31. As per recent notification, the 5G spectrum will be auctioned for how many years?
[A] 5
[B] 10
[C] 20
[D] 25
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Correct Answer: C [20]
Notes:
The Union Cabinet has approved a proposal of the Department of Telecommunications for the auction of 72 GHz of spectrum for a 20-year-period.
It will make way for providing 5G services to public and enterprises. 5G services is said to be about 10 times faster than 4G.The Cabinet also decided to enable the development of ‘Private Captive Networks’ to promote innovation in industry 4.0 applications.
32. Which state has approved to set up ‘Pilibhit Tiger Protection Foundation’?
[A] Uttarakhand
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Sikkim
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Correct Answer: B [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
The Uttar Pradesh cabinet approved a proposal to set up Pilibhit Tiger Protection Foundation under the provisions of Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
The cabinet decided to give incentives to set up units in the state’s first proposed medical device park. It was also decided to implement the Pt Deendayal Upadhyay Kisan Samridhi Yojana in the state till 2026-27.
33. 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.
34. Padma Bridge, which was seen in the news, is located in which neighbouring country of India?
[A] Sri Lanka
[B] Nepal
[C] Bangladesh
[D] Myanmar
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Correct Answer: C [Bangladesh]
Notes:
Bangladesh Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) recently clarified that the Padma Bridgeis not part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
It is a multipurpose road-rail bridge across the Padma River, the main distributary of the Ganges. When completed it will be the largest bridge in Bangladesh and the first fixed river crossing for road traffic. BRI or the ‘One Belt, One Road’ initiative is a flagship programme of President Xi Jinping for trade and connectivity and India has raised concerns over the BRI projects.
35. Which wildlife sanctuary is location of India’s first-ever Dark Sky Reserve?
[A] Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary
[B] Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary
[C] Karakoram Wildlife Sanctuary
[D] Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary
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Correct Answer: A [Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary]
Notes:
A part of Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary in Ladakh is going to become a Dark Sky Reserve, which will help promote astronomy-tourism. Once this region is declared as the Hanle Dark Sky Reserve, efforts will be undertaken to protect the night sky from superfluous illumination and light pollution.
36. Which tissue / organ of human body is affected by myelodysplastic syndrome?
[A] Blood cells
[B] Thymus gland
[C] Lymphatic vessels
[D] Pancreas
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Correct Answer: A [Blood cells]
Notes:
Myelodysplastic syndrome is a rare type of blood cancer that affects the body’s ability to make healthy blood cells in the bone marrow. It obstructs the body’s ability to produce blood cells. Its treatments range from blood transfusion to chemotherapy or stem cell transplantation.
37. As per the recent study published in “The Lancet Microbe” most of the antibiotic resistant strains of Typhoid causing bacteria originated in which region?
[A] Western Africa
[B] Eastern Europe
[C] South Asia
[D] South East Asia
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Correct Answer: C [South Asia ]
Notes:
Typhoid fever is caused by bacterium Salmonella Typhi. Humans are its only host. A new study found that Typhoid-causing bacteria are becoming highly resistant to popular antibiotics. Strains resistant to antibiotic azithromycin are found in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nepal. As per the recent study published in “The Lancet Microbe” most of the antibiotic resistant strains of Typhoid causing bacteria originated in South Asia.
38. Swadesh Darshan scheme is the initiative of which union ministry?
[A] Ministry of Culture
[B] Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
[C] Ministry of Tourism
[D] Ministry of Railways
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Correct Answer: C [Ministry of Tourism]
Notes:
Swadesh Darshan Scheme was launched by the Ministry of Tourism for the integrated development of theme-based tourist circuits in India. Under this central sector scheme, central financial assistance will be provided to states and union territories for the infrastructural development of the tourist circuits.
39. Snake Island, which was seen in news recently, is part of which country’s territory?
[A] Russia
[B] Ukraine
[C] China
[D] South Korea
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Correct Answer: B [Ukraine]
Notes:
Ukraine’s Snake Island or Zmiinyi Island is situated in the Black Sea, close to the Danube Delta. This X-shaped island is less than 700 meters from end to end. A village named Bile was founded in 2007 to reaffirm the status of the island as being inhabited.
40. Demodex folliculorum, which was in news recently, is a__?
[A] Mite
[B] Dragonfly
[C] Gecko
[D] Wasp
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Correct Answer: A [Mite]
Notes:
Demodex folliculorum is a microscopic parasitic mite that live and reproduce on human faces. According to a new research this 0.3 mm long organism is at the risk of extinction because of inbreeding and gene loss.