21. Pakyang and Soreng, are the two new districts, to be formed in which state?
[A] Arunachal Pradesh
[B] Sikkim
[C] Assam
[D] Nagaland
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Correct Answer: B [Sikkim]
Notes:
The Sikkim Assembly passed Sikkim (Re-Organisation of Districts) Bill, 2021 bill, for the creation of two more districts named Pakyang and Soreng.
Sikkim will have six districts after Governor Ganga Prasad gives his assent to the bill. The House also passed an amendment bill to rename Sikkim State University after Mt Kanchenjunga, the guardian deity of the people.
22. The NIPER (Amendment) Bill recently passed in the Parliament, seeks to accord ‘institute of national importance’ status to ………….
[A] Institutes of pharmaceutical education and research
[B] Institutes of petroleum research
[C] Institutes of physical education
[D] Institutes of philosophical research
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Correct Answer: A [Institutes of pharmaceutical education and research]
Notes:
Parliament recently passed the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (Amendment) Bill.
It aims to accord the status of ‘institute of national importance’ to six more institutes of pharmaceutical education and research situated in Ahmedabad, Hajipur, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Guwahati and Raebareli. It also aims to set up an advisory council for them.
23. Which institution released ‘Report on country level-secondary and tertiary level and district level emergency and injury care in India’?
[A] Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
[B] NITI Aayog
[C] National Highways Authority of India
[D] NABFID
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Correct Answer: B [NITI Aayog]
Notes:
NITI Aayog released a report titled ‘Report on country level-secondary and tertiary level and district level emergency and injury care in India’.
These reports highlight the prevailing gaps in ambulance services, health infrastructure, human resources, and equipment in the provision of optimal care. NITI Aayog aims to set up an efficient, professional, and integrated emergency-care system.
24. Which Chess player won the FIDE World Championship?
[A] Magnus Carlsen
[B] Viswanathan Anand
[C] Koneru Humpy
[D] Nepomniachtchi
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Correct Answer: A [Magnus Carlsen]
Notes:
The present world chess champion Magnus Carlsen of Norway defended his title and won the FIDE World Championship in Dubai.
Carlsen beat Ian Nepomniachtchi of Russia, crossing the seven point threshold to win the global tournament held at Dubai’s Expo 2020 in the United Arab Emirates.Carlsen clinched his fifth world championship title.
25. 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.
26. As per the updated DICGC Act, account holders can access their insured deposit amount within …… days
[A] 30
[B] 45
[C] 90
[D] 180
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Correct Answer: C [90]
Notes:
Indian Government passed an amendment to the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation Act to ensure that account holders can access their insured deposit amount within 90 days.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended a bank deposit insurance programme and said that Rs 1,300 crore had been paid to over 1 lakh depositors whose banks faced financial crises. 3 lakh such depositors were set to receive funds stuck in such accounts.
27. As per the new research, what is the largest known flying animal to have ever lived on Earth?
[A] Quetzalcoatlus
[B] Pteranodon
[C] Hatzegopteryx
[D] Argentavis
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Correct Answer: A [Quetzalcoatlus]
Notes:
As per a new research, Quetzalcoatlus was the largest known flying animal to have ever lived on Earth.
The animal is claimed to have a 12-metre wingspan, as per a research collection published by the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology. The research team found that the creature took flight like a fighter jet off an aircraft carrier after years of research.
28. As of 2021, India has bilateral air bubble agreements with how many countries?
[A] 13
[B] 33
[C] 53
[D] 73
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Correct Answer: B [33]
Notes:
The Indian government has recently finalized an air bubble agreement with Australia, which will allow all eligible passengers to travel between the two countries.
India currently has bilateral air bubble agreements with 33 countries, which include Afghanistan, Australia, France, Germany, Iraq, Japan, Russia, Rwanda, Singapore, the UAE, the UK, and the USA among others. Australian airline Qantas has recently started flights between Sydney and New Delhi.
29. Which country recently witnessed over 30 tornadoes or strong wings?
[A] USA
[B] Australia
[C] China
[D] Philippines
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Correct Answer: A [USA]
Notes:
The United States witnessed over 30 tornadoes ripped through at least six states (Kentucky, Arkansas, Illinois, Mississippi, Missouri and Tennessee).
As per the officials, the death toll could exceed 80 due to the tornadoes that hit across parts of the central and southern United States. More damages were found in the state of Kentucky, where over 70 people died and several buildings, factories and warehouses were damaged.
30. Which state topped the list with maximum number of beneficiaries under Atmanirbhar Bharat Rojgar Yojana (ABRY)?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Maharashtra]
Notes:
Maharashtra tops the list of states with maximum number of beneficiaries under the Atmanirbhar Bharat Rojgar Yojana (ABRY).
It is followed by Tamilnadu and Gujarat. ABRY was announced as a part of Aatmanirbhar Bharat 3.0 package to boost the economy, increase the employment generation along with social security benefits.