31. ‘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.
32. Which Union Ministry announced the finalization of the Model Prisons Act, 2023?
[A] Ministry of Home Affairs
[B] Ministry of Defence
[C] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
[D] Ministry of External Affairs
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Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Home Affairs]
Notes:
Union Ministry of Home Affairs recently announced the finalization of the Model Prisons Act, 2023. There is no provision for reform and rehabilitation of prisoners in the existing Act. The new act is expected to serve as the guiding document for states and for the adoption in their respective jurisdictions.
33. The statue of Late Nathuram Mirdha was recently inaugurated in which state?
[A] Assam
[B] Rajasthan
[C] Punjab
[D] Arunachal Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Rajasthan]
Notes:
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar unveiled the statue of Late Nathuram Mirdha, former Member of Parliament, freedom fighter and a popular farmers’ leader in Merta City, Nagaur, Rajasthan.
Nathuram Mirdha was a six-time Member of Lok Sabha and served as a Union Minister from 1979-80 and 1989-90.
34. Deepak Bhoria and Nishant Dev, who were seen in the news, play which sports?
[A] Boxing
[B] Wrestling
[C] Shooting
[D] Hockey
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Correct Answer: A [Boxing]
Notes:
Indian boxers Mohammad Hussamuddin (57kg), Deepak Bhoria (51 kg) and Nishant Dev (71 kg) signed off with bronze medals at the World Championships in Tashkent.
Hussamuddin was forced to withdraw from his semi-final bout after suffering a knee injury.
35. Which institution released the ‘World Tourism Barometer’ Report?
[A] UNICEF
[B] UNWTO
[C] UNDP
[D] World Bank
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Correct Answer: B [UNWTO]
Notes:
World Tourism Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations. According to the second UNWTO World Tourism Barometer of the year, international tourism is rebounding to pre-pandemic levels.
Around 235 million tourists travelled internationally in the first three months of 2023. Overall, international arrivals reached 80% of pre-pandemic levels in the first quarter of 2023.
36. Sitiveni Rabuka, who apologised for his role in 1987 military coup, is the Prime Minister of which country?
[A] Myanmar
[B] Fiji
[C] South Africa
[D] Thailand
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Correct Answer: B [Fiji]
Notes:
Ahead of the third Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) summit, Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka made a public apology for his role in the 1987 military coup.
This coup was a pivotal moment in the country’s history, resulting in the overthrowing of the elected government of Prime Minister Timoci Bavadra.
37. Which documentary won the “Best Long Documentary Award” at the South Asian Film Festival of Montreal 2023?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Gauri
[C] Scam
[D] Bharat Mata Ki
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Correct Answer: B [Gauri]
Notes:
Gauri, a documentary based on journalist and activist Gauri Lankesh, has recently won the “Best Long Documentary Award” at the South Asian Film Festival of Montreal 2023.
The film festival is organized to promote, foster and enhance cultural harmony between diverse communities of South Asia.
38. ‘AutoGrow Project’ is implemented by which institutions?
[A] IIHR and IITB
[B] IIHR and IITM
[C] ICAR and IITB
[D] ICAR and IITM
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Correct Answer: A [IIHR and IITB]
Notes:
AutoGrow Project is implemented jointly by the Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (IIHR) and Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB).
Under this project, an automated greenhouse system is developed for precision in agriculture. The system has three configurations; hydroponics, open grow farming, and vertical setup.
39. Which Union Ministry launched the ’75/25′ initiative?
[A] Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
[B] Ministry of MSME
[C] Ministry of Power
[D] Ministry of External Affairs
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Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Health and Family Welfare]
Notes:
The ’75/25′ initiative was unveiled by the Union Health Ministry on the occasion of World Hypertension Day.
Indian Government’s target of reaching 75 million people with Hypertension under standard care in primary healthcare by 2025 is the largest cover of NCDs in the world for primary healthcare.
40. Which state/UT launched the ‘Mukhyamantri Sikho Kamao Yojana’?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Jammu and Kashmir
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Odisha
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Correct Answer: C [Madhya Pradesh]
Notes:
Mukhyamantri Sikho Kamao Yojana (Chief Minister Learn and Earn Scheme) was approved by the Madhya Pradesh Cabinet.
Youth who have passed class 12, ITI, UG and PG are eligible for this scheme. The scheme will provide stipend to the youths along with training, skill upgradation will boost their employment opportunities and pave way for a better way of earning.