31. In July 2022, which milestone was achieved by India in Covid Vaccination?
[A] 50 million
[B] 1 billion
[C] 2 billion
[D] 2.5 billion
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Correct Answer: C [2 billion]
Notes:
India reported 2 billion cumulative Covid-19 vaccinations, surpassing the global milestone in the fight against pandemic.
India has now achieved a record 97 per cent first-dose coverage, while 90 per cent of its adult population has received both doses of the vaccine. 74% of vaccination centres have been set up in rural India and 71% of the coverage has been reported from rural areas, while 51.1% of recipients are women.
32. Which country is the top source of India’s remittances in 2021?
[A] UAE
[B] USA
[C] Singapore
[D] Canada
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Correct Answer: B [USA]
Notes:
As per a recent survey of the Reserve Bank of India, the US surpassed the UAE as the top source country of India’s remittances, accounting for 23% of total remittances.
India is by far the world’s largest recipient of remittances, as it received $87 billion in 2021 with a growth of 4.6%. The share of remittances from the Gulf Cooperation Council region in India’s inward remittances is estimated to have declined.
33. 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.
34. What is the name of India’s first passenger drone which was recently seen in the news?
[A] Akash
[B] Varuna
[C] Jatayu
[D] Garuda
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Correct Answer: B [Varuna]
Notes:
Varuna, India’s first drone that can carry human pay-load has a range of 25 km. The passenger drone can carry 130 kg payload and has 25-33 minutes of flight time.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently watched the demonstration of India’s first passenger drone, Varuna. ‘Varuna’ drone has been designed and developed by a startup ‘Sagar Defence Engineering’.
35. Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra won which medal in the 2022 World Athletics Championships?
[A] Gold
[B] Silver
[C] Bronze
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Silver]
Notes:
Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra scripted another history as he became only the second Indian and to win a medal in the World Championships.
He is also the first male track and field athlete as the legendary long jumper Anju Bobby George was the first Indian to win a medal. Neeraj clinched silver in the javelin throw final with his best throw of 88.13m. Defending champion Anderson Peters of Grenada won gold with a throw of 90.54m.
36. Which Indian state police recently launched e-FIR system?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Gujarat
[C] Punjab
[D] Odisha
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Correct Answer: B [Gujarat]
Notes:
Union Minister Home Minister Amit Shah launched the e-FIR system of Gujarat Police in Gandhinagar.
The system will enable the citizens to file an FIR online, without visiting the police stations. All important services of Gujarat Police will be made available online. Within 48 hours of registering the FIR, the police will contact the complainant directly.
37. 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.
38. Who are the beneficiaries of ‘PM SVANidhi’ scheme?
[A] Senior Citizens
[B] Street vendors
[C] School children
[D] Farmers
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Correct Answer: B [Street vendors]
Notes:
‘PM SVANidhi’ scheme was launched on 1 June 2020, to provide financial support to Street vendors. As of july, Rs. 3,661 crores had been provided as micro-credits to more than 30 lakh street vendors.
The Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri addressed the meeting of National Association of Street Vendors of India (NASVI), which was held on the theme of ‘From Encroachers to Self-Employed’.
39. Which Union Ministry released the ‘India’s Bioeconomy Report 2022’?
[A] Ministry of Science & Technology
[B] Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate change
[C] Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers welfare
[D] Ministry of Power
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Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Science & Technology]
Notes:
Union Minister for Science & Technology Dr Jitendra Singh released the ‘India’s Bioeconomy Report 2022’ recently. India’s Bio-economy has reached over USD 80 billion in 2021 with 14.1% growth over 2020. It is likely to touch 150 billion dollars by 2025 and over 300 billion dollars by 2030.
Dr Jitendra Singh also launched Special ‘Biotech Ignition Grant call for North East Region’ (BIG-NER) with a financial support of Rs 50 Lakhs each to 25 start-ups and entrepreneurs from North East Region to develop biotech solutions.
40. Which Union Ministry has set up a ‘Multi-Agency Group for investigation of foreign asset cases’?
[A] Ministry of Corporate Affairs
[B] Ministry of Finance
[C] Ministry of External Affairs
[D] Ministry of Home Affairs
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Finance]
Notes:
The Union Ministry of Finance has set up a Multi-Agency Group consisting of representatives from various enforcement agencies and organizations for coordinated investigation of foreign asset cases like Panama paper leaks, Paradise paper leaks and the recent Pandora paper leaks.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said in the Lok Sabha that there is no official estimate of the amount of money deposited by Indian citizens and companies in Swiss banks.