31. Who is the director of the movie ‘The Fabelmans’, which was seen in the news?
[A] Steven Spielberg
[B] George Lucas
[C] Martin Scorsese
[D] Quentin Tarantino
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Correct Answer: A [Steven Spielberg]
Notes:
Steven Spielberg’s film The Fabelmans won the prestigious People’s Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2022.
It is one of the most celebrated and semi-autobiographical film. TIFF People’s Choice Documentary Award was won by ‘Black Ice’ directed by Hubert Davis. TIFF People’s Choice Midnight Madness Award was won by ‘Weird: The Al Yankovic Story’, directed by Eric Appel.
32. As per the recent Asian Development Outlook (ADO) update, what is the 2022-23 growth projection for India’s economy?
[A] 8.2 %
[B] 7.6 %
[C] 7.0 %
[D] 6.8 %
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Correct Answer: C [7.0 %]
Notes:
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has recently released a supplement to its Asian Development Outlook (ADO).
As per the report, the 2022-23 growth projection for India’s economy was slashed to 7% from 7.5% estimated in April. The report says that India’s inflation has turned out to be more persistent than expected, and led to a sharp tightening in monetary policy, eroding consumers’ purchasing power.
33. Which country supplies J-10C fighter aircraft to Pakistan?
[A] Russia
[B] China
[C] USA
[D] Israel
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Correct Answer: B [China]
Notes:
Pakistan has received the second consignment of six J-10C fighter aircraft from Pakistan. The aircraft is referred to as ‘Dragon from the East’ by the Pakistani Air Force.
With this second batch, the total number of such fighter jets of Pakistan is increased to 12. The Pakistan Air Force commissioned the first batch of six J-10C fighter aircraft in March 2022. Pakistan is set to acquire a squadron of 25 Chinese multirole J-10C fighter jets in response to India’s purchase of Rafale aircraft.
34. As per Commerce Ministry’s notification, India has set up a new Export promotion council’ for which products?
[A] Semi-conductor Chips
[B] Smart Wearables
[C] Medical Devices
[D] Pharmaceutical Products
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Correct Answer: C [Medical Devices]
Notes:
As per Commerce Ministry’s notification, India has set up a new ‘Exports Promotion Council for Medical Devices’.
The council will be under the department of pharmaceuticals and will be headquartered in Noida and will have offices in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The council will help exporters in promoting their products in international markets. India exported Rs. 23,766 crore of medical devices in 2021-22.
35. 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.
36. Which is the first e-commerce company to set up solar farms in India?
[A] Walmart
[B] Amazon
[C] Flipkart
[D] ebay
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Correct Answer: B [Amazon]
Notes:
Amazon announced its first solar project in India with three new solar farms in Rajasthan, with a combined energy capacity of 420 megawatts (MW).
Amazon aims to use 100% renewable energy across its business by 2025. The Indian project includes a 210-MW project to be developed by ReNew Power, a 100-MW project to be developed by Amp Energy India, and a 110-MW project to be developed by Brookfield Renewable Partners.
37. Defence Ministry signs deal for dual role Surface-to-Surface BrahMos missile with which company?
[A] Dassault Aviation
[B] Dhruv Aerospace
[C] DRDO
[D] BAPL
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Correct Answer: D [BAPL]
Notes:
Defence Ministry signed deal for dual role Surface-to-Surface BrahMos missile with BAPL (BrahMos Aerospace Pvt. Ltd)
The additional dual –role (land and anti-ship) capable BrahMos missiles will be acquired at Rs 1,700 crore under ‘Buy-Indian’ category. BrahMos Aerospace (BAPL) is a joint venture between India and Russia.
38. Which state is the host of the ‘National Conference of Environment Ministers’?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Goa
[C] Gujarat
[D] Kerala
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Correct Answer: C [Gujarat]
Notes:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the National Conference of Environment Ministers in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat.
The two-day conference will have six thematic sessions with topics focusing on LiFE, Combating Climate Change ; PARIVESH -Single Window System for Integrated Green Clearances ; Forestry Management ; Prevention and Control of Pollution; Wildlife Management ; Plastics and Waste Management.
39. Which is the most richly endowed award in science in the world?
[A] Nobel Prize
[B] Breakthrough Prize
[C] Turing Award
[D] Albert Einstein World Award of Science
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Correct Answer: B [Breakthrough Prize]
Notes:
The Breakthrough Prizes was created in 2010 by a group of Silicon Valley entrepreneurs, including a venture capitalist Milner, Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, of Facebook and Sergey Brin of Google.
The 2023 winners of the Breakthrough Prizes, also known as the ‘Oscars of Science’ were announced recently in the life sciences category, one for mathematics and one for physics. The winners will split a total of more than USD 15 million.
40. Which city is the host of ‘Sustainable Textiles Summit’ supported by MSME Ministry?
[A] Mumbai
[B] Ahmedabad
[C] New Delhi
[D] Coimbatore
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Correct Answer: C [New Delhi]
Notes:
The PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) has organised a hybrid summit titled ‘Sustainable Textiles Summit’ in New Delhi.
The summit is supported by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. The aim of the summit is to discuss alternative ways to make the textile industry more sustainable. Experts from France, Sweden and Germany will be participating in the meet.
