31. Which country’s government has planned to ban the English language and impose heavy fines on individuals and organizations that continue to use it, after banning ChatGPT?
1. Sweden
2. China
3. Saudi Arabia
4. Italy
5. Germany
Option “4” is correct. In a startling move, the Italian government has announced that it plans to ban the English language and impose heavy fines on individuals and organizations that continue to use it. The decision has been met with widespread criticism and has raised questions about Italy’s commitment to international cooperation and its position in the global economy.
32. India emerged as the winner in both men’s and women’s categories at the 4th Asian Kho Kho Championships. In which country the 4th Asian Kho Kho Championships was held?
1. Sri Lanka
2. India
3. China
4. Thailand
5. Indonesia
Option “2” is correct. India emerged as the winners in both men’s and women’s categories at the 4th Asian Kho Kho Championships held in Tamulpur, located in the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) of north-central Assam’s Baksa district. Bangladesh and Sri Lanka shared third place in both men’s and women’s categories.
33. Humza Yousaf, a Pakistani-origin politician, has won the country’s National Party leadership contest and is set to become which country’s First Minister recently.
1. Scotland
2. Myanmar
3. Kyrgyzstan
4. Pakistan
5. None of the above
Option “1” is correct. Humza Yousaf, a Pakistani-origin politician, has won the Scottish National Party (SNP) leadership contest and is set to become Scotland’s First Minister, replacing Nicola Sturgeon. Humza Yousaf won the Scottish National Party leadership contest with 52% of the final votes, and his campaign focused on achieving Scottish independence and addressing the cost-of-living crisis.
34. The Banarasi Paan, which was featured in Amitabh Bachchan’s famous song “Khaike Paan Benaras Wala,” was granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag recently. Which Indian state got GI Tag for Banarasi Paan recently?
Option “5” is correct. The Banarasi Paan belongs to all over India but Uttar Pradesh gets the GI tag for this product. The Benarasi Paan, known for its distinct taste and unique blend of ingredients, has been awarded the GI tag along with three other Varanasi-based products: Banarasi Langda Mango, Ramnagar Bhanta (Brinjal), and Adamchini Rice.
35. 5 Indian-origin women featured in the ‘100 Most Influential Women in US Finance’ list. Which of the following ones is not included in this 5 women’s list?
1. Anu Aiyengar
2. Rupal J. Bhansali
3. Sirisa Goyal
4. Sonal Desai
5. Meena Flynn
Option “3” is correct. Sirisa Goyal is not included in them. Barron’s prestigious annual ‘100 Most Influential Women in US Finance’ list includes five Indian-origin women executives who have attained prominent positions in the financial services industry and have played a role in shaping its future. These women are Anu Aiyengar from J.P. Morgan, Rupal J. Bhansali from Ariel Investments, Sonal Desai from Franklin Templeton, Meena Flynn from Goldman Sachs, and Savita Subramanian from Bank of America.
36. Every year on April 7th, World Health Day is celebrated to bring global attention to a specific health issue that impacts people worldwide. What is the theme of World Health Day 2023?
1. Our Life, Our Responsibility
2. Health Promotion for Well-being, Equity, and Sustainable Development
3. It’s time to build a fairer, healthier world
4. Support nurses and midwives
5. Health For All
Option “5” is correct. World Health Day 2023 has adopted the theme “Health For All” withto reflectthe accomplishments of public health in enhancing people’s quality of life over the past seven decades. This year marks the 75th anniversary of WHO. Each year, the WHO chooses a theme for World Health Day, and various activities and events are organized to promote awareness of the issue.
37. Who has retained his Asian Billiards title in the 100-up format after defeating his compatriot Brijesh Damani 5-1 in the final held at Qatar Billiards and Snooker Federation (QBSF) Academy?
1. Aditya Mehra
2. Sourav Kothari
3. Geet Sethi
4. Pankaj Advani
5. None of the above
Option “4” is correct. Pankaj Advani, the Indian cue sports champion, has retained his Asian Billiards title in the 100-up format after defeating his compatriot Brijesh Damani 5-1 in the final held at Qatar Billiards and Snooker Federation (QBSF) Academy.
38. Give the name of an Indian-origin robotics engineer who has been appointed as NASA’s newly-established Moon to Mars Programme recently.
1. Tarun Gopinath
2. Harry Singh Sandhu
3. Amit Kshatriya
4. George Shyam
5. Rajiv Dharma
Option “3” is correct. Amit Kshatriya, an Indian-American engineer with expertise in software and robotics, has been appointed as the inaugural head of NASA’s newly-established Moon to Mars Programme. This program has been created to establish a long-term presence on the Moon, which is crucial for preparing for future missions to Mars. Kshatriya will serve as NASA’s first head of the office, with immediate effect.
39. The Government of India organizes the Prevention of Blindness Week between what dates in the month of April every year to raise awareness about the causes and prevention of blindness?
1. April 3-8
2. April 2-9
3. April 1-8
4. April 2-8
5. April 1-7
Option “5” is correct. The Government of India organizes the Prevention of Blindness Week from April 1-7 every year to raise awareness about the causes and prevention of blindness. The annual event aims to support individuals with visual impairments and to promote access to eye care services. The Government of India organizes several events to highlight many factors that cause blindness.
40. According to a recent report by the World Bank, India’s GDP growth is predicted to how much percent in the fiscal year 2024?
1. 4.7
2. 5.9%
3. 8.6%
4. 6.3%
5. 7.2%
Option “4” is correct. According to a recent report by the World Bank, India’s GDP growth is predicted to slow down on April 1 to 6.3% from 6.6% in the fiscal year 2024. This decline is attributed to a reduction in consumption due to decreased income levels.
