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- Which of the following points are ‘correct’ with respect to the Special Bulletin on Maternal Mortality in India 2018-20 released by the office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India in November 2022?
A) As per the report, the Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) has declined from 130 per lakh live births in 2014-16 to 97 per lakh live births in 2018-20.
B) Kerala has the lowest of 19 per lakh live births followed by Maharashtra (33) and Telangana (43).
C) Uttar Pradesh has the highest MMR of 195 followed by Punjab (173) and Haryana 167.
1) Only A & B
2) Only B & C
3) Only A & C
4) Only A
5) All A, B & CAnswer-1) Only A & B
Explanation:
A Special Bulletin on Maternal Mortality in India 2018-20 was released by the office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India. As per it, the Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) has declined from 130 per lakh live births in 2014-16 to 97 per lakh live births in 2018-20.
i. Kerala has the lowest of 19 per lakh live births followed by Maharashtra (33) and Telangana (43).
• Assam has the highest MMR of 195 is followed by Madhya Pradesh with MMR of 173 per lakh live births and Uttar Pradesh 167.
ii. MMR in Punjab and Haryana continues to be higher than the national average of 97. - Which organisation has recently (in Nov ‘22) got exempted by the Indian Government from taking its approval for manufacturing, storage, use and transportation of solid propellant for space rockets?
1) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
2) Bharat Electronics Limited
3) Indian Space Research Organisation
4) Bharat Dynamics Limited
5) Bhabha Atomic Research CentreAnswer-3) Indian Space Research Organisation
Explanation:
The Central Government has exempted the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) from taking its approval for manufacturing, storage, use and transportation of solid propellant for space rockets to promote ease of doing business.
Earlier, ISRO was required to take a licence from the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisations (PESO), an arm of the department for promotion of industry and internal trade (DPIIT).
i. The Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR) has embarked on a project titled, ‘History of Indian Science and Technology’ to compile India’s history of science and technology (S&T), and economics from the ancient times to the present.
• ICHR has approached the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for the compilation project and has sent a concept note to ISRO chairman, S Somanath. - Which of the following world heritage sites was recommended on a list of ‘in danger’ by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)?
1) Amazon Rainforest (Brazil)
2) Sundarbans Mangrove Forest (India)
3) Angel Falls (Venezuela)
4) Andaman Reef (India)
5) Great Barrier Reef (Australia)Answer-5) Great Barrier Reef (Australia)
Explanation:
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) released a report recommending Australia’s Great Barrier Reef (GBR) on a list of world heritage sites in danger. It is the world’s biggest coral reef ecosystem.
i. This recommendation has been made as the reef is significantly impacted by climate change and the warming of oceans.
ii. However, this recommendation of ‘in danger’ status will be considered with submissions from the Federal and Queensland governments (Australia) before UNESCO makes a final decision on its status.
iii. The properties are included in the list of World Heritage in danger in accordance with Article 11 (4) of the Convention. - Which bank has recently (in Nov ‘22) partnered with Open Financial Technologies Private Limited to launch Asia’s first end-to-end Embedded Finance platform, ‘Zwitch’?
1) Bandhan Bank
2) MUFG Bank
3) DBS Bank
4) CSB Bank
5) SBM Bank IndiaAnswer-5) SBM Bank India
Explanation:
SBM Bank India partnered with Open Financial Technologies Private Limited announced a strategic partnership to launch Asia’s first end-to-end Embedded Finance platform, ‘Zwitch’.
i. Zwitch will offer a no-code, low-code and full-stack Application Programming Interface (API) solution that enables fintechs to build their own financial products using Zwitch’s technology stack, which comprises drag-drop dashboard, low-code plugins along with 300+ APIs. - Name the bank that has recently (in Nov ‘22) partnered with TurtleFin to launch “EasyNsure,” its first comprehensive technology platform.
1) Axis Bank
2) ICICI Bank
3) YES Bank
4) HDFC Bank
5) IndusInd BankAnswer-3) YES Bank
Explanation:
YES BANK partnered with TurtleFin, India’s leading insurtech platform, to launch ‘EasyNsure’, a first-of-its-kind comprehensive technology platform, that will bring multiple insurance partners onto a common platform.
i. This technology platform will allow business tracking across bank hierarchy, simplifying revenue reconciliation. - Name the company that has successfully Propel its Moon Spacecraft, CubeSat EQUilibriUm Lunar-Earth point 6U Spacecraft (EQUULEUS) in November 2022.
1) Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
2) European Space Agency
3) SpaceX
4) National Aeronautics and Space Administration
5) Canadian Space AgencyAnswer-1) Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
Explanation:
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has successfully used steam (water) to propel its CubeSat EQUilibriUm Lunar-Earth point 6U Spacecraft (EQUULEUS), that was launched as one of the payloads aboard National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)’s Orion spacecraft.
i. This is the world’s first successful orbit control beyond low-earth orbit (LEO) using a steam (water) propellant propulsion system. - In November 2022, ____________ from Norway defeated Poland’s Jan-Krzysztof Duda in the Meltwater Champions Chess Tour (MCCT) finals 2022, while Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa finished _______ in the final standing.
1) Wesley So; 3rd
2) Magnus Carlsen; 5th
3) Wesley So; 4th
4) Magnus Carlsen; 3rd
5) Liem Le; 5thAnswer-2) Magnus Carlsen; 5th
Explanation:
World Champion Magnus Carlsen of Norway defeated Poland’s Jan-Krzysztof Duda in the Meltwater Champions Chess Tour (MCCT) finals 2022 held at the SHACK15 venue in San Francisco, United States of America (USA).
• MCCT 2022 is a series of 9 online chess tournaments that started on 19th February 2022 and ended on 20th November 2022.
i. Indian Grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa (R Praggnanandhaa) defeated compatriot Arjun Erigaisi in the 7th & final round of the tour to finish 5th in the final standing.
ii. Magnus Carlsen has earned USD 242,400 in total Tour earnings while Jan-Krzysztof Duda has won USD 162500 for 2nd place followed by R Praggnanandhaa with USD 129000. - Jiang Zemin, former President of _______, passed away in November 2022.
1) Bhutan
2) Mongolia
3) China
4) Japan
5) NepalAnswer-3) China
Explanation:
Jiang Zemin, former President of China, who presided over more than a decade of economic growth after the 1989 Tiananmen crackdown against pro-democracy protests, passed away at the age of 96 in Shanghai, China.
i. He died from leukemia and multiple organ failure.
ii. Jiang Zemin served as the head of the Communist Party from 1989 to 2002. He served as the President of China from 1993 to 2003. - When was the United Nations (UN)’s Day of Remembrance for All Victims of Chemical Warfare 2022 observed across the globe?
1) 28th November 2022
2) 30th November 2022
3) 27th November 2022
4) 29th November 2022
5) 26th November 2022Answer-2) 30th November 2022
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN)’s Day of Remembrance for All Victims of Chemical Warfare 2022 was observed across the globe on 30th November 2022 to pay tribute to the victims who lost their lives or suffered due to chemical warfare.
i. The day also reaffirms the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)’s the dedication to the cause and aims to achieve the goals of peace, security, and multilateralism.
ii. The 1st Day of Remembrance for All Victims of Chemical Warfare was observed on 30th November 2016. - The _______ National Organ Donation Day was observed across India on 27th November 2022.
1) 8th
2) 10th
3) 12th
4) 13th
5) 15thAnswer-4) 13th
Explanation:
The 13th National Organ Donation Day observed across India on 27th November 2022 to promote organ donation and to recognise the contribution of organ donors.
i. The day aims to create awareness about the importance of organ donation in saving the lives of people suffering from terminal and irreversible organ failure.
- Which of the following points are ‘correct’ with respect to the Special Bulletin on Maternal Mortality in India 2018-20 released by the office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India in November 2022?
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