41. ‘Kambala’ is an annual buffalo-race held in which Indian state?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Karnataka
[C] Kerala
[D] Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Karnataka]
Notes:
‘Kambala’ is an annual buffalo-race held in the state of Karnataka. The fifth annual Mangaluru Kambala is set to be organised in Mangaluru City.
After lawsuits filed by animal welfare organizations, the Supreme Court of India ordered a ban on Kambala in 2014. The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Karnataka Amendment) Ordinance, 2017 re-legalized the Kambala festival.
42. As of 2022, which state is leading in adoption of ‘eSanjeevani’ Tee-medicine service?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Telangana
[D] Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: B [Andhra Pradesh]
Notes:
India has crossed a landmark milestone as the eSanjeevani telemedicine service of Union Health Ministry has crossed 3 crore tele-consultations.
The service has set a new record by completing 1.7 lakhs consultations in a day. States that are leading in terms of adoption of eSanjeevani are Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and West Bengal. eSanjeevani, has two variants: eSanjeevani Ayushman Bharat-Health and Wellness Centre (AB-HWC) and eSanjeevaniOPD.
43. What is the name of ‘Campaign on 100 days, 100 organizations at 100 places’, recently launched to promote various dimensions of Yoga?
[A] Yoga and India
[B] Yoga Mahotsav
[C] Bharat Yoga
[D] Yoga for Amrit Kaal
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Correct Answer: B [Yoga Mahotsav]
Notes:
Yoga Mahotsav 2022 is a campaign for 100 days, 100 organizations at 100 places, with an objective to give wider promotion to various dimensions of Yoga.
It also aims to promote the 100 days countdown campaign to IDY-2022 for Health, Well-being and World Peace. National Institute of Naturopathy (NIN), Ministry of Ayush, will conduct a yoga session on ‘Common Yoga Protocol’ at Aga Khan Palace, a Gandhi Heritage site at Pune.
44. Which global association released the ‘Declaration on Privacy and the protection of personal data’?
[A] G-20
[B] European Union
[C] G-7
[D] NATO
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Correct Answer: B [European Union]
Notes:
European External Action Service (‘EEAS’) announced a joint declaration by the EU, Australia, Comoros, India, Japan, Mauritius, New Zealand, South Korea, Singapore, and Sri Lanka.
The ‘Declaration on Privacy and the protection of personal data’-Strengthening trust in the digital environment aims to improve international cooperation to promote high data protection and privacy standards.
45. As per recent official data, what is the average rise in sea surface temperature of Indian Ocean per decade?
[A] 0.15°C
[B] 0.75°C
[C] 1.15°C
[D] 1.75°C
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Correct Answer: A [0.15°C]
Notes:
Union Ministry of Earth Sciences recently announced that the tropical Indian Ocean has experienced a rapid increase in ocean warming.
The average rise in sea surface temperature of about 1 degree Celsius (°C) was observed over the period of 1951-2015, at 0.15°C per decade. The western Indian Ocean region experienced a four-fold rise in marine heat-waves events and the North Bay of Bengal experienced a two-to-three fold rise.
46. Rushikulya beach, which is known for mass nesting of endangered Olive Ridley turtles, is located in which state?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Odisha
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Odisha]
Notes:
Recently, a record 1,14,305 Olive Ridley turtles arrived at the Rushikulya river mouth for their annual mass nesting. The Rushikulya beach is located in Odisha’s Ganjam district.
In spite of concerns over erosion in coastal areas due to high tide, this year marked a record mass nesting. Last year, the beach did not witness such mass nesting.
47. ‘Varnika’ Ink Manufacturing Unit of Bharatiya Reserve Bank Note Mudran Private Limited (BRBNMPL) has been inaugurated in which city?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Mysuru
[C] Kolkata
[D] Chennai
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Correct Answer: B [Mysuru]
Notes:
Governor of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Shaktikanta Das dedicated Varnika, the Ink Manufacturing Unit of Bharatiya Reserve Bank Note Mudran Private Limited (BRBNMPL) to the nation in Mysuru.
It is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). BRBNMPL has set up Varnika with an annual ink manufacturing capacity of 1,500 MT to enhance the security of banknotes. It aims to achieve cost efficiency and reduced import dependency.
48. Indian Air Force (IAF) has partnered with which organisation for ‘Fleet Card — Fuel on Move’ mechanism?
[A] ISRO
[B] DRDO
[C] IOCL
[D] BEL
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Correct Answer: C [IOCL]
Notes:
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has tied up with the Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) for ‘Fleet Card — Fuel on Move’ program.
The fleet card will enable IAF vehicles to refuel at any IOCL station, rather than the current practice of refuelling at only Air Force stations. This will be implemented for its fleet of vehicles that carry personnel, equipment and even bombs and missiles by road.
49. What is the name of the portal, in which central sector and centrally sponsored schemes are on-boarded to ensure Direct Benefit Transfer?
[A] DBT Bharat Portal
[B] Atmanirbhar DBT Portal
[C] Pradhan Mantri DBT Portal
[D] Amrit Kaal DBT Portal
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Correct Answer: A [DBT Bharat Portal]
Notes:
As many as 313 central sector and centrally sponsored schemes from 53 ministries have been onboarded on the DBT Bharat Portal.
The Direct Benefits Transfer (DBT) programme was launched to bring transparency through the transfer of subsidies to the beneficiaries through their bank accounts. There were 98 crore beneficiaries (cash) and 81.9 crore beneficiaries (kind) in 2020-21.
50. What is the name of the second P-8I aircraft squadron commissioned into the Navy?
[A] Unicorn
[B] Phoenix
[C] Condors
[D] Eagle
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Correct Answer: C [Condors]
Notes:
Indian Navy commissioned its second P-8I aircraft squadron into the Navy. INAS 316 has been christened ‘Condors’, which are one of the largest flying land birds with a huge wingspan.
INAS 316 will operate the Boeing P-8I aircraft, a multi-role Long Range Maritime Reconnaissance Anti-Submarine Warfare (LRMR ASW) aircraft. It can be equipped with a range of Air-to-Ship Missiles and Torpedoes.