31. Which state has decided to implement State Millet Mission Scheme?
[A] Haryana
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Madhya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: D [Madhya Pradesh]
Notes:
The state cabinet of Madhya Pradesh has decided to implement the Madhya Pradesh State Millet Mission scheme. The duration of the scheme will be of two years (2023-24 and 2024-25) with an expenditure of over Rs 23 crore.
The scheme will be implemented in all the districts through the Director, Farmers’ Welfare and Agriculture Development.
32. 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.
33. Which state/UT hosted the ‘5th India-UK Home Affairs Dialogue’ in 2023?
[A] Mumbai
[B] New Delhi
[C] Ahmedabad
[D] Chennai
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Correct Answer: B [New Delhi]
Notes:
The 5th India-UK Home Affairs Dialogue was held recently in New Delhi. The Indian delegation was led by Union Home Secretary.
During this event, the Indian delegation pointed out concerns regarding the misuse of the UK’s asylum status by the Pro-Khalistani elements to assist and abet terrorist activities in India.
34. Indian Institute of Petroleum, a CSIR lab, is located in which state/UT?
[A] West Bengal
[B] Uttarakhand
[C] Gujarat
[D] Maharashtra
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Correct Answer: B [Uttarakhand]
Notes:
Dehradun-based Indian Institute of Petroleum, a CSIR lab, recently launched its One Week One Lab (OWOL) campaign.
The campaign marks the celebrations of Dr B.R Ambedkar’s birth anniversary along with the CSIR-IIP’s 64th foundation day on 14th April at its campus in Dehradun.
35. 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.
36. As of 2023, a woman who adopts a child at the age below three months old is entitled for maternity leave of how many weeks?
[A] Eight
[B] Twelve
[C] Sixteen
[D] Twenty
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Correct Answer: B [Twelve]
Notes:
The Section 5(4) of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 allows woman who adopts a child at the age below three months old to be entitled for 12 weeks of maternity leave.
The Supreme Court has recently agreed to hear a petition challenging this provision.
37. Baisakhi (Vaisakhi) is a spring harvest festival primarily celebrated in which state?
[A] Sikkim
[B] Punjab
[C] West Bengal
[D] Rajasthan
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Correct Answer: B [Punjab]
Notes:
Baisakhi is a spring harvest festival celebrated primarily in northern parts of India. It marks the start of the month of Vaisakh.
Vaisakhi is a spring festival which happens in the month of April every year. It is a day to celebrate 1699 – the year when Sikhism was born as a collective faith. Vaisakhi has been a harvest festival in Punjab for a long time, even before it became so important to Sikhs.
38. Shawwal Moon, which was seen in the news, is associated with which religion?
[A] Judaism
[B] Islam
[C] Sikhism
[D] Buddhism
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Correct Answer: B [Islam]
Notes:
The Shawwal Moon is an important celestial event in the Islamic calendar that marks the start of the Eid Al-Fitr.
It occurs in the tenth month of the Islamic calendar, also known as the Hijri calendar. This year, it is likely to be either on April 20 or 21. Each month starts with the sighting of the moon.
39. Which Indian company manufactures the ‘R21/Matrix-M Vaccine’?
[A] Biocon
[B] Serum Institute of India
[C] Dr Reddy Labs
[D] Bharat Biotech
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Correct Answer: B [Serum Institute of India]
Notes:
The R21/Matrix-M vaccine is a malaria vaccine developed by the Oxford University and manufactured by the Serum Institute of India.
The vaccine, which leverages Novavax’s adjuvant technology, has been licensed for use in Ghana by the country’s Food and Drugs Authority.
40. Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary is situated in which state/UT?
[A] Kerala
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Karnataka
[D] Odisha
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Correct Answer: B [Tamil Nadu]
Notes:
Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary, situated in Tamil Nadu, is one of the oldest in India. It is one of the four sanctuaries in the state that will undergo development at the cost of Rs.20 crore.
Other sanctuaries that are to be developed are the Karaivetti sanctuary, the Koonthankulam bird sanctuary and Pulicat.