41. Which city has announced to remove the Statues of William Beckford and Sir John Cass, associated with slavery trade?
[A] Washington
[B] London
[C] Rome
[D] Moscow
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Correct Answer: B [London]
Notes:
London approved the removal of the Statues of William Beckford and Sir John Cass from its iconic Guildhall home of statues.
After the Black Lives Matter protests, the city corporation set up a task force on tackling racism, which recommended removing the statues of the two figures. The city’s elected representatives voted for the decision.
42. An FIR has been filed by which organization against Cambridge Analytica and Global Scientific Research for data theft in India?
[A] CBI
[B] Enforcement Directorate
[C] Directorate General of Telecommunication
[D] National Investigation Agency
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Correct Answer: A [CBI]
Notes:
Recently, the Central Board of Investigation (CBI) has filed a First Information Report (FIR) against two UK based firms Cambridge Analytica and Global Scientific Research.
The FIR has been filed after 30 months since probe was initiated against these two firms, based on a complaint by the IT Ministry. Investigation have revealed that the firm Global Scientific Research has illegally harvested Indian data and passed on to Cambridge Analytica for commercial gains.
43. Which organization has issued Purple Notice to member countries against investment frauds via dating applications?
[A] UNFCCC
[B] International Court of Justice
[C] World Trade Organization
[D] Interpol
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Correct Answer: D [Interpol]
Notes:
The Interpol has issued “Purple Notice” to all its member countries. The notice warns all the member countries against investment frauds via dating applications.
It has been stated that artificial romance is established with users of the apps in the initial stages and once a certain level of trust is achieved, criminals encourage users to join ponzi investment schemes.
44. Rajendra Kumar Bhandarim, who was seen in news recently, is the winner of which award?
[A] Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar
[B] Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar
[C] Jeevan Raksha Awards
[D] Ashoka Chakra
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Correct Answer: A [Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar]
Notes:
The Ministry of Home Affairs has recently announced the Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar for 2021.
As per the notification, Rajendra Kumar Bhandari has been selected in the individual category of the award, while the Sustainable Environment and Ecological Development Society (SEEDS) has been selected for the award in the institutional category.
45. Ayushman CAPF scheme is a joint initiative of National Health Authority (NHA) and which Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Defence
[B] Ministry of Home Affairs
[C] Ministry of Education
[D] Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Home Affairs]
Notes:
Union Home Minster Amit Shah launched Ayushman CAPF scheme, which will benefit around 10 lakh personnel of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and their family members.
The scheme is a joint initiative of National Health Authority (NHA) with the Ministry of Home Affairs. Cashless and paperless medical treatment will be given to the beneficiaries at 24,000 hospitals in the country.
46. K.P. Sharma Oli, who was seen in news recently, was the Former Prime Minister of which country?
[A] Nepal
[B] Thailand
[C] Bhutan
[D] Sri Lanka
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Correct Answer: A [Nepal]
Notes:
Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli belonging to the ruling communist party of Nepal, has been expelled from the party by leaders Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ and former PM Madhav Kumar.
This decision has been made by the party, after the PM P. Sharma Oli dissolved the Lower House of the Parliament called “Pratinidhi Sabha”.
47. Which Indian organisation is examining about the need and operationalization of digital currencies in India?
[A] SEBI
[B] RBI
[C] NPCI
[D] NITI Aayog
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Correct Answer: B [RBI]
Notes:
The nation’s central bank – Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has stated that it is examining the need to introduce central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the country. Also, if the need is felt, RBI is also working on the means to operationalize the digital currency in India.
This move comes against the back of increase in private digital currencies, virtual currencies.
48. The Armed Forces of which country participated in the Republic Day Parade of India in the year 2021?
[A] Nepal
[B] Bangladesh
[C] United Kingdom
[D] Bhutan
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Correct Answer: B [Bangladesh]
Notes:
A 122-member armed forces contingent of Bangladesh participated in the Rajpath at the Republic Day parade of India.
This comes as a part of celebration of the 50th anniversary of the 1971 Liberation War, by India and Bangladesh. While Bangladesh takes part in the parade for the first time, it is the third foreign country after France (2016) and the UAE (2017) to take part in India’s Republic Day parade.
49. What is Melatonin?
[A] Covid-19 drug candidate
[B] Plant based chemical
[C] Hormone secreted in humans
[D] By-product of fractional distillation
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Correct Answer: C [Hormone secreted in humans]
Notes:
A recent research by University of Sao Paulo has revealed that Melatonin hormone secreted in the lungs of human beings act as an effective barrier against Covid-19 infection.
It has been identified that the hormone secretion inhibits the expression of genes that are entry points for the virus.
50. What is India’s rank in “’Asia-Pacific Personalised Health Index” released by the EIU?
[A] 1st
[B] 2nd
[C] 7th
[D] 10th
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Correct Answer: D [10th]
Notes:
The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has recently released an index named “’Asia-Pacific Personalised Health Index”.
India has ranked 10th out of 11 Asia Pacific countries in the index. This index measures the readiness of 11 countries – Australia, China, Japan, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and New Zealand in adopting personalised healthcare.