41. ‘Aye Mere Watan Ke Logon’, which was added in the Republic Day celebrations, was written by?
[A] Kavi Pradeep
[B] Gulzar
[C] Makhanlal Chaturvedi
[D] Maithilisharan Gupt
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Correct Answer: A [Kavi Pradeep]
Notes:
The Indian Government has dropped Gandhiji’s personal favourite “Abide With Me” hymn from the Republic Day celebrations.
The hymn, which was written by Henry Francis Lyte, a Scottish Anglican minister, has been played in the Indian Beating Retreat ceremony since 1950. It has been replaced by Kavi Pradeep’s “Aye Mere Watan Ke Logon” which was written in the wake of the Sino-Indian War.
42. ‘Online Safety Act’ and ‘eSafety Commissioner’ are associated with which country?
[A] Australia
[B] USA
[C] China
[D] Russia
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Correct Answer: A [Australia]
Notes:
Australia’s Online Safety Act, which was passed in July 2021, has come into effect recently. It allows adults to report cases of online bullying in the country to the eSafety Commissioner.
The act empowers the eSafety commissioner to order social media websites to take down content related to bullying against Australian adults within 24 hours and impose fines if not followed. This Act addresses bullying against adults as well as children.
43. Which former Prime Minister was conferred with Netaji Award 2022 by the Netaji Research Bureau?
[A] Donald Trump
[B] Shinzo Abe
[C] Barack Obama
[D] Theresa May
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Correct Answer: B [Shinzo Abe]
Notes:
Former Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe was conferred with the Netaji Award 2022 by the Netaji Research Bureau on the 125th birth anniversary of the freedom fighter, Netaji Subash Chandra Bose.
Consul general of Japan in Kolkata, Nakamura Yutaka, received the honour on behalf of former PM Shinzo Abe.
44. ‘Najafgarh jheel’ is a trans-boundary wetland between which two states?
[A] Delhi-Uttar Pradesh
[B] Delhi-Haryana
[C] Uttar Pradesh-Uttarakhand
[D] Uttar Pradesh-Bihar
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Correct Answer: B [Delhi-Haryana]
Notes:
‘Najafgarh jheel’ is a trans-boundary wetland between Delhi and Haryana. The National Green Tribunal (NGT) had earlier directed Haryana and Delhi to prepare an Environment Management Plan for the jheel.
The NGT has directed Delhi and Haryana to enforce the Environment Management Plans that the two governments have prepared for the rejuvenation and protection of the Najafgarh jheel.
45. What is the theme of the ‘National Tourism Day’ 2022?
[A] Sustainable Tourism
[B] Rural and Community Centric Tourism
[C] Gender- Neutral Tourism
[D] Child Friendly Tourism
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Correct Answer: B [Rural and Community Centric Tourism]
Notes:
National Tourism Day is celebrated across the country on January 25 every year to spread awareness about the importance of tourism and its impact on the economy.
This year, the Ministry of Tourism is observing National Tourism Day under the aegis of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’. This year’s theme for National Tourism Day is ‘Rural and Community Centric Tourism’.
46. Which Union Ministry launched ‘MyCGHS’ Mobile Application?
[A] Ministry of Education
[B] Ministry of Health
[C] Ministry of Tourism
[D] Ministry of Culture
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Health]
Notes:
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya launched the revamped ‘Central Government Health Scheme’ CGHS website and “MyCGHS” mobile application.
The website shall benefit over 40 lakh beneficiaries with real-time information. The site has been made Bilingual with Hindi and English. There is a direct link to the e-Sanjeevani Tele-consultation facility through the website. User friendly features for visually impaired persons were also added.
47. 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.
48. Which state launched the AP Seva Portal 2.0 (Citizen Service Portal)?
[A] Arunachal Pradesh
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Himachal Pradesh
[D] Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Andhra Pradesh]
Notes:
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy launched AP Seva Portal 2.0 (Citizen Service Portal), to deliver better services for the people.
The public can track the status of their application themselves without any hassles. All the applications can be approved online and the officials can provide certificates and documents online with digital signature.
49. The European Union launched a case against which country over Lithuania blockade?
[A] China
[B] USA
[C] Russia
[D] Japan
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Correct Answer: A [China]
Notes:
The European Union launched a case against China at the World Trade Organization over its forced practices against Lithuania and some exporters from other member states.
China, the EU’s main trade partner, started blocking Lithuanian products and some other European goods that contained Lithuanian components last December. This was done after Taiwan opened a representative office in Vilnius (capital of Lithuania) under the country’s name instead of Taipei.
50. ‘NeoCov’, which was seen in the news, was first identified in which species?
[A] Monkeys
[B] Bats
[C] Owls
[D] Rodent
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Correct Answer: B [Bats]
Notes:
NeoCov stands for Neoromicia, the species of bat that have been infected with the virus. This virus is associated with MERS Coronavirus and not the SARs-CoV-2.
Recently news about the virus discovered in South Africa amongst bats is being circulated widely. However the World Health Organization has said that whether NeoCov coronavirus poses a threat to humans requires further study.