31. Which institution has launched the ‘Mission 50K-EV4ECO’?
[A] RBI
[B] SIDBI
[C] SEBI
[D] NITI Aayog
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Correct Answer: B [SIDBI]
Notes:
The Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) has announced the launch of a pilot phase of ‘Mission 50K-EV4ECO’
The pilot scheme aims at strengthening the EV ecosystem, including uptake for two, three and four-wheelers through direct and indirect lending.
32. ‘Satuani and Jur Sital’ are the festivals celebrated in which state/UT?
[A] West Bengal
[B] Bihar
[C] Assam
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: B [Bihar]
Notes:
Satuani is a festival related to nature. The traditional harvest festival will be celebrated in North India mainly in Bihar to mark the start of the summer season.
It includes eating sattu made out of lentil flour. Jur Sital, also known as Maithili new year will be observed on the next day of Satuani.
33. Which institution released guidelines for assessment of child suspects in heinous offences?
[A] UNICEF
[B] NITI Aayog
[C] NCPCR
[D] NCW
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Correct Answer: C [NCPCR]
Notes:
The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) issued guidelines for the first time for conducting ‘preliminary assessment’ of child suspects.
The guidelines will help to determine whether a child should be treated as a minor or not in criminal cases which come under the ‘heinous’ offences category of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015. Juvenile Justice Board is responsible for conducting preliminary assessment.
34. 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.
35. Which virus has been recently found to trigger cancer?
[A] Epstein-Barr Virus
[B] Aichi Virus
[C] Chikungunya virus
[D] Human astrovirus
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Correct Answer: A [Epstein-Barr Virus]
Notes:
The Epstein–Barr virus is one of the nine known human herpesvirus types in the herpes family. A new study has found that this virus, which primarily spreads via saliva, can evolve into cancer.
Researchers at the University of California San Diego have discovered how the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) can exploit genomic weaknesses to trigger cancer, while also decreasing the body’s ability to suppress it.
36. As per the UNFPA Report, which country is expected to be the most populated by mid-2023?
[A] China
[B] India
[C] USA
[D] Indonesia
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Correct Answer: B [India]
Notes:
As per the ‘United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)’s State of World Population 2023’ report, India’s population is expected to reach 1.429 billion by the end of the year, according to the U.N. China will be at second place, with 1.426 billion people.
This will make India the most populous country in the world for the first time. This number is expected to be 2.96 million more than the population of China.
37. What is the name coined for the collection of marine debris in the Northern Pacific Ocean?
[A] High Sea Debris
[B] Mid Oceanic Debris
[C] Great Pacific Garbage Patch
[D] American Debris Stream
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Correct Answer: C [Great Pacific Garbage Patch]
Notes:
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is a collection of marine debris in the North Pacific Ocean. It is also known as the Pacific trash vortex, spans waters from the West Coast of North America to Japan.
Marine debris is litter that ends up in the ocean, seas, and other large bodies of water. A recent study by Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) shows that this giant collection of plastic trash has also become home to thousands of marine life, creating a new kind of ecosystem.
38. 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.
39. 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.
40. Scientists of which institution have recently identified Electromagnetic Ion Cyclotron (EMIC) waves?
[A] Indian Space Research Organisation
[B] IIT – Madras
[C] Indian Antarctic station
[D] National Institute of Ocean Technology
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Correct Answer: C [Indian Antarctic station]
Notes:
The Scientists of Indian Antarctic station, Maitri, have recently identified and studied the characteristics of Electromagnetic Ion Cyclotron (EMIC) waves, which are a form of plasma waves.
These waves are said to play an important role in precipitation of killer electrons (electrons having speed close to speed of light, which form the radiation belt of planet Earth), which are hazardous to our space-borne technology and instruments.