31. ‘PartNIR Innovation Center’, which was found in news, is associated with which global bloc?
[A] EU
[B] BRICS
[C] ASEAN
[D] G 20
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Correct Answer: B [BRICS]
Notes:
The BRICS Partnership on New Industrial Revolution (PartNIR) Innovation Center signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB).
The MoU aims to facilitate bilateral cooperation in such fields as artificial intelligence, industrial internet, energy conservation and environmental protection. The BRICS PartNIR Innovation Center was launched in Xiamen in December 2020.
32. Which organisation released the report ‘Making the right to social security a reality for domestic workers ‘?
[A] UNICEF
[B] UN Women
[C] ILO
[D] World Bank
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Correct Answer: C [ILO]
Notes:
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) released the ‘Making the right to social security a reality for domestic workers’ report.
As per the report, only six per cent of domestic workers worldwide have access to comprehensive social protection. 76.2 per cent of domestic workers (57.7 million people) are women, who are more vulnerable.
33. What is the theme of the ‘World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought’ 2022?
[A] Reduced Harmful activities
[B] Rising up from drought together
[C] Healthy Soil; Healthy Earth
[D] Degradation to Restoration
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Correct Answer: B [Rising up from drought together]
Notes:
World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is marked every year on 17 June across the world. The day focuses on turning degraded land into healthy or fertile soil to combat desertification.
The theme for World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is – Rising up from drought together. United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification is a Convention to combat desertification and mitigate the effects of drought.
34. Which country has recently pledged to cut carbon emissions by 43% from 2005 levels by 2030?
[A] China
[B] India
[C] USA
[D] Australia
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Correct Answer: D [Australia]
Notes:
Australia’s new Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced ambitious climate targets for his country.
He has pledged to cut carbon emissions by 43% from 2005 levels by 2030, up from the previous government’s target of between 26% and 28%. Australia is one of the world’s highest per capita carbon emitters. While Canada is aiming to reduce emissions up to 40% by 2030 from 2005 levels, U.S has a target of 52%.
35. Which state has signed a joint declaration in the field of integrated water resources management?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Haryana
[C] Odisha
[D] Kerala
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Correct Answer: B [Haryana]
Notes:
The Haryana state government and Israel have signed a joint declaration in the field of integrated water resources management and capacity building.
The Joint Cooperation Agreement was signed by the Project Director of Atal Bhujal Yojana, Haryana with the representative of Israel, to make significant transformation in water management sector.
36. The Multinational Peacekeeping Exercise “Ex Khaan Quest -2022” was organised in which country?
[A] France
[B] Oman
[C] Mongolia
[D] Iran
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Correct Answer: C [Mongolia]
Notes:
The Multinational Peacekeeping Exercise “Ex Khaan Quest -2022” was conducted at Ulaanbaatar in Mongolia.
The exercise provided a platform for mutual learning and sharing best practices amongst the armies from 16 Nations. The Indian contingent consisting of personnel from the Ladakh Scouts participated in the exercise. Mock tactical operations as per United Nations (UN) mandate among other exercise were held.
37. Which organisation has developed the Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Mark III, recently induced by the Indian Coast Guard?
[A] DRDO
[B] HAL
[C] BEL
[D] NSIL
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Correct Answer: B [HAL]
Notes:
The Indian Coast Guard’s Eastern Region inducted the Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Mark III, the first aircraft of the newly created “840 Squadron”.
It was indigenously designed and developed Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Mark III by the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). HAL has delivered 13 out of 16 such aircraft to the Indian Coast Guard till date.
38. Where was the new species of crab named Lamarckdromia beagle discovered?
[A] Brazil
[B] Palau
[C] Australia
[D] New Zealand
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Correct Answer: C [Australia]
Notes:
Lamarckdromia beagle is a new species of crab discovered off Western Australia’s south coast. It was named in honour of HMS Beagle – the ship on which Charles Darwin explored the world while undertaking his research.
39. Pink bollworm, which made news recently, infests which of the following crops?
[A] Rice
[B] Cotton
[C] Betel leaves
[D] Arecanut
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Correct Answer: B [Cotton]
Notes:
The pink bollworm (Pectinophora gossypiella) is a pest that infests cotton farms. It is native to Asia. However, this invasive species has spread throughout the cotton-producing countries. Currently, several parts of Punjab are facing the threat of attack by pink bollworm.
40. PNS Taimur, which was delivered by China to Pakistan, is a __?
[A] Corvette
[B] Frigate
[C] Destroyer
[D] Aircraft carrier
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Correct Answer: B [Frigate]
Notes:
PNS Taimur is the second Type 054A/P frigate received by Pakistan from China. The vessel was commissioned at the Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard in Shanghai. In January this year, PNS Tughril became the first Type 054A/P frigate to be part of the Pakistan Navy Fleet.