1. Dal Lake, which was seen in the news, is situated in which city/town of Jammu & Kashmir?
[A] Srinagar
[B] Jammu
[C] Anantnag
[D] Leh
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Correct Answer: A [Srinagar]
Notes:
Dal is a lake in Srinagar city, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir. It is also called as the “Jewel in the crown of Kashmir”.
Recently, illegal constructions have been reported in the lake. The Lakes and Water Ways Development Authority (LAWDA), has demolished more than 170 illegal structures around the lake, in the last three months.
2. Aspergillosis, which was making news recently, is a ………….. disease.
[A] Viral
[B] Bacteria
[C] Fungal
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Fungal]
Notes:
Aspergillosis is an infection, allergic reaction, or fungal growth caused by the Aspergillus fungus. Recently, after a sharp rise in black and white fungus cases in India, cases of aspergillosis infections have been reported.
Those with weakened immune systems or lung diseases, which is common in COVID-19 patients, are said to be at high risk of infection.
3. The OECD has changed its growth projection for India for FY22 to …… per cent from 12.6 per cent, estimated in March.
[A] 14.4
[B] 11.2
[C] 9.9
[D] 7.5
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Correct Answer: C [9.9]
Notes:
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) cut its growth projection for India for FY22 to 9.9 per cent from 12.6 per cent estimated in March.
OECD also estimated the Global GDP growth at 5.8 per cent this year, compared with 4.2 per cent projected in December. It also changed its projections to 4.4 per cent in 2022, compared to 3.7 per cent, estimated in December.
4. As per the NRC Annual index of the 10 most neglected displacement crises, which country has the highest number of crises?
[A] Venezuela
[B] Democratic Republic of the Congo
[C] Burundi
[D] Ethiopia
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Correct Answer: B [Democratic Republic of the Congo]
Notes:
The Norwegian Refugee Council released its annual index of the 10 most neglected displacement crises in the world.
Two million people were displaced last year in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and it has the world’s most neglected number of displaced people. African Countries dominated this year’s list, wherein DRC is followed by Cameroon, Burundi and Venezuela.
5. As per the new system in PMGKP, the Insurance companies will approve and settle the claims based on the certificate of …………..
[A] Home Ministry
[B] District Collector
[C] Registrar General
[D] District Court
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Correct Answer: B [District Collector]
Notes:
Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package (PMGKP) Insurance Scheme for Health Workers Fighting COVID-19’ was launched to provide personal accident cover of Rs. 50 lakh to all healthcare providers.
Recently, a new system for approval of claims has been introduced. The District Collector will certify that the claim is in accordance with SoP of the Scheme and on the basis of this certificate, Insurance Company will approve and settle the claims within a period of 48 hours.
6. ‘Taskheer-e-Jabal’ military exercise was conducted by which country?
[A] Israel
[B] Iran
[C] Pakistan
[D] Afghanistan
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Correct Answer: C [Pakistan]
Notes:
The Pakistani Army has conducted a military exercise named ‘Taskheer-e-Jabal’ near Kotli in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) region. Under this exercise, the troops rehearsed various defensive and offensive manoeuvres in mountain terrains.
The exercise was overseen by its Army Chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa. It was aimed to enhance the operational preparedness, defensive and offensive formations of various contingencies.
7. The African Union has suspended the membership of which country, after a military coup in that nation?
[A] South Africa
[B] Mali
[C] Somalia
[D] Zimbabwe
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Correct Answer: B [Mali]
Notes:
The membership of Mali has been suspended by the African Union in response to the recent military coup in the country. African Union has pressed for a civilian led democratic government in Mali.
The military of Mali has arrested its interim President Bah Ndaw and Prime Minister Moctar Ouane and has pressured them to resign.
8. YounTab scheme for students is launched in which state / UT?
[A] Delhi
[B] Puducherry
[C] Karnataka
[D] Ladakh
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Correct Answer: D [Ladakh]
Notes:
The Union Territory of Ladakh has launched a scheme named “YounTab”, under which the Ladakh Lt Governor RK Mathur distributed tablets to the students studying in 9 to 12, in the UT. This was the first phase of the scheme’s implementation.
The scheme aims to provide free tabs to nearly 12,300 students of 6th to 12th class who are studying in government schools of the UT.
9. Which Union Ministry has released a Model Citizen Charter, aligning actions with SDGs?
[A] Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change
[B] Ministry of Education
[C] Ministry of Panchayat Raj
[D] Ministry of MSME
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Correct Answer: C [Ministry of Panchayat Raj]
Notes:
Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) in collaboration with National Institute of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR) has prepared the ‘Gram Panchayat Citizen Charter’.
It is a model Citizens Charter/ framework for prompt delivery of services across the 29 sectors. The Charter has been aligned with localised Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It aims to empower the citizens in relation to public services and to improve the quality of services.
10. Which country has announced a USD 57 million aid for efforts against TB in seven high-burden countries?
[A] USA
[B] Russia
[C] Australia
[D] Germany
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Correct Answer: A [USA]
Notes:
The United States has announced a USD 57 million aid for efforts against tuberculosis in seven high-burden countries, including India.
Other countries for which the aid is being given are Bangladesh, Indonesia, the Philippines, South Africa, Tajikistan and Ukraine. TB is the leading infectious disease killer, particularly in low and middle-income countries, taking 1.4 million lives every year.