31. Which central bank released a report stating that India’s demographic advantage to overtake China’s by 2035?
[A] USA
[B] UK
[C] China
[D] Russia
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Correct Answer: C [China]
Notes:
A report was recently released by China’s central bank, People’s Bank of China (PBOC). It stated that India’s demographic advantage to overtake China’s by 2035.
It also proposed that China should immediately liberalise its birth policies to tackle the problems of an ageing population. This would enable the country to compete economically with demographically young India and immigration-friendly US.
32. Which state / UT has recently formed an Oxygen audit committee?
[A] Kerala
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Goa
[D] Delhi
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Correct Answer: D [Delhi]
Notes:
The Government of Delhi has formed a 24-member oxygen audit committee, in wake of the acute shortage of medical oxygen in hospitals across Delhi.
The committee would be monitoring the oxygen stocks and their consumption continuously. It would also ensure that the utilization of oxygen is rational and optimal.
33. Which is the capital city of Angola?
[A] Luanda
[B] Daka
[C] Cairo
[D] Abuj
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Correct Answer: A [Luanda]
Notes:
Angola is a nation located in the eastern coast of African continent, with Luanda as its capital. Angolan kwanza is the country’s currency.
The nation is in news recently due to the heavy torrential rainstorm that has hit the capital city. The death toll has been reported to be over 25 and more than 2000 houses have been flooded.
34. Which country has passed a bill to combat the rise in hate crimes against Asian Americans and Pacific nationals?
[A] India
[B] China
[C] USA
[D] Jamaica
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Correct Answer: C [USA]
Notes:
The Senate of the USA has recently passed a legislative bill to combat the increase in the number of hate crimes against Asian Americans and Pacific people in the country.
This measure is expected to fasten the review of hate crimes and provide support for local law enforcement agencies to respond to such crimes. The USA has reported several such hate crime incidents in the past.
35. ‘E-2025 Initiative’, which was making news recently, is associated with which field?
[A] Climate Change
[B] Eradication of Malaria
[C] Fin-tech
[D] Nutrition
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Correct Answer: B [Eradication of Malaria]
Notes:
The World Health Organization (WHO) has identified 25 countries, with the potential to eradicate malaria by 2025 under its ‘E-2025 Initiative’.
As per a new report of the WHO- Zeroing in on malaria elimination, these 25 countries including three from Africa will have to work by responding to the dual threat of malaria and Covid-19. The WHO will provide support and technical guidance to these countries.
36. 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.
37. What is the name of the medical device which concentrates oxygen from ambient air?
[A] Nebuliser
[B] Oxygen Concentrator
[C] Oxygen Ventilator
[D] Oxygen Generator
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Correct Answer: B [Oxygen Concentrator]
Notes:
An oxygen concentrator is a medical device which concentrates oxygen from ambient air. During the Covid pandemic, it is highly needed for treating patients.
The oxygen concentrator takes in the atmospheric air, which has 78 % Nitrogen and 21 % oxygen, filters it through a sieve, releases the nitrogen back into the air, and works on the remaining oxygen.
38. Which of the following countries is not a part of “Net Zero Producers Forum”?
[A] India
[B] Saudi Arabia
[C] USA
[D] Norway
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Correct Answer: A [India]
Notes:
Recently, Saudi Arabi has joined hands with the United States, Canada, Norway, and Qatar to form “Net Zero Producers Forum ”.
This forum would discuss and devise strategies for supporting the implementation of the Paris Agreement on climate change. They would strive to achieve net zero carbon emission targets to limit global warming.
39. Which country is the world’s largest military spender in 2020, as per the recent report by Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)?
[A] China
[B] Russia
[C] USA
[D] India
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Correct Answer: C [USA]
Notes:
As per the recent report by Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), the USA is the world’s largest military spender in 2020.
The top five spenders are the China, India, Russia and the United Kingdom, other than the USA. These five countries together accounted for 62 per cent of global military expenditure. An increase of 2.6 per cent in military spending was recorded in the year.
40. Which institution is to conduct ‘Bank Customers’ Satisfaction Survey’ on bank mergers?
[A] NITI Aayog
[B] RBI
[C] SEBI
[D] Finance Ministry
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Correct Answer: B [RBI]
Notes:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to conduct a customer satisfaction survey to find out the impact of the recent mergers of public sector banks.
The ‘Bank Customers’ Satisfaction Survey’ will cover a total of 20,000 respondents from 21 states. As many as 22 questions would be asked to assess if the merger was positive from the point of customer services.