41. Which Indian state/UT launched a new initiative named ‘Jail tourism’?
[A] Andaman & Nicobar Islands
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Gujarat
[D] West Bengal
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Correct Answer: B [Maharashtra]
Notes:
The Maharashtra government is launching a new initiative named Jail Tourism in the state.
As a part of the programme, jails where many freedom fighters were jailed will be developed as Tourism sites. From January 26, 2021 the state has launched the programme starting with the 150-year-old Yerawada Jail. It will also include Nagpur, Thane, and Ratnagiri Jails.
42. The former Prime Minister of which country, has been awarded the Padma Vibushan award in 2021?
[A] Singapore
[B] Bangladesh
[C] Japan
[D] Nepal
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Correct Answer: C [Japan]
Notes:
Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has been honoured with the Padma Vibhushan, the second highest civilian award in India.
President has approved conferment of 119 Padma awards comprising 7 Padma Vibhushan, 10 Padma Bhushan and 102 Padma Shri awards. Former Chief minister of Assam Tarun Gogoi and former union minister Ram Vilas Paswan have been awarded the Padma Bhushan.
43. Which Indian state/UT has launched the new M-Sand Policy-2020?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Rajasthan
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Maharashtra
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Correct Answer: B [Rajasthan]
Notes:
Rajasthan state has launched the new M-Sand Policy-2020 recently. The state Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said the state government aims to meet the quantity of sand needed for construction work in the state.
This would encourage the production of manufactured sand or M-sand and reduce the dependence on traditional sand.
44. 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.
45. Which country recently signed an order to allow Transgender persons to serve in Military roles?
[A] Singapore
[B] United States
[C] New Zealand
[D] India
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Correct Answer: B [United States]
Notes:
The U.S. President Joe Biden signed an executive order which allows all qualified Americans to serve in the country’s military.
Former President Barack Obama allowed transgender people to serve in the Military while the previous President Donald Trump banned the process. Now, this new order would repeal the ban while also providing the necessary medical care to the persons.
46. A new School of Public Health (SPH) has been launched in which Indian state/UT?
[A] Punjab
[B] Bihar
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Uttarakhand
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Correct Answer: C [Rajasthan]
Notes:
A new School of Public Health (SPH) has been launched in the state of Rajasthan, to aid in healthcare management in the post-COVID-19 situation.
The school will provide technical support to health systems and help the State government in adopting new technologies. It will work on technology and surveillance mechanisms to help the policy makers.
47. “Partnering for Racial Justice in Business”, which was making news recently, is an initiative of which organisation?
[A] IMF
[B] World Bank
[C] WEF
[D] UN
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Correct Answer: C [WEF]
Notes:
World Economic Forum (WEF) launched a global coalition at the ongoing Davos Agenda Summit to end racism at work place.
It has been named as “Partnering for Racial Justice in Business” initiative. Recently, Indian companies Infosys and Tata Consultancy Services joined the alliance, whose founding members include 48 organisations including Google, Microsoft, Deutsche Bank, EY, among others.
48. 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.
49. Dhannipur project, which was making news recently, is to come up in which Indian state/UT?
[A] Assam
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Gujarat
[D] Bihar
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Correct Answer: B [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
The Uttar Pradesh Sunni Central Waqf Board (UPSCWB) officially launched the Dhannipur project on the allocated five-acre land at Dhannipur village of Ayodhya.
The Dhannipur project comprises of a mosque, hospital, museum, library, community kitchen, Indo-Islamic Cultural Research Centre and Publication House. The land was allotted in compliance with the Supreme Court directives in the Ayodhya title dispute case.
50. Which country has recently signed a MoU with the International Energy Agency (IEA), for strengthening cooperation in global energy security?
[A] USA
[B] India
[C] China
[D] Cuba
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Correct Answer: B [India]
Notes:
India has recently signed the “Framework for Strategic Partnership” – an MoU with International Energy Agency (IEA). This agreement aims to strengthen India’s cooperation in global energy security, stability and sustainability.
This partnership would result in exchange of knowledge between India and IEA member countries. This is seen as a step by India towards becoming a full time IEA member.