101. Which Indian state has launched Sanjeevani Project to enhance the lives of farmers by providing them with convenient and high-quality livestock care services at their doorstep, utilizing telemedicine and technology?
1. Himachal Pradesh
2. Tamil Nadu
3. West Bengal
4. Madhya Pradesh
5. Punjab
Option “1” is correct. The economy of Himachal Pradesh is predominantly reliant on agriculture and animal husbandry. The rural households in the state consider livestock care as a crucial aspect, given the livestock population of approximately 4.41 million. The state government has initiated a project named Sanjeevani to uplift the livelihood of small dairy farmers and livestock owners.
102. As per the World Health Organization (WHO), which of the country has recorded the world’s first human death from H3N8 bird flu?
1. China
2. Italy
3. France
4. USA
5. Mozambique
Option “1” is correct. The World Health Organization (WHO) reported that a woman from Guangdong, a southern province of China, has died from a rare strain of bird flu that is not commonly found in humans. Although three people have been confirmed to have been infected with the H3N8 subtype of avian influenza, this strain does not seem to transmit from person to person.
103. Which country has made history by becoming the first country to approve a highly effective malaria vaccine developed by scientists at the University of Oxford in the UK?
1. India
2. Ghana
3. Spain
4. England
5. USA
Option “2” is correct. Ghana has made history by becoming the first country to approve a highly effective malaria vaccine developed by scientists at the University of Oxford in the UK. The vaccine, called R21/Matrix-M, has exceeded the World Health Organization’s target of 75% efficacy, making it a significant milestone in the fight against malaria.
104. The Global Buddhist Summit aims to find solutions to problems such as climate change, poverty, and conflict, among others, by exploring the Buddhist teachings and practices. The upcoming two-day Global Buddhist Summit will be held in which county?
1. Nepal
2. Australia
3. Bhutan
4. India
5. China
Option “4” is correct. India will host the Global Buddhist Summit in New Delhi, where leaders and scholars from the Buddhist community around the world will gather to discuss contemporary global issues from a Buddhist perspective. The upcoming two-day Global Buddhist Summit to be hosted by India has the theme ‘Responses to Contemporary Challenges from Philosophy to Praxis’.
105. The weaponry and equipment of the Indian Army, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard were utilized by the soldiers participating in ‘EX-KAVACH.’. Where the ‘EX-KAVACH’ was held recently?
Option “5” is correct. The Andaman & Nicobar command, which is India’s sole tri-services unit, held a collaborative military drill named Exercise ‘KAVACH.’. The soldiers performed multiple exercises such as amphibious landing, air landing operations, heliborne operations, and swift insertion of special forces commandos.
106. Which country gives $2 million to supporting the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) recently?
1. USA
2. England
3. Norway
4. UAE
5. India
Option “5” is correct. India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ruchira Kamboj, reaffirmed India’s commitment to peace and stability in Somalia and the Horn of Africa by handing over a contribution of USD 2 million to the United Nations Trust Fund. The fund is aimed at supporting the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS). By making this contribution, India seeks to support the efforts of the international community to promote peace and stability in the region.
107. India releases the first edition of the Dogri version of the Indian Constitution. Dogri language is mainly spoken in which of the Indian state?
Option “4” is correct. Dogri is a language spoken in the northern Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir and is one of the 22 official languages recognized by the Indian Constitution. On April 10, 2023, India released the first edition of the Dogri version of the Indian Constitution. The release of this version is a significant step towards promoting linguistic diversity and preserving the cultural heritage of the country.
108. With which institute has the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) partnered to develop a touchless biometric capture system that is easy to use and accessible from anywhere?
Option “3” is correct. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has partnered with the Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay (IIT-Bombay) to develop a touchless biometric capture system that is easy to use and accessible from anywhere. The collaboration involves joint research between the two organizations to create a mobile fingerprint capture system and a liveness model that is integrated with the capture system.
109. According to data from the country’s commerce ministry, India’s gold imports have declined by about how much percent during April-February 2023?
1. 15%
2. 40%
3. 50%
4. 30%
5. 25%
Option “4” is correct. India’s gold imports have declined by about 30% to $31.8 billion during April-February 2023, compared to the same period in the previous year, according to data from the country’s commerce ministry. The decline in India’s gold imports by about 30% to $31.8 billion during April-February 2023 has not helped in narrowing the country’s trade deficit, which was estimated at $247.52 billion for the same period, compared to $172.53 billion in the year-ago period.
110. The well-known Gond painting has been granted the coveted Geographical Indication (GI) tag. This Gond painting belongs to which of the state?
Option “1” is correct. The well-known Gond painting of Madhya Pradesh has been granted the coveted Geographical Indication (GI) tag, which safeguards and acknowledges the work of tribal artists and requires approval from a committee for non-tribal artists to use the art.
