21. What is the theme of the ‘International Mountain Day 2021’?
[A] Sustainable Mountain Tourism
[B] Tourism amidst Pandemic
[C] Mountains are Mothers
[D] Mountain Wisdom
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Correct Answer: A [Sustainable Mountain Tourism]
Notes:
December 11 is celebrated as International Mountain Day every year, as designated by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
International Mountain Day creates awareness about the importance of mountains to life. This year’s theme for International Mountain Day is Sustainable Mountain Tourism. According to the UN, mountain tourism attracts about 15-20 per cent of global tourism.
22. Which Indian state has notified to constitute a “Samanya Varg Aayog”?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Gujarat
[C] Himachal Pradesh
[D] Bihar
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Correct Answer: C [Himachal Pradesh]
Notes:
The state government of Himachal Pradesh recently notified to constitute a “Samanya Varg Aayog”. This was notified amid an aggressive protest by the general category people.
A large number of people in the state belonging to the general category had been demanding to constitute a commission for them.
23. Which country is associated with the “Protect Our Democracy Act”?
[A] USA
[B] Canada
[C] India
[D] Indonesia
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Correct Answer: A [USA]
Notes:
In the United States, the House voted to pass the Protect Our Democracy Act, which addresses presidential abuses of power. The bill faces an uncertain future in the Senate, at present.
The Act also stresses the checks and balances between the branches of government. It aims to strengthen limitation on presidential pardons, requirement for candidates for president and vice president to submit their personal tax returns for 10 years, and acceptance of any foreign or domestic emoluments.
24. Naftali Bennett, who was seen in the news, is the Prime Minister of which country?
[A] Italy
[B] France
[C] Israel
[D] Malaysia
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Correct Answer: C [Israel]
Notes:
Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett became the first Prime Minister of Israel to visit the United Arab Emirates.
He recently arrived in the United Arab Emirates to meet the Gulf state’s Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan. The two countries signed a US-brokered agreement known as the Abraham Accords.
25. India recently voted against a resolution on climate change, in which forum?
[A] UNFCCC
[B] UNSC
[C] UNDP
[D] WTO
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Correct Answer: B [UNSC]
Notes:
India voted against a UN Security Council (UNSC) draft resolution that linked climate change with global security challenges.
Moved jointly by Niger and Ireland, the draft resolution called on “integrate climate-related security risk as a central component into comprehensive conflict-prevention strategies.”India argued that this resolution would only create friction among the UN membership.
26. Parker Solar Probe, which was seen in the news recently, was launched by which space agency?
[A] ISRO
[B] NASA
[C] Blue Origin
[D] JAXA
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Correct Answer: B [NASA]
Notes:
Parker Solar Probe of NASA has successfully flown through the Sun’s upper atmosphere, the corona. It is an extreme environment that’s roughly 2 million degrees Fahrenheit.
The probe has sampled particles and magnetic fields from the corona. A key instrument on board the probe, the Solar Probe Cup, collects particles from the Sun’s atmosphere. the outer boundary, which scientists call the Alfven point.
27. Which state/UT got is first ever FM Radio station- ‘Top FM radio 91.1’?
[A] Goa
[B] Assam
[C] Ladakh
[D] Sikkim
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Correct Answer: C [Ladakh]
Notes:
Ladakh recently got its first ever FM radio station in its capital city Leh. The first-ever Top FM radio was launched in Leh.
The frequency for Leh & Kargil will be 91.1 FM and it will cover 50 kilometres aerial distance in radius in the Union Territory.
28. Which institution released the “Tracking Universal Coverage – 2021 Global Monitoring Report”?
[A] WTO
[B] WHO
[C] FAO
[D] WEF
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Correct Answer: B [WHO]
Notes:
The World Health Organization recently released the “Tracking Universal Coverage – 2021 Global Monitoring Report”.
On the occasion of Universal Health Coverage day, World Bank also released the “Global Monitoring Report on Financial Protection in Health 2021”. The report showed that the COVID-19 pandemic is likely to halt two decades of global progress towards Universal Health Coverage.
29. “bob World Wave”, launched by Bank of Baroda (BoB) is a …………..
[A] Global Debit Card
[B] Wearable Device
[C] AI Chatbot
[D] Investment Platform
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Correct Answer: B [Wearable Device]
Notes:
India’s leading public sector bank “bob World Wave” has launched a solution for digital banking payments, named bob World Wave.
The bob World Wave is a wearable device, which will allow customers to monitor their Sp02, body temperature, heart rate and blood pressure. BoB has partnered with NPCI to offer the wearable payment solution.
30. Researchers at which institution have developed an RT-PCR based kit to detect Omicron variant?
[A] IISC
[B] IIT- Delhi
[C] NIV
[D] AIIMS
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Correct Answer: B [IIT- Delhi]
Notes:
Researchers at IIT Delhi’s Kusuma School of Biological Sciences have developed an RT-PCR based kit for detection of the Omicron (B.1.1.529.1) variant of SARS-CoV-2.
The assay is based on detecting specific mutations, which are present in the Omicron variant and absent in other currently present variants of SARS-CoV-2. Globally, the detection of the Omicron variant requires over 3 days.