Question Discussion & Solution

The correct answer is Jaipur.

Key Points

• High-End Milk Quality Testing Laboratory was inaugurated at Jaipur Rajasthan.
• Capacity Building for detection of Newer Synthetic Ingredients, Highly Pathogenic Microbial Presence, Drug and Pesticides Residues, Pollutants etc.
• Milk is important and the most consumable livestock produce.
• It is a cost-efficient, nutritious source of protein, minerals and vitamins.
• The contamination of milk has become a major issue of concern in the last few years.
• A recent study by India’s food safety regulator (the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) reveals that 68.4% of milk samples examined are adulterated with various types of pollutants.
• Considering previously mentioned facts and concerns of human health, the state established “Advanced Milk Testing Research Lab” as cutting edge technology lab at PGI-VER campus, Jaipur.

The correct answer is Kota.

Key Points

• Takli irrigation cum drinking water supply project is on river Takli.
• It is a tributary of Ajmer River as well as Kalisindh River.
• The dam site is located near village Dhankya in the Kota district.
• The project would provide an irrigation facility in an area of 7,386 hectares.
• It provides a drinking water facility to 4 villages and 2 towns of Ramganjmandi Tehsil, Kota district.
• The estimated cost of the project is Rs. 51.81 crores.

The correct answer is Mumbai.

• The central office was initially established in Calcutta but was permanently moved to Mumbai in 1937.

Key Points

• About RBI: (as of June 2021) 
  • The Reserve Bank of India was established on 1st April 1935.
    • Was established on the recommendation of the Hilton Young Commission.
    • The RBI was nationalized with effect from 1st January 1949.
    • Four local boards of RBI are located in four regions of the country Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, and Kolkata.
    • RBI is headed by the Governor, current Governor of RBI is Shri Shaktikanta Das (25th Governor)
    • The first Indian Governor of RBI was CD Deshmukh.
    • Functions of RBI:
    1. ​Issue currency,
    2. Control credit,
    3. Acts as National Clearinghouse.
    • Also known as Banker's bank, Banker to the government.
• Raghuram Rajan (23rd) and Urjit Patel (24th) former Governors of RBI.

The correct answer is Comptroller & Auditor General.

• Comptroller & Auditor General is known as the watchdog of Public Finances in India.

Key Points

• The CAG of India is the head of the Indian Audit and Accounts department.
• The CAG of India is known as the Watch Dog of Public Finance or the Guardian of Public Purse.
• Article 148 - The CAG of India.
• The CAG of India holds office for a term of 6 years or until 65 years of age whichever is earlier.
• The CAG of India gives his resignation letter to the President.
• The first CAG of India - V. Narahari Rao.
• The current CAG of India - G. C. Murmu

The correct answer is Mirabai Chanu.

Key Points

• Mirabai Chanu became the face of Adidas' 'Stay in Play' campaign.
• She clinched the silver medal for weightlifting at the Tokyo Olympics 2020.
• She will represent the brand's techfit period-proof tights designed for menstruating women in sports.
• Adidas found teenage girls dropping out of sport at an alarming rate, with one of the key reasons being fear of period leakage.
• She has already been associated with the brand for the last two years.