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  • Which bank has launched an Action Plan for Healthy Oceans and Sustainable Blue Economies for the Asia and Pacific region?


  • Options
  • A. Asian Development Bank
  • B. International Monetary Fund
  • C. Islamic Development Bank
  • D. European Bank for Reconstruction and Development

  • Correct Answer
  • Asian Development Bank 

    Explanation
    Asian Development Bank (ADB) launched 5$ billion Action Plan for Healthy Oceans and Sustainable Blue Economies for the Asia and Pacific region. This will support ADB's developing member countries' efforts for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), inclusive of the SDG 14: Life Below Water. Among the 10 rivers that transports 88% to 95% of plastics into the sea globally, 8 are in Asia and Pacific region. The Healthy Oceans Action Plan was launched at the 52nd Annual Meeting of ADB's Board of Governors, Fiji.

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    • 1. Which telecom operator unveils the internet telephony service 'Wings'?

    • Options
    • A. BSNL
    • B. Vodafone
    • C. Airtel
    • D. Reliance Jio
    • Discuss
    • 2. Defence Research and Development Organization successfully test fired the PINAKA guided WEAPON rocket system which state?

    • Options
    • A. Andra Pradesh
    • B. Odisha
    • C. Rajasthan
    • D. Tamil Nadu
    • Discuss
    • 3. The Central government has asked the state transport departments to make it mandatory for all EVs to use the __________ number plates.

    • Options
    • A. Yellow
    • B. Green
    • C. White
    • D. None of the Above
    • Discuss
    • 4. Researchers from this IIT institute has found a new method to detect breast and ovarian cancer.

    • Options
    • A. IIT Roorkee
    • B. IIT Delhi
    • C. IIT Bombay
    • D. IIT Kanpur
    • Discuss
    • 5. Which state farmers seek compensation from PepsiCo for harassment?

    • Options
    • A. Gujarat
    • B. Rajasthan
    • C. Odisha
    • D. Tamil Nadu
    • Discuss
    • 6. Facebook has admitted it shared its users' data with how many tech companies?

    • Options
    • A. 52
    • B. 25
    • C. 44
    • D. 38
    • Discuss
    • 7. Which of the following plans to strengthen ties with India's new government?

    • Options
    • A. Mongolia
    • B. Vietnam
    • C. Singapore
    • D. Taiwan
    • Discuss
    • 8. Which among the following abandoned airstrips will be developed into a modern airport by the Indian Government?

    • Options
    • A. Birasal
    • B. Dhalbhumgarh
    • C. Gaya
    • D. Ratnagiri
    • Discuss
    • 9. India sets aspirational target for engineering exports at USD 200 bn by __________.

    • Options
    • A. 2020
    • B. 2022
    • C. 2023
    • D. 2025
    • Discuss
    • 10. Which Indian Short film won 2019 Oscar Award in the category 'Best Short Documentary'?

    • Options
    • A. Jai Mata Di
    • B. Period. End of Sentence.
    • C. Half Ticket 2
    • D. Juice
    • Discuss


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