1. “Cervus elaphus hanglu” is the state animal of which among the following states?
[A] Jammu & Kashmir
[B] Himachal Pradesh
[C] Uttarakhand
[D] Arunachal Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [Jammu & Kashmir]
Notes:
Cervus elaphus hanglu, also known as Hangul or Kashmir red deer, is a subspecies of Central Asian red deer. It is native to India and is found in dense riverine forests in the high valleys and mountains of the Kashmir Valley and northern Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh.
The Hangul is a critically endangered animal. It is listed as critically endangered in the IUCN Red Data Book and is under Appendix – I in CITES listings. The Wildlife Department of Jammu and Kashmir Government launched “Project Hangul” in 1970 to save the Hangul.
The Hangul has a brown coat color with speckled hairs. It has a light rump patch, but not including the tail. The buttocks are greyish white on the inner side, and the upper side of the tail is black.
The Hangul population has seen a marginal increase in Kashmir. In 2019, there were 237 Hanguls, in 2021 there were 261, and in 2023 there were 289. However, the basic demographic ratio of male: female and female: fawn are skewed.
2. The term Common Risk Mitigation Mechanism (CRMM), sometimes seen in news, is associated to:
[A] accelerate the global solar power production
[B] prevent new disasters and reduce existing disaster risks
[C] ensure the safe use of cyberspace
[D] reduce tariffs as well as non-tariff barriers and foster international trade
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Correct Answer: A [accelerate the global solar power production]
Notes:One of the stated objectives of Paris Agreement of 2015 was making finance flows consistent towards low greenhouse gas emissions and climate-resistant development. To achieve the same, recently in May, 2017, 16 countries of International Solar Alliance jointly commissioned to define and structure the Common Risk Mitigation Mechanism for solar power generation projects. The instrument aims to:
- set up a secure environment for private investors to invest in solar projects
- lower the cost of finance for renewable energy and the overall price of electricity enlarge the total size of the renewable energy market by making investments in renewables
- diversify and pool risks on mutualised public resources and unlock significant investments
3. The term “Pepper”, which was recently in news, is:
[A] newly-discovered night frog species in western ghats
[B] world’s first emotionally intelligent? robot
[C] a newly discovered dwarf planet of our solar system
[D] world’s first quantum-enabled satellite
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Correct Answer: B [world’s first emotionally intelligent? robot]
Notes:
Pepper is being billed as the first “emotionally intelligent” robot. Miko is India’s first emotionally intelligent” robot.
4. People's Resurgence Justice Alliance, a newly formed political party, which was frequently making news, is associated to which of the following personalities?
[A] Sasikala Natarajan
[B] Irom Sharmila
[C] Okram Ibobi Singh
[D] Nabam Tuki
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Correct Answer: B [Irom Sharmila]
Notes:
Irom Sharmila, also known as 'Iron Lady' announced the name of her political party as People's Resurgence Justice Alliance. Irom Sharmila is contesting in Manipur Elections-2017 from two constituencies- Thoubal and Khurai. While Khurai is her home constituency, Thoubal is constituency of Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh.
5. Who was the mascot of the 2018 Asian Games?
[A] Bhin Bhin
[B] Kaka
[C] Atung
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above ]
Notes:
All of the above i.e. Bhin Bhin, Kaka and Atung were the mascots of the 2018 Asian Games which were held at Jakarta and Palembang in Indonesi
6. Which country had won the 2018 UCI Europe Tour circuit?
[A] France
[B] Italy
[C] Belgium
[D] Norway
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Correct Answer: C [Belgium ]
Notes:
Belgium had won the 2018 UCI Europe Tour circuit.
7. Which team bagged the Fair Play Award in 2018 FIFA World Cup?
[A] France
[B] Croatia
[C] Spain
[D] Italy
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Correct Answer: C [Spain ]
Notes:
Spain National Football team was given the Fair Play Award in the 2018 FIFA World Cup. The Team is controlled by the Royal Spanish Football Federation the governing body for Football in Spain.
8. Who won the Gold Medal in Pole Vaulting in men’s category in 2016 Rio Olympics?
[A] Sam Kendricks
[B] Renaud Lavillenie
[C] Thiago Braz da Silva
[D] Raphael Holzdeppe
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Correct Answer: C [Thiago Braz da Silva ]
Notes:
Thiago Braz da Silva is a Brazilian athlete who specialises in pole vaulting. He is the current reigning Olympic Gold Medalist and holds the Olympic record of 6.03m.
9. Who had won the 2018 UCI Asia Tour circuit?
[A] Alexey Lutsenko
[B] Benjamin Prades
[C] Mark Cavendish
[D] Andrey Mizurov
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Correct Answer: A [Alexey Lutsenko ]
Notes:
Alexey Lutsenko had won the 2018 UCI Asia Tour circuit. He is from Kazakhstan and plays for Astana team.
10. Neeraj Chopra won a gold medal at 2016 IAAF World U20 Championships. Which sport does he represent?
[A] Shot put
[B] Javelin Throw
[C] Long jump
[D] High jump
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Correct Answer: B [Javelin Throw ]
Notes:
Neeraj Chopra won the Javelin Throw gold at 2016 IAAF World U20 Championships. He set a world junior record with a throw of 86.48m.
