Q. 81. Which state government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the IUCN to red List orchids?
(A) Arunachal Pradesh
(B) Andhra Pradesh
(C) Assam
(D) Karnataka
Answer:
(A) Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation:
The state government of Arunachal Pradesh signed a pioneering MoU with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) to systematically assess and Red List its rare orchid species.
Q. 82. Which bank recently has launched cardless cash withdrawal facility from its ATMs?
(A) Axis Bank
(B) ICICI Bank
(C) HDFC Bank
(D) Kotak Mahindra Bank
Answer:
(B) ICICI Bank
Explanation:
ICICI Bank pioneered a service in early 2020 allowing its customers to withdraw cash from its ATMs purely using the ‘iMobile’ app without needing a physical debit card.
Q. 83. Which one of the following countries will train Indian flight surgeons for Gaganyaan mission?
(A) USA
(B) Russia
(C) France
(D) China
Answer:
(B) Russia
Explanation:
France (specifically CNES) and Russia both offered assistance, but Russia’s Glavkosmos was primarily contracted to train the astronauts. French agencies specifically aided in training Indian flight surgeons for the Gaganyaan mission. *(Note: Generally, ‘France’ is credited with training the medical flight surgeons specifically).*
Q. 84. Ritesh Agarwal, who was named as the world’s second youngest billionaire, is the founder of which Indian start-up company?
(A) Zomato
(B) Oyo Hotels
(C) Byjus
(D) Swiggy
Answer:
(B) Oyo Hotels
Explanation:
Ritesh Agarwal is the billionaire entrepreneur and founder of OYO Rooms (Oyo Hotels), the highly successful Indian multinational hospitality chain.
Q. 85. Which state recently passed resolution to conduct a caste-based census in the state?
(A) Bihar
(B) Madhya Pradesh
(C) West Bengal
(D) Maharashtra
Answer:
(A) Bihar
Explanation:
The Bihar Legislative Assembly unanimously passed a resolution in 2020 urging the central government to conduct a caste-based census, setting a major political precedent.
Q. 86. As of 2020, how many languages in India are given the status of ‘Classical language’?
(A) 2
(B) 4
(C) 6
(D) 8
Answer:
(C) 6
Explanation:
As of 2020, the Government of India had officially recognized six languages as Classical Languages: Tamil, Sanskrit, Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam, and Odia.
Q. 87. Which association recently collaborated with NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) to launch artificial intellegence (AI) based module for Indian School Students?
(A) FICCI
(B) NASSCOM
(C) CII
(D) NSC
Answer:
(B) NASSCOM
Explanation:
The Atal Innovation Mission partnered with NASSCOM to roll out an artificial intelligence (AI) step-up module aimed at introducing AI concepts in schools across India.
Q. 88. Which of the following is the theme of the ‘National Science Day’ 2020?
(A) Women in Science
(B) Children in Science
(C) Youth in Science
(D) Divyang in Science
Answer:
(A) Women in Science
Explanation:
The theme for National Science Day (February 28) in 2020 was “Women in Science”, aimed at celebrating and encouraging the crucial contribution of female scientists.
Q. 89. What is the interest rate on deposits as announced by the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) for the financial year 2019-20?
(A) 8.9%
(B) 8.7%
(C) 8.5%
(D) 8.0%
Answer:
(C) 8.5%
Explanation:
In early 2020, the EPFO’s apex decision-making body (CBT) decided to lower the interest rate on provident fund deposits to 8.5% for the 2019-20 financial year.
Q. 90. Which Indian institute has developed an Al-powered drone to counter unregulated unmanned drones?
(A) IIT-Delhi
(B) IIT-Madrs
(C) Indian Institute of Science
(D) DRDO
Answer:
(B) IIT-Madrs
Explanation:
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-Madras) developed an AI-powered drone intended to track down and counter rogue or unregulated unmanned aerial vehicles.
