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1.

Which of the gas is not known as green house gas?


A. Methane

B. Nitrous oxide

C. Carbon dioxide

D. Hydrogen

Answer: Option D


Explanation:


In order, the most abundant greenhouse gases in Earth's atmosphere are:


* water vapor

* carbon dioxide

* methane

* nitrous oxide

* ozone

* chlorofluorocarbons

2.

Quartz crystals normally used in quartz clocks etc. is chemically


A. silicon dioxide

B. germanium oxide

C. a mixture of germanium oxide and silicon dioxide

D. sodium silicate

Answer: Option A

3.

Washing soda is the common name for


A. Sodium carbonate

B. Calcium bicarbonate

C. Sodium bicarbonate

D. Calcium carbonate

Answer: Option A


Explanation:


What is the scientific name for washing soda?


Sodium carbonate (also known as washing soda or soda ash), Na2CO3 is a sodium salt of carbonic acid.


Scientific name for baking soda?


Sodium bicarbonate or sodium hydrogen carbonate is the chemical compound with the formula NaHCO3. Sodium bicarbonate is a white solid that is crystalline but often appears as a fine powder. Since it has long been known and is widely used, the salt has many related names such as baking soda, bread soda, cooking soda, and bicarbonate of soda.

4.

The gas usually filled in the electric bulb is


A. nitrogen

B. hydrogen

C. carbon dioxide

D. oxygen

Answer: Option A

5.

Isotopes are separated by


A. crystallisation

B. sublimation

C. distillation

D. filtration 

Answer: Option C


6.

Wood is the main raw material for the manufacture of


A. paint

B. paper

C. ink

D. gun powder

Answer: Option B

7.

Rayon is chemically


A. cellulose

B. pectin

C. glucose

D. amylase

Answer: Option A

8.

Which of the following is used for removing air bubbles from glass during its manufacture?


A. Arsenous oxide

B. Potassium carbonate

C. Soda ash

D. Feldspar

Answer: Option A

9.

What are the soaps?


A. Salts of silicates

B. Mixture of glycerol and alcohols

C. Sodium or potassium salts of heavier fatty acids

D. Esters of heavy fatty acids

Answer: Option C

10.

Optic fibres are mainly used for which of the following?


A. Musical instruments

B. Food industry

C. Weaving

D. Communication

Answer: Option D

11.

To promote which product, APEDA has been supporting private entities in creating necessary infrastructure?


A. Bira 91

B. Moringa products

C. Allen Solly

D. Amul

Answer: Option B


Explanation:


To promote Moringa (botanical name Moringa oleifera) products exports from India, APEDA has been supporting private entities in creating necessary infrastructure.

12.

Which Bank has been collaborating with Salesforce to build next Generation Tech Platform for Retail banking?


A. HDFC Bank

B. SBI

C. YES Bank

D. PNB

Answer: Option C


Explanation:


The YES Bank has been collaborates with Salesforce to build next Generation Tech Platform for Retail banking

13.

Which state has announced the inclusion of the history of Sikh Guru in the school curriculum?


A. Punjab

B. Delhi

C. Goa

D. Uttar Pradesh

Answer: Option D


Explanation:


The Uttar Pradesh state has announced the inclusion of the history of Sikh Guru in the school curriculum.

14.

Which Committee has been conferred with the Platinum award for Excellence in Digital Governance?


A. SC eCommittee

B. Abhijit Sen Committee

C. Ajit Kumar Committee

D. Basel Committee

Answer: Option A


Explanation:


The President Ram Nath Kovind has presented the Platinum award for Excellence in Digital Governance to the e-committee of the Supreme Court of India.

15.

Which state has unveiled its Solar Power Policy 2021?


A. Maharashtra

B. Bihar

C. Gujrat

D. Kerala

Answer: Option C


Explanation:


The Gujrat state CM Vijay Rupani, has unveiled Gujrat Solar Power Policy 2021.

16.

In which state first Rice ATM has to be set up?


A. Maharashtra

B. Gujrat

C. Sikkim

D. Karnataka

Answer: Option D


Explanation:


A rice dispensing machine or a 'Rice ATM' will soon be set up in a slum in Bengaluru.

17.

Which Insurance Company has partnered with Jammu and Kashmir Government for the PMJAY SEHAT?


A. Bajaj Allianz General Insurance

B. Bharti Axa Life Insurance

C. Fino Life Insurance

D. Life Insurance Corporation

Answer: Option A


Explanation:


The Bajaj Allianz General Insurancehas partnered with Jammu and Kashmir Government for the PMJAY SEHAT


18.

The Central Government has removed the ban on which product exports from 1st January 2021?


A. Sugar

B. Onion

C. Tomato

D. Oil

Answer: Option B


Explanation:


The Central Government has removed the ban on Onion exports from 1st January 2021.

19.

Archaeologists excavate fast-food centres at which place?


A. Lyon

B. Surat

C. Kolkata

D. Pompeii

Answer: Option D


Explanation:


80 such fast-foods have been found at Pompeii. A fast-food eatery at Pompeii has been excavated, helping to reveal dishes that were popular for the citizens of the ancient Roman city who were partial to eating out.

20.

In which state the researchers have discovered two new species called Hedychium Mechukanum and Amomum Arunachalense?


A. West Bengal

B. Sikkim

C. Bihar

D. Arunachal Pradesh

Answer: Option D


Explanation:


The Researchers have discovered 2 new species: Hedychium mechukanum and Amomum Arunachalense from Arunachal Pradesh, North East India.


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January 18, 2021 Current Affairs