Q1. The ‘International Drought Resilience Alliance (IDRA)’ was launched in which year?
[A] 2002[B] 2010
[C] 2020
[D] 2022
- D – Explanation:
- Spain and Senegal led 30 countries and 20 global organisations to launch the ‘International Drought Resilience Alliance (IDRA)’.
It was launched at the 27th Conference of Parties (COP27) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCC) at Sharm El-Sheikh. The alliance is seen as a specific solution for the United Nations to the impacts of climate change, as it will help each other to be better prepared for future droughts.
Q2.What is the theme of ‘World Science Day for Peace and Development 2022?
[A] Basic Sciences for Sustainable Development[B] Growth and world peace
[C] Science and Society
[D] Learning and teaching
- A – Explanation:
- World Science Day for Peace and Development is observed annually on November 10. It aims to create awareness on how important science is to society and in our everyday life.
‘Basic Sciences for Sustainable Development’ is the focus of this year’s World Science Day for Peace and Development.
Q3.Public Service Broadcasting Day is observed to commemorate the visit of which leader to All India Radio?
[A] Netaji Subash Chandra Bose[B] Mahatma Gandhi
[C] B R Ambedkar
[D] Jawaharlal Nehru
- B – Explanation:
- Public Service Broadcasting Day is being observed on November 12 every year. The day is celebrated to commemorate the only visit of Mahatma Gandhi to the studio of All India Radio, Delhi in the year 1947.
Mahatma Gandhi delivered a address to the displaced people, who had temporarily settled at Kurukshetra in Haryana after partition.
Q4.What is the theme of ‘World Usability Day’ 2022?
[A] Our Health[B] Make Things Easier
[C] Better Design
[D] Inclusivity
- A – Explanation:
- Every year on the second Thursday of November, the world observes World Usability Day. It is also known as ‘Make Things Easier’ day.
‘Usability’ is a quality that evaluates how efficiently and effectively a person can use a product. The theme of World Usability Day 2022 is “Our Health”.
Q5.Which Union Ministry launched the ‘Green Energy Open Access Portal’?
[A] Ministry of Power[B] Ministry of Rural Development
[C] Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
[D] Ministry of Home Affairs
- A – Explanation:
- The Union Minister of Power and New and Renewable Energy, R K Singh launched the Green Energy Open Access Portal.
It aims to ensure affordable, sustainable, and green energy for all and continuation of several green initiatives. Any consumer with a connected load of 100 kW or above can get Renewable Energy through open access and the application for open access can be made on this portal.
Q6.India recently announced a contribution of USD 5 million to the Science and Technology fund of which bloc?
[A] SAARC[B] ASEAN
[C] G-20
[D] ISA
- B – Explanation:
- India announced an additional contribution of USD 5 million to the ASEAN-India science and technology fund.
The contribution aims to enhance cooperation in sectors of public health, renewable energy and smart agriculture. ASEAN-India Science & Technology Collaboration started in 1996 with the establishment of the ASEAN India S&T working group (AIWGST).
Q7. Which country organised the ‘Cities Creditworthiness Academy Workshop.’?
[A] Sri Lanka[B] Bangladesh
[C] Maldives
[D] India
- D – Explanation:
- India’s Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), Ministry of Finance (MoF), Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA); and the World Bank Group jointly organised a 5-day Cities Creditworthiness Academy Workshop.
The aim is to create an enabling ecosystem for financing future cities of India. It is focused on the theme ‘Vision of Future Cities and Role of Municipal Financing’
Q8.Which India-origin scientist has been awarded UK’s royal Order of Merit?
[A] Venkatraman Ramakrishnan[B] Krishna Chatterjee
[C] Subhash Khot
[D] Yadvinder Malhi
- A – Explanation:
- Indian-origin Nobel laureate Professor Venkatraman Ramakrishnan has been awarded the Order of Merit in recognition of his distinguished service to science.
Ramakrishnan is among six appointments made to the order by Queen Elizabeth II. Order of merit is an exclusive mark of honour conferred by the British sovereign. The 70-year old molecular biologist received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work on ribosomal structure and was knighted in 2012.
Q9.Which global group announced the ‘Global Shield’ insurance initiative?
[A] G-7 and V20[B] WEF
[C] UNEP
[D] G-20 and V20
- A – Explanation:
- The ‘Global Shield’ insurance initiative was officially launched by the G7 and the V20 group of 58 climate vulnerable nations at the COP27 climate summit in Egypt.
Germany will provide USD 172 million to the initiative to help low-income and vulnerable countries to rebound in the event of climate calamities. Countries like Canada, Ireland and Denmark have so far pledged a further €40 million to the initiative. The US President also announced to support the initiative.
Q10.‘Wangala Festival’ or ‘100 drums festival’ is the most popular festival of which state?
[A] Meghalaya[B] Assam
[C] West Bengal
[D] Arunachal Pradesh
- A – Explanation:
- Wangala Festival of Meghalaya is a most popular festival among the Garos of Meghalaya state.
Wangala Festival is a harvest festival held in honour of Saljong, the Sun-god. Also known as a 100 drums festival, Wangala Festival is the occasion when the tribals offer sacrifices to their main deity Saljong – the Sun God.
