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1 .

When the "World Chagas Disease Day" is observed?

A)

11th April

B)

12th April

C)

13th April

D)

14th April

Correct Answer : 14th April

World Chagas Disease Day is observed on 14th April to raise public awareness and visibility among people about Chagas Disease (also called American trypanosomiasis or silent or silenced disease) and the resources needed for the prevention, control or elimination of the disease. The theme for 2022 is finding and reporting every case to defeat chagas disease.

It is often termed a “silent and silenced disease” as the infected majority have no symptoms or extremely mild symptoms. There are approximately 6-7 million people infected with Chagas disease worldwide, with 10,000 deaths, every year. It is one of 11 official global public health campaigns marked by WHO.

History of the day : The WHO approved the designation of Chagas Disease Day on May 24, 2019, at the 72nd World Health Assembly. The first World Chagas Disease Day was observed on 14 April 2020. The day has been named after Carlos Ribeiro Justiniano Chagas, the Brazilian doctor who diagnosed the first case on 14th April 1909.

Published On : April 14, 2022

2 .

What is the estimated global trade growth (in volume) projection made by World Trade Organisation (WTO) for 2022?

A)

3%

B)

3.6%

C)

4.7%

D)

5.2%

Correct Answer : 3%

The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has revised down its projection for global trade growth (in volume) for 2022 to 3%. Earlier in October 2021, this was estimated at 4.7%.

Published On : April 14, 2022

3 .

Which country has become the first to give the legal rights to individual wild animals?

A)

Ecuador

B)

Colombia

C)

Venezuela

D)

Dominican Republic

Correct Answer : Ecuador

At a time when the world is battling climate change and exploitation of animals, Ecuador, in South America, has made history by becoming the first country to recognise the legal rights of individual wild animals.

The 7-2 ruling by the top court in the country, handed down last month, is believed to be the first time a court has applied the rights of nature — laws that recognise the legal rights of ecosystems to exist and regenerate — to an animal, a woolly monkey named Estrellita.

Published On : April 14, 2022

4 .

Which Cities are recognised as '2021 Tree City of the World' by Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)?

A)

Mumbai and Indore

B)

Mumbai and Hyderabad

C)

Chennai and Bangalore

D)

Kolkata and Ahmedabad

Correct Answer : Mumbai and Hyderabad

The United Nations "Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)" and Arbor Day Foundation have jointly recognised Mumbai and Hyderabad as the "2021 Tree City of the World". The two Indian cities have won the recognition for their “commitment to growing and maintaining urban trees and greenery in building healthy, resilient and happy cities”.

It must be noted that Hyderabad has been recognised for a second consecutive year. In 2021, Hyderabad was the only city in India to be recognised as a ‘ 2020 Tree City of the World’. Apart from Hyderabad and Mumbai 136 other cities from 21 countries have been recognised in the third edition of the Tree City of the World list.

Published On : April 13, 2022

5 .

The Conference Amrit Samagam was organised by which ministry as a part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations?

A)

Ministry of External Affairs

B)

Ministry of Finance

C)

Ministry of Culture

D)

Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

Correct Answer : Ministry of Culture

The Union Minister of Home Affairs and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, inaugurated the "Amrit Samagam", a conference of tourism and culture ministers of the country, held in New Delhi today. On this occasion, the Union Minister for Culture, Tourism and Development of North East Region, Shri G. Kishan Reddy, Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs and Culture, Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture, Ms. Meenakshi Lekhi and Minister of State for Defense and Tourism, Shri Ajay Bhatt were present among many dignitaries.

Source : PIB

Published On : April 13, 2022

6 .

When the celebrates International Turban Day?

A)

April 16th

B)

April 15th

C)

April 14th

D)

April 13th

Correct Answer : April 13th

The International Turban Day is celebrated every year on April 13th since 2004 to bring awareness of the strict requirement on Sikhs to put the turban as a mandatory part of their religion. The 2022 Turban Day marks the 553rd birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev and the festival of Baisakhi.

Published On : April 13, 2022

7 .

What amount has been announced by UNDP and the partners of the Adaptation Innovation Marketplace (AIM) as climate action grants for 22 local innovators across 19 countries, including India?

A)

$7 million

B)

$5 million

C)

$2 million

D)

$1 million

Correct Answer : $2 million

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the partners of the Adaptation Innovation Marketplace (AIM) have approved $2.2 million in climate action grants for 22 local innovators across 19 countries, including India.The funding will be done through Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator (AFCIA) window.

Published On : April 13, 2022

8 .

Which country has come under international criticism for its Zero-COVID Policy?

A)

France

B)

Australia

C)

China

D)

United Kingdom

Correct Answer : China

China defended its strict COVID-19 measures on April 12, 2022 amid growing criticism against its Zero-COVID policy. A spike in COVID cases recently led China to place over 193 million people across at least 23 cities in full or partial lockdown, including its financial hub Shanghai in an effort control its worst COVID-19 outbreak. Shanghai, a city of 25 million people has been put under a strict lockdown, denying people access to essential health care and food.

Published On : April 13, 2022

9 .

When did the tragic Jallianwala Bagh massacre take place?

A)

April 13th

B)

April 12th

C)

April 11th

D)

April 10th

Correct Answer : April 13th

The Jallianwala Bagh massacre completed 103 years on April 13, 2022. The gruesome tragedy took place on April 13, 1919, when British General R. E. H. Dyer ordered his troops to open fire at a large group of unarmed protestors at the Jallianwala Bagh in Punjab, killing hundreds of people and injuring over 1000.

The General ordered his troops to block the main entrance and without any warning ordered them to begin shooting towards the densest section of the crowd. The firing continued till the troops exhausted their ammunition, killing thousands of unarmed civilians including men, women, the elderly and children.

Published On : April 13, 2022

10 .

When is Siachen Day observed?

A)

April 12th

B)

April 13th

C)

April 14th

D)

April 15th

Correct Answer : April 13th

38th Siachen Day : Indian Army observed 38th Siachen Day on April 13, 2022. The day is observed every year to commemorate the courage displayed by the Indian Army troops in securing the highest battlefield in the world 'Siachen Glacier' under Operation Meghdoot.

The Indian Army had launched 'Operation Meghdoot' to gain control of Bilafond La and other passes on the Saltoro Ridgeline from Pakistani aggression on April 13, 1984. Siachen Day is celebrated largely by the Siachen Warriors Brigade of Fire & Fury Corps.

Siachen Day not only commemorates the courage and valour of the Indian Army but also honours the brave Siachen Warriors who laid down their lives to capture the icy Siachen glacier and serve their motherland successfully. This year completes 38 years since the Indian Army successfully captured Siachen Glacier.

Published On : April 13, 2022