Daily Current Affairs Questions
August 2022 Part 3
Why in News
1.
Azores
High
2.
Baba
Baidyanath Dham
3.
Centenary
celebrations
4.
Ceylon
frogmouth
5.
Child
Protection Services
6.
cricketers
7.
Digital
Nomad Visas
8.
Father
of chemical science in India
9.
Gender
Gap Index
10.
Gender
Gap Index (GGI)
11.
Global
Liveability Index
12.
Global
Liveability Index 2022
13.
Global
Liveability Index 2022
14.
Global
Liveability Index 2022
15.
Hydrocarbon
Exploration and Licensing Policy (HELP)
16.
Ijei
River
17.
Index
of industrial production (IIP)
18.
India’s
first UNESCO World Heritage City
19.
James
Webb Space Telescope (JWST)
20.
James
Webb Space Telescope (JWST)
21.
Jim
Thorpe
22.
Kanaganahalli
23.
Kharchi
Puja
24.
Line
of Actual Control (LAC)
25.
Mangarh
hillock massacre
26.
Mission
Vatsalya
27.
Mission
Vatsalya
28.
Namsai
Declaration
29.
National
Emblem
30.
National
Emblem of India
31.
National
Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF)
32.
National
Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF)
33.
National
Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF)
34.
National
Internet Exchange of India (NIXI)
35.
North-East
Indian states
36.
oldest
European human fossil
37.
oncolytic
virus
38.
Ozone
Depletion
39.
ozone
hole
40.
ozone-depleting
substances
41.
Padmaja
Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park
42.
Paracin
Open 'A' chess tournament
43.
Pradhan
Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
44.
Protection
of Children from Sexual Offences Act
45.
Quad
46.
Red
pandas
47.
Red
pandas
48.
Renuka
Sagar Reservoir
49.
Sahariya
tribe
50.
SAMARTH
51.
Shanghai
Cooperation Organisation
52.
Shanghai
Cooperation Organisation (SCO)
53.
Shanghai
Cooperation Organisation (SCO)
54.
Shanghai
Cooperation Organization (SCO)
55.
Shanghai
Cooperation Organization (SCO)
56.
Shatabdi
Stambh
57.
Singalila
National Park
58.
Singapore
Open
59.
State
of Food Security and Nutrition in the World
60. TiHAN
61.
TIME
62. TRAFFIC
63. Trafficking in Persons
64.
Transgender
Persons (Protection of Rights) Act
65.
Turf
Authorities of India (TAI)
66.
Unique Identification
Authority of India (UIDAI)
67.
Universal
Service Obligation Fund
68.
Universal
Service Obligation Fund (USOF)
69. Varanasi
70.
Vice
President
71. Vice President
72. Vice President (VP)
73.
Vienna
convention
74.
Vienna
Convention
75. Wall of former chief economists
76.
Wholesale Price Index (WPI)
77. Wimbledon Championships
78. Wisden Almanack
79.
World
Athletics Championships 2022
80.
World Athletics Championships 2025
81.
World Brain Day
82. World Chess Day
83. World Food Programme
84.
World
Food Programme (WFP)
85. World Heritage status
86. World International Day of Justice
87. World Kiswahili Language Day
88. World Masters Athletics Championships
89. World Paper Bag Day
90.
World
Population Day
91. World Population Day
92.
World
Population Prospects
93.
World
Population Prospects
94.
World Youth Skills Day
95. world’s best nurse
96.
World’s Best SME Bank
97. world’s greatest places
98. world's most populous nation
99.
Zonal
Council
100.
Zonal
Council
1.
An
extremely large ‘Azores High’ has
recently resulted in abnormally dry conditions across the western
Mediterranean. Azores High are what?.
a subtropical high-pressure system
b sub-polar low-pressure system
c tropical low-pressure system
d none of the above
As per the new study, an extremely large ‘Azores High’ has resulted in
abnormally dry conditions across the western Mediterranean, including the
Iberian Peninsula, primarily occupied by Spain and Portugal. Azores High is a
subtropical high-pressure system that extends over the eastern subtropical
North Atlantic and western Europe during winter. It is formed by dry air aloft
descending the subtropics and coincides with the downward branch of the Hadley
Circulation, and is associated with anticyclonic winds in the subtropical North
Atlantic.
2.
PM
Narendra Modi has recently performed pooja at Baba
Baidyanath Dham. It is located in which of the following Indian
state?
a Bihar
b Jharkhand
c Madhya Pradesh
d Chhattisgarh
PM Shri Narendra Modi performed pooja at Baba Baidyanath Dham at Deoghar on
July 12, 2022. Baba Baidyanath Dham is located in the Indian state of
Jharkhand.
3.
Which
of the following Indian state has recently celebrated the Centenary celebrations of its Legislative
Assembly?
a Bihar
b Kerala
c Rajasthan
d Uttar Pradesh
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed at the closing ceremony of the Centenary
celebrations of Bihar Legislative Assembly, Patna. He also unveiled a 40-feet high “Shatabdi
Stambh (centenary column)” at the Bihar Legislative Assembly complex.
4.
Ceylon frogmouth,
Gray-chinned minivet, Coppersmith Barbet, and White-throated redstart are often
seen in the news. What are these?.
a Birds
b Primates
c Reptiles
d Amphibians
Ceylon Frogmouth is also known as Srilanka frogmouth. It is a bird species
found in the Western Ghats. Gray-chinned minivet, Coppersmith Barbet, and
White-throated redstart are also birds.
5.
“Child Protection Services” Scheme has been now
subsumed under which from 2021-22 onwards?
“Child Protection Services” Scheme has been now subsumed under Mission Vatsalya
from 2021-22 onwards. The Ministry of
Women and Child Development is implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme,
“Mission Vatsalya”, for the welfare and rehabilitation of children. This, along
with Mission Shakti and Mission Poshan 2.0, forms a triad of schemes focussing
on child protection and welfare services.
6.
Which
of the following country has announced equal pay for both male and female cricketers?
a Australia
b New Zealand
c India
d England
New Zealand, in a historical move, has recently announced equal pay for both
male and female cricketers. This is a major landmark in the fight to close the
gender pay gap in sports. Reducing the pay gap is also about being fair and
respectful and recognizing the effort, and excellence women bring to the
sport.
7.
Which
of the following country has recently announced “Digital
Nomad Visas” for travellers to attract more foreign tourists?
a Spain
b Germany
c Finland
d Indonesia
Indonesia has announced “Digital Nomad Visas” for travellers to attract more
foreign tourists. Digital Nomads work remotely while travelling to different
places and spending their earned income in the country they are travelling to.
8.
Who
is regarded as the father of chemical science in
India?
a Prafulla Chandra Roy
b Har Gobind Khorana
c Satyendra Nath Bose
d Maharshi Kanada
Ministry of Culture and Vijnana Bharti (VIBHA) organises the curtain-raiser for
two days International Conference on Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray's
contributions as a Chemist and Freedom Fighter in New Delhi on July 11,
2011. Prafulla Chandra Roy is regarded
as the father of chemical science in India. He was the founder of India's first
pharmaceutical company, i.e., Bengal Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals. He is the
author of A History of Hindu Chemistry from the Earliest Times to the Middle of
the Sixteenth Century (1902).
9.
Who
is the publisher of the Gender Gap Index?
World Economic Forum (WEF) released the Global Gender Gap Index for 2022 in
July 2022. The report ranked India at 135 out of 146 countries. In 2021, India
was ranked 140 out of 156 countries.
10.
What
is the rank of India in the Gender Gap Index (GGI)
2022?
World Economic Forum (WEF) released the Global Gender Gap Index for 2022 in
July 2022. The report ranked India at 135 out of 146 countries. In 2021, India
was ranked 140 out of 156 countries.
11.
Global Liveability Index 2022 is recently released by
whom?.
a World Economic Forum (WEF)
b World Bank
c United Nations
d Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU)
The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), in its Global Liveability Index 2022,
has ranked 173 cities worldwide. Vienna of Austria has topped the Global
Liveability Index 2022, gaining back its previous position in 2019 and
2018. The best liveable city in India in
India is Delhi, while the Least is Bengaluru.
The ranking is based on five factors - healthcare, stability, culture
and environment, infrastructure, and education.
12.
Which
of the following are the parameters of the recently released Global Liveability Index 2022?
1. Stability
2. Culture and environment
3. Healthcare
4. Education
5. Infrastructure
Select the correct answer using the codes below:
a 1, 2, 3 and 4
b 2, 3, 4 and 5
c 1, 3, 4 and 5
d 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
The rankingof the Global Liveability Index 2022 is based on five factors -
Stability (25%), Culture and environment
(25%), Healthcare (20%), Education
(10%), and Infrastructure (20%) The
Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), in its Global Liveability Index 2022, has
ranked 173 cities worldwide. Vienna of Austria has topped the Global
Liveability Index 2022, gaining back its previous position in 2019 and
2018. The best liveable city in India in
India is Delhi, while the least is Bengaluru. India's IT hub Bengaluru has been
ranked 146th in the Global Liveability Index 2022 and declared the "least
liveable" city in India.
13.
Which
of the following country has topped the recently released Global Liveability Index 2022?
a Delhi
b Bengalore
c Vienna
d New York
The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), in its Global Liveability Index 2022,
has ranked 173 cities worldwide. Vienna of Austria has topped the Global
Liveability Index 2022, gaining back its previous position in 2019 and 2018. The best liveable city in India in India is
Delhi, while the Least is Bengaluru. The
ranking is based on five factors - healthcare, stability, culture and
environment, infrastructure, and education.
14.
Which
of the following is the least liveable city in India as per the Global Liveability Index 2022?
a Delhi
b Bengaluru
c Chennai
d Kolkata
The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), in its Global Liveability Index 2022,
has ranked 173 cities worldwide. Vienna of Austria has topped the Global
Liveability Index 2022, gaining back its previous position in 2019 and
2018. The best liveable city in India in
India is Delhi, while the least is Bengaluru. India's IT hub Bengaluru has been
ranked 146th in the Global Liveability Index 2022 and declared the "least
liveable" city in India. The ranking is based on five factors -
healthcare, stability, culture and environment, infrastructure, and
education.
15.
OALP’ and ‘HELP’ which are
sometimes found in the news, are associated with which field? Oil
Hydrocarbon Exploration and Licensing Policy (HELP), a new policy for finding and producing oil and gas, was launched by the
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas in the year 2016.
Seven bid rounds of the Open Acreage Licensing Programme (OALP) have been
concluded so far and 134 exploration and production blocks were awarded. In the
recent 7th bid round, ONGC, OIL and GAIL got most of the eight blocks offered
for exploration and production of oil and gas.
16.
The
massive debris has recently blocked the Ijei River.
The river is located in which of the following state?
a Uttrakhand
b Himachal Pradesh
c Tripura
d Manipur
The massive debris due to the landslide has blocked the Ijei River of Manipur.
The blocage has created a reservoir which may inundate low-lying areas. The Ejei river is a source of life and
livelihood for about 1.4 lakh inhabitants of Noney, Rangkhung, Luangchum,
Taobam, Makhuam, Nungtex, Khumji, Tupul and Namdonjang villages in the Noney
district of Manipur.
17.
Index of industrial production (IIP) rose an annual 19.6% in May 2022.
The index is released by which of the following?
a National Statistical Office (NSO)
b Niti Aayog
c Ministry of Finance
d None of the above
The Index of industrial production (IIP) rose an annual 19.6% in May 2022. The Index of Industrial Production (IIP),
calculated and published by the National Statistical Office (NSO) every month,
is an index that indicates the performance of various industrial sectors of the
Indian economy.
18.
Which
of the following is India’s first UNESCO World
Heritage City?
Ahmedabad
is India’s first UNESCO World Heritage City. TIME has listed Ahmedabad among
the 50 extraordinary destinations to explore in 2022. Ahmedabad is India’s
first UNESCO World Heritage City and boasts ancient landmarks and contemporary
innovations that make it a mecca for cultural tourism. The city is popular for
the Sabarmati riverfront and Gandhi Ashram.
19.
James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is a collaborative effort of:
1. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
2. European Space Agency (ESA)
3. Canadian Space Agency (CSA)
Select the correct answer using the codes below:
a 1 and 2
b 2 and 3
c 1 and 3
d 1, 2 and 3
Nasa has released the first images captured by the multi-billion dollar James
Webb Telescope showing us a glimpse of the ancient universe, taking us back in
time. The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is a space telescope designed
primarily to conduct infrared astronomy.
JWST is a collaborative effort of the National Aeronautics and Space
Administration (NASA), European Space Agency (ESA) and the Canadian Space
Agency (CSA/ASC). It is the largest optical telescope in space; its greatly
improved infrared resolution and sensitivity allow it to view objects too old,
distant, or faint for the Hubble Space Telescope.
20.
The
James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is
designed primarily to conduct what?
a Infrared astronomy
b Visible astronomy
c UV astronomy
d None of the above
Nasa has recently released the first images captured by the multi-billion
dollar James Webb Telescope showing us a glimpse of the ancient universe,
taking us back in time. The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is a space
telescope designed primarily to conduct infrared astronomy. It is the largest
optical telescope in space; its greatly improved infrared resolution and
sensitivity allow it to view objects too old, distant, or faint for the Hubble
Space Telescope. JWST is a
collaborative effort of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
(NASA), European Space Agency (ESA) and the Canadian Space Agency
(CSA/ASC).
21.
Who
was recently reinstated as the sole winner of the 1912 Olympic golds?
a Ralph Craig
b Charles Reidpath
c Ted Meredith
d Jim Thorpe
Jim Thorpe, a Native American, has been
reinstated as the sole winner of the 1912 Olympic pentathlon and decathlon in
Stockholm. He was stripped of gold medals for violations of strict amateurism
rules of the time.
22.
Kanaganahalli, which was seen in the news, is an ancient Buddhist site located in which
state/UT? Karnataka
Kanaganahalli is an ancient Buddhist site on the bank of Bhima River in
Kalaburagi district of the state of Karnataka.
It forms a part of the Sannati site. Archaeological Survey of India has now
taken up conservation work at this Buddhist site.
23.
Kharchi Puja
is a Hindu festival of which of the following Indian state?
a Mizoram
b Meghalaya
c Tripura
d West Bengal
Kharchi Puja is a Hindu festival from Tripura, India. It is a week-long
traditional offering of prayer to 14 gods and goddesses, beginning with thousands
of devotees converging at Khayerpur on the eastern outskirts of Tripura. It is
predominantly a tribal festival, but it owes its origins to the Hindu religion.
Devotees and sadhus from across India and neighbouring Bangladesh have also
participated in the festival.
24.
Arrange
the following points on the Line of Actual Control
(LAC) from North to South:
1. Karakoram pass
2. Daulat Beg Oldi
3. Galwan Valley
4. Hot Spring
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
a 1-2-3-4
b 1-3-2-4
c 1-4-2-3
d 4-3-2-1
Karakoram pass, Daulat Beg Oldi, Galwan Valley and Hot Spring are the points on
the Line of Actual Control (LAC) from North to South.
25.
Mangarh hillock massacre was recently seen in the news.
Consider the following statements in this regard:
1. Mangarh is situated on the Madhya Pradesh-Rajasthan border.
2. In the Mangarh massacre, Bhils under social reformer Govind Guru and Punja
revolted against the British.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct? Select the correct answer
using the codes below:
a Only 1
b Only 2
c Both 1 and 2
d Neither 1 nor 2
The Modi government is exploring the possibility of declaring Mangarh Hillock
(Banswara District, Rajasthan) a monument of national importance. Mangarh is
situated on the Gujarat-Rajasthan border.
In the Mangarh massacre, Bhils under social reformer Govind Guru and
Punja revolted against the British. Britishers, in 1913, fired hundred of
tribals gathered at the Mangarh hillock for a peaceful meeting. So the massacre
is famously known as the Mini Jalianwala Bagh massacre.
26.
Which
of the following statement(s) is/are correct regarding the Mission Vatsalya:
1. It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme under the Ministry of Social Justice and
Empowerment.
2. The scheme aims for the welfare and rehabilitation of children.
Select the correct answer using the codes below:
a Only 1
b Only 2
c Both 1 and 2
d Neither 1 nor 2
The Ministry of Women and Child Development is implementing a Centrally
Sponsored Scheme, “Mission Vatsalya”, for the welfare and rehabilitation of
children. This, along with Mission Shakti and Mission Poshan 2.0, forms a triad
of schemes focussing on child protection and welfare services. “Child
Protection Services” Scheme has been now subsumed under Mission Vatsalya from
2021-22 onwards.
27.
Which
of the following Union Ministry is the nodal ministry for the implementation of
the Mission Vatsalya?
a Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
b Ministry of Women and Child Development
c Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
d Ministry of Rural Development
The Ministry of Women and Child Development is implementing a Centrally
Sponsored Scheme, “Mission Vatsalya”, for the welfare and rehabilitation of
children. This, along with Mission Shakti and Mission Poshan 2.0, forms a triad
of schemes focussing on child protection and welfare services. “Child
Protection Services” Scheme has been now subsumed under Mission Vatsalya from
2021-22 onwards.
28.
Namsai Declaration has been seen in the news recently. It is signed
between the states of Assam and which state?
Namsai Declaration was signed between Assam and Arunachal Pradesh on July 15,
2022, at Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh. The declaration aims to minimize the border
dispute between the two states in respect of 123 villages placed before the
Local Commission by Arunachal Pradesh. According to the declaration, all border
issues between Assam and Arunachal Pradesh will be confined to those raised
before the local commission in 2007.
29.
Prime
Minister Narender Modi has recently unveiled the National
Emblem cast on the roof of the new Parliament Building. Consider the
following statements about the National Emblem:
1. The National Emblem is an adaptation of ‘Lion Capital’ atop the Ashoka
Column at Sarnath.
2. It has four Asiatic lions, depicting power, courage, pride and confidence,
seated on a circular base.
3. Since the philosophy of the National Emblem is part of the basic structure
of the constitution, amendments in the designs of the National Emblem are not
possible.
Select the correct answer using the codes below:
a 1 and 2
b 2 and 3
c 1 and 3
d 1, 2 and 3
Prime Minister Narender Modi has recently unveiled the National Emblem cast on
the roof of the new Parliament Building. The National Emblem is an adaptation
of ‘Lion Capital’ atop the Ashoka Column at Sarnath. It has four Asiatic lions,
depicting power, courage, pride and confidence, seated on a circular base.
State Emblem of India (Prohibition of Improper Use) Act, 2005, and the State
Emblem of India (Regulation of Use) Rules, 2007 specifically deal with our
state emblem. State Emblem of India
(Prohibition of Improper Use) Act, 2005 permits the Central Government to amend
or alter or modify the national emblem.
30.
Which
of the following animals are present on the National
Emblem of India?
1. Lion
2. Horse
3. Bull
4. Elephant
Select the correct answer using the codes below:
a 1, 2 and 3
b 2, 3 and 4
c 1, 3 and 4
d 1, 2, 3 and 4
Prime Minister Narender Modi has recently unveiled the National Emblem cast on
the roof of the new Parliament Building. It was adopted from ‘Lion Capital’ of
the Ashoka Column at Sarnath. It has four Asiatic lions, depicting power,
courage, pride and confidence, seated on a circular base. These four lions are
standing back to back, mounted on an abacus. The abacus carries sculptures of
an elephant, a horse, a bull and a lion separated by intervening wheels over a
bell-shaped lotus.
31.
Which
has recently ranked India’s top higher education
institute as per the Ministry of Education’s National
Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2022?
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras, ranked India’s top higher
education institute as per the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF)
2022 of the Ministry of Education. It was followed by the Indian Institute of
Science (IISc), Bengaluru, and IIT Bombay.
Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, Jawahar Lal Nehru
University, Jamia Milia Islamia, Jadavpur University and Amrita Vishwa
Vidyapeetham were among the top five Indian universities. Miranda House, Hindu
College, Presidency College, Loyola College and Lady Shri Ram College for Women
are among the top five colleges in the country.
32.
Which
has recently topped the list of Indian universities
as per the Ministry of Education’s National
Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2022?
Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, Jawahar Lal Nehru University,
Jamia Milia Islamia, Jadavpur University and Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham were
among the top five Indian universities as per the Ministry of Education’s
National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2022. Miranda House, Hindu College, Presidency
College, Loyola College and Lady Shri Ram College for Women are among the top
five colleges in the country.
33.
Which
of the following has topped among the colleges
in the country as per the Ministry of Education’s National
Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2022?
Miranda House, Hindu College, Presidency College, Loyola College and Lady Shri
Ram College for Women are among the top five colleges in the country as per the
Ministry of Education’s National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF)
2022.
34.
Union
Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar has Inaugurated two new Internet Exchange Points
(IXP) of the National Internet Exchange of India
(NIXI) in which state?.
a Uttar Pradesh
b Madhya Pradesh
c West Bengal
d Rajasthan
Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar has inaugurated two new Internet Exchange
Points (IXP) of the National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) at Durgapur and
Bardhman in West Bengal. An Internet
Exchange Points (IXP) is a point where Internet Service Providers (ISPs) meet
to exchange IP traffic. Internet exchange improves Internet performance and
speed for consumers. It ensures better resilience, stability, efficiency and
quality of the Internet at a lower cost.
35.
Which
is the correct chronological sequence of North-East
Indian states from North to South?
Arunachal Pradesh
Assam-Nagaland
Meghalaya
Mizoram
Manipur
Select the correct answer using the codes below:
a 1, 2,
3, 4 and 5
b 1, 2,
3, 5 and 4
c 1, 3,
2, 4 and 5
d 1, 5,
2, 3 and 4
The correct chronological sequence of North-East Indian states from North to
South: Arunachal Pradesh >
Assam-Nagaland > Meghalaya > Manipur > Mizoram The question becomes
important because of the recent signing of a pact between Assam and Arunachal
Pradesh to solve the border dispute.
36.
The
oldest European human fossil was recently
found in which country?.
a Spain
b Germany
c England
d France
A jawbone fragment was recently discovered in northern Spain. It is believed to
be the oldest known fossil of a human ancestor found to date in Europe. The
fossil found at an archaeological site in the Atapuerca mountain range was
about 1.4m years old.
37.
The
oncolytic virus was most often seen in
the news. They are a form of immunotherapy that uses viruses for what?
a infect and destroy cancer cells
b infect and destroy Tuberculosis
c infect and destroy AIDS
d infect and destroy Chickenpox
Oncolytic viruses are a form of immunotherapy. It uses viruses to infect and
destroy cancer cells. Viruses infect our cells and then use the cell's genetic
machinery to make copies of themselves and subsequently spread to surrounding
uninfected cells.
38.
Which
of the following are related to Ozone Depletion?
1. Vienna convention
2. Montreal Protocol
3. Kigali Agreement
Select the correct answer using the codes below:
a 1 and 2
b 2 and 3
c 1 and 3
d 1, 2 and 3
Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer (1985) is the first
international agreement dedicated to protecting the ozone layer. It provided
frameworks for the reduction of chlorofluorocarbons so as to minimise the
destruction of the ozone layer. Montreal
Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer (1987) aimed to protect the
ozone layer by phasing out the production of ozone depletion substances. It
promotes sharing international research on climate and atmospheric to promote
knowledge of the effects on the ozone layer.
The Kigali Agreement (2016) is an amendment to the Montreal Protocol. It
entered into force on 1st January 2019, following ratification by the required
number of countries. According to the terms of the Amendment, the member
countries need to decrease the usage and manufacturing of hydrofluorocarbons
(HFCs) by about 80-85% from their baselines until 2045 to curb global warming
(by arresting global average temperature rise to 0.5 degrees Celsius) by the
year 2100.
39.
Scientists
have recently revealed a large ozone hole
in the lower stratosphere over the _____.
a Antarctica
b Arctic
c Tropics
d Sub-tropics
Qing-Bin Lu, a scientist from the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada,
revealed a large, all-season ozone hole in the lower stratosphere over the
tropics. The hole is comparable in-depth to that of the Antarctic hole but
roughly seven times greater in area. It is an all-season ozone hole — defined
as an area of ozone loss larger than 25% compared with the undisturbed
atmosphere.
40.
Which
one of the following international conventions/agreements aims to control and phase
out the use of ozone-depleting substances?
a Paris Agreement
b Montreal Protocol
c Bonn Agreement
d Lisbon Agreement
Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer (1987) aimed to
protect the ozone layer by phasing out the production of ozone depletion
substances. It promotes sharing international research on climate and
atmospheric to promote knowledge of the effects on the ozone layer.
41.
Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park was recently seen in the news due
to the release of four captive-born red pandas into the wild after almost 17
years. It is in which city?.
a Uttarakhand
b Himachal Pradesh
c Punjab
d West Bengal
The Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park has released four captive-born red
pandas into the wild after 17 years. It released two female red pandas into the
Singalila National Park in 2003. The Darjeeling zoo was the first protected
area in the country to release captive-bred animals into the wild. Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park is a
zoo in the town of Darjeeling in the Indian state of West Bengal.
42.
Who
has recently won the Paracin Open 'A' chess
tournament 2022 in Serbia?
R Praggnanandhaa, the 16-year-old chess player, has won the Paracin Open 'A'
chess tournament 2022 in Serbia. He remained unbeaten and finished half a point
ahead of the field.
43.
Which
of the following Indian state has recently returned under Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana?
a Karnataka
b Telangana
c Andhra Pradesh
d Tamil Nadu
Andhra Pradesh has decided to rejoin the ambitious Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima
Yojana (PMFBY) on July 12, 2022. The state has decided to implement the PMFBY
from the Kharif-2022 season.
44.
Which
of the following is/are correct regarding the Protection
of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012?
1. A minor Muslim girl who has attained puberty would fall out of the ambit
this act.
2. Children, according to the Act, are individuals aged below 18 years.
Select the correct answer using the codes below:
a Only 1
b Only 2
c Both 1 and 2
d Neither 1 nor 2
The Delhi High Court has recently rejected the assertion that a minor Muslim
girl who has attained puberty would fall out of the ambit of the Protection of
Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The Act is gender-neutral and
protects children younger than 18 from sexual assault, sexual harassment,
sexual abuse and pornography. It mandates the completion of investigation in
two months (from the date of registration of FIR) and trial in six months.
45.
Quad
is often seen in the news. It is a strategic security dialogue between which of
the following countries?
1. United States of America
2. Japan
3. India
4. Australia
Select the correct answer using the code below:
a 1, 2 and 3
b 2, 3 and 4
c 1, 3 and 4
d 1, 2, 3 and 4
'Quadrilateral Security Dialogue' (QSD), the Quad is a strategic security
dialogue between Australia, India, Japan, and the United States. The alliance aims for a free, open,
prosperous and inclusive Indo-Pacific region. It is considered an alliance of
maritime democracies led by the USA to reduce Chinese domination in the
Indo-Pacific region. Quad also aims to
secure a rules-based global order, freedom of navigation and a liberal trading
system. It also aspires to offer alternative debt financing for nations in the
Indo-Pacific region.
46.
Which
national park has recently launched a programme that aims to release about 20 red pandas in five years?
a Singalila National Park
b Kanchendzonga National Park
c Kaziranga National Park
d Dibru-Saikhowa National Park
Singalila National Park has recently launched a programme to release about 20
red pandas in a period of five years. The National Park is the highest
protected area in West Bengal.
47.
Which
of the following protected area has recently released four captive-born red
pandas into the wild after almost 17 years?
a Singalila National Park
b Kanchendzonga National Park
c Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park
d Kaziranga National Park
The Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park has released four captive-born red
pandas into the wild after 17 years. It released two female red pandas into the
Singalila National Park in 2003. The Darjeeling zoo was the first protected
area in the country to release captive-bred animals into the wild.
48.
Renuka Sagar Reservoir was recently seen in the news due to the increased
inflow due to heavy rain. The Reservoir is in which city?.
a Karnataka
b Kerala
c Andhra Pradesh
d Tamil Nadu
Renuka Sagar Reservoir was recently seen in the news due to the increase in the
inflow due to heavy rain in Khanapur and Belagavi taluks of Karnataka. Renuka Sagara Reservoir (Malaprabha
reservoir), situated at Navilatirtha village in Savadatti Taluk Taluk of
Belgaum district in North Karnataka, is a dam and impounding reservoir across
the Malaprabha River in the Krishna River basin.
49.
Rampyari
Bai of the Sahariya tribe, who was burnt
alive over a land dispute, died recently. In this regard, consider the
following statements regarding the Sahariya tribe:
1. Sahariya tribe is categorised as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group
(PVTG).
2. They are an ethnic group in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India.
Select the correct answer using the codes below:
a Only 1
b Only 2
c Both 1 and 2
d Neither 1 nor 2
Rampyari Bai of the Sahariya tribe, who was burnt alive over a land dispute,
died In the Guna district of Madhya Pradesh.
Sahariya tribe is categorised as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group
(PVTG). They are an ethnic group in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. The
general health conditions of the tribe are very poor, and there is a rampant
prevalence of malnutrition and pulmonary tuberculosis.
50.
SAMARTH
has recently collaborated with which for the utilization of agriculture residue
for co-firing in thermal power plant?
SAMARTH and
National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC) have collaborated on the
utilization of agriculture residue for co-firing in thermal power plants. Ministry of Power launched SAMARTH in 2021
and mandated all thermal power plants in India to use 5-10% of biomass
alongside coal to produce power. Consequently, it promotes research on modern
boilers that can handle more silica and alkalis in biomass pellets.
51.
The
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)
is most often seen in the news. Which of the following is/are the members of
the SCO:
1. Russia
2. China
3. India
4. Pakistan
5. Australia
Select the correct answer using the codes below:
a 1, 2, 3 and 4
b 2, 3, 4 and 5
c 1, 3, 4 and 5
d 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), headquartered in Beijing, China,
is a Eurasian political, economic and security alliance. Members of the SCO include China, India,
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. Both India
and Pakistan joined the organisation on 9 June 2017. Belarus and Iran are
likely to be the two newest additions to the SCO. India will host the Shanghai Cooperation
Organization (SCO) Summit 2022, and Varanasi has been selected as the SCO
region’s first “Tourism and Cultural Capital”.
52.
The
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO),
most often seen in the news, is headquartered in
which city?
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), headquartered in Beijing, China,
is a Eurasian political, economic and security alliance. India will host the Shanghai Cooperation
Organization (SCO) Summit 2022, and Varanasi has been selected as the SCO
region’s first “Tourism and Cultural Capital”. Belarus and Iran are likely to
be the two newest additions to the SCO. Both India and Pakistan joined the
organisation on 9 June 2017.
53.
Which
was recently selected as the Shanghai Cooperation
Organisation (SCO) region’s first “Tourism
and Cultural Capital”?
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), headquartered in Beijing, China,
is a Eurasian political, economic and security alliance. India will host the Shanghai Cooperation
Organization (SCO) Summit 2022, and Varanasi has been selected as the SCO
region’s first “Tourism and Cultural Capital”. Belarus and Iran are likely to
be the two newest additions to the SCO. Both India and Pakistan joined the
organisation on 9 June 2017.
54.
Which
country will host the Shanghai Cooperation
Organization (SCO) Summit 2022?
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), headquartered in Beijing, China,
is a Eurasian political, economic and security alliance. India will host the Shanghai Cooperation
Organization (SCO) Summit 2022, and Varanasi has been selected as the SCO
region’s first “Tourism and Cultural Capital”.
55.
Which
of the following is/are likely to be the newest
additions to the China and Russia-backed Shanghai
Cooperation Organization (SCO)?
1. Iran
2. Belarus
3. Pakistan
Select the correct answer codes below:
a 1 and 2
b 2 and 3
c 1 and 3
d 1, 2 and 3
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), headquartered in Beijing, China,
is a Eurasian political, economic and security alliance. Belarus and Iran are likely to be the two
newest additions to the SCO. Both India and Pakistan joined the organisation on
9 June 2017. India will host the
Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit 2022, and Varanasi has been
selected as the SCO region’s first “Tourism and Cultural Capital”.
56.
Prime
Minister has recently unveiled a 40-feet high “Shatabdi
Stambh (centenary column)” at the Legislative Assembly complex of
which of the following Indian state?
a Uttar Pradesh
b Kerala
c Rajasthan
d Bihar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed at the closing ceremony of the Centenary
celebrations of Bihar Legislative Assembly, Patna. He also unveiled a 40-feet high “Shatabdi
Stambh (centenary column)” at the Bihar Legislative Assembly complex.
57.
Singalila National Park was recently seen in the news due to the launch of a
programme to release about 20 red pandas in a period of five years. It is in
which city?.
a Assam
b West Bengal
c Tripura
d Mizoram
Singalila National Park has recently launched a programme to release about 20
red pandas in a period of five years. The National Park is the highest
protected area in West Bengal.
58.
Which Indian shuttler clinched the Women's Single
title in Singapore Open?
Indian Badminton player PV Sindhu has clinched the Women's Single title of the
Singapore Open. The Two-time Olympic medalist defeated Wang Zhi Yi of China,
21-9, 11-21, 21-15, to claim her maiden title in Singapore Open and third title
this year after registering wins in Korea Open and Swiss Open.
59.
The
State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World
is an annual flagship report jointly prepared by which of the following?
1. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
2. International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
3. United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
4. World Food Programme (WFP)
5. World Health Organization (WHO)
Select the correct answer using the codes below:
a 1, 2 and 3
b 1, 2, 3 and 4
c 1, 3, 4 and 5
d 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
As per the State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) 2022, the
world is moving away from its sustainable development goal (SDG 2: No Hunger)
of ending food insecurity, hunger and malnutrition in all its forms by 2030. SOFI is an annual flagship report jointly
prepared by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO),
United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the International Fund for
Agricultural Development (IFAD), the World Food Programme (WFP) and the World
Health Organization (WHO). The report
informs on progress towards ending hunger, achieving food security and
improving nutrition and provides an in-depth analysis of major challenges for
achieving this goal in the context of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable
Development.
60. ‘TiHAN’ a testbed which was launched recently is related to
a) Semi-conductors
b) Financial technology
c) Autonomous Navigation
d) Digital currency
Solution(c)
The “Technology Innovation Hub on Autonomous Navigation” is a
multidisciplinary initiative, which will make India a global player in the
futuristic and next generation “Smart Mobility” technology”. In India, there is
presently no such testbed facility for assessing autonomous vehicle
performance, and hence the need for this TiHAN Testbed
Context – TiHAN Testbed for Autonomous Navigation at IIT Hyderabad, a
unique, first of its kind, state of the art, futuristic “autonomous navigation”
facility to develop unmanned ground and aerial vehicles.
61.
TIME
has listed which among 50 extraordinary destinations to explore in 2022?
TIME has
listed Ahmedabad among the 50 extraordinary destinations to explore in 2022.
Ahmedabad is India’s first UNESCO World Heritage City and boasts ancient
landmarks and contemporary innovations that make it a mecca for cultural
tourism. The city is popular for the Sabarmati riverfront and Gandhi
Ashram.
62. Consider the following statements:
1. Forest owlet is protected under schedule IV of Wildlife
(Protection) Act of 1972.
2. TRAFFIC has identified the 16 species of owl which are illegally
traded.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Solution :
Answer: A
Solution: Forest owlet is protected under schedule I of Wildlife
(Protection) Act of 1972.
Enrich your learning:
Owl
It is a bird from the order Strigiformes which
includes over 200 species.
India is home to about 36 species of owls.
TRAFFIC orders to accurately identify 16 commonly-found owl species in
illegal trade.
The owl species which are illegally traded: Asian Barred Owlet, Barn Owl, Brown
Fish Owl, Brown Hawk Owl, Brown Wood-owl, Collared Owlet, Collared Scops-owl,
Dusky Eagle Owl, Eastern Grass-owl, Jungle Owlet, Mottled Wood-owl, Oriental
Scops-owl, Rock Eagle-owl, Spot-bellied Eagle-owl, Spotted Owlet, and Tawny
Fish-owl.
[Ref-WCS India]
Conservation status
CITES: Appendix I.
In India are protected under the Wildlife (Protection) Act of 1972.
The recently rediscovered Forest Owlet is listed under Schedule I
of the Act while all other owl species are covered under Schedule IV.
TRAFFIC (Trade Records Analysis of Flora and Fauna in Commerce)
It is the Wildlife Trade Monitoring Network.
It is a non-governmental organization working globally on the trade-in
wild animals and plants, interested in both biodiversity and sustainable
development.
It was founded in 1979.
Headquartered: Cambridge, United Kingdom.
It evolved into a strategic alliance of the World-Wide Fund for Nature
(WWF) and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
Aim: To ensure that trade in wild plants and animals is not a threat
to the conservation of nature.
It promotes sustainable wildlife trade (the green stream work) and combats
wildlife crime and trafficking (the red stream work).
It focuses on leveraging resources, expertise and awareness of species
trade issues.
63. Which of the following
organisation publishes the ‘Trafficking
in Persons’ Report?
A) UNODC
B) UNHCR
C) UN Human Rights Council
D) US State Department
Answer: (D)
Explanation: US state department has
published the Trafficking in persons report 2021.
India is placed in a ‘Tier 2’
country. Tier 2 countries are those countries whose governments do not fully
comply with the US Act against Trafficking’s minimum standards but are making
significant efforts to bring themselves into compliance with those standards.
64.
Consider
the following statements about the Transgender
Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019.
1. The Act mandates that each person
would have to be recognised as ‘transgender’ on the basis of a certificate of
identity issued by a District Magistrate.
2. The Act establishes the National
Council for Transgender Persons which be chaired by the Prime Minister.
3. The Act provides one percent
reservation for Transgender persons in posts of all Government establishments.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 2 and 3 only
Answer: A
Sol:
Transgender Persons (Protection of
Rights) Act, 2019
• Definition: The act defines a transgender person as one whose
gender does not match the gender assigned at birth. It includes transmen and
trans-women, persons with intersex variations, gender-queers, and persons with
socio-cultural identities, such as kinnar and hijra.
• Certificate of identity: The Act
allows self perception of gender identity. But it mandates that each person
would have to be recognised as ‘transgender’ on the basis of a certificate of
identity issued by a District Magistrate. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
• Welfare measures by the government:
The Act states that the relevant government will take measures to ensure the
full inclusion and participation of transgender persons in society. It must also take steps for their rescue and
rehabilitation, vocational training and self-employment, create schemes that
are transgender sensitive, and promote their participation in cultural
activities.
• Prohibition against discrimination:
The Act prohibits the discrimination against a transgender person, including
denial of service or unfair treatment in relation to education, employment,
healthcare, access to, or enjoyment of goods, facilities, right to movement,
right to reside, rent, or otherwise occupy property, opportunity to hold public
or private office and access to a government or private establishment in whose
care or custody a transgender person is.
• Right of residence: Every transgender
person shall have a right to reside and be included in his household.
• Employment: No government or private
entity can discriminate against a transgender person in employment matters,
including recruitment, and promotion.
• Offences and penalties: The Act
recognizes the following offences against transgender persons: (i) forced or
bonded labour (excluding compulsory government service for public purposes),
(ii) denial of use of public places, (iii) removal from household, and village,
(iv) physical, sexual, verbal, emotional or economic abuse. Penalties for these
offences vary between six months and two years, and a fine.
• The Act makes it mandatory to
constitute the National Council for Transgender persons (NCT) which will advise
the central government as well as monitor the impact of policies, legislation
and projects with respect to transgender persons. It will also redress the
grievances of transgender persons.
National Council for Transgender Persons
• The Ministry of Social Justice and
Empowerment has constituted the National Council for Transgender Persons, a
requirement under the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019.
Composition
• Statement 2 is incorrect: The Union
Minister of Social Justice & Empowerment will be Chairperson (ex-officio)
and Union Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowerment will be
Vice-Chairperson (ex-officio).
• Members would include officials of
various Ministries and the NITI Aayog.
• The council also includes five
nominated members from the transgender community.
Functions
• The National Council shall perform the
following functions, namely:—
o to advise the Central Government on
the formulation of policies, programmes, legislation and projects with respect
to transgender persons;
o to monitor and evaluate the impact of
policies and programmes designed for achieving equality and full participation
of transgender persons;
o to review and coordinate the
activities of all the departments of Government and other Governmental and
non-Governmental Organisations which are dealing with matters relating to
transgender persons; and
o to redress the grievances of
transgender persons.
Major Judgements
• National Legal Services Authority of
India (NALSA) Vs. Union of India Case under which the Supreme Court for the
very first time recognised transgendered persons as a “third gender” and
directed the government to safeguard their rights and extend certain
reservations for admission into education institutions and public appointments
to third gender persons.
• In the Navtej Singh Johar Vs. Union of
India Case, Supreme Court decriminalised some part of Section-377 of Indian
Penal Code that barred even consensual homosexual sex between adults, thereby
strengthening transgender rights.
• In this case, the Supreme Court
introduced the concept of the Doctrine of progressive realisation of rights
which mandates that the laws of a country should be in consonance with its
modern ethos, it should be “sensible” and “easy to apply”.
• Using this legal doctrine, then Chief
Justice of India Dipak Misra held that once a right is recognised and given to
the public, it cannot be taken back by the state at a later date. Once a step
is taken forward, there is no going back.
Criticisms of the current Act
• Against the Spirit of Self Perceived
Identity: The act does not have a clear definition regarding how the District
Magistrate will actually examine the person or their documents to certify them
as a transgender and it is also considered as a violation of privacy.
• It does not mention any punishments
for rape or sexual assault of transgender persons as according to Section 375
of the Indian Penal Code stands, rape is something that only a man can do to a
woman.
• No Reservation: In the NALSA
judgement, the state and central govts were asked to extend backward class
reservation to transgenders in education and public employment. But the act
fails to address that issue. Hence, statement 3 is incorrect.
• Lighter Sentences: There are lighter
punishments for several criminal offences, such as “sexual abuse" and
“physical abuse" if they are committed against transgender people in
comparison to females.
• A transgender commission at the
national level is not enough. There is need for a welfare board for
transgender, and a helpline number for those in distress at regional and local
levels.
65.
Turf Authorities of India (TAI) has recently launched the National
Combined Totalizator System. It aims to what?
a develop and improve horse racing in India
b develop and improve chess in India
c develop and improve organic farming in
India
d promote make in India in Defence sector of India
Turf Authorities of India (TAI) has launched the National Combined Totalizator
System on July 15, 2022. The system will increase transparency among all
stakeholders (government, club, racing patrons etc.) while bringing Indian
horse racing closer to international trends and standards.
66.
Unique Identification
Authority of India (UIDAI) has launched a new mobile app
named what to perform face authentication.
AadhaarFaceRd
Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has launched a new mobile app
named ‘AadhaarFaceRd’ to perform face authentication.
67.
The
Universal Service Obligation Fund of
India is most often seen in the news. It is deposited in which fund?
Universal Service Obligation Fund is the pool of funds generated by the 5%
Universal Service Levy charged to all the telecom fund operators on their
Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR). It is deposited in the Consolidated Fund of India
and is dispatched with the approval of the Indian Parliament. USOF aims to provide a balance between the
provision of Universal Service to all uncovered areas, including the rural
areas.
68.
Through
the Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF)
and Telecom Service Providers (TSPs), the Government of India provides Mobile
coverage in rural, tribal and hilly areas of the country. In this regard,
consider the following about the Universal Service Obligation Fund:
1. It is the pool of funds generated by the 5% Universal Service Levy charged
to all the defence sector companies on their Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR).
2. This fund is deposited in the Consolidated Fund of India and is dispatched
with the approval of the Indian Parliament.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct? Select the correct answer
using the codes below:
a Only 1
B Only 2
C Both 1 and 2
D Neither 1 nor 2
Through the Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF) and Telecom Service
Providers (TSPs), the Government of India provides Mobile coverage in rural,
tribal and hilly areas of the country.
Universal Service Obligation Fund is the pool of funds generated by the
5% Universal Service Levy charged to all the telecom fund operators on their
Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR). So, the first statement is not correct. Universal Service Obligation Fund is
deposited in the Consolidated Fund of India and is dispatched with the approval
of the Indian Parliament. So, the second statement is correct.
69. Which city of India will be declared as the first
“Cultural and Tourism Capital” of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation? – Varanasi
70.
The
opposition has recently named Margaret Alva
as its candidate for the upcoming election of Vice
President of India. Consider the following statements concerning the
election of the Vice-President of India:
1. The Electoral college of Vice-President includes nominated members of Rajya
Sabha and not the nominated members of Lok Sabha.
2. All doubts and disputes arising out of or in connection with the election of
a Vice-President are inquired into and decided by the Election Commission of
India, whose decision is final.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a Only 1
b Only 2
c Both 1 and 2
d Neither 1 nor 2
The Electoral College of the Vice President consists of both elected and
nominated members of the Parliament in accordance with the system of
proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote. So, the
first statement is not correct. All doubts and disputes arising out of or in
connection with the election of a Vice-President of India are inquired into and
decided by the Supreme Court, whose decision is final. So, the second statement
is also not correct. Article 68 of the
Indian Constitution mandates the election to fill the vacancy of the post of
the Vice-President caused by the expiration of the term of office of the
outgoing Vice-President. Article 324 of
the Constitution vests the superintendence, direction and control of the
conduct of election to the office of the Vice-President of India in the
Election Commission of India.
71. With reference to the Vice President of India, consider the following
statements:
1. He/She is the second highest constitutional office in
India.
2. He/She cannot continue office after the expiration of his/her term.
3. Only the elected members of Rajya Sabha make the electoral college for
election of the Vice President of India.
Which of the statements given is/are correct?
A 1 only
B 1 and 2 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 1 and 3 only
Explanation
The Vice President is the second highest
constitutional office in India. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
He/She serves for a five-year term but can continue to be in office
irrespective of the expiry of the term, until the successor assumes office.
Hence, statement 2 is not correct.
The Vice President may resign his office by submitting his resignation to
the President of India. The resignation becomes effective from the day it is
accepted.
The Vice President can be removed from office by a resolution of the Council of
States (Rajya Sabha), passed by a majority of its members at that time and
agreed to by the House of the People (Lok Sabha). A resolution for this purpose
may be moved only after notice of at least a minimum of 14 days has been given
of such an intention.
The Vice President is the ex-officio Chairperson of the Council of States
(Rajya Sabha) and does not hold any other office of profit.
Eligibility:
Should be a citizen of India.
Should have completed 35 years of age.
Should be qualified for election as a member of the Rajya Sabha.
Should not hold any office of profit under the Union government or any state
government or any local authority or any other public authority.
Electoral College: As per Article 66 of the Constitution of India, the
Vice-President is elected by the members of the Electoral College.
Electoral College consists of:
Elected members of Rajya Sabha.
Nominated members of Rajya Sabha.
Elected members of Lok Sabha. Hence, statement 3 is not correct.
72. Consider the following statements with respect to the ‘Vice President (VP)’
1. Vice President is a part of the union executive
alongside the President
2. Mohammad Hamid Ansari is the only person to be re-elected as the VP of India
3. The office of vice president ranks second in the order of precedence after
President
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 only
c) 3 only
d) 1 and 3 only
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement
1 Correct
The
Union executive consists of the President, the Vice-President, and the Council
of Ministers with the Prime Minister as the head to aid and advise the
President.
Statement 2 Incorrect
The First vice president Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan and the 13th
Vice president Mohammed Hamid Ansari are the only 2 people to be re-elected as
VPs.
Statement 3 Correct
The office of vice president is the second-highest constitutional office
after the president and ranks second in the order of precedence and first in
the line of succession to the presidency. The vice president is also a member
of the Parliament of India as the ex officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
Context: Nomination for Vice
Presedential polls started today.
73.
Vienna convention is most often seen in the news. Consider the
following statements about it:
1. It provided frameworks for the reduction of chlorofluorocarbons so as to
minimise the destruction of the ozone layer.
2. The convention entered into force on in 1980.
3. India is neither a signatory nor has it ratified the Vienna Convention.
Which of the following is/are correct? Select the correct answer using the code
provided:
a 1 and 2
b 2 and 3
c 1 and 3
d 1, 2 and 3
Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer (1985) is the first
international agreement dedicated to protecting the ozone layer. It provided
frameworks for the reduction of chlorofluorocarbons so as to minimise the
destruction of the ozone layer. The convention
was adopted and opened to the signature on 23 May 1969, and it entered into
force on 27 January 1980. India became
Party to the Vienna Convention on March 18, 1991, and the Montreal Protocol on
substances that deplete the Ozone layer on June 19, 1992. India celebrated the
30th Anniversary of the Vienna Convention and the 21st International Day for
Preservation of Ozone Layer in 2015.
74.
Vienna Convention, most often seen in the news, is related to the
_____.
a Protecting the ozone layer
b Reducing the amount of greenhouse house gases present in the atmosphere.
c Reducing the amount of Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
d Preventing developing countries from misusing nuclear fuels.
Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer (1985) is the first
international agreement dedicated to protecting the ozone layer. It provided
frameworks for the reduction of chlorofluorocarbons so as to minimise the
destruction of the ozone layer.
75. Who became the first woman to feature on the ‘wall of former chief economists’ of
the International Monetary Fund (IMF)? Gita Gopinath
76.
The annual rate of inflation
based on the all-India Wholesale Price Index (WPI) is what for the month of June.? 15.18%
The annual rate of inflation based on the all-India Wholesale Price Index (WPI)
is 15.18 per cent for the month of June, in a marginal drop from May when the
figure stood at 15.88 per cent.
77. Which of the following points is ‘Incorrect’ with
respect to the 135th edition of Wimbledon Championships 2022 held at London, United Kingdom in July 2022?
A) Novak Djokovic (Serbia) won the 2022 Gentlemen’s Singles title against
Matthew Ebden (Croatia), and he claimed his 5th Wimbledon title.
B) Elena Rybakina (Kazakhstan) won the 2022 women’s singles Wimbledon title by
defeating Ons Jabeur (Tunisia), claiming her first grand slam title.
C) Novak Djokovic became the first player in history to win 80 matches in all
four Grand Slams by defeating Kwon Soon-woo.
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only C
4) Only A & B
5) Only B & C
Answer-1) Only A
Explanation:
The 135th edition of Wimbledon 2022 in July 2022 held at London, UK.
Novak Djokovic (Serbia) won the 2022 Gentlemen’s Singles title against Nick
Kyrgios (Australia), and he claimed his 7th Wimbledon title and his 4th
straight Wimbledon men’s singles title.
Elena Rybakina (Kazakhstan) won the 2022 women’s singles Wimbledon title by
defeating Ons Jabeur (Tunisia), claiming her first grand slam title and the
first for Kazakhstan.
3-time defending champion Novak Djokovic became the first player in history to
win 80 matches in all four Grand Slams when he defeated Kwon Soon-woo on Centre
Court and registered his 80th win.
Ons Jabeur defeated Tatjana Maria in the Wimbledon Ladies’ singles semifinals
to become the first Arab woman to reach the final of a Grand Slam. Later she
was defeated in the finals by Elena Rybakina.
78. Which Indian cricketer has been named ‘Five Cricketers of the Year’ 2022
by Wisden Almanack? – Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah
79.
Who
became the first Indian to enter the men's long jump final at the World Athletics Championships 2022 in Oregon, USA?
In the World Athletics Championships 2022, Murali Sreeshankar has become the
first Indian to enter the men's long jump final in Oregon, USA. He leapt 8
meters in the qualification round.
80.
Which city will host World Athletics Championships 2025? Tokyo
Japan's capital city Tokyo will host the World Athletics Championships
2025. Tokyo was selected as the host city by the World Athletics Council
meeting in Oregon, USA on July 14, 2022. The council also announced that the
2024 World Athletics Cross Country Championships will be held in Medulin and
Pula in Croatia and 2026 World Athletics Cross Country Championships will be
held in Tallahassee, Florida.
81.
Which day is celebrated as the
World Brain Day 2022? 22 July
The World Federation of Neurology (WFN) celebrates World Brain Day on every
July 22, focusing on a different theme each year.
82. When was World
Chess Day
observed across the globe by the United Nations (UN)? 20th July 2022
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN)’s World Chess Day or International Chess Day 2022
observed across the globe on 20th July 2022 to recognise the important role of
chess as an affordable and inclusive activity.
i. 20th July 2022, World Chess Day 2022 also marks the observance of the 98th
anniversary of the International Chess Federation – Federation Internationale
des Echecs (FIDE). The first ever UN recognised World Chess Day was observed on
20th July 2020.
About International Chess Federation (Federation Internationale des Echecs –
FIDE):
President– Arkady Dvorkovich
Headquarters– Lausanne, Switzerland
83. Consider the following statements regarding ‘World Food Programme’:
1. It was given the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020.
2. It was founded in 1961 and headquartered in Rome.
3. It is a member of the United Nations Sustainable Development Group (UNSDG).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A 1 and 2 only
B 2 and 3 only
C 1 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3
Explanation
Recently, a report titled-Take Home Ration-Good Practices
throughout the State/Union Territories was released by NITI Aayog and the World
Food Program (WFP).
The WFP is the largest humanitarian organisation in the world
The WFP was given the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020. Hence, statement 1 is
correct.
It was founded in 1961 by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and
United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) with its headquarters in Rome, Italy. Hence,
statement 2 is correct.
It is also a member of the United Nations Sustainable Development Group
(UNSDG), a coalition of UN agencies and organisations aimed at fulfilling the
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Hence, statement 3 is correct.
84.
The
World Food Programme (WFP) is often seen
in the news. Consider the following statements about it:
1. It is the food-assistance branch of the United Nations.
2. It was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020 for its efforts to provide food
assistance in areas of conflict.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct? Select the correct answer
using the codes below:
a Only 1
b Only 2
c Both 1 and 2
d Neither 1 nor 2
The World Food Programme (WFP), headquartered in Rome, is the food-assistance
branch of the United Nations. It is the world's largest humanitarian organization
focused on hunger and food security and the largest provider of school meals.
It was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020 for its efforts to provide food
assistance in areas of conflict.
85. Which of the following is/are India’s official nominations seeking
UNESCO World Heritage status for 2022?
1. Keshava Temple
2. Chennakeshava Temple
3. Hoysaleshwara Temple
Select the correct answer using the codes below:
a 1 and 2 only
B 2 and 3 only
C 1 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3
The 13th-century Keshava temple is getting a makeover ahead of the proposed
visit of the UNESCO team to inspect the Hoysala monument nominated for
inscription as a World Heritage Site. The Kesava temple at Somanathapur is
clubbed with two other Hoysala classics, i.e., Chennakeshava temple (Belur) and
Hoysaleshwara temple (Halebid) and are together India’s official nomination
seeking UNESCO World Heritage status this year.
86. Which day is observed as the World International Day of Justice? – 17th July
87. The World Kiswahili Language Day was observed on July 7 2022 for the first time. It
is widely spoken at which regions?
Africa
88. What is the name of the 94-year-old woman who won
gold in 100m at the World Masters Athletics
Championships 2022?
Bhagwani Devi
The 94-year-old Bhagwani Devi
Dagar won a gold and 2 bronze for India at the World Masters Athletics
championships 2022 in Tampere, Finland on July 10, 2022. The nonagenarian
created history by winning a gold medal at the World Masters Athletics
Championship 2022 in 100m sprint event with a timing of 24.74 seconds. She won
a bronze medal in shot put as well.
89. What is the theme of World Paper Bag Day 2022? If You’re ‘fantastic’, Do Something ‘dramatic’ To
Cut The ‘Plastic’, Use ‘Paper Bags’
The theme for Paper Bag Day this year is, “If You’re ‘fantastic’, Do Something
‘dramatic’ To Cut The ‘Plastic’, Use ‘Paper Bags’.”
90.
Consider
the following statements about World Population Day
(WPD) 2022:
1. World Population Day is observed on July 11 globally every year.
2. ‘A World of 8 Billion: Towards a Resilient Future for All’ is the theme of
WPD 2022.
Which of the following is/are the correct statement(s)? Select the correct
answer using the codes below:
a Only 1
b Only 2
c Both 1 and 2
d Neither 1 nor 2
World Population Day is observed on July 11 globally every year. The day seeks
to raise awareness of global population issues. So, the first statement is
correct. The United Nations Development
Programme established the event in 1989. The theme for the World World
Population Day 2022 is “A world of 8 billion: Towards a resilient future for
all – Harnessing opportunities and ensuring rights and choices for all.” So,
the second statement is also correct.
91. When was World
Population Day 2022
observed across the globe by the United Nations (UN)? 11th July 2022
Explanation:
The United Nations(UN)’s World Population Day 2022 observed across the globe on
11th July 2022 to focus on the urgency and importance of population issues and
their relation to environment and development issues.
World Population Day was first observed on 11th July 1990 in more than 90
countries across the globe.
According to the UN’s data, the global population reached the 7 billion mark in
2011 and it was almost 7.9 billion in 2021. In 2022, the population is set to
reach the mark of 8 billion.
According to the 27th edition of United Nations Department of Economic and
Social Affairs, Population Division’s 2022 World Population Prospects, India is
projected to surpass China as the world’s most populous country in 2023.
92.
As per the ‘World Population Prospects 2022’report, India is
projected to surpass China as the world’s most populous country in which year?
2023
The United Nations released the twenty-seventh edition of the official
population estimates and projections titled ‘World Population Prospects 2022’
on World Population Day, July 11, 2022.
As per the publication, India is projected to surpass China as the world’s most
populous country in 2023. The global population is projected to reach eight
billion by November 15, 2022, could grow to around 8.5 billion in 2030 and 9.7
billion in 2050.
93.
World Population Prospects is published by whom?.
a United Nations
b World Bank
c Population Research Institute
d Partners in Population and Development
World Population Prospects is published by the Population Division of the UN
Department of Economic and Social Affairs.
As per the World Population Prospects 2022, the world population is
forecast to reach eight billion by mid-November 2022. The report also projects
India to surpass China as the world’s most populous country by 2023.
94.
When is World Youth Skills Day 2022 observed? July 15th
The United Nations (UN’s) World Youth Skills Day (WYSD) 2022 was
observed on 15th July 2022 with the theme of ‘Transforming youth skills for the
future’. The first WYSD was celebrated on 15 July 2015.
The World Youth
Skills Day is celebrated every year on July 15 to highlight the importance of
equipping young people with skills for employment and entrepreneurship. The UN
General Assembly had declared the day on July 15 to provide a unique
opportunity for dialogue between young people, technical and vocational
education and training (TVET) institutions, firms, employers’ and workers’
organizations, policy-makers and development partners.
In December 2014, the United
Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution declaring 15th July as World
Youth Skills Day.
Karnataka’s
Skill Development Ministry launched its Karnataka Skill Connect Portal (KSCP)
on World Youth Skills Day. It is a digital platform which brings together
academic institutions, various skilling agencies, potential workforce, and
potential employers.
95. Which country’s nurse Anna Kabale Duba has become the world’s best
nurse – Kenya
96.
Which banks has been named the
2022 ‘World’s Best SME Bank’ by Euromoney for the second time? DBS Bank
DBS Bank has recognized as the ‘World’s Best SME Bank’ by Euromoney for the
second time (the first time in 2018).
97. Which of the following Indian Places were listed
among the “50 extraordinary destinations to explore” by TIME magazine in its
1st list of the world’s greatest places of 2022?
1) Ahmedabad capital city of Gujarat
2) State of Kerala
3) Delhi Capital city of Delhi
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 2 & 3
Answer-4) Both 1 & 2
Explanation:
The TIME Magazine in its first list of the World’s Greatest Places of 2022
named India’s Ahmedabad (Gujarat), and State of Kerala among the 50
extraordinary destinations to explore. It should be noted that Ahmedabad is
India’s first UNESCO World Heritage City.
Time's described Kerala as one of India’s most beautiful
states with spectacular beaches, lush backwaters, temples and palaces. Time
Magazine stated in its description that the state is known as “God’s own
country” for good reason.
i. The list also includes Ras Al Khaimah, UAE; Park City, Utah; Seoul; Great
Barrier Reef, Australia; The Arctic; Valencia, Spain; Trans Bhutan Trail,
Bhutan; International Space Station; Bogota; Lower Zambezi National Park,
Zambia; Istanbul; Kigali, Rwanda; Buahan in Bali.
98. Which country is projected to surpass China as the world's most populous nation next
year? India
India is projected to surpass
China as the world’s most populous country next year. The UN released a report
on July 11, 2022 that stated that the world population is forecast to reach
eight billion by mid-November 2022.
99.
A
meeting of the Northern Zonal Council was
recently held in Jaipur. Who of the following is the chairman of the Zonal
Councils?
a President of India
b Prime Minister
c Union Home Minister
d Chief Minister of states on a rotational basis
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Shri Amit Shah presided over the 30th
meeting of the Northern Zonal Council in Jaipur on June 9, 2022. Zonal Councils is a forum for discussion in a
structured manner on issues affecting one or more states or between the Centre
and the states. North Zonal Council comprises Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu
and Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan, National Capital Territory of Delhi and Union
Territory of Chandigarh.
100.
Union
Home has recently presided over the 30th meeting of the Northern Zonal Council in Jaipur. Which of the following
state/union territory is not a member of the Northern Zonal Council?
a Haryana
b Himachal Pradesh
c Jammu and Kashmir
d Uttar Pradesh
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Shri Amit Shah presided over the 30th
meeting of the Northern Zonal Council in Jaipur on June 9, 2022. North Zonal Council comprises Haryana,
Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan, National Capital
Territory of Delhi and Union Territory of Chandigarh. Zonal Councils is a forum
for discussion in a structured manner on issues affecting one or more states or
between the Centre and the states.
Compiler
PrabhuNath Singh (PNS)
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