1. The Oxford University has developed a new approach using the satellite imagery and artificial intelligence for surveying which animals?
A. Mountain Gorillas
B. African Elephants
C. Pandas
D. Sloths
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
A new approach for surveying the African elephants using satellite imagery and artificial intelligence (AI) could help in solving some of the present challenges in the conservation of the species.
2. Which bank has signed an MOU with the NABFOUNDATION to provide working capital for the self help groups?
A. WHO
B. World Bank
C. Central Bank of India
D. DBS Bank
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Central Bank of India and NABFOUNDATION has signed MoU, whereby the working capital will be provided to all self-help groups which have an account with it and undertake the Nabard-sponsored 'My Pad My Right' project.
3. Who has been appointed as the 1st Deputy General Secretary of the AIFF?
A. Arun Goyal
B. Abhishek Yadav
C. Sunil Chhetri
D. Baichung Bhutia
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Former Indian Footballer Abhishek Yadav has been appointed as the 1st Deputy General Secretary of the All India Football Federation (AIFF).
4. The center has decided to form a committee for the protection of language, culture and land of which region?
A. Lakshadweep
B. Puducherry
C. Ladakh
D. J & K
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Central Government has decided to form a committee for the protection of the language, culture and land of the Union Territory of Ladakh.
5. Which state chief minister has launched the welfare schemes and dedicating the January to girl child?
A. Maharashtra
B. Punjab
C. Karnataka
D. Assam
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh has launched a set of welfare projects, including free sanitary pads for high school and college girl students in the state.
6. Which country has successfully test fired the Fatah-1 MLR system?
A. Syria
B. Lebanon
C. Iran
D. Pakistan
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The Pakistan military has tested fires the Fatah-1 guided multi-launch rocket system.
7. Which space agency has planned to launch the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle in March 2021?
A. ISRO
B. NASA
C. SpaceX
D. JAXA
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The ISRO has a busy schedule ahead for the launch of Aditya L1 satellite, third moon mission Chandrayaan-3, Gaganyaaan - India's human space mission, and realisation of small rocket Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV).
