41. Which Union Ministry launched the “Green Energy Open Access Portal”?
(A) Ministry of Power
(B) Ministry of Rural Development
(C) Ministry of environment Forest and Climate Change
(D) Ministry of Home Affairs
Answer:
(A) Ministry of Power
Explanation:
The Ministry of Power launched the Green Energy Open Access Portal to accelerate India’s renewable energy goals and ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and green energy for all.
42. Jal Jeevan Mission was announced on Independence Day of which year?
(A) 2014
(B) 2016
(C) 2019
(D) 2021
Answer:
(C) 2019
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the Jal Jeevan Mission on August 15, 2019, with the aim of providing safe and adequate drinking water through individual household tap connections to all rural households in India by 2024.
43. The Indian Wildlife Protection Act was implemented in the year
(A) 1972
(B) 1978
(C) 1970
(D) 1975
Answer:
(A) 1972
Explanation:
The Wild Life (Protection) Act was enacted by the Parliament of India in 1972 for the protection of plant and animal species and to prevent hunting and illegal trade in wildlife.
44. Teaching of Mahavira, which was written about 1500 years ago, are currently present at which place?
(A) Sarnath
(B) Patliputra
(C) Valabhi
(D) Vajji
Answer:
(C) Valabhi
Explanation:
The teachings of Mahavira and his followers were transmitted orally for several centuries before they were finally written down at a place called Valabhi in Gujarat, about 1500 years ago.
45. Which state implements “Indra Gandhi Shehri Rozgar Guarantee Yojana”?
(A) Rajasthan
(B) Chhattisgarh
(C) Punjab
(D) Nagaland
Answer:
(A) Rajasthan
Explanation:
The Rajasthan government launched the Indira Gandhi Shehri Rozgar Guarantee Yojana to provide 100 days of guaranteed employment in a year to families residing in urban areas of the state.