41. COVID-19 Technology Access Pool (C-TAP), is an initiative of which organization?
[A] World Health Organization (WHO)
[B] Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance
[C] Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI)
[D] Johns Hopkins University
Answer: A [World Health Organization (WHO)]
Notes:
The COVID-19 Technology Access Pool (C-TAP) has secured three new licensing agreements via the Medicines Patent Pool (MPP). Launched in May 2020 with WHO and Costa Rica’s collaboration, backed by 44 Member States, UN agencies, and partners like MPP, C-TAP operates under the Solidarity call to action. Its mission is to facilitate the voluntary sharing of intellectual property, knowledge, and data among developers of COVID-19 treatments, diagnostics, vaccines, and health products. This initiative aims to expedite technological advancements and enhance global production capacity to combat the pandemic.
42. Hero Kim Kun Ok, which was recently in the news, is which type of defense equipment?
[A] Fighter Jet
[B] Submarine
[C] Tank
[D] Missile
Answer: B [Submarine]
Notes:
North Korea has launched its first operational tactical nuclear attack submarine “Hero Kim Kun Ok” and assigned it to patrol the waters between the Korean peninsula and Japan.
43. What is one of the primary objectives of the Aditya-L1 mission regarding the Sun’s upper layers?
[A] To explore the Sun’s core
[B] To investigate the solar wind
[C] To study the chromosphere and corona
[D] To measure the Sun’s magnetic field
Answer: C [To study the chromosphere and corona]
Notes:
One of the primary objectives of the Aditya-L1 mission is to study the upper layers of the Sun, specifically the chromosphere and corona, to gain a better understanding of their behavior and interaction with each other.
44. What does the Language Diversity Index (LDI) measure?
[A] The total number of languages spoken in a country
[B] The decline in the number of mother-tongue speakers worldwide
[C] The probability that two people chosen at random have the same mother tongue
[D] The linguistic diversity of a country’s population
Answer: C [The probability that two people chosen at random have the same mother tongue]
Notes:
The Language Diversity Index (LDI) measures the probability that two people selected from a population at random will have different mother tongues, indicating the linguistic diversity of a country’s population. It ranges from 0 (everyone has the same mother tongue) to 1 (no two people have the same mother tongue).
45. The Cabinet granted approval for allocation of Rs. 1164 crore for the Industrial Development Scheme (IDS) 2017 in which states?
[A] Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand
[B] Punjab and Rajasthan
[C] Kerala and Tamil Nadu
[D] West Bengal and Odisha
Answer: A [Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand]
Notes:
The Cabinet has granted approval for an allocation of Rs. 1164.53 crore for the Industrial Development Scheme (IDS) 2017 in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
The IDS 2017 was initially introduced in 2018 with a financial outlay of Rs. 131.90 crore, which was fully utilized by the fiscal year 2021-22. To fulfil obligations until 2028-29, an additional fund was required, prompting the Cabinet’s approval. These measures aim to stimulate industrial growth and create job opportunities.
46. Which city is the host of ‘Bharat Drone Shakti 2023’?
[A] Pune
[B] Ghaziabad
[C] Mysuru
[D] Hyderabad
Answer: B [Ghaziabad]
Notes:
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is collaborating with the Drone Federation of India to jointly host ‘Bharat Drone Shakti 2023.’
This event, scheduled for September 25th and 26th, will take place at the IAF’s Hindan airbase in Ghaziabad and will feature live aerial demonstrations, as per the Ministry of Defence
47. Which state has extended Social Security to Transgender Community through Universal Pension Scheme?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Jharkhand
[C] Kerala
[D] Goa
Answer: B [Jharkhand]
Notes:
The Jharkhand government, has decided to incorporate the transgender community into its universal pension scheme, in a bid to provide social security and inclusion.
The Cabinet decided to include transgender individuals under the backward class category, ensuring they receive associated benefits. Under the Mukhyamantri Rajya Samajik Suraksha Pension Yojana, eligible transgender beneficiaries will receive Rs 1,000 per month as financial aid.
48. India has imported Date Palm tree from which country, as part of sapling planting event under G-20 Summit?
[A] Saudi Arabia
[B] UAE
[C] Oman
[D] Bahrain
Answer: A [Saudi Arabia]
Notes:
India is set to host the G20 Summit, and as part of the event, visiting leaders will plant saplings of native trees from 17 different countries. It aims to promote environmental awareness and symbolize cooperation among nations. Saplings of native plants have been imported from both G20 member countries and other invitee nations.
India has imported trees like the Date Palm from Saudi Arabia, Olive from Italy and Turkey, and Camphor Laurel from China and Japan. For the invitee countries, saplings include the Ghaf tree from the UAE, Frankincense from Oman, Frangipani from Mauritius, and Mango tree from Bangladesh.
49. Zhen Hua 15, a project cargo vessel, which has commenced its maiden voyage from the East China Sea to the coast of Kerala, is from which country?
[A] Japan
[B] Hong Kong
[C] Taiwan
[D] South Korea
Answer: B [Hong Kong]
Notes:
The Zhen Hua 15, a project cargo vessel flying the Hong Kong flag, has commenced its maiden voyage from the East China Sea to the coast of Kerala.
This vessel carries one quay crane and two-yard cranes is destined for the Vizhinjam international seaport in Kerala. Port authorities in Kerala ordered eight quay cranes and 24-yard cranes from Zhenhua Port Machinery Company in Shanghai, China.
50. Which city topped the ‘Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2023 Clean Air Survey’?
[A] Indore
[B] Mysuru
[C] Kochi
[D] Panjim
Answer: A [Indore]
Notes:
Union Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Minister Bhupender Yadav announced the results of the Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2023 (clean air survey).
Indore, Madhya Pradesh, claimed the top spot among million-plus population cities. The survey, in its second year, included 130 identified cities under the National Clean Air Programme. Agra, Uttar Pradesh, secured the second rank, followed by Thane, Maharashtra, in third place.