21.Which is the only human species except Homo sapiens and Neanderthals, which was engaged in burial practices?
[A] Homo naledi
[B] Homo erectus
[C] Homo antecessor
[D] Homo floresiensis
Answer: A [Homo naledi]
Notes:
New findings by paleoanthropologists indicate that Homo naledi, an extinct human species from long ago, may have engaged in burial practices and symbolic carving in caves.
These behaviors were previously attributed only to Homo sapiens and Neanderthals.
22.Which state government has been permitted to continue mining work in Gaula river?
[A] Assam
[B] Uttarakhand
[C] Jharkhand
[D] West Bengal
Answer: B [Uttarakhand]
Notes:
The Gaula River, also known as the Gola River, is an approximately 500 km long river in India that originates in the Lesser Himalayas.
Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has recently permitted Uttarakhand government to continue mining work in Gaula river in Nainital district till June 30.
23.IPCEI, which was seen in the news, is associated with which bloc?
[A] G-7
[B] G-20
[C] EU
[D] ASEAN
Answer: C [EU]
Notes:
Important Projects of Common European Interest (IPCEI) are crucial tools for executing the European Union (EU) Industrial Strategy. European Commission has granted approval for 8.1 billion euros in state aid for microelectronics and communication technology initiatives.
These projects have been collectively recognized as an Important Project of Common European Interest (IPCEI), making them eligible for simplified EU state aid regulations.
24.Which country organised the ‘Mission Mode Cataract Surgery’ campaign?
[A] Israel
[B] India
[C] Indonesia
[D] Italy
Answer: B [India]
Notes:
‘Mission Mode Cataract Surgery’ campaign was organized across India for screening, testing and awareness about cataract.
In the ‘Mission Mode Cataract Surgery’ campaign, the Union Health Ministry surpassed the target of 75 lakh cataract surgeries in 2022-23, with approximately 83 lakh surgeries conducted this year.
25.As per a recent research, which energy drink ingredient is capable of slowing down the ageing process?
[A] Sucrose
[B] Taurine
[C] Fructose
[D] Malt
Answer: B [Taurine]
Notes:
Taurine is an energy drink ingredient. A recent research found that it is capable of slowing down the ageing process and maintaining vitality in animals.
Blood tests on mice, monkeys and people revealed levels of taurine, average 60-year-old have roughly a third of the levels of a five-year-old.
26.Which state announced a three-year tax exemption on agricultural income of Tea?
[A] West Bengal
[B] Assam
[C] Kerala
[D] Tamil Nadu
Answer: B [Assam]
Notes:
Assam Tea has completed 200 years. In view of this, the Assam government announced its decision to provide a three-year tax exemption on agricultural income starting from April 1.
The state government also announced interest subvention on the working capital loan by the tea estates and subsidies on production and on purchase of plant and machinery for orthodox tea production.
27.Chite Lui River flows through which state/UT?
[A] Mizoram
[B] Manipur
[C] Sikkim
[D] Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: A [Mizoram]
Notes:
The Chite Lui River in Aizawl is at risk as it is being transformed into a site for dumping waste. The Chite Lui River flows through the city for approximately 20 km before joining River Tuirial, originating from the Bawngkawn range in north Aizawl.
The Chite Lui River has turned into a small stream due to encroachments on its banks. Plastic makes up most of the solid waste in Chite Lui River.
28.‘Trooping the Colour’ is a ceremony that is associated with which country?
[A] USA
[B] UK
[C] Australia
[D] Japan
Answer: B [UK]
Notes:
Trooping the Colour is a ceremony that is associated with the British monarch’s birthday. This year’s ceremony will mark King Charles’ first birthday parade as the British monarch.
Buckingham Palace announced that the King will ride on horseback in his upcoming birthday parade in London. It will mark the first time the British monarch has saddled up for the annual event since 1986.
29.Flag Day 2023, observed on June 14 every year, marks the anniversary of adoption of which country’s flag?
[A] India
[B] USA
[C] Canada
[D] UK
Answer: B [USA]
Notes:
The Flag Day is observed in the United States on June 14th. It marks the anniversary of the American flag’s official adoption.
The Continental Congress designated the “Stars and Stripes” as the official American flag on June 14, 1777, during the Revolutionary War.
30.Which city hosted the ‘G-20 development ministers’ meeting’ in India?
[A] Panjim
[B] Varanasi
[C] Pune
[D] Chennai
Answer: B [Varanasi]
Notes:
The ‘G-20 development ministers’ meeting’ was held in Varanasi. At the conclusion of the meeting, India released an Outcome document with Chair’s summary, an Action Plan for accelerating progress on Sustainable Development Goals and High-Level Principles on Lifestyles for Sustainable Development.
G-20 development ministers reached a consensus on its 14 points, with the exception of two paragraphs related to Russia’s Ukraine invasion.