31.Which institution released the ‘World Economic Situation and Prospects report’?
[A] UN
[B] WEF
[C] IMF
[D] World Bank
Answer: A [UN]
Notes:
World Economic Situation and Prospects report was released recently by the UN. According to this report, the global economic growth is expected to 2.3 percent in 2023.
The report also expected a 2.5 per cent growth in 2024. The growth rate is still well below the average growth rate in the two decades before the pandemic of 3.1%.
32.In Defence, what is the name of the action against an adversary without a direct conventional military action?
[A] Non-kinetic warfare
[B] Non-military warfare
[C] Non-offensive warfare
[D] Non-assistive warfare
Answer: A [Non-kinetic warfare]
Notes:
Non-kinetic warfare, also known as the contactless warfare, is the action against an adversary without a direct conventional military action.
Defence Rajnath Singh said the concept of non-kinetic warfare has highlighted the need for advanced technology in the defence sector.
33.Which city is the host of the ‘South Asian Youth Table Tennis Championship 2023’?
[A] Itanagar
[B] Guwahati
[C] Kolkata
[D] Bhubaneswar
Answer: A [Itanagar]
Notes:
The ‘South Asian Youth Table Tennis Championship 2023’ recently concluded in Itanagar.It was a three-day international event in which more than 100 athletes from six countries Bhutan, Bangladesh, India, Maldives, Sri Lanka and Nepal participated.
In the Under-19 Boys singles, Ankur Bhattacharjee defeated Payas Jain to claim the gold, while in Under-19 girls’ singles, Suhana Saini defeated Yashaswini Ghorpade claimed the gold.
34.Which Union Ministry implements the ‘FAME-II Scheme’?
[A] Ministry of MSME
[B] Ministry of Heavy Industry
[C] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
[D] Ministry of Power
Answer: B [Ministry of Heavy Industry]
Notes:
The Ministry of Heavy Industry is planning to increase the outlay for the FAME-II (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles in India) scheme this financial year.
The Ministry recently held a stakeholder consultation with e2-W manufacturers to deliberate the proposed changes to the scheme.
35.Which state/UT launched the ‘Mukhyamantri Sikho Kamao Yojana’?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Jammu and Kashmir
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Odisha
Answer: C [Madhya Pradesh]
Notes:
Mukhyamantri Sikho Kamao Yojana (Chief Minister Learn and Earn Scheme) was approved by the Madhya Pradesh Cabinet.
Youth who have passed class 12, ITI, UG and PG are eligible for this scheme. The scheme will provide stipend to the youths along with training, skill upgradation will boost their employment opportunities and pave way for a better way of earning.
36.Under Shipbuilding Financial Assistance (SBFA), what per cent of Contract price is provided as assistance to ship yards for specialized vessel?
[A] 10
[B] 20
[C] 25
[D] 50
Answer: B [20]
Notes:
Shipbuilding Financial Assistance (SBFA) was introduced by the Indian Government to make India-made ships competitive in the global market.
Under this initiative, Indian Shipyards are provided up to 20% of the Contract Price or the Fair Price (whichever is lower) as assistance for each specialized vessel they construct.
37.As per the IDMC Report of Internal Displacement in India, how many people in India were internally displaced as a result of natural disasters?
[A] 1 million
[B] 2.5 million
[C] 3 million
[D] 5 million
Answer: B [2.5 million]
Notes:
A report from the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre in Geneva revealed that in 2022, approximately 2.5 million people in India were internally displaced as a result of natural disasters, particularly severe floods and cyclones.
The South Asia region experienced a total of 12.5 million internal displacements due to disasters, with floods accounting for 90% of the displacements in the area.
38.Which institution released the ‘World Health Statistics 2023’?
[A] UNICEF
[B] UNESCO
[C] WHO
[D] UNEP
Answer: C [WHO]
Notes:
The World Health Organisation (WHO) recently released the World Health Statistics 2023. It is annual compilation of the latest available data on health and health-related indicators. The report has been published since 2005.
According to this report, the pandemic has caused some 20 million deaths and a total of 336.8 million life-years.
39.What is the aim of ‘Sagar Parikrama Yatra’?
[A] Resolve issues of fishermen
[B] Improve Security of Coasts
[C] Increase patrolling service
[D] Protect Aquatic Animals
Answer: A [Resolve issues of fishermen]
Notes:
Sagar Parikrama Yatra Phase-V was launched recently. Its purpose is to resolve issues of fishermen and other stakeholders and promote their economic wellbeing.
It facilitates their economic upliftment through various fisheries schemes and programs being implemented by the Government of India such as Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) and Kisan Credit Card (KCC).
40.‘GAINS’ Startup Challenge was launched by which institution?
[A] RBI
[B] GRSE
[C] HAL
[D] BARC
Answer: B [GRSE]
Notes:
Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) launched GRSE Accelerated Innovation Nurturing Scheme – 2023 or GAINS 2023 in Kolkata.
It aims to encourage startups to develop innovative solutions towards technological advances in shipbuilding. Its focus areas include AI, renewable energy and energy efficiency.