31. Which country has announced a funding of USD 122 million for India to prevent avoidable epidemics?
[A] Japan
[B] USA
[C] Germany
[D] Canada
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Correct Answer: B [USA]
Notes:
The United States has announced a funding of USD 122 million for India, to prevent avoidable epidemics, early detection of disease threats, and rapid and effective response.
The total funding will be distributed to three top health research institutions- ICMR, National Institute of Virology (NIV) and National Institute of Epidemiology (NIE) over a period of five years.
32. Which institution has won UNESCO’s recognition for use of Information And Communication Technology in Education?
[A] Central Institute of Educational Technology
[B] Central Board of Secondary Education
[C] University Grants Commission
[D] All India Council for Technical Education
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Correct Answer: A [Central Institute of Educational Technology]
Notes:
The Central Institute of Educational Technology (CIET), a unit of the NCERT has been awarded with the UNESCO’s King Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa Prize for the use of ICT (Information And Communication Technology) in Education for the year 2021.
The institution has used ICT under the ‘PM eVidya’ scheme during the Covid pandemic. The PM eVIDYA programme was launched as part of the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan’ in May 2020 to unify all efforts related to digital, online, on-air education Each prize-winner receives USD 25,000, a medal and a diploma.
33. Matt Fitzpatrick, who was seen in the news, is associated with which sports?
[A] Cricket
[B] Table Tennis
[C] Golf
[D] Snooker
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Correct Answer: C [Golf]
Notes:
World number-18 Golfer England’s Matt Fitzpatrick captured his first major title by winning the US Open in a thrilling fight.
The 27-year-old player, who has won the 2013 US Amateur, has bagged his first professional US victory. Americans Scottie Scheffler and Will Zalatoris were the other ace players who participated in the event.
34. 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.
35. When is the ‘World Sickle Cell Awareness Day’ observed every year?
[A] June 19
[B] June 23
[C] June 27
[D] June 30
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Correct Answer: A [June 19]
Notes:
Every year on the 19th of June, the World Sickle Cell Day (SCD) event is conducted by the United Nations General Assembly to raise awareness of sickle cell disease.
Sickle cell anaemia is a group of inherited disorders that cause red blood cells to become sickle in shape instead of normal biconcave shape. In a patient who is suffering from SCD, the red blood cells have abnormal haemoglobin.
36. Theri Desert, that was recently in news, is situated in which state?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Gujarat
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Himachal Pradesh
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Correct Answer: C [Tamil Nadu]
Notes:
Theri Desert in located in Tamil Nadu. It derives its name from Tamil term “theri”, which means red dunes. Red sand dunes in this desert have sediments dating back to the Quaternary period that commenced some 2.6 million years ago.
37. The traditional Slavic festival of Noc Kupaly is celebrated during__?
[A] Winter solstice
[B] Summer solstice
[C] Solar equinox
[D] Spring equinox
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Correct Answer: B [Summer solstice]
Notes:
Noc Kupaly is celebrated by Poland and other Slavic countries during the shortest night of the year (summer solstice). This pagan festival celebrates the idea of fertility and purification. The celebrations involve bonfire lighting, herb collecting and bathing in a river.
38. Which country was the last to join the BRICS group?
[A] Brazil
[B] Russia
[C] India
[D] South Africa
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Correct Answer: D [South Africa]
Notes:
South Africa was the last member country to join the BRICS in the year 2010. Other BRICS countries are Brazil, Russia, India and China. Together, these countries account for around 40 per cent of the global population and some 30 per cent of the global GDP.
39. Tenth Schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with which of the following aspects?
[A] Official languages
[B] Land Reforms
[C] Anti-defection law
[D] Panchayati Raj
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Correct Answer: C [Anti-defection law]
Notes:
The Tenth Schedule, which is popularly known as the Anti-Defection Act, became part of the Indian Constitution as the result of the 52nd Amendment Act, 1985. It sets grounds for the disqualification of legislators on the grounds of defection to another political party. It was recently making news due to Maharashtra Political Crisis.
40. Central Bureau of Communication was earlier known as__?
[A] Department of Telecommunication
[B] C-DOT
[C] Directorate of Advertising and Visual Publicity
[D] Bureau of Outreach and Communication
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Correct Answer: D [Bureau of Outreach and Communication]
Notes:
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has renamed the Bureau of Outreach and Communication (BOC) as the Central Bureau of Communication. The BOC was set up in 2017 following the merger of the ministry’s erstwhile media units.