21. Which space agency has developed the ‘Aeolus Satellite’?
[A] JAXA
[B] ISRO
[C] NASA
[D] ESA
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Correct Answer: D [ESA]
Notes:
Aeolus Satellite is one of the most effective weather satellites developed by the ESA. It is currently on a trajectory to return to Earth’s atmosphere.
Aeolus, an Earth Explorer research mission, was designed to demonstrate new space technology. The 1360-kilogram satellite is on its way to crash on the planet.
22. Which state launched the ‘State Robotics Framework’?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Telangana
[C] Odisha
[D] West Bengal
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Correct Answer: B [Telangana]
Notes:
The Telangana government has recently launched the State Robotics Framework. This is the first such framework in India.
It is aimed at creating a sustainable robotics ecosystem and to position the state as a leader in the field of robotics.
23. Siddheswara Temple, which was seen in the news, is located in which state/UT?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Kerala
[C] West Bengal
[D] Assam
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Correct Answer: A [Andhra Pradesh]
Notes:
Siddheswara Temple is a 7th century temple at Hemavati (Henjeru) in Andhra Pradesh. It was built by Nolamba rulers under the lordship of Pallavas between the 7th and 10th centuries for the propagation of Shaivism.
Inscriptions on the pillars of this temple revealed interesting facts about the education system supported by Nolamba Pallavas and their predecessors.
24. ‘Ayushman Asom-Mukhya Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana’ is the initiative of which state?
[A] West Bengal
[B] Assam
[C] Odisha
[D] Bihar
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Correct Answer: B [Assam]
Notes:
The Assam state government launched the Ayushman Asom-Mukhya Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana recently.
It is a family-floater health assurance scheme that provides cashless medical treatment for up to Rs 5 lakh per family per year, aimed at promoting accessible and affordable healthcare.
25. 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.
26. Which country is the host of the 6th Indian Ocean Conference (IOC)?
[A] India
[B] Sri Lanka
[C] Bangladesh
[D] Myanmar
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Correct Answer: C [Bangladesh]
Notes:
The 6th Indian Ocean Conference (IOC) is being organized to bring together states and principal maritime partners of the region to discuss the prospects of regional cooperation for Security And Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR).
It is being held in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The Indian Ocean Conference (IOC) was started in 2016.
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 country conducts the ‘Soaring Eagle exercise’?
[A] India
[B] USA
[C] South Korea
[D] Australia
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Correct Answer: C [South Korea]
Notes:
‘Soaring Eagle’ exercise is a regular large-scale exercise conducted by the South Korea Air Force. It commenced recently at an air base in Cheongju, 112 kilometre south of Seoul.
The exercise mobilises more than 160 personnel and nearly 60 warplanes, including F-35A stealth fighters, and other tanker transport aircraft.
29. ‘Samudra Shakti-23’ is a bilateral exercise conducted between India and which country?
[A] Sri Lanka
[B] Indonesia
[C] France
[D] Israel
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Correct Answer: B [Indonesia]
Notes:
Samudra Shakti-23 is a bilateral exercise between India and Indonesia. It is being held from May 14 to 19 this year.
INS Kavaratti, indigenously designed and built ASW Corvette is participating in the 4th edition of Bilateral exercise. Exercise Samudra Shakti is aimed at enhancing interoperability, jointness and mutual cooperation between both navies.
30. Which institution developed the ‘non-aqueous all-organic redox flow battery’ (NORFB)?
[A] IISc Bengaluru
[B] IIT Madras
[C] IIT Delhi
[D] IIT Kanpur
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Correct Answer: B [IIT Madras]
Notes:
The ‘Non-aqueous all-organic redox flow battery’ (NORFB) was developed recently by scientists at IIT Madras. It is a flow battery that promises to provide better performance.
The Researchers have developed a new type of electrolyte using ‘pyrylium salts’, which are a class of organic chemicals. The battery has been demonstrated with an average coulombic efficiency of 97 per cent.