1. The Ratle hydro-electric project is being constructed in which state/ UT?
[A] Arunachal Pradesh
[B] Jammu and Kashmir
[C] Sikkim
[D] Assam
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Correct Answer: B [Jammu and Kashmir]
Notes:
The Ratle hydro-electric project is a project under construction on Chenab River in Kisthwar district in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
After landslides hit the hydropower plant, 4 people died and over 15 people were injured. In 2021, the Union Cabinet gave its approval for the investment of Rs.5281.94 crore for 850 MW Ratle Hydro Electric (HE) Project.
2. Which country is the host of the ‘Global Climate Observing System (GCOS) conference’?
[A] Australia
[B] Italy
[C] Germany
[D] USA
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Correct Answer: C [Germany]
Notes:
The ‘Global Climate Observing System (GCOS)’ conference was organised in Darmstadt, Germany. It was hosted by Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites (EUMETSAT) and co-sponsored by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO, UNEP, and International Science Council.
As per the declaration of the conference, sustainable and long-term funding is essential to ensure the continuity and expansion of observations.
3. What is the TB incidence of India (per 1 lakh population) for the year 2021, as per the Global TB Report 2022?
[A] 101
[B] 210
[C] 510
[D] 1200
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Correct Answer: B [210]
Notes:
The World Health Organisation (WHO) released the Global TB Report 2022, which notes the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the diagnosis, treatment and burden of disease for TB.
India’s TB incidence for the year 2021 is 210 per 100,000 population, compared to the baseline year of 2015. There has been an 18% decline which is 7 percentage points better than the global average of 11%. India is placed at 36th position in terms of TB incidence rates.
4. Which state government signed MoU with CGFTMSE to facilitate flow of credit to MSME borrowers?
[A] Assam
[B] Meghalaya
[C] West Bengal
[D] Odisha
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Correct Answer: B [Meghalaya]
Notes:
Meghalaya government signed an MoU with the Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGFTMSE), to facilitate flow of credit to the MSE sector.
The MoU was signed CGTMSE under the Union Ministry of MSME to implement the ‘Meghalaya Credit Guarantee Scheme’. Currently, loans taken by MSME borrowers are covered under CGTMSE against a risk coverage of 75 per cent of the loan amount under various MSME schemes.
5. RBI has launched which type of Central Bank Digital Currency in its pilot phase?
[A] Retail
[B] Whole-sale
[C] Commodity
[D] Crypto-currency
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Correct Answer: B [Whole-sale]
Notes:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has launched the pilot for a central-bank-backed digital rupee for the wholesale segment.
RBI announced this in a statement on ‘Operationalisation of Central Bank Digital Currency-Wholesale (e ₹-W) Pilot’. The nine banks selected for the pilot are State Bank of India, Bank of Baroda, Union Bank of India, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Yes Bank, IDFC First Bank and HSBC.
6. Which racing driver won the Mexico Grand prix title?
[A] Lewis Hamilton
[B] Sergio Pérez
[C] Max Verstappen
[D] Charles Leclerc
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Correct Answer: C [Max Verstappen]
Notes:
Ace racing driver Max Verstappen won the Mexico Grand prix title in the year 2022. Lewis Hamilton came in second position and his Red Bull teammate, Sergio Pérez, came in third position.
With his 14th win this year Verstappen has made the record as the driver with the most victories across a single F1 season. In 20 races he has surpassed the figure previously held by Michael Schumacher, who took 13 from 18 races and Sebastian Vettel, who took 13 from 19 races.
7. India signed a MoU with which country on cooperation in the field of Water Resources Development and Management?
[A] Finland
[B] Denmark
[C] Austria
[D] New Zealand
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Correct Answer: B [Denmark]
Notes:
The Union cabinet approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Denmark on cooperation in the field of Water Resources Development and Management.
Both the countries launched a Joint Statement on establishment of Green Strategic Partnership. A Centre of Excellence for Smart Water Resources Management and a smart Lab on Clean River waters in Varanasi is also planned.
8. Who is the head of the panel set up to strengthen the assessment and accreditation of higher educational institutions?
[A] K Radhakrishnan
[B] Kasturi Rangan
[C] Amitabh Kant
[D] V K Paul
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Correct Answer: A [K Radhakrishnan]
Notes:
The Central Government has set up a high-level panel to strengthen the assessment and accreditation of higher educational institutions.
The committee has been formed under the chairmanship of K Radhakrishnan, chairperson, Board of Governors, IIT Kanpur. He is also the chairperson of IIT Council Standing Committee.
9. Which is the most powerful rocket ever launched from the Earth, as of November 2022?
[A] Minuteman Heavy
[B] Falcon Heavy
[C] Long March 5b
[D] PSLV 52
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Correct Answer: B [Falcon Heavy]
Notes:
SpaceX launched its Falcon Heavy rocket, sending several U.S. military satellites into orbit. This is the most powerful launched ever from the Earth.
This was SpaceX’s 50th launch of 2022 as SpaceX’s workhorse Falcon 9 rocket has launched 49 missions so far this year. The present pace of the space company is a launch every 6.10 days.
10. Which institution released the Adaptation Gap Report 2022?
[A] WEF
[B] UNEP
[C] UNFCCC
[D] NITI Aayog
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Correct Answer: B [UNEP]
Notes:
The United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) launched a report titled ‘Adaptation Gap Report 2022: Too Little, Too Slow – Climate adaptation failure puts world at risk’.
The report finds that the world must urgently increase efforts to adapt to these impacts of climate change. The report also lists the progress in planning, financing, and implementing adaptation actions.