| 9. | Which state's Hornbill Festival to be celebrated virtually? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: Nagaland government decided to celebrate Hornbill Festival virtually this year, amid the surge in COVID-19 cases in the country. This festival is also called the Festival of Festivals. It is held every year from December 1 to 10, showcases the culture, heritage, food and customs of Naga tribes. 16 tribes come together to celebrate their traditions with dance performances. Tourists from across the globe attend the 10-day gala. |
| 10. | Country's longest motorable single-lane bridge inaugurated in which state? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: India's longest single-lane motorable suspension bridge has been inaugurated in Tehri-Garhwal district of Uttrakhand. The Dobra-Chanti Jhula (suspension) bridge, was inaugurated by the Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat to mark the 20th foundation day of the state on 9th November 2020. |
| 11. | Tezpur Litchi, which got GI tag, belongs to which state? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: The Agriculture and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has announced that Assam's Tezpur Litchi has been given the geographical indication (GI) tag, though the litchis name in the GI tag list is there since 2015. The application for GI tagging was made on 28th August 2013 by North Eastern Regional Agricultural Marketing Corporation Ltd (NERAMAC). |
| 12. | Who launched a real time mobile application - "Wildlife Rescue App" for online monitoring of Wildlife rescue, reporting and release of wildlife in the wildlife sanctuaries in Chandigarh? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: V.P. Singh Badnore, Governor of Punjab and Administrator of Union Territory Chandigarh launched a real time mobile application - "Wildlife Rescue App" for online monitoring of Wildlife rescue, reporting and release of wildlife in the wildlife sanctuaries in Chandigarh. |
| 13. | National Legal service day is observed annually on which date in India? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: It was started by the Supreme Court of India. As mentioned earlier, it commemorates The Legal Services Authorities Act 1987 of the Indian Parliament which came into effect on 9th November 1995. So November 9 every year is marked as National Legal Services Day. |
| 14. | Who was appointed as the chairperson of Commission for Air Quality Management(CAQM) in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: Former Chief Secretary of Delhi, M.M. Kutty was appointed as the chairperson of Commission for Air Quality Management(CAQM) in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas. The CAQM was formed on October 28 after dissolving several pollution-monitoring bodies, including most prominently the 22-year-old, Environment Pollution Prevention & Control Authority (EPCA) that has so far addressed air pollution in the Delhi NCR. This body will perform the job of coordinating activities between the State. |
| 15. | 'Karkhanisanchi Waari' is the only Indian entry at which Film Festival? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: Marathi film, Karkhanisanchi Waari (Ashes on a Road Trip), the 149-minute film tells the story of the Karkhanis, the last joint family of Pune. The movie was directed by Mangesh Joshi. The movie will have its world premiere at the 33rd Tokyo International Film Festival. It is the only Indian entry at the festival. |
| 16. | Akshay Kumar Singh is to head Petronet LNG, he was the former director of which company? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: Indian Oil Corp (IOC) director-pipelines Akshay Kumar Singh will be the new managing director and chief executive of the country's biggest gas importer, Petronet LNG Ltd. He will replace Prabhat Singh who completed his 5-year term. |
