Q1.India recently signed a MoU with which country on biodiversity conservation?
[A] Japan[B] Nepal
[C] Sri Lanka
[D] Australia
B – Explanation:
- India has recently approved an MoU with the Government of Nepal on biodiversity conservation, as proposed by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
The MoU aims to strengthen cooperation in the field of forests, biodiversity conservation, and climate change. It also aims at including the restoration of corridors and interlinking areas and sharing of knowledge and best practices, between the two countries.
Q2.Which Ministry has developed a user-interactive dashboard for user associations to provide suggestions for the government?
[A] Ministry of MSME[B] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
[C] Ministry of Law and Justice
[D] Ministry of Electronics and IT
B – Explanation:
- The Logistics Division of Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has created a user-interactive dashboard which allows authorized user associations to lodge issues or suggestions for the government.
The portal will be launched for all authorised associations in the sector soon. This new digital initiative aims to reduce paper correspondence of industry associations and trade bodies. They can highlight issues related to logistics services to the government.
Q3.Who is the most successful pace bowler in the history of international cricket, as of 2022?
[A] Jasprit Bumrah[B] James Anderson
[C] Ravindra Jadeja
[D] Ishant Sharma
B – Explanation:
- James Anderson became the most successful pace bowler in the history of international cricket after overtaking Glenn McGrath. The 40-year-old pace legend accomplished this feat in the second Test against South Africa.
With 951 wickets in 287 matches, Anderson is also the fourth most successful bowler in the entire international cricket, after Sri Lankan spinner Sri Lanka’s Muthiah Muralidaran (1,347 wickets), Australia’s Shane Warne (1,001 wickets) and India’s Anil Kumble (956 wickets).
Q4.What is the name of the national single-window source for all assessment-related information of education boards?
[A] NIPUN[B] STARS
[C] PARAKH
[D] KALAM
C – Explanation:
- PARAKH (Performance Assessment, Review and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development) was announced in the National Educational Policy (NEP).
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) and the state education boards are collaborating to draw up a ‘benchmark framework’ to bring uniformity across state and central boards. PARAKH will be the national single-window source for all assessment-related information. It will oversee the periodic tests like the National Achievement Survey (NAS) and State Achievement Survey.
Q5.Mikhail Gorbachev, who passed away recently, was a former President of which country?
[A] Ukraine[B] Russia
[C] Belarus
[D] Bulgaria
B – Explanation:
- Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the former Soviet Union from 1985 until 1991, has passed away at the age of 91.
In 1986, Gorbachev made a historic proposal to eliminate all long-range missiles held by the United States and the Soviet Union. It was the beginning of the end of the Cold War. He was also awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1990.
Q6.Which state/UT Police is the first in the country to make collection of forensic evidence mandatory?
[A] Tamil Nadu[B] Delhi
[C] Karnataka
[D] Odisha
B – Explanation:
- The Delhi Police has become the first police force in the country to make collection of forensic evidence mandatory in crimes punishable with a sentence of more than six years.
This has been done to increase conviction rate and to integrate the criminal justice system with forensic science investigation. Delhi Police has integrated the Criminal Justice System (ICJS) with forensic science investigation and collaborated with National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU), Gandhinagar to train its officers.
Q7.Which state/UT recorded the highest number of cybercrime incidents in 2021?
[A] Maharashtra[B] New Delhi
[C] Karnataka
[D] Uttar Pradesh
C – Explanation:
- As per the data released by the National Crime Records Bureau, the number of cybercrime incidents in 2021 has gone up by 18.4 per cent since 2019.
The number of such cases against women has risen at 28 per cent. Out of the 52,974 incidents reported in 2021, 20.2 per cent were reported as cases of crime against women. Karnataka had the highest share with 2,243 cases, followed by Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh.
Q8.Kwe, which was seen in the news, is a variety of which fruit?
[A] Apple[B] Pine apple
[C] Mango
[D] Grapes
B – Explanation:
- Agricultural & Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) organised an in-store export promotion programme in Dubai, UAE for Manipur’s pineapples.
The ‘in-store promotion show’ of organic and fibre-rich Kwe variety of pineapples from Manipur, was organized Dubai in association with Manipur Organic Mission Agency (MOMA) of Government of Manipur. The programme aims to harness the export potential of naturally grown, organic certified fresh pineapples of North-Eastern Region (NER).
Q9.Kurki, a process of attaching farmers land in case of loan default, is practised in which state?
[A] Gujarat[B] Haryana
[C] Punjab
[D] Assam
C – Explanation:
- Kurki is a process of attachment of a farmer’s land, pledged to the money lending institution or individual, in case of a loan default.
Kurki orders are executed under Section 60 of Civil Procedure Code, 1908. A 65-year-old farmer, from Punjab recently died by suicide against kurki orders for his land based on a court case filed against him by the local moneylender for defaulting on loan payment.
Q10.When is the ‘International Day of Charity’ celebrated every year?
[A] September 2[B] September 4
[C] September 5
[D] September 7
C – Explanation:
- Every year on 5 September, the International Day of Charity is observed to mark the death anniversary of Mother Teresa.
She was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 for her efforts in social service and fight against poverty. International Day of Charity was created with the aim of inspiring people to engage in charitable and volunteering work.