21. Which city hosted the ‘National Conference on “Land Governance in North Eastern States’?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Guwahati
[C] Shillong
[D] Kohima
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Correct Answer: B [Guwahati]
Notes:
The National Conference on “Land Governance in North Eastern States” was held recently in Guwahati.
It was jointly organized by Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration, Mussoorie and Department of Land Resources with the support of Assam Government’s Revenue Department.
22. When is the ‘International Museum Day’ celebrated?
[A] May 12
[B] May 15
[C] May 18
[D] May 21
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Correct Answer: C [May 18]
Notes:
International Museum Day (IMD) is celebrated on May 18 every year. This year, the IMD theme is ‘Museums, Sustainability, and Well Being’.
International Museum Expo 2023 will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi in New Delhi. This three-day event will showcase new technology and initiatives for museums.
23. 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.
24. ‘OFDA 4000’ is a state-of-art equipment, which has been procured by which state/UT?
[A] Arunachal Pradesh
[B] Jammu and Kashmir
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Gujarat
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Correct Answer: B [Jammu and Kashmir]
Notes:
The OFDA 4000 is a cutting-edge equipment capable of testing the authenticity of Pashmina. It was procured recently by Handicrafts and Handloom Department Kashmir.
The equipment is capable of testing more than 40000 fibres in less than a minute and can determine such characteristics of the fibre.
25. Which naval ship has recently completed 70 years of serve to the Indian Navy?
[A] INS Garuda
[B] INS Rajali
[C] INS Hamsa
[D] INS Drona
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Correct Answer: A [INS Garuda]
Notes:
INS Garuda recently completed 70 years of serve to the Indian Navy. This premier naval station was commissioned on May 11, 1953.
It is home to the first amphibious aircraft of Indian Navy, the Sealanders. INS Garuda has grown into a full-fledged air base operating some of the finest air assets of Indian Navy. It is also known as the ‘Cradle of Naval Aviation’.
26. 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.
27. ‘E-retrofitment’, which was seen in the news, is associated with which field?
[A] Culture
[B] Electric Mobility
[C] Finance
[D] Sports
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Correct Answer: B [Electric Mobility]
Notes:
E-retrofitment is the process of converting a conventional vehicle into an EV by replacing internal combustion engine with the electric powertrain.
It is expected play a major role in India’s transition to electric mobility. The Indian government has set an ambitious target of 30 per cent sales penetration of electric passenger cars by 2030.
28. Dr Jayant V. Narlikar, who was seen in the news recently, is associated with which profession?
[A] Historian
[B] Astronomer
[C] Scientist
[D] Virologist
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Correct Answer: B [Astronomer]
Notes:
Dr Jayant V. Narlikar, an astronomer, recently became the first recipient of the ASI Govind Swarup Lifetime Achievement award.
The award was instituted in 2022 to celebrate the golden jubilee of the Astronomical Society of India (ASI).
29. Who is the first Indian scientist to become the Fellow of the Royal Society this year?
[A] Rajeev Varshney
[B] Ranjit Kher
[C] Rajendra Singh
[D] Ratna Sagar
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Correct Answer: A [Rajeev Varshney]
Notes:
Rajeev Varshney is an Indian agricultural scientist known for his contribution towards decoding legumes’ genomes and developing new varieties of chickpeas.
He is the only new Indian scientist to become the Fellow of the Royal Society this year. Rajeev Varshney is fourth Indian agricultural scientist to become FRS.
30. Which city is the host of the inaugural ministerial meeting of the India- EU Trade and Technology Council?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Rome
[C] Brussels
[D] Mumbai
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Correct Answer: C [Brussels]
Notes:
The inaugural ministerial meeting of the India- EU Trade and Technology Council will be held on May 16 in Brussels.
The formation of the Trade and Technology Council was announced in April 2022. It is the second bilateral forum for the EU and the first one established with any partner for India.