10-11 Flashcards
Where is the headquarters of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime? [A] Austria [B] USA [C] Germany [D] Hungary
Correct Answer: A [Austria]
Notes:
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) was established in the year 1997 with its headquarters as Vienna, Austria.
The institution is in news recently, as it has launched Data Disclosure Framework (DDF) in association with the Security Council Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate. The DDF is a tool which describes the practices developed to handle and respond to the data requests from foreign criminal justice authorities for counter-terrorism investigations.
India’s first manned ocean mission, ‘Samudrayan’ is undertaken by which institution?
[A] National Institute of Ocean Technology
[B] Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services
[C] Centre for Marine Living Resources & Ecology
[D] Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
Correct Answer: A [National Institute of Ocean Technology]
Notes:
India has launched its first manned ocean mission, ‘Samudrayan’, joining six other nations engaged in exploring Deep Ocean for research. While launching the mission, Union minister Jitendra Singh
The Samudrayan project will be a part of the Deep Ocean Mission. It is being undertaken by the National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT). The National Institute of Ocean Technology in 1993 is an autonomous society under the Ministry of Earth Sciences.
Which institution adopted a resolution on the protection of education in armed conflict (Resolution 2601)? [A] UNSC [B] UNESCO [C] IMF [D] UNICEF
Correct Answer: A [UNSC]
Notes:
The UN Security Council adopted a resolution on the protection of education in armed conflict named ‘Resolution 2601’.
The resolution won the unanimous support of the 15-member council. It strongly condemns all violations of international law involving the recruitment and use of children by parties to armed conflict, their killing, sexual violence and abductions. It also condemns attacks against schools and hospitals as well as denial of humanitarian access by parties to armed conflict.
When is the ‘World Cities Day’ observed every year? [A] October 29 [B] October 31 [C] November 1 [D] November 3
Correct Answer: B [October 31
Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2021 is announced to how many Sports persons? [A] 1 [B] 3 [C] 8 [D] 12
Correct Answer: D [12]
Notes:
The Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports announced the National Sports Awards 2021 recently. 12 sports persons have been announced for the ‘Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award’ 2021, which is awarded to the spectacular and most outstanding performance in sports over a period of the previous four years.
35 number of Sports persons will receive Arjuna Awards this year
When is the “International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists” observed every year by the UN? [A] November 1 [B] November 2 [C] November 10 [D] November 12
Correct Answer: B [November 2]
Notes:
Every year, the United Nations observes 2 November as the “International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists”, to highlight the instrumental role played by Journalists in investigating and prosecuting.
As per an UN report, over 1,200 journalists have been killed between 2006 and 2020, for reporting the news and bringing information to the public.
Deusi Bhailo’ is a traditional festival celebrated in which country? [A] Bangladesh [B] Nepal [C] Sri Lanka [D] Laos
Correct Answer: B [Nepal]
Notes:
‘Deusi Bhailo’ is a traditional festival which is celebrated on the third and fourth days of the ‘Tihar’ festival celebrated in Nepal.
Men and women will perform dance in groups during the celebration. On the occasion of Diwali in India and Tihar in Nepal, the Nepal embassy in New Delhi organised ‘Deusi Bhailo’ program.
Which country has launched a ship named after a gay rights activist Harvey Milk? [A] Russia [B] USA [C] Germany [D] Norway
Correct Answer: B [USA]
Notes:
The US Navy has launched a ship named after a gay rights activist, who was forced to resign from the service because of his sexuality in the 1950s.
The USNS Harvey Milk was launched in San Diego. It is one of six new ships to be named after famed US civil rights leaders. Other ships were named after former Chief Justice Earl Warren and slain presidential candidate Robert Kennedy.
Wang Yaping is the first Astronaut of which country to walk in space? [A] Israel [B] China [C] UAE [D] Japan
Correct Answer: B [China]
Notes:
Wang Yaping became the first Chinese woman to walk in space, as her team completed a six-hour stint outside the Tiangong space station.
Tiangong, which means “heavenly palace”, is the latest achievement of China, after landing a rover on Mars and sending probes to the Moon. Its core module entered orbit earlier this year, with the space station expected to be operational by 2022.
As of November 2021, how many countries are part of the Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA)? [A] 8 [B] 18 [C] 48 [D] 88
Correct Answer: C [48]
Notes:
Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA) is an international alliance dedicated to phasing out coal. 28 countries have recently joined the alliance at the COP summit.
This addition brings the total number of national governments involved to 48. The new members of PPCA include Ukraine, Poland and Singapore However, China, India and the United States, the three biggest burners of coal worldwide, have not joined the PPCA.
Swarnajayanti Fellowships’ are awarded to which sector of people across India? [A] Doctors [B] Scientists [C] Sports-persons [D] Social activists
Correct Answer: B [Scientists]
Notes:
The Science and Technology Ministry awarded the ‘Swarnajayanti Fellowships’ to seventeen scientists from institutions across India.
They are honoured for their innovative research ideas in various disciplines. Department of Science and Technology (DST) will provide support to perform research, along with a fellowship of Rs 25,000 per month for five years. DST supports the awardees by giving them a research grant of Rs 5 lakh for five years.
Which institution released the report titled “Mission 2070: A Green New Deal for a Net Zero India”? [A] FAO [B] WEF [C] IMF [D] Niti Aayog
Correct Answer: B [WEF]
Notes:
World Economic Forum released a research report titled “Mission 2070: A Green New Deal for a Net Zero India”, in collaboration with Kearney and Observer Research Foundation.
In the latest research report, the World Economic Forum has highlighted that a Green New Deal for India could bring a $15 trillion economic opportunity by 2070. It also stated that India’s transition to net zero economy can create more than 50 million net new jobs.
How many countries are members of the Like Minded Group of Developing Countries (LMDCs)? [A] 12 [B] 18 [C] 24 [D] 36
Correct Answer: C [24]
Notes:
A group of 24 nations are members of the Like Minded Developing Countries (LMDCs). They serve as negotiators in international organizations such as the United Nations and the World Trade Organization. It includes China, India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia among others.
Recently the LMDCs and African countries, have sought at least US $1.3 trillion per year from the wealthy countries in climate finance starting from 2030 at COP 26 summit.
Sakhalin Island, which was seen in the news, is located in which country? [A] China [B] Russia [C] USA [D] Australia
Correct Answer: B [Russia]
Notes:
Sakhalin Island is a Russian island located north of Japan. Recently Russia has launched a forest plan, to be implemented in the island.
The authorities of the Sakhalin Island, which has more than two-thirds as forest, have set an ambitious goal of making the island carbon neutral by 2025. The results of the experiment in Sakhalin will be applicable to the whole Russian Federation.
What is the name of the index recently launched by ten global organisations including UNDRR and CDRI? [A] Global Resilience Index [B] Global Climate Index [C] Global Risk Index [D] Climate Insurance Index
Correct Answer: A [Global Resilience Index]
Notes:
Ten global organisations including United Nations office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI), University of Oxford among others have launched a Global Resilience Index Initiative (GRII) at COP26.
It has been launched with partial funding and contributions from the insurance sector and partner institutions. The index will provide a globally consistent model for the assessment of resilience across all sectors and geographies.
