1. India recently announced a contribution of USD 5 million to the Science and Technology fund of which bloc?
[A] SAARC
[B] ASEAN
[C] G-20
[D] ISA
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Correct Answer: B [ASEAN]
Notes:
India announced an additional contribution of USD 5 million to the ASEAN-India science and technology fund.
The contribution aims to enhance cooperation in sectors of public health, renewable energy and smart agriculture. ASEAN-India Science & Technology Collaboration started in 1996 with the establishment of the ASEAN India S&T working group (AIWGST).
2. When was the ‘National Hydrogen Mission’ launched?
[A] 2002
[B] 2007
[C] 2010
[D] 2021
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Correct Answer: D [2021]
Notes:
India recently submitted its Long-Term Low Emission Development Strategy to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) at COP 27.
The National Hydrogen Mission, which was launched in 2021, aims to make India a green hydrogen hub. India also aspires to maximize the use of electric vehicles, ethanol blending to reach 20% by 2025.
3. Which state has ordered complete ban on public display of weapons and songs glorifying violence?
[A] Kerala
[B] Punjab
[C] Jharkhand
[D] West Bengal
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Correct Answer: B [Punjab]
Notes:
Punjab’s Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government ordered a complete ban on public display of weapons and songs glorifying violence.
The order also directed that a complete ban will be imposed in carrying or showing off weapons in public gatherings, religious places, functions or other events.
4. Which team won the ‘Twenty20 World Cup title 2022’?
[A] England
[B] Australia
[C] India
[D] Pakistan
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Correct Answer: A [England]
Notes:
England claimed their second Twenty20 World Cup title with a five-wicket win over Pakistan at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Ben Stokes scored an unbeaten half-century as the country won the title. Sam Curran was named the player of the match and the player of the tournament.
5. Which state is the host of the ‘53rd edition of the International Film Festival of India’?
[A] West Bengal
[B] Goa
[C] Karnataka
[D] Odisha
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Correct Answer: B [Goa]
Notes:
The ‘53rd edition of the International Film Festival of India’ will be hosted in the state of Goa in November 2022.
Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement award is to be given to Spanish film director Carlos Saura. France is the ‘Spotlight’ country of the event. The second edition of ‘75 Creative Minds of Tomorrow’, an initiative by the Ministry of Broadcasting and Information will also be organised.
