National (Current Affairs) (Part-II)

21. Who is the General Secretary of Communist Party of India as of January 2021? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 18.09.2021 (Shift-II)]

(a) S. Sudhakar Reddy
(b) Sujan Chakrabarti
(c) D. Raja
(d) Brinda Karat

Correct Answer: (c) D. Raja

Solution:According to the information received till January 2021 and at present, the General Secretary of the Communist Party of India is D. Raja.

22. Which of the following Indian solar energy firms was ranked as the number one energy company in terms of capacity in 2020 by Mercom Capital? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 20.09.2021 (Shift-III)]

(a) Adani Green
(b) Tata Solar
(c) Waaree Energies
(d) Jinko Solar

Correct Answer: (a) Adani Green

Solution:Indian solar power firm Adani Green was ranked as the number one energy company in terms of capacity in the year 2020 by Mercom Capital. Adani's renewable energy portfolio is 13990 MW. Adani Green Energy has set a target of 25 GW of renewable energy generation by the year 2025.

23. The 'Ecowrap report' was published in May 2020 by which of the following banks? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 20.09.2021 (Shift-III)]

(a) RBI
(b) ICICI Bank
(c) HDFC Bank
(d) SBI

Correct Answer: (d) SBI

Solution:The Eco wrap report was published by SBI in May 2020. According to Ecowrap report, inequality in India has been declining since financial year 2017. India is set to become 3rd largest economy by 2029 and it surpassed the size of the UK economy in December 2021 itself.

24. How many states does the World Bank aided 'STARS' project under the New Education Policy initially proposes to cover? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 20.09.2021 (Shift-III)]

(a) Ten
(b) Four
(c) Eight
(d) Six

Correct Answer: (d) Six

Solution:Under the new education policy, the World Bank has proposed to start the STARS (Strengthening Teaching - Learning and Results for States - STARS) project in 6 states. These 6 states include Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, and Kerala. The World Bank will provide financial assistance of 500 million US dollars for this project.

Note - The NEP 2022 is a comprehensive policy that covers all aspects of education, from early childhood education to higher education and vocational training. It is an ambitious policy that seeks to transform the education system in India and make it world-class.

25. How many states does the 'STARS' project launched by the Government of India and World Bank in 2020 seek to cover? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 06.09.2021 (Shift-I)]

(a) 6
(b) 10
(c) 4
(d) 8

Correct Answer: (a) 6

Solution:Under the new education policy, the World Bank has proposed to start the STARS (Strengthening Teaching - Learning and Results for States - STARS) project in 6 states. These 6 states include Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, and Kerala. The World Bank will provide financial assistance of 500 million US dollars for this project.

Note - The NEP 2022 is a comprehensive policy that covers all aspects of education, from early childhood education to higher education and vocational training. It is an ambitious policy that seeks to transform the education system in India and make it world-class.

26. In June 2020, which of the following international organisations has approved a $500 million Strengthening Teaching-Learning and Results for States Program (STARS) to improve the quality and governance of school education in six Indian states? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 20.10.2021 (Shift-I)]

(a) Asia Development Fund
(b) UNESCO
(c) International Monetary Fund
(d) World Bank

Correct Answer: (d) World Bank

Solution:Under the new education policy, the World Bank has proposed to start the STARS (Strengthening Teaching - Learning and Results for States - STARS) project in 6 states. These 6 states include Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, and Kerala. The World Bank will provide financial assistance of 500 million US dollars for this project.

Note - The NEP 2022 is a comprehensive policy that covers all aspects of education, from early childhood education to higher education and vocational training. It is an ambitious policy that seeks to transform the education system in India and make it world-class.

27. Who among the following is the first ever woman fighter pilot to have taken part at a Republic Day Parade? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 20.09.2021 (Shift-III)]

(a) Avani Chaturvedi
(b) Anny Divya
(c) Bhawna Kanth
(d) Mohana Singh Jitarwal

Correct Answer: (c) Bhawna Kanth

Solution:Bhawana Kanth is the first woman fighter pilot, participated in the Republic Day Parade on 26 January 2021. She is the first Indian woman pilot to participate in the Republic Day parade.

On January 26, 2022, the country's first woman Rafale fighter aircraft pilot Shivangi Singh participated in the Republic Day parade. She is the second woman fighter pilot after Bhawna Kanth to be a part of the tableau of the Air Force.

28. Which of the following movies has been selected as India's official entry for the International Feature Film' category at the 93ʳᵈ Academy Awards? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 20.09.2021 (Shift-I)]

(a) Ek Hazarachi Note
(b) Jallikattu
(c) The Sky Is Pink
(d) Gulabo Sitabo

Correct Answer: (b) Jallikattu

Solution:Malayalam film Jallikattu was selected as India's official entry for the 'International Feature Film' category at the 93rd Academy Awards (Oscar Awards). Writing With Fire is the first Indian-made entry to have been nominated for Best Documentary Feature at the Oscars. Two entries are set in India - Smile Pinki and Period. End Of Sentence previously won Oscars for Best Short Documentary.

29. Who was the brand ambassador of World Wildlife Fund India's Environment Education Programme as of January 2021? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 20.09.2021 (Shift-I)]

(a) Virat Kohli
(b) MS Dhoni
(c) Dia Mirza
(d) Viswanathan Anand

Correct Answer: (d) Viswanathan Anand

Solution:As of January 2021, former World Chess Champion Viswanathan Anand was the brand ambassador of the World Wildlife Fund environmental education program. He was appointed as a brand ambassador in April 2020.

Shruti Haasan-one of the most talented and versatile artists in the Indian film industry- joins as Brand Ambassador WWF India in Jul-2021.

30. In October 2020, _________ Indian beaches were awarded the 'Blue Flag' certification by an international jury comprising of eminent members such as UNEP, UNWTO, FEE and IUCN. [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 20.09.2021 (Shift-I)]

(a) 8
(b) 4
(c) 10
(d) 6

Correct Answer: (a) 8

Solution:In October 2020, 8 Indian beaches were awarded the 'Blue Flag' certification by an international jury consisting of eminent members such as (UNEP), (UNWTO), (FEE) and (IUCN). These 8 beaches include Kappad (Kerala), Shivrajpur (Gujarat), Ghoghala (Diu), Kasarkode and Padubidri (Karnataka), Rushikonda (Andhra Pradesh), Golden beach (Odisha), and Radhanagar (Andaman and Nicobar Islands). In the year 2021, two new beaches, Kovalam in Tamil Nadu and Eden in Puducherry, have been granted international eco-label 'Blue Flag' certification.

Two new beaches Minicoy Thandi and Kadmatt in Lakshadweep have been awarded Blue Flag certification in October, 2022. With this, the number of beaches certified under Blue Flag certification in India has gone up to 12.

National (Current Affairs) (Part-II)

21. Who is the General Secretary of Communist Party of India as of January 2021? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 18.09.2021 (Shift-II)]

22. Which of the following Indian solar energy firms was ranked as the number one energy company in terms of capacity in 2020 by Mercom Capital? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 20.09.2021 (Shift-III)]

23. The 'Ecowrap report' was published in May 2020 by which of the following banks? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 20.09.2021 (Shift-III)]

24. How many states does the World Bank aided 'STARS' project under the New Education Policy initially proposes to cover? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 20.09.2021 (Shift-III)]

25. How many states does the 'STARS' project launched by the Government of India and World Bank in 2020 seek to cover? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 06.09.2021 (Shift-I)]

26. In June 2020, which of the following international organisations has approved a $500 million Strengthening Teaching-Learning and Results for States Program (STARS) to improve the quality and governance of school education in six Indian states? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 20.10.2021 (Shift-I)]

27. Who among the following is the first ever woman fighter pilot to have taken part at a Republic Day Parade? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 20.09.2021 (Shift-III)]

28. Which of the following movies has been selected as India's official entry for the International Feature Film' category at the 93ʳᵈ Academy Awards? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 20.09.2021 (Shift-I)]

29. Who was the brand ambassador of World Wildlife Fund India's Environment Education Programme as of January 2021? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 20.09.2021 (Shift-I)]

30. In October 2020, _________ Indian beaches were awarded the 'Blue Flag' certification by an international jury comprising of eminent members such as UNEP, UNWTO, FEE and IUCN. [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 20.09.2021 (Shift-I)]

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