31. When is the ‘World Day for International Justice’ observed?
[A] July 15
[B] July 17
[C] July 19
[D] July 21
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Correct Answer: B [July 17]
Notes:
The World Day for International Justice is observed on July 17 every year to sensitise on international justice and to promote the rights of the victims.
It is also known as the Day of International Criminal Justice, and celebrates the approval of the Rome Statute and the formation of the new international criminal justice system in 1998. Over 139 countries have signed the International Criminal Court’s Treaty.
32. Who has been recently appointed as the Managing Director and CEO of the National Stock Exchange (NSE)?
[A] Urjit Patel
[B] Ashishkumar Chauhan
[C] K V Kamath
[D] Arundhati Bhattacharya
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Correct Answer: B [Ashishkumar Chauhan]
Notes:
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has approved the appointment of Ashishkumar Chauhan as the next Managing Director and CEO of the National Stock Exchange (NSE).
Chauhan is currently the MD and CEO of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and his tenure will end in November 2022. Ashishkumar is one of the founders of the NSE and he worked in the NSE from 1992 to 2000.
33. Which is the first and only state in India to have its own internet service?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Kerala
[C] Odisha
[D] Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Kerala]
Notes:
Kerala has become the first and only state in the country to have its own internet service. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan announced this news.
Kerala Fiber Optic Network Ltd, the ambitious IT infrastructure project of the government to make the internet accessible to everyone in the state, received the Internet Service Provider (ISP) license from the Department of Telecommunications.
34. ‘SPRINT Project’ which was launched by the Prime Minister, is associated with which field?
[A] Taxation
[B] Environment
[C] Sanitation
[D] Defence
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Correct Answer: D [Defence]
Notes:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Organisation (NIIO) seminar ‘Swavlamban’.
NIIO, in association with the Defence Innovation Organisation (DIO) aims at inducting over 75 new indigenous technologies/products into the Indian Navy. This project is named SPRINT (Supporting Pole-Vaulting in R & D through iDEX, NIIO and TDAC).
35. Who is the head of the high-powered panel on minimum support price (MSP), which was recently set up?
[A] Ramesh Chand
[B] Amitabh Kant
[C] M. S. Swaminathan
[D] Sanjay Agarwal
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Correct Answer: D [Sanjay Agarwal]
Notes:
The Central Government has constituted a high-powered panel under the chairmanship of former agriculture secretary Sanjay Agarwal.
The panel seeks to the minimum support price (MSP) mechanism more effective and transparent. It was set up eight months after the government repealed the three controversial farm Acts. The panel includes NITI Aayog member Ramesh Chand, and representatives from IFFCO, ICAR, along with representatives from Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Sikkim, and Odisha.
36. When is the ‘International Moon Day’ celebrated annually?
[A] July 18
[B] July 20
[C] July 22
[D] July 23
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Correct Answer: B [July 20]
Notes:
The United Nations General Assembly had officially declared International Moon Day to be marked every year on 20 July.
It celebrates the day humans first walked on the moon in 1969. This was the day when Apollo 11 landed on the Moon, Earth’s only satellite on 20 July 1969. Lunar module pilot Edwin Aldrin followed Neil Armstrong 19 minutes later and they spent about two and a quarter hours outside the spacecraft while collecting 21.5 kg of lunar material.
37. The government slashed the newly-introduced windfall tax on which products?
[A] Pharmaceuticals
[B] Petrol, diesel, aviation fuel, and crude oil
[C] Electronic Goods
[D] Semiconductor Chips
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Correct Answer: B [Petrol, diesel, aviation fuel, and crude oil]
Notes:
The government slashed the newly-introduced windfall tax on petrol, diesel, aviation fuel, and crude oil, after a global oil price ease.
The move, which is effective from July 20, will give relief to top fuel exporters like Reliance Industries, and oil explorers like Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC). A windfall tax is levied on companies deemed to have made unreasonably high profits, normally due to unusually favourable market factors.
38. Which country recently passed ‘Respect for Marriage Act’ ?
[A] USA
[B] New Zealand
[C] Italy
[D] Finland
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Correct Answer: A [USA]
Notes:
The US House of Representatives passed a bill to protect marriage equality. It is also feared that the Supreme Court could roll back the recognition of same-sex marriage.
The legislation ‘Respect for Marriage Act’ was passed as 47 Republicans joined all Democrats in supporting the measure. The bill will now go to the Senate for a vote.
39. Which is the first company to directly obtain and implement 5G spectrum?
[A] L&T Technology
[B] Tata Elxsi
[C] Tech Mahindra
[D] Infosys
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Correct Answer: A [L&T Technology]
Notes:L&T Technology Services has become the first tech company to publicly express its interest in the government’s direct allocation of spectrum for captive 5G networks.
It will obtain spectrum to set up a 5G non-public network to build use cases on the technology. Apart from this, the firm will also deploy 5G solutions globally for parent Larsen & Toubro. L&T is specialised in engineering and research and development services.
40. Which is the first port in India to become a full Landlord Major Port of India??
[A] Jawaharlal Nehru Port, Maharashtra
[B] Kochi Port, Kerala
[C] Mormugao Port, Goa
[D] Kandla Port, Gujarat
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Correct Answer: A [Jawaharlal Nehru Port, Maharashtra]
Notes:
Maharashtra’s Jawaharlal Nehru Port has become the first 100 per cent Landlord Major Port of India with all berths being operated on PPP model.
JNP is one of the leading container ports of the country and is ranked 26th among the top 100 global ports. The terminal will also handle Ro-Ro vessels which will not only lower the logistics cost and reduce transit time but will also contribute in reducing congestion on roads.