1.Which short film has been selected as India’s official entry at the 93rd Academy Awards?
a)Trapped
b)Shameless
c)Sound Proof
d)Natkhat
Answer (b) Shameless
Keith Gomes’ short film ‘Shameless’ has been selected as India’s official entry at the 93rd Academy Awards in the ‘Live Action Short Film’ category.
2.Indian economy contracted by how much percent in the second quarter of FY 2020-21?
a)13.2
b)10.5
c)9.2
d)7.5
Answer (d) 7.5
The Indian economy contracted by 7.5 percent in the second quarter of the fiscal year 2020-21 (July to September), as per government data that was released on November 27, 2020. With this contraction, India officially entered a technical recession for the first time.
3.Which state has got its first eco-bridge for small animals?
a)Assam
b)Tripura
c)Uttarakhand
d)Himachal Pradesh
Answer (c) Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand’s Ramnagar Forest Division has built the state’s first eco-bridge across Kaladhungi-Nainital highway. The 90-feet-long and 5-feet-wide bridge has been constructed to save reptiles and small animals such as snakes, squirrels, monitor lizards from vehicular accidents while crossing the road.
4.Which state plans to bring laws for transparency in marriage?
a)Meghalaya
b)Kerala
c)West Bengal
d)Assam
Answer (d) Assam
Assam Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma informed recently that the state government is considering to bring laws for more transparency in marriage. The laws will make it compulsory for both bride and groom to reveal information about themselves such as their religion and the source of income.
5.Which state has launched a one-time power bill settlement scheme 2020?
a)Goa
b)Uttar Pradesh
c)Maharashtra
d)Madhya Pradesh
Answer (a) Goa
The Chief Minister of Goa, Pramod Sawant launched a one-time settlement scheme for power consumers on November 30, 2020. He said stated that the payment of electricity bills had been held up due to various reasons and hence, the state decided to provide the people ease of access to a scheme that will enable them to pay their bills in installments.
