1. World Health Organisation (WHO) certified which countries as Malaria-free recently?
[A] India and Sri Lanka
[B] Azerbaijan and Tajikistan
[C] Pakistan and Afghanistan
[D] Nepal and Bangladesh
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Correct Answer: B [Azerbaijan and Tajikistan]
Notes:
Recently, the World Health Organisation certified Azerbaijan and Tajikistan as Malaria-Free Countries.
They succeeded in eliminating the Anopheles mosquito-borne disease in their territories. In Tajikistan and Azerbaijan, the last cases of regional spread of Plasmodium vivax malaria were discovered in 2012 and 2014.
2. Which country has recently agreed to join the ‘Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership’?
[A] Israel
[B] United Kingdom
[C] UAE
[D] Brazil
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Correct Answer: B [United Kingdom]
Notes:
Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) is a Free Trade Agreement.
It was agreed between 11 countries in Pacific Rim. United Kingdom has recently agreed to join this pact.
3. Which country hosted the first ‘India-Central Asia Culture Ministers’ Meeting’?
[A] India
[B] Kyrgyzstan
[C] Kazakhstan
[D] Tajikistan
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Correct Answer: A [India]
Notes:
Minister of Culture, Tourism and Development of North Eastern Region G. Kishan Reddy hosted the first India-Central Asia Culture Ministers’ Meeting virtually.
The Culture Ministers of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan participated in the meeting. The India-Central Asia Summit hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2022.
4. Which country has invited Prime Minister to visit as a guest at the annual Bastille Day parade?
[A] France
[B] USA
[C] Ukraine
[D] Afghanistan
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Correct Answer: A [France]
Notes:
France has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Paris as a guest at the annual Bastille Day parade in July.
The Prime Minister and French President Emmanuel Macron are expected to discuss a number of major agreements including those on the Indo-Pacific region, nuclear power and defence, as the two countries mark the 25 th year of their strategic partnership.
5. Which institution released the ‘World Energy Transitions: Outlook 2023’ report?
[A] International Renewable Energy Agency
[B] International Monetary Fund
[C] World Bank
[D] United Nations Environment Programme
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Correct Answer: A [International Renewable Energy Agency]
Notes:
The “World Energy Transitions: Outlook 2023” Report was released recently by the International Renewable Energy Agency.
According to this report, while significant progress has been made towards increasing renewable energy generation, the global energy transition is still falling short of the 1.5°C pathway.
6. When is the ‘International Day of Conscience’ observed?
[A] April 2
[B] April 4
[C] April 5
[D] April 8
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Correct Answer: C [April 5]
Notes:
The International Day of Conscience is observed every year on April 5. It was established by the UNGA in 2019 to highlight the importance of human conscience.
Kingdom of Bahrain had submitted a draft resolution titled ‘Promoting the Culture of Peace with Love and Conscience’, which was adopted by the UNGA.
7. Which state topped the ‘India Justice Report 2022’ among the large and mid-sized states?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Karnataka
[D] Rajasthan
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Correct Answer: C [Karnataka]
Notes:
India Justice Report 2022 is a national periodic reporting that measures the capacity of the four pillars of justice system (police, prison system, judiciary and legal aid).
Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Telangana took up the top three spots among the 18 large and mid-sized States (population above 10 million).
8. ‘Hay Fever’ is associated with which country?
[A] Japan
[B] China
[C] Australia
[D] UK
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Correct Answer: A [Japan]
Notes:
Japan’s Hay Fever is the seasonal allergic reaction caused due to large quantities of pollen from trees during the spring time.
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida recently made commitment to combat this health issue. It is a significant health issue in Japan during the spring months and affects millions of people each year.
9. Dibang Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in which state/UT?
[A] Sikkim
[B] Assam
[C] Arunachal Pradesh
[D] West Bengal
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Correct Answer: C [Arunachal Pradesh]
Notes:
Idu Mishmi is a sub-tribe of the larger Mishmi group in Arunachal Pradesh and Tibet.
Idu Mishmi people are currently opposing National Tiger Conservation Authority’s proposal to notify Dibang Wildlife Sanctuary in Arunachal Pradesh as a tiger reserve due to concerns regarding access to the forest.
10. Which country signed several economic agreements in energy, agriculture among other sectors, with China?
[A] France
[B] Germany
[C] UK
[D] Italy
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Correct Answer: A [France]
Notes:
France and China have signed several economic agreements involving major companies in sectors such as transport, energy, agriculture, culture and science during President Emmanuel Macron’s trip to China.
One of the deals will create a new assembly line in French aircraft manufacturer Airbus’ Tianjin factory so the company can double its production capacity of A320 models.