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41. What is the total number of Export Promotion Councils (EPCs) in India?

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Correct Answer : B [14]

Explaination : [Export Promotion Councils (EPCs) are organizations of exporters, set up under the Societies Registration Act/ Companies Act which came into force on 21 May,1860. Its objective is promotion of Indian exports. The councils are responsible for promotion of a particular group of products/ projects/services as given in Appendix 2T of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2015-2020. Presently, there are fourteen Export Promotion Councils.]

42. Which of the following language is an official language of Jammu & Kashmir?

A
Gojri

B
Pahari

C
Punjabi

D
Dogri

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Correct Answer : D [Dogri]

Explaination : [The official languages of Jammu & Kashmir after passing of the J&K Official Languages Bill, 2020 are Urdu, Kashmiri, Dogri, English and Hindi. The other languages spoken in Kashmir but not its official languages include Gojri, Pahari and Punjabi.]

43. Which of the following is the correct location of National Tribal Research Institute?

A
Mumbai

B
Delhi

C
Ranchi

D
Telangana

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Correct Answer : B [Delhi]

Explaination : [Ministry of Tribal Affairs intends to establish a National Tribal Research Institute (NTRI) at Delhi to act as body of knowledge & research and as a think tank for tribal development with no proposal for collaboration with NGOs is under consideration of the Ministry. The National Tribal Research Institute will envisages to serve the purpose of mentoring and hand holding support to Tribal Research Institutes (TRIs) located in various States, and to ensure quality and uniformity in research works, evaluation studies, training, awareness generation among tribals, showcasing of rich tribal heritage including languages, habitats and cultivation and production practices such as cloth weaving etc.]

44. Which country hosted the Ministerial Roundtable Dialogue on Biodiversity in September 2020?

A
India

B
China

C
United States

D
Germany

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Correct Answer : B [China]

Explaination : [The ‘Ministerial Roundtable Dialogue on Biodiversity Beyond 2020: Building a Shared Future for All Life on Earth’ has been virtually hosted by China. Union Environment Minister of India Prakash Javadekar has attended the Ministerial Roundtable Dialogue. This was conducted one week before the upcoming United Nation Summit on Biodiversity. It also aims to exchange views on biodiversity conservation and sustainable development.]

45. Which regulator body has launched Faceless Income Tax Appeals?

A
SEBI

B
CBDT

C
CBIC

D
Enforcement Directorate

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Correct Answer : B [CBDT]

Explaination : [The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has launched Faceless Income Tax Appeals. Under this new regime, all income tax assessments including e-allocation of appeals, e-communication of notices, e-verification, e-enquiry and e-hearing will be held online. But, serious frauds, major tax evasion, International taxation and Black Money are exempted. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on 13th August 2020 launched the Faceless Assessment and Taxpayers’ Charter as part of the “Transparent Taxation – Honoring the Honest” platform.]

46. A 426-metre ‘Cable Stayed Bridge’ has been constructed across Durgam Cheruvu Lake in which state?

A
Karnataka

B
Odisha

C
Andhra Pradesh

D
Telangana

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Correct Answer : C [Andhra Pradesh]

Explaination : [A new ‘Cable Stayed Bridge’ has been inaugurated across Durgam Cheruvu Lake, in the state of Andhra Pradesh. Minister of State for Home G. Kishan Reddy inaugurated the new bridge, which is 426 metres long and 25.8 metre wide. It also has a total of 52 stay cables and is said to be one of the longest in the country constructed at a cost of over Rs.334 crores.]

47. Which state has recently decided to provide food kits to transgender persons of the state?

A
Uttar Pradesh

B
Madhya Pradesh

C
Haryana

D
Kerala

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Correct Answer : D [Kerala]

Explaination : [The Government of Kerala has decided to provide food kits to 1,000 transgender persons in the state. Kerala became the first state in the country to provide food kits to transgender during the 1st phase of lockdown in March 2020. The state government has now sanctioned food kits amounting Rs.700 each to 1000 transgender persons.]

48. While launching the Covid- 19 vaccine portal, the Union Health Minister released the100-year timeline history of which institution?

A
AIIMS

B
ICMR

D
CSIR

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Correct Answer : B [ICMR]

Explaination : [The Union Health Minister Harshvardhan Singh has recently launched an online portal about Covid-19 with all latest information on the disease. It will also include date on research development and clinical trials on potential Covid-19 vaccine in the country. The Minister also launched the 100-year timeline history of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).]

49. Kulhudhufushi, that was seen in news recently, is located in which country?

A
Sri Lanka

B
Nepal

C
Maldives

D
India

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Correct Answer : C [Maldives]

Explaination : [The first Cargo Vessel from India to Maldives, named MCP Linz, has reached the northern Maldivian town of Kulhudhufushi. This is the first voyage of the direct Cargo Ferry Service between India and the Maldives and it was jointly launched on September 21. This is also the first ferry service in the Indian Ocean region operated by the Shipping Corporation of India (SCI). ]

50. As per the recent CAG report, what is the Operating ratio (OR) of Railways in FY 19?

A
94.77 %

B
96.77 %

C
98.77 %

D
101.77 %

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Correct Answer : D [101.77 %]

Explaination : [As per the latest audit report of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG), the operating ratio (OR) for the Indian Railways is 101.77%. It means that for every Rs 100 earned in the fiscal year, the Railways has spent Rs. 101.77. However, the Railways produced a figure of 97.29% including the advances paid for freight handling for FY20. Railways has failed to meet the projected earnings in the last five years.]

51. Which business conglomerate is set to buy the retail business of Future Group?

A
Reliance Industries Ltd

B
Tata Group

C
Adani Enterprises

D
Mahindra & Mahindra

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Correct Answer : A [Reliance Industries Ltd]

Explaination : [Reliance Retail Ventures Limited (RRVL), a subsidiary of the Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) has announced that it is set to acquire the entire retail business from the Future Group. RIL will also acquire the wholesale, logistics and warehousing businesses from the Future Group, for Rs 24,713 crore. The brands of Future include Big Bazaar, Easyday, Nilgiris, Central and Brand Factory.]

52. The first Roll on- Roll Off (RORO) service of which section of Indian Railways was flagged off recently?

A
Central Railway

B
Western Railway

C
North Eastern Railways

D
South Western Railways

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Correct Answer : D [South Western Railways]

Explaination : [The first Roll on Roll off (RORO) service of the South Western Railways was flagged off from Nelamangla (Karnataka) to Solapur (Maharashtra). RORO is the transportation model where trucks loaded with various commodities are loaded on open flat railway wagons. Jitendra Realty and Infrastructure, a Solapur based firm, explored the commercial feasibility of RO-RO train services between Solapur and Bengaluru. It was approved by the Railway Board in April 2020.]

53. Mustapha Adib has been nominated to be Prime Minister of which country?

A
Swachhata Pakhwada

B
Swachhta Samiksha

C
Swachhata Vidhya

D
Swachhata Survekshan

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Correct Answer : A [Swachhata Pakhwada]

Explaination : [Under the Swachh Bharat Mission of the Ministry of Jal Shakti, an event with a duration of a fortnight is observed to focus on the issues of Swachhata. Named as ‘Swachhata Pakhwada’, the event was started in the year 2016 and an annual calendar is provided to the Ministries with a fortnight allotted to them. Recently, the Department of Fertilizers is observing Swachhta Pakhwada from September 1-15.]

54. Which country has extended Rs 3500 crores to India for its response to Covid-19 pandemic

B
Japan

C
Germany

D
Russia

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Correct Answer : B [Japan]

Explaination : [Japan has extended an emergency loan support of 50 billion Japanese Yen (Rs 3500 crore) to India for its response to Covid-19 pandemic. This financial support will be in the form of a 15-year loan at 0.01% rate of interest. The loan will support the health and medical policy of Indian Government and would be used to develop hospitals equipped with ICUs, infection prevention and management facilities.]

55. How many sports disciplines has been added for direct recruitment of sportspersons to Government jobs?

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Correct Answer : D [20]

Explaination : [The Central Government has added 20 more sports disciplines in the list of sports eligible for direct recruitment in Group C level government posts through sports quota. Earlier there were 43 disciplines which have now been raised to 63 disciplines. Meritorious sports persons who have represented their state or India in national or international competitions are eligible for government jobs, under the special quota.]

56. Who has been appointed the first Chairman and CEO of the Railway Board?

A
Vinod Rai

B
Vinod Kumar Yadav

C
Shankar Ganesh

D
Arun Mishra

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Correct Answer : B [Vinod Kumar Yadav]

Explaination : [Vinod Kumar Yadav has been appointed as the first chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of the Railway board. The appointment has been cleared by the Appointments Committee of Cabinet (ACC). Vinod Kumar Yadav is currently the chairman of the Railway Board. In December 2019 the Union Cabinet had cleared a proposal for restructuring of the Railway board with a CEO and 4 members.]

57. The Supreme Court refused to stay the order against the which State’s decision for Compulsory English Medium in schools?

A
Tamil Nadu

B
Kerala

C
Andhra Pradesh

D
Karnataka

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Correct Answer : C [Andhra Pradesh]

Explaination : [The Supreme Court refused to stay the Andhra Pradesh High Court’s order against the state government’s decision to make English the medium of education in the state’s government school. Earlier, the Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy-led Andhra Pradesh Government announced that English will only be the medium for government school students from Classes 1 to 6, from 2020-21 academic year. The top court quoted Section 29(2)(f) of the Right to Education (RTE) Act.]

58. Bangladeshi vessel named “MV Premier” made a trial run to Tripura, through which river?

A
Brahmaputra

B
Gumti

C
Ganga

D
Teesta

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Correct Answer : B [Gumti]

Explaination : [The Bangladeshi vessel named “MV Premier” made a trial run from Daudkandi in Bangladesh to Sonamura in Tripura, through the river Gumti. The vessel was loaded with 50 metric tonne of cement and covered a distance of 93 kilometers through the river. This trial run would enhance connectivity between Bangladesh and the North Eastern states of India boosting bilateral trade with Bangladesh.]

59. Which Indian state has approved a bill to ban online games involving money transactions?

A
Tamil Nadu

B
Andhra Pradesh

C
Telangana

D
Karnataka

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Correct Answer : B [Andhra Pradesh]

Explaination : [The Andhra Pradesh cabinet has approved a proposal to amend Andhra Pradesh Gaming Act, 1974, to ban online games that involve money transactions. As per the proposed amendment, six months imprisonment will be awarded for those playing such games including rummy and poker and one-year jail term for those organising the games. Online real money gaming (RMG) industry is growing at 30 per cent annually.]

60. What is the name of the Mental Health Rehabilitation Helpline, to be launched by the Social Justice Ministry?

A
Man Ki Baat

B
Kiran

C
Empower

D
Mind Tree

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Correct Answer : B [Kiran]

Explaination : [Union Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Thaawarchand Gehlot is set to launch the Mental Health Rehabilitation Helpline “KIRAN”. This 24×7 Toll-Free Helpline has been developed by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, to provide psychological support and rehabilitation services to persons with Mental Illness, across the country.]