31. ‘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.
32. ‘Pohela Boishakh’ marks the beginning of the new year in which state?
[A] Odisha
[B] West Bengal
[C] Uttarakhand
[D] Meghalaya
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Correct Answer: B [West Bengal]
Notes:
Pohela Boishakh, also known as Bengali New Year, is a significant cultural festival in Bangladesh and the Bengali-speaking states of India including West Bengal.
The festival is celebrated on the first day of the Bengali calendar, which usually falls in the month of April. This year, it is celebrated on April 15.
33. The Cabinet Committee on Security recently approved sector headquarters in which state/UT?
[A] Jammu and Kashmir
[B] Arunachal Pradesh
[C] Uttarakhand
[D] Punjab
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Correct Answer: B [Arunachal Pradesh]
Notes:
The Cabinet Committee on Security recently approved the sanctioning of seven battalions of Indo-Tibetan Border Police and the one sector headquarters in Arunachal Pradesh.
This is seen as a major push by the Indian Government to counter Chinese manoeuvres in the region.
34. ‘Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve’ is located in a region spanning across which states?
[A] Tamil Nadu- Kerala
[B] Andhra Pradesh -Telangana
[C] Andhra Pradesh- Tamil Nadu
[D] Maharashtra- Karnataka
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Correct Answer: B [Andhra Pradesh -Telangana]
Notes:
Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve is the largest tiger reserve in India, spanning across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
To ensure smooth traffic flow, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has enabled FASTag-based payments at forest entry points across Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve (NSTR).
35. Which city is the host of the ‘Global Conference on Compressed Biogas’?
[A] Mumbai
[B] Mysuru
[C] New Delhi
[D] Chennai
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Correct Answer: C [New Delhi]
Notes:
The ‘Global Conference on Compressed Biogas’ was organised in New Delhi under the theme of “Towards Progressive Policy Framework for a Robust CBG Foundation and Growth.”
Indian Federation of Green Energy (IFGE): Compressed Biogas (CBG) Producer Forum organised the conference, which is also supported by Ministry for Petroleum & Natural Gas.
36. Kisan Sampark Abhiyan Programme is associated with which state / UT?
[A] Bihar
[B] Odisha
[C] Jammu and Kashmir
[D] Ladakh
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Correct Answer: C [Jammu and Kashmir]
Notes:
The Agriculture Production Department of Jammu and Kashmir will launch the Kisan Sampark Abhiyan programme, which seeks to ensure the overall welfare of farmers across the Union Territory. The scheme will cover 3565 panchayats in J&K.
To ensure that the programme is successful, nearly 2400 resource persons have been identified and trained for all districts.
37. What is ‘RAMBAAN’, which was recently seen in the news?
[A] Elephant Species
[B] Mobile Clinic
[C] COVID vaccine
[D] Launch Vehicle
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Correct Answer: B [Mobile Clinic]
Notes:
RAMBAAN (Rapid Action Mobile BSL3+ Advanced Augmented Network) is India’s first mobile BSL-3 laboratory.
It was showcased at the second G20 Health Working Group Meeting, which was organized in Goa. This fully equipped, Made-in-India mobile clinic can reach remote regions to conduct testing.
38. Animal Birth Control rules 2023 is notified by the Government of India under which act?
[A] The Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860
[B] Prevention of Cruelty to Animal Act, 1960
[C] Wildlife Protection Act, 1972
[D] Animal Birth Control Act, 1999
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Correct Answer: B [Prevention of Cruelty to Animal Act, 1960]
Notes:
The Government of India has recently notified the Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023 under Prevention of Cruelty to Animal Act, 1960. This notification is released by superseding the Animal Birth Control (Dog) Rules, 2001.
The new rules require the respective local authorities, municipalities, municipal corporations and Panchayats to carry out sterilization and immunization of stray dogs by addressing to the issues regarding to prevention of cruelty to animals.
39. 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.
40. What is the name of the legal status that grants specific rights and responsibilities to same-sex couples ?
[A] Co-Living Rights
[B] Civil Union
[C] LGBT Rights
[D] Non-Marital Relation Rights
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Correct Answer: B [Civil Union]
Notes:
A “civil union” refers to the legal status that allows same-sex couples specific rights and responsibilities normally conferred upon married couples. These civil unions would be accompanied by rights such as inheritance rights, employment benefits to spouses, which are generally conferred upon married couples.
Recently, a five-judge bench of the Supreme Court, headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, began hearing a batch of petitions seeking legal recognition of same sex marriage.