10 February 2021

1.) Recently President Ram nath Kovind paid homage to Dr. Zakir Hussain on his birth anniversary. He was born in which year ?

हाल ही मᴂ राष्ट्रपति राम नाथ कोव िंद ने डॉ। जाककर सैन को उनकी जयिंिी पर श्र饍ािंजतल दी। उनका जन्म ककस र्ष मᴂ आ था? a) 1895 b) 1896 c) 1897 d) 1898

Answer : 1897

Explanation : Zakir Hussain, educationlist and ’s third President was born on 8 February 1897 at Hyderabad.

He served as the President of India from 13th May 1967 to 3rd May 1969.

He was awarded the country’s highest civilian award, the Bharat Ratna in 1963.

He had previously served as Governor of Bihar from 1957 to 1962 and Vice president of India from 1962 to 1967.

2.) Which of the following has been nominated for the BBC ‘Indian sports woman of the Year’ award ?

तनम्नतलतिि मᴂ से ककसे बीबीसी भारिीय िेल मतहला पुरकार ’के तलए नातमि ककया गया है? a) / रानी रामपाल b) Koneru Hampy/ कोने셂 ह륍पी c) Manu Bhaker/ मनु भाकर d) All of the Above/ उपरोक्त सभी

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Answer : All of the Above/ उपरोक्त सभी

Explanation : India hockey team skipper Rani Rampal will compete with chess ace and young shooter Manu Bhaker for the BBC 'Indian Sportswoman of the Year' award after being nominated for the honour along with two others on Monday.

Vinesh Phogat, who is the only Indian woman wrestler to have qualified for the Tokyo Olympics and the Asian Games 100m silver medallist Dutee Chand, who missed out on the inaugural award last year, have been again nominated by the 40-member jury panel.

The winner will be decided by public voting. The fans can vote for their favourite star on any of the six language platforms of the BBC.

The voting is open till February 24 and the winner will be announced on March 8, the international Women's Day.

3.) Recently ICC Announced which company as its Global partner ?

Recently ICC Announced which company as its Global partner ? a) BYJU’s b) Reebok c) Nike d) Sahara

Answer : BYJU’s

Explanation : The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday announced edtech company BYJU'S as their global partner from 2021 to 2023.

The three-year agreement will see BYJU'S partner all ICC events over the period, including the forthcoming T20 World Cup in India and the Women's World Cup in New Zealand. As a global partner, BYJU'S will have extensive in-venue, broadcast and digital rights across all ICC events, ICC stated in a media release.

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In August 2019, the company became the official jersey partner of the Indian cricket team.

4.) Recently who has declared to develop high altitude pseudo satellite?

हाल ही मᴂ ककसने उच्च ऊिंचाई ाले छद्म उपग्रह त कतसि करने की घोर्णा कीहै? a) Pixxel b) HAL c) DRDO d) ISRO

Answer : HAL

Explanation : Recently HAL has declared to develop high altitude pseudo satellite.

The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) announced on February 4, 2021 that it is developing a futuristic high altitude pseudo satellite with a start-up company, a first of its kind in the world.

HAL Director Arup Chatterjee said that the satellite will be solar energised and become a big asset flying unmanned around 70,000 ft for 2-3 months and taking information. He said that no country in the world has developed it yet. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited is a aerospace and defence company headquartered in Bangalore & It is governed by M/o of Defence.

HAL was established by Walchand Hirachand as Hindustan Aircraft Limited in Bangalore in 1940. Later Hindustan Aircraft Limited became Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in 1964.

5.) United Nations Human Rights Council is in news these days as U.S is set to re-join it. Where are the headquarters of UNHRC?

सिंयुक्त राष्ट्र मान ातिकार पररर्द इनकदनⴂ िबरⴂ मᴂ है क्यⴂकक अमेररका इसे किर से शातमल करने के तलए िैयार है। UNHRC का मुख्यालय कहााँ? हℂ a) Geneva/ तजने ा b) Paris/ पेररस GURUJI’S KIRPA, SNM IAS STUDY GROUP SCO 376, Sector 37-D, Chandigarh. Mob: 98145-70784, 98148-21057 WEBSITE: www.snmiasacademy.com

c) New York/ न्यूयॉकष d) None of these/ इनमᴂ से कोई नहĂ

Answer : Geneva/ तजने ा

Explanation : Headquarters of United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) is located in Geneva.

US President Joe Biden's administration will reengage with the United Nations Human Rights Council, three years after former President Donald Trump withdrew over what his administration called bias against Israel and a lack of reform.

The Human Rights Council is an inter-governmental body within the United Nations system responsible for strengthening the promotion and protection of human rights around the globe and for addressing situations of human rights violations and make recommendations on them. The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) meets at the UN Office at Geneva.

The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) established by the UN General Assembly on 15 March 2006. The Council is made up of 47 United Nations Member States which are elected by the UN General Assembly. The Human Rights Council replaced the former United Nations Commission on Human Rights.

6.) “Hope”-The Mars Mission is in news nowadays. This mission belong to which country?

"होप"-मिंगल तमशन आजकल 夼बरⴂ मᴂ है। यह तमशन ककस देश का है? a) UAE/ सिंयुक्त अरब अमीराि b) China/ चीन c) Russia/ 셂स d) India/ भारि

Answer : UAE/ सिंयुक्त अरब अमीराि

Explanation : “Hope”- known as “Al-Amal” in Arabic, The Mars Mission belongs to UAE.

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The first Arab space mission, the UAE’s “Hope” probe, is expected to reach Mars’ orbit on Tuesday, making it the first of three spacecraft to arrive at the Red Planet this month.

The United Arab Emirates, China and the United States all launched projects to Mars last July, taking advantage of a period when the Earth and Mars are nearest.

If successful, the wealthy Gulf state will become the fifth nation to ever reach Mars — a venture timed to mark the 50th anniversary of the unification of the UAE.

“Hope,” known as “Al-Amal” in Arabic, will orbit the planet for at least one Martian year, or 687 days, while the Tianwen-1 from China and the Mars Perseverance rover from the US will both land on Mars’ surface.

7.) Name the legend who passed away recently and who was coach to several top Indian Tennis stars?

उस टेतनस ककिं दिंिी का नाम बिाइए तजसका हाल ही मᴂ तनिन हो गया और जो कई शीर्ष भारिीय टेतनस तसिारⴂ के कोच थे? a) Akhtar Ali/ अख्िर अली b) Syed Mustaq Ali/ सैयद मुिाक अली c) Ashok Singh/ अशोक वसिंह d) None of these/ इनमᴂ से कोई नहĂ

Answer : Akhtar Ali/ अख्िर अली

Explanation : Akhtar Ali the Tennis legend who passed away recently Born in 1939, Akhtar made his mark in 1955 when he became the National junior champion and reached the junior Wimbledon semi-finals.

Akhtar Ali represented India in eight ties against Pakistan, Malaysia, Iran, Mexico, Japan and Monaco between 1958 and 1964. Akhtar Ali was winner of the Asian mixed doubles championship.

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He was National team coach from 1966 to 1993. Akhtar’s coaching influenced many famous players including , Anand Amritraj, , Enrico Piperno, and . He was also advisor to . He also coached the national teams of Malaysia (1968-70 and 1991-93) and Belgium (1980-84).

8.) Recently who has become the 3rd Indian fast bowler to take 300 wickets in Test Cricket?

हाल ही मᴂ कौन टेट किकेट मᴂ 300 त केट लेने ाले िीसरे भारिीय िेज गᴂदबाज बने हℂ? a) Jasprit Bumrah/ जसतिि बुमराह b) Ishant Sharma/ ईशािंि शमाष c) Bhuvneshwar Kumar/ भु नेश्वर कुमार d) Mohammed Shami/ मोह륍मद शमी

Answer : Ishant Sharma/ ईशािंि शमाष

Explanation : Recently Ishant Sharma has become the 3rd Indian fast bowler to take 300 wickets in Test Cricket Veteran fast bowler Ishant Sharma on Monday became the sixth Indian and third pacer from the country to take 300 wickets in Test cricket, joining legends such as and .

Besides Kumble and Kapil, Ravichandran Ashwin, , and are the other bowlers from the country who have reached the landmark.

The 32-year-old Sharma reached the milestone in 98 matches, more than the other Indian bowlers in the club.

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9.) ‘Kerala Feeds Regular’ launched in Kerala to encourage what among the following?

‘केरल िी蕍स रेगुलर’ केरल मᴂ लॉन्च ककया गया िाकक तनम्नतलतिि मᴂ से क्या िो配सातहि हो सके ? a) Fish Farming/ मछली पालन b) Goat Farming/ बकरी पालन

गﴂc) Poultry Farming/ पोल्ट्री िा셍म

गﴂd) Dairy Farming/ डेयरी िा셍म

Answer : Goat Farming/ बकरी पालन

Explanation : ‘Kerala Feeds Regular’ launched in Kerala to encourage Goat farming. Kerala Feeds Limited (KFL) recently made a new presence in the goat feed market by launching a low- cost product, as part of the public sector company’s efforts to encourage goat farming in the state.

KFL Chairman K S Indusekharan Nair formally launched the product ‘Kerala Feeds Regular’ at a function here, taking forward the PSU’s aim to promote a farming culture that combines activities such as vegetable growing, fisheries and poultry amid raising of cows and goats.

The Kerala Feeds Limited (KFL) is a PSU & ISO 9001:2008 certified company under the Government of Kerala, founded in 1995

KFL, which is headquartered in Kallettumkara near Irinjalakuda of Thrissur district produces three varieties of cattle feed, besides feed for goat, hen, rabbit and mineral rich Keramin and haystacks.

10.) Recently who has won the ICC’s new declared ‘Player of the Month’ award ?

हाल ही मᴂ ICC के नए घोतर्ि प्लेयर ऑि द मिंथ ’पुरकार को ककसने जीिा है? a) / त राट कोहली b) Rishab pant/ ऋर्भ पिंि c) Shubman Gill/ शुभमन तगल GURUJI’S KIRPA, SNM IAS STUDY GROUP SCO 376, Sector 37-D, Chandigarh. Mob: 98145-70784, 98148-21057 WEBSITE: www.snmiasacademy.com

d) Washington Sunder/ ावशिंगटन सुिंदर

Answer : Rishab pant/ ऋर्भ पिंि

Explanation : India's flamboyant wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant on Monday won the ICC's inaugural Player of the Month award for his superlative performances in the two Tests against Australia in January. Pant scored a 97 at Sydney and an unbeaten 89 at Brisbane that powered India to an incredible series win against arch-rivals Australia Down Under.

Commenting on winning the inaugural award, a delighted Pant said in an ICC release: "For any sportsperson, contributing to a team win is the ultimate reward but such initiatives help motivate youngsters such as myself to do better each time.

11.) Recently DRDO has signed MoU with which among the following to establish centre for excellence for advanced research?

हाल ही मᴂ डीआरडीओ ने उन्नि अनुसिंिान के तलए उ配कृष्टिा कᴂद्र थातपि करने के तलए तनम्नतलतिि मᴂसे ककसके साथ समझौिा ज्ञापन पर हिाक्षर ककए हℂ? a) Indian Institute of science/ भारिीय त ज्ञान सिंथान b) Institute of Physics/ भौतिकी सिंथान c) Institute of Physics/ भौतिकी सिंथान d) None of these/ इनमᴂ से कोई नहĂ

Answer : Indian Institute of science/ भारिीय त ज्ञान सिंथान

Explanation : Recently DRDO has signed MoU with Institute of Science.

The DRDO recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indian Institute of Science (IISc) to establish a centre of excellence to promote advanced research. The JTAP- Centre for Excellence would be located on the IISc premises at Bengaluru and it would expand the scope and objective of existing joint advanced technology program (JTAP) between the two institutions, the ministry's statement noted.

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The JATP-CoE located in the campus of IISc, Bengaluru will enable directed basic and applied research and engage with premier research institutes through multi-disciplinary and multi- institutional collaboration.

As per the MoU, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) will support JATP in equipping it with advanced and unique research facilities.The DRDO scientists and engineers will work with the academic research faculty and scholars in advanced areas namely aerospace systems and materials, high temperature materials, artificial intelligence and robotics, quantum technologies etc.

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