31. ‘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.
32. The ‘World Chagas Disease Day’ observed across the world during which month?
[A] January
[B] February
[C] March
[D] April
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Correct Answer: D [April]
Notes:
World Chagas Disease Day is observed by the World Health Organisation (WHO) on April 14. It raises awareness about the Chagas disease.
Chagas is a communicable parasitic disease that infected over 6 to 7 million people. The theme for 2023 is Time to integrate Chagas disease into primary health care.
33. Which city is the host of the ‘G20 Space Economy Leaders Meeting’ in India?
[A] Bengaluru
[B] Chennai
[C] Shillong
[D] Kolkata
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Correct Answer: C [Shillong]
Notes:
The G20 Space Economy Leaders Meeting was organized in Shillong in April 2023. The Meeting is being organised under India’s G20 presidency by the Department of Space, Government of India.
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will be organizing the precursor event of this meeting.
34. ‘National Panchayat Awards Week’ is celebrated in which month?
[A] March
[B] April
[C] May
[D] June
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Correct Answer: B [April]
Notes:
The National Panchayat Awards Week was observed from April 17 to 21 this year to commemorate the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav 2.0.
President of India Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the National Panchayat Awards Week and confer the National Panchayat Awards at ‘National Conference on Incentivization of Panchayats-cum-Award Ceremony’.
35. ‘World Heritage Day’ is observed on which date?
[A] April 12
[B] April 15
[C] April 18
[D] April 21
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Correct Answer: C [April 18]
Notes:
World Heritage Day is observed every year on April 18. It is also known as the International Day for Monuments and Sites.
International Day for Monuments and Sites (IDMS) is being celebrated with the theme of ‘Heritage Changes’. It aims to preserve human heritage and to recognize all the efforts of relevant organisations.
36. Which Union Ministry has developed the ‘National Climate Vulnerability Index’?
[A] Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
[B] Ministry of Science and Technology
[C] Ministry of Power
[D] Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Science and Technology]
Notes:
National Climate Vulnerability Index, developed by the Department of Science and Technology, is used by the Indian government to estimate the impact of heatwaves.
A new study has revealed that more than 90 percent of the population is at risk of heatwaves and India has been underestimating the impact of heatwaves on its development.
37. HUN is a cultural festival celebrated in which Indian State?
[A] Meghalaya
[B] Manipur
[C] Odisha
[D] Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Manipur]
Notes:
HUN festival is an annual cultural festival celebrated in Manipur. It is celebrated by the Thadous community of Manipur to mark the arrival of the new year according to the community and it is a time for the community to offer prayers for a prosperous year ahead.
This year’s festival was inaugurated in the state by Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren.
38. In which state is the Rongali festival celebrated?
[A] Sikkim
[B] New Delhi
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Assam
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Correct Answer: D [Assam]
Notes:
Rongali Festival is a 4-day festival which showcases ethnical diversity, creativity and entrepreneurship is held in Guwahati, Assam. This year marks the 7th edition of the festival and is held from April 20 to 23.
The festival aims to promote the unique culture of Assam through a series of events and activities.
39. ‘Rockwell B1 Lancer’ is a fighter aircraft of which country?
[A] India
[B] France
[C] Russia
[D] USA
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Correct Answer: D [USA]
Notes:
The Rockwell B1 Lancer is a fighter aircraft of the USA. It is also called as the “BONE” and is a supersonic variable-sweep wing, heavy bomber aircraft.
The aircraft has participated in the Exercise Cope India 2023, which is a bilateral air exercise between Indian Air Force and US Air Force.
40. As per a recent research, individuals infected with which disease are significantly more likely to be diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes?
[A] Influenza
[B] COVID-19
[C] Hypertension
[D] Dengue
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Correct Answer: B [COVID-19]
Notes:
Type 2 diabetes is a chronic health condition that impacts the way the body processes blood sugar (glucose).
According to a new research, individuals infected with COVID-19 were significantly more likely to be diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes within a year of their infection, compared to those who have not been exposed to the viral pathogen.