41. Which organization releases the All-India Consumer Price Index?
[A] NITI Aayog
[B] National Statistical Office
[C] Centre for Agriculture costs and prices
[D] Ministry of Finance
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Correct Answer: B [National Statistical Office]
Notes:
The National Statistical Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation releases the All-India Consumer Price Index Numbers.
In the recently released index for the months of February 2021, the All-India Consumer Price Index Numbers for Agricultural Labourers stood at 1037, while the same for Rural Labourers stood at 1044.
42. With reference to Road Transport Ministry, what is RVSF?
[A] Road and Vehicles Supervision Facility
[B] Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility
[C] Registration for Vehicle Support Facility
[D] Road and Highways Support Facility
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Correct Answer: B [Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility]
Notes:
Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has notified draft rules for setting up Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility (RVSF).
Government is to develop a portal for single window clearance, where the application is posted with documents and fee. State and UT governments would clear the proposal in a prompt manner within 60 days.
43. Which organisation has extended its support for India’s H2Ooooh! – Waterwise Program?
[A] World Bank
[B] UNESCO
[C] UNICEF
[D] OECD
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Correct Answer: B [UNESCO]
Notes:
UNESCO has partnered with United Schools Organization India (USO India), Water Digest magazine and Toonz Media Group for water conservation awareness programme.
The H2Ooooh! – Waterwise Program is conducted for school students, in partnership with National Mission for Clean Ganga. The animation videos created by students will be launched on March 22, the World Water Day.
44. Which coach factory has successfully rolled out the prototype of LHB AC three-tier economy class coach?
[A] ICF Preambular
[B] Coach factory Mumbai
[C] Coach factory Hyderabad
[D] Coach factory Kapurthala
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Correct Answer: D [Coach factory Kapurthala]
Notes:
The Indian Railways has successfully launched the prototype of Linke Hofmann Busch (LHB) AC three-tier economy class coach. It has been designed and rolled out by Railways’ coach factory in Kapurthala.
Presently these LHB coaches are put to use only in special trains and super-fast trains. These coaches are expected to be introduced in all express and mail trains by the railways.
45. India has entered into an agreement with which country for accelerating patent prosecution?
[A] China
[B] USA
[C] Japan
[D] Iran
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Correct Answer: C [Japan]
Notes:
India has entered into an agreement with Japan for allowing each other’s patent offices to act as International Searching Authority (ISA) and International Preliminary Examining Authority (IPEA). This would accelerate the process of drafting, filing and negotiating) of patent applications in both countries.
This has been decided during the 4th review meeting on pilot Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) program between the two countries.
46. Which state shares a 510-kilometer border with Myanmar?
[A] Assam
[B] Mizoram
[C] Manipur
[D] Meghalaya
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Correct Answer: B [Mizoram]
Notes:
Mizoram shares a 510-kilometer border with Myanmar. The Chief Minister of Mizoram Zoramthanga asked the Centre to grant political asylum to “political refugees” from Myanmar.
Earlier, the Home Ministry had directed that State governments have no powers to grant refugee status to any foreigner and India is not a signatory to the United Nations Refugee Convention of 1951 and its 1967 Protocol.
47. 2011 Istanbul Convention, which was making news recently, is associated with which issue?
[A] Domestic violence and Gender Equality
[B] Climate Change
[C] Financial Inclusion
[D] Non-Communicable Disease
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Correct Answer: A [Domestic violence and Gender Equality]
Notes:
The Council of Europe accord, created in Istanbul, pledged to prevent, prosecute and eliminate domestic violence and promote equality.
Turkey President Tayyip Erdogan pulled Turkey out of an international accord designed to protect women. However, people who see the pact as key to combating rising domestic violence, have been expressing their concerns.
48. “Forest restoration: a path to recovery and well-being” is the theme of which special day celebrated in March 2021?
[A] World Water Day
[B] International Day of Forests
[C] International Day of Renewable Energy
[D] International Oxygen Day
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Correct Answer: B [International Day of Forests]
Notes:
International Day of Forests is observed by the United Nations (UN) every year on March 21, across the world, to raise awareness of the significance of all types of forests.
The UN General Assembly proclaimed March 21 as the International Day of Forests in 2012. The theme of the International Day of Forests for 2021 is “Forest restoration: a path to recovery and well-being.”
49. Which day is celebrated by the UN this year on March 21, with the theme “Forest restoration: a path to recovery and well-being”?
[A] International Day of Insects
[B] International Day of Species
[C] International Day of Forests
[D] International Day of Trees
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Correct Answer: C [International Day of Forests]
Notes:
March 21 is observed by the United Nations as the International Day of Forests. This day commemorates the importance of green forest cover around the world.
The theme for this year’s International Day of Forests is “Forest restoration: a path to recovery and well-being”. This day was first proclaimed by UN in 2012.
50. What is “La Perouse”, that was seen in the news recently?
[A] French Labour Law
[B] Japanese Satellite
[C] Chinese Mobile App
[D] Defence Exercise
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Correct Answer: D [Defence Exercise]
Notes:
La Perouse is a French Naval Exercise, in which Indian Navy will be a part of the exercise. The exercise is set to be held in Bay of Bengal.
Along with France and India, the navies of QUAD nations (i.e) Australia, Japan and the United States of America would also take part in the exercise.
