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- AS per the 2022 Tiger Census, what is the estimated number of tigers in India?
A) 3,167
B) 3,758
C) 3,816
D) 3,286
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Option A
Explanation: As per the latest census report, the numbers of tigers in India showed an increase in 2022, and stands at 3,167 in the wild.
- The International Big Cats Alliance (IBCA) has been launched by the Government of India for the conservation of how many species of big cats?
A) 5
B) 7
C) 3
D) 9
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Option B
Explanation: PM Modi launched the International Big Cats Alliance (IBCA) in Karnataka. IBCA aims to focus on the protection and conservation of seven major big cats of the world, in collaboration with countries harbouring these species.. These include Tiger, Lion, Leopard, Snow Leopard, Puma, Jaguar and Cheetah.
- The Government of India aims to achieve nearly 9% share of electricity generation from nuclear sources by which year?
A) 2047
B) 2025
C) 2030
D) 2027
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Option A
Explanation: AS per the information by the Union Minister Jitendra Singh, in India, the Government has set the target that nearly 9% share of electricity is likely to be contributed from nuclear sources by 2047.
- The Jatayu Conservation and Breeding Centre (JCBC) has been set up as the world’s first conservation and breeding centre for Asian king vulture in which state of India?
A) Bihar
B) Maharashtra
C) Uttar Pradesh
D) Tamil Nadu
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Option C
Explanation: The Jatayu Conservation and Breeding Centre (JCBC) has been set up as the world’s first conservation and breeding centre built and designed exclusively for the conservation of Asian king vulture. The JCBC is built at Farenda in Maharajganj district, located in the Gorakhpur Forest Division of Uttar Pradesh.
- How much amount has been contributed by India to the United Nations Trust Fund in support of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS)?
A) US$ 3 million
B) US$ 4 million
C) US$ 5 million
D) US$ 2 million
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Option D
Explanation: India has contributed USD 2 million to the United Nations Trust Fund in support of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS).
- Who is the head of the panel formed by the Supreme Court to look into degree certificate verification of practicing lawyers?
A) Justice BS Chauhan
B) Justice PS Narasimha
C) Justice JB Pardiwala
D) Justice Arun Tandon
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Option A
Explanation: The Supreme Court (SC) has constituted a high powered committee headed by former SC judge Justice BS Chauhan to oversee the process of verification of degree certificates of practising advocates across the country and weed out the fake ones.
- What is the rank of India in terms of number of billionaires as per the 2023 Forbes Billionaires list?
A) fifth
B) third
C) fourth
D) tenth
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Option B
Explanation: The Forbes Billionaire List 2023 reveals that 2,640 billionaires of the world listed in the ranking hails from 77 countries or territories. India is on third spot in the rankings with 169 billionaires.
- The military drill named Operation Joint Sword was recently conducted by which country?
A) India
B) France
C) China
D) United States
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Option C
Explanation: The Chinese military successfully held three days military drills dubbed as Operation Joint Sword, around Taiwan Island, for rehearsing an encirclement of Taiwan.
- Chinese startup company Space Pioneer recently launched first ever liquid fueled rocket Sky Dragon-2 into orbit. What is the native name of this rocket?
A) Chang Zheng-2
B) Wenchan-2
C) Dong Feng-2
D) Tianlong-2
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Option D
Explanation: The Chinese space startup ‘Space Pioneer’ successfully launched ‘Tianlong-2 rocket” into orbit from China’s Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center located in the Gobi Desert, Inner Mongolia. The Tianlong-2 rocket is also known as “Sky Dragon-2.
- Who has been selected for the 2023 International Prize in Statistics?
A) David Cox
B) CR Rao
C) Bradley Efron
D) Nan Laird
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Option B
Explanation: Calyampudi Radhakrishna Rao, a prominent Indian-American mathematician and statistician, has been named for the 2023 International Prize in Statistics, the highest honor in the field.
- Name the Indian badminton player who has recently won the men’s single title at the 2023 Orleans Masters in France?
A) Priyanshu Rajawat
B) Satwiksairaj Rankireddy
C) Manu Attri
D) Subhankar Dey
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Option A
Explanation:India’s emerging badminton star Priyanshu Rajawat defeated Magnus Johannesen of Denmark, 21-15, 19-21, 21-16, to win men’s single title at the 2023 Orleans Masters in France with a win over in the decider.
- Which day is observed every year on April 10?
A) World Malaria Day
B) World Liver Day
C) World Hemophilia Day
D) World Homeopathy Day
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Option D
Explanation:The World Homeopathy Day is celebrated every year on April 10 to spread awareness about homoeopathy and its contribution to the world of medicine.
- The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Valour Day (Shaurya Diwas) is celebrated every year on April 09. In 2023 which edition of CRPF Valour Day was celebrated?
A) 55th
B) 61st
C) 58th
D) 68th
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Option C
Explanation: The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Valour Day (Shaurya Diwas) is observed on 9th April every year, as a tribute to the brave men of the Force. 2023 marks 58th CRPF Valour Day.
- What is the theme of 2023 World Homoeopathy Day?
A) Enhancing the scope of Homoeopathy in Public Health
B) One Health, One Family
C) Homeopathy- Roadmap for Integrative Medicine
D) Homoeopathy: People’s Choice for Wellness
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Option B
Explanation: The theme for 2023 World Homoeopathy Day is “One Health, One Family.”
- The Department of Atomic Energy has set the target to achieve 20 gigawatts (GW) capacity of nuclear power generation by which year?
A) 2030
B) 2040
C) 2050
D) 2060
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Option A
Explanation: The other target laid down by the Department of Atomic Energy is achieving 20 gigawatts (GW) capacity of nuclear power generation by 2030.
