21. Which institution is proposed to hold common counselling for all seats of all medical colleges?
[A] IMA
[B] AIIMS
[C] MCC
[D] ICMR
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Correct Answer: C [MCC]
Notes:
Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) is proposed to hold common counselling for all seats of government medical colleges, private medical colleges and deemed institutions.
The Tamil Nadu government is planning to officially oppose the proposed move of the Medical Counselling Committee. The MCC carries out counselling for all seats in the All India Institute of Medical Sciences and Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate and Medical Research throughout the nation.
22. Which country is set to host the ‘Mining Startup Summit’?
[A] India
[B] Sri Lanka
[C] Afghanistan
[D] Nepal
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Correct Answer: A [India]
Notes:
The first-ever mining startup summit will be organized by the Indian Government. It will be organized to encourage the participation of startups in mineral and mining sector.
The summit will be held in collaboration with IIT Bombay to encourage entry of start-ups in the mining sector.
23. Which cyclone has hit Myanmar and is one of the strongest storms to hit the region this century?
[A] Cyclone Mocha
[B] Cyclone Myan
[C] Cyclone Mira
[D] Cyclone Moto
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Correct Answer: A [Cyclone Mocha]
Notes:
Cyclone Mocha was formed over the southeast Bay of Bengal on May 11. It is expected to be the second strongest cyclone to hit Myanmar in a decade.
Cyclone Mocha was one of the strongest storms to make landfall in the region this century. The military have announced over 20 deaths nationwide.
24. Which airport has been recognised as the world’s most punctual airport, as per the recent report released by Cirium?
[A] Chennai Airport
[B] Hyderabad Airport
[C] Mumbai Airport
[D] New Delhi Airport
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Correct Answer: B [Hyderabad Airport]
Notes:
Hyderabad airport recognised as world’s most punctual as per the recently released report by aviation analytical firm, Cirium.
As per the report, the airport recorded 90.43 percent on-time performance. It is the only airport in the world to cross the 90 per cent On-Time Performance mark.
25. 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.
26. The statue of Late Nathuram Mirdha was recently inaugurated in which state?
[A] Assam
[B] Rajasthan
[C] Punjab
[D] Arunachal Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Rajasthan]
Notes:
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar unveiled the statue of Late Nathuram Mirdha, former Member of Parliament, freedom fighter and a popular farmers’ leader in Merta City, Nagaur, Rajasthan.
Nathuram Mirdha was a six-time Member of Lok Sabha and served as a Union Minister from 1979-80 and 1989-90.
27. Amy Pope, the first woman Director General of the International Organization for Migration, is from which country?
[A] United States
[B] Germany
[C] Australia
[D] UK
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Correct Answer: A [United States]
Notes:
Amy Pope of the United States was recently elected as the direct general of the International Organization for Migration.
She is the first woman to take up this position in the organisation in its more than 70-year-old history. USA is the largest bilateral donor of the International Organization for Migration.
28. The Asteroid Belt is situated between which planets?
[A] Mars and Jupiter
[B] Jupiter and Saturn
[C] Saturn and Neptune
[D] Mercury and Venus
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Correct Answer: A [Mars and Jupiter]
Notes:
Comet Read is the main belt comet that is found in the main asteroid belt but has a halo or coma and a tail like a comet. It is one of the three comets used to establish the category of main belt comets.
James Webb Space Telescope’s finding is intriguing because this is the first-time water has been found in the main asteroid belt, which is located between Mars and Jupiter.
29. Which portal will have details of all registered doctors in India?
[A] National Medical Register
[B] National Unique Register
[C] Medical Practitioners Register
[D] Bharat Ayush Register
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Correct Answer: A [National Medical Register]
Notes:
Indian government has mandated all registered doctors to get a Unique Identification Number (UID) from the National Medical Commission (NMC) and the latest data will be updated in the National Medical Register.
With this, people would be able to know details like registration number, date of birth, date of registration, etc of the doctor.
30. Which institution released the ‘World Economic Situation and Prospects report’?
[A] UN
[B] WEF
[C] IMF
[D] World Bank
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Correct Answer: A [UN]
Notes:
World Economic Situation and Prospects report was released recently by the UN. According to this report, the global economic growth is expected to 2.3 percent in 2023.
The report also expected a 2.5 per cent growth in 2024. The growth rate is still well below the average growth rate in the two decades before the pandemic of 3.1%.