31. Agriculture Ministry launched the Platform of Platforms (POP) under which scheme?
[A] PM KISAN
[B] National Agriculture Market (e-NAM)
[C] PM Fasal Bima Yojana
[D] Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture
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Correct Answer: B [National Agriculture Market (e-NAM)]
Notes:
The Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar, launched the Platform of Platforms (POP) under the National Agriculture Market (e-NAM).
It was launched at the State Agriculture and Horticulture Ministers’ Conference in Bengaluru, Karnataka. With POP, farmers can sell the produce outside their state borders which will increase the price realisation.
32. Brijendra Kumar Syngal, who passed away recently, was also called as?
[A] Father of Green Revolution
[B] Father of Internet in India
[C] Father of White Revolution
[D] Father of PSUs in India
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Correct Answer: B [Father of Internet in India]
Notes:
Brijendra Kumar Syngal, who is also referred to as father of Internet in India, passed away recently at the age of 82.
He was the former chairman of Videsh Sanchar Nigam Limited. Under his leadership, the company rolled out India’s internet service and launched its biggest global depository receipt issue. He was earlier associated with satellite communications company Inmarsat.
33. Which Indian company is set to acquire Denmark-based BASE life science?
[A] Tata Consultancy Service
[B] Infosys
[C] Wipro
[D] HCL Technologies
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Correct Answer: B [Infosys]
Notes:
Indian Tech Major Infosys announced that it will acquire Denmark-based BASE life science for about 110 million euros (Rs 875 crore).
This acquisition will deepen the expertise of Infosys in life sciences domain and strengthen its footprint across Europe. BASE life science has finest industry experts across Denmark, Switzerland, UK, Germany, France, Italy, and a near-shore technology hub in Spain.
34. Which country tested the ‘Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon (ARRW)’ hypersonic missiles system?
[A] Russia
[B] USA
[C] North Korea
[D] Israel
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Correct Answer: B [USA]
Notes:
The US Air Force and Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) announced that it has tested two different hypersonic missiles systems.
The AGM-183A Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon (ARRW) had its second consecutive successful test. ARRW is a boost-glide system that uses a rocket to accelerate a missile to hypersonic speeds before releasing a hypersonic glider.
35. ‘A report on the Natural Asset accounts’ which was recently released by CAG’s Advisory Board, is associated with which resource?
[A] Water Bodies
[B] Minerals and Fossil Fuels
[C] Natural gas
[D] Stone and sand
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Correct Answer: B [Minerals and Fossil Fuels]
Notes:
Government Accounting Standards Advisory Board (GASAB) was constituted by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.
GASAB will release a report on the natural asset accounts capturing details of 34 major minerals, 58 minor minerals and all fossil fuels. GASAB had earlier prepared a concept paper on Natural Resource Accounting (NRA).
36. Which Indian state has reported cases of black fever or ‘Kala-Azar’ disease?
[A] Bihar
[B] West Bengal
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Jharkhand
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Correct Answer: B [West Bengal]
Notes:
Eleven districts of West Bengal reported over 65 cases of black fever or ‘Kala-Azar’ disease recently, based on state-administered surveillance.
Kala-azar or Visceral Leishmaniasis is a protozoan parasitic disease, spread by sand-fly bites. The flies are infected with the parasite called ‘leishmania donovani’. The disease is endemic in Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal.
37. 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.
38. Which institution released a compilation of success stories of 75,000 farmers?
[A] Union Ministry of Agriculture
[B] ICAR
[C] NABARD
[D] CSIR
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Correct Answer: B [ICAR]
Notes:
Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) recently released the compilation of success stories of 75,000 farmers.
To commemorate the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, the e-publication has been prepared by compiling success stories of 75,000 farmers out of all farmers whose incomes have increased. A State-wise brief publication on Doubling Farmers Income has also been prepared. Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar also distributed awards to scientists and farmers on the 94th foundation day of ICAR.
39. Which Indian public sector bank has launched the ‘WhatsApp banking service’?
[A] Canara Bank
[B] Indian Bank
[C] State Bank of India
[D] Punjab National Bank
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Correct Answer: C [State Bank of India]
Notes:
India’s largest public sector lender, State Bank of India (SBI), announced the launch of its WhatsApp Banking services
Customers of SBI may use WhatsApp to access banking services from the lender. Users can check your account balance and get Mini Statement. Through the platform, the State Bank of India also offers WhatsApp-based services to customers with credit cards.
40. 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.