1) Which is the collabarotaing agency for launch of Coding and data science by CBSE?

A) Google

B) Facebook

C) Microsoft

D) None of the above

Answer : C

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) in collaboration with Microsoft to introduce coding and data science in school curriculum.

2) Yountab scheme is being implemented in which state/UT?

A) Ladakh

B) Kashmir

C) Diu

D) Pondicherry

Answer : A

Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, RK Mathur, launched the YounTab scheme for students. Under the scheme, about 12,300 tablets were distributed among them in Leh.

3) Which state has recently launched 'Knowledge Economy Mission'?

A) Kerala

B) Karnataka

C) Tamilnadu

D) Andra Pradesh

Answer : A

Kerala government has launched ‘Knowledge Economy Mission’ to boost job prospects in the state by supporting knowledge workers.Project will be launched to bring ongoing efforts of providing employment to educated people and support ‘knowledge workers’ under a single programme. A plan will be made to provide basic facilities and social security system for knowledge workers who are working close to their homes and interacting with employers. For implementation and funding purposes, ‘knowledge economy fund’ will be created.

4) Where is Merapi Volcano located?

A) Indonesia

B) Sumatra

C) Java

D) None of the above

Answer : A

As per Geological Disaster Technology Research and Development Centre, Indonesia’s Merapi volcano erupted four times with lava spreading to 1,500 metres from crater. Most Active Volcano Merapi is considered as Indonesia’s most active volcano. It erupted four times and experienced 43 avalanche earthquakes. Mountain was belching thick white smokes as high as 50 meters above

5) Where is Ratle Hydro power project proposed to be constructed?

A) Jammu Kashmir

B) Ladakh

C) Uttarakhand

D) None of the Above

Answer : A

Ratle Hydoelectric Project (850 MW), is a Run of River Scheme located on River Chenab, Kishtwar district, Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

6) Which state/UT started 'Jahan Vote, Vahan vaccination campaign'?

A) Jammu

B) Ladakh

C) Chandigarh

D) Delhi

Answer : D

Delhi government launched a vaccination campaign ‘Jahan Vote, Wahan Vaccination’ to vaccinate people of Delhi against Covid-19. Under the campaign, people aged 45 and above will be given vaccine at the polling booths.

7)'20 Reforms in 2020' is related to which ministry?

A) Defence

B) Finance

C) Home affairs

D) Education

Answer : A

Defence minister Shri Rajnath Singh released anE-booklet titled ’20 Reforms in 2020’, highlighting the major reforms undertaken by Ministry of Defence (MoD) in 2020, in New Delhi

8) Which of the following releases 'State of India's environment report'?

A) Center for Science and Environment

B) Down to Earth

C) Both A and B

D) None of the above

Answer : C

State of Environment Report, 2021 is an annual publication by the Centre for Science and Environment(CSE) along with Down To Earth.

9) Which global giant has proposed for starting solar-powered bitcoin mining in USA?

A) Twitter

B) Facebook

C) Google

D) Microsoft

Answer : A

Twitter’s payments venture Square will partner with blockchain technology firm Block-stream Mining in a bid to build an open-source, solar-powered bitcoin mining facility in United Nations.

10)Which State/UT hosts the village which was first to vaccinate all its adults?

A) Jammu Kashmir

B) Uttarakhand

C) Delhi

D) Chandigarh

Answer : A

Weyan, a remote village in Bandipora district of Jammu & Kashmir became India’s first village to vaccinate all its adult population against COVID-19.

12) Which state hosts the GI Tag for Lakshmanbhog Mangoes?

A) Bihar

B) Uttar Pradesh

C) West Bengal

D) None of the above

Answer : C

In a major boost to mango exports potential from eastern region, sixteen varieties of mangoes including three GI certified Khirsapati & Lakshmanbhog (West Bengal), Zardalu (Bihar) are being exported to Bahrain.APEDA has been initiating measures to boost mango exports from the non-traditional regions and states. APEDA has been conducting virtual buyer seller meet and festival to promote mango exports.

13) What is the quantity of food grains being distributed under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana?

A) 2 kg

B) 3 kg

C) 4 kg

D) 5 kg

Answer : C

The Government of India announced Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) to ameliorate the hardship faced by the poor due to economic disruption caused by Corona virus. Under the scheme, free food grains @ 5 kg per person per month is being distributed to beneficiaries covered under NFSA.

14)Which institution is supporting a loan program for boost of MSME Sector in India?

A) IMF

B) WTO

C) World Bank

D) None of the Above

Answer : C

World Bank has approved a USD 500 million program to boost MSME sector in India.World Bank programme called “USD 500 million Raising and Accelerating Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) Performance (RAMP) Program” aims to improve performance of five lakh 50 thousand MSMEs

15) Juno spacecraft belongs to which space agaency?

A) NASA

B) ESA

C) JAXA

D) ISRO

Answer : A

Nasa's Juno spacecraft aims to study Jupiter