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1) Russia starts delivery of the S-400 missile system to India to boost India’s air defence capabilities.
A) India bought the system for US 5 Billion dollars in 2018.
B) Deal became contentious amid a threat of sanctions from the US.
C) S-400 Triumf is a mobile, surface to air missile (SAM) system.
2) Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurated “Tech NEEV @75” as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav.
A) The Government of India will be setting up 30 science Technology and Innovations hubs in different parts of the country for ST.
B) Tech Neev @75 is a year long celebration highlighting the impact of science Technology innovations.
C) STI Hubs will promote scientific talent among tribal communities and for their overall socio-economic development.
3) PM Modi to visit Uttar Pradesh to inaugurate Purvanchal Expressway in Sultanpur district.
A) Purvanchal Expressway is 341 km long.
B) The expressway is 6 lane wide which can be expanded to 8 lanes in future.
C) It is constructed at an estimated cost of about Rs 22500 crore.
4) PM Modi expresses grief on the demise of Writer, Historian and Theatre Personality Shivshahir Babasaheb Purandare.
A) His works are mostly based on events related to the life of Shivaji.
B) Popularly known for his play on Shivaji Jaanta Raja.
C) He was awarded Padma Vibhushan in 2019.
5) INS Karmuk to participate in Trilateral Maritime Exercise SITMEX-21 in Andaman Sea.
A) INS Karmuk is an indigenously built Missile Corvette.
B) SITMEX-21 is a trilateral maritime exercise between Singapore, Thailand and India.
C) Maiden edition of SITMEX was hosted by the Indian Navy off Port Blair in 2019.
6) India successfully launches the 41st Scientific Expedition to Antarctica.
A) Program encompasses geological exploration of the Amery Ice Shelf at Bharati Station.
B) Program also includes reconnaissance surveys and preparatory work for drilling of 500 metres of ice core near Maitri.
C) NCPOR, Goa is an autonomous institute that manages the entire Indian Antarctic Program.
7) PM Modi addressed an event marking the first Audit Diwas at CAG office premises.
A) It is being celebrated to mark the historic origins of the institution of CAG and contribution it has made to governance.
B) CAG is a Constitutional authority in India established under Article 148 of Constitution of India.
C) GC Murmu is the current CAG of India and is 14th CAG of India.
