31. ‘Artemis 1’ is the flagship program of which space agency?
[A] ISRO
[B] NASA
[C] ESA
[D] JAXA
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Correct Answer: B [NASA]
Notes:
‘Artemis’ is the flagship program of NASA, which aims to establish a long-term, sustainable human presence on the moon by the end of the 2020s.
NASA recently began rolling its Artemis 1 moon mission out to the launch pad for testing at Kennedy Space Center (KSC). The Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion capsule were moved for the first time for testing and the launch is expected in the month of May or June.
32. Which country recently signed the ‘Virtual Assets Bill’ legalising cryptocurrencies?
[A] Russia
[B] Ukraine
[C] China
[D] USA
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Correct Answer: B [Ukraine]
Notes:
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed the ‘Virtual Assets Bill’ legalising cryptocurrencies. The bill was adopted by the parliament last month.
The bill will allow foreign and Ukrainian cryptocurrency exchanges to operate legally. It will also allow banks to open accounts for crypto companies. Ukraine has received millions of dollars, worth of cryptocurrency donations to support the country’s conflict against Russia.
33. Which gas was associated with the Bhopal disaster or the Bhopal gas tragedy?
[A] Cyanogen chloride
[B] Methyl Isocyanate
[C] Chlorine trifluoride
[D] Phosgene
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Correct Answer: B [Methyl Isocyanate]
Notes:
The Bhopal gas tragedy, was a gas leak accident in 1984 at the Union Carbide India Limited (UCIL) pesticide plant in Bhopal. Over 5 lakh people were exposed to methyl isocyanate (MIC) gas.
Around 337 tonnes of hazardous waste at the Union Carbide’s plant in Bhopal are set to be burnt at an incinerator at Pithampur industrial areas in Indore, 37 years after the gas leak incident.
34. What is the theme of the ‘International Day of Forests 2022’?
[A] Forests and Sustainable Production and Consumption
[B] World’s terrestrial biodiversity
[C] Role of Forests in Achieving SDGs
[D] Trees- Pathway to Sustainability
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Correct Answer: A [Forests and Sustainable Production and Consumption]
Notes:
International Day of Forests on March 21 is observed every year with the aim to increase awareness about the role of forests in sustaining lives on this planet.
The theme for 2022 is ‘Forests and Sustainable Production and Consumption’. As per the United Nations, forests are home to about 80 per cent of the world’s terrestrial biodiversity, with more than 60,000 tree species.
35. Khanij Bidesh India Ltd. (KABIL) is a Joint venture Company formed to ensure critical supply of which Product?
[A] Petroleum
[B] Crude Oil
[C] Critical Minerals
[D] Medical Products
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Correct Answer: C [Critical Minerals]
Notes:
Khanij Bidesh India Ltd. (KABIL) is a Joint venture Company of three Public Sector Enterprises namely, National Aluminium Company Ltd. (NALCO), Hindustan Copper Ltd. (HCL) and Mineral Exploration Company Ltd. (MECL).
Recently, an MoU was signed on cooperation in the critical mining sector which was signed by Khanij Bidesh India Ltd. (KABIL) and Australia’s Critical Mineral Facilitation Office.
36. Which Indian state/UT organised “Gulf Business Summit”?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Gujarat
[C] Jammu and Kashmir
[D] Kerala
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Correct Answer: C [Jammu and Kashmir]
Notes:
Delegates from 33 companies from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Hong Kong and Saudi Arabia have arrived in Srinagar for the “Gulf Business Summit”.
Rs 3,000 crores Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) were signed earlier this year. The Delegates will discuss exploring investment opportunities in Jammu and Kashmir in different sectors. Around 1,999 acres land bank has already been opened for investments in Kashmir.
37. Which Indian cricketer has been presented the prestigious ‘Sports Icon’ award?
[A] Suresh Raina
[B] M S Dhoni
[C] Sachin Tendulkar
[D] Virat Kohli
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Correct Answer: A [Suresh Raina]
Notes:
Former India cricketer Suresh Raina was felicitated with the prestigious ‘Sports Icon’ award at the Maldives Sports Awards 2022.
He was nominated along with 16 international sportspersons, including former Sri Lankan captain and cricketer Sanath Jayasuriya, former Real Madrid player Roberto Carlos, Jamaican Sprinter Asafa Powell and Dutch football legend Edgar Davids.
38. Which city is the host of ‘WINGS INDIA 2022’ Conference?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Mumbai
[C] Pune
[D] Hyderabad
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Correct Answer: D [Hyderabad]
Notes:
Ministry of Civil Aviation (MOCA) and FICCI are jointly organizing WINGS INDIA 2022 – Asia’s largest event on Civil Aviation.
It focuses on new business acquisition, investments, policy formation and regional connectivity. Hyderabad, also called as the hub of Aviation, is the host of the event. As part of the country’ Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM), the theme of the event is “India@75: New Horizon for Aviation Industry”.
39. As per the Union Budget, what per cent of biomass pellets will be used in thermal power plants?
[A] 2-3%
[B] 3-5%
[C] 5-7%
[D] 7-9%
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Correct Answer: C [5-7%]
Notes:
The Union Budget 2022-23 proposed that 5-7% biomass pellets will be used in thermal power plants, resulting in CO2 saving of 38 MMT annually
The Ministry of Power has mandated blending of biomass pellets made primarily of agro residue along with coal, under the “Revised Policy for Biomass Utilization for power generation through Co–firing in Coal based Power Plants”. The obligation shall increase to 7% with effect from two years after the date of issue of this order.
40. As per NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, what is the estimated number of Exoplantes?
[A] 2000
[B] 3000
[C] 5000
[D] 7500
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Correct Answer: C [5000]
Notes:
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory confirmed there are now 5,000 known planets beyond our solar system.
These exoplanets include rocky structures approximately the size of Earth, gas giants larger than Jupiter and ‘mini-Neptunes. This is seen as a milestone for astronomy and the search for extra-terrestrial life.
