41. Which State/UT has adopted Indian wrestling and is expected to pump in an investment of Rs 170 crore?
[A] Haryana
[B] Himachal Pradesh
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Rajasthan
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Correct Answer: C [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:- In a massive boost for the Indian wrestling, the Uttar Pradesh government has adopted the sport and is expected to pump in an investment of Rs 170 crore in infrastructure and support to the wrestlers till the 2032 Olympics.
- Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brijbhushan Sharan Singh said that they took inspiration from the Odisha government’s support to the sport of hockey and they approached the UP government for a similar assistance to their game.
- The WFI President said this deal with the UP government will allow them to plan exposure trips to foreign countries even for India’s Cadet level wrestlers.
42. Who is the author/editor of the book titled ‘Accelerating India: 7 Years of Modi Government’?
[A] K J Alphons
[B] Kummanam Rajasekharan
[C] A. P. Abdullakutty
[D] A. N. Radhakrishnan
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Correct Answer: A [K J Alphons]
Notes:- Former Union Minister, K J Alphons has released a book titled ‘Accelerating India: 7 Years of Modi Government’.
- He has recently presented his book to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- 28 eminent authors have contributed 25 essays in the book on 25 sectors of Indian governance.
- This is a documentation of achievements of the Government, with a record of the number of reforms undertaken and policies introduced.
43. Which country has signed an agreement with the Maldives, for the $500 million Greater Male Connectivity Project?
[A] India
[B] China
[C] Pakistan
[D] USA
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Correct Answer: A [India]
Notes:- India has signed an agreement with the Maldives, for the $500 million Greater Male Connectivity Project (GMCP).
- It is the largest-ever infrastructure project undertaken in the Maldives.
- India will grant $100 million for the project besides a line of credit worth Rs 400 million.
- The project will provide a major boost to connectivity between the four islands accounting for about half of the Maldivian population.
- The largest connectivity project so far is the Sinamale Bridge built under Chinese assistance in 2018.
44. Which country has cut its diplomatic relations with Morocco?
[A] Algeria
[B] Cuba
[C] Italy
[D] Germany
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Correct Answer: A [Algeria]
Notes:- Algeria’s Foreign Minister Ramtane Lamamra announced that his country has severed diplomatic relations with Morocco due to hostile actions.
- This decision has been taken following months of resurgent tensions between the North African rival.
- The border between Algeria and Morocco has been closed since 1994.
- Algeria backs the Polisario movement, which seeks independence for Western Sahara, which Morocco considers as a part of its own territory.
45. Which year is to be celebrated as the International Year of Millets under the leadership of India?
[A] 2022
[B] 2023
[C] 2024
[D] 2025
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Correct Answer: B [2023]
Notes:- The Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar launched the National Food and Nutrition Campaign for the farmers.
- The Campaign is organized by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).
- The Budget for Agriculture has been increased to ₹1.23 lakh crore, this year.
- 2023 will be celebrated as the International Year of Millets under the leadership of India.
46. Which state has approved a Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy for the year 2021, with a target of 20% EVs by 2025?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Odisha
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: C [Odisha]
Notes:- The Government of Odisha has approved a Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy for the year 2021.
- The overarching objective of the policy is to achieve 20% Electric vehicle share in the total registration, by 2025.
- Under the policy, it has been proposed to extend financial incentives for units manufacturing EVs and its components, and also provide interest subvention in loans, waiving of road tax and registration fees.
47. ‘My Pad My Right’ (MPMR) project, an initiative of NABARD, was launched recently in which state?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Tripura
[C] Gujarat
[D] Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Tripura]
Notes:- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched the ‘My Pad My Right’ (MPMR) project in Tripura.
- The project is an initiative of NABARD and NAB Foundation, to provide better livelihood and menstrual hygiene to women in rural areas through grants-in-aid, wage support and equipment.
- Under the initiative, one sanitary pad making machine, raw materials for two months, wages for 50 days, packaging material with accessories and a five-day training in three phases are provided.
- The project aims to help rural women improve menstrual hygiene.
48. ‘Mera Watan Mera Chaman’, is a programme hosted by which Union Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Rural Development
[B] Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
[C] Ministry of Minority Affairs
[D] Ministry of Women and Child Development
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Correct Answer: C [Ministry of Minority Affairs]
Notes:- Ministry of Minority Affairs has organised ‘Mera Watan Mera Chaman’ Mushaira in New Delhi as part of Amrit Mahotsav of 75th Year of India’s Independence.
- During the programme renowned poets from the country recited their poetry and couplets.
- The Minority Affairs Ministry has planned organise the “Mera Watan, Mera Chaman” Mushairas and Kavi Sammelans across the country till 2023.
- In all those programmes, renowned as well as emerging poets will give patriotic message of “Ek Bharat- Shrestha Bharat”.
49. Sampurnanand, who was seen in the news recently, was the former Chief Minister of which state?
[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Odisha
[D] Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:- President Ram Nath Kovind unveiled the statue of Sampurnanand, former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, at the U.P. Sainik School in Lucknow.
- The concluding ceremony of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations of the Sainik School was held recently.
- Sampuranand was the second Chief Minister of the state of Uttar Pradesh from 1954 to 1960.
- Dr. Sampurnanand, a teacher and scholar of Sanskrit and Hindi, succeeded Govind Ballabh Pant as the Chief Minister.
50. What is the name of the hurricane that has hit the USA, along the Gulf Coast of Louisiana?
[A] Ida
[B] Ila
[C] Zina
[D] Viza
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Correct Answer: A [Ida]
Notes:- Hurricane Ida has hit the USA, along the Gulf Coast of Louisiana.
- Ida made landfall on the 16th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina as a dangerous Category 4 hurricane with winds of 150 mph.
- Ida was a Category 2 storm with winds of 110 mph, and its center was about 25 miles west-southwest of New Orleans. It was moving northwest at about 10 mph.
- Hurricane Ida is one of the strongest storms to ever hit Louisiana.
