31. The European Commission has planned to raise what amount annually until 2026, to make its economy green and digital?
[A] 150 billion euros
[B] USD 1000 million
[C] Rs.1000 crore
[D] USD 50 million
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Correct Answer: A [150 billion euros]
Notes:
The European Commission has proposed to make borrowings amounting 150 billion euros till the year 2026.
The proceeds of the borrowing will be used to make its economy greener and more digitalized. The funds are proposed to be raised through auctions and syndication through a primary deal network.
32. Which institute has launched ‘Infant Toddler and Caregiver-friendly Neighbourhoods (ITCN) Training and Capacity Building Programme’?
[A] NITI Aayog
[B] IIT Bombay
[C] NIT Trichy
[D] NIUA
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Correct Answer: D [NIUA]
Notes:
National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA), in partnership with Bernard van Leer Foundation (BvLF) has launched the Infant Toddler and Caregiver-friendly Neighbourhoods (ITCN) Training and Capacity Building Programme’.
This programme is aimed to enhance the capacities of city officials and young professionals for developing young children and family-friendly neighbourhoods within cities in India.
33. Which country is to launch “Rashid” unmanned rover to the Moon by next year?
[A] Pakistan
[B] Israel
[C] UAE
[D] Bangladesh
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Correct Answer: C [UAE]
Notes:
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) which made up of seven emirates, is to launch its first unmanned rover to the Moon next year- 2022.
Lunar exploration firm iSpace will transport the rover, which has been named ‘Rashid’. It will be transported to the Moon on iSpace’s lunar lander.
34. Which country/region has observed the “National Security Education Day”?
[A] South Korea
[B] Hong Kong
[C] Taiwan
[D] Singapore
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Correct Answer: B [Hong Kong]
Notes:
Hong Kong recently observed “National Security Education Day”, which aims to promote a law that Beijing imposed on the semi-autonomous region last year.
It aims to create awareness and make all people including Children learn about the national security law. The law, which was introduced in June last year, punishes anything China considers subversion, secession, “terrorism” or collusion with foreign forces.
35. 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.
36. As per a recent study, what is the percentage of global land that is unspoiled by hiuan beings?
[A] 3%
[B] 10%
[C] 15%
[D] 30%
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Correct Answer: A [3%]
Notes:
As per a recent study, only 3% of the world’s land remains ecologically intact, without spoiled by human beings.
The undamaged lands are mainly in parts of the Amazon and Congo tropical forests, east Siberian and northern Canadian forests and tundra, and the Sahara. The researchers suggest reintroducing a small number of important species to some damaged areas, such as elephants or wolves.
37. Charles Geschke, who recently passed away, was the founder of which computer software company?
[A] Linked In
[B] Adobe
[C] Drop box
[D] Pinterest
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Correct Answer: B [Adobe]
Notes:
Charles Geschke, who founded Adobe along with colleague John Warnock from Xerox, in the year 1982, recently passed away.
He also helped develop Portable Document Format (PDF) document. Though he retired in 2000, he remained on the Adobe board until 2020. At present, the CEO of Adobe is Shantanu Narayen. The famous softwares of the company are PDF, Acrobat, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, and Photoshop.”
38. Which organisation is to map local festivals to prevent fatalities?
[A] NHAI
[B] Indian Railways
[C] DGCA
[D] Shipping Ministry
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Correct Answer: B [Indian Railways]
Notes:
The Ministry of Railways has decided to map local festivals celebrated near railway tracks across the country. It would issue advisory to loco pilots on speed restrictions and other safety aspects to be followed.
There are several local festivals celebrated in India during which the people gather near railway premises and cross the track in groups as part of the event. Two years ago, 61 people who were a part of Dussehra celebrations near Amritsar, were run over by train.
39. Which Indian Naval Ship seized over 300 kg of narcotic substances recently?
[A] INS Suvarna
[B] INS Sujata
[C] INS Saryu
[D] INS Subhadra
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Correct Answer: A [INS Suvarna]
Notes:
Indian Naval Ship (INS) Suvarna seized over 300 kg of narcotic substances recently. The ship encountered a fishing vessel with suspicious movements while it was on surveillance patrol in the Arabian Sea.
The boat, along with its crew, was escorted to the Kochi port, Kerala for further investigation. The approximate cost of the seizure in the international market is estimated to be Rs 3000 Crore.
40. What sum has been allocated to the Start Up India Seed Fund?
[A] Rs.145 crore
[B] Rs.500 crore
[C] Rs.945 crore
[D] Rs.2000 crore
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Correct Answer: C [Rs.945 crore]
Notes:
The Startup India Seed Fund has been officially unveiled by the Union Minister for commerce Piyush Goyal.
A sum of Rs.945 crore is allocated for the fund and is expected to benefit more than 3600 startups in the country. Also, it is expected to boost the start-up ecosystem in tier-2 and 3 cities.