Current Affairs Quizs Question – October, 2023

Q1.Which institution approved capital- management reforms that will unlock $100 billion in funds over the next 10 years?

A. World Bank
B. AIIB
C. ADB
D. IMF

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Answer:-C. ADB

Explanation

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved capital- management reforms that will unlock $100 billion in funds over the next 10 years to support Asia and the Pacific. The reforms also create a Countercyclical Lending Buffer to support ADB developing member countries (DMCs) facing unexpected crises.

Q 2.Who has been nominated as the Ambassador for ‘War Against Waste’ in Jammu & Kashmir?

A. Sachin Tendulkar
B. Vidya Balan
C. Viswanathan Anand
D. Captain Bana Singh

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Answer:-D. Captain Bana Singh

Explanation

Directorate of Rural Sanitation, Jammu and Kashmir, has announced the nomination of country’s highest gallantry awardee, the Param Vir Chakra recipient, Captain Bana Singh as Ambassador for ‘War Against Waste’ in Jammu & Kashmir. Theme of the Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS 2023) campaign is ‘Garbage Free India’ with focus on visual cleanliness and welfare of SafaiMitras.

Q 3.Online gaming companies will charge 28% GST on full value of bets, with effect from which date?

A. October 1, 2024
B. January 1, 2024
C. April 1, 2024
D. October 1, 2023

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Answer:-D. October 1, 2023

Explanation

From October 1, online gaming companies will charge 28% GST on full value of bets, while offshore platforms would also be required to have GST registration to operate in India. The notification was released by the Union Finance Ministry though many states are yet to pass amendments in their respective state GST Laws.

Q 4. Mohamed Muizzu was elected as the President of which country?

A. Mauritius
B. Maldives
C. South Africa
D. Israel

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Answer:-B. Maldives

Explanation

Front runner and Opposition candidate Mohamed Muizzu was recently elected President of the Maldives. The opposition candidate beats the incumbent President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, who is considered pro-India.

Q 5. Abhay Singh, who was seen in the news, plays which sports?

A. Cricket
B. Squash
C. Hockey
D. Chess

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Answer:-B. Squash

Explanation

The Indian men’s squash team created history as they defeated Pakistan to clinch gold at the ongoing 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou. Abhay Singh defeated Noor Zaman to win 11-7, 9-11, 8-11, 11-9, 12-10 in the third and final contest. India won a men’s team squash gold in the 2014 edition of the games, while the Pakistan last claimed gold in 2010 in Guanzhou.

Q 6. Rutuja Bhosale, who was seen in the news, plays which sports?

A. Squash
B Chess
C. Badminton
D. Tennis

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Answer:-D. Tennis

Explanation

The mixed doubles pair of Rohan Bopanna and Rutuja Bhosale beat Chinese Taipei pair En-shuo Liang and Tsung-hao Huang in the finals to clinch gold at the Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou. Earlier, another Indian duo Ramanathan Ramkumar and Saket Myneni bag silver in the men’s doubles.

Q 7. Who is the first Indian Table Tennis singles player to reach quarterfinals of the Asian Games?

A. Sharath Kamal
B. Manika Batra
C. G Sathiyan
D. Diya Chitale

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Answer:-B. Manika Batra

Explanation

Indian table tennis star Manika Batra has become the first-ever Indian singles player to reach the quarterfinals of the Asian Games in table tennis. Veteran Table Tennis players Sharath Kamal and G Sathiyan crashed out in the pre-quarter finals.

Q 8.‘Yashaswini’ is a group of women bikers of which institution?

A. Indian Navy
B. CRPF
C. CISF
D. India Army

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Answer:-B. CRPF

Explanation

Chief Minister Shri Conrad K Sangma flagged off the cross-country bike expedition by Yashaswini, a group of CRPF women bikers from Shillong. The CRPF, in collaboration with the Ministry of Women and Child Development is organising this bike rally to celebrate women power in the country.

Q 9.Rajghat is the memorial of which Indian leader?

A. Jawaharlal Nehru
B. Mahatma Gandhi
C. B R Ambedkar
D. Lal Bahadur Shastri

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Answer:-B. Mahatma Gandhi

Explanation

On the occasion of 154th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi on October 2, several leaders paid tribute to the father of nation at the Rajghat. A Prayer meet was organised at Hriday Kunj, Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad, on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti.

Q 10. What is the GST collection in India in the month of September?

A. Rs 1.627 lakh crore
B. Rs 1.527 lakh crore
C. Rs 1.427 lakh crore
D. Rs 1.727 lakh crore

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Answer:-A. Rs 1.627 lakh crore

Explanation

India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections improved 2.3% over August revenues to touch ₹1,62,712 crore. However, the growth in gross GST revenues slowed to a 27-month low of 10.2% in September, from around 10.8% in the previous two months. This is the fourth time that the gross GST kitty has crossed the ₹1.60 lakh crore mark in 2023-24, the Finance Ministry said.

Q 11. Which country hosted the ‘UN Convention against Transnational Organised Crime Ministerial Conference’?

A. China
B. India
C. Italy
D. USA

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Answer:-C. Italy

Explanation

Recently, a two-day UN Convention against Transnational Organised Crime Ministerial Conference was held at Palermo in Italy. It is organised by the Government of Italy and United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimes (UNDOC) Secretariat. Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai attended the conference to mark the 20th anniversary of United Nations Convention against Transnational Organised Crimes (UNTOC).

Q 12. ‘Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency’ is a Public Sector Enterprise under which Union Ministry?

A. Ministry of Power
B. Ministry of New & Renewable Energy
C. Ministry of Science and Technology
D. Ministry of Commerce and Industry

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Answer:-B. Ministry of New & Renewable Energy

Explanation

Recently, Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA), India’s largest specialized green finance Non-Banking Finance Company, has received an upgrade from the ‘Schedule B’ category to the prestigious ‘Schedule A’ category among Central Public Sector Enterprises. This elevation in status was formally enacted through an Office Memorandum issued by the Department of Public Enterprises, Ministry of Finance. The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy has officially confirmed this upgrade.

Q 13. Sko valley, which was seen in the news, is located in which state/UT?

A. Sikkim
B. Arunachal Pradesh
C. Uttarakhand
D. Ladakh

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Answer:-D. Ladakh

Explanation

The Ministry of Home Affairs has opened two more border tourist destinations ‘Marsemik La and Sko valley’ for tourists visiting Ladakh. The previously restricted areas were close to the strategic Chang Chenmo sector north of Pangong lake in Ladakh. Tourists are allowed to trek through this high-altitude valley.

Q 14. Which global company has entered liquefied natural gas market, by acquiring MidOcean Energy?

A. Aramco
B. Alphabet
C. Apple
D. Tesla

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Answer:-A. Aramco

Explanation

Saudi Arabia- based top refineries company Aramco announced its first global investment in liquefied natural gas, part of a broader bid by the energy giant to expand beyond oil. The company would acquire a minority stake worth USD 500 million in MidOcean Energy, which is managed by the U.S. investment firm EIG.

Q 15. Which institution organises ‘Project Udbhav’?

A. NITI Aayog
B. Indian Army
C. RBI
D. SEBI

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Answer:-B. Indian Army

Explanation

The Indian Army, in partnership with the United Service Institution of India (USI), recently orgnised a hybrid panel discussion as part of Project Udbhav. Project Udbhav, initiated by the Indian Army, is a program designed to reexamine the deep-rooted Indian traditions of statecraft and strategic thinking, drawing insights from ancient Indian texts on statecraft, warfare, diplomacy, and grand strategy.

Q 16. Which institution is associated with the ‘IGMS 2.0 Public Grievance portal’?

A. IIT Madras
B. IIT Kanpur
C. IIIT Hyderabad
D. NIC

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Answer:-B. IIT Kanpur

Explanation

Recently, the Intelligent Grievance Monitoring System (IGMS) 2.0 Public Grievance portal and Automated Analysis in Tree Dashboard portal were launched. IIT Kanpur has developed the IGMS 2.0 Dashboard, following a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with DARPG. This MoU was aimed at enhancing the DARPG Information Systems (CPGRAMS) by integrating Artificial Intelligence features.

Q 17. Sycamore Gap Tree is a famous tree situated in which country?

A. USA
B Japan
C. Australia
D. UK

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Answer:-D. UK

Explanation

The Sycamore Gap Tree is a famous sycamore tree situated in a dip between two hills in Northumberland, England. It was among the UK’s most-photographed trees. This 300-year-old tree has been cut down by a teenager in an attempt of vandalism. Hadrian’s Wall, which is almost 2,000 years old and stands next to the sycamore, sustained some damage.

Q 18. Which Union Ministry has mandated Aadhaar authentication of jail visitors?

A. Ministry of Defence
B. Ministry of External Affairs
C. Ministry of Home Affairs
D. Ministry of Finance

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Answer:-C. Ministry of Home Affairs

Explanation

Recently, the Ministry of Home Affairs issued a notification permitting prison authorities nationwide to voluntarily conduct Aadhaar authentication for all visitors of inmates to verify their backgrounds. The ministry issued a notification to verify the antecedents of the visitors of prison inmates.

Q 19. As per a recent study, which species produces food grains as much as 140 million tonnes of food annually?

A. Earthworms
B. Bullocks
C. Fish
D. Ants

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Answer:-A. Earthworms

Explanation

A recent study has highlighted that earthworms play an equivalent role in global food production to that of Russia, contributing to around 140 million tonnes of food annually. If earthworms were considered a country, their food production would make them the fourth-largest global producer, trailing only behind Russia, which produced 150 million tonnes in 2022 and expects to produce 120 million tonnes this year.

Q 20. Warehousing Development Regulatory Authority (WDRA) has entered into a MoU with which bank for Loans Against e-NWRs?

A. Canara Bank
B. Bank of India
C. Punjab National Bank
D. Axis Bank

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Answer:-B. Bank of India

Explanation

The Warehousing Development Regulatory Authority (WDRA) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Bank of India to support farmers and traders by providing low-interest rate loans against electronic negotiable warehouse receipts (e-NWRs). The objective of this partnership is to raise awareness and facilitate funding against e-NWRs.

Q 21. ‘Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award’ was recently conferred to which actor?

A. Waheeda Rehman
B. Madhubala
C. Sridevi
D. Shabana Azmi

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Answer:-A. Waheeda Rehman

Explanation

Veteran Bollywood actress Waheeda Rehman has been conferred with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, which is given for “outstanding contribution to the growth and development of Indian cinema”, for the year 2021. It was conferred by the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting’s Directorate of Film Festivals. The award is presented at the National Film Awards ceremony. The 2021 awards were presented this year as they were delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Q 22.Cipla launched drone-based deliveries of its critical medicines for hospitals in which state?

A. Assam
B. Arunachal Pradesh
C. Himachal Pradesh
D. Manipur

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Answer:-C. Himachal Pradesh

Explanation

Drugmaker Cipla has launched drone-based deliveries of its critical medicines for hospitals in Himachal Pradesh, in partnership with Skye Air Mobility. The medicines included cardiac, respiratory, and other essential chronic therapies. The use of drones will support on-time delivery of the company’s medicines to chemists and clinics in remote areas, while minimising risks including temperature-linked issues affecting cold chain products.

Q 23. ‘Shi Yan 6’, which entered the Indian Ocean, is the research vessel of which country?

A. Russia
B. China
C. North Korea
D. Singapore

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Answer:-B. China

Explanation

Chinese vessel Shi Yan 6 entered the Indian Ocean via Malacca Straits on September 23 and was seen in Singapore on September 14 after leaving homeport Guangzhou on September 10. According to Sri Lanka, it has not given permission to the Chinese vessel Shi Yan 6 as Indian security concerns were important to the island nation. The country said if the vessel complied with the standard operating procedures of Sri Lanka, then there would be no problems.

Q 24. Which state has signed Rs 2000 crore deal with ropeway construction company Poma Group in London?

A. Gujarat
B. Uttarakhand
C. Assam
D. Karnataka

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Answer:-B. Uttarakhand

Explanation

Recently, the Uttarakhand government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in London with the ropeway construction company Poma Group. The state secured investments valued at Rs 2,000 crore as part of its upcoming Global Investors Summit scheduled for December. Poma Group is associated with the state in projects including their current involvement in providing technical support for the Dehradun-Mussoorie ropeway and Yamunotri ropeway projects.

Q 25. Neha Thakur, who secured a silver medal for India at Asian Games, plays which sports?

A. Shooting
B. Squash
C. Sailing
D. Boxing

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Answer:-C. Sailing

Explanation

Seventeen-year-old Indian sailor Neha Thakur secured a silver medal in the ILCA-4 dinghy event for girls in Asian Games. The girl’s dinghy ILCA-4 category consists of 11 races and Neha finished with 32 total points. Her net score of 27 helped her earn the second spot behind gold medallist Noppassorn Khunboonjan of Thailand.

Q 26. Sudipti Hajela, Divyakriti Singh, Hriday Cheda and Anush Agarwalla, are associated with which sports?

A. Wrestling
B. Squash
C. Chess
D. Equestrian

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Answer:-D. Equestrian

Explanation

The four riders and their horses Sudipti Hajela (Chinski), Divyakriti Singh (Adrenalin Firfod), Hriday Cheda (Chemxpro Emerald) and Anush Agarwalla (Etro) recently clinched India’s first-ever gold medal for India in Equestrian Dressage. Equestrian first made its appearance at the Asian Games in 1982 and the host India dominated the competition with three gold medals. After 41 days, Indian team clinched a medal recently.

Q 27. The RoDTEP support scheme, initially set to expire on September 30, 2023, has been extended till which date?

A. December 31, 2023
B. March 31, 2023
C. June 30, 2024
D. September 30, 2024

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Answer:-C. June 30, 2024

Explanation

The RoDTEP support scheme, initially set to expire on September 30, 2023, will now be extended until June 30, 2024, maintaining the current rates for existing export products. This extension aims to empower the exporting sector in negotiating more favourable export agreements amid the current global conditions.

Q 28. Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying inaugurated the renovated Marine Museum at which city?

A. Kochi
B. Panjim
C. Visakhapatnam
D. Mumbai

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Answer:-C. Visakhapatnam

Explanation

Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Parshottam Rupala inaugurated the newly renovated Marine Museum at Fishery Survey of India, Visakhapatnam. It displays more than 250 preserved specimens. All the specimens in the museum were displayed with modern technology such as QR coding, in which complete information could be obtained with just one click by science students, researches and general public.

Q 29. As per a recent report, which city emerged as the most central node in tortoise / hard-shell turtle trafficking?

A. Ahmedabad
B. Mumbai
C. Vishakhapatnam
D. Chennai

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Answer:-D. Chennai

Explanation

A new report reveals that tortoises or hard-shell turtles from India are traded across a more extensive global network compared to soft-shell turtles. The former are primarily sought after as pets, while the latter is primarily traded for meat, within India. The illegally traded tortoise / hard-shell turtles were often found to be transported by air. Chennai emerged as the most central node in tortoise / hard-shell turtle trafficking, ranking as the top exporting and intermediary district.

Q 30.Which state is the host of ‘Pitra Paksha Mela’ event?

A . Bihar
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Gujarat
D. Assam

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Answer:-A . Bihar

Explanation

In Bihar, the world-famous Pitra Paksha Mela began in Gaya, Bihar. The main function was organized at Vishnupad Temple. Lakhs of people from across the country and abroad reach here to offer prayers for departed souls on the banks of Falgu River.

Q 31. Sarabjot Singh, Arjun Singh Cheema, and Shiva Narwal, who were seen in the news, play which sports?

A. Boxing
B. Wrestling
C. Shooting
D. Badminton

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Answer:-C. Shooting

Explanation

At the Asian Games in Hangzhou, the Indian men’s 10m air pistol team secured a gold medal. The team, comprising Sarabjot Singh, Arjun Singh Cheema, and Shiva Narwal, managed to edge out the Chinese team in a close contest, clinching the top spot on the podium.

Q 32. Which state achieved 100% ODF Plus Coverage of all its 95,767 villages, in Swachh Bharat Mission Grameen?

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

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Answer:-D. Uttar Pradesh

Explanation

Uttar Pradesh has attained a significant milestone by achieving 100% ODF Plus coverage in the Swachh Bharat Mission Grameen, with 95,767 villages declaring themselves ODF+ with solid and liquid waste management systems. Over 80,000 villages achieved ODF Plus status in the past nine months, coinciding with the nationwide ‘Swachhata Hi Seva’ campaign, where 88 lakh people participating in the state.

Q 33. Which state is encouraging the use of ‘Pipe Composting’ as a part of Swachhata Hi Seva campaign?

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

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Answer:-B. Assam

Explanation

Assam is encouraging pipe composting as an efficient method to transform biodegradable waste into fertilizer within two months, particularly emphasizing its adoption in rural areas. This initiative is part of the ongoing Swachhata Hi Seva campaign, aimed at promoting sustainable waste management at the household level.

Q 34. A 40-member taskforce with various Indian companies and startups was formed to challenge which company on billing?

A. Google
B. Paytm
C. Amazon
D. Apple

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Answer:-A. Google

Explanation

A 40-member taskforce comprising various Indian companies and startups has been formed to confront Google, particularly in regards to the Google Play Billing System (GPBS). This is the first time such a taskforce has been constituted with the charter of deciding the course of action to be taken against Google Play.

Q 35. Which Indian state recently launched several Inland Water Vessels including Tug boats and Rescue Vessel?

A. West Bengal
B. Assam
C. Bihar
D. Uttarakhand

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Answer:-B. Assam

Explanation

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated an expansion of the state’s Inland Water Transport fleet. As many as 10 Steel Catamaran Vessels, 3 Tug Boats, and a Search and Search and Rescue (SAR) boat were flagged off at the event. The aim is to utilize Assam’s extensive river systems to their fullest potential.

Q 36. Which institution recently revealed ‘Antimatter’s Response to Gravity’?

A. Harvard University
B. Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS)
C. European Center for Nuclear Research (CERN)
D. Max Planck Society

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Answer:-C. European Center for Nuclear Research (CERN)

Explanation

Researchers at the European Center for Nuclear Research (CERN) conducted an experiment with antimatter, demonstrating that it responds to gravity by falling, consistent with the behavior of ordinary matter, aligning with Albert Einstein’s theory of general relativity. Despite the expected equal production of matter and antimatter during the Big Bang, very little antimatter exists, and the two are incompatible, leading to annihilation upon contact.

Q 37. Who is called the ‘Father of Green Revolution’ in India?

A. Verghese Kurien
B. M S Swaminathan
C. Dhyan Chand
D. Vikram Sarabhai

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Answer:-B. M S Swaminathan

Explanation

M.S. Swaminathan, legendary agricultural scientist passed away. He was a recipient of Padma Shri in 1967, the Ramon Magsaysay Award for community leadership in 1971, the Padma Bhushan in 1972 and the Padma Vibushan in 1989. He played a crucial role in ‘Green Revolution,’ a programme that paved the way for jump in production of wheat and rice through adaptation of chemical-biological technology.

Q 38. Bhartiya Bhasha Utsav, a 75 day-long event to celebrate Indian languages was started in which city?

A. Chennai
B. Varanasi
C. Kochi
D. Lucknow

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Answer:-D. Lucknow

Explanation

Bhartiya Bhasha Utsav, a 75 day-long event to celebrate the Indian languages started in Lucknow. Padma Shri awardees and representatives of different Indian languages are taking part in the program. The festival will continue from September 28 to 11 December which is birthday of Famous Tamil poet Subrahmanyam Bharti and celebrated as Indian Languages Day.

Q 39. Which Asian country launched its first domestically made submarine for testing?

A. Taiwan
B. Thailand
C. Malaysia
D. Bangladesh

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Answer:-A. Taiwan

Explanation

Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen launched the island’s first domestically made submarine for testing at a port in Kaohsiung. The submarine, if successful in its tests, will be a major breakthrough for Taiwan in shipbuilding and design.

Q 40. Which country hosted the ‘UN Convention against Transnational Organised Crime Ministerial Conference’?

A. China
B. India
C. Italy
D. USA

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Answer:-C. Italy

Explanation

Recently, a two-day UN Convention against Transnational Organised Crime Ministerial Conference was held at Palermo in Italy. It is organised by the Government of Italy and United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimes (UNDOC) Secretariat. Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai attended the conference to mark the 20th anniversary of United Nations Convention against Transnational Organised Crimes (UNTOC).

Q 41. Kongthong, which bagged ‘Best Tourism Village (Bronze)Award 2023’, is located in which state?

A. Assam
B. Arunachal Pradesh
C. Meghalaya
D. Manipur

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Answer:-C. Meghalaya

Explanation

Kongthong, a village situated in the East Khasi Hills of Meghalaya, recently bagged the award at the National Tourism Awards 2023. These awards were conferred by the Union Tourism Ministry. Meghalaya implements the Homestay Scheme, providing a subsidy of up to 7 lakh rupees per homestay. About 300 homestays were sanctioned in the last year.

Q 42. As per recent data, states rejected what percent of land claims submitted by tribals under the Forest Rights Act?

A. 10 %
B. 20 %
C. 30 %
D. 40 %

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Answer:-D. 40 %

Explanation

States have rejected nearly 40% of land claims submitted by tribal communities under the Forest Rights Act. Among these, Uttarakhand, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, and West Bengal have the highest rejection rates, with Uttarakhand denying 97% of tribal claims. The latest statistics, were released by the Ministry of tribal affairs, there were 45,54,603 claims submitted totally.

Q 43. Frank Rubio, who was seen in the news, is associated with which profession?

A. Sports person
B. Astronaut
C. Business person
D. Scientist

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Answer:-B. Astronaut

Explanation

NASA astronaut Frank Rubio has recently created a new US record for the longest spaceflight. He returned to Earth with two Russian cosmonauts, after being stuck in space for just over a year. The trio landed in a remote area of Kazakhstan, descending in a Soyuz capsule as a replacement after their original ride was hit by space junk and lost all its coolant while docked to the International Space Station.

Q 44.Which institution released the ‘Women, power, and cancer’ report?

A. WHO
B. CDC
C. Lancet Commission
D. John Hopkins University

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Answer:-C. Lancet Commission

Explanation

A new Lancet Commission report highlights that women’s experiences with cancer prevention, care, and treatment are negatively influenced by societal gender imbalances, resulting in greater suffering from the disease despite similar cancer burdens as men. The report, titled “Women, power, and cancer,” emphasizes that gender inequality not only affects women as patients but also impacts their interactions with the cancer healthcare system.

Q 45 .Which institution released the report titled ‘Methane emissions in livestock and rice systems’?

A. NABARD
B. FAO
C. UNEP
D. UNFCCC

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Answer:-B. FAO

Explanation

The “Methane emissions in livestock and rice systems: Sources, quantification, mitigation and metrics” report was released recently by FAO. It revealed that approximately 32% of methane emissions caused by human activities stem from microbial processes taking place during the enteric fermentation of ruminant livestock and the management of manure systems worldwide.

Q 46 .Which Indian state is experiencing a surge in Scrub Typhus?

A. Himachal Pradesh
B. Uttarakhand
C. Gujarat
D. Goa

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Answer:-A. Himachal Pradesh

Explanation

Due to record-breaking rainfall in Himachal Pradesh, the state is witnessing a surge in ‘chiggers’, a vector for Orientia tsutsugamushi, the pathogen responsible for causing scrub typhus. The state has recorded over 1,000 cases of the disease in 2023, twice the number recorded last year. Fifteen people have died due to scrub typhus in the state so far.

Q 47 .Which institution is responsible for developing international mobile telecommunication standards?

A. IMF
B. ITU
C. UNESCO
D. MIT

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Answer:-B. ITU

Explanation

The United Nations body ITU’s Study Group, during its meeting in Geneva, has endorsed India’s 6G Vision, during a recent meeting. International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is responsible for developing international mobile telecommunication standards. IMT 2030, also known as 6G, is being developed by Working Party 5D of ITU-R Study Group 5.

Q 48 .Which country has officially embedded its nuclear weapons status in its constitution?

A. Israel
B. UAE
C. North Korea
D. Russia

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Answer:-C. North Korea

Explanation

North Korea has adopted a constitutional amendment to solidify its nuclear force policy. During a recent State People’s Assembly meeting held over two days, Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un announced that North Korea’s policy of building its nuclear forces has become a permanent and inviolable law of the state, which no one is permitted to challenge.

Q 49 .‘Swavlamban 2.0’ is the indigenisation roadmap of which institution?

A. IRDAI
B. RBI
C. NITI Aayog
D. Indian Navy

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Answer:-D. Indian Navy

Explanation

The Indian Navy will release its updated indigenisation roadmap, named ‘Swavlamban 2.0’, next week. It will provide an update on what has been achieved so far and the way ahead, as per the Vice Admiral Sanjay Singh, the Vice Chief of Naval Staff.

Q 50 .What is the rank of India in the ‘Global Innovation Index 2023’?

A. 60
B. 40
C. 50
D. 30

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Answer:-B. 40

Explanation

Global Innovation Index 2023 was released recently by the World Intellectual Property Organization. India retains 40th rank in this index out of 132 economies. India has been on a rising trajectory, over the past several years in the Global Innovation Index (GII), from a rank of 81 in 2015 to 40 in 2023