21. Which company has launched ‘Watsonx’ AI and data platform?
[A] IBM
[B] Microsoft
[C] Google
[D] Apple
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Correct Answer: A [IBM]
Notes:
The IBM has launched Watsonx – an AI and data platform capable of enabling countries to integrate artificial intelligence in their business.
It can be used for automatically generating codes using natural language and deploy AI models for tasks such as chemical creation and climate change modelling.
22. India Post and Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) partnered to operationalise which portal?
[A] Craft India
[B] Bharat EMart
[C] India Mart
[D] Bharat Store
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Correct Answer: B [Bharat EMart]
Notes:
Recently, the India Post, Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) and Tripta Technologies entered into an agreement to facilitate the operationalization of the Bharat EMart Portal.
This portal will provide the facility to pick up consignments from the premises of the traders and ensure the door-step delivery for the consignees across India.
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. Fossil remains of a giant pilosaur was discovered in which country recently?
[A] India
[B] China
[C] England
[D] Japan
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Correct Answer: C [England]
Notes:
Fossil remains of a giant pilosaur was discovered in England recently. Pilosaur is a marine reptile that was a distant cousin of modern turtles.
Fossilised bones from the gigantic sea creature that lived 150 million years ago have been found in a drawer at Oxfordshire’s Abingdon County Hall Museum.
25. Which institution released the “Improving maternal and newborn health and survival and reducing stillbirth” Report?
[A] NITI Aayog
[B] UN
[C] Ministry of Family and Health Affairs
[D] John Hopkins University
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Correct Answer: B [UN]
Notes:
The report titled “Improving maternal and newborn health and survival and reducing stillbirth” was released recently by the United Nations. It is edited by WHO, UNICEF and UNFPA.
According to this report, progress in reducing maternal and newborn deaths has remained stagnant since 2015.
26. ‘Buddham Saranam Gacchami’ Exhibition was inaugurated recently in which state/UT?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Bihar
[C] Punjab
[D] Uttarakhand
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Correct Answer: A [New Delhi]
Notes:
‘Buddham Saranam Gacchami’ Exhibition was inaugurated recently by Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture Meenakashi Lekhi at the National Gallery of Modern Arts, Delhi. It showcased Buddhist art and culture from across the world. The Exhibition was attended by most of the countries which have significant Buddhist populations such as Nepal, Myanmar, Mongolia, South Korea, Thailand, Bhutan.
27. Which institution launched the ‘100 Days 100 Pays’ campaign?
[A] RBI
[B] NPCI
[C] SEBI
[D] SBI
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Correct Answer: A [RBI]
Notes:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced the launch of the ‘100 Days 100 Pays’ campaign by banks recently.
It aims to trace and settle top 100 unclaimed deposits of every bank in every district of the country within 100 days. An unclaimed deposit is one which does not see any activity like the infusion of funds, withdrawal from the depositor for 10 years or more.
28. Which European country has recently legalised Euthanasia?
[A] Spain
[B] Morocco
[C] Portugal
[D] Latvia
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Correct Answer: C [Portugal]
Notes:
Portugal’s President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa signed into law a bill decriminalising euthanasia adopted by parliament last week.
The new law allows people who are aged 18 and above and suffering from intolerable pain and terminal illness to opt for euthanasia.
29. ‘Rebuild Kerala Initiative’ is aimed at rebuilding which entity?
[A] Beaches
[B] Roads
[C] Urban Forests
[D] Ancient Buildings
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Correct Answer: B [Roads]
Notes:
Rebuild Kerala Initiative is a state government initiative which is aimed at rebuilding roads better after floods.
The World Bank team recently reviewed the activities under this initiative. It also has agreed to explore possible areas of cooperation in six priority projects.
30. Rhythm Sangwan, who was seen in the news, plays which sports?
[A] Wrestling
[B] Cricket
[C] Shooting
[D] Hockey
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Correct Answer: C [Shooting]
Notes:
India’s Rhythm Sangwan has won the bronze medal in the women’s 10-metre air pistol event at the ISSF World Cup 2023 for rifle and pistol shooters in Baku, Azerbaijan.
It was Rhythm Sangwan’s first individual senior medal at the shooting World Cup. She has won medals in Shooting World Cups and Shooting Championship at junior as well as at senior level.