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- According to the Global Forest Watch (GFW) monitoring project data released in April 2024, India has lost ___________ hectares (Mha) of tree cover since 2000.
1) 4.21 million
2) 3.17 million
3) 5.09 million
4) 2.33 million
5) 6.07 million
Answer & Explanation
Answer-4) 2.33 million
Explanation:
According to the Global Forest Watch (GFW) monitoring project data, India has lost 2.33 million hectares (Mha) of tree cover since 2000 which is equivalent to a 6% decrease in tree cover during 2001-2023.
• Assam saw the most tree cover loss at 3,24,000 hectares(324kha) compared to average of 66.6kha, followed by Mizoram(312kha), Arunachal Pradesh(262kha), Nagaland(259kha) and Manipur(240kha).
• Arunachal Pradesh had the most tree cover at 6.11million hectares(6.11Mha) compared to an average of 957 kha, then followed by Assam(2.57Mha), Chhattisgarh(2.28 Mha), Kerala(2.28Mha) and Odisha(1.92Mha). Click here to read more
- Name the digital platform that has been recently (in April’ 24) released by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (MoA&FW) to disburse Subsidies to Horticulture Farmers.
1) AGvisorPRO
2) CDP-SURAKSHA
3) AGRIVI
4) CDP-KRUSHI MITRA
5) Pusa Krishi
Answer & Explanation
Answer-2) CDP-SURAKSHA
Explanation:
The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (MoA&FW) introduced a digital platform called CDP-SURAKSHA (Cluster Development Programme – System for Unified Resource Allocation, Knowledge, and Secure Horticulture Assistance) to disburse subsidies to horticulture farmers under the CDP.
• The CDP-SURAKSHA will allow an instant disbursal of subsidies to farmers in their bank account by utilising the e-RUPI (electronic rupee/e-Rupee) voucher from the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).
- As per the EA Earth Action’s 2024 report, “Plastic Overshoot Day- September 5, 2024”, released in April 2024, India is among the top 12 nations that contribute to around ______ of the world’s mismanaged plastic waste.
1) 40%
2) 35%
3) 55%
4) 60%
5) 70%
Answer & Explanation
Answer-4) 60%
Explanation:
According to the EA Earth Action’s 2024 report titled “Plastic Overshoot Day- September 5, 2024” , India is among the top 12 nations that contribute to around 60% of the world’s mismanaged plastic waste.
• The 12 countries are China, India, Russia, Brazil, Mexico, Vietnam, Iran, Indonesia, Egypt, Pakistan, the United States of America(USA) and Türkiye.
• For 2024, Plastic Overshoot Day, globally, is projected to be on September 5th, 2024. India’s Plastic Overshoot Day is expected on April 23rd, 2024.
• The report was launched ahead of the 4th meeting of the United Nations(UN)’ Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) in Ottawa, Canada from April 23-29, 2024. Click here to read more
- Which company has recently (in April’ 24) partnered with PayU to enhance cross border payments for Indian merchants?
1) CapitalOne
2) eBay
3) Coinbase
4) PayPal
5) Klarna
Answer & Explanation
Answer-4) PayPal
Explanation:
PayU, a leading online payment solution, announced its partnership with PayPal, an American multinational fintech company. The strategic partnership aims to improve the cross border payment experience for Indian merchants.
• PayU will leverage PayPal ISU2.0 API(Application Programming Interface) to provide customers access to more personalised , secure and inclusive payment experience.
- In April 2024, the Chief Naval Staff (CNS) R. Hari Kumar presented Gallantry, Distinguished Service Awards to Naval personnel.
Which Indian Naval Ship (INS) was awarded the CNS Trophy for Best Green Practices 2023?
1) INS Vikrant
2) INS Sharda
3) INS Khanderi
4) INS Valsura
5) INS Arihant
Answer & Explanation
Answer-4) INS Valsura
Explanation:
On April 14, 2024, Admiral Radhakrishnan Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), presided over a Naval Investiture Ceremony at INS Hansa (Indian navy’s air station), Goa, presenting Gallantry and Distinguished Service awards to Naval personnel on behalf of President of India Droupadi Murmu.
• 35 personnel received awards recognizing bravery, leadership, professional achievements, and distinguished service.
• The CNS Trophy for Best Green Practices 2023 was awarded to Naval Dockyard, Mumbai, Maharashtra and INS (Indian Naval Ship) Valsura.
- Which International Organisation has recently (in April ‘24) reappointed Kristalina Georgieva as Managing Director(MD) for a 2nd five-year term?
1) World Trade Organisation
2) International Monetary Fund
3) World Health Organization
4) United Nations Development Programme
5) United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation
Answer & Explanation
Answer-2) International Monetary Fund
Explanation:
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board reappointed Bulgarian Economist Kristalina Georgieva as Managing Director(MD) of IMF for a 2nd five-year term starting on 1st October 2024.
i. He has been serving as the 12th MD of IMF since 2019. Her current tenure is set to end on 30th September 2024.
ii. She served as the Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of the World Bank from January 2017 to September 2019.
- In April 2024, Larsen & Toubro (L&T) announced the completion of divestment of its entire stake ______in L&T Infrastructure Development Projects Limited (L&T IDPL).
1) 49%
2) 60%
3) 27%
4) 51%
5) 35%
Answer & Explanation
Answer-4) 51%
Explanation:
On April 11 2024, Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has announced the completion of divestment of L&T Infrastructure Development Projects Limited (L&T IDPL), a joint venture between Larsen & Toubro Limited and the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) holding 51% and 49% shares respectively.
• The stakes from L&T and CPP investment were acquired by Epic Concesiones Private Limited, an investee company of Edelweiss Infrastructure Yield Plus Strategy, managed by Edelweiss Alternative Asset Advisors Limited (EAAA).
- In April 2024, Jonatan Christie from ______________ (country) won the men’s singles title and Chinese badminton player _____________ won the women’s singles title at the Badminton Asia Championships 2024.
1) Indonesia; Chen Yufei
2) Philippines; Zhang Yiman
3) Indonesia; Wang Zhi Yi
4) Malaysia; Zhang Yiman
5) Philippines; Wang Zhi Yi
Answer & Explanation
Answer-3) Indonesia; Wang Zhi Yi
Explanation:
Indonesia’s Jonatan Christie bagged the men’s singles title and China’s Wang Zhi Yi claimed the women’s singles title at the Badminton Asia Championships 2024 held in Ningbo, China.
• The Indonesian player Jonatan Christie won the gold medal in the men’s singles category defeating the Chinese shuttler Li Shi Feng.
• World no. 9 Chinese player Wang Zhi Yiwon her continental women’s singles title by defeating the Olympic champion and compatriot Chen Yu Fei. Click here to read more.
- Name the book that has been recently (in April ‘24) launched by Padma Bhushan awardee, Satyanarayan Gangaram Pitroda.
1) Code Swaraj
2) Dreaming Big: My Journey to Connect India
3) The Idea of Democracy
4) Redesign the World : A Global Call to Action
5) Exploding Freedom: Roots in Technology
Answer & Explanation
Answer-3) The Idea of Democracy
Explanation:
Padma Bhushan awardee, Satyanarayan Gangaram Pitroda, aka Sam Pitroda, an Indian engineer and entrepreneur, virtually launched his new book titled “The Idea of Democracy”. The book was published by Penguin Business, an imprint of Penguin Random House India.
i. He also served as Advisor to Prime Minister (PM) on Technology Missions Related to Water, Literacy, Immunization, Oil Seeds, Telecom, and Dairy
ii. He was honoured with Padma Bhushan in 2009 for Science and Engineering.
- When was World Chagas Disease Day (WCDD) 2024 observed across the globe?
1) 14th April 2024
2) 13th April 2024
3) 12th April 2024
4) 11th April 2024
5) 15th April 2024
Answer & Explanation
Answer-1) 14th April 2024
Explanation:
World Chagas Disease Day (WCDD) 2024 observed across the globe on 14th April 2024 with the theme of “Tackling Chagas Disease: Detect Early and Care for Life” to raise awareness about Chagas Disease (also known as American trypanosomiasis), a neglected tropical disease (NTD) that can cause serious heart and digestive issues.
• WCDD also aims to improve early detection, expand diagnostic coverage, and provide equitable access to clinical care for Chagas Disease. Click here to read more
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