41. Recently, which institute’s researchers have fabricated a novel device to convert infrared light into visible light?
[A] Institute of Science (IISc)
[B] IIT, Delhi
[C] IIT, Kanpur
[D] Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
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Correct Answer: A [Institute of Science (IISc)]
Notes:
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) developed a device that converts infrared light to visible light, potentially revolutionizing defense and optical communications. Using a 2D material, they created a non-linear optical mirror stack for up-conversion and widefield imaging. The technology employs multilayered gallium selenide on a gold reflective surface with a silicon dioxide layer, simplifying complex infrared imaging techniques.
42. Recently, where was the ’43rd World Medical and Health Games’ held?
[A] China
[B] France
[C] India
[D] Germany
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Correct Answer: B [France]
Notes:
At the 43rd World Medical and Health Games in Saint-Tropez, France, from June 16-23, 2024, four officers from the Armed Forces Medical Service won a record 32 medals. Lieutenant Colonel Sanjeev Malik, Major Anish George, Captain Stephen Sebastian, and Captain Dania James collectively secured 19 gold, 9 silver, and 4 bronze medals. The Medgames is the world’s largest sporting event for medical and health professionals, first held in 1978.
43. Recently, who was elected unanimously as the Speaker of the 16th Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly?
[A] Ashok Bendalam
[B] C Ayyannapatrudu
[C] Koyye Moshenu Raju
[D] Jagan Mohan Reddy
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Correct Answer: B [C Ayyannapatrudu]
Notes:
Telugu Desam Party’s Narsipatnam MLA, C. Ayyanna Patrudu, was unanimously elected as the Speaker of the 16th Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly on June 22, 2024. His election was unopposed as no other MLA filed a nomination for the Speaker’s post.
44. What is ‘Dendrophthoe longensis’, recently mentioned in news?
[A] Fungal disease
[B] High speed attack submarine
[C] New species of plant
[D] Space exploration rover
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Correct Answer: C [New species of plant]
Notes:
Indian botanists discovered two new plant species in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Arunachal Pradesh. Dendrophthoe longensis, an aerial stem-parasitic plant, was found on mango trees in the evergreen forests of the Andamans. Petrocosmea arunachalense, a small, white, and hairy herb with purple blotches, was discovered in a cave in Arunachal Pradesh. It is only the second known Petrocosmea species in India.
45. Recently, which space organization successfully demonstrated the landing of the Pushpak reusable launch vehicle (RLV LEX-03)?
[A] NASA
[B] JAXA
[C] ISRO
[D] CNSA
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Correct Answer: C [ISRO]
Notes:
ISRO achieved the third successful landing of its Pushpak reusable launch vehicle (RLV LEX-03), testing it under challenging conditions. The vehicle reused components from previous flights and employed advanced sensors for precise landing. Designed to reduce launch costs significantly, it aims to retrieve and land like an airplane after deploying satellites into space. The demonstration validated critical technologies, including advanced error correction algorithms, crucial for its future operational success and cost-effectiveness in space missions.
46. Khalanga Reserve Forest, recently seen in news, is located in which state?
[A] Haryana
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Uttarakhand
[D] Odisha
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Correct Answer: C [Uttarakhand]
Notes:
Local residents in Dehradun rallied to save 2,000 Sal trees in Khalanga Reserve Forest, prompting the state government to relocate a planned drinking water plant due to public outcry. Environmental activists and locals protested against the felling of trees for the Song Dam drinking water project. Social media campaigns and symbolic acts like tying Raksha-Sutras to trees were employed. The project aims to supply drinking water to 60 wards in Dehradun, costing an estimated Rs. 3,000 crores.
47. Recently, who has been appointed as the Leader of the House in the Rajya Sabha?
[A] Piyush Goyal
[B] JP Nadda
[C] Chirag Paswan
[D] Rajnath Singh
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Correct Answer: B [JP Nadda ]
Notes:
Union Minister JP Nadda has been appointed Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha, succeeding Piyush Goyal, who is now a Lok Sabha member from North Mumbai, Maharashtra. Nadda was nominated to the Rajya Sabha from Gujarat by the BJP in February this year.
48. Mark Rutte, recently appointed as the new Secretary General of NATO, is the Prime Minister of which country?
[A] Singapore
[B] Indonesia
[C] Netherlands
[D] Australia
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Correct Answer: C [Netherlands ]
Notes:
Mark Rutte, Netherlands Prime Minister, has been appointed as the next Secretary General of NATO. Approved by NATO’s 32 member countries on June 26 in Brussels, he will succeed Jens Stoltenberg on October 1, 2024. Rutte’s nomination came after overcoming opposition from Hungary and Turkey, and the withdrawal of Romanian President Klaus Iohannis. He became the sole candidate and was elected to lead the Western military alliance after serving as Dutch Prime Minister since 2010.
49. What is ‘Factory farming’, recently seen in news?
[A] A traditional farming method of paddy
[B] Raising livestock and poultry in high-density facilities under controlled conditions
[C] It is related to Organic farming
[D] None of the Above
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Correct Answer: B [Raising livestock and poultry in high-density facilities under controlled conditions]
Notes:
Intensive animal agriculture, or factory farming, raises livestock and poultry in dense facilities to boost dairy output cost-effectively. Concerns include antibiotic resistance in 53% of Indian egg samples, zoonotic diseases originating from animals (60% known, 75% emerging), and significant environmental impact (14.5%-16.5% of global greenhouse gases). Diets rich in animal products also heighten risks of cardiovascular disease, cancer, and diabetes.
50. Recently, where was the Commonwealth Local Government Forum (CLGF) Annual Board meeting held?
[A] India
[B] Sri Lanka
[C] Bhutan
[D] China
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Correct Answer: B [Sri Lanka]
Notes:
India participated in the CLGF Annual Board meeting in Sri Lanka, focusing on “Reinforcing Social Resilience through Women’s Political Representation.” CLGF, headquartered in London since 1995, unites local governments and ministries across 56 Commonwealth nations, including India. It advocates for gender equality in local governance to support women’s active participation in public life, aligning with SDG 5 goals.
