31. As per a recent notification, free COVID-19 Precaution Dose for all the citizens above 18 years are provided for how many days?
[A] 50
[B] 75
[C] 100
[D] 150
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Correct Answer: B [75]
Notes:
The Union Cabinet has approved the decision for free COVID-19 Precaution Dose for all the citizens above 18 years of age at Government vaccination centres, from 15th July 2022 till the next 75 days.
The decision was taken as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations, to expand India’s vaccination coverage.
32. Which insurance company has Common Services Centres (CSC) to expand its range of insurance products?
[A] Star Health and Allied Insurance
[B] Aditya Birla Insurance
[C] Bajaj Allianz Insurance
[D] Bharti AXA Insurance
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Correct Answer: A [Star Health and Allied Insurance]
Notes:
Star Health and Allied Insurance and Common Services Centres (CSC), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, have partnered to provide access to a range of Star Health insurance products to over 5 lakh CSCs.
These products have been designed to meet the needs of rural customers in the tier-II, tier-III cities, and rural markets across India.
33. Commercial Resupply Services (CRS- 25) Mission, which was seen in the news recently, was launched by which organisation?
[A] Blue Origin
[B] SpaceX
[C] ISRO
[D] ESA
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Correct Answer: B [SpaceX]
Notes:
SpaceX’s 25th cargo flight to the International Space Station (ISS) for NASA was launched recently. It is also called as CRS-25 (Commercial resupply services).
The robotic Dragon launched atop a two-stage Falcon 9 rocket, which delivered Dragon to low Earth orbit.
34. ‘Jagriti’, which was seen in the news recently, is a mascot related to which field?
[A] Income Tax
[B] Climate Change
[C] Consumer Awareness
[D] Crypto currency
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Correct Answer: C [Consumer Awareness]
Notes:
The Department of Consumer Affairs has launched “Jagriti”, a mascot for empowering consumers and generating awareness of their rights.
Jagriti mascot will be shown along with tagline ‘Jago Grahak Jago’ in all its media campaigns. It will be used to generate consumer awareness about various themes of the Department like provisions of Consumer Protection Act, Hallmarking, and National Consumer Helpline 1915 among others.
35. What is the name of the flag campaign to be hosted by India in the month of August 2022?
[A] ‘Humara Tiranga’ Campaign
[B] ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ Campaign
[C] Azadi Ka Amrit Tiranga Campaign
[D] Bharat Tiranga Campaign
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Correct Answer: B [‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ Campaign]
Notes:
Under the central government’s ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign, the Indian tricolour flag will be hoisted atop more than 20 crore houses across the country for three days in August 2022.
The campaign is to be carried out under the ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’, with chief ministers of states and lieutenant governors, and administrators of Union Territories. The tricolor will be flown atop the houses through public participation while government and private establishments will also be involved.
36. ‘BOT’ and ‘HAM’ Models, which were seen in the news recently, is associated with which field?
[A] Finance
[B] Infrastructure
[C] Virology
[D] Computer Architecture
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Correct Answer: B [Infrastructure]
Notes:
Build-operate-transfer (BOT) and Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM) are the public private partnership models that are being used in execution of national highway projects.
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is set to return to funding through private investments and plans to offer over two highway up-gradation projects to private players using the build-operate-transfer (BOT) model during the current quarter.
37. Where is the Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (ICAR CIFT) located?
[A] Kochi
[B] Chennai
[C] Mumbai
[D] Vishakhapatnam
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Correct Answer: A [Kochi]
Notes:
Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (ICAR CIFT) recently launched a national campaign on ‘Fish for Health and Prosperity’.
ICAR-CIFT is located in Kochi, Kerala. The campaign highlighted the importance of fish as a nutritious food for humans and alleviating malnutrition in society. It was launched as a mark of commemorating the 75th year of Indian independence as ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’.
38. ‘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).
39. Which country hosted the ‘BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers’ Meeting 2022’?
[A] India
[B] China
[C] Russia
[D] South Africa
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Correct Answer: B [China]
Notes:
Bhupender Yadav attends BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers’ Meeting 2022, which was held under the presidency of China.
Discussions were held on Promoting Green Jobs for Sustainable Development; Developing Skills for Resilient Recovery; and Protecting Workers’ Right in New Forms of Employment. The countries also adopted ‘BRICS Labour & Employment Ministerial Declaration’.
40. Which Indian state recently conducted its first-ever survey of blackbucks?
[A] Kerala
[B] Karnataka
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Goa
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Correct Answer: C [Andhra Pradesh]
Notes:
The Andhra Pradesh State Wildlife Department has commenced the first-ever survey of blackbucks along a stretch of islands in the Godavari between Dowleswaram and Yanam.
The survey aims of drawing up a conservation plan to protect the endangered species.
