CAPF (AC) 2021 (Paper-1) (Question 1-50)

Total Questions: 50

41. Cyclone 'Tauktae' was named by

(a) Maldives
(b) Myanmar
(c) Oman
(d) Iran

Correct Answer: (b) Myanmar

Solution:Cyclone Tauktae (pronounced as Tau'Te) has got its name from India's neighbouring country Myanmar, which means "Gecko", Gecko is a highly vocal lizard in Burmese dialect.

Global bodies like--World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia, and the Pacific give names to cyclones. Besides, regional specialised meteorological centres (RSMC), as well as tropical cyclone warning centres, also prepare the names of cyclones.

42. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists:

List-I (Variant of COVID-19)	List-II (First identified in)
A. Alpha	1. India
B. Beta	2. Brazil
C. Gamma	3. Britain
D. Delta	4. South Africa

Code:	A	B	C	D
(a)	3	4	2	1
(b)	1	3	4	3
(c)	1	4	2	3
(d)	3	2	4	1

Correct Answer: (a)

43. Indian Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Vessel 'Sajag', which was commissioned in May 2021, was constructed by

(a) M/s Bharati Shipyard Limited
(b) M/s Cochin Shipyard Limited
(c) M/s Hindustan Shipyard Limited
(d) M/s Goa Shipyard Limited

Correct Answer: (d) M/s Goa Shipyard Limited

Solution:OPV Sajag has been constructed by Goa Shipyard Limited. It is the third in a series of five offshore patrol vessels indigenously designed in line with Make in India' vision.

44. Who among the following was the Head of the Expert Committee on Variable Capital company in India which has submitted its report recently?

(a) K.P. Krishnan
(b) Ketan Dalal
(c) J. Ranganayakulu
(d) Bobby Parikh

Correct Answer: (a) K.P. Krishnan

Solution:The expert committee, headed by Dr. K.P. Krishnan on Variable Capital Company has submitted its report on the feasibility of Variable Capital Companies in the International Financial Services Centres to the International Financial Services Centres Authority.

45. Which one of the following States ranked first on Sustainable Development Goal India Index, 2020-21 released by NITI Aayog?

(a) Himachal Pradesh
(b) Tamilnadu
(c) Kerala
(d) Goa

Correct Answer: (c) Kerala

Solution:Kerala has retained the top rank in NITI Aayog's SDG India Index 2020-21, while Bihar is the worst performing state.

46. Which one of the following is the theme of the World Ocean Day, 2021?

(a) Innovation for Sustainable Ocean
(b) The Ocean: Life and Livelihoods
(c) Gender and Oceans
(d) Clean Our Oceans

Correct Answer: (b) The Ocean: Life and Livelihoods

Solution:"The Ocean: Life and Livelihoods" is the theme for World Oceans Day 2021, as well as a declaration of intentions that launches a decade of challenges to get the Sustainable Development Goal 14, "Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources", by 2030.

47. In the latest Chandler Good Government Index (CGGI), which classifies 104 countries in terms of government capabilities and outcomes, India has been ranked

(a) 49th
(b) 59th
(c) 69th
(d) 79th

Correct Answer: (a) 49th

Solution:India has been ranked 49th in the Chandler Good Government Index (CGGI), which classifies 104 countries in terms of government capabilities and outcomes.

The CGGI is released by the Chandler Institute of Governance which is a private non-
profits organization headquartered in Singapore.
Each country is measured across over 50 open data points. The index focuses on seven pillars:
Leadership and foresight.
Robust laws and policies.
Strong institutions.
Financial stewardship.
Attractive marketplace.
Global influence and reputation.
Helping people rise.

48. Scientists at CRIR-NCL Pune, with support from the Water Technology Initiative of the Department of Science and Technology (DSF), Government of India, have recently developed a novel hybrid technology to bring safe and healthy drinking water. What is the name of the hybrid technology?

(a) Safewater
(b) SWASTIIK
(c) Arsiron Nilogon
(d) Fluoride Nilogon

Correct Answer: (b) SWASTIIK

Solution:Bhandari and his group at CSIR-NCL Pune, with support from the Water Technology Initiative of the department of science and technology (DST), government of India, has developed the novel hybrid technology called "SWASTIIK", which involves boiling of a liquid as a result of pressure reduction (cavitation) and also uses natural oils having antimicrobial properties.

49. Which one of the following films has won the Best Film Award in Environment Conservation category at the 67th National Film Awards, 2021?

(a) Janaki Porua
(b) Wild Karnataka
(c) Water Burial
(d) Ronuwa - Who Never Surrender

Correct Answer: (c) Water Burial

Solution:Water Burial, a film based on Monpa dialect of Arunachal Pradesh, has won the Best Film National Award in environment conservation category. Directed by Shantannu Sen, the film is inspired by Assamese novel Saba Kota Manuh.

50. Which one of the following books was declared winner of the 2021 International Booker Prize?

(a) At Night All Blood is Black
(b) The Dangers of Smoking in Bed
(c) When We Cease to Understand the World
(d) The Was of the Poor

Correct Answer: (a) At Night All Blood is Black

Solution:At Night All Blood is Black won International booker prize 2021.

At Night All Blood is Black captures the tragedy of a young man's mind hurtling towards madness and tells the little-heard story of the Senegalese who fought for France on the Western Front during the First World War. It has won 2021 International booker prize.

About International Booker prize -

The International Booker Prize (formerly known as the Man Booker International Prize) is an international literary award hosted in the United Kingdom. The introduction of the International Prize to complement the Man Booker Prize was announced in June 2004. Sponsored by the Man Group, from 2005 until 2015 the award was given every two years to a living author of any nationality for a body of work published in English or generally available in English translation.

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