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1. Which Indian city was ranked the fourth most polluted cities in the world, according to IQAir?
(a) Mumbai
(b) Delhi
(c) Kolkata
(d) Varanasi
Answer: b
2. Which institution launched the net-zero transition charter for private sector?
(a) UNEP
(b) FAO
(c) COP-28
(d) NITI Aayog
Answer: c
The COP-28 Presidency launched ‘Net-Zero Transition Charter: Accountability Mobilisation for the Private Sector’, it recognizes the important role the private sector must play in combating climate change.
COP28 Presidency has called for a collaborative approach to reduce emissions by 43 percent in the next seven years. COP28 will be held in Dubai between November 30 and December 12.
3. Which institution released the report titled ‘Sand and Dust Storms: A Guide to Mitigation, Adaptation, Policy, and Risk Management Measures in Agriculture’?
(a) FAO
(b) UNEP
(c) World Bank
(d) UNESCO
Answer: a
According to a report by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) titled “Sand and dust storms: A Guide to Mitigation, Adaptation, Policy, and Risk Management Measures in Agriculture,” sand and dust storms pose a significant obstacle to achieving 11 out of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
Sand and dust storms are meteorological events involving powerful and turbulent winds that lift numerous small particles to significant altitudes.
4. What is the rank of India in the 2023 World Digital Competitiveness Ranking (WDCR)?
(a) 49
(b) 52
(c) 57
(d) 62
Answer: a
The International Institute for Management Development (IMD) unveiled its 2023 World Digital Competitiveness Ranking (WDCR).
According to IMD’s study, India has made significant in terms of cyber security knowledge but lacks on fronts like technology and future readiness. India has been ranked at 49th rank among 64 economies.
5. What is the expansion of PDI, launched by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj?
(a) Panchayat Development Index
(b) Panchayat Distribution Index
(c) Panchayat Direction Index
(d) People Development Index
Answer: a
6. Which institution has been publishing the ‘India Infrastructure Report’ series since 2001?
(a) NSSO
(b) NITI Aayog
(c) IDFC Foundation
(d) Larsen and Toubro
Answer: c
7. As per National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data, which state recorded the highest number of custodial deaths in 2022?
(a) Gujarat
(b) Karnataka
(c) Andhra Pradesh
(d) Uttar Pradesh
Answer: a
Gujarat has recorded the highest number of custodial deaths in 2022, according to the recently released report of the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB).
Gujarat has retained this top spot for the third consecutive year in a row. According to the NCRB report, 14 people (who were not on remand) died in police custody/ lock-up in 2022 compared to three deaths recorded in Rajasthan and Punjab, which together claimed the second spot.
8. Which company is associated with the ‘Accelerating India’s Potential to Address the Global XR Opportunity’ report?
(a) Apple
(b) Meta
(c) Microsoft
(d) Google
Answer: b
Notes:
The term extended reality (XR) covers virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), mixed reality (MR), and other technologies. It merges the real and virtual worlds, providing users an immersive experience.
The report, titled ‘Accelerating India’s Potential to Address the Global XR Opportunity’ which is supported by Meta, said Indian XR startups are evolving to develop global solutions, with 76% of those surveyed serving both domestic and international clients. The term extended reality (XR) covers virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), mixed reality (MR), and other technologies. It merges the real and virtual worlds, providing users an immersive experience.
9. India has witnessed an increase in fatalities as per Global Status on Road Safety 2023, this report is released by which agency?
(a) World Bank
(b) World Health Organization
(c) United Nations Population Fund
(d) UNICEF
Answer: b
10. According to the U.N.’s World Economic Situation and Prospects 2024 report, which region is expected to have the highest GDP growth in 2024?
(a) European Union
(b) East Asia
(c) South Asia
(d) Western Asia
Answer: c