11. Which state is associated with the ‘Electronic Knowledge Network’?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Assam
[C] Bihar
[D] Gujarat
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Correct Answer: C [Bihar]
Notes:
RailTel Corporation of India Limited recently bagged an order worth around ₹76.10 crores from Bihar State Electronics Development Corporation (BSEDC) to implement and manage Electronic Knowledge Network (100 Mbps internet connectivity, wi-fi system and Smart Classes).
This project will be implemented in the Academic/Administrative buildings of Government Engineering Colleges and Polytechnic Institutes within the state.
12. The Supreme Court set aside the orders of I&B Ministry and Kerala High Court, which refused to renew license of which channel?
[A] Alt News
[B] Media One
[C] News Minute
[D] Scroll
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Correct Answer: B [Media One]
Notes:
The Supreme Court set aside the orders passed by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB) on January 31, 2022, and the Kerala High Court on March 2, 2022, refusing to renew Malayalam news channel Media One’s broadcast license.
The apex court recently quashed the ‘sealed cover’ ban on Media One after the channel argued that it went against the principles of natural justice.
13. Which country hosted the ‘High-Level Conference on Accelerating Rail Digital Transformation in Asia and Pacific Region’?
[A] India
[B] Nepal
[C] Bangladesh
[D] Thailand
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Correct Answer: A [India]
Notes:
A High-Level Conference on Accelerating Rail Digital Transformation in Asia and Pacific Region was held recently in New Delhi.
It was jointly organized by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) and the Union Ministry of Railways.
14. India held a ‘Business Summit’ recently, to commemorate 25 years of friendship with which country?
[A] Russia
[B] France
[C] Germany
[D] Israel
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Correct Answer: B [France]
Notes:
The India-France Business Summit was organised to commemorate 25 years of India-France Friendship.
It will focus on themes like building a green future, emerging technologies, defence cooperation and cooperation in the Indo-Pacific regions. The Embassy of India, Paris, France, in association with India’s CII, France’s MEDEF and the Indo French Chamber of Commerce and Industry(IFCCI), organised the Summit and CEOs Roundtable.
15. Which Indian armed force organised the ‘Rhino Riders’ motorcycle rally?
[A] Indian Army
[B] Indian Navy
[C] Indian Air Force
[D] Indian Coast Guard
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Correct Answer: A [Indian Army]
Notes:
The ‘Rhino Riders’ motorcycle rally is being organized by the Indian Army’s Headquarters 101 Area of Eastern Command to commemorate its diamond jubilee.
Headquarters 101 area was raised on April 22, 1963 to provide logistical assistance across the entire Northeast region.
16. What is “Colistin”, which is in the news recently?
[A] Antibiotic drug
[B] Ayurvedic Medicine
[C] Covid variant
[D] Fungi
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Correct Answer: A [Antibiotic drug]
Notes:
Colistin is an antibiotic drug which is used to treat bacterial infections caused by susceptible Gram negative bacteria. Generally, it is used as a last resort when all other drugs do not respond. It is also called as polymyxin E
Recently, researchers in Los Angeles of USA have found bacteria that resist this drug in the US county’s wastewaters.
17. Amolops siju is a new species of frog discovered in which state of India?
[A] Meghalaya
[B] Arunachal Pradesh
[C] Goa
[D] Kerala
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Correct Answer: A [Meghalaya]
Notes:
The researchers from the Zoological Survey of India have discovered a new species of frog named Amolops siju in a cave situated in Meghalaya’s South Garo Hills district.
Siju is a four-kilometre-long natural limestone cave, from where the species was discovered. Hence the frog species has been named after the place of its discovery.
18. Gond Painting belongs to which state?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Gujarat
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Madhya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: D [Madhya Pradesh]
Notes:
The Gond painting of Madhya Pradesh is an art form associated with the Gond tribe and it features unique style and theme. The painting has recently received Geographical Indication tag. Tamil Nadu’s Authoor betel leaves has also received GI tag.
A geographical indication (GI) is a sign used on products that have a specific geographical origin and possess qualities or a reputation that are due to that origin.
19. Who was the ninth Guru of the Sikh religion?
[A] Guru Tegh Bahadur
[B] Guru Nanak
[C] Guru Har Gobind
[D] Guru Ram Das
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Correct Answer: A [Guru Tegh Bahadur]
Notes:
Guru Tegh Bahadur is the ninth out of the ten Gurus who founded the Sikh religion. Parkash Purab of Guru Tegh Bahadur is celebrated every year on April 11. He was the leader of Sikhs from 1665 until his death in 1675.
He was the youngest son of the 6th Sikh Guru, Guru Hargobind.
20. Which state/UT recently unveiled the statue of ‘Teja Singh Sutantar’?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Punjab
[C] Uttarakhand
[D] Sikkim
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Correct Answer: B [Punjab]
Notes:
Teja Singh Sutantar, a member of the fifth Lok Sabha, was a national revolutionary who fought for Indian independence from the British colonialism.
He also led the ‘PEPSU Muzara movement’ fighting for the liberation of Punjab peasantry from feudal lords. His statue was unveiled recently by Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.