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1 .

Who named as chairperson of the National Statistical Commission on 2nd Dec 2022?

A)

T.C. Suseel Kumar

B)

Sushri Jayshree Vyas

C)

Rajeeva Laxman Karandikar

D)

Girish Chandr Chaturvedi

Correct Answer : Rajeeva Laxman Karandikar

The Chennai Mathematical Institute (CMI) on Friday(2nd Dec 2022) said that the Government of India had appointed Rajeeva Laxman Karandikar, Professor Emeritus at CMI, as the part-time chairperson of the National Statistical Commission (NSC) of India for a period of three years.

* Mr. Karandikar will take up this role as an additional responsibility while continuing as Professor Emeritus at CMI.

* He joined CMI as a visiting professor in 2010, and officiated as the Director of CMI from January 2011 to April 2021.

* NSC is an autonomous body formed in June 2005 under the recommendation of the Dr. C Rangarajan commission.

* The objective of its constitution was to reduce the problems faced by statistical agencies in the country with respect to the collection of data, and strengthen public trust in the numbers released by the Government of India.

* The chairperson of the Commission enjoys the status of a Minister of State, Government of India..

Source : The Hindu

Published On : December 3, 2022

2 .

Indian naval fleets, Shivalik and Kamorta are going to visit which city?

A)

Ho Chi Minh

B)

Qingdao

C)

San Diego Bay

D)

Historic Port City of Mongla

Correct Answer : Ho Chi Minh

Indian Naval Ships, Shivalik and Kamorta which are forward deployed in the South China Sea are in Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh city.

* The ships will be undertaking numerous professional interactions with the Vietnamese Navy during the visit.

* The visit is part of the bilateral defence cooperation activities to further enhance the robust ties between the two navies and to mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and Vietnam.

* Earlier this year(2022), two Indian Naval Ships - Sahyadri and Kadmatt - had also visited Ho Chi Minh City.

Source : AIR

Published On : December 2, 2022

3 .

Which union territory of India has the largest international yoga center in the country?

A)

Ladakh

B)

Puducherry

C)

Daman and Diu

D)

Jammu and Kashmir

Correct Answer : Jammu and Kashmir

India’s biggest Yoga Centre has been constructed in village Mantalai in the Chenani Tehsil of Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur.

The village, which is located on the Himalayas in the sal forests’ lap, the village, which has a peripheral view of both the plains as well as hills, which will serve the International Yoga Centre at the banks of the Tawi river.

This river, also known as Suryaputri, originates from the Kailash Kund glacier. It is believed that the river’s presence relieves the person from life’s maladies and Chenani town gives positivity, besides releasing energy that heals.

As the Tourism Ministry in the Government of India has sanctioned Rs 9,782 crore for this, the International Yoga Centre has been given a modern outlook with swimming pools, business convention centres, helipads, spas, cafeteria and dining halls, cottage-designed eco-lodge huts with solarium, gymnasium auditoriums, battery operated cars, meditation enclaves and a lot more. Notably, 90 per cent of the Centre’s construction has already been completed so far.

As many as Rs 52 crore have also been nominated for the infrastructural and other development of the Katra-Vaishno Devi under the scheme of the Pilgrimage Rejuvenation And Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD)..

Source : The Print

Published On : December 2, 2022

4 .

Which country has assumed UNSC Presidency for December 2022?

A)

UAE

B)

India

C)

Mexico

D)

Russia

Correct Answer : India

India has assumed the Presidency of the UN Security Council for the month of December. It is the second time in its two-year tenure as an elected member of the UN Security Council that India has assumed the Presidency of the Council. India had earlier assumed the Presidency of the UNSC in August 2021.

Briefing media in New York, Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations Ruchira Kamboj said, during India’s December Presidency of the UN Security Council, two high-level signature events will take place on 14th and 15th December on ‘Reformed Multilateralism and Counter-Terrorism and it will be chaired by External Affairs Minister.

She said, a bust of Mahatma Gandhi will be inaugurated at the United Nations during India’s Presidency of the UN Security Council and it will be unveiled by External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar and UN Secretary-General Antonio Gutteres..

Source : AIR

Published On : December 2, 2022

5 .

Which company has partnered with Adani Digital Labs (subsidiary of Adani Group) for product sampling and develop deep consumer insights?

A)

Dabur

B)

Coca-Cola India

C)

PepsiCo

D)

Frito-Lay

Correct Answer : Coca-Cola India

Beverage major "Coca-Cola India" on Thursday(1st Dec 2022) said it is partnering with Adani Group subsidiary -- Adani Digital Labs -- to optimise the reach of its brands to consumers across the country.

* As part of this, Coca-Cola India is working with Adani Digital Labs to use the consumer-centric platform for product sampling and develop deep consumer insights, a joint statement said.

* Coca-Cola is among the first brands to make its products available on this platform, it added.

* Under this, select new products under Coca-Cola India's portfolio, namely 'Fanta Apple Delite' and 'Charged by Thums Up' will be made available for sampling at some of India's top airports.

* Adani Digital Labs is the digital arm of Adani Group, which allows brands to interact with large numbers of travellers and target customers with high spending and purchasing power.

* The platform is currently live at the seven key airports located in Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Lucknow, Guwahati, Mangalore, and Thiruvananthapuram & Adani CNG Stations, and will soon be available in many other categories of locations..

Source : Economic Times

Published On : December 2, 2022

6 .

Which government launched 'One District One Sport (ODOS)' scheme?

A)

Bihar

B)

Telangana

C)

Uttar Pradesh

D)

Madhya Pradesh

Correct Answer : Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh CM, Yogi Adityanath has launched One District One Sport (ODOS) on the lines of One District One Product (ODOP) scheme of the government.

Objectives :

* Promoting sports culture and keeping the younger generation healthy.

* Providing a platform for sportspersons to nurture talents and skills.

* Under this scheme, one sport will be identified in each of the 75 districts of Uttar Pradesh.

* State govt will take necessary steps to find district-wise sport-specific talents.

* Since Deoria, Maharajganj, Azamgarh, Chandauli and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s parliamentary constituency Kashi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s Gorakhpur in Purvanchal have a golden history in wrestling, the government has made it the ODOS here..

Source : The Print

Published On : December 2, 2022

7 .

Which Government has signed an MoU with BSE and NSE to enable local MSMEs to access the capital markets?

A)

Gujarat

B)

Punjab

C)

Kerala

D)

Odisha

Correct Answer : Odisha

Odisha Government on Thursday(1st Dec 2022) signed an MoU with BSE -NSE to promote local MSMEs. In order to enable MSMEs to access capital markets.

* The State signed MOUs with BSE Ltd and NSE Ltd for facilitating the listing of MSMEs from Odisha under the aegis of the MOU, BSE and NSE shall provide handholding to MSME to impart training and education required for listing and improving financial credibility.

* The MoU was signed at the Make in Odisha Conclave 2022 where a Business Leadership Talk was organised by Finance Department on Emerging Solutions for Financing Industries and Infrastructure.

* The session was attended by S S Mundra, Chairman BSE, Ramann, CMD, SIDBI, Mahadeo Jaiswal, Director IIM Sambalpur, Moazzam Mekan from International Finance Corporation, The World Bank, Rachana Bhusari, VP-NSE and PR Jaishankar, MD, IIFCL.

* The session was moderated by Vishal Dev Principal Secretary Finance Department, Government of Odisha.

* The session dealt with two sub-themes, one focusing on financing MSME and the other on infrastructure.

* During the session, a few progressive and forward-looking initiatives were announced including, the launching of electronic Bank guarantees in collaboration with National EGovernance Services Ltd. (NESL).

* MR Mundra citing the benefits of listing in capital markets suggested to the state to prepare a list of 10-15 MSMEs which could aspire for listing and the government can hold seed equity in these through a dedicated corpus till they mature.

* Bhusari from NSE assured her support for the listing of state MSMEs on the NSE Emerge platform.

* Gulshan Malik, Dy Managing Director from SBI appreciated the projects announced by the State and assured all support for industrial growth. SBI also signed an MOU for financing start-ups and MSMEs of Odisha..

Source : Business Standard

Published On : December 2, 2022

8 .

G Kishan Reddy and Dr AK Abdul Momen has inaugurated the "Sylhet Festival 2022" at which state on 2nd Dec, 2022?

A)

Assam

B)

Gujarat

C)

Karnataka

D)

Maharashtra

Correct Answer : Assam

Union Minister of Tourism, Culture and Development of North Eastern Region G Kishan Reddy and Bangladesh Foreign Affairs Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen will inaugurate the Sylhet Festival 2022 at Silchar in the Barak Valley of Assam on 2nd Dec 2022.

State Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Mizoram Governor K Hari Babu and Assam Industries & Commerce and Public Enterprises and Cultural Affairs Minister Bimal Bora are also expected to be attending the 5-day festival which is being jointly organised by the Ministry of Culture and India Foundation.

Around 100 dignitaries from Bangladesh will also join the programme. The program is being organised in the context of the historical relationship between Sylhet and Barak Valley of South Assam..

Source : AIR

Published On : December 2, 2022

9 .

When is National Pollution Control Day celebrated in India every year?

A)

2 December

B)

1 December

C)

30 November

D)

29th November

Correct Answer : 2 December

National Pollution Control Day is observed every year on 2 December in India. The day is recognized to commemorate the precious lives that were lost in the Bhopal Gas Tragedy, one of the greatest industrial disasters in the history of India.

AIM : The main aim and objectives of celebrating the National Pollution Prevention Day 2022 in India is to create awareness among people about the judicious use of industries to prevent uncalled-for industrial disasters. The day is dedicated to encourage the adoption of pollution control acts to prevent the environmental pollution caused by human negligence and industrial emissions.

The environment has been compromised for a long time because of air pollution, water, soil, noise, and several other types of pollution. The need of the hour is to wake up and protect our planet for the survival of its living beings.

National Pollution Control Day 2022 Date : The National Pollution Control Day 2022 will be celebrated in India today on Friday, 2 December 2022. The theme of National Pollution Prevention 2022 Day has not been announced yet.

National Pollution Control Day History and Significance : The history of National Pollution Day in India dates back to the heart-wrenching Bhopal Gas Tragedy in which thousands of people lost their lives. The incident happened on the night of 2 and 3 December 1984, and that is why the National Pollution Control Day is observed annually on 2 December.

On 3 December 1984, almost 45 tonnes of the hazardous gas methyl isocyanate (MIC) escaped from a pesticide plant owned by the Indian division of the American company Union Carbide Corporation. Within no time, the poisonous gas killed thousands of people and several thousands fled the city..

Source : The Quint

Published On : December 2, 2022

10 .

When is the "International Day for the Abolition of Slavery" celebrated every year?

A)

December 1

B)

December 2

C)

December 3

D)

December 4

Correct Answer : December 2

International Day for the Abolition of Slavery is celebrated every year on 2 December to raise awareness regarding the suppression of contemporary forms of slavery like human trafficking, child labour, and sexual exploitation.

* Along with the traditional types of forced labour like debt bondage and bonded labour, more contemporary forms of forced labour are now existing.

* For instance, migrant workers get trafficked for all kinds of economic exploitation. These include work in the construction industry, food and garment industry, work in domestic servitude, agricultural sector, and forced prostitution.

* According to the United Nations (UN), there are an estimated 50 million individuals who are in modern slavery. This number includes 28 million people in forced labour and 22 million in forced marriage.

History : UN adopted the Convention for the Suppression of the Traffic in Persons and the Exploitation of the Prostitution of others on 2 December 1949. The proclamation of World Day for the Abolition of Slavery on 2 December was recommended by a UN report on the Working Group on Slavery in 1985. All forms of slavery were included in the recommendation. By 1995, this day came to be known as the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery to the world.

Significance and all you need to know : The day aims to bring together all sections of society for eliminating forced labour and modern slavery around the world. As per the UN, the main forms of modern slavery include:

Child labour : Almost 1 in every 8 individuals in forced labour are children. More than half of these children are victims of commercial sexual exploitation.

Trafficking in persons : Trafficking in persons includes transportation, transfer, recruitment, harbouring, or receipt of individuals by using threat, force, or other forms of coercion for exploitation purposes. Prostitution, forced labour, slavery, sexual exploitation, and removal of organs are some of the practices that come under exploitation. The trafficking of children is considered a crime even when done without the use of force.

Forced labour : In forced labour, a person is forced to work involuntarily and under the menace of penalty. Violence, intimidation, or subtle means like manipulated debt can be used to make someone do forced labour. At 86 per cent, most cases of forced labour are seen in the private sector..

Source : First Post

Published On : December 2, 2022