31. Which famous building was illuminated with Mahatma Gandhi’s image along with his message?
[A] The Eiffel Tower
[B] The Burj Khalifa
[C] The Berlin Cathedral
[D] The Sydney Opera House
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Correct Answer: B [The Burj Khalifa]
Notes:
On Mahatma Gandhi’s 151st birth anniversary, the world’s highest architecture Burj Khalifa tower in Dubai, United Arab Emirates was illuminated with Mahatma Gandhi’s image along with his message.
His famous quote ‘Peace between countries must rest on the solid foundation of love between individuals’ was displayed on the iconic tower.
32. Sadyr Zhaparov has been appointed as the new Prime Minister of which country?
[A] Kyrgyzstan
[B] Kazakhstan
[C] Oman
[D] Kuwait
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Correct Answer: A [Kyrgyzstan]
Notes:
Kyrgyzstan’s Parliament has recently named Lawmaker Sadyr Zhaparov as the country’s new Prime Minister.
This has strengthened the power of President Sooronbay Jeenbekov’s control as his principal opponent and ex-President Almazbek Atambayev was arrested. The country’s Election Commission earlier declared the poll results invalid.
33. Which country has given complete approval for using Antiviral Drug Remdesivir to treat COVID-19?
[A] India
[B] United States
[C] Japan
[D] New Zealand
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Correct Answer: B [United States]
Notes:
The US Food and Drug Administration has recently granted full approval to the antiviral drug Remdesivir as a treatment for patients hospitalized with Covid-19.
The organisation had given conditional authorization in May. USFDA also announced that the drug, sold under the brand name Veklury, was the only specific treatment for Covid-19 approved so far.
34. Saad al-Hariri has been named as the new Prime Minister of which country?
[A] Kuwait
[B] Lebanon
[C] Zimbabwe
[D] Iran
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Correct Answer: B [Lebanon]
Notes:
Former Prime Minister of Lebanon Saad Hariri won a small majority of votes in parliament and has been named the next Prime Minister.
He has been tasked with forming his fourth government, just under a year after his resignation amid mass-protests. President Michel Aoun had consultations with various parliamentary associations before naming him as the Prime Minister.
35. Which country has launched a mega scheme to dredge 10,000 kilometres of riverways?
[A] Sri Lanka
[B] Bangladesh
[C] India
[D] China
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Correct Answer: B [Bangladesh]
Notes:
The Government of Bangladesh has launched massive scheme to dredge 10,000 kilometres of riverways in the country. This is done to improve the inland water navigation system in the country.
The dredging work would be done on 178 rivers of Bangladesh and would be carried out by the Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) at a cost of Taka 4371 crore.
36. How many countries are associated with the Nordic – Baltic co-operation framework?
[A] Five
[B] Eight
[C] Twelve
[D] Fifteen
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Correct Answer: B [Eight]
Notes:
External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar recently virtually addressed the first India -Nordic – Baltic Conclave.
The Nordic-Baltic Eight (NB8) co-operation framework includes eight countries namely Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, and Sweden.
37. PUBG Corporation has made an announcement of relaunch in which country?
[A] USA
[B] India
[C] Brazil
[D] China
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Correct Answer: B [India]
Notes:
The gaming company PUBG Corporation has recently made an announcement to relaunch the game with a version specially created for India.
The company has also planned for setting up an Indian subsidiary with an investment of USD 100 million. The Indian arm would hire over 100 IT professionals specialised in business, e-sports and game development.
38. Which country has declared that it would not pay the overdue Eurobond coupon by the deadline?
[A] Zimbabwe
[B] Zambia
[C] Malawi
[D] Mozambique
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Correct Answer: B [Zambia]
Notes:
Zambia become Africa’s first sovereign default of Africa, amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. It has recently announced that it would not pay an overdue Eurobond coupon by the deadline.
After this move, the United States, China and other G20 countries have agreed for restructuring government debt, for the first time on a common approach. The coronavirus crisis has left several poorer nations at the risk of default.
39. Chapare virus, which has been found to spread via human-to-human transmission, was observed in which country?
[A] Kenya
[B] Bolivia
[C] Argentina
[D] Mexico
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Correct Answer: B [Bolivia]
Notes:
As per the researchers from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Chapare virus is found to have human-to-human transmission.
The biggest outbreak of the virus was reported in 2019 and caused three deaths. The Chapare haemorrhagic fever (CHHF) is caused by the same arenavirus family, which is responsible for Ebola virus disease. It is named after the region in which it was first observed.
40. Which country has passed a ‘Bipartisan resolution’ on Autonomous Tibet?
[A] India
[B] United States
[C] Russia
[D] France
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Correct Answer: B [United States]
Notes:
The US House of Representatives has recently passed a bipartisan resolution on Autonomous Tibet, recognising the cultural and religious significance of an autonomous Tibet.
The resolution also recognised the work done by the 14th Dalai Lama to promote global peace and harmony. It also calls to convene a bipartisan forum to discuss peaceful solutions to international conflicts.
