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  • Question 1/10
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    Along with COVID-19, the WHO has declared the end of the public health emergency of international concern of which disease?
    Solutions

    * The correct answer is 'mpox'.

    Other information:

    * WHO has declared mpox outbreak is no longer a global health emergency.

    * In July 2022, WHO declared mpox, previously known as monkeypox, a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC).

    * This move indicates that the crisis due to mpox has come under control.

    * Mpox spreads through direct contact with body fluids and causes flu-like symptoms and pus-filled skin lesions.

    * The WHO recently also declared an end of public health emergency status for COVID-19.

  • Question 2/10
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    In May 2023, the Commerce Ministry arm, DGTR, has recommended imposing anti-dumping duties on imports of a specific type of optical fibre from which countries?
    Solutions

    * The correct answer is 'China, South Korea, and Indonesia'.

    Other information:

    * The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) division of the commerce ministry has recommended imposing anti-dumping duties on imports of a specific type of optical fibre from China, Korea, and Indonesia.

    * Reason: To protect the domestic industry from cheap inbound shipments

    * The DGTR has recommended the duty after conducting an investigation on the dumped imports of 'Dispersion Unshifted Single-mode Optical Fiber' from these countries.

    * The recommended duty was in the range of USD 122 per KFKM and USD 857.23 per KFKM.

    * The trading of this commodity occurs in FKM (fibre kilometre). 1KFKM=1,000 FKM.

  • Question 3/10
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    Which of the following airports become the first in India to have a reading lounge?
    Solutions

    * The correct answer is 'Lal Bahadur Shastri International'.

    Other information:

    * The Lal Bahadur Shastri International (LBSI) Airport has become the first in India to have a reading lounge.

    * Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath's advisor Awanish Awasthi has inaugurated the lounge.

    * Apart from books on Kashi, the lounge's library has a collection of literature and books in many international languages besides books of youth authors published under Prime Minister Yuva Yojana.

    * The lounge has been established with the assistance of National Book Trust (NBT).

  • Question 4/10
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    In May 2023, the Reserve Bank of India directed that fees and charges payable in India on forex cards must be denominated and settled in local currency. It includes __________.
    Solutions

    * The correct answer is 'All of the above'.

    Other information:

    * RBI has stated that fees and charges payable in India on forex prepaid cards, store value cards, and travel cards must be denominated and settled in local currency.

    * The use of such cards is limited to permissible current account transactions.

    * It is subject to the prescribed limits under the Foreign Exchange Management Rules.

    * The RBI had previously stated that no prior permission from the bank is needed for such cards.

  • Question 5/10
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    Consider the following statements:

    1. The WHO, UNICEF, and PMNCH have jointly published a report titled 'Born Too Soon: Decade of Action on Pre-term Birth'.

    2. As per this report, an estimated 13.4 million babies were born pre-term in 2020, 45% of them being born in just five countries including  India, Pakistan, and Nigeria.

    3. Malawi with 14.5% had the highest estimated pre-term birth rate in 2020.

    Which of the statements above is/are true?

    Solutions

    * The correct code is 'Only 1 and 2'.

    Other information:

    * According to a report, released by the United Nations, an estimated 13.4 million babies were born pre-term in 2020, with 45% of them being born in just five countries, including India, Pakistan, Nigeria, China, and Ethiopia.

    * Report title: Born Too Soon: Decade of Action on Pre-term Birth

    * This report is jointly produced by the WHO, UNICEF, and Partnership for Maternal, Newborn & Child Health (PMNCH).

    * The global pre-term birth rate increased to 9.9% in 2020, compared to 9.8% in 2010.

    * In 2020, Bangladesh had the highest estimated pre-term birth rate (16.2%), followed by Malawi (14.5%) and Pakistan (14.4%).

  • Question 6/10
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    In May 2023, the Ministry of Finance lowered the threshold limit of e-invoicing from Rs 10 crore to _____________.
    Solutions

    * The correct answer is '5 crore'.

    Other information:

    * The Union government has lowered the threshold limit of e-invoicing from Rs 10 crore to Rs 5 crore.

    * It will be mandatory for smaller businesses to carry out business transactions via e-invoices from August 1, 2023.

    * In the exercise of the powers of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017, the government has made the amendment in the notification on the recommendations of the Council.

    * Under the GST law, e-invoicing for business-to-business (B2B) transactions was made mandatory for companies with a turnover of over Rs 500 crore from October 1, 2020, which was then extended to those with a turnover of over Rs 100 crore effective January 1, 2021.

    * From April 1, 2021, companies with turnover of over Rs 50 crore were generating B2B e-invoices, and the threshold was brought down to Rs 20 crore beginning April 1, 2022.

    * From October 1, 2022, the threshold was further lowered to Rs 10 crore.

  • Question 7/10
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    In May 2023, how many Gallantry awards were conferred by President Droupadi Murmu to the personnel of the Armed Forces, CAPF, and State/UT Police during the Defence Investiture Ceremony (Phase-1) in New Delhi?
    Solutions

    * The correct answer is '37'.

    Other information:

    * President Droupadi Murmu has conferred 37 Gallantry awards to the personnel of the Armed Forces, Central Armed Police Forces and State or Union Territory Police during the Defence Investiture Ceremony (Phase-1) in New Delhi.

    * The 37 Gallantry awards include eight Kirti Chakras (including five posthumous) and 29 Shaurya Chakras (including five posthumous).

    * The Gallantry awards were given to the personnel for displaying conspicuous gallantry, indomitable courage, and extreme devotion to duty.

  • Question 8/10
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    In May 2023, PM Narendra Modi has dedicated and laid the foundation stone of various development projects worth over 5,500 crore rupees in Nathdwara, which is located in _________.
    Solutions

    * The correct answer is 'Rajasthan'.

    Other information:

    * PM Narendra Modi has inaugurated, dedicated, and laid the foundation stone of various development projects worth over 5,500 crore rupees in Nathdwara, Rajasthan.

    * He has also laid the foundation stone for the gauge conversion project and for setting up of a new line from Nathdwara to Nathdwara town in Rajsamand.

    * He dedicated three NH projects to the nation, including a six-lane Udaipur to Shamlaji section of NH-48 and the widening and strengthening work of the Bar-Bilara-Jodhpur Section of NH-25.

  • Question 9/10
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    Which of the following state government becomes the first in the country to introduce a Robotics Framework for providing a roadmap to promote a robotic ecosystem in the State?
    Solutions

    * The correct answer is 'Telangana'.

    Other information:

    * The Telangana Government has introduced a Robotics Framework, for providing a roadmap to promote a robotic ecosystem in the State.

    * This is the first-of-its-kind policy in the country.

    * Under the initiative, the Government will set up a Telangana Robotics Innovation Centre (TRIC) to implement the framework, which will focus on the key pillars of infrastructure access, business enablement, fostering research and innovation, development of a skilled workforce, and responsible deployment.

  • Question 10/10
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    What is the theme of the 6th International Indian Ocean Conference, which is held in Dhaka, Bangladesh from 12-13 May 2023?
    Solutions

    * The correct answer is 'Peace, Prosperity, and Partnership for a Resilient Future'.

    Other information:

    * The sixth edition of the two-day International Indian Ocean Conference has been started in Bangladesh's capital city Dhaka on May 12, 2023.

    * Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has inaugurated the conference.

    * The conference is being organized by the India Foundation in association with the Bangladesh Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

    * The theme of this year's conference is 'Peace, Prosperity, and Partnership for a Resilient Future'.

    * The event is being attended by about 150 delegates.

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