1. Between which two countries is the Channel Islands located?

Answer – France and UK

The Channel Islands are an archipelago in the English Channel, located between France and Britain, 22 kilometers off the coast of Normandy, France. They consist of two crown dependencies: Bailiwick of Jersey and Bailiwick of Guernsey. They consider Queen Elizabeth II as their head and Britain is responsible for the defense of these islands and for international relations. Recently, 60 French fishing boats made a blockade in the Jersey Islands, followed by the deployment of two Royal Navy ships from Britain.

2. Recently, which state's Housing Industry Regulation Act (HIRA) has been declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court?

Answer – West Bengal

The Supreme Court has stayed the Housing Industry Regulation Act (HIRA) 2017 of West Bengal, saying it was 'unconstitutional' as it is in direct conflict with the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act (RERA) of the central government. As per the judgment, Sections 88 and 89 of RERA do not allow states to make their own laws to create a parallel regime.

3. Giant wood moth, the heaviest insect in the world is found in which country?

Answer – Australia

Giant wood moth is the heaviest insect in the world, with a wingspan of about 23 cm. Its scientific name is 'Endoxyla cinereus' and they belong to the family of Cossidae. This insect is commonly found in Australia and New Zealand. Giant moths with a wingspan of up to 25 cm have recently been found in Queensland, Australia.

4. Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) is related to which country?

Answer – Uganda

The Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) is a rebel group active in African countries including northern Uganda, South Sudan, the Central African Republic and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In a recent landmark decision, the International Criminal Court has sentenced a former Ugandan militia leader and Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) commander to 25 years in prison after being found guilty of war crimes against humanity.

5. What is 'TaxiBot'?

Answer – Aircraft Movement Equipment

New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport announced that it has completed 1,000 movements of continuous taxiing of aircraft with 'Taxibot'. Taxibot is a semi-robotic towbar-less aircraft piloting device developed by Israel Aerospace Industries. Controlled by the pilot, it can take an aircraft from the terminal gate to the take-off point and back to the gate after landing. This helps in saving 500 tonnes of carbon from over 2 lakh liters of aviation turbine fuel (ATF).

6. Recently which global organization has released an independent assessment report on the Aspirational Districts Program of India?

Answer – United Nations Development Program (UNDP)

The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) has released an independent assessment report on India's Aspirational Districts Program (ADP). According to this report, the program has resulted in regional development and improvement in governance and administration. This report analyzes the progress of the Aspirational District Program and makes recommendations for improvement.

7. The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has ……… members?

Answer – 15

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has 15 members. The five veto-holder permanent members of this council are the United States, Russia, China, the United Kingdom and France. Recently, five countries namely Brazil, United Arab Emirates, Albania, Ghana and Gabon have been selected to join the United Nations Security Council. His term will start from January 1.

8. Recently Henry Marie Dondra has been appointed as the Prime Minister of which country?

Answer – Central African Republic

Henry Marie Dondra has been appointed as the Prime Minister of the Central African Republic. Former Prime Minister Firmin Ngrebada had earlier announced his resignation. Henry Marie Dondra has previously served as the country's finance minister.

9. Which e-platform will lead the 'Medicines from the Sky' project of Telangana recently?

Answer:- Flipkart

Flipkart has announced that it has partnered with the Telangana government to lead a consortium under the 'Medicines from the Sky' project. This team has been entrusted with the development and execution of drone delivery of medical supplies in remote areas. As part of this consortium, Flipkart will deploy drones and deliver vaccines and medical supplies.

10. Sero survey is used to determine the prevalence of ………… in the community?

Answer – Antibodies

Sero surveys are used to determine the prevalence of antibodies in the community. In this procedure, blood samples are tested for the presence of IgG (Immunoglobulin G) antibodies, which rule out previous infection due to COVID-19. NITI Aayog member Dr. VK. Paul announced that the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is the fourth nationwide COVID-19 will start sero survey.