41. The text of UN biodiversity pact, which was released recently, has how many action-oriented global targets?
[A] 17
[B] 23
[C] 35
[D] 42
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Correct Answer: B [23]
Notes:
After the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework by 196 parties was agreed at the 15th meeting of the Conference of Parties (COP15) to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity, the final text of the framework has been released.
The framework, released Montreal city in Canada, includes four goals and 23 action-oriented global targets for urgent action to be achieved by 2030. It also has four long-term goals for 2050 related to the 2050 Vision for Biodiversity.
42. Antim Panghal, who was seen in the news, plays which sports?
[A] Chess
[B] Wrestling
[C] Shooting
[D] Badminton
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Correct Answer: B [Wrestling]
Notes:
Indian female wrestler Antim Panghal has been nominated for the honour of United World Wrestling Rising Star of the Year
In addition to Panghal, the five women across the world who were nominated for the award include Nonoka Ozaki of Japan, Amit Elor of the US, Emma Malmgren of Sweden, and Andreea Ana of Romania.
43. Which institution recommends the minimum support prices (MSPs) for 22 products in India?
[A] Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices
[B] Food Corporation of India
[C] Agricultural produce market committee
[D] Indian Council of Agricultural Research
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Correct Answer: A [Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices]
Notes:
The minimum support prices are announced by the Government of India at the beginning of the sowing season for 22 crops on the basis of the recommendations of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP).
The Union Cabinet approved minimum support prices (MSPs) for copra for 2023 season, based on recommendations of CACP and prices and views of major coconut-growing states. MSP is fixed at Rs 10,860 per quintal for milling copra and at Rs 11,750 per quintal for ball copra.
44. Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) detected anomalies in updation of National Register of Citizens (NRC) in which state/UT?
[A] West Bengal
[B] Assam
[C] Jammu and Kashmir
[D] Punjab
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Correct Answer: B [Assam]
Notes:
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India has detected large-scale anomalies in the updation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) for Assam.
It also flagged the risk of data tampering due to improper software development for the exercise. The updation process of the 1951 NRC for Assam was done under the supervision of the Supreme Court. The updated final NRC was released on August 31, 2019 and it left out 1.9 million of the 33 million applicants on suspicion of their claims as Indian citizens.
45. Union Ministry of Power signed MoU with which organisation to set up early warning systems for vulnerable hydro projects?
[A] DRDO
[B] ISRO
[C] BHEL
[D] HAL
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Correct Answer: A [DRDO]
Notes:
Union Ministry of Power and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to set up early warning systems for vulnerable hydro projects or power stations.
Specific tasks will be formulated between DRDO and respective project developer, under this agreement.
46. International Carbon Exchange Private Ltd (ICX) is the wholly-owned subsidiary of which institution?
[A] Power Exchange India Limited
[B] Indian Energy Exchange
[C] NTPC Limited
[D] REC Limited
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Correct Answer: B [Indian Energy Exchange]
Notes:
Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) announced to set up a wholly-owned subsidiary, International Carbon Exchange Private Ltd (ICX).
ICX will enable participants to buy and sell voluntary carbon credits at competitive prices through its platform and facilitate reduction of global green house gases emission by 45% by 2030.
47. Which country launched the ‘G20 Digital Innovation Alliance (G20-DIA)’?
[A] India
[B] China
[C] Italy
[D] Germany
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Correct Answer: A [India]
Notes:
As part of India’s G20 presidency, the Minister for Electronics & Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw has launched the ‘G20 Digital Innovation Alliance” (G20-DIA)’.
He also launched the ‘Stay Safe Online’ campaign to increase awareness about the safe practices to be used while being online. MeitY is the Nodal Ministry for the G20 Digital Economy Working Group (DEWG). During India’s G20 presidency, MeitY will focus on three priority areas, namely Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), Cyber Security, and Digital Skill Development.
48. Election Commission of India has developed a prototype of a remote electronic voting machine (RVM) for which category of people?
[A] Non Resident Indians
[B] Domestic Migrant Workers
[C] Elderly citizens above 80 years
[D] Persons with Disabilities
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Correct Answer: B [Domestic Migrant Workers]
Notes:
The Election Commission of India has developed a prototype of a remote electronic voting machine (RVM) for domestic migrant voters.
It has invited political parties for a demonstration. If implemented, migrant voters do not need to travel to their home district to exercise their franchise and this will be a major move to increase voter participation.
49. The Indian Army has handed over first-ever 3D printed houses for soldiers at which city?
[A] Leh
[B] Ahmedabad
[C] Jaisalmer
[D] Tawang
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Correct Answer: B [Ahmedabad]
Notes:
The Indian Army has offered the first 3D printed houses for soldiers at Ahmedabad Cantt. They are constructed by the Military Engineering Services (MES) in collaboration with MiCoB Pvt Ltd.
The dwelling unit, with a ground floor plus one configuration are not only cheap but can be constructed in less time. Construction work of the dwelling unit with garage space and first floor was completed in 12 weeks.
50. Election Commission has initiated the delimitation of assembly and parliamentary constituencies in which state?
[A] Himachal Pradesh
[B] Arunachal Pradesh
[C] Assam
[D] Gujarat
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Correct Answer: C [Assam]
Notes:
The Election Commission has initiated the delimitation of assembly and parliamentary constituencies in Assam.
It will use the 2001 census figures for the readjustment of seats. The move to redraw the assembly and parliamentary seats of Assam as per Section 8A of the Representation of the People Act, 1950 has been initiated after a request from the Union Law Ministry.