41.Defence Minister Rajnath Singh unveiled the Integrated Simulator Complex (ISC)-‘Dhruv’ at which place?
[A] Vishakhapatnam
[B] Goa
[C] Kochi
[D] Chennai
Answer: C [Kochi]
Notes:
Recently, the Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh unveiled the Integrated Simulator Complex (ISC) named ‘Dhruv’ at the Southern Naval Command in Kochi.
As per an official statement, the ISC ‘Dhruv’ consists of advanced simulators that have been developed within the country, and these simulators will greatly improve hands-on training within the Indian Navy.
42.Ministry of Coal announced the initiation of which process for coal and lignite mines?
[A] Grievance Redressal
[B] Star Ratings
[C] Online Environmental Clearance
[D] Afforestation
Answer: B [Star Ratings]
Notes:
Recently, the Ministry of Coal announced the initiation of the registration process for star ratings for coal and lignite mines.
The objective of this initiative is to assess and acknowledge mines based on their adherence to legal requirements, implementation of advanced mining technologies, economic accomplishments, and adherence to industry best practices.
43.Which Union Ministry launched ‘PM-Kisan Mobile App with Face Authentication Feature’?
[A] Ministry of Electronics and IT
[B] Ministry of Agriculture and Family Welfare
[C] Ministry of MSME
[D] Ministry of Home Affairs
Answer: B [Ministry of Agriculture and Family Welfare]
Notes:
The PM-Kisan Mobile App with Face Authentication Feature was launched by the Union Agriculture Minister to facilitate e-KYC for farmers under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme.
The app allows farmers to complete the process remotely by scanning their face, without the need for OTP or fingerprint, and has now been extended to state government officers to help 500 farmers with e-KYC.
44.Researchers from GERMI have successfully created a supercapacitor from which element?
[A] Cotton
[B] Jute
[C] Paper
[D] Rayon
Answer: C [Paper]
Notes:
A supercapacitor is an electrochemical device designed for storing charges, known for its ability to rapidly charge and discharge, high power density, and extended lifespan.
Researchers from the Gujarat Energy Research and Management Institute (GERMI) have successfully created a paper-based supercapacitor that is incredibly thin, lightweight, and capable of biodegrading.
45.Which institution/s released the ‘Principles on Financial Market Infrastructures’?
[A] RBI
[B] BIS
[C] CPMI-IOSCO
[D] World Bank
Answer: C [CPMI-IOSCO]
Notes:
The United Kingdom Treasury has granted equivalence to central counterparties authorized by the Reserve Bank of India, resolving a regulatory dispute and marking the first such decision post-Brexit.
The decision was made based on the assessment that the RBI’s regulatory framework for designated CCPs aligns with the Principles on Financial Market Infrastructures (PFMIs), satisfying the outcomes required by the UK. PFMIs are issued by the CPMI and the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO).
46.‘Roche-Cotard cave’, where the Oldest Known Neanderthal Engravings are discovered, is in which country?
[A] France
[B] USA
[C] Italy
[D] Greece
Answer: A [France]
Notes:
The oldest cave engravings in Europe, dating back around 57,000 years, have been found in the Loire Valley in Roche-Cotard cave.
The designs, believed to be made by Neanderthals, are abstract yet intentional, providing valuable insights into Neanderthal behavior and showcasing deliberate artistic expression predating the arrival of Homo sapiens in Western Europe.
47.Which Union Ministry announced changes in UAV Export Policy to make it simpler and liberalized?
[A] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
[B] Ministry of MSME
[C] Ministry of Home Affairs
[D] Ministry of External Affairs
Answer: A [Ministry of Commerce and Industry]
Notes:
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry’s Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has made the export policy for civilian drones/UAVs from India simpler and more liberalized, aligning with the focus of India’s Foreign Trade Policy 2023.
This decision aims to promote the export of domestically manufactured drones/UAVs for civilian purposes while considering India’s international commitments regarding non-proliferation.
48.Which country leads the ‘Minerals Security Partnership (MSP)’?
[A] USA
[B] India
[C] Germany
[D] Italy
Answer: A [USA]
Notes:
The establishment of the Minerals Security Partnership (MSP), led by the United States, aims to fast-track the global development of resilient and eco-friendly supply chains for crucial energy minerals.
India recently became its member alongside 12 other partner countries and the European Union.
49.What is the name of the closest supermassive black hole to the Earth?
[A] Tarzan A
[B] Sagittarius A
[C] Titan A
[D] Suzlon A
Answer: B [Sagittarius A]
Notes:
Sagittarius A, the closest supermassive black hole to the Earth, has transitioned from a dormant state to a highly luminous state, increasing its brightness by a million times.
Located at the center of the Milky Way, this black hole, which is immensely larger than the Sun, exhibited increased activity around two centuries ago, consuming nearby cosmic objects.
50.Egypt conferred the ‘Order of the Nile’ honour to which personality?
[A] Ratan Tata
[B] Narendra Modi
[C] Droupadi Murmu
[D] Rajnath Singh
Answer: B [Narendra Modi]
Notes:
The ‘Order of the Nile’ was conferred recently to Prime Minister Modi. It is the highest civilian award of Egypt.
It is the 13th such highest state honour that various countries across the world have conferred upon the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Commenced in 1915, the ‘Order of the Nile’ is conferred upon Heads of states, Crown Princes, and Vice-Presidents who offer invaluable services.