1. Which institution approved the Guidelines for Institutional Development Plan (IDP) for Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)?
[A] NITI Aayog
[B] UGC
[C] AICTE
[D] CBSE
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Correct Answer: B [UGC]
Notes:
Recently, the University Grants Commission (UGC) approved the Guidelines for Institutional Development Plan (IDP) for Higher Education Institutions (HEIs).
These guidelines are intended to assist HEIs in attaining academic and research excellence while enhancing the quality of teaching and learning. Additionally, the IDP will offer direction to HEIs in exercising academic, administrative, financial, and business autonomy, while maintaining accountability.
2. Which state is set to launch ‘Shubhayatra’ scheme to provide financial support to overseas emigrants from the State?
[A] West Bengal
[B] Kerala
[C] Karnataka
[D] Punjab
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Correct Answer: B [Kerala]
Notes:
The Kerala state government is set to roll out a unique scheme to provide financial support to first-time overseas emigrants from Kerala.
Titled ‘Shubhayatra’, the project envisages creating a positive and productive migration ecosystem by providing a financial assistance of up to ₹2 lakh with a tax holiday for six months and interest subvention to meet the incidental expense of eligible candidates.
3. Which personality has said that the Earth has entered an “era of global boiling”?
[A] US President
[B] UN Secretary-General
[C] WMO Chief
[D] IMF Chief
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Correct Answer: B [UN Secretary-General]
Notes:
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres delivered a powerful message on climate change, urging immediate radical action to address the record-shattering July temperatures.
He said that this phenomenon indicate that the Earth has entered an ‘era of global boiling’ surpassing warming phase.
4. Which north-eastern state exported over 1.3 tonnes of Pineapples to the Middle East?
[A] Assam
[B] Arunachal Pradesh
[C] Meghalaya
[D] Mizoram
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Correct Answer: C [Meghalaya]
Notes:
Department of Agriculture and Farmer’s Welfare, Government of Meghalaya and Meghalaya Basin Management Agency (MBMA) has recently facilitated market linkages of over 1.3 tonnes of Pineapples to the Middle East.
The pineapples from Meghalaya are being sold across malls in Dubai, Kuwait and Sharjah.
5. Which Asian country recorded a 27% rise in tiger population since 2015?
[A] India
[B] Sri Lanka
[C] Bhutan
[D] Nepal
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Correct Answer: C [Bhutan]
Notes:
On International Tiger Day, it was revealed that Bhutan’s Tiger population has grown by 27% since the previous count in 2015.
The announcement was made following the culmination of Bhutan’s National Tiger Survey 2021-22.
6. Which country has decided to suspend the operation of its Taipan helicopter fleet?
[A] USA
[B] Russia
[C] Australia
[D] China
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Correct Answer: C [Australia]
Notes:
After a fatal military drill accident resulting in four deaths, Australia has decided to suspend the operation of its Taipan helicopter fleet.
During the Talisman Sabre exercise, in which 30,000 military personnel from countries like Fiji, France, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Tonga, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Germany were involved, the helicopter was taking part.
7. Which country launched the ‘Cleanup to clean energy’ plan?
[A] India
[B] USA
[C] Japan
[D] Germany
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Correct Answer: B [USA]
Notes:
As part of its ‘Cleanup to Clean energy’ plan, the US government has announced that it will transform Cold War sites into largest solar power project.
Formerly employed for atomic bomb development, these sites are now positioned to significantly contribute to promoting clean energy initiatives throughout the United States.
8. Which institution released the ‘2023 Plastic Overshoot Day Report’?
[A] Earth Action
[B] WMO
[C] UNEP
[D] Oxfam International
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Correct Answer: A [Earth Action]
Notes:
The ‘2023 Plastic Overshoot Day’ Report was released recently by the Swiss-based research consultancy Earth Action.
According to this report, approximately 68,642,999 tonnes of extra plastic waste will be dumped into the environment this year.
9. Iceberg Alley, which was seen in the news, is located in which country?
[A] Ukraine
[B] Bangladesh
[C] Canada
[D] Australia
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Correct Answer: C [Canada]
Notes:
A massive iceberg was observed drifting towards Newfoundland, a Canadian island, recently.
The location, known as ‘Iceberg Alley’, frequently witnesses such colossal ice formations and was where the Titanic struck an iceberg and sank in 1912.
10. Which Union Ministry launched the e-CARe portal?
[A] Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
[B] Ministry of External Affairs
[C] Ministry of Defence
[D] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
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Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Health and Family Welfare]
Notes:
Union Health Ministry announced the launch of e-CARe (e-clearance for after life remains) portal to bring bodies from abroad.
Nodal officers from the Airport Health Organisation (APHO) will monitor the portal throughout the day.