National (Current Affairs) (Part-III)

Total Questions: 50

31. Where was 'Dev Deepawali Mahotsav' celebrated in the presence of PM Narendra Modi in November 2020? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 10.09.2021 (Shift-II)]

(a) Varanasi
(b) Agra
(c) Mathura
(d) Prayagraj

Correct Answer: (a) Varanasi

Solution:'Dev Deepawali Mahotsav was celebrated in Varanasi in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in November 2020.

Note-The government launched a program, including the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign as part of the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav to mark 75 years of India's Independence.

32. Which of the following Union Ministries of Indía launched a pilot 'Pey Jal Survekshan' on 16 February 2021? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 10.09.2021 (Shift-II)]

(a) Ministry of Jal Shakti
(b) Ministry of Earth Science
(c) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
(d) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

Correct Answer: (c) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

Solution:The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs launched a pilot 'Pey Jal Survekshan' on February 16, 2021. As a first step, the ministry has started drinking water surveys on a pilot basis in 10 cities- Agra, Badlapur, Bhubaneshwar, Churu, Kochi, Madurai, Patiala, Rohtak, Surat, and Tumkur. Based on the outcome of the pilot survey, the survey will be expanded to all AMRUT (Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation) cities.

33. Who was appointed as UNICEF's celebrity advocate for a children's rights campaign in September 2020? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 11.09.2021 (Shift-II)]

(a) Aamir Khan
(b) Akshay Kumar
(c) Ayushmann Khurrana
(d) Nawazuddin Siddiqui

Correct Answer: (c) Ayushmann Khurrana

Solution:In September 2020 Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana has been appointed as the UNICEF Celebrity Advocate for the Child Rights Campaign (#For Every Child). He will work for this campaign in India.

34. In which of the following states was the Monpa handmade paper-making unit inaugurated in December 2020? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 11.09.2021 (Shift-II)]

(a) Tripura
(b) Arunachal Pradesh
(c) Manipur
(d) Assam

Correct Answer: (b) Arunachal Pradesh

Solution:The Monpa handmade paper-making unit in Arunachal Pradesh was inaugurated on December 26, 2020. This unit is located in the Tawang district. Monpa handmade paper-making art dates back over 1000 years and gradually became an integral part of local customs and culture in Tawang.

Note-Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently (2022) unveiled a 28-feet-tall statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose at India Gate. He also inaugurated the newly-christened 'Kartavya Path' a stretch from Rashtrapati Bhavan to India Gate that has red granite walkways with greenery all around, refurbished canals, state-wise food stalls, new amenity blocks, and vending kiosks.

35. In the Union Budget 2020-21, the Government of India proposed to spend 30,42,230 crore in 2020-21, which is ________ higher than the revised estimate for 2019-20. [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 11.09.2021 (Shift-II)]

(a) 18.7%
(b) 17.6%
(c) 18.9%
(d) 12.7%

Correct Answer: (d) 12.7%

Solution:

In the Union Budget 2020-21, the Government of India has proposed an expenditure of Rs 30,42,230 crore in 2020-21, which is 12.7% higher than the revised estimate for 2019-20. The expenditure in the Union Budget 2022-23 is estimated at Rs 39,44,909 crore.

36. Who among the following cricketers is the brand ambassador of a fantasy sports gaming platform, Paytm First Games? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 12.09.2021 (Shift-I)]

(a) Rohit Sharma
(b) Sachin Tendulkar
(c) Yuvraj Singh
(d) Virat Kohli

Correct Answer: (b) Sachin Tendulkar

Solution:Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar is the brand ambassador of the fantasy sports gaming platform, Paytm First Games.

37. India's first 'Fire Park' was set up at ________ in January 2021. [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 12.04.2021 (Shift-III)]

(a) Bhubaneswar
(b) Hyderabad
(c) Kolkata
(d) Bhopal

Correct Answer: (a) Bhubaneswar

Solution:India's first fire park has been set up in Bhubaneswar, Odisha in January 2021. Activities like first aid, demonstration of the use of fire fighting equipment, demos on rescue and disaster management, and screening of films related to fire safety will be done in this fire park.

38. Which of the following institutes got the first rank in the Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA) 2020 in the category of 'Institute of National Importance'? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 12.04.2021 (Shift-III)]

(a) Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
(b) Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
(c) Indian Institute of Technology Mumbai
(d) Indian Institute of Technology Madras

Correct Answer: (d) Indian Institute of Technology Madras

Solution:Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras was ranked first in the Atal Ranking of Institutions of Innovation Achievement (ARIIA), 2020 in the category of National Importance.

IIT Madras has topped the ARIIA Rankings 2021 in the CFTIs/Central University/Institute of National Importance (Technical)' category for the second time, while IIT Bombay and IIT Delhi have grabbed the 2nd and 3rd spots respectively.

39. Which of the following state governments launched the 'Digital Seva Setu Programme'for rural areas in October 2020? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 12.04.2021 (Shift-III)]

(a) Uttar Pradesh
(b) Maharashtra
(c) Bihar
(d) Gujarat

Correct Answer: (d) Gujarat

Solution:

In October 2020, Gujarat State Government has started the 'Digital Seva Setu Programme' for rural areas. This program has been started under the BharatNet project of the Centre. Under this program, the villages of Gujarat are connected with a 100 Mbps optical fiber network.

40. In how many countries, Union Cabinet approved the opening of Indian Missions in 2021? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 12.04.2021 (Shift-I)]

(a) 5
(b) 9
(c) 3
(d) 6

Correct Answer: (c) 3

Solution:The Union Cabinet approved the opening of Indian Missions in three countries in 2021. These three countries include Estonia, Paraguay, and the Dominican Republic.

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