31. Which Union Ministry is associated with the ‘Training Programme on Legislative Drafting’?
[A] Ministry of Defence
[B] Ministry of Justice
[C] Ministry of Home Affairs
[D] Ministry of Law
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Correct Answer: C [Ministry of Home Affairs]
Notes:
The Training Programme on Legislative Drafting will be inaugurated by the Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
The programme was organised by the Institute of Constitutional and Parliamentary Studies (ICPS), in collaboration with the Parliamentary Research and Training Institute for Democracies (PRIDE).
32. Auschwitz museum, which was seen in the news, is located in which country?
[A] Poland
[B] France
[C] Italy
[D] Finland
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Correct Answer: A [Poland]
Notes:
Auschwitz museum has initiated a project to preserve shoes of 8,000 children who were killed by Nazis. Its aim is to showcase the reality within the concentration camp during the Second World War.
The exercise is expected to be a two-year effort which seeks to showcase the reality of the camp, where Adolf Hitler and his Nazi troops killed millions, including children from 1940 to 1945.
33. The demand for the creation of a separate Kukiland has been in the news in which state?
[A] Assam
[B] Sikkim
[C] Manipur
[D] Arunachal Pradesh
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Correct Answer: C [Manipur]
Notes:
The demand for the creation of a separate Kukiland has been happening since the late 1980s.
After clashes between Manipur’s Kuki-Zomi tribes and the majority Meitei community left more than 70 people dead, the state’s 10 Kuki-Zomi MLAs demanded a separate administration under the Constitution.
34. UK and the Netherlands agreed to build a coalition to help in procurement of F-16 fighter jets for which country?
[A] Russia
[B] Ukraine
[C] Iran
[D] Israel
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Correct Answer: B [Ukraine]
Notes:
Prime Ministers of the UK and the Netherlands have agreed to build a global coalition that would help in the procurement of F-16 fighter jets for Ukraine.
This comes a day after Ukraine President held meeting with the UK Prime Minister.
35. Platytholus clemensi is a newly discovered genus and species of pachycephalosaurid dinosaur found in which country?
[A] India
[B] China
[C] USA
[D] Australia
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Correct Answer: C [USA]
Notes:
Platytholus clemensi is a newly discovered genus and species of pachycephalosaurid dinosaur. Its partial skull remains were found in the US’ Montana.
Also known as dome-headed or bone-headed dinosaurs, these creatures are characterized by a large, bony dome atop their skull, a short neck, short forelimbs and powerful hind limbs.
36. Death cap mushroom is a poisonous fungus found across which region?
[A] South Asia
[B] Europe
[C] Oceania
[D] North America
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Correct Answer: B [Europe]
Notes:
Death cap mushroom is a poisonous fungus found across Europe. It grows up to 15 centimetres high, with tan or yellow-green tops. They are responsible for 90% of those fatalities from eating poisonous mushrooms each year.
Scientists at China’s Sun Yat-sen University have discovered a dye called indocyanine green, which is capable of being an antidote to this mushroom. It is a dye routinely used for medical imaging.
37. Which state/UT has announced to launch a ‘5G Technology Training Programme’?
[A] West Bengal
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Assam
[D] Gujarat
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Correct Answer: B [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
The state government of Uttar Pradesh is planning to launch a 5G technology training programme under the Skill Development Mission.
It seeks to create skilled workforce for operating the new and future employable technologies.
38. Which Indian budget airline has collapsed and cancelled all flights?
[A] SpiceJet
[B] Go First
[C] Jet Konnect
[D] Air Asia
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Correct Answer: B [Go First]
Notes:
The recent collapse of the Go First Airline could have a major impact on entire airlines ecosystem. This cash-strapped airline has announced that it has cancelled all flights until May 26.
It marks the first major airline collapse in India since Jet Airways filed for bankruptcy in 2019. Go First’s total debt to financial creditors was 65.21 billion rupees.
39. Which state launched the State Dashboard and a data and analytics-powered platform to monitor government schemes?
[A] Odisha
[B] West Bengal
[C] Assam
[D] Gujarat
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Correct Answer: A [Odisha]
Notes:
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik launched the State Dashboard, a data and analytics-powered platform which will streamline performance monitoring of government schemes, aiding data-driven decision-making.
The State Dashboard consists of three critical components – CM Dashboard, Department Dashboard and Administrative Action Monitoring Portal.
40. Which city is the host of the ‘76th World Health Assembly’?
[A] New York
[B] Geneva
[C] Sydney
[D] Tokyo
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Correct Answer: B [Geneva]
Notes:
The 76th World Health Assembly is being held from May 21-30 in Geneva. Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya held various bilateral meetings with member countries at the Assembly.
Jamaica lauded India’s achievement in digital health, pharmaceuticals, and health system strengthening and agreed to sign MoU to institutionalize collaboration in the healthcare sector.