31. Which country has declared a drug named ‘xylazine’ as an emerging threat?
[A] India
[B] USA
[C] China
[D] Sri Lanka
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Correct Answer: B [USA]
Notes:
The United has declared that the powerful synthetic opioid fentanyl combined with xylazine – an animal tranquilizer is an “emerging threat” facing the United States.
Xylazine is increasingly being used in illicit drugs and it is seen as a threat due to its role in the ongoing opioid crisis.
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. What is ‘Vibrio vulnificus’, which was seen in the news recently?
[A] Animal
[B] Bird
[C] Bacterium
[D] Insect
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Correct Answer: C [Bacterium]
Notes:
Vibrio vulnificus is a rare flesh-eating bacterium that can cause necrotizing fasciitis – a severe infection in which the flesh around an open wound dies.
In the east coast of the United States, rising temperature as resulted in a surge in the presence of Vibrio vulnificus and associated infections.
34. Which country was recently hit by ‘Cyclone Ilsa’?
[A] USA
[B] Australia
[C] Russia
[D] Germany
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Correct Answer: B [Australia]
Notes:
Cyclone Ilsa is a category 5 storm that recently made landfall into a remote stretch of coast in Western Australia.
Its high wind speeds broke previous records that were set around a decade ago in the same place. Severe Tropical Cyclone Ilsa struck the places close to Port Hedland, the world’s largest iron ore export hub.
35. ‘Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST) fusion energy reactor’ is located in which country?
[A] India
[B] China
[C] USA
[D] UAE
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Correct Answer: B [China]
Notes:
Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST) fusion energy reactor is located in Hefei, China.
The reactor has set a new record by creating an artificial sun that sustained plasma for 403 seconds. This broke the 2017 record of 101 seconds.
36. National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) has signed a MOU with which organisation for comprehensive rural mental health programme in 2 districts?
[A] Ashraya Hastha Trust
[B] Bill and Melinda Foundation
[C] World Vision foundation
[D] National Health Mission
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Correct Answer: A [Ashraya Hastha Trust]
Notes:
The National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Ashraya Hastha Trust (a charitable trust in Karnataka) to implement a model comprehensive rural mental health programme in Munisiyari taluk – Pithorgarh district of Uttarakhand and in Belur taluk – Hassan district in Karnataka.
The programme would be subsequently expanded to the entire country, if proved successful.
37. The PTP-NER Scheme has been launched by which Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Home Affairs
[B] Ministry of Finance
[C] Ministry of Tribal Affairs
[D] Ministry of Commerce
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Correct Answer: C [Ministry of Tribal Affairs]
Notes:
The Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs has launched a new Central Sector Scheme “Marketing and Logistics Development for Promotion of Tribal Products from North -Eastern Region (PTP-NER)”.
The scheme with a substantial outlay of Rs.143 crore is intended to benefit Scheduled Tribes of North-eastern India. programme has been designed to strengthen the opportunities for tribal craftsmen to support their livelihoods.
38. 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.
39. Which state in India has become the first to adopt Water Budget?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Kerala
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Correct Answer: D [Kerala]
Notes:
The state Government of Kerala has introduced the first of its kind Water Budget which aims to address water scarcity in the state through proper utilization of the resources and prevention of wastages.
Thee first phase of the project would cover 94 gram panchayats and 15 block panchayats of the state.
40. Which regulator has come out with a dispute resolution mechanism for Limited Purpose Clearing Corporation (LPCC)?
[A] RBI
[B] SEBI
[C] IBBI
[D] IRDAI
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Correct Answer: B [SEBI]
Notes:
The Capital markets regulator SEBI has come out with a dispute resolution mechanism for Limited Purpose Clearing Corporation (LPCC), in order to settle disputes and claims arising out of transactions cleared by it. The framework is implemented with immediate effect.
The Limited Purpose Clearing Corporation is an entity that is set up for clearing and settling repo transactions.