1. Which institution released the report titled ‘Tobacco: Poisoning Our Planet’?
[A] NITI Aayog
[B] World Health Organization
[C] UNICEF
[D] Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
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Correct Answer: B [World Health Organization]
Notes:
The World Health Organization (WHO) released a report titled ‘Tobacco: Poisoning Our Planet’ to coincide with World No Tobacco Day.
It found that the tobacco industry is responsible for the annual loss of eight million human lives, 600 million trees, 200,000 hectares of land, 22 billion tonnes of water, and releases about 84 million tonnes of CO2 into the Earth’s atmosphere. The report called for steps to make the industry more accountable for the destruction.
2. Which country has recently signed a free trade agreement (FTA) with the United Arab Emirates?
[A] Australia
[B] Israel
[C] France
[D] Italy
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Correct Answer: B [Israel]
Notes:
Israel has signed a free trade agreement with the United Arab Emirates, its first big trade pact with an Arab state.
The agreement, which aimed at boosting trade between the two Middle Eastern nations, would encourage more Israeli companies to set up offices in the UAE, particularly in Dubai. The deal with Israel is UAE’s second bilateral free trade agreement after a similar accord with India in February.
3. ‘Operation Rakth Chandan’ was associated with which institution?
[A] Narcotics Control Bureau
[B] Indian Army
[C] Indian Navy
[D] Directorate of Revenue Intelligence
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Correct Answer: D [Directorate of Revenue Intelligence]
Notes:
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) recently launched Operation Rakth Chandan recovered 14.63 MT of Red Sanders estimated at Rs 11.70 crores in the international market.
The red sanders were seized from a consignment at ICD Sabarmati which was to be exported to Sharjah, UAE. The suspect container was scanned through a ‘container scanning device’.
4. Who has been appointed as the MD and CEO of NARCL (National Assets Reconstruction Company Ltd)?
[A] Urjit Patel
[B] Natarajan Sundar
[C] Ashwani Bhatia
[D] Nitin Chugh
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Correct Answer: B [Natarajan Sundar]
Notes:
Former State Bank of India Deputy Managing Director Natarajan Sundar has been appointed as the Managing Director and CEO of NARCL (National Assets Reconstruction Company Ltd) as MD & CEO.
NARCL is the joint initiative of Public and Private Sector Banks, and is expected to takeover bad loans from banks and focus on resolution and recoveries. NARCL has shareholding from 15 Indian Banks and Canara Bank is the sponsor bank.
5. What is the theme of the ‘World No Tobacco Day 2022’?
[A] Tobacco: A Threat to our Humanity
[B] Tobacco: A Threat to our Environment
[C] Tobacco: A Threat to Health
[D] Dangers of smoking
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Correct Answer: B [Tobacco: A Threat to our Environment]
Notes:
World No Tobacco Day is observed on May 31 every year to create awareness of the dangers of smoking, tobacco companies and their business practices.
This year’s theme for World No Tobacco Day 2022 is ‘Tobacco: A Threat to our Environment.’ Nearly 3.5 million hectares of land are destroyed every year to grow tobacco. As per the United Nations, consumption of tobacco kills more than 8 million people every year.
6. India signed a ‘Vision statement for defence cooperation’ with which country?
[A] Australia
[B] Israel
[C] Italy
[D] France
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Correct Answer: B [Israel]
Notes:
India and Israel adopted a ‘Vision statement’ for strengthening defence cooperation in future. The statement marked 30 years of diplomatic ties between the two countries.
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his Israeli counterpart held bilateral talks in New Delhi. The two leaders discussed defence cooperation and the global and regional defence scenario. Israel recently signed the instrument of ratification of the International Solar Alliance.
7. Which organisation organised the ‘Start-up India-2022 Expo and Conclave’?
[A] Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
[B] Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI)
[C] PHD Chamber of Commerce
[D] NITI Aayog
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Correct Answer: C [PHD Chamber of Commerce]
Notes:
Union Minister of State Dr Jitendra Singh addressed the ‘Start-up India-2022 Expo and Conclave’ as the Chief Guest.
It was organised by the PHD Chamber of Commerce in New Delhi. After the launch of ‘StartUp India StandUp India’, the number of StartUps in India has grown to 70,000 from about 400 from 2014 to 2022.
8. Which country passed the world’s first “Fair Repair Act”?
[A] China
[B] Russia
[C] USA
[D] UK
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Correct Answer: C [USA]
Notes:
The New York state legislature has recently passed the “Fair Repair Act”, which requires digital electronics manufacturers to make parts, tools, information, and software available to consumers and independent repair shops.
The independent repair shops will finally be able to compete with manufacturers. As per the New York assembly, the act levels the playing field for independent repair shops, and reduces the e-waste footprint on the environment.
9. Which is the venue of the ‘Khelo India Youth Games 2021’?
[A] Sikkim
[B] Haryana
[C] Karnataka
[D] Kerala
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Correct Answer: B [Haryana]
Notes:
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the fourth edition of Khelo India Youth Games-2021’at Panchkula, Haryana.
As many as 4,700 athletes, including 2,262 girls, will be participating in 25 sports. Jay and Vijay are the mascots of the game, with the theme song of ‘Hum Hum’ and regional mascot Dhakad. KIYG 2021 will be held over 5 cities namely Panchkula, Shahbad, Ambala, Chandigarh and Delhi.
10. Who was honoured for film and television achievements at the MTV Movie & TV Awards 2022?
[A] Jennifer Lopez
[B] Tom Cruise
[C] Will Smith
[D] Angelina Jolie
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Correct Answer: A [Jennifer Lopez]
Notes:
Actor Jennifer Lopez is selected for her film and television achievements at the MTV Movie & TV Awards.
The Generation Award celebrates actors whose diverse contributions in both film and television have turned them into household names. Previous recipients include Scarlett Johansson, Dwayne Johnson, Tom Cruise, Will Smith among others. Jack Black will receive the Comedic Genius Award.