31. Raman Research Institute, the autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology, is based in which city?
[A] Chennai
[B] Pune
[C] Bengaluru
[D] Hyderabad
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Correct Answer: C [Bengaluru]
Notes:
The Raman Research Institute is an institute for scientific research located in Bangalore, India. It was founded by Nobel laureate C. V. Raman in 1948.
The autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology recently signed an MoU with the Indian Navy’s Weapons and Electronics Systems Engineering Establishment (WESEE) for the development of secure maritime communications using quantum technologies.
32. Which state/UT is set to launch the ‘Mukhyamantri Vidhwa Evam Ekal Nari Awas Yojna’?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Himachal Pradesh
[C] Assam
[D] Gujarat
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Correct Answer: B [Himachal Pradesh]
Notes:
Mukhyamantri Vidhwa Evam Ekal Nari Awas Yojna is set to be launched by the Himachal Pradesh Government.
Under this scheme, financial assistance will be provided for widows and single women to construct houses.
33. ‘Urja Ganga Pipeline’ is an ambitious initiative of which country?
[A] Sri Lanka
[B] India
[C] Nepal
[D] Bangladesh
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Correct Answer: B [India]
Notes:
Urja Ganga Pipeline is an ambitious project of India that seeks to take CNG to far-flung areas. This has helped expand the adoption of cleaner fuels to the hinterlands.
In 2016, work on laying a 2,655-km pipeline from Uttar Pradesh to West Bengal, Jharkhand and Odisha began. The line was extended to Assam from Bihar, a length of 726 km, to take the fuel to unconnected states in the East.
34. Nisha Dahia, who was seen in the news, plays which sports?
[A] Cricket
[B] Hockey
[C] Wrestling
[D] Hockey
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Correct Answer: C [Wrestling]
Notes:
Nisha Dahia has won a Silver medal in 68kg category in Asian Wrestling Championships in Kazakhstan.
Nisha had defeated China’s Feng Zhou 7-6 in the semi-finals. Another Indian wrestler, Priya Malik clinched a bronze in 76 kg category. She defeated Japan’s Mizuki Nagashima in the repechage round.
35. ‘Festival of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (FINE) 2023’ was organised by which Union Ministry?
[A] Ministry of MSME
[B] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
[C] Ministry of Science and Technology
[D] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
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Correct Answer: C [Ministry of Science and Technology]
Notes:
Festival of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (FINE) 2023 was organized by the National Innovation Foundation – an autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology (DST).
It included five round tables covering different aspects of innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem in India.
36. ‘GN-z11’, which was seen in the news, is the farthest object of which category?
[A] Exo-planet
[B] Galaxy
[C] Asteroid
[D] Comet
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Correct Answer: B [Galaxy]
Notes:
GN-z11, found in the constellation Ursa Major, is among the farthest and earliest galaxies ever discovered.
The latest spectroscopic results from this galaxy revealed the complete absence of dust particles from its surroundings for an interim time period despite the presence of a very high star formation rate.
37. The ‘Bharat Gaurav Tourist train’ was flagged off to mark birth anniversary of which leader in April?
[A] Jawaharlal Nehru
[B] Dr B R Ambedkar
[C] Subash Chandra Bose
[D] Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
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Correct Answer: B [Dr B R Ambedkar]
Notes:
Union Tourism Minister G Krishan Reddy and Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Dr. Virendra Kumar flagged off Bharat Gaurav Tourist train to mark the birth anniversary of Dr B R Ambedkar from New Delhi.
Government has developed Panchteerth, five place associated with Dr Ambedkar. During the 8-day tour, the train will cover cities including, New Delhi, Mhow, Nagpur, Varanasi and sacred Buddhist sites like Sanchi, Sarnath, Gayaand Rajgir and Nalanda.
38. When is World Hemophilia Day observed every year?
[A] April 10
[B] April 17
[C] April 21
[D] May 1
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Correct Answer: B [April 17]
Notes:
April 17 is observed as the World Hemophilia Day and the theme for this year is “Access for All: Prevention of bleeds as the global standard of care”.
Hemophilia is a rare genetic blood disorder that inhibits the clotting of blood, leading to significant bleeding during injuries and surgeries. Every year, the World Hemophilia Day is observed to raise awareness about this disorder.
39. As per the UNFPA Report, which country is expected to be the most populated by mid-2023?
[A] China
[B] India
[C] USA
[D] Indonesia
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Correct Answer: B [India]
Notes:
As per the ‘United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)’s State of World Population 2023’ report, India’s population is expected to reach 1.429 billion by the end of the year, according to the U.N. China will be at second place, with 1.426 billion people.
This will make India the most populous country in the world for the first time. This number is expected to be 2.96 million more than the population of China.
40. Which institution funds the ‘De-risking, Inclusion and Value Enhancement of Pastoral Economies (DRIVE)’ project?
[A] IMF
[B] World Bank
[C] WEF
[D] NITI Aayog
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Correct Answer: B [World Bank]
Notes:
De-risking, Inclusion and Value Enhancement of Pastoral Economies (DRIVE) project is a World Bank-funded project that seeks to protect pastoralists against droughts with upgraded livestock value chain and increased financial services.
As part of this project, a unique insurance scheme has been launched in Kenya to protect herders against climate change-related droughts.