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1.Which organisation approved USD 255.5 million loan for Multidisciplinary
Education and Research in India?
Correct Answer: C [World Bank]
Notes:
World Bank recently approved USD 255.5 million loan for the Multidisciplinary Education and Research Improvement in Technical Education Project.
Its aim is to improve technical education in India. This funding will support approximately 275 selected government-run technical institutions over the course of the next five years.
World Bank recently approved USD 255.5 million loan for the Multidisciplinary Education and Research Improvement in Technical Education Project.
Its aim is to improve technical education in India. This funding will support approximately 275 selected government-run technical institutions over the course of the next five years.
2.Which country announced the ‘In-country’ renewable H-1B visas for India?
Correct Answer: B [USA]
Notes:
The US is set to introduce in-country renewable H-1B visas. During his speech to the Indian diaspora in Washington DC, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made an announcement regarding ‘In-country’ renewable H-1B visas.
It removes the need for individuals to travel abroad to renew their work visas.
The US is set to introduce in-country renewable H-1B visas. During his speech to the Indian diaspora in Washington DC, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made an announcement regarding ‘In-country’ renewable H-1B visas.
It removes the need for individuals to travel abroad to renew their work visas.
3.Which institution released a report titled ‘Compliance Status of Coal-Based
Power Plants’?
Correct Answer: C [Centre for Science and Environment]
Notes:
A report titled “Compliance Status of Coal-Based Power Plants” was released recently by the Delhi-based non-profit Centre for Science and Environment (CSE).
The report reveals that as of April 2023, a mere 5 percent of the India’s coal-based thermal power generation capacities had implemented the Flue Gas Desulfurization (FGD) mechanism.
A report titled “Compliance Status of Coal-Based Power Plants” was released recently by the Delhi-based non-profit Centre for Science and Environment (CSE).
The report reveals that as of April 2023, a mere 5 percent of the India’s coal-based thermal power generation capacities had implemented the Flue Gas Desulfurization (FGD) mechanism.
4.Which High Court ruled that ‘Caste will have no role to play in appointment
of temple priests’?
Correct Answer: B [June 26]
Notes:
The United Nations General Assembly in 1987, decided to observe June 26 as International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.
This year’s theme is ‘People first: Stop stigma and discrimination; strengthen prevention’. Every year, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) issues the World Drug Report.
The United Nations General Assembly in 1987, decided to observe June 26 as International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.
This year’s theme is ‘People first: Stop stigma and discrimination; strengthen prevention’. Every year, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) issues the World Drug Report.
5.When is the ‘International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking’
observed?
Correct Answer: C [Table Tennis]
Notes:
Sutirtha Mukherjee and Ayhika Mukherjee claimed its maiden women’s doubles title in the WTT Contender Tunis.
The pair thus became the first Indian table tennis players to clinch a WTT Contender title this year. The Indian duo defeated the Japanese pair of Miyuu Kihara and Miwa Harimoto 3-1.
Sutirtha Mukherjee and Ayhika Mukherjee claimed its maiden women’s doubles title in the WTT Contender Tunis.
The pair thus became the first Indian table tennis players to clinch a WTT Contender title this year. The Indian duo defeated the Japanese pair of Miyuu Kihara and Miwa Harimoto 3-1.
6.Which Indian golfer won ‘Czech Ladies Open title’?
Correct Answer: B [CDRI]
Notes:
The Cabinet has granted approval for the ratification of the Headquarters Agreement (HQA) between India and the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI).
The ratification of the Headquarters Agreement between the Government of India (GoI) and the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) will enable the granting of exemptions, immunities, and privileges as outlined in Section 3 of the United Nations (Privileges & Immunities) Act, 1947.
The Cabinet has granted approval for the ratification of the Headquarters Agreement (HQA) between India and the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI).
The ratification of the Headquarters Agreement between the Government of India (GoI) and the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) will enable the granting of exemptions, immunities, and privileges as outlined in Section 3 of the United Nations (Privileges & Immunities) Act, 1947.
7.Which Union Ministry launched the ‘Swachh Survekshan 2023 – Mera Shehar,
Meri Pehchan’ survey?
Correct Answer: D [3.9 %]
Notes:
The Gross Non-Performing Assets (GNPA) of the scheduled commercial banks, which declined to a 10-year low of 3.9 per cent in March 2023.
It is expected to fall further to 3.6 per cent by March 2024, as per the Reserve Bank of India. However, the report stated that nearly 10 per cent of retail borrowers are missing monthly payments.
The Gross Non-Performing Assets (GNPA) of the scheduled commercial banks, which declined to a 10-year low of 3.9 per cent in March 2023.
It is expected to fall further to 3.6 per cent by March 2024, as per the Reserve Bank of India. However, the report stated that nearly 10 per cent of retail borrowers are missing monthly payments.
8.An important variety of pineapple called Queen Pineapple is grown in which
state?
Correct Answer: A [Differential time-based tariff]
Notes:
The government has indicated its intention to introduce differential time-based electricity tariffs, involving lower prices during an eight-hour period in the daytime and higher rates during peak power consumption hours.
The Ministry of Power recently announced amendments to the Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020, which include the incorporation of provisions for time-of-day (ToD) tariffs.
The government has indicated its intention to introduce differential time-based electricity tariffs, involving lower prices during an eight-hour period in the daytime and higher rates during peak power consumption hours.
The Ministry of Power recently announced amendments to the Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020, which include the incorporation of provisions for time-of-day (ToD) tariffs.
9.Which Union Ministry announced ‘5G & Beyond Hackathon 2023’?
Correct Answer: C [Indian Air Force]
Notes:
The Indian Air Force is making preparations for a large-scale multinational exercise called Tarang Shakti, which will involve the air forces of 12 nations, with six nations joining with their aircraft and the remaining six as observers.
This exercise is set to be the largest air exercise held in India. It aims to strengthen military cooperation among participating air forces and enhance interoperability and synergy in joint operations.
The Indian Air Force is making preparations for a large-scale multinational exercise called Tarang Shakti, which will involve the air forces of 12 nations, with six nations joining with their aircraft and the remaining six as observers.
This exercise is set to be the largest air exercise held in India. It aims to strengthen military cooperation among participating air forces and enhance interoperability and synergy in joint operations.
10.Which country has been removed from UNGA Security Council Children and
Armed Conflict Report?
Correct Answer: A [Indian Ocean Dipole]
Notes:
The Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) is defined by the difference in sea surface temperature between two areas – a western pole in the Arabian Sea and an eastern pole in the eastern Indian Ocean south of Indonesia.
The Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) is defined by the difference in sea surface temperature between two areas – a western pole in the Arabian Sea and an eastern pole in the eastern Indian Ocean south of Indonesia.
The IOD affects the climate of Australia and other countries that surround the Indian Ocean Basin, and is a significant contributor to rainfall variability in this region.
11.Which is the first country to allow prescription of MDMA and magic mushrooms for PTSD?
Correct Answer: B [Australia]
Notes:
Australia has made history by becoming the first country to permit doctors to prescribe MDMA and magic mushrooms for the treatment of psychiatric disorders like depression and PTSD.
The decision, approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), follows a thorough three-year process that involved consultations with experts and remains a subject of controversy.
Australia has made history by becoming the first country to permit doctors to prescribe MDMA and magic mushrooms for the treatment of psychiatric disorders like depression and PTSD.
The decision, approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), follows a thorough three-year process that involved consultations with experts and remains a subject of controversy.
12.‘Global Biodiversity Framework Fund’ is associated with which institution?
Correct Answer: C [Global Environment Facility]
Notes:
The governing board of the 64th Global Environment Facility (GEF) has given the green light for the creation of the Global Biodiversity Framework Fund.
The fund will help with the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, which was reached in December 2022 during the Convention on Biological Diversity COP15 summit in Montreal.
The governing board of the 64th Global Environment Facility (GEF) has given the green light for the creation of the Global Biodiversity Framework Fund.
The fund will help with the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, which was reached in December 2022 during the Convention on Biological Diversity COP15 summit in Montreal.
13.What is the recent rank of Indian Football Team in FIFA World Rankings in
2023?
Correct Answer: B [100]
Notes:
India’s men’s national football team moved up from the 101st to the 100th rank in FIFA World Rankings.
The team surpassed Lebanon and New Zealand to achieve the feat. This advancement now keeps India as the 18th-ranked team in Asia and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC). In the month of June, India gained 4.24 ranking points in seven matches.
India’s men’s national football team moved up from the 101st to the 100th rank in FIFA World Rankings.
The team surpassed Lebanon and New Zealand to achieve the feat. This advancement now keeps India as the 18th-ranked team in Asia and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC). In the month of June, India gained 4.24 ranking points in seven matches.
14.Which neighbouring country of India has got the Parliament nod for domestic
debt restructuring plan?
Correct Answer: B [Sri Lanka]
Notes:
Sri Lanka has obtained Parliament nod for domestic debt restructuring plan, to recover from the worst economic crisis.
Domestic debt restructuring (DDR) is a key condition in the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme, through which a bailout package of USD 3 billion was approved for Sri Lanka in March.
Sri Lanka has obtained Parliament nod for domestic debt restructuring plan, to recover from the worst economic crisis.
Domestic debt restructuring (DDR) is a key condition in the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme, through which a bailout package of USD 3 billion was approved for Sri Lanka in March.
15.The report titled “Burden of disease attributable to unsafe drinking water,
sanitation and hygiene: 2019 update” is released by which organization?
Correct Answer: A [WHO]
Notes:
The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently released a report titled “Burden of disease attributable to unsafe drinking water, sanitation and hygiene: 2019 update”
According to this report, the lack of access to safe drinking water, sanitation, and proper hygiene (WASH) has led to the unfortunate loss of 395,000 lives among children under the age of five.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently released a report titled “Burden of disease attributable to unsafe drinking water, sanitation and hygiene: 2019 update”
According to this report, the lack of access to safe drinking water, sanitation, and proper hygiene (WASH) has led to the unfortunate loss of 395,000 lives among children under the age of five.
16.The world’s first ‘Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy’ has been diagnosed in
which country?
Correct Answer: B [Australia]
Notes:
Australian scientists have diagnosed chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in a professional female athlete, marking the world’s first such diagnosis.
CTE is a progressive condition that has the potential to lead to mental illness and dementia. However, its diagnosis can only be confirmed after the individual’s death.
Australian scientists have diagnosed chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in a professional female athlete, marking the world’s first such diagnosis.
CTE is a progressive condition that has the potential to lead to mental illness and dementia. However, its diagnosis can only be confirmed after the individual’s death.
17.GIFT NIFTY is the first cross-border initiative in connecting the capital
markets of India and which country?
Correct Answer: A [Singapore]
Notes:
GIFT NIFTY is the first cross-border initiative in connecting India and Singapore’s capital markets.
The Singapore Exchange (SGX) NIFTY commenced trading from GIFT City in Gujarat, successfully completing more than 30,000 trades in a single session.
GIFT NIFTY is the first cross-border initiative in connecting India and Singapore’s capital markets.
The Singapore Exchange (SGX) NIFTY commenced trading from GIFT City in Gujarat, successfully completing more than 30,000 trades in a single session.
18.What is the budget outlay of the new scheme launched by the Women and Child
Development Ministry to support rape survivors and pregnant minor girls ?
Correct Answer: B [Rs 74.10 crore]
Notes:
The scheme, titled “critical care and support for accessing justice to rape/gang rape survivors and minor girls who get pregnant,” has received approval from the Women and Child Development Ministry.
With a budget of Rs 74.10 crore, the scheme will be implemented nationwide within a week. It aims to offer shelter, food, and legal assistance to pregnant minor victims of sexual assault who lack family support.
The scheme, titled “critical care and support for accessing justice to rape/gang rape survivors and minor girls who get pregnant,” has received approval from the Women and Child Development Ministry.
With a budget of Rs 74.10 crore, the scheme will be implemented nationwide within a week. It aims to offer shelter, food, and legal assistance to pregnant minor victims of sexual assault who lack family support.
19.Which institution released the ‘World Investment Report 2023’?
Correct Answer: A [UNCTAD]
Notes:
According to the World Investment Report 2023 by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), the total amount of foreign direct investment (FDI) in developing Asian countries stayed at USD 662 billion in 2022.
This shows no significant change compared to the previous year. This figure, although representing approximately half of the worldwide inflows, remained constant.
According to the World Investment Report 2023 by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), the total amount of foreign direct investment (FDI) in developing Asian countries stayed at USD 662 billion in 2022.
This shows no significant change compared to the previous year. This figure, although representing approximately half of the worldwide inflows, remained constant.
20.As per a recent report, how many children and adoloscents lose their lives
due to infectious diseases annually?
Correct Answer: A [Three Million]
Notes:
As per a recent study published in The Lancet journal, it is revealed that approximately three million children and adolescents lose their lives due to infectious diseases annually.
This figure is equivalent to one death occurring every 10 seconds due to infectious diseases. India, Nigeria and Pakistan share the highest disease burden.
As per a recent study published in The Lancet journal, it is revealed that approximately three million children and adolescents lose their lives due to infectious diseases annually.
This figure is equivalent to one death occurring every 10 seconds due to infectious diseases. India, Nigeria and Pakistan share the highest disease burden.
21.Which country’s sportsperson has won his second ‘Lausanne Diamond
League’ title?
Correct Answer: A [India]
Notes:
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.
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.
22.When is the ‘World Asteroid Day’ observed every year?
Correct Answer: B [June 30]
Notes:
‘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.
‘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.
23.Which country’s kabaddi team won the Asian Championships title?
Correct Answer: D [India]
Notes:
The Indian men’s kabaddi team beat Iran 42-32 in the final to defend its Asian Championships title. It was India’s eighth title in the continental championships.
Captain Pawan Sehrawat helped India with two touch points and gave a 10-4 lead. India were leading 23-11 at half time. India had beaten arch-rivals Pakistan in the final in the last edition held in Iran in 2017.
The Indian men’s kabaddi team beat Iran 42-32 in the final to defend its Asian Championships title. It was India’s eighth title in the continental championships.
Captain Pawan Sehrawat helped India with two touch points and gave a 10-4 lead. India were leading 23-11 at half time. India had beaten arch-rivals Pakistan in the final in the last edition held in Iran in 2017.
24.Which Indian Institution is working on the development of a secure
signaling system for the Indian Railways, by using block chain technology?
Correct Answer: C [IIT Kharagpur]
Notes:
The Indian Institute of Technology – Kharagpur, is working on the development of a secure signaling system for the Indian Railways, utilizing blockchain technology.
This tamper-proof system will incorporate advanced safety features and serve as a complement to the existing Data Logger, commonly known as the ‘Black Box,’ used in rolling stock.
The Indian Institute of Technology – Kharagpur, is working on the development of a secure signaling system for the Indian Railways, utilizing blockchain technology.
This tamper-proof system will incorporate advanced safety features and serve as a complement to the existing Data Logger, commonly known as the ‘Black Box,’ used in rolling stock.
25.Which freedom fighter launched the Rampa Rebellion against the British in
1922?
Correct Answer: B [Alluri Sitarama Raju]
Notes:
The 125th birth anniversary of Alluri Sitarama Raju was observed recently. Born on 4 July 1897 near Bhimavaram in Andhra Pradesh, he was an Indian revolutionary who led an armed campaign against the British colonial rule in India.
In August 1922, he launched what is now known as the Rampa Rebellion against the British.
The 125th birth anniversary of Alluri Sitarama Raju was observed recently. Born on 4 July 1897 near Bhimavaram in Andhra Pradesh, he was an Indian revolutionary who led an armed campaign against the British colonial rule in India.
In August 1922, he launched what is now known as the Rampa Rebellion against the British.
26.Researchers from which country have developed a new tool called the Data
Carbon Ladder?
Correct Answer: C [UK]
Notes:
Researchers in the United Kingdom have developed a novel tool called the Data Carbon Ladder, which enables companies to assess the carbon emissions generated by their digital data, particularly for those seeking to offset their carbon footprint.
This tool assists businesses in quantifying the amount of carbon dioxide produced by their digital data.
Researchers in the United Kingdom have developed a novel tool called the Data Carbon Ladder, which enables companies to assess the carbon emissions generated by their digital data, particularly for those seeking to offset their carbon footprint.
This tool assists businesses in quantifying the amount of carbon dioxide produced by their digital data.
27.Which country proposed to release treated radioactive water from
decommissioned Fukushima nuclear reactor into the ocean?
Correct Answer: C [Japan]
Notes:
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has given its approval to Japan’s proposal of releasing treated radioactive water from the decommissioned Fukushima nuclear reactor into the ocean.
The water at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, contaminated from fuel rod contact, has been distilled and is currently stored in tanks holding approximately 1.3 million tonnes of radioactive water.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has given its approval to Japan’s proposal of releasing treated radioactive water from the decommissioned Fukushima nuclear reactor into the ocean.
The water at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, contaminated from fuel rod contact, has been distilled and is currently stored in tanks holding approximately 1.3 million tonnes of radioactive water.
28.Which country has recently amended its anti-espionage law?
Correct Answer: D [China]
Notes:
The Peoples Republic of China has recently updated its anti-espionage law, which redefines espionage. Activities like cyber-attacks against government or sensitive information systems are redefined as acts of espionage. The law became effective from 1st July 2023.
The National Counter intelligence and Security Centre (NCSC) of the US government has raised apprehensions regarding China’s recently modified law.
The Peoples Republic of China has recently updated its anti-espionage law, which redefines espionage. Activities like cyber-attacks against government or sensitive information systems are redefined as acts of espionage. The law became effective from 1st July 2023.
The National Counter intelligence and Security Centre (NCSC) of the US government has raised apprehensions regarding China’s recently modified law.
29.Which country has stationed its military troops in the ‘Second Thomas
Shoal’ underwater reef?
Correct Answer: C [Philippines]
Notes:
‘Second Thomas Shoal’ is an atoll in the Spratly Islands of the South China Sea. The Philippines asserts its sovereignty by stationing a small number of troops.
The Philippines recently accused China of harassing its vessels near this reef. The shoal is located inside the Philippine EEZ.
‘Second Thomas Shoal’ is an atoll in the Spratly Islands of the South China Sea. The Philippines asserts its sovereignty by stationing a small number of troops.
The Philippines recently accused China of harassing its vessels near this reef. The shoal is located inside the Philippine EEZ.
30.Which institution released a consultation paper on Consolidated Cyber
Security and Cyber Resilience Framework (CSCRF)?
Correct Answer: B [SEBI]
Notes:
SEBI has recently released a consultation paper on ‘Consolidated Cyber Security and Cyber Resilience Framework (CSCRF) for Sebi Regulated Entities’.
This proposed framework requires all regulated entities to establish an updated cyber crisis management plan.
SEBI has recently released a consultation paper on ‘Consolidated Cyber Security and Cyber Resilience Framework (CSCRF) for Sebi Regulated Entities’.
This proposed framework requires all regulated entities to establish an updated cyber crisis management plan.
31.GIFT NIFTY is the first cross-border initiative in connecting the capital
markets of India and which country?
Correct Answer: A [Singapore]
Notes:
GIFT NIFTY is the first cross-border initiative in connecting India and Singapore’s capital markets.
The Singapore Exchange (SGX) NIFTY commenced trading from GIFT City in Gujarat, successfully completing more than 30,000 trades in a single session.
GIFT NIFTY is the first cross-border initiative in connecting India and Singapore’s capital markets.
The Singapore Exchange (SGX) NIFTY commenced trading from GIFT City in Gujarat, successfully completing more than 30,000 trades in a single session.
32.What is the budget outlay of the new scheme launched by the Women and Child
Development Ministry to support rape survivors and pregnant minor girls ?
Correct Answer: B [Rs 74.10 crore]
Notes:
The scheme, titled “critical care and support for accessing justice to rape/gang rape survivors and minor girls who get pregnant,” has received approval from the Women and Child Development Ministry.
With a budget of Rs 74.10 crore, the scheme will be implemented nationwide within a week. It aims to offer shelter, food, and legal assistance to pregnant minor victims of sexual assault who lack family support.
The scheme, titled “critical care and support for accessing justice to rape/gang rape survivors and minor girls who get pregnant,” has received approval from the Women and Child Development Ministry.
With a budget of Rs 74.10 crore, the scheme will be implemented nationwide within a week. It aims to offer shelter, food, and legal assistance to pregnant minor victims of sexual assault who lack family support.
33.Egypt and which country appointed Ambassadors to each others for the first
time in a decade?
Correct Answer: A [Turkey]
Notes:
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.
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.
34.Which Union Ministry launched the ‘Scheme for Expansion and Modernization
of Fire Services in the States’?
Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Home Affairs]
Notes:
The Ministry of Home Affairs has initiated the “Scheme for Expansion and Modernization of Fire Services in the States” with a total budget of Rs. 5,000 Crore.
A sum of Rs. 500 crore from the overall budget has been allocated to incentivize States based on their implementation of legal and infrastructure-related reforms.
The Ministry of Home Affairs has initiated the “Scheme for Expansion and Modernization of Fire Services in the States” with a total budget of Rs. 5,000 Crore.
A sum of Rs. 500 crore from the overall budget has been allocated to incentivize States based on their implementation of legal and infrastructure-related reforms.
35.The decrease in yields of Tomato recently in India is attributed to which
of the following?
Correct Answer: B [Tomato mosaic virus]
Notes:
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).
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).
36.Which city is the host of the ‘Meeting of Space Economy Leaders under
India’s G20 presidency’?
Correct Answer: A [Bengaluru]
Notes:
Under India’s presidency of the Group of Twenty (G20), the 4th edition of the Space Economy Leaders Meeting (SELM) is scheduled to be held in Bengaluru.
The theme for this event, ‘Towards a New Space ERA (Economy, Responsibility, Alliance)”, is chosen in line with India’s G20 Summit’s theme of “One Earth, One Space and One Future”.
Under India’s presidency of the Group of Twenty (G20), the 4th edition of the Space Economy Leaders Meeting (SELM) is scheduled to be held in Bengaluru.
The theme for this event, ‘Towards a New Space ERA (Economy, Responsibility, Alliance)”, is chosen in line with India’s G20 Summit’s theme of “One Earth, One Space and One Future”.
37.Lallianzuala Chhangte and Manisha Kalyan, who were in the news recently,
play which sports?
Correct Answer: B [Football]
Notes:
India and Mumbai City FC footballer Lallianzuala Chhangte was named as the All-India Football Federation (AIFF) Men’s Footballer of the Year for 2022-23.
Manisha Kalyan was named as the AIFF Women’s Footballer of the Year for 2022-23. She recently became the first Indian to play in UEFA Women’s Champions League.
India and Mumbai City FC footballer Lallianzuala Chhangte was named as the All-India Football Federation (AIFF) Men’s Footballer of the Year for 2022-23.
Manisha Kalyan was named as the AIFF Women’s Footballer of the Year for 2022-23. She recently became the first Indian to play in UEFA Women’s Champions League.
38.Which state/UT has launched a basic income scheme for women named
‘Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai’?
Correct Answer: B [Tamil Nadu]
Notes:
Tamil Nadu has issued Guidelines for ‘Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai’ scheme. As per the guidelines, women with an annual family income of less than ₹2.5 lakh; family land holding not exceeding 5 acres (wetland) and 10 acres (dryland); and annual household electricity consumption below 3,600 units would be eligible to avail themselves of a monthly aid of Rs 1,000 in Tamil Nadu.
Tamil Nadu has issued Guidelines for ‘Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai’ scheme. As per the guidelines, women with an annual family income of less than ₹2.5 lakh; family land holding not exceeding 5 acres (wetland) and 10 acres (dryland); and annual household electricity consumption below 3,600 units would be eligible to avail themselves of a monthly aid of Rs 1,000 in Tamil Nadu.
39.Which institution has been working on ‘Internationalisation of rupee’?
Correct Answer: B [RBI]
Notes:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI’s) inter-departmental group is currently working on a roadmap towards the internationalization of the rupee.
This comes in light of the economic sanctions imposed by the US on Russia.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI’s) inter-departmental group is currently working on a roadmap towards the internationalization of the rupee.
This comes in light of the economic sanctions imposed by the US on Russia.
40.Which is the first state in the United States to explicitly prohibit
caste-based discrimination?
Correct Answer: B [California]
Notes:
The Assembly Judiciary Committee of California recently held a hearing regarding Senate Bill 403 (SB403), a proposed legislation aiming to forbid caste discrimination.
If this bill is approved, California would be the first state in the United States to explicitly prohibit caste-based discrimination, extending protections to caste as a recognized category within the state’s Unruh Civil Rights Act, fair housing laws, and employment laws.
The Assembly Judiciary Committee of California recently held a hearing regarding Senate Bill 403 (SB403), a proposed legislation aiming to forbid caste discrimination.
If this bill is approved, California would be the first state in the United States to explicitly prohibit caste-based discrimination, extending protections to caste as a recognized category within the state’s Unruh Civil Rights Act, fair housing laws, and employment laws.
41.P. indicus, which was seen in the news, belongs to which species?
Correct Answer: C [Shrimp]
Notes:
Aquaculture scientists in India have successfully decoded the genome of an indigenous white shrimp variety called P. indicus.
This development is expected to enhance self-sufficiency and increase export earnings. The country currently relies on imported Pacific white shrimp, but this breakthrough aims to reduce dependence on a single species and promote the use of indigenous species for the benefit of the shrimp industry and farmers.
Aquaculture scientists in India have successfully decoded the genome of an indigenous white shrimp variety called P. indicus.
This development is expected to enhance self-sufficiency and increase export earnings. The country currently relies on imported Pacific white shrimp, but this breakthrough aims to reduce dependence on a single species and promote the use of indigenous species for the benefit of the shrimp industry and farmers.
42.‘Schedule M’ which was seen in the news, is associated with which field?
Correct Answer: B [Pharmaceutical]
Notes:
Union Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers Mansukh Mandaviya has directed regulatory authorities to conduct risk-based inspections and audits of manufacturing plants. He also added that Schedule M shall be made compulsory for the MSME pharma sector in a phased manner.
Schedule M part of Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940 deals with ‘Good Manufacturing Practices’ for pharmaceuticals that should be followed by pharmaceutical manufacturing units in India.
Union Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers Mansukh Mandaviya has directed regulatory authorities to conduct risk-based inspections and audits of manufacturing plants. He also added that Schedule M shall be made compulsory for the MSME pharma sector in a phased manner.
Schedule M part of Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940 deals with ‘Good Manufacturing Practices’ for pharmaceuticals that should be followed by pharmaceutical manufacturing units in India.
43.Which country has delivered SCALP long range missiles to Ukraine?
Correct Answer: C [France]
Notes:
France has already made a delivery of a number of SCALP long-range cruise missiles to Ukraine, a military source said, after President Emmanuel Macron announced the supplies.
SCALP is an air-launched British-French missile known to UK forces as the “Storm Shadow” and the longest-range Western weapon in Ukraine.
France has already made a delivery of a number of SCALP long-range cruise missiles to Ukraine, a military source said, after President Emmanuel Macron announced the supplies.
SCALP is an air-launched British-French missile known to UK forces as the “Storm Shadow” and the longest-range Western weapon in Ukraine.
44.Ash Gardner, who was seen in the news, is a cricketer from which country?
Correct Answer: A [Australia]
Notes:
Australia’s all-rounder Ash Gardner has once again been crowned the ICC Women’s Player of the Month award for June 2023.
This is the third monthly award of her career so far after the ones she won in December in 2022 and February this year. The Australian team recently won the Ashes Test match.
Australia’s all-rounder Ash Gardner has once again been crowned the ICC Women’s Player of the Month award for June 2023.
This is the third monthly award of her career so far after the ones she won in December in 2022 and February this year. The Australian team recently won the Ashes Test match.
45.Ministry of Defence has signed a MoU with which institution to promote use
of millets among armed forces?
Correct Answer: C [FSSAI]
Notes:
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) in the presence of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh and Union Health Minister, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya.
It aims for promoting the use of millets and healthy eating practices among the armed forces and ensure availability of safe and nutritious food.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) in the presence of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh and Union Health Minister, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya.
It aims for promoting the use of millets and healthy eating practices among the armed forces and ensure availability of safe and nutritious food.
46.What is the Retail inflation, based on Consumer Price Index (CPI), in June
2023?
Correct Answer: A [4.81 %]
Notes:
Retail inflation, based on Consumer Price Index (CPI), stood at 4.81 percent in June this year.
According to the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation data, the Consumer Food Price Index (CFPI) for the last month rises to 4.49 percent as compared to 2.91 percent in May, mainly due to a rise in vegetable prices.
Retail inflation, based on Consumer Price Index (CPI), stood at 4.81 percent in June this year.
According to the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation data, the Consumer Food Price Index (CFPI) for the last month rises to 4.49 percent as compared to 2.91 percent in May, mainly due to a rise in vegetable prices.
47.Which country organized the ‘Op Southern Readiness 2023’ exercise?
Correct Answer: C [Seychelles]
Notes:
INS Sunayna recently took part in Op Southern Readiness 2023 organized by the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) in Seychelles.
The purpose of the visit was to strengthen relationships between multiple nations and promote cooperation through the CMF exercise. The Seychelles is an archipelago of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean, off East Africa.
INS Sunayna recently took part in Op Southern Readiness 2023 organized by the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) in Seychelles.
The purpose of the visit was to strengthen relationships between multiple nations and promote cooperation through the CMF exercise. The Seychelles is an archipelago of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean, off East Africa.
48.Which Union Ministry launched the ‘Action Taken Report (ATR) Module of
AuditOnline’?
Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Panchayati Raj]
Notes:
ATR Module of AuditOnline was launched virtually by Union Minister of State for Panchayati Raj Kapil Moreshwar Patil.
The objective of this module is to offer a well-organized method for conducting audits, guaranteeing transparency regarding the steps taken to address audit findings.
ATR Module of AuditOnline was launched virtually by Union Minister of State for Panchayati Raj Kapil Moreshwar Patil.
The objective of this module is to offer a well-organized method for conducting audits, guaranteeing transparency regarding the steps taken to address audit findings.
49.Michele Bullock has been appointed as the first female head of which
country’s central bank?
Correct Answer: B [Australia]
Notes:
Michele Bullock has been appointed as the first female head of the Reserve Bank of Australia for a duration of seven years.
The current Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Governor Philip Lowe will leave office on September 17. For the first time in its 62-year history, the Reserve Bank of Australia has appointed a woman as governor.
Michele Bullock has been appointed as the first female head of the Reserve Bank of Australia for a duration of seven years.
The current Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Governor Philip Lowe will leave office on September 17. For the first time in its 62-year history, the Reserve Bank of Australia has appointed a woman as governor.
50.‘Block 20’, which was seen in the news, is located in which country?
Correct Answer: A [Iraq]
Notes:
‘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.
‘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.
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