What is the aim of Aahaar Kranti Mission?

To facilitate transportation of food grains and perishables during lockdown.

To aid, assist and advise farmers to improve their farming techniques and increase their incomes

To spread the message of the need for a nutritionally balanced diet

To provide a great platform to students of Atal Tinkering Labs

Answer: (c) To spread the message of the need for a nutritionally balanced diet

Explanation:

In NEWS: Dr Harsh Vardhan will launch a new mission called `Aahaar Kranti’

Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1711185


Consider the following Statements with respect to National Centre for Sustainable Aquaculture

  1. It is an arm of Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) that operates under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
  2. It aims to encourage and uplift small and marginal farmers through organisation of clusters and also by adopting best practices in shrimp culture.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? 

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

In NEWS: e-platform for aqua farmers, buyers

Cluster refers to interdependent aquaculture ponds often situated in a specified geographical locality and in close proximity to each other with the following characteristics:

Source:https://www.livemint.com/news/india/piyush-goyal-launches-e-commerce-platform-for-aqua-farmers-11618316722994.html


Global Food Policy Report is published by which of the following international organizations?

  1. Food and Agriculture Organization
  2. International Rice Research Institute
  3. International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas
  4. International Food Policy Research Institute

Answer: (d) International Food Policy Research Institute

Explanation:

In NEWS: Covid-19 has pushed half of India’s poor away from nutritious food: report

Source:https://indianexpress.com/article/india/covid-19-has-pushed-half-of-indias-poor-away-from-nutritious-food-report-7272500/


With reference to Poshan Gyan, consider the following Statements

  1. It is a digital repository on health and nutrition
  2. It is launched by the NITI Aayog in partnership with Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? 

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

In NEWS: NITI Aayog launches ‘Poshan Gyan’, a digital repository on health, nutrition

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Raisina Dialogue is sometime seen in news, it is related to

Strengthening the processes of election management in member countries.

Eliminate direct contact between Taxpayer and Income Tax officer.

Enhancing the cyber security posture

Explore advancement in integration of Asia with the world

Answer: (d) Explore advancement in integration of Asia with the world

Explanation:

In NEWS: Equitable access to vaccines critical: S Jaishankar

Participating in a session at the Raisina Dialogue that focused on vaccines and global expectations, Jaishankar held up India’s ability to manufacture a range of Covid-19 vaccines as an example of global cooperation 

About The Raisina Dialogue

Objectives of Raisina Dialogue

Source:https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/raisina-dialogue-jaishankar-roots-for-more-vaccine-production-facilities-in-india-101618311401500.html


Consider the following Statements with respect to Tritium

  1. It is a rare and radioactive isotope of hydrogen.
  2. It is used as the energy source in radio luminescent lights for watches
  3. Naturally occurring tritium is extremely rare on Earth.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? 

  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 3 only
  3. 2 and 3 only
  4. 1,2 and 3

Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3

Explanation:

In NEWS: Japan To Release Treated, Radioactive Water From Fukushima Nuclear Plant Into Sea In Two Years

About Tritium

Source:https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/world-news-japan-to-release-treated-radioactive-water-from-fukushima-nuclear-plant-into-sea-in-two-years/380098


Angami and kuki tribes are related to which of the following states?

  1. Gujarat
  2. Nagaland
  3. Manipur
  4. Tripura

Answer: (b) Nagaland

Explanation:

In NEWS: Tribal body flags concerns over Nagaland’s version of NRC

About Angami

About Kuki Tribe

Source:https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/tribal-body-flags-concerns-over-nagalands-version-of-nrc/article34314341.ece


Consider the following Statements with respect to Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuary

  1. It is lies on the northern bank of the Brahmaputra River
  2. It is a notified buffer area of the Kaziranga Tiger reserve.
  3. It is a home to the great Indian-one horned rhinoceros, elephants, royal Bengal tigers and Asiatic water buffaloes

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? 

  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 3 only
  3. 2 and 3 only
  4. 1,2 and 3

Answer: (c) 2 and 3 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: Last rhinos translocated in Assam under Vision 2020 to increase population

About Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuary

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/last-rhinos-translocated-in-assam-under-vision-2020-to-increase-population/article34309773.ece


Consider the following

  1. Visakhapatnam Port
  2. Gangavaram Port
  3. Kakinada
  4. Krishnapatnam Port

What is the correct order of sea port from north to south direction?

  1. 4-3-2-1
  2. 2-3-4-1
  3. 1-4-3-2
  4. 1-2-3-4

Answer: (d) 1-2-3-4

Explanation:

In NEWS: 

About The Port

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/CEAoDbD_qXrbN75IcfkUrr4RbM25EmKfUD7Gy4WZPx56r0llkdsu26gky0bp9jKmlaT1AuRk-sWpHZez2Qk6XK4Ex80h6CwpFFdF4CsJkX8QzMPaU2-njIqIVG87Nc1PYkHQ0lo

Source: https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/cci-approves-apsez-acquisition-of-89-6-of-equity-in-gangavaram-port-121041300955_1.html


with the print state of development, Artificial Intelligence can effectively do which of the following?

  1. Bring down electricity consumption in industrial units 
  2. Create meaningful short stories and songs 
  3. Disease diagnosis 
  4. Text -to -Speech Conversion 
  5. Wireless transmission of electrical energy 

Select the correct answer using the code given below: 

  1. 1, 2, 3 and 5 only 
  2. 1, 3 and 4 only 
  3. 2, 4 and 5 only 
  4. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

Answer: (d) 1, 2,3,4 and 5

Explanation:

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