31. Amrabad Tiger Reserve, which was making news recently, is located in which state/UT?
[A] Himachal Pradesh
[B] Telangana
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Kerala
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Correct Answer: B [Telangana]
Notes:
Amrabad Tiger Reserve (ATR) is located in the state of Telangana. The Telangana Forest Department have recently identified 14 tigers in the Amrabad Tiger Reserve (ATR) during the 2020-2021 annual estimation and monitoring exercise.
During the previous survey conducted in 2019-2020, 12 tigers were identified. Of the 14 tigers, five are male, seven are female and two could not be classified. Also, there might be more big cats in the reserve that are yet to be identified. Spotted deer and wild boar are found most in the reserve.
32. Which country is the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation host in 2021?
[A] China
[B] India
[C] USA
[D] New Zealand
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Correct Answer: D [New Zealand]
Notes:
New Zealand is the revolving host of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum. It is headquartered in Singapore.
Recently, New Zealand chaired an extraordinary meeting ahead of a formal meeting in November. US President Joe Biden, Russia’s Vladimir Putin, China’s Xi Jinping and other world leaders met virtually. They discussed on collective actions to tackle the Covid-19 pandemic and its economic impacts.
33. Ace Racing Driver Lewis Hamilton belongs to which country?
[A] Britain
[B] Australia
[C] Italy
[D] USA
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Correct Answer: A [Britain]
Notes:
British formula one champion Lewis Hamilton has won the British Grand Prix racing for the 8th time and has set a record in this regard. He is presently racing for Mercedes. This victory is 99th in the list of wins registered by Hamilton. His team mate Valtteri Bottas finished third in the event.
During the event, Lewis Hamilton collided with Max Verstappen in the first lap and received a 10 second penalty.
34. Which country’s space agency has flight tested a reusable suborbital space vehicle recently?
[A] USA
[B] India
[C] China
[D] Russia
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Correct Answer: C [China]
Notes:
China has recently fire tested its reusable suborbital space vehicle, which is a part of its mission to develop a reusable space transportation system.
The vehicle is reportedly launched from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center and has landed safely in an airport 800 kilometers away. No other details of the spacecraft have been shared by the country.
35. Which country recently reported its first known human death of the rare ‘Monkey B virus’?
[A] USA
[B] China
[C] South Korea
[D] Singapore
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Correct Answer: B [China]
Notes:
A 53-year-old veterinarian in China is the first known human case of an extremely rare viral infection known to infect monkeys, called monkey B virus.
The virus most commonly infects macaque monkeys, and it is rarely seen in humans. There have been just 50 human cases of the virus reported since it was discovered in 1932, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Monkey B virus belongs to a family of viruses called herpesviruses while Monkeypox virus belongs to a family of viruses called orthopoxviruses
36. Approval for what quantum of additional government spending has been sought from the Parliament, for the year 2021-22?
[A] Rs.23,675 crore
[B] Rs.15,500 crore
[C] Rs. 7,700 crore
[D] Rs. 5,500 crore
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Correct Answer: A [Rs.23,675 crore]
Notes:
The Government of India has sought an approval from the Parliament of India, for additional spending of Rs.23,675 crore for the financial year 2021-22. Of this, Rs.17,000 crore would be for additional expenditure to be made by the Union Health Ministry.
The bill for approval of additional expenditure was tabled in the Parliament by the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
37. Which Indian has been appointed as the member of UN tax committee?
[A] Urjit Patel
[B] Rasmi Ranjan Das
[C] Raghuram Rajan
[D] Atanu Chakrobarty
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Correct Answer: B [Rasmi Ranjan Das]
Notes:
Rasmi Ranjan Das, a Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Finance, has been appointed as member of the UN tax committee for the 2021 to 2025 term
A group of 25 tax experts from around the world are appointed as members of the UN tax committee, formally known as the UN Committee of Experts on International Cooperation in Tax Matters. It aims to guide the efforts of countries to adopt stronger tax policies.
38. Two cities of which state have been selected by UNESCO under ‘Historic Urban Landscape Project’?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: B [Madhya Pradesh]
Notes:
Gwalior and Orchha cities from Madhya Pradesh have been selected by UNESCO under ‘Historic Urban Landscape Project’.
The project was started in the year 2011, for the inclusive and well-planned development of fast-growing historical cities. Six cities of South Asia, including Ajmer and Varanasi in India are already involved in this project. Orchha and Gwalior have been included as the seventh and eighth cities.
39. Jezero is a Crater located in which planet?
[A] Mercury
[B] Venus
[C] Mars
[D] Jupiter
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Correct Answer: C [Mars]
Notes:
Jezero is a crater on Mars in the Syrtis Major quadrangle, with a diameter of about 49 km. NASA is making final preparations for its Perseverance Mars rover to collect its first-ever sample of Martian rock.
It also has future planned missions to transport the sample to the Earth. The six-wheeled rover is searching for a target in a part of Jezero Crater called the “Cratered Floor Fractured Rough.” This mission is expected to begin within the next two weeks. Perseverance landed in Jezero Crater on February 18, this year.
40. How many virology research and diagnostic labs are proposed to be set up by the Union Government, during 2021-22 to 2025-26?
[A] 12
[B] 42
[C] 82
[D] 142
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Correct Answer: B [42]
Notes:
The Government of India has proposed to establish 42 virology research and diagnostic laboratories across the country, at a total cost of Rs324 crore. These would be established during the 15th Finance Commission period of 2021-22 to 2025-26.
These would be established through a scheme under the Department of Health Research (DHR), Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).