41. ‘Toshali National Crafts Mela’, which was making news recently, was organised in which state/UT?
[A] Odisha
[B] Bihar
[C] Uttarakhand
[D] Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [Odisha]
Notes:
The Toshali National Crafts Mela is annually organised in the state of Odisha. This year, the Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik recently inaugurated the event.
Many artisans from across the state and from many parts of the counry showcased their products in the handloom and handicraft fair. State Handicrafts Award and State Kalakruti Award were also presented to exceptional artisans.
42. 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.
43. ‘National Girl Child Day’ has been celebrated in India from which year?
[A] 2000
[B] 2004
[C] 2008
[D] 2012
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Correct Answer: C [2008]
Notes:
‘National Girl Child Day’ has been celebrated in India on January 24 from the year 2008. To mark National Girl Child Day, the Indian Government organises awareness campaigns under Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao scheme.
This Day is an initiative of the Ministry of women and child development. It aims to focus on solutions for gender bias and the challenges faced by girls in Indian society. It also aims to create awareness on girl education, health and nutrition of girls.
44. By which year, the Geological Survey of India (GSI) is set to complete National Geochemical Mapping (NGCM) programme?
[A] 2022
[B] 2024
[C] 2025
[D] 2030
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Correct Answer: B [2024]
Notes:
The central Government has recently stated that, Geological Survey of India (GSI) is in the process of expediting some of its important national level surveys. The GSI has proposed to complete its National Geochemical Mapping (NGCM) programme by 2024.
The GSI has also commenced an initiative named National Geoscience Data Repository (NGDR) for collecting all the geoscience data of the country.
45. What is the name of the Tax to be imposed in India on pollution causing vehicles?
[A] Green Tax
[B] Pollution Tax
[C] Fuel Tax
[D] Environment Tax
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Correct Answer: A [Green Tax]
Notes:
The Union Ministry of Road transport and highways has approved a proposal to impose green tax on some category of vehicles that are old and causes pollution.
This move is seen as a means to phase out old and pollution causing vehicles from the country. The ministry has also approved a policy for deregistration and scrapping of vehicles owned by government departments which are more than 15 years old.
46. Which country announced a pledge of USD 150,000 for UN peace building operations?
[A] China
[B] India
[C] Japan
[D] Germany
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Correct Answer: B [India]
Notes:
India announced a pledge of USD 150,000 to the programmes and activities of the UN peacebuilding fund this year.
TS Tirumurti, permanent representative of India to the United Nations announced this in a virtual address to the High-Level Replenishment Conference for the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund.
47. Which organisation recently conducted the biggest ever opinion poll on climate change?
[A] UNDP
[B] UNEP
[C] WTO
[D] WMO
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Correct Answer: A [UNDP]
Notes:
The UN Development Programme (UNDP) questioned 1.2 million people in 50 countries, conducting the biggest ever opinion poll on climate change.
As per the survey’s findings, two-thirds of the total people polled see a “global climate emergency”. The survey also revealed that in nations with fossil fuels as a major source of emissions, people strongly supported renewable energy.
48. Who is the Chairperson of the panel set up to review the proposed ban on 27 widely used pesticides?
[A] TP Rajendran
[B] K Vijay Kumar
[C] C Sylendra Babu
[D] K Sivan
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Correct Answer: A [TP Rajendran]
Notes:
As per media reports, the Government has appointed an expert panel to review industry’s objections to the proposed ban on 27 widely used pesticides.
Former assistant director general of ICAR, TP Rajendran is to chair the committee, which will submit the report in next three months. The Government has proposed to ban 27 pesticides, which are said to be harmful to animals and humans.
49. Govind Ballabh Pant, who was seen in the news recently, was the first Chief Minister of which state?
[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Gujarat
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Correct Answer: B [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
Freedom fighter and late former Union home minister Govind Ballabh Pant’s statue was relocated from the Parliament complex, as the construction for the new building commenced.
The statue was later unveiled in New Delhi’s Pandit Pant Marg. He was also the first Chief Minister of the state of Uttar Pradesh, from 1950 to 1954. He was also awarded with the highest honour of India, the Bharat Ratna.
50. Which Indian company has emerged as the 5th strongest brand, as per the Brand Finance’s Global 500 ranking?
[A] Reliance Jio
[B] Infosys
[C] TCS
[D] Indian Oil
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Correct Answer: A [Reliance Jio]
Notes:
As per the Brand Finance’s Global 500 ranking, India’s Reliance Jio owned by Mukesh Ambani has emerged as the fifth strongest brand globally. The list is topped by WeChat followed by Ferrari and Russian Bank Sber. Coco Cola is ranked 4th in the chart.
Reliance Jio has achieved this fete, despite being founded only a few years ago in 2016.