Q. Which country has invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on a state visit? [A] USA[B] Australia[C] Ukraine[D] China Answer: A [USA] Notes:State visit is a visit to foreign countries led by the head of the state or a government, acting in their sovereign capacity.Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to go to the US on … Read more
Q. As per a new report, which country’s e-waste generation per person tripled over the last two decades? [A] USA[B] Canada[C] Australia[D] Germany Answer: B [Canada] Notes:A new study revealed that Canada’s e-waste has tripled over the last two decades. The e-waste generation per person has surged from 8.3 kilograms in 2000 to 25.3 kilograms in … Read more
Q. The SCO Startup Forum 2023 was organised in which city? [A] Mumbai[B] New Delhi[C] Mysuru[D] Hyderabad Answer: B [New Delhi] Notes:The third edition of the SCO startup forum was held recently. It was organized in New Delhi by the Department of Promotion for Industry and Internal Trade.It is aimed at expanding the startup interactions amongst … Read more
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation focuses on cooperation with international and regional organisations. The current legal framework of the SCO’s foreign relations consists of the following documents (in chronological order): 1. Memorandum of Understanding between the Secretariat of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation and the Executive Committee of the Commonwealth of Independent States (Beijing, 12 April 2005); 2. Memorandum of Understanding between the Secretariat of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation and … Read more
The third edition of the SCO Startup Forum was organized recently. Its objective is to foster startup collaborations and innovation in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states. Transitioning from Virtual to Physical: SCO Startup Forum 2023 After two successful virtual editions, the SCO Startup Forum 2023 was organized as the first-ever physical event in … Read more
Q. The World Health Organisation announced the end of the 10-month long global health emergency for which disease? [A] Covid-19[B] MPox[C] Polio[D] Swine Flu Answer: B [MPox] Notes:MPox, also known as monkey pox, is a viral disease that spreads the direct contact with bloody fluids.The World Health Organisation (WHO) recently announced the end of the 10-month … Read more
World Health Organization (WHO), the United Nations’ specialized agency for Health was founded in 1948. What are the Objectives? How is it Governed? World Health Assembly Functions The Secretariat Membership and Associate Membership What are the contributions of WHO to the world? WHO and India: What is the Scenario? What are the Reforms Suggested by … Read more
The World Health Organization (WHO) announced that mpox is currently the preferred name for moneybox. Why was monkeypox renamed? Who is responsible for naming diseases? The World Health Organization (WHO) is responsible for giving new names to newly discovered diseases and existing diseases under the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) and the WHO Family of … Read more
Q. Which country is the host of the 6th Indian Ocean Conference (IOC)? [A] India[B] Sri Lanka[C] Bangladesh[D] Myanmar Answer: C [Bangladesh] Notes:The 6th Indian Ocean Conference (IOC) is being organized to bring together states and principal maritime partners of the region to discuss the prospects of regional cooperation for Security And Growth for All in … Read more
The Information Fusion Centre – Indian Ocean Region of India and the RCOC (Regional Coordination Operations Centre) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding on maritime cooperation. India has a military base on the Assumption Island of Seychelles. It was built in 1990 and was extended in 2016. The country is important for India for its … Read more
The eagerly anticipated sixth international Indian Ocean Conference is just around the corner, scheduled to commence on May 12. This significant event aims to bring together high-level representatives from 25 countries to deliberate on the theme of “Peace, Prosperity, and Partnership for a Resilient Future.” Inauguration by Bangladesh Prime Minister The conference will be inaugurated … Read more
Q. Which city is the host of the 5th Edition of Global Ayurveda Festival? [A] Chennai[B] Thiruvananthapuram[C] Pune[D] Mysuru Answer: B [Thiruvananthapuram] Notes:The 5th Edition of Global Ayurveda Festival will be held in Thiruvananthapuram from District 1 to 5 this year.The event will focus on highlighting the huge potential provided by Ayurveda in solving the health … Read more
Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of Kerala, is gearing up to host the fifth edition of the Global Ayurveda Festival (GAF 2023). Set to take place from December 1 to 5, the event will be held at the Greenfield International Stadium in Karyavattom. GAF 2023 aims to highlight the emerging challenges in healthcare and the renewed … Read more
Q. Which institution launched the ‘100 Days 100 Pays’ campaign? [A] RBI[B] NPCI[C] SEBI[D] SBI Answer: A [RBI] Notes:The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced the launch of the ‘100 Days 100 Pays’ campaign by banks recently.It aims to trace and settle top 100 unclaimed deposits of every bank in every district of the country … Read more
Prior to establishment of RBI, the functions of a central bank were virtually being done by the Imperial Bank of India . RBI started its operations from April 1, 1935. It was established via the RBI act 1934, so it is also known as a statutory body. Similarly, SBI is also a statutory body deriving its legality … Read more
