41. Which sports organisation has released rules to protect the maternity rights of its female players?
[A] BCCI
[B] FIFA
[C] NBA
[D] Badminton World Federation
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Correct Answer: B [FIFA]
Notes:
The international governing body of football, FIFA has released new employment rules to protect the maternity rights of its female players.
It announced that any club which ended a player’s contract for becoming pregnant will face compensation and a fine. FIFA is also set to mandate clubs to allow at least 14 weeks of maternity leave paid at a minimum two-thirds of a player’s full salary.
42. The ‘Indo-Thai CORPAT’, which was seen in the news, is the exercise involving which armed force of India and Thailand?
[A] Army
[B] Navy
[C] Air Force
[D] Coast Guard
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Correct Answer: B [Navy]
Notes:
The 30th edition of India-Thailand Coordinated Patrol (Indo-Thai CORPAT) between the Navies of India and Thailand concluded recently in the Bay of Bengal.
INS Karmuk participated in the exercise along with a Dornier Maritime Patrol Aircraft. The two navies of the country have been conducting CORPAT twice a year since 2005. The 24th edition of Exercise Malabar also concluded in the Arabian Sea.
43. Which international institution is to finance the USD 120 million Meghalaya Integrated Transport Project (MITP)?
[A] International Monetary Fund
[B] World Bank
[C] Asian Development Bank
[D] New Development Bank
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Correct Answer: B [World Bank]
Notes:
The Government of India, the state Government of Meghalaya and the World Bank signed a USD 120 million Meghalaya Integrated Transport Project (MITP).
The project aims to improve about 300 km of strategic road segments and bridges in the state by using climate resilient solutions. It will also make Meghalaya, a major connecting hub for international trade through the Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, and the Nepal Corridor.
44. The martyrdom day of which Sikh Guru is observed in the month of November, as ‘Shaheed Diwas’?
[A] Guru Tegh Bahadur
[B] Guru Hargobind
[C] Guru Gobind Singh
[D] Guru Ram Das
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Correct Answer: A [Guru Tegh Bahadur]
Notes:
The Martyrdom Day of Guru Tegh Bahadur is observed across the country as Shaheed Diwas every year on November 24.
In the year 1675, Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth of the ten Gurus of the Sikhism was executed. He was the youngest son of Guru Hargobind. He had also contributed many hymns to the Guru Granth Sahib.
45. ‘Har Ghar Nal Yojana’ has been implemented in which Indian state/UT?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Gujarat
[C] Himachal Pradesh
[D] Assam
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Correct Answer: A [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched ‘Har Ghar Nal Yojana’ in the state of Uttar Pradesh. The scheme aims to provide piped water supply to over 4.1 million people in the two districts of Sonbhadra and Mirzapur.
The outlay of the project is Rs 5,555 crore. The scheme will also benefit over 3,000 villages to access piped water supply.
46. Which Film is India’s official entry for the Academy Awards?
[A] The Disciple
[B] Shakuntala Devi
[C] Jallikattu
[D] Chhapaak
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Correct Answer: C [Jallikattu]
Notes:
Malayalam film Jallikattu, directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery, has been selected as India’s official entry for the 93rd Academy Awards, 2021.
It is also the third Malayalam film to be shortlisted for the Oscar Award. This film is based on writer S. Hareesh’s acclaimed story titled ‘Maoist’. As of now, only three Indian films Lagaan, Mother India and Salaam Bombay! have won the coveted award.
47. ‘Fit India School Week’ is celebrated in a week of which month?
[A] November
[B] December
[C] January
[D] February
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Correct Answer: B [December]
Notes:
The Fit India School week program was launched in November last year, to inculcate the awareness of physical activity and sports to school children.
The schools, after registering themselves on the Fit India website, will select a week in the month of December. It will then make the children follow the activities listed by the Sports Ministry for the program. Last year, over 15000 schools participated in the program.
48. Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports restored the government recognition to which Sports Federation?
[A] Archery Association of India
[B] Ball Badminton Federation of India
[C] Cycling Federation of India
[D] Boxing Federation of India
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Correct Answer: A [Archery Association of India]
Notes:
Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports has restored the government recognition to Archery Association of India as a National Sports Federation.
In the year 2012, the Government recognition of AAI was withdrawn, on failure to conduct its elections in accordance with the National Sports Code. In 2020, AAI conducted elections again and elected Tribal Affairs Minister Arjun Munda as President. AAI now has the recognition of Indian Olympic Association and the World Archery.
49. Which state debarred its Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) and retired IPS officer Lalduhoma, from its state assembly?
[A] Assam
[B] Mizoram
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Madhya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Mizoram]
Notes:
Mizoram has debarred its Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) and retired IPS officer Lalduhoma from the state assembly. He was in charge of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi’s security.
In 1988, he was the first Member of Parliament to have been disqualified from the Lok Sabha, under the Anti-Defection Law. At present, the charge on him is despite being elected as an independent candidate, he declared himself as a representative of ZPM.
50. Which state has proposed to make forcible religious conversions a punishable offence with 10 years imprisonment?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Gujarat
[C] Bihar
[D] Madhya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: D [Madhya Pradesh]
Notes:
The Government of Madhya Pradesh has made a change in “Draft Madhya Pradesh Freedom of Religion Bill 2020”. As per the revised draft, marriages for forcible religious conversions would be a punishable offence with a jail term of 10 years.
Earlier, the proposed bill contained that the term of jail would be 5 years. The Government is expecting to table the bill in the state assembly session to be held in December.