17th November 2022 Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
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Which institution announced the Infrastructure Resilience Accelerator Fund (IRAF)?
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The Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) announced Infrastructure Resilience Accelerator Fund (IRAF), a CDRI Multi-Partner Trust Fund.
It was launched at the India Pavilion, Conference of Parties COP-27, Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. Around USD 50 million in financial commitments have already been announced for IRAF, over an initial duration of five years.
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The Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) announced Infrastructure Resilience Accelerator Fund (IRAF), a CDRI Multi-Partner Trust Fund.
It was launched at the India Pavilion, Conference of Parties COP-27, Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. Around USD 50 million in financial commitments have already been announced for IRAF, over an initial duration of five years.
Question 2 of 10
2. Question
2 points
Which country is the leading producer of millets with 41 per cent of global production?
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India is one of the leading producers of millets in the world with an estimated share of 41 per cent of the global production.
The Indian government has formulated a strategy to involve Indian missions abroad as well as global retail supermarkets to promote exports of millets. Major international retail supermarkets like Lulu group and Walmart, would also be roped in to establish millet corner for branding and promotion of millets.
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India is one of the leading producers of millets in the world with an estimated share of 41 per cent of the global production.
The Indian government has formulated a strategy to involve Indian missions abroad as well as global retail supermarkets to promote exports of millets. Major international retail supermarkets like Lulu group and Walmart, would also be roped in to establish millet corner for branding and promotion of millets.
Question 3 of 10
3. Question
2 points
Which institution is ranked at the top spot from India in the QS Asia University rankings?
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A total of 118 Indian universities have figured in 2023 edition of Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Asia University Rankings.
IIT Bombay has been placed at 40th rank this year. It is the top ranking institution from India. IIT-B is followed by IIT Delhi (46), Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore (52) and IIT Madras (59). In the top 10, five universities are from China.
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A total of 118 Indian universities have figured in 2023 edition of Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Asia University Rankings.
IIT Bombay has been placed at 40th rank this year. It is the top ranking institution from India. IIT-B is followed by IIT Delhi (46), Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore (52) and IIT Madras (59). In the top 10, five universities are from China.
Question 4 of 10
4. Question
2 points
Which country launched the ‘Middle East Green Initiative’?
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Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said the kingdom would contribute USD 2.5 billion to ‘Middle East Green Initiative’ over the next ten years, and host its headquarters.
The Middle East Green Initiative was launched by the crown prince in 2021 as part of efforts to reduce regional carbon emissions. The initiative aims to reduce carbon emissions from regional hydrocarbon production by more than 60%.
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Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said the kingdom would contribute USD 2.5 billion to ‘Middle East Green Initiative’ over the next ten years, and host its headquarters.
The Middle East Green Initiative was launched by the crown prince in 2021 as part of efforts to reduce regional carbon emissions. The initiative aims to reduce carbon emissions from regional hydrocarbon production by more than 60%.
Question 5 of 10
5. Question
2 points
Which country launched the ‘Middle East Green Initiative’?
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Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said the kingdom would contribute USD 2.5 billion to ‘Middle East Green Initiative’ over the next ten years, and host its headquarters.
The Middle East Green Initiative was launched by the crown prince in 2021 as part of efforts to reduce regional carbon emissions. The initiative aims to reduce carbon emissions from regional hydrocarbon production by more than 60%.
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Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said the kingdom would contribute USD 2.5 billion to ‘Middle East Green Initiative’ over the next ten years, and host its headquarters.
The Middle East Green Initiative was launched by the crown prince in 2021 as part of efforts to reduce regional carbon emissions. The initiative aims to reduce carbon emissions from regional hydrocarbon production by more than 60%.
Question 6 of 10
6. Question
2 points
Which Union Ministry launched the ‘Transport 4 All Challenge Stage-2 and Citizen Perception Survey-2022’?
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Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri virtually launched the Transport 4 All Challenge Stage-2 and Citizen Perception Survey 2022.
The Transport 4 All Challenge is an initiative aims to develop digital solutions to improve public transport. The Stage-2 is opened to Startups for developing solutions to transport problems in 46 cities. The Citizen Perception Survey is launched under Ease of Living Index-2022 for 264 cities to capture citizens’ feedback about their city.
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Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri virtually launched the Transport 4 All Challenge Stage-2 and Citizen Perception Survey 2022.
The Transport 4 All Challenge is an initiative aims to develop digital solutions to improve public transport. The Stage-2 is opened to Startups for developing solutions to transport problems in 46 cities. The Citizen Perception Survey is launched under Ease of Living Index-2022 for 264 cities to capture citizens’ feedback about their city.
Question 7 of 10
7. Question
2 points
Which city is the host of ‘PM Gati Shakti Multimodal Waterways Summit’?
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Union Shipping Minister is set to inaugurate the PM Gati Shakti Multimodal Waterways Summit at Varanasi.
The event is being organised by the Indian Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) under the aegis of the Union ministry of ports, shipping and waterways. It aims to generate public awareness about the ‘PM Gati Shakti National Masterplan’ with focus on infrastructure development in the waterways.
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Union Shipping Minister is set to inaugurate the PM Gati Shakti Multimodal Waterways Summit at Varanasi.
The event is being organised by the Indian Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) under the aegis of the Union ministry of ports, shipping and waterways. It aims to generate public awareness about the ‘PM Gati Shakti National Masterplan’ with focus on infrastructure development in the waterways.
Question 8 of 10
8. Question
2 points
‘Atal New India Challenge (ANIC)’ is an initiative of which institution?
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Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), under NITI Aayog, has launched women-centric challenges under phase-II of the second edition of the Atal New India Challenge (ANIC)
ANIC is an initiative launched to select and support technology-based innovations that solve sectoral challenges of national importance and societal relevance through a grant-based mechanism of up to ₹1 crore.
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Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), under NITI Aayog, has launched women-centric challenges under phase-II of the second edition of the Atal New India Challenge (ANIC)
ANIC is an initiative launched to select and support technology-based innovations that solve sectoral challenges of national importance and societal relevance through a grant-based mechanism of up to ₹1 crore.
Question 9 of 10
9. Question
2 points
Which institution has launched the ‘Executive Action Plan of Early Warnings for All’ during COP-27?
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The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) released the ‘Executive Action Plan of Early Warnings for All’during a roundtable meeting at the 27th Conference of Parties (COP27) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
As per the WMO, the initial investment for delivering early warning systems for all by 2027 will be nearly USD 3.1 billion.
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The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) released the ‘Executive Action Plan of Early Warnings for All’during a roundtable meeting at the 27th Conference of Parties (COP27) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
As per the WMO, the initial investment for delivering early warning systems for all by 2027 will be nearly USD 3.1 billion.
Question 10 of 10
10. Question
2 points
As per the recent data, the mutual fund penetration is the maximum in which state?
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As of November 2022, Maharashtra, New Delhi and Goa have the highest mutual fund penetration in India.
This is due to higher income levels, better literacy rates and strong inflows from corporates and high net worth individuals. Mutual fund penetration is only 5- 6 per cent in states including Kerala and Telangana.
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As of November 2022, Maharashtra, New Delhi and Goa have the highest mutual fund penetration in India.
This is due to higher income levels, better literacy rates and strong inflows from corporates and high net worth individuals. Mutual fund penetration is only 5- 6 per cent in states including Kerala and Telangana.
