41. The ‘Vote from Home’ Initiative has been introduced for the first time in the Assembly Elections of which state?
[A] Kerala
[B] Karnataka
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Odisha
Answer: B [Karnataka]
Notes:
‘Vote from Home’ Initiative was introduced for the first time in the Karnataka Assembly Elections by the Election Commission of India.
This procedure was chosen by around 8,900 persons who are above 80 years old or people with disabilities in Bengaluru.
42. IMBIE, which was seen in the news, is associated with assessment of which entity?
[A] Melting of Earth’s ice sheets
[B] Sun’s Temperature
[C] Moon’s Temperature
[D] Melting of Mars’s ice sheets
Answer: A [Melting of Earth’s ice sheets]
Notes:
The Ice Sheet Mass Balance Intercomparison Exercise (IMBIE) issues regular reviews of the state of the planet’s ice sheets.
It is supported by the US and European space agencies. As per the scientists, mass loss from Greenland and Antarctica is now responsible for a quarter of all sea-level rise.
43. Which institution released ‘A Breakthrough For People and Planet’ report?
[A] UN
[B] WEF
[C] IMF
[D] ADB
Answer: A [UN]
Notes:
The report titled “A Breakthrough For People and Planet: Effective And Inclusive Global Governance for Today And The Future” was released recently by the UN’s High-Level Advisory Board (HLAB) on Effective Multilateralism.
The report provides an ambitious strategy to overhaul the global governance system.
44. ‘Rato Machindranath Jatra’ is held in which country?
[A] India
[B] Bangladesh
[C] Sri Lanka
[D] Nepal
Answer: D [Nepal]
Notes:
‘Rato Machindranath Jatra’ is the longest chariot festival celebrated Nepal. It often starts from late April to early May.
The chariot procession also called “Bunga Dugh” in Newari means the God of Rain and Harvest. It is the longest procession in Nepal which runs for months. It is celebrated in the ancient town of Lalitpur.
45. Which Union Ministry launched the ‘Sangathan se Samriddhi’ scheme?
[A] Ministry of Agriculture
[B] Ministry of Rural Development
[C] Ministry of MSME
[D] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Answer: B [Ministry of Rural Development]
Notes:
‘Sangathan se Samriddhi’ scheme was recently launched by the Union Rural Development Minister Giriraj Singh.
Its purpose is to empower marginalized rural households by bringing all eligible rural women into the fold of Self-Help Groups.
46. Which state/UT launched the ‘Mehngai Rahat Camp’?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Sikkim
[C] West Bengal
[D] Gujarat
Answer: A [Rajasthan]
Notes:
‘Mehngai Rahat Camp’ was recently inaugurated by Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot. They will provide relief for people from rising inflation.
Under these camps, the general public and deprived sections will be provided relief from inflation by connecting them with the public welfare schemes of the state government.
47. Which species has been proposed as a model organism for cephalopod research?
[A] Jelly Fish
[B] Turtle
[C] Octopus
[D] Spider
Answer: C [Octopus]
Notes:
Octopus chierchiae, also known as the lesser Pacific striped octopus, is a unique octopus species that is being proposed as a model organism for cephalopod research due to its ability to lay multiple egg clutches.
A new study published in PLOS One has revealed that the Pygmy zebra octopus has a unique and permanent stripe pattern that can help experts and non-experts monitor them in their habitat.
48. Kermadec Islands, which were in the news, is located in which country?
[A] Japan
[B] Indonesia
[C] New Zealand
[D] USA
Answer: C [New Zealand]
Notes:
Kermadec Islands, which are part of New Zealand’s territory, are subtropical island arc in the South Pacific Ocean.
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake recently hit these islands. A tsunami threat is predicted by US Tsunami Warning System following the earthquake.
49. Which institution has launched the ‘Insurance for all by 2047’ Mission?
[A] PFRDA
[B] IRDAI
[C] RBI
[D] SEBI
Answer: B [IRDAI]
Notes:
The ‘Insurance for all by 2047’ Mission was launched by the IRDAI to achieve 100 percent insurance penetration in India by 2047.
In line with this goal, India is planning to host the first-ever state-sponsored global insurance summit later this year to identify challenges associated with the insurance industry.
50. Which country launched the ChatGPT rival ‘GigaChat- AI chatbot’?
[A] USA
[B] India
[C] Russia
[D] Israel
Answer: C [Russia]
Notes:
Russian lender Sberbank released technology called GigaChat as a rival to ChatGPT. GigaChat is an AI chatbot that was launched recently by Russian lender Sberbank.
It is capable of communicating intelligently in Russian than other foreign neural networks.