31.Michele Bullock has been appointed as the first female head of which country’s central bank?
[A] USA
[B] Australia
[C] New Zealand
[D] UK
Answer: B [Australia]
Notes:
Michele Bullock has been appointed as the first female head of the Reserve Bank of Australia for a duration of seven years.
The current Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Governor Philip Lowe will leave office on September 17. For the first time in its 62-year history, the Reserve Bank of Australia has appointed a woman as governor.
32.Which leader was honored with the ‘Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour’?
[A] Xi Jinping
[B] Vladimir Putin
[C] Narendra Modi
[D] Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Answer: C [Narendra Modi]
Notes:
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was honored with the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour by French President Emmanuel Macron.
This prestigious recognition is the highest honor bestowed by France, whether in military or civilian realms.
33.Bhoomi Samman Awards is associated with implementation of which scheme?
[A] Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme
[B] Swatch Bharat Mission
[C] PM KISAN Yojana
[D] PM Fasal Bima Yojana
Answer: A [Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme]
Notes:
The President of India Droupadi Murmu presented the “Bhoomi Samman” 2023 to State Secretaries and District Collectors along with their teams who have excelled in achieving saturation of the core components of Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP).
The awards were presented in a function at New Delhi, organized by Union Ministry of Rural Development.
34.Which state/UT introduced the ‘School boat’ service?
[A] Assam
[B] Tripura
[C] West Bengal
[D] Karnataka
Answer: B [Tripura]
Notes:
To assist underprivileged students living on the islands of Dumbur Lake in the Gumati district, the Tripura School Education Department has introduced a complimentary ‘School boat’ service, enabling them to reach school without any charge.
The cluster of 48 islands surrounding Dumbur Lake, situated 120 km from the state capital, relies on fishing as the primary livelihood for the island residents.
35.As per a recent study, tropical waters turn green in which ocean?
[A] Atlantic Ocean
[B] Indian Ocean
[C] Arctic Ocean
[D] Pacific Ocean
Answer: B [Indian Ocean]
Notes:
According to a study published in Nature, the tropical waters, specifically the southern Indian Ocean, have experienced a notable shift in color, turning green.
This green hue is attributed to the presence of life, particularly phytoplankton, which are microscopic organisms resembling plants.
36.What are the areas in Moon, formed by lava which cool to become basalt rock, commonly known as?
[A] Man in the Moon
[B] Great Dipper
[C] Holy Angel
[D] Centre of Dipole
Answer: A [Man in the Moon]
Notes:
The large areas in Moon, which are formed by lava that covered up old craters and then cooled, to become basalt rock is commonly called as “Man in the Moon”.
Based on a recent reassessment of impact craters on the moon’s surface, scientists have suggested a revision of the lunar timeline. As per the revision features like the famous “Man in the Moon” formation could be approximately 200 million years older than the previous estimate.
37.Which company has won order of Rs 800 crore in the Defence Sector including Field Artillery Tractor (FAT 4×4)?
[A] Tata
[B] Ashok Leyland
[C] HAL
[D] BHEL
Answer: B [Ashok Leyland]
Notes:
Ashok Leyland, one of the largest suppliers of logistics vehicles to the Indian Army has won order for Rs 800 crore in the defence Sector.
The contracts awarded include the procurement of the Field Artillery Tractor (FAT 4×4) and the Gun Towing Vehicle (GTV 6×6). The FAT 4×4 and GTV 6×6 are specialised vehicles employed by the Artillery for towing light and medium guns, respectively.
38.Which institution unveiled the Techno-Commercial Readiness and Market Maturity Matrix (TCRM Matrix) Framework?
[A] SEBI
[B] NITI Aayog
[C] NASSCOM
[D] BSE
Answer: B [NITI Aayog]
Notes:
The Techno-Commercial Readiness and Market Maturity Matrix (TCRM Matrix) Framework was unveiled by NITI Aayog, aiming to foster innovation and entrepreneurship in India.
It is an innovative evaluation tool, has been developed to transform technology assessment, promote innovation, and ignite entrepreneurship in India.
39.A Functional factory to produce C295 military transport aircraft is to be set up in which state?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Karnataka
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Tamil Nadu
Answer: A [Gujarat]
Notes:
By November 2024, a functional factory will be established in Vadodara, Gujarat, where the production of the first Indian-manufactured C295 military transport aircraft will commence from 2026 onwards.
The facility will resemble the extensive Airbus factory located in Seville, Spain, which spans over 1.2 million square meters.
40.The Export Policy of ‘Non-Basmati White Rice’ has been changed from ‘Free with export duty of 20%’ to which state?
[A] State Trading Enterprises
[B] Restricted Goods
[C] Prohibited Goods
[D] Free Goods
Answer: C [Prohibited Goods]
Notes:
The government has modified the Export Policy of Non-Basmati White Rice to ensure sufficient domestic supply at affordable rates.
To guarantee sufficient presence of Non-Basmati White Rice in the Indian market and address the price surge within the country, the Government of India has swiftly changed the Export Policy of this rice variety from ‘Free with export duty of 20%’ to ‘Prohibited,’ taking immediate effect.