41. Which type of cancer is caused by Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)?
[A] Cervical Cancer
[B] Breast Cancer
[C] Oral Cancer
[D] Prostate Cancer
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Correct Answer: A [Cervical Cancer]
Notes:
Most cervical cancers are associated with the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) and the HPV vaccine can prevent most cases of if the vaccine is given before girls or women are exposed to the virus.
National Technical Advisory Group for Immunization (NTAGI) has recommended introduction of HPV Vaccine in the Universal Immunization Programme (UIP) with for 9-14 year-old adolescent girls. The Centre has written to all States and UTs to create awareness on prevention of cervical cancer and the importance of HPV vaccine.
42. What is the name given to a business with a value more than USD 10 billion?
[A] Unicorn
[B] Decacorn
[C] Decathlon
[D] Decagon
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Correct Answer: B [Decacorn]
Notes:
Decacorn is the name given to a business with a value more than USD 10 billion. Unicorns are businesses with a value more than USD 1 billion.
Recently, the collective value of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is estimated to have gone up to USD 10.9 billion, thereby becoming a decacorn. Media rights, sponsorships, ticket sales, and in-stadia revenue are the contributors for its revenue.
43. Which song made in India has been shortlisted for the 2023 Oscar Awards in the ‘Best Original Song’ category?
[A] Srivalli
[B] Naatu Naatu
[C] Pasoori
[D] Kesariya
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Correct Answer: B [Naatu Naatu]
Notes:
‘Naatu Naatu’ song from the blockbuster Telugu film ‘RRR’ has been shortlisted for the 2023 Oscar Awards in the ‘Best Original Song’ category.
Gujarati film ‘Chhello Show’ was also shortlisted in the ‘Best International Feature Film’ category. ‘RRR’ was nominated in two categories, ‘Best Picture – Non-English Language’ and ‘Original Song – Motion Picture’ in Golden Globe Awards 2023.
44. What is ‘KALYANI FeRRESTA’ which was launched recently?
[A] Green Bond
[B] Green Steel
[C] Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
[D] Cryptocurrency
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Correct Answer: B [Green Steel]
Notes:
Union Steel Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia launched India’s first Green Steel Brand – KALYANI FeRRESTA.
It has been manufactured by a Pune-based Steel company, Kalyani group by using renewable energy resources. Reecntly Kalyani Strategic Systems bagged an export order worth USD 155 million for artillery guns from another country.
45. Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran is the official portal of which state?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Punjab
[C] Haryana
[D] Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: C [Haryana]
Notes:
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar mentioned that families with annual incomes up to 1,80,000 are being brought under ‘BPL family category’ and around 29 lakh cards will be made in this regard.
He also announced that the government’s official portal Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP) will begin its Citizen Facilitation Center. The state government will celebrate 2023 as ‘Antyodaya Arogya Varsh, and under the ‘Chirayu Yojana’ 29 lakh families shall be given health insurance.
46. 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.
47. Which country’s President outlined a 10-point peace plan recently?
[A] Russia
[B] Ukraine
[C] USA
[D] North Korea
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Correct Answer: B [Ukraine]
Notes:
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has outlined a 10-point peace plan to end the war with Russia.
He has been promoting his 10-point peace plan, discussing it with U.S. President Joe Biden among others. He also urged the the world leaders to hold a Global Peace Summit based on it. Zelenskiy announced his peace formula at a November summit of the Group of 20 major economies.
48. ‘Bhadrachalam Group of Temples’, which were seen in the news, are located in which state?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Karnataka
[C] Telangana
[D] Odisha
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Correct Answer: C [Telangana]
Notes:
The President of India Droupadi Murmu, laid the foundation stone for the project ‘Development of Pilgrimage Facilities at Bhadrachalam Group of Temples’ at Bhadrachalam in the state of Telangana.
She also laid the foundation stone for another project called ‘Development of Pilgrimage and Heritage Infrastructure of UNESCO World Heritage Site at Rudreshwara (Ramappa) Temple’ in the state. Both these projects have been approved under the PRASHAD (National Mission on Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive) Scheme of the Ministry of Tourism.
49. 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.
50. Which country is set to build ‘British Indian Army Memorial’?
[A] USA
[B] Germany
[C] Scotland
[D] France
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Correct Answer: C [Scotland]
Notes:
British Indian Army Memorial is set to be built in the Scottish city of Glasgow, to commemorate the sacrifice of millions of Indian soldiers who fought for the British during the two World Wars.
The memorial is visualised as Scotland’s first permanent memorial wall to recognise the service and sacrifice of the British Indian Army. Approximately 1.3 million Indian soldiers served in World War One, and over 74,000 of them lost their lives.