21-30 Flashcards
Who is the Fund Manager of the SWAMIH Fund? [A] Aditya Birla Sun Life [B] SBI Cap [C] Kotak Mahindra [D] Canara Robeco
Correct Answer: B [SBI Cap]
Notes:
SBI Cap is the fund manager of the ‘Special Window for Affordable & Mid-Income Housing’ (SWAMIH) Fund.
Recently, the Fund has announced complete exit from its investment made in a residential project in Mumbai. The fund was set up in the year 2020 to provide last mile funding to those affordable housing projects, which are stuck due to financial crunch. SWAMIH has given approval to 95 projects sanctioning over Rs 9,500 crores which will complete over 57,700 homes.
National Formulary of India (NFI), which was recently launched, was drafted by which institution? [A] Indian Medical Association [B] AIIMS [C] Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission [D] Indian Council for Medical Research
Correct Answer: C [Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission]
Notes:
Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya launched the Sixth Edition of National Formulary of India (NFI).
NFI has been published by Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) to promote rational use of medicines in the country. It is a guidance document for all healthcare professionals such as clinicians, pharmacists, nurses, dentists etc in their daily clinical practices.
What is the name of the surface-to-surface ballistic missile, recently test-fired by India? [A] Rudra V [B] Agni V [C] Dhruv V [D] Vishakh V
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Correct Answer: B [Agni V]
Notes:
India successfully test-fired surface-to-surface ballistic missile Agni-5 that can strike targets at ranges up to 5,000 km with a very high degree of accuracy.
The test-firing was carried from APJ Abdul Kalam Island in Odisha. As per the Defence Ministry, the successful test of is in line with India’s stated policy with the commitment to ‘No First Use’. This missile has been tested amidst border standoff with China in eastern Ladakh.
edros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is the Director General of which organization? [A] UNICEF [B] UNESCO [C] WHO [D] UNGA
Correct Answer: C [WHO]
Notes:
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is the present Director General of the World Health Organisation (WHO). He has been elected unopposed as the Director General of WHO for the second term.
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus belongs to Ethiopia, who holds a doctorate in community health. He is the first African to head WHO and is also the first non Doctor to hold the position.
Which institution released the ‘Changing Wealth of Nations 2021’ report? [A] World Economic Forum [B] World Bank [C] International Monetary Fund [D] Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
Correct Answer: B [World Bank]
Notes:
The Changing Wealth of Nations 2021 report has been published by the World Bank. As per the report, South Asia suffers the most among all regions of the world in terms of loss of human capital due to air pollution.
The report has measured wealth creation and distribution in 146 countries covering a 20-year period from 1995-2018. Human capital was the largest source of worldwide wealth, with 64 per cent of total global wealth in 2018.
‘AY.4.2’, which was seen in the news recently, is a? [A] AI Chatbot [B] Coronavirus lineage [C] Space vehicle [D] Exo-planet
Correct Answer: B [Coronavirus lineage]
Notes:
AY.4.2, which was seen in the news, is a ‘Coronavirus lineage’. Lineages are the labels given to the branches of the COVID evolutionary chart to illustrate their relatedness.
The lineages are overseen by the Pango network, a team of researchers from the universities of Edinburgh and Oxford. They act as the custodians of lineages and handle the assignment of new labels. This AY.4.2. lineage is traced back to April this year.
Marusudar River is a tributary of which river? [A] Chenab [B] Sutlej [C] Jhelum [D] Indus
Correct Answer: A [Chenab]
Notes:
The Marusudar River is the largest tributary of River Chenab. The river originates from the Nunkun glacier in Jammu and Kashmir.
A 1000 MW Pakal Dul Hydro Electric Project is being constructed across the Marusudar River by Chenab Valley Power Projects Pvt Limited. Recently, the Union Power Minister R K Singh virtually inaugurated the diversion of Marusudar River, which permits quicker construction of the power project
What is the constitution of the National Mission for Clean Ganga? [A] Private Limited Company [B] Society [C] Partnership Firm [D] Public Sector Undertaking
Correct Answer: B [Society]
Notes:
The National Mission for Clean Ganga is registered as a society under the Societies Registration Act 1860, and it is the implementation arm of National Ganga River Basin Authority.
The Mission has set a Guinness World Record for the highest number of photographs of handwritten notes uploaded on Facebook in one hour.
Landsat 9, which was seen in the news recently, was launched by which organisation? [A] ISRO [B] NASA [C] SpaceX [D] Blue Origin
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Correct Answer: B [NASA]
Notes:
NASA’s Earth-observing satellite Landsat 9 was launched on September 27. It is a joint mission between NASA and the US Geological Survey (USGS).
The satellite has collected its first light images of Earth, capturing critical. Launched on September 27, Landsat 9 is a joint mission between NASA and the US Geological Survey (USGS). The images would help to understand climate crisis, manage agricultural practices, preserve resources and respond to natural disasters.
Which Indian city is to host the Regional Security Dialogue on Afghanistan? [A] New Delhi [B] Mumbai [C] Dehradun [D] Chandigarh
Correct Answer: A [New Delhi]
Notes:
India is set to host the Delhi Regional Security Dialogue on Afghanistan on November 10 which will be attended by seven countries. It will be chaired by National Security Adviser Ajit Doval.
The dialogue will be held at the level of National Security Advisers/Secretaries of Security Councils. As per recent media reports, both China and Pakistan are not attending the meeting. Seven countries -Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan- confirmed participation.
Which is the 101st country to join the International Solar Alliance (ISA)? [A] China [B] Japan [C] India [D] USA
Correct Answer: D [USA]
Notes:
The United States of America (USA) has become the 101st country to join the International Solar Alliance (ISA). This announcement was made by the US at the UNFCCC COP26.
The International Solar Alliance is an intergovernmental alliance initiated by India which is headquartered at Gurugram. It was founded in the year 2015.
At COP26 summit, China has released a joint plan with which country to cut down methane emissions? [A] India [B] USA [C] Russia [D] Pakistan
Correct Answer: B [USA]
Notes:
A bilateral agreement between US and China, in which China has promised to finalise a plan to reduce its methane emissions this decade was released at the COP25 summit.
Over 100 other countries had made a pledge to make 30 % cut in methane emissions from current levels by 2030. China was not a part while the USA was a part of the pledge. The US said that its electricity generation would become 100 % carbon-free by 2035. China said it would initiate a phase-down of coal consumption during its 15th five year plan, from 2025.
Which country is set to host the UN climate change conference COP27 in 2022? [A] India [B] China [C] USA [D] Egypt
Correct Answer: D [Egypt]
Notes:
The United Nation Climate Change conference – Conference of Parties (UNFCCC COP) 27 would be hosted by Egypt in the year 2022 and the COP 28 would be hosted by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in 2023.
The COP is the decision-making body of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The Convention has 197 Parties and is striving to achieve the goals set out in the 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change.
Airports in India are declared as “Major Airports” as per the regulations of which Act?
[A] Airports Authority of India Act
[B] Airports Regulation Act
[C] Civil Aviation Act
[D] Airports Economic Regulatory Authority Act
Correct Answer: D [Airports Economic Regulatory Authority Act]
Notes:
The Government of India has declared Shirdi airport in Maharashtra as a major airport, under the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority Act, 2008.
Under Section 13 of the Act, the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA) would determine the tariff related to aeronautical services rendered at major airports.
Where is the Sela Tunnel being constructed? [A] Uttarakhand [B] Ladakh [C] Jammu and Kashmir [D] Arunachal Pradesh
Correct Answer: D [Arunachal Pradesh]
Notes:
The Sela Tunnel is the world’s longest bi-lane road tunnel being constructed by the Border Roads Organisation in Arunachal Pradesh, near the Indo-China border. The tunnel is being constructed at a height of 13,800ft above the MSL.
The tunnel would provide all weather connectivity to Tawang and enable better men and material movement to Line of Actual Control.
