31. Buzi Bridge, which was inaugurated recently, was built by India in which country?
[A] Sri Lanka
[B] Maldives
[C] Mozambique
[D] Bangladesh
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Correct Answer: C [Mozambique]
Notes:
The Buzi Bridge was inaugurated by Union External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar. The Minister also had a meeting with President of Assembly Esperança Bias.
It was built as part of 132 km Tica-Buzi-Nova-Sofala Road project by India in Mozambique.
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. Virginia Norwood, who passed away recently, was associated with which field?
[A] Politics
[B] Aerospace
[C] Business
[D] Sports
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Correct Answer: B [Aerospace]
Notes:
Virginia Norwood, the aerospace pioneer, has passed away recently at the age of 96. She invented a scanner that has enabled scientists to map and study the earth for more than 50 years.
Ms. Norwood, a physicist, was the person primarily responsible for designing the scanner that made the Landsat satellite program possible.
34. 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.
35. 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.
36. 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.
37. 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.
38. What is the name for the hybrid solar eclipse which will transit from an annular eclipse to a total eclipse?
[A] Ningaloo Eclipse
[B] Partial Eclipse
[C] Helcos Eclipse
[D] Lumbar Eclipse
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Correct Answer: A [Ningaloo Eclipse]
Notes:
The Ningaloo Eclipse is a hybrid solar eclipse in which the eclipse will transit from an annular eclipse to a total eclipse in certain regions of the world and again transit back to an annular eclipse.
A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun, thereby obscuring the view of the Sun from a small part of the Earth. There are four types of solar eclipses: total, partial, hybrid, and annular.
39. Which state passed a bill to provide reservation in state government jobs from 60 percent to 77 percent?
[A] Kerala
[B] Jharkhand
[C] West Bengal
[D] Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Jharkhand]
Notes:
Jharkhand Reservation of Vacancies in Posts and Services (Amendment) Bill, 2022 proposes a raise in reservation in state government jobs from 60 percent to 77 percent for SC, ST and OBC communities as well as the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS).
Jharkhand Governor recently returned this bill to the government, directing it to be reviewed.
40. Which Union Ministry launched the ‘YUVA PORTAL’ to identify potential young Start-Ups?
[A] Ministry of Science and Technology
[B] Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
[C] Ministry of Power
[D] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports]
Notes:
Union Science and Technology Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh launches ‘YUVA PORTAL’ to identify potential young Start-Ups.
Dr. Jitendra Singh launched the One Week -One Lab programme. It will offer the opportunity to the CSIR labs to showcase the work being done by them so that others can avail of it.