41. Which Indian port topped Indian ports in the ‘Global Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) 2022’?
[A] Pipavav Port
[B] Mundra Port
[C] Deendayal Port
[D] Chennai Port
Answer: A [Pipavav Port]
Notes:
Global Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) 2022 was released by the World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence.
It acts as the benchmark for assessing container port performance and efficiency worldwide. Pipavav Port on the Gujarat coast has emerged as the most efficient port in India in Global Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) 2022. Globally, Pipavav Port has secured the 30th position.
42. As per the ‘The Energy Progress Report 2023’, achieving which SDG is challenging?
[A] SDG 1
[B] SDG 5
[C] SDG 7
[D] SDG 12
Answer: C [SDG 7]
Notes:
‘Tracking SDG7: The Energy Progress Report 2023’ report was released by International Energy Agency (IEA), IRENA, UNSD, World Bank and WHO.
According to this report, world is facing challenges in achieving UN-mandated Sustainable Development Goal 7 by 2030 due to factors such as elevated inflation, an unpredictable macroeconomic future, and concerns about mounting debt. SDG 7 is ‘Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.’
43. As per the 5th State Food Safety Index, which state secured the top ranking among the larger states?
[A] Punjab
[B] Kerala
[C] West Bengal
[D] Rajasthan
Answer: B [Kerala]
Notes:
The 5th State Food Safety Index was released on the occasion of World Food Safety Day. It evaluated the performance of states and union territories across six different aspects of food safety.
Among the larger states, Kerala secured the top ranking, followed by Punjab and Tamil Nadu. Among the smaller states, Goa emerged as the leader, followed Manipur and Sikkim. Jammu and Kashmir, Delhi and Chandigarh secured the first three ranks respectively among the UTs.
44. As per a recent study, what is the prevalence of Diabetes in India?
[A] 2.4%
[B] 7.4%
[C] 11.4%
[D] 21.4%
Answer: C [11.4%]
Notes:
A recent study published in The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology journal has uncovered that the occurrence of diabetes in India stands at 11.4%.
Additionally, the study found that 35.5% of the population experiences hypertension, while 15.3% are affected by prediabetes.
45. “Animal Discoveries – New Species and New Records 2023” is published by which institution?
[A] Zoological Survey of India
[B] Blue Cross
[C] WWF India
[D] Animal Wellness Institute
Answer: A [Zoological Survey of India]
Notes:
The Zoological Survey of India has published the faunal discoveries in a publication titled “Animal Discoveries – New Species and New Records 2023.”
As per the publication, India has expanded its faunal database by including 664 animal species between 2022 to 2023, which consists of 467 newly discovered species and 197 species recorded in India for the first time.
46. Which country recorded the highest global prevalence of childhood diabetes cases and fatalities in 2019?
[A] China
[B] India
[C] USA
[D] Indonesia
Answer: B [India]
Notes:
According to a recent study published in the journal JAMA Network, India witnessed the highest global prevalence of childhood diabetes cases and fatalities in 2019, alongside holding the record for the highest disability-adjusted life-years (DALY) burden.
As per the World Health Organization, a single DALY signifies the deprivation of one year of overall well-being and optimal health.
47. As per a recent report, how many children and adolescents lose their lives due to infectious diseases annually?
[A] Three Million
[B] Five Million
[C] Ten Million
[D] Fifteen Million
Answer: A [Three Million]
Notes:
As per a recent study published in The Lancet journal, it is revealed that approximately three million children and adolescents lose their lives due to infectious diseases annually.
This figure is equivalent to one death occurring every 10 seconds due to infectious diseases. India, Nigeria and Pakistan share the highest disease burden.
48. As per the ‘Threat Intelligence Report 2023’ which sector faces the highest number of cyber-attacks?
[A] Healthcare
[B] Banking and Insurance
[C] Education and Research
[D] Defence
Answer: A [Healthcare]
Notes:
Check Point’s ‘Threat Intelligence Report 2023’ reveals that, on average, a single organization in India experienced 2,146 cyber-attacks per week over the past six months. In comparison, global organizations faced an average of 1,239 attacks during the same period.
Based on the report, the healthcare sector faced the highest number of attacks in India with 4,839 incidents, followed by education and research with 3,532 attacks. The government/military sector experienced 3,017 attacks, while the insurance/legal industry encountered 2,523 cyber-attacks.
49. Which state ranked at the top in overall fiscal health scorecard as per FY 23 revised budget estimates?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Karnataka
[D] Odisha
Answer: B [Maharashtra]
Notes:
Based on the FY23 revised budget estimates, Maharashtra tops the ranking in overall fiscal health scorecard, followed by Chhattisgarh, Orissa, Telangana and Jharkhand.
Based on the FY24 first budget estimates, the top three states are Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh and Telangana shows a report on the fiscal health of the key 17 states. It is based on the 4 fiscal parameters–fiscal deficit; own tax revenue, state debt levels (as a percentage of their individual gross state domestic product) and the interest payment to revenue receipts.
50. As per the annual lightning report, which state recorded the highest number of flashes in 2022- 23?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Mizoram
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Sikkim
Answer: C [Madhya Pradesh]
Notes:
Madhya Pradesh is found to be the lightning hub of India with maximum flashes of 987,095 in 2022- 23 and highest deaths of 340 per year, according to the fourth annual lightning report.
It highlights that the country recorded more than 20 million lightning strikes in 2022-23, 60% increase in cloud-to-ground lightning from 2019-20. The Lightning Resilient India Campaign is a collaborative endeavor between the climate resilient observing systems promotion council (CROPC) and the India meteorological department (IMD).