41. Which institution has developed a solar-powered Unmanned Autonomous Survey Craft for Indian ports?
[A] IIT Madras
[B] IIT Kharagpur
[C] IISc Bengaluru
[D] IIT Guwahati
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Correct Answer: A [IIT Madras]
Notes:
Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras have developed a solar-powered Unmanned Autonomous Survey Craft for Indian ports and inland waterways.
It would help to conduct autonomous hydrographic and oceanographic surveys and provide real-time data transmission over long distances. It had a successful field-test recently off the Chennai coast at Kamarajar port.
42. Tarun Gogoi, who recently passed away, was the former Chief Minister of which state?
[A] Sikkim
[B] Assam
[C] Nagaland
[D] West Bengal
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Correct Answer: B [Assam]
Notes:
Tarun Gogoi, the former Chief Minister of Assam has recently passed away, at the age of 84. He had tested positive for Covid-19 in August.
He was also the longest serving chief minister of Assam. Being a veteran Congressman, Gogoi was elected the Chief minister of Assam in 2001 in the state elections, following which he led the party to a record three consecutive electoral victories in the state.
43. The Asian Development Bank has approved a USD 50 million loan to improve resource planning in which Indian state?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Gujarat
[C] West Bengal
[D] Odisha
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Correct Answer: C [West Bengal]
Notes:
The Asian Development Bank has approved a USD 50 million loan to improve resource planning and operational efficiencies in West Bengal.
This loan will be supplemented by a USD 350,000 technical assistance grant for other reforms including monitoring of IFMS (Integrated Financial Management System) reforms.
44. As per a recent survey conducted by CII and Ernst & Young, which country is the top destination of investors?
[A] China
[B] India
[C] United States
[D] Mauritius
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Correct Answer: B [India]
Notes:
As per a recent survey conducted by Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) and Ernst & Young, Multi-national Companies regard India as their first option, in terms of investments across the globe.
Out of the total key decision makers of those MNCs, 82 per cent of them said that they have plans to expand their business in the next 2 to 3 years. After India, the second most favourable place is North America followed by the rest of Asia-Pacific.
45. The first Cow hospital of the North East India has been inaugurated in which state?
[A] Meghalaya
[B] Assam
[C] Nagaland
[D] Manipur
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Correct Answer: B [Assam]
Notes:
A cow shelter based in Assam’s Dibrugarh named Shree Gopal Gaushala inaugurated Northeast’s first-ever cow hospital.
The hospital is called Surbhi Aarogyashala, is set up at a cost of Rs 17 lakhs. It is expected to provide services in a radius of 30 kilometers. Presently, there are over 350 cows in the shelter.
46. Which state has passed ordinance to ban unlawful religious conversions for marriage?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Gujarat
[D] Assam
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Correct Answer: A [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh government has passed an ordinance to ban unlawful religious conversions for marriage.
As per the ordinance, unlawful conversion for the sake of getting married through force, deceit, undue pressure will be considered a non-bailable offence and can lead to imprisonment of a maximum of 10 years and penalty of 50 thousand rupees.
47. Which company has bagged the contract to build the longest river bridge of India, across Brahmaputra?
[A] Tata Construction & Projects
[B] L & T Construction
[C] Adani Infrastructure
[D] BHEL
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Correct Answer: B [L & T Construction]
Notes:
The construction arm of Larsen and Toubro (L&T), L&T Construction has bagged the contract to build India’s longest river bridge.
The 19-km long bridge, which is to be built across the Brahmaputra river, will connect Dhubri in Assam to Phulbari in Meghalaya. It will also improve connectivity of the North Eastern states with the rest of the country.
48. On 26 November in which year, the Indian Constitution was adopted by the Indian Constituent Assembly?
[A] 1947
[B] 1949
[C] 1950
[D] 1951
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Correct Answer: B [1949]
Notes:
On 26 November 1949, the Constituent Assembly of India adopted the Constitution of India, and it came into effect on 26 January 1950.
To commemorate the event, Constitution Day (Samvidhan Diwas) is observed every year on 26 November. This year, ‘All India Presiding Officers’ Conference’ has been organised in Gujarat. The President participated in ‘Reading of Preamble to the Constitution’ event, held every year.
49. 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.
50. Which country has approved two anti-rape ordinances, which includes chemical castration of rapists?
[A] UAE
[B] Pakistan
[C] Iran
[D] North Korea
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Correct Answer: B [Pakistan]
Notes:
The Cabinet of Pakistan has approved two anti-rape ordinances which includes chemical castration of rapists, with the consent of the convict.
The ordinance also envisages setting up of Special Courts for rape trials and appointing Special prosecutors. The proposed laws include in-camera trials, witness protection, legal assistance to victims and speedy trials of rape cases. It also prohibits unscientific examination of survivors.