41. Department of Science and Technology has launched a 15-crore fund to support research collaboration with which country?
[A] Russia
[B] Japan
[C] Thailand
[D] Vietnam
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Correct Answer: A [Russia]
Notes:
Department of Science and Technology has launched a 15-crore fund to support India-Russia Joint Technology Assessment and Accelerated Commercialization Programme.
The fund has been launched in partnership with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and Foundation for Assistance to Small Innovative Enterprises (FASIE) of Russia. Start-ups from India and Russia will work together for technology development and cross-country technology adaptation. FICCI will implement the program in India.
42. Amala Shankar, who passed away recently, was associated with which profession?
[A] Politician
[B] Dancer
[C] Sportsperson
[D] Writer
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Correct Answer: B [Dancer]
Notes:
Veteran Dancer Amala Shankar has passed away recently in Kolkata at the age of 101. She is the wife of classical dancer Uday Shankar.
She entered the profession at a very younger age and her first dance performance was in Belgium in the year 1931. She was active in the dance field till her 92nd year. She had won several awards and accolades including the West Bengal government’s Banga Bibhusan award in 2011.
43. India has conducted the ‘Joint Economic and Trade Committee meeting’ with which country?
[A] United States
[B] United Kingdom
[C] Japan
[D] Russia
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Correct Answer: B [United Kingdom]
Notes:
India and the United Kingdom has organised the 14th Joint Economic and Trade Committee meeting virtually.
The meeting was co-chaired by Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal and UK Secretary of State for International Trade, Elizabeth Truss. Both the countries confirmed their shared commitment to a Free Trade Agreement.
44. Union Minister Sadananda Gowda launched four schemes including a production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme and industry park scheme, for manufacturing which products?
[A] Bulk drugs and medical devices
[B] Textile
[C] Automobile
[D] Steel
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Correct Answer: A [Bulk drugs and medical devices]
Notes:
The government has released guidelines for four schemes to boost domestic manufacturing of bulk drugs and medical devices.
Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers DV Sadananda Gowda launched and issued guidelines for the schemes, which aim to reduce imports in pharmaceutical raw materials like drug intermediates, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and medical devices.
45. Which country is to play host to the 2023 International Cricket Council (ICC) World Cup?
[A] England
[B] India
[C] South Africa
[D] Australia
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Correct Answer: B [India]
Notes:
The 2023 International Cricket Council (ICC) World Cup is to be organised in India. ICC has recently launched a 50-over World Cup Super League.
This Qualification league will determine the seven teams in the World Cup. As India is the host, it will automatically qualify to the game. The league will start with a series between England and Ireland, scheduled on July 30.
46. The Consumer regulator of Australia has accused which technology company of privacy breaches?
[A] Facebook
[B] Google
[C] Microsoft
[D] Amazon
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Correct Answer: B [Google]
Notes:
Australia’s consumer regulator, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has accused Google of privacy breaches.
It has alleged that Google has misled millions of Australians in collecting their personal information. To target advertising, Google is alleged to have obtained consent and expanded the scope of personal information collected on internet activity of the users.
47. Which is India’s first Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)-approved drone training school?
[A] Bombay Flying Club
[B] Madras Flying Club
[C] Hyderabad Flying Club
[D] Delhi Flying Club
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Correct Answer: A [Bombay Flying Club]
Notes:
One of the oldest flying clubs in India, the Bombay Flying Club has become the first drone training school approved by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
DGCA has approved the application of the club for conducting remote pilot training for remotely piloted aircraft systems. All drones should be registered with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and should receive Drone acknowledgement numbers (DANs).
48. Who is the seventh bowler in the world and second England bowler to clinch 500 wickets in Test Cricket?
[A] Stuart Broad
[B] Ben Stoke
[C] Chris Woakes
[D] Jos Buttler
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Correct Answer: A [Stuart Broad]
Notes:
England fast-bowler Stuart Broad has recently become the seventh bowler in cricket history to clinch 500 wickets in Test matches.
The 34-year-old player has achieved this feat during the third and final Test against West Indies at the Old Trafford. He is the second English player to achieve this after James Anderson. Muttiah Muralitharan of Sri Lanka is the leading wicket-taker in Test cricket with 800 wickets.
49. Thierry Bollore has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of which automobile company?
[A] Mercedes Benz
[B] Jaguar Land Rover
[C] BMW
[D] Aston Martin
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Correct Answer: B [Jaguar Land Rover]
Notes:
The Chairman of Tata Sons N Chandra Sekaran announced that Thierry Bollore would be appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Tata’s British luxury arm Jaguar Land Rover (JLR).
Thierry Bollore, who was previously working with the Renault, will assume office with effective from September 10. He is to succeed Professor Sir Ralf Speth, who would take up the position of Non-Executive Vice Chairman of Jaguar Land Rover.
50. Who has been presented the Life Time Excellence Award of Ministry of Earth Sciences National Awards?
[A] Ashok Sahni
[B] S.V. Karanjkar
[C] Ashok Kumar Sharma
[D] S. Suresh Babu
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Correct Answer: A [Ashok Sahni]
Notes:
Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) has recently announced the National Awards for excellence in Earth System Science.
The Life Time Excellence Award is being awarded to Professor Ashok Sahni for his contribution in the field of Geology and Biostratigraphy. The National Award for Ocean Science and technology is being awarded to Dr. V. V. S. S. Sarma and Dr. M. Ravichandran.