21. In which state was the Buland Bharat Exercise conducted?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Arunachal Pradesh
[D] Rajasthan
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Correct Answer: C [Arunachal Pradesh]
Notes:
The Buland Bharat exercise is an integrated surveillance and firepower training exercise conducted by the Indian Armed Forces. The exercise was held in Mandala High Altitude Firing Ranges in Arunachal Pradesh.
The exercise witnessed synergised surveillance and firepower capabilities of the Artillery and the Infantry in close coordination with Special Forces, Aviation and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF).
22. ‘Saurona triangular and Saurona aurigera’, which were discovered recently, belong to which species?
[A] Snake
[B] Butterfly
[C] Spider
[D] Gecko
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Correct Answer: B [Butterfly]
Notes:
A new group of genus, Saurona, is named after the villain from The Lord of the Rings novels, Sauron. Two new butterfly species – Saurona triangular and Saurona aurigera – belong to this genus.
The team has also found another butterfly genus, which has been named Argenteria, meaning silver mine, on account of the silver scales on its wings.
23. Ariel, Umbriel, Titania, and Oberon are the four moons of which planet?
[A] Jupiter
[B] Saturn
[C] Uranus
[D] Venus
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Correct Answer: C [Uranus]
Notes:
A new study by NASA scientists revealed the possibility of there being deep oceans beneath the ice capped surfaces of four large moons of Uranus.
These moons are Ariel, Umbriel, Titania, and Oberon. This is the first study is the first to delve into the evolution of these moons’ interior structures and compositions.
24. Who is the author of the book titled ‘Cyber Encounters’?
[A] Ashok Kumar
[B] Arun Kumar
[C] Alok Kumar
[D] Allwyn Kumar
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Correct Answer: A [Ashok Kumar]
Notes:
A book titled “Cyber Encounters” was released recently by Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. It was written by DGP Uttarakhand Ashok Kumar and former DRDO scientist OP Manocha.
This book has been written after analyzing cyber-crimes and based on true incidents, it will help readers a lot to avoid cyber-crimes.
25. Cyber Surakshit Bharat is the initiative of which institution/Union Ministry?
[A] NITI Aayog
[B] NASSCOM
[C] Ministry of Electronics and IT
[D] Ministry of Science and Technology
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Correct Answer: C [Ministry of Electronics and IT]
Notes:
The 36th CISO Deep-Dive training programme was organized by the National e-Governance Division (NeGD).
Cyber Surakshit Bharat is the initiative of Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). It was conceptualised with the mission to spread awareness about cyber-crime and build capacities of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs).
26. ‘Science Media Communication Cell (SMCC)’ is associated with which Union Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Communication
[B] Ministry of Science and Technology
[C] Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
[D] Ministry of External Affairs
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Science and Technology]
Notes:
Union Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh recently reviewed the status of the creation of a Science Media Communication Cell (SMCC).
This cell will be established to showcase success stories of all departments related to science.
27. Which Union Ministries organised the ‘ECHO Exhibition’?
[A] Women and Child Development-External Affairs Ministry
[B] Health and Family Welfare- MSME Ministry
[C] Jal Shakti- Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry
[D] Home Affairs- Defence Ministry
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Correct Answer: A [Women and Child Development-External Affairs Ministry]
Notes:
ECHO (Economy with safe climate and health leads to greater opportunities) exhibition was organized by the Ministry of Women and Child Development in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs.
It was organized at the sidelines of the 3rd Development Working Group (DWG) meeting of G-20.
28. Which is the first state to get India’s first pod taxi project?
[A] Assam
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] West Bengal
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: B [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
The Yamuna Authority has approved India’s first pod tax project’s revamped Detailed Project Report (DPR) and Bid document.
Pod taxi is a fast and environmentally-friendly automated car capable of carrying travellers from one place to another. Uttar Pradesh is the first state to get pod taxi.
29. Which institution launched Renewable Grid Integration Laboratory and Green Hydrogen Laboratory?
[A] IIT Madras
[B] IIT Roorkee
[C] NIT Warangal
[D] NIT Tiruchirappalli
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Correct Answer: B [IIT Roorkee]
Notes:
IIT Roorkee has unveiled new labs to drive India’s clean energy transition.
Two new labs namely Renewable Grid Integration Laboratory and Green Hydrogen Laboratory were inaugurated at the IIT Roorkee’s Department of Hydro and Renewable Energy (HRED).
30. Djerba Synagogue, which was seen in the news, is located in which country?
[A] Tunisia
[B] Maldives
[C] Israel
[D] Mauritius
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Correct Answer: A [Tunisia]
Notes:
El Ghriba synagogue, also known as Djerba Synagogue, is situated on the Tunisian island of Djerba.
At least four people lost their lives in a shooting near this ancient synagogue. the pilgrimage to Ghriba is at the heart of Jewish tradition in Tunisia, where only about 1,500 Jews live.