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1 pointsCategory: current affairsQ1. “Project Great Indian Bustard” is recently in news launched by which of the following state?
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Explanation: It is a Rajasthan government project launched in 2018. It envisages constituting enclosures and securing inviolate areas to ensure successful breeding of birds in the Desert National Park.
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Explanation: It is a Rajasthan government project launched in 2018. It envisages constituting enclosures and securing inviolate areas to ensure successful breeding of birds in the Desert National Park.
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1 pointsCategory: current affairsQ2. JCPOA (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action) nuclear deal is recently in news related to which of the following country?
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Explanation: Iran has completely withdrawn from JCPOA (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action) nuclear deal. This announcement came after the US troops had killed General Qassem Soleimani. The Iran nuclear deal also called as Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) was signed between Iran and the P5 plus Germany and the EU in 2015. P5 is the five permanent members of the UNSC (US, China, France, Russia, and UK).
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Explanation: Iran has completely withdrawn from JCPOA (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action) nuclear deal. This announcement came after the US troops had killed General Qassem Soleimani. The Iran nuclear deal also called as Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) was signed between Iran and the P5 plus Germany and the EU in 2015. P5 is the five permanent members of the UNSC (US, China, France, Russia, and UK).
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1 pointsCategory: current affairsQ3. The exercise Naseem-Al-Bahr (sea breeze) is a naval exercise between the Indian Navy and which of the following country?
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Explanation: The Exercise Naseem-Al-Bahr (sea breeze) is a naval exercise between the Indian Navy and Oman. The exercise is being conducted since 1993. The exercise will have two phases namely the harbour phase in Goa followed by sea phase off the Goa coast. During the harbour phase, the countries will conduct subject matter expert exchanges on professional topics. On the other hand, sea phase will have reciprocal receptions and planning conferences. Recently, Oman ships have arrived in Goa to participate in Naseem Al Bahr the Indo-Oman bilateral naval exercise.
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Explanation: The Exercise Naseem-Al-Bahr (sea breeze) is a naval exercise between the Indian Navy and Oman. The exercise is being conducted since 1993. The exercise will have two phases namely the harbour phase in Goa followed by sea phase off the Goa coast. During the harbour phase, the countries will conduct subject matter expert exchanges on professional topics. On the other hand, sea phase will have reciprocal receptions and planning conferences. Recently, Oman ships have arrived in Goa to participate in Naseem Al Bahr the Indo-Oman bilateral naval exercise.
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4. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsQ4. Consider the following statements with respect to “NSE Knowledge Hub”:
1. The ‘NSE Knowledge Hub’ is an Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered learning ecosystem
2. The platform has been developed by NSE Academy, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the National Stock Exchange (NSE)
Which of the following below given codes are correct?Correct
Explanation: Union Commerce minister has inaugurated the NSE Knowledge Hub. The ‘NSE Knowledge Hub’ is an Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered learning ecosystem. The platform has been developed by NSE Academy, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the National Stock Exchange (NSE). This platform seeks to assist the banking, financial, securities and insurance (BFSI) sector in enhancing skills for their employees. It also aims to help the academic institutions in preparing future-ready talent skilled for the financial services industry. The platform will also be available on mobile and will attempt to bring together world-class content and learners through this state- of-the-art and future-ready platform.
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Explanation: Union Commerce minister has inaugurated the NSE Knowledge Hub. The ‘NSE Knowledge Hub’ is an Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered learning ecosystem. The platform has been developed by NSE Academy, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the National Stock Exchange (NSE). This platform seeks to assist the banking, financial, securities and insurance (BFSI) sector in enhancing skills for their employees. It also aims to help the academic institutions in preparing future-ready talent skilled for the financial services industry. The platform will also be available on mobile and will attempt to bring together world-class content and learners through this state- of-the-art and future-ready platform.
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5. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsQ5. Consider the following statements with respect to Chilika Lake:
1. Chilika lake is the Asia’s largest brackish water lake
2. It is located in Arabian Sea
3. Chilika lake was also designated as a wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention
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Explanation: Chilika lake is the Asia’s largest brackish water lake. It is located at the Daya River flowing into the Bay of Bengal. The lake is also the second largest coastal lagoon in the world after the New Caledonian barrier reef in New Caledonia. Chilika lake was also designated as a wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention in 1981. The lake is also home to the largest wintering ground for migratory birds on the Indian subcontinent. These birds travel great distances to reach Chilika Lake. The Irrawaddy dolphin (IUCN Red List –Endangered) is the flagship species of Chilika Lake.v
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Explanation: Chilika lake is the Asia’s largest brackish water lake. It is located at the Daya River flowing into the Bay of Bengal. The lake is also the second largest coastal lagoon in the world after the New Caledonian barrier reef in New Caledonia. Chilika lake was also designated as a wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention in 1981. The lake is also home to the largest wintering ground for migratory birds on the Indian subcontinent. These birds travel great distances to reach Chilika Lake. The Irrawaddy dolphin (IUCN Red List –Endangered) is the flagship species of Chilika Lake.v