31. Which Union Ministry is set to draft the ‘SOPs for Safety and Security of Journalists’?
[A] Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
[B] Ministry of Home Affairs
[C] Ministry of Electronics and IT
[D] Ministry of Communication
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Home Affairs]
Notes:
The Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs) for the safety and security of journalists will be drafted by the Union Home Ministry.
The decision comes after three assailants posing as journalists killed gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf in Prayagraj while they were speaking to journalists.
32. Where is ‘Mt Annapurna’ situated?
[A] India
[B] Nepal
[C] Bangladesh
[D] China
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Correct Answer: B [Nepal]
Notes:
The Mt Annapurna is situated in the Annapurna mountain range of Gandaki Province of Nepal. It is the tenth highest mountain in the world at 8,091 metres above sea level.
The mountain was recently in news as, an Indian climber Anurag Maloo, who went missing after falling into a deep crevasse on Mount Annapurna, has been found alive in critical condition by rescuers.
33. ‘Srijana national conference’ is organised by which institution?
[A] AIMS
[B] AIIA
[C] ISRO
[D] RBI
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Correct Answer: B [AIIA]
Notes:
Srijana is a two-day national conference on female infertility, which was organised by by All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), under the Ministry of AYUSH on 17th April 2023, at New Delhi.
The conference witnessed participation of many scientists, practitioners and academicians from all over India who shared their success stories and knowledge through Ayurveda.
34. ‘Villa of Quintilii’ which was seen in the news, is located in which country?
[A] South Africa
[B] France
[C] Italy
[D] Australia
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Correct Answer: C [Italy]
Notes:
Villa of Quintilii is an ancient Roman villa situated beyond the fifth milestone along the Via Appia Antica, close to the boundaries of Rome, Italy.
A new study provided details about a lavish winery where the Roman elite gathered annually in Villa of Quintilii.
35. Which state Police signed MoU with ‘FICCI Ladies Organization’ for the ‘Reach Her Project’?
[A] Karnataka
[B] West Bengal
[C] Odisha
[D] Assam
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Correct Answer: C [Odisha]
Notes:
The FICCI Ladies Organization and the Odisha Police has signed an MoU regarding the Reach Her Project.
Under this initiative, the FICCI Ladies Organization (FLO) will promote a healthy work environment for women employees.
36. What is the full form of ULIP, that has been launched under National Logistics Policy?
[A] Uniform Logistics Interface Platform
[B] Unified Logistics Interface Platform
[C] Uniform Logistics Industry Platform
[D] Unified Logistics Industry Platform
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Correct Answer: B [Unified Logistics Interface Platform]
Notes:
The Unified Logistics Interface Platform, which was launched under the national logistics policy, enables the tracking of all cargo containers exported or imported in domestic or international water.
It has recently been integrated with 33 systems of seven Union Ministries.
37. Authority Holding Sealed Particulars (AHSP) is associated with which Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Home Affairs
[B] Ministry of Defence
[C] Ministry of Commerce
[D] Ministry of Agriculture
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Defence]
Notes:
The Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved a proposal to bring in industry-friendly reforms related to Authority Holding Sealed Particulars or AHSP.
Authority Holding Sealed Particulars (AHSP) is responsible for holding of sealed particulars and patterns along with supply of certified copies of drawings & specifications in respect of defence related items.
38. Which Indian scientist had demonstrated that plants feel pain and have sensations?
[A] Jagadish Chandra Bose
[B] Sir CV Raman
[C] Satyendra Nath Bose
[D] Srinivasa Ramanujam
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Correct Answer: A [Jagadish Chandra Bose]
Notes:
Recently, a group of researchers from Tel Aviv University in Israel have reported that their team pick up distress noises – very distinct, high-pitched sounds in the ultrasonic range made by plants when they faced stress.
This phenomenon was stated a century ago by Indian scientist Jagadish Chandra Bose, who demonstrated that plants feel pain and have sensations just like animals.
39. Which Union Ministry is associated with the Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2023?
[A] Ministry of Communication
[B] Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
[C] Ministry of Culture
[D] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Information and Broadcasting]
Notes:
The Union Cabinet cleared the Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2023 which has provisions for harsher punishments for film piracy and the introduction of new age categories for classifying films.
The Bill will be introduced in the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament, as per the Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur.
40. Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) is associated with which space agency?
[A] NASA
[B] ISRO
[C] JAXA
[D] ESA
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Correct Answer: A [NASA]
Notes:
‘Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite’ (TESS) is a space telescope for NASA’s Explorer program, designed to search for exoplanets.
Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) recently marked five years in space. Since it was launched in 2018, the satellite has mapped more than 93 percent of the entire sky, discovered 329 new alien worlds and thousands more exoplanet candidates.