21. Which businessperson overtook Mukesh Ambani as Asia’s richest person?
[A] Gautam Adani
[B] Cyrus Poonawalla
[C] Shiv Nadar
[D] Radhakishan Damani
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Correct Answer: A [Gautam Adani]
Notes:
Businessman Gautam Adani overtook Reliance Industries Chairperson Mukesh Ambani as Asia’s richest person, according to the Bloomberg’s Billionaires Index.
The real-time data on the index showed that Adani’s net worth stood at USD 88.5 billion (approximately Rs 6.6 lakh crore) and Ambani’s at USD 87.8 billion (approximately Rs 6.5 lakh crore). Adani was the 10th richest person in the world as on the date.
22. What is the maturity period of the Sovereign gold bond (SGB) scheme?
[A] 5 years
[B] 6 years
[C] 8 years
[D] 10 years
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Correct Answer: C [8 years]
Notes:
Sovereign gold bonds (SGB) are government securities denominated in grams of gold, issued by the RBI on behalf of the Government of India.
The maturity period of the sovereign gold bond is eight years. The premature redemption is permitted after the fifth year from the date of issue of such gold bonds on the interest payout date.
23. Which network of the Indian Railways has achieved a milestone of loading the 100th Textile Express?
[A] Western Railway
[B] Central Railway
[C] Northern Railway
[D] North Western Railway
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Correct Answer: A [Western Railway]
Notes:
Mumbai Central Division of Western Railway, has achieved a milestone of loading the 100th Textile Express from Chaltahan (Surat area) to Sankrail (Kharagpur Division).
The first Textile Express was started on 1st September2021. The milestone has been achieved within a span of five months. Surat textile sector is prominent in the western part of India. Textile Express fetched revenue of over ten crore rupees to Railways.
24. Malkangiri, which topped the most improved aspirational districts in ‘Agriculture and Water Resources sector’, is in which state?
[A] West Bengal
[B] Odisha
[C] Telangana
[D] Punjab
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Correct Answer: B [Odisha]
Notes:
NITI Aayog has announced the five most improved aspirational districts in the Agriculture and Water Resources sector for December 2021.
Malkangiri in Odisha tops the list. It is followed by Chhatarpur in Madhya Pradesh and Baramulla in Jammu and Kashmir. This is as per the Delta Rankings published by NITI Aayog.
25. Which disorder is caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone, resulting in increased height?
[A] Acromegaly
[B] Cushing’s Syndrome
[C] Graves’ Disease
[D] Addison’s Disease
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Correct Answer: A [Acromegaly]
Notes:
Acromegaly is caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone, most often from a tumor in the pituitary gland. The disorder causes increased height when it manifests in childhood and adolescent age group.
The Fairbank’s disease (Multiple epiphyseal dysplasia) patient usually requires management of pain and orthopaedic procedures. As per Health Ministry, patients of both these diseases are getting treatment at various tertiary health facilities in India.
26. What is ‘Sainya Ranakshetram’, which was seen in the news recently?
[A] Military Exercise
[B] Indian Army Hackathon
[C] Indian Army Simulator
[D] Defence University
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Correct Answer: B [Indian Army Hackathon]
Notes:
Indian Army conducted its first-of-its-kind Hackathon was conducted at the Military College of Telecommunication Engineering (MCTE), Mhow.
The event, ‘Sainya Ranakshetra’ was conducted in collaboration with the Rashtriya Raksha University. The event was held under the overall guidance of the Shimla based Army Training Command (ARTRAC).
27. Xinjiang region, which was seen in the news, is located in which country?
[A] Bangladesh
[B] China
[C] South Korea
[D] Japan
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Correct Answer: B [China]
Notes:
The International Labour Organization has condemned China for racial and religious discrimination in the Xinjiang region.
The report said that as a ILO member state, the Chinese government is firmly committed to provide decent work for all China’s ethnic minority groups including Uyghurs in Xinjiang.
28. When is the ‘International Day of Women and Girls in Science’ observed every year?
[A] February 6
[B] February 8
[C] February 11
[D] February 14
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Correct Answer: C [February 11]
Notes:
International Day of Women and Girls in Science is observed every year on 11 February. The United Nations calls for women’s full and equal access to and participation in science.
The day also celebrates those that are leading action and innovation around the world. As per UN Women, only 33 per cent of researchers are women, and they are awarded less research funding than men, and are less likely to be promoted.
29. When is ‘World Radio Day’ observed every year?
[A] February 8
[B] February 10
[C] February 13
[D] February 14
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Correct Answer: C [February 13]
Notes:
Every year, World Radio Day is celebrated on February 13 with an aim to highlight the importance of radio.
The member states of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) first declared this day in the year 2011. It was later adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2012 as an International Day.
30. ‘Medaram Jatara’ is a fair celebrated in which Indian state?
[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Telangana
[C] Gujarat
[D] Bihar
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Correct Answer: B [Telangana]
Notes:
Medaram Jatara is the second-largest fair of India, after Kumbh Mela, celebrated by Koya Tribal Community of Telangana, for four days
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has sanctioned ₹2.26 Crores for various activities related to Medaram Jathara 2022. At present, the Jathara festival is biennially celebrated by the Koya Tribes in collaboration with the Tribal Welfare Department, Telangana.