Current Affairs Quizs Question – July, 2023

Q 1.Which institution leads the ‘Trans-Asia Railway (TAR) network’?

A. World Bank
B. UN
C. WEF
D. IMF

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Answer:-B. UN

Explanation

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is set to provide 400 million US dollars in loans to Bangladesh for the construction of 102 kilometers long dual gauge railways between Chattogram and Cox’s Bazar to promote trade, investment and tourism. Chattogram-Cox’s Bazar Railway is part of the Trans-Asia Railway (TAR) network, an initiative led by the United Nations, aiming to provide seamless rail links between Asia and Europe to better connect people and markets.

Q 2.Honeybee hives in which country faced the second highest mortality rate ever recorded?

A. India
B. USA
C. Australia
D. Indonesia

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Answer:- B. USA

Explanation

According to a recent survey by the University of Maryland and Auburn University, honeybee hives in the US faced the second highest mortality rate ever recorded, with beekeepers losing almost half of their managed colonies. However, the survey also revealed that the total number of honeybee colonies in the country has remained relatively steady, despite this significant loss.

Q 3. India recently signed an agreement to establish strategic partnership with which country?

A. Egypt
B. Myanmar
C. Afghanistan
D. Sri Lanka

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Answer:- A. Egypt

Explanation

India and Egypt have signed an agreement establishing a strategic partnership between the two nations. The strategic partnership between the two countries will encompass four key components, namely political, defense, and security cooperation, economic engagement, collaborative efforts in the fields of science and academia, as well as cultural exchanges and fostering people-to-people connections.

Q 4. Which ODI spin bowler recently took three consecutive 5-wicket hauls?

A. R Ashwin
B. Wanindu Hasaranga
C. Shakib Al Hasan
D. Kuldeep Yadav

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Answer:- B. Wanindu Hasaranga

Explanation

Wanindu Hasaranga equalled the record for the most consecutive five-wicket hauls in ODIs during the Sri Lanka’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier. Hasaranga joined Pakistan great Waqar Younis as the only bowlers to claim five scalps in three consecutive ODIs when he took 5/79 from 10 overs against Ireland. Hasaranga currently has 61 wickets from 44 ODIs.

Q 5.Which Union Ministry announced ‘5G & Beyond Hackathon 2023’?

A. Ministry of Communication
B. Ministry of Science and Technology
C. Ministry of MSME
D. Ministry of External Affairs

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Answer:- A. Ministry of Communication

Explanation

The Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications recently announced the ‘5G & Beyond Hackathon 2023’. It is aimed at shortlisting India-focused cutting-edge ideas that can be converted into workable 5G & beyond products and solutions. Hundred winners of the hackathon will share a total prize pool of Rs one crore.

Q 6. Which Union Ministry presented the inaugural report on “Critical Minerals for India”?

A. Ministry of Mines
B. Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers
C. Ministry of Home Affairs
D. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

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Answer:- A. Ministry of Mines

Explanation

The Minister of Coal and Mines Pralhad Joshi, has officially presented the inaugural report on “Critical Minerals for India.” The report was prepared by a team of experts appointed by the Ministry of Mines. This list, for the first time in India, has identified the comprehensive list of critical minerals while considering the requirements of sectors like defence, agriculture, energy, pharmaceutical, telecom etc.

Q 7.Which state/UT hosted the ‘Vitasta’ program to spread its art culture and literature?

A. Odisha
B. West Bengal
C. Jammu and Kashmir
D. Jharkhand

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Answer:- C. Jammu and Kashmir

Explanation

The Vitasta program was conducted with the aim of spreading the diverse art, culture, literature, craft, and cuisine of Kashmir to every corner of the country. This series of events, which commenced in Chennai and concluded in Srinagar, witnessed a remarkable level of interest among the youth in understanding and embracing the vibrant Kashmiri culture.

Q 8.Which institution approved the ‘6G Vision Framework’?

A. NASSCOM
B. NITI Aayog
C. ITU
D. IMF

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Answer:-  C. ITU

Explanation

The 6G Vision Framework has been officially approved by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications, representing India, has played a pivotal role in formulating this framework. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had released India’s 6G Vision “Bharat  6G Vision” document on March 23, 2023

Q 9. Which is the 4th country to sign the Just Energy Transition Partnership deal?

A. Ukraine
B. Senegal
C. Chile
D. Sri Lanka

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Answer:- B. Senegal

Explanation

Senegal has become the fourth country after South Africa, Indonesia and Vietnam to sign the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JET-P) deal. “Just Energy Transition Partnership” (JETP) was evolved at the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP 26) in Glasgow. JETPs are a financing cooperation mechanism, to help heavily coal-dependent emerging economies make a just energy transition.

Q 10. As per the Financial Incentive scheme, what per cent of Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) is available to the States for borrowing?

A. 0.25 %
B. 0.5 %
C. 1 %
D. 1.5 %

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Answer:-  B [0.5 %]

Explanation

The Department of Expenditure has given a boost to reforms by the States in power sector by providing financial incentives, under which an additional borrowing space of up to 0.5 percent of the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) is available to the States annually for a four-year period from 2021-22 to 2024-25. A total of 12 states have received Rs. 66,413 crores in incentives for their efforts in implementing power sector reforms.

Q 11. ‘Anna Bhagya’ scheme is to be implemented by which state/UT?
A. Kerala
B. Karnataka
C. West Bengal
D. Assam

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Answer:- B [Karnataka]

Explanation

The Karnataka government intends to implement the ‘Anna Bhagya’ initiative, which seeks to offer 5 kg of rice to each member of a below poverty line (BPL) household. Due to inadequate rice availability, the government has opted to deposit funds into the beneficiaries’ bank accounts instead.

Q 12. Which country’s sportsperson has won his second ‘Lausanne Diamond League’ title?

A. India

B. Karnataka
C. West Bengal
D. Assam

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Answer:- A. India

Explanation

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra clinched the prestigious Diamond League title for the second consecutive time by throwing his spear to 87.66 metres. Neeraj faced competition from Germany’s Julian Weber, who took an early lead following an 86.20m throw on the first attempt.

Q 13.When is the ‘World Asteroid Day’ observed every year?
A. June 15
B. June 30
C. July 15
D. July 30

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Answer:- B. June 30

Explanation

‘World Asteroid Day’ is an annual global event which is observed on June 30. It is the anniversary of the Tunguska event in 1908 when a meteor air burst decimated about 2,000 square km (500,000 acres) of pine forest in central Siberia, Russia. The Tunguska asteroid event was the Earth’s largest asteroid impact in recorded history.

Q 14. Which social media platform has introduced a limit to viewing the posts to fix data scraping?
A. Facebook
B. Twitter
C. Instagram
D. Snapchat

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Answer:-B. Twitter

Explanation

To address extreme levels of data scraping and system manipulation, social media Major Twitter applied the following temporary limits. Verified accounts are limited to reading 6000 posts per day, Unverified accounts to 600 posts per day, New unverified accounts to 300 per day.

Q 15. The Government of India has cautioned which segment of companies to not use “dark patterns” on their platforms?
A. E Commerce
B. Insurance
C. Banking
D. Health Care

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Answer:- A. E Commerce

Explanation

The Government of India has recently urged e-commerce companies to abstain from employing “dark patterns” on their platforms, which have the potential to deceive customers or manipulate their decision-making process. Dark patterns, alternatively referred to as deceptive patterns are the methods employed by websites or applications to manipulate users into performing actions they did not intend to do.

Q 16. Which country recorded the highest global prevalence of childhood diabetes cases and fatalities in 2019?
A. China
B. India
C. USA
D. Indonesia

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Answer:- B. India

Explanation

According to a recent study published in the journal JAMA Network, India witnessed the highest global prevalence of childhood diabetes cases and fatalities in 2019, alongside holding the record for the highest disability-adjusted life-years (DALY) burden. As per the World Health Organization, a single DALY signifies the deprivation of one year of overall well-being and optimal health.

Q 17. Egypt and which country appointed Ambassadors to each others for the first time in a decade?
A. Turkey
B. Greece
C. China
D. India

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Answer:-A. Turkey

Explanation

Egypt and Turkey had appointed Ambassadors to each others’ countries for the first time in a decade. The two nations’ relations broke down in 2013 after Egypt’s then-army chief Abdel Fattah al-Sisi led the ouster of the Muslim Brotherhood’s Mohamed Mursi, an ally of Ankara. Egypt expelled Turkey’s ambassador and accused Ankara of backing organizations bent on undermining the country.

Q 18. What is the name of the platform, which allow farmers to sell their surplus produce across state borders?
A. E NAM State Portal
B. Market Yard of National Importance
C. E Surplus Seva
D. E Market Katha

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Answer:- B. Market Yard of National Importance

Explanation

Market Yard of National Importance (MNI) platform aims to allow farmers from participating states to sell their surplus produce across state borders, creating digital ecosystems that utilize the expertise of different segments in the agriculture value chain. An Expert Committee recently submitted a report on the MNI platform, recommending the implementation framework, legal framework, inter-state license reciprocity, dispute resolution mechanism, and rollout strategy.

Q 19. The decrease in yields of Tomato recently in India is attributed to which of the following?
A. EL Nino
B. Tomato mosaic virus
C. Land mining in western Ghats
D. Loss of soil fertility

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Answer:- B. Tomato mosaic virus

Explanation

Tomato mosaic virus (ToMV) is a plant pathogenic virus. It is found worldwide and affects tomatoes and many other plants. Tomato growers in Maharashtra and Karnataka have attributed the decrease in yields to the tomato mosaic virus (ToMV) . ToMV is a member of the Virgaviridae family and shares a close relationship with the tobacco mosaic virus (TMV).

Q 20. Which term refers to the case when certain birds opt to separate from their current partners and find new mates?
A. Bird Separation
B. Bird Divorce
C. Bird Migration
D. Bird Regression

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Answer:-B.Bird Divorce

Explanation

Bird divorce is a phenomenon where certain birds opt to separate from their current partners and find new mates for future breeding seasons, even if their original partners are still alive. A group of scientists from China and Germany have discovered two significant elements that play a role in divorce across various bird species: male promiscuity and long-distance migrations.

Q 21. Naegleria fowleri, which was seen in the news, affects which part of the body?

A. Lungs
B. Brain
C. Liver
D. Intestine

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Answer:- B.Brain

Explanation

A teenager in Kerala recently died after he contracted a rare brain-eating amoeba called Naegleria fowleri while swimming in a stream near his house. Naegleria fowleri is a rare but extremely dangerous organism that can cause a fatal brain infection called primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM).

Q 22. Who is the head of the RBI’s working group on internationalisation of the rupee.?

A. D Subbarao
B. Sakthikanta Das
C. Urjit Patel
D. Radha Shyam Ratho

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Answer:- D.Radha Shyam Ratho

Explanation

The Reserve Bank recently constituted a working group on to accelerate the pace of internationalisation of the rupee, which is headed by RBI Executive Director Radha Shyam Ratho. The working group has submitted its report and has recommended various measures, including inclusion of the rupee in the Special Drawing Rights (SDR) basket and recalibration of the foreign portfolio investor (FPI) regime etc.

Q 23. Mount Fagradalsfjall is a volcano situated in which country?

A. Indonesia
B. Iceland
C. Japan
D. Philippines

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Answer:- B. Iceland

Explanation

Mount Fagradalsfjall is situated on the Reykjanes Peninsula. It has registered around 2,200 earthquakes recently. The volcano is situated around 40 kilometres from Reykjavík, Iceland. Thousands of earthquakes in the region in recent weeks warned of geological activity.

Q 24. Which body released the report titled ‘Uncovering the Invisible: Successes and Challenges for Wildlife Crime Prosecution in Europe’?

A. LIFE SWiPE project
B. ESA
C. UNEP
D. FAO

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Answer:- A. LIFE SWiPE project

Explanation

The report titled ‘Uncovering the Invisible: Successes and Challenges for Wildlife Crime Prosecution in Europe’ highlights that a significant number of wildlife crimes in Europe go unnoticed or unpunished, with approximately 60% of reported complaints not resulting in indictments. The study conducted by the LIFE SWiPE project, which focuses on successful wildlife crime prosecution in Europe, reveals that suspended imprisonment was the most common form of punishment issued.

Q 25. Which country’s court ruled that a thumbs-up emoji sent via text message can be considered as consent to a contract?

A. India
B. Canada
C. North Korea
D. Australia

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Answer:- B.Canada

Explanation

In a recently held case, a Canadian court has ruled that a thumbs-up emoji sent via text message can be considered as consent to a contract. The case involved a breach of contract dispute between two companies, South West Terminal Ltd. (SWT) and Achter Land & Cattle Ltd., regarding the delivery of flax seeds.

Q 26. Justine Henin, who was seen in the news, was a famous sportsperson playing which sports?

A. Football
B. Tennis
C. Basket Ball
D. Cricket

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Answer:- B. Tennis

Explanation

The International Tennis Federation has awarded Justine Henin its highest honour, the Philippe Chatrier Award. Justine  Henin won seven Grand Slam singles titles, an Olympic gold medal, and was part of Belgium’s team that won the Fed Cup (now called the Billie Jean King Cup) in 2001.

Q 27. Which Union Ministry achieved a Guinness World Record for ‘largest display of Lambani items’?

A. Ministry of MSME
B. Ministry of Culture
C. Ministry of External Affairs
D. Ministry of Commerce and Industry

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Answer:- B. Ministry of Culture

Explanation

During the 3rd Culture Working Group Meeting of G20 held in Hampi, the Ministry of Culture’s Culture Working Group achieved a Guinness World Record for organizing the largest display of Lambani items. In line with their ‘Culture Unites All’ campaign, a special exhibition showcasing Lambani embroidery patches was officially opened at the Yeduru Basavanna complex in Hampi. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Prahlad Joshi, the Minister of Parliamentary Affairs & Coal and Mines.

Q 28. What is Candida auris, which was seen in the news?

A. Fungus
B. Algae
C. Bacteria
D. Bird

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Answer:- A. Fungus

Explanation

Isolated live cultures of Candida auris, a new fungus that poses a significant worldwide health risk and is highly resistant to most antifungal treatments, have been found and documented within the ear canals of stray dogs receiving hospital care in Delhi. Candida auris is a multidrug-resistant oval-shaped fungus that is on the rise and has the potential to cause life-threatening outbreaks, particularly within healthcare facilities.

Q 29. Which Indian company has collaborated with Spain’s Navantia for Indian Navy’s P75 (I) Submarine Program Bid?

A. Larsen and Toubro
B. HAL
C. DRDO
D. BHEL

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Answer:- A. Larsen and Toubro

Explanation

Recently, Navantia from Spain and Larsen & Toubro joined forces by signing a collaborative agreement called the Teaming Agreement (TA), aiming to present a cutting-edge techno-commercial proposal for India’s esteemed P75 (India) submarine program. To fulfill the requirements of Project 75 (I), the Indian bidder must establish a partnership with a Foreign Collaborator (FC) and successfully carry out the program’s implementation, delivering six conventional submarines equipped with Air-Independent Propulsion (AIP).

Q 30. Which month of the year 2023 recorded the hottest week ever on recorded on Earth?

A. January
B. May
C. June
D. July

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Answer:- D. July

Explanation

As per the World Meteorological Organization, the week at beginning of July was the hottest week on record for the planet as a whole, The year 2023 had already seen the hottest June on record as per the WMO, which is primarily driven by climate change and the early stages of an El Niño weather pattern.

Q 31. Which institution released the ‘State of the Climate in Latin America and the Caribbean in 2022’?

A. WMO
B. FAO
C. UNEP
D. NASA

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Answer:- A. WMO

Explanation

The State of the Climate in Latin America and the Caribbean in 2022 report, issued by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), highlights the escalating effects of global warming and resulting climate change in the region. Over the past three decades, the region has experienced significant impacts including rising average temperatures, altered rainfall patterns, and a surge in extreme weather phenomena such as heatwaves, droughts, wildfires, tropical cyclones, floods, landslides, as well as the melting of glaciers and rising sea levels.

Q 32. Which company announced a breakthrough in creating Majorana zero modes?

A. Google
B. Microsoft
C. Apple
D. Samsung

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Answer:- B.Microsoft

Explanation

Majorana zero modes are a theoretical concept that mathematically represents electrons as composed of two distinct parts. Microsoft researchers have announced a breakthrough in creating Majorana zero modes, which will help in advancing quantum computing by enhancing stability and resilience in quantum systems.

Q 33. How many people were lifted out of poverty in India from 2005-06 to 2019-21, as per the Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI)?

A. 215 million
B. 315 million
C. 415 million
D. 515 million

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Answer:- C.415 million

Explanation

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and OPHI released the latest update of the Multidimensional Poverty Index. It revealed that India has witnessed a significant reduction in poverty, with 415 million people lifted out of poverty within a span of 15 years from 2005-2006 to 2019-2021.

Q 34. Which Union Ministry launched the comprehensive guidelines for exhibition of Public Service Awareness (PSA) films?

A. Ministry of Communication
B. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
C. Ministry of Home Affairs
D. Ministry of Science and Technology

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Answer:- B. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting

Explanation

Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has published a preliminary version of extensive guidelines regarding the screening of Public Service Awareness (PSA) films created by the Central Government and intended for display in cinema theaters. The guidelines aim to rationalize the screening of PSA films in cinema theatres.

Q 35. Which month of the year 2023 recorded the hottest week ever on recorded on Earth?

A. January
B. May
C. June
D. July

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Answer:- D. July

Explanation

As per the World Meteorological Organization, the week at beginning of July was the hottest week on record for the planet as a whole, The year 2023 had already seen the hottest June on record as per the WMO, which is primarily driven by climate change and the early stages of an El Niño weather pattern.

Q 36. Which institution has developed a framework named Osteo HRNet?

A. IIT Madras
B. IIT Varanasi
C. IIT Guwahati
D. IIT Kanpur

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Answer:- C. IIT Guwahati

Explanation

A team of scientists at the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, has created a cutting-edge framework called Osteo HRNet, which utilizes Deep Learning (DL) techniques to automatically evaluate the intensity of Knee Osteoarthritis (OA) by analyzing X-ray images. This artificial intelligence (AI) model has the potential to identify the extent of the condition and support healthcare professionals in remote locations, facilitating more precise diagnoses.

Q 37.Which city hosted the Laser National Championship?

A. Pune
B. Chennai
C. Secunderabad
D. Varanasi

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Answer:- C. Secunderabad

Explanation

The 37th Hyderabad Sailing Week -2023 and Laser National Championship concluded on a grand note at Secunderabad Sailing Club. The EME Sailing Association, the Laser Class Association of India (LCAI) and Secunderabad Sailing Club organized the event.

Q 38. Emma Reyes, who is known as “godmother” of Latin American art, belonged to which country?

A. USA
B. Brazil
C. Colombia
D. Equador

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Answer:- C. Colombia

Explanation

Emma Reyes, who is known as “godmother” of Latin American was a realism painter and writer from Bogota, Colombia. Her birth anniversary was observed recently on 9th July. She was orphaned at a young age, and she spent much of her childhood in orphanages. Despite these challenges, she realized her dream of becoming successful painter and sculptor.

Q 39. Which state/UT has approved two ‘Obra D thermal power plants’?

A. West Bengal
B. Odisha
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Bihar

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Answer:- C. Uttar Pradesh

Explanation

With an aim to ensure affordable electricity for the residents of Uttar Pradesh, the government led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has given its approval for two ‘Obra D’ thermal power projects. These power plants, with a capacity of 800MW each, will be constructed in Obra, Sonbhadra at an estimated cost of Rs 18,000 crore.

Q 40. When was the Athletics Federation of India formed in India?

A. 1936
B. 1943
C. 1962
D. 1972

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Answer:- B. 1943

Explanation

The Athletics Federation of India has been adjudged as the best member federation in Asia by the Asian Athletics Association. Olympian Adille Sumariwalla, the AFI president, received the award at the 50th anniversary celebrations of the Asian Athletics Association in Bangkok. It is the national governing body for Athletics sport in India, and is responsible for conducting competitions in the country. It was formed in 1943.

Q 41.Mark Rutte, who has quit politics recently, was the Prime Minister of which country?

A. Canada
B. Mexico
C. The Netherlands
D. France

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Answer:- C. The Netherlands

Explanation

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte announced that he was quitting politics after nearly 13 years in power. He was the longest-serving leader in the history of the Netherlands as he served since 2010. He announced his resignation after failing to reach consensus among coalition partners on his government’s refugee policy.

Q 42. Which state/UT Rural Livelihoods Mission bagged the SKOCH Award under the theme “State of Governance India 2047”?

A. Karnataka
B. Jammu and Kashmir
C. Kerala
D. Goa

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Answer:- B. Jammu and Kashmir

Explanation

The Jammu and Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission (JKRLM) has bagged the SKOCH Award under the theme “State of Governance India 2047” in Gold category. It was recognised for its outstanding efforts in creating marketing avenues for Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in the Union Territory.

Q 43.‘Block 20’, which was seen in the news, is located in which country?

A. Iraq
B. China
C. Japan
D. South Africa

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Answer:- A. Iraq

Explanation

‘Block 20’, previously referred to as Block 8, is a substantial land-based exploration block located in Iraq’s Western Desert, covering an area of 10,500 square kilometers. Centre is looking at resuming operations of state-run ONGC Videsh Ltd’s (OVL) hydrocarbon exploration block in Iraq, which has been under force majeure since 2003.

Q 44. Where was the Regional Conference on ‘Drugs Smuggling and National Security’ held?

A. Mumbai
B. Vishakhapatnam
C. Bangalore
D. New Delhi

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Answer:- D. New Delhi

Explanation

The Regional Conference on ‘Drugs Smuggling and National Security’ was held recently at New Delhi. The meeting was chaired by Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah. During the event, in the presence of the Home Minister, over 1,44,000 kilogram drugs worth Rs.2,416 crore was destroyed in various parts of the country by Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB).

Q 45. What is Julius Robert Oppenheimer associated with?

A. Nuclear Reactor
B. Atomic Bomb
C. Submarine
D. COVID 19

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Answer:-  B. Atomic Bomb

Explanation

Julius Robert Oppenheimer was an American theoretical physicist who served as the director of the Los Alamos Laboratory during World War II. He is widely recognized as the key figure behind the development of the atomic bomb and is often referred to as the “father of the atomic bomb.”  Christopher Nolan’s highly anticipated film, Oppenheimer, is set to be release on July 21.

Q 46. How many people living with HIV globally were unable to obtain HIV treatment?

A. 2.2 million
B. 4.2 million
C. 7.2 million
D. 9.2 million

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Answer:- D. 9.2 million

Explanation

In 2022, approximately 9.2 million individuals who are living with HIV globally were unable to obtain HIV treatment, as stated in the report titled ‘The Path That Ends AIDS’. Furthermore, the report highlighted that even among the 2.1 million people who received treatment, a significant number were not able to achieve viral suppression.

Q 47. Which state has announced toe establish ‘CM Rise’ schools?

A. Gujarat
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Maharashtra
D. Assam

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Answer:- B. Madhya Pradesh

Explanation

To ensure the availability of high-quality education, the Madhya Pradesh government has decided to establish 9,000 ‘CM Rise’ schools. During his visit to Shajapur district, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated a CM Rise School in Gulana village. He also announced that the school would be dedicated to the renowned jurist and social reformer, Babasaheb Ambedkar.

Q 48.Which country has exited UN-brokered deal to export Ukrainian grain via Black Sea?

A. USA
B. Russia
C. UK
D. Germany

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Answer:- B. Russia

Explanation

Russia backed out of a UN-brokered deal to export Ukrainian grain via Black Sea. The deal was brokered by the United Nations and Turkey last July and allowed the safe export of Ukrainian grain blocked by the conflict. The Black Sea Grain Initiative has allowed the export of around 36.2 million tons of food from Ukraine since August last year.

Q 49. Which Indian city is set to host the ‘Festival of Libraries 2023’?

A. Mumbai
B. Chennai
C. New Delhi
D. Mysuru

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Answer:- C. New Delhi

Explanation

The Union Ministry of Culture will organize a two-day event, ‘Festival of Libraries’, at Pragati Maidan next month. Droupadi Murmu, the President of India, is set to officially open the ‘Festival of Libraries 2023’. The festival will include exhibitions, book-author sessions, workshops for children, and panel discussions on the digitization of libraries. The aim is to celebrate knowledge, bridge the gap between history and the future, and foster a love for reading.

Q 50. Which state/UT launched a dedicated portal (upevsubsidy) to facilitate the application process for electric vehicle subsidies?

A. Gujarat
B. Uttarakhand
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. New Delhi

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Answer:- C. Uttar Pradesh

Explanation

The Uttar Pradesh government has introduced a portal called “upevsubsidy.in” to facilitate the application process for electric vehicle subsidies provided by the state. This initiative is part of their electric vehicle policy, which aims to encourage the adoption and purchase of electric vehicles in Uttar Pradesh by offering incentives.