31. The Indian Prime Minister inaugurated ‘Kranti Gatha’, a Gallery of Indian Revolutionaries in which state?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Bihar
[D] Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Maharashtra]
Notes:
The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated ‘Kranti Gatha’, a Gallery of Indian Revolutionaries inside an underground bunker at Raj Bhavan in Mumbai.
The Prime Minister also inaugurated ‘Jal Bhushan’, the new residence and office of the Governor of Maharashtra.
32. Which country is set to deport asylum-seekers of various nationalities to Rwanda?
[A] USA
[B] UK
[C] UAE
[D] China
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Correct Answer: B [UK]
Notes:
The British Government has announced to deport asylum-seekers of various nationalities to Rwanda.
In April, British Prime Minister Johnson announced the Deportation Policy, which aims to deter people illegally entering the country. United Nations’ top refugee officials and Migrant advocacy groups have termed the policy as inhumane and illegal.
33. Which bank has announced to lend USD 250 million to start-ups in India?
[A] DBS Bank
[B] HSBC India
[C] Citi Bank India
[D] Standard Chartered Bank
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Correct Answer: B [HSBC India]
Notes:
Foreign bank HSBC India announced that it will lend USD 250 million to high-growth, tech-led start-ups in India.
India is the third largest start-up ecosystem in the world. Recently there is a rise in the debt needs of the start-ups in India and a ‘funding winter’ is impacting equity funding to the sector. This issue is set to be addressed by the commercial banking vertical of HSBC India.
34. Which city recently hosted the ‘India Energy Transition Summit’?
[A] Pune
[B] Mysuru
[C] New Delhi
[D] Bengaluru
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Correct Answer: C [New Delhi]
Notes:
Minister for Power, New and Renewable Energy R K Singh addressed the ‘India Energy Transition Summit’ in New Delhi.
The Minister said that India is leading in energy transition and it is fastest growing Renewable Energy capacity in the world. He also affirmed that India can achieve 700 GW of Renewable energy by 2030 if we manage to achieve the vision of green hydrogen, green ammonia and Electric Vehicles EV.
35. As per recent MFIN report, which is the largest state in terms of the outstanding portfolio of microfinance loans?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Tamil Nadu]
Notes:
According to the quarterly report published by Microfinance Institutions Network (MFIN), Tamil Nadu has displaced West Bengal to emerge as the largest State in terms of the outstanding portfolio of microfinance loans.
The gross loan portfolio (GLP) of Tamil Nadu as of March 31, 2022 stood at ₹36,806 crore while the overall microfinance industry has a total GLP of ₹2,85,441 crore as of March 31, 2022. Banks held the largest share of the portfolio in micro-credit followed by NBFC-MFIs.
36. Which Indian sportsperson clinched the men’s javelin throw gold at the 2022 Kuortane Games?
[A] Hari Krishna
[B] Neeraj Chopra
[C] Mariappan Thangavelu
[D] Avani Lekhara
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Correct Answer: B [Neeraj Chopra]
Notes:
India’s top javelin thrower and 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games gold medallist Neeraj Chopra has clinched the men’s javelin throw gold at the 2022 Kuortane Games.
He registered an impressive throw of 86.69 meters in the event. Recently, Neeraj Chopra won silver and set a national record at the Paavo Nurmi athletics meet.
37. Which is the main venue of the eighth International Day of Yoga (IDY) celebrations in India?
[A] Gandhi Nagar
[B] Mysuru
[C] Hyderabad
[D] Patna
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Correct Answer: B [Mysuru]
Notes:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the eighth International Day of Yoga (IDY) celebrations in Karnataka’s Mysuru. The theme of this year’s Yoga Day celebrations is ‘Yoga for Humanity’.
Over 25 crore people across the world took part in various events and doing yoga in unison. A programme in coordination with the Ministry of External Affairs has also been organised for a mass Yoga Protocol around the world on the day following the movement of the sun.
38. What is the rank of India in the World Gold Council (WGC) report of largest gold recyclers?
[A] First
[B] Third
[C] Fourth
[D] Sixth
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Correct Answer: C [Fourth]
Notes:
According to a World Gold Council (WGC) report titled ‘Gold refining and recycling’, India has emerged as the fourth largest recycler in the world.
India has recycled 75 tonnes in 2021 while China topped the chart as it recycled 168 tonnes followed by Italy in the second position with 80 tonnes and the US at the third rank with 78 tonnes in 2021. India’s gold refining capacity increased by 1,500 tonnes (500 per cent) in 2021 from 300 tonnes in 2013.
39. Which neighbouring country of India has passed a Constitutional Amendment to empower Parliament over the President?
[A] Afghanistan
[B] Sri Lanka
[C] Myanmar
[D] Nepal
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Correct Answer: B [Sri Lanka]
Notes:
Sri Lankan cabinet passed the 21st Amendment to the Constitution to empower Parliament over the executive president.
The 21st Amendment is expected to dissolve the section, which gives unfettered powers to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa after abolishing the 19th Amendment that will strengthen Parliament. It also includes reforms including barring dual citizens from contesting elections to hold public office.
40. 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.