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1) Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar addresses the 42nd session of FAO conference.
A) FAO of UN is a specialized agency that leads international efforts to defeat hunger and improve nutrition and food security.
B) It was founded in 1945.
C) FAO is headquartered in Rome, Italy.
2) DRDO successfully tests indigenously developed Pinaka rocket from a multi Barrel Rocket Launcher(MBRL).
A) It is test fired at Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandrapur off the coast of Odisha.
B) Enhanced range version of the Pinaka Rocket System can destroy targets at distances up to 45 kms.
C) The Navigation system of Missiles is also aided by the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS).
3) Apurva Chandra completes tenure as chair of governing body of ILO.
A) India assumed the chairmanship of the Governing body of ILO after a gap of 35 years.
B) Headquarter of ILO is situated in Geneva, Switzerland.
C) Its mandate is to advance social and economic justice by setting international labour standards.
4) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviewed the progress of construction of the first Indigenous Aircraft Carrier, “INS VIKRANT”.
A) It is built by M/s Cochin Shipyard ltd. at Kochi.
B) Motto of the ship is Jayema Sam Yudhi Sprdhah which is taken from Rigveda.
5) The Ministry of Education releases guidelines for parent participation in home based learning.
A) Guidelines aim to provide “why”, “what” and “how to” of participation and engagement in supporting children during school closure.
B) Guidelines are not only meant for parents but also for caregivers.
C) Guidelines appreciate the role of art as a therapy for children under stress.
6) IFSCA constitutes the Vandana Aggarwal Committee to examine global best practices in ship financing and leasing.
A) The committee will be chiared by Ms Vandana Aggarwal, former senior Economic Advisor, Government of India.
B) IFSCA aims to provide an enabling regulatory framework and facilitative environment so that GIFT IFSC can become an international hub.
7) Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad launches e-filing portal “Itat e-dwar” of IT Appellate Tribunal.
A) Itat e-dwar is a larger narrative of transformation that India is going through digital medium
B) It will enable innovation and empowerment and open new Avenues for growth.
8) International group of Archaeologists discover new species of Humans in Israel.
A) It is being considered as a missing price in the history of human evolution.
B) Excavations were done at the Israeli site of Nesher Ramla.
C) Archaeologists have recovered a skull which might represent a late surviving example of distinct Homo Population.
