15-31 Flashcards
‘Begonia gigantica’, the world’s largest specimen of a Begonia species, is found in which country/region? [A] Tibet [B] Siberia [C] Australia [D] UK
Correct Answer: A [Tibet ]
Notes:
The newly discovered Begonia gigantic, is claimed to be the world’s largest specimen of a Begonia species.
Begonia is one of the largest plant genera, with over 2050 known species
‘Begonia gigantica’, the world’s largest specimen of a Begonia species, is found in which country/region? [A] Tibet [B] Siberia [C] Australia [D] UK
Correct Answer: A [Tibet ]
Notes:
The newly discovered Begonia gigantic, is claimed to be the world’s largest specimen of a Begonia species.
Begonia is one of the largest plant genera, with over 2050 known species
Which Indian state recorded the highest Tiger deaths in 2021? [A] Karnataka [B] Madhya Pradesh [C] Maharashtra [D] Gujarat
Correct Answer: B [Madhya Pradesh]
VS Pathania has taken charge as the Director-General of which Armed Forces Unit in India? [A] Indian Army [B] Indian Coast Guard [C] Central Reserve Police Force [D] Central Industrial Security Force
Correct Answer: B [Indian Coast Guard]
‘KABIL’ is a joint venture company created by which Union Ministry?
Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Mines]
‘Khanij Bidesh India (KABIL)’.
What was India’s target in installed electricity capacity from non-fossil energy sources, to be achieved by 2030? [A] 30% [B] 40% [C] 50% [D] 60%
Correct Answer: B [40%]
Notes:
As a part of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) at COP-21, India committed to achieve 40 per cent of its installed electricity capacity from non-fossil energy sources by 2030.
Who is the head of the committee set up by Union Home Ministry, to probe on Prime Minister’s Security Lapse? [A] Sudhir Kumar Saxena [B] Ajay Bushan Pandey [C] Surjit Bhalla [D] Ranjan Gogoi
Correct Answer: A [Sudhir Kumar Saxena]
Notes:
The Union Home Affairs Ministry constituted a three-member committee to probe into the lapses in the security arrangement during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Punjab’s Ferozepur.
Which Tennis player won the Melbourne Summer Set ATP 250 event Title? [A] Roger Federer [B] Rafael Nadal [C] Daniel Medvedev [D] Novak Djokovic
Correct Answer: B [Rafael Nadal]
‘BA.1, BA.2 and BA.3’ are the sub-lineages of which Covid Variant? [A] Alpha [B] Gamma [C] Delta [D] Omicron
Correct Answer: D [Omicron]
India set a bilateral trade target of $50 billion before 2030, with which country? [A] South Korea [B] USA [C] Japan [D] UAE
Correct Answer: A [South Korea]
What is India’s rank in the Henley Passport Index 2022?
[A] 72
[B] 83
[C] 92
[D] 101
Correct Answer: B [83]
Notes:
India’s passport now ranks at 83rd position in the Henley Passport Index 2022, up seven places from 90th rank in 2021
Which chemical compound causes tears when an onion is sliced? [A] Sulphuric Acid [B] Syn-Propanethial-S-oxide [C] Diallyl Disulphide [D] Formic Acid
Correct Answer: B [Syn-Propanethial-S-oxide]
Notes:
When an onion is sliced the onion’s cells release syn-Propanethial-S-oxide which stimulates the eyes’ lachrymal glands to release tear
India signed an agreement with which country for implementing “2 Vs 2” Agri market access issues? [A] Israel [B] USA [C] Russia [D] Australia
Correct Answer: B [USA
‘Pristimantis gretathunbergae’ is the name of which new species recently discovered? [A] Tree [B] Frog [C] Turtle [D] Octopus
Correct Answer: B [Frog]
Notes:
A new species of rainfrog, discovered in the Panama jungle, has been named after Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg.
The species has been named as Pristimantis gretathunbergae, or popularly known as the Greta Thunberg Rainfrog. Though the frog was originally discovered in 2012, recent DNA analysis confirmed that the frog is a new species.
‘Lipulekh’, which was seen in the news, is located along the border of which neighbouring country of India? [A] Bangladesh [B] China [C] Nepal [D] Bhutan
Correct Answer: C [Nepal]
After the Prime Minister mentioned the Lipulekh construction undertaken by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), Nepal’s opposition has claimed that the Indian government is undertaking construction activities in areas that Nepal has included in its map.
The Indian Embassy said that India’s position on its boundary with Nepal is well known, consistent and unambiguous. Limpiyadhura, Kalapani and Lipu Lekh located in Uttarakhand’s Pithoragarh district are being claimed by Nepal.
