1. A ‘New Replenishment Mechanism for Flexible Funding’ has been proposed for which organisation?
[A] WHO
[B] NSIL
[C] DRDO
[D] NITI Aayog
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Correct Answer: A [WHO]
Notes:
During the 76th World Assembly Health session, WHO member states discussed on a new replenishment mechanism to help the UN body have more flexible funding options.
It will help WHO become more financial independent and function smoothly as the leading global health coordinator. Replenishment contributions would cover work by country offices, regional offices, and headquarters across all strategic priorities, as well as the enabling functions.
2. Which company will operate and maintain Colaba-Bandra-SEEPZ Metro’s line 3, Mumbai’s first fully underground corridor?
[A] Delhi Metro Rail Corporation
[B] Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation
[C] Chennai Metro Rail Corporation
[D] Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation
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Correct Answer: A [Delhi Metro Rail Corporation]
Notes:
Colaba-Bandra-SEEPZ Metro’s line 3 is Mumbai’s first fully underground corridor. It will be operated and maintained by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC).
The contract has been awarded to DMRC for a duration of 10 years for the operation and maintenance of the metro line.
3. India has moved WTO dispute panel over which import duties?
[A] Information and communication technologies (ICT)
[B] Plastic Products
[C] Petroleum Products
[D] Manufactured Goods
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Correct Answer: A [Information and communication technologies (ICT)]
Notes:
India has moved WTO dispute panel over Information and communication technologies (ICT) import duties.
The WTO’s apex dispute resolution body, the Appellate Body, hasn’t been functional for nearly two years due to America’s blockage on appointment of judges.
4. Which institutions released the ‘Hunger Hotspots –Early warnings on acute food insecurity’ report?
[A] World Bank- IMF
[B] IMF- WEF
[C] FAO- WFP
[D] WHO- FAO
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Correct Answer: C [FAO- WFP]
Notes:
A new report titled “Hunger Hotspots – FAO-WFP early warnings on acute food insecurity” was released recently.
According to this report, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Myanmar are among the hunger hotspots in the world. Acute food insecurity can potentially increase in magnitude and severity for 18 areas in 22 countries.
5. Which Union Ministry releases ‘Periodic Labour Force Survey Figures’?
[A] Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
[B] Ministry of Labour and Employment
[C] Ministry of MSME
[D] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
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Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation]
Notes:
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation recently released the latest figures from the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS). These figures indicate that the unemployment rate in Indian cities is at the lowest since the survey started in 2018.
The unemployment rate among men stood at 6.0%, while for women it was 9.2%.
6. Which institution launched the ‘Country Partnership Strategy’ for India?
[A] World Bank
[B] ADB
[C] WEF
[D] IMF
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Correct Answer: B [ADB]
Notes:
The Asian Development Bank recently launched a new country partnership strategy (CPS) for India.
During 2023–2027, ADB operations in India will focus on accelerating structural transformation and job creation, promoting climate-resilient growth, and deepening social and economic inclusiveness.
7. Which institution accepted the ‘Draft Resolution on the Impact of Chemicals, Waste and Pollution on Human Health’?
[A] WHO
[B] World Bank
[C] WEF
[D] IMF
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Correct Answer: A [WHO]
Notes:
The WHO member countries have recently accepted a draft resolution on the impact of chemicals, waste and pollution on human health during the 76th WHA.
It urged the healthcare sector to develop a regulatory framework, national human bio-monitoring and surveillance programmes to track chemicals that impact human health.
8. Which term refers to the phenomenon when currency in circulation rising when digital payments are rising?
[A] Currency Demand Paradox
[B] Digital Demand Paradox
[C] Bank Note Paradox
[D] Finance Paradox
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Correct Answer: A [Currency Demand Paradox]
Notes:
Currency demand paradox happens when currency in circulation rising when digital payments are rising too. This phenomenon is seen in India.
The RBI has explained the ‘currency demand paradox’ in India. In India, while UPI-led retail digital payments grew at a CAGR of 50 per cent and 27 per cent in terms of volume and value, during 2016-17 to 2021-22, the currency in circulation to GDP ratio also peaked at 14.4 per cent in 2020-21.
9. Which Indian chess player defeated Magnus Carlsen in the Norway Chess blitz tournament?
[A] R Praggnananda
[B] D Gukesh
[C] Nihal Sarin
[D] Arjun Erigaisi
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Correct Answer: B [D Gukesh]
Notes:
Indian chess player Gukesh defeats Magnus Carlsen in 97 moves in the Norway Chess blitz tournament.
Gukesh was mentioned by Carlsen last year as the one to watch out for. Uzbekistan’s Nodirbek Abdusattorov (6 points) won the title by beating Gukesh (2.5) in the final round while Magnus Carlsen (4.5) finished seventh.
10. 62 Desiccation-Tolerant Vascular Plant Species have been recently discovered in which country?
[A] India
[B] Myanmar
[C] Nepal
[D] Bangladesh
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Correct Answer: A [India]
Notes:
As many as 62 Desiccation-Tolerant Vascular plant species have been discovered in the Western Ghats in India.
These species have potential applications in agriculture, especially in regions where there is scarcity of water.