1) In which country was " Miyawaki technique" first introduced?

A) Lebanon

B) Uruguay

C) Japan

D) Israel

Answer : C

The concept of " Miyawaki technique" was introduced in Japan in the eighties by Akira Miyawaki, a renowned botanist and expert in plant ecology,  and the technique has worked worldwide, irrespective of soil or agro-climatic conditions.

2) " SPECIAL REPORT 301" 2021 was recently released by which country?

A) China

B) United States

C) Japan

D) Israel

Answer: B

The United States Trade Representative released 301 Report 2021 under Section 301 of Trade Act of 1974. It lists countries that do not provide sufficient IP rights to American companies

3) In waters of which ocean OLIVE RIDLEY TURTLES are not found?

A) Artic ocean

B) Atlantic ocean

C) Indian ocean

D) Pacific ocean

Answer: A

OLIVE RIDLEY TURTLES:

• Are the smallest and most abundant of all sea turtles, named for the generally greenish color of its skin and shell, or carapace.

• Are found only in warmer waters, including the southern Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans.

• Is best known for their unique mass nesting called Arribada, which is a mass-nesting event when thousands of female turtles come together on the same beach each year to lay eggs.

• Mostly carnivorous, feeding on such creatures as jellyfish, snails, crabs, and shrimp.

• IUCN Status: Vulnerable

• The CITES has included them under Appendix I

• The Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 has included them under Schedule I

4) Which of the following statements are correct regarding Article 164?

1. Article 164 (1) says “The Chief Minister is appointed by the Governor of the state”

2. Article 164 (4) says “A Minister who is a not a member of the Legislative Assembly shall cease to be a minister at the end of six months”

A) 1 only

B) 2 only

C) Both 1 and 2

D) None of the above

Answer: C

The Article 164 lists the following:

• Article 164 (1): The Chief Minister is appointed by the Governor of the state.

• Article 164 (2): The Council of Ministers are collectively responsible to the Legislative Assembly of the state.

• Article 164 (3): The Governor administers the oaths of the minister.

• Article 164 (4): A Minister who is a not a member of the Legislative Assembly shall cease to be a minister at the end of six months.

5) In which year DADASAHEB AWARDS first presented?

A) 1969

B) 1979

C) 1980

D) 1983

Answer: A

About the DADASAHEB AWARDS:

• It was presented for the first time in 1969.

• The first recipient of the award was actress Devika Rani.

• It carries a prize money of ten lakh rupees and a Golden Lotus. Awards are presented by the Indian Government to the achievers in the film industry.

• Awards are presented by the Directorate of Film Festivals that operates under Information and Broadcasting Ministry.

• The Directorate should make sufficient rules to avoid the use of the legend’s name to prevent replications.

6) In which year was Vishweshwariah iron and steel plant established?

A) 1921

B) 1922

C) 1923

D) 1924

Answer : C

VISP is a unit of Steel Authority of India Limited, is a plant involved in the production of alloy steels and pig iron. It is located in the city of Bhadravathi, India.It was started as the Mysore Iron Works on 18 January 1923 by Sir M Visvesvaraya. It is now a steel plant under the jurisdiction of the Steel Authority of India Limited.

Recent news Shivamogga district administration has taken steps to re-start an oxygen plant on the Visvesaraya Iron and Steel Plant (VISP)

7) Recently scientists discovered a species of shrew. Where was it found?

A) Narcodam Island

B) Minicoy Island

C) Barren Island

D) Car Nicobar Island

Answer: A

Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have discovered a new species of insectivorous mammal, a white-toothed shrew at Narcondam Island of the Andaman and Nicobar group of islands. Narcondam, India's easternmost Island, is a small volcanic island located in the northern Andaman Sea.It is part of the Andaman Islands, the main body of which lie approximately 124 km (77 mi) to the west.

8) Which is the ministry implementing SWAMITVA SCHEME?

A) Ministry of Panchayati Raj

B) Ministry of Rural development

C) Ministry of Urban affairs

D) Ministry of Home affairs

Answer: A

SVAMITVA

• Is a Central Sector Scheme of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj was nationally launched by the Prime Minister on the occasion of National Panchayati Raj Day on 24th April 2021 after successful completion of the pilot phase of the Scheme in 9 States.

• Aims to provide property rights to the residents of rural inhabited areas in India by using Drone survey and CORS Networks which provides mapping accuracy of 5 cms.

9) Deepor Beel is a lake of which state?

A) Assam

B) Arunachal Pradesh

C) Mizoram

D) None of the above

Answer: A

Deepor Beel is a permanent freshwater lake in south west of Guwahati city,Assam.

Recent news : Six young girls from the fishing community in Assam have  biodegradable Yoga mat from Water Hyacinth called MOORHEN.

10) In which state was Indian Army’s First Green Solar Energy Harnessing Plant released?

A) Sikkim

B) Arunachal Pradesh

C) Mizoram

D) None of the above

Answer: A

The Indian Army recently launched the first Green Solar Energy harnessing plant in Sikkim in collaboration with IIT Mumbai

11) Which is the Patorn Bank of Karnataka Vikas Grameena bank?

A) Vijaya Bank

B) Canara Bank

C) Karnataka Bank

D) Bank of Mysore

Answer : B

The Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank, an Indian government owned Regional Rural Bank sponsored by Canara Bank. Karnataka Vikas Grameen Bank (KVGB), a regional rural bank headquartered in Dharwad, has bagged five awards under various campaigns held for enrolment of Atal Pension Yojana (APY) from the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA).

12) Long March 5B is a launch vehicle designed by which country?

A) Japan

B) Russia

C) USA

D) China

Answer: D

Long March 5B rocket, which last week launched the core module of the China's space station, is set to re-enter the earth’s atmosphere this weekend, amid concerns that it could cause damage if it crashes in civilian areas.

13)Which of the following is not a Kharif crop?

A) Watermelon

B) Moong Dal

C) Toor Dal

D) Urad Dal

Answer : A

Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has released Special Kharif Strategy For 2021 Season- India to increase the production of pulses in  and make India self-sufficient in kharif crops Moong, Tur, and Urad.

14)What is Section 142 of social security code related to?

A) Work leave

B) Aadhar Data

C) Health benefits

D) None of the above

Answer : B

Section 142 of social security code  says that Aadhaar details are compulsory for an employee or unorganised person or any other person to get benefits of government schemes. The benefits can be in kind of cash for medical sickness, availing services of career centre, maternity benefits, receiving payment as insured person, etc.

15) The project of Covid Loan Book was recently started by which institution?

A) RBI

B) SEBI

C) Niti Aayog

D) NABARD

Answer : A

The Reserve Bank of India recently opened an on-tap liquidity window called covid loan book