National (Current Affairs) (Part-V)

Total Questions: 50

21. In 2020, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and KPIT Technologies successfully ran trials of India's first Hydrogen Fuel Cell (HFC) prototype car running on an indigenously developed fuel cell stack at CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory, ___________. [S.S.C. JE Mechanical Exam 22.03.2021 (Shift-I)]

(a) Delhi
(b) Pune
(c) Hyderabad
(d) Chandigarh

Correct Answer: (b) Pune

Solution:In the year 2020, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and KPIT successfully test-fired India's first Hydrogen Fuel Cell (HFC) prototype car, indigenously at CSIR's National Chemical Laboratory, Pune. Based on the developed fuel cell stack. It is a low-temperature Proton Exchange Membrane PEM type fuel cell that operates at 65 to 75-degree centigrade temperatures and is therefore suitable for use in vehicles.

22. In 2020, Scientists from Agharkar Research Institute, Pune, discovered two new species of a plant group known as pipeworts from the: [S.S.C. JE Mechanical Exam 22.03.2021 (Shift-I)]

(a) Himalayas
(b) Eastern Ghats
(c) Thar Desert
(d) Western Ghats

Correct Answer: (d) Western Ghats

Solution:Scientists from the Agharkar Research Institute have discovered two new species of a plant group known as pipewort (Eriocaulon) in the Western Ghats in the Maharashtra and Karnataka region.

23. In December 2020, which of the following states launched a campaign called 'Varasat' to curb property and land-related disputes in rural areas? [S.S.C. JE Mechanical Exam 22.03.2021 (Shift-I)]

(a) Uttar Pradesh
(b) Bihar
(c) Odisha
(d) Rajasthan

Correct Answer: (a) Uttar Pradesh

Solution:The 'Varasat' campaign scheme was launched by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Aditya Nath in December 2020. With this campaign, the arbitrariness of tehsil workers will be curbed as well as property and land-related disputes in rural areas. Under the arrangements, villagers will get both online and offline facilities for their 'Varasat' registration.

24. As of December 2020, how many RAMSAR sites does India have? [S.S.C. JE Mechanical Exam 22.03.2021 (Shift-I)]

(a) 42
(b) 38
(c) 49
(d) 47

Correct Answer: (a) 42

Solution:Ramsar site is also called a wetland. By December 2020, the number of Ramsar sites in India had gone up to 42. As of February 2022, the number of Ramsar sites in India has gone up to 75. Ramsar is a city in Iran, where the World Wetland Agreement was signed on February 2, 1971. World Wetlands (Ramsar Sthal) Day is observed on 2 February.

25. As of December 2020, Neiphiu Rio is the Chief Minister of _________. [S.S.C. JE Mechanical Exam 22.03.2021 (Shift-I)]

(a) Manipur
(b) Nagaland
(c) Arunachal Pradesh
(d) Sikkim

Correct Answer: (b) Nagaland

Solution:Nagaland is a hill state in Northeast India with Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio and Governor Jagdish Mukhi. Neiphiu Rio has been the Chief Minister of Nagaland since March 8, 2018 (Still in 2022). The capital of Nagaland is Kohima.

26. The National Education policy 2020 has set the target to increase public investment in the education sector to reach _______ percent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at the earliest. [S.S.C. JE Mechanical Exam 22.03.2021 (Shift-I)]

(a) 6
(b) 8
(c) 7
(d) 7.5

Correct Answer: (a) 6

Solution:The National Policy on Education, 2020 has set a target of taking public investment in the education sector to 6 percent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at the earliest. The National Education Policy, 2020 aims to make India a global knowledge superpower by providing high-quality education to all. Under the new education policy, now the school curriculum will be 5+3+3+4.

27. Which state topped in the Good Governance Index launched by the Government of India on 25 December 2019 in the 'Big states' category? [S.S.C. JE Mechanical Exam 27.10.2020 (Shift-I)]

(a) Tamil Nadu
(b) Bihar
(c) Jharkhand
(d) Uttar Pradesh

Correct Answer: (a) Tamil Nadu

Solution:The 'Good Governance Index' was launched during an event organized by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions in New Delhi on the occasion of National Good Governance Day on December 25, 2019. In this Good Governance Index released by the Government of India in the category of large states, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Karnataka have got the top three positions respectively and Himachal Pradesh has the top position in the category of Northeast and Hill states.

28. How many Biosphere Reserves have been set up in India as of 2017? [S.S.C. JE Mechanical Exam 27.10.2020 (Shift-I)]

(a) 10
(b) 18
(c) 7
(d) 20

Correct Answer: (b) 18

Solution:In the year 2017 and at present(2022) also 18 biosphere reserves have been established in India. A biosphere reserve is a reserved area where human populations are also part of a wildlife conservation system. The Biosphere Reserve consists of 3 parts, Core Zone, Buffer Zone, and Transition Zone. Major Biosphere Reserves of India are Nilgiri, Nanda Devi, Gulf of Mannar, Nokrek, Sundarbans, Simlipol, Kanchenjunga, Panna etc.

29. What was the theme of the 107ᵗʰ Indian Science Congress held at Bengaluru in January, 2020? [S.S.C. JE Mechanical Exam 27.10.2020 (Shift-I) S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 18.03.2020 (Shift-II) S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 5.03.2020 (Shift-I) S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 7.03.2020 (Shift-II)]

(a) Science and Technology for inclusive Development
(b) Science and Technology: Rural Development
(c) Science and Technology for Indigenous Development in India
(d) Future India: Science and Technology

Correct Answer: (b) Science and Technology: Rural Development

Solution:The 107th National Science Congress was held in Bangalore, Karnataka in January 2020. Its theme was "Science and Technology: Rural Development". The 108th Indian Science Congress was to be held in Pune in 2021, but due to COVID-19, the conference will now be held from 3-7 January 2023, with the theme "Science and Technology for Sustainable Development with Women's Empowerment".

30. Which application was launched on January 1, 2020 by the Reserve Bank of India for visually challenged persons? [S.S.C. JE Mechanical Exam 27.10.2020 (Shift-I)]

(a) Mobile Auto Note Identifier
(b) Mobile Aided Note Inserter
(c) Mobile Aided Note Identifier
(d) Mobile Auto Note Inserter

Correct Answer: (c) Mobile Aided Note Identifier

Solution:On January 1, 2020, the Reserve Bank of India launched an application (app) called "Mobile Aided Note Identifier (MANI) for visually impaired persons. This will help the visually impaired recognize currency notes.

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