41. 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.
42. Which is India’s first gas exchange to be authorised by Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board?
[A] India Gas Exchange
[B] India Oil Exchange
[C] India Shale and Natural Gas Exchange
[D] India Petroleum Exchange
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Correct Answer: A [India Gas Exchange]
Notes:
India Gas Exchange (IGX) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Indian Energy Exchange (IEX). It is the first gas exchange in the country to be authorised from Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) under Gas Exchange Regulations 2020
Adani Total Gas and Torrent Gas have recently acquired five percent equity stake each in Indian Gas Exchange (IGX).
43. The train named ‘Vasuki’, that is seen in news recently, is associated with railway zone?
[A] Southern Railway
[B] Konkan Railway
[C] South East Central Railway
[D] Northern Railway
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Correct Answer: C [South East Central Railway]
Notes:
The freight train named ‘Vasuki’ operated by South East Central Railway has created a new record for longest ever freight train. This train has been formed by amalgamation five rakes of goods trains as a single unit of around 3.5 km.
The train has covered a total distance of 224 km between Bhilai and Korba.
44. Which country has recently revealed a “Draft Arctic Policy”?
[A] China
[B] USA
[C] India
[D] South Africa
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Correct Answer: C [India]
Notes:
A new draft ‘Arctic’ policy has been released recently by the Government of India. The draft policy would be available for public opinion till Jan 26, 2021. It has been prepared after deliberations with several Ministries.
The policy aims to expand India’s scientific research, sustainable tourism and mineral oil and gas exploration in the Arctic region.
45. Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar is awarded by which ministry?
[A] Ministry of Defence
[B] Ministry of Home Affairs
[C] Ministry of External Affairs
[D] Ministry of women and child development
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Correct Answer: D [Ministry of women and child development]
Notes:
32 children across the county have been recently awarded the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar, 2021.
Union Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India has been giving away this award to children with outstanding abilities and accomplishments in the fields of innovation, scholastics, sports, arts & culture, social service and bravery.
46. Which Union Ministry organises the ‘Bharat Parv’ event every year on the occasion of Republic Day Celebrations?
[A] Ministry of Defence
[B] Ministry of Tourism
[C] Ministry of Home Affairs
[D] Ministry of Women and Child Development
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Tourism]
Notes:
Union Ministry of Tourism organises ‘Bharat Parv’ every year, on the occasion of Republic Day Celebrations from 26th to 31st of January.
Since 2016, the event has been conducted near the Red Fort, New Delhi. The event aims to showcase the rich cultural diversity of the country. States and UTs will display their tourism destinations, cuisine, handicraft and unique features.
47. The space agency of which country has recently released the images of the “The Lost Galaxy” of the Virgo Cluster?
[A] India
[B] United States
[C] Japan
[D] China
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Correct Answer: B [United States]
Notes:
NGC 4535 is a famous galaxy and is one of the largest of the Virgo constellation. It is also dubbed as the “The Lost Galaxy”.
Virgo Cluster is located about 50 million light-years from Earth. The Scientists at NASA have spotted the spiral galaxy through their Hubble Space Telescope and released its images. It is a vast swirl of stars containing a distinct bar structure at its center.
48. Which Indian city recently unveiled a first-of-its kind Young Readers’ Boat Library?
[A] Mumbai
[B] Kolkata
[C] Ahmedabad
[D] Cochin
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Correct Answer: B [Kolkata]
Notes:
The West Bengal Transport Corporation in association with a heritage book store has launched a Young Readers’ Boat Library.
Under the initiative, children can choose from a selection of 500 titles in English and Bengali on cruising on the waters of Hooghly river on a three-hour-long trip.
49. What is the name of the rare Martian Mineral, which has been recently discovered in Antarctic ice?
[A] Jarosite
[B] Carnotite
[C] Johannsenite
[D] Ilmenite
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Correct Answer: A [Jarosite]
Notes:
As per the Science Magazine, Scientists have discovered a rare Martian Mineral named ‘Jarosite’ in the Antarctic ice.
After boring more than a mile deep in the Antarctic region, the yellow-brown mineral which is rarely seen on Earth but found more on Mars was spotted. Mars is believed to be a dusty place and this discovery may be used to explain this theory.
50. ‘Amrut Mahotsav’, which was seen in the news recently, is the celebration of which event?
[A] 125th birth anniversary of Netaji
[B] 75th year of India’s Independence
[C] 50th year of 1971 War
[D] 50th year of Kargil War
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Correct Answer: B [75th year of India’s Independence]
Notes:
The Budget Session of Parliament recently began with the address of President Ram Nath Kovind to the joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament.
During the address, the President mentioned that the ‘Amrut Mahotsav’ will be observed in the country from this year, to mark commencement of the celebrations towards the 75th year of India’s Independence.