41. In which Indian train, the concept of “Push-Pull mode” has been implemented recently?
[A] Shatabdi
[B] Rajdhani
[C] Tejas
[D] Uday
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Correct Answer: B [Rajdhani]
Notes:
Indian Railways has introduced the technology of “Push-Pull mode” in Central Railway’s Rajdhani Express that connects New Delhi with Mumbai.
The train will be run with one engine at the front and one in the rear. This setup saves time and fuel by eliminating the need to attach and detach bankers in the ghat section.
42. DPIIT of India, recently took part in the first ever dialogue with which global association, on Intellectual Property Rights?
[A] BRICS
[B] European Union
[C] G-7
[D] G-20
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Correct Answer: B [European Union]
Notes:
The first India-European Union Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) dialogue between the European Union (EU) Commission and Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) was recently held.
The Dialogue aims to meet the objectives proposed in the National IPR policy 2016. Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights and Free Trade Agreements.
43. ‘Gabba’, which was seen in the news recently, is the place located in which country?
[A] United Kingdom
[B] Australia
[C] France
[D] Germany
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Correct Answer: B [Australia]
Notes:
The Brisbane Cricket Ground, is a major sports stadium in Queensland, Australia. The name of the stadium is received from the location of ‘Woolloongabba’ town.
Recently, the Indian Cricket team won and retained the Border-Gavaskar Trophy by winning the test series. The Australian team have not lost for the last 32 years in the Brisbane Ground. This is also the second test series in Australia, after the first series win in 2018-19.
44. Indian Military team is to train on the S-400 Air Defence Systems in which country?
[A] France
[B] Russia
[C] Germany
[D] Japan
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Correct Answer: B [Russia]
Notes:
The first group of Indian military experts is set to attend the training to operate the S-400 air defence systems.
India and Russia signed the USD 5.4 billion deal for five S-400 systems in October 2018 and Russia is to deliver the first batch by the end of 2021. Earlier, the US had imposed sanctions on Turkey, for procuring the systems from Russia.
45. Ratle hydropower project, which was making news recently, is is being set up in which state/UT?
[A] Uttarakhand
[B] Sikkim
[C] Jammu & Kashmir
[D] Arunachal Pradesh
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Correct Answer: C [Jammu & Kashmir]
Notes:
The Union Cabinet has recently approved investment of Rs 5281.94 crore investment for the Ratle hydropower project in Jammu and Kashmir.
The 850-megawatt (MW) plant is to be set up on Chenab river, which flows from India into Pakistan. A new Joint Venture Company (JVC) of National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) and Jammu and Kashmir State Power Development Corporation Ltd (JKSPDC) will also be formed.
46. Which country has decided to pause oil and gas leasing in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge?
[A] Canada
[B] UK
[C] USA
[D] Ireland
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Correct Answer: C [USA]
Notes:
The new US administration headed by Joe Biden has announced its plans to halt temporarily its oil and gas leasing in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The preceding administration headed by Trump had issued leases in this region which is considered sacred by Indigenous Gwich’in.
Gwichʼin are an Athabaskan language speaking people of Canada and Alaska. They live in the northwestern part of North America close to the Arctic circle.
47. Hawk-I platform, which was making news recently, is owned by which organisation?
[A] DRDO
[B] BHEL
[C] HAL
[D] Ordnance Factory Board
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Correct Answer: C [HAL]
Notes:
The Smart Anti-Airfield Weapon (SAAW) has been indigenously developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation’s research centre Imarat.
Recently, the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) successfully test fired a Smart Anti-Airfield Weapon (SAAW) from a Hawk-I aircraft, off the coast of Odisha. HAL deploys its Hawk-I platform for certification of systems and weapons.
48. The Supreme Court recently upheld the validity of which law/act, to protect the bidders for corporate debtors?
[A] Foreign Exchange Management Act
[B] Insolvency Bankruptcy Code
[C] Consumer Protection Act
[D] SARFAESI Act
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Correct Answer: B [Insolvency Bankruptcy Code]
Notes:
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of Section 32 A of the Insolvency Bankruptcy Code (IBC) in its recent judgement.
The apex court held that the successful bidders for a corporate debtor under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) would be immune from any investigations being conducted by investigating agencies such as the ‘Enforcement Directorate’ or statutory bodies such as SEBI.
49. Which company has partnered with French publishers, to make digital copyright payments for online news content?
[A] Facebook
[B] Google
[C] Amazon
[D] Walmart
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Correct Answer: B [Google]
Notes:
Technology major Google has signed a deal with a group of French publishers which will enable the company make digital copyright payments for online news content.
France became the first country to adopt new European Union copyright rules, which aims to ensure media are paid for original content, typically news, offered online by tech giants such as Google and Facebook.
50. Which risk has been ranked at the first place as ‘Top Risk by impact’ by the WEF’s Global Risks Report 2021?
[A] Climate Action Failure
[B] Weapons of Mass Destruction
[C] Infectious Diseases
[D] Extreme Weather
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Correct Answer: C [Infectious Diseases]
Notes:
The World Economic Forum released the 16th edition of the Global Risks Report 2021. It explores how countries and businesses can act on facing these risks.
‘Infectious Diseases’ is ranked as the ‘Top Risk by impact’, while ‘Extreme Weather’ is ranked as the ‘Top Risk by Livelihood’. Infectious diseases was placed at the 10th place in the last year’s report released in 2020.
