41. “Yogyata” mobile phone application was launched by ……….
[A] Common Services Centers (CSC)
[B] National Green Tribunal
[C] Election Commission of India
[D] Supreme Court of India
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Correct Answer: A [Common Services Centers (CSC)]
Notes:
The Common Services Centers (CSC) has recently launched the “Yogyata” mobile phone application. It aims to provide vocational education and skill enhancement opportunities to youth and other citizens in rural areas.
It includes the access to courses like Cyber Security, CAD and 3D printing, to increase employability The training content is on a continuous learning mode and the courses are yearly subscription-based.
42. ‘Spices Board’ is a regulatory and export promotion agency under which Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
[B] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
[C] Ministry of MSME
[D] Ministry of Tribal Affairs
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Commerce and Industry]
Notes:
‘Spices Board’ is a regulatory and export promotion agency of Spices, working under the aegis of Ministry of Commerce and Industry. It is headquartered at Kochi, Kerala.
Spices Board launched the country’s first virtual platform for spice exports “Spice Xchange India”. India exports 225 different spices and spice products to more than 180 countries. It is a 3D virtual platform which aims to connect India’s spice exporters with buyers from around the world, using AI.
43. “Star of David and the Ashoka Chakra” are found in the commemorative logo of which two countries?
[A] India-USA
[B] India-UK
[C] India-Israel
[D] India-Australia
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Correct Answer: C [India-Israel]
Notes:
India and Israel launched a commemorative logo to mark the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries.
The logo has the Star of David and the Ashoka Chakra- the two symbols that feature in the national flags of both countries and forms the numeral 30 depicting the 30th anniversary of bilateral relations. Israel and India established diplomatic relations on 29th of January 1992.
44. ‘Making Elections Inclusive, Accessible and Participative’ is the theme of which special day celebrated on January 25?
[A] National Elections Day
[B] National Voters Day
[C] National New Voters Day
[D] National Adult Suffrage Day
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Correct Answer: B [National Voters Day]
Notes:
The National Voters’ Day is celebrated every year on January 25 to encourage the country’s voters to participate in the electoral process.
The theme for this year’s National Voters’ Day (12th edition) is ‘Making Elections Inclusive, Accessible and Participative’. New voters completing 18 years would be enrolled and be given the Electoral Photo Identity Card (EPIC) on January 25 every year.
45. Which Indian movie won the Best Film award at Dhaka International Film Festival?
[A] Koozhangal
[B] Jai Bhim
[C] Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea
[D] Sardar Udham
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Correct Answer: A [Koozhangal]
Notes:
‘Koozhangal’ from India won the best film award in the Asian Film Competition section at the 20th Dhaka International Film Festival. It was directed by P S Vinothraj from Tamil Nadu.
Best Actor Award went to Jayasurya for Ranjith Sankar-directed film Sunny. The Best Script Writer Award went to Indranil Roychowdhury and Sugata Sinha for India-Bangladesh film Mayar Jonjal. The special audience award was given to Aimee Baruah Directed film Semkhor. India won 4 out of 17 awards.
46. India has paid USD 29.9 million in budget assessments of which institution?
[A] World Bank
[B] United Nations
[C] ADB
[D] BRICS Bank
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Correct Answer: B [United Nations]
Notes:
India has paid USD 29.9 million in United Nations regular budget assessments for the year 2022. India is a non-permanent member of the 15-nation Security Council and its two-year term will end on December 31, 2022.
As of January 21, 2022, 24 Member States have paid their regular budget assessments in full. Iran, Guinea and Vanuatu paid sufficient dues to the UN regular budget to regain their voting rights. Only Venezuela and Papua New Guinea don’t have the right to vote in the 193 member body.
47. Pandit Jasraj was associated with which field?
[A] Literature
[B] Vocal Music
[C] Kathak
[D] Painting
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Correct Answer: B [Vocal Music]
Notes:
Pandit Jasraj (1930–2020) was an Indian classical vocalist, belonging to the Mewati Gharana. Recently the Pandit Jasraj Cultural Foundation was launched, presided over by the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
It is a not-for-profit organisation set up with the objective of protecting and promoting national heritage, art and culture. The foundation aims to take forward the legacy of Pandit Jasraj.
48. ‘LockBit 2.0’ Group launched a cyber-attack on the Justice Ministry of which country?
[A] USA
[B] France
[C] Russia
[D] China
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Correct Answer: B [France]
Notes:
France’s Justice Ministry has been hit by cyber-attack from a group known as LockBit 2.0. The group locked the ministry’s files and asking for ransom from the Government.
The country has launched investigation on the attack. As per government sources, no criminal records have been affected.
49. Who has succeeded Krishnamurthy Subramanian as the chief economic advisor (CEA) of India?
[A] Urjit Patel
[B] Jean Dreze
[C] Kaushik Basu
[D] V Anantha Nageswaran
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Correct Answer: D [V Anantha Nageswaran]
Notes:
The Government has appointed V Anantha Nageswaran as its Chief Economic Advisor (CEA). He was Dean of IFMR Graduate School of Business.
He was also a part-time member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister from 2019 to 2021.The upcoming Survey has been drafted by a team led by Principal Economic Advisor Sanjeev Sanyal.
50. Which State/UT has approved Ex-gratia relief of Rs 20,000 per acre to farmers?
[A] West Bengal
[B] Delhi
[C] Punjab
[D] Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Delhi]
Notes:
The Delhi cabinet approved ex-gratia relief of Rs 20,000 per acre to farmers whose lands were damaged by rains last year.
In September-October 2021, several acres of farmland were damaged due to heavy rain and water-logging in fields. If the damage is found to be 70% or less, the compensation will be 70% of the amount. If the assessed loss is more than 70%, Rs 20,000 per acre will be paid.