41. Which space agency has recently proposed the need for a lunar time zone?
[A] NASA
[B] ESA
[C] ISRO
[D] JAXA
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Correct Answer: B [ESA]
Notes:
The European Space Agency (ESA) has recently proposed the need for a lunar time zone. It has called for an international coordination and consensus to establish it.
Moon Time Zone has been proposed for establishing a universal timekeeping system that will simplify communication and coordination among different lunar missions.
42. Sousa chinensis, which was seen in the news recently, belongs to which species?
[A] Snake
[B] Dolphin
[C] Spider
[D] Turtle
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Correct Answer: B [Dolphin]
Notes:
The Indo-Pacific humpback dolphin (Sousa chinensis) is a species of humpback dolphin that lives in the coastal waters of the eastern Indian and western Pacific Oceans. It is some-times known as the Chinese white dolphin in some regions.
A group of Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins was spotted recently off the coast of Injambakkam. Over 30 to 40 of these dolphins were found 500 meters away from the coast. Each dolphin had a unique coloration of pink and grey.
43. Centre has recently directed NAFED, NCCF for immediate intervention in market for purchase of which product?
[A] Potato
[B] Red onion
[C] Cotton
[D] Jute
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Correct Answer: B [Red onion]
Notes:
The Centre directs NAFED and National Consumers Cooperative Federation of India Limited (NCCF) to immediately intervene in the market for the purchase of Red Onion (Kharif).
The Price Stabilization Fund has been set up for the procurement and storage of onion as a buffer to keep the supply chain smooth during the lean seasons.
44. Terran-1, which was seen in the news recently, is the world’s first?
[A] 3D-printed rocket
[B] Bamboo crash barrier
[C] Spacecraft to land on a comet
[D] First applications satellite
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Correct Answer: A [3D-printed rocket]
Notes:
Relativity Space, a startup company, is set to make history with the launch of Terran 1, the world’s first 3D-printed rocket.
The launch is part of the “Good Luck, Have Fun” (GLHF) mission. Terran 1 will be the largest 3D-printed object to attempt an orbital flight. The company’s first attempt was scrubbed at the last minute, due to a temperature issue with the rocket’s upper stage.
45. VLT Survey Telescope, which recently captured image of IC 4701 emission nebula, is in which country?
[A] Australia
[B] Chile
[C] Italy
[D] USA
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Correct Answer: B [Chile]
Notes:
The VLT Survey Telescope (VST) is located at the Paranal Observatory in the Atacama Desert of northern Chile and is adjacent to the four Very Large Telescope (VLT) Unit Telescopes.
It is the world’s largest telescope specifically designed to survey the sky in visible light. The program is a collaboration between the Italy’s OAC and the European Southern Observatory (ESO). The VLT Survey Telescope has recently captured the detailed image of IC 4701, an emission nebula found in the Sagittarius constellation.
46. Which state recently announced the start of the Mukhyamantri Ekal Mahila Swarozgar Yojana in the state at the conclusion of Women Empowerment and Safety Week?
[A] Uttarakhand
[B] Himachal Pradesh
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Rajasthan
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Correct Answer: A [Uttarakhand]
Notes:
Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Pushkar Singh Dhami has announced the launch of Mukhyamantri Ekal Mahila Swarozgar Yojana in the state at the end of Women Empowerment and Safety Week.
47. The Draft Central Electricity Authority Regulations was issued recently to protect which species?
[A] One-horned Rhinos
[B] Great Indian Bustard
[C] Asian Elephant
[D] Asiatic Lion
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Correct Answer: B [Great Indian Bustard]
Notes:
The Great Indian Bustard is one of the heaviest flying birds in the world, and is native to Indian subcontinent. The species is critically endangered due to habitat loss, hunting, and other human activities.
The Draft Central Electricity Authority (Construction of Electric Lines in Great Indian Bustard Area) Regulations, 2023 was issued to bring all electric lines of 33 kV and below passing via the Great Indian Bustard Area underground while those above 33 kV will be overhead lines with bird flight diverts.
48. Which state launched the Laadli Behna initiative for women recently?
[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Punjab
[C] Jharkhand
[D] Haryana
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Correct Answer: A [Madhya Pradesh]
Notes:
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday launched ‘Laadli Behna’ scheme wherein eligible women will get ₹1,000 monthly assistance.
49. What is Plasticosis, which was seen in the news recently?
[A] Food
[B] Disease
[C] Software
[D] Equipment
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Correct Answer: B [Disease]
Notes:
Scientists from Australia and the UK have discovered a new disease called “Plasticosis” in birds. This disease is caused by the consumption of plastics.
It leads to long-term inflammation and the formation of scar tissue in the digestive system of birds. The study has found that plastic consumption can cause serious damage to the digestive system of birds, making them vulnerable to parasites.
50. Phyllurus fimbriatus, which was discovered recently on a Queensland Island, belongs to which species?
[A] Snake
[B] Fish
[C] Gecko
[D] Turtle
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Correct Answer: C [Gecko]
Notes:Phyllurus fimbriatus, a new species of gecko, has been discovered on an uninhabited Queensland Island.
The carnivorous reptile measures about 15 cm in length and has a leaf-shaped tail and a beaky face. The lizard was named the Scawfell Island leaf-tailed gecko due to the fringe of spines around its tail. The newly discovered gecko is found in the rainforest-covered and rockiest pockets of Scawfell.
