Reports and Indices Current Affairs MCQs
11. As per the UNFPA Report, which country is expected to be the most populated by mid-2023?
[A] China
[B] India
[C] USA
[D] Indonesia
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Correct Answer: B [India]
Notes:
As per the ‘United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)’s State of World Population 2023’ report, India’s population is expected to reach 1.429 billion by the end of the year, according to the U.N. China will be at second place, with 1.426 billion people.
This will make India the most populous country in the world for the first time. This number is expected to be 2.96 million more than the population of China.
12. As per the first Census of Water Bodies, what per cent of water bodies are in rural areas?
[A] 57.1 %
[B] 67.1 %
[C] 87.1 %
[D] 97.1 %
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Correct Answer: D [97.1 %]
Notes:
For the first time in the history of the country, the Ministry of Jal Shakti has conducted the first-ever census of water bodies across the nation.
As per the census, 24.24 lakh water bodies have been enumerated in the country, out of which 97.1% are in rural areas and only 2.9% are in urban areas. Top 5 States in terms of number of water bodies are West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Assam.
13. Which institution has prepared the White Paper on ‘Gearing Up To Solve Food Security Challenges’?
[A] NABARD
[B] FCI
[C] Atal Innovation Mission
[D] FSSAI
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Correct Answer: C [Atal Innovation Mission]
Notes:
The white paper on ‘Gearing Up to Solve Food Security Challenges’ was prepared by the Atal Innovation Mission in partnership with the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) and with support from the Rabo Foundation and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
It recommended that states develop their own Agri-Tech policies in order to encourage the growth of agriculture-focused start-ups, while also facilitating the adoption of digital licensing systems.
14. As per the Hurun’s Global Unicorn Index, what is the rank of India?
[A] First
[B] Third
[C] Fifth
[D] Seventh
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Correct Answer: B [Third]
Notes:
As per the Hurun’s Global Unicorn Index, India has retained its 3rd spot as the country with the highest number of unicorns worldwide.
With 68 new unicorns, India lags behind the US and China, which have 666 and 316 unicorns, respectively. India added 14 new unicorns since the pandemic began, but none of the start-ups made it to the top 10. According to the report, BYJU’s is the top-most unicorn in India, with a valuation of USD 22 billion, followed by Swiggy and Dream11.
15. Which institution released a report titled ‘State of Global Climate’?
[A] WMO
[B] IMF
[C] WEF
[D] UNEP
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Correct Answer: A [WMO]
Notes:
According to the World Meteorological Organization’s (WMO) State of Global Climate Report, the unprecedented heat in Europe in 2022 resulted in several countries experiencing record-breaking temperatures.
This contributed to deaths of at least 15,000 individuals, which is more than any other single extreme climate event.
16. Which institution released ‘A Breakthrough For People and Planet’ report?
[A] UN
[B] WEF
[C] IMF
[D] ADB
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Correct Answer: A [UN]
Notes:
The report titled “A Breakthrough For People and Planet: Effective And Inclusive Global Governance for Today And The Future” was released recently by the UN’s High-Level Advisory Board (HLAB) on Effective Multilateralism.
The report provides an ambitious strategy to overhaul the global governance system.
17. As per the recently released NHA Estimates for India 2019-20, which is the share of Out-of-Pocket Expenditure (OOPE) in total Health Expenditure (THE)?
[A] 47.1%
[B] 59.2%
[C] 60.4%
[D] 90.1%
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Correct Answer: A [47.1%]
Notes:
As per the recently released National Health Account (NHA) estimates report for India 2019-20, the share of Out-of-Pocket Expenditure (OOPE) in total Health Expenditure (THE) has declined from 62.6% to 47.1%.
The continuous decline in the OOPE in the overall health spending is observed to be in line with the increased public spending in health care, which show progress towards Universal Health Coverage in India.
18. As per a recent study, trees and crops endemic to which country have higher ‘Air Pollution Tolerance Index’?
[A] India
[B] Brazil
[C] Chile
[D] Sri Lanka
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Correct Answer: A [India]
Notes:
The Air Pollution Tolerance Index is a tool used to assess the tolerance capacity of a crop or tree species against air pollution. A new study has found that certain trees and crops endemic to India have high APTI.
Trees such as pipal, neem, mango and crops like maize, pigeon pea and safflower, which are endemic to India can help lower the impact of air pollution by absorbing and filtering pollutants.
19. Which is the most innovative state as per the ‘National Manufacturing Innovation Survey (NMIS) 2021-22’?
[A] West Bengal
[B] Karnataka
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Telangana
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Correct Answer: B [Karnataka]
Notes:
The ‘National Manufacturing Innovation Survey (NMIS) 2021-22: Summary for Policymakers’ was released recently.
The survey was undertaken by the Department of Science and Technology, in collaboration with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO). As per the survey, Karnataka is the most innovative state in manufacturing followed by Telangana.
20. The ‘National Conference of National Police Mission (NPM)’ is organised in which state/UT?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Punjab
[D] Goa
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Correct Answer: A [New Delhi]
Notes:
The 4th National Conference of National Police Mission (NPM) was organized recently.
Issues like the establishment of the National Financial Investigation Bureau, Mobile CCTNS (Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and System), use of drones and establishment of Uniform Service Recruitment Boards were among eight key topics discussed in the 4th National Conference of National Police Mission (NPM).
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