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181. The Sustainable Mountain Development Summit is organized by which organization?

A
UNESCO

C
Indian Mountain Initiative

D
International Mountain Institute

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Correct Answer : C [Indian Mountain Initiative]

Explaination : [Indian Mountain Initiative (IMI) organized the 9th edition of Sustainable Mountain Development Summit in Dehradun. The summit has been organized in a Virtual Mode, on account of the COVID 19 pandemic. It is a 4-day long summit where issues like migration, water security, climate resilience would be discussed by delegates.]

182. ‘Unified Development Control and Promotion Regulations (UDCPR)’ which was seen in the news, is associated with which state?

A
West Bengal

B
Maharashtra

C
Madhya Pradesh

D
Gujarat

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Correct Answer : B [Maharashtra]

Explaination : [The state government of Maharashtra has launched a new set of rules governing the real estate development. Called as the ‘Unified Development Control and Promotion Regulations (UDCPR)’, the rules will be applicable to the entire state except Mumbai civic body and some authorities with their own rules. This will bring clarity in regulations and uniformity in the width and size of the projects etc.]

183. By what name, the United Nations has declared the year 2021?

A
International Year of Creative Economy

B
International Year of Pandemic Research

C
International Year of Peace

D
International Year of Vaccination

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Correct Answer : B [International Year of Pandemic Research]

Explaination : [The year 2021 has been declared as the International Year of Creative Economy for Sustainable Development, by the United Nations. This has been decided in the UN General Assembly meeting held in December 2020. The proposal was sponsored by Indonesia and was presented by a group of nations including China, India, Australia, Philippines and Thailand.]

184. ‘Swadhinata Sarak’ is a road link, that connects India with which country?

A
Nepal

B
Tibet

C
Bangladesh

D
Pakistan

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Correct Answer : C [Bangladesh]

Explaination : [The Swadhinata Sarak, which is a road link between India and Bangladesh, is set to be reopened on 26th March 2021. Swadhinata Sarak is a road that was formed in the Meherpur district of Bangladesh, that was formed during a provisional government was in charged in 1971. The reopening of the road will be held to mark the 50 years of Bangladesh’s Independence and to enhance Indo-Bangladesh bi lateral ties.]

185. What is the name of the digital platform that would be used to track the beneficiaries for COVID vaccination in India?

A
Atmanirbhar System

B
Arogya Setu System

C
CO WIN System

D
Serum System

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Correct Answer : C [CO WIN System]

Explaination : [The Union Ministry of health and Family welfare has recently issued guidelines on mass Covid-19 vaccination drive in the country. The Ministry has stated that COVID Vaccine Intelligence Network (Co-WIN) system would be used track the beneficiaries for COVID vaccination. In the first phase of vaccination, the Government has decided to vaccinate nearly 30 crore people.]

186. Union Cabinet approved MoU between India and which country, for exchange of information in the electricity sector?

A
France

B
United States

D
Germany

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Correct Answer : B [United States]

Explaination : [The Union Cabinet has approved the Memorandum of Understanding between Indi and United States for exchange of information in areas of mutual interest in the electricity sector. Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), India and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), USA would join hands for this arrangement. The MoU will help to improve regulatory framework in power sector.]

187. What is the name of the e-booklet that has been launched by the Government highlighting the success stories of farmers?

A
Farmer’s Friend

B
Putting Farmer First

C
Height of Farmers

D
Mera Kisan

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Correct Answer : B [Putting Farmer First]

Explaination : [The central Government has released a e-book named ‘Putting Farmers First’. It is a 106-page book that portrays the success stories of farmers who have benefited from contract farming, after enactment of the three farm legislations / reforms. The book has been released in Hindi as well as in English.]

188. India signed a MoU with which country on technology cooperation in Road Infrastructure Sector?

A
Germany

B
Austria

C
France

D
Italy

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Correct Answer : B [Austria]

Explaination : [The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with their counterpart in Austria on technology cooperation in the Road Infrastructure Sector. This Indo-Austria bilateral cooperation in the sector would focus on enhanced road safety and exploring financing possibilities in the sector. It will also strengthen ties, enhance trade and regional integration between the two countries.]

189. What is the name of the automobile fuel that has 20% ethanol and 80% gasoline?

A
Aviation Turbine Fuel

B
Petrol

C
Bio Petrol

D
E20 Fuel

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Correct Answer : D [E20 Fuel]

Explaination : [The Government of India has recently proposed to adopt E20 fuel in Indian automobiles. The E20 fuel is a blend of 20% ethanol and 80% gasoline. This move is aimed at reducing the vehicular emissions at the same time, bring down the crude oil import cost of the country.]

190. What is India’s rank in the Human Freedom Index 2020?

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Correct Answer : C [111]

Explaination : [The Human Freedom Index 2020 is released by the Cato Institute in the United States and Fraser Institute in Canada, which measures the state of Human Freedom in the world. Out of 162 countries that were ranked in the index, India has been placed at 111st Rank. India was ranked 110 in terms of personal freedom and 105 on economic freedom. An overall score of 6.43 out of 10 was given to India, with the global average score being 6.93.]

191. India’s first ‘Centre of Excellence for Skill Development’ in Power Sector has been established in collaboration with which country?

A
China

B
Japan

C
Germany

D
France

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Correct Answer : D [France]

Explaination : [A Centre of Excellence for Skill Development in Power Sector has been established in Gurugram Haryana. It is instituted at the National Institute of Solar Energy campus. This has been established with the collaborative efforts of Ministry of Skill Development – Government of India, Ministry of National Education and Youth – Government of France and Schneider Electric.]

192. Sadiq al-Mahdi, who died recently, was the former Prime Minister of which country?

B
Saudi Arabia

C
Sudan

D
Oman

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Correct Answer : C [Sudan]

Explaination : [Sadiq al-Mahdi was Sudan’s last democratically elected prime minister and also the leader of the nation’s largest political party. He died recently of COVID-19 at United Arab Emirates. He was 84 years old. Al-Mahdi was overthrown from power in a 1989 by an autocrat Omar al-Bashir. Al-Mahdi’s party allied with pro-democracy uprising and the military overthrow al-Bashir in April 2019.]

193. Which country has test fired ‘Tsirkon’ hypersonic cruise missile?

A
China

B
Japan

C
Russia

D
Canada

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Correct Answer : C [Russia]

Explaination : [Russia has successfully test fired a ‘Tsirkon’ hypersonic cruise missile in the Arctic Region recently. The missile was fired from a frigate war ship named Admiral Gorshkov. The missile was fired from the white sea on to a naval target located 450 km away in the Barents Sea. The missile cruised at a speed of over Mach 8 and brought down the target.]

194. Which country has banned cotton imports from China citing ‘slave labour’?

A
India

B
United States

C
Russia

D
United Kingdom

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Correct Answer : B [United States]

Explaination : [The United States has issued an order to ban the cotton and cotton products from the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps (XPCC), one of the largest producers of China. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency issued “Withhold Release Order” to increase economic pressure on the Xinjiang region. US cites the reason for the ban as ‘slave labour’ of detained Uighur Muslims used by China.]

195. Indian Navy has engaged in a Passage Exercise with which country’s Navy?

A
China

B
Sri Lanka

C
Japan

D
Russia

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Correct Answer : D [Russia]

Explaination : [The Indian Navy and Russia Navy have engaged in a 2-day passage exercise – PASSEX. The exercise is carried out in East Indian Ocean Region (IOR). The objective of the exercise is to enhance the interoperability between the two Navies and exchange the best Maritime practices between the two countries.]

196. Which country is selected as the host of the World Economic Forum 2021 annual meeting?

A
Malaysia

B
Singapore

C
India

D
United Arab Emirates

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Correct Answer : B [Singapore]

Explaination : [The World Economic Forum has announced that it will hold its 2021 annual meeting in Singapore instead of its traditional venue of Davos, Switzerland. As there is a surge in coronavirus infections observed in the country of Switzerland, the venue has been shifted. In the year 2022, the annual meeting will return to Davos-Klosters, Switzerland.]

197. When is the ‘National Energy Conservation Day’ observed in India?

A
December 14

B
December 15

C
December 16

D
December 17

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Correct Answer : A [December 14]

Explaination : [The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), a statutory body under the Union Ministry of Power celebrates December 14 as the National Energy Conservation Day. The Day is being celebrated every year since 1991, to exhibit India’s steps taken towards energy conservation. BEE spreads awareness amongst the people about energy efficiency and the need to shift to sustainable energy sources.]

198. Under which project is the Naval Ship “Himgiri” constructed and launched?

A
Project Tat Rakshak

B
Project 17A

C
Project 50

D
Project Navy

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Correct Answer : B [Project 17A]

Explaination : [The Indian Naval ship named Himgiri has been launched and commissioned into Indian Waters recently.’ The ship has been constructed as a part of Project 17A for the Indian Navy. It is the first of three stealth frigates being built under the Project at GRSE in Kolkata and at Mazagon Docks Limited in Mumbai.]

199. What type of military vehicle is C-454, which was recently commissioned at Surat?

A
Interceptor boat

B
Sea Drone

C
Offshore Patrol Vessel

D
Hover craft

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Correct Answer : A [Interceptor boat]

Explaination : [An indigenously built interceptor boat C-454 of the Indian Coast Guard was commissioned at Hazira port in Surat, Gujarat. This Interceptor boat is built by L&T Jetty, Hazira and is capable of operating in shallow water with very high speed. The boat is fitted with advanced navigation and communication equipment.]

200. Who chairs the meeting of the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC)?

A
Prime Minister

B
Finance Minister

C
RBI Governor

D
NITI Aayog CEO

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Correct Answer : B [Finance Minister]

Explaination : [The Union Finance Minister chairs the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) meeting. FSDC was constituted as a non-statutory apex body under the Ministry of Finance in 2010. Recently, the 23rd FSDC meeting was chaired by the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman via video conferencing. The meeting discussed India’s efforts to economic recovery and the policy measures taken by the government.]