11.Which state/UT launched the ‘Adarsha Colony initiative’?
[A] West Bengal
[B] Assam
[C] Odisha
[D] Jharkhand
Answer: C [Odisha]
Notes:
As part of the Adarsha Colony initiative, the Odisha government has sanctioned ₹22.5 crore for setting up India’s first resettlement colony for people affected by coastal erosion and climate change.
The colony will be set up for the people of Satbhaya in Kendrapada district. The fund will be utilities for the construction of houses, drinking water, electricity, roads and other facilities for the displaced people.
12.Which country adopted the ‘Basic Plan on Ocean Policy’?
[A] USA
[B] Japan
[C] Indonesia
[D] India
Answer: B [Japan]
Notes:
Japan’s Basic Plan on Ocean Policy was adopted recently by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s Cabinet. This five-year ocean policy seeks to strengthen marine security amid the growing Chinese assertiveness in the regional seas. The Basic Plan on Ocean Policy, which was first crafted in 2008, = is revised every five years.
13.The USA and Canada celebrate the ‘Labor Day’ in which month?
[A] May
[B] June
[C] July
[D] September
Answer: D [September]
Notes:
Labour Day is observed across the world on May 1. It celebrates the contribution of labourers and the working class.
May 1 is marked as May Day, also referred to as International Workers’ Day and Labour Day in different countries across the world. Although the US and Canada observed the first Monday of September as Labor Day.
14.The US and which country agreed on new immigration policies to prevent illegal border crossing?
[A] Canada
[B] Mexico
[C] Cuba
[D] El-Salvador
Answer: B [Mexico]
Notes:
The US and Mexico have recently agreed on new immigration policies to prevent illegal border crossing.
The countries have come up with a five-point plan, which will deter illegal immigrations and open other pathways to continue accepting immigrants from Haiti, Cuba and other countries.
15.Which country/region’s regulator derecognised six Indian central counterparties?
[A] USA
[B] Australia
[C] European Union
[D] Germany
Answer: C [European Union]
Notes:
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the European Union (EU’s) financial markets regulator and supervisor, has derecognised six Indian central counterparties (CCPs).
These six CCPs are The Clearing Corporation of India (CCIL), Indian Clearing Corporation Ltd (ICCL), NSE Clearing Ltd (NSCCL), Multi Commodity Exchange Clearing (MCXCCL), India International Clearing Corporation (IFSC) Ltd (IICC) and NSE IFSC Clearing Corporation Ltd (NICCL).
16.‘Global Network Against Food Crisis’ was founded in which year?
[A] 2012
[B] 2016
[C] 2020
[D] 2024
Answer: B [2016]
Notes:
‘Global Network Against Food Crisis’ was founded by the European Commission for International Cooperation and Development, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP) at the first World Humanitarian Summit in 2016.
According to a report by this international alliance, the number of people experiencing acute hunger and requiring urgent food, nutrition and livelihood assistance has increased by 34 per cent from 2021 to 2022.
17.‘Vaisakh Purnima’ is associated with which religion?
[A] Hinduism
[B] Jainism
[C] Buddhism
[D] Jainism
Answer: C [Buddhism]
Notes:
Vaisakh Purnima is celebrated on 5th May this year. The Union Ministry of Culture will collaborate with the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) to celebrate this occasion at the National Museum in New Delhi.
Several programmes will be organised in Delhi and across the country to mark the ‘UN Day of Vesak’.
18.Which institution has set up the ‘Agriculture and Market Information System (AMIS)’?
[A] FAO
[B] WEF
[C] IMF
[D] World Bank
Answer: A [FAO]
Notes:
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has set up Agriculture and Market Information System (AMIS).
It is an inter-agency platform which boosts transparency in the food market and promote policy response for food security. In its latest monitor, the AMIS revealed that India’s corn, soyabean and rice production will be affected due to the El Nino weather event.
19.‘Saurona triangular and Saurona aurigera’, which were discovered recently, belong to which species?
[A] Snake
[B] Butterfly
[C] Spider
[D] Gecko
Answer: B [Butterfly]
Notes:
A new group of genus, Saurona, is named after the villain from The Lord of the Rings novels, Sauron. Two new butterfly species – Saurona triangular and Saurona aurigera – belong to this genus.
The team has also found another butterfly genus, which has been named Argenteria, meaning silver mine, on account of the silver scales on its wings.
20.Which state/UT launched the ‘Jaganannaku Chebudam programme’?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] West Bengal
[C] Kerala
[D] Odisha
Answer: A [Andhra Pradesh]
Notes:
As part of the Jaganannaku Chebudam programme, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy launched a toll-free helpline number 1902.
It will provide quick and quality solutions for grievances regarding welfare schemes and government services. On sharing the grievance, a unique YSR (your service request) identity would be generated and regular updates would be shared.