National (Current Affairs) (Part-IV)

Total Questions: 50

1. Where was the Patrika Gate inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in September 2020? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 12.09.2021 (Shift-III)]

(a) Jaipur
(b) Raipur
(c) Bhopal
(d) Ranchi

Correct Answer: (a) Jaipur

Solution:The Patrika Gate was inaugurated in Jaipur by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 8 September 2020. This iconic gate has been built by the newspaper group 'Patrika' on Jawaharlal Nehru Marg in Jaipur.

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.

2. Dogri language is mainly spoken in which of the following states/union territories? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 12.09.2021 (Shift-III)]

(a) Lakshadweep
(b) Uttarakhand
(c) Jammu and Kashmir
(d) Assam

Correct Answer: (c) Jammu and Kashmir

Solution:Dogri language is mainly spoken in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Apart from this, it is also spoken in Kangra of Himachal Pradesh and some provinces of northern Punjab. In 2003, the Dogri language was included in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution.

3. Who among the following was honoured with the long-overdue record title for 'fastest human computation' by Guinness World Records on 30 July 2020? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 12.09.2021 (Shift-III)]

(a) Shreeram Shankar Abhyankar
(b) Vijay Kumar Patodi
(c) Vashishtha Narayan Singh
(d) Shakuntala Devi

Correct Answer: (d) Shakuntala Devi

Solution:Shakuntala Devi is commonly known as the human-computer. He has been conferred the long-expected record title for faster computations by a human by Guinness World Records on 30 July 2020.

4. NTPC and ________ have signed an MoU to set up a joint venture for 'renewable energy business' [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 12.09.2021 (Shift-I)]

(a) Reliance Petroleum
(b) NHPC Limited
(c) ONGC
(d) Coal India

Correct Answer: (c) ONGC

Solution:In May 2020 NTPC and ONGC signed a Memorandum of Understanding to set up a joint venture for 'Renewable Energy Business'. This MoU will help both companies to meet their goals in the field of renewable energy.

5. Colonel (retd) Narendra Kumar, an Indian soldier and ______, passed away in December 020. [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 12.09.2021 (Shift-I)]

(a) Singer
(b) Wrestler
(c) Mountaineer
(d) Boxer

Correct Answer: (c) Mountaineer

Solution:Colonel (Retd) Narendra Kumar was an Indian soldier and mountaineer who passed away in December 2020. He is known for mountaineering reconnaissance expeditions for the Indian Army in various mountain ranges such as the Himalayas and the Karakoram and in the Pir Panjal and Saltro ranges. Colonel Narendra Kumar was the first Indian to climb the Nanda Devi peak. He was the deputy head of India's first Everest-winning team in the year 1965.

6. As on 9 December 2020, how many states of India have implemented 'one nation one ration card system'? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 12.09.2021 (Shift-II)]

(a) 12
(b) 5
(c) 7
(d) 9

Correct Answer: (d) 9

Solution:As on December 9, 2020, a one nation one ration system was implemented in 9 states of India. As on March 2022, the one nation one ration card system is in force in 35 states/UTs.

7. _________ became the first state to provide 100% piped tap water in rural households in the year 2020. [ S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 12.09.2021 (Shift-II) S.S.C. J.E. Mechanical Exam 22.03.2021 (Shift-I)]

(a) Sikkim
(b) Kerala
(c) Mizoram
(d) Goa

Correct Answer: (d) Goa

Solution:In the year 2020 (in October 2020), Goa became the first state to provide 100% piped tap water to rural households. In May 2021, Puducherry became the fourth state/UT after Goa, Telangana, Andaman & Nicobar Islands to supply water to every rural household under the Jal Jeevan Mission.

8. Who has become the first woman DGP of Kerala? [ S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 13.04.2021 (Shift-III)]

(a) Rani Rampal
(b) R. Sreelekha
(c) Jahanbi Phookan
(d) Sangita Reddy

Correct Answer: (b) R. Sreelekha

Solution:In June 2020, R. Sreelekha took over as the first woman DGP of Kerala.

9. Which of the following states has accorded industry status to sports? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 13.04.2021 (Shift-III)]

(a) Bihar
(b) Assam
(c) Manipur
(d) Mizoram

Correct Answer: (d) Mizoram

Solution:In May 2020, sports were accorded industry status in Mizoram. Mizoram is the first state in the country to give industry status to sports. To promote sports activities by attracting investment, Mizoram has accorded industry status to sports.

10. Which of the following Indian cities hosted the 13th Session of the Conference of Parties to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS CoP 13)? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 13.04.2021 (Shift-I)]

(a) Gandhinagar
(b) Noida
(c) New Delhi
(d) Wardha

Correct Answer: (a) Gandhinagar

Solution:In February 2021, the Indian city of Gandhinagar, Gujarat, hosted the 13th session of the Conference of the Parties (CMS COP 13) on the topic of Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Fauna.

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