1. | When did the National Forest Martyrs Day observed? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: The National Forest Martyrs Day is observed to commemorate the Khejarli massacre, which took place on September 11 in 1730. During the massacre, Rajasthan's Maharaja Abhay Singh started cutting the Khejarli trees, which were considered as a sacred tree in the Bishnoi community in Khejarli village in Rajasthan. |
2. | Who has launched the Climate Smart Cities Assessment Framework along with the 'Streets for People Challenge'? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: Hardeep Singh Puri has launched the Climate Smart Cities Assessment Framework, CSCAF 2.0, along with the 'Streets for People Challenge' in a virtual event. The objective of CSCAF is to provide a clear roadmap for cities towards combating Climate Change while planning and implementing their actions, including investments. CSCAF initiative intends to inculcate a climate-sensitive approach to urban planning and development in India. |
3. | Which company became 1st Indian co to hit $200 billion mcap? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: Reliance Industries (RIL) on Thursday became the first Indian company to cross the $200-billion market capitalisation mark after its stock surged over 8% on the back of reports that global retailing giant Amazon has been offered a $20-billion worth of stake in its retail venture. |
4. | Which state CM launches YSR Asara scheme to empower 87 lakh women? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: The Andhra Pradesh government headed by chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy clarified on the YSR Aasara scheme which is being taken up ambitiously in the state. It was clarified that the money given by the state government to the women of the savings societies could not be debited by the banks to the personal debts of the society or the concerned women without the consent of the beneficiaries. Women can use the money for any purpose, there are no restrictions on this. Gopalakrishna Dwivedi, Chief Secretary, Rural Development Department, has finalized the regulations of the YSR support scheme to this effect. |
5. | Who became new Chairman of ASCI? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: Subhash Kamath has been elected as the chairman of the board of governors of the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI). Kamath, who was serving as ASCI vice-chairman, will replace Rohit Gupta, president, Sony Pictures Networks. |
6. | 13th Aero India-21 is to be held in which city? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: The 13th edition of Aero India-21 is scheduled to be held at Air Force Station, Yelahanka, Bengaluru, Karnataka from 3 to 07 February 2021. Raksha Mantri, Shri Rajnath Singh has launched the website for Aero India 2021. Aero India is Asia's largest air show and aviation exhibition held biennially in Bengaluru since 1996. The website can be accessed at aeroindia.gov.in. |
7. | Who won the F1 Tuscan Grand Prix 2020? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes-Great Britain) has won the Formula One Tuscan Grand Prix 2020 held at Mugello Circuit, Italy. This was his 6th win of the season and 90th F1 win of his career. |
8. | Who won the US Open Men's tennis tournament 2020? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: Austria's Dominic Thiem defeated Alexander Zverev to win the men's singles title at the 2020 US Open tournament. It was Thiem's first Grand Slam title, and he becomes the first player in the Open Era to rally from two sets down in a US Open final. |