Reports and Indices Current Affairs MCQs
41. As per StanC research report, India’s per capita income is likely to grow to what amount, by fiscal 2030?
[A] USD 1000
[B] USD 2000
[C] USD 4000
[D] USD 5000
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Correct Answer: C [USD 4000]
Notes:
The country’s per capita income is likely to grow by close to 70 per cent to USD 4,000 by fiscal 2030 from USD 2,450 in fiscal 2023.
This will help the country to become a middle-income economy with USD 6-trillion GDP. Per capita income/GDP has risen from USD 460 in fiscal 2001 to USD 1,413 in fiscal 2011 and to USD 2,150 in fiscal 2021. The biggest growth driver will be external trade, followed by household consumption.
42. Which institution released the ‘Still Unprepared’ Report?
[A] Oxfam International
[B] World Bank
[C] NASSCOM
[D] Risk Horizons
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Correct Answer: D [Risk Horizons]
Notes:
A report by Climate Risk Horizons titled ‘Still Unprepared’ said that India’s major banks remain unprepared to confront climate risks.
This comes despite the country facing extreme weather events on 314 of 365 days in 2022. The analysis ranks banks on several criteria, including a Fossil Fuel Exclusion Policy, Emissions Disclosure, Climate scenario analysis and Net Zero Targets.
43. Which institution released a report on growth rate of retail sales of India’s ultra-processed food sector?
[A] NITI Aayog
[B] Union Health Ministry
[C] WHO
[D] FSSAI
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Correct Answer: C [WHO]
Notes:
India’s ultra-processed food sector grew at a compound annual growth rate of 13.37 per cent in retail sales value from 2011 to 2021.
This was found in a report by the World Health Organization with the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations found.
44. Which Indian city has secured first position in Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan-2023?
[A] Mysuru
[B] Gandhi Nagar
[C] Indore
[D] Chennai
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Correct Answer: C [Indore]
Notes:
Indore has secured first position in Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan-2023, conducted by the Central Pollution Control Board.
According to a release, in the category of cities with a population of over 10 lakhs in the Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan-2023, Indore has secured the first position, Agra second, Thane third, Srinagar fourth and Bhopal ranked fifth.
45. As per the ‘State of India’s Birds’ report, how many species were identified as being of high conservation concern?
[A] 78
[B] 178
[C] 278
[D] 378
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Correct Answer: B [178]
Notes:
As per the ‘State of India’s Birds’ report, 178 species of wild birds were identified as needing immediate priority for conservation.
Of the 338 bird species studied in India for changes in numbers over the last 30 years, 60 per cent have experienced a decline. 40 percent (142) of the 359 species evaluated for change over the last seven years have declined.
46. Which is the top state for exemplary performance in the Smart Cities Mission in 2022?
[A] Bihar
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: B [Madhya Pradesh]
Notes:
Indore has been adjudged the best Smart City while Madhya Pradesh has been chosen as the top State for exemplary performance in the Smart Cities Mission.
Surat and Agra are the second and third-place winners among cities, while Tamil Nadu is the second in the State category. It is followed by Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh in the India Smart Cities Award Contest (ISAC), 2022.
47. Which Union Ministry has released the report on ‘Sixth census of minor irrigation (MI) schemes’?
[A] Ministry of Rural Development
[B] Ministry of Jal Shakti
[C] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
[D] Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Jal Shakti]
Notes:
Ministry of Jal Shakti released the report on the Sixth census of minor irrigation (MI) schemes.
It showed that the number of both groundwater and surface water schemes have increased at the national level. Out of 23.14 million MI schemes examined, 21.93 million (94.8 per cent) constitute groundwater schemes, while 1.21 million (5.2 per cent) are classified as Surface Water Schemes.
48. Which institution released a report highlighting Growth of Online Gig Work in Developing Nations?
[A] IMF
[B] WEF
[C] World Bank
[D] NITI Aayog
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Correct Answer: C [World Bank]
Notes:
A recent report from the World Bank reveals that online gig work is on the rise globally, particularly in developing countries.
The report estimates that approximately 435 million people worldwide engage in online gig work, with demand for such work increasing by 41% between 2016 and 2023. The report underscores the need for social protections and labor standards to address the challenges faced by gig workers worldwide.
49. Which institution has released the report titled “India Real Estate: Vision 2047”?
[A] Knight Frank India
[B] Reserve Bank of India
[C] National Housing Bank
[D] Real Estate Association of India
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Correct Answer: A [Knight Frank India]
Notes:
Knight Frank India in association with NAREDCO has released a report titled “India Real Estate: Vision 2047”. This report presents a comprehensive outlook on transformative trends in India’s real estate sector over the next 25 years.
The report states that real estate sector played a pivotal role in contributing to the revenue of Indian states and Union Territories. The sector has generated about Rs 2 lakh crore through stamp duties, registration fees, and land revenue.
50. Which Indian city is set to launch an innovative disease surveillance dashboard?
[A] Mumbai
[B] Chennai
[C] Bengaluru
[D] New Delhi
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Correct Answer: C [Bengaluru]
Notes:
Bengaluru, India’s tech capital, is set to launch an innovative disease surveillance dashboard in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), and the Health and Family Welfare Department.
This dashboard can predict disease outbreaks up to four weeks in advance with an impressive accuracy rate of 70%. Unlike previous models, this system forecasts a range of communicable diseases, including vector-borne illnesses like dengue, chikungunya, and malaria.
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