41. Recently, where was the Emergency Medical Response System (EMRS) inaugurated?
[A] Bhopal
[B] Lucknow
[C] Bengaluru
[D] Hyderabad
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Correct Answer: C [Bengaluru ]
Notes:
Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari inaugurated the IAF Emergency Medical Response System (EMRS) at the Command Hospital in Bengaluru. This facility enhances the Indian Air Force’s capability to provide immediate medical assistance to its personnel and families. The EMRS includes a 24×7 pan-IAF helpline, offering expert medical guidance, rapid evacuation, and definitive care during emergencies, ensuring comprehensive support for IAF members and their dependents.
42. Recently, researchers of which university have discovered that Neanderthals from 50,000 years ago were infected with three viruses still present in modern humans?
[A] University of Oxford, England
[B] Federal University of São Paulo, Brazil
[C] Stanford University, California
[D] Columbia University, New York
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Correct Answer: B [Federal University of São Paulo, Brazil]
Notes:
Researchers at Brazil’s Federal University of Sao Paulo discovered that Neanderthals 50,000 years ago harbored three viruses still impacting modern humans. This finding surpasses the previous record by 20,000 years, held by a 31,000-year-old common-cold virus. Marcelo Briones suggests it’s feasible to synthesize these ancient viruses. The discovery, from DNA analysis of Neanderthal skeletons in Russia’s Altai mountains, confirms ancient viral origins, ruling out contamination.
43. What is ‘LVM3’, recently mentioned in news?
[A] Launch vehicle of ISRO
[B] Indian Naval Ship
[C] Exoplanet
[D] Black Hole
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Correct Answer: A [Launch vehicle of ISRO]
Notes:
ISRO has invited private firms to build India’s heaviest rocket, LVM3, a launch vehicle, marking a significant step towards greater private sector involvement in the space program. This initiative aims to strengthen India’s position in the global satellite launch market. LVM3, formerly GSLV-MkIII, can carry up to 4-tonne satellites to geostationary orbit and 8-tonne to lower orbits. ISRO plans a 14-year collaboration, with technology transfer in the first two years.
44. Ghughwa National fossils Park, recently seen in the news, is located in which state?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Haryana
[C] Bihar
[D] Madhya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: D [Madhya Pradesh]
Notes:
Prehistoric artifacts made from fossil wood were found in Ghughwa National Fossil Park, Dindori district, Madhya Pradesh. Established as a National Park in 1983, it features tropical dry deciduous landscape. Fossils here date between 40 to 150 million years, including preserved eucalyptus, date palm, neem, climbers, leaves, flowers, fruits, and a dinosaur egg fossil. Early humans used fossilized tree trunks for tools.
45. Which institute recently launched the ‘Electric Tiller’?
[A] CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research
[B] CSIR-Central Leather Research Institute
[C] CSIR-Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research
[D] CSIR-Advanced Materials and Processes Research
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Correct Answer: A [CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research]
Notes:
CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research launched an Electric Tiller for small farmers, prioritizing user comfort and eco-sustainability. Features include enhanced torque, electronic controls, and versatile charging options like AC and Solar DC. It produces zero exhaust emissions, supporting India’s commitment to eco-friendly farming. Compatible with various attachments, it minimizes operator fatigue, boosts productivity, and has the potential to reduce operational costs by up to 85%. Tilling improves soil quality and promotes healthy crop growth.
46. What is the theme for the Green Airports Recognition 2024?
[A] Single- Use Plastic Elimination
[B] Biodiversity and Nature-Based Solutions
[C] Carbon Management
[D] Air Quality Management
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Correct Answer: B [Biodiversity and Nature-Based Solutions]
Notes:
Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific & Middle East announced the Green Airports Recognition (GAR) 2024 results, honoring 12 airports for sustainability achievements. The 2024 theme, Biodiversity and Nature-Based Solutions, encouraged airports to implement best practices. Efforts included planting trees for carbon reduction, marine life conservation, wetland and ecological restoration, in-house horticulture, and wildlife management strategies to ensure safe operations while preserving biodiversity.
47. Pravaah Portal, recently seen in the news, is launched by which institution?
[A] RBI
[B] SBI
[C] NABARD
[D] SEBI
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Correct Answer: A [RBI]
Notes:
RBI Governor unveiled three major initiatives: Pravaah portal, Retail Direct Mobile App, and a FinTech Repository. Pravaah is a secure web-based portal for seeking authorizations, licenses, and regulatory approvals from the RBI. Key features include online application submission, status tracking, query responses, and timely decisions. It enhances the efficiency of regulatory processes, with 60 application forms available, including a general-purpose form for various requests.
48. Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL or IOC) recently signed an MoU with which armed force of India to promote hydrogen and fuel cell technology?
[A] Indian Army
[B] Indian Navy
[C] Indian Air Force
[D] Indian Coast Guard
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Correct Answer: A [Indian Army]
Notes:
The Indian Army and Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to incorporate green and sustainable transport solutions. Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande and IOCL Chairman Shrikant Madhav Vaidya were present. The Army received a hydrogen fuel cell bus, marking the start of this collaboration, aimed at fostering innovation and advancing sustainable transport, according to the defence ministry.
49. BHEL recently signed an agreement with which research centre for hydrogen production using alkaline electrolyser system?
[A] Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research
[B] Council of Industrial and Scientific Research
[C] Bhabha Atomic Research Centre
[D] Indian Agriculture Research Institute
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Correct Answer: C [Bhabha Atomic Research Centre]
Notes:
State-run Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. (BHEL) has signed a Technology Transfer Agreement with the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) for a 50-kW alkaline electrolyser system to produce hydrogen. BARC, India’s premier nuclear research facility based in Trombay, Mumbai, operates under the Department of Atomic Energy, overseen by the Prime Minister. It supports extensive research across nuclear science and engineering, crucial for the Nuclear Power Corporation of India.
50. Earth Cloud Aerosol and Radiation Explorer (EarthCARE) satellite mission, recently seen in the news, is a joint venture between which two space agencies?
[A] ESA & JAXA
[B] NASA & ISRO
[C] CNSA & JAXA
[D] ISRO & ESA
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Correct Answer: A [ESA & JAXA]
Notes:
The EarthCARE Mission, a joint effort by ESA and JAXA, aims to understand the interplay between clouds, aerosols, and radiation, crucial for Earth’s radiation balance amid the climate crisis. The sun-synchronous orbit mission uses instruments like Atmospheric Lidar and a cloud profiling radar. Clouds and aerosols significantly influence Earth’s heat budget, affecting climate through their roles in reflecting sunlight and trapping radiation. Human activities notably impact aerosol levels.
