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1 .

Who allowed mining companies to export iron ore extracted from mines in Ballari, Chitradurga and Tumakuru districts of Karnataka?

A)

Ministry of Mines

B)

Ministry of Home Affairs

C)

High Court of Karnataka

D)

Supreme Court of India

Correct Answer : Supreme Court of India

The Supreme Court of India on Friday(20th May 2022) permitted mining firms to export their excavated iron ore from mines in three districts of Karnataka- Ballari, Chitradurga, and Tumakuru.

A bench of Chief Justice of India NV Ramana and Justices Krishna Murari and Hima Kohli took into consideration the stand of the Central government and lifted the curb on the export of iron ore..

Source : The Print

Published On : May 21, 2022

2 .

When is the "World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development" celebrated around the world every year?

A)

19th May

B)

20th May

C)

21st May

D)

22nd May

Correct Answer : 21st May

Held every year on 21st May, UNESCO leads the celebration of World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development highlighting not only the richness of the world’s cultures, but also the essential role of intercultural dialogue for achieving peace and sustainable development.

The pandemic has proven the intrinsic value of the cultural and creative sector at generating social cohesion, educational resource or personal well-being in times of crisis. It has also undermined the sector’s potential to generate economic growth, something which is too often underestimated. The cultural sector accounts for 3.1% of global GDP and 6.2% of all employment..

Source : UN

Published On : May 21, 2022

3 .

When the 'World Metrology Day' observed Every Year?

A)

May 19th

B)

May 20th

C)

May 21st

D)

May 22nd

Correct Answer : May 20th

Metrology is the scientific discipline related to measurement and its uses in scientific fields, innovation, industries, trading and other fields. World Metrology Day is celebrated Each year on May 20th. The event highlights the necessity of precise measurement units and the contribution of every individual in metrology organisations and institutes.

The theme of this year’s 2022 : event is ‘Metrology in the Digital Era.’ Below, we share some key facts about World Metrology Day..

Source : News18

Published On : May 21, 2022

4 .

When the "National Endangered Species Day" is Observed on every year?

A)

First Friday of May

B)

Second Friday of May

C)

Third Friday of May

D)

Fourth Friday of May

Correct Answer : Third Friday of May

Every year on the Third Friday of May, people across the globe observe National Endangered Species Day. This year the day is celebrated on May 20. This year, it marks the 16th National Endangered Species Day. National Endangered Species Day is celebrated with the main emphasis on conserving our planet Earth’s flora and fauna.

The day reminds human beings that they can do a lot to protect these species. National Endangered Species Day aim towards educating about the ways of conservation, restoration of the ecosystem and understanding of biodiversity.

The National Endangered Species Day theme 2022 is : “Recovering key species for ecosystem restoration”. Every year the awareness campaign takes place around a theme.

Source : Economic Times

Published On : May 20, 2022

5 .

Who signed the Tripartite Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) to establish the Center of Excellence and Wellness to provide a better future for the youth of Nagaland?

A)

Assam Rifles

B)

Rashtriya Rifles

C)

Border Security Force

D)

National Disaster Response Force

Correct Answer : Assam Rifles

Assam Rifles, Axis Bank and National Integrity and Educational Development Organisation (NIEDO) 13th May 2022 inked a Tripartite Memorandum of Understanding to establish a Centre of Excellence and Wellness to secure a better future for the youth of Nagaland. The centre named Late "Capt N. Kenguruse" MVC Centre of Excellence and Wellness will be located at Chieswema in Kohima district.

The MoU was signed by Deputy Inspector General of Police Brigadier Herjinder Singh of Assam Rifles, Chief Executive Officer of NIEDO Dr. Rohit Srivastava and Corporate Affairs Head of Axis Bank Rudrapriyo Ray at IGAR (North) Headquarters in the presence of Minister of Tribal Affairs and Higher Education Temjen Imna Along and Inspector General Major General Vikas Lakhera..

Source : News On Air

Published On : May 20, 2022

6 .

When is World Bee Day observed?

A)

May 17th

B)

May 18th

C)

May 19th

D)

May 20th

Correct Answer : May 20th

We celebrate World Bee Day on May 20th across the world. The day aims to recognise the importance of bees and other pollinators in the ecosystem. It is observed mainly to raise public awareness about the importance of bees in maintaining biodiversity. It also provides an opportunity to organisations, civil societies, and concerned citizens worldwide to promote actions that will protect and improve pollinators and their habitats, increase their population and support the long-term development of beekeeping.

The World Bee Day 2022 Theme Is : “Bee Engaged: Celebrating the diversity of bees and beekeeping systems.”

Published On : May 20, 2022

7 .

Which Cabinet has authorized a Rs 1,500 per acre incentive for farmers who grow paddy using the direct seeding of rice technology?

A)

Karnataka

B)

Punjab

C)

Telangana

D)

Andhra Pradesh

Correct Answer : Punjab

The Punjab cabinet on Wednesday(18th May 2022) approved Rs 1,500-per-acre incentive to the farmers for sowing of paddy through this innovative technology.

A total of Rs 450 crore has been set aside to provide incentives to farmers who promote the DSR (Direct Seeding of Rice) technique, which uses less water and is more cost-effective. The incentive scheme was approved by the Cabinet in a meeting headed by chief minister Bhagwant Mann.

Main Points :

* The incentive was offered by Bhagwant Mann to combat the state’s diminishing ground water table.

* Paddy seeds are drilled into the field using the DSR process, which uses a machine that accomplishes both rice seeding and pesticide spraying at the same time.

* Farmers nurture immature paddy plants in nurseries before uprooting and transplanting them onto a puddled field, according to the customary practise.

* The incentive will encourage farmers to use this established approach, which uses significantly less water for irrigation, enhances percolation, decreases farm labour dependency, and improves soil health, increasing paddy and wheat yields by 5-10%.

* The Cabinet also resolved to provide farmers Rs 1,500 per acre in financial support via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), for which the Punjab Mandi Board’s Anaj Kharid portal has already generated a database of roughly 11 lakh farmers with their Aadhaar numbers, mobile numbers, and bank account numbers..

Source : Times Of India

Published On : May 20, 2022

8 .

Which country blocked the move to fast-track Finland and Sweden's bids to join NATO?

A)

Italy

B)

Israel

C)

Turkey

D)

Germany

Correct Answer : Turkey

Turkey has blocked the move to fast-track Finland and Sweden's formal bids to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO). Sweden and Finland, two historically non-aligned Nordic countries, formally submitted their applications to join NATO on May 18th.

Turkey has accused Sweden and Finland of harbouring terrorists, the members of Kurdish militant groups that Turkey considers as terrorist organisations..

Source : Forbs

Published On : May 20, 2022

9 .

Who will attend the Quad Leaders Summit in Tokyo on May 24 at the invitation of the Prime Minister of Japan Fumio Kishida?

A)

Narendra Modi

B)

Amit Shah

C)

Ram Nath Kovind

D)

Yogi Adityanath

Correct Answer : Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the Quad Leaders' Summit in Tokyo on the 24th May 2022 at the invitation of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. US President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will participate in the summit. External Affairs Ministry Spokesman Arindam Bagchi informed about the summit in a media briefing in New Delhi last evening.

Mr Bagchi said, Prime Minister Modi will have a bilateral meeting with his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida.

During the visit, Mr Modi will participate in business events with Japanese business leaders. He will also address and interact with the Indian community in Japan.

The MEA spokesperson informed that the Prime Minister is also likely to hold bilateral meetings with US President Joe Biden and Australia PM Scott Morrison..

Source : News On Air

Published On : May 20, 2022

10 .

Who chaired the 7th Annual Meeting of Board of Governors of New Development Bank (NDB) through video-conferencing in New Delhi?

A)

Smriti Irani

B)

Nirmala Sitharaman

C)

Narendra Modi

D)

Amit Shah

Correct Answer : Nirmala Sitharaman

Union Minister of Finance & Corporate Affairs and India’s Governor for the New Development Bank (NDB), Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman chaired the 7th Annual Meeting of Board of Governors of NDB through video conference in New Delhi 19th May 2022. The meeting was also attended by Governors/Alternate Governors of Brazil, China, Russia, South Africa and the newly joined members Bangladesh and United Arab Emirates (UAE).

This Annual Meeting of NDB which was hosted/chaired by India this year was organised in virtual mode. This year’s theme for the Annual Meeting was “NDB: Optimising Development Impact”, which is particularly important and relevant in the current global economic scenario.

* Highlighting that India is celebrating 75 years of Independence this year, the Union Finance Minister mentioned that India’s economic growth in the current financial year has been robust and is estimated to be 8.9 per cent which is the highest among all large economies.

* This reflects India’s strong resilience and speedy recovery. Smt. Sitharaman expressed confidence that India will continue to achieve a high growth rate in the current and next financial year.

* While acknowledging the NDB’s achievements and progress made over the last six years, Smt. Sitharaman highlighted that the Bank has demonstrated strong results within its core mandate.

* The Union Finance Minister also appreciated the progress made towards setting up of the India Regional Office in Gift City, Gujarat.

* The Finance Minister concluded her statement on a positive note, stating that NDB will play a significant and meaningful role in the development journey of its member countries in the decades to come.

Source : PIB

Published On : May 20, 2022