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| 33. | The Press Information Bureau was established in June 1919. In 1941, J. Natrajan became the first Indian to be head the Bureau as Principal Information Officer. The organisation's name was changed to the Press Information Bureau in 1946.
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Answer: Option A Explanation: The Press Information Bureau was established in June 1919. In 1941, J. Natrajan became the first Indian to be head the Bureau as Principal Information Officer. The organisation's name was changed to the Press Information Bureau in 1946.
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| 34. | Which smart city is the first smart city in India to receive data from Google's EIE? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: The Environmental Insights Explorer (EIE) data from Google has officially been released in Aurangabad, according to the Aurangabad Smart City Development Corporation Limited (ASCDCL). |
| 35. | Which state has won the Khelo India Youth Games 2021 title with 52 gold medals on the final day? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: Haryana won the Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) 2021 title with 52 gold medals, of which, 10 medals in boxing on the final day. |
| 36. | Who has been named as the new MD and CEO of the NSE? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: Market regulator SEBI has named Ashish Chauhan as the new MD and CEO of the National Stock Exchange (NSE). |
| 37. | Which telecom company is ready to roll out the World's Most Advanced 5G network across India? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: Reliance Jio, India's largest digital services provider, is ready to roll out the world's most advanced 5G Network to make India a global leader in Digital Connectivity and Digital Solutions. |
| 38. | Which airline is bringing out a new policy, allowing pilots to fly after retirement? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: Air India has introduced a new policy, under which it will provide an extension of service to select pilots on a contract basis for a period of 5 years after retirement.
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| 39. | With the launch of the 7 new districts, the total number of districts in West Bengal has increased to 30.
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| 40. | Shushila Devi Likmabam became the first Judoka to win a medal at the Commonwealth Games 2022 with a silver in the women's judo 48kg final.
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Answer: Option C Explanation: Shushila Devi Likmabam became the first Judoka to win a medal at the Commonwealth Games 2022 with a silver in the women's judo 48kg final.
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