31. Which country has partnered with China for its Moon exploration Missions?
[A] Pakistan
[B] UAE
[C] Bangladesh
[D] Iran
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Correct Answer: B [UAE]
Notes:
The United Arab Emirates (UAE)’s National space Agency (MBRSC) has signed memorandum of understanding with the China National Space Agency (CNSA) to work together on future lunar efforts.
The two agencies will collaborate on future moon missions which involve the landing of an MBRSC rover aboard a CNSA lander.
32. Ramkumar Ramanathan and Prajnesh Gunneswaran, who were seen in the news, are associated with which sports?
[A] Tennis
[B] Badminton
[C] Squash
[D] Chess
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Correct Answer: A [Tennis]
Notes:
In the Davis Cup World Group-I tie, India were defeated 0-3 by Norway at Lillehammer, Norway. Indian Tennis player Ramkumar Ramanathan was defeated by his lower-ranked opponent Durasovic. In another singles, Prajnesh Gunneswaran went down to world no. 2 Casper Ruud.
In the doubles match, the Norwegian pair comprising world No.2 Casper Ruud and Viktor Durasovic defeated Indian pair of Yuki Bhambri and Saketh Myneni.
33. Which Indian city is the host of ‘Global Fintech Conference’ in 2022?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Ahmedabad
[C] Mumbai
[D] Bengaluru
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Correct Answer: C [Mumbai]
Notes:
Global Fintech Fest is being organized by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), the Payments Council of India (PCI) and the Fintech Convergence Council (FCC).
It was attended by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das. The Finance Minister called upon fintech industry to take advantage of opportunities in green finance for building a sustainable financial environment.
34. IHCI is a Hypertension Control Initiative launched by which country?
[A] USA
[B] India
[C] Indonesia
[D] Bangladesh
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Correct Answer: B [India]
Notes:
‘India Hypertension Control Initiative (IHCI)’ is a hypertension intervention under the National Health Mission of India. It is a collaborative initiative of Union Health Ministry, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), state governments and World Health Organization-India.
IHCI won the ‘2022 UN Interagency Task Force and WHO Special Programme on Primary Health Care Award’ was announced at the UN General Assembly side event.
35. What is the theme of the ‘International Day of Peace’ 2022?
[A] End racism; Build peace
[B] Anti-casteism for Peace
[C] Equality and Inclusivity
[D] Humans for Peace
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Correct Answer: A [End racism; Build peace]
Notes:
‘International Day of Peace’ is observed on September 21 around the world. United Nations General Assembly observes 24 hours of non-violence and cease-fire on the day.
The theme for the International Day of Peace 2022 is ‘End racism. Build peace’. The day will be dedicated to the aim of making a world free of racism and racial discrimination.
36. After signing of the Bru Agreement, over 3000 Bru families have been resettled in which state?
[A] Assam
[B] Tripura
[C] Sikkim
[D] Arunachal Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Tripura]
Notes:
As many as 3,696 Bru families displaced from Mizoram have been resettled in Tripura since signing of the Bru agreement in January 2020.
The Union Home Minister chaired a review meeting of the Bru Agreement and the processes of resettlement. Out of the total 6,959 rehabilitated families in Tripura with 37,136 Bru migrants, 3,696 have been resettled.
37. Which country has successfully tested the ‘Hybrid motor’ for new propulsion system used in launch vehicles?
[A] China
[B] Israel
[C] India
[D] UAE
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Correct Answer: C [India]
Notes:
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully tested hybrid motor, which will be used for a new propulsion system for upcoming launch vehicles
The 30 kN hybrid motor was tested at ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC) at Mahendragiri in Tamil Nadu. The test was supported by ISRO’s Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC). The motor uses Hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene (HTPB) as fuel and liquid oxygen (LOX) as the oxidiser.
38. Which planet’s natural satellites are called as ‘Galilean Moons’?
[A] Saturn
[B] Jupiter
[C] Venus
[D] Mercury
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Correct Answer: B [Jupiter]
Notes:
The Galilean moons or Galilean satellites are the four largest moons of Jupiter namely Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto. They were first identified by Galileo Galilei in 1609-1610.
On September 26, Jupiter is set to make its closest approach to Earth in the last 59 years according to NASA. The planet’s banding and three or four of the Galilean moons will be visible when seen with binoculars.
39. Which institution has released draft notification on ‘Indian Nutrition Rating’?
[A] NITI Aayog
[B] FSSAI
[C] NABARD
[D] FCI
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Correct Answer: B [FSSAI]
Notes:
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has released draft notification on ‘Indian Nutrition Rating’
The country’s apex food regulator released notification, which requires the pre-packaged food to carry a star graphic ranging for 0 to 5, next to the brand name. This front-of-pack labelling aims to discourage consumers from buying packaged food high in sugar, salt, and fat.
40. As per the Cabinet approval, what percent of project cost is provided as uniform fiscal support to set up semiconductor fabs?
[A] 20 %
[B] 25 %
[C] 50 %
[D] 75 %
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Correct Answer: C [50 %]
Notes:
Union Cabinet approves modifications in “Programme for Development of Semiconductors and Display Manufacturing Ecosystem in India”.
Under modified scheme, a uniform fiscal support of 50% of project cost shall be provided across all technology nodes for setting up of semiconductor fabs. This is in addition to incentives of over ₹76,000 crore, or about USD 10 billion, were announced by the government in December 2021.