41. La Soufriere volcano, which recently erupted is located in which country?
[A] Philippines
[B] St. Vincent and the Grenadines
[C] Indonesia
[D] Japan
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Correct Answer: B [St. Vincent and the Grenadines]
Notes:
The La Soufriere volcano located on the eastern Caribbean island of St. Vincent erupted after several decades of inactivity.
The volcano was dormant since 1979 and it showed signs of activity in December last year. It recently erupted sending ash and smoke surrounding the neighboring area. The Prime Minister had earlier ordered for evacuation of people in the area.
42. What is the name of the global experiment, which aims to measure the impact of reduction in ambient human sounds in Oceans?
[A] International Human-Ocean Experiment
[B] International Ocean Sound Experiment
[C] International Ambient Sound Experiment
[D] International Quiet Ocean Experiment
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Correct Answer: D [International Quiet Ocean Experiment]
Notes:
The International Quiet Ocean Experiment was originally formed in 2011 to create a time series of measurements of ambient sound in different ocean locations.
Recently, a team of scientists from the International Quiet Ocean Experiment (IQOE), have been undertaking experiments to understand and measure the impact of the reduction in ambient human activity due to the Covid-19 lockdown, in oceans.
43. The ‘BASIC’ countries have expressed concern on ‘Carbon Border Tax’, proposed by which global association?
[A] G-20
[B] G-7
[C] European Union
[D] OPEC
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Correct Answer: C [European Union]
Notes:
The Ministers of the BASIC countries- Brazil, South Africa, India and China have announced that the European Union’s plan to impose taxes on carbon at its border are discriminatory and unfair to developing nations.
The EU had proposed to impose a levy on carbon-intensive products imported into the Union from countries which do not have a price on carbon.
44. “Advanced Antiquities Management System”, which was making news recently, is launched by which state/UT?
[A] Chhattisgarh
[B] Goa
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Kerala
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Correct Answer: B [Goa]
Notes:
The Directorate of Archives and Archaeology (DAA) of Goa inaugurated the Advanced Antiquities Management System (AAMS).
This is said to be the first system in the country for storage of antiquities. The AAMS is a software-driven automated storage which is used for the storage of various objects. The system provides information about an antiquity and will ensure safety of the antiquities.
45. Which Municipal Corporation of India issued the first ‘Green Bonds’ in the country?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Greater Noida
[C] Ghaziabad
[D] Ahmedabad
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Correct Answer: C [Ghaziabad]
Notes:
The Green bonds issued by Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation was the first of the kind in India. Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation raised a sum of Rs.150 crores through green bond route
The proceeds of the bond were being used for creating tertiary water treatment infrastructure in the city. These bonds have been listed in BSE recently.
46. Which body collaborated with Hindustan Unilever and Google, for conducting “AI for Agriculture Hackathon”?
[A] UNESCO
[B] NITI Aayog
[C] AIM
[D] MyGov India
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Correct Answer: D [MyGov India]
Notes:
Hindustan Unilever, Google and MyGov India have collaborated together for conducting a hackathon in the field of agriculture.
The three entities have come together to find innovative solutions for water conservation in agriculture and to bring start-ups in designing sustainable solutions for farmers.
47. Which institution is set to launch a hand book for Online Dispute Resolution (ODR)?
[A] SEBI
[B] RBI
[C] NITI Aayog
[D] IRDAI
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Correct Answer: C [NITI Aayog]
Notes:
Indian Government’s think tank – NITI Aayog has planned to launch a hand book for Online Dispute Resolution (ODR). This book would serve as an invitation to business leaders to adopt ODR in India.
The book would be published in association with organizations like Agami and Omidyar Network India, ICICI Bank, Ashoka Innovators for the Public etc.
48. Which movie won the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)- Best picture award?
[A] Nomadland
[B] Soul
[C] Another Round
[D] Judas
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Correct Answer: A [Nomadland]
Notes:
“Nomadland” won four prizes including the one for Best picture at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA).
Chloe Zhao, became only the second woman, and the first woman of color, to win the BAFTA for best director for the movie ‘Nomadland’. Best actor award went to 83-year-old Anthony Hopkins while Best actress award was given to Frances McDormand.
49. Sputnik V, the Covid-19 vaccine, which was approved by the Indian Experts panel, was launched by which country?
[A] China
[B] Russia
[C] Germany
[D] UAE
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Correct Answer: B [Russia]
Notes:
The Subject expert committee recommended the emergency use of Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine in India.
Now, the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) will consider this recommendation and authorise the restricted emergency use in India. The other two vaccines are Covishield by Serum Institute and Covaxin by Bharat Biotech. Sputnik V will be manufactured in India by several companies in India.
50. Which Institute has launched the ‘Little Guru’ app?
[A] ISRO
[B] ICCR
[C] BHEL
[D] BARC
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Correct Answer: B [ICCR]
Notes:
The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), has celebrated its 71st Foundation Day recently.
At the celebrations in Swami Vivekanand Cultural Centre at Indian Embassy in Beijing, the foundation day celebrations were accompanied by the launch of ‘Little Guru’ app. This is the world’s first Gamified Sanskrit learning App.
