21. What is the theme of the “International Universal Health Coverage Day” 2021?
[A] Sustainable Health Coverage
[B] Leave No One’s Health Behind: Invest in Health Systems for All
[C] Universal access to Healthcare
[D] Equitable and healthy society
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Correct Answer: B [Leave No One’s Health Behind: Invest in Health Systems for All]
Notes:
Universal Health Coverage Day is observed every year on December 12. According to UN, this year’s theme – “Leave No One Behind When It Comes to Health: Invest in Health Systems for All”.
Universal Health Coverage Day seeks to renew global efforts to ensure that people have access to health care when they need it and progress toward a more equitable and healthy society.
22. River Seine, which was seen in the news recently, is located in which country?
[A] Russia
[B] France
[C] Australia
[D] China
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Correct Answer: B [France]
Notes:
The Seine is a 777-kilometre-long river situated in northern France. The opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics on July 26, 2024, will be held on the River Seine.
Athletes and officials from more than 200 countries will sail almost 6 kilometres (4 miles) between the Pont d’Austerlitz and Pont d’Iena bridges in Paris.
23. What is the 2021 growth forecast for India, as per ADB’s recent update?
[A] 8.5%
[B] 9.7%
[C] 10.4%
[D] 11.7%
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Correct Answer: B [9.7%]
Notes:
The Asian Development Bank trimmed its 2021 growth forecast for India to 9.7% from the earlier estimate of 10.0% made in September. However it left the 2022 growth forecast unchanged at 7.5%.
The growth forecasts for developing Asia for this year and next were also slashed to 7.0% and 5.3%, in order to reflect risks and uncertainty brought by the new Omicron coronavirus variant.
24. Which State/UT Government announced a scheme to offer community-based free yoga classes to people?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Gujarat
[C] Delhi
[D] Goa
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Correct Answer: C [Delhi]
Notes:
The Delhi government launched the “Dilli Ki Yogshala” programme, under which it will offer free yoga classes to people within their housing societies, colony parks or community centres.
Under the scheme, 400 certified yoga instructors from Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University (DPSRU) and Delhi TTE Team will teach yoga lessons to people at their doorsteps in the city.
25.
What is the new name of the Bihar Makhana (Fox nuts)?
[A] Mithila Makhana
[B] Sabour Makhana
[C] Patna Makhana
[D] Kosala Makhana
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Correct Answer: A [Mithila Makhana]
Notes:
The Geographical Indications Registry (GIR) has accepted the plea to rename Bihar Makhana as Mithila Makhana.
It also suggested amendments in the brand logo to reflect its origins along with identifying and protecting the product’s Geographical Indications (GI) rights. Makhana or fox nut is one of the most famous products of mithila region, span across Bihar and Jharkand.
26. Which organisation released the ‘State of the world’s land and water resources for food and agriculture (SOLAW 2021) report?
[A] IMF
[B] FAO
[C] World Bank
[D] WEF
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Correct Answer: B [FAO]
Notes:
The state of the world’s land and water resources for food and agriculture (SOLAW 2021) report was released by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
From 8 to 9 December 2021, the Land and Water Days are hosted by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). The central theme of SOLAW 2021 is “Systems at breaking point”.
27. Keechant Sewell, is the first female head of the Police Force of which country?
[A] Australia
[B] Germany
[C] United States
[D] Finland
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Correct Answer: C [United States]
Notes:
Keechant Sewell has been named the New York City’s next police commissioner, making her the first woman to lead the nation’s largest police force.
Keechant Sewell was a Long Island police official. The 49-year-old will also be the third Black person to serve as New York Police Department commissioner. Among about 35,000 uniformed members of the department, around 45% are white, 30% are Hispanic, 15% are Black and 10% are Asian.
28. ‘Red umbrella’ is a symbol for the rights of which section of the population?
[A] Sex workers
[B] LGBT Activists
[C] Environmental Activists
[D] Animal Activists
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Correct Answer: A [Sex workers]
Notes:
International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers is observed every year on December 17. It seeks to highlights the hate crimes committed against sex workers all over the globe.
‘Red umbrella’ is an important symbol for sex worker rights and is used for events which are held on December 17. The red umbrella symbol was first used by sex workers in Venice, Italy, in the year 2001.
29. Joumou soup, which was placed in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List, is associated with which country?
[A] Nepal
[B] Myanmar
[C] UAE
[D] Haiti
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Correct Answer: D [Haiti]
Notes:
Joumou soup of the Caribbean country Haiti has been recently placed in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List.
The traditional Haitian soup is seen as a symbol of the nation’s independence. The soup became a symbol of things not allowed to slaves under French domination until Haiti gained independence in 1804, as the first nation created by insurgent Black slaves.
30. Rishihood University was inaugurated in which state/UT?
[A] Gujarat
[B] New Delhi
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Haryana
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Correct Answer: B [New Delhi]
Notes:
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu inaugurated Rishihood University, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. Rajya Sabha MP, Founder and Chancellor of Rishihood University Suresh Prabhu was also present during the occasion.
The university has launched many initiatives to promote social impact such as the Center for Water, Center for Innovation in Governance, etc.