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The correct answer is option 3.

In News

• The SCIAP project has supported the deployment of over 200 electric autos for waste collection in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, as part of its sustainable urban development initiative.

Key Points

• The project is implemented by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), not UNDP, and is funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF). Hence, Statement I is incorrect.
• A major objective of the project is to encourage investment in green infrastructure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance service delivery. Hence, Statement II is correct.
• The project is currently being implemented in five pilot cities: Guntur, Mysore, Bhopal, Vijayawada, and Jaipur. Hence, Statement III is correct.
• It aligns with UN-Habitat’s mandate to promote sustainable urban planning and inclusive development. Hence, Statement IV is correct.

Additional Information

• UN-Habitat, headquartered in Nairobi, is the UN’s lead agency on urbanization and human settlements.
• The SCIAP project is part of a broader global initiative covering 28 cities from 11 countries.
• India is both a donor and recipient of the GEF, supporting environmental and climate-related reforms.

The correct answer is Sribhumi.

Key Points

•  The Assam government has officially renamed Karimganj district and its headquarters to Sribhumi.
• This renaming is part of a broader initiative by the state government to align place names with local historical and cultural narratives. Sribhumi reflects the rich heritage and unique identity of the region.
• The decision was made after thorough consideration of local sentiments and historical references.
• This change is expected to foster a stronger sense of belonging and cultural pride among the residents.
• Such renamings often aim to correct colonial-era names or restore indigenous nomenclature.
• The transition to the new name will involve updating official records and signage across the district.

The correct answer is Indonesia.

In News

• Indonesia has officially joined BRICS as a full member, confirmed by Brazil's government.

Key Points

• Indonesia is the world’s fourth most populous country and has expressed long-standing interest in joining BRICS.
• The BRICS group now includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, and Indonesia.
• Indonesia's BRICS membership was approved at the 2023 BRICS summit in Johannesburg and finalized post-2024 presidential election.
• Indonesia’s inclusion is seen as a step to strengthen alliances among emerging nations and promote the goals of the Global South.

Additional Information

• BRICS
  • BRICS is a group of major emerging economies, including Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, and now Indonesia, that aim to reform global governance and strengthen cooperation among developing nations.
  • Current Members: Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran and UAE.
  • Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, and UAE attended their first summit as member states at 2024 summit in Russia.
  • It was founded in 16 June 2009.
• Global South
  • The Global South refers to countries in Africa, Latin America, Asia, and Oceania that share common challenges related to development, inequality, and global governance reform.

The Correct Answer is $200 million.

In News

• OpenAI wins $200 million U.S. defense contract.

Key Points

• OpenAI has won a $200 million defense contract from the U.S. Department of Defense.

• The contract duration is one year.

• Most of the work will be conducted in the Washington, D.C. area.

• In December'24, OpenAI partnered with Anduril, a defense tech startup.

• The collaboration focuses on deploying advanced AI systems for national security missions.

The Correct Answer is 2026.

In News

• Empowering women in agriculture for food security.

Key Points

• 2026 is declared as the International Year of the Woman Farmer.

• The declaration was made by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

• Supported by over 100 co-sponsoring countries.

• The goal is to recognise women's role in agriculture and raise awareness about their challenges.

• Women face barriers such as limited property rights and restricted market access.

• It promotes resilient agricultural development and gender equality.

• Aims to ensure food security through women’s empowerment in agriculture.

The correct answer is the United States of America.

Key Points

• The United States of America's doctors have successfully transplanted the world's first genetically-modified pig heart into the human body
• A US man has become the first person in the world to get a heart transplant from a genetically-modified pig.
• David Bennett is doing well three days after the experimental seven-hour procedure in Baltimore.
• Doctors at the University of Maryland Medical Center were granted a special dispensation by the US medical regulator to carry out the procedure.

Additional Information

• ​The possibility of using animal organs for xenotransplantation to meet the demand has long been considered, and using pig heart valves is already common.
• Pig organs are anatomically similar to those of humans. What’s more, porcine components are more tuned for genetic engineering.

The correct answer is Egypt.

Key Points

• India welcomed Egypt's entry as the fourth new member of the New Development Bank (NDB).
• NDB started operations on July 21, 2015
• The NDB admitted Bangladesh, United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Uruguay as its new members in September 2021.
• The BRICS (Brazil-Russia-India-China-South Africa) set up the bank to mobilize resources for infrastructure and sustainable development projects.

Additional Information​ 

• The 6th edition of the BRICS Film Festival awards was announced at the 52nd International Film Festival of India in Goa in November 2021.
• Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi has chaired the 13th BRICS Summit, through video conferencing in September 2021.
• The theme of the India-led summit was “BRICS@15: Intra-BRICS Cooperation for Continuity, Consolidation and Consensus.”
• In August 2021, The 11th meeting of the BRICS High Representatives Responsible for National Security was held via video conferencing.
• New Development Bank:
  • Headquarter: Shanghai, China
  • President: Marcos Prado Troyjo

The correct answer is Saudi Arabia.

Key Points

• Saudi Arabia's first yoga festival took place on 29 January 2022 in the commercial center of Jeddah.
• The festival was organised by the Saudi Yoga Committee (new Saudi Yoga Federation), a body under the Saudi Arabia Olympic Committee, Ministry of Sports.
• Saudi Arabia had signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with India in 2021 for the establishment of a formal "yoga protocol (standards)".

Important Points

•  The event was organised at Juman Park, King Abdullah Economic City, Jeddah.
• It saw the participation of a number of top Saudi yoga teachers including Marwa Khairudeen, Lana Nazer, etc.
• Two famous yoga teachers, who were seen at the Yoga Festival in Jeddah, were Saudi national Dana Algosaibi and Lebanese national Natalie Kriedeih.  

Additional Information

• Saudi Arabia:
  • Capital - Riyadh
  • Currency - Saudi riyal

The correct answer is Russia.

Key Points

• Russia, on 4 Oct'21 informed that it had successfully test-launched a Tsirkon hypersonic cruise missile from a submarine for the first time.
• The Severodvinsk submarine had fired the missile in the Barents Sea which successfully hit its chosen target.
• Russia test-fired the Tsirkon missile from a warship in July 2021.

Additional Information

•  About Russia:
  • Capital - Moscow.
  • Currency - Russian ruble.
  • Continent - Asia and Europe.

The correct answer is Russia.

Key Points

• The United Nations General Assembly has approved a resolution to suspend Russia from the world body's leading human rights organization.
• The US-initiated resolution garnered 93 votes in favour, while 24 countries voted no and 58 countries abstained, including India. 
• It is the second-ever suspension of a country from the council.
• The Human Rights Council is based in Geneva.

Additional Information

• ​The United Nations Human Rights Council is a United Nations body whose mission is to promote and protect human rights around the world.
• The Council has 47 members elected for staggered three-year terms on a regional group basis. 
• ​The United Nations Human Rights Council:
  • Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland
  • President: Federico Villegas (as of April 2022)
  • Founded: 15 March 2006​

The correct answer is Bacteria.

In News - 

• The health commission of Lanzhou City in China announced this week that a leak in a biopharmaceutical company last year caused an outbreak of brucellosis disease.
• More than 3,000 people have been infected with the disease since.

Important Points

• Brucellosis is a bacterial disease that mainly infects cattle, swine, goats, sheep and dogs. Humans can get infected if they come in direct contact with infected animals or by eating or drinking contaminated animal products or by inhaling airborne agents.
• Most cases of the disease are caused by ingesting unpasteurised milk or cheese from infected goats or sheep.
• Symptoms of the disease include fever, sweats, malaise, anorexia, headache and muscle pain.
• Human to human transmission is rare.

The correct answer is Apple Inc.

Key Points

• Apple Inc on January 3 became the first US company to hit $3 trillion in market capitalization.
• On the first day of trading in 2022, the company's shares hit a record of $182.88 in mid-day trading.
• The world's most valuable company is the first to reach the milestone.
• Tim Cook is the current CEO of Apple company.
• Apple shared the $2 trillion market value club with Microsoft Corp.

Additional Information

• ​Microsoft Corp. has surpassed Apple Inc. to become the world’s most valuable publicly-traded company by market capitalisation.
• Apple’s co-creator Steve Wozniak has launched a new space start-up called Privateer Space, bringing potential competition to a field dominated by billionaires Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Richard Branson.
• Apple is the world’s most valuable company (USD 2,443 billion) according to the Hurun Global 500 Most Valuable Companies list 2021.

The correct answer is Hungary.

Key Points

• The Hungarian Parliament has elected Katalin Novak, as the first-ever female President.
• Novak will succeed Janos Ader, after his term expires on May 10, 2022.
• She has been elected for a 5-year term after defeating Peter Rona in the elections.
• She is a former member of the government as a minister without a portfolio for family affairs.

Additional Information

• Hungary has unveiled the statue of Bitcoin founder Satoshi Nakamoto.
• The imposing bronze statue was unveiled in Hungary’s capital, Budapest.
• Hungary:
  • Capital: Budapest
  • Currency: Hungarian forint

The correct answer is North Korea.

Key Points

• North Korea has successfully conducted a test for reconnaissance satellite systems in March 2022.
• North Korea's National Aerospace Development Administration (NADA) and the Academy of Defence Science conducted the launch.
• It was the second such launch in a week to test satellite equipment and the ninth missile launch in a year.

Additional Information

• ​North Korea, officially the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, is a country in East Asia, constituting the northern part of the Korean Peninsula.
• It borders China and Russia to the north, at the Yalu and Tumen rivers, and South Korea to the south at the Korean Demilitarized Zone.
• About North Korea:
  • Capital: Pyongyang
  • Supreme leader: Kim Jong-un
  • Currency: North Korean won

The correct option is 1 i.e 2009.

• The civil war in Sri Lanka ended in 2009.
• The Sri Lankan civil war was fought in the island country of Sri Lanka from July 1983-may 2009.
• This conflict has lasted nearly three decades and is one of the longest running civil war in Asia.
• The conflict arose between the Sri Lankan government and Sinhalese and Tamil citizens also called as Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam(LTTE), more commonly known as Tamil Tigers.
• LTTE wanted an independent state for the island's Tamil minority.