Daily Current Affairs Quiz : March 2, 2023
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1. Which state is the host of the ‘Global Responsible Tourism Summit’?
[A] Sikkim
[B] Kerala
[C] Goa
[D] Himachal Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Kerala]
Notes:
Kerala entered into an agreement with UN Women, to boost women-friendly activities in the State’s tourism sector. It was signed during the first-ever Global Responsible Tourism Summit in Kumarakom, Kerala.
A memorandum of understanding agreed to work towards promoting gender-inclusive tourism sites in the State. It seeks to provide training stakeholders who include young representatives and civil organisations.
2. What is the rank of India in the International Intellectual Property Index 2023?
[A] 26
[B] 32
[C] 42
[D] 55
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Correct Answer: C [42]
Notes:
India ranks 42nd among 55 leading global economies in the International Intellectual Property Index report released by the U.S. Chambers of Commerce.
India was at the 40th rank in the year 2021. The report covers patent and copyright laws, ability to monetise IP assets and the ratification of international agreements. Morocco and Thailand at 2.5% each and Vietnam at 2.02% had the largest improvements in their overall score.
3. Which neighbouring country of India signed MoU with ISA to increase use of solar energy?
[A] Sri Lanka
[B] Nepal
[C] Bangladesh
[D] Myanmar
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Correct Answer: C [Bangladesh]
Notes:
The government of Bangladesh signed an agreement with the International Solar Alliance (ISA) to increase the use of solar energy in the country.
The agreement is to be implemented by December 2026. Bangladesh has set up a target of generating 40 percent of its total energy through renewable sources by 2041. It aims to produce 4000 MW of solar power by the end of 2030.
4. As per IMF, which country has the potential to contribute 15 per cent of the global growth in 2023?
[A] China
[B] India
[C] Brazil
[D] France
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Correct Answer: B [India]
Notes:
As per the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, India has the potential to contribute 15 per cent of the global growth in 2023.
On the sidelines of the G20 meeting in Bengaluru, the IMF chief also said that India should completely focus on structural reforms, and make more opportunities for women. For FY 2023-24, IMF had projected 6.1 per cent GDP growth for India.
5. Dharoi wetland, where a bird survey was conducted recently, is located in which state?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Karnataka
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Kerala
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Correct Answer: A [Gujarat]
Notes:
The second edition of the two-day Bird Survey Dharoi 2023 was recently conducted at the Dharoi wetland in Gujarat.
The wetland spreads over 107 square kilometres in north Gujarat. Dharoi reservoir was created by damming Sabarmati and Harnoi rivers in 1978 as a major irrigation scheme. The maiden Dharoi Bird Survey, 2022, recorded 193 species out of the 616 found in Gujarat.
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