21. Which countries are the members of the recently formed ‘I2U2 Grouping’?
[A] India, Iraq, USA and UK
[B] India, Israel, USA and UK
[C] India, Israel, USA and UAE
[D] India, Iraq, USA and UAE
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Correct Answer: C [India, Israel, USA and UAE]
Notes:
The leaders of the West Asian QUAD – India, Israel, the US and UAE will meet for the first ever virtual summit. The meeting has been called by the White House and will be addressed by the US President Joe Biden.
US President Joe Biden is also making a visit to West Asia – Israel and Saudi Arabia. The White House has given a new acronym to identify the new grouping as I2U2: India, Israel and UAE and the US. Recently, UAE and Israel had signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), while India and the UAE too have signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
22. Which state has recorded infection of cattle due to Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD)?
[A] Punjab
[B] Gujarat
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Bihar
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Correct Answer: B [Gujarat]
Notes:
Over 1200 cattle across five districts of Gujarat have been infected with Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD), in the past one month.
LSD, an infectious viral disease, started in Dwarka and Jamnagar districts. Around 40 cattle have died in the state, as per the state animal husbandry department. Symptoms of LSD primarily consist of fever, fluid from eyes and nose, dribbling of saliva and blisters on the body.A vaccination drive is being carried out in a five kilometre radius across infected areas.
23. What is the theme of ‘World Blood Donor Day’ 2022?
[A] Blood donation: An act of solidarity
[B] Be brave; Donate Blood
[C] Helping Hands
[D] Blood Donation: Pay back to the Earth
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Correct Answer: A [Blood donation: An act of solidarity]
Notes:
World Blood Donor Day is observed every year on 14 June. The theme of this year is ‘Blood donation: An act of solidarity’.
The Day was created to raise global awareness of the need for safe blood for transfusion, highlight the critical contribution of voluntary, blood donors, support national blood transfusion services, blood donor organizations and other related NGOs.
24. Which state launched ‘Ennum Ezhuthum’ scheme to bridge learning gaps in primary education?
[A] Kerala
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Karnataka
[D] Telangana
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Correct Answer: B [Tamil Nadu]
Notes:Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin launched ‘Ennum Ezhuthum’ scheme to bridge learning gaps in primary education.
The scheme will ensure that all students under eight years of age in the state are able to read with comprehension and have basic arithmetic skills by 2025. A committee was formed to design the syllabus for the scheme, to help each student develop their own skill set. The scheme will be implemented in government and government-aided schools for 3 years.
25. Which country has recently pledged to cut carbon emissions by 43% from 2005 levels by 2030?
[A] China
[B] India
[C] USA
[D] Australia
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Correct Answer: D [Australia]
Notes:
Australia’s new Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced ambitious climate targets for his country.
He has pledged to cut carbon emissions by 43% from 2005 levels by 2030, up from the previous government’s target of between 26% and 28%. Australia is one of the world’s highest per capita carbon emitters. While Canada is aiming to reduce emissions up to 40% by 2030 from 2005 levels, U.S has a target of 52%.
26. Which is the venue of the Plenary Session of 110th International Labour Conference?
[A] Geneva
[B] Paris
[C] New York
[D] Rome
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Correct Answer: A [Geneva]
Notes:
Union Minister Bhupender Yadav addressed the Plenary Session of 110th International Labour Conference in Geneva.
The International labour Conference sets the international labour standards and the broad policies of the ILO. It is the largest international gathering attended by representatives of governments, employers and workers from the 187 ILO Member States.
27. Which cricket team created a world record with an One-day international score of 498 runs?
[A] Australia
[B] England
[C] South Africa
[D] West Indies
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Correct Answer: B [England]
Notes:
England hit a world record one-day international score of 498 against Netherlands and won the match by 232 runs in Amstelveen.
The England team beat their previous mark of 481-6 set against Australia at Trent Bridge in 2018. In the recent match, three England players scored centuries with Liam Livingstone making the fastest half-century in England’s ODI history off just 17 balls. Player of the match Jos Buttler finished on 162 not out, with century off 47 balls.
28. The ‘Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC)’ functions under the aegis of which Union Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Labour and Employment
[B] Ministry of Finance
[C] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
[D] Ministry of MSME
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Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Labour and Employment]
Notes:
The ‘Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC)’ functions under the aegis of Ministry of Labour and Employment.
ESIC has announced that its Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) Scheme will be implemented throughout the country by the end of 2022. The health insurance scheme is fully implemented in 443 districts and partially implemented in 153 districts. As many as 148 districts are not covered under the ESI Scheme at present.
29. As per the Ministry for Environment, Forest and Climate Change notification, use of ‘single-use plastic’ is banned with effect from which date?
[A] April 1 2022
[B] July 1 2022
[C] January 1 2023
[D] April 1 2023
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Correct Answer: B [July 1 2022]
Notes:
The Ministry for Environment, Forest and Climate Change has defined a list of items that will be banned from next month. The announcement of ban was made last year.
As per the notification, the manufacture, import, stocking, distribution, sale and use of following single-use plastic, including polystyrene and expanded polystyrene, commodities shall be prohibited with effect from the 1st July, 2022.
30. A 419-million-year-old Chinese Fossil recently proved the evolution of Human Middle Ear from which creature?
[A] Chimpanzee
[B] Fish
[C] Gecko
[D] Turtle
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Correct Answer: B [Fish]
Notes:
A 419-million-year-old Chinese Fossil recently proved the evolution of Human Middle Ear from fish gills. Embryonic and fossil evidence proved that the human middle ear evolved from the spiracle of fishes.
As per the study, many important structures of human beings can be traced back to our fish ancestors, such as our teeth, jaws, middle ears.