31. Chinese carmaker Great Wall Motors (GWM) signed MoU with which Indian state to modernise its manufacturing plant?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Gujarat
[D] Punjab
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Correct Answer: B [Maharashtra]
Notes:
Great Wall Motor (GWM), the Chinese carmaker recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Maharashtra government.
GWM, also the latest Chinese automaker to enter the Indian market agreed to invest in modernising its Talegaon manufacturing plant. This investment is expected to generate employment for 3,000 people. The company also confirmed its plan to invest USD 1 billion in the Indian market.
32. Which Union Ministry of India released a report titled ‘Assessment of Climate Change over the Indian Region’?
[A] Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
[B] Ministry of Earth Sciences
[C] Ministry of Science and Technology
[D] Ministry of Jal Shakti
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Earth Sciences]
Notes:
Union Ministry of Earth Sciences has recently released a report titled ‘Assessment of Climate Change over the Indian Region’.
As per the first edition of the report released this year, the average surface air temperatures over India could rise by up to 4.4 degrees Celsius by the end of the century, in a worst-case scenario. This estimate is provided as compared to the period between 1976 and 2005. The report also revealed that under an intermediate scenario, the country’s average temperature could rise by up to 2.4°C.
33. Which country has signed agreement with UNICEF to supply pneumonia vaccine to low-income nations at affordable rates?
[A] China
[B] India
[C] Australia
[D] Germany
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Correct Answer: B [India]
Notes:
Pune-based Serum Institute of India is set to provide ten million doses of the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, every year to lower-income countries for the next decade.
The institute has entered into a new supply agreement with the UNICEF that helped to decrease the price of pneumonia vaccine for those nations. As of now, Pneumonia is the biggest killer of children, which claims the life of a child every 39 seconds.
34. As per the recent report of the National Centre of Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR), which ocean has seen the greatest decline of ice in the last 41 years?
[A] Arctic Ocean
[B] Antarctic Ocean
[C] Pacific Ocean
[D] Indian Ocean
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Correct Answer: A [Arctic Ocean]
Notes:
The National Centre of Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) has found that the Arctic Ocean has seen the largest decline in the last 41 years due to global warming.
This has led to localised increase in evaporation, air humidity, cloud cover and rainfall. NCPOR noted that this decline in Arctic Sea ice was -13 per cent in July 2019 while it was -4.7 per cent per decade in the last 40 years. The study also noted that if this trend continues, there would be no ice left in the Arctic sea by 2050.
35. When is ‘Sustainable Gastronomy Day’ celebrated by the United Nations every year?
[A] June 16
[B] June 17
[C] June 18
[D] June 19
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Correct Answer: C [June 18]
Notes:
Sustainable Gastronomy Day is celebrated every year across the world on June 18, by the United Nations and its member countries.
Sustainable Gastronomy means cuisine that considers the place where food is grown, how it is grown and how it gets into markets. UNESCO, FAO and the UN General Assembly work to facilitate the observance of Sustainable Gastronomy Day, in collaboration with Member States and other international bodies.
36. Which agency of the United Nations releases the report titled ‘Annual report on displacement’?
[A] International Labour Organization
[B] United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
[C] World Tourism Organization
[D] World Health Organization
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Correct Answer: B [United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees]
Notes:
The UN Agency for refugees, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has released its Annual report on displacement.
As per the report, nearly 80 million people were forcibly displaced by the end of 2019 globally. The main reason for displacement has been war, violence, persecution and other emergencies. This count is almost double the total figure of the past decade. The report also revealed that an additional 11 million people were newly displaced in 2019 alone.
37. India Ideas Summit is an annual conference held to promote trade between India and which country?
[A] Japan
[B] Souh Korea
[C] Russia
[D] United States
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Correct Answer: D [United States]
Notes:
The US Chamber of Commerce has recently announced that ‘India Ideas Summit 2020’ is scheduled to be held virtually on July 21-22.
The summit is organised by US India Business Council (USIBC). This year is the 45th annual meeting and will focus on geopolitics in the post-COVID world, technology trends and the future of healthcare, among others. Last year, the Summit was organised in Washington. It brings together scholars, diplomats and think tanks for high-level dialogue on key issues related to India.
38. Which Union Minister of India is to attend the Russian Victory Parade on June 24, at Moscow?
[A] Minister of External Affairs
[B] Minister of Defence
[C] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
[D] Minister of Home Affairs
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Correct Answer: B [Minister of Defence]
Notes:
Union Defence Minister of India Rajnath Singh is to attend the Russian Victory Parade on June 24, to be held at Russia’s capital Moscow.
The Victory Parade is organised to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the victory of Russia in the Second World War. Earlier, it was announced that a Tri-Service 75- Member Indian Military Contingent has reached Moscow to participate in the Victory Parade, along with other invited troops.
39. Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) has partnered with which Public sector enterprise to support its Innovation & Entrepreneurship initiatives?
[A] Steel Authority of India
[B] Coal India Limited
[C] GAIL Limited
[D] NTPC Limited
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Correct Answer: B [Coal India Limited ]
Notes:
Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) has partnered with Coal India Limited (CIL) to boost its Innovation & Entrepreneurship initiatives.
During a virtual e-summit held between AIM and CLI, a Statement of Intent (SoI) of strategic partnership between them was signed and exchanged. Under the collaboration, several programs will be conducted by them to promote innovation ecosystem through the initiatives of Atal Innovation Mission (AIM).
40. What is the term of the selected member of the Rajya Sabha?
[A] Three years
[B] Four years
[C] Five years
[D] Six years
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Correct Answer: D [Six years]
Notes:
The Rajya Sabha consists of not more 238 members representing the States and Union Territories, and 12 members nominated by the President. Each member is elected for a term of six years.
In the recent elections to 19 seats in 10 states, BJP won eight and Congress won four seats. The current strength of Rajya Sabha goes up to 244, of which BJP has 86 members and the National Democratic Alliance NDA’s tally is expected to cross 100. The Congress has 41 members while others have 27.