1. The Prime Minister inaugurated the ‘Maze Garden and Miyawaki Forest’ in which state?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: A [Gujarat]
Notes:
The Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently dedicated Maze Garden and Miyawaki Forest in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat.
The Miyawaki Forest is named after the technique developed by a Japanese botanist and ecologist Dr Akira Miyawaki to plant saplings of various species close to each other which develops into a dense urban forest.
2. When is the ‘World Thrift Day’ observed in India?
[A] October 27
[B] October 30
[C] November 4
[D] November 7
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Correct Answer: B [October 30]
Notes:
The 98th year celebration of World Thrift Day is marked on 30th October in India. The first International Thrift Congress which was held in Milan, Italy in 1924 had declared October 31 as the World Thrift day.
The aim of celebrating this day is to change our behaviour towards the saving and constantly reminds us the importance of wealth. This year the theme is ‘Saving prepares you for the future.’
3. What is the TB incidence of India (per 1 lakh population) for the year 2021, as per the Global TB Report 2022?
[A] 101
[B] 210
[C] 510
[D] 1200
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Correct Answer: B [210]
Notes:
The World Health Organisation (WHO) released the Global TB Report 2022, which notes the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the diagnosis, treatment and burden of disease for TB.
India’s TB incidence for the year 2021 is 210 per 100,000 population, compared to the baseline year of 2015. There has been an 18% decline which is 7 percentage points better than the global average of 11%. India is placed at 36th position in terms of TB incidence rates.
4. Which country launched the lab module named ‘Mengtian’ for its space station?
[A] Russia
[B] USA
[C] China
[D] Israel
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Correct Answer: C [China]
Notes:
China recently launched a lab module called Mengtian to be part of its space station currently under construction.
The second lab component was launched by Long March-5B Y4 and will be used for studying microgravity and carrying out experiments in fluid physics, materials science, combustion science and fundamental physics. Wentian lab which was sent earlier focused on biological and space life sciences.
5. Which country has been hit by the Tropical Storm Nalgae?
[A] Indonesia
[B] Japan
[C] Philippines
[D] Australia
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Correct Answer: C [Philippines]
Notes:
The Philippines has recorded 72 deaths from Tropical Storm Nalgae that caused floods and landslides in southern provinces.
Maguindanao province was the most affected region with 67 people dead. Several people were injured and went missing. An average of 20 tropical storms hit the Philippines annually.
6. As per the Education Ministry’s Performance Grading Index (PGI), how many states attained Level -2 grading in 2020-21?
[A] None
[B] Two
[C] Four
[D] Seven
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Correct Answer: D [Seven]
Notes:
The Ministry of Education has released the Performance Grading Index (PGI) for States and Union Territories for 2020-21.
The index has evidence-based comprehensive analysis of school education systems across States and UTs. A total of seven States and UTs namely Kerala, Punjab, Chandigarh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Andhra Pradesh have attained Level -2 grading in 2020-21. PGI 2020-21 classified the States and UTs into ten grades of which the highest achievable Grade is Level 1.
7. ‘Knesset’ is the parliament of which country?
[A] Brazil
[B] Israel
[C] Afghanistan
[D] Australia
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Correct Answer: B [Israel]
Notes:
A coalition led by the right-wing former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has won a majority of seats in the Israeli parliament.
Knesset is the name of the unicameral legislature of Israel. Netanyahu was the country’s prime minister for 12 years between 2009 and 2021. Netanyahu, who is on trial for corruption, will be invited by Israeli President Isaac Herzog to form a government.
8. Which city is the host of the ‘World Travel Market (WTM) 2022?
[A] London
[B] Paris
[C] New York
[D] Lausanne
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Correct Answer: A [London]
Notes:
India’s Union Ministry of Tourism is set to participate in World Travel Market (WTM) 2022, to be held in London.
WTM is one of the largest international travel exhibitions. The theme of this year`s exhibition is ‘The Future of Travel Starts Now’. During 2019, the contribution of travel and tourism to India’s GDP was 5.19% and it accounted for 79.86 million direct and indirect jobs.
9. Which country first suggested the observance of ‘World Tsunami Awareness Day’?
[A] India
[B] Japan
[C] Philippines
[D] Indonesia
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Correct Answer: B [Japan]
Notes:World Tsunami Awareness Day is observed every year on November 5 to raise awareness about the natural disaster. World Tsunami Awareness Day was first suggested by Japan and in December 2015, the UN General Assembly (UNGA) declared November 5 as World Tsunami Awareness Day.
Three weeks after the tsunami in the Indian Ocean in 2004, the international community gathered in Kobe, Japan, and adopted the 10-year Hyogo Framework for Action. In the past 100 years, about 58 tsunamis have claimed over 260,000 lives.
10. When is the ‘International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict’ observed?
[A] November 2
[B] November 4
[C] November 6
[D] November 8
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Correct Answer: C [November 6]
Notes:
The ‘International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict’ is observed every year on November 6.
In 2001, the UN General Assembly declared 6 November of each year as the International Day. In 2016, the United Nations Environment Assembly adopted resolution which recognized the role of healthy ecosystems and sustainably managed resources in reducing the risk of armed conflict.
