increased ten-fold, to meet the UNEP’s climate risk mitigation data.
107. Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has been re-elected as the President of which nation?
[A] Portugal
[B] Italy
[C] Germany
[D] France
Answer: Portugal
Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has been re-elected as the President of Portugal. The right-wing President won
the elections with 60.7 percent of the vote.

Although the Prime Minister Antonio Costa is a Socialist, the President has a prominent role in the
nation’s polity with superior role in foreign policy and national security. President of Portugal has the
power to dissolve the Parliament.
108. What is the name of the Tax to be imposed in India on pollution causing vehicles?
[A] Green Tax
[B] Pollution Tax
[C] Fuel Tax
[D] Environment Tax
Answer: Green Tax
The Union Ministry of Road transport and highways has approved a proposal to impose green tax on
some category of vehicles that are old and causes pollution.
This move is seen as a means to phase out old and pollution causing vehicles from the country. The
ministry has also approved a policy for deregistration and scrapping of vehicles owned by government
departments which are more than 15 years old.
109. DRDO’s Integrated weapons system design centre has been inaugurated in which city?
[A] Mumbai
[B] New Delhi
[C] Hyderabad
[D] Kochi
Answer: Hyderabad
The DRDO’s Integrated weapons system design centre has been inaugurated by the Vice President M
Venkaiah Naidu at Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex – Hyderabad.
This centre would set an all-new platform for enhanced design - development for surface to air missile
(SAM) systems and ballistic missile defence (BMD) systems.
110. Which Indian organisation is examining about the need and operationalization of digital
currencies in India?
[A] SEBI
[B] RBI
[C] NPCI
[D] NITI Aayog
Answer: RBI
The nation’s central bank - Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has stated that it is examining the need to
introduce central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the country. Also, if the need is felt, RBI is also working
on the means to operationalize the digital currency in India.
This move comes against the back of increase in private digital currencies, virtual currencies.
111. The Armed Forces of which country participated in the Republic Day Parade of India in the year
2021?
[A] Nepal
[B] Bangladesh
[C] United Kingdom
[D] Bhutan
Answer: Bangladesh
A 122-member armed forces contingent of Bangladesh participated in the Rajpath at the Republic Day
parade of India. join @aspirants85
This comes as a part of celebration of the 50th anniversary of the 1971 Liberation War, by India and

Bangladesh. While Bangladesh takes part in the parade for the first time, it is the third foreign country
after France (2016) and the UAE (2017) to take part in India’s Republic Day parade.
112. Which organisation releases the ‘World Economic Situation and Prospects 2021’?
[A] World Bank
[B] International Monetary Fund
[C] United Nations
[D] Asian Development Bank
Answer: United Nations
The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) released the World Economic
Situation and Prospects 2021.
As per the report, India's economy is projected to grow at 7.3 per cent in 2021 while it is estimated to
contract by 9.6 per cent in 2020. According to the UN, the reasons for the contraction are the lockdown
and the fallen domestic consumption.
113. As per the International Monetary Fund, which is the only key country that would record a
double-digit growth in FY22?
[A] China
[B] India
[C] United States
[D] Germany
Answer: India
The International Monetary Fund released its latest World Economic Outlook Update recently. As per the
report, Indian economy would grow 11.5 per cent in FY22. It has revised the earlier forecast of 8.8 per
cent growth.
As per the IMF, India would be the only key country to record a double-digit growth and reclaim the
status of the fastest-growing major economy of the world.
114. Giuseppe Conte, who recently resigned, was the Prime Minister of which country?
[A] France
[B] Brazil
[C] Italy
[D] Peru
Answer: Italy
Giuseppe Conte resigned as Italian prime minister, as he lost the majority in the Senate due to a recent
coalition rupture.
The Italian President Sergio Mattarella is set to hold formal consultations with all the parties before
deciding the course of action.
115. The space agency of which country has recently released the images of the "The Lost Galaxy" of
the Virgo Cluster?
[A] India
[B] U.S.
[C] Japan
[D] China
Answer: U.S.
NGC 4535 is a famous galaxy and is one of the largest of the Virgo constellation. It is also dubbed as
the "The Lost Galaxy”.
Virgo Cluster is located about 50 million light-years from Earth. The Scientists at NASA have spotted the

spiral galaxy through their Hubble Space Telescope and released its images. It is a vast swirl of stars
containing a distinct bar structure at its center.
116. “Partnering for Racial Justice in Business”, which was making news recently, is an initiative of
which organisation?
[A] IMF
[B] World Bank
[C] WEF
[D] UN
Answer: WEF
World Economic Forum (WEF) launched a global coalition at the ongoing Davos Agenda Summit to end
racism at work place.
It has been named as “Partnering for Racial Justice in Business” initiative. Recently, Indian companies
Infosys and Tata Consultancy Services joined the alliance, whose founding members include 48
organisations including Google, Microsoft, Deutsche Bank, EY, among others.
117. What is the name of the virtual intelligence tool recently launched, which can help in
Government’s policy decisions?
[A] Apna
[B] Tejas
[C] Surya
[D] Vishnu
Answer: Tejas
Minister of Electronics and IT and Communications has recently launched virtual intelligence tool Tejas.
The tool can extract critical information for policy decisions thereby improving efficiency in government
services. The Minister also launched a virtual portal to access routine office applications called 'Work
from Anywhere' portal and 'e-Auction India'.
118. Which country announced a pledge of USD 150,000 for UN peace building operations?
[A] China
[B] India
[C] Japan
[D] Germany
Answer: India
India announced a pledge of USD 150,000 to the programmes and activities of the UN peacebuilding
fund this year.
TS Tirumurti, permanent representative of India to the United Nations announced this in a virtual address
to the High-Level Replenishment Conference for the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund.
119. Which Indian city recently unveiled a first-of-its kind Young Readers' Boat Library?
[A] Mumbai
[B] Kolkata
[C] Ahmedabad
[D] Cochin
Answer: Kolkata
The West Bengal Transport Corporation in association with a heritage book store has launched a Young
Readers' Boat Library.
Under the initiative, children can choose from a selection of 500 titles in English and Bengali on cruising
on the waters of Hooghly river on a three-hour-long trip.

120. Who is the Chairperson of the panel set up to review the proposed ban on 27 widely used
pesticides?
[A] TP Rajendran
[B] K Vijay Kumar
[C] C Sylendra Babu
[D] K Sivan
Answer: TP Rajendran
As per media reports, the Government has appointed an expert panel to review industry’s objections to
the proposed ban on 27 widely used pesticides.
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report in next three months. The Government has proposed to ban 27 pesticides, which are said to be
harmful to animals and humans.

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1. Which Indian Missile recently got approval from Union Cabinet for export – sales to friendly
foreign countries, on December, 2020?
1) Helina
2) Nag
3) Amogha
4) Prithvi
5) Akash
Answer- 5) Akash
Explanation:
On December 30, 2020, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave its approval to
the sale of Akash surface-to-air missile systems to friendly foreign countries. In this regard, it created a
high-powered Committee comprising Defence Minister Affairs Minister and National Security Advisor-NSA
to provide faster approvals for export of such platforms. Notably, the Government of India targets defence
exports worth $5 billion by 2024. Akash is a Surface to Air Missile with a range of 25 Kms.
2. Which organisation released the “Report on Trend and Progress of Banking in India 2019-20” that
highlighted the performance of banking and allied sectors?
1) CRISIL
2) World Economic Forum
3) World Bank
4) Reserve Bank of India
5) International Monetary Fund
Answer- 4) Reserve Bank of India
Explanation:
On December 29, 2020, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released “Report on Trend and Progress of Banking in
India 2019-20” under the broad theme of impact of COVID-19 on banking and non-banking sectors, and the
way forward. This report for the year ended June 30, 2020 has been submitted to the Central Government
in terms of Section 36(2) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949. The report presented the performance of the
banking sector, including co-operative banks, and non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) during 2019-
20.
3. Which was the only authorised bank in India to issue the Electoral bonds, as of December 2020?
2) Indian Overseas Bank
3) State Bank of India
4) NABARD
5) Punjab National Bank
Answer- 3) State Bank of India
Explanation:
Government of India announced that electoral bonds will be issued by the state-run lender's 29 authorised
branches of State Bank of India across the country from 1-10 January, 2021. The electoral bonds shall be
encashed by an eligible political party only through a bank account with the authorised bank. A person
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being an individual can buy Electoral Bonds, either singly or jointly with other individuals. The bonds shall
be valid for 15 calendar days from the date of issue and no payment shall be made to any payee political
party after that.
4. Which country’s MoU with Indian government for cooperation in the peaceful use of outer space
got approved by the Union Cabinet chaired by PM Modi on December, 2020?
1) Nepal
2) Japan
3) Sri Lanka
4) Bhutan
5) China
Answer- 4) Bhutan
Explanation:
On December 30, 2020, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the MoU
between Indian Government and Royal Government of Bhutan on Cooperation in the peaceful uses of outer
space which was signed on November 19, 2020 by both sides at Bangalore/Thimpu. Through this MoU both
nations will cooperate in potential interest areas, such as remote sensing of the earth; satellite
communication and satellite based navigation; Space science and planetary exploration; use of spacecraft
and space systems and ground system; and application of space technology.
5. Which among the following was NOT among the 4 Asian Tea Cultivation Sites that got recognized
as Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) by Food & Agriculture Organization
(FAO) on December, 2020?
1) Traditional Hadong Tea Agrosystem, South Korea
2) Traditional tea-grass integrated system, Japan
3) Glenburn Tea Estate, India
4) Fuzhou Jasmine & Tea Culture System, China
5) Pu’er Traditional Tea Agrosystem, China
Answer- 3) Glenburn Tea Estate, India
Explanation:
The Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations has named 4 Asian Tea Cultivation Sites –
2 from China & 1 each from South Korea & Japan as Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems
(GIAHS).
Site Country
The Pu’er Traditional Tea Agrosystem China
Fuzhou Jasmine & Tea Culture System China
Traditional tea-grass integrated system in Shizuoka Japan
Traditional Hadong Tea Agrosystem in Hwagae-myeon South Korea
6. Who received 2020’s “Eminent Engineer Award” presented by The Institution of Engineering and
Technology (IET)?
1) Vinod Kumar Yadav
2) Prabhakar Singh
3) K. Sivan
4) A. S. Kiran Kumar
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5) B. N. Suresh
Answer- 1) Vinod Kumar Yadav, Chairman & CEO of the Railway Board
Explanation:
Vinod Kumar Yadav, Chairman & CEO of the Railway Board, Ministry of Railways received the “Eminent
Engineer Award for the year 2020” for his contribution towards modernisation and reforms in Indian
Railways. The award was presented by The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).
7. Which organization alongside DRDO has conducted the maiden trial of ‘SAHAYAK-NG’ India’s 1st
indigenously Air Droppable Container on December, 2020?
1) Indian Air Force
2) Indian Coast Guard
3) ISRO
4) Indian Army
5) Indian Navy
Answer- 5) Indian Navy
Explanation:
On December 30, 2020, Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) & Indian Navy successfully
conducted the maiden trial of ‘SAHAYAK-NG’ which is India’s 1st indigenously designed and developed Air
Droppable Container. It was dropped from IL 38SD aircraft of the Indian Navy at Coast of Goa. This is a first-
of-its-kind trial involving mission critical systems.
8. Which entity became India’s 1st Private company to design, develop & test a full solid-fueled
rocket stage, named ‘Kalam-5’?
1) Boeing India Pvt Ltd
2) Skyroot Aerospace Pvt Ltd
3) Lockheed Martin India Pvt Ltd
4) BrahMos Aerospace Pvt Ltd
5) Airnetz Aviation Pvt Ltd
Answer- 2) Skyroot Aerospace Pvt Ltd
Explanation:
Skyroot Aerospace, an Indian Space Startup successfully test fired a solid propulsion rocket engine named
‘Kalam-5’ from a Private Test Facility at Nagpur, Maharashtra. It is the 1st Private company of India to
successfully design, develop & test a full solid-fueled rocket stage. It will now be used for propulsion of their
maiden rocket ‘Vikram-1’ which is expected to be launched in December, 2021 with the help of Indian Space
Research Organization (ISRO).
9. PM Modi virtually laid the foundation of 6 _________ Projects in Indore (Madhya Pradesh), Rajkot
(Gujarat), Chennai (Tamil Nadu), Ranchi (Jharkhand), Agartala (Tripura) and Lucknow (Uttar
Pradesh), on January, 2021.
1) AIMS Campus
2) Light House
3) Petrochemical Plant
4) Central University
5) ISRO laboratory
Answer- 2) Light House
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Explanation:
On January 1, 2021, Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually laid the foundation of six Light House Projects
(LHPs) in Indore (Madhya Pradesh), Rajkot (Gujarat), Chennai (Tamil Nadu), Ranchi (Jharkhand), Agartala
(Tripura) and Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh). These will be developed as a part of the Global Housing
Technology Challenge-India (GHTC-India) initiative under which 1,000 houses at each location are to be
constructed in a year (12 months), using six distinct technologies.
10. Which country will replace South Korea to co-chair the International Union for Conservation of
Nature (IUCN)-supported Asia Protected Areas Partnership (APAP) for 3 years?
1) Bangladesh
2) China
3) Japan
4) India
5) Indonesia
Answer- 4) India
Explanation:
India is all set to co-chair the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)-supported Asia
Protected Areas Partnership (APAP), a regional forum to conserve wildlife habitats for three years. In this
tenure India will assist other Asian countries in managing their protected areas. India will replace South
Korea which held this position for three years till November, 2020. Notably APAP is chaired by IUCN Asia
and co-chaired by an APAP country member.
11. Which bank partnered with RuPay to launch “RuPay PoS” in association with PayNearby
distributors to transform smartphones into merchant Point of Sale (PoS) terminals?
1) HDFC Bank
2) Axis Bank
3) RBL Bank
4) DCB Bank
5) Yes Bank
Answer- 3) RBL Bank
Explanation:
On December 31, 2020, the international card payment service RuPay partnered with RBL Bank to launch
an innovative payment solution for Indian merchants “RuPay PoS” in association with PayNearby. The
announcement for the same was made by National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). This
collaboration will transform smartphones into merchant Point of Sale (PoS) terminals for the retailers
enabling the latter to accept contactless payments of up to Rs 5,000.
12. Which organisation recently become an associate member of the International Organisation of
Securities Commissions(IOSCO) on January, 2020?
1) British Columbia Securities Commission
2) Financial Services and Markets Authority
3) Financial Market Authority
4) International Financial Services Centres Authority
5) British Virgin Islands Financial Services Commission
Answer- 4) International Financial Services Centres Authority(IFSCA)
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Explanation:
On 1st January 2021, the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) became an associate
member of the International Organisation of Securities Commissions(IOSCO), an international organisation
which sets the global standards for securities markets regulation. The membership will support IFSCA with
a platform to exchange information at global level and regional level in the fields of common interest.
13. Who was recently appointed as the New Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the
Railway Board under the Ministry of Railways, on January, 2021?
1) Vinod Kumar Yadav
2) Ajay Tyagi
3) Harsh Kumar Bhanwala
4) Suneet Sharma
5) Rekha Sharma
Answer- 4) Suneet Sharma
Explanation:
On 31st December 2020, The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved the appointment of Suneet
Sharma as the New Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Railway Board under the Ministry of
Railways. He takes over the charge from the incumbent VK Yadav upon the completion of his term as the
Chairman and CEO of the board on 31st December 2020.
14. Which state has won the Best Performing State award in the annual event of “Pradhan Mantri
Awas Yojana (Urban) Awards-2019”, awarded by PM Modi on January, 2021?
1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Telangana
Answer- 1) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
PM Modi gave away annual “Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) Awards-2019” for excellence in six
categories for the implementation of PMAY-U. The PMAY(U) awards were instituted by the Ministry of
Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) in 2019.
Category Awardee
Uttar Pradesh (UP) followed by Madhya Pradesh
Best Performing State (MP) and Andhra Pradesh (AP)
Best Practices and Innovation Awards Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
Best Performance (North East Region and Hilly
State) Tripura
Best Performing Municipal Corporation Visakhapatnam, AP
Best Performing Municipal Corporation (North
East Region and Hilly State) Agartala, Tripura
Best Performing Municipal Council Mirzapur, UP
Best Performing Municipal Council (North East
Region and Hilly State) Thoubal, Manipur
Best Performing Nagar Panchayat Malihabad, UP
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Best Performing Nagar Panchayat (North East

Region and Hilly State) Dineshpur, Uttarakhand
15. Where was the Rafale fighter jets of India and France planned to carryout Exercise SKYROS, on
January, 2021?
1) Thiruvananthapuram
2) Jodhpur
3) Jaipur
4) Hyderabad
5) Ghaziabad
Answer- 2) Jodhpur, Rajasthan
Explanation:
In a major development amid the ongoing border conflict with China, Rafale fighter jets of India and France
will carry out wargames codenamed Exercise SKYROS in Jodhpur in the third week of January next year.
16. Which organisation prepared the “Action Agenda for Atma Nirbhar Bharat (AAAN)” report that
was recently released by Union Minister, Harsh Vardhan on January, 2021?
1) National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER)
2) Department of Science & Technology (DST)
3) Inter University Accelerator Centre (IUAC)
4) International Institute of Forecasters (IIF)
5) Technology Information Forecasting and Assessment Council (TIFAC)
Answer- 5) Technology Information Forecasting and Assessment Council (TIFAC)
Explanation:
The Union Minister of Science and Technology, Earth Sciences Health & Family Welfare Dr. Harsh Vardhan,
released the Action Agenda for Atma Nirbhar Bharat (AAAN) prepared by Technology Information,
Forecasting and Assessment Council (TIFAC) in New Delhi. The document provided the recommendations
focusing towards local to global to revive the Indian economy. It should be noted that earlier TIFAC
prepared a report namely “Focused Interventions for ‘Make in India’: post COVID -19’ providing foresight
towards the understanding of technology interventions in key sectors
17. Where is the World’s longest railway platform being constructed, as of January 2021?
1) Vijayawada Railway Station, Andhra Pradesh
2) Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Maharashtra
3) Hubballi Railway station, Karnataka
4) Howrah Railway Station, West Bengal
5) Charbagh Railway Station, Lucknow
Answer- 3) Hubballi Railway station, Karnataka
Explanation:
Karnataka’s Hubballi Railway station officially Shree Siddharoodha Swamiji railway station is set to get the
“world’s longest railway platform” of 1500 plus meters’ length and 10 meters’ width. The platform will be
inaugurated in March 2021. The construction of the platform is done with an expenditure of Rs. 90 core for
remodeling the station. The existing 440-meter-long platform number 1 will be expanded to the length of
1,505 meters.
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18. What was the annual growth rate predicted for all India House Price Index (HPI) in Q2 FY-
21(July-September) as per RBI’s “Consumer Confidence Survey (CCS)” data, as of January, 2021?
1) 3.3%
2) 7.7%
3) 6.8%
4) 2.8%
5) 1.1%
Answer- 5) 1.1%
Explanation:
On January 1, 2021, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) launched the January 2021 round of household surveys
namely “Inflation Expectations Survey of Households (IESH)” and “Consumer Confidence Survey (CCS)” to
represent inflation expectations and consumer confidence. In accordance with RBI “Consumer Confidence
Survey (CCS)” data, the annual growth (y-o-y) in all-India House Price Index (HPI) remained moderate at
1.1% in Q2FY21 (July-September) as compared to 2.8% in the Q1FY21 and 3.3% in Q2FY20.
19. Who became the 1st woman Chairperson of SAIL on January, 2021?
1) Anil K Chaudhary
2) Soma Mondal
3) Chanda Kochhar
4) Rekha Sharma
5) Arundhati Bhattacharya
Answer- 2) Soma Mondal
Explanation:
On January 1, 2021 Soma Mondal took charge as the chairman of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL).
She becomes the 1st woman chairperson of SAIL. She succeeds Anil Kumar Chaudhary who superannuated
on December 31, 2020. Prior to this appointment Soma Mondal was serving as the Director (Commercial) of
SAIL. SAIL is one of the largest steel-making companies in India. It is the Maharatna Central Public Sector
Enterprises(CPSE).
20. When was World Braille Day annually observed by United Nation?
1) 1st January
2) 2nd January
3) 4th January
4) 14th January
5) 12th January
Answer- 3) 4th January
Explanation:
The United Nations(UN) World Braille Day is annually observed on 4th January, to promote and create
awareness about the importance of Braille as a means of communication in the complete realization of the
human rights of the visually impaired and partially sighted people. This year (2021) marks the 3rd edition
of the World Braille Day. The day marks the birth anniversary of Louis Braille.
21. India flagged off the 40th Indian Scientific Expedition to _______ from the Mormugao Port, Goa on
January, 2021.
1) Pacific Ocean
2) Indian Ocean
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3) Arctic
4) Antarctica
5) Mariana Trench
Answer- 4) Antarctica
Explanation:
On January 5, 2020, India flagged off the 40th Indian Scientific Expedition to Antarctica (40-ISEA) from the
Mormugao Port, Goa by the Ministry of Earth Science. The Expedition will have 43 members and the
chartered ice-class vessel MV Vasiliy Golovnin will take the team to Antarctica. On return, the vessel will
bring back the members of the 39th Expedition. India has 3 permanent research base stations in Antarctica
– Dakshin Gangotri, Maitri, & Bharati. There are two operational research stations in Antarctica named
Maitri & Bharati.
22. What was the permissible Trans-Fatty Acids (TFA) level in oil & fat set by FSSAI for 2021?
1) 5%
2) 7%
3) 2%
4) 4%
5) 3%
Answer- 5) 3%
Explanation:
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) released guidelines to reduce the permissible
level of Trans-Fatty Acids (TFA) in oils and fats to 3% for 2021 & 2% by 2022 from the current permissible
limit of 5%. The regulation applies to edible refined oils, vanaspati (partially hydrogenated oils), margarine,
bakery shortenings & other mediums of cooking like vegetable fat spreads & mixed fat spreads. TFA is
associated with increased risk of heart attacks & deaths from coronary heart disease.
23. Which Indian Meteorological Observatory was recently conferred with the status of ‘Centennial
Observing Station’ by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), on January 2021?
1) Patna
2) Chennai
3) Ahmedabad
4) Pune
5) Nagpur
Answer- 1) Patna
Explanation:
Patna Meteorological Observatory has been conferred the status of ‘Centennial Observing Station’ by the
World Meteorological Organization (WMO) to recognize its contribution towards long-term meteorological
observation exceeding over 100 years. The Patna meteorological observatory was established in 1867 by
the British Corps of Engineers. Globally, there are 234 such recognised stations, In India alone, there are 12
recognized stations.
24. Where was the 450 Km long Natural Gas Pipleline constructed by GAIL that was recently
inaugurated by PM Modi, on December, 2021?
1) Dabhol-Bengaluru
2) Vijaipur-Dadri
3) Kochi-Mangaluru
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4) Wayanad-Bangalore
5) Ahmedabad-Jaipur
Answer- 3) Kochi-Mangaluru
Explanation:
On January 5, 2020, PM Modi virtually inaugurated the 450 Km Long Kochi-Mangaluru Natural Gas Pipeline.
The pipeline has been constructed by GAIL (India) Ltd at a cost of INR 3, 000 crores. The pipeline will carry
natural gas from Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) regasification terminal at Kochi, Kerala to Mangaluru,
Karnataka. The PM cited the inauguration of the pipeline as a step towards Government’s ‘One Nation One
Gas Grid’. Government plans to increase the share of natural gas in the energy sector from the present 6%
to 15% by 2030.
25. Which bank received Rs. 5,500 crores in Zero-Coupon bonds from Central Government for its
recapitalisation, on January, 2021?
1) Punjab and Sind Bank
2) Union Bank of India
3) Oriental Bank of Commerce
4) Corporation Bank
Answer- 1) Punjab and Sind Bank(P&SB)
Explanation:
In a first of its kind move Central Government has issued Rs 5,500 crore in zero-coupon bonds to
recapitalise Punjab and Sind Bank (P&SB) by allowing it to park the paper in its held-to-maturity (HTM)
category at face value rather than the discounted market rate. This move of capital infusion was approved
by the Ministry of Finance on November 10, 2020. These bonds are not tradable, the lender has kept them
in the HTM bucket, not requiring it to book any mark-to-market gains or losses from these bonds. These
non-interests bearing, non-transferable special GOI securities.
26. Which organisation partnered with Jammu & Kashmir Government to launch health insurance
coverage under AB-PMJAY Social, Endeavour for Health, and Telemedicine(SEHAT)?
1) Star Health and Allied Insurance
2) United India Insurance
3) Oriental Insurance Company
4) Bajaj Allianz General Insurance
5) ICICI Lombard
Answer- 4) Bajaj Allianz General Insurance
Explanation:
On December 28, 2020 Bajaj Allianz General Insurance in association with Jammu & Kashmir Government
launches health insurance coverage under Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-
PMJAY) Social, Endeavour for Health, and Telemedicine(SEHAT). This extended scheme was launched by
Prime Minister of India, Mr. Narendra Modi. through video conferencing on December 26, 2020.
27. Who will head the high-level group, “South Asia Group for Energy (SAGE)” by Indian Government
for the development of South Asia energy security architecture?
1) Ram Vinay Shahi
2) Anil Sardana
3) Rakesh Nath
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4) Preeti Saran
5) Amar Sinha
Answer- 1) Ram Vinay Shahi
Explanation:
On January 5, 2021, the Central Government of India has set up high-level group named “South Asia Group
for Energy (SAGE)” headed by Ram Vinay Shahi for the development of South Asia energy security
architecture. It has been set up under the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)-run think tank Research and
Information System for Developing Countries (RIS).
28. Where did Union Minister Harsh Vardhan virtually inaugurate India’s 1st Coalition for Epidemic
Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) laboratory?
1) Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), Mumbai
2) Translational Health Science & Technology Institute (THSTI), Faridabad
3) National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS), Bangalore
4) Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai
5) Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore
Answer- 2) Translational Health Science & Technology Institute (THSTI), Faridabad
Explanation:
On January 5, 2021, Union Minister for Science & Technology, Harsh Vardhan virtually inaugurated the
Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) Laboratory at the Translational Health Science &
Technology Institute (THSTI), Faridabad. This is the 1st of its Kind in India & one of the Seven labs of the
Global network. The Labs can be used by COVID-19 vaccine developers for free to assess immunogenicity of
their vaccine candidate against a common protocol.
29. Which state government announced the “Kisan Kalyan Mission” aimed at doubling Farmers’
Income?
1) Gujarat
2) Maharashtra
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Assam
5) Madhya Pradesh
Answer- 3) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
On January 6, 2021, Uttar Pradesh government (UP) Chief Minister (CM) Yogi Adityanath launched a 3-week
long campaign namely “Kisan Kalyan Mission” for the state’s farmer welfare and to double their income. It
will be organised in every development block of all 75 districts. As a part of the mission, the UP government
will also felicitate 100 ‘progressive farmers’ by recognizing them as role models. Their databases will also
be prepared by the government.
30. Which Financial entity was recently signed a loan worth USD 105 Million to Government of India,
for development of Inland Water Transport in West Bengal, on January, 2021?
2) Asian Development Bank
3) European Central Bank
4) New Development Bank
5) World Bank
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Answer- 5) World Bank

Explanation:
On January 5, 2021, Government of India (GoI), Government of West Bengal (WB)& World Bank signed USD
105 Million Project (approximately INR 767 Crores) for the West Bengal Inland Water Transport, Logistics
and Spatial Development Project. The Project will enhance the capacity and improve the safety of Inland
Water Transport System Restore existing ferries, buying new ferries with enhanced design Install electronic
gates in 40 locations.
31. RBI announced introduction of LEI for all transactions worth Rs. 50 Crore and above undertaken
through RTGS & NEFT effective from April 1, 2021, What does LEI stands for?
1) Large Equity Identifier
2) Legal Entity Identifier
3) Limitless Entity Individual
4) Large Entity Indicator
5) Legal Equity Indicator
Answer- 2) Legal Entity Identifier
Explanation:
On January 5, 2021, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced the introduction of Legal Entity Identifier
(LEI) for all payment transactions of Rs 50 crore and above undertaken by entities through Real Time Gross
Settlement (RTGS) and National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT) effective from April 1, 2021. It is a
unique 20-digit global reference number to identify legal entities participating in financial transactions. It
makes the identification of an entity easy in the global database. This maintain records of all transactions of
Rs 50 crore and above through RTGS or NEFT.
32. Which bank recently signed an MoU with Indian Army to provide the service account “Shaurya
Salary Account”, on January, 2021?
1) Bank of Baroda
2) Canara Bank
3) Bank of India
4) Bandhan Bank
Answer- 4) Bandhan Bank
Explanation:
On January 5, 2021 Bandhan Bank Ltd signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian
Army for the Bandhan Bank Shaurya Salary Account. The serving personnel of Indian Army will be provided
the services of the account through the Bank’s network of banking outlets. It is a zero-balance salary
account with 6% interest on balance above Rs.1 lakh.
33. What was the projected growth rate of India for FY 2021-22 in the Global Economic Prospects
report released by World Bank, on January, 2021?
1) 5.2%
2) 7.77%
3) 8.3%
4) 5.4%
5) 7.6%
Answer- 4) 5.4%
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Explanation:
According to the Global Economic Prospects (GEP-January 2021) report released by the World Bank (WB),
India is expected to grow at 5.4% in the Financial Year (FY) 2021-22 & 5.2% in FY 2022-23 after an
expected contraction of 9.6% in FY 2020/21. The report also highlighted that the Global Economy is
expected to expand by 4% in 2021. India’s debt is expected to rise by 17% points of GDP owing to severe
output contraction of more than 9%.
34. Which Metro Rail Corporation signed an MoU with DRDO for implementing DRDO’s advanced
biodigester Mk-II technology for treatment of human waste in the metro rail network, on January,
2021?
1) Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation
2) Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation
3) Delhi Metro Rail Corporation
4) Namma Metro
5) Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation
Answer- 1) Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation
Explanation:
On January 5, 2021, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) & Maharashtra Metro Rail
Corporation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) through which DRDO will provide technical
support for the implementation of advanced biodigester Mk-II technology for treatment of human waste
(night soil) in the metro rail network. The biodigester units (a non-sewered sanitation technology) will help
in conserving water & protecting the environment.
35. When was World Day of War Orphans observed annually across the globe?
1) January 6
2) December 4
3) January 4
4) December 30
5) January 2
Answer- 1) January 6
Explanation:
World Day of War Orphans is observed annually on January 6 around the world to raise awareness about
the difficult situation of the children who have been orphaned due to war and the need to care for these
children who live in traumatic conditions in war-torn areas. The day also aims to address the war orphans
as it has become a growing worldwide humanitarian and social crisis.
36. What was the data provided through the LASI Wave-1 Report 2020, India’s 1st and the world’s
largest survey of its kind, that was virtually released by Union Minister Harsh Vardhan?
1) Agricultural Survey of India
2) Vaccine Penetration among States
3) Digital Learning in India
4) Ageing Population of India
5) Health Care Facilities
Answer- 4) Ageing population of India
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Explanation:
On January 6, 2021, Union Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoH&FW)
virtually released the Longitudinal Ageing Study in India (LASI) Wave-1 Report 2020 based on full–scale
national. It is India’s first and the world’s largest survey providing base for designing national and state
level programme and policies for ageing population in India. Elderly population is currently growing at
around 3% annually, the numbers will triple to 319 million in 2050.
37. Between which states did the World’s 1st Double Stack Long Haul 1.5 Km Container Train made
its inaugural journey, that was virtually flagged off by PM Modi?
1) Madhya Pradesh – Haryana
2) Gujarat – Maharashtra
3) Punjab – Maharashtra
4) Haryana – Rajasthan
5) West Bengal – Punjab
Answer- 4) Haryana – Rajasthan
Explanation:
On January 7, 2021, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the 306-Km long New
Rewari in Haryana-New Madar in Rajasthan section of Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC) &
flagged off the World’s 1st Double Stack Long Haul 1.5 Km Container Train hauled by electric traction from
Atela in Haryana – Kishangarh in Rajasthan. This operation will have an increased axle load of 25 tonnes.
The wagons will carry 4 times more weight compared to the current capacity.
38. Which bank recently signed an MoU with SIDBI enabling MSME customers to apply online for
one-time restructuring (OTR), in January 2021?
1) Bank of Baroda
2) Canara Bank
3) Bank of India
4) Bandhan Bank
Answer- 1) Bank of Baroda
Explanation:
On January 6, 2021, Bank of Baroda (BoB) has signed an MoU with the Small Industries Development Bank
of India (SIDBI) to enable micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) customers of the former to apply
online for one-time restructuring (OTR). With this, the eligible MSME entities can get credit exposure up to
Rs 25 crore. The MSME Customer can now access the web-based portal, “Asset Restructuring Module for
MSMEs (ARM-MSME)”.
39. Which Urban Co-operative Bank became the 1st to voluntarily convert into a scheduled
commercial bank, under RBI’s ‘Scheme on voluntary transition of Urban Co-operative Bank(UCB)
into a Small Finance Bank’.?
1) Shivalik Mercantile Co-operative Bank
2) Punjab and Maharashtra Co-operative Bank
3) Janalaxmi Co-operative Bank
4) Indian Mercantile Co-operative Bank
5) Nasik Merchant's Co-operative Bank
Answer- 1) Shivalik Mercantile Co-operative Bank
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Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India(RBI) has issued a scheduled commercial banking license to Shivalik Mercantile
Co-operative Bank (SMCB) Ltd to carry on business as a Small Finance Bank(SFB) under its ‘Scheme on
voluntary transition of Urban Co-operative Bank(UCB) into a Small Finance Bank’. It is the 1st UCB in India
to transit to SFB under the scheme. SMCB is renamed as Shivalik Small Finance Bank (SSFB). The bank
expects to commence business as a SFB by April 2021.
40. Who was appointed as the 1st full-time Director of RBI’s the College of Supervisors (CoS)?
1) NS Viswanathan
2) Rabi Narayan Mishra
3) BP Kanungo
4) Raghuram Rajan
5) D. Subbarao
Answer- 1) NS Viswanathan
Explanation:
On January 6, 2020, the College of Supervisors (CoS), which was set up by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in
May 2020, has now been fully operationalized for effective supervision of the regulated entities. It was
functioning in a limited way in virtual mode since May 2020. CoS will have a full-time Director. RBI has
appointed Rabi Narayan Mishra, its former Executive Director as the Director of CoS. The Academic
Advisory Council (AAC) was Chaired by NS Viswanathan, former Deputy Governor, RBI.
STATIC GK
1. Where is Sukhna Lake located?

1) Puducherry
2) Maharashtra
3) Chandigarh
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Kerala
Answer- 3) Chandigarh
Explanation:
Sukhna Lake is located in Chandigarh.
2. Giant Rock Bee Honey, is a tribal product of which state?

1) Kerala
2) Karnataka
3) Assam
4) Jharkhand
5) Tamil Nadu
Answer-5) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
Giant Rock Bee Honey, a unique variant of honey, sourced from Malayali Tribes of Tamil Nadu, got added to
Tribes India Collection
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3. Where was the 2028 edition of the world’s largest multisport event “Olympic” games scheduled?
1) India
2) UAE
3) USA
4) Russia
5) Belgium
Answer-3) USA
Explanation:
BCCI board to back ICC bid for cricket’s inclusion in 2028, Olympics 2028. The 2028 edition of the world’s
largest multisport event “Olympic” games was scheduled to be held at The United States of America.
4. Recently a deadly attack was carried out at the Aden airport, where is Aden city?
1) Syria
2) Turkey
3) Saudi Arabia
4) Iran
5) Yemen
Answer- 5) YemenAnswer & Explanation
Explanation:
India strongly condemned a deadly attack at the Aden airport in Yemen shortly after a plane carrying the
cabinet ministers of the war-torn country's newly formed government landed. At least 20 people were
killed and over 50 sustained injuries in the attack. However, all the members of the new cabinet were safe.
5. Where is Thoubal Dam located?

1) Karnataka
2) Manipur
3) Maharashtra
4) Tripura
5) Uttarakhand
Answer- 2) Manipur
Explanation:
Amit Shah inaugurated the e-office and Thoubal Multipurpose Project (Thoubal Dam) in Imphal, Manipur
through virtual mode.
6. Where is Sitabani Wildlife Reserve located?

1) Tamil Nadu
2) Gujarat
3) Uttarakhand
4) Punjab
5) Madhya Pradesh
Answer- 3) Uttarakhand
Explanation:
Uttarakhand is in talks with the Madhya Pradesh government to bring white tigers to Nainital’s Sitabani
Wildlife Reserve for a forthcoming tiger safari project.
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7. Bordering which states is the popular trekking area Dzukou Valley located?
1) Maharashtra & Goa
2) Madhya Pradesh & Maharashtra
3) Tamil Nadu & Kerala
4) Gujarat & Punjab
5) Nagaland & Manipur
Answer- 5) Nagaland & Manipur
Explanation:
The popular trekking location Dzukou Valley is located bordering Nagaland and Manipur.
8. Where is Bogibeel Bridge located?

1) Manipur
2) Sikkim
3) Himachal Pradesh
4) Assam
5) Nagaland
Answer- 4) Assam
Explanation:
In order to promote river tourism in Assam, CM Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated river cruise
Brahmaputra’r Mukuta at the bank of the Brahmaputra near Bogibeel bridge in Dibrugarh, Assam.
9. Where is Dibru-Saikhowa National Park located?

1) Manipur
2) Sikkim
3) Himachal Pradesh
4) Assam
5) Nagaland
Answer- 4) Assam
Explanation:
Dibru-Saikhowa National Park is located in Assam.
10. Where is the Ramsar site Deepor Beel located?

1) West Bengal
2) Assam
3) Sikkim
4) Mizoram
5) Manipur
Answer- 2) Assam
Explanation:
The Kamrup district administration has prohibited community fishing at Deepor Beel, a wetland on the
south-western edge of Guwahati, its Assam’s only Ramsar site.
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2nd Week (9-16)
1. Which country will chair the UNSC – Counter Terrorism Committee for 2022?
1) China
2) South Africa
3) Qatar
4) Egypt
5) India
Answer- 5) India
Explanation:
Permanent Representative of India to United Nations (UN) TS Tirumurti announced that India will head 3
Important Committees of United Nations Security Council (UNSC) – Counter-Terrorism Committee (for
2022), Taliban Sanctions Committee (also called the 1988 Sanctions Committee) & Libya Sanctions
Committee. India will chair the Counter-Terrorism Committee in 2022 which will coincide with the 75th
Anniversary of India’s Independence. India will serve as President of the UNSC in August 2021 & preside
the UNSC council again in 2022
2. Which bank recently partnered with IIT Kanpur and Foundation for Innovation & Research in
Science & Technology (FIRST) to jointly set up ‘Fintech Innovation Centre (FIC)’, in January, 2021?
2) Canara Bank
4) Kotak Mahindra Bank
Answer- 3) Punjab National Bank
Explanation:
On January 7, 2021 Punjab National Bank (PNB) partnered with Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur
and Foundation for Innovation & Research in Science & Technology (FIRST) to jointly set up ‘Fintech
Innovation Centre (FIC)’, the Punjab National Bank – IIT Kanpur Innovation Centre at the IIT Kanpur
campus. PNB will provide problem statements and also guidance regarding banking regulations.
3. Which Bank signed a MoU with NABFOUNDATION to provide working capital for Self-Help Groups
(SHGs) to undertake ‘My Pad My Right’ project, as of January, 2021?
1) Central Bank of India
3) United Bank of India
5) Bank of Maharashtra
Answer- 1) Central Bank of India
Explanation:
On January 7, 2021 Central Bank of India (CBoI) signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with
NABFOUNDATION to provide working capital for Self-Help Groups (SHGs) to undertake ‘My Pad My Right’
project. The project is sponsored by National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development(NABARD) &
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enables SHG’s to manufacture sanitary pads. Smriti Irani, Union Minister for Women and Child
Development and Textiles launched “My Pad My Right” on October 15, 2020.
4. Which Bank partnered with Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) to provide contactless card for
fuel purchase anywhere in India, in January 2021?
2) Canara Bank
4) Kotak Mahindra Bank
Explanation:
On January 7, 2021 Indian Oil Corporation Limited(IOCL) in partnership with State Bank of India (SBI)
launched ‘IndianOil – SBI co-branded RuPay Debit Card’. This contactless card can be used anywhere in
India. The card holder can earn 6X reward points for every Rs. 200 spent at IndianOil fuel stations. In
addition to this, reward points can also be earned on spending on dining, movies, etc.,
5. What was the GDP growth of India for FY 2020-21 ,a First Advance Estimates of National Income
by National Statistical Office (NSO)?
1) – 7.2%
2) – 6.6%
3) – 8.2%
4) – 7.7%
5) – 8.9%
Answer- 4) – 7.7%
Explanation:
On January 7, 2021, the National Statistical Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme
Implementation (MoSPI) released the First Advance Estimates of National Income at both Constant (2011-
12) and Current Prices, for FY 2020-21. The growth in real GDP during 2020-21 is estimated at -7.7% as
compared to the growth rate of 4.2% in 2019-20.
6. Which organisation received DRDO’s prestigious Defence Technology Absorption Award in

January, 2021?
1) Kirloskar Electric Co. Ltd
2) Centum Electronics Ltd
3) Bharat Electronics
4) Sterlite Technologies
5) Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd
Answer- 2) Centum Electronics Ltd
Explanation:
Bangalore-based Centum Electronics Limited, the leading Electronics Company, was awarded the
prestigious Defence Technology Absorption Award by DRDO (Defence Research and Development
Organization). They received the award for their contribution towards the absorption of critical technology
in defence space systems and pioneering the development of Space Grade Hardware of onboard Satellite
based Electronic Warfare Payload for the Satellite Mission Kautilya.
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7. Which country’s 1st Indigenously developed satellite “Amazonia-1” will be launched by ISRO?
1) Mexico
2) Colombia
3) Ecuador
4) Chile
5) Brazil
Answer- 5) Brazil
Explanation:
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to launch Amazonia-1, the first satellite to have been
developed completely in Brazil by the National Institute for Space Research (INPE), the Brazil’s apex space
research body. Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates airline, has executed a cargo charter to
transport Amazonia-1 from Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil to Chennai.
8. Who became the World’s Richest person in January, 2021?

1) Jeff Bezos
2) Elon Musk
3) Bill Gates
4) Steve Jobs
5) Bernard Arnault
Answer- 2) Elon Musk
Explanation:
In January 2021, Elon Musk just became the richest person in the world, with a net worth of more than
$185 billion. Increase in Tesla’s share price pushed Musk past Jeff Bezos, who had been the richest person
since 2017 and is currently worth about $184 billion. Musk’s wealth surge over the past year marks the
fastest rise to the top of the rich list in history.
9. Which country recently signed a loan agreement worth Rs 2,113 crore to India, in January, 2021?
1) Australia
2) China
3) USA
4) European Union
5) Japan
Answer- 5) Japan
Explanation:
On January 8, 2020, a loan agreement was signed between India and Japan for JPY (Japanese yen) 30 billion
(Rs 2,113 crore) to support India’s efforts at providing social assistance to the poor and vulnerable
households severely impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. It is named as Covid-19 Crisis Response Support
Loan for Social Protection. With this, Japan’s Covid-related assistance to India amounts to more than Rs
5,800 crore.
10. What was India’s economic growth rate in the last five years i.e. 2015-20, as per India's 7th
Trade Policy Review (TPR) concluded at WTO, in January, 2021?
1) 7.8%
2) 8%
3) 8.2%
4) 7.4%
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5) 5.4%
Answer- 4) 7.4%
Explanation:
On January 6, 2021, India’s 7th Trade Policy Review (TPR) initiated at the World Trade Organization in
Geneva, Switzerland. India’s official delegation for the TPR is headed by the Commerce Secretary, Dr. Anup
Wadhawan. India’s 6th TPR took place in 2015. During the TPR, a comprehensive Report issued by the WTO
Secretariat which acknowledged India’s strong economic growth at 7.4% during in the last five years i.e.
2015-20.
11. Which organisation recently signed an MoU with National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)
for establishing Clean & Energy Efficient Interventions at NHAI Establishments, in January, 2021?
1) Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL)
2) Nuclear Power Corporation of India (NPCI)
3) Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA)
4) Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)
5) Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
Answer- 1) Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL)
Explanation:
On January 8, 2021, Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), National Highways Authority of India
(NHAI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish Clean & Energy Efficient Interventions
at NHAI Establishments. EESL will set up Solar Power Projects, energy efficient LED lighting and EV
Charging stations at NHAI establishments. This will reduce dependence on fossil fuel, reduce emissions &
achieve sustainable development across Toll Plazas, highway lighting & other NHAI establishments.
12. Which organisation got approval from the Competition Commission of India (CCI) in January,
2021 to acquire 100% shareholding of Columbia Asia Hospitals Private Limited(CAHPL)?
1) Dr. Lal PathLabs Limited
2) Apollo Hospitals
3) Manipal Health Enterprises Private Limited
4) Fortis Healthcare Limited
5) Medanta
Answer- 3) Manipal Health Enterprises Private Limited
Explanation:
On January 8, 2021 The Competition Commission of India (CCI) gave approval to the acquisition of 100%
shareholding of Columbia Asia Hospitals Private Limited(CAHPL) by Manipal Health Enterprises Private
Limited(MHEPL). After this acquisition MHEPL will become India’s 2nd largest healthcare chain, after
Apollo Hospitals. The combined entity will have 27 hospitals across 15 cities with more than 4000 doctors
and over 10,000 employees.
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13. Madhavsinh Solanki, a former Chief Minister(CM) passed away in January, 2021. He served 3
terms as the Chief Minister of ______. @bhawna_weekly_quiz_pdfs
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) West Bengal
4) Himachal Pradesh
5) Gujarat
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Answer- 5) Gujarat
Explanation:
On January 9, 2021 Madhavsinh Solanki, a former Chief Minister(CM) of Gujarat who served for 3 terms
passed away at the age of 94 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. He held portfolios as union minister of Planning
(1988-89) and external affairs (1991-92), while being a member of Rajya Sabha from 1988 to 1994. He
belongs to Indian National Congress(INC) party. He was born on 30 July 1927 in Gujarat. He was the
longest-serving Chief Minister of Gujarat before Narendra Modi.
14. What was the theme of 16th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, that was celebrated on January 9, 2021?
1) 100 years of Gandhi’s return from South Africa
2) Apna Bharat, Apna Gaurav
3) Redefining engagement with the Indian diaspora
4) Contributing to Aatmanirbhar Bharat
5) Role of Indian Diaspora in building a New India
Answer- 4) Contributing to Aatmanirbhar Bharat
Explanation:
Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) 2021 was celebrated on January 9, 2021.The Day is celebrated once in every
two years. During this day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated PBD Convention 2021 virtually in
New Delhi, a flagship event of the Ministry of External Affairs to strengthen the participation of the overseas
Indian community. H.E. President Santokhi of Suriname was the chief guest of the PBD Convention 2021.
Theme of the 16th PBD Convention 2021– “Contributing to Aatmanirbhar Bharat”.
15. Where is the Cherry Blossom Mao Festival celebrated annually?

1) Uttarakhand
2) Jaipur
3) Manipur
4) Sikkim
5) Arunachal Pradesh
Answer- 3) Manipur
Explanation:
On January 9, 2021, an annual Cherry Blossom Mao Festival was held at Mao in Senapati district, Manipur. It
was virtually inaugurated by Chief Minister (CM) of Manipur N Biren Singh from the CM Secretariat in
Imphal, amid COVID-19. The festival marked the beginning of pink season in the district. The Mao area of
Senapati district in Manipur is known for Cherry Blossom, a plant which is popularly known as Sakura in
Japan.
16. What was India’s rank in the 3rd edition of Digital Evolution Scorecard 2020 developed by Tufts
University’s Fletcher School in partnership with Mastercard?
1) 3rd
2) 9th
3) 8th
4) 7th
5) 4th
Answer- 5) 4th
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Explanation:
On January 11, 2021, the 3rd edition of Digital Evolution Scorecard 2020 developed by Tufts University’s
Fletcher School in partnership with Mastercard was released in which India ranked 4th.The scorecard is
topped by China followed by Azerbaijan, Indonesia. It should be noted that India doubled its mobile internet
connectivity in the last four years It will add 350 million smartphones by 2023. Its objective is to help
governments, businesses and investors understand what they need to emerge ahead of the competition.
17. Which Unmanned Aerial Vehicle will get the DRDO’s Indigenously developed Retractable
Landing Gear (RLG) Systems as of January, 2021?
1) Rustom-H MALE UAV
2) TAI Aksungur
3) Pegaz 011
4) Tapas BH-201
5) Rustom-1 UAV
Answer- 4) Tapas BH-201
Explanation:
On January 10, 2021, the Retractable Landing Gear (RLG) Systems Indigenously developed by Combat
Vehicles Research and Development of Establishment (CVRDE) (An DRDO Lab) for TAPAS (Tactical
Airborne Platform for Aerial Surveillance-Beyond Horizon-201 or Tapas BH-201 also known as Rustom-II)
& SWiFT (Stealth Wing Flying Testbed) Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs).
18. Who authored the book “Gazing Eastwards: Of Buddhist Monks and Revolutionaries in China,
1957”?
1) Karan Thapar
2) Romila Thapar
3) Anita Desai
4) Ramachandra Guha
5) Jhumpa Lahiri
Answer- 2) Romila Thapar
Explanation:
The book titled ‘Gazing Eastwards: Of Buddhist Monks and Revolutionaries in China, 1957’ was authored by
Romila Thapar, an Indian historian. She declined the Padma Bhushan award in 1992 and 2005. The book
accounts a few months that Romila Thapar spent in China in 1957 along with Sri Lankan art historian Anil
de Silva, where she worked at two cave sites, namely Maijishan in north China and Dunhuang on the edge of
the Gobi Desert in Northwest China.
19. Which portal was launched by Ministry of Education to provide training to teachers through
various online training modules?
1) E-Gyan Mitra
2) ASPIRE
3) SAMARTH
4) U-Rise
5) NISHTHA
Answer- 5) NISHTHA
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Explanation:
On January 10, 2021, the Ministry of Education (MoE) issued guidelines for identification, admission and
continued education of migrant children for States and UTs during school closure and when the school re-
open. These were issued to mitigate the COVID-19 impact for Out of School Children (OoSC). Teacher
Capacity Building through effective utilization of the online NISHTHA (National Initiative for School Heads’
and Teachers’ Holistic Advancement) training modules.
20. Which National Park/ Wildlife Sanctuary (NP/WLS) secured top score in the ‘Management
Effectiveness Evaluation(MEE) of 146 National Parks & Wildlife Sanctuaries in India, 2018-19’
report?
1) Sainj WLS
2) Jaldapara NP
3) Tirthan WLS
4) Nagarhole NP
5) Great Himalayan NP
Answer- 3) Tirthan WLS
Explanation:
On January 11, 2021, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), Prakash
Javadekar released the ‘Management Effectiveness Evaluation(MEE) of 146 National Parks & Wildlife
Sanctuaries in India, 2018-19’ report. MEE is a framework for testing the effectiveness of Protected Areas in
India.
NP & WLS State Score
Tirthan WLS Himachal Pradesh 84.17
Great Himalayan NP Himachal Pradesh 84.17
Sainj WLS Himachal Pradesh 82.5
Raiganj WLS West Bengal 81.03
Jaldapara NP West Bengal 80.83
21. National Aluminium Company Ltd (NALCO) will allocate Rs 22,000 crore for construction of a
1400-MW feeder captive power plant (CPP) in _________.
1) Koraput, Odisha
2) Jindal, Chhattisgarh
3) Mundra, Gujarat
4) Korba, Chhattisgarh
5) Angul, Odisha
Answer- 5) Angul, Odisha
Explanation:
Union minister Pralhad Joshi said the state-run National Aluminium Company Ltd (NALCO) will invest
around Rs 30,000 crore for its ambitious expansion and diversification projects in the next six to seven
years (2027-28), which will help achieve the Centre's goal of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat'. Of which Rs 22,000
crore will be spent on the expansion of the company's aluminium smelter unit and construction of a 1400-
MW feeder captive power plant (CPP) in Angul.
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22. What was the predicted Gross Non-Performing Assets (GNPAs) by September 2021 as per the
22nd bi-annual Financial Stability Report (FSR) 2021 of RBI?
1) 7.5%
2) 13.5%
3) 14.8%
4) 7.7%
5) 8.6%
Answer- 2) 13.5%
Explanation:
On January 11, 2021, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released the 22nd issue of its bi-annual Financial Stability
Report (FSR) 2021. It stated that gross non-performing assets (GNPAs) may rise to 13.5% by September
2021, from 7.5% in September 2020 under the baseline scenario. In case of severe stress scenario, it is
projected that the GNPA ratio will rise to 14.8% which would be 24-year high.
23. Which Bank recently signed an MoU with Jai Kisan, a rural-focused fintech platform to provide
financial services to farm and non-farm entrepreneurs, in January, 2021?
1) Seva Vikas Co-Op Bank
2) Andhra Pradesh Grameena Vikas Bank
3) Andhra Pragathi Grameena Bank
4) Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank
5) Assam Gramin Vikash Bank
Answer- 4) Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank
Explanation:
On January 12, 2021 Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank (KVGB) has signed an MoU with Jai Kisan, a rural-
focused fintech platform of Greenizon Agritech Consultancy Pvt Ltd to expand access to financial services
for individuals and businesses in Karnataka, including farm and non-farm entrepreneurs. Jai Kisan will
procure a wide range of clients for KVGB enabling end-to-end operations and facilitation of credit and other
financial services for customers through its technology capabilities.
24. Who recently got elected as the President of Kyrgyzstan, in January 2021?
1) Japarov Sadyr Nurgojoevich
2) Tsai Ing-wen
3) Adakhan Madumarov
4) Robert Abela
5) Zoran Milanovic
Answer- 1) Japarov Sadyr Nurgojoevich
Explanation:
Japarov Sadyr Nurgojoevich was elected as the president of Kyrgyzstan after securing nearly 80% votes. He
belongs to the ‘Patriotic’ Political Party. He served as the Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan till 14th November
2020 after which his official powers in office are suspended due to the pending results of the January 2021
presidential election.
25. Which state received the 1st Prize in the State Designated Agencies Category for its effective
energy conservation programme at the 30th National Energy Conservation Awards 2020?
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Maharashtra
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3) Punjab
4) Assam
5) Kerala
Answer- 5) Kerala
Explanation:
On 11th January 2021, the Ministry of Power in association with the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)
organized the 30th National Energy Conservation Awards 2020 (NECA 2020). R.K. Singh, Minister of State
(Independent Charge) for Power and New & Renewable Energy was the Chief Guest of the event. Energy
Management Centre, Kerala bagged the 1st Prize in the State Designated Agencies Category for its effective
energy conservation programme.
26. What was the theme of 4th edition of One Planet Summit (OPS) 2021 that was virtually
organised by France?
1) Attaining the 2030 Agenda: Delivering on our Promise
2) Green Economy towards Poverty Eradication
3) Towards 2030 Goals: Making the Decade Count
4) Let’s act together for nature!
5) Climate Change in the time of Pandemic
Answer- 4) Let’s act together for nature!
Explanation:
On January 11, 2021, 4th edition of One Planet Summit (OPS) 2021 was virtually organized by France, the
United Nations (UN) and the World Bank from Paris (France) to prepare negotiations for setting global
biodiversity targets in order to protect nature in the next decade. The theme of the summit is “Let’s act
together for nature!”. These negotiations will be utilized at a UN conference on biodiversity to be held in
China in October 2021. The summit was not attended by India, Brazil, Russia, and the United States (US).
27. Padma Bhushan awardee, late Prof Shashikumar Madhusudan(M.) Chitre was a globally
renowned ____________.
1) Anthropologist
2) Astrophysicist
3) Botanist
4) Zoologist
5) Geologist ✦ Join ➺
Answer- 2) Astrophysicist @bhawna_weekly_quiz_pdfs
Explanation:
On January 11, 2021 Prof Shashikumar Madhusudan(M.) Chitre, globally renowned astrophysicist and
mathematician passed away at the age of 84 in Mumbai, Maharashtra. He received many awards including
Padma Bhushan in 2012 for Science and Engineering & Indian National Science Academy(INSA) Vainu
Bappu Memorial Medal – 1995 among others.
28. Which scheme replaced 2 existing crop insurance schemes – National Agricultural Insurance
Scheme (NAIS) & modified NAIS on 13th January, 2016?
1) Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY)
2) Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)
3) Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana (PMKMY)
4) Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY)
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5) Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY)

Answer- 2) Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)
Explanation:
Government of India’s Crop Insurance Scheme – Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) has completed
5 years of its operation. It was launched by the Government on 13th January, 2016. The Scheme is in line
with One Nation – One Scheme theme. It replaces 2 existing Crop Insurance schemes – National Agricultural
Insurance Scheme (NAIS) & modified NAIS. The scheme was made voluntary for all farmers post revamp in
February, 2020. Under the scheme the premium rates are 2% for Kharif Crops, 1.5 % for Rabi Crops & 5%
for commercial and horticultural crops.
29. Where is India’s 1st Fire Park located, that recently got inaugurated in January, 2021?
1) Bhopal
2) Amritsar
3) Chandigarh
4) Hyderabad
5) Bhubaneswar
Answer- 5) Bhubaneswar
Explanation:
On 5th January, 2021 Chief Minister of Odisha, Naveen Patnaik virtually inaugurated India’s first ‘Fire Park’
at Bhubaneshwar, Odisha. On that occasion CM Patnaik also launched the virtual platform ‘Agnishama Seva’
to provide through which 16 fire related services can be availed. The Fire Park is a first of its kind initiative
to provide awareness on fire safety measures, mainly focusing on School and College students. It is located
under the premises of the Odisha Fire and Disaster Academy in Bhubaneswar.
30. Where did Geological Survey of India (GSI) found promising concentrations of vanadium, in
January 2021?
1) Assam
3) Gujarat
4) Bihar
5) Manipur
Answer- 2) Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation:
The Geological Survey of India (GSI) found promising concentrations of vanadium in the palaeo-proterozoic
carbonaceous phyllite rocks in the Depo and Tamang areas of Papum Pare district in Arunachal Pradesh.
The largest deposits of vanadium of the world are in China, followed by Russia and South Africa.
31. Which country recently signed 7 MoU’s with India during the 13th virtual Defence Security
Dialogues, in January, 2021?
1) Cambodia
2) Philippines
3) Vietnam
4) Australia
5) Japan
Answer- 3) Vietnam
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Explanation:
On January 12, 2021, 13th India-Vietnam Defence Security Dialogue was held virtually. Dr Ajay Kumar,
Defence Secretary, Government of India & Lt Gen Nguyen Chi Vinh, Deputy Defence Minister, Socialist
Republic of Vietnam co-chaired the meeting. Reviewed the progress made in Defence Industry and
Technology cooperation and agreed for greater cooperation in the field. Vietnam has expressed interest in
acquiring India’s Akash Air Defence System, Dhruv helicopters & BrahMos.
32. Which Payment Bank recently collaborated with Financial Software and Systems (FSS) to
promote Financial Inclusion in underserved segments using FSS’ Aadhaar Enabled Payment System
(AePS), as of January, 2021?
1) India Post Payments Bank
2) Fino Payments Bank
3) Paytm Payments Bank
4) NSDL Payments Bank
5) Airtel Payments Bank.
Answer- 1) India Post Payments Bank
Explanation:
On January 12, 2021, India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) has collaborated with the leading payment
processor and provider of integrated payment products, Financial Software and Systems (FSS) to promote
Financial Inclusion in underserved and unbanked segments of India. To attain this purpose, IPPB will use
FSS’ Aadhaar Enabled Payment System (AePS). After this collaboration, IPPB bank has become the single-
largest platform in India for providing interoperable banking services to customers of any bank.
33. Who was recently appointed as the full-time President of the United Nations COP26 climate
conference to be held in Glasgow, in January 2021?
1) Rishi Sunak
2) Ben Wallace
3) Alok Sharma
4) Dominic Raab
5) Michael Gove
Answer- 3) Alok Sharma
Explanation:
Britain had appointed its business minister Alok Sharma as the full-time President of the United Nations
COP26 climate conference to be held in Glasgow. The two-week summit, which was postponed because of
the coronavirus pandemic, aims to galvanise a renewed international commitment to an accord brokered in
Paris in 2015 aimed at stabilising the Earth’s climate.
34. Recently, in January 2021, the 5th National Kayakalp Awards for the year 2019-20 was awarded
virtually by Union Minister Harsh Vardhan. Under which scheme was the National Initiative
‘Kayakalp’ launched?
1) PM Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY)
2) PM Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY)
3) Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM)
4) Menstrual Hygiene Schemes (MHS)
5) PM Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY)
Answer- 3) Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM)
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Explanation:
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW) launched the National Initiative ‘Kayakalp’ under Swachh
Bharat Mission in 2015 to ensure Hygiene, Sanitation & Cleanliness in Public Health Facilities in India.
Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare Virtually inaugurated the 5th National Kayakalp
Awards for the year 2019-20. District Hospital Reasi of Jammu and Kashmir was awarded the First Prize of
INR 50 Lakhs, JIPMER, Pondicherry was awarded the second price.
35. Which among of the following was the 2nd Edition of the Biennial Pan-India, Largest Coastal
Defence Exercise coordinated by Indian Navy in January, 2021?
1) Ekuverin – 21
2) Surya Kiran – 21
3) Dharma Guardian
4) Sea Vigil – 21
5) Sampriti
Answer- 4) Sea Vigil – 21
Explanation:
The Second Edition of the Biennial Pan-India, Largest Coastal Defence Exercise ‘Sea Vigil-21’ coordinated by
Indian Navy took place from January 12-13, 2021. It was conducted along the entire 7516 Km coastline &
Exclusive Economic Zone of India. The exercise was conducted to assess the Strengths and Weaknesses of
India’s Coastal Defence & Maritime Security. ‘Sea Vigil 21’ is a build up towards the major Theatre level
TROPEX (Theatre-level Readiness Operational Exercise) which Indian Navy conducts every 2 years.
36. Which organisation introduced a new flagship initiative “Liberalised MSME AEO Package”
Scheme benefiting MSME Sector?
1) Central Board of Indirect Tax & Customs
2) Ministry of Ports
3) Ministry of Finance
4) Central Board of Direct Tax
Answer- 1) Central Board of Indirect Tax & Customs
Explanation:
In a move to ease out the difficulties caused by Covid-19 pandemic to the Micro Small and Medium
Enterprises (MSMEs), Central Board of Indirect Tax & Customs (CBIC) introduced its new flagship initiative
“Liberalised MSME AEO Package” Scheme. The scheme is a voluntary compliance programme enabling
MSMEs to become Authorised Economic Operations (AEOs), providing various benefits including faster
customs clearance.
37. Which Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) got approval from the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS)
for its procurement in January, 2021?
1) Hongdu
2) KAI
3) Tejas
4) YAK
5) Textron
Answer- 3) Tejas
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Explanation:
On January 13, 2021, as a part of Atmanirbhar programme, the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) under
the Chairmanship of Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi approved the procurement of 83 Light Combat
Aircraft (LCA) at the cost of Rs. 45,696 Crore for Indian Air Force (IAF). These include 73 LCA Tejas Mk-1A
fighter aircrafts and 10 LCA Tejas Mk-1 Trainer aircrafts. LCAs are manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics
Limited (HAL)
38. What was Indian passport’s rank in “Henley Passport Index: Q1 2021 Global Ranking”?
1) 73
2) 85
3) 37
4) 58
5) 191
Answer- 2) 85
Explanation:
On January 5, 2021, a “Henley Passport Index:Q1 2021 Global Ranking” released where India was ranked
85th with visa-free score 58. The visa-free score states that Indian passport holders get to visit 58 countries
without a prior visa. India shared its rank with Tajikistan. In 2020, India held 84th position. The index was
topped by Japan with visa-free score of 191. It has been holding the position for three consecutive years.
39. Who will chair the 6-member Working Group (WG) framed by RBI that study all aspects of digital
lending activities in the regulated & unregulated financial sector, as of January 2021?
1) M. Rajeshwar Rao
2) Jayant Kumar Dash
3) Raguram Rajan
4) M K Jain
5) B P Kanungo
Answer- 2) Jayant Kumar Dash
Explanation:
On January 13, 2021, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), has formulated a 6-member Working Group (WG) to
study all aspects of digital lending activities in the regulated financial sector as well as by unregulated
players so that an appropriate regulatory approach can be put in place. The group will be chaired by Jayant
Kumar Dash, Executive Director, RBI and will submit its report within three months.
40. DRDO’s Armament Research & Development Establishment (ARDE), in collaboration with the
Indian Army has developed India’s 1st indigenous machine pistol ASMI. Which branch of the Indian
armed force received the pistol, in January 2021?
2) Indian Navy
3) Indian Army
4) Central Reserved Police Force
5) Indo-Tibetan Border Police
Answer- 2) Indian Navy
Explanation:
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Armament Research & Development
Establishment (ARDE), Pune (Maharashtra) in collaboration with the Indian Army has developed India’s
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first indigenous machine pistol ASMI. It will replace the 9mm pistols used by defence forces. Notably it has
been developed by a young officer ‘Lt Col Prasad Bansod’ from Infantry School, Mhow in a record time of
four months. The pistol was handed over to the Indian Navy as a part of ‘Atmanirbhar’ programme.
STATIC GK
41. Where is the headquarters of Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI)
located?
1) Chennai
2) Mumbai
3) Kolkata
4) New Delhi
5) Hyderabad
Answer- 5) Hyderabad
Explanation:
The headquarters of Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) is located in
Hyderabad, Telangana.
42. Which Article of the Indian Constitution assigns power to the President of India on appointment
of Chief Justice and Judges of the High Courts?
1) Article 220
2) Article 222
3) Article 142
4) Article 62
5) Article 217
Answer- 5) Article 217
Explanation:
The Chief Justice and Judges of the High Courts are appointed by the President under clause (1) of Article
217 of the Constitution.
43. Which was the world’s largest Energy Service Company, as of January, 2021?
1) Weatherford International
2) Energy Efficiency Services Limited
3) Vestas
4) PTT Public Company Limited
5) Formosa Petrochemical Corporation
Answer- 2) Energy Efficiency Services Limited
Explanation:
Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) is an Energy Service Company (ESCO) owned by the Government
of India, and it’s the world’s largest ESCO.
44. Who was the current Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations, as of January,
2021?
1) Syed Akbaruddin
2) Sanjay Shamrao Dhotre
3) Uma Shankar
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4) lndra Mani Pandey

5) T. S. Tirumurti
Answer- 5) T. S. Tirumurti
Explanation:
The Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations is India's foremost diplomatic representative
to the United Nations. The current Permanent Representative of India to UN is T. S. Tirumurti, as of January,
2021.
45. In Which state is the Ramsar site Point Calimere Wildlife and Bird Sanctuary located?
1) Kerala
2) Maharashtra
3) Uttarakhand
4) Bihar
5) Tamil Nadu
Answer- 5) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
The Ramsar site Point Calimere Wildlife and Bird Sanctuary located at Tamil Nadu.
46. Where is Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport located?

1) Indore, MP
2) Gurugram, Haryana
3) Ludhiana, Punjab
4) Meerut, UP
5) Faridabad, Haryana
Answer- 1) Indore, MP
Explanation:
A new international air cargo terminal was launched at the Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport in Indore by the
Airport Authority of India’s (AAI) subsidiary at a cost of Rs 2.26 crore, in January, 2021.
47. Where is Bindu Sagar lake located?

1) Sikkim
2) Maharashtra
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Assam
5) Odisha
Answer- 5) Odisha
Explanation:
Chief Minister of Odisha Naveen Patnaik launched Bindu Sagar Cleaning Project in presence of Union
Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas and Steel, Dharmendra Pradhan in Old Town Bhubaneswar. 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.
48. Where is the Pong Dam Lake wildlife sanctuary located?

1) Uttarakhand
2) Himachal Pradesh
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4) Sikkim
5) Assam
Answer- 2) Himachal Pradesh
Explanation:
A total of 215 more migratory birds were found dead in the Pong Dam Lake wildlife sanctuary in Himachal
Pradesh, taking the total number of migratory water birds suspected to have died of bird flu to 4,235.
Samples of some of the dead birds had tested positive for the H5N1 avian influenza.
49. Where is Bhitarkanika Mangroves, a Ramsar Site located?

1) Assam
2) Odisha
3) West Bengal
4) Maharashtra
5) Madhya Pradesh
Answer- 2) Odisha
Explanation:
Bhitarkanika Mangroves, a Ramsar Site is located in Odisha.
50. Where is the headquarters of Financial Software and Systems (FSS) located?
1) Bangalore
2) Trivandrum
3) Kochi
4) Mumbai
5) Chennai
Answer- 5) Chennai
Explanation:
The headquarters of Financial Software and Systems (FSS) located at Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
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3rd Week (17-23)
1. In January 2021, Union Minister Rajnath Singh, unveiled India’s 1st indigenous ‘Driverless Metro
Car’ at the BEML manufacturing facility in Bengaluru. Which metropolitan region will be the 1st to
avail its service?
1) Mumbai
2) Bangalore
3) Kolkata
4) Chennai
5) New Delhi
Answer- 1) Mumbai
Explanation:
On January 15, 2021, Rajnath Singh, Minister of Defence (MoD) unveiled India’s 1st indigenously designed
and developed ‘Driverless Metro Car’ during a function held at the BEML manufacturing facility in Bengaluru,
Karnataka. The ‘Driverless Metro Car’ are being manufactured by BEML for Mumbai Metropolitan Region
Development Authority (MMRDA) MRS1 project. The project needs 576 cars which will be supplied by
January 2024. He also unveiled the 1st indigenously manufactured Tatra Cabin by BEML.
2. Which state recently got its 1st Doppler Weather Radars, that was inaugurated by Union Minister
Harsh Vardhan on the 146th Foundation Day of India Meteorological Department (IMD), in January,
2021?
1) Uttarakhand
2) Assam
3) Himachal Pradesh
4) Sikkim
Explanation:
The 146th Foundation Day of India Meteorological Department (IMD) was held on January 15, 2021 in New
Delhi. Dr. Harsh Vardhan inaugurated Doppler Weather Radars at Mukteshwar (Uttarakhand) and Kufri
(Himachal Pradesh). Doppler Weather Radars in Uttarakhand is 1st of its kind. The radar has been installed
under the Integrated Himalayan Meteorological Project (IHMP) of the Ministry of Earth Sciences. He also
released a special issue of Mausam on Tropical Cyclone.
3. Which of the following was recently signed a contract with ideaForge to procure high-altitude
variant of Indigenous SWITCH UAV, as of January 2021?
1) Indian Airforce
2) Indian Army
3) Indian Navy
4) National Security Guard
Answer- 2) Indian Army
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Explanation:
Indian Army has signed USD 20 Million (~ INR 140 Crores) contract with ideaForge to procure unmentioned
numbers of high-altitude variant of Indigenous SWITCH UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) over a period of 1
year. SWITCH is a Fixed-Wing-Vertical Take-off and Landing (VTOL) UAV and is capable of being deployed at
high altitude and harsh environments. With this deal, ideaForge is slated to become the largest manufacturer
of India of drones.
4. Which country signed an USD 12.7 Million Contract with Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers
(GRSE) Ltd of India, for constructing Ocean-going vessels, in January 2021?
1) Guyana
2) Belize
3) Barbados
4) Bahamas
5) Maldives
Answer- 1) Guyana
Explanation:
The Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd, Kolkata has signed USD 12.7 Million Contract with
the Harbour Department, Ministry of Public Works, Government of Guyana for the construction of an Ocean-
going vessel. The move is expected to boost the export initiatives of GRSE. The Ocean-going vessel will weigh
1,700 Tonnes It will be used on the coastal and riverine areas of Guyana. At present, GRSE has the capability
to construct 20 ships simultaneously.
5. Which Asset Management Company recently became a signatory to Climate Action 100+ to achieve
the Paris Agreement’s goals, in January 2021?
1) HDFC Asset Management Company Ltd
2) Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company Ltd
3) Reliance Nippon Life Asset Management Ltd
4) UTI Asset Management Company Ltd
5) SBI Funds Management Private Ltd
Answer- 2) Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company Ltd
Explanation:
Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company (KMAMC) has become a signatory to Climate Action 100+,
which focuses on clean energy transition, and reduces greenhouse gas emission to achieve the Paris
Agreement’s goals. Climate Action 100+ was initiated in 2018, It is an investor-led initiative to ensure the
world’s largest corporate greenhouse gas emitters take necessary action on climate change. It will continue
till 2023.
6. Which country signed an MoU with Indian Government to boost cooperation in Information &
Communication Technology (ICT), in January 2021?
1) France
2) USA
3) Britain
4) Japan
5) Germany
Answer- 4) Japan
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Explanation:
On January 15, 2021, India & Japan signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost cooperation in
the field of Information & Communication Technology (ICT) which includes 5G technologies, Smart Cities,
Telecom Security among others. During the event, Ravi Shankar Prasad highlighted Japan’s contribution
towards the timely execution of connecting Andaman & Nicobar Islands with submarine optical fiber cable.
7. Which country has the World’s Largest Transnational Community as per UN DESA’s ‘International
Migration 2020’ report?
1) Russia
2) Mexico
3) India
4) China
5) Syrian Arab Republic
Answer- 3) India
Explanation:
According to the ‘International Migration 2020’ report released by the United Nations Department of
Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA), In 2020, 18 Million persons from India were living outside of their
country of birth thus making it the World’s Largest Transnational Community. India is followed by Mexico &
Russia (11 Million each), China (10 Million) & the Syrian Arab Republic (8 Million). Low and Middle-income
countries have hosted about 80% of the world’s refugees and asylum seekers.
8. Which countries participated in the 2-day virtual event ‘Prarambh’ – Startup India International
Summit 2021?
1) BRICS
2) ASEAN
3) OPEC
4) BIMSTEC ✦ Join➺@bhawna_weekly_quiz_pdfs
5) SAARC
Answer- 4) BIMSTEC
Explanation:
On January 15-16, 2021, a two-day event ‘Prarambh’ – Startup India International Summit 2021 was virtually
organized by Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and
Industry, Government of India from New Delhi. The inaugural event saw the participation of members of
BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) countries. The
summit is a demonstration of neighbourhood first policy to boost partnership among the member countries.
9. Which act got approval from the Union Cabinet for its amendment, as a reformative move to
increase productivity by solving legacy issues of the age old act, in January 2021?
1) Essential Commodities Act, 1955
2) Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act, 1954
3) Mines and Mineral (Development and Regulation) Act 1957
4) Motor Vehicles Act, 1988
5) Indian Forest Act, 1927
Answer- 3) Mines and Mineral (Development and Regulation) Act 1957
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Explanation:
In order to boost mineral production in the country, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra
Modi approved a proposal for mega mineral reforms. The major objective of the reforms is to generate huge
employment opportunities, reduce imports and increase production by bringing large mineral blocks into
auction. The Major reforms in mining will be implemented by amending the Mines and Mineral (Development
and Regulation) Act 1957 or MMDR Act, 1957 to solve legacy issues.
10. Connecting which cities was the inaugural flight of India’s 1st Air Taxi Service made?
1) Chandigarh – Lucknow
2) Lucknow – Karnal
3) Hisar – Patna
4) Gurugram – Karnal
5) Chandigarh – Hisar
Answer- 5) Chandigarh – Hisar
Explanation:
On January 14, 2021 Haryana Chief Minister(CM) Manohar Lal Khattar inaugurated India’s 1st air taxi service
from Chandigarh to the newly constructed Hisar airport in Haryana under Regional Connectivity Scheme –
Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik (RCS-UDAN) of Govt of India. As part of the inauguration, Haryana CM flagged off
the 1st flight from Chandigarh under the scheme. It is the 1st time in India a small aircraft is being used for
services in form of an air taxi.
11. Which organisation partnered with YES Bank to launch ‘YES Bank Wellness’ and ‘YES Bank
Wellness Plus’ themed Credit Cards to encourage self-care and fitness of consumers, in January 2021?
1) TotalWellness Health
2) Asclepius Wellness Pvt Ltd
3) American Speciality Health
4) Aditya Birla Wellness Pvt Ltd
5) Elevation Corporate Health
Answer- 4) Aditya Birla Wellness Pvt Ltd
Explanation:
On January 13, 2021 YES Bank partnered with Aditya Birla Wellness Private Limited to launch ‘YES Bank
Wellness’ and ‘YES Bank Wellness Plus’ Credit Cards. This co-branded wellness themed credit cards
encourages self-care and fitness of consumers. The Launch will encourage & promote holistic health (mental
and physical) and wellness of consumers. Consumers by registering on the Aditya Birla Multiply app can
benefit from the bouquet of complimentary health benefits
12. Who was the Chairman of Parliamentary Consultative Committee of the Ministry of Commerce &
Industry, that framed the ‘New Foreign Trade Policy 2021-26’ of India?
1) Hardeep Singh Puri
2) Ramesh Pokhriyal
3) Piyush Goyal
4) Nirmala Sitharaman
5) Nitin Gadkari
Answer- 3) Piyush Goyal
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Explanation:
Union Ministry of Commerce & Industry has stated that the ‘New Foreign Trade Policy 2021-26’ of India will
come into effect from April 1, 2021. The main mission of the policy would be to make India a leader in
International Trade in the next 5 years. The policy aims to make India an USD 5 Trillion economy by boosting
exports from both services & merchandise sectors. Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Piyush Goyal is
the Chairman of Parliamentary Consultative Committee of the Ministry of Commerce & Industry.
13. Who authored the book ‘Manohar Parrikar- Off the Record’?
1) Pramod Sawant
2) A. Sivathanu Pillai
3) Waman Subha Prabhu
4) Om Birla
5) Madhav Bhandari
Answer- 3) Waman Subha Prabhu
Explanation:
On January 15, 2021 Pramod Sawant, Chief Minister of Goa released a book titled ‘Manohar Parrikar- Off the
Record’. It is authored by senior journalist Waman Subha Prabhu. The book is a collection of memories of the
author who was with late Manohar Gopalkrishna Prabhu Parrikar, former CM of Goa during the journey of
his life. It portrays the multi-faceted personality of the former CM.
14. When was the 1st National Road Safety Month observed by Ministry of Road Transport and
Highway (MoRTH)?
1) 25th January 2021 to 24th February 2021
3) 25th December 2020 to 24th January 2021
4) 10th December 2020 to 9th January 2021
Answer- 2) 18th January 2021 to 17th February 2021
Explanation:
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highway(MoRTH) observes the first National Road Safety Month from
18th January 2021 to 17th February 2021, instead of the 32nd National Road Safety Week, to create and
spread awareness about road safety and its importance in reducing the road accidents in India. Theme –
“Sadak Suraksha- Jeevan Raksha”. Union Minister Rajnath Singh along with Nitin Gadkari launched the Digital
Road Safety Wall Calendar.
15. What was the target year set under the modified 1G Ethanol scheme, to achieve 20% blending of
ethanol with Fossil Fuels, in January 2021?
1) 2022
2) 2030
3) 2024
4) 2028
5) 2025
Answer- 5) 2025
Explanation:
Department of Food & Public Distribution (DoFPD) has notified a modified scheme to extend financial
assistance for producers of “1st Generation” (1G) Ethanol from feed stocks such as Cereals, Sugarcane & Sugar
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Beet. The Financial Assistance will also be extended to Project proponents for increasing their ethanol
distillation capacity. The Main Objective behind the scheme is to achieve 20% Blending of ethanol with Fossil
Fuels by 2025 which was previously targeted at 2030. It will help in reducing pollution Help in Lowering
India’s Energy Import dependency will lower the crude oil import bill.
16. Where is India’s 1st Labour Movement Museum located?

1) Pune
2) Vadodara
3) Surat
4) Alappuzha
5) Jamshedpur
Answer- 4) Alappuzha
Explanation:
India’s First Labour Movement Museum which showcases the history of the World Labour Movement is set
to be launched in Kerala’s houseboat tourism hub, Alappuzha, Kerala. The museum has been constructed with
a budget of INR 9.95 crores & 97% of renovations works in the museum have been completed. It will portray
pictures, documents & other exhibits which shaped the growth of the labour movement across the world &
Alappuzha, which is the cradle of the Labour movement in India.
17. Which bank recently launched an Initiative to strengthen MSMEs with speed and easy access to
funds, knowledge partnerships and digital solutions, as of January 2021?
3) YES Bank
4) IDFC FIRST Bank
5) Axis Bank
Answer- 3) YES Bank
Explanation:
On January 18, 2021 Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises(MSMEs) virtually
launched YES Bank’s YES MSME. It is a comprehensive proposition to strengthen MSMEs with speed and easy
access to funds, knowledge partnerships and digital solutions. Under YES MSME, curated offerings are
provided to cater the business and individual needs of MSMEs, nurture new age entrepreneurs and also to
enhance their potential.
18. Which state received the Best Overall Performance Award for State Govt. under Big State category
in the Saksham 2021 Awards for Oil & Gas Conservation?
1) Maharashtra
2) Punjab
3) Tamil Nadu
4) Kerala
5) Rajasthan
Answer- 3) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
The New Delhi-based Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA) launched a month long Pan-India
campaign ‘SAKSHAM 2021’ from January 16, 2021 to February 15 2021 to create awareness about the
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adverse impact of fossil fuels on health and environment, and to convince the consumers of fossil fuels to
switch towards cleaner fuels.
Award Category Winner
Best Overall Performance Award for State
Govt. Category-I (Big State) Tamil Nadu
SLC Tamil Nadu and
Best Overall Performance Award for SLC Category-I (Big State) Puducherry
Category-II (Small
Best Overall Performance Award for SLC State) SLC Chandigarh
Best Overall Performance Award for State Category-II (Small
Govt State) Chandigarh
19. Who was honoured with the Sahitya Gaurav Samman 2021 award from Hindi Writers Guild of
Canada?
1) Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’
2) Narendra Modi
3) Kashinath Singh
4) Narendra Kohli
5) Mridula Garg
Answer- 1) Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’
Explanation:
On January 16, 2021 Hindi Writers Guild of Canada honoured Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal
‘Nishank’ with the Sahitya Gaurav Samman 2021 for his writings and literature through a virtual programme.
He has authored over 75 books that have been translated into many national and foreign languages. His books
include Dreams that Don’t Let You Sleep: Based on the Life Skills Management of Dr. Kalam, sakaratmak soch
Swami Vivekananda, Life Trials among others.
20. Recently in January 2021, Padma awardee Dr V Shanta passed away. She was India’s renowned
___________.
1) Gynecologist
2) Oncologist
3) Cardiologist
4) Gastroenterologist
5) Neurologist
Answer- 2) Oncologist
Explanation:
On January 19, 2021 Dr V Shanta, a renowned Indian oncologist and chairman of Cancer Institute (WIA),
Adyar, Chennai, TamilNadu passed away at the age of 93 in Chennai. She is the recipient of Padma Shri, Padma
Bhushan and Padma Vibushan. She was born on 11th March 1927, at Mylapore, Chennai. She received many
national and international awards including Padma Shri in 1986, Padma Bhushan in 2006 and Padma
Vibhushan in 2016 for Medicine. She also received the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 2005.
21. Which Organisation partnered with the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology
(MeitY) (in January 2021) to set up the World’s 1st Quantum Computing Applications Lab in India?
1) Tata Communications
2) Amazon Web Services
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3) Tata Consultancy Services

4) CloudEndure
5) Microsoft Azure
Answer- 2) Amazon Web Services
Explanation:
The Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) has partnered with Amazon Web Services
(AWS) to set up a Quantum Computing Applications Lab in the Country. The lab will be the World’s 1st
Quantum Computing Applications Lab to support a National Government’s Mission. Amazon has partnered
with Startup India, Sequoia Capital India & Fireside Ventures to launch an Accelerator programme namely
‘Amazon Global Selling Propel (AGSP)’ to help early-stage startups to take their products to Global
Audiences.
22. Which state government renamed Gorewada International Zoo as “Balasaheb Thackeray
Gorewada International Zoological Park”?
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Bihar
3) Rajasthan
4) Maharashtra
5) Chhattisgarh
Answer- 4) Maharashtra
Explanation:
On January 18, 2021 Maharashtra Government renamed Gorewada International Zoo as “Balasaheb
Thackeray Gorewada International Zoological Park”, in memory of Balasaheb Thackeray, an Indian
politician. This zoological park is situated in Nagpur, Maharashtra and covers about 2,000 hectares of the
forest land. Balasaheb Thackeray founded Shiv Sena in 1966, a right-wing Marathi regional political party in
India.
23. Which financial institution collaborated with IIFL Home Finance Ltd into a co-lending
arrangement (in January 2021) to extend credit to MSME loans?
1) Citibank
2) DBS Bank
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5) Standard Chartered Bank
Answer- 5) Standard Chartered Bank
Explanation:
On January 16, 2021 IIFL Home Finance Ltd and Standard Chartered Bank entered into a co-lending
arrangement to extend credit to MSME loans (loan against property). It is to be noted that this is one of the
1st co-lending arrangements in industry after Reserve Bank of India(RBI) launched Co-Lending Model
(CLM). RBI revised the loan scheme of the Co-Origination Model between Banks and Non-Banking Financial
Companies – Non-Deposit taking – Systemically Important (NBFC-ND-SIs) launched in September 2018 and
renamed as Co-Lending Model (CLM).
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24. RBI released the 2020 list of Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs) that included SBI,
ICICI & HDFC Banks in the list. What should be the bank’s asset to be listed as D-SIB?
1) Greater than 100 Crore
2) More than 200 Crore
3) Maintain a turnover of 200 Crore for 3 consecutive years
4) Equal to 5 % of GDP
5) Greater than 2% of GDP
Answer- 5) Greater than 2% of GDP
Explanation:
On January 19, 2021, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released the 2020 list of Domestic Systemically
Important Banks (D-SIBs) on the basis of data collected from banks as on March 31, 2020. As per the list SBI
(State Bank of India), ICICI (Industrial Credit and Investment Corporation of India), and HDFC (Housing
Development Finance Corporation Limited) continue to be D-SIBs or institutions which are ‘too big to fail
(TBTF)’. The assets of the bank exceeding 2% of GDP (Gross Domestic Product) are considered part of this
group.
25. Which bank became the 1st in India to offer digital validation of KYC for its Forex partners
through its mobile app, ‘InstaFX’?
1) HDFC Bank
3) ICICI Bank
4) Citibank
5) Axis Bank
Answer- 3) ICICI Bank
Explanation:
On January 20, 2021 ICICI Bank launched a mobile app, ‘InstaFX’ that allows authorised money changers,
who are the partners of the bank to help customers of any bank to obtain ‘ICICI Bank Forex Prepaid Card’
quickly. Through this app, the forex partners can complete the Know Your Customer(KYC) verification &
validation of customers digitally and on a real-time basis. ICICI Bank becomes the 1st bank in India to offer
such facility to money changer.
26. Who was the 1st Recipient of Mullagh Medal?

1) Steve Smith
2) Virat Kohli
3) MS Dhoni
4) Ajinkya Rahane
5) Pat Cummins
Answer- 4) Ajinkya Rahane
Explanation:
India’s Stand-in Captain Ajinkya Rahane became the 1st Recipient of Mullagh Medal after he won Man of the
Match at the Boxing Day Test held at MCG. Mullagh is the name of former Australian Cricket Team Captain
Johnny Mullagh, He was the 1st cricketer who captained the 1868 Aboriginal Cricket Tour of England.
Cricket Australia had earlier announced that the Player of the match of the Boxing Day Test will be awarded
the Mullagh Medal. Boxing Day Test is a Test Match held annually at the MCG, Australia on 26th December.
It involves the Australian Cricket Team and the Touring Team.
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27. Which country got approval from the Union Cabinet (in Jan 2021) for signing an MoU with India
for Cooperation in Solar Energy Sector?
1) Uzbekistan
2) Azerbaijan
3) Kenya
4) Yugoslavia
5) Mongolia
Answer- 1) Uzbekistan
Explanation:
On January 20, 2021, the Union Cabinet chaired by PM Modi gave its approval to the signing of
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Uzbekistan for cooperation in the Solar Energy
sector. The entities included in this project are National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE), Ministry of New &
Renewable Energy, India and the International Solar Energy Institute (ISEI), Uzbekistan. The Union Cabinet
has given its approval to the new Joint Venture Company (JVC) for an investment of Rs.5281.94 crore in the
850 MW Ratle Hydro Electric (HE) Project on Chenab river.
28. Which country’s Defence Minister virtually participated with India in 2021s Defence Ministers
Dialogue and signed a pact on Submarine Rescue Support with Indian Navy, in January 2021?
1) Japan
2) Malaysia
3) Singapore
4) South Korea
5) Iran
Answer- 3) Singapore
Explanation:
On January 20, 2021, the 5th India-Singapore Defence Ministers Dialogue 2021 held virtually between
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, of India and Dr. Ng Eng Hen, Minister for Defence, of Singapore. The
dialogue saw the signing of the Implementing Agreement on Submarine Rescue Support and Cooperation
between the Indian Navy (IN) and Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) under which both navies will extend
rescue facilities to each other’s submarines in the times of distress with political permission.
29. Who won the Presidency Election of the United Nations Human Rights Council(UNHRC) in
January 2021?
1) Nazhat Shameem
2) Michelle Bachelet
3) TS Tirumurti
4) Deepak Bhojwani
5) Zeid Raad Al Hussein
Answer- 1) Nazhat Shameem
Explanation:
Fijian Ambassador Nazhat Shameem Khan, the chief diplomat of Fiji in Geneva won the Presidency Election
of the United Nations Human Rights Council(UNHRC) with 29 out of 47 votes. Fiji became the first Pacific
Island nations to win the presidency election of the UNHRC. She succeeds Elisabeth Tichy-Fisslberge of
Austria.
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30. Which Payment Bank recently (in Jan 2021) partnered with Suryoday Small Finance Bank(SFB)
to enable fixed deposit services to its customers?
1) Paytm Payments Bank Ltd
2) Airtel Payments Bank
5) Jio Payments Bank
Answer- 1) Paytm Payments Bank Ltd
Explanation:
On January 19, 2021 Paytm Payments Bank Ltd (PPBL) partnered with Suryoday Small Finance Bank(SFB)
Ltd to enable its account holders to avail Fixed Deposit(FD) services. PPBL with the partnership with
Suryoday SFB has become the 1st payments bank in India to launch the multi-partner FD service. Through
this service an account holder can select the partnered bank as per their preference. PPBL has recently
enabled banking services through Aadhaar by integrating Aadhaar enabled Payment System (AePS).
31. Who was awarded the “Nelson Mandela” World Humanitarian Award?
1) Mayerlin Vergara Perez
2) Khadija Farah
3) Ravi Gaikwad
4) Narendra Modi
5) Abiy Ahmed
Answer- 3) Ravi Gaikwad
Explanation:
Ravi Gaikwad, a Philanthropist & Chief of Regional Transport Office, Thane & Konkan Region has been
awarded the “Nelson Mandela” World Humanitarian Award for his dedication & service to humanity.
32. Which state topped in the 2nd Edition of Indian Innovation Index 2020 under Major States
Category?
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Kerala
3) Karnataka
4) Maharashtra
5) Punjab
Answer- 3) Karnataka
Explanation:
On January 20, 2021, NITI Aayog, along with the Institute for Competitiveness virtually released the 2nd
Edition of Indian Innovation Index 2020. Karnataka topped the Index in the Major States Category, Delhi
topped among the Union Territories (UT) and Himachal Pradesh among North-Eastern and Hilly States.
Rank Major States Score
1 Karnataka 42.5
2 Maharashtra 38.03
3 Tamil Nadu 37.91
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33. What was India’s rank in the ‘2021 Military Strength Ranking’ listed by Global Firepower?
1) 3rd
2) 2nd
3) 8th
4) 7th
5) 4th
Answer- 5) 4th
Explanation:
In the ‘2021 Military Strength Ranking’ an annually updated list of 138 modern military nations by a
defence analytics website Global Firepower, India is ranked 4th with PwrIndx (Power Index) rating of
0.1214 where 0.0000 rating is considered as ‘perfect’. The ranking has been topped by the United States of
America (USA). Among regions the index is topped by Asia and followed by Asia-Pacific, Middle East and
European Union (EU) at 2nd, 3rd, and 4th respectively.
34. Which state government signed a tripartite agreement with Mineral Exploration Corporation
Limited (MECL), and RSMML (in Jan 2021) to study the possibilities of Potash mining in the state?
1) Tripura
2) Assam
3) Maharashtra
4) Rajasthan
5) Jharkhand
Answer- 4) Rajasthan
Explanation:
On January 21, 2021 Department of Mines & Geology (DMG), Govt. of Rajasthan signed a tripartite
agreement with Rajasthan State Mines and Minerals Limited(RSMML) and the Mineral Exploration
Corporation Limited (MECL), Govt of India to take possibility steps towards study solution mining of potash
in the Nagaur-Ganganagar area of Rajasthan. MECL will be the program manager and this will create a path
for solution mining which tends to be established as the 1st solution mining hub of potash in India.
35. Where was the first ever Ice climbing festival of India celebrated?
1) Kashmir Valley
2) Pir Panjal Range
3) Nubra valley
4) Deo Tibba
5) Indrasan
Answer- 3) Nubra valley, Ladakh
Explanation:
In Leh, the first ever Ice climbing festival was celebrated in Nubra valley, Ladakh. The Seven Day event was
organized by Nubra Adventure Club. Ice climbing is a popular winter sport abroad. Taking the cue, local
adventure sports lovers have explored several ice climbing spots in Nubra valley to attract the adventure
tourists to the region.
36. Which organisation released the article ‘Small Finance Banks: Balancing Financial Inclusion and
Viability’ that measured the assets of small finance banks (SMBs) for FY 2019-20?
1) ICRA
2) CRISIL
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3) RBI
5) TransUnion CIBIL
Answer- 3) RBI
Explanation:
In accordance with an article ‘Small Finance Banks: Balancing Financial Inclusion and Viability’ published in
Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) monthly bulletin on January 21, 2021, the assets of small finance banks
(SMBs) between financial years (FY) 2017-18 and 2019-20 have grown 150% annually. In March 2020,
99.9% and 83% of SFBs total loan accounts and total loan amount, respectively, had a credit limit of up to
Rs 25 lakh. It should be noted that RBI guidelines specify that SFBs must have at least 50% of their loan
book in the Rs 25-lakh category.
37. Which bank recently (in Jan 2021), executed two inter-bank short term money market deals
with pricing linked to SOFR (Secured Overnight Financing Rate)?
1) Indian Bank
3) Canara Bank
5) SBM India
Explanation:
On January 21, 2021, the State Bank of India (SBI) has executed two inter-bank short term money market
deals with pricing linked to SOFR (Secured Overnight Financing Rate) through its Hong Kong (China)
branch. The transaction states the growth of SBI in Alternate Reference Rates (ARRs). ARRs are overnight
rates which are published at the end of the overnight borrowing period. This means they are “backward-
looking.” SOFR is a benchmark interest rate that banks use to price dollar-denominated derivatives and
loans. Notably, SOFR will replace USD LIBOR (London Inter Bank Offered Rate) by December 2021.
38. In January 2021, Government of India approved to increase the Share Capital of ____________ from
Rs. 3000 Cr to Rs. 10,000 Cr.
1) United Bank of India
2) Oriental Bank of Commerce
3) Allahabad Bank
4) Punjab & Sind bank
5) Central Bank of India
Answer- 4) Punjab & Sind bank
Explanation:
Government of India has increased the authorised share capital of Punjab & Sind bank to Rs 10,000 crore
from Rs 3,000 crore. The government in 2020 had approved to infuse Rs 5,500 crore capital into the bank
by preferential allotment of shares. The fund was approved from Rs 20,000 crore cleared by the Parliament
in September 2020 to infuse capital in Public Sector Banks (PSBs) as part of the 1st batch of Supplementary
Demands for Grants for 2020-21.
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39. In January 2021, RBI drained ________ rupees from the banking system, as a push to money-
market rates that crashed below the reverse repo rate.
1) 10 trillion
2) 10 billion
3) 5 trillion
4) 2 trillion
5) 50 billion
Answer- 4) 2 trillion
Explanation:
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) drained 2 trillion rupees ($27.4 billion) from the banking system, as it seeks to
push up money-market rates that had crashed below the reverse repo rate. The cutoff for the 14-day
reverse repurchase operation was set at 3.55%, 20 basis points higher than the central bank’s reverse repo
rate of 3.35%.
40. Which organisation recently (in Jan 2021) test fired the Indigenous Smart Anti Airfield Weapon
(SAAW) from the Hawk-i aircraft near the coast of Odisha?
1) Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd
2) DRDO
3) Ordnance Factory Board
4) Boeing India
5) Indian Navy
Answer- 1) Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd
Explanation:
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) successfully Test Fired the Indigenous Smart Anti Airfield Weapon
(SAAW) from the Hawk-i aircraft close to the coast of Odisha. It is the 1st Smart Weapon to be fired from an
Indian Hawk-Mk132. It has been developed by Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad of Defence
Research and Development Organization (DRDO) under HAL’s Hawk-i Program. SAAW is a precision strike
weapon of 125 kg category, it has a range of 100 kms and can be used to attack enemy assets like radars,
bunkers, taxi tracks and runways.
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41. Where is Sulawesi island located?

1) Fiji
2) Maldives
3) Caribbean
4) Indonesia
5) Greenland
Answer- 4) Indonesia
Explanation:
A strong, shallow earthquake shook Indonesia's Sulawesi island in January 2021, toppling homes and
buildings, triggering landslides and killing at least 42 people. More than 600 people were injured by the
magnitude 6.2 quake, which sent people fleeing their homes in the darkness.
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42. Where is Pench National Park located?

1) Maharashtra
2) Gujarat
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Telangana
5) Assam
Answer- 3) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
Pench National Park is located in Madhya Pradesh.
43. Where is the headquarters of United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN
DESA) located?
1) Paris
2) Quebec City
3) Geneva
4) Nairobi
5) New York
Answer- 5) New York
Explanation:
The headquarters of United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) is located at New
York, USA.
44. Which among the following is India’s longest lake?

1) Dal Lake
2) Chilika Lake
3) Pangong Tso
4) Vembanad Lake
5) Pulicat Lake
Answer- 4) Vembanad Lake
Explanation:
Vembanad is the longest lake in India, with an area of 2033 square kilometers, it is the second largest Ramsar
site in India only after the Sunderbans in West Bengal.
45. Where is Chilika Lake located?

1) Punjab
2) Jammu & Kashmir
3) Assam
4) Uttarakhand
5) Odisha
Answer- 5) Odisha
Explanation:
Chilika Lake is located in Odisha. The population of dolphins in Chilika Lake has increased to 156 in 2020
against 150 in 2019.
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46. Where is Mahananda wildlife sanctuary located?

1) Odisha
2) West Bengal
3) Karnataka
4) Bihar
5) Punjab
Answer- 2) West Bengal
Explanation:
The Darjeeling Wildlife Division will be organising the 1st Mahananda Bird Festival from February 20 to 23
at the Mahananda wildlife sanctuary in West Bengal.
47. Where is the active volcanic mountain, Semeru located?

1) Fiji
2) Maldives
3) Indonesia
4) Taiwan
5) USA
Answer- 3) Indonesia
Explanation:
Semeru, or Mount Semeru, is an active volcano in East Java, Indonesia.
48. Where is River Tsari Chu located?

1) Assam
2) Sikkim
3) Uttarakhand
5) Mizoram
Answer- 4) Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation:
China has constructed a new village in Arunachal Pradesh, consisting of about 101 homes, show satellite
images. The village, located on the banks of the River Tsari Chu, lies in the Upper Subansiri district, an area
which has been long disputed by India and China and has been marked by armed conflict.
49. Where is Mount Trishul located?

1) Uttarakhand
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Assam
4) Mizoram ✦ Join➺@bhawna_weekly_quiz_pdfs
5) Nagaland
Explanation:
The Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF) has given permission to a three-member team of
mountaineers led by Arjun Vajpayee, the youngest Indian to climb Mount Everest, for a winter climbing
expedition to Mount Trishul, a 7,120-metre peak in western Kumaon of Uttarakhand.
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50. Where is the Frozen Waterfall known as “Tsar Icicle” located?

1) Antarctica
2) Greenland
3) Russia
4) Sweden
5) Norway
Answer- 3) Russia
Explanation:
Frozen Waterfall known as “Tsar Icicle” in Russia that draws hundreds of tourists every year when it
freezes has collapsed, injuring three people and killing one.
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1. Where was the India’s largest multi-model logistic park planned to be setup, in partnership with
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ), as of January 2021?
1) Ahmedabad, Gujarat
2) Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
3) Chandigarh, Punjab
4) Kolkata, West Bengal
5) Mumbai, Maharashtra
Answer- 1) Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Explanation:
On January 22, 2021, an MoU was signed between the Gujarat Government and Adani Ports and Special
Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) in the presence of Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani in Gandhinagar to set up
India’s largest multi-model logistic park near Sanand in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It will have a dedicated air
cargo complex with 4.6-kilometre long runway to handle even large sized cargo aircraft. The park will have
provision of direct rail connectivity with a dedicated freight corridor which is part of the Delhi-Mumbai
industrial corridor.
2. Which is the 1st Indian state to establish a dedicated migration cell to address the issues of
migrant workers who come from different States?
1) Maharashtra
2) Gujarat
3) Meghalaya
4) Goa
5) Punjab
Answer- 4) Goa
Explanation:
Goa is the first destination state of India to set up a dedicated migration cell to address the issues of migrant
workers who come from different States to Goa. The cell will cater to the multiple needs of migrants viz.
legal support, skill development, job linkages, access to public services health, insurance, financial inclusion
3. Which organisations will be benefited through the revised regulatory framework announced by
RBI in a Discussion Paper released in January 2021?
1) Small Finance Bank
2) Urban Cooperative Bank
3) Non-Banking Financial Company
4) Payment Banks
5) Micro finance Institutions
Answer- 3) Non-Banking Financial Company(NBFC)
Explanation:
On January 22, 2021, the RBI released a Discussion Paper on “Revised Regulatory Framework for NBFCs- A
Scale-Based Approach” on the lines of the announcement made in the Statement on Developmental and
Regulatory Policies on December 4, 2020. As per the new framework, the NBFCs will be grouped into four-
layers viz. Base Layer (BL), Middle Layer (ML), Upper Layer (UL) and a possible Top Layer (TL). This
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grouping is in the form of pyramid which states that there will be least regulatory intervention for NBFCs in
BL.
4. Which payment bank recently (in Jan 2021) launched a ‘Safe Pay’ security feature to its customers
to make secured digital transactions?
1) Airtel Payments Bank
2) Paytm Payments Bank
5) Jio Payments Bank
Answer- 1) Airtel Payments Bank
Explanation:
Airtel Payments Bank has launched ‘Airtel Safe Pay’ to protect the customers when they make digital
transactions through Unified Payment Interface (UPI) or net-banking using the Airtel Payments Bank. This
safe payment gateway is free of cost, will and offers protection against phishing, stolen credentials or
passwords, and phone cloning. Airtel Payments Bank account can be opened through a video call using the
Airtel Thanks application.
5. Which was named as the world’s largest derivatives exchange by Futures Industry Association
(FIA), in January 2021?
1) Bombay Stock Exchange
2) U.S. Futures Exchange
3) National Stock Exchange of India
4) New York Stock Exchange
5) Eurex Exchange
Answer- 3) National Stock Exchange of India
Explanation:
In accordance with the Futures Industry Association (FIA), National Stock Exchange of India Ltd (NSE)
remained the world’s largest derivatives exchange for the second consecutive year in 2020 in terms of
number of contracts traded. On the other hand, World Federation of Exchanges (WFE) has ranked it 4th in
terms of cash equities by number of trades for calendar year 2020. In the commodity derivatives segment,
NSE launched its first commodity options contract on gold, followed by silver. There were 70 lakh new
registrations in 2020, the highest in a calendar year.
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6. What was the theme of 15th India Digital Summit 2021 (IDS 2021), virtually organized by Internet
& Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) in January 2021?
1) Aatmanirbhar Bharat – Start of New Decade
2) Enabling The New Normal
3) Digital India: Success to Excellence
4) Emerging Enterprise Technologies
5) Innovative Green Models for Profitability & Sustainability
Answer- 1) Aatmanirbhar Bharat – Start of New Decade
Explanation:
The 15th Edition of India Digital Summit 2021 (IDS 2021) organized by Internet & Mobile Association of
India (IAMAI) took place virtually from January 19-20, 2021. It was inaugurated by Ravi Shankar Prasad,
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Union Minister of Electronics & Information Technology. Theme – ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat – Start of New
Decade’. During the event, the 11th India Digital Awards 2021 were also announced.
Digital Person of the year – Sanjeev Bikhchandani, Info Edge
Digital Startup of the year – Khatabook
Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Limited (AMUL) bagged 4 awards
7. When was the 1st Parakram Diwas celebrated?

1) 25th January 2021
3) 23rd January 2021
5) 22nd January 2021
Answer- 3) 23rd January 2021
Explanation:
On 23rd January 2021, The 125th Birth anniversary of ‘Netaji’ Subhas Chandra Bose is observed as the First
Parakram Diwas. The day honours and remembers the contributions of Netaji towards the nation. Prime
Minister Narendra Modi, addressed the inaugural ceremony of Parakram Diwas at the event organised at
Victoria Memorial in Kolkata, West Bengal. On 25th November 2020, at the meeting of the National
Implementation Committee decided to celebrate Netaji’s 125th Birth anniversary year at National and
international level from 23rd January 2021.
8. Recently (in Jan 2021), Home Minister Amit Shah launched ______________ scheme, providing full
benefits of the AB PM-JAY to the personnel & dependents of the armed wing.
1) Ayushman CAPF
2) Ayushman NSG
3) Jan Arogya BSF
4) Jan Arogya ITBP
5) Ayushman RPF
Answer- 1) Ayushman CAPF
Explanation:
On January 23, 2021, Union Minister Amit Shah, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) attended a function in
Guwahati, Assam where he launched the ‘Ayushman CAPF’ scheme for personnel and dependents of the
Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), which will be fully implemented by May 1, 2021.It will cover around
28 lakh personnel of CAPF, Assam Rifles and National Security Guard (NSG) and their families under
‘Ayushman Bharat: Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana’ (AB PM-JAY).
9. Where was the 51st International Film Festival of India (IFFI) held?
1) Mumbai, Maharashtra
2) Jaipur, Rajasthan
3) Panaji, Goa
4) Kochi, Kerala
5) Udaipur, Rajasthan
Answer- 3) Panaji, Goa
Explanation:
The 51st International Film Festival of India (IFFI) was held from 16 to 24 January 2021 at Dr. Shyama
Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium in Panaji, Goa. Due to COVID-19, it was conducted in hybrid mode i.e. 50
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films out of 224 films across various categories are scheduled to be screened online. This hybrid mode
format of IFFI was first in India and in Asia too.
10. Which city was named as the world’s fastest growing mature tech ecosystem as per the data
analyst company Dealroom, in January 2021?
1) London
2) Munich
3) Bangalore
4) Mumbai
5) Paris
Answer- 3) Bangalore
Explanation:
Dealroom.co data analysed by London & Partners (the Mayor of London’s international trade and
investment agency) has revealed that Bengaluru, Karnataka has emerged as the world’s fastest growing
mature tech ecosystem, with investment in it increased 5.4 times from USD 1.3 billion in 2016 to USD 7.2
billion in 2020.The list is followed by London, Munich, Berlin, Paris, while Mumbai secured 6th place.
11. Which film won the Golden Peacock Award in the 51st IFFI awards?
1) Parasite
2) The Irishman
3) Joker
4) Into the Darkness
5) Article 15
Answer- 4) Into the Darkness
Explanation:
Category Winner Country Prize Amount
Golden Peacock (Best Film) Into the Darkness by Anders Refn Denmark Rs. 40 lakhs (Rs. 4 million)
Silver Peacock Awards
Best Director Chen-Nien Ko for Silent Forest Taiwan Rs 15 lakh (Rs. 1.5 million)
12. What was the average life expectancy of a dam, as per the UN University – INWEH’s report,
‘Ageing Water Storage Infrastructure: An Emerging Global Risk’?
1) 100 years
2) 75 years
3) 60 years
4) 150 years
5) 50 years
Answer- 5) 50 years
Explanation:
United Nations University – Institute for Water, Environment & Health (UNU-INWEH) released a report
called ‘Ageing Water Storage Infrastructure: An Emerging Global Risk’, the report states that ageing of large
dams is an emerging Global Development issue as they pose threats to human safety & environment.
Average life expectancy of a dam is around 50 years. In India, around 1, 115 large dams are set to reach the
~50 years’ mark by 2025.
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13. Which country participated with Indian Air Force (IAF) in the 1st Bilateral Air Exercise, ‘Exercise
Desert Knight-21 (Ex DK-21)’ held at Jodhpur?
1) Australia
2) Japan
3) France
4) Russia
5) USA
Answer- 3) France
Explanation:
Indian Air Force (IAF) and French Air and Space Force (FASF) participated in the 1st Edition of Bilateral Air
Exercise ‘Exercise Desert Knight-21 (Ex DK-21)’ held at Air Force Station, Jodhpur for 5 days from January
20-24, 2021. The Bilateral 1st of its kind exercise involved the participation of Rafale fighter jets from both
sides. India & France are also jointly set to conduct wargames codenamed Exercise SKYROS in January at
Jodhpur. Other regular Defence Exercises between India & France are
Varuna – Naval Exercise
Garuda – Air Exercise
Shakti – Army Exercise
14. Where was the Joint Tri-Service Amphibious Military Exercise ‘AMPHEX-21’ conducted by Indian
Navy?
1) Andaman & Nicobar
2) Maldives
3) Rajasthan
4) Odisha
5) Goa
Answer- 1) Andaman & Nicobar
Explanation:
The Indian Navy conducted a Joint Tri-Service Amphibious Military Exercise ‘AMPHEX-21’ in Andaman &
Nicobar group of Islands from January 21-25, 2021. Defence Exercise ‘KAVACH’ for defence of Andaman &
Nicobar Islands was also a part of AMPHEX-21 exercise, both exercises witnessed participation from all
service components of Indian Armed Forces – Indian Army, Air Force, Navy & Coast Guard. Corvettes,
submarine & amphibious landing ships of Eastern Naval Command (ENC) and Amphibious Brigade of
Army’s Southern Command participated in the exercise.
15. Who became the 1st Female Fighter Jet pilot to be part of Indian Air Force’s (IAF) Tableaux in a
Republic Day Parade?
1) Bhawana Kanth
2) Mohana Singh
3) Avani Chaturvedi
4) Gunjan Saxena
5) Shivangi
Answer- 1) Bhawana Kanth
Explanation:
On January 26, 2021 India celebrated its 72nd Republic Day. On this date, in 1950 the Constitution of India
came into effect by replacing the Government of India Act (1935). Flight Lieutenant Bhawana Kanth became
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the 1st Female Fighter Jet pilot to be part of Indian Air Force’s (IAF) Tableaux. She is one of the First 3
fighter pilots in India to be inducted into IAF in June 2016.
16. Which country’s Triservice force Contingent participated in India’s 72nd Republic Day Parade?
1) Sri Lanka
2) Bhutan
3) Bangladesh
4) Nepal
5) Vietnam
Answer- 3) Bangladesh
Explanation:
For the 1st time, a 122-member Bangladeshi Triservice force Contingent participated in the 72nd Republic
Day Parade. The Bangladeshi forces participated in the parade to commemorate 50 years of its Liberation,
in which India played a major part.
17. In January 2021, United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted a resolution to __________.
1) Eliminate Human Trafficking
2) Safeguard Religious Sites
3) Promote Utilitarianism
4) Eliminate Female infanticide
5) Promote legal Abortion
Answer- 2) Safeguard Religious Sites
Explanation:
On January 23, 2021, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has adopted a resolution to promote a
culture of peace and tolerance to safeguard religious sites all across the world. The resolution called for
strengthened international efforts to foster a global dialogue for human rights and for the diversity of
religions and beliefs. It condemns all acts or threats of violence, destruction, damage or endangerment,
directed against religious sites and denounces any moves that forcibly convert any religious sites.
18. Which company was India’s biggest Overseas investor, as per RBI’s data (as of Jan 2021)?
1) ONGC Videsh Ltd
2) Tata Consultancy Services
3) Coal India Ltd
4) Reliance Industries
5) Steel Authority of India Ltd
Answer- 1) ONGC Videsh Ltd
Explanation:
In accordance with the RBI data, overseas investment by domestic firms fell by over 42% to USD 1.45
billion in December 2020 in comparison to USD 2.51 billion in December 2019. Major Overseas Investors of
India: ONGC Videsh Ltd invested a total of USD 131.85 million, Intas Pharmaceuticals invested USD 75.22
million, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) invested USD 27.77 million. The apex bank released the 3rd
“Booklet on Payment Systems” covering the journey of Payment and Settlement Systems in India from the
beginning of 2010 till the end of 2020.
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19. Which Insurance company launched the ‘Krishi Sakha App’, that provides Farming related
information’s?
1) New India Assurance
2) HDFC Life Insurance
3) Bharti AXA General Insurance
4) Life Insurance Corporation of India
5) The Oriental Insurance Company
Answer- 3) Bharti AXA General Insurance
Explanation:
On January 27, 2021, Bharti AXA General Insurance launched Krishi Sakha App, a one-stop-shop for Indian
farmers that offers them relevant information to cater their daily farming needs. It also provides guidance
to farmers to adopt best farming practices and enhance their productivity. The farmers through this app
will also have access to the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) portal for crop insurance related
information. Bharti AXA General Insurance is a joint venture company has a 51% stake from Bharti
Enterprises and 49% stake of the AXA Group.
20. Who was the only foreigner to receive Padma Vibhushan Award in 2021?
1) Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
2) Donald Trump
3) Shinzo Abe
4) Boris Johnson
5) Angela Merkel
Answer- 3) Shinzo Abe
Explanation:
On January 25, 2021 Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India announced the Padma Awards 2021.
This year a total of 119 Padma awards including 1 duo case were awarded.
Field Name Country
Public Affairs Shinzo Abe Japan
Medicine Dr. Belle Monappa Hegde Karnataka, India
Others- Spiritualism Maulana Wahiduddin Khan
Others- Archaeology B. B. Lal Delhi, India
21. Indian Government is set to procure 21 MiG-29 fighter jets and 12 Sukhoi(Su)-30 MKI aircrafts to
enhance the defence capability of Indian Air Force. Which country designs & manufacture’s the
advanced fighter jets MiG-29 & Sukhoi(Su)-30 MKI?
1) Japan
2) USA
3) France
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5) Russia
Answer- 5) Russia
Explanation:
Indian Government is set to procure 21 MiG-29 fighter jets and 12 Sukhoi(Su)-30 MKI aircrafts from Russia.
In addition to this, existing 59 MiG-29 aircrafts will also be upgraded. The new 21 MiG-29 is an addition to
the existing 59 such jets with the Indian Air Force (IAF). The new 12 Sukhoi-30MKIs is an addition to the
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existing fleet of 272 such fighter aircraft, that were contracted from Russia for around $15 billion, with the
majority of them licensed to be produced by HAL, India.
22. What is India’s FDI rate for 2020, as per UN – Conference on Trade and Development’s 38th
Global Investment Trends Monitor?
1) Increased by 3 %
2) Decreased by 42 %
3) Increased by 42 %
4) Decreased by 8 %
5) Increased by 13 %
Answer- 5) Increased by 13 %
Explanation:
In accordance with the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)’s 38th Global
Investment Trends Monitor, after the 1990s, the year 2020 saw a fall down in Global foreign direct
investment (FDI) which decreased 42% to $859 billion from $1.5 trillion in 2019. Contrarily, India saw a
13% increase in FDI to $57 billion which is driven by investments in the digital sector. Apart from FDI in the
digital sector, another key reason for FDI rise in India is merger and acquisition (M&A) as Cross-border
M&A sales grew 83% to $27 billion.
23. Which country pledged USD 150,000 towards United Nations (UN) Peacebuilding Fund (PFB) for
2021, in January 2021?
1) USA
2) Brazil
3) France
4) India
5) China
Answer- 4) India
Explanation:
On January 27, 2021, India has pledged USD 150,000 to activities of the United Nations (UN) Peacebuilding
Fund (PFB) for 2021. It was announced by India’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador TS
Tirumurti during a virtual address to the High-Level Replenishment Conference for the United Nations
Peacebuilding Fund. Peacebuilding Fund (PBF) is the UN’s financial instrument to sustain peace in countries
or situations at risk or affected by violent conflict.
24. What was India’s projected growth rate for 2021, as per UN-DESA’s, “World Economic Situation
and Prospects 2021” report?
1) – 9.6 %
2) – 5.8 %
3) 7.3 %
4) 7.7 %
5) 5.8 %
Answer- 3) 7.3 %
Explanation:
In accordance with the report, titled “World Economic Situation and Prospects 2021” by the United Nations
Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN-DESA), India’s economy is estimated to contract by 9.6% in
2020, while it is projected to grow at 7.3% in 2021. This projection is highest among major economies of
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the world. Earlier, the International Labour Organization (ILO) released its 7th edition of “ILO Monitor:
COVID-19 and the world of work” which states that in 2020, the world faced a 255 mn jobs loss where
South Asia accounted for 80 mn.
25. Recently (in Jan 2021), India’s Ministry of Textiles signed an MoU with M/s. Nissenken Quality
Evaluation Centre. Which country will import Indian textile products as a result of this MoU?
1) Germany
2) Italy
3) France
4) Japan
5) Mauritius
Answer- 4) Japan
Explanation:
On January 27, 2021 The Textile Committee, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India signed Memorandum
of Understanding(MoU) with M/s. Nissenken Quality Evaluation Centre, Japan through video conferencing
to increase export of Textile and Apparel (T&A) to the Japan market. In 2019, Japan was the 3rd largest
market for T&A products in the world. While India was the sixth largest exporter of T&A to the world.
26. Who recently (in Jan 2021), got appointed as the Managing Director (MD) of State Bank of India?
1) Swaminathan Janakiraman
2) Ashwini Kumar Tewari
3) Ashwani Bhatia
4) Only 1 & 2
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 4) Only 1 & 2
Explanation:
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the appointment of Swaminathan
Janakiraman and Ashwini Kumar Tewari as new Managing Directors(MDs) of State Bank of India (SBI) for a
period of 3 years. Swaminthan Janakiraman was serving as the deputy MD(finance) of SBI. Ashwini Kumar
Tewari was serving as MD and Chief Executive Officer(CEO)of SBI Card, a subsidiary of SBI.
27. What is India’s rank among the worst-hit countries due to extreme weather events, as per the
16th edition of “Global Climate Risk Index (CRI) 2021”?
1) 4th
2) 7th
3) 3rd
4) 9th
5) 11th
Answer- 2) 7th
Explanation:
India has improved its ranking to 7th in the 16th edition of “Global Climate Risk Index (CRI) 2021- Who
suffers Most from Extreme Weather Events? Weather-related Loss Events in 2019 and 2000 to 2019” from
5th in CRI 2020, which has been released by Germany-based think tank Germanwatch. The list has been
topped by Mozambique followed by Zimbabwe, and Bahamas. The index provides a list of worst-hit
countries due to extreme weather events in 2000-2019.
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28. Which was NOT one among the measures mentioned in the ‘Marine Mega Fauna Stranding
Guidelines’ released by MoEFCC, in January 2021?
1) Boost scientific research
2) Rebuilding of degraded habitats of marine mammals
3) Reduce stranding of marine turtles
4) Increasing fish population
5) Increasing People’s Participation in conservation
Answer- 4) Increasing fish population
Explanation:
On January 29, 2021, Prakash Javadekar, Union Minister for Environment Forest & Climate Change
(MoEFCC) virtually released ‘Marine Mega Fauna Stranding Guidelines’ & ‘National Marine Turtle Action
Plan’ in New Delhi. Some of the guidelines are,
• Improve the response of stakeholders towards stranding, entanglement, injury of marine mammals
and conservation of marine turtles.
• Boost scientific research & exchange of information
• Rebuilding of degraded habitats of marine mammals
• Increasing People’s Participation in conservation
29. Which was NOT among the 4 popular climate policies listed by the respondents of UNDP’s
‘People’s Climate Report’ released on January 2021?
1) Investing more in green businesses and jobs
2) Conservation of Forests & Land
3) Climate-friendly farming techniques
4) Industrial Waste Management
5) Solar, Wind and Renewable Power
Answer- 4) Industrial Waste Management
Explanation:
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) released the results of ‘People’s Climate Report’ –
World’s Largest Survey of Public Opinion on Climate Change.
Four Popular Climate Policies among the respondents for tackling Climate Change are,
• Conservation of Forests & Land (54% Support)
• Solar, Wind and Renewable Power (53%)
• Climate-friendly farming techniques (52%)
• Investing more in green businesses and jobs (50%)
30. Which organisation released the framework, ‘Statement on Developmental and Regulatory
Policies’?
1) Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
2) Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)
3) National Stock Exchange (NSE)
4) Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA)
5) Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
Answer- 1) Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
Explanation:
On January 27, 2020, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced a comprehensive framework to strengthen
the grievance redress mechanism in banks. This newly introduced framework is on the lines of ‘Statement
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on Developmental and Regulatory Policies’ issued as part of the Monetary Policy statement on December 4,
2020. The grievance redressed process through Offices of Banking Ombudsman (OBOs) will continue to
remain free for the banks and customers under BO Scheme, 2006 (BOS).
31. Which bank recently (in Jan 2021), partnered with CSC e-Governance Services India Ltd to
launch EMI service that allows Business Correspondents (BCs) to collect EMIs at CSCs across India?
1) SBI
2) HDFC Bank
3) ICICI Bank
4) UCO Bank
5) Canara Bank
Answer- 2) HDFC Bank
Explanation:
On January 28, 2021 HDFC Bank and CSC e-Governance Services India Ltd, a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV)
under the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) has entered into partnership to launch
Equated Monthly Installment(EMI) service that allows Business Correspondents(BCs) to collect HDFC
Bank’s EMIs at CSCs across India. This partnership will enable people in remote areas to access banking and
financial services at their doorstep through the bank’s network of over 1 lakh VLEs.
32. Who recently (in Jan 2021), got appointed as the MD & CEO of Dhanlaxmi Bank?
1) Sunil Gurbaxani
2) S. S. Mallikarjuna Rao
3) JK Shivan
4) Atul Kumar Goel
5) Shyam Srinivasan
Answer- 3) JK Shivan
Explanation:
On January 28, 2021 Dhanlaxmi Bank appointed JK Shivan as Managing director(MD) and Chief Executive
Officer(CEO) for a period of 3 years. The appointment is made with the approval of the Reserve Bank of
India (RBI). It is to be recalled that Sunil Gurbaxani was the MD & CEO of the bank. JK Shivan is expected to
take charge by February 1, 2021.
33. What was India’s rank in the 2020 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), released by
Transparency International?
1) 80th
2) 86th
3) 41st
4) 40th
5) 88th
Answer- 2) 86th
Explanation:
On January 28, 2021, the Transparency International released the 2020 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI)
where India’s rank slipped to 86th with a score of 40 from 80th rank with score of 41 in 2019. The list has
been topped by New Zealand and Denmark rank at the first position with scores of 88 stating minimum
corruption levels. Contrarily, Somalia and South Sudan rank lowest at 179th position with scores of 12.
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34. Who co-authored the biography “Soumitra Chatterjee: A Life in Cinema, Theatre, Poetry &
Painting”, along with Arjun Sengupta?
1) Amish Tripathi
2) Roopa Pai
3) Partha Mukherjee
4) Amitav Ghosh
5) Nayantara Sahgal
Answer- 3) Partha Mukherjee
Explanation:
On 19th January 2021, the 86th birth anniversary of Soumitra Chatterjee, “Soumitra Chatterjee: A Life in
Cinema, Theatre, Poetry & Painting”, the authorized biography of Soumitra Chatterjee was released. The
book authored by Arjun Sengupta and co-authored by Partha Mukherjee.
35. What will be the total financial assistance provided by World Bank for its Strengthening
Teaching-Learning and Results for States (STARS) project?
1) USD 400 million
2) USD 700 million
3) USD 500 million
4) USD 4 billion
5) USD 1 billion
Answer- 3) USD 500 million
Explanation:
On the lines of the Cabinet approval to the Strengthening Teaching-Learning and Results for States (STARS)
project in Oct 2020, a financial support agreement was signed between Ministry of Education (MoE),
Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), and World Bank (WB) for the implementation of Rs 5718 crore
STARS project on January 29, 2021. Under the agreement, WB will provide US$ 500 million (approximately
Rs. 3700 crore) and the rest will be shared by participating states for a period of 5 years. There are 6
participating states viz. Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Kerala and Odisha.
36. What was the theme of 51st Edition of 2021 World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting, ‘The
Davos Agenda 2021’?
1) Together, We Fight the Virus
2) Stakeholders for a Cohesive and Sustainable World
3) A Crucial Year to Rebuild Trust
4) Responsive and Responsible Leadership
5) Together, We Can
Answer- 3) A Crucial Year to Rebuild Trust
Explanation:
The 51st Edition of 2021 World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting called ‘The Davos Agenda 2021’
took place virtually from January 25-29, 2021. Theme of Davos Agenda – ‘A Crucial Year to Rebuild Trust’
Around 1, 500 Business, Government & Civil Society Leaders from 70 countries participated in the Meeting.
Prime Minister’s (PM) address in the WEF forum focused on the ‘Fourth Industrial Revolution-using
technology for the good of humanity’.
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37. Which bank partnered with StashFin (in Jan 2021) to launch a co-branded prepaid card, that
enables customers to take overdraft loans up to Rs. 5 lakhs?
1) Deutsche Bank India
2) DBS Bank
3) SBM Bank (India) Ltd
4) United Overseas Bank
5) HSBC Bank India
Answer- 3) SBM Bank (India) Ltd
Explanation:
On January 28, 2021 StashFin entered into partnership with SBM Bank (India) Ltd to launch their co-
branded prepaid card, ‘StashFin SBM card’. The card is powered by Visa and has a contactless Europay,
MasterCard, and Visa(EMV) chip, enabling cardholders to have 24×7 access to funds. It acts as a personal
overdraft facility, enabling customers to take loans up to Rs 5 Lakhs. The card users have an option to
convert all their purchases into EMIs.
38. What was India’s rank in ‘Asia-Pacific Personalised Health Index 2020’ report?
1) 10th
2) 11th
3) 1st
4) 5th
5) 9th
Answer- 1) 10th
Explanation:
According to the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) report ‘Asia-Pacific Personalised Health Index 2020’
developed by the Copenhagen Institute for Future Studies in partnership with Roche, India with a score of
36 was ranked at 10 out of 11 Asia Pacific Countries in terms of adopting personalised healthcare & steps
taken to provide right care to the needed person at the right time. Singapore topped the Index followed by
Taiwan & Japan at 2nd & 3rd positions respectively.
39. When was the World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Day observed annually?
4) 21st January 2021 ✦Join➺@bhawna_weekly_quiz_pdfs
Answer- 1) 30th January 2021
Explanation:
World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Day is annually observed across the globe on 30th January to
highlight the global commitment to eliminate Neglected Tropical Diseases that has affected the most
marginalized communities of the World. The 30th January 2021 marks the 2nd annual World Neglected
Tropical Diseases (NTD) Day. The Funding for World NTD Day is provided by the Crown Prince Court of
Abu Dhabi.
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40. World Economic Forum (WEF) launched the First of its kind platform– “EDISON Alliance” to
reduce digital inequalities. What does EDISON stand for?
1) Equitable Digital Infrastructure and Services
2) Evolution against Digital Inequality System
3) Equal Digital Infrastructure and Services
4) Essential Digital Infrastructure and Services Network
5) Essentiality against Digital Inequality System
Answer- 4) Essential Digital Infrastructure and Services Network
Explanation:
WEF launched the first-of-its-kind platform called ‘Essential Digital Infrastructure and Services Network’ –
EDISON Alliance to reduce digital inequalities & ensure equitable access to digital opportunities for
everyone by 2025. It is the 1st Global mobilization of public sector and industry leaders to ensure
affordable and accessible digital opportunities for everyone. In 2021, the Alliance will work towards
increasing digital inclusion in healthcare, education and financial services.
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41. Where is Shivalik Elephant Reserve located?

1) Uttarakhand
2) Kerala
3) Punjab
4) Himachal Pradesh
5) Karnataka
Explanation:
Shivalik Elephant Reserve is located at Uttarakhand.
42. Which is the capital of Democratic Republic of the Congo(DRC)?

1) Nashville
2) Abuja
3) Kinshasa
4) Memphis
5) Lagos
Answer- 3) Kinshasa
Explanation:
Kinshasa is the capital of Democratic Republic of the Congo(DRC).
43. How is Brahmaputra river called in Arunachal Pradesh?

1) Jamuna River
2) Yarlung Tsangpo
3) Siang River
4) Dilao River
5) Meghna River
Answer- 3) Siang river
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Explanation:
China to set up a hydropower station on the Brahmaputra river will act as an encroachment on the entitled
rights of lower riparian states like India and Bangladesh and adversely affect the availability of water in its
basin during the lean season. India too plans to build a multipurpose 10,000 MW reservoir in Arunachal
Pradesh to offset the impact The proposed 9.2 BCM 'Upper Siang' project on the Siang river (Brahmaputra
river) in Arunachal Pradesh will be able to take the excess load of water discharge and can even store water.
44. Which is the World’s largest white crocodile park (as of Jan 2021)?
1) Guindy National Park
2) Bhitarkanika National Park
3) National Chambal Sanctuary
4) Madras Crocodile Bank Trust
5) Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary
Answer- 2) Bhitarkanika National Park
Explanation:
After the conclusion of the annual census of estuarine crocodiles, Odisha's Bhitarkanika National Park,
which is the world's largest white crocodile park in Kendrapara district, was reopened for tourists in
January 2021.
45. Where is Nathu La pass located?

1) Himachal Pradesh
3) Uttarakhand
4) Ladakh
5) Sikkim
Answer- 5) Sikkim
Explanation:
Nathu La is a mountain pass in the Himalayas in East Sikkim district. It connects the Indian state of Sikkim
with China's Tibet Autonomous Region.
46. Which is India’s highest wartime military award?

1) Bharat Ratna
2) Kirti Chakra
3) Param Vir Chakra
4) Maha Vir Chakra
5) Ashok Chakra
Answer- 3) Param Vir Chakra
Explanation:
The Param Vir Chakra is India's highest military decoration, awarded for displaying distinguished acts of
valour during wartime. Param Vir Chakra translates as the "Greatest of the Ultimate Brave", and the award
is granted for "most conspicuous bravery in the presence of the enemy".
47. Where is Pilikula Biological Park located?

1) Kerala
2) Karnataka
3) Tamil Nadu
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4) Uttarakhand
5) Mizoram
Answer- 2) Karnataka
Explanation:
Pilikula Biological Park is located at Karnataka.
48. Which is the capital of Estonia?

1) Riga
2) Vilnius
3) Tallinn
4) Kaunas
5) Warsaw
Answer- 3) Tallinn
Explanation:
Tallinn is the capital city of Estonia.
49. Gita Gopinath is the Chief Economist of __________.

1) World Bank
3) Asian Development Bank
4) PepsiCo
5) European Central Bank
Answer- 2) International Monetary Fund
Explanation:
Gita Gopinath is the Chief Economist of International Monetary Fund (IMF).
50. Which bank functions with the tagline, “We understand your world”?
1) SBI
2) HDFC Bank
3) ICICI Bank
4) UCO Bank
5) Canara Bank
Answer- 2) HDFC Bank
Explanation:
HDFC bank functions with the tagline, “We understand your world”.

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300 Best MCQs January Set 1 by Dr.

Q) Which state has introduced a Campaign called “Ek Zila- Ek Shilp”?

Q) Which state has launched the Kisan Fasal Rahat Yojana?

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Q) Flybig is the newest airline of which of the following countries?

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Q) Which of the following states has launched a mPension App?

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Q) Which Ministry has launched the Freight Business Development Portal?

Q) The Khelo India Ice Hockey Tournament began at which place?

Q) Which state has launched the Krishi Sanjeevani vans?

Q) Which company has launched a ‘Virtual Breakout Rooms’ feature?

Q) Cherry Blossom Mao Festival was held in which state?

Q) Which state/UT has launched a Mobile Application called ‘Satark Nagrik’?

Q) India’s first indoor Ski Park will come at which place?

Q) Which state has recently launched a portal called e-Daakhil?

Q) Faustin-Archange Touadera , has been re-elected as the President of which country?

Q) What is the rank of India in the Henley Passport Index 2021?

Q) Which state has launched the Clean Bindu Sagar initiative?

Q) Sadyr Japarov has been elected as the President of which country?

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Q) India’s first Labour Movement Museum will be launched in which state?

Q) Nagi-Nakti bird sanctuaries, recently in news, are located in which state?

Q) Yoweri Museveni, has won the Presidential Election of which country?

Q) Who has been appointed as the next Vice-Chief of Indian Army?

Q) Who has become the First Lady of the United States?

Q) Which Project has been launched in Goa to collate information on otters?

Q) Which company has completed its acquisition of wearables company FitBit?

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Q) Gorewada International Zoo, recently in news, is situated in which city?

Q) Gujarat government has decided to rename Dragon Fruit as _________?

Q) What is the new name of the Howrah-Kalka Mail train?

Q) Which Bank has launched a new mobile application ‘InstaFX’?

Q) Street Theatre and Performing Arts Fellowship is a scheme of which Government?

Q) Which state has developed an anti-land mafia software called ‘DHARA’?

● National Girl Child day each year on January 24.

Q) What is the rank of India in Global Firepower Index 2021?

Q) Which state government has launched a „jail tourism‟ on Republic Day?

Padma Awards 2021 announced

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Q) Which of the following ministries organized the Bharat Parv?

Q) What is the rank of India in Global Climate Risk Index 2021?

Q) Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has become the President of which country?

Shubhdarshini Tripathi appointed as the next Indian Ambassador to Kazakhstan

Q) Antony J. Blinken was sworn in as the ____________th U.S. Secretary of State?

Q) 'Shagun' is the flagship scheme of which of the following states?

Q) Who is the author of the book “Unfinished”?

Strengthening Teaching-Learning and Results for States Programme (STARS)

Q) What is the rank of India in Asia-Pacific Personalised Health Index?

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