1. The Central Reserve Police Force has inducted 34 women commandos into which among its following units?
a) CoBRA
b) Parliament Duty Group
c) Rapid Action Force
d) None of the Above
Answer (a) CoBRA
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) inducted 34 women commandos into its specialised Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) unit for the first time on February 7, 2021. The CoBRA unit is skilled in guerrilla tactics and jungle warfare and is deployed in Naxal-affected areas. It was raised in 2009.
2. Which social media platform has suspended 500 accounts for policy breach after the Indian government’s request?
a) Instagram
b) Twitter
c) Facebook
d) None of the Above
Answer (b) Twitter
Twitter on February 10, 2021 informed that it has taken multiple enforcement actions including permanent suspension of over 500 accounts for a clear breach of Twitter’s policies. The move comes in response to the ”legal requests” from the Central government.
3. Which state government has resolved to move Centre for implementation of Swaminathan Committee recommendations?
a) Jharkhand
b) Karnataka
c) Odisha
d) Rajasthan
Answer (c) Odisha
The Odisha Cabinet has resolved to move the Union Government demanding implementation of the recommendations of the MS Swaminathan Committee regarding minimum support price (MSP) of all crops, for doubling the farmers’ income.
4. Which nation has received USD 200 mn from World Bank for safe water and sanitation services?
a) India
b) Nepal
c) Pakistan
d) Bangladesh
Answer (d) Bangladesh
Bangladesh has received USD 200 mn from World Bank for safe water and sanitation services for rural areas. The agreement was signed between the Bangladesh government and the World Bank on February 9, 2021. The project aims to provide 3.6 million people access to hygienic sanitation facilities and about 6 lakh people access to clean water in rural areas.
5. Which Arab nation’s space probe successfully entered the orbit of Mars on February 9, 2021?
a) UAE
b) Saudi Arabia
c) Qatar
d) Bahrain
Answer (a) UAE
The United Arab Emirates’ space probe entered the orbit of Mars on February 9, 2021, marking a historic moment for the Arab world. UAE’s space probe called Al Amal, which means ‘Hope’ in Arabic has finally reached its destination after a 7-month long journey. This is the Arab world’s first interplanetary mission.
