National (Current Affairs) (Part-II)

Total Questions: 50

11. Which of the following states ranked first in the Export Preparedness Index 2020 released by Niti Aayog? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 17.09.2021 (Shift-II)]

(a) Telangana
(b) Andhra Pradesh
(c) Gujarat
(d) Maharashtra

Correct Answer: (c) Gujarat

Solution:NITI Aayog jointly with the Institute of Competitiveness released the 'Export Preparedness Index, 2020'. Under this index, in the category of coastal states, Gujarat has been ranked first, Maharashtra second, and Tamil Nadu third.

Gujarat, for the second consecutive year, has topped the Niti Aayog's Export Preparedness Index (ΕΡΙ 2021 which is aimed at assessing the readiness of the states in terms of their export potential and performance).

12. SIMBEX is a military exercise conducted between the defense forces of which of the following nations? [ S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 17.09.2021 (Shift-II)]

(a) India and the US
(b) India and Thailand
(c) India and Sri Lanka
(d) India and Singapore

Correct Answer: (d) India and Singapore

Solution:The Singapore India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX) is an annual bilateral naval exercise conducted by the Indian Navy and the Singapore Navy. It is organized every year since 1994.

13. What was the theme for the 3rd Global RE-INVEST Renewable Energy Investors Meet & Expo 2020? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 17.09.2021 (Shift-II)]

(a) Investment in Sustainable Energy Transmission
(b) Research for Scientific Renewable Energy
(c) Solar and Renewable Energy Innovations
(d) Innovations for Sustainable Energy Transition

Correct Answer: (d) Innovations for Sustainable Energy Transition

Solution:The 3rd Global Re-Invest Renewable Energy Investments Meet and Expo 2020 has been organized by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy from 26-28 November 2020 with the theme Innovations for Sustainable Energy Transition.

14. Which of the following states' tourism ministries announced the launch of India's first Labour Movement Museum in January 2021? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 18.09.2021 (Shift-III)]

(a) Odisha
(b) West Bengal
(c) Karnataka
(d) Kerala

Correct Answer: (d) Kerala

Solution:In January 2021, the Kerala State Tourism Department announced the opening of India's first 'Labour Movement Museum'. It will be launched in Alappuzha, Kerala. Alappuzha is the place of Labour movements in India.

15. Who was appointed as the middle and long distance coach of the Indian athletics team in January 2021? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 18.09.2021 (Shift-III)]

(a) Adille Sumariwalla
(b) Amrish Kumar
(c) Nikolai Snesarev
(d) Radhakrishnan Nair

Correct Answer: (c) Nikolai Snesarev

Solution:Nikolai Snesarev was appointed as the middle and long distance coach of the India athletics team in January 2021.

16. Which of the following states inaugurated its first bird festival 'Kalrav' in January 2021? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 18.09.2021 (Shift-III)]

(a) Bihar
(b) Assam
(c) Tripura
(d) Odisha

Correct Answer: (a) Bihar

Solution:Between January 15-17, 2021, the first state-level bird festival 'Kalrav' was organized in Nagi Nakti Bird Sanctuary, Jamui in Bihar. This birding festival was organized by the Department of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.

17. Who has been re-appointed as the MD and CEO of the RBL Bank in January 2021 for three years? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 18.09.2021 (Shift-III)]

(a) Deepak Ruiya
(b) Vishwavir Ahuja
(c) Rajeev Arora
(d) Rajeev Ahuja

Correct Answer: (b) Vishwavir Ahuja

Solution:In January 2021, Vishwavir Ahuja was re-appointed as MD and CEO of RBL Bank for a three-year term. Before to this, Ahuja was the MD and CEO of Bank of America based in India from 2001 to 2009. On December 25, 2021, the Reserve Bank of India gave Rajiv Ahuja three months' R. B. Ale. Approval has been given to appoint him as the interim Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Bank.

18. Which of the following states renamed the dragon fruit as 'Kamalam' in January 2021? [ S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 18.09.2021 (Shift-I)]

(a) Rajasthan
(b) Gujarat
(c) Uttar Pradesh
(d) Tamil Nadu

Correct Answer: (b) Gujarat

Solution:In January 2021, the Gujarat government changed the name of the dragon fruit to 'Kamalam'. It is a rich source of vitamins and minerals.

19. As of January 2021, who among the following is the Union Minister for Information and Broad-casting? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 18.09.2021 (Shift-I)]

(a) Babul Supriyo
(b) Smriti Irani
(c) Prakash Javadekar
(d) Ravi Shankar Prasad

Correct Answer: (c) Prakash Javadekar

Solution:In January 2021, the post of Union Information and Broadcasting Minister was held by Prakash Javadekar. Presently(2022), the post of Union Information and Broadcasting Minister is with Anurag Singh Thakur, who is also handling the responsibility of Youth Affairs and Sports Minister.

20. ISRO's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) successfully launched a remote sensing satellite of which country on 28th February 2021? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 18.09.2021 (Shift-I)]

(a) Mexico
(b) Brazil
(c) Cuba
(d) Spain

Correct Answer: (b) Brazil

Solution:On February 28, 2021, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) successfully launched Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) - C51 PSLV-C51. Brazil's Amazonia-I was launched by PSLV-C51 along with 18 other satellites.

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