11. As per the 10th Edition of Hurun Global Rich List 2021, which country has the highest number of billionaires?
[A] U.S
[B] China
[C] India
[D] Germany
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Correct Answer: B [China]
Notes:
According to the 10th Edition of Hurun Global Rich List 2021, China leads with the highest number of billionaires at 1058 followed by the U.S and India.
The index also highlighted that the world added 8 billionaires a week in 2020. The total wealth of all billionaires across the globe rose 32 per cent during the review period.
12. What is the theme of World Wildlife Day 2021?
[A] Forests and Livelihoods: Sustaining People and Planet
[B] For people, For planet, For ecosystem
[C] Forests – Pillars for people and planet
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Forests and Livelihoods: Sustaining People and Planet]
Notes:
World Wildlife Day is observed on March 3 across the world to celebrate wildlife and create awareness about the adverse impact of human activities and climate change on the wildlife.
This year, it is being celebrated under the theme- Forests and Livelihoods: Sustaining People and Planet.
13. Which rare species of native Australian bee was recently spotted along the east coast of Australia?
[A] Pharohylaeus lactiferous
[B] Apis dorsata
[C] Apis florea
[D] Apis cerana indica
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Correct Answer: A [Pharohylaeus lactiferous]
Notes:
Pharohylaeus lactiferous is a rare species of native Australian bee that was recently spotted along the east coast of Australia. It was last spotted a century ago in 1923 in Queensland and only 6 individuals have ever been found.
The invertebrate is threatened by wildfires, land fragmentation and climate change.
14. Which malware is alleged to be behind the October blackout in Mumbai?
[A] Trojan Horse
[B] Spyware
[C] Blackware
[D] ShadowPad
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Correct Answer: D [ShadowPad]
Notes:
ShadowPad is a malware that is alleged to be behind the October blackout in Mumbai. It has been linked to Chinese cyberattacks in the past too.
It was discovered in the year 2017. It was found injected into software updates by NetSarang, a legitimate software provider.
15. UNGA has declared 2023 as which special year, based on the resolution led by India?
[A] International Year of Millets
[B] International Year of Ocean
[C] International Year of Solar Energy
[D] International Year of Blue Economy
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Correct Answer: A [International Year of Millets]
Notes:
The United Nations General Assembly has unanimously declared 2023 as the International Year of Millets.
The unanimously adopted resolution was sponsored by India and supported by over 70 nations. The co-sponsors of the declaration include Bangladesh, Kenya, Nepal, Nigeria, Russia and Senegal, and all Member States of the UN.
16. Which Commission is going to introduce a Digital Green Pass?
[A] UNESCO
[B] European Commission
[C] PAHO
[D] OHSC
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Correct Answer: B [European Commission]
Notes:
The European Commission is to introduce a Digital Green Pass on March 17, when a summit focusing on travel and mobility will take place.
The Digital Green Pass will have information related to vaccination, test results and statements of recovery. The objective of this initiative is to enable safe opening of Europe and ensure safe movement in the European Union or abroad.
17. Which country has launched the satellite Arktika-M?
[A] US
[B] Russia
[C] UK
[D] France
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Correct Answer: B [Russia]
Notes:
The Russian Space Agency has launched its satellite Arktika-M. This satellite is intended to monitor the climate in the Arctic region.
A Soyuz rocket took off from the Russian cosmodrome in Kazakhstan carrying Russia’s first satellite launched for monitoring the Arctic’s climate. Russia seeks to utilise the energy-rich region for the nation’s developmental interest.
18. According to recently published Municipal Performance Index, which city ranked first in the category of Million-plus cities?
[A] Indore
[B] Lucknow
[C] Surat
[D] Bhopal
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Correct Answer: A [Indore]
Notes:
The Centre recently published the Municipal Performance Index (MPI). In this index, Indore was ranked first in the category of Million-plus cities. It is followed by Surat and Bhopal.
While in the ‘less-than-million category’, New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has been ranked first and is followed by Tirupati and Gandhinagar.
19. Which is the headquarters of the UN’s Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)?
[A] Geneva
[B] Brussels
[C] Rome
[D] Paris
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Correct Answer: A [Geneva]
Notes:
The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) was set up in 1947 by the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
It is headquartered at Geneva, Switzerland. As per the recent report published by the UNECE, trapping and storing carbon dioxide emissions from fossil power generation and industry is needed = to achieve carbon neutrality.
20. Which country has suspended its Defence cooperation with Myanmar, over its recent military takeover?
[A] New Zealand
[B] Australia
[C] United Kingdom
[D] India
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Correct Answer: B [Australia]
Notes:
Australia has suspended its defence cooperation with Myanmar because of the military takeover of the government and detention of an Australian citizen.
The country is also redirecting humanitarian aid from the government entities to minorities in the country. It has also suspended Defense training program worth 1.5 million Australian dollars.
