February 2021

NTPC’s Tapovan hydel project tunnel, recently seen in news, is located in A. Himachal Pradesh B. Uttarakhand C. Sikkim D. Ladkah Explanation: Rescue and search operations were briefly halted at NTPC’s Tapovan hydel project afternoon after police in Uttarakhand issued an alert over rising water levels in the Alaknanda river and its tributary Dhauliganga. The […]

Which of the following became the Karnataka’s 31st district? A. Kodagu B. Vijayanagara C. Raichur D. Mandya Explanation: The Karnataka government issued a notification demarcating boundaries of the newly-formed Vijayanagara district. With Vijayanagara, the state now has 31 districts. Named after the capital of the Vijayanagar Empire, the new district was carved out from Ballari

Who kick-started the India-Australia Circular Economy (I-ACE) Hackathon, 2021? A. AIM B. CSIR C. NITI Aayog D. None of these Explanation: AIM and Australia’s national science agency (CSIRO) kick-started the India-Australia Circular Economy (I-ACE) Hackathon, 2021 with the goal to enable talented innovative students and start-ups from Australia and India to address common national issues

TIFAC is an autonomous organization, recently seen in news, set up under A. Department of Science & Technology B. Department of Agricultural Research and Education C. Expand Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare D. Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade Explanation: A think-tank, TIFAC, under the Department of Science and Technology (DST)

What is SAKSHAM (Shramik Shakti Manch), recently seen in news? A. Educational portal B. Job portal C. Health portal D. Crime portal Explanation: Technology Information, Forecasting and Assessment Council (TIFAC) has launched SAKSHAM (Shramik Shakti Manch). It is a dynamic job portal for mapping the skills of Shramiks vis-à-vis requirements of MSMEs to directly connect

Which of the following are the benefits of converting the Tractor to CNG for a farmer? A. Overall emissions are reduced by 70% as compared to Diesel. B. Save up to 50% on the fuel cost. C. More power/equal in comparison to Diesel-run engine. D. All of these Explanation: Union Minister for Road Transport and

What is/are the aims of Mission Organic Value Chain Development for North Eastern Region? A. Growing and value adding the traditional crops. B. Bring in high-value crops under contract farming models. C. Both A & B D. None of these Explanation: Prime Minister Modi initiated a scheme for development of commercial organic farming in the

When World Unani Day is celebrated? A. 10 February B. 11 February C. 12 February D. 13 February Explanation: World Unani Day is celebrated on February 11, 2021 to spread awareness about health care delivery through Unani system of medicine through its preventive and curative philosophy. World Unani Day is celebrated every year to mark

Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the “Udyanotsav” of Rashtrapati Bhavan? A. The gardens are a blend of the Mughal and English style of gardening and is inspired by the Persian Charbagh style. B. It is open to the public every year in February-March under the event called the Udyanotsav. C.

When International Day of Women & Young Girls in Science is celebrated? A. 10 February B. 11 February C. 12 February D. 13 February Explanation: International Day of Women & Young Girls in Science is celebrated on 11th February each year. On the International Day of Women & Young Girls in Science, Ministry of Women