31. Which Union Ministry organised the 12th edition of ‘Delhi Dialogue (DD)’ in 2022?
[A] Ministry of Home Affairs
[B] Ministry of External Affairs
[C] Ministry of MSME
[D] Ministry of Electronics and IT
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of External Affairs]
Notes:
Union External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar addressed the Ministerial Session of the 12th edition of Delhi Dialogue in New Delhi, attended by other ASEAN Foreign Ministers. The theme this year of DD-XII is ‘Building Bridges in the Indo-Pacific’.
The dialogue followed the Special ASEAN-India Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (SAIFMM), hosted by India in New Delhi. The 24th ASEAN-India Senior Officials meeting also took place in New Delhi.
32. As per recent MFIN report, which is the largest state in terms of the outstanding portfolio of microfinance loans?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Tamil Nadu]
Notes:
According to the quarterly report published by Microfinance Institutions Network (MFIN), Tamil Nadu has displaced West Bengal to emerge as the largest State in terms of the outstanding portfolio of microfinance loans.
The gross loan portfolio (GLP) of Tamil Nadu as of March 31, 2022 stood at ₹36,806 crore while the overall microfinance industry has a total GLP of ₹2,85,441 crore as of March 31, 2022. Banks held the largest share of the portfolio in micro-credit followed by NBFC-MFIs.
33. Which major country announced emergency measures including using of coal, after shortage of supply of Gas from Russia?
[A] UK
[B] Australia
[C] Germany
[D] France
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Correct Answer: C [Germany]
Notes:
Germany announced emergency measures including increased use of coal to boost gas storage levels and to phase out imports.
As Germany relies on Russia for most of its gas, it is affected after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine which led to cut in deliveries. The new measures include increased reliance on coal-fired power plants and an auction system to incentivise industry to consume less.
34. 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.
35. Which Union Ministry has declared certain resources of ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank and NPCI as ‘critical information infrastructure’?
[A] Ministry of Electronics and IT
[B] Ministry of Finance
[C] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
[D] Ministry of Home Affairs
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Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Electronics and IT]
Notes:
The Union Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) has declared IT resources of ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank and National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) as ‘critical information infrastructure’.
The Information Technology Act of 2000 defines ‘Critical Information Infrastructure’ as a “computer resource, the incapacitation or destruction of which shall have debilitating impact on national security, economy, public health or safety”. The government has the power to declare any data, database, IT network or communications infrastructure as CII.
36. ‘Whoever, Whatever, Whenever. Everyone has a right to seek safety’ is the theme of which international day observed in June?
[A] World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
[B] World Refugee Day
[C] World UN Peacekeepers Day
[D] World Child Labour Awareness Day
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Correct Answer: B [World Refugee Day]
Notes:
Every year, World Refugee Day is observed on June 20, to highlight the difficulties faced by refugees who have been displaced from their homes.
The United Nations has celebrated this day since 2001 and the day marks the 50th anniversary of the 1951 refugee convention. The theme for this year’s World Refugee Day is ‘Whoever, Whatever, Whenever. Everyone has a right to seek safety.
37. UNSC 1267 committee, that was recently in news, was set up in which year?
[A] 1999
[B] 2001
[C] 2020
[D] 2022
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Correct Answer: A [1999]
Notes:
The UNSC 1267 committee was set up in the year 1999. It was strengthened in 2001 following the 9/11 attack. Its members include both the permanent and non-permanent members of the UNSC. It is also known as Da’esh and Al Qaeda Sanctions Committee.
38. Which of the following is a tri-state protected area?
[A] Bandhavgarh National Park
[B] National Chambal Sanctuary
[C] Blackbuck National Park
[D] Achanakmar-Amarkantak Biosphere Reserve
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Correct Answer: B [National Chambal Sanctuary]
Notes:
National Chambal Sanctuary was established in 1979 as a riverine sanctuary. It is situated near the tri-point of Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. It currently houses the largest population of Gharials in wild.
39. Swadesh Darshan scheme is the initiative of which union ministry?
[A] Ministry of Culture
[B] Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
[C] Ministry of Tourism
[D] Ministry of Railways
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Correct Answer: C [Ministry of Tourism]
Notes:
Swadesh Darshan Scheme was launched by the Ministry of Tourism for the integrated development of theme-based tourist circuits in India. Under this central sector scheme, central financial assistance will be provided to states and union territories for the infrastructural development of the tourist circuits.
40. Which is the venue of the 2022 UN Ocean Conference?
[A] Portugal
[B] Spain
[C] Italy
[D] India
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Correct Answer: A [Portugal]
Notes:
United Nations Ocean Conference is set to be organized from June 27 to July 1 in Lisbon, Portugal. It will be co-hosted by the governments of Kenya and Portugal.
The aim of the conference is to promote science-based innovative solutions needed to ensure sustainable management of ocean. It seeks to promote green technology and innovative use of marine resources. The conference will discuss solutions to address threats to health, ecology, economy and governance of the ocean.