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. When is the ‘Nelson Mandela Day’ observed every year?
[A] July 14
[B] July 16
[C] July 18
[D] July 21
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Correct Answer: C [July 18]
Notes:
‘Nelson Mandela Day’ is observed on July 18 every year. The United Nations (UN) had declared July 18 as Nelson Mandela Day to honour the leader in 2009.
Nelson Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid activist who served as the first President from 1994 to 1999. He was the first black head of state and the first elected President in a fully democratic election in South Africa.
33. Kinyang mabokoensis and Kinyang tchernovi are the names of which species discovered recently?
[A] Giant dwarf crocodiles
[B] Giant dwarf elephants
[C] Giant dwarf giraffes
[D] Giant dwarf Rhinos
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Correct Answer: A [Giant dwarf crocodiles]
Notes:
Researchers have discovered a new giant 18-million-year-old crocodile species that mysteriously disappeared.
Kinyang mabokoensis and Kinyang tchernovi are the names of the giant dwarf crocodiles, which inhabited east Africa. The species is similar to the dwarf crocodiles that may be found in central and western Africa at present.
34. 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 It was set up eight months after the government repealed the three controversial farm Acts.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.
35. 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’.
36. 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.
37. Who has been appointed as the BCCI ethics officer and Ombudsman?
[A] Ranjan Gogoi
[B] Vineet Saran
[C] A K Sikri
[D] V K Singh
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Correct Answer: B [Vineet Saran]
Notes:
Former Supreme Court judge Vineet Saran has taken over as the BCCI’s ethics officer and ombudsman, filling the dual posts which were lying vacant for a year.
Vineet Saran has succeeded Justice (Retd) D K Jain, whose term ended in June last year. He is a former Chief Justice of Odisha High Court, and also served as a judge in Karnataka and Allahabad High Court.
38. What is the theme of the ‘World Brain Day (WBD) 2022’?
[A] Brain Health for all
[B] Exercise for Brain Health
[C] Quit Smoking
[D] Eat and Sleep Healthy
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Correct Answer: A [Brain Health for all]
Notes:
‘World Brain Day (WBD) 2022’ is marked every year on July 22, to increase public awareness and promote advocacy related to brain health.
This year, the World Brain Day is dedicated to the theme “Brain Health for all”. WBD 2022 campaign will focus on five key messages globally: Awareness, Prevention, Advocacy, Education and Access.
39. Soorarai Pottru, which was declared the ‘Best Feature Film’ in the 68th National Film Awards, is from which language?
[A] Malayalam
[B] Tamil
[C] Telugu
[D] Kannada
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Correct Answer: B [Tamil]
Notes:
The winners of the 68th National Film Awards were announced in New Delhi. The prestigious awards are administered by the Government of India’s Directorate of Film Festivals.
This year, the ‘Best Feature Film’ award was given to the Tamil film Soorarai Pottru, while its actor Suriya and Aparna Balamurali won two awards. Ajay Devgn for Tanhaji also shared the Best Actor award. The Malayalam movie ‘Ayyappanum Koshiyam’ won several awards including Best Director.
40. Burhanpur, which was declared the first ‘Har Ghar Jal’ certified district in the country, is in which state?
[A] Telangana
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Bihar
[D] Kolkata
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Correct Answer: B [Madhya Pradesh]
Notes:
Burhanpur district in Madhya Pradesh becomes the first ‘Har Ghar Jal’ certified district in the country.
It is also called the ‘Darwaza of Dakhin’. After the launch of ‘Jal Jeevan Mission’ in 2019, Panchayat representatives, Pani Samitis and district officials of Burhanpur took efforts to achieve functional tap water connections to all its 1,01,905 rural households within a span of 34 months.