191. Which state has made history by becoming the first Indian state to establish a DNA database specifically for unidentified bodies?
1. West Bengal
2. Tamil Nadu
3. Karnataka
4. Himachal Pradesh
5. Uttar Pradesh
Option “4” is correct Himachal Pradesh has made history by becoming the first Indian state to establish a DNA database specifically for unidentified bodies. This groundbreaking initiative commenced in April 2022, and the database currently contains 150 DNA samples of unknown individuals, according to recent news reports.
192. Give the name of an Indian-origin CEO who has been selected to serve as a member of New York City’s newly formed racial justice advisory board.
1. Shantanu Narayen
2. Udai Tambar
3. Dinesh Paliwal
4. Jay Chaudhary
5. Vivek Rajkapoor
Option “2” is correct Fifteen experts, including Udai Tambar, an Indian-origin CEO working on youth development services in the United States, have been selected to serve as members of New York City’s newly formed racial justice advisory board. Udai Tambar, who serves as the CEO and President of New York Junior Tennis and Learning (NYJTL), has been appointed as a member of the newly-formed racial justice advisory board in New York City.
193. BRO puts up signboard describing Mana as ‘First Indian Village’. First Indian Village ‘Mana’ is located in which Indian state?
1. Uttarakhand
2. Sikkim
3. Uttar Pradesh
4. Jammu & Kashmir
5. Arunachal Pradesh
Option “1” is correct Mana village in Uttarakhand, which was previously recognized as the last Indian village, will now be acknowledged as the “first Indian village. The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has installed a signboard at the entrance of the border village to declare Mana’s updated status.
194. “State Wide Attention on Grievances by Application of Technology” (SWAGAT) initiative, which was launched by Narendra Modi during his tenure as the Chief Minister of Gujarat. How many years has been completed of SWAGAT initiative?
1. 30
2. 7
3. 15
4. 20
5. 10
Option “4” is correct Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has declared the last week of April as “Swagat Saptah” in commemoration of the completion of 20 years of the “State Wide Attention on Grievances by Application of Technology” (SWAGAT) initiative, which was launched by Narendra Modi during his tenure as the Chief Minister of Gujarat in 2003. As part of this initiative, a technology-based system was developed to address grievances, and on the last Thursday of each month, the Chief Minister personally listens to the complaints of citizens in the presence of relevant officials.
195. WherePrime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate India’s first-ever water metro that connects 10 islands using battery-operated electric hybrid boats?
1. Gujarat
2. Maharashtra
3. Andhra Pradesh
4. Goa
5. Kerala
Option “5” is correct During his two-day visit to Kerala, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate India’s first-ever water metro that connects 10 islands surrounding Kochi using battery-operated electric hybrid boats. This innovative mode of transportation will provide seamless connectivity between the islands and the city, offering a similar level of convenience and travel experience as traditional metro systems. This transportation system is particularly beneficial in urban areas like Kochi.
196. Operation Kaveri is the latest evacuation operation initiated by India to rescue its citizens and friendly nations’ citizens from war zones. India initiated Operation Kaveri to evacuate its citizens from which country?
1. Ukraine
2. Iraq
3. Russia
4. Sudan
5. Syria
Option “4” is correct India initiated Operation Kaveri to evacuate its citizens from unrest-stricken Sudan. Operation Kaveri is the latest evacuation operation initiated by India to rescue its citizens and friendly nations’ citizens from war zones. The Ministry of External Affairs had announced the standby status of two C-130s aircraft and INS Sumedha for the safe evacuation of stranded Indians in Sudan.
197. On which day International Delegate’s Day is observed to pay tribute to the delegates who are an integral part of the United Nations (UN) and play a significant role in its functioning?
1. 24 April
2. 30 April
3. 25 April
4. 29 April
5. 27 April
Option “3” is correct Every year on April 25th, International Delegate’s Day is observed to pay tribute to the delegates who are an integral part of the United Nations (UN) and play a significant role in its functioning. These delegates represent their respective governments and are dedicated to working together under the framework of the UN to address global challenges and achieve multilateral cooperation.
198. Who has been appointed as the Chairman of the MMA-1 Federation?
1. Surendra Lalwani
2. Mahavir Singh Phogat
3. Mohamedali Budhwani
4. Ramesh Chand
5. Harish Chandra Tevatia
Option “2” is correct The legendary wrestler and coach, Mahavir Singh Phogat has been appointed as the Chairman of the MMA-1 Federation. Mahavir is responsible for promoting mixed martial arts (MMA) in India. As the Chairman of the MMA-1 Federation, Phogat will work towards developing and promoting MMA in India, with a focus on identifying and nurturing young talent in the sport.
199. Which Indian city has been chosen for a two-year pilot project aimed at producing biodiesel from waste by a Belgium-based company Vito?
1. Mumbai
2. Kochi
3. Gurugram
4. Bhopal
5. Ayodhya
Option “5” is correct The city of Ayodhya has been chosen for a two-year pilot project aimed at producing biodiesel from waste. Belgium-based company Vito is expected to launch the project in Ayodhya soon. The company, which focuses on clean technology and sustainable development, has already started working on the project, according to officials.
200. Mohammed Shahabuddin Chuppu has become the 22nd president of which of the country recently?
1. Sri Lanka
2. Indonesia
3. Male
4. Bangladesh
5. Nepal
Option “4” is correct Mohammed Shahabuddin Chuppu has become the 22nd president of Bangladesh, taking over from Abdul Hamid, in a ceremony attended by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, politicians, judges, and senior officials. The event was held at the historic Durbar Hall of Bangabhaban, where Speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury administered the oath to Shahabuddin.
