1. Which institution released the ‘Cost-of-Living Crisis in Developing Countries’ report?
Correct Answer: A [UNDP]
Notes:
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) released a report on ‘Cost-of-Living Crisis in Developing Countries’. It shows that inflation will have only negligible impact on poverty in India.
As per the report, targeted transfers help poorer households cope with price spikes. In India, targeted and time-bound transfers of food and cash were given to the vulnerable through PMGKAY and PMGKY.
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) released a report on ‘Cost-of-Living Crisis in Developing Countries’. It shows that inflation will have only negligible impact on poverty in India.
As per the report, targeted transfers help poorer households cope with price spikes. In India, targeted and time-bound transfers of food and cash were given to the vulnerable through PMGKAY and PMGKY.
2. What is the rate of retail inflation recorded in India in June 2022?
Correct Answer: C [7.01 per cent]
Notes:
As per the recent data released by the NSO, retail inflation slowed down marginally to 7.01 per cent in June from 7.04 per cent in May 2022 due to moderation in food inflation.
The inflation rate continued to remain above the 7 per cent mark for the third month in a row. It is higher than the Reserve Bank of India’s target of 2+/-4 per cent for the medium term, for two quarters.
As per the recent data released by the NSO, retail inflation slowed down marginally to 7.01 per cent in June from 7.04 per cent in May 2022 due to moderation in food inflation.
The inflation rate continued to remain above the 7 per cent mark for the third month in a row. It is higher than the Reserve Bank of India’s target of 2+/-4 per cent for the medium term, for two quarters.
3. Which is the venue of the ‘National Conference of State Agriculture & Horticulture Ministers’?
Correct Answer: C [Bengaluru]
Notes:
Two days’ National Conference of State Agriculture & Horticulture Ministers was inaugurated in Bengaluru, Karnataka
Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar launched “Platform of Platforms (PoPs) under e-NAM”. The conference is organised by Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, to commemorate Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.
Two days’ National Conference of State Agriculture & Horticulture Ministers was inaugurated in Bengaluru, Karnataka
Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar launched “Platform of Platforms (PoPs) under e-NAM”. The conference is organised by Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, to commemorate Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.
4. Which institution releases the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) output data?
Correct Answer: B [National Statistical Office]
Notes:
National Statistical Office (NSO), under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme implementation (MoSPI), releases the the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growth data.
The IIP growth rose to 19.6% in May as against 7.1% in April. The manufacturing sector’s output grew 20.6% in May this year, while the mining output climbed 10.9%, and power generation increased 23.5%.
National Statistical Office (NSO), under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme implementation (MoSPI), releases the the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growth data.
The IIP growth rose to 19.6% in May as against 7.1% in April. The manufacturing sector’s output grew 20.6% in May this year, while the mining output climbed 10.9%, and power generation increased 23.5%.
5. Which company is set to produce India’s first Quadrivalent Human Papillomavirus vaccine (qHPV) against cervical cancer?
Correct Answer: B [Serum Institute of India]
Notes:
The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) approved India’s first Quadri-valent Human Papillomavirus vaccine (qHPV) against cervical cancer.
The qHPV vaccine will be manufactured by Pune-based Serum Institute of India (SII). Cervical cancer is the second most frequent cancer among women in India between the ages of 15 and 44.
The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) approved India’s first Quadri-valent Human Papillomavirus vaccine (qHPV) against cervical cancer.
The qHPV vaccine will be manufactured by Pune-based Serum Institute of India (SII). Cervical cancer is the second most frequent cancer among women in India between the ages of 15 and 44.