46. India recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for further defence cooperation with which country?
(A) Brazil
(B) Finland
(C) Israel
(D) France
Correct Answer: (B) Finland
Answer Explanation:
On the side lines of the multilateral conference Raisina Dialogue 2020, which is being held in New Delhi, India signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for further defence cooperation with Finland.
The MoU on co-operation in the field of Production, Research and Development of Defence related Equipment was signed between the countries. Since the DefExpo of the year 2018, the draft MoU has been in discussion between the governments, which is now signed by the Defence Secretary of India, Dr Ajay Kumar with his Finnish counterpart.
47. Which state recently launched a state-wide helpline for labourers called e-Shramik Samadhan?
(A) West Bengal
(B) Odisha
(C) Bihar
(D) Uttar Pradesh
Correct Answer: (B) Odisha
Answer Explanation:
The Chief Minister of Odisha, Naveen Patnaik recently launched a state-wide helpline for labourers called e-Shramik Samadhan. He also announced that a State Corpus Fund of Rs. 500 crores has been created, so that payment given under the MGNREGA scheme will be on time.
The Chief Minister also announced that employment under MGNREGA will be extended for 200 days a year, in 20 vulnerable blocks of the state. He said that a Central data base will be created to track the migrant workers in the state and ensure that all welfare schemes reach them.
48. Which state was recently awarded as the ‘Best performing state in reducing road accidents’ in the Road Safety Stakeholders’ Meet?
(A) Kerala
(B) Tamil Nadu
(C) Gujarat
(D) Rajasthan
Correct Answer: (B) Tamil Nadu
Answer Explanation:
The Road Safety Stakeholders’ Meet was recently organised in New Delhi. During the event, the Defence Minister of India, Rajnath Singh addressed the participants and presented the ‘Best performing state in reducing road accidents’ award to the state of Tamil Nadu.
The Union Road, Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has also announced that World Bank and Asian Development Bank have approved seven thousand crore rupees each, for India, to enhance road safety.
49. The highest civilian award in the field of contribution to the unity and integrity of India is named after which Indian leader?
The highest civilian award in the field of contribution to the unity and integrity of India is named after the first Home Minister and Deputy Prime Minister of India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The award is named as ‘Sardar Patel National Unity Award’. The award recognises the contributions made towards the national unity and integrity.
Recently the Home Ministry announced that the on-line nomination process for the award is open and the last date for the nominations is 30th April. The award will be announced on the National Unity Day on 31st October, which is the birth anniversary of Sardar Patel.
50. Who is the author of the book, ‘The Winning Sixer’, which was released recently?
Former Indian cricketer and the current Head Coach of National women’s team, W.V.Raman is the author of the book titled, ‘The Winning Sixer- Leadership Lessons to Master’.
The book was released recently by another veteran cricketer and Coach Anil Kumble, in presence of Rahul Dravid and Mithali Raj. In the sports-leadership book, W.V.Raman has narrated his own experiences and those of other cricket players. The books portraits the importance of leadership in all walks of life including sports.
