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1 .

Which country signed world's 'longest' gas supply deal with China?

A)

UAE

B)

Qatar

C)

Kuwait

D)

Saudi Arabia

Correct Answer : Qatar

QatarEnergy announced a 27-year natural gas supply deal with China on Monday(21st Nov 2022), calling it the "longest" ever seen as it strengthened ties with Asia at a time when Europe is scrambling for alternative sources.

* The state energy company will send four million tonnes of liquefied natural gas annually from its new North Field East project to China Petroleum and Chemical Corporation (Sinopec).

* The deal "marks the longest gas supply agreement in the history of the LNG industry", said Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, Qatar's Energy Minister and QatarEnergy's chief executive.

* Asian countries led by China, Japan and South Korea are the main market for Qatar's gas, which is increasingly being sought by European countries since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

* Negotiations with European countries have struggled as Germany and others have baulked at signing the sort of long-term deals made with Asian nations.

* North Field is at the centre of Qatar's expansion of its liquefied natural gas production by more than 60% to 126 million tonnes a year by 2027.

* China is the first country to seal a deal for North Field East..

Source : The Hindu

Published On : November 25, 2022

2 .

22nd Council of Ministers meeting of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) held in Which country on 24th Nov 2022?

A)

Bhutan

B)

Nepal

C)

Bangladesh

D)

Sri Lanka

Correct Answer : Bangladesh

India participated in the 22nd Council of Ministers meeting of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) held at Dhaka in Bangladesh on Thursday(24th Nov 2022).

* The Indian delegation was led by Minister of State for External Affairs Dr. Rajkumar Ranjan Singh.

* During his remarks, Mr. Singh reaffirmed the country's strong commitment to strengthening IORA to promote peace, security and prosperity in the Indian Ocean Region as well as in the Indo-Pacific.

* He highlighted the country's contributions as coordinator of the IORA priority areas of Disaster Risk Management and Science, Technology and Innovation towards capacity building and strengthening of IORA Secretariat.

* On the challenges posed by climate change, the Minister highlighted the initiatives of LiFE - Lifestyle for Environment and International Year of Millet in 2023.

* IORA is the largest and pre-eminent organization in the Indian Ocean Region with 23 Members and 10 Dialogue Partners. The Council of Ministers adopted the IORA’s Outlook on the Indo-Pacific' which would guide enhancement of IORA's engagement in the Indo-Pacific region. Dhaka Communique was adopted as the Outcome Document of the 22nd Meeting..

Source : AIR

Published On : November 25, 2022

3 .

Which Ministry unveiled the National Suicide Prevention Strategy formulated by the government to prevent suicides as a public health priority?

A)

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

B)

Ministry of Home Affairs

C)

Ministry of Corporate Affairs

D)

Ministry of Education of India

Correct Answer : Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Monday(21st Nov 2022) announced a National Suicide Prevention Strategy, the first of its kind in the country, with time-bound action plans and multi-sectoral collaborations to achieve reduction in suicide mortality by 10% by 2030.

* The strategy broadly seeks to establish effective surveillance mechanisms for suicide within the next three years, establish psychiatric outpatient departments that will provide suicide prevention services through the District Mental Health Programme in all districts within the next five years, and to integrate a mental well-being curriculum in all educational institutions within the next eight years.

* It envisages developing guidelines for responsible media reporting of suicides, and restricting access to means of suicide.

* The stress is on developing community resilience and societal support for suicide prevention. While the strategy is in line with the WHO’s South East-Asia Region Strategy for suicide prevention, it says it will remain true to India’s cultural and social milieu.

* In India, more than one lakh lives are lost every year to suicide, and it is the top killer in the 15-29 years category.

* In the past three years, the suicide rate has increased from 10.2 to 11.3 per 1,00,000 population, the document records. The most common reasons for suicide include family problems and illnesses, which account for 34% and 18% of all suicide-related deaths..

Source : The Hindu

Published On : November 25, 2022

4 .

Which state high court has banned all construction activities in the dry area around the Sukhatal lake?

A)

Punjab

B)

Tamil Nadu

C)

Uttar Pradesh

D)

Uttarakhand

Correct Answer : Uttarakhand

The Uttarakhand high court on Tuesday(22nd Nov 2022) banned all construction activities in the dry area around the Sukhatal lake, a rain-fed water body that recharges the Naini lake.

* A division bench of Chief Justice Vipin Sanghi and Justice R.C. Khulbe imposed the ban while hearing suo motu a PIL against the beautification and rejuvenation work going on around Sukhatal.

* The State Environment Impact Authority and the State Wetland Management Authority have also been made parties and notices have been issued to them in this regard.

* During the hearing, amicus curiae (friend of the court) Kartikeya Hari Gupta told the court citing hydrological studies that the Sukhatal lake recharges the Naini lake up to 40% and 50%.

* However, concrete is being laid at the base of the lake, which is a threat to both the lakes, Gupta said.

* The state government did not conduct any environmental survey before starting the beautification of the area, he said.

* IIT-Roorkee did conduct a study but the institute does not have the expertise to determine the environmental impact of the constructions around the lake, Gupta said.

* Nainital resident G.P. Sah and others had written a letter to the chief justice of the high court, saying the ongoing beautification of the lake will lead to a closure of its natural water source.

* Sukhatal recharges the Naini lake and construction activities are being carried out around the water body in an unscientific manner, they had contended..

Source : The Wire

Published On : November 25, 2022

5 .

The 3-day long celebrations of the 400th birth anniversary of Ahom commander Lachit Barphukan began in which city?

A)

Kolkata

B)

Mumbai

C)

Lucknow

D)

New Delhi

Correct Answer : New Delhi

The 3-day long celebrations of the 400th birth anniversary of Ahom commander "Lachit Barphukan" began in New Delhi.

Union Finance minister "Nirmala Sitharaman" inaugurated the exhibition on the occasion highlighting the life and achievement of the Ahom dynasty and Lachit Barphukan among others.

Sitharaman has urged the Assam government to hold such exhibitions across the country to let people know about the achievement of the Ahom kingdom and the valor of Lachit Barphukan.

She has also requested the Ministry of Culture to join hands with the Assam government in its endeavor. Ms. Sitharaman said that the heroics of Lachit Barphukan inspired and motivated her.

Assam Chief Minister "Himanta Biswa Sarma" informed that Indian history ignored the heroism of Ahoms and Lachit Barphukan and other similar dynasties.

He also that this initiative would help people to know the real heroes of the country and a slew of measures is being taken to establish the valor of Lachit Barphukan from a national perspective.

He said that Home Minister Amit Shah will inaugurate the documentary on Lachit Barphukan tomorrow while Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the closing ceremony..

Source : News on Air

Published On : November 24, 2022

6 .

Who inaugurated Continuous Marine Water Quality Monitoring Station?

A)

Mumbai Port Authority

B)

Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority

C)

Kandla Port Authority

D)

Vishakhapatnam Port Authority

Correct Answer : Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority

Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA), India’s best-performing Port, in association with the Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Madras, developed a Continuous Marine Water Quality Monitoring Station (CMWQMS) & launched an Electric Environmental Monitoring Vehicle (EV) on November 21, 2022 at the Port.

The monitoring station and vehicle were inaugurated by Shri Sanjay Sethi, IAS, Chairman, JNPA, in the presence of Shri Unmesh Sharad Wagh, Dy. Chairman, JNPA, along with all the HoDs of JNPA.

Speaking at the occasion, Shri Sanjay Sethi said “JNPA is committed to achieving leadership in sustainability and creating value for the trade – depicted across the economic, social, and environmental parameters. JNPA always thrives on being an environmentally responsible port. The Continuous Marine Water Quality Monitoring Station and launch of E- Vehicles is yet another step towards commitment to sustainable development.”

The Continuous water quality system and electric monitoring vehicle will assist in managing the marine water and air quality in the port area, regulating the environmental quality within the port area.

Through this, JNPA will be able to reduce the greenhouse gas footprint of vehicles, in addition to checking compliance with Environmental Quality around the port estate through water quality stations data, such as temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, ammonia, conductivity, nitrate, salinity, turbidity, and TDS of marine water a database on marine water quality is essential for maintaining hygienic standards in the marine environment. The E- Vehicle also substantiates the ongoing ambient air and noise monitoring activities at JNPA..

Source : PIB

Published On : November 24, 2022

7 .

Former minister Golak Naik when did passes away?

A)

21st Nov 2022

B)

22nd Nov 2022

C)

23rd Nov 2022

D)

24th Nov 2022

Correct Answer : 23rd Nov 2022

Former Minister "Golak Bihari Naik" passed away at a private hospital here on Wednesday(23rd Nov 2022). He was 65.

* Naik is survived by his wife, two daughters and a son. He was reportedly suffering from kidney ailments.

* Born in August 1957, Naik was elected to Odisha Assembly thrice, twice as BJP candidate from Khunta and once as BJD nominee from Udala constituency. He also served as a minister in the Naveen Patnaik-led government from 2000 to 2009.

* Naik’s last rites were performed at his native village Budheirana in Badasahi block of Mayurbhanj district..

Source : New Indian Express

Published On : November 24, 2022

8 .

Which University launched a Financial Support Scheme (FSS) for those students who come from an economically weaker background?

A)

Delhi University

B)

Visva-Bharati University

C)

Jawaharlal Nehru University

D)

Banaras Hindu University

Correct Answer : Delhi University

The Delhi University has launched a Financial Support Scheme (FSS) for students who come from an economically weaker background and have enrolled in full-time undergraduate and postgraduate courses at the University.

* Eligibility criteria :

Category 1 : Students whose family annual income is less than Rs 4 lakh will get up to 100% of fee relaxation.

Category 2 : Candidates whose family income is between Rs 4 and 8 lakh will get a fee waiver of 50%.

* To apply for the relaxations, candidates would require to submit a list of documents with their application forms.

* The documents are : Marksheet of the last exam passed, ITR of parents, wherever applicable, copies of bonafide student in Degree/Post Graduate degree course, copies of fee receipt mentioning the amount under different heads separately, copy of bank pass showing the student’s name Account number, IFSC code and photograph pasted at the appropriate place, and annual family income certificate for the last financial year in the standard issue by Tehsildar or equivalent competent authority and per the committee’s access..

Source : Indian Express

Published On : November 24, 2022

9 .

Who Sworn in As Malaysia New Prime-Minister on 24th Nov 2022?

A)

Anwar Ibrahim

B)

Muhyiddin Yassin

C)

Najib Razak

D)

Ahmad Zahid Hamidi

Correct Answer : Anwar Ibrahim

Malaysia's opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim was sworn in as the country's new Prime Minister on Thursday(24th Nov 2022).

* The new leader was appointed by King Al-Sultan Abdullah, after elections over the weekend resulted in an unprecedented hung parliament.

* Neither Mr Anwar nor ex-premier Muhyiddin Yassin had won the simple majority needed to form a government. After speaking to several lawmaker, the constitutional monarch, King Abdullah gave consent to appoint the 75-year-old leader Anwar Ibrahim as the 10th Prime Minister of Malaysia .

* Mr Anwar was deputy prime minister in the 1990s and the official prime minister-in-waiting in 2018.

Source : AIR

Published On : November 24, 2022

10 .

National Gopal Ratna Awards are associated with which Union Ministry?

A)

Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare

B)

Ministry of Rural Development

C)

Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers

D)

Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying

Correct Answer : Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying

Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Ministry on Wednesday(23rd Nov 2022) announced the National Gopal Ratna Awards 2022.

* The awards will be given to the winners on 26th of this month(November 2022) which will be celebrated as National Milk Day.

* The Award has been given in three categories. These categories are, Best Dairy Farmer Rearing Indigenous Cattle and buffalo Breeds, Best Artificial Insemination Technician and Best Dairy Cooperative, Milk Producer Company, Dairy Farmer Producer Organization.

* The award consists of a cash prize of 5 lakh rupees for first rank, 3 lakh rupees for second rank and 2 lakh rupees for third rank.

* National Gopal Ratna Award is one of the highest National Awards in the field of livestock and dairy sector...

Source : AIR

Published On : November 24, 2022