11. ‘National Buildings Construction Corporation’ functions under which Union Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
[B] Ministry of Rural Development
[C] Ministry of Home Affairs
[D] Ministry of Finance
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Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs]
Notes:
National Buildings Construction Corporation is a central public sector enterprise that comes under the aegis of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
It recently bagged an order worth ₹488.02 crore from the Department of Border Management for the construction of a border and road with a length of 88.58 km.
12. Petra Kvitova, who won the Miami Open crown, is from which country?
[A] Czech Republic
[B] Russia
[C] Ukraine
[D] Serbia
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Correct Answer: A [Czech Republic]
Notes:
Czech player Petra Kvitova defeats Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina to win her first Miami Open crown. The 33-year-old Kvitova, had won Wimbledon in 2011 and 2014.
In the men’s game, Daniil Medvedev wins the Miami Open title and his 4th trophy of the season.
13. ‘Regiment of Artillery’ is the combat support arm of which armed force?
[A] Indian Navy
[B] Indian Air Force
[C] Indian Army
[D] Indian Coast Guard
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Correct Answer: C [Indian Army]
Notes:
Regiment of Artillery is the combat support arm of the Indian Army. It is the second largest in size after the Infantry regiment.
Recently, the Indian government gave the approval for the induction of women officers in this regiment.
14. Which state/UT has launched the ‘Family Doctor Programme’?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Kerala
[C] Odisha
[D] West Bengal
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Correct Answer: A [Andhra Pradesh]
Notes:
Andhra Pradesh is set to introduce a first-of-its-kind healthcare service for the rural population called ‘Family Doctor’ programme.
It seeks to provide a continual and comprehensive preventive healthcare service.
15. What is the name of the Dark Web market place, which was recently shut down?
[A] Hyper Market
[B] Genesis Market
[C] Dark Market
[D] Forum Hack
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Correct Answer: B [Genesis Market]
Notes:
Genesis Market is one of the world’s largest black markets where internet fraudsters can purchase credentials.
The online forum hosted about 80 million credentials and digital fingerprints stolen from more than two million people. It was shut down recently due to a global law enforcement effort, including that of the UK.
16. ‘Lumpy Skin Disease’ causes high fever in which type of species?
[A] Cattle
[B] Poultry
[C] Fish
[D] Human Beings
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Correct Answer: A [Cattle]
Notes:
Lumpy Skin Disease is a highly contagious viral infection of cattle and buffalo that causes high fever, large lymph nodes and multiple nodules on the skin and mucous membrane. The Indian Government is expecting stagnation in milk production and a possible scarcity due to the Lumpy Skin Disease, which resulted in deaths of over 1.89 lakh cattle recently.
17. Which Union Ministry notified amendments to the ‘Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics code) rules, 2021’?
[A] Ministry of Home Affairs
[B] Ministry of Electronics and IT
[C] Ministry of External Affairs
[D] Ministry of Finance
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Electronics and IT]
Notes:
Ministry of Electronics and IT has notified amendments to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021.
These rules seek to create an open, safe, trusted and accountable internet. It seeks to enforce greater due diligence by online gaming and social media intermediaries.
18. When is the ‘National Maritime Day’ celebrated in India?
[A] April 2
[B] April 5
[C] April 7
[D] April 10
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Correct Answer: B [April 5]
Notes:
‘National Maritime Day’ is celebrated on April 5 across the country to commemorate the sailing of the first Indian commercial vessel, SS Loyalty.
The ship sailed from Mumbai to London. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the ‘Maritime India Vision 2030’ in November 2020 at the Maritime India Summit. It is a 10-year blueprint for the development of the Indian maritime sector.
19. Which country has organised the ‘United Sharp Sword’ exercise?
[A] India
[B] China
[C] Russia
[D] Australia
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Correct Answer: B [China]
Notes:
United Sharp Sword is being conducted by People’s Liberation Army’s Eastern Theatre Command in Taiwan Strait.
It would involve police patrol drills to the north and south of Taiwan and in the sea and airspace of the eastern part of Taiwan.
20. Which state/UT has announced to set up the ‘Education Service Selection Commission’?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Rajasthan
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Odisha
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Correct Answer: C [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
The UP-Education Service Selection Commission will be set up by the Uttar Pradesh Government for the teacher recruitment in the state.
It will be responsible for conducting the UP Teachers Eligibility Test (UPTET) exam. Teachers in basic, secondary, higher and technical colleges in the state will be selected through the autonomous commission.