31. The Benin Bronzes, which was seen in the news recently, were found in which country?
[A] South Africa
[B] Nigeria
[C] Greece
[D] Egypt
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Correct Answer: B [Nigeria]
Notes:
The Benin Bronzes are a group of over a thousand metal plaques and sculptures located in the royal palace of the Kingdom of Benin.
The Benin city is situated in modern-day southern Nigeria. It was famous for its skilled artisans that produced works of huge historic and cultural importance. In 1897, the British soldiers plundered Benin City, stealing a set of metal sculptures. Recently, UK accepted that the objects will be supplied by their current European custodians, initially on loan for three years.
32. ‘Climate Vulnerability Assessment for Adaptation Planning in India’ Report is set to be released by which department?
[A] Department of Environment
[B] Department of Science and Technology
[C] Department of Atomic Energy
[D] Department of Space
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Correct Answer: B [Department of Science and Technology]
Notes:
A report titled “Climate Vulnerability Assessment for Adaptation Planning in India” is set to be released by the Department of Science and Technology (DST).
The report gives a detailed national level assessment of climate change vulnerability of states and districts all over India. The compilation of data pertaining to the report was supported by the Swiss Agency for Development & Cooperation (SDC).
33. With reference to space, what is “Lyrid’, that was making news recently?
[A] Exo-planet
[B] Comet
[C] Black Hole
[D] Satellite
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Correct Answer: B [Comet]
Notes:
The Lyrids are comets, which appear to move fairly fast, streaking through our atmosphere at an average velocity of 48 kilometers per second.
This modestly bright comet was discovered in April 1861 by an amateur astronomer, A.E. Thatcher. The Earth’s orbit coincides with the comet around April 22 each year. This year also, the annual Lyrid meteor shower is t take place on April 22.
34. What is the name of the condition in which the human body is deprived of adequate oxygen supply at the tissue level?
[A] Myoxia
[B] Hypoxia
[C] Hyperoxia
[D] Typoxia
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Correct Answer: B [Hypoxia]
Notes:
Hypoxia is a condition in which the human body is deprived of adequate oxygen supply at the tissue level. This condition gets repeated in a Covid-19 patient due to the virus infection.
Amid a massive shortage of oxygen cylinders in the country due to raise in coronavirus cases, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed SpO2 (Blood Oxygen Saturation) supplemental oxygen delivery system. It saves a person from sinking into a state of Hypoxia.
35. Who chaired RBI’s committee on asset reconstruction companies and stressed debt?
[A] Sudarshan Sen
[B] Kasturi Rangan
[C] K Sivan
[D] Michael Pathra
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Correct Answer: A [Sudarshan Sen]
Notes:
The RBI formed a 6-member committee headed by Sudarshan Sen, then RBI Executive Director, to review the role and effectiveness of Asset Reconstruction Companies (ARCs) in stressed debt resolution and suggest improvements to the legal and regulatory framework.
36. As per the recent report released by the S&P Global Ratings in April 2021, what is the growth forecast of India in 2021?
[A] 6 per cent
[B] 8 per cent
[C] 11 per cent
[D] 14 per cent
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Correct Answer: C [11 per cent]
Notes:
The S&P Global Ratings in its report on Asia-Pacific Financial Institutions, highlighted that the Indian economy is projected to grow at 11 per cent in the current fiscal year.
The agency also revealed that some more targeted lockdowns will likely be needed and the impact of broader lockdowns on the economy could be substantial. As per official estimates, the Indian economy contracted 8 per cent in 2020-21 fiscal.
37. As per a recent study by CII, Clean Air Fund and Dalberg, what % of India’s GDP would be the cost of air pollution on Indian businesses?
[A] 50%
[B] 10%
[C] 3%
[D] 1%
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Correct Answer: C [3%]
Notes:
As per a recent study by Confederation of Indian Industries (CII), Clean Air Fund and consulting firm Dalberg, air pollution in India is expected to cost 95 billion every year, or 3% of the country’s Gross Domestic Product on Indian businesses.
It has also stated that New Delhi is the world’s most polluted capital and that India is home to 35 of the world’s 50 most polluted cities.
38. The Union health ministry advised which position to be used by the Covid patients for better breathing?
[A] Prone position
[B] Supine position
[C] Fetal position
[D] Recovery position
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Correct Answer: A [Prone position]
Notes:
The Union health ministry of India advised ‘proning for self-care’ for coronavirus patients, as it is considered extremely beneficial for the patients in home isolation with breathing difficulty.
Proning is the process of turning a patient with safe motions, from their back onto their abdomen so that the individual is lying face down. This position improves breathing comfort and oxygenation. It is useful when the patient feels difficulty in breathing and the SpO2 decreases below 94.
39. ‘Unicorn’ is the name of which space body, that was recently discovered at 1,500 light-years away from the Earth?
[A] Exo-planet
[B] Black hole
[C] Asteroid
[D] Satellite
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Correct Answer: B [Black hole]
Notes:
Astronomers have recently discovered one of the smallest black holes discovered till date, at just 1,500 light-years away from the earth.
Named as the ‘Unicorn’, it is also the closest black hole to the Earth found so far. The nickname was selected because it was discovered in the constellation Monoceros, which means unicorn, as per a release from the Ohio State University.
40. Which type of institutions have been allowed to start functioning in Gujarat’s GIFT City?
[A] Payment Banks
[B] NBFCs
[C] AIFIs
[D] Neo Banks
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Correct Answer: B [NBFCs]
Notes:
Non-bank finance companies (NBFCs) both local and global, are allowed to start operations in Gujarat’s GIFT City, by the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC).
They will be allowed to offer the complete range of financial services including loans, investment banking, and third-party product sales.
