31. Which state cabinet recently passed an ordinance which seeks to recover losses caused by damage to public property from rioters?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Chhattisgarh
[D] Gujarat
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Correct Answer: B [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet recently passed the ‘Recovery of Damage to Public Properties Ordinance 2020’ for recovery of losses caused by damage to public property during violent protests.
The decision which was taken in a cabinet meeting headed by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath aims to prevent loss of public property in the state. The damages in the violence shall be recovered from the rioters, as per the ordinance. This comes at the backdrop of several violent protests in the state against Citizenship (Amendment) Act.
32. What is the theme of the ‘World Consumer Rights Day’, 2020?
[A] The Perfect Consumer
[B] The Sustainable Consumer
[C] The Vigilant Consumer
[D] Leaving no consumer behind
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Correct Answer: B [The Sustainable Consumer]
Notes:
World Consumer Rights Day is celebrated every year on March 15 across the world to spread awareness about the rights and needs of a consumer. Several awareness programmes are held across the world on this day.
This year, the theme of the World Consumer Rights Day, according to the Consumers International organisation is – “Sustainable Consumer”. In India, 24th December is observed as National Consumer Day every year.
33. Which Indian Table-Tennis player won the men’s singles title at ITTF Challenger plus Oman Open?
[A] Achanta Sharath Kamal
[B] Sathiyan Gnanasekaran
[C] Anthony Amalraj
[D] Soumyajit Ghosh
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Correct Answer: A [Achanta Sharath Kamal]
Notes:
The 37-year-old Indian paddler Achanta Sharath Kamal recently won the ITTF Challenger plus Oman Open held in Muscat. Sharath Kamal beat top-seeded Portugal’s Marcos Freitas in the final.
This was his international title after 2010 when Sharath had bagged at Egypt Open. Sharath is the only Indian paddler to become Senior National Champion for nine times. He was presented with the prestigious ‘Padma Shri’ award in 2019.
34. Which former Chief Justice of India has been nominated to Rajya Sabha?
[A] Ranjan Gogoi
[B] Dipak Misra
[C] Jagdish Singh Khehar
[D] T. S. Thakur
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Correct Answer: A [Ranjan Gogoi ]
Notes:
The former Chief Justice of India, Ranjan Gogoi has been nominated to Rajya Sabha by the President Ram Nath Kovind, as per the notification of the Union Home Ministry
The nomination is done to fill the vacancy arising due to retirement of one of the members. The maximum strength of Rajya Sabha is 250 members out of which 12 are nominated by the President of India. Gogoi was the 46th Chief Justice in India and was known for his several landmark judgments.
35. Poshan Pakhwara or Nutritional Fortnight’ is a programme held in which Indian state/UT?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Goa
[C] Arunachal Pradesh
[D] Sikkim
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Correct Answer: B [Goa]
Notes:
An awareness programme called ‘Poshan Pakhwara or Nutritional Fortnight’ is being held in the UT of Goa from March 8 to 22.
The programme is aimed at creating awareness about nutrition among the general public. Several activities are being organised with special focus on the health of women, children and people who are suffering from malnutrition. Guidance by nutrition experts and Paediatricians is also provided to the people.
36. Imtiaz Khan, who passed away recently, was associated with which field?
[A] Sports
[B] Business
[C] Politics
[D] Cinema
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Correct Answer: D [Cinema]
Notes:
Veteran Bollywood actor and filmmaker Imtiaz Khan recently passed away in Mumbai at the age of 77. He was famous for acting in several movies including YaadonKiBaaraat, Dharmatma and Dayavan.
He is the husband of Krutika Desai, who is a popular film and television actress. He was also the brother of late actor Amjad Khan and son of the actor Jayant.
37. The Scientists of which institution have developed a chemical-free hand sanitiser in India?
[A] Council of Scientific & Industrial Research
[B] Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
[C] National Institute of Biomedical Genomics
[D] Agharkar Research Institute
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Correct Answer: A [Council of Scientific & Industrial Research ]
Notes:
The scientists at Himachal Pradesh based Council of Scientific & Industrial Research -Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (CSIR-IHBT) have developed a chemical-free hand sanitiser in India.
Due to the increasing demand for sanitisers amid the corona virus scare, many companies manufacture fake products. Hence the Scientists have developed this product with the natural constituents and alcohol content as per the guidelines of the World Health Organisation (WHO). Another firm is to commercially produce this sanitiser as per a new agreement.
38. Google has appointed which technical expert as the Managing Director of Google Cloud in India?
[A] Karan Bajwa
[B] Sundar Pichai
[C] Rishi Sunak
[D] Rick Harshman
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Correct Answer: A [Karan Bajwa]
Notes:
Karan Bajwa has been recently appointed as the Managing Director of Google Cloud in India. Prior to this appointment, he was serving as the Head of IBM’s India operations. He has also worked in Microsoft for nine years before that.
In this new role, Karan Bajwa will be responsible for monitoring all revenue and market operations for Google Cloud’s solution portfolio.
39. Which financial institution is set to launch ‘Swavalamban Express’ Train to promote entrepreneurship?
[A] Small Industries Development Bank of India
[B] National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
[C] National Housing Bank
[D] Export and Import Bank of India
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Correct Answer: A [Small Industries Development Bank of India]
Notes:
The Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) said that it will launch Swavalamban Express Train on June 5 this year for budding entrepreneurs.
The Swavalamban Express will travel to 11 cities covering 7,000 km in 15 days. This is a part of its umbrella mission Swavalamban. Under this mission, youths will board the train with an idea and they shall get down with effective business plan after a series of experimental learning
40. When is ‘World Sparrow Day’ celebrated every year?
[A] March 18
[B] March 19
[C] March 20
[D] March 21
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Correct Answer: C [March 20]
Notes:
Every year March 20 is observed as World Sparrow Day to raise awareness about sparrows around the world. It highlights the huge decrease in population of the bird as the house sparrow is on the verge of extinction.
The initiative was started by the India-based Nature Forever Society (NFS), founded by the conservationist Mohammed Dilawar. The first World Sparrow Day was celebrated in 2010 across the globe.