21. As per a recent study, which national park of India is releasing more carbon than it is absorbing?
[A] Pakke Tiger Reserve
[B] Namdapha National Park
[C] Kaziranga National Park
[D] Kuno National Park
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Correct Answer: C [Kaziranga National Park]
Notes:
As per a recent research, Kaziranga National Park in Assam, is releasing more carbon than it is absorbing.
The National Park is home to the largest-population of the one-horned rhinoceros in the world. Usually, forests absorb more carbon than they release, which makes them carbon sinks. This is mainly due to decreasing rainfall in the region.
22. Which Indian bank has partnered with NSE Academy to promote financial literacy as a necessary life skill?
[A] Punjab National Bank
[B] ICICI Bank
[C] State Bank of India
[D] Axis Bank
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Correct Answer: C [State Bank of India]
Notes:
State Bank of India’s Strategic Training Unit has entered into a partnership with NSE Academy to promote financial literacy as a necessary life skill.
Five inaugural Massive Online Open Courses (MOOCs) of SBI have been on the NSE Knowledge Hub platform. The e-courses enable learners to gather knowledge on various aspects of banking and financial services.
23. India signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Tourism cooperation with which country?
[A] France
[B] Australia
[C] UK
[D] Sri Lanka
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Correct Answer: B [Australia]
Notes:
India and Australia have signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Tourism cooperation in New Delhi.
The Memorandum of Understanding in the field of tourism will enhance cooperation and encourage Expansion of bilateral relations in tourism. It will facilitate Exchange of information and data related to tourism, Cooperation between tourism stakeholders.
24. Which network of the Indian Railways launched first QR code-based payment?
[A] Western Network
[B] North Eastern Network
[C] Southern Network
[D] Northern Network
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Correct Answer: C [Southern Network]
Notes:
Southern Railway has introduced Quick Response (QR) code-based payment of ticket fare in Automatic Ticket Vending Machines (ATVMs).
This aims to encourage cashless transactions and digital payments. As per the Railway administration, journey and platform tickets can be purchased using QR code facility. Renewal of season tickets can also be completed digitally.
25. Which country has recently deferred ratification of Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP)?
[A] Philippines
[B] Malaysia
[C] Maldives
[D] Nepal
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Correct Answer: A [Philippines]
Notes:
Philippines has recently deferred ratification of Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP).
This decision has been taken after farmers and other civil society groups in the country expressed strong apprehensions against the mega trade deal signed. India has decided to stay out of RCEP, as per current situations.
26. The Chief Justice of which neighbouring country of India has faced “impeachment” procedure?
[A] Sri Lanka
[B] Nepal
[C] Afghanistan
[D] Pakistan
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Correct Answer: B [Nepal]
Notes:
Cholendra Shumsher Rana became the second Chief Justice of Nepal to face ‘impeachment’ procedure in Parliament in seven years over allegations of corruption
The Chief Justice Rana has been suspended pending final disposal of the case, and Dipak Karki, the senior most Judge in the Supreme Court has taken over as the acting Chief Justice.
27. Which Indian company has a joint-venture with Luxembourg-based SES, to deliver broadband services across India?
[A] Airtel
[B] Jio Platforms
[C] Vi
[D] BSNL
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Correct Answer: B [Jio Platforms]
Notes:
Digital services company Jio Platforms has formed a joint-venture with Luxembourg-based SES to deliver satellite broadband services across India.
SES is a satellite-linked content connectivity solutions provider SES to deliver satellite broadband services across India. The joint venture will provide SES’s satellite data and connectivity services in India.
28. The Lassa fever, which was seen in the news, is spread by which species?
[A] Rats
[B] Bats
[C] Mosquitoes
[D] Swine
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Correct Answer: A [Rats]
Notes:
The Lassa fever-causing virus is found in West Africa and was first discovered in 1969 in Lassa, Nigeria. The fever is spread by rats.
It is primarily found in countries in West Africa including Sierra Leone, Liberia, Guinea, and Nigeria where it is endemic. Recently, three persons were diagnosed with Lassa fever in the UK and died. The cases have been linked to travel to West African countries.
29. Which state has the maximum households electrified through the solar-based standalone system, under Saubhagya scheme?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Rajasthan
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Gujarat
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Correct Answer: B [Rajasthan]
Notes:
Rajasthan has the maximum households electrified through the solar-based standalone system, under Saubhagya scheme.
The hill states of Himachal Pradesh and Sikkim and the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir had no beneficiaries under the initiative. Rajasthan (1,23,682 households) is followed by Chhattisgarh (65,373), Uttar Pradesh (53,234).
30. Which is the venue of ‘DefExpo 2022’ Defence Exhibition?
[A] Goa
[B] Chennai
[C] Gandhi Nagar
[D] Varanasi
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Correct Answer: C [Gandhi Nagar]
Notes:
DefExpo 2022, India’s biennial flagship defence exhibition is scheduled to be held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat in the month of March.
More than 900 defence firms and 55 countries have so far confirmed their participation in the Expo. It is also claimed to be Asia’s largest defence exhibition. Out of the 900 exhibitors at the event, more than 100 are foreign players. The 2020 edition of the Expo was held at Lucknow