21. Which state/UT formed a committee to probe the state government’s Authority to Ban Polygamy?
[A] Uttarakhand
[B] Assam
[C] West Bengal
[D] Gujarat
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Correct Answer: B [Assam]
Notes:
The state government of Assam is planning to set up an expert committee to investigate if the state government has the authority to ban polygamy in the region.
The committee will analyse the provisions of The Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Act, 1937 and Article 25 of the Indian Constitution in relation to the DPSP for a uniform civil code.
22. IIT Madras has developed the ‘Piezoelectric MEMS Technology’, along with which institution?
[A] ISRO
[B] DRDO
[C] BARC
[D] CDAC
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Correct Answer: B [DRDO]
Notes:
The piezoelectric MEMS technology has been jointly developed by researchers at DRDO and IIT Madras.
This sensor technology has the potential to be used for underwater communications by the Indian Navy.
23. Which Union Ministry launched the ‘Harit Sagar Guidelines 2023’?
[A] Ministry of Jal Shakti
[B] Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
[C] Ministry of External Affairs
[D] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways]
Notes:
Harit Sagar Guidelines 2023 was unveiled recently by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways. It envisions Ecosystem Dynamics in port development, operation and maintenance.
It lays emphasis on use of Clean / Green energy in Port operation, developing Port capabilities for storage, handling and bunkering Greener Fuels.
24. Which Union Ministry launched a learning management information system -SAKSHAM?
[A] Ministry of MSME
[B] Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
[C] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
[D] Ministry of Education
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Health and Family Welfare]
Notes:
Union Health Ministry launched a learning management information system SAKSHAM-Stimulating Advanced Knowledge for Sustainable Health Management.
Healthcare workers and administrators can utilise SAKSHAM to acquire globally relevant knowledge.
25. As per a new report, which country’s e-waste generation per person tripled over the last two decades?
[A] USA
[B] Canada
[C] Australia
[D] Germany
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Correct Answer: B [Canada]
Notes:
A new study revealed that Canada’s e-waste has tripled over the last two decades. The e-waste generation per person has surged from 8.3 kilograms in 2000 to 25.3 kilograms in 2020.
Canadians produced nearly one million tonnes of e-waste in 2020. That is expected to reach 1.2 million tonnes annually by 2030.
26. Which space agency launched the ‘Meteosat-12’ weather satellite?
[A] ISRO
[B] NASA
[C] ESA
[D] JAXA
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Correct Answer: C [ESA]
Notes:
Meteosat-12, the newly launched European weather satellite. The first images captured by this satellite was released recently.
The spacecraft, which is placed 36,000km above the equator, was launched in December. Meteosat-12 sits in a stationary position, keeping a permanent eye on Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
27. Which country has recently approved the ‘Isaac River coal mine project’?
[A] USA
[B] Australia
[C] Russia
[D] India
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Correct Answer: B [Australia]
Notes:
The Australian government has recently approved the Queensland’s Isaac River coal mine project. The coal mine will be built near Moranbah.
Bowen Coking Coal has been authorised yextract metallurgical coal for making steel. This is the first new coal mine to be given the go-ahead by the government.
28. Where is the ‘Great Grandfather Tree’ located?
[A] India
[B] China
[C] Greece
[D] Chile
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Correct Answer: D [Chile]
Notes:
The “Great Grandfather” tree is currently in the process of being organized as the oldest tree in the world. Situated in Chile, this tree is believed to be around more than 5,000 years old.
The sample which was extracted and other dating methods suggest the tree is up to 5,484 years old. The current record-holder is a 4,853 year old bristlecone pine tree in California.
29. Which country is the host of ‘Cannes International Film Festival’?
[A] USA
[B] India
[C] France
[D] Spain
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Correct Answer: C [France]
Notes:
Cannes International Film Festival will be organized from 16th to 27th May. The Indian delegation for this event will be led by Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Dr. L. Murugan.
The India Pavilion’ at Cannes-2023 showcases country’s culture and heritage inspired by Saraswati Yantra and National flag’s colors and country’s creative economy to the world.
30. Which Union Ministry announced the finalization of the Model Prisons Act, 2023?
[A] Ministry of Home Affairs
[B] Ministry of Defence
[C] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
[D] Ministry of External Affairs
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Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Home Affairs]
Notes:
Union Ministry of Home Affairs recently announced the finalization of the Model Prisons Act, 2023. There is no provision for reform and rehabilitation of prisoners in the existing Act. The new act is expected to serve as the guiding document for states and for the adoption in their respective jurisdictions.