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531. Which of the following were objectives of the G20 Summit, 2023 under I

Which of the following were objectives of the G20 Summit, 2023 under India’s Presidency?

  • 1. Green development
  • 2. Accelerating progress on SDGs
  • 3. Women-led development

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

[amp_mcq option1=”1 and 2 only” option2=”2 and 3 only” option3=”1, 2 and 3″ option4=”1 and 3 only” correct=”option3″]

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The correct option is C) 1, 2 and 3.
During its G20 Presidency in 2023, India outlined several key priorities. These explicitly included: Green Development, Accelerating progress on SDGs, and Women-led Development, among others like Digital Public Infrastructure and Multilateral Institutions. All three statements listed were indeed stated objectives or priorities of India’s G20 Presidency.
India’s theme for the G20 Presidency was “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” – “One Earth, One Family, One Future”, emphasizing unity and collective action towards global challenges. The priorities reflected this theme by focusing on sustainable development, inclusive growth, and empowering vulnerable populations.

532. Which of the following UN organisations has been awarded with Nobel Pr

Which of the following UN organisations has been awarded with Nobel Prize twice?

[amp_mcq option1=”IPCC” option2=”IAEA” option3=”UNHCR” option4=”UNICEF” correct=”option3″]

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The correct answer is C. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize twice.
UNHCR was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1954 for its work assisting European refugees after World War II and again in 1981 for its worldwide refugee work.
Other UN-affiliated organizations have received the Nobel Peace Prize, including UNICEF (1965), IAEA (shared in 2005), and IPCC (shared in 2007), but only UNHCR has received it twice.

533. Match List-I with List-II relating to Sahitya Akademi Award Winners, 2

Match List-I with List-II relating to Sahitya Akademi Award Winners, 2022 and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists :

List-I
(Title and Genre)		List-II
(Author)
A. Bhool Satya (Short Stories)1. Kamal Ranga
B. Tumadi Ke Shabd (Poetry)2. Veena Gupta
C. Chhe Roopak (Drama)3. Badri Narayan
D. Alekhun Amba (Play)4. Manoj Kumar Goswami

[amp_mcq option1=”A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4″ option2=”A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4″ option3=”A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1″ option4=”A-4, B-2, C-3, D-1″ correct=”option3″]

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The correct matches for the Sahitya Akademi Award Winners, 2022 for the given titles and genres are:
A. Bhool Satya (Short Stories) – Manoj Kumar Goswami (Assamese)
B. Tumadi Ke Shabd (Poetry) – Badri Narayan (Hindi)
C. Chhe Roopak (Drama) – Veena Gupta (Dogri)
D. Alekhun Amba (Play) – Kamal Ranga (Rajasthani)
Matching these gives the combination A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1.
The Sahitya Akademi Award is a prestigious literary honour in India, awarded annually by the Sahitya Akademi to writers of the most outstanding books of literary merit published in any of the 24 major Indian languages recognized by the Akademi.
These are the award winners in specific languages for the year 2022. Manoj Kumar Goswami won for Assamese, Badri Narayan for Hindi, Veena Gupta for Dogri (title listed as Chhe Roop Rang), and Kamal Ranga for Rajasthani. The genres listed in the question correspond to the genres for which these specific authors won in their respective languages.

534. Who among the following is known as ‘Payyoli Express’?

Who among the following is known as ‘Payyoli Express’?

[amp_mcq option1=”Hima Das” option2=”Dutee Chand” option3=”P. T. Usha” option4=”Shiny Abraham” correct=”option3″]

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P. T. Usha is widely known as ‘Payyoli Express’. This nickname refers to her speed as an athlete and her origin from the village of Payyoli in Kerala, India.
P. T. Usha is one of India’s most celebrated track and field athletes, particularly known for her performance in sprint and hurdles events.
Hima Das is known as the ‘Dhing Express’. Dutee Chand and Shiny Abraham are also prominent Indian athletes in track and field events.

535. Karthik Meiyappan, who secured hat-trick in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cu

Karthik Meiyappan, who secured hat-trick in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, 2022, represents

[amp_mcq option1=”Zimbabwe” option2=”United Arab Emirates” option3=”Sri Lanka” option4=”Namibia” correct=”option2″]

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Karthik Meiyappan, the cricketer who achieved a hat-trick in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022, represents the United Arab Emirates (UAE). He took the hat-trick against Sri Lanka in a group stage match.
Meiyappan was the first bowler from the UAE and the first player from an associate nation to take a hat-trick in the Men’s T20 World Cup.
Karthik Meiyappan is a leg-spinner. His hat-trick wickets were Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Charith Asalanka, and Dasun Shanaka.

536. The resolution adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on 3 Mar

The resolution adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on 3 March, 2021 decided to celebrate the year 2023 as the International Year of

[amp_mcq option1=”Basic Sciences for Sustainable Development” option2=”Glass” option3=”Millets” option4=”Camelids” correct=”option3″]

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The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution on 3 March 2021, co-sponsored by India, to declare 2023 as the International Year of Millets.
The declaration aims to raise awareness about the nutritional and health benefits of millets and their suitability for cultivation under adverse and changing climatic conditions.
The proposal for the International Year of Millets originated from India. Other UN designated years include the International Year of Basic Sciences for Sustainable Development (2022), International Year of Glass (2022), and International Year of Camelids (2024).

537. The theme of India’s G20 Presidency ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ or ‘One Ea

The theme of India’s G20 Presidency ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ or ‘One Earth-One Family-One Future’ is drawn from the

[amp_mcq option1=”Maha Purana” option2=”Maha Upanishad” option3=”Rig Veda” option4=”Smriti” correct=”option2″]

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The theme of India’s G20 Presidency, ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ or ‘One Earth-One Family-One Future’, is drawn from the ancient Sanskrit text, the Maha Upanishad. Specifically, it is found in Chapter 6, Verse 72 of the Maha Upanishad.
The phrase reflects a fundamental tenet of Indian philosophy that the entire world is one family. Adopting this theme for the G20 Presidency highlights India’s commitment to inclusive and interconnected global growth and challenges.
The Maha Upanishad is one of the minor Upanishads of Hinduism. While the sentiment of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ is present in various ancient Indian texts and traditions, its explicit mention as a verse is most commonly attributed to the Maha Upanishad.

538. The 16th edition of Indo-Nepal annual joint training exercise in jungl

The 16th edition of Indo-Nepal annual joint training exercise in jungle warfare and counterterrorism operations was held in December 2022 at Nepal Army Battle School, Saljhandi. What is the name of this exercise?

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The annual joint military exercise between India and Nepal is known as ‘Surya Kiran’. The 16th edition of this exercise was held in December 2022 at the Nepal Army Battle School, Saljhandi.
‘Surya Kiran’ is a significant bilateral military exercise aimed at enhancing interoperability in jungle warfare, counter-terrorism operations, and disaster relief efforts between the two armies.
Other joint military exercises mentioned are: ‘Sampriti’ (India-Bangladesh), ‘Mitra Shakti’ (India-Sri Lanka), and ‘Yudh Abhyas’ (India-USA). Knowing the names and participating countries of such exercises is important for current affairs.

539. Who among the following is honoured with the UN Environment Programme’

Who among the following is honoured with the UN Environment Programme’s 2022 Champions of the Earth Award in the Entrepreneurial Vision category?

[amp_mcq option1=”Ela Bhatt” option2=”Amit Dasgupta” option3=”Purnima Devi Barman” option4=”Vanshika Parmar” correct=”option3″]

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Purnima Devi Barman, a wildlife biologist from Assam, India, was honoured with the UN Environment Programme’s 2022 Champions of the Earth award in the Entrepreneurial Vision category. She was recognized for her work in leading the ‘Hargila Army’, an all-women grassroots movement dedicated to protecting the Greater Adjutant Stork (Hargila) and its wetland habitats.
The Champions of the Earth award is the UN’s highest environmental honour, recognizing outstanding leaders from government, civil society, academia, and the private sector whose actions have a transformative impact on the environment.
The 2022 awards recognized five recipients in four categories: Inspiration and Action, Entrepreneurial Vision, Policy Leadership, and Science and Innovation. Other winners included Constantino Aucca Chutas (Peru), Cécile Bibiane Ndjebet (Cameroon), Fadia Ghanem (Syria), and the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research and Directorate of Food & Technology (Bolivia).

540. Which country won the FIFA World Cup (Men) for maximum number of

Which country won the FIFA World Cup (Men) for maximum number of times?

[amp_mcq option1=”Argentina” option2=”Brazil” option3=”France” option4=”Spain” correct=”option2″]

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The correct answer is B, Brazil.
As of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Brazil holds the record for winning the men’s tournament the maximum number of times. Brazil has won the World Cup five times (in 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, and 2002).
Following Brazil, Germany (including West Germany) and Italy are tied with four wins each. Argentina has won three times, while France and Uruguay have won twice. England and Spain have won once each.
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