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41. Chillai Kalan, sometimes seen in the news, is related to which of the following?
[A] Avalanche-prone area in Kashmir
[B] Tourism spot in Jammu and Kashmir
[C] Sanctuary
[D] Harshest period of winter in Kashmir
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Correct Answer: D [Harshest period of winter in Kashmir]
Notes:
The Chillai Kalan is the 40-day harshest period of winter in Kashmir when there is high frequency of snowfall and maximum temperature drop. It is followed by the Chillai-Khurd (small cold) that lasts for 20 day. Chillai Khurd is succeeded by the 10-day Chillai-Bachha (baby cold).
42. Arak Nuclear Reactor, which is currently being redeveloped, is in which country?
[A] North Korea
[B] India
[C] Pakistan
[D] Iran
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Correct Answer: D [Iran]
Notes:
Iran has recently unveiled the redevelopment of part of its Arak heavy water reactor. Iran, as per the 2015 nuclear deal, had agreed to shut down the reactor at Arak, southwest of Tehran. The foreign governments who are part of the nuclear deal (UK, France, China, Germany and Russia) feel that it can be used to produce plutonium, which can be used in atom bombs.
43. The US-Mexico border wall construction is threatening which of the following protected site?
[A] organ pipe cactus national monument
[B] Yagul
[C] Monarch Butterfly Biosphere reserve
[D] Sierra Gorda
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Correct Answer: A [organ pipe cactus national monument ]
Notes:
Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument is a U.S National Monument and UNESCO biosphere reserve located in the extreme southern Arizona. It shares a border with Mexico. The US-Mexico border wall proposed and executed by the Trump Administration is going to cut through this area.
44. Where do the Bar headed goose, which was recently spotted in Kerala, breed?
[A] China and Mongolia
[B] China and Nepal
[C] Nepal and Bhutan
[D] Bangladesh and Myanmar
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Correct Answer: A [China and Mongolia]
Notes:
The Bar Headed Goose is a rare migratory bird. It breeds in northern countries like China and Mongolia. During the winters they migrate southwards. They are noted for taking the migratory route over the Himalayan ranges. They were recently spotted in Kerala’s wetlands.
45. Strategic tunnel under Rohtang Pass was recently named after which of the following individuals?
[A] Indira Gandhi
[B] Vallabhai Patel
[C] Moraji Desai
[D] Atal Bihari Vajapyee
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Correct Answer: D [Atal Bihari Vajapyee]
Notes:
The Government is going to name the strategic tunnel under the Rohtang Pass in Himachal Pradesh after the former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The decision to construct this tunnel was taken during Vajpayee’s tenure. The 8.8 km tunnel will be world’s longest above an altitude of 3,000 meters and it reduces the distance between Leh and Manali.
46. Which pre-renaissance artist painted the ‘Christ Mocked’ painting which France is seeking to buy?
[A] Leonardo Da Vinci
[B] Michelangelo
[C] Cimabue
[D] Bernini
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Correct Answer: C [Cimabue]
Notes:
The painting ‘Christ Mocked’ is a work by Cimabue. The work is from 13th century pre-renaissance era. The French government is blocking the export of this artwork until sufficient funds are raised to buy it from the current owners.
47. Who is the world’s longest serving president, recently in news when IMF asked him to declare his assets before availing financial assistance?
[A] Teodoro Mbasogo
[B] Robert Mugabe
[C] Hun Sen
[D] Hassanal Bolkiah
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Correct Answer: A [Teodoro Mbasogo]
Notes:
Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo is the longest serving president in the world. He is the president of Equatorial Guinea. He came to power in 1979. The IMF had recently asked Mbasogo to provide information about his assets to avail financial aid as the country’s economy has shrunk by almost a third.
48. China had recently launched its heaviest satellite, Shijian-20, on which rocket?
[A] Long March 2E
[B] Long March 4C
[C] Long March 3B
[D] Long March 5
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Correct Answer: D [Long March 5]
Notes:
China had recently launched the heaviest and the most advanced communication satellite, Shijian-20, on the country’s largest carrier rocket Long March 5. This powerful rocket can carry a maximum payload of 25 tonnes into the low Earth Orbit and 14 tonnes into the geosynchronous orbit.
49. The Mandu Festival is held in Madhya Pradesh. Who is organising this event?
[A] Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board
[B] Madhya Pradesh Tribal Affairs Department
[C] UNESCO
[D] Madhya Pradesh Department of Culture
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Correct Answer: A [Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board]
Notes:
The first edition of Mandu Festival haS begun in Mandu, Madhya Pradesh. It is organised by the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board. This festival is based on the idea of “Khojne Me Kho Jao”. It would involve the celebration of historic heritage blended with the modern liveliness of the city culture.
50. The atrial fibrillation technology, over which tech giant Apple was recently sued, is used to detect what condition?
[A] Overheating of system
[B] Foreign body attack
[C] Irregular heartbeat
[D] Electrolyte imbalance
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Correct Answer: C [Irregular heartbeat]
Notes:
The atrial fibrillation technology is used to detect irregularities in the heartbeat. The Apple Watch product makes use of this technology to monitor the functioning of the heart of the wearer. A New York University doctor recently sued Apple for stealing the technology which was patented by him.
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