Climate Action and Finance Mobilization Dialogue (CAFMD) to enhance actions in the current decade to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement, is a Partnership engagement between India and which of the following countries?

a)  Japan

b) United state of America

c)  China

d) Australia

Answer: (b) United state of America

Explanation:

In NEWS: India stands committed to working with the U.S. on Clean Energy

Source: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1748688

Consider the following statements with respect to the Global Manufacturing Risk Index:

1) India became the world’s most desired manufacturing destination in the world.

2) It is released by the World Economic Forum.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a)  1 only

b) 2 only

c)  Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (a) 1 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: ‘India pips U.S. as hub for manufacturing’

    India has overtaken the U.S. to become the second-most sought-after manufacturing destination globally, driven mainly by cost competitiveness, according to real estate consultant Cushman & WakefieldHence statement (1) is correct and statement (2) is incorrect.

Global Manufacturing Risk Index::

Factors Responsible for Improvement in India’s Ranking:

    The growing focus on India can be attributed to India’s operating conditions and cost competitiveness.

    India has a huge population, which means a younger workforce with innovative capabilities that has the potential to fuel the country’s manufacturing sector.

    The improvement in ranking can be also attributed to plant relocations from China to other parts of Asia due to an already established base in pharma, chemicals and engineering sectors.

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/india-pips-us-as-hub-for-manufacturing/article36089038.ece

Consider the following statements regarding MeerKAT Telescope:

1) It is a radio telescope consisting of 64 antennas in the Northern Cape of South Africa.

2) It supports a wide range of observing modes, including deep continuum, polarisation and spectral line imaging, pulsar timing and transient searches.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a)  1 only

b) 2 only

c)  Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

In NEWS: Analysis of 2,000 galaxies using the MeerKat radio telescope reveals fresh insights

With respect to the Forum for Decarbonizing Transport, consider the following statements:

1) It is launched jointly by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy and World Resources Institute India.

2) It aims at bringing down the peak level of GHG emissions in Asia.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a)  1 only

b) 2 only

c)  Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (b) 2 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: NITI Aayog and World Resources Institute India Jointly Launch ‘Forum for Decarbonizing Transport’ in India

Consider the following statements regarding NDC-Transport Initiative for Asia:

1) It aims to promote a coherent strategy of effective policies for decarbonising transport co-ordinated among various sector ministries, civil society, and the private sector.

2) It is a joint programme of seven organisations that will engage China, India, and Vietnam.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a)  1 only

b) 2 only

c)  Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

In NEWS: NITI Aayog, WRI launch forum for decarbonisation of transport sector

Consider the following statements regarding World Water Week:

1) It is the leading annual global event for concretely addressing the planet’s major water issues.

2) It is hosted and conducted by Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI).

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a)  1 only

b) 2 only

c)  Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

In NEWS: NMCG hosts Session on ‘Integrated River Basin Management: Stakeholder Engagement’ on Day 2 of Stockholm World Water Week, 2021

Consider the following statements regarding Multi-Mode Hand Grenades:

1) It works in both offensive and defensive modes with high accuracy and reliability.

2) It has been designed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and produced by Economic Explosives Ltd in Nagpur.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a)  1 only

b) 2 only

c)  Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

In NEWS: First batch of Multi-Mode Hand Grenades handed over to Indian Army in the presence of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh in Nagpur

Consider the following statements regarding HGCO19 Vaccine:

1) It is India’s ‘first of its kind’ mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine.

2) It is developed by Pune-based biotechnology company Gennova Biopharmaceuticals Ltd.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a)  1 only

b) 2 only

c)  Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

In NEWS: DBT-BIRAC supported Nation’s first mRNA-based vaccine found to be safe gets a nod from the Drugs Controller General of India DCG(I) to move into Phase II/III trial

India’s first mRNA vaccine against coronavirus named “HGCO19” has been found to be safe and has been given the go-ahead from the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) to move into Phase II and III of clinical trials.

HGCO19 Vaccine:

With respect to E-Shram Portal, consider the following statements:

1) It aims to register unorganised workers and will be issued an e-Shram card containing a 12 digit unique number which will help in including them in social security schemes.

2) It is launched by the Minister for Labour and Employment.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a)  1 only

b) 2 only

c)  Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

In NEWS: e-Shram portal: A database for unorganised sector workers

Consider the following statements:

1) Coal ash contains arsenic, lead and mercury.

2) Coal-fired power plants release sulphur dioxide and oxides of nitrogen into the environment.

3) High ash content is observed in Indian coal.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a)  1 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c)  3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer: (d) 1,2 and 3

Explanation: