41. When is World Turtle Day celebrated annually, across the world?
[A] May 21
[B] May 23
[C] May 25
[D] May 27
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Correct Answer: B [May 23]
Notes:
Every year, the World Turtle Day is observed on May 23, across the world. The day is celebrated to sensitise people about turtle and tortoise and their vulnerable habitats.
A non-profit organization called American Tortoise Rescue (ATR), that was established in 1990 leads the World Turtle Day celebration since 2000. The Al Ain Zoo of Abu Dhabi, which has ten types of turtles celebrated ‘World Turtle Day’ and called for global action to conserve turtles.
42. As per the recent statement of Bombay High Court amid the Covid-19 pandemic, which right is a part of the right to life?
[A] Right to healthcare
[B] Right to a decent burial
[C] Right to social security
[D] Right to communicate
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Correct Answer: B [Right to a decent burial]
Notes:
The Bombay High Court recently noted that the right to a decent burial is recognized as a facet of the right to life.
Amidst the Covid-19 pandemic situation, the right to a decent burial cannot be denied to any person, as per the High Court. It dismissed the petitions challenging a circular issued by the Mumbai Corporation that designated 20 cemeteries for disposing of cadavers of persons who died of COVID-19. It also highlighted that there was no scientific study by WHO that Corona virus spreads through cadavers.
43. Samsung India partnered with which major technology company to train offline retailers about digital technologies?
[A] Amazon
[B] Facebook
[C] Google
[D] Apple
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Correct Answer: B [Facebook]
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Samsung India has collaborated with social media major Facebook to train its offline retailers for adapting digital technologies and using platforms like Instagram and WhatsApp.
The two firms have already trained more than 800 offline retailers and more training sessions are going to be carried out in future. This will help the Samsung retail partners leverage technology and make them more accessible to their customers for inquiry about smartphones.
44. What is the theme of the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula 2020?
[A] End gender inequality! End health inequities! End Fistula now!
[B] Save women from Obstetric Fistula
[C] Medical check-up amidst pandemic
[D] Health care amidst pandemic
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Correct Answer: A [End gender inequality! End health inequities! End Fistula now!]
Notes:
The United Nations observes the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula on May 23, since 2013. The day is observed to raise awareness of the issue and mobilize support from across the world.
Obstetric fistula is one of the most serious injuries that can occur during childbirth. This condition makes the affected women easily prone to infections or other health conditions. The women also face social-stigma in the society. The theme of this year is ‘End gender inequality! End health inequities! End Fistula now!’.
45. Jitendra Nath Pande, who recently passed away, was associated with which field?
[A] Politics
[B] Sports
[C] Medicine
[D] Business
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Correct Answer: C [Medicine]
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Veteran Physician and former head of the Department of Medicine at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Dr Jitendra Nath Pande recently passed away at the age of 79.
He and his wife had earlier contracted corona virus and remained in home isolation. He has contributed a lot in the field of pulmonology. He studied in the AIIMS and retired as the HOD of Medicine in the same institute. Even after retirement, he continued to mentor the practicing doctors and surgeons at AIIMS.
46. Which state government has tied up with the Indian Railways for logistics and door-step delivery of Litchi and Mango fruits?
[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Bihar
[C] Himachal Pradesh
[D] Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Bihar]
Notes:
The Horticulture Department of Bihar has partnered with the Postal Department of the Indian Government for online booking and delivery at doorstep facility
The ”Shahi Lichi” of Muzaffarpur, Bihar and “Zardalu Mango” of Bhagalpur, Bihar are famous in the country for their unique fragrance and taste. As the cultivators find it difficult to transport the fruits to the markets for sale, this online booking has been launched. People can place order on the website of the state’s horticulture department.
47. ‘Flying Bullets’, that was seen in news recently, is associated with which armed force of India?
[A] Indian Army
[B] Indian Navy
[C] Indian Air Force
[D] Indian Coast Guard
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Correct Answer: C [Indian Air Force]
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The Indian Air Force is set to operationalize its squadron called the Number-18 – ‘Flying Bullets’ with a fleet of the LCA (Light Combat Aircraft) Tejas.
Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal R K S Bhadauria will launch the squadron at the Sulur base near Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. This is the second Indian Air Force squadron to operate with the modern light fighter aircraft Tejas, which is a fourth-generation supersonic aircraft developed by the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.
48. Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley, who were in news recently, are associated with which field?
[A] Medicine
[B] Space mission
[C] Sports
[D] Business
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Correct Answer: B [Space mission]
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The historic first manned space flight of SpaceX for NASA is scheduled to take off for the International Space Station on May 27.
The mission is called Demo-2 and it will launch the two NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley into orbit. The Crew Dragon spacecraft of SpaceX onboard a Falcon 9 rocket is used in this historic launch. Since 2011, NASA has sent all its astronauts through Russia’s Soyuz capsule.
49. When is the ‘World Vape Day’ proposed to be celebrated across the world?
[A] May 29
[B] May 30
[C] June 1
[D] June 2
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Correct Answer: B [May 30]
Notes:
About 40 million e-cigarette users from across the globe are set to celebrate the World Vape Day on May 30. It is celebrated to spread awareness on vaping and its effectiveness in harm reduction and helping smokers quit.
The representative body of e-cigarette users in India the Association of Vapers India (AVI). It joins hands with consumer advocacy organisations from 34 nations to spread awareness. Last year, the Central Government imposed a ban against vaping.
50. Which E-Commerce platform has partnered with Karnataka Mango Board to sell fresh produce of fruits online?
[A] Amazon
[B] Flipkart
[C] Snapdeal
[D] Shop clues
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Correct Answer: B [Flipkart]
Notes:
Leading E-commerce platform Flipkart has signed a MoU with Karnataka State Mango Development and Marketing Corporation, to enable farmers to sell their fresh fruits online.
Under the agreement, India Post would function as the last-mile delivery partner during this season. Mango Board, Farmer Producer Organisations, sellers, growers, and traders can enrol themselves in the Flipkart platform to supply several varieties of mangoes across the state.