30 aug - 5 sept

Question 1

1) is the Emperor of Japan. He is the 2) monarch
according to Japan‟s traditional order of succession. 3) is the capital city of Japan and 4) is the official
currency of Japan and it is the 5) most traded currency in the foreign exchange market after the 6) and the 7)

Answer 1

Naruhito is the Emperor of Japan. He is the 126th monarch according to Japan‟s traditional order of succession. Tokyo is the capital city of Japan and yen is the official currency of Japan and it is the third most traded currency in the foreign exchange market after the United States dollar and the euro

Question 2

1) Becomes First Colorado Theme Park Designated As Certified Autism Center
India launches soft skills training programme for women entrepreneurs in 4)
El Salvador top court rules presidents can serve 3)

Answer 2

Water World Becomes First Colorado Theme Park Designated As Certified Autism Center
India launches soft skills training programme for women entrepreneurs in Bangladesh
El Salvador top court rules presidents can serve two consecutive terms

Question 3

The New Development Bank (NDB) established by the 1) countries in 2 ) has approved 6) as its new member. The NDB Board of Governors initiated the negotiation to expand its membership in 3).It has now approved the 4) , 5) and 6) as its first new member countries

Answer 3

The New Development Bank (NDB) established by the BRICS ((Brazil, Russia, India, China and South
Africa) countries in 2015 has approved Bangladesh as its new member. The NDB Board of Governors
initiated the negotiation to expand its membership in 2020. It has now approved the United Arab Emirates,
Uruguay and Bangladesh as its first new member countries

Question 4

The New Development Bank (NDB), formerly referred to as the 1), is a multilateral development bank established by the 2)
. The Agreement on the NDB specifies that every member will have one vote no one would
have any veto powers. The bank is headquartered in 3) . 4) is President of the New Development Bank (NDB)

Answer 4

The New Development Bank (NDB), formerly referred to as the BRICS Development Bank, is a multilateral
development bank established by the BRICS states
. The Agreement on the NDB specifies that every member will have one vote no one would
have any veto powers. The bank is headquartered in Shanghai, China. Marcos Troyjo is President of the New
Development Bank (NDB).

Question 5

1) to build India‟s first green hydrogen plant at 2)
1) , is an Indian government corporation. It is under
the ownership of 3), Government of India headquartered in New Delhi
.

Answer 5

Indian Oil to build India‟s first green hydrogen plant at Mathura Refinery
IndianOil, is an Indian government corporation. It is under the ownership of Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India headquartered in New Delhi
.

Question 6

Central government‟s flagship financial inclusion programme,1) completes seven years. The scheme was launched on this day in 2) with an aim 3)
bank accounts are being opened with 4) and 5)
6) are being issued for cash withdrawal and payment at merchant locations with free accident insurance coverage of 7)

Answer 6

Central government‟s flagship financial inclusion programme, Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana
completes seven years. The scheme was launched on this day in 2014 with an aim to provide universal access
to banking facilities to the people across the country
bank accounts are being opened with minimal paperwork and zero balance
Indigenous Debit cards are being issued for cash withdrawal and payment at merchant locations with free accident insurance coverage of two lakh rupees

Question 7

Extension of PMJDY with New features: 1. Focus shift from 1) to 2) .

2. 3) Card Insurance – Free accidental insurance cover on 3) cards increased from 4) lakh to 5)
3. Enhancement in overdraft facilities

Answer 7

Extension of PMJDY with New features: 1. Focus shift from Every Household to Every Unbanked Adult. 2.
RuPay Card Insurance – Free accidental insurance cover on RuPay cards increased from Rs. 1 lakh to Rs. 2
3. Enhancement in overdraft facilities

Question 8

India has come up with its own version of the caller ID and blocking application TrueCaller, called

1)
1) was developed by 2)

Answer 8

India has come up with its own version of the caller ID and blocking application TrueCaller, called
BharatCaller
BharatCaller was developed by Prajwal Sinha

Question 9

1) to Develop Online Marketplace called 2) to Tackle e-Waste
India being the world 3) largest producer
The initiative is being spearheaded by the 4)

Answer 9

IIT Madras to Develop Online Marketplace called e-Source to Tackle e-Waste
India being the world‟s third largest producer
The initiative is being spearheaded by the Indo-German Centre for Sustainability (IGCS)

Question 10

1) City has become India‟s first Greenfield Smart City to achieve the IGBC Green Cities Platinum rating.
2) becomes world‟s first market to force Apple, Google to allow third-party app store payments
1) has achieved a unique distinction of achieving cent percent target of first dose of Covid19 vaccination above the age of 18 years.

Answer 10

GIFT City has become India‟s first Greenfield Smart City to achieve the IGBC Green Cities Platinum rating.

South Korea becomes world‟s first market to force Apple, Google to allow third-party app store
payments

Himachal Pradesh has achieved a unique distinction of achieving cent percent target of first dose of Covid19 vaccination above the age of 18 years.

Question 11

National Nutrition Week is observed every year from 1) to 2)
 In the year 3) National Nutrition week celebration was started by the Central Government in India.
The theme for National Nutrition Week 2021 is “4)

Answer 11

National Nutrition Week is observed every year from September 1 to September 7
 In the year 1982 National Nutrition week celebration was started by the Central Government in India.
The theme for National Nutrition Week 2021 is “Feeding smart right from star

Question 12

A Ladakh-based engineer has become the only Indian Honorary Member of the 1) (IAU) , along with ten others from around the world, joining a select list of 2) international experts.
he is 3) of the 4)

Answer 12

A Ladakh-based engineer has become the only Indian Honorary Member of the International Astronomical
Union(IAU) , along with ten others from around the world, joining a select list of 20 international experts.
Dorje Angchuk of the Indian Institute of Astrophysics

Question 13

1) has launched his own NFTs (Non-fungible tokens), becoming the first Indian actor to
do so
NFTs are 2) assets, backed by 3) technology, representing things such as art,
collectibles such as photos, videos and music, or even real estate. These assets are 4) , which means each token is unique and one cannot get a like-for-like replacement when they are traded

Answer 13

Amitabh Bachchan has launched his own NFTs (Non-fungible tokens), becoming the first Indian actor to
do so
NFTs are digital assets, backed by blockchain technology, representing things such as art,
collectibles such as photos, videos and music, or even real estate. These assets are non-fungible, which means each token is unique and one cannot get a like-for-like replacement when they are traded

Question 14

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the year-long 125th birth anniversary celebrations of Iskcon
founder 1) on September 1 and release a commemorative silver coin of2) value in his
honour.

Answer 14

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the year-long 125th birth anniversary celebrations of Iskcon
founder Srila Prabhupada on September 1 and release a commemorative silver coin of Rs 125 value in his
honour.

Question 15

Tajikistan awarded the country‟s highest distinction to former Afghan defence minister 1) and former Afghan president 2)
1) was known as the 3) and led the strongest resistance against the Taliban from his stronghold in the valley
until he was assassinated two days before 9/11.
 His son 4) is currently leading the resistance against Taliban along with former vice president of Afghanistan 5) and former defence minister 6) in Panjshir valley
. Panjshir is separated from Tajikistan by 7) province where Tajiks and Uzbeks

Answer 15

Tajikistan awarded the country‟s highest distinction to former Afghan defence minister Ahmad Shah Massoud and former Afghan president Burhanuddin Massoud was known as the Lion of Panjshir and led the strongest resistance against the Taliban from his stronghold in the valley until he was assassinated two days before 9/11.
 His son Ahmad Massoud is currently leading the resistance against Taliban along with former vice
president of Afghanistan Amrullah Saleh and former defence minister Bismillah Khan Mohammadi in
Panjshir valley. Panjshir is separated from Tajikistan by Badakhshan province where Tajiks and Uzbeks

Question 16

1) is the only region which was not captured by the Soviets or the Taliban in the 1980 and 1990s.
2), meanwhile, served as the political head of the Northern Alliance, when it took on the Taliban in the
1990s.
 Tajik President 3) issued 7) 1st Class on
both the leaders posthumously.
―for their assistance and mediation in 4) in 5). The honour is a recognition of the role the two leaders played in ending the civil war in Tajikistan
Panjshir (literally meaning “6))

Answer 16

panjshir is the only region which was not captured by the Soviets or the Taliban in the 1980 and 1990s.
Rabbani, meanwhile, served as the political head of the Northern Alliance, when it took on the Taliban in the
1990s.
 Tajik President Emomali Rahmon issued the decree awarding the Order of Ismoili Somoni 1st Class on
both the leaders posthumously.
―for their assistance and mediation in organising inter-Tajik peace negotiations in 1993-1996”. The honour is a recognition of the role the two leaders played in ending the civil war in Tajikistan
Panjshir (literally meaning “Five Lions)

Question 17

India observes National Small Industry Day on 1)
UN general assembly decided to declare 1) the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, to be observed beginning in 2011
 The International Day of Charity is an international day observed annually on 2) .

Answer 17

India observes National Small Industry Day on Aug 30
UN general assembly decided to declare 30 August the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, to be observed beginning in 2011
 The International Day of Charity is an international day observed annually on 5 September.

Question 18

International Day of Clean Air for 1) on 2)
 The 2021 theme for the International Day of Clean Air for 1) is “3)
The occasion, to be held on 2) , was established by un resolution at the 4) session of the 5) , where UNEP was asked to facilitate all events moving forward. The first
event, with the theme ―6) ,‖ was held on 7)

Answer 18

International Day of Clean Air for blue skies on 7 September
 The 2021 theme for the International Day of Clean Air for blue skies is “Healthy Air, Healthy Planet
The occasion, to be held on September 7, was established by UN resolution in 2019 at the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly, where UNEP was asked to facilitate all events moving forward. The first event, with the theme ―Clean Air for All,‖ was held on September 7, 2020.

Question 19

The Reserve Bank of India was founded on1) to respond to economic troubles after the First World
War. RBI was conceptualised as per the guidelines, working style and outlook presented by 2), in his book titled “3) ” and presented to the4) The bank was set up based on the recommendations of the 5) , also known as the 4)

Answer 19

The Reserve Bank of India was founded on 1 April 1935 to respond to economic troubles after the First World War. RBI was conceptualised as per the guidelines, working style and outlook presented by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar in his book titled “The Problem of the Rupee – Its origin and its solution” and presented to the Hilton
Young Commission. The bank was set up based on the recommendations of the 1926 Royal Commission on
Indian Currency and Finance, also known as the Hilton–Young Commission

Question 20

The first Governor of the RBI was British banker 1) and 2) was the first Indian Governor of RBI. 3) is the current Governor of RBI

Answer 20

The first Governor of the RBI was British banker Osborn Smith and C.D. Deshmukh was the first Indian Governor of RBI. Shashikant Das is the current Governor of RBI

Question 21

1) , India‟s first missile tracking ship
 India is inducted the 1) surveillance ship which can track nuclear missiles and satellites from a
distance.
The indigenously-built 2) -ton ocean surveillance ship
The 3) crore ship
Built by the 1) in collaboration with the 2) and 3) , will be commissioned from 4) in 5) . The INS Dhruv is equipped with the DRDO developed state-of-the-art 6) or 7) that can scan monitor spy satellites watching over India as well as monitor missile tests
INS Dhruv will also be able to map ocean beds for 8) and 9)

Answer 21

Dhruv, India‟s first missile tracking ship
 India is inducted the Dhruv surveillance ship which can track nuclear missiles and satellites from a
distance. The indigenously-built 15,000-ton ocean surveillance ship
The Rs 730 crore ship
Built by the Hindustan Shipyard in collaboration with the DRDO and NTRO, will be commissioned from Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh. The INS Dhruv is equipped with the DRDO developed state-of-the-art active scanned array radar or AESA that can scan monitor spy satellites watching over India as well as monitor missile testsINS Dhruv will also be able to map ocean beds for research and detection of enemy submarines. INS Dhruv will also monitor seas to detect spy satellites
Since both China and Pakistan have nuclear ballistic capabilities and land disputes with India, therefore, the
INS Dhruv will help Indian Navy to strategise its military operations better across all three dimensions of naval
warfare – sub-surface, surface, and aerial. With the induction of Dhruv vessel, India will join an elite list of
countries that presently consists of only France, the US, the UK, Russia, and China, who possess and
operate such ships.

Question 22

he new 1) report on social protection exposes the huge gaps in social
protection coverage around the world, with 47% of people having no social protection at all, and a further 22% lacking full protection in line with international labour standards.World Social Protection Report 2020-22

Answer 22

he new International Labour Organization (ILO) report on social protection exposes the huge gaps in social
protection coverage around the world, with 47% of people having no social protection at all, and a further 22% lacking full protection in line with international labour standards.World Social Protection Report 2020-22

Question 23

1) is the first city in South Asia to launch the 1) 2)
launched by state environment minister 3)
Mumbai became a part of the 4) in 5)
Odisha‟s 6) district, crisscrossed by rivers, creeks and water inlets, has earned the distinction of
being the only district in India where all three species of crocodiles – 7) are there

Answer 23

Mumbai is the first city in South Asia to launch the Mumbai Climate Action Plan
launched by state environment minister Aaditya Thackeray
 Mumbai became a part of the c40 group in 2020
Odisha‟s kendrappa district, crisscrossed by rivers, creeks and water inlets, has earned the distinction of
being the only district in India where all three species of crocodiles – salt-water, gharial and mugger are there

Question 24

BRICS Environment Ministers adopt 1) aimed at furthering spirit of cooperation in environment among BRICS Nations at The 2) meeting
the first four were grouped as “3) , before the
induction of 4) in 5) .
In 6) , the first BRIC Summit was held in 7)

Answer 24

BRICS Environment Ministers adopt New Delhi Statement aimed at furthering spirit of
cooperation in environment among BRICS Nations at The 7th meeting
first four were grouped as “BRIC” (China, Brazil, Russia and India), before the induction of South Africa in 2010. In 2009, the first BRIC Summit was held in Yekaterinburg, Russia.

Question 25

As part of a collaborative investigation called the “Pegasus Project,” Paris-based media nonprofit 1) and 2) l accessed the leaked database and shared it with news organisations
Until early 3), NSO Group clients relied primarily on SMS and WhatsApp communications to persuade targets to click on a malicious link, resulting in mobile device infection. It is called 4), according to a Pegasus brochure.
Amnesty International first reported the use of ‘network injections’ in its October 2019 report, which allowed attackers to install spyware “without needing any input from the target.” Pegasus has several methods for achieving zero-click instals. One over-the-air (OTA) approach is sending a covert push message that causes the target device to load the spyware. The victim is ignorant of the installation.

Answer 25

As part of a collaborative investigation called the “Pegasus Project,” Paris-based media nonprofit Forbidden Stories and Amnesty International accessed the leaked database and shared it with news organisations
Until early 2018, NSO Group clients relied primarily on SMS and WhatsApp communications to persuade targets to click on a malicious link, resulting in mobile device infection. It is called Enhanced Social Engineering Message (ESEM), according to a Pegasus brochure.
Amnesty International first reported the use of ‘network injections’ in its October 2019 report, which allowed attackers to install spyware “without needing any input from the target.” Pegasus has several methods for achieving zero-click instals. One over-the-air (OTA) approach is sending a covert push message that causes the target device to load the spyware. The victim is ignorant of the installation.

Question 26

1) ‟s 2) district, crisscrossed by rivers, creeks and water inlets, has earned the distinction of
being the only district in India where all three species of crocodiles – 3)
India‟s first bio-brick based building inaugurated at 2)

Answer 26

Odisha‟s Kendrapara district, crisscrossed by rivers, creeks and water inlets, has earned the distinction of
being the only district in India where all three species of crocodiles – salt-water, gharial and mugger
India‟s first bio-brick based building inaugurated at IIT-H(Hyderabad)

Question 27

1) startup claims developing world‟s first plant-based smart air-purifier 2) Life“Breathing Roots” to exponentially amplify the phytoremediation process of the plants. Phytoremediation is a process by which plants effectively remove pollutants from the air”.
2) city ranks first in the world for environmental security

Answer 27

IIT Ropar startup claims developing world‟s first plant-based smart air-purifier Ubreathe Life“Breathing Roots” to exponentially amplify the phytoremediation process of the plants. Phytoremediation is a process by which plants effectively remove pollutants from the air”.

Wellington city ranks first in the world for environmental security

Question 28

Ayush Ministry has launched the campaign 1)m from more than 45 locations across
the country. The campaign aims to distribute medicinal plant saplings to 75 lakh households in one year

Answer 28

Ayush Ministry has launched the campaign AYUSH AAPKE DWAR from more than 45 locations across
the country. The campaign aims to distribute medicinal plant saplings to 75 lakh households in one year

Question 29

Perseverance arrived in February at Mars‟1) believed to be the home of a lush lakebed and river delta billions of years ago in search of rocks that might hold evidence of ancient life
Perseverance, sometimes called Percy, is a Mars
rover manufactured by the 2) for use in NASA‟s mars 3) mision 4) will be the first helicopter to attempt flight on another planet.
The 4) (MOM), also called 4.1) is a space probe orbiting Mars since 5) - of india . It was launched on 5 November 2013 by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). It is India‟s first interplanetary mission and it made it the fourth space agency to reach Mars, after Roscosmos, NASA, and the European Space Agency.
It made India the 6) Asian nation to reach Martian orbit and the 7) nation in the world to do so on its maiden attempt. On 1 July 2020, ISRO‟s space probe Mangalyaan was able to capture a photo of the Mars satellite 8) from 4200 kms away bu 9)

Answer 29

Perseverance arrived in February at Mars‟ Jezero Crater believed to be the home of a lush lakebed and
river delta billions of years ago in search of rocks that might hold evidence of ancient life
Perseverance, sometimes called Percy, is a Mars
rover manufactured by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory for use in NASA‟s Mars 2020 mission. Ingenuity will
be the first helicopter to attempt flight on another planet.
The Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM), also called Mangalyaan is a space probe orbiting Mars since 24 September 2014. It was launched on 5 November 2013 by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). It is India‟s first interplanetary mission and it made it the fourth space agency to reach Mars, after Roscosmos, NASA, and the European Space Agency. It made India the first Asian nation to reach Martian orbit and the first nation in the world to do so on its maiden attempt. On 1 July 2020, ISRO‟s space probe Mangalyaan was able to capture a photo of the Mars satellite Phobos from 4200 kms away. The Mars Colour Camera (MCC)

Question 30

The day is celebrated sports day on 1) every year to commemorate the birth anniversary of legendary
hockey player 2)
 The Government had announced that India‟s highest sporting honour # Award has been named as
3) in the honour of the hockey wizard.

Answer 30

The day is celebrated on 29th August every year to commemorate the birth anniversary of legendary
hockey player Major Dhyan Chand.
 The Government had announced that India‟s highest sporting honour Khel Ratna Award has been named as
Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award in the honour of the hockey wizard.

Question 31

Indian shooter Avani Lekhara has won 2) in Women‟s 3) m 4) at Tokyo Paralympics.

Answer 31

Indian shooter Avani Lekhara has won Gold medal in Women‟s 10 metre and bronze medal in 50m air rifle Air Rifle Shooting at Tokyo Paralympics.

Question 32

India‟s para table tennis player 1) won silver
With the silver medal, 1) became the first table tennis player ever to win a medal at the Paralympics
for India and the second female athlete after PCI chief 2) to achieve this feat. Deepa had won
silver at Rio 2016 in women‟s shot put.

3) won Silver medal in Discus Throw

Answer 32

India‟s para table tennis player Bhavina won silver
With the silver medal, Bhavina became the first table tennis player ever to win a medal at the Paralympics
for India and the second female athlete after PCI chief Deepa Malik to achieve this feat. Deepa had won
silver at Rio 2016 in women‟s shot put.

Yogesh Kathuniya won Silver medal in Discus Throw

Question 33

Double delight for India, in Men‟s High Jump T42 event this evening at Tokyo Paralympics, 1) has won silver medal while 2) clinched bronze
3) sets world record, becomes highest international goal-score

Answer 33

Double delight for India, in Men‟s High Jump T42 event this evening at Tokyo Paralympics, Mariyappan
Thangavelu has won silver medal while Sharad Kumar clinched bronze
Ronaldo sets world record, becomes highest international goal-score

Question 34

1) edition of Durand Cup kicks off in 2)

3) teams are playing in this edition of the oldest club football tournament in Asia

Answer 34

130th edition of Durand Cup kicks off in Kolkata

16 teams are playing in this edition of the oldest club football tournament in Asia

Question 35

Tokyo Paralympics: Shuttlers 1) wins gold, 2) wins bronze in men‟s singles SL3 category
Manish Narwal finished on top of the podium in Mixed 50m Pistol SH1 final and Singhraj followed him at
the second place for a silver medal

Answer 35

Tokyo Paralympics: Shuttlers Pramod Bhagat wins gold, Manoj Sarkar wins bronze in men‟s
singles SL3 category
Manish Narwal finished on top of the podium in Mixed 50m Pistol SH1 final and Singhraj followed him at
the second place for a silver medal

Question 36

paraolympics event governed by the 1) . It was the 2) Summer Paralympic Games and was held in 3) 3) was the first city to host the Paralympics more than once. The Paralympics replaced 4) and 5) with 6) and 7) . 8) topped the medal table for the 9) consecutive games, . 10) finished second
The 11) finished third

Answer 36

event governed by the International Paralympic Committee. It was the 16th Summer
Paralympic Games and was held in Tokyo, Japan Tokyo was the first city to host the Paralympics more than once. The Paralympics replaced sailing and 7-aside football with badminton and taekwondo.
China topped the medal table for the fifth consecutive games, with 96 golds and 207 total medals. Great
Britain finished second The United States finished third

Question 37

Indian Paralympians produced a historic show at Paralympics 2020 - where the team won 19 medals - five gold, eight silver, and six bronze.Before Tokyo Paralympics 2020, India had won 12 medals (4 medals of each colour) in all previous Paralympics appearances combined.India ranked 24 in the overall ranking at Tokyo Paralympics 2020.

Answer 37

Indian Paralympians produced a historic show at Paralympics 2020 - where the team won 19 medals - five gold, eight silver, and six bronzeBefore Tokyo Paralympics 2020, India had won 12 medals (4 medals of each colour) in all previous Paralympics appearances combined.India ranked 24 in the overall ranking at Tokyo Paralympics 2020.

Question 38

Navies of the four member nations of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, or the Quad — India, the United
States, 1) , and 2)— were participated in the 3) edition of the Malabar Exercise, which began
off the coast of 4) in the 5) .
 Malabar, which began as a bilateral exercise,
Malabar is a multilateral war-gaming naval exercise that was started in 6). It began as a bilateral
exercise between the navies of India and the United States
.From 2002 onward, the exercise has been conducted every year. Japan and Australia first participated in 7) ,and since 8) , India, the US and Japan have participated in the exercise every year.
 Japan joined the naval exercise in 9)as a permanent member, and Malabar became a trilateral exercise.
But last year was an important milestone. For the first time in over a decade, the exercise saw the
participation of all four Quad members. It was the second time that Australia participated in the Malabar
series of Naval exercises.
It is being hosted by the US

Answer 38

Navies of the four member nations of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, or the Quad — India, the United
States, Japan, and Australia — were participated in the 25th edition of the Malabar Exercise, which began
off the coast of Guam in the Pacific Ocean.
 Malabar, which began as a bilateral exercise,
Malabar is a multilateral war-gaming naval exercise that was started in 1992. It began as a bilateral
exercise between the navies of India and the United States
. From
2002 onward, the exercise has been conducted every year. Japan and Australia first participated in 2007,
and since 2014, India, the US and Japan have participated in the exercise every year.
 Japan joined the naval exercise in 2015 as a permanent member, and Malabar became a trilateral exercise.
But last year was an important milestone. For the first time in over a decade, the exercise saw the
participation of all four Quad members. It was the second time that Australia participated in the Malabar
series of Naval exercises.
It is being hosted by the US

Question 39

The 1) Edition of Indo-Russia joint military Exercise 3) was held at 2) in August 2021.
The exercise was entailed conduct of counter terror operations under the United Nations mandate by a joint
force against international terror groups. The INDRA series of exercises began in 4) and was conducted as a bilateral naval exercise alternately between the two countries. However, the first joint Tri-Services Exercise
was conducted in 5).

Answer 39

The 12th Edition of Indo-Russia joint military Exercise INDRA was held at Volgograd, Russia in August 2021.
The exercise was entailed conduct of counter terror operations under the United Nations mandate by a joint force against international terror groups. The INDRA series of exercises began in 2003 and was conducted as a bilateral naval exercise alternately between the two countries. However, the first joint Tri-Services Exercise was conducted in 2017.

Question 40

India- Japan: 1) (naval exercise), 2) (air force exercise), and 3)
(military exercise). India-US: 1) (Army), 2) (Military), 3), 4), 5), 6)
India-Australia: 1)(Maritime), 2), 3), 4)
(PASSEX)

Answer 40

India- Japan: JIMEX (naval exercise), SHINYUU Maitri (air force exercise), and Dharma Guardian
(military exercise). India-US: Yudha Abhyas (Army), Vajra Prahar (Military), Spitting Cobra, SANGAM, RED FLAG, COPE INDIA. India-Australia: AUSINDEX (Maritime), AUSTRA HIND, Pitch Black, Passage Exercises
(PASSEX).

Question 41

The BrahMos supersonic cruise missile is being designed, developed and produced by 1) , a joint venture between 2), 3)  and 4) ( with full form 
The BrahMos (designated PJ-10) is a 5) -range ramjet supersonic cruise missile that can be launched from submarine, ships, aircraft, or land.
 It is the fastest supersonic cruise missile in the world. It is a joint venture between the 4) and 2) , who together have formed 1) . It is based on the 6) cruise missile . The name BrahMos is a formed from the names of two rivers, the 6) of India and the 7) of Russia

Answer 41

The BrahMos supersonic cruise missile is being designed, developed and produced by BrahMos Aerospace, a joint venture between DRDO, Government of India and NPOM, Russia
The BrahMos (designated PJ-10) is a medium-range ramjet supersonic cruise missile that can be launched from submarine, ships, aircraft, or land. It is the fastest supersonic cruise missile in the world. It is a joint venture between the Russian Federation‟s NPO Mashinostroyeniya and India‟s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), who together have formed BrahMos Aerospace. It is based on the Russian P-800 Oniks cruise missile and other similar sea-skimming Russian cruise missile technology. The name BrahMos is a portmanteau formed from the names of two rivers, the Brahmaputra of India and the Moskva of Russia

Question 42

India has been elected to the Council of Administration (CA) at 2) Congress in 3)
India was also elected as 4)
est in 5) , the 2), with its headquarters in the 6) , is the second oldest international organization worldwide
. With its 7) member countries, the 2) is the primary
forum for cooperation between postal sector players
. The Council of Administration (CA) consists of 8) member countries and meets annually at UPU headquarters in 6)

Answer 42

India has been elected to the Council of Administration (CA) at 27th Universal Postal Union (UPU) Congress in Abidjan
India was also elected e Postal Operations Council (POC)
n 1874, the Universal Postal Union (UPU), with its headquarters in the Swiss capital Berne, is the
second oldest international organization worldwide. With its 192 member countries, the UPU is the primary
forum for cooperation between postal sector players. It helps to ensure a truly universal network of up-to-date
products and services. The Council of Administration (CA) consists of 41 member countries and meets
annually at UPU headquarters in Berne

Question 43

The Azadi ka Mahotsav will be celebrated as a 1) in the spirit of 2) throughout the length and breadth of the country. The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi flagged off the „3) from 4) and inaugurated the curtain raiser activities of the „Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav
‟ 5) weeks before 6) will continue till 7) . The Prime Minister reiterated five pillars i.e. 8)

Answer 43

The Mahotsav will be celebrated as a Jan-Utsav in the spirit of Jan-Bhagidari throughout the length and breadth of the country. The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi flagged off the „Padyatra‟ (Freedom March) from Sabarmati Ashram, Ahmedabad and inaugurated the curtain raiser activities of the „Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav
‟ 75 weeks before 15 August 2022 will
continue till 15 August, 2023. The Prime Minister reiterated five pillars i.e. Freedom Struggle, Ideas at 75,
Achievements at 75, Actions at 75 and Resolves at 75

Question 44

Indian Coast Guard Ship Vigraha in Chennai. Indian Coast Guard Ship Vigraha is the 1) in the series of 2) .
The ship will be based in 3) indigenously by 4)

Answer 44

Indian Coast Guard Ship Vigraha in
Chennai. Indian Coast Guard Ship Vigraha is the seventh in the series of Offshore Patrol Vessels, OPV.
 The ship will be based in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh indigenously by Larsen and Toubro Ship Building Limited

Question 45

International Climate Summit (ICS) 2020-21. The aim is to build a dialogue for India‟s transition to clean energy. ICS 2021 is an initiative by the 1) , that has partnered with 2) . It is one of the world‟s most awarded investment promotion agencies and a co-organiser for the hybrid event held.
The International Climate Summit 2021 on the theme of 3)
The International Climate Summit 2021 is supported by the 4) as the Partner
Country

Answer 45

International Climate Summit (ICS) 2020-21. The aim is to build a dialogue for India‟s transition to clean energy. ICS 2021 is an initiative by the PHD Chamber of
Commerce and Industry‟s Environment Committee, that has partnered with Invest India. It is one of the
world‟s most awarded investment promotion agencies and a co-organiser for the hybrid event held.
The International Climate Summit 2021 on the theme of Green Hydrogen
The International Climate Summit 2021 is supported by the Government of Norway as the Partner
Country

Question 46

Narendra Modi has set the objective to reduce the emissions intensity of GDP by 1) below the 2) and increase the share of non-fossil fuel to 3) by 4) during COP 21.
India is the only country among the 5) nations to be on track to meet its climate change mitigation commitments made in 2015 under the Paris Climate

Answer 46

Narendra Modi has set the
objective to reduce the emissions intensity of GDP by 33% - 35% below the 2005 levels and increase the
share of non-fossil fuel to 40% by 2030 during COP 21.
 India is the only country among the G-20 nations to be on track to meet its climate change mitigation commitments made in 2015 under the Paris Climate

Question 47

Hydrogen when produced by 1) using renewable energy is known as Green Hydrogen which has no carbon footprint. During the budget speech in February 2021, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
announced the launch of the 2) to produce hydrogen from renewable sources.
Recently, India and the US have set up a task force under the aegis of the 3) to mobilise finance and speed up green energy development.
Grey Hydrogen is hydrogen produced using 4)

Answer 47

Hydrogen when produced by electrolysis using renewable energy is known as Green Hydrogen which has no carbon footprint. During the budget speech in February 2021, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
announced the launch of the Hydrogen Energy Mission to produce hydrogen from renewable sources. Recently, India and the US have set up a task force under the aegis of the Strategic Clean Energy Partnership (SCEP) to mobilise finance and speed up green energy development. Green hydrogen energy is vital for India to meet its Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC) Targets and ensure regional and national energy security, access and availability. Grey Hydrogen is hydrogen produced using fossil fuels such as natural gas. Unfortunately this
accounts from roughly 95% of the hydrogen produced in the world today

Question 48

Web Portal for registrations of units under the 0) 2021 for Jammu and Kashmir. In Jammu and Kashmir and investment of more than -1) thousand crore rupees is now expected to take place
Kashmir region, which has been the subject of a dispute between India and Pakistan since
1) , and between India and China since 2)
On 3) , the President of India issued a presidential order, namely, 4) under Article 370 making all the provisions of Constitution of India applicable to the State of Jammu and Kashmir and this has rendered the Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir infructuous from that date

Answer 48

Web Portal for registrations of units under the New Central Sector Scheme 2021 for Jammu and Kashmir. In Jammu and Kashmir and investment of more than 50
thousand crore rupees is now expected to take place
Kashmir region, which has been the subject of a dispute between India and Pakistan since
1947, and between India and China since 1962
On 5 August 2019, the President of India issued a presidential order, namely, The Constitution (Application to Jammu and Kashmir) Order, 2019 under Article 370 making all the provisions of Constitution of India applicable to the State of Jammu and Kashmir and this has rendered the Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir infructuous from that dat

Question 49

A 200 personnel contingent of Indian Army will participate in Exercise 1) , a Multi Nation
exercise being held at 2) , Russia.

Answer 49

A 200 personnel contingent of Indian Army will participate in Exercise ZAPAD, 2021, a Multi Nation
exercise being held at Nizhniy, Russia.

Question 50

Union Ministers launch Yoga Break Mobile Application as part of „Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav‟
The International Day of Yoga has been celebrated annually on 1) since 2) , following its inception in the United Nations General Assembly in 2014.
21 June, as it is the 3)

Answer 50

Union Ministers launch Yoga Break Mobile Application as part of „Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav‟
The International Day of Yoga has been celebrated annually on 21 June since 2015, following its inception in the United Nations General Assembly in 2014.
f 21 June, as it is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere

Question 51

Ladakh adopted two endangered species, 1) and 2, as State animal and State bird
Hemis National Park is the biggest national
park in India and also has a good presence of Snow Leopard.

Answer 51

Ladakh adopted two endangered species, snow leopard and black-necked crane, as State animal and State bird
Hemis National Park is the biggest national
park in India and also has a good presence of Snow Leopard.

Question 52

The India Pavilion in Expo-2020 1) starting on 1st of October is set to showcase a resurgent India‟s
march to becoming a 2) economy in the post-COVID world
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya participated in G-20 Health Ministers Meeting 2021 hosted by
3) Presidency on the theme – 4)

Answer 52

The India Pavilion in Expo-2020 Dubai starting on 1st of October is set to showcase a resurgent India‟s
march to becoming a five Trillion dollar economy in the post-COVID world
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya participated in G-20 Health Ministers Meeting 2021 hosted by
Italian Presidency on the theme – People, Planet and Prosperit

Question 53

Centre signs tripartite Karbi Anglong agreement, announces funds for development
The agreement mainly promised to invest 1) by the Assam government for development of the
Karbi Anglong area in the next five years, provide 2) for the people of Karbi for the first time,3) for the surrendered militants, setting up of 4) by the Assam government, supplementing resources of 5) by augmenting consolidated fund of the state,

Answer 53

Centre signs tripartite Karbi Anglong agreement, announces funds for development
The agreement mainly promised to invest ₹1,000 crore by the Assam government for development of the
Karbi Anglong area in the next five years, provide reservation for the people of Karbi for the first time,
rehabilitation for the surrendered militants, setting up of Karbi Welfare Council by the Assam government,
supplementing resources of Karbi Autonomous Council by augmenting consolidated fund of the state,

Question 54

recent peace accords in india - Bodoland Peace Accord (1), (2) Rehabilitation Agreement and 3) (Tripura)
 A total of 4) militants of five militant groups surrendered along with their weapons during an event at Guwahati in Assam on February 25. The five groups are Karbi Longri NC Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF), People‘s Democratic Council of Karbi Longri (PDCK), Kuki Liberation Front ( KLF), United Peoples Liberation Army (UPLA) and Karbi People‘s Liberation Tiger (KPLT).
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Answer 54

Bodoland Peace Accord (Assam), Bru
Rehabilitation Agreement and National Liberation Front of Tripura (Tripura)
 A total of 1,040 militants of five militant groups surrendered along with their weapons during an event at Guwahati in Assam on February 25. The five groups are Karbi Longri NC Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF),
People‘s Democratic Council of Karbi Longri (PDCK), Kuki Liberation Front ( KLF), United Peoples Liberation
Army (UPLA) and Karbi People‘s Liberation Tiger (KPLT).

Question 55

1) is the current Governor of Assam and Assam is known for Assam tea and Assam silk. 2) is the capital of the state of Assam. 1874, on the formation of Assam as the Chief Commissioner‘s Province,

Answer 55

Jagdish Mukhi is the current Governor of Assam and Assam is known for Assam tea and Assam silk. Dispur is
the capital of the state of Assam.n 1874, on the formation of Assam as the Chief Commissioner‘s
Province,