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- Which ministry has recently (in June’24) launched the Environmental flows (E-flows) Monitoring System to monitor the cleaning progress of river Ganga?
1) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
2) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare
3) Ministry of Jal Shakti
4) Ministry of Panchayati Raj
5) Ministry of Housing and Urban AffairsAnswer-3) Ministry of Jal Shakti (MoJS)
Explanation:
Union Minister, C.R. Patil, Ministry of Jal Shakti (MoJS) launched the Environmental flows (E-flows) Monitoring System to monitor the cleaning progress of river Ganga. It was launched during a programme when the Union Minister was reviewing the progress of the cleaning projects under the Namami Ganga Mission in New Delhi, Delhi.
· It is developed by the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) works under the Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti, as part of the Aviral Ganga component.
· This marks a major milestone towards ensuring the continuous and sustainable flow of the Ganga River.
· It is an important part of the Platform for Real-time Analysis of Yamuna, Ganga and their tributaries (PRAYAG) portal which is a real-time monitoring centre for the planning and monitoring of projects, quality of river water, among others. - As per the Global Peace Index (GPI) 2024 released by the Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP), India is ranked ________ out of 163 countries.
1) 4th
2) 113th
3) 116th
4) 12th
5) 26thAnswer-3) 116th
Explanation:
According to the 18th edition of the Global Peace Index (GPI) 2024 released by the Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP), India is ranked 116th out of 163 countries, climbing 10 positions from 2023.
· The list is topped by Iceland since 2008 followed by Ireland(2nd), Austria(3rd), New Zealand(4th), and Singapore(5th).
· Europe has been the most peaceful region in the world and is home to eight of the ten most peaceful countries since the start of the GPI.
· The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region remained the world’s least peaceful region with major crises in Yemen and Sudan becoming the reasons of its poor rating.Click here to read more - Which organisation has recently(in June ’24) released the report titled “2023 Antibacterial agents in clinical and preclinical development: an overview and analysis”?
1) United Nations Development Programme
2) World Health Organisation
3) International Medical Corps
4) Pan American Health Organization
5) Centers for Disease Control and PreventionAnswer-2) World Health Organisation
Explanation:
On 14th June 2024, The World Health Organisation (WHO) released its annual report titled “2023 Antibacterial agents in clinical and preclinical development: an overview and analysis”. The report evaluates the pipeline of antibacterial agents, including antibiotics, in clinical and preclinical development across the world.
i.According to the report, 84% of antibacterial Research and Development (R&D) is mainly concentrated in high-income countries, with another 12% in upper –middle income countries including, China, Russia and South Africa which contributed 7%, 3% and 2% of agents respectively.
ii.While, Lower-Middle Income Countries (LMICs) including India, contributed 4% of the total share of anti-bacterial agents in clinical development by location of research facilities. India contributed only 1% to the global antibacterial R&D.
iii.As per the report, the number of antibacterial agents in the clinical pipeline, including antibiotics, increased from 80 (in 2021) to 97 (in 2023) worldwide.
Click here to read more - With which country’s Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC), Adani Group has recently (in June ‘24) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to set up a 570 Megawatt (MW) green hydro-electric plant?
1) Sri Lanka
2) Nepal
3) Mauritius
4) Bhutan
5) SeychellesAnswer-4) Bhutan
Explanation:
Gautam Adani, Chairman of Adani Group, met with Dasho Tshering Tobgay, the Prime Minister (PM) of Bhutan and announced the signing of an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bhutan’s Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) for a 570 Megawatt (MW) green hydro plant in the Chukha province, Bhutan.
· This collaboration marks a significant step towards sustainable energy development in Bhutan, aligning with global efforts towards carbon neutrality.
DGPC, the only generation utility in Bhutan is a subsidiary of Druk Holding and Investments Limited - Which bank has recently (in June ‘24) signed a MoU with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to enhance digital payment services for users of the eMigrate Portal?
1) Indian Overseas Bank
2) Reserve Bank of India
3) State Bank of India
4) Punjab National Bank
5) Canara BankAnswer-3) State Bank of India
Explanation:
On 15th June 2024, The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India (GoI), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the State Bank of India (SBI) to provide additional digital payment services of the SBI through SBIePay, a payment gateway, to the Indian migrant workers, Recruiting Agents (RAs) and other users of the eMigrate portal(https://emigrate.gov.in).
· The MoU will come into effect after the successful integration of SBIePay, the payment gateway of SBI with the eMigrate portal.
· Under this MoU, users will be able to make transactions through the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), credit or debit cards, and National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT) via net banking of all Indian banks. All such transactions are exempted from transaction charges.
· The eMigrate Project, launched in 2014, was designed to guide and support the Indian workers heading to Emigration Check Required (ECR)countries for employment. - Name the author of the book titled ‘A Fly on the RBI Wall: An Insider’s View of the Central Bank’?
1) Duvvuri Subbarao
2) Lakshmi Murdeshwar Puri
3) Alpana Killawala
4) Raghuram Rajan
5) Nirmala SitharamanAnswer-3) Alpana Killawala
Explanation:
Alpana Killawala, a former spokesperson for the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has authored a memoir titled ‘A Fly on the RBI Wall: An Insider’s View of the Central Bank’, offering an insightful glimpse into her journey and the RBI’s transformation over 25 years. The book is published by Rupa Publications India. - Who has recently (in june ‘24) released her debut children’s picture book series titled ‘Adventures of Ed-a-Mamma: Ed Finds a Home’?
1) Payal Kapadia
2) Priyanka Chopra Jonas
3) Alia Bhatt
4) Anasuya Sengupta
5) Deepika PadukoneAnswer-3) Alia Bhatt
Explanation:
Alia Bhatt, Bollywood actress, has launched her debut children’s picture book series titled ‘Adventures of Ed-a-Mamma: Ed Finds a Home’, sharing her passion for storytelling. The book features illustrations by Tanvi Bhat.
· Ed Finds A Home is the first in the series inspired by her kids wear brand Ed-a-Mamma.
· It is described as a picture book about caring for the planet and friendship with pets, published by Puffin Books India, the children’s imprint of Penguin Books India. - The UN’s International Day of Family Remittances is annually observed across the globe on ______________________ to recognise the contribution of the migrant workers who send money to their family members in Low and Middle-income countries.
1) May 28
2) March 20
3) April 11
4) May 5
5) June 16Answer-5) June 16
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN)’s International Day of Family Remittances (IDFR) is annually observed across the globe on 16 June to honour the dedication of millions of migrants who support their families and communities through remittances.
· The theme of the IDFR 2023–2024 #FamilyRemittances campaign is, “Digital Remittances Towards Financial Inclusion and Cost Reduction.”
· The IDFR 2023-2024 Campaign theme highlights the benefits of digitalisation in lowering costs and improving access to financial services.Click here to read more - When was the UN’s World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought (WDCDD) observed across the globe?
1) March 14
2) June 17
3) April 22
4) May 3
5) March 18Answer-2) June 17
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN)’s World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought (WDCDD) is annually observed across the globe on 17 June to raise awareness and combat international issues linked to Desertification, Land Degradation, and Drought (DLDD).
· 17th June 2024 marks the 30th anniversary of the UNCCD, which was established on 17th June 1994.
· The 2024 theme of WDCDD is, “United for Land. Our Legacy. Our Future.”
· The global observance of the WDCDD 2024 was hosted by the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany, a signatory to the UNCCD.
· The 1st ever World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought was observed on 17 June 1995.Click here to read more - World Crocodile Day is annually observed across the globe on ________ to create awareness about the conservation of endangered crocodiles and alligators around the world.
1) March 21
2) April 24
3) June 17
4) June 17
5) May 2Answer-3) June 17
Explanation:
World Crocodile Day, also known as World Croc Day, is annually observed across the globe on June 17 to raise awareness and highlight the plight of endangered crocodiles and alligators around the world.
· World Croc Day 2024 is organised by the Crocodile Research Coalition, a Belize-based nonprofit organisation, in conjunction with the Belize Zoo.
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