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191. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists :

List-I
(Variant of COVID-19)		List-II
(First identified in)
A. Alpha1. India
B. Beta2. Brazil
C. Gamma3. Britain
D. Delta4. South Africa

Code :

[amp_mcq option1=”A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1″ option2=”A-1, B-2, C-4, D-3″ option3=”A-1, B-4, C-2, D-3″ option4=”A-3, B-2, C-4, D-1″ correct=”option1″]

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The correct matching of the COVID-19 variants with the locations where they were first identified is as follows:
A. Alpha – 3. Britain (specifically, the UK)
B. Beta – 4. South Africa
C. Gamma – 2. Brazil
D. Delta – 1. India
These variants were initially referred to by geographical names but were later assigned Greek letters by the World Health Organization (WHO) for easier public communication and to avoid stigma.
The Alpha variant (B.1.1.7) was first detected in the UK. The Beta variant (B.1.351) was first detected in South Africa. The Gamma variant (P.1) was first detected in Brazil. The Delta variant (B.1.617.2) was first detected in India. The WHO continues to monitor and classify new SARS-CoV-2 variants.

192. Cyclone ‘Tauktae’ was named by

Cyclone ‘Tauktae’ was named by

[amp_mcq option1=”Maldives” option2=”Myanmar” option3=”Oman” option4=”Iran” correct=”option2″]

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Cyclone ‘Tauktae’, which formed in the Arabian Sea in May 2021, was named by Myanmar. The name ‘Tauktae’ is a Burmese word meaning ‘gecko’, a highly vocal lizard.
Tropical cyclones in the North Indian Ocean region are named by countries in the region on a rotational basis, following guidelines set by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) Panel on Tropical Cyclones.
The list of names is maintained by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), one of the six Regional Specialized Meteorological Centres (RSMCs) authorized to name tropical cyclones. The current list comprises names contributed by 13 member countries.

193. Who among the following has withdrawn from the French Open Tennis Tour

Who among the following has withdrawn from the French Open Tennis Tournament, 2021 in second round after controversy over media obligations?

[amp_mcq option1=”Coco Gauff” option2=”Serena Williams” option3=”Ana Bogdan” option4=”Naomi Osaka” correct=”option4″]

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The correct answer is D) Naomi Osaka.
– Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka withdrew from the French Open in May/June 2021 after she was fined for refusing to attend mandatory post-match press conferences.
– She cited mental health reasons for her decision and subsequent withdrawal from the tournament after winning her first-round match.
– The incident sparked a global conversation about athlete mental health and media obligations.
– Coco Gauff, Serena Williams, and Ana Bogdan were also participants in the French Open 2021, but it was Naomi Osaka whose withdrawal was directly linked to the controversy over media interactions.

194. E-100 pilot project, launched in Pune in June 2021, is related to the

E-100 pilot project, launched in Pune in June 2021, is related to the production and distribution of

[amp_mcq option1=”COVID vaccine” option2=”ethanol” option3=”electric vehicle” option4=”ethane” correct=”option2″]

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The correct answer is B) ethanol.
– The E-100 pilot project, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on World Environment Day (June 5) in 2021, is part of India’s initiative to promote ethanol blending in petrol.
– The project aimed at setting up a network for the production and distribution of E-100 fuel, which is 100% ethanol, though the immediate goal was achieving 20% ethanol blending (E-20) by 2025.
– Pune was chosen as the launch city for this pilot project.
– Ethanol is a biofuel produced from sugarcane, corn, rice, and other agricultural residues.
– Promoting ethanol blending aims to reduce India’s dependence on imported crude oil, cut carbon emissions, and support the agricultural sector.

195. Volcano Mount Merapi, which erupted in January 2021, is situated in

Volcano Mount Merapi, which erupted in January 2021, is situated in

[amp_mcq option1=”Thailand” option2=”China” option3=”Indonesia” option4=”Maldives” correct=”option3″]

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The correct answer is C) Indonesia.
– Mount Merapi is one of the most active stratovolcanoes in Indonesia.
– It is located on the border between the province of Central Java and the Special Region of Yogyakarta.
– It erupted multiple times in January 2021, causing evacuations and concerns among local residents.
– Indonesia is part of the Pacific Ring of Fire, making it one of the most volcanically active countries in the world.
– Mount Merapi has a history of frequent and dangerous eruptions.

196. Which one of the following countries has suggested the name ‘Amphan’ t

Which one of the following countries has suggested the name ‘Amphan’ to the cyclone that devastated parts of West Bengal and Bangladesh in May 2020 ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Bangladesh” option2=”Thailand” option3=”Maldives” option4=”India” correct=”option2″]

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The name ‘Amphan’ for the cyclone that hit West Bengal and Bangladesh in May 2020 was suggested by Thailand.
The naming of tropical cyclones in the North Indian Ocean follows a list provided by 13 countries in the region (Bangladesh, India, Iran, Maldives, Myanmar, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, UAE, Yemen). Names are used sequentially from the list.
‘Amphan’ was the last name in the previous list of names established in 2004. It was followed by a new list of names. The word ‘Amphan’ (pronounced as ‘Um-pun’) is a Thai word meaning ‘sky’.

197. Which one of the following is the top ranking country in the World Eco

Which one of the following is the top ranking country in the World Economic Forum’s 74th Global Energy Transition Index ?

[amp_mcq option1=”China” option2=”Switzerland” option3=”Sweden” option4=”India” correct=”option3″]

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Sweden was ranked as the top country in the World Economic Forum’s Global Energy Transition Index for multiple years around 2020.
The Global Energy Transition Index (ETI) by the WEF tracks the performance of countries on their energy system transition. Sweden consistently ranked high in recent years due to its strong performance in environmental sustainability, security, and access.
The index assesses countries based on their energy system performance across three dimensions: economic development and growth, environmental sustainability, and energy security and access, as well as the readiness of the transition environment. Other top-ranking countries often include Switzerland, Norway, Finland, etc.

198. Which one of the following ships was deployed in ‘Mission Sagar’, whic

Which one of the following ships was deployed in ‘Mission Sagar’, which was sent to different countries carrying Food and COVID related items on 10 May 2020 ?

[amp_mcq option1=”INS Kesari” option2=”INS Satpura” option3=”INS Shivalik” option4=”INS Gomati” correct=”option1″]

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The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Kesari was deployed for the first phase of ‘Mission Sagar’, which commenced on May 10, 2020. The mission aimed to deliver humanitarian assistance and disaster relief to friendly foreign countries in the Indian Ocean region during the COVID-19 pandemic. INS Kesari delivered food items, COVID-related medicines, and medical assistance teams to Maldives, Mauritius, Seychelles, Madagascar, and Comoros.
‘Mission Sagar’ is an initiative by the Indian government to extend assistance and support to friendly maritime neighbours.
INS Satpura and INS Shivalik are also Shivalik-class frigates of the Indian Navy, but INS Kesari, a Landing Ship Tank (Large), was specifically chosen for its capacity to carry significant quantities of relief material for the initial phase of Mission Sagar.

199. National Technology Day is observed on

National Technology Day is observed on

[amp_mcq option1=”9 August” option2=”8 September” option3=”11 May” option4=”17 May” correct=”option3″]

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National Technology Day in India is observed every year on May 11th. This day commemorates the successful nuclear tests conducted in Pokhran on May 11, 1998, and also marks the test flight of India’s first indigenous aircraft, the Hansa-3, and the successful test firing of the Trishul missile on the same day.
The day highlights the achievements of Indian scientists and engineers in technological innovation and encourages scientific and technological advancement.
The first nuclear test, Pokhran-I (Smiling Buddha), was conducted on May 18, 1974. May 11 is specifically linked to Pokhran-II (Operation Shakti) and other technological milestones of 1998.

200. Who among the following won the Fed Cup Heart Award, 2020 ?

Who among the following won the Fed Cup Heart Award, 2020 ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Sania Mirza” option2=”P V Sindhu” option3=”Saina Nehwal” option4=”Hima Das” correct=”option1″]

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Sania Mirza won the Fed Cup Heart Award in 2020 for the Asia/Oceania region. She was the first Indian recipient of this award. She dedicated the prize money to the Telangana Chief Minister’s Relief Fund to aid the fight against COVID-19.
The Fed Cup Heart Award recognizes players who have represented their country with distinction, shown exceptional courage, and demonstrated outstanding commitment to their team during the Fed Cup (now Billie Jean King Cup) competition.
Sania Mirza is a renowned Indian professional tennis player, widely regarded as one of the greatest female Indian tennis players ever. The other athletes listed (P V Sindhu, Saina Nehwal, Hima Das) are prominent Indian sportspersons but are not primarily associated with tennis.
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