11. Where is the International Seabed Authority headquartered?
[A] Jamaica
[B] Japan
[C] Australia
[D] United Kingdom
Answer: A [Jamaica]
Notes:
The International Seabed Authority is a Jamaica-based intergovernmental body of 167 member states and the European Union established under the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea.
The International Seabed Authority is making preparations to restart discussions that may potentially allow mining activities in the international seabed, called Deep Sea mining.
12. Which country has recently amended its anti-espionage law?
[A] India
[B] Russia
[C] Ukraine
[D] China
Answer: D [China]
Notes:
The Peoples Republic of China has recently updated its anti-espionage law, which redefines espionage. Activities like cyber-attacks against government or sensitive information systems are redefined as acts of espionage. The law became effective from 1st July 2023.
The National Counter intelligence and Security Centre (NCSC) of the US government has raised apprehensions regarding China’s recently modified law.
13. Which institution released a consultation paper on Consolidated Cyber Security and Cyber Resilience Framework (CSCRF)?
[A] NITI Aayog
[B] SEBI
[C] RBI
[D] NASSCOM
Answer: B [SEBI]
Notes:
SEBI has recently released a consultation paper on ‘Consolidated Cyber Security and Cyber Resilience Framework (CSCRF) for Sebi Regulated Entities’.
This proposed framework requires all regulated entities to establish an updated cyber crisis management plan.
14. Which city is the host of the ‘Meeting of Space Economy Leaders under India’s G20 presidency’?
[A] Bengaluru
[B] Chennai
[C] Pune
[D] Mysuru
Answer: A [Bengaluru]
Notes:
Under India’s presidency of the Group of Twenty (G20), the 4th edition of the Space Economy Leaders Meeting (SELM) is scheduled to be held in Bengaluru.
The theme for this event, ‘Towards a New Space ERA (Economy, Responsibility, Alliance)”, is chosen in line with India’s G20 Summit’s theme of “One Earth, One Space and One Future”.
15. Which Department has launched the 3rd edition of National e Governance Service Delivery Assessment (NeSDA)?
[A] Department of Financial Services
[B] Department of Administrative Reforms and Grievance Redressal
[C] Department of Expenditure
[D] Department of Revenue
Answer: B [Department of Administrative Reforms and Grievance Redressal]
Notes:
The Department of Administrative Reforms and Grievance Redressal (DARPG) has developed the National e Governance Service Delivery Assessment (NeSDA) with an objective of measuring the effectiveness of the existing e Governance service delivery mechanism, from the citizen’s perspective.
The secretary of DARPG, has released the 3rd edition of National e Governance Service Delivery Assessment.
16.What is Leqembi, which is in news recently?
[A] Medication for Alzheimer’s disease
[B] COVID 19 variant
[C] Plant based nutrient
[D] Bio Ethanol variant
Answer: A [Medication for Alzheimer’s disease]
Notes:
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Leqembi (lecanemab-irmb) which is a medication designed to treat Alzheimer’s disease.
However, this decision raises difficult issues concerning the safety and affordability of the drug.
17.Which institution released the ‘State of the Climate in Latin America and the Caribbean in 2022’?
[A] WMO
[B] FAO
[C] UNEP
[D] NASA
Answer: A [WMO]
Notes:
The State of the Climate in Latin America and the Caribbean in 2022 report, issued by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), highlights the escalating effects of global warming and resulting climate change in the region.
Over the past three decades, the region has experienced significant impacts including rising average temperatures, altered rainfall patterns, and a surge in extreme weather phenomena such as heatwaves, droughts, wildfires, tropical cyclones, floods, landslides, as well as the melting of glaciers and rising sea levels.
18.Which body released the report titled ‘Uncovering the Invisible: Successes and Challenges for Wildlife Crime Prosecution in Europe’?
[A] LIFE SWiPE project
[B] ESA
[C] UNEP
[D] FAO
Answer: A [LIFE SWiPE project]
Notes:
The report titled ‘Uncovering the Invisible: Successes and Challenges for Wildlife Crime Prosecution in Europe’ highlights that a significant number of wildlife crimes in Europe go unnoticed or unpunished, with approximately 60% of reported complaints not resulting in indictments.
The study conducted by the LIFE SWiPE project, which focuses on successful wildlife crime prosecution in Europe, reveals that suspended imprisonment was the most common form of punishment issued.
19.Centre has sought an explanation from which state for diversion of PM POSHAN funds for State elections?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Karnataka
[C] Goa
[D] West Bengal
Answer: D [West Bengal]
Notes:
Union government has sought an explanation from the West Bengal government regarding the diversion of PM POSHAN (midday meal scheme) funds for State elections.
The letter mentioned that funds earmarked for midday meal under PM POSHAN are being used for a different purpose.
20.Which institution has filed papers with SEBI for IPO?
[A] IRDAI
[B] PFRDA
[C] NSDL
[D] IRCTC
Answer: C [NSDL]
Notes:
National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL), a leading market infrastructure institution in India, has recently filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).
This is an important step for NSDL as it prepares to launch its Initial Public Offering (IPO).