Daily Current Affairs Mcq : 1 June , 2023
Q 1. Consider the following statements with respect to Centralized Laboratory Network .
1.It works to test vaccines which can be used during pandemic, epidemic disease outbreak.
2.It currently has 15 partner facilities in 13 countries.
How many of the above statements are correct?
A. Only one pair
B. Only two
C. both
D. None
Ans – c
Explanation :
Centralized Laboratory Network
The Centralized Laboratory Network (CLN) is a global collaboration of laboratories that are dedicated to testing vaccines during pandemics and epidemic disease outbreaks. The CLN is part of the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), a public-private partnership that was founded to accelerate the development of new vaccines to prevent and treat emerging infectious diseases.
The CLN has 15 partner facilities in 13 countries, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Italy, Bangladesh, India, Senegal, Kenya, South Africa, and Uganda. The laboratories in the CLN are all highly specialized in vaccine testing, and they have a proven track record of working together to rapidly and accurately evaluate new vaccine candidates.
Q 2. Consider the following statements with respect to UN Peace Keeping .
1.UN Peacekeeping helps countries navigate the difficult path from conflict to peace.
2.It is governed by the Indian goverment.
How many of the above statements are correct?
A. Only one pair
B. Only two
C. both
D. None
Ans – a
Explanation :
There are currently 12 UN peacekeeping operations deployed on Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and Asia.
As of 2021, women constitute nearly 8% of all uniformed military, police, and corrections personnel in peacekeeping missions.
- S. Authorization – As a veto-wielding member of the Security Council, no UN Peacekeeping operation can be authorized, deployed, or withdrawn without U.S. support.
Q 3. Consider the following statements with respect to REWARD Program .
- The REWARD Program full form is Rejuvenating Watersheds for Agricultural Resilience through Innovative Development.
2.It is is a World Bank-supported project that aims to improve water and land conservation, agricultural resilience, and promote innovative development in selected watersheds in India.
How many of the above statements are correct?
A. Only one pair
B. Only two
C. both
D. None
Ans – c
Explanation :
The REWARD Program (Rejuvenating Watersheds for Agricultural Resilience through Innovative Development) is a World Bank-supported project that aims to improve water and land conservation, agricultural resilience, and promote innovative development in selected watersheds in India. The project is being implemented by the Department of Land Resources, Ministry of Rural Development, in collaboration with the World Bank and the state governments of Karnataka and Odisha.
The REWARD Program has a total budget of US$250 million, of which US$178.5 million is being provided by the World Bank. The project is being implemented over a period of six years, from 2021 to 2026.
The main objectives of the REWARD Program are to:
1.Improve water and land conservation and climate resilience in selected watersheds.
2.Strengthen the capacities of national and state institutions to deliver more effective science-based watershed development programs.
3.Promote innovative watershed development approaches that can be replicated in other parts of India.
Q 4. Consider the following statements with respect to Ahilyabai Holkar .
1.Ahilyabai Holkar was a Maratha queen who ruled the Malwa region of India from 1767 to 1795.
2.Ahilyabai was a devout Hindu and a strong believer in the importance of education and social welfare
How many of the above statements are correct?
A. Only one pair
B. Only two
C. both
D. None
Ans – c
Explanation :
Ahilyabai Holkar’s tomb is located in Maheshwar, Madhya Pradesh. It is a beautiful white marble tomb with a dome and a lotus-shaped finial. The tomb is surrounded by a garden and a wall. Ahilyabai’s tomb is a popular tourist destination and is a reminder of her legacy as a great ruler and a benevolent queen.
Q 5. Consider the following statements with respect to The Global Slavery Index 2023.
1.It is published by the Australia-based human Rights Group Walk Free Foundation.
2.It includes data on three key variables -1.Prevalence of modern slavery in each country2.Vulnerability 3.Government responses to modern slavery
How many of the above statements are correct?
A. Only one pair
B. Only two
C. both
D. None
Ans – c
Explanation
The Global Slavery Index 2023 is a report published by the Walk Free Foundation that estimates the number of people living in modern slavery worldwide. The report was released on January 24, 2023, and it estimates that there are 50.1 million people living in modern slavery on any given day. This is an increase of 10 million people since 2016.
The report ranks 160 countries based on their prevalence of modern slavery per 1,000 people. The countries with the highest prevalence of modern slavery are:
1.North Korea (104.6)
2.Eritrea (90.3)
3.Mauritania (32.0)
4.Saudi Arabia (29.6)
5.Turkey (27.2)
6.Tajikistan (26.0)
7.United Arab Emirates (25.2)
8.Russia (24.1)
9.Afghanistan (23.6)
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