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31. Port city of Qingdao, which was in the news for a massive algae bloom, is located in which city?
[A] China
[B] Japan
[C] South Korea
[D] Malaysia
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Correct Answer: A [China]
Notes:
Chinese port city of Qingdao, which was making news recently, has a massive algae boom is threatening sea life, tourism, and water transport
In response to that, China has deployed thousands of boats and machines to deal with the massive algae bloom. As per the environmentalists, the. Climate change and pollution contributed to the production of the organic matter which contains micro-organisms and can flourish when nutrient-rich sewage flows into seawater.
32. When is the ‘International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem’ observed annually?
[A] July 23
[B] July 26
[C] July 29
[D] July 31
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Correct Answer: B [July 26]
Notes:
The International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem, was adopted by the General Conference of UNESCO in 2015. UNESCO celebrates International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem on July 26 annually.
It aims to raise awareness about mangrove ecosystems and to promote their sustainable management and conservation. According to UNESCO, mangroves are disappearing at a rate that is three to five times faster than overall losses of global forest cover. The main reasons are infrastructure development, urbanisation and agricultural land conversion.
33. Rajiv Gandhi National Park, which has been renamed as Orang National Park, is located in which Indian state?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Karnataka
[C] Assam
[D] Uttarakhand
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Correct Answer: C [Assam]
Notes:- The Assam government has decided to rename Rajiv Gandhi National Park as Orang National Park.
- The Assam cabinet passed a resolution in this regard.
- The National Park covers an area of 79.28 sq km. It was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1985, and a national park in 1999.
- The Assam national park is located on the north bank of the Brahmaputra in Darrang and Sonitpur districts.
- It is known for wild animals like Royal Bengal Tiger, Indian Rhinos, Pygmy Hog, and wild elephants
34. Panjshir Valley, which is in news recently, is located in which country?
[A] India
[B] Pakistan
[C] China
[D] Afghanistan
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Correct Answer: D [Afghanistan]
Notes:The National Resistance Front (NRF) has been demonstrating stiff resistance against the Taliban forces at Panjshir Valley in Afghanistan. The NRF have called for a ceasefire and have proposed that Taliban stop its military operations in Panjshir.
Although the major parts of Afghanistan including the capital city have been taken in Taliban’s control, the Panjshir Valley is yet to be taken control by Talibans.
35. In which state is the pilgrimage site “Parshuram Kund” located?
[A] Haryana
[B] Odisha
[C] Arunachal Pradesh
[D] Assam
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Correct Answer: C [Arunachal Pradesh]
Notes:
Parshuram kund is a Hindu pilgrimage site, which is situated at Mishmi plateau in Arunachal Pradesh.
This place is seen in the news recently since the Union Tourism Minister – Shri. G Kishan Reddy has laid a foundation stone for development of this site, under the central Government’s PRASHAD scheme. The project is to be implemented at a cost of Rs 37.88 crores.
36. Lakhimpur, which was seen often in the news, is located in which Indian state?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Uttarakhand
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Assam
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Correct Answer: C [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
Lakhimpur is a city in the state of Uttar Pradesh. It was seen in the news because in the October 3 Lakhimpur Kheri violence, nine persons lost their lives.
The Uttar Pradesh government has deputed Pradeep Kumar Srivastava, a retired judge of the Allahabad High Court, to probe the Lakhimpur Kheri violence. The judicial commission will have its office in Lakhimpur Kheri and would submit its report within two months.
37. Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Prerana Sthal’ was inaugurated at Naval Science & Technological Laboratory, located in which city?
[A] Kochi
[B] Visakhapatnam
[C] Chennai
[D] Bhubaneshwar
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Correct Answer: B [Visakhapatnam]
Notes:
‘Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Prerana Sthal’ was inaugurated at Naval Science & Technological Laboratory (NSTL), Visakhapatnam.
It was inaugurated on the occasion of 90th birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, and to commemorate ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’. NSTL is the premier naval research laboratory of Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO). NSTL products including Varunastra, Torpedo Advanced Light (TAL) and Maareech decoy are displayed at the venue.
38. Mount Aso, which erupted recently, is located in which country?
[A] Indonesia
[B] Philippines
[C] Japan
[D] Malaysia
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Correct Answer: C [Japan]
Notes:
Mount Aso is the largest active volcano in Japan, and is one of the largest in the world. It is located in the island of Kyushu, and its peak is located 1,592 meters above sea level.
Japan’s Mount Aso volcano recently erupted, spewing a huge column of hot gas and ash over 3,500 metres into the sky. Japan’s meteorological agency raised alert level for the volcano to level 3 on a scale of 5, and asked people not to approach the mountain.
39. Purvanchal Expressway is situated in which state?
[A] Punjab
[B] Haryana
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Himachal Pradesh
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Correct Answer: C [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
The 341-km Purvanchal Expressway in Uttar Pradesh connects Lucknow with Ghazipur and has been constructed at a cost of Rs 22,500 crore. The expressway consists of a 3.2-km airstrip to facilitate emergency landing of fighter air crafts on it.
The highway has been inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently.
40. Marmugao Port, which was seen in the news recently, is located in which state/UT?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Goa
[C] Kerala
[D] West Bengal
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Correct Answer: B [Goa]
Notes:
Union Minister for Ports Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated the River Cruise Services at the Marmugao Port in Goa.
Mormugao Port is a 32- year- old port, located in South Goa. As per the Ministry, any entrepreneur can start a new and similar type of Service from this berthing facility, which is available in the Port.
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