41. Mark Rutte, who apologised for the country’s historical role in slavery and slave trade, is the Prime Minister of which country?
[A] USA
[B] Canada
[C] Germany
[D] Netherlands
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Correct Answer: D [Netherlands]
Notes:
Netherlands Prime Minister Mark Rutte apologised for the country’s historical role in slavery and slave trade.
The Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte addressed the invited guests after apologising on behalf of his government for the Netherlands’ historical role in slavery and the slave trade at the National Archives in The Hague.
42. When is the ‘National Mathematics Day’ observed every year?
[A] 18 December
[B] 22 December
[C] 25 December
[D] 27 December
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Correct Answer: B [22 December]
Notes:
National Mathematics Day is observed on December 22 every year. It marks the birth anniversary of legendary mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan.
In 2012, then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh declared December 22 as National Mathematics Day. Srinivasa Ramanujan, a legendary mathematician, was born on December 22, 1887 and his contribution the field led to resolution of many unsolved theorems.
43. Which institution received approval from SEBI to set up Social Stock Exchange (SSE)?
[A] NITI Aayog
[B] State Bank of India
[C] National Stock Exchange
[D] PFRDA
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Correct Answer: C [National Stock Exchange]
Notes:
National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) has received in-principle approval from the Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to set up a Social Stock Exchange (SSE) as a separate segment of the NSE.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in her Union Budget speech of 2019-20, proposed the creation of a Social Stock Exchange, under the regulatory ambit of SEBI, for listing social enterprises and voluntary organisations.
44. What is the aim of ‘Jan Vishwas Bill’, which was recently tabled in Lok Sabha?
[A] Anti-terrorism
[B] Ease of doing business
[C] Eradication of Mal-nutrition
[D] Police Reforms
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Correct Answer: B [Ease of doing business]
Notes:
Commerce and industry Minister Piyush Goyal in Lok Sabha introduced Jan Vishwas Bill, which seeks to promote ease of business..
The bill seeks to decriminalise minor offences by amending 183 provisions in 42 Acts. The Bill was later referred to a 31-member joint committee of Parliament for scrutiny. The bill will also help in reducing the burden on judiciary.
45. Which Ministry is associated with ‘One Rank One Pension (OROP)’ scheme?
[A] Ministry of Home Affairs
[B] Ministry of Defence
[C] Ministry of Finance
[D] Ministry of Corporate Affairs
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Defence]
Notes:
The Union Cabinet approved pending One Rank One Pension (OROP) revision for retirees from armed forces and their families.
The scheme has been delayed since July 2019. Arrears will be paid from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2022 which is approximately ₹23,638 crore. As per the Defence Ministry, over 25.13 lakh people, including over 4.52 lakh new beneficiaries, armed forces pensioners and family pensioners will benefit.
46. Which institution initiated a study of fees and expenses of Mutual Funds?
[A] RBI
[B] SEBI
[C] NITI Aayog
[D] PM-EAC
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Correct Answer: B [SEBI]
Notes:
Capital markets regulator SEBI said that it has initiated a detailed study of fees and expenses charged by mutual funds.
The study would seek to encourage new participants, encourage adoption of technology, discourage cross subsidisation across schemes, close arbitrage opportunities, and curbing malpractices if any in the practice.
47. Home Affairs Ministry and which state signed cessation of operations agreement with ZUF armed group?
[A] Manipur
[B] Assam
[C] Arunachal Pradesh
[D] Sikkim
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Correct Answer: A [Manipur]
Notes:
The Union government and the Manipur government have signed a cessation of operations agreement with the Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF).
ZUF is a Manipur-based Naga armed group, which has been demanding a separate State for the Zeliangrong Naga tribe. The agreement seeks rehabilitation and re-settlement of the armed cadres.
48. Which Union Ministry launched the ‘City Finance Rankings 2022’?
[A] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
[B] Ministry of Finance
[C] Ministry of Corporate Affairs
[D] Ministry of MSME
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Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs]
Notes:
Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs has recently released the draft guidelines for a new ranking system of cities based on their financial performance and beautification.
The ‘City Finance Rankings 2022’ aims to evaluate and reward urban local bodies on the basis of their strength across resource mobilisation, expenditure performance and fiscal governance systems. The ‘City Beauty Competition’ initiative aims to recognise efforts made by the cities and wards towards creating beautiful, innovative and inclusive public spaces.
49. Anil Kumar Lahoti has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of which institution?
[A] UIDAI
[B] Railway Board
[C] myGOV
[D] PMFBY
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Correct Answer: B [Railway Board]
Notes:
Former Central Railway General Manager Anil Kumar Lahoti has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Railway Board.
He will be taking over the chairmanship from Vinay Kumar Tripathi on January 1. The Railway board has been transitioning to a new integrated service named Indian Railway Management Service.
50. Brijesh Damani, who was seen in the news, plays which sports?
[A] Chess
[B] Badminton
[C] Billiards
[D] Cricket
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Correct Answer: C [Billiards]
Notes:
Asian Games silver medallist Brijesh Damani won his maiden National Billiards Championship as he defeated his fellow player Dhruv Sitwala in Indore.
Indian Oil’s Brijesh had defeated B. Bhaskar of Karnataka and reigning World 6Red Champion S. Shrikrishna in quarterfinal and semifinal. At present, Brijesh has six international medals, including a silver at the 2010 Guangzhou Asian Games.