11. The Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) in its recent assessment report mentioned which Indian city for sustainable transportation?
[A] Chennai
[B] New Delhi
[C] Kolkata
[D] Mumbai
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Correct Answer: C [Kolkata]
Notes:
The Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) recently released the Part C of its sixth assessment report. The main finding of the latest IPCC report is that the world must focus on reducing dependency on fossil fuel.
The report mentioned Kolkata in respect of shifting from private to public transport. It highlighted that the urban mobility transitions in Kolkata show interconnected policy as well as institutional and socio-cultural drivers for socio-technical change.
12. ‘Salwa Judum movement’ was associated with which Indian state?
[A] Punjab
[B] Chhattisgarh
[C] Jharkhand
[D] West Bengal
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Correct Answer: B [Chhattisgarh]
Notes:
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel announced that a plan is being developed to rehabilitate those people who migrated to neighbouring states during the Salwa Judum movement around 15 years ago.
Salwa Judum, an anti-Naxal operation powered by vigilante groups, was kicked off in 2005-06 in Bastar. It forced several tribals to flee and settle in neighbouring states.
13. The Antarctic Treaty, which was seen in the news, was signed in which year?
[A] 1919
[B] 1936
[C] 1959
[D] 1991
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Correct Answer: C [1959]
Notes:
The Antarctic Treaty was signed in 1959 by 12 countries and came into force in 1961. It aimed to demilitarize the Antarctic zone and establish it to be used for peaceful research activities. India signed the Antarctic Treaty in 1983.
Recently, the Union Earth Sciences Minister Dr Jitender Singh tabled the draft Indian Antarctic Bill, 2020. It is the first domestic legislation with regard to Antarctica in India. It extends the jurisdiction of Indian courts to Antarctica. As many as 27 countries have domestic legislations on Antarctica.
14. Which country launched the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI)?
[A] Australia
[B] Japan
[C] India
[D] Sri Lanka
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Correct Answer: C [India]
Notes:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had launched the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) during his address at the UN Climate Action Summit in 2019.
Madagascar has recently become the 30th country to join the India-backed CDRI. The CDRI is a global partnership that aims to promote the resilience of infrastructure systems to climate and disaster risks.
15. Which milestone has been achieved by India’s agricultural products export in the year 2021-22?
[A] USD 10 billion
[B] USD 20 billion
[C] USD 50 billion
[D] USD 100 billion
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Correct Answer: C [USD 50 billion]
Notes:
India’s agricultural products export touched a new milestone by crossing USD 50 billion in the year 2021-22.
This is also the highest level ever achieved for agriculture exports from India. The agricultural exports have grown by 19.92% during 2021-22 to touch USD 50.21 billion. As per the data, the highest ever exports have been achieved for staples like rice (USD 9.65 billion), wheat (USD 2.19 billion), sugar (USD 4.6 billion).
16. Which is the host country of COP28 Climate Summit 2023?
[A] India
[B] UAE
[C] Australia
[D] UK
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Correct Answer: B [UAE]
Notes:
The United Arab Emirates has been selected as the host country of COP28 Climate Summit 2023. The UN Climate Summit is to be held at Abu Dhabi.
Abu Dhabi announced that it would start banning single-use plastic bags from June. It plans to completely get rid of single-use styro-foam cups, plates and food containers by 2024. UAE has also declared it aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
17. ‘International Day of Reflection on 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi’ in which country, is observed on 7 April by the UN?
[A] Rwanda
[B] South Africa
[C] Ethiopia
[D] Egypt
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Correct Answer: A [Rwanda]
Notes:
On 7 April, UNESCO commemorates the International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.
The day was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2003. The date marks the beginning of the genocide perpetrated against members of the Tutsi minority by the Hutu extremist-led government. Over 1 million Tutsi were systematically murdered along with Moderate Hutu and others who opposed the massacres.
18. As per recent guidelines of RBI, Commercial Banks can open digital banking units (DBUs) in which category of places?
[A] Tier 1 to Tier 3 centres
[B] Tier 3 to Tier 6 centres
[C] Tier 1 to Tier 6 centres
[D] Tier 4 to Tier 6 centres
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Correct Answer: C [Tier 1 to Tier 6 centres]
Notes:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released the guidelines on setting up of digital banking units (DBUs). Commercial banks (other than RRBs, payment banks and LABs) with past digital banking experience are permitted to open DBUs in tier 1 to tier 6 centres
The Budget speech for 2022-2023 announced setting up of 75 DBUs in 75 districts to commemorate 75 years of independence of the country.
19. Which organisation launched the first fully private astronaut mission to the International Space Station?
[A] NASA
[B] ISRO
[C] SpaceX
[D] ESA
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Correct Answer: C [SpaceX]
Notes:
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched Ax-1, a mission from Houston-based Company Axiom Space. It is the first fully private astronaut mission to the International Space Station.
The four-member crew officially began a ten-day journey that will include eight days aboard the International Space Station. Their capsule is known as Endeavour.
20. Union Cabinet approved MoU between SEBI (India) and the Financial Regulatory Commission of which country?
[A] Cuba
[B] Mongolia
[C] Sri Lanka
[D] Bangladesh
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Correct Answer: B [Mongolia]
Notes:
The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal for signing a bilateral MoU between Securities and Exchange Board of India and Financial Regulatory Commission, Mongolia.
The MoU will strengthen the information sharing framework leading to effective enforcement of securities laws, and also help in establishing a technical assistance programme.