41. Which organization has manufactured the Multi-Mode Hand Grenades which was recently handed over to the Indian Army?
[A] Economic Explosives Limited
[B] DRDO
[C] Bharat Forge
[D] Larsen & Toubro
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Correct Answer: A [Economic Explosives Limited]
Notes:
- The first batch of Multi-Mode Hand Grenades (MMHG), manufactured by Economic Explosives Limited (EEL) following Transfer of Technology from Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory of Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), was handed over to the Indian Army.
- MMHG works in both offensive & defensive modes with high accuracy and reliability.
- The grenade is not just more lethal, but is safer to use.
- It has a distinctive design that gives flexibility of employment in both defensive (fragmentation) and offensive (stun) modes.
- It has a highly accurate delay time, very high reliability in usage and safe for carriage.
42. What is the name of the force comprising of 32 female staff that has been constituted to combat Naxalism in the Sukma district?
[A] Rani of Jhansi Regiment
[B] The Winners
[C] Durga Fighter
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Durga Fighter]
Notes:
- A ‘Durga Fighter’ force comprising 32 female staff has been constituted to combat Naxalism in the Naxal-affected Sukma district.
- The idea behind an all-women force is to promote gender equality.
- They will be trained for commando duty for a month.
- Asha Sen will be the captain of Durga Fighter.
43. Which State/UT has adopted Indian wrestling and is expected to pump in an investment of Rs 170 crore?
[A] Haryana
[B] Himachal Pradesh
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Rajasthan
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Correct Answer: C [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
- In a massive boost for the Indian wrestling, the Uttar Pradesh government has adopted the sport and is expected to pump in an investment of Rs 170 crore in infrastructure and support to the wrestlers till the 2032 Olympics.
- Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brijbhushan Sharan Singh said that they took inspiration from the Odisha government’s support to the sport of hockey and they approached the UP government for a similar assistance to their game.
- The WFI President said this deal with the UP government will allow them to plan exposure trips to foreign countries even for India’s Cadet level wrestlers.
44. With which country’s accountancy organization, Institute of Chartered Accountants of India has partnered to strengthen cooperation in matters of accountancy profession?
[A] Russia
[B] Japan
[C] Australia
[D] France
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Correct Answer: A [Russia]
Notes:
- The Union Cabinet on August 25, 2021 approved signing of a pact between the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and the Institute of Professional Accountants of Russia (IPAR) to strengthen cooperation in matters of accountancy profession.
- The pact would help in establishing mutual co-operation in the areas of professional accountancy training, professional ethics, technical research and advancement of accounting knowledge, professional and intellectual development.
45. With which organization, India has held an Engineering Partnership Summit which was organized by EEPC India?
[A] BRICS
[B] World Trade Organization
[C] BIMSTEC
[D] ASEAN
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Correct Answer: D [ASEAN]
Notes:
- Minister of state for commerce Anupriya Patel said the Association of Southeast Asian nations (ASEAN) will be an important region for India with an export target of $46 billion in meeting the global export target of $400 billion in the current fiscal year.
- She was addressing the India-ASEAN Engineering Partnership Summit organized by Engineering Exports Promotion Council (EEPC) India with the support from the Ministry of External Affairs and Department of Commerce.
46. Who has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Germany?
[A] Manpreet Vohra
[B] Ajay Bisaria
[C] Harish Parvathaneni
[D] Jawed Ashraf
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Correct Answer: C [Harish Parvathaneni]
Notes:
- Harish Parvathaneni, an Indian Foreign Service officer of the 1990 batch, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Germany.
- He is presently serving as an additional secretary in the MEA’s headquarters in Delhi.
47. Which date in August is observed as Women’s Equality Day?
[A] August 27
[B] August 26
[C] August 28
[D] August 25
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Correct Answer: B [August 26]
Notes:
- United States is commemorating the 101st year of Women’s Equality Day.
- On August 26, the day is largely commemorated in the United States to honour American women gaining the constitutional right to vote.
- The United States Congress established August 26 as “Women’s Equality Day” in 1971, and it was approved in 1973.
- Women’s Equality Day draws attention to women’s ongoing struggles towards gaining full equality.
48. Which Indian state has undertaken a Biodiversity conservation project, with the support of the French development agency ‘AFD’?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: C [Rajasthan]
Notes:
- Rajasthan has undertaken a biodiversity conservation project in eastern districts of the state, with the support of the French development agency Agence Francaise de Developpement (AFD).
- The Rajasthan Forestry and Bio development Project planned had already received the approval of the state government.
- It aims to promote eco-tourism and other sustainable income generation activities in the target villages with assistance to nearly 1200 self-help groups.
- A biodiversity park is also proposed to be developed in Bharatpur as part of the project.
49. S.P. Sethuraman, who was seen in the news, is associated with which sports?
[A] Cricket
[B] Hockey
[C] Chess
[D] Tennis
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Correct Answer: C [Chess]
Notes:
- Indian Grandmaster S.P. Sethuraman won the Barcelona Open chess tournament title here while compatriot Karthikeyan Murali finished third.
- Sethuraman collected 7.5 points from nine rounds and was declared as the winner, on the basis of a better tie-break score.
- Daniil Yuffa of Russia also finished with the same points as the 28-year-old Indian player.
- Sethuraman, the top seed, remained unbeaten through the nine rounds, winning six matches and drawing three.
50. ‘Mera Watan Mera Chaman’, is a programme hosted by which Union Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Rural Development
[B] Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
[C] Ministry of Minority Affairs
[D] Ministry of Women and Child Development
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Correct Answer: C [Ministry of Minority Affairs]
Notes:
- Ministry of Minority Affairs has organised ‘Mera Watan Mera Chaman’ Mushaira in New Delhi as part of Amrit Mahotsav of 75th Year of India’s Independence.
- During the programme renowned poets from the country recited their poetry and couplets.
- The Minority Affairs Ministry has planned organise the “Mera Watan, Mera Chaman” Mushairas and Kavi Sammelans across the country till 2023.
- In all those programmes, renowned as well as emerging poets will give patriotic message of “Ek Bharat- Shrestha Bharat”.
