31. Kudumbashree is a flagship community-oriented programme of which state?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Kerala
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Odisha
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Correct Answer: B [Kerala]
Notes:
Kudumbashree is a flagship community-oriented programme of Kerala. Recently, the Kerala Government has planned to start an online platform to deliver products manufactured by Kudumbashree and other micro, small and medium production units.
The state also inaugurated the State-level seed capital financial assistance scheme, in which assistance will be given to self-help Groups as part of the Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro food processing Enterprises (PMFME) project.
32. When is the ‘International Observe the Moon Night’ observed every year?
[A] October 16
[B] October 19
[C] October 21
[D] October 23
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Correct Answer: A [October 16]
Notes:
Every year, 16th October is observed as International Observe the Moon Night (InOMN), which is an event marking the night when moon is near the first quarter phase.
On this date, the moon will be in waxing gibbous, an intermediate phase in which it is not yet full. Celebration of this event is sponsored annually by the Solar System Exploration Division at NASA.
33. Which firm supplied P-8I long range maritime patrol aircraft to Indian Navy?
[A] Boeing
[B] SpaceX
[C] DRDO
[D] Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd
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Correct Answer: A [Boeing]
Notes:
The Indian Navy received its 11th P-8I long range maritime patrol aircraft from Boeing. The Navy has signed a contract of 12 P-8Is from Boeing in two batches.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also launched an ‘Integrated Unmanned Road Map for Indian Navy’ at the second edition of the Naval Commanders Conference. This will outline all unmanned aerial and underwater platforms and efforts of the Navy in modernisation.
34. Ministry of Culture is organising the Abhidhamma Day, along with which state?
[A] Bihar
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Sikkim
[D] Meghalaya
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Correct Answer: B [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
The Union Ministry of Culture, International Buddhist Confederation in association with the Government of Uttar Pradesh is organising the Abhidhamma Day on the auspicious occasion of Ashwin Poornima.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is also participating in an event marking Abhidhamma Day at Mahaparinirvana Temple. Eminent monks from Sri Lanka, Thailand, Myanmar, South Korea, Nepal, Bhutan, Cambodia and ambassadors of several nations will take part in occasion.
35. What is the rank of India in the 2021 Mercer CFS Global Pension Index survey?
[A] 14
[B] 27
[C] 32
[D] 40
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Correct Answer: D [40]
Notes:
India has ranked 40th out of 43 pension systems across the world in the 2021 Mercer CFS Global Pension Index survey.
In 2020, India was placed at 34th position out of 39 pension systems. Iceland was ranked highest with an overall index value of 84.2 while Thailand had the lowest overall index value at 40.6.
The index analyses the strengths of retirement pension systems around three sub-indexes – adequacy, sustainability and integrity.
36. What is India’s total public health sector allocation (% of GDP), as per the Union Budget 2021-22?
[A] 1.2
[B] 1.75
[C] 2.0
[D] 3.0
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Correct Answer: A [1.2]
Notes:
As per the Union Budget 2021-22, the total public health sector allocation stood at 1.2 per cent of the gross domestic product (GDP).
The FICCI and KPMG in India released a report titled ‘COVID-19 Induced Healthcare Transformation in India’. As per the report, India needs to raise public health spending to 2.5 – 3.5 per cent of GDP to support healthcare transformation. The report also suggests to set up a district level Health System Index.
37. The United Nations has recently set up a special trust fund for which country, to tackle economic crisis?
[A] Iran
[B] Venezuela
[C] Afghanistan
[D] Sri Lanka
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Correct Answer: C [Afghanistan]
Notes:
The United Nations has recently set up a special trust fund for Afghanistan, amidst its economic crisis.
The primary aim of the trust fund is to inject liquidity into Afghan households. As per the UN Development Programme’s (UNDP), Germany had pledged 50 million euros ($58m) to the fund. International Monetary Fund announced that Afghanistan’s economy is set to contract up to 30 percent this year.
38. Which country has reported hundreds of cases of infection caused by the bacteria salmonella?
[A] USA
[B] China
[C] Japan
[D] Australia
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Correct Answer: A [USA]
Notes:
Over 650 cases of infection caused by the bacteria salmonella (Salmonellosis) have been reported in the US. The outbreak is suspected to have been caused by contaminated onions.
Though there were no fatalities, over 100 patients were hospitalised. As of now, the infections have been linked to whole, fresh onions imported from Mexico between the beginning of July and end-August this year.
39. Which institution released the ‘Global Threat Assessment report 2021’?
[A] UNICEF
[B] WeProtect Global Alliance
[C] CRY
[D] World Economic Forum
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Correct Answer: B [WeProtect Global Alliance]
Notes:
WeProtect Global Alliance, a global movement released the ‘Global Threat Assessment report 2021’. As per the report, COVID-19 contributed to a significant spike in child sexual exploitation and abuse online.
WeProtect Global Alliance is a global movement of more than 200 governments, private sector companies and civil society organisations. It aims to transform the global response to child sexual exploitation and abuse online.
40. Which country has passed a new Education Law, to balance between academics, rest and physical education?
[A] China
[B] UK
[C] India
[D] Norway
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Correct Answer: A [China]
Notes:
China has passed a new Education Law to reduce students’ homework and off-school tutoring. It aims to strike a balance between academics, rest and physical education.
China has been making large efforts to exercise strict controls over the citizens’ personal and social lives. There have been several legislations to limit the time kids and youth spend on playing video games.