4th December, 2023 Report a question What's wrong with this question? You cannot submit an empty report. Please add some details. 209 1 / 12 1. In which Indian state was the Hump WWII Museum inaugurated to honor the fallen airmen of the Allied forces during World War II? a) Rajasthan b) Himachal Pradesh c) Assam d) Arunachal Pradesh The Hump WWII Museum was inaugurated in Pasighat, located in the state of Arunachal Pradesh, as a tribute to the aviators who navigated the perilous air route between north-eastern Assam and Yunnan in China, known as 'The Hump.' 2 / 12 2. Which country's Constitutional Court confirmed the re-election of President Andry Rajoelina? a) Mozambique b) Malawi c) Madagascar d) Mauritius Madagascar's Constitutional Court confirmed President Andry Rajoelina's re-election for a third term, declaring him the winner with 59% of the votes cast. 3 / 12 3. Which UN Climate Change Conference did India abstain from endorsing the Declaration on Climate and Health? a) COP28 b) COP27 c) COP25 d) COP26 India, notably absent from COP28, refrained from endorsing the COP28 Declaration on Climate and Health due to concerns about the practicality of reducing greenhouse gas emissions for cooling in its healthcare infrastructure. 4 / 12 4. With which energy company has Infosys formed a strategic partnership to promote the adoption of immersion cooling services in data centers? a) Shell b) Chevron c) ExxonMobil d) BP Infosys has entered into a strategic partnership with energy company Shell to drive the adoption of immersion cooling services in data centers, aiming to create an integrated solution for environmentally friendly data centers. 5 / 12 5. Who recently became the third woman from India to achieve the title of Grandmaster in chess? a) Sneha Gupta b) Priya Sharma c) Nandini Patel d) Vaishali Rameshbabu Vaishali Rameshbabu, a 22-year-old chess player, earned the title of Grandmaster at the IV El Llobregat Open in Spain, becoming the third woman from India to achieve this feat, following Koneru Humpy and Harika Dronavalli. This accomplishment is particularly significant as it makes Vaishali and her younger brother, Praggnanandhaa, the first brother-sister pair in history to both hold Grandmaster titles. 6 / 12 6. Who, as the President of the World Bank, has introduced a strategic initiative to scale up climate financing through securitization, led by the Private Sector Investment Lab (PSIL)? a) Ajay Banga b) Jim Yong Kim c) Christine Lagarde d) David Malpass The President of the World Bank, Ajay Banga, is spearheading a strategic initiative through the Private Sector Investment Lab (PSIL) to scale up climate financing via securitization, attracting substantial investments for climate-related projects. 7 / 12 7. Who was appointed as the first woman Director General (DG) of the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE)? a) Priya Singh b) Anjali Patel c) Kanchan Devi d) Meera Sharma Kanchan Devi, a 1991-batch Indian Forest Service Officer from the Madhya Pradesh cadre, has been appointed as the Director General (DG) of ICFRE, making her the first woman to hold this esteemed position. 8 / 12 8. Which organization is implementing the "Gajraj system," an AI-based solution for elephant protection? a) Wildlife Trust of India b) National Tiger Conservation Authority c) Indian Railways d) Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change The "Gajraj system" is an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based solution implemented by Indian Railways to prevent elephant fatalities on railway tracks, demonstrating a pioneering step in wildlife conservation. 9 / 12 9. Where did FITEXPO INDIA 2023, Asia's premier sports, fitness, and wellness expo, take place? a) Delhi b) Kolkata c) Mumbai d) Chennai FITEXPO INDIA 2023, described as a 'Kumbh Mela' for sports, fitness, and wellness, commenced at Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan in Kolkata on December 1. The event featured notable dignitaries and prominent figures from the fitness, sports, and wellness industry. 10 / 12 10. On which date is Indian Navy Day observed annually to honor the bravery, dedication, and achievements of the Indian Naval forces? a) December 3 b) December 6 c) December 4 d) December 2 Indian Navy Day is observed annually on December 4, commemorating the strategic and victorious Operation Trident during the Indo-Pakistan War in 1971. 11 / 12 11. By what percentage did India successfully reduce its GDP emission intensity between 2005 and 2019, achieving the target 11 years ahead of schedule? a) 33% b) 20% c) 10% d) 25% India achieved a remarkable reduction of 33% in its GDP emission intensity between 2005 and 2019, surpassing the target outlined in 'The Third National Communication to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change' report. 12 / 12 12. Which country has India resumed importing crude oil from, following the easing of U.S. sanctions? a) Saudi Arabia b) Venezuela c) Iran d) Russia India has resumed importing Venezuelan crude oil, including through intermediaries like Reliance Industries, after the temporary lifting of U.S. sanctions. Direct talks between Indian companies and Venezuela’s PDVSA are being explored for potential direct sales. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Pages: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
