31. What is ‘MACS 4028’, which has recently developed by the Agharkar Research Institute (ARI) in Pune?
[A] A new variety of Rice
[B] A new variety of Wheat
[C] A new variety of Brinjal
[D] A new variety of Cotton
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Correct Answer: B [A new variety of Wheat]
Notes:
The scientists of Agharkar Research Institute (ARI) in Pune, recently developed ‘MACS 4028’ which is a biofortified variety of wheat with high-protein content (zinc 40.3 ppm, and iron content of 40.3ppm and 46.1ppm).
32. What is the turnover of the Pharmaceutical industry in the domestic market?
[A] US $ 30.5 billion
[B] US $ 20.03 billion
[C] US $ 10.34 billion
[D] US $ 40.5 billion
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Correct Answer: B [US $ 20.03 billion]
Notes:
The domestic pharmaceuticals market is $20.03 bn in 2019. India is the largest provider of generic drugs globally. Indian pharmaceutical sector supplies over 50 per cent of global demand for various vaccines, 40 per cent of generic demand in the US and 25 per cent of all medicine in the UK.
33. What is the export value of Indian pharmaceutical exports?
[A] $29.3
[B] $21.3
[C] $19.3
[D] $ 9.3
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Correct Answer: C [$19.3]
Notes:
The domestic pharmaceutical market turnover is $20.03 bn in 2019. In 2018-19, India’s pharmaceuticals exports were worth $19.3 bn with a growth of 10.72% year on year.
34. What is the total value of the Real Estate market in India?
[A] $1.72 billion
[B] $ 2.34 billion
[C] $ 3.23 billion
[D] $ 4.32 billion
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Correct Answer: A [$1.72 billion]
Notes:
The real estate market value is currently Rs 12,000 crore (US$ 1.72 billion) in 2019. By 2040, real estate market will grow to Rs 65,000 crore (US$ 9.30 billion). It contribute 13% to Indian GDP.
35. Which of the following is a process designed to help countries implement and enhance their Nationally Determined Contributions by 2020?
[A] Talanoa Dialogue
[B] Insu Resilience Global Partnership
[C] Orphan” issues
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Talanoa Dialogue]
Notes:
Talanoa Dialogue is a process which was designed to help countries in implementing and enhancing their Nationally Determined Contributions by 2020. It involves the sharing of ideas, skills,and experience through storytelling.
36. Institutes of Eminence was setup by which organization?
[A] AICTE
[B] CABE
[C] NCERT
[D] UGC
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Correct Answer: D [UGC]
Notes:
In 2017, University Grants Commission started a recognition scheme for higher education institution which are of significant value in India. This scheme is called as Institute of Eminence. Both public and private institutions are considered for this scheme
37. In which year, the Vijaya Bank (VB) was founded ?
[A] 1930
[B] 1931
[C] 1932
[D] 1933
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Correct Answer: B [1931]
Notes:
The Vijaya Bank (VB) was a public sector bank which was founded in the year 1931 with its office at Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was merged with Bank Of Baroda in 2017.
38. Which Regional Rural Bank had lowest CD Ratio in 2018 in Bihar?
[A] Madhya Bihar Kshetriya Gramin Bank
[B] Uttar Bihar Kshetriya Gramin Bank
[C] Bihar Kshetriya Gramin Bank
[D] Dakshin Bihar Kshetriya Gramin Bank
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Correct Answer: A [Madhya Bihar Kshetriya Gramin Bank]
Notes:
Madhya Bihar Kshetriya Gramin Bank had lowest CD Ratio in 2018 in Bihar. The CD Ratio was 46.8%.
39. In which year, Bihar Transformative Development Project Jeevika-11 was initiated in Bihar?
[A] 2011
[B] 2016
[C] 2013
[D] 2020
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Correct Answer: B [2016]
Notes:
Bihar Transformative Development Project Jeevika-11 was initiated in 2016 in the month of August. The main aim of the project is to enhance household-level incomes and improve access to and use of nutrition and sanitation services among targeted households. The project focuses on marginalized communities like the SCs, STs, Minorities, Extremely Backward Castes (EBC), and Other Backward Castes (OBC).
40. What is the specific motto for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics?
[A] All for One
[B] United by Emotion
[C] World United by Peace
[D] Stand Together
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Correct Answer: B [United by Emotion]
Notes:- The specific motto for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics is “United by Emotion.”
