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61. Where is the headquarters of CARICOM?

A
South Africa

B
Guyana

C
Zimbabwe

D
Namibia

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Correct Answer : B [Guyana]

Explaination : [na]

62. In which state ‘Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary’ is situated?

A
Tamil Nadu

B
Karnataka

C
Andhra Pradesh

D
Kerala

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Correct Answer : D [Kerala]

Explaination : [A dragonfly survey jointly conducted by the Forest Department and Ferns Nature Conservation Society (FNCS), concluded recently in Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary. The Sanctuary is located in Kerala in the Western Ghats. The survey lasted for nearly 4 months and 84 species of odonates were spotted during the survey. Odonates are the order of insects comprising dragonflies and damselflies.]

63. India’s first undersea tunnel is being constructed in which city?

A
Chennai

B
Cochin

C
Mumbai

D
Kolkata

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Correct Answer : C [Mumbai]

Explaination : [India’s first undersea tunnel is being constructed in Mumbai, as a part of the Coastal Road project of the city. It is expected to be completed by the year 2023. The twin tunnels have a length of 2.07 km of which around a kilometre will be under the Arabian Sea. The undersea tunnel will be 20 metres below the seabed.]

64. ‘Hunter Killers’, which was making news recently, are to be procured by which Indian Armed Force?

A
Indian Air Force

B
Indian Army

C
Indian Navy

D
Indian Coast Guard

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Correct Answer : B [Indian Army]

Explaination : [The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) headed by defence minister Rajnath Singh approved the Indian Army’s proposal to buy 118 Arjun Mark 1-A ‘Hunter Killers’. With this approval, Indian Army will soon have 118 indigenous Arjun Mk-1A Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). ]

65. Which international organisation has released the World Employment and Social Outlook 2021?

D
UNICEF

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Correct Answer : C [ILO]

Explaination : [The World Employment and Social Outlook 2021 is released by the International Labour Organisation. This report is one of ILO’s flagship publications that gives details on transformation of way work is organised. It also depicts the experience of workers and businesses on online web-based and location-based platforms.]

66. The traditional ‘Lantern Festival’, which was making news recently, is celebrated in which country?

A
Bangladesh

B
China

C
Japan

D
South Korea

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Correct Answer : B [China]

Explaination : [China celebrates its traditional Lantern festival, on the 15th day of the first Chinese lunar month. The festival also marks the final day of the Chinese New Year or ‘Spring Festival’ period. This year, the country entered the ‘Year of the Ox’ on February 12, 2021. This Festival also falls the first full moon night in the Chinese calendar.]

67. Which movie won the best picture (Drama) award in the 78th Golden Globes award?

A
Yentl

B
Nomadland

C
The Crown

D
Soul

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Correct Answer : B [Nomadland]

Explaination : [The winners of the 78th Golden Globes were recently announced with the “Nomadland” and “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm” bagging many awards. While “Nomadland” won the award for the drama category, “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm” won for the comedy or musical division. Chloe Zhao, the director of “Nomadland,” became the first woman to win the best director award since 1984.]

68. Which mapping company has integrated into the Government’s Co-WIN portal?

A
Google Maps

B
Yahoo Find

C
MapMyIndia

D
Zee Maps

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Correct Answer : C [MapMyIndia]

Explaination : [MapMyIndia, the Indian Digital Mapping company has integrated into the government’s Co-WIN portal. This aimed to help people locate nearest COVID vaccination centres around them. The company has also stated that it has launched new maps and nearby search features in its website.]

69. Which country has launched the satellite Arktika-M?

A
India

B
Russia

D
China

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Correct Answer : B [Russia]

Explaination : [The Russian Space Agency has launched its satellite Arktika-M. This satellite is intended to monitor the climate in the Arctic region. In the recent past, Russia has been taking keen interest in exploring Arctic region and is seeking to develop the energy-rich region for the nation’s developmental interest.]

70. The Third Jan Aushadhi Diwas celebrations started on which day?

A
March 1, 2021

B
February 28, 2021

C
February 27, 2021

D
February 26, 2021

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Correct Answer : A [March 1, 2021]

Explaination : [The Third Jan Aushadhi Diwas celebrations started on March 1, 2021. The one-week-long celebrations would conclude on March 7, 2021. To mark the celebrations, the Jan Aushadhi Kendras conducted the Health Check-up Camps. The health check-up activities include Sugar level check-up, blood Pressure check-up, free doctor consultation and free medicine distribution.]

71. Chicxulub crater is an impact crater buried underneath Yucatan Peninsula in which country?

C
France

D
Mexico

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Correct Answer : D [Mexico]

Explaination : [Chicxulub crater is an impact crater buried underneath Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. It was formed after the large Chicxulub impactor hit the Earth more than 66 million years ago. Space dust in this crater confirmed the role of the impactor in the mass extinction of dinosaurs. The recent study connected the space dust and high concentration of worldwide iridium deposits at the time of dinosaurs’ demise to provide this conclusion.]

72. Which state recently unveiled Engineering Research and Development Policy 2021?

A
Karnataka

B
Punjab

C
Maharashtra

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Correct Answer : A [Karnataka]

Explaination : [Karnataka government recently unveiled Engineering Research and Development Policy 2021 to strengthen research and development in the field of engineering. This policy seeks to sustain and augment the state’s leading role in engineering research and development and attract investments for the same.]

73. In which state, the Advanced Institute of Integrated Research in Livestock and Animal Science (AIIRLAS) has been inaugurated recently?

A
Haryana

B
Uttar Pradesh

C
Madhya Pradesh

D
Tamil Nadu

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Correct Answer : D [Tamil Nadu]

Explaination : [The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Edappadi K Palaniswami has recently inaugurated the Advanced Institute of Integrated Research in Livestock and Animal Science (AIIRLAS) in the state. It is located in Thalaivasal of Salem district. It is considered to be the largest such institution in Asia and has been constructed at a cost of Rs.1,023 crore.]

74. When is the World sleep day observed this year?

A
March 19

B
March 30

C
April 1

D
May 1

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Correct Answer : A [March 19]

Explaination : [The day before the Vernal Equinox of every year is observed as World Sleep Day. This year falls on 19th March. It is organised by the World Sleep Day Committee of the World Sleep Society. By celebrating this day, the society aims to create awareness on reducing sleep problems by better prevention and management of sleep disorders]

75. Which country is to hold the ‘Group Arabian Sea Warfare Exercise’ near Gulf of Oman?

A
India

C
China

D
Japan

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Correct Answer : B [USA]

Explaination : [The US Navy announced that it is set to hold a major naval exercise along with Belgium, France and Japan in the Mideast. The ‘Group Arabian Sea Warfare Exercise’ will include ships from the four countries to conduct drills in the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman. This exercise has been planned amid tensions over the nuclear programme of Iran in the region.]

76. The Union Cabinet approved the Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) between which country in water cooperation?

A
Nepal

B
Japan

C
Australia

D
Germany

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Correct Answer : B [Japan]

Explaination : [The Union Cabinet approved the Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) signed between the Jal Shakti Ministry of India and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of Japan. The MoC was signed for development of a long-term cooperation in the field of Water and Delta management. It also encourages implementation of joint projects between the two countries and exchange of information, knowledge, technology and scientific allied experience.]

77. Which Indian film won the ‘Best Feature Film’ award in the 67th National Film Awards?

A
Asuran

B
Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea

C
Jersey

D
Biriyani

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Correct Answer : B [Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea]

Explaination : [The 67th National Film Awards were announced to honour the films from the year of 2019. The event was organised by the Directorate of Film Festivals, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Director Priyadarshan’s Malayalam war epic Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea, starred by Mohanlal, won the Best Feature Film. The best actor award was given to Manoj Bajapayee for Bhonsle, Dhanush for Tamil film Asuran.]

78. What is the title of the UN World Water Development Report 2021?

A
Valuing Water

B
Water and Sanitation for All

C
Water is Prime

D
Water during Covid

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Correct Answer : A [Valuing Water]

Explaination : [Every year, the 22nd of March is celebrated by the United Nations as World Water Day. The main focus for celebrating this day is “support the achievement of sustainable development goal (SDG) 6 – water and sanitation for all by 2030”. The theme of this year is ‘Valuing Water’. A resolution in this regard has been passed by the UN General Assembly on Dec 22, 1992.]

79. Which global rating agency releases report titled ‘Global Economic Outlook’ GEO?

A
Fitch Ratings

B
CRISIL

C
Standard & Poor

D
Ind-RA

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Correct Answer : A [Fitch Ratings]

Explaination : [American credit rating agency Fitch releases the report titled ‘Global Economic Outlook GEO’. In its recent edition, it has revised India’s GDP growth estimate to 12.8% for next fiscal. Earlier, the ratings agency had estimated a growth rate of 11%. The reasons stated are a stronger carryover effect, a looser fiscal stance, and better virus containment. Fitch also expects GDP growth to ease to 5.8% in Fiscal Year 2023.]

80. Which Indian state has recorded a huge decline in the incidence of Tuberculosis, at a rate of 7.5%?

A
Tamil Nadu

B
Kerala

C
Karnataka

D
Telangana

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Correct Answer : B [Kerala]

Explaination : [In the state of Kerala, the estimated incidence of tuberculosis (TB) went down by 37.5% between 2015-20. With this, the southern state has registered an annual decline rate of 7.5%. As the global reduction rate would only be 2-3% and hence the state’s reduction rate is very significant. The state has also won the bronze medal in the Health Ministry’s Certification of Efforts Towards Elimination of TB. ]