| 17. | According to the report "Annual Marine Fish Landings in India for 2019" by Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, India's marine fish production has increased marginally by how much percent in 2019? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: In accordance with the report "Annual Marine Fish Landings in India for 2019" by Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI), India's marine fish production has increased marginally by 2.1% to 3.56 million tonnes (mt) in 2019 as compared to 3.49 mt in 2018. |
| 18. | Which scientist from India has been named as members of International Scientific group to offer foremost scientific evidence for sustainable food systems for global food summit 2021? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: Antonio Guterres, Chief of United Nations, named Prof. Rattan Lal and Dr. Uma Lele (Agricultural experts) from India as members of International Scientific group to offer foremost scientific evidence for sustainable food systems for global food summit 2021. The Scientific Group will be Chaired by Dr. Joachim von Braun of Bonn University Germany. |
| 19. | Initiative 'Sabuja Odisha' launched in Odisha state is related to which mission? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: Odisha government in a high-level meeting held under the Chairmanship of Chief Secretary Asit Tripathy decided to implement a new initiative 'Sabuja Odisha'. The initiative will increase green cover through extensive plantations over 1,30,264 Hectares of land. |
| 20. | National Chartered Accountants Day is celebrated annually on which day? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: National Chartered Accountants Day is celebrated annually on July 1 to honor the Chartered Accountant(CA). The day marks the establishment of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India(ICAI) in 1949 under the Chartered Accountants Act, 1949. This year 2020 is the 72nd celebration of the day. |
