31. Hemoglobin A1C Test, recently mentioned in the news, is used to test which one of the following diseases?
[A] Diabetes
[B] Dengue
[C] Tuberculosis
[D] Anaemia
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Correct Answer: A [Diabetes]
Notes:
A 2023 nationwide study revealed that India has an estimated 10.13 crore individuals with diabetes and 13.6 crore with pre-diabetes. The glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) test, commonly used in diagnosing and managing both type 1 and type 2 diabetes, measures blood sugar levels over time. Hemoglobin, found in red blood cells, transports oxygen throughout the body. This crucial blood test offers insights into diabetes management effectiveness.
32. Bugun Liocichla, recently seen in the news, belongs to which one of the following species?
[A] Spider
[B] Fish
[C] Bird
[D] Butterfly
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Correct Answer: C [Bird]
Notes:
Arunachal Bugun Tribe generously donates land in Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary for the protection of critically endangered Bugun Liocichla, a small babbler bird with olive-grey plumage and black cap, measuring only 20 cm. Discovered by astrophysicist Ramana Athreya in 2006, this species is exclusive to Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary. With just 14 individuals spotted in Braiduah village, it’s India’s first bird discovery post-independence, facing severe endangerment.
33. Reykjanes Peninsula, recently seen in the news due to volcanic eruption, is located in which country?
[A] Iceland
[B] Indonesia
[C] Japan
[D] Mexico
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Correct Answer: A [Iceland]
Notes:
In March 2024, Iceland declared a state of emergency after a volcanic eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula. The eruption site is located a few kilometers northeast of Grindavik, a coastal town about 50 km southwest of Reykjavik, Iceland’s capital. The eruption has sent orange lava streams into the sky at night. The eruption has also led to the evacuation of nearby areas, including the Blue Lagoon, a well-known tourist attraction.
34. SIMA, an AI gaming agent, recently developed by which one of the following company?
[A] Microsoft
[B] Google
[C] Meta
[D] Amazon
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Correct Answer: B [Google]
Notes:
Google DeepMind unveiled SIMA, an AI gaming agent adept at executing tasks across diverse virtual environments using natural language instructions. SIMA, or Scalable Instructable Multiworld Agent, functions as a generalist AI capable of various tasks. It acts like a virtual companion, navigating dungeons or constructing castles based on user commands. Trained to understand human language, SIMA autonomously completes assigned challenges or tasks within video game settings.
35. Recently, National Commission for Women signed an MoU with which security force to control human trafficking?
[A] Central Armed Police Force
[B] Central Reserve Police Force
[C] Railway Protection Force
[D] Central Industrial Security Force
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Correct Answer: C [Railway Protection Force ]
Notes:
The National Commission for Women (NCW) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Railway Protection Force (RPF) in New Delhi in March 2024 to combat human trafficking in India. The MoU’s key objectives include working together to prevent human trafficking and rescue trafficked women.
36. Recently, which institute signed an MoU with the Indian Navy to promote technology development, innovative solutions, and joint R&D?
[A] IIT Kharagpur
[B] IIT Roorkee
[C] IIT Madras
[D] IIT Kanpur
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Correct Answer: A [IIT Kharagpur]
Notes:
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur and the Indian Navy signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in March 2024 to promote technology development, innovative solutions, and joint R&D. The MoU was signed at Naval Headquarters, New Delhi, and will be co-ordinated by INS Shivaji, Lonavala. The collaboration focuses on joint research and development initiatives involving teams from both the Indian Navy and IIT Kharagpur.
37. Recently, where was the 4th Shanghai Corporation Organization (SCO) Startup Forum organized?
[A] Chennai
[B] New Delhi
[C] Bengaluru
[D] Hyderabad
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Correct Answer: B [New Delhi]
Notes:
The fourth Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Startup Forum was held in New Delhi on March 19, 2024. The initiative aims to promote innovation, job creation, and collaboration among SCO member states, as well as inspire young talent. The forum also focuses on increasing interactions between startups within the SCO, and creating an environment that encourages innovation.
38. Which country’s lawmakers recently passed a new national security law that gives government more power to curb dissent, treason and insurrection?
[A] Hong Kong
[B] Iran
[C] Vietnam
[D] Egypt
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Correct Answer: A [Hong Kong]
Notes:
Hong Kong recently passed a new national security law that expands government powers to suppress dissent and imposes life sentences for treason and insurrection. The law also includes life sentences for sabotage and “colluding with foreign forces”. The law is seen as the latest step in a political crackdown that began in 2019 with pro-democracy protests. In 2020, Beijing imposed a national security law that gave it broad new powers to punish critics and silence dissenters.
39. According to the World Air Quality Report, which country was the 3rd most polluted country in 2023?
[A] Nepal
[B] Egypt
[C] India
[D] Finland
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Correct Answer: C [India]
Notes:
In 2023, India ranked as the 3rd most polluted country globally, per the World Air Quality Report by Swiss company IQAir. Drawing data from 30,000+ air quality monitoring stations across 7,812 locations in 134 countries, only 10 met the WHO’s clean air standard. French Polynesia, Mauritius, and Iceland had the cleanest air, while India trailed behind Pakistan and Bangladesh in pollution levels.
40. IMT Trilateral Exercise, recently in the news, is conducted between which one of the following countries?
[A] India, Malaysia and Turkey
[B] India, Mozambique and Tanzania
[C] Iran, Myanmar and Thailand
[D] Ireland, Malta and Turkmenistan
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Correct Answer: B [India, Mozambique and Tanzania]
Notes:
INS Tir and INS Sujata join India Mozambique Tanzania (IMT) Tri Lateral Exercise, March 21-29, 2024. IMT TRILAT began in Oct 22 with INS Tarkash. The current edition’s harbour phase (Mar 21-24) involves joint training in Damage Control, Fire Fighting, Visit Board Search and Seizure, Medical Lectures, and more in Zanzibar and Maputo. The sea phase focuses on countering threats, maneuvers, firing exercises, and joint EEZ surveillance. Joint debrief at Nacala concludes the exercise.