1. What is the theme of the ‘India Water Week 2022’?
[A] Water Security for Sustainable Development and Equity
[B] Water Inclusion
[C] Sustainable Water Usage
[D] Water Sources and Security
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Correct Answer: A [Water Security for Sustainable Development and Equity]
Notes:
President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the 7th edition of India Water Week at the India Expo Centre in Greater Noida.
The 7th India Water Week will be celebrated from 1-5 November with the theme of ‘Water Security for Sustainable Development and Equity’. The event will address the issues of sustainability of water resources development and management in line with the sustainable development goals.
2. Zojila pass, which was seen in the news recently, is located in which state/ UT?
[A] Sikkim
[B] Ladakh
[C] Arunachal Pradesh
[D] West Bengal
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Correct Answer: B [Ladakh]
Notes:
Zojila Day was commemorated at Zojila War Memorial to celebrate the gallant action by Indian troops in ‘Operation Bison’ in 1948.
The commemoration of the day was marked by Commander Drass Brigade of the Leh-based Fire and Fury Corps. The Indian Army used tanks for the first time at such heights, and liberated the Zojila pass from Pakistani Intruders.
3. Which state launched the Digital resurvey of land- “ente bhumi (my land)”?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Kerala
[C] Karnataka
[D] Telangana
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Correct Answer: B [Kerala]
Notes:
The Kerala state government launched a digital resurvey of Kerala on its 66th Formation Day of November 1.
The survey aims to ensure speedy delivery of all land-related services to the people. The government decided to start a digital survey “ente bhumi (my land)” and aims to complete the task in four years, using the latest survey equipment such as Real Time Kinematic (RTK) Rover and Robotic Total Station.
4. Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) has demanded ban of which drug to be used on cattle?
[A] Aceclofenac
[B] Progestin
[C] Erythromycin
[D] Colistin
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Correct Answer: A [Aceclofenac]
Notes:
The Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) has demanded a ban on using aceclofenac in cattle. This was announced after a new research found that this drug metabolizes into diclofenac in water buffaloes as well as in cows. Such metabolisms pose a threat to vulture populations in the country.
Diclofenac, an anti-inflammatory drug, was banned for veterinary use by the Government of India in 2006, after decline of vulture population.
5. Which state launched ‘Ladli Laxmi 2.0 financial assistance scheme’?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Odisha
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Correct Answer: B [Madhya Pradesh]
Notes:
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the state government’s flagship ‘Ladli Laxmi 2.0’ financial assistance scheme.
The scheme aims to encourage girls to pursue higher education and make them independent. The state had launched the ‘Ladli Laxmi’ scheme in 2007, to provide monetary benefits to the eligible girl children to ensure they get good education.
6. As per the US News and World Report, which country has the cheapest manufacturing cost?
[A] Bangladesh
[B] China
[C] India
[D] Indonesia
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Correct Answer: C [India]
Notes:
According to the US News and World Report, out of 85 nations, India has been ranked as the nation with the cheapest manufacturing cost ahead of China and Vietnam.
India has bagged the 31st position in the overall Best Countries ranking while it featured at the 37th spot in the ‘Open for Business’ category. In the overall Best Countries ranking, Switzerland has topped the chart, followed by Germany, Canada, US and Sweden.
7. When is the ‘International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists 2022’ observed across the world?
[A] November 2
[B] November 5
[C] November 7
[D] November 11
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Correct Answer: A [November 2]
Notes:
‘International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists 2022’ is marked on 2nd November 2022. The United Nations General Assembly declared this day as the ‘International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists’ in General Assembly Resolution.
The landmark resolution condemns all aggression and violence against journalists and media workers. The date was selected to commemorate the assassination of two French journalists in Mali in November 2013 named Claude Verlon and Ghislaine Dupont while reporting.
8. Which country’s President will be the Chief Guest at the 17th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention?
[A] Australia
[B] Israel
[C] Guyana
[D] Brazil
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Correct Answer: C [Guyana]
Notes:
Guyana President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali will be the chief guest at the 17th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention.
It will be held in January 2023 in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. The External Affairs Ministry also said that Zaneta Mascarenhas, Member of Parliament of Australia, will be the guest of honour at the Youth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas. The theme of the 17th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is – Diaspora: Reliable Partners for India’s Progress in Amrit Kaal.
9. Which defunct surveillance satellite of India re-entered the earth atmosphere and hit the Indian Ocean?
[A] RISAT-1
[B] RISAT-2
[C] EOS-4/RISAT-1A
[D] NISAR
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Correct Answer: B [RISAT-2]
Notes:
India’s defunct Radar Imaging Satellite-2 (RISAT-2) re-entered the earth atmosphere in an uncontrolled manner and hit the Indian Ocean near Jakarta.
The re-entry of the satellite was monitored by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) with the Multi Object Tracking Radar (MTOR) at the Sriharikota rocket port. The 300 kg RISAT-2 surveillance satellite was launched in April 2009, using the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV), with a design life of four years.
10. Employees’ Pension (Amendment) Scheme, 2014 capped the maximum pensionable salary at which amount?
[A] Rs 5000
[B] Rs 7500
[C] Rs 10000
[D] Rs 15000
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Correct Answer: D [Rs 15000]
Notes:
The Supreme Court recently upheld the Employees’ Pension (Amendment) Scheme, 2014 as ‘legal and valid’, while it quashed the salary limit of Rs 15000.
The 2014 amendment capped the maximum pensionable salary (basic pay plus dearness allowance) at Rs 15,000 per month. Prior to the amendment, the maximum pensionable salary was capped at Rs 6,500 a month.