Reports and Indices Current Affairs MCQs
91. “A Decade of Documenting Migrant Deaths” report, recently released by which organization?
[A] International Labour Organization (ILO)
[B] World Trade Organization (WTO)
[C] International Monetary Fund (IMF)
[D] International Organization for Migration (IOM)
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Correct Answer: D [International Organization for Migration (IOM) ]
Notes:
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) published “A Decade of Documenting Migrant Deaths” marking ten years of its Missing Migrants Project (MMP), initiated in 2014. Key findings reveal over one-third of migrants from conflict zones, with two-thirds of deaths unidentified. Major causes include drowning, accidents, and suffocation. Brain drain exacerbates economic inequalities.
92. Global Hepatitis Report 2024, recently released by which organization?
[A] WHO
[B] UNICEF
[C] UNDP
[D] WTO
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Correct Answer: A [WHO]
Notes:
The 2024 WHO Global Hepatitis Report highlights India’s high prevalence, with 2.9 crore cases of hepatitis B and 0.55 crore cases of hepatitis C. Released during the World Hepatitis Summit, WHO aims to eliminate hepatitis by 2030. The report underscores the importance of awareness, vaccination, and healthcare. In 2022, India saw 50,000 new hepatitis B cases, 1.4 lakh hepatitis C cases, and 1.23 lakh deaths. Diagnosis and treatment rates remain low, emphasizing the need for urgent action.
93. Fiscal Monitor Report, recently seen in news, is published by which organization?
[A] WTO
[B] WHO
[C] IMF
[D] UNDP
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Correct Answer: C [IMF]
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The IMF’s Fiscal Monitor warns against relying solely on industrial policy initiatives to spur economic growth in the US, Europe, and beyond. Released biannually by the IMF’s Fiscal Affairs Department, it offers insights into public finance trends, fiscal outlooks, and policy implications for the global economy. Projections, aligned with the World Economic Outlook and Global Financial Stability Report, are crafted by IMF desk economists following WEO guidelines.
94. Which institution secured the 45th rank in Engineering and Technology of Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings 2024?
[A] IIT Bombay
[B] IIT Kanpur
[C] IIT Madras
[D] IIT Roorkee
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Correct Answer: A [IIT Bombay]
Notes:
IIT Bombay climbed to 45th in Engineering and Technology in the 2024 QS World University Rankings, scoring 79.1/100. The QS ranks universities in 55 disciplines; results released by the UK-based agency highlight IIT Bombay’s strengths in various fields including Minerals and Mining (25th), Data Science and AI (30th), Civil and Structural Engineering (42nd), and others. Notably, it improved by two places from 2023 in Engineering and Technology.
95. According to World Cybercrime Index 2024, what is the rank of India in cybercrime globally?
[A] 8th
[B] 9th
[C] 10th
[D] 11th
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Correct Answer: C [10th]
Notes:
An international team led by the University of Oxford and UNSW Canberra introduces the inaugural ‘World Cybercrime Index’. Drawing from data collected through a survey of 92 experts, it ranks roughly 100 countries based on cybercrime prevalence. Key findings reveal concentrated threats, with Russia leading, followed by Ukraine, China, USA, Nigeria, and Romania. The score of India was recorded at 6.13 and was ranked 10th in the list of 15 countries. Cybercrime costs are projected to skyrocket, reaching $13.82 trillion by 2028.
96. Plastic Overshoot Day 2024 report, recently released by which Non- profit organization?
[A] Earth Action
[B] American National Red Cross
[C] United Way
[D] INSO
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Correct Answer: A [Earth Action ]
Notes:
Earth Action released the Plastic Overshoot Day 2024 report, marking the point when global plastic waste surpasses manageable levels, leading to environmental harm. The Global Plastic Overshoot Day is projected for September 5th, with India’s on April 23rd. Key findings show a 7.11% increase in plastic waste since 2021, with 12 countries responsible for 60% of mismanaged waste. India, classified as a Low-Waste-Producing Polluter, faces challenges like improper disposal and additive use. Recommendations include local waste management infrastructure and policies like Extended Producer Responsibility.
97. State of World Population 2024 report, recently released by which organization?
[A] World Bank
[B] United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
[C] United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
[D] United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
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Correct Answer: B [United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) ]
Notes:
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) released the 2024 State of the World’s Population report in April 2024. India leads with a population of 144.17 crore, expected to double in 77 years. 68% aged 15-64, with a Total Fertility Rate of 2.0. Life expectancy at birth is 71 and 74 years for men and women respectively. Child marriage rates were 23%, and women with disabilities face up to 10 times more gender-based violence. Marginalized communities are largely ignored despite 30 years of SRH progress.
98. State of the Climate in Asia 2023 report, recently seen in the news, is released by which organization?
[A] International Labour Organization
[B] Food and Agriculture Organization
[C] World Health Organization
[D] World Meteorological Organization
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Correct Answer: D [World Meteorological Organization]
Notes:
The WMO State of the Climate in Asia 2023, the fourth edition of annual climate reports, involved various institutions, including NMHSs, RCCs, and UN agencies. It highlights key climate indicators, impacts, and risks, addressing physical science, socio-economic, and policy aspects. In 2023, Asia experienced its second-highest mean temperature, extreme heat events, and record sea-surface temperature anomalies. Hydrometeorological hazards led to over 2,000 fatalities and affected millions, with floods and storms predominating.
99. Which organization recently released a report titled “Towards a Regenerative Blue Economy – Mapping the Blue Economy”?
[A] International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
[B] Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
[C] World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
[D] Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)
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Correct Answer: A [International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)]
Notes:
The IUCN released a report titled “Towards a Regenerative Blue Economy – Mapping the Blue Economy,” proposing a definition and principles for a Regenerative Blue Economy (RBE). The RBE model aims for effective regeneration and protection of ocean ecosystems, along with sustainable economic activities and fair prosperity. It emphasizes protection, restoration, and resilience of marine ecosystems, prioritizing inclusion, fairness, and indigenous rights, while excluding activities like oil extraction and deep-sea mining for carbon reduction and ecosystem preservation.
100. Global Report on Food Crises (GRFC) 2024, recently in news, is produced annually by which organization?
[A] Food Security Information Network (FSIN)
[B] World Health Organization (WHO)
[C] International Labour Organization (ILO)
[D] Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
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Correct Answer: A [Food Security Information Network (FSIN)]
Notes:
The 2024 Global Report on Food Crisis (GRFC) revealed alarming statistics, with nearly 282 million people experiencing acute food insecurity in 59 countries in 2023. Produced annually by the Food Security Information Network (FSIN), the report analyzed 1.3 billion people across these nations. Conflict, extreme weather, and economic shocks were identified as major drivers of food crises, with conflict particularly affecting regions like Palestine and Sudan, impacting 135 million people.
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