31. Which organization has developed high-strength beta titanium alloy to be used in aerospace applications?
[A] ISRO
[B] DRDO
[C] HAL
[D] NALCO
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Correct Answer: B [DRDO]
Notes:
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed a high-strength beta titanium alloy. This has been developed indigenously for manufacture of intricate aerospace components like slat/flap tracks, landing gear.
Key features of the alloy are good forgeability and high strength-to-weight ratio, which would provide excellent weight reduction.
32. Which country has proposed a legislature on privacy laws tackling “Doxxing behaviour”?
[A] India
[B] Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
[C] Hong Kong
[D] UK
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Correct Answer: C [Hong Kong]
Notes:
The Hong Kong’s legislature has proposed legislation on tackling “doxxing behaviour”. This legislation, if implemented, is feared to have a huge impact on technology giants operating in the country.
It is also said that such legislation could be used by the people in power, targeting civil society.
33. Which educational institution has organised the World Universities Summit 2021?
[A] IIT Mumbai
[B] IIM Ahmedabad
[C] O.P. Jindal Global University
[D] SRM University
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Correct Answer: C [O.P. Jindal Global University]
Notes:
The O.P. Jindal Global University has organized the World Universities Summit 2021 (WUS 21), titled “Universities of the Future: Building Institutional Resilience, Social Responsibility and Community Impact’ today”.
The event was inaugurated by the Vice-President of India M. Venkaiah Naidu. This summit has brought academicians and technical experts of more than 25 Countries onto a common platform.
34. The Union Cabinet approved the establishment of a central university in which place at a cost of Rs 750 crore?
[A] Ahmedabad
[B] Ladakh
[C] Chennai
[D] Panaji
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Correct Answer: B [Ladakh]
Notes:
The Union Cabinet approved the establishment of a central university in Ladakh, at a cost of Rs 750 crore.
The jurisdiction of this university will cover the regions of Leh and Kargil. The Education Ministry is expected to bring two amendments to the Central Universities Act, 2009 for this matter. The government has identified a location near village Khaltsi, which is located between Leh and Kargil.
35. Which country has reported cases infected by a highly contagious group of ‘Norovirus’?
[A] China
[B] UK
[C] Russia
[D] Italy
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Correct Answer: B [UK]
Notes:
Around 154 cases of norovirus cases have been reported in England. It is a highly contagious group of the virus.
As per the Central for Disease Control and Prevention, common symptoms of norovirus include diarrhoea, vomiting, nausea and stomach pain. It is also called the winter vomiting bug. Though the people infected with norovirus can shed billions of virus particles, only a few of them can make people sick.
36. Santanu Sen, who was suspended from Rajya Sabha, is an M.P from which party?
[A] Indian National Congress
[B] Trinamool Congress
[C] Rashtriya Janata Dal
[D] Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
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Correct Answer: B [Trinamool Congress]
Notes:
Trinamool Congress (TMC) member Santanu Sen was suspended from Rajya Sabha for the rest of the ongoing Monsoon Session for unruly behaviour, after he snatched papers from IT minister Ashwani Vaishnaw while he was reading a statement on Pegasus software.
The Government sought Sen’s suspension under Rule 256 (2). It says a lawmaker, who disregards the authority of the Chair or abuses the rules of the Council, through wilful disruptions can be suspended from the House, for up to the remainder of the parliamentary session, if the Rajya Sabha chairman deems it necessary.
37. When is the National Broadcasting Day observed in India?
[A] July 20
[B] July 23
[C] July 25
[D] July 27
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Correct Answer: B [July 23]
Notes:
Every year, 23rd of June is observed as the National Broadcasting Day in India. Radio broadcasting commenced in India from Bombay by the Indian Broadcasting Company on this date in the year 1927. In India, Radio broadcasting commenced in the year 1923.
To commemorate this, the All India Radio organized a symposium on “Creation of New India and Broadcasting Medium” in New Delhi.
38. Which state has removed the upper age for transgender students seeking admission to higher education in state universities?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Kerala
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Madhya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Kerala]
Notes:
The Government of Kerala has removed the upper age limit of transgender students seeking admission in the state’s universities for higher education and in the state’s affiliated arts and science colleges. This move is intended to bring more transgender into formal higher education system.
The Kerala Government has stated that universities shall make necessary changes in their statutes, to give effect to this decision.
39. Which Indian became the third Indian to win Tennis singles match at Olympic?
[A] Somdev Devvarman
[B] Sumit Nagal
[C] Yuki Bhambri
[D] Rohan Bopanna
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Correct Answer: B [Sumit Nagal]
Notes:
Sumit Nagal became only the third Indian to win a men’s singles match at an Olympics edition and the first in 25 years, when he defeated Denis Istomin in the first match at Tokyo Games.
Zeeshan Ali was the first Indian to win a singles match at the 1988 Seoul Games when he beat Victo Caballero from Paraguay. After that, Leander Paes won the men’s singles bronze at the 1996 Atlanta Games, beating Brazil’s Fernando Meligeni.
40. Which Ministry is implementing the Companies Act, 2013 in India?
[A] Finance Ministry
[B] Corporate affairs ministry
[C] MSME Ministry
[D] Commerce and Industries Ministry
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Correct Answer: B [Corporate affairs ministry]
Notes:
The Union Government has amended the rules pertaining to incorporation of companies under the Companies Act, 2013. The Corporate affairs ministry, which is implementing the Companies Act, 2013, has amended the Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014.
Changes are made with respect to allotment of a new name to an existing company under Section 16 of the Act. The changes will come into effect from September 1.