International, national institutes of imp Flashcards
Which institution launched the Preparedness and Resilience for Emerging Threats (PRET) Initiative?
[A] UNICEF
[B] IMF
[C] WHO
[D] WEF
C [WHO]
Notes:
1. The World Health Organization (WHO) launched the Preparedness and Resilience for Emerging Threats (PRET) Initiative.
2. This initiative will ensure better preparedness against future outbreaks like the COVID-19 pandemic. The initiative was announced at the Global Meeting for Future Respiratory Pathogen Pandemics held in Geneva.
Which is the regulatory authority for civil aviation security in India?
[A] BCAS
[B] NITI Aayog
[C] DRDO
[D] ISRO
A [BCAS]
Notes:
1. The Bureau of Civil Aviation recently commemorated its 37th raising day. It is the regulatory authority for civil aviation security in India.
2. The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security was initially set up as a Cell in the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in January 1978 on the recommendation of the Pande Committee constituted after the hijacking of the Indian Airlines flight in 1976.
‘Country Partnership Framework’ is associated with which institution?
[A] World Bank
[B] IMF
[C] WEF
[D] ADB
A [World Bank]
Notes:
1.The World Bank Group’s Country Partnership Framework seeks to end extreme poverty and increase prosperity with sustainability in mind.
2. Recently, the World Bank approved 1.25 billion USD for undertaking three projects in Bangladesh to help the country achieve a resilient, inclusive and sustainable development.
Which is the governing body of the Department of Atomic Energy in India?
[A] Atomic Energy Commission of India
[B] NITI Aayog
[C] Department of Space
[D] DRDO
A [Atomic Energy Commission of India]
Notes:
The Atomic Energy Commission of India is the governing body of the Department of Atomic Energy. Recently, BARC Director Ajit Kumar Mohanty was appointed as the chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission and the Secretary of the Department of Atomic Energy.
Which is the governing body of the Department of Atomic Energy in India?
[A] Atomic Energy Commission of India
[B] NITI Aayog
[C] Department of Space
[D] DRDO
A [Atomic Energy Commission of India]
Notes:
The Atomic Energy Commission of India is the governing body of the Department of Atomic Energy. Recently, BARC Director Ajit Kumar Mohanty was appointed as the chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission and the Secretary of the Department of Atomic Energy.
NITI Aayog released the ‘Best Practices in Social Sector: A Compendium, 2023’, in collaboration with which institution?
[A] UNICEF
[B] UNESCO
[C] UNDP
[D] UNEP
C [UNDP]
Notes:
NITI Aayog, in collaboration with the UNDP (United Nations Development Programme), recently released the “Best Practices in Social Sector: A Compendium, 2023”.
In commemoration of the 75th anniversary of Indian independence, 75 case studies across 14 key social sectors are provided by this compendium.
SOCial ISSUes
As per a Supreme Court bench ruling, it can use its powers under which Article to directly grant a divorce decree?
[A] Article 21
[B] Article 92
[C] Article 121
[D] Article 142
D [Article 142]
Notes:
Recently, a five-judge bench of the Supreme Court ruled that it can use its powers under Article 142 of the Constitution to grant a divorce decree directly to consenting parties in cases where there is an irretrievable breakdown of marriage.
This would eliminate the need for the parties to be referred to a family court, where they would have to wait for 6 to 18 months for a decree of divorce by mutual consent.
Which institution released the “Geoeconomic Fragmentation: Sub-Saharan Africa Caught between the Fault Lines” Report?
[A] WEF
[B] IMF
[C] ADB
[D] AIIB
B [IMF]
Notes:
The IMF recently released a report titled “Geoeconomic Fragmentation: Sub-Saharan Africa Caught between the Fault Lines”. This report warned that if the world were to divide into isolated trading blocs centered around China or the United States and the European Union (EU), sub-Saharan African economies could suffer a permanent decline of up to 4% of their gross domestic product (GDP) within 10 years.
India’s CSIR signed MoU on Industrial Research and Development Cooperation with which country?
[A] Brazil
[B] Israel
[C] Iran
[D] Russia
B [Israel]
Notes:
India’s CSIR and its Israeli counterpart sign MoU on Industrial Research and Development Cooperation.
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) functions under the Ministry of Science and Technology of India. The MoU will be implemented through specific projects agreed upon by both parties and monitored by a Joint Steering Committee led by the heads of CSIR and DDR&D.
Akashvani will be the permanent name of which institution?
[A] All India Radio
[B] TRAI
[C] IAMAI
[D] JMAGC
A [All India Radio]
Notes:
The Indian Government recently announced that the public broadcaster, All India Radio, will be exclusively referred to as the Akashvani.
Previously, these two names were used interchangeably. With a network of over 262 radio stations, All India Radio is available to 92 per cent of India’s area and nearly all its population.
Which institution is the regulator of insurance companies?
[A] RBI
[B] IRDAI
[C] PFRDA
[D] SEBI
B [IRDAI]
Notes:
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), the regulator of insurance companies, is planning to tighten regulations on insurance advertisements.
These new rules will assign higher responsibilities on senior management of insurers in designing and approving media campaigns that promote insurance products.
Which institution launched Renewable Grid Integration Laboratory and Green Hydrogen Laboratory?
[A] IIT Madras
[B] IIT Roorkee
[C] NIT Warangal
[D] NIT Tiruchirappalli
B [IIT Roorkee]
Notes:
IIT Roorkee has unveiled new labs to drive India’s clean energy transition.
Two new labs namely Renewable Grid Integration Laboratory and Green Hydrogen Laboratory were inaugurated at the IIT Roorkee’s Department of Hydro and Renewable Energy (HRED).
Which institution released the “Improving maternal and newborn health and survival and reducing stillbirth” Report?
[A] NITI Aayog
[B] UN
[C] Ministry of Family and Health Affairs
[D] John Hopkins University
B [UN]
Notes:
The report titled “Improving maternal and newborn health and survival and reducing stillbirth” was released recently by the United Nations. It is edited by WHO, UNICEF and UNFPA.
According to this report, progress in reducing maternal and newborn deaths has remained stagnant since 2015.
