18-24 october

Question 1

Nationally determined contributions or NDCs, as commitments by countries under the
Paris Agreement
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 15 announced that India has installed 1) of renewable
energy. He added that India is the only country among 2) nations that is progressing rapidly to meet its
climate goals.
 India has set a target of achieving 3) of electric power installed capacity from non-fossil fuel sources by
4) in its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) under the Paris Agreement. One of the means to achieve the target is installing 5) of renewable energy by 2022.

Answer 1

Nationally determined contributions or NDCs, as commitments by countries under the
Paris Agreement
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 15 announced that India has installed 100GW of renewable
energy. He added that India is the only country among G20 nations that is progressing rapidly to meet its
climate goals.
 India has set a target of achieving 40% of electric power installed capacity from non-fossil fuel sources by
2030 in its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) under the Paris Agreement. One of the means to achieve the target is installing 175GW of renewable energy by 2022.

Question 2

The 1) (CDRI), a global partnership of 2) countries initiated by India in 3), will also be launching an initiative to help small island states develop resilience to climate change at COP26. The initiative titled ―3) will be implemented between 4)and 5) in 6)countries in the Caribbean, the Pacific, and the Atlantic, Indian Ocean, Mediterranean, and the South China Sea.

Answer 2

The Coalition of Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI), a global partnership of 27 countries initiated by
India in 2019, will also be launching an initiative to help small island states develop resilience to climate
change at COP26. The initiative titled ―Infrastructure for the Resilient Island States‖ will be implemented
between 2022 and 2030 in 58 countries in the Caribbean, the Pacific, and the Atlantic, Indian Ocean,
Mediterranean, and the South China Sea.

Question 3

India presently has three quantifiable NDCs. They include lowering the emissions
intensity of its GDP by 1) compared to 2) levels by 3), increasing total cumulative electricity
generation from fossil-free energy sources to 4) by 5), and creating an additional carbon sink of 6)
billion tonnes through additional forest and tree cover. The 7)(COP) comes under the 8)(UNFCCC) which was formed in 9)
. The UNFCCC was established to work towards ―stabilisation of greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere.‖ COP members have been meeting every year since 10). The UNFCCC has 11) parties including India, China and the USA. The first conference (COP1) was held in 12) in 13). At COP3 held in kyoto, Japan, in 14), the famous Kyoto Protocol was adopted. It commits the member states to pursue limitation or reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. It entered into force on 15) and there are 16) Parties in the Kyoto Protocol. India hosted the eighth COP from October 23 to November 1, 17) in New Delhi

Answer 3

India presently has three quantifiable NDCs. They include lowering the emissions
intensity of its GDP by 33-35% compared to 2005 levels by 2030, increasing total cumulative electricity
generation from fossil-free energy sources to 40% by 2030, and creating an additional carbon sink of 2.5-3
billion tonnes through additional forest and tree cover. The Conference of Parties comes under the United
Nations Climate Change Framework Convention (UNFCCC) which was formed in 1994. The UNFCCC was
established to work towards ―stabilisation of greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere.‖ COP members have been meeting every year since 1995. The UNFCCC has 198 parties including India, China and the USA. The first conference (COP1) was held in 1995 in Berlin. At COP3 held in Kyoto, Japan, in 1997, the famous Kyoto Protocol was adopted. It commits the member states to pursue limitation or reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. It entered into force on 16 February 2005 and there are 192 Parties in the Kyoto Protocol. India hosted the eighth COP from October 23 to November 1, 2002 in New Delhi

Question 4

India has been re-elected to the UN Human Rights Council for a record 1) term
The UN General Assembly elected by secret ballot Argentina, Benin, Cameroon, Eritrea, Finland, Gambia,
Honduras, India, Kazakhstan, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Montenegro, Paraguay, Qatar, Somalia,
UAE and the US. Though member states were chosen in a secret ballot, the election was a non-contest, with 2)candidate countries standing for 2) seats.
The United States, which had quit the council in 2018 under the previous Donald Trump‘s regime, was
reelected to the global rights body for a period of three-and-a-half years
Among other , the UN General Assembly chose Eritrea, often criticised for alleged rights abuses

Answer 4

India has been re-elected to the UN Human Rights Council for a record 6th term
The UN General Assembly elected by secret ballot Argentina, Benin, Cameroon, Eritrea, Finland, Gambia, Honduras, India, Kazakhstan, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Montenegro, Paraguay, Qatar, Somalia,
UAE and the US. Though member states were chosen in a secret ballot, the election was a non-contest, with 18 candidate countries standing for 18 seats.
The United States, which had quit the council in 2018 under the previous Donald Trump‘s regime, was
reelected to the global rights body for a period of three-and-a-half years
Among other , the UN General Assembly chose Eritrea, often criticised for alleged rights abuses

Question 5

The Human Rights Council is an inter-governmental body within the United Nations system made up of 1)
States responsible for the promotion and protection of all human rights around the globe.The headquarters of the Council is in 2).
The Council was established by the United Nations General Assembly on 3) to replace the 4) (UNCHR), which had been strongly criticized for allowing countries with poor human rights records to be members. The Council works closely with the 5)(OHCHR)

Answer 5

The Human Rights Council is an inter-governmental body within the United Nations system made up of 47
States responsible for the promotion and protection of all human rights around the globe.The headquarters of the Council is in Geneva, Switzerland.
The Council was established by the United Nations General Assembly on 15 March 2006 to replace the United Nations Commission on Human Rights (UNCHR), which had been strongly criticized for
allowing countries with poor human rights records to be members. The Council works closely with the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)

Question 6

Home Minister Amit Shah said that the government has decided to rechristen Mount 1) Island in the
2) Islands as Mount 3)
―Manipur had a significant contribution in resisting the British in the entire Northeast during the 4)
Revolution and also in 5)
Manipuri war heroes 6) and 7) were publicly hanged in Fida, Imphal. After that
Maharaja 8) and 22 freedom fighters were sent to 9) and they were kept on Mount 1).Ross Island which has now been rechristened as 10) Island.

Answer 6

Home Minister Amit Shah said that the government has decided to rechristen Mount Harriet Island in the
Andaman and Nicobar Islands as Mount Manipur
―Manipur had a significant contribution in resisting the British in the entire Northeast during the 1857
Revolution and also in 1891
Manipuri war heroes Yuvraj and General Thangal were publicly hanged in Fida, Imphal. After that
Maharaja Kulchandra Dhwaja Singh and 22 freedom fighters were sent to Kala Pani and they were kept
on Mount Harriet.Ross Island which has now been rechristened as Netaji Subhash Island.

Question 7

Earth Sciences Minister 1) has launched Air Quality Early Warning System
Dr Singh said that the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology has developed a new Decision Support
System and extended the ability of the existing air quality early warning system to have decision-making
capability for air quality management.
 Air warning System integrated with the Decision Support System

Answer 7

Earth Sciences Minister Dr Jitendra Singh has launched Air Quality Early Warning System
Dr Singh said that the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology has developed a new Decision Support
System and extended the ability of the existing air quality early warning system to have decision-making
capability for air quality management.
 Air warning System integrated with the Decision Support System

Question 8

Indian Army establishes Airspace Control Centre in Arunachal Pradesh for first time-ever
The Indian Army originated from the armies of the East
India Company, which eventually became the British Indian Army, and the armies of the princely states, which were merged into the national army after independence. General 1) is the first and current Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of India. General 2) is the current and 28th Chief of the Army Staff (COAS )

Answer 8

Indian Army establishes Airspace Control Centre in Arunachal Pradesh for first time-ever
The Indian Army originated from the armies of the East
India Company, which eventually became the British Indian Army, and the armies of the princely states, which were merged into the national army after independence. General Bipin Rawat is the first and current Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of India. General Manoj Mukund Naravane is the current and 28th Chief of the Army Staff (COAS )

Question 9

Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana: Crop insurance
The premium to be paid by farmers is fixed at 1) of the sum insured for rabi crops and 2) for Kharif
crops, while it is 3) for cash crops under PMFBY

Answer 9

Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana: Crop insurance
The premium to be paid by farmers is fixed at 1.5% of the sum insured for rabi crops and 2% for Kharif
crops, while it is 5% for cash crops under PMFBY

Question 10

The 1) (PMFBY) launched on 2) by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is an insurance service for farmers for their yields. It was formulated in line with 3) theme by replacing earlier two schemes 4) (NAIS) and 5) (MNAIS)
. It aims to reduce the premium burden on farmers and ensure early settlement of crop assurance claim for the full insured sum. The prescribed premium is 2% to be paid by farmers for all Kharif crops and 1.5% for all rabi crops. In the case of annual commercial and horticultural crops, the premium is 5%
However, Government of India shared 6) of the premium subsidy for 7) States to
promote the uptake in the region. The scheme was compulsory for loanee farmers availing Crop Loan/Kisan Credit Card (KCC) account for notified crops and voluntary for others

Answer 10

The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) launched on 18 February 2016 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is an insurance service for farmers for their yields. It was formulated in line with One Nation–One Scheme theme by replacing earlier two schemes National Agricultural Insurance Scheme (NAIS) and Modified National Agricultural Insurance Scheme (MNAIS)
. It aims to reduce the premium burden on farmers and ensure early settlement of crop assurance claim for the full insured sum. The prescribed premium is 2% to be paid by farmers for all Kharif crops and 1.5% for all rabi crops. In the case of annual commercial and horticultural crops, the premium is 5%
However, Government of India shared 90% of the premium subsidy for North Eastern States to
promote the uptake in the region. The scheme was compulsory for loanee farmers availing Crop Loan/Kisan Credit Card (KCC) account for notified crops and voluntary for others

Question 11

1) announces implementation of Mukhyamantri Ration Aapke Dwar Yojana

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha declared the much-awaited 2) (CCTNS) project of J&K Police ―Go-Live‖ and launched the ―3)
Mobile Application

Answer 11

Madhya Pradesh announces implementation of Mukhyamantri Ration Aapke Dwar Yojana

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha declared the much-awaited Crime and Criminal
Tracking Network & Systems (CCTNS) project of J&K Police ―Go-Live‖ and launched the ―JK eCOP‖
Mobile Application

Question 12

The region of Jammu and Kashmir is separated by the 1) from the Pakistani-administered territories of Azad hind and gilgit-balisatan in the 2) and 3), respectively. A resolution to repeal Article 4) was passed by both the houses of the Parliament of India in 5).
Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 6), which was passed by both houses of the Parliament of India in August 6). The act re-constituted the former state of Jammu and Kashmir into two union territories, 7) and 8) with effect from 31 October 6) The union territory of Jammu and Kashmir is administered under the provisions of Article 7) of the Constitution of India
8) is the current Lieutenant
Governor of Jammu and Kashmir. 9) was the first Lieutenant Governor

Answer 12

The region of Jammu and Kashmir is separated by the Line of Control from the Pakistani-administered territories of Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan in the west and north, respectively. A resolution to repeal Article 370 was passed by both the houses of the Parliament of India in August 2019.
Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, which was passed by both houses of the Parliament of India in August 2019. The act re-constituted the former state of Jammu and Kashmir into two union territories, ‗Jammu and Kashmir‘ and Ladakh‘, with effect from 31 October 2019. The union territory of Jammu and Kashmir is administered under the provisions of Article 239 of the Constitution of India
Manoj Sinha is the current Lieutenant
Governor of Jammu and Kashmir. Girish Chandra Murmu was the first Lieutenant Governor

Question 13

The Indian Army won a Gold Medal at the 1) held in the 2) while competing against 3) teams representing special forces and regiments from around the world. The 4) represented the Indian Army at the drill held at 5)
The event is considered the ultimate test of human endurance and team spirit and is considered the Olympics of Military Patrolling.

Answer 13

The Indian Army won a Gold Medal at the Cambrian Patrol Exercise held in the UK while competing
against 96 teams representing special forces and regiments from around the world. The Gorkha Rifles Frontier Force represented the Indian Army at the drill held at Brecon, Wales.
The event is considered the ultimate test of human endurance and team spirit and is considered the Olympics of Military Patrolling.

Question 14

Kushinagar International Airport in 1). It will

facilitate domestic and international pilgrims to visit the Mahaparinirvana Sthal of Lord Buddha

Answer 14

Kushinagar International Airport in Uttar Pradesh It will

facilitate domestic and international pilgrims to visit the Mahaparinirvana Sthal of Lord Buddha

Question 15

0) Literacy & -1) Delivery (1) Centres) across 2) districts of 3) states launched under 4) (DAY-NRLM) of the Ministry of Rural Development
(NRLM) was launched by the 5) Government of India in June 6) as a restructured version of Swarna Jayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojna (SGSY).
In November 7) , the program was renamed Deendayal Antayodaya Yojana (DAY-NRLM)
NRLM has set out with an agenda to cover 8) Crore rural poor household country through self-managed Self Help Groups (SHGs) and federated institutions and support them for livelihoods collectives in a period of 9) years.

Answer 15

Financial Literacy & Service Delivery (SAKSHAM Centres) across 77 districts of 13 states launched under Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana -
National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) of the Ministry of Rural Development
Deen Dayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) was launched by the Ministry of Rural
Development (MoRD), Government of India in June 2011 as a restructured version of Swarna Jayanti Gram
Swarozgar Yojna (SGSY).
In November 2015, the program was renamed Deendayal Antayodaya Yojana (DAY-NRLM)
NRLM has set out with an agenda to cover 7 Crore rural poor household country through self-managed Self Help Groups (SHGs) and federated institutions and support them for livelihoods collectives in a period of 8-10 years.

Question 16

PM MITRA Parks is envisaged to help India in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal of 1)
seven PM MITRA Parks.
 PM MITRA is inspired by the 5F vision of Prime Minister. The ‗5F‘ Formula encompasses - Farm to fibre; fibre to factory; factory to fashion; fashion to foreign
The 2) PM 3) (PM MITRA) Parks will be setup at Greenfield or Brownfield sites located in different
willing States.
 For a Greenfield PM MITRA park - 4) cr rupees
FOR brown flied - 5) cr rupees
6) is the cabinet minister of the Government of India

Answer 16

PM MITRA Parks is envisaged to help India in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal of build resilient infrastructure
seven PM MITRA Parks.
 PM MITRA is inspired by the 5F vision of Prime Minister. The ‗5F‘ Formula encompasses - Farm to fibre; fibre to factory; factory to fashion; fashion to foreign
The seven PM Mega Integrated Textile
Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) Parks will be setup at Greenfield or Brownfield sites located in different
willing States.
 For a Greenfield PM MITRA park - 500 cr rupees
FOR brown flied - 200 cr rupees
Piyush Goyal is the cabinet minister of the Government of India

Question 17

1) (PMASBY)
With the total outlay of Rs 2) Crore the centrally sponsored scheme till 3)
Under this scheme Critical care services will be available in all the districts of the country with more than 4) lakh populations
5) will be expanded to all States and Union Territories (UTs) to connect all public health labs.
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare - 6)

Answer 17

Pradhan Mantri Atmanirbhar Swasth Bharat Yojna (PMASBY)
With the total outlay of Rs 64,180 Crore the centrally sponsored scheme till 2025-26.
Under this scheme Critical care services will be available in all the districts of the country with more than five lakh populations
Integrated Health Information Portal will be expanded to all States and Union Territories (UTs) to connect all public health labs.
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare - Mansukh L. Mandaviya

Question 18

Delhi - Agra NH stretch to become India‘s first Hi-Tech Corridor
These basically are the 1) (VASDs) and will be installed at different locations that will capture and display the vehicle speed in real-time.
 The step is a part of the 2) program

Answer 18

Delhi - Agra NH stretch to become India‘s first Hi-Tech Corridor
These basically are the Vehicle Actuated Speed Displays (VASDs) and will be installed at different locations that will capture and display the vehicle speed in real-time.
 The step is a part of the National Highways Authority of India‘s (NHAI) program

Question 19

1) (NHAI) is an autonomous agency of the Government of India, set up in 2)
It is a nodal agency of the 3). NHAI has signed
a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Indian Space Research Organisation for satellite mapping of
highways

Answer 19

National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is an autonomous agency of the Government of India, set up
in 1995
. It is a nodal agency of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. NHAI has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Indian Space Research Organisation for satellite mapping of
highways

Question 20

1) (FATF) added 1) and two other countries to its ‗grey list.
. For 1) , which is joined by 2) and 3) on the list, its inclusion means that investors and creditors are less likely to put their money into the country. Pakistan is also on the list.
The FATF took two countries — 4) and 5)— out of the grey list.
The first list, 6) also called the FATF Black List, features countries that the group has considered 7) in the global fight against 8) and 9).
Currently, this list only contains 10) and 11) .
 The ‗grey list‘ or the ‗12)‘ list

Answer 20

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) added Turkey and two other countries to its ‗grey list.
. For Turkey, which is joined by Jordan and Mali on the list, its inclusion means that investors and creditors are less likely to put their money into the country. Pakistan is also on the list.
The FATF took two countries — Botswana and Mauritius — out of the grey list.
The first list, Call for action,‘ also called the FATF Black List, features countries that the group has
considered non-cooperative in the global fight against money laundering and terrorist financing.
Currently, this list only contains North Korea and Iran.
 The ‗grey list‘ or the ‗Other monitored jurisdictions‘ list
The ‘grey list’ or the ‘Other monitored jurisdictions list, on the other hand, features countries where the FATF trains a bigger lens on the financial goings-on of a country to ensure they are meeting the recommendation criteria set out by the organisation
If countries fail to prevent international money laundering and terrorist financing, then they shall be placed on the grey list. Countries that are considered safe haven for supporting terror funding and money laundering are put in the FATF grey list. This inclusion serves as a warning to the country that it may enter the blacklist. According to the FATF, when a jurisdiction is placed under increased monitoring, “it means the country has committed to swiftly resolve the identified strategic deficiencies within agreed timeframes and is subject to extra checks”

Question 21

The FATF is an international intergovernmental agency that was founded in 1) with backing from the 2) countries to combat money laundering. The FATF Secretariat is located at
the 3) headquarters in 4). After the 5) terrorist attacks in the US, the mandate of the group was expanded to combat terror financing as well. The Financial Action Task Force comprises over 6) member countries including India. 7) assumed the position of President of the
FATF

Answer 21

The FATF is an international intergovernmental agency that was founded in 1989 with backing from the
Group of Seven (G7) countries to combat money laundering. The FATF Secretariat is located at
the OECD headquarters in Paris. After the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in the US, the mandate of the
group was expanded to combat terror financing as well. The Financial Action Task Force comprises over 39 member countries including India. Dr. Marcus Pleyer of Germany y assumed the position of President of the
FATF
he succeeded xiangmin lu

Question 22

EU and UK agreed a 1) Protocol that there would be no new checks
on goods crossing the border between 1) and the 2) The protocol was designed to prevent checks along the border between 1) (in the 3) and the 2) (in the
4) ), following Brexit.
5) Northern Ireland peace deal (the 6) agreement) was an absolute priority. That meant keeping the land border open and avoiding new
infrastructure such as cameras and border posts.

Answer 22

EU and UK agreed a Northern Ireland Protocol that there would be no new checks
on goods crossing the border between NI and the Republic of Ireland (ROI). The protocol was designed to
prevent checks along the border between Northern Ireland (in the UK) and the Republic of Ireland (in the
EU), following Brexit.
1998 Northern Ireland peace deal (the Good
Friday agreement) was an absolute priority. That meant keeping the land border open and avoiding new
infrastructure such as cameras and border posts.

Question 23

Current Issue of Contention: Under the protocol, foods with animal origins coming from mainland Britain
into Northern Ireland need health certification. This has been done to ensure that the food items meet
European standards as they would end up in Ireland, part of the EU‘s single market.
 The UK wants a light-touch system (with minimal checks) on goods that companies promise will stay in
Northern Ireland. On the other hand, the EU wants Britain to sign up to Europe‘s health certification rules to minimize the need for controls. Regulations like this have been waived during the ongoing ―grace period‖,
which is scheduled to end later in 1). This frontier is contested and parts of it were
fortified during the decades of violence known as ―1) .With the Good Friday Agreement those
visible signs of division melted away along the open border, however, it has again come into a troubled position with Brexit. The Good Friday Agreement, also known as 2) , was reached on Good
Friday, 3)
Under Brexit, the UK Prime Minister insisted on leaving Europe‘s customs union and its single market, allowing goods to flow freely across European borders without checks. The protocol sets out a plan to deal with this unique situation by effectively leaving Northern Ireland half inside the European system and half inside the British one.

Answer 23

Under the protocol, foods with animal origins coming from mainland Britain
into Northern Ireland need health certification. This has been done to ensure that the food items meet
European standards as they would end up in Ireland, part of the EU‘s single market.
 The UK wants a light-touch system (with minimal checks) on goods that companies promise will stay in
Northern Ireland. On the other hand, the EU wants Britain to sign up to Europe‘s health certification rules to
minimize the need for controls. Regulations like this have been waived during the ongoing ―grace period‖,
which is scheduled to end later in 2021.
This frontier is contested and parts of it were
fortified during the decades of violence known as ―The Troubles With the Good Friday Agreement those
visible signs of division melted away along the open border, however, it has again come into a troubled position with Brexit. The Good Friday Agreement, also known as Belfast Agreement, was reached on Good
Friday, 10th April 1998.
Under Brexit, the UK Prime Minister insisted on leaving Europe‘s customs union and its single market, allowing goods to flow freely across European borders without checks. The protocol sets out a plan to deal with this unique situation by effectively leaving Northern Ireland half inside the European system and half inside the British one.

Question 24

The world‘s first ever UNESCO trail, bringing together some of 1) most iconic, diverse and
culturally significant sites. 1) UNESCO Trail connects the country‘s 2) place-based UNESCO
designations, including World Heritage Sites, Biospheres, Global Geoparks and Creative Cities

Answer 24

The world‘s first ever UNESCO trail, bringing together some of Scotland‘s most iconic, diverse and
culturally significant sites. Scotland‘s UNESCO Trail connects the country‘s 13 place-based UNESCO
designations, including World Heritage Sites, Biospheres, Global Geoparks and Creative Cities

Question 25

1) (UNESCO) is a specialized agency of the
United Nations (UN) based in 2). 3) appointed as the Director-general e second female leader of the
organization. UNESCO was founded in 4) as the successor to the 5)

Answer 25

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is a specialized agency of the
United Nations (UN) based in Paris. Audrey Azoulay appointed as the Director-general e second female leader of the
organization. UNESCO was founded in 1945 as the successor to the League of Nations‘ International
Committee on Intellectual Cooperation.

Question 26

1) Spain, will become the first city in the world to begin naming and categorizing heat waves, similar
to the system already in place for hurricanes.
The City of 1) is collaborating with the 2) Council‘s 3) .Seville is the capital and largest city of the Spanish autonomous community of 4) and the province of
Seville

Answer 26

Seville, Spain, will become the first city in the world to begin naming and categorizing heat waves, similar
to the system already in place for hurricanes.
The City of Seville is collaborating with the Atlantic Council‘s Adrienne Arsht-Rockefeller Foundation
Resilience Center (Arsht-Rock).Seville is the capital and largest city of the Spanish autonomous community of Andalusia and the province of
Seville

Question 27

1) Railway encircling Taklimakan Desert world‘s first desert-circling railway
2) becomes first European country to legalise cannabis

Answer 27

Heruo Railway encircling Taklimakan Desert world‘s first desert-circling railway

Luxembourg becomes first European country to legalise cannabis

Question 28

Barbados has elected its first ever president as it prepares to become a republic, removing2) as head of state. 1),. The first woman to serve on the Barbados Court
of Appeals,

Answer 28

 Barbados has elected its first ever president as it prepares to become a republic, removing Queen Elizabeth as head of state. Dame Sandra Mason,. The first woman to serve on the Barbados Court
of Appeals,

Question 29

India at 1) on Global Food Security index 2021 of 2) nations with an overall score of 3) point
The GFS Index was designed and constructed by London-based 4) and is sponsored by 5)
It considers 6) unique food security indicators
United Nations Sustainable Development Goal of Zero
Hunger by 2030.

Answer 29

India at 71st on Global Food Security index 2021 of 113 nations with an overall score of 57.2 point
The GFS Index was designed and constructed by London-based Economist Impact and is sponsored by Corteva Agriscience.
It considers 58 unique food security indicators
United Nations Sustainable Development Goal of Zero
Hunger by 2030.

Question 30

The maiden bilateral tri-service exercise, 1) 21, between the armed forces of India and the 2)
culminated in the Arabian Sea
The 3) led by 4) is on a ―non-provocative‖ exercise in the Indo-Pacific
region in what is being interpreted as the biggest British naval deployment since the end of the Cold Wa

Answer 30

The maiden bilateral tri-service exercise, Konkan Shakti 21, between the armed forces of India and the UK
culminated in the Arabian Sea
The Strike Group led by HMS Queen Elizabeth is on a ―non-provocative‖ exercise in the Indo-Pacific
region in what is being interpreted as the biggest British naval deployment since the end of the Cold War.

Question 31

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK or U.K.), or Britain
The United Kingdom includes the island of 1), the 2) part of the island of 3), and many smaller islands within the British Isles. The United Kingdom‘s capital is 4). 5) has been Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Leader of the 6) Party
6) is the official currency of the United Kingdom

Answer 31

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK or U.K.), or Britain
The United Kingdom includes the island of Great Britain, the north-¬eastern part of the island of
Ireland, and many smaller islands within the British Isles. The United Kingdom‘s capital is London. Boris Johnson has been Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Leader of the Conservative Party
Pound sterling is the official currency of the United Kingdom

Question 32

The 1), also called NITI Aayog, was formed via a resolution of the Union Cabinet on January 2) , 3). It was established to replace the 4)

India, 2).3),4) have decided to form a forum for future 1) cooperation
and to explore possibilities of joint infrastructure projects in the fields of transportation

RBI approves reappointment of 5) as MD & CEO of Axis Bank

Answer 32

The National Institution for Transforming India, also called NITI Aayog, was formed via a resolution of the
Union Cabinet on January 1, 2015. It was established to replace the Planning Commission

India, United States, Israel and the UAE have decided to form a forum for future economic cooperation
and to explore possibilities of joint infrastructure projects in the fields of transportation

RBI approves reappointment of Amitabh Chaudhry as MD & CEO of Axis Bank

Question 33

Govt debt likely to breach 90% of GDP this year, says IMF report
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is an organization of 1) countries
Created in 2)
latest currency that was added to the basket of currencies by the International Monetary Fund to determine the value of XDR is the Chinese 3) in 4). The other international currencies in the basket of currencies are 5), 6), 7), and 8). XDR is the currency code of Special Drawing Rights.
9) has joined the International Monetary Fund (IMF), to become its 10) member.

Answer 33

Govt debt likely to breach 90% of GDP this year, says IMF report
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is anorganization of 190 countries
Created in 1945
latest currency that was added to the basket of currencies by the International Monetary Fund to determine the value of XDR is the Chinese renminbi in 2016. The other international currencies in the basket of currencies are British Pound, Japanese Yen, US Dollar, and Euro. XDR is the currency code of Special Drawing Rights.
Andorra has joined the International Monetary Fund (IMF), to become its 190th member.

Question 34

Bitcoin was introduced in 1)
The origin of Bitcoin is unclear, as
is who founded it. A person, or a group of people, who went by the identity of 2) are said to
have conceptualised an accounting system in the aftermath of the 3). In 4), The RBI issued a circular preventing all banks from dealing in cryptocurrencies. This circular was declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court in May 2020. Recently, the government has announced to introduce a bill; 5) to create a sovereign digital currency and simultaneously ban all private cryptocurrencies

Answer 34

Bitcoin was introduced in 2009
The origin of Bitcoin is unclear, as
is who founded it. A person, or a group of people, who went by the identity of Satoshi Nakamoto are said to
have conceptualised an accounting system in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis. In 2018, The RBI issued a circular preventing all banks from dealing in cryptocurrencies. This circular was declared unconstitutional
by the Supreme Court in May 2020. Recently, the government has announced to introduce a
bill; Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill, 2021, to create a sovereign digital
currency and simultaneously ban all private cryptocurrencies

Question 35

1) launches ‗TokenHQ‘, India‘s first multi-network

Former U.S. president Donald Trump launches 2)‘ social media platform
 TRUTH Social will be created through a new company formed by a merger of the Trump 3) and a 4)

Answer 35

Razorpay launches ‗TokenHQ‘, India‘s first multi-network

Former U.S. president Donald Trump launches ‗TRUTH‘ social media platform
 TRUTH Social will be created through a new company formed by a merger of the Trump Media and
Technology Group and a special acquisition company (SPAC)

Question 36

1) Becomes First In India to Introduce 10 Year Wildlife Action Plan

3) launched a 2) (GIS)-based Energy Map of India. ―3) in collaboration with 4) has developed a comprehensive
Geographic Information System (GIS) Energy Map of India with the support of 5)

Answer 36

Maharashtra Becomes First In India to Introduce 10 Year Wildlife Action Plan

NITI Aayog launched a Geographic Information System (GIS)-based Energy Map of India. ―NITI Aayog
in collaboration with Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has developed a comprehensive
Geographic Information System (GIS) Energy Map of India with the support of Energy Ministries of
Government of India,‖.

Question 37

ISRO is the space agency of India headquartered in the city of 1). ISRO was formed in 2). ISRO built
India‘s first satellite, 3) , which was launched by the 4) on 19 April 5). 6)
Sivan is current the chairperson of the ISRO. 7) or 8) Range (SHAR) is a rocket launch centre operated by ISRO. It is located in 9) in 10)

Answer 37

ISRO is the space agency of India headquartered in the city of Bangalore. ISRO was formed in 1969. ISRO built
India‘s first satellite, Aryabhata, which was launched by the Soviet Union on 19 April 1975. Dr Kailasavadivoo
Sivan is current the chairperson of the ISRO. Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) or Sriharikota
Range (SHAR) is a rocket launch centre operated by ISRO. It is located in Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh

Question 38

1) has become the first country in the world to pass a law that will ensure financial organisations
to disclose and act on climate-related risks and opportunities.
 The Financial Sector (Climate-related Disclosures and Other Matters) Amendment Bill
New Zealand achieving
carbon neutrality by 2050.

252-million-year-old fossil site in J&K‘s 2) preserves world‘s first tsunami

Answer 38

New Zealand has become the first country in the world to pass a law that will ensure financial organisations
to disclose and act on climate-related risks and opportunities.
 The Financial Sector (Climate-related Disclosures and Other Matters) Amendment Bill
New Zealand achieving
carbon neutrality by 2050.

252-million-year-old fossil site in J&K‘s Khanmoh preserves world‘s first tsunami

Question 39

India‘s first 1) buffalo IVF calf born in 2)
NGO was also behind the country‘s first IVF calf named
3)
4) was the first child successfully born after her mother received IVF treatment.

World‘s first city-wide plastic survey launches in 5)

Answer 39

India‘s first Banni buffalo IVF calf born in Gujarat
NGO was also behind the country‘s first IVF calf named
Krishna
Louise Brown was the first
child successfully born after her mother received IVF treatment.

World‘s first city-wide plastic survey launches in Portsmouth

Question 40

India is ranked at the top in emissions related to crop burning, accounting for 1) per cent of total global
emissions for the 2015-2020 period, according to a new report released by climate tech startup 2), which is also part of global coalition ―3)

Answer 40

India is ranked at the top in emissions related to crop burning, accounting for 13 per cent of total global
emissions for the 2015-2020 period, according to a new report released by climate tech startup Blue Sky
Analytics, which is also part of global coalition ―Climate TRACE

Question 41

G-20
1) is a permanent guest invitee
all the g-20 countries ?

Answer 41

G-20
Spain is a permanent guest invitee
20 members -
Trick: GURUJI SITA AB SSC FCI ME job karti hai
G- Germany U- USA R- Russia U- UK J- Japan I- India S- South Africa I- Indonesia T- Turkey A- Australia A- Argentina B- Brazil S- Saudi Arabia S- South Korea C- Canada F- France C- China I- Italy M- Mexico E- European Union

Question 42

NASA launched a spacecraft called 1) on a 2)-year mission to explore Jupiter‘s 3) asteroids for the
first time gathering new insights into the solar system‘s formation. The 4) rocket responsible for
propelling the probe took off from 5)
 Named after an ancient fossil of a pre-human ancestor, Lucy will become the first 6) powered spacecraft to venture so far from the Sun
Lucy will also make 7) Earth flybys for gravity assists, making it the first spacecraft to return to our
planet‘s vicinity from the outer solar system.
 Lucy‘s first encounter will be in 8) with asteroid 9) in the Main Belt, between Mars and Jupiter

Answer 42

NASA launched a spacecraft called Lucy on a 12-year mission to explore Jupiter‘s Trojan asteroids for the
first time gathering new insights into the solar system‘s formation. The Atlas V rocket responsible for
propelling the probe took off from Cape Canaveral.
 Named after an ancient fossil of a pre-human ancestor, Lucy will become the first solar-powered spacecraft to venture so far from the Sun
Lucy will also make three Earth flybys for gravity assists, making it the first spacecraft to return to our
planet‘s vicinity from the outer solar system.
 Lucy‘s first encounter will be in 2025 with asteroid Donaldjohanson in the Main Belt, between Mars and
Jupiter

Question 43

LUCY
Between 1) and 2), it will encounter 3) Trojan asteroids
The largest of them is about 4) miles
Lucy will fly by its target objects within 5) miles (400 kilometers) of their surfaces
The Jupiter Trojan asteroids, thought to number well over 7,000, are leftover raw materials from the
formation of our solar system‘s giant planets – 6) 7) 8) 9)
 Scientists believe they hold vital clues about the composition and physical conditions in the protoplanetary disk

Answer 43

LUCY
Between 2027 and 2033, it will encounter seven Trojan asteroids
The largest of them is about 60 miles
Lucy will fly by its target objects within 250 miles (400 kilometers) of their surfaces
The Jupiter Trojan asteroids, thought to number well over 7,000, are leftover raw materials from the
formation of our solar system‘s giant planets – Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune.(JUNS
 Scientists believe they hold vital clues about the composition and physical conditions in the protoplanetary disk

Question 44

Lucy the fossil was discovered in 1) in 2)
named her after the Beatles‘ song ―Lucy in the
Sky with Diamonds‖, which they were playing loudly at the expedition camp.
 Lucy the probe is carrying a diamond beam splitter into the sky

3) (NASA)- President 4) established NASA in 5). Sen. Bill Nelson was sworn in as the 6) NASA administrator

Answer 44

Lucy the fossil was discovered in Ethiopia in 1974
named her after the Beatles‘ song ―Lucy in the
Sky with Diamonds‖, which they were playing loudly at the expedition camp.
 Lucy the probe is carrying a diamond beam splitter into the sky

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
President Dwight D. Eisenhower established NASA in 1958. Sen. Bill Nelson was sworn in as
the 14th NASA administrator

Question 45

1) wins award for city with most sustainable transport system
Kochi Open Mobility Network, which digitized and integrated various transport facilities, also helped
to win the award.

The 2) Tiger Conservation Foundation
bagged the Earth Guardian Award instituted by the 3) Group.
 The eight winners of the award were felicitated by 4)

Answer 45

Kerala wins award for city with most sustainable transport system
Kochi Open Mobility Network, which digitized and integrated various transport facilities, also helped
to win the award.

The Parambikulam Tiger Conservation Foundation
bagged the Earth Guardian Award instituted by the NatWest Group.
 The eight winners of the award were felicitated by UN Convention on International Trade in Endangered
Species of Wild Fauna and Flora

Question 46

India‘s first social crypto token, Chingari‘s ‗$GARI‘

1) becomes the First Indian Film to Launch NFT Collectibles

Answer 46

India‘s first social crypto token, Chingari‘s ‗$GARI‘

Kurup becomes the First Indian Film to Launch NFT Collectibles

Question 47

Agri waste-recycling project 1) named among Prince William‘s 2) winners dubbed the ―Eco Oscars
3) led 1) was named the winner of the GBP 1 million prize for its cheap technology
innovation to convert crop residues into sellable bio-products in the ―clean our air‖ category.
 It was among five worldwide winners of the prize, created by William, the Duke of Cambridge, to reward
people trying to save the planet.
The 2) is awarded by the 4) to 5) winners each year for their contributions to
environmentalism. It was first awarded in 6) and is planned to run annually until 7) .
The five categories were inspired by the 8) ; they are ‗the restoration and protection of nature‘, air cleanliness‘, ocean revival‘, waste-free living‘, and climate action‘. The 2) was launched in 9) by Prince William,
Duke of Cambridge and 10)

Answer 47

Agri waste-recycling project Takachar named among Prince William‘s Earthshot Prize winners dubbed the ―Eco Oscars
Vidyut Mohan led Takachar was named the winner of the GBP 1 million prize for its cheap technology
innovation to convert crop residues into sellable bio-products in the ―clean our air‖ category.
 It was among five worldwide winners of the prize, created by William, the Duke of Cambridge, to reward
people trying to save the planet.
The Earthshot Prize is awarded by the Royal Foundation to five winners each year for their contributions to
environmentalism. It was first awarded in 2021 and is planned to run annually until 2030.
The five categories were inspired by the UN
Sustainable Development Goals; they are ‗the restoration and protection of nature‘, air cleanliness‘, ocean revival‘, waste-free living‘, and climate action‘. The Earthshot Prize was launched in 2020 by Prince William,
Duke of Cambridge and David Attenborough.

Question 48

General Assembly in 1) established World Development Information Day
The Assembly decided that the date for the Day should coincide with United Nations Day, 2)
which was also the date of the adoption, in 1970, of the International Development Strategy
 This year theme for the day is 3)

Answer 48

General Assembly in 1972 established World Development Information Day
The Assembly decided that the date for the Day should coincide with United Nations Day, 24 October,
which was also the date of the adoption, in 1970, of the International Development Strategy
 This year theme for the day is ‗Action for Sustainable Development Goal‘.