41. ’Chang’e-5 probe’ which was in main headlines of news recently, is a lunar mission launched by which country?
[A] China
[B] United States
[C] India
[D] Russia
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Correct Answer: A [China ]
Notes:China National Space Administration (CNSA) has successfully launched the ’Chang’e-5 lunar probe’, to collect samples from the surface of the moon and return to earth. The launch took place from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch site in the southern province of Hainan, China. The mission is named after the ancient Chinese goddess of the moon.
42. Which day is observed as the International Day of Persons with Disabilities?
[A] December 3
[B] December 4
[C] December 5
[D] December 6
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Correct Answer: A [December 3]
Notes:
December 3 is observed as the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The annual observance was proclaimed in 1992 by the United Nations. The theme for 2020 is- “Building back better: towards an inclusive, accessible and sustainable post COVID-19 world by, for and with persons with disabilities.”
43. Which millionaire recently decided to move to Texas to save income tax?
[A] Jeff Bezos
[B] Bill Gates
[C] Mark Zuckerburg
[D] Elon Musk
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Correct Answer: D [Elon Musk]
Notes:
World’s second richest man Elon Musk recently planned to abandon California and shift to Texas to save income tax. Currently, Texas has no state income tax but California’s capital gains tax rate is 13.3% which is the highest tax reign in the country.
44. Which of the following coarse grains has the maximum productivity in 2018-19 ?
[A] Barley
[B] Bajra
[C] Ragi
[D] Jowar
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Correct Answer: A [Barley]
Notes:
In total coarse grains, Barley has the maximum productivity, 1990 kg/hectare.
45. PTX-COVID19-B Covid vaccine has been developed by which organization?
[A] Gilead Sciences
[B] Boehringer Ingelheim
[C] Baxter International
[D] Providence Therapeutics
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Correct Answer: D [Providence Therapeutics]
Notes:- PTX-COVID19-B is a messenger RNA (mRNA)-based COVID-19 vaccine created by Providence Therapeutics—a private Canadian drug company.
- Human trials with sixty volunteers began in January, 2021 in Toronto.
46. Which of the following Genetically Modified vegetable is recently being made available in Indian market?
[A] Radish
[B] Carrot
[C] Brinjal
[D] Potato
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Correct Answer: C [Brinjal]
Notes:
BT cotton is the only commercially available genetically modified (GM) crop in India (The Guardian, 31 July 2014). When BT Brinjal was sought to be introduced in the market a few years ago, it led to a controversy. The Ministry of Environment and Forests (MOEF) imposed a moratorium on BT Brinjal on February 9, 2010.
47. The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Report 2022 predicts that India’s economic growth would decrease to what percentage in 2022 from 8.2% in 2021?
[A] 5.7%
[B] 6.3%
[C] 6.7%
[D] 7.7%
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Correct Answer: A [5.7%]
Notes:
According to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Report 2022, India’s economic growth is expected to decline to 5.7% in 2022 from 8.2% in 2021.
48. Which two media companies recently announced the sale of its three Hindi channels in order to resolve any anti-competitive issues stemming from their proposed merger?
[A] Sony & Zee
[B] Sony & Disney Star
[C] Reliance & Zee
[D] Balaji & Eros
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Correct Answer: A [Sony & Zee]
Notes:
Sony and Zee media groups agreed to sell their three Hindi channels to address possible anti-competition concerns originating from their proposed merger.
The three Hindi channels that will be sold by the Sony and Zee media groups are:
Big Magic
Zee Action
Zee Classic
49. Gatekeeper Model that was recently making news, is for prevention of __?
[A] Corruption
[B] Price Rise
[C] Suicides
[D] Price Fall
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Correct Answer: C [Suicides ]
Notes:
The Gatekeeper Model by NIMHANS aims to prevent suicides among prison inmates by training selected inmates to identify those at risk and refer them for treatment. Additionally, a Buddy System will be implemented, where trained ‘buddies’ provide social support to suicidal prisoners.
50. With respect to India, Panchamrit strategy is related to which of the following?
[A] Climate Change
[B] Medicine
[C] Yoga and Wellness
[D] Defence
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Correct Answer: A [Climate Change]
Notes:
India aims for 500 GW of non-fossil energy capacity and 50% renewable energy in its energy mix by 2030. Currently, renewable sources account for 25% of installed power capacity. The country plans to cut projected carbon emissions by 1 billion tonnes and reduce carbon intensity by 45% by 2030. As of 2020, India has decreased GDP emission intensity by 21% since 2005. The target for net zero carbon emissions is set for 2070.
