1. What is 'INS Karanja'?

The Indian Navy received its third Scorpene submarine, to be commissioned in Mumbai as INS Karanja. It is a part of six submarines that are being constructed under Project 75. Mazgaon Dock Shipbuilders Limited has delivered three Scorpene submarines namely Khanderi, Kalvari and Karanj to the Navy.

2. 'Abhyudaya' scheme is an initiative of which state?

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the Abhyudaya Yojana. Its objective is to provide coaching facilities to the aspirants for competitive exams like NEET and IIT-JEE. The scheme will provide facilities similar to Kota and Prayagraj. More than 50,000 students have been selected under this scheme.

3. Who is the head of the committee constituted by RBI to study consolidation of UCBs?

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has constituted an eight-member expert panel to prepare a regulatory road map for urban cooperative banks (UCBs). The committee was headed by former Deputy Governor of RBI N.S. Vishwanathan will do. This expert committee has been asked to submit its report within three months.

4. Long-range surface-to-air missile (LRSAM) has been developed by which organization?

The final production batch of the Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (LRSAM) was flown to DRDL, APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex, Hyderabad. These missiles have been designed and developed by DRDO in collaboration with various industry partners and integrated by Bharat Dynamics Limited. This missile system provides defense against air targets including fighter aircraft and missiles.

5. Which institution will provide Rs 100 crore to Medanta, a Gurgaon-based hospital chain, to fight the recent Kovid-19 epidemic?

Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced that it will provide a loan of Rs 100 crore to Medanta, a Gurgaon-based hospital chain. This financial support will assist the multi-specialty hospital chain in enhancing health services and medical equipment to fight the COVID-19 epidemic. It also includes staff training programs on infection control.

6. When is 'World Radio Day' celebrated?

'World Radio Day' is celebrated every year on 13 February. It was first announced in 2011 by UNESCO member countries. The United Nations General Assembly accepted a proposal in this regard in 2012.

7. Recently which country has unveiled the draft "Humans in Space Policy 2021"?

The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has unveiled the draft "Humans in Space Policy 2021". This policy will be sent to the government for approval. This policy seeks to assist start-ups and local industry to manufacture technologies for the human space program. ISRO has also formed a two-member team to study the technologies required for the mission.

8. According to the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions recently, what is the new upper limit for family pension?

Union Minister Jitendra Singh has announced that the upper limit of family pension has been increased from Rs 45,000 to Rs 1.25 lakh per month. This increase is in accordance with the recommendations of the Seventh Pay Commission. This step will ensure that family members of deceased employees receive adequate financial security.

9. Recently which Union Ministry has announced Industrial Production Index (IIP)?

The Union Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation (MoSPI) issues the Industrial Production Index (IIP). According to the most recent version of the data, the IIP for December 2020 has increased by 1%. Consumer Price Index Inflation (CPI) declined to 4.06 percent in January 2021.

10. Recently ISRO has announced to provide mapping portals and geospatial services nationally with which company?

The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and navigation technology solutions provider MapmyIndia have partnered to create a national level mapping portal. With a state-of-the-art mapping portal, this partnership will strive to provide geospatial services. MapmyIndia has rich expertise in digital maps and technologies while ISRO has the best satellite imagery data.