31. Which Indian airport was named the ‘best regional airport in India and South Asia’ in Skytrax World Airport awards?
[A] Chennai International Airport
[B] Delhi International Airport
[C] Bengaluru International Airport
[D] Cochin International Airport
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Correct Answer: C [Bengaluru International Airport]
Notes:
The Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru was named the best regional airport in India and South Asia title in the 2022 Skytrax World Airport awards.
The award is based on the feedback from the customers in a globally conducted survey about experience from check-in to arrivals, transfers, shopping, security, immigration and arrangements in the departures gates. The Bengaluru airport had also won the Best Airport and Aviation Innovation Award at Wings India Awards earlier.
32. Which major country announced emergency measures including using of coal, after shortage of supply of Gas from Russia?
[A] UK
[B] Australia
[C] Germany
[D] France
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Correct Answer: C [Germany]
Notes:
Germany announced emergency measures including increased use of coal to boost gas storage levels and to phase out imports.
As Germany relies on Russia for most of its gas, it is affected after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine which led to cut in deliveries. The new measures include increased reliance on coal-fired power plants and an auction system to incentivise industry to consume less.
33. ‘Whoever, Whatever, Whenever. Everyone has a right to seek safety’ is the theme of which international day observed in June?
[A] World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
[B] World Refugee Day
[C] World UN Peacekeepers Day
[D] World Child Labour Awareness Day
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Correct Answer: B [World Refugee Day]
Notes:
Every year, World Refugee Day is observed on June 20, to highlight the difficulties faced by refugees who have been displaced from their homes.
The United Nations has celebrated this day since 2001 and the day marks the 50th anniversary of the 1951 refugee convention. The theme for this year’s World Refugee Day is ‘Whoever, Whatever, Whenever. Everyone has a right to seek safety.
34. Which organisation has developed the Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Mark III, recently induced by the Indian Coast Guard?
[A] DRDO
[B] HAL
[C] BEL
[D] NSIL
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Correct Answer: B [HAL]
Notes:
The Indian Coast Guard’s Eastern Region inducted the Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Mark III, the first aircraft of the newly created “840 Squadron”.
It was indigenously designed and developed Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Mark III by the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). HAL has delivered 13 out of 16 such aircraft to the Indian Coast Guard till date.
35. What was the theme for International Day of Yoga 2022?
[A] Yoga for Well-being
[B] Yoga for Harmony And Peace
[C] Yoga for Health
[D] Yoga for Humanity
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Correct Answer: D [Yoga for Humanity]
Notes:
The theme for International Day of Yoga 2022 is “Yoga for Humanity”. The International Yoga Day is observed with a unique theme every year since 2015. This year’s main event demonstration was led by Prime Minister Modi at Mysuru Palace.
36. Khumbu glacier, which was recently making news, is located at__?
[A] India
[B] Tibet
[C] Bhutan
[D] Nepal
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Correct Answer: D [Nepal]
Notes:
Khumbu Glacier is situated at Nepal’s Khumbu region between Mount Everest and the Lhotse-Nuptse ridge. Like many other glaciers in the Himalayas, Khumbu Glacier is melting at a rapid pace. This is making it highly hazardous for Nepal’s Everest base camp.
37. Bashi Channel, which was making news recently, is part of which strait in the Pacific Ocean?
[A] Taiwan Strait
[B] Luzon Strait
[C] Karimata Strait
[D] Malacca Strait
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Correct Answer: B [Luzon Strait]
Notes:
The Bashi Channel, which connects the South China Sea with the western Pacific Ocean, is a waterway between the Philippines’ northern island of Luzon and the Taiwanese island of Orchid. It is part of the Luzon Strait, which connects the Philippine Sea to the South China Sea.
38. Which body is responsible for the implementation of the NIPUN project of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs?
[A] National Skill Training Institute
[B] National Skill Development Fund
[C] National Skill Development Corporation
[D] National Council for Vocational Education and Training
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Correct Answer: C [National Skill Development Corporation]
Notes:
National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), which comes under the aegis of the Union Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, is responsible for the implementation of the NIPUN project of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. It will train, monitor and track potential candidates under this initiative.
39. Which is the venue of the 2022 UN Ocean Conference?
[A] Portugal
[B] Spain
[C] Italy
[D] India
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Correct Answer: A [Portugal]
Notes:
United Nations Ocean Conference is set to be organized from June 27 to July 1 in Lisbon, Portugal. It will be co-hosted by the governments of Kenya and Portugal.
The aim of the conference is to promote science-based innovative solutions needed to ensure sustainable management of ocean. It seeks to promote green technology and innovative use of marine resources. The conference will discuss solutions to address threats to health, ecology, economy and governance of the ocean.
40. Which country has launched a solid-fueled rocket named ‘Zuljanah’?
[A] Israel
[B] Iran
[C] Russia
[D] North Korea
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Correct Answer: B [Iran]
Notes:
Iran has launched a solid-fueled rocket into space named ‘Zuljanah’. It is a a 25.5 meter-long rocket, capable of carrying a satellite of 220 kilograms.
The satellites will gather data in low-earth orbit. Zuljanah is named after the horse of Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad.