1. 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.
2. What is the position of India in the ISSF World Championships 2022 medal tally?
[A] First
[B] Second
[C] Fifth
[D] Tenth
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Correct Answer: B [Second]
Notes:
Indian shooters ended the ISSF World Championships campaign with the best-ever record of 38 medals, which placed India second in the tally after China.
The rifle/pistol competitions were held at Egyptian capital Cairo while shotgun competitions were held at Osijek, Croatia. In the previous world championships in Changwon, Korea in 2018, Indian squad finished with 27 medals. India also bagged three 2024 Paris Olympic quotas, this time.
3. Which state launched the ‘Investment and Employment Promotion Policy, 2022’?
[A] Kerala
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Karnataka
[D] Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh Cabinet gave its nod to the state’s new ‘Investment and Employment Promotion Policy, 2022’.
The new policy categorises investments into four major categories – Large, Mega, Super Mega and Ultra Mega. The new policy will provide attractive incentives for the development of private industrial parks.
4. Which word has been selected as the ‘Word of the Year 2022 by Collins dictionary’?
[A] Lock Down
[B] Permacrisis
[C] Pandemic
[D] Non-Fungible Token
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Correct Answer: B [Permacrisis]
Notes:
‘Permacrisis’, a term that describes ‘an extended period of instability and insecurity’, has been named Word of the Year 2022 by Collins dictionary
The word relates to the challenges posed by climate change, the war in Europe, a cost-of-living crisis and political chaos. It was first used in academic contexts in the 1970s. In 2020, Collins picked “lockdown” as its word of the year and last year, it opted for “NFT- Non-fungible token”.
5. Which singer has been honoured with the French government’s highest honour- Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des award?
[A] Sudha Raghunathan
[B] Aruna Sairam
[C] Shuba Mudgal
[D] Prabha Atre
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Correct Answer: B [Aruna Sairam]
Notes:
Carnatic vocalist, composer, humanitarian and speaker Aruna Sairam has been honoured with the French government’s highest honour- Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des award.
Aruna Sairam has been selected for this award not just for her achievements in singing but also for her contribution towards development of the Indo-France relationship.
6. Which city is the host of the ‘World Travel Market (WTM) 2022?
[A] London
[B] Paris
[C] New York
[D] Lausanne
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Correct Answer: A [London]
Notes:
India’s Union Ministry of Tourism is set to participate in World Travel Market (WTM) 2022, to be held in London.
WTM is one of the largest international travel exhibitions. The theme of this year`s exhibition is ‘The Future of Travel Starts Now’. During 2019, the contribution of travel and tourism to India’s GDP was 5.19% and it accounted for 79.86 million direct and indirect jobs.
7. Which institution launched the fourth edition of ‘Innovations for You’ coffee table book?
[A] NITI Aayog
[B] Reserve Bank of India
[C] UIDAI
[D] National Innovation Foundation
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Correct Answer: A [NITI Aayog]
Notes:
Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) of NITI Aayog launched the fourth edition of ‘Innovations for You’ coffee table book.
It features as many as 75 successful women entrepreneurs of India, which are supported by Atal Incubation Centres (AICs) of AIM, NITI Aayog. The ‘Innovations for You’ series captures how start-ups are innovating to create a sustainable future.
8. ‘Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas’ is observed on the birth anniversary of which leader?
[A] B R Ambedkar
[B] Birsa Munda
[C] Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
[D] Ayyan Kaali
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Correct Answer: B [Birsa Munda]
Notes:
In 2021, the Union government had declared 15th November as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas dedicated to the memory of brave tribal freedom fighters.
November 15 is the birth anniversary of Birsa Munda, an iconic freedom fighter, social reformer and revered tribal leader of the country. Education Ministry will celebrate Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas in schools and higher educational institutions across the country.
9. Which organisation released the ‘State of the Global Climate in 2022’ report?
[A] UNEP
[B] WMO
[C] FAO
[D] UNFCCC
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Correct Answer: B [WMO]
Notes:
The World Meteorological Organization released the provisional State of the Global Climate in 2022 report.
As per the report, the past eight years are on track to be the eight warmest on record, fuelled by rising greenhouse gas concentrations and accumulated heat. It also cited that extreme heat-waves, drought and devastating flooding have affected millions and cost billions this year.
10. Who has been appointed as the Secretary of the Department of Financial Services (DFS) in November 2022?
[A] Vivek Joshi
[B] Subash Chandra Garg
[C] Urjit Patel
[D] M K Jain
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Correct Answer: A [Vivek Joshi]
Notes:
Senior bureaucrat Vivek Joshi took charge as the Secretary of the Department of Financial Services (DFS) under the Ministry of Finance.
He replaced Sanjay Malhotra who is set to take over as Revenue Secretary. Prior to this appointment, Vivek Joshi, a 1989 batch IAS officer, was the Registrar General and Census Commissioner under the Ministry of Home Affairs.