41. ‘Dangerously Hot Areas’ refer to regions with a mean annual temperature of more than?
[A] 29°C
[B] 32°C
[C] 34°C
[D] 35°C
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Correct Answer: A [29°C]
Notes:
Dangerously hot areas are regions that fall outside the human niche, having a mean annual temperature of more than 29°C.
A new study revealed that a third of the global population will be living in dangerously hot conditions by 2080 if the world continues the current trajectory.
42. Which state/UT launched the Mukhyamantri Teerthdarshan Yojana?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Gujarat
[D] Uttarakhand
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Correct Answer: B [Madhya Pradesh]
Notes:
Mukhyamantri Teerthdarshan Yojana is one of the flagship scheme of the Madhya Pradesh government.
It facilitates senior citizens of any religion to visit religious places of his or her choice on the state government expenses. Madhya Pradesh recently became the first state in India to send elderly people on pilgrimage by air under this scheme.
43. Which institution released the report titled “Thriving: Making Cities Green, Resilient, and Inclusive in a Changing Climate”?
[A] WMO
[B] WTO
[C] World Bank
[D] UNEP
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Correct Answer: C [World Bank]
Notes:
A report titled “Thriving: Making Cities Green, Resilient, and Inclusive in a Changing Climate” was released recently by the World Bank.
The report highlights the critical role of cities in tackling the global climate challenge. It also warned that cities account for about 70% of global greenhouse gas emissions. The report provided a compass for policymakers to make cities greener, inclusive and more resilient.
44. ‘Forum shopping’ is a term used in which field?
[A] Politics
[B] Judiciary
[C] Sports
[D] Finance
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Correct Answer: B [Judiciary]
Notes:
Forum shopping is the practice of litigants or lawyers deliberately moving their cases to a particular judge or a court where they deem the judgement would be more favourable.
This practice of Forum shopping was condemned recently by the CJI DY Chandrachud.
45. INDUS-X is a joint initiative of India and which country?
[A] USA
[B] UK
[C] France
[D] Italy
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Correct Answer: A [USA]
Notes:
INDUS-X is a joint initiative of the United States and India. Under this initiative, the two countries will collaborate to co-produce jet engines, infantry vehicles and long-range artillery.
It also aims to promote partnerships between the two countries’ defence innovation ecosystems. Some high-technology initiatives are expected to be announced during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the U.S. in June 2024.
46. ‘Orbitofrontal Cortex’ is an area in which part of the body?
[A] Heart
[B] Brain
[C] Muscle
[D] Liver
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Correct Answer: B [Brain]
Notes:
The orbitofrontal cortex is an area in brain where information about reward value of odours and identity are represented.
In a new study, researchers were able to train an algorithm to predict a person experiencing pain based on the signals in the orbitofrontal cortex region of the brain.
47. Uttarakhand’s first Vande Bharat Express train travels from Dehradun to which city?
[A] Guwahati
[B] New Delhi
[C] Varanasi
[D] Kolkata
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Correct Answer: B [New Delhi]
Notes:
Uttarakhand’s first Vande Bharat Express is set to be flagged off by Prime Minister Modi. It will travel from Dehradun to Delhi.
The train has been indigenously manufactured and is equipped with advanced safety features, including the Kavach technology.
48. Arunachal Pradesh has collaborated with which institutuion to set up Institute for Transforming Arunachal?
[A] NITI Aayog
[B] Election Commission
[C] CBI
[D] CVC
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Correct Answer: A [NITI Aayog]
Notes:
Arunachal Pradesh govt to set up Institute for Transforming Arunachal with NITI Aayog. Chief Minister Pema Khandu announced that the Institute will help build an ecosystem for knowledge platform for further learning.
The Institute will help build an ecosystem for knowledge platform for further learnings.
49. Special Protection Group (SPG) is the force responsible for the security of which personality?
[A] President
[B] Prime Minister
[C] Chief Justice of India
[D] Vice President
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Correct Answer: B [Prime Minister]
Notes:
The government has unveiled a new rule for the Special Protection Group (SPG), the force responsible for the security of the Prime Minister.
The SPG will now be handled by an officer not below the rank of an Additional Director-General belonging to the Indian Police Service.
50. As per the ‘State of Ransomware 2023’ report, what per cent of India-based organisations were victims to ransomware?
[A] 53
[B] 63
[C] 73
[D] 93
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Correct Answer: C [73]
Notes:
The ‘State of Ransomware 2023’ report revealed that 73 per cent of India-based organisations that were surveyed were victims to ransomware.
As per the report, 43 percent of organizations that were surveyed had their data encrypted but still had to pay ransom.