41. As per a recent study, long term exposure to which pollution is linked to increased fatalities of Covid-19?
[A] Water pollution
[B] Air pollution
[C] Soil pollution
[D] Thermal Pollution
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Correct Answer: B [Air pollution]
Notes:
As per a recent study published in Cardiovascular Research, long-term exposure to air pollution has been linked to an increased risk of dying from Covid-19.
For the first time, the study has estimated that about 15% of deaths worldwide from Covid-19 could be attributed to long-term exposure to air pollution.
42. Which organisation releases the ‘Global Investment Trends Monitor’ report?
[A] WTO
[B] UNCTAD
[C] IMF
[D] WEF
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Correct Answer: B [UNCTAD]
Notes:
United Nations’ Trade and investment body, UNCTAD releases Global Investment Trends Monitor report.
As per the recent edition of the report, global foreign direct investment (FDI) flows fell 49% in the first half of 2020 compared to 2019. This sharp decline is due to the economic crisis from COVID-19. As per the report, developed economies saw the biggest fall in FDI.
43. Which body, along with Ministry of Power has launched the ‘Electricity Access in India and Benchmarking Distribution Utilities’ report?
[A] Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
[B] NITI Aayog
[C] Finance Commission
[D] Central Electricity Regulatory Authority
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Correct Answer: B [NITI Aayog]
Notes:
The ‘Electricity Access in India and Benchmarking Distribution Utilities’ report has been launched by NITI Aayog, Ministry of Power, Rockefeller Foundation and Smart Power India.
The report has been complied based on a survey conducted across 10 states, representing about 65 % of the total rural population of India.
44. Which body has launched ‘National Program and Project Management Policy Framework’ for infrastructure sector’, along with QCI?
[A] Finance Commission
[B] NITI Aayog
[C] National Development Council
[D] World Trade Organisation
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Correct Answer: B [NITI Aayog]
Notes:
NITI Aayog and Quality Council of India has recently launched the ‘National Program and Project Management Policy Framework’ (NPMPF).
The report aims to bring radical reforms in the way infrastructure projects are executed in India. Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari also released the Indian Infrastructure Body of Knowledge (InBoK).
45. Which is the only Indian city to feature in the ‘World’s Best Cities’ list?
[A] Mumbai
[B] Delhi
[C] Chennai
[D] Hyderabad
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Correct Answer: B [Delhi]
Notes:
The Canada-based Resonance Consultancy Ltd has recently released the World’s Best Cities report, to rank the world’s best cities with population more than a million.
The ranking was based on 25 ranking parameters. Three cities namely London, New York and Paris bagged the first three ranks. India has only one representative on the list with Delhi being ranked in the 62nd position.
46. Which organisation released ‘Guidelines on physical activity and sedentary behaviour’?
[A] United Nations
[B] World Health Organisation
[C] Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
[D] Indian Council of Medical Research
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Correct Answer: B [World Health Organisation]
Notes:
The World Health Organisation has released ‘Guidelines on physical activity and sedentary behaviour’.
As per the guidelines, at least 150 to 300 minutes of moderate to vigorous aerobic activity per week is recommended for all adults. It also highlights that one in four adults, and four out of five adolescents, do not get enough physical activity, which causes a significant loss in productivity.
47. Which state topped the Urban Governance Index (UGI)-2020?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Kerala
[C] Odisha
[D] Chhattisgarh
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Correct Answer: C [Odisha]
Notes:
The Urban Governance Index (UGI)-2020 has released by the Mumbai-based non-profit organisation Praja Foundation.
As per the index, Odisha tops the list of states in urban governance followed by Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh. The study assessed the urban governance reforms across 40 cities in 28 states and NCT of Delhi.
48. India Workplace Equality Index has been launched in India by which organisation?
[A] Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
[B] UNESCO
[C] Keshav Suri Foundation
[D] Biocon Foundation
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Correct Answer: C [Keshav Suri Foundation]
Notes:
The India Workplace Equality Index has been launched in India by Keshav Suri Foundation in association with Pride Circle, Stonewall UK and FICCI.
This is the 1st benchmarking tool for employers to measure their progress on LGBT and their inclusiveness in work place. It was introduced in the United Kingdom in the year 2005.
49. What is the rank of India in the Doing Business Report 2020, after the recent update of the World Bank?
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Correct Answer: C [63]
Notes:
The World Bank has recently released the corrected Doing Business rankings after review of data irregularities.
The World Bank corrected the rankings of China, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Azerbaijan. China’s rank in 2018 would have been 85, a drop of 7 places. India holds the same place of 63 in the Doing Business 2020 report.
50. What is the rank of India in the ‘Digital Evolution Scorecard’, prepared jointly by Mastercard?
[A] Second
[B] Fourth
[C] Sixth
[D] Eighth
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Correct Answer: B [Fourth]
Notes:
The ‘Digital Evolution Scorecard’ is developed by Fletcher School, Tufts University in partnership with Mastercard.
In the recently released third edition of the index, India is ranked fourth among the ‘Break Out Economies’, which means the countries that are digitalising very fast. China leads the index with high demand and innovation.
