41. As per the latest World Economic Outlook released by IMF in April 2021, what would be India’s growth rate in FY 22?
[A] 10.5 %
[B] 12.5 %
[C] 14%
[D] 16%
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Correct Answer: B [12.5 %]
Notes:
The latest edition of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) World Economic Outlook was released recently.
It has raised India’s growth projection to 12.5 per cent for FY22 which made the country rank highest among all countries including both the emerging and advanced economies. This year, the country is expected to contract by 8 per cent.
42. Which organisation launched the “Global Diabetes Compact” programme?
[A] World Bank
[B] World Health Organisation
[C] IMF
[D] NITI Aayog
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Correct Answer: B [World Health Organisation]
Notes:
The World Health Organization (WHO) launched Global Diabetes Compact to fight the disease more effectively. This was launched during the centenary of the discovery of insulin.
The programme will focus on increasing access to diagnostic tools and medicines in low- and middle-income countries. The launch was hosted by WHO and the government of Canada along with many countries including Kenya, Fiji, Norway and Singapore and UN agencies.
43. “Blue Nature Alliance”, which was making news recently, is associated with which field?
[A] Ocean conservation
[B] Curbing GHG Emission
[C] Avoiding Single-Use plastic
[D] Afforestation
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Correct Answer: A [Ocean conservation]
Notes:
A new global marine initiative has been launched to protect and conserve 18 million square kilometres of the ocean over the next five years.
This initiative is known as the “Blue Nature Alliance”. It is led by several philanthropic organisations along with national governments, local communities, Indigenous peoples, scientists, and academics.
44. In how many bodies of the UN Economic and Social Council, India has been elected recently?
[A] One
[B] Two
[C] Three
[D] Five
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Correct Answer: C [Three]
Notes:
India has been elected to three bodies of the UN Economic and Social Council recently.
These three bodies include – Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, Executive Board of the World Food Programme and Executive Board of the U.N. Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women). India will hold these positions for a three year term in all these bodies.
45. Which country has adopted a new anti-espionage regulation to prevent ‘Foreign infiltration’ in key companies?
[A] India
[B] China
[C] USA
[D] Russia
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Correct Answer: B [China]
Notes:
China has unveiled a new anti-espionage regulation, which seeks to prevent ‘foreign infiltration’ in key companies and organisations.
Under the regulation, the National security authority will prepare lists of the firms that are susceptible to foreign infiltration and require security measures. The regulation will also draft the procedures to guard against foreign threats and espionage.
46. Which country has proposed to introduce self-driving cars by the end of 2021?
[A] India
[B] USA
[C] UK
[D] Japan
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Correct Answer: C [UK]
Notes:
The Government of the United Kingdom (UK) has proposed to permit operations of self-driving cars by end of the year 2021. The automated lane-keeping systems (ALKS) to be operationalised in the UK would be first in the world to be legalised.
The ALKS technology controls the position of driver less cars in a single lane and limits its speed to 60 kmph.
47. Which top contributor of UNFPA recently announced to cut 85% of aid funding pledged to UNFPA?
[A] USA
[B] Russia
[C] UK
[D] China
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Correct Answer: C [UK]
Notes:
The UN Population Fund announced that the United Kingdom Government has decided to cut 85% of aid funding pledged to the United Nations global family planning programme.
While the UK had pledged £154m for its projects, it is set to contribute only £23m this year. The UNFPA said the UK’s decision would be devastating for women and girls and their families across the world.
48. Crimson Solar Project, is a mega solar energy project, is to be set up in which country?
[A] UAE
[B] Russia
[C] Germany
[D] USA
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Correct Answer: D [USA]
Notes:
The USA Government has approved a major solar energy project in the California desert that would be capable of powering nearly 90,000 homes.
The USD-550 million Crimson Solar Project will be set up on 2,000 acres of federal land at California. It is being developed by Canadian Solar unit Recurrent Energy. This step aims to fight climate change, create jobs and reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
49. “Road Map 2030”, which was in the news recently, has been adopted by India with which country?
[A] China
[B] USA
[C] UK
[D] Japan
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Correct Answer: C [UK]
Notes:
India and UK have jointly adopted ‘Roadmap 2030’, during a virtual bilateral between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and British counterpart Boris Johnson.
The two leaders pledged to elevate this road map into a comprehensive strategic partnership. An Enhanced Trade Partnership was also announced by the two leaders along with an intent to form a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
50. Which country has officially passed a legislation to allow screening of future FDI and Special Economic Agreements?
[A] France
[B] Switzerland
[C] Denmark
[D] North Korea
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Correct Answer: C [Denmark]
Notes:
Denmark has officially passed a legislation, to prevent outside FDI and special economic agreements that may pose a threat to national security, through screening and potential interference.
The new law was developed following security concerns over a bid by China’s Huawei to build Denmark’s 5G network. However, Denmark’s biggest telecoms operator, TDC picked Ericsson over Huawei for the project.
