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1.
The AI-based language translator software 'Project Udaan' has been launched by which Indian institute?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay has launched 'Project Udaan', a language translator, to break the language barrier in education, which hampers the flow of the message.
Category : National
2.
India's first CO2 capture plant, which extracts CO2 directly from the blast furnace gas has been launched by which company?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Tata Steel has commissioned India's first carbon capture plant that extracts CO2 directly from the blast furnace gas, at its Jamshedpur Works.
Category : National
3.
Lasith Malinga, who has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, played for which country?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Sri Lankan fast bowler Lasith Malinga has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket.
Category : Sports
4.
The National Florence Nightingale Awards 2020 has been conferred upon how many awardees by President Ramnath Kovind?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, conferred the National Florence Nightingale Awards 2020 at a virtual ceremony The award was presented to 51 health care workers and nurses for their selfless dedication and compassion, especially during COVID-19 pandemic.
Category : National
5.
India is participating in the 6th Exercise PEACEFUL MISSION -2021, of SCO member states Which country is hosting the exercise?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Exercise PEACEFUL MISSION- 2021 is being hosted by Russia in the Orenburg Region of South-West Russia.
Category : Defence
6.
The Campaign titled Shoonya has been launched by which organisation to promote zero-pollution delivery vehicles?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Government think tank NITI Aayog in collaboration with US-based Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) and RMI India, has launched a campaign named Shoonya to promote zero-pollution delivery vehicles by working with consumers and industry.
Category : National
7.
The UNSC called for an emergency meeting to discuss which country?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The UN Security Council called for an emergency meeting on September 16, 2021, to discuss the recent ballistic missile launches by North Korea.
Category : International
8.
Who has won the National Florence Nightingale Award 2021 for service amid COVID-19?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Florence Nightingale Award will be given to a nurse, Bhanumati Gheewala, from Sir Sayajirao General Hospital, Gujarat.
Category : Awards and Honours
9.
Which country has commenced the world's biggest trial of a blood test where they will detect more than 50 types of cancer?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The United Kingdom's state-run National Health Service (NHS) has commenced the world's biggest trial of a blood test where they will detect more than 50 types of cancer.
Category : International
10.
What is the theme of the 2021 World Ozone Day?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme for 2021 World Ozone Day is 'Montreal Protocol - keeping us, our food and vaccines cool.'
Category : National
11.
Which Indian organisation has won the UNESCO King Sejong Literacy Prize 2021 under the UNESCO International Literacy Prizes?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), a board of education under the Union Government of India, has won the prestigious UNESCO King Sejong Literacy Prize 2021 on the occasion of International Literacy Day 2021.
Category : National
12.
In which city, PM Modi has laid the foundation stone of Raja Mahendra Pratap Singh University?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has laid the foundation stone of Raja Mahendra Pratap Singh State University in Aligarh.
Category : National
13.
The Artificial Intelligence-powered project, 'iRASTE' which aims to reduce road accidents, has been launched on a pilot basis in which city by the Ministry for Road Transport and Highways?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The project has been launched on a pilot basis in Nagpur, Maharashtra with the aim of reducing accidents by 50 per cent in the city.
Category : National
14.
The International Day for the preservation of the Ozone layer (World Ozone Day) is observed annually on which day?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The International Day for the preservation of the Ozone layer (World Ozone Day) is observed annually on September 16 to spread awareness of the depletion of the Ozone Layer and search for solutions to preserve it.
Category : Important Days
15.
Which country tested the indigenously developed submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) and become the first country without a nuclear weapon to develop such a missile system?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
South Korea successfully tested an indigenously developed submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM).
Category : Defence
16.
Which organization has won the UNESCO King Sejong Literacy Prize 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) of India has won the prestigious UNESCO King Sejong Literacy Prize 2021 at UNESCO's New Delhi office.
Category : Awards and Honours
17.
What is the GDP growth rate projection of the Indian economy in Calendar Year 2021 as per the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has pegged India's economic growth rate as follows, in its Trade and Development report released Calendar Year (CY) 2021 - 7.2%; the Calendar Year 2022 - 6.7%.
Category : Economy
18.
Which airport has been declared as a Customs notified airport by The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has declared Kushinagar Airport as a Customs notified airport.
Category : National
19.
The Government of India will host the first-ever Global Buddhist Conference in November 2021 in which state?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India is set to host the first-ever Global Buddhist Conference on November 19 and 20, 2021, in Nava Nalanda Mahavihara campus, in Nalanda, Bihar.
Category : State
20.
Anand Kumar conferred with the Swami Brahmanand Award 2021 for contribution in which field?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Mathematician Anand Kumar conferred with the Swami Brahmanand Award 2021 for his contribution in the field of education through his 'Super 30' initiative, which prepares underprivileged students for the IIT entrance exam.
Category : Awards and Honours
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