| 9. | India has signed a $500 million agreement with which organization to improve school education? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: The Government of India and the World Bank has signed a $500 million Strengthening Teaching-Learning and Results for States Program to improve the quality and governance of school education. |
| 10. | Who has launched the Pulse Polio Programme 2021? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: The President Ram Nath Kovind launched the pulse polio programme for 2021 by administering polio drops to children less than five years of age. |
| 11. | What is the international theme for World Wetlands Day 2021? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: The international theme for World Wetlands Day 2021 is 'Wetlands and Water'. |
| 12. | The Nobel laureate Paul J. Crutzen has passed away. He has received the award in which field? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: The Nobel Prize-winning chemist Paul J. Crutzen, has passed away. |
| 13. | Which metro has become the first metro to use UV rays to sanitize train coaches? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: Lucknow Metro has become the 1st metro in the country to use ultraviolet rays to sanitize train coaches. |
| 14. | Who has signed an MoU with IIM Lucknow for empowering Jawans? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has signed a MoU with the IIM Lucknow for empowering Jawans. |
| 15. | Which Indian monument was lit upon January 30th to observe the Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Day? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: The Qutub Minar in Delhi was lit up on January 30 to mark the second World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Day as India joins other countries to combat such diseases. |
| 16. | How many additional minor forest produce items were included in minimum support price list by the Tribal Affairs Ministry? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has revised the MSP for MFP list and has included 14 additional MFPs in the list. |
