31. Which bloc has set up a set up a task force to monitor OpenAI’s ChatGPT?
[A] SAARC
[B] EU
[C] ASEAN
[D] G-20
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Correct Answer: B [EU]
Notes:
The European Data Protection Board is an autonomous institute in charge of supervising data protection regulations within the European Union.
It has recently decided to set up a task force to monitor Open AI’s ChatGPT. Italy last month imposed a temporarily ban on ChatGPT.
32. As per the ‘Banking on Climate Chaos Report’ which is the top bank in financing fossil fuels globally from 2016–2022?
[A] Citi Bank
[B] JP Morgan Chase
[C] Wells Fargo
[D] Bank of America
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Correct Answer: B [JP Morgan Chase]
Notes:
The ‘Banking on Climate Chaos Report’ was co-authored by several institutions including Rainforest Action Network, BankTrack, Indigenous Environmental Network among others.
According to this report, world’s 60 largest banks have spent 5.5 trillion USD for funding fossil fuel projects since 2016, when the Paris Agreement came into effect. J P Morgan Chase is the top bank financing fossil fuels globally from 2016–2022.
33. The ‘Bharat Gaurav Tourist train’ was flagged off to mark birth anniversary of which leader in April?
[A] Jawaharlal Nehru
[B] Dr B R Ambedkar
[C] Subash Chandra Bose
[D] Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
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Correct Answer: B [Dr B R Ambedkar]
Notes:
Union Tourism Minister G Krishan Reddy and Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Dr. Virendra Kumar flagged off Bharat Gaurav Tourist train to mark the birth anniversary of Dr B R Ambedkar from New Delhi.
Government has developed Panchteerth, five place associated with Dr Ambedkar. During the 8-day tour, the train will cover cities including, New Delhi, Mhow, Nagpur, Varanasi and sacred Buddhist sites like Sanchi, Sarnath, Gayaand Rajgir and Nalanda.
34. Which country has confirmed financial support of USD 1 billion to Pakistan?
[A] Russia
[B] China
[C] USA
[D] UAE
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Correct Answer: D [UAE]
Notes:
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has confirmed financial support of USD 1 billion to Pakistan. This was announced by the Finance Minister of Pakistan.
Pakistan is tackling a major economic crisis as it awaits USD 1.1 billion tranche of funding from the Washington-based International Monetary Fund, part of a USD 6.5 billion bailout package the IMF approved in 2019.
35. Imam Ali Bin Abi Talib was associated with which state / UT?
[A] Uttarakhand
[B] Ladakh
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Goa
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Correct Answer: B [Ladakh]
Notes:
In the Union Territory of Ladakh, people from across Kargil reached the Kargil Bazaar in the form of Mourning Processions to mark Imam Ali Bin Abi Talib’s martyrdom. The day coincides with 21st day of Ramadan.
Imam Ali Bin Abi Talib was the last Caliph of the Rashidun Caliphate. He is believed to be the first Imam and the rightful political and religious successor of the Islamic prophet Muhammad by Shias.
36. What is ‘Cycas pectinate’ that was seen in the news recently?
[A] Plant
[B] Vaccine
[C] Gecko
[D] Spider
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Correct Answer: A [Plant]
Notes:
Cycas pectinate is a plant species of Genus Cycas which is the found in the north-eastern part of India, Nepal, Bhutan, South China etc. It is the only ‘Cycas’ species found in Bhutan.
It usually grows at an elevation of 300 m to 1200 m and in difficult terrains. A new study has found that this vulnerable species is threatened in the Himalayan country due to habitat loss and its overcollection as an ornamental plant.
37. Who has been conferred with the ‘Malcolm Adiseshiah Award 2023’?
[A] Urjit Patel
[B] Shaktikanta Das
[C] Amartya Sen
[D] Utsa Patnaik
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Correct Answer: D [Utsa Patnaik]
Notes:
Utsa Patnaik, a famous economist, has been chosen for the Malcolm Adiseshiah Award 2023. The award is conferred every year by the Malcolm & Elizabeth Adiseshiah Trust to honour social scientists.
Utsa Patnaik, a renowned Indian Marxian economist, taught at the Centre for Economic Studies and Planning at Jawaharlal Nehru University.
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. 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.