41. Which NGO recently published its annual report on global political rights and liberties?
[A] Freedom House
[B] BRAC
[C] International Committee of the Red Cross
[D] World Vision International
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Correct Answer: A [Freedom House]
Notes:
The US government funded NGO “Freedom House” published its annual report on global political rights and liberties recently.
The report titled “Freedom in the World 2021 – Democracy under Siege” published the report on political freedom across the world. It has downgraded India’s status from free to partly free, citing the country’s entry into authoritarianism under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
42. Which institution published “Connecting to Thrive: Challenges and Opportunities of Transport Integration in Eastern South Asia” report?
[A] International Monetary Fund
[B] World Bank
[C] Reserve Bank of India
[D] Asian Development Bank
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Correct Answer: B [World Bank]
Notes:
The World Bank has released a report titled – “Connecting to Thrive: Challenges and Opportunities of Transport Integration in Eastern South Asia”.
The report makes a special analysis on Motor Vehicles Agreement (MVA) signed by Bangladesh-Bhutan-India-Nepal (BBIN) and labels it as crucial for creating cross border integration.
43. As per the recent UN report, which country is to record largest increase in child and maternal deaths in South Asia in 2020?
[A] Indonesia
[B] Pakistan
[C] India
[D] Bangladesh
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Correct Answer: C [India]
Notes:
The report ‘Direct and indirect effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and response in South Asia’ was released by UNICEF, WHO and the UNFPA.
As per the report, India is expected to record largest increase in child and maternal deaths in South Asia in 2020 amid Covid-19 pandemic. It also highlighted that India could spend nearly USD 10 billion on COVID-19 testing and healthcare by September 2021.
44. What is the rank of India in the latest International Intellectual Property (IP) Index?
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Correct Answer: C [40]
Notes:
India has been ranked 40 on the latest annual edition of the International Intellectual Property (IP) Index.
The IP index is released annually by the US Chamber of Commerce Global Innovation Policy Centre (GIPC). It assesses the Intellectual Property rights in 53 global economies in several areas from patent and copyright policies to commercialisation of IP assets etc.
45. What is the name of the report published by FICCI-EY on Indian Media and Entertainment?
[A] Playing by new rules
[B] Covid and Media
[C] OTT the game changer
[D] Social distancing the new norm
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Correct Answer: A [Playing by new rules]
Notes:
As per the report titled “Playing by new rules”, released by FICCI-EY, Indian media and entertainment (M&E) sector is expected to grow upward by 25% during the year 2021.
The total value of the sector is expected to reach Rs 1.73 lakh crore during 2021 and with the same level growth, the industry is expected to reach Rs 2.23 lakh crore by 2023.
46. Which institution in its report “South Asia Vaccinates”, estimates India’s GDP growth in FY 22 would be in the range from 7.5% to 12.5%?
[A] IMF
[B] World Bank
[C] ADB
[D] S&P
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Correct Answer: B [World Bank]
Notes:
World Bank has recently released a report titled “South Asia Vaccinates”. It highlighted that private consumption and public investment will make the Indian economy grow by 10.1% in 2021-22 (FY22).
It also estimated that on account of uncertainty caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, it said India’s economic growth in FY22 will be in the range from 7.5% to 12.5%. It also forecasts that the Indian economy to contract by 8.5% in FY21.
47. Which organization has released the “2021 Global Food Policy Report”?
[A] IMF
[B] WHO
[C] FAO
[D] IFPRI
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Correct Answer: D [IFPRI]
Notes:
The 2021 Global Food Policy Report has been released by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI).
As per the report, severe health and economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic has an adverse impact on the food systems and livelihood of people. The policy makes a detailed analysis on the impacts and policy responses to the crisis, with a particular focus on vulnerable groups.
48. What is the rank of India in the World Press Freedom index 2021?
[A] 142
[B] 152
[C] 162
[D] 172
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Correct Answer: A [142]
Notes:
World Press Freedom Index 2021 is published by the international journalism not-for profit body, Reporters Without Borders (RSF).
India is ranked 142, same as last year among the 180 countries and the index is topped by Norway followed by Finland and Denmark. India is regarded among the countries classified “bad” for journalism and is termed as one of the most dangerous countries for journalists trying to do their jobs properly.
49. Which organization has released the “Global review of the death penalty” report?
[A] ILO
[B] Amnesty International
[C] NHRC
[D] International Court of Justice
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Correct Answer: B [Amnesty International]
Notes:
The Amnesty International has released its annual report “global review of the death penalty”. As per the report, there is an overall decrease in the number of global death penalties in the year 2020, but some countries have increased the death penalty of executions.
As per the report, China is considered to be the world’s most prolific executioner in the world.
50. ‘Responding to the COVID-19 Pandemic: Leaving no Country Behind’ is a report released by which organisations?
[A] IMF- UNICEF
[B] ADB- UNDP- UNESCAP
[C] World Bank- UNDP
[D] IMF- ADB- UNICEF
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Correct Answer: B [ADB- UNDP- UNESCAP]
Notes:
The ‘Responding to the COVID-19 Pandemic: Leaving no Country Behind’ is a report jointly released by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) along with UNDP and UNESCAP.
As per the report, the richer countries in the Asia-Pacific region would recover quickly from the impact of the pandemic than the poorer countries. This difference is because of variation in degree of immunity, healthcare system and vaccine roll-out.
